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GP Run cancelled By Marcus Uhe While the annual Phillip Island Grand Prix will make its long-awaited return this October after two years of Covid-19 cancellations, the same can’t be said for the Cranbourne GP Run. After 24 years of support, the City of Casey made the unpopular decision to no longer host the event, which drew big crowds to the High Street shopping precinct in Cranbourne before proceeding down the South Gippsland Highway for the big race. City of Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson said the council attributed a number of factors to their decision, which was not made lightly. “Council has taken into account the significant costs of running the event, the disruption to local traffic and we are also aware of the frustration experienced by a number of Cranbourne businesses, who face considerable disruption due to the road closure, without seeing an increase in patronage,” Mr Patterson said. “We will be retaining this event budget and are investigating options for another community event in the Cranbourne area that offers greater enjoyment and more benefits to residents and ratepayers, with details to be announced at a future date.” The City of Casey said approximately 60 per cent of the $93,000 event budget was required to manage the closure of the South Gippsland Highway for the event. John Eacott from the Victorian Motorcycle Council (VMC) said the council was “extremely disappointed” with the City of Casey’s decision. “The VMC had years of working constantly with the City of Casey,” Mr Eacott said. “We haven’t been involved in any discussions about relocations or scaling down; there’s options there if Casey would like to have had a chat. “We’ll now have a situation where the same thousands going to the GP will go through Cranbourne and some might stop, but otherwise they’ll just keep going and their first stop
The last Cranbourne GP Run in 2019. 199533 will be at Phillip Island, and they’ll be spending their money down there instead.” He said he hoped that Casey would have a “re-think” before it’s too late, allowing the event to proceed after a two-year absence. “It’s not just locals and people within Victoria who attend - it’s a nation-wide thing. People come from Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia. The GP is an annual get-together for tens of thousands of motorcyclists. “We were looking forward to everything ramping back up and getting back to normal. That was a false hope.” Mr Eacott said the event also served as an important opportunity to refresh and educate motorcyclists on road safety and raise aware-
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ness of the relationship between riders and vehicles. “We need to encourage people to see how two-wheelers are a valid form of transport. “We’re the most vulnerable road-user group. Pedestrians are protected with pathways and crossings; cyclist have bike lanes. We’re out there in the middle of the traffic but we are such a solution (to road congestion).” The issue has come into sharp focus in recent weeks, after a fatal collision on Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road on Friday 22 July, and another incident on the same night in Clyde North that left a rider in a critical collision. Thirty motorcyclists have died on Victorian roads to July 31, 2022, an increase of five from
the same period in 2021, and seven on the fiveyear average. Speaking on those events, Superintendent Road Policing Operations & Investigation John Fitzpatrick described the increase as a “worrying trend” and issued a reminder of the vulnerabilities of motorcycle riders. “These figures are alarming and some of the anecdotal evidence that we see is that coming out of Covid-19, people aren’t used to sitting in traffic for long periods of time and they’re choosing a mode of transport that maybe allows them to (avoid) that,” Supt Fitzpatrick said on Saturday 23 July. “We’re seeing many more people on motorbikes than we’ve seen ever before. “Driving a motorcar and riding a bike, it’s a shared responsibility about understanding where you are on the road and what’s around you. We ask people to please be sensible about the way they drive and the way they ride motorbikes.” President of the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce Jeremy Dart said the decision to cancel the event was “short-sighted”, given the missed opportunity for local traders to take advantage of the increased patronage. While the Chamber has received feedback from some retailers in the region aligning with Casey’s hypothesis that the disruption to the roads and their businesses was problematic, he was disappointed that alternative options had not been approved. “It does bring significant numbers to the region and the specific precinct,” Mr Dart said. “To allow a different model to exist would be a much better option. There are plenty of facilities out the back (of High Street) that would allow them to still have a festival still. “Had there been some foresight, it would have been a perfect springboard (for retailers) to say, ‘we’re here, we’re back and open for business’. It would have been a great injection and opportunity to bring the community together. “I’m sure retailers would have relished the opportunity.”
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Boost for bus services By Marcus Uhe
Olympian and former Tooradin Primary School student Josh Beaver speaking to Grade 5 and 6 students at his old school. 291897
Josh Beaver with student and State Cross Country Championships competitor Java Lauterboom. 291897 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
Inspiring Olympian By Rachel Davis Tooradin Primary School past school captain, Olympian and Commonwealth Games champion, Josh Beaver, visited his former primary school on Tuesday 2 August to talk with students about his sporting achievements and the dedication and resilience required to reach their personal goals. Mr Beaver competed at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and won silver and bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It was an amazing opportunity for the
school community, especially in light of the Commonwealth Games being underway in Birmingham. Mr Beaver returned to Tooradin Primary School to see the wall display which celebrates his achievements. The wall is an inspiration to all students at the school. One quote of his, “I don’t like the word sacrifice… I prefer to see it as an opportunity”, mirrors the school’s commitment to teaching students to have a positive mindset and all achievements are the result of overcoming challenges. Recently, the school celebrated Grade 5 stu-
dent Java Lauterboom, who competed at the State Cross Country Championships. Mr Beaver spoke with Java about training and working towards his sporting goals. The staff and student community at Tooradin Primary School are enormously proud of Mr Beaver’s continued success as he embarks on the next step in his personal journey, which now involves coaching and developing future champions. The school community is grateful for the time and effort he makes to give back to his primary school and the wisdom he is passing on to so many students.
The State Government has announced a number of upgrades and additional bus stops coming to the Clyde North area. From Sunday 28 August, Routes 897 and 898 will be extended to provide coverage along Heather Grove and Pattersons Road. Route 897 will be extended 2.2km down Pattersons Road to terminate at Watercolour Boulevard, and Route 898 will terminate a further 4.8km along Heather Grove, near Tuckers Road, and will also be upgraded to run every 40 minutes on Sundays. Route 897 will be known as Clyde North to Lynbrook Station via Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre, while Route 898 will be known as Clyde North to Cranbourne Station via Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre. These upgrades are part of the Victorian Bus Plan, improving the state’s bus network to better meet demand and improve services across the state, the Department of Transport said. The Route 898 service has caused distress for the Crutchfield family in Clyde North, who were “devastated” over a lack of consultation over consequences to their Heather Grove property of the extension, as recently reported by Star News. A bus stop is being placed on their recently renovated nature strip outside their home, but when asked to consult with the Department of Transport over the decision, they felt their concerns were “totally ignored”.
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Jailed after death By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 44-year-old man has been jailed over the violent robbery and death of beloved grandfather Michael Mammone in Cranbourne two years ago. Christopher McEachran, 44, pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court of Victoria to armed robbery and manslaughter in the Donnelly Reserve car park early on 26 June, 2020. Mr Mammone’s bound body was found in dirt and blood by passers-by in the car park opposite Rangebank Primary School that same morning. In sentencing on 2 August, Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth said McEachran and co-offender Nicole Douglas conspired to lure and rob the victim of his “pride and joy” 2008 BMW sedan in order to sell it off to buy drugs. In the middle of the night, Douglas messaged the 47-year-old Mr Mammone to meet her at the primary school. Mr Mammone had occasionally used drugs with Douglas and trusted her, Justice Hollingworth noted. At the rendezvous, McEachran ran out of hiding and demanded the unarmed Mr Mammone’s car keys. In a struggle, the victim was overpowered and knocked to the ground. McEachran held a knife as he punched the victim’s head several times, the court heard. At one point, Mr Mammone appeared unconscious, according to Douglas. McEachran got on Mr Mammone’s back until he stopped moving, the court heard. He tied the victim’s hands with cable-ties, and left him “restrained” and “vulnerable” in the car park, the court heard.
“Loving” parent and grandparent Michael Mammone was found dead hours after the robbery attack in 2020. As the pair of robbers drove off in the BMW, McEachran said: “He’s not going to get up any time soon or in a hurry.” Douglas, observing blood on McEachran’s jacket, asked if Mr Mammone was dead. “He’ll be right,” McEachran said. The BMW was dumped a short distance away. Neither of the robbers called for assistance for Mr Mammone, whose body was found hours later. The cause of death was not ascertained, Justice Hollingworth said. The victim, having pre-existing heart disease and the drug ‘ice’ in his system, may have died of arrythmia during his restraint, the court heard. “However, there is no doubt that Mr Mammone died at the scene after you assaulted and bound him,” the judge told McEachran. McEachran was originally charged with murder, which was downgraded to manslaughter on the basis of criminal negligence. He didn’t inflict serious injuries and didn’t
know Mr Mammone had drugs in his system, Justice Hollingworth said. But there was an “extremely strong” case of negligently failing to provide a duty of care to Mr Mammone. The robbery wasn’t initially McEachran’s idea, but he’d readily offered to help and to take a weapon, the court heard. Mr Mammone’s death had a “terrible impact” on his family, including his three daughters who described him as a “loving and caring parent and grandparent”. “His family are heartbroken that they will not be able to share the rest of their lives with him.” After his arrest four weeks later, McEachran initially lied and denied about his involvement to police. He’d shown no remorse, aside from his early guilty plea, the judge noted. Justice Hollingworth said the Warragulraised McEachran was exposed to violence and deprivation from an early age. His rehabilitation prospects were “poor”, given his lack of education and employment, and an “extensive” criminal history including drugs, weapons and multiple counts of violence, the judge noted. McEachran had been in and out of prison since he was 18. In that time, he’d failed to address his long-standing drug abuse issues despite numerous counselling and treatment orders, the court heard. McEachran was jailed for up to nine years and nine months. He will be eligible for parole after serving seven years. His term includes 740 days in pre-sentence detention. The co-offender Douglas has also been sentenced after pleading guilty to armed robbery.
Motorcycle, car collide Collisions between motorcycles and cars continue to plague the South East following a serious incident in Tooradin on Monday 1 August. Police believe a male and female were riding a motorcycle in Rutters Reserve just after 7pm before making their way to the South Gippsland Highway. The rider was initially travelling along the shoulder of the highway but then moved into the left lane and was struck by a vehicle, police said. The 16-year-old male rider was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 18-year-old female passenger was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Police said the driver of the vehicle was not injured, and she was assisting police with enquiries. Anyone who has dashcam footage or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au It comes on the back of a fatal collision between a motorcyclist and a car in Narre Warren South on Friday 22 July, and another incident in Clyde North on the same night. The rider in the Clyde North collision was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Speed limit Car crashes into Cranbourne West home reinstated
By Marcus Uhe Casey Highway Patrol are investigating an incident in Cranbourne West on Monday 1 August which saw a car crash into a house. Investigators have been told the car struck the house on Duff Street around 5.30pm. VICSES volunteers from the Narre Warren Unit responded to the incident and made temporary repairs to stabilise the building, a VICSES spokesperson said. Paramedics treated the driver, a woman in her late teens, at the scene for lower body in-
juries. She had been extricated from the vehicle prior to SES crews arriving and was taken to Frankston Hospital in a stable condition. Police say the exact circumstances surrounding the crash are being investigated. Anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppersvic.com.au A car crashed into a house on Duff Street in Cranbourne West on Monday evening, 1 Picture: GARY SISSONS August. 292609
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“I wasn’t really concentrating, so I didn’t realise I’d won a top prize until I went to the newsagency to check them. “The team member at the newsagency said to me, ‘You’ll have to go to the head office to claim this top prize’.” The winner said she’d ensured the ticket
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Commuters on the Monash Freeway are feeling the benefits of an increase in the speed limit from 80 to 100km/h following the completion of stage two of the freeway upgrade. The return of the 100km/h speed limits from Warrigal Road, Chadstone to Cardinia Road, Pakenham will see motorists spend less time travelling with the boost to capacity created by additional lanes on the freeway. Thirty-six kilometres of new lanes have been added to the Monash and Princes Freeways, and existing lanes have been resurfaced, as part of the $1.08 billion upgrade. The Monash Freeway has been expanded with an additional outbound lane from Warrigal Road to Eastlink and inbound from EastLink to Springvale Road, and in both directions from Clyde Road to Cardinia Road. Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said the upgrades would allow for safer, quicker and more reliable journeys through Melbourne’s “booming” South East. “We thank drivers for their patience while we delivered this vital project, and we look forward to the 470,000 motorists that use the road each day experiencing the significant benefits first-hand,” Ms Allan said.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself? I am the life of the party! What are you most passionate about? Helping bring the road toll down. Helping road offenders understand why we all need to be responsible on our roads and volunteering for the Amber Community, which is a not-forprofit organisation contributing to the safety and well being of road users; we provide counselling and support to people impacted by road trauma.
THREE … Times Australia hosted the Commonwealth Games
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Sydney 1938 This was just the third Commonwealth Games in history and, due to World War Two, the last games until 1950. Australia came away on top of the medal tally, with 25 gold medals, 19 silver and 22 bronze medals.
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Melbourne 2006 For the first time in the history of the Commonwealth Games, the Queen’s Baton visited every Commonwealth nation and territory taking part in the Games - a journey of 180,000km. Australia finished on top of the medal tally for the fifth time in a row, with 84 gold medals, 69 silver and 69 bronze medals.
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Gold Coast 2018 The 21st Commonwealth Games in history, 71 nations competed in the games. The Games saw the dropping of Judo from the sports schedule, and the reintroduction of basketball and debut of women’s rugby sevens and beach volleyball. Australia finished on top of the medal tally with 80 gold medals, 59 silver and 59 bronze medals.
What would your last meal be? Quiche and salad. What was your most memorable moment? Becoming a road safety advocate for the TAC. What was your favourite subject at school? English. What event past or present would you like to witness? The Royal wedding of Kate and William. Which three guests dead or alive would you invite to dinner? My husband Rick (dec) , my partner Neil (dec) and my daughter Shani (dec). Kerry Norton owns and runs Shani’s Corner Bookshop in Akoonah Park, Berwick. 291502 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
What are you currently listening to /watching or reading? I am watching the series Virgin River and reading Di Morrisey - Barra Creek - set in the South Island of New Zealand.
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Cyber hit on council By Eleanor Wilson
The corner of Newgrange Boulevard and Matterhorn Drive in Clyde North where a police station will be built. 292323
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Cop land allocated By Marcus Uhe A location for the long-awaited Clyde North Police Station, promised as part of Labor’s successful 2018 State Election campaign, has been determined. The purpose-built, 24-hour police station will be located on the corner of Newgrange Boulevard and Matterhorn Drive, off Thompsons road. It will be the fourth 24-hour police station in Casey, alongside Endeavour Hills, Cranbourne and Narre Warren. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said Labor is following through on its promise to the Clyde North community. “We’re making sure our police have the tools and resources they need to keep Victo-
rians safe and supported,” Ms Crugnale said. “The Clyde North community is well serviced by existing police resources in the area, including the 24-hour Cranbourne Police Station.” Land settlement occurred in late May 2022, Ms Crugnale said. But Shadow Minister for Police Brad Battin has criticised the timing of the announcement and the failure to meet the promise Labor made in 2018. Labor promised a new station if re-elected in 2018 to be completed by 2022, with $34 million allocated to the project as part of the Community Safety Statement 2019-20. “The government promised this station would be opened in 2022. Now it’s apparent they’ve only just bought the land as it ap-
proaches 11pm towards another election,” Mr Battin said. “This is again Daniel Andrews standing in front of an empty block with empty promises.” He attributed the delay in timing and missing their deadline to cost blowouts on infrastructure projects. Mr Battin said Clyde North residents needed a police station and needed it early. “The community can be guaranteed the Liberal Party will build the projects that we promise, if elected in November this year.” Construction on the station is planned to commence in mid-2023, with the new facility planned to open in late-2025. Police Minister Anthony Carbines was contacted for comment.
RSPCA pet cemetery plots move on hold By Marcus Uhe The RSPCA is assuring owners of cemetery plots at its Peninsula Animal Care Centre that no changes will take place to the pet cemetery until a more detailed update on the process and timeframes is provided to those affected by the upcoming extension. Chief executive of RSPCA Victoria Dr Liz Walker said the organisation plans to remove the cemetery and re-purpose the land where it current lies, in order to extend their facilities and services for animals at their Peninsula site, on the back of growing animal welfare needs. “We plan to create a new memorial site at RSPCA Peninsula that will commemorate the lives of the pets buried there that we hope will be a place of solace and reflection,” Dr Walker said. “While it is difficult, this decision has been made so that we can service the community with animal care and protection well into the future. “While we don’t have a design for the new memorial yet, we want it to be a physical place of reflection on site at RSPCA Peninsula.” Dr Walker said the condition of the current 20-year-old cemetery had “deteriorated greatly” and many of the current leases on the plots had expired. However, those with pets buried in the cemetery are “more than welcome” to visit the site and collect their pet’s plaque or special items on their grave, or organise to have them
A leading cyber-security firm says local councils need greater data security training to keep user information safe, after the City of Casey’s Bunjil Place enewsletter service fell victim to a cyber attack last month. International cyber-security firm Varonis said attacks on public service organisations show how important it is for companies to have tight control over their data. It comes after the service provider of City of Casey’s Bunjil Place e-newsletter, WordFly, endured a security incident on 16 July, potentially compromising the names and email addresses of thousands of users. In a statement to email subscribers, the City of Casey clarified that the incident did not affect any other e-newsletters sent by the City of Casey, which are sent via different email providers. “On Saturday 16 July, WordFly confirmed that names and email addresses of those subscribed to the Bunjil Place e-newsletter may have been impacted,” the council said. “There is currently no evidence that any of this data has been misused.” The council added that users’ Bunjil Place accounts, which contain more sensitive information, are not stored in WordFly and were not affected by the incident. “While we are awaiting further information from WordFly, please be extra vigilant of potential phishing or spam emails you might receive.” Scott Leach, vice president of Asia Pacific-Japan at Varonis said hackers, particularly those developed by foreign nation-states, are becoming more sophisticated. Varonis research shows 53 per cent of companies have at least 1000 sensitive files open to all employees, meaning it takes just one employee’s account to be compromised for hoardes of sensitive information to be reached. But there is a solution, according to Mr Leach. “Councils and other public sector organisations, especially those with high numbers of contractors, should restrict access to their most sensitive files, ensuring only those who really need them have access,” he said.
The Pet Cemetery at RSPCA’s Peninsula Animal Care Centre in Pearcedale. 291963 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS sent to their home. Plot owners were contacted by multiple methods as part of a three-month consultation process in 2021, with “very little negative feedback” on the plan from affected owners received, according to Dr Walker. “RSPCA Victoria made the decision to move forward with the plan and communicated this with plot owners,” Dr Walker said. “However, as many of these plots were laid over 20 years ago, it is likely some of the impacted individuals have moved addresses and may not be aware of the changes. “Our plan is to engage experts to guide us
on the process of carefully and respectfully relocating pets to the new memorial site. “We recently invested in the services of a company that used a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to provide us the information that we need to move forward.” Timing of the works has not been determined but Dr Walker said it was unlikely they would commence until the midway point or end of 2023 at the earliest. Those who believe they have been affected and have not heard from the RSPCA are encouraged to contact them at facilities@rspcavic.org.au or by calling 9224 2222.
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A 74-year-old Cranbourne South man is expected to be charged after being found to be driving unlicensed, after losing his licence more than 40 years ago. Casey Highway Patrol officers intercepted a white Hyundai Sedan on Bradman Drive in Cranbourne West around 10.20am on Wednesday 27 July. The driver was found to be unlicensed, and had been for 44 years, since losing his license in 1978 following a drink-driving offence. The man is expected to be charged on summons with a range of offences. His vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost $1038. Best seat in the house at the Friday night Akoonah Park Market in Berwick. 292025
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A 21-year-old P-plater has allegedly blown 0.230 on a breath-test after crashing into two parked vehicles in Doveton. The man’s black BMW X6 wagon crashed while driving east on a residential street about 7.10pm on Sunday 31 July, police said. The probationary driver, who is required to have a zero blood-alcohol concentration while driving, had his license suspended on the spot. His breath test reading was alleged to be more than four times the 0.05 limit. He is expected to be charged with careless driving, driving under the influence and driving whilst exceeding 0.00.
Thumbs up To paying under $1.70 per litre for petrol.
Thumbs up To the person ahead of me in the drive-through who paid for my coffee at Gloria Jeans Pakenham on Wednesday 3 August!
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To O’Shea road extension being open for the public to walk on 14 August before being open to traffic.
Thumbs up To Casey hospital and all the staff that work there. True heroes of our times - had two visits this week and observations, they never stopped, never complained, could not do enough to help you in your time of troubles.
SOCIALLY SPEAKING Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) teams have begun to demolish houses on Camms Road as part of works to remove the level crossing. Here’s what our Facebook readers had to say:
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Australian researchers are recruiting volunteers aged 40 and older living with severe emphysema for their study of a new two-stage procedure for the devastating lung disease. COVE is an Australian study investigating the safety and effectiveness of a first-inhuman procedure for those living with severe emphysema, who suffer ‘collateral ventilation’ – air flow between lobes of the lung which bypasses the normal airways. Currently, Australians living with severe emphysema with collateral ventilation face limited treatment options due to the structure of their lungs, and as a result, many continue to experience disabling symptoms and major disruptions to their daily lives. With collateral ventilation occurring in 62 per cent of those living with severe emphysema, the COVE Study hopes to expand treatment options for this patient group. According to an article in Medical Journal of Australia’s (MJAs) InSight+, authored by COVE Study Lead Investigator, and Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Dr Naveed Alam, exploring new treatments is critical to improving the lives of those with emphysema. “Without proper management and treatment, emphysema can cause difficulties breathing and talking, a blue tinge to the skin due to lack of oxygen, regular chest infections and may even cause heart failure,” Dr Alam said. “These symptoms can affect a patient’s physical and emotional wellbeing, with up to one in three Australians living with emphysema reporting some level of disability due to
the lung disease. “Given the limited treatment options currently available to people with severe emphysema, particularly those with collateral ventilation, we hope to address this unmet need by investigating a novel treatment option through the COVE Study.” The researchers are aiming to recruit more than 20 Australians living with severe emphysema into the COVE Study by 31 October, 2022. With emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged and destroyed, causing the lungs to lose their natural elasticity. As severe emphysema advances, and symptoms worsen, those affected may find daily activities increasingly difficult. Wife, grandmother-to-seven and COVE Study participant from Cranbourne, Cecilia, was diagnosed with emphysema almost 30 years ago. She said living with severe emphysema is “physically and mentally debilitating.” “Not being able to breathe is terrifying,” Cecilia said. “There have been times when I’ve been so afraid of being breathless, that I have been too scared to move. It’s also demoralising being unable to look after myself.” Cecilia has chosen to participate in emphysema clinical studies to help inform additional treatment options for the disease. “Nothing in life is guaranteed. But participating in a clinical study may help both myself, and others living with this devastating disease.” Although there is currently no cure for em-
physema, effective treatment and management may slow the disease down, extend the number of years a person is expected to live, and manage symptoms, to help improve their quality of life. The COVE Study will examine the safety and effectiveness of combining the following two medical procedures, four weeks apart: Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) fissure completion – A surgical procedure to completely close off the fissure structure in the affected lung, blocking air flow between different lobes. Insertion of endobronchial valves (EBVs) – a minimally invasive procedure involving the insertion of small, one-way EBVs into the most diseased part of the lung where the fissure was completed. Six months after EBV insertion, the study researchers will measure each participant’s lung function, lung volume, tolerance to exercise, shortness of breath, and Quality of Life (QoL) scores. St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne are now recruiting for the COVE Study. Study participants are required to travel to one of these Melbourne locations. Patients living with severe emphysema located outside Victoria can ask their GP to refer them to one of the select hospitals in Brisbane, Sydney, Launceston and Adelaide, to help determine if they may participate in the COVE Study. To learn more, or to register your interest in the COVE Study, head to covestudy.com.au or email cove@emhl.com.au
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Huge drop in local hooning events By Marcus Uhe An adjustment to policing methods has resulted in a dramatic drop in the number of hooning events in Melbourne’s South East, and large numbers of arrests and charges laid. From January to July 2021, Victoria Police reported 40 to 50 large-scale hooning events in industrial areas within the SD3 region, incorporating the Local Government Areas of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia. In the same period in 2022, there were just two reported events. Additionally, as part of Operation Achilles, launched in 2021 to target hooning behaviour, 35 high-risk hooning offenders have been arrested and 40 search warrants executed at their addresses have led to 880 charges laid, and 16 cars seized to date in 2022. Hooning behaviour is defined as anything that poses a risk to road safety. Operation Achilles teams detectives with members of Victoria police to provide a “dualface” approach to tackling the behaviour. At an online forum organised by the Department of Transport for residents in the South East to share their concerns regarding hooning and high-risk driving, Victoria Police Acting Inspector Dean Grande attributed the figures to a strategic and intelligence-led approach targeting the organisers of such events. “We’ve had some really good success at preventing these incidents in the first place by identifying the organisers and having that conversation with the organisers,” Acting Inspector Grande said of the last six months.
“What we’ve seen out of that (approach) is a significant reduction in that offending. “We’ve seen a significant increase in the amount of cars seized, warrants executed, people charged and held accountable, and some prosecutions as well. “That’s really starting to gather great momentum. But it also gets the jungle drums beating in the community, so they start talking to each other and they’re less likely to come and offend in that area, which is a real positive for us.” In addition to an intelligence-led approach, Sergeant Paul Holtzinger said police were charging offenders with more serious offences. “We’re no longer talking Road Safety Acts offences, which is summary offences, such as impounding the car for 30 days and then you get your car back,” Mr Holtzinger said. “We’re talking Crimes Act offences where we’re looking at reckless conduct endangering life and serious injury. “We’re executing the search warrants and we’re seizing people’s cars and fronting them up before the courts so the Magistrate can make a determination as to what’s going to happen to this person and the car, once the matter’s been dealt with.” The decision to adopt a different method to tackling the issue came on the back of increased hooning activity across Victoria during lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, according the Department of Transport’s Frances Taylor. Working with Victoria Police, the department established a Hooning Community Reference Group to bring together stakeholders,
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such as local community representatives, to understand why there was an increase. Wednesday’s online forum was the second of four that the department has planned across Melbourne’s different policing divisions, with representatives from the department, Victoria Police and the local councils engaging with residents. When afforded the opportunity to voice their experiences and views on the issue, participants spoke of encountering activities taking place at night, on back roads or areas with no CCTV or low lighting, involving mostly males and trending towards an increase of motorbike riders. Specified locations included the Dandenong Bypass, new housing estates with no traffic lights or road safety mechanisms and industrial areas across Greater Dandenong and Casey. Inspector Grande encouraged members of the community to call 000 - not a local police station - if they came across a hooning event. “In these events, we are asking people to ring triple-zero and get us there straight away as soon as we possibly can. “That’s not always going to be possible but triple-zero gives us an immediate response, and that’s our best avenue. “Even if we can get one car down there and get the intelligence and get us something, that gives Paul (Holtzinger) and his team something to work on the next day and follow it up.” Incidents can also be reported via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
The Liberal Party has endorsed local business owner Jagdeep Singh as its candidate for Cranbourne at the 2022 Victorian election. A young father and entrepreneur, Mr Singh said he is determined to fight for better healthcare, improved local jobs, education and safety for the Cranbourne community. “I am honoured to be chosen by the Liberal Party to represent Cranbourne at the November election,” he said. “A Liberal and Nationals Government would deliver better healthcare, fight for local jobs and manufacturing, and provide quality education for the burgeoning Cranbourne community.” Mr Singh has extensive ties to the Cranbourne area, serving his local Sikh temple and volunteering at not-for-profit organisations assisting the elderly. He provided support to his local community throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and during the last bushfire crisis to impact the region, and continues to organise yearly free sports events for all age groups in the Cranbourne and Clyde North areas. “I live and work in the community, with the community and for the community,” Mr Singh said. “Cranbourne deserves a voice in Parliament to fight for our interests and ensure that our community is represented to the highest standard.” Since emigrating from India, Mr Singh has built his own small business and currently works in business development. His involvement in the local Indian community gives him a unique insight into the needs of the area’s multicultural population, and he is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to businesses and places of worship that are vital to the vibrant multicultural community of Cranbourne.
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Focus on violence, hoons By Cam Lucadou-Wells The South East’s new police boss lists family violence and hooning as among her greatest priorities. Superintendent Jo Stafford – a former nurse and a police officer for 25 years – told Star News that she wants police who help “make our community a better place”. Supt Stafford says it’s not enough to just focus on traditional policing issues. There’s a need to “rise to the challenge” to tackle complex issues such as family violence alongside of other agencies like child protection, councils and emergency housing. “Family violence is at the heart of everything. “If you can keep a family safe and ensure the children are brought up in a loving environment, it sets them up for a better future.” In a current operation, police have renewed focus on “high-risk“ family violence offenders. In the past two months, 37 of them in the South East have been arrested and brought before courts. According to official crime stats, Greater Dandenong and Casey’s family violence offences have fallen in the 12 months up to March 2022. In the past year, Casey’s offences fell from 1402 to 1320. However, incidents were up by a third in Cardinia, from 332 to 445 – perhaps partly attributable to steep population growth. Higher numbers of family violence reports can also show that more victims are confident enough to coming forward. It’s important to build that trust, Supt Stafford says. And for victims to know that police – including dedicated family-violence detectives - will respond, investigate, and hold offenders to account.
Hooning has been another focus for South East police, including a community forum in Casey last week. Since June 2021, police have arrested 22 high-risk hoons in the South East and laid more than 400 charges. Across the state, 240 offenders have been charged and 150 cars impounded. Supt Stafford says hoon activity has in turn declined. But she urged the public to report hoon gatherings on triple-0 or Crime Stoppers before there’s harm on the roads. CCTV and dash-cam footage is particularly useful. She cites an anonymous tip-off on Crime Stoppers on the afternoon of Tuesday 26 July, warning of a “high-risk driving event” planned that night. On the prolific rise of scams via phone, text, online and door-knocking, Supt Stafford warned people to be vigilant. “Certainly as we’re all aware, the online world provides a really good playground for people who want to scam. “We urge people to be vigilant and to report any unusual activity. If in doubt about an email message or link, make sure you check if it is safe.” Supt Stafford also responded to recent fatal shootings, including one in Cranbourne on 29 June and Noble Park on 11 July. Neither of those shootings were linked to outlaw bikie gangs. Most of the OMCG shootings had occurred in Melbourne’s North West, she noted. “I want to assure the South East that we understand if you see a shooting in your back yard or on the other side of the street it makes you feel unsafe. “We understand that gun violence can really make community members feel shaken and we will not stand for it.
“Everyone involved in that activity can expect a swift response from police. We have zero tolerance for any kind of violent criminal behaviour, particularly when it involves firearms any other type of weapon.” Supt Stafford highlighted some crimes were at their lowest rates for some years, including thefts from vehicles, serious assaults and robbery. “A big part of it is being proactive, using our resources to focus on those areas of greatest community concern.” A Victoria Police officer for 25 years, Supt Stafford brings an unconventional array of experience. Just two years after being recruited, she questioned her vocation due to a police shooting She took time out to travel overseas, and studied and worked in emergency-and-trauma nursing at Melbourne hospitals. At one point, she juggled policing, nursing and parenting at the same time. In 2016, it got to the stage that she had to opt for one career path. She chose full-time policing – serving on the front-line, media and comms, professional standards command unit, investigating sexual offences and child abuse, as well as training officers. “I love policing. It’s an exciting job. “It has so much meaning in terms of what drives people, to give back to your community and make your community a better place. “As I’ve got older and had more experience and investing in the next generation of police officers coming up the ranks with juniors that are so committed. “It’s a pleasure working every day.” Superintendent Jo Stafford, who oversees Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia police service areas.
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Having worked for the UN in both New York and the Middle East, Rod Grigson now calls Botanic Ridge home, and teaches creative writing at the Balla Balla Community Centre. 279564
Rod Grigson’s ambitions to travel took him to New York, the Middle East, and now Melbourne, where he has settled with his wife in Botanic Ridge. The IT specialist turned published author spoke to Star News Journalist MARCUS UHE about his experiences and how they have shaped his outlook.
Life, luck and learning A series of fortunate events has Rod Grigson considering himself extremely fortunate to live the life that he has. Growing up in a socialist Sri Lanka dodging conflict and economic turmoil unfolding all around him and facing limited future prospects, he was searching for a way out of the country but faced significant financial hurdles. A chance message from a distant cousin living in New York with a plane ticket for him to fly to the Big Apple gave him a chance to escape, and proved to be a true sliding doors moment. “She was living in New York and said, ‘Rod, here it is. Come and live with me and we’ll see what happens from there,’” Mr Grigson said. “She was the one that got me out of the country and my life would have been completely different if I had not got that ticket. “I was contemplating going over land to Europe because I didn’t have the money to fly. I was going to take a boat to India and go by road and railway across to Europe. That would have been my plan. “It would have been a completely different story, my life.” Searching for employment but only holding a tourist visa, Mr Grigson went to the UN headquarters to look for work. Serendipitously, they happened to be hiring at the time, and he was whisked into an examination room for a 90-question multiple choice exam that he happened to blitz, resulting in a job offer. Mr Grigson worked diligently during his night shifts but as a curious 25-year-old, his ambitions to travel remained strong. When the UN put out the call for staff to 10 STAR NEWS
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All my life, I have been able to move forward because someone has helped me. When you have the opportunity, you have to grasp it, you have to move forward yourself, but that initial leg-up is because someone has helped me.” travel to the Middle East on deployment, he leapt at the opportunity. But he had no idea what he was getting himself into. As Israel invaded South Lebanon In 1978, Mr Grigson found himself as an inventory officer for the UN’s armed forces, responsible for keeping tabs on all equipment, including vehicles and weaponry used by the 11,000 soldiers. While he was able to achieve his goal of travelling, meeting new people and seeing more of the world, he didn’t expect his life to be in danger before he accepted the opportunity. “Very often you had to drive through the front line to enter buffer zones,” Mr Grigson said. “Crossing the front lines, you had to go through minefields, make sure you don’t get blown up by mines, make sure you don’t get shot at by soldiers who were trigger-happy. “All these things happen but you’ve just got to learn to live in that environment. “It was a bit of a shock to the system but you adapt. Humans are amazing creatures and you adapt to all sorts of strange things.” Come 2022, Mr Grigson has retired from his days as a computer technician and now teaches at five different community centres
across the South East, including Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre and Balla Balla Community Centre. At Balla Balla, Mr Grigson offers a creative writing class and facilitates Balla Balla’s ‘Scribe Tribe’. Through his Grandfather’s encouragement to read as much as he could, he developed a love for books as a boy, fostering aspirations early in life to explore creating his own literature. But for a man who had spent his working life completing non-fiction reports requiring precise, technical language offering few avenues for exploration or creative flair, it was a big shift. After receiving some uncomfortable feedback from an editor on his first attempts at creative writing, the future teacher enrolled himself in a creative writing course in 2013. He was told that he had the content and experiences to write engaging and compelling stories, inspired by his real-life accounts of his time in conflict zones, but not the skill to execute the task. The next year, after months and months and practice and refinement, he was a published author, as his first book, ‘Sacred Tears’, a story about characters experiencing global
conflicts in the Middle East and Sri Lanka, hit the shelves in 2014. Mr Grigson took over ‘Scribe Tribe’ following the departure of their previous coordinator and in a desperate state, with just a handful of members to speak of. After creating his own creative writing course for his class, he revived the group to 18 current members, with memoirs published in 2019 and 2021, respectively. Their latest documents their experiences living through Covid-19 and everything that came with the challenges of lockdowns and dodging a dangerous disease. “As a teacher, it’s very satisfying,” Mr Grigson said of producing a final copy and having something to show for the group’s hard work. His home country of Sri Lanka continues to be ravaged by economic uncertainty in 2022, with shortages in essential resources such as food and fuel crippling the island nation, including his younger brother, who is still at home and recently lost his tourism business. He supports his brother from afar financially where he can, under no illusions that he could have faced the same fate, if not for receiving that fateful ticket out of there as a young adult. It all underpins his tremendous sense of gratitude that he carries with him every day. “All my life, I have been able to move forward because someone has helped me. When you have the opportunity, you have to grasp it, you have to move forward yourself, but that initial leg-up is because someone has helped me.” To read some of Rod’s work, including his short stories and published novels, go to rodericgrigson.com cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Bookshop flooded By Eleanor Wilson For Berwick resident Kerry Norton, the corrugated iron shed of her bookshop at Akoonah Park holds more than just books. It holds many years of memories, which is why she said seeing it flood after heavy rainfall on Sunday 17 July was so painful. “It devastated me...all those beautiful books wasted,” she said. Kerry estimates she was forced to dispose of 30 recycling bins’ worth of damaged books due to the flooding, which leaked from an overhead pipeline above the shop. She orginally purchased the bookshop from past owner Keith six years ago, but long before then in the late ’90s, Kerry would visit the shop with her young daughter Shani, allowing her to choose a new book to read each week. Tragically, Kerry, her husband Rick and four-year old Shani were involved in a serious car accident in November 1997. Colliding head on with a truck, Rick and Shani were killed instantly and Kerry was airlifted to hospital and underwent six months of intense rehabilitation, relearning to walk, talk and eat. Twenty years later, when the bookshop went up for sale, Kerry said she could not pass up the chance to purchase it, naming it Shani’s Corner Bookshop in memory of her late daughter. While she was shattered by the book shop flooding, Kerry was determined the rebuild and reopen. And, aware of how much the shop meant to her, the local community also rallied around Kerry to get her back on her feet. Gayle Dye, who runs a community share space from her house, shared Kerry’s call for help as soon as she saw it come up on her Facebook feed. “As soon as I saw Kerry’s post, I knew I could
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of books donated.” She reopened the book store about a week after the flood, thanking the community members who helped with the clean-up. “The community has given me so much support over the years, Gayle’s help with the donations has been amazing, Dawn and Margaret from Berwick Opportunity Shop are wonderful people and the management and stallholders at Akoonah Park market really helped me mop up and get my bookshop back together,” she said. Shani’s Corner Bookshop is in Shed 2 at Akoonah Park in Berwick.
Premier cleared over ‘Red Shirts’ issue By Cam Lucadou-Wells Premier Daniel Andrews has been cleared of playing a part in the ‘Red Shirts’ scheme, the Victorian Ombudsman has found. In her second report on the $388,000 scandal, Ombudsman Deborah Glass found Mr Andrews was aware of the scheme but there was no evidence of him “designing, propagating or facilitating” it. Her report was prompted by a Parliamentary referral led by South Eastern Metropolitan MP Adem Somyurek in Parliament this year. His claims in Parliament that Mr Andrews “designed the (Red Shirts) system” were “unsupported”, Ms Glass found. She noted that Mr Somyurek did not supply emails allegedly supporting his assertion. According to Ms Glass’s 2018 report, Mr Somyurek was one of 23 Labor MPs “potentially involved” in Red Shirts. In her latest findings, she rejected claims that the MPs in Red Shirts acted more ‘corruptly’ than the branch-stacking Labor MPs and staff investigated by the Operation Watts inquiry. Red Shirts – which used electorate officers to work on Labor’s 2014 state election campaign - was “an artifice” and “wrong”, Ms Glass found. But it was not “criminal”, and nor was it “corrupt” under the IBAC Act. Any further investigation of Red Shirts was “neither practicable nor proportionate”. “There is no evidence to justify further investigation by Victoria Police, or referral to IBAC, of the red shirts scheme. “I would question the expenditure of public funds in pursuing this issue further.” Ms Glass conceded the issues “continue to loom large in the public consciousness as an example of unpunished wrongdoing”. This was in part due to the “unsatisfactory” laws and sanctions for MPs “breaking the rules”, she stated. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Premier Daniel Andrews But also due to a police operation after her 2018 report, in which 17 ‘red shirts’ field organisers were “dramatically” arrested in ‘dawn raids’ but 23 Labor MPs were not. MPs refused to be interviewed by police, and they were not compelled to do so. It led to speculation that the police had been “nobbled”, Ms Glass stated. “In my view, the high-profile arrests of 17 people some four years after the events for which they were being questioned, was a mistake. “A less public and intrusive approach would have been more proportionate. “It would also have reduced the level of inaccurate public speculation about the culpability of the people involved.” The Director of Public Prosecutions’ “robust and equivocal” advice at the time was of “no reasonable prospects of conviction”. No-one was ultimately charged.
On social media, Mr Somyurek hit back, claiming that “not once did I claim I had new evidence” and “at no stage did the Ombudsman ask me for emails”. “The purpose of my referral was for IBAC to conduct a public examination including Andrews.” In a statement, he said the Ombudsman’s report implied the matter was a “media beat up”. “The Ombudsman must now explain why it took 2.5 years and millions of dollars of taxpayer funds to determine what she already knew from the outset, that is, that there was never any chance of criminality and corruption into the matters pursued by Operation Watts with regard to electorate officers performing party political tasks.” In the Watts inquiry, Mr Somyurek was found to have breached Ministerial and MP codes of conduct, but wasn’t referred for criminal investigation.
A successful horse trainer has been convicted of stealing up to eight rifles and shotguns during a Pakenham home burglary. Daniel Barone, now 44, of Cranbourne South, broke into the home while the family left on a holiday from 20-27 January 2021, County Court sentencing judge Peter Lauritsen said. The family found a large hole in a gun safe in the shed when they returned. Missing were a cache of hunting weapons worth about $42,000 as well as a Makita jigsaw power tool and two fishing reels. During a police raid of Barone’s home, one of the guns, some of the other stolen property as well as ammunition and cannabis were found. The court heard seven guns – including six of the stolen firearms - were found at coaccused Michael James Jackson’s Cranbourne East home. Via text message, Barone had negotiated to sell guns and ammunition to Jackson, who was prohibited from having firearms at the time, the court heard. One of the stolen guns has not been recovered. Barone pleaded guilty to seven charges, including burglary, theft and theft of a firearm. Judge Lauritsen noted the New Zealandborn Barone’s only “apparent purpose” to steal the guns was to sell them. The judge couldn’t find Barone intended to sell them for others to use them for criminal activity, although he’d removed the serial number from one of the guns. Jackson pleaded guilty to three offences, including being a prohibited person possessing firearms and possessing about 5 grams of methylamphetamine. Judge Lauritsen could not find that Jackson knew the guns were stolen, but knew he was prohibited from owning the weapons. Barone had a successful horse-training business, with no prior criminal history. He had become drug-dependent due to taking Oxycontin painkillers for back and knee injuries in 2020, the court heard. It led to “self-medicating” with methamphetamine and marijuana, which became the “background” context for his offending, judge Lauritsen said. While in remand for 62 days, Barone had been seriously assaulted, the judge noted. Since his release on bail, he’d not committed further offences and had taken part in a drug-user recovery program. “The profitable use of the time emphasises the path you have taken towards rehabilitation,” Judge Lauritsen said Jackson, 39, a concreter born in Newcastle NSW and raised in Melbourne, had been bullied at school due to his ‘celebrity’ name, the court heard. It led him to adopting the moniker Michael James. Since on CISP bail after his arrest, he’d reportedly stopped using drugs and engaged with Corrections programs. He’d faced criminal court three times between 2015-’18, but never jailed. Barone was assessed by Corrections Victoria as a medium risk of reoffending, and Jackson as a high reoffending risk. The judge noted both men’s genuine remorse, early guilty pleas and “reasonable” rehabilitation prospects. Barone was put on a two-year supervised community corrections order (CCO) including 300 hours of unpaid work and drug treatment. Jackson went on a one-year supervised CCO with 100 hours of unpaid work and drug treatment.
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A slice of career advice By Eleanor Wilson For 30 years, the Casey Women of Note Mentor Breakfast has given young girls the skills and determination to push for their career dreams. And after a Covid-induced hiatus, the annual breakfast was back in full force this year on Friday 29 July at Casey’s cultural hub Bunjil Place. The breakfast, which is run by a voluntary committee and supported by the City of Casey, presents opportunities for female Year 11 students across the municipality to network and gain insight into career paths from a board of mentors. The students spent the morning gaining wisdom and guidance from members of Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria, as well as women in the creative, health and wellness and STEM fields, to name a few. Guest speaker and Peake Real Estate director Kristen Turner inspired the group with a speech detailing her career journey from a young girl in Zimbabwe dreaming of being an air hostess, to where she stands today as a senior real estate agent in Melbourne with decades of experience. Committee member Mary-Jo Cochrane said the breakfast would not be what it is today without the work and support of prominent community member Kay Rankin, who could not attend the breakfast due to illness. “All of this really comes down to Kay, she has done so much work with the mentor breakfast over the years,” committee member Cath Stocks added. Mrs Cochrane said the day was about up-
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Guest speaker Kristen Turner (middle) with breakfast emcees Alicia and Pra from Nossal High School. 292718 lifting women. “It’s been a very successful morning; we’ve hosted a diverse cross section of students as well as a great group of mentors
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who are really specialists in their fields and I think the girls have learned a lot from them,” Mrs Cochrane said.
“We also owe a big thank you to the City of Casey - we wouldn’t be able to put on an event like this without them.”
Pakenham’s Owen still missing after three decades By Marcus Uhe Pakenham’s Dylan Redman describes the bond between him and his older brother Owen as “typical” of male siblings. Five years his junior, Dylan, the “annoying little brother”, wanted to go wherever Owen did, and followed him into the world of music, where he has made a living as a drummer and drum teacher, influenced by a love of bands like Led Zeppelin and The Police. He’d love to see a live band with his brother at one of Melbourne’s iconic live music venues one day, such as Richmond’s Corner Hotel or the Hotel Esplanade in St Kilda. But Dylan hasn’t seen Owen for 31 years, since he and his father reported him as missing on Thursday 21 February, 1991. Although not entirely out-of-character for Owen to make the occasional solo trip for a hike or music festival without much communication to his family or loved ones, it was Owen’s wife who raised the alarm, after he was off the grid for a month, which was considered longer than usual. From there, Dylan and his family swung into action. “I was a fair bit younger and didn’t have the resources like Facebook back then,” he said. 12 STAR NEWS
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Dylan Redman holding a photo of him with his missing brother, Owen (left), and his sister, Fleur Boal. 291720 “It’s literally boots on the ground. “We went to his house, places he frequented, cafes, venues, and tried to connect with his housemates.” Various tips from members of the public have proven unsuccessful over the years and as time goes by, Dylan has learnt to deal with the emotions and the reality of situation. But landmarks, such as Owen’s birthday, old streets he used to live, or seeing old friends are difficult reminders. He has learnt to deal with a concept de-
scribed to him as “ambiguous loss”, and struggles with the concept of achieving closure. “The person who’s missing hasn’t passed away as far as you’re aware, but in a sense they have. It’s like a social passing away, because you can’t contact them. It’s frustrating. “Closure is a misnomer; even if he did come back, there’d still be a sense of, why did he take so long, and what did we do that was so wrong that made us disconnect.” On the 30th anniversary of Owen’s disappearance last year, Dylan, his wife and Owen’s ex-wife spent a couple of hours together at Owen’s old Brunswick West house, promoting the event on social media in the hopes that Owen would see it, and present an opportunity to reconnect. “It was for our own benefit, just to put it out there. “Even he didn’t see it, we wanted him to know that we love him, we care for him and he will not be forgotten.” This National Missing Persons Week, Dylan is taking the opportunity to tell the story of his brother, and raise awareness of the plight of other missing people, for the sake of their families. “It’s a complex thing because it’s not cool,
and there’s no cuteness about it,” Dylan said. “It’s just hard and it’s a harsh reality that people do disappear.” When asked what he would say to his brother if they had the chance to reunite, Dylan kept it simple, and heartfelt. “I’d just want him to know that it’s OK to reconnect. There’d be no hard feelings, no judgement, I’d happily accept him back into our lives. “I’d love to shout him a coffee or a beer at a pub with no expectations or complications. “I hope that one day I can get a chance to chat to him again.” Owen Redman is listed at 176 centimetres tall, with light brown hair, a slim build, a fair complexion and blue eyes. He was last seen in Brunswick, where he lived at the time. He failed to show to work at Green Peace and took none of his personal belongings or money at the time of his disappearance. Police believe that Owen may have changed his surname to Moore. If you have information that may assist police to locate Owen, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers. com.au cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Calls for help on the rise By Jonty Ralphsmith A South East homelessness organisation is encouraging people to seek support when they are in insecure housing or at risk of homelessness. WAYSS is a support service that seeks to provide accommodation and other assistance to people experiencing homelessness, and its call comes ahead of National Homelessness Week which runs from 1-7 August. “People can call-up our service and have a conversation with one of our workers, or come in to our service, and there is a program called ‘Ask Izzy’ which is a centralised app you can look at for emergency services,“ CEO Wayne Merritt said. “If people come to us, an intake worker will do an assessment and look at what we can provide people.” The theme for 2022’s Homelessness Week is ‘we need a plan’ which fits in well with the holistic assistance WAYSS provide as a housingsupport organisation. WAYSS provides case-management, housing and rental support and provides 500 properties across the South East to people most in need. There is currently a surge in demand for WAYSS’s service. Rental stress is currently high with great competition for properties as inflation and cost-of-living bite. Seventeen per cent of the people that WAYSS assist are under 25, virtually prohibiting them from entering the rental market if they are on Centrelink payments.
National Homelessness Week is marked from 1-7 August. The state government had been providing housing assistance throughout the pandemic but when that assistance finished in early 2022, there was a surge in people seeking help from WAYSS. “There is a huge increase in people coming to our services especially since we’ve restarted face to face service delivery,“ Mr Merritt said. “Some days we have 50-60 people coming in seeking crisis accommodation and across Greater Dandenong.” It comes as there are increasing reports of people seeing rough-sleeping in the streets of
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the municipality. Mr Merritt highlighted that almost everyone who enters homelessness has a traumatic story and should not be stigmatised. “Everyone has experienced trauma at different stages but some of the people we see sleeping rough haven’t had the support in place to move forward and that’s our role.” “No-one chooses this pathway but it is our job to ensure they get back onto the pathway they choose.” Reggie is one person who WAYSS has assisted - they attribute their difficulties to a lack
of affordable housing and limited information on housing options “I stayed in youth refuges, like WAYSS in Dandenong, as well as in a rehab centre for psychiatric conditions in Mont Albert,” they said. “I also couch-surfed but I never allowed myself to sleep on the street - it was too frightening. I would drink coffee until morning and then go to Front Yard Youth services on King Street at dawn. “I definitely fell through the cracks of the system, and there was no support for me once I left out of home care.“ Reggie acknowledges that there are more supports for care leavers now than when they were leaving the care system, but thinks there is more to be done, particularly to help care experienced young people with mental health problems, members of the LGBTQI+ community, or those from culturally diverse backgrounds to find housing and support services. Access to affordable and adequate housing is a huge issue for many Australians, not least young people in precarious circumstances. In the year to December 2021, rents across Australia increased 9.4 per cent while wages grew just 2.3 per cent. In regional Australia, the squeeze has been tightest, with rents increasing 12.1 per cent in the same period. WAYSS is a partner of the Dandenong Functional Zero program which started in July. It aims to bring together housing, public health and policy-making organisations and council to ensure accountability and collaboration in addressing homelessness.
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Spotlight on Jono Davies TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH In the second of these articles that focus on successful chief executives, I interviewed Jono Davies, who runs All Duct Fabrications Pty Ltd - an engineering company based in Seaford. Over the years, he has built a company that now enjoys a very solid reputation for quality products, on-time deliveries and strong customer focus and is one of the foremost suppliers of sound booths for hearing testing in Australia. Why was the business started in the first place? Dad started the business over 30 years ago. He was a highly capable sheet-metal worker who specialised in duct fabrication and wanted to start his own business. What does the business specialise in? The business has four main pillars: 1. Hearing Test rooms and noise attenuation. 2. Gas cylinder handling products. 3. Custom turnkey products and installations. 4. General sheet-metal fabrication. What are you most proud of? Building off the legacy that my Dad left when he passed away in 2010 and managing the family business so that it continues to improve. What is the secret to success? Lead by example in all aspects – no one is bigger than the team. Work hard, play hard. The ability to take on daunting projects as this enables me to learn more. What has been your greatest challenge in the
All Duct Fabrications chief executive Jono Davies. business? Understanding the financials and associated business mechanics such as accounting, forecasting, cost control, etc. How did you overcome it? I found someone that could mentor me. A quote which I believe is very true is “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear”. You have to be open to advice which enabled me to learn the basics I had been missing. I have now gone from strength to strength. What advice would you give to a new business owner just starting out?
Picture: SUPPLIED Ensure that you have a good backing outside of the business, i.e. family and friends that will support you no matter what. I don’t mean just financially; the family needs to be on board and supportive. Also, build a good network that understands what you are trying to achieve. Who inspires you and why? My Dad. He left school in Year 10 and built his business without handouts. How do you see business changing over the coming years? The next two years will be hard and businesses will need to go back to the basics – man-
age cash carefully, look after staff and have the right essential tools to get the jobs done. I don’t see that there will be massive growth but there will be opportunities for those that spend wisely. What are your interests and hobbies? Family, water-skiing on the Murray, having fun with family and friends on boats, cars and basically anything that has a motor! I love Collingwood Football Club. Ian Ash is the managing director of OrgMent Business Solutions.
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A tribute to Johnny Cash It will be a family affair at Bunjil Place on Saturday 20 August, as a married couple hit the stage as iconic country duo Johnny Cash and June Carter. Mark and Joanne Caligiuri, who married in 2016, star in Get Rhythm - A Tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter. They will perform crowd favourites, including I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues, Jackson and A Boy Named Sue. Coinciding with the close-knit spirit of many other classic country acts, they are accompanied by Mark’s sons Chris (double bass) and Lucas (drums) and his cousin, Adam Prozzo (lead guitar). The Caligiuris have toured Cash shows across Australia for 15 years. “I was actually a fan of the Carter family when I was in high school,” Joanne explained. “I used to like old country music and I was also very familiar with Johnny Cash, and I even remember the exact moment of learning of his death on TV when I was in high school. “When the movie [Walk the Line] came out in Australia in 2006, I was so excited and told Mark we had to go as I was a fan of Cash. Joanne said it was after watching the movie together that Mark also became a fan of the music, after which they began to create their own Johnny Cash show. “I actually already had some Cash CDs that I shared with Mark and he was hooked,” she said. “That’s when we started to form the show and a year later we started it in 2007.” Years of touring helped shape what they wanted to express through their shows. “We want people to get excited,” Mark said. “[We perform] an energetic show and to... feel the connection with each other too as that was an important part to John and June. “Getting everybody together and having a good time to some of the greatest country
The tribute show features family members Adam Prozzo (lead guitar), Joanne Caligiuri (lead vocals), Mark Caligiuri (lead vocals, lead guitar), Lucas Caligiuri (drums) and Chris Caligiuri (double bass). Picture: ROCK IMAGES/ROCK ZAMPAGLIONE songs ever written and to take them on a journey throughout the night.” Outside of live performances, they are also building a sizeable online presence. Their cover of Johnny Cash and June Cart-
er’s ‘Cause I Love You’ has racked up more than 52,000 views on YouTube. The show, which sold out when it played at Frankston Arts Centre on 30 April, will be at Bunjil Place on Saturday 20 August at 8pm.
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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
Rex name shame Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name.
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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.
Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”
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Bakhtar Community Organisation is delivering an information session in regards to Employment Pathways with Haritini Nikolaou from I Head Star Cluster and City of Casey job advocate Rakhee Nair, in Dari and English languages. The program will be LIVE from Bakhtar’s Facebook page (facebook.com/Bakhtar. Community.Organisation) and YouTube Channel on Thursday 4 August at 6pm. It will also be aired on Sunday 7 August at 12.30pm on Channel 31.
Casey Choir will be back in concert for the first time since 2018. The group is hosting its annual Sing into Spring Concert later this month. The choir has around 40 members and are renowned for their harmonies. The concert will have something for everyone, from pop to musical theatre to spirituals. Sunday 28 August 2pm at the Cardinia Cultural Centre Function Room, 40 Lakeside Blv, Pakenham. Tickets at trybooking.com/CBGTS and also at the door.
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Queen Forever Breakfree Tribute tour Queen Forever - Australia’s most entertaining Queen tribute band are coming back to Narre Warren! After their sell out show last year, Queen Forever are back with a special new two-part show featuring two distinct eras of Queen – the 1970s and the 1980s! Bunjl Place, Narre Warren Saturday 6 August 8pm to 10.30pm. Tickets: bunjilplace.com.au/queen-foreverqueenology-tour
· winter garden and explore the health benefits from your own backyard. Thursday 4 August 10am-11.30am. Berwick Community Garden located next to the Timbarra Hall at 26 Parkhill Drive off Timbarra Way, Berwick.
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Local schools light up the stage in the 10th anniversary musical extravaganza hosted by talented singer and stage sensation, Aydan Calafiore! Come along, cheer on your local school and be entertained by the stars of the future! Bunjil Place, Narre Warren. Thursday 11 August 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
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Enjoy reading yet you find you end up with too many books? Or would simply like to chat to fellow readers about the latest good read over a cuppa? Maybe you’re a budding writer needing a space to collect your thoughts or wanting the support of others who are also on their writing quest? Whether it be to read, write or simply enjoy the company of others come along. Mondays from 12.30pm to 2pm. Venue: Multipurpose Room. Time: 12.30pm -2pm. Contact the centre for more details on 9704 1863.
Come along to this facilitated session with your child and open a world of imagination and adventure through stories and rhymes. Suitable for babies and children up to five years old. Selandra Community Hub. Fridays 11.15am to 11.45am.
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nity service for the Cranbourne Tennis Club at Casey Fields. Courts will be open for all from 3pm-9pm (mini tennis for families, “challenge a mate” or just have a social hit). 5-8pm Live band Jewel Fusion (3 sessions) with small presentation in between sets. Food truck on site but please bring a plate to share and BYO drinks. There will be lucky attendance prizes and past and present member catch-ups. Sunday 14 August, 3pm to 9pm at the Cranbourne Tennis Club, Casey Fields Boulevard, Cranbourne East.
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Eagles ready to fly again By Jonty Ralphsmith Two fast bowlers with Victorian Premier Cricket experience have arrived at Cranbourne ahead of another premiership tilt. Jakeb Thomas joins from Dandenong having played 46 Premier First XI matches, where he collected 58 wickets at an average of 27. Jayden Scotland arrives from Casey-South Melbourne, playing in the fourths and taking eight wickets at 31 last summer. With Cranbourne setting the benchmark over the last two seasons of Turf 2 of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA), winning 22 of 28 home and away matches, there are no obvious list gaps. But player-coach Mick Sweeney highlighted that for various reasons, as the Eagles have struggled to break-through early across that period. Although the Eagles took the second most wickets (106) and conceded the second-fewest runs (1513) last season, they only had their opponents 2/30 or better three times. The coach expressed that the selfless effort of quickie Tim Fathers is emblematic of what the team need to buy into if it wants to taste success. Fathers had not taken a wicket in the first half of the 2021/22 season, tying up an end at an economy rate of 3.30, as he bowled into the wind to allow Marty Kelly to strike at the other end. “We wanted to celebrate that as a club internally - that is the kind of thing that I want to motivate the players with,” Sweeney said. “Relationships are everything in a club, we want a connected club and that is a good example of that. “It doesn’t have to be fireworks and outright aggression and banter, it’s just about being disciplined and predictable to one another. “It’s about our players knowing the context and understanding what the team requires of
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the second-fewest wickets (76). Charles Gartisde Medalist Peter Sweeney scored 554 runs at an average of 79 and Mick scored 356 at an average of 51. “We do think we have some internal growth to come and some better seasons from our middle order, as well as maybe our tail doing a little bit more wagging,” he said. “Myself and Pete have done a pretty good job I’d like to think, but it would be very easy to look at our six, seven, eight batters and see that they haven’t made a lot of runs, but they’ve been coming in during the last five overs without a good run at it, so we can’t ask a lot more of them. “We haven’t lost anyone in that regard, so I
don’t think it is a big issue.” Sweeney highlighted middle-order wicketkeeper-batter Matt Collett as a crisp ball striker to keep an eye on, after he scored just 186 runs at 16 last season. When Mick and Peter arrived at Cranbourne two seasons ago, the goal was very clear: win a flag and with those additions and continuity, Mick is confident the club is wellpositioned once again. Mick knows that the home and away puts expectation upon them but is not feeling any added pressure on the club. I don’t feel any different going into the season,” Mick said. “The expectation was us being one of the favourites when I first came to the club with my brother – I wasn’t coming to finish second and neither was Pete. “We expected to play finals and we expected to win them and the expectation remains exactly the same, and we’re going to have some boys on board and we’ll shoot for that again. “Hopefully we can do it but you’ve got to be the best team two weeks in a row in March/ April so just have to get there.”
Cranbourne looking shaky after another tough defeat By Jonty Ralphsmith Cheltenham has defeated Cranbourne at a typically windswept Livingston Reserve to all but lock in the minor premiership. It was billed as a blockbuster first versus second clash and an opportunity for Cranbourne to make a statement to the competition having lost two of its last three, but Cheltenham flattened any hopes of a home victory. The Rosellas eventually got scoreboard ascendancy in the final quarter to run away with the game by 70 points, but goals were hard to come by prior to three-quarter time. At the final break, there had been in excess of 40 scoring shots for just nine goals between the two teams. Cheltenham dictated general play, winning the midfield and territory battles without putting Cranbourne away. For periods, the game seemed to enter a monotony of a rushed kick out of Cheltenham’s forward 50, before a Rosella intercept mark led to another scrap inside 50 or scoring shot. Cranbourne entered the clash having lost two of their past three matches and were on the back foot from the get-go, kicking against the wind in the first quarter. The Eagles’ rare early forays forward were aggressive, to give forwards Kirk Dickson and Marc Holt a chance with equal numbers ahead of the ball, but were never able to capitalise nor lock the ball in the forward half. Holt kicked Cranbourne’s first via a free kick in the second quarter but Cranbourne was unable to significantly narrow the lead at halftime, kicking two goals to one in the second stanza. By the time Cranbourne had the wind advantage again, the result was just about sewn up, and Cheltenham were finally able to translate the momentum it had into goals, kicking 6.1 in the final quarter. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Local derby awaits Cavs By Tyler Lewis A complete performance from Casey Cavaliers has handed the Women’s side its 10th win of the NBL1 season. Hosting Kilsyth, the Cavs got off to a brilliant start, opening the game with a 7-0 run and proceeding to carry that early buffer into the first change. The Cobras fought back in the second quarter, trimming the gap to just five. But the Cavs maturely handled the visitors in the third period to take control of the match in the eventual 105 to 93 win. Each of the Cavs’ five starters recorded 14 or more points, while Rachel Bell led the way with 26. The Cavs were electric in the paint, but also reliable at the charity stripe – draining 15 of their 16 free throws. The Cavaliers will host local rivals Dandenong Rangers on Saturday night at Casey Stadium in the penultimate round of the regular season.
While it’s unlikely either team will qualify for the playoffs, the contest is set to excite the local crowd. Despite going down 70 to 80 to Kilsyth, the Men’s Cavs will be able to draw away a plethora of positives from its clash with the Cobras on Saturday night. There was very little expectation the Cavs would be able to topple the current third-seed, but a 23 to 16 opening period demonstrated the Casey outfit can match it with the best at times. A disappointing second and final period ultimately enhanced the extent of the Cavs defeat, going down across those two specific quarters 47 to 33. Jordan Bell didn’t have his most efficient night in terms of his shooting percentage (30.77 per cent from the floor), but he managed to impact the game by pulling down a game-high 14 rebounds. The 16th placed Cavaliers will be on the hunt for their seventh with this week when they host the 18th seed Dandenong Rangers.
Venomous Redbacks edge closer to finals campaign By Jonty Ralphsmith It was a win Hampton Park just needed to get. In a fifth v sixth clash with East Brighton, the reward for the winner was sitting a game clear inside the top five with two rounds to play in the home and away season. Tight all day, it came down to who could hold their nerve for longer in the final quarter...it was the Redbacks who got the job done on East Brighton’s home turf by four points. East Brighton had the breeze in the last, putting pressure on the Redbacks to hold up defensively as both sides had done all day. East Brighton kicked the first goal of the final quarter before Hampton Park kicked the next two to be a few points in front. Despite controlling the play and having the territory for a large portion of the final quarter, Hampton Park was unable to extend the lead beyond a goal, leading to a tense climax. A Jackson Philpin intercept mark for Hampton Park in stoppage time proved crucial, as it prevented a contested mark and set shot from a gettable position, and denied East Brighton’s crumbing forwards. In the dying seconds, East Brighton executed an end-to-end play giving the Vampires a deep entry, with a rushed behind rolling through as the siren went. “That win was made of something pretty deep down inside them, it was a special win especially with what was on the line, with pretty much a finals spot on the line.,” Redbacks’ coach Nathan Wilson said. Ryan Hillard produced another excellent performance in the midfield, alongside Makaio Haywood who kicked three goals, while Luke Sloan played a negative role on respected Vampire Kai Love-Linay, combatting his influence. Many of East Brighton’s nine shots in the first quarter were straight forward, but only three were converted keeping the Redbacks within eight points. From there, the visitors belief did not waiver. “We were really disappointed with the first quarter but then to fight back and win the second quarter and get it back to level at halftime got us back in the contest and was really important in giving us something to work with,” Wilson said. “The resilience of the group is outstanding - there has been a couple of situations this year where we have had to tough out some tricky situations and been able to do it. “We clocked the month of July so the mo22 STAR NEWS
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Bulldogs inflict Tooradin’s first loss for the season By David Nagel
Kai Suparta and his Doves teammates bounced back after losing to Chelsea Heights Picture: ROB CAREW last week. 290762 mentum and feeling around the playing group is amazing. “We had our full strength squad for the first time in my two years there so we’re just peaking at the right time I believe.“ Both Hampton Park and East Brighton have a bye in the last two weeks - the only way that the Redbacks could fall out would be if they lose to fourth-placed Caulfield next weekend and the Vampires upset the commanding Chelsea Heights in the last round. Chelsea Heights sneaked to victory over Keysborough by nine points. There was two points in it at three-quartertime and a two goal to one final quarter got the ladder-leaders the win Bradley Gilder’s four goals continues his rich goalkicking form as he has reached that mark in each of his last five games. All of Keysborough goals came via its two star goal kickers - Matthew Carnelley kicked five and Tom Shaw’s four means he finished with 26 majors in the month of July. Travis Woodfield’s five goals helped Doveton to a 43-point win over Skye. The Doves bounced back from their loss last week, on top from the outset and entering quarter time with a 20-point lead. Max Sheppard, Jake Besa and Laiver Qerim were named in the best for Doveton. Caulfield got up by 47 points against Highett. James Backway (7 goals) and Chris Smith (6) were important in the resounding victory. LADDER: Chelsea Heights 52, Doveton 48, Keysborough 40, Caulfield 36, Hampton Park 30, East Brighton 26, Highett 20, Skye 4, Heatherton 0. FIXTURE: Caulfield v Hampton Park, Doveton v Highett, Heatherton v Chelsea, Keysborough v Skye.
Phillip Island has breathed fresh life into the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) season with a thrilling 20-point victory over previously undefeated Tooradin-Dalmore. The Bulldogs, who started brilliantly, led by 32 points at the three-minute mark of the second quarter, before the Seagulls lifted their intensity and fought their way back into the contest. The Seagulls answered the goal at the three-minute mark to Max Blake, with replies from Stewie Scanlon, Liam Adams and an after-the-siren goal to Julian Suarez to cut the margin back to 10 points at the major interval. When Scanlon struck again, with a brilliant set shot from the forward pocket at the four-minute mark of the third, the Seagulls were back within four points and appeared to have all the momentum. But goals to Blake and Orlando Kane Gillard gave the Bulldogs a 17-point advantage at three-quarter time. Brady Egan then closed the gap to 11 points, just a minute into the final term, and when a mix up between Jason Tomada and Cam Pedersen resulted in a turnover goal to Liam Adams, the Gulls had closed to two points at the 16-minute mark. But the Bulldogs regained their composure, with Zak Vernon finding Zach Wagner free inside 50, who duly converted, before a long goal from Blake opened up a 14-point margin after 23 minutes of play. A centre clearance then ended in the arms of Kane Gillard, who kicked a 40-metre goal on the run – from directly in front of the Phillip Island faithful – to begin some joyous celebrations. Blake finished with three for the winners, and Kane Gillard two, while Pedersen and Tomada – despite their last-quarter mix up – were key drivers in the Bulldogs massive victory. Brent Macaffer produced a superb midfield display for the Gulls, while Dylan Paarlberg and Cooper Shipp stood gallant and defiant in defence. The Bulldogs thoroughly deserved their victory, but the Seagulls were brave in the second half with Brad Butler (hamstring) and Jake O’Donnell (calf) both watching on
Tooradin star Brent Macaffer tries to shake off a determined Billy Taylor during the thrilling contest at Cowes. The Seagulls suffered their first defeat of the season by 20 points. 292031 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS from the sidelines. In other games, Warragul Industrials has come from 29 points down at the final change to defeat Kooweerup by two points, while Bunyip also claimed a heart-stopping victory with a four-point win over Kilcunda Bass. Cora Lynn defeated Dalyston by 52 points, while Inverloch-Kongwak trounced Garfield by 105 points at the Inverloch Rec Reserve. And full-forward Dermott Yawney has slammed home nine goals in Nar Nar Goon’s 164-point thumping of Korumburra-Bena. Jake Smith kicked four for the Goon… who held the Giants to just one point over the full four-quarters of footy. In netball, the only game on the weekend, played between teams in the top six, saw Phillip Island host Tooradin-Dalmore. The Seagulls were coming off rare backto-back losses, but made an early statement on their way to a 67-45 victory. The Gulls flew out of the blocks, leading 17-10 at the first change, with Alex Duff (GS) and Alex Maher (GA) sharing the goal-scoring beautifully. Duff was producing party tricks, bouncing a ball off the goal post at one stage to get herself closer to the ring. The Gulls looked back to their impressive best, with Stacey Sawyer (C), Chloe Crouch (WA) and Ebony Mason (WD) linking well through the midcourt, while Jess Maher (GD) and Ebony Dolan (GK) had control of things in defence. The Seagulls are not about to hand over the title lying down… and the next month or so is going to be fascinating to watch. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Legend of Kucks lives on Thousands of tennis players, mainly juniors, who have played in the Berwick District Tennis Association (BDTA) owe a debt of gratitude to Bill Kucks who died this week after a life devoted to tennis. Bill formed the BDTA in 1984, writing the constitution and rules for the new association before approaching local clubs to gain their support. Originally there were competitions for both juniors and seniors, but now there is a junior competition only but it has grown beyond anything Bill would have expected. Bill was the inaugural President of the BDTA for 11 years and was inducted as the association’s inaugural life member. Bill coached at many clubs including Beaconsfield, where he is a life member, and Gloucester. He formed the Gloucester Tennis Club at St Margaret’s School and ran the club with his wife Eva for over 20 years. Bill ran tournaments for local junior players for many years at Beaconsfield and Narre Warren as well as mentoring a variety of BDTA squads in the early days of the association. Bill was an outstanding administrator, highly respected for his tennis knowledge and ability to involve and inspire others at both club and association level. The BDTA named a shield after Bill and fittingly it is awarded each season to the best performing doubles section team during the home-and-away season. Bill loved watching the youngsters develop their tennis skills…grassroots tennis was his passion. On behalf of everyone who has played in the BDTA, we offer our condolences to Bill’s family and friends, along with our gratitude and appreciation for all he has done over many years for the BDTA and tennis. BDTA RESULTS SATURDAY
The founding father of the BDTA, Bill Kucks, with his wife Eva. Bill passed away last week after a life devoted to tennis. 70590 Osborne Shield Upper Beaconsfield 0 0:18 v Harkaway Red 3 6:37, Beaconsfield 2 4:30 v Cranbourne 1 2:20, Harkaway Black 3 6:40 v Narre Warren 0 1:19. Rubbers 1 Berwick White 2 4:32 - 1 3:33 Pakenham, Cranbourne 0 0:9 v Berwick Blue 3 6:36, Officer 2 4:27 v Beaconsfield 1 2:19. Rubbers 2 Beaconsfield Gold 2 5:46 v Narre Warren North Red 1 3:33, Officer 1 2:20 v Beaconsfield Blue 2 5:38, Narre Warren North Black 3 6:37 v Cranbourne 0 0:17. Rubbers 3 Sandhurst v Beaconsfield (Washout), Pakenham v Officer (Pakenham Forfeit), Cranbourne – Bye.
Rubbers 4 Beaconsfield 0 0:11 v Harkaway 3 6:36, Officer 2 5:42 v Cranbourne 1 2:34, Fountain Gate v Narre Warren North (Missing Results). Rubbers 5 Berwick Blue 3 6:37 v Beaconsfield 0 0;19, Harkaway 0 0:7 v Berwick White 3 6:36, Pakenham v Officer (Pakenham Forfeit) Section 1 Singles/Doubles Sandhurst 7:46 v Berwick Blue 1:13, Berwick White 3:31 v Narre Warren North 5:30, Cranbourne Gold 6:39 v Narre Warren Gold 2:27, Narre Warren Green 4:36 v Cranbourne Green 4:32. Section 2 Singles/Doubles Narre Warren 5:31 v Tooradin 0:19, Upper Beaconsfield 2:30 v Clyde 6:41, Officer v Beaconsfield Blue (Officer Forfeit), Beaconsfield
Desperate Dales in race against time By Tyler Lewis MORNINGTON PENINSULA NEPEAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO Despite winning six of its first eight matches Pearcedale is now entrenched in a race against time. The Dales have since won just three matches and after Saturday’s defeat to Somerville, sit a win outside of the five. The visitors kicking ultimately kept them from icing the game early, kicking 1.6 and 5.11 to quarter and half time respectively. The Eagles burst away in the third term, keeping Pearcedale goalless and piling on four majors. While the Dales hit the scoreboard in the last, two straight kicks was far from enough to drag back the deficit. The 14.13 (97) to 7.16 (58) defeat places the Dales a win behind three teams placed on 10 wins. In a positive for the Dales, they hold a 9.38 per cent buffer over Chelsea at this point in time. The destiny of the Dales is in their own hands, with Hastings (10th, five wins) this Saturday, before facing Chelsea in the final round. The Gulls have the second-placed Karingal side on the road. Devon Meadows, meanwhile, is poised to complete a top-two finish. The Panthers lead the three-team peloton on 10 wins, with the second-best percentage across the competition, behind only – of course - Langwarrin. The 4.6 to 1.0 lead at the first interval seems reasonable on paper; however the Panthers realistically should’ve kicked close to 10 straight, as elementary shots were made to look difficult in the early stages. Skipper Joel Hillis fired off six majors, while Brandon White kicked four, and as he cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Gold – Bye. Section 3 Singles/Doubles Clyde 7:45 v Narre Warren South 1:21, Cranbourne 7:42 v Narre Warren Gold 1:17, Narre Warren Green v Berwick Blue (Washout), Berwick White 7:45 v Narre Warren North 1:28. Section 4 Singles/Doubles Cranbourne 7:45 v Berwick White 1;15, Berwick Blue 4:36 v Clyde 4;38, Sandhurst 6:41 v Tooradin 2;30, Gloucester 3:26 v Officer 5:38. Section 5 Singles/Doubles Pakenham 3:42 v Berwick 5:38, Cranbourne 5:43 v Narre Warren North 3;33, Upper Beaconsfield 6:44 v Fountain Gate 2;30, Tooradin – Bye. SUNDAY Section 6 Singles/Doubles Beaconsfield 2:20 v Pakenham 6:39, Clyde 4:34 v Berwick 4:32, Narre Warren 2:25 v Cranbourne 6:41. Section 7 Singles/Doubles Berwick 2:29 v Officer 6:36, Pakenham 2:18 v Bunyip 6:45, Cranbourne – Bye. Section 8 Singles/Doubles Berwick 6:42 v Narre Warren 2;24, Fountain Gate 7:47 v Beaconsfield 1:26, Officer – Bye. Section 9 Singles/Doubles Berwick Blue 1:12 v Upper Beaconsfield 4:28, Sandhurst 0:9 v Berwick White 8;49, Narre Warren 4:35 v Cranbourne 4:31. Section 10 Singles/Doubles Gloucester 5:43 v Narre Warren 3;32, Cranbourne 4:37 v Berwick 4:31, Officer 0:10 v Clyde 8:48. Section 11 Doubles Berwick Blue 1:18 v Upper Beaconsfield 5:35, Narre Warren 2:23 v Berwick White 4;29, Officer 5:34 v Narre Warren South 1:15. Section 12 Doubles Narre Warren Green 1:29 v Officer 5:32, Fountain Gate 2:18 v Narre Warren Gold 4:28, Cranbourne – Bye.
Dees revel in minor glory By Tyler Lewis
It’s all or nothing for Pearcedale over the next fortnight of footy. 291887 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS often does, Nick Battle found the footy at will, particularly in the opening half. The Panthers completed the required 19.16 (130) to 9.9 (63) win, with a massive fortnight ahead. In other results: Chelsea overcame a valiant Crib Point 10.17 (77) to 9.6 (60), competition leading goal-kicker Andrew Dean booted six as his side Rye thumped Hastings 12.16 (88) to 6.17 (53) and Frankston VFL skipper Josh Newman wasn’t enough to steer Mornington to victory over Langwarrin, going down 17.10 (112) to 9.12 (66). LADDER Langwarrin 64, Karingal 44, Devon Meadows 40, Somverville 40, Chelsea 40, Pearcedale 36, Seaford 32, Rye 32, Mornington 24, Hastings 20, Tyabb 8, Crib Point 4. FIXTURE – ROUND 17 Karingal v Chelsea, Pearcedale v Hastings, Langwarrin v Rye, Mornington v Tyabb, Somerville v Seaford.
Pearcedale’s Jordan Bastinac is tackled by Eagle William Shields. 291887
Casey’s 16th VFL win on the bounce has sewn up top spot for the Demons. It was boys against men on Saturday, as the Demons thrashed the refurbished Northern Bullants. The home side opened up the game with a scintillating opening 20 minutes, kicking six unanswered goals in the first stanza. With the wind in the second term, the Ants hit back with four goals to two, but they were soon squashed as the premiership quarter mirrored the first. The Dees kicked 10.10 to the Ants 1.1 in the second half, cantering to the 18.18 (125) to 5.4 (34) victory. Luke Dunstan stuffed the stat sheet with 42 disposals and two goals and Toby Bedford ran rampant, while Melbourne rookie Jacob Van Rooyen kicked five straight goals from eight kicks. “It was really good, I was over in Perth last night and had to fly over last night,” Van Rooyen said in a Casey Demons post-game media release. “I got a few lucky ones out the back, I’ve kind of just got to be there and play my role and if I kick the goals, that’s how it is, so I was happy with that. “I think at the start of the season I was a bit inconsistent, but this back end of the season I have really become more consistent and (have) started to play some better footy I reckon. “It’s really good having Browny (Mitch Brown) and also Weids (Sam Weideman) when he’s back, it’s really good having experienced forwards that have been playing good footy. “The team’s been really strong this year and I’ve been quite lucky to come in in my first year and be in such a good team.” The Demons have the bye, Carlton and Brisbane in the final three rounds of the home and away season. Thursday, 4 August, 2022
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