VISIT OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR TODAY P: 9709 6700 F: 9796 2198 E: berwick.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Visit our website to check out the virtual tour www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au Kevin Heinze Best School Garden Award 2018 12563862-ET33-22 Our virtual school tour allows you to experience Berwick Lodge Primary School spaces as though you are physically there. Using emerging technology, we have mapped spaces across the school to create 3D tours and 360-degree walkthroughs. Immerse yourself in the spaces, move around, explore and look out for LODGIE BEAR along the way. Please call for your personal tour Berwick Lodge Primary School welcomes out of neighborhood enrolments. /berwickstarnews @StarNews_SEberwicknews.starcommunity.com.au BERWICK 40¢ Inc. GST Thursday, 18 August, 2022 EDUCATIONENROLMENTSAND Our 8-page Wrap - Education and Enrolments has plenty of options to suit any child Open up and take a look! Picture: STUDENTS FROM BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
5. Textbooks and uniforms - most schools have secondhand book and uniform shops, but your local op shop is also worth trying. Many high school English and literature books are available for free on Kindle. For other subjects, ask teachers what the difference is with this year’s version of a textbook compared with last year’s, as the older edition may still be 6.suitable.Walking or riding to school is a great way to stay fit. It saves fuel and reduces vehicle pollution and traffic jams at the school gate. Otherwise, park a short distance from the school and walk with the kids and use it as an opportunity to teach road rules. Catching the bus may also be an option. 7. Buying a desk, bookcase or filing cabinet? Second-hand office furniture shops often have very modern goods at a much better price than new and they will last. It is also worth checking out Facebook Marketplace for some great quality bargains.
Don Bosco Catholic Primary School takes student voice seriously in many elements of schoolTreasalife.Barwick (principal) has a relentless focus on child safety and the power of student voice within this. Through online surveys and student fo cus sessions, the staff group are encouraged to reimagine how feedback will improve professional learning relationships amongst students and with their teachers across the school.This empowers the students to speak up for what they believe is important in their educa tion and school community. This, coupled with a redesign of student leadership, has given our students a purpose ful opportunity to become actively involved in the life of the school. Students engage with the school community by coordinating special days, organising fortnightly care groups (focusing on peer con nectedness and social skills), planning and leading all school assemblies and giving their feedback on things that impact their schooling (such as school improvement initiatives, child safety and their specialist learning and teach ingInprogram).addition to this, we are working with our parent community to find ways in which to include their voices on similar topics through online surveys and within our School Advisory and Parents and Friends’ Committees. These groups prove to be great opportunities for our parents to also be active contributors to their child’s education.
3. Get more value - use the ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ website to get great recipes to use last night’s leftovers in exciting ways for school (and work) lunches.
4. Use what you’ve got - save money by digging out pens, pencils and other consumables from drawers, cupboards and bags, rather than buying new ones. Many stationery makers also have a range of notebooks made from recycled paper.
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Teaching your kids about sustainability and the environment will have a positive impact on the environment and their future. to students
Sustainability is a focus of many schools these days, with students often encouraged to engage in practices such as packing ‘nude’ lunches, recycling and switching off lights when not in use. How can parents help encourage their kids to be sustainable students? Here are eight tips from Sustainability Victoria: 1. Lunches - get the kids to make their own lunch and use containers suited to nude food, eliminating the need for disposable wrapping. If you do need to wrap, reusable beeswax wraps can be used. Find out about them online or do a course on making them at your local neighborhood house or community arts centre.
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2. Make your own snacks - despite what they say, many kids have plenty of time on their hands. Teach them to make their own muesli bars and other snacks. Be patient, it’s a great life skill. They will learn to be more independent and have fun doing it!
Parents, especially if they haven’t been in dance classes themselves, can find it a bit of a challenge finding the right one for their child. They can inadvertently form unhelpful expec tations or not properly consider the whys and hows of it all.
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Don’t underestimate the value of forming life-long bonds This applies to children and parents. Meeting other mums and dads can open up new social interactions, while kids have the same opportunity. Learning together in a fun environment is a great way for kids to bond. If they continue on with classes as they grow, they share the joys, pains and successes of their dance “career” with like-minded peers which can cement significant friendships.
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Mum, teacher and craft expert Shannon Wong-Nizic shares her tips for teaching kids scissor skills.
Some of the best dance teachers around offer the following advice to loving mums and dads who want what’s best for their child when it comes to the world of dance: Do a trial class first This gives parents the chance to observe how the teacher delivers lessons, their communica tion skills and choice of words. Kids often want to observe a class before they feel comfortable joiningWithin.atoddler class, it’s often best to simply join in yourself and show the way. Don’t compare your child to others in the class Parents can unintentionally find themselves comparing their child with others, even from the very first class. They may see their own child listening less, jumping and skipping around haphazardly, and make an assessment that the child isn’t really “into it” or the class isn’t right for them. It can seem a little chaotic but a good teacher has a plan. Kids generally find dancing uninhibitedly comes naturally and it’s actually the best starting point. Don’t opt out of the end-of-year concert Even if you find yourself having to thread and attach a bucketful of beads to a costume or need to reorganise a heavy holiday schedule, the concert offers a chance to put aside personal needs and wants and focus on the kids. Concerts are essentially all about them. They instil confidence, spark joy and nurture crucial presentation skills in the kids, while teachers get their moment in the sun to show their creativity.
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Teaching a little one to use scissors seems to inspire fear in a lot of parents, however, a good sturdy pair of scissors with safety blades means that even a toddler can handle a pair of scissors and an adult’s blood pressure can remain stable! “There seems to be a lot of concern about when is the ‘best’ time to introduce scissor skills to a child’s crafty repertoire,” said leading craft expert, Shannon Wong-Nizic, fromHereOhCreativeDay.areShannon’s top tips for parents looking to teach their young child how to cut safely and effectively. Open-shut them The first skill to learn is opening and closing the scissors. This is when a spring-assisted pair of scissors is a good choice. Around the age of two, a child will often open the scissors with both hands. At this stage of development, they aren’t ready to begin cutting paper. Cutting playdough is a great way to encourage strengthening hands and growing accustomed to the open/close nature of using scissors. Thumbs up From the start, it’s important to remind children of the ‘thumbs up’ position while holding scissors.The thumb is placed in the smaller hole and the fingernail must face the Drawceiling.asmiley face on a child’s thumbnail when they are first learning to hold scissors, making sure that the smile is facing the ceiling at all times when cutting. Snip snip Once opening and closing the scissors has been mastered, kids can move onto practising snipping paper. They’re not moving the paper forward as they cut, simply snipping.
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A topic of great current interest in education, and a most concerning one at that, is that of the teacher shortage facing Australia schools. This is not a new problem, nor is one peculiar to Australia alone. This really is a crisis in school education and does not bode well for the educational futures of our children. With this in mind, we should all collectively take a proactive interest in what our governments propose doing to ad dress this dire situation. Jason Clare, the Federal Minister for Education, has flagged the critical importance of this issue by conducting a national teacher work force roundtable this month. That’s promising news. Of course, the devil will be in the detail, for, as has been widely ac knowledged, there is no easy, short-term fix. Reasons often cited by teachers as to why they leave the profession include - a lack of respect for the profession, intolerable work demands, poor career structures and low pay. The lack of respect for the profession is a most interesting one. Simply ‘talking up’ the profession, as has been tried in the past, has failed dismally. Words without action are sim ply window dressing and don’t fool anyone. The shift to increased accountability and compliance in schools has certainly impacted on workload and the relatively low pay across the board in the profession remains a significant disincentive to embark on a teaching career. Furthermore, it does nothing to enhance the status of the profession. Henry BerwickPrincipalGrossek,LodgePrimary School
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Here at Haileybury we create the perfect environment for our students to chase their dreams — be it in the classroom, on the court and everywhere in between. Meet Mitchell — who balances his time participating in the Prime Minister’s National Spelling Bee, with being the youngest member of Haileybury Hive, our beekeeping society … and we think that’s S-P-L-E-N-D-I-F-E-R-O-U-S.
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There’s always something happening some where at Haileybury’s Berwick campus. From beekeeping to competing in equestrian events and taking to the stage in a fullscale theatrical production, in every corner of Haileybury’s Berwick campus there is always something happening. The range of learning experiences at this campus, also known as Edrington, is deliber ately diverse to ensure every student can find activities and subjects that interest and inspire them. The Basics of Beekeeping Part of the Curious Minds extra-curricular pro gram, the Haileybury Hive initiative has been creating a buzz at Edrington since the bees arrived in October last year. Teachers and stu dents built the hives and they carefully man age and care for the bees and extract the fresh honey.“Students understand more about the biology and ecology of bees and they enjoy har vesting and bottling the honey and learning how to use it in cooking and candle making,” says Jacqueline Gough, Head of the Curious Minds program. “I often find students walking past the apiary and looking through the viewing windows to see the bees at work.”
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Other extra-curricular activities also range from chess, coding and taking part in national science and mathematics challenges to the Duke of Edinburgh award program and Hai leybury Pipes & Drums. Performing Arts and Playing Fields Haileybury Berwick’s spacious campus and grounds feature an assembly and concert hall so there are plenty of chances for students who are dramatically, musically, or artistically inclined.Theindoor pool, playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, and sports hall also provide a backdrop for students to develop their sporting abilities. Edrington is even home to its own successful equestrian team with some young riders being selected to represent their state in national competitions. Much more than a school, Haileybury Berwick encourages every student to discover more and follow their passion. Haileybury Berwick encourages every student to discover more and follow their passion.
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Mrs Jeanette Rawlings Meet Jeanette Rawlings, Head of Haileybury Berwick. Jeanette, who began this role in 2016, has extensive experience in school leadership, teaching and learning theory and practice, and pastoral care. What attracted you to Haileybury? At Haileybury we believe that ‘every student matters every day’ and this is evident in everything we do –from the focus on academic excellence to the care we have for the students. We truly want our students to succeed, to have a sense of belonging and to feel part of our warm and welcoming community. What is special about the Berwick campus? Our campus is known for its strong sense of community — every student is known and encouraged to do their very best and the staff are committed to their success and wellbeing. We also have 27 acres of beautiful grounds for students and their families to enjoy. What do you enjoy most about your role? I especially enjoy working with the students, families and staff at Berwick. I also enjoy teaching Science because teaching has always been one of my passions and it is an authentic way for me to get to know students and to be known by them.
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Koo Wee Rup Secondary College fosters and maintains a calm learning environment with strong relationships between Students, Parents and Staff with the student at the centre. We recognise that all students are individuals and as educators we take our role very seriously to ensure that every student progresses and develops into their personal best. With an ethos of collaboration and an emphasis on continuous improvement we are focused on ensuring our students continue to develop the necessary skills and attributes that will prepare them for any possible future whether that be vocational or academic. I can give you my sincere assurance that Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is a school worthy of your serious attention and consideration as you make the important decision around your child’s education and pathway. Please do not hesitate to contact myself or any member of the leadership team if you would like to have further discussions around the colleges suitability to meet the learning needs of your child.
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Minaret College is a school of choice for more than 2500 students across three campuses – Springvale, Officer and Doveton. Integrating Islamic values into the Victorian curriculum, including numeracy, literacy, Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies, the vision of Minaret College is to provide an environment where young Muslim students flourish. Interested to know more? Request a tour by calling 9574 0567 or go to minaret.vic.edu.au
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Speaking of their recent win, Mr Taksim shared: “We had strong foundations to build on, but this award, judged independently by prominent educational leaders, validates our directions and efforts. We still have opportunities for improvement, but we’re focused on the right priorities and making transformative changes for the better.”
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Minaret College has had a lot to celebrate in 2022 - their 30-year anniversary. Recently the College also added the title of ‘National Award Winners’ to one of their many reasons to celebrate, announced as winners of the Crescent Awards School Innovation and Renewal Award in Sydney. Crescent Awards are Australia-wide and acknowledge, show case and celebrate educators, teams, leaders and Muslim learners who are achieving suc cess and making an outstanding contribution to theWithcommunity.aphilosophy of continuous improvement and being student centered, since starting his role as Executive Principal, Mohammed Taksim and his team have been working hard to take the College from good to great.
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Henry Grossek I was chatting with some friends the other day, none of whom worked in the education sector. They were bemused, to say the least, to hear that not only were we facing a critical teacher shortage but also a disturbing lack of interest by teachers in applying for principal positions in our schools. That surprised me. It hardly a secret that we are facing a leadership crisis on our profession, yet the public awareness of that fact is certainly limited. Perhaps it’s masked by the fact that vacancies are always filled, albeit on a temporary basis, in an increasingly alarming level. People ask me why the interest in leading schools has waned these days. The reasons replicate those expressed by teachers - lack of recognition, excessive workload and pay and conditions. It’s a great job, a most important one - one that I have enjoyed for many years now. It’s also a very demanding one, as are many others. In saying that, hopefully the attention being paid by our decision-makers to the current lack of interest in school leadership positions can be turned around and swiftly so. Our children deserve that.
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By Eleanor Wilson Casey Council has announced plans to dis continue the Retirement Villages Develop ment Grant program (RVDG), which provided 13 villages in the municipality with more than $200,000 in funding in the 2021-22 financial year.In a council meeting on Tuesday 16 August, council administrators voted unanimously to redirect funds to a broader grants program after a final distribution in the 2022-23 financial year. A council report said the grant program will be discontinued as it “does not align with cur rent Council Grants Policy or processes that reflect best practice”. “It is a closed program that is only available to one demographic, whereas all other grant programs are intended to reach a broad cross section of the municipality,” the report said. Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said the decision is“an important step [council is taking] to ensure there is equity across the community”.“I’mvery pleased with the recommendation that sees those funds that have been al located in that way go back into the grants program that allows a broader group of people to access those grants,” she said in the council meeting.Despite council’s confidence, the decision has been slammed by retirees. Secretary of a resident committee involved in the grant program is Rob Smith, who said village residents should be afforded a discount or grant to lessen the cost of council rates. “It is strongly believed that there should be a rate discount for villages or as has been the case for a number of years, a grant to village residents,” he said. “The village maintains all internal roads, [whereas] the council has to fund road repairs for the general suburb. “The village provides internal street lighting and is maintained at their cost. Again, the council has no expense for this but does so on a normal council street.” He argued that retirement villages are also of higher unit density than the number of houses on a typical street, meaning council would collect more revenue from villager’s rates.“Given the council is obtaining more income from a Retirement Village block than the same size in the street, infrastructure and service costs in a village for the council are negligible,” he said.
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The City of Casey has been providing annual funding to retirement villages since 2010/11, when a group of retirement village residents submitted a proposal for funding to offset rates for residents in retirement villages and to support village resident committees in their contribution to village life. While council acknowledged the grant originally sought to offset rates charges, it said there are other mechanisms in place to support retired residents experiencing financial hardship.“TheRevenue and Rating Plan 2021-2025 details rebates for eligible ratepayers,” the report said. Niki Spry gives the thumbs up during the 400th Parkrun event around Berwick Springs lake on Saturday 13 August. Hundreds converged on the lake to mark the event.
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The Archibald Prize is expected to rake in $5 million in regional tourism revenue for the City of Casey when it begins a six-week exhibi tion at Bunjil Place next month. As the exclusive Victorian venue for the 2022 regional tour, the exhibition is estimated to attract upwards of 65,000 visitors to the re gion, according to Bunjil Place gallery director Georgia Cribb. “We are expecting over 75 per cent of overall exhibition visitors to come from outside Casey,” she said. The Archibald Prize is regarded as Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize, and will showcase 50 works at the Narre Warren loca tion from 3 September to 16 October. The display at Bunjil Place Gallery will feature the notable Packing Room Prize winner Claus Stangl with his portrait of director, writ er, actor and producer Taika Waititi alongside 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas with his portrait of Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens, titled Moby Dickens. Narre Warren Business Group president Dale Munckton said the exhibition is exciting for local “Afterbusinesses.achallenging couple of years, events that can bring people to the City of Casey for dining and shopping are very important for the local economy,“ he said. Former City of Casey mayor Wayne Smith, who was instrumental in the establishment of Bunjil Place, said the Archibald Prize has the potential to put Bunjil Place on the map as a premier arts destination. “Bunjil Place already has a good reputation and a lot of people who have been love it,” he said.“But there are a lot of people who have never heard of Bunjil Place that now will, and I’m sure when they walk into the building they’ll be blown away by it. “After the Archibald I think there will be more touring exhibitions approaching Bunjil Place and wanting to come to us, rather than us seeking bookings.”
Mr Smith said he hopes the civic centre can establish itself alongside other regional gallery spaces, including the Bendigo Art Gallery and Art Gallery of Ballarat. “We know from Bendigo, with the recent Elvis Exhibition, the impact that had in terms of accommodation and food and all the extra benefits of travel,” he said. “I think we can equal if not surpass the success of Bendigo and Ballarat [galleries].”
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The draft development plan has been the subject of strong community objection in recent weeks, with residents claiming a proposed waste transfer station will pose further problems for residents, who claim they have been exposed to unpleasant odour from the current landfill for many years.
Mr Smith said the municipality now needs to focus on accommodating visitors who travel to the region to visit prospective exhibitions at Bunjil“We’vePlace.got excellent eateries, we’ve got shopping, we’ve got it all aside from accommodation,” he said. “I think if we focus on providing accommodation for visitors from outside the region, it will just open up a world of opportunity to hold larger conferences and events.”
Lynbrook Residents Association spokesperson Viv Paine said the association is pleased with the community’s effort to present submissions to the plan. “Lynbrook Residents Association is agreeably surprised that so many residents have made submission to council in regard to their desire to have the Hampton Park tip closed forever,” he said. He said the community is still holding strong in their objection to the development plan.“Petitions are underway that will be presented to Casey Council and to State parliament voicing the people’s opposition to this unwelcome proposal to further develop the hallam park tip,” he said. Alongside submissions to the plan, council also received 25 questions from 15 submitters regarding the development plan at the council meeting on 16 August. But rather than answering each public question, which is typical practise in council meetings, Ms Duff directed submitters to wait for the council’s report into development plan submissions.“Thequestions that have been posed by the 15 submitters are related to the consultation process that’s currently underway with respect to the draft development plan,” she said. Ms Duff detailed the concerns raised by the questions, which included the proximity of waste transfer facility to residential areas, environment and health impacts, impact on property value and questions of compensation and encroachment of buffers into residential areas.Also mentioned were queries surrounding the extent of public notification and access to material for non-English speaking residents, high volume of truck movements, the hours of the proposed waste transfer facility and considerations of alternate locations for the waste transfer“We’vefacility.endeavoured to provide a solid overview of the issues they’ve raised and represent those issues here publicly today and provide an overview of the process the council must undertake as part of its administrative duties,” Ms Duff said. But Mr Paine said he was concerned by the administrator’s approach.
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Federation University backflips on arts degree
“I was concerned the administrators didn’t take the time to answer each of 15 public questions on the plan individually rather than bulk them together and then move on,” he said.
By Eleanor Wilson Federation University has backflipped on a decision to can its Bachelor of Arts program just one week after announcing the move. Federation University acting vice-chancellor Liam Sloan announced on Friday 12 August the arts program would continue, undergoing a comprehensive review to meet student and industry needs. “As part of Federation University Australia’s commitment to the communities that we serve, we have listened to staff and the community, and have made the decision that the Bachelor of Arts (BA) program will continue in 2023,” he said. “We will review the BA to ensure it is fit for purpose to be delivered as part of our Australian-first co-operative education model for regional students wanting a headstart on a successful career and for regional employers wanting graduates primed for the workplace. “We look forward to working with staff and extended communities to ensure that our arts programs lead to successful career outcomes for students and help to drive growth in our communities.”
The National Tertiary Education Union called the reversal “a major victory”. “Working together, we have saved the jobs of hard-working staff who were left devastated by the arbitrary shutting down of a core university offering,” NTEU Federation University branch president Mathew Abbott said. “It’s a huge victory for regional students and university staff who deserve access to an arts program without having to leave their communities and move to metropolitan ar eas.” NTEU Victorian Division assistant sec retary Sarah Roberts added the union’s back lash to the decision had sent a clear message to all university managements. “Arts graduates make society stronger. Universities must factor the cost of running an arts program into all business decisions,” she “Vice-chancellorssaid. have been put on notice: we will fight and win when jobs and communities’ access to higher education are under threat.” The arts program is run at several of the university’s campuses, including Berwick. It comes alongside an announcement Federation University would embed a ‘cooperative education model’ across all of its courses from 2025, providing academic credit to students undertaking workplace experience. To gain the practical skills employers are looking for, every student enrolled in a course at the university would complete accredited learning in a workplace, start up or consultancy, with options for paid cadetships, internships, or working on real projects on campus to deliver practical outcomes for industry. Mr Sloan said the university would be the first choice for regional students wanting a headstart on a successful career and for regional employers wanting graduates primed for the workplace. “Students will benefit from working on projects in real workplaces, delivering practical outcomes for industry, government, and not-for-profits, with the work experience they gain contributing to their academic record,” he said.
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What were you like as a kid? I suppose you would have to ask my mum this question. She would probably have a different answer. I think I was quite good!
2 Go op shop hunting Every decent op shop will have a solid collection of books in great condition for just a few dollars each. It can be a lucky dip as far as quality and selection go but it’s generally worth the time.
What are you currently listening to/watching or reading? Just finished watching Ozarks. Gripping drama and well written. Not one for the kids. How would you describe your fashion sense? Pre-Covid it was crisp and sharp. Now casual, functional and lots of activewear. Have you had a pet that has made an impact on your life? My current dog Tammy (Siberian Husky) has made a big impact on my life. She has spent the last two years with me working from home, and follows me wherever I go. She is 13 now and can’t run like she used to, but she has been the best dog ever. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Spaghetti Bolognese. It is a simple yet understated dish. Great for carb loading as well! Where is your dream holiday destination? The Maldives is on the list, and hopefully I get there before the sea levels rise too much… Clear warm water, snorkeling, diving and surfing. Perfect!
3 Find a neighbourhood library Wonderful intiatives set up by eager readers. Generally free, the book swap system doesn’t need a libary card or subscription. Often found in front yards or fences, have a check on social media to see if there’s one near you.
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Narre Warren couple wake up with an extra $5 million
What is your favourite colour and why? Purple. Not sure why, but I have always liked the different tones of purple. It is a regal color. Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert? An extrovert. I love being around people and love being part of the action!
A Narre Warren couple are starting the week $5 million richer, after winning division one in Saturday’s TattsLotto draw. The small business owners held one of four division one entries across Australia in TattsLotto draw 4285 on Saturday 13 August, each of which pocketing $5 million. The couple were hard at work on Sunday when an official fromThe Lott reached out to the husband and wife team, who were brought to tears by the news.“Oh my god! I can’t speak through the tears,” the wife said. “You have no idea what this means to us. We own a small business and it’s been pretty much closed for the past two years. We’ve struggled so much. This is incredible. The couple explained they’d been replaying the same TattsLotto entry for years. “A long time ago, I got this ticket and I just kept it in my Favourites. I’m glad I did!” she said. “At the moment, I can’t even think what we’ll do with the prize. My mind is blank. “It’s just a huge weight off our shoulders and we can just relax and have financial freedom.” The winning couple purchased their marked 24-game entry online at thelott.com winningAcrossAustralia,therewerefourdivisiononeentriesinTattsLottodraw4285–twofromNewSouthWalesandtwofromVictoria.
What was your most memorable moment? I have a lot of memorable moments, but the last 10km of the Gold Coast marathon this year was pretty special and I got to share it with a good friend as we both powered through to the end!
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What’s one question you have never been able to get the answer to? This question… THREE … ways to celebrateBook Week, 20 - 26 August 1 Post about your favourite book on social media Take a photo of you with basedYounarrative?topic?youofnovel/biography/encyclopediayourchoiceandtelltheworldwhyloveit.Wasittheauthor?TheCouldyourelatetotheGetitoutintheopen.neverknowwhomightgrabitonyourrecommendation.
What was your favourite subject in school? I didn’t really have any favorites. Maybe PE, as the mechanics of the human body has always interested me. I enjoyed the social aspect of school. I had a lot of good friends at school and still close to quite a few of them! What event past or present would you like to witness? A past event would have to be the Berlin Wall being torn down. Walls are used to hold up a roof, not separate a country. In the present, there is nothing more pleasing than witnessing people disembark a plane and into the arms of loved ones at the arrivals gate. It gets me every time. Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Tom Hafey (motivational and inspirational), Scotty James (stories of snowboarding, traveling and making TikToks), Jess Trengrove (to talk all things running and running shoes in particular), Chris Hemsworth , Ryan Reynolds (for added humor), Uncle Roger (he would let me know if the egg fried rice is any good).
A man has been found guilty of firing a shotgun inside a car as he robbed and car-jacked its occupants in Doveton. Omar Kakar, 34, of Cranbourne North, was found guilty by a Victorian County Court jury of armed robbery, aggravated car jacking and reckless conduct endangering life.Kakar had argued he believed at the time that he had a “legal right” to take the occupants’ phones, cash and the red Mazda vehicle as collateral for a debt owed to his sister, sentencing judge Michael Cahill noted on 10 August.Heand his co-offender got into the back seats of the vehicle in Claret Street, Doveton on 19 November 2019.
By Cam Lucadou-Wells and Eleanor Wilson City of Casey administrators have voted unan imously to keep the recently-endangered Doveton Pool in the Park with more frequent opening hours this summer. On 16 August, the council endorsed the $21.14 million master plan to retain the 50-me tre pool after a fierce ‘Save Doveton Pool’ pub lic campaign.Itresulted in the council backflipping on its 2021 plans to replace the pool with park land.In the gallery was Greg Pargeter, whose late father and former Berwick mayor Syd Pargeter had led efforts to build the historic outdoor pool in the 1960’s. He was pleased with the administrators’ “changed“Councilsperspective”.aredivesting themselves of these facilities to reduce their recurrent costs. It’s happening not just in Casey but right around Australia.“They’re now recognising the groundswell of community support for the pool’s redevel opment.”Theproject is contingent on receiving 50 per cent funding from State and Federal Gov ernments.Welcoming the council’s master plan as a “terrific step forward”, Bruce MP Julian Hill said that “as promised, I will back a Federal contribution”.“Ofcourse, as council well knows, funding will be subject to a formal business case so we pitch our project as strongly as possible in a highly competitive national grants process. “Labor will be transparent about where and why funding is allocated and will not repeat the rorts and corruption of the Liberals, so I look forward to council presenting the full business case as soon as they have completed it.”
Doveton pool here to stay
Doveton’s 50-metre pool will survive, but not its waterslide, as part of a $21 million redevelopment. A pool plaza, sand beach, water play area and adventure playground are proposed to the right of the 50-metre pool. By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Kakar carried what appeared to be a sawnoff shotgun to protect himself from what he claimed was a “dangerous” male debtor, he claimed.Thedebtor wasn’t in the car at the time. Instead his younger brother and the brother’s friend were in the front seats. Kakar brandished the loaded gun, scaring the victims into handing over their phones andHecash.then fired a shot into the rear-view mirror, ordered them out of the car and drove off in the vehicle to his girlfriend’s home nearby. Judge Cahill said the armed robbery and carjacking were planned, premeditated and serious examples of the offences. The victims had been targeted, and were lured out on the pretext of a drug deal into a dead-end street at night, he said. Kakar had been abusing ice, Xanax, ecstasy and alcohol at the time of the carjacking. In pleading not guilty, he claimed he didn’t intend to use the gun to put anyone in fear of harm, and that it discharged accidentally, the judgeButnoted.thejury – by its verdict – was reasonably satisfied that Kakar armed himself to carry out a robbery at gunpoint and that he fired the gun deliberately, Judge Cahill said. It also found that Kakar didn’t genuinely believe he had a legal right to the property, and that he took the possessions by “threat of force”.Kakar pleaded guilty to other charges including being a prohibited person carrying a firearm.Healso admitted to stealing a motorcycle, possessing cocaine and cannabis as well as ammunition, and handling a stolen laptop, headphones, trackie pants and cooler bag while on bail. Judge Cahill noted Kakar had been largely imprisoned since 2013, but for two sixmonth stints in 2017 and 2019.
Fellow administrator Cameron Boardman thanked community members for their “constructive and positive engagement” throughout the consultation process. “I think we can say with a degree of confidence that we have a heightened and invigorated level of discourse and communication with the Doveton community,” he said. In coming months, the council will start de tailed design work and prepare a business case. Construction could start as soon as 2023-’24.
Doveton-Eumemmerring Township Association chair Sean Balfour said the masterplan was a “good balance of pool and park space”, with provision for community groups. “The next stroke is to have it open all year round no matter the dry weather like (Casey) RACE and (Casey) ARC (pools).” As part of the project,‘all year round’ attractions such as water play, playground, barbecue area and events forecourt would be added to theThesite.Gambetta room and three small pools would be demolished. The upgrade would also comprise reducing the depth of the 50-metre pool’s former divingboard end, building a changeroom ‘village’ and increasing car parking. According to Casey, the redeveloped pool would cost between $192,000 to nearly $500,000 a year, depending on the length of pool season. This is expected to be offset by reduced maintenance costs. From this summer, the outdoor pools will open on days 25 degrees Celsius and hotter – a reduction from the previous 30-degree temperature trigger. The pool season will also lengthen to between 19 November and 2 April. The operating model is estimated to cost Casey $333,650 – marginally less than the estimated $390,928 cost of opening every day during pool season without the temperature trigger.Currently, the pool costs the council $260,000 a year. City of Casey administrator Miguel Belmar called the decision “a good news story for the community”.“Doveton pool will continue to exist into the future, it will continue to exist not only as a pool but, as set out in the masterplan, a park is proposed and its a year round accessible park,” he said in the meeting. “I note that council’s Capital Works Program does not have the financial capacity to deliver the project to full and we are seeking a 50 per cent funding agreement between council, the State and Federal Governments,” Mr Belmar said. “I urge the government assist council in being able to conclude this facility to the extent that’s shown in the masterplan and to the extend the community is seeking and has demonstrated its interest in.”
Guilty verdict: Gun-toting carjacker jailed for up to 6 years
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He’d been previously convicted for false imprisonment, armed robbery and robbery, including robbing and assaulting a pizza delivery driver and holding up a servo attendant at knifepoint. Jail terms hadn’t deterred Kakar from reoffending, the judge noted. His rehabilitation prospects seemed “limited”. Judge Cahiell accepted there was a link between Kakar’s significant intellectual disability and his offending. A refugee born in Afghnistan, Kakar spiralled into drug addiction in his teens to block out anxiety, sadness and anger and the effects of childhood violence. At 19, he was traumatised when he witnessed a bombing in Afghanistan. Kakar was jailed for up to six years, including a non-parole period of four years. His term includes 980 days in pre-sentence detention.
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By Cam Lucadou-Wells The Federal Government still plans to place temporary protection visa holders on more se cure visas, but there’s “no timeline”, says Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil. Ahead of the May Federal election, Labor opposed temporary protection visas in fa vour of permanent protection visas for asylum seekers.Some have languished on Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) for more than a decade. They are required to reapply for TPVs every three years, with no rights for family reunion or overseas travel. At the launch of a youth engagement program in Hampton Park on 10 August, Ms O’Neil said the election promise to abolish TPVs was still “Labor policy”. She confirmed the abolition of the Temporary Protection Visa program would still happen at some stage. “We’ve only been in government for nine weeks.”Dandenong-based refugee advocate Wicki Wickramasingham said long-suffering asylum seekers in the South East were both pleased and frustrated by the recent exemption given to the ‘Biloela’ Tamil family. After four years fighting against deportation, the family of four were granted permanent visas by the Federal Government earlier this month. But meanwhile, more than 1200 asylum seekers in the South East are waiting for the same, Mr Wickramasingham said. “Most of the Sri Lankan asylum seekers are also Tamils, some of them have been here for 15 years.“They are asking me, ’What about our families from Sri Lanka that haven’t been able to visit us for all this time?’ “The government hard-line is still there.”
Home Affairs Minister and Hotham MP Clare O’Neil.
Torcasio top of the class across Australia
Sandra Torcasio from Casey Grammar School won Primary School Teacher of the Year (non-government school) at the Australian Education Awards on Friday 12 August. 294595 Picture: SUPPLIED Walking along with wattle in the Cardinia Street Nature Reserve, Berwick. 294092
Casey Grammar Principal Fiona Williams said staff and students have long known and appreciated how exceptional their awardwinning colleague is. “Sandra’s passion, creativity, innovation, and capacity for education have seen her achieve incredible outcomes as our Junior School Head of Teaching and Learning,” Ms Williams said. “We are so proud to see her receive National recognition for this.” Casey’s Head of Junior School, Melissa Roberton, described Ms Torcasio as a visionary, who is highly effective with her time. “Everything Sandra does is with students’ best interests at the forefront of her mind,” Ms Roberton said. “She is a researcher who stays abreast of best practice, sets high expectations for herself, students, and staff, is very well organised, and data driven whilst always being modest and humble. “Many parents are so grateful that Sandra taught their children. “She asks after her past students - even once they’ve graduated Casey Grammar. “To have been taught by Sandra is a privilege.”
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DOWN Thumbs down To my neighbour for the dog act of placing my bin in the middle of my driveway after they fall over on bin morning. Thumbs down To Scott Morrison giving himself extraordinary government powers. Thumbs down To the bloke who nearly caused a crash in the McDonald’s drive-thru on Wednesday morning.
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Thumbs down To Australia Post for moving their parcel pick-up to the middle of nowhere. Old one was in Central Cranbourne and if you don’t have a car to access the new one on Paramount Boulevard, forget it. Thumbs down To rising petrol prices again!
Sandra Torcasio of Casey Grammar School was declared Primary School Teacher of the Year (non-government school) at the annual Australian Education Awards on Friday 12 August in Sydney. The judges recognised Ms Torcasio’s ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, particularly through technology.AsJunior School Head of Teaching and Learning, Ms Torcasio uses her considerable experience to ensure that the curriculum focuses on best practice, while mentoring and supporting new staff. Ms Torcasio said she felt both honoured and humbled in receiving the prestigious award.“I’dlike to thank everyone at Casey Grammar for your ongoing support and encouragement.Ilove what I do and feel privileged to work with such a fantastic team,” she said. “With passion and hard work, you can achieve anything. In my case, it has allowed me to carve a career of innovation and impact.“It always comes back to providing the best education I can offer to our students, so that we’re teaching the whole child. My goal is to deliver teaching in ways that engage the students and encourage enthusiasm in their learning.”TheAustralian Education Awards, presented by The Educator, reward effective leadership, commitment to the profession, academic achievements, and innovation.
Thumbs up To Australia Post for quick delivery of three parcels. Thumbs down To Essendon and their institutionalised arrogance at the administrative level. Thumbs down To the potholes. They are dangerous and a driving hazard. No one seems to care! Thumbs up To Carlton missing the finals after such a promising year.
“In the circumstances I assess your prospects of rehabilitation as very good.” Judge Wraight said the continuation of Amr’s “sustained rehabilitation” should be maintained.Minutesprior to sentencing, the court was told Amr was charged with drug trafficking while on bail two weeks earlier. A prosecutor told the court Amr was found with drugs, a bullet and $11,000 cash at Hyatt Place hotel on 31 July. Judge Wraight said the new charges were “not good news” but were untried. They could not be considered as part of the current sentencing.Amrwas put on a two-year community corrections order, plus 168 days in pre-sentence detention as “time served”. The supervised CCO will include mental health and drug treatment and judicial monitoring.
By Eleanor Wilson A mural art installation in Berwick’s Kempson Walk is the latest addition in works to upgrade the existing outdoor dining spaces established in BerwickVillage during Covid lockdowns. The outdoor dining spaces were established in Kempson Walk and Berwick Village in early 2021 to support local businesses in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.Now,works to upgrade the existing outdoor spaces is underway, courtesy of funding from the State Government’s Outdoor Activation Fund 2021. City of Casey manager of growth and investment Kathryn Seirlis said the funding will also help to upgrade existing furniture in Kempson Walk, and upgrade outdoor dining spaces and concrete blocks in Berwick Village’s median strip.“The proposed works will improve visual interest and create an attractive and inviting space for visitors and pedestrians to stay and support local businesses,” Ms Seirlis said. “The outdoor dining spaces established during the COVID-19 lockdowns in both Kempson Walk and Berwick Village median strip will be retained but upgraded and refreshed, with the intent of revitalising the existing public spaces within Berwick Village.”
The prospective commerce student suffered a brain injury, which altered his personality and behaviour, Judge Wraight noted. He used cannabis to manage his pain, then spiralled into ‘ice’ and GHB abuse – and crime, the court heard. A psychologist assessed a strong link between his offending and his brain injury, which caused him to act more impulsively. In sentencing, the judge noted that a rehab specialist had reported Amr’s “very successful” recent courses of drug treatment. He had also been reportedly crime free and drug free since bailed in November, Judge Wraight said. “On this occasion, despite your criminal history, you are making a genuine effort to change,” Judge Wraight said. “Undoubtedly it will be difficult for you as you continue to grapple with the issues that led to your drug issues.
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The amount was akin to “street-level” drugdealing, but many times over the minimum traffickable amount of three grams.
Amr’s “extensive and relevant” criminal history began soon after he was struck by a bus while he was cycling in 2008.
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We’re backing you. Backing If you’re looking for work, or you need staff, Jobs Victoria is ready to back you with personalised support, wage subsidies, job search and more. Learn more at jobs.vic.gov.au or call 1300 208 575. Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne. Check coronavirus.vic.gov.au for the latest COVIDSafe Settings. 12561896-ET33-22 NEWS Sped with no lights By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Springvale South ‘ice’ trafficker speeding at up to 182km/h in a stolen car with its headlights off while pursued by police has been sentenced. formethasatwaswasdrivingAmrsyringes,bag’policeescape.utes“atlights100km/honpoliceWestoningunlicensedsuedCountyOmarAmr,30,pleadedguiltyattheVictorianCourttodangerousdrivingwhilepurbypoliceaswellastrafficking‘ice’,drivinganddealingwithproceedsofcrime.PoliceAirWinginitiallyobservedAmrspeedatabout160km/hinthestolenHondaCivicDandenong-HastingsRoadinCranbourneabout2.18amon27May2021.Inanattemptedinterceptshortlyafter,acaractivatedlightsbehindAmr’svehicleWesternPortHighway.Insteadofstopping,Amracceleratedfromto182km/h,andturnedoffthecar’stoavoiddetection.PoliceAirWingandthepolicecarfollowedadistance”.AfterpullingupinHastingsabout15min-later,AmrjumpedaseriesoffencestoHewaschaseddownandbittenbyadog.Duringthefootchase,Amrflunga‘manoverafence.Itwasfilledwith55gramsof‘ice’,$730cash,twophonesandtheCiviccarkeys.Afteranklesurgeryfordog-bitewounds,toldapoliceinterviewhedidn’tthinkhiswasdangerous.“IthinkIwasjustgoingabitfastbut…Iincontrolofthecar.”Heclaimedheborrowedwhathethoughta“rental”carfromafriend.JudgeWraightsaidthedrivingathighspeednightwithlightsoffcould“onlybeassessedserious”.Amr,whoreportedsmokingtwogramsofdaily,concededtheseized‘ice’hadbeensale.
The Kempson Walk furniture works started on 11 July 2022, while work on the Kempson Walk mural began on 9 August 2022. Both Kempson Walk works will be complete by the end of August 2022. to food space
· Crawley and Brundrett Roads closed for approximately four weeks each later this year.
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· Short-term closure of the Ernst Wanke Road intersection later this year. Access will be maintained for emergency services in the area, including the NarreWarren North CFA. To keep up to date with local detours and changed traffic arrangements, visit bigbuild. vic.gov.au/disruptionsTheNarreWarrenNorth Upgrade is set to be completed by late 2023.
“We know that in some cases the money is being used to offset council rates for individual residents.“Fora small number of Casey residents, this change will effectively be a rate increase by Thirteenstealth.”retirement villages in the City of Casey are currently sharing in $204,335, with funding allocation ranging from $3000 to over $26,000, on a $1.94 per week per unit basis.According to council figures, the current use of the grant varies throughout the villages involved, which include Woodlands Park, Fiddlers Green, Saffron Grove, Selandra Rise, Edrington Park, Berwick Brae, Blue Hills, Blue Hills Rise, Botanic Gardens, Casey Grange, Hunters Green, Hampton Heath and Berwick retirement villages. Of these retirement villages, the majority use the grant to invest in village projects and capital improvement, including amenities such as fountains, gardens and barbecues. Two of the villages use the funding to reduce village service fees, while another two villages use the grant directly to offset council rates for residents, saving individual residents about $100 per year on council rates.
The additional funding provided for 167 Neighbourhood Houses to increase their coordination hours to 25 hours a week, with 27 Neighbourhood Houses receiving financial support for the first time.
Victorian Shadow Minister for Seniors Tim Bull said recurrent funding would end the uncertainty in the sector created by the current government. “Everyone who received this funding believed it was recurrent and utilised for core service provision purposes,” Mr BullSomesaid. staff were placed on permanent contracts and programs were established to run well into the future but Neighbourhood House managers and workers were later told by the State Government that the funding was not recurrent.NHV has advised if funding was not secured on a permanent basis, it would result in either the closure or a major reduction in services at 27 of Victoria’s 401 Neighbourhood Houses and a reduction of 154,000 hours across the remaining centres.Brad Battin MP said Neighbourhood Houses played a vital role in the community and deserved certainty.
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While crews undertake work, they are urging motorists to observe changed traffic arrangements and be aware of local road and access closures, including: · Crawley Road changed to left-in and out only. · Brundrett Road changed to right and left in and left out only.
A multi-million-dollar sports pavilion and oval has been officially unveiled at Berwick Chase Recreation Reserve, featuring accessible ame nities and cricket facilities. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff was joined by Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas and local club representa tives on 9 August to officially open the facility, which was supported by $1.75 million in coun cil funding and $1.4 million in State Govern mentThefunding.newpavilion, adjacent to the oval, fea tures two female friendly change rooms with amenities, female-friendly umpire change room with amenities, accessible toilet, stor age, canteen and an undercover spectator area.The oval includes 50 lux LED lighting, a synthetic cricket pitch, as well as cricket practice nets for club and casual play. Nearby Berwick Chase Primary School will also be able to access the new facility for school sports and physical education programs. Mr Maas used the launch as an opportunity to encourage locals to get involved in their local sporting “Communityclub.sports are vital to the health and wellbeing of our community and the new pavilion gives locals of all ages and abilities even more reason to sign up to local clubs,” he said.“It is fantastic to see the upgrade delivered which will help Berwick Chase Primary School enhance their sports programs and provide the community with a great space for sports and“Ourrecreation.students and the broader community will benefit from this new area for many years to come.”
· Temporarily relocating Memorial Drive bus stops.
From page 1 “Council also has a Rate Payment and Financial Hardship Policy which sets out pay ment processes for those unable to afford their rates.“Retirement village residents experiencing financial disadvantage can be accommodated through these existing processes and therefore additional rebates through the RVDG are not required.”ButCasey Residents and Ratepayers Association spokesperson Brendan Browne said using council hardship assistance would be “a terrible outcome” for retirement village resi dents.“The Hardship Policies are not an adequate substitute, as they are likely to result in a de ferment of the rates, rather than any sort of waiver of payment,” Mr Browne said. “It would be disappointing if council uses the need to update the grant process as an op portunity to increase the rate burden of retir ees.
Crews switched traffic to northbound lanes on Narre Warren North Road from 15 Picture:August.SUPPLIED
Crews working on the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade switched traffic over to newly constructed northbound lanes from 15 August, as the upgrade entered a new phase of construction.Nowthatthe traffic has been switched onto the new lanes, crews will begin upgrading the existing road to form the new southbound lanes, the culvert over Troups Creek and the intersections at Memorial Drive, Crawley Road and Brundrett Road. This next stage of construction will also see works get under way on important safety improvements to key intersections, Major Road Projects Victoria said. This includes changes to access at Crawley Road, which will become left-in and left-out access only and removing right turns from Brundrett Road to NarreWarren North Road. As part of the works to upgrade the Memo rial Drive intersection, a new signalised Uturn lane will be built 20 metres south of the intersection, which MRPV said would provide easy and safe access to Crawley Road. These works would run until early 2023, authorities said. “We thank the community for their patience throughout the works, and we urge motorists to familiarise themselves with local detours and observe changed traffic conditions in the area,” Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan said. The project, together with the Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade, is being undertaken to create greater capacity on the key north-south road corridor in Melbourne’s growing South East. The project will also improve safety for the 14,000 vehicles that travel along the section of Narre Warren North Road each day, according to MRPV.
City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff and Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas officially unveiled the new facilities.Picture: SUPPLIED Berwick’s Neighbourhood House is set to receive increased recurrent funding should the Liberals win the State election.In 2018, additional funding of $5.4m per annum was provided to Neighbourhood Houses Victoria (NHV) following a significant campaign by the sector, which was supported the Liberals.
New pavilion, oval
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Traffic switch for Narre Warren North Rd
“We refuse to sit by and watch a number of them close, leaving our community without vital programs that support families and those vulnerable in our community when the cost of living is rising,” Mr Battin Neighbourhoodsaid.Houses Victoria’s interim chief executive Cameron MacRae said NHV was pleased to see the Liberals’“Incommitment.doingso,the Victorian Liberals and Nationals recognise the important role Neighbourhood Houses play in strengthening health and wellbeing outcomes for local Victorian communities, particularly in regional and rural Victoria where half of our over 400 Neighbourhood Houses are located,” Mr MacRae“Wesaid.look forward to hopefully seeing bipartisan support on this issue leading into the State election. “The uncertainty currently faced by Neighbourhood Houses and Networks simply cannot continue.”
Funding promised‘Houses’for Brad Battin MP outside Berwick Neighbourhood Centre with manager Kim Peterson.
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· Memorial Drive closed for up to eight weeks from 15 August, followed by left out only from 30 September.
By Tara Cosoleto, AAP Refugee and migrant women’s experiences of sexual harassment in the workplace will be investigated for the first time in a national study.The Monash University project, launched earlier this month, will explore what challenges these women face and how those obstacles differ from others in society. “We have big national studies that don’t capture the specific experiences of women who are migrants and refugees,” lead researcher Associate Professor Marie Segrave told“IfAAP.you are on a sponsored visa, if you are a student who only has a limited number of work hours, or if you hold a temporary visa, it can really contribute to someone targeting you for harassment, but it also potentially limits your options for seeking support.”
Prof Segrave is hoping to hear from more than a thousand Australian women for the study, which is being done in partnership with the Harmony Alliance. “Australia is finally having the conversations we need to have about sexual harassment in the workplace,” the alliance’s chair Nyadol Nyuon said. “It’s so important that we now understand the experiences of migrant and refugee women who we know are at a higher risk of sexual harassment at work so that we can develop the systemic and cultural responses that are needed to ensure their safety.”
The study launches online on Tuesday 9 August and will last for a month. A report into the findings is expected to be published early next year.
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Previous studies have looked at the broader safety and security issues of migrant and refugee women, but this cohort hasn’t been asked before about their experiences at work. “We were able to demonstrate that temporary visa holders experience a higher rate of controlling and abusive behaviours that are directly connected to their migration status,” Prof Segrave said. “We expect that people decide to put up with harassment at work until they’re a permanent resident but we’ve never been able to demonstrate that. “Visa sponsorship, visa systems and migration status really should be part of the conversation to better understand women’s experiences.”
Workplace sexual harassment under the spotlight Nyadol Nyuon says the study will examine migrant women’s experiences of workplace sexual harassment.Picture: LUKAS COCH, AAP
Proactive youth support
Candy Bowers (back fourth left), MERLE youth practitioner Kwabs Agyeman-Manu (fifth left) with Hampton Park Secondary College staff and students. 290797
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By Cam Lucadou-Wells An aptly-named program that aims to em power 60 disaffected young people has been launched by South East Community Links. The MERLE (Mentor, Empower, Reflect, Learn, Earn) pilot program shares the same proactive, lofty aims of SECL’s late founder MerleSECLMitchell.chiefexecutive Peter McNamara said the naming honours Ms Mitchell’s legacy as a “renowned and respected grassroots social justiceTheadvocate”.federally-funded program helps young people, particularly from culturally diverse backgrounds, across the South East to “gain life skills to reach their potential”. It aims to keep the participants “on track” at school, moving onto further education, training and employment as well as “building resilience, a sense of belonging and a brighter future”.“Ithelps to create an environment where young people experience positive involvement at home, school, with friends and in the com munity,” Mr McNamara said. “Key elements of the program include oneon-one and group mentoring; leadership de velopment; and financial and life skills.” Staff from SECL work across school, family and community to provide wrap-around sup port.MERLE was launched with much verve –including a peppy poetry rap performance by students - at one of its partner schools Hamp ton Park Secondary College on 10 August. On hand was Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil – who spoke admiringly of her longtime friends Ms Mitchell and her late husband Eric.She told of how the couple loved and never judged young people. Their home welcomed and was often filled with youth. Ms O’Neil said it was an honour to launch the program, named after “one of the first activists in Springvale”. Ms Mitchell was one of the first to stand up and help a large influx of refugees from South East Asia in the 1970s and 1980s to be accepted as “real Australians”, she said. “(MERLE) is named after someone who was highly important to our community. “She was someone who devoted her entire working life to helping other people.”
Pictures: GARY SISSONS Harlin Ghandhok, Sally Mitchell, Junior Melo, Wayne Haworth, Clare O’Neil, Cassandra Fernando, Peter McNamara, Ross Hepburn and Marlena Kupczyk. 290797 Hampton Park Secondary College student and staff leaders, South East Community Link representatives and guests Clare O’Neil, Cassandra Fernando, Sally Mitchell and Candy Bowers. 290797
Other guest speakers Holt MP Cassandra Fernando and Dandenong writer-activist Candy Bowers also passionately addressed Hampton Park student leaders about making a positiveSallydifference.Mitchell, who is Merle and Eric’s daughter, said the program perfectly married her mother’s social justice advocacy and her father’s mentoring of young people. “Both would really appreciate and value the program and the impact it can have on young people.”Theprogram will be open – but not exclusively - to students from Hampton Park, Lyndhurst and Noble Park Secondary Colleges. SECL youth engagement manager Junior Melo said the program would also include other schools and receive external referrals. “We aim to be reaching as many young people as we can.”
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Home Affairs Minister and Hotham MP Clare O’Neil and Holt MP Cassandra Fernando. 290797 Dandenong writer-social activist Candy Bowers and Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil. 290797
Josh Beaver with Grade 5 student Java Lauterboom at Tooradin Primary School. 291897
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More than 1160 athletes have donned the coveted Gold Cap and swum for Australia as part of the prestigious Australian Dolphins squad. Former Tooradin Primary School captain Josh Beaver is one of them. The four-time Commonwealth Games medallist spoke to Gazette Journalist MARCUS UHE about his journey from the Cranbourne Swimming Pool to the Estádio Aquático Olímpico in Rio De Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, and the lengths he went to so he could represent his country.
“Swimming taught me so much. I owe a lot to the sport and a lot to the people that provided me with the tools to become the person I am and all the things I believe in. It taught me a lot about life both inside and outside of the“Notpool.a lot of people get to do something they’re both really good at, and they love. I was really fortunate do that. I’m able to look back and say I gave it a red hot crack while in my window of being an Olympic swimmer.”
Life, lessons and lanes
It’s been said that people learn more through their failures than successes. For former Tooradin resident and 2016 Olympian Josh Beaver, missing qualification for the London 2012 Olympic team ultimately proved to be one of the best things for his career.Having completed Year 12 at Haileybury College in Keysborough in November 2011, he had just a few short months to transition to life as a fulltime professional athlete and prepare for Olympic trials in March the following year. “From what I’d done in the lead-up, I was swimming career-best times - racing and medalling,” Mr Beaver said. “It’s a pretty cut throat event and if you’re on the wrong side of qualifying time, or touch third, you’ve missed the team and all the 12 months of preparation you’ve done in the lead up,“Igone.thought I was a genuine chance to qualify but things didn’t pan out that way.” Inspired by watching the likes of Ian Thorpe, Grant Hackett, Matthew Welsh and Geoff Huegill at the Sydney Olympics as a sevenyear-old, the backstroker adopted the gruelling routine of 4.30am starts and 10 training sessions per week before he finished primary education at Tooradin Primary School. When he didn’t fulfil his goal at the first opportunity, he found the result difficult to swallow.He’d put his life on hold in the hopes that his year would be structured around a midyear trip to the UK, but was forced to settle for watching the event on his couch instead. But rather than bemoan his non-selection and feel sorry for himself, he used it as motivation.“It became one of the biggest turning points for me in my career because I never wanted to feel that way again.
“It was definitely a full lifestyle dedicated to swimming. I could tell you six months in advance where I would be every Tuesday at 6am. I was prepared for it, I was eating right, I was making sure I got the most sleep. “I decided I needed a more balanced lifestyle. I picked up casual work at the pool, did some other things, and tried studying.” Come 2014, the still-inexperienced but more mature 21-year-old was able to handle the wave of emotions in a more professional way.Despite heading to the trials in “peak condition”, qualifications for the Australian team to head to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games got off to a slow start. He felt doubts creeping in and feared a repeat of two years earlier when results and times didn’t go his way. But things were different this time around; he was entering his physical prime as an athlete and went on to swim better than he ever had“Mybefore.first goal was to swim a personal best (PB) and I did that at my first swim. How to swim a PB was the focus coming in. “I ticked that off first and felt like it was a case of mission accomplished. I went on to swim seven PBs out of eight swims. “In the water, you feel like there’s no better feeling when it’s all going well. There is no better feeling. You feel like you’re on top of the world.”Hereturned from Scotland with some shiny souvenirs: a bronze medal in the 100 metre backstroke, silver in the 200 metre backstroke and silver again in the 4x100 metre relay. Two years later, the former Tiger Shark who learnt to swim at the old Cranbourne Swimming Pool and worked-part time at Casey RACE achieved his life goal: swimming for his country at the Rio De Janeiro Olympics.
I dreamt of becoming an Olympian as a young boy; I lived that dream out and not many can say that they’ve done that.”
Josh Beaver with his Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games jacket at Tooradin Primary School. 291897 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
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Having come from a life of setting goals and personal achievements in the water, he turned his attention to goals away from the pool, including spending more time with his family, and entering the fulltime workforce. He landed an internship working with the operations team Swimming Australia and later took on the portfolio of running the junior excellence program. He carries a significant amount of gratitude towards swimming and wants to repay the metaphorical debt to the sport that has given him so much. As the current head of the swimming program at Mentone Aquatic, he hopes to develop the next Emma McKeon or Ariane Titmus. During the recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Beaver returned to Tooradin Primary School to speak to students about his experiences, and the dedication and commitment required to reach the heights that he did.
Reaching the semi-finals of both the 100 and 200 metre backstroke, he described the experience as “euphoric”. While he didn’t achieve the results he wanted, the experience and rubbing shoulders with some of the country’s best athletes as a member of the prestigious Dolphins squad, let alone the world, was one of the highlights of his“Icareer.dreamt of becoming an Olympian as a young boy, I lived that dream out and not many can say that they’ve done that,” Beaver said.After another bronze at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in the 200 metre backstroke, completing an All-Australian podium alongside Mitch Larkin and Bradley Woodward, he began to look at life away from the Whilepool.hewas still weighing up his future at the time of the event, he realised soon after he had little more to give, having committed his whole life to sport from such an early age.
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By Shelby Brooks For 400 Saturday mornings, enthusiastic park runners have woken up early to get active around Berwick Springs Lake. As Victoria’s fourth-longest operating group, Berwick Springs Parkrun celebrated the impressive milestone event on Saturday 13 Au gust with 30 personal bests and many friendly smiles.Berwick Springs Parkrun was first established in October 2013 and has hosted thou sands of people each Saturday morning for a free, timed walk or run.
Founding Berwick Springs parkrunners Martin Klusacek, Jo Pratt, Martin Turner, Alan White, Kathy C and Jason Turner completed their run on Saturday, celebrating their in volvement since the beginning. Co-event director Jason Mittra said the 400th event of the club was a fantastic day of good weather and happy vibes. “We were blessed with good weather. It couldn’t have been any more perfect,” Jason said.“We’re also approaching our ninth birthday. We missed out on a couple of years due to Co vid-19.”Parkrun offers a free, timed 5km run or walk every Saturday at more than 100 locations across“It’sVictoria.avery community-minded group which runs on volunteers to ensure it remains free,” Jason said. “We have the technology for everyone who wants to run to get a barcode to time their runs, and each week they can come back and try to get a better time. “We also have people who are happy to walk.”On Saturday, 173 people crossed the finish line, with the fastest time run at 16.53min, while the finish person completed the course in 59.43min.“Theexciting thing is as Parkrun gets older, the finish times get slower which means more people are turning up to walk,” Jason said. “We have people pushing prams and walking dogs along with our fast runners.” Berwick Springs Parkrun has become a “feeder event”, spawning the establishment of other clubs in Casey and Cardinia. Since it began nine years ago, Berwick Springs Parkrun has had 831 volunteers, 7245 finishers and 11080 personal bests. Jason said Parkrun was for everyone and always aimed to be inclusive and welcoming. “I didn’t consider myself a runner,” Jason said.“A friend told me about Parkrun at a barbecue - my son wanted a medal for finishing a race.“Ijust turned up and was immediately welcomed. It’s very inclusive.”
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The award recognises the contribution of a team or group of people who have worked to directly improve the lives of children, young people and families in Victoria. B4VK offers support for children in emergency accommodation and out of home care, such as foster care, by providing essential items including toiletries and sanitary prod-
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Crossing the line on 400
Volunteer pacers were a drawcard for the day. The parkrunners jog around Berwick Springs Lake. Almost 200 people attended Parkrun on Saturday. Co-event directors Jason Mittra and Tanya Craig.
Backpacks backed for awards night
Event volunteers Cheryle Craig and Michele Summers with a Parkrun participant.
By Marcus Uhe Cranbourne-based charity organisation Backpacks 4 Vic Kids (B4VK) has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 Robin Clark Making a Difference Award as part of this year’s Victorian Protecting Children Awards.
Founder of B4VK Sally Beard said she was overwhelmed to receive the nomination. “For me personally it’s great to see my passion and work recognised, but for all the B4VK team it means so much as most are volunteers,” Ms Beard said. “To know that people see what they’re doing and view it as important is special. “Each morning we have a huddle in the warehouse and it’s been a great lift in hard times, to tell everyone that this is happening. It’s so Msmeaningful.”Beardtookthe opportunity to thank the After Hours Child Protection Services, who nominated B4VK for the award, and wished all nominees well ahead of the ceremony on 7 September. “Just being nominated is amazing, and then to then be told we were selected as a finalist is outstanding. If we were to in this category with so many incredible organisations and community groups also nominated, I don’t know if I would have words.” To learn more about B4VK or to make a donation, go to backpacks4vickids.org.au/home To view the list of other nominees and awards up for grabs, go to victorian-protecting-children-awardsdffh.vic.gov.au/
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Ross Wilkie from the Tooradin Foreshore Committee of Management believes the lanes should remain as they are, but restricted to use by local traffic only. He said they are a useful asset to those who live in the area is they reduce the need to access the South Gippsland Highway. “I think it’s a mistake and it shouldn’t happen,” Mr Wilkie said. “The only people who use the lanes are the locals who know they’re there.” He also raised safety concerns about the need to cross the highway at Foreshore Road in order to travel east from Foreshore and Mickle streets.“It’sputting people in unnecessary danger.”
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Cars out, people in
Trinity Families on track to hand out $1.9M
The community response to the Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation’s recent ‘$50,000 in 50 days’ fundraising campaign is helping to get terrestrial and marine environmental projects under way in Western Port Bay. The campaign has provided funding for the construction of a greenhouse to be used by French Island Landcare as part of the establishment of its Nursery and Community Garden, and financial support for a collaborative research project into protection of Western Port’s unique bryozoan reefs. The foundation’s chief executive Mel Barker said supporting these important projects in the heart of the reserve would have been difficult without the money donated by the community. “These are projects with significant environmental merit that our campaign enabled us to we support. We have been very pleased to be able to notify our donors so quickly about how their money is being put to good use in promoting biodiversity and developing strategies to protect our most valuable natural assets,” Ms Barker said. A greenhouse for French Island will be a polytunnel which will be used by the French Island Landcare Group to grow indigenous tube stock, bush foods, vegetable seedlings, ferns and local orchids.This will support French Island Landcare’s revegetation and shelterbelt projects and will also make a substantial contribution to Landcare’s community and educational activities in and around the Nursery and Community Garden. The Western Port bryozoan reef project will enable local scientists to expand their research into Western Port’s bryozoanInreefs.awondrous underwater environment that is out of sight of all but the most experienced divers, the bryozoa that comprise these reefs are non-photosynthetic filter feeders commonly referred to as ‘lace corals’. The Western Port bryozoans are shallow, large and form contiguous reefs providing important habitat for a multitude of marine species including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and worms. They also provide shelter for some species from the strong currents that are typical of this marine waterway. Historically, the marine species they have nurtured and protected have been damaged by dredging and other human activities.Theresearch project, spearheaded by La Trobe University and marine consulting and research firm Fathom Pacific will quantify the extent of these fragile reefs, the processes that threaten them and make them vulnerable and will shed light on their growth rate.
Those who did not receive a letter but have feedback to offer to contact the council’s customer service line on 9705 5200 or caseycc@ casey.vic.gov.au
In a letter distributed to residents of Lyall and Mickle Streets in Tooradin, the council an nounced they were seeking feedback on the potential to change access to the lanes at 7I be tween Foreshore Road and Mickle Street and 14I, connecting Mickle Street and Lyall Street, following a safety assessment and subsequent recommendation by council officers.
supportedCampaign Dr Travis Dutka,left,receives a bryozoan colony collected by diver Kade Mills in order to study growth rates.Picture: SUPPLIED Trinity Families 2022 grant applications are now open for charities providing services to families in the region covered by the Catholic Diocese of Sale. This year’s disbursement would mark a milestone in the charity’s service to families, taking the amount distributed to more than $1.9Establishedmillion. by the late Bishop Coffey 20 years ago, Trinity Families has been able to as sist more than 100 charities with funding since its inception.Tobeeligible to apply, an applicant must be a registered charity with deductible gift re cipient status and must grant funds to support families in a way which aligns with Catholic values within the defined area of the munici palities of Cardinia, Casey, Baw Baw, Latrobe, Wellington, Bass Coast, South Gippsland and EastRecentGippsland.recipients have included a charity which supplied baby essentials for families in need, another which provided scholarships to homeless teenagers, and an organisation which assists foster carers. “With generous support through the Trinity Families 2021 grant, FareShare has been able to cook and deliver thousands of cooked, nu tritious meals to local agencies, charities and schools in Gippsland to support vulnerable people in the region,” previous grant recipient FareShare said. Trinity Families executive officer MaryWinter said Trinity Families often supports chari ties which have been unable to attract funding from other sources. Trinity Families is a philanthropic trust, allocating earnings from its investments each year and from donations by the Catholic pa rishioners of the Diocese. Whilst it is a Catholic charity, it is there to serve all charities, whether they have a reli gious affiliation or not. Charities wishing to apply for funding are encouraged to download the fillable applica tion form and send it back by Friday 30 Sep tember.Further information is available at trinityfamilies.org.au or via email at trinity@sale. catholic.org.au
Dean Steininger and Emma James with meals from FareShare - one of the charities who received support in 2021. Picture: SUPPLIED NEWS By Marcus Uhe Resident-reported safety concerns have prompted a proposal by the City of Casey to change a pair of Tooradin laneways to be re stricted to pedestrian and cyclist use only.
The letter stated that the width of the laneways are “not appropriate for vehicular traffic under current road safety standards”, and pro posed installing removable vehicle bollards and signage to alert users of the change. Removable bollards will enable emergency vehicles to still access the lanes and not impact response times. With all three of Foreshore Road, Mickle Street and Lyall Street being no-through roads based on their proximity to the Tooradin Fore shore Reserve and the foreshore itself, the lanes allow access to one-another without needing to travel to the end of the roads and access the South Gippsland Highway service lane.Residents have until Friday 2 September to provide feedback on the idea, according to City of Casey Manager City Asset and Plan ning, Keri New. “We are aware of some community concerns regarding this proposal and are seeking community feedback,” Ms New said. “This will be reviewed in full prior to a decision being made.”
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Comparably, young people who had not participated in the project saw a decrease, on average, in their emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction. The Resilience Project Kids Show is coming to Bunjil Place in Narre Warren on Thursday 22 September. To purchase tickets, go to heppellcom.au/events/resilience-project-martin-bunjilplace.
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A joyous event recently saw people of all ages raise their voice and express themselves through song at the community ‘Big Sing’. Held at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar on Saturday 6 August, the event was inclusive of the entire community. “We had people from six years old through to elderly participating and it was a super fun afternoon,” Melbourne Youth Chorale presi dent Kerry Alexander said. “It was fun. We often do formal performances, but this one was more like a relaxing get-together with the wider community to dis cover and enjoy music together.”
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· Mondays from 12.30pm to 2pm. · Venue: Multipurpose Room. · Contact the centre for more details on 9704 1863. Little Flamingo Design Market
WHAT’S ON Sing into Spring concert 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.
· Sugar ‘Experiment’. · Create ‘Wicked’ Green Smoothies. · Learn about gut bacteria + sugar = GROSS.
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· Worm farms (yummy) and sustainable activi ties.Followed by a healthy lunch where we dis cuss changes that can be made with information gained by the experiments. Limited places are available for this free event –call 5990 0900 to register.
Saturday 20 August from 12.30pm at Cran bourne West Community Hub. 4A Flicka Boule vard Cranbourne West.
Saturday 20 August 9am to 12pm. 45 Pearce dale Road Pearcedale. Tooradin Lions Community Market
· Saturday 20 August 10.30am to 12.45pm.
Supporting kids’ health
· Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 BerwickCranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. Second-Hand Book Fair + More @ Narre Warren North Bargains galore at this charity second-hand book fair! There will also be thousands of books,DVDs, Records and Board Games for sale. Come along and discover thousands of items at super low prices, and support the charitable works of the Knights of the Southern Cross plus Lysterfield
By Eleanor Wilson According to Beyond Blue, one in seven young people aged 4 to 17 experience a mental health condition in any given year. Yet young people are less likely than any other age group to seek professional help for their mental health. Now, a show aimed at tackling anxiety and depression in primary school aged children is coming to Narre Warren in the Term 3 school holidays. This September, The Resilience Project hosted by Martin Heppell will provide a high-energy kids show tour across Victoria, sowing the seeds for kids to develop a good relationship with their wellbeing. Through music, storytelling and plenty of laughs, Heppell will teach students and their families‘three happy tricks’ to manage and improve their wellbeing. Specifically, the show teaches kids about gratitude, empathy and kindness (know as GEM), to help them through troubling times. “It’s about giving them hope, letting them know they’re not alone, and knowing that, while going through adversity isn’t fun, if they have strategies to implement to help them out, they can get through it,” Mr Heppell said. He said kids often struggle to seek help when they’re going through tough times, often for fear of judgement. “Kids often struggle with making mistakes because we fuel them with views or opinions of a world that they have to strive to be perfect in,” he said. “It’s important for kids to know they can be comfortable in their own skin; they are worthy of love, they are awesome just the way they are, they’re not perfect and they do have flaws, but they can still celebrate who they are.”
“After two years of really tough lock downs, social isolation and navigating the challenges of online learning, it’s no won der we are seeing such confronting statistics about our children’s mental health,” he said. Research by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found over the pandemic, young people who had participated in The Resilience Project maintained their emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction.
The Resilience Project routinely attends schools to educate kids on dealing with mental health.
Hunt Club Clean Up A group of community volunteers have organ ised this clean up to coincide with Keep Australia BeautifulEveryoneWeek.iswelcome to come along for just hour to pick up some rubbish in the surrounding area.Bags, rubbish pickers and children’s co loured safety vests provided, you just need warm clothes, sturdy shoes and gloves. Come along to see what a difference one hour can make. Meeting at the shopping complex we will wander the surrounding streets to pick up lit ter for an hour. Please register if you would like to come along in case we need to contact you.
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· Friday 26 August 3.30pm-4.30pm, Saturday 27 August 10am-2pm
· Narre Warren North Hall · Old A’Beckett Road · Open 8am until 8pm
Pearcedale Market supports local produce and local artisans, as well as sustainable products and environmental education. Held on the third Saturday of every month, Pearcedale market has local produce, a produce swap, local businesses, sustainable living prod ucts, as well as education and workshops on top ics like bread making, etc.
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The Resilience Project’s founder Hugh van Cuylenburg said the kids show could not come at a more important time.
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· Saturday 20 August 9.30am - 10.30am · Hunt Club Shopping Plaza surrounds. Linsell Boulevard, Cranbourne. Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Book club/book swap and writer’s space Enjoy reading yet you find you end up with too many books? Or would simply like to chat to fel low 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.
A number of workshops were held throughout the day.
Guest presenters Trevor Jones, Marten Visser, Monika Harris and Naomi Heyden ran choral workshops for Junior Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary and Adult streams. A concert performing the songs from the afternoon workshops was held in the evening by Melbourne Youth Chorale, Daughters of the King and Casey Choir, and a solo was performed by upcoming artist Yardley WynneYork.Ms Alexander thanked the City of Casey and EnergyWired Solar for sponsoring the event that united young and old. She said she received positive feedback following the event. “I had an attendee say, ‘Congratulations on such a fun successful day and that it was such a joy to be a part of a great afternoon of singing’. They also said it was great to see young people joining in.”
Tuesday 23 August 12pm to 3pm at Bunjil Place. 2022 Australian Masters Indoor Cricket Championships Join us for the Australian Masters Champion ships where the best masters aged indoor cricket players will represent their state or territory for the first time since 2019.
· Memorial Island - Sawtell’s Inlet. South Gippsland Highway, Tooradin New Vogue/Old Time dancing Come and join a friendly group of people and dance the evening away, tea and coffee provid ed. Singles welcome. Cost is only $5.00. Held at the Timbarra Community Hall, Berwick every Thursday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm. If you are a complete beginner to ballroom dancing and would like to learn, we are able to offer you a 6 week beginners’ class to be held on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm at no cost. Narre Warren North Pop-up Blood Donor Centre Got a bit of time next month? Time to give blood and change lives? 1 in 3 people in Narre Warren North will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. We’re popping up in town from 29 August to 9 September. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at lifeblood.com.au, on our app or on 13 14 95
Lake College and Harkaway Hills College.
· Saturday 20 August - Sunday 27 August at Casey Stadium. New Holland Drive, Cran bourne East.
Pearcedale Community Market
The Tooradin Community Market operates on the 3rd Sunday of every month from with a wide vari ety of goods for sale on the Tooradin Foreshore. Fresh produce, craft, bric a brac, plants and flowers, unique gifts, sausage sizzle, hot and cold drinks.Run by The Lions Club of Balla Balla - Ordi nary people doing extraordinary things - All profits go towards supporting people with a disability, community greening, fundraising for worthwhile causes.
Science Week at Balla Balla Community Centre - Mad Food Science Experience (8-12 years old) “Quirky” food experiments to get the kids on board to understand the health benefits of food. · Create ‘Magic’ with food dyes.
· $2 Books, DVDs · $1 Children’s books, LPs/Records
· Harkaway Hills College, 20 Abeckett Rd, Narre Warren North. Free kitchen caddy & (recycling) question time! City of Casey residents can collect one free kitch en caddy per household for their food scraps to add to your fortnightly food and garden waste col lection.Green Living in Casey’s Waste Education Team will also be available to answer all your waste and recycling questions. No bookings required.
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. Casey Choir’s Sing into Spring Concert will be held on Sunday 28 August. 292164 Picture: SUPPLIED
The Little Flamingo Design Market is a handmade market in Cranbourne West. The market has a great mix of makers with can dles, cards, art, bags, plants, cookies and so muchPlentymore!of parking at the Hub and opposite a lovely park and small shopping centre.
For almost 45 years, CIS Cranbourne has been the first port of call for many thousands of people needing help with financial, practical, and personal matters in Cranbourne and the surrounding suburbs in the City of Casey.
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The latest Australian Tax Office data reveals Cranbourne was one of the top four suburbs in Australia most dependent on JobKeeper during Covid-19 lockdowns.
1st Casey Scout Group has received a $5000 do nation from members of two local Freemasons lodges, to go towards vital camping equipment.
“During the lockdowns especially, we had an increase in the number of people coming to us who had not accessed support services before, and were on no income, or receiving JobKeeper payments,” Ms Petrides said. “Not all of them have been able to return to work, and others have lost hours.
On many occasions during lockdown, CIS Cranbourne assisted families with essential emergency relief support for a period of weeks between their work ceasing and their first JobKeeper or JobSeekerIssuespayment.causing the most distress for people were maintaining housing payments and servicing car and other loans they had previously been able to afford, Ms Petrides said. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, CIS Cranbourne has provided emergency relief assistance on almost 16,500 occasions, financial counselling to 400 households, and counselling support to 345Morehouseholds.than50 per cent of households in that period were accessing the service for the very first time.
This is no surprise to Leanne Petrides, executive officer of Community Information & Support Cranbourne (CISC).
Our awful Augusts
Casey Scouts receive $5000 for equipment
This is why CIS Cranbourne supports the Australian Council Of Social Service (ACOSS) position that JobSeeker and similar payments should be raised to at least $490 per week to lift households out of poverty. In addition, with a workforce heavily dependent on volunteers, CIS Cranbourne is joining their peak body, CISVic’s campaign to lobby for state government funding for a paid Coordinator in every Community Information & SupportThisagency.will enable the agency to continue to meet the escalating demand for help from community members, and to help with the full range of personal and practical difficulties that people present with.While each year CIS Cranbourne directly helps almost 3000 local households, the agency can respond to a further 30,000 enquiries for information or support.Theorganisation relies heavily on vol unteers to provide a suite of support ser vices to vulnerable community members. Before the pandemic there were 25 volunteers, but the volunteer workforce has drastically reduced since then, to around 15. Meanwhile, people are presenting with increasingly complex problems. Leanne Petrides, CISC executive officer. 179836
“The reduction from the doubling of JobSeeker payments has also had a huge impact, with many people unable to cover the basic costs of living on their Centrelink income.”
NEWS By Barat Ali Batoor I don’t normally believe any month or day is any worse than the other, but for some reason August has an awful place in the history of the Hazara people in Afghanistan. When the Taliban took control of the northern border town of Mazar e Sharif on 8 August, 1998, the mass killings that followed claimed the lives of between 2000 and 5000, according to theWashington Post. Local residents believe more than 15,000 Hazaras were massacred. In August 2013, I embarked on my journey to asylum in Australia after I received death threats over my photo essay published in the Washington Post. I travelled with people smug glers through Pakistan and Southeast Asia. When I was locked up in a safe house in Malaysia, I heard the news the first group of peo ple seeking asylum had been sent for offshore processing. The news dropped on me and 19 other Hazara asylum-seekers like a bomb. It was a difficult decision to make but we were all on the same page. We could not go back to Afghanistan because of the threats the Hazaras were facing in general and individuals in particular.Wedecided to keep going in the hope that we would at least be safe on one of the offshore islands. Ten years later, I realise how lucky I was that I did not end up in Papua New Guinea or Nauru where I would have suffered under Australia’s harsh immigration policies. Last year, on the day Kabul fell to the returning Taliban, the then president shamboli cally escaped and surrendered the country to the terrorist group. According to United Nations reports, some 3.4 million people from Afghanistan were displaced by the conflict and nearly 20 million people - almost half the population - are now facing acute hunger. The Hazaras have once again become the victims of Taliban and ISIS atrocities. Thousands were evicted from their ancestral lands in Daikundi, Uruzgan, Helmand and Balkh in the early months of the Taliban occupation. The community has been attacked in schools, mosques, on public transport and more recently in religious processions and gatherings to the west of Kabul when they were commemorating the death of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad. Taliban attacked their only Hazara commander last month in Balkhab district in northern Sar-e-pol province after he parted his ways from them. As a result many civilians were killed and thousands of Hazaras took shelter in the mountains. More than 5000 refugees from Afghanistan are currently on temporary visas in Australia and some remain in detention centres. Most of them are Hazaras. The diaspora community called on the previous Scott Morrison Government to grant them permanent protection, but one year after the fall of Kabul they are still living in uncertainty.The Labor government promised in their election campaign that they would abolish the TPV/SHEV and provide permanent resettlement pathways for all refugees. They also promised that they would expedite family reunion visas and clear the way for citizenship. That will give them the opportunity to reunite with their families, many of whom are still living in Afghanistan under fear of persecution. They hope the Albanese government will fulfil their election promise soon as possible and end this uncertainty. - Barat Ali Batoor is a doubleWalkley-award winning photographer and a former Hazara refugee from Afghanistan. Batoor’s recent documentary film also won an award at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival and was nominated with the Walkley Documentary Award. Batoor lives in Pakenham. He works with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre as a community organiser and teaches photojournalism at the RMIT University in Melbourne.
The Masters of Berwick Balcara Lodge and Lodge of Progress joined forces to each raise $1000, which was added to by the Freemasons Foundation to total a $5000 donation. The Scouts will use the funding to purchase marquees and cooking equipment for use when camping. A cheque presentation was held in Berwick on Wednesday 10 August. Berwick Balcara Lodge member of 38 years, Garry Runge, attended the event. Garry said he was delighted to support the Scouts. “They’ve been able to buy two large mar quees to be used as kitchen area when they go camping thanks to the funding,” Mr Runge said. “It was a really friendly night; the Scouts stayed for supper with us after our lodge meet ing and they were invited to tour at the Mason ic Lodge rooms. “We thought the Scouts were a worthy group to donate to and it’s great to support local groups in the community - particularly youth groups.” 1st Casey Scout Group leader Jeff Greens said he was pleased to receive the donation. “We have bought two marquees with signage on it that will promote the Scout group,” Mr Greens said. “We’ve had cheap ones before but now we’ve bought industrial level ones that will last us for Freemasonsyears.” Foundation executive director Neil Cripps said the foundation had supported charities statewide since November 2014. “Last year we would have distributed $2.6 million, including scholarships for secondary and tertiary students and assisting Victorian not-for-profit organisations with their work,” Mr Cripps said. “We’re happy to support local community projects across Victoria.” Masonic Lodges have met in Berwick since 1924 and continue with their charitable work supporting organisations, particularly young people, across the Berwick and surrounding areas.Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest fraternities dating back to medieval construc tions in MembershipEngland.of the organisation encourages men to better themselves and members of the community through education and learning.
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Jack Gallienne, Chelsea Gallienne, Barry Dyce of Lodge of Progress, Alana McNairn, Hans Richmond of Berwick Balcara Lodge and Scout leader Steve Gallienne. Pictures: SUPPLIED Senior Scout Alana McNairn (centre) accepts the cheque from Barry Dyce of Lodge of Progress, left, and Hans Richmond of Berwick Balcara Lodge.
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· Warm up and stretch your muscles each day before you start work.
· Pace yourself throughout the day to ensure that you aren’t overworked.
Delayed diagnosis, however, may result in the melanoma spreading to other parts of the body. Once this occurs, it becomes a highly aggressive cancer which makes it difficult to treat.Unfortunately, melanomas don’t present symptoms so the only way to find them is to examine your skin. A full-body skin check by an accredited skin cancer doctor is the best aid in early diagnosis.
The APA are promoting Tradies National Health Month to highlight the daily risks tradies take when going to work. Former APA national president Phil Calvert is pushing for tradies to take their health more seriously and exercise all possible precautions on the work site.“We need to get tradies to prioritise their health so that they can continue to play the important roles they hold in the workforce, their families and the community at large,” Mr Calvert“Australians’said. reliance on the work that tradies do is huge, so we need to encourage them to seek proper, evidence-based care before their small niggles become large issues that could potentially lead to time off work.”
Tradies are encouraged to be more aware of their health, safety and wellbeing this Tradies National Health Month. Picture: ISTOCK Early detection is key
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Early detection and treatment is essential Melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australia, and more people are being diagnosed with skin cancer every year. The good news is that, if detected early, there is approximately a 99 per cent chance of survival as the melanoma can be confined to the skin.
· Use the correct technique or ask for help when lifting heavy objects to avoid injury.
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· Alert the relevant supervisor or manager on site and seek medical advice if you are injured or experience a workplace-related injury.Workers in the industry need to consider the roles of food and nutrition, exercise, mental health care and exercising safety in the workplace to ensure a holistically healthy approach to Tradieswork.National Health Month runs from Monday 1 August toWednesday 31 August. For more information, visit www.choose.physio/ fortradies.
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· Communicate with others on your job site to ensure that all workers are on the same page and can support each other.
Anyone with changing spots, or spots that look very different to others on their body, should have them assessed by an accredited skin cancer doctor as soon as possible. Even if you are unsure if your spots have changed, it’s worth having a doctor check your skin to ensure nothing is amiss. If you have a history of sunburn, multiple spots, previous skin cancer, or a family history of melanoma, you are at risk of skin cancer. The same is true if your family has light-coloured skin, even if you yourself have darker skin. Remember that the damage may have been done when you were young, so just because you don’t get sunburnt any more doesn’t mean you’re safe from skin cancer.
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· Speak up if you are uncomfortable about something you have been asked to do: you’re allowed to say no to a task if you think it might be harmful to your health.
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“Usually the year 12 students who are graduating, (their families) come and watch them and I’ve had tears, hugs everything, outside Bunjil Place where their grandfathers come in and hug their kids because they’re graduated and it’s a really big deal. “A lot of kids from some of these backgrounds, their families have never been through or finished high school, so it’s been an amazing thing for them. “I had never intended for it to get this big but I felt the need from schools and families that this is something that they would engage in and that’s why I have continued to do it to thisTicketsday.” for event can be purchased at jilplace.com.au/events/4c’s-cultural-showcasebun
By Marcus Uhe Students at Cranbourne East Secondary Col lege are ramping up their preparations for the return of the 4C’s Cultural Showcase at Bunjil Place next month. In partnership with a number of schools from across the region, such as Narre Warren South P-12, Alkira Secondary College, Cran bourne Secondary College and Fountain Gate Secondary College, Cranbourne East VCAL students have been entrusted with the respon sibility of organising and directing the show for the first time. On 5 and 12 September, the students will perform cultural dances and musical acts at the Bunjil Place Theatre, and have their visual arts, such as wood carvings, fashion and digi tal media displayed at the Bunjil Place Library for family members and the community at large to engage with. The 4C’s (Cultivating Creatives Cultures through Communities) program was started by Laitini Matautia 16 years ago as a means of including and engaging students from diverse backgrounds by giving them the opportunity to celebrate their heritage and culture in a stu dent-ledIn-turn,project.ithelped to combat issues of racial discrimination and anti-social behaviour in theThroughoutschoolyard. the school year, the students are required to plan and pitch their ideas to Ms Matautia, before engaging with one-another, stakeholders and external groups to execute the performance and exhibition that they en visaged.“It’sa program made for students, by students,” Ms Matautia said. edgesemester“Allthesestudentswhentheycometomebytwo,theyhavetohavealltheknowlthatthey’veaccumulatedovertime.“We’renotteachingthemanymorenew
Shouldering responsibility for the stage performance are a team of student directors, including Dimitrios Pikos, Ashlea Alabaster, Hadija Katambwe, Chanel Ulutui and Tevita Fanguna.MsAlabaster said they were grateful for the opportunity to be assigned a role of such significance.“Thisis Cranbourne East Secondary College’s first time organising it,” she said. “It took a two year break because of Covid-19, and it’s even bigger this year because it’s bringing everyone back together after two years.“We’re very honoured that (Ms Matautia) picked our school and believed in us that we could organise it.”
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skills; we’re putting them in a work environment and they’re under a timeline, they’ve got a show to run with 800 people and stakeholders there they’ve got to get to know, they’ve got responsibilities and personal development skills, as well as work related skills.” The program forms part of the personal development curriculum and fosters the development of problem solving and leadership skills.“Everything’s outcome based; they’re not just doing things willy-nilly for no reason, it’s an actual work related task, and they have to get it done,” Ms Matautia said. “You don’t just go into a job and you know what you’re doing. If you don’t know what you’re doing, what’s the next step? You’ve got to have that plan A, B, C.”
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Among the prominent cultural groups in the student cohort include Polynesian and Pacific Islander, Indian and Middle Eastern communities.Fromher experiences with other schools, Ms Matautia said this event was often a highlight of students’ and families’ education journeys. “Some of the parents, they don’t come to school events, they don’t answer calls, they don’t take on all that sort of stuff, but this is the one thing, the one night that you see all the extended family come and support their students,” she said. “They highly value the cultural side of things, and for them to also see that the kid are also passing their curriculum outcomes, that for them is a bonus.” As leader of the program, she said the responses she receives from students’ family members often leave her overwhelmed.
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By Marcus Uhe While the weather did its best to force a washout, the Cranbourne Tennis Club soldiered on with their centenary celebrations on Sunday 14 August.Approximately 150 people were in attendance for the afternoon as past and present members gathered to recognise the immense achievement.DianneGodfrey and Gaye Burgess were recognised with life membership at the club, for 20 and 15 years of service on the committee, respectively.Twentyyears of coaching at the club from both Ben Goltz and Mark Lamattina were also celebrated. Life member Margot Dodson and president Paul Kleverlaan have a laugh during the celebrations.
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Wyndham residents are being invitedto enter an amateur photo competitionwhich aims to showcase locals cametogether during the COVID-19 pandemic.Non-profit group, Bridge Buildersfor Australasia (BBFA), is running the StrongerWyndham2020&Beyond,You,Me,Togethercompetitionsupportedby Manor Lakes Community Fund,initiative of the Dennis Family Corporation.BBFA president Melba Waugh saidthe group organised the photo contest todocument how Wyndham stood strong as a community during the pandemic.The competition, for Wyndhamresidents aged 18 and older, is opento images which tell visual story ofhope, courage, innovation, resiliencepatience and must have been takenbetween January 2020 and March 2021.digital photo editing is allowed.Cash prizes are on offer. Entries close on wixsite.com/mysite,Details:Marchhttps://bbfaustralasia.BridgeBuilders forAustralasia Facebook or email bbfa.wyndham@gmail.com “isbehavinglike petulantchild”. Otherslikenedthemeetingtotheir avouriteshow.“Someonepassthepopcorn”.Thedebateeruptedwhen RobertSzatkowski attempted to split a notice ofTruganinaofRoad,fivemotion,putforwardbyCrJoshGilligan,intoseparatemotionsforcouncillorsvoteon.Themotionconcernedat203Woodswhichwasearmarkedforconstructionafuturenon-governmentschoolunderthePrecinctStructurePlan.Asreportedby Star Weekly in September,Victorian and AdministrativeTribunal has given the developer permissiondivide siteinto227residentiallots,after SarahagreementtheCatholicEducationOfficepulledoutofantobuildschoolthere.CrGilligan’smotioncalledforTarneitMPConnollytobeaskedtopubliclysupport the acquisition of the site for a future stateoriginalinfrastructure.forplanninglookundertakestagestolandthethatsupportEducationgovernmentschool;andforcounciltowriteMinisterJamesMerlino.Italsostatedcouncilshouldreiterateitsforthesittoremainsiteforschool;councilshouldremain“concernedaboutoverreliancetheprivatesectoracquireanddeliverschoolsWyndham”;andconsiderhowthismayrelatetoanyfutureoftheSchools4Wyndhamadvocacy.Themotionalsocalledthecounciltostrategicplanningreviewtoathowitcouldputplacestrongercontrolsaroundsitesdesignatednon-governmentschoolsandcommunityCrGilligandescribedthechangeshisnoticeofmotionas“ridiculous”.HequestionedCrSzatkowski’smotivesfor splitting the motion and raised concerns that Cr Szatkowski “received thousands of dollars donationsfrom statememberofTarneitlinkedto motion”.Cr Szatkowski count their however the scammersdon’tstopthere.Oncethepayment has gone through, the scammers then recontact council and lodge payment dispute, which allows them to obtain full refund leaving them profit-ingwith themoneythatwaspaid(therateminus the ‘discount’), while victim’s rateremainsunpaid.Thismeansthat the scammers get awaywiththemoneyand isnotuntillaterthatthe saidCaseyundiscounted.theratepayerdiscoversthattheyhavebeenleftinlurch,withtheiroriginalrateunpaidandBrendanBrowne,spokespeforResidents’andRatepayers’Association,healarmedhearnew scamandwarned communitytobecareful. needsthingsaren’tanddoingthoughtdentsthepeopleBrowneare“It’squiteaworry,becausethesescammersgettingmoremoresophisticated,”Mr“Unfortunatelythere’salwaysanumberofwillbevulnerableandwereallytoraiseawarenessthecommunity.”MrBrownesaidthatwhileheagreedwithCityCaseyCouncil’sadvicethatresi-shouldremainwaryandvigilant,healsoitwasimportantthatthecouncilweretheirparttoprotectvulnerableresidentstoensurethattheiractionsfacilitatingthescammers”.“WeallneedtostayvigilantandcheckbutatsametimetheCityofCaseyensurethattheyvigilantanddou-andthemcurity“urgeratepayersurealso“mistakesthat.”rightBrownecheckingwhentherearedisputestoo,”Mrsaid.“TheyneedtoberefundingmoneytothebankaccountI’mbitperplexedMrBrownethatwhileheunderstandsaremade”hethoughtthecouncilhadresponsibilitytoratepayerstomakethatthemoneywasbeingrefundedtothenotthescammer.TheCityCaseycouncilsaidthattheypeopletoconductappropriatese-checkswhensomeonephonesclaimingbefromthecouncil”,forexamplebyaskingtoprovidetheirfullname,postaladdresstoadviseyouhowmuchisowingonthenotice.
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OUTER EAST NETBALL SCOREBOARD PREMIER DIVISION – ROUND 17 A GRADE: Pakenham 53 v Woori Yallock 56, Olinda Ferny Creek 49 v Mt Evelyn 44, ROC 37 v Monbulk 47, Upwey Tecoma 31 v Narre Warren 59, Wandin 58 v Beaconsfield 35. DIVISION ONE – ROUND 18 A GRADE: Gembrook Cockatoo 32 v Seville 39, Emerald 44 v Berwick Springs 29, Belgrave 32 v Yarra Glen 57, Berwick – bye. LADDERS PREMIER DIVISION A GRADE W L D F A % PTS NarreWarren 17 0 0 937 560167.32 68 OlindaFernyCreek 12 4 1 884 669132.14 50 ROC 11 5 1 722 705102.41 46 Wandin 11 6 0 745 697106.89 44 Monbulk 10 6 1 776 735105.58 42 WooriYallock 6 110 806 857 94.05 24 Pakenham 6 110 650 693 93.80 24 MtEvelyn 5 120 576 714 80.67 20 UpweyTecoma 3 140 689 857 80.40 12 Beaconsfield 2 141 545 843 64.65 10 DIVISION ONE A GRADE W L D F A % PTS Berwick 15 1 0 872 399 218.5560 Seville 14 1 1 826 537 153.8258 Emerald 10 5 1 724 636 113.8442 YarraGlen 7 8 1 637 614 103.7530 Belgrave 5 110 600 799 75.09 20 GembrookCockatoo 4 121 613 752 81.52 18 BerwickSprings 2 140 426 792 53.79 8
DIVISION ONE Seville was forced to overcome a five goal halftime deficit against Gembrook Cockatoo in a low-scoring affair, but eventually got up by seven Alannagoals.Lennie, Cleo Minney and Emily Wicks were named in the best players for Seville, whose win was important to reignite momentum late in the season after a surprise draw with Yarra Glen last week. Emerald easily accounted for Berwick Springs, extending the lead at every break to run out 15 goal victors. meanwhile, also had a comfortable victory, beating Belgrave by 25 goals.
topter-timehalftime,Evelyn.throughtoanastyWarrensecondThelossendsROC’shopesofsneakingintoplace,andwiththeundefeatedNarreinthefinalround,itthreatenstobeamomentumslip-upbeforefinals.Second-placedOlindaFernyCreekhadmassivefightonitshandsnottosuccumbthesamefateasROC,butitsclassshoneinthefinalquarteragainstMountMountEvelynledatquartertimeandanditwasagridlockatthree-quar-beforeOlindaFernyCreekgotontowinbyfivegoals.NarreWarren,however,hadnosuchtrou-bles,affirmingitspremiershipfavouritism.Thevisitorsscored45goalsto21afterquartertimetoconsignUpweyTecomatoa28-goaldefeat.WooriYallockheldoffalatechargefromPakenhamatToomucReserve.Upby10goalsatquartertime,Pakenhamfoughtbacktomakeitatensearm-wrestle,butthehomesideultimatelycameupthreegoalsshort,despite33goalsfromtypicalsharpshooterRoseLaidlaw.Wandinalsohadacomfortablevictoryoverbottom-placedBeaconsfieldwinningby23goals,withAbbeyGedge(42goals)out-scoringBeacyonherown.
Shock loss for ROC applies pressure ahead of finals
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By Tyler Lewis After a home and away season littered with hurdles, Berwick has escaped relegation ahead of the final round. The Wickers went down to now minor premiers Rowville 10.7 (67) to 5.6 (36) on Saturday, but as North Ringwood fell to Noble Park, the Wickers remain six points clear of the Saints. The first term was a stanza in which coach Clint Evans feels his side could’ve capitalised further on Saturday, despite the loss resulting in an eventual win. “We executed pretty well and we probably left a couple of goals out there in the first quar ter,” he said. “All in all, with the conditions we didn’t want to overuse the ball, so I was like ‘yep let’s get it “Wein’.maybe should’ve been a couple of goals more in front at quarter time, but I thought our pressure and all of that was really good at the start of the Throughoutgame.”this year, it’s been a five or 10-minute patch of footy that’s lost the Wick ersOngames.Saturday it threatened to happen again, Alex Frawley kicked his third before Lachie McDonald erupted out of the centre to put one on the board just seconds later. While the trend was threatening to add another chapter of woe, Berwick stood tall and it’s an improvement Evans has seen grow par ticularly in the last fortnight. “Definitely the last two weeks,” he said. “We spoke about it before the game, when we have come up against Rowville, Noble (Park), Balwyn and South Croydon, there’s only been a 20 minute period in each game where every side has kicked five or six quick ones and that’s it, game over. “Whereas against Blackburn last week, they got on top in the second quarter and we held them pretty well, then on the weekend against Rowville, they got hold of us, but we stuck in there.“We probably missed two or three goals in the last three minutes of that third quarter that could’ve put us closer on the scoreboard. “I said to them at the break, ‘this last quarter can go either way, we can drop off and lose by eight or nine goals, or we can stick fat and see what Despitehappens’.”suffering defeat, Saturday afternoon was a win for Berwick, as fellow EFL side Noble Park defeated North Ringwood, keeping the Wickers in the top flight. Evans reiterated a previous statement, while also promising to shout Bulls coach Steve Hughes a drink next time they cross paths.“Ithink I said last week; them losing to Rowville was the best thing for us, they had to win,” he “Nextsaid.time I see him, I will definitely buy him a beer that’s for sure, we didn’t want it to go to the last round. “After last week, even the loss on the weekend, we know where we’re at and it’s not far away.“Seems strange when you’re sitting second bottom, but I’ve gone through the scores and it will be good to have a good crack at it next year to see where we’re at. “I think we’re five or six goals away from the top sides. I think if we can keep the group and recruit some others, I am really excited to see what we do next year.” Berwick will host the side it avoided relegation to this week, North Ringwood. In other matches: That aforementioned Noble Park unit cantered home against North Ringwood, thrashing the Saints 17.11 (113) to 7.4 (46). Jordan Lisle booted five as his Balwyn side defeated long-time rivals Vermont 13.8 (86) to 9.6 Doncaster(60).East had a second match in as many weeks called off early due to injury, this week against Norwood. The Norseman had a sickening friendly fire head clash stop the game with the scores level. The result has forced the Lions down to fifth position.South Croydon torpedoed Doncaster 26.11 (167) to 4.8 (32) and Blackburn defeated Park Orchards 11.16 (82) to 5.9 (39). Braedyn Bowden looks to dish off the footy. 289934 ROB CAREW
TEAM W L % PTS Rowville 15 2 142.41 60 NoblePark 13 4 148.33 52 Balwyn 13 4 142.93 52 SouthCroydon 12 5 139.85 48 DoncasterEast 11 5 134.04 46 Blackburn 8 8 91.91 34 Norwood 7 9 102 30 Vermont 6 11 81.44 24 ParkOrchards 5 12 90.56 20 Doncaster 5 12 62.18 20 Berwick 3 13 64.92 14 NorthRingwood 2 15 50.75 8 LADDERS ROUND18 DoncasterBlackburnSouthBerwickNobleBalwynvRowvilleParkvDoncastervNorthRingwoodCroydonvNorwoodvVermontEastvParkOrchards FIXTURE TIME PLAYER(CLUB) MARGIN FIRSTQUARTER 03.21 AFrawley(Rowville) Hawksby6 08.11 JBurgess(Berwick) Scoreslevel 11.12 JKeysers(Berwick) Wickersby6 19.22 JAndrew(Berwick) Wickersby11 Endofquarter:Rowville1.2(8)toBerwick3.0(18) SECONDQUARTER 07.50 AFrawley(Rowville) Wickersby4 09.12 MDavey(Rowville) Hawksby2 17.56 JAndrew(Berwick) Wickersby4 21.08 MTaylor(Rowville) Hawksby2 Endofquarter:Rowville4.4(28)toBerwick4.2(26) THIRDQUARTER 06.55 AFrawley(Rowville) Hawksby7 07.45 LMcDonald(Rowville) Hawksby13 11.28 AFrawley(Rowville) Hawksby19 15.40 JBurgess(Berwick) Hawksby14 Endofquarter:Rowville7.5(47)toBerwick5.4(34) FOURTHQUARTER 06.54 MDavey(Rowville) Hawksby19 11.10 MDavey(Rowville) Hawksby25 16.45 JArundall(Rowville) Hawksby31 22.29 CLane(Berwick) Hawksby25 Endofgame:Rowville10.7(67)toBerwick6.6(42) GOAL BY GOAL TIMELINE
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By Jonty Ralphsmith ROC will likely enter finals having to arrest a two match slump after a shock loss to Monbulk on the Monbulkweekend.hadthe slight edge in each of the first three quarters, giving it a 10-goal lead at the final change, and ROC was unable to close the gap, losing 47-37.
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KadeDeLaRue(Dandenong,Beaconsfield): “He was another one that got the opportunity to go as an inside mid for Vic Country and he was not far behind Cooper as one of the best on ground. He was outstanding.”
Lachie Smith (Gippsland,Warragul): “Started in the ruck and then went key back. Was pretty good in the ruck but when he went key back, he shut down his player and was really strong and aggressive when the ball was in his area. He showed he’s got a couple of strings to his bow.” Cooper Simpson was one of the most influential players on the ground, according to Vic Country coach Josh Moore. Picture: JAZZ BENNETT
BEACONSFIELDRESULTS–ROUND185.2 7.4 9.6 11.9(75) LILYDALE 0.2 0.2 0.4 3.5(23) Beaconsfield Goals: M. Johnson 5, S. Merrick 2, J. Smith 2, M. Currie, H. Brough. Best: S. Merrick,
Kobe Shipp (Dandenong, Beaconsfield): “Ever-dependable and reliable down back. What you see is what you get and I think he has a big future.”
Fogarty doesn’t need to look far to discover what his young group might be able to achieve next year, with Rowville taking a similarly young team to the top of the Premier division table this year. “Our rebound can be done quickly, it’s not like we’re in a re-build or anything like that,” Fogarty“Youexplained.lookataclub like Rowville, who maybe hasn’t exceeded its own expectations but certainly the expectations of others…they’re top of the ladder in Premier with a young group which is just an outstanding effort. “We look at that and think maybe we’re not that far away either.” Fogarty began individual reviews with his players on Tuesday night, where he will discuss their strengths and areas for improvement for next year. The Eagles dominated their last game of the season, booting 5.2 to 0.2 in the opening term to set up the impressive victory. Beaconsfield built into a steady rhythm, kicking two goals in the second and third quarters and holding Lilydale to just four points until three-quarter time. The Falcons outscored the Eagles in the final term, but the damage had been well-andtrulyMattdone.Johnson continued his fantastic season for the Eagles, booting five goals to be the standout forward on the ground. Johnson ended the season with 54 goals to his name and finished second to Mitcham’s Jake Parente on the league goal-kicking list.
Harry De Mattia (Dandenong, EdithvaleAspendale): “Started on the wing in the first half and he’s such a reliable, dependable role player and he did that. In the second half we put him forward and had moments that were just outstanding including a goal from 45 off two steps.”
In a way, he changed what the match looked like, got the ball going our way. He provided energy around the ball and won the contested footy.”
The boys, all eligible for the 2023 draft, played to push their case for selection in the annual AFL All Stars Futures match to be played on Grand Final Day. Dandenong Stingrays assistant coach Josh Moore coached the side, which had a camp leading up to the game. This is Moore’s fifth year at the Rays and he has had experience around Vic Country Trial and Young Guns squads in the past. He said such opportunities were important in his growth. “It’s always good to be involved in those sort of programs, I just wanted to go in and learn as much as I could and I felt like that’s what I did,” Moore said. Vic Country defeated NSW/ACT by 14 points.“There was some really high class presentations from different coaches and (staff members) and just to hear those presentations was really beneficial for my development.”“Itwas a really pleasing weekend from a Vic Country point-of-view that these 17-yearolds have given themselves a platform to launch into 2023 with real confidence.” Moore provided insight on each Ray and Power player.
Zane Snowden (Dandenong, Langwarrin): “His role was to simply beat his player and not lose any one-on-ones and that’s what he did. He wouldn’t have had a huge amount of possessions but executed his role how he wanted to.”
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Sam Merrick and Josh Smith booted two each for the Eagles on the weekend, while Myles Currie and Hayden Brough chimed in with a goalMerrickapiece.was terrific for the winners, while skipper Jake Bowd was a key reason why the Falcons found scoring so difficult. While the season now ends for Beaconsfield, a thrilling finals series begins in earnest thisMooroolbarkweekend. and Mitcham lock horns in the qualifying final at Boronia on Saturday, before Montrose and Wantirna South play in Sunday’s elimination final.
By Jonty Ralphsmith Seven Dandenong Stingrays and three Gippslanders played for Vic-Country in an under 17’s match at Highgate Recreation Reserve in Craigieburn on Sunday.
J. Bowd, T. Robinson, M. Johnson, M. Currie, R. McMillan. OTHERGAMES Bayswater 1.10.16 v East Ringwood 17.10.112, Croydon 8.10.58 v Montrose 9.11.65, Upper Ferntree Gully 6.4.40 v Mitcham 13.8.86, Wantirna South 15.12.102 v Mooroolbark 13.9.87. LADDER-FINAL East Ringwood 68, Mooroolbark 64, Mitcham 44, Montrose 40, Wantirna South 40, Croydon 36, Beaconsfield 24, Bayswater 24, Lilydale 20, Upper Ferntree Gully 0. FINALSFIXTURE–WEEK1 QUALIFYING FINAL - SATURDAY 20 AUGUST Mooroolbark (2) v Mitcham (3) at Boronia ELIMINATION FINAL – SUNDAY 21 AUGUST Montrose (4) v Wantirna South (5) at Boronia Matt Johnson takes a strong grab in front of Lilydale’s Douglas Wootton on Saturday. 293982 Pictures: ROB CAREW Beaconsfield skipper Jake Bowd controls the defensive end for the Eagles against Lilydale. 293982
Sebastian Amaroso (Gippsland, Drouin): “He was part of that fleet-footed, crumbing forward line that was in the squad. He came into the game highly regarded by the Gippy coaches and he lived up to the expectations. It was a slippery day and every time the ball went in to our forward line, he seemed to be there hovering around. He could’ve kicked four or five goals but moreso the pressure he provided was outstanding.”
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He was at stoppages directing traffic and on the camp he voiced his opinion at team meetings.”
By David Nagel Look out for the Eagles in 2023! That’s the message from Beaconsfield coach Mick Fogarty after the Eagles completed their first season in Eastern Division One with a 52-point thumping of Lilydale at Holm Park Reserve on Saturday. The 11.9.75 to 3.5.23 victory secured the Eagles their sixth win of the season and a highly-commendable seventh-place on the league ladder.The Eagles ended the season four games and a miniscule percentage outside the top five, but most importantly now have a real taste of what Eastern football is all about. Their young group should continue to thrive over the pre-season and return with a real spring in their step as they head into year two of their exciting new journey. Fogarty can’t wait to build on the positive momentum of their debut season in the league.“It’sa terrific competition and it’s where we want to be and we’re really pleased with the way we finished off,” Fogarty said. “It could have gone either way when we knew we couldn’t play finals, but the boys were just fantastic in the endeavour to make sure we were competitive every week and to have real pride in the jumper. “To finish the year off with a good win was terrific for the club, all three teams won, so we can’t wait to get stuck into pre-season. “We know what it looks like, we know what we need to recruit, and I think we can bounce back into contention pretty quickly.”
Sam Frangalas (Dandenong, Berwick): “He started forward and he was pretty quiet in the first half as a forward and at half time we were down and threw him into the midfield.
Billy Wilson (Dandenong, Dromana): “He will be the first to admit he was a little bit below-par yesterday. He didn’t get beaten in any one on ones but lacked a little bit of drive off the halfback line, but he still had moments in the game he can be proud of.”
Will Dawson (Gippsland, Leongatha): “We played him at fullback and he was OK without dominating.When we threw him into the ruck/forward role, he came into his own and looked a lot more comfortable.”
Cooper Simpson (Dandenong, Mt Martha): “Cooper got the opportunity to play as an inside mid yesterday and he was arguably the best player on the ground in really tough conditions. He was clean and used his legs to drive out of the stoppage and executed his role as well as anyone on the field I thought.
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Section 4 Singles/Doubles Sandhurst (Forfeit) v Berwick White, Tooradin 2:18 v Clyde 6:41, Berwick Blue 5:37 v Gloucester 3;29, Cranbourne 7:45 v Officer 1;22.
The men’s one win from two matches came on Sunday, as the Cavs delivered an incredibly even performance across theFivefloor.players reached double figure points in the 100-95 win over Geelong. The Cavs went down the previous day to the Keilor Thunder 75-67. The men’s side finished the home and away season in 15th place, with an eight win and 14 loss record, while the women’s side finished in 10th after an even 11 win and 11 loss season.
SectionSUNDAY6 Singles/Doubles Cranbourne 2:31 v Berwick 6:42, Beaconsfield 0:21 v Clyde 8:49, Pakenham v Narre Warren (Washout).
290762 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS By Tyler Lewis Casey Cavaliers have gone one from four in a frantic final weekend of NBL-1 South. The Cavs Women’s side had a disappointing finish, completing its regular season with two losses across Saturday andTheSunday.first came on the road to the Keilor Thunder, 91-65, before the second loss occurred on its home court to the Geelong Supercats, 68-72. The match against the Supercats appears closer than it was, as a three-ball from Rachel Bell with just 38 seconds left on the clock flattered the score-line. Bell finished with 19 points, while Sarah Boothe (23 points and nine rebounds) and Stephanie Blicavs (13 points) were also strong performers.
Doves clipped, but ready for Borough
thefromcompetitiveBothCavsteamshavebeenmorethanaftermakingthehugejumptheBigVChampionshipleaguetoeliteNBL-1Southcompetition. That’s all she wrote There’s plenty to work with for the Cavs for next season. 291472
Dylan Chapman will be an important player for the Doves in the finals series.
FINAL DIVISION TWO 2022 LADDER: Chelsea Heights 56, Doveton 52, Keysborough 48, Caulfield 44, East Brighton 30, Hampton Park 30, Highett 20, Skye 8, Heatherton 0.
Section 7 Singles/Doubles Berwick 5:39 v Cranbourne 3:30, Officer v Pakenham (Washout), Bunyip – Bye.
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Section 8 Singles/Doubles Berwick 3:34 v Fountain Gate 5:39, Narre Warren 5:42 v Officer 3:26, Beaconsfield – Bye.
Section 5 Singles/Doubles Upper Beaconsfield 5:41 v Berwick 3:29, Fountain Gate 4:33 v NarreWarren North 4:31, Cranbourne 7:45 v Tooradin 1;14, Pakenham – Bye.
SPORT By Jonty Ralphsmith Doveton will enter finals devoid of momentum after suffering a 20-point loss to Caulfield on the Bears’ skinny home deck. The Doves raced out of the blocks, piling on six straight goals in the first quarter to have a 17-point lead at the first change. But from there, it was all Caulfield. The Doves managed just one goal in the last three quarters with the win not only giving Caulfield four points, but also a mental edge if the sides play each other in finals. Part of the reason the Doves fell away was because they were down to two on the bench from the first break – Dylan Bowman and Luke Daidone both went off, but both are expected to play this weekend. “It was a good tune up before finals,” player-coach Michael Cardamone said. “We started really well but they play their ground well and clogged us in. “They made us go wide and they went down theDovetonguts.” play Keysborough in the qualifying final, with the midfield battle taking on extra significance given Keysborough’s strong forwardForwardsline.Matthew Carnelley (53 goals) and Tom Shaw (50 goals) need to be nullified and their supply Carnelleylimited.entersthe game in hot form, having kicked six against Highett on the weekend, and 16 in the last three weeks. He has kicked two goals in each of his matches against Doveton. Shaw, meanwhile, kicked one goal on the weekend and has kicked one goal and three goals in his clashes with Doveton. In their first clash, Doveton won by 30 points, before the Burra got over the top of the Doves by five points in the return clash. “We’re definitely expecting a tough contested game of football so it is going to be a crack ing game,” Cardamone said. Meanwhile, it would also have been a flat Saturday night for the Hampton Park footy club. The Redbacks had the bye this week, but four wins in the last five games of the season looked set to get them a finals berth – they just needed top-placed Chelsea Heights to defeat EastItBrighton.wasclose for much of the afternoon, but with their season to play for in the final quarter, theVampires got it done, kicking four goals to two, meaning they will sneak ahead of Nathan Wilson’s men. Chelsea Heights will still finish on top, giving it the week off. Caulfield and East Brighton play each other in the elimination final.
Section 2 Singles/Doubles Officer 3:21 v Tooradin 5:42, Beaconsfield Blue 2:23 v Clyde 6:41, Upper Beaconsfield 6:46 v Beaconsfield Gold 2:32, Narre Warren – Bye.
Section 3 Singles/Doubles Narre Warren Green 0:7 v Narre Warren South 8:48, Berwick Blue 7:43 v Narre Warren Gold 1:15, Cranbourne 5:39 v Berwick White 3:33, Clyde 8:48 v Narre Warren North 0:7.
Section 9 Singles/Doubles Cranbourne v Berwick White, Berwick Blue v Sandhurst, Upper Beaconsfield v NarreWarren (All Washed Out).
It was a huge weekend for the Berwick District Tennis Association (BDTA) with regular sea son matches being played and five teams rep resenting the BDTA in the Association Junior LeagueUnfortunately,(AJL). many courts were affected by rain just prior to start time on Sunday see ing some BDTA regular-season games washed out.In the AJL, the BDTA is represented by three boy’s teams - Under 12, 14 and 16 – while un der 14 and 16 girls are also waving the BDTA flagAllhigh.BDTA teams were competitive with the best result coming from the Under-16 Boys who had a thrilling victory over Tennis Gee long.Both teams won three matches and five sets, but the BDTA won 47 games to 36 to claim victory.Here are this week’s results from the BDTA and AJL over the weekend: OsborneSATURDAYShield Narre Warren 2 4:28 v Cranbourne 1 2:17, Up per Beaconsfield 1 3:31 v Beaconsfield 2 4:37, Harkaway Red 3 6:42 v Harkaway Black 0 1:25. Rubbers 1 Beaconsfield 2 4:34 v Berwick Blue 1 2:30, Berwick White 1 3:42 v Cranbourne 2 5:49, Pakenham 2 4:32 v Officer 1 2:21. Rubbers 2 Cranbourne 1 2:31 v Beaconsfield Blue 2 5:39, Beaconsfield Gold 2 4:29 v Officer 1 2:19, Narre Warren North Red 0 2:38 v Narre Warren North Black 3 6:49. Rubbers 3 Officer 0 1:31 v Beaconsfield 3 6:42, Cranbourne 2 4:32 v Sandhurst 1 2:23, Pakenham – Bye. Rubbers 4 Narre Warren North v Cranbourne (No Results Provided), Beaconsfield 0 0:10 v Officer 3 6:36, Harkaway 0 0:8 v Fountain Gate 6 3:36 Rubbers 5 BerwickWhite 3 6:37 v Beaconsfield 0 0:9, Pakenham 0 0:11 v Berwick Blue 6 3:36, Officer 3 6:36 v Harkaway 0 0:10. Section 1 Singles/Doubles Cranbourne Gold 6:40 v Berwick Blue 2:28, Narre Warren Gold 3:41 v Narre Warren North 5:41, Berwick White 4:40 v Narre Warren Green 4:37, Sandhurst 8:48 v Cranbourne Green 0:18.
Section 10 Singles/Doubles Clyde 6:42 v Berwick 2:28, Gloucester v Cranbourne (Washout), NarreWarren 7:45 v Officer 1:16. Section 11 Doubles Narre Warren South 4:32 v Berwick White 2:26, Berwick Blue 4:31 v Narre Warren 2:19, Upper Beaconsfield v Officer (Washout).
Section 12 Doubles Narre Warren Green 4:26 v Fountain Gate 2:18, Officer v Cranbourne (Washout), NarreWarren Gold – Bye. 2022 TENNIS VICTORIA AJL 12B BOYS: BDTA 2 4:47 v Waverley 4 6:54. 14C BOYS: BDTA 1 1:18 v Western Region 5 9:60. 14B GIRLS: BDTA 2 3:38 v Bayside-Moorabbin 4 7:55. 16C BOYS: BDTA 3 5:47 v Tennis Geelong 3 5:36. 16B GIRLS: BDTA vTennis Geelong (Forfeit).
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