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. /Cranbournestarnews @StarNews_SEcranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au CRANBOURNE 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
2W STAR NEWS | Thursday, 18 August, 2022 cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au Inspiring a passion for lifelong learning and excellence A community which provides all students with the opportunity to achieve their personal best Our College values of Personal Best, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Honesty and Integrity For further information or to book a tour please contact Todd Slater Assistant Principal or the koo.wee.rup.sc@education.vic.gov.auCollege(03)59971444345RossiterRd,KooWeeRup 12555340-JW25-22 CESC OFFERS: Personalised VCE/VET/VCAL pathways Continual impressive growth in VCE results and a 100% completion rate in VCAL Broad Middle School program including our select entry high achiever Sports and STEM Pathways • Extensive student leadership opportunities • Comprehensive transition program to support a positive start to high school • A well resourced and high performing Well-being Team that contributes to improved student outcomes • Individual Literacy and Numeracy support targeting both intervention and enhancement SCHOOL TOURS / OPEN DAYS: Tours of Cranbourne East Secondary College run every Friday from 9.15am10.15am. Please visit the college website to make a tour booking CONTACT DETAILS: Cranbourne East Secondary College 50 Stately Drive, Cranbourne East VIC 3977 PH: 5990 www.cesc.vic.edu.aucranbourne.east.sc@education.vic.gov.au0200 12560568-MS30-22 FOCUS ON … EDUCATION AND ENROLMENTS National award winners
This year, celebrating their 30-year anniversa ry, Minaret College have had a lot to celebrate in 2022.Recently the College also added the title of ‘National Award Winners’ to one of their many reasons to celebrate. On Saturday 6 August, Minaret College were announced as winners of the Cres cent Awards School Innovation and Renewal Award in Sydney. Crescent Awards are Austra lia-wide and acknowledge, showcase and cel ebrate educators, teams, leaders and Muslim learners who are achieving success and mak ing an outstanding contribution to the com munity.With a philosophy of continuous improvement and being student centered, since start ing his role as Executive Principal, Mohammed Taksim and his team have been working hard to take the College from good to great. 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 opportu nities for improvement, but we’re focused on the right priorities and making transformative changes for the better.” Minaret College is a school of choice for more than 2500 students across three cam puses – Springvale, Officer and Doveton. Inte grating Islamic values into the Victorian cur riculum, including numeracy, literacy, Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies, the vision of Mina ret College is to provide an environment where young Muslim students flourish. Parents interestrd to know more about the College are encouraged to request a tour by calling (03) 9574-0567. Further information is also available on their Facebook page or web site at minaret.vic.edu.au
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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!
• SUCCESSFULLY qualifying for the Senior VCAL: 100% of the enrolled students
At Lyndale Secondary College, we aim to have each student move towards a successful and meaningful future, irrespective of where or what that might be. Congratulations to our 2021 College Dux, Visothpong Chhoam who received an outstanding ATAR score of 98 15 Some other amazing results achieved by our Class of 21 are:
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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.
6. 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.
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 suitable.
Sustainability is a focus of many schools these days, with students often encouraged to engage in practices such as packing ‘nude’ lunches, re cycling 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.
8. Ask your school to join the ResourceSmart Schools program offered by Sustainability Victoria. Supporting schools within the state to embed sustainability measures across the school facilities, community and curriculum, once a school joins the program, it will have access to an online portal to learn and practice ways of integrating sustainability while also saving resources and money for the school. For more information and ways to have a positive impact on the environment, visit www.sustainability.vic.gov.au.
Teaching your kids about sustainability and the environment will have a positive impact on the environment and their future.
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.
• SUCESSFULLY progressing to positive postsecondary school destinations in University, TAFE, Apprenticeships, Employment: 99 5% of all Year 12 students Building Program This is an exciting time at Lyndale Secondary College as we are in the middle of a building program that will develop the facilities to support our students in their learning.
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.
For more information, we invite you to contact the School Office on 9795 2366.
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Do you need to secure an enrolment for your child in 2023 and 2024? St. Peter’s College Principal, Chris Black invites you to consider St. Peter’s College, either in Cranbourne or Clyde North. Whether it’s Year 7 or all Year levels through to Year 12, talk to us about your child’s school ing needs for 2022. Contact College Registrar, Mrs Wendy Height on 5990 7777 or email registrar@stpe ters.vic.edu.au‘Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world’ St. Peter’s College Principal, Mr Chris Black outlines: “The 21st century learner will need a skill-set of: critical thinking, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and creativity. St. Peter’s College strives to provide opportunities for our students to engage and excel in all of these areas.”
CAMPUS TOURS “St. Peter’s College conducts regular Student Led CampusTours; onsite when we can, otherwise our Virtual Tours are a good place to start your research. Book online at stpeters.vic.edu. au/enrolments”CampusTours are essentially just as the name suggests - times when schools open their doors, when teachers get to showcase their classrooms, and when students act as guides. “A tour is an incredibly valuable resource, as it gives you and your child an idea as to what their potential ‘second home’ looks and feels like. They also provide information beyond what is available in school documentation and on websites. Campus Tours are opportunities for parents to ask specifics about educational opportunities, extracurricular programs, pastoral care and community spirit.”
Primary and secondary school students and staff, and early childhood education and care staff and children aged three to five are recommended to test at home if they experience Covid-19 symptoms or are a contact of a confirmed case. Vaccination of children aged five to 11 and booster shots for people over 16 years old remain the best way to protect students and staff.
4W STAR NEWS | Thursday, 18 August, 2022 cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au 2024 & 2025 applications now being accepted. There are also very limited vacancies now available for 2022 & 2023 enrolments. STUDENT LED TOURS Are held on Fridays or we can organise a Private Tour time to suit you and your family. Your place to attend can be secured via our website home page. Book A Tour icon at www.stpeters.vic.edu.au CONTACT Did you know all of your enrolment requirements can be completed online? Contact our Registrar Mrs Wendy Height through our website Enrolment Enquiries Form or visit our website Enrolments pages that are tailored to guide you through the process of Researching and Applying for enrolment. www.stpeters.vic.edu.au “Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world” Our desire is for students to run excitedly through St. Peter’s College gates to commence their Secondary schooling, and walk out at the end of Year 12 with confidence, a sense of purpose, and feeling positive about their lives. Enrolment Application First Round Offers for Year 7, 2024 Close mid-August Visit our website www.stpeters.vic.edu.au or Contact College Registrar Ms Wendy Height Ph 5990 7777 NEW YEAR, NEW SCHOOL? ACT NOW 12558907-AI30-22
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The State Government is providing up to 46.4 million free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to schools and early childhood services, ensuring the continuation of face-to-face learning while keeping students and staff as safe as possible during terms three and four.Mainstream schools and early childhood services would be allocated three packs of five RATs for every student and staff member per term, while six packs of five RATs per term would be allocated to students and staff in specialist settings, recognising the higher risk of severe illness for medically vulnerable children, the government announced last month. More than 80 million RATs were distributed to schools and early childhood services throughout term one and two, while more than 105,000 air purifiers were distributed to 1587 government schools and almost 25,000 to 620 non-government schools since term four last year.
Education Minister Natalie Hutchins said the decision was part of their commitment to minimise the disruption to learning for “Westudents.havekept our promise to ensure school doors have remained open from the beginning of term one, and free RAT’s will stay to keep students and staff safe and learning face-to-face continues,” Ms Hutchins said. “We thank teachers, parents and students for their hard work in keeping each other safe during this time, whether it’s setting up new purifiers, to getting your child vaccinated or staying home if unwell.”
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IT’S A BIG DECISION He goes on to tell us: “When selecting a secondary school for your child, you need to feel confident in not only what that school can deliver in Year 7, but how the school can provide a stimulating learning environment across the six years. Our desire is for students to run excitedly through St. Peter’s College gates to commence their secondary schooling, and walk out at the end ofYear 12, with confidence, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of positivity about their future lives.” INDIVIDUAL STUDENT’S LEARNING PATHWAYS St. Peter’s College offers VCAL, VET and VCE study pathways, allowing each student to tailor their learning for their own career aspirations.Mr Black continues:“We are a proudly Cath olic community with a focus on Christ at the centre of our learning with a strong focus on the development of the whole person, academical ly, socially, emotionally and spiritually.”
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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
At Cranbourne Secondary College we are a respectful and responsible learning community.
Book a tour at Cranbourne Secondary College to find out about their programs and what they have to offer.
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Cranbourne Secondary College is a dynamic learning community committed to equip ping students so they can grow, contribute meaningfully and enjoy life in the world they encounter. To that end we deliver a holistic education that integrates academic, social, emotional and moral learning. The College mission is to equip learners for a fulfilling life by developing their intellectual, social, emotional and moral intelligence. The broad, personalised curriculum and pathway options are delivered in a caring and engag ing learning environment underpinned by an ethos and community culture of inclusion, participation.Livingourvalues of care, learning, community and contribution is integral to the process as is our honouring of student voice. Ensuring students influence their school experience and learning journey is so important to us because that’s what empowers them and makes all the difference to their learning outcomes. It’s why our students are increasingly motivated and happy at school. It’s our teaching and learning know-how implemented in modern, fit-for-purpose facil ities and a safe, genuinely caring context that gives us our edge. Evidence-informed learn ing and positive behaviour frameworks ensure teachers and students know what they must do to get the best out of themselves. This ul timately enables our students to develop their aspirations into meaningful pathways beyond school.We’re continually building on our strong and proud history, going from strength to strength by ensuring the education we deliver in partnership with parents, educational ex perts and members of the wider community remains real, relevant, innovative and impact ful.
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Recently, the College has benefitted from a range of upgrades to facilities and grounds resulting in high-quality learning and recreational spaces for students as well as a new two court stadium that includes retractable seating for approximately 1000 students. Book a tour to find out about our programs and what we have to offer at Cranbourne Secondary College.
My name is David Caughey and I have been the Principal at Cranbourne Secondary College since the beginning of 2020. I am very proud to represent the College and the wonderful community of Cranbourne.
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The College has been recognised for their outstanding work in relation to School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS). This approach works with a framework that focuses on matching the teaching of behaviour to meet the high expectations we share for achievement. At Cranbourne Secondary College we are a respectful and responsible learning community.
I feel so blessed to be introducing myself as the new Principal of St Therese’s Primary School. A colleague of mine told me that being appointed in the role of principal is a great privilege and in the short time that I have been at St Therese’s, I can honestly say that this is true. I am excited to have the opportunity to lead this wonderful learning community.
Chris Black “Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s Welcomeworld” to St. Peter’s College. We are a proudly Catholic community with a focus on Christ at the centre of our learning. We have a strong focus on the development of the whole person, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. “As a Catholic community, we aspire to lead in faith, guide with love and inspire through learning.” Our learning environment provides students with the opportunity to become the best version of themselves. 21st Century learners will require a skill-set of critical thinking, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively & creativity. We strive to provide opportunities for our students to engage and excel in all of these areas. Our desire is for students to run excitedly through our gates at Year 7 and walk out completing Year 12, with confidence, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of positivity about their future lives. When selecting a Secondary College parents must feel confident that the school can provide a stimulating learning environment across all six years. This is what you get at St Peter’s College. Guided Campus Tour are held on Friday mornings. Contact our Registrar Mrs Wendy Height. Come join us.
Our emphasis on student learning also extends to how we teach and support students to take responsibility for their behaviour and actions.
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Inspired by Saint Therese’s belief that even the smallest act of love is large in the eyes of Jesus, our school is committed to valuing young people and their development as people with a lifelong love of learning. Staff work tirelessly to produce excellent educational outcomes for students. St Therese’s Primary School has recently completed extensive upgrades to all facilities complete with new furniture, creating a contemporary learning environment which our students love, especially the flexibility to enjoy cooking and science in the student Ikitchens.inviteyou to visit our website or call us to arrange a time to visit our school and discover the opportunities that await your child at St Therese’s Primary School.
Our high expectations for achievement and success are focused on the development of our students into confident and capable young adults who are ready to embrace life and learning beyond their time at school.
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Koo Wee Rup Secondary College Rossiter Road KOO WEE RUP Phone 5997 1444 Stuart Jones 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.
Meagan Cook As Principal of Cranbourne East Secondary College, I am very proud of the strong sense of community that the College has fostered and maintained, throughout a period of rapid growth. I believe the key element that sets us apart, is the high expectations that have become firmly entrenched in the culture of our school community. These expectations extend beyond agreed behaviors, and are ingrained in the learning that students are demonstrating in the classroom, and form the basis of our extra-curricular programs. Another key feature of our College is the highly resourced careers team, which ensures each of our students are provided quality individual counselling towards their chosen career pathways. We recognise the importance of wellbeing for all our students, and in response, have a dedicated team overseeing an extensive range of supports that ensure our students enter our classrooms ready to learn. “We are giving every student, every opportunity to exceed their potential by providing a high-quality pathway to success.”
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Pam Robinson Lyndale Secondary College is a school community with a rich diversity of students. We set high standards, encourage persistence, and support our students to achieve their very best. We are one of a small number of Department of Education schools which is accredited to provide a Select Entry Accelerated Learning program. The Accelerated Program is designed to cater for the needs of the highly academically talented student by learning in a faster paced curriculum with multiple opportunities to develop high investigative, analytical, and critical thinking skills. We place an emphasis on independence, collaboration, and creative thinking. ‘Headstart’ is an intensive program that aims to support school students’ transition from one academic year to the next. This provides an educational advantage by strengthening key learning skills to move forward through the commencement of next year’s coursework at the end of the year. This is an exciting time as we’re nearing the completion of a building program. We have completed our Performing Arts centre, STEM, Library and Administration building. We are currently completing our Arts and Materials Technology and Senior School building. We welcome your interest and I warmly invite you to contact the school on 9795 2366 to book a tour.
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After a two-year hiatus, the 4C’s Cultural Showcase is making its much-anticipated return to Bunjil Place on 5 and 12 September. The program allows for students to showcase their culture and heritage through visual arts and and stage show, while developing their leadership and personal development skills along the way. Laitini Matautia started the program 16 years ago and has watched it develop into a highlight of the school year. This year Cranbourne East Secondary College students have the big responsibility of running the event. Story Page 16
A man has been found guilty of firing a shot gun 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.He and his co-offender got into the back seats of the vehicle in Claret Street, Doveton on 19 November 2019. 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.
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“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.”
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From page 1 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 judge noted. But the jury – 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. He also 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 six-month stints in 2017 and 2019.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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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 exhibition at Bunjil Place next month. As the exclusiveVicto rian venue for the 2022 regional tour, the exhi bition is estimated to attract upwards of 65,000 visitors to the region, according to Bunjil Place gallery director Georgia Cribb. “We are expecting over 75 per cent of overall exhibition visitors to come from outside Casey,” sheThesaid.Archibald Prize is regarded as Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize, and will show case 50 works at the NarreWarren location from 3 September to 16 October. The display at Bun jil Place Gallery will feature the notable Packing Room Prize winner Claus Stangl with his por trait of director, writer, actor and producerTaika Waititi alongside 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas with his portrait ofWiradjuri 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.
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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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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.”
By Eleanor Wilson Casey Council has received more tha 1000 sub missions to the Hampton Park Hill Draft De velopment Plan, as objections to a proposed waste resource and recovery hub at the site of the Hallam Road Landfill ramps up. In a council meeting on 16 August, Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said council officers have begun working through the“[It]submissions.willbequite a process of analysing those submissions and council officers have commenced that work and will be undertaking that work over the coming weeks and months,” Ms Duff said. “A report will be prepared for a future council meeting to consider those submissions, along with the overarching State Government waste and planning policies that have initiated the need to review the current development plan.”The draft development plan has been the subject of strong community objection in recent weeks, with residents claiming a pro posed 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.
A Hampton Park man was arrested following a fatal hit-run collision in Jeetho on Thursday afternoon, 11 August. Police were told the head-on collision occurred on the South Gippsland Highway just before 4.30pm. The driver of one of the cars fled the scene before being arrested a short distance away, police said. The occupant of the second vehicle died at the scene. A 25-year-old from Hampton Park assisted police with their enquiries. As ofTuesday afternoon, 16 August, he remained in hospital under police guard. Detectives will investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision including reports of an erratic driver on the South Gippsland Highway just prior to theMajorcollision.Collision Investigation Unit detectives attended the scene. Anyone with information, dashcam/ CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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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. “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.
But Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association spokesperson Brendan Browne said using council hardship assistance would be “a terrible outcome” for retirement village residents.“The Hardship Policies are not an adequate substitute, as they are likely to result in a deferment 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 retirees. “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 stealth.”Secretary of a resident committee involved in the grant program is Rob Smith, who concurred that 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 RetirementVillage 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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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 af ter a final distribution in the 2022-23 financial year.Acouncil officer’s report said the grant program will be discontinued as it “does not align with current Council Grants Policy or process es 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.TheCity 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. Thirteen retirement villages in the City of Casey are currently sharing in $204,335, with funding allocation ranging from $3000 to over $26,000, based on a $1.94 per week per unit basis.According to council figures, the current use of the grant varies throughout the villag es 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. 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“Councilsaid. also has a Rate Payment and Financial Hardship Policy which sets out payment 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.”
Grants run dry for City of Casey’s retirement villages
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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). 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!
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 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!
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What’s one question you have never been able to get the answer to? This question…
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! 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!
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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Jason Mittra is co-director of weekly social running group Berwick Springs parkrun. 294545 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I like to bake as much as like to eat baked foods! What are you most passionate about? I am very passionate about making the most of the time, as I find myself very time poor. If you don’t do it this year, you will be another year older when you do. What do you love about parkrun? Parkrun is a great community event that brings together all different people every Saturday morning. For some it is a ritual and others just a good time to have a social catch up. There is a lot to love about parkrun!
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!
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. This is no surprise to Leanne Petrides, executive officer of Community Information & Support Cranbourne (CISC). “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. “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.” 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. 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 JobSeeker payment. Issues 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 345 households.
with Berwick Springs Parkrun co-director Jason Mittra
What would your last meal be? I like a lot of different cuisines, but I am a big fan of staple foods. A simple crumbed chicken fillet with mash and vegetables with a mustard mayo sauce ticks all the boxes for me.
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.”TheNational 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 areas.”
· Approximately $7000 cash.
· Several edged weapons including samurai swords, as well as throwing, butterfly, and double-edged knives.
Police seize cannabis plants
· A sawn off shot gun.
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.
· A small amount of ammunition rounds. · A ballistics vest.
The Cranbourne man was arrested and charged with cultivating, possessing, and trafficking cannabis, possessing an unregistered firearm, possessing an imitation firearm, possessing ammunition without a licence, possessing prohibited weapons, and dealing with the proceeds of crime. He was remanded to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates Court on Friday 12 August.
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A 38-year-old Cranbourne man was arrested by police during a raid of an alleged crophouse.
NTEU Victorian Division assistant secretary Sarah Roberts added the union’s backlash 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 said. “Vice-chancellors have been put on notice: we will fight and win when jobs and communities’ access to higher education are under threat.”Thearts program is run at several of the university’s campuses, including Berwick. It comes alongside an announcement Federation University would embed a ‘co-operative education model’ across all of its courses from 2025, providing academic credit to students undertaking workplace experience.
Dandenong DRU Sergeant James Frost said the weapons were destined to be destroyed before reaching the streets, where they could have caused “untold damage”. “Our message is quite simple to would-be criminals: if you think you can make a quick buck through the dealing, trafficking, or cultivation of illicit substances, think again,” Sergeant Frost said. “Our work is not nine to five, Monday to Friday. We have teams of detectives working around the clock to identify you, arrest you and put you before the courts where you will face the serious consequences of your actions.”
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A 38-year-old Cranbourne man has been charged with a string of offences after investigators swooped on an alleged crop house on Thursday 11 August.
Dandenong Divisional Response Unit (DRU) seized 70 cannabis plants, approximately one kilogram of dried cannabis with an estimated street value of $20,000, a shotgun and other weapons. Executing a search warrant at a residential address on Fairbairn Road, Cranbourne, police also seized: · Four 300ml bottles containing what is alleged to be cannabis oil.
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 “Studentsworkplace.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.
· An imitation firearm.
Torcasio top of the class across Australia
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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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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.
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.”
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.”
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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.”
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 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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!
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By Cam Lucadou-Wells An aptly-named program that aims to empower 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 justice advocate”. The 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”. “It helps to create an environment where young people experience positive involvement at home, school, with friends and in the community,” Mr McNamara said. “Key elements of the program include one-on-one and group mentoring; leadership development; and financial and life skills.”Staff from SECL work across school, family and community to provide wraparoundMERLEsupport.waslaunched with much verve –including a peppy poetry rap performance by students - at one of its partner schools Hampton Park Secondary College on 10 August.
On hand was Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil – who spoke admiringly of her long-time 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.”
Candy Bowers (back fourth left), MERLE youth practitioner Kwabs Agyeman-Manu (fifth left) with Hampton Park Secondary College staff and students. 290797 Picture: GARY SISSONS
By Cam Lucadou-Wells and Eleanor Wilson City of Casey administrators have voted unani mously 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’ public campaign.Itresulted in the council backflipping on its 2021 plans to replace the pool with parkland. 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 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 theeddenceaturereductionopenmaintenanceawouldcostbetween$192,000tonearly$500,000year,dependingonthelengthofpoolseason.Thisisexpectedtobeoffsetbyreducedcosts.Fromthissummer,theoutdoorpoolswillondays25degreesCelsiusandhotter–afromtheprevious30-degreetempertrigger.Thepoolseasonwillalsolengthentobetween19Novemberand2April.TheoperatingmodelisestimatedtocostCasey$333,650–marginallylessthantheestimated$390,928costofopeningeverydayduringpoolseasonwithoutthetemperaturetrigger.Currently,thepoolcoststhecouncil$260,000ayear.CityofCaseyadministratorMiguelBelmarcalledthedecision“agoodnewsstoryforthecommunity“.“Dovetonpoolwillcontinuetoexistintothefuture,itwillcontinuetoexistnotonlyasapoolbut,assetoutinthemasterplan,aparkisproposedanditsayearroundaccessiblepark,“hesaidinthemeeting.“InotethatCouncil’sCapitalWorksProgramdoesnothavethefinancialcapacitytodelivertheprojecttofullandweareseekinga50percentfundingagreementbetweencouncil,theStateandFederalGovernments,“MrBelmarsaid.“Iurgethegovernmentassistcouncilinbeingabletoconcludethisfacilitytotheextentthat’sshowninthemasterplanandtotheextendthecommunityisseekingandhasdemonstrateditsinterestin.“FellowadministratorCameronBoardmanthankedcommunitymembersfortheir“constructiveandpositiveengagement“throughouttheconsultationprocess.“IthinkwecansaywithadegreeofconfithatwehaveaheightenedandinvigoratlevelofdiscourseandcommunicationwithDovetoncommunity,“hesaid.Incomingmonths,thecouncilwillstartdetaileddesignworkandprepareabusinesscase.Constructioncouldstartassoonas2023-’24.
Each principle has a continuum off which institutions can measure their performance off and use as a tool for progress. Initially, institutions embark on the process of change, before supporting women’s financial safety, embedding processes for change and then building upon current practices to reduce organisational barriers for change. “We’re working with victim-survivors to minimise future harm,” Ms Dilger added. “Training front line staff is important so
· Operate holistically – assuming customers don’t know what financial abuse looks like as they may view it as normal. Partnerships with specialist services should be promoted to illustrate the financial institution is a safe space
· Build empathy and awareness – by listening to victim-survivors of financial abuse and providing training and education to employees to build compassion and understanding.
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Working with victim-survivors to minimise future harm
· Be inclusive and accessible – so that people with different levels of English, financial and technological literacy can understand the service.
The principles are outlined below
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One in three people that presented to a south eastern financial counselling service in the last financial year had been the victim of financial abuse.South East Community Links (SECL), which has offices at Dandenong, Springvale and No ble Park, has seen an increase in the number of victim-survivors presenting after the Victo rian Royal Commission into family violence brought the issue into public conversation, with 15 of the recommendations relating to financial abuse. That changed the way financial abuse was addressed by organisations such as SECL and shone a light on the omnipresence of the issue. SECL has developed a seven principle framework for financial institutions to combat financial abuse. The principles are proactive in trying to prevent financial abuse at its source rather than being responsive to victim-survivors after they have Womensuffered.werethe biggest cohort which suffered and were therefore the focus, with many women trapped in relationships as a result of financial abuse. The principles took six months to develop and involved liaison with several key finan cial and telecommunications stakeholders and drew on the safety by design fundamental framework.“Weaskthat financial institutions consider and continually reflect on how the products you’re designing could be used,” Kay Dilger, SECL’s head of wellbeing, said. “Financial institutions are starting to do this work well, to support victim survivors when abuse is identified but there are some barriers to supporting them based on how the system is currently built. “The research and principles are very much about progression and continual improvement in financial service providers in working with victim survivors around financial abuse and preventing it in the long-term.”
The principles, announced publicly by the office for women last month, are backed by the
· Champion for change – through lobbying and working with other stakeholders. The full ‘Supporting women’s financial safety’ report, produced in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, RMIT University and Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand and supported by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Office for Women, is available at financial-safety-accessible.pdffault/files/publications/supporting-womens-pmc.gov.au/sites/de-
· Take responsibility – operate proactively, assuming systems will be misused and acting accordingly.
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· Act with integrity – using a set of ethical principles to guide employees and strategic practice, always responding to reports of abuse
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· Prioritise safety – pre-empting how the product could be abused to facilitate harm and combatting any risks, continually reviewing systems and its safety features t ensure they are safe and change abusive behaviour at the source.
Proactive youth support
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Other guest speakers Holt MP Cassandra Fernando and Dandenong writer-activist Candy Bowers also passionately addressed Hampton Park student leaders about making a positive difference. Sally 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 youngThepeople.”program 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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By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Hunt Club Discount Drug Stores pharmacists and pharmacy team members are proud to be leading the way in offering expert health advice, comprehensive health services, and tailored care to support their local community. Located at Hunt Club Shopping Centre, the pharmacy has been working hard to become renowned for its professional services that have helped improve the health and wellbeing of many of its customers. Owner Maikel Attia says: “Our pharmacy provides everything a standard pharmacy of fers in terms of services and products, but as we continue to grow, we will continue to ex pand expand our offering through more pro fessional services. Currently we offer services such as Sleep Apnoea screening, vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, asthma inhaler technique checks, prescription reminders and we will continue to keep growing this list.” Services such as sleep apnoea screening offer a large benefit to customers. Millions of people suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea, yet 80 per cent are undiagnosed. An overnight diagnostic sleep test is necessary to confirm a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea and evaluate its severity by measuring breathing patterns, airflow, blood oxygen levels and heart rate. Services such as this are just one of the ways Hunt Club Discount Drug Store team are working to help the local community. Maikel and his business partners chose the Discount Drug Stores brand to help enable them to improve community health, develop professional services program and offer a greater range of products for a lower, more competitive price. As part of that range, the store offers an expansive range of fragrances and have become known for having fragrances for all different budgets. Visit the friendly team at the Hunt Club Discount Drug Store for professional advice and good old-fashioned quality service, stocking an extensive range of all your health essentials plus fragrances, vitamins and cosmetics. Robyn, Vipsu, Charanya, Narrelle, Chressten and Maikel. 293451
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14I from Mickle Street looking down to Lyall Street. 294267 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
An ‘ice’ trafficker speeding at up to 182 km/h in a stolen car with its headlights off while pur sued by police in Cranbourne West has been sentenced.OmarAmr, 30, from Springvale South, pleaded guilty at theVictorian County Court to dangerous driving while pursued by police as well as trafficking ‘ice’, driving unlicensed and dealing with proceeds of crime. Police Air Wing initially observed Amr speeding at about 160km/h in the stolen Honda Civic on Dandenong-Hastings Road in Cranbourne West about 2.18am on 27 May 2021.In an attempted intercept shortly after, a police car activated lights behind Amr’s vehicle on Western Port Highway. Instead of stopping, Amr accelerated from 100km/h to 182 km/h, and turned off the car’s lights to avoid detection. Police Air Wing and the police car followed “at a Afterdistance”.pulling up in Hastings about 15 minutes later, Amr jumped a series of fences to escape. He was chased down and bitten by a policeDuringdog.the foot chase, Amr flung a ‘man bag’ over a fence. It was filled with 55 grams of‘ice’, $730 cash, syringes, two phones and the Civic car keys. After ankle surgery for dog-bite wounds, Amr told a police interview he didn’t think his driving was dangerous. “I think I was just going a bit fast but … I was in control of the car.” He claimed he borrowed what he thought was a “rental” car from a friend. JudgeWraight said the driving at high speed at night with lights off could “only be assessed as serious”.Amr,who reported smoking two grams of meth daily, conceded the seized ‘ice’ had been forThesale.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. 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. “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.
The letter stated that the width of the lane ways 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 Planning, Keri New.“We are aware of some community concerns regarding this proposal and are seeking com munity feedback,” Ms New said. “This will be reviewed in full prior to a deci sion being made.”
Backed for awards B4VK volunteer Lisa Hester. 279938 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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 as set to those who live in the area is they reduce the need to access the South Gippsland High way. “I think it’s a mistake and it shouldn’t hap pen,” MrWilkie 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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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 between Foreshore Road and Mickle Street and 14I, connecting Mickle Street and Lyall Street, following a safety assessment and subsequent recommendation by council officers.
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 ChildrenTheAwards.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 products, clothes, stationery and lunch boxes. 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 meaningful.” Ms Beard took the 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 or ganisations and community groups also nominated, I don’t know if I would have words.”Tolearn more about B4VK or to make a donation, go to backpacks4vickids.org. au/homeToview the list of other nominees and awards up for grabs, go to victorian-protecting-children-awardsdffh.vic.gov.au/
Tooradin laneways could be closed to cars
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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.
Former Tooradin PS School captain and Olympian Josh Beaver. 292522 Josh Beaver with Grade 5 student Java Lauterboom at Tooradin Primary School. 291897
Josh Beaver with his Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games jacket at Tooradin Primary School. 291897
10 STAR NEWS | Thursday, 18 August, 2022 cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au PEOPLE IN PROFILE
“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.
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.
“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.”
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.
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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.
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.
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.”
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Life member Margot Dodson and president Paul Kleverlaan have a laugh during the celebrations.
Taxes on different payments JobSeeker payments are taxable. This information will be automatically pre-filled in tax returns at the Government Allowances and Payments label when it is ready. If taxpayers choose to lodge before this information is filled, it will need to be proved manually. Leaving income out of your tax declaration will delay your tax return being processed. The Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is also taxable. It must be included in tax returns for the income year that the amounts were received. Services Australia provided recipients with a letter each time they received a payment. The sum of these payments will need to be manually added into your tax return and will not be pre-filled.“While the information isn’t prefilled for you, not adding Pandemic Leave Disaster Payments to your tax return will delay the processing of your return and your potential refund,” Mr Loh says. The federal government’s COVID-19 disaster payment, delivered through Services Australia, is not taxable and does not need to be included in tax returns. For more information, contact your registered tax agent or visit the ATO website at www.ato.gov.au.
‘Tax time can be a smooth and easy experience’: ATO The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is antici pating that COVID-19 will continue to impact the income and deductions reported by tax payers this tax time. “We know that many have faced significant challenges this year, and the ATO is here to help you get your tax right the first time,” says ATO assistant commissioner Tim Loh. Taxpayers should be aware of changes in circumstances that may affect what needs to be included as income, as well as what can be claimed as a deduction. These changes in clude receiving an income support payment and changing what can be claimed as a workrelated“Taxexpense.timecan be a smooth and easy experience if you know what income you must include and what COVID-19-related expenses you can claim in your tax return,” Mr Loh says. From July 1 2021, taxpayers who paid for a COVID-19 test for work-related purposes, such as to determine whether they can attend or remain at work, are now able to claim a de duction for the test. Taxpayers must have a re cord to demonstrate that they paid for the test - usually a receipt or invoice, though a bank or credit card statement or evidence from your employer can also be provided. Taxpayers are not able to claim for a test that was provided by their employer, or if their employer reimbursed them for the cost, and only tests that are required for work-related purposes can be claimed. “If you purchased a COVID-19 test for a trip with your mates, you can’t claim a deduction,” says Mr TaxpayersLoh. may also be able to claim a deduction for the cost of protective items that protect against risk of illness or injury while performing work duties. “If you’re spending your working day in close proximity to customers and at risk of contracting COVID-19, you may be able to claim a deduction for protective items such as gloves, face masks or sanitiser,” Mr Loh says. “This will be most common in industries such as retail, cleaning and hospitality.”
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Gaye Burgess and Dianne Godfrey were awarded life membership on Sunday for their service to the club. Pictures: SUPPLIED Matt Lamattina gets a birthday cake to go with his recognition of service for coaching.
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With rising costs of living Little Sparrow Foun tain Gate has decided to extend a flat 25 per cent discount on hot drinks every day of the week to both concession card holders and stu dentsOwneralike.James Meunier said the free discount card also entitled them to 10 per cent off meals across the week. “We want to spread the light and warmth of hospitality to our elders – the ones who are probably doing it the toughest with the rising costs of living,” James said. We believe that the people who have looked after us so well shouldn’t be deprived from lit tle perks such as going out and experiencing a great cup of coffee.’’ James said Little Sparrow Fountain Gate also had the most comfortable booths and seats within close proximity to the lifts and travellators.“Wehave newspapers to read, a water station and our warm sticky cinnamon scrolls as well as our almond croissants and fresh Dan ishes have been a hit! “We also have a delectable range of cakes baked fresh here in Melbourne by a highly tal ented French Pâtissier. We serve our very own award-winning blend of coffee and are the only cafe within the centre that offers European thick-set hot chocolate.”LittleSparrow Melbourne is located on Level 2, to the left of JB Hi-Fi atWestfield Fountain Gate. Enjoy the comfort and extras at Little Sparrow. 294528
INGREDIENTS: · Coarse salt and ground pepper
· 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
By Carole Levy Cooking for a crowd can be challenging, but cooking just for yourself is no picnic either. Most recipes are designed for four people, and quartering a recipe just seems a hassle, meagre and almost pointless – plus some how in the conversion process, the taste even seems to However,change.there are alone times when the urge hits for a really tasty lunch or dinner, even if it you cook it just for you. And if a good excuse is needed to crack the bottle of white you’ve been saving, this is it. Giving your cooking a sense of occasion can do wonders for morale, while adding a candle to the table and using a crystal glass for the wine will take it to the next level – and don’t forgetNowmusic.what’s needed is an elegant recipe, one that delivers on bags of taste that belie its es sential simplicity. No point sweating it; that’ll just fog up the crystal and ruin the mood. The recipe below fits the fill nicely, so go on…get your self-pamper on.
· 1 garlic clove, minced · Cayenne pepper to taste
· 125 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
PRAWNS WITH LINGUINE
· 60 grams linguine (about a 2cm-wide handful) · 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into pieces
· 1/3 cup dry white wine
· Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Meanwhile, in a small non-stick pan, melt half the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and pinch of cayenne; cook until fragrant – for about a minute. Raise heat to medium-high; add wine. Cook until reduced by a third, about a minute.Add prawns and season with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout – one-two minutes.Remove skillet from heat; swirl in lemon juice and remaining butter. Add pasta and toss to combine. Serve, topped with parsley. Picture: ISTOCK
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Foot and leg pain is extremely common in people of all ages. Children often suffer from growth and development conditions, seniors commonly present with joint degeneration such as knee arthritis, and for the rest of us who are somewhere in between; foot and heel pain, plantar fascia issues and knee pain or injuries are all very common. The good news is that all of these conditions are extremely treatable, if you have a correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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As leader of the program, she said the responses she receives from students’ family members often leave her overwhelmed.
“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.
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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
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.” 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.” 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.”
Pearcedale Community Market 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. · Saturday 20 August 9am to 12pm. 45 Pearce dale Road Pearcedale. Tooradin Lions Community Market
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· Contact the centre for more details on 9704 1863. Little Flamingo Design Market
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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.
· Saturday 20 August 9.30am - 10.30am
· Venue: Multipurpose Room.
· Sunday 28 August 2pm at the Cardinia Cultural Centre Function Room, 40 Lakeside Blv, Pakenham.
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· Saturday 20 August 10.30am to 12.45pm. · 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 Lake College and Harkaway Hills College.
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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.
Saturday 20 August - Sunday 27 August at Casey Stadium. New Holland Drive, Cran bourne East.
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· Friday 26 August 3.30pm-4.30pm, Saturday 27 August 10am-2pm
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· Create ‘Magic’ with food dyes.
· 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.
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· Hunt Club Shopping Plaza surrounds. Linsell Boulevard, Cranbourne. Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Book club/book swap and writer’s
· Learn about gut bacteria + sugar = GROSS. · 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. 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.
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.
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· Create ‘Wicked’ Green Smoothies.
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 drinksRun 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.
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· 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
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“He had a fantastic year and finished it off with a premiership which I was extremely happy for him to achieve that.”
Kayla Bratic scored 27 goals for Tooradin-Dalmore in a thumping win over Kooweerup on Saturday. 293979 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Outside of a short stint with Pakenham, Winsall has remained at Hampton Park through much turmoil. Winsall skippered Hampton Park, after the responsibility fell onto his shoulders in the wake of a mass walkout in the early 2010’s that had left the club with no senior heads and scrambling to rebuild. “We basically had our ground ripped up at that time, so we were away with our club rooms and had young reserves players topping the team up plus under-16’s not being able to play under-18’s or under-19’s - they were straight into seniors just to make the numbers up,” Dawes recalled. “They were really hard years, but Sean helped keep things together.” Not only was Winsall loyal and helping look after the practicalities of getting a team on the park each week, but he was slowly rebuilding the club’s Wilsonculture.hasbeen associated with the club for only two years but he, like Dawes, saidWinsall’s great strength was his ability to connect with“Sometimespeople. with footy clubs you have young and old guys – but he is one of those guys that mixes with everyone and includes everyone,” Wilson said. “We’ve had a big list turnover, but he goes out of his way to be involved with other people and is an absolute warrior on the field.”
The other team to earn a week off is Bunyip, who won the battle for the double chance with a hard-fought 50-40 victory over Dalyston.TheBulldogs thoroughly deserve to put their feet up this weekend after Saturday’s win made it seven victories on the trot. Amongst those wins are Dalyston (twice), Nar Nar Goon and Tooradin-Dalmore who are certainly no mugs in the grand scheme of things.The Magpies entered this match-up coming off a five-game streak of their own, and it’s hard to believe that either the Goon or Magpies will be packing their bags and saying farewell this Sunday.
By David Nagel The stage is set for an absorbing four-week battle for the WGFNC A Grade premiership cup after the preliminary rounds finished with some thrilling matches on Saturday. All teams from one to five on the ladder will head into finals with a strong belief that this could be their year, while Phillip Island appears to have a tough challenge ahead as it enters an elimination final against TooradinDalmore on the back of a five-game losing streak.The depth of this year’s finals series is epitomised by the form of Nar Nar Goon, who for the second week running pushed a legitimate premiership contender all the way to the final whistle. The Goon, who finished the season in fifth place, went down fighting against ladder-leaders Inverloch-Kongwak on Saturday, in a 36-38 scoreline that had the same look and feel as a hard-fought two-goal loss to Tooradin-Dalmore just seven days earlier. Both teams were at their brilliant best defensively, with the Sea Eagles’ 12-goal third term the highest of any team in the contest. IK led 10-8 at quarter time before the Goon came bouncing back to level the scores at 17-all midway through the match. Chantelle Dale (C), Bec Cox (WD) and evergreen performer Meaghan Winter (WA) took the game right up to the Sea Eagles, who were asked some serious questions by the Goon as they headed into the half-time break.The Sea Eagles responded like only very good teams can do, scoring 12-9 in the third to open up a winning break. Coach JarradWalker was down a couple of stars, with regular starters Rahni Mann and Tayla Robb missing in action on the weekend, but the Sea Eagles still found a way to get the job done. Renee Pilkington was moved from wing defence to centre after half time and had a huge influence through the midcourt, while Lanni Pryor (WA), Ella Sadler (GA), Kelly Boyd (GS) and Tayla Smith (GK) were rocksolid contributors across the four quarters. By finishing on top, the Sea Eagles have earned a well-deserved week’s rest, while the Goon girls have an extra day to prepare for a Sunday shootout against Dalyston. What an absoluter cracking contest that is going to be, with both teams fighting for the season survival!
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By Jonty Ralphsmith From one loyal servant to another, it was a spe cialThespeech.adrenaline was still pumping for reserves captain Nathan Dawes when he came off the field after a come-from-behind win against Caulfield. But his first priority was to deliver a speech to great mate Sean Winsall ahead of senior gameThey’ve200. played plenty of ones footy together and Dawes had 24 hours to prepare some words for his mate and used plenty of his Fri day considering how to approach the task. “He has had a tough run and kept mentally strong during some difficult years,” Dawes said.“It was pretty much letting him know it hasn’t gone unseen and guys do look up to and respect him in that manner and it is a credit to him.”Thespeech was one of the best and most emotional pre-game speeches coach Nathan Wilson has seen. “It was really touching, and it was mentioned at selection on Thursday night as well,” Wilson said. “He is much loved and the type of person he is, he didn’t want anyone there, he just wanted to focus on the footy - he is sort of just happy to shift the attention off him. “(Captain) Corey Phillips offered him to lead the boys out and toss the coin, but he didn’t want anything to change so he’s a really unselfish character. A talented junior, Winsall has been a longservant and important presence for the Red backs during some years of great adversity. Individually, he has been selected for representative sides on a number of occasions. A versatile player, Winsall is a creative halfback in Wilson’s 2022 side with his experience guiding the young defensive group. Winsall can also play as a lockdown defender if a forward gets on a roll or go higher up the field. But it is the steadfast off-field reliability he has provided the Redbacks that will likely define his legacy for club people.
Calf and hamstring injuries delayed Winsall’s start to the season, but he strung six consecutive games together to reach the milestone.“He has had to do a lot of work away from the club with his injuries and I understand how hard he has had to work and sacrifices he has made to keep his body right and get himself back on the track,” Dawes said. “To then keep that belief in himself to play ones football…it would have been very easy to either give up footy completely or give up seniors or commit to twos but he is immensely strong in that way. “He always believed if he could get back fit and in the team, he could play a part in the side, and his best year to date was 2019 when both teams won the premiership.
Sean Winsall celebrating the Redbacks’ premiership triumph.
On the field, there were weeks where the club was being bullied by well in excess 150 points and without the resilience of a select few, including Winsall, it may never have recovered.Amove from the SEFNL to the Southern Football League led to better times, as people begun enjoying their footy more and the tide started to turn. When the club won the Division 3 premiership in 2019 – along with the reserves premiership - there were few, if any, who deserved to celebrate as much as Winsall. When the final siren went, the first person Dawes got to wasWinsall as raptures took hold.
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Battle for premiership begins as Seagulls soar into finals
WGFNC A GRADE FINALS SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST, 2022 1ST ELIMINATION FINAL (3 V 6) Bass Recreation Tooradin-DalmoreReserve(3)v Phillip Island (6) 2.45pm SUNDAY, 21 AUGUST, 2022 2ND ELIMINATION FINAL (4 V 5) Garfield Recreation Reserve Dalyston (4) v Nar Nar Goon (5) 2.45pm
Sean Winsall is now important with his setup off halfback.
Reigning premier Tooradin-Dalmore needed to thump Kooweerup to be any chance of earning second place on the ladder, and the Seagulls upheld their part of the bargain with a 90-10 smashing at Denhams Road.Unfortunately for the Gulls, they need Dalyston to sneak across the line against Bunyip to be a chance, but that one went narrowly the wrong way. The Gulls were awesome, becoming the first team to put 90 goals on the board for the season.Alex Duff netted 37 goals, with Kayla Bratic (27) and Alex Maher (26) not too far behind.It’shard to see the Gulls being troubled by Phillip Island this Saturday, but netball is a funny game. In other games, Warragul Industrials finished off their season in style, defeating an under-staffed Cora Lynn, 57-42, while Korumburra-Bena held on in a nail-biter against Phillip Island. The Giants eventually missed out on finals by percentage, but still celebrated hard after a thrilling 32-31 triumph. Garfield rounded out its season with the bye.
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WGFNC SATURDAY,FINALS20AUGUST, 2022 1ST ELIMINATION FINAL (3 V 6) Bass Recreation Inverloch-KongwakReserve(3)v Warragul Industrials (6) SUNDAY, 21 AUGUST, 2022 2ND ELIMINATION FINAL (4 V 5) Garfield Recreation Reserve Seniors: Nar Nar Goon (4) v Cora Lynn (5)
“Nothing was given to Kristian Feehan: he came up from under 18’s then spent some time in the reserves, so to then go on and achieve what he has speaks to the quality player he is, and the person he is to drive the culture,” Ades said.The result gives the Dingoes a sneaky chance of sneaking into a qualifying final. That would rely on Dingley beating bottom-placed East Malvern, St Kilda City losing to top placed Cheltenham and St Pauls McKinnon losing to seventh-placed Mordialloc.
Denhams Road will be the field of dreams for one lucky team this year, and the Seagulls are as good a chance as any to lift this year’s crown.The Gulls were pushed by the Demons early, leading by 10 points at quarter time and 22 at the half, before slipping a different gear after the main interval. The Seagulls booted 11 goals to five after the break to edge clear to a 20.14.134 to 11.5.71 victory. The Gulls had a tasty even spread, with Dylan Paarlberg, Julian Suarez and Jimmy Trezise booting four each, while Adam Oxley drifted forward to snag three of his own. Matt Livermore, Brent Macaffer and Lewis Hill were solid contributors for the Gulls, while Mitch Cammarano and Nathan Voss finished their seasons in fine style for the Demons.Jason Wells finished on 74 goals for the season, after slotting four goals on the weekend, while Luke McMaster and Voss chimed in with a couple each. Kooweerup’s season is now over, while the Seagulls will now have a perfectly-timed week off before locking horns with Phillip Island in the second semi-final at Inverloch on Saturday 27 August. Nar Nar Goon will enter Sunday’s blockbuster elimination final against Cora Lynn with confidence oozing from every pore after an impressive 41-point victory over Inverloch-Kongwak on Saturday. The Goon outscored the Sea Eagles in all four quarters of football, banking their first victory against one of the big three with an 18.9.117 to 11.10.76 triumph. Star full-forward Dermott Yawney kicked five goals for the Goon, which left him one short of Cora Lynn spearhead Nathan Gardiner in the race for this year’s league goalkicking award. The Goon had nine goal-kickers in an ominous sign for the Cobras this weekend. Classy types like Brad Homfray, JJ Peni, Jake Smith and Brendan Hermann were at the top of their game for the Goon, while Luke Bettio is another to head into this week’s final series on a Thomashigh.Wyatt was important with three goals for Inverloch, with the talented Jenson Garnham and Toby Mahoney both kicking two each for the vanquished. Tom Hams, Michael Eales and Corey Casey will be players to watch when the Sea Eagles start warm favourites against the Dusties on the weekend. There was no playing for next week when Warragul Industrials and Cora Lynn settled in a for a last-quarter shootout at Western Park on JustSaturday.10goals had been kicked until three-
Seagulls get close up look at scene of potential glory
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LADDER: Cheltenham 60, Cranbourne 52, St Kilda City 48, St Pauls McKinnon 48, Dingley 44, Springvale Districts 32, Port Melbourne Colts 24, Mordialloc 20, Bentleigh 12, East Malvern 0.
Cranbourne, meanwhile, slaughtered Port Melbourne Colts in another important step back from an inauspicious month of footy. Casey VFL-listed George Grey was named best-on-ground and finished with five of the Eagles’ 25 majors. Port Melbourne was never in the contest, kept scoreless in the opening quarter and finishing with only one goal, while Cranbourne piled on 15 in the second half. In other results: Aaron Edwards’ 12 goals helped the Saints to a 134-point victory over East Malvern; Mordialloc was kept to just one goal in the second half as it was consigned to a 40-point defeat at the hands of Bentleigh; and Cheltenham eased to a 50-point victory over Springvale Districts.
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Bunyip has proven itself to be the best team not playing finals after the Bulldogs racked up their eighth win for the season with an 11.12.78 to 7.10.52 victory over Dalyston.Dylan Gallasch and Dan Helmore kicked three each for the Doggies, who had Nathan Allen, Aaron Paxton and Jeb McLeod play to their usual high standard. Matt Howell, Brad Monson and Curtis Murfett did likewise for the Magpies. In other games, Max Blake kicked five, and Harry O’Brien and Zak Vernon two each as Philip Island fine-tuned for finals with an 18.23.131 to 3.6.24 victory over KorumburraBena.The Bulldogs were wildly inaccurate in front of goals, kicking 1.8 in the first term and 6.8 from a plethora of opportunities in the third.Midfielder Eli Richards continued his ripping form for the Dogs, while Vernon, Blake and Jason Tomada will enjoy a week’s rest after pleasing displays against the Giants. Matt Lello, JayWalker and Josh Hargreaves never stopped trying for the Giants, who finished their season with 13 consecutive losses. And Kilcunda-Bass has joined Kooweerup on seven wins for the season after the Panthers fought off a brave Garfield by 16 points at Bass.ThePanthers led at every change, but never by more than 21 points as the Stars drilled down for the fight. Garfield has a really good young list and should be big improvers in the 2023 season.
By David Nagel There’s still plenty of water to flow under the bridge before it happens, but minor-premier Tooradin-Dalmore received an early feel for this year’s grand final venue when the Seagulls visited Kooweerup on Saturday.
The match also served as a celebration of triple premiership forward-turned-defender Kristian Feehan’s 100th game. The 2019 interleague representative and 2018 division one team of the year player brought up the milestone last week but got the attention on the weekend at a home fixture.
Todd Beck tried to claw the Dusties back into the contest, but the damage had been done….the Cobras prevailing 10.8.68 to 9.5.59.Gardiner finished with seven goals for the winners, which included three last-quarter majors, while Ryan chipped his way to two and Briggs fired the other.
By Jonty Ralphsmith Don’t take Dingley lightly. That’s been the proverbial from ‘the cage’ for so many clubs travelling to Souter Oval across the years. When the going has got tough - which has not happened often in recent years - the fa mous cage in front of the clubrooms would rattle and give the boys a lift. Synonymous with the club, Saturday was the last game the Dingoes will play in front of the cage as the rooms will be redeveloped across the next 12 months. Danny Ades’ men sent it out in style with a 19-point win over third-placed St Pauls McK innon heralding Saturday night celebrations. That succeeded a 117 point win by Dingley’s“It’sreserves.veryrare in this day and age that you’ll get to do something that is iconic for the his tory of the club, so to get the win is important and to do it against an opposition and a club I respect dearly is even more pleasing,” playercoach Ades said. “It’s something that’s deep in the history of theAfterclub.”bullying some lesser sides in division one, the win affirms they can do damage in September, having also beaten Cranbourne thisDingleyseason.was the better side virtually all game with quick play and some big presences up forward contributing to the victory. It threatened to be a shootout early as both sides had slick plays that resulted in a highscoring opening before the game settled into a rhythm.Dingley had a two goal ascendancy for most of the afternoon as they were better around the ball, despite the absence of ruckman Ver gim Faik (collarbone), and Nathan Freeman (hamstring tightness).
FIXTURE: Bentleigh v Cranbourne, East Malvern v Dingley, Port Melbourne v Springvale Districts, St Pauls McKinnon v Mordialloc, St Kilda City v Cheltenham.
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quarter time, with the Cobras leading by two points, before all hell broke loose with six goals being scored in an electrifying 13 minutes of Jaxonfootball.Briggs ignited the Cobras with a cracker from long range, after 20-seconds of play, before Nathan Gardiner swung onto his left to open up a 14-point advantage just two minutes into the final term. Bailey Beck answered with a set shot, but when Gardiner slotted a banana from the pocket, and then waltzed into an open goal after a gift-handball from Matt Ryan, the Cobras had blown the gap out to a matchclinching 20 points.
Freeman is expected to be back this week while Ades said a deep run would be needed to see Faik again. Adam Lloyd stepped up in his first game of the season after back-to-back ankle surgeries. Lachie Lamble was influential on Saturday, racking up plenty of possession and looking above the level. His game-changing run and boldness was on show, and has been transferred from halfback to the wing in recent weeks to free up Lucas Walmsley to play in the middle. Rory Goldsmith, Jake Mullen and JustinVan Unen all had moments inside 50. Goldsmith applied his trademark pressure and finished with two goals. Van Unen threatened to tear the game apart as a big marking presence up forward and hit the scoreboard with three goals in the last quarter getting his side home. “I thought we played smart footy, the wind changed a lot throughout the day but we controlled a lot of the momentum and play,” Ades said.“At times we didn’t adjust quickly enough to the changing direction of the wind, but it says a lot about the group that we were able to get the win with the wind funnelling towards their end in the last quarter.”
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It was all positive for the Casey Cannons wom en and negative for the men. On the road at Melton, the women’s firsts had a comfortable 2-0 win. President David Hyland said the Cannons had all the play for most of the match and some inaccurate shooting was all that pre vented them from having a more convincing win.“We probably weren’t at our best but got over the line, it’s always difficult to play at Melton,” Hyland said. “In a way you don’t perform at your best every week and having an average game this week is not too bad considering next week we play second on the ladder.” RebeccaWagg scored both of the goals, with Hyland naming her and Mikaela Davis as be ing among the better players. “Rebecca is very solid in defence and Mikaela outplayed them on the wing and in the forward line.”
All she wrote for Cavaliers
The men’s one win from two matches came on Sunday, as the Cavs delivered an incredibly even performance across the floor. Five 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. Both Cavs teams have been more than competitive after making the huge jump from the Big V Championship league to the elite NBL-1 South competition. There’s plenty to work with for the Cavs for next season. 291472
The Dolphins were all over the Borough, kicking eight of the first 10 goals to eventually lead by 18 points at the final change. The Borough proceeded to pile on six goals to two in the final stanza to run away 12.9 (81) to 11.11 (77) winners. Frankston big man Liam Reidy was im pressive with 17 disposals, three goals and 27 hit outs, but it was to no avail as the Dol phins fell to their fourth defeat in five ap pearances. Mitch White has come a long way since his early days at Casey.
By Tyler Lewis MORNINGTON PENINSULA NEPEAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE The drought is over. Devon Meadows will play its first finals series in 21 years and Pearcedale will feature in finals footy for the first time in a decade. The Panthers and the Dales were both in do-or-die circumstances on the road at the weekend, against sides they had previously lost to earlier in the sea son.Devon Meadows slipped Seaford early to run away with a 14.14 (98) to 6.7 (43) win, while the Dales held off a fastfinishing Chelsea to secure a 13.10 (88) to 12.3 (75) victory. Nick Battle was in divine touch for the Panthers, while Jake Frawley was crowned best afield for Pearcedale. The local rivals will now meet in the first elimination this Sunday. In other matches: Crib Point 11.10 (76) was defeated by Karingal 18.18 (126), Harri Dekleuver kicked a goal after the siren to send off Mornington coach Simon Goosey with a 8.10 (58) to 7.10 (52) triumph over Hastings, Somerville secured top spot by defeating Rye 11.14 (80) to 9.9 (63) and the bookend match between Langwarrin and Tyabb was abandoned.
Cannons 1 v Old Xaverians 2. Goal: Bry an Seconds:Young.Cannons 0 v Old Xaverians 2. Thirds: Cannons 2 v Glen Eira 3. Goals: Ben Albrecht, Daniel Albrecht. WOMEN Firsts: Cannons 2 v Melton 0. Goals: Rebecca Wagg Seconds:2. Cannons 3 v Monash University 0. Goals: Kyezanne Holtzhausen 2, Jane Gipp 1. Thirds: Cannons 3 v Monash University 0. Goals: Zena Rhyne 2, Emily Noney 1. MASTERS 45+C: Cannons 0 v Mentone 0. JUNIOR Under 10 Team 1: Cannons 1 v Frankston 0. Goal: Samual Albrecht Under 10 Team 2 and 3: Cannons Team 3: 8 v Cannons Team 2: 0. Goals: Ella Smith 4, Ryder Peresso 3, Tom Guastella 1 Under 12: Cannons 0 v ECHO 7 Under 14: Cannons 2 v Waverley 1. Goals: Jenson Turner, Prince Achandira Bopanna. Under 16: Cannons 4 v Dandenong 2. Amin Kamarudzaman 2, Aleisha Foot 1, Alice Gray 1. Casey Cannons fire Casey Cannon Cameron Ritchie goes on a run. Picture: SUPPLIED
The seconds and thirds, meanwhile, both had 3-0 wins against Monash University. The result moves the seconds to top of the ladder, while the thirds have an opportunity to play a home final if results fall the Cannons’ way next week. The men have been halted in their tracks as they will look for a deep September run. The firsts lost to Old Xaverians 2-1, with Bryan Young the goalscorer; the seconds lost 2-0 to the same opponent; and the thirds had a 3-1 loss to Glen Eira. Firsts:
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The champion Demon and Cranbourne local explained how seeing some of his mates celebrate the same milestone made it a more enjoyable one for him to accomplish. “It’s pretty special to me,” he said. “I have had some good mates that have done it and I’ve seen how much it meant to them and how much I enjoyed celebrating with“Ithem.haveloved it and to get a win it’s even better.”Frankston, meanwhile, threw away a golden opportunity against Port Melbourne.
Destructive Demons get it done for Whitey
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By Tyler Lewis The streak continues. The Casey Demons are one win away from the perfect season, after a hard-fought 6.13 (49) to 5.3 (33) win over Carlton. In horrendous conditions at Casey Fields on Sunday, the Dees trailed at the main break and despite some wayward kicking in front of goal ultimately managed to overcome the MelbourneBlues.premiership player James Harmes was sensational for the Demons, collecting 35 disposals and sticking seven tackles.Inhis 100th VFL game, Mitch White too stuffed the stat sheet with 29 disposals and eightWhitetackles.revealed the extent of the contest in a Casey Demons media release post game. “It was a slog out there, but that’s how we want to play and we knew that’s what they were going to bring,” he said. “Luckily enough we were to score enough goals and get over the line… they have some quality mids and we were probably a bit unhappy with how we went forward and our method.“Butwe were able to execute a few extra times to get over the line.”
FINALS QUALIFYINGFIXTUREFINAL (Saturday at Rye): Karingal (second) v Somerville (third) ELIMINATION FINAL (Sunday at Chelsea): Devon Meadows (fourth) v Pearcedale (fifth) Langwarrin (first) – bye. Rivals to meet eliminationin Jamie Plumridge looks for an option.
By Tyler Lewis Casey Cavaliers have gone one from four in a frantic final weekend of NBL-1 South. The CavsWomen’s side had a disappointing finish, completing its regular season with two losses across Saturday and Sunday. The first came on the road to the Keilor Thunder, 91-65, before the second loss oc curred on its home court to the Geelong Su percats, 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 flat tered 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.
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