Despite being just 18-years-old, Narre Warren South student Ashley Lucey-Jannert is about to perform in her 10th State Schools Spectacular.Theprincipal vocalist and dancer will be joined by 3000 fellow students from across the state as the event returns to John Cain Arena on 10 September.
“Whilst you shouldn’t be rewarded for being a law abiding and hardworking citizen, it’s not easy for people with a history of drug use and criminal offending to change their lives in the way that you have.” Cashen was sentenced to a three-year CCO, including 350 hours of unpaid work as well as drug and mental health treatment and a roadtrauma awareness program.
“No matter what role I have been offered in the cast or the friendships I have made, the most enjoyable part of the VSSS every year is feeling the adrenaline of being on that stage in front of thousands of people and being able to put a smile on each of their faces,” she said.
For the first time, he successfully completed a CCO in May 2022. He had also“kept busy” as a concreting foreman. “I am told that you have been drug free for over two years, and have committed no further offences since your release from custody in November 2020.
Sentencing judge Angela Ellis said the father of two had been speeding at an estimated 100km/h on the wrong side of the road while passing a traffic island and another car about 6.40am on 18 June 2018. Ahead, the victim was pushing his friend’s car, which was turning right from Riviera Drive onto O’Shea Road. Cashen steered back onto the correct side of the road, hitting the victim who was thrown up to 25 metres into roadside bushes. With his car now “inoperable”, Cashen briefly approached his seriously injured victim then ran from the scene with his front passenger.The victim was helped by his friend and another eyewitness. He was transported to The Alfred hospital with a broken shinbone and damagedMeanwhile,knees.an “upset and crying” Cashen rang an associate, telling them he’d “f***ed up”, Judge Ellis said. In an initial police interview, he denied driving the car involved in the crash. Cashen’s “deplorable conduct” had shown “utter disregard” for other road users, Judge Ellis“Yoursaid.conduct, driving on the wrong side of the road for approximately 50 – 60 metres, travelling at well in excess of the designated speed of 70km/h, was incredibly dangerous. “It’s not clear why you were in such a hurry, that you drove on the wrong side of the road, passing the incorrect side of the traffic is land.”
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“You can continue with the path … or you can return to the lifestyle you were livingchaotic, erratic and beholden to whatever drugs you were taking.” Judge Ellis said ordinarily Cashen would have been jailed, but it was in the community’s interest to have him rehabilitated.
At the time, he was said to be abusing il legal drugs to cope with a relationship break down.His long-term addiction had been a coping mechanism, likely due to his untreated ADHD, Judge Ellis Cashen’ssaid.“extensive” criminal history included priors for driving while disqualified and driving dangerously, the judge noted. A year before the crash, he’d pleaded guilty to reckless conduct endangering serious injury, while trying to evade a police pursuit. He’d also been to court five times for further offending since the crash, including three jail terms in 2018 and 2019. Cashen had also previously breached two community corrections orders and a drug treatment order. Judge Ellis however noted Cashen’s “marked” improvement since being last released from jail. She rated his rehabilitation prospects as “good”.
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By Cam Lucadou-Wells A speeding, disqualified driver who ran away after striking a man on O’Shea Road in Berwick has been spared jail. Michael John Cashen, 31, of Highett, pleaded guilty at theVictorian County Court to dangerous driving causing serious injury as well as driving disqualified and failing to stop and render assistance to the victim.
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Ashley Lucey-Jannert will take on a principal role in the 2022 Victoria’s State Schools Spectacular.
For Ashley, who hopes to turn her passion for performing into a career, the excitement of being on stage is what it’s all about.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I wasn’t able to speak English until I was 5 years old. My parents thought it would be a good idea to speak to me in Samoan until I began to attend school. Talk about a comedy show that was never recorded. What do you love about what you do? I love teaching because I enjoy working with students and helping them to achieve their personal best. Who is the best person you’ve worked with and why? A tough question. I can’t pick one. I’ve worked with a lot of legends in my lifetime. I would have to say the Carrum Downs Secondary Col lege Team I had the pleasure of meeting many years ago: Broady Kata, Melissa Kendall & Pa tricia Harry, Jessica, Sawsan and Bernie! What would your last meal be? Steak medium to well done with mushroom sauce, asparagus, vegetables and chips. What is your most memorable moment? When I married my husband Rex Ulugia. What event past or present would you like to witness? I would have loved to have seen the original cultures that existed in history so I can go back and save what has been lost. Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Jesus, Jason Momoa, and Kevin Hart. What are you currently listening to, watch ing, or reading? Samoan songs such as Punialava’a, RB, Chris tian songs and old Inspirational movies like Lean on Me and The Blindside, The Notebook. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? A dessert. Where is your dream holiday destination? Anywhere in Europe. What were you like as a kid? I was annoying, very competitive and loved sport! (that’s not the case with sport now LOL!!) What was your first job? I was learning how to answer challenging calls in a Legal Aid firm. What are the three most used apps on your phone? Prime Video, Outlook and Yautuke. What’s one question that you have always wanted answered? Although it has been shared many times before, I can’t get it right!What is the secret recipe for making KFC chicken taste so finger-lickin’ good?
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1 Millions raised Daffodil Day is a fundraising campaign run by Cancer Council, which raised $1.5 million for cancer research last year.
Police officers from Cranbourne visited the driver at his home address and with the assistance of Highway Patrol, conducted an evidentiary breath test at the collision scene. The driver returned an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.098 which exceeds the limit of 0.00 for a learner driver.
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Casey has been without councillors since February 2020 after the State Government passed legislation to sack the entire sitting council, following allegations of corruption linked to property developer John Woodman. The next election will be held in October 2024.In positive news for the council, their customer service, waste management and sealed local roads scores were all higher than the state average, while their overall direction tied. Their customer service score was the highest rating they received.
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Independent market research agency JWS Research surveyed 800 people in the City of Casey.For more information on the results, go surveyremains-positive-community-satisfaction-casey.vic.gov.au/news/casey’s-performance-to Overgrown grass was an issue for the City of Casey early in 2022.
A learner driver from Hampton Park allegedly fled from the scene of a collision involving his Toyota Hilux. It is alleged the 19-year-old lost control of his vehicle on Manatoka Crescent, Hampton Park, colliding with a tree, meter box and rubbish bin - causing a mess and serious damage to his vehicle, police said. According to police, it is alleged he was driving a friend home after a night of drinking and placed his foot on the accelerator instead of the brake.
“It was pleasing to again see our Customer Service score increase by three index points, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels,” Ms Duff“Wesaid.are committed to building and improving all areas of council’s services and we will use the community feedback provided in this survey to review our services and consider where improvements can be made.”
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Chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said the council would use the survey results to identify the feeling of the community with regards to their services and programs.
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The driver immediately lost his permit for six months and will be visiting the magistrate in the near future.
By Marcus Uhe Residents are appalled at the presentation of Casey’s community spaces. Casey was plagued by issues of long grass in their parks and recreation reserves following storms in late 2021, compounded by staffing and equipment issues with their contractor.
The council has ranked substantially lower than the state average - 59 compared to 71 - for the appearance of public areas in the annual Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey, in results publicised by the shire on Wednesday 17 August. More than 5000 customer requests for storm and tree-related assistance were lodged between October and December 2021, and in an update provided on Tuesday 12 April, the council said there was more than 1600 out standing requests from jobs received between October 2021 and January 2022. Other areas in which Casey was ranked below the state average were value for money, overall performance, community decisions, lobbying, and consultation and engagement.
Mr Rizkallah’s journey in the sport began at the Shukokai Karate Dojo in Cranbourne as a nine-year-old.Henowtrains primarily at Peter Hollywood Martial Arts in Mornington under the tutelage of Peter and Dean Hollywood. He keeps his fighting style “simple”, focusing on getting the victory and applying what he’s learnt in his training sessions while making use of a wicked reverse punch and arsenal of kicks.Buthe also considers himself a student of the sport, studying the likes Jordanian Abdel Rahman Almasatfa, bronze medallist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and other competitors, to look to add to his repertoire. With limited access to gyms in the last two years, he established a make-shift gym in his backyard complete with punching bags and weights, and was supported by his Dad, Andrew.Dean Hollywood, one of his coaches at his Mornington gym, was full of praise for his work
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Retirees have criticised Casey Council’s decision to discontinue the Retirement Villages Development Grant program (RVDG), which provided 13 villages in the municipality with more than $200,000 in funding in the 202122 financial year. Our Facebook readers had this to say: Tony Bunce: So the Council has no other “single demographic” grant recipients on its Abooks?mural art installation in Berwick’s Kempson Walk is the latest addition in works to upgrade the existing outdoor dining spaces established in Berwick Village during Covid lockdowns. Here’s what our Facebook readers thought of the designs: Mandy Clark: Hideous. Sue Stride: Drove past it just before and have to agree. Sad to think that’s the best they can do. Sandrina Gregory: I’ve been watching this for the last few weeks and imo looks hideous and who wants to sit on concrete blocks, the colours are just wrong.
By Marcus Uhe Leonardo Rizkallah is fine-tuning his preparation for the upcoming WKF World Karate Championships to be held in Turkey in October.The St Francis Xavier College student from Clyde North has been selected to compete for Australia in the Kumite Under-76 Kilogram Junior Males Rizkallahdivision.hasexperienced an incredible year on the mats, finishing third in his division at the Victorian State Championships in February before winning his division at the Australian Open Karate Championships in April. In June, he flew to New Caledonia for the Oceania Karate Championships, where he again placed third, before another bronze at the Australian Karate Federation National Championships in August led to a fight-off to ensure his qualification for Turkey. Because of the timing of the tournament and his birthday, he was forced to compete against 16-year-olds to ensure he qualified in the appropriate age bracket come October, despite being just 15 at the time.
To help fund his trip to Turkey, the family have set up a GoFundMe page. You can support his trip by following this linkwkf-world-karate-championshipgofundme.com/f/leonardo-road-to-
“He’sethic.one of our hardest working athletes,” Mr Hollywood said. “He’s definitely listened to everything we have to say. He’s really good and respectful around the club. (His strengths are) His punch, his kicks and he’s got really good timing. He’s got good intensity when he’s out there.
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“He’s pretty dedicated and worked really hard this year. We’re all pretty stoked for him and hope he does well.”
T1D Advocate for change: Another reason why work needs to start for the new paediatric emergency department that was promised by the government. Nina Zeva: I waited 11 hours about a month and a half ago.
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A NarreWarren woman is calling for a reform of the health system after waiting 12 hours in the emergency room at Casey hospital last week. Here’s what our Facebook readers thought: John Hogan: Had a few visits to Casey, always found them excellent. See triage within half an hour and the longest wait was an hour on a Saturday evening.
Kayla Louise Fernandez: It’s because people are going to hospital when they don’t need it! The ones included are the ones that don’t get Medicare over here so they have to pay for doctors but hospital are free so they go to that, it’s all just a joke!
“(The fight off) was a bit of a stressful experience,” Mr Rizkallah said. “They gave us 10 minutes’ notice that we had to do a fight-off. It was best of three rounds. They put in the centre of the mat with everyone watching, all the coaches, then we had to fight. “I just stayed by myself to stay ready and kept“Theycomposed.werevery tough fights.”
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Beaconsfield CFA has issued motorists with a reminder not to drive through floodwaters, after they were called to assist with a stranded car in waters near the Beaconsfield Railway Station onWednesday 24 August. CFA members arrived at the scene on Beaconsfield Avenue near the rail bridge around 3.30pm to find a BMW SUV stranded in the middle of waist-high waters. “Please be aware the viaduct is flooded so do not attempt to drive through,” Beaconsfield CFA said in a Facebook post. “Many of these incidents end in tragedy so please don’t attempt to cross any flood waters.”Police redirected traffic surrounding the floodwaters as a tow truck attempted to recover the vehicle.
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The applicant, High Street Media Group, submitted an assessment the sign’s design “will not dazzle or distract drivers”, nor would it affect drivers’ ability to concentrate at the merge. Mr Sibonis said the merge lane would not end until past the sign’s location.
Designs finalised for new train station
The State Government is one step closer to removing level crossings along the Pakenham Line, with final designs released for Webb Street and a brand-new Narre Warren Station. The 875m elevated rail bridge will remove the level crossing and increase safety, ease congestion and allow more trains – changing the way people move around in the southeast for years to come, the government said. Around 13,200 vehicles use the Webb Street level crossing each day, with the boom gates down for up to 40 minutes during the morning peak when up to 25 trains pass through. With the Metro Tunnel opening in 2025 meaning more trains, more often, the boom gates would be down for significant periods throughout the day if not removed, the gov ernment said. Since 2012, there have been at least 19 near misses recorded at the level crossing. Community feedback has helped shape the project, which will deliver better accessibility and facilities for the new Narre Warren Station and forecourt, the government said.
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Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan said the project would deliver for the community.“We can’t wait to see the station precinct take shape, which will deliver huge benefits for passengers including making travel easier, safer and more Constructioncomfortable.”isscheduled to start this year, with all 22 level crossings on the Pakenham Line gone for good by 2025 – 13 are already a thing of the past. The works are part of the Labor Government’s $15 billion upgrade to the Pakenham line, which includes new highcapacity trains and the Metro Tunnel Project. For more information, visit levelcrossings. vic.gov.au
Designs for the new Narre Warren Station have been announced.
A set of revelations claim secret surveys were conducted in Narre Warren and Ballarat dur ing the 2020 lockdown to gauge the public’s sentiments regarding restrictions. According to The Australian, the Victorian Government reportedly held focus groups and surveyed locals in late September 2020 when they were deciding whether to lift Covid re strictions following the state’s second wave of the virus. The groups were reportedly asked about their views on several lockdown measures, including gathering rules, a ban on visitors to homes, the 5km movement radius, and 8pm curfew, said news.com.au.
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The north-facing electronic sign was to feature 30-second static advertisements without animation or moving images.It would be displayed to 30,000 southbound vehicles a day, including cars merging from the Princes Highway on-ramp about 150 metres from the sign.The office for the Head of Transport Victoria (HTV) objected to the plan due to “particular concentration” being required at the merge, Mr Sibonis noted.
“By their nature, and to be effective, advertising signs are intended to attract attention.“Itwill be clearly visible to drivers in both the through-lane on the freeway and to those seeking to merge. “A distraction should not be introduced here. To do so, in my opinion, would be to create a safety hazard.”
One question asked those surveyed their “initial reaction/top of mind discussion following recent announcements”, news.com.au reported.Itisbelieved that, in addition to expert health advice, the surveys may have guided the government on which restrictions to ease once Covid cases lessened. The Premier’s Office was contacted for comment.
Shared pedestrian and cycle paths will connect the station to Narre Warren village, and a signalised pedestrian crossing will be installed on Webb Street to create better connections in theTransportarea. Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the Pakenham line would be levelcrossing free by 2025.
Upgrades include elevated platforms with access via lifts and stairs, seating and improved lighting, and a secure Parkiteer bicycle cage, bicycle hoops and landscaping.
The new station design highlights the history of the area and features a wave-shaped exterior surrounding the central staircases, while new bus bays on Webb Street will be longer and wider to ensure traffic isn’t blocked.
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A proposed major electronic advertising sign near merge lanes on the South Gippsland Freeway in Hallam has been refused as an “unacceptable safety hazard”.Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal senior member Bill Sibonis on 29 July rejected plans for two 42-square metre signs on a pole in a V formation facing north and south-bound traffic.
“We’re getting rid of this dangerous and congested level crossing at Webb Street and we’ll delivering a state-of-the-art, modern station for the entire community to enjoy for years to come,” she said.
Surveys guided decisions on restrictions
The proposal had been appealed to VCAT after being initially refused by City of Casey.
Revelations published by The Australian claim the Andrews Government conducted surveys with communities to help determine the fate of Covid restrictions in 2020. 253700
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The HTV submitted “this is not the time to be distracted by an abrupt change in luminance that can occur when an electronic major promotion sign replaces one advertisement with another”.“Evena momentary distraction could cause a driver to miss a critical observation in such circumstances.”
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“Getting these things right in our communities will help both State and Federal government to achieve their emissions targets much sooner – which is what everyone is seeking.”Cr Whelan said climate change was leading to rising infrastructure costs due to disasters, rising insurance premiums and rising energy bills due to higher temperatures.
“There’s a lot to do always but I do feel positive about a lot’s that being done.”
By Marcus Uhe Health-promoting charity Enliven is partnering with Victoria University to conduct a Climate and Health Survey with a specific focus on Melbourne’s South East. The survey seeks to understand the range of knowledge in the Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia communities about the links between climate change and human health, and in contrast, which groups have the most limited knowledge, and what are the barriers to those residents taking action. Responses well help local organisations plan and better respond to the health impacts of climate change.
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SECCCA is also seeking a net-zero emissions target by 2040, and a 67 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 to curtail global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
“Local government is best-placed to help our communities address climate change, while building resilience and preparing for future impacts,“ Cr Whelan said.
Last week, Caldermeade and Lang Lang experienced flooding which saw the closure of the South Gippsland Highway, while suburbs in the north of Cardinia including Gembrook and Emerald battled persistent storm damage last year as wild weather saw trees fall and houses damaged on multiple occasions.The City of Greater Dandenong launched an Urban Forest Strategy with a goal to increase tree canopy coverage in the municipality by six per cent by 2028.
The council said 73 per cent of land in Greater Dandenong is privately owned with low canopy cover, which combined with a disadvantaged population and high temperatures, leads to suburbs within the municipality being classified as ‘highly vulnerable’ to urban heat and climate change impacts.
“Climate change is becoming more prevalent in priority focus of these teams and climate change health impacts are embedded into council health wellbeing plans.
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“Thetemperatures.LGAswe work a lot with in the climate change and health space, there’s a lot of momentum happening in this space in health promotions and community wellbeing areas,” Ms Langmaid said.
On the current trajectory, heatwaves will increase eight-fold and rainfall will reduce by up to 10 per cent in the South East by 2050, according to SECCA.
Through the South East Councils Climate Change Awareness, the City of Casey is working with other local government areas in the region to understand the impacts of climate change and how to best prepare for them, such as a rainfall decrease, fire risks and rising
“We know people have food insecurity problems or housing needs and climate change may not be on their list of primary concerns but we want to know how we can help a vulnerable community adapt and be more“Thisresilient.project, with the data we’ll receive from survey and the focus groups, will help identify what the community know and don’t know about health impacts of climate change and what they value. Understanding what they value is key. “We’re hoping to create a communications toolkit for local government areas and stakeholders to produce evidence-informed communications around climate change.”
Climate knowledge survey with a focus on South East
“Action on climate change is front of mind for residents living in the SECCCA region; the community is asking us to take action locally as well as nationally but we can’t do this alone” SECCCA chair and Bass Coast Shire mayor Michael Whelan said at the policy launch on 24 August.“Our priorities are aimed at supporting low carbon (electric vehicle) and active transport, creating greener, cooler and more liveable cities and helping our communities adapt to climate change.
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Nine councils have called for more state and federal funding to tackle climate change in the South East. In its 2022 policy platform, the South East Councils Climate Change Alliance has called for $70 million funding of regional projects such as a $20 million network of electric vehi cle charging stations. The alliance also calls for $20 million toward ‘active transport’ such as walking and cy cling, $20 million for a gas-transition fund and $10 million to support climate-change adap tion projects in the South East. It is also advocating for “greener, cooler, more liveable cities” and more net-zero-car bonSECCCA’sbuildings.members are councils of Greater Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia Shire, Kingston, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Bass Coast Shire, Bayside and Port Phillip. Each council has declared a climate emergency, and set targets to reduce their corporate carbon-emissions.AccordingtoSECCCA, community surveys in the South East have shown overwhelming support for climate action. Top areas of concern in Casey and Cardinia include bushfires, drought, extreme tempera tures and loss of biodiversity and habitat. In Greater Dandenong, the top concerns were the need for more trees in public spaces and streets, reduced waste to landfill and for the council to use renewable energy.
To participate in the survey, head to enliven.org.au/climatehealthsurveyOnlinefocusgroupsonthesame topic will also be run in October 2022. To join a focus group, go to enliven.org.au/climatehealthfocusgroups
Planetary Health Project Officer at Enliven, Georgia Langmaid said they are hoping to bring climate and human health to the forefront of health promotions.
According to Ms Langmaid, environmental and geographical factors make residents in the South East particularly at-risk to climate change problems.
“We’re not investigating the impacts, but what the community know about the links of climate change and human health,” Ms Langmaid said.
“The course was very useful, it was really great. After just a month of going on a placement at a nursing home, I was offered a job,” Naheema said. “I am still studying to complete my certificate but I am working four a days a week. “The course is very thorough. It teaches you all of the practical skills you need to support elderly people in care. “And it offers placements in nursing homes which is a pathway into a job.”
· A 27-year-old Cranbourne North man who is expected to be charged with 64 offences, including theft from motor vehicle, possess proceeds of crime and commit indictable offence while on bail.
A class of recent graduates are set to take up some of the many vacant positions in aged care, personal care and the NDIS in Melbourne’s south east.
“One measure of a society is how well it looks after its most vulnerable. “So, we at AMES are trying to help address the shortage of care workers by providing opportunities to gain skills.”
“It’s not only bizarre and illegal behaviour but has the real ability to turn a moment of celebration into tragedy.”
The Rowville man was also charged in relation to three additional hooning incidents in Dandenong South between 28 April and 4 July thisTheyear.22-year-old male was arrested on Thursday 18 August and is expected to be charged with 48 offences in connection to this offending, including reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, driving in a manner dangerous and improper use of a motor vehicle, police said. During the course of their investigation into the hoon driving events, investigators from the Dandenong High Risk Driving Unit will allege they became aware the 22-year-old male from Rowville and three co-offenders were stealing catalytic converters from vehicles across Dandenong, Cranbourne, Mordialloc and Cheltenham between May and August this year. This resulted in damage to more than 70 vehicles, totalling up to $300,000 worth of repairs. Police will allege the group then on-sold the materials for their own personal financial gain.As a result, police said the 22-year-old Rowville man was also expected to be charged with another 213 offences in connection to these thefts. This is expected to include theft from motor vehicle, theft of motor vehicle, criminal damage, handle stolen goods, going equipped to steal, possess proceeds of crime, breach of bail conditions and commit indictable offence while on bail. Police seized 12 vehicles from Rowville and Bayswater connected to the alleged offender, including several Holden Commodores. Police will allege these vehicles were either connected to hoon driving events or proceeds of crime generated by the theft of catalytic converters.
AMES chief executive Cath Scarth said staff shortages in the care sector were a critical issue for many families.
A further three arrests were made in connection to the catalytic converter thefts on Thursday, including:
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Skills and Training Minister Gayle Tierney with the AMES graduates in Noble Park.
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Police also seized another two vehicles as part of these warrants, taking the number of vehicles seized on Thursday to 14. In addition to this, police seized a trailer and three engines they will allege have either been stolen or are proceeds of crime. Since July last year, Operation Achilles has resulted in more than 240 offenders being charged for hoon driving, over 1400 charges being laid, and more than 155 vehicles being impounded across metropolitan Melbourne.
Investigators from the Dandenong High Risk Driving Unit have arrested an alleged recidi vist hoon as part of Operation Achilles, laying more than 260 charges for dangerous driving and a raft of theft from motor vehicle offences across Melbourne’s South East. Police allege the 22-year-old Rowville male was involved in a series of intentional highrisk driving events across Dandenong South andThisKeysborough.includestwo separate‘hoon gender reveals’ where the accused allegedly performed burnouts near crowds of people to emit clouds of pink or blue smoke, which revealed the gen der of his soon to be born children. These events allegedly took place on 10 July this year in Keysborough and on 5 July 2020 in Dandenong South.
The students from AMES Australia Certificate III (Individual Care) class at Noble Park were presented with certificates by state Skills and Training Minister Gayle Tierney.MsTierney told the class their work in aged and personal care would be supporting some of Victoria’s most vulnerable people.“The work you will do is valued by all of us and especially by the people you will be supporting and their families,” she said.
Graduates get straight to work with vacant jobs
“Police will not stand for this and anyone caught stealing them can expect to be hit with serious criminal charges.”
“I wanted to get involved in something that gave me an income and connected me with the health sector while I complete my pathway to becoming a doctor in Australia. “I am studying for my occupational English requirements and also working to get my clinical skills recognised.”
Mr Maas met with Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio to discuss community concerns over the landfill plan.
Rowville man faces more than 260 charges in court
Another graduate was Afghan doctor Helmant Hassas, who plans to work in care as he works towards re-establishing his medical career.
Afghan migrant Naheema Wahed had struggled to find fulfilling work until she enrolled in the Aged Care certificate course. She landed a job at Waverley Hill Aged Care just a few months after starting her Certificate III course in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community).
· A 25-year-old Seaford man who is expected to be charged with 63 offences including theft from motor vehicle, theft of motor vehicle, possess proceeds of crime and commit indictable offence while on bail. In addition to the catalytic converter thefts, police will also allege the 22-year-old Rowville man and 25-year-old Seaford man stole a 2002 Holden Commodore sedan valued at $8500 from a Doveton address in May 2022. Sgt Holtzinger said the thefts present a serious danger to the theft victims and their vehicles.“Catalytic converters are an essential part of a vehicle’s exhaust system and when stolen, they cause significant inconvenience for car owners and huge repair bills.
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Maas speaks out on landfill
After remaining tight-lipped on the situation for several weeks, Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas has taken to Facebook with his first statement regarding the Draft Hampton Park Hill Development Plan. In a Facebook post on 18 August, Mr Maas announced he had met with Environment minister Lily D’Ambrosio to discuss the environmental concerns of the community.
The graduation event was also attended by South Eastern Metropolitan MP Lee Tarlamis.
Sergeant Paul Holtzinger from the Dandenong High Risk Driving Unit said there were more appropriate and safer ways to announce the sex of a child. “If you’re celebrating an impending birth and want to reveal the gender of your child, pop a balloon or cut a cake,” Sgt Holtzinger said.“Don’t tear up our roads and recklessly put your family and friends in danger of serious injury or death.
“At community meeting with Casey Residents who have real concerns about Hampton Park Landfill. There are hundreds from the community, and ZERO from @VictorianLabor to answer concerns. Maybe they can’t stand the smell from the tip so failed to turn up,“ one of the tweets read. Despite his absence from the meeting, Mr Maas assisted community members in requesting Casey Council extend the deadline for submissions into the draft development plan, residents say. City of Casey subsequently extended the submission period for an additional two weeks, giving residents a total of six weeks to voice their concerns. Last week City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff revealed the council had received more than 1000 submissions. Council officers will now review the submissions and decide whether to make changes to the draft development plan.
Mr Maas acknowledged the draft plan was “top of mind for many locals”. “The Minister has written formally to council to ask them to take the time to ensure every interested member of the community has an opportunity to give their feedback on this plan, and to ensure any decision is made after giving full consideration to those views and concerns,” he said. Mr Maas was previously criticised by Berwick Liberal candidate and current Gembrook MP Brad Battin for his absence at the Lynbrook Residents Association’s public meeting, in which stakeholders including 120 residents, City of Casey representatives and Narre Warren South Liberal candidate Annette Samuel attended to discuss concerns over the plan. Mr Battin took to twitter criticising the lack of Labor presence at the meeting and questioning certain clauses of the submission plan.
Unlike the performance in 2019, females will be involved this year, with eight of the ten from Hallam being females. “It is very empowering as well for our young female students to be involved in that. “A lot of them saw the Haka two years ago that our boys did and wanted to be involved in it the following year and some are very angry now that the girls can do it because they missedAlongsideout!” the Haka performers, the event will feature a performance by the Pasefika Choir, a group made up of 40 Pacific Islander students from schools including Cranbourne West Secondary College, Narre Warren South P-12 College, Monterey Secondary College, Lyndhurst Secondary College and Hampton Park Secondary College. Head of instrumental music at Cranbourne West Secondary College, Shane Chidgey said the Pasefika Choir had been great for students and school staff.
Spectacular students take part in annual perfomance
“It’s been great because the students really take ownership over it. We just facilitate it but the kids steer the direction,” he said. “It’s great to give them the opportunity to even just being able to wear cultural dress, they just love it and take that pride in being able to demonstrate that.”
For Ashley, who is in her final year at Narre Warren South P-12 College, the spectacular is familiar“Everyterritory.yearhas offered me something really special. My first year was amazing because I was only 8 years old and in the VSSS Choir,” Ashley recalled. “When I was offered a principal role for the first time, I was so proud of myself, but being a principal vocalist and principal dancer in the one show is just amazing. “I love the professionalism of the show and being able to bring both my genres to the show is an honour.”
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Students involved in the event receive hands-on training and mentoring both on stage as signers, dancers and performersand behind the scenes in audio, lighting, video production, stage management, costume and hair and makeup. Tickets to the Victorian State Schools Spectacular can be purchased at ticketek. com.au/spectacular
Local teenagers ready for showtime
The choir will hit the stage at the State Schools Spectacular to perform a customised version of Bigger by Maori artist Stan Walker.“We’ve changed the altered the version to include a verse in Te Reo Maori and a Samoan verse. To sing in native language and wear designed traditional culturally significant dress gives the students a large platform to demonstrate their culture.”
By Jonty Ralphsmith and Eleanor Wilson Ten students from Hallam Secondary College are vying to be part of the Haka performance at theVictorian State Schools Spectacular later thisHallamyear. was one of three schools that took part in the performance at the last event, in 2019, and there are now students from five schools – including nearby Narre Warren South P-12 College and Cranbourne East Sec ondaryHakaCollege.involves traditional Maori performances that symbolise strength and unity.“For a lot of them, it is the first time they have ever done anything like that and they don’t realise how empowering it can actually be,” teacher Karlene Morgan said. “We do talk a lot about our ancestors of the Haka as well, and how when we’re out there, we do represent them, so it gives them con nection to their family and in general because it is for any newcomer to Victoria.”
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Pasefika choir members from Hampton Park Secondary College. Photo: MARK DADSWELL
Some of the students who will be doing a Haka. 294097_01 Pasefika Choir students from Cranbourne West Secondary College. Photo: Mark Dadswell By Eleanor Wilson Ashley Lucey-Jannert may only be 18 years old, but she is about to star in her 10thVictoria’s State Schools Spectacular.
“I’d heard about [the event] before and I’d seen people from my old school participate, but I didn’t know it was something anyone could participate in,” he said. “It’s been a really fun experience and we’ve received a lot of one-on-one practice from the trombone tutor so I’ve been able to develop my abilities as well as general skills and playing in a large 80-piece orchestra,” he said.“It’s also good to have a break from schoolwork and have a chance to enrich other other areas of life. “I’ve seen a lot of the performers researching and it’s just amazing to see so many wide ranging skills being utilised from puppeteering to acrobatics. I’m sure it will elevate the final performances to amazing levels.”
Describing the event as “one of the greatest experiences of my life”, Alex said the production had been a reminder for him to try new“I’vethings.learnt so many skills and it’s enriched my life in so many ways so I’d just like to just encourage people to give it a shot,” he said. “Even if it’s not the spectacular, try new things, new instruments.”
The Narre Warren South teen is one of 3000 students from 200 Victorian schools participating in the event, which is back live for the first time in three years. It will be performed to an audience of thousands at John Cain Arena on Saturday 10 September, and later watched by thousands more when it is broadcasted on television. Featuring daredevil skaters, skipping teams, acrobats, hip-hop dancers, giant puppetry, and circus acts, talented vocalists and musicians will perform songs from artists such asThe Beatles, Dua Lipa, StanWalker and Kate Bush in this year’s event with the celebratory theme, ‘Time to Shine’.
The State Schools Spectacular is set to light up John Cain Arena on 10 September.
Alex Wilson will perform in the orchestra for his first State SchoolsPhoto:Spectacular.MARKDADSWELL
Ashley will star as a principal vocalist and principal dancer in the show, something she hopes to pursue after she graduates high school.“Ideally I’d like to be a musical theatre performer on cruise ships,” she said. Fellow participant is Nossal High School’s Alex Wilson, who is embarking on his first State Schools Spectacular, as a trombone player in the orchestra.
He said the Pasefika Choir has also assisted in student engagement at the schools. “Some of the kids might disengage in an academic sense, but having an opportunity to celebrate their culture and collaborate that culture into a school environment - they start to shine,” Shane said. “It also allows teachers to view them in a different light and not only allow students to celebrate culture but it educate staff about the culture of these students.”
The show, which has been a tradition in government schools since its inception in 1995, is not short of South East talent, either. Performers of all ages and abilities will grace the stage, with schools such as Hampton Park Secondary College, Cranbourne West Secondary College, Lyndhurst Secondary College, Nossal High School, Berwick Lodge primary school, Kambrya College, NarreWarren South P-12 College and Hallam Secondary College.
Sophie has long held a passion for drawing, with Maria recalling her spending hours watching online tutorials and mimicking what the experts produce. By turning her passion into an entrepreneurial venture, she’s learning the ins-andouts of business, including profit and loss, costs, shipping and promotion.
Sophie’s bracelets
A number of local businesses and organ isations have thrown their support behind the concept, including the City of Casey, who do nated the use of the Hunt Club and facilities, and local businesses such as Brians Gourmet Meats in Lyndhurst who have contributed supplies for the barbecue.
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“There’s no set distance component be cause it’s the first time we’re doing it, so we’ll see how it goes. It’s more about the kids get ting an idea of a sense of accomplishment for doing something for someone other than themselves or a charitable cause. “If they walk one kilometre but manage to raise $50, and four other people do the same, that’s $250 and $250 that the charities didn’t have beforehand. It’s just about, at VCAL we really try and create community–minded kids to think a little bit more about others and not themselves.”
“We thought that if we make them on special occasions, it gives the gift a hook,” Ms Bowden“We’llsaid.doHalloween packs for Halloween, with hooks for doors, glue and glitter to create a Halloween sign.”
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$27M track laid inlandforport
A section of the completed 864-metre spur line.
The Ronald McDonald House carried a particular significance to the cohort fol lowing the loss of a classmate in 2021 who had spent time at the facility during his battle with Leukaemia.
News of the venture is attracting global attention – a friend of Maria’s from the UK purchased two packs last week to be posted to her grandchildren who live in Sydney. Sophie, who hopes to become a vet, is saving for an electric scooter, with proceeds from her sale going towards a savings fund. At $5 per pack and factoring costs, she’s got some savings to do, but she’s committed for the long haul. To stay across her endeavours or to purchase a pack, find the Blind Bight Community Noticeboard on Facebook and search for Sophie’s DIY Designs.
Blind Bight entrepreneur Sophie Bowden with her Father’s Day gift bags. 294888 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
By Marcus Uhe Cranbourne East Secondary College students are raising money for a range of charities as part of their VCAL students’ walkathon proj ect.On Thursday 6 October the participating students will descend on the nearby Hunt Club Oval for four hours of exercise, music and good vibes at the culmination of their community project.
“Each group had to write a letter to the council to get facilities donated for the day. “They had to write a letter to the principal seeking support for the barbecue that’s go ing to be run for kids to eat. They had to liaise with the organisation that they were working with to get approval to fundraise for them, as well as run a social media campaign.”
“My kids love a challenge and a bit of ban ter but there’s also plenty of healthy encour agement to push each other to perform better and raise as much as they can.
The $150 million freight terminal will be built and operated by Salta Properties later this year. Salta will build two 650-metre rail tracks to connect the spur line to its 500,000-square metre terminal and warehousing area. The fully-automated terminal will be capable of handling 560,000 containers annually.Saltafounding director Sam Tarascio has pushed the vision for 18 years as an answer to road freight and congestion. He recently said it would be a “major god-send” for a precinct filling with importers, exporters and major distribution centres such as Amazon, Bunnings andAsWoolworths.partofthe PRSN, other freight hubs in Altona and Somerton will also connect to a new rail terminal at Port of Melbourne.By2050,the Port Rail Shuttle Network is predicted to move 30 per cent of Melbourne containers by rail to terminals in Dandenong South, Altona and Somerton.The Federal Government invested $18.3 million and the Victorian Government $9.7 million in the spur line project.
By Marcus Uhe Sophie Bowden is taking her passion for arts and crafts to the next level by establishing her own small Inspiredbusiness.byafriend’s bracelet business, the Grade 4 student from Blind Bight is selling DIY drawing kits, specially themed for significant events on the calendar. In the lead-up to Father’s Day, the 10-yearold’s packs come complete with a notepad, texta, two stickers and a plain coaster. The idea is for fellow kids to make their own creative gifts for their dads. “Most of what’s in the pack were her suggestions,” Sophie’s mother, Maria Bowden said. “Originally we were going to buy little cards for people to write in but they’re not as easy to get hold “Theseof.coasters are a perfect idea. A cup of tea, a beer - you can put anything on a coaster.”
MP Gabrielle Williams said the project was “critical for the South East economy” as well as commuters, business productivity and job creation.Shesaid it would take “thousands of trucks off the Monash and other key arterial and suburban roads.”
An 865-metre spur-line railway track has been completed in the South East, as part of the Port Rail Shuttle Network (PRSN).The$28 million track via the Cranbourne line will link a massive intermodal freight terminal in Bayliss Road, Dandenong South to the Port of Melbourne.Thework was done as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project and $1 billion upgrade and duplication of the Cranbourne line. In total, it is expected to slash 175,000 truck trips on the Monash Freeway and suburban roads each year, and to cut freight transport costs by up to 10 per cent.Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne said the project was designed to help cope with the growing “Victorian freight“Railtask”.must and will shoulder more of the heavy lifting to keep our economy thriving.“That’s why we’re investing in projects like the Port Rail Shuttle Network – to enable producers and operators to transport their product quicker and cheaper to port and to market, as well as create jobs and take more trucks off our localDandenongroads.”
While students will not be graded on their financial contribution or distance covered in the walk, prizes are on offer for milestones of distance and money raised. Mr Thomas said the competitive spirit is alive and well amongst the students.
VCAL teacher at Cranbourne East Secondary College Shaun Thomas. 295901 Picture: MARCUS UHE
The students have been arranged into small groups across the cohort and were told to select a local charitable organisation based on their studies earlier in the year. GoFundMe pages have been established for members of the community to contribute to their Amongendeavours.thechosen organisations were Family Violence and Housing Support Ser viceWAYSS, Solider On, the Cranbourne Food Truck and Ronald McDonald House. “Kids in term two learn about community issues,” VCAL teacher Shaun Thomas said. “This year we focused on cost of living and everything that’s going on in the world, and how it affects homelessness, domestic vio lence, drug use, etc.
One person from the group must be run ning at all times for the duration of the walk and the campaign must be supported with information fliers on their chosen charity and social media posts.
School students step up for a good cause
· “Organising a group of people to achieve a common goal.” - Wikipedia. · “Bringing out the best in others and yourself.” - Liberty Leadership Training · “Leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less.” - John C Maxwell. But the one I like best is the one I recently learnt while watching a Jim Collins webcast: · “The art of getting people to want to do what must be done.” - Jim Collins. There are some very subtle but important aspects to this definition, in particular, noting it is an art and not a science. This implies leadership cannot be affected by simply adhering to a set of rules but instead includes within it an inherent element of creativity.The other key element is it is not about ordering people to do things but true leadership is about influence so that people ‘want to do what must be done’. Great leaders bring people with them through vision and engaging the hearts and minds of those that decide to follow.
Models of the day, from left, Monique Churchill, Lorna Proctor, Jill Leadley, Helen Baird and Lorraine Hollow. 292982_01 PHOTOS: GARY SISSONS Monique Churchill modelling a vivacious pink knit. Jill Leadley gets interactive with the audience. Lorraine Hollow sports a colourful number. Lorna Proctor parades the runway.
After so long on the sidelines due to Covid re strictions, the Berwick/Upper Beaconsfield Friends of Red Cross - in conjunction with the Friendship Group of St Andrew’s - held a successful day in the Fellowship Room of St Andrew’s Uniting Church on Wednesday 17 August.Therain held off and 60 ladies arrived at 10.30am to enjoy the parade of Cliche Fash ions by five models: Jill Laidley, Lorraine Hol low, Helen Baird, Monique Churchill and Lor na ThereProctor.were lovely new season clothes as well as special end-of-winter bargains to view andAtbuy.the conclusion of the parade, the ladies enjoyed a lunch of delicious sandwiches, hot snacks and homemade cakes. The raffle and trading table with homemade jams, craft items and jewellery also con tributed to a very successful result in raising $1170.Over the last two to three years, the restrictions on meetings and activities has led to a drop in the number of volunteers, so organis ers would welcome anyone with some time to spare to join Enquiriesthem.toGlenys Collins on 0416 672 485. The next fundraising effort will be a sausage sizzle at Bunnings Fountain Gate on Saturday 8 October followed by a high tea in November and a street stall in the main street of Berwick on Saturday 3 December. The group is also back doing teas, coffees and snacks at the pop-up Blood Bank at the Narre Warren North Commu nity Centre, which is back from Monday 29 August.Times and dates available at pop-up-donor-centreau/donor-centre/vic/narre-warren-north-lifeblood.com.
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So here’s a question you hear from time to time: “Are good leaders born or made?” What do you think? Are there people that are a natural fit for a leadership position or is this something that anyone can take on, given sufficient drive and interest? Before we explore this a bit further, let’s look at what leadership is. You can find many definitions for this:
Think about the great leaders you know – it is through their words and actions, not their directives, that they inspire action in others.
Red Cross friends show off their attire for a cause
TAKING CARE IAN ASH OF BUSINESS ‘Do what must be done’: Leadership is about influence
Think about the great leaders you know – it is through their words and actions, not their directives, that they inspire action in others. Examples include Martin Luther King who had a dream, John F Kennedy who created the vision of landing a man on the moon when the US was trailing Russia in the exploration of space back in 1961 and Winston Churchill who inspired an entire nation to rally when it looked like Great Britain would be defeated in World War II. In business, there is a neat distinction between management and leadership that I would like to share:“Management is about doing things right while leadership is about doing the right things.” This simply explains why some managers don’t make great leaders and also why some leaders aren’t necessarily good at doing things right. So back to the initial question: ‘Are good leaders born or made?’ In working with business leaders, we some times use personality profiling to enable a better understanding of their own natural be havioural preferences, i.e. the things they do naturally well and the sort of things they might struggle with. This approach typically associ ates a person with a profile type that has certain discernible characteristics such as introvert vs extrovert or being well organised and detailoriented as opposed to being a big picture, cre ative person who thinks outside the square. Depending upon the nature of the leadership role, the specific characteristics that a person naturally possesses may make them more, or less, naturally suited to that role. However, once leaders are aware of their natural behavioural preferences, it is quite possible to work on those that are hindering the desired leadership characteristics and so, to some extent, good leadership can be said to be Frommade.a personal perspective, many years ago when I first became a manager, I remember being terrified of public speaking. It was far from natural for me, but I knew I had to learn this skill if I was going to be effective in my role. Many years of practice has helped me overcome this fear and whilst not an expert in this space, it demonstrates that it is possible to learn to overcome such limitations.
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Saturday 20 August - Sunday 27 August at Casey Stadium, New Holland Drive, Cranbourne East.
Stage abuzz
· Narre Warren North Hall, Old A’Beckett Road. Open 8am until 8pm. Wilson Botanic Park parkrun 6th birthday Wilson Botanic parkrun commenced on 27 August, 2016, so this will be our 6th birthday. Come along and celebrate with us!
Eight local schools participated in the musical spectacular.
· Monday 19 September at 10am, 166-178 S Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne. Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club Fancy a regular afternoon out? Want to get out of the house, get social, active or try something Caseynew? Cardinia Life Activities Club holds weekly afternoon music sessions for Active Retirees in Central Berwick at Brentwood Park Neighbour hood House. Plenty of parking. It’s simple and relaxing! Come along and dance, or grab a chair and watch or learn, then enjoy new friendships over afternoon tea.
Bunjil Place Theatre was abuzz on Thursday 11 August, as local schools participated in the 10th annual Schools on Stage music spectacu lar.Endeavour Hills’ Maranatha Christian School was crowned the Schools on Stage champion for 2022, taking out the Premier Di vision with their musical performance of An nie.The school also took home the award for Best Individual Performer, which was awarded to student Corey Major for his role as antago nistHostedRooster.by Australian singer Aydan Calafiore of The Voice fame, more than 200 young performers representing eight local schools participated in the stage show, celebrating the performing arts talents of Casey’s young peo ple.Kambrya College was runner-up in the Premier Division with its production of The Addams family (school edition) and also took out the Audience Choice Award for 2022.Cranbourne East Secondary College was awarded Best Song for its performance of My Home from the musical Matilda, while Casey Grammar School won the Best Team Work Award.City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said it was fantastic to see local schools put their talents to the test.
Night driving encouraged
· Tickets: tickets-399469733727pram-fathers-day-fundraiser-2022-clyde-north-eventbrite.com.au/e/man-with-a-
Attention all new, established and expecting dads! Looking for a way to celebrate this Father’s Day?
Sunday 28 August 2pm at the Cardinia Cultural Centre Function Room, 40 Lakeside Blv, Pakenham. · Tickets at trybooking.com/CBGTS and also at the door. Narre Warren North Pop-up Blood Donor Centre Got a bit of time next month? Time to give blood and change lives? One-in-three people in Narre Warren North will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. We’re popping up in to 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.
An Italian Cultural Day will be held on Monday 19 September at Cranbourne Public Hall. We would like everyone there by 10am. There will be lunch, a dance, and display of craft. Free of RSVPcharge.byMonday 12 September for catering pur poses. Please phone Val on 0414 666 634.
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· Saturday 27 August, 8am at Wilson Botanic Park.
Cranbourne Italian Seniors Club
The TAC has launched a campaign to keep young drivers safer at night. From left, Mayor Jim Memeti, L2P student Esmat Amiri and mentor David Jefferies. 282576. Picture: GARY SISSONS
· For more information about this activity and a variety of other social activities/outings and membership, contact Enquiry Officer on 0468 363 616. Sing into Spring concert Casey Choir will be back in concert for the first time since 2018. The group is hosting its annual Sing into Spring Concert later this month. The choir has around 40 members and are renowned for their harmonies. The concert will have something for everyone, from pop to musical theatre to spirituals.
WHAT’S ON 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 Hark away Hills College. $2 books and DVDs; $1 Children’s books and FridayLPs/records.26August 3.30pm-4.30pm; Saturday 27 August 10am-2pm. · Harkaway Hills College, 20 A’Beckett Rd, Narre Warren North. Australian Masters Indoor Cricket Championships Join us for the Australian Masters Champion ships where the best masters aged indoor crick et players will represent their state or territory for the first time since 2019.
New Vogue/Old Time Dancing Held at the Timbarra Community Hall in Berwick every Thursday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Come and join a friendly group of people and dance the evening away. Tea and coffee provid ed. Singles welcome. Cost is only $5. If you are a complete beginner to ballroom dancing and would like to learn, we are able to offer you a sixweek beginners’ class to be held on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm at no cost. For more information, call Bruce on 0447 554 475 (Timbarra Over 50s Social Club). Happy Hormones at Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Experiencing the time of life where things are changing? Hot flushes, feeling overwhelmed and lacking energy? Looking for some support with perimenopause and menopause? Come and join us as local nutritionist Diana Wills discusses what to expect and how to manage the changes Thursdaynaturally.8September at 7pm, Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street.
· Cost: Free. Bookings are essential. Call 9704 1863 to secure your space. Find other bookworms at the Berwick Neighbourhood Centre. Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Book Club/Book Swap and Writer’s Space Enjoy reading yet you find you end up with too many books? Or would simply like to chat to fellow readers about the latest good read over a Maybecuppa?you’re a budding writer needing a space to collect your thoughts or wanting the support of others who are also on their writing Whetherquest?itbe to read, write or simply enjoy the company of others, come along. Mondays from 12.30pm to 2pm. Venue: Multipurpose Room.
· Contact the centre for more details on 9704 1863.
Man With A Pram is back this year for our annual Father’s Day Fundraiser! Join us with your prams and carriers, your friends and family. Walk with us as we create “the village that raises a child”. We will gather at Club Delaray (66 Deoro Pde, Clyde North) to begin our MWAP walk, with fathers pushing their infants and children in their prams whilst socialising with others from their community. The walk will finish at the same loThiscation.is a great opportunity to meet new people, have a feed, spend time with your kids and most of all help inspire and connect dads in this important stage of our lives. This is a FREE event, but please register via Let’seventbrite.combat isolation and bring our community together! We look forward to seeing you there!
“The audience was treated to an entertaining showcase of music, song and dance by the stars of the future,” she said. “I would like to thank all our schools who participated in this year’s musical extravaganza and congratulations to the winners and runners up. “I would also like to thank the judging panel for generously providing their time — Bronwen Coleman, Carmen Powell and Sean Van Geyzel, all of who are highly respected members of the performing arts community.”
“It is a sad reality that at any time of day, first-year P-platers are significantly more likely to be involved in a fatal or serious injury crash than fully licensed drivers, and research shows that risk increases at night,” Minister for Roads and Road safety Ben Carroll“Experiencesaid. and maturity are crucial when it comes to the safety of young drivers – this campaign urges parents, guardians and supervisors to educate learners around the risks and ensure they get at least 20 hours of practice at night.”
The Transport Accident Commission has launched a campaign warning of the dangers of night-time driving. The campaign urges parents, guardians and supervisors to educate learner drivers about the hazards that come with driving at night.Learner drivers are required to complete at least 20 hours of supervised night time driving, with research showing P-platers are about seven times more likely to be killed or injured while driving at night compared to fully licensed drivers. On average, around 31 first-year P-platers are killed or seriously injured while driving at night in Victoria each year, with approximately 50,000 new drivers hitting the roadSoannually.farthisyear, young drivers aged between 18 and 25 have made up around 20 per cent of all driver fatalities, despite this age group only accounting for about 10 per cent of all licence holders. Of the 14 drivers in this age group killed in 2022, seven of the crashes occurred between 6pm and 6am.
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Caring for children from six weeks to school age, the funded three-year-old and four-yearold kinder programs are taught by Bachelorqualified teachers. The children are spoilt for choice when it comes to food, with nutritious meals and snacks prepared by an on-site cook. There are incursions and excursions on a regular basis, including music and sports in cursions, as well as clay workshops, and a yoga and meditation program in the Mindfulness Room.Centre Manager Vanda Naidu spoke about the diverse community and unique environ ment which drives her and the team in their day-to-day work.
“Astra Early Learning Centre Narre Warren South provides a caring, loving, fun and friendly place for children and families to come to each day,” Vanda said. “We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and respect that they are Traditional Owners of the land.”
The centre operates from 5 Shives Road, Narre Warren South, from 7am to 6.30pm. For more information, call 9088 8887 or email info@nws.astraearlylearning.com.au A true ’bush kinder’, kids enjoy the natural environment at Astra Early Learning Centre. Children are encouraged to get creative at Astra Early Learning Centre.
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Everyone is made to feel at home at Astra Early Learning Centre in Narre Warren South. There is no shortage of childcare centres in the district, but it’s the quality educators who listen and deliver a personalised approach to each child which has seen Astra Early Learning Centre become one of the centres of choice for young families in the area.
“We welcome all families, educators, members of the communty and children with all capabilities, abilities, learning styles, cultures, backgrounds and family dynamics at Astra Early Learning Narre Warren South,” Vanda said.The natural environment means it’s a true ‘bush kinder’ with high-quality programs during the terms and in school holidays. Operating since April 2021, the new, builtfor-purpose amentities cater to small class sizes in spacious rooms.
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“We aim to inspire and educate children each day,” Vanda said. “It is the utmost importance to us to teach and respect the mutitude of cultures and back grouds that make up our Astra Early Learning Community.”Thecentre celebrates all events, incuding cultural celebrations.
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Wyndham residents are being invitedto enter an amateur photo competitionwhich aims to showcase locals cametogether during the COVID-19 pandemic.Non-profit group, Bridge Buildersfor Australasia (BBFA), is running the StrongerWyndham2020&Beyond,You,Me,Togethercompetitionsupportedby Manor Lakes Community Fund,initiative of the Dennis Family Corporation.BBFA president Melba Waugh saidthe group organised the photo contest todocument how Wyndham stood strong as a community during the pandemic.The competition, for Wyndhamresidents aged 18 and older, is opento images which tell visual story ofhope, courage, innovation, resiliencepatience and must have been takenbetween January 2020 and March 2021.digital photo editing is allowed.Cash prizes are on offer. Entries close on wixsite.com/mysite,Details:Marchhttps://bbfaustralasia.BridgeBuilders forAustralasia Facebook or email bbfa.wyndham@gmail.com
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And as he is in a race with time to improve his ranking, the teenager has to remain race fit for longer than most. “Para triathlon start lists are only announced four weeks before a race, so I only found out about the Spain race a couple of weeks before leaving Australia,” he explained. “I found out I was selected for Montreal after the France race… I had to re-book all of my flights home and change lots of bookings. “I trained as if I was going to go to Spain and Montreal, because if I didn’t make those races I could always take a break, but if I was selected, I was going to be ready.”
Evans wasn’t short of praise for the multiple premiership-winning defender. “He’s been a superstar,” he said of Heddles.“He’s been so unheralded as a back; I think he played on Charlie Haley in his first game (against Balwyn) last year and I think he kept him to one goal, maybe none. “One on one he just never gets beaten; he is probably one of the most respected guys at the footy club, that’s why we made it a massive thing for him to get the job done.”
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Mav Taylor booted seven of Rowville’s eight goals in the Hawks 16th win of the home and away season.
“It’s going to be whether they’re overawed being a young side, but in saying that they’ve beaten everyone around them haven’t they. “It’s a flip of a coin, I honestly think Rowville, but it wouldn’t surprise me if South Croydon jump in there as well.”
“Yeah massive I think, we sort of spoke about it before the game,” he revealed. “We didn’t want to just go into the last game going through the motions and be only two points in front of North Ringwood. “We wanted to make a statement to be that two and a half games clear of them, to say ’you know what’ we really do belong in this“Rileydivision.Heddles retired as well, we wanted to make sure he went out with a bang and the boys were terrific.”
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Howell is now building towards the World Championships in Abu Dhabi at the end of November.
“I really enjoyed the scenery of France and Spain, but my favourite country would have to be Spain… the easy-going lifestyle in Girona and Banyoles, the deep blue waters of Banyoles lake and riding the Pyrenees Mountains are my favourite memories.”
Howell proceeded to collect bronze in Spain, finishing on the podium in his World Triathlon Para Cup debut and beating the then world number two – in his category – Ronan Cordeiro from Brazil. In Montreal, Howell debuted in the World Triathlon Para Series and defeated Cordeiro again to place fourth. “Beating Ronan Cordeiro twice – the world ranked number two in the PST5 category – was an awesome feeling,” he revealed.
and Noble Park played in the game of the year earlier this season... 292964 Pictures: ROB CAREW Mav Taylor kicked
“I have been waiting for two years to race internationally, due to Covid, so this was my chance to show the world what I’ve got,” he said.“I was focused on chasing down every competitor in front of me, especially in the run.
Now as the Wickers season is officially over, it’s over to the remaining two of the three local rivals to compete for the ultimate prize.One of Rowville or Noble Park will play in the Eastern Football League (EFL) Premier Division grand final. By securing the top two finish, the winner of the major semi-final – between the Hawks and Bulls – will propel into the big dance. The Hawks cemented their position inside the top two a fortnight ago, the minor pre miership a week ago and on Saturday, Row ville claimed bragging rights over potential finals opponent Balwyn, 8.14 (62) to 4.14 (38).
As the chaotic travel slows down – for now –Howell is extremely grateful for his adventures over the last couple of months at such a young age.“It’s been a whirlwind of different countries in such a short time, I wasn’t expecting to have so many race starts this early,” he said.
“I changed my wheel quickly and got back in the race, only to get another flat tyre at the top of the hill… I was out of the race.
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By Tyler Lewis While Berwick passed the test coach Clint Evans posed of it on Saturday, he and his Wickers are under no delusions of grandeur. Evans demanded his side defeat relegation-bound North Ringwood on Saturday, to stake their claim as a distant competitor of theTheSaints.youthful Wickers passed their finalround assessment with an A-plus performance, defeating the hapless Saints 9.10 (64) to 1.8Evans(14).explained while his side wanted to declare itself as a Premier Division side with a win, they were also inspired by the retirement of an unsung hero.
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“I have a lot of respect for Ronan as a competitor, he is strong and consistent, so to be beating him this early in my international racing showed me that I have the potential to be a competitive athlete on the world stage in the nearWhilefuture.”keeping race fit without knowing whether he will be racing requires an extensive mental and physical training load, Howell isn’t short of finding motivation.
“Just more continuity, that’s the biggest thing for us, instead of playing 48, only playing 30 or 35 and every week we’re getting better.“I think next year it’s two that get relegated, so you know, you take North Ringwood out of it and we’re on the bottom, we’ve got a bit of improving to do.”
TEAMEFLLADDERPREMIERDIVISIONLADDERWL% Pts Rowville 16 2 143.11 64 NoblePark 14 4 158.27 56 SouthCroydon 13 5 140.19 52 Balwyn 13 5 138.62 52 DoncasterEast 11 6 130.53 46 Blackburn 9 8 93.39 38 Norwood 7 10 100.08 30 Park Orchards 6 12 91.89 24 Vermont 6 12 81.53 24 Doncaster 5 13 58.13 20 Berwick 4 13 68.99 18 North Ringwood 2 16 49.72 8
Jordan Marson and Jack Francis kicked four, while Shayne Allan, Jack Beech, Kieren Byers and Harley Fairbank booted three. Kyle Martin, Tom Glen and Chris HortonMilne were among the Bulls’ best. The Hawks and the Bulls will enjoy the week off, before facing off at Bayswater Oval for a place in the grand final. Having played each of the competing sides twice, Evans – albeit reluctantly – gave an early tip of which sides he feels will have an impact over the next four weeks. “On the record… oh great,” he joked. “Gee it’s hard… I think Noble Park have probably got a little bit more in the midfield, but in saying that Rowville, if they can get there, Bayswater is a fairly big ground, I can see them exploiting a lot of teams.
“Hopefully we can recruit okay and it looks like we’re keeping most of the list, which is really good.
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It’s been a whirlwind of a month for Berwick Para triathlete Jack Howell. While racing in the first of many World Triathlon Para races in Europe, Howell was travel ling strongly, moving into the bike leg in fourth position before disaster hit. But instead of sulking at what could have been, Howell found solace in supporting oth ers.“I was having a great race in Besancon, France, I was in fourth position coming out of the swim and starting to gain on third position at the start of the bike leg,” Howell recalled. “Then my rear tyre blew, it went with a bang and debeaded with force... my heart sank, but I rode the bike to the wheel station which wasn’t too far up the hill.
Cooper MacDonald, Kane Young, Anthony Brolic, Tyler Edwards and Lachlan Stapleton were also named among the Hawks’ best. Noble Park, meanwhile, only needed to collect the four points over Doncaster to register as the second seed, but did so in imperiousThefashion.Bulls put through 27 goals as they thumped Doncaster to the tune of 132 points.
In other matches across Eastern Division: South Croydon surged into third position on the ladder, with a 10.10 (70) to 6.11 (47) win over Norwood; Doncaster East will enter finals series with three successive defeats, after going down 8.13 (61) to 10.16 (76) at the hands of Park Orchards and Blackburn secured victory over Vermont 12.10 (82) to 10.8 (68).
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“I knew I was a faster runner than many of the other athletes and the run was where I gave it everything, leaving nothing in the tank.”
In a season where Berwick played nearly 50 senior players, Evans summarised the season as a successful launching pad for seasons to come, while simultaneously warning his group that it won’t get any easier. “I think it was 47 or 48, we just gave the kids opportunity,” he said. “So for the footy club moving forward, it’s great to give them exposure, they now know what it’s about and what they have to do to be better for next year.
“I was frustrated and disappointed, but as I sat on the side of the road waiting for the assist vehicle I started thinking about the next race in Spain, what an awesome experience it was to be in France representing my country, and how flat tyres are the one thing out of my con trol.“I reset and decided to make the most of it and cheer on my competitors as they finished theAfterrace.”recording a DNF in Besancon, Howell then endured the nervous wait to see if he was asked to compete in a following race in Mon treal as his then rank was just outside the num ber of competitors invited.
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By Tyler Lewis Narre Warren will go into its qualifying final in a week’s time with the most intriguing of foun dations.Since suffering its one and only defeat of the season in round 15, the Magpies won the following three games by 162 points, 121 points and 167 points. The three game stretch over Olinda Ferny Creek, Upwey Tecoma and Officer has grossed a score line that reads: 84.42 (547) to 13.19 (97). Saturday’s 27.15 (177) to 1.4 (10) win over Officer was the Pies’ smallest score in three weeks.After a 450-point demolition over 12 quarters since tasting defeat at the hands of Woori Yallock, Narre Warren will now have the week off before facing one of the Tigers or Wandin for a spot in the grand final.
The Pies will play the winner ofWandin and Woori Yallock this week and despite losing to the Tigers earlier in the season, Dwyer has no preference in who he would like to see in the first playingNarresay“Youfinal.playwhoyouendupplaying,Iwouldn’tthereisapreference,”headmitted.ThegamewasoriginallysettobeplayedatWarren,butwiththeWandinreservesatEmerald,theleaguehasshiftedthe match to keep the crowds at one venue. In other results across the competition: Monbulk defeated Pakenham 12.12 (84) to 5.6 (36), Woori Yallock decimated Mt Evelyn 31.24 (210) to 1.5 (11) and Wandin torpedoed Olinda Ferny Creek 16.26 (122) to 9.11 (65).
“He deserves it, he works his backside off week in, week out, he practices his goal kicking before and after training every week.
“It’s not ideal, but if you look at the other sides, they had pretty easy wins on the week end as well,” he said. “We will train pretty hard on Saturday morning and be pretty competitive, it’s never ideal, but if you have a few niggles here or there, you will look for that week off to give a few guys a rest. “We’re well aware that we’ve had a few easy results and the first final is going to be a lot harder than what we have been experiencing, but there’s not a great deal we can do about it. “We just have to train hard like we have done all year; we’ve been doing a bit of an extra running session for the last five weeks just to keep us on top of the ground, so we will prob ably continue that this week and back off to be ready to go.”
Samantha Neil helped ROC to an upset win on Saturday. 295036 Picture: ROB CAREW
The Pies have cantered to pole position on the Outer East Premier Division ladder as an outcome of 15 wins and a scintillating percent age of And315.39.while many expected Dwyer’s men to be in this position, he was sure to praise them post game, before briefly informing them that it’s back to square one next week.
“I don’t think we have had anyone kick that many goals for a fair while, probably since (Kerem) Baskaya in 2014 or 15-ish, I was rapt for him to get that reward for effort.”
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It was a weekend of tight finishes in Outer East Premier Division netball with four of the five games decided by four goals or fewer. ROC has upset Narre Warren in a thrilling one-goal match between two sides likely to clash in DownSeptember.bysixgoals at halftime and three goals at the final break, ROC rallied and a 1410 final quarter got them over the line. The win over top-placed Narre Warren proves ROC are right in the mix to take out theAfterpremiership.asurprise loss to Monbulk last week, the victory ensures ROC consolidate third position.ROCwill take on Olinda Ferny Creek in the qualifying final next Sunday at 3.30pm. Erin Bell scored 24 goals for Narre Warren and Keeley Burgmann was ROC’s top scorer with 19 Olindagoals.Ferny Creek will also enter that final off a tight win, overcoming Wandin by three goals after scores were gridlocked at three-quarter-time.HayleyHowardscored 33 of Olinda Ferny Creek’s 43 goals and Emmalia Blake scored 37 of her side’s goals. At Woori Yallock, Mount Evelyn overcame the home side by four goals. Up by six goals at three-quarter-time, the visitors were able to maintain the ascendancy in the final quarter. Kaila Swindell, Gabby Bingley and Steph Crilly were all named in the best for Mount Evelyn.With finals not on the cards for Pakenham, it had a disappointing close to the home and away season, going down to fourth-placed Monbulk by 15 goals. Pakenham was never seriously able to challenge Monbulk after trailing by five goals at quarter time. Eliza Molino was named best player and sharpshooter Rose Laidlaw again contributed, scoring 24 goals. With a 6-12 win-loss record this season, Pakenham complete the season in seventh position.Inthe other premier division match, Beaconsfield defeated Upwey Tecoma by three goals.
DIVISION ONE It was second v third on the division one ladder, but the gulf between the two sides suggested a far greater ladder gap when Seville defeated Emerald by 29 goals. Seville has been entrenched in the top two with Berwick for much of the season, with each side losing only one game, whereas Seville is Emerald10-6-1.actually led at quarter time, by two goals, but conceded 32 goals in the next two quarters while managing just nine of their own, allowing Seville to cruise to victory.Hayley Ray put in a mammoth effort with 50 goals.Berwick easily accounted for Belgrave by 24 goals, but also trailed at quarter time - by four goals - while Yarra Glen defeated Berwick Springs by 15 goals. That match closes out a disappointing season for Berwick Springs which managed just two wins from 17 games, finishing on the bottom of the table.
Although Maggies coach Shane Dwyer is aware of the final month ahead of his group’s finals campaign, he isn’t dwelling on things be yond his control.
“Then we will prepare for whoever we have to play next week… they’re well aware that the serious stuff starts now, we don’t have to push it that hard.” Of the 84 goals Narre Warren has kicked in the last three outings, Jake Richardson fired off 22 of them, ultimately securing the league goal-kicking award with 71 majors. No Narre Warren player has kicked as many as Richardson did this season, since Kerem Baskaya in 2015, who kicked 75 goals at the end of the home and away season, before finishing with 92 after finals. said.thecomingJohnsonRichardsonwasDwyerrevealedtheenergyamongthegroupspecialwhenthenewscamethroughthathadpippedWandin’sClinton–whohewasequalwithon64goalsintothefinalround–atthepost.“Iwasraptforhim,whenwefoundoutaftergameitwasareallypositiveresponse,”he
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“It was mentioned at the end, but it was a fair bit of congratulating them on a good home and away season as well,” he revealed. “I mean, they have really only played half a year’s worth of footy in three years, so it was well done on what they’ve achieved in the home and away series. “But then yeah, it was let’s straight over and the real stuff starts now, we recovered Sunday and have a solid week this week.
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“He’s just had a really good year, the same goes for Will Howe (62 goals), they’ve both had really good years as key forwards – I am hoping that will continue on for the next few weeks.
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2022 TENNIS VICTORIA AJL 12B BOYS: BDTA 4 7:54 v Eastern Region 2 3:38. 14C BOYS: BDTA 0 0:9 v Tennis Geelong 6 10:64. 14B GIRLS: BDTA 4 6:50 v NSJTA 2 4:31. 16C BOYS: BDTA 1 1:29 v NEJTA 5 9:63. 16B GIRLS: BDTA 0 0:22 v Eastern Region 6 10:64.
“It is definitely one of the best quarters we’ve played all year,” Cardamone said.
“A style that gives those that come to watch something to talk about, make them want to come back next week.
All Saturday matches in the Berwick District Tennis Association (BDTA) were washed out but it didn’t stop some great action from tak ing place across the weekend. The wet weather proved no hurdle for the BDTA doubles players on Sunday, while the stars of the association were back on court in representative matches in the Association Ju nior League (AJL).
Berwick 8:48 v Beaconsfield 0:19, Pakenham 2:21 v Cranbourne 6:41, Clyde 5:34 v Narre Warren 3:22. Section 7 Singles/Doubles Officer 7:46 v Bunyip 1:6, Cranbourne 6:42 v Pakenham 2:28, Berwick – Bye.
Section 8 Singles/Doubles Beaconsfield 2:23 v Berwick 6:39, Fountain Gate 6:43 v Officer 2:30, Narre Warren – Bye.
“That part is exciting, I know they struggled on field a little bit this year, but I think they’ve got some talented kids coming through.
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“We now set forth in looking for the other positions within the club, both the reserves and the under-19 coaching roles, as well as a women’s coach for 2023. “It’s exciting for our club, we’re starting fresh and we’ll soon be putting out an expression of interest for those who want to jump on board.”
A vast majority of the current playing group has re-signed in light of Charles signing on as senior coach.
“I think the belief that we are playing our best footy at the right time of the year means we will go in with confidence,” Cardamone said. In Sunday’s elimination final, fourth placed Caulfield smashed East Brighton by 50 points, keeping them to just three goals.Caulfield will now face Keysborough in the first semi-final this week, with the winner of that clash to play the loser of the Chelsea-Doveton clash in the preliminary final in two weeks. Both finals this weekend are at Ben Kavanagh Reserve, with Doveton playing 2.10pm Saturday and the do-or-die clash being at the same time on Sunday.
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Sunday tennis saves a very wet weekend Josh prepares to unleash a lethal forehand at Casey Fields. 293980 Picture: ROB CAREW
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It will be somewhat of a homecoming for Dan iel Charles when he takes the reins of Officer in 2023.After a season away from coaching, Charles has been appointed as senior coach of the Roos who will begin season 2023 in Division One of the Outer East competition. Fittingly, he will step up to the plate an even four decades after his father Stephen led the then ROC Football Club to its maiden openage“Ipremiership.havefondmemories from back then and telling dad I was going to go for the job… he got a bit excited, because he really enjoyed his time at ROC,” Charles revealed of his link to theCharlesclub. famously steered Doveton from a season without celebration in 2018 to the ulti mate glory in 2019. And with Officer falling from the top flight as a result of just two wins this season, Charles is confident it won’t take much for him to turn this group around.
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“We’re rapt to get Charlesy,” he said. “He comes to us with a great deal of experience across a number of clubs, but he also understands what it takes to play in this league and the division we’re preparing to move into next“Heyear.ultimately understands how to win a flag in this comp, which for us is very exciting.
“For me as a coach, my number one asset is that I care, I actually care about the people that I coach, it’s not all about what they can do for you on field, but how they’re going off it as well.
A barnstorming 10-goal third quarter set up victory for Doveton in its Southern Division Two qualifying final against Keysborough.Leadingby seven points at the main break, after just three goals were kicked in the first half, the Doves got the game on their terms in the third quarter, coming out with intent and capitalising on theMichaelscoreboard.Cardamone’s men kicked all but four of their goals in that quarter on their way a 14.13.97 to 5.8.38 triumph.
“We definitely played in a way I think we can do week in, week out, so it was pleasing and hopefully that gives us the belief against the best side in the comp in Chelsea.”Keysborough was kept to just five goals for the entire contest as its leading goalkicker, Tom Shaw, was held goalless while Matt Carnelley finished with just one.Cardamone, who kicked two of his side’s goals, praised his team’s defensive effort.“Jake (Inglasio), spent time on Tom, who worked up and down the ground well and Harley Burmeister was given a shutdown role as well,” he said.
“I suppose it will help, knowing I have been in a similar situation before,” he said of his re build“It’sexperience.justabout getting the right people at the club and helping to develop the young kids.“Having people that are willing to learn to play with their teammates and become really good teammates.
“So I think if we can get the right people around them, the bounce back will be fairly quick.”While he expects the bounce back to be swift, Charles isn’t making any promises on an identical Doveton-like transformation. However, he is making one promise… his Roos will be entertaining to watch! “As far as game style goes, I want the team to play a brand that people actually enjoy watching and people enjoy playing,” he said.
The BDTA had two winning teams in the AJL with the Under-12 Boys and Under-14 Girls playing some wonderful team tennis. Here are this week’s results from the BDTA and AJL over the weekend:
Just three goals were kicked in the first half, which Cardamone described as anTherearm-wrestle.wasasense Doveton was on top in general play at Ben Kavanagh Reserve, kicking with the wind in the first quarter, but it was unable to convert its five shots, so went in with a three-point deficit.
BerwickWhite 3:24 v Berwick Blue 3:27, Upper Beaconsfield 6:36 v Narre Warren South 0:8, Narre Warren 1:13 v Officer 5:35. Section 12 Doubles Narre Warren Gold 0:21 v Narre Warren Green 6:36, Fountain Gate 0:10 v Cranbourne 6:36, Officer – Bye.
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BerwickWhite 7:44 v Berwick Blue 1:15, Upper Beaconsfield 7:47 v Cranbourne 1:18, Sand hurst 2:21 v Narre Warren 3:24. Section 10 Singles/Doubles Berwick 3:29 v Gloucester 5:39, Cranbourne 7:44 v Officer 1:18, Narre Warren v Clyde (Washout).
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“It showed how I know we can play our footy and I suppose it has just taken 18 rounds and two quarters to click.
“History is always a factor when looking at big decisions, but certainly in the case of Charlesy, he got the gig purely and squarely because he was the right man for the job at this particular moment.
Officer Football Club president Nick McLennan was stoked to have Charles put pen to paper and further revealed how he believes the dark times at the Roos will be short lived.
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“Matthew Jameson played on Carnelley as well, which was fantastic, and Jake’s run as well went a long way to helping win the game.”
“I have always been one that likes to develop and help people improve.”
Two goals late in the first half meant the Doves went into halftime with a seven-point lead and they clicked into gear afterJosiahthat. Kyle was electric, named in the best with ruckman Dylan Chapman, who connected well with midfielders Jake Basa and Harley Primrose throughout the contest. The 59-point margin will give Doveton momentum ahead of a clash with top-placed Chelsea Heights in the second semi-final next Saturday, with the winner to go straight through to the grand final.
“I think that was the main thing that turned Doveton around; you had people that were willing to learn and improve, whether they were 32 years old, or 16 years old, they did what was best for the team. “I think Officer is in a similar situation, coming off a tough year this year, but they’ve got some really good kids and hopefully we can get some good senior heads around them.”
Back in blue and white. Daniel Charles is looking forward to following in his father’s footsteps by leading the Roos to a flag. 295328
Charles spent 2022 coaching an underage Indigenous Victorian basketball side, and while he admits the structure of basketball won’t be comparable to footy, he is looking forward to translating those learnings into a club that’s bursting at the seems with junior participation.“Ireallymissed it this year, I love coaching, I had the year off coaching football this year, but I managed to get a gig coaching the under-14 Indigenous Victorian basketball team, so that kept me busy for the early part of the year,” he said.“I learned the way different people learn and how to find structures for other people. “It’s very exciting, the juniors, it’s one of the things that attracted me to the club, knowing it’ll be nice to coach at a job that actually has an influx of kids coming through each year.
Daniel Charles knows what it takes to win premierships.
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