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Prized artwork By Marcus Uhe Bunjil Place Gallery has opened its doors to art lovers for the prestigious and popular Archibald Prize, with 52 portraits on display of featuring figures and cultural identities from all walks of life. Now in its 101st year, the Archibald Prize is recognised as Australia’s favourite and most significant art award with more than 800 portraits judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales in the long-running prize established in 1921. The display at Bunjil Place Gallery will feature 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas with his portrait of Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens, titled ‘Moby Dickens’, along with Packing Room Prize winner Claus Stangl with his portrait of director, writer, actor and producer Taika Waititi. Mr Blak’s portrait of Ms Dickens, who he described as a ‘tidda’ (Indigenous term for sister) to him on the back of a long-term friendship, depicts her in the flood waters that ravaged her home town of Lismore in Northern New South Wales earlier this year. “She’s one of the pre-eminent female firstnations artists today,” Mr Blak said. “We have known each other for a long time. I admire her work as much as she admires mine. “She lives in northern part of Lismore on top of a hill. While she was safe from the immediate effect, she watched all the waters rise around her.” The piece, which took seven days for the artist to create, is a broader critique on what he believed to be a failure of the Federal Gov-
ernment in response to climate change catastrophes. The ‘layered’ design allows Ms Dickens to “pop” off the canvas, Mr Blak said, with her striking, angry facial expression catching the eye of the viewer. “I had this three-by-two metre canvas, which is the absolute extremities on the criteria acceptable for the Archibald,” Mr Blak said. “What that enabled me to achieve was the effect of the flood waters. That’s two metres of water on this canvas, so it’s a good way of representing the 16 metres of water that affected the area.” The 2022 crown is Mr Blak’s first victory in the Archibald competition from his fifth submission. The Indigenous self-taught artist begun producing work in Western Sydney in the late ‘90s, with many pieces underscored by political commentary. “I was planning on taking a leisurely walk around Centennial Park in Sydney, which was where the image was taken, and I nearly crashed the car into the tree when I got the phone call,” Mr Blak said upon learning of his victory. “As I’ve been colloquially stating, I walk taller, and those who never paid me the time of day now have to look up to me.” As the first stop on the Archibald Prize 2022 regional tour and the only Victorian location, the Bunjil Place Gallery will host the popular prize from Saturday 3 September to Sunday 16 October. Continued page 8
Archibald Prize 2022 winner Blak Douglas with his winning portrait Moby Dickens. 296976 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I spent two years working as a Police Officer at Dandenong Police Station. What are you most passionate about? Positioning ourselves to shortly provide opportunity for Aboriginal young people with ournew business - Wara Paring Civil. Who is the best person you’ve worked with? Worked with many super intelligent Police Officers during my six years with Victoria Police.
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Two dead on our roads Two people have died in fatal collisions on South East roads in the last week. A female driver died after her car caught fire in Lynbrook following a collision with a truck in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 6 September. The collision took place at the intersection of Evans Road and South Gippsland Highway, police said. The driver of the truck was not injured and stopped at the scene. Investigations into the exact cause of the collision are ongoing. Separately, a pedestrian died in Berwick on Wednesday 31 August. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Parkhill Drive and Avebury Drive to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian about 4.40pm.
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‘Tip zone’ correction and the City of Casey is not seeking to extend it, as was published in the story. It should also be clarified that the public consultation period was extended from three weeks to six weeks. Star News apologises for this mistake. More information on the proposal can be found on the Casey Conversations website at conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/ hampton-park-hill-initial-public-consultation
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Police visit centre twice in one night Police officers attended the Hampton Park Shopping Centre twice within hours on Wednesday 31 August following alerts from the public. Officers first attended the Shopping Centre car park around 8.20pm and spoke with a large group of people but no offences were detected, police said. Police later re-attended the location following reports of hoon activity about 9.25pm. Officers observed up to 200 cars and motorbikes, some of which were performing burnouts and other illegal activity, before they quickly dispersed, police said. Police are seeking to identify vehicles and persons involved and are keen to speak to anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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The condition of the Fire Station at Devon Meadows leaves Captain Nathan Thorp to feel that their brigade has been “forgotten” by the CFA. Here’s what our Facebook readers had to say: John Veldwyk: Nothing new in this state. A petition to improve roads across the Cardinia Shire has gained more than 500 signatures, as potholes become increasingly prevalent. Many Casey locals said they were also being affected. Mark Walker: Popped two tyres in Cranbourne yesterday, not happy. Deb Elkasovic: The roads are disgusting. Linda Hughes: Terrible. I was travelling between Narre and Berwick, hit and tried to avoid all these potholes... dangerous and not good for wheel alignment and swerving at same time.
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Alkira Secondary College has become the first government high school to house a Book Donation Drop Off Point for Children’s’ Book Charity 123Read2Me. 123Read2Me is a charitable organisation that collects new and pre-loved children’s reading books from across the state, appropriate for babies to teenagers, and re-distributes them to schools and kindergartens in Australia desperate for books for their students. The organisation has been operating for 10 years and have already organised 120 book donation drop-off points at businesses across Victoria, including several Officeworks stores. Founder, Melinda Shelley, said she was grateful for Alkira’s support. “Alkira Secondary College’s partnership is the first step in hopefully many secondary school relationships, partnering up teenagers
and their families with our organisation that understands that babies, children, and teenagers all need books and literacy skills to have a real chance for success in life,” she said. Alkira Secondary College principal John Shaw said the school was pleased to be able to support the charity. “Alkira has been hooked on reading for many years now, and we appreciate the importance and necessity that literacy provides our students,” Mr Shaw said. “We’re very happy to support the work of 123Read2Me and hope that our new school book drop-off point can generate donations of many children’s’ books which other students can enjoy, and help improve their own literacy skills.” Alkira Secondary College is at 15 Nurture Ave, Cranbourne North.
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A load of rubbish By Marcus Uhe Results in the City of Casey’s community satisfaction survey placing it lower than state average for the appearance of public spaces did not surprise Cranbourne North’s Paul Smith. Mr Smith is fed up with the piles of hard rubbish left around the City, particularly outside the townhouses on his street, Tulliallan Boulevard. Recently he said that two piles of rubbish featuring food scraps and broken glass were left unaddressed for “at least three weeks”. He believes the problem has gotten worse over the last couple of years. “Every time a tenant leaves, they just dump everything they don’t want on the nature strip,” he said. A change to the council’s waste collection policy has contributed to the problem, according to Mr Smith. Previously, the council assigned streets a regular hard rubbish collection date. But in 2011 the council introduced a booked waste collection service with a maximum of two collections per property, per calendar year. Mr Smith believes this is inadequate for the high-density living spaces the townhouses provide, and called for the council to introduce a more proactive approach. “You can’t have 40 houses putting out hard rubbish twice a year. That’s 80 collections alone. “Go back to collecting hard rubbish twice a year on specified dates to clean up the municipality. “It’s a disgraceful mess in nearly every street with piles of hard rubbish.” His frustrations with the collection service are compounded by the poor maintenance of parks and gardens that plagued the municipality following extreme weather conditions in late 2021.
Hard rubbish piles on Tulliallan Boulevard which have angered long-time Casey resident Paul Picture: SUPPLIED Smith. 297992 Issues with Covid-19, staffing and equipment experienced by contractors responsible for the open spaces resulted in 1600 outstanding requests from jobs received between October 2021 and January 2022, according to an update provided by the council on Tuesday 12 April on its website. “The municipality looks the worst it’s ever looked,” Mr Smith said. “The Covid-19 excuse doesn’t stand any longer. “I don’t have a problem paying rates if there’s adequate service coming with it. The rates have gone up but the service is decreasing.” Rates increased by 1.75 per cent in line with the State Government’s imposed rate cap. In the City of Greater Dandenong, a mobile security camera was installed at a problematic area for the illegal dumping of rubbish on Stud Road, following years of advocacy from coun-
cillor Lana Formoso. At a council meeting on Monday 8 August, Cr Formoso attributed the camera to a reduction in waste at the spot. “Interestingly, no one has done anything there since the cameras have been placed there,” she said. “So obviously people are aware that they are doing the wrong thing.” Manager sustainability and waste at the City of Casey, Michael Jansen said the current model of collection offers “flexibility” to residents as it means their waste can be collected when it is most convenient to them. He also said the policy is more cost-effective than what was used previously. “Booked collection services are cheaper than blanket collections, as only booked services are paid for, rather than being charged for every household regardless of usage,” Mr Jansen said. Of the problem on Tulliallan Boulevard, he said the council’s Litter Prevention Officer had been made aware of the area. “Many of the piles in the neighbourhood are correctly booked by residents for collection, which occurs sometime during the allocated week and therefore may be on the nature strip for several days. “We are aware that sometimes unbooked or dumped piles occur both from local residents and others randomly dumping in the streets. “Information is provided on council’s website on hard waste bookings and we have recently written to all real estate agents in Casey, encouraging them to provide information to residents in their rental properties on how to book hard waste collections. “Reports of unbooked hard waste are investigated by our Litter Prevention Officers.” On its website, the council states it requires at least five days’ notice to collect the rubbish.
A Narre Warren man is facing a series of driving charges following a dangerous exhibition of driving on Wednesday 24 August. Police Airwing were conducting patrols in the Ringwood area and observed a solo rider travelling at excessive speeds and lane splitting in wet weather. The airwing continued observations on the Monash Freeway where the solo rider took the Ernst Wanke Road exit, pulling into a car park in Narre Warren, police said. Police members swiftly arrested the 23-year-old Narre Warren man, who was not aware of police presence on the ground. The man has been charged and bailed to attend Dandenong Magistrate’s Court on 20 January 2023 with charges of: Two counts of reckless conduct endangering life. Two counts of reckless conduct endangering serious injury. Drive at a speed dangerous. Drive in a manner dangerous. Careless driving. Reckless exposure of police officer to risk by driving. Four counts of resist police officer. Unlicensed driving. Use unregistered motor vehicle. He is also expected to be summonsed to court at a later date in relation to speed-related offences. It is alleged the solo rider travelled at speeds in excess of 200km/h, police said. The solo was also impounded for a period of 30 days at a cost of $1019.
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Prized artwork at Bunjil From page 1 The City of Casey said the exclusive Victorian event is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to Narre Warren and surrounds to enjoy the works on display and the immersive program of events and art experiences in the outdoor plaza space. Programs include guided tours of the exhibition, evening and weekend Archie Bites and Beats, young Archie exhibition and Making Hub, tours in many languages including Auslan, school holiday art-making workshops and more. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM encouraged aesthetes to make the trip to Bunjil and take-in the exhibit for themselves. “The Archibald Prize is one of the most prestigious arts awards in Australia and to have these works on display at Bunjil Place highlights our strength as a world-class gallery and entertainment precinct to draw art lovers to this region,” Ms Duff said. “If you love art, this is your chance to experience portraits by some of Australia’s favourite
and well-respected artists on the walls here at Bunjil Place Gallery. “The Archibald Prize is always a snapshot of the Australian people, and this year brings together self-portraits that provide a glimpse of the artists’ internal worlds alongside those that celebrate leading figures who are making this country a better and more equitable place to be.” Bunjil Place Gallery director Georgia Cribb described the opportunity to host the exhibit as “an honour”. “It’s hard to have a standout (portrait) because everytime I come in, I discover something new that I might not have seen otherwise,” Ms Cribb said. “Each of the works, you can’t get the detail from reproductions. It’s just something you have to experience in-person.” The Archibald Prize 2022 will be on display at Bunjil Place Gallery, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren from 3 September to 16 October. Tickets are available now at bunjilplace. com.au
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A 16-year-old Cranbourne North boy has been charged following a stabbing at a supermarket in McCrae Street, Dandenong on 4 August. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives said an 18-year-old man was critically injured when stabbed after a verbal altercation with a group of males just after 4pm. The victim underwent surgery and spent seven days recovering in hospital. The boy was charged with intentionally causing serious injury. He was remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date. Police have arrested four teenage boys over the incident. On 4 August, a 16-year-old Dandenong North boy was charged with affray and bailed to appear at a children’s court. A 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, both of Dandenong North, were arrested and released pending further inquiries. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
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“I’m satisfied that you have very good prospects for rehabilitation. “You’ve done a terrific job in undertaking long-term, serious and demanding drug rehab. (It) requires a great deal from its participants. “Hats off to you – you were the one who took the opportunity.” Judge Gaynor noted his “not particularly lengthy” history of drug crime including a County Court conviction, as well as his early guilty plea and his re-connection with his family.
A man and a woman have been arrested following the ramming of a police vehicle with an alleged stolen car in Cranbourne on Thursday night, 1 September. Officers observed an allegedly stolen Nissan Skyline parked in the driveway of a private address on Lesdon Avenue about 9pm. It’s alleged a man left the address shortly after and drove the Skyline into a marked police vehicle several times before driving a short distance, dumping the car and fleeing on foot, police said. No one was injured during the incident. Officers arrested a 39-year-old Cranbourne man and a 39-year-old Cranbourne woman at the Lesdon Avenue residence. The pair were taken into custody and assisted police with their enquiries.
Negrea’s desire to move away from concreting work was “sensible”. The judge said the court had seen many tradies using illicit drugs to cope with long hours and physical toil. Negrea was placed on an 18-month community corrections order including 100 hours of unpaid work as well as judicial monitoring, drug and mental health treatment. He was jailed for 160 days – which had been already served in pre-sentence detention.
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An Endeavour Hills drug trafficker and father has been spared further jail after completing a near-full recovery while in rehab. Dion Negrea, 25, pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to offences including trafficking ice and GHB, and negligently dealing with the proceeds of crime. Police had seized large amounts of cash and drugs during a raid of his Melbourne apartment in November 2020, sentencing judge Liz Gaynor said. Among the items seized were 118 grams of methylamphetamine and 2.2 litres of GHB as well as $13,300 cash. Negrea was not at the flat at the time of the raid. He was intercepted by police in St Kilda two months later. During a search, he was found with two bottles of GHB, $885 cash and a false driver’s licence. He refused to give police the PIN code for his phone. At the time, Negrea was on bail, breaching a condition to live at a specific address in Endeavour Hills. On 7 September, Judge Gaynor said Negrea’s offending was linked to a drug relapse brought on by Covid lockdowns. Like many, he struggled with boredom, isolation, unemployment and solely online support while adjusting to life outside rehab and custody. He was regularly using ice, GHB and heroin at the time. However, he had flourished since being bailed to residential rehab at Odyssey House in mid-2021. He had recovered through three levels to the ‘leaver’s stage’ of the program. Judge Gaynor said he was no longer a danger to society. “The situation for you now is that you’re now seriously addressing your drug problem.
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A safe home By Cam Lucadou-Wells Foster carer Amanda Capsalis says her home is a better place for hosting her three foster children all aged under 5. “It’s a busy normal home where we have lots of things going on at any given time,” the Endeavour Hills registered nurse says. “But there’s lots of love in our home. Our home is a better place to have the children in it.” Ms Capsalis said she feels she was born for the role but had hesitated for years. “I was putting barriers up - I was a single mum working full-time. And I kept thinking I can’t do it because of this. “It had always been in my heart. I’d grown up underprivileged in housing commission – life wasn’t always easy. From an early age, I always had a heart for kids.” According to Anglicare Victoria, Ms Capsalis is among many foster carers supporting about 46,000 vulnerable kids in Australia – more than 3 per cent of children aged 17 and under. Emotional abuse is the most common reason for children going into care, followed by neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse. What helped Ms Capsalis make the first step was the wide range of support. Since enlisting with Anglicare Victoria in May 2019, she received accreditation and regular training. A respite carer takes care of the children once a month, she has a care support worker, a dedicated after-hours hotline, and she keeps in touch with a “community” of other fostercarers. She is also reimbursed for all out-ofpocket expenses related to the care of the children. “You build a network of people around you so you don’t feel you are doing it on your own.” Ms Capsalis has also been helped by her adult daughter Hannah and her house mate Peter Kent, who also gained foster-care accreditation. A year in, she also chose to give up work as a registered nurse to devote to the children as they start school. She builds a strong routine with them, reading them bedtime stories, cooking cupcakes, starting a vegie garden and taking weekend trips out of the city. She’s watched them reach developmental milestones, nurtured them through the impacts of past trauma. “When the little one’s plate was empty, they’d scream for 20 minutes until they were
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Amanda Capsalis, with her daughter Hannah, says it’s a privilege to care for foster children since 2019. assured there was food in the cupboard.” It gives Ms Capsalis great joy to provide the kids a “safe and loving home”, while also knowing the aim is for them to ultimately return home to their biological parents. “They’re not my possessions. And it’s not to say it will be easy to say goodbye and my heart would break – but this is foster care. It’s a chance to love a child for as long as you’re able to. You hope to leave a little seed of hope.” She builds a “communication book” with photos to keep the parents up to date with their kids, such as at Christmas. “I want the families to know their kids are loved and cared for.” Her philosophy is to “make a difference to these three little kids for as long as I have them”. “Not everyone has a safe home, a roof over their heads and food on the table. I put my head down on my pillow every night and know my kids are safe, protected and loved.” Currently, there’s a desperate shortage of about 700 carers in Victoria. Ms Capsalis urges anyone who has “a tug in their heart” to dip their toe in as a foster carer or attend an information session. “You’re not alone and you don’t have to change your life – it can just be for a weekend, as much as you’re able to do. It all makes a difference.” Foster Care Week runs between 11 and 17 September. To enquire about being a foster carer, go to anglicarevic.org.au/fostering or call 1800 809 722.
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Milestone for choir group Voices of Casey choir group celebrated its seventh birthday in style on Monday night, 5 September. The Choir commenced operation following an initiative from four Casey U3A singers in September of 2015. The group hired a conductor and pianist and commenced on a membership drive. Voices of Casey is a vibrant group of singers from Casey and surrounds, and since mid-2020 has been under the music directorship of the very talented Kerry Gerraty. The choir has performed at the Cranbourne Secondary College, Hampton Park Baptist Church, The Amazing Grace Cranbourne, Bunjil Place, Wilson Botanic Park and Springvale Town Hall and Dandenong RSL Anzac Day services, among many other venues and events in the regions. This proud community-minded choir endeavours to reach out to the needs of our culturally diverse community. It was a great privilege for the choir to perform at the opening of Bunjil Place in October 2017 and was the Host Choir at The City of Casey drought relief Casey Sings Concert in 2017. During November 2018 and 2019, Voices of Casey hosted a Family Violence concert on White Ribbon Day at Bunjil Place. This is a non-auditioned choir, attracting enthusiastic amateurs as well as seasoned singers. Members come from many varied present and past employment sources but unite as one. Voices of Casey’s repertoire includes well-known classics, pop songs and contemporary compositions.
The beautiful cake to recognise their seventh birthday. 297900 Concerts feature a theme and, as such, applicable music is chosen to suit each concert. Members are all volunteers, giving of their time and fundraising efforts to enable weekly rehearsals and performances throughout the year. The choir is currently getting ready for its next concert to be held on Saturday 19 November at 2.30pm at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village. Afternoon tea will follow the performance. The theme of that concert is Spirit Of The Season. It’s not too late if you wish to join this vibrant family of singers. For more information, ring 0412 741 195 or email us at voicesofcasey@gmail.com
Dads and daughters join forces to destroy the Death Star On Monday 25 August, Narre Warren Girls’ Brigade held an event to celebrate Father’s Day with a Star Wars-themed nerf night. The idea of the night was for the girls to bring along their fathers and Nerf guns, dressed up as a Star Wars character. In teams, they were on a mission. Girls and their Dads worked as Rebels to find the blueprints for the Death Star. They completed a series of challenges, through five courses, to test their skills and collect clues leading them to the blueprints. Once all the clues were solved, they collected the blueprints and delivered them to the Rebel leader so they could destroy the Death Star. The five clues revealed who has the blueprints, what planet they’re on, their location on the planet, when to meet them and a secret passcode. The five challenges were sharp shooting, Jedi training, time trial, lightsabre skills and Jedi memory training. To add to the night, professional Storm Troopers attended, roaming and joining in with the challenges. They are a worldwide all-volunteer Star Wars costuming group who attend events raising money for charity. They have been raising money for the Isabella and Marcus Foundation for more than three years and will continue to do so in the future. Narre Warren Girls’ Brigade operate Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm during school terms at Narre Warren Baptist Church for girls aged four to 20. 10 STAR NEWS
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West Gippsland FOOD TOURING MAP WEST GIPPSLAND Located only one hour away from Melbourne and nestled between the Great Dividing Range to the north, Mt Baw Baw to the east and the Bass Coast Western Port Bay to the south - the West Gippsland region offers travellers the perfect day trip destination to explore and indulge in a taste of country life, so close to the CBD. Consisting of four quaint and diverse railway towns – Nar Nar Goon, Tynong, Garfield, Bunyip – the growing region offers an abundance of food, dining and agricultural experiences. Whether it’s popping into a café for that much needed coffee or sampling the wealth of local Gippsland produce direct from the farmgate or visiting the cellar doors, local restaurants and pubs – West Gippsland’s country hospitality awaits you.
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Originally titled Cannibal Creek, Garfield is a colourful railway township with a distinct country and quaint rural feel. Boasting humble dining and farming experiences, as well as a spa treatment centre, stunning local homeware and clothing shops and an historic theatre hosting live performances - Garfield is packed full of fun, eclectic experiences and is a must-do day trip destination!
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Young artist’s debut song By Marcus Uhe Xondra La Brooy is following in the footsteps of her talented Father Kerrigan with the release of her debut single ‘Butterfly’. The 11-year-old released the single and music video in July and is making waves in the Tasmanian Country Music Charts. “It’s about how sometimes in people’s friendships, someone thinks they’re better than the others so it kind of just ends,” Xondra said of the meaning behind the song. It’s the fourth song the Berwick Fields Primary School student has written but the first to be professionally produced. She has sung in choirs at school and has featured on her father’s tracks, along with her five siblings, giving her familiarity in the music studio environment. Her process involves finding a tune or melody first, before crafting lyrics to fit the beat. ‘Butterfly’ was a week-and-a-half worth of writing.
Her father, Kerrigan La Brooy, said he was blown away by his daughter’s talents. “She brought it to me, I listened to it and I loved it,” Mr La Brooy said. “She gave me three songs and I thought, this sounds really good. But I let her do it all, and then I took it to my producer and he loved it. She was very confident in the recording studio. “Words fail me, especially because she’s so young and so confident, she’s so talented.” Along with Billie Eilish and Alan Walker, she lists her father’s mix of country, rock and gospel stylings as one of her inspirations to write music. “He’s the reason why I write music,” she said. On Saturday 3 September, the song reached number one on the Tasmanian Oz Country Music Radio Top 40 Chart, giving the La Brooy family two of the top 20 spots, with Kerrigan holding down number 11. To watch her music video, go to youtube. com/watch?v=KRq8Wg00AKM
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Stage show spectacular by students at Bunjil Place By Marcus Uhe The 4C’s Cultural Showcase came alive at Bunjil Place on Monday 5 September with a stage show spectacular in the Bunjil Theatre and an art exhibit in the library. The VCAL program for students in select schools and community groups in the South East forms part of the Personal Development Skills curriculum, with students required to pitch, organise, liaise with stakeholders and work in teams to bring the event together. Two students with their artwork displayed in the library are Cranbourne East Secondary College students Tevita F and Kiara T. Kiara, an Aboriginal woman from the Warra Warra tribe in New South Wales, produced a dot-painting with 3000 individual dots representing the connection of cultures across the community. “You’ve got the pink that represents the breast cancer community, orange and yellow which is childhood abuse awareness, the rainbow for the LGBTQIA+ community, and purple for epilepsy sufferers,” she said. “It’s bringing all the communities together, making them one. Even though we have a small layer of skin connecting us, we are all connected through blood. “You’ve got the dots in the different communities coming together, and then the bloodline leading to the centre, which is everyone coming together, with all the colours combining into one. “It makes me proud, showing my Aboriginal culture.” Tevita, who has Tongan, Fijian and Polynesian heritage, produced a Haerenga Kava Bowl made from Australian redwood. The wood was deliberately chosen as a method of merging his background with Australian culture. For Tevita, the bowl represents his personal growth as he navigates through life. “It’s all about discovering new ways of my journey, a journey of having challenges in my life,” he said. “That’s why as you can see, it doesn’t really have any patterns, but that’s because I’m still discovering and implementing ways to add to it afterward it’s finished at Bunjil Place.” As one of the directors of the stage show, he played a significant part in the 4C’s program and has enjoyed his time as a leader. “It’s really great and I’m really proud to represent my culture and my ideas to the world and to Australia,” he said. “It’s been a journey of discovery and challenge and it’s been great.” At 6 o’clock, friends, family and fellow students filled the Bunjil Theatre for the soldout stage show. Cranbourne East Secondary College students opened the performance, followed by schools including Alkira Secondary College, Hampton Park Secondary College, St Peter’s College, Oriana Dance Academy and Unberwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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can you be independent, my students actually have evidence and proof that they can actually do it. They’re not just talking the talk, they’re walking the walk as well.” Speaking backstage ahead of the stage show on Monday night, Applied Learning Leader at Cranbourne East, Sawsan Hassan, echoed Ms Simpkin’s sentiments.
“I’m in awe of what the students have been able to produce,” she said. “I had belief in their ability from the beginning but they’ve really excelled and blown my expectations out of the water.” Tickets for Monday’s 12 September’s performance are available at bunjilplace.com. au/events/4c’s-cultural-showcase Thursday, 8 September, 2022
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From left, Bronie with Vessie, Andrew with Andy, Kaitelyn with Nova, Bron with Piper, Tiarne with Kurbie, Deb with Rydor; Pictures: ROB CAREW behind, Anne with Cassy, Jolien with Chase from the Eastside Flyers Flyball Team. 296878
Pets unite for expo return After a two-year hiatus, the Casey Pet Expo made a triumphant return on Saturday 3 September. Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick was the place to be as thousands of animal lovers and their companions turned out in the early spring sunshine for exhibitions, treats and market stalls. Highlights of the day included the Eastside Flyers Flyball Team showcasing their exciting doggy sporting code – Flyball. There were 20 stalls, a live DJ, roaming performers and bubble entertainers who were a hit for kids, pets and adults alike. Cindy and Daz from The Buzz Radio were there, recording interviews for their morning broadcast show, and City of Casey officers were onsite to help the community with any questions around pet issues, information
about composting pet waste, and providing free pet waste bags. City of Casey’s manager of active communities Angie Peresso said the event was a great success with over 2000 people and 500 pets in attendance. “There were many gorgeous and interesting pets in attendance, including at least one lucky guinea pig who was given the royal tour of the event in its owner’s custom guinea pig backpack,” Ms Peresso said. “It was wonderful for all to get out and celebrate the joy of pet ownership together. “We are absolutely looking forward to doing it all again at Casey Pet Expo 2023.” Star News photographer Rob Carew was on hand to capture the sites and sounds of the big day.
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Sensory kids’ gym
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By Marcus Uhe A gym with a difference in more ways than one has opened in Hallam. My Sensory Gym is a non-for-profit organisation that offers sensory integration training for children aged between two and 14-yearsold on the Autism spectrum. The gym opened to public bookings on Thursday 1 September and features a number of rooms that specialise in different fields of training, such as fine-motor skills emotional regulation and physical strength building, all conducted by trained occupational therapists in deliberate, specialised one-on-one sessions based on the child’s need. The bright and vivid colours of all the equipment and surrounds provide visual stimulation for the children and create a welcoming environment that encourages play and fun, while achieving their development goals. Cliff Cunden runs the business with his Wife, Ollene, a qualified occupational therapist with experience working in the field around the globe. “What we are doing is something totally different to what everyone else is doing because it’s one-to-one,” Mr Cunden said. “(one-to-one sessions) have been going on in the US and UK for many years. Autism is very recognised in the US and the UK and most of the equipment here is from the US. You don’t get most of this equipment in Australia. “They’re getting that special attention that they need and they’re working specifically to attack that special need that needs to be addressed according to the progress.” Located just off the Princes Highway in Hallam, the centre is conveniently close major arterials including the Monash Freeway and South Gippsland Highway, providing easy access for residents in Casey, a city with a significant percentage of residents who suffer a disability. 2016 Census data showed the City had the largest number of residents living with a disability of any LGA in Victoria, while the ABS’s 2018 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) estimated that 47,834 or 14.1 per cent of the Casey population is living with either a mild, moderate, or profound disability. The business also has a strong community focus, with profits to be donated to charity partners as part of a broader mission to normalise autism and reduce the stigma associ-
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ated with the disease. “We haven’t set up with them (charity organisations) yet because we’ve only just started taking bookings, but we want to give back to charity groups who deal with kids who have autism, to make it more recognised,” Mr Cunden said.
“It (Autism) is starting to come out now more, but we want it to be more exposed in the community.” My Sensory Gym is located at 7/16-28 Melverton Drive, Hallam. For more information head to mysensorygym.org.au/
Memorial service held for Jane Garrett More than 500 people attended a State Memorial Service for The Honourable Jane Garrett to celebrate her life and reflect on her contribution to Victoria. Family, friends, colleagues, and members of the public attended the service held on Friday 2 September at Brunswick Town Hall. Ms Garrett served the Victorian community for more than 20 years, as a Member of Parliament, a councillor and a lawyer. She entered the Victorian Parliament as the Member for Brunswick in 2010 and served for two terms. During this time, she was the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Emergency Services, Parliamentary Secretary and Shadow Cabinet Secretary. In 2018, she was elected to the Legislative Council as the Member for Eastern Victoria. The memorial service commenced with a welcome by friend and former colleague, Victorian Legislative Council Member of Parliament Mark Gepp. This was followed by a rendition of the Australian National Anthem, performed by Nina Ferro. The Honourable Steve Bracks AC, former Premier of Victoria, spoke of his experience working with Ms Garrett while he was Premier and highlighted Ms Garrett’s compassion, courage, and brilliant mind. Sharon Knight, a long-time friend of Ms Garrett’s and fellow former Member of Parliament, offered reflections of their close friendship and paid a heartfelt tribute to Ms Garrett. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Hampton Park resident Malik Zaveer has started his campaign for the seat of Berwick with the Labor Party, saying he will do “everything he can” for his community. Mr Zaveer was born in Sri Lanka and grew up in Colombo, where he ran his own car dealership. He held a passion for motor racing and was president of the Sri Lanka Motor Racing Association. In 2000, he moved to Australia with his wife and son before having two more sons in Australia, who he now runs his own logistics business with across the seat of Berwick. Mr Zaveer was a Lions Club District Governor in Sri Lanka and formed the Lyndhurst Lions Club about 12 years ago to do “great work for the community”. He is also the president of the Doveton North Cricket Club. From living and working in the area, to volunteering his time for his community, Mr Zaveer said he understands what the region needs. “It’s important for the community to have proper representation in Parliament from someone who has worked in Berwick for many years,” he said. Mr Zaveer plans to push for improved healthcare and road infrastructure for the Berwick electorate. “I talk to a lot of people in the area and I know people are concerned by the Clyde North mobile service in the area - fixing this issue is already in the pipeline,” he said. He said he was looking forward to being a voice for local residents. “I’m always happy to talk to the community and do the best I can for them they are the top priority,” he said. “I’ve received many calls and messages of support from the community and they will chose the best candidate to elect. “I hope with my experience I can be a good candidate and do good for the area.”
More than 500 people attended a State Memorial Service for Jane Garrett. Musician and childhood friend Tim Rogers then performed an original song to honour Ms Garrett. A final tribute was shared by Ms Garrett’s
friend and former colleague Luba Grigorovitch, reflecting on her passion and wisdom. The service concluded with a photo montage of moments from Ms Garrett’s life.
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Honesty from the outset TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH Does integrity matter in the workplace and if so, what exactly is meant by integrity? There are many definitions of the word. According to the Oxford English dictionary, it is “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles” and while this makes sense, I also like the definition according to Landmark: “Integrity is being your word”. This is a bit like the rather old-fashioned saying that ‘your word is your bond’ and it is a pity that, at the risk of sounding old-fashioned myself, this does not seem to matter so much anymore. Here’s an example of what I mean: How often have you called someone’s mobile and the voice message says something along the lines of “please leave me a message and I will call you back as soon as possible”. Does this typically happen? It depends, of course, upon the person being called and it may be that this person does not really want to talk to the caller, but so often expectations are misaligned which can inevitably lead to disappointment. Whilst this may be irritating in day-to-day life, in business it can have potentially dire consequences. In today’s world where customer expectations of quality are pretty much a given and where there is always going to be at least one supplier who claims ‘lowest price’, companies need to differentiate themselves on values-related aspects such as responsiveness, customer service and reliability (i.e. delivering what
Integrity is important to have when running a business. they said they would when they promised to deliver it). The latter value has much to do with integrity. Customers will be prepared to pay more if a guaranteed level of quality and service can be provided, which is why consistency in your word is key to retaining customers in business. So, if you are struggling to be reliable in meeting your commitments, what can be done to improve the situation?
Well first off, the key is to be extremely careful about the things you commit to right from the outset. Being conscious that ‘your word is your bond’ and that a failure to deliver can reflect on you and your character might make us think twice before we commit. In fact, saying “No” is not a bad thing - it forms the basis for a negotiated solution that is mutually satisfactory.
Too often in business, ‘commitments’ are made with the intent of keeping the customer happy but while there may be a brief level of customer satisfaction as a result of your agreeing to their request, if you fail to deliver then they will likely hate you with a passion since when the commitment was made, there was still time to explore alternative options. Whilst unlikely to be warmly embraced, saying “No” will enable a customer’s respect for your honesty and may indeed lead to a solution that can work for both. In short, don’t make a commitment unless you have every intention of delivering on it. Another (probably common) reason we may fail to deliver is that we simply forget what we had committed to. For this reason, it is important to write down any commitments you make and when they are due. Despite our best intentions, it is always possible the unexpected occurs and means the original commitment can no longer be met. In such situations, it is vital the person you committed to is advised as early as possible and the associated reason provided. Early notice will provide choices about how to address the situation whereas telling someone at the last possible minute provides no such opportunity and will destroy trust. Finally, the process starts with you. If you make commitments to yourself such as losing weight, giving up cigarettes, drinking less wine (heaven forbid!) etc, how seriously do you take these? If the tendency is to excuse yourself for non-achievement, chances are that you may do this with others. So, start with yourself. When you make a commitment, be specific about it and consider engaging an ‘accountability partner’ to hold you accountable. Not easy, but a great habit to get into. Ian Ash is the managing director of OrgMent Business Solutions.
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Casey libraries to benefit from government funding The State Government is investing more than $2 million in the City of Casey’s public libraries through the Public Libraries Funding Program. The Public Libraries Funding Program provides annual funding for public libraries across Victoria so they can provide valuable library services. This funding will expand library collections, boost online services, and provide library and outreach programs. Libraries across Casey have demonstrated innovation and dedication to communities by continuing to foster programs and initiatives to keep people connected to resources and each other. Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas said libraries offer something for everyone. “City of Casey has received one of the largest libraries funding allocations in the state, which will deliver high-quality resources including improved access to digital technology, literary support services, event 16 STAR NEWS
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spaces and workstations,” Mr Maas said. “Our libraries are still hubs of information whether for in-depth studies or just accessing a magazine or entertaining work of fiction. The State Government recognises these facilities as important community resources. “I’m looking forward to seeing the continued benefits of the Public Library Funding Program for the many families and children in Narre Warren South.” The Public Libraries Funding Program has been allocated $48.1 million in funding for the 2022-2023 financial year. Local libraries are much-loved community facilities in Victoria. Across the state, more than two million library members borrow more than 31 million items from libraries every year. For information on the Public Libraries Funding Program, visit localgovernment. vic.gov.au
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Berwick News seeks to clarify the City of Casey will continue to hold meetings inperson, and only enact a virtual setting in limited circumstances, following an article in last week’s newspaper on the issue, titled “Virtual meetings continue”. New Governance rules will give councils including the City of Casey provisions to conduct council meetings in both virtual (online only) and hybrid (streamed online and in-person) settings. In 2020, under the Victorian Government’s Covid-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020, mechanisms were introduced to allow councils to conduct virtual meetings in order to ensure the continuance of local government decision-making during the pandemic.
The adoption of the new rules, which come into effect on Friday 2 September, allow for virtual representation of panel members, in what administrator Cameron Boardman described as a “common sense approach” to local governance. “This is not just an initiative that has been associated with the recent changes to meeting procedures across all aspects of government as a consequence of the pandemic but it is a process which brings meeting procedures of this council and other municipalities into a very common set of practices,” Mr Boardman said. The City of Casey’s position is that meetings will continue to be held in-person and to only enact a virtual setting in limited circumstances.
Renewal works coming soon The City of Casey has announced renewal works to the Endeavour Hills Library are scheduled to kick off later this month. At a cost of just under $114,000, the renewal works will modernise the service desk and self-check station to allow for an accessible entrance, new dedicated meeting room and re-purposed floor space. City of Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson said the council was delighted the Endeavour Hills Library renewal works were now scheduled and would begin so soon. “Libraries offer inspiration, connection and opportunity to community members, no matter their interest or stage of life, and we’re so proud to be able to continue to invest in them for our current and future communities,” said Mr Patterson. “Council is appreciative of the State Government’s $54,000 contribution through
the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program Grant.” City of Casey is contributing $59,536 to the project through its Capital Works Program. Casey Cardinia Libraries Chief executive Beth Luppino said CCL was excited to see the plans coming to fruition. “The Endeavour Hills library is loved by the local community and deserving of this investment,” Ms Luppino said. “The improvements have been planned in direct response to the needs of our members.” While the construction works are being undertaken from 19 September 2022 until their expected completion in mid-October 2022, visitors will be able to access library services next-door at the Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre, the council said. For more information about the project, please contact the City of Casey’s Active Communities Team on 9705 5200. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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Dads rule at the school Dads, granddads, uncles and special role models were all welcome at Devon Meadows Primary School on Thursday 1 September to celebrate Father’s Day. The morning started with egg and bacon rolls and juice, tea or coffee (cooked and served by staff) before the school day. Many of the special guests then ventured out onto the oval and open spaces to kick a ball or join in on an activity with the students. There were a lot of smiles and laughs so everyone really enjoyed the morning, principal Kristy Miller said. “It is great that as a school we can once again (after Covid-19) provide opportunities for these special moments to happen and be a part of them – such an important time in all our lives and as a school community,” Ms Miller said.
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WHAT’S ON Narre Warren & District Family History Group
Berwick Orchid Club Spring Show
The guest speaker at the general meeting of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group on Saturday 17 September 2022 is Heather Arnold, president of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society, and she is an enthusiastic postcard collector. Postcards are a snapshot of the past and hold the memories of places and people, they’re also a valuable resource for family and local history. Visitors are welcome, the talk will commence at 2 pm L’Arte Central Social Enterprise Cafe Training Room 1/65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne. To attend in person or via Zoom, book with Eileen secretary@nwfhg.org.au phone 0439 720 557.
An outstanding display of orchids brought to you by the Berwick Orchid Club and its members. Including growing information and demonstrations. Entry Fee: $5 - Concession $3 Saturday 24 September and Sunday 25 September 9am - 4pm at the Berwick Senior Citizens Club. 112-116 High Street, Berwick.
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Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Open Day We invite you to come along to our Open Day where you will have a chance to see our beautiful centre, see our rooms, meet our wonderful educators and find out more about our 3 year old Play & Grow and Bush Adventure sessions and also our Childcare. Saturday 10 September from 10am-12pm at 112 High Street, Berwick.
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Bush Walk at Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve Register now to attend the free bush walk through Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve happening from 2pm on Saturday 10 September, meeting at Beaconsfield Cricket Club carpark, 23-25 Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd, Beaconsfield. The bushwalk will be hosted by Cardinia Shire’s Environment and Heritage team in partnership with the Friends of Cardinia Creek. Participants will learn more about our local plants and animals and how they can upload photos to iNaturalist during biodiversity month. Remember to wear appropriate footwear, clothing and bring a smart phone. Registration to attend is essential. Go to trybooking.com/CCGAZ
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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 provided. 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 six-week 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).
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Berwick Antique & Collectables Fair A grand favourite event for antique and collectable enthusiast, this annual fair is not to be missed. With valuations by David Freeman, entertainment and a lovely cafe…. Be sure to join us! Sunday 9 October 9am - 4pm at Berwick Leisure Centre YMCA. 79 Manuka Road, Berwick
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Skin cancer check Is your skin ready for summer? Did you know Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world? In fact, around half a million skin cancers are treated every year nationwide. The sun’s UV radiation is the leading cause of skin cancer. We require sun protection when UV levels reach 3 or above, which is generally all year round in Queensland, even on cool or cloudy days. At this level, just 10 minutes of unprotected sun exposure is enough to cause cell damage which leads to skin ageing, pigmentation and skin cancer. “It just takes small amounts of sun – being outside for a few minutes, driving your car, hanging out washing,” says Dr Zarli Kyaw at the Berwick and Officer Skin Cancer Centres. Dr Kyaw says it is ideal to get a skin cancer check before the start of summer. “It is often easier for us to find suspicious lesions without the disguise of your summer tan.” He says annual skin checks are important for early detection and can produce potentially life-saving results, especially for people at high risk, which includes those aged over 55, people with light hair or a fair complexion, those with a family or personal skin cancer history, people who work outdoors, and anyone who has been severely sunburnt or used a tanning bed.
With Women’s Health Week for 2022 happening from 5-11 September it’s just a reminder to have your skin cancer checked before summer. This week is dedicated to the health of all women and girls. For these people, experts recommend total body photography to detect skin cancer at its earliest stage. “With something as life-threatening as skin cancer, the earlier we detect it, the higher the chances of successful treatment,”
says Dr Kyaw. Get your comprehensive skin cancer check before summer at Berwick Skin Cancer Centre (call 9769 3358) or Officer Skin Cancer Centre (call 5940 5006), or visit skincancercentres. com.au/vic
Early detection, treatment is essential Icarus Skin Cancer Clinic’s highly skilled skin cancer doctor, Dr Bruce Lim, has a comprehensive understanding of skin cancer and treatment, acquired from years of additional study beyond a medical degree. His experience gives you confidence that he will accurately diagnose and treat skin concerns in a safe medical environment. His breadth of knowledge and treatment of patients, and expertise ensure the highest standards of professionalism and safety. Bruce has undertaken significant further training in the field of skin cancer medicine and is accredited by the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. He has developed skills in skin cancer surgery including facial surgery, skin flaps (including nose, ears and lower leg repairs) and skin grafting. He is also passionate about promoting sun awareness and skin cancer prevention with his patients. Technology Using dermatology software powered by artificial intelligence (AI), we can capture high quality digital images of your skin and record exact detail for future comparison monitoring suspicious lesions for any changes, resulting in earlier diagnoses so you can avoid unnecessary procedures. Need a skin check? Anyone with chang-
Dr Bruce Lim. ing spots, or spots that look very different to others on their body, should have them assessed by an accredited skin cancer doctor as soon as possible. Even if you are unsure if your spots have changed, it’s worth having a doctor check your skin to ensure nothing is amiss. If you have a history of sunburn, multiple spots, previous skin cancer, or a family history of melanoma, you are at risk of skin cancer. The same is true if your family has light-coloured skin, even if you yourself have darker skin. Remember that the damage may have been done when you were young, so
just because you don’t get sunburnt any more doesn’t mean you’re safe from skin cancer. Early detection and treatment is essential Melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australia, and more people are being diagnosed with skin cancer every year. The good news is that, if detected early, there is approximately a 99 per cent chance of survival as the melanoma can be confined to the skin. Delayed diagnosis, however, may result in the melanoma spreading to other parts of the body. Once this occurs, it becomes a highly aggressive cancer which makes it difficult to treat. Unfortunately, melanomas don’t present symptoms so the only way to find them is to examine your skin. A full-body skin check by an accredited skin cancer doctor is the best aid in early diagnosis. To make an appointment call 59 252 000 or book online – HotDoc/DrBruceLim Icarus Skin Cancer Clinic Phone: 59 252 000 Address: Suite 4, Ground Floor, Hollander House, 352 Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup VIC 3981 Email: reception@icarusskincancerclinic. com.au Website: icarusskincancerclinic.com.au
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Support for new mothers Of all the changes a woman can face after giving birth, for Elicia O’Reilly, unexpected incontinence was the most challenging. After giving birth to a large overdue baby, Elicia was shocked when this happened to her and felt completely unprepared. It wasn’t until a physiotherapist gave her a brochure titled “One in three women who have ever had a baby wet themselves,” that she realised just how common it was, but wondered why it wasn’t something women or health professionals openly discussed. In Australia, 80 percent of all people affected by urinary incontinence are women though commonly thought to be an older woman’s issue. In fact, the demographic most affected by incontinence are women aged between 30 – 49 years. Elicia O’Reilly felt there were too many barriers to finding and accessing the right information and questioned why postpartum incontinence receives little attention and, even worse, is often normalised in healthcare settings. The Continence Foundation of Australia’s CEO, Rowan Cockerell, says incontinence is never normal. “It might be common, but it’s never normal. Nor should it be considered a natural part of aging or having a baby, because it isn’t,” she says. “We know that incontinence invariably worsens over time if ignored, and can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, with both men and women, at any age, at a higher risk of depression,” says Ms Cockerell. In fact, urinary incontinence doubles the risk of postnatal depression. Elicia says greater awareness and discussion around postnatal depression has helped to publicly raise the profile of a topic that was, until relatively recently, not widely talked about. “I’d like to see the same level of awareness around birth injury and trauma, so that women are provided with prior knowledge of the risk factors and likelihood of it happening, as well as how to deal with it,” says Elicia. “Women need to know where they can seek help and support and know that they are not alone.” Elicia found working with pelvic floor physiotherapists helped to fill in gaps in her knowledge and understanding and showed her the longer-term management of postpartum recovery. All women should make pelvic floor muscle training part of their daily life. Don’t wait till you’ve had a baby. Even women with very weak pelvic floor muscles can be helped by pelvic floor muscle training. Visit the Pelvic Floor First website for resources for pregnancy and general information on pelvic floor health and safely exercising. Go to https://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/. Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 between 8am and 8pm (AEST), Monday to Friday, to speak confidentially to a Nurse Continence Specialist for advice, information, and referral to your local services.
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Gifts for everyone By Jamie Salter With more than 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Lazy Frog gift shop owner Jackie Farrington is making it her mission to find individual gifts for the people of Pakenham and surrounds. The well-known and long-running business boasts friendly customer service and showcases the latest products in ladies fashion, men’s watches and homewares, including brands Palm Beach, Ecoya, Lively Living, Al.ive, Wheatbags Love, Purebaby, Cracked Soda, Toshi, Jag and Ania Haie. Ms Farrington is bringing her expertise
to Pakenham after running Wonthaggi’s Sea Breeze Screens for 18 years and Vie a la Maison Homewares and Gifts for six years. She said her greatest achievement was taking over Lazy Frog Gifts on Monday 15 August and that a lot of exciting things were coming to the store. “I’m a little bit petrified and a little bit excited - there’s a lot to learn but all my kids have grown up and left the nest and this was a great opportunity for me,” she said. “Afterpay will be coming soon and we’re keeping our reward card program along with our friendly staff.”
She said she loved to find Aussie-made products and support smaller companies. “I try to find a mix of high-end and affordable products covering a wide variety of ages and demographics,” she said. With December approaching, it’s never too early to start checking off Christmas wishlists. “We’re getting the store restocked and putting in some new suppliers that have a niche and stories attached to them, rather than a mass-produced product.” Lazy Frog Gifts is at 109 Main Street, Pakenham and is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 3pm Saturday.
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danger associated with home repair jobs, some homeowners may try to fix it themselves or delay the repair; however, according to licensed tradies, this could be costing them additional thousands. This is alongside some jobs that homeowners should never attempt, such as electrical work and most plumbing, in addition to dangerous jobs like
climbing ladders onto roofs. In fact, Aussie tradies say that half (48 per cent) of customers underestimate the complexity of a job, and 10-20 per cent of their repair jobs could have been avoided if the customer had called in an expert sooner, instead of trying to fix it themselves. Stuart Tucker, hipages chief customer officer, is urging homeowners not to delay repairs: “Homeowner repairs never stop, but every year we see a spike during spring for renovation and repair jobs. During times of high demand it can be tempting to opt for the quickest or cheapest help. However, this can create additional problems and wind up costly than if a qualified tradie had been sought in the first instance. “Working with a licensed and trusted tradie is important year-round, and some-
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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.
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Explore our hidden gems SPRING INTO WEST GIPPSLAND THIS SPRING! It’s time to throw off the winter shackles and escape to the flourishing pocket of West Gippsland during Spring. Consisting of four charming railway townships - Nar Nar Goon, Tynong, Garfield and Bunyip - the West Gippsland region offers travellers the perfect Spring day trip destination to explore and indulge in a taste of country hospitality. With so many hidden gems to be discovered, the growing region of West Gippsland railway townships offers an abundance of food, dining, natural wonders, and entertainment experiences for visitors to enjoy and indulge in throughout the warmer Spring months. Whether popping into Sherwood Park Orchard Bakery Cafe for that much-needed coffee on the way into the region or sampling the wealth of local seasonal Gippsland, produce direct from Country Style Meats. Or visit Lulu’s Lolly Shop for some delicious old-school treats or enjoy delicious scones from Lady Lavender Tea Rooms - West Gippsland’s country hospitality awaits you this Spring. Must see and do: Strawberry and Cherry Picking at Sherwood Park Orchard As the weather gets warmer, Sherwood Park Orchard Bakery Cafe will be opening its fruit orchards for visitors to pick their strawberries in October and cherries in November. Keep an eye out for specific picking dates at @SherwoodParkOrchard. Tribute Shows at the Garfield Picture Theatre Originally a movie theatre in the 1920s, the now newly renovated Garfield Picture Theatre hosts a live music tribute show each month and other entertainment throughout the year, including the upcoming Get Rhythm - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show on Satur-
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Lulu’s Lolly Shop. day, 10 September, 2022. Visit @garfieldpicturetheatre for more info. Comedy Nights at The Garfield Hotel Local pub favourite - The Garfield Hotel frequently hosts comedy nights throughout the year, and the Spring season is no different. Keep an eye out for upcoming comedy events at @Thehotelgarfield. Live Music at Cannibal Creek Winery Enjoy live music with picturesque views at
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One for the history books By Jamie Salter A Berwick farmhouse tracing its roots back to 1854 is on the market for an expected $4 million to $4.4 million. At 31 Quarry Hills Drive, the homestead is the oldest property in Berwick, covering a sprawling 1.16 acres. The home features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a four-car garage as well as views towards Westernport Bay. Bonus elements to the house include an inground solar-heated pool, a cool store for wine and a fully automated English-style conservatory for entertaining. The property still possesses a decommissioned WWII bunker, a fully functioning well and an original black crayon impression of the Wilson family adorning the dining room wall. The artwork dates back to 1963 and was drawn by famous Australian artist Russell Drysdale. Current home owners David and Diana Nutter said they hoped the new owners would be attune to the historical and heritage nature of the building. “We’re getting on and were finding the property is a bit too big for us to manage,” they said. “We’re disappointed to have to leave because it’s a unique property, including the Drysdale artwork embedded into the wall, the history and the ambience of the property, but it’s time for a change.” The couple have made many upgrades to the home over the past 32 years. “It’s paid off in making the house more liveable - it’s up to date with the 21st-century so we hope it will be lived in comfortably,” Mr Nutter said. “We feel like custodians of the property because of its history and we’ve melded modern
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technology with the heritage of the old fittings.” Mr Nutter ran the David Nutter Ford car dealership for 27 years before retiring in 2013. He was heavily involved in the Berwick community and has been a Rotary Club member for 30 years. With a strong fondness for the area, the pair will now be moving into an apartment in Berwick. Peake Real Estate director Kristen Turner
“Some of the most beautiful pine trees and palm trees on the property are stunning, which the original pioneers brought in from their travels. “We’re looking for the new custodians of the property who are going to love the home. “It’s totally incomparable to anything else in Berwick and the history around it is magnificent, with only four owners in its lifetime.” EOI close on Friday 16 September at 5pm.
said they were currently accepting expressions of interest. “We’ve had quite a few groups of local Berwick families that have come through because they do appreciate the history of Berwick, and this property is oozing history,” she said. “This was the first home built in Berwick and if the artwork on the wall was movable, it would actually be worth more than the house,” Ms Turner said.
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Ticking off the first of two By Tyler Lewis Grand final appearance: tick. In his pre-game address, Narre Warren coach Shane Dwyer pointed to two unmarked boxes on the whiteboard. The first: booking a spot in the Outer East Premier Division grand final. And the second: winning it. It didn’t come easy, but the Pies ticked the first box in Sunday’s second semi-final, overcoming a plucky Wandin outfit 15.14 (104) to 10.9 (69). In his pre-game, Dogs coach Nick Adam asked his boys to channel the same relentless pressure and energy the Sydney Swans brought to the MCG on Friday night. And his group delivered exactly that in the opening half, becoming just the second side to lead Narre Warren at the main break this season. But things changed in the third term, and it wasn’t just Trent Cody ditching the new Nike’s for the trusty old ones… it was a different Pies side – an aggressively inspired one – led by Tom Toner, who had made his way from half back to deep forward. It was Matt Suckling who took back the lead for Narre Warren, before Toner injected himself into the contest. He hit a thick pack at a break-neck speed and gathered the Sherrin before it had even touched a blade of grass on his way to an open goal, before his second came from the paint of the arc – sending the Pies almost four goals adrift. Jarrod Smith’s third and Jake Richardson’s first capped off a comprehensive third term that grossed six unanswered majors for the Maggies. Each side added three goals in the final stanza to see out the match that saw Narre Warren book its fourth successive grand final appearance. “We made a couple of moves and they seemed to work alright, they (his group) lifted their intensity,” Pies coach Shane Dwyer said of the third quarter. “We started using the footy a bit better, it dropped away in the last quarter, but in the third, (Jake) Richardson had a super quarter. “They actually played to instruction and it started working for us, it’s the stuff that has worked for us most of the year. “It shouldn’t be any different to them, but it just clicked… we felt they (Wandin) were going as good as they could go, but we had another level to go to. “He (Toner) played forward for us last year, we’ve only moved him back this year and he’s had a super year. “It’s just handy knowing he can go both ends; we know he’s quick, he brings pressure, it just gives a totally different look. “We were a bit quicker down there today
‘Boys, welcome Smithy back.. I am very happy to have him back in my forward-line,’ Shane Dwyer said pre-game... and it’s no wonder why! 297197 Pictures: ROB CAREW then we have been, but it worked for us.” There has been an expectation on the Pies this year, after such a prepotent home and away season. But Dwyer feels there is less pressure on his side to succeed after their mid-season hiccup. “You know the other team is going to come for you when you have had a pretty dominant year,” he said. “But it probably would’ve been a lot more pressure if we hadn’t lost that game to Woori (Yallock). “We didn’t feel that pressure, we just felt if we turned up to play as well as we can play, we think we will be okay. “We didn’t do that in the first half, but credit to them (Wandin), they had a real red-hot crack.” Jake Richardson, the player Dwyer judged best afield, felt the momentum shift on-field when the midfielders started to regain ascendancy. “Probably after we kicked those first couple of goals,” he revealed. “We got the first centre clearance and it would’ve been nice if I kicked that goal straight away, but I unfortunately missed it. “We won that first centre clearance, then the second one and the third one, it felt like after that we had a lot of momentum. “It sort of stalled a bit when the goal umpire
fainted or whatever happened down there, I felt as though the momentum stopped a little bit. “But after that we got another goal pretty quickly and we were all back up and running.” The Pies delivered and in-your-face brand of footy in the third term, flexing their muscles over the ball. While the physicality shift appeared to have inspired the Maggies, Richardson believes it was coincidental, and the reserves player’s cheering on behind the sticks was what inspired him. “I think the other thing that helped was that we got a couple of goals and all the twos boys were behind the goals getting up and about,” he said. “For me it really helps spur me on and I am sure the rest of the boys hearing them get up and about, helps them lift the rest of the team. “In the first half they were probably all having showers and whatnot, they weren’t out there yet, but in the second half they were a lot more vocal which carried right across the ground.” Wandin coach Nick Adam was pleased with his group’s output in the first half, but was saddened that they weren’t able to sustain it for the full four quarters. “Some of the best footy we had played all year was in the first half,” he said.
The question looms: is this the last time Woori Yallock sing the song this season? 297198 “But we probably didn’t take full advantage of winning the territory battle in the first half. “Narre Warren are a great team that hurt us on the scoreboard when they had momentum in the third quarter.“ Wandin will play Woori Yallock in the preliminary final on Sunday, after the Tigers defeated Olinda Ferny Creek 19.9 (123) to 10.15 (75). The Tigers stormed out of the blocks in the opening half, piling on 12 goals to two heading into the main break. The Bloods won the second-half by a straight kick, but the horse had long bolted. Wandin and Woori Yallock’s rich finals history will gain another chapter this Sunday at Healesville with a place in the grand final at stake.
Classy Power and Stingrays march through to Prelims By Jonty Ralphsmith Gippsland and Dandenong are both through to the preliminary finals of the NAB League after contrasting wins on the weekend. The Power withheld a plucky Northern Knights outfit to win by 10 points and book a date with Sandringham on the weekend with the winner going through to the grand final. Having beaten the Knights by 100 points just five weeks ago, the tale of the script was much different with the Knights leading for the majority of the first half. With top-line talent Bailey Humphrey, Jonti Schuback, Coby Burgiel and Jacob Konstanty all contributing, Gippsland started shifting the momentum midway through the second quarter. Humphrey (26 disposals) continued to rise his draft stocks with a dominant display in the midfield, Konstanty brought his usual pressure and skillset inside 50 and Schuback, playing on the wing, was part of some imberwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
pressive attacking chains. After halftime, Gippsland threatened to kick away several times in the second half but could not land the killer blow. With four points in it, it was tense until the last minute. The Knights had two opportunities to rebound out of defensive 50 in the dying stages, though Gippsland’s pressure resisted both forays and prevented them from having a good look. 2023 prospect Zane Duursma then converted a set shot after the siren to extend the margin. “We felt like our accountability was good and when we had the opportunity to get it in our hands and keep it in our hands we did a good job of that,” Power coach Rhett McLennan said. McLennan is looking forward to the challenge of a star-studded Sandringham lineup which contains four likely first round draft prospects.
The Power have a couple of things in their favour, with Mitch Moschetti likely to return having played seven of Carlton VFL’s last eight games. The game being played at a small ETU Stadium in Port Melbourne is also beneficial for McLennan’s men. “If we play our brand, which is more physical and two way than theirs, we hope we will be good enough but we’ll just wait and see. “We play our best footy when we transition from defence very quickly – if we do that hopefully their options aren’t as prolific and they find it hard and they have to hesitate to find better options. “Then they have to look at how they get around us which is where we want the game played.” Dandenong’s victory over Western, meanwhile, was set up in the first quarter. Nick Cox’s men led from siren to siren, and were the dominant side with 62 more disposals and three more tackles.
The Jets could not get anything going in the first quarter as Dandenong dominated territory and kicked four goals. The Rays skipped out to a 42 point lead late in the second quarter before their opponents kicked their first goal. A second goal to Western on the halftime siren looked like it could generate spark, but an 11-goals-to-four second half put paid to any optimism of a comeback. Playing just his second match of the season, Luke Bailey amassed 33 disposals, and fellow midfielders Jaxon Binns (20), Cooper Simpson (20), Nick Collier (17) and Mitch Sybkowski (16) all had their moments. Up forward, Harrison Jones is beginning to spark AFL interest as he continued his strong end to the NAB League season, with his third bag of five in four games. Dandenong’s win came in the absence of likely first round pick Henry Hustwaite due to a rolled ankle, but he is expected to face Tasmania. Thursday, 8 September, 2022
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Dwyer and Bell propel Pies By Tyler Lewis A book-end inspired force from Narre Warren has steered the Magpies through to the Outer East Premier Division grand final. Gabrielle Dwyer (GK) and Erin Bell (GS) have peeled off stunning performances on the competitions second biggest stage on Sunday to secure a 50 to 45 win over Olinda Ferny Creek. Dwyer spent a fair chunk of her afternoon playing on dangerous Blood’s goal-shooter Hayley Howard, who has proved an unstoppable outlet for many opponents in her 597goal season. Erin Bell, meanwhile, led the way at the offensive end, scoring 29 of the Magpies 36 goals to three-quarter time. The final period opened up, with the Pies ultimately holding on to record their third win over Olinda Ferny Creek this season. Olinda Ferny Creek will play Wandin this weekend, after the fifth-seeded Bulldogs sent ROC packing in straight sets. Wandin once again expressed its scoring strengths in the 60 to 43 triumph – it comes after the Doggies put 57 goals on Monbulk in the previous week. The Bloods and the Dogs go in with a onewin and one-loss record against each other this year, the most recent being a nail-biting 43 to 40 win for Olinda Ferny Creek. The preliminary final will be played at Healesville and will commence at 2:30PM; the winner will play Narre Warren in the grand final. In Division One, Berwick and Seville will play off for a place in the grand final in this
There are few goal-keepers that can contain Erin Bell. 297196 Saturday’s second semi-final. The Division One top four has been settled for some time, with Emerald (third) and Yarra Glen (fourth) rounding out the contenders. The Bombers will play the Bulls in a do-ordie first semi-final, with the winner boosting
to the preliminary final. Berwick and Seville played only a fortnight ago, with the Blues overcoming the Wickers 44 to 38. The Bombers and Bulls last met back in July, where the Bombers collected the points
Pictures: ROB CAREW in a tight 39 to 37 contest. In the final round of the home and away season, Emerald torpedoed Belgrave 73 to 47, Berwick Springs out-played Gembrook Cockatoo 38 to 33, Berwick defeated Yarra Glen 49 to 12 and Seville had the bye.
Sense of relief as Casey Cannons qualify for grand final By Jonty Ralphsmith It has been an up, then down, and now up again year for the Casey Cannons men’s hockey side. After winning nine of its first 10 matches – with the other result being a draw – the Cannons finished the season with a whimper, giving up top-spot on the ladder. Importantly, though, Samantha Dobrich’s men gave themselves a platform in the final round of the home and away season, winning 3-0 over Monash. Then in the first final, they beat top-placed Mornington 4-2 to stamp their premiership credentials. “It was a bit of a sense of relief around the group,” Dobrich said of the win. Casey got out to a 3-0 lead as it dominated play in the first half, before having to withstand a last-quarter charge from Mornington, which got within a goal before Casey pulled away. A grand final appearance is an outstand30 STAR NEWS
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ing result for the Cannons, competing in Vic League 1 (VL1) for the first time with this squad, having received a promotion from VL2 last season. The promotion allowed a sense of freedom and calm: the newness brought with it a lack of expectation, which the team thrived on. Having league leading goal scorer Bryan Young in attack also gave the squad confidence to play free-flowing hockey and back themselves. “We’ve always been able to play attacking hockey and have a decent structure put in place so when we’re defending, we can lull the other team in to turning the ball over and us counterattacking,” Dobrich said. It was when the wins started racking up and Casey became the hunted team, and envy of the competition, that the season begun disintegrating as fundamentals came unstuck. They went from having no pressure to feeling all of the pressure.
In a seven-game stretch late in the season, they recorded four losses and a draw, having conceded just 12 goals in its first 10 games up to that point. “On the field we have a lot of really good hockey minds out there, I think it was just learning how to settle ourselves, how to calm ourselves down and recognise points of play during a game,” said Dobrich of the mindset shift the team undertook. “We really focused on winning moments rather than winning matches and concentrating on particular points in a game - when to attack, when to stay defensive and play calm, structured hockey. “We started to pull that together in the win against Mornington and winning moments was the way we were able to win that game. “We didn’t know the teams we were coming up against so we went in with an open mind and played hockey, and then getting to halfway through the season and being undefeated, you get to the second half and there is a sense of accomplishment: we beat them
last time, we’ll beat them again. “There was a lot of work being done on recognising that is not the case and you still have to prepare to every game – we’re not undefeatable.” With a steady lineup, there is optimism ahead of the grand final on Sunday at the State Hockey Centre at 4pm. Tristan Chaffey’s experience in premier league, and the continuity of Matthew Light, Craig Moore David Noney and Cam Ritchie, and the improving Nick McPhee will all be crucial. “You can really see the guys that have played around the club for a long time, they can read each other on the field and off the field everyone is very close. “I am expecting really good structured hockey,” Dobrich said. “We have superstars but everyone is very similar, there are no real weak points so across the board, we will go out and play as a team, which is what we demonstrated against Mornington.” berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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Stable Start intake By David Nagel It’s a little-known fact from outside the thoroughbred racing industry that the Cranbourne Turf Club (CTC) is host to the largest horse-training centre in the southern hemisphere. And now the CTC, in conjunction with Racing Victoria, is opening its doors and providing those interested in a career in the racing game with an important first step on the journey. Via it’s ‘Stable Start’ program, Racing Victoria is working closely with the CTC – and the Cranbourne Racing Education Centre - to
identify and train people that are interested in learning the skills that will see them shine as a stablehand. Not only will participants get to engage with the beautiful animals, but will also learn from some of the most experienced and successful horse trainers in Australia. The ‘Stable Start’ program is a FREE program that provides training and work placements to participants. CTC CEO Neil Bainbridge said the club was excited to see the program up and running after accepting the first intake of participants last week.
“The Cranbourne Turf Club is delighted to welcome the first students to the Cranbourne Racing Education Centre,” Bainbridge said. “The Cranbourne Racing Education Centre has been established in conjunction with Racing Victoria to provide education and pathways for those interested in working in the thoroughbred industry.” The next intake will take place in the first week of the school holidays, beginning Monday 19 September. People interested in working in thoroughbred racing are encouraged to contact the Cranbourne Turf Club for more details.
Grand final tennis just around the corner The action is warming up in the Berwick and District Tennis Association (BDTA) with teams tuning up for some epic grand final action this weekend. In representative tennis, the under-14 boys had a big win in Tennis Victoria’s Association Junior League (AJL). Here’s a recap of the weekend action. SATURDAY Osborne Shield Harkaway Red 3 6:36 v Upper Beaconsfield 0 0:12, Cranbourne 0 1:17 v Beaconsfield 1 2:18, Narre Warren 0 0:10 v Harkaway Black 3 6:36. Rubbers 1 Pakenham 1 3:31 v Berwick White 2 4:31, Berwick Blue 3 6:36 v Cranbourne 0 0:11, Beaconsfield 2 4:34 v Officer 1 3:26. Rubbers 2 Narre Warren North Red 1 3:41 v Beaconsfield Gold 2 5:44, Beaconsfield Blue 2 4:30 v Officer 1 2:22, Cranbourne 1 2:15 v Narre Warren North Black 2 4:30. Rubbers 3 Beaconsfield 3 6:36 v Sandhurst 0 0:7, Officer 2 4:27 v Pakenham 1 2:23, Cranbourne – Bye. Rubbers 4 Harkaway 3 6:36 v Beaconsfield 0 0:7, Cranbourne 0 0:19 v Officer 3 6:37, Narre Warren North 1 4:44 v Fountain Gate 2 4:41. Rubbers 5 Officer 3 6:36 v Pakenham 0 0:5, Beaconsfield 0 0:7 v Berwick Blue 3 6:36, Berwick White 3 6:36 v Harkaway 0 0:7. SEMI FINALS Section 1 Singles/Doubles Sandhurst 8:49 v Narre Warren Gold 0:16, berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Jess cracks a forehand during Saturday morning action in the BDTA. 293980 Picture: ROB CAREW Cranbourne Gold 5:35 v Berwick White 3:32. Section 2 Singles/Doubles Clyde 5:42 v Beaconsfield Blue 3:35, Upper Beaconsfield 6:40 v Narre Warren 2:22. Section 3 Singles/Doubles Clyde 6:44 v Narre Warren South 2:20, Cranbourne 3:37 v Berwick White 5:41. Section 4 Singles/Doubles Berwick Blue 2:32 v Clyde 6:43, Cranbourne v Officer (To be played) Section 5 Singles/Doubles Upper Beaconsfield 6:40 v Cranbourne 2:26, Narre Warren North 3:28 v Fountain Gate 5:37.
SUNDAY Section 6 Singles/Doubles Pakenham 7:46 v Beaconsfield 1:21, Berwick 4:35 v Clyde 4:34, Cranbourne 5:40 v Narre Warren 3:31. Section 7 Singles/Doubles Officer 6:42 v Berwick 2:25, Bunyip 6:38 v Pakenham 2:21, Cranbourne – Bye. Section 8 Singles/Doubles Narre Warren 3:26 v Berwick 5:38, Beaconsfield 1:21 v Fountain Gate 7:45, Officer – Bye. Section 9 Singles/Doubles Upper Beaconsfield 8:48 v Berwick Blue 0:10, Berwick White 7:44 v Sandhurst 1:14, Cranbourne v Narre Warren (Narre Warren forfeit). Section 10 Singles/Doubles Narre Warren 3:28 v Gloucester 5:41, Berwick 2:28 v Cranbourne 6:41, Clyde 7:48 v Officer 1:22. Section 11 Doubles Upper Beaconsfield 4:33 v Berwick Blue 2:21, Berwick White 3:18 v Narre Warren 3:27, Narre Warren South 1:26 v Officer 5:35. Section 12 Doubles Officer 3:24 v Narre Warren Green 3:25, Narre Warren Gold 6:36 v Fountain Gate 0:10, Cranbourne – Bye. 2022 TENNIS VICTORIA AJL 12B BOYS: BDTA 0 0:14 v Waverley and District 6 10:64. 14C BOYS: BDTA 3 7:56 v Eastern Region 3 3:37. 14B GIRLS: BDTA 2 4:42 v NEJTA 4 6:45. 16C BOYS: BDTA 2 4:35 v NSJTA 4 6:41. 16B GIRLS: BDTA 2 3:47 v Tennis Geelong 4 7:60.
The recently re-branded Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) has set the perfect platform for an exciting 2022/23 season after the successful launch of Female Cricket at Elite Indoor Sports. The CCCA was formerly known as the West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA). More than 30 girls and their parents, as well as two emerging Cricket Victoria talents, combined to participate in an energetic cricket festival to celebrate a program designed to whet the appetite for girls that want to play cricket locally. Cricket Victoria’s South East Area Manager Megan Pauwels created a widerange of cricket skills activities, supported by five local girl’s cricket coaches as well as Victorian cricketers Tess Flintoff and Lucy Cripps. The CCCA, Cricket Victoria, Elite Indoor Sports and the Bendigo Bank combined to ensure the promotion hit the spot. Pauwels is excited by the program, and the turnout. ”It’s a program which will develop a pathway for the girls and hopefully attract many more females to play the game,” she said. “We are hoping to stage a number of Master Blaster Centers, at a variety of locations, to give the girls a chance to learn the game and enjoy the benefits of these activities. “In addition there will be a Social Sixers program for older females to initiate their cricket careers. “Casey Cardinia clubs are growing girl’s cricket and we hope that more clubs will swing along with the idea.” Any girls that want to play cricket can contact their local club and ask the club to form a team. Interested families can contact CCCA President Rob Hansen on 0412 080 592.
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