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Dad’s day By Marcus Uhe A number of events were held across the South East to recognise and celebrate Dads for Father’s Day. Devon Meadows Primary School hosted a Dads’ Breakfast, as bacon and egg rolls prepared fresh on the barbecue by staff members went like hotcakes. Elsewhere, the Narre Warren Girls Brigade hosted a Star Wars-themed nerf gun night. More inside
Colin and his daughter Emily from Devon Meadows Primary School share an egg and bacon roll at a special Father’s Day breakfast. 297063 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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. Continued page 15
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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.
Two people died on roads in the South East this week. 253041 The female driver of the vehicle was not injured and stopped at the scene, police said. Anyone with information, dashcam/CCTV footage on the above incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to crimestoppersvic.com.au
‘Buffer zone’ correction In last week’s Star News, a story was published with the headline “Blindsided by buffer zone”. In the story, the opening paragraph incorrectly stated that the City of Casey had proposed a 500-metre buffer zone as part of the Hampton Park Hill Development Plan. The buffer zone was extended to 500 metres by the Environmental Protection Authority some years ago. Therefore it is an existing buffer zone
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 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.
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.
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.
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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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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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Archibald Prize 2022 finalist, Mostafa Azimitabar KNS088 (self-portrait), coffee and acrylic on canvas, 190.5 x 191.8 cm © the artist, image © AGNSW, Jenni Carter Sitter: Mostafa Azimitabar (self-portrait). 296976
Bunjil welcomes Archibald 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 Government 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.”
Archibald Prize 2022 winner Blak Douglas with his winning portrait Moby Dickens. 296976 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS 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. 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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$2M for Casey’s libraries 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 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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$114K Endeavour Hills Library plan coming to fruition 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.
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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.
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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. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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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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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 sold-out 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 Unschooling in the South East. A captivated audience was treated to vibrant colours, sights and sounds of traditional music, dance and fashion, unique to different student groups’ culture.
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Personal Development Skills teacher at Cranbourne East, Bernadette Simpkin spoke glowingly of her students. “They’ve been doing this for nine weeks and they’ve done an awesome job, and I’m immensely proud of them,” she said “They’ve had their moments, we’ve had to pull a couple of groups in for some mediation to see how they work through their issues, but they’ve done such a great job, and I think now, they finally get to see what it’s all about, and I’m hoping that they’re as proud tonight as what I am.” She said she expects the program to greatly enhance their employment prospects once they graduate. “The way I pitched it to my students was, you will put together a digital portfolio and you’ll have evidence of all these things, so
when an employer says to you next year, can you minute-take, can you work in a group, 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
A load of rubbish: Hard waste concerns From page 1 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 cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
councillor 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.
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 inperson and to only enact a virtual setting in limited circumstances. The proposed rules were exhibited on the Casey Conversations website for four weeks between Monday 22 July and Monday 22 August, where members of the public were invited to provide written submissions in response to the proposed rules. Four submissions were made, which Mr Boardman addressed during the special meeting on Tuesday. “We do acknowledge that feedback has been provided to us,” Mr Boardman said. “Council officers are in the process of detailing responses to that and ensuring that we do meet community expectations in a reasonable, professional and consistent manner.” Officers recommended a further review of governance rules, and a revised draft be considered by council in November 2022, following which a final round of consultation would be undertaken. Administrator Miguel Belmar said conducting meetings by electronic means “absolutely work” and the flexible approach was fundamental to good governance. “It provides for very flexible participation in meetings,” Mr Belmar said. “It ensures that members of council and future councillors are able to arrange their affairs in a way that means they can attend. If by chance they need to make arrangements at short notice, the rules provide that can be done even on the day. “Being able to attend by electronic means should not become the ordinary course and it will always be, from my point-of-view, best to do it in an public setting in the council chambers. “There’s no reason why, going into the future, under appropriate circumstances and with appropriate notice that electronic meetings are not able to occur.” Other topics covered in the Governance Rules include the form and availability of records, the conduct of council meetings, an elected period policy and the procedures for a conflict of interest by a councillor, member of delegated committee or member of council staff when providing information. To view the rules, head to the council’s website and view the agenda for Tuesday 30 August’s Special Council Meeting.
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Sensory kids’ gym 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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Occupational Therapist Nina works with five-year-old Ayan at My Sensory Gym. 297327 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
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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. 18 STAR NEWS
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Zaveer stands for Berwick 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.”
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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 technology with the heritage of the old fittings.” Mr Nutter ran the David Nutter Ford car
David and Diana have upgraded the house over the past 32 years. 297238 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 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. “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.
With no public consultation, a recycling plant at the controversial Lyndhurst toxic waste dump has been approved by the state’s Planning Minister. On 7 July, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Australia was granted a permit to separate packaged food waste on a 3060-square metre portion of the 890 Taylors Road site. Greater Dandenong Council, which was consulted, opposed the project. City planning director Jody Bosman said the council was against further developments which would extend the lifetime of the landfill. “This council has effectively been acting for 20 years for the closure of the (landfill). “Every time the government approves another use, it prolongs the uses on the site. It gives the site more longevity. “We feel this city has done its duty in terms of the amount of fill brought through our municipality to that site.” The Taylors Road landfill, operating since the early 1990s, is one of two hazardous-waste dumps in Victoria. It has a potential to remain open beyond 2046, Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio told Parliament in 2019. According to the State Government, a time limit was imposed on the recycling plant’s permit to “cease on the closure of the landfill”. The plant will have “strict” operating conditions as recommended by the Environment Protection Authority. They include an odour management plan, complaints handling process, environmental management plan, loading and operation times and waste storage. No general public notice was given because “the proposal is unlikely to cause off-site amenity impacts”.
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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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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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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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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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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
Rex name shame Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name.
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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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way
Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”
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Streaming deal hits WNBL By Tyler Lewis A new broadcast deal has hit the WNBL, allowing south east basketball lovers to watch the Southside Flyers for free in 11 of their 16 matches this season. The WNBL has partnered with ESPN and Nine for the next two years, resulting in four of the five regular season games each round being streamed on Nine Now. The ESPN match will be the match of the round and will feature every Wednesday night. This broadcast deal provides basketball fans more opportunity to keep up with Australia’s elite athletes, as eight Australian Opals – including five-time WNBL Champion – Lauren Jackson, are locked in to return to the WNBL for season 2022/23. Basketball Australia Chief Executive Officer Matt Scriven revealed the free to air broadcast is a great reward after two turbulent seasons. “Despite an incredibly challenging 2021-22 WNBL season due to Covid, the league continued to experience growth with more fans watching the game and engaging digitally than ever before, “ he said. “These new partnerships provide an incredible opportunity for fans old and new to really get involved in a more accessible way than ever before. “We’re excited and grateful for the support of ESPN and the Nine Network and look forward to continuing to build this fantastic league with them.” The Southside Flyers will tip off their season on Saturday 5 November with a game at their new home stadium, the State Basketball Centre. SOUTHSIDE FLYERS FIXTURE: ROUND 1: Southside v Adelaide – State Bas-
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Seagulls set for stardom By David Nagel Have the planets perfectly aligned for Tooradin-Dalmore or will Phillip Island’s constellation of stars become a cataclysmic force when the Seagulls and Bulldogs collide in the WGFNC grand final at Garfield on Saturday? Not even a NASA scientist could have planned things any better for Lachie Gillepsie and his Seagulls, who are looking to break a drought that is beginning to feel like it dates back to the start of the solar system…4.6 billion years ago. It’s actually 25 years…but who’s counting! That’s still a long time in football, and the gravity of the situation is not lost on anybody at Seagull-land. Breaking the drought is going to be an astronomical task against a Bulldogs outfit that seem magnetised to the biggest show on earth. They play in grand finals for fun! But to win it this year, and make it three premierships on the trot, the Bulldogs have had to dodge some space junk and particles that have been orbiting the galaxy at the Cowes Recreation Reserve. Injuries to their skipper, and arguably best midfielder, Jaymie Youle, and premium defender Daniel Pearce, both in the latter part of the season, have meant a new formation of stars was required. And last week’s preliminary final win over Warragul Industrials, while one to be savoured, has to be factored in when looking into the horizon. The Seagulls sat back and watched as the Bulldogs played a brutal four-quarters of football, then two periods of extra-time, in one of the most dramatic finishes seen in this part of the universe. Gillespie loved it…to the moon and back… but is wary of the positives and negatives. “It could go either way, they will believe it gives them belief and connection, and provides a real wave of momentum and emotion that they will play off,” he said. “But they’ve also played another really tough game, and that’s tough both physically and mentally. “Obviously we hope it has taken a toll, but the only thing I can control is us and making sure our processes are right and making sure we’re in the best position to go out and perform for four quarters. “If we do that, we’re pretty confident we will acquit ourselves well.” Gillespie says his confidence stems from solid systems and structures, and a healthy list to execute those plans. “I think we’ve got a pretty healthy list, we’ve got our ones and twos in a grand final, which is a fantastic asset to have, having a full squad at training,” he said. “And with the break we’ve had the ability to get our boys right and put time into our game as well.
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“I feel confident that we’ve done everything well off-field to give ourselves the best chance of performing; now we just need to execute.” Phillip Island coach Beau Vernon will step down after the grand final, with this week’s game seeming an added bonus after his Doggies looked dead and buried against the Dusties last week. But up stepped 18-year-old Orlando KaneGillard, with a clinical after-the-siren goal. It’s that emerging talent, and balance across the board, that gives Vernon hope that he could sign off in the best possible fashion. It’s time to pass the baton! “(Brendan) Kimber and Cam (Pedersen) are great players, but they’re in their mid30’s and we shouldn’t be relying on those blokes for us to play our best football,” Vernon said. “They’ve led the ship over the years but we need these young blokes coming through and playing their part. “They’re intimidating figures those two because they’re such good players, and have been such good players, but the younger blokes have realised they really need to step up, and
them to come out and throw absolutely everything at us. “They’ll give everything; they don’t just give away games, particularly big ones like this. “To underestimate them would be a silly thing to do.” Gillespie said winning a premiership, and joining past coaching greats like Billy Morrison, 50 years ago, and Jon Gahan, 25, would mean the world to him, but not as much as his club. “It would be huge, it would be a great honour to be connected in some way with those coaches…it would be an amazing honour,” he said. “But I keep saying it, and I truly mean it, it would be such a great thing for the club more than anything else. “For the players it’s fantastic, but for the whole community at Tooradin, the whole club, it would be more special and that’s where I would probably get most out of it.” You will Lachie Gillespie…you’ll be a premiership coach at 5pm on Saturday after a 32-point triumph!
we need them too for us to be successful. “Everyone contributed today against the Dusties, it was awesome.” Vernon is under no illusion as to the task at hand. “No doubt they’ve been far and away the best team in the league, they haven’t won a flag in 25 years and there’s going to be a lot of pressure on those blokes,” Vernon said. “They really want to win and I’ve been in that position at Leongatha, we’ve been a successful club and haven’t won a flag for a long time, so there’s pressure there. “But no doubt they’re an awesome side and we’ll need everything to go our way. “But we’re there and we give ourselves a chance.” Gillespie heaped praise on this opponent in equal doses. “They very rarely lose games of footy, and they just fight it out every time,” Gillepsie said. “The second semi was tough the whole way through, physical, and Beau’s a fantastic coach that will come with a different look. “He’ll change things up and we fully expect
Turf club providing exciting career pathways in racing 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. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Eagles down but not out By Jonty Ralphsmith Cranbourne will be forced to do it the hard way in 2022, needing to beat a star-studded St Kilda City line-up to get through to the Southern Division 1 grand final. Playing against Cheltenham in the second semi-final on Saturday, Cranbourne was within one point at three-quarter-time, before a five-goal-to-three final quarter gave Cheltenham a 14.14 (98) to 13.6 (84) victory. After both teams felt each other out in the first quarter, Cheltenham kicked six secondquarter goals to lead by 30 points at half time as the game looked like it could descend into one-way traffic. But Cranbourne fought back, led by Marc Holt (six goals), reversing the script in the third quarter. In the final quarter, the Rosellas were ultimately too consistent and won too many little moments. Ultimately, the tale of the entire day was Cranbourne closing in on Cheltenham without being able to sustain pressure – every time the Eagles closed, the Rosellas pulled away. Steve O’Brien’s men will face St Kilda City in the preliminary final after the Saints kicked the last three goals of their clash with St Paul’s McKinnon, punishing the Doggies for inaccuracy to get up by three points. The last time the two sides met, Brendan Fevola – who won’t play Saturday’s game – and Aaron Edwards combined for nine goals and Dane Swan was named best on ground. Cranbourne went down by 32 points but the clash came as Steve O’Brien’s men went through a quiet patch in their season, so he is relatively unphased by that result. Cheltenham, meanwhile, will have a week off before the grand final on Saturday 17 September.
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Gippy and Rays go through 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 impressive 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.
Grand final tennis in BDTA only 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, 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. 30 STAR NEWS
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Jess cracks a forehand during Saturday morning action in the BDTA. 293980 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.
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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
Picture: ROB CAREW 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. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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100-gamer joins Panthers By Tyler Lewis “It’s about time we became relevant.” Devon Meadows’ signing of ex-St Kilda and Melbourne player Dean Kent on Thursday night is just the beginning of coach Ryan Hendy’s mission to put his footy club on the map. Kent, 28, played 63 matches for Melbourne and 37 for St Kilda across his nine-season100-game AFL career. The crafty left-footer puts pen to paper at Glover Reserve after six months of discussions. “We had been talking for a while, he lives in Botanic Ridge and has a few mates at Devon Meadows,” Hendy said. “It was in the pipeline for a good six months, we just wanted to let him finish off, enjoy his last year at St Kilda and as soon as his season finished we were straight onto him… we didn’t want to muck around with it. “Getting Dean is going to be a massive help, last year we lacked on-field leadership. “We nullified the points where think we need to improve on to get that ultimate success next year and we needed to get some leadership into the club, Dean is a perfect fit for that. “We also feel we need a key forward who we will be trying to get pretty hard and another key position player.” Devon Meadows had previously been an
inauspicious club before Hendy signed on as senior coach last summer, regularly failing to make finals, as well as obtaining an inability to secure a big name. But since, the Panthers have added the boom recruits of Brandon White and Nick Battle, had four-time AFL premiership player Luke Hodge play for the club and now have another ex-AFL player in Dean Kent. Hendy puts it down to the domino effect of bringing in good people, while also hinting the Panthers certainly aren’t finished with the signature of Kent. “There are people at the club that have been starving for success for so long,” he said. “You get good people into your club, more good people want to come and follow you. “That’s been the key, we don’t want to get any Joe-blow in, we want good people into the footy club, and we think if we do that it attracts good people to want to play footy for you. “We do definitely have a few big, big names in the pipeline that we’re pretty confident in signing in the next week or two. “At the moment, we more or less have put our focus into Dean and we’re really happy with the position we’re in at the moment. “We’ve signed 95 percent of our list from last year, we have a couple more, and we shouldn’t be losing anyone.”
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Casey Cardinia female cricket program hits the mark By David Nagel 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 wide-range 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
Victorian cricketers Lucy Cripps, left, and Tess Flintoff, right, were on hand for the launch of female cricket in the re-branded Casey Cardinia Cricket Association. 297577 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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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 outstandcranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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.”
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