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Blooming display this weekend

Magpies swoop in Celebrations are continuing for the Narre Warren Magpies and the Cranbourne Eagles following their Grand Final victories in what was a triumphant weekend for grass roots footy in the South East.

On Sunday, the Magpies recovered from a three-quarter-time deficit to swoop on premiership glory against Woori Yallock in the Outer East Football Netball League Grand Final Premier Division decider in Gembrook.

While on Saturday, led by three goals from retiring veteran Marc Holt, the Eagles prevailed in an arm-wrestle against Cheltenham in wet, dour conditions in Saturday’s Southern Football League’s Division One Grand Final at Moorabbin’s RSEA Park.

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Casey crime drop

By Eleanor Wilson Crime rates in the City of Casey have fallen by more than 8 per cent in the last 12 months, according to fresh data from the Crime Statistics Agency.

Released on 15 September, the data shows recorded offences in the municipality are at the lowest rate in almost 10 years, recording 5155 offences per 100,000 residents in a 12-month period.

Incidents of family violence are down 8.8 per cent, with 5004 incidents recorded compared to 5487 in the previous year.

It is a welcome decrease for the municipality, which saw an alarming 8.6 per cent increase in family violence in the June 2020 -’21 period.

Despite this, family violence remains a large issue for the municipality.

Breaching a family violence order was named as the most prevalent offence in Casey, followed by stealing from a motor vehicle, criminal damage, other theft and drug possession.

There were 2725 cases of breaching a family violence order recorded in the last 12 months, up 5 per cent on the previous year.

Concerningly, sexual offences shot up by

33 per cent and homicides rose from seven in 2020-’21 to 10 in 2021’22.

Drug possession was down 16.8 per cent and incidences of theft saw a 5 per cent decrease.

Within the municipality, Cranbourne recorded the highest number of offences, followed by Narre Warren, Berwick, Hampton Park and Cranbourne North.

Across Victoria the rate of recorded offences decreased 10.6 per cent to 7121.5 per 100,000 Victorians in the last 12 months, as did the number of offences, down 10.0 per cent to 469,506.

CSA chief statistician Fiona Dowsley said the decrease was driven by a reduction in Breach of Chief Health Officer directions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, down 69.3 per cent or 22,345 to 9919 offences.

Drug possession across the state was down 17.5 per cent and deception fell 20.7 per cent.

“Victoria has seen a notable decrease in overall recorded crime levels during the COVID-19 pandemic period,” Ms Dowsley said.

“Decreases in acquisitive crime such as thefts and deception have contributed to the lowest victimisation numbers and rates since 2005.”

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Undercover online sting

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A former building director has been jailed after pleading guilty to grooming a 14-year-old child for sex.

Andrio Torcasio, now 47, of Clyde, discussed sex, sent explicit pics of himself and persistently asked for graphic photos from ‘Lucy’ via online apps over three months in late 2020.

The Dandenong-based builder requested to meet with her at a Cranbourne McDonald’s outlet, his house or her home.

During that time, ‘Lucy’ was in fact an undercover police officer.

In sentencing on 14 September, Victorian County Court judge Marcus Dempsey dismissed Torcasio’s “fanciful” and “fantastical” reasons for his “frankly vile” offending.

Such as Torcasio claiming he knew Lucy was an officer and played along. Or that he’d thought Lucy was his wife trying to entrap him.

Judge Dempsey said he was concerned by

Torcasio’s “lack of candour” in his police interview after arrest.

He’d admitted that it was a thrill to talk to someone younger and what he’d done was “wrong”.

“It was never going to happen … never eventuated anyway,” Torcasio told police about the attempted meeting.

Judge Dempsey said he was also troubled

by Torcasio’s varied depictions of when he’d used or given up ice and cocaine.

Why Torcasio was disqualified as a builder for two years was also unclear, the judge noted.

“It was unusually difficult for me to get a clear, consistent or coherent account of your life from the materials in front of me.”

On 5 September 2020, the then-45-year-old Torcasio with the display name ‘Andy Cassa’ contacted ‘Lucy’ on a KIK private messenger app.

Early in the exchange, he asked “how many kids do you have”.

She replied: “Kids (wide-eyed emoji). Lol im 14 in yr9.”

“Hot for 14,” Torcasio wrote back.

He asked for more pics including a “cheeky” one. Days later he sent an explicit, naked one of himself.

Over the following months, he pursued Lucy with more sexualised discussions and pic requests.

At one stage, he invited her to meet him at McDonald’s car park for a frozen Coke.

He waited in vain in a champagne-coloured Mercedes roadster with the top down, while watched by two undercover police officers.

On 4 November 2020, he again arranged to meet ‘Lucy’ at McDonald’s.

The same day, Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team police raided Torcasio’s home and arrested him.

Judge Dempsey noted Torcasio had no relevant prior convictions, a solid work history and had since lost his family, house and busi-

ness in part because of his offending.

He’d also complied with strict bail conditions for two years.

There were no exceptional reasons to spare him jail, however.

Judge Dempsey rejected Torcasio’s arguments that ice use or mental health struggles reduced his culpability.

“You groomed a person you thought was a child for sex because it interested you at the time.

“The seriousness of the offence is not to be underestimated.”

Torcasio was convicted and jailed for three years, but will be released after 14 months on a supervised recognisance release order.

During the two-year RRO, he is subject to a $2000 good-behaviour bond as well as rehabilitation programs.

He must report as a registered sex offender for eight years.

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Learn how to grow orchids in Berwick this weekend

By Shelby Brooks A spectacular display of colourful and sweet scented orchids is set to impress Berwick later this month.

The Berwick Orchid Club Spring Show, to be held 24-25 September at the Berwick Senior Citizens Hall, will feature a competition between hundreds of the popular blooming plants.

Berwick Orchid Club president Murray Harding said the event was not just a great opportunity for people to view the best quality orchids in the state.

“It’s also a great opportunity to get firsthand information on how to grow orchids,” he said.

“Most importantly, the people who grow the orchids that are on show will be there and you’ve only got to ask, ‘How do you grow that?’ and someone will be there that can answer the question.

The club has been operating since 1986 and has more than 70 members.

This is the first show event since Covid-19 and is expected to draw many people to the display.

“Everybody has a connection to orchids you might have gotten one from the supermarket or for Mother’s Day. Everyone always has a story or interest in orchids,” Mr Harding said.

“This year looks like it will be spectacular for flowers.

“Weather is vital for how well the orchids do. Summer lasted until May this year and it’s had a flow-on effect.”

Along with the competition, the show also hosts an orchid plant and accessories sale and demonstrations.

The show is open from 9am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, 24-25 September.

Head to Berwick Orchid Club Inc on Facebook for more information.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Endeavour Hills drag queen Brenda Bressed

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

When I was about 14 years old, I decided that I wanted to learn how to Yodel! So I taught myself from watching YouTube videos and I can still yodel today!

How would you describe your fashion sense?

My fashion sense would be very homo-boganchic out of drag, and Matriarchal-camp when I am in drag!

Have you had a pet that has made an impact on your life?

I think my current pets have had the biggest impact on my life so far. I have two little Maltese X Poodles, their names are Dolly and Choccy. They are the naughtiest little things, but I love them to death.

What are you most passionate about?

I am most passionate about finding ways to enjoy every day! I am really passionate about doing what you love, and living your most authentic life. I feel that people waste so much of their life worrying about what other people think or what others are doing. It’s about time we live in the moment, and don’t waste our life doing things for the sake of doing things.

I strive every day to do something that I love, and just be happy!

What do you love about drag?

I love that drag gives me a confidence that I never knew I had inside. It’s like a superhero suit that allows me to transform into the heightened and enlightened version of myself.

It allows me to nurture every creative instinct I have, and brings me so much joy!

What would your last meal be?

Firstly, what crime did I commit to warrant being given a last meal?! But if it came to that … it would have to be sushi! I have a dangerous obsession with sushi and my bank account does not like me very much for that.

What was your most memorable moment?

I think my most memorable moment would be playing one of my dream musical theatre roles, ‘Jean Valjean’ in Les Miserables at the National Theatre in 2018, while Jeanne Pratt and Marina Prior were in the audience!

What was your favourite subject in school?

My favourite subject was music – closely fol-

Brenda Bressed (aka Bryce Gibson) is a drag performer from Endeavour Hills.

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What event past or present would you like to witness?

I would love to go back and watch ‘Wicked’ for the first time again – one of my favourite musicals of all time!

Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

Number one would have to be Dolly Parton, my idol, hero and goddess! Then it would have to be Ella Fitzgerald, Michelle Obama, Jinkx Monsoon, Lady Gaga and Cher.

What are you currently listening to/watching or reading?

I am currently watching ‘The Handmaids Tale’, and listening to the podcast ‘Office Ladies’.

THREE … cliches you will hear at a Grand Final barbecue

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“This isn’t as good as Meatloaf!”

Someone will say this ironically, following Robbie Williams’ pregame performance this year, paying homage to the late entertainer’s disastrous performance in 2011. It probably won’t be funny but it will elicit insincere chuckles.

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“Never heard him do this one before!”

It simply isn’t an AFL Grand Final without Mike Brady playing ‘One day in September’. They go together like a meat pie and tomato sauce. However, not many people know of any other track by him outside this one, and someone will think they’re the first to acknowledge this.

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“Did you see that?”

If everyone is watching the same screen at the same time then there is a high likelihood that everyone will have seen what this person is referring to.

If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

I would cook anything because, according to my darling fiance Thomas (and me of course), I am such an incredible chef!

Where is your dream holiday destination?

My dream holiday as of now is Japan. That is next on the list of places to go.

What were you like as a kid?

As a kid I can understand that I was very irritating. I was always doing all sorts of wacky things, hobbies, crafts and trying to find outlets for my creative brain. However, these usually involved a lot of mess, much to my parents’ dismay.

What is your favourite colour and why?

My favourite colour is Sunset Orange, because it’s the same as Peeta from The Hunger Games – my favourite movie.

What’s one question you have never been able to get the answer to?

Why do people put dirty tissues in their sleeve?!

I mean, GROSS! Put it in the bin!

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Doveton show returns Umbrellas were a popular accessory on Sunday. 300131 displays, showbags, face painting and food trucks to satisfy everyone’s appetite.

The event was delivered by a committee of dedicated volunteers with the support of City of Casey.

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The Doveton Show made a welcome return on Sunday 18 September after two years of forced cancellations due to Covid-19.

Despite the weather doing its best to intervene, spirits couldn’t be dampened as 7000 checked out the rides, sites and stalls at Myuna Farm. Among the highlights of the show were appearances from Mascots including SES Platypus, Bluey, Cow and Swordy the Swordfish from Paul Sadler Swimland, who didn’t miss an opportunity to join in the activities.

The Hallam CFA, Narre Warren SES unit and police officers from the Endeavour Hills Police Station were in attendance to provide emergency services activation sites, along with show favourites such as shearing and animal

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Ravens grounded

By Marcus Uhe Head coach of the Clyde North Ravens Basketball Club Michael Juaneza has announced the club will cease operations ahead of the new summer basketball season.

In a statement released on Thursday 15 September, Mr Juaneza confirmed the decision had been made after the Casey Basketball Association declared it would not accept future entries from the club unless it reformed as a non-for-profit entity.

Parents and players were told of the announcement on Wednesday 14 September.

Basketball Victoria laid a report against the club and president Leslie Juaneza, they said in a statement on Monday 12 September, after they were made aware of an alleged “integrity matter” surrounding the club.

Mr Juaneza said the club is in the process of “handing over to a new club” that will allow remaining players to participate in the upcoming summer season.

“The club itself is disheartened and disappointed that we cannot enter teams this upcoming season and it was the best outcome that it now ceases to operate,” he said.

“We will be in co-operation over the next few weeks to ensure our Ravens have places to go and continue to play basketball.

“The process of refunds for those not wanting to continue is now underway and will be initiated on Monday 19th of September with correspondence from Leslie once complete.

“Leslie and I will now be no longer involved with the basketball community for now and the near future.

“No further comment will be made on the ongoing investigation from Basketball Victoria.”

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Four youth charged following commercial burglaries Southern Metro Region Crime Team detectives have arrested and charged four young offenders from the South East after approximately $2000 of cigarettes were allegedly stolen in a string of commercial burglaries in the southern suburbs this week.

Police will allege an Audi and approximately $4600 cash were stolen from a residential address in Officer early on Tuesday 13 September.

According to police, at approximately 9.20am that morning, the vehicle was allegedly connected to offenders in a robbery in Windsor Street, Hallam where a 14-year-old victim was approached by four males who demanded his mobile phone.

Between 14 and 15 September, the stolen Audi was also identified at four alleged commercial burglaries in Cranbourne North and Baxter, Clayton.

It is alleged the offenders stole cigarettes, vapes, and approximately $450 cash, police said.

Males from Hallam, Lynbrook, Cranbourne North and Pakenham were arrested on Thursday 15 September. 253041 The alleged crime spree came to an abrupt halt when police intercepted a stolen Audi in Paxton Drive, Cranbourne North on

Thursday 15 September.

At approximately 2pm, police located the stolen Audi parked in Paxford Drive, Cran-

bourne North, and observed four males walking towards the vehicle.

Assisted by local police and the Divisional Response Unit, detectives arrested the four suspects and transported them to the Dandenong Police Station for interview.

A 15-year-old Hallam boy was charged with aggravated burglary, burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft, robbery, handle stolen good and commit an indictable offence while on bail.

He was remanded to appear before a children’s court at a later date.

A 17-year-old Cranbourne North boy was charged with aggravated burglary, burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft, and robbery.

A 16-year-old Pakenham boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle and robbery.

Both were bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date.

An 18-year-old Lynbrook man was arrested and released pending summons.

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The pedestrian was struck by an SUV in Hawthorn on Saturday night. 253041

Man dies in hospital after incident A 30-year-old man has died in hospital after allegedly being hit by a car in Hawthorn East on Saturday night, 17 September.

A Honda CR-V SUV is alleged to have struck the male pedestrian on Riversdale Road about 11.10pm.

The Lysterfield South man was taken to hospital, however, he has since passed away.

The SUV driver, a 39-year-old Surrey Hills man, stopped at the scene. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV/dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs down To Parks Victoria for closing Warneet South jetty. We have two jetties and both are now closed.

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For judging the right amount of pasta to cook for one person.

To longer days. It’s no longer dark when I get home.

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To the AFL grand final long weekend.

To moving house.

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To the state of our roads.

To a decline in crime in Casey.

Thumbs down To ramp signals on the freeway.

Thumbs up To the lovely spring weather on Tuesday.

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Casey Stadium will be at the centre of all the action next month, as it hosts the 2022 Indoor Cricket World Cup. To be held from 8 to 15 October, men’s and women’s Open and Under 22 teams from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, India, Sri Lanka, UAE and Singapore will compete in the World Indoor Cricket Federation tournament.

The opening day of the tournament will feature a Trans-Tasman triple-header between the Australian and New Zealand women, Un-

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to welcoming the competing countries to our state-of-the-art indoor cricket facility at Casey Stadium,” she said.

“I encourage all sports lovers, in particular the cricketing community, to come along and watch some world-class indoor cricket.”

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City of Casey chair of administrators, Noelene Duff PSM said following the success of the Indoor Cricket National Championships at Casey Stadium in June and July and the Indoor Cricket Australian Masters Championship in August, the City of Casey is honoured to be hosting the prestigious Indoor Cricket World Cup in October.

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While Victorians are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or ‘check in’ to their local supermarket, there’s still good reason to keep the Service Victoria app.

Government Services Minister Danny Pearson recently unveiled the app’s Savings Finder feature, which gives Victorians access to more than 60 discounts, rebates and savings to help ease the cost of living burden.

“We know every dollar counts – the Savings Finder is a simple way for households and individuals to get full value from Victorian Government discounts, rebates and savings out there,” Mr Pearson said.

The feature will give Victorians access to savings across energy, utilities, health, education, transport, recreation and leisure services, with new savings added regularly.

Included in the savings is the Victorian Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus which has already been taken up by more than 1.4 million households since July and is available to all Victorian households.

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Complex in a stalemate

By Marcus Uhe Every time Sandra Le drives past the demolished site of the Hampton Park Food Market, she wonders what could have been.

As the owner of that block of land at 65 Hallam Road, Ms Le chose to demolish the market in April 2019, with plans to transform the rundown precinct into a brand-new multi-level complex complete with 117 apartments, office space, carparking and retail stores.

A planning permit was granted in April 2019 by the City of Casey, giving her the green light to do-away with the old setup.

But the proposal was withdrawn by Ms Le after struggling to lease retail vacancies to ‘blue-chip’ tenants, and commercial viability concerns with the apartments, forcing a rethink of how to use the land.

In September 2020, Ms Le, in consultation with her developers, submitted an amended proposal, this time minus the residential component, but maintaining two levels featuring retail and office tenancies.

Feedback from the City of Casey suggested the site did not align with the council’s Hampton Park Central Development Plan, forcing her to withdraw the application.

It leaves Ms Le in an awkward position; with no plans approved, she’s struggling to find an anchor tenant who will commit to investing in her development, leaving the site, a prime piece of real estate in the area, in its current state of inertia.

Ms Le believes the council want her to commit to her original plan of building apartments, but as the landowner, she doesn’t see that as a valid investment.

“People who work at the council, they don’t have developers to deal with, I have to deal with that,” Ms Le said.

“And I’m not putting the blame on (the council), I’m just saying, from a developer’s point of view, if you can’t make project stack up, it’s just going to sit there.

“With the current market and the costs of construction, we can’t do it.

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The site of the former Hampton Park Food Market at 65 Hallam Road. 299804 “I start doing the pre-sale and all that, and you know it’s going to cost you $300,000 to build something like that. If you don’t sell it for $500,000-600,000, why would you build it?

“It’s going to cost me $300,000 to build one apartment, and you tell me, can I sell it for $500,000 in Hampton Park? Probably not. People don’t think about that.”

Duncan Turner, Manager Statutory Planning and Building Services at the City of Casey, said the council had extended the time in which the permit must be commenced, after it was due to expire in April 2022, because the applicant had not commended works on the site.

He confirmed the misalignment with the

Hampton Park Central Development Plan, but said the amended request was withdrawn before the council could rule it out on those grounds.

“The Hampton Park Central Development Plan provides a strong vision and development framework for how the activity centre should grow and develop,” Mr Turner said.

Ms Le’s investment in the precinct dates back more than 20 years, including acquiring the block of land in 2006.

She’s passionate about the location and suburb and wants to do right by her customers and feels that she has met the council’s requirements on multiple occasions, but fears a solution is out of reach, and is considering

selling the land out of frustration and financial circumstances.

“It’s very frustrating. The amount of money I’ve spent, every time, to do a report is $20,00030,000. Traffic engineers, waste, we need a report for each one of them. Do you think that every time they want me to make a change that I don’t have to pay money?

“I’m probably going to lose (money) in the end because I’ve probably spent a million on planning over the years.

“I’m trying to find every opportunity to build something there.

“I can’t afford to spend another year doing all this work for the council to reject it.”

Costs slashed as thousands install a solar PV system More than 20,000 households across the City of Casey have installed a solar PV system thanks to the State Government’s Solar Homes program.

The program, the government said, is aimed at driving down emissions and saving Victorians thousands of dollars on their new houses and energy bills.

The government has expanded the eligibility for the solar panel rebate to new homes under construction, enabling Victorians to save on installation costs and electricity bills from the moment they move into their newly built home.

The changes will save homeowners up to $800 on installation costs by fitting panels as

they wire the electricity to their new homes, as well as an average of $1073 each year in energy costs, the government said.

The expansion paves the way for the increasing electrification of homes, while opening the program to tens of thousands of additional households each year – with around 40,000 new homes built in Victoria annually.

Under the changes, eligible Victorians building homes will be able to apply for a rebate of $1400 as well as being able to access a $1400 interest-free loan to install solar panels during construction.

“We know energy prices are putting pressure on households - expanding Solar Homes

to new builds will help tens of thousands of Victorians save thousands on electricity costs and help us cut emissions by 50 per cent by 2030,” Minister for Solar Homes Lily D’Ambrosio said.

“We’re putting power back into the hands of Victorian households - driving down energy costs and boosting supply, creating thousands of jobs and cutting solar installation costs for new builds by hundreds.”

Since it began in 2018, the State Government’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program has helped more than 195,000 Victorian households install solar PV systems.

This investment has already cut Victoria’s carbon emissions by 1.6 million tonnes

– equivalent to the emissions produced by 500,000 cars each year – while supporting 5500 clean energy jobs. Household solar is expected to generate 12.5 per cent of Victoria’s 40 per cent renewable energy target by 2025.

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Calls for urgent overhaul illness were referred to PCSE in the last financial year.

Last month, PCSE supported 78 clients in Melbourne’s South East in palliative care.

“All Victorians should have the right to live, die and grieve well but we cannot fully implement Victoria’s palliative care and end of life framework without more funding,” Ms Rogerson said.

A Victorian Government spokesperson said they were investing in the sector, including $2 million for PCSE’s new facility in Narre Warren.

“We want to ensure all Victorians can continue receiving high-quality and compassionate end of life care across a range of community settings including in their homes, residential facilities, and primary care,” the spokesperson said.

“This is why we are investing $32.4 million into palliative care services here in Victoria to ensure that all Victorians can access the same support and care.

“We’re also investing billions into the health system to address the ongoing demand exacerbated by the pandemic - so all Victorians can access the best care as soon as they need it, close to home.”

PCSE is a not-for-profit, home-based palliative care service supporting individuals with a life-limiting or terminal illness and their carers and families to residents of Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia and part of Kingston.

By Marcus Uhe Palliative Care Victoria (PCV) and its 85 member organisations including Palliative Care South East are calling for an immediate increase in funding for palliative care services.

It comes on the back of the release of data predicting the sector faces a potential shortfall of $91 million in annual funding by 2025.

The Sustainability of Palliative Care in Victoria report, prepared by KPMG and released on Thursday 15 September, found more than half of Victoria’s palliative care providers were at breaking point and unable to meet current demand for their services, whilst more than 70 per cent didn’t believe they could meet future demand.

Palliative Care South East (PCSE) chief executive Kelly Rogerson said Victoria’s ageing population and the pandemic had increased demand for palliative care across the state.

“Demand for community palliative care has skyrocketed as more and more people, with a life-limiting illness, are choosing to avoid hospitals and die at home,” Ms Rogerson said.

“Our service has seen a 50 per cent increase in demand, over the past two years, as people choose to stay at home where they can be surrounded by family and friends without restrictions.”

In addition to the expected $91 million required to implement Victoria’s current End

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facilities, access to overnight respite for carers, an investment in workforce training and education and a community awareness campaign.

More than 1300 clients with a life-limiting

Finalists in City of Casey’s business awards revealed Nine local businesses and three local business leaders have been named as finalists in the 2022 City of Casey Business Awards.

The finalists, across the four award categories (Innovation, Employment, Sustainability and Business Leadership), were announced at a business breakfast held on Thursday 15 September.

City of Casey chair of administrators, Noelene Duff PSM, congratulated all the finalists and wished them luck for the awards, with winners to be revealed at a gala event on Thursday 10 November at Bunjil Place.

“These awards shine a light on the outstanding achievements of our local businesses and are an opportunity for council to celebrate and recognise the outstanding contribution of Casey’s vibrant and diverse business community,” Ms Duff said.

“We are proud to support our local businesses as they continue to demonstrate outstanding resilience and continued success in their industries and, at the same time, give businesses the opportunity to come together to network, learn from one another and celebrate each other’s successes.”

The winners will be chosen by an eightmember judging panel, featuring business advisor and coach, Ian Ash, and head of Federation University’s Berwick campus, Kathy Racunica.

City of Casey administrator Miguel Belmar and City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff with finalists for the 2022 City of Casey Picture: SUPPLIED Business Awards. 299264 Judges will assess applications against pre-established criteria for each question and utilise a numerical grading system.

Category winners will receive cash prizes of $1000, and Casey Business of the Year 2022 will receive $2000.

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Innovation BFIRM Personal Training.

Coolon.

VR AR Solutions Australia.

Employment Amstel Club.

Blairlogie Living & Learning Inc. CFM Air Conditioning.

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Sustainability Beaconsfield Dental.

L’ada Soaps & Scents.

The Little Big Bamboo.

Business Leadership Carolyn Carr, CEO, Blairlogie Living & Learning Inc. Daniel Muir, CEO, Amstel Club.

Dr Mathy Mathiyalagan, A Better Dental Care.

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Pitch pledge

By Marcus Uhe The Victorian Liberal Party has committed to a $2 million upgrade of the facilities at Berwick Churches Soccer Club’s home ground at Grices Road Reserve, should they win government at the November State Election.

Gembrook MP Brad Battin made the announcement to the club at their recent junior presentation morning.

The funding provided by the Liberals will include funding towards their synthetic pitch and upgrades to their lighting, Mr Battin said.

“The need for quality soccer facilities in Casey is great, and with the population in Berwick and Clyde North only growing, so too will be the demand for the sport,” Mr Battin said.

“This grant is aimed at getting more people active, clubs like Berwick Churches have to knock back applicants who want to play due to access to facilities in the local area - we need to fix this.

“The Berwick Churches Soccer Club is growing fast and they simply need the facilities to match their growth.”

President of the Berwick Churches Soccer Club, David Barrot said the investment would be “massive” for the club.

“We’re such a growth corridor and a lot of juniors come to the club, so it solidifies our place in the soccer landscape of Casey and it

Gembrook MP Brad Battin at Berwick Churches Soccer Club with, back, Andrew Russell, David Barrot and Lili Sprague; front, Zaid Webb, Flynn Webb and Cooper Barrot.

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“We’ve got 28 junior teams, seven senior teams and 80 kids in kickstart. Then we have an academy of 50-60 kids.

“Sometimes we can get 17-18 games of soccer on Saturday.

“It means we can grow, with specified female changerooms, a synthetic pitch, and we hope to expand into a social club. It means that a community club can become a community hub.”

Wilson wants ‘fairer future’

By Marcus Uhe Labor candidate for Narre Warren North, Belinda Wilson has listed a stint on her children’s primary school council as an impetus for her to join state politics.

A change in government in 2014 when Daniel Andrews and the Labor Party toppled Denis Napthine and the Liberals saw success in upgrades for the school’s facilities, Ms Wilson said, which “transformed” the school after years of unsuccessful funding applications.

“I saw first-hand the difference that Labor Governments make - so I wanted to be a part of that movement,” Ms Wilson said.

“I am standing for Labor because I believe in building a fairer future – for everyone. And because I know only Labor can deliver outcomes that work for all of us.”

With the seat being vacated by Luke Donnellan, who has been the sitting Member since the electorate’s inception in 2002, Ms Wilson will have big shoes to fill in the Labor-stronghold, should she be successful.

She said investments into healthcare, the removal of the Webb Street Level Crossing and a promised $24 million upgrade to Hallam Senior College should the Labor Party retain government for a third successive term were a sign of Labor’s commit-

Belinda Wilson will replace long-standing Member Luke Donnellan as Labor’s Narre Warren North candidate in the upcoming State Election.

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“The people of Narre Warren North deserve strong representation. I have the experience and dedication, and I won’t waste a day in delivering what our community needs.” Ms Wilson will run against Liberal candidate Timothy Dragan and Independent Stephen Capon for the seat.

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Operation targets riders Victoria Police will increase its focus on motorcycle safety in an effort to reduce rider deaths from reaching a record five-year high.

It comes as police launch Operation Scoreboard, a statewide road policing effort to coincide with the AFL Grand Final long weekend.

Police across the state will target speeding and distracted drivers heading out to regional areas on high-risk rural roads and highways.

Police are also warning Victorians celebrating the AFL Grand Final there will be zero tolerance for drink or drug driving, and motorists should expect to be tested while out on the roads this weekend.

It comes as Victoria has recorded 178 lives lost in 2022 – 21 higher than 2021 (157) and trending well above the five-year average of 166.

Of particular concern to police is the rising number of motorcyclist deaths – there have been 38 fatalities, trending well above the fiveyear average of 27 and on track to exceed the highest number of motorcyclist fatalities re-

Operation Scoreboard will commence on Wednesday 21 September. corded in the last five-years (44 in 2019).

Speed has been cited as a factor in at least 20 motorcyclist fatalities this year, with half of the deceased riders under the age of 35.

Assistant Commissioner of Road Policing Glenn Weir said an increase in motorcycles on Victorian roads had contributed to the rise in motorcyclist deaths.

“We believe that rising fuel costs, increasing prices of cars and public transport avoidance are all factors that have led to an increase in motorcycle riding,” he said.

“Concerningly for police, October to December is historically one of the highest-risk periods for motorcycle trauma, however, we are already trending well above previous years.

“During Operation Scoreboard, police will be keeping a close eye out for motorcyclists engaging in risky behaviour, particularly speeding, which has contributed to more than half of rider deaths this year.”

Police will utilise automatic number-plate recognition technology to detect unauthorised motorists, with almost half of deceased motorcyclists either unlicensed, suspended or disqualified from riding a motorcycle.

Despite Covid restrictions, last year police managed to detect over 2000 traffic offences during Operation Scoreboard – with speeding the most common offence, as well as almost 200 drink and drug driving detections.

Operation Scoreboard will run statewide from 12.01am Wednesday 21 September to 11:59pm Sunday 25 September.

For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads this long weekend, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.

Haileybury sacks teacher amid police investigation

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

For the past six months, Mr Ho had been stood down and barred from further contact with students after Haileybury was notified of the police investigation on 17 March, Mr Doran wrote.

“Mr Ho has been prohibited from attending any School property of Haileybury or having any contact with students at any Haileybury campus, either in person or online.”

Mr Doran stated that Haileybury was “unequivocally committed to zero tolerance of child abuse”. It enforced a “strict child safety policy”.

“We would like to reassure the Haileybury

community that we take this matter with the utmost seriousness, and we have strong support systems in place for anyone in our community affected by this news.

“As a school, we are determined to deal with these matters in a way that is transparent and that fully supports the welfare of our students.”

On 16 September, the Institute of Teaching suspended Mr Ho from teaching on an interim basis.

He is set to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court in January.

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A Haileybury senior school teacher has been sacked after being charged by police with child sex offences.

Richard Skalova Ho was charged on 30 August with offences including allegedly possessing child abuse material, two charges of encouraging a child under 16 to engage in or be involved in sexual activity and a count of using a carriage service to harass, according to the school.

The charges were laid by Greater Dandenong police’s Sexual Offences and Child-

abuse Investigation Team.

In a letter to parents on 19 September, Haileybury vice principal Scott Doran stated Mr Ho’s employment was terminated after police officially confirmed the charges.

“We understand that this news is distressing and many of you may have questions.

“The charges against Mr Ho relate to alleged incidents that are not connected to his teaching role with Haileybury and allegedly occurred outside of Haileybury.

“As this case is a police matter and is before the Courts, it is inappropriate for Haileybury to comment in any further detail.”

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Singing, dancing, eating

By Eleanor Wilson Saturday 10 September was a significant day for Berwick’s local Chinese community, as they celebrated the Mid Autumn Festival - the second most commemorated festival on the lunar calendar.

For JNU Chinese Language & Culture School and Casey Friendship Association, the Mid-Autumn Festival was marked by a day of festivities at Berwick College on Sunday 11 September.

Singing, dancing and food were all in abundance as 200 students, staff and guests came together for a celebration of traditional Chinese culture.

Principal of JNU Chinese Langauge and Culture school and president of Casey Friendship Association, Xiu Mei Li, explained the festival is an occasion where family and friends get together to rekindle old relations, as well as making new ones.

Attendees included the Former People of Australia Ambassador, Mr Chap Chow, former councillors Brian Oates and Sam Afra and a number of Chinese community leaders.

Among the many traditions of the MidAutumn Festival is the moon cake - a round pastry typically filled with dense lotus seed or red bean paste and a salted egg yolk, which attendees enjoyed alongside a light lunch.

Casey Friendship Association members Rong Rong, Wei Li, Xiao Ya He and Qixia Yu with JNU principal Xiu Mei Li.

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Design excellence recognised in Casey

Teachers and students at JNU Chinese Language and Cultural School perform Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart.

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Betty Wu, Devin Lin, JNU principal Xiu Mei Li, JNU music teacher Tom Wu, former People of Australia ambassador Chap Chow and Holly Wu.

By Marcus Uhe An unbuilt mosque has claimed two awards at the inaugural Casey Design Excellence Awards 2022.

The Narre Warren North Mosque, designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects and commissioned by Saarban Islamic Trust, won the Non-Residential Award and Sustainability and Innovation in Design categories at an event held at Bunjil Place last week.

The Design Excellence Awards night was a celebration of the City of Casey’s best urban design, planning, architecture and landscape projects.

Eleven projects were granted awards and commendations, drawn from a pool of 35 submissions across five categories.

Orana Park in Clyde North was successful in the Great Places category, Hallam Road Urban Design Interface Study won the Best Master Plan or Strategy, and R ARCHITECTURE’s Humble House won the Residential Development award.

The recognitions were awarded by an awards jury panel comprised of independent multi-disciplinary experts who provided expert guidance in the design review of major projects and master plans, the appointment of architectural and design consultancies, assisted with design competitions, and provided post implementation reviews of strategic projects and buildings, the City of Casey said.

The Casey Design Excellence Program aims to support council’s vision to build a community where, by design, our people and environment thrive.

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Step up at Buena Vista

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Learn the smooth, sultry moves of traditional Cuban dance from a pair of maestros in Endeavour Hills.

Buena Vista Social Club international dancer Eric Turro Martinez and singer-dancer Claudia Mosibe Esara have performed together for 15 years.

The two are now taking Cuban dance classes in an atmosphere of fun, smiles and charisma.

“The music is therapeutic – it makes you happy,” Ms Esara, from Pakenham, said.

“It’s a chance to take home Cuba without leaving Australia.”

The pair met while MCing the big annual Latin music festivals at Sandown and Johnston Street, Fitzroy.

The Cuban-born Mr Martinez, now living in Laverton, is renowned as a world-leading dance exponent.

He has toured internationally as part of the Buena Vista Social Club, as well as staging a Dance Buena Vista extravaganza at The Palms resort this year.

As a member of UNESCO’s International Dance Council, he is actively preserving the Cuban dance culture.

“Music, religion and dance is a part of the daily culture... for any event we always end playing music and dancing. That’s how it is.”

Ms Esara has had a passion for dance and music since performing as an 11-year-old in Uruguay. Suffering from anxiety, she said the music heals her.

“Dancing is a time for myself and to connect with other people. It takes you away from everything as you try to learn something new and take something in.

“I learnt how good it feels to give and to get that appreciation back from the audience. It’s so rewarding.”

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Claudia Mosibe Esara and Eric Turro Martinez are leading Cuban dance classes in Endeavour Pictures: ROB CAREW Hills. 297945 Arriving in Australia at 16, she joined bands as a singer. The mother of four has been teaching salsa and Zumba for more than 12 years.

“It keeps me mentally healthy and physi-

cally as well. It feels more like dancing than doing a workout.”

The Cuban dance classes are suitable from beginners up.

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Details: Claudia on 0481 170 788.

Looking back on quaint hidden cemetery at Harkaway Nestled in the hills of Harkaway, the historic and quaint Harkaway Cemetery in Hessell Road, Harkaway provides a resting place for the deceased whether they be locals or folks from further afield, looking for a quiet spot away from the “business” of a large cemetery.

Not many know of the Harkaway Cemetery, its location, or its interesting history.

The pedestrian gate is always open and it is a worthwhile experience to wander amongst the old graves of the early pioneers of Harkaway.

Harkaway was first settled by German Lutheran families in the 1850s. These families had emigrated from Prussia to escape persecution and many travelled to Port Phillip to make a new life.

One of them was Ernst Wanke who purchased 318 acres (129 hectares) in 1856 and encouraged other Lutheran families to join him in the hills of Harkaway.

As the community grew, the need for a cemetery became an issue and it seems that an area on Gottlieb Schache’s farm was chosen, as in September 1863 the burial of local Lutheran Henrietta Koenig took place.

It was not for a further 10 years, in 1873, that the three-acre parcel of land was formally recognised by the government as a cemetery under the name “Zion’s Hill”.

In 1869, a small section of land across the road from the “unofficial” cemetery was set aside for a school house.

This building also served as a church for the Lutheran community. The first teacher at the school was Jacob Hessell after whom the road was later named.

A bell tower was erected which, when rung, announced the start of a new school day, the imminent commencement of the Sunday Church service, or, when rung slowly, the arrival of a hearse at the cemetery.

The bell remains today in its refurbished tower and is still used for funerals and the heralding of a new year.

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A headstone in Harkaway cemetery. 152900 an residents and became the resting place for many members of their community.

Five generations of the Wanke family have served on the Cemetery Trust and 35 members of their family have been buried there.

Other well-known local families associated with the cemetery are the Hillbrichs and Aurischs.

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Cemetery was transferred by the government to a new entity and is now managed by the Berwick & Harkaway Cemetery Trust.

The new trust undertook extensive improvements at Harkaway under its overall policy to retain the rural flavour.

Tree planting, a new rotunda, entrance and car park have seen the cemetery improve its amenity for visitors while retaining

its rural character.

The trust welcomes enquiries regarding its activities and maintains a website at bhct. net.au, which provides details of the costs applicable for burials and the deposition of cremated remains.

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Located at the highest point of the Mornington Peninsula, Arthurs Seat Eagle is the perfect place to spend time, with gondolas taking you to the best views of the Mornington Peninsula and beyond, and an event filled Spring Festival!

The Arthurs Seat Eagle is popular all year round and locals flock to the Eagle during spring to participate in the many events and activities on offer as part of the new Spring Festival.

“There’s always something on at the Eagle,” enthuses marketing manager, Sarah Cottrill “but this year we’ve decided to really showcase our events with activities for all ages across our whole Spring Festival! We’ve got a huge variety of events for all ages, from craft, Lego and dance programs for kids, to beer and wine tastings for adults! There’s really something wonderful

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The Arthurs Seat Eagle Spring Festival launched at the start of the school holidays and has been an instant hit with visitors, with many structuring visits around special events, like Kungfu demonstrations and lessons, or daily Storytime sessions. The gondola ride itself is, of course, always magnificent. When you ride in one of the world class gondolas you will feel on top of the world. Whether you start at the Base Station or soar from the Summit, you can expect a 15 minute journey each way in your own gondola.

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By Marcus Uhe Magnifica!

The Cranbourne Public Hall resembled the streets of Rome on Monday 19 September as the Italian community gathered for a day of cultural celebrations.

More than 130 were in attendance for dancing, Italian music and a lunchtime feast of arancini, antipasto, bolognese and cannoli.

The event was organised by Val Motta, the president of the Cranbourne Italian Seniors Club, whose family hails from Northern Italy, while her husband, Vince, was born in Sicily.

“They all like to get together to have their dance and eat together, to talk and mingle about the olden times,” Ms Motta said.

“It’s important for them to get together. Because of language barriers, they don’t mix regularly with Australian people or Australian culture, and this is an outlet for them to come here.

“We were successful with a grant from the City of Casey and that has permitted us to do what we’re doing today - a free lunch and entertainment, and display of Italian craft.”

Among the significant attendees were Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards, Victorian Energy and Environment and Climate Action Minister Lily D’Ambrosio and Labor Upper House candidate for the South Eastern Metropolitan Region, Michael Galea.

Ms D’Ambrosio addressed the crowd in her native Italian tongue, while Ms Richards danced with members of the Seniors Club.

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$2000 for bunny saviours

By Tyler Wright A bunny refuge in Cockatoo has been given a welcome boost with $2000 from consumer lending company Pepper Money, in an effort to reward selfless Australians for the work they do.

The Bluey & Alice rabbit shelter, run by Carolyn McInnes, was nominated by a volunteer and selected as part of the ‘Shout Out’ campaign, with funds going toward the refuge’s hay supply.

While rabbits at Carolyn’s shelter are fed on a diet of salad mix and pallets, Carolyn said hay is essential for keeping the bunnies healthy.

“We buy fruit and veg, the same sort of thing that we eat. Salad mix is one of their main greens... they can survive on hay and water, but the greens and the pellets help them with a bit of extra nutrition and so forth,” Carolyn said.

“I’ve got a vegie garden and we probably harvest one night’s feed every two months out of the veggie garden... I try to grow what I can and pick what I can, so we use a lot of weeds and natural forage, but it’s manpower.

“We have a little shop that we try to help raise funds which helps keep the roof over our head pay the bills and so forth. But it is only a small online shop... so [we’re] constantly making things.”

Carolyn said the Bluey & Alice rabbit shelter received an influx of rabbit dumpings after Covid restrictions eased, with owners deciding against owning rabbits and guinea pigs, and a part of her work is educating the community on rabbits.

“I’ve got one of my vets who’s now retired, but she’s teaching, so I’m working with her teaching the kids about rabbits and all these potential students, we’re taking a lot of work experience kids, VCAL, because it’s just getting it out there and getting people taught properly,” Carolyn said.

“We produce brochures trying to educate people, for vet clinics and so forth.”

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shifts filled a week, and is running low on volunteers.

Carolyn also has a compost bin available to

the public, and is happy to teach those interested in rabbits.

Carolyn will also be holding a ‘Save the

Bunnies’ fundraising craft day at Toomah Community Centre in Pakenham, requiring a $10 donation per person.

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Abdul’s free social cricket unites players of all nations

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Inspirational leader Abdul Razzaq lives by a powerful motto, ‘Don’t Give Up, Give Back’.

Putting behind his personal hardship, the asylum seeker leads a free, social cricket program to give heart to socially-isolated people in the South East.

For years, Mr Razzaq has staged All Nations ‘tape ball’ cricket on Sundays. It’s an outlet for impoverished refugees and asylum seekers, many who battle depression and the lack of work rights.

But Mr Razzaq stresses that people from ‘all nations’ and backgrounds are welcome.

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“Many people are not playing cricket because they can’t afford it.”

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admitted to hospital with severe mental illness.

“I said to her, we have to have a purpose.

We went from victim to victor.”

And he tells others not to give up but to give back.

At the last All Nations game, he took aside a struggling man to “give him the strength to keep going”.

“It’s very important to stay positive. If we’re not allowed as asylum seekers to call Australia home, we can’t be a victim.

“Many are socially isolated in our community and they are not confident to speak up – not just asylum seekers and refugees, but also local people.

“Cricket is a good tool. It brings community together.”

Mr Razzaq has the backing of Cricket Australia as a community ambassador. He also

volunteers with Monash Health and Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

He says in return, the community has supported him and his family especially during Covid lockdowns.

“We are not just me and you. But we’re part of the community.

“We all have to be more active and work together to make this world more beautiful.”

On 23 September, the social cricket gets more competitive with a tournament for six teams across Melbourne.

There are plans for further events down the track.

The All Nations Tape Ball Cricket Tournament is at Dandenong West Cricket Club, Bennet Street, Dandenong on Friday 23 September 9am.

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SBI landfill resumes

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We Care Community Services Shed chief executive officer Franca Heins was announced as the winner of the Westfield Fountain gate division of the competition.

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Grant boosts Shed

By Eleanor Wilson Not-for-profit food relief organisation We Care Community Services Shed will commence work to upgrade its storage shed, after receiving a $20,000 grant from Westfield Fountain Gate.

The Dandenong North based charity provides more than a tonne of groceries and toiletries to more than 200 local unemployed and elderly people each week.

The shed was previously used to store donated goods from local food banks, but chief executive officer Franca Heins said the grant would allow them to install shelving and use the shed to provide for a growing customer base.

“During Covid we were serving around 1000 people a month…but in the last month of August we’ve fed over 2000 people,” she said.

“The demand is a lot greater now. I think it has to do with interest rates rising, people aren’t working or they’re dealing with mental health issues. A lot more people are coming

through who are struggling.”

Several years ago the organisation received a grant from the State Government’s Pick My Project initiative, which allowed them to build the shed, but it has only been suitable for storage since.

The most recent grant was awarded to Ms Heins as part of Westfield’s Local Heroes program, which celebrates community role models whose work benefits others across a broad range of sectors, including family and youth support, health and wellbeing, inclusion and equity, community resilience and environmental sustainability.

For Ms Heins, becoming CEO of We Care Community Services Shed is a full circle moment.

Growing up with a single mother as one of five children, Ms Heins said the family often had to rely on family and friends for food support.

“Back then there wasn’t a community service to help [my Mum] and we had nothing,

so for me I just want to help people in similar situations to what I was in,” she said.

“I usually like to stay behind the scenes so it’s been different being nominated...we’ve got a great team at We Care and we’re very pleased to receive the grant.”

Two other finalists were also recognised with smaller $5000 grants, including Mary Tresize-Brown from South East Local Learning & Employment Network and Kay Taranto from Wild Days Wildlife Shelter.

Scentre Group national community experience manager, Pam Wilson congratulated the recipients, with the grants awarded to finalists from each Westfield centre.

“As we celebrate our fifth year of the Westfield Local Heroes program, we are once again overwhelmed by the inspiring nominations this year,” she said.

“Through the success of the program, we are proud to be able to continue to recognise and reward everyday people doing extraordinary work in our communities.”

SBI Inert Landfill has announced they have recommenced landfilling activities onsite, following the installation of a flare for their onsite landfill gas extraction system on Tuesday 13 September.

The flare will allow the system to begin drawing-out and burning off odorous landfill gas before it enters the atmosphere, in a process referred to as ‘flaring’, SBI said.

“A team of technicians are onsite busy calibrating and balancing the flare to ensure it performs at optimal efficiency,” SBI said on Thursday 15 September.

“This will be continually monitored and adjusted over the coming days.”

The EPA issued another improvement notice to SBI on Monday 12 September requiring them to meet the conditions of their operating licence.

They were given a deadline of 18 October to engage a qualified environmental practitioner to address the odour issues and develop an interim contingency plan.

On Tuesday 13 September, the EPA revised an improvement notice issued regarding their Risk Management and Monitoring Program (RMMP), following advice from an independent auditor.

An audit of the landfill’s operations and RMMP will be conducted before any changes are made, the EPA said.

SBI must ensure compliance with the RMMP and allow an EPA-appointed auditor to complete an audit of their landfill operations by 30 November.

Wellsprings for Women recognised with training award A widely-admired Dandenong service for vulnerable women has been awarded the state’s top community training provider.

Wellsprings for Women took out the category at this year’s 67th Victorian Training Awards.

The service provides 50 English, computer literacy and vocational pathway programs and support for 500 women and children each week.

This includes case management for women enduring mental illness, isolation, family violence, poverty and homelessness to overcome barriers to study.

Material aid, emergency relief and supported referrals are also provided.

Executive officer Dalal Smiley said the award was a “significant and profound act recognising the value of holistic adult education especially for women”.

“Education that does not just focus on the acquisition of knowledge and skills but also incorporates deliberate interventions for enhancing women’s safety and wellbeing.

“Working at the grass roots of our community is in itself rewarding as we witness directly the impact of our programs on the lives of our participants.”

The Victorian Training Awards awarded the top vocational and training providers in a gala ceremony on 10 September. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Wellsprings for Women celebrates its Victorian Training Award 2022.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

The Best of Berwick Living Open Day will be held on Saturday 1 October.

The Open Day will showcase the newly opened facilities, which have been designed by awardwinning architects DC8 Studios.

New precinct set to open Come and celebrate the opening of the new luxury sports and leisure precinct at the boutique over 50s lifestyle community, Halcyon Berwick.

The Best of Berwick Living Open Day will be held on Saturday 1 October and will showcase the newly opened facilities, which have been designed by award-winning architects DC8 Studios.

There’s plenty on offer for those who want to take it on or take it easy, and the facilities will become the beating heart of the boutique community.

The centrepiece is The Clubhouse, a $7m recreation facility which will include an indoor pool and spa, pickleball court, lawn bowls, croquet green and gym.

It will also house a craft room, dining and barbecue precincts (with outdoor pizza oven), fireplace and lounge, bar and gold-class style cinema.

Come and discover what life is really like behind the gates of a luxury over 50s lifestyle community at the celebration of the opening of the clubhouse.

There will be food, fun and plenty of us eager to show you what it’s really like behind the gates at our communities.

What’s on offer: Try delicious delicacies from food trucks, barista coffee and other tasty treats.

Explore our indoor cinema, spa, fully equipped gym and more.

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Halcyon Berwick is set within a beautiful natural reserve, with lakes and green, open spaces in the Stockland masterplanned community of Minta, with safe access to kilometres of walking pathways.

The Open Day will be held on Saturday 1 October from 10am to 1pm at Halcyon Berwick, 21 Sunset Boulevard, Berwick. Call 1800 050 050 for more information.

Halcyon Berwick is set within a beautiful natural reserve, with lakes and green, open spaces.

NEWS

Businesses need a budget, strategy, structure and time TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH The are many issues common to business of all types such as managing cash-flow, finding the right staff and increasing sales, however there are some problems which tend to be experienced more commonly depending on the company size.

For example, in larger businesses issues can often revolve around investment and ability to respond quickly to market changes, whereas medium-sized businesses are often looking for ways to scale and grow their business to take it to the next level.

For small businesses, I find that the following four issues are often prevalent: 1. No defined business strategy.

2. Lack of organisational structure.

3. No defined budget.

4. Lack of time spent as the CEO. No defined business strategy This may surprise many small business owners since it is not unusual to hear that ‘business strategy’ is something only larger businesses need, but this usually stems from a lack of understanding about what business strategy really is.

For me, it is primarily about focus, direction, purpose and culture and can be simply captured on a single page.

The key is to write down explicitly (using SMART goals) what the business is trying to achieve, how it should go about getting there and what makes the business unique in terms of its product/service offering and nature of the staff.

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There are many common issues when running a business. businesses, but every business needs to sell, market itself, look after its staff, provide great products and/or services, treat customers right and manage its financials.

The question is: who is responsible for each of these areas? In small business, it is highly likely there are less people than there are roles to be filled, in which case some people will need to fulfill more than one.

The key here is to ensure that at least some time is dedicated to each role on a regular basis and hence needs to be planned in. Item 4 below is a case in point.

No defined budget A budget is simply a financial plan. You would not build a house or undertake a significant journey without a plan so why would you not

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need a financial plan to help grow your business?

Many businesses of all sizes often focus too much on sales to the detriment of net operating profit, but if you increase your revenue and don’t keep an eye on your expenses, you may well end up wiping off the benefit of any additional income.

At the end of the day, it’s what you end up with after all sales and costs have been taken into account which really matters and a budget helps you track this.

Lack of time spent as the CEO A key reason this occurs is that very few businesses define what the role of the CEO actually is.

In his book “The E-Myth Revisited”, Mi-

Picture: FILE chael E Gerber identifies the role of “The Entrepreneur” as the visionary who determines where the business is going, how and why it is different to the competition and ensures a balance across the whole business.

The CEO and entrepreneur roles are essentially the same but all too frequently, the business owner’s time is consumed by working ‘in the business’ as this is their ‘comfort zone’, the area that they know best.

Taking the time to step back regularly and look at the business from a more holistic perspective often saves time and money in the long run.

Ian Ash is the managing director of OrgMent Business Solutions. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Beetles the dung thing Victorian scientists are using insects to help stop nutrient run-off from farms and keep waterways clean.

Eastern Victoria MP and Minister for Water Harriet Shing stopped in at a dung beetle nursery in Tonimbuk to inspect Melbourne Water’s dung beetle breeding program on Monday 19 September.

“Dung beetles are amazing insects, with benefits for water quality and agriculture,” MP Harriet Shing said.

Established a year ago, the breeding program includes 16 dung beetle nurseries on Cannibal Creek Landcare Group farming properties in the Macedon Ranges, Nillumbik Shire, Western Port and the Mornington Peninsula.

The dung beetle monitoring will take place with Landcare citizen scientists gathering and uploading observations and images of dung beetles to the BioCollect project app with Atlas of Living Australia.

“This project will help us understand more about them, while farmlands will benefit from the ecosystem service they provide,” she said.

Dung beetles are commonly known as “ecosystem engineers” because they bury dung underground and turn nutrients into natural fertiliser.

Nutrient runoff has been reduced significantly and helped keep the waterways healthy.

“The health of our waterways and land is essential to our native wildlife, and to our way of life today, tomorrow and for generations to come,” she said.

Melbourne Water will measure the success of the program by the number of dung beetles reared and released from local nurseries, and aim to expand the program fourfold.

“Melbourne Water is water and so much more. We are excited to deliver this project in collaboration with Landcare volunteers and recognise its potential to be replicated by other regions,” Melbourne Water Acting Managing Director Gavan O’Neill said.

Pam Cunningham of Cannibal Creek Landcare Group, Harriet Shing and Karen Thomas of Melbourne Water.

Volunteers show Ms Shing the breeding program.

The Cannibal Creek Landcare Group with MP Harriet Shing.

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Applications now open for Hallam SC Sports Academy

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The Sports Academy is a select entry program. Students interested in becoming a student of the Academy must go through an interview and screening process and adhere to their academic studies, individual learning plans and strict criteria set by the College.

Students must provide an academic history, sporting background and references to ensure that this is the right program for them before being selected.

Students are also required to attend Selection Trials on Thursday 13 October. Note students must be enrolled as full-time Hallam Senior College students before being accepted into the Sports Academy.

2023 applications are now open for students in Years 10-12. Please see the website for more information. Note places are limited.

Hallam Senior College values relationships built on respect and responsibility where the relationships between people, learning and the environment frame our actions.

The school aimsto provide all students with the maximum opportunity for personal and academic growth in a supportive environment, one specially designed for students in their later years of secondary education.

The college provides a comprehensive school educational program with a focus on personalising specialisms in learning. A focus is linking learning to life and preparing young adults to confidently and successfully embrace their future by developing skills and attributes that set students up to be productive members of society and the wider community.

Hallam Secondary College offers an extensive range of study options that enables them to personalise a student’s timetable through a focused program approach.

Come see the College in operation and speak with College Leadership. Tours now available; call 9703 1266 for more information.

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The Hallam Secondary College Sports Academy is one of the longest running and most successful programs of its type in Victoria.

While many graduating students have had successful careers either as professional athletes or in associated sports-related occupations, our program has helped numerous athletes get drafted into the AFL/AFLW and NRL while also providing opportunities for students to enrol in several US College sporting programs. Our number one focus is academic performance and excellence.

We provide an extensive range of educational options under the new VCE model, including a range of exciting pathway options whilst assisting students in pursuing a career in the sports industry.

The new VCE model is underpinned by applied, hands-on learning in HPE, Year 10 sports science and more than 15 unique offerings in vocational education and training.

We have strong links with universities, tafes, apprenticeships, registered training organisations, state sports organisations, community and elite sporting clubs, organisations, and various talent pathways.

Our sports have a range of external elite coaches, focusing on athlete development and developing good people in our community.

We are a leader in sports science and performance, which includes access to elite sports science equipment, sports scientists, and elite development coaches.

This allows us to focus on athlete development and educating students on sports science principles while improving performance and lowering the risk of injury.

We are very proud of our relationship with Deakin University and our unique pathways that link academic excellence and career aspirations with opportunities in both school and our community.

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ENTERTAINMENT

A Queen with a voice

By Shelby Brooks Growing up in the South East suburbs hasn’t hindered singer and drag performer Brenda Bressed.

Brenda, aka Bryce Gibson, was born and bred in Endeavour Hills and now lives in Clyde North.

Brenda credits a creative childhood in the South East suburbs to sparking their journey into the art of drag.

That journey is being showcased in Brenda’s first solo cabaret night, hosted as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival next month.

“I always wanted to do a night where it’s just me and I get to sing a whole bunch of songs I love,” Brenda said.

An Evening with Brenda will be performed in a theatrette at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda from 14 to 16 October.

“I am a singer, so the night is filled with music, laughs, comedy, magic, puppetry and more,” Brenda said.

“The show tells the story of little old me, growing up in the South East suburb of Endeavour Hills, and highlights the ins and outs of a little gay boy trying to navigate his artist’s brain.”

Brenda said once she started writing the show, all the facets of her childhood started to appear.

“I found myself writing about growing up and all of the things I did as a creative individual in Endeavour Hills,” she said.

“I had so many different hobbies and instruments and things I would fixate on for a period of time and then move onto the next thing.

“Things like I had a phase I was obsessed

with magic, then I was obsessed with puppets and making puppets, then the piano accordion and yodelling.”

Brenda said she used to be embarrassed when her family brought up her strange childhood phases.

“But all those things I did really gave me the skills to be the performer I am today, so I wrote the show to be more of a celebration of what I’ve done,” Brenda said.

“Each of those phases I’ve revisited in the show and presenting them from a much more refined perspective.

“It’s a celebration of music, of individuality and all those random things I did growing up.”

Singing has been the one constant hobby that Bryce has always participated in, even studying voice in VCE. It was with Cardinia-based performing group CPAC Musical Theatre using those vocal talents that the Brenda persona first appeared in Bryce.

“The first time I ever did drag was in CPAC’s production of Kinky Boots in 2019,” she said.

“When I finished Kinky Boots, I was sad I wasn’t going to be able to do drag anymore.

“And then I was like, yes I can, I can keep going.”

Since then, Brenda has evolved into a fullyfledged character and has performed across Melbourne at various events and gigs.

“It was only really at the start of this year that I started incorporating my singing into my drag,” Brenda said.

“Ever since I started doing that I’ve found in myself my brand is flourishing and I’m really getting to know who Brenda is.”

To get tickets to An Evening with Brenda, head to melbournefringe.com.au

Brenda is a trained singer and is incorporating her vocal chops into her performances.

WHAT’S ON New Vogue/Old Time Dancing Held at the Timbarra Community Hall in Berwick every Thursday evening from 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).

Berwick Orchid Club Spring Show Flowering plant displays, demonstrations and an orchid sale will all be part of the fun at the Berwick Orchid Club Spring Show, held at the Berwick Senior Citizens Club on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September 9am to 4pm.

Admission: Adult $5, concession $3.

Light refreshments available.

Berwick Antique & Collectables Fair

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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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Native Wildlife Show Safe, fun, educational and interactive experience featuring your favourite native animals.

Show Times: Friday 23 September, 11am, 12pm, 1pm.

Casey Central Shopping Centre, Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, Narre Warren South.

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Murray Harding, Berwick Orchid Club president, preparing for the Berwick Orchid Club Spring Show over September 24 and 25.

‘Connected’ Mental Health support group ‘Connected’, a safe, nonjudgmental space for adults experiencing severe mental health issues, to connect with fellow sufferers over a cup of coffee.

The group will be gathering for the first time at the Cranbourne West Community Hub on Thursday 29 September.

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Information and Support Cranbourne (CISC) are coming together to offer a day of financial management and advice.

Financial experts, food support services and many more providers will be available to consult or make appointments with.

Free food and a sausage sizzle will be on

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offer too.

Saturday October 15, 1pm-5pm at Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East.

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GEN12 Film Festival Four of GEN12 Church’s Original films written,

directed and produced by Church members will be premiered at the free event. Actors/Cast will be Red Carpet Dressed so feel free to join in on the theme or come as casual as you like.

5.30pm Sunday 25 September at the Cranbourne Community Theatre. Brunt Street, Cranbourne.

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FOCUS ON … MEDICALLY SPEAKING

Healthy tummies help to develop healthy minds

By Gabriella Payne

Endeavour Smiles Group offers two types of professional whitening solutions, including an in-chair teeth whitening procedure in the clinic.

About teeth whitening During 2020 in Australia, there were over one million online searches for “teeth whitening” related phrases.

It is one of the most requested cosmetic dental services, and it is one way to improve your smile’s appearance.

Most people get discoloured teeth throughout their lifetime. The most common causes of tooth discolouration/staining include consuming dark beverages (such as coffee, wine, tea), certain medications, smoking, or poor oral hygiene.

Endeavour Smiles Group offers two types of professional whitening solutions. One is the in-chair teeth whitening procedure which is done in the clinic. It takes roughly 90 minutes for this procedure to be finished. The results are instant. Patients get up to eight times whiter teeth through in-chair treatment. This is the fastest and most effective way to whiten teeth.

Another option is the Boutique Whitening professional take-home kit. This kit has the same whitening material used for the in-chair treatment. However, it comes at a lower concentration since it will not be applied by a professional. The whitening solution is applied to custom dental trays that are moulded exactly to the shape of your teeth.

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The age old saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ has ensured many children stay healthy and strong with a nutritious, balanced diet for years now - and it’s still just as relevant a saying as any.

To help your children thrive in the classroom, it’s important to be feeding them a healthy, nutritious diet filled with all the energy they need to grow and flourish as young students.

But when life gets busy, it can be hard to ensure the food your family’s eating is covering all the necessary bases, so why not use these handy tips to help boost your child’s brain power?

Firstly: start your day the right way.

Breakfast is often overlooked and sometimes rushed, but this morning meal is one of the most important of the day.

Fuelling up before school with a healthy balanced breakfast will ensure your child has all the energy they need to play, learn and power on throughout the day.

Whole grain cereals and toast are always a quick, easy option and for the colder months, why not try some porridge?

Fresh fruit smoothies, yoghurt, eggs and beans are all other quick, nutritious ideas… the ideas are limitless.

A healthy lunchbox made up of a mixture of foods will keep your kids happy and eating healthily, and to save on time, try preparing it the night before.

Opt for fresh, unprocessed foods such as pieces of fruit and tubs of yoghurt as sweet

treats and avoid processed, sugary foods which provide little to no nutritional value.

A good old fashioned sandwich with wholemeal bread is always a good lunch time staple, and remind your kids to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

If you struggle to get your kids to drink water, why not try adding a splash of lemon juice, or getting them a fun, colourful water bottle to drink out of?

Dinner ideas are endless, but as long as you’re getting plenty of veggies, some protein and other important nutrients in your diet, your kids will be perfectly placed to make the most out of their education.

And the last tip? By eating healthily yourself, you’ll be leading by example and be a healthy eating role model for your kids into the future.

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FOCUS ON … EARLY LEARNING AND PRIMARY

Students given a voice Don Bosco Catholic Primary School takes student voice seriously in many elements of school life.

Principal Treasa Barwick has a relentless focus on child safety and the power of student voice within this.

Through online surveys and student focus sessions, the staff group are encouraged to reimagine how feedback will improve professional learning relationships amongst students and with their teachers across the school.

This empowers the students to speak up for what they believe is important in their education and school community.

This, coupled with a redesign of student leadership, has given our students a purposeful opportunity to become actively involved in the life of the school.

Students engage with the school community by coordinating special days, organising fortnightly care groups (focusing on peer connectedness and social skills), planning and leading all school assemblies and giving their feedback on things that impact their schooling (such as school improvement initiatives, child safety and their specialist learning and teaching program).

In addition to this, we are working with our parent community to find ways in which to include their voices on similar topics through online surveys and within our School Advisory and Parents and Friends’ Committees.

These groups prove to be great opportunities for our parents to also be active contributors to their child’s education.

Don Bosco Catholic Primary School students.

Do kids have enough munch time at lunch time?

Recent research conducted by Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) and School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (SENS) has revealed some interesting information about kids and their lunchtimes.

Most primary-aged kids only receive around 10 minutes to eat their lunch at school, despite the fact that many parents and teachers agree that this is not enough time.

The Deakin University study showed that most parents believed children needed at least 15 minutes to each their lunch before being permitted to go outside to play.

“Our research found that some parents also believe that limiting eating times influences the types of food their children wanted to take for lunch,” says Dr Melissa Burton from SENS. “For example, with less time to eat, children are more likely to prioritise the most appealing foods in their lunchbox, such as the treats, which are often nutrient poor,” she said.

“These findings not only have implications for children’s health but also their abil-

Research has shown that giving school children an extra five minutes to eat their lunch before play is likely to benefit them in a variety of ways.

Picture: ISTOCK ity to learn, as research tells us that good nutrition is necessary to help children thrive academically.”

Dr Claire Margerison from IPAN said that though research revealed parents reporting their children would be more likely to finish the contents of their lunch box with more time, there are mixed views on whose responsibility it is to encourage healthy eating, among other things.

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ers surveyed said only parents and children should choose what food they eat at school, while one quarter of parents and one third of teachers believed that schools should have a responsibility to monitor food brought from home,” said Dr Margerison.

“Criticising individual children’s lunchboxes was generally viewed as inappropriate among both parents and teachers,” she said.

However, the study also showed that parents were open to general suggestions and

feedback about the contents of kids’ lunchboxes.

“Many parents thought teachers should eat their own lunch with the children, believing this would be a good opportunity to role model healthy eating to children,” said Dr Margerison.

This sentiment wasn’t as popular with teachers as it was with parents.

“Children spend so much of their time at school, the lines between what is the parent’s responsibility and what is the teacher’s responsibility is often blurred, and these research findings certainly highlight some of those grey areas,” Dr Margerison said.

The study clearly shows that giving children an extra five minutes to eat their lunch will be beneficial and has the potential to increase children’s ability to focus and learn.

“How we find that extra five minutes is what we want to look at next,” said Dr Margerison.

“Do we take it from play time or class time, or could we have an educational lunch and teach about nutrition at the same time?”

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Living the school’s motto

By Henry Grossek, Principal, Berwick Lodge Primary School In the earliest days of Berwick Lodge Primary School, in early February of 1990, as the inaugural principal I would meet with our founding school council almost fortnightly for many months – there is simply so much to do when establishing a new school. The topic of our school motto took up considerable time at a couple of those meetings. We finally settled on Learning for Life as our school motto.

There’s nothing especially surprising or novel in that choice. Nonetheless, it is a powerful beacon by which we can frame our teaching and learning programs for all children, not to mention being a concise statement of the culture that we aim to develop and sustain.

The beauty of the motto lies in the crystalclear clarity of our school’s overarching goal coupled with the flexibility that it at once affords. A very neat juxtaposition – a contrast that creates an interesting effect.

Amongst the many aims of our school’s educational program for our students, the importance of developing critical thinking minds is central. Critical thinking is a skill that transcends subject areas – being of prime importance in every area and aspect of the curriculum and by extension, life itself. Ironically, critical thinking is not one of the more readily measured skills such as literacy and numeracy and does not lend itself well to school by state and national comparisons.

It is as such, something which can easily, accidentally ‘slip off the radar’, so to speak in the ever-present pressure under which schools operate to deliver high scores in national standardised tests.

I’m proud to say that we don’t allow that to happen at our school.

Berwick Lodge Primary School students.

Keeping your kids busy and the planet happy With school holidays here, many parents and guardians may be scratching their heads trying to think of activities to keep their kids occupied.

Read on to find out a few fun ideas to keep the kids busy in a sustainable way.

Make your own backyard games: rather than buying new toys for the holidays, use a few common household items to create some fun games. For example, find empty plastic bottles, paint them white with red stripes and use tennis balls to make your own pin bowling set.

Go on an insect scavenger hunt: create a checklist of insect pictures of the bugs and other critters found in your backyard.

Go outside with the kids and a magnifying glass and teach them about the little beasties around your home.

Build a little vegie garden. Pick up a small garden bed from your local hardware store, along with enough bags of soil, manure and other products to fill it. Plant some easy veggie seedlings and use some icy pole sticks to write the name of the plants in the garden.

Not only will these activities keep your kids entertained and happy for some time over the holidays, they will also benefit the planet!

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Taking the stress away The love of their life is just a breathless moment away ... that’s all a bride needs to focus on during their special day.

But before the big day there’s still plenty to be done. Here’s a list of tips for dealing with the stresses.

Everyone is an expert, and they will give lots of well-meaning advice. Accept it with a smile, take what is useful and research. That will ensure the perfect day.

Start at least 18 months ahead of the preferred date and visit three or four wedding expos. With everything from the invitations to honeymoon ideas under one roof, the experience and diversity of a wide range of wedding professionals are readily available.

Start with a realistic budget and be prepared to compromise rather than stress about future finances.

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With most people owning a phone with a good camera, a bride and groom can find themselves feeling like movie stars surrounded by paparazzi, when they really should have eyes only for their photographer. Smile for everyone, but keep the focus on the main photographer.

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Have a realistic timeframe for getting makeup and hair done, getting the dress just right, and having a few pre-ceremony photos done. Time will fly, so keep it real and arrive at the ceremony just late enough to keep up tradition!

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Get enough sleep the night before, keep it fun with the bridesmaids while getting ready, have a good supply of nibbles and easy finger food and water to keep energy up. Avoid any foods that could stain.

Plan to take a weekend or two free of any wedding chores to recoup from the wedding planning stress.

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Shaping priorities The City of Casey has opened a new survey for residents to share their priorities for the municipality with the council.

The ‘Shape your City 2 Year Check-In survey‘ will give residents the opportunity to express their thoughts to the council to ensure they are reflected in the City’s future plans.

In 2020/21, the council conducted its largest engagement campaign, providing residents with the opportunity to have their say on the Long-Term Community Vision 2031 and Council Plan 2021-25, as well as several other strategies, to help plan and deliver community services and infrastructure for the future.

Now mid-way through the current Council Plan term, council is again checking-in with the community to understand their priorities.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said the mid-way check-in aims to put the Casey community at the forefront of council planning and will help council identify community needs and aspirations.

“The City of Casey is committed to ensuring the diverse voices of our community are reflected in future council decisions, and plans for the services valued most,” said Ms Duff.

“The mid-way check-in of the Council Plan will help ensure council’s planning continues to respond to the priorities and expectations of our community.”

Community feedback will be used to inform the Council Plan’s action plan for 2023/24, financial plans and other key strategic documents for the next financial year.

As well as filling out the survey, residents are encouraged to also participate through an interactive budgeting tool which lets them allocate ‘points’ to their priority council services.

Council officers will also be talking to the community and directly seeking their feedback at engagement pop-up events held throughout September and October, providing the community with the opportunity to share their feed-

Dog injured Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 35-year-old man after a police officer was allegedly assaulted and a police dog injured in Cranbourne South on Sunday morning, 18 September.

Police responded to reports of people seen breaking into vehicles on Edgar Avenue about 6.30am.

As the Dog Squad officer approached the scene, he was allegedly assaulted and hit over the head, police said.

A struggle ensued and the police dog was deployed before the alleged offender was bitten on the leg.

It’s alleged the assailant drove off, dragging the police dog alongside the car as the dog was still attached to his leg, police said.

The dog let go after the driver tried to close the door on him.

The male leading senior constable was taken to hospital for a check-up and the police dog taken to the vet for treatment.

The vehicle was later found burnt out on Langley Boulevard in Lang Lang.

Officers investigating the incident arrested a 35-year-old man at a Kilsyth property on Monday 19 September.

The man, of no fixed address, was charged with assault police, resist arrest, intentionally cause injury, use prohibited weapon without exemption, attempted theft from motor vehicle, intentional exposure of police officer to risk by driving, disqualified driving and criminal damage by fire.

He was remanded in custody to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 20 September.

Police said charges related to injuries sustained by police dog Duke were expected to be laid at a later date.

Head to the Casey Conversations website to complete the survey. 238145 back in person.

Residents are encouraged to visit council’s engagement portal Casey Conversations to complete the survey and share their feedback

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To complete the survey, and for a list of dates and locations of engagement events, head to conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/2year_checkin

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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.

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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.

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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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“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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Window into community Embracing the thunderous welcome of the Torres Strait founder, director, and production manager of new far northeast Australian dance company Ginar, Bala Mosa, gives us a preview of the troupe’s inaugural tour which is set to captivate audiences in October.

While the last two years have seen people yearning for international excitement, right here on home soil, a resounding rhythm has been growing. Bursting with the raw, tribal, full-bodied drums and melodies of Australia’s far northeast, Ginar not only brings mesmerising entertainment to audiences, but also an immersive introduction to our other Australian Indigenous culture – that of the islands of the Torres Strait.

Ginar, a Torres Strait Islander word meaning dance, weaves together live dance, music, and documentary vignettes to present a vibrant tapestry of cultural and historical styling of this tropical region.

Founder and director of Ginar, Bala Mosa, said the show pays homage to the land and sea from the top of Australia to the border of Papua New Guinea.

“It has been a true community effort to bring this show to life,” he said.

“To authentically capture the music, history, and cultural style of my home country, I had to not only draw on my own experiences, but also the experiences of many tribal groups.

“In fact, this dance company is probably one of the most multi-talented you’ll find anywhere. Just like in community, our dancers are also the musicians, singers, and crafters of costumes and drums.

“This authenticity, this window into what community is really like, is what Ginar offers audiences. It’s the difference between seeing a hand-fed croc jump at the zoo and seeing one in its natural state.”

The road to bringing Ginar to audiences

as authentically as possible has been central to Mosa. Though he is the ultimate decisionmaker, he consults rigorously with different families and tribal groups on what songs, music and dances are used in the show.

“It is essential to the truth of the show that not just one voice shapes Ginar, but that of a wide cross-section of Torres Strait Island communities,” he said.

“When our troupe, made up of different families, goes on stage, they are united in a unanimous chorus of welcome.

“They each have their own series of dances, each uniquely styled and unmistakably distinct, but what ties us together is our desire to communicate the joy and affection we feel represents the culture of the Torres Strait Islands.”

Mosa and the full troupe of Ginar is keenly anticipating their debut in October, which will showcase performances full of cultural elements unique to the Torres Strait Islands.

“Audiences can expect a visual and musical extravaganza, accented with audiovisual vignettes from the Torres Strait, and powerful and fluid dance to booming bass drum rhythms.

“Through Ginar, we aim to bring Torres Strait musical heritage to the world. We are excited to step boldly into the spotlight, and we are so proud of every element of culture in the show.

“We can’t wait to share these with audiences as our family welcomes yours.”

Catch Ginar on its premiere Australian tour before it takes the world by storm!

Ginar Australia will be touring throughout October in Narre Warren; Toowoomba, Queensland; Frankston, and Albury, New South Wales. For more information on Ginar Australia and to book tickets, visit ginar.co Appearing at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren on 13 October, 2022.

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Despite unmistakably being the best side all year, the Magpies had no right to overturn a grand final in the style in which they did – but that’s what great teams simply do.

Not only were they trailing at every change, Shane Dwyer’s men were gone – facing a deficit of 21 points at the 23-minute mark of the third term, with just 30 points of its own to that point in time.

Emerging superstar Will Howe kicked truly to bring the Pies back within 15, before Riley Siwes immediately followed suit.

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He emerged from a dense pack with Sherrin in hand and proceeded to kick an arrow of a drop punt over the umpires cap to shift his side back within a kick.

At the final huddle of the year, Dwyer urged his men: “if you leave anything out here, you haven’t done enough.”

While he started in the middle of the ground in an obvious magnet move, Jarrod Smith found space and waltzed inside the arc to then put the Pies in front for the first time since the opening 10 minutes of the game.

Woori Yallock instantaneously answered, before the Pies once again found solace in the hands and right boot of Richardson.

After a selection of minor scores that saw the Pies edge ahead by a solitary behind, Richardson converted a long-range set shot that put his side up by more than a kick.

It would eventually be the final goal of the game, as Narre Warren booted seven consecutive behinds to edge over the three-goal buffer, ultimately securing a famous 9.18 (72) to 8.10 (58) triumph.

While there was a surplus of dramatic twists in the game, none could quite top the beginning of the match, when the two sides were asked to leave the field for lightning and thunder protocols.

Almost like something seen in a box-office hit, the players, umpires and officials were ushered from the ground at the conclusion of the national anthem.

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GOAL BY GOAL TIMELINE TIME PLAYER (CLUB) MARGIN NARRE WARREN v WOORI YALLOCK FIRST QUARTER 03.28 J Smith (Narre Warren) Magpies by 6 06.44 J Ryan (Woori Yallock) Scores level 20.45 J Ryan (Woori Yallock) Tigers by 8 24.04 K Busoli (Woori Yallock) Tigers by 15 End of quarter: Narre Warren 1.2 (8) v Woori Yallock 3.5 (23) SECOND QUARTER 01.31 W Howe (Narre Warren) Tigers by 8 02.30 L Odea Woori Yallock) Tigers by 14 20.50 T Toner (Narre Warren) Tigers by 7 End of quarter: Narre Warren 3.6 (24) v Woori Yallock 4.6 (30) THIRD QUARTER 06.00 J Ryan (Woori Yallock) Tigers by 13 07.24 K Busoli (Woori Yallock) Tigers by 19 16.23 T Toner (Narre Warren) Tigers by 14 20.53 J Lindgren (Woori Yallock) Tigers by 21 23.15 W Howe (Narre Warren) Tigers by 15 24.10 R Siwes (Narre Warren) Tigers by 9 31.57 J Richardson (Narre Warren) Tigers by 3 End of quarter: Narre Warren 7.7 (49) v Woori Yallock 7.9 (51) FOURTH QUARTER 04.51 J Smith (Narre Warren) Magpies by 3 07.31 J Hay (Woori Yallock) Tigers by 3 14.38 J Richardson (Narre Warren) Magpies by 7 End of quarter: Narre Warren 9.18 (72) v Woori Yallock 8.10 (58)

Both sides were brave in the conditions. 299107 about the situation now, but he was far from impressed at the time.

“We didn’t know what was going on, I have never had that before in my playing or coaching career,” he said.

“We went in there and the twos had won, so we didn’t know what to do, in the end when they said it was going to be 50 minutes, I just told the twos to come in an enjoy themselves.

“I walked out and saw the ground and thought ‘oh sh*t’, because obviously the dryer the better for us.

“There’s not much you can do, I just hope that never happens again.

“We thought we were going to take ground with the footy, but after that rain, it changed everything – they did it better than us for two and a half quarters.

“We like it dry, switching the play and that; we hardly did that all day, because we couldn’t.”

Regardless of the fact his side was down by four goals deep into the third, with just four on the board for the game, Dwyer always felt confident his side would have the run in the legs.

“We were more thinking about what we could do in the last quarter,” he said of his thoughts when Howe was lining up at the 23-minute mark of the third.

“We felt they were going to run out of legs at some stage; they did last week against Wandin and again in the first one (first final) where Wandin were all over them.

“So we sort of played on that saying ‘they will stop, they will stop’… to their credit the ball rarely got past half way in the last quarter and we got it back on our terms.”

Goal kicking was a constant rock in Dwyer’s shoe last season and just when the Pies looked to have turned that corner this season, his side booted 2.11 in the final term.

Much like the delay to the match, it’s looked back on in laughter.

“Is that what we kicked,” he questioned.

“I tell you what though, that last point was the best point of all time because as soon as it got to 13 points (the difference), they needed to kick three and we were 24 minutes in, we felt that we were okay.

“A lot of those were 40-45 out with a heavy

footy and heavy legs, but the guys delivered. “(Jake) Richardson delivered in the last, (Will) Howe kicked a couple, the guys that have stood up for us all year stood up in the last quarter.”

Elation at the sound of the final siren bathed Narre Warren players, supporters and it certainly didn’t miss the coach’s box.

“It’s definitely more emotional than playing,” Dwyer said.

“When I played I never cried when I won a couple of flags, but I had the tears going in the box.

“Two of my assistant coaches are two of my closest mates; Peter Lindsay’s in there, he was my first ever coach and Brad Scalzo, who is our playing assistant, was in there because he did his knee at the start of the year.

“I played in a premiership with him (Scalzo), they mean a lot to me and it means a lot coming off Covid.

“We’ve played a year and a half of footy and I have been there three years – it’s pretty pleasing.”

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Bloods win classic decider

By Tyler Lewis It was an instant classic.

Olinda Ferny Creek and Narre Warren have created history in an epic Outer East Premier Division grand final for the ages.

There was only one problem with such a terrific contest… there had to be a loser.

After four intense periods of netball, nothing could separate the two sides, locked in at 36 apiece.

The Magpies trailed by multiple goals at every change, including by three at the last, before they – led by superstar Erin Bell – stormed home like a freight train.

By no means did Bell have her highest scoring quarter in the fourth – no that came in the second, when she converted 10 goals – but it was her ability to absorb the pressure and shoot truly when it counted the most.

Bell scored all seven of the Magpies goals in a tense final stanza, before she took an extremely long-range shot on the final whistle.

The crowd collectively held its breathe, but excruciatingly for the Narre Warren faithful on the hill at the opposing end, the ball bounced twice before falling to the ground.

Narre Warren proceeded to start extra time like it finished the fourth, swiftly jumping out to a two goal lead.

The game appeared to be slipping from the Bloods’ hands when sharp-shooter Hayley Howard was struggling to execute what she had done for the best part of the match.

At one point, it forced the Olinda Ferny Creek bench to ponder an up the court move.

But to Howard’s credit, she overturned her earlier yips to hold her composure in the tumbling rain.

The Bloods surged from a one-goal deficit at the mid-way point of over time to outscore the Pies five goals to three in the second allotment, ultimately winning 44 to 43.

When the final whistle sounded it was ecstasy for Olinda Ferny Creek and agony for Narre Warren, as it took well over an hour to decide the A Grade premiership.

Olinda Ferny Creek: A Grade premiers. 299108

The two emotions on grand final day. 299108 The win was the first defeat the Bloods scored over Narre Warren this season and is Olinda Ferny Creek’s fifth A Grade premiership in just six seasons.

Bloods’ captain and centre Krista Tomlinson – who has played a crucial role in the sides aforementioned run of success – was crowned best on court.

In Division One, Seville will meet Berwick for one last time in season 2022, after the Blues dismantled Yarra Glen in Saturday’s preliminary final.

The Blues led by three or less goals at the

Pictures: ROB CAREW first and main break, before surging clear in the third and final quarters.

Seville out-scored the Bulls eight to one in the third, before finishing with a 15 to seven run in the last.

Ella Morse (19 goals) and Hayley Ray (18 goals) were the two scorers for the Blues, while Stephanie Gibbs shot truly on 14 occasions for the Bulls.

Luiza Sulemani, Cleo Minney and Morse were named as Seville’s best, while Peta Fay, Katelyn Vanderkolk and Jacqueline Hibberd were amongst the Bulls’ best.

Best on Court Krista Tomlinson with her two children: Isla (8 months) and Elena (2 and a half). 299108

SCOREBOARD TEAM QT HT 3QT FT OT1 OT2 NARRE WARREN 8 20 29 36 40 43 OLINDA FERNY CREEK 11 22 32 36 39 44 Best on court: Krista Tomlinson (Olinda Ferny Creek)

’Richo’ caps off a week to remember in grand style

By Tyler Lewis There’s a sense of similarity between Jake Richardson’s two premiership medallions.

On both occasions there was a raging favourite, an un-backable underdog and – of course – simply horrendous conditions.

In 2019, his Magpies were making up the numbers on grand final day, participating in the dance for 120 minutes before Berwick was awarded its third-successive premiership.

In 2022 there’s a number of sentiments that are comparable, despite the shoe being on the other foot.

No one backed Woori Yallock, particularly with the way the Tigers were finishing finals – losing each of their last three (now four) second halves coming in.

But in both grand finals, the football gods removed the prospect of complacency, and Richardson, the now two-time premiership player and league-medal winner, can compare the two after his sides stirring comeback victory on Sunday.

“It’s just so good, to be challenged and come back, it’s just unreal,” he said.

“Second time around for me, it’s a bit more enjoyable to come from behind and win, I guess the first one was a bit of a shock beating Berwick when we weren’t expected to.

“But today, we came in as favourites; it was good to get over the line.

“The conditions probably brought the game closer, both times.

“It helped us out the first time around and nearly helped them out today, but I think with our run we always knew we could run over the top of them.

“That was the most impressive thing.”

Although he was never going to accumulate his atypical 15 marks and seven goals in the state of the ground, Richardson still managed to impact the game in officious style.

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The moment he’s waited all year for... ‘number 14, Jake Richardson’. 299107 And if it wasn’t for his second-half influence that grossed two crucial majors, he wouldn’t have stood out the front of the change rooms, wreathed in a premiership flag with Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline bouncing off the walls within.

Much like his apprentice – Will Howe – Richardson gripped onto the moment and accomplished the task he is asked to do by coach Shane Dwyer.

“I had to take it on my shoulders and put it through,” he said of his two goals.

“I had to absorb the pressure and do what

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I am there to do and that’s kick goals.”

In what has been a big week for ‘Cho’, the key-forward is humbled by his league medal, but is comfortable handing it back for further premiership success alongside his great mates.

“A little bit yeah,” he joked of his big week.

“On Monday I was obviously going in for the goal-kicking (award) and I didn’t think I was a chance with Kurt racking up 40 touches a week.

“And obviously Codes (Trent Cody) and what not, and in the past I have never really

Picture: ROB CAREW polled well, so I didn’t think I was a chance.

“It’s nice recognition, but today is what it’s all about.

“It’s a great reward for effort over the last two or three years, or whatever it was, without playing footy with Covid and stuff.

“The reward for effort from the start of pre-season through to now.”

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Dandy dulled by Dragons

By Jonty Ralphsmith NAB League programs are not defined by premierships.

Some would say that is an oversimplification of any football club’s aspirations.

But it’s a certainty in the talent-promoting pathway program where clubs’ draftees are more celebrated than team success – even if the pair are not mutually exclusive.

Individual player development and personal growth within the Stingrays’ squad is where Nick Cox’s coaching staff can hold great pride.

One poor game might have lost the Stingrays a premiership, but they have at least five in draft contention including likely top-20 picks Mitch Szybkowski and Henry Hustwaite.

The big-bodied inside midfielders have different skillsets and will end up on AFL lists, but wherever they go they will always share Rays 2022 memories with all their teammates.

Their top-age year at the Rays Cave was defined by exciting, quick footy where they were backed in to get the ball forward and attack bravely.

It got them a 12-4 win-loss record, including six wins by two goals or less, and plenty of highlights.

Dandenong has set itself up well for next year too, with a tight-knit group of 17-year-olds who all still have at least one more NAB League season left and already have three finals to their names.

With the result sealed, Cox threw 17-yearolds Harry de Mattia, Kade De La Rue and Cooper Simpson into the first centre bounce of the final quarter, giving them opportunity against hot opposition to help their development.

Sam Frangalas kicked a clutch goal from outside 50 when Dandenong was still holding on in the second quarter. He finished with 17 disposals and five inside 50s.

Kobe Shipp was a shining light in a backline

Dandenong finished the season with a 12-4 record. that had to defend 56 inside 50s.

The polished Simpson (15 disposals, one goal) came into the game in the second half, even if the returnees stifled his momentum somewhat.

Likewise Kade De La Rue, who has 16 games of NAB League experience under his belt, including a 16 disposal, four tackle slog in the grand final.

“We wanted to get the 17-year-olds playing against some pretty good players (in the last quarter) and they have done well but the expectation now is they will go up another level which I am sure that they will,” Cox said.

The Stingrays were never in the contest against a hotter and more skilful Sandringham, going down by 43 points.

On a wet Friday night at Ikon Park, Sandringham was cleaner from the outset, flattening the Rays in an ominous first-quarter display.

The Dragons piled on five goals and the Stingrays were kept scoreless and with no fronthalf opportunities after 25 minutes of footy.

“We were pretty ordinary early with our fundamentals, we didn’t do things well, whether that has to do with the occasion, it was a disap-

Picture: JAZZ BENNETT

pointing part of the night,” Cox said.

Will Ashcroft, who was named best-onground with 39 disposals, had 14 touches up to quarter time.

The Rays were unable to shut down any of Sandringham’s top prospects, and those players proved matchwinners.

Cam McKenzie’s inside work and speed (26 disposals, six tackles and two goals), Olli Hotton’s work-rate (25 and a goal) and Harry Sheezel’s 10 score involvements, including four goals, were too much for Dandenong to overcome.

Despite Jess McManus’ game-high 23 hitouts, the Stingrays could not stop Sandringham in the engine room.

In his first game back after a nine-week injury layoff, Taj Campbell-Farrell did not even go in there, playing instead off half-forward.

“I think we would’ve played him, he still had good moments and showed a little bit, he’s a had a pretty good year so it was a roll of the dice,” Cox said reflecting on the decision. “(It was) nothing to do with winning or losing, we wanted to improve his draft prospects and he showed some okay signs and if (he’s) not

(drafted) he will come back as a 19-year-old.”

Dandenong won the first centre clearance of the second quarter and that led to an immediate Hugo Nosiara major on the goal line.

There was more fight and territory for the Stingrays in that quarter, but they could not put it on the scoreboard, nor could they resist when Sandringham went the other way.

By halftime, the 26-point quarter time margin had extended to 45 points and at threequarter-time it was at 62.

“We weren’t brave with our ball movement like we have been all year and that had a bit to do with the pressure Sandy put on us, so it is good for their development going forward.

“Good players adapt quickly and we didn’t do that.

“On the night the better team won but what I will say about our group is we lost and we were very respectful and humble – not sure whether they were.”

It was game over when Dandenong put on four final quarter goals to trim the final margin.

Cox thought Jaxon Binns was clearly the Stingrays best, and his run was typically relentless, and Finn Emile-Brennan had his moments using his foot skills to rebound.

But losing the possession count by 66 and still being out-tackled was indicative of the opposition’s supremacy and heat on the night.

“We thought it was a bonus to get where we got, but in saying that, it was disappointing to finish the year off with our worst performance,” he said.

“Overall the amount of development and betterment of players is something we’re pretty proud of as a coaching group.”

Dandenong’s loss on Friday comes after it lost the girls’ grand final against Wester Jets earlier in 2022.

The club’s sole boys’ premiership came in 2018.

Brilliant Boogie on target after braining them in Prelude

By David Nagel Pakenham trainer Peter Moody has a top contender for this year’s $1million Group-1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) after Boogie Dancer produced a dominant prelude victory at Caulfield on Saturday.

The three-year-old filly - Sooboog/Search For Fame - relished the heavy-8 conditions and a step up to 1400 metres to waltz away with the $300,000 Group-2 Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m).

Boogie Dancer will now return to Caulfield on Wednesday 12 October where she will take on the 1600-metre journey for the first time.

Boogie Dancer is currently on the third line of betting, at $8, behind interstate raiders Zougotcha (Chris Waller) and In Secret (James Cummings).

Boogie Dancer showed exciting promise as a two-year-old, winning three of four races – including a strong victory over 1400-metres that set her apart as a potential Guineas filly in the spring.

Moody returned the filly to the track over an unsuitable 1200-metre trip at Moonee Valley on Saturday 3 September, before stepping her up to seven furlongs on the weekend.

With all three of her wins coming on soft or heavy ground, jockey Luke Nolen was smiling as the heavens opened just prior to the race.

The heavy-8 would prove no obstacle at all, with Boogie Dancer settling well back in the field before unleashing a withering run in the straight, claiming the leaders at the 200 and

Thousand Guineas, here we come! The Peter Moody trained Boogie Dancer scores an impressive victory at Caulfield on Saturday. 299885 Picture: GEORGE SAL/RACING PHOTOS racing clear for a three-length victory.

“She’s had form in it, so we weren’t disappointed when the rain came and she motored through it,” Nolen explained post-race.

He also praised Moody and his team at Pakenham, who capitalised on Boogie Dancer’s residual fitness during a short six-week break between her two and three-year-old days.

“It’s hard to get a horse into form, and then peak again, and it seems Pete’s been able to hold her form, and that’s a massive tick for Pete and Katherine (Coleman) and the team at home,” Nolen said.

“She’s a very relaxed, capable and lovely horse to do anything with at home and she probably takes everything in her stride as a result.”

Nolen said he also held no fears for a wide gate.

“I was always going to be second half anyway and riding her to be the strongest horse late,” Nolen said.

“I was speaking to a very influential form man prior to today, he does my maps, and he thought a couple of these might have been suspect at 1400.

“And that was on a dry deck, so it was always going to play into my hands when it softened right up.

“She’ll have a week at the beach now, a couple of tick-over gallops, and she’ll be cherryripe for the final in three weeks.

Majority owner Wylie Dalziel was confident heading into the race, especially when the rain appeared.

“It was good timing I suppose, it gave the track a good sprinkle, but we weren’t worried about the track if it hadn’t of deteriorated, we thought she’d get through it nicely, just the barrier was always going to be the issue,” Dalziel said.

“But she’s won really convincingly, so I’m just rapt for all the owners, and Moods, it’s great.

“The way she’s won today, we’re off to the Thousand Guineas, so I’m just rapt for this ownership group…it’s a great day.

“We have (had runners before in the Guineas), but probably not as strong as what we have with Boogie Dancer.”

Fellow Pakenham trainer Phillip Stokes kicked off the card at Caulfield in impressive fashion, with Unique Artist winning the $80,000 BenchMark-78 Handicap (2000m).

On-course trainers Colin Scott (Denim Wars) and Shane Stockdale (Tuppence Ha’penny) also trained winners on their home track at Pakenham on Monday.

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