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Nossal’s Bollywood success By Eleanor Wilson Berwick’s Nossal High School is slowly branching out from its strong academic foundation, and the school’s Bollywood club is at the forefront. In late August, the club competed in the High School Dance Competition - a statewide freestyle dance contest using Bollywood dance music and styles. The theme ‘life goes on’ guided the group’s five minute routine; an intricate medley of upbeat Bollywood tunes, modern pop music and theatrical Bollywood ballads. They returned home with a silver medal. Story page 13 Nossal High School received a silver medal at the High School Dance competition in August. Picture: SUPPLIED
Pain at the pump “Transport and geographically disadvantaged” residents in Melbourne’s South East are set to feel the pressure of the cut to the fuel excise on Thursday 29 September more than their innercity counterparts, according to Community Information and Support Cranbourne executive officer Leanne Petridis.
A 23-cent per litre sales tax levied by the Australian Government on petrol and diesel purchased at the bowser is set to double, having been temporarily halved by the Federal Government from its original 46-cent mark back in March. Ms Petridis said her service was already experiencing high demand for fuel vouchers at a time when other financial pressures such as
interest rate increases are already making life difficult, with driving becoming a “luxury” for many in the community. “We’ve given away $500 in petrol vouchers today,” Ms Petridis said on Monday afternoon, 26 September. “Where people are already struggling to make ends meet or might be hanging on, having that extra burden of high prices adds to
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that stress and pressure that budgets are already feeling. “People will prioritise fuel over food in our experiences at Cranbourne, whereas with our inner city agencies, it’s a reverse. Due to accessibility to public transport out here, people simply don’t have that option. Continued page 2
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Still waiting for land By Marcus Uhe The Community Safety Building Authority has confirmed they are yet to acquire land for an SES Unit in Clyde. In the 2017-18 State Budget, $2 million was promised for an SES Unit to be established in Clyde A further $28.5 million was provided in the 2022/23 State Budget to maintain facilities for SES volunteers, upgrade priority vehicles and help volunteers respond to floods and other emergencies. “CSBA are pursuing a suitable site with appropriate due diligence underway,” a government spokesperson said on Monday 26 September. “This includes investigating a co-location opportunity with a new station for Clyde CFA.” A parcel of land on Cranbourne-Frankston Road was acquired earlier this year for an SES Unit in Cranbourn - a project promised as part of the 2017-18 State Budget, like its Clyde equivalent. Settlement on land for a brand new 24-
Land is yet to be acquired for an SES Unit in Clyde. 253047 hour police station for Clyde North occurred in May 2022, on Matterhorn Drive, in close proximity to the promised Clyde North Fire Station. The police station was a 2018 election promise from the Labor Party, with an expect-
ed completion date in 2022. Liberal candidate for Bass, Aaron Brown said Labor was all excuses and no action. “The issue here is not a lack of land, rather a lack of any solid commitment by Labor. “Labor promised an SES unit in Clyde SES, but never delivered it. Labor promised a Clyde North Police Station, but never delivered it. “Clyde residents have been ignored for too long, and if elected as the Member for Bass, I look forward to working with Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Brad Battin on this important local issue.” Mr Brown also confirmed a Liberal Government would build the police station at Clyde North. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale was contacted for comment. The Narre Warren SES Unit, which currently services residents in the City of Casey, will be responsible for training the new volunteers at Cranbourne and Clyde. If you’re interested in volunteering, head to ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/volunteer or call 1300 VICSES (1300 842 737).
Teen injured Police are investigating after a teenager sustained a suspected stab wound in Pakenham on Saturday 24 September. Emergency services were called to Superior Waters to reports of an injured man about 8.30am. A 18-year-old Narre Warren man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Fuel prices set to increase as excise returns to normal From page 1 “It’s a bit like being on a treadmill. People are constantly being in that stressful position of working out what bill needs to be paid. What food can we eat? Or how far can we travel?” Clients of CISC have shared accounts of minimising travel as much as possible to cut down on the use of their cars, including grouping chores and tasks together. “Some people are parking their car where they need to be hanging around there until they need to move again, just minimising travel as much as possible,” Ms Petridis said.
“Sadly, people are used to living on a shoestring and this just adds to that.” The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said they would be monitoring wholesale and retail petrol prices closely and wiould not hesitate to take action on evidence of price collusion or misleading statements on price movements. The commission said they did not expect retail prices to be immediately impacted by the cut to the excise, due to a range of factors including global currency exchange rates and the international price of oil.
They also anticipate a longer lag in the adjustment of prices in regional locations compared to more urban areas, due to a lower turnover of product. “We will shortly be engaging with fuel wholesalers and retailers to say that we do not expect to see uncharacteristic or abnormal wholesale and retail price increases in the days leading up to, and on the day of, or after, the reintroduction of the full rate of fuel excise,” ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said on Monday 5 September. “Our monitoring and analysis will assess and
report on all factors influencing retail prices. “The ACCC will continue its weekly reporting to consumers about what is happening to fuel prices and when to find the cheapest fuel.” Unleaded petrol hit an average peak price of 218.4 cents/litre in mid-March before the excise was halved, reaching a dip of 157 cents/ litre in mid-April. Advice from the RACV on saving fuel includes accelerating gently, driving at lower speeds than usual, keeping tyres properly inflated and removing unnecessary weight from your car.
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‘Unsafe’ section to close By Eleanor Wilson A “dangerous” unsealed stretch of Ballarto Road will be closed to through traffic until it is appropriately upgraded in several years’ time, City of Casey administrators announced at a council meeting on 20 September. An approximate 100-metre section of Ballarto Road will be closed near the intersection with Nelson Street in Cranbourne East at the start of November to curb operational and safety concerns, the council said. The current timeline has the delivery of an upgrade to Ballarto Road in stages up until 2026/27, subject to funding and approvals. But council officers said the increasing traffic and heavy vehicle volume is resulting in the road condition deteriorating to such an extent that traffic restrictions are recommended from November this year. Council officers said designs for the construction of Ballarto Road to a two-lane road has commenced, but a lack of drainage infrastructure has hampered the design process and construction will depend on appropriate drainage solution and utility service approvals. “My aspiration for this road is that in the future a permanent and safe road can be built,” City of Casey administrator Miguel Belmar said. “But at the moment, as it stands, this is not a safe road and it is not the sort of road that we want, in Casey, being used regularly and therefore it is appropriate that a temporary closure occur.” Access to properties and businesses on Ballarto Road either side of the closure will be maintained throughout the closure via South Gippsland Highway and Clyde – Five Ways Road. Administrators also confirmed the council will seek approval from the Department of Transport to change the speed limit on the
The proposed closure is located on Ballarto Road, east of the intersection with Nelson Street, Cranbourne East. stretch of road from 80km/h to 60km/h. The road itself has been the site of several collisions in recent years. A review of the road crash data for this section of Ballarto Road shows four injury collisions in the three-year period to 31 December 2021, according to the City of Casey.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I had blue eyes until I was 8 years old and then they turned green like my Dad’s! I also moved to Australia around the same time from New Zealand. What do you love about what you do? I really love getting to play pretend as an adult. I think we all lose a big part of that child-like urge to “play” as we grow up. Acting is such a creative outlet and you get to explore so many different characters worlds, my anxiety disappears when I am pretending to be someone else so it’s very freeing in that sense also. Who is the best person you’ve worked with and why? Without a doubt, Cassidy Krygger. We first met in acting classes in 2015 and I never would have imagined that we would now be creating films together. She is such a resilient and inspiring person and also an incredibly talented actor and creator. She allows me the space as an actor and a person to be completely myself with no judgement, she creates an incredibly safe space to create in and is always so supportive and encouraging. I can’t say enough good things about her. What would your last meal be? A vegie cali burrito meal from Guzman y Gomez with churros and an espresso martini. What is your most memorable moment? I think my most memorable moment would be hiking at Griffith Park in LA with a bunch of the girls I was studying there with and we were all just so blissfully happy watching the sun set over the Hollywood sign and we all had such a shared sense of joy that we were in the right place at the right time with the right people. After that we all got stuck in the dark with no phone signal and there were a bunch of coyotes. What event past or present would you like to witness? I would love to go back and attend the first burning man.
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Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Jessica Lange, Sophia Coppola and Michelle Obama. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? I just finished watching ‘Orange is the New Black’ and now I’m on to prison/true crime docos. I just watched ‘Abducted in Plain Sight’ and my jaw was on the floor the entire time. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? I would cook a vegie taco bowl! This is one of my favourite things to make and so easy but delicious. Where is your dream holiday destination? I would love to go to China with my Grandma as my step-Grandad who passed was from there and he was always such a strong figure in my life, encouraging us all to be our best selves and strive for greatness so seeing where he grew up would be really special. What were you like as a kid? I was always in bare feet and up trees! I was ex-
tremely strong willed (usually referred to as the black sheep) and ran away from home many a time. I remember I hated having my photo taken and would hide if someone had a camera out which is ironic now given I’ve chosen to pursue a career in front of a camera. I also used to really love singing and would write song lyrics in the front covers of all of my books so my family initially thought that singing was the career I would pursue. What was your first job? My first job was at a bakery in Hampton Park just serving the counter a couple of nights after school! What are the three most used apps on your phone? Tik Tok, Instagram and Messenger. What’s one question that you have always wanted answered? What’s up with the Bermuda triangle? Are we still worried about that because I can remember being very concerned about it as a child and this doesn’t seem to be an issue on my mind as an adult.
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Search for weapons By Marcus Uhe
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Police target riders Police are targeting reckless motorcyclists after five riders died and 47 were seriously injured in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia so far this year. It’s the highest number of serious and fatal motorbike crashes in the South East for five years. And most were “completely avoidable”, according to Highway Patrol police. From Tuesday 27 September, Operation Blackwire will target reckless motorcyclist behaviour, impaired riding, speeding, failure to obey road signs, and failure to wear protective equipment in a bid to reduce road trauma in Greater Dandenong, Casey, and Cardinia. During the blitz, local Highway Patrol mem-
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bers, supported by solo units, will conduct intelligence-led, proactive patrols in areas where motorcyclists are most at risk and most active. Dandenong Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant David Hewatt said police would have a bolstered presence targeting reckless motorcyclist behaviour, taking dangerous riders and their bikes off the roads. “Motorcyclists make up less than 10 per cent of road users in the region yet have accounted for 36 per cent of lives lost this year. “This is a 78 per cent increase in motorcyclist lives lost in the region against the fiveyear average. Sadly, most of these incidents were completely avoidable.” Sen Sgt Hewatt said excessive speeding,
failure to give way and unsafe overtaking were among the reckless, dangerous actions costing lives on the road. He urged all drivers and riders to stay alert, make safe decisions when behind the wheel of their vehicle, and keep the safety of vulnerable road users front of mind. “It never gets easier telling someone their loved one will never be coming home or in hospital seriously injured. “Don’t be careless with your life, and the lives of others.” Fitted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology, Highway Patrol members will also be homing in on unregistered riders.
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A high-visibility police operation in Fountain Gate and the surrounding public transport hubs on Tuesday 20 September saw 255 people and 110 vehicles searched in an effort to detect weapons, enhance community safety and gather intelligence. Six people were processed for offences including possessing a drug of dependence, breaching bail conditions and traffic offences. Additionally, one person was found to be in possession of a weapon while another was questioned for a burglary. Casey police officers conducted the planned weapons search as part of Operation Omni, a proactive police initiative to ensure the community are able to enjoy activities safely. Under the Control of Weapons Act 1990, Victoria Police declared the areas a designated area for weapons searches. Casey Local Area Commander Inspector Melissa Webbers said the operation aims to deter anyone who may think that carrying a weapon in the community is acceptable. “In an ideal world, we would never have to run operations such as these, however, we make absolutely no apologies for targeting those carrying weapons,” Inspector Webbers said. “It is our role to keep the community safe - if people have nothing to hide, they shouldn’t be worried about these kinds of operations. “However, if you are going out to intentionally cause trouble, you will be caught.”
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Drugs located in Lynbrook A 44-year-old Lynbrook woman has been arrested following the discovery of a quantity of Methyl-amphetamine during a search warrant on Monday 26 September. Police attended the Stelvio Close address in Lynbrook and cleared the premises, spoke to the two occupants of the premises and located the illicit substance. The 44-year-old was arrested at the scene and charged with possess Methyl-amphetamine. She was bailed to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates Court on 27 February, police said. She was also charged for an unrelated theft incident from earlier this year, however, she was released pending summons in relation to the theft incident. If you have information about suspicious activity in your area, you can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Casey Cardinia Libraries are seeking donations for their local history collection archive. They’re requesting residents of Casey and Cardinia donate books, documents, maps, images, artworks and diaries documenting the local area. “We’re using the donation drive to try and get our community involved in recording the history because that’s what our archive is, a community archive for the documents from people, places and groups in the community,” local historian for Casey, Kate Davis said. “We’ll be keeping stuff that’s donated safely for generations to come so it will be secure and people will be able to access it later.” Items the Casey Cardinia Libraries receive will be catalogued and available online, although some - due to copyright problems won’t be made available online. “They’ll be catalogued but as to whether they’re online or not depends on the type of item it is because with images and stuff like that there are certain permissions tied to it,” Ms Davis said. “Most stuff we’ll try to find a way to get it online and available.” Residents of Casey and Cardinia will also be able to book appointments with the Cranbourne Library to see the archive in person. Ms Davis said Casey Cardinia Libraries are
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Local historian for Casey, Kate Davis. 300533 most keen to receive items “that have something to do with Casey or Cardinia”. “As long as it’s not an object and it’s something we can fit in the room that we don’t have already,” Ms Davis said. Casey Cardinia Libraries are hoping their October drive will boost community engagement with the archive. “Hopefully, it’ll be interesting to see what comes in and see what people want to share,”
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High hopes for precinct By Marcus Uhe The future of Casey Fields continues to take shape on the back of the adoption of the updated Casey Fields Master Plan at the City of Casey’s Tuesday 20 September administrator meeting. The initial plan, first adopted in 2018, required a minor update in order to reflect the council’s new partnerships such as the relocation of A-League side Melbourne City Football Club to the precinct, and infrastructure development, including a fitness trail and a dogfriendly space. Projects with funding included in the 2022/23 Capital Works Budget include pavilion upgrades for Casey Fields Ovals four and five, incorporating the Metropolitan Cricket and Community Centre, worth $3.2 million, stage two of the Casey Fields Regional Soccer project worth $5.7 million and stage two of the Casey Fields Fitness trail, worth $1.5 million. Administrator Cameron Boardman spoke glowingly of the precinct’s potential, describing it as on track to become a leader in its field. “There is no doubt that Casey Fields, if it is not already, will transform into one of the state’s premier sporting and recreation destinations, and probably even be an exemplar nationally,” Mr Boardman said. “With future investment and leadership at this end at by those who are tenants and advocates and promoters of the precinct, there is no doubt in my mind that in 20 years post, all of the aspects contained in the master plan will be fully realised.”
Among the sports set to benefit most include tennis, athletics, netball, cycling and soccer, with a regional soccer stadium flagged by Mr Boardman as a potential host of ALeague games. In seconding the motion, administrator Miguel Belmar highlighted the benefits for the whole community. “The vision also includes an informal open space network, and it’s important to consider that the facilities that are proposed at Casey Fields in the long-term are not just for elite level sports, they’re also for active recreation by members of the community who want to use the facilities for their family and for their own personal fitness,” Mr Belmar said. “I note, for example, the discussion in the papers with respect to the regional playspace, the village green, a fitness trail, a linear park, a dog friendly space and facility of a like-nature which will ensure that visitors at Casey Fields need not pull on the boots and have a run on the field to be able to enjoy, but can go there and simply enjoy the space and a council facility which is world-class, not only for elite sport but also world-class for passive and active recreation.” Implementation will continue in the 2022/23 financial year, with future projects subject to the council’s annual budget process, according to the council. To view the master plan in full, head to page 204 of the agenda for Tuesday’s council meeting on the City of Casey’s website - casey.vic. gov.au/access-past-meetings-minutes-agendas
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Speeding drivers caught More than 7000 offences were detected by Victoria Police during Operation Scoreboard over the AFL Grand Final long weekend. The five-day, statewide road policing operation saw police targeting high-risk driving behaviour, with a particular focus on speeding, impaired driving, and distraction. Police also increased their focus on motorcycle safety during the operation following a recent spike in motorcycle trauma, with 238 motorcycle offences detected. In the Casey Police Service Area, there were 181 offences detected during the five-day period, including four drink drivers, 12 drug drivers, 69 speeding offences, 12 unlicenced driv-
ers, 13 disqualified drivers, 34 unregistered vehicles, 18 disobey sings/signals, three seatbelt offences and 10 mobile phone offences. Across the state, police detected 224 motorists for drink driving offences from 119,953 preliminary breath tests, and a further 212 drug driving offences from 3615 roadside drug tests. A total of 7466 traffic offences were detected during the operation, with almost 40 per cent of those for speeding. There were also 377 mobile phone offences detected, and automatic numberplate recognition technology caught 494 motorists for driving whilst disqualified, suspended or unlicenced.
Three lives were lost on Victorian roads during the long weekend operation, with a motorist struck and killed whilst changing a car tyre in Deer Park on Wednesday, and two motorcyclist fatalities in Leopold on Thursday and Gerangamete on Sunday bringing the total number of lives lost to 186 – 26 higher than last year and well above the five-year average of 169. Operation Scoreboard was conducted from 12.01am Wednesday 21 September to 11.59pm Sunday 25 September 2022. Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing Glenn Weir said many of the infringements could have been avoided if drivers slowed
down, paid attention and obeyed the speed limits. “Almost 500 drivers were detected for driving whilst unlicensed, disqualified or suspended, meaning they shouldn’t even be behind the wheel. This blatant disregard for the rules will not be tolerated, and police will continue to utilise ANPR technology to detect and remove unauthorised drivers from the roads,” he said. “Now is not the time to be complacent – we’re experiencing high levels of road trauma not seen since well before the pandemic. “Police will continue to be on high alert for motorists engaging in risk-taking behaviour that puts other road users in danger.”
Site preparation works start at Narre Warren Station Preparations have commenced at the Webb Street level crossing in Narre Warren, ahead of major construction later this year. Site preparation works will be carried out from Monday 26 September to early December, including the temporary closure of car parks, installation of site fencing and concrete barriers around the closed car park areas, underground utility works, underground rail infrastructure works, and vegetation removal. From Friday 7 October to Monday 10 October, crews will work in the rail corridor to relocate existing underground assets and rail infrastructure and remove trees and vegetation along the rail corridor. During this time, buses will replace trains between Dandenong and Pakenham Stations until the last service on Sunday 9 October. Motorists should be aware a speed reduction to 40km/h will be in place on Webb
Street, between Centre Road and Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road until late 2024. Commuter parking spaces in the Narre Warren Station western car park, and some spaces in the eastern car park, will also be closed until early December 2022. To support the above car parking closures at Narre Warren Station, 255 additional commuter car parking spaces will be available at Hallam Station. The pedestrian footpath at Narre Warren Station eastern car park connecting to Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road and the Parkiteer (bicycle storage facility) at Narre Warren Station will be closed until late 2024.
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Unwanted waste By Cam Lucadou-Wells The long-sought closure of the Lyndhurst toxic waste dump has been belatedly added to Greater Dandenong Council’s state election wish-list. Councillor Rhonda Garad had queried at a 12 September council meeting why the issue wasn’t intially part of the council’s advocacy document. It led to council directors adding it to the council’s “formal documentation and advocacy web page”. City planning director Jody Bosman said despite the omission, the council wanted the site closed “as soon as possible”. “(While it) is not in our advocacy document per se, like many other matters that the Council advocates on, the closure of the Lyndhurst
landfill site will continue to be one of those that we advocate for at every opportunity. “That it is not in the document on the website, does not mean that we are any less committed to seeing the closure of it as soon as possible.” The controversial issue had been a fixture in the council’s advocacy documents at past elections. According to the latest document, the council had expressed “grave concern” and “opposition” to contaminated waste at Lyndhurst tip for more than 25 years. The State Government had pledged the dumping of prescribed industrial wastes would continue until 2020. “It is now 2022 and the Minister for Planning … has since the last election approved planning permits for uses on the site which in
fact increases the longevity of the site, despite the City of Greater Dandenong lodging strong opposition to these,” the document stated. This refers to SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Australia being granted a permit by the State Government in July to separate packaged food waste on the 890 Taylors Road site. Greater Dandenong Council, which was consulted, opposed the project. According to the State Government, a time limit was imposed on the recycling plant’s permit to “cease on the closure of the landfill”. The landfill had started under the auspices of the then Shire of Cranbourne. It was inherited by Greater Dandenong after council amalgamations in the mid 1990’s. It has a potential to remain open beyond 2046, Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio told Parliament in 2019.
Thirteen people have died at work and more than 4000 injury claims have been made in Melbourne’s South East in a 12-month period, according to WorkSafe statistics. The staggering data relates to the council areas of Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula in 2021-‘22. On 7 October, WorkSafe will host a work safety breakfast for small business owners in Narre Warren as part of a Health and Safety Month. At the event, WorkSafe health and safety executive director Narelle Beer will talk on topics such as WorkSafe support for small businesses, improving outcomes for injured workers and improving mental health in the workplace. Business owners can also raise issues at a Q&A session at the event. “Small business owners can, at no cost, source a significant amount of resources from WorkSafe that will help make their workplace a safer place for everyone,” Dr Beer said. “This includes WorkSafe’s WorkWell Toolkit for Small Business, which provides practical support in creating a safe and mentally healthy workplace, and a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety experts through the OHS Essentials program.” According to the 2021-‘22 stats, the manufacturing sector attracted the most injury claims (795), followed by health (689) and construction (633). Most common causes of injury were body stressing (1576), falls, slips and trips (894) and being hit by moving objects (837). The most common injuries were musculoskeletal (1351), traumatic tendon, muscle or ligament injuries, (692) and wounds, cuts and amputations (661). During WorkSafe’s Health and Safety Month, there will be free webinar sessions from 24 to 28 October. To register for the breakfast, go to worksafe.vic.gov.au/health-and-safetymonth
Liquids the focus of latest improvement notices from EPA By Marcus Uhe The EPA issued SBI Inert Landfill with a further two improvement notices on Wednesday 21 September, requiring the creation of a Stormwater Management Plan and a Leachate Management Plan. Stagnant water mixing with hydrogen sulphite on site was the original source of the rotten-eggs style odour that has been plaguing residents of Cranbourne and Botanic Ridge. The water was taken offsite during July, with the process concluding on Thursday 21 July. Suction trucks were also used to remove excess storm water from the landfill site, SBI said. The first notice requires SBI to fulfil their General Environmental Duty in relation to their management of surface water. SBI must install and implement contaminated water controls that ensure no contaminated water is discharged beyond the premises boundary, including water contaminated with waste or sediment, by 19 October. A Stormwater Management Plan must be provided by SBI to the EPA by 4 January, having engaged a “suitably qualified person” to prepare the plan by 23 November. The second notice will require SBI to pro10 STAR NEWS
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Doveton driver wanted following incident Police are seeking a driver who allegedly attacked a man at a shopping strip in Autumn Place, Doveton. The man was standing in front of his parked car when a fast-moving vehicle has driven towards him and narrowly missed him on Friday 9 September about 12.30pm, police said. The driver has then tried to punch the victim and kicked him twice.
The victim suffered minor injuries as a result. The driver was described as male, in his 40s, thin build, about 180 centimetres, Caucasian and with short black and grey hair. His vehicle was coloured either blue or silver. Any information to Endeavour Hills police station on 9709 7666 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Jutta Klipsch hopes the summit will leave women feeling inspired.
Empowering local women By Eleanor Wilson Jutta Klipsch has always been passionate about women’s empowerment. Perhaps it came from her own experience in an abusive relationship, or maybe it was her work as a breakup and divorce coach. Either way, Jutta’s passion led her to Bunjil Place, where she holds annual women’s empowerment and confidence summits. After a three-year Covid pause, the summit is back next month for a day of women supporting women. This year’s summit is based around overcoming the three Ps - people pleasing, procrastination and perfectionism. Featuring a panel of nine female speakers from diverse backgrounds and experiences,
Jutta says she hopes attendees will leave the summit feeling motivated and inspired. Among the nine speakers will be international keynote speaker and best selling author Fur Wale, results and lifestyle coach Goska Wilnik, trauma coach Kaela Stober and social worker Noella Ngomora Mubalama. The Women’s Empowerment and Confidence Summit is taking place at Bunjil Place on Saturday 8 October from 9am to 4pm, with tea, coffee and lunch provided. Ten per cent of ticket proceeds will go to Project Karma, working with communities to combat child sexual exploitation. For tickets, head to eventbrite.com.au/e/ womens-empowerment-and-confidencesummit-2022-tickets-409378571327
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WHAT’S ON The Jungle Book live stage show at Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre Go Wild with The Jungle Book these holidays! Free Live Show and Meet & Greet with Mowgli and Baloo. The live show is guaranteed to excite and entertain the whole family as Mowgli and Baloo sing, dance and share their story with the audience. Shoppers and kids can also get up close and personal with these lovable characters for a photo opportunity, cuddle or high five! Monday 26 – Friday 30 September. Two shows daily at 11am and 1pm, Meet & Greet at 12pm. Corner Heatherton Road and Matthew Flinders Avenue, Endeavour Hills.
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Berwick Antique & Collectables Fair A grand favourite event for antique and collectable enthusiast, this annual fair is not to be missed. With valuations by David Freeman, entertainment and a lovely cafe…. be sure to join us! Sunday 9 October 9am – 4pm at Berwick Leisure Centre YMCA. 79 Manuka Road, Berwick
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Lynbrook Lantern Festival Come down and celebrate the incredible community which is Lynbrook. Bring your family and friends down to Banjo Paterson Park and enjoy a whole lot of free entertainment and discounted rides and attractions. The event starts at 3pm and goes ‘til late. It includes a beautiful lantern walk. Lynbrook Residents Association will be there between 4pm and 6.30pm. Saturday 1 October 3pm ‘til late at Banjo Paterson Park, Lynbrook.
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Community Safety Family Day at Casey Safety Village To celebrate the start of Community Safety Month residents are invited to a free Community Safety Family Day event at the Casey Safety Village. Victoria Police, Casey Neighbourhood Watch and emergency services members will be there to meet residents and kids will get the chance to explore fire trucks and police cars! Families can enjoy a free sausage sizzle by Rotary Club of Casey, as well as free hot drinks, ice cream, face painting and entertainment. BYO bike, scooter and don’t forget your helmet! This event is in partnership with Victoria Police and Casey Neighbourhood Watch. Saturday 1 October 11am – 1pm at Casey Safety Village – corner of Main Street and Race Drive in Cranbourne East.
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Celebrate Doveton Festival Entertainment, games, sausage sizzle (Halal), kids activities, animal farm, Lizard Wizard, facepainting, roving magician, virtual reality and robots. Come along to Autumn Place Hub and Doveton Library and join in the fun. If you fill in the survey on the day, you’ll be in with a chance to win a prize! This is a collaboration between Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Casey Cardinia Libraries, Autumn Place Hub, Doveton College and Our Place. Friday 30 September 11am - 2pm at 29 Autumn Place, Doveton.
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‘Connected’ Friendship support group ‘Connected’ aims to bring together people in the community who may be feeling isolated; who may lack a strong support network, and who would like to get together with other people in their community over a cup of coffee. ‘Connected’ will not provide therapy or psychological counselling for people suffering from mental health issues, as may have been inferred in last week’s What’s On publication. It is a non-clinical space for like-minded people can gather in a casual and non-judgmental environment to perhaps share their stories and make some new friends. The group will be gathering for the first time at the Cranbourne West Community Hub on Thursday 29 September. For more information, contact Dyllon Juriansz at dyllonjconnected@yahoo.com
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ping Centre! The City of Casey’s Youth Services team will be there helping young people navigate who to talk to and assisting with resume writing. Come along and get supported in achieving your employment goals. Workshops include interview techniques, resume writing and presentation skills. For more information, head to cranbournepark. com.au/news/cranbourne-park-jobs-fair-2022 Wednesday 5 October and Thursday 6 October 2pm - 6pm at the Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre, Commonwealth Bank Mall, 125 High Street, Cranbourne.
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Berwick Cemetery Walk Join us at 10am on Sunday 30 October 2022 as we highlight stories of murder and misfortune and the horror and heartbreak of the Great War connections to local families remembered in Berwick Cemetery. The easy 90-minute walk includes light refreshments at the conclusion of the walk. Berwick Cemetery, corner of Inglis and Buchanan Roads. Cost is $5 adult paid on the day, children under 16 free. Bookings to Jane 0412 084 671 or email cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au
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Berwick Antique and Collectables Fair Over 30 stallholders will have a myriad of antique items for sale, from furniture to crockery and coins. Valuations by David Freeman for $5 per item (no coins, jewellery or stamps) from 12pm to 3pm. Entry fee $5, children free, with all proceeds going to Riding for the Disabled at Myuna Park. Contact John or Coosje on 0432 869 215. Sunday 9 October 9am to 4pm, Berwick Leisure Centre, 79 Manuka Road, Berwick.
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Pursuit clarity is needed By Cam Lucadou-Wells A State coroner has made no adverse findings against police or road authorities over an iceaffected driver’s fatal crash after running over stop sticks in Dandenong North. John Jacob Beirouti, 42 at the time, died after his SUV lost control on an uneven section of Stud Road and slammed into a median-strip tree and burst into flames early on Sunday 24 January, 2021. Mr Beirouti was estimated to be travelling between 96km/h and 122 km/h in the 80 km/h zone. Coroner Simon McGregor on 19 September found the Carnegie driver’s loss of control was caused by a combination of factors, including his SUV’s driver-side tyres being deflated by stop sticks. The incident was the only fatality involving stop-sticks between 2016 and 2021, he stated. Speeding, the driver’s methamphetamine intake, and a large depression in the road surface were also factors. “It is not possible to ascribe with any certainty the relative contributions each of these factors made,” Mr McGregor stated. “Safe to say that neither the undulations in the road surface nor the deflated tyres, operating in isolation, would have been sufficient to have caused Mr Beirouti to lose control of his vehicle. “For the avoidance of doubt, I am not making any adverse comment or finding in respect of either Victoria Police or the Department of Transport.” However, Mr McGregor recommended clearer guidelines on police pursuits and attempted intercepts. Prior to the crash, Mr Beirouti was followed by police for about eight kilometres after he ran a red arrow at the corner of Stud and Ferntree Gully roads about 3.30am. Under police protocols, stop-sticks were justified due to him being wanted for arrest over an intervention order breach in Narre Warren days earlier. In 2017, he was jailed for family violence, burglary and drug-related offences. In 2020, his parole had been revoked due to family violence offences. On 16 January 2021, Mr Beirouti had broken into his ex-partner’s house via a bathroom window in Narre Warren.
Undulations in the right-hand lane of Stud Road, Dandenong North near the fatal crash site. 279767 The woman had told police she was afraid for her life due to his escalating text messages, stalking, paranoid behaviour and drug-taking. Mr Beirouti, who grew up in Dandenong North, Endeavour Hills and Western Australia, had shown promise as an Aussie Rules footballer. He was described by family as “happy but paranoid” while on ice. At the time, he believed the police were tracking and bugging him. He’d told his mother hours earlier that police were chasing him and he didn’t want to go back to jail. Mr McGregor stated there was “ambiguity and a clear conflict” in Victoria Police’s pursuit and stop-sticks policies. In this case, police were not justified to pursue the SUV but could authorise stop sticks.
However, during deployment of stop-sticks, back-up units were required to follow the car to arrest the driver. “In my opinion, it is critical that there is clear and unambiguous policy surrounding Victoria Police’s conduct in respect of vehicle intercepts that may then escalate to either extended follows or pursuits. “As experience shows, attempted intercepts are evolving, dynamic situations where human behaviour can be unpredictable, solely based on the presence and subsequent conduct of a police vehicle.” Soon after their initial encounter at Ferntree Gully Road, police units called off a pursuit of the SUV but followed largely at a distance with lights and sirens off. The first police car arrived about 21 sec-
Picture: GARY SISSONS onds after the crash. The SUV was driven mainly within the 80km/h limit but ran a further red light at Wellington Road and then accelerated. Mr McGregor was satisfied that the stopsticks were appropriately deployed at Brady and Stud Roads after a comprehensive risk assessment by a police supervisor. The coroner also found the Stud Road surface was roadworthy for vehicles driven under normal conditions. According to the Department of Transport, the two large undulations in the right lane of Stud Road were caused by “sinking” in the “old wetlands”. The site had been posted with temporary signs warning of a ‘rough surface’ ahead of future resurfacing works.
‘Connect more deeply with culture’: Berwick’s Bollywood By Eleanor Wilson Sahana Rudresh said she was born with an interest in Bollywood dance. For friend and fellow student Kohana, it was a matter of expanding her horizons beyond the scope of academia. The pair attend Berwick’s Nossal High School, regarded as one of the best government schools in the state. But the selective-entry school is slowly branching out from its strong academic foundation, and Sahana and Kohana are at the cusp. The Year 12 students are captains and choreographers of the school’s Bollywood Club - a niche extracurricular offering in its own right. The club has several dozen members who regularly perform colourful Bollywood dance performances at school assemblies and community events throughout Berwick. In late August, the club ventured to Williamstown to compete in the High School Dance Competition - a statewide freestyle dance contest using Bollywood dance music and styles. The theme ‘life goes on’ guided the group’s five-minute routine - an intricate medley of upbeat Bollywood tunes, modern pop music and theatrical Bollywood ballads. They returned home with a silver medal. “At a school that might seem like it’s solely focused on academia, just doing those extracurriculars, joining that club was something that I thought would help me connect even berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Nossal High School’s Bollywood Club, led by students Sahana and Kohana (bottom row, third and fourth from left). Picture: SUPPLIED more deeply with my culture,” Kohana said. “It’s a very proud moment for me to see our school having a club like this, which isn’t very common in other schools, and it is kind of starting to branch out and we’re having
that influence on others. It’s really good to see that.” Sahana’s experience with Indian dancing takes her back to her earliest memories, dancing along to Bollywood songs her moth-
er would play for her on the television. When she was 10, she joined a classical dance school which taught bharatanatyam, a traditional Indian dance style. It was there, Sahana said, she discovered the first inkling of her passion for Bollywood. “At first I was hesitant because I was leaning towards more modern dancing, but my mum put me into this cultural art form and so I learned a lot of traditional concepts,” she said. “That really helped me understand the tie between Bollywood and its roots and that encouraged me to pursue dance.” People of Indian ancestry make up 9.3 per cent of Casey residents, the most prevalent heritage outside of English and Australian, so perhaps it is not so surprising that local students are finding interest in activites beyond the scope of chess or choir. As they graduate from Nossal High at the end of the year, the pair hope to go on to study in the allied health and medicine fields, but they are confident Bollywood club offerings will begin to pop up in school newsletters and on notice boards in schools across Melbourne. “My younger sister came along to watch the competition and she wants to start a Bollywood club at her school next year,” Kohana said. “Just to see how much of an impact Bollywood dance has made at school and outside, it’s an amazing feeling and I think it’s one of the best things about dance.”
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Berwick Orchid Club president Murray Harding with major sponsor Susan Handwerk from Berwick Potteries. 300512
Colin Gillespie with his display created by him and his wife Karen. 300512
Blooming orchids on show By Shelby Brooks Hundreds of flowering orchids impressed crowds in Berwick over the weekend. Approximately 500 individual orchid plants were presented as part of the Berwick Orchid Club Spring Show, held on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September. Berwick Orchid Show president Murray Harding said the exhibits were at a high standard and the large crowd loved the display. It is the first show back after Covid-19 restrictions. “A lot of people were saying the same thing, that they had missed being able to come and do this,” Mr Harding said. A highlight of the competition was novice grower Shamsad Begum beating the more experienced growers by winning Champion Australasian Native Species Orchid of the Show with her plant Dendrobium Speciosum, variety Speciosum. “I told her, you’ll never forget this for the rest of your lifetime,” Mr Harding said of her win. The plant sale was also extremely popular, with half of the 420 plants for sale sold within the first hour and a half on Saturday morning, Mr Harding said. Free advice was also readily dished out to spectators and Mr Harding encouraged interested growers to join the club. “We are trying to stamp out the ‘buy an orchid, take it home and hope for the best’ attitude,” Mr Harding said. “For a $25 membership, you have endless contact with a number of people you can ask advice from.” Phone Mr Harding on 0411 708 313 for more information about the Berwick Orchid Club.
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Antique fair is restored By Eleanor Wilson After a two-year pause due to Covid, the Berwick Antique & Collectables Fair is brushing off the dust for its fifth annual event. Over 30 stallholders will fill Berwick Leisure Centre on Sunday 9 October with a wide range of antiques goods, including furniture, crockery and knick knacks, and valuations by David Freeman for $5. Proceeds from a $5 per person fair entry will go toward Riding for the Disabled’s Doveton branch at Myuna Farm, a place close to fair organiser Coosje Dubach’s heart. “I have seen the benefits to so many people and riders over the years and their improvement, not only physically but emotionally,” she said. For 50 years, Riding for the Disabled Victoria has provided equine activities to people with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities and mental illness to experience en14 STAR NEWS
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joyment, personal enrichment and a sense of achievement. Involved with the organisation for two decades, Mrs Dubach said the therapeutic relationship between the horses and the riders has resulted in “many beautiful moments”. “At one stage we had an autistic girl who was non-verbal. For the two years she was with us she never said a word, until one day after a ride she started singing giddy up horsey and it was such a beautiful moment,” she said. She said, like many organisations, Covid has placed a tight grip over RDA’s fundraising capabilities, but she hopes the fair will get things up and running again. “We’re very excited to go back to normal and do fundraising again. “The antique fair is usually the biggest event for us...it’s been very successful in the past.”
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Fair organisers David and Coosje Dubach at a previous antique event.
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Councils advocate to link parklands By Eleanor Wilson and Shelby Brooks Casey Council is seeking a commitment from the State Government to link 600Ha of parkland between Beaconsfield and Clyde. Located on the traditional Country of the Bunurong land, the Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands will link existing parks including Cardinia Creek Regional Park and Grasmere Wetlands, Akoonah Park, Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve, Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve, Beaconsfield Park, Manna Gum Park, Mick Morland and Bob Burgess Reserve. The parklands have been gradually established over the past 20 years, with hopes to acquire additional land by 2040 to link the parks that weave along Cardinia Creek in both Cardinia and Casey municipalities. It would see the parklands stretch along more than 18km on both sides of the Cardinia Creek and provide a continuous chain of parks and reserves with ecological, cultural and
community benefits for the region. In a council meeting on 20 September, City of Casey administrators endorsed the plan and announced they would advocate to the State Government for funding allocation. “It remains a significant priority… to ensure we do achieve the requirements and the activities listed in the plan and that we do continue to advocate to the State Government for funding allocation to see that the plan’s realisation actually does occur,” City of Casey administrator Cameron Boardman said. But Cardinia Shire councillors were more critical of DELWP’s choice to set out the plan without providing any funding commitments to realise the aims of the plan. “This isn’t cheap if you do things properly,” Councillor Collin Ross said. “[DELWP] have pointed out everything we need to do, and we would love to do them and we’ve been in partnership with them in form-
ing this plan, but it appears without the funding commitment written into the final plan we could get left holding the booty on this.” Cardinia Shire Councillor Stephanie Davies endorsed the plan as an important environmental and recreational space, but concurred her disappointment in the lack of funding. “It is really disappointing that no funding is allocated, unfortunately this has happened before with projects and investments that look great on paper but aren’t realised.” Cardinia Shire will be writing a letter to DELWP expressing its concern and asking that funding is allocated to ensure the outcomes of the plan can be delivered. The growth of the Parklands has been a collaborative project by Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) in partnership with Parklands Partners Casey City Council, Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Cardinia Shire Council, Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria.
Truckload of support for South East A new truck is serving food and material aid to more than 2000 vulnerable community members in the South East. Generous donations from more than 60 donors helped not-for-profit organisation Friends of Refugees purchase the truck. The refrigerated truck follows an urgent public appeal, with the group reporting demand for aid still 30 per cent higher than before Covid-19. Major corporate sponsor, skincare company DECIEM, and Fareshare’s Feed Appeal, are among the companies to have raised more than $100,000 for the truck. “I am so proud of the way that people have come together and recognised that those hardest hit by this ongoing pandemic still need our support to recover,” Friends of Refugees chief executive Sri Samy said. “Our amazing volunteers are thrilled to be able to fill more bellies with donated fresh food, pantry staples and vegetables grown in our own community garden. “We all work hard to make sure that no one goes hungry.” Friends of Refugees officially welcomed the new truck at a celebratory event on 17 September. The group provides direct community supberwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
FoR chief executive Sri Samy, Nicole (Deciem), Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti, Cheryl (Deciem), Amber (Deciem), Litecia (Deciem) and Clarinda MP Meng Heang Tak at the launch of the truck. port to people seeking asylum and refugees across South East Melbourne. More than 100 volunteers work hard to
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Hallam-based business Solar Thermal Australia has been recognised at the 2022 Premier’s Sustainability Awards, winning the Industry Leader award in the Future Energy category for their innovative hot water system. The ‘Reclaim Energy CO2 Heat Pump’ concentrates existing ambient heat from its surrounds and directs it to a water tank, rather than generating its own heat source through burning fossil fuels or using gas, consuming less than 0.01kWh for one litre of hot water production. As a result, the product reduces annual hot water energy requirements by up to 80 per cent, when compared to traditional electric hot water systems, and saves the equivalent of 8000 tons of carbon dioxide per year. Managing director at Solar Thermal Australia, Dr Christopher Taylor, said the honour came as a surprise to him when they were crowned at an awards ceremony at the Melbourne Convention Centre. “The organisations we were up against were very impressive,” Dr Taylor said. “I wasn’t anticipating we would win, you never go in to these (competitions) thinking you’ll win but it was a huge shock for me. “You can do a lot of work and have the business grow, but to be recognised by your peers and industry specialists is a huge thrill. “It validates all (the team’s) work we’ve done in the last four years in building and designing this product and it reinforces that we’re on the right track as far as the business and direction of energy management is concerned.” The product’s origins are rooted in the need to adapt to changes in the market, having previously focused on traditional solar hot-water units. Dr Taylor said typical black rooftop solar panels were waning in popularity, forcing the business to make changes in what they were providing. “We chose to diversify (our product range) and we wanted to do that by making the most energy-efficient product on the market.” The Sustainability Awards were delivered collaboratively by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the State Government, along with the Banksia Foundation and Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria. All winners will now be up for the National Banksia Foundation Awards, and the Community Leader winners for the Keep Australia Beautiful’s national awards program. The winners were announced by Victorian Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Lily D’Ambrosio. “The Premier’s Sustainability Awards recognise Victoria’s leaders in our transition to towards net-zero emissions, reducing waste and building climate-resilient communities across Victoria,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “I warmly congratulate this year’s winners along with all the finalists and everyone who submitted an entry to this year’s awards.”
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28 Which team had 2022’s biggest winning margin with a 112 point victory over North Melbourne?
16 Who won the 2021 Brownlow Medal?
29 Who was named captain of the 2022 All-Australian side? 30 The season’s lowest crowd of 4014 was recorded in a game featuring which two sides?
19 Who won the 2021 Coleman Medal? 20 Which two teams has Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin played for?
Which Brisbane player has the Frozen song Let it Go play after he kicks a goal?
21 Which team won the wooden spoon in 2022 for the second year in a row?
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10 Which assistant coach recently joined his former club?
23 Who won the 2022 Coleman Medal with 64 goals?
11 Which two teams have won the most AFL premiership cups?
24 Which team kicked a season-high score of 165 points against West Coast in Round 7?
12 Who was the coach of the Brisbane Lions for their three premiership wins in 2001, 2002 and 2003?
25 Which stadium or oval is the home ground for the most AFL clubs?
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2. How many goals did he score in his playing career? A. 895 B. 915 C. 935 D. 985
4. By what iconic nickname was he known? A. Lucky Leigh B. Loyal Leigh C. Lethal Leigh D. Lawless Leigh
3. For which Australian TV network is he an AFL commentator? A. Seven B. 10 C. Nine D. SBS
5. In which year was he elevated to the Australian Football Hall of Fame? A. 1990 B. 1992 C. 1994 D. 1996
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18 Which team did Adam Treloar get traded from in 2020?
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Helamini’s catwalk path to London By Jonty Ralphsmith Dandenong North’s Helamini Weeratunga is among the entrants into Top Model Australia’s Dandenong Runway Show, held at Armada Dandenong Plaza on 22 and 23 October. Ms Weeratunga started modelling at a Sri Lankan pageant in 2018 where she was first runner-up Miss Sri Lanka Australia. The following year, she won the title for Miss South Asia Australia Sri Lanka and sees this event next month as another opportunity to progress her aspiration. “I’m entering the competition to gain confidence, to get out of my comfort zone and to make new friends,” she said. “While researching Top Model, I saw that the applications for Melbourne were opened and I quickly entered my details. “This is mainly because I know that Top
Model is well recognised in finding model talents and launching careers for aspiring models. Ms Weeratunga wants to continue in the industry for the foreseeable future. “Modelling is something that makes me really confident and it’s something that takes me out of my comfort zone. “So entering Top Model is a huge excitement for me because I do believe that it will make me more confident and will open up many modelling opportunities. “I would like to keep presenting my values, my strengths and beliefs through modelling.” Dandenong Plaza and Top Model Australia are particularly seeking locals to apply to take part in the event, which serves as the Victorian final in the national competition. It includes a modelling course in the week prior, in which entrants gain skills in catwalk and runway technique, confidence and stage presence.
The Victorian winners go on to compete in the national final next year. The Top Model Australia 2023 winner will compete for the Top Model worldwide title, flying to London for the competition and to walk in London Fashion Week. Top Model is a premium international modelling competition that stages national events in nine countries to find fresh new faces in the modelling industry. The competition is open to people of all genders aged 15-25 years. Entrants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and applicants under the age of 18 must provide parental consent. To apply, go to topmodelaustralia.com.au/ dandenong and supply two unfiltered photos – one headshot, and one full-body length. Helamini Weeratunga is among the participants on October 22-23. Picture: SUPPLIED
Young people lead across digital divide Bruce MP Julian Hill has called on the young to help older Australians get more digitalsavvy. The Federal Government has launched a program Young Mentors in which the young mentor older Australians on digital skills and knowledge. Secondary schools, in partnership with community groups, councils, libraries and
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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. “They need to have their plaques removed
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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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Networking for introverts TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH What’s your reaction to the thought of networking? For some people, this is an exciting and energy-giving activity. The prospect of meeting and getting to know new people, exchanging ideas or simply just discussing topics of mutual interest is enticing and these people will exploit every opportunity to get involved with it. These are typically the same folk that would have done it tough during Covid-19 lockdowns, who would have been pacing the floors or feeling drained of energy because they could not do what really motivates them – meeting other people. On the other hand, you may be the type of person that hates networking with a passion. Often, these individuals are very self-conscious and the idea of having to make small talk and run the risk of saying or doing something that makes them feel wrong will fill them with a sense of dread, verging on terror. These persons would have enjoyed their time alone or with family members during Covid-19 lockdowns and they would have recharged their energy levels. I am basically distinguishing here between extroverts and introverts, and there is absolutely no issue with associating more closely with one than the other; both have their pros and cons. However, when it comes to networking, this obviously comes more naturally to the extroverts who are hence likely to get more out of such an activity.
Networking can be an important skill when building a business. So, what do you do if you are an introvert? I feel particularly well placed to talk about this since I tend a little more towards the introversion end of the spectrum myself and I can well remember the dread I felt about the need for me to network when I first set my business up. However, if you have your own business, you have to be prepared to go out there and give it some visibility through a level of networking. So how can you do this effectively when you would probably rather undergo root canal surgery instead? The first thing I learned was to identify the right person/group of people to talk to. Anyone on their own is an obvious candidate to approach since there is a high chance they will be feeling out of place already so are likely to feel validated by your approaching them. If there is more than one person engaged in discussion, then watch the body lan-
guage of those involved. If they are directly facing one another or the circle is close knit, then chances are they would prefer not to be interrupted so best to leave that group alone. On the other hand, if there is a gap or their stance is at angle to one another, quietly joining this group and listening first may well pay dividends. Ever find when you first meet someone and they introduce themselves, you can’t remember their name 30 seconds later? This is because when meeting someone for the first time, your brain is in overdrive making all sorts of initial assessments about the other to determine if you are going to get on with them. So, whilst they are politely saying their name, your brain is busy making comparisons with other people, trying to come up with something sensible to say and not in listening mode. The trick here is to repeat back their name
as soon as they say it, then repeat it back to yourself 10 seconds later and then again 30 seconds later. Then use their name again in the conversation soon after that. Listening is a key skill at these events and barging into a conversation early on before you have had a chance to understand the nature of the discussion may not give the right first impression. When you do get a chance to speak, briefly introduce yourself and your business and acknowledge the last speaker. After that, the key thing to remember is: “It’s not about you”. Find out as much as you as can about the other person/people, what they do, why they are here and what they are interested in and be genuinely interested. People love to talk about themselves so give them every opportunity! Ian Ash is the managing director of OrgMent Business Solutions.
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Finding the right designer By Jake Wilson, Drake Design Good design shouldn’t feel like a luxury, yet our society seems increasingly accepting of mediocrity when it comes to housing. A home is most often the largest and most important investment a person will ever make, so why conform to the narrow selection of ‘off-theshelf’ products mass produced by volume builders? Australians need to start demanding more from their homes, and it all starts by choosing the right designer. Pairing yourself with the right designer is a short-term investment for long-lasting gains. A good designer has the ability to provide you with a tailor-made design experience, driven by great communication, quality expertise and a genuine desire to bring you the home of your
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With a boutique custom designer like Drake Design, the number of projects running at any given time is vastly lower so that a client isn’t just another number in the system but a real person with real wants and needs from their future home. This level of care and individual service ensures that you will get the most out of your home design and, in term, your home – quality planning means a quality result. Only with a custom designer will even the most fundamental architectural considerations relating to your individual site and style of home be made; orientation, solar access, wind paths, rainfall - making your home far cheaper, easier, cleaner and more efficient to run for years to come. And only with a custom designer can you design a home that caters to your specific
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I Wish I Win waltzes home By David Nagel Stable jockey Luke Nolen gave Peter Moody’s assistant trainer Katherine Coleman heart palpitations at Sandown on Sunday – but emerged with a winning double. With Moody absent from the course, Coleman took the training reins and watched on nervously as Nolen won both races narrowly in the shadows of the post. Nolen and Waltz On By were first to deliver in race six on the card, the $175,000 Listed Jim Moloney Stakes (1400m). The three-year-old filly was looking to go back-to-back at Sandown after a two-length victory on September 7, but was forced to sit outside the leader for the majority of the race. Nolen released the brakes at the 300, with Waltz On By opening up a one-length gap as the field crossed the 100-metre pole. Waltz On By then staved off a wall of four horses to narrowly take home the top prize. Coleman said Plan A was to take cover, but the slow early tempo gave Nolen little choice. “We would have loved to see her get a bit of cover, but it didn’t pan out that way, Luke had no other options, but she obviously got there a little bit soon,” Coleman said. “She was vulnerable late, and my heart rate just went through the roof, that last little bit, but she hung on really well. “We’re absolutely rapt with her and going forward from a Thousand Guineas point of view, we’re very happy. “We’ve always had the opinion that when she does get a little bit of cover and switches off, she’s good. “She wants to do things a little bit hard at the moment, when she’s out there rolling along in front with no cover, but moving forward
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we’re very happy.” Nolen acknowledged that his ride may not have got the best out of the filly. “She was good, in a race without a lot of speed we ended up outside the leader, she only just lasted but she might have a better turn of foot if ridden with a cuddle,” Nolen said. The in-form hoop then rounded out the card with a barnstorming victory aboard the $1.75 favourite I Wish I Win, in the last race on the program.
“We will hopefully head towards the Toorak, and I think if we can give him a crack at the Toorak…they’ll know that he’s there.” Nolen was confident after the race, not knowing what all the fuss was about after seeing rump steak for the first furlong in the straight. “I was on the best horse in the race, I was confident, it did get tight for a stride or two but he was very good through the line,” Nolen said. “Patience is a virtue, we were nice and patient, and it paid off in the end.”
I Wish I Win was badly hampered half-way down the straight, but emerged late to score an emphatic victory in the $175,000 Listed Testa Rossa Stakes (1300m). “I was just thinking about the phone call I was going to have with Pete (Moody) after the race, I wasn’t much looking forward to it,” Coleman said post-race. “But I’ll be very happy to give him a call now, it was a great win, he was really tough through the line.
Local to joyfully miss remainder of AFLW season Beaconsfield junior Sammie Johnson will miss the remainder of the AFL Womens’s season... for the best of reasons. The tough midfielder will sit out the remainder of the season after announcing she is expecting her first child. The Demon draftee shared the exciting news with the playing group earlier this month, before announcing publicly on Friday evening. Johnson is set to welcome the new addition with her partner Harley in April. Melbourne’s GM of AFLW Marcus Wagner congratulated the 30-year-old on the impending arrival.
“We’re absolutely thrilled for Sammie and her partner Harley, who will welcome a little bundle of joy early next year,” he said. “This is obviously a really exciting time for Sammie and her family, and she has our full support as she embarks on a new chapter. “The playing group couldn’t be more excited to welcome a junior recruit in a few months’ time.” Johnson joined Melbourne through the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s Draft after a stellar campaign with the Casey Demons. She made her club debut in Round 1 and went onto play a further two games for the season.
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Local sensation Teerin Fleming is poised for a dazzling finish in the inaugural FIM MiniGP World Series. The riders involved must be aged between 10 and 14 and will all compete on Ohvale GP-0 160 machinery. Fleming, from Beaconsfield, is sitting in second position on the leader board by just 20 points after four races. He sits behind only Harrison Watts, an experienced rider two years his senior. On 111 points, Fleming sits just 18 points clear of Sydney’s Levi Russo in third position. Four races will feature over this weekend with a double-header across Saturday and Sunday.
100 points will be up for grabs over the two days, so the positioning inside the top three is far from cemented. A top-two finish is beyond desirable for these young riders as the top two place-getters will be invited to the final round of the MotoGP World Championship in Valencia, Spain, on November 2 and 3. From there, the best from 16 countries will come face-to-face to determine the victor of the FIM MiniGP World Cup, in front of the world’s best riders. Fleming, a self-titled ‘MotoGp and F1 encyclopaedia’, will no doubt have one eye on Valencia this weekend. Fleming’s progress can be tracked on his social media page: Teerin Fleming Racing.
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Exposure for prospects By Jonty Ralphsmith Vic Metro defeated Vic Country by seven points in a thrilling final game of the National Championships at Marvel Stadium last Thursday. The match was on a knife’s edge until the last couple of minutes when two goals to Vic Metro gave them what would prove to be a match-winning lead. Vic Country had the play in the first quarter but wasn’t able to put it on the scoreboard and the opponents were dangerous and efficient when going forward, giving Jason Davenport’s men the scoreboard ascendancy. Vic Country put on three second-quarter goals though and were in it at three-quartertime ahead of a nine goal shootout in the final stanza. Harley Reid, a 2023 Bendigo key position prospect, was best afield for Vic Country, deployed in defence in the first three quarters before being swung forward and kicking 2.1 to nearly get his team over the line. Below is an overview on how the local players went… Bailey Humphrey (Moe, Gippsland): threatened to tear the game apart in the first 10 minutes like he has on several occasions in the NAB League but failed to capitalise on his opportunities. Still got some good looks thereafter but Vic Metro’s Jakob Anderson, a Dingley junior, was mostly matched up on him and curbed his influence well despite Humphrey having the size advantage. Has shown his burst through the midfield as well as up forward throughout the year and the highlight of his day was a goal on the run from 40 in the second quarter. Jaxon Binns (Berwick, Dandenong): saw a lot of the footy early and ran and ran on the wing, as has become typical of his footy. Stationed in his customary wing position, he set up teammates inside 50 a couple of times with short, inventive kicks and gave off to set up Konstanty on a couple of separate occasions. Demands the footy and one of the team’s better player’s
on the day. Jacob Konstanty (Drouin, Gippsland): the pressure forward showed his creativity by handballing to himself through an opponent’s legs, but unfortunately could not finish the set up play. Was involved in several scoring passages throughout the day and was always thereabouts inside 50, but will be ruing a late miss from 20 at a crucial stage of the match. Henry Hustwaite (Rosebud, Dandenong): in his second match back from an ankle injury, it was a quieter day for Hustwaite, who played both through the midfield and in defence. His class was on show when he received handball from a scrimmage and calmly hit up Jaxon Binns for a shot on goal with a short lateral kick, and showed his trademark traits throughout the day but got less of the ball than usual. Finn Emile-Brennan (Mount Eliza, Dandenong): his precise kicking is his one-wood and backed himself all day as you would expect. Among the highlights were lateral kick into the middle of the ground which looked to get something going and himself got into space in the corridor and hit Konstanty on the lead inside 50. Mitch Szybkowski (Beaconsfield, Dandenong): like Hustwaite, Szybkowski did not have the individual output that he has in previous matches, but still showed his toughness on the ball and has established himself as a potential first round selection with his body of work. Gippslanders from afar: Maffra’s Max Knobel was Gippsland’s predominant ruckman and was solid without having a standout performance. Took a good contested mark when the game was in the balance in the final quarter which helped give his side repeat opportunities. Midfielder/forward Coby Burgiel (Maffra) had a couple of shots and finished with a goal and Jonti Schuback (Maffra) was a constant off halfback.
Jaxon Binns’ run has been a highlight all year.
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Swannies settle in for a special challenge What we say: Casey-South Melbourne will set out to prove season 2021/22 wasn’t a flash in the plan. The Swans played an exhilarating brand of cricket last summer in the white-ball format, resulting in a grand final appearance, Ashley Chandrasinghe earning a Victorian Rookie Contract and Ruwantha Kellepotha shifting towards a Big Bash League outing this season. Will Carr’s men will adjust to the red-ball structure seamlessly with the blade, however the question will linger until proven otherwise on how the bowling attack will accommodate to the change. While the spinners are going to play a key role, a fit and firing Nathan Lambden will determine where this side finishes. If the big quick has his tail up, the Swans potential is endless. What they say (Will Carr): “They’re both difficult players to replace,” he said of Ashley CHandrasignhe and Ruwantha Kellepotha playing higher honours. “They’re very high caliber individuals, but
By Tyler Lewis VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET SEASON PREVIEW CASEY-SOUTH MELBOURNE: Coach: Will Carr Captain: Michael Wallace Last First XI premiership: 1967/68 Last season: It was a season to remember for the Swans, both on and off the field. Not only did Will Carr’s men surge to the grand final, but they listed Ashley Chandrasinghe’s named on the Victorian books. It will be a matter of whether the Swans can maintain that new expectation in 2022/23. Most runs: Luke Manders (671 at 44.73, three x half-centuries, two x centuries) Most wickets: Ruwantha Kellepotha (37 wickets at 15.59, BB: 5/25) Ins: Michael De Iacovo (St Kilda), Shiv Patel (Buckley Ridges) Outs: Nil.
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at the same time it’s been something we have been thinking about and planning for. “We feel we have both covered as well as we possibly can, hence the recruitment of De Iacovo and we have some young and up and coming batters developing nicely. “In particular Atharv Deshpande who we think will feature at some stage in the First XI, he will get an opportunity at some stage, so we feel like we should be able to cover the potential loss of Ash at some stage. “And then with Kellepotha, he is different to replace again with his skill-set, but we feel if we’re rich in one areas, it’s spinners.” Round 1: v Carlton at Casey Fields, October 8
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Stanton to lead Redbacks By Jonty Ralphsmith New Hampton Park coach Hayden Stanton addressed the club for the first time last Thursday evening. Stanton, who has two decades of coaching experience, outlined expectations ahead of preseason as the Redbacks will look to rebound from a sixth-placed finish in 2022. Footy manager Paul McGowan said there has been a buzz around the club since his appointment two weeks ago. “He’s brought in more structure after coaching for 20 years with reasonable success – he’s strong on how he believes the game should be played and that is how we train,“ McGowan said. “It’s clear he’s about habits - he handed out pamphlets about what is expected with the set game plan and what is expected when players approach training, what mindset you need to be in. “He has ideas and says great things which keeps everyone excited. “He’s not left of centre but it is just a little change from where we have been.“ Stanton’s whole-club address comes after the club confirmed recruits Jackson Dalton and Tanner Stanton - son of Hayden - for the 2023 season. Dalton is a Redbacks junior and has more than 200 goals to his name, at Bunyip as playing-assistant coach for the past two seasons, with his strong marking to add to the club’s scoreboard potency. Stanton played VFL footy for North Melbourne in 2021 and is a halfback with elite kicking. The coach, meanwhile, has been contracted as senior coach for the next three seasons. Stanton most recently was at the helm at Garfield from 2018-21, and also has senior coaching experience at Officer, Mulgrave, Doveton Doves, the Monash Blues and South Belgrave. The 2021 season was the first in two decades that Stanton has not been coaching, as he opted to pursue opportunities in real estate and take a breather from local footy. He takes over from Nathan Wilson who stepped away for family reasons with a 15-121 record after two seasons. McGowan, and Wilson were part of the process of finding a new coach and were rapt to get Stanton. “We’re looking for someone who can take us to the next level and his record is that,” McGowan said. “Everyone speaks highly of him, he’s a player’s coach and structure-wise he’s brilliant. “He’s very clear on the way he thinks the game should be played. Everyone will understand their role, and structurally we’ll be set up better.”
Hayden Stanton will coach the Redbacks in 2023. The club spoke to one other candidate, a player-coach, who ultimately pulled out of the race. Wilson played under Stanton at Doveton for one season, more than 10 years ago, with Stanton recasting ‘Nanga’ from the defence to the forward-line which delivered an excellent season. “He was one of the best tacticians I played under,” Wilson said. “He is exactly what the group needs – someone with more experience, direction and a strong game plan. “He was very impressive when we sat down with him because it was all upstairs, there was no notepad - his way is built in and he could talk about it for hours and hours.” The coach-elect has spoken to players and people at the club individually and seen some of the Redbacks’ footy in the second half of the season, including the reserves team’s grand final defeat to East Brighton last weekend. Stanton said the club’s direction appealed to him and working with people he knew and respected in the local footy landscape helped allure him to the club. The pandemic evolved and streamlined Stanton’s perception of coaching. “As head coach of a local footy club, you
Picture: SUPPLIED are a figurehead to lead people which was most pointed during Covid-19 when the players were all going through their own little demons,” Stanton said. “What I learnt from that is that clubs are a great sounding board for life, so you have to make sure your time there is enjoyable, and training has to be interactive and fun, and it gets away from the daily grind of work life. “We need to reward them for playing their role and executing, and provide them the data for why that will lead to team success.” Like Wilson said at the beginning of his tenure ahead of 2021, Stanton too wants to get Hampton Park to division one. “I have always been a coach that likes to be more offensive and score, I want to make our brand attractive for members and supporters and players to be involved with,” he said. “I am trying to sharpen up our ball movement and ability to score and as a team we want to be able to defend. If we do that, I think we have the capacity to get into division one. “There are some really experienced guys, but I am looking forward to getting my teeth into some younger guys who plateaued a bit with football development. “I have a strong focused plan with what I want to do to fit those guys inside a structure that will stand up in local football.
“I really have missed upskilling and turning a young talented junior player into a senior adult footballer.” A key component of elevating the club to the next level is improving the pathway program. The club currently has no under-19s team meaning it is heavily reliant on recruits, making it difficult to remain competitive under the player points system. The Redbacks will be without their home ground next year while the facilities are redeveloped, with last Thursday’s function the last one before works start this week. But Stanton has put an under-19s team on the agenda as an important early focus. “We need to become a destination club more than (we have) been in the last few years,” Stanton said. “My philosophy in the short term is that we won’t get one up with no ground next year, but all we do next year will be building towards having an under-19s team in 2024. “Otherwise, I think player points will be an issue and we will be pushing uphill, competing against teams like Dingley who have a plethora of kids to pick from.” From his time around the club so far, Stanton has observed Hampton Park’s loyal fanbase. Prior to winning the division three premiership in 2019, the Redbacks endured several tough years, yet the members have remained supportive. With a refreshed focus on field, Stanton highlighted the importance of taking the supporters with them on the journey. “I want to make sure we connect the past players a lot better. I want us to embrace the history of the club and while we’re writing our own history, we need to remember where we’ve come from.” “I want to have some days in preseason where we can get past players involved in training or have corporate days to build that connection to the club. “It is so important because guys might retire and have kids after 15-20 years and then their whole connection to the club dies.” Stanton echoed the common sentiment around the club that a big ruckman is a desperately needed commodity if the Redbacks are to take the next step. He is also hopeful that senior heads can complement the youth focus that drove 2022. “We would be looking down the angle of experience to come in now to work with our kids and show us the way to improve,” Stanton said. “Mid 20-year-old range guys who have played 100 plus games at various levels and have something to bring to the table from a leadership point-of-view.”
Local 17-year-olds get a run on grand final day at the G By Jonty Ralphsmith Three Dandenong Stingrays and two Gippsland Power players were involved in the under-17’s futures match on the MCG on grand final day. The match is played annually and pits the best 44 players eligible for the following year’s draft against each other. The Nick Davis-coached Team Houli defeated the Travis Cloke-coached Team Murphy 10.8 68 to 4.16 40. Team Murphy was the dominant team for large parts of the afternoon and had 75 more possessions in an open, fast and free-flowing morning, but was made to pay for inefficiency and inaccuracy. Dandenong’s Sam Frangalas represented Team Houli, and Stingrays teammates Kobe Shipp and Cooper Simpson were playing for Team Murphy. From Gippsland, both Archer Reid and Zane Duursma played for Team Murphy. Below is an overview of each player’s performance. Kobe Shipp (Beaconsfield, Dandenong): Was among the dominant players in the first quarter for his team and a large reason they berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
From left; Cooper Simpson, Sam Frangalas and Kobe Shipp all played on the MCG on grand final day. Picture: DANDENONG STINGRAYS SOCIAL MEDIA dominated the territory. Took three intercept marks in that quarter alone, plus another difficult contested mark as he outmaneuvered opponents. Didn’t quite maintain that level of dominance throughout the afternoon, but remained involved and cleared defence with long targeted kicks on multiple occasions. Cooper Simpson (Mount Martha, Dandenong): The midfielder-forward bookended his day with his two best quarters. Playing in his signature green boots, the Stingray’s first
three possessions were all inside 50s and he had several score involvements in the first quarter. Like he has shown throughout the NAB League this season, he looked potent when given space and got some contested possessions as well. Will be ruing a poorly executed snap on goal in the last quarter that would have kept his side in it, but was one of Team Murphy’s more accomplished players late in the day. Sam Frangalas (Berwick, Dandenong):
AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan lauded Frangalas’ bull-like presence ahead of the opening bounce and while the nature of the match didn’t suit his game based on gruntwork, he was still well involved. The third quarter was probably his most effective as he got involved in some offensive chains as his team got on the scoreboard to punish Team Murphy’s inability to capitalize. Zane Duursma (Foster, Gippsland): Produced arguably the highlight of Team Murphy’s day when he took a massive contested mark inside 50 in the second quarter from a high entering kick, before going back and converting. If that wasn’t the highlight, then his other goal probably was: a tight bender tucked up against the boundary line. Kicked two of his team’s four goals and after the body of work he has displayed in 2022, those couple of moments will catch recruiters’ eyes. Archer Reid (Inverloch-Kongwak, Gippsland)): A quieter day for Reid, but his reputation in next season’s draft class is already well-established. The brother of Essendon’s Zach scored 17 goals as a bottom-aged key-position prospect and has also represented Vic Country, underlining his potential.
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