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Call for more police

Libs pledge road design shake-up

Narre Warren North Liberal candidate Timothy Dragan and Shadow Planning Minister Ryan Smith with Narre Warren North residents Anne Kleidon, Stephen Craig, Robert Evans and Steve Kane. 301244

The notorious Narre Warren North Road upgrade will be redesigned if the Liberals and Nationals win the State Election this November.

Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North Timothy Dragan and Shadow Planning Minister Ryan Smith last week announced the LNP would commit $5 million to the design change.

The changes would see a set of lights installed where Narre Warren North Road meets Crawley Road, along with a break in the centre at Brundrett Road.

The road design, which is currently underway, opts to make Crawley Road left-in and left-out only and remove right turns from Brundrett Road, causing uproar among residents who also claim plans for several U-turns along Narre Warren North Road are unsafe.

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Rents rise by 7% Rental prices in the City of Casey continue to rise, according to new State Government statistics.

The June Quarter 2022 Rental Report indicates the median rental price in Casey has increased by 7 per cent in the last year, reaching $430 in the June 2022 quarter.

The percentage of affordable rentals in the municipality has also halved since September

2019, dropping to 10.3 per cent.

The rise in rental stress is a concerning constant across the state.

The Melbourne Rent Index (MRI) increased by 3.2 per cent in the June quarter, the largest quarterly increase since June 2008.

In mid-2017, fewer than 7000 people came to Victorian homelessness services each month due to housing affordability stress.

But recently-released Australian Institute of

Health and Welfare data shows that number is up to nearly 10,000 per month.

The damning figures have led peak bodies and local government areas to call for urgent action from the government.

The City of Casey last week announced its advocacy list ahead of the November State Election, which stressed the need for increased social housing in the municipality.

The council called for an “urgent invest-

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Meanwhile, peak body Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) has called for all political parties to commit to 6000 new social housing properties each year for a decade.

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Greater cop presence call

By Eleanor Wilson A Berwick resident is calling for increased police presence in the City of Casey, after he was involved in a collision with a stolen vehicle.

Leslie Chan’s Mercedes Benz was hit by a white TT Audi as he was driving through Bernly Boulevard, Berwick in mid August.

The Audi fled the scene of the collision, leaving Mr Chan to foot the bill for damage caused to the side of his vehicle.

The Audi was later confirmed to be a stolen vehicle.

“I followed behind and quickly took a picture of the vehicle’s number plate and was so shocked to see that the driver and passengers were teenagers. He drove so quickly that I could not catch the car,” Mr Chan said.

Mr Chan said he wants to see more police presence in Berwick as the population in the growth corridor continues to rise.

“I think I have the responsibility to tell the public, because anyone may be the next victim. I really do not want to see our lovely neighbours get hurt.

“Berwick is a beautiful place, there’s just a lot more people now so we need more police support to ensure the safety of the residents.”

The area is no stranger to crimes involving stolen vehicles.

On 29 September two 15-year-olds were arrested in a stolen vehicle in Cranbourne West after it had been seen driving erratically in the southern suburbs.

Just four days before that, four teenagers aged between 14 and 16 were arrested in Cranbourne North after allegedly stealing a blue Audi Sedan in an aggravated burglary two days earlier.

Casey Police Service Area also released a statement on 16 September regarding a “spate

Berwick resident Leslie Chan said he wants to see more police presence in the Casey area.

The damage to Mr Chan’s Mercedes Benz, after it was involved in a collision with a stolen Audi allegedly driven by a group of teenagers.

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of theft from motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicles” at Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) in Narre Warren and Casey RACE in Cranbourne East.

“There will be a visible and plain clothed police presence at these two locations,” the Facebook post read.

“Community members who attend these facilities, please be aware to lock your vehicles, don’t leave any valuables visible in your vehicle [and] secure your keys on you at the facility (if practical) or store them in a safe place.”

Despite the apparent frequency of stolen vehicle crimes throughout Casey, new data shows this year the municipality experienced the lowest rate of motor vehicle thefts in a decade, recording 564 thefts for the year ending June 2022.

said vehicle owners should park their cars in a secure location and lock their vehicles.

“Local police will continue to conduct covert and overt patrols within Casey targeting vehicle theft, supported by Highway Patrol vehicles fitted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology to scan and identify stolen and unregistered vehicles,” she said.

From a statewide perspective in the 12 months to June, almost half of all theft from motor vehicle offences showed no visible force, while one in three thefts from motor vehicle offences related to theft of number plates.

If you believe you have been a victim of vehicle theft or witness suspicious behaviour, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Theft from a motor vehicle also fell 7 per cent and general offence rates in the municipality are also at a 10-year low.

“While these are overwhelmingly positive statistics, each victim of crime is one too many and we will not sit idly by as crime occurs,” Casey Local Area Commander Inspector Melissa Webbers said.

Inspector Webbers said police in the municipality were adequately equipped to handle crime.

Between 2018 and 2022, Casey received a further 41 frontline officers and 70 shared divisional resources, including 25 Highway Patrol, 10 Crime Scene Services and five Crime Investigation Unit officers, she said.

To ensure vehicle safety, Inspector Webbers

Notorious road design to change under LNP government

By Eleanor Wilson A Liberal and Nationals Government will commit $5 million towards redesigning a notorious road upgrade in Narre Warren North.

Shadow Planning Minister Ryan Smith and Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North Timothy Dragan met with residents at the Hallam Valley Pony Club on 29 September to make the announcement.

Under an elected Liberal and Nationals Government, traffic lights will be installed at the intersection of Crawley Road and Narre Warren North Road, along with a break in the centre at Brundrett Road, they said.

Current designs under the Andrews Labor Government feature the installation of several U-turns on Narre Warren North Road, but locals claim the designs are impractical and unsafe.

Mr Smith said the community’s voice has been ignored in the South Eastern suburbs, resulting in poor planning to deal with local

roads and traffic flows under the Andrews Labor Government.

“This intersection needs to be upgraded and it needs to be done urgently for the sake of the community’s safety and peace of mind,” he said.

“Only the Liberals and Nationals will come to the table and commit towards vital safety upgrades at this dangerous intersection.”

Mr Dragan said the intersection upgrade will ensure local pedestrians and road users are kept safe.

“Working with you, not against you, a Matt Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will fix this intersection and make it easier for locals, like myself, to get where they’re going, quicker and safer,” he said.

“As a local, I can tangibly feel what [the residents] are feeling. I drive down this road, I know the dangers of it, and I know the frustrations of the traffic as well.

“As a candidate I want to be able to fight for what’s right for the community, not just for what scores me political points.”

The $63 million Narre Warren North Road Upgrade, which includes the duplication of Narre Warren North Road in both directions between Fox Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road, is currently being undertaken by Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV), with aims to complete works in 2023.

MRPV says modifying the Brundrett Road and Crawley Road intersections by installing nearby U-turns and making Crawley Road left-in and left-out only will “create safer road conditions for motorists”.

But locals claim the U-turn design isn’t wide enough to accommodate the unique needs of local traffic, which include large horse floats travelling from the Hallam Valley Pony Club, along with trailers, caravans and heavy vehicles.

Confusion also surrounds the decision to alter the design plans, with 2018 designs

appearing to include a set of traffic lights at Crawley Road.

“They’ve been blindsided by their own design, they had a flawed design and they chose not to make any changes because it’s just too hard,” said local resident Robert Evans.

MRPV said it has confirmed the U-turn at Memorial Drive is safe for horses in trailers, after making the U-turn wider and engaging with local equine specialists.

Of equal frustration to residents, who formed the Narre Warren North Road Action Group to advocate for a change to the design, is the reported lack of engagement from MRPV. MRPV claims it has consulted with the action group more than 36 times, but group member Stephen Craig said they’ve had three face-to-face consultations.

“They can’t defend the indefensible, so they don’t engage…we feel like we’ve lost our local representation,” Mr Craig said.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Nossal High School Bollywood dancers Sahana Rudresh and Kohana Kalra

What is your favourite memory together?

When our Bollywood dance club members held a surprise party for us to celebrate our achievements and thank us for leading the club this year.

How long have you been friends?

We have been friends for four years - since Year 9, when we first joined Nossal High School.

What are you most passionate about?

Working towards our goals, whether it be academic or our interests such as dancing.

THREE … ways to take advantage of daylight saving

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Eat dinner outside It is an absolute fact that food tastes better when consumed outside in fresh air on a lovely summer’s night. Have a barbecue or a set up a table on your back deck and take in the sunset while you eat.

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Go for an after dinner walk We all became walking enthusiasts during lockdowns when there was very little else for us to do. Well, dust off those runners. You could even pick up a sneaky ice cream while you’re out.

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Wash your car It’s always something you put off until it looks like an absolute mess. The extra sunlight will make it a pleasant temperature and you’ll be extra satisfied when you get up in the morning and get in a squeaky clean vehicle.

What are your favourite movies?

Marvel movies, classic old Bollywood movies (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, the list goes on!), South Indian movies such as RRR... it’s hard to pick only a few!

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

Sahana: BTS (7 people, but we can manage).

Kohana: The cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Both: Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jnr., Chris Evans, Zendaya...

What is your favourite subject in school?

Kohana: Accounting.

Sahana: Biology.

What are you currently listening to/watching or reading?

Sahana: Just finished reading Verity by Colleen Hoover, always listening to Kpop and Indian songs.

Kohana: Punjabi songs!

gether, what dish would you cook?

Gourmet biryani, naan and paneer tikka masala.

Where is your dream holiday destination?

The Maldives and Paris.

What is your favourite thing about Bollywood?

The representation of our culture and the hype

songs that get you dancing, anytime anywhere.

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

What is the purpose and meaning of life?

What is one piece of advice that has stuck with you?

Life goes on; tomorrow may never come, so live life to its fullest!

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Kohana Kalra and Sahana Rudresh are the captains of Nossal High School’s Bollywood Club.

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Road to employment boom

By Eleanor Wilson, Shelby Brooks and Marcus Uhe

City of Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti, Cardinia Shire Mayor Jeff Springfield, Cardinia CEO Carol Jeffs, Casey CEO Glenn Patterson, Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff and Pakenham business owner Tim Leed at the end of Thompsons Road. 301266 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ployment and many spend up to 90 minutes commuting on congested roads each day, Ms Duff said.

“The future of work is to have a shorter commute time. This is better for workers’ health, better for families, better for employers – whose workers will be less stressed – better for the environment and better for the economy,” she said.

The total cost of the upgrade and extension, excluding land acquisition costs, is estimated at $785 million.

Narre Warren South resident Tim Leed, director at Pakenham-based business Melbourne Rotomould, frequently uses Thompsons Road for both work and personal purposes.

He believes the upgraded arterial would do wonders for his business and the freight industry in which he operates.

“We currently regularly experience gridlock in Pakenham which is highly frustrating as well as costly,” Mr Leed said.

“Freight is holding us back - reliability of

traffic is a large and growing problem.

“We actively prioritise recruiting workers who live locally for a number of reasons and strongly believe this would make a big difference to the existing traffic problems, but also recognise that it is not always practical, possible or desirable for people to live close to where they work.

“It will allow us to be more competitive and offer a better level of service for our customers – especially during the ongoing major driver shortage. This is critical for all businesses that require freight movement – we cannot all be online providers.”

The proposed extension would impact two seats in this year’s election, beginning in Berwick and finishing in Pakenham.

Current Gembook MP Brad Battin, who is contesting the seat of Berwick, said he and Pakenham Liberal candidate David Farrelly look forward to ensuring Casey and Cardinia get their “fair share” of funding allocations.

“The Liberal Party are committed to road and rail projects in the local area and look

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Extending Thompsons Road to Pakenham would be a $58 billion economic bonanza for the region, creating 140,000 jobs and significantly cutting travel time.

The figures, detailed in a newly-released report, make the case for the extension ahead of the November State Election.

Thompsons Road currently ends at a single-lane T-intersection at Smiths Lane in Clyde North, neighbouring an important jobs precinct on the border of the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire Council.

When complete, the road would connect Carrum to Pakenham.

It was also a key advocacy point for the Greater South Eastern Melbourne group, which includes Cardinia and Casey, during the Federal Election in May. The REMPLAN report said more than 80,000 jobs would be created directly as a result of investment facilitated by the upgrade and extension of Thompsons Road.

If started in 2024, the project would deliver a $90 billion net benefit over a 30-year period, the report - which was commissioned by Cardinia Shire Council and the City of Casey - said.

In a joint statement, Cardinia Shire Council Mayor Jeff Springfield and City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said they considered the upgrade and extension of Thompsons Road as one of the region’s highest transport priorities.

“It is clear from the REMPLAN study – with the project starting in 2024 and returning $4.40 in benefit for every $1 spent – that there are compelling economic, employment and social cases for the upgrade and extension of Thompsons Road,” Cr Springfield said.

The report points out that about 110,000 residents currently leave the region for em-

forward to releasing our policies and projects for our local communities as we approach the election on 26 November,” Mr Battin said.

Pakenham’s Labor candidate Emma Vulin said Labor is committed to improving roads and infrastructure across Pakenham.

“We understand the importance of Thompsons Road to the local community which is why the Labor Government duplicated it to improve safety and ease congestion,“ Ms Vulin said.

Greens candidate for Berwick Hayley Perry said she approved of the proposal, but believed it should be one of many mechanisms to improve traffic flow in the South East.

“I support the extension of Thompsons Rd to Pakenham,” Ms Perry said.

“However, these sort of projects won’t help reduce congestion, except in the short-term, without significant public transport improvements.“ Other election candidates, including Malik Zaveer (Labor for Berwick), Brett Owen (Independent for Pakenham) and Michelle Maibaum (Greens for Pakenham) were contacted for comment.

It is understood the Department of Transport has completed a business case for the project, including costings, timeframe and route, which would support project planning and enable expedited delivery.

Suggested stages of the project include Berwick-Cranbourne Road to Cardinia Road and Cardinia Creek bridge at a cost of $525 million, Cardinia Road to McGregor Road costing $200 million and McGregor Road to Kooweerup Road amounting to $60 million.

Cardinia Shire and the City of Casey form part of Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM), an advocacy body for jobs, infrastructure, investment, liveability, sustainability and wellbeing for the southeast and everyone who works and lives in the region.

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Driver fled

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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a pair of collisions in Clyde on Tuesday morning, 4 October, with one involving a stolen Toyota Kluger whose driver fled the scene.

Investigators have been told the Kluger collided with a Holden Commodore on Berwick-Cranbourne Road around 6.30am. Police said the Commodore collided with another sedan as a result of the initial collision.

The drivers of both sedans stopped at the scene and assisted police with their enquiries, while the male driver of the Toyota, the vehicle’s sole occupant, ran from the scene, after the car came to a stop further along the road, police said.

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To Essendon. Need I say more?

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To gender-fluid puppy names.

To spring sunshine.

To the crime in the area.

Cardinia Shire Council will investigate its response to deteriorating roads following a 91 per cent increase in pothole defects in recent months.

Councillors are also seeking action from the Minister for Roads to improve the State Government’s response to state-managed roads in the shire. Our readers voiced their frustrations on Facebook.

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Thursday, 6 October, 2022

Casey Council has backflipped on its decision to dissolve its community library service provider, Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL).

On 4 October the council announced it would remain with CCL into the future, despite announcements in October last year that the service would be dissolved at the end of 2022 in favour of a new service provider.

Throughout 2022, both Casey Council and Cardinia Shire participated in a joint expression of interest process to assess what public library service providers were available in the market.

After an extensive assessment and community consultation, Casey Council said it identified that CCL was best placed to continue being the community’s library service provider.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said council was pleased to be remaining with CCL, which would continue to run a number of libraries throughout the municipality, including Bunjil Place, Cranbourne, Doveton, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park Libraries.

“Council is committed to providing a highquality library service for our community and

Bunjil Place Library is one library that will remain under Casey Cardinia Libraries. 191565 from our market testing process, CCL is best placed to provide this service,” she said.

“While the transition will mean some changes behind the scenes, we would like to reassure the community that there is no intention to reduce our library services, but rather improve and enhance our much-loved and valued library services into the future.

“We will ensure Casey’s library services continue to meet the needs of the community.”

Contrastingly, Cardinia Shire has opted for a different path, selecting Myli - My Community Library to take over from CCL as its new library service provider.

In a special meeting held Monday 3 October, it was voted unanimously that Cardinia Shire would undergo the transition to Myli, which is the current library model for Bass Coast, South Gippsland and Baw Baw Shire Councils, from December this year.

Deputy Mayor Tammy Radford said the CCL model didn’t fit the shire’s needs anymore.

“Within Cardinia Shire there has been a huge growth, a change in our diversity and changing needs to our community so the model doesn’t fit anymore,” Ms Radford said.

The decision for the councils to pursue separate providers was also influenced by new legislation in the Local Government Act 2020, which requires the current regional library model to be changed in the coming decade.

CCL said current staff who work in Cardinia Shire Council libraries would be offered positions with Myli.

Existing CCL members would be able to use their current library cards to borrow books at both CCL and Myli branches. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Fire engulfs family home over weekend

Despite assistance from multiple CFA stations, crews were unable to save the Narre Warren South property.

Picture: NARRE WARREN CFA “The brigade would like to thank the local community who safely provided support in the initial response, took photos and surrounded and cared for the family who lived at

No jail for $700k in cash

the property in their time of need,” Mr Carter said.

The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.

Unclaimed $50 million A mystery Victorian has yet to claim $50 million won on an Oz Lotto ticket bought in the City of Casey.

The Lott officials say they are waiting for the division-one winner to reveal themselves, due to the winning ticket being unregistered.

The ticket, sold at a Tatts outlet in City of Casey, won the entire $50 million jackpot for draw 1494 on 4 October.

“Not only is this mystery Victorian Oz Lotto’s biggest winner for 2022, but they’re also the year’s fourth biggest winner across all lottery games,” The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell said.

“We’re encouraging everyone to check their entries because they might be the newly-minted multi-millionaire we’re searching for.

“If you think you’re holding this very valuable entry, give us a call on 131 868.”

The mystery entrant has 12 months to claim their winnings until it goes to the Victorian State Revenue Office.

The winning numbers in Oz Lotto draw 1494 on Tuesday 4 October 2022 were 37, 42, 47, 39, 5, 17 and 20, while the supplementary numbers were 29, 22 and 38.

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A family home in Narre Warren South has been destroyed after a fire engulfed the property over the weekend.

Firefighters from Narre Warren and Berwick CFA fire brigades said they were paged to a reported house fire in Narre Warren South on Saturday 1 October.

A fire appliance from Narre Warren Fire Brigade arrived within seven minutes and immediately launched an external attack on the fire.

On arrival the top level of the two-storey house was well alight and with the help from the Berwick Fire Brigade crew, firefighters quickly stopped the fire from spreading and achieved a prompt knockdown, Narre Warren Fire Brigade captain Travis Carter said.

Firefighters requested additional support of a ladder platform from Fire Rescue Victoria to assist with the second-storey fire.

The residents of the house had evacuated the property quickly, however, one man aged in his 20s suffered burns and was transported to hospital by Ambulance Victoria.

It took firefighters 17 minutes to bring the fire under control and nearly two hours to fully extinguish the fire with the support of the ladder platform crew, Mr Carter said.

The fire had extended to both levels of the property and extensive fire damage, combined with water and smoke damage, unfortunately meant the home was destroyed.

The scene was attended by CFA Narre Warren, Berwick Fire Brigade CFA, FRV Station 92, FRV Station 87, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, City of Casey (Building Surveyors team) as well as electrical and gas agencies.

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Hampton Park painter has avoided jail after being found with $707,800 cash in his luggage at Melbourne Airport.

Dejan Tomic, 28, pleaded guilty to dealing with more than $100,000 cash suspected as proceeds of crime in the Victorian County Court.

He showed a lack of criminal sophistication if not “naivety” after being stopped by investigators at Melbourne Airport in June 2019, sentencing judge Michael O’Connell said on 29 September.

After being found with $7850 cash in a backpack, Tomic told officers he was still awaiting a suitcase on the airport’s carousel.

“There’s nothing in there, mate – clothes,” he told police.

On inspection, $699,950 cash in nine vacuum-sealed bags was found in the suitcase.

He later claimed he had returned from a friend’s wedding at Brisbane, where he was offered $5000 to courier the suitcase. On the known facts, this was “not entirely implausible”, Judge O’Connell noted.

Tomic said he was aware there was money inside, but not how much.

Authorities suspected the cash was out of proportion with Tomic’s income of about $1000 a week, Judge O’Connell noted.

Tomic owned three assets – a Range Rover, Holden Cruze and Ford Transit, and lived with his parents.

The Bosnian-born refugee and his family migrated to Springvale in 1998, later moving to Hampton Park.

The talented soccer player had escalated into ice addiction after a relationship breakdown.

Judge O’Connell noted the amount of cash was more than seven times the threshold requirement, which was “almost invariably” punished by jail.

Assisting in money laundering played an important role in organised crime, he said.

However, Tomic’s role was “limited”, and there was no evidence of pre-planning before he left for Brisbane, the court heard. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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12th-13th November 2022 Dejan Tomic, 28, pleaded guilty to dealing with more than $100,000 cash suspected as proceeds of crime in the Victorian County Court.

Tomic had no prior convictions, with much of his life in front of him, Judge O’Connell said.

The judge was impressed by Tomic’s “exceptional” and sustained rehabilitation since his arrest, relying on a depth of family and friend support.

Since his arrest, Tomic had been reportedly committed to drug rehabilitation counselling.

His treatment recently intensified after a relapse – a positive test to cocaine in June.

Tomic regularly attended and volunteered a Serbian Orthodox church in Keysborough, returned to assist at Noble Park United Football Club and bought into a gym franchise, the judge noted.

Jail would “risk undermining if not destroying” his reformation and “more importantly, the community’s long-term interests”.

“It’s not a risk that’s worth taking.”

Tomic was jailed for 14 months but immediately released on a recognizance release order – a $5000 good-behaviour bond for 14 months.

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Tip stops taking rubbish

By Marcus Uhe The EPA took significant action against SBI Inert Landfill on Tuesday 4 October by charging the business with breaching the conditions of its licence to operate a landfill.

The charge relates to condition OL-L7 of their licence, which requires the waste to be covered with either soil or an alternative approved cover at the end of each day’s operations. It comes after the EPA suspended SBI’s operating licence on Monday 3 October due to “significant and ongoing odour issues and compliance concerns” that had not been “adequately” addressed, the EPA said in a statement.

EPA chief executive Lee Miezis said EPA would not hesitate to take further legal action which could include more charges, continuation of the suspension or even cancellation of their licence.

“This is an escalation of our enforcement and compliance action against SBI, whose operating licence requires there is no off-site odour. As the local community can testify, this has not been achieved,” Mr Miezis said.

“Until the company satisfies EPA it has resolved all of the issues and can maintain proper management of the factors that caused the odour, they will be prevented from accepting waste at the landfill site.”

SBI was given a notice on 30 August asking them to show cause why their licence should not be suspended, with a deadline of Friday 30 September. After reviewing the information they provided, EPA made the decision to suspend the licence.

The suspension means that no new waste can be received at the site until at least 30 January 2023, while the company takes all required action on site to ensure it complies with licence conditions, the EPA said.

This includes stopping the odours from the site that are impacting the local community.

Mr Miezis said the decision to suspend the licence was an escalation of EPA’s regulation of the site and comes after multiple actions were already in place.

“EPA expects that SBI will concentrate solely on fixing the odour problem that has plagued the local community for far too long,”

Mr Miezis said.

“Other regulatory notices EPA has served on SBI are still in force that require SBI to remediate all compliance issues at the site while the suspension is in place.

“SBI’s operating licence requires that there is no off-site odour and until the company satisfies EPA that it has resolved all of the issues and can maintain proper management of the factors that caused the odour, they will be prevented from accepting waste at the site.”

The EPA said it would continue to monitor the site and if the odour and other compliance issues were not fully remediated by 30 January 2023, further action would be taken, including the potential extension of the suspension or even cancellation of the licence.

“The community has suffered with an unacceptable level of invasive odour and while SBI has been working to resolve the causes, they have not satisfied us that they have done enough,” Mr Miezis said.

Two improvement notices were issued on Wednesday 21 September, requiring the creation of a Stormwater Management Plan and a

Leachate Management Plan, respectively.

SBI is the subject of five improvement notices as of Monday 3 October.

Simon Williamson, SBI’s director said the organisation was “extremely disappointed” with the charges and the decision to suspend their licence but would continue to liaise with the EPA to address the current issues and improvement notices.

“SBI received notification from the EPA yesterday that following the submitted response to the Notice of Intent on 13 September, they have decided to suspend the site’s landfill operating licence,” Mr Williamson said.

“This means both landfilling activities and the waste transfer station onsite are now closed.

“Works continue onsite this week to calibrate and maximise performance of the landfill gas extraction system to improve management of landfill odour.

“Additional wells are being drilled into the landfill cell to increase efficiency and capacity of the system. Nearby residents may notice some odour from the landfill during business hours.”

‘Crunch point’ for Casey as rental prices jump 7 per cent From page 1 Chief executive officer of housing support charity WAYSS, Wayne Merritt, said the South East was at a “crunch point” when it came to affordable accomodation for residents.

“There’s a huge demand and we just don’t have the housing stock to fill that demand at the moment,” he said.

“We are 100 per cent supportive of the call out for more social housing and we would also like to see a dedicated allocation for the

South East and on top of that an allocation for young people in the South East as we know they are often a missed out group when it comes to affordable housing.”

Mr Merritt said many residents who approach WAYSS were currently spending up to 75 or 80 per cent of their fortnightly income on housing, leaving very little for other living expenses.

“Most of the people we see are on some type of government benefit which then makes it harder to get into property because

they might be seen as a less attractive applicant in the pool of 30 to 40 applicants, which is the numbers we are seeing now,” he said.

“We support the government’s $5.3 million investment for 12,000 new homes through Victoria’s Big Housing Build, but we know we need thousands more homes just in the South East to meeting the demand.”

CHP chief executive officer Jenny Smith agreed renters were on the front line of Victoria’s cost of living crisis.

“More renters are being pushed into homelessness because they can’t find a rental they can afford,” she said.

“Homelessness services are overwhelmed with people desperate for a home, and too many Victorians in urgent need of homelessness support are missing out.

“Government can end homelessness by providing more support to respond to people needing help, and by fixing the fundamental problem of lack of affordable rentals.”

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Bedford to take significant steps

By Marcus Uhe Hampton Park’s Darren Bedford is paying tribute to his late father by signing up for the Peter Mac Cancer Foundation’s Walk To Fight Cancer.

The challenge will see Mr Bedford walk 100 kilometres between 13 and 22 October around the vivid scenery and parklands of Casey including Wilson Botanic Park and the Hampton Park Wetlands.

All money raised will go towards funding cancer research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Richie Bedford passed away in July this year aged 76 after a short battle with brain cancer.

“We found out he had a brain tumour and then six weeks later he died,” Mr Bedford said.

“It’s been hard. You try not to dwell on it, but each day is hard. You just try to keep moving forward.”

The Dandenong factory manager’s training program is well underway, spending an hour walking after work each night for the last week, with the goal to cover 10 kilometres per day during the challenge.

Rather than listen to music or podcasts, the avid photographer will use the opportunity to get some snaps of local flora and fauna.

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Suspended for 10 years

By Marcus Uhe Former head coach of the Clyde North Ravens Basketball Club, Michael Juaneza has been suspended from all basketball activities for 10 years following a Basketball Victoria tribunal hearing on Monday 26 September at Casey Stadium.

Mr Juaneza pleaded guilty to all charges of cheating and bringing basketball into disrepute, a Basketball Victoria spokesperson said.

His guilty plea resulted in the decadelong ban, and a separate two-year ban from attending basketball venues.

Meanwhile, the club’s former president, Leslie Juaneza, was found guilty by the tribunal after initially offering a not-guilty plea to the same charges of cheating and bringing basketball into disrepute.

She received a two-year ban from basketball activities but was not banned from attending basketball venues which will allow her to spectate games involving her children, according to a Basketball Victoria spokesperson.

The club was also fined a maximum penalty of $500 for the same charges.

Mr Juaneza said that an appeal had been submitted and that legal representation was being sought, but did not specify which outcomes were being appealed.

On Thursday 15 September, the club announced it had ceased operations after the Casey Basketball Association declared it would not accept future entries from the club unless it reformed as a non-for-profit entity.

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763 cannabis plants seized The Springvale Divisional Response Unit arrested three men on 29 September, concluding a nine-month long investigation into multiple crop houses across Melbourne’s South East.

During the investigation, detectives uncovered three crop houses and seized 763 cannabis plants from Narre Warren, Cranbourne East, and Cranbourne South.

The long running investigation initially commenced on 1 December 2021, when detectives from the Springvale DRU located a sophisticated hydroponic setup at a Peter Court, Narre Warren address.

Police seized 314 cannabis plants from the address, weighing approximately 145 kilograms, however no arrests were made at the time.

On 24 August 2022, the Springvale DRU executed another search warrant at a Hawkseye Way, Cranbourne East property where another

hydroponic set up was located, with 264 plants seized, weighing approximately 115 kilograms.

An investigation into the offenders allegedly responsible for these crop houses continued until 30 September, when detectives from the Springvale DRU executed a search warrant at a Abayo Crescent, Cranbourne South address.

Police were required to force entry to the property, where another hydroponic setup was uncovered, along with three males.

A total of 185 cannabis plants were seized from the crop house, with the estimated weight currently being established.

Two of the three males fled from police, scaling the fences of neighbouring homes before being arrested by police shortly after with the assistance of the Dandenong Drone Unit.

Inspector Melissa Webbers said police make “absolutely no apologies for targeting those cultivating or manufacturing drugs”.

“The cultivation of cannabis has a number of dire consequences for the community, including financially funding further criminal activity, road trauma caused by impaired drivers, and flow-on mental health impacts,” she said.

“We seek the public’s continued assistance by contacting police if they observe or hear any suspicious behaviour such as the covering or blacking out of windows, strong plant smells and unusual vehicle or pedestrian movement.”

Police will allege a 27-year-old male from Seabrook was responsible for the Cranbourne East and Cranbourne South crop houses.

He has been charged with a number of offences, including two counts of cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis, two counts of trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis, and theft of power.

He has been remanded to appear before the

Melbourne Magistrates Court at a later date.

Police will also allege a 27-year-old male from Noble Park arrested on 30 September was connected to the hydroponic setup uncovered at the Peter Court, Narre Warren address on 1 December last year.

He has been charged with a number of offences, including cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis, trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis, and theft of power.

He has been remanded to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court at a later date.

Another male, aged 28 from St Albans, has been charged with cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis, trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis, and theft of power in connection to the alleged crop house in Cranbourne South.

He has been remanded to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court a later date.

Young Liberal Democrat looking to shake up vote

By Eleanor Wilson A young politics student is the latest candidate to unveil his plans to contest the seat of Narre Warren North at the upcoming State Election.

Stephen Matulec has been endorsed by the Liberal Democrats as their candidate for the electorate, which is expected to be hotly contested come November.

The election will see current Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan exit the electorate after 20 years in office - the same period of time Matulec has been alive.

But the Narre Warren local doesn’t view his age as a drawback.

“I believe with my age people may judge me and say that I do not have enough life experience,” he said.

“However, I believe age is not necessarily relevant and I want to see more young people getting into politics to help change our future.

“Politics has such a large effect on our lives and every vote matters so I would like to see more young people take an interest.”

Matulec said he believes high cost of living, high taxes, red tape for small businesses, education and civil liberty restrictions are the most important issues for the people of Narre Warren North.

“I want to reduce government expenditure to be able to stop inflation and stop the rising cost of living; I would also scrap stamp duty to bring down the cost of home ownership.”

Small businesses and property rights have “absolutely been destroyed” by government regulations in recent years, he said.

“I want to help small businesses by cutting red tape and giving them a chance to thrive in a freely competitive market without the gov-

ernment getting in their way.

“This will make it much easier and cheaper to start a business and I want the average person to be able to have a go at starting up a business.”

As for his decision to represent a minor party in the Liberal Democrats, Mr Matulec said it comes down to freedom - which he believes has been tested by the government in recent years.

“The Liberal Democrats have always stood up for individual freedom and liberty.

“I want to make sure that neither side of politics becomes too extreme and that we can respect each other’s personal choices.

The 20-year-old said establishing a bill of rights to “protect human rights in a liberal democracy” would also be on the cards if he is successful at the election.

“This would ensure things like free speech are protected and to make sure that the government overreach that occurred during the last couple of years cannot ever happen again.

“I would abolish the nanny state to allow every individual to live their life how they choose, as long as no one else is harmed.”

This would extend to education as well, with Matulec stating he would like there to be “maximum choice” for parents to decide what education they would like for their children.

“Education is an issue which I have received a lot of feedback about and there is a concern from parents about politicisation in the curriculum,” he said.

Matulec will run against Labor’s Belinda Wilson, Liberal candidate Timothy Dragan and Independent Stephen Capon for the seat of Narre Warren North.

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‘We deserve better’, says Berwick Greens candidate

By Eleanor Wilson Berwick Greens candidate Hayley Perry openly admits she is not “a career politician”.

Her family isn’t political and she “never would have imagined” running as a candidate in the State Election a few years back.

But for the born and bred Berwick candidate, watching the government’s “inaction on many issues” was the final straw. “[I] have become increasingly disappointed by the lack of integrity plaguing each level of government. We deserve better,” she said.

“I am deeply connected to my community and relate to the issues we are all facing.”

Perry lives in Berwick with her partner and two kids.

She owns a small business and is also a carer for her mum.

But she fears the area is getting the raw end of the deal when it comes to government funding.

“In the Berwick district it’s clear that the State Government is failing to plan for the infrastructure that the community needs, particularly in Berwick South and Clyde North.

“There needs to be more public investment in Casey Hospital, local schools and public transport in the area to keep up with the population demand.”

Perry hopes constituents will rally by her side to “stop the major parties taking us for granted”.

“The Federal Election results show that patience is wearing thin for the major parties and that the demographics of the Berwick district are changing and voting patterns are changing with it.

“For decades there has not been enough

investment in public health and hospitals. Now, our hospitals, ambulances and healthcare system are struggling to cope.”

To tackle the healthcare crisis, she said, The Greens would increase health funding, especially for prevention and mental health care, and add dental into Medicare.

Cost of living, housing affordability and public school funding are also issues she is passionate about.

“People are struggling to keep their head above water because the cost of everything is going up, and wages have flat-lined,” she said.

“The Greens will improve the standard of living for Victorians with more affordable housing and cheaper energy, education and transport. And we’ll pay for it by making big corporations pay their fair share of tax.”

Ending special treatment for big property developers and making them “pay their fair share” is The Greens’ tactic to increase affordable housing, which for Perry is crucial for her kids’ future.

“I’m not sure my children will be able to afford to rent, let alone buy, in the community they grew up in.”

Victoria also has the lowest funding rates for public schools of any state in Australia, Perry pointed out.

“With two children in primary school one that is heading into high school next year - I see the lack of quality options in our area.”

She said The Greens would invest more in our local public schools so everyone can access a genuinely free public education with quality teaching and better support for disadvantaged students.

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BUSINESS IN FOCUS

Fresh, modern and inviting Local and regional guests have taken advantage of the new Mercure Hotel Pakenham already, following its grand opening last month.

Ideally located within the Pakenham Race Club Precinct, Mercure Pakenham offers luxurious and contemporary accommodation.

It’s within easy access to the popular locale, the Cardina Club, and only 500m from the Pakenham CBD, Cardinia Cultural Centre and train station.

Whether you are staying for business or here to enjoy one of Pakenham’s famous latenight races, there is a restful room type to cater to your every need.

Enjoy the stylish lounge area for your next coffee or cocktail or dine in at the gourmet restaurant.

For your convenience, the hotel also features a multipurpose board room, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking.

The hotel will offer function and conference spaces that are within the hotel or offered next door at Cardinia Club.

The Pakenham Conference and Function precinct will be created, with local businesses, residents and guests able to utilise the various conference and function spaces that both the hotel and Cardinia Club have on offer.

Sentiment from the community has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with over 1000 people responding to a Star News Group competition giving away 100 night stays!

Responding to the prompt, ‘What does the new Mercure Hotel Pakenham mean to you and the Pakenham Community?’, answers were resoundingly positive.

“Not a small town any more as well as Mercure not a small brand any more. Always loved living close to Pakenham and having a Mercure in it is blessing in disguise,” one hopeful wrote.

Another said: “99 per cent of my family are interstate. It’s great now they have somewhere to stay when they visit. It’s also not very far

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A lot of people wrote about the look and feel of the new hotel.

“A beautiful place amongst all the hassle and bustle of most other hotels, and you feel welcome,” one said.

Another said: “A fresh, modern and inviting accommodation and function venue that has been needed in our community for a very long time. It will compliment the local caravan park and provide a great selection of accommodation options within our region.”

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Grand Opening Giveaway Pakenham’s first and only internationally branded hotel has arrived. Mercure Pakenham can’t wait to see you!

To celebrate the grand opening, we are giving local residents an opportunity to try our brand new hotel for free by giving away 100 night stays!

Enjoy a staycation and some local dining and experience Pakenham’s first and only internationally branded hotel. To Enter, simply scan the QR code or visit https://starcommunity.com.au/competitions/ Bookings: www.mecurepakenham.com.au | Email: reception@mecurepakenham.com.au 77 Racecourse Road. Pakenham 12567026-AI40-22

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The Drum Theatre in Dandenong will dazzle audiences with cabaret, dance, music and laugh out loud comedy.

Set to dazzle the audience Over the coming months, the Drum Theatre in Dandenong will dazzle audiences with cabaret, dance, music and laugh out loud comedy.

Finucane and Smith’s Travelling Dance Hall is bursting at the seams with global talent and will be both a community celebration and night to remember! New stars and new acts, complete with twinkling lights, velvet drapes and toe tapping tunes will get everyone

Finucane and Smith’s Travelling Dance Hall Friday 14 October, 8pm

up on their feet.

Sound of Your Town - Mama Kin Spender is a soulful collaboration of music and community connection, featuring a local choir, the open-hearted show will be a joyful experience.

We all need a good laugh, don’t we? Don’t miss some of the best comedians across generations. The award-winning and super funny Jude Perl is a favourite in the comedy festival

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Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live!

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circuit with her wit, charm and flawless voice.

Participation Award captivates people of all ages, especially if you remember the 90s.

The popular and talented Anh Do is bringing his show The Happiest Refugee Live to Dandenong and the Australian legend and phenomenon, Denise Drysdale, will round out the year of morning matinees.

The Drum Theatre is a place for people to

meet, connect, create, and be inspired. Here to support you and the local creative community, come enjoy more exceptional events, experiences, and entertainment with your family.

Book your ticket with confidence. If you are unable to attend due to COVID impacts, your ticket will be refunded. Visit drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au or call 03 8571 1666, 10am4pm, Monday-Friday.

Sound of Your Town – Mama Kin Spender Saturday 29 October, 7.30pm CONCERT

Jude Perl – Participation Award Piaf & Aznavour Back In Time Saturday 5 November, 8pm Thursday 17 November, 10.30am

Denise Drysdale Thursday 8 December, 10.30am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Tour a historical mansion Casey seniors can enjoy a tour of Lord Casey’s manor house next month, as part of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival.

In its 40th year, the festival celebrates older Victorians and their invaluable contributions to our communities.

Delivered through live and online events, festival goers can expect concerts, dances, sport, the arts, history talks, and tours delivered by 79 local councils, businesses and community and cultural organisations in every corner of the state.

On Saturday 15 October, Casey seniors can enjoy a tour of Lord Casey’s historical mansion, cottage, garden and stables of Edrington Park, followed by a traditional afternoon tea and a complimentary plant from the manor’s gardeners.

Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea and a free plant from the gardeners to take home.

The festival theme - Takin’ it easy - focuses on presenting accessible and comfortable spaces, both live and online, to ensure our seniors feel relaxed to participate and ease back into events.

Building on the success of the previous Victorian Seniors Festivals, this year’s events will include online and radio programs, as well as First Nations performances and entertainment from multicultural artists.

The Country Concert series will take the festival fun on the road to 26 regional towns, bringing live music to across Victoria. The

Lord Casey’s mansion is located in old Berwick. 188675 Aged Care Tour will entertain aged care residents with music and magicians from September to December.

The Victorian Seniors Festival has been boosted by an extra $400,000 in funding this year and is an integral part of the State Government’s support for older Victorians by empow-

ering them to connect, socialise and further their wellbeing.

To ensure older Victorians can make the most of the festival, Victorian Seniors Card holders can access free travel on public transport services from 2 to 9 October – including on V/Line.

For V/Line trips that require a reservation, bookings open on Tuesday 6 September. More information at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/freetravel Information programs can be found at Coles stores, local councils, libraries and community organisations.

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Tour of Lord Casey’s Manor House with Afternoon Tea

Cranbourne Park Job Fair

Local seniors are invited to a morning touring the spectacular Lord Casey’s manor house and gardens.

The guided tour will be followed by a traditional afternoon tea. All attendees will be offered a complimentary free plant from the manor’s gardeners to take home.

Where: 6 Melville Park Drive, Berwick.

When: Saturday 15 October, 1pm - 3pm.

For more information, head to seniorsonline. vic.gov.au/seniors-festival/garden-and-history-tour-lord-caseys-manor-house-afternoontea-hosted-aveo

The Job Fair is coming to Cranbourne Park Shopping 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-jobsfair-2022 Thursday 6 October 2pm - 6pm at the Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre, Commonwealth Bank Mall, 125 High Street, Cranbourne.

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Berwick Antique & Collectables Fair A grand favourite event for antique and collectable enthusiasts, 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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Little Flamingo Design Market The Little Flamingo Design Market is a monthly market that is held on the third Saturday of the month in Cranbourne West.

Visit the market to shop for locally-made cakes and slices, candles, art, jewellery, cards, homewares, aprons, bags, baby items and more!

Saturday 15 October, 12.30pm - 4.30pm at the Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Boulevard, Cranbourne West.

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October Berwick Breakfast The iconic Berwick Breakfast returns for 2022.

John and Joe invite all hot rods and classic cars to attend their breakfast meet in the leafy main street of Berwick. Catch up with old friends and make new ones.

Sunday 16 October, 7am - 10.30am in Berwick.

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Spring Clean Your Finances Expo Balla Balla Community Centre and Community 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 offer, too.

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

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Spring Plant Sale at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne A wide range of Australian plants in tubes and larger pots will be for sale.

A great opportunity to purchase plants and look around the gardens.

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October, 10am – 4pm both days.

Royal Botanic Garden Victoria – Cranbourne, corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne.

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Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Open Day Come and have some fun at our Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Open Day, where we will showcase what we offer our community, discover what else you would like at the centre, have some fun, something to eat and bring the community together. All welcome.

When: Saturday 15 October, 10am-2pm.

Where: Timbarra Community Hall, Parkhill Drive, Berwick.

For more information, call 9796 1970 or 9704 1863.

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Berwick Cemetery Walk Join us at 10am on Sunday 30 October 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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African Drumming at Balla Balla Join us for a fun, energy-filled morning. Get your rhythm, beats and tempo on during this free Children’s Week activity at Balla Balla Community Centre.

Drumming enhances general happiness, cardio health and feelings of well-being.

A delicious and healthy lunch will also be provided. Become a member at Balla Balla to register for this African Drumming activity for children aged 8-12.

For bookings and enquiries, please call 5990 0900.

Saturday 22 October, 10.30am -1.00pm at Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 BerwickCranbourne Road, Cranbourne East.

MarShere Dance Studios Cranbourne Open Night For adults, kids and tiny tots.

There will be Latin, ballroom, street Latin, hip hop and more.

Free entry and everyone is welcome.

Free classes, demonstrations, special offers and sausage sizzle.

Registration is recommended.

Gift bag for first 20 families through the door.

Friday 14 October, 6pm-8pm at 6/200 Sladen Street, Cranbourne.

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Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre Open Day MPLCC is welcoming all to our centre to engage with us and to help us understand your needs so we can better serve your needs.

Drop in to ask questions about our children services and training courses, look around our facilities, meet and greet with many local organisations like the SES, Victoria Police, Casey Radio, Lions Club of Hampton Park, Hampton Park Men’s Shed, Neighbourhood Watch Casey, cultural groups and various other stallholders, and go into our fundraising raffle to win some terrific prizes.

There will be fun activities for the kids, a free sausage sizzle and a free showbag for the first 50 visitors!

Saturday 8 October from 10.30am to 2.30pm at the Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, 141-147 Endeavour Drive, Cranbourne North.

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The Chatty Cafe at Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Are you feeling a bit lonely or socially isolated due to your circumstances? Don’t worry, everyone has their down days, yet there is no need to be alone.

Please come and join our ‘Chatty Table’ which keeps communities connected and brings people together… everyone is invited! If you are on your own, a couple, with a friend, young or old, everyone is welcome to come and have a chat.

Date: Starting Wednesday 5 October.

Time: 12.30pm–2pm.

Venue: Multipurpose Room, Timbarra Community Centre, Timbarra Way, Berwick.

For more details, call 9704 1863 or email bnc12@westnet.com.au Note: If you would like to be a Chatty Cafe volunteer, please also let us know.

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FOCUS ON … EARLY LEARNING AND PRIMARY

A nurturing place to grow 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.

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Renovating your business TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH What’s your business worth, any idea?

It’s actually not that easy a question to answer.

Just as when an owner wants to sell their house, they usually believe it to be worth more than the market is prepared to pay, so to do business, owners tend to overvalue their own asset.

All those years of blood, sweat and toil and it’s only worth that?

However, unlike buying and selling a house, determining a business’ true value is much harder since the price depends upon so many factors.

Net operating profit can be viewed as a measure of what the business is returning based upon sales, asset value and to some extent time and effort expended and hence is nearly always a key element.

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Unlike buying and selling a house, determining a business’ true value is much harder.

‘The Block’ and ‘Love it or List it’ will know what a difference a good renovation can make to a house’s perceived value and indeed there is much that can be done to make a business more saleable without a radical overhaul. Here are a few ideas.

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As indicated above, valuing a business is not a straightforward task and is really both an art and a science, hence anyone thinking about selling should really consult an expert in this space to determine an approximate value.

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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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“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

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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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Quirk a Jack of all trades

By Tyler Lewis It’s been a busy fortnight for talented local sportsman Ryan Quirk.

Not only has Quirk been announced as the new Turf 1 captain of reigning premier Springvale South, he has also put pen to paper at Narre Warren, returning to the club after three seasons at West Gippsland side Bunyip.

The accumulative opening bat has become the first player in Springvale South Cricket Club history to follow in their father’s footsteps and captain the Turf 1 side.

And while Ryan vividly remembers his dad – and now president – Jason captaining the Bloods, he was new to the feat when the club announced his appointment on social media.

“I actually wasn’t aware of it either until I saw it on our Facebook page,” he said.

“It’s a massive honour, I have been at that club since before I could remember, when I started walking I was walking around at that club watching the old man.

“When they asked me to do it, it was a given to say yes straight away, it’s been something I have always wanted to do.

“It was a no brainer… but to hear we’re the first father-son captaincy in Turf 1, it was massive.”

There are few things the captain of a reigning premier would have to complain about, but culture certainly isn’t on the list.

“I think you can ask any of the boys and they’d say last year was the most fun they’d had on a cricket field ever, we get along like a house on fire,” Quirk said.

“We’re all really close and I suppose having success last year has made it a really exciting time for the club.

“We’re all pretty young and I think we have a lot of boys with a lot of years left, the thought of captaining a very similar group for years to come is something very exciting.”

As for why he has decided to return to Narre Warren, Quirk admitted he wanted to be involved in the Magpies most recent bout of premiership success.

“I have a lot of really close mates at Narre

Quirk gets the broom out for the Bloods. 267270 Picture: ROB CAREW and seeing a lot of the joy and happiness on my mate’s faces was something I wanted to be a part of again,” he said.

“Don’t get me wrong, I was stoked for them, but in the back of my mind I was watching them and wishing I was there with them and enjoying that (grand final win) with them.

“Hopefully we can get back there and I can win with my mates with my again.

“The history is very rich at Narre, the premiership success; it’s no small feat putting on that jumper, making your debut for that club is a massive thing.

“The players, your Michael Collins, Karem Baskaya… and probably my brother Dylan, they’ve created a rich history of premiership success with plenty of other players.

“I think any of the boys could tell you that putting on that jumper and representing that club is just a massive thing.”

Quirk will captain his first match this Saturday when the Bloods host arch-nemesis Buckley Ridges.

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Collective Player Points breach in AFL Gippsland

By David Nagel The integrity of AFL Victoria’s Player Points System (PPS) is facing its greatest test as 71 clubs across seven leagues in AFL Gippsland receive breach notices in the coming days.

A Memo sent to AFL Gippsland Leagues and Clubs, from AFL Victoria Community Football Manager John O’Donohue, confirms that 100 percent of clubs across the Omeo, East Gippsland, North Gippsland, Mid Gippsland, Ellinbank, Gippsland and West Gippsland Football Leagues have been found to be in breach of incorrect player points allocations.

Star News understands that every club has at least one player that has been incorrectly assessed, with up to seven players at one particular club being in question.

The most common error made by clubs is incorrectly assessing players that transfer from Premier to Minor leagues, or reverse, while many transferred juniors have been incorrectly assessed as one-point players instead of three.

AFL Gippsland Region Manager Cameron McPhan said the widespread nature of the breaches had highlighted the need for education on the application of the PPS to all clubs.

“Education in the off-season was already high on the agenda, but this highlights the need for a thorough approach to training and educating our clubs,” McPhan said.

“The same process will now take place as previous breaches, where letters will be rolled out to clubs who will be asked to respond and clarify their situations.”

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AFL Victoria insisting that a consistent approach will be undertaken as incorrect allocations are identified.

If a consistent approach is undertaken in regards to the fines, up to $213,000 in fines could be handed down to clubs.

The memo from O’Donohue to clubs reads: To: AFL Gippsland Leagues and Clubs Cc: AFL Victoria Management and AFL Gippsland From: John O’Donohue – Community Football Manager

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4 October 2022 AFL Gippsland Player Point System Policy Breaches Further to correspondence to AFL Gippsland Leagues and Clubs dated September 13th, 2022, regarding a series of incorrect Player Point System (PPS) assessments for season 2022 within AFL Gippsland League Clubs, AFL Gippsland and AFL Victoria conducted a full audit of all 2022 player point allocations as indicated.

The basis of the review was evidence exposing breaches from several clubs in the

Omeo, East Gippsland, North Gippsland, Mid Gippsland, Ellinbank, Gippsland and West Gippsland Football Leagues.

Clubs identified to be in breach received relevant breach notices and were offered the opportunity to explain the respective PPS breaches identified.

The audit of 2022 PPS allocations in AFL Gippsland Leagues has now been completed and regrettably, 100 percent of clubs have been found to be in breach of incorrect player point allocations.

In some instances, the breach involved only one player whilst some clubs were found to have several players being both over and under assessed.

As suggested in previous communications, as incorrect allocations are identified, a consistent approach will be undertaken and therefore all clubs will receive a breach notice in the coming days and will be offered the opportunity to explain the respective PPS breaches identified.

Where PPS assessments were identified as incorrect, the appropriate adjustments have immediately been made within PLAY HQ. Given the commitment to the PPS and the audit identifying processes and practice adopted by leagues and clubs were inconsistent and subject to error, it is also appropriate that corrective and ongoing management systems are implemented to support and protect club volunteers and league management by AFL Gippsland ahead of the 2023 season.

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City’s star signing Casey-based Melbourne City has secured the services of 19-year-old attacking forward Bryleeh Henry for the next two seasons.

Henry has made 21 appearances for Western Sydney in the last two seasons before debuting for the Matildas in October last year.

More recently, she was part of the young Matildas squad for the FIFA U20 women’s world cup, starting in all three fixtures, where she got to play under Rado Vidosic who was assistant coach.

Vidosic said that Henry will further add to the teams attacking depth.

“We’re excited to be bringing one of the brightest young attackers in the country to our club for the next two years,” Vidosic said.

“She’s a player we’ve been following for a long time and she has always performed well when playing against us.

“Bryleeh has an enormous amount of potential and importantly, she’s also a good person whose values fit well within the culture of the group.”

Henry will play alongside Hannah Wilkin-

son, whose return has been confirmed for the upcoming season.

Wilkinson scored 14 goals in 14 appearances last season, headlined by the Boxing Day Melbourne derby when she found the back of the net five times.

A dominant first season for City saw Wilkinson rocket into second in the club’s all-time Women’s leading scorer list, now just three goals behind Jess Fishlock.

Head Coach Vidosic said securing Wilkinson’s signature was a big priority over the offseason.

“Hannah’s presence in the final third was huge for us all season and was a big factor in a number of the goals we scored,” he said.

“We’re delighted to welcome her back for the new season and look forward to seeing her again provide a focal point for us upfront.

“With plenty of experience and success all over the world, Hannah brings a great amount of leadership to our group.”

Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Rhianna Pollicina has been locked in for a return to

Melbourne City for the 2022/23 A-League Women’s season!

Last season was a breakout campaign for her as she netted seven goals to go with three assists in 16 fixtures and brought energy to the group.

Pollicina was voted PFA Player of the Month by her peers in both January and February, while she also took out the Coaches Award at City’s Player of the Year night.

The club has also confirmed Melissa Barbieri will return to the club as a playing-assistant coach in what will be her 26th year as a professional footballer.

Injury saw Barbieri thrust into the role of City’s number one goalkeeper at the start of last season, a spot that she grabbed with both hands.

Barbieri has now made a total of 92 ALeague Women’s appearances, with 20 of those coming after first joining City in 2017.

Melbourne City kick off its campaign away against Wellington on Sunday 20 November, 1pm.

Laetisha Scanlan has added another bronze medallion to her long list of achievements, this time at the ISSF World Championships.

Competing in Australia’s Trap Team alongside Chatherine Skinner and Penny Smith, the trio finished in third place last Friday.

The trio scored 202/225 in qualification placing fourth, qualifying for the bronze medal match where they would face the People’s Republic of China.

In the final, Australia’s Trap Team women reached 6 points to the People’s Republic of China’s 4 to claim the bronze medal for Australia.

Despite coming into the final underdogs to the People’s Republic of China, the Aussie trio held their nerve, which filled Scanlan with immense joy.

“I think everyone held their own and I guess we hit the targets when they needed to be hit, so I’m really happy that we came away with the bronze medal today,” she said.

The medal-securing final didn’t come without trepidation however, as Scanlan’s teammate Penny Smith withdrew from her individual event earlier in the week due to a medical issue.

But to Smith’s credit, she bounced back to recover in time for the team event.

“It’s been a bit of a rough week for me but I was pretty determined to get out here with Teash and Catherine today and give it our best shot and that we did so I’m really proud of them,” Smith said.

Winners are grinners! Laetisha Scanlan and co add another medal to their longlist of accomplishments.

Shining star Fleming validates his ticket to Valencia

By Tyler Lewis Beaconsfield product Teerin Fleming has booked himself a ticket to Valencia.

Fleming, 12, has finished second in the inaugural FIM MiniGP Australia over the weekend, earning an invite to the World Series Final in Spain come November.

In Spain, he will race in front of the world’s best MotoGP riders and compete against 31 other rides from 16 nations.

The opportunity stems from his performances in the final four races at Oakleigh Go Kart track over the course of Saturday and Sunday.

In Saturday’s races, Teerin finished in fourth position, before winning his second race by a monstrous four seconds.

Sunday followed a similar script, as he finished in third position in the first race and won the second race.

Fleming held his nerve in the tight start to the final 19-lap race to win by an even bigger margin than Saturday.

14-year-old Harrison Watts was a consistent competitor for the young star, but they’ll now jet off to Spain together in a memory-making tour.

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By David Nagel The switch is about to be flicked on another exciting chapter for the Harkaway Tennis Club after club members came together for its Rally For Lights on Saturday.

The Rally For Lights fundraiser saw 12 hours of non-stop tennis action, from 9am to 9pm; all aimed at raising funds for new lighting on courts three and four that have been two years in the making.

The new lights are required to cater for the amazing growth of the club, which is showing no signs of stopping soon.

One of the event’s organisers, high-level student Kate Smith, said the club was now in a position to put some exciting new plans in place.

“I’ve been a member at the club for 12 years now and in that time our club has gone from 26 kids training and one competition team, to around 100 kids training and 10-plus teams competing,” Smith said.

“We have a high number of high-performance juniors which is very exciting for our club and the area.”

Four students from Harkaway have recently

received international rankings, while multiple students have been training with the national development squad and Super-10s.

Others have just returned from a training camp at Bardo Tennis Academy in Spain, while a large portion of players are competing in Australian junior tournaments.

Smith said the Rally For Lights would add additional funds to those already provided by the City of Casey.

“Recently our club received two grants to assist in the lighting of the two courts which will go a long way in helping the facilities of the club grow and help the progression of our players,” Smith said.

Under the guidance of Smith, and fellow event organiser and head-coach Alex Hogan, the club has raised more than $3,700, via an online platform and proceeds from barbecues and raffles held on the day.

Local business and community members donated prizes for the raffles, while the Harkaway Tennis Club also provided free coaching to the local community on the day.

The club is expecting the lighting to be installed and operational over the coming weeks.

Harkaway Tennis Club’s Rally for Lights team. 295187

Pictures: ROB CAREW

Bears enjoy red-ball game Turf 1 is finally here with the season opener only a few sleeps away.

STAR NEWS GROUP reporter TYLER LEWIS has spoken to the clubs in order to develop a deeper understanding of where each club sits ahead of this summer…

Berwick’s batting stocks will be bolstered by the addition of Prahran champion Jake Hancock.

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BERWICK Captain: James Wilcock Most recent: 2019/20 Last season: The Bears finished the home and away season in second, before falling out of the finals in straight sets.

The experienced list ran out of fuel at the pointy end of the season after a home and away period that grossed nine wins.

Most runs: Jordan Cleland (366 at 28.15, two x half-centuries) Most wickets: James Wilcock (30 wickets at 16.47, BB: 5/39) Ins: Jake Hancock (Prahran) Outs: Brodie Emmett (season off) What we say: The Bears will take enormous confidence out of the fact that when two-day cricket was a typical way of life they were the benchmark.

New addition Jake Hancock is going to make a pile of runs, particularly in the longer format.

Matt Chasemore is recovering better than expected after pectoral surgery in March of last season and is looking to be back in the navy blue this summer.

With Hancock and Chasemore, the lineup with the stick is beyond promising.

What they say (coach Brad James): “The improvement will come in the development of the younger blokes who are pushing through,“ he said.

“They’ve had some good times with ’Cheeks’ (Matt Chasemore) and now they’re having a good time with Jake (Hancock).

“We will take a lot of confidence in because even last year we recruited for a redball season, so now we finally get to go back to that, we’re extremely excited about the prospect of playing two-dayers again.

“The injuries were freak injuries, they weren’t from being under conditioned... we have been training all the same and we’ll be fine, we’ll be fit.“ Round 1: v St Mary’s at Arch Brown Reserve

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