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School council president Ana, assistant principal Duncan Threadgold, assistant principal Yashar Duyal, Gordon Rich-Phillips MP, Liberal candidate Timothy Dragan and principal Jo Cucchiara with students. community for the delivery of this project,” he said. Shadow Minister for Education, David Hodgett said not only should students and

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A $10 million community stadium and community theatre is on the horizon for Fountain Gate Secondary College, if the Liberals and Nationals form government at next month’s State Election. Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North Timothy Dragan and South Eastern Metropolitan MP Gordon-Rich Phillips were invited to the school on Wednesday 26 October, to see the benefit the facilities could have for students. To accommodate the needs of its student cohort, as well as address the needs of the community, the school is proposing to construct a new community stadium, and refurbish the existing stadium into a new community theatre. The school is one of the largest secondary colleges in Melbourne’s southeast and is still growing. Fountain Gate Secondary College principal Jo Cucchiara said the facilities would allow students to “turn their aspirations into reality”. “The opportunities for students to tap into the creative arts will be second to none,” she said. “We’re a very multicultural school and the students want to be able to celebrate their cultural heritage and performing arts centre will be a place for them to really unlock their aspirations. “In terms of sport, it’s about making sure kids that want to follow that pathway also have that opportunity and these facilities would be the space that they could do that.” Outside of school hours, community groups will have the option to utilise the spaces for concerts, performances, exhibitions, sporting competitions and other events. Mr Dragan said he was excited to contribute to encouraging students who are interested in performing arts and sport to develop their passion through the facilities. “A range of nearby local schools and organisations have shown their support for the project, including nearby primary schools and fitness groups, showing the need across the

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Funding not sustainable By Cam Lucadou-Wells A support service has had to dip deep into its own funds in the face of growing levels of poverty in the South East. At the South East Community Links AGM, chief executive Peter McNamara said the service provided more than $1 million in emergency relief in 2021-’22. This comprised food parcels, food vouchers, transportation and mobile phones to 10,000 individuals and families in “financial crisis”. The relief amount has more than tripled from $363,689 two years ago. In 2022, SECL was forced to dip into $200,000 of its own funds – despite a growing team of volunteers. The “unsustainable” challenge was caused by “policy-designed poverty issues”, Mr McNamara said. “For small and medium organisations such as SECL to be put in significant money into the community, there has to be a question of why is this? “Why isn’t government filling this gap?” He told the AGM that SECL would continue to advocate against “structural inequality”. “While SECL never turns its back on the most vulnerable members of our community, this level of investment is unsustainable over the long term and we continue to advocate for increased funding,” Mr McNamara reported. SECL also recorded a growing trend of financial abuse related to family violence. Mr McNamara said one of three of its financial-counselling clients identified as a victim

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A South East Community Links stall at an Anti-Poverty Week event at Harmony Square, Dandenong on 19 October. 304273 Picture: GARY SISSONS or survivor of financial abuse. Four-hundred women were directly supported or referred to services for their own safety, he said. In the meantime, SECL’s financial counsellors resolved more than $7.2 million in client debts – up from $5.8 million the previous year. SECL had also helped refugees fleeing from Afghanistan last year, as well as others “stuck in limbo” waiting for visa and settlement outcomes for many years, Mr McNamara said. At the AGM, an ‘Every Person Counts’ video campaign was launched in response to young people being challenged by the ongoing Covid pandemic. Led by Melbourne comedian Diana Nguyen, the videos suggest ways to improve mental health and wellbeing including exercise, positive relationships, and sleep.

Paint the lake purple By Eleanor Wilson The Casey community is invited to paint Berwick Springs Lake purple next month, with the Berwick Walk4BrainCancer. Berwick Business Group president Magda Dabaco said she decided to organise the walk after brain cancer impacted her family. “Unfortunately, my mother has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer. “It is one of the rarer cancers, but I noticed that when it happens to you, you started hearing about other locals that are also suffering. “So after Mum was diagnosed I started hearing about people in Clyde and Narre Warren and Berwick who were also diagnosed with the disease.” The five kilometre walk will be hosted by the Berwick and Narre Warren Business Groups, who have set an ambitious fundraising goal of $10,000.

So far the group has raised almost $1400. “We decided as a business to try and get the community and the traders together to host a really big walk and chose Walk4BrainCancer to raise awareness and money to help try to find a cure,” Ms Dabaco said. “I don’t want anyone to have to go through what my family has been through, so it would be great to put some money towards finding a cure.” Current statistics show just one in five people with brain cancer survive longer than five years. The Berwick Walk4BrainCancer will be held at Berwick Springs Lake on Sunday 27 November at 10am. Prams, dogs on leashes and wheelchairs are welcome. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children. To register, head to walk4braincancer. com.au/walks/berwick

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Labor triples pledge Narre Warren North candidates for Labor and Liberal have gone head-to-head on a funding pledge at a Narre Warren school. Labor candidate Belinda Wilson announced on Friday 21 October that a re-elected Labor Government would commit $310,000 to upgrades at Fleetwood Primary School. It came just days after fellow candidate Timothy Dragan announced on Wednesday 19 October that the Liberal Party would invest $100,000 into the school for improved school grounds and amenity upgrades. Ms Wilson said the funds would go towards upgrades for toilets, fencing and water fountains at the school. “The best teachers aren’t able to do the best job in ageing classrooms and out-of-date facilities. That’s why the Andrews Labor Government has invested more than $12.8 billion to build and upgrade schools in every corner of the state – making sure every kid has every chance,” she said. “When Matthew Guy’s Liberals were last in government, they cut more than $1 billion from our education system – including slashing the Education Maintenance Allowance, cutting funding for speech pathologists, psychologists and social workers in schools and failing to invest in the new schools our growing state needed.” Mr Dragan has slammed Labor’s announcement, calling it “proof that Labor only care about playing politics”. “We delivered and now Labor all of a sudden cares. This is politics, not real genuine care,” he said. Fleetwood Primary School acting principal Tobin Cuss said the school supports any decision to invest in improving its facilities. The Labor Government said it is currently working on a commitment to build 100 new schools by 2026, 75 of which are already funded or opened.

Road fix promise By Marcus Uhe The intersection at Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road in Clyde North will be one of three major Melbourne roads redeveloped under a reelected Labor Government as part of a suburban roads blitz. Traffic lights would be installed to make the busy crossing safer for pedestrians, and help traffic move through the area more quickly, at a cost of $70 million. Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said the upgrade will benefit the residents of her electorate. “Thousands of Cranbourne families use Thompsons Road every single day,” Ms Richards said. The Liberal Party last week committed $175 million to upgrading BerwickCranbourne Road, between Thompsons Road in Berwick through to Sladen Street in Cranbourne. The upgrades of Thompsons Road and the Clyde Road Corridor are key advocacy projects for the City of Casey.

Correction Fleetwood Primary School assistant principal Lisa Monaghan with Narre Warren North Labor candidate Belinda Wilson and acting principal Tobin Cuss. Picture: SUPPLIED

The headline ‘Casey culls 43pc of staff’ in last week’s newspaper on page 3 was incorrect. As stated in the article, the 43 per cent figure relates to staff turnover – not the total reduction in staff – for 2021/22, which includes the impacts of the two services mentioned in the article, as well as staff who may have resigned and their positions refilled. Star News apologises for the error.

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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I live with my best friend and we have matching tattoos. What do you love about what you do? I love making a positive difference in my students lives and promoting a positive sense of achievement in them. What would your last meal be? Cheesy garlic bread and pasta. What is your most memorable moment? Bringing home my puppy. He is my whole life. What event past or present would you like to witness? The moon landing. Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Ryan Reynolds, Robin Williams and Stephen King. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? I am re-watching Harry Potter for the millionth time. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Chicken pasta. Where is your dream holiday destination? Bora Bora. What were you like as a kid? Honestly, quite stubborn. But I always had determination and wanted to make those around me happy. What was your first job? I started working at Kmart when I was 15. What are the three most used apps on your phone? Messenger, Instagram and TikTok. What’s one question that you have always wanted answered? What is in Area 51?

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Top award for Botanic Park By Eleanor Wilson Greens Upper House candidate for South-East Metropolitan Alex Breskin used last week’s Metropolitan Transport Forum held at Bunjil Place to put forward his vision for an environmentally-friendly transport network in the South East. Coinciding with National Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 19 October, Mr Breskin announced plans for the party’s Big Bike Build, which will see $2.5 billion invested in hundreds of kilometres of safe and separated bike ‘superhighways’ across the state, if the Greens win government at the upcoming election. It was one of four solutions he put forward on the night to combat rising numbers of emissions caused by cars and trucks on the roads, in the hopes that cycling would provide a valid alternative to driving. “Transport is victoria’s biggest growing source of carbon emissions,” Mr Breskin said. “We in the South East suburbs are in a major growth corridor for Greater Melbourne and no council is bearing that brunt more than the City of Casey. “There are some serious challenges we need to address, so I come her with a very clear message for the council on transport. “To tackle the climate crisis, Victoria needs to rapidly cut emissions from the transport sector, and at the heart of our transport policies. “The State Government needs to support people to make that shift out of polluting petrol vehicles and into cleaner, cheaper climatefriendly forms of transport.” Along with the funding for bike paths, Mr Breskin suggested an upgrade of the current public transport network, a push for more electric vehicles and a clean transport action plan, that would set “mandated targets” for emissions reduction targets.

Wilson Botanic Park Berwick was awarded National Park of the Year for its revitalisation during Covid. “Without (a clean transport action plan), we’re seeing billions spent on transport projects, which means 200 kilometres of new widened freeways that are going to lock in more carbon pollution, put thousands more cars into our suburbs, and that is simply not compatible with dealing with the climate crisis.” In contrast, Liberals have commmitted $10 billion to improving Victoria’s roads over 10 years and $175 million to the upgrade of

Berwick-Cranbourne Road, which was announced by Gembrook MP Brad Battin at the forum. He did, however, commend the council’s advocacy for the Clyde Rail extension, which the Liberals committed to completing, if they win government. The Labor Party completed an upgrade of the Cranbourne line in February 2022 and continue to forge ahead with their level cross-

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Watch for snakes By Hugh Pearson Two copperhead snakes were found at a school in the City of Casey on Friday 21 October. Snakebusters snake catcher Raymond Hoser was called to the school by the principal to remove the fully grown, pregnant snakes from the property. Mr Hoser said it was unusual to see both snakes under the same rock during mating season since the snakes were both female. Victorian residents can expect to see more snakes in their local areas as it starts to warm up. Mr Hoser said, on average, he typically receives three to five calls a day from people needing snakes caught and removed from their properties or public areas. The main snakes that populate the Pakenham, Berwick and the surrounding areas are Tiger and Copperhead snakes. Always exercise caution and try to avoid snakes if you see one in public. “If seen, let them move on,” Mr Hoser said. “If they hang around for some days, call a snake catcher.” Mr Hoser also advises those with pets to train them to avoid snakes. “They only bite when they are attacked,” Mr Hoser said.

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VCAT grants SBI a stay By Marcus Uhe The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has granted Cranbourne landfill operator SBI a stay of the EPA’s licence suspension decision. The stay means that SBI returned to accepting solid inert waste at their Ballarto Road facility on Monday 24 October. It can continue to operate until a full hearing can be held, or until the outcome of its merits review challenge to the suspension of its landfill operating licence is decided. SBI’s operating licence was suspended by the EPA on Monday 3 October until 30 January 2023 due to significant and ongoing odour issues and compliance concerns. The stay was granted on Thursday 20 October. EPA chief executive Lee Miezis said the organisation did not agree with the decision. “EPA opposed the granting of a stay of the suspension decision and put a strong case forward about protecting the local community from harms caused at the site, but VCAT has granted one which effectively puts the suspension on hold until its broader merits can be decided in some months’ time,” Mr Miezis said. “The step to suspend SBI’s licence was taken to ensure SBI would concentrate solely on fixing the issues that are still allowing odour to impact on the Cranbourne community. “The VCAT decision means SBI can now continue landfill operations at the Cranbourne West inert landfill but must operate in accordance with Victoria’s Environment Protection Act 2017. “Our notices will ensure that remediation of the factors causing the odour still need to be acted on.” SBI director Simon Williamson said they will continue to work “diligently” with the EPA to close out the existing improvement notices. “We once again appreciate the community’s patience in working through these issues and apologise for the inconvenience caused,” Mr Williamson said. In their ruling, VCAT deputy president Teresa Bisucci and senior member Ian Potts accepted that SBI would suffer “serious financial impacts” including the loss of employees if the stay was not granted. The financial implications would raise issues with the future viability of the applicant, they found.

VCAT’s decision to grant a stay of the licence suspension means SBI was able to resume accepting solid inert waste on Monday 24 October. 289985 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS SBI is still subject to a number of improvement notices regarding leachate management and stormwater management, and an audit of their landfill operations. The VCAT panel determined that these improvement notices and the “active management with oversight” provided by the EPA would provide low risks of fire and adverse odours. In opposing the stay, the EPA argued there was significant public interest in protection of the amenity of the community around the licensed premises. This was a case where community safety outweighed any risk of prejudice to the applicant, the EPA submitted. SBI argued that a failure to grant a stay of the suspension would render the merits proceeding futile as the merits proceeding could not be listed for hearing before the end of the suspension period of four months. This appeared to be accepted by the EPA, however, it argued the stay may be refused due to the element of community safety and the need to protect the public.

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A coroner is investigating how a newborn baby came to be found dead inside a Coles shopping bag in Melbourne’s South East. The baby’s body was found in the backyard of a home in Clyde North in May last year, the Coroners Court in Melbourne heard on Thursday 13 October. Police have not laid charges over the incident. The infant’s mother, who lived in a neighbouring home, has denied being pregnant or giving birth to the baby. Forensic examinations found the infant was aged between 37 and 38 weeks’ gestation at death, the court heard. Coroner Katherine Lorenz said the evidence before her showed the baby may have been born alive. The mother took laxatives and other over-the-counter medication after she began experiencing abdominal pains in the days before 28 May 2021, counsel assisting the coroner said. She spoke to a GP the following day, over the phone, but denied she was pregnant. She told police she began experiencing increase abdominal pressure on 30 May, and she went to the toilet where she passed blood.

Her partner gave her a Coles plastic shopping bag, where the woman claimed she placed soiled clothing and slippers and then took a bath. The woman said she washed some of the clothing in the shower and left the slippers inside the bag. She reported feeling weak and lying down after her bath, before she cleaned the toilet area and disposed of the Coles bag in a garbage bin. She couldn’t recall how she disposed of the bag or which bin she placed it in. The woman’s housemate came home and urged her to go to hospital. Upon arrival at the emergency department, she was found to be fully dilated and appeared to have delivered a baby. Medical staff said she was surprised and denied any knowledge of pregnancy symptoms, or having given birth to a baby. Police searched her Clyde North property later that evening, but no baby was found. Her neighbours found a Coles shopping bag in their backyard with a dead baby inside, about 11.30am on 31 May 2021. An inquest into the matter has been listed to begin on 5 June, 2023.

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Pushing for change By Eleanor Wilson A business administration trainee, 21-year-old Christine Skrobo is running for what she calls “one of most important elections in Victorian history”. Ms Skrobo is representing the Liberal Democrats as its candidate for the seat of Narre Warren South. “I am tired of seeing governments take zero fiscal responsibility and continue increasing our debt that will then be passed on to my generation,” she said. “I believe the people of Narre Warren South feel as if they do not have someone in Parliament truly representing them. They have grown tired of the Labor Party ignoring their concerns and want real change. I promise to be that change.” Despite her young age, it is not Ms Skrobo’s first go at politics. Earlier in the year, the Narre Warren South local ran as a Liberal Democrats candidate for the seat of Bruce in the Federal election, garnering 5 per cent of the vote. Now she is hoping a second shot will prove successful. “During my Federal campaign I learnt that the most important thing a candidate can do is talk to those who live in the electorate,” she said. “I am looking forward to meeting as many people who live in the electorate as possible and genuinely want to hear their main concerns.” Like many election candidates, cost of living is at the top of Ms Skrobo’s priority list. To tackle the issue, she said more affordable energy, fast tracking of one million new homes and repayment of state debt are top priorities. Politicised school curriculum is also a concern, she said. “If I am elected I will be advocating for allowing schools to opt out of the national curriculum, supporting independent education

Christine Skrobo is running as the Liberal Democrats candidate for Narre Warren South. Picture: SUPPLIED models and funding students, not institutions. “A strong political bias is evident in Victorian schools through their teaching of free market economics in a negative light, extreme environmentalism, gender ideology and more. This issue was raised constantly throughout the Federal Election by many concerned parents. “I am particularly passionate about this issue as children are highly impressionable and it is important that parents are able to send their child to a school that aligns with their values.” Ms Skrobo said liberty and freedom are in-

tegral to the future of parliamentary integrity. “The past few years highlighted that Victoria needs more voices for liberty in Parliament,” she said. “Victorians need representatives who will defend their freedoms and human rights consistently, and I promise to do just that if I am elected.” Ms Skrobo will be up against incumbent Labor MP Gary Maas, Liberal candidate Annette Samuel, Greens candidate Susanna Moore and Freedom Party candidate Geoff Hansen for the seat of Narre Warren South.

Liberals’ $150,000 pledge Hallam’s Nathdwara centre is the latest community centre to receive a funding pledge from the Liberals and Nationals ahead of the State Election. On Monday 17 October, the LNP announced it would provide $150,000 towards upgrades for the centre if elected. The Nathdwara Centre has over 400 members, and more than 2500 people who attend the centre on holy days. In addition to being a place of worship and cultural education, the centre provides free food to those in need, including pensioners in the area. The upgrades will allow the Nathdwara Centre to expand its shelter and increase its current ability to provide food relief to the wider community. Gembrook MP and Liberal candidate for Berwick, Brad Battin said the centre provides a crucial role in the community and this commitment recognised that. “The Liberals and Nationals acknowledge the critical role the Nathdwara Centre offers and we’re proud to be able to support that.” Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North, Timothy Dragan, said it was a meaningful announcement that would deliver widespread benefits for the Nathdwara Centre and the wider community. “The centre puts all of their effort, love and sense of community into the work they do, and that is something the Liberals and Nationals’ team and I are committed to supporting.”

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Bike ‘superhighways’ call By Marcus Uhe Greens Upper House candidate for South-East Metropolitan Alex Breskin used last week’s Metropolitan Transport Forum held at Bunjil Place to put forward his vision for an environmentally-friendly transport network in the South East. Coinciding with National Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 19 October, Mr Breskin announced plans for the party’s Big Bike Build, which will see $2.5 billion invested in hundreds of kilometres of safe and separated bike ‘superhighways’ across the state, if the Greens win government at the upcoming election. It was one of four solutions he put forward on the night to combat rising numbers of emissions caused by cars and trucks on the roads, in the hopes that cycling would provide a valid alternative to driving. “Transport is victoria’s biggest growing source of carbon emissions,” Mr Breskin said. “We in the South East suburbs are in a major growth corridor for Greater Melbourne and no council is bearing that brunt more than the City of Casey. “There are some serious challenges we need to address, so I come her with a very clear message for the council on transport. “To tackle the climate crisis, Victoria needs to rapidly cut emissions from the transport sector, and at the heart of our transport policies. “The State Government needs to support people to make that shift out of polluting petrol vehicles and into cleaner, cheaper climatefriendly forms of transport.” Along with the funding for bike paths, Mr Breskin suggested an upgrade of the current public transport network, a push for more electric vehicles and a clean transport action plan, that would set “mandated targets” for emissions reduction targets.

Alex Breskin wants to see more bike paths, electric vehicles and an upgraded public transport system. “Without (a clean transport action plan), we’re seeing billions spent on transport projects, which means 200 kilometres of new widened freeways that are going to lock in more carbon pollution, put thousands more cars into our suburbs, and that is simply not compatible with dealing with the climate crisis.” In contrast, Liberals have commmitted $10 billion to improving Victoria’s roads over 10 years and $175 million to the upgrade of

ing removal project, with plans to make the Pakenham line level-crossing free by 2025. The forum was attended by Mr Breskin, Mr Battin and Labor South-East Metropolitan candidate Michael Galea. Each representative was given six minutes to address their party’s stance on the topic before fielding questions from the audience. A recording of the forum is available to watch at youtube.com/watch?v=ukYUDS3qB_s

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Meet your local candidates By Eleanor Wilson

Independent candidate for Narre Warren North Stephen Capon hopes a set of community forums can bring constituents up to speed ahead of the election. Picture: SUPPLIED Details for the Town Halls are as below: Hall 2 - Saturday 29 October, 7.30pm· Town 10.30pm. Location: Foundation Learning Constituents in the Narre Warren North electorate can attend any of a series of community forums to meet their election candidates. Picture: UNSPLASH while Greens candidate Laura McLean is yet to confirm her attendance. In addition to in-person attendance, the Town Halls will be livestreamed on YouTube. “It’s important to make sure that politics is accessible to all, even for those who may not have a car or other means of transport,” Mr Capon said. “That’s why the Town Halls are spread across

the electorate, and will also be livestreamed for those who cannot make it in-person, such as for health reasons. “This ensures that everyone can make an informed decision as to who they want as their representative for Narre Warren North.” The meetings will be moderated by Pakenham community advocate Cheryl Billing Smith.

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An ambitious independent candidate in Narre Warren is hoping a series of town hall forums will give residents an accessible opportunity to meet their local candidates. Stephen Capon has organised four community forums to run across the electorate of Narre Warren North over the next month, allowing constituents to discuss local issues with candidates. “Government should always be about representing the people and acting for their benefit, and the only way of knowing what the locals want and need is to take the time to meet with them, to listen, and to understand what they are saying,” he said. Mr Capon said he hopes the Town Halls give that opportunity to meet and connect. “It’s also important for locals to know where candidates and their parties stand on particular issues – whether the issues relate to health, integrity, transportation, the economy, the environment, or any other issue that impacts the community.” The first Town Hall meeting was held on Saturday 22 October at Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre. It was a slow start to the forums, Mr Capon admitted, but he hopes the remaining forums can gain some more momentum and attendance. Despite Mr Capon’s efforts to facilitate the Town Halls, the attendance of candidates may vary, he said. Both Mr Capon, Liberal candidate Timothy Dragan and Liberal Democrats candidate Stephen Matulec have indicated they will attend each remaining town hall. Labor candidate Belinda Wilson is unable to attend any of the forums due to existing community commitments, Mr Capon said,

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Successful tech business By Eleanor Wilson Electronics design and software development company Successful Endeavours is continuing to make its mark in the tech world. The husband and wife run company was recently awarded the Best Complex Electronic Technology Business 2022 at the Australian Made Awards - an award the company’s managing director Ray Keefe said is “right up our alley”. “I set the business up with the aim to design products that could be made in Australia,” Mr Keefe said. “That was 25 years ago and since then we’ve worked on more than 300 products.” There is no doubt Mr Keefe knows the manufacturing business - and the impact it can have on the entire workforce. “The reason we focus on products made in Australia is that manufacturing creates lots of other jobs around it and it also creates fundamental value. “If you look at some of the most successful modern economies, such as Japan and Germany, they are all heavily invested in manufacturing. “Manufacturing creates lots of jobs and lots of leverage for other businesses and the other important thing is that we spread wealth throughout the economy, because that way it employs people at every level.” With its head office in Narre Warren, Successful Endeavours works on a range of projects in the technology and software design field. Some of the company’s current projects include anything from digital musical instru-

Successful Endeavours managing directors Ray and Junette Keefe with their award for Best Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Complex Electronic Technology Business 2022. 304539 ments, to high voltage power distribution equipment and safety testers that stop people from injuring themselves in the workplace. But what Mr Keefe is really proud of is the company’s IND technology - a world-first technology that finds the location of electricity grid faults within a few metres, so they can be repaired. Aside from the Made in Australia Award, Successful Endeavours is also a finalist in two categories of the upcoming Manufacturer’s Monthly 2022 Endeavour Awards. The company is nominated for Australian

Industrial Product of the Year and Best Industrial IoT Application, with both categories recognising Successful Endeavour’s work on the Plumb Guard MkIV Bluetooth, which works by monitoring plumbing pipes to notify workers when they come across electrically hazardous material. “It is the number one way plumbers die in Australia and not many people know about it,” Mr Keefe said. “We’ve added Bluetooth to it to add to an app on your phone, so a shift supervisor can be notified and can respond more effectively to the hazard and log it to the internet web ser-

vice so you have traceability,” he said. The winners of the Manufacturer’s Monthly 2022 Endeavour Awards are due to be announced on 3 November, but Mr Keefe said being a finalist is already a win for the business. While Mr Keefe heads the technological side of the business, there is no underestimating the contribution of wife Junette to the Successful Endeavours team. “She doesn’t consider herself to be technologically minded, but she does a great deal,” Mr Keefe said. “She does the websites, accounts, she also does custom coding, she solders and assembles products, she’s proofread software and fixed it. “Working as a husband and wife team has been really useful for us because she covers my blindspots really well.” For Mr and Mrs Keefe, being businessminded isn’t about profiteering. “Business needs a purpose beyond making money; the idea that business is just about making money is a lie. “Business is the modern partnership for working together to change the world for the better.” Together, Mr and Mrs Keefe decided they would only commit to projects they believe would make the world a better place, Mr Keefe said. “We’ve got grandchildren and I want to continue to leave them an economy full of value. “Manufacturing is a strategically important component in being able to achieve that, which is why I picked it in the first place.”

Wominjeka: Art students unite over their love of books By Eleanor Wilson Bookworms at Berwick Lodge Primary School can rejoice as a community-minded library box hits the school’s main office. A set of two library boxes were kindly built and donated to the school by the Akoonah Park Men’s Shed, who have spent several weeks making them in the shed’s woodwork room. Once the boxes were donated, Year 5/6 students from the school’s art club got hard at work to bring the boxes to life. An Indigenous theme was chosen for the first box, which saw the box covered in traditional dot paintings, animals and a welcoming message reading ‘Wominjeka’ - welcome in the Woi wurrung language of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. “I’m trying to bring a lot more Indigenous art into the classroom,” art teacher Jo Zammit said. “They all had a go, we’ve used acrylic paint and Posca pens for the details. They designed the drawings and everything by themselves.” Akoonah Park Men’s Shed member Phil Lardner, who helped build the boxes, said he was impressed with the painting.

Students at Berwick Lodge Primary School’s art club spent their lunchtimes painting the box. “I think all the kids deserve a good pat on the back,” he said. The students will now turn their attention to painting the second library box, which will be located on the school grounds for students to borrow from and donate books. The second box will be inspired by art by Australian artist Peter Cromer, famous for his contemporary work depicting Australian animals.

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Halloween horrors thrill By Eleanor Wilson Far from the cobweb-adorned houses you might find in the United States of America in late October, Halloween is a holiday many Australians are still familiarising themselves with. But Narre Warren mum Magdalena Conyers is hoping to change that. Mrs Conyers is opening her home to locals to view her handmade spooky set up, filled with creepy clowns, spooky skeletons and even a series of handmade tombstones. All together, the Halloween scene, which sits in the family backyard, has taken two years to prepare. “It was my daughter’s 21st last year and we couldn’t hold a party due to Covid,” Mrs Conyers said. “She always wanted a Halloween-themed, 21st so I started making all of the tombstones and such to prepare.” Her daughter’s September birthday party, Ms Conyers said, was a hit. So much so that she decided to keep the decorations up for Halloween. “I’ve always loved Halloween, even as a kid. It was always a disappointment when you watch the movies as a kid with all of the Halloween decorations in America. “I always wanted to go to something like that but you don’t see a lot of that here so I figured I might as well put a bit together.” Making the tombstones, cobwebs and skeletons has been both time and cost intensive, Mrs Conyers said. “Whenever I get my creative energy into something I always tend to go overboard. “I just keep adding and adding… it’s just so much fun putting it all together and I just love being creative.” While she can’t choose a favourite decoration, she said the series of tombstones was the

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All business at Fleetwood Primary School annual fair By Jasmin Rush* On Thursday 20 October, Fleetwood Primary School ran its annual ‘Mini Mad Day’ - a tradition at the school for more than 10 years. Run in conjunction with their business and economics unit, Year 5/6 students created stalls, designed advertisements and run the stalls to make a profit. Among the range of stalls students came up with were trash and treasure stalls, soccer and netball shoot outs, plucky ducky, hairspray and face painting, guess the lolly jar, churros and more. The funds raised from the event will be used for the Year 6 graduation and final year activities. This year, the event was run after school so more of the community could get involved and join in on the fun. This meant a wider range of stalls such as

potato ninja, an ice-cream van, jumping castle, karate, football, girl guides and the Casey 360 van. Year 5/6 student Mitchell said the fair gave him a glimpse of what business is like in the real world. “Mini Mad Day was hard but worth it because we raised a lot of money. Our stall was super popular,” he said. “I think the best part was the music and seeing everyone having fun. It was certainly worth it for the results!” Year 3/4 student Mishaal also had fun at the fair. “Mini Mad Day was fun because of the bouncy castle. I also liked the hair colour stall and I even bought ice cream and Ninja Potato. It was also fun throwing the water balloon and getting wet.” *Jasmin Rush is a Year 5/6 teacher at Fleetwood Primary School.

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Parkrun celebrates 250th By Shelby Brooks For 250 Saturday mornings, enthusiastic parkrunners have woken up early to get active around Wilson Botanic Park. Despite a “horrid” forecast, the 66 participants were lucky with fine weather for the duration of the milestone run on Saturday 22 October. Wilson Botanic Parkrun was first established in 2016 and has hosted thousands of people each Saturday morning for a free, timed 5km walk or run. A special ceremony was held to present members milestone shirts, with regular Park-

run member Peter Fleming receiving a 250th shirt. He walks around the course in the opposite direction to the runners to offer high fives and words of encouragement every Saturday. “250 represents the number of times you’ve walked around the park,” Mr Fleming explained. “They cheated a bit with me, I hadn’t been there for the 250 but I walk around the park every day of the week!” Co-event director Peter Sanders said it was a lovely morning with two personal bests and five first-timers participating. The original co-event directors Mark Bar-

rett and Lynda Manning were welcomed back to run the 250th celebration event. The 293 individuals who have volunteered at Wilson Botanic Parkrun since it began on 27 August 2016 were also thanked. “Without each of them, the 250 Parkruns would not have been possible,” Mr Sanders said. “The support of Wilson Botanic Park management and, in particular, Cathy Rees, Micaela Vaughan and Janet Reid has also been invaluable.” Mr Sanders has been involved with Wilson Botanic Parkrun since the first event held in 2016.

“I think it’s a wonderful model. You get pleasure from seeing people come along to walk and start their fitness journey and then also seeing the more elite athletes achieve personal bests,” he said. “For me, Parkrun is about encouraging everyone in the community to get out there and be physically active,” Mr Sanders said. The Wilson Botanic Parkrun is considered a more challenging course than most, so it doesn’t always get the same high numbers as other local runs. “We have a really nice small community feel at Parkrun,” Mr Sanders said.

Peter just wants to spread joy in Wilson Botanic Park By Shelby Brooks People who frequent Berwick’s Wilson Botanic Park are probably familiar with Peter Fleming’s beaming smile. At 90 years young, Peter makes sure he waves and says hello to everyone and their dog as he passes them on the walking track. His greetings also include forms of encouragement, such as “you can do it” and “keep it up”. Peter visits the park every day to pick up rubbish and enjoy the outdoor exercise. His daily routine began 15 years ago when he moved less than 300m away from the park. “I thought it was a beautiful place and shouldn’t be dirty,” he said. “I clean it up, I take a bag and pick up the dog poo and lolly wrappers.” Peter has been a passionate runner for many years, having picked up the hobby at 40 around the Tan at the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens. “So I’ve been running for 50 years,” he said.

“But I haven’t been able to run in the last five years because my knee has been playing up.” When Peter discovered the park full of runners on Saturday mornings for Parkrun, he discovered a new way to enjoy his passion of running. “I decided to walk in the opposite direction and meet everyone who runs past,” he said. “I say, ‘good on you, keep it going’. I cheer them up. Someone said once, ‘you got me out of bed this morning’. “I know them by their faces, most of them give me a high five. It’s good at 90 to have a whole lot of friends.” Peter is always thrilled to see his smiles returned on the faces of the runners. “Encouragement is important when you run because you might be by yourself or just a small group of people,” he said. “I’ve got plenty of time - that’s one thing I have a lot of.” But it’s not just people who are running

that Peter likes to encourage. “I cheer them on whether they are runners or not, they all know me,” he said. “It’s not just the walking, my aim in life is to make other people happy. “If they can walk past smiling, they’re happy. Smiles cost you practically nothing but it invests a lot in the person because they smile back to you. “And if you talk to the dogs, the people talk to you - the dogs are better than the people!”

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KOO WEE RUP SECONDARY COLLEGE OPEN NIGHT We invite our 2023 Year 7 Students and Parents to our Information Night and for Pizza and BBQ Thursday 3rd of November from 5pm - 6:30pm, or alternatively please contact the College to book an on-site tour. For further information, please contact Mr Todd Slater (Assistant Principal) or Ms Yvette Gavalovic (Year 7 Learning Community Leader.)

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Congratula�ons to our Over the coming weeks we will see six years of secondary educa�on come to frui�on as our Year 12 students undertake their ﬁnal Year 12 exams. Sharing this year’s unique experience of learning has brought a deeper level of camaraderie and peer support, community spirit, resilience and strength which will carry each one into the next chapter of their lives. I am very proud of our students and wish them all the very best in their future endeavours. Ms Kerri Bolch, Principal Victorian Educa�on Excellence Award Winners 2016, 2017 and 2018, Finalists 2019, 2020, 2021

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Artists celebrate 30 years By Eleanor Wilson On 28 September, members of the Berwick Artists Society gathered to celebrate 30 years of its artistic engagement and making an impact in the Berwick Community. One of the foundling members, Tony Purcell was there to reminisce and celebrate. Berwick Artists Society president Rosemary Stayner said the benefits of the society stretch beyond flexing their creative muscles. “We have a group of about 30 members that regularly comes on a Thursday to paint and what I think is most satisfactory is the painting is a vehicle for everyone to get together,” she said. “The painting is something everyone has in common, but we also chatter and laugh and I think it’s good to have that sort of thing, it’s good for the soul.” The society offers members the opportunity to grow as an artist, to be inspired by other

artists and demonstrators and to have their artworks displayed in public venues. Over her time in the group, Mrs Stayner said she had seen great improvement in the members’ art. “We’ve all definitely improved and so has our confidence, because we all help each other out and give each other tips,” she said. The Berwick Artists Society meets at the Old Cheese Factory each Thursday from 10.30am to 2.30pm. All ages and capabilities are welcome.

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WHAT’S ON Community Neighbourhood Barbecue Come along to our free Neighbourhood Barbecue dinner and enjoy a chance to catch up with neighbours and make new connections and friends! Join us for a free sausage sizzle and meet some other locals. This free family-friendly event will include some outdoor games, a toddler play area and provides a great casual setting to chat and socialise with others. We will also have one of our local groups Aries Bolly Dance School coming along and inviting families to have a go at some Bolly Dancing! Kindly supported by the Lions Club of Cranbourne. Providing locals a casual setting in which to chat, socialise and strengthen our community. Friday 28 October 5.30pm-8pm at Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Boulevard, Cranbourne West.

Multicultural Senior Citizens Groups Are you a senior citizen from a Greek, Italian or Hungarian background? Would you like to meet, socialise and talk with other seniors from your background? Would you like to make new friends? At the John Pandazopoulos Public Hall at 76 Power Road, Doveton, the Berwick and District Greek Club meets on Mondays from 10am. To find out more, call John on 0413 411 220. The Italian Corona Seniors Club meets at the same address on Tuesdays from 10am. For more information, call Francesca on 0411 295 792. The Hungarian Seniors Seniors Group meets at the same address, on Wednesdays from 10am. To find out more, call Julius on 9544 9094. These Seniors Groups and others at the hall will have been meeting in harmony together for the last 25 years next year.

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 ninety 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. Booking to Jane 0412 084 671 or email cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au

Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club Line Dancing - Monday 9.30am - noon. New Vogue and Old Time Dance - Tuesday 1pm - 3.30pm and second Sunday of each month 1pm - 5pm. Carpet Bowls - Saturday and Wednesday 12.30pm - 3.30pm. Bingo - Thursdays 11am - 2pm. Community Day - First Friday of the month 11am - 2.30pm. Indoor Market - Friday 4 November. 10.30am 2.30pm. Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club, 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne. For more information, call 0432 107 590.

Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club Line Dancing: Monday, 9.30am-noon. Come along for a fun morning of line dancing. New Vogue and Old Time Dance: Tuesday, 1pm3.30pm. Come along for a fun afternoon of New Vogue and Old Time dancing. 2nd Sunday of each month 1pm-5pm. Carpet Bowls: Saturday & Wednesday, 12.30pm3.30pm. Come along for a fun afternoon of indoor Carpet Bowls. Bowlers must sign in before 12:45pm. Afternoon tea provided. Bingo: Thursday 11am-2pm, (30 games) $3/

book, book sales close10:45am. Eyes down 11am. Community Day: First Friday of the month 11am2.30pm. Indoor Market: Friday 4 November. 10.30am2.30pm. $5 entrance includes sausage sizzle. Stallholder enquiries to 0466 623 310. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Ph: 0432 107 590

Spring Night Market at Akoonah Park We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting a spring night market! Come and enjoy a spring night with some delicious food and drinks and browse our huge range of amazing stalls. Categories will include clothing, home decor, art, cosmetics, gifts, pet supplies, collectors items, books, and much more. We look forward to a great night! Friday November 4 from 4pm – 9pm at Akoonah Park. 2 Cardinia St, Berwick

Tooradin Calisthenics Club’s 10th annual concert Come and witness a wonderful display of this year’s talented members, aged 3 to 40, all in one location. A fantastic showcase of the strength, beauty, grace, energy and fun that our performers have been training very hard to master in 2022. Canteen and raffle available on the day! Tickets are available online! Child under 3 (no seat) FREE. Child $10. Concession/Senior $15. Adult $20 Saturday 5 November 12pm-4pm at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt Street, Cranbourne.

Free games night Come join us for a free night of enjoyable games and great company at our monthly tabletop game events.

With a large on-site games library and a fun, friendly environment it’s the perfect opportunity to discover some new games or play some of your favourites with new friends. We’ll have board games from 4pm to 11pm as well as social deduction games (Blood on the Clocktower, Werewolf, etc.) from 7pm. The games days are open to all types of gamers - new people wanting to learn, experienced players wanting to play, people curious to meet new friends in a fun environment... anyone!

The Chatty Cafe with 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. 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.

Narre Warren North Community Forum An opportunity for residents to meet with state election candidates for the seat of Narre Warren North to discuss local issues. Saturday 29 October, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Location: Foundation Learning Centre (1 Malcolm Court, Narre Warren- off Webb Street near Narre Warren Train Station). Livestream link: youtube.com/ watch?v=GrzK3Sj6Su4

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Mindfulness key to book It may be a children’s picture story book, but Levi Leaf Rider can teach all of us a lesson, says author Laura Jean Gannan. The Beaconhills College student counsellor recently published the book to assist in her mindfulness teachings at the school’s Berwick campus. “What we are noticing is that people are becoming more and more time poor and when they are stopping, they are using some form of technology,” she said. “Kids are over stimulated a lot of the time and they’re hesitant to keep off technology

because if they do they think they’re going to miss out in some capacity.” A large part of Mrs Gannan’s work as a student counsellor involves working with students to explore what balance looks like. Mindfulness, she says, is essential in finding that balance. “When you explore what relaxation looks like, a lot of students think it’s TV or things where they’re stopping and relaxing, but not giving their head that break from everything in the same way mindfulness does. “It’s all about being conscious to do things

that you can be in the present moment for, such as going for a walk, or playing a board game.” The story follows the journey of Levi Leaf Rider, who is described as “a peculiar robin red breast, whose unique means of travel, can teach us a thing or two about the power of mindfulness”. Mrs Gannan has been implementing the book, which includes a nursery rhyme, into wellbeing workshops at Beaconhills’ Berwick campus and hopes other parents and educators might do the same. “The book is designed to be aimed at kids

but also provide a bit of insight to parents as well about how they can stop and reflect,” she said. “Parents are busier than ever so its hard to find that balance, but we know the best way for children to learn is through modelling.” Levi Leaf Rider is available to purchase on Amazon at amazon.com/Levi-Leaf-Rider-Laura-Gannan/dp/B0B92V9K7T To celebrate the launch of the book, Laura is doing a reading at Creek and Bay in Seaford on Sunday 20 November at 10am and 11am, with the first 30 participants receiving a free goodie bag.

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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed

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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.

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“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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Rain band causing havoc By Jonty Ralphsmith The Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) put the make-up of the season’s fixture to a president’s vote on Tuesday. Inclement weather has so far prevented any turf cricket from being played this season and the weather forecast for Saturday again looks gloomy. Clubs were asked to choose between keeping the season as is, with that option leaving no room for back up days or flexibility if there are more washouts; or play a full 14-game oneday home and away fixture starting on 5 November. With a maximum of 20 weeks of cricket remaining in the season, the concept would allow a full 14 round home and away season, plus two weeks of finals with five weeks up their sleeves if weather issues persist. The mood among turf two and three clubs on Monday was mixed: there was much excitement about getting the creams back on in preseason, but some clubs suggested the proposal ahead of the DDCA email, noting that only a full home-and-away fixture would preserve the fairness and integrity of the competition. “I think they should scrap the fixture and go to a one-day fixture,” one coach said on Monday, a view corroborated by multiple clubs. Other clubs were more sceptical, with one

president noting that once one starts trying to manipulate a fair fixture is when you generally encounter trouble. Sources within some teams said they had already shifted back to more of a one-day focus. It appears that more turf two and three clubs will favour a full one-day fixture, but it is unknown whether the DDCA would be willing for the different turf competitions to have different fixtures if the preferences vary. The weather has been unprecedented and frustrating according to local clubs. Never have local cricketers been so free to enjoy the spring racing carnival and if, as expected, there is no cricket this weekend, the first ball of men’s DDCA turf competitions would clash with the final day of the official carnival. Cranbourne player-coach Mick Sweeney has learned the hard way to be careful what you wish for. Many local voices would have echoed him when he said that he was craving a full preseason in 2022/23 after the pandemic has interrupted the last two. “I addressed the group last Thursday in regards to the mental challenge,” Sweeney said. “We don’t train to train, we train to play and unfortunately we’re not getting the payoff.

“We train to win, to sing the song, to spend time with your mates and all the good things that come about. “I commented on personally finding it hard because you put so much time and preparation and effort to getting the season up and going and you’re excited to get it started and it is an anticlimax at the moment.” Compounding frustrations for the Eagles is that they would have played some cricket if there was not a blanket call to abandon all matches, as their Casey ground has been ready to play on. Getting away from the monotony of weekly training sessions is a route that several clubs have taken. Anticipating another washout, one club has already sought to organise a gathering with players to keep the squad together, while Parkfield raised $300 for Beyond Blue at a function after training last week. The situation could therefore galvanise clubs with a stronger culture as they could savour their time together and translate their tightness on-field. While frustrated, Berwick Springs has relished the lengthened preseason, as it has given them time to prepare for the new challenge of turf three cricket, after winning the turf four premiership last season. After last weekend’s action was called off

for Berwick Springs, it organised an unofficial scratch match against Berwick Strikers on synthetic, among the measures clubs are taking to give players competition. “Everyone’s frustrated,” said Berwick Springs president Russell Collier through wry laughter. “We’re coming in expecting we’re going to play, trying to keep our training up and be prepared for a weekend and come in mentally ready on Saturday so when we do start, we’re ready. “I think a concern is that once we do kick off the season, because we have had so many false starts that you’re not switched on so we want to stay ready. Another issue of the month-long cricket absence that was highlighted was the reduced revenue for the clubs. Each washout is another usually steady source of income lost, as stubbies aren’t being cracked open in the clubroom post-game. The silver-lining for some footballer-dominant clubs has been that there is a greater break between seasons, ensuring all players are switched on for cricket before starting. At the time of publication, the outcome of the vote is unknown. Stay tuned to Pakenham Gazette online for the latest updates.

Softballers back in action Women’s team for Titans By Tyler Lewis A strong finish from Southern Knights in the Wednesday evening competition last week saw it record a commanding 7-3 victory. Strong fielding from both sides kept scores at 3-2 in the first two innings before centre field Bree Dawson led her side to victory. A home run for catcher Chelsea Kimber was a highlight for Casey in the following match, but Frankston’s nine-run first innings proved insurmountable. On Saturday, Narre Warren Penguins defeated MVPs 10-6 after scoring six runs in their first two innings, with pitcher Kyla McGuire shining in the victory and her opposite number Vicki Giddens was best in the diamond for MVPs. Reigning premiers Geronimo got on the field for the first time this season on the weekend and eased to a 17-0 victory over Doveton Renegades after an 11 run first innings. In the social women’s competition, Co-

bras won 5-3 as both teams were defensively strong. In the women’s B Grade, Cobras started strongly with a seven run first innings and didn’t allow Doveton to get in a rhythm with their batting, with pitcher Rachel Steendam named best in the 10-5 victory. Excellent team batting from Berwick Cheyenne and home runs from Kirsten Hamilton and Melissa Hawker got them to a comfortable 19-5 victory over Cranbourne. Meanwhile in the men, the clash between Cobras Grey and Warriors looked headed for a tense climax after a scoreless first two innings to each side. Cobras ultimately won a thriller 8-7 with all seven of the Cobras runs coming in the final innings as they nearly clawed their way to an incredible come-from-behind victory. In the final game of the day, Cobras, led by short stop Clint Fitzgerald, eased to victory over Cranbourne meteorites.

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Culture and an exciting brand of footy. Those are the two main focuses of Troy Selim when he steers the inaugural Berwick Springs women’s football side in 2023. Selim developed his coaching craft at Hampton Football Netball Club after the conclusion of his playing career and spent a season at Casey Thunder, before the environment of Berwick Springs piqued his interest. “Just the culture really and the family nature of the club” Selim revealed. “All the things I heard about the club, it really got to me, I just thought it was somewhere where we could build a women’s team up. “I really am trying to build something special for the girls, we’re going to keep it (focused on) really good vibes, really good energy and help girls develop their skills.” After recently directing a women’s side, Se-

lim is excited by rapid development of female footy and is eager to deliver the guidance he once received. “It’s super exciting, it’s unreal how much it’s jumped in the last few years,” he said. “Covid was a bit of a speed bump, but it’s just sky rocketing and it’s so good to see. “I am looking forward to being a part of something special for these girls and really just trying to shed that experience that we did, as men and as boys, growing up.” The Berwick Springs men’s side plays an attacking-no fear brand of footy which Selim has vouched to encourage himself when his side takes the field next winter. “Most definitely,” he revealed. “Really exciting, really attacking brand of footy – we want to be up and about and put on a show for everyone to see.” Selim has urged all women interested in playing for the Titans to get in contact: 0434615482.

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Weather holding court It was a mixed weekend for players in the Berwick and District Tennis Association (BDTA) with a large portion of Saturday matches being washed out before a full round of Sunday competition was played. In Sunday matches, the closest match of round three was played in Section 13 with Officer Blue (4:36) overcoming Narre Warren (4:34) in a real thriller. In the Associations Junior League, the BDTA had strong wins against the Eastern Region in Under-14 Girls and Under-16 Boys. SATURDAY Osborne Shield (Rubbers) Pakenham 0 1:8 v Berwick 0 0:3, Cranbourne v Narre Warren North Black, Narre Warren North Red v Drouin (washed out). Section 1 Rubbers Pakenham 0 1:7 v Beaconsfield Blue 0 0:4, Drouin Gold 0 2:25 v Officer Red 1 2:26, Beaconsfield Gold v Narre Warren, Officer Blue v Cranbourne (washed out). Section 2 Rubbers Berwick Blue v Narre Warren, Beaconsfield v Berwick White, Cranbourne Green v Officer Red, Officer Blue v Cranbourne Black (washed out). Section 3 Rubbers Beaconsfield v Berwick Blue, Cranbourne v Harkaway, Upper Beaconsfield v Narre Warren (washed out). Section 4 Rubbers Officer v Clyde White, Clyde Blue v Beaconsfield, Narre Warren v Narre Warren North, Harkaway v Cranbourne (washed out). Section 5 Rubbers Beaconsfield v Fountain Gate, Cranbourne v Bunyip, Narre Warren North v Clyde (washed out). Pakenham v Sandhurst (forfeit). Section 6 Singles Berwick Blue v Narre Warren, Beaconsfield v

Rajvir unleashes a forehand in BDTA action for Cranbourne. 293980 Upper Beaconsfield, Clyde v Berwick White (washed out). Section 7 Singles Berwick Blue v Beaconsfield, Narre Warren South v Officer, Cranbourne v Narre Warren North (washed out).

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Section 8 Singles Bunyip 5:32 v Narre Warren North 1:20, Tooradin v Beaconsfield, Gloucester v Berwick, Upper Beaconsfield v Cranbourne (washed out). Section 9 Singles Pakenham 0:3 v Berwick 1:6, Tooradin v Foun-

tain Gate, Cranbourne v Lang Lang, Narre Warren North v Clyde (washed out). SUNDAY Section 10 Singles Berwick Blue 3:29 v Cranbourne 5:35, Bunyip 3:28 v Berwick White 5:41, Officer 5:38 v Narre Warren 3:29, Beaconsfield 5:41 v Pakenham 3:27. Section 11 Singles Berwick Blue 8:49 v Clyde 0:23, Cranbourne 3:37 v Berwick White 5:42, Upper Beaconsfield 5:45 v Officer 3:36. Section 12 Singles Gloucester 2:17 v Fountain Gate 6:43, Cranbourne 0:24 v Berwick 8:49, Tooradin 2:31 v Beaconsfield 6:41, Narre Warren 7:45 v Pakenham 1;13. Section 13 Singles Harkaway 8:48 v Cranbourne 0:4, Narre Warren South 7:44 v Gloucester 1:15, Narre Warren 4:34 v Officer Blue 4:36. Section 14 Singles Berwick 7:45 v Narre Warren 1:32, Cranbourne 2:22 v Officer Blue 6:44, Officer Red 7:46 v Pakenham 1:16. Section 15 Doubles Beaconsfield 0:15 v Narre Warren Yellow 6:36, Narre Warren South 1:9 v Berwick 5:34, Officer 2:23 v Narre Warren Gold 4:28, Narre Warren Green 5:32 v Upper Beaconsfield 1:20. Section 16 Doubles Berwick 0:12 v Fountain Gate 6:36, Tooradin 6:36 v Narre Warren Green 0:4, Narre Warren Gold 5:32 v Officer 1:17. ASSOCIATIONS JUNIOR LEAGUE (AJL) 12B Boys: BDTA 1 1:34 v Eastern Region 5 9:62. 14C Boys: BDTA 1 2:31 v Peninsula 5 8:56. 14B Girls: BDTA 3 5:46 v Eastern Region 3 5:41. 16B Girls: BDTA 0 1:28 v Eastern Region 6 9:62. 16C Boys: BDTA 4 7:60 v Eastern Region 2 3:40.

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Berwick sets hot pace in opening pennant rounds BERWICK BOWLING CLUB Weekend Pennant 2022/23 Our new pennant season is now underway and after a pre-season training program leading up to Round 1 on 15 October completed, we are now into the swing of pennant and all that comes with it! Berwick BC has seemingly become the new destination club in the southeast with more new bowlers wanting to be a part of where the club is heading. Our Division 1 side, which narrowly missed promotion to the Premier League last season, has again been strengthened with the arrivals of Dylan Booth, Cooper Kraus, former Premier League bowler John O’Donnell and recently crowned U18 Victorian and National Singles Silver Medallist Amity Bickley. All have slotted into the Division 1 side this season which of course also means some of our regular Div 1 bowlers have now slotted into the second side, a side which is as strong as it has ever been and who will no doubt be a force in Division 2 this season. The results so far: SIDE 1 Rd 1 def Pakenham 1 Rd 2 def St Kilda 1 - 98 to 64 After a good solid win against Pakenham in round one, the ones hosted the unknown St Kilda. More changes this week, and an unlucky relegation of one of the top side bowlers, but the side produced another great win, with four rinks up out of four to now sit atop the ladder after two rounds. Josh McQueen’s rink again led the way with a 14-shot win. McQueen and Kraus combination seems to be working well and they were backed up by Steve Ellard and Ethan Mills rinks winning by nine and 10 respectively with John O’Donnell’s rink having a tough scrap but getting over the line by a single shot in the end. This week will see the ones test themselves against the yardstick of the section in Whittlesea at Whittlesea. A win next week will see us right in the mix but whatever the result, we’ll know a lot more about the ones and their prospects this season. SIDE 2 Rd 1 def Edithvale 1

Rd 2 def Cheltenham 2 - 90 to 48 As we said, this is the strongest we’ve seen the second side look for a long time and they have started fantastically well. Some familiar faces from years gone by, but also some new additions to the twos this season has seen their depth enhanced very well with the likes of Carol Klooster, Paul O’Day, Graham Manifold, Alan Clements and Jeff Janetzki all slotting in to new sides and dominating so far across the two games. The weekend saw the twos take on Cheltenham 2 away they won all four rinks reasonably convincingly. Manifold’s rink won by 14 shots with the other rinks up by seven, nine and 12 shots. What a start for the twos. They host Hampton 1 next week at home who has also had two wins as well so they currently sit on top of the ladder with the chance to put an early gap in the section with a good win. SIDE 3 Rd 1 def by Upwey Tecoma 1 Rd 2 def by Cranbourne 1 - 74 to 83 The threes are going to have a very tough year coming up against most clubs top sides in a very hard section. So far they’ve pushed Upwey for most of the game in round one but a heavy defeat in one rink saw a loss by 30 shots overall. This week saw the threes host Cranbourne’s top side, a tough ask but what a performance! With two ends left in the game the threes were in with a red-hot shot at it only trailing by four shots overall but unfortunately fell short and went down by nine overall. Pinching a win was Rob Morley’s rink and a draw by the ever-reliable Kenny Graeber, the threes gave the Cranny boys an almighty scare. I’m backing the threes to get their first win on the board next week against Mulgrave 2 after a very competitive start to the season. SIDE 4 Rd 1 def Upwey Tecoma 2 Rd 2 def Mulgrave 3 - 82 to 70 Our fours started off like a house on fire last season and fell away after the first four to six weeks. This season, they look to be starting very well again and as we’ve already stated, the depth of the sides is again stronger so we

are crossing our fingers that the winning form for the fours continues. After a narrow sevenshot win over Upwey Tecoma 2 in the opening round, the fours backed this up with a 12shot overall win on the weekend away against Mulgrave. Alan Thompson, John Kleverlaan and Doug Fisher all had narrow wins on their rinks and Bill Stilo’s rink fought hard to come up with a draw. The fours need to consolidate their early wins with a win over Cardinia Waters 1 next week at home. A win will put a small gap early in the top of the ladder and currently second…they could jump Pakenham 2 with a good win. SIDE 5 Rd 1 def by Edithvale 2 Rd 2 def Keysborough 3 - 67 to 63 What does the season hold for the fifths? Last season our fives only had a couple of wins but we are hoping the fives this season can turn that around. Great results all round this week with seven of eight wins across the board. The fives managed a hard-fought fourshot win overall, winning two rinks with Keith Dargie’s rink up by 11 and Paul Hunt’s rink winning by 10. It was enough to cover the losses on the other two rinks. The fives take on Churchill Waverley 1 (their top side against our fifth) away and we might get a good indication of the seasons chances after 4.30pm on Saturday for the fives but you can count on this group giving it a red-hot crack. SIDE 6 Rd 1 def Edithvale 3 Rd 2 received a walkover from Burden Park No game this week from the sixes after Burden Park forfeited but a fantastic first round win by one shot overall by the sixes sees them poised for another great season. Probably the one that got away last season, they were the best side in their section all season but unfortunately let the semi final slip! This season, they’re out for redemption and we look forward to the sixes games and with some of the most consistent bowlers that we’ve seen at Berwick for many years they’ll continue to win games and give their all. They come up against

Dandy Club 5 next week and the fixture states it’s being played at Burden Park so the grass advantage should be taken this week by the sixes and we will eagerly await the result of this one to see where they are at. SIDE 7 Rd 1 def Churchill Waverley 2 Rd 2 def Keysborough 4 - 75 to 44 Here they go again! The all-conquering sevens are up and about early this season with two big wins so far. All three rinks getting up on Saturday but Alf Reina, David Warner, Joan Marshall and Caroline McClary set the day up with a 20-shot win! The sevens are capable of anything this season and as the season goes on we will be very interested to see how they go and by the break at Christmas we’ll be hoping it’s another big season for the sevens. SIDE 8 Rd 1 def Murrumbeena 2 Rd 2 def Armadale 7 - 57 to 54 A nailbiter for the eights on the weekend and win number two for them so far. Only one rink got up on the weekend and it covered the losses of the other two rinks. Alex Bigdelis (new bowler), Barry Richards, Jan Pearson and Skip Martin Grindley won 29-6 to take a 23-shot win. John Arboit’s rink went down by nine and Ron McGrath by 11 but again, bowls and pennant is a team game and although the eights have some work to do, as long as the side is covering the losses they’ll continue to get the wins on the board. The eights travel to Toorak to play their second side on the weekend so that surely will be a test. So, six our of eight wins in round one and seven out of eight wins in round two see the club off to a fantastic start to the season. It’s exciting, there will no doubt be continual changes throughout the sides to find the right combinations and balances among the sides but remember, it’s about the club not the individuals so back the selectors, play your role and we’ll be sure to have another very successful season in 2022/23. -John Rich-

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