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Rent fix By Cameron Lucadou-Wells and Marcus Uhe South-East homelessness service provider Wayss has called for more social and affordable housing in the lead-up to the State Election. In a five-point advocacy plan, Wayss describes private rental affordability as at “crisis point”. It calls for at least 600 new social housing properties in the South East over the next 10 years, particularly more affordable housing for young people and survivors of family violence. “Currently private rental is the main option (for family violence survivors) and this is not always attainable, affordable or sustainable.” In 2020, the City of Casey Council reported a shortfall of more than 5500 affordable dwellings. In 2020-’21, more than 3500 people in Casey sought homelessness services – the sharpestrising region in the South East. Forty per cent of them were experiencing family violence. The situation has since worsened with affordable rental stocks in Casey plummeting from 265 properties to 169 in the June 2022 quarter. There was just a single one-bedroom rental and three two-bedroom homes that were rated as affordable, according to Victoria’s Rental Report. Median rental prices rose 7.5 per cent in Casey from $400 to $430 in the past year. According to 2021 Census data, the number of households undergoing rental stress, where rent payments equate to greater than 30 per cent of household income, nearly quadrupled, from 7.6 per cent in 2016 to 29.9 per cent last year. Independent candidate for the seat of Cranbourne, Ravi Ragupathy, said the issue is of particular significance to new arrivals to the country. “New migrants and existing migrants facing acute shortage of housing needs,” Mr Ragupathy said. “These issues need to find alternative
arrangements for the new migrants, those who got a job in our Cranbourne district.” Animal Justice Party candidate Gwynne Brennan said she supports a national housing strategy with sustained investment in affordable housing, and tax reform, to address wider issues relating to housing accessibility and affordability. “I personally recognise that housing is a critical issue, and I firmly believe that everyone has the right to adequate, safe, secure and affordable housing,” Ms Brennan said. “I also understand that homelessness and poor housing access impacts vulnerable groups significantly more than others - such as the unemployed, First Nations People, youth, seniors, migrants, those with disabilities or mental health issues and victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. “Further, insecure housing affects both people and pets. It is a major cause of animal surrenders, and vulnerable groups living with animals are at a greater risk of housing instability. “As a candidate, I wholeheartedly support improvements to public housing in order to ensure Cranbourne residents have access to a safe and secure place to call home.” Incumbent Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said Labor’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build will provide 16,000 social and affordable homes provided for Victorians by 2026, as well as supporting around 10,000 jobs, per year over the next four years. “We are delivering the Victorian Homebuyer Fund –with $1.1 billion to triple the size of available support and help thousands more Victorians realise their dream of owning a home. “So far, the Fund has helped more than 2,000 Victorians buy a home - with another 1,000 applicants approved to start househunting knowing they have a secure funding partner. We also introduced more than 130 reforms to make renting fairer and safer for all Victorians.” All Cranbourne candidates were contacted for comment.
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Uncle Bryn secures Cup It was a special occasion at the Cranbourne Turf Club on Saturday for the running of the annual Cranbourne Cup, as local trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young took out the $500,000 main prize. Fresh from his Melbourne Cup win just weeks ago, jockey Mark Zahra piloted Uncle Bryn to victory in what was one of three victories on the day for the Busuttin-Young team.
Seven of the nine races were won by local trainers with a record total prize-pool of $1.7 million up for grabs across the meet. A strong crowd of 7000 was the largest since pre-pandemic times, in what Cranbourne Turf Club CEO Neil Bainbridge described as an “outstanding day” for the club. Turn inside for more coverage of the day including a photo spread and Dave Nagel’s report
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! Poppy the Cavoodle sits at the laptop with me when I am working. Have to stop her licking my face! What do you love about writing children’s books? Children are very clever and I am hoping to create a story or illustration that they won’t forget. What would your last meal be? Mushroom pizza with hot salami and anchovies with a pint of Carlton Draught! What is your most memorable moment? Finally obtaining Cargo’s Road Worthy Certificate from Banlay’s Trucks Dandenong and driving off home. What event past or present would you like to witness? The opening of the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii on 30 May 1962. Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Elvis Presley, Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? Watching sea turtles having the barnacles removed and their shells cleaned on YouTube. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Steak au Poivre - Pepper steak with a seasoned sauce and flambeed with cognac. What is your dream holiday destination? Skagway, Alaska. What were you like as a kid? Naughty and a little precocious. What was your first job? Drinks waiter in an Italian restaurant. What’s one question that you have always wanted answered? What really happened to Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt?
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Democracy off and running By Marcus Uhe Early voting for the 2022 state election has opened, with a number of locations offering the option to cast a vote ahead of November 26. You do not require a reason to vote early, if you simply wish to avoid the queues on Election Day. There are five early voting centres open across the City of Casey, in Cranbourne, Clyde North, Narre Warren, Berwick and Hampton Park, respectively. Cranbourne: Cranbourne 1st Scouts Hall, 255 South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne. Clyde North: Selandra Rise Shopping Centre, 2/8S Selandra Boulevard, Clyde North.
Narre Warren: Foundation Learning Centre, 1 Malcolm Court, Narre Warren. Berwick: Akoonah Park Centre, 2 Cardinia Street, Berwick. Hampton Park: Shop 19, Hampton Park Shopping Centre, 166 Somerville Road, Hampton Park. Each centre will be open from 8.30 am to 6pm, Monday to Friday between 14 November and 25 November, and from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 19 November. Hours will slightly alter at each of the four locations on the following days: * Thursday 17 November 8.30am to 8pm. * Thursday 24 November 8.30am to 8pm.
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Locals say no to hill plan By Eleanor Wilson The message was simple for a group of about 200 locals who assembled at the entrance to the Hallam Road Landfill on Saturday, 12 November. ‘We say no.’ Signs, banners and passionate voices came out in hundreds to oppose the proposal of the draft Hampton Park Hill Development Plan. The draft plan, which was announced for public consultation by Casey Council earlier this year, sets out the future for the land on the site of the Hampton Park Landfill, which is set to reach capacity in coming years. The landfill site was identified by the State Government, through the State-wide Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan (Sustainability Victoria, 2018), as a significant site for waste and resource recovery. Eighty-five hectares of public open space reserve is proposed to replace the tip when it reaches capacity in the next 10 years. But also proposed is a waste transfer station, which according to plans, would operate for up to 18 hours a day, transporting waste out of the site in B-double trucks between 12am and 6pm on weekdays. The proposal came as a shock to local residents, like resident Kim Murphy, who bought her Lynbrook house in 2002, said she was told that the tip would fill in the next five years and would then be repatriated into parkland. Residents have also raised concerns over the 500-metre overlay buffer applied to houses within the buffer zone, potentially impacting house prices and development prospects. “The community has suffered with the smell [of the tip] in the hope we would get this beautiful parkland, but instead what we are getting is 30-plus years of torment,” Mrs Murphy said. “We’re not going to rest until we’ve tried every single avenue to protect the five communities that are impacted by this tip.” She said Saturday’s protest was peaceful, but powerful. “There was a lot of frustration from the
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Protesters outside Hallam Road landfill. 307447 community. It was about letting everyone who needs to hear it know that we’ve had enough of living with the tip on our back door steps. “We organised this protest in eight days and the community got 5500 flyers out in that time... I’d love to thank all the people in the community that helped get the word out in such a short period of time. “I could not be more proud of our community for standing up for their future.” Along with residents from Narre Warren North, Cranbourne North, Hampton Park, Lynbrook and Lyndhurst, local state election candidates from the Liberal Party, Freedom Party, Australian Greens and Liberal Democrats were in attendance to offer their support.
“We could not be happier that these candidates actually identified what a massive issue this is for our community,” Mrs Murphy said. “There was a stand out [party] that was not there, which is really disappointing.” In a statement, a spokesperson from the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) said the Victorian Government’s statewide focus is a transition toward waste transfer, resource recovery and recycling in line with circular economy goals. City of Casey council officers are currently working through 1043 public submissions to its draft plan for the landfill, many of which are objections, according to City of Casey planning and building manager Duncan Turner.
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Mowing delays By Marcus Uhe The City of Casey has conceded that recent wet weather has created difficulty in maintaining the mowing schedule at their parks and reserves. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology issued on Friday 4 November stated that Victoria had its wettest October on record, doubling the October average between 1961 and 1990 of 64.4 millilitres. In a statement on its website, the council apologised for the inconvenience the delays presented and appreciated the community’s patience. “The wet conditions make it unsafe to move the machinery through grounds without causing significant damage to the land, and due to the size of our parklands and roadsides, hand mowing is not an option,” the council said. “With more than 2500 parks, reserves and roadsides across Casey, we use three different contractors to maintain these open spaces, which means they are maintained on different service schedules. “The majority of parks are now on a threeweek schedule and the main road reserves on a five-week schedule. Parks that are missed in the schedule are prioritised to be cut in the next mowing cycle.” The council experienced significant issues with the maintenance schedule last summer, following issues with their contractors obtaining the required equipment and delays associated with Covid-19.
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Lyndhurst’s win-win By Marcus Uhe The Liberal Party has matched Labor’s election promise for an upgrade to Lyndhurst Secondary College in the seat of Narre Warren South. Shadow Minister for Education David Hodgett announced the $13.6 million commitment on Tuesday 15 November, a dollarfor-dollar match of the Labor Party’s promise made in October to upgrade blocks A and E at the school. “Every family deserves a great local school, and a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver an expanded Lyndhurst Secondary College so local students have the world-class
classrooms they deserve,” Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas said. The Liberal Party will also be upgrading classroom blocks but did not specify which. Mr Hodgett said the investment would provide the school with the infrastructure it needs now, and for the future. “Our kids deserve the very best learning facilities, and our teachers deserve the very best teaching spaces,” Mr Hodgett said. “This is a priority for the Liberals and Nationals, to give our children spaces that spark creativity, nurture learning and encourage healthy physical, emotional and social wellbe-
ing at every stage of their development.” Liberal candidate for Narre Warren South, Annette Samuel, said she was proud to be fighting for students, parents, carers and teachers across the community. “This expansion is for the students – worldclass facilities where they can learn and grow is something that these students deserve,” Ms Samuel said. “It’s no secret that our community has been calling out for thoughtful investment over the years. I am here to answer that call, end the neglect and deliver for the people of Lyndhurst and beyond.”
Labor has committed to upgrading two key pieces of Cranbourne community infrastructure if it retains government at this month’s election. Labor announced $1 million would be invested to ensure the Cranbourne Public Hall can continue to support local organisations. Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said investment in the hall would ensure it’s a critical community resource going forward. “The best communities are those that make you feel welcome, and thanks to this investment in Cranbourne Public Hall, locals will have another fantastic space to get together and feel at home,” Ms Richards said. “This project will make sure the hardworking volunteers and staff who make Cranbourne Community Hall great can continue to welcome families in a new modern space – exactly what the local community deserves.” Additionally, Casey Radio will receive a $50,000 grant to help them continue to deliver a local broadcast to the community. The funding will help the volunteer media organisation to continue providing local news, sport and music for Casey, Dandenong and surrounding areas. This investment supports the diverse programming that Casey Radio, 3SER 97.7, showcases to its audience.
Ballot draws put Family First candidates first in seats By Marcus Uhe
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· Gwynne Brennan – Animal Justice Party · Ravi Ragupathy – Independent Hansen – Freedom Party of Victo· Gerardine ria · Kiran Vempati – Australian Greens NARRE WARREN SOUTH · Jacqueline Harvey – Family First Victoria · Christine Skrobo – Liberal Democrats · Tylere Baker-Pearce – Independent · Annette Samuel – Liberal · Gary Maas – Labor · Michael Gallagher – Animal Justice Party · Susanna Moore - Australian Greens · Geoff Hansen – Freedom Party of Victoria BASS · Brett Tessari - The Nationals · Mark O’Neill - Democratic Labour Party · Marcus Munday - Freedom Party of Victoria · Martin Verhagen - Family First Victoria · Jordan Crugnale - Australian Labor Party
· Elly Mousellis - Animal Justice Party · Aaron Brown - Liberal Party · Meg Edwards - Independent · Callum Bugbird - Australian Greens · Jeni Jobe - Independent
Cranbourne is bordered by Thompsons Road, Browns Road, the Clyde Road Corridor and Dandenong-Hastings Road, encompassing the suburbs of of Cranbourne, Cranbourne West, Botanic Ridge, Junction Village, Cranbourne East, and parts of Devon Meadows, Clyde and Clyde North. Narre Warren South is bordered by the South Gippsland Freeway, the Hallam Main Drain, Thompsons Road and the Clyde Road Corridor, housing Hampton Park, Lynbrook, Cranbourne North and Narre Warren South. There are five early voting centres open across the City of Casey, in Cranbourne, Clyde North, Narre Warren, Berwick and Hampton Park, respectively. For more information on where and how to vote, head to vec.vic.gov.au/voting
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Family First Victoria party candidates have drawn the coveted first place on the election ballot paper for both seats of Cranbourne and Narre Warren South. Bradley Harvey (Cranbourne) and Jacqueline Harvey (Narre Warren South) both secured first place at ballot draws on Friday 11 November, ahead of early voting opening on Monday 14 November. It’s thought having the first place on the ballot secures the ‘donkey vote’, should voters simply list their preferences in order of the paper presented. Neither candidate has a profile listed on the Family First Victoria party’s website as of Friday afternoon, 11 November. The draws were held at Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) electoral offices across the state, using independently audited and authorised computerised draw software.
Incumbent Labor MPs Pauline Richards and Gary Maas will both be in fifth place on their respective ballots, while the Liberal party holds the fourth position of both cards, in Jagdeep Singh (Cranbourne) and Annette Samuel (Narre Warren South), respectively. Nine candidates will contest Cranbourne, while eight are running in Narre Warren South. Both seats have had Labor members of Parliament since 2002, with Ms Richards and Mr Maas both completing their first term as State MPs in 2022. The final order of results, from first to last, were as follows: CRANBOURNE Bradley Harvey – Freedom First Victoria Chris Norton – Labour DLP Peter Bernard Philpott – Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party Jagdeep Singh – Liberal Pauline Richards – Labor
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Tall, uncut grass a fire risk The drainage pit that keep’s Mr Ellis’ wife awake at night. 307113
Gary Ellis in the “sea” of grass outside his home. 307113 the location on the road, the pit produces a thud every time cars travel over it, and has been keeping his wife awake night, such is the volume of the vibration. At a recent doctor’s appointment, she was told to take medication to get her through the night uninterrupted. When asked what other remedies she had
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attempted, including using earplugs, Mr Ellis’ frustration was evident. “We haven’t (used earplugs), but why should you? There should be a way of fixing this.” A spokesperson from the Department of Transport said the climate was a contributing factor to the length of the grass. “Mowing around this time of year remains
Gary Ellis in the long grass with his house in the background. 307113 an ongoing challenge as the combination of sun and wet weather often results in grass growing at a faster rate than other times of the year,” the spokesperson said. “Members of the community are encouraged to report hazards on the roads by calling the dedicated Department of Transport customer service hotline on 13 11 70.”
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A “sea of three-foot-high grass” in Narre Warren South has forced Gary Ellis to take maintenance outside his home into his own hands after being left disappointed by a lack of action from the Department of Transport. The side fence to Mr Ellis’ property runs parallel to a 350-metre grass bank on Greaves Road, between Cypress Hill Drive and the roundabout at the intersection of Greaves Road, Wood Road and The Avenue, which has become overgrown in recent months. Mr Ellis organised a professional lawnmower to cut the grass outside his property on Thursday 10 November. Adding to the poor aesthetic appeal, approaching summer, he’s worried about the vegetation providing a home for snakes, and providing fuel for a fire. “As soon as it gets dry, with the number of cars that pass on Greaves Road, there must be people who throw a cigarette out the window,” Mr Ellis said. “Once a fire got up to my house, it would go up. It’s so close to the reserve. “It’s simply a matter of not being mowed. If it’s kept low, a fire won’t start. “I had to pay to get my daughter to mow it. It’s absolutely terrible.” The responsibility of maintaining the grass was previously a matter for the City of Casey, but in 2017 it changed hands to now fall under the banner of the Department of Transport. He says that there was never previously an issue when it was a council matter. “Since it’s become a government road, they don’t seem to worry about it. “Casey mowed it every three weeks, but now it’s been months since it’s been touched.” Compounding his frustrations is a noisy drainage pit on the road within 20 metres of his property. With the amount of traffic on the road and
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effects” on the girl and her family. The judge took into account that Iswahyudi was a youthful offender with “excellent” rehabilitation prospects. She noted Iswahyudi’s strong work ethic, no prior convictions, supportive family, early guilty plea, commitment to “self improvement” and “genuine reform” as well as his vulnerability in jail. Iswahyudi resigned as a McDonald’s manager after he was charged. Now working as a venue manager and at a golf club, the keen basketballer was in an “age appropriate” relationship, Judge Cannon said. He was assessed as a low to moderate risk of reoffending. Iswahyudi was jailed for up to three years, including a non-parole period of nine months. He will be a registered sexual offender for life.
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A former McDonald’s restaurant manager has been jailed over sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl. Alexander Iswahyudi, 23, of Cranbourne, pleaded guilty at the County Court of Victoria to four counts of sexually penetrating a child under 16 over about a month in late 2021. In sentencing on 11 November, Judge Gabriele Cannon said Iswahyudi made full admissions that he was well aware of the girl’s age and that he was committing a crime. Their age gap was substantial, despite Iswahyudi’s “immaturity” for his age, the court heard. “It was illegal and you well knew it,” Judge Cannons said. “You were the adult and responsible
for showing restraint.” In a victim impact statement, the girl told the court she felt “used, dirty, gross and disrespected”. She said she felt trapped in a claustrophobic situation in which Iswahyudi threatened to kill himself if she told anyone or police. His offending was aggravated by having unprotected sex, exposing her to the risk of pregnancy and disease, the court heard. Judge Cannon noted the teen felt “disgusted and ashamed” for being sucked into Iswahyudi’s “lies”. “You have nothing to be ashamed about,” the judge told her during sentencing. Judge Cannon told Iswahyudi his “serious” and “opportunistic” offending had “real
A Pearcedale woman has died in hospital following a collision which occurred in Pearcedale on Thursday 10 November. Investigators have been told a car was waiting to turn right from North Road into Middle Road about 4.25pm on Thursday. It is alleged a car travelling along North Road ran into the back of the turning car and forced it onto the wrong side of the road where it was hit by oncoming traffic, police said. The driver of the turning car, a 45-year-old woman from Pearcedale, was taken to hospital in a critical condition where she unfortunately died. Police continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with dashcam footage or information about the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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We will remember them By Marcus Uhe Hundreds paused at the Cenotaph at Greg Clydesdale Square in Cranbourne at 11am on Friday 11 November to mark Remembrance Day. Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards and Holt MP Cassandra Fernando were esteemed guests in a ceremony conducted by members of the Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL branch, Stuart Couch and Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL Subbranch senior vice-president Bill Shepard. A minute’s silence was observed and the traditional Last Post rung out through the shopping strip on High Street. The crowd listened intently as Mr Shepard reflected on what the day meant to him, recognising the contributions of all servicemen and women who have served for our country in wars and major conflicts. “Remembrance reminds us that our nation has been through even more challenging times, whether at war or during peace,” Mr Shepard said. “Support operations, Australia’s veterans and fallen heroes alike, can take comfort in our remembrance. There can be no dedication to Australia’s future without knowledge of the past.” He said those who served in the First and Second World Wars created a lasting legacy for those who followed in their footsteps, who served with “great distinction” and “fine tradition”. “The strong and spirited character of our nation rests firmly in the inheritance from each and every one of more than 102,000 Australians lost serving their country. “It is our privilege and our duty to ensure that the great sacrifice continues to be remembered and honoured. “This is a lasting debt we owe to all those who served our country, but particularly to
Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL Sub-branch senior vice-president Bill Shepard addresses the crowd. 307971
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The Cenotaph at the conclusion of the ceremony with a number of wreaths laid. 307971 Pictures: MARCUS UHE those who paid the ultimate price during their service. “The men and women for who we will remain forever grateful.”
Following Mr Shepard’s address, representatives from school groups and community organisations were presented with the opportunity to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph.
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STATE ELECTION Candidates for the State seat of Bass, who responded to questions before deadline.
Who’s who on Bass card Aaron Brown Liberal Where do you live and how long have you lived there? My wife Sari and I are raising our two children on a farm north of Inverloch. I am a fourth generation local and have lived in the area most of my life. I completed most of my primary school education in Wonthaggi and part of my secondary school education at Newhaven College on Phillip Island. I run my own Angus cattle farming business and have done so for many years. Why did you choose to run for the seat of Bass? I was a local councillor and Deputy Mayor. This experience only built my passion for our local community. I enjoy talking and listening to people, and I want to make a difference. Having children also made me think more about what kind of community I wanted them to grow up in, and what I wanted to leave for future generations. I love the diversity of Bass, its mix of people, the diverse economy and our physical environment. We are so lucky to be able to enjoy our rugged coastline, rolling hills and native bushland. I love how engaged the people of Bass are, and their spirit of volunteerism. It’s volunteers who run our markets, festivals, art shows or music events in Bass. And it’s volunteers in the CFA and SES who help us in times of trouble and need. Why are you the best candidate for Bass? I have lived and worked in Bass for most of my life, so I care about its future. I understand the concerns raised by people in Bass, whether they be young people starting out on their employment journey, retirees, or any life stage in between. I will always give people the time required for me to understand their concerns and interests. I believe I am the best candidate for Bass because I represent the Liberal Party. Our Real Solutions Plan will reward families for their hard work, ensure access to health services, and provide cost of living relief. It supports small businesses, something I as a farmer appreciate. Most importantly, the Liberals will rein in Labor’s runaway debt, which is greater than that of New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania combined. We have to leave our children and grandchildren something better than crippling debt. What are the biggest three issues in your
Brett Tessari The Nationals
Where do you live and how long have you lived there? I live in Wonthaggi and have for 53 years. Why did you choose to run for the seat of Bass? I am very passionate about standing up for my community and fighting for them. I have always been the type of guy that has put his hand up, for committee’s, boards, council (three terms as mayor), running for state seemed to be a natural progression and where I think I can have the most impact for the community. Why are you the best candidate for Bass? For a lot of the reasons I mentioned earlier, stepping up is what I have always done, since my 20s, I haven’t just popped up for this campaign, I have been a fighter for everything I have achieved, and if I am privileged enough to get the support of the community, then I will go into bat for their needs even if that means not always toeing the party line. 12 STAR NEWS
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electorate and how will you tackle them? 1. Healthcare: Many locals have to travel to hospitals closer to Melbourne for relatively minor procedures and services. Our $300 million commitment to upgrade Wonthaggi Hospital and build the Phillip Island Community Hospital will help address this problem. The Liberals’ $500 million pledge to build a second campus of Casey Hospital in Cardinia will also benefit people who live in the north of our electorate. We will achieve this, and fix the healthcare crisis without raising taxes, by shelving the $35 billion Box Hill to Cheltenham rail line. 2. Roads: Many of the State Government managed roads are in deplorable condition. The Liberals will invest $10 billion in road maintenance over 10 years, and will establish the Country Roads and Bridges Program, with funding of $288 million over four years. 3. Cost of living and housing: The Liberals will slash the cost of public transport for all Victorians. School students will receive an opt-in free lunch under a 2-year trial, as well as sports vouchers to enable their participation in healthy recreational activities. We will also introduce the fuel saver app, saving people up to $800 per year. The Liberals will cut seven Labor taxes that will save Victorians $750 million over four years. Additionally, 13,300 small businesses will no longer pay payroll tax and 14,700 with payroll of $1.6 to $2 million will receive a $43,650 reduction. The Liberals will open up an extra 150,000 lots of land across Victoria, with 50,000 being in regional Victoria. Stamp duty will be eliminated for the first year, for first home buyers purchasing homes less than $1 million. Following recent flooding, what will you do to lessen the effects of heavy rain in the area? In the land that encompasses areas such as Kooweerup, Lang Lang, Caldermeade and Yannathan, it is essential that any publicly owned drains are properly cleaned and maintained to ensure adequate run off during times of flooding. A review of road construction standards and greater oversight under a Liberal Government will ensure that roads are built to an appropriate standard and are able to withstand the rainfall volumes expected in this area.
What are the biggest three issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them? The condition of the roads, disgusting, the cost of living is getting out of control and health services or the lack of, and that is in no means a go the health workers it is the system. An extension of the health is services altogether, Ambulance is under resourced, the police are under resourced, CFA under resourced, Regional Roads Victoria are under resourced, Parks Victoria are under resourced, DELWP are under resourced, it just goes on and on. How will you advocate for safer and better quality roads, particularly Baxter-Tooradin Road and the South Gippsland Highway? One of the commitments made by the Nat’s is $10 Billion over 10 years to go towards fixing the condition of the roads but also upgrading the building of new roads. We have also committed to bringing back the country roads and bridges fund which will help with local roads. The Tooradin-Baxter Road is a disgrace, only been opened a short time cost $6.9 million and is crumbling and falling apart, the Clyde Five ways Road is just as bad, the South Gippsland Highway which I have been driving up and down for months no is dangerous, the fact you have to slow to 60 in sections cause the holes are to deep is ridiculous.
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Elly Mousellis Animal Justice Party Where do you live and how long have you lived there? I am local to Wonthaggi and I’ve lived here officially for t h r e e years, prior to that I was living in Venus Bay and prior to that I was often visiting my partner and friends during my university holidays and studying from a distance as he has grown up local to the Bass/South Gippsland area and so has my core group of friends of 10 years. Why are you the best candidate for Bass? I am a great option for locals who want to see a lot more focus on environmental, animal, and people based issues. The Animal Justice party has strong values that each of its candidates, including myself, hold closely and abide by. They are: Kindness, Equality, Rationality, and Non-Violence. And I believe that if we all made decisions through this lens, we could make a tremendous difference in the world. I look through these lenses when it comes to local issues such as the destruction of the Westernport Woodlands of which is destroying native species that are specific to Bass, and the skyrocketing rate of domestic violence. I work in Wonthaggi as the assistant manager of a local pet supplies store. I speak to locals day in and day out about the struggles they face with their animals, about the financial struggles of local families as they balance putting food on the table whilst also giving adequate care to their beloved pets. I spend a mass amount of time making resources in store for people to help them get by with their animals. I am an empathetic candidate who wants to hear from locals about the issues they face. I want to explore them and find active solutions that follow our strong values to make sure everyone is given a fair go and is considered. A solution
where no one is left behind. What are the three biggest issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them? The three biggest issues I see is the destruction of habitat and reserves for sand mining in the Westernport Woodlands, The inadequacy of local public transport and other alternatives to driving as well as the high rates of domestic violence in our community. We need to stop destroying habitat and in turn destroying our native species local to the Bass region. We need to recognise that we live in a highly fragmented area where access to basic amenities can be difficult for young people and people with disability or no access to a vehicle and reinvest in public transport to help reconnect the region. And we provide more safe and companion animal friendly crisis accommodation in our area, and create safe spaces for people who are experiencing these crises. Following recent flooding, what will you do to lessen the effects of heavy rain in the area? We need to be more sensible with housing developments going forward and keep the natural environment in mind when we choose where to build our roads and houses. For those that are already built, we need to figure out engineering solutions to ensure flooding doesn’t occur again. We would love to see more space for nature reserves, and parts within housing estates and less of a concrete jungle where the natural environment can work how it’s always meant to work, and keep us from harm’s way as we find ourselves facing more severe weather patterns. How will you advocate for safer and better quality roads, particularly Baxter-Tooradin Road and the South Gippsland Highway? Our local roads are put under immense pressure from trucks and holiday-makers. The Animal Justice Party policy calls for improving public transport, and cycling and walking infrastructure to get cars off the road that don’t need to be there. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
STATE ELECTION Mark O’Neill (Democratic Labour Party) Marcus Munday (Freedom Party of Victoria) Martin Verhagen (Family First Victoria) Meg Edwards (Independent) Did not respond before deadline.
Jeni Jobe Independent
Where do you live and how long have you lived there? Hello readers, I was born on Phillip Island and my family ran a hospitality business called The Continental. Currently, I live in San Remo with my two youngest kids, my husband and our two rescue dogs Tony and Frankie. Why did you choose to run for the seat of Bass? There is a lot happening in the seat of Bass that is not being addressed by our current government. The issue that pushed me to stand was the decision by the Planning Minister to allow the expansion of sand mining to extend into the reserve in Grantville. The amount of 40T trucks on our roads is degrading them faster than VicRoads can fix them. They are not engineered to carry that type of load. With approximately 1200 per day coming up from Grantville to Lang Lang and in from the South Gippsland Hwy, our roads are crumbling and they are only going to get worse. Why are you the best candidate for Bass? For the last 10 years I have been volunteering with local groups and organisations from within my community. It is why I consider myself a Community Independent. I want to see more support for our community level infrastructure and community groups. These organisations don’t have the human resources to navigate the grant application process. If I am elected to the cross bench I will take with me a set of values that respects the needs of our towns and villages. I will be able to use those values to hold the government to their election promises, of which there have been many. What are the biggest three issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them? Of utmost concern to me is the effects of sand mining freight on our roads, as well as the environmental impacts and destruction of one of the last remnant forests in our electorate. If unabated mining continues, it is only a matter of time before the Westernport Bay is degraded beyond redemption. The benefits of tourism to local economies is significantly greater than that of sand-mining. I want to see an immediate moratorium on sandmining in the area and an evaluation of the costs to the taxpayer to constantly repair our roads. Access to affordable housing and
Callum Bugbird Greens
Where do you live and how long have you lived there? I live in Cape Paterson, which is right down at the bottom of the Bass electorate. I have lived in Cape Paterson for my entire 20 years of life, and I don’t intend on changing that anytime soon! Why did you choose to run for the seat of Bass? I chose to run for the seat of Bass because I have witnessed several levels of inaction from our government. I refuse to sit around while the government destroys my generacranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
the cost of living crisis is effecting us all. The lack of social and emergency housing is not being addressed with the urgency it demands. Our small businesses are unable to find staff that can afford to live here. I am part of a group called Housing Matters Bass Coast and recently became aware of a new term, the ‘working homeless’. People with good jobs and good wages cannot afford the cost of housing, many being forced to live in cars or in tents. We have enough housing in short-term rentals that could be opened up to long-term leases, adding more housing stock to the rental market. Housing should return to being a basic human right instead of an investment opportunity. Social infrastructure is not being maintained. Warneet for example had their North Jetty closed in June 2020 during peak-COVID and more recently the South Jetty was closed in late September 2022. Their maintenance was and still is the responsibility of Parks Victoria, however they have been left to rot. Jetties should be the responsibility of Better Boating Victoria, the body that collects fees and registrations for boating. It is a much better fit than the underfunded Parks Victoria. Following recent flooding, what will you do to lessen the effects of heavy rain in the area? Recent flooding has shown that the current, outdated drainage system is not coping with sudden heavy downfalls throughout the region. The most recent major engineering work in Koo Wee Rup area was in 1962 despite significant advances in technology in the last six decades. Ineffective drainage systems need to be replaced with properly engineered, up-to-date solutions. How will you advocate for safer and better quality roads, particularly BaxterTooradin Road and the South Gippsland Highway? This goes back to point 2. Our roads are not engineered to carry the weight of the constant pounding of 40 tonne trucks filled with sand. The patch-up-jobs will never work, and I can’t see taxpayers being at all happy with footing the bill for upgrading the roads to freeway quality so that private businesses can increase their profits. It would make a lot more sense to reinstate the railway line that was pushed back to Cranbourne by the Liberal party in 2005 by then Transport Minister, Alan Brown. It would redirect heavy freight off our roads and back onto rail, where it belongs.
tion’s chances to live a prosperous future. Why are you the best candidate for Bass? I believe I can represent Bass well as young person who doesn’t let anything go lightly. I am absolutely committed to deliver on my election priorities and will actually listen to what my community has to say, not dodgy corporate donors. What are the biggest three issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them? The three biggest issues in our electorate unequivocally are; 1. The housing crisis. The Greens have a plan to build 200,000 affordable homes. Including 100,000 public homes across Victoria. 2. Cost of living. The Greens cap electricity prices and make the fossil fuel corporations pay for it with a windfall profits tax. We need genuinely free education, and
Jordan Crugnale Labor
Where do you live and how long have you lived there? The Bass community is diverse, welcoming and one with amazing people who look out for each other. I love that we are generous and have such a strong community spirit. It is a privilege for me to live here in an area with such beautiful seascapes and landscapes and live on Bunurong Country. Why did you choose to run for the seat of Bass? I’m running again because I want Bass to be more inclusive, resilient, healthier, fairer and more sustainable. There is always more to do, and over the last four years we have built momentum together as a community, we have achieved so much and I would love to have the opportunity to lead for another four years. Why are you the best candidate for Bass? Over the past four years I have had the privilege of working with and for the people of Bass to do what matters for our community. Labor has proven we’re doing the things that really matter to people, but there’s more work to do. If re-elected in November, I will continue delivering for Bass including continuing huge investments in our healthcare, schools, mental health services, affordable housing, cheaper energy and lower cost of living for local families - with great pathways to secure jobs. What are the biggest three issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them? 1. We know the cost of living is making it harder for families to make ends meet - and only Labor has a real plan with to help. We’re delivering the $250 Power Saving Bonus to make sure people are getting the best deal on their energy bills, and if we’re re-elected, we’ll bring back the SEC, putting energy back in Victorians’ hands to drive bills down. We’re delivering Free Kinder for all three- and four-year-olds from 2023, saving families up to $2500 per year, per child - and more than free TAFE courses to make sure every Victorian has the opportunity to get the skills they need for the job they want. 2. A re-elected Labor Government will make sure the Bass locals get the healthcare they need and where they need it. Only Labor is investing in our dedicated healthcare workforce through free nursing and midwifery degrees and a signon bonus for new nurses and midwives. Only Labor is investing in our health care by upgrading and expanding more hospitals to meet the growing demands of our community. We are delivering upgrades to Casey Hospital community and building a new emergency department. We have already started construction on our community hospitals for Cranbourne, and Phillip Island with Pakenham on the way. A re-elected Labor Government will deliver Stage 2 of the expansion of Wonthaggi Hospital.
cheaper public transport. 3. Saving our native forests. Western Port Woodlands, which is located near Grantville on the Bass Highway, is one of the last remanent woodlands we have in Bass. The Labor Government is going to continue the destruction and fragmentation of this beautiful area by expanding the sand mining quarry that is already within it. My party and myself propose a moratorium in the area as well as an environmental significance overlay to save the woodlands! The Greens are the only party who are actually committed to this. Following recent flooding, what will you do to lessen the effects of heavy rain in the area? Changing weather patterns are just one effect of human induced climate change. The
3. I’m proud that one of Labor Government’s core values is about giving every kid the best start in life with worldclass education, close to home - that’s exactly what we have been doing since 2014 and what we will keep on doing if we are re-elected. In eight years, we’ve invested more than $12.8 billion to improve classrooms, upgrade facilities and build new schools in every corner of our state by investing in kinders, schools and TAFE. We’re upgrading Clyde Primary School, Koo Wee Rup Primary School, Lang Lang Primary School and have almost delivered building the specialist school within Clyde Creek Primary. If re-elected we’ll build four more local schools - primary schools at Clyde Creek North Ballarto and Thompsons West, a new Secondary at Clyde Nth Creek and Alexander Boulevard Primary. Following recent flooding, what will you do to lessen the effects of heavy rain in the area? The Labor Government is helping affected communities begin their recovery with extra funding for families, roads and clean-up efforts, and will take action to mitigate the effects of expected further rain as La Nina continues. Our $351 million package includes an emergency road repair blitz, provision of practical support and assistance for local flood-impacted communities, and a Victorian Flood Recovery Management Plan which delivers an immediate state-coordinated clean up, allowing crews to move quickly into the worst-affected areas. How will you advocate for safer and better quality roads, particularly BaxterTooradin Road and the South Gippsland Highway? If re-elected, I am determined to continue delivering the roads our community needs to get us home sooner and safer - something I have been fighting for since I was first elected. We’re getting on with crucial road upgrades including upgrading the Clyde Five Ways intersection on the South Gippsland Highway, duplicating the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road, sealing Ryan Road and delivering safety improvements to the Bass Highway at Kilcunda. As part of the Labor Government’s 2022/23 annual road maintenance blitz, we are also investing $945 million into repairing, resurfacing and rebuilding roads including in Bass. Last year crews rebuilt and repaired more than 1,500 kilometres of roads across Victoria, replaced more than 30,000 signs, inspected thousands bridges and mowed more than 30,000 kilometres of roadside grass. On a weekly basis, crews inspect roads for defects and hazards. If any defects or hazards are discovered, they are documented and scheduled as part of the Department of Transport Road Management Plan - so we are doing a lot to ensure Bass has the best roads. However, I’m always happy to have conversations with our Bass locals to ensure we are doing the best job. Additionally, we’re now planning for further works through our South-Eastern Roads Development Package, including on the South Gippsland Highway/Clyde Five Ways Road corridor.
Greens climate plan includes; legislating to make fossil fuel companies pay to clean up their mess, and reinvesting those funds in our infrastructure - from flood proofing stormwater drains, to improving the capacity of our transport systems to handle heat waves. Keep people safe as we battle global heating and work to return the world to a safe climate, by increasing vital funding for emergency services like firefighters, better funding the BoM, and CSIRO to help create adaptation and mitigation plans. How will you advocate for safer and better quality roads, particularly Baxter-Tooradin Road and the South Gippsland Highway? I support all road infrastructure funding and The Greens have a plan to take stress off our roads by investing more in public transport.
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Brad Battin is the current Gembrook MP and Liberal candidate for Berwick Picture: SUPPLIED
Kerry Haupt is the Freedom Party Australia candidate for Berwick
Hayley Perry is the Australian Greens candidate for Berwick Picture: SUPPLIED
Race for new Berwick seat BERWICK Suburbs include Berwick, Beaconsfield, Clyde North and parts of Harkaway, Guys Hill, Beaconsfield Upper and Officer. The seat of Berwick was reinstated this year, after it was removed as an electorate in 2002. 1. Where do you live and how long have you lived there? 2. Why did you choose to run for the seat? 3. Why are you the best candidate for Berwick? 4. Biggest three issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them? 5. How would you tackle the shortage of affordable homes in Berwick? 6. Casey hospital is still struggling to keep up with patient demand. What would you do to alleviate the pressure on Casey Hospital? Brad Battin (Liberal) Age: 46 Occupation: Local MP 1. Berwick (Same house since 2013, same estate since 2001, and I have lived in Casey for 46 years (Rented for 6 months in Cardinia in 2013). 2. After the seat of Gembrook was abolished, I opted to run in Berwick. I committed to the community to only ever run where I live, and I live in Berwick. 3. The Berwick Seat has many communities, and over the years I have proudly learned the many cultures, events and celebrations that make our community great. As we continue to grow I will remain an active part of delivering sports, facilities and infrastructure that promotes a cohesive community. I know and understand the area and community well. I understand the pressures we all feel, when you are stuck in traffic on Clyde Rd, I am stuck in traffic on Clyde Rd, when businesses were closed in lockdown in the area, it was my friends who lost work in the local area. I have raised my children locally and we continue to live in an area I love. It is so important to have these connections so as an MP you stay grounded and never forget who put you here. I have a track record of putting the community first in parliament, and will continue to do this. Berwick is my home, for too long Labor MP’s who say they represent the area live either in the city or many kilometres away on the beach. This community should not be taken for granted, and I guarantee that as my key commitment. 4. Cost of Living - A Liberal Government will remove 7 taxes in Victoria after Labor added or increased 43 to cover their $169.5 billion debt since coming into government in 2014. The Liberal Party will reduce public transport fares to $2 all day, every day. We will remove Stamp Duty up to $55,000 for first home buyers and we will have a financial plan to get Victoria back on track that is sensible and targets less taxes on people, not more. Transport - For many years Labor have promised a railway to Clyde, for each year they have failed to deliver. I am proud to be part of a team that is committed to the community needs, and we will deliver a railway line to Clyde, with a station at Cranbourne East. It is 14 STAR NEWS
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long overdue and we need to start work now. It is not only public transport but roads we will invest in, potholes are everywhere, and a Liberal Government will invest $10 billion into road maintenance over 10 years to improve roads across the state. This is on top of our $175 million investment to upgrade BerwickCranbourne Road. Mobile Phone Reception - This is far bigger in the south of the electorate, but expands across the area. The major issue is planning rules that cause major delays for major telcos in the area. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone want new towers, but with the planning delays can take years to deliver. A Liberal government will change the legislation and ensure towers are planned earlier for growth areas. 5. The Liberal Party is committed to tackling housing affordability in two direct ways. We firmly believe and support home ownership should be an achievable goal. I was disappointed when Daniel Andrews said young people today are not focused on owning a home, they would prefer to rent. The local young people I meet have ambitions to own a home. Only a Liberal Government will fast track 150,000 blocks of land in Victoria to put downward pressure on the housing market, this is a sensible approach. We will also remove stamp duty for first home buyers up to $55,000 to assist them get ahead. More details on my website. 6. In 2018 the Andrews Labor Government promised 10 new Community Hospitals to be open and assisting the community by 2022. Not one was delivered. A Liberal Government will deliver a real hospital, a second campus of Casey Hospital in Cardinia with 150 beds, a maternity department and urgent care. This election to ease the pressure on Casey, you can only vote Liberal to build a real hospital for Pakenham, not just another GP clinic. Kerry Haupt (Freedom Party Australia) Age: 49 Occupation: I am a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, and a Maternal and Child Health Nurse (non-practicing). I worked at the Beaconsfield and Upper Beaconsfield Health Centre until November 2021. I’m currently employed as a nesting and purchasing co-ordinator. 1. I live in Pakenham and have done so for more than 10 years. 2. As a former health care professional of 30 years and the last six years employed as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse working within the electorate, I have been prompted to stand up for the children, their families and the community. I have witnessed politicisation of the pandemic, including inconsistencies in the mandates. The variation between states appear to be influenced by political parties rather than actual health advice. 3. As a candidate with comprehensive health care experience, I can evaluate the failures and harm caused to the public. I am a passionate advocate for informed consent and respecting an individual’s right to free choice. I believe in treating others fairly and equally, with respect and dignity. Inequality and discrimination are unreservedly intolerable and must be excluded from a democratic society. 4. Cost of living - escalating interest rates and rent, and substantial increases in the cost of
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utilities and everyday essentials. Our solution: assist in reducing the cost of living by improving the affordability of fuel, energy, food and housing. Implementation of a 5 per cent reduction target on all government spending. End the Andrews’ Labor Government moratorium in order to access Victoria’s known current gas reserves. We need investment in and advancement of the Victorian energy sector, together with lower cost, clean and reliable energy sources. Health care crisis – extended wait times for emergency services and in the hospital, and demoralised, over-worked health care staff. Our solution: End the COVID-19 vaccination mandates and reinstate the thousands of healthcare workers who were dismissed due to non-compliance with the mandates. Remove the threat of health professionals being de-registered by AHPRA for discussing new evidence released about COVID-19 and the vaccinations. Open debate and continually improving practices are the foundation of medicine. Potholes! But seriously, let’s fix the roads. 5. Inflation has been caused by the excessive Andrews’ Labor government spending. Victoria is forecast to have more debt than Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania combined. We will put a stop to this irresponsible government spending to reduce Victoria’s increasing debt. We will also reform the bureaucratic red tape that’s adding thousands of dollars to a new home build. 6. We must recognise that the vaccines have been ineffective in stopping the spread of COVID-19, as demonstrated by case numbers, and to reinstate all healthcare staff that were sacked due to the vaccination mandate. Bring an end to healthcare employee COVID-19 testing. Fully vaccinated staff are sent home after producing positive COVID-19 tests. Increased sick leave results in wards being left short staffed and patient admissions delayed. Implement a shadow health ministry that is entirely focused on promoting real health to Victorians, utilising proven methods such as exercise, lifestyle and nutrition. Hayley Perry (Australian Greens) Age: 40 Occupation: I own and run an advertising agency based here in the South East, I also work part time as a Project Coordinator. 1. I currently live in Narre Warren North with my husband and two children. I grew up and went to High School in Berwick and am a carer for my Mum who still lives in Berwick. I have lived in the area for the vast majority of my life. 2. The two old parties are failing us. We are facing a cost of living crisis, healthcare crisis, housing affordability crisis and a climate crisis to mention a few. With so many concurrent crises facing Berwick District it is clear that things need to change. The Greens offer a viable alternative to the parties that are no longer serving our best interests. 3. Because I am genuine and would advocate for the community with integrity and accountability. I live in the area, face similar struggles to those I am advocating for and the only vested interest that I have is for the citizens in the area and for the next generation. I want my children to be able to afford
to purchase a home in the area they grew up in, to have a good education and to not have to face the devastating impacts of the climate crisis. 4. Cost of living- people are struggling to keep their head above water with the cost of everything going up while wages have flatlined. The Greens will implement policies to bring down the cost of energy, education and transport. We will be able to do this by making big corporations pay their fair share of tax. Housing affordability- people are struggling to find a rental they can afford let alone even dream of purchasing their own home. The Greens will push to end the special treatment for big property developers and make them pay their fair share for more affordable homes. The Climate Crisis- this is all encompassing, if we don’t take meaningful action not only will we see more frequent and more extreme weather events such as the recent ongoing floods. We will also see the cost of living continue to rise- $15 iceberg lettuce anyone? The Greens climate action plan includes replacing coal and gas with 100% renewable energy by 2030, while protecting workers and creating new jobs, ending native forest logging and financial support for households to go gas-free. 5. The housing market is broken. To fix it we need to stop the special treatment given to big property developers, handing them huge profits instead of making sure everyone has an affordable home. The Greens plan is for a big build of 100,000 homes over the next decade, we’ll also ensure property developers allocate affordable homes to first home owners. The Greens would also see rent increases controlled in line with wage growth, stronger protections from evictions, and longer term leases so renters can make their rentals their homes. I have recently experienced first hand the 6. pressures that Casey hospital is under. I called an ambulance for my Mum last week, we waited an hour and a half for it to arrive. The paramedics advised that they had been ramping with the previous patient for three hours. We then sat in Emergency for almost 6 hours waiting to receive treatment. Casey Hospital is clearly struggling. The Greens have committed to a series of pragmatic solutions: Valuing our health staff and fighting burnout by increasing their wages and getting rid of the Labor government’s public sector wage cap. Employing more GP’s and nurses so that people can get the care they need to help stay out of hospital. Funding 500 more psychologists and psychiatrists in schools and public clinics, so more people with mental health issues can get the support they need before they end up in emergency. Investing more in aged care, disability and rehab beds outside hospitals- freeing up beds for patients arriving in ambulances. No response: Malik Zaveer (ALP), Katheirne Dolheguy (Animal Justice Party), Joel van der Horst (Family First Victoria). cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Pitch to Cranbourne voters CRANBOURNE Suburbs include Cranbourne, Cranbourne West, Botanic Ridge, Junction Village, Cranbourne East, and parts of Devon Meadows, Clyde and Clyde North. Held by Pauline Richards (ALP) at 59.3 per cent on a two-party preferred basis. 1. Where do you live and how long have you lived there? 2. Why did you choose to run for the seat of Cranbourne? 3. Why are you the best candidate for Cranbourne? 4. What are the three biggest issues in your electorate and how will you fix them? 5. What are your plans to improve infrastructure and services in the region to accommodate the expanding population growth? 6. 2016 Census data shows that rental stress was highest in Cranbourne out of all suburbs in the City of Casey. How will you ease the pressure on people renting? Pauline Richards (ALP) Age: 53 Occupation: State Member for Cranbourne District 1. I live in Cranbourne South with my family. I’ve lived in the electorate since 2017. 2. * Only Labor will continue to invest in infrastructure for a growing community such as schools, hospitals and transport. A re-elected Labor Government will keep upgrading local schools, removing level crossings, and investing in local health services. I’ll work every day to make sure Cranbourne families are well-serviced by high-quality infrastructure, can access nation-leading hospital services and are able to send their children to first class schools. 3. We know families are working hard to make ends meet and the cost of living is a major issue for local families. That is why Labor is providing Free Kinder for 3 and 4-year-olds from next year, which will save families up to $2,500 per year, per child. We’re delivering the Power Saving Bonus, giving every household $250 and making sure they’re getting the best deal on their energy bills - with 7 out of 10 households find a cheaper offer by using Victorian Energy Compare, with average savings of $330 in the first year alone. And we’re bringing back the SEC to drive down power bills by creating clean, government-owned energy made by Victorians, for Victorians. Continuing our massive investments in health are also critical for the local community. Labor’s Hospital Plan for the South-East will deliver an upgraded Casey Hospital, Monash Medical Centre and Dandenong Hospital – making sure locals get quality care closer to home. A re-elected Labor Government will deliver a massive redevelopment of Monash Medical Centre – worth up to $560 million. 4. Cranbourne’s population growth is remarkable – only Labor will invest in the infrastructure and services that locals need now and into the future. Major construction is well underway on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade, with 8km of duplicated track between Cranbourne and Dandenong and a new Merinda Park Station open to customers. 5. Having a safe place to live that feels like home is important - and only Labor has a plan to support Victorians into local housing. We’re delivering the historic $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, which together with complimentary investments will see 16,000 social and affordable homes provided for Victorians by 2026, as well as supporting around 10,000 jobs, per year over the next four years. We are delivering the Victorian Homebuyer Fund –with $1.1 billion to triple the size of available support and help thousands more Victorians realise their dream of owning a home. So far, the Fund has helped more than 2,000 Victorians buy a home - with another 1,000 applicants approved to start househunting knowing they have a secure funding partner. We also introduced more than 130 reforms to make renting fairer and safer for all Victorians. * Did not answer original no. 2 question. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Incumbent Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards, for the Labor Party. 308299 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Gwynne Brennan (Animal Justice Party) Age: 55 Occupation: Stakeholder Engagement Lead in government 1. I have lived in Cranbourne North for 12 years. 2. I’m a Cranbourne local and I feel strongly about social justice issues and advocating for those who need a voice. 3. I am a local, living and raising my family in Cranbourne. I am a user of services in the area and feel attuned to the problems and opportunities specific to this area. I have spent most of my career ensuring that communities are engaged in the decisions that impact them. Under this government this type of involvement of the community doesn’t occur as much as it should. 4. Cost of living. Cost of living is a major issue for the people of Cranbourne with a huge number of people experiencing mortgage stress due to increased interest rates and the rapid rise in costs of energy and groceries. My parties core values of of kindness, equality, rationality and non-violence are close to my heart, These values will guide how I will influence policy development to provide cost of living relief to all people in Cranbourne and across Victoria. Adding to cost of living pressure is the high level of pet ownership in Cranbourne this leads to a situation where the welfare of pets is at risk. The veterinary industry is in crisis, with access to affordable vet care becoming increasingly difficult. Professionals are leaving the industry and animals are going without care. I’m committed to introducing Veticare, a world-first public healthcare system for animals, to make it easier for them to get the care they deserve. Veticare introduces public veterinary clinics across Victoria, as well as providing an opportunity for rebates or bulk-billed appointments at private clinics. When I am elected I will advocate for a public veterinary clinic to be established in Cranbourne. Veticare provides free de-sexing of pet cats and dogs for low-income households. This will greatly improve the pressure on shelters and pounds over the next decade to deal with overbreeding. Veticare offers more opportunities for Victoria’s vet nurses. Following the ‘nurse practitioner’ model in human health Veticare upskills vet nurses so they can perform tasks like surgery preparation, routine check-ups and dental procedures. This provides our vet nurses with more job satisfaction and allows more time for veterinarians to focus on complex elements of animal care. Our motion calling for the establishment of Veticare has already passed the Victorian Parliament at the end of 2022. Now we have important work to do with the government to develop and implement this world-first system. Family/Domestic violence Domestic violence is a significant issue in
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Cranbourne. It is the most common factor contributing to homelessness among women and their children, and plays a major role in the nation’s homicides. The Animal Justice Party believes that national and state policies addressing domestic and family violence should be well resourced and evidence based. This should include addressing intersections between family and domestic violence and animal justice issues. When I am elected I will: Increase the coverage of domestic and family violence refuges, especially those that also shelter dependent children and animals, and provide secure funding. Strengthen legislation relating to animal cruelty and ensure consistent and adequate sentencing and rehabilitation for perpetrators of violence (see our Animal Law policy). Facilitate information sharing, collaboration and cross-training between police, other government departments, and veterinarians Create a single state register for convicted perpetrators of domestic and family violence and animal cruelty to forewarn potential victims and convey societal values of nonviolence. Reform the family law system to consider the animal’s wellbeing during divorce proceedings and make it easier for victims to amend animal registration and microchipping details without alerting the perpetrator as to their whereabouts. Introduce compulsory reporting mechanisms for veterinarians who reasonably suspect animal abuse or domestic and family violence to be occurring. Include age-appropriate lessons for school children to identify and respond to animal abuse and domestic and family violence situations. Public transport - Road congestion is a significant problem in Cranbourne and it is increasingly difficult to move around within the district with long waits in traffic and roads in disrepair. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises that Victoria needs a shift away from road transport and toward other more environmentally-friendly modes, including all forms of rail and mass transit, together with walking and cycling. This shift needs to be concurrent with changes in urban and inter-city planning and development, with the wellbeing of animals and people factored into the design. When I am elected I will advocate for the extension of the Cranbourne line to Clyde to take more cars off the road. More broadly I will: Advocate for a rapid transition from the internal combustion engine towards hydrogen, electric vehicles and other clean technology with better emissions standards (possibly including offsets) in the interim. Ensure that public transport is affordable, reliable, accessible and safe for all people and companion animals. Prioritise walkability, active transport and
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public transport in town planning while minimising travel time. Support the technologies and practices that will allow for remote work where appropriate. Reduce animal deaths and injuries on roads by modifying vehicles and existing roads, including wildlife infrastructure. Cease the expansion and widening of road networks that destroy ecosystems and encourage urban sprawl and car-dependent communities. 5. Industries that profit from harming animals while promoting gambling receive massive subsidies from the Victorian Government and it is the Victorian tax-payer footing the bill. Despite already being one of the wealthiest industries, Victoria’s horse racing industry receives millions of dollars in extra subsidies from the Victorian Government each year. With communities like Cranbourne that are truly deserving of investment, it is time for the Victorian Government to stop needlessly supporting a self-sufficient lucrative industry that relies on animal and human exploitation. We will end government subsidies to cruel industries like horse racing, freeing up hundreds of millions of dollars. Over 10 years, this would equate to almost a billion Victorian taxpayer dollars which could be used where it is needed most. We will divert this money to priority areas such as state infrastructure, transport and tackling the housing crisis. Because our taxes should go to things that benefit everyone – not a profit-driven industry built on exploitation. 6. I personally recognise that housing is a critical issue, and I firmly believe that everyone has the right to adequate, safe, secure and affordable housing. This does indeed provide the bedrock for a life of dignity and wellbeing. I also understand that homelessness and poor housing access impacts vulnerable groups significantly more than others - such as the unemployed, First Nations People, youth, seniors, migrants, those with disabilities or mental health issues and victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. These issues are compounded when people have pets and/ or insecure housing. Further, insecure housing affects both people and pets. It is a major cause of animal surrenders, and vulnerable groups living with animals are at a greater risk of housing instability. Myself and the AJP support a proactive national housing strategy, sustained investment in affordable housing, and tax reform to address the wider issues relating to housing accessibility and affordability. As a candidate, I wholeheartedly support improvements to public housing in order to ensure Cranbourne residents have access to a safe and secure place to call home. I also support any further inquiries or trials that aim to look at the underlying economics and effectiveness of interventions that prevent homelessness and housing insecurity. Continued Page 16
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Timothy Dragan is the Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North. Pictures: SUPPLIED
Stephen Matulec is the Liberal Democrats candidate for Narre Warren North.
Stephen Capon is an independent candidate for Narre Warren North.
Ravi Ragupathy (Independent) for Cranbourne. 308492
Know your candidates Ravi Ragupathy (Independent) Age: 56 Occupation: Australian Made - International Marketing, Promoting Australian Fresh Produce and Manufacturing. 1. Lynbrook, four years living and doing businesses at home. Frequent Overseas trip around Asian Countries, during lockdowns No trips. 2. I actually nominated for Upper House - South Eastern Metropolitan, surprise to see that, against me 53 Candidates and 13 Political Parties keep each four candidates. Unbelievable being I am an Independent Candidate, I don’t want to waste my time to fight with 53 other candidates. Better withdraw my nomination, better be a local person in the Indian Community, especially South Indian community, and Tamil Speaking background. Better I support our local multicultural community voice in the parliament. This is my third time running in an election. In 2018 I ran in the Victorian State election. Then recent May 21st Federal election - City of Holt and gained 3.8 per cent vote like minor political parties. Total votes 2,673 votes. 3. I serve the small business community in and around Cranbourne District, I support all the small businesses to survive and revive in the current economic environment. All small businesses, in Particular Indian Community businesses and my Indian community knows me very well. My local community supports me and asks me to stand again to voice for the community. 4. There is Traffic Congestion, and extend the Train line to push further to make sure to build Kooweerup future extension with the future government. Also for small business subsidy for the first three years and GST refund for 100 GST refund to sustain the small business in a current environment. 5. To bring a third Airport is essential to survive small businesses in this District. Make a Tourism Hub. For this we need to have a local community consultation to improve better Infrastructure with great understanding to plan a Cranbourne City. The current Interest rate rises and keeps increasing, the pressure is mounting, we need to discuss these stress issues with the Local Government Ministers and with Local Councils along with local community consultation needed in this challenging turbulent times to reduce the recent rise to manage affordability. Also New Migrants and existing migrants facing acute shortage of housing needs. These issues need to find alternative arrangements for the new migrants, those who got a job in our Cranbourne District is notable here. NARRE WARREN NORTH: Suburbs include: Narre Warren, Narre Warren North, Hallam, Endeavour Hills, Lysterfield South, and parts of Berwick. Currently held by Luke Donnellan (ALP) at 60.4 per cent on a two-party-preferred basis. 1. Where do you live and how long have you lived there? 2. Why did you choose to run for the seat? 3. Why are you the best candidate for Narre Warren North? 4. Biggest three issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them? 5. What measures would you implement to ensure integrity and transparency in government? 16 STAR NEWS
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6. What is your view on community calls for a change to the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade design and what action would you take to support that view? Timothy Dragan (Liberal) Age: 26 Occupation: Consultant 1. As a lifelong local, I was raised in Endeavour Hills and currently reside in Berwick. 2. Being born and raised in the area, I am passionate about our community and I want to ensure that it has the best infrastructure and schools, and support our local communities and clubs. 3. Because I am a lifelong local. I shop in the area, I drive in the area, I have friends in the area and I am involved with communities within the area. This allows me to better understand the needs of our area and to better advocate and represent our area. 4. Cost of living pressures are one of the key issues raised. This is why a Liberal Government will make public transport affordable by capping metro fares at 2 dollars; keeping energy affordable by releasing our natural gas reserve; cutting stamp duty for first home buyers; and by cutting seven Labor taxes that impact transport and housing costs. Another issue raised with me are upgrades to our schools and community clubs. There are schools and clubs that either have lack of facilities or extremely expensive repairs that they cannot afford. That’s why the Liberals will help our local schools by investing more than $12 million, and our local clubs and communities by investing $9.85 million. The other issue raised is the maintenance of our local roads, which are reaching the worst conditions seen in a long time, with many having had incidents with potholes. This is why a Liberal Government will invest $10 billion across to Victoria to fix and maintain the quality of our roads. 5. As our integrity policy states, we will ensure that IBAC will receive proper funding. Furthermore, we will provide anti-corruption training to all senior public servants and implement it into the inductions, and ensure a mandatory refresher and training for the public service. 6. As a local who uses the road and has friends who live in the affected area, I support the call from the community. This is why a Liberal Government will invest $5 million to fix the Narre Warren North Road with proper consultation with the local residents. Stephen Matulec (Liberal Democrats) Age: 20 Occupation: Politics Student 1. I have lived in Narre Warren for my entire life. 2. I have been a Narre Warren local my entire life, I went to school and I work here. I want the people of Narre Warren North to have somebody who is a true local who can really connect with the community on local issues. I want to defend the liberties of the people and give them a strong voice in parliament. 3. The Liberal Democrats have been a party of principle for more than 20 years and we are the only libertarian party. My values align with the Liberal Democrats, I believe in individual freedom, low taxes and a small government. The Liberal Democrats have never voted to increase your taxes and have never voted to decrease your liberty. We are the only party who has consistently voted this way and I will continue to do so.
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4. Cost of living, energy prices and inflation - I will scrap stamp duty to make home ownership cheaper. Energy needs to be cheap, reliable and abundant. I will remove the ban on nuclear energy and scrap the Victorian Renewable Energy Target. This will ensure that competition will find the lowest price for energy. I would also scrap the GST from electricity which would further bring down the cost of power bills. Education – There has been a lot of concern from parents about politicisation in the curriculum. I believe it is important for parents to have maximum choice about where they send their kids and what education they would like their kids to receive. One size does not fit all when it comes to education, so I would like to give schools the ability to opt out of the national curriculum. Restrictions on Civil Liberties – For too long the government has been telling us what to do. Provided you are not harming anyone else, the best person to make decisions for you – is you. I would get rid of the nanny state and end all punishments for victimless crimes. This would include ending the war on drugs and scrapping all vaccine mandates. I would also put forward a constitutional bill of rights to make sure that free speech and our human rights are protected 5. Keeping the government honest and having an alternative power to block government is important in a liberal democracy. This has been the most corrupt and dishonest government I have ever seen, and they are not being held accountable. The ombudsman and IBAC are important to keep the public sector accountable. I would improve IBAC’s investigative powers and restore the power to conduct public hearings. I would like there to be independent oversight for all police misconduct complaints and to increase funding for IBAC. 6. Roads are extremely important. As a local I drive through the roadworks regularly, I can see how dangerous and frustrating it is driving through there. If the community has concerns and calls, they need to be heard and listened to by the government. The government has been ignoring concerns from the community which I think is absolutely appalling. The government in 2018 promised there would be lights at Crawley Road and they also removed right turns out of Brundrett Rd; this is going to cause too many U-turns. I think it is important for the government to keep to their promises and the community are not happy with this broken promise. I will hold the government to account and will listen to the people to make sure these promises by the government are kept. Stephen Capon (Independent) Age: 25 Occupation: Electrical engineer 1. I live in the Maramba estate in Narre Warren, and have lived there for the past 19 years. 2. I want to run for the seat to both inspire my generation to step up, take responsibility, and fix any issues around them, rather than lamenting that things aren’t working, and nothing is being done. I want to show that by stepping up myself. I also see it as important to have someone who lives in the area to represent the community, and because I see state politics as a way of helping those who are struggling and helping the community. 3. I’m a local with both the passion and energy to serve and represent you, the people, and not a political party. Only an independent can truly represent what their community thinks
without having to toe a party line. 4. Housing affordability (which ties in with costof-living), domestic/family violence, and a lack of good facilities/services in the community (including potholes in the roads). I am aiming to improve housing affordability both by increasing supply, changing zoning laws, reducing corporate and interstate/international ownership of residential homes, and increasing vacant property tax. This would feed through into reduced financial stress and more housing available for those dealing with domestic violence, helping to both reduce the cause and limit the impact by providing alternative shelter. I will be seeking to investigate what has happened to a number of the community services, why they are no longer being provided, and ensuring adequate state funding (which will also help in domestic violence). 5. Some of the actions that I would take include ensuring that any IBAC corruption hearings are held publicly; broadening Freedom of Information requests, and being easily accessible to local community members to allow for any queries from locals to be answered. 6. Noting that the initial design promised by the Labor government in 2018 was not followed through on, I would seek to change the design to closer resemble the original design from 2018 (noting that I would need to discuss the impacts on the Narre North CFA’s ability to respond to emergencies if this design was implemented). Craig Parker (Freedom Party of Victoria) Age: 56 Occupation: self-employed carpenter 1. I live in Berwick and have lived here for 20 years. 2. I chose to run in the state election to hopefully bring Freedom back to Victoria. The freedom to think, the freedom to parent, the freedom of choice without government intervention, to bring the ideas of an everyday person not the ideas of a career politician, and to bring an end to the Labor Party’s dictatorial reign. 3. I will be truthful and try and implement what is beneficial for society and do my best to fight against bad Government policy that have taken away our basic human rights, the right of free speech, freedom of movement, freedom of choice, especially in regards to no Jab no Job. The right of every parent to bring up their child the way they see best. It is never OK for the government to enforce and bring into law a way to remove parental control over their children. 4. The question of integrity and transparency is hard to address, as to get these things you have to have moral people in government, no laws or legislation made by any man can make a corrupt man or woman have a moral compass. If a person wants to pursue a path of wrong doing it’s hard to change them as we have seen with Daniel Andrews and his Labor Government. 5. As for the Narre Warren North upgrade, one change needs to be addressed very quickly and that is the U-turn to access the horse-riding area. I have had to turn there myself and it is a tight turn with a large 4x4 Ute, without a horse float attached, so I can imagine this will be a hazard for a larger car or truck negotiating this turn. I would do my best to change this and to address any other safety concerns residents have with the traffic engineer. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
STATE ELECTION Laura McLean (Australian Greens) Age: 27 Occupation: Training Support Officer at the Australian Services Union 1. I moved down to the area about two years ago during lockdown. I met my wonderful partner in February 2020. He’s lived in this electorate his entire life growing up in Endeavour Hills and attending Gleneagles Secondary. Since moving here I have fallen in love with the diverse community and access to vitally important green space such as the beautiful Lysterfield Park. 2. I’ve chosen to stand in this election because I believe it;s important for our community to have an alternative to the two major parties. The Greens positions on integrity in politics, tackling the climate crisis and improving our public transport sector to be more accessible and affordable can be of great benefit to our local community here. 3. I believe I offer the people of Narre Warren North a real alternative to the two major parties. I come from a family of strong working women, I’ve experienced first hand the struggles that us working people face daily, to feed our families, to scrape together enough rent to keep a roof over our heads, to balance work and caring responsibilities. It is because of this struggle that I became active in the Union movement and through my work I have been able to help fellow workers going through the same struggles that I’ve experienced or seen growing up. If I am elected I will continue to fight for our right to secure employment, with liveable wages and solid working conditions for all workers. We are seeing a cost of living crisis that’s impacting our local community hardest in Narre Warren North. Peoples wages should be able to keep up with increased cost of living. People deserve secure housing and fair working conditions. The Vic Greens will continue to fight for those things. 4. The housing crisis is hitting us hard down here – The Victorian Greens have a plan to tackle this. It involves: A big build of 200,000 new accessible and sustainable public and affordable homes over the next 20 years, creating 10,000 quality jobs. Making property developers allocate affordable homes to first home owners. Limiting rent increases to stop out of control rent rises. Introducing a public and affordable housing levy, so developers have to contribute their fair share to affordable housing. Along with the housing crisis our local community is really feeling the brunt of the increased cost of living. The Vic Greens plan to tackle this involves: Cheaper energy bills for households through a publicly-owned energy retailer. Genuinely free public schools with no out-ofpocket expenses for families. Higher wages for essential public sector workers by removing the wages cap for nonexecutive workers. Creating tens of thousands of jobs in renewable energy, building affordable homes, restoring nature, and in the caring professions such as mental and dental healthcare and more teachers and community services. And finally the big one of everyone’s mind, especially those families with young children is tackling the climate crisis. One of the main reasons I joined the Victorian Greens is because we have a serious and realistic policy that addresses the climate crisis while, most importantly, ensuring that no workers are disadvantaged or left behind while we transition to cheap and effective renewable energy and away from coal and gas. The community can read more on our clean energy policy here: greens.org.au/vic/platform/ climate#big-build-renewable-energy 5. This is a really good question and is actually related to one of our key policy platforms that we’re taking to this state election. The Victorian Greens have already written a bill that we’re ready to introduce to state parliament that will: Establish an Independent Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner with real powers to sanction MPs and public officials who create an unsafe workplace, act disrespectfully, or fail to work in the public’s best interests. Strengthen ‘revolving door’ rules, and prevent ministers and staffers moving straight into lobbying or related private sector roles. Require all ministers and the Premier to proactively disclose their diaries and meetings. Beyond the bill we plan to introduce we have a broad plan to restore integrity in politics.
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Laura McLean is the Australian Greens candidate for Narre Warren North. Picture: SUPPLIED
Volunteers Jeff (United Australia Party) and Sonia (Freedom Party of Victoria). 308299
At early voting, Karen Chipperfield with Berwick Liberal candidate Brad Battin. 308299 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
Craig Parker is the Freedom Party of Victoria candidate for Narre Warren North.
Susanna Moore (Greens) for Narre Warren South. 308494
At early voting, Liberal candidate for Cranbourne Jagdeep Singh. 308299
Some key points are: Give Victoria’s anti-corruption agency IBAC more teeth and more funding. Create an independent Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner to oversee MP behaviour. Implement campaign spending caps and truth in political advertising laws, and end dodgy preference deals. Publish ministerial diaries, so we all know who powerful politicians are meeting with. Establish real rules and penalties for MPs, Ministers and lobbyists whodo the wrong thing. 6. I believe that community consultation is vitally important when working on any developments or upgrade of public infrastructure. What I’ve been hearing from the community is that they haven’t been properly consulted on the design and there are serious flaws for people not being able to turn right into the aged care home and the community wants lights installed. If I was elected I would consult with community around their concerns and build a design together that meets everyone’s needs and push for this to be implemented. NARRE WARREN SOUTH Suburbs include: Hampton Park, Lynbrook, Cranbourne North and Narre Warren South. Held by Gary Maas (ALP) at 60.4 per cent on a two-party preferred basis. 1. Where do you live and how long have you lived there? 2. Why did you choose to run for the seat of Narre Warren South? 3. Why are you the best candidate for Narre Warren South? 4. What are the three biggest issues in your electorate and how will you fix them? 5. What’s your view on the proposed waste transfer station at Hampton Park tip? How will you support residents impacted by the transfer station proposal? 6. With low education rates in Hampton Park, how would you support residents getting well-paid work in tough economic times? Susanna Moore (Greens) Age: 53 Occupation: Human Resources Team Leader 1. I have mainly lived in the South East suburbs since 2007, in Cheltenham and Mordialloc. 2. I chose to run for Narre Warren South as I believe the community deserves real representation by a candidate with integrity, who is prepared to work hard for the community not gas corporations and property developers.
3. The Greens do not take political donations from property developers, big corporations or fossil fuel lobbyists. I would therefore be able to represent the views of the community with true integrity. 4. Cost of living: The Greens will improve the standard of living for Victorians with more affordable housing, and cheaper energy, education and transport. We will also create more well paid, secure jobs and higher wages for teachers, nurses and other workers who provide essential public services. And we’ll pay for it by making big corporations pay their fair share of tax. The Greens will: Reduce energy bills for households through a publicly-owned energy retailer Build more affordable housing and cap rent increases Cheaper public transport (see below) Genuinely free public schools (see below) Remove the current wage suppressing 1.5% public sector wages cap and increase wages for essential public sector workers Create tens of thousands of jobs in renewable energy, building affordable homes, restoring nature, and in the caring professions such as mental and dental healthcare and more teachers and community services. Education: The Greens plan includes: Investing $1.46 Billion more into Victoria’s public schools over the next 5 years Pushing for the Federal Government to increase funding so that Victorian public schools are funded to 100 per cent of the Gonski recommended school resource standard by the start of the 2023 school year Making public education genuinely free by removing out-of-pocket school expenses for families Pushing for an independent school building authority, to ensure funding for new schools and upgrades are delivered transparently and based on need Establishing Student Voice in all schools giving students greater participation in school decision-making $100 million extra funding for TAFEs to ensure that TAFE has the money it needs to deliver training and education. Guarantee 70% government vocational education and training funding goes to TAFE institutions and not private providers. Continued support for the Free TAFE. Transport: The Greens plan includes a massive increase in services for metropolitan
trains and trams including: Trains and trams running every 5-10 minutes from 7am - 7pm, seven days a week across most of the entire network. Early morning and late-night services running every 10 minutes all week. Fast-tracked planning of new tunnels and tracks to increase services across Melbourne and Regional Victoria. A solar-powered, high frequency bus network across Melbourne and regional cities. Public transport free for people under 21, $1 tickets for concession and $3 for full fare 5. My view is that waste transfer stations should not be located in the middle of residential areas - they are an industrial usage that naturally should be located in industrial areas. I also believe that any plans for a waste transfer station need to include measures to limit the impact of light, noise and pollution on local residents. If elected, I will work towards ensuring the tip is closed as soon as possible, as the ’We Say No’ group is advocating for. We believe that those next to the site should be properly compensated for diminished property values due to the extension of the site, and that issue should be part of the consultation process if it were to continue. 6. Please refer to my answers above, which highlight the Greens plans to create tens of thousands of jobs, as well as greatly improving access to education (public schools and TAFEs). Did not respond in order of Cranbourne, Narre Warren North and Narre Warren South. Bradley Harvey – Freedom First Victoria; Chris Norton – Labour DLP; Peter Bernard Philpott – Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party; Jagdeep Singh – Liberal; Gerardine Hansen – Freedom Party of Victoria; Kiran Vempati – Australian Greens. Belinda Wilson (ALP); Andrew Zmegac (Labour DLP); Monique Ruyter (Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Vic); Sheree Gardener (Animal Justice Party); Christine Elkins (Family First Victoria). Jacqueline Harvey – Family First Victoria; Christine Skrobo – Liberal Democrats; Tylere Baker-Pearce – Independent; Annette Samuel – Liberal; Gary Maas – Labor; Michael Gallagher – Animal Justice Party; Geoff Hansen – Freedom Party of Victoria.
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WAL V IRN - NOV 25
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TUN V FRA - DEC 1
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ENG V USA - NOV 26
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England (ENG)
Argentina (ARG)
France (FRA)
Equador (ECU)
IR Iran (IRN)
Saudi Arabia (KSA)
AUSTRALIA (AUS)
Senegal (SEN)
USA (USA)
Mexico (MEX)
Denmark (DEN)
Netherlands (NED)
Wales (WAL)
Poland (POL)
Tunisia (TUN)
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Khalifa International - 6.00am
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CMR V SRB - NOV 28
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Ahmad Bin Ali St. - 2.00am
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QF4/QF3
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Stadium 974 - 6.00am
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GER V JPN - NOV 24
CAN V MAR - DEC 2
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URU V KOR - NOV 25
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POR V GHA - NOV 25
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KOR V GHA- NOV 29
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POR V URU- NOV 29
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KOR V POR - DEC 3
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Brazil (BRA)
Portugal (POR)
Costa Rica (CRC)
Canada (CAN)
Serbia (SRB)
Ghana (GHA)
Germany (GER)
Morocco (MAR)
Switzerland (SUZ)
Uruguay (URU)
Japan (JPN)
Croatia (CRO)
Cameroon (CMR)
Korea Republic (KOR)
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Fifty years for the Cooks By Marcus Uhe Thursday 10 November was a special day on the calendar for David and Norrie Cook, who celebrated 50 years of marriage. The couple tied the knot in their early 20s at St Mary’s Church in Dandenong in 1972 – a significant location in the narrative of their time together, as it was where they first met as 18 and 17-year-olds respectively. “That was the main attraction of going to mass on a Sunday,” Norrie recalled. It took a helping hand from David’s Mum to get the ball rolling, but since then they haven’t looked back. “David’s Mum hinted to my Mum that David might be interested in me,” Norrie said. “She was worried I was too tall for him.” The former hairdresser and business owner raised five children – Shane, Loretta, Alison, Bridget, and Tesse – who have blessed them with 13 grandchildren, however one sadly passed away earlier this year. Over the years the family enjoyed plenty of time outdoors, with camping trips, visits to Mildura and holidays to the snow regular occasions on the family calendar. So strong is their love for the Sunraysia region that it quickly became an annual tradition, and has grown to include the extended family for a proper summer celebration, beginning on Boxing Day and lasting into the new year. “We used to camp but we moved from a tent to caravan and now to a resort,” Ms Cook said. In addition, 1972 was a massive year for the family. Not only did they walk down the aisle, but David was in the second year of a historic three-peat during a dominant era for the Pakenham Lions.
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The two threw themselves wholeheartedly into all kinds of local sports and committees, and attribute their long-lasting marriage to their desire for involvement, along with having the ability to accept one-another’s faults and being tolerant of each other’s mistakes. Now living in Tooradin, David is a life
member at the Tooradin Sports Club, and is a committee member at the CranbourneTurf Club, where they attended the Cranbourne Cup on Saturday. For the Cooks, the more things change, the more they stay the same. “We still love the same things that we did when we got married,” Norrie said.
But what was more stressful for the midfielder, preparing for a Grand Final or preparing to tie the knot? “For me, it was the Grand Final,” David said. Norrie couldn’t help but agree. “I don’t think he had much to do with the planning.”
‘Nothing could top it’: CFM named Business of the Year By Marcus Uhe Melanie Aldis has described CFM Air Conditioning winning 2022 Casey Business of the Year at last week’s Casey Business Awards as the highlight of her professional career. The managing director who started the business 25 years ago in Hallam accepted the award, along with the Employment Category award, at a function held at Bunjil Place on Thursday 10 November with a number of colleagues. Ms Aldis said she was struggling to find the words to describe her satisfaction and sense of accomplishment, even a few days after the ceremony. “It’s the biggest personal achievement of my life,” Ms Aldis said. “Nothing could top it.” The heating ventilation and cooling business was a finalist for the 2021 Business of the Year but fell short of winning the top crown. Rather than lament not winning the top prize, Ms Aldis viewed it as a sign of being on the right track in the context of how they made the most of a difficult period during the pandemic, having upgraded their technology, environmental and Occupational Health and Safety standards in order to improve their quality management systems. The business also made the strategic decision to invest in their future, with the hopes to avoid a shortfall in skills and labour that has befallen the industry. “In the last 12 months we signed up six first-year apprentices as air conditioning and refrigeration technicians,” Ms Aldis said. “It’s a four-year course and their first year. “One of them is a female and she’s absolutely smashing it.” Being a female in a largely male-dominated industry, Ms Aldis took pride in highlighting her female apprentice, and hopes that her success can be an inspiration for other women. In fact, she believes their diversity and their welcoming culture was critical in both winning the Business of the Year and the Employment award. “Our youngest employee is 16 and our oldest is 72. “When the judges came to interview us 20 STAR NEWS
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CFM Air Conditioning celebrate being awarded Business of the Year alongside City of Casey administrator Miguel Belmar, chair of administrators Picture: SUPPLIED Noelene Duff and CEO Glenn Patterson. 308157 they got a warm welcome and they would have felt it was a harmonious workplace. “Everyone at CFM loves coming to work; we’re all on the same mission, we’re all well supported, and we have regular toolbox meetings.” In addition, 65 per cent of ACM employees reside in the City of Casey. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM was thrilled that CFM Air
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Conditioning’s investments into their staff are paying off. “Among a field of high-achieving local businesses, CFM Air Conditioning stood out to the judges for their innovation through adversity by promoting from within, investing in their team’s skills and rewarding those whose workload had increased,” Ms Duff said.
“The judges were also incredibly impressed to see a business with a female CEO thriving in a traditionally male dominated industry. “It’s an inspiring example of how crucial your staff members are to the success of any organisation and how sound investments into their advancement and wellbeing can return ten-fold.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Know the risk factors this pollen season often precede storm events and follow your asthma action plan to the letter. “If you don’t have an asthma action plan now is a great opportunity to arrange one. So, book a consult with your GP and talk about how to best manage your asthma and be prepared for potential thunderstorm asthma events this spring and summer. “It also useful for those with high-risk factors to regularly check the Victorian Department of Health’s epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecast and information on thunderstorm asthma from NSW Health. By taking these straightforward but vital steps you can stay safe if and when thunderstorm asthma strikes.” The RACGP president also said that practices can play an important role in keeping patients safe through education and awareness. “I’m sure many GPs and general practices team will take full advantage of the RACGP’s helpful thunderstorm asthma resource and continue to do everything possible to help keep people safe,” she said. “That includes displaying notices in clinics with facts and information about thunderstorm asthma emphasising that it can affect people with no prior history of asthma and developing robust asthma action plans with patients who have allergic rhinitis or ryegrass or pollen allergies despite no known history of asthma. GPs can also raise the topic of thunderstorm asthma and make sure that patients have access to preventers and relievers as part of their asthma plan. “The 2016 event also showed the importance of increasing awareness in the general community, as people with no known history of asthma were affected. It is important people are prepared when there is a possibility of high pollen counts and thunderstorms occurring at the same time, and that more people recognise the symptoms of an asthma attack so they are better prepared to help people who may be affected. “By working together and being prepared we can save lives in coming months. No one can 100 per cent predict when thunderstorm asthma will strike, but we can prevent harm by being aware of the dangers and taking sensible precautions.”
Foot pain is extremely common, affecting more than 80% of people at some point in their lives, with heel pain being the most common of all human foot complaints. Despite their frequency, these conditions are often mismanaged and incorrectly treated. This leaves many sufferers spending time and money on treatments without long-term solutions or relief. But why are such common problems seemingly so hard to treat effectively? We asked one of Australia’s leading foot, knee and leg pain experts and practitioner to some of the worlds best athletes, Dr. Paul Dowie, from Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, to explain. “Besides the fact that the feet are one of the bodies most complex structures and we are on them all the time, there are two major reasons foot pain and particularly heel pain treatment is often ineffective, especially long-term. Either only the symptoms are being addressed and not the underlying cause or the exact nature of the condition is not being identified or understood.” For example, most heel pain is incorrectly assumed to be an inflammatory condition when it is nearly always a result of nerve impingement or tissue degeneration. Tissue thickening is often mistaken for inflammation on imaging scans, contributing to incorrect diagnoses and treatment. This is a big problem because treating a degenerative condition with anti-inflammatory treatments can actually cause further tissue damage, making your
If you have any foot, heel or knee pain call the Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Berwick. condition worse.” If you have any foot, heel or knee pain, you can see Dr. Dowie at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Berwick, call 1300 328 300.
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All the action from the Cup By Marcus Uhe Crowds once again flocked to the Cranbourne Turf Club on Saturday for the annual Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup. With no restrictions on attendance, 7000 punters lapped up the atmosphere, which included live music to go with the action on the track. Turf Club CEO Neil Bainbridge said it was fantastic to see people back at the course once again. “We’d like to see 7000 get to above 10,000 next year,” Mr Bainbridge said. “We had a pretty tough spring, weatherwise. It was a nice day but in the lead-up, the weather impacted people’s habits and desires. “For the Cup meeting to be shown live on free-to-air on Seven is a terrific boost for us and the region. “It’s such a significant day being the first Saturday after the Flemington carnival. We’re really confident this day will continue to grow.” In what was a terrific day for the club, seven of the nine trainers were based at the track, which Mr Bainbridge believes showcases the strength of the facility. A record prize pool of $1.7 million was on offer across the meet, including $500,000 for the Cup itself. But Mr Bainbridge already has his sights set on next year. “The club will continue to contribute to prize money to lift the standard and elevate the races,” he said “We have a strong aspiration that the Cup should be worth $1 million, that’s something we’ll continue to strive to achieve. The goal is to have it worth $1 million in 2023.”
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From left, front, Jennifer Dunne, Wendy Peard, Judy Peard, Debbie Burke, (behind), Maryanne Cross and ex-Jumps Jockey Craig Robertson bring the glamour to the Cup. 307621
Track Rider Olivia East encourages ‘Visinari’ in the minutes leading up to the Cranbourne Cup. It must have helped as ‘Visinari’ came in third. 307621
Devon Meadows netballers, Stacey Walter, Brooke DeHey, Emily Bennett, Stacey Rotariu and Anna Van Rooyen. 307621 Tom Sheahan, Mackenzie Wing, Olivia East, Kiera Graham, Eliza Lloyd, all from trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent (Jnr). 307621
Fashions on the Field Best Dressed winner Mandy Manning (Centre), first runner-up Jack Colantuono (right) and second runner-up Kelly Carty (left). 307621
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Second-hand shopping a hit There were gems to find and bargains to be scooped up at the return of the annual Warneet Blind Bight Fire Brigade’s Mega Garage Sale on Saturday 12 November. Forty-four stalls raised around $2000 for the brigade, which will be put towards new hoses for the brigade’s truck, according to the brigade’s treasurer, Patricia Bourchier. Ms Bourchier and the brigade were “extremely happy” with how the event played out. “We were very fortunate that the weather was kind to us and we had really good turnout,” Ms Bourchier said. “Everybody that I spoke to was very happy that the sales were back on and the people I spoke to were very happy with the amount of people who were around. “We sold out of egg and bacon rolls and sausages in bread.” Bacon and egg roll enthusiast and Star News photographer STEWART CHAMBERS attended to capture the best shots of the day.
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Battle against rare cancer By Eleanor Wilson A cancer diagnosis is enough to turn any family’s life upside down. For 32-year-old Berwick resident Kathryn Berecic, a 2021 diagnosis of a rare and belligerent cancer was no different. The primary school teacher’s battle began in January last year, when she was hospitalised with severe abdomen pain. Her appendix had burst, doctors told her, and with it mucous producing tumour cells spread throughout her abdomen. “It was like a cancer bomb going off in my belly,” Kathryn explained. “I have always been very health conscious. I’ve never smoked, I’ve always eaten very clean and kept active, so it came as a complete shock to me.” Appendix cancer, or pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), affects around one in a million people, making it one of the rarest forms of cancer in the country. It’s aggressive and difficult to treat according to experts on the cancer, of which there are only 10 in the world. One of those experts is Kathryn’s surgical oncologist, Professor David Morris, who operates in Sydney’s St George Peritonectomy and Liver Cancer Unit. The prognosis of appendix cancer varies among sufferers, according to Professor Morris. “There are different sorts of appendix cancers, there are some that are quite benign and others are more malignant and recurring,” Dr Morris said. “Kathryn’s is a relatively malignant one,” he said. Since her diagnosis, Kathryn has undergone three major surgeries, each taking up to 14 hours, to remove her ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, spleen, gallbladder and colon.
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Kathryn Berecic with her two-year-old toy cavoodle Rosie. Pictures: SUPPLIED She has also received two doses of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which involves pouring heated chemotherapy into the abdomen to destroy
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The treatment approach involves directly isolating immune and natural killer cells, activating them and vastly expanding their numbers. These cells are then reintroduced into the body through a series of injections, boosting the capacity for the body to fight the cancer. It can also greatly enhance the effects of chemotherapy. “As many doctors have put it, this is the future of cancer treatment,” Kathryn said. The catch is that the cost of Adoptive Cell Therapy sits at about $50,000 per treatment, which Kathryn will need multiple times a year. On top of that, complementary treatments that support the immune system and slow tumor growth are currently costing Kathryn up to $2000 each week. They are forced to pay for the treatments on Kathryn’s husband’s single wage - an almost impossible feat. To help lessen the financial blow to the family, a Gofundme page was set up last year, so far receiving 1000 donations. “We’ve been overwhelmed with the amount of support she’s received,” Kathryn’s older sister Louise Berecic said. “The diagnosis has completely turned our lives upside down, the guilt I feel as her older sister watching her go through this is immense, I wish I could take it away.” While over $90,000 worth of donations will go a long way for the young Aussie, more funds are needed to finance the ongoing costs. “To get a benefit you need ongoing treatment a couple of times a year, so I need so much more to be able to continue this treatment,” she said. “I just want to live a long and happy life with my loved ones. I’ve got so much love to in my life to give and I’m not ready to give that up.” To donate to Kathryn’s Gofundme, head to gofundme.com/f/for-our-girl-kat
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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
Rex name shame Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name.
Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.
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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“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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WHAT’S ON Tooradin Craft Bazaar Amazing array of donated crafts and gifts are arriving daily and a huge display of wonderful items, all donated, will fill the stalls for sale at bargain prices as usual. There will be a designated food and refreshment area, including a marquee with seating for our shoppers. This day will offer a unique and wonderful shopping experience for all! We look forward to sharing a great day with the community and shoppers seeking terrific Christmas gifts, cakes and puddings. Don’t miss this event! Saturday 19 November 9am - 3pm at the Tooradin Public Hall, Station Street, Tooradin.
Voices of Casey - Spirit of the Season song suite Voices of Casey will be presenting an innovative song suite based on the theme of Spirit of the Season on 19 November at 2.30pm at Fiddlers Green, 57 Gloucester Ave, Berwick. Tickets are $20 for adults, or $15 for students and pensioners.
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Distribution Centre grand opening Bakhtar Community Organisation is excited to announce the opening of our second distribution centre in the City of Casey, in Hallam. We are inviting you and your family to join us for a barbecue lunch to celebrate our grand opening on Sunday 20 November. It is a free, family-friendly event with a wide range of activities for children. Please be advised that Monash Health vaccination bus will also be present. Sunday 20 November 12pm to 3pm at 23 – 47 Gunns Road, Hallam.
The Tooradin Community Market operates on the third Sunday of every month from with a wide variety of goods for sale at Sawtells Inlet. This will be the first market to run since the reopening of the Tooradin Footbridge. Run by The Lions Club of Balla Balla - Ordinary people doing extraordinary things - All profits go towards supporting people with a disability, community greening, fundraising for worthwhile causes. Sunday 20 November 9am - 2pm at Sawtells Inlet. South Gippsland Highway, Tooradin.
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U3A Casey Showcase 2022 Retirees, come and see what U3A Casey is all about - displays, demos and performances! Afternoon tea provided. Enquiries: 0421 705 726. Where: Fiddler’s Green Retirement Village, 57 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick. When: Sunday 20 November 2pm to 4pm.
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Bryn brilliance in the cup By David Nagel Cranbourne trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young capped off a dream day on their home track on Saturday when Uncle Bryn won the $500,000 Listed Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup (1600m). The Busuttin-Young team snared three winners on the program, with up-and-coming stayers Serangoon and Brayden Star adding further lustre to Uncle Bryn’s cup win. The five-year-old gelding secured his third and most important victory in Australia after having his last race in England in September last year. The progressive Uncle Bryn won at Sale in Class-3 company in April, before a dominant victory in the Sale Cup on 23 October this year. Mark Zahra, who rode Gold Trip to victory
in this year’s Melbourne Cup, gave Uncle Bryn plenty of time to settle off an extremely hot pace, with the pair looking strong, working stylishly into the race on the home turn. The race favourite powered away from some tired horses in the straight, winning by two lengths from Group-1 winner Callsign Mav, and second favourite Visinari. Zahra was simply ‘smoking the pipe’ off a hot speed. “I was giggling when they were steaming along in front,” Zahra said post-race. “I was a fair way off them but I was really travelling and everything around me, I could hear everyone around me starting to go for their horse, and I hadn’t even moved. “I pulled him out because Callsign Mav was taking me nowhere. “I thought ‘I’ve got everything covered’
and we were hitting the front at the top of the straight, but I didn’t want to disappoint him and it was over a long way out.” Zahra said Uncle Bryn gave him the feel of a horse that could proceed all the way to the top level. “He could (win a Group-1), I reckon a mile is his trip and if he was set for a mile, I think he could win one for sure.” Winning owner Mark Pilkington, from Seymour Bloodstock, was delighted with the victory that gave the Busuttin-Young camp their first win in their adopted home cup. “Great for the guys to win their home town cup,” Pilkington said. “He’s a promising horse that we’ll just take through his grades. “The prize money here in Victoria is so great you can take your time and hopefully consoli-
date your horse for the future. “If you’re staying sound and well, when there’s nice tempo in the race and if he’s finishing off well - we’re still not quite sure what his best trip is. “Hopefully he’ll still be there swinging in 12 or 18-months’ time and he’ll invite himself to a good race one day.” Pilkington praised the ride of Zahra, after Damien Oliver had won in the same colours aboard Brayden Star just one race earlier. “He’s going ok Zahra isn’t he,” Pilkington said with a wry smile. “We didn’t have to tell him too much. “We’ve had Zahra and Oliver on today, both a couple of Perth boys, so it’s been extra special to have them on riding.”
Clubs to earn reprieve as Player Points System tightened AFL Gippsland has announced an enhanced management and education program around the Player Points System (PPS) that will give clubs in the region the opportunity to have suspended penalties revoked if they meet certain requirements. After 71 senior clubs from Gippsland leagues were found by AFL Gippsland to have incorrectly allocated the PPS values of one or more players during the 2022 season, and the clubs were subsequently sanctioned, AFL Gippsland is committed to delivering a reinvigorated training program and to providing greater support to clubs and leagues in the region to aid PPS management. Taking into account feedback from clubs, six PPS training seminars have been scheduled for February 2023. For clubs that meet participation and general compliance requirements, AFL Gippsland will remove sanctions imposed on that club. The move is designed to improve the integrity of the PPS in 2023 and beyond, ease the burden on volunteers, help clubs, and ensure best-practice PPS management is adopted across the region. “We have welcomed all responses recranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
AFL Gippsland has put plans in place to resuscitate the integrity of the Player Points System around the region. 198697 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ceived from clubs following the recent breach notices which has pleasingly reinforced the commitment to the PPS and Allowable Player Payments (APP) and delivered initiatives as to how a reset in Gippsland can be beneficial whilst acknowledging that all levels of the game must work in collabora-
tion,” said AFL Gippsland Region Manager, Cameron McPhan. “Where clubs participate in the reset by attending PPS training sessions, either in person or virtually, and meet minimum compliances associated with the management of the PPS for 2023, AFL Gippsland will remove the sanctions imposed on individual clubs, including the period of suspension. “A reset is considered necessary and will improve integrity in the PPS and therefore football in Gippsland. “I am pleased that we can offer the opportunity to revoke the suspended penalties and reset the region by supporting clubs with training, education, and a region review of PPS allocations, which aligns to the compliance requirements in the policy to mitigate the risks which have been exposed at all levels during 2023. “Club volunteers have recognised that breach notices were warranted and acknowledge that the PPS is necessary, however were concerned that given the suspended penalties, further incorrect assessments could occur without the additional support required from the region. “Therefore, provisions provided to revoke the penalties have been well received by
clubs across the region.” AFL Gippsland has also responded to initiatives presented by clubs, with McPhan confirming the introduction of a Player Points Panel whose purpose will be to consider applications from clubs for additional points and individual player requests for reassessment as provided for in the PPS policy. “A Player Points Panel, comprising of region management and independent members, provides AFL Gippsland a platform where specific Gippsland issues relevant to the management and implementation of the PPS can be assessed and considered,” McPhan said. “I appreciate that the influence of the PPS will vary across Gippsland; the Player Points Panel will therefore, consider reassessment submissions from players and clubs and the influences of local player pathway specific to the many varied locations within Gippsland. “We have used this scenario as an opportunity to collectively reset as a region with leagues and clubs and collectively identify more opportunities to progress the game.” AFL Gippsland is seeking Expressions of Interest to join the Player Points Panel as independent members.
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Cobras in a clinical mood By David Nagel Merinda Park (174) has snuck quietly into the top four of the Casey Cardinia Premier Division after a brilliant bowling display saw the Cobras overpower Cardinia (132) at Heatherbrae Reserve on Saturday. The Cobras dictated terms from the outset, with openers Josh Phillips (20-12-2-30) and Sasindu Perera (32.4-13-6-52) keeping the Bulls’ batters under wraps, particularly before tea. Phillips, bowling his right-arm mediums from the Princes Highway end, and Perera – who had his left-arm offies on a string - bowled a remarkable 25 maidens between them. Bradey Welsh (35) batted well for the Bulls, who were otherwise stuck in first gear. Perera bowled unchanged from one end through to the tea break in a magnificent display off slow bowling. He mixed his pace beautifully, bowling accurate darts one ball, before slowing things down and getting some nice grip outside the right-handers off stump. Merinda Park skipper Andrew Martin was thrilled with the victory, first praising Daniel McCalman (70) and Kim Bentick (49 not out) for their invaluable contributions on day one. “Those two were huge, Danners is just Danners, he just continues to churn out the runs,” he said. “And Kim, he basically walked in off the street and we’ve tapped into that experience batting in the lower order. “That 49…it probably won us the game in the end. The Cobras skipper was hopeful of a nagging bowling performance on day two. “We don’t really have an out-and-out strike bowler at the moment, Josh is a medium pacer and Sas is a very good spinner,” Martin said. “In one dayers he’s been choked a bit, bowling eight overs for 16 runs, that type of thing, because opposition know they don’t have to go after him. “It’s been a massive focus; we’re not a ‘blastyou-out’ side so we have to be consistent and on Saturday it all came together perfectly. “And that wasn’t a one-week thing, that’s something we’ve been building since day one at pre-season.” Martin was firstly full of praise for Perera, who finally capitalised on his steady bowling this season. “He’s pretty much got every trick in the book that you want from a left-arm orthodox,” Martin explained. “He mixes his pace very well, and then bowls the old sucker ball that turns and bounces; he
Clyde’s Trevor Bauer was picture-perfect against the Demons. 307604 just seems to have a lot of guys in trouble at the moment. “He’s been unlucky recently; he could have had a few five-fors.” Martin said the big victory over the perennial finalists had created a real buzz around the club. “That’s one of the better feelings I’ve had for a long time, even from my previous time at the club, the boys have been up against it, but there’s a sense that we can feel the shift and that the club is heading in the right direction,” he said. The Cobras travel to Carlisle Park this week while the Bulls face a huge challenge, hitting the road to take on Kooweerup. Clyde (6/250) was never really in the hunt of chasing down Kooweerup’s enormous 321 from day-one of their clash at Denhams Road, but the Cougars did produce a brave fight. Michael Vandort (50) and Trevor Bauer (45) shared an impressive 98-run opening stand, but both fell in quick succession.
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The experienced John Simpson (45 not out) and Nera Wanniarachchi (37 not out) then gained some valuable centre-wicket practice as the Cougars tuned up for their big away game against Pakenham this week. A fabulous half-century from classy wicketkeeper-batter Ben Parrott (88) has propelled Tooradin (7/322) to an effortless 169-run victory over Carlisle Park (153). Josh Lownds (56) and Russ Lehman (23) kick-started the Seagulls’ cause; sharing a 53run stand for the second wicket. Parrott then shared a 38-run partnership with skipper Cal O’Hare (19), before expanding his repertoire to dominate a 90-run union with Aaron Avery (30). Tyler Evans (24) and the explosive Brad Butler (37 not out) then finished off the innings in style, with Butler striking one boundary and four towering sixes in his rapid innings of just 15 balls. The reigning champs host Officer this week, while Carlisle Park returns to its home deck to
take on a confident Merinda Park. And Pakenham (6/218) remains undefeated after cruising to victory over Officer (163). Opener Jack Anning (58) saw off the early threat of the new ball, and the loss of partner Chris Smith (10), to share match-winning partnerships of 58 with Dale Tormey (38) and 54 with Rob Elston (40 retired hurt) to lead the Lions to victory with seven wickets in the tank. Anning plastered six balls to the boundary, and one over the ropes, in a well-balanced performance that put the Lions in control of the contest. Experienced-pair Jason Williams (21) and Sean Gramc (25) then joined forces with Elston to lead the Lions home to their fifth-consecutive victory. “I wouldn’t say I’m surprised, but our performance has maybe exceeded expectation slightly,” said Lions’ skipper Tormey. “We always expect to win, we don’t rock up to games thinking that we’re not going to win, we back ourselves every game and that’s shown to be spot on so far. “It’s been a really good start…we’ve got no complaints with how we’ve started the season.” The Lions host Clyde this week, while Officer faces a tough visit to Tooradin. CASEY CARDINIA – ROUND 5 PREMIER: Cardinia 132 (S Perera 6/52) def by Merinda Park 174 (D McCalman 70, K Bentick 49*, J Grogan 4/29, T Wheller 3/72). Kooweerup 321 (L McMaster 193, D Lever 4/61 SL Herath 3/43) def Clyde 6/250(cc) (M Vandort 50). Tooradin 7/322 (B Parrott 88, J Lownds 56) def Carlisle Park 153 (A Fonseka 51*, J Lownds 3/14). Pakenham 6/218 (J Anning 58) def Officer 163 (TJ Beddows 51, D Tormey 6/37). Ladder: Pakenham 66, Tooradin 54, Kooweerup 54, Merinda Park 30, Cardinia 30, Officer 30, Clyde 18, Carlisle Park 6. DISTRICT: Cranbourne Meadows 198 (R Sharma 56, R Worsteling 5/36) def Devon Meadows 148 (A Randhawa 4/28, M Singh 3/30). Upper Beaconsfield 9/320(cc) (J Westra 60, N Kyval 3/98) def Pakenham Upper Toomuc 165 (K Gibbs 6/18, C McDonald 3/35). Lang Lang 216 (SS Samarasinghe 63, C Marsh 3/24 S Stapleton 3/26) def Emerald 119 (AC Jenkins 3/14). NNG/Maryknoll 5/130(dec) (N Phillips 58, G Interlandi 50) and 1/132 (J Markland 68*) def Gembrook 121 (N Mueller 5/38, C Davis 3/16) and 140 (D McPherson 50, W Taylor 4/24, C Davis 4/48). Ladder: NNG/Maryknoll 62, Devon Meadows 54, Upper Beaconsfield 54, Cranbourne Meadows 42, Emerald 30, Lang Lang 30, Pakenham Upper Toomuc 18, Gembrook 6.
Classy Kannan catapults Swans to impressive victory By Tyler Lewis There’s an element to Harrish Kannan’s cricketing DNA that unambiguously sets him apart from others. The teenager has a mature head on green shoulders and obtains an innate ability to perform in difficult situations. Saturday’s 98 against Melbourne Uni may be his highest Victorian Premier Cricket score, but it’s hardly the first time he has dug the Swans out of a hole. In last summer’s season opener, Kannan strolled to the crease against the then reigning premiers (Prahran) at 2/48 and carved out a dazzling 77 that ultimately steered his side to victory. On Saturday, his knock – albeit agonisingly short of his maiden century – came after he was welcomed to the crease at 2/15. It’s a simple equation: when the going gets tough, Kannan gets going. “He’s a fighter, he’s determined and I don’t think he lets too much bother him,” Casey South Melbourne coach Will Carr said of Kannan. “I think he’s focused on his game and what he needs to do, so I don’t think the situation impacts the way he goes about things. “Instead he just focuses on the next ball 34 STAR NEWS
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“He’s probably played more, or as much, cricket as anyone with the under-19 stuff and he went up to the Centre of Excellence in Brisbane. “For him to start the season the way he did on Saturday and then follow it up with a handy innings on Sunday is tremendous for him.” Kannan’s 98 punched the Swans to 9/207, which eventually proved too strong for the Students to chase. On Sunday, Kannan made another 31 for the Swans in their total set against St Kilda. Casey South Melbourne set a tremendous 7/227 to only be denied in the final over. It was a difficult pill to swallow for Carr, as he believes they were the better side for 95 per cent of the day. “The guys were pretty flat, we didn’t talk too much about it because a lot would’ve got lost in translation,” he said. “The general message was that it’ll sting, but we know we played 95 per cent of the game were the better side, we will take the positives once the dust settles. “We move on knowing we have played a pretty solid weekend of cricket first up.” The Swans travel to Windy Hill this Saturday to take on Essendon, while Kannan will represent Victoria Metro in this December’s Under-19 National Carnival. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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The winning Cranbourne 3 team at Berwick, from left; John Kent, Ron Gascoigne, Harry Van Soest, Steve Boyd, Bob Bellamy, Yvonne Van Der Wees, Phil Neilson, Lois Bock, Bryan Biasci, Roger Townley, Marijan Bobetic, Derek Maguire, Rob Scott and Chris Rea. Absent: Tony Whalley and Tom De Pradines.
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Cranbourne buries curse CRANBOURNE BOWLS The top four sides all recorded wins on Saturday in pennant bowls which was another great week for the club. That makes it five wins out of five for the number one side and the number two side now moves up to the top of the ladder after defeating Dandenong Club. WEEKEND PENNANT - ROUND 5 Side 1 Division 2 Sec 8 Cranbourne played away at Ferntree Gully against the number-two side on the ladder and despite past bad experiences at this venue over the past few years came home happy winners. Side Captain Jay Tootell gave an inspiring pre game speech and played some magnificent shots during the game to set the standard. Perhaps there is something special about this team compared to the past years and the belief is starting to filter through. Club chief Tony Collins loves his bowls at the moment and the results are proof of this, but everyone has noticed that he has started a special kind of swinging of the legs as he runs down the green chasing his bowls which has now become known as the “Tony Collins Shuffle.” After the game, Coach Lyn Quigg was pleased with the win but continues to pursue a modest don’t scare the horses approach as the season still has a long way to go. The big winner of the day was the team of Gwen Scott, Matt (SOS) Stevens, Tony Collins and skip Shane Jakins who won by 10 shots. Cranbourne 85 (16 points) defeated Ferntree Gully 71 (2 points) Side 2 Division 3 Sec 8 An exciting win against Dandenong Club has moved this team up to ladder leaders and all players love that winning feeling. Skip Nick Arnold and his team had another great win by eight shots as did skip Steve Hickson and his team who also won by eight shots. In the end it was victory by eight shots and 14 valuable points. Cranbourne 85 (14 points) defeated Dandenong Club 77 (4 points) Side 3 Division 4 Sec 8
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being slowly dragged back and the game became very tight. Unfortunately, the team went down by one in a tight finish. The final team of Marijan Bobetic Skip, Lois Brock (3), Brian Biasci (2) and Chris Rea (Lead) were in the game for the first 10 ends, but struggled over the next 11 ends to go down by 16 shots. In the end, Cranbourne won two rinks, lost two rinks but finished the game by winning the overall by three shots and took away 14 points. This team is fighting back with two great wins in the past two weeks. Cranbourne 80 (14 points) defeated Berwick 77 (4 points) Side 4 Division 7 Sec 8 A massive 58-shot win gave this side that winning feeling playing at home against Pakenham. Up by 22 shots was the rink of Denis Tom-
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and is edging ever closer to a BBL contract. The Cobras have also locked in former junior and speedster Jarrod Armitage, who has a DDCA Turf 1 century to his name. The Vikings side is yet to be released but rest assured they will be keen to produce a big performance and not be upstaged in front of a bumper crowd. Merinda Park has been busy getting sponsors on board for the evening and would like to thank them for their support. Thanks to McKinna Sheetmetal, ASD, Pergs Construction, DJM Build, ALT, Rapid Tune Carrum Downs, Shelley’s mowing and Fairlam Autos, for their great support.. There will be roast beef rolls on sale, with music playing, and a huge raffle and of course some fantastic cricket action from 5pm.
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Take a chance on a better way of living. Ridgelea offers a forward-thinking space for every family to flourish, including singles, retirees and growing families.
Take a chance on Ridgelea — it’s all at the Ridge.
Choose from a range of lot sizes situated within the Ridgelea community, each surrounded by fresh air, open spaces, parks and endless walking routes.
Speak with our sales team about the upcoming stage release on 1300 925 349.
Shopping, public transport, medical and convenience needs will be easily accessible via a newly created Pakenham East Town Centre and train station.
Learn more at ridgeleaestate.com.au
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Thursday, 17 November, 2022
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