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Cup comes to Casey Melbourne Demons AFLW fans got up close and personal with the 2022 Premiership Cup at Bunjil Place on Monday 19 December. General manager of Melbourne’s AFLW program, Marcus Wagner said bringing the cup to Bunjil Place was a special occasion. “Casey is home for our AFLW program, and the local community has shown immense support since the beginning of the competition - particularly this year, with back-to-back seasons,” Mr Wagner said. “We love our connection with the City of Casey and look forward to supporting each other in the years to come.” Story page 6
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Crime on the rise A jump in theft, drug possession and sexual offences in Casey has culminated in an overall 4.2 per cent rise in crime in the municipality this year. The Crime Statistics Agency released its findings for the year ending 30 September 2022 last week, analysing crime rates across the state. The City of Casey recorded 20,491 offences for 2022, with breaching a family violence order the most prevalent offence, recorded 2839 times. Despite the increase, the overall crime rate
in Casey is at its third lowest rate in seven years, a reduction of 2856 offences from the highest rate of 23,347 offences in 2016. Casey’s offence rate for the year ending September 2022 was also significantly lower than the Victorian average, recording a rate of 5435.7 compared to 7196.4 for the state. Concerningly, sexual offences in Casey shot up by 32 per cent, while abduction-related offences almost doubled. Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour rose by 10 per cent, the highest it has been since 2016. Theft rose marginally, but was also down significantly on pre-pandemic levels.
Cranbourne was named the municipality’s most dangerous suburb, with 2801 recorded offences in 2022, followed by Narre Warren, Berwick, Hampton Park and Clyde North. Casey Local Area Commander Inspector Melissa Webbers said the community can rest assured Casey police will be on the roads, at popular community locations and entertainment districts to ensure everyone is able to enjoy the festive season and the New Year. “While we are seeing a gradual increase in crime as we move further away from the pandemic, police in Casey will continue to do everything we can to keep crime as low as possible,” she said.
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“Home burglaries, car theft, criminal damage and sexual offences are some of our key priorities with teams of uniform police and detectives working to prevent this type of offending and apprehend offenders. “Our strong approach to community safety will continue with a number of initiatives from our Casey Community Policing Team, who are out engaging with the local community on a daily basis, local transit police, who actively patrol the public transport network, to specialised sexual and family violence detectives who are tasked to thoroughly investigate every single report of sexual and family violence.” Continued page 5
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Charges ‘never a prospect’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Friends of Casey ex-mayor Amanda Stapledon say she was burdened by the possibility of criminal charges despite IBAC’s commissioner recently saying that charges were “never a prospect”. Ms Stapledon is believed to have taken her own life shortly after draft copies of the corruption authority’s Operation Sandon report were sent to witnesses in January this year. IBAC commissioner Robert Redlich recently said he understood that Ms Stapledon’s lawyers had received the draft but Ms Stapledon hadn’t seen it. Kerril Burns, a close friend, believes that Ms Stapledon would have been briefed by her lawyer about the draft. Ms Stapledon also had been earlier told by contacts that she could be facing charges and possible jail and/or fines, Ms Burns said. She feared being financially ruined by mounting legal bills of up to $400,000, which would jeopardise her support for her adult son Pete - who has a disability - Ms Burns said. If found to have acted wrongly, she would have to potentially repay Casey Council for her council-funded legal representation. “She never got that out of her head. “Amanda was depressed but not mentally unstable. She was just scared that her son would be left without a home.” Another friend, Rob Ward said Ms Stapledon was “under the impression that she was going to be charged”. “And it would have cost her an arm and a leg and her back teeth to defend herself. “She lived her life for Pete and gave her life for Pete.” The IBAC Operation Sandon inquiry exam-
ined alleged corruption involving Casey councillors, state Labor MPs and property developers. Ms Burns believes Ms Stapledon was not corrupt but “stupid” for trusting the wrong people. “We’re still trying to clear her name. We need to have a coronial inquiry into it.” For the sake of their wellbeing, IBAC witnesses should also be allowed to confide and debrief with two authorised friends, Ms Burns said. Currently, IBAC limits witness’s discussion of inquiry matters to their legal counsel. On 8 December, Mr Redlich commented on Ms Stapledon’s “tragic” situation in an interview with journalist Jon Faine. “It is my understanding that the draft or preliminary views had been given to her lawyers but she hadn’t even yet seen them,” Mr Redlich said. “Her concern, I suspect, was she was wondering if she might be the subject of a charge. “Let me say clearly for the record that was never a prospect.” Mr Redlich said IBAC later examined itself and found that it had not contributed to the “tragic” situation. He said “if there was a failing” it was whether IBAC could have told witnesses accused of misconduct that they “should not have any fear of being prosecuted”. “She gave her evidence stoically. “She made acknowledgments about wrongdoing on a number of matters. She made the comment that her conduct did not reflect her values.” The final report has yet to be released.
Former Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon died suddenly, days after Operation Sandon draft reports were released to witnesses. Picture: GARY SISSONS
Property developer wins Supreme Court case over IBAC Property developer John Woodman has won a Supreme Court fight over the tabling of a draft IBAC report into alleged corruption in City of Casey planning matters. Mr Woodman was publicly examined in November 2019 as part of IBAC Operation Sandon hearings into Casey councillors, ALP politicians and Mr Woodman and his business associates. The court resolution paves the way for the long-awaited tabling of the Sandon report in State Parliament, which is now expected to happen in 2023. Mr Woodman successfully argued at court that IBAC denied him procedural fairness and a reasonable opportunity to respond to the report’s “adverse” content. IBAC provided Mr Woodman the draft report in two volumes in December 2021 and January 2022, in order for him to respond. Mr Woodman argued for access to more than 400 redacted footnotes, many of which
John Woodman successfully argued that IBAC denied him procedural fairness. referred to “adverse material” against him, he submitted. “In short, if publication to Parliament
need not be done, and it cannot be done fairly, it cannot be done.” In response, IBAC submitted “there has
been no denial of procedural fairness … or unreasonableness”. Mr Woodman’s argument about footnotes was a “distraction and devoid of substance”, IBAC submitted. “IBAC’s adverse comments and opinions, and the basis for those comments and opinions, are fully set out in the body of the draft report. “The footnotes that Mr Woodman has not seen will not be included in the final report.” In his decision, Justice Timothy Ginnane ordered that IBAC provide Mr Woodman some, but not all, of the footnotes. “I find that IBAC has not complied with the requirements of … procedural fairness.” Justice Ginnane stated IBAC had no power to publish the report before giving Mr Woodman “reasonable opportunity” to respond to the footnotes and documents. The court’s decision was handed down confidentially to the parties on 10 November. It was released publicly on 20 December.
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Crews wearing breathing apparatus worked to extinguish the blaze, before declaring it under control almost 40 minutes later, at 5.16am. The scene was declared safe at 5.52am, with crews remaining on scene blacking out and mopping up. One person was assessed at the scene according to Ambulance Victoria, but no treatment or transport was required for them. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined by fire investigators.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I am Canada’s first and most famous reindeer. What do you love about what you do? Putting smiles on children’s faces all over the world every Christmas. Who is the best person you’ve worked with and why? Rudolph has an incredible sense of direction.
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Hypercolour Family Films at Bunjil Place In partnership with Westfield Fountain Gate, Bunjil Place is presenting a series of hypercolourful Sunday films for families to enjoy. From Clifford to the Big Red Dog and Trolls World Tour, bring the kids down to Bunjil’s big screen for some fun. Go to bunjilplace.com.au
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Loose Parts in the Play Republic Loose Parts uses an abundance of found and manufactured objects that inspire a range of different play-types and experimentation. Tyres, cloth, boards, cable drums, ski boots, rope, chain, chalk and more, come down to Bunjil Place from 9 to 13 January to experience the fun.
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Tangle by Polyglot Theatre Tangle invites children and their families to create a giant, vibrant, interactive artwork that shifts and grows over time. As they enter, each child is given a ball of colourful elastic thread which they can weave in and around tall golden poles. Tangle will be at Bunjil Place’s plaza from 17 to 20 January.
What would your last meal be? Beef brisket and pumpkin. What is your most memorable moment? No one ever forgets their first Christmas. What event past or present would you like to witness? Christmas Eve Carols by Candlelight – my boss won’t let me take that day off, even though I apply for it every year. Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Dr Chris Brown, Craig Goodwin and Mariah Carey.
If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Turducken.
What was your first job? Shovelling snow out of people’s driveways in winter.
Where is your dream holiday destination? Somewhere warm – we’re sick of the cold climate! Maybe the Maldives or the Caribbean.
What are the three most used apps on your phone? Google Maps, Big Buck Hunter and Doodle Jump.
What were you like as a kid? Very kind, sweet, and super affectionate but I often got too excited.
What’s one question that you have always wanted answered? Why don’t I get paid overtime?
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What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? I’ve been reading ‘The night before Christmas’. I find I can really relate to the characters and what they’re going through on an emotional level more than I can with most novels. I enjoy watching nature documentaries and listening to artists like Kerrigan La-Brooy and Gary Ellis.
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‘Brazen’ carjacker jailed By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man who held up drivers at knifepoint during a series of “audacious” carjackings in the South East has been jailed. Damian Raux, 21, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court on 14 December to two counts of aggravated carjacking, theft, aggravated assault and attempted aggravated carjacking. Sentencing judge Kellie Blair said the victims were left “shaken and frightened” by the “extremely brazen” carjackings in public. Two of them had been lured by a female accomplice via social media chat. “Put simply, your offending was audacious and outrageous, and must be sternly denounced by the court.” In the first act, Raux opened the driver side door of an Toyota Corolla idling at traffic lights at Princes Highway and Wedgewood Road, Hallam in the early hours of 10 January 2021. He held a 30-centimetre hunting knife to
the driver’s throat, and said: “If you don’t get out, I will kill you.” Raux dragged the man out of the car and felled him with several punches to the head. He and the female accomplice stole the victim’s wallet, $540 cash, bankcards and a gold iPhone X, then fled in the victim’s car. A second victim in a Camry had arranged to meet the female via Instagram and to pick up her purported “cousin” Raux at a bus stop in Tristania Street, Doveton on 16 January. As they drove, Raux held a knife to the driver’s neck and demanded he “stop the car or I will kill you”. The victim stopped on Kidds Road and ran away as Raux threatened him with a knife. The female and Raux drove away, with the victim unsuccessfully trying to hold onto the driver’s side door. The Camry was found “extensively damaged” in Lawson Way, Endeavour Hills later that morning. It cost the victim $3000 to repair.
The victim – a refugee from Afghanistan and Uber driver – stated it was the “worst thing that has ever happened to him”, Judge Blair noted. He said he no longer felt safe driving at night. On 23 January 2021, a third victim was attacked as the female wielded a knife and demanded his BMW car keys near Ascot Park in Pakenham. Raux punched him to the head and put him in a headlock while the victim yelled for help. The victim was taken to hospital and underwent surgery for stab wounds – which were not inflicted by Raux. At the time of offending, Raux was abusing alcohol, cannabis, ice and cocaine. His criminal history of theft, robbery, assault, weapon and breach of bail included stints in jail. Judge Blair noted Raux’s “difficult” childhood, exposed to domestic violence and “disrupted” living situations. He was kicked out of home at 15, and spent time sleeping in parks in Melbourne and Dandenong.
The judge found there was “special reason” to not jail Raux for the mandatory minimum three-year non-parole period for aggravated carjacking. This was his intellectual disability, his autism diagnosis and other psychological vulnerabilities. The longer Raux spent in custody, the more he was at risk of becoming institutionalised and entrenched with anti-social and pro-criminal values, the court heard. He was at a high-risk of reoffending. But he had positive rehabilitation prospects, being youthful and with NDIS and family supports, Judge Blair stated. “I am of the view that community protection in your case can best be achieved by your rehabilitation.” Raux was convicted and jailed for two years, followed by a two-year community corrections order. The CCO includes a justice plan prepared by Disability Justice and judicial monitoring.
Crime on the rise: Family violence order breaches prevalent From page 1 Statewide, the overall offence rate per 100,000 people reduced by 5 per cent, resulting in the lowest overall offence rate since 2011. There were 474,446 criminal offences recorded in Victoria for the year ending September 2022, representing a decrease of 21,373 offences or 4.3 per cent from the same 12-month period in 2021. This represents the lowest number of criminal offences committed in the year
ending September since 2014. Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Rick Nugent said it was really pleasing to see total crime in Victoria well down on previous years. “While we anticipate overall crime will increase gradually as we move further away from the pandemic, Victoria Police will be doing everything we can to keep crime as low as possible,” he said. “Proactive policing will continue to be a
pivotal component in Victoria Police’s approach to reducing crime and holding offenders accountable in 2023 and beyond. “This includes Operation Alliance teams creating a hostile environment for the state’s worst youth offenders, the VIPER and Echo Task forces dismantling organised crime groups, Operation Achilles officers arresting dangerous drivers and seizing cars, and local detectives running co-ordinated operations to target burglars and car thieves.”
Data from the Crime Statistics Agency shows a rise in crime in Casey over the last year. Photo: SUPPLIED
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A fire at an unoccupied home in Hampton Park last week has caught the attention of police. The Hampton Park Fire Brigade responded to the incident just before midnight on Thursday 15 December on Hampton Drive. “Crews arrived to find significant smoke issuing from the roof. Initial internal searches were conducted and fortunately no one was inside and the property was abandoned,” the brigade said on its Facebook page. “With help from our supporting crews we were able to contain the spread and extinguish the fire quickly, ensuring there were no injuries or risk to surrounding properties.” An arson chemist attended the property on Friday 16 December to inspect the scene. Police confirmed on Tuesday 20 December that the investigation into the cause remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
That’s a wrap for 2022 Thanks for reading Star News this year! Our next edition will be available to grab on Thursday 12 January and will be the annual favourite Year In Review edition, looking back on the highs and lows of 2022 – newsmakers, best pictures, our favourite quotes, front pages and more. On behalf of everyone at Star News, we hope you enjoy the festive period however you choose to celebrate and have a happy and safe new year.
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SOCIALLY SPEAKING Long-time Berwick College principal Kerri Bolch was recently honoured as one of the nation’s best educators. Our Facebook readers had this to say about the achievement: Sonia Barratt: Well deserved. She was one of my favourite teachers. Helen Smith: The Health and Wellness Centre is a wonderful achievement for Berwick College... Very glad to hear you ensured it came to fruition after all those years. Julie Galante: Well done Kerri. What a great achievement.
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Melbourne Demons AFLW fans got up close and personal with the 2022 Premiership Cup at Bunjil Place on Monday 19 December. The Dees won their maiden premiership in late November in a nail-biter against Brisbane, coming from behind to vanquish the Lions on their home ground. General manager of Melbourne’s AFLW program, Marcus Wagner said bringing the cup to Bunjil Place was a special occasion. “Casey is home for our AFLW program, and the local community has shown immense support since the beginning of the competition – particularly this year, with back-to-back seasons,” Mr Wagner said. “We love our connection with the City of Casey and look forward to supporting each other in the years to come.” The AFLW side play home games at Casey Fields while the men’s side train there during the week. The VFL and VFLW affiliated sides, the Casey Demons, are also based at Casey Fields. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said the Melbourne Football Club and
Casey residents Natalie, Lachie, Nydane and Tim. 311779 the City of Casey proudly embarked on a 30year partnership in 2009, and since then have been working together to promote and engage the community in sport, create talent pathways and provide unique opportunities for residents.
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“This partnership has been pivotal in engaging our diverse and rapidly growing community in sport and physical activity, either as spectators or participants, from Casey Fields to the MCG,” Ms Duff said. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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MP bumped to CBD office By Eleanor Wilson Berwick MP Brad Battin will be forced to work from Melbourne’s CBD for the indefinite future, after Parliament was unable to find him an appropriate office in his electorate. Mr Battin is currently working from temporary parliamentary offices in St Andrews Place, Melbourne, while Parliament Victoria’s Department of Parliamentary Services continues its search for a permanent location in his South East seat. Mr Battin, who has served the Gembrook district since 2010, moved out of his office in Officer last week after he was officially declared as the member for Berwick. The Gembrook District was abolished as part of the 2021 redistribution, with constituents divided into the new seats of Pakenham and Berwick. The Officer office space has now been occupied by new Pakenham MP Emma Vulin. Despite the move, Mr Battin assured the community he will still be readily available to service the community. “I do find it frustrating not being in my electorate, the residents have voted for me to represent them and they expect me to be there for that representation,” he said. To combat the issue, the shadow minister said he is planning to collaborate with local cafes and community hubs in Berwick to remain accessible to the community until a local office is found. “From January we will set up a couple of locations in the electorate where we’ll be at the same time each week, for those people who want to pop in for a discussion. “I’ll spend more time in cafes in Berwick in the next couple of months then I will in my Melbourne office.” The location and times of these meetings will be communicated via Mr Battin’s social
Mr Battin moved out of his Gembrook office in Officer last week. media. Mr Battin can be contacted at brad.bat-
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Brad Battin adds to portfolio By Eleanor Wilson Berwick MP Brad Battin has added another notch to his shadow ministry belt following the announcement of the Liberal Party’s shadow cabinet line-up over the weekend. Mr Battin will take on the role of shadow minister for criminal justice reform, alongside his existing shadow portfolios of police, youth justice, crime prevention and corrections. Criminal justice reform is a new portfolio for the Liberal Party, with Mr Battin stating statistics point to a “rotating door in the justice system” which require “new thinking and a fresh approach”. In Victoria, over 50 per cent of people who complete a prison sentence return to the criminal justice system within two years, he said. More than 50 per cent of people in prison have a previous diagnosis of a mental health issue and up to 80 per cent of young people in prison have a diagnosed psychological disorder. The former police officer said he “can’t wait to get into these portfolios and get the conversation going that we need change”. “I look forward to working with experts in the field, academics and community-based organisations to put together reforms that deliver on improving community safety,” Mr Battin said. “These reforms will focus on prevention and working with the health sector to establish ways to work with people living with a men-
tal health issue so we can treat them, not jail them.” The shadow cabinet assembly saw Caulfield MP David Southwick continue his role as deputy leader of the Liberal Party, while Sandringham MP Brad Rowswell stepped up as shadow treasurer. Thirty-six year old Rowswell, who is serving his second term in government, represents a shadow cabinet of fresh faces. Newly elected Kew MP Jess Wilson will tackle three shadow portfolios including finance, economic reform and housing affordability, while Nepean MP Sam Groth also gained a seat at the frontbench, with his youth, and tourism sports and events portfolios. In the Upper House, newly-elected South Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Ann-Marie Hermans was assigned shadow minister for emergency services, WorkCover and TAC and newly elected Northern Metropolitan region MP Evan Mulholland became shadow cabinet secretary. Former Liberal leader Matthew Guy did not receive a shadow portfolio in the line-up. MP Peter Walsh stayed on as deputy leader of the Coalition and leader for the Nationals, with Lowan MP Emma Kealy rising up as deputy leader for the Nationals. The shadow cabinet make-up marks the start of Liberal Party leader John Pesutto’s side, after he narrowly beat Mr Battin 17-16 in the battle for the opposition top-spot on 8 December.
Charges laid over hit-run Mibenge Nsenduluka, AAP A Melbourne man has been charged over a fatal hit and run in the city’s southeast while allegedly driving a stolen vehicle. After a year-long investigation, police charged the 26-year-old from Narre Warren with a range of offences including dangerous driving causing death, theft of motor vehicle and criminal damage by fire. A 58-year-old man was struck and killed by berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
a car while riding a bicycle along Hallam Road in the early hours of 6 January. Detectives allege the car was stolen at the time of the collision and the driver failed to stop. A stolen car believed to have been involved in the crash was found burnt out near the crime scene earlier this year. The man is set to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court on 10 January.
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Nossal reaching new heights Despite disruptions to classroom learning born out of the Covid pandemic, Nossal High School has recorded some of its best VCE results since the school was established 13 years ago. The select entry government school is often regarded as one of the best in the state, yet its 2021 and 2022 VCE results show it is reaching new heights. The Berwick school recorded a median ATAR of 93.6 and a median study score of 36 - the latter being the best in its history, according to principal Roger Page. “Our students will always perform well, we’re a select entry school so they come in with high levels of aspiration and capability. But last year we received our best results in our 13-year history and this year was our best median study score… and these are the kids that have been most impacted by Covid.” While the students’ pandemic resilient performance may be surprising to many, Mr Page said the Berwick school was acquainting students with an online learning model before Covid was a blip on the radar. “I’m very pleased [with the results] but not really surprised, because the kids are very well motivated and prepared for online learning,” he said. “Prior to Covid lockdown, about five or six years ago we began to establish a set of digital days for the students to complete their learning online. “The concept for that came from research we were hearing which showed that students were not aptly prepared for university, which takes on more of an online learning approach with online lectures and so forth. “We wanted to start to prepare our students beyond their secondary education. “Our focus is not just about the ATAR score,
it’s about preparing our students for university and the outside world, broadening their horizons and ensuring they become better citizens as well.” Of the 2022 Nossal cohort, 11 students achieved an ATAR score of 90 or above, including Shashini Kandamulla, who woke up on Monday 12 December to a score of 99.15. “I was so nervous to click that button, but I did it because my Dad was standing right behind me,” she said. “I think my parents were more nervous than I was because they work so hard to support me and my education so there was a lot riding on it for them too. “I was aiming for above 99 so I was really happy and so relieved to see my score and know all the hard work paid off.” The Cranbourne resident said she took a bus, two trains and walked a kilometre on foot to get to and from school each day, but maintains the commute was worth it to attend the school. Shashini hopes to study medicine at Monash University, but dentistry and engineering are also potential career paths for her. Fellow student Harejen Pasupathidasan said he wasn’t overly confident walking out of his exams, but was pleasantly surprised to discover he had obtained a score of 99.10. He said subject choice was an important contributor to his final ATAR score. “Try not to focus on the subjects people say will get you a high score, just do the subjects you enjoy. For me, the subjects I really liked turned out to be my highest scoring subjects.” Like Shashini, Harejen hopes to study medicine at Monash University, but the pair still need to undertake a series of interviews before they find out if they have been accepted into the course.
Nossal High School principal Roger Page with 2022 Dux, Sayam Mehta, who achieved an ATAR score of 99.75. Picture: SUPPLIED
We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions
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As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re building the Metro Tunnel. Taking our busiest train lines through a new tunnel under the city to run more trains to and from our suburbs. The City Loop will also be closed for upgrades. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions and no City Loop trains City Loop
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Casey sticks with tradition By Eleanor Wilson The City of Casey will continue to hold its Australia Day citizenship ceremony on 26 January, despite Federal Government giving local councils flexibility to choose which day they hold the ceremonies. On Friday, 16 December, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles announced local councils could hold Australia Day citizenship ceremonies between 23 and 29 January. The change overrides a controversial rule by the former Morrison Government, which meant any council that didn’t hold ceremonies on January 26 could be stripped of their right to hold citizenship events, as a number of Melbourne local governments refused to recognise the national holiday. Despite the changes made available to councils, City of Casey’s director community life Callum Pattie confirmed its citizenship ceremonies would go ahead on the public holiday. “We are currently reviewing and developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) that will be informed by extensive consultation with the local Indigenous community, as well as broader Casey community,” he said. “The RAP will inform council’s position on this, and all other related matters.” In 2017, Yarra and Darebin councils were stripped of their power to hold citizenship ceremonies after both councils voted not to hold the ceremonies on 26 January, in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
The City of Casey will continue to hold citizenship ceremonies on 26 January, despite changes in legislation. 203538 Both councils would have their ability to hold the ceremonies restored, Mr Giles said. Mr Giles said his government was “removing red tape” around the ceremonies, although he added it remained a “strong expectation” they were held on 26 January. “Australian citizenship is an important common bond for all Australians, whether by birth or by choice, and lies at the heart of a unified, cohesive and inclusive Australia,” he said. “The government’s priority is to ensure that, where people have made the choice to become Australian citizens, they are afforded that opportunity in their own communities, with friends and family, in a timely way.” The federal government says there are less than 100,000 citizenship applications on hand for the first time in five years. - With AAP
Two arrested following foray Detectives from the Dandenong-based Youth Gang Team have arrested and charged two teenagers as part of Operation Alliance, following a serious assault at a Hallam fast food restaurant earlier this month. Detectives executed two warrants in Narre Warren South and Lynbrook on Wednesday 14 and Monday 19 December respectively, in relation to an incident on Tuesday 6 December. Police will allege the males were part of a group of youths who boarded a Narre Warren bus and sat behind a 16-year-old boy about 3.45pm on Tuesday 6 December. Investigators have been told the victim overheard the youths talking about attacking him so when the bus stopped near the corner of Hallam Road and Princes Highway, he ran and was chased by the youths. The boy sought refuge at a nearby fastfood outlet, jumping over the front counter to hide in the back. However the group pursued and cornered the victim before allegedly punching and kicking him to the ground behind the counter, police said. The youths allegedly continued to beat the victim while on the ground until workers intervened and chased the offenders from the store. The 16-year-old victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An 18-year-old Narre Warren South man was arrested and charged with affray, assault in company and unlawful assault. He was bailed to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 25 May 2023. A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged with affray, assault in company, unlawful assault, and commit an indictable offence while on bail. He has been bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
An 18-year-old from Narre Warren South and a 16-year-old were arrested on Monday 19 December following a frightening incident at a fast-food outlet in Hallam. Police continue to investigate the assault and are searching for several other offenders. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au Victoria Police is relentlessly pursuing, disrupting, and dismantling the state’s worst youth gangs as part of Operation Alliance. In the year leading up to the start of December, Operation Alliance has made more than 1350 arrests, resulting in almost 3000 charges being laid. Since the operation commenced in September 2020, the overall number of youth gang members has reduced by 103 people.
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Shopping strips with a view Local shopping precincts in the City of Casey have been refreshed with six incredibly bright outdoor murals, new outdoor furniture and bold wayfinding signage. The suite of works was completed with funding from the Victorian Government’s Outdoor Activation Fund, which encourages a return to in-person shopping by supporting businesses in those precincts to operate outdoors. The murals were designed and painted by a number of different artists and each of them draw inspiration from the suburb in which they are located: Ritchies IGA Wall At 4/14 Webb Street, Narre Warren. The Sacred Kingfisher represents Australia and its turquoise blue backing offers a strik-
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Oakgrove marks 25 years By Mary Amalraj It was a magical day for Oakgrove Community Centre as we celebrated our 25th anniversary on Sunday 4 December which seemed to be a fantastic event with a great turnout. Community members were treated to various market stalls, performing groups, face painting, pony rides, jumping castle, door prizes, a sausage sizzle and food vans. A Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony were performed by individuals from Bunurong Country as a sign of respect for Traditional Custodians past and present. Oakgrove welcomed Holt MP Cassandra Fernando and Bruce MP Julian Hill as special guests. The event paved a way to meet new community members and listen to their wants and needs. The Oakgrove Community is very much multicultural from diverse backgrounds and age groups, so we would like to welcome everyone to the centre where you can always feel inclusive and safe. The support from the past and present committee of governance, volunteers, staff and tutors have been incredible over the past years and we look forward to many more to come. *Mary Amalraj is the manager of Oakgrove Community Centre.
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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way
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Casey Highway Patrol encourages you to play your part in creating a safe road system these holidays. your phone puts other road users at risk. “The selfish decision to take those illicit drugs or have those few extra drinks prior to driving puts other road users at risk.” Acting Sergeant Paul Holland said Casey Highway Patrol would be out patrolling the roads this Christmas and holiday period to hold you to account for the promise that you made the day you got your licence. “We want you to consider not just yourself but other road users when you are out driving on the roads, thinking of the impact your driving decisions may have on your families, friends or loved ones, wherever your journey takes you this festive period,” Acting Sgt Holland said.
“We will be checking your speed by using handheld lasers and moving mode radars, we will be conducting breath tests on every vehicle intercepted and we will be conducting drug tests. “All with the aim of holding you to account for the promise that you made on the day that you got your licence. “We have ticket books and a pen and we will not be afraid to use them, all with the aim of holding you to account for breaking your promise!” Casey Highway Patrol wishes you and your families a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year and hope they don’t have to have any roadside conversations with you.
Thank you for your trust in me to be elected as your Member for the new seat of Berwick, I look forward to being your voice in Parliament. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for the support I received during the election campaign. To the many volunteers, supporters and well-wishers, your time, skills, encouragement and kind words for what we do as a community was greatly appreciated. Like every Christmas, I encourage you to support local and continue to look after each other in this Festive season. Each dollar you spend in the local area supports jobs and the community. We are lucky to have many small businesses who are active in supporting sports and community groups, now is the time to return that support. Please be safe out on the roads and drive safely, the road toll continues to climb. We know the roads across Victoria are not in the condition they should be, and this must be addressed, but we will all need to make sure we drive to the conditions, remain patient with each other, and make sure you have no empty chairs at the Christmas table. Finally, from my family to yours, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. I will be in touch and look forward to working with you in 2023. Brad Battin, Berwick MP
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Multicultural Senior Citizens Groups Are you a senior citizen from a Greek, Italian or Hungarian background? Would you like to meet, socialise and talk with other seniors from your background? Would you like to make new friends? At the John Pandazopoulos Public Hall at 76 Power Road, Doveton, the Berwick and District Greek Club meets on Mondays from 10am. To find out more, call John on 0413 411 220. The Italian Corona Seniors Club meets at the same address on Tuesdays from 10am. For more information, call Francesca on 0411 295 792. The Hungarian Seniors Seniors Group meets at the same address, on Wednesdays from 10am. To find out more, call Julius on 9544 9094. These Seniors Groups and others at the hall will have been meeting in harmony together for the last 25 years next year.
Food drive Hallam Friends of Red Cross and Hallam Community Learning Centre are working together on a food drive for refugees in our local community. Anyone can make non-perishable food donations, which will be delivered to needy locals. Donations can be dropped off Mondays-Fridays 10am-3pm at Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Road, Hallam. Details: 9703 1688 or 0455 566 570.
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World Fare @ Night at the Dandenong Night Market Come and celebrate what Dandenong Market is renowned for – great authentic street food and entertainment from around the world - consider yourself invited. We’re adding to the flavour mix with live music, pop up wine bars, street theatre, cultural performances, boutique stalls, all under bright festival lights. Each night will have a different offer, as diverse as Dandenong Market itself. And colourful, inclusive and fabulous free live entertainment every night.
We’re blending food, culture, music and retail together for an adventurous free family-friendly event that adds to a great summer vibe in the south east! 5, 12 and 19 January from 5pm to 9.30pm at the Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland Street, Dandenong.
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women focus group to be held every two weeks. The group has a key focus on developing and supporting Afghan women, especially the new arrivals to get connected in the community, receive relevant information to access the government services, overcome day to day challenges and integrate into Australian society. A light refreshment will also be provided. Details: info@bakhtar.org.au or 9703 2555
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Planning ahead for 2023 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH How has 2022 been for you and your business? Did you achieve everything you had set out to at the beginning of the year or did the scourge of Covid-19 or any other external factors derail your plans? One thing’s for sure, New Year’s Eve resolutions don’t cut it. Statistics show that your chance of success in achieving a New Year’s resolution is around 10 per cent, i.e. there’s a 90 per cent chance of missing it! In previous articles we have discussed the value in setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-specific) goals and as well as the importance of having an ‘accountability partner’ (someone that will hold you accountable to your defined objective(s)), so as we near the end of the year, this is the perfect time to be thinking about your goals for 2023 so that you can hit the road running next year. How do you go about setting your goals? People do this in different ways, but there are some approaches that will significantly improve success, so let’s discuss these using the SMART principle: Specific There is no doubt that the better defined the goal, the more likely you are to hit it. ‘Improving profitability’ is nowhere near specific enough since quite different approaches will be required in making a 5 per cent profit as opposed to 50 per cent, so a defined number or percentage should be specified.
Set your 2023 business goals now! Measurable The more specific your target, the easier it will be to measure it. The benefit in doing this is that you can review your progress periodically to see if you are on track. For example, if your target is to make an annual profit of $60,000, then on average you would need to make
$5000 each month to hit the target. There is an important point to be made here, when tracking financial data, determine first if there is a level of seasonality to your income so that you can vary your periodic expectations accordingly by month. Retail stores should expect much higher income in December and Janu-
ary whereas the construction and manufacturing sectors should typically expect less in these months and hence the expectations on other months should allow for this accordingly. Achievable A great way to determine if a particular goal is attainable is to look at the results for the previous year. It was Confucius (551 BC – 479 BC) who said: “Study the past if you would define the future” and so by looking at what happened previously (and understanding why), your ability to predict results for the coming year will be greatly enhanced. For example, if your business turned over $1m last year, then a target of $3m may well be bordering on unrealistic, but by thinking about what is possible and how, you should be able to define what a reasonable increase might be. Relevant Only set goals that you need and are prepared to work towards. There is no point in setting goals that you neither believe in nor will provide a measurable benefit for your business. This is especially true if you will be delegating achievement of a goal to another staff member. It is essential that they have responsibility for achieving it and are committed to what they see as a realistic goal. Time-specific This is an element that is often overlooked in goal-setting but as for the ‘Specific’ item above, it is very important to be completely unambiguous about the actual deadline. A goal to be achieved “by the end of the year” is simply not specific enough since it is not clear whether this is financial or calendar year and if the latter, before Christmas or by 31 December, so be precise about the end date. Have a safe and relaxing Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year! Ian Ash is the managing director of OrgMent Business Solutions.
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Statement time in DDCA By David Nagel The monumental individual performances of round six were replaced with some huge team statements as Dandenong and District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 now heads into a three-week hiatus for the holiday period. Reigning premier Springvale South assumed top position on the ladder with a crushing victory over Parkmore, while Buckley Ridges kept its coveted top-two chances alive with a brilliant bowling display against previously undefeated Hallam Kalora Park. St Mary’s is celebrating its first win of the season after a grinding run-chase against Narre South, while North Dandenong (2/172) heads into the break in the top half of the ladder after rolling Berwick (6/171) on its homedeck at Arch Brown Reserve. The Maroons – seventh after round four have now won two of their last three games to leapfrog the Bears into fourth position. Things started well for Berwick, with skipper Jordy Cleland winning the toss and electing to bat first, but early indicators suggested the Bears were in for a tough fight. Sushant Gupta (12-3-3-29) had Jake Hancock (4) back in the sheds early, as Lachy Brown (24 off 25) kept the run rate ticking over nicely. Gupta continued to be a nuisance, rattling the stumps of both Brown and Cleland (9) to have the Bears on the backfoot at 3/49. Matt Chasemore (20 off 53) and Damith Mapa Ralalage (33 off 75) shared a steadying 34-run stand, before Mitch Shirt (45 not out off 59) gave the Bears some much-needed impetus heading into the break. While Nimesh Kariyawasam (12-0-3-61) did share wicket-taking honours, it was the fantastic bowling of Gupta that set things up for the Maroons. He went at less than 2.5 runs per over, keeping the Bears’ bats under lock and key alongside some economical spells from Zarak Azeel (7-0-0-21) and Alamdar Raza (7-1-0-15). The Maroons never looked in trouble in reply, cruising to victory with almost nine overs left in the locker. Openers Rajitha Ranaweera (53) and Ramneet Dhindsa (24) kicked things off with a halfcentury opening stand, before Javed Khan (67 not out off 76) joined the party to steer the Maroons to victory. Berwick’s bowling has lacked fire-power and potency of late; conceding 441 runs at an economy rate of 5.45 over the last fortnight. To make things worse, the Bears have only picked up six wickets along the way.
Leading from the front. Buckley Ridges skipper Ben Wright made a crucial half century against Picture: ROB CAREW Hallam Kalora Park on Saturday. 308815 Buckley Ridges (8/185) has made it backto-back wins and consolidated a top-three position after Daniel Watson (3/25 off 7) brought the Hallam Kalora Park (147) run-chase to its knees at Hallam Reserve. Picking a winner was nigh on impossible in this one as Jagveer Hayer (28) and Kevin Kean (20) edged the Hawks to 3/79, building a latelaunching pad for the middle-to-lower order. But Watson went bang, bang, bang…removing Hayer, Sean Paynter (0) and Sachith Jayasingha (0) to reduce the Hawks to 6/80. The Hawks produced a miracle lower-order batting performance to get across the line last week but - despite the best intentions of Ciaron Connolly (29 not out) and Lauchy Gregson (19) – could not repeat the dose this time around. Watson was well-supported by Sanka Dinesh (12-1-3-36), while Hadi Jayaratne (9.31-2-37) finished off a great game in fine style. Three Wookey Medal votes should be heading Jayaratne’s way after his 68 from just 57 balls had earlier helped resurrect a shaky 4/68 Bucks’ scoreline. Jayaratne shared a match-defining 90-run
stand with skipper Ben Wright (51), who remained steadfast in more than two hours at the crease. The Hawks had two main weapons with the ball, with skipper Jordy Hammond (12-3-4-37) and Leigh Booth (7-1-3-37) doing everything possible to keep the Hawks perfect record intact. Susantha Pradeep produced the best individual performance of round seven to lead St Mary’s (6/186) to its first win of the season against Narre South (9/185) at Carroll Reserve. Pradeep (12-0-4-46) claimed four wickets to be the star performer with the ball, then produced a magnificent 65 not out to lead the Saints to victory. But it was certainly no one-man show, with Deeshan Vimukthi (2/38) and Keppler Fernandez (2/23) helping to keep the Narre South score gettable, while Kasun Niranjana (31) shared a 69-run stand with Pradeep to get the Lions across the line. Duveen Kalansooriya (32) was influential at the top-of-the-order, while skipper Wendyl Pires (19) took his team to the brink of victory.
Narre South couldn’t back up its heroics from last week, although Vineth Jayasuriya (65), Ethan de Vries (32), Harsha de Silva (27) and Harry Finch (2/38) can hold their heads high in defeat. And Springvale South (6/202) remains undefeated and looming ominously over the Turf 1 competition after an emphatic run-chase against a plucky Parkmore (9/201) at Wachter Reserve. The Pirates appeared to be right in the contest after Mohomad Safras (49), Amal Athulathmudali (29), Madhawa Fonseka (25), Dulan Waduge (24) and Johann Brohier (23) had worked together beautifully to post a 200-plus score. It was no mean feat against a Bloods attack that had Blade Baxter (3/56), Jarryd Straker (2/26) and Jackson Sketcher (2/26) doing most of the damage. The Pirates’ hopes received an early boost after the dinner break when Arune Suganthirakumar (1/43) removed last week’s centurymaker – Bloods skipper – Ryan Quirk (3) with just 10 runs on the board. But Jordy Wyatt (68) soon put things in perspective! The damaging number-three toyed with the Pirates’ attack, whacking 10 fours and a six in a 40-ball innings that changed the context of the match. Wyatt dominated a 97-run partnership for the second wicket with opener Mitch Forsyth (30) that took less than an hour to complete! Wyatt’s utter domination was then transposed into six premiership points as Cam Forsyth (59 not out) smashed five boundaries and one six to lead the Bloods to a hard-held victory. Baxter (28) completed a good day at the office, sharing a 66-run union with Forsyth. Athulathmudali (3/28 off 7) remained calm for the Pirates as the carnage took place around him. The Bloods had more than 10 overs in hand when stumps were pulled for the final time in 2022. The Bloods will need to remain focussed over the break, with a trip to Hallam Kalora Park their first assignment of the new year. Parkmore will head to Park Oval to take on Buckley Ridges when play resumes on Saturday 14 January. DDCA TURF 1 LADDER – ROUND 7 Springvale South 36, Hallam Kalora Park 33, Buckley Ridges 30, North Dandenong 18, Berwick 15, Parkmore 12, Narre South 12, St Mary’s 12.
Locals delivering big at U19 National Championships By Jonty Ralphsmith Casey-South Melbourne fast bowler Devlin Webb has started off the Under-19 National Championships effectively for Vic Country, picking up four wickets in his first three games. In his first game against New South Wales Metro, Webb was brought on at second change, but was one of just two bowlers who bowled their full complement finishing with 1/66 off his 10, while he also scored 19 runs in a poor team batting performance. The following day against Western Australia, he picked up two wickets and cleaned up his economy rate, conceding 41 off his 10. His quickies were unleashed with the new ball and among his wickets was opener Teague Wyllie, who has already played Sheffield Shield cricket for Western Australia. He backed that up with 1/29 off six overs against New South Wales Country the following day. Casey-South Melbourne spinner Liam O’Connor didn’t have as much success with the ball in the first two games, going at an economy rate of more than eight in nine overs across those games while not managing a wicket. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
It’s with the bat that Harrish Kannan has done most of his work at Casey-South Melbourne, but his left arm chinaman bowling has been most impressive so far at the National Picture: STAR NEWS Championships. 307623 He proved his credentials, however, with a much more respectable 1/24 off seven against NSW Country. Meanwhile, Dandenong Premier Cricketer Josh Sawrey has been impressive in the two games he was called upon, picking
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DeMattia backed up a 53-ball 44 against Northern Territory batting at six with a century against New South Wales Country. Needing 276 to win, the 17-year-old was promoted to open the batting and did so with sterling effect, forming a 112-run opening partnership to lower the required run-rate, and then carrying his bat in the nine wicket victory. DeMattia finished with 127 at a strike rate of 87, the knock containing 14 boundaries as he demonstrated maturity and skill beyond his years. The duel sporting prospect also bowled five overs of mediums against Queensland Country, picking up a wicket. Meanwhile, the strength of Vic Metro’s top order has meant Harrish Kannan has been called upon only once in Vic Metro’s first three hits, dismissed for 17 off 59 batting at four. His left-arm wrist-spin, however, rarely seen when he’s wearing Casey-South Melbourne colours, have been called upon to bowl 19 overs across the three matches, and he has picked up a wicket at a respectable economy rate of just over four. Thursday, 22 December, 2022
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Swannies rolled in Panthers’ first win By Jonty Ralphsmith Dandenong is finally on the board in the 2022/23 Vic Premier Cricket season! The Panthers won by two wickets with two balls to spare after taking 11 off left-armer Jackson Fry’s final over. And who else but veteran Brett Forsyth to lead them to a win with a remarkable 20th career century? The knock of 104 not out lifts Forsyth to the top of the VPC run-scoring table, with 279 at an average of 40 so far this season. Casey South Melbourne batted first at home, with opener Luke Manders backing up his big century with a 77 that held the first part of the innings together, with Dandenong breaking through consistently at the other end. Opening bowler Ben Allison did the most damage, claiming five scalps from his 10 overs, including that of Victoria representative Ash Chandrasinghe, and Manders later in the day. Keeper Devin Pollock was busy at the crease once Manders was dismissed, his 39 off 38 getting the Swans up to a total of 9/200. Forsyth received little assistance from the rest of the batting order - after his 53-run second-wicket partnership with Sahan Perera was broken - none of the other batters passing 20. His strike rate of 73 was well in excess of the required four runs needed per over, and his side was able to take strike bowlers Fry and Ruwantha Kellapotha for better than that rate. It was Nathan Lambden who stood up for Will Carr’s men, taking 4/27 off his 10 overs, including 3/13 off his final five overs to put pressure on the lower order to stick around. Below is a recap of the final two overs, off which Dandenong required 17 runs to win with three wickets to win.
Brett Forsyth delivered for the Panthers with a brilliant century at Casey Fields. 225296 Picture: STAR NEWS Over 48.1: Lambden to Sam Newell, two runs, lofted over cover to the outfield. Over 48.2: Lambden to Newell, wicket. Banged in back of a length, Newell tries to ride it and lofts it to the man on the fence at deep backward square who makes no mistake. Over 48.3: Lambden to Akshat Buch, one run, short again with enough width that allows Buch to lean back on it and play it to deep third man for a single. Over 48.4: Lambden to Forsyth, one run.
Full ball, Forsyth tries to clear his front leg and go over the rope but it catches the inside portion of the bat and trickles to mid-off for a single. Over 48.5: Lambden to Buch, four runs. A bonus, pressure-relieving boundary for Dandenong. Full ball flicked into a vacant deep midwicket area between two outfielders on the legside. Over 48.6: Lambden to Buch, dot ball. Buch backed away and tried to create width and bounce to go over the offside, but it was bowled straight enough that all he could do was swing and miss. Over 50 - Nine runs to win. Over 49.1: Fry to Forsyth, wide plus one run. Down the legside, Forsyth tried to glance it but it missed everything and the ‘keeper couldn’t take it cleanly, enabling them to scamper a single. Over 49.1: Fry to Buch, one run. Full ball, lofted and falls just short of long on. Over 49.2: Fry to Forsyth two runs. Fry gets too straight and Forsyth clips him into a gap in the deep at forward square leg. Over 49.3: Fry to Forsyth two runs. Carbon copy to the previous ball, with again the outfielder needing to do legwork, and thus allowing the batters to come back for two. The shot brings up a century for Forsyth, warmly appreciated by his teammates. Over 49.4: Fry to Forsyth four runs. The field had to come up to stop the single and Forsyth goes back and across in his crease to give him the same look as the previous two balls and he again flicks it through square leg, with the ball this time reaching the rope, giving the Panthers First XI their first win of 2022/23.
Juniors earn well-deserved break in BDTA Cranbourne, Narre Warren North Red and Pakenham were the big winners in round 10 of the Osborne Shield on Saturday as the Berwick and District Tennis Association (BDTA) played its last round before Christmas. Players and parents have now earned a nice long break with play set to resume on Saturday 4 February, 2023. Here’s a rundown of this weekend’s results. SATURDAY Osborne Shield Berwick 0 0:8 v 3 6:36 Pakenham, Narre Warren North Black 0 2:34 v 3 6:48 Cranbourne, Drouin 1 3:36 v 2 5:46 Narre Warren North Red. Section 1 Rubbers Narre Warren 0 3:45 v 3 6:51 Beaconsfield Gold, Beaconsfield Blue 1 3:37 v 2 4:35 Pakenham, Officer Red 0 0:23 v 3 6:38 Drouin Gold, Cranbourne 2 4:33 v 1 2:13 Officer Blue. Section 2 Rubbers Narre Warren 2 4:29 v 1 3:35 Berwick Blue, Berwick White v Beaconsfield (Forfeit), Officer Red 3 6:37 v 0 0:14 Cranbourne Green, Cranbourne Black 2 4:31 v 1 3:31 Officer Blue. Section 3 Rubbers Berwick Blue 1 2:24 v 2 4:26 Beaconsfield, Harkaway 1 2:28 v 2 5:40 Cranbourne, Narre Warren (Forfeit) v Upper Beaconsfield. Section 4 Rubbers Clyde White 1 2:28 v 2 5:41 Officer, Beaconsfield 1 2:22 v 2 4:31 Clyde Blue, Narre Warren North 1 3:34 v 2 4:32 Narre Warren, Cranbourne 1 2:30 v 2 5:43 Harkaway. Section 5 Rubbers Fountain Gate (Forfeit) v Beaconsfield, Sandhurst 0 2:34 v 3 6:49 Pakenham, Bunyip 1 4:43 v 2 4:41 Cranbourne, Clyde 2 5:38 v 1 2:18 Narre Warren North. Section 6 Singles Narre Warren 3:33 v 5:40 Berwick Blue, Upper Beaconsfield 4:33 v 4:35 Beaconsfield, Berwick White 6:41 v 2:21 Clyde. Section 7 Singles Beaconsfield 5:42 v 3:30 Berwick Blue, Officer 22 STAR NEWS
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Family first NARRE WARREN BOWLS Narre Warren Bowls Club has finished off 2022 in fine style with five of six victorious in pennant competition. The only loss was by the club’s Division 2 side which still remains in fourth place on the ladder. All Saturday teams continue to perform well with all sitting in the top four on the ladder as we approach the last five rounds of the home-and-away season. Something interesting happened this week for the second time this season. Eric Sydenham and his grandson Mitchell McCauley - aged 14 and playing his first year of bowls - both played in rinks which were the best rink in their division. Earlier in the year, in only his second game, Mitch played in a rink which won 35 to 14, while on the same day proud grandfather Eric played in a rink which won 35 to 8! On Sunday Narre Warren Bowls Club hosted the finals of the Sandbelt Region 4’s for women and men, as well as the final of the over 60’s Women’s pairs. This was a great display of quality bowls and a team from Narre Warren won through to the final of the Men’s 4’s. In an enthralling game, the winner was decided after the last bowl of the last end came to rest. A short trail of the jack resulted in a composite side defeating the Narre Warren team by 14 shots to 9. The Narre Warren team of Scott Butterworth, Peter Butterworth, Cam Lee and Zak Storm were runners up and were unlucky in the end not to win the title. NARRE WARREN RESULTS SATURDAY PENNANT – ROUND 9 Side 1: (Away) lost to Mulgrave CC 6589 Points: 2. Ladder: 4th Best rink: Isobel Partington; Colin Groom; Eric Sydenham and Cam Bell: +9 Side 2: (Home) defeated Cranbourne 73-69 Points: 13. Ladder: 4th Best rink: Michael Graham; Mick Daly; Jim Kempf and Dennis Paul: +10 Side 3: (Home) defeated Cheltenham 99-48 Points: 18. Ladder: 1st Best rink: Peter Groom; Eric Marsden; Lorraine Marsden and Norm Hosmer: +17 Side 4: (Away) defeated Edithvale 9762 Points: 16. Ladder: 4th Best rink: Leonard O’Brien; Graham Dodd; Lindsay Gibson and Kevin Friend: +17 Side 5: (Home) defeated Monbulk 8367 Points: 15. Ladder: 2nd Best rink: Tom Wright; Mitch McCauley; Bill Isaacson and Robert Beare: +14 Side 6: (Away) defeated Sandringham 93-60 Points: 16. Ladder: 2nd Best rink: Pauline Blake; Pam Fry; Colin Hampton and Andy Tobler: +25 Rink of the Round Side 6: Skip Andy Tobler + 25 (Div 7 Sect 7)
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Primed for Pennant glory BERWICK BOWLS At a crucial part of the season the Berwick Bowling Club sees six of the eight pennant sides sitting in the top four at the break with a great opportunity to consolidate their positions on return to pennant on 17 January, 2023. With many changes to pennant sides from last season this is a fantastic result and proof of the depth within such a large club as Berwick. We may see more changes to sides as we look to strengthen and settle as many sides as possible with the lead up to finals which start for divisions 2 to 8 on 17 February and division 1 finals commencing on 4 March. Berwick 1 - Def by Pakenham - Ladder Position: 4th It’s fair to say the ones loss on the weekend was possibly the worst of the season to date. The cross-town rivalry always produces great games and with Pakenham getting stronger with player inclusions and availability they came to Berwick with one of their strongest line ups to date this year. It’s been hard to settle the top side rinks this season. More strength, but getting the combinations right has been a huge task for selectors with players out of form and unavailable it has proven a tough ask to date. The game on Saturday was neck and neck to the break but Pakenham were strong after the break and broke the Berwick sides resolve way too easily. Poor shot selection, poor attitudes and a lack of fight saw Pakenham storm home to get the win and a loss for Berwick which brings fifth-place Whittlesea closer and closer in the make-up of the ladder. When the ones have a great positive attitude and are willing to play 84 ends of bowls they are a hard side to beat, when this isn’t there, they are proving to be easy beats! It’s time to ‘man up’ ones and play every game with the same positive attitude that is required at Div 1 level. No predictions here as we can’t predict attitudes so we’ll see how it all plays out in the new year. Berwick 2 - Def Cheltenham 2 - Ladder Position: 1st The rink of Tom Cantwell, Malcolm Garner, Ron Lake and Charlie Azzopardi were the difference in this game on the weekend. With only one rink win and a draw this rink won by 22 shots to set up the day for the twos as they continue sitting on top of the ladder. They’ll go all the way the twos, they will finish on top and win the section is my prediction as the depth is just proving too strong for their opposition. The experience in our twos is showing that great teams (not individuals) win far more games than they lose and it’s a credit to the way they are going about it. Pleasing also to see Azzopardi back on the winners list too after a couple of tough weeks where the results weren’t going his way. Berwick 3 - Def by Cranbourne 1 - Ladder Position: 8th The development side is continuing to show improvement week after week. It is probably more experience that is getting the better of them at this stage and as a development side, this will come in time. Going into the break with a 20-odd shot lead, the threes were giving the top of the ladder Cranny boys a scare. But as stated above, experience of the Cranbourne side came to the fore, composing themselves and they managed to power home after the break. The improvement though in the players is showing with many of them giving a great insight during club championships and pennant. Was this the right decision making the threes a development side? Absolutely it was, the experience they are gaining is invaluable and the fast track of their development will only improve the club in time. Berwick 4 - Def Mulgrave CC 3 - Ladder Position: 2nd Well, we said the fours were coming and they’ve continued on their winning ways with a hard
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Berwick 1 comes together as one before the big game against Pakenham on Saturday. 313444 Pictures: SUPPLIED fought close win over Mulgrave CC 3 by nine shots after 84 ends. The rink of Ron Wheeldon, Susan Balkwell, John Kleverlaan and Karl Lapinskas were the standouts with a nine-shot win, with only the Alan Thompson rink going down by three shots in a great win. With finals qualifications important for all players in the new year it may just be that we continue to strengthen this side with those more experienced players helping out our development side. This will probably see the fours go into the top of the table clash against Pakenham 2 on Jan 21 with a big chance of toppling the top side and gearing up for a big finals campaign. Berwick 5 - Def Keysborough 3 - Ladder Position: 1st After a tough year last season the fives have hit the top of the table going into the Christmas break. What a fantastic effort to bounce back and continue to improve and to the point now where they have jumped to the top! The Rob McGrath rink including David Purdon, Ralph Jans and Vaughn Smith dominated the day with a resounding 18-shot win. Ralph Jans, although not overly impressed playing as a two, is proving to be a winning move and Rob McGrath’s effort through illness fantastic. It’s tight at the top of the table with only seven shots separating first to fifth but if the fives can continue to fight during their games they’ll be right in it come finals. Berwick 6 - Def Burden Park 3 - Ladder Position: 2nd What is commonly known as a complete smacking! The sixes doubled Burden Park’s total on the weekend 102 to 51 to score four big rink wins. They are now only two points behind the ladder leaders and are threatening to finish as well and as strongly as they did last season where they finished on top of the ladder. The
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sixes have probably been the most stable of the eight sides this year with very little unavailability it has been a very consistent selection process. Avril Steere’s rink won by 13, Tom McDermott’s by 11, Tony Wynen’s by 11 and Brucey Shearer’s by 16 after he pleaded with selectors to have his side reunited after his absence. Well done the sixes and maybe, just maybe, they can repeat their 2021/22 season result. Berwick 7 - Def Keysborough 4 - Ladder Position: 1st The sevens are still taking all before them. Green 1, Green 4, it doesn’t matter where they play, they don’t complain, they just get out there and get the job done! Finishing on top of the ladder in 2022 we are predicting their ladder position won’t change this season and they’ll take out the section. They are as hard as nails and proving tough to beat against any side they encounter. The Adairs’ were back and had their sea legs back to take a good six-shot win and as usual, if Alf Reina gets beaten, it’s never by much going down by two shots; but it was the rink of Helen Mathieson, Scott Waterfall, Marg Jorgensen and Terry Wood who set up Saturday’s win to get over the line by seven. Berwick 8 - Def by Armadale 7 - Ladder Position: 6th The poor old eights fell just short at Armadale on Saturday after a hard fought tussle. The poor old eights cop it every week, 21 unavailable last week, another 18 this week sees the eights cop the brunt of it! They haven’t had a settled side at all this season and we are thankful to those who continue to step up at the last minute when asked to fill the side. They aren’t completely out of finals contention yet and if we can get some stability down there they may be able to crack a finals spot. Now that most get the rest we’ve been wait-
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David Bond ponders his next move for Berwick. 313444
ing for there is still plenty going on at Berwick! With over-35 functions and 2000 barefoot bowlers through the door we see more functions this week as well as our Mixed Club Pairs Final on Tuesday night between Carmel and Ron Lake taking on the might of Karyn Mackie and Ethan Mills. The club pairs semi-finals are on Monday night which sees some cracking games and of course our $13000 Berwick Mazda and Victorian Statewide Conveyancing Casey Fours tournament on 6-7 January. It’s the biggest prizemoney event Berwick Bowling Club has ever hosted and the tournament is full with 42 teams and 168 bowlers vying for the $13000 in prizemoney. Region representatives, NSW and Victorian U18 Representatives, State representatives and premier division players are all coming along to play in the event so pop down and have a look at some great bowls over the two days. -John Rich
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