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By Cam Lucadou-Wells THE region’s top cop yearns for the old days.

The days when people could leave whatever they liked in their unlocked cars. Or they could walk to the milk bar any time of the day or night without being “molested”.

Long before there was the recent explosion in violent home-invasions and car-jackings on a scale “we haven’t seen before”.

“But unfortunately those days are long gone,” Superintendent Paul Hollowood told a crowd of up to 400 residents who had banded together at Sweeney Reserve on Saturday 10 September for answers to the crime spree.

It was hard to know what was driving the young offenders, Supt Hollowood told the Casey Residents Crime Prevention Gathering.

The grass-roots event - with self-defence demos and security expert stalls was organised by Andrew Hartley after his Narre Warren home was recently invaded by a carload of burglars.

Supt Hollowood said the offenders seemed “increasingly disengaged” from their families and culture, and coming under the sway of alcohol and drugs.

Many of them were repeat offenders, no matter how many times they were arrested and incarcerated.

“In the long run, we need to address the underlying issues.”

Supt Hollowood told Star News after the speech that some of the gang members were just “caught up” with peer influence. Most were repeat offenders.

“We’ve got to try to divert them to find some alternatives and channel them in the right direction.”

At Parkville youth detention centre, offenders were being kept busy with schooling and self-esteem programs -

Shaun and Melinda Butler at the recent Casey special meeting. 158805 but those efforts fell down when they came out.

“There are programs (outside) but no incentives for them to do it.”

In the juvenile criminal system, there was more of a focus on the offender’s welfare ahead of community safety.

Given the dangerous nature of recent crimes, these factors were in a

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“fine balance”, Supt Hollowood said.

Since May, there had been 160 major arrests by local cops - which was some progress in dismantling the gangs, Supt Hollowood said.

Recently, police freed up more frontline tactical officers “out on the road” and formed Taskforce Tense from some of the region’s best detectives.

“But we are not going to be able to

Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS enforce our way out of it,” Supt Hollowood warned the gathering.

He urged residents to be more aware of their surroundings, have home security measures and learn to support each other in “these trying times”.

In recent weeks, the escalating crime rate, the weekend night shutdown of Endeavour Hills police station, and police numbers have been

hotly debated.

Casey Council has launched an online petition and flown its council flag at half-mast in the latest of its anticrime lobbying efforts.

Supt Hollowood told the crowd he was “fairly confident” that the State Government’s commitment to extra police would translate to more in Casey’s growth corridor.

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Crime flagged

By Cam Lucadou-Wells IT TOOK two days but Casey Council has lowered the council flag to half-mast as part of its law-and-order campaign.

The flag at Casey Civic Centre was lowered on 8 September after Mayor Sam Aziz introduced the motion at a council meeting two nights earlier.

The council won’t raise the flag until it gets its desired action from police and governments such as more Casey-based police, tougher sentencing and a taskforce on violent street gangs.

The council also resolved to set up an online petition that automatically lobbies Victorian and federal politicians on the issue.

Cr Aziz labelled the spate of home invasions and carjackings as a form of terrorism.

“When you think about terrorism, it is intended to make you fearful. There may not be a risk to you directly, but you don’t know for sure.

“Given Casey residents are in distress and not feeling safe in their homes, we will be flying the Casey flag at half-mast till we get action to protect our community.

“Our community has been under siege from the escalating violence. Why should our residents put up with this?”

Cr Aziz said the flag’s lowering was delayed due to it not having been approved by Casey’s chief executive Mike Tyler, who had been away for two days at a conference.

Casey's flag flies below the Australian, Victorian and Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Aboriginal flags. 159081 “All flag requests have to go through the CEO’s office... we’re getting it happening.”

Commentators on Star News’s Facebook and website pages were sceptical about the symbolic move.

Some posted that the council should spend more on “proactive” measures such as CCTV around Casey and ‘ambassadors’ to patrol and report on “areas of interest”.

“Flying a flag at half mast is sure to scare off the bad guys,” wrote another.

Other criticism centred on perceived disrespect of lowering the Casey flag - though the Australian flag, which is governed by a set of protocols, continued to fly at full mast.

The half-mast measure followed fast after a special council meeting on 1 September that endorsed lobbying the State Government, Federal Government, Victoria Police and the state’s Chief Magistrate.

Cr Aziz said since the special meeting, there was at least three more serious incidents including a “terrible” attempted armed carjacking on Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road.

In a show of the community’s concern, a crime prevention gathering was organised by a home-invasion victim at Sweeney Reserve, Narre Warren, on 10 September.

“It’s the ones who aren’t directly affected who want direct action,” organiser ‘Brett’ - who didn’t wish to be made - said.

“Once it happens to you, you probably realise you brought it on yourself to an extent.

“If I was to get on my high horse about anything, I’d like the State Government to subsidise alarms and CCTV - like they do with solar panels and insulation.”

Casey council’s online petition is at http://www.casey.vic. gov.au/council/advocacy-consultation/advocate/safer-casey.

Facebook vigilance to stem crims

By Cam Lucadou-Wells IS the rise of crime-reporting Facebook pages in Casey becoming the new Neighbourhood Watch?

Members are flocking onto Facebook groups such as Churchill Park Estate Residents Group, Berwick Crimefighters and Narre Warren North Crime and Theft.

The posts regularly report sightings of suspicious cars and people, burglaries and thefts of cars and number plates in the pages’ locales.

Star News spoke with a group member Mick Drane at the Casey Residents Crime Prevention Gathering - an event that was largely promoted on Facebook.

Mr Drane, one of 230-plus members of the closed page Churchill Park Estate Residents Group, said the page was a function of changing neighbourhoods.

“We live behind closed doors. We don’t know our neighbours as well as we use to.

“This opens up those doors in a way.

“It’s a modern-day Neighbourhood Watch.”

Mr Drane said the page also created security awareness among residents, passing on information about a suspicious car loitering in the area.

Some members, who “prefer not to know” about the large volume of incidents, were however turned off by the hypervigilance, he says.

“I think knowledge is power. It’s surprising to know how much crime is going on.”

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Rob Ward talks up the role of Neighbourhood Watch at the Casey Residents Crime Prevention Gathering 159038 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS of the Casey-based Facebook pages gives some insight to the level of fear among residents.

It was raised on the closed forum whether criminals were scanning the Facebook groups for members’ names - and looking up addresses in the White Pages.

It was thought up by one of its members as they were “lying in bed thinking about these bastards”.

Neighbourhood Watch Casey has its own Facebook page but co-ordinator Rob Ward encourages residents to get to know their neighbours the oldfashioned way.

“I’m on a first name basis with everyone in our street,” Mr Ward said.

“When there’s a strange

vehicle in our area, we know about it.”

Facebook groups were more likely to report suspicious activity among members, but residents in an active Neighbourhood Watch area were more likely to report to police and Crime Stoppers.

“Reporting something to Facebook doesn’t result in action.”

Mr Ward said Neighbourhood Watch was “thriving”, partly relying on social media with more than 2000 likes on its actively updated Facebook page.

Impressed with the Casey Residents Crime Prevention Gathering, he said the group was set to host a community event in Cranbourne South in October.

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‘Keep an eye out’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells IT’S hard to imagine a certain soap opera’s ex-stickybeak tangling with the Apex Gang, but residents were urged to find “that piece of Mrs Mangel in you” at a 400-strong crime prevention gathering in Narre Warren.

What emergency services opposition spokesman Brad Battin meant was that residents should keep an eye out for each other.

It was the best form of surveillance, he told the grassroots Casey Crime Prevention Gathering at Sweeney Reserve on 10 September.

“Stop using the door inside your garage and make sure you know the neighbours in your street.

“Keep your curtains open and keep an eye out on the street.”

A resident later bailed up Mr Battin about the need for residents to be armed with guns to protect themselves from burgling gangs.

“If we start shooting, they’re not going to come back.”

Mr Battin replied: “It didn’t work in America. I have a friend who is a policeman over there. He says the best thing we’ve got here is there are no guns.”

Mr Battin said despite three local burglaries, a regular street barbecue helped him and his neighbours feel safer.

He noted Casey had two less full-time equivalent police despite its population growing 10,000 in the

past 12 months and just one divisional van on night-shift.

It “sends a very bad message to offenders”, but residents could still “go a long way” to protect themselves, he said.

The crowd gave up their Saturday afternoon and ignored the lure of football finals out of concern for the spree of home invasions and other violent crime.

Event organiser Andrew Hartley had been recently traumatised after his Narre Warren home was invaded by a carload of burglars as his children slept inside.

Mr Hartley told the gathering he wanted the community to come together to “stop this scourge”.

“I may be either idealistic or naive, but as a community I’d like to see us looking out for each other,” he said to the applause of the crowd.

He urged residents to get alarms, CCTV and security doors because “we don’t live in the ‘70s anymore.”

“The one thing you want to do is protect your loved ones.”

Helen Van Den Berg, of Berwick, attended the event after her estate was hit by 26 break-ins in a fortnight recently.

Ms Van Den Berg said her neighbour was one of the victims. He had been watching TV at 10pm one night, found a gang of up to eight male intruders looting in the back of his house.

The burglar had got in through an unlocked back door, she said.

Casey councillor Rosalie Crestani and Leading Senior Constable Brett Owen at the Victoria Police information stall 159038 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Having just survived a heart attack, Ms Van Den Berg shudders to think how she’d react in such a situation.

The spate of break-ins had prompted her and her husband Brian Millgate to install shutters on all their windows, and to dead-lock their doors at all times.

She’d like to see a revival of a Neighbourhood Watch-like movement in her street.

“Community participation is very important. If we band together and look out for each other, we can do wonders.

“We used to live in a community

that everyone knew each other.

“These days people don’t socialise with their neighbours.”

James, of Beaconsfield, said there had been a break-in every second night in his estate in recent times. A nearby family home with two children had been burgled several times.

He wanted to see what action could be taken to stop the crimewave.

“It’s not the police’s fault. They catch them, but then (the offenders) get a slap on the wrists and they see them out doing the same thing later.”

KNIFE-WIELDING carjackers stole a bogged car with an empty fuel tank in a bungled Cranbourne West robbery.

Detective Senior Constable Lisa Hollingsworth hopes CCTV footage will help to identify those responsible for the Saturday 28 May incident.

She said a 22-year-old Frankston man was sitting in his Mitsubishi Challenger in Morningside Boulevard, Cranbourne West.

The Southern Metro Regional Crime Team member said that a man approached about 11pm, held a knife Police are searching to the victim’s for this man. throat and dragged him out of the car.

The victim ran to a nearby house and called police.

Sen Const Hollingsworth said the car was bogged at the time and nearly out of fuel, so the thieves used snatch straps stored in the Challenger’s boot to free it from the mud.

They used a Toyota LandCruiser, which was also stolen, to push the Challenger to a nearby service station, on Evans Road.

The fuel pump was not turned on so one of the men ran inside.

At this point some of the victim’s friends, driving a white Mitsubishi Pajero, came across the Challenger and approached the carjacker.

He threatened to stab them before fleeing the scene in the LandCruiser, which he later dumped nearby.

Sen Const Hollingsworth said at least two men and a woman were involved.

She urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Fleet Street robbers disturbed in the act A NARRE Warren South resident returned home to find some of their belongings stacked up in the hallway.

The female homeowner had disturbed thieves who were in the middle of ransacking their home, but fortunately no-one was injured in the home invasion.

The burglars had smashed a rear window to gain access to the house on Fleet Street in Narre Warren South, around 2.40pm on Friday 9 September.

A quantity of cash and electric gear was stolen, and the offenders left via a side door.

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Unliked over Facebook clash

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

4.23pm: Andrew Hartley announces he has deleted a post from Sam Aziz.

In spruiking his council’s push for a law-and-order crackdown, Cr Aziz said “politics is the answer to some of our problems”.

Another speaker and federal MP Jason Wood re-asserted his desire - shared

by Cr Aziz and Casey council - for a national policing taskforce to tackle Apex Gang and similar groups, as well as deporting jailed offenders who were foreign nationals.

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Cr Aziz later told Star News that non-citizens who don’t respect Australian law should be deported.

“You can’t expect Australia to provide you a good life and go on a crime spree.”

Despite the tension with Mr Hartley, the mayor said Casey needed three or four similar gatherings to “get the community to come together”.

5pm: Sam Aziz says he will turn up to the gathering.

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ANDREW Hartley’s aim was to organise an apolitical crime prevention rally but ended up in a political bunfight with Casey’s Mayor Sam Aziz.

The pair clashed after Mr Hartley deleted the mayor’s post on the Casey Residents Crime Prevention Gathering’s Facebook page the day before the rally on 9 September.

The post had linked to the council’s online petition for more law-and-order action from the State and Federal Governments, and tougher sentencing at magistrates’ courts.

“This event page is not the forum for anyone’s political agenda,” Mr Hartley stated on Facebook.

“If anyone wants to sign the Mayor’s petition please visit his Facebook page.”

Eight minutes later at 4.30pm, Mr Hartley declared Cr Aziz called him and withdrew his support for the event “unless I support his political agenda and post his comments”.

Cr Aziz responded on the group’s page half an hour later that “I am happy to turn up tomorrow, was always going to”.

“It was Andrew who told me he would rather not have me here.”

Cr Aziz, who had intervened a week earlier to stop the event being scuttled over red-tape such as public liability insurance, said “we can’t afford to be divided on this”.

“It was never about politics, it was about the most effective way to protect the community.”

At the 400-strong rally the next day, Cr Aziz and Mr Hartley kept their distance and didn’t speak to each other at the event.

However Cr Aziz put aside their “robust discussions” to join other speakers to thank Mr Hartley for the “fantastic forum”.

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AS A criminologist holding a masters degree in criminology and criminal justice, as well as having a young family, I am concerned with what appears to be an increase in crime in the City of Casey area.

I have always been a supporter of the criminological theory introduced by Wilson and Kelling in 1982 known as the broken window theory.

This theory was the motivation for the gettough approach used by the New York mayor in 1990s.

The theory in its most basic description is that if there is a broken window and it does not get repaired, then it encourages further windows to be broken and subsequently more serious criminal activity.

Saying this, it concerns me with the increase in violent offences such as carjackings in the City of Casey. The prevalence of violence in a community can influence an increase in social disorder.

Increasing police numbers, police presence and patrols promotes an environment of order and lawfulness, preventing more serious crimes and ensuring our friendly and thriving community remains a safe and respectful place to live.

James Williams, Candidate for Edrington Ward, Berwick.

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Extended fencing I AM writing to commend the council on the excellent refurbishment of the Tooradin foreshore.

I was there on Sunday with my three children and we thoroughly enjoyed the new park.

One concern I do have, however, is the lack of fencing around the playground.

Although it is partly fenced off, the fact that it isn’t fully fenced off with perhaps a couple of gates concerns me from a safety point of view.

I understand this was probably done with the idea of a relaxing open environment around the park, barbecue area and water but I know from having a very energetic water loving toddler that this does present with some dangers and there are some very easy escape routes should you take your eye off them for just a split second.

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Alliance to fight plague THANK you for Mayor Sam Aziz’s letter on electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in Casey (Council Fights Gambling, News, 8 September 2016).

Unfortunately, this letter reveals only that our mayor and Casey council are really doing little more than shadow boxing with a locus plague which, if unchecked, will ruin the future for many residents in this municipality.

All EGMs are made to deceive and financially exploit gamblers.

In recognition of this fact, a number of Victorian local governments have declared war on the serious social and economic impact that EGMs are having in the community.

For example, both Moreland and Whittlesea councils have recently formed a partnership with the Alliance for Gambling Reform coalition to demand action from the State

Government.

Why hasn’t Casey council joined this coalition?

Both Moreland and Whittlesea councils were the first councils to partner with the Alliance for Gambling Reform coalition to fight poker machines.

They believe that it is irresponsible for any government to allow communities to suffer from the millions of dollars in losses imposed each year on municipalities from hotel/ poker machine exploitation.

If the present rate of poker machine losses continue in the south eastern suburbs, Casey will soon be known as the city with the biggest poker machine addiction problem in Victoria.

If I’m elected to council in October, I will insist that Casey stop shadow boxing and get serious by joining the fight against poker machines with Moreland and Whittlesea councils and the Alliance for Gambling Reform coalition.

John Glazebrook, Candidate for Four Oaks Ward, Endeavour Hills.

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McGlashan Everist will design new classrooms and a second storey multi-purpose facility to replace existing portable classrooms.

The project is a part of the State Government’s $1.8 billion investment in school infrastructure.

ANIMATORS have brought Bunjil Place to life even though it officially opens next year.

Casey residents can go on a virtual tour through the council facility thanks to a flythrough animation.

The animation has been prepared by project builders Brookfield Multiplex Constructions and it takes the viewer through different features of the $125 million arts, cultural and community facility.

City of Casey Mayor Sam Aziz said the animation was sure to build further anticipation

and excitement about Bunjil Place, with residents able to see the facility come alive.

“The animation explores all the features of the building from the 800-seat theatre, studio and outdoor community plaza to all three levels of the modern community library, as well as the state-of-the art gallery, function centre and impressive design features,” Cr Aziz said.

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Police probe has pay-off

By Georgia Westgarth THE Casey Crime Investigation Unit has tracked down two offenders in a special probe into commercial burglaries.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Clark told the News a significant investigation into a series of burglaries at businesses across Casey has paid off with two arrests.

“The burglaries have been occurring over the last two months in Casey as well as the outer eastern region,” Det Clark said.

“Two people were arrested in the early hours of Saturday

10 September, by the CIU and canine unit.”

Det Clark said the pair were arrested while committing an aggravated burglary at a bakery in Scoresby.

A 22-year-old female and a 28-year-old male were arrested at the scene.

Search warrants were subsequently executed at a residence in Noble Park and a large quantity of stolen property was recovered.

The male was interviewed and charged with multiple counts of burglary and aggravated burglary.

“A sawn off double barrelled shotgun was also located at the

Noble Park address,” Det Clark said.

The female offender was charged with aggravated burglary and released on bail.

The male perpetrator was remanded in custody, and will be released on Thursday 15 September.

Det Clark said the pair had committed very serious offences, and inquiries were currently being conducted into other alleged offenders.

“We’re investigating in excess of 50 aggravated burglaries and burglaries, mostly commercial burglaries, businesses,” he said.

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Works on Bunjil Place continued to power ahead the past month, with more pre-cast concrete panels erected, concrete slabs poured and primary steel trusses installed.

The theatre is starting to come to life with the orchestra pit, trap room and auditorium all taking shape, the structural steel to support the fly tower now in place, and the theatre seat supplier set to be appointed – a significant milestone for the project!

The iconic timber grid shell has been procured which once installed will partly support the roof and be one of the most impressive design features of Bunjil Place (see below).

Further detailed design of the library’s reading garden and war memorial grove has also been undertaken.

Spotlight on the Foyer One of the most impressive design features of Bunjil Place will be the spacious, light filled foyer.

Forming the foyer structure will be floor-to-ceiling glass panels, providing clear view of the activated outdoor community plaza and creating a seamless transition between the interior and exterior spaces.

City of Casey councillors Wayne Smith, Louise Berkelmans and Amanda Stapledon with the 2016 Schools on Stage winners from St Francis Xavier College.

Casey magic on stage School Musical and Hairspray were tackled by the students and popular Aussie entertainer Tim Campbell returned for the sixth year as host.

Tim had the audience in hysterics with his rendition of the ‘nicest kids in town’ as Corney Collins from Hairspray.

Tim was joined on stage by students from Hillcrest Christian College who choreographed an additional piece for Tim’s performance.

Awards went to Alkira Secondary College for the ‘Best Team Work’ and the ‘Best

Song’ went to St Francis Xavier College for ‘Baggy Trousers’.

The popular Music Theatre International Australasia Award went to Casey Grammar School for their take on High School Musical.

Kooweerup Secondary College were runners-up in the premier division for Grease and Hillcrest Christian College placed first in the open division for Hairspray.

Emille King from St Francis Xavier College was awarded Best Individual Performer.

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CITY of Casey students showed what they are made of in the sixth annual Schools on Stage musical extravaganza.

Secondary schools from across the region battled it out on Wednesday 7 September, but there can only be one winner, and that was St Francis Xavier College, with ‘Our House, a Madness Musical’.

Hillcrest Theatre was packed to the brim as audiences cheered and clapped along to the musical numbers.

Much-loved show tunes from Grease, Aladdin, High

Once inside a remarkable timber grid shell arrangement will extend from the ceiling to ground level and be a focus point of the facility.

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LESSONS from the past provoked thought at Alkira Secondary College’s fourth annual Holocaust remembrance ceremony.

Students, teachers and special guests joined survivors at the Cranbourne North school on Thursday 8 September.

Holocaust survivor Peter Gaspar told students: “The Holocaust did not just happen, it was allowed to happen.�

The ceremony served as a reminder to students not to tolerate racism, bullying or prejudice and gave them a chance to celebrate human kindness.

Such kindness, Polish nurse and social worker Irena Sendler (1910-2008) showed during the tragic time.

Council has launched the Safer Casey campaign in response to the crime wave sweeping Casey.

Holocaust survivor Peter Gasper during his speech. 157528 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Ms Sendler defied the Nazis by smuggling around 2500 Jewish children out of the Warsaw Ghetto and providing them with false identity documents and shelter.

Students also heard from Holocaust survivor Les Kausman who said, “From evil shines a light that can illuminate the path for the next generation�.

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Council is calling for: Âť Increased police resources in Casey to service our growing population. Âť Tougher penalties and sentencing for crimes such as aggravated burglaries. Âť Establishment of a joint policing taskforce to combat violent street gangs. Âť New laws where dual citizens are deported if they commit a violent gang-related crime that lands them in jail.

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SEVEN Casey schools will be among the first in the state to be part of a new medical program which will see doctors work from 100 secondary schools across Victoria.

The State Government announced the first ‘Doctors in Secondary Schools Program’ on Thursday 1 September.

The program will give more than 70,000 Victorian students regular access to a doctor and healthcare on school grounds.

Cranbourne East Secondary College, Cranbourne Secondary College, Hallam Senior Secondary College, Lyndale Secondary College, Fountain Gate Secondary College, Gle-

neagles Secondary College and Narre Warren South P-12 College are set to gain GPs as early as term one, next year.

Participating schools will partner with local doctors who will visit for up to one day a week, with students able to get referrals to specialists.

Half of the schools participating in the program are located in regional Victoria.

A further 25 schools taking part in the program are located in Melbourne’s growth areas and urban fringe.

The State Government said work was now underway on recruitment and training, building consultation rooms at schools and establishing partnerships

with local healthcare providers.

The Andrews Government provided $43.8 million for ‘Doctors in Secondary Schools’ in the Victorian Budget 2016'17, including $25.8 million for staff and operational costs and $18 million to build consultation rooms on school grounds. “Happy, healthy and resilient students learn better, stay in school longer and achieve more,� Premier Daniel Andrews said. “We know that young people - particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds - are the least likely to see a GP, so putting doctors in schools will make sure these kids have the access to healthcare they need.�

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WESTFIELD Fountain Gate shopping centre is becoming an easy target for car thieves and brazen robbers. The centre includes more than 6000 car spaces and is being targeted regularly, as Officer resident Sandie Dunston found out.

“I parked my car in one of the same spots I always do and didn’t expect it to be gone,” Sandie said.

Her 1999 Nissan Pulsar was broken into and stolen on Tuesday 6 September between, 9.30am and 1pm at Westfield Fountain Gate.

Cafe manager Sandie said this isn’t the first time her car has been broken into at the Narre Warren shopping hub.

“I’m really scared now,” she said.

“My car was broken into with scissors about a year ago, at around 8pm at Fountain Gate, but wasn’t stolen.

“A bit of the scissors was found in the ignition - I’ve been told my model of car is an easy

target for thieves and I want a new car after all of this.”

The 26-year-old alerted security who called police and Sandie’s Nissan was found in Mulgrave about 3am on Wednesday 7 September.

More recently a woman was assaulted in the centre car park on the way back to her car.

The man ran pass the female victim and tried to grab her phone out of her hand about 5pm on Saturday 10 September.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Clark said the woman held onto the phone but the man attacked again.

“The male demanded the phone and tried to grab it again and a second male appeared and blocked the woman from getting away,” Sen Sgt Clark said.

“She eventually gave up grip of the phone and the two males left the scene with the mobile.”

The male perpetrators were described as teenagers and African in appearance.

The first attacker was described as average height and build and wearing an orange T-

shirt, with short black hair.

Police were called and attended the scene.

Westfield Fountain Gate’s Julia Clarke from Scentre Group Corporate Affairs said the car park is managed by security.

“The centre management team works closely with police in the interest of maintaining the safety and security of shoppers, retailers and staff,” Ms Clarke said.

But that doesn’t ease Sandie’s angst.

“I don’t feel comfortable even driving someone else’s car around Fountain Gate,” Sandie said.

Sen Sgt Clark from the Narre Warren Police Station said he wants everyone to “look, lock, leave,” when walking to and from their parked cars.

“Westfield Fountain Gate is not specifically being targeted, however shopping centre car parks are a common place for car thieves to target,” Sen Sgt Clark said.

“I haven’t noticed an influx at Fountain Gate.”

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells CASEY Council and the state opposition have criticised ratepayers being charged $22,000 for a State Government municipal monitor that has given the council the all-clear.

South Eastern Metropolitan MP Inga Peulich said the government’s attempt to “destabilise” the council -and find a trigger to sack or suspend it - had backfired.

Ms Peulich said the government should reimburse Casey ratepayers.

“Only a Labor State Government could think it a good idea to spend approximately $25,000 of ratepayers' funds to investigate a $2204.50 staff error, which was already repaid,

when a simple phone call would have sufficed,” Ms Peulich said.

The municipal monitor Bill Jaboor was appointed by Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins in June after tabling a damning State Ombudsman’s report into Casey’s special charge scheme on Market Lane residents.

In his report, he found the council improved its decisionmaking processes for closing its meetings to the public and developed a consistent policy on community consultation for special charge schemes.

Casey mayor Sam Aziz said it was “disappointing the minister (Natalie Hutchins) slugged Casey ratepayers” for the monitor.

Cr Aziz said the council

“moved swiftly” to complete the Ombudsman’s five recommendations within two weeks of the report being tabled.

He said Mr Jaboor identified “minor improvements” to the council’s governance process.

“The monitor’s findings vindicate council, confirming the City of Casey is a high functioning council that is working to the highest standards of governance and transparency.

“An open invitation also exists for the Minister to visit Casey to see all of the fantastic facilities and services being delivered by council to benefit the residents of Casey.”

Ms Hutchins said she was sure “residents and businesses (in Casey) will welcome the conclusion of this matter”.

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FRESH from putting Casey council under a glaring spotlight, state Ombudsman Deborah Glass kept a close eye on one of the municipality’s schools on 8 September.

Ms Glass didn’t shy away from her duties as she took the reins at Gleneagles Secondary College.

The school’s regular principal Sue Peddlesden said Ms Glass was keen to lead classes and talk with staff, school leaders and parents.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells EMPIRE nightclub in Narre Warren hit a rich vein of followers after lampooning a mother’s Facebook message asking for a club ban on her 18-year-old son.

The nightclub received the mother’s message on 7 September in which she stated her 18-year-old son was falling behind in his Year 12 schoolwork and was spending “all of his money” at the nightclub on Saturday nights.

“I’d request you to impose a ‘ban’ on my son until the end of exams period (November).”

It was followed by one from the “embarrassed” son 30 minutes later that his mum was a “bitch”, “immune to having fun” and he’d see the nightclub on Saturday.

The nightclub posted the messages side by side, with its own comment: “F*** you mum im (sic) getting lit here this weekend”.

It soon went viral, showered with more than 16,000 likes and hahas, and 1700 shares by the following day.

Empire promotions manager Clay Tharle denied the mother was offended by the post.

Mr Tharle said Empire had spoken “in depth” to the mother and son.

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He said upon reading the original messages that “us guys couldn’t help but have a laugh”.

“People from all walks of life and ages saw the humorous side to this post, which was what we intended.”

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site either attacked the “savage” mum or railed at the disrespect shown the mother wanting what’s best for her son.

“You called your mum a bitch? She only f***ing birthed and raised you, you ungrateful t***,” one posted.

Another wrote: “Wish my mum did this. I’d have thousands and thousands in my bank ha ha.”

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Most wanted Khushal Bajawray is wanted for a series of alleged drug and dishonesty offences.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Nicole Spence.

THEY are the region’s most wanted - and a new 20-strong divisional response unit has been deployed out of Dandenong to catch them.

Detective Senior Sergeant John Bergin has established a police taskforce to tackle drug crime in Casey, Greater Dandenong and Cardinia, and process fugitives.

Some of the region’s most wanted include: Khushal Bajawray, Darren Still, Nicole Spence and Barry Turner.

Khushal Bajawray, aged in his mid-forties is wanted for a series of alleged drug and dishonesty offences and is known to visit the Berwick area.

Darren Still, who has been seen in Cranbourne and Dandenong, is wanted for failing to answer bail in relation to a burglary.

Police also wish to speak with him regarding the theft of a motor vehicle as well as various other thefts.

He is also aged in his midforties and there is currently a warrant out for his arrest.

Nicole Spence is known to frequent Doveton and Dandenong and is wanted by police for questioning in relation to breaching an intervention order.

A warrant has been issued for her arrest for failing to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court in relation to alleged threats to kill.

The 33-year-old is around 165cm tall.

Among others, the new taskforce will also be on the hunt for Barry Turner, who often visits Dandenong.

He is wanted on the Crime Stoppers website for fraud.

The Dandenong Magistrates’ Court has issued a warrant for his arrest.

Police are after him in relation to alleged theft and obtaining property by deception charges.

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What clowns CASEY Grammar School knows how to clown around.

In preparation for the school’s ‘Circus of Dreams’ production, students have been learning how to hula hoop, twirl, acrobalance, perform magic and how to be a clown.

Performing arts teacher, Bronwyn Kyne, said all 350 students from Foundation to Year 6 were on board.

“They participated in a ‘Fun Fit’ junior fitness program designed to teach a variety of different circus skills,” Ms Kyne said.

The school has also taken some inspiration from across

the ditch, and employed skills learnt by Maori dancers.

“All the Year 5 students have been introduced to Poi,” Ms Kyne said.

“Poi is an adaptation of the Maori Poi Dance in New Zealand where two balls of fire on lengths of cable are swung around the body to make beautiful flaming patterns.

“These graceful skills are taught to the students, without fire, and how to make different Poi patterns and routines of their own.”

The production kicks off on Wednesday 14 September.

Students from Casey Grammar, getting into the swing of things.

Casey tops crash victims TAC statistics show Casey has more people being admitted to hospital after a crash than anywhere else in the state.

The alarming figures place the City of Casey above Melbourne, Dandenong and Geelong for serious road trauma incidents.

The injury data shows that 969 people spent more than two weeks in hospital last year. This was a 10 per cent increase on the previous year.

The TAC’s Road Safety Quarterly Statistics report was released on Tuesday 6 September.

It revealed that 6266 people were admitted to hospital following transport accidents in 2015, a 5 per cent increase on 2014.

Figures show that 276 people were admitted to hospital after crashes in Casey followed by Melbourne at 231, Greater Dandenong at 223 and Greater Geelong at 203.

TAC chief executive officer Joe Calafiore said many people who are injured on Victorian roads make a full recovery but some spend a lifetime being dependent on others and unable to enjoy things that other people take for granted.

“We need every Victorian to think about the choices they can make, the cars they drive or the way they drive them, and make a commitment to ensuring every trip is as safe as it can be,” Mr Calafiore said.

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The funds will target schools in Victoria’s growth areas and help to establish community hubs with libraries, sports facilities, performing arts centres and early learning centres to be shared with the wider community.

Minister for Education James Merlino launched the fund on Tuesday 13 September.

The fund will establish similar facilities with councils and organisations such as universities, community and sports organisations, which will be able to apply for funding to build community facilities on school sites.

“Facilities shared between schools and communities help bring together our neighbourhoods,” Mr Merlino said.

“They make services more accessible for everyone and help create a sense of community pride and value in our schools.”

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Around 3.30am on Monday 12 September offenders walked inside the Baltic Way home and stole a phone, purse, car keys and other items.

The perpetrators then used the car keys to flee the home in a 2000 Ford Territory which was parked in the driveway.

A female victim and two other people were asleep inside the house at the time of the invasion.

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New lures for IT’S OUR 21ST greyhounds BIRTHDAY! HOOP arm lures will be introduced at all 13 greyhound racing tracks across the state.

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) will phase in the lures over the next six months, after a series of trials were conducted.

GRV General Manager of Racing Stuart Laing said the hoop arm lures had produced cleaner and safer racing.

“This improved safety was particularly evident with the latest version of the hoop arm lure which has been trialled at The Meadows,” Mr Laing said.

The lure was trialled at seven Victorian racetracks with the objective of reducing interference in races and racing injuries, as well as examining the motivations of greyhounds to chase the lure.

“In future for races run on the hoop arm in Victoria, the greyhounds will finish in the catching pen as opposed to continuing on and finishing on the lure into the back straight,” Mr Laing said.

“GRV was not satisfied that using the finish on method was in the best interests of greyhound safety at this time, however GRV is about to be

WED 21 SEP Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) will phase in the hoop arm lures in all Victorian racetracks over the next six months, after a series of trials were conducted. involved in a ’Motivation to Chase’ study and will further consider the use of finish on lure in this context.“ However the GRV will investigate other ways to finish a race on lure.

A hybrid version is set to be developed for use at Healesville’s straight track to incorporate the same colour schemes and design as the lures used on the hoop arm.

“The new GRV is doing all it can to provide a long, enjoyable life for every Victorian greyhound before, during and after its racing career and we anticipate this will be a major

step towards this outcome,” Mr Laing said.

This initiative is the latest in a series of reforms made to Victorian greyhound racing in the past 18 months, following a Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Racing Industry and the New South Wales Government’s shock decision to ban the sport earlier this year.

The move comes after ABC’s Four Corners program last year aired damning footage of piglets, possums and rabbits being strapped to lures and ripped apart while they are used as live-bait to blood greyhounds at the Tooradin track.

All abuzz at this rural hub

By Cam Lucadou-Wells THERE’S a quiet hum of activity most days at Narre Warren North Uniting Church.

Fashioned as the rural community’s hub, it is home to affordable cooking classes, mosaics, crafts, tai chi, disability activities, films, photography, a communal vegie patch, a toddler’s play group and a thriving op-shop.

Activities organiser Carolee Ratcliffe says all-comers are welcome from all religions and belief systems to join in at the church’s community room and revamped kitchen.

The hub is not only connecting people but producing donations such as quilts for patients at Royal Childrens Hospital.

It also collects non-perishables for Casey North Community Information and Support Service and donates fresh produce from its vegetable garden for Transit soup kitchen in Narre Warren.

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Craft participants take turns to teach decoupage, quilting, Christmas decorations, card making, ribbon embroidery, knitting and crochet.

“It’s amazing how many experts we’ve got,” Ms Ratcliffe said.

A parent has launched a niche play group for toddlers who miss

out on mainstream kindergarten or play groups due to behavioural or developmental issues.

Ms Ratcliffe says the group gives parents and their excluded children - who are otherwise socially isolated - a chance to mix with each other.

For details on the playgroup, call Katherine on 0431 537 489.

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By Georgia Westgarth

Karen Flaherty during a personal training session with one of her bodybuilding clients. 159152 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ing to pop up and if you’re going to compete you have to put your heart and soul in to it,” she said.

She weighed 47.5 kilograms when she was announced the buffest woman in the world.

“Most competitors blow out, putting on 15 to 20 kilos,” Karen said.

But what’s quite remarkable is that Karen would only have to lose about five kilos today to get back into that award winning shape.

Karen’s love for horses has never waned since it began when she was 10 years old despite an accident on top a young horse which nearly killed her.

“I’m at the track at 4am, three days a week. Since the accident I don’t ride, I saddle up the horses and hose them down for the love it,” she said.

In November 2014, Karen and her two daughters’ lives stopped after she was thrown off a horse and shattered her pelvis and hip during track work in

Cranbourne.

“I actually stood up after the fall, with my hands on my knees and told the ambulance I feel like every muscle has been ripped off my body,” Karen said.

With numerous pins, bolts and plates holding her together, Karen is still partly numb in her hip and can’t train her legs in the gym like she once could.

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WITH bolts, pins and plates holding her together Cranbourne’s Karen Flaherty is still very much the champion she once was.

Beating the universe may sound like a hard task for some, but not for Karen - who ended up doing it five times.

She’s the region’s bodybuilding golden girl and can go by many different names having won 21 bodybuilding titles and five on the world stage.

And she puts it all down to sheer determination.

The former amateur jockey is a bodybuilding inspiration, single mum, world champion and even the Buffest Woman in the Universe - even if it was back in 2007.

Now a retired champion, Karen is a personal trainer, strapper and beauty therapist, and her day-to-day life hasn’t slowed down since taking out the top gong nine years ago.

It was just two years after taking up the sport of bodybuilding that Karen was crowned Miss Olympia in the Natural Olympia Bodybuilding titles in Greece at 43 years old.

“I’d competed one year prior to that and ran third in the same competition; my goal was to win it the following year,” Karen said, and that she did.

But getting into shape to be the best in the world doesn’t come easy.

“Competing in bodybuilding changes everything in your life,” Karen said.

“The way you eat, socialise and train - it’s a 110 per cent commitment ... Miss Olympia is the biggest title I’ve taken out.”

It was a title she won as the new girl on the block.

“In this industry there’s always the unknown, you never know who is go-

transformation shocked doctors.

“The surgeon who put me back together told me I should be in a wheelchair for three months after the operation. I spent 15 days in hospital and walked out of surgery four weeks later,” she said.

“I was determined; I couldn’t wait to get out of there, and I was dedicated to my rehab, I did it twice a day and I remember asking for dumbbells during my rehab to keep working on my upper body.”

Karen got back on her daughter’s pony six months after recovering from her fall, but hasn’t ridden a race horse since.

She does, however, watch the horse that almost killed her run the track with a smile on her face.

“I had flashbacks for a while as to what could have happened if the horse had of taken off, because my foot was still caught in the stirrup,” she said.

After 10 years in the bodybuilding business, competing and judging, the name ‘Karen Flaherty’ is pretty well known.

She currently trains about 20 regular clients, but doesn’t call it work.

“I have the passion for it, I don’t feel like I’m working and seeing my girls succeed in competitions is the joy I get out of it,” she said.

Karen Flaherty is the sort of woman who won’t give up and said that “goals” are some of the most important things to have in one’s life.

She’s the Cranbourne woman who not only conquered her own goals but continues to inspire others to do the same every day.

And having ticked off most of her goals, Karen puts all that determination down to one thing - “self-satisfaction”.

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Botanic Ridge 20 Waterhouse Way

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Buyers Over $1,050,000 Backing on to the first hole of the Greg Norman designer golf course is your chance to purchase this stylish custom built home t Four bedrooms, plus study including two master bedrooms with built in robes and ensuites t Separate home theatre t Designer kitchen with stone bench tops, two Miele wall ovens and large walk in butler’s pantry t Eight seater spa, 5m swim spa and fully covered cedar lined alfresco with a built in outdoor kitchen

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Office S1003 Fountain Gate SC Narre Warren obrienrealestate.com.au Fabian Villella 0419 384 683 Victor Villella 0412 437 064

Lynbrook 27 Bayton Crescent

A rare find, in a high demand area.

For auction.

Saturday 24 September at 11:30am Prime location within walking distance to all the services you will ever need t Four large living areas to choose from, pictures do tell the story t Rear living room bifold-doors opening to a decked out alfresco area with a magic garden. t Kitchen with stainless steel gas cooking, oven and dishwasher ample cupboard space t Tranquil back yard with lots of privacy and that tropical feel yard with garden shed

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Cranbourne North 11 Tusmore Grove

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Shop FS005 Cranbourne Park SC , Buyers Over $565,000 Cranbourne t Master bedroom with walk in robes and obrienrealestate.com.au ensuite with spa Colin Butler t Three living rooms including, spacious 0438 331 112 rumpus, dining and family living area Marg Lenders 0412 969 055 t Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and

t 2 Bedrooms t Kitchen and family room t Single garage and carport Presented in very good condition, you don’t have to do a thing! For an immediate inspection, call Colin Butler.

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Devon Meadows 28 Stanley Road

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Buyers Over $555,000

Shop FS005 Cranbourne Park SC , Buyers Over $850,000 Cranbourne Three bedroom home on just over 4 acres obrienrealestate.com.au t Large kitchen/meals/family room Matt Dewan 0416 638 019 t Huge outdoor entertaining area Brent Day t 34 kennels, various runs & pup yards 0421 085 092

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Stunning 4 br plus study home on 680sqm corner block t Master with full ensuite & walk-in robe t Large kitchen, family room and theatre room t Side access for caravan, DLUG

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t Permit for 19 dogs, huge shed, dbl gge & 2 dbl carports

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Skye 443 Ballarto Road

NEW HOMEOWNERS AT LIFESTYLE OFFICER CLUBHOUSE OPENING.

COME AND SEE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE FROM PAGE 1.

For auction.

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Saturday 17 September at 2pm

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Situated on (approx.) 4,046sqm of land t 2 living areas, timber kitchen t 3 bedrooms with built-in robes t Double lock-up garage, electronic gates Stunning views to the North from living area

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LIFESTYLE Communities builds resort communities for over 50s who are looking to downsize to a bigger life.

Last week Lifestyle Officer on Rix Road opened the doors to its new clubhouse and, according to homeowners, they’ve taken the word resort to a whole new level.

Gembrook MP Brad Battin joined Lifestyle Communities managing director James Kelly in officially opening the $3milion clubhouse and then enjoyed drinks and canapes to celebrate.

At the centre of the clubhouse is an open plan yet intimate area that provides uninterrupted views of the championship bowling green.

A large alfresco entertaining area contains two outdoor fireplaces, a gourmet barbecue zone and plenty of space to settle in for a glass of wine or chat with new friends.

One of the most popular elements of the Lifestyle Officer Clubhouse is the large indoor pool with bi-fold doors that open out onto private open space which is complete with outdoor lounges to enjoy in

the warmer months.

For those who love to lead an active life a fully equipped gymnasium complements the pool and spa.

Catering for those who aren’t always keen on working up a sweat is a billiards room, light filled craft and exercise room and a cosy library with free computers and Wi-Fi access.

“In designing the clubhouse we looked at some of Australia’s best holiday resorts and incorporated popular elements into our plans,” said James.

“The best thing about Lifestyle Officer is that for our homeowners it’s a holiday resort they can enjoy every day.”

Homes at Lifestyle Communities are available from $257,510 to $393,600.

The community is more than 65 per cent sold but there is still a range of one, two and two bedroom plus study homes available.

The clubhouse and display village are open at 114 Rix Road, Officer, from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm.

For more information call Marion on 1300 505 560.

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Neg Over $750,000 445 Railway Rd Koo Wee Rup

$979,000

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Right in the town you have a Brady Bunch 14 year old family home with room for granny and the horses. The home features 2 wings ideal for in-law accommodation or teenage retreat but overall you have 6 bedrooms , 2 Ensuites plus family bathroom, 3 living areas and bonus undercover rear entertainment deck for all the parties you would ever want. A horse arena and dble garage plus 11 sq (powered & concreted) shed, ideal for stables or man cave. All this includes mains water and natural gas walking distance to shops and transport and only 30 mins from Cranbourne, Pakenham and Phillip Island. As the heading says this property is RARE and you need to act fast to secure your very own piece of Lang Lang.

Situated right off the KooWeeRup Bypass this classic craftsman built residence is ideal for the growing family and the land is ideal for most farming pursuits. Driving down the circular bitumen driveway nestled amongst an oasis of picturesque gardens you arrive at this very private home. Zoned living includes parent’s retreat featuring FES & WIR and sewing room plus you have 3 double bedrooms and study. Outside you have a huge alfresco; double carport, garage plus huge workshop 22m x 11m x 7m that has its own separate access from the road ideal for truckies or tradies. Property is currently set up with 6 paddocks for cattle serviced by a stock/domestic bore and would easily be suitable for horses or market gardens. Properties like this are very rare and won’t last long.

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Cranbourne’s long-term residents Stephen.

Stephen had listed his home during the month and also sold it for a great result, so it’s a win-win for Stephen.

First National Finning wished Stephen all the best, and thanked everyone who took part in the lucky draw.

They urge people to keep an eye out for further lucky draws in the future.

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lifestyle. The large 998m2 (approx.) level building block is within an easy stroll to the foreshore, bowls club, tennis courts and general store. Perfect for boating, fishing or those who are after a desirable quiet life. Build your dream place (STCA) or just secure the land for a

33 Walters Road Nyora

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$480,000 - $520,000 Buyers 55 Henry Rd Nyora

$650,000 - $670,000

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There’s no oil well here but the next best thing with this property having Residential Zoning which allows subdivision (STCA) of 2 Homes, on a very private 3.4 acres of land. Plus boasting a character home and added bonus of a self-contained Granny Flat. The main home is solid with all the character of yesteryear with large living with Bar, open fire and stunning Cypress Pine floor boards. The main hub of the home includes rustic kitchen/meals area that leads to 3 good size bedrooms and main bathroom or outside to fernery and bbq area. The rest of the property includes bonus modernized granny flat or teenager retreat with carport and fernery, carport and shedding and for the horses you have 3 good sized paddocks, small dam plus 3 stables.

This 38sq elevated property has 3 Br & study, 3 Lge living areas, sep formal lge, study could be used as a 4th Bdm. A spacious rumpus room, good sized 2nd & 3rd bdms. Master bdrm has WIR and full ensuite. Beautiful modern kitchen walk in pantry, large island bench including pot draws, double sink, Noble Stove, gas top and another extra sink. Massive family room s/sys, or alternatively wood heating.

Home includes quality timber flooring and ducted vacuum system. Front & back verandah’s both have sun blinds. A big barn with concreted floor and power too. Dble garage URL with internal door to house. Town water plus water tank. 2 fully fenced paddocks with electric fencing.

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1010m2 of land in one of Bass Coast best kept secrets, Corinella. The ideal location for the fishing or boating enthusiast as the 24-hour boat ramp is just up the road from the block. A blank canvas for your new permanent residence or holiday place (STCA). All within a few minutes from the Bass Highway, 20 minute drive from Phillip Island and 90 minutes to Melbourne CBD. The perfect chance for that sea change you have been dreaming of!

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future project. Whatever your reason, make sure you do not miss your opportunity to own this piece of land!

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Lot 1 & 2 (16) Carnarvon St Lang Lang $410,000 - $450,000

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FIRST National Finning held a lucky prize draw during August for a big screen TV, with the winner announced recently.

During the month, clients who had their property appraised or listed automatically went into the draw to win a 48” full HD TV. With dozens of entries eligible, the winner was drawn at random at 10am on 1 September, and the prize went to one of

TOP QUALITY 5 BEDROOM HOME Just over 6 yrs old, 40 sq URL. 5 BR B/V home plus study. 3 lge living areas and top quality timber look flooring. Spacious master Bdrm, his & hers robes, ensuite with toilet, bath, dble shower and dble vanities.

2nd bathroom has a shower, bath and another toilet & vanity. Rev cycle ducted heating & cooling with 5 zones inverter. Sep lge & rumpus room, modern kitchen, large fridge space, d/w, 3 dr pantry, 5 burner gas & cook top and electric oven. Splash back, overhead cbds and lge bench space. High ceilings, spacious family room a sliding door leading out to pergola and timber decking. Solar Hot Water. Side access to backyard and dble garage URL with remote.

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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, GREAT INVESTMENT AT FINEST DOVETON LOCATION INSPECT SATURDAY 17TH 3.00 - 3.30PM Old fire damaged home located on flat 620sqm block of land in prime Doveton location has a great potential of subdividing into 2 units – subject to Council approval, within walking distance to schools, parks and bus stop.

About 5 minutes drive to Dandenong Plaza and a stone’s throw to Monash Freeway and Princes Highway.

Grab this opportunity.

For more information please call Bhimsen on 0407 799 048 or Roger on 0449 596 723.

Here is a stunning period style home situated on a corner block where you can enjoy living on a big block and when the time is right build on the other title. The home itself features formal living with open fire, country kitchen with huge stove plus you have 3 bedrooms and study.

Features include high ceilings, Baltic pine flooring, lead light windows and other period style features. Outside you have a large 793m2 block with all services and garage plus side gates for boat or caravan.

Exterior has been freshly painted

WORST HOUSE IN BEST STREET We’ve all heard the old saying “buy the worst house in the best street” well here is a classic example!

Sitting right in the heart of the township and adjoining the very exclusive Townley Estate, if you are prepared to roll your sleeves up, you will get the buy of the year.

Home features character of yesteryear with period features and hardwood floors, formal lounge with wood fire and 4 bedrooms complete the property.

Outside you have a 503m2 block with new fencing.

Bring your hammer and cheque book, as this home won’t last long!

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STEPHEN GETS THE LUCK OF THE DRAW

JUST MOVE IN This beautifully presented brick veneer home in The Townley Estate close to schools. Wide entrance with an internal door to double car garage under roof line. Home has been freshly painted throughout.

Separate lounge, plus 2nd living area. Master bedroom has a full ensuite. A spacious and modern kitchen with pantry, dishwasher, electric oven, overhead cupboards and a large extended bench. 2nd & 3rd bedroom with built in robes. 2nd bathroom includes, shower, vanity and a bath. Split system for heating & cooling. 10 solar panels installed on the roof and 32 cents going back to the grid. Alfresco area in the rear and huge undercover pergola, including drop down plastic blinds for wind protection for the Spa, which has a new heater and sensor pad.

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LOCALLY raised Joel Fletcher is to perform on TAB Cranbourne Cup Day. Fresh off the back of recent tours across Europe, Asia and North America, Joel Fletcher is undoubtedly one of the most exciting talents in his genre.

The Cranbourne Turf Club is excited to announce that Joel will be bringing his captivating and electrifying sounds to the 2016 TAB Cranbourne Cup. Supporting Joel is the energetic and unique sounds of Rojdar, Kate Foxx and Jesse James.

Tickets include entry into both the racecourse and exclusive DJ Enclosure, plus your first drink is on us. The DJ Enclosure has available gourmet food outlets and bars including the Canadian Club bar.

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Spring has sprung

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’Tis the season to freshen SPRING cleaning is a great time of year – throw open those windows and get some fresh air in and get ready to have the house sparkling clean.

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How to get rid of pests?

Fill any gaps in the shed where bugs can get inside; Regularly spray pesticides to the exterior surface of the shed to discourage those annoying insects from coming inside; Remove any standing water such as birdbaths or puddles.

While you’re on a roll, why not get your cooling system serviced if you haven’t already?

Your technician will test for leaks within the refrigerant; measure the airflow through the evaporator coil and more to keep your cooling system in cool form.

This time of year is also perfect for de-cluttering your home.

Set aside a day and go through your wardrobe to get rid of clothes that don’t fit or you don’t wear.

A great tip is to buy some vacuum space bags as these are perfect to compress all of your winter clothes in while retaining their freshness over the spring and summer months.

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School Holidays and Getaways

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Kids love cooking with their parents.

Special time with a parent will shape a child's future.

Hanging out for some special time PARENTS are being encouraged to cook something with their kids in the school holidays because spending intentional uninterrupted time with a child has infinite rewards.

No matter the quantity or quality of the toys they may have, it will never compare to simply being with their parents.

Child development experts suggest that these little bits of special time will add up to an increased trust and emotional/ relational bond that will enable a child to feel secure and less likely to act out negatively for attention.

These experiences will also set a foundation

for the future relationship with a parent to thrive even as they grow more and more independent.

Parents should strive to have several five to 15 minutes periods of special time rather than engaging for one long block of time with toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Special time provides children with some structured way of knowing when their parents are available.

It will meet the need they have to feel connected and to have a feeling of security about their place in the family.

With sufficient positive interaction, they won’t have to act out negatively in order to get attention.

Knowing their parent will spend time with them at planned times throughout the day will encourage better independent play as well.

To get started, plan with the child some things that they would like to do.

Give them some choices if they cannot think of anything.

Later, parents should remind them about the special time they had together and that another special time is coming.

Do not take special time away as punishment for poor behaviour earlier in the day.

Being able to count on special time with a parent provides them with support and a sense of unconditional love and connection.

Great ideas of things to do with a child could include going to the library - stay for story time - baking something, constructing something with blocks or Lego, drawing or colouring together.

Another great idea is to host a play date with their favourite friend, dress up together, swim, have a picnic outside or even on the living room floor or visit a museum or zoo.

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Getaways and School Holidays

Layers of safety FAMILIES across the region are being encouraged to take part in a national initiative aimed at increasing watersafety awareness and reducing aquatic tragedies.

Paul Sadler Swimland in Narre Warren is among hundreds of swim schools participating in Swim Australia’s National Swim Safer Week.

The week will raise awareness towards the importance of teaching young children how to swim and to be safer around water.

The week aims to educate Australian families about the risks that can occur in and around water.

Statistics show that for every child who drowns, up to 10 children are admitted to hospital as a result of a non-fatal drowning incident.

Unfortunately, almost 25 per cent of these children will experience some form of lifelong, permanent brain damage.

The Swim Safer message asks parents to implement four layers of protection to help keep their children safe around water.

These layers are Be Aware, Be Secure, Be Confident and Be Prepared.

• Layer 1 - Be Aware: Swim Safer advocates constant supervision by a competent adult as the single most critical factor in drowning prevention (Swim Australia, 2013). No fences,

Parents should implement four layers of protection to help keep their children safe around water. floaties, older children or water confidence are substitutes for constant and capable supervision.

• Layer 2 - Be Secure: Wherever possible, remove the water hazard that is a potential danger.

For example, empty wading pools, washing buckets, baths and sinks. It does not require a large amount of water for children to drown. Children can drown in less than one inch of water.

• Layer 3 - Be Confident: Exposing young children to water safety and swimming at an early age helps to develop skills that supports the child’s ability to survive in water.

• Layer 4 - Be Prepared: It is every parent’s worst nightmare but if a child is missing check

water hazards first! In terms of immersion incidents, seconds can make the difference.

Have a phone accessible and call triple zero in the event of an incident.

Talk to the operator and give as much information as possible.

It is important for parents to refresh their cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) each year to ensure they are competent to perform CPR should it ever be needed.

This can be the difference between life and death.

The Swim Australia National Swim Safer Week will take place from 21-27 November.

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Stawell Street was left battered and muddy after hoons recently tore it up.

Hoons will be stripped of their nature burn-outs Jessica Davy as Dorothy with Ross Neilson as the scarecrow Jemma Harley as the Dame of the North and Daniel Neilson as the lion.

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Odd take on the Wiz FORGET the Wizard of Oz, the Wizard of Odd is coming to Casey these school holidays thanks to BATS Theatre Company.

BATS has been offering affordable school holiday entertainment for the whole family to enjoy for many years and this year is no different.

Directed by Thomas Out and

Performance dates are Monday 19 September at 7pm, Tuesday 20 September at 1pm, Wednesday 21 September 1pm and 7pm and Thursday 22 September at 1pm.

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“Will the Scarecrow get his brain back from the Wicked Witch’s zombie army?

“Will the Lion have to go on eating cat food? You’ll have to watch and find out.”

The Wizard of Oz will be staged at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt Street, Cranbourne.

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“Come and join Dorothy, Toto and the gang as they overcome obstacles to find ‘The Wiz’ to help them with their unique problems,” said Thomas.

HOONS who churned up a Cranbourne nature strip opened up the discussion at a Casey Council meeting.

A nature strip on Stawell Street was left battered, muddy and churned up after hoons raced across it, terrifying the women residing inside the corner property.

Phyllis Patterson, who lives on Stawell Street, said it has been an ongoing issue at the corner block for several years.

“A lot of hoons go around that corner tearing along Cameron Street and they overtake the cars turning right into Stawell Street,” Ms Patterson said.

The recent incident on Stawell Street sparked Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon’s interest and the matter was brought up at a Casey council meeting on Tuesday 6 September.

Cr Stapledon raised a notice of motion to call on officers to find safe and acceptable measures to deter cars from driving over nature strips and performing burn outs which cost ratepayers’ money to repair.

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BUSINESS SOUTH-EAST Bombardier's Dandenong team.

Train jobs get derailed

By Casey Neill DANDENONG manufacturer Bombardier has missed out on the state’s single largest train order, placing a question mark over jobs in the region.

On Monday 12 September the State Government announced that the Evolution Rail consortium - including Downer Rail, CRRC and Plenary - would build 65 new high capacity metro trains (HCMT).

The Journal reported in March that Bombardier missing out on the contract was “not a matter that the region would really want to contemplate”.

“The facility at Bombardier is the only Australian-based true manufacturing assembling facility for trains,” Greater Dandenong Council’s business group manager Paul Kearsley said at the time.

“To lose that opportunity to expand its role within Victoria and Australia would be a really missed opportunity.

“Once you lose that facility, what you lose is all the skills.

“We would hope that the supply chain in the region would be able to assist either one of the two other parties.”

The State Government said all 65

trains will be built in Victoria with 60 per cent local content, and partnerships with Toyota, Chisholm Institute and Swinburne University would help to transition automotive manufacturing workers onto the project.

It said the project would create 1100 highly skilled local jobs.

Downer’s Newport manufacturing facility will undergo a $16 million upgrade to build the trains; CRRC will establish a new regional headquarters in Melbourne, and Australia’s only bogie - or rail undercarriage - manufacturer will be established.

A new maintenance and stabling depot in Pakenham East will be built with 87 per cent local content and provide 100 new ongoing jobs.

Greater Dandenong Councillor Peter Brown said his understanding was that under the Evolution plan, the carriage shells would be imported from China and assembled at Newport.

“I am not sinophobic, but I am patriotic and covet Aussie jobs,” he said.

“There is no reason why they could not have been built entirely in Australia from Australian made supply chain inputs.”

“That may have cost more, but I have a real problem with government giving preference to overseas jobs at the expense of local employment.”

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) said the decision would secure hundreds of jobs for workers around the state.

“This announcement not only provides security and certainty to hundreds of workers and their industry, it also commits to long-term jobs and training opportunities for a new generation of highly skilled workers,” AMWU state secretary Steve Dargavel said.

Out-of-thebox gym

By Georgia Westgarth IT’S the in-and-out neighbourhood gym made out of recycled and repurposed goods, and it’s in Endeavour Hills.

Quick Body PT is exactly that – 20-minute personal training group and solo classes to give clients more time doing what they love most.

Robert Scott is a 27-year-old entrepreneur going gang busters online, in the gym and at the supermarket.

A personal trainer of more than eight years, Robert still stacks shelves at Woolies to make ends meet, but said his out-of-the-box gym design saved him thousands.

“I built the gym out of my onecar garage using materials I sourced from Gumtree, recycled goods shops and the tip,” Robert said.

“Everything you see in the gym was done for under $900.”

With some clever thinking and a load of useful materials from the Narre Warren and Knox tips, Robert now trains up to six people in his garage each week.

“Mirrors are a big thing in gyms, and if I had to get them installed and cut I would have been looking at a few thousand dollars,” he said.

“So I got sliding mirror doors,

Outsourcing of construction projects to qualified and certified trades people within a community group was carried by the City of Casey at a recent meeting.

Groups allowed to upgrade premises Robert Scott, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Endeavour Hills, in his one-car garage gym made out of Picture: ROB CAREW recycled materials. 155626 formerly used as a wardrobe.”

With 16 full-time Quick Body PT clients, Robert said his new faster model of training had proved a success.

“I rejigged the business from when I trained out of my parents’ home, because personal training isn’t that affordable for your regular person who wants to come a few

times a week,” Robert said.

“By changing the name and shortening the classes to 20 minutes for $10, that’s affordable.”

Robert focuses on maintaining the health and muscle conditioning of his clients, and he says it’s not about becoming an elite athlete.

With a community business web-

site on the way and his growing personal training business, Robert is a shining example of putting it all on the line.

“I really want Quick Body PT to become the financial backbone of my internet start-up business and eventually once it’s bringing in more than I make at Woolies, I’ll quit stacking shelves,” he said.

THE City of Casey is to allow community groups to undertake construction works on council owned assets that they use.

Councillors agreed to outsource construction projects to qualified and certified trades people within a community group at a recent meeting.

Casey Mayor Sam Aziz, who first opened the discussion in June 2015, said the changes provide a “win, win” situation for the council and the community groups who will benefit from the works.

Each project from local groups and clubs will be evaluated by council officers on a case by case basis, in keeping with legislative requirements and council policy.

The changes mean local trades people can help out their chosen group or club in more ways than they ever could have before.

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Business besties Activities were run and organised by the Grade 6 students.

They arrrrr here CRANBOURNE Carlisle Primary School celebrated International ‘Talk like a Pirate Day’ a little early this year.

The school dressed up to raise money to build a pirate ship in the central courtyard, on Thursday 25 August.

The ship will provide a shared space for children to engage in unstructured, imaginative play.

Students participated in a range of pirate-themed activities, including pirate lingo, pirate stories and creating pirate treasure chests.

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Students at Cranbourne Carlisle enjoying the themed day at school.

BEST friends Raman Khanuja and Bharat Bhushan have known each other for the past seven years and have recently decided to extend their friendship even further by becoming business partners as the new franchisees of Michel’s Patisserie and Café Cranbourne East.

University lecturer and banker Bharat Bhushan said he has always wanted to run his own business but didn’t want to do it alone.

“Raman and I met seven years ago. Back then he was my boss but now we are close friends and business partners,” he said.

“When Raman told me he wanted to open up another Michel’s store, I asked him if he needed any help and if he would consider a partnership.

“I have always wanted to run my own business so I have more flexibility.

“Sharing the responsibilities and using each other’s expertise will help us manage the business better while still being able to fulfil our family commitments.”

Bharat said he is looking forward to working together in the new store with Raman and hopes that their friendship continues to grow.

“Our families are quite close.

We have dinner about once a week to catch up on old times and to talk about our business venture.

“We’ve even bought a house a few doors down from each other to make things easier,” he said.

“Raman has a wealth of knowledge and I’m looking forward to working with him on and in the business.

“We will make our best effort to create a unique place where customers can socialise with each other in a comfortable and relaxing environment while enjoying the best coffee and food in town.

“The plan is to grow and be a successful multi-site operator within the network.”

For more information about Michel’s Patisserie visit www.michels. com.au.

What’s on Morning tea supplied.

■ Holland Drive, Cranbourne, 10am until noon. Cost $5. Contact Ron on 5990 9048 or 0411 126 946.

Tasty tunes at lunchtime FOOD trucks and popular feel good tunes will be on at the Old Cheese Factory. Festival goers can throw down a picnic rug and taste test the cuisine on offer. Applications for vendors are currently open, to receive a vendor expression of interest pack, contact the Old Cheese Factory on ocf@casey.vic.gov.au or phone 9702 1919.

■ The Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick. Sunday 25 September and Sunday 23 October, 11am to 3pm. Cost: $2 per adult, $5 per family.

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Antique and Collectable fair MYUNA Farm’s Riding For the Disabled Group is holding Berwick’s first Antique and Collectable fair fund-raiser. All money raised goes towards the programs run for people with disabilities. Fair goers can also bring items to get valued at a fee of $5 per item by David Freeman. Lunch and refreshments will be available.

■ Berwick Leisure Centre, Manuka Road.

Sunday 16 October, 9am to 4pm. Entry $5 per person, Children free.

Tennis reunion CLYDE Tennis Club is holding a reunion of past and present players. Meet up with past and present players and have a hit of tennis.

Organisers are looking for old photos or memorabilia to put on display. Confirm with RSVP. ■ Clyde Recreation Reserve, Pattersons Road Clyde on 23 October. The day will commence at 11.30am with a barbecue lunch provided.

Official presentation will be at 1.30pm. RSVP by 9 October to jcarter2505@gmail.com advising number of attendees for catering purposes.

Wellbeing workshops GET some balance in your life with a threeweek series of wellbeing workshops for carers of an older person. Topics include Impact of Caring, Music and self care, Write your cares away.

The free workshops are aimed at family and friends who are supporting an older person or someone who is living with dementia at home.

■ Thursdays 15, 22 and 29 September at

Botanical illustration THE Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne, are holding a two-day beginner’s introduction to botanical illustration with Margaret Holloway. Using graphite this two-day workshop will cover how to create a true representation of the chosen subject. This will include observation, measuring, foreshortening, creating volume and surface rendering.

All materials will be provided. Class size is limited to 10.

■ Elliot Centre, Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria 1000 Ballarto Road, Cranbourne. For more information, contact Margaret Holloway at illustrators@rbgfriendscranbourne or 0438 985 382. Cost members: $170 and non-members: $190. Dates: Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 October. 10am to 3pm.

Lynbrook Community Centre. RSVP essential by 8 September. Phone 9212 3000 or email info@carersouth.org.au

0419 509 875 or the office on 5995 9311.

U3A is at 3/65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne.

Tribute to the King

Narre Warren Probus

ENJOY an Elvis tribute show and raise funds for Make-A-Wish on 29 October. Extremely Elvis features the golden hits of Elvis, the comedy of Tony Lewis, rockin’ Rick Charles, Al Morgan, Andrew Portelli, Ebony Portelli and showgirls.

■ Amberlee Receptions, South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne. Tickets $55 per person. Inquiries 0411 958 594.

NARRE Warren Combined Probus Club enjoy regular opportunities to get together for fun and friendship in a variety of special interest activities including mahjong, craft, walking, phase 10 and 500 cards, morning coffee, trips to the cinema and shows at the Drum Theatre and Cardinia Cultural Centre.

The group also has a ‘happy hour’ at Zagame’s, Berwick, on the first Wednesday each month with the option of staying on for a meal. Guest speakers address Probus meetings. Aaron Ross from Friends of the Zoo spoke at the August meeting.

■ To join, contact Pat Robertson on 9799 4075.

Bowls Enjoy full size indoor bowls at the Casey Indoor Sports Centre every Friday morning.

Creative classes TERM 3 is well and truly underway at U3A Cranbourne. There are vacancies for classes in bridge, folk art, mahjong, singing for fun, keyboard, iPads and iPhones, Android tablets and smartphones, discussion group and photo editing.

■ Contact Anne Thompson on 5996 7841 or

THE Narre Warren North Uniting Church is about to commence three new community programs. Stitch and Chat, a disadvantaged toddlers group, and affordable cooking. Stitch and Chat is a weekly practical workshop for sewing crafts - knitting, embroidery, quilting, crochet - led by a guest facilitator. The disadvantaged toddlers support group is a self-help support group for parents whose severely disadvantaged children are unable to participate in mainstream pre-school activities. It is particularly aimed at children suffering conditions requiring 24 hour supervision.

This activity provides a day-time care and support network for participating parents and their children. The affordable healthy cooking class teaches participants to prepare healthy home cooked meals. Aimed at families and singles this series of weekly demonstrations will be supported by follow-up practical sessions for each recipe.

■ For details and dates phone 9700 5061.

Walking group WALK and Talk is a free weekly walking group that meets at Balla Balla every Tuesday.

Participants enjoy great walks that are selfpaced. It’s a great way to meet new people and exercise at the same time followed by coffee and a chat.

■ Tuesdays during the school term, 9.30am11am. Call 5990 0900 to register.

Family fund-raiser A FAMILY fun day is being held to raise money for Emma Lowen who has suffered from PTSD since the heart-wrenching loss of her daughter Riyani in 2009. The entry fee includes a sausage in bread and bottle of water, face painting, balloon art, games and live entertainment.

■ Wednesday 21 September, 10am until 2pm, Hampton Park Community House. Cost is $10 for pre-booked tickets, $15 on the day.

Tickets can be purchased from the Hampton Park Community House until 16 September.

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Pensioner Discounts

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1180917-HM16-15

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1238452-HM32-16

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5995 4344

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1205948-HM46-15

Gary Plunkett

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1023309-PJ18-12

New Gardens / Makeovers Paving Retaining Walls Irrigation Maintenance

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V Plumbing

C695870-JM11-9

V Landscaping

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Making of Local Law No1 Meeting Procedures and use of Common Seal Local Law

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1226696-LB18-16

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Removals/pruning Hedging/shaping Line clearing/Palm work Tight access stump grinding Fully Insured/Qualified

Call Lucas 0419 259 266

AUDIT & ETHICS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Due to the membership expiry of one of the independent members of the Audit & Ethics Committee, expressions of interest are sought for appointment of an independent Committee member.

The appointment will be for three years (1 December 2016 to 30 November 2019). The independent member whose term will expire on 30 November 2016 is eligible to reapply.

The Committee consists of 2 Councillors and 3 independent members and is responsible for monitoring, review and advice to Council on its risk management, financial control and corporate governance practices.

No Job Too Big or Small Best Price Guaranteed 1237448-CG31-16

Firewood / Mulch Sales Fully Insured Pensioner Discounts

Free Quotes & Free Call. Joey 1800 205 544 | 0404 114 113

V Public Notices and Event

1239668-FA34-16

Overhanging Trees Pruning / Shaping Tree Removal Hedge Trimming

SKYHIGH TREE WORKS

0407 555 050

FREE CLEAN FILL, Wanted clean fill site, south eastern area. Dams, gullies, paddocks, filled and levelled, no charge.

Phone: 0418 356 583.

Professional Services

Find your Local Professionals in our

Trades & Services section of Network Classifieds.

1214877-PB05-16

Professional tree and stump removal Servicing all areas More than 20 years experience 24 hour storm damage Mulch for sale

by no later than Friday 7 October 2016 (revised).

Mike Tyler Chief Executive Officer

V Apprenticeships /Traineeships

V Garden/ Outdoor

Diesel Mechanic and Apprentice

AVON

TOP SOIL

Tractor Dealership. Suitable applicant must be reliable & motivated.

Contact: Paul 97916414

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Floor and Wall Tile

$35 Metre

First year. Must have a licence.

Immediate start.

Email resume to: jeremygauci1990@hotmail.com

Earn Extra Cash ฀

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0411 334 415

APPRENTICE

Pakenham, Berwick

$37 metre

Narre Warren, Cranbourne • Garden Pebbles • Mulch • Sleepers

V Hospitality

Kitchenhand Required for restaurant, 5 evenings per week 4pm-9:30pm.

Hairdressers Wanted Full-Time Senior Stylist and 1st Year Apprentice Hairdresser wanted for a busy Beaconsfield salon. Applicants must have a passion for the industry and be willing to learn.

Resumes to trabaz@gmail.com

I & G STUDD & SONS PTY LTD Ph: 5941 1880

Wait Staff also required.

Berwick area.

Ph John 9707 3030

V Home Services

Free pick up and delivery.

Prompt service.

Excellent quality. swa7023b

More new ladies

9793 2988 9793 2986

Call Julie

9703 1616 0439 656 044

red17.com.au 17 Nicole Way Dandenong South

Dry split Red Gum $300 per ton.

Dry split Yellow box $300 per ton.

Split Mallee Stumps $330 per ton.

Mountain Ash $250 per ton.

Free delivery in the Dandenong metro area.

Ph: 9706 4685/0419 304 555 FIREWOOD Dry split redgum.

Free delivery. 0417 324 380.

V Massage Therapists ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

V Music /Instruments

V Garage Sales CRANBOURNE 50 Camms Road, Saturday 17th Sept, from 8.30 am. Bargains galore!

Visited

V Computer Repairs

ALL HOURS ONSITE REPAIRS Virus/spyware removal, networking/internet sharing. Professional reliable techs.

9799-8884.

Middels is seeking a full time position.

Applicant must be a motivated individual with a passion for food, have great communication skills, assisting supervision of a team.

Contact: Sarah 0433 634 901 Email resumes: info@middels.com.au

MUSIC LESSONS Guitar - Piano/Keyboard Bass - Drums - Singing Beginners Welcome

Ph: 9769 9252

McColl’s

themusiccentreberwick.com.au

The Music Centre 6 5 E n t e r p r i s e Av e . B e r w i c k

HAFCO Table Saw. 250mm, model MJ2325A. 3HP complete with sliding table. $750. Phone: (03) 5941 6869.

Sous Chef

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B E R W I C K

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Visit

V Business Opportunities

IRONING

FIRE WOOD

Expressions of interest together with background experience should be forwarded to: Mr Mike Tyler Chief Executive Officer City of Casey PO Box 1000 NARRE WARREN VIC 3805

Full Service from $80

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Audit and ethics charter - City of Casey or by contacting Julie Adams on 9705 5200.

Employment

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Red Lantern

Mel 95 E3, 7days

A copy of the Committee’s Charter is available on Council’s website –

Joey’s Tree Services

SN1090434-PJ37-13

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Storm Damage Specialists All size Removals & Pruning Block Clearing Experts Stump Grinding & Mulching

Member HIA and MBA

NARRE WARREN, luxury accommodation starting from $150pp per week which includes bills.

Bond required. Suit students, singles or couples. Close to bus, train and shops. 0429 022 889.

BERWICK Close train, optionally furnished. Private secure bedrooms, $180-$185 pw, incl bills.

9012 3445 - 0425 778 761.

section of Network Classifieds.

Screened, best quality, blended, suitable lawns and garden beds.

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CRANBOURNE WEST 3BR house, large BR, share bathroom, must be working. $160pw + 4 weeks bond. Ph Greg 0407 527 036.

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UNIT, 2BR. 14 Berwick Brae village, 670 Princes Hwy. $310,000. Ph: 0413 958 922

Estate

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ELS. Home visits.

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Investor looking for houses in local area. No fees.

Call Dave 0428 678 489.

TAX TIME Real WANT TO SAVE

V Windows

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NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE?

Buy, Rent & Sell in our

Ivan 0412 609 009

General Notices

1800 183 567

Real Estate

V Taxation/ Accounting

Window Replacement Service Timber or Aluminium Windows Free Measure and quote

PENSIONER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

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0447 642 643 ฀

Homes, Offices and Shops

9794 8989

Employment

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Casey Cardinia Window Cleaning

Offers full replacement service in timber and aluminium windows.

Phone for an obligation FREE QUOTE

Call 0432 550 066 or 8707 5522

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Reliable Service Anytime, Anywhere

Superb Tiling

ECONOMY TILING

The purpose of the Local Law is to :฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

C784346-SH17-10

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AND COMPLETE CARE GROOMING SERVICE • Therapeutic Heated Hydro Bath • Grooming • Flea Rinse • Clipping • Nail Clipping • Blow Drying Phil & Sue

5941 2516

Notice is given that the Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation at its meeting held on 24, August 2016 resolved to make Local Law No 1 in accordance of section 119(3) of the Local Government Act 1989(“the Act”)

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Indoor and Outdoor Bathrooms, toilets, kitchens 20 years experience Free quotes

cats@pakenhamcats.com.au

1193337-KK31-15

V Tiling

V Pets & Services C1065437-KG48-12

Australian Government endorsed Installer

C940378-KK28-11

1300 361 979 0407 674 808

V Pets & Services

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice.

A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

1021249-PJ16-12

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FREE QUOTES

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V Television/Video/Audio

General Classifieds

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Trades & Services

FREECALL

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Professional Drivers Pakenham McColl’s Transport is one of Australia’s leading Tanker Transport companies, specialising in the transportation of Bulk Food, Farm Milk and Bulk Chemicals, employing over 400 people nationally.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for experienced Drivers to join our Farm Milk Division, based in Pakenham.

McColl’s can offer you: ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

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V Positions Vacant

NURSERY HAND POSITIONS

Co-ordinator/ Team Leader Early Learning

IN PRODUCTION & DISPATCH - Narre Warren North Kooweerup Regional Health Service is located approximately one hours’ drive from Melbourne. It provides a range of services including Acute Medical, Residential Care, Allied Health, Early Parenting and Community Services. We are seeking:

Application by email: hrparadisia@gmail.com or fax: 9706 1425. No phone applications.

Permanent Part-Time and Casual positions available.

12322984-ACM37-16

Certificate III in Patient Services Assistant desirable.

12322627-DJ37-16

Current Police Check (less than three years) Application in writing to Mr. Frank Megens - Chief Executive Officer. Kooweerup Regional Health Service, P.O. Box 53, Kooweerup VIC 3981 or email to gregorys@krhs.net.au by close of business 30th September, 2016. Police Check is required for appointment to Kooweerup Regional Health Service and must provided at interview.

5622 0115 or email resume to: manjotgill14@yahoo.com

FEED TANKER DRIVER Required to drive out of the Pakenham mill for Tooradin based company. Heavy combination licence.

Vic Roads printout and references required. Afternoon/Day shift, 5 days per week. Previous Applicants need not apply

Looking for an exciting new career in Hospitality?

Gaming / TAB / Bistro & Bar Staff Pakenham Racing Club are on the lookout for casual hospitality staff to join our progressing and expanding organisation. Be a part of our two 7 day a week hospitality venues (located in Pakenham and Officer) and a world class racecourse facility (located in Tynong). Now is your chance to be a part of this exciting and growing organisation.

We are currently looking for dynamic, energetic and passionate hospitality staff who can add to our existing team. We currently have casual vacancies for the following positions: ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ The successful applicants will possess demonstrated experience in customer ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ applicants must be willing to learn and diversify their skillset.

Known for your reliability and adaptability, you will possess great people skills and a can-do attitude. You must have the flexibility to work across a 7-day rotating roster and weekends and public holidays will be required, as well as the ability to work across our multiple Venues To Apply, please visit www.pakenhamracing.com.au/employment and follow the prompts. ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ 03 5940 6617 or by email on employment@pakenhamracing.com.au ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

Contact Steve or John, office hours, 5998 3524.

A medium size company in the Hallam area have positions available for an APPRENTICE & CABINET MAKER Must be responsible, reliable, and enthusiastic.

Please Fax 9796 5935

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3rd or 4th Year Apprentice

CONCRETERS / LABOURERS

Must be willing to learn, be keen and reliable. Own transport ideal but not essential.

Call Pete 0417 677 118

The Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children

1220685-DJ11-16

1 Learmonth Rd Carrum

BOILERMAKER/ WELDER Full time medium to heavy fabrication work.

Overtime available.

Pakenham area.

Please email: karen@cmsteel.com.au

12322463-ACM37-16

CONVEYANCER An established local conveyancing office requires a Conveyancer 2 days per week.

Must have previous experience and be keen to work in a team environment.

Salary negotiated according to experience.

Please call 03 5944 3566 OR 0408 141 094

DRIVER

CONCRETOR

SEMI CRANE TRUCK OPERATOR

Fulltime position.

Required for local and country work. This opportunity suits someone who is self motivated, takes pride in their work and customer focused to join our professional team.

Must have Self Loading Crane licence. Narre Warren.

Phone Jeff on: 8794 9455 or Email: shaz@viccranetrucks.com.au

Employment

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Applications close Monday 26 September 2016

12322659-CG37-16

This position is part-time (0.8FTE) or full-time, to be negotiated with the successful applicant, and fixed-term with tenure until 28 January 2019.

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Eagles are ready to roll

By David Nagel CRANBOURNE coach Simon Goosey is confident his team can end a horror run of four consecutive grand final defeats when it takes on Berwick in Saturday’s South East Football Netball League grand final at Officer.

Under Doug Koop the Eagles lost twice to Narre Warren in 2012, ’13, Scott Sutherland unsuccessful against Beaconsfield in 2014, before Goosey led the Eagles to the big dance against the Wickers last year.

Goosey has made no secret of the fact that his players suffered under the burden of grand final expecta-

tions last year, but believes this year is different.

He thinks his side is cherry ripe to finally claim that elusive flag.

“We’re as ready as we can be, we’ve had the perfect preparation, I can’t fault it, and the boys have been super on the track, really excited and looking forward to the contest,” he said.

“It’s a lot different to last year, there was too much worry, but this year we’re just concentrating on doing what we do best and seeing where that will take us. We’ve got no excuses; if we get beaten this year then we’re beaten by a better

side. We’re ready, what will be, will be.”

The Eagles, top-of-the-table second semi-final winners, are aiming for their 13th flag, against Berwick, looking for just its eighth triumph in an existance that spans more than 125 years.

Goosey could not have done more in the space of 12 months to turn this team around, with nine changes likely from the team that succumbed to the Wickers last year.

Champion full-forward Marc Holt and the damaging Michael Theodoridis have succumbed to injury, with Curtis Barker, Marty

Leinmueller, Nick Morrish, Andrew Driscoll, Chace Struth, Matty Rus and Tim Smith all missing from last year’s decider.

The Eagles will also take on Berwick in the reserves grand final.

The Wickers lead 3-0 this year, winning by 21 and 10 during the home-and-away season before a comfortable 27-point victory in the second semi-final. Beaconsfield and Berwick will battle it out for the Under 19s crown.

The Under 19s kick off a bumper day at 10am, the reserves follow at 11.50am, before Goosey and his Eagles chase a famous victory at 2pm.

Cranbourne coach Simon Goosey believes his side is cherry ripe to turn around a horror grand final record against Berwick on Saturday.

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SEFNL AWARD WINNERS

Top awards for Beaconsfield stars

By David Nagel CHAMPION Beaconsfield ruckman Scott Meyer has been elevated into rarefied air after taking home a third Norm Walker Medal for best and fairest in the South East Football Netball League.

Meyer finished on 21 votes, five clear of last year’s joint winners Russell Gabriel (Doveton) and Madi Andrews (Berwick) to add a third gong to his back-to-back success stories of 2012/’13.

The 30-year-old’s victory at the Cardinia Cultural Centre capped off a great Monday night for Beaconsfield with 19-year-old rising star Kaela Hughes taking out the A Grade netball award.

Hughes rode a fast start to 25 votes to score by four from Narre Warren’s Leigh Taylor, with Hampton Park defender Karli Foster one vote back in third place.

Meyer, who was surprised with his win, had a great season, winning best on ground honours at both interleague and Vic Country this year.

The humble champion said winning a third award would be something he could look back on with pride in years to come.

“It’s not something you think about too much in the moment, but obviously looking back down the track I’ll be proud of this year,” Meyer said.

“I had a consistent year, very lucky with my body which held up well and allowed me to play interleague and Vic Country as well. The body holding up was the main reason I could do those things this year.

It’s great to be recognised, a little surprised to be honest, but very happy how things turned out tonight.”

Meyer said the award capped off a challenging season, with Beaconsfield’s lack of depth in the reserves not hindering a stellar run through to this year’s preliminary final.

“Absolutely, it was a challenging year in some respects because we were really struggling some weeks to fill a reserves side, which hampers your depth, but somehow we found a way through and I think we’re all pretty proud of what we achieved this year,” he said.

All smiles. Beaconsfield pair Kaela Hughes and Scott Meyer swept the main individual awards at the Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS SEFNL presentation night on Monday. 159187 The win of Hughes was set up early, the feisty mid-courter topping the charts with 22 votes after round 10 and holding on to become the first Beaconsfield player to take the award since her idol Jasmine Maddocks in 2012.

Hughes was coached by Maddocks in her junior days and was a little overwhelmed to have joined her hero as an A Grade medal winner.

“I’m actually really shocked, really excited and really happy right now,” Hughes said. ”She (Maddocks) was my coach for many years through juniors and has been my idol since I was 12, so

to kind of walk in her shoes tonight is a privilege and I’m really honoured.”

Hughes has taken her netball to new levels, not just with Beaconsfield where she will compete in this week’s SEFNL grand final against Narre Warren, but with the Monash University Storm where she played 10 games in the VNL Championship this year.

“I feel like this year has been my best so far, it was my best achievement in making the championships fresh out of juniors, and it just excites me for what the future might hold,” she said.

“I’ve been cut from the Vic teams each year, so VNL is probably my

top level right now, but the dream is still to go all the way.”

Hughes wanted to thank her club and her family for their unwavering support throughout her fledgling career.

“I can’t thank the club enough, I’ve been there all my life and started my netball there and that’s where I’ll finish,” she said.

“My family, mum and dad, (Jenny and Darren) and my brother (Kane), they’ve all been a massive support. Mum and dad still drive into the city and drive to all the courts on a Saturday to watch me play; they’re awesome with what they do.”

FOOTBALL SENIORS B&F - NORM WALKER MEDAL Scott Meyer Beaconsfield 21 Russell Gabriel Doveton 16 Madi Andrews Berwick 16 Luke Walker Pakenham 15 RESERVES - BILL WILLIAMSON MEDAL Jack Kowarzik Pakenham 18 UNDER 19 Jarryd Trait Berwick 20 MVP Scott Meyer Beaconsfield Chris Larosa Officer LEADING GOALKICKERS SENIORS Marc Holt Cranbourne 63 RESERVES Harrison Money Berwick 54 UNDER 19 Trent Thomas Berwick 58 COACH OF THE YEAR Rhys Nisbet Berwick MARK OF THE YEAR Lucas Jellyman-Turner Berwick GOAL OF THE YEAR Matt DeBruin Pakenham NETBALL A GRADE Kaela Hughes Beaconsfield 25 Leigh Taylor Narre Warren 21 Karli Foster Hampton Park 20 Tara Cecil Cranbourne 18 Sharni Lambden Cranbourne 18 B GRADE Carly Stagg Narre Warren 24 C GRADE Caitlin Anthony Berwick 21 D GRADE Jessica Egan Narre Warren 19 17 UNDER RED Emma Jones Pakenham 32 17 UNDER WHITE Jenna Bliss Cranbourne 23 15 UNDER RED Jaymee Eastwood ROC 24 15 UNDER WHITE Hanna Levin Hampton Park 35 13 UNDER RED Charlie Rout Pakenham 25 13 UNDER WHITE Adele St Mart Cranbourne 32 MVP Samantha Neil ROC COACH OF THE YEAR Kelly Haynes Tooradin-Dalmore VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Denise and Geoff McGowan - Beaconsfield CLUB AWARDS NETBALL Narre Warren FOOTBALL Berwick CLUB CHAMPIONS Narre Warren SERVICE AWARDS 200 GAMES Hayley McLean, Damien Szwaja (Beaconsfield), Nick Barker, Ryan Davey, Stuart Morrish (Cranbourne), Aaron Henwood, Chris Rodriquez (Doveton), Donna Kellett (Hampton Park), Kate Gillespie (Tooradin-Dalmore).

250 GAMES Jodie Holt (Cranbourne), Lisa Simpson (Hampton Park), Meaghan Musgrave (Pakenham).

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Footy academy for the future

By Nick Creely WE might best remember Simon Black as the silky moving Brisbane Lions midfielder who went on to become one of the greatest players of the modern era.

His magical game in the 2003 Grand Final against Collingwood is etched into the memory of all Pie fans and still forces them to stay awake at night.

Black now devotes his time to his prestigious Simon Black Football Academy, after resigning as Assistant Coach for the Brisbane Lions at the end of 2016 to focus on the expansion of his academy product.

On Monday 12 September, Black was on hand at the Beletti Restaurant Cafe Bar in Dandenong to launch his new academy in the Dandenong region, with the academies in Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland a raging success amongst youth.

The academy entails both education and football in an elite environment with specialised coaches and educators who all have AFL backgrounds.

Speaking at the official launch of his newly formed academy, Black was thrilled with the progress of his academies and bringing one into a football heartland of Dandenong.

“It’s obviously really exciting to be able to bring an academy into Dandenong,“ he said.

“We know the importance of edu-

cation and knowing that footy doesn’t last forever, unless you’re Boomer Harvey and get to play to 39.

“We know that the game is extremely loved out in Dandenong and I know a lot of players from the Lions have come through this area,” Black said.

Black stressed the importance of education, combined with football to give students the best possible chance to build a satisfying career.

“The education elements have obviously been fantastic as well.

It’s been terrific and to be honest the favourite part of the program is the personal growth of the students,” Black added.

The Simon Black Academy has built a close working relationship with the Dandenong Stingrays, in particular with Stingrays Regional Talent Manager Mark Wheeler, who is excited about the academy and its potential for young people.

“Our zone is a very rich football zone, with a lot of young men and women that have been given the opportunity to play sport down here.

“The launch of this program will help our young males and females coming through. There’s some exciting times coming out of Shepley Oval,” Wheeler said.

The Director of Victoria at the Simon Black Academy, Brett Hardiman, launched the Dandenong academy pro-

gram and says it is a major coup for the area and will drive football in all areas and levels of competition.

“Today’s a pretty historic day for us because we are launching the Dandenong academy.

“It’s been a privilege over the last nine months to work with Simon, who’s a legend of the game and one of the most humble people you will meet.

“The academy is for young men and women who have completed secondary school and looking to get a further education. For us the education is critical. Football does not last forever and education opens up doors.

"We want to create men and women who will drive football at club level even AFL and VFL level - into the future,” Hardiman said.

Also present at the launch were past AFL players David Wojcinski, a triple premiership player at Geelong, and former Hawk and Magpie Clinton Young, who have both got a heavy involvement in coaching in the respective Victorian academies in Geelong and Melbourne.

Former AFL player Arryn Siposs was on hand to show his support and is involved in the Victorian academies, while the Melbourne-based academy students were also attended the event to share their experiences and show further support for the expansion of the program.

Ben McGee, from the Simon Black

Clinton Young (Albert Park Academy coach), Peter Dye (Stingrays Footy Operations Manager), Simon Black, Mark Wheeler (Stingrays Regional Talent Manager), Craig Black (Stingrays Under 18s coach) and David Wojcinski (Geelong Academy coach). 159148 Academy, says that the program could be a massive opportunity for the Dandenong youth, lauding the professionalism and possibility for engagement in sport and education.

“The benefits for our Dandenong youth is that it’s an opportunity for them to be engaged in a sport, and using the vehicle of Australian Rules Football to offer further engagement in their community.

“Whether it’s playing at a local football club, coaching at a junior football club, we want to see our product, our boys and girls, be able to use the experience of being in the Simon Black Academy to go out and obviously engage them further as young people,” McGee said.

Black possesses one of the most glittering football resumes to date, which includes three premierships, a Brownlow Medal, a Norm Smith Medal, three All-Australians and three Best and Fairest Awards.

Black treated football lovers for over 15 years, but without dedication, hard-work and natural talent, would have been unable to fulfil his destiny as a league footballer.

The Simon Black Academy is open to students 16 years and older who have left high school and interested in completing further study while pursuing their passion for football.

Through the duration of the 12 month, 4 day-a-week program, students will receive Elite Coaching, a Diploma of Business, Improved University Rating, Certificate III & IV in Fitness and First Aid, Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, and a Level 1 Coaching and Umpiring Accreditation.

The Simon Black Academy is currently having a December 2016 intake, so those interested should call 1300 855 117 or head to their website on www.australianrulesacademy.com.au.

Stingrays get stung in semi

By Nick Creely

QUIZ NUMBER 1521 1. WHICH Aussie scored the fastest Test century ever seen at the SCG against the Windies in 2015-6?

2. IN which Queensland town was champion golfer Karrie Webb born?

3. WHO trained 1981 Melbourne Cup winner Just A Dash?

4. HOW many games did Australia win at cricket’s 2014 T20 World Cup? 5. TWO Australian cricketers have scored double centuries at Lord’s. Don Bradman was one; who was the other?

6. WHO gave his name to a revolutionary style of high jumping at the 1968 Olympics?

7. WHAT sport is played with mallets and hoops?

8. WHICH Australian tennis legend is the son of a high court judge?

9. WHICH famous pop star had a brief romance with English tennis star Sue Barker in 1982?

10. WHICH American sport was rocked by allegations of match fixing in the 1920s and ‘30s?

11. WHICH former Wimbledon tennis champion had a pulse rate nearly half that of the average man?

12. WHICH famous Brazilian Formula One racing driver died after a crash in 1994?

13. WHAT are the four throwing events in athletics?

14. WHICH city hosted the Olympic Games in conjunction with the 1904 World’s Fair?

15. WHICH country won every relay (running and swimming) at the 1984 Olympics? while possible draft-bolter Andrew McGrath found plenty of the footy in another impressive game.

The Stingrays will now have to watch on as envious spectators as the Geelong Falcons, Sandringham Dragons, Murray Bushrangers and Oakleigh Chargers play off in preliminary finals next week.

16. WHICH famous Australian sculling champion later became the Sydney police chief?

17. WHICH Australian boxer won 22 straight fights between 1966 and 1969?

18. WHICH New Zealander in 1983 became the first foreigner to win the New York City Marathon?

19. WHAT are touring Australian rugby league teams known as?

20. WHAT was the name of the American yacht that lost the America’s Cup in 1983?

(The Fosbury flop) 7. Croquet 8. Neale Fraser 9. Cliff Richard 10. Baseball 11. Bjorn Borg ANSWERS: 1. David Warner 2. Ayr 3. Tommy Smith 4. One 5. Bill Brown 6. Dick Fosbury

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Dandenong, scoring two goals each and trying to lift their side, who were unable to find avenues to goal.

Battle, in particular, presented well all day and was a constant headache for the Dragon defenders.

For the Dragons, Tim Taranto was the clear best afield, amassing 28 disposals, 7 marks, 8 tackles and a classy goal,

12. Ayrton Senna 13. Discus, hammer, javelin and shot-put 14. St Louis 15. The United

The Stingrays' Thomas Glen looks upfield. 159210

States 16. Merv Wood 17. Lionel Rose 18. Rod Dixon 19. The Kangaroos 20. Liberty

DANDENONG Stingrays have been knocked out in straight sets after being crushed to the tune of 61 points against the Sandringham Dragons in Sunday’s TAC Cup semi-final at Ikon Park.

It what was a brutal end to a largely successful season for the Rays, who found it tough all day to move the ball freely and find any space.

Footy is a tough game.

The Stingrays found out the hard way just how ruthless finals footy can be.

The minor premiers, who would have fancied their chances against the Dragons, who finished fifth on the ladder, now have to lick their wounds and move on for another gruelling pre-season next year.

The Rays never really got any ascendancy on the scoreboard and struggled to take their chances in front of goal.

Coach Craig Black was disappointed with the result, expecting more from the group that only lost three games throughout the home and away season.

“We just couldn’t get our hands on the footy, or apply any pressure,” Black said.

Hunter Clark and Jordan Stewart toiled hard day for the Stingrays, while Myles Poholke continued to lead from the front with another impressive display.

Josh Battle and Sam Fowler were the only goal-kickers for

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Champs set to face off

By David Nagel EVERY grand final is huge, but something truly remarkable is brewing with Cranbourne and Berwick set to lock horns for the 2016 South East Football Netball League title at Officer on Saturday.

Two magnificent teams will fight - not only for the most precious piece of silverware in the region but for memories that will last a lifetime.

That’s the remarkably resilient thing about footy clubs; the Wickers average a premiership every 18 years and would never have wavered from their dream of a period of dominance.

And it may finally have arrived.

They made a cleansweep of the SEFNL last year, winning all four flags, and look well-placed to add another three to the trophy cabinet on the weekend.

But comparisons between the two sides that will take to the park on Saturday, and those of the 2015 rendition of the grand final, are stark.

The Wickers will be minus premiership players in Brody Connelly, Jimmy Phillips, and retired pair Paul Vanschilt and Mick Manley, while the Eagles are barely recognisable from the team that lost its fourth grand final in succession last year.

Cranbourne on the other hand, could have up to nine changes from last year’s title decider.

Of the new breed, Zac Roscoe has been a revelation as a small forward; Dylan Cavalot and Aaron Bower have introduced an explosive amount of pace, while Dillan Bass has gone from a two-game player in 2015 to not missing a game this year.

Kory Grant, Anthony Fischer and Nick Darbyshire have played important roles, but it’s been the inclusion of boom-recruit Shaun Marusic that has been the biggest bonus of all.

Marusic had a slow start to the season, but gained confidence from a brilliant interleague outing and hasn’t taken a backward step since.

The two teams squared the home-and-away season with Cranbourne edging ahead in a three-point thriller in the second semi.

THE TIP There are so many elements to consider.

They won’t admit it, but Cranbourne is resigned to the fact that champion full-forward Marc Holt won’t play, while Berwick co-captain Madi Andrews is surely in doubt after sustaining what looked to be a serious knee injury last weekend.

If Andrews doesn’t play, it truly does square the ledger with his toughness and tackling in tight, and ability to explode away from stoppages making him the most effective midfielder in the league.

If Rhys Nisbet and Simon Goosey had one choice to omit from the opposition this weekend Andrews and Holt would be first picked.

The key here could come down to a battle of the minds. There are no free-swings in grand finals, but Berwick went close last year, but this time around will have the same level of expectation as their ultrareliable opponents.

Cranbourne ... your time has come ... the pain ends now.

The tears will flow after an emotional 14 point victory.

Cranbourne's superstar defender Brandon Osborne will lead a strong backline into battle against Berwick in Saturday's SEFNL grand final at Officer. 158797 Picture: ROB CAREW

SEFNL SCOREBOARD PRELIMINARY FINAL SATURDAY AT BEACONSFIELD SENIORS BERWICK 3.3 7.6 13.15 21.17(143) BEACONSFIELD 2.3 5.4 6.7 10.10(70) Berwick Goals: M. Weekes 5, M. Johnson 5, L. Nelson 5, B. Kearns 4. Best: M. Harold, M. Weekes, L. Nelson.

Beaconsfield Goals: B. Dowler 3, T. McDermott 2, D. Battaglin 2. Best: K. Roberts, S. Meyer, M. Misso.

RESERVES CRANBOURNE 2.7 3.9 5.12 6.15(51) PAKENHAM 0.1 4.2 4.2 6.5(41) Cranbourne Goals: D. Kitto 3. Best: C. Struth, J. Leinmueller, M. Weller.

Pakenham Goals: N. Brown 2, C. Lenders 2. Best: J. Kowarzik, G. Barclay, J. Theisz.

UNDER 19 BERWICK A 2.3 7.3 11.5 12.9(81) NARRE WARREN A 1.3 2.5 4.8 6.9(45) Berwick A Goals: S. Nicholson 3, T. Thomas 2, J. McLean 2. Best: B. Asher, J. Hill, S. Nicholson.

Narre Warren A Goals: N. Aliotta 2. Best: M. Steedman, N. Aliotta, L. Tannahill.

NETBALL A GRADE Hampton Park 31 v Beaconsfield 40 B GRADE Narre Warren 55 v Beaconsfield 32 C GRADE Narre Warren 26 v Berwick 24 D GRADE Cranbourne 45 v Tooradin-Dalmore 32 U17 RED Beaconsfield 29 v Doveton 28 U17 WHITE Cranbourne 32 v Beaconsfield 21 U15 RED ROC 26 v Narre Warren 20 U15 WHITE ROC 23 v Beaconsfield 21 U13 RED Beaconsfield 25 v Narre Warren 12 U13 WHITE Cranbourne 27 v Beaconsfield 22 SEFNL GRAND FINAL FIXTURES SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER AT OFFICER RECREATION RESERVE FOOTBALL SENIORS Cranbourne v Berwick 2pm RESERVES Berwick v Cranbourne 11.50am UNDER 19 Beaconsfield v Berwick 10.00am NETBALL A GRADE Narre Warren v Beaconsfield 2.45pm B GRADE Berwick v Narre Warren 1.20pm C GRADE Beaconsfield v Narre Warren Noon D GRADE Narre Warren v Cranbourne Noon U17 RED Narre Warren v Beaconsfield 10.40am U17 WHITE Narre Warren v Cranbourne 10.40am U15 RED Beaconsfield v ROC 9.30am U15 WHITE Hampton Park v ROC 9.30am U13 RED ROC v Beaconsfield 8.20am U13 WHITE Hampton Park v Cranbourne 8.20am GRAND FINAL DETAILS Admission Cost: Adults (Over 16) $15 Concession (Card and photo id required) $10 Children (16 and under) Free Records $2 No BYO alcohol. All cars and bags will be inspected on entry by security.

Wet and dry areas will be in operation. Victoria Police will be in attendance and booze buses will be in place. Make arrangements to get to and from the ground if you intend to consume alcohol.

Dogs must be on a leash - although it is preferred they are not brought in.

PARKING: There is parking in the reserve and overflow parking is available in Starling Road, opposite the reserve. Parking is also available in Siding Avenue and in the Cardinia Shire car park.

The Officer train station is a brisk 10 minute walk and there are buses that pass frequently.

Battle of the birds will sort pecking order

By David Nagel “ANYTHING is possible.”

Beaconsfield will face the mountainous challenge of taking on Narre Warren for this year’s South East Football Netball League crown after a nine goal, 40-31, victory over Hampton Park on Saturday.

The Eagles’ preliminary final win at Holm Park Reserve sets up a mouth-watering clash against the Magpies - a team on the cusp of greatness, chasing back-to-back flags and its 21st consecutive victory.

Beaconsfield coach Simon O’Shanassy knows the size of the challenge ahead, but has a clear message for his players.

“The message is that if you’re there, anything is possible,” O’Shanassy said.

“I’ve coached teams that have been undefeated all year and have slipped up at the wrong time, so if we have seven players who turn up raring to go I can’t see any reason

why we can’t be more than competitive.”

The Eagles showed on Saturday that they have the versatility to trouble the Magpies, winning a low scoring encounter after shooting 60 goals in a 106-goal shootout against Doveton a week earlier.

O’Shanassy explained that Saturday’s grand final qualifier was a surprisingly lack-lustre affair.

“We were playing for sheep-stations but both teams lacked a bit of intensity,” O’Shanassy said.

“We had a three to four goal lead, but weren’t playing well and you start to think that if Hampton Park flick the switch how will we respond. I thought Kaela Hughes was the defining player on the court, she had some great intercepts, put her body on the line, and was amazing in the last quarter.”

The Eagles’ intensity will need to be on from the first minute to the last, with Narre Warren the masters of sensing a weakness and closing in for the kill.

The Magpies are a beautifully balanced outfit, with Tracey Dell, Kara Hargrave and Adele Clydesdale down back, Demi Brettoner, Leigh Taylor, Erin Clark and Bec Potalej controlling the midcourt, while Gabby Dwyer, Tayla Shannon and Chloe Phillips provide unstoppable scoring power.

Narre Warren co-coach Greg Heinrich believes the return of Clydesdale, and the addition of Potalej and Dwyer, had brought a fresh new look, without diminishing his side’s output.

“There are some big differences between this year and last year, we’ve brought in some fresh faces that have really changed the dynamics of the side,” Heinrich said.

“I think we’re as strong as last year and the girls are 100 per cent ready for what awaits them. We’ll keep it low key until Saturday and then give it our best shot.”

Heinrich said he had no concerns about his three premiership hopefuls

handling the pressure of the big occasion.

“Gabby and Bec didn’t play last year, but both had a taste in the under-17s premiership, and Adele is in a class of her own, having played at a high level and is used to playing in pressure situations,” Heinrich said.

“I’m sure the remainder of the group that won it last year would love to win it for those girls.”

This is a battle between the two most powerful clubs in SEFNL, the Magpies represented with six teams on grand final day, the Eagles with five.

O’Shanassy said his team will need to remain calm and composed with the ball in hand to be a chance.

“We need to maintain possession, not panic, shut out the crowd and be as efficient as we can with the ball,” he said.

Anything is possible, but it’s the Magpies to celebrate two magnificent milestones - back-to-back flags and 21 wins on the trot- with a ninegoal victory.

SEFNL league best and fairest winner Kaela Hughes will have a huge role to play when Beaconsfield take on Narre Warren in Saturday's A Grade grand final. 154174 Picture: ROB CAREW

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By Nicholas Creely

Alan Wookey, left, presents the 32nd Alan Wookey Medal to Cranbourne all-rounder Matt Picture: JARROD POTTER Chasemore last season. 151397

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By Nick Creely THE Eagles are going to be the team to beat again this year as Cranbourne Cricket Club’s biggest drawcards, Matthew Chasemore and Steven Spoljaric have each committed to another season at the powerful Turf 1 Club.

The reigning premiers, who stunned Springvale South in a remarkable Turf 1 Grand Final earlier this year, were in danger of losing the star duo, but will each don the blue and gold as the club looks to go back-toback in one of the strongest competitions in Victoria, the DDCA. The two Eagles stars combined for an astonishing 1139 runs and 56 wickets last season, and were both named in the DDCA’s 2015/16 Team of the Year.

Chasemore, 34, is a legend of Victorian Premier Cricket and a former Victorian Second XI player, in what has been a stellar career. He was being courted by several other clubs, including a possible return to the Premier ranks in a coaching capacity.

The star all-rounder, who has made his name as a prolific run machine and nippy medium-pacer, enjoyed a magnificent debut season for the Eagles last year, taking out the Alan Wookey Medal as Turf 1’s best player.

President Andrew Ligt was thrilled to have these star players involved at the club again,

but indicated Chasemore would be taking on a bit of a different role this season.

“We’d like to see Cheeks (Matthew Chasemore) help in development as well as continue his role on-field,” Ligt said.

Spoljaric, a triple Alan Wookey Medalist in the DDCA, was also weighing up a move closer to home, but at the tender age of 39, will again look to dominate the competition with his partner in crime.

Spoljaric possesses an equally impressive cricketing resume. Back in the 2007/’08 season, Spoljaric beat the likes of Aaron Finch, Evan Gulbis and Michael Beer to claim the coveted Jack Ryder Medal while playing with Hawthorn Monash-Uni. Talented young spinner Cameron Dinger has left for Casey South Melbourne, in what is a blow for the reigning premiers.

Dinger had a brilliant grand final against Springvale South, taking 9 wickets in the remarkable come-from-behind victory.

The club has also announced the appointment of Jason Salerno as the head coach for the 2016/17 season.

Jason is a stalwart of local cricket in the area and an important addition to the club’s coaching department.

“Jason’s role will be to oversee our coaching staff.

“His role won’t be as much of a technical coach but he will oversee our team this season,”

Ligt added.

Salerno is looking forward to the challenge and was an appealing candidate for the club in their selection process, due to his many management skills and structured style.

“The club was looking for someone to bring structure to the coaching department.

“They believed they already had the cricket expertise within.

“It was more my football coaching, working with large numbers and organisational skills that appealed,” Salerno said.

Cranbourne is also running an inaugural junior girls competition, which will be running for girls aged 10-15, as well as Milo In-2-Cricket (ages 4-6) and T20 Blast (7-9).

The Junior Girls competition is open to anyone with any ability, requires no experience and is free to play. A come and try day will be operating on Monday 19 September, 4.30pm at Casey Fields, with six games played throughout November and December, culminating in a grand final on 19 December.

The Milo In-2-Cricket and T20 Blast registration day is Sunday 16 October 9.30-11am at Casey Fields.

Under 11s, 13s, 15s and 17s spots are also available. For any inquiries regarding any junior competition, please phone James Leesch (Junior VP) on 0404 912 999.

SEFNL GRAND FINAL HONOUR ROLL Result 2005 Doveton 6.8(44) d Narre Warren 5.7(37) 2006 Narre Warren 16.17(113) d Doveton 10.8(68) 2007 Narre Warren 15.12(102) d Pakenham 13.7(85) 2008 Narre Warren 27.21(183) d Keysborough 7.10(52) 2009 Pakenham 15.14(104) d Doveton 6.10(46) 2010 Narre Warren 13.24(102) d Beaconsfield 11.11(77)

Best On Ground Trevor Davies Trent Shinners Glenn Hamilton Ricky Clark Dean Blake Steven Kidd

Result 2011 Cranbourne 15.6(96) d Narre Warren 10.15(75) 2012 Narre Warren 22.13(145) d Cranbourne 19.9(123) 2013 Narre Warren 14.16(100) d Cranbourne 15.9(99) 2014 Beaconsfield 14.8(92) d Cranbourne 5.8(58) 2015 Berwick 17.17(119) d Cranbourne 13.11(89)

Best On Ground Curtis Barker Jackson Parker Justin Marriott Daniel Mislicki Lucas Jellyman-Turner

CASEY Scorpions have had a very successful night at the Peter Jackson VFL and Swisse VFL Women’s awards at Crown Palladium on Monday night.

The Scorpions, who are facing a massive preliminary finals showdown with Williamstown on Sunday, were in good spirits as they enjoyed the festivities of the night.

Ruckman Oscar McInerney, who is a big chance to be drafted by an AFL club, was rewarded for a standout season for the Scorpions, taking out the A.Todd Medal as the Development League’s best and fairest.

The 203-centimetre ruckman played 12 games in the Development League and four times at VFL senior level this season, including a near beston-ground display against Essendon in just his second VFL appearance.

The VFL Team of the Year was also announced, with Scorpions trio Jack Hutchins, Tim Smith and Declan Keilty all featuring in the team.

Hutchins, 24, has been the cornerstone of the Scorpions defensive unit all season, and his remarkable consistency saw him play 19 games, averaging 13.9 disposals and 4.7 marks per game.

Forward Tim Smith enjoyed a consistent season, averaging 13.7 disposals, 3.9 tackles, 4.4 tackles and 1.5 goals per game, while utility Dylan Keilty had a strong year in what was due rec-

A.Todd Medallist Oscar McInerney with his award. 159307 Picture: AFL ognition of the trio’s hard work and consistency at VFL level.

Other winners at the awards night were Michael Gibbons of Williamstown, who took out the coveted J.J.Liston Trophy as the VFL’s player of the year, Luke Ryan of Coburg who was crowned the Fothergill-Round Medal as the most promising U23 player in the VFL and Ahmed Saad of Coburg who won the Frosty Miller Medal as the VFL’s leading goal-kicker.

In the inaugural VFL Women’s best and fairest, Darebin’s superstar Daisy Pearce was the winner, while Sarah Hosking of Seaford won the Swisse VFL Women’s Rising Star Award and Moana Hope of St Kilda won the VFL Women’s leading goal-kicker award, after a

whopping 104-goal season.

Award winners: J.J.Liston Trophy: Michael Gibbons (Williamstown) A.Todd Medal: Oscar McInerney (Casey Scorpions) Fothergill-Round Medal: Luke Ryan (Coburg) Frosty Miller Medal: Ahmed Saad (Coburg) Alec Gillon Award: Alan Stevens (Essendon) VFL Life Membership: Toby Pinwill, Orren Stephenson, Nick Laurance, Stephen Papa, Brian Woodman and Dale Tapping Swisse VFL Player of the Year: Daisy Pearce (Darebin) Swisse VFL Women’s Rising Star: Sarah Hosking (Seaford) VFL Women’s leading goalkicker: Moana Hope (St Kilda)

Scorpions are ready to pounce

By Nick Creely CASEY SCORPIONS v WILLIAMSTOWN PRELIMINARY Final - Sunday 18 September, 2.40pm at North Port Oval Ladder Positions: Casey Scorpions 1st (14 wins, 4 losses) Williamstown 3rd (13 wins, 5 losses) Earlier this season: Round 3 at Casey Fields: Casey 11.4(70) def by Williamston 17.12(114) Casey players to watch: Jack Grimes, Viv Michie, Angus Scott, Clayton Oliver, Liam Hulett.

Williamstown players to watch: William Wheeler, Ben Jolley, Ayce Cordy, Peter Faulks, Nick Meese.

There have been very few turnarounds in VFL history quite like the Casey Scorpions in 2016.

After barely scraping into the finals in 2015 and languishing in the bottom four in 2014, the Scorpions have blitzed the competition and are a major chance of taking out their first premiership since the turn of the century.

The Scorpions have built a strong unit under coach Justin Plapp, and combined with its fleet of Melbourne listed players from the AFL, are a ruthless and hard-running enigma.

Their opponents, last year’s

Casey v Williamstown earlier this season.

premiers Williamstown, are well drilled, tough and play and uncompromising brand of football.

Williamstown coach Andrew Collins has the Seagulls playing some fluent football and will back themselves in against any side, anywhere.

Back in Round 3, Williamstown were simply too good.

They ran hard both ways and were far too strong in the contest.

Fast forward to end of the season.

The Scorpions are the minor premiers and a step above all others.

The club has learnt a lot from this loss in particular, and has barely stumbled since.

But finals are a different kettle of fish. It brings out the best of the best but exposes the worst of the worst.

Williamstown are proven finals performers, with players such as Michael Gibbons, who

is a big chance to take out the coveted J.J.Liston Trophy, Ben Jolley, Sam Dunell, William Wheeler and Nick Meese all seasoned in the VFL competition.

Casey is a different type of beast. They are well served by their AFL-listed players, such as Jack Grimes, Ben Kennedy and Clayton Oliver, but possess no real finals experience.

The game is going to be fierce, contested and a game of inches.

All these three elements exemplify the core fundamentals of finals football.

There is no second chance for either side, with a coveted spot in the Grand Final on offer against either Collingwood or Footscray.

Despite Williamstown being a threat and a well-drilled finals machine, the Scorpions are ready to pounce in what is going to be an exciting and thrilling match of football.

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Latest Merc has all the lines

By Ewan Kennedy YET another model has been added to the huge Mercedes-Benz range, this time a coupe version of the latest CClass.

It joins the existing four-door sedan, the vehicle that took out the award for World Car of the Year in 2015.

Crammed full of safety and infotainment technology, the new C-Class coupe is larger yet lighter, stronger and quieter than the model it replaces.

Advanced lightweight construction with a higher proportion of aluminium is the secret. Light-alloy components include the front guards, bonnet and bootlid.

The stiffer body not only improves driving dynamics and noise levels but also crash safety.

Mercedes’ latest coupe start from a pretty reasonable $65,900 for the C200 we tested, a good price for the prestige it puts in your driveway.

The range goes all way up to $162,115 for the Mercedes-AMG C63 S. There are plenty of AMG looks inside and out the standard C-Class coupe range with our C 200 having AMG Line body styling, Artico dashboard, auto safety-belt feeders, black ash wood, trim, seat memory and 360 degree reversing and parking cameras.

A sleek and stylish two-door with a

Model range C200 2.0-litre turbo-petrol two-door coupe: $65,900 (automatic) C300 2.0-litre turbo-petrol two-door coupe: $83,355 (automatic) C250d 2.1-litre turbo-diesel two-door coupe: $74,900 (automatic) AMG C 63 S 4.0-litre petrol two-door coupe: $162,115 (automatic)

It drives through a seven-speed automatic transmission that can be overridden by using paddle shifters when you feel the computer hasn’t chosen the correct ratio.

An enormous range of passive safety items do everything they can to keep you out of trouble.

If things still go wrong the Merc is packed with airbags, intelligent headrests and many other features that hopefully let you walk away - even after major incidents.

A five-star safety rating has been given to the C-Class sedan range, it’s hard to imagine the coupe not receiving the same result.

New C-Class coupe sits on an 80mm longer wheelbase than the outgoing model. It has 95mm extra length and 40mm added width.

The extra size makes for improved shoulder, elbow and headroom in all seats. As is normal in any two-door coupe the rear seats are best suited to occasional use only, however we found

Gorgeous lines of the new Mercedes C200 coupe. diamond radiator grille and larger lower air intakes dominated by the threepointed star, the C 200 also has LED headlamps, with daytime running light ‘eyebrows’ that flank the grille.

AMG 18-inch alloys filled the wheelarches of our test machine.

Rear end styling on some of the latest models from Mercedes-Benz is on the weak side to my eyes, but that on the C-Class coupe is brilliant, with sleek lines that fit their purpose to perfection.

The cabin is fitted with sports seats specifically designed for the coupe.

Materials and finish have a handcrafted look and feel. Add ambient lighting and black ash open-pore wood trim

and the overall effect is of luxury and sportiness.

An 8.4-inch tablet-style infotainment system has voice recognition, touchpad and console mounted controls for the satellite navigation.

The radio has DAB+ digital radio.

A 13-speaker, 590-watt Burmester surround sound system provides plenty of quality audio.

There’s Bluetooth streaming, USB, iPod and aux to add your personal inputs.

The Mercedes C200 coupe is fitted with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing maximum power of 135 kW, and 300 Nm of torque.

compromising between front and rear occupants isn’t as tough as in some in this class.

The front seats power forward to make space for rear occupants to squeeze in, and return to their previous position automatically when the activation lever is used.

Though it has ‘only’ 135 kilowatts of power, the engine’s turbocharger means it has strong torque across almost all of the rev band normally used by the driver. Perhaps my revhead mind was longing for more oomph from the engine, especially after spending a week at the wheel of a C63 S sedan not long back. I’m sure saner souls will be more than happy with the performance the C200‘s engine provides.

Fuel use during out test period was in the mid sixes to low sevens on easy paced country cruising and motorway running.

This rose to nine to 11 litres per 100 kilometres in around town running in traffic.

Handling is impressive, all the more so when you remember this version of the C-Class leans slightly more in the comfort direction than others in the range.

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By Derek Ogden

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THE birth of the Lexus GS F was something of a cloak-anddagger affair with team leader, engineering boss Yukihiko Yaguchi, bypassing official channels to begin work on what was to become the Lexus IS F V8 sedan.

Those after-hours sessions led to Yaguchi-san being involved in the RC F coupe and LFA supercar. Now comes the GS F four-door sedan. Yaguchi is still there, this time as emeritus chief engineer on the project.

Heart of the GS F is a 351 kW 5.0-litre V8 mated with an eight-speed transmission driving the rear wheels.

As Lexus does, a big engine is augmented by a high-end range of standard specification such as four-mode drive select and sophisticated dynamic management.

It rises on19-inch alloy wheels, has Brembo brakes with orange callipers, LED headlamps, colour head-up display, 10 airbags and 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system.

The base model hits the market at $162,008 on the road.

However, there is a shopping list of enhancement packs, adding such things as leather upholstery, polished alloy wheels and carbon interior trim, which sees the range top out at $170,284 on road. The latter was the test vehicle.

Lexus’s large spindle grille, with distinctive chrome ‘L’ contrasting with the dark mesh, dominates the front of the GS F, orange painted callipers peek out from behind polished alloy wheels and the rear features diagonally-stacked twin exhausts, a characteristic of the high-performance Lexus F series.

At almost five metres long, the car cannot be accused of looking bulky from the side.

The profile matches the car’s intent; that of a sleek sports sedan, and is emphasised by the F series badging on the flanks.

The lines are linked front and back by Lexus F Sport bumpers, vents replace foglamps and a rear spoiler sits atop the powered boot lid above LED tail lights. The GS F runs on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.

Sports sedan or not, there is no sacrificing any of the luxury expected of a Lexus. Thick pile carpet mats adorn the floor, sports seats in the upper models are upholstered in leather, while the driver enjoys an easy entry steering wheel and seat slide.

Sun worshippers can bask in the glow by opening the tilt and slide moonroof while those of another persuasion can lounge in the roomy rear seats, the rays kept at bay by an electric rear window sunshade.

Front and centre of the information systems is the centrally placed 12.3-inch LCD screen displaying live traffic alerts and rear-view camera image with mobile guidelines. This is augmented by a colour head-up display on the windscreen directly in front of the driver.

All instruments are well

The GS F . . . Lexus luxury with street-smart attitude. shaded from bright sunlight and offer a clear and precise presentation of vehicle systems and driving conditions.

A nice touch is a soft material cover across the top of the dashboard cutting out excessive reflection on the windscreen.

A 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system includes DAB+ digital radio and there’s Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming, voice control for phone and dual USB and Aux input and two 12V outlets.

With variable valve timing and direct fuel injection the 32-valve twin-cam 5.0-litre V8 engine pumps out 351 kW of power at 7100 rpm and 530 Nm of torque between 4800 and 5600 rpm. Carbon dioxide emissions meet Euro 6 standards.

Gear shifts with the eightspeed automatic transmission take fractions of a second, smoothing out the drive in all but the harshest acceleration.

Driving pleasure is enhanced with the transmission’s throttle blips matching the engine’s speed to the gear. The tachometer displays the gear engaged.

Two G-sensors and artificial intelligence swing into action for optimum sports driving on winding roads and adopt full converter lock-up from second to eighth gears in manual mode.

With a five-star safety rating Lexus GS F calls on 10 airbags for passive safety, while a vehicle dynamics management system consisting of stability and traction control, plus ABS anti-skid braking with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution.

Occupants of the test car also benefited from Lexus Safety System + incorporating high-speed adaptive cruise and distance control, pre-collision safety with auto braking, lane keep assist and blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert.

Before anything else, the driver taking his seat is greeted by an analogue speedo which tops out at 340 km/h, a somewhat optimistic figure I would have thought. Not that the GS F is lacking in performance.

Pushing the start button

Model range Lexus GS F 5-litre V8 8sp automatic sedan $162,008 on road One of a series of seven optional enhancement packs can take the on-road price up to $170,284

brings up an adjacent 8.0-inch digital display of information associated with both street and track performance.

The set-up re-aligns to correspond with the chosen Lexus Drive Mode - Eco, Normal, Sports and Sport S+ - presenting key readings such as speed, revs, shift indicator and relevant gear.

With a claimed combined urban / highway cycle fuel consumption of 11.3 litres per 100 kilometres.

The test vehicle used of seven litres per 100 kilometres on the motorway and up to 16 litres per 100 in the city and suburbs.

With 530 Nm of torque, overtaking is freely offered and assured. And while Lexus has made an art of keeping passengers insulated from outside noise, speakers in the front and rear of the GS F cabin electronically produce sounds that rise with engine speed and emphasises the exhaust note behind the vehicle. The system can be turned off by the driver via a switch on the instrument panel.

With all vehicle stability controls switched off it is possible to get the GS F sideways, as I experienced from the codriver’s seat with rally champion Rick Bates behind the wheel on laps of Mallala race circuit in South Australia earlier this year.

With safety systems fully operable, I found it impossible to unsettle the same car on the same track, the driving experience being heightened by the change in engine note under acceleration.

The Lexus GS F is no AMG or M Series, but beware, Benz and BMW, with a 4.6-second sprint time and engine tuning to match, it’s getting there. On the other hand, in the high standard of luxury for its occupants the Lexus is unequalled.

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