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By Alana Mitchelson THE issue of the lack of Christmas decorations in the shire’s major townships has resurfaced this year as the council election and the festive season approaches.

Mayor Jodie Owen has defended Cardinia Shire Council’s decision to refrain from spending money on Christmas street decorations after another candidate contesting a seat on council included the issue in her official candidate statement.

“Christmas decorations in Main Street are not funded by the council because if they were paid for in Pakenham, then they would need to be funded in every township in Cardinia Shire,” Ms Owen said.

“With rate capping, council’s changed. If we don’t make the hard decisions, we’d have to start cutting services.

“Pakenham has one of the largest carols in Victoria. Each year thousands attend this night, and not all families who attend are Christian.

“I think the majority of residents would support funding for child and maternal health, school crossing supervisors, youth services, senior services and of course numerous infrastructure programs over putting decorations up in each of our townships.

“It’s a shame that in a council election, this is becoming one of the main issues.”

Pakenham’s Mama Rosa Pizza owner Rosa Santo said she organised a Santa float with a horse and carriage every year for the enjoyment of children in the community during Christmas-time.

“We’ve done it every year for 12 years. It doesn’t matter what religion you are, it’s for everyone to enjoy,” Ms Santo said.

“For the last two or three years, the council hasn’t contributed to my Santa float.“ Continued on page 3

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Mr Thomas was thrilled with the success of the annual charity dinner, attended by 250 people at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Friday 14 October.

“The room looked better than it has before, people had a great time and, most importantly, we raised significant funds to be used by local community groups across the Casey Cardinia Region,” he said.

“It is the most important fundraising activity the foundation participates in and our thanks goes out to everyone who contributed to making it a huge success.”

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A CRANBOURNE church feeding the hungry and homeless was one of nine community groups funded by the Casey Cardinia Foundation in the latest round of grants.

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Foundation chairman Paul Thomas said it was great to be able to announce that the foundation had granted over $33,000 to local groups, including nine different organisations, which takes the total contribution to over $443,000 in the history of the foundation.

Other projects funded this year included Connections UnitingCare, offering support services to children in Out of Home Care due to concerns over child abuse and neglect; Communities that Care for the delivery of a Mental Health First Aid program in secondary schools; Beyond Disability, to help keep veterans socially connected and able to use online systems for support; Echo, for the development of a Ranges Emergency Recovery Hub, to register and help those displaced in an emergency situation; Pakenham Scouts, for the purchase of

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By Alana Mitchelson PAKENHAM’S Jake Ward hopes to raise more than $50,000 for breast cancer research next month by challenging himself to a 1500-kilometre run over 30 days from the Gold Coast to Cranbourne.

This will be Jake’s third campaign raising funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a charity he holds close to his heart after breast cancer took the lives of his aunt and cousin.

He ran 110 kilometres across the City of Casey to raise about $8000 in 2013, before undertaking a 16-day 1000-kilometre journey from Sydney to Cranbourne, raising more than $40,000 the following year.

Jake received a significant boost to his current fund-raising efforts on Sunday 16 October when his fatherin-law Andrew Brown, from Andrew’s Autos, single-handedly donated $5000.

Mr Brown held a car show with a barbecue and raffles that contributed a further $1700 towards his son-inlaw’s cause.

“It all started off when my cousin Samantha passed away from breast cancer. She was only 31 at the time,“ Jake said.

“A few years after that, my aunty on the other side of my family had breast cancer and passed away during recovery.

“This year I’m aiming to raise $51,725.95. It’s a very precise figure because it would mean that across three campaigns, I would have raised an overall total of $100,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.“ Recently friends of his jazzed up a car, loaned from Andrew’s Autos, that will drive alongside Jake as he runs 50 kilometres a day for 30 days straight

Jake Ward with his fiancee Jess Brown and her dad Andrew Brown. 160016 Picture: ROB CAREW

next month.

“I feel like a little kid before Christmas at the moment,“ Jake said.

“While most people are enjoying the day off on November 1 over the long weekend, I’ll be beginning my run.

“I play football all year, I lift weights and go to the gym, but the preparation is just about building up mentally. There’s only so much running you can do.

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to Melbourne run, although I trained three to four times a day in the leadup, on the fourth day my body broke down and if I hadn’t prepared mentally it could’ve been over after 200 kilometres.“ Jake is expected to finish his run at about 4pm on Wednesday 30 November at Cherryhills Drive, Cranbourne.

He has so far raised about $18,000 for charity.

“I am absolutely so appreciative of every single dollar people donate. I

Jake Ward as he completed the last leg of his Sydney to Cranbourne run in 2014. 128868 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS am really grateful for everyone’s support,” he said.

To follow Jake Ward’s journey or support his cause, visit everydayhero. com/au/jakewardgc and www.facebook.com/jakeward1500kms.

No cheer here - it’s a fun-free Christmas From front page Ms Santo recalled Pakenham’s Main Street being decorated during the Christmas season some 25 years ago.

“I remember us having a steel frame in the shape of a Christmas tree,” she said.

“Decorations would attract more people to the town. It would be nice to have Christmas lights and to make the street look like Christmas time for the kids.

“I have multicultural kids from different religious backgrounds come into my shop during Christmas time just to see my Christmas tree.”

Jeff’s Main Street Meats owner Jeff Gatt said he did not agree that street decorations would significantly affect business.

“Realistically, any kind of street decorations wouldn’t help my busi-

ness. We put up our own decorations in the shop window,” Mr Gatt said.

“But I think we should get a Santa in Main Street handing out lollies. I think that would bring more people to Main Street during the Christmas season.”

Council candidate Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg, contesting for a Central Ward seat, listed the shire’s lack of Christmas decorations as a main election issue in her official candidate statement within the ballot pack material mailed out to voters.

“Christmas decorations may appear to not be a priority for some, however it is for many residents I’ve spoken to and also to some business owners,” Ms Van Gramberg said.

“Council should not ignore Christmas as it is the nation’s most significant cultural event. We do have Christmas Carols but that does noth-

ing for the local streetscape and only lasts a few hours.

“Councils have to utilise ratepayer funds wisely and this is a wise investment in the local community and economy.”

Ms Van Gramberg said the council had approved two art sculptures for Main Street costing $80,000, but had refused Rosa Santo $300 towards her Christmas float this year.

“I would like to see a big Christmas tree in Pakenham,” she said.

“With concerns about crime, homelessness and the lack of local job opportunities, people want some joy and Christmas can uplift a community and bring it together.”

A Beaconsfield business lodged a petition with the council last year seeking Christmas decorations for the town.

But after consultation with businesses across the shire, the council received minimal interest from business groups and shop owners.

“Even the original business who lodged the petition didn’t respond to the council,” Ranges Ward councillor Brett Owen said.

“The only feedback we did receive was that it’s probably the role of businesses to decorate their shop fronts.

“If things have changed, maybe this is something the new council can revisit.”

A previous council report estimated that $150,000 to $200,000 would be required to provide Christmas decorations to all townships in the shire, including about $19,000 for banners on street poles in Pakenham’s Main Street that may need to be replaced after several years.

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YOUTHS who continue to seriously offend while out on bail may be publicly named and refused bail as part of a controversial State Opposition policy targeted squarely at gangs including Apex.

Under 18s facing criminal charges cannot be named under current laws, however the Opposition has announced it will release their so-called ‘name and shame’ policy in the interest of the public and their “right to know” in the next six months.

Juvenile offenders would also lose the right to request bail and be automatically remanded for repeat offending.

However, the Minister for Police Lisa Neville and police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton have flagged concerns with the proposal, suggesting some young offenders thrive on notoriety, and naming them might further fuel their criminal behaviour.

“These young offenders enjoy the notoriety of their offending and the evidence suggests that ’naming and shaming’ them would not be a deterrence, but would actually encourage more offending,” Ms Neville said.

“We need to make sure that any interventions are reducing crime, not increasing it.”

Shadow Attorney-General John Pesutto MP said the Opposition was yet to work through the detail, but suggested offenders from the age of 16 who committed serious offences twice or more while on bail would be subject to the policy.

It proposes to give the courts the power to identify the youth, and refuse bail.

“These are older youths who are expected to know full well the difference between violent wrongdoings and other acts,” he said.

Earlier this year, the government softened its youth bail laws so minors who breached bail conditions would not be penalised.

“We want to stop the revolving door of justice which sees this type of offender out committing home invasions and carjacking get bail only to breach it again,” Mr Pesutto said.

In Cardinia Shire, aggravated burglary rates have almost tripled in the past year.

The area was hit with a huge 166 per cent increase in home invasions, with 80 offences recorded this period compared with 30 in the last.

The increase is hugely disproportionate to that experienced by the rest of Victoria, recording hikes more than four times the rate state-wide.

The State Government currently has legislation before parliament which seeks to ensure young offenders who commit home invasions and carjackings are refused bail and face longer fail terms.

“We currently have more young people on remand than ever because of police cracking down on this serious offending,” Ms Neville said.

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Helping hand for little ones

By Alana Mitchelson

Now nearly four years old, happy and healthy Amity McMurtrie, with her Picture: ROB CAREW mum Tia-Anne Ryan. 160731

Father Michael McMurtrie with Amity after her premature birth.

Ms Ryan said she gave back to the foundation by taking part in the annual Walk for Prems around Albert Park Lake every year.

Now almost four years old, Amity is healthy and has a strong immune system. “You’d never know what she’s been through,� Ms Ryan said. “Amity’s always done the walk in her stroller, so this will be the first year where she will be walking with us which is exciting.�

All funds raised from the walk on Sunday 23 October go to Life’s Little

only through the generous support of the community that Life’s Little Treasures Foundation can be there for these families as they face an emotional and uncertain journey," she said. “A $10 donation means we can provide one more family with a free copy of A Guiding Hand, with essential information for any family who finds themselves in the unknown world of a neonatal intensive care unit.“ Every year more than 48,000 babies are admitted into neonatal intensive and special care units across Australia.

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There will also be face painting, children’s entertainment, music, a jumping castle and amusement rides for the kids.

Life’s Little Treasures Foundation chief, Susannah Morris, said the money raised would go towards providing more support, education and understanding to families in need, free of charge. “Without government funding, it is

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PAKENHAM’S Tia-Anne Ryan had assumed that she would have her baby after nine months and was excited to become a mother for the first time.

But her daughter, Amity, came along 14 weeks premature, weighing in at just 949 grams.

The 24-year-old said she found herself in an alternate universe, rushing in and out of the hospital intensive care unit. “It was horrible,� Ms Ryan said. “Amity is my first child - I can’t even imagine having other children to look after while going through all of that. “I’d never heard of micro preemies.

I think there’s a real lack of education about premature babies. “If it wasn’t for the hospital referring us to Life’s Little Treasures Foundation, we probably wouldn’t have had a lot of support.�

Ms Ryan said the foundation provided her with a range of free education materials and put her in touch with other parents of prem babies facing similar challenges through family support groups. “After Amity’s birth, there was a really overwhelming amount of people who wanted to help us and the foundation gave us practical advice on what to say to friends and family members. “For example, asking for a homecooked meal rather than a gift, and other practical things that really helped us while we were in and out of hospital.�

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Jason McDonald flanked by workmates Dan Young, Quin Griffin, Chris Harvey, Tony O'Donovan and Billy Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Morrison. 160293 Within a year, he was back at basically full capacity and had successfully re-tested for his driver’s licence.

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He made the decision to return to Seelite with his insurer’s reluctant blessing just three months after the crash - 12 weeks ahead of schedule.

He initially worked for two hours a week on light duties, with breaks every 30 minutes.

He was diligently attending to up to four days of intensive rehabilitation sessions a week to heal his physical and mental demons.

“It was pretty hard when you’re strong-willed like I am to take orders from doctors that you don’t know.

“But I realised they know this stuff better than I do.”

It was a new situation for his proud boss Mr O’Donovan - who applied his maxim of matching his workers’ tasks to their capabilities.

His recollection of the crash is vivid. Workers were wondering why Mr McDonald wasn’t back from his lunch break, why police had closed local roads and a helicopter was hovering over the scene.

The obvious and horrific conclusion soon dawned on Mr O’Donovan.

Then he made that difficult call to Mr McDonald’s wife.

“I believe he’s going to be OK but he’s gone by air ambulance to The Alfred,” Mr O’Donovan told her.

More than a year later, when asked what he learnt through all this, Mr O’Donovan said: “Nothing is guaranteed.”

The silver lining for his fully-recovered worker Mr McDonald is that he is becoming more self-aware.

He uses meditation to help manage the moodiness that descends as part of his injuries. The wake-up call has made him put more priority on his family. He pays tribute to his wife who carried a great extra burden.

To this day, he has not been able to resume karate with his two daughters and is not sure if he ever will.

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JASON McDonald’s boss describes it as a “bloody horrible accident”.

Soon after Mr McDonald left on a lunch run, he was critically injured when he was a passenger in a crash with a parked truck on Wedgewood Road, Hallam.

He had taken the brunt of the impact - and who knew if and when he was going to return to his workplace Seelite Windows and Doors just 200 metres away.

As police cordoned off the scene he was stretchered into an air ambulance and flown to The Alfred’s Intensive Care Unit.

He had multiple fractures throughout his left side, a broken neck, internal bleeding and a serious head injury.

At that stage - in June 2015 - Seelite production manager Tony O’Donovan was trying to calm his voice as he delivered the unsettling news to Mr McDonald’s wife.

On 7 October this year, his worker was recognised as a finalist in the Worker Return to Work Achievement category in this year’s Worksafe Awards.

It recognised Mr McDonald’s brave road back with the immense support of his employer, workmates, family and a crew of rehab helpers.

Before his return, Mr McDonald had itchy feet. He says he hates sitting still - something he had to do a lot while recuperating at his Ringwood East home.

He was restricted to a two-kilo lifting limit which barred him from even the most simple chores such as unpacking the washing machine, mowing the lawns or vacuuming.

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IN HIS statement for re-election, the Mayor of Casey, Sam Aziz, claims that his opponents do not have a coherent plan for the future of this city; a city impacted by poker machine addiction, high population growth, and secret council meetings.

One way to make Casey a richer city is to start combating poker machine addiction. A 20 per cent reduction in spending on poker machines means people in the south-eastern suburbs will have $25 million that can be spent elsewhere, such as starting up a business, travel, or investment for their future.

Under Sam Aziz nothing has been done to stop the growth in poker machine addiction. But problem gambling is behind crime in Casey. More police and 24-hour police stations will only deal with the symptoms, not the underlying problem.

My first step will be to join with other councils in launching an assault on the hotel and poker industry.

John Glazebrook, Endeavour Hills.

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WE CONGRATULATE Cranbourne businessman Mr Barry Drayton for advocating a change this month in the City of Casey coun-

cil election. He has brought out the facts about Bunjil Place. The erection of this incredibly expensive and totally unnecessary ego-boosting new building to enable current councillors (including the CEO and office personnel) to live in a workplace luxury and point out “I built that." We are sure that this luxurious, elaborate building could out beat Parliament House.

He has also drawn on the area where the present mayor in particular is sensitive to any form of opinion and that they (the council) must remember that it is we, ratepayers who pay them their fat salaries.

Also mentioned are the endless color shoots by the mayor, councillors and hierarchy of the council. Another waste of ratepayers' money. Where do you see or hear from these people during their tenure of service in the council?

The time has come when the future of the City of Casey is in the hands of every ratepayer who must put every existing councillor last when completing the ballot paper.

Ratepayers think before you vote. We need fresh blood for our new council.

Dunstan Girton and Louis Kotsiras, Hampton Park.

Tagged a terrorist IT IS deplorable that the 'Council elections

2016, Campaign race row hits’ article (13 October) should be reporting the ugly spectre of 1950s McCarthyism in 2016 Australia. Talk about history repeating itself.

In 1950s with America under the sway of McCarthy whole sections of society were under suspicion, the innocent reported then persecuted.

Now we have Councillor Aziz reporting 26 people just for a tag on Facebook. It appears these days in Casey you don’t even have to say something to be reported as a potential terrorist.

Is the next step thought police, or to report as a potential terrorist anybody who votes for the Springfield candidate Faisal Najibi?

Meanwhile your newspaper ignores real issues such as the Narre Warren power station that could affect people’s health and their homes. Refer to my website https:// www.caseyre.org and the Narre Warren power station section for details. A person’s house and land can represent the largest financial investment they may make in their lifetime.

For some in Casey that financial investment is threatened by the current operation of the Narre Warren power station, the EPA guidelines and failure of Casey Council to adhere to EPA guidelines.

Garry Page, Candidate for Springfield Ward.

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THE Casey Cardinia Foundation has a wonderful opportunity, as charity partner for the Cranbourne GP Run, to raise funds for the community through coin collection.

But the foundation needs about 50 volunteers to assist with coin collection throughout the three-hour event on this Saturday 22 October, in Cranbourne’s High Street.

If you would like to make a local difference in your local community - and can make yourself available - the foundation would love to hear from you.

Volunteers would be needed between 8am and 11am in Cranbourne, and will be issued with tins and visibility wear.

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A car was parked squarely in the middle of two sought-after spaces outside Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 17 October.

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three letters - 'WTF’.

AN EXCITABLE accused was meanwhile anxious to quiz people outside the court on the probity of the legal system.

After posing for a selfie with another accused dressed in bold sunglasses and a gleaming suit, the man asked a bystander what did he think about the law.

“It’s all in favour of the woman," he declared.

The pair looked like they were dressed for the Flemington races but we assume he wouldn’t be bound for Oaks Day - the traditional ladies’ day.

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Scream of security

By Cam Lucadou-Wells BURGLARS must have got a rude shock when they were greeted by screaming alarms after breaking into a Hallam security company several weeks ago.

Recorded on high-resolution CCTV, the group had arrived at Eclipse Security in a stolen white Toyota Kluger about 4.30am and jemmied the front door with a large crowbar.

Within minutes, the burglars fled from the caterwauling alarms with a few items of little value from the showroom.

Greg Flood, owner of Eclipse Security, was alerted via an i-Pad push-notification.

Within five minutes, via an app, he was reviewing CCTV footage and sending images of the Kluger’s number plates to Narre Warren police.

Unfortunately, for the sake of identification, the plates and vehicle were stolen and the intruders were shrouded by hoodies.

The burglars had presumably been unaware of the nature of his business, which specialises in alarms, smoke machines, CCTV and other criminal deterrents, Mr Flood said.

“It’s not like we have got things they can sell down the pub like phones or power tools.”

In recent months - during a much publicised spate of home invasions in Casey - Eclipse Security has had a 20 per cent boom in customers.

A nearby factory had been broken into twice in the past month.

Eclipse had recorded footage of the offenders as it passed its business on both occasions - as well as catching large-scale litterers dumping in a

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Greg Flood demonstrates one of the new popular lines of defence from intruders. 155443 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS nearby reserve on Centre Road.

“Even people in commercial premises are becoming more focused on getting their security up to scratch.

“Your run-in-the-mill methods are not going to deter people like the Apex Gang.”

Mr Flood said the first step was to get a high-tech CCTV and alarm system, and put up signs to tell would-be intruders that the premises are secured.

Police wouldn’t attend alarm ac-

tivations unless they were verified, Mr Flood said.

New alarm systems sent realtime images of break-ins to the owner’s smartphone and can provide that proof to police.

Loud alarms are the “second line of defence”, forcing burglars to flee before too much damage is done.

Smoke machines can also deter intruders from ransacking a premises such as a pharmacy or a 24-hour servo.

“Normally a burglar can fill up

their backpack and be out of there within minutes. But you can’t steal what you can’t see.”

CCTV was now routinely highdefinition. Eclipse’s standard is BluRay quality, Mr Flood said.

Mr Flood says Casey is relatively quiet for crime compared to other parts of the world such as South Africa.

It was the rise of violent offences such as armed home invasions and the rising numbers of illegally held guns on the streets that was startling.

CLINICIANS at a Hampton Park medical precinct say footpath bollards are needed after a car mounted a parking area’s kerb and ploughed into a pharmacy’s display window.

The large four-by-three metre window was shattered and shelving pushed across the shop floor by the vehicle at Nova Pharmacy off Stuart Avenue shortly before 7am on Monday 17 October.

A 46-year-old Hampton Park woman is expected to receive a summons for careless driving, a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.

Olivera Doder, manager of the neighbouring Southern Cross Medical Centre, heard the impact as she arrived at work.

Ms Doder said the middle-aged driver was shaken but not injured by the crash.

It seemed the driver had pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, but was unable to explain what happened.

“She was just coming in to have a blood test this morning.”

Ninety-degree parking spots are separated from the pharmacy and neighbouring clinics by just two metres of paved footpath.

Julie from of the adjoining Dorevitch Pathology said pedestrians and patients needed to be protected by bollards.

She said two vehicles had crashed into her clinic.

Pharmacist Greg Clements said it had been 15 years since a similar crash into the pharmacy, but backed a call for protective bollards.

Mr Clements said the damaged window was expected to be secured some time that day.

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No ‘black dogs’ here HILLCREST Christian College took the opportunity to promote mental health to its students during Mental Health Week earlier this month.

Hillcrest’s main focus was on their hard-working VCE students who are preparing for their final exams.

“With all the pressure and studying, their mental health is paramount,” said Michelle Nye, director of the Discovery Centre (DC).

“This whole week, we have given the students tools and exercises to deal with stress and anxiety.”

Perhaps the most exciting event occurred on Wednesday,12 October when rescue dogs from Forever Friends Animal Rescue in Pakenham paid a visit.

Volunteers from the animal rescue brought some lively dogs during lunchtime for the VCE students to enjoy. There was lots of belly rubs, patting and excitement ‘on hand’ for the foster dogs.

“The students seemed to immediately de-stress and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the canine company,” said Germaine Moser, a discovery centre teacher at Hillcrest.

Students also learnt about the benefits of adopting and fostering pets from the volunteers at Forever Friends Animal Rescue.

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TWENTY wanted criminals are off the streets, thanks to the new Divisional Response Unit (DRU). Detective Senior Sergeant John Bergin established the 20-member unit at Dandenong police station in late August to tackle drug crime and fugitives in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia.

“Since we’ve started, we’ve picked up 20 persons of interests with outstanding warrants,” he said.

“A significant amount of them are from what’s appeared in the paper, 11 of them.”

The crew has also hit drug trafficking hard.

Police executed a warrant at a home in Ambrie Crescent, Noble Park, on Thursday 6 October.

They uncovered a large quantity of ice, cannabis and a firearm, and charged a 27-year-old man with trafficking and possessing drugs of dependence and possessing a prohibited weapon.

On Thursday 13 October, they executed warrants in Carlisle Road, Hallam, and uncovered cocaine, methamphetamine and illegal prescription medication. They charged a 22-year-old man with possessing and trafficking drugs of dependence.

The following day, a warrant executed in Buckley Street, Noble Park, found heroin, cannabis, an imitation firearm and an “offensive weapon”.

A 31-year-old man will answer charges of trafficking and possessing drugs of dependence, and possessing prohibited weapons.

Det Sen Sgt Bergin encouraged residents to keep an eye out for signs of cannabis-producing, hydroponic grow houses and clandestine laboratories, generally used to manufacture ice.

“We obviously rely on public information,” he said.

He said observed patterns of times, dates, descriptions of cars, registrations, suspects and addresses could help police.

“I think it’s fair to say that the whole division is impacted greatly by drug-related crime,” he said.

“We’re hell-bent on targeting that.”

He urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Riders, start your engines!

By Victoria Stone-Meadows THE roar of motorbike engines will fill the air of Cranbourne on Saturday 22 October when the 18th Annual GP Run takes to the streets once again.

What started out as a few bikes getting together for a ride, has grown over the years into a stream of thousands of motorbikes and a sea of colour parading towards the island.

An annual Cranbourne tradition, the GP Run will see thousands of motorbikes rumble down High Street and onto the South Gippsland Highway headed for Phillip Island for the 2016 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Held in conjunction with the City of Casey and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, the Cranbourne GP Run is

a sight to behold and an event not to be missed.

The benefit of the day sees local businesses and charities showcase themselves and take advantage of the influx of tourists.

Local charity, the Casey Cardinia Foundation is the official partner of this year’s GP Run and the bikes will be waved off by the Casey Young Citizen of the Year, Oliver Thomson.

One of the largest events on the calendar for Cranbourne, the GP Run will attract thousands of locals and visitors from across the country to watch the bikes leave for Phillip Island.

One and all are encouraged to attend this momentous event and there will be many activities on the day to keep every member of the family entertained.

Local food producers and storekeepers will be out in force to feed the crowds and there will be all manner of entertainment to make the day truly something special.

Roads will be closed off early in the morning for the event and there will be heavy traffic management plans in place.

The main activity hub of the festival will be centred on the South Gippsland Highway (High Street) in Cranbourne.

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Award for keeping peace

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A GROUP dedicated to promoting social harmony in Casey over the past decade has taken out a state multicultural award.

Casey Multi-Faith Network received a Meritorious Service to the Community award as part of the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence at Government House on 14 October.

President Stephanie Saunders, 78, said the network aims to dispel mis-

conceptions about religious traditions and to foster greater understanding.

In noting a recent flashpoint involving a proposed Narre Warren North mosque, she said there needed to be a “generational change” for that to occur in Casey.

Ms Saunders is demonstrably unafraid of making a stand and staring down bigotry.

She describes a moment at a Lyndhurst pub in which she confronted some young males who were racially taunting a family of diners.

“You’re spoiling my lunch,” Ms Saunders told them.

Then the men “slinked off”, she recalls.

Casey Multi-Faith Network has held tours of places of worship as well as hosted domestic violence forums and multi-faith concerts and art shows.

Its members also broadcast a weekly radio program called Voices of Faith.

There are plans to hold Ramadan evening meals for the community to

better understand the Islamic faith and to find ways to help young Muslim men have more involvement.

Vice-president Pam Mamouney said that, subject to funding, there were plans for a sports event, service project, a barbecue and an overnight camp in Gippsland.

“Discussions are taking place with a local Muslim business owner, youth leaders from other churches and Casey council.”

Since its formation in 2007, the network has overcome early opposi-

tion from Casey Pastors Network and come to peace with the municipality’s traditional Christian churches.

Former president Jim Reiher recalled that pastors were concerned that the multi-faith network could usurp the opening prayer spot at Casey council meetings.

“We said we don’t want it but instead we got to say our faith statement after their prayer.

“We just want people to live well together.”

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A hand for mine victims

By Cam Lucadou-Wells and Casey Neill DOVETON College students’ handiwork has made a profound difference for two landmine victims.

The students, teamed with Dandenong South East Rotary Club, to fund-raise and then assemble two prosthetic hands in the college’s workshop on 18 October.

Rotarian Don Cantwell said Rotary clubs in the area had now provided 40 hands in the Building Hands for Landmine Victims program, thanks to sponsorship from businesses and community groups.

“There are estimated to be 384,000 people who have lost

one or both hands to landmines, and these are mostly children,” he said.

“There are 120 million landmines still set in the world, mostly in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, and they are being cleared at a rate of only 100,000 per year.

“At this rate, it will take 1200 years to clear all the mines!

“If you lose your hands you lose your independence.

“By fitting these hands, although not perfect, we restore some independence and hope.”

The hands are supplied in kits of 10 priced at $4000, and it takes two people two hours to put them together.

Each hand is sent to its re-

cipient with the name of the people who assembled it and the sponsor.

“We are now getting emails from some of the victims who have some of our hands fitted, telling us what a difference it will make to their lives,” Mr Cantwell said.

Doveton College teacher David Aird said students had organised two free-dress days to raise funds, which was boosted by a donation from Rotary.

The project was part of an extensive student leadership program, he said.

Rotary members also volunteer in Doveton College classrooms, including a sewing program and the college’s breakfast club for 80 students.

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Lions pitch in

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LIONS clubs members have pitched in to help out a Hampton Park family.

The day-long working bee was a godsend for the Youngs, who have gone through a living hell with their 13-year-old son and brother Connor.

For the past four months, the family has been crowd-funding for vital equipment for Connor.

He requires $40,000 for a new wheelchair, a comfortable chair for relaxation, a hydraulic ramp for the family car, a modified car seat and a shower chair to live full-time at home.

Aside from visiting his family once a week, Connor is mainly confined to respite care in Seaford.

Narre Warren Lions Club president Lorraine Riches said the service clubs, in hearing of Connor’s plight, didn’t have the required funds to directly help.

But members still pitched in to lift the family’s spirits.

On 11 September, members from four Lions and Lionesses Clubs in Narre Warren, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park held a day-long working bee to clean out and weeds in the Youngs’ overgrown backyard.

The clubs also invited one of Connor’s sisters Caitlin on a school holiday camp at Licola, and donated a family pass to Myuna Farm.

Connor’s mum Belinda was full of praise for the Lions members’ “amazing” kindness which has cleared the backyard for the kids to play in.

“It’s a weight lifted off my husband and my shoulders. We just didn’t have time to sort it out.”

It was a lift for the family, not least Connor who endures a “shopping list” of medical conditions.

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Life-saving surgery was required in April due to his spine collapsing at a 133-degree angle over six months.

Connor’s head had become fixed in a horizontal plane; he couldn’t keep food down due to the spine cramping his stomach and other organs.

After a procedure Connor’s spine was fused so he nearly sits upright (at 66 degrees). His improved posture has meant he has “outgrown” his wheelchair and car seat.

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Children can come dressed up as their favourite character and trick or treat safely along a 1km trail, featuring spooky but friendly characters, entertainment and activities, with lollies included.

The scare-factor will then go up a notch for Halloween Scare Park from 7pm to 10.30pm, recommended for people aged 14 and over. This event will include a terrifying 1km walking ghost train experience, live music, dancers, sound and light display, as well as food trucks and vendors.

City of Casey CEO Mike Tyler encouraged residents to join in the Halloween fun at WBPB. “WBPB will be transformed into a spooky botanic playground, with Halloween fun for all ages throughout the afternoon and evening.

“The day will kick off with the ultimate family friendly trick or treat experience, before the seri-

ously scary, yet seriously fun, Halloween Scare Park at night.

“Those aged 18-plus also have the option to become a paranormal investigator for the night under the guidance of professional investigators from Aussiedownunder Paranormal Investigation. You can learn about equipment, techniques and analysis while conducting a live investigation.

“There will also be a pumpkin carving competition to coincide with the event, where entrants can drop-off their creation to WBPB before 3pm on the day to go before the judges.

This is a great opportunity for residents to give pumpkin carving a go, with the winner receiving a Volkswagen for a weekend and accommodation for one night, thanks to sponsor Berwick Volkswagen.”

For further details on the two events, the Paranormal Investigation and the pumpkin carving competition visit www.casey.vic.gov. au/wbpb or call WBPB on 9707 5818.

Tickets to Trick or Treat Spectacular cost $10 per child and adults are free, while Scare Park costs $20 per person. For tickets visit www. trybooking.com/MQOA.

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Fascinated by hats

By Alana Mitchelson ERIN Tucker’s fascinators will be among local milliners’ hair accessories featured at the inaugural Pakenham Millinery Showcase this week.

Ms Tucker has hand made fascinators for the past five-and-a-half years and currently works from her Beaconsfield home studio under her label Erin Bridget Millinery.

This year is the first time she has launched a spring and summer collection.

Ms Tucker has always loved hats and remembers going to the races from a young age with her family and being in awe of the women dolled up in beautiful dresses and hats.

“I started going to race meets as a teenager and began making my own hats without know-

ing what I was doing before studying under the mentoring of famous Melbourne milliner Richard Nylon,” she said.

“This is peak time of year for us but there aren’t many opportunities for milliners, particularly locally, to get their work out there and known.

“I think an event like this is a great way for us to display local works from milliners.

“It has the potential to grow, especially with Pakenham Racing Club’s amazing new facilities, and become an annual event in the lead up to the spring carnival.”

Ms Tucker said the latest trends in millinery include boater hats, crowns, leather headband, lace, metallics and bright floral colours.

“I know there are certainly lots of ladies who

like getting dressed up at Pakenham Racing Club events,” she said.

“Women may have a dress and want to design a one-off head piece to match their outfit perfectly.”

In addition to Erin Bridget Millinery, local milliners Ash Grey Millinery, Artisan Millinery and Hats by Belle will also be featured at stalls outside the members’ area at Pakenham Racing Club.

The Millinery Showcase is from 6pm to 9.30pm on Thursday 20 October to coincide with the Melbourne Cup tour race meeting in Pakenham.

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FROM PAGE 1 CONSTRUCTED about 1926 by the Bourke family, prominent graziers and horse racing identities, this large weatherboard home with broad timber decked return verandahs is a prominent Pakenham landmark.

Set among mature oak trees in what would have been a very fine garden, the 5820 square metre allotment provides an elegant backdrop to what is still a very striking residence.

The interior - with 10-foot ceilings and wide timber panelled passageways - has four generously proportioned bedrooms, plus study and two stately living rooms complete with original fireplaces, ornamental ceiling and with double hung sash windows throughout.

The country-style eat-in kitchen still has the original combustion stove in place, plus family bathroom and sun room.

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ELEGANCE AND LASTING STYLE decorative plaster ceiling panel with feature cornices. The large walk-through wardrobe leads to a premium ensuite complete with an oversized shower with his-and-hers double vanity basins.

The new owners will be able to relax in the formal lounge with a gas log fireplace and built-in bookshelves.

Create the ultimate family meal in the stunning period-style kitchen fit for the front cover of a home magazine.

The quality finishes are evident straight

It is the finer details of this home however, that set it apart including the plaster cornices, big skirting boards picture rails and warm character-filled timber floorboards.

Visit this new Premier Builders display home at the Timbertop Estate, Clovelly Way, Officer (Melway reference: 214 E2); visit the website www.premierbuilders. com.au; or speak to one of the friendly building and design team on 1300 773 643.

away with Caesarstone bench tops, vinyl wrap finishes to the cupboards and plenty of storage with pot drawers. An impressive Glem free-standing oven and large walk-in butler’s pantry finish off this impressive kitchen.

The family area is complemented by a large built-in entertainment unit, perfect for storage and displaying family mementos. The family and entertainment rooms open up to the large covered outdoor entertainment area for those warm summer nights.

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a superb period pedigree, a prominent position and an enviable Berwick address underscore the exceptional opportunity provided by this outstanding 46sQ property, a majestic ive bedroom, three bathroom classic residence only a short stroll from Berwick Village and wilson Botanic Park. soaring timber ceilings, leadlight detailing, ceiling roses and open ireplaces set the tone for a classic, cosy, country family lifestyle, continuing with the charming timber kitchen overlooking the meals area with stone open ireplace and the brick open ireplace in the family room, also featuring a huge multipurpose room. Elevated and set back on this beautiful block of over an acre, with a gracious veranda spanning the length of the house and a rear courtyard garden plus an enormous triple door american style barnyard shed and double carport.

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Berwick sUit BUyErs oVEr $430,000

impeccably presented and light-illed, offering a wonderful lifestyle with parklands on your doorstep. Bathed in natural light, the dining area and well-appointed kitchen open to a covered, paved entertaining area and spacious garden. a modern master bedroom with Bir is accompanied by the second and third bedrooms and bathroom. an idyllic low maintenance domain, with new looring and fresh, modern painted walls, it also includes down lights, heating and cooling, separate laundry, garden shed and dlUG.

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SUBLIME LUXURY IN A COVETED POSITION 2 residences on over an acre, 50sq home with 4 bedrooms, master with WIR and FES, plus a study, kitchen features marble bench tops and splashbacks and SS appliances, formal lounge with open fire place, theatre/games room, enclosed decked alfresco, pool and spa, DLUG with plenty of extra parking. Additional self-contained unit with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living and laundry and a decked alfresco! With a total of 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens and countless living and entertaining zones.

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FEDERATION CHARM ON 965SQR (APPROX.) This Federation residence has been comprehensively designed and appointed with Victorian features to create a family environment; with sophisticated formal spaces offset by flexible living zones surrounded by secluded, low maintenance landscaped gardens. This family home consist of a lounge/dining, family and dining, rumpus/theatre, a huge master suite with WIR, and ensuite with dble vanity and spa and 3 more bedrooms with BIR. Extra features are double car garage, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, hardwood floors, 9ft ceiling, Conara and huge workshop/shed.

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Berwick

4/48 Langmore Lane SUBLIME LUXURY IN A SETTING BEYOND COMPARE! Architect designed and custom built, this superb contemporary residence sits within a gated enclave of premium individual residences.

Langmore Lane is amongst Berwick’s best addresses with shops, cafes and restaurants a few minutes’ walk away. A perfect in town solution, single level living, low maintenance surrounds and high quality finishes.

INSPECT: Saturday 1.00pm BUYERS: Over $700,000 Craig Ward 0409 695 188

3A 2B 2D 1C

INSPECT:

By Appointment BUYERS: For Sale by Negotiation Peter Watson 0418 105 402

AUCTION Pakenham Upper 330 Morrison Road

2A 1B 1D

Ellerslie

Located on a pastured 2.5 acres with magnificent rural views discover this beautifully presented two bedroom brick residence offering spacious light filled living. This is an amazing opportunity to secure an entry level property in this tightly held enclave.

Cranbourne East 6 Roebourne Mews

3A 2B 2D

MAKE YOUR FAMILY HAPPY!!

INSPECT: By Appointment BUYERS: Over $565,000 Nyall Greene 0409 560 778

This ideal family home is set in a quiet court location. Featuring formal lounge, family room, adjoining kitchen, secure rear yard and paved/covered outdoor entertainment area. DLUG with rear roller door and direct internal access. All this and more, this is a great buy!

AUCTION 19th November at 11.00am INSPECT: Saturday 11.00am Gary Andrews 0400 250 075 Ross Neilson 0418 331 696

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37 Cambridge Drive

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4A 2B 2D 1C

Quality & Presentation

Elevated 629m2 block with quality built Glenville Home, 4 bedrms, study or 5th.

Bedrm., master with luxury ensuite and spa, 3 large living areas plus Alfresco outdoor entertaining. Polished hardwood flooring, oversized garage, high ceilings, ducted vac., air conditioning and more.

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Bunyip

3A 1B 1D

22 Nylander Road

Country Charm on 1,863m2 INSPECT: Saturday 12.00pm BUYERS: Over $740,000 Graeme Curtis 0419 538 940

Enjoy the old world charm of this original country cottage set within mature gardens. An inviting entrance welcomes you into a cozy living area. A spacious country style kitchen that adjoins a casual meals area. This is a super opportunity to further renovate or subdivide S.T.C.A.

Berwick

8 Margaret Street

INSPECT: Saturday 11:30am BUYERS: Over $355,000 Todd McKenna 0418 391 182

4A 2B 2D 1C

‘A STRATEGIC ACQUISITION!’ Today, a comfortable 4 BR family home and tomorrow an exciting inner Berwick site suited to more intensive housing development forms. Join other forward thinking developer/investors and secure a key site in this favoured position. With direct abuttal to Bill Hudson Reserve at rear, this property has potential stamped all over it! The existing home has seen recent refurbishment and now includes a master BR and ensuite, country ‘chic’ kitchen with 900mm S/S range, dishwasher, 2 separate living areas, 4 BR’s plus study and a covered outdoor entertainment area. A double enclosed carport and lock up shed complete its major features.

AUCTION

Pakenham 5 Kirra Court

3A 1B 1D 1C

Central Pakenham Calling!

Located on 836m2 and only a stroll to Pakenham Main Street shopping, services & public transport, this is a blue chip opportunity for first home buyers, investors or developers.

AUCTION Saturday 19th November at 1pm INSPECT: Saturday 2.00pm Peter Watson 0418 105 402

Nar Nar Goon 1 Richards Road

3A 2B 4D

Sensational Opportunity INSPECT: Saturday 12:00pm BUYERS: Over $315,000 Nyall Greene 0409 560 778

Located on almost 3,600m² (nearly 1 Acre) in the heart of Nar Nar Goon this versatile property will tick boxes from the first look. Wide side access, 3 bedroom home, great shed, pony paddock. This is a must see opportunity!

INSPECT: Saturday 1:00pm BUYERS: Over $580,000 Nyall Greene 0409 560 778

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Beaconsield Upper 195 Split Rock Road

4A 3B 2D 1C

SIMPLY BREATHTAKING ON 4.82Ha (12 acres) Situated less than an hour’s drive South-east of Melbourne, ‘Ashford’ is set on a picturesque and gently undulating 12 acres. The home’s two levels are linked via either a lift or stairway catering for occupants of all ages and levels of mobility. Comprising four double bedrooms, large home office, ‘bunk room’ for short term guests, rumpus, and a fully equipped home theatre room. The main open plan living area spans more than 16 metres in length and along with the adjoining balcony, offers spectacular 180 degree panoramic views.

External aspects of the property include security gated entry, tree lined circular drive, 4 large paddocks, brand new 60x20m riding arena, equine cross country training area with jumps, 80,000L tank water, and an 18x9m machinery shed.

‘Ashford’ has been designed to take advantage of beautiful vistas from every angle. A first-class residence in absolute prime Upper Beaconsfield location.

INSPECT: Saturday 1.00pm BUYERS: Over $2,500,000 Andrew Brown 0411 043 625

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65 Racecourse Road

CHARACTER, CHARM & POTENTIAL

AUCTION

Constructed around 1926 by the Bourke family, this large weatherboard home with broad timber decked return verandas is a prominent Pakenham landmark. The 5,820m2 allotment provides an elegant backdrop to what is still a very distinctive homestead. The interior with 10’ ceilings and wide timber panelled passage ways, two stately living rooms complete with original fire places, ornamental ceiling and double hung sash windows. The country style eat in kitchen still has the original combustion stove. The original racing stables are still in place. The property offers a unique opportunity to restore to its former glory and/ or further develop (STCA).

Berwick

9 Silverleaves Boulevard

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5A 1B 3D 1C

AUCTION Saturday 12th November 12pm INSPECT: Saturday 2:00pm Todd McKenna 0418 391 182 Nyall Greene 0409 560 778

4A 2B 2D C

“Luxury on Silverleaves” Magnificent in design and style, this fastidious home has been built with no expense spared. Luxurious fittings and positioned in a highly desirable locale within easy access to all services make this a home that demands your immediate inspection. Includes 4 large bedrooms with the superb master suite having a parents retreat, full ensuite and WIR. 3 separate living zones will adequately cater for large families and indoor/outdoor entertaining. The superb Balinese inspired outdoor living area has a private spa and professionally designed gardens.

Numerous other extras include ducted heating, evaporative cooling and double garage with internal access.

Pakenham

31 Clearwater Drive An Indulgence in Lakeside Living Sophisticated water front home within the Lakeside Estate. The master bedroom includes oversized ensuite & WIR, whilst the remaining bedrooms have double BIRs. Flowing effortlessly from the formal living rooms to the relaxed charm of the casual living areas, expansive rumpus room & Gourmet kitchen, entertaining is made easy. A sundrenched pool deck with an endless swimming pool/spa.

Whilst upstairs a 3rd living room opens to a balcony with views that extend across the lake & beyond the Pakenham skyline.

Situated in arguably Pakenham’s finest Enclave with Lake Frontage, it is an easy stroll to shopping facilities, restaurants, schools, public transport & walking tracks.

INSPECT:

By Appointment BUYERS: Over $740,000 Greg Phillips 0417 144 907

4 A 2.5 B 2 D 1 C

INSPECT: Saturday 1:00pm BUYERS: Over $850,000 Todd McKenna 0418 391 182 Libby Rodriquez 0415 269 538

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40-42 King Road “WILGA” – Once in a Lifetime 12.5 Stunning Acres Owned by the same family over 55 years, “Wilga” is superbly positioned on Harkaway’s ridgeline with sweeping panoramic views from Mt Dandenong to the city skyline and Port Phillip Bay. “Wilga” is a unique and enchanting property consisting of 12.5 stunning acres. The historic “Wilga” homestead with extensive shedding is set amongst majestic 100 year old English Oaks and expansive lawns and offers you a unique opportunity to establish your family’s haven in this absolutely premium location.

This rare opportunity is truly one not to be missed!

Bunyip

30 Leask Road PRESENTING 63 ACRES OF LIFESTYLE! With almost 63 Acres of undulating to gently sloping land with views to the Eastern Ranges this idyllic mix of pastures, semi-cleared and native hardwood bushland assures peace, privacy and absolute seclusion. At the end of a long tree lined driveway, secluded amongst shady gardens discover a substantial residence built with a critical eye to detail.

Offering expansive light filled formal and informal living areas, four oversized bedrooms, four bathrooms, study, state of the art kitchen, indoor pool suite, and three car garage. Sensational shedding, an amazing Z Class tram conversion, air hangar and private landing strip this really is an enviable lifestyle opportunity.

Berwick

37 Edgbaston Circuit A Home for All Ages Prestigious St John’s Wood Spacious family home features a free flowing floor plan including 4BR and 3 separate living zones – with a formal lounge, family room, spacious kitchen with adjoining meals area, separate rumpus, and a covered pergola.

Features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, dishwasher, dbl garage plus provision for side vehicle access. Located in the sought St John’s Wood Estate, with schools, transport, and the Eden Rise Shopping Village all nearby.

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AUCTION Saturday 12th November at 1pm INSPECT: Saturday 1.00pm Peter Watson 0418 105 402

4A 4B 3D 1C

INSPECT:

By Appointment BUYERS: Over $1,700,000 Nyall Greene 0409 560 778

4A 2B 2D

INSPECT: Saturday 11.00am BUYERS: Over $620,000 Andrew Brown 0411 043 625 Tracy de Riter 0407 343 629

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Pakenham 6/11-13 Carlyle Street

For sale.

5940 4044

For sale.

5625 6000

Price on application

Shop 3 11 John Street, Pakenham obrienrealestate.com.au Rod Capuano 0414 960 000 Sarah Tappy 0431 638 394

Buyers Over $240,000

79 Princes Way, Drouin obrienrealestate.com.au Brad Townsend 0458 960 000

Perfectly positioned, 50 meters from the beach overlooking Westernport bay. This flawlessly crafted unit has full ocean views from the second and third level. Offering the most outstanding coastal lifestyle.

F3 G2 H1

t 2 bedrooms, both with built in robes t A kitchen/meals area which opens onto the lounge area, a central main bathroom t A single car garage, extra off street parking plus a generous rear yard t Only a 3 minute drive to the freeway

F2 G1 H1

Pakenham 45/1 Malouf Court

Pakenham 3/4 McGregor Road

For sale.

5940 4044

For sale.

5940 4044

Buyers Over $420,000

Shop 3 11 John Street, Pakenham obrienrealestate.com.au Craig Currie 0417135075

Buyers Over $245,000

Shop 3 11 John Street, Pakenham obrienrealestate.com.au Brad Townsend 0458 960 000 Rod Capuano 0414 960 000

Massive living space, gorgeous kitchen, abundance of storage, adjoining meals.

Cooling, heating, ornate cornice, glorious entry & hall, near new carpet & paint, select white timber shutters, french doors double remote garage with internal access.

F2 G1 H2

t 2 bedrooms with built in robes, serviced by the main bathroom t A tiled kitchen/meals area and spacious carpeted lounge area t A single lock up garage with access to the rear yard

F2 G1 H1

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Brad Townsend 0458 960 000

PERFECT FOR SMALLER BLOCKS EVERY child needs a backyard to play in; however it is extremely difficult to combine the cost of a big block of land, and a big house at an affordable price.

The Colchester 300E by RMS Homes is the perfect solution as this clever design combines four bedrooms, study nook, two separate living areas, a huge alfresco area complete with outdoor kitchen, patio blinds and barbecue ideal for outside living, and all capable of fitting on a 12.5m wide x 30m long block of land, leaving plenty of space for the kids to play.

As with all RMS designs, it features the incredible “TurnKey Essential“ inclusions such as stone benchtops to kitchen, ensuite and bathroom; ducted heating, air conditioning, carpets and fully tiled living areas, fully fitted out wardrobes, window furnishings, 900mm stainless steel appliances and dishwasher.

But that’s not all - the inclusions don’t stop inside, with fencing, landscaping, fully concreted driveway and path, clothesline and letterbox all completing the ultimate turnkey package.

Take a look at RMS Homes’ huge range of home designs by going to their website.

They have many options available with plans starting from a tiny 8 squares up to a whopping 60 squares and everything in between.

RMS Homes is the only builder that includes everything in their entire home design range so you can literally put your key in the door, move in your furniture and start living straight away without the burden of completing items yourself.

The great thing about RMS Homes is they don’t have ‘starting prices’ - they have ‘finished prices’ so you know up front how much your selected new RMS home is going to cost before you hand over any of your hard earned money.

Right now RMS Homes are offering their customers ’$500 full deposit’ on all of their designs with no more to pay until construction starts, a real money saver for those customers with their own land already.

Colchester 300E As Displayed - $323,900 Website: www.rmshomes.com.au DISPLAY: 5 Clovelly Way Officer (Timbertop Display Village) Contact: 1800 663 853 or 0450 669 303

WHAT’S DRIVING REAL ESTATE PRICES UP? The real estate market across the state has been very strong over the past 2 years. This has seen prices push up strongly in the inner Melbourne market, which is now flowing through to the outer suburbs, including Pakenham. Prices being paid for homes and land locally have jumped over the past 6 months as demand continues to increase for home ownership.

So what is driving this price increase?

One reason is the shortage of homes being offered for sale. This time last year, almost 1,300 homes were taken to auction in Victoria, however this year we only had about 930 properties go to auction. The clearance rate was about 80%, which is high. The number of homes on the market in Pakenham is well down from previous highs, yet we have a rising population who have to live somewhere.

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Other drivers are low interest rates, market confidence, a strong economy

This renovated home is simply unique. Open plan kitchen with an outlook of the entertaining area. A split system air con. The second dwelling is ideal for an elderly parent, teenage escape or man cave. A kitchenette, dining area, living area, bedroom. An outdoor entertaining area that’s enclosed and fully decked with a pond will provide peace and tranquillity all year around.

and a shortage of new land releases. There is a strong appetite from buyers for land to build their dream home on. Currently, there is not enough new land releases to keep up with the demand. As a result, developers are charging more for blocks of land, which is seeing the established housing market rise proportionately.

There has never been a better time to sell and market conditions are as good as they have ever been if you are looking to achieve a super price.

If you would like more details or would like to find out what your home is worth, please call Rod Capuano at O’Brien Real Estate Pakenham on 5940 4044.

4a 2b 2c

Saturday November 12th 11.00 A.M INSPECT October 22nd 11.00 am - 11.30 am Photo ID required CONTACT Stuart Sheppard 0422 106 084

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PAKENHAM 16-18 Station Street

5940 4044 Shop 3 11 John Street, Pakenham

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200-204 Princes Highway

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

GATEWAY LOCATION – INCOME & POTENTIAL!!

Strategically located on Princes Highway is this unique & high exposure site. With a land area of 2,919m2 approx & two road frontages it captures all the passing. Purpose built building has an area of 806m2 heating/cooling throughout, kitchen, learning rooms, chapel, foyer & separate offices.

On-site carparks, enclosed rear yard & play equipment. Currently leased as a place of worship until 22nd May, 2021, $180,000 plus set increases for the duration of the lease. Further options available.

This site offers income & potential for development in the future. Premium location, invest with confidence here!! Expression of Interest - Closing 11th November, 2016 @ 5:00pm (if not sold prior)

Pakenham

1/30 John Street

Buyers Over $395,000

PAKENHAM’S BEST UNIT ?

This quality unit is situated in a prime location that is flat walking distance to shops, doctors and transport. The three bedroom, two bathroom unit that has its own driveway and a double garage.

Big master bedroom includes full ensuite, plenty of robe space in bedrooms 2 & 3, while the feature timber floors through the kitchen and meals provide a lovely warm feel. A separate lounge that has a pleasant outlook and ample size. The unit boasts ducted heating, separate cooling, and there is a private low maintenance yard. It’s a quality unit and only 18 months old – it’s ready to be SOLD!!

Pakenham

12 Main Street

Buyers Over $330,000

INDEPENDENT UNIT – NO BODY CORPORATE Perfectly positioned in the Main Street is this beautifully presented two bedroom plus study or 3rd bedroom unit. Situated on a 437m2 allotment and with a mixed use zone this property can offer various uses to its new owners. Features include spacious lounge with A/C, timber kitchen with GHP, EWO and slate tiling, master bedroom with 2 way bathroom access, BIR’s to all bedrooms.

Outside sunroom provides and extra option for outdoor entertaining as well as the timber decked area. Other features include single garage, gas ducted heating, landscaped gardens and no body corporate. It may suit a business operation – office which is allowed (STCA) in a mixed use zoning.

Pakenham

4/28 Main Street

Buyers Over $325,000

BLUECHIP LOCATION Situated only a short walking distance to the shopping precinct is this charming three bedroom unit which is nestled at the rear of the complex, providing maximum privacy. This well appointed unit features three generous sized bedrooms, master with full ensuite, large lounge, functional kitchen with GHP & EWO, adjoining meals area. Plenty of extras including gas ducted heating, security system, single garage plus workshop area and ample backyard. Call now to arrange your private inspection.

Derrick Brown 0418 317 096

Stephen O’Loughlin 0408 591 170

Phil Caswell 0419 882 650

Steve Hobson 0418 897 411

119 Main Street Pakenham

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24 Melissa Way Pakenham – Sensational price

1/10 Webb St Bunyip – Sold in 21 days

13 Inverness Close Pakenham – Ecstatic vendors

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YOUR HOME COULD BE NEXT

3 Dove Crt Pakenham – Sold in 9 Days

5940 2255

Shop 4/89 Main Street, Pakenham

21 Bluegrass Crescent Pakenham – Sold in 1 Day

5625 1155

41-43 Princes Way Drouin

18 Camelia Way Pakenham – Stunning result

PURE OPULENCE SPREAD across a breathtaking 42 squares, this striking contemporary residence is awaiting its new owner.

An ultra-modern facade - from the front to the back - reveals one surprise after another, so the family is well catered for in pure luxury.

Wide open spaces, soaring ceilings and large picture windows make this fourbedroom plus study home one that you will be excited about coming home to every day.

Three living zones in total, formal front entertaining space, a more casual every day living room and an upstairs retreat for the kids.

Fitted out with fine appliances, the sleek, double bench kitchen wrapped in 2-pac and lined in Caesarstone is the centrepiece of this ultimate in affordable luxury.

Sunlight pours in through the staircase skylight - inviting you to the upper level which has three sizeable bedrooms, main bathroom with Caesarstone tops, as well as the hotel-inspired master bedroom suite - two deluxe walk-in wardrobes and an award-winning ensuite bathroom, his-andhers basins and a free-standing bath that has to be seen to be believed.

Outside, the private manicured backyard has a covered entertaining area and an undercover walkway from the laundry.

Expected extras of motion lighting in the three bathrooms, music throughout the house, refrigerated cooling, ducted heating, alarm system and off-street parking for two further vehicles.

BERWICK

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R&H. Shop 111A Casey Shopping Centre, Narre Warren South

9704 2533

2 Cyan Crescent Oicer OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

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Do not miss out on an opportunity to purchase this exceptional property located in the sought after location of Oicer. Great features of this home include; 4 spacious bedrooms (main with full ensuite and walk-in robe), formal lounge room, kitchen with walk in pantry and spacious stone bench tops, openplan living, meals/family area, two bathrooms, two toilets, laundry, double lock-up garage with drive through access - all on an approx. 498m2 piece of land.

FOR SALE

Saturdays 11:00 - 11.30am

Auction

22nd October @ 12:00pm

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You simply must step inside this home to truly appreciate all it has to ofer, when we say it has the WOW factor, we’re not kidding! On a quiet no through road with bay and rural views, solar panels, solar hot water, water tanks, vegetable garden & fruit trees. Step inside the home to reveal beautiful rough sawn loating loors throughout, 2 large open plan living areas, a modern kitchen, 2 bedrooms upstairs and a 3rd plus sitting room down stairs, ideal for a home oice or parents retreat.

Double garage, high carport and tons of space on the 746m2 block.

ADDRESS: 53 Island View Rd, The Gurdies INSPECT: Sun 23rd and Sat 29th October or by appointment PRICE: $380,000 AGENTS: Lynn Pendergast 0458 780 023 Tamara Leskie 0448 809 458 @realty Pty Ltd

LYNN PENDERGAST 0458 780 023

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Inspect

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SUPERB 20 ACRE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY - LEONGATHA

BAY VIEWS FROM YOUR WOW FACTOR HOME

• 3 bedrooms, 1 study, 2 bathrooms • 3 living areas, wood heater, s/s r/c • 20 acres (approx.) of quality land • Good fencing, 2 dams, town water • Big shed (approx. 20m x 7.5m), dbl garage • 18mins to Inverloch, 1hr 45min to Melb

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Open for Inspection times: Sat 22nd October at 11.00 – 11.30am Or by private appointment, contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083 or Don Olden on 0417 805 312.

AUCTION: Saturday 5th November 2016 at 11am onsite

8600 Bass Hwy, Leongatha Web Id: 10468576

Auction terms – 10% deposit, 30/60 day settlement

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south eastern

BEACONSFIELD 80 Scenic Drive

BUNYIP Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

BEACONSFIELD UPPER

ENDEAVOUR HILLS

12A Princes Street

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

Barry Plant - 5941 1977

8 John Hunter Drive

46 Nash Road

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

Barry Plant - 5625 3006

13/8 Monteith Crescent Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

NARRE WARREN

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

121 Kendall Drive

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

23 Bunbury Avenue

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

121 Kendall Drive

Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

195 Split Rock Road

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

22 Nylander Road

Sat 11.30am - 12.00pm First National Neilson Partners - 5941 4444

5 Thurso Court

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

195 Split Rock Road

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

11 Doran Road

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

8 Moya Close

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

BERWICK

First National Neilson Partners - 5941 4444

CLYDE NORTH

5 Milparinka Way

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

21 Gillingham Crescent Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

11 Warwick Court

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

112 Selandra Boulevard Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

21 Tyrell Place

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

112 Selandra Boulevard Sun 12.00am - 12.30am

OBrien - 8794 0500

11 Gavinton Place

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

11 Gavinton Place

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

13 Geranium Court

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

2 Grandmanor Drive

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

CRANBOURNE

2/3 Carabott Place

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

1-5/15 Lamb Street

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

89 Shetland Street

Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

2 Southwell Circuit

Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

11 Ravensthorpe Cresent Sun 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 8794 0500

23 Bunbury Avenue

Sun 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

29 Shinners Avenue

Thu 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

11 Ravensthorpe Cresent Thu 6.00pm - 6.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

23 Bunbury Avenue

OBrien - 8794 0500

Thu 6.00pm - 6.30pm

22 Barrier Reef Circuit Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

2 Chester Court

Sun 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 9706 0556

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

5 Exley Court

Sun 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 9706 0556

12 John Joseph Court Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

5 Thurso Court

Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

39-43 Fox Road

72 Charles Green Avenue Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

293 Belgrave-Hallam Rd Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 5995 0500

8 John Hunter Drive

OBrien - 9706 0556

3 Rosehill Court

Sat 12.00am - 12.30am

OBrien - 8794 0500

OBrien - 9706 0556

3 Rosehill Court

Sun 12.00am - 12.30am

OBrien - 8794 0500

COWES 3/4 Osbourne Ave

14 Showjump Crescent Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

OBrien - 5940 4044

Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm

NARRE WARREN NORTH 10 Legerwood Road

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

3 Oakmoss Place

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

20 Russell Street

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

13/8 Monteith Crescent Sun 2.00pm - 2.30pm

1 Avebury Drive

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

24 Brentwood Drive

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

2 Moya Close

Sun 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

NARRE WARREN SOUTH

9 Magarra Crescent

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

OBrien - 5995 0500

14 Showjump Crescent Sun 3.00pm - 3.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

9 Taunton Court

49 Lawrence Drive

Sat 10.00am - 10.30am Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

16 Gingham Place

Sat 10.00am - 10.30am Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

3 Mary Court 24 Coolong Avenue

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555 Sat 11.00am - 11.30am Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

32 Allunga Parade

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

20A Howitt Court

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

37 Edgbaston Circuit 37 Edgbaston Circuit

4 Jamie Close

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

3&4/4 Allan Street

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

55-57 Caserta Drive

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

167 Golf Links Road

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

GARFIELD

3 Glenwood Court

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 5995 0500

70 Garfield Road

Sat 1.30pm - 2.00pm

Barry Plant - 5941 1977

16 Forest Oak Court

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

4 Clearview Court

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

4/8 Lyall Street

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

Unit 5/8 - 9 Kevis Court Sat 12.30pm - 1.00pm

22 Thomas Cresent

Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

GRANTVILLE

35 Datura Drive

Sat 2.00 - 2.30pm

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

2 - 3 Walker Court

24 Brentwood Drive

Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

3 Glenwood Court

Sun 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 5995 0500

22 Thomas Cresent

Sun 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 8794 0500

16 Forest Oak Court

Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300 OBrien - 8794 0500

OBrien - 5995 0500

71 Berwick Springs Promenade Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

44 Lurline Street

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000 Sat 11.00am - 11.30am First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

OBrien - 8794 0500

11 Azure Place

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

12 Lillia’s Crescent

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

Barry Plant - 5941 1977

8 Riddleston Court

Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

Alex Scott & Staff - 5941 1111

12 Lillia’s Crescent

Sun 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

OFFICER Sat 10.30am - 11.00am

OBrien - 8794 0500

GUYS HILL 80 Quamby Road

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

HAMPTON PARK

23 Heathfield Lane

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

Barry Plant - 5941 1977

12 Rush Lily Drive

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 9707 0556

23 Pioneer Way

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

20 Bayview Road

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

19 Timbertop Boulevard Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

15 Cotham Square

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

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OFFICER

48 Shinners Avenue

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

6 Roebourne Mews

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am First National Neilson Partners - 9705 4888

4 Edith Rise

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

11 Penshurst

Sat 10.00am - 10.30am

OBrien - 9707 0556

13 Riviera Drive

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

33 Canmore Street

Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

29 Vanessa Drive

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

12 Rush Lily Drive

Sun 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 9707 0556

42 Insignia Crescent

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

CRANBOURNE SOUTH

15 Cotham Square

Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

11Penshurst

Sun 10.00am - 10.30am

OBrien - 9707 0556

42 Insignia Crescent

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

23 Sweet Wattle Drive Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

37 Cambridge Drive

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

CRANBOURNE WEST

37 Cambridge Drive

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

31Providence Drive

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

25 Innes Court

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

9 Kismet Close

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

28 Brisbane Street

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

31Providence Drive

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

OBrien - 5995 0500

PAKENHAM HARKAWAY 40-42 King Road

Sat 1.00 - 1.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

OBrien - 5995 0500

40-42 King Road

Sat 1.00 - 1.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

OBrien - 9706 0556

11-13 Olive Avenue

Sat 11.00 - 11.30am

Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

KORUMBURRA 7 Grandview Rise

1/17 Rheanva Street

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

DANDENONG

1 Westmere Street

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

10/9 McFarlane Crescent Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

LANG LANG

4 Tennyson Close

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

11/9 McFarlane Crescent Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

435 Bass Highway

129 Wurundjeri Boulevard Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

3/9 McFarlane Crescent Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

111 Buchanan Road

Sat 2.30pm - 3.00pm

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

3/4A Buchanan Road Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

1-6/42 Buchanan Road Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

3/4A Buchanan Road Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

1-6/42 Buchanan Road Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

2/3 Carabott Place

Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

2 Jancol Court

Sun 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 8794 0500 OBrien - 9707 0556

28 Brisbane Street

Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

BOTANIC RIDGE

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

LANGWARRIN 4/9 McFarlane Crescent Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

60 Benga Avenue

OBrien - 5995 0500

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 5940 4044

53a Ryan Road

Sat 1.30pm - 2.00pm

Alex Scott & Staff - 5941 1111

31 Clearwater Drive

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 5941 4444

6/11-13 Carlyle Street Sat 10.00am - 10.30am

OBrien - 5940 4044

2/16 Honeysuckle Close Sat 10.00am - 10.30am

OBrien - 9707 0556

22 Stonebridge Lane

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 5940 4044

21 Paramount Way

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

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8 Field Street

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

46 Webster Way

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 5940 4044

16 Ash Crescent

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

294 Centre Road

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

25 Canty Lane

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Barry Plant - 5941 1977

19 Greenacres Court

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

50 Hartland Circuit

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

95 Eagle Drive

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 5941 4444

5 Kirra Court

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 5941 4444

DROUIN LONGWARRY 18 Jamescott Drive

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

11 Harmon Drive

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Barry Plant - 5625 3006

11 Bennet Street

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Barry Plant - 5625 3006

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29 Mulcare Street

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

1 Richards Road

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 5941 4444

31 Buln Buln Road Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm

OBrien - 5940 4044

OBrien - 9707 0556

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 5940 4044

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 25 Innes Court

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

29 Bligh Boulevard

2 Southwell Circuit

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

Unit 1, 56 Longwarry Drouin Road Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 5940 4044

Barry Plant - 5941 1977

65 Racecourse Road

Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

50 Hartland Circuit

Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9707 0556

22 Stonebridge Lane

Thu 5.00pm - 5.30pm

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131 Pearcedale Road Sat 10.00am - 10.30am WARNEET

22 Barrier Reef Circuit Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

23 Toulouse Place

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Grant’s Estate Agents – 9707 5555

2 Chester Court

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 9706 0556

29 Shinners Avenue

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

11 Ellimatta Road

2 Lightfoot Rise

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 5995 0500

5 Exley Court

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 9706 0556

11 Elstar Road

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36 Limeburner Grove

Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 5995 0500

72 Charles Green Avenue Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

11 Elstar Road

Sat 11.00am - 11.30am First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000

182 Bowen Street

OBrien - 8794 0500

72 Charles Green Avenue Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

OBrien - 9706 0556

11 Ravensthorpe Cresent Sat 11.00am - 11.30am

23 Sandstone Boulevard Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm

OBrien - 8794 0500

First National Neilson Partners - 5941 4444

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm

49 Blackwood Park Road Sun 11.00am - 11.30am

OBrien - 5995 0500

OBrien - 8794 0500

Barry Plant - 5625 3006 Peake Real Estate – 9707 5300

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The Great Outdoors

A Star Advertising Feature

It’s official - it’s time to get out there

A blaze of colour at Emerald Lake. 160661 savings days.

The visitor centre is open 10am to 4pm daily.

Admission is free except when

there are special events at the park.

Only minutes from the Monash Freeway, the park, 39 hectares or natural botanic wonders, attracts local and

international visitors and is sanctuary to an abundance of native animals.

Perched on the edge of the basalt lake, the birdhide provides the perfect

cover for bird watching.

The directional marker on the cliff above identifies panoramic highlights of Berwick and beyond.

There are plenty of great picnic areas at the park, perfect for a barbecue with friends and the playground is popular with kids. Many enjoy the wonderful walking tracks around the picturesque lakes.

Wandering through the grounds of the Botanic Park it is difficult to imagine the site was an operational quarry until the late 1970s.

The quarry was founded by William Wilson in 1859.

Mr Wilson recognised a business opportunity and began excavating the site, which would soon become renowned for producing some of the highest quality basalt in the Melbourne region.

The transformation of the quarry site began in the late 1980s when work was started by the then City of Berwick.

In 1992, the Honourable Bill Hayden AC, as Governor-General, officially opened the park, which is dedicated to the memory of early pioneers.

A fossil seam is not something commonly found in a botanic garden or park, but Wilson Botanic Park Berwick is lucky enough to have two.

The fossil sites, which have been studied by universities across Australia, boast both tropical and temperate species.

It is rare to find these varieties in one place.

Such evidence reveals that the site was tropical rainforest many years ago.

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WITH the weather finally warming up, it’s time to get out into the great outdoors and enjoy what the region offers.

Emerald Lake Park is always a good starting point.

Situated in the heart of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges, it’s just up the road, approximately one hour’s drive east of the Melbourne CBD. As one of the destination points for the iconic Puffing Billy, the park offers a range of activities including picnics, walking trails, paddleboats and fishing – something for everyone.

It’s a ‘park for all seasons’ where visitors can seek relief from the summer heat under the cool established trees or enjoy a splash in the wading pool.

In autumn, they can enjoy the old favourite ‘shuffle’ through fallen leaves and the spectacular display of autumnal colours.

Then brisk walks through misty mornings in the wintertime are followed by the joy of spring flowers and the arrival of ducklings and moorchicks.

The park, open every day of the year except Christmas Day and CFA code red and extreme fire danger days, also features the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum which is open to the public.

Or you could try somewhere a little closer to home and head to the Wilson Botanic Park at Berwick, 668 Princes Highway Berwick.

Wilson Botanic Park is open every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday (and code red fire danger days) 7am-9pm during daylight

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Centre for health services MYHEALTH Medical Centre is a new fixture at Westfield Fountain Gate which opened its doors in May. Dr Sanjay Saluja said the centre offered all the services expected at a medical centre including general medicine, women and men’s health, paediatrics, immunisations, skin checks, minor surgery, preventative medicine, travel medicine, mental health, health assessments, work cover, pre-employment medicals and liquid nitrogen freezing therapy.

“We are a bulk billing practice for all valid Medicare card holders,” Dr Saluja said.

“You can make an appointment by calling us or going on-line at docbook.com.au and walk-in patients will also be accommodated.

“MyHealth Fountain Gate is conveniently located inside Westfield Shopping Centre.”

The centre offers onsite pathology, through Australian clinical labs, as well as having a dietician on-site.

There is also a bulk-billing after hours service available to all MyHealth patients through the National Home Doctor Service call 13 SICK (7425).

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Medically Speaking

A Star Advertising Feature

Support for patients, caregivers PASTORAL Services is a highly valued service offered at St John of God Berwick Hospital.

During Pastoral Services Week from 16-22 October the hospital is aiming to raise awareness of this incredible source of support at the hospital and clear up exactly what Pastoral Services is.

It is not uncommon when in hospital to feel worried or anxious.

Pastoral Services can help address patients’ concerns such as their current or future health, their family and loved ones, their home situation, death and dying, faith and spirituality, among other issues.

Pastoral Services is different to counselling and social work because it focuses on being a listening, attentive and compassionate presence, walking with patients on their journey.

This may involve specific religious needs or general emotional/spiritual support.

Counselling sessions tend to be in a regular sequence for in-depth discussion of specific issues.

Social workers also address social and practical support issues, assisting people to access available services.

Pastoral Services is not all about religion. The aim is to offer open-minded, attentive conversations and provide support according to the patient’s belief system.

The team is skilled at providing resources for spiritual and emotional wellbeing, meditation and relaxation, and offering music and rituals to mark significant events as required.

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BUSINESS SOUTH-EAST

New hub for youth

By Victoria Stone-Meadows AARON Garth from Ultimate Youth Worker was the lucky recipient of office space in the new Casey Cardinia Business Hub in Narre Warren.

Mr Garth started his business in 2012 when he noticed a high turnover of staff in the youth services industry and he decided something needed to be done about it.

“I started recognizing that a whole heap of my friends had left the youth sector,” he said.

“When we started to ask about why it was general things like a lack of communication, lack of jobs, no ongoing support, and a lack of supervision and training.

“So we decided to have look and see if anyone was trying to fix it and no one was.”

It was through this gap in the market that Ultimate Youth Worker was born to help people in the youth services industry maintain a passion for the work and provide up-to-date training.

Mr Garth and his colleagues provide supervision sessions, coaching, mentoring and clinical training such as youth mental health, first aid, and self-care to youth worker professionals to keep them engaged and enjoying their work.

The business has expanded into different areas of Melbourne since it began and Mr Garth was looking for a new office space to help youth workers in new areas.

“I was driving home one day and heard

about the competition for the Casey Cardinia Business Hub on the radio,” he said.

“There was the potential to win a coworking space and a major prize of an office and I had to jump on it.

“I knew the City of Casey has the largest youth population in Australia and there would be youth workers facing the same issues.”

Although Ultimate Youth Worker has only been in Casey for a few months, Mr Garth said he has received great feedback from the people it has been working with.

“We are getting positive feedback and found there was a real need for us here but the biggest issue is the lack of funding,” he said.

“With most of the Government’s agendas of free market economy and defunding health and community services, there is going to be a much higher turnover in years to come.”

Mr Garth said he enjoys working in Casey and is well on his way to staking a claim here for people in youth services who need a career boost.

“We want longevity in the social sector,” he said.

“The average youth worker lasts about five years and general social workers about eight, compared to nursing which is about 28 years.

“For us it’s all about how we can we provide the support social workers need to have career longevity.”

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A HALLAM manufacturer is set to create 10 new full time jobs and expand its multi-million dollar export trade after landing a State Government grant.

Australian Botanical Products received $250,000 towards buying and installing a fullyautomated filling line and vacuum filler as well as high-tech dispensing equipment.

The company makes and exports essential oils, carrier oils, raw materials and fragrances for commercial and professional use.

The investment is expected to more than double its export sales to $8 million in the next four years as a result.

The grant is part of a Manufacturing Program that supports advanced manufacturing in Victoria.

Grants of up to $500,000 have been provided for new technology at 12 other firms recently, which was expected to create 100 full-time jobs.

Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan said the program would help Victoria “transition” towards an advanced manufacturing economy.

“Manufacturing is a key employer of Melbourne’s south east.

“Our funding is helping local businesses like Australian Botanical Products to diversify into new markets, workers transition into new jobs and to help our local communities survive and grow.”

Details are at the Business Victoria website www.business.vic.gov.au/fimp or by calling 13 22 15.

Market in jubilee mode putting the spotlight on fun

By Casey Neill MORE than 28,000 people flocked to Dandenong Market to celebrate its 150th birthday.

The regional icon hosted jubilee celebrations on Sunday 16 October, featuring food, rides, entertainment and more.

Louise Noy was among the revellers and was pleased to see a “very big crowd” show up for the occasion.

“I’m glad that they’re recognising how it got where it is today,” she said.

Her family was involved in the journey from livestock market to the huge variety of stalls on offer today.

Louise’s grandfather Joseph had a dairy farm and sold his cows at the market.

“Then when they retired, my dad (Hank) had his own farm as well and he used to take the cows there,” she said.

“I was always there as a kid.

“I moved away from the area, but I always went there when I was on holidays.

“It was always a place that I always wanted to go back and set up my own stall.”

So 15 years ago, she did just that.

“I have a huge range of dog treats. It’s a smorgasbord,” she said.

Louise also stocks shampoos, collars, leads, and information on dogs.

“I do know what I’m on about.

I’m there to help you keep your dog happy and healthy.

“I just love pets.

“It was a hobby and then I went into it full time.”

A statue unveiling will bring three months of Dandenong Market birthday celebrations to a close on Friday 4 November.

The bronze sculpture by artist Anne Ross will reflect life in the market.

The market kicked off festivities on 13 September with the launch of Dandenong Market: Celebrating 150 Years book and the official opening of Rosling Lane, a 20-metre historical mural.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells THE Escapees Theatre Company has tapped into the “badass” criminal underworld in their latest production.

The play’s title Robin Deplace is in itself a neat play on words.

It focuses on a hapless man who contemplates a criminal rampage to pay back a large debt to a mafia-like family.

Soon this unemployed character’s life starts to intertwine with the family’s Don and a masked “supercriminal” King Crimson.

There’s language, adult themes and violence warnings for this show, rated unsuitable for children.

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THE Friends of Hampton Park Library is having a book sale. The books will be priced between 50c and $5 and all proceeds will go towards supporting events and programs for library users and for purchasing special equipment for the library.

■ 22 October at the Arthur Wren Hall, Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park, next door to the library from 9.30am to 1pm. Contact Tony on 0438 377 283 for further details.

IN OCTOBER the Berwick Anglican Church will celebrate 150 years of Anglicans worshipping in the Berwick District. A month of activities has been planned throughout October to celebrate. A bush dance will be held on 8 October, the parish’s 114th annual Flower Show and Fair on 22 October and a visit to the area by the bishop for a confirmation service on 16 October and the conduct of a special service of thanksgiving attended by the Archbishop of Melbourne on 30 October. All former members of the parish and interested members of the public are invited to participate in the activities.

■ For further information go to info@berwickanglicanchurch.org.au or telephone 9707 1105.

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.

Saturday sounds ENJOY Saturday Sounds with Jillian Lampkin.

Mornington Peninsula-based country music singer/song-writer Jillian Lampkin has spent the past two years writing and recording her new album Here with Me with Golden Guitar nominated artist and producer Doug Bruce.

■ Saturday 22 October, Hampton Park Library, Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park, 2pm3pm. Free, no bookings required.

Car boot sale MARANATHA Christian School is holding a car boot sale to raise funds for its Thailand Mission Team.

■ Saturday 5 November, 8am until 1pm, Maranatha Christian College, Reema Boulevard, Endeavour Hills. To book a stall email maidmentd@maranatha.vic.edu.au or call Delwyn on 0403 476 205.

Dementia help DEMENTIA and Caring is a three-week course for carers who may be struggling with the changes in their life and relationship since a dementia diagnosis. The course is being run by The Alfred Health Carer Services and Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria for carers, family members and friends who are supporting someone who is living with dementia at home.

■The free course will be held on Monday 7, 14 and 21 November at Lynbrook Community Centre, Lynbrook. See flyer at www.carersouth.org.au under Who do You Care For? Bookings essential by 31 October on 9212 3000 or email info@carersouth.org.au.

Cemetery tour JOIN a 90-minute tour of historical Harkaway Cemetery and uncover some of the stories behind the headstones. Tea and biscuits will be served at the conclusion of the tour.

■ Sunday 30 October at 10am, Harkaway Cemetery, Hessel Road, Harkaway. $5 for adults, children under 15 free. Bookings essential at cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au.

ACE dinner THE ACE Foundation is holding its annual fund-raising dinner. One hundred per cent of the money goes to assist the foundation’s work supporting students in the City of Casey who are experiencing significant changes in their educational pursuits. MC for the night will be Ben Price, a finalist in Australia’s Got Talent.

■ Friday 21 October, Cranbourne Turf Club,

Spring into play THE City of Casey is joining in the nationwide Children’s Week celebrations by hosting a free fun day out for local children. There will be a sausage sizzle, face painting, arts and crafts, music, trash puppets, sail boats and more with children also encouraged to come dressedup!

■ Thursday 27 October, 10am-1pm, Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick.

Grant Street, from 6.30pm. Tickets cost $120. Contact Teresa Muratore on 0459 520 010.

Garage sale AKOONAH Park Men’s Sheds is holding a giant garage sale of a large range of goods. Enjoy a sausage sizzle and bacon-and-egg rolls.

Funds raised will go towards an extension of Akoonah Park Men’s Shed’s headquarters.

■ Akoonah Park, Berwick, Saturday 22 October, 8am-1.30pm.

Plant sale THE Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne, is having a spring plant sale. It is a great opportunity to purchase plants and look around the Australian Garden. A wide range of Australian plants in tubes and larger pots will be for sale priced from $3.

■ Saturday and Sunday 22 and 23 October, 10am-4pm on both days.

Photography workshop THE Casey Camera Club is holding a two-night beginner’s workshop. The club was formed five years ago and has 80 members. Members meet on the first Thursday night of every month at the Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre and visitors are always welcome. The club regularly organises field trips, training and photo competitions.

■ The workshop is on 10 and 17 November from 7pm to 9pm, at the Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre. There will be a field trip with mentors on Sunday for all participants where they can apply what they’ve learned out in the field. The course is available to all financial members of the club and costs $20 for the two nights.

Silver service dinner ENJOY a night of feasting and music at a silver service carvery buffet and desserts.

Crash the Party is a well-known group of talented musicians who will entertain with music from the ’60s to today. Dance floor available for those who like to ‘trip the light fantastic’.

Seating is at round tables with 10 per table.

■ Saturday 22 October, 7pm-11pm, Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre. Inquiries to Mary on 0408 962 230. Tickets $50. BYO drinks.

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Yoga BALLA Balla Community Centre is running daytime and evening yoga classes. It offers both Iyenga and classical style yoga classes taught by qualified instructors and incorporating relaxation, breathing and meditation. It is a great way to balance life during the busy lead up to the festive season.

■ For bookings and inquiries phone 5990 0900.

Ageing creatively U3A Cranbourne is having a group exhibition by the artists at U3A and also exhibits of calligraphy, parchment craft, folk art and various handmade cards.

■ Cranbourne Library, 3/65 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East, from Wednesday 5 October for a month. The library opens at 10am. For more information contact Anne Thompson on 5996 7841 or 0419 509 875.

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. Visitors are asked to book.

■ Clyde Recreation Reserve, Pattersons Road, Clyde, on 23 October. The event will commence at 11.30am with a barbecue lunch provided. The official presentation will be at 1.30pm. Book by 9 October to jcarter2505@ gmail.com advising number of attendees for catering purposes.

Super kids’ day A SUPER day for super kids is a community outreach stage show aimed at primary school age children. The day will include games, entertainment and prizes. There will be a free sausage sizzle as well as photo opportunities after the show. Due to the superhero-themed day, all children are encouraged to dress up to be in the running for a prize.

■ Sunday 6 November from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at the Casey Life Centre, Unit 4, corner Orient Place and Fordholm Road, Hampton Park. For more details call 9799 9911.

Narre Warren Probus NARRE Warren Combined Probus Club enjoys 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 of 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.

Morning tea supplied.

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

Stitch up a course THE Narre Warren North Uniting Church has commenced 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’ 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 from conditions that require 24-hour supervision. 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.

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Car license essential.

Phone Paul 9796 8833 or 0417 107 122.

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

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

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Chrome dreams THE 12th anniversary Cora Lynn Country Car Show and Swap Meet is on at Lardner Park on Sunday 23 October.

Affectionately known as the last of the chrome bumpers, on display will be vintage caravans, hot rod and custom cars, classic and vintage cars and classic trucks.

There will also be chrome super trucks, vintage traction engines and farm machinery and tractor pull display vehicles.

In one pavilion will be a special display of vehicles celebrating anniversaries.

There will be specially designated swap meet area and entertainment for children under 12 years old.

The picnic atmosphere will make for a great family day.

Last year 8000 car enthusiasts flooded through the gates.

Lardner Park is only 20 minutes from Pakenham, making it very accessible using the freeway.

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Gates open at 8am with breakfast available for early birds.

There will be a wide variety of food stalls open throughout the day, thanks to various Cora Lynn sporting clubs.

Display car and driver entry is $5, general public $5 entry, and children under 12 can enter for free.

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Gorilla dream comes true

By Russell Bennett

Damien Belsham and Cameron Dixon are intertwined into the very fabric of the Pakenham Silverbacks. Sunday’s second straight championship win was a dream come true.

The victorious, all-conquering, Pakenham Silverbacks. what they were told to do when they were told to do it,” Martin, a Gridiron Victoria icon in his own right, said.

“I made a promise to them at the start of the season - that they’d be better footballers at the end of the season than they were at the start. I’ve kept that promise.”

Silverbacks offensive lineman and club co-founder Richie Howlett put into words after the game just what the back-toback championship victories mean to those who’ve been involved from the start.

“We came out with something to prove - that last year wasn’t a fluke,” he said.

“We didn’t just want to win we wanted to smash them.”

And that, they did.

Russell was instrumental as he had been all season - proving himself to be the best quarterback in Gridiron Victoria competition, and set for a professional career either in North America or Europe.

“We thought we’d get an import quarterback because he could help impart some of his knowledge to our players,” Howlett said.

“We thought a quarterback would be a mentor to our players and to everyone on the field, but when Kevin came down here we were just blown away.

“When I made contact with him I’d seen footage of his college games and things like that, so I knew he was a successful player. I knew he was an athlete and he had so many years of experience playing the game at a high level that nobody else had. We knew he’d be good but it wasn’t until he came out here that we then realised how good he was - we weren’t really ready for that.”

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QUIZ NUMBER 1527 1. WHICH Aussie batsman scored a massive 269 not out in the opening Test against the Kiwis in 2015-16?

2. WHICH Indian batsman made history in the 1980s by scoring centuries in his first three cricket Tests?

3. WHICH state has the best win percentage rate in Sheffield Shield cricket?

4. AN Aussie scored the first century in limited overs cricket in England in 1969.

Who was he?

5. WHO became the world’s youngest heavyweight boxing champion in 1986?

6. WHAT was the name of the first racehorse to win more than $2 million prizemoney in Australia ?

7. WHICH wicket-keeper has taken the most dismissals for Australia in one-day internationals?

8. WHICH horse lost a race despite being 40-1 on in 1949?

9. WHICH woman has won the most Wimbledon titles (doubles and singles)?

10. WHICH European in 1979 became the youngest winner of the British Open golf title?

11. WHO was the first Australian cyclist to win two Olympic gold medals?

12. WHICH AFL team lost its first 10 games straight in 2016 - the worst start for the reigning minor premiers in history?

13. WHAT are the three points values of goals in basketball?

14. WHICH sporting legend was due to light the Olympic flame but at Rio withdrew at the last minute due to ill health??

15. WHAT were the vast galleries of fans that followed Arnold Palmer around the golf course known as?

16. CAN a 12th man in first class cricket bat, bowl or field?

17. WHICH jockey rode a record 181 winners in the 1980-1 season?

18. WHICH swimming stroke appeared at the Olympics at the first time in Melbourne in 1956?

19. WHICH Australian won the US Open tennis title in 1973?

20. WHICH Australian golfer received an MBE in 1957?

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the head as the second quarter wound down. He had his cage rattled and, even if only for a second, the Silverbacks were no longer on rock-solid ground.

“Twenty four minutes of excellence, that’s all we need you know you’ve got it,” Martin said to the group at half-time.

“I see it in everyone. It’s time to show them.”

And show them, they did.

Pakenham romped to a 43-8 win despite a penalty-ridden second half. The win was just as emphatic as they’d dreamed, and that dream had become a reality.

“I’ve never had a season like this where we’ve gone undefeated,” Martin said.

“I’ve said to a lot of people I don’t want another one, because the longer it went the more stress there was to continue winning. How would we deal with the let-down when or if we did lose?

“All I said to these guys in pre-season, even before that, is that they got lucky last season and everyone knew it, but they had enough talent to dominate the league. That’s what they came out and did.”

Kolinski was named MVP of the championship game after his outstanding performance on the defensive end, but this truly was a whole team performance.

In the delay prior to the start of the game, Martin went around the Silverbacks’ changeroom and asked each player what the team meant to them.

The sheer emotion stemming from some of the biggest men in the room showed just what it all meant.

“They bought into everything - they put up with my grumpiness, they backed away when I was at my worst, but they bought in and they just did

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“WIN it, and become a brotherhood so in 40 years when someone is walking down the street in Pakenham, or Washington and you hear a brother’s voice, you have a connection straight away again.”

Pakenham Silverbacks coach Mel Martin has been involved in the sport of gridiron at a grassroots level for three decades, but what his team accomplished on Sunday at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park was like nothing he’d ever experienced before - a perfect, undefeated season.

All of the pressure was on the Pakenham side heading into its 2016 campaign. It was on a hiding to nothing.

On the one hand, last season’s fairytale championship win was viewed by many around the state as a fluke. To make it truly count in the eyes of those outsiders, Pakenham had to back it up this year.

And with every win, the pressure intensified.

The Silverbacks stormed through the regular season with a 12-0 record and at that stage the jungle drums were beating so loud they were practically deafening. So many people were just waiting for the kings of the jungle to fall.

There was an incredible amount of nervous energy leading into Sunday’s game and it threatened to boil over when the Division 2 decider started more than an hour behind time - inexplicably due to some missing equipment on the biggest day of the season.

The Silverbacks warmed up twice in that time, and cooled down again. And when kick-off finally arrived, the Pakenham side started flat.

It was star quarterback Kevin Russell’s last game in Silverbacks colours and he was faced with some immense defensive pressure early.

The Northern Raiders had nothing to lose and they came out breathing fire from the outset.

But as the quarter wore on, Russell’s quality shone - finding Jason Howlett in the endzone before Aaron Verbakel recovered a miscued snap to run in the extra two points.

The Silverbacks took an 8-0 lead into the second and stretched that to 28-0 just before the half.

Then, a 10 second lapse proved costly as the Raiders crossed for a touchdown of their own to cut the margin back to 28-6.

Russell had played a sensational half, while Adam Kolinski was even more influential on the defensive end.

But the Pakenham quarterback was rocked with a hit to

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Bulls take charge of it all

By Russell Bennett WEST GIPPSLAND CRICKET ASSOCIATION CARDINIA’S clash with Kooweerup on Saturday was the (extremely) early front-runner for the ‘game of the year’ title after a superb 94-run sixth-wicket partnership between former Cranbourne batsman Ben Maroney and young gun Travis Wheller steered their side to victory.

There’s a 20-year age gap between the pair but they both displayed incredible calmness and maturity despite coming together at 5/104 chasing 200 for a memorable win.

The Demons won the toss and elected to bat and openers Chris O’Hara and former Bulls coach Mark Cooper put on an ominous 111-run stand for the opening wicket before the former was run out for the second time in as many games (for 61) and the latter was stumped advancing down the wicket

by Ben Parrott off Dwayne Doig for 49.

But despite the strong partnership, the Demons weren’t able to assert their authority with a particularly strong run-rate on an E. Gunton Reserve surface that - while looking its lush, pristine best - seemed to play much quicker than normal.

Chris Bright (24) and the in-form Ben Spicer (34) both looked to pick up the pace later in the innings, and at 6/200 after their 40 overs the Demons seemed to have the runs on the board for victory.

Jess Mathers bowled Bulls opener Pat Nolen early in the side’s chase with an absolute peach but the 41-run stand between Alex Nooy (28) and skipper Neil Barfuss (26) that followed helped set the side well on the path to victory.

Nooy, in particular, looked in ominous touch before being left shocked by an LBW decision off the bowling of young Demon speedster Jason Cox.

Ben Maroney had a significant impact with both bat and ball on Saturday against Kooweerup. 160574 Matt Davey snared Barfuss, while Cox struck again to remove Kim Bentick for 24 thanks to an absolute rip-snorter of a diving catch by Cody Miller who bowled Ricky Campbell shortly after.

That set the scene for the partnership of the year so far. While Maroney (58 not out) kept the scoreboard ticking over through clever footwork and looking to score off practically every

ball, Wheller (43) went large - particularly square of the wicket off anything short.

Maroney played the exact type of innings that his side needed most and it was clearly his best in Bulls colours so far, while Wheller’s knock could prove to be the making of him despite being dismissed at 6/198 - within just three runs of victory.

The Bulls ultimately got home with

four balls to spare, with Cox (2/17) and Miller (2/28) the multiple wickettakers for the Demons.

Tooradin, meanwhile, received a much-needed confidence boost in the lead-up to their clash with Cardinia with a nine-wicket thumping of Emerald at Chandler Reserve in Avonsleigh; Pakenham easily had the better of Pakenham Upper-Toomuc at Toomuc Reserve; and Upper Beaconsfield re-

Personal best times for Randle NARRE WARREN North rising star Thomas Randle has enjoyed a comprehensive two-day test driving a Comtec Racing Formula V8 3.5 (formerly Formula Renault 3.5) at Spain’s Circuit de Valencia earlier this week.

Randle’s test was in preparation for his debut in the high-speed open wheel championship, which will take place at Spain’s Jerez circuit during the weekend of 28-30 October.

During the course of the two-day program, Randle completed over 100 laps, performed practice starts and completed pit stop simulations, lapping the 4.070k circuit over six seconds faster than he did while driving a FIA European Formula 3 specification car at the same venue late last year.

“Driving the car was just phenomenal and the power was incredible, it just keeps on accelerating,” Randle said.

“It was very similar to the feeling I got from the Saab Sports Sedan. My head was getting lifted up from the wind I was going that fast; around 280 kph on the approach to turn one. The grip on new tyres was unbelievable and I was reaching 215 kph minimum speed through the first corner which felt incredible, and pulling almost 3Gs laterally.

It did take some time getting used to how quickly I could apply the throttle and had a few wheel-spin

Narre Warren North’s Thomas Randle is continuing his rapid rise through the world of motorsport.

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“I felt I acclimatised to the speed of the car fairly quickly. The main thing I worked on was trying to slow everything down in my brain when

everything was actually happening so quickly. The carbon brakes were another area I had to get used to as the first two laps you have virtually no brakes at all until they

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warm up, but once they have heat in them they’re very aggressive and the braking distances very short. It was great to be back at Valencia, a track which I already have the knowledge of, and I was running six seconds a lap faster than the times I did in there in F3. My fastest lap in the F3 was 1:25.7 and I did a 1:19.7 in this car, completing around 100 laps over the two days.

“I feel very fortunate to have been given this amazing opportunity

by Comtec Racing. It is easily the fastest and best race car I have ever driven with cornering speeds way in excess of anything I’ve ever experienced. Doing my first pit stops and starts was fun and using DRS was a new experience. I am so thankful to Josh Webb from Webb Performance for putting together a great training regime for me and I was able to last both days with little physical issue.

I’m really looking forward to Jerez and hoping to continue learning more and more about the car and its capabilities, and also establishing just how close we really are to the pace of the competition."

Phil Blow, Team Manager at Comtec Racing, said: “Thomas settled in really well and we covered off a lot of things such as pit stops and practice starts and he took everything in his stride. Within only a handful of laps he was straight down to very competitive times, so we’re all really looking forward to Jerez."

mains undefeated after a strong showing against Merinda Park.

At District level, a dominant 88 not out from Kane Latham steered Tooradin to a 10-wicket win over Carlisle Park; Kalgidhar stormed to victory over Clyde off the back of 131 not out from Pardeep Singh; and Devon Meadows and Officer easily accounted for Cranbourne Meadows and Nar Nar Goon/Maryknoll respectively.

CRICKET SCOREBOARD VIC PREMIER CRICKET SATURDAY - ROUND 3 - (ONE DAY) Northcote 174 def by Casey-South Melbourne 7/175, Dandenong 1/150 def Melbourne Uni 149, Melbourne 4/272 def Ringwood 168, Essendon 6/240 def Prahran 7/237, Carlton 4/263 def Kingston Hawthorn 9/227, Camberwell 181 def by Greenvale 8/194, Geelong 230 def by Fitzroy Doncaster 5/275, Frankston Peninsula 9/181 def by Monash 7/234, St Kilda 197 def by Footscray Edgewater 4/201.

SUNDAY - ROUND 4 - (ONE DAY) Casey-South Melbourne 8/159 def by Essendon 7/243, Fitzroy Doncaster 9/175 def by Dandenong 1/178, Ringwood 141 def by Northcote 9/174, Prahran 9/159 def by Carlton 8/262, Kingston Hawthorn 161 def by Camberwell 6/165, Greenvale 206 def Geelong 8/196, Melbourne Uni 3/117 def by Frankston Peninsula 204, Monash 7/220 def by St Kilda 6/221, Footscray Edgewater 7/191 def by Melbourne 3/140.

Ladder Top-8: Dandenong 13, Carlton 12, Melbourne 11, Camberwell 9, Casey-South Melbourne 9, Melbourne Uni 9, Footscray Edgewater 8, Essendon 8.

This week: Round 5 - One Day - Carlton v Casey-South Melbourne, Dandenong v Greenvale.

DDCA - TURF 1 ROUND 2 - (DAY 1) Dingley 232 v Mordialloc 4/56, HSD 167 v Dandenong West 7/71, Buckley Ridges 9/326 v Cranbourne, Parkfield 0/28 v Springvale South 9/241dec, Berwick 4/342dec v Narre Warren 4/71, Hallam Kalora Park 0/39 v North Dandenong 115.

TURF - 2 Keysborough 9/224 v Lyndale, Beaconsfield 142 v St Brigid’s/St Louis 0/25, Coomoora 151 v Fountain Gate 2/111, Silverton v Aspendale 8/215, Narre North 222 v Southern Pirates 0/15, Narre South 5/137 v St Mary’s 126.

WGCA PREMIER ROUND 2 (ONE DAY) Emerald 69 def by Tooradin 1/70. Pakenham Upper Toomuc 8/114(cc) def by Pakenham 3/117. Merinda Park 8/119(cc) def by Upper Beaconsfield 8/121. Cardinia 6/201 def Kooweerup 6/200(cc).

Ladder: Pakenham 24, Upper Beaconsfield 24, Kooweerup 12, Tooradin 12, Cardinia 12, PUT 12, Merinda Park 0, Emerald 0.

This week: Round 3 - One Day - Upper Beaconsfield v Emerald, Tooradin v Cardinia, Merinda Park v PUT, Pakenham v Kooweerup.

VSDCA - EAST/WEST ROUND 1 - (ONE DAY) Endeavour Hills 8/95 def by Werribee 6/195, Altona 1/144 def Noble Park 9/143, Balwyn 8/201 def Williamstown 7/172, Bayswater 3/153 def Melton 152, Box Hill 185 def by Croydon 200, Hoppers Crossing 141 v Taylors Lakes 9/148, Yarraville 110 v Mount Waverley 1/113. Ladder: Endeavour Hills (11th), Noble Park (13th).

This week: Round 2 - Day One - Noble Park v Hoppers Crossing, Taylors Lakes v Endeavour Hills.

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Muscle Holden’s beef up

By Ewan Kennedy SADLY, the VF Commodore Series II is likely to be the last ever Holden family car made in Australia, though Holden may surprise us by introducing a further update in the next 12 months.

However, the VF II SSV Redline sedan we tested last week has the final major upgrades and any future versions are likely to be minor dress-ups perhaps with special editions.

Given Australians love of driving it comes as no surprise that sales of the sporty Commodore models – SV6, SS, SSV and SSV Redline – are now making up more than half of all Commodore sales.

This gave us a great excuse to road test an SSV Redline powered by a Chevrolet LS3 6.2-litre V8. Yep, the big engine…

OK, it’s a cliche – but there’s no substitute for cubic inches and we loved every minute we spent in the big Aussie bruiser, not only in the way the engine performs, but also in the sophisticated dynamics that keep all that power under control.

Exterior design changes on the VF to make it the VFII are minor and are chiefly functional, being there for improved aerodynamics and the additional cooling requirements of the more powerful engine.

Air vents on the bonnet assist the release of hot air from the engine bay,

they also give the car a more aggressive look.

Large corner fascia ducts have been added to channel air away from the front of the car.

Our test car had the most powerful non-HSV Commodore engine ever produced.

With 304 kW and 570 Nm the LS3 has significantly more power and torque than the 6.0-litre it replaced, not that 270 kW and 530 Nm in the superseded VF was anything to sneeze at.

All that grunt goes the back wheels by way of either a six-speed manual or some sort of an automatic transmission – we didn’t ask about the latter when offered a test drive by Holden.

Commodore VFII has GM’s MyLink system that works with smartphones through Bluetooth. USB and Aux ports are also installed.

We have to admit to spending our time listening to the engine rather than to testing the audio output.

Anyone who drives a car like this high-performance Holden should know what they are doing behind the wheel.

There are huge reserves of safety thanks to the well-tuned suspension and excellent brakes.

Selectable electronic overrides are there should you make small to medium mistakes. Should something come unstuck in a big way Holden engineers

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Big power Chevrolet LS3 V8 engine is the key to the hottest Holden ever. have ensured their car got a five-star ANCAP rating.

We have been complaining about the visibility problems created by toowide A-pillars for many years.

Obviously nothing is going to be done about this in the future, so we have no choice but to continue to live with it.

This is the quite simply the quickest non-HSV Commodore ever, leaping from rest to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.

The clutch and gearbox aren’t exactly user-friendly, but that’s all part of

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the fun in any US-based muscle car.

The big V8 is supported by upgraded FE3 rear sports suspension aimed at improving ride comfort without affecting handling.

Even when pushed hard through tight bends the hot Holden is well-balanced and stable.

We managed some track driving at the historic Collingrove hillclimb during the VFII launch and pushing it to the limit never caused a moment’s doubt as to its ability to hang one.

Our range-topping SSV Redline had Brembo brakes front and rear,

these can haul off speed very rapidly without any sign of fade.

We didn’t do any track work but feel the brakes could even handle that.

While performance is the number one demand by owners of V8s, the sounds the engine emit run a close second.

Holden developed a component called the Baillie Tip. Named after the engineer who designed it, Dr David Baillie, it uses an aperture in the tailpipe to reverberate sound back through the exhaust and into the cabin.

It sounds great and brought smiles to the faces of all who travelled in the big Commodore.

Fuel consumption of the SSV Redline is listed at 11.8 litres per 100km on the combined cycle.

We found our review car running in the mid-teens most of the time but it can be brought under 10 litres per 100 on motorways.

With future Commodores likely to take the European route and be powered by four-cylinder turbo-petrols, and V6 turbo and non-turbo petrols we suggest that V8 lovers get their backsides into one of these high-performance VF Series II models.

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