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From left, associate partner Nick McPhillips, partner Dave Sheahan, partner Darren Crowther, insurance senior account director Michael Stewart, financial planner Bruce Chisholm and partner Silvio Marinelli.

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Finance and lending expert Andrew Brumby.

Young Highview accountant Adam Pasquill.

Adding to the top It’s no secret that Adam Pasquill wants to one day be a director of Highview Accounting and Financial.

The ambitious young accountant has told the current directors of his desire to join them at the top of the thriving Cranbourne firm.

Adam joined the Highview team in February 2016.

He was attracted to Highview by its “young attitude” and “fresh” approach and feels the company offers a career pathway to satisfy his ambition.

“There are significant opportunities here,” Adam said.

“The firm offers a lot of options to grow and learn. They are extremely supportive.“ Adam said the directors were supportive of his ambition and had advised him to work hard, prove himself and continue to do well at his CPA studies.

“They are all very open to it. They didn’t hesitate to say the position is there if I really want it. Now it is a matter of effort.

“I like the fact I can come into work and my hard effort and the time I put in is recognised and has a future.”

Adam also enjoys the social side of working at Highview.

“Everyone here is very professional but also fun to be around. You come in every day and know that no matter how bad things are personally everyone will support you and get behind you.”

Adam said that staff members were delighted with the new office describing the new building as “a great big space“.

“Everyone is a lot more comfortable and relaxed because it’s spacious. It makes a big difference.”

Adam said Highview was not a stereotypical accounting firm where clients were just numbers.

“For me Highview is more of a family, everyone cares. The best thing about us is that we are not just your accountant we’re also your friend.”

Lending a hand for finance Andrew Brumby’s wealth of experience and knowledge spans more than 25 years in the banking and, specifically, the lending industry.

He started his banking career locally at the Westpac bank in Cranbourne where he progressed to branch manager at Westpac Cranbourne and other locations.

Furthering his expertise, he went on to work in a national sales role with global bank HSBC before venturing out to set up his own mortgage business in 2004.

Andrew formed a partnership with Highview in 2010 joining the team to assist Highview’s clients with all forms of loan solutions.

His expertise has enabled Highview clients to get well-rounded informed advice that is tailored to their specific financial needs.

Andrew assists clients to choose the right loan product from Highview’s range of reputable lenders and strive to get the best rate and loan options possible.

Andrew’s industry experience and knowledge makes what can be an arduous process one that is simple and easy.

Using Andrew’s services and skills will give clients confidence that the research has been thorough and that they are getting the most suitable loan option for their circumstances.

Types of lending that Andrew can assist with includes home loans (investment, owner occupied including construction), business vehicle and equipment (chattel mortgages) and business finance.

Additionally, an important specialist service that Andrew can assist with is refinancing - which is simply the process of replacing a current mortgage with a new one.

Highview recommends all clients revisit their finance regularly, as refinancing can knock thousands of dollars off total mortgage costs and years off a loan term.

This gives clients the opportunity to own their home or investment property sooner for less!

Andrew holds a Financial Services Licence and direct accreditations with 20 different lenders.

Andrew has always been active in the Cranbourne community and is currently vice chairman of the Cranbourne Turf Club and also a life member of both the Cranbourne Football Club and Cranbourne Meadows Cricket Club.

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Counting on a big future

By Narelle Coulter In its infancy Highview Accounting operated from a humble suburban lounge room.

Founding partners Silvio Marinelli and Heather Crowther toiled over clients’ tax returns in their boss Kerry Lovegrove’s living room.

Silvio laughed as he remembered the makeshift office’s pink carpet, grey couch and a table “where the top wasn’t even screwed on to the legs”.

Today the thriving firm has 50 employees spread over three offices, including a new state-of-theart building in Codrington Street, Cranbourne.

“We’ve definitely come a long way since Heather and I took over Highview in July 2001,” Silvio said.

The new building has been a threeyear dream that’s come to fruition for Silvio and fellow Highview directors Darren Crowther and Dave Sheahan.

Their vision was to custom design a building that met the business’s needs as well as the evolving needs of their clients; to have a cluster of trusted experts in the one convenient space to service all their clients’ financial needs.

Set over three levels, the light modern building boasts a suite of offices which run in a semi-circle around a central administration/ reception hub on the middle level.

On the top level are a boardroom, smaller meeting room and large staff kitchen with outdoor deck. The bottom level has car parking and an ample storage room.

Darren Crowther is confident that the new purpose-built office will “meet the needs of the business and our clients now and well into the future”.

“To build a large building like this we’ve had to put a lot of financial planning into it. This didn’t just happen overnight. We started planning over three years ago.”

“What we’ve ended up with is exactly what we envisaged. It’s given us more car parking, lots more internal space with natural light, lots of storage, plus great street frontage. It’s put all staff on one level and given us room to grow.”

Silvio and Dave agreed saying the building had exceeded expectations.

“You can just tell the staff are happier in the open collaborative environment,” Silvio said.

All three agree that the functionality of the new building, which was constructed by Cranbourne builder Aaron Middleton from AWM Constructions, is superb.

“I love the functionality, especially on the top floor,” said Silvio, demonstrating the sliding partition that when opened creates one large open space from the boardroom through the neighbouring smaller meeting room and into the lunch room.

“I genuinely believe this office has contributed to a lift in culture as well,” Darren added.

“In the previous office we were working on top of each other in disjointed office spaces. We now have staff all on the one level so we don’t feel disconnected.”

The completion of the new building has coincided with an expansion in the suite of services offered by Highview so the company is not just an expert in accounting.

The directors have embarked on a strategy to expand the firm’s areas of expertise now offering clients a complete financial solution in every sense of the word at Cranbourne.

Their suite of services now includes Accounting, Financial Planning, Finance, Insurance, Bookkeeping and Legal advice.

The partners hope the new alliances with experienced experts will help Highview attract clients that require a suite of professional services as well as improve its service to existing ones.

“Our clients’ needs have changed; we knew we needed to offer services from a range of areas so now we have the right team of people around us. We have experts here that are at the top of their fields.”

The partners are adamant that as Highview continues to grow, it won’t lose its focus as a family orientated business.

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The partners have known each other for decades. Silvio calls Heather Crowther his “second mum”.

“It definitely had its grass roots as a family business,” said Darren, who was coached by Silvio as a junior cricketer.

“As the business has grown, I still think we’ve got that culture now.

Everyone who works here enjoys working here and enjoys each other’s company.

“As the business continues to grow it might develop more of a corporate feeling, but we are trying to put in a lot of effort keeping that family feeling alive.”

That effort includes hiring local “like minded” people and making sure that staff enjoy a steady stream of social functions.

“It’s about keeping the office fun.

There are so many different social things we do, even though it’s at a large cost to the business, we feel the value that it brings is absolutely worth it,” Darren said.

“Clients help with the family side of it, too,” Dave added.

“A lot of the clients we know socially not just professionally.”

Silvio agrees.

“While our numbers have changed, I think we’ve constantly invested back in the business from a cultural point of view. As the firm’s grown I don’t think it’s lost that personal touch, which is very important.”

Excitedly the partners talked about the growth of the leadership team.

The Board of Directors expanded in December 2016 with long term employee Nick McPhillips joining them as an Associate Director.

“Nick has been with us since his first work experience job at the age of 15. He has been a huge asset to Highview for many years, and having him join our management team has been a great move for the business.” said Darren.

Silvio and technical services manager Melissa Ortika are Highview’s longest serving full-time employees.

Heather Crowther still works parttime as the firm’s internal accountant.

“It’s fantastic to still have her involved and as a figurehead to the staff,” Silvio said.

On 20 June Heather will join Silvio, Dave and Darren in hosting a charity morning tea to officially celebrate the opening of the new building.

It will be the first time many of the clients have seen the inside of the new Codrington Street complex.

“Our clients have been on the journey with us,” Darren said.

“I’ve had many people congratulate us on how nice the new building is.

“I’ve been talking about this project for three years and now they can finally see the fantastic result we’re all so proud of.”

Insurance advisor Michael Stewart.

Financial planner Bruce Chisholm.

Expertise is the best insurance

Preparing for your financial future

Michael Stewart is Highview’s most recent new specialist, although has been working alongside the business as a trusted referral partner for many years.

Michael has lived and breathed insurance for most of his professional life.

Following his father’s footsteps into the industry, Michael completed his formal qualifications, secured employment within large corporate firms gaining more than a decade of invaluable experience before starting out on his own in 2008.

With more than 25 years’ experience working with SME business, and being a business owner himself, Michael is perfectly positioned to understand what businesses want and need when it comes to adequate insurance.

Utilising the services of a broker leaves nothing to chance when it comes to the fine print on an insurance policy.

Policy holders will know exactly what they are covered for with no ambiguity - only quality insurance options from reputable companies are put forward to Highview clients.

Michael provides insurance policy options that are thorough, and uniquely individualised to clients’ needs. Having the confidence that everything is accurately covered is invaluable when things unfortunately don’t go to plan - that’s the Highview difference.

Outside of work, Michael spends most weekends ferrying his three children around to various activities.

In his moments of free time he is a keen sailor and strong North Melbourne fan and loves getting away on camping weekend in the bush.

Michael enjoys meeting new people and particularly thrives on providing small businesses solutions to their business risks.

Michael was included in the list of elite brokers by Insurance Business Magazine in both 2015 and 2017 - a title that is awarded each year to the top 30 general insurance brokers around Australia.best thing about us is that we are not just your accountant, we’re also your friend.”

Bruce Chisholm was welcomed to the Highview team in 2015 and since then he has made his mark in the business as a highly skilled and qualified financial planner with his wealth of life and business experience.

Coupled with accolades in support of his expertise and knowledge, Bruce is certainly a great asset to the Highview team.

Bruce is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), Australia’s leading professional community of financial planners.

As a certified financial planner, Bruce has gone one step further to achieve the highest qualification in financial planning worldwide.

Bruce’s knowledge was recognised in 2013 when he was ranked in the Top 50 Master Class Honour Roll by the Australian Financial Review Smart Investor.

With more than 12 years of experience advising clients together with prior accounting and management experience, Bruce has the competence and expertise to develop, implement and manage transformational strategies to give clients the security and peace of mind that comes from being prepared for the future.

Bruce’s advice services include insurance, superannuation, self-managed superannuation funds, investments, retirement planning, wealth protection, estate planning, budgeting, goal setting and financial coaching.

Bruce is passionate about the positive difference trusted and credible advice can make to clients’ lives by working with them on an ongoing basis.

Outside of work Bruce enjoys spending time with his wife and son, maintaining his garden and vegetable patch, and enjoying the lifestyle offered by living on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

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“I thought they had broken the front door,” Mrs Ballard said.

During this time, Mr Ballard was still trapped inside himself but could hear everything that was going on and despite the terrifying circumstances, he kept his mind clear.

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Sheila quickly tried to call her daughters for help but unable to get through to them, so called for an ambulance.

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A Cranbourne man has attracted international attention from the media and medical professionals after he survived and recovered from a rare form of stroke called ‘locked-in syndrome’.

Wally Ballard was unaware he would be making news headlines when he went to bed about 9pm on Thursday 1 June.

“I went to bed about 9pm and about midnight, I felt a cold flash move all over my body,” Mr Ballard said.

“I was quite alert and could see but I couldn’t speak or move.”

What followed for 83-year-old Mr Ballard was a terrifying full night of being trapped inside his own body, unable to speak out or move at all except for his eyes.

“I was like that all night until my wife came in next morning,” he said.

“Just lay there awake then the wife came in and brought in a cup of tea just after 8am and I think she realised something wasn’t right when I didn’t drink the cuppa.”

Wife Sheila Ballard said she thought something was off because Mr Ballard had said to her the night before he wanted to get up early to run some errands.

“When I had shuffled around a bit but still there was no sound from Wally, I thought I had to make my way to his bedroom to check on him,” Mrs Ballard said.

“When I opened the door, he was grunting and I just thought he was snoring and thought he would wake up to a cuppa.

“When I got to his bed to put the cuppa down, I glanced along the side of his face and saw he was foaming at his mouth.”

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School’s in for card counting What’s the ‘deal’ with maths these days?

It looked like a great lot of card-counting was going on as Cranbourne Primary School students cut from decks of Melbourne-made Queen’s Slippers cards.

The activities were part of a novel way to teach literacy and numeracy during Education Week.

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He was unconscious for about 24 hours while doctors at the Monash Hospital were able to remove a blood clot from the base of his brain that was preventing messages getting to his brain stem.

Before the doctors operated on Mr Ballard, the family were advised he would not survive and they were to say goodbye as there had only been one other case of a full recovery from locked-in syndrome recorded at Monash Hospital.

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“The doctor did say I have a bigger chance I could have another stroke, but now I’ve had one I don’t feel like anyone special.”

Mr and Mrs Ballard’s daughter Sharon Salsbury had moved in with the couple for the time being and said she had a lot of people to be thankful to for keeping her father alive.

“Even to the man at the door at the hospital; everybody has been brilliant, the nurses, everyone,” Ms Salsbury said.

“You don’t realise how much work they put into the patients at the hospital.”

Mrs Ballard was particularly thankful to the doctor who changed his mind at the last minute and decided to operate.

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I was praying for a miracle,” Mrs Ballard said.

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“I just wanted to know where I was and that I was hungry,” he said.

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■ Mature auto enthusiasts struggling to find a home ... and charities miss out

Car fans born to be mild

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Car enthusiasts raising money for a good cause are struggling to find a meeting place in Narre Warren.

It could be at least partly due to being unfairly tarred by the notorious hoon meets known for their illegal drifts, drags and burnouts, South Eastern Chrome Bumpers organiser Paul Ryan says.

The meets had been held at the former Masters store in Pakenham for two years without incident, raising more than $26,000 for Toomuc CFA and the Good Friday Appeal.

“We’ve never had a problem with hooning,” Mr Ryan said. “(The illegal drags) gives us all a bad name.

“There’s a lot of younger ones getting into our meets, and we’re getting them into a better type of car scene.

“Our passion is our cars and having a great social event for people to meet, chat, drink coffee and have a bite to eat.”

Its members have also provided joy rides for children at an ABLE Australia for the Deaf Blind Awareness Week, and helped raise money for Steps for Keira Foundation and other great causes.

With a Facebook following of nearly 10,000, there’s no shortage of interest for the assembly of immaculate classic and vintage vehicles.

Mr Ryan, who owns a stunning red 1968 Comaro coupe, says up to 500 specimens of cars have shown up.

Since Masters’ closure, finding a well-lit car park large enough to accommodate hundreds of drivers and spectators is a further challenge.

The Bumpers have met once in a section of Bunnings car park in Narre

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Paul Ryan, in his Camaro, says drivers meet up for coffee, a bite and to talk cars.

Warren on a recent Friday night.

On that occasion, $1500 was raised for the Narre Warren North CFA. However the venue was too crowded with patrons to ensure safety, Mr Ryan said.

“We’re now looking for any help we can get.”

The group has made inquiries at Casey Lifestyle Centre shopping complex, not far from the watch of Narre Warren police station.

A spokesman for the centre said there was reluctance to provide the venue after it was damaged several times during a car meet with different organisers several years ago.

A decision would be made when the centre’s owners returned from overseas, he said.

Mr Ryan said the centre’s car park was perfect, large but not too busy with shoppers on a Friday night.

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much more business on a Friday night.”

An informal car meet that regularly attracted thousands at an EastLink servo on Saturdays was recently shut down. Its overflow of vehicles had spilled out onto the freeway. It had also been spoiled by several “bad egg” gatecrashers, Mr Ryan said.

He said no such trouble had turned up at the Bumper meets “We don’t get the idiots who do the burnouts.

“If there was anything happening, we’ve got so many phones and cameras.

We’ll get the registration to police and let them deal with them.”

Narre Warren North CFA captain Mark Dobrich, whose members raised $1500 with gold-coin donations and a sausage sizzle at the last Bumpers meet, said the event was well-organised.

“The feedback I’ve had was our officers were really impressed with it, and it was well received by the public.”

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Funding cuts hit schools A modest protest against an alleged $13.6 million of Gonskifunding cuts from local schools was held outside La Trobe MP Jason Wood’s office on 8 June.

In gloomy weather, a handful of school staff showed up for the Australian Education Union protest, carrying placards counting the estimated cost to individual schools in 2018'19 and 2019-'20.

The toll would be $11 million at Berwick College, $1 million at Kambrya College and $500,000 at Berwick Fields Primary School.

AEU vice-president Briley Duncan said Gonski’s deliverance of extra resources for local schools was under threat in the next two years.

It would mean that students needing extra support at schools will miss out, she said.

The Federal Government’s review of a needs-based funding formula was labelled as

“smoke and mirrors”.

“It’s a review without looking at the quantum of funding needed. It’s a diversion tactic,” Ms Duncan said.

“We’re calling for a commitment for Gonski to be honoured.”

The AEU has been targeting marginal seats such as Mr Wood’s, as well as leading delegations of teachers and principals to lobby at Parliament House in Canberra.

Mr Wood did not respond by deadline. But in the face of a protest in March, Mr Wood said the government was trying to fix 27 different Gonski “deals” across the country which were a “corruption” of the Gonski report author’s needs-based recommendations.

“There have not been, nor will there be, any Commonwealth Government cuts,” Mr Wood said.

“Not only has our level of real funding for both government and non-government

Sarah Parr, Jeff Grey and Jon Ferguson protest outside Jason Wood's office. 169354 schools grown over the last decade, it has grown at a much faster rate than state funding.”

He said the AEU’s allegation in March of a $28 million cut to La Trobe schools was based on ‘cuts’ to an unfulfilled Labor election pledge in 2013.

“It was neither funded nor budgeted for beyond 2017 and which remain unfunded under Labor’s current policies,” he said at the time.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells Works have started on a widening upgrade of Narre Warren North Road - which has kept horse riders in mind.

In a $4.2 million upgrade, traffic lights and pedestrian signals will be added to a ‘black spot’ intersection at Narre Warren North and Fox roads.

There have been five injury crashes, including a serious injury, at the intersection in the five-year period up to the end of 2014.

The pedestrian crossing will feature high-mounted push-buttons for the region’s many horse riders.

Narre Warren North Road will also be widened between Ernst Wanke Road and near Brundett Road.

A left-turn lane will be built from Crawley Road onto

Narre Warren North Road.

Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan, who is also Roads Minister, said the project would reduce delays and improve safety.

“Our community is blessed with fantastic horse riding trails.

“This upgrade will make it safer and easier for horse riders, pedestrians and drivers to navigate this busy intersection. ” The upgrade is part of an $11.2 million package including an improved intersection at Narre Warren North and Belgrave-Hallam roads, better freeway noise walls at Endeavour Hills and right-turn signals at Princes Highway, Fitzgerald Road and Hinrichsen Drive.

The works are expected to finish late this year.

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Priority list for kinders

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Parents’ plans are up in the air after Casey Council announced a new “randomised” priority system to access its kindergartens in 2018.

A Berwick mother, who didn’t wish to be named, said she’d registered her son soon after his birth to ensure his enrolment at their neighbourhood kindergarten.

Now his placement may be up to “randomised” selection.

The mother said a zone that allowed families to attend their closest kindergarten would be fairer.

“We want to go to a kindergarten where we live. The primary schools are zoned, so why not the kindergartens?”

The new system may force families into long peak-hour drives to more distant kinders, or into more expensive, private child care, she said.

Under the new access system, kindergarten allocation will no longer be on a first-in basis nor decided by the child’s geographic proximity.

Preference is given to high priority children, such as those at risk of abuse or neglect, those with special needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and asylum seeker and refugee children.

Children that are not on the highpriority list may be then in a “randomised allocation” lottery for a spot if their preferred kindergarten is oversubscribed.

According to Casey, the allocation is driven by the family’s “listed preferred kindergartens”.

When Casey announced the priority system on Facebook, more than 300 commented - mainly in opposition.

One railed: “Every child is important and a priority ... I’m a rate

Casey mayor Sam Aziz, Narre Warren South MP Judith Graley, Colin and Emily O'Brien and Casey councillor Rex Flannery at the announcement of Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS extra kinder places at Strathaird Community Centre in November. 162633 payer, supposedly ‘we are all equal’, but never where my family concerned it seems!!!!

“I put my son’s paper work as soon as he was born, I want him at the same centre my other two boys are/were at.”

A Berwick mother told Star News she had no problem with high-priority children getting preferred access, but

said there was mounting pressure on getting a place at Casey kindergartens.

“There’s so many young families with young kids moving into the area.

“There’s a lot of pressure on the resources, even though there’s a couple of new kindergartens opening up.

“I don’t think they can keep up with the demand.”

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Casey child, youth and family services manager Virginia Lloyd said the council was in a “fortunate position” to provide every registered family a place at a kinder within the municipality.

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An extremely expensive Bunjil Christmas ...

I am not disputing council’s ideas in re-inforcing and supporting the spirit of Christmas throughout Casey. I do however have serious concerns in what I see as excessive expenditure on achieving this goal!

If my reading of the figures supplied (Berwick News, 8 June) is correct then spending around $184,000 to achieve this is, I believe, an unnecessary burden on ratepayers.

There is slight discrepancy between Cr Crestani’s assertion that the life-size nativity scene could be sourced for around $100 and the council estimate of around $50,000 plus a further $58,000 for a made-to-order Christmas tree including associated costs and all of this on top of the existing $76,000 annual cost. It’s very easy to spend someone else’s money councillors, in this case part of my council rates.

And yes councillors, I do realise that both the nativity scene and the tree are re-usable.

Maybe time for a re-assessment of the projected expenditure!

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The news that Casey Council was bringing back Christmas at Bunjil Place - at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars for a bespoke Christmas tree and nativity scene - drew a sharp Facebook response from News readers.

Melissa Johnson: What the heck?

Where are they sourcing these items?

I am all for a nativity and would greatly appreciate Christmas displays as a Christian, about time they bought Christmas back to Casey ... surely they can find cheaper quotes!

Michelle Lamoureux: Woohoo!

You can't have it both ways - bitching and moaning that "we're not allowed to celebrate Christmas" and "they've taken Christ out of Christmas" and "there are no decorations - not like the good old days!"

Yes, it's a lot of money, but when I look at

what I spend yearly in my own house, it's relative. Did you prefer they grab a few things at the Reject Shop instead?

Lorraine Beggs Walker: Thankyou ... thankyou ... thankyou ... Casey Council... and this time ... I don't give a fig what it costs!

For years now our Christian values, celebrations, songs, pantomimes, and speech, have become publicly taboo for fear of offending ... so I can't thank you enough for taking this stand.

We look forward to visiting Bunjil Place at Christmas ... hope to see Merry Christmas signs too.

Lorraine Beggs Walker: Even we residents have an initial cost when it's time to start the Christmas decos anew, but we console ourselves that we store them for future years' use and enjoyment which then outweighs the cost. Council are just doing the same, but of course on a larger scale.

Von Hoover: What a waste of our money ... the only person I can guarantee 100 per cent was born on 25 December is my sister ... there is no proof that your imaginary friend even existed! if youre going to spend money on imaginary friends, spend it on Santa.

Miranda Cianciaruso: What a f...... joke!

50k! Is this really where our ridiculously excessive rates are going! #caseycouncilsucks Miranda Cianciaruso: And 58k for a f......

Christmas tree! This is absolutely ludicrous!

Reanna Borninkhof: Oh please, couldn't we put the money to something else!

Aaron Jones: Are all the Casey residents on a secret TV show that only the council know about? Surely they're taking the p...?

Lynette White: What a big waste of bloody money ... absolutely disgusting.

Judie Hedrick: Seriously?

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New squad

By Victoria Stone-Meadows The Andrews Government has announced new members of the state’s anti-gangs division to support police in high gang crime areas.

Melbourne’s south east, including Cranbourne, Pakenham and Dandenong, has seen a spate of crimes in the last few months relating to both youth gangs as well as outlaw motorcycle gangs.

The new crime squad will investigate networked offending and organised crime, and assist local police officers in investigating crimes linked to gangs.

The funding for the new crime squad officers was provided for in the 2016-'17 Victorian

Budget, and will share funding with two new illicit firearms teams within Victoria Police’s Armed Crime Squad.

The new crime squad officers form just part of the state government’s $2 billion package to fight crime and reform the justice system in the state.

Minister for Police Lisa Neville said there would be no stone left unturned by the new squad in getting organised crime off Melbourne’s streets.

“The new gang crime squad will protect the community from gang violence and networked offending. Criminal gangs have no place on our streets,” she said.

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cluding motorcycle gangs - will be investigated, disrupted and held to account for their crimes.”

“These teams will target the sinister gang networks in Victoria, and undermine the business model that fuels their criminal operations.”

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George a man of the times

By Victoria Stone-Meadows Former business tycoon and Botanic Ridge resident George Frew has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) this Queen’s Birthday for his services in historic restoration.

Mr Frew has a long history of being involved in the preservation of history.

He has been recognised for his work raising money to restore the Polly Woodside sailing ship and saving the Goldsbrough Mort building in Melbourne’s CBD. Mr Frew was the founder and builder of the Commodore Hotel and Motel Chain in the 1960s, '70s and '80s.

He did not have a maritime background and confesses to knowing very little about ships and sailing.

But that did not stop him from working hard to raise the funds to restore the Polly Woodside.

Mr Frew was approached by Dr Graeme Robertson of the National Trust of Australia to help with fundraising.

The restoration of the Polly Woodside would cost $300,000 which is equivalent to $3.3 million in 2017 with the government contributing $200,000 to the project.

Mr Frew came up with a genius idea of how to raise the remaining $100,000 needed to restore the ship.

He was unsure he wanted to commit to being involved in such a project, but it was an interaction with a passerby when he first saw the ship that changed his mind.

“Doc Robertson from the National Trust and I went out to see the ship,” he said.

“I remember when I looked off the bridge I thought ‘what a mess’; it was devoid of sails and not sailing anywhere.”

George Frew with one of the Polly Woodside models that helped to restore the sailing ship to its former glory.

169456 Picture: VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS The much run-down sailing ship had been used as coal hulk since the 1920s and was towed up and down the rivers in Melbourne delivering coal.

“First, I had to get up on board to have a good look at her which is a tricky thing to do. When I was up there I thought it was pretty solid, but still thought it was a flight of fancy trying to restore it,” he said.

“That was when a woman walked down below and called out saying we should ‘take it out to the middle of the bay and sink it’.”

“My blood rose. Fancy someone making a comment like that.”

Thanks to the throwaway comment from this woman, Mr Frew’s determination came to the fore and he dedicated himself to making sure the Polly Woodside would be refurbished.

“That was the decision-maker; I was irate and thought to myself it wouldn’t be impossible to restore.”

It was from there that Mr Frew decided his fund-raising efforts should centre on the kinds of people that really cared about restoring and preserving history.

So he decided he would raise money for the Polly Woodside directly from the members of the National Trust of Australia.

Mr Frew had made 1170 small models of the Polly Woodside and what she would look like once restored and sold them at $100 each to the members of the National Trust.

Each model ship had a personalised plaque that recognised the buyer of the ship as a contributor to the resurrection of the Polly Woodside.

“We sold so many gifts people were being shamed by other members to contribute to the Polly Woodside,” Mr Frew said.

“Once we raised the money it went straight to the National Trust and the balance of the money was raised by the State Government.”

Mr Frew has also been recognised with an OAM for his preservation of the Goldsbrough Mort building that sits at the corner of Bourke and William Streets in Melbourne.

The building had been used by various companies when Mr Frew purchased it in the late 1970s, and was in a state of disrepair.

“It was a terrible mess,” he said.

“There was refuse from storage in the rooms for what was then a telephone company and there was stuff everywhere.”

After purchasing the building, Mr Frew said he and his crews removed about 100 tonnes of rubbish from the building.

“We then had to design the interior and undertake restoration of it, which with the help from the Melbourne Council took about three years.”

Mr Frew said he had fond memories of the times he spent working on the Goldsbrough Mort building.

“It’s a magnificent building and renovating then in the city was nothing new to me and it proved to be a very worthwhile doing.”

Among other historic achievements, Mr Frew rescued the gigantic chandelier from the Regent Theatre when it was scheduled for demolition, then gifted it back to the new owner once it had been saved.

Throughout all these tasks and undertakings to preserve important parts of Melbourne’s history, Mr Frew said he hadn’t done it for the recognition.

“In one sense, I can’t help but say throughout all these things no-one has given me much recognition,” he said.

“But that’s just life - I feel grateful that somebody has said this is not right and decided to give me this honour, and that’s more than good enough for me.”

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Parole change call

By Victoria Stone-Meadows The Victorian State Coroner has recommended changes to the prisoner parole system in the state while handing down her findings on an inquest into the death of Dermot O’Toole in 2013.

Mr O’Toole was stabbed to death in his jewellery store in Hastings on 12 July 2013 by Gavin Perry, who was on parole at the time of the murder.

Now four years later, on 8 July 2017, the coroner has released findings regarding Mr O’Toole’s death and how the parole system failed the O’Toole family.

Mr O’Toole was survived by his wife Bridget, who now lives in Lynbrook, and was also assaulted during the attack that led to his death.

On 10 December 2015, Mrs O’Toole wrote to the Coroner’s Court requesting an inquest as part of the investigation into her husband’s death.

In her request she stated that there were, in the O’Toole family’s view, serious issues specific to Mr O’Toole’s death which could not be addressed by findings in other investigations into deaths that were caused by people who were on parole at the time.

In her letter of request, Mrs O’Toole said the conditions of Perry’s parole and the lack of oversight regarding his previous drug use were failures of the system that caused her husband’s untimely death.

The coroner’s findings were mainly based on a submission from the Deputy Commissioner of Operations Mr Roderick Wise, who is responsible for overseeing Victoria’s prison system.

Mr Wise outlined that while there had been major changes implemented in the parole system since Perry’s arrest that address many of the issues raised

by Mrs O’Toole, there was also room for improvement.

Dermot and Bridget O'Toole with their sons Dale, Christian and Trent. The family were upset with the way Dermot's murderer was handled while on parole.

The coroner’s report shows Mr Wise had “no doubt” that Perry would have been assessed as being at high risk of re-offending under the new tools used by parole assessors.

One point of contention bought up during the inquest was the lack of access correction officers have to parolee’s medical records as a method for assessing the likelihood of reoffending in relation to drug use.

The coroner has put forward a recommendation that the Minister for Corrections explore whether Corrections Victoria and the Adult Parole Board should be granted coercive powers to obtain the health and medical records of offenders.

The coroner recommend the change as a way to keep the parole board accurately informed of all relevant matters when conducting risk assessments for parole applications.

The coroner also recommended that Corrections give consideration to integrating random drug testing into the supervision and reporting regime for any parolee subject to a drug and alcohol testing condition as part of their parole order.

Currently, parolees with a history of drug use are subject to drug tests at set times and the coroner would like to see random testing introduced to avoid a system of self-reporting of drug use by parolees.

Mrs O’Toole said while the family were disappointed the coroner’s court didn’t conduct a full inquest to Mr O’Toole’s death, any recommendation was a step forward.

“Any recommendation is a good recommendation and hopefully they will be implemented and officers will be allowed to go knock on parolees’ doors and get a random sample drug

test,” she said.

“They have to not allow them to report in half an hour or an hour because anything can happen; they can swap samples, these people are very clever.”

Mrs O’Toole says she feels as if the inquiry into her husband’s death is never-ending, but recognises the importance of looking over every detail.

“The coroner had said she wasn’t interested in looking backward, but we have to look back in order to move forward,” she said.

“The government and ministers have three months to respond to the report and the coroner’s officer will be in contact again to let me know their response, so it’s never over.”

“But, if it highlights in adequacies in the system, that’s a great thing and we need to keep pressure on governments to make these changes happen.”

Jobless up

By Victoria Stone-Meadows The State Opposition has lashed out at the government on the back of statistics showing the unemployment rate in Cranbourne has risen over the last three years.

Figures released by the Australian Department of Employment indicate that since December 2014 the number of unemployed people in Cranbourne has risen by 25.5 per cent.

The figures show this increase represents 782 more unemployed local people across the suburbs of Cranbourne, Cranbourne North, Cranbourne South, Cranbourne East and Cranbourne West.

Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region Gordon Rich-Phillips said the rise in unemployment pointed to incompetence from the State Government.

“Daniel Andrews promised jobs for Cranbourne, but has delivered higher unemployment, higher taxes, and higher costs of living,” he said.

“A 25 per cent increase in the number of unemployed people in Cranbourne, including a 66 per cent increase in Cranbourne East, shows Daniel Andrews’ plan for local jobs has been a comprehensive flop.”

However, Ministry for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan said the government was doing everything it could to create jobs in the rapidly expanding area.

“Across the Cranbourne area, we have a pipeline of job-creating projects - including upgrades to the Cranbourne-Pakenham train line and works to remove the Thompsons Road level crossing,” he said.

“We know that unemployment remains a challenge across parts of our state - and that’s why we’re supporting employment providers and services to put more jobseekers into work.”

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Council push for joint use

By Victoria Stone-Meadows Casey Council has altered recommendations council officers put forward, in a bid use the indoor basketball/netball courts at Cranbourne Secondary College for the community.

The officers' report noted it would be premature for the council to enter into a joint use agreement with the school while the development of the former Casey Indoor Leisure Centre was underway.

However, Councillor Amanda Stapledon opposed recommendations from council officers and put forward an alternative recommendation at

a recent council meeting.

At the council meeting on Tuesday 6 June, Cr Stapledon put forward an alternative recommendation that council hold an urgent meeting to discuss joint use of the court.

“Council officers didn’t seem to know that the school has attempted to get help from Casey several times since 2012 to upgrade the floor and toilets, though not recently,” she said.

“The report shows a forecast shortfall of basketball and netball courts and it seems logical that the new Casey Stadium alone won’t meet the demand.”

Councillor Wayne Smith

supported Cr Stapledon’s alternative recommendation, saying it was unwise to wait for the development to be finished before entering into the agreement.

“Why wait for 12 months to see what happens?” Cr Smith asked.

“It’s clear that the current basketball and netball needs aren’t going to be met

by Casey Stadium and the Cranbourne Secondary College opportunity is cheaper than building two courts from scratch.”

Casey Council CEO Mike Tyler was hesitant to support the new recommendation, cit-

ing cost to council as a concern of any joint use agreement.

Mr Tyler wondered why Casey Council would be required to fund this project when it was already funding Casey Stadium up the road.

He suggested councillors wait and see what happened after Casey Stadium opened.

However, a majority of councillors passed the new recommendation that will see interested councillors and the principal of Cranbourne Secondary College, Mr John Jovic and Susan Bergman meet to discuss moving forward with the agreement.

Cranbourne Secondary College indoor courts could be made available for joint use.

Choose your water bill

By Victoria Stone-Meadows South East Water has launched a new project that will allow water customers from all over the South East have a say in how their water is charged in the future.

The new online bill simulator gives customers a chance to have a say in what initiatives and services the water company pursues and at what costs.

Customers of South East Water can log into the bill simulator online and tell the company what services they are or are not willing to pay for as part of their regular water bills.

The simulated bills will not affect current water bills, but will form part of a new billing direction for South East Water from 2018 to 2023.

The new bill simulator forms part of wider customer services reforms within the company that has included surveys, focus groups, online forums, and social media engagement.

The results from these initiatives show that South East Water customers are happy to pay more on their bills for environmental initiatives, support for customers struggling to pay, and fault response times.

Data collected through the bill simulator as of 5 June shows some emerging trends among South East Water customers: * 30 per cent people would pay an extra $2.50 or more to assist South East Water in achieving next zero carbon emissions by 2025 or sooner. * A third of customers are prepared to pay $6 or more for technology to alert them about water leaks or unusually high water use and provide access to real time water use information. * One in five people would pay an extra $2 or more to increase community education on water efficiency.

South East Water Acting Customer General Manager Sharon Robinson said the bill simulator would give the company a clear picture of what people want from their water supplier.

“Customers have made it clear what they value most from their water utility,” she said.

“Now they can help us direct our focus based on their willingness to pay or save on their water bills.

“The end result will be a price submission and ongoing plan that aligns to customer expectations while ensuring our water and sewerage services remain effective and affordable.”

Customers will have until 20 June to have their say via the bill simulator, however ongoing input will continue to be sought at yoursay.southeastwater.com.au.

South East Water will submit its 2018-'23 price submission to the Essential Services Commission in September.

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Millions ride on the dogs

By Victoria Stone-Meadows Greyhound racing adds millions to local economies according to a new report, but not everyone is happy with the sport.

A report commissioned by greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) shows that the Cranbourne and Healesville racing clubs employ a combined 4414 people. The report also shows that greyhound racing in Cranbourne and Healesville injected $63.54 million into the local economies.

Across the state, greyhound racing generated $298.3 million in direct expenditure, and the economic impact totals about $408 million when the flowon effects of jobs, salaries, spending and profits are considered.

GRV chairman Bernie Carolan said the greyhound racing industry had made many efforts to clean up its act recently and now the industry could be proud of what it had achieved.

“The industry has gone through an unprecedented period of reform in the past two years, and we have come a long way in that time,” he said.

“The industry will continue to grow and change, which is why we need a comprehensive picture of where it is now, so we can plan, meet the needs of the greyhound racing community and build a sustainable and vibrant future for greyhound racing in Victoria.”

“What comes through strongly in this report is the extent of the industry’s economic, social and community impacts on communities across Victoria through job creation and flow-on effects, especially in regional Victoria.”

GRV CEO Alan Clayton said trainers and dog owners cared deeply for the welfare of their animals.

“They are the lifeblood of the industry, the great majority are passionate about what they do; it’s part business, part hobby for them and they are demonstrating that they care about the welfare

of their dogs,” he said.

“Additionally, GRV clubs play an important social and community role, providing jobs and supporting community organisations through donations and sponsorships, especially in regional centres.”

Dr Eleonora Gullone from the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds and the Animal Justice Party and Animals Australia raised concerns over the future of greyhound racing in the state.

Unfortunately, they were unable to provide specific comments by deadline.

Some racing greyhounds are treated to appalling conditions.

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ONE FOR THE FAMILY & HORSES (217148) Located on a sealed road in the heart of Cranbourne Sth is this great 5 acre lifestyle property. Offering a 4 bedroom brick veneer home overlooking soft undulating pastures & with 2 different access points making it suitable for someone looking to run a business from home.The property has a range of features & some of which are as listed below; Master with BIR & full ensuite. Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 with BIR’s. Fenced to 5 paddocks. Round yard & 2 stables.

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(217222) Only a few minutes’ walk to the shopping, centre primary school and Outdoors we have a huge pergola patio area plus 4 car tandem garage on a generous 650m² block possible dual occ. STCA handy for all facilities. transport, this 3 bedroom home won’t last long, very appealing both inside and Call Frank Barrett for all enquiries this home won’t last long. out, the lounge and meals area have loating timber loors and carpets to the 3 bedrooms, timber kitchen with wall oven and gas cooktop gas heating plus two air conditioner’s the lounge also has a bay window and open ireplace

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This home has been designed with dual living in mind. With a bedroom, bathroom and living area that could easily be closed off from the main part of the home.

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Downsizing policy needs work

By Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate, National Seniors Australia.

National Seniors’ Rightsizing proposal was pretty straightforward.

We asked that $250,000 be quarantined from the profits of the sale of the family home and exempted from the Aged Pension means test.

Older Australians could keep this money to pay for essentials such as health and aged care as they grew even older - and keep their part or full pension, and the concessions that go with them.

Around one in four National Seniors’ members have told us they live in unsuitable houses they are too big, too expensive to maintain, or even unsafe if mobility is compromised.

Our aim was to help those older Australians who most needed it - the ones on part and full aged pensions, that top out at $888pf for a single person and $1339.40pf for a couple, including supplements.

The government’s initiative is more about superannuation than downsizing. It’s complex and relies on the transfer of surplus sales proceeds into superannuation.

That money will then be considered for the means test.

So those who want to downsize will lose some, most, or all of

their pension depending on the calculations.

That was a key reason why many home-owning pensioners were staying put before the budget, and it’s hard to see how that will change because of this initiative. There’s also the added issue of stamp duty costs, which vary from state to state.

But here’s a couple of scenarios.

A single pensioner in a house worth $870,000 (the Melbourne median house price is $850,000) sells and downsizes to a $320,000 single bedroom unit. They make $550,000 on the sale and would be able to put $300,000 into a super account, leaving $250,000 cash.

This puts them over the pension threshold, without considering any non-home assets (e.g. car and furniture). They would need to earn a return of 4.25 per cent pa on their $550,000 in super and cash just to replace the pension (now $23,096pa, including supplements, with no tax payable), and that’s a tall order in today’s economic climate. They’d also lose the pension concession card, which is worth $2-3000 pa.

Now let’s look at a different example. A couple who are selffunded retirees have more than $821,500 in non-home assets so are not eligible for a pension.

They are asset rich because they have a home worth $2.4

million. They downsize to a unit worth $1.8 million. They can add a further $600,000 in proceeds from the sale to their super, taking it to a total of $1,421,500. The minimum income they allowed to draw is $71,075 pa, with no tax payable.

They are winners, but hardly living a life of luxury.

One estimate I saw in postBudget analysis estimated 10,000 homeowners may take advantage of the new scheme each year. That’s a fraction of the number of pensioners in Australia who would be helped by a genuine downsizing policy.

National Seniors believes it’s good to have incentives for Australians to better fund their retirement. But as you can see from our examples above, this policy is hardly a game-changer.

At the same time, some full and part-pensioners may look at this as a significant disincentive to downsize.

National Seniors will continue to campaign for a genuine downsizing policy and with almost 2 million pensioners who are homeowners, this is a policy the Federal Government needs to get right.

- Ian Henschke Chief Advocate National Seniors Australia

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Young stepping up

New group targets growth in region

By Victoria Stone-Meadows

By Victoria Stone-Meadows A new youth mentoring program in the Cranbourne area is seeking participants to help keep young people off the streets and away from crime.

The Mentoring to Employment program hopes to help disadvantaged young people by teaming them with mentors from businesses and communities to help them gain valuable skills for life and employment.

Mentoring to Employment Program Co-ordinator Vanessa Hammond said the program was a big time commitment, but worth it for those involved.

“The program provides young people with 10 weekly workshops developed with the intention of increasing confidence and self-esteem, while working on important employability skills,” she said.

“This program has been funded

by RACV and Westpac. And our hope is that a successfully run pilot program in 2017 will allow for additional funding in the future, allowing us to support more young people in gaining employment.”

“Our biggest hurdle at this stage is reaching young people to participate in the program.”

The program is run by Life Central Services, a branch of the Life Central Ministries church based in Cranbourne.

The program will see young people aged 16-24 years mentored by a

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Host organisations will provide a workplace mentor to the mentee who will share their skills, knowledge and experience, while the mentee performs jobs relevant to the workplace.

The hope of the program is that young people who have previously struggled to gain employment or

suffer from behavioural issues will be able to turn their lives around.

Following the work placement and mentoring participants will take part in a three to four month volunteer employment opportunity.

Participants will have the chance to work with a mentor on a one on one basis, building on targeted goals developed during the Life Skills Program.

While the program is being supported by the church, the code of conduct prohibits either mentors or mentees imposing their beliefs on one another.

To fnd out more about the Mentoring to Employment program, contact Life Central Services on 5996 7011 or email info-services@ lifecentral.org.au.

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Local business and government representatives have been appointed to a new partnership platform between the local governments of Melbourne’s South East.

The new Metropolitan Partnerships has representatives from Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Greater Dandenong and Mornington Peninsula as part of the Southern Partnership.

The partnership will allow local councils to work towards providing employment, services and infrastructure to grow the various parts of the greater Melbourne area.

The Southern Partnership is chaired by Dr Elizabeth Deveny who is CEO of the South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network and was formerly the CEO of Bayside Medicare Local.

Each partnership has eight community and business representatives who will meet with the CEO of each council in that region, a senior Victorian Government official and a representative from the metropolitan Regional Development Australia Committee.

The meetings held by the metropolitan partnerships will help direct State Government investment in Melbourne to create thriving local economies across the regions.

Minister for Suburban Development Lily D’Ambrosio said the partnerships will allow the communities of Greater Melbourne more input into the way government invest in their areas.

“Through Metropolitan Partnerships, we are giving Melburnian’s even more direct input into the planning and development of their regions, so they get that the jobs services and infrastructure they need and deserve,” she said.

“Melbourne is a great place to live and we want to ensure we protect our liveability as our population continues to grow.”

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Scouts: the real honour

By Casey Neill Childhood mischief coupled with cowardice put Tom Hartley on a path to great success.

The 80-year-old Endeavour Hills resident received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List on Monday 12 June for service to youth through Scouts and to the community.

He was “absolutely thrilled” to receive the nod and pinpointed the moment that started it all.

Mr Hartley, the 2007 Casey Senior Citizen of the Year, grew up in Leeds, England, and had a run-in with a vicar over some mischief-making.

The ultimatum - join the choir or the vicar would take him home to his mum.

“Being a coward, I joined the choir,” Mr Hartley said.

Through the singing group he met children that he’d seen tending a fire in a park.

They told him they were Scouts and he was welcome to join.

“I suppose it changed my life,” he said.

“I came across other people that cared, particularly my Scout master and he pushed me through to getting my Queen Scout, which opened up a new world for me.

“It taught me leadership and teamship, to be resilient, to care for other people and the will to succeed.

“I suppose Scouting taught me how to look after kids at first, and then look

after and organise adults.

“That put me in good stead to run a business in the sense that you’ve got to do all the right things with volunteers or they can quickly leave you.

“If you can do it with volunteers, you can certainly do it with paid people.”

Mr Hartley’s been a Scouts Australia member since 1956, has served on national and state committees and received honours including Scouts Victoria Life Membership.

He started the 7th Doveton Scout group and helped to establish a Hallam group.

“Our two boys were both in Scouts, and we hope that our grandchildren will come through,” he said.

“I’m still involved in scouting.

“I’m vice president of Scouts Victoria.”

Mr Hartley arrived in Australia in 1956 as a third-year apprentice toolmaker.

He lived with his parents and two sisters in Holmesglen Hostel and then in a Housing Commission home in Doveton, and after marrying Margo lived in Springvale, Hallam and Endeavour Hills.

It was through the youth group at St James Anglican Church in Dandenong that he met Margo, who received an OAM in 2014.

“I felt a bit embarrassed when I got it before Tom,” she said.

“Tom has been involved in Scouts now for 60 years. It’s so lovely to see

Endeavour Hills OAM recipient Tom Hartley. him recognised for all his work to the community, work, family and everything.”

They are still involved with the church and have shared a dedication to Scouts, Mercy Ships Australia, a children’s holiday program in Broome, and their Dandenong South business Hilton Manufacturing.

Hilton’s beginnings were in 1976 “in a little tin shed” after Mr Hartley was twice retrenched.

Margo said: “It was a great big family. It was never employees. We always took them as our family. That’s why that place has grown.”

Today it employs hundreds of people and is growing rapidly, and son Todd is at the helm.

The company earned an induction into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2008.

In 2014 Mr Hartley joined the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Honour Roll, a nod reserved for individuals or organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to manufacturing excellence in Victoria.

Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce inducted Mr Hartley into its Hall of Fame in 2015.

“You get strength from people,” he said.

“God puts people in your path that mentor you and inspire you, support you.”

Marketing expert Damian Morgan will lead a series of free Star News Group seminars in the south-east next week.

Keep telling them how good you are Plaza Pacers Jean Smith, Annette Bultreys, Sandra Davidson, Mavis Derrick, Kerry Marwick, Bruce James, Rodney Benstead, Doreen Hendricks and Pam Young.

It’s the walk of their lives

By Casey Neill Mall walking is keeping people active, safe and out of the elements in Dandenong.

The Dandenong Plaza has hosted the Plaza Pacers walking group for the past 12 years.

Up to 30 people stroll, stride and step their way around the shopping centre from 7.30am to 8.30am each Thursday.

Rodney Benstead from the YMCA leads the group in stretches to warm up and cool down pre and post-walk.

Participants cover up to four kilometres, but each walker is encouraged to walk to their own ability.

Pam Young, from Doveton, first started mall walking at Parkmore in Keysborough.

Gordon and Pam Young with Rodney Benstead.

“I was so impressed with it that I came here to the management and said ’How about one for Dandenong?’,” she said.

She enjoys the energy and the company.

“The current pacers range in age from

their fifties to their eighties and we cater to all fitness levels,” she said.

“We had a walker that was recovering from the effects of a stroke and they had fantastic improvements.

“We start at the centre management office on level two and then we go around the first floor to the top floor.”

Many walkers catch up for a coffee after their stroll, and enjoy donations of fruit from plaza retailer Market Place.

Centre manager Mark Tannahill invited anyone who wanted kick start a fitness program over the winter months to try out the free program.

“It is especially ideal for mums with prams looking for a warm and safe environment to walk in,” he said.

Visit www.dandenongplaza.com.au for more information.

Marketing guru Damian Morgan will be in the south-east next week helping businesses think smarter.

Mr Morgan will lead a series of free Star News Group Business Excellence Seminars in Cardinia, Casey and Greater Dandenong.

Seminars will be held in Dandenong on Tuesday 20 June, in Pakenham on Thursday 22 June, and in Narre Warren on Friday 23 June.

Mr Morgan said one of the biggest mistakes small businesses make is they advertise sporadically instead of making marketing a core business function.

“They ask whether they will do any marketing this month rather than what marketing am I going to do,” Mr Morgan said.

“That has two effects - they don’t buy the right advertising because they advertise casually rather than have a commercial arrangement and, secondly, the temptation is there to only ever advertise when you’re on sale - you are then telling people ‘we’re cheap’ rather than ‘we’re good’.”

The sessions will look to encourage small businesses to realise the power of marketing, create a marketing budget at the beginning of

the financial year and commit to a 12-monthly spend.

“Corporate companies have got big budgets and engage highly qualified advertising people whereas in small business you’re in charge of advertising, HR, inventory,” Mr Morgan said.

“What we are doing is learning from the big corporates and distilling it down into a simple action plan that small businesses can take out and make worthwhile.”

Mr Morgan is a former creative writer and business journalist with an MBA, and is also a regular media commentator.

He has a passion for helping small and medium-sized businesses grow.

“I am a small business owner myself,” he said.

“My great passion is helping small businesses beat corporate - we are generally better.”

All 50-minute sessions are free with various seminar times available.

Bookings are essential. Contact Robyn Butler on 5945 0682 or email robyn.butler@starnewsgroup. com.au to book a spot.

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What’s on Friends of Red Cross

Stitch up a course

Friends of Red Cross Hallam branch are celebrating their 38th birthday, and raffling a hamper of vegies. Guest speaker is Rodney Richards of the charity, “Angel Flights.” Come and enjoy good company and help raise valuable funds for the work that Red Cross does across Australia and the world.

■ Monday 19 June, 1.30pm. Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue, Hallam. Entry fee $5 includes afternoon tea and lucky door prize. RSVP Betty 9774 0194.

Kids’ pottery workshop Children are introduced to different clay types, clay-firing techniques and create their own masterpieces at three Wednesday afternoon classes. Suitable for children aged six and over.

■ 14, 21 and 28 June, 4.30pm-6pm. Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South. $48 (all materials included). Bookings: 9704 2781 or office@ oakgrovecc.org.au

Stitch and Chat is a weekly practical workshop for sewing crafts - knitting, embroidery, quilting, crochet - led by a guest facilitator.

■ Narre Warren North Uniting Church. For details and dates phone 9700 5061.

Disadvantaged toddlers’ group 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.

■ Narre Warren North Uniting Church. For details and dates, phone 9700 5061.

Affordable healthy cooking Healthy cooking teaches participants to prepare healthy home-cooked meals. Aimed at families and singles, this series of weekly demonstrations will be supported by followup practical sessions for each recipe.

■ Narre Warren North Uniting Church. For details and dates phone 9700 5061.

Evening yoga with meditation Join qualified instructor Sarah for a classical yoga session incorporating breathing and meditation. Yoga gives us the tools to show up in life in such a way that our actions align with our deepest values and purpose. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a blanket and a mat if you have one.

■ Wednesday evenings during term. 7pm8.15pm. Balla Balla Community Centre 5990 0900.

Patchwork club From beginners through to experienced patchworkers, everyone is welcome to come along and patchwork in a fun friendly environment.

BYO sewing machine and materials.

■ Mondays during school term. 10am-noon.

Cost: $50 for the term. Balla Balla Community Centre 5990 0900.

U3A art exhibition U3a Cranbourne are holding an art exhibition, Come along and see what wonderful work your local U3A Cranbourne members have produced.

■ Lynbrook Community Centre, corner Lynbrook Drive and 2 Harris Street, Lynbrook, commencing on Monday 5 June and going until 30 June. For further information, contact Anne Thompson, 5996 7841 or 0419 509 875.

Master the mini croquembuche Golden profiterole puffs. Impress family and friends with this stunning traditional French dessert. Cost includes all ingredients. Please bring an apron and a container to take confection home.

■ Monday 19 June, 7pm-9pm. Cost: $35.

Balla Balla Community Centre 5990 0900.

Cranbourne Day View Club The Cranbourne Day View Club is looking for new members to join the group. The group is helping to sponsor students through The

Myuna Farm

Calligraphy and paper craft In an age where the computer print-out is the norm, calligraphy, the art of fine writing, is more than ever appreciated. This class starts with foundational script and moves on to italic, gothic, pointed gothic, uncial and copperplate.

■ Mondays during the school term. 12.30pm-2.30pm. Cost: $65 for the term. Materials Cost: Calligraphy Kit - Beginners: $40, returning students - $12. Payable to tutor at first lesson. Balla Balla Community Centre 5990 0900.

Smith Family.

■ Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at Amstel Club. For more information, contact Trish Ransom on 5995 7037.

Sensational movers Keep fit this winter and join the ‘Hallam Sensational Movers’ club. A gentle exercise class for those who prefer it or step up your pace if you can.

■ Mondays 11.15am and Wednesdays 11am at the Scout Hall, Gunns Road, Hallam. $5 per class. Phone 9703 1688 for more details.

Something different for seniors Come and try a game of table tennis with the Narre Warren Seniors Club. Male and female players are welcome. Friendly games just for fun and exercise. Entry fee is $1 and sharing coffee, tea and biscuits makes it a social morning with friends. Free coaching is provided.

■ Saturday mornings from 9.30am-noon.

192-196 Centre Road, near the Narre Warren railway station. Contact: 9704 0015 or 0426 736 467.

Dorothy Mickelson on 9796 7580. The centre is at 2 Princes Domain Drive, Hallam.

Art sale Admire and learn more about the works of Berwick Society’s paint group in its monthly art sale. The exhibiting artists will be working and available for a chat during the sale.

■ The art sales are held on the fourth Thursday of the month in The Function Room at the Old Cheese Factory.

Storytime The Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library is providing a storytime for pre-schoolers.

■ Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am at 15 High Street, Berwick. Contact 9707 3519 or email bmi@dcsi.net.au.

Problem drinkers Al-Anon Family Group is for relatives and friends of problem drinkers.

■ Mondays from 10am at the Andrews Centre, corner Hanna Drive and Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills. Contact 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon.org.au

Senior Citizens Club

Indoor bowls

Hallam Senior Citizens Club is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Members enjoy carpet bowls, bingo, games, clubroom events and day tours. New members are welcome.

■ For further information, contact president

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

Morning tea supplied.

■ Holland Drive, Cranbourne, 10am-noon.

Cost $5. Contact Ron on 5990 9048 or 0411 126 946.

Myuna Farm in Doveton hosts a produce swap where residents can swap their excess homegrown produce with other participants. Produce swaps are not only for swapping homegrown fruit and vegetables, but participants can also bring along items including eggs, seeds and seedlings, flowers and compost.

There is no money exchanged, just items swapped. New participants are welcome and no bookings are required.

■ Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton, second Saturday of every month. Call 9706 9944.

Mental health program Grow offers a 12-step recovery focused program to those who are suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties.

■ Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick, every Wednesday at 10am.

For further information, contact Grow Community Centre on 1800 558 268 or visitwww. grow.org.au. Gold coin donation appreciated.

Parkrun Participate with more than 100 others in a free five-kilometre timed event every Saturday morning. The event caters for serious runners and for those wanting a jog or even a walk.

■ Saturdays at 8am at Berwick Springs. Visit the Berwick Springs Parkrun website for more information.

Walk the centre Cranbourne Park offers health walks where participants are taken by a qualified instructor from the YMCA. Registrations can be taken on the day and participants are encouraged to wear loose-fitting clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

■ Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.40am in the fresh food area and the walk finishes at 8.45am.

Sweet sounds in Berwick In their first concert of 2017, the Da Capo Singers will be led by music director Elena Varshavskaya in their highly anticipated concert, Echoes from the Past.

One of Melbourne’s most adventurous chamber choirs, the Da Capo Singers have thrilled audiences with their eclectic music, Australian compositions, art music of all periods, folk songs of many cultures, and occasional excursions into gospel and jazz since their formation in 1997.

Captivating audience’s heart and imagination, Echoes from the Past will feature works such as Stabat Mater Pergolesi’s last known composition before his death, Il est bel et bon, a French piece

by Pierre Passereau, a variation of the well-known Ave Maria written by Jacob Arcadelt, Claudio Monteverdi’s madrigal

Si ch’io vorrei morire, a Thomas Morley arrangement of My Bonny Lass She Smileth and many more works from the Baroque and Renaissance periods.

With credits including performances at Hamer Hall, Etihad Stadium and Rod Laver Arena, as well as the release of two CDs, several tours to regional Victoria, and many performances for local community events and festivals; the Da Capo Singers are sure to impress and delight every audience member.

The Da Capo Singers Echoes from the Past concert will take place on Saturday 17 June at 7.30pm at St Andrews Uniting Church in Berwick and will be followed by a delicious supper. For ticket and booking information please call 0417 808 088 or visit www.trybooking.com/ PIJI.

One of Melbourne’s most adventurous chamber choirs, the Da Capo Singers are set to thrill audiences with their upcoming concert Echoes of the Past.

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The Cranbourne Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualiied members of the community who would be interested in serving on the trust.

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council and are responsible to the Minister for Health for the proper and eficient management of public cemeteries under the control of the trust.

The appointment to the Cranbourne Cemetery Trust is honorary and will be for a term of up to 5 years. Current and previous cemetery trust members may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.

To register your interest please contact the Cranbourne Cemetery Trust by telephoning the Secretary on 5996 5300 within two weeks of the date of this advertisement.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees relect the composition of the Victorian community.

This includes appropriate representation of women, regional Victorians, Aboriginal people, young Victorians, Victoria’s culturally diverse community, the LGBTI community and Victorians with a disability.

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The application reference number is:

Richard or Daniel Kruyt

CRANBOURNE CEMETERY TRUST

The land affected by the application is located at:

The applicant for the permit is:

Applications will close at 5.00pm on Friday 14 July 2017.

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General

Call 0432 550 066 or 8707 5522

The Casey Cardinia Foundation Ltd is a philanthropic community foundation, raising funds for local community groups throughout the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire, with funds dispersed through an annual grants program. Established in 2003, the foundation aims to support the social, community and physical development of the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire.

Community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for a grant in this year’s program. The Community Grants Program is open to a range of community projects, including projects for; Older persons, Disability, Disadvantage, Youth, Arts, Environment and Men’s Health across the Cardinia Shire and City of Casey regions.

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria.

Announcement of successful applicants will be made during October 2017.

Please refer to our website www.caseycardiniafoundation.org and proceed to the Grants section for an Application Guide and Application form.

Please direct any queries to Therese Howell on 0439 905 533 or email admin@caseycardiniafoundation.org

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Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority.

An objection must ฀be made to the Responsible Authority in writing to, (Manager Planning, P.O. Box 1000, Narre Warren 3805 or caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au) ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ The Responsible Authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before:

7 July 2017

If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.

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Employment VICKI Davis. Domestic property services. Home checks, mail collection, etc. Booked a Tradie?

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QUARTER HORSE X, grey mare, broken in but not in work, 7yo, 14.2hh, good to truck and float, excellent condition, friendly with other horses. $550. 0478 586 153.

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

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1st Year Apprenticeship available.

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KAYAK TK1, good condition, spray deck, paddle, $300.

Phone: 0419 377 273 PORCELAIN DOLLS, over 80. All in good condition. $1000 the lot.

Phone: 5996 6370

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Good Conditions.

Car license essential.

Phone Paul 9796 8833 or 0417 107 122.

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Receptionist /Administrator Leading Civil Construction company based in the outer South East require a dynamic administrator to join our team.

We are looking for a reliable and detail oriented person to assist with a varied range of administrative tasks. This roll is casual with a view to part time for the right candidate. Working 10:00 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

Candidate will be subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

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By Nick Creely It was a day of celebration and reflection for the Casey Demons, defeating their bitter rivals Collingwood by 19-points and jumping into eighth spot on the VFL ladder.

In front of a large crowd and the television cameras at Casey Fields on Saturday, the Demons proudly wore the old Springvale jumpers in recognition of the proud history with the club and in particular the premierships of ’77 and ‘87, and showed that trademark spirit right from the outset.

The Pies started the game with the opening goal via big Mason Cox, before Tim Smith and a duo of excellent goals by Bailey Fritsch gave the Dees a handy nine-point buffer at quarter time.

But the biggest highlight of the first quarter was Casey youngster Perry Lewis-Smith - the 23rd man - who converted a set shot from 35 out on a slight angle to give him his very first VFL goal.

The Pies were breathing fire to begin the second, converting two goals within the first five minutes, before a series of brawls swung the momentum of the game firmly in the Dees’ favour.

Jimmy Munro, who was getting under the skin of Pies’ most dangerous forward Kayle Kirby, forced two free kicks in their favour after the brawls broke out, gifting the Dees two goals on transition to push the margin out to 22 at half time.

The second half belonged purely to the Demons when they kicked three goals quickly to essentially put the contest to rest, before a mini Magpie fightback was thwarted by three late goals to AFL-listed players Josh Wagner, Sam Weideman and Billy Stretch.

The Pies then piled on three late goals in the last quarter to add some respectability to the scoreboard, but were outplayed for the majority of the half.

“The game was set up in the first half - around our ability to make the game a contest,” Coach Justin Plapp said.

“There was some stuff we didn’t like in the last quarter, but to the

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Sam Weideman celebrates one of his two goals. 169404 players’ credit, they were able to get it done and we’ll take the win.”

Ben Kennedy (30 disposals), Josh Wagner (26 disposals), Dean Kent (26 disposals, two goals) and Sam Weideman (20 disposals, eight marks, two goals) were the pick of the bunch from the AFL-listed

players, while Bailey Fritsch (three goals) continues to turn heads, Jimmy Munro was outstanding shutting down Kirby and Lewis-Smith showed signs he is in for a long term future, with his composure with the ball a real highlight.

The win was however soured

Pictures: ROB CAREW by a significant ankle injury to Tim ‘Bull’ Smith, who is unlikely to be available for selection for the next month at least.

Casey again plays at Casey Fields on Saturday night, this time against reigning premiers Footscray from 7.20pm.

CASEY DEMONS 4.4 8.8 13.11 15.12(102) COLLINGWOOD 3.1 5.4 8.5 13.5(83) CASEY DEMONS GOALS: B. Fritsch 3, D. Kent 2, S. Weideman 2, B. Stretch 2, T. Smith, D. Johnstone, J. Trengove, P. Lewis-Smith, J. Wagner, C. Maynard.

BEST: J. Wagner, B. Kennedy, B. Stretch, M. White, S. Weideman, J. Munro.

COLLINGWOOD GOALS: C. Mayne 4, M. Cox 2, K. Kirby 2, J. Hellier, J. Daicos, L. Keeffe, C. Lane, B. Sier.

BEST: J. Blair, L. Keeffe, J. Ramsay, J. Hellier, C. Mayne, M. Cox.

Big weekend for Cavaliers to battle it out

By Nick Creely

Cavs youngster Liam McBride was a strong contributor throughout the tournament.

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Australia’s best junior teams battled it out in the 2017 Medibank National Junior Classic over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, with the Casey Cavaliers competing in the Under 16 Boys tournament.

Coming up against some outstanding junior talent, the Cavs fought extremely hard over the weekend, winning two of their six games.

On 11 June, the Cavs faced North Adelaide, defeating them 58-53 in a thrilling clash, before thrashing Camden Valley 76-49 in the finals placing game on Monday morning.

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team from Sturt were victorious after going through the finals placings undefeated.

RESULTS GROUP D 10 June, 12.30pm - Northern Suburbs 45 def Casey Cavaliers 37 10 June, 5.50pm - Bulleen 61 def Casey Cavaliers 41 11 June, 9.50am - Casey Cavaliers 58 def North Adelaide 53

FINALS PLACINGS 11 June, 1.50pm - Sydney Comets 62 def Casey Cavaliers 29 11 June, 7.10pm - Nunawading 48 def Casey Cavaliers 47 12 June 8.30am - Casey Cavaliers 76 def Camden Valley 49

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Drawn game for Comets “This group never stops believing it can win despite being down.”

Berwick travel to face local rival Doveton this Saturday in what is sure to be a huge derby and an important game in both teams promotion aspirations.

STATE LEAGUE 5 - SOUTH Pakenham United once again played a complete all round game - this time against Old Mentonians - winning 3-0 in dominant fashion at Mentone Grammar on Saturday.

In a rich vein of form, United were merciless against a team in a similar spot on the ladder, jumping out to a 1-0 lead at half time before clicking up another gear, kicking two goals in the second half.

Keegan Bloomfield continued his solid form, kicking yet another goal to take his tally to seven from eight games.

In other games, Sandown Lions were clinical, defeating Rowville 4-1, Lyndale United defeated the struggling Somerville 5-2 and the Dandenong Warriors stamped its authority over the competition with a 5-0 win over Casey Panthers.

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Young guns in state cricket squad Dandenong Cricket Club pair Adam McMaster and Edward Newman have been named in Cricket Victoria’s Futures League Winters Training Squad, which features 21 of Victoria’s best emerging talent.

McMaster, a Kooweerup favourite son, enjoyed a breakout season for the Panthers in 2016/17, taking 27 wickets at 28.6, and impressing with his fierce pace and aggression.

Young gun Newman, who also represented Victoria at Under 19 level last season, took great strides, scoring 197 runs at 28.1, including a 71 not out against eventual premiers Fitzroy-Doncaster.

After the Bushrangers made history last season by becoming the first Victorian side ever to win three Sheffield Shield titles in a row, Victorian Chairman

of Selectors, Andrew Lynch, is placing one eye on the future to keep Victoria at the forefront of Australian domestic cricket.

“The side we’ve picked for the winter training program this year is much younger than we’ve previously had, which is a big part of our strategy going forward,” said Lynch.

“We’re looking to bring these talented young players through our system, which we have a lot of faith in and has proven to be successful in the past, and prepare them as best we can for future possibilities at first-class level.”

The squad will train together at the MCG throughout winter under the tutelage of Victoria’s high performance coaches, including David Hussey and Mick Lewis.

Coaching the side for his second season, Hussey has a clear structure in mind to keep the squad busy over the winter and prepared for the season ahead.

“It’s great to be able to bring the squad together during the winter, which gives us plenty of time to work on developing their skills and techniques for both batting and bowling,” Hussey said.

“We’ll hit the ground running towards the end of June and it’ll be good to finally get back into the swing of things.”

Players will complete numerous sessions between June and September, which will be a combination of skills, strength and conditioning, and performance management sessions.

The program commences on Thursday 22 June.

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It's all smiles down at Berwick City after yet another impressive victory. 166493 Picture: ROB CAREW

QUIZ NUMBER 1561 1. WHICH American football star committed suicide in jail recently?

2. BEFORE Makybe Diva, who was the last horse to win successive Melbourne Cups?

3. WHICH snooker champion carried the Olympic flag on its route to Melbourne in 1956?

4. WHICH Aussie had the highest batting average in the recent Ashes series against England?

5. WHICH famous tennis star was nick-named “Muscles”?

6. IN which event did Dawn Fraser win the gold medal at three consecutive Olympics?

7. IN what city was Aussie golf’s new superstar Adam Scott born?

8. WHICH now famous golfer won six successive NSW schoolgirl championships in the 1960s?

9. WHICH Australian distance runner re-wrote the record books but was unable to win gold at five Olympic and Commonwealth Games?

10. HOW many times was squash champion Heather McKay beaten during her superb career?

11. WHO is Australia’s current cricket coach?

12. WHICH American yacht unsuccessfully defended the America ’s Cup in 1983?

13. WHICH speed skater represented Australia at a record six Winter Olympics?

14. WHAT is the nickname of famous English soccer club Manchester United?

15. WHAT are Australian touring rugby league sides known as?

16. WHICH two major golf tournaments has Australian David Graham won?

17. WHO was the first Australian bowler to achieve the 200 wickets/2000 runs double in Test cricket?

18. WHICH Australian boxer went undefeated in 22 fights between 1966 and 1969?

19. WHICH Australian amateur sculling champion went on to become a Sydney police chief?

20. WHICH country won all nine relays (running and swimming) at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?

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FFV SOCCER WRAP REVIEW - ROUND 11 STATE LEAGUE 1 - SOUTH EAST On Saturday afternoon, the Casey Comets travelled to face the all-conquering Caulfield United in a vitally important match.

Second on the ladder, the United have been one of the most consistent all season, but in a see-sawing affair, no side could break through each side’s defences, and despite plenty of chances for both teams, drew level 0-0 at full time.

The Comets remain in ninth spot with three wins and faces Mornington SC on Saturday at Dallas Brooks Park.

STATE LEAGUE 2 - SOUTH EAST Berwick City travelled to Doncaster on Friday night hoping to keep in touch with the top four teams.

Jarod Blackbourn and Andy Jerez both recently transferred from NPL1 Club Dandenong City and made their starting debut for Berwick who started brightly and dominated most of the first half but couldn’t find a way past a tough Doncaster

Rovers defensive unit.

City have made a habit of conceding early goals and going behind and a minute before half time just when it looked like they would break that habit, Doncaster pounced from a corner to hit the lead and go into the break 1-0 up.

Berwick came out firing in the second half and despite several near misses and time running out, still looked like getting back into the game.

And so it was with 20 minutes to go when substitute Jonathan Ichim fired in a scorching shot to make it 1-1.

With both teams pushing for the winner, Berwick were dealt a blow when they were reduced to 10 players when Joel Witherdin was given a red card for what was harshly judged to be denying a goal scoring opportunity.

However, City were not to be denied and in the last minute were awarded a penalty which new recruit Jerez calmly put away to give Berwick a 2-1 win.

“That’s the fifth time this season we have come from behind to win or earn a draw,” Coach Gerry McDonagh said post-match.

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