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By Kyra Gillespie At just 16 years of age, Pakenham teenager Victoria Hendrick is the best female chess player in the state.

Speaking with Star News’s Pakenham Gazette at the start of the year when she was 15, Victoria was the best female player in her age group at the time.

Now, nearly a year on, she has surpassed her age category and is now the best in the open age section for the whole of Victoria.

Having only started playing in year seven at lunchtime at Pakenham Secondary College, Victoria is up against competitors who have many years of experience on her and who receive private chess tutoring.

But she doesn’t seem too fazed for Victoria, it’s all about the joy of the game.

“I play because I love it,” she said.

“Chess helps me to forget about stress at home and at school.

“When I’m playing I forget about all my troubles and just focus on the game.

“Even if you play and lose, you still win in that you learn something new in each game.”

Chess tutors Christian Ampongan and Sergio De Lima both expressed pride in how Victoria is progressing.

“The event organisers were really impressed with how far she has come in such a short space of time,” Mr Ampongan said.

“It just shows that hard work pays off.”

Not only has Victoria outdone players in her age group, but she’s even gone on to beat her teachers.

“She beats us all the time” Mr De Lima said with a laugh.

“Chess is quite a sexist sport as it is very male-dominated, but at our school the girls team are the strongest.

It’s fantastic.”

Boys become quite disgruntled when they are beaten by Victoria, according to her tutors.

“She’s got the will and determination and that will take her places,” Mr De Lima said.

Victoria will be competing for the national title next month at the Victorian State Finals, but insists that her school holidays will be chess-free.

“I think I need a break, I’ve been playing way too much,” Victoria said.

Above: 16-year-old Victoria Hendrick holding one of many chess awards she has won over Pictures: KYRA GILLESPIE the years. 173252 Left: Pakenham Secondary College teachers Sergio De Lima and Christian Ampongan have both been Victoria's chess tutors. 173252

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Band thrives on live heat

By Cam Lucadou-Wells There’s been little time to sit back and relax for Berwick band Social on the Veranda.

The four-piece indie rock outfit made up of Conor Bermingham (vocals/guitar), Ben Rohy (guitar), Brent Morrison (bass) and Jesse Porter (drums) have been together for just 11 months.

In that time, the up-and-coming 18-year-olds won the Casey Battle of the Sounds, progressing to the regional heats of the FReeZA competition.

They have created their first single, and are set to launch their first EP, Caught in the Chaos.

Bermingham, who grew up in Ireland, said the group was influenced by British rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen.

As they played, the band quickly congealed into a “really cool energy”.

He says Social on the Veranda thrives on live shows. Its albums are a platform to play to an audience, and provide feel-good music with universal appeal.

“It’s not a really ‘me’ genre. We try to make it so that everyone will listen to it and enjoy it. It’s simple songs that people can relate to.”

At the recent Battle of the Sounds, the audience reciprocated by voting the band as the crowd favourite - along with winning the favour of the judges.

Some of the group are finishing off Year 12 studies but they’ve managed to cram in a few gigs across the breadth of greater Melbourne.

Sadly, none in Casey as yet - but Bermingham hopes they can play at Hallam Hotel after its revamp.

“We’re going to take it as far as we can.

“Our main goal is to write good music and meet as many good people on the way.

“We’d love to travel the world, I suppose.”

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Shed-full of men’s health

By Bonny Burrows A men’s social support group recently celebrated five years of friendship, support and giving back.

The Bunurong Men’s Shed Pakenham’s fifth birthday bash, held on 29 October, was a celebration of what the club had achieved over the past five years and a look at the exciting activities planned for the future.

Members, their families, residents and Cardinia Shire Mayor Brett Owen all joined in on the festivities, which included a delicious lunch.

Speaking to the Gazette, the men’s shed’s president Les Jacobs highlighted just some of the community projects the group had been involved in.

However, he said it was the changes to members’ health that he was particularly proud of.

“Two guys have said they no longer feel suicidal,” Mr Jacobs said.

“That’s no small feat.”

Men’s health has been a focal point of the group since its establishment at Meadowvale Retirement Village in 2012.

The shed prides itself on the ability to discuss and promote health and wellbeing without “shoving it down members’ throats”.

Mr Jacob said men of retirement

age were particularly susceptible to feelings of isolation and depression.

A man’s work was his life, he said.

“When a man retires he’s lost all his workmates and he’s often alone.

“Suddenly when that work gets taken away from men they don’t know what to do,” Mr Jacob said.

Mr Jacob said the informal setting of the shed, which included comfortable spaces for chats and a work area, meant men didn’t feel pressured to open up, it just came naturally.

“When men get working together they start talking,” Mr Jacobs said.

“They tend to talk more here than with their wives at home.”

Along with discussion on mental health, the shed has its own resident welfare officer and offers regular health checks.

“We’re more than just fixing furniture,” Mr Jacobs said.

“We’re very much focused on men’s health, looking after one another.”

Cardinia Shire Mayor Brett Owen said men’s sheds such as Bunurong’s were “fantastic” for men and men’s health.

“But not only for men, but the wider community as well,” councillor Owen said.

Bunurong Men's Shed Pakenham members with Cardinia Shire Mayor Brett Owen at their fifth birthday Picture: BONNY BURROWS celebrations. 173451 He said the region had seen an increase in such group in recent times, due to its unique and effective model.

“Men’s sheds offer friendship and

support to some of the shire’s most vulnerable residents. A safe place for men to come interact and talk,” Cr Owen said.

“The shire has seen an increase in men’s sheds in the last five years and I congratulate the Bunurong Men’s Shed on all it has achieved.”

Shield in Harley’s memory was crowded with love

By Kyra Gillespie The Pakenham Cricket Ground was crowded with family and friends of Harley Hulme on Friday 29 September to celebrate the second Harley ‘Chopper’ Hulme shield.

In memory of a good cricket player and an even better friend, the Pakenham Cricket Club and Jindivick Cricket Club went head to head, with Pakenham ultimately coming out on top.

“We had about 150 people come along on the day, it was a really good turnout,” long-time friend Zac Chaplin said.

“The shield went really well last year and it’s a good way to come together in memory of Harley.

“It’s a good feeling for me and his close mates, it gives us a chance to catch up and hang out.”

The event started around noon and continued well into the afternoon. Being a public holiday, Zac said that attendees were in high spirits.

“Grand Final eve is a good and easy day to host it as most people don’t have work.”

Before the game kicked off, close friends Cal and Bianca performed Harley’s favourite song Piano Man, a tradition they have established since last year’s shield.

Despite being an easy day, there was a lot of hard work that went on in the

Steven Dillon (left) and Zac Chaplin (right) with Harley's pa Beau Robertson.

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Pakenham Cricket Club and Jindivick Cricket Club went head to head.

background to make the day happen.

“I want to thank the president of the Pakenham Cricket Club Phil Anning.

He helped us set up on the day and get everything organised.

“Phil and the committee took care

of all the food and drinks, they were so helpful.

“There was a lot to set up for the day and Phil really made it happen.”

A couple of raffles were held on the day to raise money for the organisa-

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tions that support the club.

“It was a good way to pay the cricket club back for all their hard work.”

The day was such a success that it is going to become an annual event.

“We are going to keep it going for

sure, it’s a really good way to keep in touch with all the people that went to school with and who played sport with him.

“His family are really grateful to us for hosting it too which is great.”

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Die-hard, Tigerish grins ...

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Richmond’s rampaging AFL premiership win was perhaps a surprise to many - not least, some of the expectant Adelaide players.

But not to some of the Tigers diehard supporters in Narre Warren South.

As Kim Chante told Star News several weeks ago, she had a premonition at the start of the year that Richmond would win the 2017 flag.

Like a bolt out of the blue, she had seen coach Damien ‘Dimma’ Hardwick holding aloft the premiership cup. Then she saw it again on the last Saturday of September.

“You know how over the years, you’re watching a side and thinking, ‘Oh my God they’re good’.”

“I had never felt that with Richmond until the last three or four games.

“How good is it?”

Cheer squad member of 30 years Dave ‘Gecko’ Coppin was also bullish throughout the year.

He tearfully declared in an emotional video with Footy Fan TV straight after the game: “I told you we’d win this ... from Round One.” To the “haters” that had called him a “flog” and a “dog” throughout the year, he said: “Richmond beat the f***ing world!”

He reflected that at that stage - after a 37-year drought - it had finally hit him that Richmond had won.

“To see 200 mates (in the cheer squad) crying there, it was hard not to cry at the end. I’ve known them for 30 years, they’re your family.”

It was the midst of 48 hours of buildup and celebration, including partying from Saturday night to sunrise, followed by the Richmond best-and-fairest count on 2 October and then Tiger Tuesday at a Bridge Road pub.

Dave Coppin is set to add a few more priceless items to his Tigers Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS collection. 172811 Though by that last event, Mr Coppin was exhausted, and no longer up for drinking. And the next day, he fronted back at work, still basking in the glory.

In the meantime, he’s hunted some priceless Grand Final items to his vast Tigers memorabilia, including a premiership banner and jumper as well as WEG and Mark Knight souvenir posters.

The most treasured is a replica premiership medal presented by club legend Matthew Richardson, as well as being singled out for thanks by fullforward Jack Riewoldt.

It was fitting reward for Mr Coppin’s loyal support, including the dark times in the late 1980s and early 1990s when he rattled tins to save the club from bankruptcy.

Now it’s possible that Richmond will sign up 100,000 members next year, dwarfing the AFL’s other largest clubs, he said.

“It’s all worth it.”

Darryl Johanning, who had missed the preliminary final due to a footy trip in Tassie, snared the hardest ticket in town - a Grand Final seat at the MCG. With the help of business contacts, he found a $500 ticket to witness history.

“What a great day! It was a bit nervewracking still at half time.

“But at the 15-20 minute mark of the last quarter, it was all over.

“We were all hugging blokes you don’t even know.”

After partying into the night, Mr Johanning then woke up. And it was his birthday.

“We went out for lunch and then I made sure I watched the replay with some mates that afternoon.

“I’ve watched it three times now.”

Mr Johanning said he’d never thought he’d see another Richmond premiership.

“Now I just want to get another one!”

Darryl Johanning cheered on the yellow-and-black. 172811 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

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Brock memorabilia on show

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Motorsport legend Peter Brock’s first racing car was an open cabin “paddock basher” without brakes, his last was a 1948 Holden ‘Humpy’.

Unbelievably for Brock fans, both will be together on public display with up to 400 other stunning exhibits at a custom vehicle show at Akoonah Park Men’s Shed.

Both cars will be loaned from the same anonymous collector, who keeps them and other Brock memorabilia in a private museum.

The paddock basher is a 1938 Austin 7 that Brock used to race like a go-kart on his family farm and the back roads of Hurstbridge. Being without brakes, Brock would throw the car into a slide to stop it.

The other specimen is a Holden 48/215, modified for Brock’s final track race in Greenwood, UK, before he fatally crashed in a car rally in Western Australia in 2006. It still sports the famous 05 decals.

Brock stands in a realm of his own as an Australian racing car driver, who won the Bathurst 1000 nine times. He’ll remain as one of Australia’s folklore heroes, show organiser Nick Bolis said.

“These cars don’t go out on display but they’ve been kindly lent to us for the day.

“We are so privileged to have these.”

Mr Bolis said the collector had a jaw-dropping set of racing and classic cars. Some that

sprung to mind was Brock’s Austin A40, EH Holden and famous 05 racing Commodore, as well as rare Cadillacs and Dodges.

Mr Bolis himself collects striking classic cars, such as a short-deck-tailed 1961 Cadillac de Ville.

He bought it from the original owner in California three years ago.

Though less luxurious than the Cadillac El Dorado, the car would have originally sold for close to the cost of a house, he says.

Its extravagance was emblematic of the post-World War II boom and became a status symbol.

Its awkwardly large turning circle and immense length makes it difficult for suburban outings but it still handles the corners during a Dandenong Ranges cruise.

Also on display is a twotoned 1949 Pontiac with a fivelitre Chevrolet motor and smart chrome bonnet emblem that looks just like the original. It’s owned by Akoonah Park Men’s Shed member Len Vidler.

Another is the bold, red 1965 Mustang coupe with red leather cabin and seats owned

by Maurice Hall.

Classics In the Park is at Akoonah Park on Sunday, 29 October, 8am-2pm. Entry: $5 adults, $10 show cars, children under 16 free. It is sponsored by Neilson Partners First National Real Estate. Details: Nick Bolis 0417 500 198 or facebook.com/ Akoonahparkmensshed

Eric Chaplin (with an HQ Monaro), Nicholas Bolis (with a 1982 Corvette), Leonard Vidler (with a 1949 Pontiac) and Picture: GARY SISSONS Maurice Hall (with a 1982 Corvette). 173503

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A 29-year-old Berwick man allegedly blew .056 on the morning of Saturday 30 September after Prahran Highway Patrol officers set up a booze bus site on Toorak Road in Toorak.

The man received a fine for drink driving.

A 24-year-old Cranbourne North man was also caught in the drink driving blitz, returning an alleged reading of .123.

The man’s vehicle was also impounded at a cost of $896.10 and his licence suspended for 12 months.

Prahran Highway Patrol Senior Constable James Smith said he was appalled by the lack of judgement and concern shown for fellow road users.

“Drivers with readings this high are barely capable of stringing a sentence together, let alone travelling at speeds of 100km/h on one of our major freeways,” he said.

“It’s irresponsible and poses a danger not only to themselves but other motorists, pedestrians and innocent bystanders.”

The booze bus formed part of Operation Scoreboard, which finished on Sunday 1 October, was a state-wide focus targeting speed, driver distraction, seatbelt non-compliance, fatigue and drink and drug driving in an effort to reduce road trauma.

Prahran Highway Patrol Senior Constable Therese Szulik said nabbing one in 50 drink drivers in less than two hours were appalling.

“Operation Scoreboard is widely publicised and we will be saturating the streets this weekend in an effort to remove dangerous drivers from Victorian roads,” she said.

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Socially speaking On Wednesday 27 September the Cranbourne-Berwick News Facebook Page shared a story of police investigating a firearms incident which occurred in Cranbourne North on Tuesday 26 September.

Officers were called to an address in Josephine Avenue about 11.10pm, after reports that shots had been fired into a premises. Fortunately no-one was injured during the incident.

A ballistics expert will examine the damage to the home. The story brought forward some strong opinions from readers and here is how they reacted online.

Allan Harper: It’s not called crimebourne for nothing.

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night just after 11pm again .

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Terry Russell Karen Wood : There went the neighbourhood.

Abbey Chisholm: Valerie Gaillard, near your place.

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Casey Highway Patrol had a busy 30-minute period on Grand Final day, Saturday 30 September, with two drivers keen to attract their attention.

At 7.50pm a 19-year-old Narre Warren man was caught driving at 114km/h in an 80km/h section of the Princes Highway.

The P1 driver was intercepted and lost his licence for a month as well as receiving a penalty notice for $515 and losing four demerit points.

At 8.20pm the same crew observed a Ford Territory fishtail on the Princes Highway at Hallam.

The Ford was followed and then clocked at 74km/h in a 50km/h zone.

Police intercepted the car and spoke to the 21-year-old P2 driver from Murrumbeena.

He was given a preliminary breath test and was required to undergo an evidentiary test at the station.

He returned an alleged reading of 0.066 and is expected to be summonsed for drink driving and numerous other traffic offences.

The intercepts formed part of Operation Scoreboard, a state-wide focus on road user behaviour targeting speed, driver distraction, seatbelt noncompliance, fatigue and drink and drug driving in an effort to reduce road trauma.

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Indian look at Oz

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Fountain Gate tourist business is helping sell the Australian university experience to prospective students from India.

Safir Tours organised a national tour for 49 visiting students, including a stop at Federation University in Berwick on 3 October.

Safir Tours chief executive Nayaz Noor said Australia was an attractive option. It was easier for students to get visas, relatively cheap for fees and cost of living, and was known as the “safest place in the world”.

“Australia is a land of immigrants, so it’s easier for international students to fit in.

“The educational level is on par with any part of the world, whether it’s the UK or US.” The students, from Years 7-12 at Delhi Public School, were typically from India’s middle to upper classes and would tour campuses in US, Europe and Australia before settling on their choice of university.

Their families paid $2700 per student for the one-week excursion.

Co-partner Yasin Sharieff, who runs an Indian travel agency The Modern Classroom, said the tour combined learning with “a lot of fun”.

The students had been also met wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary as well as visited the Great Barrier Reef, Dreamworld, Bondi Beach, Tobruk sheep station and Sydney Opera House.

They were also whisked around for a one-hour tour and presentation at the Federation University campus.

Uday, 13, said his heart was set on university

Above: The tour group of 49 students from Delhi Public School size up Federation University. 173154 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

in Australia. When asked what he liked about the country, he said: “Pretty much everything.”

Tina Bradshaw, marketing officer at Federation University, said the campus was set to take international students into its business, nursing, psychology, IT, engineering and education courses for the first time in 2018.

The university competes for international students not only with other Australian campuses, but institutions in Europe and the US. They are an important sector for every university these days.

“It’s competitive,” Ms Bradshaw said.

“It’s a world market.”

Left: Indian travel agent Yasin Sharieff during the tour of Federation University. 173154

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Ablett’s life testimony

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Nathan Ablett doesn’t get too carried away with being part of footballing folklore.

Four days after Richmond’s euphoric AFL Grand Final, the former Geelong and Gold Coast forward still hasn’t watched the match.

A laconic Mr Ablett - who has lived in the shadow of his famed father Gary and brother Gary Junior - is set to reveal his personal life journey at a meeting at the evangelical Catch the Fire Ministries church in Hallam.

Now living in Cranbourne and a member of the church, he says he has no set agenda, but just to give a testimony and respond to questions from the floor.

“I believe everyone can have their own opinions, but what better opinion than the one who created this.

“That’s where I get my right and wrong.”

He said he’d moved out this side of town to play with Warragul Football Club. It had given him the chance to be close to many cousins and relatives, such as his uncle, footballer and Casey councillor Geoff Ablett.

He wasn’t sure if he’ll soon be reunited with brother Gary Jr, who is speculated to be leaving the Gold Coast Suns for Victoria.

Looking back, Mr Ablett recalls the great jump from playing in country league paddocks to kicking goals in the AFL. It was new to him and he didn’t know how to deal with it, he says.

“I had hardly trained, maybe just once a month, before I entered the AFL. “It became a full-time thing.

Even on your day off, you’ve got to look after yourself; you’ve got to be

aware of your diet.

“It’s a very serious profession.”

He remembers the high of playing in Geelong’s drought-breaking premiership in 2007 took time to sink in.

He’d been quite relaxed on the day, helped by being in one of history’s great teams.

He looks back on that barnstorming season and his team-mates, the funny moments and the trips away - they’re the things that mean more to him than the Grand Final day itself.

“It’s nice to know, you’ve been through it, especially when you talk about a lot of people who’d like to win a premiership.

“I don’t sleep in my jumper still or anything like that. It’s a good memory.”

After that Grand Final, he suddenly quit the Cats.

He explains that it was partly because he was too shy to talk to others about the pressure.

He wishes he shared more about what he was going through, such as how to deal with being in newspapers, the pressures of performance and dealing with injuries.

There were weeks when he felt that he’d rather not play the next game. He became preoccupied with footy, footy, footy and wished he used his spare time to occupy himself with study or other interests.

“I was pretty raw, and I wasn’t understanding that a lot of the other guys were going through the same thing.

“As you grow up, you start to be more relaxed and get along with people more.”

Since AFL, he’s been a journeyman playing for Werribee’s VFL side and Gold Coast Suns, and travelling to NSW. He says everyone has a reason or purpose in life.

Nathan Ablett, left, contests during a Foxtel Cup game against West Perth in 2012. 82614 “Even now, I’m thinking every morning, what do I want to do.

“I’ve moved around and tried different things. I’m looking forward to settling down and starting a career.

“I think everyone is looking for answers about what’s right and wrong, and how do I make the most of my life.”

Mr Ablett will be joined by guest speaker Ismail Catak, and filmed by the US-based Christian Broadcasting Network.

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A Narre Warren serial burglar has told police that driving the wrong way at a fast speed and into head-on traffic on Peninsula Link was “not that bad”.

Benjamin Delphin placed other drivers at serious risk, forcing them to take “urgent evasive action” to avoid him in the stolen silver Suburu Impreza on 9 January, police told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 2 October.

The Impreza, which had been stolen from a Cranbourne home earlier that day, was found burnt out in Berwick on 10 January.

During a police interview, Delphin denied stealing the car. He said he’d been given the keys by a younger relative.

The driving was “reckless at times but not that bad”, he told police.

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The vehicle was later found burnt-out in Homestead Road, Berwick. The trailer and wallet have not been recovered.

Delphin was also charged over successive commercial break-ins, starting with a servo in Narre Warren South on 11 January.

About 3.15am, he reversed a Nissan Skyline against the front door bollards and smashed his way through the glass doors with metal bolt-cutters.

He was unable to break his way into a locked cigarette cabinet, but stole a blue, plastic fuel tank meter.

Ten minutes later, Delphin and a co-accused male successfully smashed into a Narre Warren South supermarket and into its cigarette cabinet, stealing $2500 of cigarettes and other items.

That day, the pair was arrested and cigarettes were seized during a police raid of a Narre Warren house. Most of the stolen cigarettes weren’t recovered, the court heard.

Delphin told police he was drug-fuelled at the time, steal-

ing cigarettes to get more drugs.

He also pleaded guilty to unlicensed driving, driving an unregistered vehicle, a petrol drive-off as well as two shoplifting episodes at Target stores.

In the latter offences, he shoved $2000 worth of iPads, headphones and a speaker down his pants.

The court heard that Delphin’s parents had both abused drugs and served jail terms as he grew up. He’d also suffered significant family violence at a young age, started using drugs at 13 and had spent time in custody as a child and adult.

Delphin had only experienced family support recently, through the family of his partner, a defence lawyer said.

He had been released from jail without parole mid last year, and had never been given the chance of trying a supervisory order, the lawyer said.

Magistrate Pauline Spencer said she was considering whether to jail Delphin for longer than the six months he’d already spent in remand.

His jail term was to be followed by a community corrections order, Ms Spencer said.

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Hughesdale Station will close and the existing station will be demolished.

The station will be rebuilt on the western side of Poath Road and will open in mid-2018.

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So who is the fleet-footed Daniella?

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40 Rainy Hill Road Accessed by a long driveway and secluded amongst established gardens offering privacy and panoramic views this beautiful contemporary Victorian weatherboard has all the embellishments of the era and with every up to minute comfort, innovations and convenience. With the classic grand proportions of the era and broad timber decked verandahs, large timber barn, stables, and full-sized tennis court this is an estate of the landed gentry. Comprising almost 34 acres (to 7 paddocks), an idyllic mix of gently sloping to moderately steep pastures and native hardwood bushland conveniently located to Melbourne and the delights of the Yarra Valley.

INSPECT:

By Appointment For Sale By Negotiation Nyall Greene 0409 560 778 Peter Watson 0418 105 402

Narre Warren

Berwick

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Pakenham

5A 2B 2D

9 colonial Way

Auction

Yes, this property needs some work, but it represents a great opportunity to have a fantastic home in the prestigious Heritage Springs Estate. Comprising of 5 oversized bedrooms (master with ensuite & WIR), formal lounge, open family meals area adjoining the hostess kitchen and an oversized double car garage. Situated on a large corner allotment of 756sqm with rear access this property packs plenty of potential. Only minutes from the M1 freeway and a short walk to the station, shops, and schools. Be confident that this property will be a great family home addition to your investment portfolio.

TERMS 10% upon Signing, Balance in 60days

Auction Saturday 28th october at 2:00pm inSPEct: Saturday 11:00am Libby Rodriguez 0415 269 538

Berwick

3A 2B 2D 1C

24 Elgin Street Perfectly positioned in leafy, olde Berwick, this deceptively spacious ‘in town’ home, may be just what you’ve been searching for! On its own title with security gates and easily managed gardens, it offers the perfect lock up and leave opportunity and a wonderful environment to enjoy whilst you are in town. There are two distinct living areas: one a cosy formal lounge with gas log fire and a further family room that opens directly on to a palm fringed, decked courtyard with adjoining ‘alfresco lounge’. A stone benched gourmet kitchen is generously sized and fully equipped and 3 double bedrooms plus separate study, allow guests/extended family comfortable space.

inSPEct: Saturday 1.30pm $920,000-$990,000 Peter Watson 0418 105 402

Berwick

3A 2B 2D

2/97 High Street

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It’s just 100m to the village hub from this spacious quality built single storey villa (one of a pair). Comprising 3 large bedrooms, full en-suite and walk-in robe to the master bedroom, 3rd bedroom with custom built book shelves, family bathroom, meals area, Blackwood kitchen with Aeg appliances, pantry, lovely big sitting room with gas log fire, open plan dining, a gorgeous sun drenched, north facing enclosed terrace, mature gardens bursting with Camellias, roses and rhododendron. Added features include a double garage with remote control, gas ducted heating, refrigerated cooling and ducted vacuum.

Auction Saturday 7th october at 12.00pm inSPEct: Saturday 11.30am Peter Watson 0418 105 402 Elisabeth Gunness 0418 310 524

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Berwick

Pakenham

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4A 2B 2D

181 Mann Road

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Enjoy the privacy & serenity of this newly refurbished residence. An open plan living & rumpus room adjoins a hostess kitchen that is central to the design. A separate formal lounge provides additional living space. Set upon a unique lifestyle allotment of 26.85 acres that one can escape to the country amongst native hardwood bushland alive with birdcall & wildlife, yet only minutes to shops, schools & public transport at Pakenham & the convenience of the M1 Freeway. Terms 10% Deposit Bal 30 Days

aUCTIoN Saturday 28th october 12.00pm INSPeCT: Saturday 12.00pm Todd McKenna 0418 391 182 Nyall Greene 0409 560 778

Pakenham

4A 2B 2D 1C

37 Harrison Way A sleek rendered façade gives a hint of the style to come. Designed to maximise light and space the home is complimented by a sundrenched alfresco and gas heated lap pool. Comprising of four generous bedrooms; master with full ensuite, stunning stone kitchen with quality appliances that adjoins a vast family living/dining area, ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, a cozy lounge with gas fire place plus a separate children’s retreat. The property is further enhanced by garaging for two vehicles, additional storage for the trailer, boat or caravan and is encompassed by landscaped gardens.

INSPeCT: Saturday 1:00pm $600,000 - $660,000 Todd McKenna 0418 391 182

Harkaway Lot 5 Noack Road A superb rising 5 acre parcel on an elevated ridgeline with an outstanding semi-rural outlook. Rich red soils and useable pastures make this the perfect ‘blank canvas’ for your future dream retreat. Timbered pockets add shade and interest whilst extensive open pastures allow varied choice of home site etc.

A small dam nestles into the corner of the property providing an all-important water resource and visual attraction. Situated in a non-thoroughfare – ideal ‘ride out’ opportunities to local equestrian trails.

Opposite, a former quarry that’s been identified as a potential future parklands.

A rare and exclusive opportunity to establish yourself in the districts premiere lifestyle property location.

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Beaconsield Upper

4A 3B 2D 1C

36 Split Rock Road Perfectly located only moments to the Village shops this superb 5 acre lifestyle property deliver instant family appeal.

Once inside, enjoy the expansive light filled living spaces with high cathedral ceilings, brick and timber features plus extensive garden windows capturing beautiful garden vistas.

Quality appointed throughout with 3 bedrooms, office or 4th bedroom, study, huge living spaces, stunning kitchen, audio room, 3 bathrooms and fitted bar.

Other features include, double garage, inground pool, tennis court, extensive shedding, 5 klw solar power system and mains water connected.

INSPECT: Saturday 2.00pm

By Negotiation Graeme Curtis 0419 538 940 Elisabeth Gunness 0418 310 524

Berwick

4A 2B 2D 1C

5 Bettina Court This stunning new home has been custom designed & faultlessly constructed.

Designed to take full advantage of its exceptional outlook, the home merges indoor living with outdoor alfresco spaces in a truly seamless fashion. 3 levels, featuring the convenience of its own lift, the home comprises 4 BR’s, a generous entertainer’s kitchen, stone benches, SMEG apps & WIP. Premium appointments include dbl glazed windows, climate control, security system & dbl garage with direct internal access. Set on 806m² with fully landscaped grounds, this truly one of a kind contemporary masterpiece is the perfect fusion of luxury in a premium Berwick address.

AUCTION

Beaconsield Upper

AUCTION Saturday 21st of October at 11.00am INSPECT: Saturday 12.00pm Richard Moody 0412 212 191 Tracy de Riter 0407 343 629

5A 3B 4D 2C

35 Mcenie Road ‘Mallanbool’

A superbly crafted Victorian masterpiece set amidst 5 acres (2 ha) of private gardens and grounds.

Featuring 3m ceilings, 5 bedrooms, 2 studies, 3 bathrooms, ancient oregon beams, 100-year-old bricks and sandstone floors.

Whilst contemporary appointments & finishes create a high level of comfort throughout.

Outdoors - a 40 x 20m arena, safe, secure paddocks & loose boxes are complimented by professionally planned gardens, ‘lake-like’ spring fed dam, solar heated swimming pool and 12mx9m color bond work shed.

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AUCTION Saturday 21st October at 1.00pm INSPECT: Saturday 3.00pm Peter atson 0418 105 402

Narre Warren

Berwick

Pakenham

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Harkaway

6A 2B 8D 1C

4 Medley Close Nestled into the bowl of a leafy green court in tightly held Harkaway, this wonderful family retreat offers a privileged lifestyle indeed – parklike grounds include a lagoon pool, separate heated spa and a lofted barn / workshop that will delight tradies / hobbyists alike.

The sandstock brick, contemporary residence, is superbly decorated and offers 3 levels of impressive living space encompassing 6 bedrooms, study, multiple living areas and oversized double garage underroof. There is ample room for additional vehicle storage on site too.

The property features rainwater harvesting, solar PV system, slow combustion heating and solar pool heating.

AUCTIoN

AUCTIoN Saturday 14th october at 1.00pm INSPECT: Saturday 12:30pm Ross Neilson 0418 331 696 Michael Rosario 0400 972 032

AUCTIoN

Narre Warren

Narre Warren

3A 2B 2D

2/69 Darling Way

3A 1B 1D

1/13 Nandina Road

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit, open plan, double garage & many additional extras on large, low maintenance block. Easy access to public transport & parkland.

INSPECT: By Appointment $430,000-$470,000 Greg Phillips 0417 144 907

This property is close to everything you could possibly need. Whilst in need of some work, it’s a great opportunity to turn this blank canvas into something special. Don’t miss out on the chance to make this property yours.

AUCTIoN Sat 28th october at 12:00pm INSPECT: Saturday 11:00am Samantha 0478 178 618

Narre Warren North BRUNDRETT HEIGHTS ESTATE Perfectly positioned in sought after Narre Warren North, Brundrett Heights offers 9 slightly elevated allotments ranging from 2030m² to 3716m².

This peaceful estate is just a stone’s throw from the Narre Warren North Village, Westfield Fountain Gate, primary & secondary schools, and has nearby access to the M1 freeway.

FoR SAlE $500,000 - $545,000 Samantha Johnson 0478 178 618 Michael Patchell 0419 381 411

Selling now, stage 1 features 5 allotments and title release is anticipated for late 2018. Whilst some of these lots have a powerline easement, we believe they represent an affordable lifestyle option.

Narre Warren

Berwick

Pakenham

9705 4888

9707 6000 neilsonpartners.com.au

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A private family retreat surrounded by beautiful established gardens on 4762m only minutes from the heart of Drouin.

Set on three titles to be auctioned as a whole, this comfortable four bedroom plus study family home sits deep in a private garden oasis at the end of very desirable and private Mahogany Court. Step out the front door and your first neighbours are your outdoor living areas, manicured lawns, established trees, flowering shrubs, fruit trees, daffodils, freesias and mountain views. A magical sense of being in the country yet only quick drive to town. Features include: -Ensuite and dressing room to the master bedroom -Built-in robes to bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 -Spacious formal lounge/dining and large family/informal dining -Well appointed kitchen with new dishwasher -Ducted heating and cooling, intercom, security system -New downlights and beautiful garden lighting -Long paved driveway, front wrought iron security gate -Gazebo and BBQ area -Three separate titles of residential land consisting of 1892m2, 1884m2 and 986m2 (a total of 4762m2) in one of Drouin’s most sought after streets. NEVER BEFORE OFFERED, OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS RARELY COME ON THE MARKET.

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UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT SITE!!

Located right on McGregor Road is this prime development site. Land area of 1321m2 plus two road frontage, this site lends itself to a multi dwelling development or medical use (STCA). The property has a three bedroom brick house, dual living zones, garage and secure yard. Positioned in a good proximity to Pakenham Marketplace, transport, schools and medical facilities. Excellent opportunity for the savvy investor or perhaps medical practitioner. Must be sold!!

AUCTION - SATURDAY 23rd OCTOBER @12 NOON ON SITE 10% Deposit Balance 60 Days Contact - Steve Hobson 0418 897 411

Pakenham

18 Macalister Place

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Cranbourne East

$475,000 - $515,000

LAKESIDE SPECIAL A superb location minutes from the main Lakeside walking paths, Cultural Centre, shopping village & public transport, a prime position on a 480m2 block. 2 spacious living areas provide impressive formal & informal spaces. 3 bedrooms have robe space while the huge master has FES & WIR. A well appointed kitchen includes gas hot plates, electric wall oven, BI pantry, plenty of bench & cupboard space. Outdoor entertaining is a breeze in the covered pergola area while the additional sun deck area will be a bonus with any family gathering. Heating, cooling, landscaped yard & double garage add to this wonderful opportunity – it’s your chance to acquire a quality home in a superb location.

5 Rocky Street

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SENSATIONAL FAMILY LIVING ON ROCKY!!

Located in this highly sought after estate is this beautifully presented family home. Four bedrooms – main with walk in robe and full ensuite with dual vanities. Remaining bedrooms offer great size all with built in robes. Two living zones – lounge to the front of the home, massive family room complete with ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Kitchen with island bench, stainless steel appliances, tiled meals area, double garage with remote access, internal and rear access. All on 568m2 block, pergola with paving, garden shed and established gardens. Rock on down to Rocky Street, you will be impressed!!

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Magnificently positioned in a securely held family location, this home is located only moments from Eden Rise Shopping Centre, St Francis Xavier College & St Catherine’s Primary School to name just a few. This impeccable home is suited for the buyer who is looking for nothing but to move in and enjoy lifestyle living in a resort style atmosphere. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to secure a brilliant family home.

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Handsomely perched on the high side of the street, capturing stunning views, yet enjoying the privacy of a secluded frontage.

A one-owner quality 4 bedroom home plus study is just the tip of the iceberg – boasting a fantastic garage conversion of dual accommodation or work from home option with all necessary amenities ready to go.

The double access drive way is a bonus for extra parking of the boat or trailer.

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37 Sugarloaf road, BeAcONSFieLd UPPer Jewel of Beaconsfield Upper The perfect blend of rural lifestyle with today’s expected conveniences, this blissful, quality crafted residence sitting on 3.5 shady acres is what country living is all about.

Bonus extras on acreage are town water, govt approved 12 person fire bunker, ducted vacuum & sensors alarm system. Recent works of new carpets, blinds handmade silk curtains & freshly painted inside and out, new hot water service & climate control.

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The stunning combination of ‘old world classic, meets new world expectations’.

This home will appeal to a wide audience and with a new level of lavish style, you will be welcomed from your first step inside with a neutral colour palate and modern trends that will let the home grow old gracefully with its new owners. *A 2 year minimum lease back is required on ‘The Jack’ with option of further lease @ 7% return.*

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PROPERTY NEWS

WHAT EXACTLY ARE BUILDING SITE COSTS? THEY’RE one of the most misunderstood expenses when building a new home ... so what are building site costs and how do you avoid being stung?

When building a new home there are a number of costs associated with prepping the site ready for our builders to come in and start laying foundations. These are things like an onsite toilet, scaffolding and security fencing, to name a few - and, if you’ve been past a building site recently, you’ll will have noticed all of these.

On top of all that, there are the paperwork costs, such as permits and tests that must be carried out before any work can commence. And while some of these can be completed by you, we usually take all the legwork over so you can get on with day to day life.

So ... there are legitimate building site costs that must be covered and included in the total cost of the build.

However, the problem with building site costs is that some builders use them to baffle clients and hide discounts they may have given you elsewhere. For example, imagine your builder offers you $5000 worth of extra kitchen inclusions. Great, right? Sure, but less trustworthy builders will make up that cost by loading up the building site costs.

Here at Romeo Homes we believe this is unfair practice - and plenty of our clients have told us their horror story of being stung for extra costs that should have been included in the so-called ‘freebies’.

To avoid any confusion for you as the home owner, we’ll clearly list out and

MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSION Located in a great pocket of Pakenham, surrounded by parks, foliage and a great neighbourhood. The 3 bedroom, master with ensuite and walk in robe, plus study home offers a great floor plan. The double garage has rear roller plus internal access.

All on a 448m2 (approx.) allotment.

Chris Petty - Director of Romeo Homes

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breakdown the costs involved in prepping your building site, in addition to the build and any handover costs.

If you head to our website you can find a blog post in which we look more closely at what exactly building site costs cover.

You can find it at romeohomes.com. au/blog ●

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357 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm

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HALLAM 168 Princes Highway

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CRANBOURNE SOUTH 610 Cranbourne-Frankston Road

25 Leonie Court 1/13 Nandina Road 4 Facey Court 21 Browtop Road 25 Leonie Court 21 Browtop Road

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NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3 Peach Blossom Court 2 Ardeene Court 2 Ardenne Court

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NILMA NORTH 762 Nilma-Shady Creek Road

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BERWICK 6 Casey Drive 7 Paxton Close 24 Elgin Street 21 Scanlan Street 1 Astrid Court 10/14 Avard Court 18 Mallard Street 2/97 High Street 5 Bettina Court 15 Sorrento Avenue 15 Hobart Avenue 3 Rennat Court 10 Yate Mews 17 Edrington Park Drive 16 Howell Drive 4 Highvale Cresent 10 Yate Mews 7 Paxton Close 18 Mallard Street 17 Edrington Park Drive 18 Mallard Street 7 Paxton Close

DEVON MEADOWS 45 Finsbury Road 23 Fisheries Road

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SKYE DROUIN 19 Ajax Street 11 Ajax Street 12 Telford Circuit 37 Wood Street 15 Ajax Street 21 Ajax Street 9-11 Mahogany Court 9-11 Mahogany Court

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Home grounds for Nossal

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Nossal High School has unveiled its new sporting grounds with a 50-over match against a visiting New Zealand school team.

Nossal’s senior cricket coach Ian Pegram said the grounds were an eagerly awaited addition for the school’s soccer, Aussie-rules and cricket teams as well as the PE program and lunchtime recreation.

The squads had previously had to bus to Sweeney Reserve to play ‘home’ games.

For the record, the visiting John McGlashan College team defeated the home side during the 3 October game by 30 runs.

“We had time in hand, but just ran out of wickets,” Mr Pegram said.

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Best lining up for the regional award

By Rebecca Skilton Tour Local owner Joanne Staindl with Cardinia Shire Mayor Brett Owen and Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon. 171240

Some of the South-East region’s best businesses are vying for this year’s Casey Cardinia Business Awards.

In the lead up to the gala presentation dinner on Friday 27 October, Star News will profile the nominees in each category, this week focusing on home-based business and retail.

HOME-BASED BUSINESSES Kelly Sports Running since January 2010, Kelly Sports Berwick and Pakenham runs fun sports based programs during school lunchtime, after-school, at childcare, kindergartens and through holiday programs, at birthday parties as well as conducting mini sporters on Saturdays for three to five year olds.

As Kelly Sports owner Darren Michelle explained, the business focuses on teaching young children fundamental sports skills.

“My team and I provide our Kelly Sporters with a taste of a range of sports and activities to enable them to decide what to pursue via local sporting clubs,” Darren said.

“These classes are age appropriate and are designed to get the young children moving, increase confidence, sports and motor skills and, most importantly, they are great fun.”

Kelly Sports owner Darren Michelle and coach Esh Peiris with Cardinia Shire Mayor Brett Owen, left, and Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon. 171240 dividuals or groups of any size from two to 102 plus,” Tour Local owner Joanne Staindl said.

“We also provide charter services for air and port transfers, weddings and corporate events.

“Our real specialty is writing and delivering tailor made tours of any length - from a few hours to many days away - for groups of any size, again from two to 102 plus.”

Soul Sister Nosh Founded in September 2016, Narre Warren’s Soul Sister Nosh produces 100 organic, raw and healthy alternative snacks.

Its products are gluten free, dairy free, soy free plus vegan and paleo friendly and are handmade in-house.

As Soul Sister Nosh representative Caroline Towers explained, the company has a simple message - “making the right simple small changes can have long-lasting health benefits.”

“From experience we know changing to a healthier lifestyle is a gradual process that needs to have a series of small wins,” Caroline said.

“And the first small win is to replace those unhealthy ‘on-the-go’ snacks with healthy snacks.

Get on the right side of healthy with nutritious snacks from Soul Sister Nosh and move away from the cookie jar!”

RETAIL Davey Marine Pakenham’s Davey Marine has built a reputation as South East Melbourne’s premium Honda dealership. The company prides itself on quality, whether it’s for an engine service, electronics upgrade or custom fit up of a new vessel.

Staff are fully qualified and their mechanics are highly trained using the latest in diagnostic equipment. Davey Marine’s Electrical Technicians is also trained on the latest in marine electronic systems.

“We’re retail and service specialists for a select range of new and used recreational boat brands and accredited dealers for Honda Marine, Blackdog Cats (New Zealand) and Edencraft Boats Australia,” Davey Marine Pakenham’s Adam Davey said.

“We also operate a Compleat Angler franchise from our retail outlet and sell an extensive range of boating accessories and safety gear.”

Tour Local Tour Local in Pakenham offers touring solutions for those who don’t want to self-drive.

The company prides itself on working with groups in such a way that the stresses involved with achieving minimum numbers to travel are now a thing of the past.

Tour Local offers local one day tours and interstate extended tours.

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Emerald Village Pharmacy Emerald Village Pharmacy is a community pharmacy offering a wide range of pharmaceutical services as well as specialising in beauty and complementary medicines.

Customer service is a priority for business owner Louisa Lammers and her pharmacy team.

“We aim to ensure each customer receives products and advice to encourage a positive health outcome,” Emerald Village Pharmacy’s

Soul Sister Nosh owner Caroline Towers with Cardinia Shire Mayor Brett Owen and Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon. 171240 Gabby D’Arcy said.

“Our staff have vast experience in all areas of health and wellbeing including diabetes, asthma, vitamins, make up and specialty skin care products.”

The pharmacy takes pride in assisting its customers by offering services such as blood pressure monitoring, medication reviews and a medicine packing service.

“We are preparing for Christmas and have a gorgeous range of gifts for everyone - many sourced from local Australian owned companies,” Gabby said.

“This is another reason to visit Emerald Village Pharmacy.”

Framing to a T Framers and Designers Framing to a T Designers is a premium style destination for custom picture framing.

With a state-of-the-art manufacturing HQ and showroom located in Hallam and two retail stores in Berwick and in Brighton, Framing to a T provides bespoke picture framing, divine artwork and stylish furniture and home accessories for spaces across Melbourne.

“Framing to a T Framers and Designers produce unique, innovative and custom picture framing solutions,” Framing to a T owner Cath Stocks said.

“Because our picture framing has a design focus, the business also offers beautiful framed artworks, mirrors and occasional furniture pieces and homewares.

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With an emphasis on meeting clients’ budgets and deadlines, Framing to a T has successfully cemented itself as a preferred choice of Victorian business for custom picture frames and quality framed art prints.

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Framing to a T owner Cath Stocks and St Francis Xavier work experience student Megan Nunn with Cardinia Shire Mayor Brett Owen and Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon. 171240

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What’s on Open invite for singing rehearsal Cranbourne Chorale invites Casey residents to come and “Sing for Your Supper.” On Wednesday 11 October, the choir is holding an open rehearsal for anyone interested in singing to come along and experience the pleasure of singing in a group. The choir’s motto is “Fun, Friendship and Great Music”.

■ Time: 7.30pm, 11 October. Venue: The Factory, Rehearsal Centre for the Arts, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road (behind Casey RACE).

The evening will end with supper at 9.30pm.

Bookings: Call Jennie on 0417 567 125.

Fiddlers Green Retirement Village Market Day Everyone is encourage to attend the retirement village Market day with stalls from jewellery to crafts, Christmas cakes, second hand goods, clothes, gifts, handmade goods, fresh fruit and vegs, plants, sausage sizzle, Devonshire tea and more.

Venue: Community Centre Fiddlers Green Retirement Village 57 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick. Date: 18 November 9am-2pm.

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Supper Dance with Music Book your tickets now to join in this fun, party night. Crash the Party plays great music from several decades. Desserts, tea and coffee provided for supper. BYO nibbles and drinks.

This is a fund-raiser event hosted by Casey Choir, with raffles, prizes, auction items and lots of fun.

■ Date: Saturday 28 October. Venue: Akoonah Park Function Room. Princes Highway, Berwick 3806. Tickets: $35 - Bookings: Phone 0403 012 453 (Gerlinde)

St Andrew’s Book Fair A huge number and variety of pre-loved and new books will be for sale at bargain prices at St Andrew’s Uniting Church Berwick. Andy’s Cafe will be open on Saturday. The proceeds of the book fair will go toward the Community Services of the Uniting Church.

■ Venue: St Andrew’s Uniting Church. 105 High Street Berwick.(on the service road).

Date: Friday 6 October from 4pm to 8pm and Saturday 7 October from 8.30am to 2.30pm.

Hampton Park Bowls Club The club is holding a try bowls day. Come by yourself or as a family to learn and play lawn bowls. Pink Ribbon Day lunch is our breast cancer fund-raiser which will be held on Thursday 12 October. This is a great cause to support.

■ Sunday 8 October and 15 October. Starts at 10am. Hampton Park Bowls Club. Corner of Narellen Drive and Pound Road, Hampton Park. Melways 96 E6. Ph. 9702 8038

Everything about Australian birds National Bird Week 2017 is celebrated from Monday 23 October - Sunday 29 October.

Register and join in the celebration at RBGV Cranbourne Gardens. This will be an excellent workshop. We have been able to gain a range of experienced interested presenters who will lead us to a greater understanding of Australian birds, their behaviour, their requirements and their conservation.

■ Berwick Library, 15 High Street, Berwick.

Saturday, 7 October at 10.30am.

Historical fiction session

Library Book Sale The Friends of Hampton Park Library are having a book sale at the Arthur Wren Hall, Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park, next door to the library. The books will be priced between 50c to $5 and all proceeds will go towards supporting events and programs for Library users, and also purchasing special equipment for the library.

■ Saturday 7 October from 9.30am to 1pm. Venue: Arthur Wren Hall, Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park. 164628 ■ Sunday 29 October. Elliot Centre and Australian Garden Auditorium, RBGV Cranbourne Gardens. 7.30am to 3pm or 9.30am to 3pm (dependent on choice of sessions).Costs for the 7.30am - 9am (including Breakfast) Presentations Session: Members $80. Nonmembers $90. Students $40. Presentations Session in Auditorium only from 10am - 3 pm: Members $60. Non-members $75. Students $30. Register and pay via the Booking Form available at: www.rbgfriendscranbourne.org. au. For further information Contact Amy Akers: 0423 513 281.

Indoor bowls Everyone is welcome to attend indoor full size regulation bowls. Enjoy a cuppa afterwards.

■ Every Friday morning at 10am at Cranbourne Indoor Sports Centre, Smethurst, at Cranbourne. Phone Ron 5990 9048. Mob. 0411 126 946. Bowls supplied. Cost $5.

Car boot sale St James Anglican Church Dandenong is hosting a fund-raiser with a car-boot sale for much-needed funds for various community works. The church is having a combined car boot sale, cake sale and furniture ■ 55 Langhorne Street, Dandenong. Saturday, 7 October, 8.30 am-2pm. Car boot stalls are $15 which includes a large table. A second table is available at $5. Access for such is from McCrae Street, Dandenong, next to the tennis court. Any inquiries can be directed to Charles Andrews on 9774 0133 (a/h) or text on mobile 0412 221 652.

Picture book launch Author Chris Mawson will launch his latest children’s book “Rocky the Roo and the big bushfire”. The event includes the book reading and face painting. And a signed copy if you buy the book.

Lose Yourself in Historical Fiction at the Berwick Mechanics’ Institute and free Library.

Award-winning writers Barbara Gaskell Denvil, Kathryn Gauci, and Wendy J. Dunn will share their experiences of writing and researching historical fiction. With each writer specialising in a different period - Medieval, Tudor, Byzantine - it will be an interesting afternoon of readings and discussion about their lives as writers.

■ Berwick Library, 15 High Street, Berwick.

Wednesday 4 October 1pm to 3.30pm.

Spring plant sale Spring plant sale of Australian plants for the Growing Friends group of the Cranbourne Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Inc. A great opportunity to purchase plants and look around the Australian Garden.

■ Plant sale dates: Saturday and Sunday 14 and 15 October. Times: 10am - 4pm.

Location: Royal Botanic Garden Victoria Cranbourne (Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne) A wide range of Australian plants in tubes and larger pots will be for sale - priced from $3.

Bumble Bee Baby and Children’s Market Our markets attract a great crowd of parents, expectant parents, grandparents and carers on the hunt for high quality pre-loved, handmade, and new goods at reasonable prices.

Service providers are also welcomed to highlight themselves within their local community.

Anything related to little ones, ranging from maternity to primary school aged products services is welcomed: clothing, books, toys, high chairs, prams, nursery items, and activity sets. Mums Supporting Families in Need will be hosting our fund-raising cake stall for this event and the organisers would love to have a great crowd.

■ Berwick Fields Primary School. Sunday 15 October. Time: 9am-noon. Entry: Adults $2. Children free entry. Free parking on site. Stallholder applications are now open via: https://www.trybooking.com/book/ event?embed&eid=314439

Garage sale Warneet Blind-Bight Fire Brigade will run the 11th Annual Community garage sale. With an estimated 50 plus garage sales on the day there will be plenty of bargains up for grabs.

Entry is a gold coin donation. A variety of activities include sausage sizzle, coffee van, jumping castle, CFA Community Education Trailer, Casey 360 bus. Registration forms available from 1 October. $10 registration fee required no later than 12 October to get on the map.

■ Saturday 14 October, 8am. Warneet BlindBight CFA unit. Phone 0438 048 116 or Facebook Warneet Blind- Bight CFA.

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Farm centre (RDA) is holding a Berwick Antique and Collectable Fair as a major fundraiser for our centre. You can have your treasures valued by well-known valuer David Freeman from noon until 3pm at a cost of $5 per item - No jewellery, coins or stamps.

■ Sunday 15 October. 9am-4pm. Berwick Leisure Centre - 79 Manuka Road, Berwick.

Entry to Fair is $5. Children free. Lunch and refreshments available. Inquiries to 0432 869 215.

Cancer fund-raiser Bark for Life is a unique event which celebrates the 'pawsitive’ role dogs play in supporting those with cancer, while raising vital funds for cancer research, prevention, information and support services. We welcome any dog lovers to join the ’Tales of Fluff’ team for Bark for Life.

■ Sunday 29 October, 2017. 10am at Jells Park South (Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill).

Pottery for kids Kids will be introduced to different types of clay, firing techniques and then create their own decorative masterpiece at this school holiday workshop. Suitable for six years and over.

■ Thursday 5 October, 1.30pm-3pm pm at Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South. Cost: $30.

Details: 9704 2781 or office@oakgrovecc. org.au

Support Hampton Park Uniting Place offers many opportunities for people to make new friends and help contribute to the well-being of others. The range of supportive groups are also offered for people to become involved in, such as ‘Carers Hub’ on Tuesdays which is welcoming space for carers to join together and receive support and information from professionals. The group also enjoy a twocourse meal together.

■ Hampton Park Uniting Church. 1 Coral Drive, Hampton Park. Activities can be viewed on our Facebook page. If you would like to trial in assisting others at any of our activities, contact Farrah or Jo via email on: narrehamptonparkuc@bigpond.com or call on 9799 7994.

ACE - Aiding Casey Education Aiding Casey Education Foundation is a notfor-profit foundation which exists through donations. The ACE Foundation vision is to assist students of any age (although predominantly Years 6-12) in the City of Casey who are experiencing significant challenges in their educational pursuits. These challenges may be either cultural, language, socioeconomic, or physical of family fracture related.

■ The foundation is currently seeking donations of money or items that can auction at dinner on 21 October 2017 at Cranbourne Turf Club. Contact Teresa on 0459 520 010 or email acefoundation@trcgp.com.au

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Board boost for fund-raiser Two new directors have been welcomed on to the Casey Cardinia Foundation board as the local philanthropic group prepares for its biggest fundraiser for the year next Friday night.

Khans Hospitality Services operations manager John Barbaressoss and Aligned Leisure Cardinia manager Simon Bryson both know about hosting big events.

In his role at Khans, Mr Barbaressoss has overseen many major events, particularly at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, which again hosts the Foundation’s annual charity dinner on 13 October.

And Mr Bryson is coming off a huge weekend. He has a match day role with Richmond Football Club, which is connected to Aligned Leisure, and had his hands full as the Tigers broke a 37-year drought to take the AFL premiership on Saturday 30 September.

Mr Bryson looks after match day activations for the Tigers and was on deck at the MCG on Saturday.

“It has been very busy, but also very rewarding,” he said.

“I just loved every part of seeing all the fans at Punt Road on Sunday,” he told the Gazette on Monday afternoon, looking to head back out for the club’s best and fairest count that night.

Mr Bryson has worked in the leisure industry for 15 years, having started as a cleaner at 16 and worked his way through to being Cardinia Leisure manager.

He had worked in the western suburbs and inner Melbourne before heading out to Cardinia to join Aligned Leisure, where he quickly developed a connection with the community.

“I have been fortunate in my career and really taken to the community in the relatively short time I have been out here and feel I want to give something

The Casey Cardinia Foundation board is looking forward to a big night at the annual charity dinner on Friday 13 October at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. Board members are, from left, Kate Lempriere, John Barbaressoss, Norm Davidson, Garry McQuillan, vice-chairman Adam Sadizqai, chairman Paul Thomas, Brett Owen, Simon Bryson, Mike Tyler and Amanda Stapledon. back,” he said.

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Dundee Osprey retires

By Mick Floyd Dundee Osprey, one of the most consistent - and brilliant - chasers to grace Sandown Park this decade, has been retired.

The 35kg son of Fabregas departs the track with $538,600 in prize money next to his name after winning a number of greyhound feature events, including the Group 1 Topgun, HarrisonDawson and Sale Cup. “It’s been a really good ride with him for sure,” said his trainer Geoff Scott-Smith.

“He’s my best mate. We kind of feed off each other. I’d take him to the track and it was like he was trying to win for me.”

The mutual affection and admiration between the greyhound and his trainer is clear as Dundee Osprey bounces around a paddock on ScottSmith’s Pakenham South property.

As Dundee Opsprey - ‘Uno’ as he’s known at home - races over to his owner, Scott-Smith gets emotional as he describes what his champion means to him.

“I don’t really have a need for the money, I’m retired now and own my

place. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice but it’s not what I do it for. It (training greyhounds) gives you a purpose, a reason to get out of bed each morning.

Getting a dog into tip top condition to be the best they can be is very satisfying.”

Dundee Osprey’s racing career began in unconventional fashion. His first race was in a coursing event at Lang Lang as an 18-month-old pup where he reached the semi-final of the Derby.

Two months later he won on his race track debut in a heat of the VicBred maiden at Warrnambool, but despite the early success he had given no indication of the success that lay ahead.

“The whole litter chased straight away. Early on you knew he was a good chaser but at that stage you never thought he’d be a world beater,” ScottSmith said.

“The first few trials at Warragul and Geelong were just so-so. He had a couple of niggles early on, he broke a fibula and had a couple of months off, then he got crook and we had to late scratch him at Sandown one night. But once we got all of that fixed up and put him over 500m, after a few trials he was flying.”

Newly retired champion greyhound Dundee Osprey with his Pakenham South-based trainer, Geoff ScottSmith.

Picture: COURTESY OF SANDOWN GREYHOUNDS After a couple of impressive wins at Cranbourne, Dundee Osprey made headlines at his 14th start when he blitzed his rivals to win in a stunning 29.109 at Sandown Park, a time that even amazed the man who knew him best.

“I took him there on a Saturday morning for his first 500m run and he ran 29.50,” Scott-Smith said.

“I thought that’s pretty good, his run home time was flying. But when

he ran the 29.11, I saw the clock and thought geez that can’t be right, but obviously it was.

“He seemed to take a shining to Sandown.”

Dundee Osprey contested an amazing 18 group finals throughout his decorated career, with 12 of them being at Sandown Park. He would finish with an 11-7-4 record from 29 starts at Sandown Park, including multiple wins over each distance. He won the group 1 Harrison-Dawson (515 metres), the listed Cup Night Middle Distance (595m) and 2016 Speed Star (515m).

He also finished second in the Group 1 Sandown Cup (715m), group 2 McKenna Memorial (595m) and group 3 Sir John Dillon Memorial (595m) - beaten a total of 3.5 lengths in those finals winning $277,880 at Sandown Park alone.

However, his biggest win according to his trainer was at the Meadows when he defeated a star-studded line up in the 2016 Topgun. On a cold and wet night, Dundee Osprey defied the horrendous conditions - and box 8 - to register a career-defining victory.

“Most of his big wins came in bad conditions - rain, cold, wet - he seemed

to thrive in those conditions and that was one of those nights,” Scott-Smith added.

“He was feeling really good, he was jumping out of his skin. I gave him a big chance in the race, I thought if he could get around that corner in third spot and get a sit on them, even if he was five or six lengths off them he could run them down and that’s exactly what happened. You couldn’t write the script any better.

“He gave those speedsters about a six-length start and beat them by three.

You just don’t get many dogs that do that sort of thing, that come from that far behind to win a big race against quality dogs.”

The win was typical of his racing style and endeared him to greyhound fans wherever he raced, making him not only one of the sport’s best chasers, but one of the most popular.

“It makes you really proud when people say how much they enjoy seeing him race. He was such a competitor, just loved being at the track and racing, I can’t remember a single race where he didn’t try his hardest.

“I’ll never have another one like him.”

Ready for Premier action QUIZ NUMBER 1578 1. WHICH Aussie golfer won the ‘fifth major’ - the Players Championship - in 2004?

2. WHO holds the record for most career goals for the Socceroos?

3. WHICH champion swimmer later became head of television sport on the ABC? 4. WHICH Wimbledon and Australian Open tennis champion was born in Kingaroy, Queensland?

5. WHO was the first Australian to win a world surfing championship held in another country?

6. HOW many times has the United States hosted the Olympic Games?

7. WHICH sport achieved the highest television ratings in Australia in 2016?

8. WHO was the youngest player to score a cricket century for Australia?

9. IN which event did Debbie Flintoff-King win gold for Australia at the 1988 Seoul Olympics?

10. DICK Thornett represented Australia in rugby league, rugby union and which other sport?

11. WHICH Australian Olympic gold medal runner became an executive with an American bank?

12. WHICH Australian cricketer’s career was wrecked when he was no-balled for ‘throwing’ in a Test in 1964?

13. WHO led Victoria in both Australian Rules football and cricket?

14. WHO is the only non-athlete to win the ABC Sports Award?

15. WHICH golf course did Jack Nicklaus re-design for the 1977 Australian Open?

16. IN which sport do players ‘bunt’ and ‘slide’?

17. WHICH famous sporting team is known by the initials ‘Q.P.R.’?

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By Russell Bennett West Gippsland Cricket Association Premier division 2017/18 - season preview Just when will the balance of power in the West Gippsland Cricket Association’s top tier shift? Logic says it has to eventually, but with the new Premier season beginning this weekend Kooweerup, Pakenham and Cardinia again loom as real powerhouses alongside the starstudded Tooradin.

Last season the gap from the fourth and last finals position to those stuck on the outside looking in - from fifth to eighth - ballooned. The Bulls finished in fourth, 32 competition points clear of Upper Beaconsfield in fifth and Merinda Park in sixth.

A super-competitive Clyde is set to push last year’s finalists right from the outset this year with a particularly strong allround line-up only improved from their off-season acquisitions. A Premier finals berth in year one looks well within reach.

The Cougars could be a power for years to come, but beyond them the likes of Upper Beaconsfield, Merinda Park and Emerald could struggle.

Though all three have topend talent - particularly the Maroons - once again they likely won’t have enough to consistently trouble the powerhouses.

A look around the division shows plenty to be excited about for fans. Te Ahu Davis (Cardinia) and Mitch Davey

The ecstasy and despair of the stunning conclusion to last season’s WGCA Premier grand final. 166213 Pictures: ROB CAREW (Kooweerup) will be two of the competition’s genuine tearaways while all-rounder Troy McDermott will only bolster an already imposing Pakenham line-up even further.

But the list of outs - particularly at Merinda Park and Emerald - could prove telling. Cobras mainstays and former leaders Daniel Diwell, Simon Parrott and Dylan Cuthbertson have all departed along with key wicket taker Leigh Paterson.

Former Bombers star AJ Walker has also left the competition, while super talented all-rounder Geordie Scott has returned to Gembrook in SubDistrict.

That won’t make their former sides’ tasks any easier, but consistently strong sides boast just that - consistency throughout their line-ups. New stars have to emerge now and shoulder more of the responsibility.

Demons captain-coach Mark Cooper had a season in 2016/17

that most local cricketers could only dream of and he’ll again look to lead his men to the ultimate success - once again surrounded by a bevy of class options with both bat and ball.

Not surprisingly, Pakenham - led by the likes of Dom Paynter and Rob Elston - is no different and a third grand final match-up in as many seasons between the two sides would surprise absolutely no one.

Tooradin should never be underestimated and under a new club coach - Gulls favourite son Ricky Holland - and co-captains Aaron Avery and Cal O’Hare, they’ll be out to breathe fire from the outset.

They know they have to stand up against last year’s other top four sides. Their side definitely has the talent, and the upside is there, but they’ve got to put it together when it counts most.

It’s come around quick, but now that we’re just days away, we can’t wait for this new season to start!

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Bowlers back on the greens PAKENHAM BOWLS In what now seems the distant past, Midweek Pennant Bowls was a competition for ladies only while the Saturday game was an all male affair.

However that situation changed some years back when the ladies (many of whom could not play on a Tuesday due to work commitments) won a court verdict which gave them the right to participate in Saturday Pennant.

As a flow-on from that decision, men also began to play on Tuesdays, gradually at first, but now in large numbers.

Somehow however, the women won back the right to a separate ladies only competition and in a “Back to the Future” move, Pakenham is to field a team at Division One level in this format in the 2017/18 season.

Originally the brainchild of the Pakenham board of management and with club sponsor and member Jennifer Bainbridge assisting with the organisation, the team has attracted a number of quality lady bowlers from other clubs, including former Pakenham Ladies Champion Kerry Lewis who returns after an absence of a number of years.

With a nucleus of Pakenham bowlers (some relatively new to the game) this group has a mixture of differing levels of experience.

They have all put in a considerable amount of practice during the off season and should therefore function well as a team when they fire their first shots in anger. Good luck and good bowling ladies.

Ironically, the Division One team (now designated Pakenham Two) in the Open Midweek competition is now almost guaranteed to be an all-male combination.

MIDWEEK PENNANT Pennant play resumed for the midweek competition on Tuesday 26 September except for the ladies only section which commences on 10 October (Pakenham has a bye). Saturday

New Life Members: Des Leigh, left, congratulates John (Mulga) Shelton.

Pennant resumes on 7 October.

Pakenham Two (Div 1 - Open) kicked off the season with the narrowest of wins away at Keysborough - one rink up, one down and a draw on the third for a one shot margin, 70 shots to 69. Best rink with a 25 to 19 scorecard was Gary Crowley (S), Jim Williams (3), Terry McRedmond (2) and Ned Courtin (L). The Twos will be at home to Berwick in Round 2.

The Open Div 3 Thirds were at home to Cranbourne RSL for a very satisfying 83/44 win with two rinks up and one drawn. Best rink by far was Charles Harris (S), John Moore (3), Ray Leggett (2) and Ray Pigdon (L) with a massive score of 39 to 9. The Threes will be away at Narre Warren in Round 2.

In what is another break with tradition, Pakenham has entered a team in the Open Six-A-Side Midweek Pen-

nant competition. Once the ladies only group commences their season there will therefore be four Pakenham teams playing on Tuesdays. This new group started their season in the best possible way, winning across the board for an overall tally of 39 shots to 31. Best rink was John Hickman (S), Joy Tomlin (2) and Patricia Morris (L) with a score of 21 to 16. The Fours will also be at Narre Warren next round.

OFF SEASON The Winter Pairs was again a very successful and popular off season activity for the club. As an added bonus, a number of the members of the new ladies team were recruited from the winter bowlers.

Two long-time servants of the club received a pleasant surprise at this year’s AGM with John (Mulga) Shelton and Des Leigh both being awarded Life Membership.

Ladies Only Midweek Pennant side, from left: Margaret Ratcliffe, Janet Stevenson, Jody Ashby, Anne Bevilaqua, Sandra Wilde, Fiona Samson, Kerry Lewis, Lois Brock, Faye Osbourne, Annie Wetere.

Front: Val Moore, Jennifer Bainbridge.

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Season kicks off with a big win CARDINIA WATERS BOWLS The Cardinia Waters Midweek Division 2 side celebrated the first game on their new green by defeating Dandenong Club last Tuesday.

The final score was 64 to 53. Skipper Phil Wynd with Dennis Patmore, Dennis Stephenson and new member Ray Naylor lost the first end and were eight all on the eighth end but won the next eight and coasted to a 26 to 12 victory.

David Blake with Donny Gibson making a comeback, Doug Eastick and Bill Hite were down eight to seven on the ninth end but won the next six end and hung on to win 18 to 15.

John Van Vugt skipped for Simon Koning, Del Dance, and John Bacon.

They started well but fell behind to be down 11 to 23 on the 14th end but a very good finish which made a big difference to the overall score saw them go down only 20 to 26.

The Division 3 side visited Willow Lodge and won two rinks out of three but went down by 13 shots, 60 to 73.

Brian Byrne skipped for Alan Copley, Rae Richardson and Tom Gogan.

They were six all on the seventh end but a five on the tenth end gave them a break and they held on to win 22 to 17.

Skipper Gary Solomons, back from Pakenham skipped for Gary Bonfield,

Ian Smith and Marie Stephenson. They battled early and were down seven to nine on the ninth end, but a big seven on the tenth gave them the lead. They got behind again on the 15th end but finished well, scoring 12 to nil over the five ends to have a comfortable win, 29 to 22.

Jenny Edmonds had an 'all girl’ side, Michele Bondfield, Judy Wynd and new member Jill Naylor. They battled hard all day but were unable to get into the game and lost nine to 34.

The Saturday Pennant kicks off on Saturday. The Division 4 side are hosts to neighbours Pakenham and the Division 1, 12-a-side team travel to South Oakleigh.

PAKENHAM GOLF MONDAY Pakenham Golf Club memebers decided to mix it up a bit and play a Pairs Multiplication Stableford. The difficult part of this game is if you have a four pointer and your partner has zero, then four times zero is zero. The winners on the day were Albert Campbell and Alan Borch with 77 points on a countback from Frankie Chiu and Noel Boyd.

WEDNESDAY The comp was Stableford and the scoring was fantastic again. The members that played all through winter are really dominating the comps as there is a bit more run on the course. The A Grade winner was Harry Elyasie on 43 points which is an amazing score, however the win was on a countback from Colin Crowle. Although he didn’t win, it was a great result for Colin as he has been struggling with his game.

Well played Colin.

The B Grade was decided on a countback as well with Peter Diss winning with 41 points over Graeme Steel. Graeme has been playing quality golf the whole of September. Nice going Graeme. Robert Edwards won the Supercomp with 21 points which was played around the front nine this week. You needed 36 points to win a ball. Harry Elyasie and Frankie Chiu won on their Scratchie sticker.

THURSDAY The ladies played 4BBB Stableford and Kay Jones and Diane Boyd won with 39 points. The runner-up was the team of Joan Rawson and Anne Dono-

van with 36 points. It was pleasing to see so many ladies play and dress up in their footy gear.

FRIDAY The great weather and being a public holiday brought out 43 players to try and knock Harry off his “Friday Comp” pedestal. It seemed like “Ground Hog” day because Harry Elyasie won again.

He had 43 points again and he also won with his Scratchie. The unlucky runner-up was Ron Horne with 41 points which would normally be good enough, but Harry is currently playing exceptional golf. You needed 36 points to win a ball.

SATURDAY On Grand Final Day it was decided to have a shot gun start at 8am so it would be possible to still play golf then watch the big game. The golf played was again at a high level and the overall winner was Steve Northcott with 40 points. The B Grade runner-up was Mark Hatton with 38 points. The A Grade winner was Jon Game with 38 points with second place going to last week's winner David Mair. The C Grade winner was Andrew Heagney with 40 points and the runner-up was Peter “Reedy” Korteman on 38 points.

The club gave every player a free Scratchie prior to their game and a few players were successful and had a win.

Congrats to Mark Hatton, Peter Korteman, Jon Game and Steve Northcott.

SUNDAY The winner was Tim Pratt with 38 points. Well done Tim but hopefully you will learn to par the 18th one year.

Contact Star Sport with sport stories and results on phone 5945 0666, fax 5945 0777 or email: sport@starnewsgroup.com.au

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A slick and stunning ride

By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring The Audi RS 3 provides strong driving enjoyment for those who want it all and want it now - it is both a full-on sports machine and a family car.

The RS 3 we tested was enhanced by an extended black high gloss styling package with added side air inlet ducts and front blade and trim strips on the side windows.

The rear diffuser, side window frames, mirrors and horizontal struts are also in high gloss black.

The 19-inch lightweight wheels sit inside 235/35 tyres. Audi can fit 255/30 tyres up front if requested.

The power race with the Mercedes A45 continues but the extra 25 per cent of capacity of the Audi unit is giving it a big edge. It now has 294 kW of power, 24 kW up on its predecessor.

Peak torque of 480 Nm comes in at just 1700 rpm and remains there all the way to 5850 revs.

This powertrain can get the RS 3 sedan to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds.

Beside the RS 3 sedan’s engine is a seven-speed S tronic (double-clutch) automatic with ratios geared for performance in the lower end and a high seventh gear for reduced fuel consumption. It has steering wheel mounted paddles.

Audi’s famed quattro all-wheeldrive system shifts torque between

Model range Audi RS3 quattro 2.5-litre turbo-petrol fourdoor sedan: $84,611 (automatic)

The first small Audi sedan with the RS package the RS 3 is a stunner visually and under the skin. front and rear axles, anything from 50 to 100 per cent can be sent to the back.

Controls are by a rotary/push button on the centre console. The rotary/push button control features a touchpad. Front seat occupants can draw letters or numbers with their finger, swipe and zoom in

the map. Voice control adds to the convenience.

Online services are provided by Audi Connect.

A smartphone interface integrates selected apps into the car using Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Navigation uses Google Earth and

Google Street View. Satellite navigation-plus is standard and there are up to five free updates. Naturally there’s Bluetooth for audio streaming and hands-free phone.

There’s 10 GB of flash memory for media storage, two card readers, an Aux connection and a USB interface with charging function.

An excellent Bang and Olufsen sound system with 15-channel amplifier, 14 speakers with total output of 705 Watts was a $1495 option in our RS 3. Its output is magnificent.

Power and torque are relentless in the way they drive all four wheels to overtake with a minimum of time on the wrong side of the road. Hills, what hills? The Audi simply ignores them.

Select Sport mode and the exhaust is just glorious in the way it produces the snap-crackle-pop sounds we just love and the Audi Drive Select lets the driver control the opening and closing of the flaps individually.

Electronic stability control and traction control have two modes - full operation and Sport.

Pushing the button for more than three seconds disengages the ESC

completely for more sporty handling, preferably during track days rather than when huge trees sit beside the road.

The RS sports seats are deeply bolstered and may be too tight for those of more than average girth. They certainly hold the body firm during spirited driving and uneven road surfaces do make their presence felt.

Powerful brakes are already part of the RS package. Carbon ceramic discs with grey calipers are an extra cost option.

Squirt it along your favourite backroad driving route and you’re guaranteed to smile. Handling is near neutral despite the nose-heavy bias.

Throttle inputs are fast as the engine is probably at max torque all the time, so a fair degree of right-pedal input to the handling is there for the asking.

The Audi virtual cockpit replaces analogue instruments. The fully digital instrument cluster with its 12.3-inch monitor presents all information and there is an additional RS screen to complement the two standard views.

Audi RS 3 gives a full-on sports machine at a pretty modest price. Styling isn’t over the top, but boy can it give Mustang owners and the like a shock away from the lights…

For more information contact Audi Barry Bourke, 755 Princes Highway, Berwick. Phone 9707 2222.

Beautifully Simple Let’s keep it simple. Until 30 November 2017, business customers can pay half the drive away price and take possession of a new or demonstrator Mercedes-Benz CLS, E-Class, S-Class^ or SL*. Pay the second half in two years. No interest or repayments in between.

Beautiful. Visit Mercedes-Benz Berwick to find out more. www.mbberwick.com.au *Valid for new and demonstrator Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (non-AMG), ^S-Class (pre face-lift), SL and CLS vehicles which are sold and delivered between 1 September 2017 and 30 November 2017. Finance to approved business customers of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd ACN 074 134 517 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 247271. Standard credit assessment and lending criteria apply. $450.00 finance documentation fee payable up front. Dealers may charge additional fees including without limitation an origination fee which are in all cases payable upfront and not able to be financed. Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer. Full details available at your authorised Mercedes-Benz Retailer.

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