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A grave matter The Pakenham Cemetery Trust has been criticised for what distraught families are describing as their “cold and callous” actions. Families visiting their late loved ones this week were shocked when greeted with a sea of bright yellow signs hammered in around headstones which read: “Unauthorised items, must be removed within two weeks”. Grieving mother Debra Leys, whose son died suddenly in his Pakenham home at the age of 29 in June this year, was told by management that all items that were not cemented down by Boxing Day would be thrown away. “They had hammered three of those signs into all the beautiful items that I had on Jason’s grave,” Ms Leys said through tears. “Not only that, but they had pulled all of them out and thrown them over his plaque. “I had a small plant, roses in his favourite colour and solar lights because he was scared of the dark as a boy, all of which I have to remove. “One lady has eight relatives buried there and she was greeted with eight signs on all graves.” Fresh flowers, small statues, plants and toys are all among the cemetery’s list of ‘unauthorised’ items. The changes come only a week before Christmas, a time where the loss of a family member or friend is felt the most. “What a time to do this to families who are grieving for not having their loved ones with

them this year for Christmas. “This will be our first Christmas without our son, and they’re telling me I can’t even put down fresh flowers? “I find the timing so wrong - it’s cold and callous.” The changes came without warning, and Ms Leys worries that there may be families who might not see the signs until it’s too late. “The time it took to print the notices out and stick them in every grave is probably the same amount of time it would have taken to call the families and tell them what’s happening. “They have all of our phone numbers and addresses, yet we had no warning. “They should have done this a better way.” After noticing muddy tyre marks over a couple of nearby graves, families suspect that the cemetery trust want to make it easier to mow the lawns. “There are skid marks over nearby plaques where they have clearly driven right over the top of them. “We all think they want to clear everything up so they can just mow over them instead of going around. “Some families have been coming here for over 20 years and there’s never been a problem before. “There’s no explanation and no apology it’s just wrong.” When approached for comment on this story, the cemetery trust declined.

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New world of adventures By Bonny Burrows Families have flooded through the gates of Gumbuya World, eager to get the first look at Australia’s newest theme park. Stage one of Gumbuya’s $50 million transformation from a park to a World opened to the public on Monday 18 December, just in time for Christmas. Local entrepreneurs Gerry Ryan, Wal Pisciota, Adam Campbell, Brett Murray and Ray and Ron Weinzierl were on hand at the morning’s official opening to celebrate the realisation of their dream of transforming the once daggy toboggan and wildlife park into a leading tourist destination. Mr Ryan said as a long-time local resident, he had to be involved in the project. Particularly so, he said, when he learnt who else was on board. “It was 18 months ago that I had a phone call that said ‘hey Gumbuya Park is up for sale would you be interested?’ “I said ‘who’s involved?’,” Mr Ryan said. “It didn’t take me long to realise the men behind it had a vision for this park I used to bring my kids to 40-odd years ago. So it had fond memories for me.” The group acquired the park in September 2016 and closed it in July this year to begin the rebuild. The first stage of the men’s $50 million vision rests on 30 acres of the 430-acre site and includes the Oasis Springs water park, which includes a 180m dark slide, interactive jungle gym with giant water bucket, wildlife trail and the Oz Adventure and Outback Explorer worlds, which include roller coasters and an “outback pirate ship”. Gumbuya World CEO David Thompson described the site’s transformation as a major boost to the local economy, in particular employment.

The former Gumbuya Park employed 24 people at its peak and upon completion Gumbuya World is expected to employ about 500 workers. “It’s incredible, you’ve already got 150 brand new employees here, nearly all of them are local,” Mr Thompson said. He said visitors could expect “an unbelievable experience”. “A great family day out for a very good price per hour and four different worlds here, water, wildlife and rides,” Mr Thompson said. The transformation has been welcomed by local leaders who have praised the syndicate’s strong vision. Bass MP Brian Paynter said he had fond memories of the park as a child, but was excited to see new life brought into the local attraction. “I came here as a kid so to see it transform is remarkable. I’ve been coming here on and off for 40 years,” Mr Paynter said. Cardinia Shire Mayor Collin Ross said the project was a boost to the local economy like no other. “It’s an absolutely wonderful place and really good value for money,” he said. Stages two of the park will commence mid next year, with “minimal disruption” to guests. Works will involve the inclusion of an Indigenous cultural centre, 400-seat auditorium, dinosaurs’ exhibit and a host of new rides and attractions. Gumbuya World is open daily excluding Christmas. Entry is only via online tickets. Bookings can be made at www.gumbuya.com.au. Tickets are $49 for adults aged 16 plus, $43 for children aged three to 15 and children under three are free. Seasonal passes are expected to be on offer from mid-next year.

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Unsafe drivers to cop it By Cam Lucadou-Wells Highway Patrol police will be out in force against unsafe drivers in a 24-day enforcement blitz in the Christmas-New Year period. Operation Roadwise will target drivers who are drunk, drug-affected, speeding and distracted by mobile phones during the high-risk period. "This is to ensure that all Victorians can travel and arrive safely at their destinations

over the holiday period," Acting Senior Sergeant Brendan Thomas of the region' Highway Patrol said. The campaign started on 15 December, running until 7 January, 2018. It involves Highway Patrol and all available police officers from other units. In the operation' first three days, two vehicles were impounded in West Melbourne and Officer. In the latter incident, a Holden sedan was

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detected at 54km/h above the speed limit on Princes Freeway. The 25-year-old driver, of Highett, failed to stop for police until she pulled over into a service lane in Mulgrave. Her car was impounded for 30 days. She was charged with driving while disqualified as well as speeding and failing to stop for police. This year, 240 lives have been lost on the road. The main factors are speeding, alcohol,

drugs and fatigue. Roads Minister Luke Donnellan, who launched the campaign with Victoria Police, urged drivers to "make good choices" behind the wheel. "The best gift we can give our loved ones is just to be there. "Slowing down and sticking to the speed limit can be the difference between life and death. It really is that simple."

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Thursday 14 December the Berwick Star News Facebook page shared a story about police directing a resident in Hugo Court, Narre Warren to shut down their elaborate Christmas light house display after “causing traffic chaos.” Readers reacted strongly online and here are their thoughts on the matter: Andrew Cook: Did it upset someone? Michelle Macdonald: It was a shame, however with the lack of commonsense with a lot of drivers. It was expected to happen. Such a real shame as my kids like many others love going to see them and it really does help bring the Christmas joy to us all in this crazy world of today. Jacquelyn Hoiles: Noooo Debbie Deane: This is sooooooo disappointing. This street brightens up so many lives and helps the ones that aren’t as fortunate to celebrate Christmas and appreciate what these guys do. It’s for one month every

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year. Get a life. They are doing no harm but some people just don’t / can’t appreciate the goodness of others. It’s all about them and their poor street. Don’t like it, move out Dec/Jan till festive season is over. Lesley Turner: They don’t need a permit according to Casey Council but maybe police could help to ease the traffic congestion? I wouldn’t be happy if I lived in the area and had to deal with the traffic every night to get to my house. In saying that I love the Christmas lights. Andrew James: Thank you to VicPol and City of Casey for the enormous support they’ve given us. This story started because of unprecedented traffic in the area. A police member did ask us to shut the lights off early one night. Thanks to the local media we were able to find a voice recognised higher up the chain. Now police and the City of Casey quickly organised a brilliant outcome to help spread the Christmas spirit.

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Former Casey councillor Mick Morland loved nothing more than helping people, his wife Kay told a Casey Cardinia Foundation grants presentation last week. “Mick loved and cared about people,” she said. “He was never happier than when he was helping someone.” The former mayor was killed when struck by a car in June - yet he is still helping people. The Casey Cardinia Foundation, with the help of money donated in lieu of flowers at his funeral and a considerable injection from the City of Casey, this year made the inaugural Mick Morland Memorial Grant. It went to the Casey Basketball Association to kick-start a wheelchair basketball competition at Casey Stadium - a project Kay said her husband would have loved. The influence of the Casey Cardinia Foundation has on community and welfare groups throughout the region is growing. The Casey Basketball Association was among 15 groups that benefitted from the work of the Foundation and its partners this year. Chairman Paul Thomas and the board presented certificates and grant money to the latest round of recipients. Mr Thomas said the Foundation had contributed grants totalling $550,000 since its inception He acknowledged the assistance of Evergreen Turf, which raised $26,000 at a charity race night and Aligned Leisure which also held a race night and contributed almost $30,000 through that and other ventures during the year. The Brown Property Group also provided funding to go towards grants and this year $10,000 was also provided from the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch event for grants in the men’s health area.

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Students star with ATARs Nossal High School students, as has become the norm, have scored astounding VCE results. Twelve of the selective-entry state school’s students earned ATAR scores of 99 or more. On a median basis, half of its students scored 92.2 or more. Nine attained perfect study scores of 50. Principal Roger Page congratulated its students for their hard work and outstanding results. “We sincerely thank their excellent teachers and families for the essential assistance and support.”

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Hampton Park couple Derek and Angela Gardner aren’t afraid of keeping their local MP on their toes. In the past 11 years, they’ve written 81 times to Narre Warren South MP Judith Couacaud Graley about issues such as unsafe footpaths, roads, drains and crossings as well as graffiti. They were also known for getting behind neighbours who were hit by significant floods in 2011. The Gardner’s work behind the scenes hasn’t gone unnoticed by Ms Graley, who acknowledged them recently in Parliament. “There is not a single other local resident or family that has contacted me as many times as Derek and Angela,” Ms Graley said. “They have never given up, never stopped fighting and have always been willing to do whatever is needed to help their neighbours or community.” The couple even received a card from the Queen and Prince Phillip, thanking them for sending kind words on the royal couple’s 70th wedding anniversary.

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Glynis Ramsay and Robyn Eastwood from UnitingCare with Target Pakenham staff. 175929 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “If you can give just a little, then all those small donations will combine together and turn into something much bigger.” Target Australia managing director Guy Russo said the appeal supported those who needed it most at a very difficult time of year. “This appeal helps such a vast range of families doing it tough in our community, and we feel privileged to be able to help by providing a place where Australians can give to others,” Mr Russo said. Gifts can be donated at Target Pakenham.

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Pakenham residents are urged to dig deep this Christmas and support those who are less fortunate. This year Pakenham Uniting Church and Target are making sure women and children fleeing domestic violence and families in desperate situations experience the joy of unwrapping a gift this Christmas. Now in its 26th year, the Target Uniting Care Christmas Appeal collects gifts and money for distribution through the Uniting Care Connections. Pakenham Uniting Church appeal collector Glynis Ramsay said this year’s focus was on bridging the socio-economical divide within the community. According to the church, one in six children under 15 are living in poverty in Australia. Ms Ramsay said she has heard a lot of politicians talk recently about “growth” but not much about the inequality which still exists where the gap between rich and poor seems to be increasing. She said the Christmas appeal was a simple way residents could help disadvantaged people this festive season. “Everyone going through the Target checkout can purchase a $1 appeal bauble,” Ms Ramsay said. “If you can’t leave an unwrapped gift under the tree, then baubles are a way to express justice, love and generosity.

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Cardinia Shire’s outdoor pools are once again open for the summer season providing a great place to have fun and cool off when the weather heats up. Aligned Leisure Manager Simon Bryson said playing in the pool in summer is a great Australian pastime and that the outdoor pools at Garfield, Koo Wee Rup, Pakenham and the wading pool at Emerald Lake Park were important community facilities that were loved by locals. “As well as being able to cool off on hot days, families can join in the fun at one of the five themed days with music, inflatables, games and prizes,” he said. This year swimming lessons are also coming to Koo Wee Rup and Garfield outdoor pools with a Vic Swim Intensive Holiday Swim Program being held from 8 to 12 January, bookings at booking.vicswim.com.au. Of course, the indoor pool and other facilities at Cardinia Life in Pakenham are open all year round and every day in January teens between 14 to 18 years old can train for free at the Cardinia Life Gym between 11am and 4pm. Every Sunday in January kids can also play for free at the Cardinia Life stadium.

Christmas & New Year Trading Closing at 12 noon on the 23rd December and reopening at 7am on the 2nd January.

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Gethsemane Church is providing a huge stock of fruit and veggies as well as bread and bakery to bless you with for Christmas. The Church hopes this will give families a boost for Christmas lunch and through the festive season. All community members are welcome. From 3.30pm on Thursday 21 December and Friday 22 December at 10 Blake Street, Berwick. Inquiries: Pastor Kerrigan La-Brooy on 0404 875- 647.

Disadvantaged toddlers group This is a self-help support group for parents whose severely disadvantaged children are unable to participate in mainstream pre-school activities. It is particularly aimed at children who are suffering from conditions that require 24hour supervision. Narre Warren North Uniting Church. For details and dates, phone 9700 5061.

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Max Pawsey Reserve at 340-350 Princes Highway, Narre Warren, on Sunday 24 December at 6pm-9.30pm.

Healthy cooking teaches participants to prepare healthy home-cooked meals. Aimed at families and singles, this series of weekly demonstrations will be supported by follow-up practical sessions for each recipe. Narre Warren North Uniting Church. For details and dates, phone 9700 5061.

Berwick Library The Berwick Library re-opens on Monday 8 January 2018. Story-time for pre-schoolers will also return on Tuesday and Thursday during January.

Hampton Park Uniting Church is celebrating its 10th annual Christmas lunch. The church welcomes you and your family to join them for lots of fun and great food. Hampton Park Uniting Church, 1 Coral Drive, Hampton Park, starting at 11.30am (RSVP 8 December). If you would like to volunteer on Christmas Day or be a part of the 10th celebration of Christmas Lunch, contact 9799 7994 or email: narrehamptonparkuc@bigpond.com

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Zumba class Bounce into fitness with instructor Nidia at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House. Thursdays, 7-8pm at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21a Bemersyde Drive, Berwick. $10 per session. Bookings 9702 1218 or admin@bpnh.org.au.

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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 or 0411 126 946. Bowls supplied. Cost $5.

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Support Hampton Park Uniting Place offers many opportunities for people to make new friends and help contribute to the wellbeing of others. The range of supportive groups are also offered for people to become involved in, such as the 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 two-course meal together. Hampton Park Uniting Church, 1 Coral Drive, Hampton Park. Activities can be viewed on its Facebook page. For more information contact Farrah or Jo via email on narrehamptonparkuc@bigpond.com or call on 9799 7994.

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Third term is well underway, but U3A Cranbourne is still looking for more people in the following classes - folk art, bridge, Mahjong, chess, singing for fun, sewing and patchwork, fishing, and learning music keyboard. If retired and looking for something to fill in time, come along and join the happy group. For further information, phone 5995 0311 or visit www.u3acranbourne.net.au.

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Keep fit this winter and join the Hallam Sensational Movers club for a gentle exercise class for those who prefer it or step up their pace if they can. Mondays, 11.15am and Wednesdays, 11am at the Scout Hall, Gunns Road, Hallam. $5 per class. Phone 9703 1688 for more details.

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Small classes with patient tutor. Tuesday mornings for eight weeks at Hallam Community Learning Centre. Phone 9703 1688 or email admin@hallamclc.com.au.

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Tuesday playgroup Your child can socialise and make great friends at a small and fun Tuesday playgroup. The group is supervised and facilitated by an experienced playgroup leader, with craft activities, songs, story-time and outdoor play. For children up to four years old. Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South, Tuesdays, 9.30-11.30am. Bookings on 9704 2781.

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

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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 is appreciated.

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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.

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The Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library is providing a story time for pre-schoolers. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am at 15 High Street, Berwick. Call 9707 3519 or email bmi@dcsi.net.au.

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-8.45am in the fresh food area.

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Fight stress, get fit and stay healthy with a gentle yoga exercise class in Berwick. Booking is essential. Tuesdays, 9.30-10.30am, and Wednesdays, 7-8pm at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21a Bemersyde Drive, Berwick. $10 a session or $80 for a 10-week term. Details from admin@bpnh.org.au or 9702 1218.

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. Call 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon.org.au.

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Everyone is welcome to come along and have fun and maybe learn something about gardening. Meetings at Cranbourne Public Hall, second Thursday of the month at 1.30pm. Contact Julie Muley on 5995 1420.

Berwick Evening View Club meets monthly and welcomes new members. The club raises funds

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The problem of unwanted paint and packaging has been solved. Your local Paintback collection site is located at: Cardinia Waste and Recyclers 30-32 Exchange Drive, Pakenham Open Monday to Friday 7.30am-4pm Saturday 8am-3pm and Sunday 10am-3pm

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The Cranbourne Day View Club is looking for new members to join the group. The group is helping to sponsor students through The Smith Family. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at the Amstel Club. For more information, contact Trish Ransom on 5995 7037.

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Sequence line-dancing, which is line-dance at a slower tempo for older movers, is held on Thursday afternoons by Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club. Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21A Bemersyde Drive, Berwick, on Thursdays, 2pm-4.30pm. Details: Val on 0417 039 753.

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works each Thursday. Everyone is welcome to visit and chat with the artists. Thursdays, 11.30am-2.30pm at the Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick.

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 home-grown 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.

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to support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. The club aims to provide an opportunity for women of all ages and backgrounds to make new friends while supporting a good cause. Meetings on third Monday of the month, 7pm at the Beaconsfield Hotel, 1 Princes Highway, Beaconsfield. Details: Kay 9769 7762.

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Lollipops Playland has landed in Pakenham! Located on Southeast Boulevard in Pakenham just minutes from the Monash Freeway, Lollipops Playland and Cafe is purpose-built; with air conditioning, a massive multi-level play frame, toddler play area and a cafe that caters to both children and parents. The play frame includes a large ball pit area and air cannons where children can play with soft foam balls. Little guests can also enjoy the thrills from the centre’s 360 degree spinning car rides, three lane rock climbing wall as well as riding in the Little Tikes while parents have a relaxing rest on the highly popular air sacks. Lollipops Playland also has four large themed party rooms; each with the ability to cater up to 15 kids, and can also be combined to cater for even bigger parties. Each party is looked after by a party host who will ensure the party is run smoothly and the needs of guests are met. The centre can also be hired out as a function venue after hours, which has proven to be very popular due to the size and fun-filled equipment. The coffee beans used in the Playland cafe are specially sourced from Richmond’s boutique Axil Coffee Roasters. They are highly popular amongst coffee aficionados. The centre also do takeaways for both coffees and food. Lollipops Playland is located at Lot 6 South East Boulevard in Pakenham. For more information, phone 0427 560 555 or visit pakenham.lollipopsplayland.com.au.

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School in the good books By Cam Lucadou-Wells Narre Warren North Primary School book-loving students were recently awarded with a very special visit. The bibliophilic school had amazingly finished 12,290 books in the recent Premiers Reading Challenge. In light of the achievement, its school captains wrote to Premier Daniel Andrews to personally present certificates to its 334 students. Unfortunately Mr Andrews wasn't able to attend, but his wife Catherine Andrews was an inspired and popular delegate. Bulk reading is nothing new for these students. Last year the students read 11,652 during their first ever Challenge. It was an all-school effort, says principal Connie vanderVoort. Led by the school's reading-challenge coordinator Katherine Darbyshire, teachers heavily promoted the event. Students were given time during classes to log their books into the challenge's website. "It is an outstanding achievement,"Ms vanderVoort said. Hampton Park Secondary College students Malika Muhammad Bakhsh, Haleema Muhammad Bakhsh, Nargis Ghulam Haider, Saima Ghulam Haider and Raihanna Ahmedi with one of their hand-made dollhouses.

Doll homes a treat Students at Hampton Park Secondary College have created some special homes for kids to park their imaginations. The senior VCAL students designed, built and decorated doll houses as part of their nu-

meracy class. Making their maths count, they decided to create something to benefit the community, the school’s later years leader Darryn O’Connor said.

Some of the doll houses are now the play things of children at Hampton Park Community House’s child care centre. One will be raffled, and the others auctioned to raise money for the community house.

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There was plenty of talent on show at the Greyhound Racing Victoria Gippsland Series Launch at Traralgon - on four legs and two. The two-legged guests were, from left, Brent Harvey, Richard Champion, Josh Dunkley, James van de Maat, interviewer Garry Howe from the Pakenham News and Lara Dunkley.

The Gippsland club managers at the series launch, from left, Warragul's Adrian Scott, Cranbourne's Amanda Cameron, Sale's Des Dooley and Traralgon's Steve Clarke.

Racing’s night of nights Cranbourne will host the final night of Australia’s biggest regional greyhound racing series which will return for a second year to the Gippsland region in 2018. The Gippsland Cup was launched at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club on Thursday 7 December to mark the return of the series which connects four country Cups in Sale, Traralgon, Warragul and Cranbourne. Victorian greyhound racing ambassador and AFL games record holder Brent Harvey attended the launch and will attend the subsequent cups, as will Western Bulldogs premiership player and Gippsland native Josh Dunkley and his sister, Melbourne Vixens netballer Lara Dunkley. They joined former AFL star Richard Champion and talented Healesville-based race call-

er James van de Maat on a sports panel at the launch, interviewed on stage by News editor Garry Howe. The $75,000 TRFM Sale Cup will kick off the series on Boxing Day, followed by the $47,000 Warragul Cup on 13 January, the $47,000 Traralgon Cup on 27 January and the $47,000 Cranbourne Cup on 10 February. Points are allocated for first, second and third place getters throughout the series and a Gippsland Champion will be crowned at the end of the carnival. The series was held for the first time last year and has been fine-tuned for 2017, to span eight weeks. The Stayer and Sprinter competitions have been combined into one overall championship series and more points will be on offer in the heats.

A $20,000 bonus will be shared among the top three greyhounds of the series. Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Chairman Bernie Carolan said the Victorian State Government had been a strong backer of Victorian greyhound racing, particularly in the Gippsland region. “In the last six months alone GRV and the government have committed almost $450,000 to racing and community initiatives in Gippsland and Cranbourne through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund, and the Gippsland Carnival is a major part of that investment,” Mr Carolan said. Mr Carolan said the amendments to the 2017 series would create an even more intense competition and a better racing spectacle for the crowds.

“This is a terrific concept that connects four clubs for one exciting series,” Mr Carolan said. “Last year’s carnival generated a lot of interest. The series showcases the Gippsland region and greyhound racing.” Mr Carolan said Gippsland was greyhound racing heartland, adding that the industry had a significant presence in the region. “Outside of Melbourne, Gippsland is the biggest centre of greyhound racing in Victoria, contributing around $30 million to the local economy and sustaining thousands of jobs. There is no better place for a series like this,” he said. “GRV, the clubs and the Victorian Government are demonstrating their commitment to Gippsland and greyhound racing by investing in events like this.”

Report highlights Cardinia’s indoor court shortage By Russell Bennett There is a major shortage of indoor court space in Cardinia Shire according to a Basketball Victoria facility wishlist released recently. The extensive 174-page document - the Basketball Victoria Facility Master Plan - is essentially Basketball Victoria’s facilities strategy to address what it deems to be a “significant indoor court shortage” within the state’s sporting community. According to the sport’s state body, facility development and expansion remain important aspects to maintaining the viability of basketball’s future. Each municipality, or Victorian Local Government Area (LGA), across the state has been dissected within the masterplan, including the percentage of its population playing basketball, the current court provision, and any urgent needs for redevelopment or construction. According to the document, 2.62 per cent of the Cardinia Shire population are registered Basketball Victoria members and there are currently nine courts available for basketball use. “The city’s population is projected to experience major growth over the next two decades, with an increase in population of 64,000 residents from 2015 to 2031,” the masterplan reads. “It has a median age approximately three years younger than Victoria’s median age. “There will be a need for a further four courts by 2022 and another four courts by 2028 to cater for the increased population. “Initial advice from council is that current planning is to have an additional three courts at Cardinia Life and three to four courts in Officer at a new reserve off Brunt Road.” According to Basketball Victoria, the Officer Community Hub’s three-court facility is currently non-compliant due to its synthetic floor, but if those courts were upgraded to become compliant by BV standards “it would make a significant contribution to meeting immediate community needs”. It also stated that Bunyip Basketball Stadium’s court is the base for a club. In a response provided to the Gazette, Car30 STAR NEWS

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According to Basketball Victoria, there is a major shortfall in indoor court space within Cardinia Shire. 156431 dinia Shire Council’s team leader of leisure facilities and active reserves Heather Callahan said: “Cardinia Shire has 10 indoor sports courts; eight at Cardinia Life in Pakenham, one at Bunyip, and one at Cockatoo.” She added that “Basketball Australia approved the three courts at Officer Secondary College (the community hub) prior to construction, and these are heavily used for basketball. “Cardinia Shire Council includes these in its provision for indoor court spaces for bas-

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ketball and a number of other indoor sports. “The Officer Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) lists three courts to be included in the Gin Gin Bin Recreation Reserve or co-located with the school adjacent.” Basketball Victoria initially released its state-wide Facility Master Plan in December 2012. It has since determined that it needs to update that masterplan and provide guidance for stakeholders and planners on current and future needs on a regional basis.

Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT

Basketball Victoria CEO Nick Honey said the Basketball Victoria Facility Master Plan 2017 provides insight and data to governments at all levels to enable greater planning and development of basketball facilities. “Basketball in Victoria is booming currently but that rise in participation is putting pressure on indoor sporting facilities,” he said. “Without further intervention, basketball associations across the state will struggle to meet the increasing demand.” pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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SCOREBOARD VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET ROUND 12 Casey-South Melbourne 112 (L. Sperling 26, P. Smith 6/48) and 0/0 v Melbourne 3/212 (J. Harper 85, M. Brown 61*). Dandenong 0/131 (T. Donnell 72*, B. Forsyth 54*) v Camberwell Magpies 102 (D. Pattinson 5/33, A. McMaster 4/15). Carlton v Footscray 8/384. Essendon v Northcote 243. Frankston Peninsula 242 v Fitzroy Doncaster 0/12. Geelong 312 v Monash Tigers 0/22. Melbourne University 0/26 v Kingston Hawthorn 328. St Kilda v Ringwood7/242. Greenvale Kangaroos 3/55 v Prahran5/307(dec). DDCA - TURF 1 ROUND 6 (ONE DAY) Hallam Kalora Park 129 (L. Booth 40) def by Mordialloc 3/132 (I. Daniel 76*). Berwick 7/231 (N. Pilon 69, J. Cleland 58, M. Chasemore 56, G. Wijethilaka 3/61) def North Dandenong 165 (A. Thajudeen 52). Buckley Ridges 5/217 (R. Jayathunga 94*, S. Pradeep 37, J. Hobbs 30*) def Springvale South 9/213 (N. King 115, T. Ford 46*, W. Nicholas 3/30, L. Hoogenboom 3/43). Heinz Southern Districts 130 (S. Milne 32, S. Plunkett 3/25) def Cranbourne 69 (M. Davies 6/10). Narre Warren 84 (M. Sultani 3/13, B. Sheean 3/22) def by Dandenong West 3/86 (M. Collett 39). Dingley 140 (L. Spears 34, C. Otto 30, T. Heldt 3/39) def by St Mary’s 3/141 (D. Siriwardena 42*, R. Serpanchy 39, K. Gajasinghe 34*).

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Jess Mathers walks off after his superb 140 not out.

Parkfield 111 def by Parkmore Pirates 4/112. Coomoora 7/173 def Keysborough 154. Narre South 9/215 def Fountain Gate 89. Narre North 135 def by Lyndale 9/151. Lynbrook 70 def by St Brigid’s/St Louis 4/183. Beaconsfield 5/116 def Silverton 111.

WGCA PREMIER ROUND 8 (ONE DAY) Kooweerup 4/240 (J. Mathers 140*, C. Bright 30) def Upper Beaconsfield 5/179 (L. Willis 90*, J. McHale 34). Tooradin 6/298 (T. Hussey 113, J. Lownds 79, C. O’Hare 43, P. Lawson 3/47) def Clyde 188 (J. Simpson 30, D. Menuwara 30*, K. Burns 3/29, B. Browne 3/47). Emerald 80 def by Merinda Park 3/83. Cardinia 107 (A. Nooy 42) def by Pakenham 9/184 (Z. Chaplin 68, T. Davis 5/37).

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Endeavour Hills 8/173 def by Moorabbin7/175. Mt Waverley 105 def by Malvern 3/206. Oakleigh 6/212 def Brighton 201. Ormond 133 def by Elsternwick 5/178. Caulfield 8/255 def Box Hill 117. Croydon 8/171 def Balwyn 152. Noble Park 139 def by Bayswater 4/140.

MPCA - PROVINCIAL ROUND 7 (DAY TWO) Mornington 7/263 tied Langwarrin 263. Crib Point 89 def by Pearcedale 160 and 1/28. Mt Eliza 110 and 7/171 def by Baxter 3/207(dec). Peninsula OB 5/194 def Sorrento 193.

QUIZ NUMBER 1589 1. WHICH English soccer club does Australian star Mile Jedinak play for? 2. WHICH member of the Royal Family was named British Sportswoman of the year in 1971? 3. IN what event did Australia’s ‘Oarsome Foursome’ win gold at the 1992 Olympics? 4. IN which country was 2013 Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente born? 5. WHICH English county team has ex-Aussie cricket captain Michael Clarke played for? 6. IN how many races did the legendary Phar Lap compete in North America before his death? 7. WHICH country did Australia whitewash 5-nil in the 1973 Davis Cup final? 8. HOW many gold medals did swimmers Mark Spitz and Shane Gould win between them at the 1972 Olympics? 9. WHAT sport is played in the Disney movie ‘The Mighty Ducks’? 10. WHY was English soccer star Tony Adams jailed in 1990? 11. WHICH Pakistani cricketer was sent home in controversial circumstances during the 1989-90 tour of Australia ? 12. WHO beat Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight boxing title in 1978? 13. WHO won soccer’s World Cup in 2010? 14. WHICH horse won the Cox Plate in 1981, 1982 and 1983? 15. HOW many wickets did Bob Massie take in his famous Test debut at Lord’s in 1972? 16. WHICH was the first Australian horse to win $250,000 in prizemoney? 17. IN what sport did Australia win its lone silver medal at the 1976 Olympics? 18. WHO was the first West Australian cricketer to hit a Test century in Perth ? 19. IN what year did Alan Jones win the world motor racing drivers’ championship? 20. WITH which glove does a southpaw boxer lead?

ANSWERS: 1. Aston Villa 2. Princess Anne 3. The Coxless Fours 4. Ireland 5.

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our success. “To win the gold medal was the perfect reward for effort. I’ll never forget it!” Next year Williams will play for the 19 Under Peninsula Waves team in the Victorian Netball League (VNL). The Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club congratulated Abby and her Victorian squad’s success at the national netball titles. Her elite netball journey started with the Gippsland Storm as a junior in the 13 and Under division. Storm’s founder Mike Spain said: “This is a fantastic result - we wish Abby and her family all the very best for the future. “Storm was founded as an Elite Development Netball Club over 20 years ago to give netballers of our region an opportunity to realise their dreams and aspirations. “It’s just great to see that Abby is following in the footsteps of so many before her.”

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Win was the perfect reward

Meanwhile, in the District division, Tooradin roared out of the blocks in their chase of Clyde’s 165 - finishing on 4/170 in 20 overs after a 109-run opening stand between skipper Kane Latham (52) and Rory Gilliatte (69) that lasted just nine overs. Officer, Nar Nar Goon/Maryknoll and Devon Meadows were the round’s other winners over Pakenham Upper-Toomuc, Cranbourne Meadows, and Carlisle Park respectively.

charge 11. Abdul Qadir 12. Leon Spinks 13. Spain 14. Kingston Town 15. Sixteen 16.

Round 7 win, Emerald crashed back to earth with an almighty thud - rolled for just 80 in the 36th over thanks in no small part to a series of baffling shot selections. The Cobras lost just three wickets in reply, finishing on 3/83 from their 20 overs and leapfrogging the Bombers into seventh. In the final game of the round, Pakenham (9/184) proved far too strong for Cardinia (107), thanks in no small part to Zac Chaplin’s 68 and 2/5.

Pakenham Upper Toomuc 180 (N. Kyval 70, D. Strahan 36, A. Reid 4/22) def by Officer 3/249 (T. Clark 91, T. Marks 63*, A. Galley 55). Cranbourne Meadows 212 (V. Singh 68, W. Cloney 41, B. Senior 3/22, D. Glen 3/47) def by NNG/Maryknoll 4/236 (B. Senior 108*, D. Glen 54, S. Hayes 37). Clyde 165 (S. Russell 35, S. Hamill 3/37) def by Tooradin 4/170 (R. Gilliatte 69, K. Latham 52, G. Adams 3/14). Carlisle Park Vikings 162 (J. Hameeteman 59, T. Canavan 37, L. Carroll 3/19, M. Hutchinson 3/27) def by Devon Meadows 5/197 (A. Adams 59*, B. Miles 48, L. Hamilton 42).

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Paul Bright sends one down to Upper Beaconsfield skipper and former Berwick gun Bathiya Picture: ROB CAREW Perera. 176266

Abby Williams in action representing Victoria during the national titles in South Australia. Pictures: COURTESY OF MIKE SPAIN

St Francis Xavier student Abby Williams from Officer represented School Sport Victoria (SSV) in the 15 Under Netball Pacific School Games in Adelaide last week. This was the 10th annual running of the Pacific School Games with more than 10,000 people attending the opening ceremony representing 11 sports including track and field, diving, hockey and netball. The talented Victorian 15 Under Netball squad of 12 athletes was undefeated at the games, and capped off a remarkable week by defeating New South Wales 38-28 in the gold medal match to take out the national competition. Williams said the whole experience was a dream come true. “The standard of netball was very high with each state and territory showcasing their best netball,” she said. “Our incredible team of coaches, support staff and team mates all connected so well both on and off court which contributed to

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WEST GIPPSLAND CRICKET ASSOCIATION Round 8 of the West Gippsland Cricket Association’s Premier Division belonged to two of the competition’s brightest stars on Saturday - Tooradin champion Tom Hussey, and bighitting Kooweerup all-rounder Jess Mathers. Hussey’s purple patch in the two rounds leading into the Christmas and New Year break - both against Premier grade newcomers, Clyde - only served to enhance his already fearsome reputation. After demoralising the Cougars’ attack at Clyde in Round 7 - belting an unbeaten 102 in a mammoth 10-wicket win - Hussey backed up that effort with another century, this time as his side batted first and recorded 6/298 from their 40 overs. Hussey (113) and Josh Lownds (79) enjoyed a 172-run stand for the second wicket that set up the innings, with Clyde (188) never coming close in their reply. A short drive up the road, Mathers was putting on a batting masterclass of a slightly different kind - belting 15 sixes and five fours in a knock that was barely even believable by those who were there to witness it. Batting first, the Demons reached 4/240 from their 40 overs with Mathers unbeaten on 140. In the final partnership of the innings - a 116-run stand with Ayden Mills - Mathers contributed 100 of them. This truly was an innings the likes of which most local players and followers would never have witnessed before. The Demons then utilised 11 bowlers in Upper Beaconsfield’s reply, which finished on 5/179 with Luke Willis top scoring with 90 not out. After the Round 7 clash between Merinda Park and Emerald at Donnelly Reserve - which Emerald won - it always seemed like there’d be another twist in the tale of their relegation battle, and Saturday’s clash at Chandler Reserve was exactly that. Instead of building on their breakthrough

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