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Teen booze crisis Council is urging parents to step up in the fight against teen drug and alcohol abuse. The Cardinia Alcohol and Other Drugs Action Group, together with the Cardinia Shire Council, has established a website where parents can make a pledge and receive tips on how to discuss the responsible use of alcohol with their teen. The action group hopes joining forces will empower parents to start the conversation with their teenager about responsible alcohol use.

A 2015 report into alcohol and substance abuse within Cardinia Shire found that parents were the main supplier of alcohol to students. The Communities that Care report found that in Cardinia Shire, the prevalence of substance use, anti-social behaviour and depressive symptoms is progressively higher from Year 6 to 10. Alcohol consumption levels are at 22 per cent in Year 6, 36 per cent in Year 8, and 52 per cent in Year 10. Of these numbers, parents are the main supplier in 60 per cent of cases for Year 6’s, 58 per cent for Year 8’s and 36 per cent for Year 10’s.

Alcohol is responsible for one third of deaths and injuries for under 18s. Cardinia Shire Mayor, Cr Collin Ross says education is the first step to resolving the issue in the municipality. “Education is the simplest solution. One size doesn’t fit all people so a resource which helps parents and those who are struggling in this space is a really positive addition to what we already have. “A big frustration for council has been how easy it is to get hold of packaged liquor in the shire. “Almost every supermarket now has a

packed liquor store attached to it. We at council prefer for these stores to be somewhere out of the way, a place where people can’t just walk to get more alcohol once they’ve run out. “The easier you make it the bigger the issue becomes.” The Cardinia Pledge Project is supported by the Victorian Government and will complement the Smart Generation Program, currently operating in local schools. Parents can take the pledge or receive information about how to discuss alcohol use with their teenager at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/pledge

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It’s not difficult to make the argument that housing affordability is the biggest problem we face in the South-East. And this in an area of Melbourne in which, generally, property is more affordable. Scarcely a week goes by without more bad news on the homeless front. Some of these people, we are told, have been spending 70 per cent of their income in a desperate attempt to keep a roof over their heads. It’s a feeling particularly keen among blue-collar males, who see their manufacturing jobs going overseas and their employment becoming more casual and insecure. Spare a thought for the young people, too, denied that wonderful feeling of building their first nest with their chosen partner. But here’s the rub - it’s a hot-button issue almost everywhere, that’s being politically ignored on every level. And we can only wonder as to why. Imagine, if you can, an Australia transformed by some serious political attention being directed to solving this first-order issue. Imagine an Australia in which, rather than being near the top of the housing price league ladder, we were nearer the bottom, or perhaps even just the middle. Imagine the homeless largely gone from our streets, and our young people rediscovering the Australian dream of home ownership. If you’d like to see an example of a prosperous Western nation with housing more within the reach of its citizens, have a look at what you get for your housing dollar in the United States. You’ll be surprised. - Jason Beck

SONGS FROM THE WORLD’S GREATEST MUSICALS - EXCLUSIVE READER COMPETITION … The UK’s critically-acclaimed show BEYOND THE BARRICADE, a glittering concert of musical showstoppers, will make its debut in Australia this year and its coming to our region! Dandenong’s Drum Theatre will play host on Wednesday 13 June at 8pm for one show only! Starring past principal performers from Les Misérables in the West End and on UK tour, this blockbusting two-hour show features favourite songs from the world’s greatest West End and Broadway musicals including the latest sensation Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Evita, Wicked, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King and of course Les Misérables, to name just a few. BEYOND THE BARRICADE has been delighting audiences throughout the UK and Europe for 19 years, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria Cunard cruise liners. For your chance to win one of two double tickets, compliments of Star News Group simply visit starcommunity.com.au/competitions Entries close Friday 27 April at 4pm *Winners drawn randomly from all entries received. Conditions apply

Gift of life Lions Club of Hampton Park and Aspire Church joined forces to raise $3450 for a defibrillator for Hampton Park Senior Citizens. The Lions Club also gave a $600 cheque for uniforms at Hampton Park CFA. Read more for the reaction to the generous gifts.

Council appoints taskforce Twenty-two residents have been appointed to Casey Council’s community taskforce. They will discuss the council’s future projects and monitor the council’s 2017-21 plan. Read up more about the taskforce’s make-up and mission.

Donation for hospital Casey Council will give $5,000 to the Monash Children’s Hospital for a specialist heart machine to assist babies and children. Find out more about why Casey made the donation.

Decade of colour Cranbourne North’s Alkira Secondary College celebrated 10 years last week with a colour run. Find out what other activities the students got up to.

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Safety at fingertips A young Berwick brother-and-sister team has launched a phone app that reports crimes in real-time. Like many good ideas, the free CrimeChat app began with a chat over the dinner table. Darien and Karissa Narain and their family were talking about car break-ins in their normally-quiet neighbourhood. "One problem was we hadn't heard about (the break-ins) until two weeks later." The Narains' solution was a platform to connect neighbours in a suburb with real-time reports of local crimes, as well as a chat forum for safety issues. It also has an SOS function to alert loved ones if the user is in danger. In its infancy, the app has about 50 subscribers. So far, reported incidents included stolen bikes and car break-ins across a range of South-East suburbs. The incident posts are "user-generated" which has some pros and cons, Mr Narain said. It allows for rapid reporting but how do you ensure the reports are real and accurate? One of the safeguards is that users are verified through their mobile numbers to prevent

Darien and Karissa Narain, with Rosalie Crestani, demonstrate their free app. 179376 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS robo-hacks interfering with the feed, Mr Narain said. The app was actively moderated to shut down inappropriate or irrelevant posts and users, he said. Its closest relative is the Facebook site Casey Crime Page - which has a massive following and lively community forum. CrimeChat had the advantage not being clogged with clutter like typical Facebook feeds, Mr Narain said. Mr Narain, a recent law graduate, moved with his family from South Africa in 2005.

He said safety was more troubling in his homeland where high fences and security guards outside gated communities were commonplace. "It's not at the same extreme level over here, but it could get worse if we don't deal with it. "We wanted to be proactive, be part of the solution." Casey councillor Rosalie Crestani successfully moved for the council to meet with the CrimeChat creators in coming weeks. She backed the collaborative approach of using a social app to reduce crime. "There are some similar methods of communication but there is really no other competitor in this space. "At the very least, CrimeChat would increase communication to enhance neighbourhood unity and strengthening." Cr Crestani said despite crime rate drops in Casey in the past year, family violence, theft, home invasions and gang violence remained a concern. "I believe, that if families are strengthened and their associated support structures, then this will have a flow on effect and reduce other crimes."

The owners of a $100,000 luxury sports car were left gutted after their pride and joy was pinched from Cranbourne West on Thursday, 31 March. Keith Sloan was devastated to find his home broken into at about 2pm. He said intruders had ransacked his home where they made off with jewellery and his Holden HSV GTS that was parked in the driveway. Minutes later, his wife Nicola posted a post on Facebook's Casey Crime Page about the burglary and the stolen car. "Within five minutes a lady sent a message saying that she was pretty confident the car was in her street, parked in the driveway," Mr Sloan said. He said he called police before jumping in a spare car and racing towards Taplan Crescent in Cranbourne West. "I was pulling into the street and saw the car sitting in the driveway with a bloke with his head under the bonnet," he said. "Within 30 seconds the police were behind us. As soon as the bloke saw the cops and us turn up, he bolted." Mr Sloan said the man jumped over a nearby fence. "We're driving around the streets to see if we could locate him." At this stage, he said the air wing and dog squad where also on scene, searching for the man. "It was funny how they caught him in the end," he said. "They roughly knew where he was from the air wing but they couldn't quite locate him." "He turned up to the house where he was

A 20-year-old Pakenham man was arrested at the scene. The man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and burglary and remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 8 June. Mr Sloan was grateful for the quick response by Narre Warren police. "The cops were amazing. Senior Constable Pope and Acting Sergeant Buxton - their response was absolutely phenomenal." He added if it wasn't for the Casey Crime Page, "There's no way we wouldn't been able to find it (car)."

A Great Gatsby Gala Ball is being held next month to raise money for cancer research and the community is invited. Money raised will help expand the number of patients participating in the Monash Health Clinical Cancer Trials. Cancer victim Effie Atkins turned her life around when she volunteered for an experimental trial at Monash Hospital - a new form of cancer treatment that mobilises a person's immune system to fight the disease. Following the success of a High Tea fundraiser last November when the community rallied behind Ms Atkins, more than $25,000 has been raised. Ms Atkins said tickets were selling fast for the Dr Hope Gala Ball fundraiser. "I have been working hard to make sure this will be an outstanding, high class, dinner dance event with a band and Gatsby-era dance group, and complemented by its great location," she said. "I am so appreciative of the support of so many local businesses that have sponsored elements of the ball or have donated raffle prizes," she said. "There has been great progress with informing the Federal Minister of Health about the campaign, and starting the process of securing some significant government support." The Gala Ball will be held at 6.30pm on Saturday, April 14 at Bunjil Place. To book visit: trybooking.com/335491 under 'The Dr Hope Great Gatsby Gala Ball.' Tickets are $135 per person for a three course meal. Live band and entertainment included. People wishing to donate may visit Dr Hope on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ DrhopeMH.

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What is something people don't know about you? I have five beautiful children and five gorgeous cheeky grandchildren!

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What was your most memorable moment? With nine mates and my son overlooking the Grand Canyon while on our Route 66 Road trip.

THREE … reasons to get active in April

The Premier's Active April challenge encourages people to get active for 30 minutes a day during the month of April. Local physical activity providers will offer Casey residents free or low-cost options to come and try a sport or recreation activity. Box Fit Oakgrove Community Centre offers boxing fitness for adults in the park. 89 - 101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South. Registration required. All ages. Phone: 0424 754 050.

Cycling for fun and fitness at the Lynbrook Community Centre:This is a social group of people who like to cycle. Casual riding on cycling paths and small distance from the roadside. Corner of Lynbrook Boulevard and Harris Street, Lynbrook. Registration required. All ages Phone: 9792 7370.

Adult jazz dance class: Backstage Dance Academy Come along and enjoy a jazz dance with the fabulous teacher Elli. 10/25-35 Cranbourne Road, Narre Warren. Registration required. Participant age: 18 and over. Phone: 97967165 or email: info@backstagedanceacademy. com.au.

What's the best thing about being being a butcher? You get to meet a lot of interesting people. What is your favorite movie? Enemy of the State with Will Smith and Gene Hackman. What's the funniest thing you have seen or heard in your shop? A funny story in my shop many years ago. We had a regular customer who always wanted to smell the lamb's fry before she bought it to make sure it was fresh. So one of my butchers was presenting the lamb's fry to her, holding it on his hand and was trying to put it directly under her nose. She came down as he went up and smack, bang lamb's fry right in her face!!! At school I...... At high school I wasn't the best student, I just wanted to work and earn money. At the time I had a part time job in a butcher shop as a clean up boy which then led to an apprenticeship. If you could play in any sporting event world-wide ,what would it be? Moto GP, love motorbikes, actually lets go crazier, Aisle of Mann.

Elvis Presley and John Lennon.

Which six dinner guests dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? For dinner I would have Mick Doohan, Michael Schumacher, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee,

What's something you love to throw on the BBQ or cook in the oven? I love to cook a trio of Meats which is a combination of a rib eye of beef, pork fillet, lamb

back strap trussed up into a roll and covered in pork crackle! By the way we do sell these by special order!! Best concert you have been to? Haha back in my day, Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Smoking ban’s grey zone By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Disability access to the $125 million Bunjil Place is in sharp focus.

Buggy plan By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Erratic driver faces charges Dandenong Divisional Response Unit members have charged a man following an incident on the Monash Freeway on Sunday 1 April. It is alleged a man was driving erratically along the outbound lanes of the freeway in Berwick about 3.40am. The car caught fire about 4.10am near the Tynong Road exit in Tynong. The driver, a 23-year-old Traralgon man, first caught police attention about 3.40am on Intrepid Drive, Berwick, and refused to stop when officers tried to intercept him.

Police said the man then drove his white 2003 Holden Commodore outbound along the Monash Freeway’s inbound lanes. About 500 metres from the Tynong Road exit in Tynong, the man’s vehicle caught fire about 4.10am. Police alleged the driver ran from the car but they arrested him in nearby bushland a short time later with help from the Dog Squad. The driver was charged with conduct endangering life and other unrelated offences and has been remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 9 April.

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A buggy had been suggested to transport people from Bunjil Place to its distant disabled car parks, a Casey Council report reveals. The proposal with possible volunteer drivers was discussed at a Casey Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting on 12 February, but has not been enacted by the council. The lack of accessible parking has become a hot issue since Bunjil's 85-space basement car park - including disabled parking and a lift - was closed to the public. The nearest disabled parking bay is at least 200 steps from the customer service desk, and requires crossing in the elements over Patrick North East Drive. "Feedback is that they are quite a distance away and some have been unavailable when large events are taking place in the plaza," the minutes of the meeting state. Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon said she loved the buggy idea. "It came from a suggestion from one of the access and inclusion members, who would

look to providing the buggy. "I'm passionate about access being available to everyone to Bunjil Place." She said she was pleased by the response of council officers to fixing up access issues since the building opened in October. Casey has followed up suggestions for an accessibility improvement audit and handrails on the footbridges over the northern dry moat. The committee also spoke about the difficulty of finding entry and exit points in Bunjil's glass wall, and "many more" accessibility issues inside the building. Bunjil's design complied with disability access and building code standards. But there was an identified "gap between best practice and ... baseline requirements," according to the committee's minutes. Bunjil Close Out Projects manager Mark Dibsdale recently told Star News that 22 accessible parking bays were located as close as possible to the entrances of Casey ARC and Bunjil. An additional two accessible parking bays were set to be installed in the ARC car park.

Casey Hospital, like every Victorian hospital, seems caught in a legal "grey zone" unable to enforce a four-metre smoking ban outside its entrances. As a regular visitor in recent weeks, 'David' told Star News there were non-complying smokers nearly every time he'd attended the hospital. He requested a smoker to obey the ban and she laughed in his face, he says. "Every time we went to the hospital - which was over 20 times - there's someone smoking at the entrance. "A staff member told me to write to the newspapers about it. "Why don't they put up signs saying there's on-the-spot fines?" 'David' worries about the patients - including those with respiratory problems - who are wheeled through the entrances. "Babies are being brought in and out of the entrances - and people are still smoking. "They are so selfish. They don't give a crap." Concerns have been raised about the safety of patients and medical staff requesting smok-

ers to comply since a surgeon died outside Box Hill Hospital in May 2017. A man has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in a Supreme Court hearing over the allegedly fatal punch on the surgeon. It was alleged that the punch was prompted by a request for the man not to smoke near the hospital's entrance. In a statement, Monash Health backed the smoking ban, with smoking ban signs at each of its hospitals. "If our security staff at Casey Hospital observe someone smoking, the person will be asked to smoke away from the Hospital." However, Australian Medical Association president Lorraine Baker said there was an enforcement "grey zone" around the smoking ban. There was a public expectation that hospitals would enforce the ban, but the authority lay with local government officers, Dr Baker said. "It's difficult and one hopes that given a prompt, people would respond favourably not to smoke outside hospitals." In this situation, if there were repeated breaches, Casey Council could be called to enforce the ban, she said.

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Newborn baby Alesana Finau has been celebrated for reaching a special milestone at Casey's maternal and child health service. Alesana is the 100,000th registration since the service's online database was launched 15 years ago. She and parents Brooke and Doug were

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SE in need The South-East needs funding for an airport, rail links, irrigation and more, says an advocacy group. South East Melbourne (SEM) requested a meeting with Urban Infrastructure and Cities Minister Paul Fletcher after the area missed out in the latest Infrastructure Australia priority projects list. SEM chair Simon McKeon said the SouthEast was home to 1.2 million people - a quarter of Melbourne's population - provided 470,000 jobs and was responsible for 20 per cent of the state's economic output. "Our population is growing so rapidly that jobs growth is falling behind population growth," he said.

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An 18-year-old driver modified his Commodore's suspension into an unsafe state and then crashed while speeding through a chicane in a Berwick estate, a court heard. The man had rendered his car unroadworthy by removing its rear suspension and lowering the springs, police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Gary Van Der Poel told Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 29 March. With two passengers on board, the Pplate driver clipped a chicane at 60km/h on a 50km/h section of Bellevue Drive on 8 January about 8.30pm. He lost control of the car due to a combination of speed and the reconfigured suspension, Lead Sen Const Van Der Poel said. The car crashed head-on into a parked vehicle, causing "considerable damage" to the front of both, the court was told. When police arrived, both vehicles were

facing in the same direction. The front passenger suffered shock and a soft-tissue injury to her left arm. She was taken to Casey Hospital by ambulance, the court heard. The man faced charges of dangerous driving, and driving as a P-plate holder with more than one peer passenger. The accused's car had hit a pothole just before entering the chicane, defence lawyer Esan Pilai told the court. He hadn't had a licence for long, had compensated the other car owner and expressed remorse, Mr Pilai said. The crash could have had far worse consequences, he conceded. Magistrate Julie O'Donnell warned the man that a dangerous driving charge carried a potential jail term. He was fined $800 without conviction, and ordered to complete a safe-driving program.

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IT’S READY AND WAITING Prime location and impressive building that is complete and ready to occupy. Easy access to Freeway, ample on site car parks, fenced front yard, office set up with floor coverings and heating/cooling RSD at rear - Total area 594m2 plus rear yard - Warehouse 486m2, office 108m2. It’s time to update upgrade or up size and this could be yours!! Buy for $659,500 or Lease for $44,550 P/A + GST & Outgoings

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Sophisticated and Secluded Flawlessly presented and built with every premium amenity imaginable, this striking split level family home set in the bowl of a quiet court on 768m2 affords some of the area’s best views. Designed for today’s needs, with 9 & 10ft ceilings to the light filled, airy living spaces – a floorplan that will suit many different styles of families. Immense visual appeal from the front leads you through landscaped gardens, through the front entry – a warm inviting front lounge room with picture window, flooding with sunlight. Head down the modern stair case to the main living zone – a chef’s crisp white kitchen awaits, island bench lined in a Caesarstone finish – genuine butler’s pantry complete with self-cleaning cooking appliances, double sink & dishwasher – the main kitchen area also complete with its own high-end appliances, prep-sink & soft close drawers – excellence in kitchen design. Vehicles well catered for in the double remote garage – extra workshop space included – 2 garden sheds and to top it off, a parking bay for the caravan or trailer! Garfield is trendy and only 15min drive to all amenities and schools – a stone’s throw from the new Gumbuya World too! This one is surely already on your must inspect list!

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Tasty tale of a saucy star By Rebecca Skilton Don’t be fooled by the name. This business is anything but grumpy. Based in Cranbourne East, Grumpy Gary’s is the manufacturer and distributor of awardwinning, natural, handcrafted hot sauces. The exciting new kid on the block taking the chilli world by storm, Grumpy Gary’s is 100 per cent Australian, home-made and the absolute joy and passion of the Muhar family. “It started about four years back when I was working my full-time job,” Grumpy Gary himself, Gary Muhar, explained. “I used to make some hot sauces on the weekend just for myself and I would take them to work to spice up my food. “People started trying the hot sauce from my lunch and began asking ‘what was that hot sauce you had two weeks back?’ ... So I started keeping a record of what I was making and then people started buying and the orders grew. “I continued my full-time work for about a year and a half but (I couldn’t) keep both up and I thought; ‘That’s it, chilli wins!’” Struggling to handle all aspects of the Grumpy Gary’s business alone, Gary’s eldest daughter Nancy was the next to join the chilli venture. The 28-year-old left her full-time position as a nurse to become Grumpy Gary’s national sales manager. “Together Nancy and I were both (putting in) 100 per cent and trying to squeeze 110 per cent out of what we were doing,” Gary said. “So we turned to (my wife Archna and 22-year-old daughter Sabina) and said ‘Guys come on, help us out, we are drowning.’ “That’s when my wife quit her full-time work and she jumped into Grump Gary’s fulltime. She’s now looking after the back of house work. She is basically the brain behind Grumpy Gary’s that makes it function so efficiently. “And then we have Sabina. She’s looking after our social media and our branding. So all that you see on the Grumpy Gary’s website or social media, she’s the person behind it. She’s the one who designs our logos - every graphic you see is designed by Sabina.” Despite having little business training between them, the Muhars joined forces to bring their passion to life; a move that now sees them personally produce more than 1000 bottles of nine hot sauce flavours a week. And while Grumpy Gary’s sauces are stocked in 30 locations Australia wide, customers will still find the Muhars at local and interstate markets, events and festivals, where they love watching their sauces ‘wow’ customers. “This is what we love. This is our passion. Every day we work hard but we are having a good time. Life is a holiday and we are truly blessed,” Gary said. “But you want to know what fires up the whole Grump Gary’s network? It’s the response we get from the customers. It’s the expression

Archna, Gary, Sabina and Nancy Muhar are the passionate family team behind Grumpy Gary's hot sauces. 176940 we see in the customer’s eyes when they taste my hot sauce ... their eyebrows will rise up and their eyes will widen ... It’s like WOW! So that’s what fires us.” While Grumpy Gary’s has already rocked the chilli world, the future is looking just as bright with a number of new chilli products set to enter the Grumpy Gary’s range as well as the introduction of their hottest sauce yet. “It’s all thanks to our customers,” Nancy said.

“We came to Australia 15 years ago now as migrants and the way that this country and its people have accepted us with open arms (is amazing). And now they are giving us incredible feedback about our sauces. There’s nothing better. “We’re blessed to be a part of this amazing culture and this beautiful country. Just the fact that we are able to share a little bit of our food, our culture and our story with people that have so amazingly accepted us, it’s just great.”

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And for anyone wondering about the Grumpy Gary’s name? “When he stops doing his smile, he has this resting grumpy face!” Nancy laughed. “I mean look at me,” Gary said. “What you guys fail to see that behind this grumpy looking guy is a big smiling heart. So that’s what it is, I thought okay the family calls me grumpy, says I look grumpy but I’m not grumpy, okay so if we go on the looks Grumpy Gary is what I am ... Grumpy Gary’s Hot Sauces it is!”

Students invited to industry forums The City of Casey is holding two industry information forums in April designed to help people make informed choices regarding further education, training and career paths. Choosing a career path can be a daunting task, no matter what age. Secondary students especially are pressured into making career decisions while still at school, and the choices they make at this time will affect them for years to come. How do you make the right choice? Information is king, and the industry information forums will bring together local employers and educators to give the right information

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about their industry, what they look for in prospective employees, and what a career in that industry can look like. These sessions are free - but spaces are limited, so book in early. Session one - Future-proof your career in the ICT industry - will be held on Tuesday 17 April at Federation University Berwick campus, 4pm-6pm. Book at ictcareers.eventbrite.com.au Session two - Careers that take you places - will focus on careers in tourism and hospitality. Thursday 19 April, Federation University, Berwick campus, 4pm-6pm. Book at tourismcareers.eventbrite.com.au

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A glimpse of the future Farm World, widely regarded as Victoria’s premier regional agricultural event, attracts more than 55,000 visitors and over 850 exhibitors over four days. The event offers a strong focus on the latest in technology, equipment and information and provides an ideal opportunity to get up close and chat with the experts. There’s plenty at Farm World for both professional and lifestyle farmers together with urban pioneers interested in equipment, livestock, DIY passions, sustainable gardening and horticulture, drone innovation and masses of must-have tools. What would Farm World be without the livestock! Engage with the cattle breeders and check out the different breeds, watch the young kelpie pups being trained, see the beautiful alpacas, take a peek at the equestrian or get all cute with the jumping dog displays. Demonstrations and presentations are active throughout the entire event including those centred around the 2018 theme - Food, Fibre, Future with the Food & Fibre Fiesta. During Saturday and Sunday, the Lardner Park Conference Centre is converted into a Food & Fibre Fiesta showcasing produce, products and info sessions in inspiring ways. The fiesta promises a festive ambience of exhibitor sales, demonstrations and workshops running freeof-charge throughout the weekend. The program of demonstrations and workshops will roll over throughout the day, so visitors can stop and listen as they wish. So, what might you see? turning low-value lambs cuts into delicious smallgoods edible gardens that utilise water reticulation and aquaponics principles introducing baking skills to a new generation

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Free Bush Play Adventure This school holidays, coinciding with the launch of Nature Play Week, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria will host Botanica in Cranbourne Gardens. This free, family event is inspired by artist Darryl Cordell's childhood in the bush and promote outdoor play. The public is invited to bring a picnic and join in the fun.There will be activities for all ages, from a sensory touch experience with gum nuts, stones and nature play for babies, to creature making and naming, leaf rubbing, and weaving activities. Ian Potter Lakeside Precinct, Australian Garden, Cranbourne Gardens. Corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne. Wednesday, 11 April to Saturday, 14 April from 11am to 3pm. No bookings required. Free entry. Phone: 5990 2200. Website: www.rbg.vic.gov.au.

Melbourne's Favourite Circus: Eroni''s Circus is excited to return to 2018 with a variety of amazing, never seen before acts and clown skits in an all new exciting show. Gorgeous and elaborate costuming, original toe tapping music, traditional circus clowns, impeccably groomed animals, and a warm, welcoming circus atmosphere - Eroni''s Circus is a high quality, colourful, entertaining circus experience! Featuring a world class hula hoop artist, beautiful palomino horses, Las Vegas style showgirls, handstand acrobatics, cowgirl lassos, happy Jack Russell dogs, trapeze acts, magic illusions, balancing acts, juggling feats, brand new clown antics and more, making up an unforgettable two hours of entertainment. There will also be a stunning display of aerial acrobatics performed on a beautiful diamonte elephant prop. Marriott Waters Shopping Centre. Thompsons Road and Marriott Boulevard, Lyndhurst. Friday 30th March - Sunday 15th April at 1pm. Every day except Wednesday. Friday and Saturday at 1pm and 7.30pm. Entry prices: $15 per child and $20 per adult. Ticket Office and amusements open one hour before each performance.Circus Hotline : 0477 874 784. Website: www.eroniscircus.com

St John's Quilters exhibition The St John's Quilters will run its annual exhibition and raffle during a three-day exhibition. The group will raise funds for the Blairlogie Living and Learning Inc. in Cranbourne South. There will also be a raffle with one night getaway prize up for grabs for two people at the RACV Inverloch Resort including breakfast and dinner. St John's Anglican Church at 27 Childers St, Cranbourn on Friday 13 April at 7pm-9.30pm (Friday night is $20 with bookings essential) and Saturday, 14 April from 10am-4pm and Sunday, 15 April from 12pm-4pm (entry is $5 on the weekend). Tickets for the raffle and refreshments will also be available for purchase.

FREEZE! The Heart-Stopping Performance that Defies Gravity Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria will host FREEZE!, the gravity-defying show by Dutch performance artist, Nick Steur, from 14 April. FREEZE! promises "edge of your seat'' fascination, as Nick precariously balances rocks on unbelievable angles; in the peaceful garden locale at both the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria's Melbourne Garden and Cranbourne Garden. Showcasing the patience and unique skill he developed a child, Nick has created a 50-80 minute stone sculpturing performance. No glue, cement or any other trick is involved. Public performances cost $20 for adults and $16 for concession / Friends members /

Under 15. Performances take place at Cranbourne Gardens on Saturday, 14 April from 11am and 3pm, and Sunday, 15 April from 11am and 3pm. For tickets please call Cranbourne - 03 5990 2200, Melbourne - 03 9252 2300 or visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/ whats-on. Please note this is an ages 8+ show.

Writing class with author Hazel Edwards Looking to write an interesting family history piece or memoir? "Every family has secrets. And the extraordinary 'ordinary' stories deserve to be told." Treasured and prolific Australian author, Hazel Edwards' will be running a workshop which includes getting started, crafting stories, and completing your project so that other's will be excited to read it. Suitable for those wishing to improve their writing skills, those contemplating or struggling with book-length projects, such

as family history, corporate history, or autobiography/memoir. Learn how to: boost your research and interviewing skills, organise your material, Please bring along a notebook and a pen. Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 BerwickCranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East on Monday, 30 April from 10am-1pm. Booking essential. Call 5990 0900 or Email: admin@ballaballa. com.au.

Ballroom at Balla Balla Improve your health and make new friends with some easy-to-learn and affordable ballroom and Latin dancing at Balla Balla Community Centre East Cranbourne. Sessions start 16 April at 4.30pm. All are welcome (no age limit). Balla Balla Community Centre East Cranbourne, 65 BerwickCranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East. Cost is just $10-00 per one hour session. The instructor

Narre Warren and District Family History Group Inc general meeting Guest speaker, Anne Blair, will be providing a talk about the website, Scotland's People. Supper will be served after then the general meeting will begin. An entry fee of $3, paid on the night. All visitors are welcome to attend. Wednesday, 11 April. Meeting room of the Cranbourne Library, 1/65 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne at 7.30pm. Please use Casey Radio entrance. Contact Lynne Bradley at president@nwfg.org.au or phone 8787 5558. All visitors are welcome to attend.

Seniors activities Berwick Seniors welcome new members who would like to join their club and enjoy good company and activities such as indoor croquet, billiards, table tennis, darts, board games and bingo. The club days are Fridays, 9.30am-1.30pm.112 High Street, Berwick. Details: 9707 2017.

Habitat GardeningWorkshop Cranbourne Friends RBG Victoria Inc invites the community to participate in a Gardening workshop which goes well beyond learning just about plants. The Workshop will explore the special relationships between plants and animals of all kinds that can help to make your garden really come alive. AB Bishop, will be our keynote speaker. She has just finished writing a book on the subject of this workshop which will be published later this year. AB will also be interviewing some habitat gardeners about their experiences in developing Habitat Gardens. Other guest speakers will be horticulturalists Broni Swartz, Emmaline Bowman, and Rodger Elliot. As a special highlight, we will finish the day by visiting 'The Whisper Garden' of Shari Judges and David Duncan which shares a boundary with the Cranbourne Gardens. Sunday 29 April from 9.30am-4.00pm at the Australian Garden Auditorium, Cranbourne Gardens. Members $60. Non-members $75. Students $30. Bookings are essential; to book, go to www.rbgfriendscranbourne.org.au. Queries: Rodger Elliot 8774 2483; 0448 103 892.

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Gear up for Island circuit Add some speed to these school holidays by heading to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit go-kart track. Guests will have the exciting opportunity to try the circuit's new French Sodi RT8 Evo2 go-karts, which feature Honda GX 270 cc engines, bump out 9 horsepower and will hit top speeds of 65kph! Other improvements include new easy to use seat adjusters, a higher front blade for greater safety, a new roll bar, seatbelt and bodywork as well as a reinforced steering column. With state-of-the-art seats and pedals fitted, the go-karts can be custom fit for driv-

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Hoop dreams come true By Russell Bennett One of the local area's newest basketball teams is making waves for its simple motto: Everyone is welcome. The Pakenham Storm Basketball club plays at the Cardinia Life Stadium, and from its inception just a few months ago has already signed up 30 players. The brainchild of local police officer Steve Butler, the Storm caters to young players of all experience and ability levels, or personal backgrounds. With Under-12s and Under-14s sides already entered into the winter season, the club is giving local kids from all walks of life the chance to play, whether they have a disability or their families are experiencing some kind of financial hardship. "I wanted to make it an easier exercise for those people to get involved in the game," Steve said. "That was where the idea originally formed, so we've looked at those people and I've got a couple of young people who have intellectual disabilities and those types of things who've been turned away from other clubs. They just want to be part of a team environment." The Storm was originally only going to have two teams, but that number has already jumped to four in a short space of time. The Lakeside Community Bank has also jumped on board, providing their support to the club by way of a $500 cheque to help with their expenses for their inaugural season. "We like to get involved in the community - whether it's sport, education, or whatever it might be," said Lakeside Community Bank branch manager Campbell Connell. "It was a good opportunity to help the kids, especially with Steve's concept - kids who're

Steve Butler, Jasmine, Amber, Ashley, Molly (front), Mia, Brenda Watts, and Lakeside Community Bank branch manager Campbell Connell at the launch of the Pakenham Storm. The Lakeside Community Bank donated $500 to their cause. maybe not as well off as some others in the community. "If we could help him out with some funds to keep his fees down and get more kids involved, that's really why we want to get involved." While the club is still fielding enquires particularly on social media - registrations

have closed for this winter season. "We've had a fantastic response," Steve said. "We've had other people wanting to help sponsor as well, so we're just doing what we can to try and keep the fees down and hopefully build on that.

"We've had a moto that we don't want to say no to anyone, regardless of what background they're from. "We want to try and include everyone and get them to be part of a nice, big happy family so to speak." For more, search for 'Pakenham Storm Basketball Club' on Facebook.

Miller races to the title at Alexandra Speedway By Dean Thompson The Sports Sedan Victorian tile at Alexandra did not disappoint when the feature race produced underdog performances, big crashes, heartache breakdowns and a big mover from towards the back of the field. Across nine Sports Sedan qualifying races, three of them finished with a less than one second margin and the closest margin being .172 of a second when Nathan Shortis defeated Dale Morrison. The twenty five lap title race had Jack Van Bremen and Dale Smith qualify on the front row in superb performances. The race had two attempts to start. The first attempt ended with Russell Smith and Jeff Blencowe both damaged and out of the race. After the re-start Van Bremen and Smith ran with each other strongly, but Brendan Miller soon took control of the race as his brother Damien started his move through the field. Pakenham local, Damien Miller led late in the race, as Leigh Bourke was pressing hard and the big moment came when Van Bremen creamed into the wall, bounced back off the concrete and into Shane Kruger. Both were out of the race and second placed driver Brendan Miler pulled infield with his car overheating, leaving his brother to lead Bourke and Kershaw at the re-start. After the race restart, Miller claimed victory with Bourke second. The margin at the end was just .390 of a second. After the race, Miller went on to thank his crew, family and supporters along with the officials and volunteers of a terrific race track that had four new records set during the night, including a new one lap record for Sports Sedan set by Brendan Miller of 20.482. "My crew had to work hard for me tonight, we had to replace our clutch during the night and it set us back in the last heat as we were not quite ready and between then and the final we got it sorted and started back in thirteenth." Miller said. "I wasn't too concerned starting so far back before the race and I had fun working through the field, it was tougher to get to the front though than I thought. Great racing from all. 30 STAR NEWS

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Damien Miller claimed the Sports Sedan Victoria Championship. Congratulations to the other podium winners and thank you to everybody for a great night." In the first ever running of the Valley Legends Classic to honour Alexandra Standard Saloon legends, Vuillermin made a pass by race leader at the time Mark Miles at turn four of the feature race. From there, Vuillermin won the drag race to the finish line, winning by just .105 of a second ahead of Miles. In the Junior Sedan racing Kasey Garlick,

Ricky Cornwall, Courtney Meakins and Callum Potter figured at the front of the field in the Speedway Sedans Australia A Grade Juniors. Garlick won one heat, whilst Cornwall took the other two, before she won the final by just .391 of a second. In the Speedway Sedans Australia B Grade Juniors Rhys Meakins won all three of his heat races after much of the night being required to compete back to back in races as an entrant in the VSC Juniors, which was also on the same night. Meakins won the final ahead of first-

Picture: VERN AND JACKIE PARKER time Alexandra track entrants Logan Mair and Kiarna Barton. Finally the Victorian Speedway Council Juniors feature event was another close affair with Connor Donegan taking the win and an eight lap track record for the class with a time of 3:16.686. Next race meeting is April 21st with a major Junior Sedan meeting which includes the Junior Sedan Promotional Association series round. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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It’s Chaos on the pitch By Wendy Williamson Eight teams battled in sweltering conditions recently for the honour of taking out the inaugural Women’s Chaos Cup. The day was hosted by Pakenham United Football Club at the club’s home ground, the IYU Recreation Reserve in Henry Road. Spectators numbered between 100 and 150. “Morwell run a Men’s Chaos Cup. We figured it was about time we did something for the ladies,” club president Lisa Forster explained. She said the Chaos Facebook page, from which the cups take their name, is a great supporter of football, regularly filming games and uploading the footage. It posted after the Women’s Chaos Cup: “To Pakenham United FC you put on a fantastic event” and “Well done to all the people behind the scenes running the event”.

Held in celebration of International Women’s Day, the day proved a great opportunity for women to show what they are made of. Lisa described the weather as “crazy ridiculous hot”. She said the players did very well under the trying conditions. Rachael Woodham from Unlock Real Estate, sponsors of the day, was also full of admiration for the players. “The girls played four 90-minute games. They started at 9am and didn’t finish until 6pm,” she said. The eight teams played a round robin competition. Victory went to Berwick City in the final. The side kicked two goals to defeat Morwell Pegasus 2-0 and take out the 2018 Women’s Chaos Cup. Lisa was thrilled with the success of the day and has high hopes of making it an annual event at Pakenham.

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PAKENHAM GOLF On Monday 26 March, Stableford was played at Pakenham and Richard Murphy continued his strong form by winning with 40 points. Albert "Ball Hunter" Campbell was runner up with 37 points. The members played Par last Wednesday, with the club's "Malaysian Celebrity", Frankie Chiu winning A Grade, with +2 on a countback from our self-confessed "angry golfer" Brian Tollkuhn. The B Grade winner was Alex Green with an impressive +5, with Jack Hines (+4) coming second. Alex Green also won the Supercomp with +3. Tina Cowie won the Wednesday Twilight 'Final Night' and took out the Marg Blake Memorial with 23 points. The competition for the ladies on Thursday 29 March was Stableford. The winner was Dawn Van Roy with 35 points. It's great to see Dawn finish with a good score as she has been practicing regularly, as well as having a few lessons from Scott. The runner up was Marg Andrews with 34 points.

Alex "I Can't Putt" Green won the competition on Friday, with 41 points on a countback from Nick Angelopoulos. We also had Col Baker and Nick Angelopoulos winning with their Scratchie tickets, whilst Dave Manning won the Eagles Nest on the 3rd hole. Stableford was played on Saturday, with a great turnout. The A Grade winner was Graeme Pretty (40 points), with Peter Norman (37 points) claiming second. B Grade was won by Tony Gray (41 points), with Mark Klaver (39 points) not far behind. The C Grade winner was Portia Hall (40 points) and Sean Keuneman (38 points) came second. Mark Klaver had a great day, winning two nearest the pins. Bob MacTaggart was the only successful Scratchie. On Sunday 25th March, there was some great golf played. You would feel quite confident handing in your scorecard when you finished with 44 points. Unfortunately for William Gourley, that was only good enough for second as Ray Hewitt had an unbelievable day and won the comp with 45 points. 4BBB Challenge Cup winners; Bev Clymo and Anne Donovan.

QUIZ NUMBER 1602 1. WHICH country produced a world record score to beat Australia in a one-day cricket international in 2006? 2. IN which athletics event must competitors have continuous contact with the ground? 3. WHICH former West Indian sporting legend became Barbados’ Minister for Tourism? 4. WHO scored the most runs in cricket’s Big Bash in 2017-18? 5. WHICH Australian event is believed to be the world’s oldest professional running race? 6. WHAT sport features the terms ‘pin’ and ‘catch-as-catch-can’? 7. WHICH Frenchman won three gold medals for skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics? 8. WHICH great jockey rode 15 winners from 29 starts at the 1969 Randwick easter carnival? 9. WHICH American-based sport attempted to go world-wide in the 1990s? 10. WHO scored his 1,000th goal in first class soccer in 1969? 11. WHICH country won the hockey gold medal at every Olympic Games from 1928 to 1956? 12. WHO has scored the most goals in English Premier Lleague soccer history? 13. WHAT is the term for a full-blooded drive in ice hockey? 14. Which great AFL coach died in 2014? 15. WHICH Russian won the 5,000 and 10,000 metres running double at the 1956 Olympics? 16. WHICH club has won the most AFL premierships? 17. WHAT sport does Robert Redford play in the movie, ‘The Natural’? 18. WHICH English cricketer led Tasmania to its historic 1979 Gillette Cup win? 19. IN which sport did Russia embark on a nation-wide tour of Australia in 1987? 20. WHICH famous battlefield figure was once president of the United States Olympic committee?

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