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Library comes to life

By Mitchell Clarke Dressing for the occasion, the students at Pakenham Consolidated School celebrated Book Week.

The kids transformed into superheroes and fairies for the day as they read their favourite stories and made face masks and hats.Vice principal Colin Price said the school has a big push on literacy and reading at the moment.

"It was a good community event," Mr Price said.

"All the parents and grandparents love seeing their children all dressed up and it gets the kids focused on books and reading."

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Kmart concerns building new estates but have nothing here for the people to do but walk around our pathetic excuse of a shopping centre," another added.

One man, Graham Wilson said it could be time to "refresh the council" stating this type of development would be "great" for a growing township.

But some people believe Pakenham is already too congested and a complex like this would contribute to more pain on the roads.

"It's not that big of a deal really is it? Less congestion on the roads, and honestly it would only be a place for the thugs to hang out and

cause trouble," Jude Newman-Tope said.

"We have enough of that as it is. Fountain Gate is close enough."

Kmart Australia said they were always looking for new locations to bring their stores, including Pakenham.

"At this time we will continue to explore store location options and advise the community with a formal announcement on completion," a Kmart spokesperson said.

Council will discuss the proposed complex in their town planning meeting on Monday 2 September.

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It seems as though Cardinia Shire Council aren't listening to the deafening screams to build a Kmart in the municipality.

At this stage, Pakenham won't be home to the popular discount department store, despite the hype surrounding a proposed complex at the vacant site in front of Cardinia Life.

The complex was set to feature the Kmart along with Coles, a cinema, medical centre and various speciality retail and food/beverage outlets.

As recommended in council's town planning report, the proposed use and development of the land is contrary to the purpose and objectives of the Cardinia Shire Planning Scheme and therefore "should not be supported".

The recommendation has angered the community, with Kmart fanatics taking to social media to voice their despair.

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Hall stays at heart of life

By Andrew Cantwell The Officer community was put to the test last week to see if it was more than a collection of rapidly expanding housing estates - to see if there was still the beating heart of a community in what was once a quiet country town.

At issue was the Officer Public Hall and whether Officer residents would rally to reform its management committee, which - through personal circumstances and people moving on - was no longer functioning as it should.

And because the hall is on Crown Land managed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), the danger was that the department could be forced to close the hall.

At a special meeting called Wednesday night 21 August - with an overcast sky and cold wind blowing - Officer's community spirit rose to the challenge.

It wasn't the biggest meeting the hall has ever seen, with just over a dozen attending - but it was perhaps the most significant in a number of years.

Chaired by Mike Petrovich, of the Officer Community Association, and addressed by Sarah Wordsworth, from DELWP, the duties of the committee were listed briefly and clearly.

And when the invitation was given to fill out nomination forms, the people responded - hesitantly at first, but committed none-theless.

The hall is modest but well used, by dance groups, a theatre group and a church group among others, and even for weddings and parties on occasion.

A karate class was just finishing up as interested residents milled outside waiting for the meeting time to tick around.

Mike Petrovich said the Officer Community Association used to meet there, too. But

Meeting chairman Mike Petrovich, right, with Cr Brett Owen and DELWP's Sarah Wordsworth, centre, plus representatives from user groups and interested residents at Wednesday night's meeting.

Picture: Andrew Cantwell because they sometimes had trouble finding available bookings they'd taken to meeting at the footy clubrooms.

Regular bookings for the loyal following is a good problem to have for the new committee, once formed.

But as the rapid growth continues, booking availability could also be problem for the future.

No doubt, Officer's community spirit will rise to that challenge, too.

Ranges Ward councillor Brett Owen attended the meeting, and said afterwards he heartened by the community's response.

"It was a great turnout. I was rapped to see over 11 members of our community put their hands up to be on the new hall committee'" he said.

"What a fantastic result which will ensure that the hall will continue to be available to the community.

"Council will support the new committee with training opportunities, assistance with meeting procedures and future grant opportunities.

"I look forward to working with the new committee."

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By Rowan Forster A lifesaving Pakenham-based venture, spear-

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According to government figures, 45 per cent of metropolitan emergency department presentations are non-urgent.

Tiny Hearts has also compiled statistics from participants, illustrating the importance of teaching the critical first aid skills.

After the course, 98 per cent of parents said they felt more confident to act effectively in an emergency.

Almost 50 per cent reported that they had used their acquired infant and child first aid knowledge within six months of undertaking the course.

Narre Warren's Shelby Cooke, who performed CPR on her choking two-year-old daughter while paramedics rushed to their home, stressed the importance of first aid training.

She believes that had she not received the course through her workplace, her daughter may have suffocated.

"I still owe everything to having those skills," she said.

"The more people that are equipped with them, the less tragedies we're going to see with children, babies and toddlers.

"It's such a frightening thing to go through - so you need to be prepared."

The free sessions will be held across the region, including at Beaconhills College, in Pakenham.

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A lifesaving Pakenham-based venture, spearheaded by a paramedic and a teacher, has received a federal cash injection to provide free first aid training throughout Melbourne's south-east.

Tiny Hearts - founded by sisters Rachael Waia and Nikki Jurcutz - will arm 1800 local parents and carers with the skillsets required to save their children in the event of an emergency.

In a regional first, 300 parents are also set to be trained bilingually, catering for Chinese and Afghan communities.

Their journey began in a garage, but Tiny Hearts now has a headquarters in Pakenham's Industrial Park - proving that business success is attainable under the most challenging circumstances.

Ms Waia, a former educator and volunteer first responder, was first aid trained when she was just 15 years old.

She is determined to share her vital knowledge with as many parents as possible.

"I've got two kids of my own and I know what it's like when they choke and when they're really sick," she said.

"Because we've got such a good report built with our parents, we get a lot of feedback where they say, hey, you literally saved our babies' lives.

"I love what I do - waking up and making a difference."

Tiny Hearts worked in conjunction with the South East Melbourne Primary Health Network to secure the federal grant.

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IN BRIEF Hit-run driver

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 24-year-old driver in an unregistered V8 ute has sped down the wrong side of Princes Highway, Pakenham during a mid-afternoon police pursuit, a court has heard.

Dean Nathan Russo, a repeat offender of Pakenham, pleaded guilty to speeding away from police at a BP service station next to the Pakenham police station about 2.52pm on 31 March.

Despite police activating their lights, Russo's red Holden ute "lost traction" at the servo and drove up to 104 km/h west along the highway.

He crossed over to the wrong side of the road, headlong into mid-afternoon traffic as he crossed the Cardinia Road signalised intersection.

Though he escaped at the time, Russo was arrested later that day.

He initially told police that he'd been bashed and robbed of the ute while trying to sell it.

He claimed he'd walked home from Cranbourne with no socks and shoes after the 'robbery'.

Russo also pleaded guilty to disqualified driving in Pakenham in December.

His car was impounded for 30 days after police intercepted him.

On 27 August, defence lawyer Nick Power submitted for Dandenong Magistrates' Court to take into account Russo's intellectual disability, ADHD and possible personality disorder.

A jail term would serve "some purpose" but in other aspects would be "counter-productive", Mr Power said.

"He's still maturing, though slowly.

"All hope is not lost for Mr Russo."

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen likened Russo's behaviour to "discharging a firearm in a public place".

It was fortunate that other drivers took evasive action, he said.

"Usually, drivers don't give a sideways glance (as they enter a traffic light-controlled intersection)."

He noted that Russo at the time had been on a community corrections order for dangerous driving while pursued by police.

"What do you do with him?" he pondered.

"The driving until police lost sight of him was incredibly dangerous."

Mr Vandersteen said though there was a risk of harm in custody, Russo was in "prison territory".

His sentence was deferred for a hearing at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 29 October.

Poison meal for man’s best friend

By Jessica Anstice

Pakenham puppy Scrubby was allegedly targeted with dog bait over the weekend.

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There's been another case of suspected dog baiting in Pakenham after a suspicious chunk of meat was found in a residents backyard on Saturday.

The attempted poisoning of Blue Heeler Scrubby is the latest of several incidents this year in the area. Dog owner Tarni Bailey was left shocked that someone allegedly attempted to poison her beloved pet.

Ms Bailey says she found a piece of raw, discoloured chicken in her backyard on Thomas Street, along Henty Street on Saturday morning.

"Luckily my puppy was still asleep and didn't notice it. I only live with my dad so I asked him if he had given it to our dog in which he said he hadn't," she explained.

"It hasn't happened before, although we have had someone shining a torch at our dog over our fence late at night while we were home but they ran off once my dad caught them.

"I feel angry and annoyed that someone has attempted to poison my dog. He's loved by me and my family so dearly."

Overnight on Saturday, Ms Bailey's dad woke to the sound of the property's side gate being opened.

"Our gates are too heavy for the wind to blow open. Our dog jumps on them sometimes and even then they don't open. I struggle to open them some days."

Ms Bailey doesn't understand why Scrubby was potentially targeted as he "doesn't bark much, only when new people are over as he is protective".

"I'm concerned that it may happen again and next time he won't be so lucky," she added.

SPRING IS COMING BEAT THE RUSH

A Berwick woman was left shaken after her vehicle was rear-ended and the alleged offender driver drove off without swapping details on Thursday 8 August.

The woman said she was turning left onto Clyde Road from Bermersyde Road in Berwick when her black Nissan Tiida was pushed into oncoming traffic at 8.48am.

The other vehicle was described as a white 4WD with a white bullbar.

Before the 4WD allegedly took off, the woman attempted to make verbal contact with the driver but the driver denied their involvement in the incident.

The woman is urging witnesses to contact Narre Warren Police Station on 9705 3111.

She is also appealing to any vehicle repair companies in the Casey/Cardinia regions that may have seen the vehicle described.

Vandals strike BMX club Casey BMX has had to cancel events after heartless vandals smashed an electronic box used to operate their entry gate.

Members of the club at Casey Fields have been left gutted by the senseless act.

Club president Adrian Bognar said nothing was stolen but two components of the gate had been "smashed to pieces".

He said it's believed the incident took place sometime between Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon of 25-26 August.

"What we believe may have happen is that these people have tried to diffuse the gate and put a crack into it," Mr Bognar said.

"What they don't understand is: we take some of the stuff out and it's not going to work without those components.

"Then they've just decided to smash a few bits," he said.

"It's something we've got to reorder now ... without one component it's hopeless."

Mr Bognar said he believed Casey Council may cover the costs for the repair which is estimated to be $3,000.

He said a key part called the brainbox was smashed open and found dumped at a nearby path.

"It was damaged so I'm not sure if that still works or not," he said.

Mr Bognar said it was a big inconvenience: "We can't run the gate at all. We can't run any of our club meetings or any of our open gate nights which generate the income for us."

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Growing need for respite

By Brendan Rees Carers looking forward for a chance to have a break at a new respite service in Berwick may face a longer wait - despite its doors opening just weeks ago.

Services have begun to fill fast at the facility, which opened at the beginning of August.

“Our Casey Cottage in Berwick is now establishing a waitlist,” Kimberley Donovan, chief executive of 39Plus, said.

The non-for-profit organisation at Cardinia Road, which also has a centre in Rosebud, offers 24/7 support services for older people, people with disabilities, and their carers.

There are six beds at the Berwick site, with a total of 14 flexible respite beds available across the two locations.

When asked why there was such a high demand, Ms Donovan said: “Our unique service model offers flexibility and a genuine focus on the individual.“ “The statement ‘I wish you offered this type of care in more locations’ is echoed frequently by a large number of our customers and carers,“ she said.

“Our customers become part of an extend family and the aesthetics of our service environments achieve a home away from home feel.“ Ms Donovan said if there were more resources available 39plus could fill respite homes across the state as the option of residential aged care did not suit the needs of everyone.

More funding and affordable properties from which to run their services would help alleviate high demand for clients, she said.

LaTrobe MP Jason Wood encouraged the centre to apply for a grant through the National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIS) Information, Linkages and Capacity Building program.

Mr Wood said the program was unique in that it is for all Australians with disability, not just NDIS participants.

“I want to see people in La Trobe having more opportunities to participate in and contribute to the community and the NDIS funding will go towards building inclusive communities right across our country,” he said.

“I would encourage all eligible organisations in La Trobe to apply today.“ Meanwhile the centre has hit the ground running to prepare for its official launch.

Kimberley Donovan, CEO of 39Plus, customer Charmaine and regional manager Amanda Mitchell.

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Police body cameras roll out in Casey Casey police will be equipped with body worn cameras as the roll out to the area begins from next week.

More than 11,000 cameras will be deployed by 2020, with the Casey area next on the list to receive them, which includes Endeavour Hills and Narre Warren police stations.

A body worn camera is a tool worn on a police officer's uniform which is used to record video and audio footage.

Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett said the body worn cameras are a boost to police capabilities in the area.

"The introduction of body worn cameras is expected to deliver improved community safety, enhanced evidence gathering, increased police safety and accountability," he said.

"The initial pilot we conducted in April 2018 showed us that camera usage policies, infrastructure and training for police had

worked well and police were comfortable using the technology within their first one or two shifts.

"Given the pleasing results of their function along with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community, we are in the process of rolling the cameras out to more officers.

"We are pleased to be expanding the body worn cameras to more officers, with the aim to

have 11,000 general duties police and Protective Services Officers equipped one by 2020."

AC Barrett said police officer would undergo regular training which includes the use and functions of the body worn camera.

From next week, body worn cameras will start to be used by Casey general duties and highway patrol police officers of the rank of sergeant and below.

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Hoons tear up park

By Brendan Rees An angry resident says he's fed up with fourwheel-drive vehicles tearing up the track at Narre Warren's Bayview Park.

George says the park cops a "weekly trashing" by hoons - and has called on Casey Council to fix the issue.

"We taxpayers have spent millions rehabilitating the park and yet every week more damage is done," he said.

"I don't know why they let it happen."

According to George, who did not wish to give his surname, people often broke in via a fence off Brundrett Road.

"I have rung the council several times to no avail and recently tried to report a group of youths breaking down a fence but the receptionist wouldn't even write down their rego, telling me to call the police," he said.

He said hoons came dangerously close to gas pipes and communications facilities.

"I can see them from my house ... tearing around at night," George said.

"It looks like only a catastrophic interruption to vital infrastructure in Bayview Park will get Casey council out of their ivory tower to stop the weekly trashing."

Deputy mayor Rosalie Crestani said senseless damage to the park was frustrating and council was looking at ways to curb the behaviour.

"We're doing our best at council ... the park is very big - we're trying to look at ways to sort that out."

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By Jessica Anstice Hoons have torn up Bayview Park. 197166 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Damage caused by hoons at the park. 197166 the park was one way of reducing anti-social behaviour.

"It tends to be occurring across the city. It's how can we sort of lock it up to ensure that it has makes it difficult for illegal users to break in."

Cr Crestani urged residents who had any information to contact council.

In what could be deemed Australia's tastiest competition, Griffin and Morris Village Butchers Berwick have been named as producing some of the best bacon in the state, just in time for International Bacon Day on 31 August.

Griffin and Morris Village Butchers Berwick bacon was announced second in the 2019 Australian PorkMark Bacon Awards in the Full Rasher category.

Kerr Griffin and Steve Morris from the Berwick butcher shop produced the bacon, made from 100 percent Australian pork, which stood out over 140 entries.

"The cornerstone of good bacon is to source the finest produce," Mr Griffin said.

Australian Pork Limited marketing general manager Peter Haydon says the competition shines a light on small goods makers who are using 100 percent Australian pork to produce their bacon, which is great news for both producers and bacon-lovers.

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shoppers are selecting isn't made with local ingredients," Mr Haydon said.

"Many people are surprised to learn that 80 percent of bacon sold in Australia is made using imported pork which may not be subject to the same quality, welfare and environmental standards as our production systems.

"If you want to support Australian pig farmers, look for the pink Australian Pork logo on pack. Otherwise check the bar chart on the Country of Origin label has a percentage of over 90 percent of Australian ingredients."

The process behind naming these bacons as Queensland's top was hotly contested, not only by the entrants, but with a spot on the judging panel being a hot ticket.

All entries were judged in their raw and cooked form by a panel of four passionate bacon connoisseurs Fleischmeister Horst Schurger, chefs Simon Bestley, Adam Moore and Paul McDonald.

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This exciting initiative is the irst of its kind in Gippsland schools and will bring to life the magic of music for students in the region. stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Led by our Artist-In-Residence Mr Benjamin Sim, the St Paul’s Academy of Music will be a rare opportunity for musical students to access specialist training and performances along with musical mentoring opportunities.

Open to selected students, the Academy of Music will ofer a dedicated focus for the development of students’ chamber, orchestral and musical skills. With specialist orchestral instrumentalists and vocal tutors, an opportunity for solo and chamber performances will be available both internally and externally at a range of venues. Incorporating live concert exposure and collaboration with professional performers, the Academy of Music is sure to inspire students and take their learning and musical skills to another level.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Friday 23 August, a story was shared to the Berwick Star News Facebook page about State Government plans to remove the Clyde Road level crossing with works to begin next year. Here's how our readers responded online: Gorky Morgan: Thank goodness. I hope that they can also provide the fire department with a brand new state of the art building somewhere else on Clyde Road and move them and also give the Little by Little coffee shop a good payout or find somewhere really fantastic to move them. That way they can knock them both down and provide much needed parking for all of us that cant get a car park for the train after 7am.

Janine Kimberley: No foresight at all, should have been done with the duplication, now will cost more than it would have then. The traffic there is horrendous at the best of times, it will be worse while this goes on.

Peter Douglas: The worst. Lost count of times - copping the train crossing after already sitting at the red lights for five minutes. Friday thumbs up!

Robert Maglicic: Needed but this won't fix the congestion issues on Clyde Rd. There are so many traffic lights over such a short distance out of sequence culminating to freeway with insufficiently sized turn lanes. Good idea but think bigger people.

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Thumbs down To people who have no consideration when going between cars with their shopping trolley and opening their doors wide while getting in and out of cars. I do not appreciate the dints and scratches left on my car.

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A labour of love

By Danielle Kutchel When David and Lauryn Jordan decided they were ready to have a baby, they knew it wouldn't be an easy journey.

Mrs Jordan was born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome, a condition that meant she was born without a uterus.

Undaunted, the couple went through two rounds of IVF that resulted in three viable embryos.

The next step was to find a surrogate, so they joined the Australian Surrogacy Community Facebook group to explore their options.

Surrogate Sarah got in touch with them and the trio gradually got to know each other through online messages before finally meeting face to face at the Australian Surrogacy Conference.

"The easiest way to describe it is that it's like dating, getting to know her, her husband and her kids," Mr Jordan said.

"We would go to each other's houses and chat and get to know each other, which was a really valuable and important part of the process.

"You need to lay the foundations and work out each other's values to see if it's going to work."

Legally, the Jordans were unable to openly ask Sarah to be their surrogate; they were therefore overjoyed when she made the offer

to them one night in Canberra, where she and her family live.

There were yet more hurdles though, including individual and group counselling sessions, psychological tests, legal advice and finally a submission to the Patient Review Panel - all part of the surrogacy process.

Once they were given the all-clear, the Jordans transferred an embryo to Sarah.

Unfortunately, it miscarried at 10 weeks; but the next embryo was more successful.

The pregnancy was "uneventful", Mr Jordan said, with everything happening as it should, and the Clyde North-based couple made every effort to get to Sarah's appointments interstate.

"She was so respectful of us too and included us in the milestones like the first kick and how she was feeling," Mr Jordan added.

The birth earlier this year was "one of the best experiences of my life", he said. He and Lauryn were allowed in the room with Sarah and her husband in an experience that he will never forget.

Their daughter was born healthy and well and given the name Everlie.

Mr Jordan said Sarah, her husband and her children are considered "part of the family", and they plan to tell Everlie the "absolute truth" about her birth.

"We described it to Sarah's kids as 'Lauryn doesn't have a house in her tummy', so we'll

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David Jordan with daughter Everlie. probably go with that," he said.

The Jordans are one of the families being featured on a new ABC TV show titled 'New Dads'.

Hosted by Jane Caro, the show will explore the lives of five Australian men navigating their first year as new dads. The program will go to air on Tuesday 27 August at 9.30pm.

Mr Jordan hopes to challenge the misconceptions and taboo around surrogacy.

"It's just our normal; it's how we had to have a baby," he said.

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Sporting win for community Cranbourne West is celebrating after a new $7 million sporting precinct officially opened its doors to the community.

Opened on Sunday 18 August, the precinct at Barton Recreation Reserve, includes a pavilion, three full sized soccer pitches; one full sized cricket oval; three cricket practise nets; floodlighting; 130 sealed car parks; one electronic score board and walking trails.

The pavilion includes six female friendly change rooms with associated amenities, two unisex referee rooms, a first aid room, public female, male and unisex accessible toilets, a community room, kitchen, office, scorer room and storage It also features a community room, which has been made available to Autism Spectrum Australia five days per week.

Autism Spectrum work with people of all ages and tailor a range of programs and support to help people with autism achieve specific planning and life goals.

Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon was said the facility, located at Alarah Boulevard and Elysian Place, was a win for the community.

"It gives me great pleasure to attend openings such as today as this is yet another facility within Casey that's now available for our community to help them be active and healthy with their family and friends," Cr Stapledon said.

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The precinct includes three full sized soccer pitches. this wonderful new addition to their neighbourhood.

"If you haven't already visited, bring the kids down for a hit of cricket or put the dog on the lead and enjoy the new walking trails."

Mayfield Ward councillor Garry Rowe said it was great to see soccer facilities being prioritised and incorporated into a great reserve such as Barton.

The opening adds to 70 other recreation re-

serves in Casey and will be home to the Barton United Football Club, a Football Victoria affiliated club that has relocated to the precinct.

The relocation of the club will allow for more growth and participation, while also encouraging more sporting events and teams into Casey.

Council tipped $3.6 million into the project with funding also provided by the State Government and Sport and Recreation Victoria.

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Each week in the lead-up to the gala dinner on 18 October, the News will profile the nominees in each category, starting with Business and Professional Services.

A professional line-up Successful Endeavours Successful Endeavours designs electronics based products that are intended to be manufactured in Australia. This encompasses infrastructure grade industrial controls, power water and waste monitoring and management, electrical distribution equipment, telemetry devices including the Internet of Things (IoT), security systems, automotive controllers, communications equipment, and even a mobile phone.

The firm’s aim is to provide affordable world class product development services that allows its customers to be locally and internationally competitive in their chosen market.

Ki Creative Ki Creative is a professional graphic design agency based in Narre Warren that breathes new life into business with design that “moves“.

Owner Caroline Ward specialises in strategic branding that truly represents a business and in turn connects them with their ideal customer.

“With compelling visual communication and clever design, Ki Creative cuts through the noise for maximum marketing impact, bringing visibility to businesses and helping them stand out in a saturated marketplace,“ Ms Ward said.

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“Our skill set and clientele have recently grown and our involvement in large scale greenfields developments is steadily increasing to become the largest single office cadastral survey company in Victoria.

“Being owned and operated by the Nobelius’ we have built a strong family orientated culture within our team that we are very proud of.“

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FOCUS ON … TAX TIME

Putting their clients first Insight Accounting has been providing accounting and taxation services to individuals and local businesses for more than 40 years.

The business professionally prepares taxation returns for individuals and all types of business entities, as well as self-managed superannuation funds.

The team’s highly qualified and experienced staff can assist with compliance issues facing small business and provide clients with valuable information to better manage their business.

This is all in line with the firm’s motto; ‘our vision is your success.’

Same day lodgement enables Insight Accounting to provide prompt 14-day tax refunds at competitive prices.

Discounts are available for couples, pensioners and individuals 18-years-old and under and the firm can also offer fee deducts from refunds if available.

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“Through our fully integrated financial planning business, Insight Wealth Partners, we can also offer our clients assistance with all aspects of financial advice,” Insight Accounting Senior Partner Matthew Studham said.

“Whether it’s superannuation, shares, income protection, retirement, or any other area you need help with, we recommend you make an appointment to experience our ‘putting you first’ approach, which has impressed many of our clients since becoming a key addition to our accounting services.

“To complete our goal to become your ‘one stop shop’ for financial services, Insight Lending is our mortgage and property finance solution for clients looking to fulfil their dream of purchasing their own home, or simply getting a mortgage health check to ensure they have the most competitive product in the market.”

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By Brendan Rees Alisha Hill would do anything to raise money for cancer research.

The Clyde resident volunteered for the Daffodil Day Appeal where she and other volunteers held a fundraiser stall at Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre on Friday 23 August.

"I lost my nan to cancer and also my boyfriend's father," she said.

"I raise money throughout the year and do different fundraisers myself to help the Cancer Council but I just thought I could give my time and help out at the stall."

They raised $1376.40 through the sale of daffodils, pins, pens, key-rings, magnets, footballs and donations.

"A lot of them just actually donated money; didn't want to buy any merchandise ... which was really nice," Alisha said.

This year, Daffodil Day celebrates 33 years of turning Australia yellow, with Cancer Council Victoria aiming to raise more than $800,000 for cancer research, and recruit 1800 volunteers to staff around 220 sites on Daffodil Day. To donate, visit www.daffodilday.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85.

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WHAT’S ON Casey Choir's 21st: Celebration In Song Concert

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Celebrate with Casey Choir, performing many favourites from the past 21 years. Our guest will be St. Margaret's Senior Choir and we will also have some of our alumni coming back for this special day. For our finale we hope to have close to 100 choristers on stage. Tickets selling fast - purchase now.

Time: Saturday 31 August - 2pm. Venue: Bunjil Place Studio, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. Bookings: Bunjil Place on 9709 9700, in person at their booking office or on-line at https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/ casey-choir-21st-celebration. Tickets: Adult $27.50 - U16: $15

Open Gardens Victoria will kick off its spring/summer program with the opening of ‘Yallaroo’ – a private Narre Warren South garden featuring a wonderful collection of Australian plants.

Entry $8 (children under 18 free). There will also be plants for sale, tea and coffee available, and a children’s treasure hunt.

Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September from 10am - 4.30pm. Yallaroo Gardens, 7 Hillsmeade Drive, Narre Warren South

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This program will assist your child with the separation process and introduce them to a more structured learning environment in preparation for kinder the following year.

These sessions offer a variety of stimulating activities and are designed to develop independence, social and conversational skills all while playing with children of a similar age.

Contact Cranbourne Community House 5996 2941, 49 Valepark Crescent Cranbourne.

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From cycling pros to beginners, if anyone wants to take part simply need to register via tourdekids.org.au, select a distance to cycle, choose a fundraising goal and get riding.

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There's also calligraphy, card making and paper craft, patchwork, sewing and knitting groups all willing to teach you something new. There are several classes held to assist beginners to more advanced students in computers. The French and Italian language classes and art classes have room for more students. We also have movies, bridge, mahjong, chess and card games groups.

For more details our web site is u3acranbourne.net.au or call Marge 0410 304 308.

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Free fun and games Come along to celebrate Adult Learners Week.

Fun and games is a morning full of activities that will teach you new things, or brush up on things that you may have forgotten about. Learn to play chess, canasta, rummy, scrabble, cribbage, bridge, mahjong, or simply come along and learn to hula hoop! Studies have found that learning

or playing any game or activity help with memory and cognitive brain function.

Tuesday 3 September from 10am -12pm .

Free session. Book early by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or E: admin@ballaballa.com.au

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Seniors activities Hallam Senior Citizens Centre is inviting anyone over the age of 55 to join their sociable and friendly over 55's Club. They participate in many in-house activities each week including carpet bowls, bingo, games, raffles, lunches, afternoon teas as well as various day tours: Casino visit, tram and boat trips, country excursions, hotel lunches etc.

Contact: 9703 1165 or Dorothy 0409 231 190. Hallam Senior Citizens Centre, corner of Princes Hwy and Princes Domain Drive Hallam.

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Set aside two hours just for yourself. Take the time to focus on you, your life, and no one else.

What a treat! Areas covered: importance of selfcare, understanding and expressing your feelings. Setting boundaries and making better decisions by learning to listen you your gut/intuition.

Wednesday 23 October from 12.30pm 2.30pm. Free session. Book early by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or E: admin@ballaballa.com.au

Oakgrove Community Centre runs an ongoing program for kids 'Little Paradise Meditation', where kids are involved in varies activates and role play which supports and enhances focus, fostering compassion and self- esteem, boosting confidence, building empathy and happiness. Cost: $80 per term or $12 per session.

Age: six to 16.

At Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre warren South 3805. Phone: 0432246674.

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St Andrew's Playgroups

The South Eastern Trill Seekers present An Afternoon of Harmony - an eclectic mix of songs from their repertoire. This group of 12 female singers love to share their joy of singing so come along and enjoy a lovely afternoon filled with beautiful sounds and songs.

St Andrew's Berwick Uniting Church has two playgroups during the week. Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am. There are still places available if families are interested in attending.

Please contact the church office on 03 9707 2419 for further inquires.

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LIFESTYLE Berwick Waters offers the over 50s affordable luxury living right at home in the South East.

With low-maintenance homes and 5-star resort-style facilities, homeowners have exclusive access to a luxury clubhouse, indoor heated pool and spa, fully-equipped gym, bowling green, private cinema and more.

The Lifestyle Wellness program also gives homeowners access to activities such as yoga, aerobics classes, dancing, woodworking, seminars and other social calendar events.

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“We’ve found that people are looking for options that help them live close to their kids and grandkids. Lifestyle Berwick Waters offers people the chance to release money tied up in their existing home and enjoy a fresh new lifestyle in a secure community environment,” said Lifestyle consultant Hayley.

With homes ready to move in to and no stamp duty, water bills, council rates, or body corporate fees you may find that now is the perfect time to make the move.

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PERFECT FOR DUAL OCCUPANCY!!

Looking for the right property to do a dual occupancy? Stop looking, here it is (STCA).

The home offers three bedrooms master bedroom with walk in robe and full ensuite. Light and bright lounge with gas heating and bay window. Galley style kitchen with hot plates, oven and pantry. Tiled meals area which overlooks the pergola and fernery. Second and third bedrooms are generous in size. Central bathroom and laundry. Single steel garage with remote. Evaporative cooling throughout the home. A unique opportunity to live in or invest, then develop the site in the future (STCA). The opportunity awaits!

Inspect Saturday 31st August 12:00-12:30pm

Pakenham

14 Maria Crescent

$385,000 - $420,000

READY SET GO HERE! This well maintained and well positioned three bedroom home has the lot. Private rear yard, double garage, paved pergola, courtyard and a neat and tidy presentation. New carpets, quality drapes, split system RC/AC and gas cooking are all included. All bedrooms have robe space while the bathroom and laundry are generous in size and add to this ideal starter, investment or downsizer in a flat, and easily accessible central Pakenham location. 491m2 (approx.) block and great street appeal.

Inspect Saturday 31st August 12:00-12:30pm

Pakenham

4/2-4 Charles Street

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IS THAT PRICE RIGHT? Perfectly placed and affordable opportunity to get in the market whether it’s your first home or an investment that ticks the boxes. The property is very neat and tidy with feature such as timber floors, plantation shutters and renovated bathrooms. Two good sized bedrooms with robes and an open plan living space so convenient to the town. Now’s your chance – don’t hesitate or it will be gone.

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PREMIER TOWNSHIP 3 BEDROOM UNIT A credit to the current owners, this unit is in great condition with not a thing to be done – move in tomorrow. Three bedrooms all with robe space and room to move, two living areas which includes kitchen, meals and separate lounge/sitting room. Excellent kitchen with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher. Walk through bathroom which acts as an ensuite to the master bedroom.

Maintenance free rear yard and a double garage with remote door and direct access. It’s all here, within walking distance of shops, transport and medical facilities.

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Ford. the at stolen cars the 30 in A rifle was found the interthe “He must’ve been in the middle of Robin Dzedins of Lynbrook, witnessed the traffic. He section because there was a gap in dramatic pursuit. going to“I was on South Gippy Highway was swerving like a maniac. at Settlement Continued on page 12 wards Cranbourne, turning left Hotel in Camms Road,“ she said. ✃ By ✃Brendan Rees ✃ L E T E

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hit flying in the air and I was thinking 'God, I haven't been killed and hope no one behind me is killed.'"

Ms Dzedins said: "It was very frightening, I was very lucky."

"I could see bits of car flying up into the air, like I think mirrors or I don't know; door handles, something like that," she added.

"There must have been so people just affected literally by the accident."

It came as police were led on a two-hour wild pursuit which began about 12.30pm after a four-wheel-drive was allegedly stolen from Cranbourne.

The vehicle was later set alight, police say, before the speedsters fled in a station wagon and later hijacked a ute in Hampton Park.

The ute crashed where police say the driver was seen getting out carrying a rifle, which was used to carjack a Ford ute in Carrum Downs.

Witnesses say they saw the vehicle drivdriv ing i on the wrong side of the South Gippsland Highway in Cranbourne.

Cardinia Highway Patrol arrested two men and a woman who attempted to flee on foot after their ute crashed into a truck on the South Gippsland Highway.

The driver, a 26-year-old male from Cheltenham, tested positive to methamphetamine and had his licence disqualified disqualified. He was charged with aggravated carjacking;

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A 22-year-old Pakenham man was charged with aggravated carjacking, four counts of theft of a motor vehicle, arson, two counts of burglary, obtain property by deception, two counts of theft.

Both men were remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 2 April.

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Warriors up for the fight

By Russell Bennett Simo Pajdic's Division 2 women's side will be looking to create Pakenham Warriors Big V basketball history this weekend as they search for their maiden championship.

And they know just what they have to achieve to get there, having been taught a lesson in grand final intensity by their Melbourne University Black Angels opponents on Saturday night in game one of their grand final series, 75-47.

Fortunately for Pajdic's outfit, they can move on quickly from game one with the second - and potentially third - games of the bestof-three series fixtured for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon respectively at 'The Colosseum' at Cardinia Life in Pakenham.

Pajdic admits that his side was thoroughly outplayed in game one, but was quick to add that his group more than has the potential turn that result around quickly - having already defeated the Black Angels twice this year, including as recently as the qualifying final - 71-61.

"We let them put up a few more points than we should have (in game one of the grand final series) but we didn't do an awful job defensively," Pajdic said.

"Offensively we were just a bit lethargic.

"From a coaching perspective we'll do some scouting and a little bit of analysis - just to make sure we've covered off on everything and haven't missed anything too glaring.

"But from a playing perspective, it was just one of those losses where the best thing might not be to analyse it too heavily. It might be to just move on."

Pajdic spoke about the non-negotiables he and his coaching staff need to see from the players this weekend.

"It's as simple as just coming to play with the right mindset, and being on the front foot," he explained.

"They dictated the game to us and we just played second fiddle and were on the wrong end of some officiating calls which were as a direct result of us playing catch-up.

"We were reaching because we were getting beaten - just things like that. It's about coming

Steph Pal, Shannon Patterson, and Jacinta Maxwell will resume their grand final series this weekend at Cardinia Life in Pakenham. 191432 Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT out and getting on top early, and being on the front foot.

"The girls have definitely got the ability to bounce back - it's just about tuning in mentally. We'll have a massive crowd there to spur us on.

"It's also just about playing together and I don't think last Saturday was an accurate reflection of how we do things."

Pajdic spoke about his pride in what could

amount to being a history-making Warriors group. But the job isn't done yet.

"I'm really proud of the girls to embrace what we're doing as a collective," he said.

"They're giving something up to be part of something a little bit bigger than themselves at a club that's really trying to further female participation and talent.

"Melbourne Uni is a great team and has been a powerhouse in this division for three

or four years now. They're really decent, but we've got no reason not to be confident on the weekend if we come with the right mindset.

"It's about the intensity and the mindset of coming out and getting on top early."

Game two of the Warriors' grand final series against the Black Angels will tip off at 7pm this Saturday at Cardinia Life in Pakenham. Game three - if required - is scheduled for the following day, at the same venue, from noon.

The brave Lions roar right through to the grand final The words of coach Tom Bluhm summed up the exciting feeling in the Pakenham rooms after the Lions scored a heart-stopping fivepoint victory over Karingal in the South East Women's Division Three second semi-final at Beaconsfield on Saturday.

"Congratulations, we're in to a grand final I'm so proud of you girls," Bluhm said after the Lions booked a ticket to the big dance at Shepley Oval on Sunday 8 September with a 4.8 (32) to 4.3 (27) victory.

This was a performance that every player in the Pakenham team should be proud of, coming from behind against a tough and determined opponent that had the key focus of stopping the Lions' free-flowing brand of football.

Karingal won the toss and kicked with a stiff breeze blowing towards the Beaconsfield end of Holm Park Reserve.

Defenders Zoe Loudon, Nat Staunton, Mel Stocker, Bec Domotor, Steph Scott and skipper Rachel Betteridge held firm in a strong opening for the Lions who kept the Bulls scoreless in the opening passages of play.

But two quick goals had the Lions on the backfoot before a brilliant conversion from full-forward Sage Hahn cut the margin back to eight points at quarter time.

The hard work of forwards Rosie Davis, Hayley Denboer, Courtney Dodson, Chloe Bluhm, Melina Eppel and Kerrie-Anne Micallef all contributed to the goal and gave the Lions a huge boost heading into the first change of ends.

Exciting half forward Kiana Te Huia then brought the Lions back into contention with an early second-quarter goal before the Lions squandered opportunities to build a handy lead at the main break.

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They're through to the big one! The Pakenham Lions celebrate their second semi-final victory over Karingal. through the midfield, kicked 1.5 to no score in the second term to take a three-point lead to the sheds.

Pakenham bottled things up beautifully in the third term and looked in good shape to run away with victory, with the breeze at their back and with a three-point deficit to overcome at three-quarter time.

An early goal to Hahn saw the Lions hit the

front early in the final term before the Bulls answered quickly. A classy finish from Eppel saw the Lions regain the lead and survive a late scare to book a well-deserved place in this year's grand final.

Danielle Case, Tash Wakenshaw and Beth Studd produced some important defensive efforts in the last quarter, while the run and carry of wingers Chloe Nagel and Ros Cook gave the

Lions some real impetus in the final term.

Loudon was superb off half back for the Lions, while Hahn's two goal were super important in the context of a low-scoring match.

Betteridge, Gray and Hojnacki were terrific all day to help steer the Lions across the line.

Pakenham will now enjoy a week's rest before taking on the winner of this week's preliminary final between Karingal and Frankston. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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A richly-deserved honour

By Gerard Guthrie Officer's David Gleeson was recognised for more than three decades of involvement in greyhound racing as breeder, owner, administrator and sponsor when he was announced as the winner of the Ken Carr Medal at the Victorian Greyhound of the Year awards on Friday 16 August.

The Ken Carr Medal is considered the highest award for excellence within the Victorian greyhound racing industry.

The award, for special or outstanding contribution to greyhound racing, requires the recipient to clearly demonstrate four key qualities; skill, integrity, empathy for others and leadership.

"Ken Carr was a dear friend of mine. He was forthright, honest and a pleasure to get to know," Gleeson said.

Gleeson has been a successful breeder for many years, having produced and raced numerous Group-winning and city class greyhounds, with a dam-line that dates back to the 1960s, and in recent weeks has unearthed another potential top-liner in 'Shima Shine'.

"Probably the main reason I'm so passionate about greyhound racing is because there's an old saying that dogs are a man's best friend," said Gleeson.

"My father picked out my first pup when I was seven-years-old and I've been involved ever since. That's over 50 years."

In partnership with Bob Cummings, through their Davrob Syndicate, Gleeson has regularly made his mark in recent years through his potent 'Shima' line.

Shimaguni (Primo Uno - Messines) was a prodigiously talented stayer, winning the Group 2 AWM Distance Championship and Group 3 Chairman's Cup. Group 1 glory eluded her in four attempts, being unfortunate to run into champion Miata

David Gleeson accepts his award from Victorian Racing Minister Martin Pakula.

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at the peak of her powers; however Gleeson has enjoyed great success with her progeny, most notably with Group 1 Paws Of Thunder winner Shima Bar, whose blossoming career was cut short by injury, and dual-Group 2 winner Shima Song.

Shima Song has now followed Shimaguni's lead in the breeding barn, producing boom youngster Shima Shine, the winner of four of his five starts, in her first mating.

to the fore.

He recently stepped down after serving for 31 years as a Sandown GRC director, including 15 years as vice chairman, while he sponsored the Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) for 35 years through his Gleeson & Tonta company.

Gleeson has also served as a Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) member.

"I attribute a lot of my success as a breeder to (the late) Nola Hogan, who is one of the alltime great breeders," said Gleeson.

"A long time ago I asked Nola what was the secret to her success. She said keep your pups warm, dry and well fed. If you take care of dogs properly - love and handle them properly you'll get the reward."

But it hasn't just been on the racetrack that Gleeson's dedication and expertise has come

West Gippsland clubs look to control their own destiny By sports editor Russell Bennett The clubs of the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition have moved to control their own destiny.

Star News understands that, as a collective, they’ve moved to revise the structure of their competition moving forward and that would include operating under their own constitution.

A letter to that effect, co-signed by WGFNC club presidents, has been sent to AFL Gippsland region general manager Ben Joske.

It’s understood that the letter makes clear the clubs’ proposed intention to incorporate its own Board of Management (BOM) moving forward, headed by an independent chair.

But, crucially, the clubs want to maintain their relationship with AFL Gippsland and are still eager for their administration to continue under the current relationship.

But the presidents have stated that, by the end of September, they want to have their new arrangement in place.

Star News understands that, among other things, the competition would then be referred to as a ‘league’, rather than a ‘competition’ perhaps opening the door for the return of the old West Gippsland Football League name.

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20. HOW many years separated Evonne Cawley’s two Wimbledon tennis titles?

In late June, AFL Gippsland met with representatives of the 12 current West Gippsland football and netball clubs, who made it clear they were not open to accepting new clubs into the competition for 2020.

Soon after, AFL Gippsland received a letter co-signed by all the club presidents that reinforced their collective position.

They made it abundantly clear they want a period of stability in what is still a relatively new competition.

Following an eye-opening meeting at Kooweerup back in June, which representatives from AFL Gippsland and AFL Victoria also attended, the club presidents made it clear that they’d stand their ground against any forced multi-divisional competition featuring the Alberton League clubs, for example.

At the time, they rejected the idea of their competition being controlled by AFL Gippsland, citing a loss of confidence in AFL Victoria to determine the proper future direction of the WGFNC. On the issue of divisional football involving West Gippsland, the clubs are also united. They want to see the concept embrace the regions of Alberton, Ellinbank, and West Gippsland in the future - but they don’t see it happening for at least the next three years.

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