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Message from the Premier & Minister to respond. These Victorians do an incredible job in keeping our state safe.

But they can’t do it alone. We all have a responsibility to plan and prepare for ire.

The Hon Daniel Andrews MP

The Hon Lisa Neville MP

Premier of Victoria

Minister for Police and Emergency Services

Our emergency services are ready for a long, hot and dry ire season.

Whether you’re in the bush, near the beach, close to grassland or paddocks, you need to prepare now.

A record leet of 50 aircraft and thousands of volunteers and career ireighters are ready

There are some simple steps you can take straight away to stay safe this ire season.

Make a ire plan and know your trigger to enact it. Talk to your loved ones and make sure they know the plan too. Know where you’ll get your emergency information from and have your emergency kit ready to go.

And for more information on how to prepare, visit vic.gov.au/knowire.

Taking the right steps now could make all the difference.

Prepare early for survival.

Danger lies in the healthy grass growth fed by spring rains, says CFA Assistant Chief Oficer for the South East Region Trevor Owen.

The lush, tall grasslands are expected to quickly dry out to a ire hazard within a few weeks, Mr Owen said. Residents hit by the devastating Bunyip State Park ires in March will be particularly nervous.

The fuel loads remain high in surrounding forest at Maryknoll, Garield and Bunyip. Even in suburban areas, parks and reserves carry high fuel loads of trees, shrubs and grass.

“Being prepared” is again the

key advice. Preparation, such as cutting back shrubs and trees to allow clear gate access for ire trucks, needs to happen now, not on the day of the ire. Also remember

“What’s more important is your life.” to remove mulch from around the base of homes, maintain sprinklers and water pumps in working order, get appropriate hoses and remove leaves from roof gutters.

Don’t expect ireys to save your property - especially in a high

ire-risk area on a severely hot day, Mr Owen says. “You can’t expect ireighters and volunteers to put themselves in danger to protect a property that they are unlikely to save anyway. “Last season, people’s assumptions were that we would.

“People need to accept responsibility and do what they can to protect themselves, not assume that a ire truck will be there.”

As hard as it is, Mr Owen says the best decision may be to leave earlier in the day and to accept your property might be destroyed.

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Facts you may not know about fire Conditions in Victoria make it one of the most bushire-prone regions in the world, along with California and Spain.

Just two weeks of hot, dry and windy weather creates potentially disastrous bushire conditions that normal Victorian homes are not equipped to survive.

At 1100°C, radiant heat from bushires can kill from up to 300 metres away and cause trees to combust without touching them.

Fires can travel at 25km/h, making them impossible to outrun. A change in wind direction can alter their trajectory in seconds and they move twice as fast uphill on a slope of just 10 degrees.

Burning embers can spread bushires up to 40km ahead of the ire front, starting dangerous new spot ires in seconds.

Rural grassires can be just as dangerous as bushires, travelling faster and starting earlier due to grass drying out more quickly.

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Check the Fire Danger Rating for your district daily via the VicEmergency website or app.

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Simple steps to start planning PREPARING YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY WHO WILL DO THIS?

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Clear and maintain gutter of leaves, twigs and rubbish Move lammable items like woodpiles, dead leaves and fuels away from your house Keep grass areas well-trimmed and watered. Grass should be no more than 10cm high Remove or trim shrubs and overhanging tree branches. There should be no shrubs over one metre next to or below windows

MAKING YOUR FIRE PLAN What is your trigger to enact your plan?

How will you get your emergency warnings and updates?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekdays?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekends or holidays?

Where will you go?

What will you do with your pets/livestock?

How will you travel there?

List your alternative routes out of the area

PACK YOUR EMERGENCY KIT DONE

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Protective clothing like long sleeve clothing made from natural ibres

Change of clothes

Food and water

Identiication papers (e.g. photo ID, passport, insurance policies etc)

Woollen blanket

First aid kit

Medications and toiletries

Pet food, water and bedding if needed

For more tips and information speak to your local ire authority or visit vic.gov.au/knowire

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14 years a stray

By Brendan Rees A moggy cat that disappeared 14 years ago from its Hampton Park home has been returned to its loving family.

The cat, named Pussette, wandered off from her home when she was only one-anda-half-years-old. Owner Rhoni Halliwell was heartbroken and despite her best efforts her cat could not be found.

"My daughter had posters up and everything," Ms Halliwell recalled.

"We went away for the weekend and cat was supposed to be fed by someone near us and didn't get fed so she disappeared".

Now, the adventurous cat has returned home after being found crawling in a gutter along Cairns Road - only one street away from the owner's home at the time.

Pussette was taken to the vet at the Lost Dogs' Home in Cranbourne West after being handed in by a Good Samaritan, where her microchip was scanned and registered to Ms Halliwell.

"Fourteen years later I moved to Mt Eliza and I got a calling saying 'Oh just ringing you to say we've got Pussette'," Ms Halliwell said.

"They said: 'It's definitely her, she's got a microchip on her' so as you could imagine I was pretty surprised and genuinely happy.

"I went down there and as soon as I saw her she just responded to me straight away.

"She's great apart from being a little bit blind, other than that she is at home," Ms Halliwell said.

"She has not changed. She's got no grey hair and I've got lots".

About six months after her beloved cat went missing, a vet clinic called Ms Halliwell saying they believed they had found her cat but with severe injuries - however her identity couldn't be confirmed as there was no microchip.

"They said: 'It's got no quality of life now', couldn't walk or anything like that so cat to be put down," she said.

"I cried for weeks thinking I had put my cat down".

Rhoni reunites with her long-lost cat Pussette and Lauren and Amber of the Lost Dogs' Home in Cranbourne West where she was handed in. 200631 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Ms Halliwell says she has no idea where Pussette has been all these years but was making the most of their lost time together.

"She's all over me like a rat," she said.

"She always used to head butt and the first

thing she said when I opened the cage ... she just leaned out and head butted me".

Allison Brown of the Lost Dogs' Home in Cranbourne West said she was stunned by the 14-year mystery but reiterated the importance of microchipping a pet.

"Only five per cent of cats are microchipped so our staff have a super hard time tracking down original owners," she said.

"Pussette is in sensational condition for a cat of her age".

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

With bugler Mitchell Stewart of Narre Warren and member of the Ferntree Gully Salvation Army

When did you learn to play the bugle and what got you interested?

I started playing the bugle in 2001 and the thing that got me interested was listening to the last post being played and seeing the images and veterans talking about mates and events that hit them at the time of the bugle being played.

THREE … walking trails in Casey

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The Hallam Valley Trail is a picturesque cycling and walking track that winds through the Hallam Creek Valley, taking in many Casey landmarks. It's also perfect for bird watchers who might spy a variety of feathered fauna. The circuit is 10km long and flat concrete, good for all abilities. Main parking areas are at KM Reedy Reserve and Sweeney Reserve, and while the trail can be accessed at any point, main entrances are on Hallam Road, Shrives Road and Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road.

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Lysterfield Park offers many paths for cyclists and walkers. Cyclists should pay attention to signs that indicate where a path is for walking only. There is a network of gravel bush tracks that are well-loved by runners too. Look out for some of the bouncy locals, kangaroos and wallabies!

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Hilltop Nature Reserve in Cranbourne North is a good place for a stroll with the family. This trail is a little shorter than others but offers good views and is close to open areas for the kids to stop and play. Visitors have spotted wallabies, echidnas and snakes in the past, so keep an eye out!

How honourable do you feel to be invited each year at the Cranbourne cenotaph to sound the Last Post at Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services?

For me Anzac Day and Remembrance day is about remembering how much we have to thank our returned wounded and killed veterans but also these days are both about reflection and honour respect mateship and loyalty these men and women took to the battlefields and peace keeping operations as it says in the bible: "No greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his brothers or sisters".

What made you decide to join the Salvation Army in Ferntree Gully and what opportunities has this provided?

I decided to be at Ferntree Gully Corp because it has a brass band and the opportunity it has provided me with is being able to give back to the community and also play the bugle for all of us to remember what the valiant men did for our freedom.

What is your full-time job?

I'm a carer for my dad after he got bowel cancer in February of 2018. He has the same fighting attitude as a veteran as his dad fought on Ambon and escaped but we pray dad will keep fighting and showing other cancer sufferers that there is hope.

What's your favourite holiday spot in Australia?

My favourite holiday spot in Australia is Walhalla as I also volunteer up there as a guard on

the train it is so beautiful and peaceful.

What is your favourite book?

My favourite book is squadron 303 which is about the polish squadron during the Battle of Britain.

At school I ... I was part of the rock band as they needed a horn player I really enjoyed those days.

What's something people don't know about you?

What people don't know about me is I have been in foster care, had families abuse me and

threaten to do harm to me but I am a survivor.

Also if anyone is in that situation there is help and support out there.

If you were PM for a day, what would you do?

If I was PM for a day I would try to help all the veterans to get housing and the support that they need as we should show them the respect and honour they are sincerely overdue for.

Best concert/live show/performance you have attended?

Best live show I have ever been to is the stage production of the Lion King the way the animals come to life and the music it's amazing.

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IN BRIEF Gym junkie

Council says ‘no’

Police were called to a 24-hour Pakenham gym after hearing reports of an unconscious man found on a leg press machine about 5.30am on Monday 11 November.

The 21-year-old man was found in possession of a small quantity of meth and a larger quantity of cannabis, as well as prescription medication.

The Cranbourne West man was charged in relation to trafficking cannabis and in possession of drugs of dependence.

By Brendan Rees

Children charged following armed robbery Police have arrested a boy and girl, both aged 17, following an armed robbery and assault in Hampton Park last week.

Investigators have been told the 22-yearold male victim was approached by a group of thugs in Hallam Road last Friday morning on 8 November.

It's alleged the group demanded the victim's wallet and phone.

The victim refused and was assaulted, suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

A male teenager has been remanded in custody charged with armed robbery, assault and car theft.

The female teenager has been charged with car theft and granted bail.

Both will appear before the Children's Court.

Police are searching for two other youths in relation to the incident.

Investigators are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

An artist's impression of the proposed mixed-use building. lieved it was important to protect the site's distinctive "canopy tree character, sense of openness and dominance of the landscape setting".

Council, however, did support the component of five townhouses but "the proposal is considered to not achieve the applicable objectives in order to strengthen this green treed image and 'special character'".

Council's Waste and Recycling Department also do not support the proposal whereby an amended waste management plan would have been required "given the location of the waste collection bay as a shared bay for visitor parking".

Driver hospitalised One person was taken to hospital following a two vehicle collision in Narre Warren on Friday 8 November.

The collision occurred on the Princes Highway at about 5.50am.

One person was taken to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said there were no serious injuries and both drivers have spoken with police.

Police are investigating.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

The development was proposed for 126 and 128 High Street, Berwick.

Fire tears through Cranbourne home

By Brendan Rees A Cranbourne home went up in flames during the early hours of Saturday morning, 9 November.

Firefighters from Cranbourne and Narre Warren were called to the blaze on Taddor Drive about 2.10am after the fire tore through the front room of the front room.

A crew from Narre Warren SES were also on scene to help tarp roof as a result of the fire damage.

"The ceiling had burnt through and in its place stood thick beams of wood, blackened and charred," SES crew leader Barry Sutherland said.

Fire crews managed to get the fire under control just before 2.40am but not much of living room had escaped the flames.

While the family was clearly devastated, thankfully no one was injured.

"As we looked towards the ceiling we could see just how dangerous the situation was as

roof tiles were threatening to come crashing down," Mr Sutherland said.

"Our job was to try and make the home as safe as humanly possible," he added.

It is not known how started the fire, a CFA spokesman said, however it's believed the home's wood fire heater may have triggered it.

Crews cleared some of the more precarious roof tiles which were balancing on the burntout beams before SES volunteers could manoeuvre the tarps onto the roof.

Mr Sutherland said although there were dangers involved his priority was his crew's safety," "We're all volunteers. Yes, we do this because we're committed to ensuring the safety of our community, but not at the risk of my team's safety," he said.

"The firefighters who attended the fire during the night did a fantastic job in saving the majority of the house".

Police were also called to assist with traffic control.

Police release image of suspected attacker

Fire tore through the home's front room.

Pictures: NARRE WAAREN SES

Police have released a face-fit image of a male in the hope of solving an indecent assault that occurred in Narre Warren South.

Police say a female was jogging at the Berwick Springs Lake when a male on a green mountain bike approached her from behind on 30 October.

It's alleged he indecently assaulted her before riding away leaving the victim injured and shaken.

Police are urging anyone who frequents the Berwick Springs Lake area to keep a lookout for anyone that matches the description of the male image.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au and quote the incident number 190394063.

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Casey Council has rejected an application to open a mixed-use building consisting of a cafe, food and drink premises, medical centre and dwellings in High Street, Berwick.

The plans from Morgan Development Group Pty Ltd proposed to build a three-storey mixed-use building in addition to five townhouses at 126 and 128 High Street.

The 12-metre high proposal also included a basement for services, plant room and storage for the dwellings, as well as 20 car spaces - within 200 metres of Berwick Village.

But council officers argued the plans presented a "visually dominant and unsympathetic built form," and was located inappropriately outside of the Berwick Major Activity Centre which did not "respectively consider the surrounding existing and future residential area".

At their 7 November meeting, councillors voted to issue a notice of a decision to grant a permit for development on the grounds it did not "add value to the residential character of the area".

Casey manager of statutory planning and building services Duncan Turner said the decision to refuse the application was based on an assessment against the requirements of the Casey Planning Scheme and consideration of all written objections.

"Council determined that the proposed development would be visually dominant, unsympathetic to the neighbourhood, would adversely impact on the amenity of the area, and was contrary to the requirements of the Casey Planning Scheme," he said.

"While there is importance in creating a 'jobrich urban environment', the proposal is located in an established residential area outside of Berwick Village," a council document stated.

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A positive Outlook

By Brendan Rees Victorian MPs visited two government projects in Hampton Park on Thursday 7 November which has helped create jobs and skills for the disadvantaged.

Assistant Treasurer Robin Scott joined Member for Cranbourne Pauline Richards and Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas at the Hampton Park resource recovery centre which is operated by Outlook Environmental.

Outlook Environmental is working in partnership with the State Government since the Social Procurement Framework was launched in April 2018, helping disadvantaged Victorians benefit from Victoria's Big Build.

Outlook Environmental manage and recycle construction waste material from some of the state's major infrastructure projects, including level crossing removals and the Metro Tunnel Project.

The MPs also visited the Evans Road level crossing where Outlook Environmental employees collect the waste and takes it to their recovery centre - where the company recycles about 90 per cent of construction materials, such as concrete, plastic, timber sleepers and metals.

More than 70 per cent of Outlook Environmental staff are people with disability or from a marginalised background.

Since signing their first Labor Government contract in 2017, they have created an additional 30 new jobs, increasing the number of staff to about 150 employees.

Assistant Treasurer Robin Scott said it was the State Government's aim to benefit as many Victorians as possible through their projects "that's why we consider the social or environmental possibilities with every purchase we make."

"The Framework is delivering meaningful change to people's lives while getting on with

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building the infrastructure projects that Victorians need," he said.

Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards commended Outlook Environmental for their work, saying they made a "real difference and it's wonderful that we've been able to support them as a government".

Narre Warren South Gary Maas said the Framework recognised the critical role small to medium size enterprises play in our community.

"Outlook Environmental is not only providing Victorians with employment but doing good for the environment as well," he said.

Murder case: two arrested Police have arrested two men as part of an eight-month investigation into the shooting murder of Mitat Rasimi in Dandenong.

Taskforce Sector detectives arrested the 26-year-old from Hallam and the 25-year-old from Hampton Park as part of eight house raids on the morning of Thursday 7 November.

The pair were to be interviewed by police.

The raids took place at two residences in Endeavour Hills as well as dwellings in Hampton Park, Hallam, Dandenong, Deer Park, Seaford and Narre Warren South from 5am.

Police from the Homicide Squad, the antioutlaw motorcycle gang Echo Taskforce, the Special Operations Group, Dog Squad as well as Australian Federal Police members were involved.

Mr Rasimi, 51, was fatally shot in a car outside his home in Dawn Avenue on the evening of Sunday 3 March.

The father-of-four, with reported underworld links, was found dead in his car which rolled forward and crashed into a pole.

In an effort to crack the case in recent weeks, police publicly released footage of an orange Ford Ranger ute and a man walking to and from the vehicle.

The ute had been found at McMahens Road in Bangholme 30 minutes after the shooting.

A man was believed to have attempted to set the ute alight before being disturbed by a witness.

Taskforce Sector was formed this year to investigate links between several fatal shootings including the killing of two people outside a Prahran nightclub in April.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Town longs for coast walk

By Brendan Rees Tooradin residents have backed a proposal to build a walking trail that would encompass the picturesque Mangrove region of Western Port Bay and potentially attract "busloads of tourists".

In a big push to promote tourism, Casey Council's has plans for a 'Casey Coastal Trail' which would link up the coastal villages of Blind Bight, Pearcedale and Tooradin.

Under the plan, the trail would allow visitors to wander the flooded mangrove forest, tidal salt marshes, and seagrass channels and include a lookout with scenic views across Western Port Bay. It would also feature information boards, bird viewing boxes and/or seats.

Councillor Geoff Ablett put forward a motion in October to include the Casey Coastal Trail into council's Draft Walk and Ride Strategy 2019-41 with a feasibility study also to be undertaken - however this would be subject to funding in the 2020-21 council budget.

"Most of it would be a gravel path but there would be a huge board walk out over the mangroves and make Tooradin a real tourist attraction that it is," Cr Ablett said, adding "I'm pretty confident the feasibility will be very positive".

He said the project was the "number one item" the people of Tooradin wanted in their town plan "which we're about to start working on".

Cr Ablett said the study would also need to consider the "complexities" of land ownership - which is currently shared by Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning - "to negotiate these types of outcomes".

Casey manager of city and asset planning Keri New said the distance of the trail had not been determined but it was "presumed this

Among those calling for a coastal trail to be built in Tooradin is president of foreshore committee Tim Burgess, foreshore committee member Ross Wilkie, recreation reserve committee member Dianne Loft and president of Tooradin Business Association Nicole George at Rutter Park. 200438 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS detail will be one outcome of the study".

The Tooradin Business Association's (TBA) president Nicole George said the proposed trail would be a huge win for the community but there was "no commitment, nor advocacy

by Council to state government for the delivery of this Coastal trail, in any given time frame".

"How many plans have to be written before we get some kind of action?" she said, adding the community hoped the project would begin within three years.

"Given that this report is for up to 2041, it can only be inferred that the Coastal trail is at

the later end of this time line, and does not incorporate Tooradin". "(It would) entice people to get moving on day trip outings to a coastal town where they can walk, run, or ride on an extensive boardwalk."

Cr Ablett said at the October meeting: "Hopefully we can advocate for funding to be allocated in the 2021 budget for council to undertake the preparation process for this trail in Tooradin".

Tooradin Foreshore Committee president Tim Burgess said the walking trail had been "on the drawing board for a long time".

Mr Burgess said he believed council were behind the project but as to how it would be funded would be "the biggest issue".

Rochelle Halstead, business owner at Tides Bar and Grill in Tooradin said the coastal trail was "a fabulous idea".

"The board I know has been on the radar for years ... it's just crying out for it," she said, adding it was an "opportunity to showcase the mangroves if it's managed very well."

Submissions regarding the Draft Walk and Ride Strategy 2019-41 will come back at a council meeting yet to be announced.

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Eighty people of the Narre Warren Seniors celebrated Melbourne Cup Day with a barbecue, fashion parade for ladies and gents with bars of chocolate given out as prizes.

They also had in-house betting, and watched all the action from Flemington Racecourse from a TV.

Some of the ladies in the Fashions in the Field parade in their hats and fascinators.

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Changing Casey If you have ever felt that Casey Council could be organised better or that it has too many councillors, now is your chance to act.

Put in a submission to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s Representational Review by 4 December 2019.

In my opinion,Casey council needs to change and one way to achieve change would be for the Victorian Electoral Commission to change Casey Council from its current multicouncillor,subdivided model, with 11 councillors and six wards, to an unsubdivided model with fewer councilors and no artificial ward boundaries.

This would offer many advantages including substantial savings on councillors’ annual allowances and their large (and often unnecessary) travel allowances claimed by some councilors who state they are interested in local affairs, but spend thousands of dollars of ratepayers' money on overseas travel.

An unsubdivided representational Casey

Council will provide residents with the opportunity to vote for all their councillors at election time. It will maintain the principle of one vote one value and help discourage “dummy" candidates from standing by NOT giving power over election outcomes to dodgy preference dealers.

The Victorian Electoral Commission should give more power to voters, under any revised municipal model, by only requiring voters to vote for their preferred candidates, in proportion to the new number of councillor vacancies, instead of voters being required to compulsorily vote for, and preference, every single candidate named on their ballot paper.

A unsubdivided representational Casey model will also have the advantage of maintaining equal weight for all votes and preventing any malapportionate that can happen under multi-ward council models.

John Glazebrook, Endeavour Hills

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On 12 November a story was shared to the Berwick Star News Facebook page about two teenagers charged following an armed robbery and assault in Hampton Park on 8 November. Here is how two readers responded online: Louise Healy: Now the courts need to deal with them and hopefully put them away.

Kay Bbk: Charge them as adults On 12 November a story was shared to the Berwick Star News Facebook page about Casey Council's plans to develop a Casey Coastal Trail which would link up the coastal villages of Blind Bight, Pearcedale and Tooradin. Here is what readers thought about the proposal online: Dieter Koch: Sounds like a great idea.

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Taking a tiger by the tail

By Brendan Rees A deadly snake has been caught in the front yard of Cranbourne South property before being safely released.

Barry Goldsmith from Snake Catcher Victoria said he was called out to the property after the owner spotted the critter slithering in the garden on Wednesday 6 November.

"It was just hiding, when I rustled it, it came flying out so that was good; textbook capture," he said.

Video of the capture was posted to Mr Goldsmith's Snake Catcher Victoria Facebook page.

The caption read: "Here's a feisty Cranbourne tiger snake. Nice early morning heart starter."

At one stage Mr Goldsmith used his hand to lift a shrub in an attempt to the find the snake before it spilled out onto a nearby path.

"I was holding it by the tail, that's the only time a snake's dangerous when you're interacting with it," he said.

"Any other time they're not going to jump out of the grass and bite ya, he just wants to be left alone.

"I let him loose on some private property".

Mr Goldsmith, who has been catching snakes for 40 years, says he's had about 30 callouts to snakes in the South East area for the past six months.

His recent catch, he said, was "another day in the office".

When asked where he finds snakes, Mr Goldsmith said "Where don't I find them? Everywhere".

"Inside the house, toilets, walls, underneath fridges, underneath Christmas trees ... washing machines, chicken coups.

"There is no increase in snakes this year as oppose to any other year," he said.

The warmer spring days spark the start of

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Kelly Kealey Snake Catcher Victoria with a children's python called Kevin. 200433 Picture: GARY SISSONS snake season with the most common snakes around Melbourne being tiger snakes and lowland copperheads.

"If you spot a snake all you have to do is step around it, give it some room - he's not going to jump and bite you, he's not going to attack you," Mr Goldsmith said.

"I've never been attacked and never been bitten," he said after having handled thousands of snakes.

He said any money he did make from snake captures went straight towards his wildlife shelter in Mornington which treated injured snakes before being released into the wild.

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Ted Payne, who served with the British Army in the Korean War before calling Australia home in 1964, honoured his mates at the service.

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By Brendan Rees Kevin Broomhall remembers being on edge while guarding airfields during the New Guinea conflict in the 60s and 70s.

“Over time it was a bit nerving because ... radios went blank, you didn’t know what to do,“ he said.

The 77-year-old war veteran was one of about a hundred people who gathered around the Cranbourne cenotaph for Remembrance Day. Under blue skies the crowd paused as a rendition of the Last Post a minute’s silence fell over Greg Clydesdale Square on Monday 11 November at 11am.

On the eleventh day of the eleventh month - November- at 11am marks the time World War I officially came to an end in 1918.

In his address, Dandenong Cranbourne RSL sub-branch senior-vice president Bill Shepherd paid tribute to the fallen.

“Today we remember the service and sacrifice of all men and women who fought for us,” he said.

“The loss, the devastation and the tragedy of the First World War remains with us 101

People gather for the ceremony. years after it came to an end.

“Australia’s sacrifice in 1917 was the greatest our country would ever pay in wartime. More than 76,000 Australians were killed, wounded or missing on the Western Front in 1917”.

Mr Shepherd also spoke of a Belgium born Cyrille Knockaert who immigrated to Australia in 1911 in search of a new life.

After just a few weeks of becoming a citizen, he was enlisted in 1915 to fight for his new home. But on 9 August 1918, Cyrille was wounded in the side during the Battle of Amiens. Two days later died aged 23.

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In attendance at the service was from left committee member of the Dandenong Cranbourne RSL sub-branch Michael Newbond, Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon, senior-vice president Bill Shepherd of the Dandenong Cranbourne RSL Bill Shepherd, Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards, and Federal Holt MP Anthony Byrne. 200542

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Community groups, politicians, school children along with members of the public were invited lay wreaths at the ceremy, taking a moment to reflect.

Dressed in a navy jacket and cap with rows of medals on his chest, Kevin Broomhall said for him and his wife, Mary, “We don’t glorify war in any form or fashion, what we do is: remember people who may have succumbed to that”.

He served with the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Australian Army for 15 years and was posted to New Guinea.

“We were flying the flag for Australia building air strips... it was my prime job to keep the engine running on the aircraft,” he recalled.

“Indonesia threatened to take over the whole of New Guinea, Papua, the whole lot they got West New Guinea.

The ceremony concluded with a rendition of the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand which was sung by Heather Thorne.

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A royal read

By Brendan Rees Two Casey sisters are excited to discuss their first published book about a great Sri Lankan king when they visit Bunjil Place Library this month.

Amenda, 20, and Emerald, 19 - both of Sri Lankan heritage - took two-and-half years to write their book, 'The Uprising', which follows the epic tale of King Gemunu, the ruler of Sri Lanka from 161-137 BC who led with "so much intensity and passion".

"The novel also talks about the battle which took place, which King Gemunu had instigated in order to unify Sri Lanka, which was probably the most fun part for us to write," Amenda says.

They say they were inspired by the stories their parents used to share with them as children.

"My sister and I would often discuss about the different exotic and exciting stories our parents taught us about Sri Lanka and the various kings that ruled the country," Amenda says.

The pair of Hampton Park say they had felt so lucky to have been brought up in Australia, and a chance to "live our lives to the fullest," that they wanted to help those less fortunate.

They hope through the sales of the book they can raise enough money to help children in remote villages in Sri Lanka to assist with

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their education - "so that they too can have an opportunity to explore their dreams and pursue them".

"The book we have written is completely self-published and all costs involving it have been funded by us," they say.

There was no target audience in mind as they "wanted everyone to be able to just pick up the book and read it".

"We live in a very multicultural society, so being aware and gaining knowledge about a certain community cultural roots truly helps communities to be more understanding and loving of one another and that's also something we really hope to achieve through this book".

Amenda, a former Dandenong High School student is studying a Bachelor of Law/Arts at Deakin University, while Emerald, a former Canterbury Girls Secondary College student is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences at Monash University.

Their talented father, Kuma Perera, drew the illustrations for their book which contains 155 pages.

"He truly assisted us in making sure that the words were brought to life through his drawings," Amenda says.

They will officially launch their new book at Bunjil Place Library on Friday 15 November from 5.30pm- 7.30pm. Free entry.

The Inner Wheel Club of Cranbourne has presented the 2019 Mayor's Walk for Disability with a $1000 donation.

Casey councillor and former mayor Amanda Stapledon thanked the generosity of the club during a meeting on Monday 11 November.

"Thank you so very much to Debbie and an incredible group of women," Cr Stapledon said in her Facebook post.

"We heard from District Governor Kate Luxford and her life of service - what an inspiration!

"President Debbie chaired a terrific meeting and made everyone feel very welcome," she said.

The Inner Wheel Club of Cranbourne, which consists of 31 members, meets on the second Monday of each month at 6.30pm for 7pm at Blue Hills Residences, Cranbourne.

Members offer help wherever and whenever help is needed, to each other and at local, national and International level.

The Mayor's Walk for Disability raised for than $30,000 after then-mayor Cr Stapledon walked over 120 kilometres cross the municipality from Narre Warren to Lynbrook, Endeavour Hills and Tooradin in September.

Inner Wheel Club of Cranbourne president Debbie Tully presents a $1000 cheque to Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon.

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By Brendan Rees Two black spot roads in Endeavour Hills that have contributed to multiple collisions are being upgraded after Casey Council won Federal Government funding.

Power Road and Churchill Park Drive were identified as black spots following nine reported injury collisions during a five-year assessment period from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2017.

Casey council received $81,564 564 under the 2019-20 Federal Government Infrastructure Investment Black Spot Program for work carried out on Churchill Park Drive and Power Rd. New vehicle-activated flashing light kangaroo warning signs have been installed to "better highlight to road users the presence of kangaroos in the area".

Casey manager of city and asset planning Keri New said of the reported injury collisions, five resulted in serious injuries to the vehicle occupant and four resulted in minor injuries "Eight of the accidents involved collisions with kangaroos, predominantly during the dusk to dawn period," she said.

Ms New said the virtual fencing bollards to be installed elsewhere on Churchill Park Drive, are not included as part of the Blackspot project and are being fully funded by council.

"The cost of installing the bollards along Churchill Park Drive, which is currently being completed, will be approximately $16,000,

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funded as part of the existing Minor Traffic budget for 2019-20," she said.

"Following comprehensive treatments of former blackspot sites on Casey roads there are no other local road sites currently under consideration as candidate blackspot projects.

"Council will therefore not submit any applications to the 2020-21 Federal government Infrastructure Investment Black Spot Program," Ms New said.

Council considered North Road in Cranbourne South for submission under the Black Spot Program but was advised by VicRoads that the proposal to install a guardrail on both sides of North Road between East Road and Maywood Road "would not address all four crash types on this section of road," according to a council document.

This project as therefore been listed for consideration in council's grey sport program.

The document also said council currently had 16 black spots and 14 black lengths on council managed roads that were considered as part of the application process.

"Of these locations, various improvements have been undertaken in recent years at the majority of current black spot and black length locations using funding approved through previous Federal Government funded programs, including the Black Spot Program, as well as funding via the New and Improved Roads Program in council's Capital Works Program," it said.

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Rising from the ashes Cranbourne Day Care and Blue Hills Retirement village re-opened their Cross Generational Facility after it was burned to the ground in March of 2018.

The innovative, state-of-the-art provides before and after school, vacation care, day care and a workshop for Blue Hills residents and swim school for the local community.

It was the brainchild of Sharon Smith and Jodie Mitchell, with the backing of their mother and inspirational businesswoman Judy Clarkson and became a reality 10 years ago, recognising that people need to engage at every age; an innovation way ahead of its time and one that is now also known for its resilience.

MULTICULTURAL ATHLETICS Dasmesh Sports Club held a well-attended athletics event at Casey Fields that saw people from many cultures and faiths attend and participate.

Lead organiser Kulwant Singh hailed the day as a great success that was dedicated to the 550th Anniversary of the Sikh Guru Nanak Dev Ji. BERWICK WATERS PARKRUN Parkrun organiseS free, weekly, five kilometre timed runs around the world that are open to everyone. They are free, safe and easy to take part in.

Over 200 runners, joggers and walkers participated in the launch of the Berwick Waters Parkrun.

The event has been a collaboration between the residents of Berwick Waters and the wider community and the Frasers Property Australia community development team.

Despite the disappointing weather, there was a great community vibe and sense of inclusiveness and organisers look forward

to bringing this to the Clyde North and Casey community every Saturday morning. For more information, go to: https:// www.facebook.com/Berwick-Waters-parkrun-110401663659454/ INNER WHEEL DONATION Inner Wheel Club of Cranbourne is a service club that enables dedicated women to share their friendship and passion for community service and take action for lasting change.

On Monday night President Debbie Tully welcomed District Governor Kate Luxford, who gave an outstanding account of her life and her service.

President Debbie, on behalf of the club presented a cheque for $1000 to the Mayor’s Walk for Disability; helping address the plight of the ageing carer Project 28.

To find out more about being a part of a group who do so much good in the community, go to: facebook.com/the-inner-wheel-clubof-cranbourne or email president Debbie Tully at dbesim56@bigpond.com.

PERSON OF THE WEEK RODERIC GRIGSON Roderic Grigson, the driver behind the newly launched “The Scribe Tribe” Anthology by the Writers of Balla Balla.

He retired from corporate life in 2013 and attended a six-month creative writing course to develop his skills as a creative writer. A prolific reader all his life, he had always harboured a dream of becoming a writer.

His first book Sacred Tears was published in 2014 in the US to critical acclaim. His second book, After the Flames was published in 2016 and his third book, The Sullen Hills, in 2018.

He is currently working on his fourth book, The Governor’s Secret, which he hopes to pub-

Scribe Tribe enthusiast Roderic Grigson.

There was a big turnout for the first Berwick Waters Parkrun.

lish sometime next year.

Roderic was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka where he was educated and lived until he was 21. His family were Burghers, descendants of the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonials who ruled the island nation for 450 years.

With a background in IT, Roderic was also a volunteer for the United National Peacekeeping Forces which saw him spend time in South Lebanon and Egypt.

He has had an extensive career developing Information Systems for global companies, meeting his future wife, Menaka whilst working in New York; they married and migrated to Australia where their son Eric was born.

Meneka is a florist and is currently the receptionist for the Balla Balla Centre where Roderic

volunteers to help aspiring writers develop and gain confidence in sharing their work.

WHAT’S ON 10am-2pm Carer’ Hub - Lynbrook · Fridays Community Centre - https://www.casey.vic. gov.au/events/lynbrook-carers-hub 16 November 9am-2.30pm · Saturday Tooradin Craft Bazaar - Tooradin Hall, Station Street, Tooradin.

16 November - Green Living Expo · Saturday - Bunjil Place - https://www.facebook.com/ events/1409719482539998/ * This will be the last Around Casey column for a few weeks. We will hear from Amanda again in December.

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Bridget O'Toole has tried to block out the painful memory the day her husband was tragically killed by two stab wounds to the upper chest.

"I've got to be kinder to myself because you torture yourself thinking could've done more," says Mrs O'Toole. "Survivor guilt isn't good."

It was 5pm on 12 July 2013 when a man wielding a 20-centimetre carving knife entered Bridget and Dermot O'Toole's jewellery store in Hastings.

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By Brendan Rees Bridget O'Toole has tried to block out the painful memory the day her husband was tragically killed by two stab wounds to the upper chest.

"I've got to be kinder to myself because you torture yourself thinking could've done more," says Mrs O'Toole. "Survivor guilt isn't good."

It was 5pm on 12 July 2013 when a man wielding a 20-centimetre carving knife entered Bridget and Dermot O'Toole's jewellery store in Hastings.

"I thought it was a customer coming in and I just got up to serve him," she said.

However Mrs O'Toole, of Lyndhurst, was attacked by the armed assailant who pushed her into a glass cabinet and stabbed her several times.

"He was screaming like a lunatic," she recalled.

During the attack Mr O'Toole, who suffered from Parkinson's Disease, came out from the workshop to defend his wife and began wrestling with the assailant.

"We were just trying to fight him off ... Dermot was desperately trying to save me."

"Dermot fell over, he tripped over and he turned on him and stabbed him to death," she said.

Mrs O'Toole attempted to pull the offender away from her husband and in doing so she was

further assaulted. The assailant then ran out of the shop.

Mr O'Toole, 64, was fatally wounded and tragically died at the scene.

Mrs O'Toole was taken to hospital where she had to undergo plastic surgery for the extensive serious stab and slash wounds and the glass shards that were embedded in her back.

For her actions, Mrs O'Toole was awarded the 2018 Gold Clarke Medal during a presentation at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday 23 August.

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further assaulted. The assailant then ran out of the shop.

Mr O'Toole, 64, was fatally wounded and tragically died at the scene.

Mrs O'Toole was taken to hospital where she had to undergo plastic surgery for the extensive serious stab and slash wounds and the glass shards that were embedded in her back.

For her actions, Mrs O'Toole was awarded the 2018 Gold Clarke Medal during a presentation at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday 23 August.

"It was a beautiful day," says Mrs O'Toole. "I was totally humbled and to be deemed worthy of such a prestigious award I couldn't believe it."

The medal is an award of The Royal Humane Society of Australasia and is the Society's highest award for the most outstanding case of bravery.

Mr O'Toole was posthumously awarded the Star of Courage in 2017 - Australia's highest bravery accolades which recognises "acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril".

The robber, Gavin Perry, 27, was high after taking ice and on parole at the time of the murder.

He was jailed for 27 years in 2014 for the crime.

Mrs O'Toole remembers her husband of 41 years as a wonderful man who was a funny, kind and loyal man."I had the best husband and we had a great life together," she said. "Life has just been horrible since."

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The face of hope

By Brendan Rees In February this year Nat Wenke found a lump on her breast while showering. Not thinking much of it, she texted her husband telling him she would see a doctor that night and not to stress.

Three days later the mother of four was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, just two weeks shy of her 43rd birthday.

She has fought hard all year and to her relief she given the news she was cancer free on the 25 September.

"Your life just changes and I don't think I'll ever get back to normal," Nat says.

On 16-17 November, Nat of Carrum Downs will join her family in the annual CranbourneNarre Relay for Life at Casey Fields in Cranbourne East - which raises funds for the Cancer Council of Victoria.

So far 19 teams have signed up for the event which has already raised nearly $30,000.

Nat's daughter, Hayley Zantuck, started the team 'Wenke's Warriors' to support her mum and will be taking part in the Relay for Life for the first time, celebrating the hope they have for the future.

Nat has also been selected as this year's Face of Hope - a person who inspires their team and the community. She will have the honour of reading the Relay for Life Oath at the opening ceremony and also cutting the ribbon.

"It's not something you want to have a team for but we are here ... we're going to raise as much as we can and support everybody," Nat says.

Nat is currently undergoing radiation therapy to treat due to the cancer spreading to lymph nodes under her arms but doctors have confirmed it "hasn't gone anywhere else".

"I'm starting to get tired now, I'm three weeks in ... my bones are starting to fatigue," she says.

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Nat Wenke underwent six months of chemo therapy for breast cancer. She will participate in this year's Cranbourne-Narre Relay for Life at Casey Fields.

Nat described her six months of chemo therapy as "horrible" where she often felt sick for the first three months.

"The thing I hate about it is the effect it has on your friends and family and me being a mum I try and double everything and do it myself," she says.

"I'm always helping but I never ask. I had to reply on other people. I'm very independent and I lost all of that.

"You just push on because you have to," she adds.

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"There has been progress made because 10 years ago I had of got this cancer I would've been a goner. There's a drug called Herceptin that I take and that's the life saver".

Details for the Relay for Life: Starts at 4pm Saturday 16 November to 12pm Sunday 17 November. There will also be kids activities, live entertainment and food trucks.

The opening ceremony will start at 3.45pm on Saturday with a candle light ceremony at 8.30pm. The closing ceremony will be held at 12pm on Sunday.

Fire has destroyed a garage at a home in Narre Warren.

Emergency crews were called to the home on Loxley Boulevard about 5.15am on Wednesday 23 October following reports of an explosion being heard.

Fire crews from Narre Warren and Berwick brigades found the garage well alight when they arrived.

Sixteen firefighters worked hard to stop the fire from spreading to the home and neighbouring properties.

The blaze was brought under control about 7.10am with the help of five fire appliances.

Jayden Keen, a firefighter with Narre Warren CFA brigade said the two occupants of the home had evacuated.

"When we got there we could see the back of the garage going so we made entry to the house," he said.

He said firefighters made an "aggressive attack" to stop the fire from spreading.

The garage along with two cars - with the makes unknown - was destroyed.

A breathing apparatus appliance from Bayswater also helped firefighters at the scene.

Police say the fire is not being treated as suspicious.

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School kids get creative for Diwali

By Brendan Rees Hampton Park Primary School has celebrated Diwali, known as Hindu's Festival of Lights, on Friday 1 November.

Students and families participated in activities including creating their own mandalas and rangolis, Diwali scavenger hunt , lanterns and Diyas (small cup-shaped oil lamp made of baked clay) to decorate their classrooms.

"The students loved learning about the traditions and culture of Diwali and broadening their experiences," principal Elizabeth Davey said.

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Rescuer fined

By Cam Lucadou-Wells An animal rescuer has pleaded guilty to threatening to post intimate pictures of her ex-partner onto the Internet.

The 31-year-old mother, who tends to about 50 injured animals, originally faced a charge of posting an explicit image on her Tinder account - which was emailed as a screenshot to the victim.

She threatened to send images to the victim's friends, Dandenong Magistrates' Court was told on 12 November.

The victim reported the matter to Narre Warren police, fearing the pictures were published to the community at large.

Police told the court that this couldn't be proven - though the image was uploaded to a Tinder account.

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen noted proof was "increasingly difficult", given the offence occurred in July 2018.

The accused's emails also were in persistent breach of an intervention order. At the time, her mobile number had been blocked by the ex-partner.

Defence lawyer Siva Kandasamy said the accused and victim's four-month relationship descended into acrimony.

The accused had been harassed by the complainant and sought an intervention order - but the victim had applied for one first, he told the court.

Mr Kandasamy said the accused had had her house broken into as part of the "harassment".

Mr Vandersteen said the accused had acted to embarrass and humiliate her ex-partner.

"You just can't do this - it doesn't matter what the circumstances are."

He noted that since the emails, the woman had been fined $1200 by Melbourne Magistrates' Court for two assaults. Noting her limited income, he convicted and placed her on an 18-month good behaviour bond.

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Free hearing tests here Four million Australians have a hearing loss.

Nepean Hearing is offering free hearing tests and rating your Hearing for Your Age (for the • 40s). over The number of Australians who are hearing impaired is increasing because of • the ageing population – people are living longer excessive noise - in the workplace and high level music Hearing loss is often described as the ‘invisible disability’. People often wait for 5-10 years before they seek help. Hearing loss may also be a contributing factor in the speed of onset of dementia. The degree of loss is also correlated to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is important to know about your hearing.

Many people ignore the signs of hearing loss, which include turning the TV or stereo up ofice is located across the road from so loud that others complain, frequently needing to ask others to repeat themselves and not being able to hear properly on the telephone.

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It’s time to use it or lose it News just in: older adults who regularly do crosswords and number puzzles have sharper brains.

Paging Dr Obvious. Surely, this was known already?

Actually, scientists have been split on the benefits of ‘brain games’ like Sudoku for years, with many regarding the evidence surrounding their benefits as weak at best.

Until now.

A study of more than 19,000 participants, led by the University of Exeter and King’s College London, found that the more regularly peopled engaged with puzzles like Crossword and Sudoku, the sharper their performance across a range of tasks.

“The improvements are particularly clear in the speed and accuracy of their performance”, said lead researcher Dr Anne Corbett.

“On measures of problem-solving, people who regularly do these puzzles performed equivalent to an average of eight years younger compared to those who don't.”

The findings are encouraging, but Dr Corbett was careful not to overstate the benefits.

“We can't say that playing these puzzles necessarily reduces the risk of dementia in later life”, she said.

“But this research supports previous findings that indicate regular use of word and number puzzles helps keep our brains working better for longer."

A healthy social life also offers enormous benefits to your physical and mental health. In fact, it might be the most crucial factor of all.

Psychology Today said it may lower your risk of dementia.

If you’re looking to engage with those in your local community and find people with shared interests, National Seniors Australia branches are a great place to meet people, discuss community issues and participate in social events. To find the nearest branch near you go to nationalseniors.com.au - Article courtesy National Seniors

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Under the Commonwealth Hearing Services Program eligible pensioners and veterans can access free hearing aids or assisted listening devices as well as subsidised advanced digital hearing aids.

All hearing devices are fitted with precise verification and a thorough Aural Rehabilitation Program that is designed to enhance the patient’s listening experience and improve the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Diagnostic hearing assessments are available for all age groups, including children from nine months onwards and adults.

Director and Senior Audiologist Ben Altidis said that as people age hearing can deteriorate for a number of reasons.

“The most common reason for hearing loss is the condition called presbycusis, a symptom of the natural aging process,“ Mr Altidis said.

“However, there are also other forms of hearing loss that aren’t directly related to natural aging, such as nosocusis, which refers to hearing loss that results from cumulative environmental factors.

“Another condition that may necessitate a hearing loss test is sociocusis. This refers to acquired hearing loss caused by lifestyle factors such as frequent exposure to loud music or noise, vascular degeneration caused by smoking and dietary habits and the frequent use of ototoxic prescription drugs.“ There are also various other medical condi-

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The fabulous new Club House facility is open and thriving at the exciting new over 55 community located at 9 Kingburgh Close in Drouin.

Stages 1, 2 and 3 are now officially sold out with stage 4 and 5 selling fast.

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The facility includes a swim school for kids.

New start at Blue Hills After an 18 month journey, the new cross-generational facility at Blue Hills Residences was officially opened on 6 November.

The new facility is exactly the same as the old, offering a range of services to suit both the young and the young at heart.

Co-owner of Blue Hills, Jodie Mitchell, said residents and users were looking forward to using the new facility, which includes a workshop space, pool, tennis court and skate ramp.

Schoolie Central, a before and after school care program, is also hosted in the facility and Ms Mitchell said the students were excited to return to the centre after so long.

“The fire was devastating for everyone, but probably children the most,” she said.

The students had been rehoused in portables on-site during the centre’s rebuild.

The facility’s workshop functions similarly to a men’s shed but is open to all genders and is exclusively for the use of Blue Hills residents.

A swim school utilises the pool, providing lessons to children. The pool is also open to residents.

With such a diverse range of features, the cross-generational facility allows for interaction between children and students who use

the site, and residents.

Memorably, the two generations have collaborated on projects like building vegie gardens and chairs.

“It’s lovely to see, it’s beneficial to both the young and the old,” Ms Mitchell said.

She added that the centre helped to fill a void for both seniors and young people, as many of the centre’s younger users lived a fair way away from their own grandparents, while seniors enjoyed the company of the little ones.

The official opening also doubled as a

thankyou for those who helped throughout the recovery and rebuild.

The opening of the new building comes more than a year and a half after the sevenyear-old original was destroyed by fire.

On 14 March 2018, a fire broke out in the old cross-generational facility. Investigators later found it had started in a closed fan in the pool’s dehumidifier. The blaze gutted the building and caused the roof to collapse.

Residents and workers were evacuated and a resident turtle, which is still alive and kicking to this day, was saved.

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With over 200 residents getting active and involved, enjoy throwing yourself into the many social events, activities and exercise classes. Plus, on-site services and visiting health professionals will keep you feeling younger for longer.

A brand new collection of bright and spacious two and three bedroom villas are selling now. Featuring modern designs and high quality finishes, this collection won’t last long.

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Ballet at Bunjil

By Jessica Anstice Masters of Choreography is returning to Bunjil Place with its latest dance theatre show, Music Box. With sold out shows Raise the Barre and Beats on Pointe, and having recently returned from shows in Singapore and an amazing standing ovation for its entire 32 show season in London, the group is now touring throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

The independent Melbourne based company pride themselves in connecting with the local dance community wherever they perform.

On the day of their show, they will have local dance schools that will showcase a routine on the stage before taking a seat to watch the show.

“It is a great way to meet local talent, to provide them with a performance opportunity and to also have them enjoy a professional dance theatre production on the same stage where they just performed,” Masters of Choreographer director Milo said.

“In our experience, everyone loves it!”

Music Box, a classical ballet with a commercial twist, is set to mesmerise the audiences with its bold new vision of dance theatre.

This is where ballet beautifully explodes in a complete symphony of animated and touching stories as the characters move in and out of the exquisitely framed music box.

With non-stop high energy routines alongside delicate performances from the wonderfully talented cast of elite dancers, Music Box enthrals with its blending of quirky and exciting characters.

Music Box will showcase at Bunjil Place on Sunday 17 November from 5pm.

Masters of Choreography is returning to Bunjil Place with its latest dance theatre show, Music Box. A creative fusion of dance, movement, comedy, aerial acts and feel-good entertainment, this energetic, light-hearted and all-round entertaining musical treasure is perfect for every dance theatre lover.

Music Box will showcase at Bunjil Place on Sunday 17 November from 5pm.

Music Box, a classical ballet with a commercial twist, is set to mesmerise the audiences with its bold new vision of dance theatre.

WHAT’S ON Lions Lap the Map A self-paced, low level walk in small groups to promote diabetes awareness and a healthy lifestyle. Total distance covered, Australia wide, will be tallied, aiming to exceed the circumference of our great land, including its islands 25,760kms! Grab your friends and come for a walk to support a great cause!

Sunday 17 November 2019, registrations open 10:30am. Registration by gold coin donation. Cranbourne Senior Citizen's Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne.

Berwick Art Society expo About 90 paintings will be on display at Cranbourne Library as part of the Berwick Art Society’s exhibition. All different subjects and medium - all paintings are available for purchase by the community.

Various artists will demonstrate morning and afternoon for the duration of the exhibition. They are happy to talk to those visiting and explain their craft and also explain the workings of the Berwick Artist Society.

Cranbourne library, 12-25 November.

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Most of the items are hand crafted by a strong group of women who meet each month at Christ Church in Tooradin and lovingly prepare for this event each year. Items on sale include patchwork quilts, linens for the home, gift hampers, gift boxes, Christmas decorations and baking, toys, nursery goods, plants and more.

Saturday 16 November 9am-2.30pm at the Tooradin Community Centre, Tooradin-Station Road, Tooradin. Free entry. EFTPOS available.

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Learn to play Lawn Bowls at Berwick Berwick Bowling club will be hosting an Open Day for the public to try and play this great sport. Even if you have never attempted bowling before, take this opportunity to have a go.

There will be qualified coaches to show you how it is done. All that is required of you is to turn up wearing runners or flat-soled shoes. The Berwick Bowling club caters for men and women of all ages and there are many types of competitions, many of these also catering for people who still go to work. The Berwick Bowling club is the largest of its type south of the Yarra. There are four greens to play on as well indoor Carpet Bowls. There is a great clubhouse with excellent bar and kitchen facilities. A free lunch-time sausage sizzle and coffee and tea will be available.

The address is Manuka road directly at the rear of the Berwick football ground.

Sunday 24 November from 10am-3pm. Edwin Flack Reserve, Manuka Rd, Berwick. For more information contact Tony Wynen on 0422 132 538.

Sunday from 4pm-6.30pm at 4 Malcom Ct, Narre Warren. ADRA Australia is the humanitarian agency of the Adventist Church, which works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

Sunday 29 December, 4 Malcom Ct, Narre Warren from 1pm- 6:30pm. Contact Number: 0425 747 866.

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Clyde CFA will open its doors to the public on Sunday 17 November from 10am to 2pm (17 Railway Rd, Clyde). There will be activities for kids, Narre Warren SES display, and free sausage sizzle, and a chance to see the brigade's new pumper. Kids can also get dressed up in CFA and SES uniforms. Hopefully Captain Koala will arrive to greet visitors.

Lions Senior Citizens Luncheon

Free community barbecue event

The Lions Club of Cranbourne presents its annual Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon. The Cranbourne Lions Concert Band and Cranbourne Chorale sing-a-long to all your favourite carols, there are prizes to be won and enjoy a social lunch, and of course dessert prepared by your local CWA. Numbers are limited, reserve your seat now!

Sunday 8 December 2019, 12pm-3pm. Cranbourne Senior Citizen's Hall, 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne. Contact Alisha on 0409 886 262.

Casey ADRA will be holding a free barbecue and grill out fundraiser. Lamb kebabs, beef burgers, chicken burgers, vegan steaks, and homemade lemonade. There will also be a car wash, face painting, live music. Dinners also held every

Cranbourne Community House will be running our mosaic course in 2020. Please contact us to put your name down for our class enrolments for next year.

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Probus Endeavour Hills Club The Endeavour Hills Probus Club is seeking retirees and semi - retirees to join an active and friendly group. Activities include a walking group, coffee mornings, ten-pin bowling, excursions and trivia nights.

Meet third Monday of each month (except December) at 10am at the Dandenong Club, corner of Heatherton Rd and Stud Rd, Dandenong North. Contact Chris 0423432878 or email: hart.chris64@yahoo.com.au.

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BYO drinks. Members free. Non-members $22.

Bookings via Val Motta on 0414666634 before 10 November. 166-178 S Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne . Cranbourne Public Hall is located at 166-178 South Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne.

slushies, cakes, glow-sticks, games, pony rides, hot dogs, Thai, Indian, Italian and other exotic cuisines. Food vendors, street traders and much more. Don't miss the arrival of Santa on a Fire Truck and Lolli bags for every child. Please ring Kerrigan La-Brooy on 0404-875-647 or email kerriganlabrooy@bigpond.com for more details.

A 30km fundraiser walk will be held in November to help raise money for the event.

Hillcrest Christian College Oval, 500 Soldiers Rd, Clyde North from 5.30pm - 9.30pm, Saturday 7 December.

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Enquiries please ring Di on 0408343202, or email difen69@bigpond.net.au.

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Berwick Senior Citizens Welcomes you 55 years and over. Be involved in our club: we do line dancing Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm, Scottish dancing Tuesday nights 8pm to 10pm, club day is on Friday 9am to 2pm, we do indoor croquet and play various other games with free bingo once a month and the last Friday of the month free fish and chips.

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Cranbourne Community House is now taking enrolments for the 3 year old kindergarten program for 2020. Orientation days begins on Monday 11 November.

Don't miss out, contact Cranbourne Community House on 5996 2941.

Dads Matter playgroup The Daytime Dads Playgroup provides an opportunity for fathers and their children to play and connect socially with other families in the community and is great for those who spend time at home during the day. Registration is essential: To register, contact City of Casey on 9705 5200 or email dadsmatter@casey.vic.gov.au.

Weekly on Wednesday, starting from 16 October until 18 December from 10am-12pm at Hampton Park Library, 26 Stuart Ave, Hampton Park.

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All contemporary, low-maintenance homes feature landscaped gardens and quality fixtures and fittings. Front gardens are maintained by the community gardener, leaving homeowners time to relax and enjoy all the community has to offer including a multi-million-dollar clubhouse, heated pool and spa, cinema, gym, bowling green, alfresco BBQ area and even a pickleball court.

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Development is full speed ahead at Lifestyle Kaduna Park, with first frames expected to be up before Christmas and Stage 1 homeowners preparing to move

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Only a short walk to the new shopping centre, schools and parks makes this home the perfect choice for a young family, and the perfect investment into your future.

The 3 bedroom spacious home was built 5 years ago. It features a large family room adjacent to the hostess style kitchen and separate dining area.

The master has high ceilings, walk-in robe and full ensuite.

The alfresco dining and entertaining area is entered via the family room creating one large entertaining space.

Enjoy the 448m2 approx. block, finished with immaculate gardens at the front and rear.

The property offers easy freeway access and is only 35mins approx. from the CBD. With so much on offer and with genuine sellers, this property won't last long. So call today to arrange your private viewing. An inspection is a must as the photos do not do this great property justice.

For all enquiries and inspections please call Jason Brown direct. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5 Mayflower Drive, CRANBOURNE WEST, VIC 3977 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $579,950 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jason Brown 0423 768 424, FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

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PARTY IN THE PARK KADUNA Park is set to officially open its new community park, situated opposite the recently built display village, on Saturday 23 November.

The opening will provide an opportunity for developer Parklea to once again showcase its commitment to shaping and strengthening communities through resident activities. The park will provide residents with the perfect location to relax and enjoy its 1-hectare of open space, while providing a space for socialisation and outings with barbecue facilities on site.

The event will feature a variety of attractions and entertainment for all residents including, a reptile encounter demonstration from Wildlife Warriors, a jumping castle, face painting, a chair-o-plane ride, and special guests Marshall, Rubble and Chase from Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol at 2 Mortlake Drive, Officer South, from 11am - 2pm.

The event will also give visitors the chance to stroll through the new display village featuring over 34 homes by 19 of Melbourne’s biggest and best builders, including Metricon, Carlisle Homes, Beachwood Homes and Porter Davis. With plenty of food and drinks available courtesy of the display home builders, as well as jam donuts, a barbecue, gelato, coffee cart, and much more for residents and visitors to enjoy Kaduna Park’s latest Henty Release provides buyers with lots sizes ranging from 425-644m², situated in the tranquil and picturesque side of Kaduna Park overlooking the Gum Scrub Creek as well as being conveniently located just a short walk from the new community park. These large sized lots make them perfect for any family’s needs.

The community park officially opens on Saturday 23 November, with residents and

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Elevated overlooking Warragul & the Strzelecki mountains South East you’ll feel on top of the world. Off street parking abundant, open space for the animals to play, a rear gate, chook yard & sectioned pergola allowing much fun outdoors. The large shed is a handy surprise.

This lovely 3 bedroom weatherboard with a homely feel & potential plus is a clear winner for those looking for great potential for growth & excellent return. Walk to schools, sporting facilities or town.

Superb investment or first home buy.

Beautiful, practical easily maintained inside & out!

A clever floorplan & site plan maximizing space & potential. There is space for access for caravan or boat etc in addition to the dbl r/c garage. All rooms feel spacious including the master BR with WIR & ensuite. A formal lounge is adjacent to the master & separate from the open plan living area beyond the stunning kitchen & dining areas, light filled & open to the family room with a framed view!

Entertain under the large alfresco all year round.

Level walk to town, school, parks etc.

$350,000-$380,000 Internet ID: 21518531 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

$460,000 Internet ID: 21517982 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

5622 3800 Cnr Smith & Queen St, Warragul

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RENOWNED NEERIM JUNCTION PROPERTY - 143.7 ACRES One of the districts most fertile & picturesque properties is now available for sale. 143.7 acres with a total road frontage of 1.16 kms to Main Neerim Road, NayookPowelltown Road & Paynter Road. Rich Red/Chocolate soils, permanent springwater to header tank & entire farm under pasture. Big hayshed & solid stockyards. A well built brick home set amidst 4 acres of incredible established gardens with spectacular trees. Views to Westernport to the south and Mountain views to the north east. Located 30 kms Warragul & 10 kms Neerim South.

Unmatched for location, soil fertility and panoramic views.

2875 MAIN NEERIM ROAD NEERIM JUNCTION EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OFFERS ClOSE - FRIDAY 13Th DEC 2019, 5PM - UNlESS SOlD PRIOR Internet ID: 21524130

buyers encouraged to attend for a day of non-stop family entertainment. Contact the Kaduna Park sales team on 1300 KADUNA (523 862) or at kadunapark.com.au ●

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Invest or Build ! Live in this new & vibrant neighborhood.Enjoy the conveniences of great facilities in the surrounding area. Underpinning the location are Casey Complex & Casey RACE, shopping centers, medical facilities and local library for your convenience. Close to Casey Grammar, Cranbourne East Primary & Secondary School & Chilsolm TAFE. Easy access to Melbourne CBD.

3 BEDS | 1 BATHS | 2 CARSPACE

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modern & Cosy ! With 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet- ideal for a small family. Open concept from the kitchen to the family and dining areas. Fitted with split system air conditioning, gas cooktop and gas hot water system.

Two car park space. Nearby to both Noble Park and Yarraman Train station.

Easy access to Melbourne CBD via Eastlink Highway.

Buy to stay or invest ! 3 bedrooms with built in robes, separate living area, kitchen and dining area. Close to Hallam Primary school Hallam Secondary School. A short drive to South Gippsland Freeway, Princes Highway and public transport. This property is currently tenanted.

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Low maintenance & Convenient Living ! Timber floored bedrooms with BIR and FES in the masters, kitchen, meals & family area. Pergola, decking & a good size backyard , double garage & shed.Includes ducted heating, alarm and dishwasher & 1.5Kw solar panels.

Established Home on Huge Land! Sitting on 828sqm of land with with the potential for subdivision (STCA) for investment to rebuild or to rent. There are 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 toilets. Ample space in the backyard to build a granny unit. Closeby to South Gippsland Hwy.

Conveniently Located ! Nearby to Fountain Gate shopping Center, Bunjil Place & established schools. Easy access to M1 Freeway. Home sitting on 732sqm with 3 bedrooms and fully renovated bathroom, living room with inverter split system. Fully secured with CCTV, roller shutters and remote access control gate and fencing.

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Cranbourne

Cranbourne

(1P3159) Two story town house situated in the heart of town within walking distance to major shopping centre, Doctors, Schools & Train station. This property offers 3 spacious bedrooms, beautiful eat in kitchen, gorgeous bathroom, large spacious lounge & dining areas, 3 toilets, split system A/C, 6 solar panels & 1.5 kw inverter, gas heating & outdoor entertainment areas. $399,950

(1P3130) We are delighted to offer this lovely unit located just minutes walk to Cranbourne Train Station, Doctors, Schools and major shopping centre. Consisting of 2 large bedrooms, time saver kitchen, big lounge ad nice bathroom, this unit has many other extras on offer!

(1P3160) Beautifully presented home, is located just minutes walk to Medical Centre, Schools, Train station and major shopping centre. Consisting of 2 large bedrooms, time saver kitchen, large lounge, quality curtains, new carpet, double glazed windows, two split systems plus more.

$289,950

$349,950

Cranbourne

Cranbourne West

Cranbourne West

* 3 spacious bedrooms all with robes. * Full ensuite to master bedroom. * 2 Living areas, * Large kitchen with generous breakfast bench. * Double remote garage,low maintenance gardens. * Walk to train station in a few minutes & walking distance to shops & schools. $470,000-$485,000

* 4 Bedrooms, full ensuite, WIR to master * 2 Living areas * Central Kitchen, 900mm oven, 5 burners and loads of bench space. * Ducted heating, Evaporative cooling * Covered outdoor area * Double remote garage $569,000

- Quality built 5 years young spacious 3 bedroom home.

- Large family room adjacent to the hostess style kitchen and separate dining area.

- Master with feature high ceilings, WIR & full ensuite.

- Alfresco, which is entered via the family room.

- 448m2 approx. block inished with immaculate gardens at the front and rear. $579,950

Cranbourne

Cranbourne

Cranbourne

(1P3103) * Activity Centre Zone Precint 6. * Land Size 649m² (approx) * Total rental income $26,520pa * Two separate Incomes. * Close to all amenities $659,000

(1P3079) Situated on a 651m² (approx) block with possible dual occ (STCA) * 4 bedrooms/full ensuite * Floating Floors * L-shaped lounge/dining * Gas Heating & A/C * Modern Kitchen includes EWO/GHP & Dishwasher * Undercover pergola/bbq area * Double garage * Large backyard $490,000-$520,000

(1P2608) great investment opportunity, tenanted until August 2020 @ $1820 pcm. * 4 Bedrooms, huge ensuite * 3 Living areas * Kitchen,EWO, GHP and dishwasher. * Ducted heating & evap cooling. * Double remote garage. $590,000-$620,000

Junction Village

Cranbourne North

Cranbourne

- Open plan kitchen, meals, family room is the heart of the home, lovely timber kitchen with near new oven.

- Huge rumpus room opens out onto a large alfresco area, evaporative cooling, ducted vaccum - A large 6m x 5m shed has roller door.

- Double lock-up garage plus 2 x double carports, lots of parking, perfect for the van, boat or other vehicles. $650,000-$680,000

(1P2971) * 4 Bedrooms plus study * Full en suite includes spa * 2 Living areas * Modern Kitchen * Double Garage * Outdoor entertaining area * Great backyard * Great Location $635,000

(1P3084) * Potential dual occ (STCA) * 697m² (approx) * Bedrooms,WIR, Full ensuite * Huge Lounge with built in cabinetry * Modern Kitchen * Ducted heating, plus spilt system * New Carpets * Renovated bathroom * Re Sprayed and re pointed roof * Sun room * Double Garage * Great Investment opportunity $580,000-$638,000

Cranbourne North

Cranbourne East

Dalmore

* Court location * Great position * Close to amenities * Build your dream home * Be quick on this one!

HUNT CLUB ESTATE - Retirement living at its best! Perfectly positioned close to all amenities. This spacious 2 bedroom home must be inspected quickly as it shouldn’t last long. There is a private, low maintenance rear yard with available space for a pergola, also a single garage with rear access and is located close to all the village has to offer. $395,000

- Approx. 16.11 ha/40 acres of land.

- 3 bedroom old farmer’s cottage.

- Planted to 20 acres of asparagus.

- 21 mega litre water licence.

- 23m x 10m workshop with 3 phase power, 25m x 9m 7 bay machinery shed with electricity & 12m x 8m storage shed, all with high clearance. $1,495,000

$460,000-$480,000

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Wells blasts unbeaten ton

By Nick Creely There was always inevitability about it. Luke Wells and game-breaking centuries just simply go hand-in-hand.

When the left-handed overseas pro strolled to the Schramms Reserve deck for CaseySouth Melbourne on Sunday against Fitzroy Doncaster with 66 runs under his belt, there was always going to be a response.

There simply had to be. Not only for his team, which was desperately trying to make up ground after a lacklustre start, but for his own game. A player with that much class simply can’t be contained for too long, as seen by his 18 first class hundreds.

But against a Lions attack still finding its feet at the level, Wells - and his vice-captain Nathan Freitag - feasted off the fine work down by the Swans’ bowlers earlier in the day to draw just a game outside of the top-eight.

“I’m super proud of the guys and I feel we deserved this win for sure,” Wells told Star News.

“It’s been a tough start to the season for one reason or another with the weather and a few poor performances as well as losing some tight games in the Slam.

“I’m so chuffed for all the boys with this win, everyone is up and about again and hopefully we can find some consistency now going forward.”

After Wells sent the Lions in to bat on its own home deck - a wicket that appeared slow - openers Jack Rudd (60) and Zach Elliott (66) looked incredibly comfortable, notching up 114 for the first wicket and setting the scene for a potential score of 250-plus.

But after a patient knock filled with some excellent stroke play, Elliott fell, handing medium-pacer Dylan Hadfield (1/28) the opening wicket, before the Swans began to assert themselves with a pressure-filled hour of cricket.

Snagging fellow opener Jack Rudd not long after, the Swans - through spearhead Nathan Lambden (2/46), much-improved seamer James Maxwell (3/50), and the reliable Josh Dowling (2/34), wore the Lions’ middle order down, in an impressive turnaround that saw the home side scramble to 8/220 after a six off the final ball of the innings by Harrison Goad.

Wells, himself, was also vital - turning in 0/32 off 10 overs with his spin through the middle overs.

The Swans kept things steady in reply, with Wells and Devin Pollock not taking any unnecessary risks, but the Lions eventually prized out Pollock for 20 after the pair knocked around 58 for the first wicket.

But there wasn’t much else to smile about for the Lions.

Wells - along with Freitag - oozed class in a brilliant 160-run partnership, firstly consolidating and setting up the chase, before flaying the ball to the boundary at an alarming rate.

The skipper in particular, held the key, and from 37 off 67 deliveries, switched to a gear not many can in the competition, sending the ball flying over the ropes to the small boundaries off the spinners to reach another golden ton his fifth at the club from just 18 first XI innings.

His century came from two massive sixes, in an innings that featured eight.

Unluckily for Freitag, who notched up a second-consecutive half-century, he chopped on with just two runs to win for a brilliant 70, while Wells remained unbeaten on 115 off 130 balls as his side cruised to an eight-wicket win with seven overs to spare.

Wells praised the bowling group for being able to set the game up for the batters, and said it was important to make the most of the conditions and put the plans into fruition.

“I was very pleased with how we were able to drag them back from their initial base. We bowled poorly from about overs five to 20 but then we dragged it back well with some clearer plans on a slow wicket, such as bowling nice and straight with lots of slower balls,” he said.

“I also thought we defended the short boundary a lot better than they and they were never really able to take advantage of it like we were.”

After the Lions set the Swans a modest chase, Wells said the plan was simple enough: time in the middle. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Luke Wells on his way to a century at Schramms Reserve.

“The plan was just to bat 50 overs. I told the guys that I couldn’t care less what’s happened so far this season, what happened last season or what will happen next week, we bat 50 overs we win,” he said.

“I thought Tag (Nathan Freitag) batted exceptionally well. It wasn’t an easy pitch to start on at all and he came on when (Jack) Rudd was bowling some tidy off spin against a slightly softer ball so it was hard to score.

“He used up some balls and was under a bit of pressure but he’s an experienced and quality player so it was clear he never doubted himself and hopefully that’s a huge learner for the whole batting group moving forward. Give yourself a chance get yourself in and when you can, be ruthless and go big.”

From a personal point of view, Wells said it was an important century for his own game, and was pleased to be able to lead from the front as club captain.

“Yeah the season so far out here has been horrid to be honest,” he said.

“I can’t believe the weather we’ve had, definitely the worst I’ve ever experienced in Australia. Obviously it was a frustration to have a couple of visa issues too and miss the first two games.

“I wanted to start strongly from a personal point of view and a club perspective and I knew the biggest challenge this season would be managing expectations after having such a great year last year.

“Having got a few low scores I was relieved more than anything to get the match winning score and I’m just so chuffed for the guys. The game is so much more enjoyable when you’re winning.”

The Swans will get a big chance to put pressure on the top eight when they venture in to the Junction Oval to take on St Kilda in a twoday game starting on Saturday.

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James Maxwell continued his strong form with three wickets for the Swans.

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Panthers on the back foot

By Tyler Lewis VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET ROUND 6 For Dandenong, another difficult challenge awaits after they suffered a defeat at the hands of a powerful Essendon unit on Sunday.

On an extremely dicey wicket and overhead conditions ideal for bowlers, the Panthers were sent in at the toss.

Tom Donnell and Brett Forsyth nudged the ball around against the tidy attack of Matt Doric and debutant Cameron McClure to 0/21 before Donnell fell.

Once the Dandenong skipper departed, several of his teammates followed suit as Doric and McClure were wreaking havoc with the white Kookaburra ball.

After four of his teammates entered the sheds in quick succession, Ed Newman strolled to the middle of Windy Hill against an attack that could smell blood.

At first, the young left-hander held his own, nudging the ball around when he could, while his teammates continued to fall at the other end.

When Augustin became McClure's fourth scalp, the Panthers were in dyer straights at 9/87, big quick Jakeb Thomas joined Newman who immediately accelerated and smarted his way through the situation.

While shortly beforehand, Newman demonstrated he could hold his own in the midst of a collapse, he then displayed not only the talent he possesses but the maturity that sits between his ears.

Flaying the ball to all parts for the best part of the over, before nudging a single on the final ball to maintain strike, Newman reached and surpassed his maiden first XI half-century.

In a matter of overs, Newman and Thomas put on a partnership of 58, with Thomas only notching the two runs.

Ex-Victorian star Nick Jewell lost his hat attempting this hook shot for Long Island against Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Pearcedale on Saturday. 200399 Trying to steal the strike once more, Newman ran himself out on 72, but he shifted the Panthers from an early defeat to a total to defend.

In reply, Nanopoulos got the Panthers off to the perfect start, claiming his 300th first XI wicket that of the dangerous James Seymour, before nabbing another to put the Bombers on the back foot at 2/25.

Unfortunately for the Panthers, the experience and class of Michael Hill and Connor Rutland guided the home side to victory, both snagging unbeaten half-centuries to remain undefeated in Victorian Premier Cricket.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA - PENINSULA DIVISION ROUND 5 Pearcedale remains one of two teams yet to register a win when it went down to premiership contender Long Island on the weekend.

After being sent into bat, the Dales, led by skipper Mitch Andrew (36) posted a competitive total of 8/143.

But ex-Victorian superstar Nick Jewell took the match by the scruff of the neck in a blistering knock.

Jewell blasted 98 before he was removed just two runs short of his milestone and victory.

Long Island chased down the Dales' total in just 22.4 overs to claim a convincing win.

Jake Roberts was the most economical and damaging of the Pearcedale bowlers with 1/15 from five overs.

WOMENS PREMIER CRICKET TWENTY20 (ROUND 11) AND ONE-DAY (ROUND 1) Mignon du Preez provided the fireworks on a massive night for the Dandenong Cricket Club.

With the men's and women's sides playing respectively at Shepley on Wednesday night, Dandenong won the toss against CarltonBrunswick and elected to bat on a sensational wicket.

Du Preez sent the ball to all parts of Wilson Oval from the very start of her innings, in 69 deliveries, she sent the ball to the fence on 13 occasions and over it seven times on her way to a masterful 142 not out.

The Panthers set a whopping 4/201 after 20 overs.

In reply, the visitors made a good fist of the total, posting 3/127, but the tight bowling at the top from Sophie Molineux and Courtney Neale forced the target out of reach.

In the first match of the one-day competition, Dandenong suffered a narrow defeat to the Ringwood Rams.

Dandenong sent the Rams in and it paid dividends early when the Panthers had Ringwood 3/11 through two run-outs and an early scalp from the ever so reliable Lucy Cripps.

The Panthers toiled away before Natalie Taylor cleaned up with 3/12 to reduce the Rams to 10/128 after 35.

Dandenong got off to a horror start of their own, losing Erin Maxwell with only three runs on the board.

Despite a strong knock from Tiana Atkinson (26), consistent wickets prevented the Panthers from two impressive wins inside a week.

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2. WHO won Australia’s first medal at the 2018 winter Olympics?

3. WHAT are the two classes of harness racing?

4. IN what city was Aussie F1 star Daniel Ricciardo born?

5. WHICH Australian was the first golfer to earn $100,000 in a year without playing the US circuit?

6. WHICH country won every relay - running and swimming - at the 1984 Olympics?

7. WHICH rich staying race is traditionally held in Western Australia on New Year’s Day? 8. WHAT is the home ground of Manchester United?

9. WHICH horse won the 2015 Melbourne Cup? 10. WHICH brothers both raced in the 1983 James Hardie 1000?

11. WHO was the first Australian woman to carry the national flag at an Olympic or Commonwealth Games opening ceremony?

12. WHO captained the Australian mens hockey team that won silver at the 1992 Olympics?

13. WHO was the first female jockey to ride against men in Australia?

14. WHICH Australian was the first cricketer to score over 150 in each innings of a Test?

15. WHICH Aussie won four Wimbledon mixed doubles titles partnering Billie Jean King?

16. WHICH Australian Rules field position has provided the most Brownlow Medal winners?

17. WHAT nationality is 2012 Australian Open tennis champ Victoria Azarenka?

18. HOW did boxer Dave Sands die in 1952?

19. WHICH Australian won the World Racing Drivers Championship in 1980?

20. WHAT is the nickname of the Australian Olympic soccer team?

ANSWERS: 1. Mark Waugh 2. Matt Graham 3. Pacing and trotting 4. Perth 5. Graham Marsh 6. The United States 7. The Perth Cup 8. Old Trafford 9. Prince of Penzance 10.

Peter and Phil Brock 11. Pam Kilborn 12. Warren Birmingham 13. Linda Jones 14.

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By Nick Creely The talent in the south east seems near endless as the Southern Pioneers named their Under 18 Male Youth Premier League squad on Tuesday 5 November.

The 13-man squad - which will represent the region in a seven-round tournament kickstarting on 13 January - is full of some of the finest young cricketers in the south east and the state, and will go almost certainly go in as one of the teams to keep an eye on during the Twenty20 carnival.

With the youngsters developing rapidly at Victorian Premier Cricket level - with Ashvin Adihetty and Reiley Mark already having a taste of first XI cricket - the Pioneers' main Premier club links in Casey-South Melbourne, Dandenong and Monash Tigers are well represented.

The youngsters, while playing against some of the best up and coming cricketers in the state, will also get the chance to play at some of the best facilities in Victoria, including Princes Park, Melbourne University, Casey Fields, Shepley Oval, Jubilee Park and Junction Oval.

Adding to the Pioneers' selection, D'Rozario and Pednekar - both developing at the Monash Tigers - have been named in Vic Country's Under 19 side, which will play in the National Carnival in Perth from 2 to 12 December.

The Pioneers have also named their Under 17 Female Squad ahead of the carnival, which will kick off on 1 December.

It will conclude on 20 January with a clash at the Junction Oval, with some of the best local talent in the region set to strut their stuff.

The Southern Pioneers Under 18 Male Squad: Ashvin Adihetty (Berwick Springs CC/Casey South Melbourne CC) Ashley Chandrasinghe (Buckley Ridges CC/ Casey South Melbourne CC) Johnathon D'Rozario (Buckley Ridges CC/ Monash Tigers CC)

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· Seneja Alles (Parkfield CC) · Kasey Arumanayagam (Dingley CC) · Brynell D'Silva (Carlisle Park Vikings CC) · Kethmi Ekanayake (Narre Warren CC) · Gopikaroy Jagadeesh Babu (Carrum Downs CC)

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Three out of four ain’t bad With Tuesday Pennant cancelled due to the Melbourne Cup, the Saturday Pennant teams held the responsibility for Narre Warren Bowls Club.

They finished the day with three wins from the four games. The Division 3 side travelled to Chelsea and had a win. Reg Young, Peter Groom, Wilma Stevenson and Zak Storm led the day with a 32-16 win, helped by Eric Sydenham, Wally Finlayson, Colin Groom and Jim Millar, who won 29-20. Graham Dodd, Joe Selfridge, Jim Kempf and Percy Herath won 1812, but Geoff Ampt, Michael Toole, Peter Lister and Cam Lee could not hold their shots and went down 13-23.

Narre Warren (1) 16-92 defeated Chealea (1) 2-71.

Division 4 was at Fountain Gate against Cranbourne, but suffered its first loss for the season. Keith Mark, Michael Graham, Carl Lapham and Stan Robinson won 23-14, and Les Clement, Brian Nicholls, Ralph Devonshire and Norm Hosmer won 14-12, but Gary Wilson, Luca Klarica, Zade Bulmer and Geoff Miller ( 15-19) and Pauline Kempf, Wilma Haringsma, David Wilkinson and Reg Johnstone (8-25) both lost.

Narre Warren (2) 4-60 lost to Cranbourne (3) 14-70.

Division 5 was also at Fountain Gate against Pakenham. The result was a resounding 76shot win. Arthur Fitt, Stan Bulmer, Ernesto Vergara and John Zanon had a day out to win 38-7, and Janice Moran, Peter Castricum, Arthur Scheurer and Glen Cadman also won very well (27-6). Alan Mark, Paul McNamara, Toa Retzlaff and John Uren won 26-11 while Peter

Stan Bulmer in action. wilson, Dermot McConville, Susan Ellery and Jos van Hout won 20-11.

Narre Warren (3) 18-111 defeated Pakenham (4) 0-35.

Division 7 travelled to Keysborough and also had a win. Jeanette Cox, Wayne Grimsey, Stan Platt and Andy Tobler won well (27-12) while Rudi Oost, Helen McCarthy, Steve Hyam and Brian Fraser won 27-16. Darren Moore, Rudi Pompe, Truus Henneman and Laurie Baker just missed (17-20) while Len O'Brien, Bill Sheehan, John Green and Geoff Lee were also close (16-21).

Narre Warren (4) 14-87 defeated Keysborough (5) 4-69.

Ernesto Vergara rolls one down the green for Narre Warren.

Southside’s streak stops at six straight WNBL victories

By Tyler Lewis The Southside Flyers suffered their first defeat of the WNBL season against the UC Capitals ending their streak at six wins in a row.

A blistering first half from the Capitals set up the strong 91-72 win.

The Capitals pounced on the mistakes made by the Flyers in order to climb up the WNBL table, scoring 25 of their points off of Southside turnovers.

Leilani Mitchell dropped 23 points, the

most for her side, and was the only Flyer to convert from beyond the arc.

The Capitals, meanwhile, benefited from 20 bench points from Keely Froling to along with 21 from Kia Nurse.

The Flyers have usually been extremely dominant at the post, predominantly through Mercedes Russell, but this week she could only manage five boards to go along with her 15 points.

Kelsey Griffin took control under the rim

from the Capitals with 13 rebounds.

After trailing by 23 points at the half, the Flyers mounted a comeback to win the third team and level the fourth, but by then the horse had already bolted.

Southside coach Cheryl Chambers said her side didn’t come switched on for the contest against a good side.

“We didn’t come out with the composure and physicality that we had been displaying early in the season,” Chambers told the WNBL website.

“(In) the first half it seemed like we couldn’t get a rebound and then when we tried together as a team we would bump the other out of the way.

“Canberra are a quality team - I think mentally it will teach us a lot about how to switch on,” she said.

The Southside Flyers still sit atop of the WNBL table, and will now travel north to take on Townsville in an attempt to regain their momentum in what has already been a superb season.

A great day for Cranbourne Cranbourne played at Pakenham on Saturday and brought home the points to record a great victory, while the second side also had a win against Bentleigh and the third side had a win against Narre Warren - topping off an excellent weekend of bowls for the club despite more ongoing winter like weather conditions.

Coach Lyn Quigg was very pleased with the teams and went on to say: "(It was) a great effort today from all the Cranbourne sides. The top side playing at Pakenham today showed a great fighting spirit from all four rinks which was a great sign.

"We were challenged late in the day but regrouped and came home very strong. I am also pleased with the tremendous efforts of our second side winning against Bentleigh, and our third side winning against Narre Warren".

SIDE 1, DIVISION 2 Skip Lyn Quigg and his crew of Ian Barrenger, Alan Cook and Peter Elgar won by 10 shots while skip Mark Bland and his charges consisting of Neil 'Buddy' Drummond, Shane Morrison and Joe Byrne also handled the Pakenham conditions very well to win by six shots, contributing to a final victory by 14 shots against Pakenham.

Cranbourne 80 (16 points) defeated Pakenham 66 (2 points).

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Coach Lyn Quigg rallied his troops at Pakenham. win on his rink. He praised his fellow bowlers 'Wild' Bill Bradbury, Stan Myers and Helen Witherden on their great form during the game, which got Cranbourne over the line in the end by eight shots.

Cranbourne 87 (16 points) defeated Bentleigh 79 (2 points).

SIDE 3, DIVISION 4 It was a sole effort from one rink that saved the day for Cranbourne, winning by 10 shots at the end of the day.

Experienced skip Rob Sorrensen and his crew of Lester Buchanan, Rob Scott and Bob Pyne played superbly to win by 17 shots and save the day.

Skip Mark Bland was a picture of concentration as he watched the play unfold.

Cranbourne 70 (14 points) defeated Narre Warren 60 (4 points).

SIDE 4, DIVISION 6 Despite a fantastic effort from skip Allan Skurrie, and his very experienced and talented rink

of Cheryl Wright, Scott De Piazza and Brian Hall - who won by 17 shots - Cranbourne lost by seven shots to Edithvale in a tight game that could have gone either way.

Cranbourne 76 (2 points) lost to Edithvale 83 (16 points).

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