Berwick Star News - 05th December 2019

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Berwick is looking its sparkling best in the lead up to Christmas. Stores have embraced the festive season, including popular clothing boutique Ruby Wednesday. Jessica McHenry from Fallachi Hair loves dressing up for the festive party season. This special 12 page wrap has everything you need to know in the lead up to 25 December.

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Travel time There is no better gift than a memory to last a lifetime according to Director of The Departure Lounge in Berwick, Lauren Savery.

"People now are caught up in their very busy lives that they have to make time to enjoy special moments and memories. Therefore our jobs as travel agents has evolved in order to create this," Ms Savery said.

"How often do you hear your family or friends talking about 'that time when….' And the most special memories are involving the people and the places that you discover.

"We love helping our clients achieve this and create the trip of a lifetime whether it is a simple, much needed escape to a spa hotel for a weekend with friends, or a trip of a lifetime on board the Orient Express, or the world’s luxury cruise liners or a first class flight to Europe!

"Whether your budget is simply $200 or $20,000 we can create a Christmas Gift to remember and present your loved ones this Christmas. We take the time to plan and create and make sure you get exactly what you want to give on Christmas morning.

"Some of our most popular destinations this year are Japan, Vietnam and for our agency, always Europe which is one of our very favourite places in the world. We travel as often as we can to make sure we are up to date on hotels, resorts and airline quality as first-hand experience is always the best."

Make an appointment to come in and see the team at The Departure Lounge and chat over a coffee or a glass of wine about where your next dream trip will be!

To give the gift of memories see Lauren Savery and her team, Lauren and Sandra at the Departure Lounge.

Berwick residents and visitors are invited to decorate a bauble for the annual bauble decorating competition.

Get creative and win prizes Get into the festive spirit and help decorate Berwick thanks to the Berwick Business Group's annual Christmas Bauble Decorating Competition.

The business group, in conjunction with Cold Rock Berwick, is hoping to get a record number of entries in this year's competition.

This event has been running for the last four years and is very simple to enter. Visitors are invited to collect a plain bauble from a participating store, take it home and decorate it, and then return it to the store to place on their Christmas tree. There are wonderful prizes on offer for the most creatively decorated bauble.

The Berwick Business Group, with Begin Bright Berwick, is also pleased to host the annual Reindeer Scavenger Hunt. Entry to the competition is easy - simply collect an entry form from a participating business in Berwick, and look for the different coloured bows

around each reindeer’s neck.

There are 22 businesses around Berwick taking part, and kids only need six bows to complete their entry. Once the form is complete, hand it in to one of the participating businesses to go into the draw to win some great prizes!

The Berwick Business Group is a collaboration of businesses within Berwick working closely with the City of Casey to showcase all the wonderful retail shops, restaurants, cafes, and professional service organisations that Berwick has to offer. There is such a large variety of businesses in the Berwick area that there is no need to go to the big city to fulfil your shopping, eating, or other household requirements - it is all right here in Berwick!

Businesses are welcome to join the group.

More information can be found at www. berwickbusinessgroup.com.au.

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A full festive calendar The City of Casey has events planned across the municipality for the community to come together and celebrate the festive season.

City of Casey Mayor Councillor Susan Serey said there is so much to do around the City of Casey at this time of year and encouraged residents to join their loved ones in spreading some festive cheer.

“As we move closer to the holiday season, there’s no better time to catch up with family and friends for an afternoon or an evening out,” she said.

“Why not head down to Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick, for one of their many twilight flicks, or for a photo with Santa on Saturday 7 December, where your four-legged friends are also invited. “‘Tis the Season is returning to the Old Cheese Factory on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December, where guests can marvel at the festive lights and wander through the magical displays, keeping an eye out for some very special guests.”

Don't miss the magnificent Christmas tree and nativity scene have been set up at Bunjil Place for visitors to admire.

Cr Serey also acknowledged the people in our community who don’t have as much to be thankful for and encouraged other residents to keep an eye out for upcoming volunteer opportunities, to assist in what can be a very difficult and challenging time of year for some.

“There are some people in our community who don’t see this time as year as much of a celebration, but thankfully, we have an abundance of local services and charities who are here to help in times of need,” Cr Serey said.

The mayor encouraged residents to donate food, clothes or other charitable items to local support services, just a few of which include:

North Community Information and · Casey Support Service · The Andrew’s Centre in Endeavour Hills · Cranbourne Information and Support Service · Divine Family Care in Doveton Transit Soup Kitchen and Food Support · The Program (Narre Warren) Salvation Army Branches and various · Local churches “A little donation, be it your time, money or physical items, can go a long way to brightening someone’s day,“ Cr Serey said.

The City of Casey also supports several local Christmas carols, which are free for the whole community to enjoy.

These include: Christmas on the Foreshore, Tooradin Foreshore Reserve, Friday 6 December from 6.00 pm Clyde Carols by Candlelight, Hillcrest Christian College, Saturday 7 December from 5.30 pm Endeavour Hills Christmas Carols, South Eastern Christian Centre, Saturday 7 December from 5.00 pm Hampton Park Carols by Candlelight, Cairns Road Reserve Oval, Friday 13 December from 7.30 pm Narre Warren North Community Carols, A’Beckett Road Reserve, Saturday 14 December from 7.10 pm Berwick Carols, Edwin Flack Reserve, Saturday 21 December from 7.00 pm Carols by Twilight, Max Pawsey Reserve (Narre Warren), Tuesday 24 December from 6.00 pm To find out about other upcoming events over the next two months, check out the City of Casey and Bunjil Place websites.

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A new look Christmas has come early for one of Berwick’s longest standing hair salons.

Twenty-three years ago, owner Mario Fallace opened up the doors to Tomars Hairdressing on Gloucester Avenue in Berwick. It was at this point that Mario’s passion and appreciation for the town of Berwick and their support was sparked, ultimately leading to the opening of Mario’s second business in Berwick, New York Barbers, five years ago.

This Christmas, Tomars Hairdressing now has a crisp new look. Tomars has changed its name to Fallachi Hair, with a sharp, sleek and modernistic feel to its branding as well as a tip of the hat to the family name. You will still find

the same consistent service each time as the team of talented hairdressers at Fallachi Hair work their magic on your hair cutting, colouring and styling needs. Renovations are planned for 2020 at Fallachi Hair to turn it into a cutting edge, state of the art salon for the Berwick and surrounding communities to enjoy for years to come.

For any salon, the month of December is jam-packed with getting customers ready for their Christmas festivities and it will be no different this year at Fallachi Hair.

Appointments are filling fast, so if you would like to book in before Christmas, give the team a call on 9707 5722.

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Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) has again partnered with several local charities to help reach those members of our community who may otherwise be left out this festive season.

From Monday 18 November to Tuesday 24 December, each library branch will be welcoming monetary, gift and food donations to help vulnerable and less fortunate members of the community enjoy this time of year.

Members of our community who return lost or damaged library books when they deliver their donations will have their fines waived.

CCL permanently removed fines for overdue books at the beginning of 2019.

A special feature of the libraries’ Christmas charity campaign this year is that gift wrapped, “pre-loved” books will be available in exchange for donations.

“There are people doing it pretty tough in our community and Christmas is often a time when things get even harder. Casey Cardinia Libraries is always keen to pay it forward and support our charity partners to make things better for the vulnerable”, said CCL CEO Chris Buckingham.

“This year, we think that our surplus books will make great, recycled gifts for friends or family,” said Mr Buckingham. “The recycled books, as well as the removal of fines for lost and damaged books, is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our community who support those in need so generously.”

All CCL branches will accept non-perishable food with intact packaging and best before dates in 2020. Christmas gifts should be new and unwrapped.

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Salvos plea The Salvation Army is encouraging Berwick locals to connect with their community this Christmas.

Christmas is one of the hardest times of the year for Australians doing it tough, with large numbers living in poverty and struggling to afford basics such as food.

Many will also spend the festive season alone.

“At Christmas, the Salvos will serve more than 100,000 meals, distribute more than 500,000 gifts and toys and support more than 70,000 families in need. But we can only do this with the support of the Australian public,” Captain Greg Pack said.

Christmas is the busiest time of year for the Salvos. Not only is The Salvation Army in Berwick running its annual Christmas Cheer

operation to provide toys and food for those in need, it is also preparing for a Christmas Day service.

“Whether you are by yourself, or with friends and family, Christmas is a time that is best spent together. So join us, so we can share the true spirit of Christmas,” Captain Pack said.

If you require assistance at Christmas with food and gifts, please call 9704 1940. If you need emergency assistance, call 1300 371 288 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday).

For more information about what The Salvation Army is doing at Christmas locally and across Australia, go to salvationarmy.org.au Please share your photos on social media using the hashtag #givehope

From left, Colin Gould, Greg Pack, Lenore Pack and Dit Kay Chokeun.

Mario Fallace and his team at New York Barbers wish customers a merry Christmas.

A New York festive buzz It’s full steam ahead this Christmas at New York Barbers in Berwick.

There’s a buzz around the barbershop - the ‘buzz’ of servicing the community for their grooming needs in the lead up to the Christmas formalities, whether it be getting a clean haircut, trimming up the beard, a smooth shave or finding the right grooming products to help customers elevate their grooming and styling regime.

This year New York Barbers has expanded its offering with a cafe, which was a new addition after the move to a new location last year. Along with freshly ground barista-made coffee, the cafe at New York Barbers has now introduced Downtown Dogs, serving authentic New York-style hot dogs. Visitors can build their own hot dog by adding the toppings they like: sauces, bacon, cheese, fried onion, pickle relish - it’s all up to them. The perfect quick

and easy lunch as well as after school or work snack!

And with summer on the horizon, New York Barbers will be introducing new cold drinks to its menu. The set-up is a must-see!

Owner Mario Fallace says: “We are very excited to offer a very American snack right here in Berwick!”

New York Barbers welcomes the community to come and try their Downtown Dogs and drinks this summer. Whether you need a haircut or not, there is something for the whole family at New York Barbers, which you will find at 30 Adams Lane, Berwick, behind Coles.

Make sure to keep up to date with everything happening down at New York Barbers through their social media. Find them on Facebook at New York Barbers, or on Instagram at @newyorkbarbers.

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Decking the halls with boughs of holly is all very well, but if you’re looking to shake up your yuletide style, there are plenty of options out there to inject some modern colour and sparkle into your Christmas decor.

It all starts with the tree, the focal point of celebrations. A real tree never goes out of style and also smells divine. Picking the tree is a ritual in itself (we all remember that scene from Christmas Vacation) and something that kids of all ages can enjoy. And with plenty of Christmas tree farms locally, you’re sure to find the perfect pine.

Real trees take some looking after. They need a constant supply of water so choose a Christmas tree stand that allows you to fill it with water. Keep the tree away from heat sources like sunny windows, heaters and televisions as these can dry it out prematurely. A blanket or tree skirt at the base will collect up any dropped needles.

If you’re after something more low-maintenance, with the added benefit of not having to spend money on a new tree each year, faux is the way to go. Perhaps 2019 is the year to embrace a coloured tree? White trees have been in vogue for many years now and are designed to remind revellers of that elusive White Christmas ideal, in the sweltering Australian heat.

Colourful decorations pair well with white trees as they stand out against the neutral base.

Pink-toned trees have also become popular this year. Colours range from the prettiest pastels to hot popping pink. They’re certainly eyecatching and unique, and work well if you have a specific palette of decorations - for example, white and black baubles for a Parisian theme.

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Ombre trees are beginning to pop up online in shades of pink, silver and even black.

When it comes to decorations, the classic look of red, emerald and gold decorations remains evergreen (pardon the pun!) and adds a really festive feel to your home. If you’ve chosen a coloured tree, you might enjoy the rainbow effect of colourful baubles, or perhaps you can pick a theme of vibrant jewels that “go” with the base colour of the branches.

Baubles in pastels and neutral tones are ruling the racks at the moment, along with decorations made of natural materials, like wood, clay, sisal and twine. Clear glass spheres with shimmering threads of fabric inside are also appearing on shopping mall shelves, adding intricacy and interest. Oversizes ornaments think baubles as big as your head - are a popular sight, along with non-traditional trinkets in the shape of birds, deer and even hotdogs.

There really is a bauble to suit any taste!

TIPS Get the family involved. If the kids want to throw some tinsel on, or add the plaster reindeer they made at school, let them! Christmas is a time for family, after all!

Ensure your tree doesn’t become a fire hazard! Keep it away from flames and heat sources, and make sure any fairy lights are fireproof.

You might want to consider your pets as well. Some animals will try and eat tinsel, while cats are notorious tree climbers. Think about how you can prevent this from ruining Christmas. Some creative souls are building minimalist-style trees out of bare branches and stacking or hanging their ornaments on them instead of opting for a traditional tree.

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Christmas the Indian way

By Danielle Kutchel In Aanchal Meshram’s home, the excitement is building. Christmas is coming and preparations are well underway for a big day.

But the Australian summer celebration will be a little different from those that Ms Meshram once knew, back home in India.

That’s not to say Christmas isn’t celebrated on the subcontinent.

In fact, Ms Meshram, the founder of Indian Australian Community Cooperative Inc which operates across Casey and Cardinia, says Christmas is celebrated in most regions of India.

“I used to go to a Catholic school, so Christmas became an important part of our celebrations. We would put up a tree and exchange gifts,” she said.

“More traditionally, we used to cut a cake and invite everybody around on the night of 24 December for a midnight celebration.”

In North India where Ms Meshram lived, there were even white Christmas’ - a very special occurrence.

Exchanging sweets and cakes also form prominent parts of the festivities, but she says nowadays more people are “getting into” Santa and inviting people to come round and have Christmas lunch or dinner while exchanging gifts.

After moving to Australia, Ms Meshram says she kept the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree. The decorations go up strictly on 1 December every year, and the kids leave carrots and milk out for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. And while they don’t have extended family here in Australia, she says they can still celebrate.

“We’ve got friends who come over for

The Meshram family can't wait for Christmas. Left to right: Mayur, Aura, Fluffy, Aanchal and Mayush. 201142 Christmas lunch. Everybody will bring a dish and we have a party and exchange gifts for the kids. It’s still a celebration.”

The dishes are a delicious mix of cuisines - not just Indian, but anything the guests feel

like eating, from roast chicken to salad or pie.

Ms Meshram and her family also enjoy the City of Casey’s celebrations at Bunjil Place, which have become a feature of their festive season.

Christmas, she says, is definitely the most wonderful time of the year.

“It’s about the best people and the best food. And everyone is so relaxed, that’s the best part.”

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Care packs from Santa

By Danielle Kutchel Christmas is a time for family - but for kids in out of home care, it can be a particularly difficult time of year.

Casey-based charity Backpacks for Vic Kids, which provides care packs to children in out of home care, is trying to alleviate the loneliness and discomfort of the situation by providing kids in need with Santa sack care packs for Christmas.

Already, volunteers for the organisation are hard at work, stuffing the sacks with muchneeded presents and essentials to provide comfort to kids in need.

The packs include a book, a soft toy and a ‘something else’, which could be a craft kit, a construction kit or body care product.

All items are new and appropriate for the age of the child receiving them.

Sally Beard, founder and secretary of Backpacks for Vic Kids, said 1993 children had registered to receive the sacks - a 500 pack increase on last year.

But it’s still a fraction of the number of kids in Victoria who will spend Christmas in out of home care.

But Ms Beard said that’s just a tiny fraction of the 12,000 children who are expected to be in out of home care placements around Victoria on Christmas Eve. Once filled, the packs will be sent all across Victoria, from Warrnambool to Mildura and everywhere in between, to children in various forms of out of home care, including foster or kinship care arrangements.

In fact, deliveries have already started. Ms Beard explained that the organisation wants to get the gifts to case workers and counsellors well before Christmas so they can be given to children on their last visit before the occasion,

"Elves" help pack Santa sacks for kids in care. or at Christmas parties.

But to complete the orders, Ms Beard said Backpacks for Vic Kids needs a bit of help from the community.

“We’re very short on books for teenage boys, and soft toy for teenagers. We will need volunteers too,” she said.

The organisation has set up a Facebook page called Christmas for Kids in Care, where they post details of packing sessions.

“If people can help with the age ranges we need more of, that would be amazing,” Ms Beard said.

“We will do our best to give these kids something to smile about this Christmas.”

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Safety skills a priority At Paul Sadler Swimland, learn to swim classes are offered to children as young as 4 months old and right through to adult classes. The programs are based on teaching survival skills at every level and equipping swimmers with the skills they need to be safer in the water.

With drowning still the leading cause of accidental death of children aged under 5 years*, teaching children skills to swim safer is incredibly important. Particularly when, according to the American Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, participation in formal swimming lessons was associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of drowning.

Heading into summer and with Australia being a nation surrounded by open water, being in and around the water is a significant part of our favourite past-times. It’s therefore important for children to be prepared with skills to help them swim safer.

At Paul Sadler Swimland, the babies program runs from 4 months to approximately 3 years and offers classes for FREE to 4 and 5 month old babies. These classes are a great,

fun way to introduce babies to the water. They are full of fun activities that focus on water awareness, mobility, safety and survival.

From around three years the program provides great opportunities for children to develop life-saving water safety and survival skills and become competent swimmers in a tension free, fun and exciting environment.

All of the levels within the entire program are designed to build safer swimmers both in swimming pools and the open water. The transition from swimming pools to open water is considerable - with 1km in the pool being the equivalent to around 100m in the open water. Hence, the reasons our programs encourage and teach all our swimmers to reach their Swordy 1km medal.

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Festive message from the La Trobe MP

By La Trobe Mp Jason Wood Far from the cold, dreary and snowy Christmases we’re used to seeing on television, Christmas in La Trobe is a vibrant and happy time. A time to reflect on the past year, and a time to plan for the upcoming year.

This has been a year of growth and development for our community. Education facilities in La Trobe got a boost, both in the mainstream field and specialised field. New learning facilities were opened at School.

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Judy, Jasmine and I wish you all the best for the festive season.

We hope you have a truly merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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Have a green Christmas

By Danielle Kutchel The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the gift-wrapped box this Christmas and opt for sustainable choices that will be easier on your hip pocket, better for the planet and will still elicit gasps of joy on Christmas morning.

DECORATIONS With a bit of creative nous, almost anything around the house can be turned into a decoration.

Used coffee pods, for example, make a creative adornment for presents or even the Christmas tree. Simply clean them, cut a hole in the top and thread through some ribbon or twine, and you’ve got yourself some crafty little Christmas bells, ready for hanging on a tree or decorating a gift. Cut-up soft drink bottles can be arranged into a boot shape and covered with Christmas-themed fabric to create standup stockings, ready for filling with presents.

Create one-of-a-kind wreaths using the leaves and flowers you pick up at your local park or in the garden - the kids are sure to love getting involved in putting it together, and the majority of the materials used will breakdown naturally in the garden or compost after the season is over.

WRAPPING There’s no need to cut corners on your gift wrapping for the sake of the planet, because there are plenty of eco-friendly ways to wrap up a gift in a way that shows your love for both the planet and the recipient.

Thinking about the context of the gift can help. Gifts for the kitchen can be wrapped in a Christmas-themed tea-towel; the wrapping then becomes part of the present and can be used over and over again, rather than being

Make your own wreath using plants from the garden or local park. thrown into landfill on Christmas night. Or, try wrapping presents in cloths, like scarves or bandannas. Again, it’s a beautiful way to incorporate the gift into the wrapping. Add some leaves or flowers from the garden under the ribbon for a simple, cheap decoration.

Old shoeboxes make terrific gift boxes and are a good way to reuse something you would normally just throw out. Wrap it in newspaper to increase your recycling credentials, or ask the kids to draw their best festive pictures on the box for that personal touch. If you’re handy with a sewing machine, you can pick up fabric scraps or old clothes from the op shop and turn them into Santa sacks, ready to fill with presents to gift to the ones you love.

GIFTS When purchasing gifts, look for those with

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minimal packaging to immediately cut the environmental impact. Hit up local op shops or see if there is anything around the house that you can re-gift to a better home. Steer clear of cheap products that are likely to break before Boxing Day and opt for something sturdier, like gifts made of wood or metal. Farmers and craft markets are great places to pick up unique presents with less packaging and plastic - and best of all, they’re handmade, locally sourced and support small businesses.

You could also try your hand at making your own gifts for loved ones. Everyone loves homecooked treats like jams, brownies, gingerbread or Christmas-themed slices. Decorate jars with a scrap of vintage fabric and twine for that old-fashioned feel.

If you know there is a cause dear to your recipient’s heart, there are plenty of websites

that allow you to make donations to causes around the world. From education for girls to goats for villages or tickets to charity lotteries, the options are endless - and it means you’re giving a present to not just one, but two people or potentially a whole village.

Or why not opt for the gift of an experience they’ll never forget? A gift voucher for a delicious dinner out, a hot air balloon ride or a glamping trip is sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face.

If you are keen to buy something new, try websites or local shops offering sustainable options. Some, like the Melbourne Zoo gift shop, donate some of their profits towards charitable causes like conservation or assistance for farmers - so your gift goes even further.

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An early lesson on giving Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for young children in Australia.

Whilst enthusiastically presenting carols and Christmas stories through drama and dance, the children in the Early Learning Centre at St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School are also reminded to think about and consider the bigger picture of Christmas.

Collaboration and caring about friends is vital as the children work together to create and present their stories. Children are empowered with confidence as they learn to overcome their fears, take risks and demonstrate their confidence to their families and the school community whilst they perform on the stage, or in the music rooms for their delighted audiences.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Casey councillor and a planning lawyer at the centre of IBAC investigations have both denied claims of ‘coaching in real time’ in key Casey Council votes allegedly benefitting developer John Woodman’s property interests.

However, at Wednesday’s IBAC hearing consultant, Megan Schutz, a qualified lawyer, admitted that she went too far in lobbying for Mr Woodman’s interests in Casey.

Councillor Geoff Ablett has previously been accused of continuing to promote Mr Woodman behind the scenes, despite declaring a conflict of interest and sitting out on those decisions since 2015, IBAC was told. The hearings heard he had texted messages to Cr Sam Aziz while excused from a meeting, in 2018.

At Wednesday’s hearing, Ms Schutz said she shouldn’t have coached Cr Sam Aziz with regular text messages during a council debate on the H3 intersection in Hall Road, Cranbourne West on 16 October 2018.

As she sat at home watching the live-stream of the meeting, she offered tactics such as “you need to read the SCWRAG letter” and “don’t take Rowe’s bait about Wolfdene”.

Ms Schutz told IBAC that she’d helped refine the mentioned letter from the Save Cranbourne West Residents Action Group (SCWRAG), a group she’d helped to set up with interested locals.

It was a “commercial interest dressed up in a community argument”, she said.

At one point during the vote, Ms Schutz texts that Cr Aziz’s arguments are “muddied”, and to stress that the community’s lives were being put at risk.

“On reflection I wouldn’t do this again,” she told the IBAC hearing on 4 December.

“I wouldn’t send text messages again. I’d provide my briefing note and that would be the end of it.

“I think what I did was advocate too hard for a position but I did not have any influence.”

Cr Ablett had first declared the conflict of interest at Casey Council in 2015. From then on, he removed himself on voting planning

Then-Casey mayor Geoff Ablett, centre, fronts the Commit to Casey campaign ahead of the 2018 state election. 177187 matters involving Mr Woodman.

But since then, Cr Ablett allegedly strategised with a ‘residents action group’ as well as coached councillor Sam Aziz during a council vote on a Woodman-related planning issue, the inquiry heard.

According to notes from a meeting with Save Cranbourne West Residents Action Group in June 2018, Cr Ablett advised on how to put the pressure on Labor state election candidate Pauline Richards.

“In his view the best way to tackle this was to put the heavies on Pauline Richards,” group leaders Ray and Valerie Walker stated.

At the IBAC hearing, Cr Ablett denied the claim.

“I wasn’t going to put the heavies on Pauline Richards or anyone.”

At the time, Mr Woodman was seeking the

Amendment C219 rezoning of industrial land to residential in Cranbourne West on behalf of developer Leighton.

The residents group - which IBAC alleges received $198,000 from Mr Woodman - and Casey Council backed the rezoning. But it had yet to be approved by Planning Minister Richard Wynne.

Cr Ablett denied that he advised the group to request Ms Richards to directly speak to Mr Wynne, and to pledge support for the coming election “if she can get this signed off”.

He also denied claims in the group notes that he advised “we will put together a massive campaign against Labour (sic) - and with Cranbourne being a 2% marginal seat, we will see it returned to the Liberals.”

“We did have a talk about the area and I did say ‘Why don’t see where it sits with Pauline,’

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but not to lobby ministers and have campaigns for Pauline Richards,” Cr Ablett told IBAC. Supportive of the rezoning, he said that he didn’t realise at the time there was a conflict of interest in “just talking about it”.

When asked repeatedly if he was involved in a strategy to get rezoning approval from Mr Wynne despite being conflicted, Cr Ablett said he didn’t speak to the minister.

Counsel assisting IBAC, Michael Tovey, several times implored Cr Ablett to “listen to the question”.

“Look, Mr Ablett, you are a champion at not answering questions,” Mr Tovey said.

Cr Ablett said he didn’t think such a strategy came from Mr Woodman or his planning consultant Megan Schutz.

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The Melbourne Football Club, in partnership with the City of Casey, can’t wait to present this huge children’s day out on Saturday 12 January 2020 from 11.00 am - 12.00 pm.

There will be plenty of kids’ activities and prizes to be won. And with free entry, there’s never been an easier time to cheer on the Casey affiliated team for a great afternoon out.

The Melbourne Dee’s women’s AFL team are also playing three of their 2020 season games at Casey Fields in February and March 2020.

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Minimise your property’s risk of bushfires As the weather warms up, so too does our risk of bushfires and we all need to be mindful of our own risk of being impacted.

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Melbourne Stars Family Fun Day In partnership with Melbourne Stars, the City of Casey is holding a FREE family day event at Casey Fields on Sunday 15 December.

Families will have the chance to meet players from the Melbourne Stars male and female squads and participate in workshops and activities.

For more information and to purchase your ticket visit the City of Casey’s website.

Unveiling of a new exhibition in the Bunjil Place Gallery Pop in to the gallery and meet the creative minds behind the Gallery’s new major installation, Home/ Land: Project Another Country.

Hear behind-the-scene stories from international artists Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan, as we celebrate the latest exhibition representing our Casey urban landscape, made from recycled cardboard boxes with the help of our wonderful local community.

The exhibition will run from Saturday 14 December to Sunday 8 March 2020.

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Fake cops jailed over violent ‘raid’

By Brendan Rees Two thugs who posed as police officers - with one stomping a woman's head - during a Berwick home invasion was an act of "veracious violence," a court has been told.

Carl Bowler, 31, and his accomplice Benjamin Tarasinkski, 35, were sentenced in the County Court in Melbourne on 29 November to lengthy jail terms.

They had pleaded not guilty to charges of home invasion, armed robbery, recklessly causing injury and assault.

The court was told the bandits broke into a Glendale Crescent home on 5 March, 2017, where a male occupant was awoken by the sound of crashing glass at 9am.

They attacked the man after bashing down his bedroom door. The victim tried to ward off the thugs but was struck with what he says was a knife and hammer and hit from behind.

Tarasinkski then stormed another bedroom and confronted a woman - who had heard voices yelling "police".

"Give me the s**t, give me the s**t," he yelled at her, the court heard.

The woman picked up a tub with about nine kilograms of cannabis in an attempt to push Tarasinksi against a wall but the container was snatched from her, the court heard.

Another woman described opening her bedroom door and being "grabbed by the throat"

by Tarasinksi who was armed with a mallet.

During a struggle, the woman fell backwards with Tarasinksi falling on top of her. As he stood up he "stomped" on her face, the court was told.

The pair fled the house but were arrested by police nearby shortly after.

They lied to police and later to the jury to avoid getting into trouble, Judge O'Connell said.

He said their crimes had left one of the women, aged 53, "stunned, terrified and helpless".

She developed a "debilitating anxiety whereby her sleep, her appetite her confidence and sense of security in your own home have been severely disturbed," The other female victim, 47, thought she "was going to die" and has since left a job she loved due to anxiety.

The male occupant, who had suffered a close head injury including lacerations, experienced a "frightening ordeal which will stay with him for a very long time to come," Judge O'Connell said.

In sentencing, Judge O'Connell said: "The striking feature of the conduct you engaged in on this morning was the explosive violence you used in smashing your way into the house with weapons to assault weapons and instil

terror in order to order to get drugs.

"This was a home invasion in very sense of the word."

Judge O'Connell added: "This offending is simply too serious to be dealt with in any other way other than imprisonment."

The court heard Bowler's life changed "very much for the worst" after his mother died when he was aged 12. He became disruptive at school and was expelled after allegedly caught using drugs.

However, he started a successful courier business with his father-in-law but later begun using methamphetamine after breaking up with his partner.

Tarasinksi, who has an "extensive" criminal history, has had a major depressive disorder since adolescence.

He was born to hard working parents of Polish origin who ran a fish and chip in East Gippsland. His older brother also worked as police officer in WA. But Tarasinksi had behavioural problems the court was told and was twice expelled from schools. He left home and lived with an uncle where he smoked cannabis over the next four years, Judge O'Connell said.

Tarasinksi was sentenced to six years and nine months in jail while Bowler was sentenced to five years and nine months in jail.

Two injured after highway truck rollover

By Brendan Rees Two men have been rushed to hospital following a truck rollover in Pearcedale on Wednesday afternoon, 27 November.

An ambulance helicopter and emergency service personnel were called to the roundabout at Western Port Highway and BaxterTooradin Road about 3.10pm, after initial reports the occupants were trapped.

A spokeswoman for Ambulance Victoria said two men were treated for upper body injuries and both were in a stable condition.

The truck driver was taken by road to Frankston Hospital in a stable condition while the passenger was flown by air ambulance helicopter to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Pearcedale CFA brigade lieutenant Lachy Gray said when firefighters arrived on scene, two men in the truck had been pulled out through the windscreen by passers-by.

"The windscreen was already smashed," he said.

"He (the driver) was obviously a bit battered and bruised.

"Obviously where the battery was the truck was still live pretty much the whole time until it got on its wheels," Mr Gray said.

"Essentially our job was to manage the

Two men were injured in the truck rollover in Pearcedale. scene just in case there's fuel or fire".

Victoria Police spokeswoman Senior Sergeant Nicole Warner said the driver, a 23-yearold Cranbourne North man, lost control of his truck and rolled at the roundabout.

She said his passenger, a 40-year-old Hillside man, sustained serious injuries.

"The driver sustained minor injuries and is assisting police with their enquiries," Sen Sgt Warner said.

Two fire trucks and a support vehicle along with 10 firefighters remained on scene until 7pm after a heavy haulage truck assisted in

lifting the truck back on its wheels.

Detours were set up by the Department of Transport with Western Port Highway and Baxter-Tooradin Road closed until 9.30pm while crews cleared the wreckage.

"The Department of Transport thanks motorists for their patience and safe driving during this disruption," a statement from Department of Transport said.

Police are investigating the exact cause and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

WorkSafe opens Narre Warren office WorkSafe has opened a new office based in Narre Warren to further support workers and employers in the south-east growth corridor.

The modern ground floor facility replaces the former Dandenong office on a site that has been carefully chosen to further build on WorkSafe's presence in one of the fastest growing regions of the state.

Up to 45 staff, including investigators, inspectors, members of the specialist psychosocial team and support staff, will work out of the building.

New technology has been built into the site which also offers greater accessibility and is close to local amenities and public transport links.

WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford said the new building was perfectly located to tackle the occupational health and safety challenges of the area.

"In the City of Casey and the surrounding Frankston and Greater Dandenong region WorkSafe has accepted almost 2400 claims for workplace injuries this year alone," Mr Radford said.

Speedster caught A P-plater has had his car impounded after allegedly caught travelling 42km/hr over the limit in Cranbourne on Sunday 1 December.

Casey Highway Patrol detected a Ford ute allegedly travelling 122km/h on the South Gippsland Highway.

The driver was breath tested and returned a "high" blood alcohol reading, police say.

His licence was suspended immediately and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Victoria Police will be launching a State Wide Traffic Operation over the Christmas New Year period.

Man arrested over hit-run A 42-year-old Hampton Park man has been charged following a hit-run collision in Lyndhurst in 2018.

The collision, which left a man with critical injuries and in hospital for four months, occurred on Glasscocks Road on Saturday 1 December last year.

The man was arrested on Tuesday evening, 3 December at a property in Hampton Park about 6.30pm.

Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged him with recklessly cause serious injury, negligently cause serious injury, dangerous driving cause serious injury, accident fail to assist serious injury, accident fail to stop serious injury.

He has been bailed by police to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court for a filing hearing on Monday 9 December.

Man wanted for arrest Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 26-year-old man who is known to frequent the Cranbourne area.

A charge and warrant has been issued for Jordan Bain's arrest in relation to theft of motor vehicle and drug related matters.

Bain is Caucasian, between 175 and 180cm tall, with a slim build, short brown hair and a tattoo on his chest.

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Law review shelved

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Changes to councillor donation laws have been shelved ahead of the 2020 council elections - despite IBAC’s explosive revelations at Casey Council.

Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek told Parliament question time on 27 November that donation and disclosure reforms, such as capping councillor donations to $1000, would be deferred from its Local Government Bill.

It will be revisted when IBAC reports its findings, he said.

Under Operation Sandon, the state’s IBAC anti-corruption body is investigating alleged corruption between councillors and property developers.

“It would be a folly not to listen and not to give due consideration to an integrity body like IBAC when it is doing its business,” Mr Somyurek said.

He was asked by Sustainable Australia MP

Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek says donation law reform will wait until IBAC's findings. 201398 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS Clifford Hayes if councillors and council offers could “at least” be required to disclose property developer payments in “real time”.

Mr Somyurek expressed reluctance to “outright ban” property developer donations to councillors.

“What you will find is that the constitution does not like outright bans,” he said.

“That is an issue because of freedom of expression, which is implied in our constitution.

“Outright bans may fall foul of the constitution if they are tested in the courts.”

New South Wales has enacted a ban on political donations from property developers.

It was challenged in the High Court of Australia, which upheld the ban in 2015.

Meanwhile, The Greens have called for a Royal Commission on the role of MPs, developers, councillors and donations in rezoning decisions over the past two decades.

“What we have heard from IBAC regarding the Casey investigation should send shockwaves to everyone who cares about integrity in this state,” Greens leader Samantha Ratnam told Parliament on 26 November.

“We should be reforming donations laws to local councillors and candidates urgently.

“Instead what we have this week is the Government walking away from real reforms, backtracking on donor limits to council elections that could have been in the Local Government Bill.”

Property developer dined with Premier

By Cam Ludadou-Wells Premier Daniel Andrews has defended a donation and a lunch with controversial property developer John Woodman.

Mr Andrews said the $2500 donation to his 2002 state election campaign was “declared as it should have been at the time - 17 years ago.“ He said the lunch at the high-end restaurant Flower Drum with Mr Woodman in 2017 was “principally“ about sponsoring a charity golf day.

“He’s never raised active planning matters

with me otherwise I would have stood up and left.“ Opposition leader Michael O’Brien said it was “hard to believe the subject didn’t come up“.

The Sandhurst Club “Golf for Cribs” Premier’s Monash Children’s Hospital Golf Day on 17 November, 2017 was sponsored by Mr Woodman’s company Watsons.

It raised “in the order of $400,000“ for Monash Children’s, Mr Andrews said.

Mr Andrews, who had roundly attacked former opposition leader Matthew Guy over the

’lobster with a mobster’ affair, said he wasn’t aware of Mr Woodman’s link to an alleged Mafia figure at the time of the lunch.

He denied Mr Woodman’s involvement and donations to Labor had a part in a 2018 election promise to duplicate Hall Road, Cranbourne West.

Mr Woodman had been pressing for the acceleration of the H3 intersection and Hall Road upgrade.

Mr Andrews said the decision was based on traffic volumes, accident data and population growth.

Back room ‘coaching’ From page 1 "I wasn't sent there by Mr Woodman to do that. I had heard about SCWRAG and I had no idea that Megan Schutz was tied up with SCWRAG. "Absolutely not, sir, until I read it in the paper and I didn't realise that Mr Walker was being paid (by Mr Woodman's company Watsons)."

Cr Ablett was also accused of colluding with councillor Sam Aziz, Mr Woodman and his associates ahead of a council vote on the H3 intersection in Hall Road, Cranbourne in October 2018.

The IBAC hearing was shown text messages sent from Cr Ablett's phone to Cr Aziz during the vote.

Mr Tovey described the messages as "coaching in real time".

Cr Ablett, who had removed himself from the vote, said that he'd thought that Ms Schutz had sent the messages.

"But it could have been me."

IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich asserted that it was the "most flagrant abuse of the conflict situation".

"Yes, sir," Cr Ablett said.

"I shouldn't have done it."

Cr Ablett said that he'd acted to support Cr Aziz for the sake of traffic safety on Hall Road.

Cr Ablett first declared a conflict-of-interest on Woodman-related planning decisions in 2015 after a State Ombudsman inquiry into Mr Woodman's donations to him in 2014.

Mr Woodman had helped fund his 2010 and 2014 State election campaigns and bought part-shares in horses with him for several years.

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‘I’m sick of rigging’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells An explosive phone tap recorded Casey councillor Geoff Ablett saying he was “sick of rigging stuff” with Cr Sam Aziz’s “bloc”, an IBAC inquiry has heard.

Before playing the recording, Counsel assisting IBAC, Michael Tovey QC, asked Cr Ablett what “rigged” meant.

“Well, set something up that you vote a certain way about something like that,” Cr Aziz replied.

Cr Ablett said he’d “never rigged anything with Sam Aziz”.

“I’m not that close to him.

“Not ever. I never rigged anything with any councillor, sir, or officer or anyone.”

Later Cr Ablett was confronted with the tapped call with then-Liberal MP Neale Burgess on 2 November 2018.

Cr Ablett tells Mr Burgess that he’d called Cr Sam Aziz.

“And I said ‘Look I can understand all that Liberal Party and all that but ... I’m not in your bloc anymore mate because I’m sick of rigging stuff.’”.

Cr Ablett told IBAC that he wasn’t talking about “rigging stuff” but Cr Aziz “advocating

for what he wanted”.

He said that Cr Aziz put pressure on a “bloc of Liberals and one other” to vote his way on “whatever recommendation that he wanted”.

The bloc included Crs Amanda Stapledon, Wayne Smith, Damien Rosario and an unidentified “very, very ill” councillor, Cr Ablett said.

“I was easing my way out of the Liberal Party, which didn’t please them ...

“And in the end I said, ‘I don’t want to be in this bloc’.

“I want to be able to vote freely and have pressure put on me to vote a certain way.”

Former Casey mayor Geoff Ablett denied that he had been "rigging stuff" with colleague Sam Picture: GARY SISSONS Aziz. 177187

Aziz ‘offers help’ to sue Casey

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey councillor Sam Aziz pledged to support property developer John Woodman’s intention to sue Casey Council, according to a secret recording revealed in an IBAC hearing.

“Whatever I can do to help him,” Cr Aziz told Mr Woodman’s lobbyist Lorraine Wreford in a central Melbourne cafe on 1 February.

At the time, Mr Woodman was considering a defamation suit against the council over media allegations that he’d bullied council staff.

Cr Aziz appeared to offer to get hold of council documents if Mr Woodman was unable to subpoena them.

At the IBAC Operation Sandon hearing on 27 November, Ms Wreford agreed with Counsel assisting IBAC, Michael Tovey, that it was “pretty shocking in terms of ... appropriate allegiance”.

“I think Mr Aziz wanted his payments from

Mr Woodman,” Ms Wreford said.

“So I think he was prepared to do anything.”

In the same cafe sitting, Cr Aziz was recorded saying that “we have taken over Casey” and had plans to do the same at Yarra Ranges Council.

Fellow councillor Amanda Stapledon intended to meet with property John Woodman to discuss the plan, he told Ms Wreford.

“Basically, Yarra Ranges we want to take it over it over the same way we’ve taken over Casey.

“And there’s another businessman we are working with closely to make that happen.”

With six out of nine councillors set to retire before the next election, “we only really need to get two elected to get a majority,” Cr Aziz said.

Ms Wreford told the IBAC hearing that she thought Cr Aziz at the time was just “big-noting himself”.

Sam Aziz and Lorraine Wreford at the Little Billy cafe in William Street on 1 February of 2019.

“He might have thought he had taken over the City of Casey but I don’t think other people thought that was the case.”

She said that at times she thought Cr Aziz, who was going through a divorce, had been drinking during his text messages to her.

He was “mentally unstable” - at times his “normal intelligent self”, at other times threat-

ening to suicide.

During the meeting, Cr Aziz was being delivered cash by Ms Wreford, purportedly part of a monthly $25,000 fee as a Smart Cities consultant with Mr Woodman.

Ms Wreford conceded the monthly $2000-cash-delivered component couriered to him looked “corrupt”.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey Council chief executive Mike Tyler’s forced resignation had nothing to do with property developer John Woodman’s opinion, councillor Geoff Ablett has told an IBAC hearing.

He also denied that Mr Tyler’s opposition to Mr Woodman’s desire to rezone tracts of industrial land to residential in Cranbourne West - known as Amendment C219 - played a part.

Cr Ablett had bragged that he “nailed” Mr Tyler in a tapped phone call played to IBAC last week.

On 3 December, Cr Ablett said that he “played a role representing the group” of councillors trying to “patch up differences” with Mr Tyler.

“When Mr Tyler left, he left on his own terms.

“All 11 councillors had some concerns with Mr Tyler.”

Cr Ablett admitted having discussions with Mr Woodman about the issue.

“He did ask me about Mr Tyler and I did say, ‘We’re having talks to see if we can iron out some differences with Mr Tyler.’”

Cr Ablett denied that Mr Woodman had pressed for Mr Tyler’s sacking though “when he went he was happy about that”.

“Mr Woodman expressed ever since I first knew him that he didn’t get along with Mr Tyler. That’s going way back.

“But (he) didn’t instigate what happened.”

Mr Woodman had earlier told IBAC that he’d asked Cr Ablett to consider whether Mr Tyler’s “time was up”.

In a phone tap call with Mr Woodman after the event, Cr Ablett told of how he “nailed” Mr Tyler.

“Every time he moved left or right or for-

Former Casey CEO Mike Tyler was told to resign or be dismissed in a letter from then-mayor Geoff Ablett. 20847 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ward or back I had him covered and then eventually I started gathering the information.

“After six weeks we had him in the corner and then I f***ing nailed him.”

In a phone tap played at the IBAC hearing, Mr Woodman told Cr Ablett that both of them stood to lose a “s***load of money” if Amendment C219 didn’t go through.

Mr Woodman told IBAC last month that in that case, he was more than likely to pull out of a contract to buy part of Cr Ablett’s rural property in Gippsland West for $350,000.

He had paid a $150,000 deposit on the property.

The State Government has appointed a monitor to examine governance at the City of Casey.

Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek on Wednesday 27 November announced the appointment of Ms Laurinda Gardner until 31 January 2020, effective immediately.

The monitor will advise the Minister: If councillors, individually or as a group, are behaving in a manner that does not accord with the role of Councillor.

Of any impact on the integrity and/or functioning of council decision-making and the orderly governance of the City of Casey arising from Operation Sandon.

Ms Gardner is an experienced board director with over 20 years of experience as both a member and chair of a variety of government and not for profit boards. She has a background in town planning, and currently sits on the Victorian Planning Authority and Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission boards. She was also appointed as an administrator on the panel of administrators for Greater Geelong City Council in 2016/17 and has held senior roles at Melbourne City Council.

Counsel assisting IBAC, Michael Tovey, asked Cr Ablett: “Did you tell Mr Tyler that you were conflicted in respect of matters relating to getting rid of him in view of the fact that he was against C219 and you were going to make a financial windfall if it went through?”

Cr Ablett denied he stood to make a “financial windfall”, only that Mr Woodman would “buy some horses” for his business if the rezoning went through.

IBAC tendered a draft letter to Mr Tyler from then-mayor Ablett requesting the CEO’s resignation in February 2018.

In the draft, Cr Ablett stated that the majority of councillors had “lost confidence in you as Chief Executive Officer”.

The council had engaged employment law firm Justitia to review “serious issues and concerns” with Mr Tyler’s performance, Mr Ablett stated.

“I do not believe that you have appropriately considered or responded to these concerns.”

The concerns were failing to provide safe egress for councillors from Bunjil Place, failing to listen to councillors and not providing advice in a “supportive and responsible manner”.

Mr Tyler was offered three months pay to resign, tied to a confidentiality and non-disparagement clause.

If he didn’t resign, councillors would move in closed council to dismiss him, Cr Ablett wrote.

At the hearing, Cr Ablett denied that he worked with Cr Sam Aziz in dismissing Mr Tyler, despite the draft letter being emailed to both councilors from Cr Ablett’s secretary.

Crs Ablett and Aziz are being accused by IBAC of taking collectively $1.2 million from Mr Woodman in exchange for their support on planning decisions.

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Extra time The corruption inquiry into alleged deals between Casey councillors and property developers will be extended.

With the IBAC hearings running for three weeks, commissioner Richard Redlich indicated that the public inquiry will be continued in late February and early March.

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Mr Redlich said experts will be called to give evidence in relation to political donation reform at state and local government levels.

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I have been part of the Christ Church Tooradin Friendship Group for almost twenty years.

What activities does the group get involved with in the community?

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Christmas is family time, early church on such an important day, and then my husband and then I will be celebrating with my children and grandchildren. On Boxing Day, the extended family congregates at our home for a barbeque lunch, it's a wonderful time.

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What is your favourite book?

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At school I particularly loved music and drama, I was part of the choir and the a capella group and even managed to conduct the House choir two years in succession.

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By Brendan Rees Excited fans came cheering as Gold Logie winner actor Samuel Johnson rolled into Cranbourne North on Friday 29 November.

"Hi, I'm Sam, I'm Connie's brother and I hate cancer," he said, as he greeted a crowd of about 100 supporters outside IGA supermarket where pink balloons were spread around the street.

His visit was part of his campaign in promoting awareness of cancer and raising money to fight the disease.

Johnson, best known for his roles in the television series The Secret Life of Us and his Gold Logie-winning portrayal of Molly Meldrum, is in the midst of a two year national tour around Australia seeking support for a push for personalised treatment for all cancer patients.

The Dancing with the Stars champion gave an emotional presentation including a video of his fundraising efforts to the crowd.

He said his sister, Connie, fought cancer three times in her life but conceded cancer would never take her joy.

When she was 33, the brother-sister duo, who were born a year a part, co-founded 'Love Your Sister' with a goal of raising $10 million for cancer research.

Johnson, 41, who retired from acting last year, has never given up in his campaign following his sister's death in 2017, visiting more than 1,100 towns to spread the word of his vision for a cancer-free future.

After raising an astounding $10 million in August Johnson said he considered "tieing a neat little bow in it and walk back to my life" but knew Connie "would want me to continue".

"This has been an amazing experience for me," he told the crowd.

Eager fans were keen to get a selfie with the TV star during his visit as he set up a table

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By Brendan Rees A pair of drug addled bandits who robbed a shed twice on the same morning - in what a judge has described as "clearly organised and sophisticated offending" - have been jailed.

Dylan Stone, 27, of Cranbourne North and his accomplice Jake White, 33, pleaded guilty to joint charges of burglary, theft, attempted theft, and handle stolen goods during a Victoria County Court sitting in Melbourne on 22 November. Stone also pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm.

Their crime spree unfolded when Stone and his co-offender Laura Robinson drove to a property in Lysterfield in January 2018 using a stolen Jeep Cherokee which was also bearing stolen number plates.

They met White at the rural property on Wellington Road about 2.30am who had driven there in a white Renault van.

About 2.50am, they reversed the van into the property and forced entry to a storage shed before loading the van with "a number of valuable items" and driving off, Judge Paul Lacava said.

The court heard Stone and White returned to the property at 5am to steal more items only this time their eye was turned to two jet skis on a trailer connected to another Jeep Grand Cherokee.

White moved a security camera in order to avoid detection but as they tried to unhook the trailer they were spooked by a barking dog.

"You were confronted by the owner of the property before you both drove off," Judge Lacava said.

The stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee was found dumped and DNA from the car was linked to

Stone. Police also found the Renault van with DNA matching that of White.

Ten days later, police raided a Cranbourne North property and arrested Stone and Robinson. Stolen items from the Lysterfield property were also found, the court heard.

In addition, police recovered a shotgun as well as a stolen motorbike and stolen HSV Holden.

"Fingerprints on the property matched to you Stone," Judge Lacava said.

In sentencing, Judge Lacava said: "The burglary and theft were conducted in a brazen manner ... it was clearly driven by the desire to make money".

The victim of the burglary had been left "feeling unsafe in her own home and has affected her way of living in many ways," the court heard.

Stone had worked as a labourer but after suffering spinal injuries due to many motorbike accidents he began to abuse drugs.

White had run a butcher shop with his brother but his life turned "out of control" following the death of his mother at a young age and the breakdown of a relationship in which he began drinking heavily and using drugs, the court was told.

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People with disabilities faced no barriers as they took part in a tenpin bowling in Narre Warren on 3 December.

The team at Narre Warrens' DVJS Employment Solutions hosted a free event at OZ Ten Pin Bowling to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

Job seekers, employers and staff were invited to the event which aimed to increase public awareness and acceptance of people with a disability and celebrate their achievements.

DVJS Employment Solutions brand manager Pete Strachan said there were plenty of fun, smiles and laughter.

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"We specifically chose bowling as our event as there is a lot of synergy between bowling and people with disability.

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Berwick’s belter Berwick's intensity from the opening bounce until the final siren simply can't be matched.

Their premiership victory against Narre Warren on Saturday - giving the club back-toback flags for just the second time in club history - was intense, finals footy laced with the right amount of class.

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Park explodes in colour Wilson Botanic Park transformed into a sea of colour on Saturday 30 November.

Youths in their numbers took on the challenge of running, jogging or walking a 3km or 5km course while being showered in multi-coloured powder and cheered on at the Casey In Colour Run For YOUth event.

Organised by young people for young people within the City of Casey, the event raised funds for the CFA Narre Warren, Cranbourne Information and Support Service (CISS) and Cranbourne-Narre Relay for Life.

Running since 2016, the unique charity event celebrates health, wellbeing, happiness and individuality, while raising awareness about social justice issues.

On the day bystanders had the joy of squirting coloured chalk powders on the participants aged six to 16 years as they immersed in the colour of the rainbow.

Joining the fun were police officers from Victoria Police and CFA firefighters from Narre Warren and Berwick brigades.

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One of the intruders in the garage helped themselves to two dirt bikes and various items.

CCTV has captured two people breaking into a Lynbrook garage.

A picture of the dirt bikes that were stolen.

Bandits caught on CCTV

By Brendan Rees A Lynbrook couple have been left devastated after heartless thieves broke into their garage and stole their two pride-and-joy dirt bikes while they slept.

CCTV showed the bandits searching their garage on Paterson Drive between 2am and 3am on Tuesday 26 November.

Rachelle Staggard said the intruders broke into their Jeep, which was parked in the driveway, before stealing the garage fob from the centre console to open the garage roller door.

The hooded bandits, who are appeared to be one male and female, stole two KTM dirt bikes worth about $12,000 before driving off in

a car, believed to be a Kia. According to Ms Staggard, their surveillance camera captured the intruders returning to their home on two further occasions to collect the bikes as they didn't appear to have a trailer.

"They took them off the stands and I'm assuming that they wheeled them down the road," she said.

At one stage, she says, they could be been seen "doing laps of our house".

Ms Staggard said a pocket bike worth about $1,000, bike stands, a helmet, and tools were also among items taken from the garage.

Still very much in shock, Ms Staggard said:

"I didn't sleep last night because I was just petrified ... I don't know if they would strike again."

The couple have posted on social media in the hope anyone with information will contact police.

"We don't care about anything else, mainly the bikes we want back. We can count our losses on everything else," Ms Staggard said.

The couple had the dirt bikes at the front of the garage ready to load onto their trailer to go away the next day.

"My partner was in the garage working on the bikes on Saturday so I don't know whether they've driven past," she said.

Staggard said she and her partner as well as their eight-month-old daughter and pet dog were asleep and didn't hear anything when the incident unfolded.

The bikes are described as orange and white in colour. One bike, which has a fourstroke engine, is a 2014 model with registration 5927G, and has a Red Bull sticker kit. The other, a 2004 model, is a two-stroke engine bike with registration 4720G, and has a DC shoes sticker kit.

Narre Warren Crime Investigation Unit is investigating. Anyone with any information regarding this incident, they are urged to call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

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It’s easy to tune out during rush hour. But it’s good to stay present and be aware of other commuters. We all have a role to play in calling out sexual harassment.

Respect women: call it out.

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LUXURY RETREAT NESTLED AMONG GUMS ARE you looking to escape the busyness of everyday life and hide away in your own luxury cottage nestled away amongst the gum trees? Look no further as this luxury retreat has hit the market in style and is awaiting its new owners!

Surrounded by picturesque views over Cardinia Shire all the way to French Island and Westernport Bay, the moment you walk through the front door you are greeted by warmth, comfort and, above all, classic elegance.

The home has been styled and presented at its best, complete from top to bottom with nothing left to do but move in.

The home comprises five generous sized family bedrooms. Three are located upstairs serviced by a stunning bathroom.

Two bedrooms are located downstairs, including a third which could be used as a bedroom or a study, all serviced by a second luxurious bathroom equipped with a free standing tub perfect to relax in at the end of a long day.

The kitchen is a standout feature and the heart of the home. Equipped with quality stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher, timber bench tops and incredible views, this kitchen will impress even the most fastidious of buyers.

Outdoors is an entertainer's dream, with a wrap around veranda, entertaining deck and salt cholorinated pool all ready and awaiting this year's summer barbecues and Christmas parties. There is plenty of room for the kids to play with grassy plateaus and treed areas to explore.

Other features of the property include split system heating and cooling, a cloak room and impressive timber floors.

All this set on 3400Sqm (approx) located just a stone's throw from the Beaconsfield Upper town centre with shops, chemist, mechanic and cafe.

All today to arrange a time to inspect. â—?

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BRAND NEW UNIT, FANTASTIC LOCATION THIS recently completed, brand new home is waiting for new owners to move right in.

The property has 3 spacious bedrooms all with robes. The master has a full ensuite.

There are 2 living areas and a large kitchen with generous breakfast bench.

Outside is a double remote garage and low maintenance gardens.

The home is short walk to a nearby train station as well as shops and schools.

Don't miss out on this great start or fabulous investment opportunity.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2/126 Circle Drive, CRANBOURNE, VIC 3977 Price: $470,000-$485,000 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Harry Syrros 0470 760 699, FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE com.au

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1/23 Main Street

$320,000 - $350,000

MAKE IT YOURS – MAIN STREET! Positioned right on Main Street is this charming two bedroom Unit. Walking distance to school, shops and Train Station, this Unit is ideal for the downsizer/retiree or first home buyer. Oversize lounge with split system and plenty of natural light. Functional kitchen with electric appliances and cupboard space. Main bedroom with built in robes and second bedroom is generous in size. Private yard, single garage and it’s in the heart of the town. Be quick, it won’t last long!!

Inspect Saturday 7th December 12:30 - 1:00pm

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13 Armytage Road

$925,000 - $975,000

CONVENIENT 9.7 ACRE FARMLET This ideally located farmlet has all the convenience of being 6 minutes to Berwick yet seemingly miles away due to the pleasant rural outlook to the north while the shining lights of the metropolitan sprawl to the south. The 3 bedroom home has a large lounge, meals area adjacent to the kitchen, functional bathroom & laundry all in good order. There are plenty of sheds & storage including a double steel garage, 18m x 10m (app) fully enclosed shed with 3 phase power, 18m x 10m (app) open fronted storage/machinery shed & an old piggery building. Mains water & 3 large paddocks for the animals. A lovely lifestyle awaits the new owners. For an inspection call Derrick Brown - 0418 317 096

1/11 Henty Street

$479,500

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BRAND NEW THREE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE! * Three bedroom townhouse, soon to be completed (December 2019) • offering walk in robe and full ensuite plus double garage.

• Open plan living zones with a quality list of inclusions – stone benchtops, ducted heating and two pack kitchen, air conditioning and fully landscaped • Walking distance to Pakenham CBD, Marketplace, Train Station and Supermarkets.

• Don’t delay, make the move today!!

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31 Hurdy Gurdy Lane

$520,000

FIVE ACRES OF PARADISE! Located just off the Bass Highway is this ripper block. Big wide frontage and with a sealed road.

Fully fenced, new crossover and creek at the rear. Dam to the right of the block. Power and phone available. Gently undulating this block has an excellent building site. Pakenham and Cranbourne 30 mins away. Cowes only 25 mins away. Escape suburbia and enjoy this beautiful setting!

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CONVENIENT 9.7 ACRE FARMLET THIS ideally located farmlet has all the convenience of being 6 minutes from Berwick yet seemingly miles away due to the pleasant rural outlook to the north while the shining lights of the metropolitan sprawl are to the south.

The comfortable three bedroom brick home is nicely positioned on the rise and has a large lounge room, meals area adjacent to the kitchen, a functional bathroom and laundry facilities all in good order.

There are plenty of sheds and storage including a double steel garage, 18m x 10m (app) fully enclosed shed with 3 phase power, 18m x 10m (app) open fronted storage/machinery shed and the old piggery building. There is mains water and three large paddocks for the animals if required.

Quality schools are very close. A lovely lifestyle awaits the new owners. ●

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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.

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.

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

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 13 Armytage Road, OFFICER, VIC 3809 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Price: $925,000 - $975,000 Inspect: Contact agent Contact: Derrick Brown 0418 317 096, GERARD COLLINS REAL ESTATE PTY LTD com.au

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CIRCLE THIS ONE AS A MUST INSPECT IMMACULATELY presented and maintained inside and out, no 136 Willandra Circuit Warragul is located in the sought after Waterford Rise Estate boasting all the modern comforts you could wish for in a home.

Features include a separate formal loungeroom and modern kitchen with island bench, 900m under bench oven, gas hot plates, rangehood, pantry and dishwasher.

The open plan dining and family room opens via double doors to a lovely alfresco area at the rear of the property.

The master bedroom has a walk in robe and en-suite, while bedrooms two, three and four have built-in robes.

Enjoy natural gas ducted heating, two split system air- conditioners and ceiling fans.

There is a double garage under roofline with remote roller door and internal access.

Set on a 504m2 block, the property boasts neat low maintenance gardens and a fenced rear yard.

Whether you are an investor or owner occupier, this property will tick all the boxes.

Call Pauline Soutar 0408 354 403 or Brad Boyde 0400 775 388 at Harcourts Drouin to organise an inspection of 136 Willandra Circuit. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 136 Willandra Circuit, Warragul, VIC 3820 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $459,000 to $479,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Pauline Soutar 0408 354 403, HARCOURTS DROUIN

Speak to your agent about listing on realestateview.com.au.

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Beaconsfield Upper 5 Armstrong Road

Berwick 4 Fisher Close

F5 G2 J1

F3 G2

For sale.

For sale.

$890,000 to $970,000

$540,000 - $594,000

Are you looking to escape the busyness of everyday life and hideaway in your own luxury cottage nestled away amongst the gum trees, look no further !

Nestled away in a quiet court location is this sensational single-level residence which will be the perfect purchase for all first home buyers, investors or someone who is simply looking for change.

Chris Hill 0401 178 455

Inspect Contact Agent

56-58 High Street, Berwick 9707 0556 obre.com.au

Candice Hill 0400 148 081

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Berwick 7 Harwood Court

Clyde North 10 Owlcat Avenue

F3 G2

F5 G3 H2

For sale.

For sale.

$500,000 - $550,000

$630,000 - $690,000

Situated on a generous 540m2 block and in a very central Berwick location, this is one you definitely want to have your eyes on.

Positioned in a the ever growing and vibrant Clyde North, we present to you this brand new build ready for a new buyer to call it home.

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Monique Cruse 0487 943 333

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Candice Hill 0400 148 081

Fabian Villella 0419 384 683

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Cranbourne 95 Clarendon Street

Narre Warren North 3 Holly Green Court

F3 G2 H2

F4 G2 H5 J1

For sale.

For sale.

Contact Agent

$1,225,000 - $1,275,000

Set on a large 766m2 block the property comes complete with plans and a council approved planning permit for 5 double storey townhouses to be constructed.

Keith Sloan 0409 708 706

Situated on a symmetrical half acre allotment is this fabulous 4 bed plus study zoned family home ideal for large families, those with plenty of vehicles and most importantly those that love to entertain!

Steve Harrison 0407 800 915

Shop 7&8 32 Overland Drive, Narre Warren 8794 0500 obre.com.au

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Narre Warren South 14 Buttonwood Court

Stylish court location.

F3 G2 H2 I1 For sale. $700,000 - $770,000 Located in one of the best courts in Narre Warren South this craftsman built 33sq family home is sure to impress.

• 3 Bedroom + study • 3 Spacious living areas • Undercover outdoor area • Oversized 2 car garage

Inspect Contact Agent

Paul Rogers 0418 564 032

Matthew Smith 0410 447 255

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Narre Warren 18 Cottswold Avenue

Pakenham 61 Victory Drive

F3 G2

F4 G2 H2

For sale.

For sale.

$540,000 - $570,000

$490,000 - $530,000

Situated in a quiet avenue and on a 658sqm elevated allotment is this impressive 3-bedroom home that has a master bedroom with full en-suite.

Located in Pakenham’s sought after Devonia Park Estate, this immaculate home is waiting for its new owners.

Steve Harrison 0407 800 915

Shop 7&8 32 Overland Drive, Narre Warren 8794 0500 obre.com.au

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Pearcedale 50 Apple Street

Tooradin 13 Bakewell Street

F4 G2 H2 J1

F4 G2 H2

For sale.

For sale.

$680,000,000 - $740,000

$670,000 - $ 710,000

Situated in the increasingly popular town of Pearcedale, the lucky new purchaser can literally move in, unpack and relax. With the spacious and practical layout, 50 Apple Street has room for the whole family.

Daniel Lobley 0478 010 012

Positioned in a sweet coastal town in the south-east, we present to you this tastefully renovated little gem, 2 minutes away from the water and boat ramp in Tooradin.

Inspect Contact Agent

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Daniel Arnott 0487 953 333

Monique Cruse 0487 943 333

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Fabian Villella 0419 384 683

Alana Siciliano 0423 876 142

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Beaconsfield 38 Fieldstone Blvd 13 Just Joey Drive

$430pw $420pw

Beaconsfield Upper 105 Manestar Road

$1200pw

Berwick 6 Melrose Court 76 Homestead Road 130 Telford Drive 18 Festival Terrace 35 Ashfield Drive 21 Margaret Street 4/23 Farnborough 16 Bewley Way 99 Golf Links Road 19 Napier Way 4 Canning Drive 4 Van Der Haar Ave

$370pw $450pw $420pw $370pw $370pw $390pw $350pw $350pw $420pw $465pw $500pw $435pw

Clyde 44 Adriatic Circuit 16 Ravenswood Ave

$370pw $400pw

Dandenong 18 Allan Street

$395pw

Clyde North 21 Maeve Circuit 38 Hackney Circuit 12 Cortajalla Ave 12 Romney Way 23A Selandra Blvd

$450pw $380pw $420pw $480pw $355pw

Cranbourne 27 Flametree Circuit

$430pw

Cranbourne East 117 Lineham Drive 15 Greenglade Way 8 Criterion Way 10 Artfield Street

$390pw $390pw $380pw $360pw

Cranbourne North 84 Alisma Blvd 17 Beechtree Way 3 Derby Court

$415pw $400pw $400pw

Endeavour Hills 9 Mossgiel Park Dr 1/8 Kassan Gardens 4 Bass Place 59a Girvan Circuit

$360pw $510pw $420pw $360pw

Ivanhoe 305/264 Waterdale

$390pw

Hampton Park 12 Bradley Court 3 Amy Court 2 Bride Avenue 4 Westminister Crt 9 Andrew Street 63 Huntington Dr

$380pw $350pw $340pw $315pw $375pw $425pw

Narre Warren 1 Argus Court

$370pw

Narre Warren South 4 Rigby Court

$395pw

Officer 4 Egerton Street 1 Fern Street 7 Clendon Drive

$430pw $480pw $390pw

Pakenham 34 Park Orchard Dr 6 Lehmann Grove 6 Bianca Court 26 Newbury Street 18 Elderberry Way

$375pw $390pw $330pw $380pw $365pw

Warragul 29 Biram Drive

$310pw

Providing outstanding service for both landlords and tenants.

Berwick 56-58 High Street 9707 0556

Narre Warren 32 Overland Drive 8794 0500

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Groups unite on diversity

Local cultural groups perform.

Gary Maas MP with one of the bookmark competition winners, Iliana.

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Narre Warren South locals enjoyed a vibrant celebration of multiculturalism at Oakgrove Community Centre on Saturday, 30 November.

The event was presented by Oakgrove Community Centre in partnership with Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas to promote the rich cultural diversity of the community and to celebrate the differences that make the community stronger.

The day included live entertainment with performances from local cultural groups and attendees were able to taste the varied foods from food trucks and onsite cooking.

There were also stalls from Chisholm TAFE, Gary Maas MP, arts and crafts, children activities, Casey Multi-Faith Network and more.

Mr Maas was also proud to announce the winners and finalists of his local school bookmark competition.

The bookmark competition required students to draw on the theme of 'diversity', with winners and finalists announced from participating local schools. The winners and finalists included Vinuli and Aarohi representing Oakgrove Community Centre and Iliana from Brentwood Park Primary School.

The event was supported by David Haynes, president of Oakgrove Community Centre, and organised by Mary Amalraj, manager of Oakgrove Community Centre, along with her tireless support staff.

"It is always so heartening to see our community joining together on days like this. Our diversity is such a special, integral part of our community and it is fantastic to see it celebrated," Mr Maas said.

"The Celebrations Around the World event displayed how our community can come together to respect and enjoy each other's cultures. I am so proud to be able to represent such a diverse area and to be part of a Government that believes in all the benefits that diversity brings to our communities."

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas with Casey deputy mayor Rex Flannery and performers.

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CLEARING SALE A/C GEOFF TAAFE 21 Inverloch - Kongwak Rd, Kongwak

Friday 13th December 2019, 10:00am Ford Performance Vehicles, Engineering Plant & Equipment.

Items include but not limited to: Vehicles: Ford PV GT, 5th anniversary, 2010, 25,000km (GT-5200); Ford PV GTF, 2015, 24,000km (GTF105); Ford PV GTF 351, 2015, 26,000km (GTF351); Ford GTP BA2, 2005, 30,000km (GT-548); Ford PV GT Rspec, 2014, 48,000km (ZGA592); BMW X5, 6cyl petrol (ZDK499); Ford Fairlane, 230,000km, 6cl, gas (SET630); BMW X1, 2012, 39,000km (1HX1KG); Ford Sedan 6GF, 2017, low km (IFG2CL); Ford Falcon Ute; Haines Hunter 580 SF boat & trailer 6mt, 140hp Evinrude motor, safety gear, fish finder, depth sounder, compass radio, cover; Linde 2.5 ton fork lift; Clark bobcat, 4in1 bucket, 3 augers, smudging bar, 950hrs; JD 1020 tractor, 2wd (fully reconditioned), 5096 hrs; Suzuki 125L motorbike; Suzuki JR motorbike: Kawasaki KFX50 4 wheel motorbike; Honda CRF 70F motorbike

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Frankston arts centre

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Bunjil Place, narre Warren www.bunjilplace.com.au

Note: Motor vehicles, boat, bikes, forklift & bobcat will be sold at 12:30pm Inspection available on Thursday 12th December 9:00am – 5:00pm Photos available on website Terms: Strictly Cash, Cheque or Eftpos on day of sale.

Possession of vehicles only upon cleared payment.

Number System & Photo ID for registration.

Catering available. Loading facilities.

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Plant & Equipment: Grillo diesel powered rotary hoe; McCulloch ride on lawn mower, 16 ½ hp, 48” cut (new); Honda push mower; Honda GX 160 QP firefighting pump (new); Weldmatic 205-S Mig welder on extensive travelling arm; 2 x inverter welders (Uni Mig); 3 x 275 CIG Mig welders; 2 x Pioneer H/Duty welders; H/Duty 6x8 tandem trailer; 2 6x4 trailers; 2 x H/Duty Gentech 8 generators; 50hz generator; All trade 52 industrial air compressor, 2 stage Honda powered, elec start; electric hydraulic pipe bender ½ - 2 ½ “; Dawn pipe bender; magnetic drill; 2 way Tran metal cutting band saw; ass concrete tools & equipment; Wacker (Honda powered); 3 x helicopters (Master Finish); power screed 1500x3mx4.5m; large qty form work (some laminated); Nib wall boxing (various sizes); display fuel pump with transformers (collector’s item); large kiln 3ph 480 power plus accessories; 100lb elec jack hammer; 2 x compressors; jack hammer; 10lt pot air paint sprayer; 3 x grinders; 3 x drop saws; 3 x angle grinders; Triton steel cutter (new); wood thickener (new); battery chargers (large & small); Hitachi RP 30Y industrial Vac cleaner; qty car jacks; 2 x laser levels; Echo chainsaw, 18” bar; 4 x Husqvarna & Stihl chainsaw, various sizes; H/Duty tester & charger; various electric motors (including geared); twin v compressor; 3 ton trolley jack; ass electric tools; 4 x vices, pipe vice; 3 x bag trolley; 6 x wheel barrows; 8 x jerry can; 44 gal drum; trewella jack; 2x large SP tool boxes; Fire Hose 600 KPA (new); 3 x McMillan pedestal drill; 4 x drill sets; qty socket sets; grease nipples; 2 x Sidchrome tool sets; trolley jack; 12 x steel adjustable stands; various tool boxes; creeper trolley; 100mtr H/Duty power cable; elec door motor; 3 x 3qt drive ratchets; lge qty shifter spanners; qty H/Duty pullers; voltage tester; 10 x clamps; qty dyes (metric & imp); various water pumps; 2 x ext. ladders; 5 x step ladders; shovels; crow bars; 30 boxes roof screws (timber & steel); gun cabinet; large 2 door tool box; qty rolls S.S cable; qty rolls high pressure air hose; large qty plastic storage containers; 10 box speed deck fixing clips; pallet tiles; tile cutter; feed system parts & bearings; elec leads; 2 x ¾ drive socket set; 3 x trailer sets (new); 2 x pipe notches; various steel boxing; 2 x Stanley work horses; 4 x Spinaway work benches; 2 x new axle sets & hubs (suit Ford wheels); jockey wheel, anvil; 8 x steel tables; 2 draw steel cabinet; concrete sealer; qty power leads; qty paint; steel gun cabinet; gutter guard; 8 x fishing rods; large qty class 12 65,80,100 PVC; 8 x Falcon performance tyres; 2 x antique tables with chairs; large wooden desk; bbq with rotisserie (new); toilets & pans; wall oven; fire place guard; 6 x house doors; 2 door storage unit (new); antique Singer sewing machine (complete); sundry items too numerous to mention

LANDMARK LEONGATHA Stuart Jenkin 0447 602 302 Glenn Wright 0439 622 245 Vendor: Geoff Taafe 0409 688 247

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Enjoying a Taste of Europe were, from left, Joyce Joseph, Sue Morris, Jude Maloney and Una Mounter. 200554

Chef Tyson Bertoncello from I Like Too Much gave a pasta making demonstration.

An eager taste of Europe Residents of Berwick and the surrounding area along with residents of Lifestyle Berwick Waters got a taste of Europe without leaving the comfort of the village last week thanks to The Departure Lounge Berwick.

A group of 65 eager travellers gathered in the clubhouse at Lifestyle Berwick Waters on Wednesday 27 November to taste Mediterrea-

nean food, sip wine and hear about the latest APT touring options.

Chef Tyson Bertoncello, from I Like Too Much, gave a pasta making demonstration and guests got the taste the results while also enjoying tapas and canoli washed down with limoncello and wine tasting with Let’s Unwine of Berwick APT luxury travel representative Jacinta

Crisp gave a 30 minute presentation about travelling through Europe and the rest of the world on beautiful river boats and small ocean ships.

One lucky guest went home with a designer suitcase and a bottle of Champagne.

Director of The Departure Lounge Berwick Lauren Savery said there are lots of exclusive deals available with her agency and in con-

junction with APT Luxury Travel right now “The day was a great success and everyone loved the couple of hours spent enjoying a ’Taste of Europe’,“ Lauren said.

She encouraged anyone thinking about a trip to Europe or anywhere in the world to see the team at The Departure Lounge at 96A High Street.

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FOCUS ON … CHRISTMAS IN BEACONSFIELD

Leave Christmas to the experts at Georgio’s

Organic help Greensoul Organics is a one-stop-shop for all your organics including fruits, veggies, pantry, fridge, freezer and natural health products this Christmas.

“Almost 95% of all products that we have in store is certified to be either Organic or BioDynamic,“ said owner Nawleen Mishra.

“In store, you will also find eco-friendly products that promote the ethos of reducing, reuse and recycle, making it easy for ordinary families to do their bit for the planet.

“We also have a small selection of personal hygiene, cosmetics and beauty products that are cruelty-free and certified organic.“ Special dietary requirements are well-catered for including gluten-free, paleo, keto, vegetarian and vegan with plant-based milk and dairy-free products such as cheese and spreads available.

“At Greensoul Organics, we source only the

freshest and highest quality of seasonal Australian organic produce that is 100% certified organic from nearby farms and the Melbourne Wholesale Market in Epping,“ explained Nawleen.

“To make it easier for busy families, Greensoul now offer a delivery service to your doorstep. Customers can place an order by either calling the shop on 9796 1650 or by visiting the website www.greensoulorgancis.com.au.

Delivery cycles are twice weekly to Pakenham, Beaconsfield, Officer, Berwick, Clyde, Narre Warren and Cranbourne areas.

“Buying from us, you are also supporting our local farmers,“ said Nawleen.

Greensoul is at 46-50, Old Princes Hwy, Beaconsfield. Pop in and also enjoy a coffee, a slice of famous sugar-free banana bread, smoothie or freshly cold-pressed juice while you check out the aisles.

Are you dreading Christmas lunch, and all the preparation and cleaning that comes with it?

Avoid the fuss and let Georgio's Seafood and Steakhouse in Beaconsfield take care of the cooking for you!

The staple of dining in Beaconsfield is open for Christmas lunch on Wednesday 25 December and is now taking bookings for the big day.

For $130 per person, be treated to a three course set menu of delicious food. A kids menu is available at $30 for those under 10 years.

Georgio's, which has been under the management of the Castelli family since July 2018, offers Italian-influenced cuisine, from fresh seafood to succulent steaks and mouthwatering desserts. Each dish is beautifully presented, a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.

Dishes are seasonal and always of the highest quality.

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Plus, Georgio's can cater for your Christmas party! Book your Christmas party at Georgio's now. A complementary bottle of house wine will be provided to any bookings of six or more guests - terms and conditions apply.

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GROW BUSINESS … Casey Cardinia Region

Meeting commitments TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH Some years back I ran training courses on behalf of Cardinia Shire council entitled “Creating Delighted Customers”. In order to prepare for this, one of the things I did was research customer service statistics with some interesting results. Data on this has evolved even further since then revealing that: 67% of consumers and 74% of business buyers say they’ll pay more for a great experience. (Salesforce) 89% of businesses are expected to compete mainly on customer experience” (Gartner) When asking consumers what impacts their level of trust with a company, offering excellent customer service is ranked number one” (Zendesk) Clearly a great customer experience is pivotal for business success, but what exactly does this look like?

Well there are likely to be many different views on this and it may indeed vary from one sector to another, but for me one clear invariant is: YOU MEET YOUR COMMITMENTS. At the risk of sounding old-fashioned here, I have to say that I seem to be seeing an increasing propensity for commitments not to be met at both a professional and personal level. For example, how many times have you arranged a meeting, event or trip recently which was initially “committed to” by other parties only to have a number drop out prior to the event itself?

Whilst undoubtedly unexpected emergencies can occur in which people are genuinely unable to attend, I do seem to be seeing a rising number of occasions where individuals feel it is okay to just change their mind and back out and worse still, perhaps not even advise the organiser.

Perhaps it comes down to our definition of a “commitment” which the Oxford dictionary defines as a ”pledge or undertaking” and the Cambridge dictionary defines as a “promise or firm decision to do something”. Either way, commitments cannot be imposed but do, in effect, form a verbal agreement of something to be done. Making a commitment can therefore be seen as giving your word and if we keep in mind that “your word is your bond”, we might be less inclined to break it and hence be more inclined to think hard before we commit.

I am quite convinced that this plays a large part in business relationships since as we know, people do business with people they know, like and trust. How is trust built? I would suggest that this fundamentally comes down to doing what you said you would do, i.e. reliably meeting your commitments. Naturally this necessarily also includes customer service since who would really not want to meet a commitment to a customer?

Part of the failure here may be our reluctance to say “no”, but it is actually far more preferable for people to know where they stand rather than make false assumptions about what will actually be done or happen.

So, think hard next time before you make that commitment and become known as someone who can be relied upon to keep their word.

Ian Ash is the Managing Director OrgMent Business Solutions - www.ombs.com.au

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Lisa Westgate is passionate about using her experience to help others overcome mental ill-health.

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Desire to serve

By Danielle Kutchel A former paramedic has turned a career-ending mental illness into a new, positive pathway - one that still allows her to help people, whilst acknowledging and learning from her "truth".

It didn't happen overnight - as Lisa Westgate says, she was "the last one to my own party".

Oscillating between fury and exhaustion, she found herself taking it out on family and friends as well without realising what she was experiencing.

"With mental health issues, when you're in it, it's a bit like being Dorothy in the middle of the tornado. The world whirs around you and I didn't have the insight to recognise that that's what was happening to me," she explains.

It got to the point where she was unwilling to put on the sirens in her ambulance, as the shrill sound would push her over the edge.

Eventually, the career she had thought she would be in until retirement ended when she was diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety and depression.

An isolated Ms Westgate was put on the disability pension at the age of 34. The loss of her career affected her sense of identity.

"I sat on the couch and watched movies

and reminisced about how great I once was, how many lives I'd once saved and how many babies I'd delivered.

"I was very focused on the past and strongly felt a real sense of loss, like I'd lost my identity, my tribe."

But it wasn't long before her "inherent stubbornness" led her to question the Western medical model that told her she would be permanently disabled.

She began to explore alternatives, explaining: "I remember a time for most of my life when I didn't have this, so how do I not have this again?"

She discovered neuro-linguistics programming, or NLP, and threw herself into learning as much about it as she could. During her study, she was forced to ask herself what she wanted her life to be - and rediscovered her passion for helping others.

Now a qualified NLP trainer, Ms Westgate facilitates training and workshops for both individuals and organisations - especially those in uniform - drawing from her own experience in mental health, providing strategies and training to overcome mental health challenges.

She runs regular workshops with new recruits at Victoria Police, and encourages them

to separate their work identity from who they are as a person - so that if the worst happens, as it did to her, they don't lose their sense of identity.

She has plans to publish a book next year which will be an unofficial handbook on earlycareer mental health strategies for people in emergency services or uniformed roles.

The book will include insights from others like her who have experienced mental health issues in their career.

"You're still going to get bad days, bad weeks, maybe bad months, but with some of the information that us 'fogeys' have, maybe you won't fall in the hole as deep or stay there as long," she says of the book.

Ms Westgate hopes by sharing her journey, others will feel empowered to challenge the mental health stigma and begin their own path to recovery.

"I'm a big advocate of people telling their story and I'm not going to hide what happened, because maybe if people see me standing on stage talking about it then maybe they can tell their boss or supervisor or family member," she says.

Find out more about Lisa Westgate at www. freedommindset.com.au

VentraIP CEO takes on directorship Angelo Giuffrida, the CEO of Narre Warren based VentraIP Australia, Australia’s largest privately owned web host and domain registrar, has been elected to the auDA Board of Directors. au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) is the administrator and self-regulatory policy body for the .au ccTLD, overseeing the domain registrars within Australia in conjunction with the Department of Communications and the Arts.

Mr Giuffrida said that he nominated for the position based on his extensive experience in the domain name industry and his genuine passion for the future of the industry.

“My vision for a reconstituted auDA board includes a diverse range of people that represent every facet of the industry; people who will bring fresh ideas, industry and security experience, outstanding corporate governance, and a desire to implement all recommenda-

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tions made by the Department of Communications and the Arts,” he said.

Mr Giuffrida acknowledged that his involvement with the auDA board is a logical progression given the success of VentraIP Australia in the web host and domain registrar space.

“The company has been a true bedroomto-boardroom success story, starting with just 3 people working in a small home office to now employing 56 local staff in a 1,600sqm office space located in the South-East suburbs of Melbourne,” he said.

“We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, and have gone against the industry trend of offshoring to ensure a consistently high level of service to our customers and to support local jobs and the local economy.”

The four new directors joined six directlyappointed directors on auDA’s board following the AGM on 14 November.

Angelo Giuffrida, the CEO of VentraIP Australia.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Singer lives the dream

By Brendan Rees A rising country singer-songwriter from Narre Warren South has high hopes her invitation to Country Music Association's Academy next year will open more doors for her music career.

Elisha Francesca is one of 28 musicians accepted into the senior Academy which begins in Tamworth on 4 January.

"I only applied for it a couple of days before the cut-off date," the 27-year-old said.

"When I got the phone call it was pretty amazing, very exciting."

Elisha has been singing for over a decade across several genres of music and is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist.

"I've been doing music for many years and only a year and a half a ago I really came to realise that country music is what I want to do," she explained.

After spending time in Nashville and Memphis, Elisha has fallen in love with country music which has seen her begin to write and sing

her own country songs.

"I try and find any opportunity to be here in Australia ... that's when the academy popped up," she said.

"I've never been to Tamworth before so everything will be new to me which makes it even more exciting."

Students from as far away as India will gather at the Academy for the two-week intensive course.

They will learn about all aspects of the music business, musical performance, song writing, promotion, and recording, among other aspects of making a career in music, all from top industry insiders.

"The Academy is a premier educational opportunity for those wanting a career in the music industry," The Academy director Lyn Bowtell said.

"Combined with the excellent reputation of the course, we have welcomed more applications than ever, making student selection even more competitive."

Narre Warren South's Elisha Francesca is jetting off to Tamworth in January for a music course.

Journey on with The Traveling Wilburys If you had tried to plan it, it never would have happened.

Rated by Rolling Stone Magazine as the best group of all time, The Traveling Wilburys unexpectedly carved their way to success in the late 1980s.

Superstars Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty made their mark on music history as part of The Traveling Wilburys, with timeless hits including End Of The Line, Last Night, Handle With Care, She's My Baby and many more. Their debut album 'Volume 1' won the 1990 Grammy Award

for Best Rock Performance although the band never performed live.

Now from the producer/director of 'The Man In Black' and 'At Last: The Etta James Story' comes a new style of show. 'End Of The Line' takes you through a narrative and musical journey of The Traveling Wilburys and gives an insight into the peaks and valleys of the band's stellar yet short-lived story. Performed by a who's who of Oz Rock: Nick Barker Brian Mannix

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· JR Reyne · Bernard Curry · Scott Darlow "End Of The Line casts a spot light on one of the biggest super bands that was not planned and never played live. They shared an unexpected special moment of writing and recording music for pure joy - a special moment that led to a string of hits and two unforgettable albums," says producer Simon Myers.

End of the Line will be performed at Bunjil Place on Saturday 15 February. For more infor-

Enjoy the story of The Traveling Wilburys at Bunjil Place in 2020. mation or to book tickets, visit https://www. bunjilplace.com.au/end-of-line-music-oftraveling-wilburys

WHAT’S ON also enjoy a coffee with Barry who set ups his coffee van from 6am-1pm every day. There is an afternoon group which usually walks about 4pm until 6pm. 'Off the lead' walking in the park is offered as well.

Christmas on the foreshore The Tooradin Foreshore Committee of management invites the community to celebrate Christmas at their annual 'Christmas on the foreshore'. Groups and bands performing include dual gold guitar winner Andrew Swift. Huge fireworks display, food and drink stalls on site or bring your own picnic (onsite barbecues on site).

Friday 6 December from 6pm- 10pm at Tooradin foreshore. Foreshore Rd. Gold coin donation. Strictly alcohol free event.

Casey Grange Retirement Village craft market Head down to check out the Handmade Craft Market where more than 37 stalls will be on offer with an array of handmade items for sale. From paintings, ceramics, knitting, wall-hangings and even things for the dogs, there s bound to be something for everyone.

Free is entry. A barbecue, coffee, cakes, sandwiches, cappuccino, soft drinks, and Dutch pancakes will be available. Families may have their photo with Santa from 11am- 2pm for just $2. Photos will be emailed on the day.

Saturday 7 December, 75 Evans Road, Cranbourne West from 10am-4pm. Limited parking.

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Christmas Family Fun Day Turningpoint Food Support is holding their Annual Christmas Family Fun Day. Clients and members of the community are welcome to come at the event. There will be a jumping castle, egg and spoon race, three-legged races, and sack races. Also available will be a range of table games and a basketball hoop.

There will be face painting and balloon sculpting and a funny clown. All this fun will be followed with a few carols and handing out of Christmas gifts and hampers full of Christmas goodies.

Saturday 7 December from 10am - 2pm at 1785 South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne

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New Vogue, Ballroom, and Latin Dancing Dance classes continue at Balla Balla Community Centre in Cranbourne East, but there is now another class at the Brentwood Neighbourhood House in Berwick at 7.45pm on Thursday nights.

For all enquiries please contact Di on 0408343202 or email difen69@bigpond.net.au.

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Free Christmas lunch day Do you have nothing planned on Christmas Day? Are you perhaps alone this Christmas? Doors open at 11.30am on Wednesday 25 December at Hampton Park Uniting Church, 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park for Christmas lunch.

Must book, as places are limited. Ph: 9799 7994 or email narrehamptonparkuc@ bigpond.com. Proudly Supported by the City of Casey

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Open up free community lunch Hampton Park Uniting Church, 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park Ph: 9799 7994 Every Thursday (during school term) at 12.00pm

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Coffee 'n' Conversation Are you feeling lonely and want to get out a bit more? Come and join our 'Coffee 'n' Conversation' Group at Narre Warren North Uniting Church, 1 Main St. Narre Warren North on Wednesday mornings at 10am. Everybody is welcome.

For further information contact Rev. Bruce Crowle on 0425 738 481 or bruce.crowle@ yahoo.com.

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Prayers for Healing Service Prayers for Healing Service will be held at Narre Warren North Uniting Church, I Main St, Narre Warren North, on Sunday, 24 November starting at 9am. Everyone is welcome, even if you want to pray for healing for others, and then stay for a cuppa and a chat.

For further information, contact Rev. Bruce Crowle on 0425 738 481 or bruce.crowle@ yahoo.com.

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Narre Warren and District Family History Group

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Narre Warren and District Family History Group Christmas general meeting is on Wednesday 11 December, at 7.30pm at the Casey Complex meeting room, at 1/65 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne. Please use Casey Radio entrance. All members and visitors are welcome to attend. Come along and enjoy an evening of fun and games. The Research room will close on Tuesday the 10th of December at 3pm and will reopen on Tuesday the 4th of February 2020 at 11am.

Carols in the Carpark There will be several activities during the threehour event including jumping castles and a free sausage sizzle. Presented by Christian Reformed, Oromo, Samoan and Sudanese Churches, Jubilate Choir and others. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Alcohol-free event.

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Free community barbecue event

Sunday 15 December from 6pm - 9pm at 350352 Pound Road, Narre Warren South

Al-Anon Family Groups This group offers help and support to family and friends of problem drinkers at weekly meetings.Seminar room 4 at Dandenong Hospital, David Street, Wednesdays 8.15pm.St Gerard's Community Centre, 71 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North, Saturdays 2pm. Springvale Church of Christ, corner Buckingham and Windsor avenues.

Fridays 10.30am. Details: 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon.org.au

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Al-Anon Family Groups, Endeavour Hills This group offers help and support to family and friends of problem drinkers.Meetings on Mondays from 10.00am at the Andrews Centre, corner Hanna Drive and Heatherton Road. Endeavour Hills.

Details: 1300 252 666. Website : www.al-anon.org.au

· Berwick dog walking group ·

Residents are invited to join a morning dog walking group anytime time between 9am and 10am daily at Akoonah Park, Berwick. The group is a great way to make friends, stay healthy and be part of your local community.

People with or without dog are welcome and

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 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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Lions Senior Citizens Luncheon 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 from 12pm-3pm. Cranbourne Senior Citizen's Hall, 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne. Contact Alisha on 0409 886 262.

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Mosaic Class 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.

Get in quick as spaces are filling fast. 5996 2941.

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By Brendan Rees Hundreds have flocked to the annual Lynbrook Village Christmas Evening Market on Thursday 28 November.

More than 4,000 market-goers had the opportunity to browse through market stalls to find amazing handmade and unique products which were all sourced locally.

All funds raised stall holder fees plus donations from kids activities - totalling about $2,000 - will go towards Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation, which raises awareness of child road safety.

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Sathyajith stars on debut

By Nick Creely If Saturday was a future indicator, Nivin Sathyajith has an extremely bright future in Victorian cricket.

The Cranbourne Cricket Club youngster has a mature head on his shoulders, a work ethic that endears him to coaches, and an insatiable appetite to succeed in the face of whatever adversity comes his way.

Sathyajith made his Victorian Premier Cricket debut for Kingston Hawthorn against the powerful Dandenong on Saturday, and the all-rounder made one hell of an impression.

With plenty of drive to work even harder after missing out on Vic Country selection in the current Under 19 National Championships in Western Australia, Sathyajith said that instead of being swallowed up by disappointment, he's put his head down and strived to improve his game at club level.

"I've put in the hard yards over the last few years - sometimes the reward hasn't been shown as much as I would have liked it to, but I feel like I've grinded it out," he said.

"I missed out on under 19 selection this year which was a massive motivating factor for me to work even harder, and it's a privilege to make my debut against a really good club.

Thankfully I did well which is a bonus.

"I won't lie, it's (missing out on selection) been at the forefront of my head - some of the coaching staff were from Dandenong so I was very happy to make my debut against them, so it was a huge motivating factor for me.

"Missing out on selection, there's always a bit of doubt whether I'm good enough, or whether they were right in not selecting me, but it just shows with hard work you can't let external factors dictate your career.

"If you're willing to put in the hard work, and you believe in yourself, anyone is capable of anything."

On two occasions, in two different innings, Sathyajith made a statement with his side in trouble at Shepley Oval on the weekend. Ultimately, the talented all-rounder kept his side in the contest with one day to go.

With the bat, Sathyajith showcased his aggressive, daring nature with an entertaining 50 batting at number seven, coming in with the Hawks 5/37.

In the youngster's debut half-century which was brought up with cut-shot for two he showed great composure, pushing the ball into gaps, handling the spin brilliantly and

Nivin Sathyajith in action on debut for the Hawks. 201522 capitalising on anything that strayed with a couple of crunching sixes.

But Sathyajith also took a star turn with the ball, in a late-day spell that left the game on the ropes.

With champion opening batsmen Brett Forsyth and Tom Donnell making a late charge towards a first-innings victory, Sathyajith snared three late wickets, first the two openers before trapping Lincoln Edwards in front on the stroke of stumps.

Sathyajith said he was honoured to represent the club as its latest debutant, and praised the club for backing him in as he continues to

improve his game.

"It's a real privilege for sure, it's really exciting," he said.

"I personally don't think at the start of the year I took my opportunities, getting run out and whatnot, so I didn't get to showcase myself, but Kingston have really backed me."

Sathyajith said that he wanted to ensure nothing in his game changed after coming in with a vocal Dandenong fielding side threatening to rummage through the lower order, and just to trust his process and not stray from the areas that make him a dangerous cricketer.

"I'm an aggressive bat, so I wanted to play

Picture: ROB CAREW my game - the vocalness is something that gets me going, so I enjoyed the battle, and it probably made me concentrate even more and push me even further," he said.

"I wanted to get the team into a good position for when we bowled.

"And I certainly wasn't expecting to do what I did with the ball, bowling is probably the second string for me in my repertoire - I do work on it relentlessly, I try and bowl a certain amount each week.

"I just wanted to put the ball in the right areas, get a bit of movement off the deck, and thankfully I got those wickets."

Sergei has his eyes firmly fixed on the Olympic prize

By Nick Creely Ambitious Berwick sport shooter Sergei Evglevski has his eyes fixed firmly on the prize.

And that prize is qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020.

The local 22-year-old is well and truly in line to win for selection to represent Australia in the Olympics after recently winning the 25m Air Pistol at the Oceania Championships in Sydney.

Evglevski - who won silver in the same event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games - was largely untroubled to win with 30 points, with the next best, Thomas Ashmore, far behind on 22 points.

Evglevski said it was important to clinch an important result in his bid for the Olympic games, after admitting he wasn't at the top of his game through the season.

"Leading up to it, because World Cup season for me wasn't as good as I wanted it to be, I was really determined for this competition," he said.

"And this basically determined whether someone from Australia can go for my event.

"I think I performed pretty well, and the final I shot really well and came out on top.

And with the strong recent result, Evglevski is now narrowing his focus on the end of February next year, when the gruelling Olympic selection trials begin.

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Berwick sport shooter Sergei Evglevski is eyeing off a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Picture: SUPPLIED just waiting on next year," he said.

"Right now, I'm in a process of getting ready for selections, discussing it with the coaches, support staff and team, and deciding what we need to do work on.

"I'll try and go into the selection shoot with the right mindset, and the right goals."

Evglevski's mother Lalita Yauhleuskaya is an Olympic champion, having won bronze at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games in the 25m

Pistol and is one of Australia's most recognised sporting shooters.

He believes having his mother as the influence and inspiration for his career has greatly benefited his mindset, training standards and passion for the sport.

"It is really humbling and really exciting my Mum represented the country a lot more than me," he said.

"She's been an amazing influence - she's always led me in the right path, and always been disciplined with my shooting.

"She knew from a young age that I'd have a big interest in it, and she knew that everything leading up would put me in the right direction.

"I guess its one little advantage I have over other competitors."

With preparations underway for the trials, Evglevski said that mastering the sport takes a lot of time and dedication, and firmly believes that the key to success is all about balance.

"It takes a lot of work, but it's not just with the gun, it's outside of that too," he said.

"I try and do a lot of gym work, and having your life balance on track really helps, like work, social life, training, and having everything in place.

"I spend a lot of time at the range, it's probably three hours a training session, with five to six training hours a week, so it's a lot of work."

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Berwick on the big stage

By Russell Bennett Berwick Bowling Club is celebrating a number of outstanding achievements as the 2019 calendar year draws to a close.

The team of Mitchell and Blake Keel from Berwick, along with Lilydale's Carli Morrison, won the inaugural Bowls Victoria Junior League title - a fantastic effort, particularly given they lost just the one match on the way to the finals.

The standout team defeated Fitzroy in the semi-final, and then followed that up by defeating Elwood in the grand final, which was played on Sunday at Fitzroy.

For their efforts, the young guns received a medal, and a pennant which the club can proudly fly.

The Berwick Bowling Club acknowledged not only the performance of the team, but also the contributions made by the Keel family - including Leon and Heidi, as well as grandfather Mike, for their constant, unwavering support of the boys.

Younger brother Brock was also part of the support crew, and he and Leon are both set to make their Pennant bowls debut this weekend, on 7 December.

Meanwhile, the club also celebrated more than 40 years of the Lila Cotter women's-only event.

Berwick was privileged to have the company of the Cotter family - including son John and Robin Cotter; daughter Jan Pass, who travelled from South Australia; and daughter Kathy Cotter who travelled from Western Australia to attend.

The event, held in honour of their mother, was conducted with 28 teams, from 26 clubs represented.

Once again, the event could not have been held without the tireless work of Jean Fothergill and her dedicated team. The Berwick Bowling Club acknowledged the contributions of the following people for the event: John Arboit, Sheila Archer, Kath Beevors, Sue Campbell, Doris Christofferson, umpire and chief photographer David Conrad, Judy Fisher, Vyvian Fisher, Cliff Fothergill, Eileen Kershaw, Bev Le Guier, John Majkut, Shirley Moon, Jeff Parker, Dave Reddy, Jean Reddy, Jan Richards, Bev Robinson, Bruce Shearer, Mark Walker, Gary Wastell, and Ron Wheeldon.

The club also thanked those members who donated to the raffle prizes and craft stalls.

In third place there was the team of John Marshall (lead), Shirley Moon and Jan Pearson (second), Pat Doggett (third), and skip Vyvian Fisher. In second place was a composite team of bowlers from Glen Waverley and Edithvale, while winning the competition was the team of Pam Wintrup (lead), Caroline Donohue (second), Jaye Allen Dayle (third), and skip Mary McBain.

Right: Mitch and Blake Keel, and Carli Morrison (centre), won the inaugural Bowls Victoria Junior League title.

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Narre Warren (2) 16-94 defeated Mulgrave CC 2-60.

Division 5 was also at Fountain Gate against Berwick. Helen McCarthy, Janice Moran, Peter Castricum and Glen Cadman had a good day, winning 24-9, while Gary Wilson, Dermot McConville, Paul McNamara and Susan Ellery (24-16) and Arthur Fitt, Toa Retzlaff, Luca Klarica and John Uren (20-17) also won. Darren Moore, Stan Bulmer, Crain Moore and John Zanon missed out, going down 17-24.

Narre Warren (3) 16-85 defeated Berwick (7) 2-66.

Division 7 travelled to Noble Park and had a bad day. Dawn Baker, Jim Stewart, Rudi Pompe and Laurie Baker were the only winners (2725). Leo McGeary, Rose Rasmussen, Graham Peterson and Wayne Grimsey (18-21), Len O'Brien, Bill Sheehan, John Green and Brian Fraser (16-21) and Jacqueline Moody, Diane Peterson, Truus Henneman and Andy Tobler (4-44) all lost.

Narre Warren (4) 2-65 lost to Noble Park (4) 16-111.

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It was a disappointing start to the week for Narre Warren's Pennant bowls teams. With only two teams playing, both suffered defeats.

Division 2 failed to handle the strong winds, and suffered another minimal defeat, this time by two shots, against Pakenham. Michael Graham, Wilma Haringsma, Joe Selfridge and Colin Groom won 21-15, but Gary Wilson, Reg Young, Peter Groom and Wilma Stevenson, although they made a strong comeback, went down 14-18.

In a tight game all day, Eric Sydenham, Wally Finlayson, Geoff Ampt and Jim Millar went down 17-21.

Narre Warren (1) 2-52 lost to Pakenham (2) 14-54.

Under the cover at Willow Lodge, Division 4 had a bad day. Truus Henneman, Janice Moran, Brian Nicholls and Geoff Miller won 2417, but Stan Bulmer, Keith Mark, Nancy Pugh and Glen Cadman (16-23) and Pauline Kempf, Les Clement, Susan Ellery and Joe McGuire (827) lost.

Narre Warren (2) 2-48 lost to Willow Lodge (1) 14-67.

The undefeated Division 6 had a bye.

But good vibes were restored at Narre Warren on Saturday with three of the four pennant teams winning.

At Cranbourne RSL, Division 3 had a hard fought 10-shot win. Peter Groom, Joe Selfridge, Jim Kempf and Percy Herath scored best (2716) while Michael Graham, Reg Young, Mark Groom and Cam Lee won 22-18. Geoff Ampt, Philip Howard, Wilma Stevenson and Zak Storm also won (22-20), but Eric Sydenham, Wally Finlayson, Colin Groom and Jim Millar missed out, going down 16-23.

Narre Warren (1) 16-87 defeated Cranbourne RSL (1) 2-77.

At Fountain Gate, Division 4 had a comfortable win over Mulgrave CC. Les Clement, Joe McGuire, Michael Toole and Norm Hosmer won well (34-13), while Keith Mark, Brian Nicholls, Carl Lapham and Stan Robinson won 21-12. Ernesto Vergara, Zade Bulmer, Peter Lister and Geoff Miller added to the score with a 19-11 win, while Pauline Kempf, Wilma Haringsma, David Wilkinson and Ralph Devonshire went close (20-14).

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A challenge awaits them

By Nick Creely Casey-South Melbourne had an up and down day at Casey Fields against the Camberwell Magpies in Victorian Premier Cricket on Saturday, and will need to bat well to clinch the points on day two.

After the Magpies won the toss and elected to bat, the Swans' seamers got off the brightest start possible, with right-arm medium pacer Jordan Hammond (2/38) skittling the stumps of dangerous opener Isaac Conway in the opening stages, before another strike by Hammond and a Jackson Fry (2/46) wicket after a sustained period of pressure saw the visitors slump to 3/29.

Fry once again broke through for his second scalp not long after, with Oliver Gunning feathering one behind to keeper Devin Pollock, leaving the visitors 4/40 and in desperate need of a partnership.

But that's where the Swans' dominance ended, with the Magpies' most experienced pair, Tom Russ and Simon Hill, getting the visitors back on track.

The pair changed the momentum of the contest with a decisive 120-run stand, before Shubham Bhargave notched up a fluent 53 to put on a further 102 runs with Russ - who was

Jordan Hammond steamed in for the Swans on Saturday. 201527 beginning to really motor on his way to a century.

Despite the lean start, the Magpies champ ticked over for his fourth Premier Cricket ton as the Magpies surged towards 300. After really picking up his aggression and motoring to 135 with number 11 Chris Bridie on the other end, Nathan Lambden (3/75) managed to finally end his dominance, with the visitors reaching 315 off just over 94 overs.

Lambden managed to snare the final three wickets of the innings and charged in all day, Hammond showed great control to go at under

The many faces of a fielding side: Joel Mitchell, Jordan Wyatt and Dev Pollock could barely believe it when this shout was turned down. 201527 Pictures: ROB CAREW two an over, while Jackson Fry found a bit of touch after a lean start to the year.

But the challenge now awaits Luke Wells and his batting group, who will need to bat

well without the in-form Nathan Freitag in its ranks for this match.

A win could see the Swans sitting just outside the top-eight at the end of the round.

Panthers are in a strong position heading into day two

By Tyler Lewis VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET ROUND 8 (DAY ONE) A positive day at Shepley Oval has Dandenong in a strong position at the end of day one against Kingston Hawthorn.

The day couldn't have started much better for the Panthers with James Nanopoulos castling Hawks opener Matt Accocks second ball of the day.

Nanopoulos was in the action again as he got the Panthers' second scalp of the day after an edge went low through to Comrey Edgeworth in the cordon.

At the other end debutant Locky Scott was pounding through the crease and bowling extremely tight lines, unlucky not to get an early scalp, and Scott went for two runs in his first over and proceeded to bowl four successive maidens afterwards.

Peter Cassidy came into the attack and bowled his trademark areas that allowed Jacques Augustin to take a superb diving catch to his right.

On the stroke of lunch, Suraj Randiv and

Cassidy were bowling extremely tight, and with Sam Newell being bogged down at Randiv's end he started to use his feet, a moment for Augustin to get back in the game again with some neat glove work when one flew past the edge.

Randiv and Augustin combined once again before the umpires called lunch, putting the Hawks in all sorts at 5/43 at the break.

After lunch, the Hawks mounted a fightback, through youngster Nivin Sathyajith and Ramneet Dhindsa who put on 85 - albeit with some chances.

Sathyajith brought up his milestone on debut with a neat cut shot backwards of point before Randiv trapped him in front to open the door for the Panthers.

Scott and Gehan Seneviratne opened the floodgates and wrapped up the innings, leaving 167 on the board for Dandenong to claim its second win of the season.

With 21 overs to bat, 167 was a difficult figure to chase in such a short period of time without risk, but when Brett Forsyth and Tom Donnell got off to a flying the start, the total looked in early trouble.

Forsyth was sending the ball to the fence for fun in the first four overs, sitting on 27 from 21 balls as the brand new Kookaburra found an early home in the middle of his bat.

Donnell soon after joined the party, also racing to a run a ball to get the total to 0/48 after eight overs.

Shifting to 0/64 the Panthers were right on top, before Sathyajith claimed quick wickets to add to his already memorable debut.

Forsyth, Donnell and Lincoln Edwards all fell in a short period of time to halt the momentous Panthers batting line-up in making large in roads at the close of play on day one.

Dandenong is 3/78 overnight with Edgeworth (12) and Ed Newman (1) both unbeaten with a further 89 runs to chase for first innings victory before what looms as an entertaining remainder of the day.

MPCA - PENINSULA DIVISION ROUND 7 Pearcedale's extremely disappointing season continued on the weekend, with the Panthers staring down the barrel of an outright defeat to Pines.

The Panthers batted first, and could just

reach 85 in 52 overs after the top order were blown away. Recruit Patrick Beckham topscored with 22, but there was very little resistance around him.

The visitors wasted little time, passing the Panthers in just 21 overs and with the loss of no wickets, before declaring with seven overs left to play.

Almost immediately, the Panthers lost a wicket to be in a dire situation at 1/6 at stumps as the likelihood of a double-relegation becomes almost a certainty.

VICTORIAN SUB-DISTRICT - EAST/WEST ROUND 3 Endeavour Hills were no match for Taylors Lakes at Lionheart Reserve on Saturday, with the Eagles going down by 50 runs.

The Eagles fielded first, where the home side racked up 3/201 off its 45 overs off the back of Lachlan Marr's destructive and unbeaten 60.

While the Eagles showed some fight to reach 151 in reply, the home side had too much class and firepower.

Mohsin Rasheed (41) and Ben Law (33 not out) led the way for the Eagles with the bat.

It’s all happening on the diamonds in Casey and fielded well, winning 18-7.

In the mixed under-13s, the Cobras also came up against Berwick. The Cobras showed terrific teamwork, featuring great defence from both starting catcher Georgia, and Sofia in her catching debut. Berwick welcomed two new players, which strengthened an already solid team of kids. Berwick played three long innings with some hard-fought battles but didn't quite come up in front on the scoreboard, going down to Cobras 21-0.

The new team to the under-13 competition, Royal Falcons, is coming along in leaps and bounds. This week they came up against Doveton, and after some great skills were displayed by both teams, Doveton emerged victorious 12-4.

The social women were next with Berwick Geronimo up against the Cobras.

Geronimo flew out of the box with 12 runs in the first innings, thanks to strong batting from Ali Smith, Ang Terpsinis and Jo Haines.

The Cobras fielded well with two double plays, both involving Margie Steendam, but Geronimo's strong start set them up for a comfortable win - 17-3. MVP came up against the Cranbourne Comets. MVP's strong batting line-up didn't let them down, winning 14-7.

Chiefs United played the undefeated Narre Warren Penguins. A 10-run second innings set Penguins up for a good 14-4 win.

Berwick Cheyenne's clash with Doveton in the open women's 2 category was a great, tight contest to watch.

Cheyenne started well with five runs in the first innings. A huge home run to Mel Hawker, and another to Elysha West, were the highlights. Doveton stayed strong, and also

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The second women's 2 game saw another very close contest with Casey Combined holding on for a nailbiting 8-7 win. It was the day for close games in the women's competition with the women's 1 game between Doveton and Chiefs United going down to the wire with Doveton the eventual winners 6-4.

Two games in the open men's competition saw Cobras up against the Cranbourne Asteroids in an entertaining game that saw Asteroids winning 9-3. Another close contest saw the Casey Warriors up against Chiefs United.

Chiefs had a late surge with the bats, but the early runs scored by Casey saw them emerge 8-4 winners.

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In the mixed under-15 competition, Cobras Grey took to the diamond against Berwick.

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Bloods prevail in rematch

By Nick Creely DANDENONG DISTRICT TURF 1 AND 2 REVIEW - ROUND 5 It started off in odd fashion, but ended with a vital win for the Bloods.

With a nice crowd building for the highly anticipated Turf 1 grand final rematch between Springvale South and Buckley Ridges on Saturday, Bloods openers Nathan King and skipper Ateeq Javid strode out to the middle to face the music from fast bowler Jerome Jones.

But after just one ball, a leave outside the off-stump from King, the players and umpires converged in the middle for five minutes before slowly trudging off the ground.

The weather was perfect, the ground looking superb, but the problem: the 30-metre markings for the inner circle were too short for the one-day clash, forcing the groundsman to re-mark the circle and measure it out again.

But after the 15-minute delay, the players made their way back onto Alex Nelson Reserve, where - as expected - runs began to tick over.

From the first two balls after the delay, aggressive opener Nathan King sent boundaries to the rope, and after a typically flamboyant start, the wily Greg Todd (2/44) managed to snare the breakthrough, with King holing out to skipper David White at mid-on.

From the outset of Ryan Quirk (39) making his way out to the middle, the Bloods were just busy, dropping and running if possible and dispatching anything that strayed straight to the boundary, with Javid also building into his best work with a series of cracking drives.

But just as the Bloods were threatening to burst away for good, Haider Rahimi (2/35) struck in consecutive balls, getting one through the gate of Quirk before trapping recruit Akshay Ballal in front first ball.

While the Bucks managed to stem the bleeding somewhat, the class of Javid continued to keep the scoreboard ticking along nicely, with the skipper combining with Josh Allen (25) for an entertaining 47-run stand that saw Allen send two flying over the ropes.

But the reigning premiers - who were without champion all-rounder Daniel Watson due to a hamstring injury and weren't as threatening as usual - once again managed to find a few breakthroughs, with Javid's wonderful knock ending on 87, and as a result crossed over the 250-run mark already this season in just four digs.

With the Bloods looking to find the boundaries at any rate, Jerome Jones (2/45) found a couple of late wickets, but a few lusty blows from Brayden Sharp saw the home side reach an imposing 6/251 from 40 overs.

Susa Pradeep and David White were the two to open up the innings due to the absence of Watson, and the pair got off to the perfect start, racking up 43 quick runs before Pradeep was caught for a well-made 19.

While star South African White was looking in ominous touch, the pressure continued to mount with a lack of support around him, and when the Bloods managed to prize out the skipper for a 59-ball 54 - his third half-century of the season already - the Bucks soon found themselves 3/100 with a Bloods bowling attack relying heavily on its disciplined slow-bowling attack.

With left-arm tweaker Jarryd Straker (4/33) continuing his fine Turf 1 form with yet another decisive spell of bowling, and Akshay Ballal (2/32) providing valuable support, the Bucks were dismissed for 204 after a middle-order collapse.

Turf 1 newcomers, meanwhile, have surged to the top of the Turf 1 ladder after another comfortable victory, this time against St Mary's at Strathaird Recreation Reserve.

Batting first, the Lions reached 7/197 off the back of champion skipper Scott Phillips, who got his first real score of the season with a brutal 80 off 73 balls.

Morteza Ali (38) also continued his rampaging form with the blade while Kyle Hardy found a bit of touch with a well-made 39.

But it was with the ball that the Lions were at their dangerous best.

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Springvale South star Ateeq Javid was once again prominent for his side. 201523 The Saints were eventually rolled for 115, with Wendyl Pires top-scoring with 31.

Berwick were another side to make a mighty statement as the Bears thumped Hallam Kalora Park at home.

Back into the side, destructive opener Jordan Cleland stole the show after the home side elected to bat.

With skipper Matthew Chasemore (25) just needing to sit back and watch on the other end, Cleland belted 93 off 109 balls, sending three sixes over the rope as the Bears geared up for a potentially monster score.

Rising batsman Matthew Robertson was also incredible with his strike power, sending seven balls over the rope on his way to 74 from just 51 balls as the Bears set the Hawks 233 runs to win.

And in a disappointing batting performance from the Hawks - who were unable to cope with the variations of leggie Ruwantha Kellapotha (4/8), and the pace of James Wilcock (1/9) and Brendan Rose (2/15) - the Bears rolled the visitors for a meek 58 in 28.3 overs.

In the remaining match, Heinz Southern Districts (4/192) easily accounted for North Dandenong (127) at Reedy Reserve.

In Turf 2, Dandenong West skipper Hari Krishan produced one of the great performances on the weekend, blasting 193 off 124 balls in a 40-over one day clash against Lyndale, ultimately guiding the Westers to a win.

In a performance that is almost inconceivable, Krishan took the Dales to the cleaners in an extraordinary showcase of skill and dare, blasting a century for the ages.

The Westers burst into the top-four after its dominant effort, winning the toss and finishing with 6/294, where Krishan was the star of the show from the moment the first ball left the opening bowler's arm.

The classy opener blasted 17 fours and 12 sixes in a brutal innings at Greaves Reserve, with the Dales unable to cope with his almost seamless ability to lift the ball well over the rope. In total, Krishan whacked 140 runs in boundaries.

The Dales tried valiantly to keep up with the run-rate but were eventually rolled for 193 with four balls left to spare, with Noman Khan (3/53) and Peter Atkinson (2/31) doing the bulk of the damage with the new ball.

Down at Perc Allison Oval, a completely dominant Cranbourne inflicted Beaconsfield

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The Tigers came into the clash without a loss so far this season, but were cleaned up for just 54 in 27.3 overs after being sent in to face the music.

Jordan Margenberg (4/12) starred with the ball with a flattening middle-overs spell, while the ever-consistent Cam Kelly snared 2/8 from his five overs.

It didn't take long for the Eagles to register

a dominant win, with skipper Sandun Dias (29 not out) ensuring there would be no hiccups as the visitors got the runs with eight wickets still left in the shed.

In the remaining matches, Parkmore Pirates (9/191) are beginning to shape as one of the teams to beat, this time knocking off Narre Warren (87) at home and showcasing ruthlessness to their cricket, while Dingley (6/173) continued its strong start to the season by defeating Narre North (134).

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