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Rockin’ with the stars Locally born and bred singing sensation Vanessa Amorosi was among a constellation of stars wowing a 3000-strong crowd at Gumbuya World’s first ever live music event on Saturday 30 November.

Amorosi even strolled through the mosh pit and up the hill to ensure ’Absolutely Everybody’ was getting involved in the action.

People from across the state pulled out the picnic blankets and put on their dancing shoes as they took to The Sounds of Nature spectacular, featuring an array of Australian music, with Phil Ceberano opening proceedings before the likes of X-Factor sensation Reece Mastin and pop rock band Thirsty Merc got the crowd going.

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"Australia Post is gearing up for its biggest Christmas ever and expects to exceed last year's peak volume of 40 million parcels, and we recommend customers consider the delivery options available to them," an Australia Post spokesperson said.

"For high-value items, customers can use our registered post or signature-on-delivery services.

"Alternatively, customers can open a free MyPost account, which will allow them to choose to have their parcels redirected intransit, text their delivery preference, and have items sent to a local post office or one of over 330 24/7 parcel lockers."

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Thieves are roaming the streets in parts of Pakenham and Officer, taking extreme measures to get their hands on people's parcels in the lead up to Christmas.

Arcadia Estate resident Shayla Maher was furious when she was notified her Black Friday parcel had been delivered to her doorstep, only to find it had been stolen.

CCTV footage shows a man, wearing all black clothing and a cap, rush off with the package after it was delivered to the Eliot Avenue address on Monday 2 December, just after 11am.

"I am very surprised as I thought Officer was a good area but there are bad people ev-

erywhere," Shayla Maher said.

"My message to the person who stole it is: I hope you're happy taking other people's belongings that they work hard for."

With Christmas on the approach, residents are growingly concerned about the safe arrival of parcels.

"We're expecting three parcels this week with many more in the lead up to Christmas," an Arcadia Estate resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, said.

"Officer is a great place for communities so it's unfortunate that opportunistic people will take these measures to steal from others."

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Over 3000 people across Victoria pulled out the picnic blankets and put on their dancing shoes as they took to Gumbuya World for the park's first ever live music event on Saturday 30 November.

The Sounds of Nature spectacular featured an array of Australian music, with Phil Ceberano opening proceedings before the likes of X-Factor sensation Reece Mastin and pop rock band Thirsty Merc got the crowd going.

Locally born and bred, Vanessa Amorosi, who is described as one of the country's most iconic female voices, belted out hits 'Mr Mysterious, Perfect and This Is Who I Am' before strolling through the mosh pit and up the hill to ensure 'Absolutely Everybody' was getting involved in the action.

Former lead INXS and Noiseworks singer Jon Stevens treated the crowd to a jam-packed set which saw those young and old up on their feet, singing classic hits like 'Never Tear Us Apart' and 'New Sensation' as the stars appeared.

But it was the final act who everyone was hanging to see, with iconic legend Daryl Braithwaite serenading all with his anthemic hit 'Horses' rounding out the night.

Gumbuya World CEO Ron Weinzierl said the all-age event was truly a "unique" Australian music experience and a great way to celebrate the start of summer.

"We were thrilled to have welcomed thousands of live music fans to Gumbuya World to sing and dance along to some of the greatest names in Australian music on Saturday at Gumbuya Sounds of Nature," he said.

"This was the first of many live music events that we will host over the coming years."

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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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Anyone who sights Bain or has information about his whereabouts can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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How long have you been a part of the Christ Church of Tooradin Friendship Group?

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?

The Friendship Group welcomes people into a warm caring group that helps people to find companionship and worthwhile and meaningful interests. As part of a small community we are there to help when problems and; difficulties arise. We also donate to various charities that reach out to assist others both locally and overseas.

The annual Tooradin Craft Bazarre held on 16 November was again hailed a success. How much dedication goes behind the scenes of making this market the wonderful community event it is?

The Bazaar is a year-long project. Planning for the next one begins as soon as the debriefing after the last one is complete. Group discussion of new ideas and products are all part of the fun of planning, as we try to make each one better than the last.

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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.

What's your favourite holiday spot in Australia?

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What is your favourite book?

My "favourite book", impossible to say, as I love reading, however works by Australian author Tim Winton are a "must-read", he captures some of the distinctive flavour of our part of the world with insight and sensitivity.

At school I ...

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.

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

One thing people don't know about me is that I have a twin brother, it doesn't show.

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Best live show/performance you have attended?

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

"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.

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Despite declaring a conflict of interest, Casey councillor Geoff Ablett was accused of continuing to promote property developer John Woodman behind the scenes, an IBAC hearing was told.

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

Then-Casey mayor Geoff Ablett, centre, fronts the Commit to Casey campaign ahead of the 2018 Picture: GARY SISSONS state election. 177187 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,' 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

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On 2 December a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page about Casey councillor Geoff Ablett defending his refusal to give evidence to previous corruption inquiries into Casey Council, an IBAC inquiry has heard.

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IBAC HEARING

‘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.”

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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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‘No gain’ in ousting

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.

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.

State steps in 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.

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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.

"At that time some of the witnesses that we were hoping we would be able to call now will be deferred until then."

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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Sam shares the love 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.

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Sam Johnson gets a selfie with Jessica Marshall from Cranbourne. 201210 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS "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 signing books, selling merchandise from his custom-built trailer, and signing certificates for people willing to sign up to his campaign.

Cranbourne North IGA store manager George Melhem said his store was privileged to support Johnson's 'Love Your Sister' campaign.

Johnson also dropped into Bunnings Fountain Gate later in the day where he garnered more support for his campaign.

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Jail for farm bandit pair

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.

Stone was sentenced to six years jailed and will be eligible for parole in four years and two months.

White was sentenced to five years jail and will be eligible for parole in three-and-a-half years.

Robinson pleaded guilty to another judge to burglary and other offences and was sentenced to nine days jail and handed a 15-month community corrections order.

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Striking up fun for everyone

By Brendan Rees 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.

"We have been overwhelmed by the response from our jobseekers and employers wanting to participate and celebrate the day," he said.

The day also provided a chance for new friendships to be made, helping those who may struggle meeting people or live in isolation, he said.

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

"Most people associate those with a disability with someone needing a wheelchair; the reality is statistically this only represents three per cent.

"Bowling caters for all ability; some people require bumpers while others are bowling spares and strikes. This is just like the variety of our Jobseekers; we have those looking for nonskilled roles to those seeking more skilled employment opportunities," Mr Strachan said.

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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.

Hosted by Casey Council in partnership with Grill'd Casey Central, the event also featured entertainment and activities including a DJ and the Children's Bus.

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FOCUS ON … CHRISTMAS IN PAKENHAM

Christmas the Indian way

By Danielle Kutchel In Aanchal Meshram’s Pakenham 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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Officer residents are getting into the Christmas spirit, with colourful lights adorning windows and gardens in the growing suburb.

Indoor decorations are also in full swing, and it all starts with the tree, the focal point of celebrations. These days, there are plenty of options to choose from when picking your jolly juniper or peppy pine.

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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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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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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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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Seniors activities

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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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 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.

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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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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 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.

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

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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

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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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Free community barbecue event 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.

·Probus Endeavour Hills Club

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

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

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Clyde Carols by Candlelight The Clyde Carols by Candlelight will be presented by the Gethsemane Church and proudly supported by the City of Casey. This fun filled family night which attracted a whopping 4000 last year, will engage the community in social cohesion and festive cheer. It includes free kid's amusements including jumping castles, mini ferris wheel and more. Plus free entry, free entertainment, free Giveaways and free Registration into the Christmas Miracle. Come along and join in the singing, watch the local performances and enjoy the carnival atmosphere which will include sausage sizzle, coffee van, ice-cream, popcorn, slushies, cakes, glow-sticks, games, pony rides, hot dogs, Thai, Indian, Italian and other exotic cuisines. Food vendors, street traders and much more. Don't miss the arrival of Santa on a Fire Truck and Lolli bags for every child. Please ring Kerrigan La-Brooy on 0404-875-647 or email kerriganlabrooy@bigpond.com for more details.

A 30km fundraiser walk will be held in November

to help raise money for the event.

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

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

9707 2017 or sencitber65@gmail.com, 112 High Street.

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3 Year Old Kinder Enrolment 2020 Cranbourne Community House is now taking enrolments for the 3 year old kindergarten program for 2020. Orientation days begin on Monday 11 November.

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

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Cranbourne East Secondary Community Sports Hub The Centre of Multicultural Youth, in partnership with Reclink and the City of Casey, has initiated a community sports program at Cranbourne Secondary College. The program includes a women's volleyball program as well as a multisport program open to both male and female participants. Participation is free of charge and is open to all ages. This is a great opportunity for the family to get fit together!

Cranbourne East Secondary College Gym on Mondays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Free of charge, all skill levels can participate. Contact Engela 0436 620 187 (evanderklashorst@cmy.net. au) or Sarah 0401 568 503 (sarah.hume@ reclink.org).

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Dads Matter playgroup The Daytime Dads Playgroup provides an opportunity for fathers and their children to play and connect socially with other families in the community and is great for those who spend time at home during the day.

Registration is essential: To register, contact City of Casey on 9705 5200 or email dadsmatter@casey.vic.gov.au.

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Dandenong Chess Club We play every Wednesday from 7pm at the Albion Hotel in Dandenong.

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

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

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

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Cranbourne Supported Playgroup Come along to our supported play group on a Friday afternoon from 1-3pm. We welcome all parents/guardians and their children to experience some fun and creative activities in our children's playroom. Our sessions are facilitated by an experienced staff member and are designed to encourage socialisation with other children and parents.

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Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc (CRRA) The CRRA is a community body representing residents and ratepayers in the City of Casey which includes looking after residents' concerns, attending Casey Council meetings, asking questions, submissions on Casey Council Budgets, submission on the Local Government Act 2019, media reporting and engagement, and being a member of Ratepayers Victoria.

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Cranbourne and District Garden Club We have a speaker every month, followed by an afternoon tea. Come along and make new friends and meet some keen gardeners.

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Berwick National Seniors Recently retired? Looking for company? Why not drop in for an informal cuppa and find out more about what our group can offer you. There may be lots of senior groups in the area but our group offers great day and night dining out experiences with like-minded seniors. We also have Saturday and Sunday lunch excursions. Plenty to choose from.

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Senior activities Narre Warren Probus Club is open to new members. If you are retired and want to join an active and interesting group of your peers then contact us. We are a Combined Probus Club for both women and men. Activities on a regular basis include: dine outs, excursions, 10 Pin Bowling, and Happy Hour at a local hotel (monthly); holidays (annually, including a recent cruise to South Australia and a forthcoming coach tour to Broken Hill); and attending theatrical events at Bunjil Place. We also have Armchair Travel, book club, craft, morning coffee, photography, and walking groups. Please contact Ian McGregor on 0422 606 982 for further information.

The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10.30am at Brentwood Neighbourhood House, 21A, Bemersyde Drive, Berwick.

Plenty of on- and off-street parking is available.

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Knitting Group Do you enjoy knitting and crochet? Join our knitting group at Cranbourne Community House.

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Savvy investment pays

By Garry Howe A group of mates whose friendship was cemented along the boundary line of the Nar Nar Goon Football Club will be looking to achieve a slice of local sporting history just up the road in Saturday’s Sportsbet Pakenham Cup. Those 11 people and another 40 hangerson have booked five mini-marquees along the straight at Racing.com Park to boot the Cranbourne-trained Savvy Oak home in the $300,000 feature race.

They are among the 96 owners of the handy four-year-old, trained by the partnership of Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, who has won three races and been placed three times in 17 career starts for $266,900 in prizemoney.

Three of those have been at the top level in derbies.

Savvy Oak ran seventh in the 2018 VRC Derby at Flemington with a chequered passage up the straight, was second to Qafila (beating home Mr Quickie and Pakenham Cup contenders Chapada and Secret Blaze) in the South Australian Derby in May and was then buffeted from pillar to post in a roughhouse Queensland Derby in June, finishing 11th.

The Pakenham Cup has been on the radar for some time, much to the delight of the local ownership group - Mick Payroli, Greg Noonan, Paul Keysers, Greg Keysers, David Keysers, Andrew Rose, Eddie Hume, Dale Evans, Chippa O’Sullivan, Nick Collins and Ken Collins.

Most of those have owned horses before, but this is the first foray for Nick Collins, O’Sullivan and Evans.

All 11 are also members of the Nar Nar Goon Masters Golf Club, a social offshoot of the football club who have been playing regularly for the past 20 years.

The next trip they have booked is to Vietnam and, coincidentally, the only 11 signed up to go were the Savvy Oak crew.

“Given that, we will put a bit of the prizemoney aside, so he will be funding part of the golf trip,” Mick Payroli said, agreeing that the trip could escalate if the Pakenham Cup prizemoney was added as well.

“We only own a very small part of him, but it’s been good fun,” Payroli added. “Not many people have their horse run in three derbies.”

Payroli explained that the The Nar Nar Goon No 1 Syndicate got together initially to buy another Busuttin-Young galloper Rocket Empire.

They have a 12 per cent interest in him.

Savvy Oak wins an early race on Stakes Day at Flemington, the last day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

The trainer contacted the group saying he had another horse he had a bit of time for and wondered whether they would like a piece of him as well.

Although they had already committed, Payroli went to the group and they agreed to a five per cent share between them.

That investment will pay off big time if Savvy Oak were to salute on Saturday.

“Everyone’s dream is to have a runner in your local cup,” Payroli said. “If we happened to win it, it would be amazing.”

They will have to overcome a hot field, with the newly established Pakenham training combination of David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig nominating three runners - Alfarris, Valac and Creedence.

The Gai Waterhouse-Adrian Bott combination have nominated Geelong Cup winner Runaway

Members of the Nar Nar Goon Golf Masters, pictured at left of the group, make up the part of the ownership of Pakenham Cup contender Savvy Oak. The club has since sporned two other social golf groups out of the Nar Nar Goon Football Club, the Von Nidas (centre) and the Goats, at left.

Each year the three groups come together for a tournament.

Let’s get this Pakenham Cup party started!

The Pakenham Racing Club is expecting a bumper crowd come Saturday 7 December for Pakenham’s biggest party of the year - the Sportsbet Pakenham Cup. With metropolitan racing action set for the day; the highlight is the $300,000 Sportsbet Pakenham Cup, along with Thai International Airways Fashions on the Field, live music, Christmas celebrations and even a visit from Santa.

“With the Sportsbet Pakenham Cup featuring on the second Saturday in December, it really is the perfect time for people to celebrate their end of year staff break ups or Christmas parties - a big part of what attracts both locals and racegoers from across the region is the relaxed country-style atmosphere mixed with quality metro-style racing and facilities,” the club’s marketing manager Erin Polson said.

The day will also feature the announcement of the ThaiI International Airways ‘Win a Trip to Bangkok’ competition, with the draw being held in the mounting yard during the afternoon.

The club’s major sponsor on the day, Sportsbet, will have their “Confess Your BS” van and inspectors on course to capture any suspicious stories that need to be reported - with great prizes to be won.

The Thai International Airways Fashions on the Field will provide plenty of entertainment for all the fashionistas on the day.

Fashion categories include Best Headwear, Most Elegant Racegoer and Most Fashionable Racegoer. All categories are open to both men and women.

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Big Mike wins last year's Sportsbet Pakenham Cup.

Thai Airlines Fashions on the Field will be a big part of the Pakenham Cup Day program.

ries commencing from 1.30pm. There will also be beauty bar - to provide make-up and hair touch ups, courtesy of Nutrimetics and Sharda Hair.

The Pakenham Racing Club is also grateful for the TAC Victoria’s support of the race day.

The TAC team will be on course to provide free breath testing, giveaways and reward those who make it a strong finish by having a plan to get home safely.

between 10.30am- 6.30pm - from Club Officer, Cardinia Club and Pakenham Train Station, as well as meeting V-Line trains stopping at Tynong.

With limited hospitality packages still available - such as the Canadian Club Summer Lawn Party, Iron Jack Country Catch Up and General Admission tickets, make sure you head to www.pakenhamracing.com.au to purchase your ticket today!

KEY INFORMATION Gates open at 11am - nine races First race at 12:55pm $300,000 Listed Sportsbet Pakenham Cup running at 4.40pm. $1 million prize money on the day.

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‘Red’ reigns in a classic for the ages at Sandown

By Mick Floyd Anthony Azzopardi experienced the greatest moment of his training career when Whiskey Riot scored a courageous victory in the $630,000 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown on Friday night.

Whiskey Riot stepped well from Box 3 - a box from which no greyhound had won the Cup since 1995 - and led the field through the first turn with Western Envoy camped on his outer.

The pair went stride for stride down the back straight before Western Envoy inched his way in front and looked the winner turning for home, however Whiskey Riot responded again, pulling out all of his reserves to drive through and take the victory by a head in 29.44.

"It's just unbelievable," said a jubilant Azzopardi.

"Since I was a kid I've watched this race and watched the trainers behind the boxes get interviewed and now I know how they feel. It's just a feeling you can't describe, it's unbelievable."

Whiskey Riot - 'Red' as he's known at home - had twice been nabbed on the line in Group race finals previously, and despite a nervous few moments while judges confirmed the numbers, Azzopardi was confident his charge had finally broken through at the sport's highest level.

"I had a feeling he got the photo but being your own dog you might see a little more than others, but when the number came up I didn't know what to do," Azzopardi said.

"It's something I've dreamed of and worked hard for. This is the race that I've wanted to win

Whiskey Riot claimed a thrilling 2019 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown on Friday night. my entire life."

Azzopardi dedicated the victory to his late father who introduced him to the sport of greyhound racing, and to his entire family - many of whom travelled from New South Wales to be there.

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"I wish he was here but I know he'll be watching down. My mum at home in Sydney, my missus Kylee, my daughter Kayla - it's a whole family thing, a team thing," Azzopardi said.

For owner Sandra Camden-Bermingham and her husband Colin, the win continues a remarkable run of success. Just over 12 months earlier, Whiskey Riot's half-sister Mystic Riot took out the TAB Million Dollar Chase, with their dam Ready To Riot's progeny now combing to win over $2 million in prize money.

"We are over the moon! My husband and I are thrilled beyond belief, this is a dream come true. We're so excited, it's really amazing we just couldn't be happier," said Sandra.

"When that number showed up we were screaming like crazy people. We're so happy and so thrilled to be here."

The win was the 17th of Whiskey Riot's career and took his prize money beyond $619,000.

Race favourite and track record holder Hooked On Scotch flew home for third - beaten half-a-length - while ranked outside Oakvale Beauty was the unlucky runner in the race, finishing fourth just a length from the winner.

Later in the evening, Tornado Tears reminded everyone that a champion should never be written off, winning his fifth Group 1 title in the Bold Trease.

Picture: COURTESY OF SANDOWN GREYHOUNDS Tornado Tears stepped cleanly from Box 4 but was soon shuffled back beyond midfield as reigning RSN Sandown Cup winner Rajasthan assumed control of the race. He improved to third position with a lap to go and loomed ominously behind the leaders down the back straight.

To the delight of his legion of fans, 'Batman' drove through a split when it presented and quickly put paid to the race, racing to a twoand-a-half length victory in 41.86.

The win improved his superlative record over the Sandown Park 715-metre journey to 10 wins from 11 starts, including three Group 1 victories. Despite that record, Tornado Tears did not start favourite for the race - the first time that had occurred in 40 starts, dating back to March 2018.

"A lot of the punters weren't too happy the last few weeks but if they buttered up and kept going the odds tonight were pretty good," said his relieved trainer Robert Britton.

"I thought he was over the odds. All things being equal I thought he was the best dog in the race, and I don't say that bragging, I think he is. But if you go off your last few runs and they weren't that great."

It was Britton's third consecutive victory in the Bold Trease after Fanta Bale's success in 2017 and Barcali in 2018.

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It was another dominant weekend for the allconquering Southside Flyers in the WNBL, who have surged well clear at the top of the table and continue to play an electrifying brand of basketball.

Taking on the Perth-Adelaide double on the weekend, the Flyers produced some of its best basketball of the season.

Up against the Lynx on Friday night, knowing all too well the last time they played off in Round 2 it was an overtime thriller; the Flyers produced a standout performance, winning 82-68.

The starting five - Bec Cole (21 points, four rebounds, three assists), Mercedes Russell (16 points, seven rebounds), Leilani Mitchell (15 points, seven assists, three rebounds), Jenna O'Hea (13 points, six rebounds, five assists) and Sara Blicavs (12 points, eight rebounds) once again shone, with the Flyers' consistency across the board on display.

The Flyers then made their way to Adelaide for a Sunday clash against the Lightning, and showed no signs of fatigue during the 91-85 victory.

American Mercedes Russell was completely unstoppable all game with 24 points and a whopping 14 rebounds, with the Flyers seemingly having an answer for every challenge thrown at them by the Lightning.

Flyers coach Cheryl Chambers told the WNBL website she was proud of the side's vital weekend of wins.

"I don't think many teams will come away with two wins from this road trip because it's very tough and it's physically tough with the flying as well,'' she said.

With the Flyers incredibly even across the board, Chambers said that is exactly how she wants her side to be - not reliant on one or two, but getting contributions from all players.

"We just had lots of contributors and that's how we want to be - we talk about it all the time about being a selfless team and giving up an OK shot to get a great shot for someone else and I think everyone's bought in,'' she said.

"Mercedes has been good but she's getting better and better and you can see her finding her confidence and niche with us, it helps us at both ends, and when we needed a big bucket, I thought Lei came up with some big plays."

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