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It’s set to be a wonderful Christmas in Casey. Two year old Emmy loved meeting Father Christmas at Westfield Fountain Gate. Emmy was joined by new brother Brayden and mum Melissa. This special 8-page wrap has everything you need to know in the lead up to 25 December.

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A labour of festive love

By Danielle Kutchel Residents in Casey and further afield often speak excitedly of "the house on the corner in Narre Warren", so well-known has it become.

And for good reason - this is the Christmas house.

Brett and Sue Grinstead's home has gained a reputation for being a particularly festive spot for a few weeks each year, as lights, fake snow and inflatable characters take over their yard to provide some seasonal cheer to passers-by.

The couple first began putting up lights from about 2005, although the size of their project has grown substantially over the last seven years.

It began with around a dozen bits and pieces, and now gets added to every year as Mr and Mrs Grinstead find new things to add.

Every year from the start of November, the pair begins setting up. It takes roughly three weeks of hard, solid work according to Mrs Grinstead, including after work each night and the weekends.

The decorations extend to the inside of the house too, with Christmas-themed curtains and a bright tree in the window.

They say the kids used to enjoy it before they left home, and now their grandson "goes nuts" over it, along with the neighbourhood kids.

A Facebook page started only recently has helped increase the family's reach and popularity, with some visitors disclosing that they got the address from a retirement village in Ivanhoe.

The couple puts a jar out the front to collect donations for the Make a Wish Foundation, last year receiving over $2000 to give to the charity.

Just some of the inflatables in the front yard.

Mr Grinstead says people have asked why he doesn't use the money to cover his own expenses for the lights - but the answer is, "I'm not fussed."

"It's a bit of fun!" he says.

The young visitors all get candy canes and glow sticks, and the Grinsteads find new exciting decorations to add each year.

A path takes guests through the garden and takes in all the best vantage points, and a fence protects the little ones from any tripping points.

There's never any set plan for placement of each item though, Mr Grinstead says.

"We get the fence up and then whatever happens, happens," he explains.

"From there we just stand back and say, 'that'll work!'" his wife adds.

Brett and Sue Grinstead enjoy decorating their house to bring a little joy into the world. 202295 Cookies, chocolates and Christmas cards have found their way into their letter box as thankyou gifts from delighted visitors.

And the couple says they have no plans to stop, seeing their decorations as "a bit of joy at the end of the year".

"People say, 'I know it's that time of year when I start seeing those lights go up'," Mr Grinstead says.

Visit the Grinstead family's Christmas lights at 116 Langbourne Drive, Narre Warren, until Christmas night.

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Merry Westfield welcome Santa got a huge Narre Warren welcome when he arrived at Westfield Fountain Gate in November.

He was accompanied by a host of merry Christmas characters including Mrs Clause and The Elves who entertained the crowd with festive singing and dancing.

Whether it be with visits to Santa, Christmas events to keep the kids entertained or longer opening hours – Westfield Fountain Gate is bringing the festive spirit and the handy hacks to make your Christmas jollier, easier and that little bit merrier.

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Santa and Mrs Claus received a rapturous welcome.

Children perched high on their parents' shoulders so they could see the on-stage entertainment.

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Shoppers turned out in force to welcome Santa to Westfield Fountain Gate.

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Explore your creativity Paint a Pot Art Studio is a place bringing people together for the shared purpose of being creative.

With a great soft play area and hundreds of shapes to choose from, Paint a Pot has the piece of pottery to make your child’s next birthday a memorable one!

Paint a Pot caters to kids of all ages - big and small, young and old - with a wide selection of pottery options.

The on site cafe allows the grown-ups and spectators to relax, and enjoy a coffee while the kids are in their creative element!

At the end of the party, guests can choose to take their piece home straight away, or leave it overnight to be fired, for collection the next day.

Paint a Pot isn’t just for the kids! Pottery painting is a fantastic way to explore your creative side, and at Paint a Pot you can join a Casey Art Class.

Connect with other budding artists, while learning new and fun techniques to create unique pieces – you can make some great décor for your home, or personal gifts for family and friends.

The classes explore traditional painting, as well as techniques like resin painting.

Resin painting can inspire unique artwork, including plates, skateboards and abstract wall art.

The studio can be hired for adult art social events, hen's parties, corporate events, team building exercises and sip and paint classes.

Teachers conduct a range of classes such as resin art, resin jewellery, acrylic pouring and chalk masterpieces.

Also on offer is the keepsake casting of hands, feet and even little paws!

Paint a Pot is at Factory 4/ 1 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren.

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As far as annual celebrations go, birthdays are usually ranked a close second to that most anticipated of holidays, Christmas.

But what happens when your birthday is on the 25 December?

Firstly, says Adrian Ackaoui, you become the butt of a lot of jokes.

"There was one about being 'the new Jesus' or something like that,' he says.

But it gets old really quickly, he admits, with the jokes falling flat after the thousandth repetition.

The Narre Warren resident says his birth wasn't planned to be on Christmas Day. The doctors and his parents knew they would be cutting it fine with his birth due around the special date - "but then I said I was coming out!" he says.

He admits his unusual birthday gets a lot of attention, especially when filling out official forms.

"When you're a kid it's amazing, people

make a huge deal about it and there were big expensive presents," he chuckles.

However, there are downsides to the double-headed occasion.

"The reality is, as you get older you realise you can't have a birthday like everyone else: it has to be the week before or after Christmas.

You've got to plan it really well."

His birthday tends to be overshadowed by Christmas to some degree, leading to a bit of an anticlimax on the day.

He says it has been challenging in the past to fit his birthday celebrations around the end of year events and holidays that fill the diaries of friends and family.

Despite this, Mr Ackaoui can see the funny side of it.

"I joke about having to buy presents for everyone else on my birthday," he laughs.

"Technically I can celebrate for a whole month - or if you look at it, from the 25 December to 1 January is one hell of a big party for me.

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Good Food Emporium includes a plantbased restaurant offering great coffee and plenty of gluten free, FODMAP and allergyfriendly options, along with local, organic fresh produce.

The Emporium also offers a dedicated sections for conscious beauty, pantry, bathroom, kitchen and laundry products and local artisan produce like vegan cheese.

There is also a range of gift cards crafted by local artists and sustainable gifts, crystals and jewellery as well as gorgeous Australian themed Christmas decorations.

And it’s not too late to order corporate hampers filled with unique and delicious health and lifestyle products.

“In our mission to be the most progressive company in the industry, we source the best possible quality and gourmet merchandise,” said owner Christine Dos Anjos.

“The past four months have been an absolute roller coaster ride, but we’re delighted and humbled at the wonderful welcome we’ve received from the locals and we can’t thank them enough for their support.“ As a gesture of appreciation and to herald the festive season, Christine has introduced live music in the restaurant on Sundays in December as well as Boxing Day.

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Ready, set, dance in 2020 Since 1991, Cathy-Lea has been training students in performing arts including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop, Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre and Instrumental Music. Many have gone onto careers on the stage in Australia and abroad and thousands have gained confidence, co-ordination, fitness, friendships and a love of performing arts from their experience at Cathy-Lea. Renowned for its high standards, disciplined classes, and friendly, qualified, expert staff, Cathy-Lea encourages students of all abilities to shine, training through recognised syllabi and affiliated with professional associations including Cecchetti International Ballet, The Australian Teachers of Dancing, and AMEB. In 2020 Cathy-Lea will be adding ’Ready Set Ballet’ to the pre-school program at Cathy-Lea Studios. This will complement the existing ’Ready Set Dance’ program which teaches children confidence, co-ordination and creativity and is featured on television on Nick Jnr. Cathy-Lea graduates have studied at the Australian Ballet School, the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School, Patrick Studios Australia, Melbourne City Ballet Company,

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Furniture and chairs were damaged at an Airbnb property in Harkaway.

The tea room after the thugs trashed it.

Police examined this Ford Falcon which was parked at the front of the property.

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the property which was not bearing number plates.

Neighbour Natasha Peart said she was shocked by the extent of the damage, adding the owners bought it 18 months ago for $1.7 million.

"I didn't hear anything, I didn't know, I didn't see anything... It's pretty peaceful here so it was a bit of a surprise," she said.

"I think the thing that alarmed me the most was I think a couple of them were arrested on this property."

She added she had been feeling a "bit on edge" and was once happy to leave doors unlocked but "definitely not now."

Another resident, who asked not to be named, said neighbours had called police.

"They were very worried; they were so scared.

They heard a lot of noise," he said.

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A group of thugs have savagely trashed a million-dollar Airbnb home in Harkaway after allegedly breaking in and causing a party to spiral out-of-control on Tuesday morning, 10 December.

Sixteen teenagers were arrested after 14 police units including the dog squad were called to the Rowallan Avenue property about 5.30am.

Tables and chairs were destroyed, windows smashed, and doors ripped from their hinges, as well as alcohol bottles smashed on floors.

Victoria Police spokesman Detective Sergeant Kris Hamilton said the house was vacant at the time and not rented to those involved who "broke in some time during the night."

"Upon discovering the house had been extensively damaged police arrested all those present, male and females aged between 16 and 19," Sgt Hamilton said.

"Those in custody remain at Narre Warren, Cranbourne and Dandenong police stations and it is intended they will be fronted at court this morning (Tuesday 10 December).

The devastated owner, who attended the property to inspect the damage with a locksmith on Wednesday 11 December, declined to comment saying "I don't talk today regarding this issue."

The five-bedroom home - described online as a "transcendent country-style retreat of sublime serenity" - features a private pool and patio and is listed on rental websites for a starting price of $750 a night.

A passerby, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said she saw a group of youths being arrested outside the property about 7am.

"I came down the road and just saw all these police cars thinking 'what is going on here?' she said.

"All these Sudanese were being arrested in hand cuffs.

"There was one; they had him in the back of the divvy van with hand cuffs on.

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I was an extra in a Guy Pearce, Jack Irish movie.

What's the best thing about being involved with the school's art expo?

The best thing is showcasing the students' talents and seeing it all as a whole event. It is also fantastic to see the students' excitement at seeing their own artworks on display.

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IN BRIEF Teen arrested following brawl

Place of protests

A Narre Warren teenager has been arrested following an alleged brawl in Mordialloc on Monday 9 December.

Emergency services were called to a licenced venue on Bay Trail about 5.15pm to reports of a large altercation.

Three males were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police spoke to several persons of interest and are seeking witnesses to come forward.

A 16-year-old Narre Warren male was arrested in regards to the offence of affray and has been released with an official caution, police say.

Investigations are ongoing, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Furious Devon Meadows residents from left Mark Mulready, Robyn Ingram, Marie McNeill and Picture: GARY SISSONS Geoff have opposed plans for a Sikh place of worship. 202184 "We're in the midst of what can we do now?" they said.

Mr Mulready said some residents including themselves had even "talked about" selling their home.

Resident Steve Menheere said the lifestyle sought by residents will be "detrimentally impacted" by the application.

Other neighbours such as Glenn Porter and his wife Hanne fear their privacy will be lost as the plans state rows of cypress trees are slated for removal.

The couple, who sold their Clyde home 10 years ago - after having "had enough" of the noise coming from a neighbouring primary school - to move to the quieter rural area now say: "Well guess what? We're getting it back" "We put ourselves in a lot of debt to buy these joints to get away from it all," Mr Porter said.

Casey councillor Rosalie Crestani said council "must consider" residents' objectives.

"This about protecting and conserving Casey's green wedge land for its agricultural, its environmental and recreation opportunities," she said.

Cr Tim Jackson said the place of worship was "important" for Casey's Sikh community "who has done so much for our community."

Council says under the permit the site is not to be hired for commercial uses and no sound is to be amplified outside the building.

According to a council document, the proposed place of worship will "not result a degradation of valuable agricultural land."

The owners of the site, who are understood to be a part of the Sikh Sewaks Australia, declined to comment.

Chopper drops in for lifesaving message

By Brendan Rees Hampton Park Secondary College have been treated to a flying visit from The Victorian Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter.

Students and staff watched on as the helicopter landed on the school's oval on Wednesday 4 December.

Volunteer crew members gave a presentation and demonstration of their equipment to teach students about the role the service plays in the community and to reinforce water safety messages before summer holidays begin.

Life Saving Victoria's lifesaving support officer Liam O'Callaghan says the visit aims to raise awareness of Water Safety Week this week and encourage students to look out for their own and others' safety around water this summer.

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As part of an $11.2 million State Government road safety project, barriers will be installed on the centre median and roadside and is expected to be completed in mid-2020.

The Western Port Highway will also receive barrier upgrades.

Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said it had been a "been a devastating year on our roads" but the barriers on the South Gippsland Highway would "prevent head-on and run-offroad crashes."

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said: "We know safety barriers are saving lives with crashes resulting in deaths and serious injuries across upgraded roads almost halving since works began."

In the five-year period between 2013 and 2017, there were 99 recorded crashes along this section of the South Gippsland Highway, resulting in 32 people suffering serious injuries and 3 people tragically losing their lives.

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Pilot Pete Nelson and crew members Liam O'Callaghan and Nick Giblin of the Victorian Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter drop into Hampton Park Secondary College.

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"We will be asking students to think about their surroundings and how they can be safe, by reading the safety signs to understand hazards, swimming at beaches patrolled by lifesavers and always swimming with a friend."

In 2018-19, 56 lives were lost to drowning in Victoria, making it the worst drowning toll in more than two decades.

The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter plays a vital role in patrolling Victoria's busy coastline year-round, as well as providing valuable back-up support for other state emergencies and search and rescue operations.

The service assists in incidents such as search and rescue of lost swimmers, shark patrols, beacon location (EPIRB homing), missing boats and fishermen in distress, as well as other incidents as tasked by emergency services.

A leak from a raptured gas main forced students at Wilandra Rise Primary in Clyde North to remain indoors during the morning of Thursday, 5 December.

Two CFA trucks were called to the school just after 9am, a CFA spokesman said, with firefighters from Cranbourne and Narre Warren bringing the incident under control at 9.18am.

Workers from the Australian Gas Network were called to fix the problem.

An Education department spokesperson said classes were held as normal and children were kept indoors "as a precaution".

"No-one was affected and the leak was fixed," the spokesperson said, adding the gas leak came the other side of a boundary fence.

All students were told they could go outside by lunchtime.

Firefighters from Cranbourne and Narre Warren were in attendance.

Police were also called to the school in a support function only.

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Angry neighbours have vowed to fight plans for a Sikh place of worship in Devon Meadows which they say will "wreck" their rural lifestyle.

The planning application for 73 Browns Road was given the go ahead by Casey Council at their 3 December meeting, which proposes an existing shed - about 6.6m by 12m and a height of 2.8m - to be used as a prayer hall and another shed - about 4.8m by 6.5m - as a communal kitchen and accommodate up to 70 patrons.

However, residents have cited concerns of the application being inconsistent with green wedge rural residential use, loss of privacy, traffic congestion, lack of parking, noise, septic and effluent disposal, lack of reticulated water and more.

The council received 85 objections to the plans but residents say "no-one's been out to see any of us about any of this," and that it was "rubbish" council had "carefully considered" their concerns.

The site, which also has a three-bedroom dwelling, was previously being used as a place of worship without a permit until neighbours complained to council, which then directed the owners to cease the use until approvals were granted.

Under the plans lodged by A S Dhillon in March 2019, a toilet block will be built and a concrete car park for 21 car spaces. It's proposed the site will operate on Saturday between 6pm and 10pm, and Sunday between 10am and 4pm and include singing with musical instruments.

Neighbour Mark Mulready, who has run a hobby farm with his partner Marie McNeill for about six years, said their objection was not about religion but rather the plans being inappropriate for the rural area.

"It was unbelievable that they (council) could bypass all their bylaws just to get something like this through," he said.

The couple say their home is "our castle," and the proposed plan is not "what we moved here for."

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Work to remove the level crossings at Clyde Road, Berwick will ramp up with a contract now signed.

In October, the State Government said a road underpass was the best design to remove the level crossing which will start next year and be completed by 2022.

An alliance comprising Fulton Hogan and Metro Trains Melbourne has been awarded the $166 million contract to remove the Clyde Road level crossing in Berwick by lowering the road under the Pakenham line - boosting safety and reducing congestion for the 22,000 drivers who use the crossing every day.

A road underpass also means Berwick Station won't need to be knocked down, as the government believes this would cause further disruption for passengers, Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said: "We said we'd remove 75 level crossings by 2025 and with contracts now awarded for 50, we're well on track."

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Court: Neighbour raped in her home

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has been jailed for up to 11 years after breaking into a former neighbour's house in Doveton and repeatedly raping her.

Amith Warnakulasuriye, 33, was found guilty by a County Court of Victoria jury of three counts of rape, aggravated burglary and other offences of violence.

Warnakulasuriye had maintained his notguilty plea, and showed no remorse, Judge Susan Pullen said in sentencing on 10 December.

She said the "serious" offending was aggravated by being degrading, significantly violent, premeditated to a degree and without a condom.

The former Sri Lankan refugee had preyed on the 46-year-old neighbour, who was home alone watching TV, in March 2017.

About 9pm, he'd knocked at the door. He was pushed back outside after he tried to kiss her and declared his long-held love for her.

She had not known him well, but for saying hello and occasionally lending him a cigarette or bus fare, the court heard.

Half an hour later, he returned through an unlocked back door. If she was "nice", he

wouldn't kill her, he told her.

During the struggle, the victim suffered a head knock, possibly against bricks. She was raped three times and told not to tell anyone or he would kill her.

The victim reported the matter and identified the culprit to a neighbour and to police that night.

"Her life has not been the same since you raped her," the judge told Warnakulasuriye.

She was wracked with anxiety around unfamiliar males, social isolation and her relationship broke down. She blamed herself for being "nice" and "trusting".

Warnakulasuriye, who had moved away months before the attack, denied being at the house that night.

His mobile phone was pinged in the vicinity of the victim's street. There was also a strong DNA match, the court heard.

Warnakulasuriye's parents were killed in Sri Lanka when he was 10. He and his younger brother were fostered by various families and slept on the streets.

In 2009, he journeyed by boat to Christmas Island. After detention, he was housed in Dandenong North on a temporary protection visa.

He had since gained permanent residency and there was no evidence of him being at risk of deportation, the court heard.

At 20, he had been repeatedly struck to the face with a bottle in a vicious assault. He was left permanently scarred, stopped work and started drinking heavily, Judge Pullen noted.

He had no long-term relationships. He found it difficult to date due to his disfigurement, the court heard.

Judge Pullen accepted that Warnakulasuriye would suffer more in prison due to his post-traumatic stress. He had been transferred between prisons due to being bullied.

His rehabilitative prospects were "guarded," Judge Pullen said.

Warnakulasuriye was already serving a jail term from the County Court in December 2018 for robbery, aggravated burglary, threat to kill, intentionally causing injury and assault.

Under the 'totality' principle, Judge Pullen took into account that he had been in custody since May 2017.

She didn't deduct his 570 days in pre-sentence remand, which had been counted in the 2018 sentence.

Boy gutted after BMX stolen

By Brendan Rees A 12-year-old boy has been "extremely heartbroken" after gutless thieves stole his BMX in broad daylight.

Jack had left his bike at the front of his Berwick home in Chase Estate between 6.30pm and 7pm on Thursday, 28 November.

However, when he returned to the bike about half-an-hour later it was gone.

His mum, Jodie said the bike was left near the front door which is about 15 metres from the front footpath.

"We have absolutely no idea, we thought it might be kids mucking around," she said.

"Jack's learnt his lesson that you can't even leave a bike at the front door anymore."

The bike, worth $1000, is described as an Eastern BMX with a black frame and beige tyres with a Casey Cycles sticker.

No CCTV cameras were available to capture the incident, Jodie said, who asked to withhold her surname.

"Whoever it was actually walked up to the door and took the bike."

The family have appealed to the public on social media in the hope the bike will be returned soon.

Narre Warren Police is investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Firearms and drugs seized

The Casey community has gone above and beyond with the spirit of giving by providing a family the best Christmas gift of all: restoring sight to a single father and his two children.

Over the past year, the City of Casey region has generously donated $47,000 to The Fred Hollows Foundation, allowing the Foundation to reach thousands of blind and vision impaired people.

Poorlee, and his children Shoua and Blong, live in a small, remote village in Lao People's Democratic Republic, a country in Southeast Asia.

Life is hard for local villagers, but for Porlee's it's been especially tough as both his children were born with blinding cataract.

"Our life was so difficult, I had no idea what to do," Porlee said.

When Porlee heard about a Fred Hollows outreach eye camp that could help his children, he packed their bags and set off on the eight-hour journey to the hospital.

At the Provincial Hospital, Dr Phetsamone Indara examined Porlee as well, and discovered he also had cataract in both eyes.

"This was a very important case," Dr Phetsamone said.

"The father and both his children had cataract. I was willing to operate, but only on five eyes - one eye for the father, as he needed to be able to look after his children."

Because of Porlee's tenacious love for his children, the skill of an ophthalmic surgeon trained by The Fred Hollows Foundation, and the people of the City of Casey who gave the Foundation the resources to reach Porlee's family, their story has a happy ending.

Founding director of The Fred Hollows Foundation, Gabi Hollows, extended her heartfelt thanks to the people of the City of Casey, saying Fred would be amazed by their

Drugs, cash, explosives, firearms and stolen cars have been seized have been seized by police after arresting a man at an Endeavour Hills shopping centre.

Heavily armed police from the Special Operations Group arrested the 30-year-old Hampton Park man at a shopping centre on the corner of Heatherton Road and Matthew Flinders Ave about 3pm on Friday 6 December.

With support from Casey CIU and the Dandenong Divisional Response Unit, Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed three warrants in Hampton Park, Dandenong South and Springvale - as part of Operation Paver, an investigation into firearms and drugs trafficking.

Items seized included: Sawn off double barrel shot gun, Smith and Wesson handgun, An alleged commercial quantity of methamphetamine, Alleged GHB, In excess of $50,000 of cash, Five allegedly stolen vehicles, A quantity of explosives, Large assortment of firearm ammunition, Alleged traffickable quantity of cannabis, Seven sets of cloned Victorian registration plates, and A set of knuckle dusters The Hampton Park man has been charged with trafficking of firearms, trafficking a commercial quantity of a drug of dependence, trafficking drug of dependence, possessing drug of dependence, prohibited persons possessing a firearm, theft of motor vehicles and several other charges.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court today, Friday 6 December.

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Poorlee, and his children Shoua and Blong are enjoying having their eyesight restored.

Pictures: FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION compassion to help people who shouldn't need to go blind.

"Without the support of people from the City of Casey The Foundation couldn't have helped so many people like Porlee and his beautiful children this year," Ms Hollows said.

"Our generous donors are at the heart of our Fred Hollows family, and they help us transform the lives of those living with avoidable blindness.

"I am so grateful to everyone who has supported our work this year, and the past 25 years; I extend my heartfelt thanks and wish you all a safe and happy holiday season."

Chair of The Fred Hollows Foundation, the John Brumby AO, said the generosity of people of the City of Casey was inspiring and a great example of communities coming together for

a good cause.

"I'm proud to be a Victorian but now even more so, having seen how our community gives to people who are less fortunate," Mr Brumby said.

"Fred made it his life's mission to tackle poverty and injustice. This generosity and sense of community spirit that people here have shown is a touching reflection of his character.

"I want people to know that every dollar counts and makes a huge difference to people who would otherwise go blind without our help."

For more information about The Fred Hollows Foundation or to help restore sight, visit www.hollows.org or call 1800 352 352.

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Ratepayers deserve better In light of the activities of some Casey Councillors as exposed by IBAC proceedings, surely questions must be asked of the remaining councillors as to what they knew of their colleague's behaviour - especially considering the extent of dishonesty and exploitation uncovered. Even if unnamed councillors are blameless they will surely be tarred with the

same brush. Considering the extensive media coverage of the named councillors, few rate payers would have not heard of their appalling behaviour. It is therefore likely that hardly any will have any confidence in the integrity of whoever is responsible for the management of Casey Council. If the City of Casey is to achieve any degree of recognition and respect it's time for an independent commissioner to take over and clean up the corruption and misconduct that has been exposed.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Tuesday 10 December, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page about Casey Council approving a Sikh place of worship in Devon Meadows. Here is how our readers responded online:

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How can Local Government minister Adem Somyurek possibly expect to receive a wellinformed report about Casey council, from his recently appointed integrity monitor, when the monitor is not allowed to interview ratepayers and meet with Casey residents about our concerns?

This strikes me as odd especially considering the minister's newly appointed monitor will be paid for by ratepayers?

So too will the Casey councillors who have taken leave from council following the commencement of the IBAC investigations, including Cr Sam Aziz.

They will all continue to receive their ratepayer funded council allowances.

The Age reported last Sunday that a Casey ratepayer was wrongly advised to settle a defamation action from Cr Sam Aziz after he publicly criticized Cr Aziz for his links with the property developer at the centre of the recent IBAC investigations.

The local resident is now $80,000 out of pocket. However, the Casey integrity monitor will not be informed about this or any other ratepayer victimisations because the minister doesn't want to know about it.

All Casey ratepayers are out of pocket when our rates money is used only to pay for councillors and a monitor who are really not engag-

ing or interacting with Casey residents.

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Emma Rolling: Nothing wrong with Sikh religion or people. But why this area, Casey Council you're just ruining what rural life and land we still have, stop cramming so much in and over populating. You already approved more estates down Browns and Craig Road, now this.

Mason Pelican Oneill: Another mighty pay off to the council. Bloody ridiculous.

Then they will complain about the traffic noise, the smell of farm animals and everything else that comes with it.

Kerry Bennett: Who got paid this time to approve this?

Sarah Richardson: #soundslikeracism Michael Parr: Just out of curiosity, would they have the same reaction to a Christian church being built?

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Blow as farm is ‘trashed’

By Brendan Rees A fed-up resident whose farm is next door the Hampton Park tip says her complaints of stray litter blowing onto her property have fallen on deaf ears.

Winsome Anderson said rubbish had regularly escaped the six-metre litter screens at the Hallam Road site and landed on her paddocks over the past three-and-half-years.

"All the little bits are the worst bit because that gets shredded on the barb wire on top of the security fence," she said.

According to Ms Anderson, there are holes in the litter screens and she couldn't understand why operators at the landfill were tipping during high winds on Tuesday 3 December.

"There are millions of these little bits in our pasture," she said, adding debris had landed in an open drain where water flows to Eumemmerring Creek.

She said neighbours on Langbourne Drive which is more than 500 metres away - mistook stray rubbish as a "flock of birds flying over".

Ms Anderson had notified the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) "numerous times" but believed they didn't "want to know us at all."

Suez Victoria infrastructure manager Andrew Carson said due to high winds over the past 18 months, Suez had amended its wind protocols to prevent any litter from leaving the site's boundaries.

"In recent weeks there has been sustained high winds and Hallam Road Landfill has followed these wind protocols," he said.

"This has included restricted truck access to the Hallam Road site and on one occasion closing the landfill until weather conditions improved.

"As a further precaution Suez requested permission to enter a neighbouring property

Winsome Anderson and her son Lindsay at their property next to the Hampton Park tip in 2018 where rubbish had built up along the fence line.

Rubbish gets caught in the litter screens at the Hampton Park landfill during high winds. to inspect and immediately clean up any litter if required."

EPA regional manager for the southern metropolitan region Marleen Mathias said EPA officers inspected the site on 5 December "and observed no litter leaving the boundary of the site."

"Suez management has also received advice from EPA about increasing the number of litter screens at the site and improving its litter prevention systems," she said.

"EPA issued infringements for litter offences to Suez in October and April 2018, and since that time has conducted regular scheduled inspections of the Suez Hallam Road Landfill site."

Ms Mathias added litter management expectations had been reinforced including endof-day operations to Suez operational staff.

Casey manager of sustainability and waste Michael Janson said council had been working with the EPA, Suez and the property owner

Litter lands in an open drain on a neighbouring farm. in response to litter escaping from the landfill site.

"As a result of this, we are aware of a variety of measures being taken to alleviate the problem, as required. These include Suez ceasing acceptance of waste during high wind days, the installation of litter fences and litter pick up's by Suez staff," he said.

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‘Too far’ in lobbying A planning consultant admitted that she went too far in lobbying for developer John Woodman's interests in City of Casey, an IBAC hearing was told.

Megan Schutz, a qualified lawyer, 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.”

Before the council meeting, Ms Schutz was tapped in a call spelling out the arguments not to defer the intersection works.

“So what – what is the recommendation that we’re seeking tonight?” Cr Aziz asks Ms Schutz. “‘Cause I actually haven’t gone into my emails yet, I’ve just been flatout.”

Ms Schutz replies: “OK. So your recommen-

Sam Aziz, left, John Woodman, Lorraine Wreford and Megan Schutz at Sandhurst Golf Club. dation tonight is that Council does not support the grant of secondary consent to defer the intersection works.”

Counsel assisting IBAC, Michael Tovey, asserted at an earlier hearing that Ms Schutz acted like a “ventriloquist expressing to Mr Aziz what he has to say to council about an issue which he hasn’t prepared at all”.

After the council meeting, Ms Schutz is recorded in a phone tap telling Mr Woodman that Cr Aziz didn’t stick to the “script”.

“I think we won,” Ms Schutz says – despite Cr Aziz doing a “crap job tonight”.

“He didn’t do what I asked him to do. Anyway, he’s an absolute fool that guy.”

She said: “If Aziz had just stuck to the f***ing script we wouldn’t have had the f***ery we had tonight.”

Under IBAC questioning, she denied that she thought of Cr Aziz as a “puppet”. It was typical “blokey” and “jocular” dialogue that she had with Mr Woodman.

National media coverage of the call had “completely obliterated” her professional reputation, she said.

“I’m not proud of it today because I’ve lost my ability to have an income for my family.

“I didn’t mean that about Cr Aziz. I thought it was a private conversation.”

Ms Schutz was reluctant to call the ‘script’ anything but “briefing notes” and a “speech”.

She didn’t agree that her intervention was “coaching” or “directing” Cr Aziz. She called it “lobbying” or “advocating”.

“I’m advocating for my client’s position but I can’t make them say something.”

Ms Schutz said she’d been instructed by her client Mr Woodman to brief councillors Aziz and Geoff Ablett between 2015 and 2019.

The pair of councillors are accused by IBAC of receiving $1.2 million from Mr Woodman for their support on planning decisions.

Ms Schutz was aware that Cr Ablett had a conflict of interest due to a race horse link with Mr Woodman.

She said the law prohibited Cr Ablett from voting on Woodman-related matters but not from lobbying other councillors behind the scenes.

She “perhaps naively” thought that she was instructed to brief Cr Aziz because he was not conflicted, she said.

Ms Schutz said she’d sat at meetings in which Mr Woodman had allocated political donations but he’d never asked her advice on the issue.

“It seems like I’m well and truly involved in briefing councillors but I honestly have not known they have been paid money and they've been bought.

“On reflection I think it should have crossed my mind.”

SCWRAG’s developer link ‘not secret’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells It was 'not secret' that a Cranbourne West residents action group was being funded and advised by property developers, planning consultant Megan Schutz has told an IBAC hearing.

IBAC has alleged that the Save Cranbourne West Residents Action Group (SCWRAG) was funded $193,000 by property developer John Woodman's company Watsons and Ms Schutz's firm Schutz Consulting.

Developer dollars were used to set up the group, pay the group's leader as a consultant and to fund its legal representative.

"It was a commercial interest dressed up in a strong community safety argument," Ms Schutz told IBAC in relation to the group and the developer's "aligned" interests on the H3 intersection project.

"And yes, we were using the community as a basis for my client's commercial interests."

Ms Schutz helped set up SCWRAG. She was

financed to do so by another developer Leighton Properties.

At the same time, she was a consultant for Mr Woodman's Elysian Group which owned the Alarah estate in the area.

She also engaged with another active developer in Cranbourne West - Wolfdene, in which Mr Woodman's son Heath was a partner.

Leighton also funded a barrister to represent SCWRAG at a Planning Panels Victoria hearing into the proposed Amendment C219 rezoning in Cranbourne West.

There was no requirement to disclose the arrangement to PPV, Ms Schutz told the hearing.

IBAC has heard that SCWRAG leader Ray Walker was paid $60,000 a year by Mr Woodman's company - via Schutz Consulting as the conduit.

The consultancy job was to do "market research" in the South East.

Ms Schutz was involving in preparing a letter from SCWRAG to lobby Casey councillors

ahead of a crucial planning vote on the H3 intersection in Hall Road, Cranbourne West on 16 October 2018.

She arranged for the letter to be provided to councillor Sam Aziz, who moved an alternative motion also provided by Ms Schutz that night, she told IBAC. Commissioner Robert Redlich asked if it was "unusual" for "a developer to engage the head of a community representative group and pay them to be advancing arguments which support the developer's interests?"

Ms Schutz said: "I think a lot of community groups, where the community's objectives align with a developer, you will find a developer is rescourcing them."

She agreed that the law ought to require disclosure of the conflict of interest.

"But (for) incorporated associations ... and non-registered lobbyists, there's no rules around disclosure at the moment in the law."

IBAC Casey hearings set for next year IBAC’s public hearings into allegations of serious corrupt conduct into the transparency and integrity of planning and property development decision making, including donations to candidates in local and state government elections, will continue in early 2020.

For the past three weeks, IBAC’s public hearing has examined the transparency and integrity of planning and property development decisions at Casey City Council and whether lobbyists or planning consultants have had undue influence over state and local government planning and property development decisions.

IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich QC said at the closing of Operation Sandon’s first round of public hearings on Friday 6 December, that the second phase of the Operation Sandon public hearings will be held early next year.

“Public hearings next year will allow for continued examination of witnesses and further exploration of the adequacy of Victoria’s current systems and controls in ensuring the integrity of Victoria’s planning processes,” Commissioner Redlich said.

Commissioner Redlich said Operation Sandon goes beyond the investigation of what happened in Casey Council.

“Next year, IBAC will also continue to explore whether the use of professional lobbyists or planning consultants to lobby government at all levels has resulted in undue influence over planning and property development decision making within Victoria,” Commissioner Redlich said.

“This IBAC investigation is also looking into the broader systemic issues impacting on the integrity of our planning process, including an examination of the integrity of current donation laws, and how the troubling conduct evidenced in this investigation, and the potential adverse impact this has on our community, can be stopped wherever it is likely to occur.

“Public hearings are a critical tool in exposing and preventing public sector corruption and misconduct. They help educate the public sector and community about the impact of corruption and misconduct and importantly, how it can be prevented “The findings of Operation Sandon will help build effective corruption and misconduct prevention capacity in Victoria,” Commissioner Redlich said.

Operation Sandon is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to report it now at www.ibac.vic.gov.au/report or call 1300 735 135.

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Council of conflict

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Four of Casey Council's 11 councillors were conflicted in a crucial planning vote in October 2018 due to links to property developer John Woodman, an IBAC hearing has heard.

Mayor Geoff Ablett and councillors Susan Serey and Amanda Stapledon declared their conflicts and left the council chamber ahead of a vote on the H3 intersection in Hall Road Cranbourne West on 16 October.

In the IBAC hearing, commissioner Robert Redlich observed that if Cr Sam Aziz "recognised what Mr Woodman acknowledges was a conflict of interest" he would have withdrawn as well.

"So we would have had a council debating a motion with half the councillors not there.

"All conflicted because of an interest that the developer has - Mr Woodman."

Cr Ablett declared a direct financial interest, as he did with Woodman-related matters from 2015. IBAC alleges that he had received more than $300,000 from the developer.

Cr Susan Serey declared an indirect interest described as 'State Election'. IBAC heard that Mr Woodman had spent about $15,000 on her unsuccessful state election campaigns.

Cr Amanda Stapledon also declared a conflict.

IBAC has been told that Mr Woodman donated $40,000 to Cr Stapledon's 2014 state election tilt. He also gave funds to Blairlogie Living and Learning - a supported accommodation facility attended by Cr Stapledon's son.

A tapped phone call revealed Mr Woodman and his planning consultant Megan Schutz's intense interest in the vote - and the upcoming mayoral election.

Ms Schutz told Mr Woodman she didn't

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Amanda Stapledon, centre, after being elected mayor in October 2018, with deputies Tim Jackson and Rosalie Crestani. think Cr Ablett was "not a sure thing" to be returned as mayor on 29 October 2018.

"Geoff does not have (Cr Tim) Jackson and (Cr Rex) Flannery's votes ... He thinks he's got them, he doesn't have them.

"And he doesn't have (Cr Damien) Rosario's vote. Rosario hates him."

She speculated that Cr Stapledon may support Cr Rowe as mayor ahead of Cr Ablett.

Mr Woodman told her: "Darling, he hasn't got Amanda's vote. I'm meeting with Amanda tomorrow."

IBAC heard that Cr Stapledon later met with Mr Woodman to support her election as mayor. She was successfully elected on 29 October.

Ms Schutz said Cr Ablett was "the best per-

son to be Mayor".

"It's just a pity he's bloody conflicted with us.

"I don't know why we ever, ever, ever declared a conflict in relation to him."

Mr Woodman said it wouldn't be a disaster if Cr Rowe was mayor.

"If Gary gets the mayoralship you can still f*** Gary up.

"Gary being mayor does not mean that people continuously vote for him for the next 12 months."

Ms Schutz said: "People can turn around and realise what a dog the Mayor that they've voted in is."

The IBAC investigation into questionable dealings between property developers and some at the Casey Council has clearly been fuelled by people ‘in the know’ behind the scenes - whistleblowers - who were unhappy with what they were seeing played out in the council chamber.

Articles by The Age over a number of years, and a report by the Victorian Ombudsman in 2015, have also benefitted from the efforts of whistleblowers brave enough to call out - and provide details on - what has been brought to light for the rest of us through the coercive powers of IBAC in the last three weeks.

While the IBAC commissioner has yet to make findings of any wrongdoing, any fairminded person could safely conclude that what’s been aired at IBAC’s public hearings simply stinks. IBAC also has the benefit of material and testimony not made public as yet - and only four of the 11 witnesses flagged by IBAC have given evidence publicly, with more hearings expected early next year.

Counsel assisting the inquiry Michael Tovey QC said in his opening remarks on 18 November that the public hearings were intended for a number of purposes, among them the hope that a public examination would “further assist the investigation” by encouraging others with knowledge of further dodgy dealings to come forward.

Simply, IBAC wants to hear from more whistleblowers at Casey. So - in the spirit of that appeal - if you know something, speak up.

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Jackpots for the needy

By Brendan Rees Christmas has arrived early for 11 community groups and clubs within Casey who have cashed in up to $10,000 each from pokies money generated by the Lynbrook hotel.

Casey Council gave the tick of approval to distribute $68,000 from pokies machines to the community at their 3 December meeting.

As a condition of its gaming licence, the Lynbrook Hotel was directed by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) to make an annual cash contribution to the City of Casey.

Council says this contribution is for distribution to the community as a positive social benefit for the residents of Lynbrook, Lyndhurst and Hampton Park, as the primary patron catchment of the venue, and for the wider Casey community.

Casey Council maintains is does not endorse gambling, gaming providers, products and services.

Council received 39 applications who requested $317,219 in total, however the Lynbrook Hotel Community Contributions Fund

Bk 2 Basics in Narre Warren has recieved $10,000 as part of the Lynbrook Hotel Community Contributions Fund.

Assessment Panel recommended 11 applications for full or partial funding, amounting to $68,000. The maximum community groups could apply for was $10,000 each.

Councillor Wayne Smith, who chaired the panel, said each application was considered carefully despite the contribution funds initially being a "controversial decision at the

time but nevertheless council agreed to take on an annual distribution of the Lynbrook Hotel".

Speaking at the council meeting, Cr Rosalie Crestani said she didn't like council having "any hand" in the contributions fund which she described as "too defiled".

"It is very concerning about the detriment of gambling that is impacted on the community," she said.

"I would suggest maybe down the track we look at giving back distribution to another independent body rather than council."

Chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, the Rev Tim Costello said the Casey community would benefit a lot more if the Lynbrook Hotel didn't have poker machines, and "certainly would benefit" from reduced operating hours at the hotel.

"Anyone gambling on poker machines at 4am is unlikely to be doing so because they are enjoying themselves," he said.

"When you consider the $68,000 the Lynbrook Hotel is distributing to the community is not even 20 per cent of what is lost in Casey on poker machines every single day, you can

hardly think this is of benefit to the community. Poker machines are draining Casey's economy, with some of the worst losses around Victoria experienced in the municipality."

Figures show in the year to 30 June, Lynbrook Hotel raked in $8.9 million from its 55 electronic gaming machines while Casey as a whole recorded a total of $132.4 million in losses.

Community groups and clubs which received funding included: Backpacks 4 Kids - $3,500 Bk 2 Basics - $10,000 Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria -$5,000 Casey Basketball Association - $7,000 Casey U3A - $10,000 Christians Helping in Primary Schools $10,000 Lyndhurst Football and Netball Club - $1,000 Lyndhurst Secondary College - $5,000 Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre - $7,000 The Association of Hazaras in Victoria $2,500 Wellsprings for Women - $7,000

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VCAL students honoured at awards night VCAL students from eight secondary schools within Casey have been recognised during an awards night on Tuesday 3 December.

The ceremony, which was held at Rivergum Performing Arts Centre in Hampton Park, acknowledged the outstanding achievements of 38 students from schools within the Casey Network.

Principal of Narre Warren South P-12 College, Rob Duncan, spoke on behalf of all of the schools when he said "As a network of schools,

we are incredibly proud of the efforts of all of our VCAL students."

"Tonight showcased some of the amazing work that these students do. We have acknowledged some amazing fund raising efforts; efforts to raise cultural awareness and tolerance and projects which sought to tackle some very big societal issues including environmental degradation and family violence.

"VCAL provides a platform for students to give voice to the big issues and to problem solve to help find solutions. Every winner ac-

knowledged tonight has excelled," Mr Duncan said.

The awards were the culmination of an outstanding years work by many students across the Casey Network.

Schools in attendance at the ceremony included Alkira Secondary, Berwick Secondary, Cranbourne East Secondary, Lyndhurst Secondary, Hallam Senior, Kambrya College, Hampton Park Secondary and Narre Warren South P-12 - with each school claiming two gongs.

Students at the Casey Network VCAL Achievement Award ceremony.

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A slam dunk for skills Thousands flock to the Clyde Carols by Candlelight.

Clyde sings

By Brendan Rees Thousands have turned out to the "most successful" annual Clyde Carols by Candlelight which was chock full of entertainment on Saturday evening, 7 December.

Families and people of all ages covered the lawns of Hillcrest Christian College Oval to sing along to some Christmas favourites and catch a glimpse of Santa.

The Gethsemane Church event, now in its third year, was MC'd by Federal Member for Holt Anthony Byrne and Casey councillors Damien Rosario and Wayne Smith.

Performing on a lit up stage were Kerrigan La-Brooy, Derrick Junkeer, Elizabeth Skaliaris, Naomi Horsley, Ebony Portelli, Olivia Giannikopoulos, Shannon Arfaras, Melissa Junkeer and the Gethsemane Church Worship Singers, Steph Panza, Gene De Hoon, Suzannah De Hoon, Carin Premkumar and Priya Premkumar.

There were also kid's amusements, free carnival rides, sausage sizzle, food vendors, raffle prizes, free giveaways, and a visit from Santa aboard a fire truck - thanks to the event's major sponsor Barry Bourke Berwick.

Gethsemane Church pastor Kerrigan LaBrooy said the event was an "enormous success" and one of their biggest yet with more

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than 5,000 people attending.

He said the team at Gethsemane "worked round the clock" to ensure everyone had a good time.

"The arrival of Santa on a Fire Truck was definitely a highlight," he said.

"There were 14 free raffle prizes drawn ... and the first prize in the main raffle was around $3,000.

"All the children enjoyed unlimited free rides for the duration of the event which ran from 5.30-9.30 pm."

Attendees took to social media paying tribute to the event.

"What a gift to the community," one post read.

"Always such an awesome fun night!!" another said.

Pastor La-Brooy said the carols may be over but the charitable works of Gethsemane Church continued.

"In two weeks, they'll be presenting their Christmas Miracle where they're expecting to give over 1,000 children a brand-new Christmas gift," he said.

"To many of these children it will be the only gift they receive for Christmas."

Earlier this year the USA’s Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) expanded to Australia - the first of its kind globally.

Dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports, this groundbreaking charter provides opportunities for Australian youth to play regional and national tournaments.

AAU Australia kicked things off with the Spring Madness National Championship basketball tournament at Dandenong Stadium in October, giving basketballers a chance to experience American-style play.

With almost 140 years as the number one breeding ground for sporting greatness in the USA, Australia’s talented young athletes now have another pathway to achieve their sporting dreams.

The AAU’s arrival in Australia not only strengthens the pathway to elite levels for thousands more aspiring pro-players, it highlights the importance of dedicated skill enhancement training services such as those provided by Envision Basketball, a local skills training academy.

Led by USA trainer Kareem Drayton, ( himself trained and mentored by a renowned NBA Skills Trainer), Envision Basketball is built around the advanced training as offered with NBA players and NCAA college players.

Over the years, Kareem not only trained numerous kids worldwide, but has been dedicated in providing important developmental pathways to help students compete and dominate at international levels. It was no surprise to find two of Kareem’s elite students in the under 16’s Spring Madness grand final, on opposing teams.

"By creating a platform for students to perform at their highest level, while being seen by college coaches and international scouts is key," Kareem explained.

"That’s why AAU Australia is absolutely

USA Trainer Kareem Drayton with Nem Soliven who participated in the Spring Madness National Championship. necessary! It’s this type of exposure that helps ballers get recruited to colleges and much more.”

To inquire about a skills training program, contact Envision Basketball at help@envisionbasketball.com or call 0466 842 775.

For more information about AAU Australia, visit www.aauaustralia.com.au.

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F5 G2 H2 For sale. $580,000 - $620,000 This 5 bed, 2 bath family home is a mere 2 yo & is situated in the popular Clydevale Estate.

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Saturday 21 December at 11am $400,000 - $440,000 Ideally situated close to all amenities, this modest brick residence sits on a promising 552sqm (approx) allotment and presents a rare opportunity to renovate, invest or redevelop with your new dream home or multiple units (S.T.C.A).

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FOCUS ON … CHRISTMAS IN BERWICK

Woodworkers craft joy Berwick District Woodworkers Club presented 980 wooden toys to five local charities for Christmas in the Old Cheese Factory on Sunday 8 December.

More than 120 guests, including members of parliament, Cardinia and Casey councillors, and supporters of the club, watched on as the toys were officially handed over by Holt MP Anthony Byrne and City of Casey Cr Tim Jackson on behalf of the club.

Charities represented included Casey Information and Support Services, Cranbourne Information Support Services, Turning Point Support Services, South Eastern Migrant Services, and Windermere.

Representatives of the five charities were introduced by Berwick District Woodworkers Club president Len Preece before each received a token toy.

The charities collected their full allocation of toys on Monday 9 December to distribute them to disadvantaged children in the community, just in time for Christmas.

Guests were entertained with a number of items by Berwick Primary School choir.

Following formalities, guests enjoyed afternoon tea prepared by Woodwork Club members and their partners and were invited to an inspection of the workshop and facilities of the club.

Guests were entertained with a number of items by Berwick Primary School choir.

Holt MP Anthony Byrne speaking. 202085

Berwick Primary School sang carols.

George, Hamish, Rosie and Claire tested some of the toys before they were donated.

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Best wishes

By Gembrook MP, Brad Battin Well here we go again, can you believe it is that time of year again, the time I have to admit, I love.

Yes, it’s Christmas. Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring tingle tingling too...

It is the time of year you can walk down the street, and there is a great chance you will see the big man in red, bump into an old friend and most likely eat a little more chocolate than normal - and I reckon that is ok.

As we approach Christmas 2019 we have some of the normal rumours circling that Christmas is going, and we can no longer sing carols anymore. Well, I can assure you I would never support not signing a carol, wishing a friend or neighbour a Merry Christmas, even decorating your Christmas tree whether it is real or like mine, plastic.

Christmas is an amazing time, full of smiles,

celebrations and an opportunity for everyone to come together. In the last 12 months, I have met with Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus and met with Sri Lankans, Indians, Dutch and Sudanese leaders, and we all share the passion for celebration.

Christmas means many things to many people.To me, it is a time to celebrate my religion, to celebrate the time with my family and to be thankful for the place I get to call home.

As I celebrate a local homegrown Christmas with my wife Jo, daughters Mikaela and Chloe (pictured below), father-in-law Bill and, of course, my gorgeous dog Zali I will be raising a glass to thank the community for growing and sharing the many cultures and traditions with all of us. To all those who have invited and shared their traditions and celebrations with us, I ask you to join us and celebrate ours this Christmas.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a

Voices unite at Christmas There is still time to get into the festive spirit and enjoy traditional carols by candlelight in Casey. Here is a list of the events scheduled throughout the rest of December.

Narre Warren North Community Carols Date: Saturday 14 December Time: Sausage sizzle begins at 6.30pm until 10pm.

Venue: A’Beckett Road Reserve, corner Tom Jones and A’Beckett roads, Narre Warren North Organiser: Narre Warren North Uniting Church Hampton Park Carols by Candlelight Date: Saturday 14 December Time: 7.30pm - 10pm Venue: Cairns Road Reserve, Campbell Drive, Hampton Park Cost: Free Attractions: There will be on stage entertainment featuring a variety of performers, a special children’s segment with Santa, traditional and contemporary carols, a free sausage sizzle and refreshments and merchandise stalls.

Organiser: Aspire Church Cranbourne Community Christmas Carols Date: Saturday 21 December Venue: Lawson Poole Reserve, South Gippsland Highway.

Time: 4pm-9.30pm Cost: Free Details: live entertainment, free rides, activities for the kids, food trucks, free petting zoo, face painting, Santa visit and fireworks at the end of the evening. All kids get a free gift from Santa.

Organisers: Freedom Christian Church Rotary Club of Berwick’s Carols by Candlelight Date: Saturday 21 December

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· Venue: Edwin Flack Reserve · Time: 6pm - 9.30pm · Cost: $2 per person, children under 13 free a range of performers including · Highlights: primary school and college singers, Bethany Fisher, Santa’s visit with a DIY photo opportunity, choirs and solo singers.

Carols by Twilight Date: Tuesday 24 December Time: 6pm-9.30pm Venue: Max Pawsey Recreation Reserve, Princes Highway, Narre Warren.

Attractions: Free entertainment, carnival rides, food trucks and other vendors. Fireworks at 9.30pm.

Organiser: Casey City Church

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Ruby met with Santa in Gembrook on Saturday. 201877

Ruby with Christmas decorations. 201877

All aboard Santa express It’s beginning ... nope - it’s looking a lot like Christmas on the Puffing Billy line, with Gembrook Station now featuring a special guest.

On 14 and 15 December Santa and his trusted reindeer will be getting a head start on the holiday festivities, with a merry visit to the last stop on the railway track.

Departing from Puffing Billy’s Belgrave Station, the historic locomotive will travel through the lush fern gullies and tall mountain ash trees of the Dandenong Ranges; across four iconic trestle bridges and into the quaint Victorian whistle stopes of the Belgrave-Gembrook corridor where you will find jolly man in

red waiting to meet and greet passengers.

Santa will be sitting, waiting from 12pm to 3pm.

Children 14 years and under will receive a lucky dip present from Saint Nick, while sharing their Christmas wish lists and having their photo taken.

Decorations and a real pine Christmas tree will adorn the station and add to the Christmas spirit of the platform.

With Santa taking time out of his busy schedule in the North Pole to drop by, now is the perfect time to get those last-minute Christmas wishes in.

Brad BattinMP Liberal State Member for Gembrook

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WHAT’S ON 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 12 December. Classes will reopen next year.

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By Nick Creely A Storm is coming to the south east for the very first time.

And it’s set to descend on Cranbourne.

NRL powerhouse Melbourne Storm will play its final pre-season game against North Queensland on Saturday 29 February at Casey Fields’ main football ground, just prior to the club’s Round 1 fixture against Manly in Sydney on 15 March.

The club has also signed a two-year deal to play another pre-season game at Casey Fields, meaning the Storm will also front up at Casey Fields in 2021.

Any previous home pre-season games have always been played at AAMI Park, in Geelong or interstate.

In a huge coup for the region that has seen grassroots rugby league steadily rise to seven clubs and just over 4000 registered players, there is set to be plenty of public interest, especially at the home of the Casey Warriors, which is the second-biggest club in Victoria.

Injuries permitting, the Storm is expected to field a full-strength team as it looks to bounce into the NRL season with plenty of momentum.

Also from an on-field perspective, there will be plenty of fan and media interest in North Queensland star Valentine Holmes who just recently reportedly signed a six-year, $5.7 million deal after his failed crack at securing an NFL contract.

Storm football operations coordinator and recently retired ex-star Ryan Hoffman said it was important for the growth of the game that the club played a match in the south-east suburbs.

“Rugby League is growing in Victoria, which is what we want,” he said.

“I think there were something like six local clubs when I first came down here and now there’s seven in south east Melbourne alone.

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Hoffman said he was anticipating a fierce contest with the Cowboys, with both teams looking to put their best foot forward in their last chance to impress before Round 1.

“This is our last trial game before the season starts, so the fans will certainly see two teams having a red hot crack,” he said.

“Injuries permitting, we’re going to try to run out with pretty much our full-strength team, the team we want to run with against Manly in Round 1.

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“That’s what the coach wants at this time of the year, so it’s going to be an exciting game.”

The match will sit in the middle of a bumper three weekends at Casey Fields with an AFL pre-season match between Melbourne and Adelaide on 22 February and then an AFLW match between Melbourne and West Coast on 8 March.

On the day of the clash, there will be a Rugby League festival right across Casey Fields. Starting at midday with a Rugby League 9s tournament involving all local clubs in Victoria down at the Rugby League fields including curtain raisers to the Storm game), there will also be a community event on the village green starting at 2.30pm that will include activities, food trucks, merchandise stalls and plenty more.

Both the Storm and the Cowboys will also be out and about in the Casey and south east community during the week before the game.

Hoffman said it was the perfect opportunity for the club to connect with a Rugby Leaguemad community.

“We are Melbourne’s team, there are no other NRL teams in the state,” he said.

“So for us to be able to take a game out from our central Melbourne base and in to the suburbs where there is a real love for our great sport, it’s fantastic, really exciting.

“We’re looking forward to engaging with all our fans out in south east Melbourne.

“But wouldn’t it be great, too, if we can find some new rugby league fans out here who might come along to this game, enjoy it and then get along to watch more games at AAMI Park.”

Hoffman said that the Casey Fields venue was perfect for fans to get entrenched in the Rugby League atmosphere.

“This a suburban ground, it’s not like AAMI Park where everything is a bit more closed off,” he said.

“There’s a misconception sometimes that, playing on an oval, the crowd can be a bit far away.

“But I’ve seen the ground, I’ve seen the dimensions, and I can safely say that the crowd is going to get a fantastic chance to get right up close to the action and have a great view of the field. They’ll feel the big hits and enjoy the fast runs.

“So this will be a great opportunity for people to see some of the stars of the game up close and personal, get photos after the game, autographs and say ‘g’day’ to the players.

“We’ll be out in the community leading up to the match too. We’ve got a big responsibility here, being Melbourne’s team and patrons of the game, to make ourselves seen in the community.”

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Berwick boys are firing

By Tyler Lewis Berwick College is taking huge steps in becoming one of the more dominant basketball schools in the country.

The school recently had four teams taking part in the Australian School Championships, with the Division 1 girls finishing runners-up, the Division 2 girls achieving eighth place, the Division 2 men's side also finishing runner-up, and the Division 1 men's side taking out the title. That group is now set to represent Australia in the international carnival in Croatia.

It was a mixed bag of matches for the Division 1 men's side - recording a hard-fought victory in overtime on Wednesday before putting on a clinical display of basketball on the final day, firstly thumping Bendigo by 65 points and Rowville by 27, before taking to Whitefriars in the final.

Suffering an early deficit, the side clawed back into the contest and burst away with a 60-52 victory.

Unfortunately for the Division 1 girls, they couldn't take home the ultimate goal of first place but were valiant in their performance as runners-up, making it all the way through to the final day before being dealt their first defeat.

The girls fell to a strong Rowville outfit in the final, but can still be pleased with the silver medal after a very impressive tournament.

As for the Division 2 men's and women's sides, the men's also fell just short of making it a double for the boys after they lost in the final to a side that went undefeated for the entire tournament.

The girls finished in eighth place and weren't able to wreak as much havoc in the finals as the other sides, however still impressed on and off the court.

Chris Pentland from Berwick College's Basketball academy was extremely pleased with

his students after they took it to the best kids across the country and proved to be a powerhouse in junior basketball.

"The great thing about the Basketball Victoria and Basketball Australia events (is that) we get to gauge our program against both public and private sector schools," he said.

"We are really confident with the program we have developed, through having outstanding coaches, sports physiologists, an extensive athlete development program and strong classroom results that we are attracting lots of the elite local talent.

"We have a large program, which is hugelypopular and we are determined to develop all our athletes on and off the court."

While the students are dominating on the court, courtesy of their hard work, Pentland still believes the right balance between sport and education is crucial and that balance is being achieved at the College.

"There is a massive amount of work that goes into getting to the national tournament, not for just those students involved in this tournament but all the tournaments along the way," he said.

"Students are involved in highly-planned training sessions on a weekly basis and participate in a variety of tournaments.

"The nationals teams also had beforeschool trainings to attend, so it is a year-long process.

"At Berwick College we truly believe in the student/athlete model and are proud of our school's academic results.

"We achieve some of the highest Year 12 results for government schools in our area and also often surpass some of the independent schools.

"The classroom is always viewed as number 1 priority at Berwick, with the basketball being the cherry on top."

The Division 1 men's side will represent

The Berwick College Division 1 men's side is set to represent Australia in Croatia Picture: COURTESY OF BASKETBALL VICTORIA Australia in Croatia after a stirring performance, but the success of the side can only come down to the depth of talent that runs

through Berwick College, and with the whole school and nation behind them, the young men are destined to succeed.

Berwick eyes Eastern shift

By Nick Creely The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) has confirmed a majority vote for the Berwick Football Club to move into the competition from season 2021.

At the EFNL's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 4 December, the clubs voted an overwhelming majority towards the Wickers moving into the competition, pending a transfer from the club's current competition, AFL Outer East and ratification by AFL Victoria in 2020.

In a move that's been mooted for all of 2019 and into 2018, the club - which won senior football flags in 2015, 2017 and 2018, as well as being Premier Division runners-up this year - has expressed a strong desire to join the powerful suburban competition as they continue to grow in numbers as a club and a community.

The Wickers will play in the EFNL's Premier Division competition from its inception if their desired move in 2021 is successful.

EFNL chief executive officer Troy Swainston said in a league statement that he was pleased with the result and expects Berwick to become the 46th senior club from 2021.

"It's just the first step in the process, but we are very happy that our existing clubs have voted in favour of the Berwick Football Club becoming a senior affiliated member of the league," he said.

Berwick president Glenn Gambetta told the Star News that the club was grateful for the op-

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portunity presented by the Eastern league and its clubs.

"Whilst Berwick understands this is only the first step in the process it is grateful to the league and incumbent clubs for at least providing the opportunity," he said.

"From a club committee perspective we will closely and respectfully work with the AFL Outer East to seek their approval for the proposed change."

With the Wickers in the early stages of its pre-season, Gambetta said that they will shelve it for now and move on to putting their best foot forward on-field in 2020.

"From a playing group it is business as usual as they embark on season 2020," he said.

"From their perspective the opportunity to play AFL Outer East in 2020 provides the opportunity to make amends for a disappointing end to season 2019.

"With pre-season numbers exceeding 70 the club feels it is well poised for the AFL Outer East 2020 season ahead."

The addition of Berwick in 2021 would provide the league with 10-team competitions in Premier, Division 1 and Division 2 competitions. Promotion and relegation would apply in some but not all divisions at the end of season 2020.

The Star News also understands that the netball club's preference is to stay in the Outer East competition moving forward.

AFL Outer East region general manager Aaron Bailey declined to comment, but the league is understood to be reviewing their options.

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Runs flow for top Blood

By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 AND 2 REVIEW - ROUND 6 What a season it's been for Springvale South overseas pro, Ateeq Javid so far.

The Bloods skipper - who plays for Leicestershire in the County competition - is making a serious splash in the 2019/20 Turf 1 season, and once again provided his side with a match-winning knock, this time against Hallam Kalora Park at Frawley Road.

The win was built off yet another solid bowling performance from the Bloods, with spinner Jarryd Straker (3/36) once again bamboozling the opposition as the Hawks scrambled its way to 7/152 off 40 overs. Mitch Healey (1/19) was also impressive in his Turf 1 debut.

Despite the Hawks managing to snag important batsmen Nathan King and Ryan Quirk without too much damage, Javid cracked an unbeaten 75 off 115 balls, sending five balls to the boundary in the classy innings, while fellow recruit Akshay Ballal (47 not out) also showcased his power with the blade in a comfortable win with six overs to spare.

The unbeaten half-century lifts Javid to an astonishing 527 runs at 105.4 across all formats, with just two scores under 50 this year as his side finds itself top of the table.

Park Oval, meanwhile, saw yet another genuine Turf 1 blockbuster involving reigning champ Buckley Ridges, which held off a brave Narre South in a typically high-scoring affair.

The Lions came into the game on top of the ladder and blasted 226 after winning the toss and batting, with impressive bat Rumesh Rangana cracking a 65-ball 70, sending five sixes sailing over the boundary in a devastating knock.

Cameos from Matt Brooks (45), Kyle Hardy (35) and Jawed Hussaini (30) were crucial as the Lions set themselves up to defend its total against a Bucks' batting line up missing Daniel Watson.

It was the worst possible start for the home side, which lost superstar South African David White for a rare third-ball duck, but like champion sides do, find a way to lift to another level when challenged.

Mitch Healey was impressive on debut for Springvale South. 201973 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS The Bucks were 4/58 after a whirlwind spell from seamer Tim Phillips (3/30), but slowly but surely got back into the contest through crucial knocks from Troy Aust (41) and Greg Todd (59 not out), who showcased their immense leadership and composure under pressure to turn the game around.

With the Lions charging in hard, Jerome Jones (41 off 24) flung the blade hard to bring the Bucks into a winning position, before Suren Ekanayake (27 not out off 14 balls) put some icing on the cake as the champs got the runs with three overs to spare.

But the visitors - who have been absolutely brilliant in their taste of the top-flight - proved that they'll be a hard side to topple as the year progresses, and can take great confidence out of the performance.

Berwick was another side to keep its strong form going with a comfortable win against North Dandenong at Lois Twohig Reserve.

The Maroons were held to just 105 in under 38 overs after winning the toss and batting, with quick James Wilcock (3/21) and leggie Ruwantha Kellapotha (3/32) proving a hard task to master.

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seamer Matin Sultani (3/19) kept the game alive for a while to rip out the Bears' top order early, but skipper Matthew Chasemore (55 not out) once again held his nerve to comfortably get the visitors home by five wickets.

Chasemore - who won the Wookey Medal for Cranbourne in 2015/16 - is averaging 123.5 with the bat so far this season, helped by two instances of him carrying the bat from the top of the order.

And Heinz Southern Districts kept in touch with the top-four with a strong victory against St Mary's.

The Saints whacked 192 off its 40 overs after electing to bat on its home deck, with Lewis Palmer (52) contributing his first half-century of the season.

But it was the clinical nature of Udara Hettige (65) from the top that proved the decisive factor, whacking an aggressive half-century for the Cobras to guide them to a three-wicket win.

Dingley has moved a game clear atop the Turf 2 ladder after a dominant victory against Parkmore Pirates at home on Saturday.

The Dingoes were on song in a well-rounded team performance, racking up 7/211 after

winning the toss and electing to bat.

Corey Booth (59 not out), Luke Spears (51) and Matt Hague (57) each struck half-centuries as the Dingoes' top order feasted on the Pirates.

A late charge - sparked by an excellent spell from Amal Athulathmudali (3/43) - helped keep the score within reach.

After an opening round century, Bevan Corneille (56) once again threatened to be the match-winner for the Pirates, but Milan Rathnayaka kept his brilliant season going with a ripping spell of 4/18 to help remove the visitors for just 125.

Down at Casey Fields, Dandenong West has remarkably surged into second-spot on the ladder with a clinical win against Cranbourne.

The Westers - with the ball - were as even as possible to roll the home side for just 108 inside 38 overs, with in-form batsman Justin Dickinson the only Eagle to really get going with a composed 35 from the top.

Despite a few hiccups, the Westers were largely untroubled in the chase, reaching the target inside 32 overs and with six wickets still left in the shed.

Skipper Hari Krishan looked dangerous again with 28 opening the batting, while Anthony Brannan skipped past 200 runs for the season with an unbeaten 43.

Narre Warren also ensured Beaconsfield's disappointing form would continue at Sweeney Reserve.

While the Tigers have shown some strong signs in their promotion to Turf 2, two heavy losses in a row means they will need to work hard to get its season back on track before Christmas.

The Tigers were rolled for just 106 off the last over of the innings, with debutant and left-arm dynamo Thilan Thushara starring with 4/18.

James Elliott (2/29) and skipper Janaka Liyanabadalge (3/10) were also in the wickets for the Magpies.

Zach Allen once again led the way for the Magpies with the blade, striking 55 as the home side ran the runs down in just 20 overs.

In the remaining match, Lyndale (170) defeated Narre North (130) at Barry Powell Reserve.

Big netball strides as Casey embarks on a new era The Casey Netball Association is embarking on a new netball venture in the north of the region.

The association has recently taken over the Olive Road Sporting Complex in Eumemmerring and, with it, 10 upgraded outdoor netball courts.

Olive Road Sporting Complex manager Cindy Bell said the aim is to now bolster netball in the north of Casey.

"These new courts they're compliant, the surface is beautiful, the scorers' benches and all the amenities surrounding are the best you'll find," she said.

"Our aim is to activate those courts with netball and really highlight that we are a new outdoor competition.

"We're situated in the north of Casey but we're accessible to all of Casey."

Bell said there has already been a difference in netball participation since Casey Netball took over the complex in October, with active participants growing from 40 in the first week to 522 by last month.

She added that the additional courts will allow that number to grow, with more competitions to be introduced over the next few months.

"Here at Casey Stadium, where our home currently is, we share with basketball," Bell said.

"Netball nights are primarily Monday night, Wednesday night and Saturday mornings.

"We haven't been able to host anything on a Thursday night because it's basketball night."

As a result, walking netball (Tuesday evenings), a ladies social competition (Thursday evenings) and social mixed competition (Sunday evenings) will all begin in January.

Meanwhile, all-abilities netball, a summer twilight tournament, Pre-season Cup seniors and a NetSetGo five to nine-year-old program is expected to be rolled out in the months following.

Bell said it's all about providing the opportunity "for more people to engage in netball and be part of the netball community".

"We are new to the area but the community is really positive so far. We've had lots of people just rock up and knock on the front door," she said.

"Our priority is netball but it's more about engaging and activating that community.

"To engage juniors and have people involved in a community and a team and to feel included is vital for social and mental wellbeing."

For more information on the new courts or competitions, contact cindy@caseynetball. com.au or call 9792 0735.

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Swans downed in thriller

By Nick Creely Casey-South Melbourne, despite a splendid, fighting knock from Michael Wallace, went down to Camberwell Magpies in an absolute thriller.

After a brilliant Thomas Russ century on day one set the Swans a tricky, but manageable chase of 316 for victory, it was steady in the early stages with skipper Luke Wells and Devin Pollock once again incredibly watchful as the Magpies' seamers bowled tidily with the new ball.

But Kieren Jamieson (2/43) provided the crucial breakthrough, snaring the edge of Wells to immediately put the Swans under the pump.

While Pollock looked set to break through for some runs, the Magpies once again found a crucial wicket, with the Swans 2/43 and needing rising duo Joel Mitchell and Aaron Fernando to steady the ship with Nathan Freitag out of the side.

The pair was fluent, adding a further 44

runs to the score, before a double strike on the stroke of lunch saw Fernando back in the sheds for a promising 33, while Mitchell fell victim to his second run-out of the season for 20 from 40 balls.

With experienced pair Michael Wallace and Jordan Wyatt at the crease to help dig the Swans out of the hole in the second session similar to the 120-run stand shared by Russ and Magpie legend Simon Hill the week prior - the job was far from over for the visitors.

On a pitch beginning to flatten out, Wallace and Wyatt - playing in two uniquely contrasting styles - worked hard to soak up the pressure before beginning to launch into their shots.

But just as Wyatt threatened to explode past 50 after racing to 47, a knock featuring six fours and two sixes, spinner Alec Smith began to really get going with the ball, capturing the crucial scalp of the aggressive middle-order batsman.

Fresh from a mountain of runs in the seconds, Chris Benedek found the boundary on

the very next ball, but Smith struck again to send the Swans to 6/157.

But Wallace - with the much-improved Nathan Lambden in the lower order - put their heads down and began to slowly, but surely build a partnership.

With no room for error, Wallace skipped past his second half-century of the season, as Lambden bunkered down and provided the perfect foil for the stylish left-hander, who was finding his timing and starting to latch on anything in his areas.

Just as it appeared like the Swans were destined to pull off a potentially season-defining run chase, Smith snared Wallace for a brilliant 77 off 159 balls, before not long after picking up the wicket of Jackson Fry. With Jordan Hammond (30) going hard to bring the Swans to within 15 runs in the last over of the day, quick Matt Whittaker - who toiled hard for 24 overs - took the match-winning wicket with five balls before stumps to

Michael Wallace raised the bat for a splendid half-century for the Swans on Saturday.

Picture: COURTESY OF CHRIS THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY give the Magpies its most crucial result of the season so far.

The Swans were bowled out for 301, with Smith capturing the outstanding figures of 6/85 from his 21 overs.

The Swans will be desperate to bounce back when they host Frankston Peninsula in the final game before the Christmas break.

Sunny skies greet Casey softballers in serious style Round 9 of Casey Softball kicked off in near perfect weather conditions. The mixed under-15s didn't disappoint with a seesawing 13-13 draw between Berwick and Doveton, with good allaround efforts from both teams. Cobras teams Maroon and Grey came up against each other with strong batting from Cobras Grey seeing them win 15-6. The mixed under-13s saw Cobras come up against the Royal Falcons. The brand new Royal Falcons continue to improve and impress each week, but the Cobras were just that bit more experienced and won 14-4.

Berwick has lost a couple of good players due to early Christmas Holidays, but battled it out to go down to Doveton 12-1.

Strong batting performances were the high-

light to this week's round of social women's games. The clash between the top-of-the-table Berwick Geronimo and the Comets produced four home runs. Three of those went to Berwick to Tania Hoare, Angela Terpsinis and Shelley Ryder, who also hit a triple, and a home run to the Comets' Sarah Milton. Geronimo won the highly-entertaining battle 17-8.

Meanwhile, MVP and Berwick Chickasaw played out another entertaining game. MVP fielded well with short-stop Victoria Grant combining well for three outs with the second base Hannah Smith, the youngest in the team at just 15. The scorecard didn't reflect the closeness of the game with MVP 9-1 victors. The Narre Warren Penguins came up against an ever-improv-

ing Cobras. The Cobras struggled to come back from a slow start, and went down 17-9.

The open women's 2 division had Young Guns come up against Berwick Cheyenne.

Very strong batting saw Young Guns comfortable winners 18-3, with a homerun to Brooke Steendam and a triple to junior state representative player Paige Morrison. In the second game Doveton was too strong for the Cobras, winning 10-1.

The open men's division saw the Casey Warriors come up against the Cobras, and a strong all-around game to Warriors saw them win 15-2. In the clash between Berwick Arapaho and Cranbourne Comets, a strong batting performance from Arapaho saw three over-

the-fence home runs - two to Henry Mullen, and one to Jayden Bamford. Arapaho were the eventual winners, 15-5.

The clash in open women's 1 produced a cracker of a game between Berwick Kizemars and Doveton. Berwick was 2-1 up going into the fourth innings where they scored three for a 5-1 lead. Doveton came back at the bottom of the fifth inning with two more runs, but it wasn't enough with Kizemars emerging 5-2 winners.

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