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Teen loses control of car A 15-year-old unlicensed boy has been charged after allegedly losing control of his car and crashing into a power pole in Cranbourne on Wednesday 11 December.

The boy was driving a white Holden Commodore wagon on Glenbourne Road when he turned into Roberts Road and lost control about 3.30pm, police say.

It is alleged the car collided with a power pole and a tree before coming to a stop in the middle of the road.

No one was injured from the incident.

The Cranbourne boy was charged on summons with unlicensed driving, improper use of a motor vehicle, driving in a dangerous manner and careless driving.

He will appear at a children's court at a later date.

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Drink driver jail

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A drunk and speeding P-plate driver who ran a red light and catastrophically crashed into another motorist at Springvale Junction has been sentenced to youth detention.

Diu Yual, 20, of Cranbourne, pleaded guilty to negligently causing serious injury, drinkdriving and dangerous conduct at the County Court of Victoria.

About 4.45am on 14 January, Yual drove home from a party at Richmond with five passengers along Princes Highway.

When he ran the red, Yual was estimated to be travelling about 113 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. His alcohol blood level was 0.207.

His car T-boned the passenger side of a Corolla turning right. According to the witness, it was an "almighty bang" and the sound of a "bomb going off", Judge Claire Quin noted during sentencing.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives found no sign of either car braking before impact.

The Corolla's driver, a husband and fa-

ther of two who was on the way for work, was pulled out of the car unconscious.

Spending days in ICU, the man required life-saving surgery for severe brain injuries.

He required an artificial ventilator for two weeks, and later a tracheostomy - a tube inserted in his throat for breathing.

His prognosis was "not good", according to a letter from his doctor tendered to the court.

The man had since moved out of the family home to live with his parents, requiring 24hour supervision.

According to his partner's victim-impact statement, the impact on the man and his family had been "massive".

Judge Quin noted Yual had no previous criminal history, and significant support from family and school friends. He was regarded as a hard-working, considerate young man, she said.

Yual was sentenced to four years in a youth justice centre - which included 313 days in pre-sentence remand in an adult prison. He was disqualified from driving for two years.

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Sunday 22nd 6:30pm 9 Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve 7pm Family Christmas 11pm Carols and Communion Christmas Day 9:30am

Well on song Hampton Park community came together on Friday night, 13 December to celebrate the Christmas Season at the Aspire Church Christmas carols.

Presented by Hampton Park Aspire Church, Carols by Candlelight began in 1999; it has grown year by year and has become one of the leading events for the community to celebrate and come together at the end of the year.

With thousands coming through the gates on Friday night, Pastor Graham Shand from the Aspire Church said: "This year's carols was the largest and best ever! We are humbled by the huge response and support of the com-

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The Empower program focuses on integrating health and fitness and body movement with self-defence for people of varying disabilities.

Strongly supported by director Chris Pallot and programs coordinator Matthew DePoilly, Mr Chauremootoo said the EmPower program also supported community integration and team building.

"EmPower is perfectly placed and has a clear vision for growth and expansion into the future with intention to spread kindness, awareness, empowerment and health education to all Australians.

Wednesday sessions are free. Anyone is welcome to attend. To join call: 0413 074 976.

Cancer Council’s Relay For Life is coming back to Cardinia in 2020!

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Self-defence classes are empowering Casey's vulnerable women and disabled youth to feel confident.

Damien Chauremootoo and Emma Carr from Emma K Health have been training women, men, youth and disabled children through their EmPower Program for over a year at Casey Stadium.

Mr Chauremootoo, a qualified martial artist, said student numbers had grown and the program was helping shaping the lives of all of students.

"The program is proving to be a great success, with reported improvements in individual's self-confidence, mobility and teambuilding capacity," said Mr Chauremootoo said.

"The program specifically focuses on integrating health and fitness and body movement with self-defence for people of varying disabilities."

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Charity gets lifeline

By Brendan Rees A Casey charity that helps vulnerable people has been given a lifeline after it was on the verge of shutting its doors.

The Andrews Centre, a not-for-profit which operates in Endeavour Hills, has entered into a new four-year funding and services agreement of $70,000 with Casey Council.

The funding will assist with general running costs and provide Endeavour Ministries, which runs the centre, with the option of employing a part time administrator to assist with grant seeking to ensure its long-term sustainability.

In September, the centre which leases a building on Hanna Drive in Endeavour Hills,

was told the landowner wanted to sell the property.

For the past 20 years the Andrews Foundation, a philanthropic trust, has paid the rent for the Andrews Centre building - however this funding would cease as soon as the lease finished at the end of this year.

The centre spends about $250,000 each year to provide counselling, food vouchers, educational programs, crisis payments, legal advice and more.

With no other options, the Andrews Centre turned to council for help.

The Andrews Centre's chief executive Judy Martin said the centre was "absolutely delight-

ed" and "extremely grateful" with council's help.

"The only option we were left with was to try to purchase the building. We are still looking at ways that this can be done.

"The funding from the City of Casey will help us greatly with the ongoing operational and service expenses associated with the work we do."

Councillor Rosalie Crestani said the centre was at a "cross roads" and was pleased the funding would be able to alleviate the demand for services the centre was experiencing, and allow volunteers to continue the "incredible work they do."

Festive fun!

Students of Hampton Park Primary School have celebrated their annual Christmas Concert on Wednesday 11 December - with this year focusing on cultural engagement with families.

"It was another great opportunity to share the different ways people celebrate Christmas and broaden students' understanding of their cultural understanding," principal Elizabeth Davey said.

Each year level sang Christmas favourites, some quite modern with a crowd of families and friends enjoying the opportunity to singa-long.

The school also held a Christmas coloured themed dressed day for those who wanted to get into the festive spirit.

‘Fairer deal’ for Casey ratepayers The cap in rates rises being imposed on councils will be set at two per cent for the next four years to improve "accountability and transparency."

The State Government has announced the cap has been set in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI): 2.5 per cent in 2016-17, 2 per cent in 2017-18, 2.25 per cent in 2018-19 and 2.5 per cent in 2019-20.

Reports by the Essential Services Commission in 2019 showed for the first time, all 79 of Victoria's councils had complied with the rate cap.

"We said we'd protect Victorians from unfair rates hikes and that's exactly what we've done," Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek said.

"Our Fair Go Rates system has put a stop to a decade of unfair, unsustainable increases that hit hard-working Victorian families."

Last News for 2019 This is the last edition of the News for 2019.

The first edition for 2020 will appear on Thursday 9 January.

Star News Group’s Pakenham office will close at 4pm on Thursday 19 December and reopen at 8pm on Monday 6 January.

Management and staff wish readers and Merry Christmas and happy and prosperous New Year.

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We’re building big in the south east and there will be disruptions The Metro Tunnel will free up space in the City Loop to run more trains to and from the suburbs, by taking our busiest train lines through a new tunnel under the city.

Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps

Cranbourne & Pakenham lines

2 – 3 Jan 4 – 12 Jan 13 – 30 Jan

Flinders Street to Caulfield Flinders Street to Westall Flinders Street to Caulfield

Hallam Road, Lynbrook 6 – 25 Jan 12 – 25 Jan

Frankston & Stony Point lines

2 – 3 Jan 4 – 5 Jan 6 – 12 Jan 13 – 30 Jan 2 – 16 Feb 2 Jan – 16 Feb

Flinders Street to Caulfield Flinders Street to Mordialloc Flinders Street to Moorabbin Flinders Street to Caulfield Moorabbin to Frankston Frankston to Stony Point

Monash Freeway

From late Jan Overnight lane and ramps closed between Warrigal Road and Princes Highway

Toorak Road

15 – 29 Jan

Sandringham Line

2 & 4 Jan 20 – 23 Jan 27 – 30 Jan

Flinders Street to Elsternwick (some services) Flinders Street to Elsternwick (after 8:15pm) Flinders Street to Elsternwick (after 8:15pm)

Keep in mind, there are other disruptions on the public transport and road networks over summer.

Gippsland Line

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Northbound closed Overnight roads closed between South Gippsland Highway and Ormond Road

Single lanes closed in both directions at Kooyong level crossing

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St Peter’s College students excel The nervous wait is over for St. Peter's College students who received their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) results on 12 December.

This year's College's dux is Sandeepa Andra Hennadige who received an ATAR of 92.05 which places him in the top seven per cent of the state.

Sandeepa is hoping to study Science at the University of Melbourne with a major in Computer and Software systems. With this, Sandeepa is hoping to gain qualifications to work as an engineer in the area of Artificial Intelligence.

"On behalf of the College community we congratulate him for this wonderful achievement," principal Chris Black said.

"On behalf of the St. Peter's College community I would like to congratulate all Year 12 students, both VCE and VCAL for their achievements in 2019.

"For VCE students the results you received today are just a point in your journey and our best wishes go with you all as you move beyond the gates of St. Peter's College and forge new pathways and begin new journeys.

"Our best wishes go with you all. Our motto: Be Not Afraid will be an ever present guiding force in the journey ahead. Good luck to all," Mr Black said.

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Sandeepa Andra Hennadige was announced as dux of St Peter's College.

Casey Grammar’s dual dux success discipline has paid off and I'm pleased to announce 100 per cent of our Year 12 students have achieved their VCE," he added.

In 2019 the school has achieved a record increase in median ATAR and is pleased to announce the median study score is 30.

"Not only is this a credit to the students but also to the wonderful staff from P - 12, it's been a team effort over many years," Mr Baird said.

A perfect score of 50 was achieved by a student in Outdoor Education and 26 per cent

Cranbourne East's Casey Grammar School is celebrating after outstanding results for the graduating class of 2019 were announced.

Two Year 12 students were named as dual Dux winners ATAR scores of 96.6 and 96.25.

Casey Grammar couldn't be prouder of the Class of 2019 with principal Richard Baird saying: "Once again our students have balanced an array of extracurricular activities whilst maintaining a healthy study routine."

"It's clear now that their hard work and

of ATAR students achieved a score of 40 and above for English/Literature. Seven scores of 45 or above were achieved placing them in the top 2 per cent of students nationally while 50 per cent of students achieved an ATAR score above 70 which places them in the top 30 per cent of students nationally.

"Well done to the Class of 2019 and the staff at Casey Grammar School who work tirelessly to ensure students can become the very best versions of themselves," Mr Baird said.

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A thug has threatened a man with 22-year-old man with scissors during a carjacking in Cranbourne on 11 November.

Police say the victim was waiting at a set of traffic lights outside a shopping centre on the South Gippsland Highway when he was approached by an unknown man armed with a pair of scissors shortly after 11pm.

The man forced the victim to drive a short distance away before demanding the victim get out of his car, police say. The victim has complied and the offender drove off in the red Mazda sedan.

The Lyndhurst man was not injured during the incident.

Police recovered the Mazda sedan the following day after it was found in Cranbourne.

Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the carjacking or anyone with dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Farewell Mr Tooradin

By Brendan Rees Hundreds of people have packed Tooradin Public Hall to farewell community stalwart and legend of the Casey Cardinia region, Rex Genoni, who died aged 81.

There wasn’t a spare seat left as about 400 family, friends and colleagues paid their respects to the man they knew as “Mr Tooradin” after his death on 4 December following a battle with cancer.

Many choked back tears as the opening music ‘Annie’s Song’ by John Denver echoed through the hall.

Born on 12 May, 1938, Mr Genoni was remembered as a loyal, passionate, caring and respected man at the moving service held on Thursday 12 December.

In his eulogy, Mr Genoni’s son, Derek, spoke of his father as a “proud and passionate Tooradin resident.”

Mr Genoni started his education at Tooradin Primary School in 1943 where he met many “life-long Tooradin mates” before attending Caulfield Grammar School in 1950. After school, he joined the family business, completing an apprenticeship as A-grade welder.

When Mr Genoni started a full-time role, it was small agricultural machinery business but “it wasn’t long” before Rex” managed the business, Gendore Tractors and Machinery.

“Under Rex’s guidance the business became one of the largest independent machinery distributors in Australia,” his son, Derek said.

His father Lewis Genoni, who founded the business, died on 1 June, 2011 at Killara Hostel in Kooweerup. In 1948, Lewis went into a partnership with Nar Nar Goon farmer Greg Dore and the name ‘Gendore’ was born - an amalgam of the two surnames.

Lewis Genoni’s biggest honours was when he received a life achievement award in 1987 from the Pakenham branch of the Victorian

Friends and family gather for the funeral service of Rex Graham Genoni at Tooradin Public Hall.

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During the funeral service, close friends of Rex Genoni said he had a love for cars as well as a passion for football, tennis, and the outdoors including fishing, hunting, camping, and cooking.

His first car was an Austin standard 8 “but it didn’t go fast enough or stay on all four wheels often enough” so he bought his dream car, an Austin Healy 100-6 in 1958.

He served a “tireless” and integral part to various community groups including serving as president and life member of the Tooradin District Sports Club for 34 years.

He was also president and life member of Tooradin-Dalmore Football Club; president and life member of the Tooradin Tennis Club and commodore of the Hastings Marine Yacht Club among others.

A Tooradin man all his life, Mr Genoni married his wife Bobby Smith in 1963. They built a new home on Bayview Road where they raised their three children - Derek, Sophie and Glenn.

Dubbed as “the man about town,” Mr Genoni was described as having a “fierce deter-

mination - not to mistaken with a bloody bad temper,” his son, Derek said.

“I can assure you that if he taught us anything it was winning was all that matter and to leave nothing out there,” he said.

“I’ve spent a lot of time with Rex, I’ve lived with him, worked with him, debated, no that’s what he probably called ‘argue’, camped with him, fished with him, hunted with him, travelled the world with him and at times just walk beside him, and I’m certainly going to miss him.”

Great mate of 40 years Darrell Hardy, said Mr Ginoni started at the Tooradin District Sports Club when it was “tin shed with volunteers.”

Today, he said “it’s just amazing; it’s providing cash to all the sporting bodies in the community.”

Mr Ginoni was “totally involved” and “devoted” to the sports club, he said, adding “not many people know that Rex loaned a large amount of personal money to the sports club to kick it off.” The function room was recently named in Mr Genoni’s honour as the ‘Rex Genoni Function Room’.

Mr Hardy added Mr Ginoni “always greeted

everyone ‘what do you know?’”

“If he didn’t know your name or anything he just said ‘what do you know?’ That’s just something that always stuck with us,” he said.

Mr Hardy remembered Mr Genoni as a “really smart and “well-versed” man and “always a good bloke to run something past in a serious manner.”

“He could nut-out a problem - he loved a challenge.”

Choking back tears, Rob Cocks described his great mate as a “remarkable man” and “without question was a man of passion, integrity and the contribution he made to this community “ “I think our lives would be all poorer with his passing,” he said.

Mr Ginoni’s eight grandchildren also paid tribute to their “pa” in which a little one said “although he was tough on the outside” his “love for us was as a soft and sweet as the icecream we both loved to eat.”

They also reflected on the “great times” they spent with Mr Genoni who they described as a “loving, caring and very generous grandfather.”

“We will all miss you.”

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Oz Tenpin Bowling Narre Warren which supported International Day of People with a Disability on 3 December. 201988 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

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To overcrowded primary schools in the City of Casey, more and more schools are built with a capacity under 500 then any play space is covered in portables to accommodate the 1000 plus students.

Thumbs down To Clyde end of Thompsons Road still 60km/h with roadworks signs still, even though roadworks were 100 per cent finished a month ago.

Thumbs down Drivers who continue to push their way into the top of the bottleneck of merging traffic by driving through the servo and getting 200 metres ahead - you are nothing short of impatient and rude.

Thumbs up To the organisers, Narre Warren North CFA and performers at the Narre Warren North Carols. A great community event!

Thumbs up To Michael Soutter for running 100 miles in 24 hrs to raise money for cancer research and Relay for Life

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viding a resolution to the standing down of four kinder teachers seven weeks before end of term at Narre Warren kinder. Still no intelligent response or reasons. No transition statements accurately done in the timeline given.

Thumbs down To people dumping their crap in front of help bins...example, salvos etc.

Thumbs up To the Casey residents. The women from Afghanistan who has been introduced to sport for the first time and they will be playing with other teams for the first time on the opening ceremony on 27th December. I feel proud of these women who had never thought they can sport and never knew what sport is.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On 10 December, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page about a resident expressing her frustration about rubbish escaping sixmetre litter screens at the Hampton Park landfill site and landing on her paddocks. Here is how our readers responded online: Jennie Range: There are many times Langbourne Drive is covered in rubbish from the tip. You can tell especially when the crows are down that street too.

It's getting worse over the years and I've been in the area for 20 years. They tip; council and EPA need to pick up their game big time.

Ida Van Buiten: I have lost three steers to consuming styrofoam. A loss of over $5000. Plus it's a horrible death for them one died. I had two shot by the downer guy. Can't stand to see them suffering.

Gaye Guest: This is happening along our bypasses, freeways, highways and roads as well. Cranbourne Council and residents should be up in arms at the amount of plastic and debris on their roads. When you bring it up with VicRoads they say they don't have enough man power or resources. Spoke to a Casey councillor who couldn't have cared less! Contractors mowing these verges need to pick up the rubbish not pulverise it so it blows further as small pieces Giles Gibson: The owner should be suing for trespass.

Bryan L. Abrahams: Casey Council couldn't care less! They are being investigated for corruption. You might get results if you "leave something on the back seat"! cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Charity golf day raises hope

Cops swoop on ‘clan’ lab Two men have arrested and charged following a drug search warrant in Cranbourne North on Wednesday 11 December.

Springvale Divisional Response Unit detectives executed a warrant at a house on St Gwinear Lane about 7.05am and located what is believed to be a large quantity of cannabis, methamphetamine, LSD and psilocybin mushrooms.

The Clandestine Laboratory Squad attended the scene to safely dismantle the setup.

The Cranbourne North men, aged 28 and 24, were charged with traffic and possess drug of dependence, possess substance/equipment for trafficking.

As well as cultivate, traffic and possess can-

Detectives execute a warrant in Cranbourne North. nabis and possession offences for methamphetamine, LSD GBH and hallucinogen.

Both men have been remanded in custody and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 12 December.

A golf event at Sandhurst Golf Club featuring former AFL greats has raised more than $60,000 for the E J Whitten Foundation and Beyond Blue Foundation.

More than 220 players gathered for the Browns Sawdust and Shavings Charity Golf Day on Friday 6 December including former footy stars Barry Rollings, Chris Pym, Nick Holland and Brendan Goddard.

Organiser Scott Brown said it was the biggest playing group yet since the fundraiser day began 10 years ago - bringing their total to $500,000.

Players paid tribute to the late AFL great and former St Kilda captain Danny Frawley with all players wearing red, white and black shirts with the number two emblazoned on their attire.

Mr Brown thanked the 30 volunteers who also made the day a success.

Will, Colin, Chris and Andrew from Kingston Plant Hire. 200889 "As we use both course with 56 groups on the day, our best scourge on the champions course was our major sponsor's Hallam Truck Centre with a net score of 49.5," he said.

On the north course, Ashfords Audit, one of the silver sponsors went back-to-back, with a net score win of 51.125.

Margie Fields attended during the night to entertain the players.

Couple lose Christmas cash

By Brendan Rees An elderly Cranbourne couple is seeking the public's help after losing an envelope containing a large amount of cash at Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre.

Janine Dickinson said her parents were devastated, after discovering the envelope was either stolen or lost as they went Christmas shopping for their 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren on Thursday 5 December about 1pm.

"Dad had given to mum in the morning.

She put it in her handbag, she's not sure if she lost it or if someone's taken it," she said.

"She has a habit of leaving her handbag in the trolley."

Ms Dickinson said she preferred not to disclose how much cash was missing.

"We're just sort of hoping that somebody might come forward and say 'well what infor-

mation do you know so then I'm making sure that I'm giving it to the right person'," she said.

"I've rung all the shops ... I know the chances are highly unlikely.

"Mum's been crying all weekend."

She said her parents, aged in their 70s, visited Harris Scarfe, Coles, and Best and Less but has also walked from end of the centre to the other.

"It's just their Thursday ritual they've done for 30 years."

Ms Dickinson also took to social media to appeal for help.

"Mum has been devastated since realising the money is missing and we are hoping someone honest may have found it and not been able to return it to its rightful owner," the post said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cranbourne Police on 5991 0600.

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Avoid the sunburn souvenir Bad sunburn in childhood increases your risk of developing potentially deadly melanoma, prompting warnings Cranbourne residents to ensure sunburn isn’t their summer holiday souvenir.

Melanoma Institute Australia CEO Matthew Browne has issued the reminder as the festive season draws closer and Pakenham and Berwick families prepare to embark on their annual summer holidays.

One Australian dies from melanoma every six hours. Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 15-39 year-old Australians and the leading cause of cancer death in 20-39 year-olds. The incidence of melanoma in the

over 60s is also high, a legacy of sun-damage from decades ago.

The real tragedy of melanoma is that it is largely preventable. Sunscreen acts as a barrier, reducing the amount of UV radiation that reaches cells. However, the active ingredients in sunscreen break down quickly, meaning a single application in the morning will not last the whole day. It needs to be reapplied at least every two hours and it needs to be SPF50+.

“There are far better souvenirs to bring back from a summer holiday than a bad sunburn, which has the potential for serious ramifications," saod CEO of the Melanoma Institute of Australia Matthew Browne.

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The joy of private care St John of God Berwick Hospital is proud to introduce their new bundle of Joy - a new lower cost private maternity model. Joy offers privately insured patients a more affordable way to use their cover and access a high end private hospital experience by reducing out of pocket costs. In fact, patients will only be $990 out of pocket*! Joy, oh, joy!

Joy is a new option for maternity care at St John of God Berwick Hospital, a hospital which now has two maternity models for patients to choose from. In addition to the Joy package, patients can still choose their own obstetrician with the traditional maternity care package.

No matter which package patients choose, they will receive the same exceptional care once they are admitted to hospital, including a single room with bedding for their partner.

Joy enables patients to save money by providing a collaborative model of care, where patients will be seen by a whole team of specialist obstetricians and midwives, rather than just one doctor. Joy patients will be cared for and monitored by the rostered obstetrician at each of their appointments and at the birth of their baby. Each of these obstetricians is a joy - compassionate, highly trained and experienced.

Delivering a baby at St John of God Berwick Hospital comes with all the education parents need as they embark on their new family life.

Paediatric first aid, sleep and settling workshops and one on one lactation advice are just some of the ways new parents are supported.

St John of God Berwick Hospital has introduced a new option for maternity care.

Joy Obstetricians: Dr Mei Cheah Dr Jacques Lam Dr Peter Yong Dr Jodi Keane Dr Jorg Kemper Dr Mark Tarrant Dr Poonam Arora Dr Dinesh Epitawela To access Joy, patients should ask their GP for a referral to the clinic. To learn more about Joy, including the *terms and conditions: www. sjog.org.ay/berwickjoy or call 8784 5800.

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FOCUS ON … CHRISTMAS IN CRANBOURNE

A journey back in time This festive season, step into a timeless world of wonder with Australia’s favourite steam train, Puffing Billy, located in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges.

Recognised as one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, Puffing Billy operates every day of the year, except Christmas Day, thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteers.

Experience the magic of steam train travel from the moment you arrive with the sight of the historic locomotives preparing for departure at the station, the smell of steam billowing out of the vessel’s chimney and the evocative

sound of the train’s whistle.

Built in 1900 to serve the local communities that lived in the hills, carrying anything from passengers to timber, livestock, potatoes and plants, the railway is now a major tourist attraction that invites visitors to come and experience a century old tradition.

Ride in open sides carriages over the hill, down the valley and into the forest on the original mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook and enjoy the simplicity and beauty of the region this summer.

Start at Belgrave Belgrave Station is the headquarters of the railway and only a short walk from the Belgrave township.

After boarding, Puffing Billy chugs away while you and your family take in the spectacular scenery of the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest, a superb temperate rainforest with native ‘Mountain Ash’ trees. Within minutes, you will cross Puffing Billy’s most famous landmark the iconic Monbulk Creek trestle bridge.

Start at Lakeside (Emerald Lake Park) Escape the crowds and enjoy a family outing

aboard Puffing Billy from Lakeside (Emerald Lake Park) to Gembrook.

Emerald Lake Park is the perfect spot to enjoy for families before or after their journey, and offers BBQ facilities and picnic tables, playground facilities, a wading pool and paddle boats for hire.

Once your journey is underway, Puffing Billy skirts the unspoilt Wright State Forest and as the train climbs towards Gembrook, there are spectacular views of rolling farmlands and distant mountain ranges. For more information go to www.puffingbilly.com.au

HEALS AND SOULS DANCEWORLD New Vogue, Ballroom, & Latin Dancing Heals and Souls Danceworld wishes to thank all students & families for their support to the studio for 2019.

For details contact: Diane Marsh (D.S.A. Accredited) Phone: 0408 343 202 Email: difen69@bigpond.net.au

A ride on Puffing Billy is a step back in time through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

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COUNTRY-STYLE LIVING AT ITS FINEST SET on 2.5 acres among larger acreage allotments is this spectacular lifestyle property offering a massive 4 bedroom home full of quality amd character. The home has been designed with big family living in mind and with a great sense of warmth.

With 4 bedrooms and 2 complete kitchens, the property is perfect for dual family living.

There are 2 master bedrooms, both with full en suites and walk-in robes.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 are double rooms and with built-in robes.

Both kitchens are hostess style and offer great views from the windows.

There are 3 large living areas, one featuring a sunken floor and two with fireplaces.

There is a workshop/craft room under roofline, plus a separate workshop and 2 double car carports.

Fenced to 2 paddocks, there is a large side yard, back entertaining area and manicured gardens.

This property represents true versatility and country-style living at its best. As soon as you walk through the front door you get a great sense of warmth that just makes you feel right at home. Perfect for entertaining, or someone with a large family (or two) and or someone with a couple of horses… whatever your needs may be, they are sure to be met here. ●

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Externally to the home you will find a glass house, a vegetable garden seamlessly tucked away, chook pen, fernery, cattle ramp and holding yard, dam to the corner of one paddock, 45,000 litre water tank for house use, 42,000 litre water tank for the garden which is connected to the dam, 6kw solar system and extensive shedding with power!

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By Nick Creely Luke Wells is building some sort of record for Casey-South Melbourne in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition.

The stylish Sussex left-hander's leadership and presence at the Swans is noticeable at Casey Fields, whether it's in the field dragging his teammates along, with ball in hand landing his leggies, or with a Gray-Nicolls in his grasp.

And after Saturday's brilliant knock against Frankston Peninsula Heat, Wells has now amassed six centuries in just 21 home-andaway innings for the club after entering the competition last season.

In fact, the Swans skipper - who also boasts 18 first-class centuries in the County system has plundered 1275 runs in those 21 digs at a phenomenal average of 69.5.

This particular knock was crucial in the Swans carving up 7/356 on day one against the Heat after being sent in at home, in a match absolutely vital to the club's finals hopes.

With the Swans 13th on the table, and 11 points adrift of Fitzroy Doncaster in eighth position, there was no room for any slip ups.

In a new-look batting line-up with Nathan Freitag returning to the side to open up with Wells, as well as Dylan Hadfield returning and

keeper Devin Pollock dropping back to seven to add another dimension to the middle order, the Swans got off to a flying start.

After negotiating the first hour comfortably - with plenty of boundaries rocketing to the fence - the pair skipped to 77 for the first wicket, before Freitag (50), notching up yet another half-century, fell to English spinner Felix Organ (1/47).

Yet again, Freitag was all class in what was his fourth half-century in a row when playing first XI cricket as he continues to build into a strong season in the top-order for the Swans after returning from Tasmania this year.

Despite a strong period for the Heat - snaring aggressive duo Joel Mitchell and Chris Benedek in quick succession to leave the home side 3/113 - Wells was the key, and in his customary way, managed to keep the score ticking along beautifully while combining that with impenetrable defence.

The experienced Michael Wallace (32) once again provided plenty in the middle-order as he continues his strong form, but once again, the Heat managed to find a couple of wickets to stem the bleeding and reduce the home side to 5/168.

Down the order and adding some stability to the middle and lower order, Wells - and

keeper batsman Dev Pollock - went to work in a defining 162-run stand, with the leftie ticking past yet another century, while Pollock used all of his class to provide the perfect foil as the home side flattened the Heat.

Wells finished on 159 off 250 balls to lift past 450 total runs for the season, while Pollock - a player so highly rated as a batsman that can change the game through different tempos remains unbeaten on 62 as the Swans ticked along past 350 by stumps, with rain intervening late on the day.

Swans coach Brian Keogh said that it was crucial for experienced pair Wells and Freitag to get off to a strong start, setting the tone for the day.

"We were going at four an over early, we got off to a really solid start - Tag (Freitag) got one to spin sharply and he snicked one to first slip, but he looked great," he said.

"Wellsy just batted beautifully, he just controlled the innings, it was just a class hand - he scored all round the ground."

Keogh said that the shuffle of the order allowed them to be able to stabilise after a few middle order wickets, particularly with the class of Pollock, who has opened so far this year.

"He (Pollock) just reads the game so well, he's an astute cricketer and we felt him at seven helps close out games or innings," he said.

"We all just felt that the side had better balance having him come in at seven - he's the ultimate team man and he went out and he looked really good."

With Wells continuing to make a huge impact on the competition, Keogh said it was a pleasure to watch him manipulate the field and play a classical knock.

"He drives so well early, anything that's full and a bit overpitched, he drives - to the spinners, he was playing different shots, ramps, reverse sweeps and he just scored all around the ground," he said.

"Because he was seeing the ball so well, and because he's confident in his own ability, he hits the ball in places that are difficult to defend.

"It makes it hard for opposition captains to set fields to him."

The Swans will resume on 7/356 in the 91st over, with Pollock (62) and Nathan Lambden (11) the unbeaten batsmen as they look to pile on more runs early on day two before sending the Heat in to face the music.

Cracking Round 10 contests take the softball spotlight Round 10 of the Casey Softball season produced two cracking games first up in the mixed under-15s. The clash between Berwick and Cobras Maroon was a high-scoring affair, with the Cobras winning the shootout 18-12, with Luke Steendam best for the Cobras and Skye Hawker for Berwick.

The second game involved Cobras Grey and Doveton. The Cobras jumped out of the blocks, but Doveton stayed strong for a 1515 draw. The best player for the Cobras was Sean McKigney, with Brooke Beehler starring for Doveton. First up in the mixed under-13s were Cobras and Doveton. The Cobras played a strong all-round game and beat Doveton 10-1. Berwick, meanwhile, came up against the ever-improving Royal Falcons. Both teams batted and fielded well with Berwick emerging cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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In the social women's competition, an under-manned Berwick Chickasaw battled it out with the Cranbourne Comets. The Comets' strong batting gave them a 10-4 win, while MVPs and Cobras played out a one-sided game with MVPs comfortable winners 19-3.

In the Open Women's 2 competition, Young Guns faced off against the Cobras. The Cobras tried their best with good pitching from Sala Feulafai and great work at short stop by Sarena Levi, but they were no match for Young Guns' strong batting and fielding. The Young Guns won 22-2, which included a grand slam home run to Paige Morrison. In the second Open Women's 2 game, Doveton was too strong for Casey Combined, winning 14-2.

The under-manned Cobras men faced a

dominant Chiefs team, which smacked plenty of balls over the fence. The Cobras' standout player was coach Tony Black, who was involved in four outs at first base - including a juggling catch - and made the most of his one turn at bat by coaxing the fielders forward and then driving a beautiful hit to the left field fence.

The Chiefs were easy winners, 20-6, with their best players John O'Connor and Aaron Kogtevs. The contest between Berwick Arapaho and the Casey Warriors produced a very close game. Strong pitching and tight fielding saw Arapaho emerge as come from behind winners, 6-5. The best performed player from Arapaho was Ethan Chavasse, and from the Casey Warriors - Michael Round.

The best was certainly saved until last with the Open Women's 1 game between Berwick

Kizemars and Chiefs United. A seesawing game saw the Chiefs up 7-5 going into the bottom of the last innings. A beautiful home-run over left field by Allie Hall bought in two runs, levelling it at 7-7. Andrea 'Guppy' Gartside and Tarynn Stafford singled to get on base. A fly out to left-field was the first out, with a single from Jo Haines bringing in Guppy for the winning run. A highly entertaining game saw Kizemars emerge 8-7 winners.

Wheelchair softball has new dates and reduced fees moving forward. The competition will start on 1 February from 10.30 at Sweeney Reserve in Berwick. Fees are $70 per player. For more information, contact Roy Davie on 0403 623 434, or email the association at contact@ caseysoftball.org.au.

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By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 REVIEW - ROUND 7 (DAY ONE) A staggering 21 wickets fell on day one between Berwick and St Mary's, with the Bears claiming first innings points as it looks to an outright victory on Saturday.

The Turf 1 powerhouse were in ominous touch in the last two-day game before Christmas, and it came through ex-Dandenong seamer James Wilcock, who had too much pace and aggression for the Saints to handle.

Sending the Saints in on a tricky Arch Brown Reserve deck, the visitors were shot out for just 56 inside 31 overs, with Wilcock in fine form, snaring 5/14 from 11 overs to make life difficult for the opposition.

Fellow seamers Jarrod Goodes (2/5) and Cory Bevan (2/9) provided the perfect foil for Wilcock, who is slow working into his best form after a relatively slow start to the year considering his lofty standards.

The Bears themselves didn't have it their own way with the bat either after the innings changeover.

Snaring in-form opening pair Jordan Cleland and skipper Matthew Chasemore with no damage to the scoreboard, the Bears were somewhat teetering at 5/48 with Corey Ely (3/16) doing a fine job with the new-ball.

But a crucial 32 from the experienced Josh Holden in the middle-order ensured the Bears would pass the Saints on the first innings, reaching 8/90 before Chasemore boldly declared with a 34-run lead.

Despite a double strike from Wilcock early in the Saints' second dig, the visitors managed to fight out the day to finish 3/60, holding a 26run lead as they look to avoid an outright loss when play resumes this weekend.

Down at Reedy Reserve, another tricky deck saw wickets tumble between Heinz Southern

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Sparked by a superb spell by spinner Matthew Goodwright (5/19) and pacer Jerome Jones (4/22), the Cobras managed to scrap to 110, with makeshift opener Udara Hettige (48) managing to keep his good run of form going with the bat.

With 22 overs to negotiate, the Bucks got off to the worst possible start with Jayson Hobbs edging one behind in the third over, but skip-

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Despite the Cobras managing to prize out Rudd, as well as Wes Nicholas caught in slips on the stroke of stumps, the class of White to attack when needed and defend the good balls saw the Bucks in the box seat at 3/63, with the skipper unbeaten on 36 and looking likely to go on with it on Saturday.

Ateeq Javid, meanwhile, was once again in the runs while Nathan King took a star turn with the ball as Springvale South claimed first innings points against North Dandenong at home.

It was looking incredibly worrying for the Maroons after they won the toss and batted, soon finding themselves 5/48 and needing a spark to have any chance of a competitive first-innings total.

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With all-rounder Nathan King (5/30) ripping through the Maroons in a devastating spell of bowling, the visitors at least had something to cheer about, with a daring 56-ball 53 from Syed Mehmood lifting the score to 136.

The Bloods lost opener Ryan Quirk early, but it mattered little as Nathan King rattled along to 35, sending eight balls to the boundary in a 28-ball cameo as skipper Javid settled in on the other end.

Crossing the Maroons just four wickets down, Javid saluted yet another half-century for the club on his way to 63 as he crosses 600 runs for the season across all formats.

The Bloods finished the day 6/189, and will be pushing hard for maximum points when play resumes on Saturday.

Narre South also had a solid opening day in their clash against Hallam Kalora Park at Strathaird Reserve.

Batting first, the Lions clawed its way to 223 with the Hawks bowling disciplined lines all day and never really letting the home side off the hook.

Morteza Ali (64), the returning Jonty Jenner (46) and skipper Scott Phillips (54) were all in the runs for the Lions, while with the ball, spinner Sachith Jayasingha (4/94) bowled over 30 overs in a terrific display for the Hawks.

VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET ROUND 9 (DAY ONE) Six points sits in the balance for both Dandenong and Camberwell after an extremely slow day concluded on stumps week-one.

With Camberwell winning the toss and opting to bat, on what has been a dicey wicket throughout the season, the first half-hour was crucial.

It was a matter of who was going to land the first blow, and when Isaac Conway leant back and hooked Josh Shaw to the fence, it seemed it would be the Magpies.

But with James Nanopoulos at the other end finding his areas, survival became first priority.

The Pies got to drinks, but it wasn't without a number of scares - mainly from Nanopoulos's end before the break as he had 0/6 from seven overs and each ball looking likely to beat the bat.

Peter Cassidy came on and applied the pressure, bowling his trademark line and lengths -accompanied by the spin of Suraj Randiv, the Panthers strangled the Pies through run rate and claimed the first two wickets before lunch with the run rate below two.

After lunch, Dandenong got on top, wickets through Nanopoulos, Shaw and Cassidy had the Panthers threatening to widen the game right open.

When Nanopopulos kept hitting the pads and beating the edge of Camberwell champion Simon Hill, the game was on a knife edge.

As the wicket flattened out, Hill did as he has done on so many occasions - fought through the barrage.

The left-handed superstar notched his second half-century on the bounce and his 61st in Victorian Premier Cricket.

It took until the final hour for the Magpies to get the run rate over two an over as Hill started to nudge the ball around, finding his groove with the latter end of the Pies batting card.

Batting the 96 overs, Camberwell has 10 overs to bat next week to go on with its current score of 6/210, Hill unbeaten on 75.

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MPCA - PENINSULA ROUND 8 REVIEW Embarrassing.

The only way to describe the performance Pearcedale dished up on Saturday against Somerville.

The Eagles claimed outright victory inside day-one after an afternoon that will go down in infamy for the Pearcedale Cricket Club.

The Panthers were castled for an abysmal 28 in the first innings and before tea the Eagles already had first innings points.

Jayde Herrick claimed 6/13 with the ball in the demolition, before continuing on with the bat - blasting 105 not out from 15 overs at the crease.

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Cranny is the real deal CRANBOURNE BOWLS Cranbourne can now claim that it's the real deal after dispensing of old rival Berwick by 22 shots, but the real test awaits this week against the Dandenong Club.

Skip 'Hollywood' Frank Byrne and his team continues in excellent form again, while side two bounced back with a good win against South Oakleigh and, in midweek bowls, both top sides recorded wins to end a very solid performance for Cranbourne for the week.

SIDE 1, DIVISION 2 Skip Frank Byrne continued his undefeated record for the year with great support from his crew made up of Doug Boggie, Brian Biasci and Graeme Wood winning by 14 shots.

Cranbourne 95 (16 points) defeated Berwick 73 (2 points).

SIDE 2, DIVISION 2 Skip John McKenna had his best game for the year with a 28-shot win supported by Noel Hardy, Roger Roscoe and John Stanley.

Cranbourne 85 (12 points) defeated South Oakleigh 73 (6 points).

SIDE 3, DIVISION 4 A narrow defeat by two shots was disappointing for Cranbourne despite a great effort from skip Rob Sorensen and his rink of David Brown, Tom De Pradines and Bob Pyne winning by 13 shots.

Cranbourne 68 (4 points) lost to Mulgrave CC 70 (14 points).

SIDE 4, DIVISION 6 A solid victory by two strong rinks with skip Gerry Dudink, Derek Maguire, Russell Waters and Stan Williams winning by 12 shots and skip club legend Stan Burnett, Bruce Harper, Joyce Pearce and youngster Adam Hrisovergi winning by seven shots to give Cranbourne overall victory by 14 shots.

Cranbourne 77 (16 points) defeated Berwick 63 (2 points).

SIDE 5, SIX A SIDE Full points went to Cranny with skip John Forsythe, Kath Dudink and Graeme Robinson up by 23 shots.

Cranbourne 48 (14 points) defeated Cheltenham 20 (0 points).

Midweek bowls results this week were: Side 1, Division 2: 62 (13 points) defeated Keysborough 50 (3 points) Excellent form from skip John McKenna and his team of Joy McLisky, Harry Van Soest and Frank Male who won by 13 shots.

Side 2, Division 2: 69 (14 points) defeated Parkdale 50 (2 points)

Mark Groom rolls one down the green for Narre Warren.

Another great win by skip Steve Hickson and his team of Bill Bradbury, Kath Dudink and Allan Cook who won by 20 shots.

Side 3, Division 5: 70 (16 points) defeated Edithvale 41 (0 points) A good all round performance by all three rinks to pick up maximum points on the day.

Side 4, Division 5: 54 (2 points) lost to Brighton Beach 58 (14 points)

Skip John Gardner and his team won well but the other 2 rinks had narrow losses to go down away at Brighton Beach.

NARRE WARREN There is only one week to go before the Christmas break in Pennant bowls and Narre Warren's seven teams are well placed, with all in the top four after the first nine rounds.

Midweek teams are performing well.

Division 2 is in second place after nine rounds, with five wins, and three losses (and a washout) - and similar form will see them play finals.

Division 4 also has five wins and three losses (and a washout) and is also in second place, so they will need to keep performing.

Division 6 (a side) is second on the ladder with six wins and two losses (and a bye) from its nine games, and is doing an excellent job, but after two losses will need to reverse the trend.

Saturday teams are also playing very well.

Division 3 has six wins and two losses (and a washout) and is currently topping the table, so a repeat effort after the break is vital. The side is a game ahead of its rivals.

Division 4 is in second place with seven wins and a loss (and a washout), another excellent effort, and a will also need to repeat its efforts. The side is well clear (34 points) of its rivals.

Division 5 currently sits third with six wins and three losses, so it is still in the hunt.

Division 7 is also fourth with four wins and four losses (and a washout), so it's not out of contention.

Tuesday completed the ninth round of competition, and it was another reasonable day for Narre Warren.

Division 2 was at Fountain Gate against Churchill/Waverley Golf. The strong win was led by Arthur Scheurer, Craig Moore, Wally Finlayson and Jim Millar, who led all day and won 25-11, while Michael Graham, Wilma Haringsma, Joe Selfridge and Colin Groom who came back after the lunch break to win 20-10, as did Les Clement, Reg Young, Geoff Ampt and Wilma Stevenson who won 23-18.

Narre Warren (1) 16-68 defeated Churchill/ Waverler Golf (3) 0-39.

Division 4 also played at Fountain Gate against Mulgrave Country Club, and they added to their season with a 26-shot win and second on the ladder. Arthur Fitt, Paul McNamara, Brian Nicholls and Geoff Miller won well (24-10) while Len O'Brien, Stan Bulmer, Keith Maark and Glen Cadman also won (25-12).

Pauline Kempf, Helenn McCarthy, Joe McGuire and Susan Ellery just missed out (21-22).

Narre Warren (2) 14-70 defeated Mulgrave CC 2-44.

Division 6 (a side) lost their second game, and dropped them to second on the ladder, against Noble Park at Noble Park. Janice Moran, Rose Rasmussen and Judy Naughton held on to win 20-19 but Nancy Pugh, Pam Uren and Truus Henneman went down 10-23.

Narre Warren (3) 2-30 lost to Noble Park (4) 12-42.

For the second consecutive Saturday Narre Warren's Division 3 had a first versus second battle this week against Edithvale, at Fountain Gate. Graham Dodd, Reg Young, Mark Groom and Cam Lee won well, (29-12). Eric Sydenham, Wally Finlayson, Colin Groom and Jim Millar won 29-11. The other two rinks also won, Geoff Ampt, Philip Howard, Wilma Stevenson and Zak Storm (22-13) and Peter Groom, Joe Selfridge, Jim Kempf and Percy Herath (22-15).

Narre Warren (1) 19-102 defeated Edithvale (2) 0-51.

Division 4 played at Berwick for a close defeat. Les Clement, Joe McGuire, Michael Toole and Norm Hosmer won 20-14, and Gary Wilson, Michael Graham, Stan Robinson and Ralph Devonshire won 23-18. Keith Mark, Wilma Haringsma, David Wolkinson and Carl Lapham went down 13-21 and Ernesto Vergara, Zade Bulmer, Peter Lister and Geoff Miller went down 13-25.

Narre Warren (2) 4-69 lost to Berwick (5) 1478.

Division 5 played beside the beach at Carrum, and also suffered a narrow defeat. The rink of Alan Mark, Brian Nicholls, Luca Klarica and Jos van Hout was the only winning rink (27-18). Stan Bulmer, Jim Stewart, Craig Moore and Reg Johnstone (14-21); Pauline Kempf, Paul McNamara, Dermot McConville and Susan Ellery (23-25) and Darren Moore, Janice Moran, Peter Castricum and Glen Cadman (13-21).

Narre Warren (3) 2-77 lost to Carrum (2) 1685.

Division 7 also played at Fountain Gate and had a strong victory. Leo McGeary, Jacqueline Moody, Graham Peterson and Wayne Grimsey were ruthless in their 32-9 win, while Len O'Brien, Jeanette Cox, Rudi Pompe and Kevin Friend won 28-13. Bill Sheehan, Toa Retzleff, John Green and John Uren won 21-14, and Rudi Oost, Diane Peterson, Truus Henneman and Geoffrey Lee held on towin 22-21.

Narre Warren (4)18-103 defeated Carrum (3) 0-57.

Hope Australia tournament caps off a successful year Hope Australia Soccer Academy (HASA) has celebrated its first year of operations with a tournament-style soccer game and a festival for its community of mostly migrant families in the Casey-Cardinia region.

An end of year inaugural tournament and presentation was held at Narre Warren South P-12 College on Saturday, 14 December.

Students aged six to 16 received medals and top performers were awarded trophies presented by La Trobe MP Jason Wood, the Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, who had lobbied the Federal Government to fund the program.

HASA launched in July with just eight students but now has more than 100 students registered.

Highlights in recent months have included soccer clinics by some of Brazil's former World Cup players, and students helping to break the Guinness World Record for the largest soccer clinic which was previously held by Poland.

"The program is doing better than expected and we're still growing," HASA chairman Larry Sebastian said.

"Many of the parents and kids are really enjoying the program because it's more than just about soccer, it's about encouraging values".

On the back of HASA's initial success, Mr Wood said he was exploring expanding the program to Melbourne's Western suburbs.

"It's fantastic to see this program flourish," he said.

"This early intervention program focuses on at-risk youth to build local connections and skills." cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Children take part in a soccer touranament in Narre Warren. 202557 Mr Wood also announced he would aim to get Prime Minister Scott Morrison to attend a HASA session, to which students enquired if the Prime Minister could turn up next week.

HASA resumes the training season on 3 February.

Larry Sebastion, chairman of HASA and La Trobe MP Jason Wood with players, from left, Angeth, Taku, Nawid. 202557 Pictures: ROB CAREW Thursday, 19 December, 2019

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