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dration and heatstroke when trapped in a hot car." Parents and carers are being advised to wind windows down before putting children in the car, avoid distractions when loading the car and avoid allowing children to play with keys. RACV ERA patrolman Steven Kendall, who has rescued hundreds of children over his career, said it was important that parents remain calm if they end up accidentally locking a child in a car. "Knowing the dangers vehicle lock-ins pose to young children, RACV prioritises these callouts as urgent and we allocate the job to the closest RACV crew," Mr Kendall explained. "Once on scene, we attempt to unlock the
door with our expertise and tools, but depending on the temperature outside and the make of the vehicle, we may end up breaking a window to get the child out." If a child is accidentally locked in a car, people should call 13 11 11 immediately for RACV roadside assistance or triple zero (000) for life threatening emergencies. The message from Cardinia local area commander inspector Dearne Dummett was simple. "If you are travelling with a child and you need to get out of the car - even for just a moment - make sure you take your child or children with you." 12425088-FA36-19
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Alarming new statistics have revealed that the RACV responded to 14 cases of children being locked in hot cars in Pakenham, the equal highest of any suburb across Victoria. Emergency Roadside Assistance (ERA) patrols responded to 843 calls to rescue young children locked in vehicles across the state from 1 January to 10 December 2019, an average of three lock-ins a day. It's understood the majority of these incidents were accidental. With the weather warming up, the RACV released the statistics as part of their Check Keys - Check Kids campaign, aimed at preventing parents and carers from accidentally locking
children in hot cars. The campaign comes as Victorians brace for warmer summer weather, as RACV testing found vehicles can reach temperatures of more than 70 degrees in just minutes, when the outside temperature sits at about 30 degrees. "A momentary lapse in concentration combined with sophisticated vehicle locking technology and soaring summer temperatures is a recipe for disaster," RACV public policy manager Bryce Prosser said. "Research shows that younger children are more sensitive to heat than older children and adults, as their body temperatures can rise five times faster. "This means they are at higher risk of dehySince 1989
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Funding splurge for La Trobe schools By Mitchell Clarke More than 20 schools across Cardinia and Casey will receive a share of $200,000 from a Federal Government funding splurge. La Trobe MP Jason Wood announced on Monday 16 December that a number of primary and secondary schools across the districts will receive funding to assist in completing their "most wanted projects". Among the successful schools, Minaret College and Beaconhills College's Pakenham campus will both receive $7000 towards timber shade structures while St Francis Xavier College will get $9000 for a school wellbeing track at their Officer campus and $9000 to-
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wards an outdoor learning space at the Berwick campus. Kambrya College was successful in obtaining $12,000 for a new cross country running track and cross-fit stations while Nossal will put $7000 towards science laboratories and air conditioning. Meanwhile, foundation students at Cardinia Primary will become equipped with new iPads after receiving $10,000. Students at Brentwood Park Primary School are set to enjoy a new playground which will be accessible to students in wheelchairs. Nar Nar Goon Primary School will create a sensory room out of their $12,000 and Paken-
ham Consolidated School will resurface their playground equipment after securing $9000. "The school communities in La Trobe nominated the projects they most wanted," Mr Wood explained. "The Federal Government recognises the important role that schools play in our community and that's why we're funding small projects that will make a big difference at our local schools. "These local school projects will go a long way in helping our students and the local school community in La Trobe." The projects are all expected to be completed in 2020.
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The Berwick RSL was bursting with Christmas spirit as 20 young war veterans gathered with their families for a Christmas dinner on Friday 13 December. Organisers say the event honoured the veterans for their service and sacrifice as well as an opportunity to embrace the former service men and women into the wider veteran community. "They came together as a result of current conflicts," Berwick RSL sub-branch secretary Chris McKenna said. "It was our opportunity to invite them in a family-friendly environment and just sit back and enjoy themselves. "People were mingling ... for the most part they all enjoyed themselves." Mr McKenna said the sub-branch aimed to
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wider community". "It's all about embracing our local young veterans, welcoming them and their families into the wider community," he said.
Partnership a boost for buyers
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A new partnership is set to make the home buying experience easier. Property data leader Corelogic has combined with realestateview.com.au to provide a state-of-the-art price estimator, giving property owners and property seekers instant price value ranges for properties across the state. Every address searched has a range of property data and demographic information relevant to the suburb where that property is located. Toby Balazs, chief executive of realestateview.com.au, said nearly every home buyer used a price estimator in their search, and combining with Corelogic gave searchers the trust they needed. "We believe that we will have the most ac-
curate property data that can be accessed by home buyers," Mr Balazs said. "The breadth and depth of property data that Corelogic brings to us right across the country is amazing, and they've got a very strong name in the property industry, so we believe by us partnering with them we can provide our property seeking audience with more data, accurate data, and give them confidence when they're performing a property search." Launching last week, the price estimator will provide home buyers and sellers with an Automated Valuation Model on any properties they search through the portal. Mr Balazs said it would be particularly useful as the market goes through a period of fluctuation, with prices in general rising after a previous downturn in the market.
"I think it's an important tool in any market," he said. "Australians, as we know, are property obsessed, so there's no shortage of interest in property. "Whether it be an up-swing or a downswing in the market, it's always important to know where the value sits, but in what has been a tough market in 2019 it's always important to understand what those property price indicators are at an individual level, and then get it verified by one of our agent partners. "For buyers, sellers and vendors, to know what to expect if you take a property to market is very important. I think looking at clearance rates recently there's more confidence in the market now, so this partnership will only become more important."
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Mehdi Armadi, Adele Clydesdale, Ayanna Mehta, Natalie Templar, Emily Bloxidge, Izaiah Roache, Brianna Sherry, Liam Trigg, Holly-Jane Jamieson, Chloe Melbourne, David Howell, Jack Melbourne Kila, Indy Byrne, and Lauren Williams (nee Harrison).
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Kokoda Track reward By Jessica Anstice For the tenth year, the Harold Bould Memorial Award ceremony was held at the newly renovated Drake Tavern, formally the Pakenham Hotel, on Friday 6 December. Pakenham Secondary College student Ayanna Mehta and Lakeside College student Holly-Jane Jamieson were the award recipients. The competition is held annually and is available to all Year 10 students who reside and attend school within Cardinia. The two award winners receive a fully funded escorted trip to walk the Kokoda Track in the June/July school holidays of the following year to honour the memories and sacrifices of all those who served in New Guinea during those dark days of 1942. Harold Bould was killed in action and has
no known grave. He was one of five brothers from Cardinia to serve in WWII and his brother Keith was also lost with no known grave after being taken prisoner in Singapore. The anniversary celebration was organised by Alan Jameson, former president of the 39th Battalion Association and winner of this year's Shrine of Remembrance Medal. Eastern Victoria MP Edward O'Donohue attended the event and thanked the organisers of the Harold Bould Memorial Award and the ongoing support of Pakenham Racing Club, Pakenham and Kooweerup RSLs, Pakenham and Kooweerup/Lang Lang Rotary Clubs, Pakenham CWA and the many personal donors who contribute to ensuring the success of the award. Both award recipients were congratulated by Kokoda Historical director of trekking David Howell.
Mr Howell was accompanied by his track leader Kila, a descendant of the very famous Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, who is currently visiting Australia. On the night, Alan Jameson also announced that as from 2020 the Bould-Young Awards is to be known as the Bould-Young Memorial Awards thereby recognising another of Cardinia's heroes. Wilma Young AM (nee Oram) was an army nurse in Singapore escaping by boat to Banka Island when it was sunk by the Japanese and she became a POW for the next four years. On her return to Australia she met another surviving POW, Alan Young, whom she married. Wilma and Alan worked a dairy farm in Cardinia and had four children. However, she never forgot her fellow vet-
erans and joined Pakenham RSL serving for many years on the committee and was their first female president. She fought for better recognition for Vietnam veterans and lobbied for a memorial in Canberra honouring her lost mates - the 92 nurses who paid the supreme sacrifice. The memorial was opened in 1999. Her son, former Cr David Young, attended the 10th Anniversary Celebration and thanked the 39th Battalion Association for its work in continuing to remember and honour past veterans. He said the family were very grateful and proud to see their mother recognised in this way. The evening was deemed a great success by all in attendance including many past recipients, organisers, sponsors and guests.
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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For the entire journey
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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THE LOWDOWN Q&A
with Sifu Damien Chauremootoo, Casey martial artist and joint teacher of the EmPower Program at Casey Stadium
What martial arts skills do you hold? I have martial skills in Aikido, Karate, Kickboxing and Wing Chun Kung Fu. How did you meet your colleague Emma Carr and what classes do you provide together? I met Emma at the Wing Chun Academy and we now provide the following programs together throughout Victoria: Empowering Women, Dealing with Ambush, fighting choreography, health and fitness, anti-bully for kids and our disability program. Have you had a great response regarding your Empower program which helps people with disabilities and vulnerable women? The Empowering program has been very successful and we now have our programs running throughout most YMCAs and also different venue across Victoria. We are very grateful to have the support of many organisations including the Victoria Police such as for the domestic Violence cases. We have also been part of Quantas womens weekly program a couple of months ago. How will you spend Christmas Day this year? With my two boys Matteo and Niko. What's your favourite holiday spot? I love to relax on the beach so anywhere where it's warm and a beautiful beach. What is favourite book? Since the internet, I don't spend much time reading any specific book. At school I... Accounting was my favourite subject. What's your favourite movie? So many (Men of honor, Bloodsport, Above the law, etc) What's something people don't know about you? I speak fluent French and that I was born in Mauritius.
Best concert of live performance you have attended? It was a gospel concert years ago, great voices.
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Attend your local carols - There are events in most towns around Casey and Cardinia, so why not head along and help ring in the season with all your favourite Christmas songs. Santa might even drop in, so bring the kids for a night of family-friendly old fashioned fun. Check your local council's website for details of upcoming events.
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Cruise for Christmas lights It's one of the most beloved of Christmas traditions - decking the house in a rainbow of fairy lights. Take a walk around your neighbourhood and see what colourful Christmas light displays you can find. Perhaps you could get some ideas for your own display next year!
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Donate to those doing it tough - unfortunately for many in our community, Christmas is not the merry time it should be. Donate to a charity and help those less fortunate this Christmas - whether it be an animal shelter, Foodbank, the Salvos, or somewhere local like Backpacks 4 Vic Kids or Bk 2 Basics.
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College achieves record VCE results Three Haileybury students achieved the highest possible ATAR in the 2019 VCE as the school recorded its best results "by any measure". Georgia Lyras Musgrave, Sahil Nandra and Samyak Shah all received a score of 99.95. "Remarkably, 35.3 per cent of all boys and girls were in the top five per cent in Australia," says CEO and principal Derek Scott. "Fifty-seven point six per cent of Haileybury Girls College students and 52.2 per cent of Haileybury College students achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank in the top 10 per cent in Australiam" he said. A total of 37 maximum study scores of 50 were achieved in 15 subjects. Mr Scott says the extraordinary results are testament to the students' hard work and exceptional teaching. "The results are a record for a Haileybury cohort and, by any measure, are at the very top of performances by Victorian and Australian schools," he says.
Dux of Haileybury Girls College went to Georgia Lyras Musgrave. Picture: CONTRIBUTED "Haileybury is an open entry school and the achievement of 92.8 per cent of all students being in the top 40 per cent in Australia is an excellent reflection of the commitment to every student. "Our school motto that every student matters every day is being lived and is reflected in
students having the opportunity and the support to reach their potential." Mr Scott says while much has been much written and discussed about the declining academic performance of Australian students, Haileybury's 2019 cohort (and the performance of students over many years) has defied this trend. "Haileybury teachers are committed to using strategies that work and are based on evidence and they are committed to their students," he says. "I pay a tribute to all the staff for this exceptional performance. I also note the hard work of the students themselves and the commitment of all families. Great academic results are the product of a strong partnership between the students, parents and guardians and the School and its staff. "The result of this hard work is there for all to see - absolutely brilliant individual student performances which flow into an extraordinary school performance," Mr Scott says.
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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‘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."
Congratulations to our highest academic achievers of 2019 Anonymous ATAR 99.50
Sarah Blyth ATAR 98.95
Annie Guo ATAR 98.50
Lachlan Martino ATAR 98.25
Kaveesha Jayasuriya ATAR 98.15
Finn Colman ATAR 97.70
Georgia Hughes ATAR 97.65
Macy Austin ATAR 95.95
Cleo Seinen ATAR 95.80
Lydia Reiske ATAR 95.60
Paige Blyth ATAR 95.45
Emma Wong ATAR 94.90
Claire Coots ATAR 94.85
Jonathan Charles ATAR 94.75
Chloe Majstorovic ATAR 94.65
Sara Jovanovic ATAR 94.30
Samuel Schreyer ATAR 93.35
Sienna Vanderzalm ATAR 93.15
Ella Attard ATAR 92.35
Kelsey Hollier ATAR 91.85
Alexandra Elder-Hackford ATAR 91.15
Lucy Hill ATAR 90.50
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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs up A big thank you to the wonderful, kind lady who returned my husband's wallet which she found near Parkhill Shopping Centre, before we even knew it was missing! Happy Christmas to all.
Thumbs down 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
Thumbs down To the city of Casey for still not pro-
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"! pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Thug jailed over threats By Brendan Rees A former church boy turned wannabe outlaw bikie who tried to extort money from a man with threats to "f----n hurt" anyone at his home has been jailed. Heihana Burton, 26, pleaded guilty to charges of theft and extortion in the Victorian County Court sitting on 11 December. The court heard Burton on 9 October 2017 Burton attended Sandhurst Golf Club with coaccused Luke Jolly-bishop and another person, both of whom were Comanchero bikies. They met the victim who had been asked to hand over registration transfer payments relating to the sale of a Harley Davidson motorbike. At the time, Burton told the victim he was required to pay $2,000 for the "f--k around with the paperwork" The victim -"physically intimidated" - then
handed Burton his phone number. The victim paid the $2,000 but the demands from Burton continued including a request to "suss out a gold chain" or pay $300 if he couldn't find one, the court heard. After the victim spoke to police, police began recording conversations regarding Burton making threats to the victim "unless further money was paid," Judge Robert Dyer said. This included visiting the victim's home and saying "you're gonna get whoever lives there f----n hurt mate and it doesn't matter if you're f-----g leaving Melbourne, there's people everywhere." In November 2017, Burton stole a TV, two canvas posters, and 10 pairs of sport shoes from the victim's home. He was arrested at his home two weeks later after police carried out a search warrant and recovered some of the stolen items.
Burton, who was born in New Zealand, spent a night in jail before being bailed. But authorities cancelled his visa and he was held in immigration detention until August 2018. The court was told Burton's family moved to Australia when he was aged seven. He was brought up in a "strict and caring family" and was actively involved in a church community. As a teenager, Burton was involved in setting up a multicultural program at Lyndhurst Secondary College - which, in 2013, was the recipient of a government excellence award. The court was told after he left school, he worked various jobs but after experiencing tragic events in his life he began using illicit drugs and alcohol and met "undesirable companions" including members of the Comanchero Motorcycle Club. In his victim impact statement, the victim said he was "constantly living in fear now and
looking over my shoulder every time I leave my house". In sentencing, Judge Dyer said: "The crime of extortion, in particular is one that requires any sentence to provide general deterrence to others in the community". Judge Dyer took into consideration Burton had made "acts of genuine remorse" including writing a letter of apology to the victim and offering financial restitution. He added: "I accept that detention was made more difficult in the circumstances of your underlying mental health condition". Burton was sentenced to six months jail and a three-year community corrections order upon release with conditions including 150 hours of unpaid community work, and not to be associated with any member of the Comanchero Motorcycle Club.
Charity golf day chips in to raise $60k 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
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also made the day a success. "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.
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Drunk crash By Cam Lucadou-Wells
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 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 father 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. The man was kept under deep sedation for nearly the same time. He was not released from hospital for several months. 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".
"My life will never be the same. My boys will never be the same," she wrote. Most of Yual's passengers were not wearing seatbelts at the time. One was trapped in the car, all were hospitalised. Yual, who initially gave a false name and birth date to police, suffered multiple fractures. He required surgery for serious neck and spinal injuries and is still on painkillers. A South Sudanese refugee, Yual migrated with his family to Australia at 5. He achieved "good" VCE results and became a "talented" basketballer, Judge Quin said. He'd been selected to vie for a scholarship with a US prep school. But to his disappointment, he was refused a visa into the States. In the months leading up to the crash, Yual started drinking heavily and regularly partying with friends. Judge Quin noted Yual had no previous criminal history, and significant support from family and school friends. He was regarded as a hardworking, considerate young man, she said. Showing remorse, Yual pleaded guilty early, was young and had positive rehab prospects. He was willing to speak to students about the impact of drink-driving on him and loved-ones. Judge Quin said his offending was all "too common in the cohort of community members you belong to" - that is young men drinking alcohol, driving and disobeying road rules. "This experience shows the damage done on the road when you completely disregard the duty you owe to other road users." Young offenders weren't to be jailed in adult prison unless there were no other options, 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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New phase begins for historic avenue The first stage of the Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour tree renewal program has been completed, with 32 new trees planted to replace those that were in poor condition. The newly planted trees have been positioned in the landscape to replicate those that were removed to ensure the visual character of this living memorial is maintained. Stage Two works will start mid-2020 with the planting of additional trees at a number of vacant locations to strengthen the Avenue. Further tree removal and replacement stages will follow in 2021 and 2022 to coincide with their respective planting seasons. Casey mayor Susan Serey said the Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour was one of seven in the City of Casey, which were planted to commemorate the contribution and sacrifices made by local volunteers in World War I, and as a living memorial to those who served in the conflicts that followed. "As a number of the trees are now in poor or declining condition Council instigated a proactive removal and replacement program, with the support of the Berwick RSL, to protect the Avenue and preserve it into the future," Cr Serey said. In 2015 cuttings were taken from the Avenue trees and propagated by a specialised nursery, to ensure genetic consistency and historic link to the original trees planted. These new trees now over two-metres in height, have replaced the trees in declining condition. Edrington Ward Councillor Tim Jackson said the replanting program has been wellreceived by the community.
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 delighted" 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."
New trees have been planted along Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour. "We have received a number of calls from residents enquiring about the work and when we explain what we are doing, the response has been overwhelmingly supportive," Cr Jackson said. "The Avenue of Honour is clearly very im-
portant to residents and this project ensures that it will still be there for many years to come." Council will continue to engage with the community prior to the delivery of future stages and welcomes any feedback regarding the delivery of this significant project.
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2019 VCE Excellence 2019 was an exciting and momentous year for the students at St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School. They explored fresh opportunities, met new and different communities nationally and internationally and learnt more about themselves as learners, young people and global citizens through developing Courage, Curiosity, Character and Respect.
• 61% of the girls and 39% of the boys achieved an ATAR over 80, placing them in the top 20% of the nation.
We are particularly proud of our class of 2019 and congratulate the students for their contribution to school life, the broader community as well as their academic results.
• Three perfect scores of 50 were attained in Legal Studies and Language
We acknowledge the outstanding results and achievements: Dux for Senior Girls, Rachel Bright and Pranjal Pokhalekar both achieved an ATAR of 99.05, for our Senior Boys James Agahi achieved an ATAR of 94.95.
• 27% of the girls and 18% of the boys achieved an ATAR over 90, placing them in the top 10% of the nation. • Median ATAR: Senior Girls - 84, Senior Boys - 77
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WHAT’S ON Christmas services
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Narre Warren North Uniting Church are holding a Christmas Eve Service, Tuesday 24 December at 11pm, and a Christmas Day Service at 9am, 25 December. The Church is located at 1 Main St, Narre Warren North. For further information, phone Rev. Bruce Crowle on 0425 738 481.
Christmas party The Berwick and District Folk Club welcomes everyone to an Christmas open mic night to sing, play or recite a poem or just sit and be entertained. Don’t forget to dress up in your best Christmas gear. Friday 20 December. 7.30pm doors open. Music starts at 8pm at the Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road Berwick. BYO alcohol. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and the usual vast selection of foods are available from the kitchen.
Make a Christmas wish come true at Genesis The countdown to Christmas is on but it’s not too late to help make Christmas a little brighter for someone doing it tough this festive season. Genesis Health and Fitness club in Berwick is putting up very special Christmas trees this year and invites local community members to place a gift underneath it for someone less-fortunate. The gift should be wrapped and tags are provided, which can be used to indicate the age group and gender the present is suited to. Gifts will be donated to the St Vincent De Paul Society just in time for Christmas Eve, with the initiative running up until December 24. Genesis Health and Fitness club in Berwick 18-24 Clyde Rd, Berwick.
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Free Christmas lunch day Do you have nothing planned on Christmas Day? Are you perhaps alone this Christmas? Doors open at 11.30am on Wednesday 25 December at Hampton Park Uniting Church, 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park for Christmas lunch. Must book, as places are limited. Ph: 9799 7994 or email narrehamptonparkuc@bigpond. com. Proudly Supported by the City of Casey
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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. For all enquiries please contact Di on 0408343202 or email difen69@bigpond.net. au.
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Open up free community lunch Hampton Park Uniting Church, 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park Ph: 9799 7994 Every Thursday (during school term) at 12.00pm
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Prayers for Healing Service Prayers for Healing Service will be held at Narre Warren North Uniting Church, I Main St, Narre Warren North, on Sunday, 24 November starting at 9am. Everyone is welcome, even if you want to pray for healing for others, and then stay for a cuppa and a chat. For further information, contact Rev. Bruce Crowle on 0425 738 481 or bruce.crowle@ yahoo.com.
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At Christmas time St Andrew’s Berwick Uniting Church Christmas Services at 105 High Street, Berwick Blue Christmas Service A time of remembrance for loved ones who are no longer with us. Join us for a message of hope, joy, peace and love for all of humankind. Thursday December 19 at 7:30pm. Carols by Candlelight - Sunday December 22 at 7pm Sing your heart out Come and enjoy a special night of storytelling through the gift of song. Set in our historical building at St Andrew’s Berwick (165 years old) you can experience traditional songs in a welcoming atmosphere in celebration of this Advent season. Christmas Eve Service - Tuesday December 24 at 7pm On His birthday A great opportunity to come together and quieten our hearts and reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ before the busy day of 25th of December. We invite you to come and join in the celebration of Christmas Day which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to join in song and family
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time in remembering the true meaning of Christmas. The 25th of December is not just about opening presents and eating as much food as you can, it is about celebrating the coming of Jesus Christ. Wednesday December 25 at 10am.
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Narre Warren Seniors Narre Warren Seniors will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 11th December and will re-open on 15th January. All activities will resume as usual till the end of January. From February 1st, for about six months, the centre will be closed for building renovations. However most of our activities will continue at other seniors club venues in the locality. The Wednesday Club Day and table tennis will be held at Hampton Park Seniors, Indoor Bowls will be at Hallam Seniors, Line Dancing and Sing-along will be at Berwick Seniors while Cards will continue at Fiddlers Green. The Garden Club will make their own arrangements month by month, while the Gentle Exercise and Darts Group will be inactive for this period. Our grateful thanks to all those who have opened their doors to accomodate us. Our mobile phone number will continue to be 0426 736 467.
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Al-Anon Family Groups. This group offers help and support to family and friends of problem drinkers at weekly meetings. Seminar room 4 at Dandenong Hospital, David Street, Wednesdays 8.15pm.St Gerard’s Community Centre, 71 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North, Saturdays 2pm. Springvale Church of Christ, corner Buckingham and Windsor avenues. Fridays 10.30am. Details: 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon.org.au
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Al-Anon Family Groups, Endeavour Hills This group offers help and support to family and friends of problem drinkers.Meetings on Mondays from 10.00am at the Andrews Centre, corner Hanna Drive and Heatherton Road. Endeavour Hills. Details: 1300 252 666. Website: www.alanon.org.au
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Tips for a calm Christmas Christmas is coming. Are you feeling calm or frazzled? Here are some great tips for the home, head and heart. HOME If your home is a mess your mind will be too. Decluttering expert, Amy Revell shared some ideas of how to give our homes a quick calming make-over before school breaks up. 1. Declutter toys If you have time before Christmas, sit with your kids and go through their toy collection. Anything they no longer used can be given away to make space for new gifts”, suggests Amy. “This is a great activity to do with your children in December is to do a thorough declutter of their toys. Use the opportunity when you know they’re likely to receive new toys for Christmas to work with them to donate and declutter toys they no longer love and play with. Clear out space so that after Christmas when it’s time to put new toys away you actually have space to fit them and find a home for everything. 2. Clear out hard rubbish Go around the main living and entertaining areas in your home and declutter the obvious un-wanted, un-needed and broken items in your house. Anything that cannot be donated can be discarded. Tip: do it right away; don’t leave bags of rubbish at your front door or clogging up your car. 3. Donate to others Consider not selling your gently loved toys and usable household goods and donating instead. Drop these off to a charity organisation near you and they could have a second life with another family this Christmas. Important: remember to actually drop donations off as soon as possible and do not leave them in the back of your car until New Year!
Try to stay calm this Christmas by thinking of your home, head and heart. 4. Make stations Set up a “wrapping station” before Christmas every year. Other than paper, ribbon and labels, ensure to include scissors and sticky tape and remind other family members to keep everything together. The wrapping station could just be a big plastic tub in the corner of your living room or a designated shelf in a cupboard. HEAD Get your mental load organised. Crack out your calendar and face the reality of your time. 1. Make friends with your calendar Give your calendar lots of attention by checking in every couple of days. You can plan some things weeks in advance, but make sure the little things like gifts, food platters and Christmas clothes are organised at least a day in advance from an event. Try and make it a goal to avoid the last-minute dash to the shops or
frantically searching for a Santa hat. 2. Be realistic There is no room for perfectionism at Christmas, or any time of the year in fact. Saying no and “sorry, but we already have enough on our calendar this week”, is not only okay, but healthy for you and your family. Amy says “Kids are particularly tired during December with all the additional childcare and school activities so it’s okay to pop into an event rather than be the first to arrive and the last to leave. It’s even okay to pass on an event that you know will have a negative flow on effect to your family routine and capacity”. HEART Gives should come from the heart, not just from your head and purse. 1. Create a gift list Amy advises that before you buy any more
gifts this year, take a moment to write down who you intend to buy for and if you’ve already bought items, write these down too. “It’s easy to overspend at Christmas when you forget you bought something and buy another gift for the same person. Keeping a list will keep you on budget and help you feel organised”, explains Amy. 2. Go Christmas List Shopping Take your kids to two or three shops that sell things that you know they like and get them to wander around and look at everything. Once they show you what they like, you can take a photo and make a note of the price. Use this time to help your kids to understand how many gifts is appropriate to ask Santa for and if you think what they have chosen fits with Santa’s budget. 3. Buy experiences Amy says this year get creative in your gift giving and think about moving away from physical gifts to giving experiences. We often do this for adults, but it’s fantastic for kids too. Think movie tickets, play centre passes, local theatre group ticket, theme park voucher, lessons for a hobby (craft, music, theatre, sport), there are so many great experiences for kids that will get them active, creative and learning new things. 4. Make a gift stash Why not cook up a batch of marmalade, lemon butter, jam or apple sauce with your kids? Or maybe a fruitcake, shortbread or a gingerbread house? This won’t do for “big” presents, but for smaller gifts, a little hamper of homemade deliciousness is perfect. - Amy Revell, is a mum of 2, a Professional Organiser and owner of The Art of Decluttering course and podcasts: www.artofdecluttering.com.au
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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.
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Green space gift ideas Open green spaces for your home are important, more so today than ever. With lives getting increasingly stressful, becoming time poor and surrounded by traffic and buildings, it’s our outdoor living spaces that offer the essential calm and balance to our existence. It is critical, therefore, to give as much thought and attention to our garden enhancement, as one might give to the rest of the home. It will not only make the area more appealing but also increase the property value. A comfortable, relaxing, inviting space will make your family and friends ‘want’ to spend time outside. Here are a few novel ideas to consider:
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Festive finale at school It has been a festive end to the year at Officer's two schools, St Clare's and Officer Primary School. St Clare’s students have been preparing for Christmas each week by celebrating Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, with weekly prayer services and lighting candles on the Advent wreath. The students having been bringing items to school to donate to the St Vincent De Paul Society to make Christmas hampers. They have also been participating in daily kindness challenges during Advent. During Advent the St Clare’s community is holding a ‘Dunk the Teacher’ fundraiser. All money raised will be sent to East Timor to pay for teacher training. The teacher who has the most money raised against them will be dunked! On the last day of term St Clare’s will celebrate the end of year with Mass and a final farewell to the 2019 Year Six students. Some of the Year Two students were asked for their thoughts on Christmas at St Clare’s? Christmas at St Clare’s is celebrating Jesus’ birthday - Jasper Christmas at St Clare’s is helping others Rhys Christmas at St Clare’s is showing R.O.C.K.S (Respect, Optimism, Courage, Kindness, Safe) - Akshveer Christmas at St Clare’s is joy. - William Christmas at St Clare’s is fun times, respecting all the things you have and kind actions. Louis Christmas at St Clare’s is giving to others and spending time with family - Yolanda Christmas at St Clare’s is happiness. - Madison
Officer Primary School students were excited to perform at Casey Central Shopping Centre.
Beth puts the finishing touches to the school Christmas tree. 202540 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS OFFICER PRIMARY Just down the road at Officer Primary School, students are spreading Christmas cheer through song. The school’s choir was invited to perform at Casey Central Shopping Centre earlier this month. Shoppers were entertained by their renditions of popular carols, and according to Grade 4/5 teacher Julian De Zilva, the students enjoyed every minute of the performance too.
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form a set repertoire of songs that have been prepared over the past few weeks. In addition, the whole school will join together for the main event, a song performed entirely in Auslan. Mr De Zilva said it was also chance for students to share what they had learned during the term. “It’s a different way of communicating song, and seeing the whole school signing together is quite special,” he said.
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“The kids really love having that opportunity to get out beyond the school environment and represent the school and perform and entertain the crowd. “Because we are quite a small school, we asked for parent involvement and they were really obliging in bringing the kids to the shopping centre. That was a nice way for them to watch as well,” he added. Next up, the choir is set to perform at the Officer Primary School Christmas Concert in the final school week of the year. They will per-
Cale is looking forward to the school holidays.
Santa will take some time out of his busy schedule this week to visit Officer families and spread some Christmas cheer. On Sunday 22 December from 1.00pm, the jolly man in red himself will hitch a ride with members of the Officer Fire Brigade to visit the housing estates in Officer. The whirlwind tour will begin at Potters Grove estate and conclude in the evening at Rix Road North estate. Secretary of Officer CFA, Kayla George, said it was a local Christmas tradition. “We’ve done it for a few years now. We started doing it because there are a lot of new estates in our area and a lot of small families,” she explained. The CFA has plotted a route for Santa to follow with multiple stops, and Ms George said in past years they have seen up to 100 people at each stop. This year, the CFA tanker will only stop at the designated locations, rather than on the side of the road as in years’ past. Another vehicle will follow Santa’s firetruck with information about his next stop, so families can plan their own afternoon. At each location, Santa will chat to kids and let them man the fire hose for a short while. Ms George said anyone can come along, not just Officer residents. The tour is a highlight of the year for members, she added. “It’s one of our members’ most favourite days. We’re all looking forward to it; almost everyone from the brigade is coming.” Santa’s full timetable with approximate arrival times is as follows: 1. POTTERS GROVE ESTATE - 1.00pm to 1.30pm 2. TIMBERTOP ESTATE - 1.40pm to 2.10pm 3. POTTERS NORTHSIDE ESTATE - 2.20pm to 2.50pm 4. GRANDVUE ESTATE - 3.00pm to 3.30pm 5. ARENA ESTATE - 3.40pm to 4.10pm 6. ARCADIA ESTATE - 5.00pm to 5.30pm 7. KADUNA PARK ESTATE - 5.40pm to 6.10pm
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Santa will ditch the sleigh for a CFA tanker this weekend. 8. PARK CENTRAL ESTATE - 6.20pm to 6.50pm 9. RIX ROAD NORTH ESTATE - 7.00pm to 7.30pm Keep an eye on the Officer Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
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Avoid bringing home a sunburn holiday souvenir Bad sunburn in childhood increases your risk of developing potentially deadly melanoma, prompting warnings for Pakenham and Berwick 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. "The summer holidays in Australia are renowned for families enjoying long playful days in the sun, surf and sand," Mr Browne said. "Whilst summer holidays are the perfect time to reconnect with family and friends and recharge after a busy year, they are also the prime time for severe sunburn. "In addition to being painful, sunburn can have a far more harmful impact. Intense, intermittent exposure leading to sunburn at a young age significantly increases your risk of developing melanoma in the future." 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. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is damaging to skin cells as it causes mutations in DNA and it also impairs the immune system’s ability to repair. Intense, intermittent sun exposure leading to sunburn – particularly in the years prior to puberty – is the most dangerous. Melanoma can develop decades after such exposure. 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
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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+. "People relaxing on holidays tend to get sun-safe before they head out in the morning, but then get caught up in the day’s activities and forget the basics like covering up and staying out of the sun during hottest part of the day," Mr Browne said. "I urge Pakenham and Berwick holidaymakers to not become complacent and actively take steps to help protect against the serious risks posed by just one bad case of sunburn, particularly to children and adolescents. "And when you arrive home is a perfect time to check your skin for any changes. You need to get to know the skin you’re in and ask family and friends to check places you can’t easily see. "There are far better souvenirs to bring back from a summer holiday than a bad sunburn, which has the potential for serious ramifications." Summer holiday check list: Apply and re-apply SPF 50+ sunscreen Wear a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses and cover up Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day Get to ‘know the skin you’re in’, and ask family members or friends to check for skin changes in places you can’t see, as melanoma is most common in men on the back and in women on the calves. Opt for a keyring or fridge magnet as your summer holiday souvenir, don’t bring sunburn home with you
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By Brendan Rees Jayme-Lee Hanekom says getting her golden ticket to star in Roald Dahl's classic tale, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is "absolutely a dream come true." The 24-year-old of Narre Warren South is one of five actresses who has been cast to play bubble gum sensation Violet Beauregard in the new musical. "It's so exciting to play such an iconic role. There is so much about Violet that is just like me and then there's the crazy, mean, bratty side to her that is so much fun to play!" JaymeLee says. "Performing on stage has always been my dream! So getting to do that as Violet is absolutely a dream come true." Having begun performing at an early age, Jayme-Lee graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2014 and completed a Diploma of Music Theatre at Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance in 2016. She recently appeared in the Australian cast of The Book of Mormon and understudied the role of Nabulungi. She has performed as the Leading Lady in Jason Coleman's cabaret show, The Rhythm of Life and has toured Australia with Nickelodeon's Paw Patrol Live. Jayme-Lee secured the role of Young Nala in Disney's The Lion King in 2005. Her other musical theatre credits include Stage Art's 2016 revival of In The Heights and Stage Art's 2016 Australasian Premiere of The Color Purple for which she was nominated for a Green Room Award for her portrayal of Celie.
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Season kicks off in style By Nick Creely A battle of the premiers is set to kick off the 2020 AFL Outer East season, with Doveton and Narre Warren to face off in a Good Friday blockbuster at AJ Robinson Oval. The Doves (Division 1 premiers) and Magpies (Premier Division premiers) are coming off equally famous grand final victories, with Daniel Charles' side - which has recruited heavily in anticipation for promotion to the top flight - set to really take it up to a Narre group with a fresh face as coach in Shane Dwyer as they unfurl its premiership flag. It'll be the first time the two rivals have played off since Round 10, 2018, in the nowdefunct South East Football Netball League, and both clubs have improved drastically since that day. Cranbourne and Beaconsfield will also do battle on Good Friday, with the new-look sides set for a fascinating contest. The Magpies will unfurl their own flag when they takes on Berwick in the grand final rematch on 18 April for the opening round. Round 3 will see the first 'Battle of the Creek' for 2020, with Berwick hosting Beaconsfield, with the returning leg set to occur in Round 12.
Reigning Premier Division champion Narre Warren will meet Doveton, the reigning Division 1 premiers, in a Good Friday blockbuster. Picture: ROB CAREW Pakenham - the other side promoted to Premier - will play eight of its first nine games at home in 2020 due to a pavilion upgrade at Toomuc Reserve. Wandin also has a skewed
fixture for that reason, with its last home game in Round 15. Other significant dates for the Premier Division will be the Queens Birthday weekend,
which will see a full competition bye, Round 13 on 18 July for the Towards Zero Round, while Round 14, played on 25 July and 1 August will be a split round. The grand final - once more - will be played on AFL Grand Final eve on Friday 25 September, with the finals campaign kick starting on 5 September. From a netball perspective, Cranbourne won't get another crack at reigning champ Olinda Ferny Creek until Round 6. In Division 1, senior newcomer Berwick Springs kicks off its journey with an away clash against Belgrave on 18 April, while Officer hosts Gembrook Cockatoo in what shapes as an intriguing new rivalry for the competition. Monbulk will also take on Healesville to start the season in a historic occasion for the Hawks in their 1000th game, while Seville will unfurl its Division 2 flag against Emerald. Mount Evelyn will unfurl its A Grade netball flag when it takes on Seville on Anzac Day. The Division 1 grand final will take place on 20 September, which is on a Sunday. To view the full fixture, head to afloutereast. com
Rising Panther Ed is a New-man on the big stage By Tyler Lewis Ed Newman's ability to play 360 degrees around the wicket is why his name is on a Victorian contract. And that ability was on show on Wednesday 11 December when his side needed it most, against local rival Casey South-Melbourne. For the first time in the Twenty20 Super Slam this season, Dandenong was forced to chase after the Swans won the toss and opted to bat. A howling breeze towards one end meant scoring against the wind was crucial in setting a big total. Swans captain Luke Wells (32) threatened to tear the game apart when he skipped down the track to Jerome Jones and deposited him comfortably over mid-off, before sending one well
over the mid-wicket fence only moments later. Left-arm off spinner Akshat Buch snagged the Englishman, courtesy of some neat work by Jacques Augustin behind the stumps - the first scalp of the evening, but one that ultimately applied the brakes to the Swans' innings. Suraj Randiv (0/16 from four) and Buch (1/18 from four) were nearly impossible to get away from then on, bowling tight lines and lengths and restricting the Swans to 3/135 from their 20. In reply, the Panthers got off to a dream start. Brett Forsyth (13) and James Nanopoulos (16) got ahead of the run rate early, which meant wickets in hand were going to be the key. Swans quick Nathan Lambden then nabbed the early wickets of both openers, and Tom
Donnell went shortly after from the spin of Ashvin Adihetty, meaning Newman and nudger Comrey Edgeworth needed to steady the innings. Newman got away early with a clip off his pads through fine leg for four - already taking enough from the over to compete with the required run rate, risks didn't need to be taken. But Newman proceeded to ramp the very next ball for another boundary, a sign of not only his ability with the bat but the confidence he has in that ability, a valued commodity in cricket. Constantly finding the rope, and clearing it, Newman was the key in Dandenong cementing an opportunity at defending its Super Slam title. Newman brought up his 50, his second in two knocks, and continued to drive Dande-
nong home in an impressive run chase. In the first Super Slam fixture, Newman was batting with Nanopoulos and was struggling to get off strike after making a golden duck the day before and averaging six in all formats for the year. Nanopoulos then reportedly came down the wicket to tell Newman to hit the ball as hard as he could from now on, without much thought Newman then went on to make 69 from 40 balls. Since that moment in the middle in the opening Slam match, Newman has averaged 61.4 with the blade, proving to be a huge weapon for Dandenong, and is certainly validating why the Victorian selectors fancy him as a future player.
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ger (2012) and To The Galo's (2016) and with the same line as Peter Galo... He has had box eight four times and has won them all." Peter Galo has gone quick at Warragul; in November over 400 metres, he went 22.12 seconds - within a length of Aston Bolero's 22.07sec track record. He has also registered 25.95sec over 460 metres in September. Peter Galo is no stranger to Country Cup racing having competed in the Group 3 Healesville Cup - twice, the Group 2 Geelong Cup, the Group 2 Bendigo Cup and he made the 2018
Shepparton Cup his own when defeating a hot young field. In 2018, he finished second to eventual winner Aston Dee Bee in the Warragul Cup heats but failed to make it through to the final. The Warragul Cup has been won by some of the sport's finest sprinters including two recent Melbourne Cup winners in Aston Dee Bee and Ando's Mac. The Warragul Cup series is part of the TRFM Gippsland Festival of Racing:
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1. WHO achieved a place in sporting infamy when she stopped rowing at the 2004 Olympics? 2. WHO has taken the most wickets in Test cricket in 2019? 3. WHICH Aussie golfer was runner-up to Jack Nicklaus in both the US Masters and US Open in 1972? 4. WHAT nationality is former World Cup soccer star Franz Beckenbauer? 5. WHICH AFL club has had the most Brownlow Medal winners? 6. WHAT sport featured in the movie ‘Field of Dreams’? 7. WHAT rules, drawn up in the 1800s, form the basis of modern boxing? 8. AT which Olympic Games did Australia march behind the International Olympic Committee flag? 9. WHO won the first Miracle Mile? 10. WHICH legendary New Zealand runner died late in 2019? 11. WHICH racetrack annually stages the AJC Champagne Stakes? 12. WHICH father and son combination have both won Australian iron man titles? 13. WHO was the youngest cricketer to play for England? 14. WHAT is the length of an Olympic swimming pool? 15. WHICH horse won the Melbourne Cup in 1968 and 1969? 16. WHICH Australian cycling champion died in a road race in 1958? 17. WHO beat Greg Norman in a play-off for the 1984 US Open golf title? 18. WHICH cricket playing nation didn’t win a Test between 1929 and 1955? 19. AT how many Olympic Games has Australia failed to win a medal? 20. IN yachting, what is a spinnaker?
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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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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." 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.
Cracking contests all around 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 11-7 winners. 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
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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
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