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Princesses sparkle!

By Brendan Rees There were sparkles and glittering outfits at Wilson Botanic Park Berwick where hundreds turned out for a 'Magical Princess meet and greet' on Wednesday 22 January.

Children were all smiles at the school holiday fun-day as they had the opportunity dress-up as their favourite princess in a beautiful picnic setting.

The day was organised by Magical Princess Entertainment, a group of trained professionals bringing storybook characters to life.

Magical Princesses with three-year-old April from Cranbourne. 203323 Picture: GARY SISSONS

Stand down call Casey ratepayers have labelled Casey Council's latest meeting as a "joke" after refusing to answer questions of councillor Sam Aziz's whereabouts and just "acknowledged" a petition calling for their sacking.

Former councillor Lynette Pereira submitted a question to council asking about Cr Aziz's whereabouts which was knocked back, instead council announcing an "apology" on his behalf regarding his absence at the 21 January meeting.

"I think it's a legitimate question to ask where this councillor is - it shouldn't be secret," Ms Pereira said, adding the apology was "pathetic."

"They're harbouring a fugitive ... He's meant to be representing his community.

He absconds basically and gets paid. Wow ... shocking," she said.

It comes as Cr Aziz fled to Egypt late last year before the IBAC Operation Sandon inquiry began it hearings - where Cr Aziz was alleged to have pocketed $900,000

from a developer.

Cr Aziz's leave of absence expired on 31 December but Casey Council says "any further leave of absence would need to be considered and approved by council."

Meanwhile, he and 10 other councillors continue to get paid - all funded by ratepayer cheques.

At the meeting, Cr Geoff Ablett made his first appearance since the IBAC hearings where it's alleged he pocketed $330,000 from a developer; however he did not seek to make a

further leave of absence.

Shocked Hampton Park resident Sue Lanigan said: "This is my first council meeting I've been to ... what a joke," before labelling Cr Ablett's attendance as an "insult".

"You know what you've done and yet you sit there ... he's still accepting ratepayers money. You should automatically being standing down," she said.

Ms Pereira said: "He's got very, very thick skin."

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Hoons tear up street

By Brendan Rees Fed-up Cranbourne residents say it's just a matter of time before a hoon driver loses control of their car and ploughs into their homes.

The neighbours who live on Valepark Crescent say they are frustrated with louts regularly doing burn-outs and have called for the reckless behaviour to stop.

Mother of three Rebecca, who wished to withhold her surname, said she feared for her family's safety.

"We are petrified one day someone is going to come through our front fence," she said.

"Sometimes it's during broad daylight and times when kids could be outside playing.

"The situation that's around you can change; there can be grease on the road, there can be a slippery spot, you just don't know."

Rebecca said a traffic calming device - being a strip of concrete on the median - did little to deter hoon activity and pointed out a number of rubber marks on the road to Star News - with one about 30 metres long.

Rebecca said she had seen a matt black Ford with no number plates terrorising the neighbourhood.

"It's not always necessarily the same person," she said, adding the hoon activity happened up to five times a week.

She said the culprits had "rocks in their head" in they thought they had control of their vehicle.

"A couple of times that we have called police ... they did come," she explained, who "couldn't get over the length" of one burnout.

"They need to put something at the corner of Valepark and Wallis where those two streets meet so they can't come flying around that corner."

Another nearby resident, Shirlee, surname withheld, said she felt "uneasy" about the hoon drivers.

Cranbourne resident Rebecca says hoons are terrorising the neighbourhood. 203254 "It's not like the cops can do anything anyway. By the time I get up and get to the door they're gone; all you see is smoke," she said.

A resident of 12 years, who asked to withhold her name, said cars often conducted drag racing one to two times a week in their usually quiet street.

"There's a lot of smoke in the air too and they go for a good two minutes," the resident said.

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Others say they can't sleep due to the noisy hoon driving which was "always going on" and "not good for safety."

Casey Highway Patrol Sergeant Russell Bratton said police had a zero tolerance towards hoon behaviour and were conducting more operations in the area.

"We're impounding more vehicles than ever before," he said.

"The best thing is for people to report it as

much as possible so we can start gathering the intelligence so we know where it's happening," Sgt Bratton said.

"The more information the better, we can actually have more operations focussed on the key times so we can have maximum enforcement."

He added Operation Sumatra, which operated in Dandenong, would be expanded to Casey and Cardinia to target hoon behaviour.

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.

Public transport disruptions: Buses or coaches replace trains Frankston and Stony Point lines

2 Jan – 16 Feb 13 – 30 Jan 2 – 16 Feb

Frankston to Stony Point Flinders Street to Caulfield Moorabbin to Frankston

Cranbourne and Pakenham lines

13 – 30 Jan

Flinders Street to Caulfield

Sandringham Line

20 – 23 Jan 27 – 30 Jan

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

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

Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps Thompsons Road, Lyndhurst

13 Jan – 17 Feb

Lanes closed between Marriott Boulevard and South Gippsland Highway

Toorak Road

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Roads closed over weekend between Monash Freeway and Elizabeth Street

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Hearts open

Burnouts pull in the heavy crowds

By Brendan Rees

By Brendan Rees Big rigs and hotted up cars roared into town at the Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show on Saturday 18 January.

Show president Allyn Reeve said the event held at Rutter Park on the South Gippsland Highway, drew large crowds.

"We had about 109 trucks and about 70 cars," he said.

"The burn-outs are a big attraction, there were no worries about that; they drew the crowd from the fence ... they just running."

The show also included a jet car display, modified and vintage tractor pulls, a live band, helicopter rides, amusement rides, live music, trade stalls and food outlets.

Tens of thousands of dollars' worth of proceeds from the event will back into local clubs, schools and various charities.

Burnout fun at the Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show.

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Calls for Casey councillors to step down Cr Rex Flannery, who accepted the petition, said councillors should not be asked to stand down.

"The community becomes the judge jury and hang-man. They read the media and all of a sudden they become barristers and solicitors and they make decisions based on what they've read," he said.

"Nobody's been charged to anything. It's only alleged there's been conflict of interest."

Cr Flannery said the public were "jumping the gun" in accusing councillors of corruption and conflict of interest when "none of it's proven."

"I can't prove that people are guilty of anything until IBAC finishes its hearing," he said.

He added the CRRA was acting on its "selfinterests" so its members could run for council at the next election - an accusation the CRRA says is untrue.

"At the moment, the community don't trust them. We're paying for some councillors that we don't trust," Mr Dissanayake said.

"If there is election the community will vote and let them vote."

Adding further backlash to council, councillors voted to endorse a Special Planning Committee which will relinquish their responsibility for planning decisions after public confidence had been obliterated.

Speaking in her opposition to the Special

Committee at the council meeting, Cr Rosalie Crestani was cut off and told to "sit down" four times by the mayor, who said the Special Committee was "allowed under the Local Government Act." Outside the council chambers, resident Sue Lanigan said she was shocked by the councillors' behaviour.

"They were shutting her (Cr Crestani) down before she could even finish - that's rude."

"What happened to having a public voice?

They're supposed to be representing us."

Cr Crestani said she "should have been allowed" to express her "elected rights to represent community concern on planning applications" which she described "were being forcibly removed."

"They did not have my permission to form this committee so I can't see how they can go ahead with it," she said.

"Sure, the Local Government Act permits formation of special delegated committees but the same Act also recognises the oath I took and the councillor role to represent the people.

"The community can still convey to me if they have concerns about future applications.

I will find a way for them to be fully heard."

It is anticipated the Special Committee will meet monthly, starting in February and be open to the public.

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From page 1 The Casey Ratepayers and Residents Association (CRRA) lodged a petition of 27 signatures to council asking the State Government to "terminate" the position of all councillors "as soon as possible".

But council refused to publicly reveal any further details of the petition with Mayor Susan Serey saying: "I wish to acknowledge the petition received by councillor Flannery from the Casey Ratepayers and Residents Association."

Furious ratepayers said they were "disgusted" by the mayor's response saying council was "looking for an easy way out."

"You can't just say 'oh yeah we've got a petition'," Ms Pereira said. "They don't even read the petition; they don't say how many signatures are on it.

"These clowns do not know how to run a meeting. I can't believe what I just saw."

The CRRA's president Anthony Dissanayake said "it angers us that they don't discuss it" in relation to the petition."In way we can't expect any more from this council," Mr Dissanayake said.

He said it was their hope that councillors would be stood down and an election be called - as the CRRA believes if the State Government does sack the council and appoints commissioners this would "not be in the best interests of the community."

They are survivors of war ... so when they heard about the devastation of the bushfires it struck a chord with the ethnic Hazara community.

Regardless of their visa status, they opened their hearts raising more than $150,000 in only 10 days for bushfire affected communities.

Some are refugees, Hazara Australian citizens and asylum seekers - but all were united to give back to a country “that provided us shelter and protection.”

On Thursday 16 January, during a packed gathering at Doveton Hall, the Hazara community presented an honorary cheque of $22,543.44 to the Country Fire Authority and a further cheque of $133,477.56 to the Gippsland Emergency Relief fund.

The gathering was attended by political dignitaries including City of Casey and Greater Dandenong councillors as well as the State Minister for Small Businesses, Innovation and Trade, Aden Somyurek and CFA District 8 operations manager Jamie Hansen.

The donations were raised through campaigns and events organised by community delegates from across Victoria.

The Hazaras, who are native to the Hazarajat region in central Afghanistan, have fled war and understand the pain of facing destruction, poverty and losing loved ones, president of the United Cultural Support Inc, Sadia Ali said.

“We have come from a country that has been ravaged by war,” she explained. “As a result, we understand the pain of our brothers and sisters in the bushfire ravaged communities who have lost their homes, businesses and livestock to the fire across the country.

“Our country Australia is hit by one of the most devastating bushfire. We stand in solidarity with our brave firefighters and affected communities to help support them rebuild and recover loss of precious native wildlife.

“We offer our condolences and sympathies with the families and friends during the bushfire crisis,” she said.

Ms Ali added: “After fleeing war and persecution from Afghanistan and Pakistan, Australia became home for Hazara Community.”

Members of the Hazara community have signed up for blood donations with Red Cross Australia and Hazara construction companies have offered their support to help rebuild homes and infrastructures in eastern affected regions.

The Hazara Community will be collaborating with wider communities in organising a multicultural food and music festival to raise funds to reserve the state’s wildlife.

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Shot ’roo Frank loses fight

By Brendan Rees A kangaroo named Frank, who was recently shot in an arrow attack in Lysterfield Park, has died from his injuries.

The 65-kilogram roo underwent surgery at Woofpurnay Veterinary Hospital in Narre Warren North where the arrow was removed.

The kangaroo was found near Lysterfield Lake yacht club at Lysterfield Park which was reported by a member of the public on 11 January.

A team of wildlife volunteer rescuers including Sue Johnston, who works with animals at her own shelter near Lysterfield Park, came to Frank's aid and gave him a prescribed sedative before taking him to the veterinary hospital.

There, Frank was operated on and began his recovery at Five Freedoms Animal Shelter in the Macedon Ranges, in the last available enclosure.

Manfred Zabinskas, who runs the shelter, said Frank was badly injured and was given anti-biotics where his leg had shown signs of "healing quite well" - but the wound to his neck were "quite severe" and he died on Monday 20 January.

"The wound was so deep it actually caused nerve damage," Mr Zabinskas said.

"What we realised that when he was in care that he actually was unable to eat or drink so we got to the stage where we were watching him and noticed none of his food had gone, he didn't touch any green grass that we gave him.

"When we tried to give him water to drink he attempted to drink but he just couldn't lap it up.

"We think that he actually ended up with nerve damage that affected his ability to actually swallow."

Mr Zabinskas said his team put Frank on an intravenous drip and even bottled fed him

Frank didn't survive his arrow attack. with a special milk formula to keep up his nutrition while they worked out whether the nerve damage could be corrected.

"The injuries were more severe than we had hoped," he said.

Mr Zabinskas believed Frank was bent over eating when he was sadly shot in the familyfriendly park.

"I have come across so many arrow attack cases over the years. People would be appalled to know how often this occurs," he said.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning as well as Victoria Police

are investigating the incident.

Mr Zabinskas has called on the Federal Government to bring stronger laws to prevent dangerous weapons falling into the wrong hands.

"I can't believe that anybody like children can just order stuff online or go to a gun shop and but archery equipment - there's no restrictions on archery equipment," he said.

"You even need a permit for a sling shot but you don't need a permit for compound hunting bow."

Five Freedoms Animal Shelter Facebook page shared disturbing images of Frank's in-

juries which was share hundreds of times. The news of his passing came with mixed emotions among users.

"I am just about beyond anger over this appalling action. To hurt any creature is abhorrent, and the perpetrator should be put before a jury of animal lovers for judgement!" one post read.

Another said: "So sorry to hear this sad news. Thank you to the wonderful examples of humanity who tried so hard to help this beautiful boy.

Victoria Police have been contacted for comment.

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‘Idiots’ run onto track during race

By Brendan Rees Police arrested a man in Cranbourne West.

Sword and cash found in police raid Horses approach the intruder.

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A security guard tries to apprehend the man.

“Police have not received a report of an assault or any injuries.

“Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and appeal for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” he said.

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security who “put themselves at risk by intervening.”

“It had the potential to be a ... quite a difficult situation and the potential to cause injury and harm,” he said.

The louts, he said, escaped at the end of the track and ran off but the club was confident they would find them.

“We’ll come down as hard as possible on these individuals - they’re clearly not individuals that we need at race meetings.

Victoria Police spokesman Sergeant Cameron Scott said police were called to the incident but no arrests had been made.

“Upon arrival officers spoke to staff who informed them two people had invaded the racetrack but had left before police attended,” Sgt Scott said.

Police have swooped on a Cranbourne West property and charged two men with drugs and firearms offences.

Police members from the Southern Metropolitan Division Three Divisional Response Unit executed a search warrant at the residential property on 17 January.

They located an alleged illegal handgun, ammunition, quantities of methyl amphetamine, butanediol, amphetamine, ecstasy, a large sword and cash.

A 31-year-old Cranbourne West man was arrested and has been remanded in custody after being charged with firearm, drug and weapons offences.

He was due to appear at the Frankston Magistrates Court on 17 January.

A 28-year-old Cranbourne man was arrested and charged with drug offences.

He will appear at the Frankston Magistrates Court at later date.

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Police are looking for two hooligans who ran into the path of horses during a race at Cranbourne racecourse on Friday 17 January.

Footage shows a shirtless man sporting a mullet run onto the track as horses surged at the home bend during a night race.

The man, who had jumped a 1.3m fence and had been waving his top above his head, was immediately tackled to the ground by a security guard.

But the man managed to break free after a friend joined the scuffle and pulled the security guard away.

The shirtless man continued running in the wrong direction of the track while flailing his arms as horses bolted towards the finishing line - only metres away.

Both men avoided being hit by the eight horses - who luckily appeared unfazed by their intrusion.

Club CEO Neil Bainbridge said it was “unacceptable behaviour” and called for the “idiots” to be handed a lifetime ban.

“The club’s investigating along with Racing Victoria and the club will hold some discussions with Victoria Police,” Mr Bainbridge said.

“Activities such as that are unacceptable at a racecourse at any level and the club will be imposing bans on the individuals from ever returning to Cranbourne racing events and also encouraging Racing Victoria does to the same.

“We’ve got very good images of the individuals involved and we’re happy to identify them today.”

Mr Bainbridge also praised the efforts of

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Tuesday 21 January, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page about hoons doing burnouts and speeding up and down a residential street in Cranbourne. Residents say it’s only a matter of time before someone loses control. Here’s how our readers responded: Mark Mathews: One already did have a crash about 2 years ago, came out of this cres, up wallace rd and right into a power pole which killed the transformer we were all out of power for ages, and the driver and pass got messed up too...

Sue Stride: Thank you Cranbourne Star for all your stories. Hopefully when the Pakenham race track is built they go and get their thrills there instead of the streets.

Julie A Sonogan: Had a car last week in Cranbourne North stuff up their burn out and end up in my hedge. Scared me half to death. Quite regular in my street.

Have seen them hit my driveway more than once.

Shilo Van Sanden: We’ve been experiencing the same in Narre Warren and the cars have no plates either.

Vixx Gribble: My street is just around the corner, hate how busy it’s become since Coles was built.

Ben Kerr: You’d think that police would put their doughnuts down after the first few cases? A damned good boot up their ass will soon stop the hoons? berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Heavy rain batters region

By Brendan Rees A big clean-up begun after wild weather lashed the region on Wednesday afternoon, 15 January.

Residents were chocked by smoke blowing in from the bushfires raging in East Gippsland and sweltering temperatures - which was replaced by the downpour about 5pm.

Narre Warren State Emergency Service received eight calls for help after severe thunderstorms brought flash flooding and caused trees to fall onto roads. This included a large tree which blocked a driveway and damaged a car in Lynbrook about 10pm where SES crews worked during the night using chainsaws to clear the tree. Two trees came down on Baxter-Tooradin Road in Cannons Creek during peak hour while flash flooding on Pound Road in Hampton Park caused chaos.

Another job on Thursday morning, 16 January saw a roof collapse in Hampton Park.

Senior forecaster Rod Dickson from the Bureau of Meteorology in Melbourne said the highest rainfall in the southeast was 30 to 37 millimetres in Keysborough. Ten millimetres of rain fell in Officer, while 11 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in Cardinia, and 18 millimetres in Berwick.

"There was damaging winds associated with the thunderstorms but most of the reports were reported over the northern and western side of the city," Mr Dickson said.

Avalon was smacked with the strongest wind gusts - which reached up to 113km/h.

"Those more intense storms had probably weakened a little bit by the time they got over to Casey," he said. "We don't have a lot of observation sites down past about Moorabbin," he said, which received wind gusts up to 70km/h.

"The rain helped cleared the air a little bit but we've still got some general smoke haze less today (16 January)."

Meanwhile, P2 face masks were made compulsory for all Australia Post staff working outdoors where the air quality was rated as "very poor or hazardous."

"The safety of our people is our highest priority and we're continuing to monitor areas with poor air quality closely," an Australia Post spokesperson said.

"We've told our people that if they're sensitive to poor air quality, feeling unwell, or simply don't feel safe being outdoors, that indoor work can be provided as an alternative."

Ambulance Victoria said it was called to 232 breathing problem cases state-wide on 15 January - which was a 24 per cent increase on the annual daily average.

The deluge did not impact the Cranbourne or Pakenham train lines, however a Metro spokesperson said at 5.40pm an equipment issue caused by lightning near Victoria Park Station resulted in 26 replacement buses.

Heavy rain caused a roof to collapse in Hampton Park.

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Accused armed burglar defies curfew, court told

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Clyde North man accused of two aggravated burglaries in which he threatened residents with weapons has been refused bail.

Rawlin Laile, 26, was said to have been on a bail curfew at the time when he allegedly broke into two family homes in Berwick and Narre Warren South on 19 January.

The father-of-two allegedly disturbed occupants, and threatened them with weapons such as a hammer, police told Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 21 January.

Laile was accused of stealing a motorcycle helmet and gloves, hand tools and a motorbike from a home garage in Berwick about 2am on 19 January.

A male resident chased Laile, who had rolled the motorbike down the driveway and then fled on foot on Albrecht Avenue and Chirnside Road, the court heard.

Laile threatened his pursuer with an unknown weapon, believed to be like a pole, according to police.

Nearby, police allegedly found a backpack with some of the stolen items as well as a record of a police interview and other documents in Laile's name.

Police told the court that the victim's description of the intruder, including forearm tattoos, matched Laile.

In the second burglary in Narre Warren South, Laile allegedly broke into a garage while a couple and their young children were

home about 9am.

A man living at the house confronted Laile, screaming at him to leave.

Laile aggressively wielded a hammer that he'd allegedly stolen from the garage, police told the court.

According to police, Laile could be clearly identified on the home's CCTV footage.

Laile told a police interview that he'd been sleeping outside Trios Sports Club using his backpack as a pillow at the time of the burglaries, the court heard.

He woke up the next day to find his bag and shoes were stolen, he allegedly told police.

He said he then walked to a Clyde North home, where he slept until 11am.

In opposing bail, police argued Laile's serious alleged offending while on bail was "causing unrest in the community".

Laile, who represented himself in court, said that he could prove he was at a family member's home at the time.

He argued that the burglar featured on the home CCTV was "clearly ... not me".

Magistrate Costas Kilias said Laile failed to meet the 'exceptional circumstances' test for bail.

The police case against Laile was "strong", the allegations "serious", he said.

Laile was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court for a lawyer-represented bail hearing on 11 February.

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Aussie Day celebrations Plan to enjoy the company of locals by celebrating Australia Day this weekend at one of four council-supported events. There will be all manner of fun on offer at the free family days that are happening in Berwick, Cranbourne, Hampton Park and Tooradin.

Casey mayor Susan Serey encouraged residents to head along with friends and family to enjoy the festivities and celebrate a shared vision of being Australian with the community.

"Australia Day is a great opportunity to come together to celebrate our rich and diverse cultural heritage and the things that make us proud to live in the City of Casey," she said.

"It's a day for fun and food and enjoying ourselves outdoors in one of the many public spaces we are so blessed to share, but it is also a day that offers us the chance to reflect on what it means to be Australian and on the many different paths by which we each came to be here.

"As part of our ongoing commitment to celebrating those who make up our community, Council is supporting four different groups to organise free Australia Day celebratory events.

These days will include free food, children's and family entertainment, live music and more," she said.

Further to these events, Bunjil Place will play host to the Casey Australia Day Awards on the day, during which the City of Casey recognises those who consistently go above and beyond in their contribution to the Casey community as a volunteer, professional or community member.

"I look forward to joining others on Australia Day to celebrate those special individuals and community groups who give so much of themselves to bring their very best in the service of others," Cr Serey said.

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Picture: ROB CAREW Australia Day 2020 events Berwick Time: 10am - 3pm Venue: Pioneers Park, Corner of Peel Street and Lyall Road, Berwick.

The Rotary Club of Berwick presents a FREE celebration featuring emergency service vehicles, vintage machinery displays, the woodchop event and Cobb & Co horse and carriage rides. There'll be musical performances, children's activities, a flag-raising ceremony, food stalls, whip-cracking and more.

Cranbourne Time: 11am - 4pm Venue: Balla Balla Community Centre, Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East.

CHARM, in collaboration with other community organisations, will host a free family event to celebrate Australia Day with a sausage sizzle, traditional music and dances, art and crafts, children's activities and more.

Tooradin Time: 5pm - 11pm Venue: Sawtell's Inlet, Memorial Island, Tooradin.

The Balla Balla Lions Club proudly presents this great evening out for the whole family with a free barbecue (for the first 500 people), live music, prizes, games and competitions, entertainment, a family movie and more.

Hampton Park Time: 9am - 12pm Venue: Arthur Wren Hall, Hampton Park.

Come along and celebrate what is great about this nation. The Hampton Park Progress Association will present a free event featuring an Aussie breakfast, face painting, jumping castles, an animal farm and more.

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By Brendan Rees Businesses have given the thumbs up for a proposal to build a private helipad in Narre Warren, saying it will boost tourism and stimulate the economy.

Developers behind the proposal, Tabak Property Group Pty Ltd, have submitted plans to Casey Council for a chopper to take off and land on a roof of a new three-storey building called the Casey Towers Business Precinct at 77-89 Victor Crescent.

It is proposed the landing pad will accommodate six-seater helicopters that will be less than two-tonnes in weight. It will include a limit of three take-offs and three landings per day.

Under the plans the building would have a total of 221 car spaces.

In the application, it says the helipad would operate "without unnecessary disturbance to the surrounding noise sensitive users."

He further stated the site would "strengthen" the Fountain Gate Business Park as an "employment location of metropolitan significance."

In a statement, Tabak Property Group said they believed a helicopter pad will be a "great asset to our new development by giving our prospective tenants other options in transport if they desire and also for other local businesses in the area for their business needs."

"As well as of course be available for emergency services if ever required," the statement said.

General manager of Berwick Toyota Sam Freer, whose business is in Victor Crescent and Princes Highway, said he welcomed the plans for the helipad.

"I think it would add something different to the area and managed properly it won't cause any issues for the surrounding area given it is a commercial industrial area," Mr Freer said.

A helipad has been proposed for Narre Warren.

"It's an innovative new idea that will give the area excitement and a buzz that it currently lacks. In addition to this it may give people access to weekend joy rides, and of course access to an alternative mode of transport to places like Melbourne Airport which is a long way from Narre Warren.

"Obviously there are other things coming like Uber Air, this proposal could open up this opportunity to the people of Narre Warren," he said.

Digital Eagles chief executive Ryan Jenkins, whose business is in Victor Crescent, also said he supported the idea.

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He added regardless of the new three-storey building "parking is a really is significant challenge for this Victor Crescent area."

Casey Council manager of statutory planning and building Services Duncan Turner said the public notice process was still underway for the application.

"Council will consider all objections received and the merits of the application in due course," he said.

"No date has been set for determination of the application."

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Sikh group helpers give out free food

By Brendan Rees A group of Casey Sikh volunteers - who served thousands of free meals to bushfire-affected communities - say they are grateful for the "tremendous love" they received.

Undeterred by the raging fires and smoke, the volunteers of Sikh Volunteers Australia - a not-for-profit organisation based in Devon Meadows - drove more than 250 kilometres to a relief centre set up at the Bairnsdale football oval on 30 December.

They arrived at 1.30am and began handing out hot vegetarian meals and unloading their van packed with extra food supplies.

For the next 16 days the volunteers prepared breakfast at 4.30am and 'lunch' at 8am, serving up to 1000 people a day who had been

Sikh volunteers hand out free hot meals to bushfore affected communities. forced to live in temporary shelters.

Sikh Volunteers Australia vice-president Manpreet Singh said they saw it as their duty to help other Australians and follow the Sikh principles which had taught them to recognise the whole human race as one and deep respect for people.

He said they received the call for help after being contacted by the Bairnsdale neighbourhood Centre - which also assisted with accommodation and extra cooking facilities.

"We slept in the cars and decided to stay there," Mr Singh said.

"Every day we were cooking 50 kilograms of rice ... even the lunch we were serving the 800 to 900 people.

"People started to like the food and more people were coming to the relief centre."

Mr Singh said he saw emotional scenes during his 16-day visit. He recalled a time when a woman aged about 25 "did not say anything; just hugged the volunteers and started to cry."

Premier Daniel Andrews visited the group where he shook hands and thanked each volunteer.

2020 and more TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH As we head into a new decade and thinking about what this may hold in store for us all, I am mindful of the wise words of Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC): “Study the past if you would define the future” and so have reflected on what I have seen over the better part of the past four decades as I believe there has been clear, unique focus area in each one of these.

Having started out in the early 1980s as a software programmer, the focus was on quality.

Deming’s teachings on continuous improvement and a “Total Quality Management” approach back in the 1960s and 1970s began to bear fruit and it soon became evident to software development companies that this led to less rework and more reliable applications.

In addition, the American car manufacturing industry was overtaken by the quality-oriented Japanese as the world’s largest producer of automobiles in that decade.

Yes, quality was here to stay.

Enter the 1990s and this became the decade of customer focus.

Simply concentrating on internal results counted for nothing unless you were providing your customers with what they really needed.

Consequently there arose a lot of books and advice to seek first what your target market actually needed.

“Our staff (are our most important asset)” became the catch-cry in the new millennium as epitomised by Richard Branson’s famous quote that “Clients do not come first.

Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.”

It is pretty well widely accepted now that your staff are “ambassadors of your brand” and as such must be nurtured and valued and those companies that fail to recognise this do so at their own peril.

However, it also became a mantra that could easily expose the difference between words and actions and so managers needed to become more accountable for ‘walking the talk’.

The most recent decade has been very much about sustainability and the “triple bottom line” as the effects of global warming now became indisputable.

Any company that demonstrated an ability to provide quality results, focus on the customer, look after its staff and be environmentally conscious gave itself an edge in the eyes of both prospective customers and prospective employees.

So what will the next 10 years hold?

Well I think we are already seeing the focus here: “Wellness and Wellbeing”.

Fuelled by an increase in mental health issues driven by anxiety at work, a number of companies now offer personal support such as mindfulness training, flexible hours to allow staff to drop off and pick up their kids or even offer childcare facilities.

This of course has massive benefits in terms of staff attraction and retention.

None of the focuses from previous decades has gone away - they have all now become almost accepted business practice.

I strongly suspect this will be the way of things through the 2020 decade as well.

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Brigade members participated in a mega boot camp organised by Snedz Fit Studio on Sunday 19 January.

"This is a great example of how our local community is prepared to help by contributing towards the larger bushfire issue," the brigade posted on their Facebook page.

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By Brendan Rees Casey Council has given the tick of approval to adopt a plan for major development of the Casey Complex in Cranbourne East.

The community was recently asked to provide feedback to Draft Urban Design Framework (UDF) which outlines council's 20-year vision of the Casey Complex to improve the look of buildings, public areas, and open space.

The complex comprises of The Factory/ Shed, Casey Safety Village, Casey RACE, Terry Vickerman Building/Casey Stadium, Administration Building, Cranbourne Library, and the Balla Balla Community Centre.

Key concerns raised by the community were parking capacity, traffic congestion, pedestrian safety and improved amenity.

Following its exhibition in September and October last year councillors adopted the UDF plan at their 17 December meeting.

According to council, its priority is to extend the Cranbourne railway line to Clyde but says some of the more significant projects proposed are "unlikely to occur" until the Cranbourne East Railway Station is delivered, but the "UDF will support the considered and coordinated expansion of existing facilities in the short-term."

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"With improved amenities, shops, cafes and dedicated public open spaces the precinct will attract potential investment, innovation and community events and in turn open up job opportunities through education, community, health, recreation and leisure facilities," she said.

Mayfield Ward Cr Amanda Stapledon said the UDF would be a fantastic development opportunity for community members and visitors.

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Dr Tom McKenna and Dr Adam Young have joined the team at Berwick Family Osteopathy & Spinal Clinic.

Help at hand The team at Berwick Family Osteopathy & Spinal Clinic (BFOSC) pride themselves on providing the best patient care and all round experience.

Osteopathy is a hands on form of manual therapy that focuses on the whole body. Osteopaths treat the joints, muscles, ligaments and connective tissue of the body, through soft tissue massage, stretching, joint articulation and manipulation.

Are you suffering from aches and pains such as headaches, back, arthritic or sciatic pain, sports injuries or pregnancy related pain? Are you trying to move and function in day to day life better? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, it is time to see the osteopaths at BFOSC. Two new osteopaths recently joined the team.

Dr Adam Young has a keen interest in treating people suffering from headaches, chronic pain and sporting injuries.

Dr Tom McKenna, who grew up in the area, has a keen interest in treating people with neck and back pain. He has had prior experience working as a provider of ergonomic and healthcare products, and has been exposed to and assisted with many postural and musculoskeletal complaints.

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"For example, most heel pain is incorrectly assumed to be an inflammatory condition when it is nearly always a result of nerve impingement or tissue degeneration. Tissue thickening is often mistaken for inflammation, contributing to incorrect diagnoses and treat-

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Clinic's caring approach The Medical Clinic in Beaconsfield comprises a group of caring male and female doctors committed to providing comprehensive general practice care.

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A team of 12 doctors offer a range of health care services including chronic disease management, health assessments, 24 hour blood pressure monitors, Holter monitors, skin checks, PRP injections, ultra sonic therapy and cryotherapy.

There is also a dietitian on site as well as pathology services and a travel clinic.

The team at The Medical Clinic recently welcomed new colleagues, Dr Cathy Robinson and Dr Lwin May Maung.

Dr Robinson was born in South Africa and studied medicine at the University of Witwatersrand, graduating in 1995. She worked

in the UK for 2 years and in general practice in South Africa for 8 years before moving to Melbourne with her husband and 3 boys on 2008. She completed her FRACGP in 2011 and has worked in general practice in Berwick for 11 years prior to joining The Medical Clinic last November. Dr Robinson speaks English and Afrikaans. She available Mondays and Wednesdays.

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The friendly, professional team has been working together in the local area for many years and pride themselves on delivering the highest quality service and eyewear at competitive prices.

Optometrists Gemma Cowan and Huw Smallbone utilise the latest technology to test your eyes, including retinal photography and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), which is the most advanced form of retinal imaging to date. Unlike retinal photography which is used to capture a 2D colour photograph of the surface of the retina, the OCT takes a 3D cross sectional scan of the underlying layers of the retina. This may allow early detection of eye health issues that may not have been picked up using photography alone. 3D-OCT scans

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Cathy-Lea Dance Works has introduced the Ready Set Dance program for younger students.

Young feet get dancing Cathy-Lea Dance Works has expanded its preschool performing arts program to include the Ready Set Dance classes for 2-4 year olds.

Ready Set Dance classes run at the CathyLea Studios in Vesper Drive, Narre Warren on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings.

Early Learning specialist Dr Cathie Harrison explains the benefits of the Ready Set Dance Program, describing it as innovative.

It is designed specifically to introduce young children to the world of dance.

She said in each class, teachers explore aspects of the curriculum through playful approaches which are responsive to the curiosity and imagination of young learners.

“The children respond with active and joyful engagement and participation that enables them to practice and refine the skills and ca-

pacities needed for dance,” she said.

“At the same time, the children are extended across the various developmental domains of physical, cognitive, language and social development and use learning processes such as attending, remembering and problem solving.”

Through regular and sustained participation in Ready Set Dance classes. Dr Harrison said children develop positive dispositions to learning such as enthusiasm, independence, concentration, persistence, co-operation and the three Cs of confidence, coordination, and creativity.

“Ready Set Dance offers much to support the play and learning of young children in Australia and beyond,” she said.

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Do you have a child who loves to dance? Are you invited to watch amazing performances in your lounge room? At Lind-Elle School of Dance staff love to provide children opportunities to shine and grow.

Lind-Elle is an all-inclusive dance school for boys and girls, young and old, because everyone deserves the chance to dance.

Qualified teachers provide quality dance education in a welcoming and professional dance studio.

Styles include ballet, lyrical, contemporary, acrobatics, jazz, tap and hip hop, for 2 year olds to mature adults. Staff proudly facilitate students who dance recreationally for fun, those in elite competition teams, and those striving to achieve higher standards.

The school has a Dream Team that provides dancers a pathway from recreational to competition level, supported along the way to make their dreams come true.

At Lind-Elle School of Dance teachers are all about the journey. The support provided to students and their families is something of which they are all proud.

Lind-Elle is a Child Safe Dance School. Staff are trained in child safe dance practice and first aid and there is an on-site defibrillator.

The 3 studios are fully equipped with mirrors, barres and acrobatic equipment. Dancers and their families are welcomed and made to feel at home. Parents are welcome in the spacious waiting areas and invited to enjoy tea and coffee if waiting during dance classes.

The fenced outdoor area also provides a space where children can play. You will find ample parking onsite as well as safe drop off zones.

Dance at Lind-Elle extends beyond the studio. Students perform at fetes, festivals, competitions, floorshows and concerts at Bunjil Place.

Lind-Elle School of Dance staff provides children opportunities to shine and grow.

The Australian Teachers of Dance (ATOD) syllabus provides an incredible framework for exam training. There are also enjoyable social events where parents, adult students and teachers get together such as trivia nights.

Whether you are looking for a beginner class or something more advanced, Lind-Elle is sure to have something to suit.

Contact the studio to arrange a suitable time to come in and see the facilities first hand, have a chat and discuss how Lind-Elle can assist your child to shine.

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Pakenham classes are held in the library complex on the corner of John and Henry streets.

The Cranbourne class is held at the Senior Citizens Hall on the corner of Codrington Street and the South Gippsland Highway Both nights offer beginner and advanced rock ‘n’ roll classes open to all with no partner required.

The program also includes a special class at the end of the night for partners only to learn some of the different styles associated with rock ‘n’ roll including swing, west coast, jive, triples, line and partner dances and cha cha.

The classes are designed to be fun and easy to follow for those aged 10 upwards.

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

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The family room has a wood heater and the adjoining rumpus has built-in cupboards.

Outside is a double remote garage with built-in cupboards and sink facilities.

Tropical, low maintenance gardens surround the property with 3 water tanks (13,500lt, 10,000lt and 5,000lt).

Other features of the home include CCTV plus alarm system plus ducted vacuum system, extra shedding suited to storing a motor home, caravan or boat approx, 6 solar panels and secure front electric gates.

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Inclusion on the down-low

By Danielle Kutchel A new initiative to make Bunjil Place more accessible for those with sensory sensitivity was a quiet success.

On Saturday 18 January, the library and gallery at the precinct were modified for Quiet Hour, to provide a low-sensory experience for members of the Casey community who have sensory sensitivity or who appreciated the extra quiet time and minimisation of potential triggers.

Visitors took part in crafting activities and browsed Bunjil's library and exhibitions.

Arts access/inclusion officer, active communities at Bunjil Place, Jessica Moody, said the morning went well and had a nice, calming presence.

Now, she and the team behind Bunjil Place are looking for more ways to make the entertainment venue more inclusive, beyond the relaxed performances already offered in the theatre.

"It's about being receptive and acknowledging that yes, we've got people engaging with this space, but thinking about who aren't, and why are they not coming into this space, and what can I do to make that happen," she explained.

"We just see how we can do it in our own

The library at Bunjil Place was a calming place during Quiet Hour. unique way as a precinct ... we have a gallery, we have a library, why not offer it to everyone?"

A number of inclusive events are lined up for 2020, including an Auslan-interpeted performance of Magic Beach, large print and multilingual labels in the gallery, and an Arts and Dementia tour in the gallery.

In March, an evening show of Aurora by Circus Oz will be audio described - a first for

Visitors were able to create structures as part of the Home exhibition in the gallery, or visit the library.

a show at Bunjil Place - and will include a preshow tactile tour.

For Ms Moody, her role is derived from a personal passion: as someone who was born deaf, she is mindful of the experience of people who are unable to go to the theatre or enjoy other arts programs that are inaccessible to people with special needs.

She is grateful to be in a position to be able

to advocate for that community and recognises the importance of using the stories of people with disability to inform accessibility programs.

"We're happy for them to have a platform to educate and share with us.

"Wherever I can, I would use them as consultants or co-designers and acknowledge that I'm not the expert in everything."

WHAT’S ON Rd, Cranbourne East. Entrance is under the Casey Radio 97.7 sign.

Get moving this March Cancer Council is encouraging Victorians to get moving this March by taking part in The March Charge and setting themselves a walking, running or moving challenge for the month. Participants can Charge as an individual or compete in a team by setting a kilometre or hour goal and moving toward it throughout the month while fundraising for Cancer Council.

Find out more at www.themarchcharge.com.au

Australia Day

Voices of Casey are looking forward to an exciting program of Song for 2020. We are a nonauditioned mixed community choir and have an eclectic range of music. Our Artistic Music Director is Dr. Jonathon Welch, AM. We welcome all singers. Our rehearsals for 2020 start on Monday February 3 at 7.00pm at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village, 57 Gloucester Ave., Berwick.

Why not come and have a look and try us out.

Further details from Paulien 0412 741 195 or maritimes.1@hotmail.com.

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Celebrate Australia Day with the community at any one of the many events being held across the City of Casey.

Grab a snag, hear from local entertainers and enjoy the fun activities.

Find your closest event at www. casey.vic.gov.au

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Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc. General meeting Wednesday the 12th February at 7.30pm, in the meeting room at the Casey Complex, 1/65 Berwick Cranbourne road, Cranbourne. Please use Casey Radio entrance. Entry fee $3. Our Guest Speaker will be Des Tobin, the title of his talk will be, 'More Lives than your Average Cat'. He will speak about his full and busy life as a successful business executive within the funeral industry, how over his 80 years he has been a panel beater, a youth worker, a springboard diver, a golfing tragic, a university lecturer and a prolific writer. His most recent book (2018).

Just a Man Called Phonse - a biography of his father A.V. (Phonse) Tobin. Supper will be served after the talk , the General meeting follows.

Please contact Lynne Bradley at president@ nwfhg.org.au or phone 0413 182 551. All visitors are welcome to attend.

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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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Meditation A group session will include guidance and instruction in the practices of meditation and contemplation. Come along and enjoy the benefits of meditation such as wellbeing and peace of mind. Beginner and experienced meditators are welcome.

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Narre Warren Seniors 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 accommodate us.

Our mobile phone number will continue to be 0426 736 467.

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Narre Warren North Uniting Church are holding a dedicated healing service this Sunday, 26th January, at 9.00 am. 1 Main St. Narre Warren North. Everybody is welcome, and all are invited to join us for a cuppa and a chat afterwards.

For further information, phone Rev. Bruce Crowle on 0425 738 481.

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Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 BerwickCranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East from Monday 3 February 7pm - 8pm

Introduction to creative writing Have you always wanted to write but were unsure where to start? Unlock your creativity by joining this course. You will be introduced to the key elements of writing poems, blogs, short stories and novels. Even if you are a regular writer with some core background knowledge, you will gain new insights about yourself as a writer. Workshops facilitated by published author - Roderic Grigson.

Thursday 6 February for 8 weeks from 1pm - 3pm. Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East from Monday 3 February 7pm - 8pm

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Computers for beginners - level one This course for people with little or no prior knowledge of computers. This beginners course will get you up-and-running, teaching basics while moving slowly toward more advanced topics. It cuts through all the clutter and jargon of working with computers and explains in simple terms how they work. The course covers computer terminology, basic skills, creating and saving documents, using email and accessing the internet. Friday 7 February for 8 weeks from 9.30am - 12 noon.

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Technology fix it - free service Technology is supposed to make life easier but this is not always the case. If you are in a pickle with your mobile phones or your tablet we have a solution for all your concerns. Why not call us and make an appointment with Dolly who will help you understand your devices, fix up and learn how to use your mobile phone to get the most out of it. Also show you how to protect your privacy and make your life much easier.

This service is by appointment only so contact us on 5990 0900 Every Thursday 30 minutes appointments between 10am - 2pm.

Booking is essential by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or E: admin@ballaballa.com.au

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Cranbourne U3A Classes and activities start on Tuesday 28th January. Our Open Day is being held on Friday 7 February from 10am to 1pm. Retirees and semiretired can view some of our classes and speak with Tutors. Classes include calligraphy, paper crafts, sewing, knitting, several art, computer and language classes. Tuition is available for guitar, ukulele and keyboard. There are a variety of card games being played plus a Singing for Fun group. Line Dancing and Table Tennis are very popular. Also keen Fishing & Cycling groups wanting to share their activities too. For more information phone Marge 0410 304 308 or u3acranbourne.net.au.

U3A Cranbourne rooms are located behind the Cranbourne Library. 65 Berwick-Cranbourne

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Narre Warren North Uniting Church, 1 Main St, Narre Warren North. Starts Wednesday 5 February from 1pm - 3pm. No joining fee or annual fee, only gold coin donation for amenities, although a small fee may be charged for supplied materials depending on the workshop. First workshop will be working with air drying clay. Come along and join us on 5th Feb for an introduction into the use of clay.

For further information phone Rev. Bruce Crowle - 0425 738 481.

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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

· Berwick dog walking group ·

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

People with or without dog are welcome and also enjoy a coffee with Barry who set ups his coffee van from 6am-1pm every day. There is an afternoon group which usually walks about 4pm until 6pm. 'Off the lead' walking in the park is offered as well. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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By Brendan Rees A dove has been put down after being shot with a blow dart - in an attack animal rescuers have described as a "barbaric act".

Nigel Williamson of Nigel's Animal Rescue was called to Ardmore Street in Cranbourne about noon on Saturday 18 January where he found the badly injured dove in a garden.

Mr Williamson assessed the dove which he said appeared to have been shot in the stomach with about a 10 inch blow dart - with more than half it protruding through the dove's back.

"We then proceeded to capture the bird which we did successfully as it tried to fly away as it was still able to fly," he said.

The poor dove was rushed to Casey and Cranbourne Veterinary Hospital but sadly had to be euthanised.

Mr Williamson said the bird was a turtle dove which was not native to Australia.

"If it was a native bird we possibly could

have saved it ... we did actually have wildlife people wanting to take it but it was after the event," he said.

"Absolutely it's a barbaric act of an innocent animal."

Mr Williamson said he believed a "professional dart" had been used which he likened to a hypodermic needle.

"It is heartbreaking for sure ... we're just trying to find anybody with information." he added.

Mr Williamson reported the incident to Barrie Tapp of the Animal Cruelty Hotline, which he described as a "despicable act."

"This appears to be a blow dart and the Cranbourne police is to be notified as a dangerous and illegal weapon has been used and could harm people," he said.

The maximum penalty under the Victorian Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act is an $82,610 fine or two years imprisonment.

Cranbourne Police have been contacted for comment.

Nigel Williamson of Nigel’s Animal Rescue shows a dove which he found with what appeared to be a blow dart through its body.

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‘High-level’ family violence accused refused bail

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Pakenham man with a long history of family violence has been refused bail after a series of violent, jealous threats and break-ins at his expartner's house.

The man faced 20 charges including persistently breaching a full intervention order protecting the ex-partner over nine days in January, a Dandenong Magistrates' Court bail hearing was told.

In defiance of the order, he'd stayed over at her home, sent obscene texts and threats to kill her, and repeatedly checked there were no

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The partner felt "physically ill" during the barrage of threats, police told the court.

Twice, he broke into her home. On the last occasion, as she called triple-0, he kicked in the front door.

The force splintered the door frame and sent the door lock flying across the room, the court heard.

He damaged her fingernail as he snatched away her phone and fled from the house.

At the time, the man was already facing two charges of breaching an intervention order protecting the same victim, the court heard.

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Tough loss for Swans

By Nick Creely

Rising Casey-South Melbourne opener Ash Chandrasinghe is a player to watch in the coming years.

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By Nick Creely As the years go on, and talented Casey-South Melbourne opening batsman Ashley Chandrasinghe continues to develop his game, he's going to be a tiring sight for opposition bowlers.

A batsman with the ability to occupy the crease for long periods of time regardless of the conditions, stay focused in the moment and never waver from their focus don't grow on trees.

So its little wonder the stylish 18-year-old left hander is forging a strong reputation at representative and club level.

While Chandrasinghe, a self-described 'nudger' with the blade in hand - who has scored 53 off 112 balls, 44 off 97, 36 off 55 and 44 not out off 60 throughout the season in the seconds for the Swans - prefers to occupy the crease, grind down the bowlers and then capitalize, his Youth Premier League tournament last week for the Southern Pioneers' Under 18 side showed a different side to his game.

And as that part of his game continues to evolve, look out.

In the Twenty20 format - in which the Pioneers went undefeated but had three games cancelled due to smoke from the bushfires Chandrasinghe shone, overcoming self-doubt about his abilities with the white-ball to be the leading run-scorer of the tournament.

At a strike rate of 115.1, Chandrasinghe crunched 206 runs at an average of 206, striking scores of 55, 88 not out, 14 not and 49 not out against some of the most talented young

cricketers in Victoria.

"It was interesting; I didn't even know there was a smoke policy to be honest. It was a little difficult to keep the concentration levels up during the day, but I think as a group we did well, stayed focused and got around each other," he said of the tournament.

"But I was a bit nervous coming in to the tournament, I believe I'm a bit of a nudger and I like staying in for long periods of time, so I was a bit nervous going into such a high tempo game.

"I had to believe in myself, it was a bit tough but I ended up surprising myself, and probably surprised some other people as well."

But despite an obvious ability to find the boundary at a rapid rate, Chandrasinghe is technically gifted and extremely patient, and adopts a classical opening batters approach, similar to that of his role models, ex-International legends Mike Hussey and Kumar Sangakkara, both left-handers who possess an incredible attitude towards the game.

"It's about ball-by-ball concentration, and just trusting my technique and allowing myself to get in and stay there for as long as I can," he said.

"If you stay in there, you'll make runs, and that's my mindset when I'm batting.

"I've been taught that if nothing's going right for you on the day, that technique is something you can always fall back on, so I try and focus on that a lot."

With the momentum gathered from a whirlwind tournament, the rising star's focus is now on continuing to improve his game

at club level with the Swans, and hopefully breaking through for a first XI debut.

"It was a little bit disappointing at the start of the season to get a few starts and not go on with it and with the Carnival just passing it was pleasing to get some results for the hard work," he explained.

"Starts are better than nothing, I'm happy with how I'm starting my innings', but a few more scores would be good.

"I'm trying to push for ones selection, so another couple of big scores would top the season off well I guess. For the rest of the season, I'll try and push my case - I need to work hard for it, need a few more scores and try and make my ones debut."

Chandrasinghe first played Premier Cricket at the Swans in 2015/16 after playing two games for the Dandenong fourths in 2014/15, and has since worked his way up the grades to play 67 matches, including a breakthrough century in the seconds last season.

He's also been part of the representative programs for Victoria at the Under 17 National Championships and with the Pioneers since the under 14s.

And he credits his rapid development to a few key people along his journey who have guided him along the right path to a bright future in cricket.

"Brian (Keogh) at Casey has been a massive help for me, he's always got my back and obviously my family, especially Dad taking me to training, and my personal coach Owen Mottau have been massive," he said.

Casey-South Melbourne's finals hopes in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition took another hit, going down to a youthful Monash Tigers at Central Reserve on Saturday.

The Swans were always behind in the game with stars Luke Wells and Nathan Freitag after winning the toss and batting, as well as emerging duo Aaron Fernando and Joel Mitchell back in the sheds with the score 4/27 after a searing spell from Tigers quick Marcus Berryman (4/41).

Upon his return to the first XI, Lachie Sperling (21) looked terrific, dispatching young spinner Reiley Mark for two monster sixes on his way to a 34-run stand with Michael Wallace, but a horror run-out - just as the pair looked settled - was the catalyst for a middleorder collapse.

Despite Wallace (51 not out) playing a lone hand in a terrific knock from the stylish leftie, who seems to thrive on the pressure and responsibility, the Swans were rolled for 125, with the pace of Mitch Perry (3/12), as well as the wily mediums from Andrew Humphries (2/16) proving too hard a task to handle.

But the Tigers didn't have it all their own way in the chase. In fact, at one point, it looked as if the Swans could pull off one of their most impressive wins of the season.

Seamer Jordan Hammond (1/9) managed to find the edge of opener Kyle Viccars in his second over, in what proved to be an excellent new-ball spell, before a double strike by leggie Luke Wells (2/27) saw the home side slump to 3/38.

With the pressure well and truly on the home side to respond, the Tigers lifted another gear.

The returning Scott Edwards (58 not out) - who looked confident and stylish from the outset - built the chase with Berryman (33) putting a dent in the Swans' faint flicker, and the home side cruised to victory with six wickets and 15 overs to spare.

The Swans will be looking to bounce back on Saturday when they take on Northcote at home for day one of the two-dayer.

Luke Wells gave the Swans a faint flicker of hope on Saturday by snaring two wickets.

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Binns is striving for great things in the middle

By Tyler Lewis The name Jaxon Binns is destined to be up in lights.

Whether it is on the football field or cricket field, the Berwick youngster is taking strides in each sport he plays.

Binns has recently been selected for the Under 15s Victorian State side in cricket which will compete in Ballarat from 20 February to 27 February after stringing together some strong representative form to go along with his form for Berwick in the Dandenong District Cricket Association.

The top order bat begun his juniors for the Bears, before having a muck around stint in the West Gippsland competition with some mates - but his return has been a challenge against some quality attacks, but is one he has enjoyed.

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for Upper Beaconsfield, I got to play with my mates and their dad, we played with a fatherson team and it was pretty fun muck around team. "(But) it has been a massive step up (coming back to Berwick).

"It has been challenging at times but still really fun because I still get to play with mates over the time at Berwick and I am really enjoying it.

"I just feel playing the higher grades I get more out of it. Having better bowlers for longer times, every team has good bowlers and they don't fall away as most teams did last year."

As a youngster who has paved the way for a successful future, many influences have come and gone along the way. None other than his batting coach who knows what it takes to be at the highest level, and some familiar names down at Arch Brown Reserve.

"The coach Will Carr has been a really big help," he said.

"I have a batting coach Bathiya Perera who has been a really big help for me on my cricket

career. They (both) have helped me out a lot.

"He (Matt Chasemore) has also been a really big influence. I look up to him a lot and try to play like he does, when he comes to training he helps me out a bit and speaks to me about how I am going with my cricket."

While the appetite for success in the upcoming Victorian tournament is clear for Binns, his future in which sport he is to pursue isn't as vivid as he can't get enough of either sport each week.

"I want to first have some fun and make some new friends," he said.

"But to make as many runs as I can, and really put my name up there for next year.

"I am still not sure (between footy and cricket). I love both of them and it is going to be a very hard decision."

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By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 AND 2 REVIEW - ROUND 10 Now that's a statement.

Springvale South's electric form continued in the Dandenong District's Turf 1 grade on Saturday, with the Bloods putting in a mighty performance against a fellow finals aspirant, Narre South.

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The Bloods haven't dropped a game since the opening round against Berwick, and continue to play like a side hell-bent on going a step further, and one that is still being driven by the disappointments of the previous two seasons despite a glittering of new faces throughout the side.

On a tricky deck, Bloods skipper Ateeq Javid elected to bat in the one-day clash, but the overseas pro was, in a rare sight, quickly back in the sheds courtesy of seamer Tim Phillips (2/26).

As per usual, the aggressive Nathan King (46) took to the Lions' new-ball bowlers, but the Lions found regular breakthroughs, removing King, and classy middle-order pair Ryan Quirk (20) and Akshay Ballal (29) for starts.

In-form Lions all-rounder, Morteza Ali's (3/26) dynamic spell helped tear through the Bloods' middle order, but a crucial knock from Tim Ford (25 not out) helped lift the visitors to 9/160 off its 40 overs, setting up an intriguing chase.

Little did the players, and the spectators know at the time, but Ford would carry his momentum with the bat into a match-winning bowling spell, and one of the performances of the season to date.

Tearing through the Lions' top and middle orders featuring handy names such as Morteza Ali, Scott Phillips, Jonty Jenner, Ashan Wijayakumara and Matthew Brooks, Ford took the first six wickets of the chase, leaving the home side in a world of hurt at 6/42.

With eight overs of immense pressure from Ford producing 6/19, the damage was well and truly done, with the Lions rolling over for 60, with left-arm tweaker Jarryd Straker (3/10) finishing things off for the Bloods.

In another statement down at Frawley Road, Hallam Kalora Park pipped the powerful Buckley Ridges in a final-ball thriller by just one-run to keep its finals hopes well and truly alive.

Sitting down the pack and needing a few major scalps along the way to stay in touch, the Hawks produced arguably its finest performance in a couple of seasons, digging deep despite David White once again dominating proceedings with the bat.

Using the size of the ground to its advantage, the Hawks never allowed the Bucks to settle after winning the toss and batting, with the experience of Leigh Booth (30), Ryan Hillard (46), Jagveer Hayer (54) and skipper Ben Hillard (21) knocking the ball around in a powerful start.

Kevin Kean (35 off 24 balls) ensured the Hawks would set an imposing chase for the champion Bucks, reaching 5/214 off its 40 overs.

The Hawks got off to the perfect start with the ball, removing Daniel Watson in the opening overs, but the opposition headache that is David White continued to cause issues.

The Bucks skipper - playing a more tempered innings than has been customary in his time in the association - anchored the chase despite a steady flow of wickets falling through the middle.

White - coming off consecutive scores of 80 and 95, as well as a 99 two games prior - once again loomed as the key, joining forces with all-rounder Jerome Jones at 5/138, and with a half-century already to his name.

The pair slammed on 64 runs, with White finally breaking through for his first century of the season, in another dominant performance for the South African.

But on 101, seamer Chris Pereira (2/44) broke through in a crucial double strike, with White holing out to the deep, before Suren Ekanayake fell first ball and giving the Hawks the upper hand with an over to spare.

In a tense final over, bowled by the reliable Leigh Booth (2/41), the Bucks found bat on ball to bring it down to a simple equation off the final ball: two to win, and one to draw, with Matthew Goodwright on strike.

But nailing the perfect yorker, sending the stumps flying, Booth found a way to snare a wicket and claim a famous win, and one that leaves them with a sniff at finals cricket.

A match-winning effort from star all-rounder Ruwantha Kellepotha, meanwhile, saw Berwick recover in time to post a win against Heinz Southern Districts at Arch Brown Reserve.

After the Cobras elected to bat, the Bears were once again impressive with the ball, restricting the visitors to just 9/133 off its 40 overs, with skipper Kaushalya Weeraratne the lone hand with a stylish 47.

But the leggies of Kellepotha were vital for the home side, snaring 3/26 from his six overs and providing crucial breakthroughs at the back-end of the innings.

With a small target to race down, the Bears got off to a rocky start, sitting 4/57 with skipper Matthew Chasemore and keeper batsman Jordan Cleland back in the sheds.

Kellepotha (58 not out) proved the key through the middle, with the Bears falling to 6/98, using aggression and excellent stroke making to guide the home side to victory with six overs to spare.

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Nanopoulos catches Gill

By Tyler Lewis At 3:49pm on Saturday, James Nanopoulos etched his name further into Dandenong Cricket Club folklore when he dismissed Ringwood champion David King.

The all-rounder now leads the way as the Panthers' all time wicket taker, surpassing Roger Gill (313).

Earlier in the day, Dandenong skipper Tom Donnell won the toss and had very little hesitation in batting first.

He immediately set the tone with his Kookaburra blade, reminding some of the competition's most potent quicks that pitching it in their half will not go unpunished.

Donnell's opening partner Brett Forsyth found his time in the middle a little more difficult than he, but still managed to hang around with Donnell, as the pair posted yet another partnership of over 50, their 52nd together.

Donnell swiftly moved to 50, a 45th Vic Premier Cricket half-century - highlighted not only by his trademark pulls and cuts, but a lofted square drive that slapped into the pavilion.

A spurt of wickets from David King before drinks, collecting Forsyth (18), Donnell (51) and Comrey Edgeworth (10) had the Rams back in the game as the Panthers were 3/91 at the half-way mark.

Dandenong spinner Akshat Buch sends one down at Shepley Oval on Saturday. 203216 Picture: ROB CAREW Ed Newman sustained his rise as a genuine star this season with an impressive 45, before the Panthers hit a major halt with less than 10 overs to go.

Nanopoulos, Augustin and Newman all departed in the space of two overs, without adding any runs to the scorebook - bringing back the Panthers' potential total.

After a few minor cameos from Peter Cassidy and Suraj Randiv, Dandenong were dismissed for 196.

After the thud of the brand new ball hitting Tom Rogers' bat then the pavilion roof inside the first over from Josh Shaw, there was a deathly silence around Shepley Oval from the Dandenong faithful who came to watch a historical day.

But they soon found their voice, when Randiv caught the edge of Rogers and brought the all-important partnership of King and Ian Holland to the crease.

Enter James Nanopoulos.

With King trying to work into the gap on the leg side, the champ miscued his stroke and found the safe hands of a diving Comrey Edgeworth at mid-wicket, cracking open the match for the Panthers and more importantly, making the record his own.

In typical Nanopoulos fashion, he wasn't finished, claiming another wicket only a number of deliveries later to send a ripple through the Rams top order.

Akshat Buch got in on the action with a scalp of his own, before Cassidy snared the match defining wicket of Ian Holland, who tried to slash through the offside and could only find a thick edge that was taken astoundingly on the rise by gloveman Jacques Augustin

who was up to the jump.

The Panthers smelt blood and went for the kill, removing the Rams for just 103 to secure a 93-run victory.

MPCA PENINSULA ROUND 10 Pearcedale suffered another defeat, this time at the hands of Heatherhill.

The Dales bowled for 65 overs in the first dig, where the Hawks posted 250 and sent Pearcedale in.

Bowled out for 90 in the first innings, Heatherhill sent the Dales back in for another bat, trailing by 160.

Pearcedale fell to 7/68 and avoided another outright defeat, with time to thank after another poor set of batting displays.

VICTORIAN SUB-DISTRICT - NORTH/WEST ROUND 10 (DAY ONE) Endeavour Hills are in a tricky position after a tough day away from home against Balwyn.

The Eagles won the toss and had a bat, but could only muster up 105 in 62.4 overs, with the reliable Vinu Mohotty the only to show resistance with a gritty 39.

Balwyn did what they needed to with 20 overs to bat towards the end of the day, and got through unscathed with 23 runs on the board.

Cranbourne’s bushfire fundraiser is a huge success Last Saturday, Cranbourne Bowls Club held a special fundraiser social day in support of the recent bushfires.

Local businesses donated a number of prizes on the day and as well as bowls being played by over 80 bowlers the club managed to raise over $3,000 on the day which will all go towards bowling clubs that have been devastated by the recent bushfires.

Master of ceremonies on the day, assistant chairperson Tony Collins was in great form and had all bowlers and guests fully entertained with his great humour.

Tony was well supported by his committee Barry Graham, Lyn Quigg, Stan Myers and Doug Boggie and many others who helped out to put this great day on in short notice.

Tony went on to pay tribute to the fantastic support given by local traders, neighbour bowls clubs in particular Cranbourne RSL who came along to support the cause and the great generosity from all Cranbourne club members who came along and supported the day financially.

Meanwhile, the club singles final recently was a tough encounter between club chief John McKenna and Ray Travica in a game that could have gone either way with Travica starting well but pegged back by McKenna who hit the lead late in the game which had the crowd on edge.

John McKenna with club champion Ray Travica.

Tom De Pradines in action during the Cranbourne Bowls Cup bushfire fundraiser.

But it was Travica who steadied at the very end to win by six shots and claim his fourth singles title at the club.

Ray won his first title in 1992 and not long after left the club to play with Melbourne club in the metro competition and went on to play

bowls at Premier Level. Ray returned to the club when Cranbourne joined the metro competition and played Division 1 for Cranbourne.

He then went on to win club singles championships in 2007 and 2011.

Ray then went on to gain more bowling experience at other clubs and then returned home to Cranbourne this year and has now be rewarded with another club championship as well as skipping in the top side at Cranbourne.

Ray has also represented Cranbourne in the champion of champion competition and so far remains undefeated with the prospect of going all the way for a possible state title.

And in other news around the club, Jim Hanks has had to retire from bowls due to ill health and now resides at a local retirement village.

Jim has been a member of the club for over 35 years and during that time he put in countless number of hours helping out at the club in assisting the treasurer for ten years and then becoming treasurer himself in 2005 to 2008 and until recently he was the club auditor.

Jim was awarded a certificate of Achievement and Thank you for participation and for his loyal support of Cranbourne Bowling Club.

The award was presented to him by club welfare officer, Roger Roscoe.

Greyhound racing to support bushfire affected region and participants have rallied behind fire affected communities.

"And I can't think of a better way to celebrate Australia Day than by continuing that support at our race meetings on the day.

"On Australia Day at Sale we will be raising funds for the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund in conjunction with the Victorian CFA." Ms Duncan said there would be raffles, sponsored race names, a gold coin donation Aussie BBQ, gold coin face painting, gold coin jumping castle and memorabilia auction.

"All our clubs have thrown their support behind the bushfire appeal and each are hold-

ing fundraisers at their tracks," she said.

"I urge everyone to get along to their local track to support bushfire fundraising and have a great family day out while doing so."

Ms Duncan said GRV would be announcing further fundraising and bushfire support initiatives in coming weeks. Greyhound Racing Victoria is donating $250 to the bushfire appeal every time a greyhound wearing the red number one rug wins at any Victorian track during the month of January. "So far, our Red Dog initiative has raised more than $20,000 and combined with money raised by our clubs and participants, I'm sure that our sport will

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Geelong and Bendigo greyhound racing clubs have also backed the Red Dog initiative and are donating $100 every time the red dog wins at their tracks in January. The Meadows has donated $10,000 to the appeal, Warragul's fundraiser at its recent Cup meeting raised more than $2000 and Healesville has raised $600 with fundraising continuing at each meeting. Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club has raised $5000 plus a further $50,000 donated in partnership with Cranbourne trots and thoroughbreds.

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