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A 25-year-old man from Dandenong is arrested as part of Operation Master on 9 April.

A 34-year-old man of no fixed address is arrested as part of Operation Master on 9 April.

Police arrest a 24-year-old Cranbourne woman as a dog inside looks on on 9 April.

Our most wanted More than 300 people wanted on warrants in Melbourne's South East have been arrested as part of a police operation.

As part of Operation Master, police have knocked on doors to track down people with outstanding warrants in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia on a daily basis since early March.

Many were wanted on warrants for skipping court as well as "high harm" crimes such as aggravated burglary, car theft and robbery, says Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Grande from the Divisional Response Unit.

"Police have been particularly focused on arresting those that were wanted in relation to high harm, high impact crimes," D/S/Sgt Grande said.

"We know this type of offending has a significant impact on victims, as well as the broader community.

"That's why we've been working hard to hold offenders to account and ensure all matters are appropriately dealt with through the courts."

He said recidivist offenders, who were being regularly arrested on several outstanding

warrants, were also targeted.

"Anyone who has an outstanding matter should expect a visit from one of their local police officers."

On 30 April, the DRU arrested a 29-year-old woman in Noble Park for several outstanding warrants.

She was charged with theft of motor vehicle, fail to appear on bail and contravening a community corrections order.

She was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court at a later date.

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Other examples include a 34-year-old man of no fixed address on warrant for failing to comply with a community corrections order, a 25-year-old Dandenong man for failing to appear at court on a theft charge.

Both were remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court.

A 24-year-old Cranbourne woman was arrested on warrant for skipping court on a theft charge.

She was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 3 July.

THANK YOU VICTORIA Thank you Victoria.

For the way we’ve faced these past few weeks.

With courage. With humility. And with hope.

We may have been knocked down, but we’ve stood up.

We’ve kept our distance, we’ve looked out for each other and we’ve kept our cool.

With a newfound respect for handshakes, and an even deeper appreciation for hugs, we are spending time apart.

But we’ve never been more united.

Our health care workers, our supermarket staff, our bus drivers, our cleaners and so many more.

Every worker who – no matter what – puts themselves out there to help all of us through all of this.

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And it’s the Victorians at the forefront of fighting this virus that we are most proud of.

The best way we can help them, is by doing the opposite.

By staying home. And staying positive.

Respecting their efforts means respecting the restrictions.

And, we can all see that slowly, it’s working.

Yes, there is still a way to go. But we can’t stop now.

Because staying apart keeps protecting our health system.

Staying apart keeps saving lives.

Staying apart keeps us together.

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Roadworks ramp up Work to upgrade a busy intersection on Hallam Road are weeks away from completion which comes as a welcome reprieve for motorists.

From 4 May to 7 June, construction will ramp up significantly on Hallam Road, Evans Road and South Gippsland Highway to enable the opening of the new intersection and traffic lights in the first week of June, Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan announced.

Ms Allan said the upgrade, which was part of the $53.5 million Hallam Road Upgrade project, will make it safer for the tens of thousands of people who rely on this section of the traffic network every day.

"The new intersection will open in June, reducing congestion and making it safer and easier for people travelling across the southeast," she said.

Speed limits will be set to 40km/h with traffic controllers also place to guide vehicles through the area.

On 4 May new traffic lights on Hallam Road to make it safer to enter and exit the Suez Resource Recovery Precinct and access Suez, Lyndpark Garden Supplies, Outlook Environmental and Holcim.

From 4 May until 7 June, Hallam Road will be closed to vehicles travelling north between South Gippsland Highway and the Suez Resource Recovery Precinct with detours in place via Lynbrook Boulevard.

Final stages of the Hallam Road Upgrade is ramping up.

At the same time, right turns will be banned from South Gippsland Highway into Evans Road, and from Evans Road into South Gippsland Highway until 7 June. Detours will also be in place.

Works will include the completion of a left slip lane into Hallam Road from South Gippsland Highway, building the centre medians on Hallam Road and South Gippsland Highway, completing cycling and walking paths, and laying the new road surface and marking lines on Hallam Road.

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place in both directions on Hallam Road between the Suez Resource Recovery Precinct and Ormond Road.

From 25 May to 7 June, Evans Road will be closed between South Gippsland Highway and Lockwood Rise - while lane closures will also in place on South Gippsland Highway between Lynbrook Boulevard and Golf Club Road as the new road surface and line marking is completed.

The project is due to be completed mid2020.

Couple’s ceiling comes crashing down

By Brendan Rees An elderly Berwick couple were left shaken when the ceiling of their kitchen collapsed dramatically on Friday morning, 1 May. The couple, aged in their 70s, had been asleep when they heard a loud bang about 4.30am.

Narre Warren State Emergency Service volunteers were called to the Inkerman Street home shortly after where they discovered a large portion of the kitchen ceiling - estimated to be about two metres long - had collapsed after a water main pipe had burst.

SES crew leader Dianne Markham said live light fittings were dangling from the ceiling with large pieces of plaster also strewn across the kitchen bench and floor tiles.

"They (occupants) heard a loud bang during the night, and they thought someone had broken in and they then went into their kitchen a big piece of plaster had dropped," she said of the single-storey home.

"They could hear a hissing sound where they water was coming through the pipe and spraying everywhere."

It's not known what exactly caused the pipe to burst but Ms Markham believed it may have been due a crack in the pipe or brought on by cold temperatures, which may have moved the rafters, putting tension on the pipes.

Luckily however, the couple were not injured and were able to turn the water main off

Covid update

By Brendan Rees One new Covid-19 caswe has been reported in Casey City overnight, bringing the total to 56, according to the latest DHHS figures.

Casey has had three new cases since Friday after a two-week stint with no rise reported.

Across the state, no new deaths were reported. To date, 18 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria.

The total number of Covid-19 cases in Victoria stands at 1440 which is made up of 760 men and 680 women, with people aged from babies to their early nineties.

Currently eight people are in hospital, including six patients in intensive care while 1321 people have recovered.

In other parts of the southeast, cases in Greater Dandenong had totalled 15 and Cardinia 16.

The new confirmed cases include new cases of Covid-19 at a Melbourne meat processing facility, taking the total number of cases in this cluster to 49.

Victoria's Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said while Victoria has been flattening the curve, "our battle against Covid-19 is far from over".

Up to 100,000 Victorians will be tested for coronavirus over the next two weeks as part of a major testing blitz across the state, he said.

Meanwhile, Victoria Police officers reported fining 33 people flouting restricted activity and isolation rules in the 24 hours to Wednesday 6 May. Police also conducting 1139 spot checks across the state as part of Operation Sentinel.?

Examples of breaches included four men, two of whom had outstanding warrants, who were found sitting in a parked car and suspected of using drugs, as well as multiple prohibited gatherings in private residences and public spaces, including people who have received previous warnings.

Drugs raids A burst water pipe caused a ceiling to collapse in Berwick. before the SES crew arrived.

Some of plaster was quite sodden with air ducts also exposed and hanging from the ceiling, Ms Markham said.

"We cleaned up around the outside of the hole just to make sure nothing else fell on them," she said.

SES were on scene for about 20 minutes and the couple had spoken to their insurance company who arranged for someone to inspect the damage.

Ms Markham said the female occupant was "rather glad" the large bang sound was the ceiling falling and not an intruder.

Meanwhile, Victorians had an early taste of winter after wild weather moved across the state with a 12C maximum forecast for Melbourne on Friday, 1 May.

SES crews clean clean up the mess after a water pipe burst.

Police have allegedly seized more than $850,000 worth of the drug GHB during raids in Berwick and Hallam on Monday 4 May. The 85-kilogram haul of the drug, otherwise known as 1,4 butanediol, was part of an ongoing operation into illegal imported drugs.

Croydon Divisional Tasking Unit arrested a 21-year-old Berwick man at a premises at Homestead Road Berwick earlier that morning.

At 1.30pm, police executed a warrant at the Hallam warehouse where 25 kilograms were seized. The drugs had an estimated street value of more than $850,000, police say.

The man was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of a drug of dependence and remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 5 May. It follows four people being charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of GHB as part of operations Cronus, Beaches and Leviathan in recent weeks.

Police had raided a home in Rowville on 15 April, a warehouse in Hallam on 23 April and a property in Seaford on 28 April.

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There is no doubt at all that the safest place at the moment is at home. We are not stuck at home; we are safe at home. You might think that having four boys, two in primary School and two at St. Peter's College that there might be an objection or two about being locked down at home, but surprisingly they all understand the magnitude of the current Covid-19 situation and are happy to be safe.

Working from home myself during the pandemic makes the learning situation easier for me. What is easy to forget is that we are not home schooling, we are remote learning. The teaching of my children is still solely the responsibility of the schools they attend. Primary school is set up brilliantly; they log on each morning to a daily update of their learning goals. Everything is set and all the resources they need are available. I gently guide them

to continue to ask their teachers questions, rather than me.

My Year 9 is missing his mates. For the Year 9 cohort being such a tight and cohesive group, the changes are profound. The teachers are combating these changes extremely well and the learning lessons are comprehensive.

The social aspect is the challenge.

My Year 12 son is finding the learning process is set up well, but missing the teaching strategies that he would get within the classroom.

So all in all, my home is a mini school, and I am the guide ... not the teacher. This I feel is the largest challenge of remote learning.

Our children are going through one of the biggest events of their (and our) lives and they will come out stronger, more resilient and with a level of confidence they may have lacked before.

Encourage their independence, to try and

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Thumbs up To all the nurses, doctors, and pathology collectors standing out in the bloody freezing cold for hours on hours on hours at the Covid testing station at Fountain Gate.

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to look for support in the right places, and they will flourish. My hat today is the guide not the teacher.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On 5 May a story was shared on the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page about construction beginning on a new estate in Clyde North - which is proposed to be the biggest masterplan community in the South East. Here is how our readers reacted online: Jaclyn Guzzardi: The blocks are way too small for sustainable living on such a large scale. :( Sammy Brown: Gosh... Will turn this area more Ghetto/Bronx like, choked roads & generally just not necessary in this area.

M Amin Khaliqi: Doesn't look sustainable, way too small, which will adversely causes density, pollution, and noise. Not Australian way sounds more for business rather than supporting the community. They are expensive too.

Greg Marsh: The city of Casey is/will become a ghetto. Way too many people and cars already. Imagine what this is going to do for our roads.

Murf Murphy: What a joke, we're all the cars going to go or which hospital will people be able to use. Fix the roads and infrastructure first Charlotte King: Doesn't sound very appealing Paul Williams: 4000 extra cars on the roads around here. Can't wait.

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Crowds for Covid testing

By Danielle Kutchel Hundreds of drivers have flocked to Fountain Gate Shopping Centre to get tested for Covid-19, as the State Government ramps up its testing blitz.

The centre is one of six new mobile testing sites announced on Thursday 30 April.

The other new sites include Bunnings West Footscray, Pacific Werribee, Pacific Epping, Watergardens Town Centre, and Bayside Shopping Centre in Frankston.

It comes after four new mobile coronavirus testing sites opened earlier this week at Chadstone, Doncaster, Highpoint and Northland shopping centres, bringing the total so far to 10.

The Fountain Gate site is located in the undercover carpark near the Myer entrance and is open from 9am-5pm.

The drive-through facility is open to all visitors and is manned by doctors, nurses and pathology collection staff to provide a one stop shop.

When Star News visited on Friday 1 May, dozens of cars were queued up to make use of the new testing facility.

Dorevitch staff in personal protective equipment worked their way through the queue, and a representative said 144 people had been tested as of 3pm, up from 114 the previous day.

Symptoms that should prompt people to get tested include fever, chills, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, loss of sense of smell, or a runny nose.

Even the most mild of symptoms could be a sign of coronavirus, so anyone with symptoms, however mild, is encouraged to get tested.

The test involves a simple swap of the throat and nose.

People will need to bring their Medicare card, or if they don't have one, at least one

Testing is done through the car window.

Getting ready to conduct another test. form of identification.

This will ensure international students and other visitors can also be tested if required.

"The more people we test, the more we'll know about the spread of the virus, which will help guide any decisions about potentially easing restrictions," Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton said.

A spokesperson for Scentre Group, which manages Westfield Fountain Gate, said: "We welcome the Victorian Government's decision

Pathologists begin testing drivers. to set up mobile testing sites at shopping centres. As essential community infrastructure, our Westfield centres play an integral role in the lives of our local customers and communities, and we are pleased to be able to support the government and our local communities in enabling more people to readily access testing in their local area."

Additional mobile testing sites in regional and suburban locations will be announced in the coming days.

Meanwhile, shops inside Fountain Gate are beginning to reopen their doors as signs of normalcy return.

Stores are still subject to social distancing measures and anyone with coronavirus-like symptoms is asked to refrain from going to the centre.

More information on testing is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19#where-can-i-get-testedfor-coronavirus-covid-19.

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An all-round top student

By Brendan Rees Lena Schulz said striking a balance between studying and pursuing her passion for horse riding was key to her Year 12 studies - with her astounding results being recognised in the Premier's VCE Awards.

The former student who completed Year 12 at Berwick's Nossal High School in 2019 was one of 28 students in the state to take out the top all-round VCE high achiever award - which recognises students who have achieved study scores of 46 or higher out of 50 in at least five VCE studies.

Lena, who is now studying a double degree in law and global studies at Monash University, said she never expected to be on the Premier's Awards list.

"I didn't even realise; I was a bit surprised" the 18-year-old said, after attaining an ATAR score of 99.75.

"That's the struggle with Year 12, you never really know where you're sitting and you're slowly working away and then suddenly you get this score and you're like 'oh my god' it actually paid off."

But she contends: "Not going to lie, definitely put in the hours."

Lena achieved a study score of 49 in further mathematics; 47 in business management, and 45 in English. In Year 11, she also achieved 49 in legal studies and 47 in German.

Her remarkable feat was recognised on Wednesday 29 April when the recipients were announced, however, a ceremony has been postponed for 2020 due to coronavirus.

Lena said she was inspired by her older sister who also attained the same ATAR score, adding it was a balance of study and recreation that helped her achieve her results - with regular horse riding sessions at Balmoral Eques-

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"I would make the most of my day at school and then after school try to do half an hour or an hour after and still go horse riding," she said.

Now studying at uni, Lena said adjusting to remote learning had been challenging as she missed the social interaction and one-to-one

teaching aspects - but noted she was lucky to have a "nice quiet learning area" at home.

Assistant Principal of Nossal High School Tracy Mackin said Lena was a hard-working and dedicated student who truly deserved the award.

"She, like the other recipients being recognised for their hard work and achievement

through these awards, is an excellent example of how success in learning depends on the ability to take ownership of the learning process," she said.

Lena, she added, was also a regular recipient of the school's Endeavour Award which recognises students whose skills in reflection, participation and study habits have been outstanding across the board.

Perfect maths score means Ruby’s award is a class act A perfect score in further mathematics has earned a former Berwick Year 12 student a prestigious state award.

Former Nossal High School student Xiurui Bai, also known as Ruby, was bestowed with a Premier's VCE Award for her remarkable feat, which she said came as a "pleasant surprise".

"Further maths is a very competitive subject and there are many top-performing students doing it, so I did not expect it," she said of her perfect study score of 50.

Ruby, who is currently studying a commerce degree at Melbourne University, attributed her success to always trying her best and to make sure "that I won't look back and regret not working hard enough".

She said her teachers, whom she described as kind and supportive, drove her success and she gave particular thanks to her further mathematics teacher Mr Gould.

"I imagine it was equally challenging for him as it was his first year teaching further math, but he did a wonderful job."

Former Nossal High School student Ruby (Xiurui) Bai was presented dux of 2019 during her graduation ceremony last year.

Ruby, who also took out dux of her class for 2019 with a perfect score of 99.95, said she chose varied subjects including legal stud-

ies and chemistry "to explore my interest and keep my career pathway open".

She also said maintaining a school-life bal-

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ance was also key to helping her overcome stress while working as a part-time tutor in her final year.

"I never found it necessary to study for long hours, thanks to the adult learning environment at Nossal. Unlike many other schools, Nossal trusts students to accelerate their studies freely."

When asked how she was adapting to remote learning, Ruby explained it hadn't been "too hard" as online learning sessions at Nossal High School had prepared her well.

"The only challenge for me is to manage my time well and stay motivated when I'm practically in my bed 24-7."

Assistant Principal of Nossal High School Tracy Mackin said the school was "incredibly proud" of Ruby.

"As the 2019 dux, and the first Nossal High School student in the school's short history to achieve a 99.95, Ruby's work last year was obviously outstanding. She is a credit to the school," she said.

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Market still OK in Covid

By Narelle Coulter Despite fears that Covid-19 would decimate the real estate industry, sales activity is stable in the Officer/ Pakenham corridor says leading agent Peter Nicolls.

Mr Nicolls, the director of KR Peters, has been in real estate since 1976. He characterised the current crisis as a "sneeze" compared to the dramatic downturn of previous recessions.

In April, agents in the KR Peters Officer branch sold close to 20 properties, which is on par with activity during April 2019 according to Mr Nicolls.

"The market is definitely strong in the Officer-Pakenham corridor. Results in April are quite astounding," Mr Nicolls said.

He said sales consultant Liza Hickey had the best month in real estate since she started in the industry selling 8 houses. Fellow agent Aman Singh sold 4.

Many sales have been off market.

Number 20 Pioneer Way, Officer, sold off market despite the vendor initially wanting to hold off his listing for six months. The property changed hands when a buyer matching the vendor's conditions was found in the KR Peters' database.

Number 9 Harlem Way, Officer, attracted 7 inspections and sold in three days.

Mr Nicolls said the Covid-19 restrictions had forced agents to innovate and mine the company database to match properties with buyers.

"On (a recent) Monday Liza Hickey had 8 inspections booked for one property. We've

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Mr Nicolls said despite unemployment tipped to reach as high as 10 per cent, the other 90 per cent of Australian workers still had their jobs and a steady income which should help underpin confidence.

At the end of March, even as the virus restrictions were strangling the economy, Mr Nicolls said there was still pent up demand from buyers approved for the Federal Government's 5 per cent deposit scheme who had yet to buy.

"The scheme created more buyers at that time than otherwise would be expected in the current market," Mr Nicolls explained.

In April Mr Nicolls said sellers adjusted their expectations to match the changed market.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells Vehicle rego fees and fines will be frozen, and businesses on the JobKeeper scheme will be given tax exemptions under a further $491 million of State Government Covid-19 relief.

On 5 May, Treasurer Tim Pallas said the Government's priority was on helping people and businesses through the pandemic not on the "economic dollars".

He also defended the Government's cautious approach to relaxing social distancing as Victoria's new spike in coronavirus cases continued on 4 May. Prioritising the health and wellbeing of the community was the best economic strategy, he said.

"The quickest way out of this problem is through it."

New coronavirus cases rose 17 on 4 May - with infections recorded in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia in recent days, though none overnight.

Eleven of them were sourced to the Cedar Tree meat processing factory in Melbourne's West - a cluster that's now grown to 45.

One of the new cases was in mandatory hotel quarantine, two found in drive-through testing and three of the sources were under investigation.

The state's total infections total 1423, with the death toll remaining on 18 and 1311 recovered.

Twelve infected patients are in hospital, including six in ICU. On 5 May, Treasurer Tim Pallas announced $425 million of payroll tax and WorkCover premium exemptions on workers stood down and paid the $1500 JobKeeper fortnightly allowance.

It would mean businesses were free from all state government taxes and charges on these staff.

So far, about 80,000 Victorian businesses had applied for the Commonwealth's JobKeeper scheme, which started rolling out payments this week.

Mr Pallas said the latest package was "a work in progress" designed to complement

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JobKeeper and its unfolding impact.

It was "making things easier for businesses doing the right thing".

All fines and fees will be frozen from a July increase - a $66 million "saving for the community", Mr Pallas said.

These include car rego, traffic infringements, court fines and permit fees.

The Fire Services Property Levy on households will also be frozen at 2019-'20 levels.

Car rego wouldn't be waived, striking a balance between the stress on family budgets and the need to fund services.

"There will be value for the community as economic recovery picks up. And that's why ... a freeze is the fairest way to manage this."

By 1 July Mr Pallas expected to see a "progressive" economic improvement from a "dramatic" downturn.

Downturns had been particularly steep in the hospitality sector (down 60 per cent) and retail (down 17 per cent).

The "first iteration" of social distancing relaxation would not have profound economic impact. "But we're not there yet", he said.

The package is part of $3 billion of State relief during Covid-19, including tax refunds, business grants, landlord and tenant relief, deferred landfill levy and the Working For Victoria jobs scheme.

Meanwhile, Victoria Police fined 26 people for not complying with social distancing restrictions on 4 May.

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A boutique clothing store in Garfield has adapted well to the coronavirus restrictions by quickly shifting its focus to solely online.

Sohl Store opened in 2018 and has since been supplying ladies and children’s clothing from leading Australian designed brands and products to the local community.

Business owner, Brooke Cassar, said she has had to think outside the square during this time.

“We have had to think about how to best connect with our customers and our following from another way of communication other than face-to-face,” she said.

“Offering things like local deliveries through a widespread of Gippsland has worked well for us.”

Carefully curated clothing makes up the aesthetically pleasing store for customers to enjoy when shopping in person or online.

Passionate about their customers and the service that is provided, Ms Cassar said she is always thinking of new ideas to keep it interesting.

“We have a brick and mortar store in Garfield where you can shop with us or we have an

online store where shopping from the convenience of your own home can be done 24/7, it never sleeps,” she said.

“Our locals are what keep our store open. If we don’t have them supporting our business we don’t have a business.

“But I also think it’s important from a business point of view to provide a service and product that exceeds any expectations and know what your customers want or need.”

Sohl Store ships its products Australia-wide and has a delivery and pick-up service for the Garfield shop.

By Danielle Kutchel Let’s be honest: despite the extra time we all seem to have on our hands, there are days when you just don’t want to cook.

Or maybe you’ve been stuck in isolation for weeks and you’re craving your old pub favourites.

Satiate those cravings with Cardinia Park Hotel’s new takeaway menu!

The comprehensive new takeaway menu includes pub classics like veal or chicken parmigiana, chicken kiev and fresh steaks and fish, as well as pasta in all its shapes and sauces. Seniors’ and kids’ menus are also still available so no one in the family goes hungry.

The menu has been designed with flexibility in mind, according to the hotel’s manager, Adele Goldsmith.

“It includes all our quality products and menu staples, but we’ll adapt to what people want on the menu.

“As long as we have the stock, we can do what they want,” she says.

That adaptability has come in handy in the Covid-19 shock.

Cardinia Park Hotel has long been more than just a watering hole for regulars: it’s a destination for locals and travellers alike. So when social distancing regulations were brought in, they initially “changed the dynamics” of the pub atmosphere, Adele says, and patron numbers began to decline.

But when the actual shutdown came, everything changed.

The pub had to rapidly scale up its takeaway options even as staff found themselves under huge stress from the situation.

“Now that we’re doing takeaway, we’re really pleased to be back and providing service to the community,” Adele says of her staff.

Business is beginning to build as word spreads about the hotel’s new format.

Delivery is also available, within a five-kilo-

metre radius for a small fee.

Adele says patrons have been pretty accepting of the situation and are happily supporting local businesses through takeaway.

“I think local businesses are the heart of the community - not just us, but every local business,” she explains.

“When you’re isolated, you don’t get to see the people you normally would see, so having all the local businesses doing takeaway helps to give people some normality.”

That said, she and the team at Cardinia Park Hotel can’t wait to open their doors again and continue doing what they do best - making people happy and providing a place for the community to come together and share good times.

“We hope all our customers are staying safe and once we all come out of this hopefully things will get back to normal!” Adele says.

Cardinia Park Hotel is open for takeaway Wednesday to Friday, 5pm-8.30pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 8.30pm.To find out more or view the takeaway menu, visit www. cardiniaparkhotel.com.au.

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By Narelle Coulter The fitness industry is looking in better shape than ever despite the Covid-19 crisis according to leading Berwick trainer Locky Burke.

Locky had to shut the doors of his Personal Performance Training Centre in Intrepid Drive, Berwick, on government orders in March.

However, since taking the business online, Locky is now training more clients than ever.

“We have more members since we shut then when we were open. We are booming which is fantastic.“ Each weekday day Locky hosts an 8.30am

live training session via Facebook. Throughout the day close to 100 clients log on and work out under his direction.

Locky and his staff had worked hard on PPTC’s social media presence leading up to the lock down, amassing 13,000 followers on Facebook and over 4000 on Instagram.

“Because we had experience in the online space it was an easy transition,“ he explained.

As an experienced trainer, Locky guides his clients through each online class, demonstrating each set himself and offering encouragement and tips.

“The live sessions are saved and available

throughout the day so people can do it in any point in their day. Apart from mental health benefits, regular exercise gives people structure in their day, gives them something to look forward to and makes them feel good.

“The engagement has been fantastic. We get a lot of people commenting each day. It is important we keep everyone together and connected.“ Online sessions have allowed Locky and his staff to reach new clients interstate.

He is also using this time to advance an “exciting“ behind the scenes project which will offer new opportunities post Covid-19 to train-

ers and members.

“The trainers at PPTC are all positive and doing well. I just hope my clients stay positive, stay fit and stay sane,“ he said.

“In this difficult time my goal is to give back to the Berwick community which has given me so much over the years. This is a most challenging time but it is an exciting time too.

“We welcome anyone to join with open arms.“ To connect with Locky phone him on 0408 311 322. Follow PPTC on Facebook and Instagram.

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Despite trimming back its services because of Covid-19, New York Barbers in Berwick is still open for haircuts, coffee and hot dogs.

Owner Mario Fallace said as per health advice, New York Barbers had temporarily suspended beard trims, shaves or any razor work.

"We are still offering great haircuts and service here at New York Barbers, with a few changes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and valued customers," explained Mario.

"Our team is wearing gloves and changing them after each haircut, as well as disinfecting chairs and stools in between customers."

Customers are asked to practise social distancing when they enter the premises and sanitise their hands with the santitiser provided.

A safety screen has been installed to ensure protection for staff at the front desk.

Mario Fallace at work in his Berwick barber shop, New York Barbers.

"Due to social distancing regulations, we are only permitted to have 3 customers waiting inside at a time. Once there is no room inside we will ask you to line up in the designated area outside until there is room to come inside."

The cafe is still operating offering takeaway coffee as well as its famous New York style 'downtown dogs'.

Online check-In is currently unavailable.

Customers must come in-store to check in and won't be able to ask for their preferred barber as only limited staff are rostered on each day.

Only the person getting a haircut is permitted to wait inside. A parent may accompany their young child if need be or come in to explain the haircut to the barber.

"We are encouraging our customers to be

understanding and follow the new rules that are in place for their safety and wellbeing," Mario said.

"For the most part, they have been good and appreciative of the measures we are taking. We hope to go back to normal soon, but this the normal from the time being!"

New York Barbers is at 30 Adams Lane, Berwick. Phone 9707 2215.

A welcome taste of Greek comfort food for ill times

Finding comfort in food is part of Greek culture and that is certainly the philosophy driving Blu Olive Greek Restaurant at Parkhill Plaza in its response to Covid-19.

Owner Nathan Demellis had to shut the doors to in-house dining in March on government orders, pivoting the business to take away only.

"We were doing take away (prior to Covid-19) but obviously now it is in a different

capacity. We don't have any entry to the restaurant now. We moved the sales system to the front so people only enter the foyer," Nathan explained.

The Blu Olive menu has also had to change with some favourite dishes temporarily unavailable because Nathan has been unable to import ingredients from Greece.

As Nathan is well known in the Greek community as well as the hospitality industry, he has reached out to his Australian contacts to source quality ingredients until the next import is due.

To compensate, Nathan and his executive chef have added traditional favourites pastitsio and moussaka to the Blu Olive menu.

Customers can also take away lentil or chicken soup, or one of Blu Olive's legendary platters.

The Blu Olive platter is loaded with lamb and chicken cooked on the spit, pork skewers, keftedes, homemade sausage, pita bread, salad, chips, dips and dolmades.

For dessert there is baklava, while customers can also pick up a house wine or beer to accompany their meal.

Nathan hopes government restrictions will be eased soon so patrons can once again dine

in and regain a sense of normality.

"This is definitely the hardest time I have experienced in business. The reality is that everyone has to deal with it the best way they can, stay positive and spread kindness. As a small family business we are doing our bit to spread kindness and help take people's minds

off what they will cook for Thursday and Friday night dinner."

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FOCUS ON … MOTHER'S DAY

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By Danielle Kutchel You don't need an excuse to spoil mum, but with Mother's Day approaching it's as good a time as any to remind her how much you love her.

Unfortunately, the state's social isolation guidelines mean hugs and the traditional high teas are out this year, so families will have to get a little more creative in their displays of affection.

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Flowers are always a nice way to say 'I love you', and this Mother's Day is set to be better than ever for the local flower industry, as Covid-19 restrictions see the number of imported flowers drop dramatically."Victorians would be shocked to learn that 40 per cent of the flowers we usually buy are imported from as far away as Ecuador, Kenya and Singapore, Columbia. Of course, Covid-19 has changed all that and that’s not a bad thing as local florists are stocked with local flowers," said Victorian Farmers Federation vice president Emma Germano. Moral of the story? Get to your local flower grower or florist and arrange a bold bouquet to be delivered to mum - it's sure to make her day!

STAY IN FOR A VIRTUAL DINNER With so many local favourite cafes and restaurants still doing takeaway, there are ways to get around the social distancing dining conundrum. You could place a delivery order at one of Cardinia or Casey's foodie hotspots and have it delivered to your mother's house as a surprise. Set up your smartphones or tablets and schedule a Zoom or Skype call for dinner - that way, the whole family can come together, albeit in pixel form, to let mum know you care. If you live with mum, treat her to a fancy dinner at home. Light some scented candles, decorate the table with beautiful blooms and whip up a tasty homemade feast of all her favourite courses. Try sourcing the ingredients from local farms and producers - the south-east is a veritable cornucopia of fruit, vegetables, cheese, honey, meat and even chocolate.

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The Spencer Outlet Centre is likely empty inside.

City streets were noticeably a lot quieter - welcome news to authorities who continue to issue a 'Stay at Home' message.

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Snapshot of a sleepy city Gembrook artist CAL OSBORNE was lucky enough to tour around Melbourne’s CBD and surrounds recently, capturing the city’s quiet beauty under the Covid-19 shutdown.

Cal Osborne has never likened himself to a “city boy“, stating that Melbourne was never a place he frequented - but he likened his recent tour to seeing an old friend again.

“I can’t begin to tell you how great it felt to escape lockdown for a few hours and be chauffeured around in the sunshine while I took videos for work,“ he said.

“While it was eerie to see the place so quiet, it was still amazing. This will sound weird but, its good to know she’s still there, and not grey and decayed or collapsing like a scene from ’I am Legend’, but bright - warm - welcoming inviting - just waiting to give you a hug again.

“When this Covid thing is over, we will pick ourselves up, fill these streets, dance, party, hug, sing and celebrate again - and wake her back up, and give her life again. That’ll be a good day.“

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No school tours seen at the Royal Exhibition Building or IMAX.

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Usually busy, Cal was alone on the road.

St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne.

A sad sight, as all shows cancelled at the Palais Theatre.

under Covid lockdown A sunny day at Docklands and positively people heeded the advice to stay indoors.

The steps of Southern Cross station.

Public places with no members of the public.

Mr Osborne likened his trip through the city to "seeing an old friend" again.

Usually filled with airport commuters, the photo is a stark reminder of the travel ban.

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FOCUS ON … YOUR HEALTH, YOUR IMAGE

Facts about feet, legs We all know our feet and legs allow us to walk, run and play but how often do we really appreciate how much they contribute to our overall quality of life?

Your feet and legs are highly complex mechanical systems which allow us mobility, most of our daily activities and even our capacity to defend and protect ourselves. Feet also have the highest concentration of nerves than anywhere else in the body, outside the central nervous system, so they can greatly impact our mental and emotional health too. Our feet and legs really do provide us with our sense of freedom, safety, independence and opportunity, so attending to pain and problems associated with them will often have much more of an impact on our overall health and wellbeing than we think.

Dr Paul Dowie, one of Australia’s leading foot and leg pain experts, ex-athlete and Australian champion, understands the importance of protecting and preserving your feet and legs.

“By enabling such a diverse range of move-

ment and motion, the feet and legs endure incredible forces and stresses. Even just walking generates between 1.5 and 3 times your body weight with each step, meaning your feet and legs absorb cumulative weight-bearing forces of hundreds of tonnes each day. Pretty remarkable! That’s why pain, injury and problems are so common and why it’s so important they’re treated and managed properly.

"Unfortunately, most pain and injuries don’t just go away, they nearly always return and progressively worsen, if left untreated, purely because of the complex nature of the feet and legs and their job every day” Dr Dowie said.

If you have any foot or leg problems including - heel, ankle, plantar fascia, shin, knee or hip pain; arthritis or repetitive soreness - you should have it addressed by an experienced musculoskeletal podiatrist.

Dr Paul Dowie is available for appointments at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Berwick. Phone 1300 328 300. (Telehealth consultations online or via mobile phone also available!)

Exercise to protect mental health while in isolation With a range of restrictions currently in place to keep the nation healthy from the COVID-19 pandemic, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is reminding all Australians about the importance of exercise and physical activity to protect our mental health during isolation.

“With exercise being deemed an essential activity by the government and the World Health Organisation, it’s been encouraging to see more people do their best to maintain movement or start getting active during the current crisis,” says Anita Hobson-Powell, ESSA Chief Executive Officer.

These are uncertain times, and social isolation doesn’t discriminate when it comes to affecting someone’s mental health.

Associate Professor Simon Rosenbaum, mental health and exercise researcher, further explains the range of benefits exercise can offer our mental health, especially during Covid-19.

“When healthy people become inactive, levels of depression can increase after as little as seven days. Keeping active whilst in isolation is crucial to protect our mental health over the short and long term,” says Simon, a Scientia Fellow in the School of Psychiatry at UNSW and ESSA National Board Director.

“In fact, as little as 60 minutes of physical activity per week could prevent up to 17% of incident cases of depression.”

Exercise offers a wide range of positive ben-

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Exercising doesn’t need to be considered a chore either. You don’t even necessarily have to ‘get sweaty’ in order to experience mental health benefits.

“Resistance training (exercises that improve muscle strength) can be just as effective for our mental health, and may be more accessible during lockdown. In fact, no one type of exercise has been shown to be better than another for improving your mental health,” explains Simon.

“Finding something that you enjoy, whether it be walking or running outside (remembering to practice physical distancing), or completing a home-workout, can benefit your mental health.”

“Prioritising enjoyment over the type or intensity of the exercise is going to ensure that you’re more likely to create a sustainable exercise habit and maximise the health benefits.

This is especially true for inactive people or those new to exercise.”

Now, more than ever, it’s important to stay active, and something is better than nothing.

“Every minute counts and research does indicate that acute exercise, or a single work out, can benefit mood. To help you to meet the physical activity guidelines, consider starting with ‘exercise snacks’ – short bouts of activity throughout the day,” explained Simon.

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Heart health at home The ways we work have changed enormously because of Covid-19.

Working from home brings new challenges.

You may need to work out how to use new technology tools, you might find it difficult to keep in touch with colleagues, or you may find that working from home brings interruptions.

Working from home can also mean challenges to your heart health At home, you will work from a home office, or maybe your computer is set up on the kitchen table. This means you won’t move around as much as you might at work: all your meetings will be over the phone or via meeting software; there’s no need to walk to the coffee shop; you’ll be less likely to take breaks; you possibly won’t take time to go for a walk.

At home, you might be more tempted to snack, or you might eat something quick and unhealthy for lunch.

Here’s how to look after your heart health when you work from home: Stay active Working from home is an opportunity to keep active. More than half of Australian adults don’t do enough exercise, and a lack of physical activity is a risk factor for developing heart disease.

If you have a dog, go for a walk twice a day; once in the morning before work, and then head out for a short, brisk walk at lunchtime or when you get “two-thirty-it is” Do you have stairs at home? Take a break a few times a day, and walk up and down the stairs.

Go for a quick run on a treadmill or ride your exercise bike to work up a sweat.

When you finish a piece of work and want to take a break, crank up your smart speaker or headphones and dance to your favourite song.

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Flying spiders in a spin

By Jessica Anstice Cobwebs from a rally of high-flying spiders coated the south east on Tuesday afternoon.

The flying spiders were releasing a silk sail, known as ‘ballooning’, leaving backyards, vehicles and trees across the Cardinia shire and afar covered in webs.

A post was shared to the Pakenham-Berwick Gazette Facebook page about the unusual phenomenon. Here’s how readers reacted: Carlee Deering: It’s happened a few times here in Bunyip over the years. Wait until tomorrow morning when the dew is on them in the tress - it’s actually really beautiful.

Theresa Peters: Lots of balloon spiders here today - webs of silk everywhere - beautiful to see and touch.

Bev Sherman: Strange, but fascinating phenomenon I’ve never seen this before. Somewhere extremely high.

Debbie Batchelor: Plenty here at Bayles...

They are beautiful!

Breony Penna: Yes we saw it here in Officer, on the kids home school lunch break.

Kristina Dodevski: Is this normal? Or is it because of less people moving around daily?

I’ve never seen it before, and this week was the first time.

Kate Stojchevska: I freaked out when I saw how many there are everywhere, on every tree, on every road sign, it’s crazy.

Julie Anstice: Also spider webs all the way down to South Gippsland.

Linda Smedley: Never thought I had ninja moves until today.

Monique Elizabeth: These cobwebs are on my house today. Their webs are flying in the sky and attached to all the light posts.

Pakenham resident Theresa Peters submitted this photo of the webs she saw.

Cobwebs caught on a street light in Officer.

Narelle Leah's horse Alari was covered in webs in its paddock in Labertouche.

Sharon Cooper took this photo of some webs in Pakenham.

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By Jessica Anstice Heading into the fourth week of remote learning, teachers at John Henry Primary School in Pakenham decided it was time to change things up by composing a parody music video to a pop hit.

Lyrics to Dance Monkey, a song by Tones and I, were re-written by talented staff members and sung by Grade 3 teacher Jayme James.

While the new lyrics highlighted the importance of learning, the video itself aimed to remind students of how their teachers are missing them through the coronavirus stay-athome restrictions.

"There has been a few other schools produce videos to send out through social media over the last month or so," John Henry Primary School assistant principal Aaron Bickery said.

"We wanted it to be a bit different to what had already been done by other schools. We thought we would re-write the lyrics and make them relevant to the current home learning situation. The purpose is simply to hopefully put a smile on the faces of our students and their families who are all doing an amazing job home schooling their children at the moment under difficult circumstances."

Overall the video is about nine minutes long and showcases individual snippets of teachers dancing and miming to the song.

Creating the video was also an opportunity for all 80 staff members to have a laugh and relax for the short time it took them to record a 10 second dancing clip of themselves.

"I think what a lot of people don't realise is that the reasons teachers become teachers are because they get to spend so much quality time with students," he said.

"It has been really hard for many of our staff not seeing their students each day and we can't wait for things to return to the norm.

"Hopefully it is a reminder to the students

EVERY THURSDAY

John Henry Primary School teachers Courtney de Prince and Lauren Ward. that their teachers are still there and very interested in what they are doing. It could be the light at the end of the tunnel that some students need."

John Henry Primary School staff have been conducting a live YouTube channel every day between 9am and 3.15pm, with a private link sent out to families each morning.

The channel is run by teaching staff and includes book reading, cooking segments, maths challenges and the daily online quiz which sees over 250 students playing each day at 11:30am.

"We have a strong culture at John Henry Primary School where we embrace our staff, student and community relationships,"

Mr Bickery added.

"Whilst we work hard we also allow our staff and community to enjoy themselves.

"Students definitely engage more when they enjoy their learning environment and have teachers that are passionate and enthusiastic. Hopefully we might have something similar lined up for the end of term."

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Works have been undertaken at Casey Race which has remained closed since the lockdown restrictions.

By Brendan Rees Casey Council has backed down on its plan to contribute $2m to transform a former betting ring at Cranbourne Racecourse into a 1400seat convention centre after citing "financial pressures".

In May last year, then Casey councillors voted to provide funding to Cranbourne Turf Club which was to be sought from a land sale at 22-40 O'Tooles Road, Cranbourne.

At the time, Casey Council hoped the investment would return the $2m through reduced venue hire for Casey-based not-for-profit organisations and other council functions over a 10-year period.

The centre was proposed to operate separately from the racing centre, with its own access from Grant Street, to allow private functions to be run on race days.

The project was tipped to be completed in September last year and create about 185 jobs during construction and a further 295 jobs on an ongoing basis.

However, Casey Council has since "reconsidered" the grant due to the Covid-19 pandemic placing "considerable financial and service pressures" on council.

Council documents revealed negotiations had been undertaken, however, no agreement had been reached.

At a council meeting on Tuesday 21 April, Casey Council administrator Noelene Duff said council would be withdrawing its $2m contribution to the $6.5m convention centre as council was "now in quite a different situation with respect to our financial circumstances".

Recreation centres redo The former betting ring which was proposed to be refurbished into a convention centre. 186884 "I'm of the view that the community really is not in a position to support this $2m proposal to invest in a site and a facility that is not owned by council when we have a range of other priorities," she said.

Ms Duff agreed with council officers' recommendation that the grant was "no longer a priority for Casey City Council", adding the proposed agreement was a "relatively unusual request" but one that was "ultimately supported" in May last year.

The $2m will now be redirected to priorities identified in the forthcoming 2020-21 council budget.

Cranbourne Turf Club chief executive Neil Bainbridge said the club was "very disappointed" with council's decision which would be a "significant setback" to the project.

"We respect council's decision and we'll continue to see what options are available to us but it's going to be very difficult," he said.

He said the club had begun "making a num-

At the announcement last year for a new convention cnetre was from left, Cranbourne Turf Club chairman Geoff Whiffin, Member for Eastern Victoria Daniel Mulino, Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards and Cranbourne Turf Club chief executive Neil Bainbridge. 186884 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ber of plans to be able to bring to life a large scale function and event centre which is sorely missing in Casey," adding it would have been an opportunity for the region to host events.

The Cranbourne Turf Club holds about 100 non-race day functions and events per year, including valedictories and multicultural events, and the club anticipated that this figure was only going to increase following the establishment of the Cranbourne convention centre.

Mr Bainbridge said without the $2m grant it would be "difficult for the club to proceed the project of that scale and size".

Last year the State Government committed to providing a $4.95 million loan to the Cranbourne Turf Club for the new convention centre.

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Casey's two recreation and aquatic centres have been given a facelift while stay-at-home restrictions remain in place.

Casey Council has made several improvements at Casey ARC and Casey RACE so they are ready for the community once they can open again.

This includes new balustrade and stairs leading to the slide tower have been installed with the stairs and balcony also resurfaced.

"We have installed 16 new fans replacing one large fan in the pool hall. This will cause more fresh air to circulate and create significant energy savings for the facility. We have also completed painting works to the main pool hall and office areas," Casey Council announced on its website.

At Casey ARC, new paint work has been added to the main pool hall and office areas.

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By Nick Creely As an ex-Victorian quick with a formidable on-field record across a storied career that includes six First Class matches and a List A game, the tag of expectation is always inevitable whenever Will Carr's presence is around a cricket club.

And his latest challenge - one set to take him back into the very competition in which he made a name for himself in the early 2000s for Dandenong - will take him to Casey-South Melbourne, where he will look to steer the club as its head coach in the near future.

Carr is set to take over from the highlyregarded Brian Keogh in a succession plan, which will see the 43-year-old take over after one year as a senior assistant.

And after the recent premiership success of his home club Berwick as senior coach in the 2019/20 Dandenong District Turf 1 season, Carr told the Star News he's ready for what it takes as he makes his return to Premier Cricket.

"I've got a real appetite for Premier Cricket again, and a greater appetite for coaching," he said.

"I've grown to love the coaching side of things - I was fortunate enough to do some work with Casey last year, albeit in a small capacity, but I liked what I saw in the club."

With the Swans glittered with developing youth and a hunger for success, Carr said it was almost like a clean slate for the club moving forward.

"There's a hell of a lot of upside - they're essentially a brand new club even though they've got the history of South Melbourne, they've relocated to Casey and it brings its own challenges," he said.

"The people there are working hard, they've got fantastic facilities and the right people.

Carr will work closely with Keogh next season, in a relationship he believes is going to be extremely beneficial for the playing group.

Will Carr has parked at Casey-South Melbourne after steering his home club, Berwick, to a Turf 1 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS premiership. 204550 "We're looking beyond one year definitely - BK and I have established a really good working relationship," he said.

"We want to get the most out of this year there's no doubt, but we're also keeping an eye out beyond that, not only for myself, but the playing group.

But Berwick - his cricketing home - will always hold a special place in his heart.

After returning to his DDCA club after injuries brought an unfortunate end to his professional career, Carr sought home, and won a Turf 1 premiership as a player in 2005/06.

And now, almost a decade-and-a-half later - after a culmination of hard work and patience across the last three years after turning

to coaching - Carr departs the club with another Turf 1 premiership, his first as coach among two as a player.

"When I came back (to coach), we had a reasonable squad and team, but there was a few things that were lacking," he explained.

"We had a couple of stars in (Nathan) Pilon and Maxxy (Wilcock) there and a couple others, but I suppose you're only as strong as your weakest link.

"I suppose we didn't have the depth there, and a couple of stars and top-end players would probably admit they weren't playing at their best at the time, so the challenge was to get the best out of them, and all the players.

"We had some plans in place, Cheeks (Matt

Chasemore) and I worked really closely to set some stuff up and it's a bit of a cliche, but it's a credit to the guys, they embraced it.

"The ultimate prize was achieved as a result."

With the Turf 1 grand final between Berwick and Buckley Ridges cancelled last season due to Covid-19 and the Bears crowned champions after finishing atop the table, Carr said there was an element of disappointment about not getting the chance to play on the biggest weekend of all.

"If you ask any of the players, as satisfying as it is to win the premiership under whatever circumstances, the players would have wanted to have played the grand final," he said.

"Obviously its out of our control, and I suppose its the benefit of finishing on top of the table, you don't know what's going to happen.

"The boys would have preferred to play the grand final."

Now as a premiership coach, as well as a player after growing up at the club as a kid, Carr said it was an honour to be able to give back to a club that's given him so much.

"The club, it's over 150 years old now, it's been such a great club for so long now, and it did so much for me," he said.

"It helped shape me personally to become the person I grew up to be, and also the player that I grew up to be.

"I've got a lot to thank the Berwick Cricket Club for, they've done so much for me personally, and to have the opportunity to give something back, and having that level of control as coach, you've got the opportunity to shape things the way you believe.

"It's not just about the Turf 1 success, we had four senior sides all feature in finals.

"To see how much the club has come on in the last three years across the board, it's very satisfying."

The show goes on at Sandown, blockbuster races ahead By sports editor Russell Bennett Those with an appetite for thrilling live sport need look no further than the Sandown Park Greyhounds, with a bumper racing schedule over the coming weeks.

While physical distancing measures are in place at the track, preventing all non-essential personnel - such as crowds - from attending, there will be three Group 1 finals over consecutive weeks.

Along with the addition of a number of key support races, that means the best greyhounds in Australia will effectively call Sandown Park home right through until at least the end of June.

“The Sapphire Crown - for female greyhounds only - on 14 May; the Harrison-Dawson - for male greyhounds only - on 21 May;

and the RSN Sandown Cup - for the stayers - on 28 May are three of the sport’s premier races, so to be able to ensure they can be conducted is a fantastic result for owners, trainers and fans of the sport,” Sandown Greyhound Racing Club’s racing and media manager Mick Floyd told the Star News.

“The quality of greyhound racing at the moment is outstanding, so I’m really looking forward to an exciting month of racing.

“The current situation has been tough for everyone, and every business or activity that has been able to continue is important.

“That greyhound racing has been able to continue is testament to both GRV (Greyhound Racing Victoria) for implementing strict race-day protocols and procedures, and to the clubs and participants for adapting to the changes that have been made.”

Crucially, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Sandown Greyhounds has been able to maintain its weekly schedule and prize-money structure - providing some much needed certainty for those involved with the sport.

“Everyone I speak to is increasingly optimistic that we’ll emerge from the current crisis in good shape,” Floyd explained.

“In fact, a number of very good greyhounds have been sent to Victoria - not just for the Group 1 finals, but for the opportunity to participate in our weekly racing.

“One of the great things racing has been able to do through this period is give people something to look forward too. Catching up on movies and Netflix and reflecting on ‘best ofs’ is great, but nothing beats the build-up and anticipation of a live event and we’re fortunate that we’re still able to give people that outlet.”

Tellingly, Floyd said he’d seen a genuine increase in interest in the sport over recent weeks.

“Being one of the few live events still operating, we’ve seen a big increase in the amount of interest in the sport, and not just locally,” he said.

“There’s always been a lot of interest from New Zealand, but we’re seeing increased interest from the UK as well.

“There’s a passionate group of owners in England who have bought a few greyhounds in Australia. They’ve found a couple of good ones too, including ‘Captain Dynamite’, which is among the fancied chances for the RSN Sandown Cup. They’ve certainly embraced the racing here and have brought along a number of people for the ride.”

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Casey Basketball was named both the Basketball Association of the Year and Junior Program of the Year at the Basketball Victoria Awards.

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Casey Basketball has been recognised as one of the premier associations anywhere in the state after taking out both the Basketball Association of the Year and Junior Program of the Year gongs at the recent Basketball Victoria Awards.

Casey's 2019 calendar year was nothing short of exceptional - right throughout its teams, clubs, and programs.

As an association, Casey Basketball has grown to over 7500 members, increased staffing to provide better opportunities and programs for all its members and clubs, and led the way in the VJBL and Big V basketball ranks across the board.

Casey's incredible work throughout its junior teams and programs also led to it winning the Junior Program of the Year award, as well as being named the VJBL Large Association of the Year for 2019.

Basketball development manager Darren Best and basketball development officer Mitchell Taylor were hugely influential - along with the Cavaliers' coaches - in ensuring their association took huge strides forward last year. More Cavs teams than ever reached VC level, and there was increased depth in all age groups and more young players than ever involved in Basketball Victoria programs.

In a message posted to Basketball Victoria's Facebook page, Casey general manager Tammy Bower said the Cavs were thrilled to be named the Association of the Year for 2019.

"We've worked really hard over the last few years and will continue to do so to make sure that we can offer programs for everybody within our community to be able to partici-

pate in basketball," she said.

"I'd like to thank Basketball Victoria for their ongoing support - on and off the court over numerous years, and also acknowledging us for 2019.

"A special thanks goes to my staff, our board, committee, our clubs, volunteers, and players - really this is an award that is for everybody within the association.

"I'd like to finish up by saying these are really difficult times for everybody, and I know this is a really good time for associations to get behind each other and help each other.

"I know the last month or so I've had a lot of support from other, neighbouring associations and (I'm) just letting you that if anybody needs a hand, we're here to help so just reach out and stay safe."

Bower also spoke about what it meant for Casey to win the Junior Program of the Year for 2019.

"With so many strong, successful associations in Victoria, this is definitely something we're proud of," she said.

"Over the last few years we've put a lot of resources into our junior development and I think our athletes are really starting to see some results now.

"I'd like to thank our staff, committee, coaches, team managers, and most of all our athletes as I know how hard they work on and off the floor.

"We're continuing to engage with our athletes and coaches as, with this difficult time, we don't know how long we'll be out for, but at this stage we just want to make sure we're all ready, as much as we can be, to get back on the court."

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QUIZ NUMBER 1711 1. WHO was the last Australian cricket opening batsman to carry his bat through a Test innings?

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6. WHICH Australian won the first Wimbledon tennis final open to professionals?

7. WHICH horse won the 2016 Melbourne Cup? 8. WHO was Australia’s first million dollar soccer player?

9. WHAT is the former name of the Commonwealth Games?

10. WHAT is the maximum possible snooker break?

11. WHICH well-known Australian boxing champion was born in France?

12. HOW did Doug Walters bring up his century against England at Perth in the 1974-5 series?

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14. WHAT nationality is rising tennis star Madison Keys?

15. HOW many times has London now hosted the Olympic Games?

16. WHICH famous Australian boxing brothers took part in over 600 bouts?

17. AGAINST which nation did Australia score 50 points in a rugby international in 1975?

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Narre South is looking to quickly move on from the pain of last year's semi-final loss to Buckley Ridges with some sharp recruiting moves to kick-start the off-season signing frenzy.

The rising Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 club - based out of Strathaird Reserve - has added some serious quality to its playing stocks, with seamer Josh Dowling crossing over after a successful stint with Victorian Premier Cricket outfit, CaseySouth Melbourne.

The right-armer adds a tremendous amount to a talented bowling group, with Dowling only recently taking out Casey's bowling average after a solid season in an otherwise tough season for the club.

Dowling has played most of his local cricket with rival Narre North, and was part of the Turf 2 premiership side that defeated the Lions in 2017/18. The Lions have also added some vital experience, with the renowned Kaushalya Weeraratne signing on with the club after a superb stint with Heinz Southern Districts (HSD).

Across 75 games for the Cobras, Weeraratne struck 2701 runs at 38.04 with six centuries, while with the ball the right arm quick snared 104 wickets at 16.61.

An ex-Sri Lankan international who played 15 ODIs and five Twenty20s for his country, he played in the Vic Super Slam with Frankston Peninsula last season, and also played three seasons with Narre Warren.

The major recruitment announcement comes after champion skipper Scott Phillips elected to play on for another season after initially announcing his retirement from the game after a storied career locally.

One of the greatest players in Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association (MPCA) history, Phillips' stint at Narre South so far has included 2227 runs at 48.41 and 148 wickets at 11.97 across 58 matches, and he will be back to help the Lions push for the ultimate glory next season.

The formidable Buckley Ridges has also landed a major coup, with Michael 'Slick' Da-

Seamer Josh Dowling has joined Narre South.

202308 Picture: GARY SISSONS vies also leaving HSD after an incredible career with the club.

The champion all-rounder and Wookey Medal winner has been one of the constants for the club for well over a decade, but has decided to join the Bucks as the club chases more Turf 1 glory. The club has also confirmed that West Indian Jerome Jones has re-committed, while the Bucks are still on the hunt for one or two more recruits.

Hallam Kalora Park has welcomed back one of its favourite sons, with all-rounder Jordan Hammond returning after a stint with CaseySouth Melbourne in Premier Cricket.

After breaking into the Swans' first XI in Round 7, Hammond was impressive, taking eight wickets and scoring 86 runs. His return strengthens a Hawks side that was on the brink of Turf 1 finals.

Turf 2 club Narre Warren has also made a key announcement, with Brett Lewis signing on as head coach for the next two seasons.

Lewis - a renowned coach with successful stints at Cranbourne and Narre North to his name, as well as work with Casey-South Melbourne - adds a tremendous amount of experience to the club.

In Turf 3, Fountain Gate has brought in experienced batsman Rumesh Rangana as a playing assistant coach after striking 260 Turf 1 runs for Narre South in 2019/20.

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