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‘Sightings’ probe By Jessica Anstice
Drouin man Russell Hill went missing with Carol Clay in Victoria’s high country over two months ago.
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Mr Hill left his Drouin home on 19 March and planned to visit various campsites along the Dargo River with his route exiting the region at Dargo on 26 March. Police believe the pair have travelled up through Heyfield and Licola, then into the valley in Mr Hill’s vehicle, the white Toyota Landcruiser. Investigators have been told that Mr Hill purchased a DJI Mavic drone before going camping and the drone is still yet to be recovered. The examination of the fire scene by arson chemists at their pair’s campsite was inconclusive and police would still like to speak to
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looked out of place. The final sighting was also on 22 March, of an older couple near the Eaglevale River crossing and campsite. Police would like to speak with anyone who was in those areas on that date in the hope they can determine whether the couple was Ms Clay and Mr Hill. There are now several specific timeframes and locations of interest to police. Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Howitt Plains and Zeka Spur Track on 19 or 20 March, and the Wonnangatta Valley and Wonnangatta Station between 20 and 24 March.
anyone who saw this fire or the smoke from it. They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have smelled what has been described as a burning plastic smell in the area on 20 or 21 March. A number of public appeals for information have been made and investigators would like to thank those who have come forward and spoken to police. Despite a number of searches over the past two months, the pair have not been located and have not contacted family or friends. It is still yet to be determined whether their disappearance is suspicious. Anyone who sights Ms Clay and Mr Hill is urged to contact triple zero (000) immediately. Anyone with any other information regarding their disappearance or who has any CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www. crimestoppersvic.com.au Since 1989
Pakenham CWA president Carol Clay has been missing for over two months.
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Police investigating the mysterious disappearance of Pakenham woman Carol Clay and her camping partner Russell Hill have released new information regarding their investigation. The 73-year-old Country Women’s Association Pakenham branch president and the 74-year-old Drouin man have been missing for more than two months. On 21 March, campers found Mr Hill’s vehicle with signs of minor fire damage at their campsite in Wonnangatta Valley, Victoria’s high country. Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad have now established that Mr Hill was camping alone in the high country in the area of the King Billy and Bluff Track between 11 and 13 March - about two weeks before the pair’s camping trip. He was driving his white Toyota Landcruiser and had his drone with him at the time. Police are hoping to speak to anyone who was in the area at that time, including campers, 4x4 day trippers, hunters, fishermen or trail bike riders, regardless of whether they saw or heard anything so that police can eliminate people and vehicles from their extensive investigation. The last time anyone heard from the pair was via HF radio on 20 March, where Mr Hill stated he was at Wonnangatta Station in the Victorian Alps before advising he was having radio transmission issues. Ms Clay told her friends she was heading away and was expecting to return home on 28 or 29 March. Police have been made aware of three further sightings of an older person or pair, however they have been unable to establish if they were Ms Clay and/or Mr Hill. One sighting was at Black Snake Creek on 22 March of an older lady at the long drop toilet who was waiting for other campers to finish so she could use it. Another was of an older couple driving out from Black Snake Creek Hut on 22 March where the woman was wearing lipstick and
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Eels earn champion title By Mitchell Clarke A Pakenham sporting club has been labelled a “community champion” by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation for their work in addressing mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. The foundation’s ‘Good Sports’ team applauded the Pakenham Eels Rugby League Club on their efforts to keep members connected throughout the uncertain period. With physical training off limits and matches brought to a halt, the club has utilised modern technology to share videos of different drills and ideas to stay fit while in lockdown. Pakenham Eels club president Jason Buchanan said the mental health of players had been “really important” to the club. “At the beginning of the 2019 season, we appointed two mental health officers to ensure we stay on top of the mental health of club members and their families,” Mr Buchanan explained. “We’ve been making sure we keep pushing out regular messages via social media and sharing tips on staying well at this challenging time. Regular contact with our members to show them that we are still here is vital at this time to help with health and wellbeing.” Like most sporting clubs, the Eels are living in a “state of waiting“, and it’s not yet known when they’ll be able to resume play. “We’re really just hoping we can get back to some form of face-to-face interaction because I don’t think there’s anything that can really replace that,” Mr Buchanan said. “The health and training aspect is very important but it’s all about providing a place where people can come and be happy and active and hang out with friends.” With a “reluctance”, particularly among young men, to talk about and openly discuss issues, Mr Buchanan said working to address mental health issues was never a complete process.
Pakenham Eels celebrating after securing a spot in the grand final. “It’s hard to gauge how they’re coping because we’re not face to face and it’s not something you can easily pick up on. You don’t have coaches or team managers who are with them in person to pick up on these things,” he explained. “From our perspective, the best thing we can do as a club is to keep talking to people and reminding them that support is available.” Prior to the pandemic, the club took an ac-
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tive approach on building a healthy and familyfriend club culture, with the committee making a decision to not sell alcohol at the club. “We didn’t want alcohol to be the focus of what is essentially a junior sporting organisation, we didn’t want to create that culture where drinking is the central point,” Mr Buchanan said. The club has reached the second highest level of the Good Sports program by imple-
menting a range of policies around alcohol, tobacco and safe transport. Alcohol and Drug Foundation acting Victorian manager Daniel Vautin said the club was a “community champion”. “Pakenham Eels is a fantastic role-model in community sport and should feel proud of its commitment to building a healthy, strong and connected club, especially at this uncertain time,” Mr Vautin said.
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By Jessica Anstice A man has died following a fatal crash in Gembrook on Wednesday 27 May. ficers process the scene. Motorists should use Gembrook Road, Pakenham Road, Army Road and the Princes Highway to avoid the closure. The detour will add significant time to the journey. This closure is under Victoria Police control and will re-open when investigations are complete and it’s safe to do so. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au.
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A man has died following a fatal crash in Gembrook on Wednesday 27 May. Police investigators believe the man was travelling along Bessie Creek Road before the vehicle veered off and crashed down an embankment just after 4.30am. Emergency services arrived to discover the vehicle on its roof and on fire. The driver, who was on his own, died at the scene. Detailed circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated. Bessie Creek Road, Gembrook will be closed to traffic in both directions between Dore Road and Gembrook Road for some time while Cardinia and Casey Highway Patrol of-
Pakenham is set to receive 16 new social housing dwellings from funding provided by the State Government. Through the government’s Social Housing Growth Fund, The Haven Foundation will help to ensure everyone in the Cardinia shire community has a safe and stable home. Member for Bass, Jordan Crugnale, announced on Wednesday 20 May, that the government will deliver more than 780 new social housing dwellings across the state. She said that tenders for the design and construction of 16 units in Pakenham is underway, with construction expected to commence this November and works to be completed by October 2021. The new units will be built at 23 Cumberland Road in Pakenham. “This fund means we are on the way to having more social and affordable housing for people seeking to escape family violence,
homelessness and life on the streets including right here in the Cardinia shire area of the Bass electorate,” she said. The fund was established by the government in 2018 and has created an investment pipeline for new social housing. Over the first five years of the fund, the State Government aims to create up to 2200 new dwellings and leases for people who need accommodation across the state. “Everyone deserves the safety and security of a roof over their head,” Housing Minister Richard Wynne said. “This program will deliver more than 780 units to make sure people sleeping rough, at risk of homelessness, and those escaping family violence.” Eligible community housing organisations have access to low-interest loans in combination with the Social Housing Growth Fund, to help them deliver much-needed big social housing developments.
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STAYING SAFE KEEPS US TOGETHER Thank You Victoria. While some restrictions have eased, limiting our movement everyday means everything. It means we slow the spread of the virus. If we keep working from home and we limit the number of us moving around, we can keep kicking a footy in the park. If we use common sense and keep our distance, we can visit cafes and restaurants. And if we only see those we need to, we’ll keep our friends and families safe. We all have a part to play. It’s up to all of us to make this work.
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Cash for recovery By Mitchell Clarke Cardinia Shire Council will receive almost $1.7 million in Federal Government funding to boost “priority” road and community projects. The funding forms part of a $1.8 billion package aimed at supporting local jobs and businesses by boosting the local Cardinia economy, which has taken a hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. More than $7 million alone will be distributed across seven councils in Melbourne’s southeast. Cardinia Shire Council was allocated $1,691,139, while the Casey City Council is set to receive $1,633,695 and the City of Greater Dandenong will get $1,017,807. Funding allocations were calculated by taking into consideration road length and population. The Gazette contacted Cardinia Shire Council to ask what type of projects the funding would be spent on. According to the Federal Government, the money should be used to make improvements to road projects, such as constructing bridges and tunnels, improving street lightening or building heavy vehicle facilities.
The cash can also be put towards new bike and walking paths or picnic shelters and barbecue facilities at local parks. Victorian Senator David Van said he would work alongside the councils to ensure projects were underway as soon as possible. “Every single job we support makes a huge difference in our local communities, now and as we navigate out of the coronavirus pandemic,” Senator Van said. “Not only will this package support jobs, construction businesses and the economy across southeast Melbourne, it will improve our local roads and provide for new and upgraded amenities to help communities stay connected.” It’s understood $500 million of the funding is part of a new Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, while the remaining $1.3 billion has come from the 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grant Program. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the funding would provide assistance to local governments, who had been playing a “critical role” throughout the pandemic. “Our funding boost will help councils accelerate priority projects that will employ locally
and support local business,” the Prime Minister said. “These projects will cut travel times, make our communities safer and upgrade the facilities we all enjoy while also getting more people into jobs.” Ratepayers Victoria (RPV) said whilst they welcomed the funding announcement, “it will do nothing” to ease the rates burden on homes and businesses. “There is no ‘rates offset’ condition attached to the funding so it will simply improve existing state and local council infrastructure and enable councils to use their normal funding for other items of their choosing,” RPV president Dean Hurlston said. “The Federal Government is simply funding the improvement of state assets and it seems to be a ‘political stunt’ to keep up with Daniel Andrews. There is no meaningful benefit to ratepayers whatsoever in this. “What would be welcome is some genuine rates relief or a pool of funding to further assist genuine ratepayer hardship.” Guidelines for the program will be provided directly to local governments by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.
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School classrooms are back in action By Jessica Anstice There were smiles all round on Tuesday morning as teachers and students across the region returned to the classroom for the first time in about two months. Year 11 and 12 students, along with Preps, Grade 1 and 2s were the first to make their way back to face-to-face learning, with all remaining students to join them on June 9. In Officer, students at Bridgewood Primary
School were thrilled to get back into the swing of things after having stayed home amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “The children were really excited about returning to school and seeing their friends and teachers,” principal Kerry Coffey said. “The parents also looked happy and relieved at the drop off time.” Pakenham Springs Primary School assistant principal Renee Cotterell said the start of
onsite learning back at the school was “very positive, calm and orderly”, with parents and carers working with the staff to ensure all guidelines were followed. “Our students were excited to be back with their friends and their teachers, and are all set to jump back into learning,” she said. “Students adapted well to the routines of sanitising their hands regularly and giving virtual high fives and foot taps to their friends.”
Play okay as Cardinia opening up By Mitchell Clarke Outdoor playgrounds, gym equipment and skate parks are the latest facilities to reopen across the Cardinia Shire, as the State Government continues to relax strict Covid-19 restrictions. In a sign of some normalcy, Premier Daniel Andrews announced further restrictions would be lifted from 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May, as part of a “cautious and considered” approach to reopening the state. From 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May, households will be able to welcome a total of 20 people indoors, with outdoor gatherings also set to increase from 10 people to 20. Those sick of staying at home will be able to head away, in a welcome boost for the tourism industry, with overnight stays now classed as legal. In welcome news for those itching to pitch their tent, campgrounds and caravan parks will reopen to some extent, with communal kitchens and bathrooms to stay locked. Back home, the local Men’s Shed as well as the Pakenham and Emerald Library have been given the green light to reopen, as the State Government announces libraries, youth centres and various other community facilities can welcome 20 people in a single area, from 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May. Also from that date, entertainment and cultural venues such as galleries and museums can officially open their doors, with a limit of 20 patrons per space. Beauty and personal care services such as nail salons, spas and tattoo parlours will be able to open to 20 customers per space, provided that contact details are left in the case of an outbreak. Now, 20 people can attend weddings, plus the celebrant and couple, and up to 50 people will be able to attend a funeral, in additional to those required to conduct the ceremony. Further restrictions are slated to be eased from 22 June, provided community transmission rates continue to remain low and testing rates continue to remain high. From that date, indoor fitness and recreation facilities can reopen with up to 20 people per space and up to 10 people per group. Up to 50 people will also be allowed to head out to a restaurant or a caf¨¦ for a meal. Premier Daniel Andrews said the message to the community had shifted from ‘stay home’ to ‘stay safe’. “With the rate of community transmission remaining low, and the rate of testing remaining high, we’re in a position to make a number of additional changes,” he said. “In all your activities, be considered. Be cautious. Use your common sense. And if you don’t have to do it - don’t. “By making these small sacrifices, we’re each contributing to something much greater than ourselves.”
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On 26 May a story was shared on the Cranbourne and Berwick News Facebook page about a summit of education leaders exploring what “gold” can be mined from remote, flexible learning during Covid-19, Education Minister James Merlino has announced. Here is how one reader reacted: Gaye Guest: For once I couldn’t agree more with the Minister of Education ... remote learning did in fact bring out the “gold” in disengaged students. For this summit to be a success, then home tutors need to be in the summit. Why? Because they were at the coal face watching, helping and instructing from remote locations. I’m glad that this may finally be acknowledged.
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The Casey Multifaith Network, its members and supporters strongly condemn the recent racist and anti-Semitic attacks directed towards members of the Jewish community in Cranbourne. The Multifaith Networks stand in opposition to all those who would use religious affiliation, cultural or ethnic origin and/or socioeconomic or demographic status to vilify or attack others, and undermine the peace and security of our society. These kinds of cowardly actions set out to create hatred and division, but we the interfaith leaders would like to instead bring out love and compassion in our communities and appeal to everyone to do the same. We believe that diversity, unity, and inclusion are the hallmarks of a mature Australian society that respects and values the contributions of the many diverse people who make up our society, community and nation. In Victoria we do not just tolerate diversity but we embrace diversity. The Casey Multifaith Network
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After more than 55 years of knocking on doors each May, The Salvation Army is taking the Red Shield Appeal digital in response to Covid-19’s impact on social contact. With Australians facing an economic and social crisis unlike anything witnessed in recent decades, Major Greg Pack of Berwick’s Salvation Army Church said now more than ever, people were turning to The Salvation Army for urgent help with the Salvos also bracing for a further influx once isolation measures are lifted. “This year however, due to the coronavirus restrictions, our usual methods of fund rais-
ing at Shopping Centres, Bunnings Warehouse and intersections are not permitted, so we are considering alternative ways of raising funds,” Mr Pack said. The national fundraising campaign has instead gone online with people encouraged to donate to the Red Shield Appeal Digital Doorknock fundraiser - with all funds going to vital services and providing hardship support on an unprecedented scale. “What would be really great is if lots of people jumped on board and started their own fundraising page linked to ours,” Mr Pack said. “When you set up your page you don’t have to have a huge financial goal. This could be 10
Major Greg Pack of Berwick’s Salvation Army Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Church. 209042 friends donating $20 or 20 friends donating $10 to your page and before you know if you have $200 to contribute to our goal which will support both our Emergency Relief Assistance and our Alcohol and Other Drugs day rehab program.” Australians are withTo donate visit: https:// digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au/t/berwick-salvos pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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New school set to open By Jessica Anstice
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Works on Pakenham’s brand new secondary school are well and truly underway, with construction set to be completed before term one next year. Once fully completed, families across the Cardinia shire will have more options as the school will be able to cater for up to 1200 students. Located along Henry Road just down from John Henry Primary School, the construction of Pakenham Henry Road Secondary College (interim name) is right on schedule. “Construction is progressing beautifully at the new Pakenham Henry Road Secondary School with the structural steel being installed for the visual arts building,” Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said. “The Andrews Government is committed to opening Pakenham’s second public high school in term one 2021 because our growing school community deserves it.” Cardinia Shire Council councillor Collin Ross said works are moving along very quickly. “They’ve done a lot of excavation work, plumbing and a fair bit of concreting,” he said. “About 12 years ago when I first ran for council I called around 7000 people on the phone to ask what they thought were the top things they would like to see in the area and I took down all of their responses. “Overall, a second Pakenham high school was in the top four things that people wanted to see.” Cr Ross said he spent years lobbying for a second Pakenham centric secondary college. “At the time, there was only one option for secondary school students and even though it was really good school, it didn’t suit all kids,” he explained. “Some students were trying to get transfers
Works on Pakenham’s brand new secondary school are well and truly underway, with construction set to be completed before term one next year. to Drouin, Kooweerup and Berwick, and that wasn’t practical for a whole lot of people.” To start off with, the new school will have a visual arts building, a science, technology, engineering and maths building, two outdoor play courts and a temporary reception. Eventually, a performing arts and physical education building, as well as a sports field and an administration building will be constructed. “It’s not necessarily that the families in the area don’t dislike the current high school in Pakenham that they’ve got there now,” Cr Ross said. “It’s that this new school might offer subjects the other doesn’t because the other school is bit more traditional. “Families just need to look for the options that suit their child best. All in all, I just think it will be an absolutely wonderful addition to our area and I really just can’t wait for it to open up.”
A special thanks from kids By Mitchell Clarke Students at Bridgewood Primary School in Officer created a heartfelt video to thank doctors and nurses amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The feel good activity formed part of an education program in letter writing, which saw a number of grade 3 and 4 students participate. “Do you know why I want to call you heroes? It’s because you have saved thousands of lives, risking your lives,” one student said. “Thank you doctors and nurses for putting yourselves in danger by helping us,” another added. Bridgewood Primary School and Integrated Child and Family Service principal Kerry Coffey said the children got behind the idea and loved writing to doctors and nurses. “The students enjoyed passing on good will to members of our community,” Ms Coffey said. “A couple of teachers have family members that are nurses and they were inspired by the clapping hours that are happening all over the world for the doctors and nurses. “They wanted to do something as a learning community to thank the healthcare workers on the frontline.” While the video provided some much needed positivity for our frontline heroes, the students also gained a valuable lesson from the experience. “This was an integration of civic and citizenship with literacy links to real life current
The letters were put up around the tearoom for nurses and doctors to enjoy during their tea break. events,” Ms Coffey explained. “This gave the students a purpose to the writing and the fact that they would get a reply and see a result from their letters made them excited about this task.” A nurse from Eastern Health returned the favour by sending a video to the students thanking them for their “wonderful letters”. “The nurses and doctors at Angliss Hospital have been working very hard to care for everyone and were very surprised to receive your letters,” a letter to the school read. “They made our day! We love how colourful and well written they are. It is clear that you have been working really hard, both at home and at school, to improve your writing skills.” To watch the video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZh3i3SHCMQ.
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CCF community grant applications now open By Jessica Anstice
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Applications have opened for Casey Cardinia Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program. Grants of up to $10,000 will be considered in this round of grants, however the average grant amount is $5000. The Community Grants Program aims to support projects for all types of people and groups including the elderly, disadvantaged, disability, youth, arts, environmental and men’s health and crisis within the Casey and Cardinia regions. Casey Cardinia Foundation provides grants for projects that support the growing needs of its communities, now and into the future.
Community organisations operating as not-for-profit will be eligible to apply for a grant. To apply, a grant application form must be completed and submitted to admin@caseycardiniafoundation.org before 5pm on 15 July. Applicants who are shortlisted will be notified and may be required to provide additional documentation such as annual reports, financial statements, letters of support, etc. Successful applicants will then be notified in September and invited to the Casey Cardinia Foundation’s annual charity dinner to be held on Friday 16 October at the Cardinia Cultural Centre from 6.30pm. For more information, head to: http:// caseycardiniafoundation.org/grants/ Thursday, 28 May, 2020
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COVID-19 update A message from the Mayor “With the gradual easing of restrictions, we are slowly beginning to return to some aspects of our everyday lives. “Many students have begun the staged return to onsite schooling, some of our outdoor spaces have reopened to the community and we can once again see our family, friends and loved ones, as long as we follow the rules that are in place. “While this is a positive step forward, I encourage everyone to keep doing the right thing by following the restrictions that are still in place to help protect our health and safety. “A taskforce of public space cleansing and sanitisation workers are being deployed across Melbourne communities to help prepare and
keep public spaces clean, safe and healthy as we begin our return to everyday life. “You may have noticed the Citywide cleansing workers around the shire disinfecting frequently touched hard surfaces in public spaces in a proactive attempt to reduce the spread of the virus. I’m pleased that this program will complement the public space cleaning and maintenance work Council is already undertaking. “Thank you for the great work you’re all doing in relation to the social distancing and gathering guidelines that are still in place. Let’s keep it up and continue to work together to protect ourselves and others.” Cr Jeff Springfield Mayor, Cardinia Shire Council
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• Coronavirus Online Help Hub • Dedicated ‘Call Back’ support team • Business concierge service • Rent relief options for commercial tenants in Council properties • More time to pay animal registration renewals • Faster payments for suppliers and contractors • Rebates for some business fees and charges • Extended due dates for rates • Interest-free periods for rates • Rate payment plans • Rates rebate for eligible Health Care Card holders
• Recovery program to further support recovery activities beyond the pandemic. Support grants Community Relief Provider Support Grants of up to $5,000 are available to eligible service providers, agencies or groups that provide relief services and Community Connections Grants of up to $2,000 are available for eligible community groups for support initiatives. For more information, grant guidelines, criteria and to apply, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/covid19grants Residents experiencing inancial hardship, seeking relief, or looking for further information are encouraged to contact Council on 1300 787 624.
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Monash Health’s Community COVID-19 Screening Clinic is open Monday to Friday 8.30am-4pm at Pakenham Community Health Centre, Henty Way, Pakenham. More info: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirusdisease-covid-19#where-can-i-get-tested-for-coronavirus-covid-19
A survey has been created to help us better understand local community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we can continue to support residents and businesses. Access the survey at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/COVID19survey or ind out more at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
Services and facilities update Emerald Lake Park and Mt Cannibal reopen • Emerald Lake Park is now open, but BBQs remain closed. The paddle boats and model railway will not be operating until further notice and the cafe is closed. Nobelius Heritage Park is open and Emerald Museum is closed until further notice. • Mt Cannibal is open as a one-way track only with directional signage. Visitors must maintain physical distance of 1.5 metres at all times and stay on the tracks. Visitors are reminded that dogs are never permitted within the reserve. Latest information For up-to-date information about impacted facilities, services, meetings and events in Cardinia Shire, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
We’re still here to help! Our dedicated Customer Service team is still available to assist you. Our customer service centre at Oficer may be temporarily closed but you can still contact us by phone or email, or access a range of online services via our website.
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Staying clean and green My Green Home and Garden Cardinia Shire Council’s new My Green Home and Garden project is Connecting Cardinia and helping residents learn more about disposing of waste correctly and their local environment. With a range of free waste and environmental resources, tools and activities, community members can have fun and learn new things at home, as well as ask questions and share their creations and contributions in the online community project at www.cardinia.vic.gov. au/connectingcardinia The online resources and activities include: Free downloadable colouring and activity sheets. Birding at home – a space to post photos and ask experts to help identify which birds are visiting your backyard. Inspire others or be inspired by the many ways to live sustainably in your home. Tips to start your composting adventure or ask questions. The resources are designed to be enjoyed by both adults and children. To access the resources and activities, participate in the online project, and for more information visit: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/connectingcardinia Working for Victoria scheme The Working for Victoria scheme’s community cleansing blitz is underway in Cardinia Shire. Citywide cleansing workers will be working in shifts from 7am to 6pm daily, seven days per week, for the next few weeks. They’ll be disinfecting frequently touched hard surfaces in public spaces, such as hand rails, poles, signs, furniture, bins and other public infrastructure, in a proactive attempt to reduce the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19). The Victorian Government program complements the public space cleaning and maintenance work Council is already undertaking. The taskforce of public space cleansing and sanitisation workers deployed across Melbourne communities will help prepare and keep public spaces clean, safe and healthy as our communities begin returning to everyday life. The program is also helping to support workers displaced from their original jobs due to Coronavirus (Covid-19), providing them with work opportunities in other industries. Youth Services News The Cardinia Shire Youth Services team has released a new ‘Youth Services News’ e-zine and is looking for a committee of young people to help develop future editions. The new online e-zine is distributed weekly via the Youth Services Facebook page and features: Youth Services news Information and tips for young people Activities, including puzzles and quizzes Pride corner feature Covid-19 updates Up-to-date information on what’s happening in Cardinia Shire to support young people. The e-zine has been developed to support young people in the shire while they are unable to access My Place Youth Facility and faceto-face youth services due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, given the success of the
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Cardinia Shire residents can learn more about disposing of waste correctly as part of Council’s My Green Home and Garden project. first four editions, the service will continue to be developed beyond the pandemic. Young people thinking of applying must live in Cardinia Shire and be between 12 and 24 years old. Committee members will have the opportunity to be involved in the content creation and design of the e-zine. To apply to be a member of the Cardinia Shire Youth Services Newsletter, email your expression of interest to myplace@cardinia. vic.gov.au or contact us on 1800 496 884 to get more information. Young people who do not want to be part of the committee can also submit content by emailing myplace@cardinia.vic.gov.au To view the Cardinia Shire Youth Services Newsletter, visit the Cardinia Youth Services Facebook page or send your email address to myplace@cardinia.vic.gov.au to subscribe to never miss an edition. For more information about Youth Services in Cardinia Shire, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov. au/youthservices Maternal and Child Health Cardinia Shire Council’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Centres are continuing to operate as a booked, over-the-phone consultation service to help reduce the risk to our community and staff throughout the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. MCH phone consultations are taking place
For full details and the most up-to-date information: Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
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Citywide cleansing workers are helping to prepare and keep public spaces clean, safe and healthy. at the key ages and stages of a child’s development. Throughout the month of April, Council’s MCH nurses provided 1163 phone consultations and 140 newborns visits. During these extreme circumstances, Council is also offering an extra visit to families with two-week-old babies.
In April, Council’s MCH nurses visited 147 two-week-old babies, providing a brief home visit to weigh and physically check the baby. Phone consultations can be booked by calling 5943 4250 for infants four months and under. For more information about Council’s MCH services, visit www.cardinia.vic. gov.au/mch
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Changing with the times By Tania Phillips Takeaway food options might be here to stay at the Pine Grove Hotel and Carlei Wines at Upper Beaconsfield following their success during lockdown. Necessity is often the mother of invention and while the Carlei family, who own both establishments, might not have invented takeaway food they certainly hadn’t it considered it or had it as an option until the Government closed the doors of hotels and wineries across the country back in March. Forced, like a lot of businesses, to re-evaluate what they do, the Carlei family introduced takeaways and even a Providore cook at home range and take-away cocktails. Rebecca Carlei, daughter of winery originator Sergio Carlei, said they had never thought of the takeaway angle before. “We will certainly be looking to continue - if not expanding the takeaway side when this is all over,” she said. Usually in charge of the Winery’s export market, Rebecca herself has been repurposed doing a little bit of everything as the family and staff (who she says have become more like family in these uncertain times) work together to provide food, wine and even ready-made takeway cocktails to their local community. “The cocktails are perfect after a day of homeschooling the kids,” she joked. The Pine Grove Hotel has been through plenty of trials in the past, originally built in the 1880’s but burned down in the 1900’s. It
Carlei Wines. was rebuilt, only to be destroyed again in recent history during the horrific Ash Wednesday fires of 1983. The hotel was rebuilt once more and reopened in 1984. The hotel is situated within close proximity of Beacon Hills Golf Course and Cardinia Reservoir and usually you’d be able to enjoy a round of golf or tour the local attractions before coming to Pine Grove Hotel for lunch or dinner. But until things start to open up a bit more next month and they can start having people back in to dine (socially distanced of course),
you can still either enjoy takeaway food and drinks including some of Rebecca’s mother’s mouthwatering Italian pizza and Chef cooked meals. Or you can even pick up Chef created cookat-home food. “We are calling it our Pinegrove Providore range,” Rebecca said. “We have a range of quick sauces, soups and broths. “Try making the Homemade Bone Broth
into a warming chicken Ramen! Simply add it as a stock replacement, or flavour enhancer!” You can find the Cook at Home range, the cocktails and a nice bottle of the Carlei wines at the Piney bottleshop. The bottleshop is currently open Monday to Wednesday from 3pm for alcohol and 5pm for food and Thursday to Sunday from 7.30pm until late. Head to the Pine Grove Hotel facebook or website and order online!
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By Danielle Kutchel For those who like their caffeine fix with a side of social distancing, Gloria Jean’s Pakenham Drive Thru is happy to help. The Pakenham site, located off Kooweerup Road next to 7/11, is one of only a few drive through Gloria Jean’s stores in Melbourne. According to the owners, Saad Bashir and his wife Esha Akhund, drive through sales have increased since the pandemic began as customers seek out their morning (or afternoon, or evening) joe from the familiar comfort of their own surroundings.
It’s quick too, with turnaround times of just four minutes per order. Gloria Jean’s Pakenham also offers Uber Eats, so customers don’t even have to leave their home for their coffee. But as restrictions lift and locals stretch their legs, they’re more than welcome to drop in to the store in person. Food and drinks are available as takeaway only, with a limit of five people in store at one time. Saad said the Pakenham store is also still offering a full food menu, unlike some other Gloria Jean’s locations. In fact, a few new items have been released, including vegetarian and pizza toasties. Gluten free options are also available. Gloria Jean’s caters for the whole family, with little ones loving the Kids Meal Box, which even includes a surprise toy! Customers who work in medical services are treated to 20 percent off their order - not just during Covid-19, but all the time, as a thank you for their vital work. Saad said his staff have gotten to know their loyal customer base pretty well - so when you visit, they’ll already have your order on the go. “We have a loyal customer base and we know their names and orders,” he said. “It’s a friendly environment and my staff are really good at what they do.” For convenience, care and good coffee, visit Gloria Jean’s Pakenham Drive Thru at 1280 Kooweerup Road from 5.30am-7pm on weekdays, 6am-7pm on Saturdays and 7am-6pm on Sundays.
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Orange is the new give back By Jessica Anstice After bushfires, floods and a pandemic, it’s time to say ‘thanks’ to all of the hardworking SES volunteers. Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) rolled around on 20 May, giving the community an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the thousands of SES volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping residents safe. Last year and this year have been the busiest in Victoria SES’ history, with volunteers responding to almost 35,000 requests for assistance.In the Cardinia shire, volunteers from Pakenham and Emerald units have attended over 2000 requests alone. “2020 has been a challenging year for our volunteers,” Pakenham SES volunteer Shayne Honey said. “From helping out the bushfire crisis, to managing our day-to-day storm and rescue events on top of responding during the current Covid-19 pandemic, but it shows we will be there in the event of a local emergency of a major disaster - rain, hail wind or shine. “As SES volunteers we work together for our community. We respond when called upon
Police from Pakenham joined with Pakenham SES volunteers on Wednesday to celebrate WOW Day. and give up our personal lives to make Victoria safer, we’re proud of that and proud of our families who support us.” Long-standing Emerald SES volunteer and deputy controller, Brendan Smith, celebrated the day in more of an unusual way - by dressing his two pet donkeys in an SES uniform. The miniature donkeys took a trip down to the station on Wednesday morning and were soon enough the unit’s two newest recruits. The national celebration encourages community members to wear orange and share
selfies on social media with the tag #thankyouSES and #WOWDay. SES volunteers wear a safe and distinctive shade of bright orange, and for WOW called on the community and celebrities to do the same, with Shane Jacobson, Jane Bunn and Mike Larkan among those donning orange on social media sharing the #thankyouSES message. Landmarks around the state also lit up in a show of thanks for the SES volunteers, including the MCG, Bolte Bridge, Sound Tunnel, AAMI Park, and the Arts Centre.
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Families are being reminded to register for 2021 kindergarten places in Cardinia shire before June 26, for first round offers. In Cardinia Shire, the council provides a central registration service for both threeyear-old and four-year-old community kindergarten programs offered in its facilities. The four-year-old kindergarten program is partially funded by the State Government for up to 15-hours per week for eligible children who are four years-old on or before 30 April in the year they attend kindergarten. Additionally, other subsidies may be available depending on different criteria. The three-year-old kindergarten program is not currently government funded and usually only includes sessions up to six hours per week. To register in a three-year-old program the child needs to have turned three-years-old by the time they will start the program. First round offers for four-year-old kindergarten in 2021 will be emailed to parents from Monday 6 July 2020. Any registrations received after 5pm on Friday 26 June will be processed in later rounds and throughout the year as places become
Beaconsfield Kindergarten students. available or as required. The council will email first round offers for families for the 2021 three-year-old kindergarten places from Monday 3 August 2020.
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A surprise for 70th By Brendan Rees It was meant to be a day of hugs and kisses but a Berwick couple are nonetheless happy they were able to celebrate a major milestone with family. John Evans, 94, and his 89-year-old wife Valda met a Saturday night dance at the Dandenong Town Hall - and have been inseparable since as they celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. With social distancing in place, the couple’s family organised a surprise morning tea at their home which included scones and coffee, balloons, and “lots of hand sanitiser” on Wednesday 20 May. “Interestingly this isn’t the only surprise celebration they’ve had during restrictions with Valda turning 89 recently and opening her front door to find a surprise tea party in the front garden which had been set up by her grandchildren,” the couple’s grandson Heath Evans said. Heath said the love birds have been coping well during the pandemic with John regularly exercising and lifting weights while Val walks a few laps in their backyard daily. “John was riding a bike and running into his 80s, is renowned as one of the fittest and healthiest people you’ll ever come across and was a local legend amongst the children of North Dandenong who would see him on his daily run,” he said. Val is renowned for her “beautiful chocolate sponge cake” among her grandchildren as well as her “hospitality and always having the house spotless”. “As a family we’ve set them up with an iPad and enjoy a weekly zoom call, which has taken some training and a custom designed instruction manual,” Heath said. The couple married at St James Anglican Church in Dandenong, aged 19 and 24, on 20 May 1950. Starting her career at Parton’s Dandenong Store, Valda Evans was employed by Lonsdale Fashion in Dandenong for many years and was later a sales assistant at Lorna pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
John Evans, 94, and his 89-year-old wife Valda on their wedding day. Fashion in Noble Park. Mr Evans retired 30 years ago after working at HJ Heinz Company, Dandenong, for 30 years as an electrician. They have two daughters: Judith Tomlin who lives in Berwick with her sons Sean, 27, and Callum, 21; and Janine Evans, 63, who also lives in Berwick and has a son Heath who lives in Ashburton. After marrying, the couple lived in a bungalow while John - an “all-round handy man” - built their home in Dandenong over seven years. They then moved to Dandenong North for 31 years before living in Berwick. The couple are dedicated to their Christian faith, living a very clean lifestyle, which has been key to their health and their weekly attendance at Church which is something they never miss. And in terms of their secret to a happy marriage the couple say it’s a “bliss and hiss. You can’t agree all the time.” “Like dancing it’s a partnership.”
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Supercharge your winter snacks With winter upon us, it’s important we are fueling our bodies with the right nutrients to help us focus, keep our immune system healthy and our energy levels high. Many people are also still working from home, and while it’s become a familiar routine for most, easy access to a full fridge when the weather gets colder can sometimes mean snacking more frequently, and on food we wouldn’t choose when in our normal work routine. Australian Eggs has teamed up with Dietitian and Author Sharon Natoli, to share her tips on how to help manage your food intake and snacking through winter, including the snacks that can help supercharge your immune system. regularly: When it comes to eating, it · Eat helps to stay in a regular routine. Plan to eat
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JAPANESE: 1 egg, soft or hard boiled as preferred zucchini, shaved with a vegetable peeler into fine ribbons 20g baby spinach 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds ¼ avocado, sliced Sea salt and black pepper Miso butter: 1 tablespoon (25g) butter ½ teaspoon white miso paste
INDONESIAN: 1. To make peanut satay: place all ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat, whisk together over heat for about 5 minutes or until smooth. Place in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks. Heat slightly before using. 2. To serve: place blanched zucchini slices and bok choy on toast with cucumber. Top with fried egg, drizzle with peanut satay to taste, sprinkle with chilli flakes and serve with fresh coriander if desired.
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AUSSIE: 1. For the greens: add olive oil to a medium frypan, then saute broccolini and baby spinach for 3-4 minutes or until tender and wilted. Season with sea salt and black pepper. 2. To serve: place sauteed greens on toast, top with omelette or scrambled eggs, avocado and fresh herbs. Season with sea salt and black pepper and serve. JAPANESE: 1. To make the miso butter: melt the butter and whisk in miso until smooth. 2. To serve: saute zucchini and baby spinach in a small frypan, spread toast with miso butter then place veggies on top, followed by boiled egg and avocado. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, season with sea salt and black pepper and serve.
PIE MAKER EGG HACK: CARAMELISED ONION, TOMATO AND THYME TARTS Ingredients ½ cup pumpkin, roughly chopped in 1cm dices ½ cup zucchini, roughly chopped in 1cm dices ½ cup spring onions, sliced 1 large handful baby spinach leaves 1 cup skim milk 2 eggs A pinch pepper to taste 2 cup wholemeal flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds Low fat cream cheese, to serve
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Method 1. Preheat oven to 180 C and grease a square baking dish with olive oil or butter 2. Drain the corn kernels and set aside 3. Chop the broccoli into very fine florets; almost like a very chunky broccoli “rice”. Roughly chop the herbs 4. Mix together the corn, broccoli and herbs (plus the cheese if you are using it) and spread evenly into the baking dish 5. Whisk together the eggs, then whisk in the flour, milk and salt and pepper to taste 6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the rest of the ingredients. Bake in the oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until the slice has set and the top is golden brown 7. Allow to cool slightly before slicing into pieces.
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Prep & cook: 40 mins Serves: 6 Note: The slice can be kept in the fridge for around 4 days You don’t need to use gluten free flour if you don’t need the recipe to be gluten free. Simply use plain flour (white or wholemeal) instead For a dairy free slice, use a non-dairy milk and omit the cheese Instead of the fresh herbs, you can add some slice spring onion or some roughly chopped baby spinach
Ingredients · · 8 eggs · · 1/3 cup gluten free flour · 1/3 cup milk · 1 head broccoli · · 1 x 400-420 grams can of corn kernels 1 handful of fresh parsley or chives · · · Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil or butter for greasing baking dish · · ½ cup grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
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Ingredients ½ cup pumpkin, roughly chopped in 1cm dices ½ cup zucchini, roughly chopped in 1cm dices ½ cup spring onions, sliced 1 large handful baby spinach leaves 1 cup skim milk 2 eggs A pinch pepper to taste 2 cup wholemeal flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds Low fat cream cheese, to serve
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Method 1. Preheat oven to 180c. 2. Place pumpkin into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with water and cook in the microwave for 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Drain and add zucchini, spring onions and spinach. 3. Lightly beat eggs and milk, pour over the vegetables and season. 4. Sift flour and baking powder over the top and stir until just combined. 5. Spoon mixture into baking paper lined, non-stick muffin trays, sprinkling with pumpkin seeds, and bake for 25 minutes or until done. 6. Top with low fat cream cheese to serve
RASPBERRY ALMOND MUFFINS Prep & cook: 50 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients
· 250g self-raising flour · 100g ground almonds · 150g caster sugar · ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda · 3 eggs · 300mL buttermilk · Zest of a lemon or orange vanilla bean, seeds scraped or 1 tsp of vanilla · 1extract · 100mL olive or other vegetable oil · 250g fresh or frozen raspberries, plus extra to top · Flaked almonds, to top Method 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line a muffin tray with muffin liners and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, sugar and bicarbonate of soda. 3. In another bowl whisk together the eggs with the buttermilk, zest, vanilla and oil until smooth. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently stir in the raspberries and divide the batter amongst 8 muffin liners. 5. Top each muffin with 3 raspberries and a scattering of flaked almonds. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted. 7. Allow to cool for a few minutes in the tin then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Recipe by Julia Busuttil for Australian Eggs pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Visitors flock to Gardens By Brendan Rees People have flocked to Cranbourne Gardens to soak up some autumn sun as the gates reopened to the public on Wednesday 13 May. Some strolled while children brimmed with smiles as they walked around the garden, watching ducks splash in the water, and enjoying everything nature had to offer following weeks of being cooped up at home. Cranbourne Gardens is open daily from 9am to 5pm, however the cafe, playgrounds, including the kids backyard, all barbecues, and the gardens shop remain closed until further notice. There are currently no tours or events taking place and to keep visitors and staff safe, capacity in public areas and visitor centres is restricted and groups must be no more than 10 people. Some of the narrow garden pathways are one-way and advise visitors to follow all signage and maintain a safe distance. “We recommend visitors bring their own hand sanitiser and practice good hygiene,” the Cranbourne Gardens say. The Cranbourne Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Victoria said: “It is good to know that we can once again enjoy the Gardens and there will be lots new to see. It’s not only our home gardens which have benefited from this enforced layoff - the Gardens staff have been busy.” Public programs, events and specialist groups activity (including the Growing Friends) remain on hold until 31 May, the Cranbourne Friends say. “Arrangements will be reviewed as further announcements are made by government. Please note that the Friends have cancelled all activities and events until the end of August 2020.” During the Garden’s closure with less people around, species of all kind including wallabies, birds, frogs, wombats, echidnas and the only remaining urban population of Southern Brown Bandicoots, have been venturing from their remnant bushland and making visits to the Gardens’ horticulturists and office staff. Dedicated teams have also continued to protect the Gardens’ precious collections of plants during the lockdown while conducting conservation projects critical to the long-term protection of Victoria’s biodiversity.
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Chris Russell, executive director Royal Botanic Gardens enjoys some sunshine and the return of visitors.209081
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think any teacher got into teaching thinking they’d be teaching remotely,” he said. “Building relationships with students is so vital, and face-to-face is so key to strengthening those relationships.” Measures have been put in place to allow for extra cleaning, handwashing and social distancing. Ms Saunders-Lipari said teachers at Dandenong Valley have been “furiously meeting online” to discuss the impending return, with a focus on re-establishing routines. “Our students mostly arrive and depart on a school bus system and that has complexities on moving them through the school, how to cater for individual hygiene and routines. “The Department of Education has provided us with PPE, so there are lots of things to address. “Also, our curriculum will have a bit of a shift in focus to ensure we re-engage with students and re-establish routines,” she added. She too can see value in some of the online tools and platforms that the school has established. “It’s an amazing collection of ideas, a way of collectively planning for activities and we don’t want to just finish with that, we want to move on to using that and probably re-focusing it a little bit,” Ms Saunders-Lipari said. “This has been a massive learning experience for us and our families. There have been challenges - but there have been lots of positives.” Mr Murray agrees. “This has brought our school closer together. Our teachers have done some amazing things. “We’ve had to be quite agile in our thinking and families have understood that to overcome any issues quickly and get on with what’s been requested - we couldn’t thank them enough.”
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Hearts to help By Rowan Forster A lifesaving Pakenham-based venture, spear-
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Verlinda Snooks nailed a monster putt on her first attempt on the practice green. Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
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Golf course digs deep By sports editor Russell Bennett Since its rebranding and re-launch as the Deep Creek Golf Club in late October last year, the former Pakenham Golf Club has been through countless peaks and troughs. It’s no secret that large amounts of money were spent on the addition of two new holes, a new practice facility, a cafe, a new clubhouse, pro-shop, function rooms, and offices in an effort to modernise the course and open the eyes of a new generation of local golfers. And that effort was starting to reap serious rewards... until the Covid-19 pandemic struck, stopping the sporting world in its tracks earlier this year. “There’s been a whole set-up and clear expense to get the facility to where it needs to be - but you’re happy to dig that hole because you know that, hopefully, you’re going to be able to backfill it with what’s to come,” said a particularly upfront Haydn Thompson, Deep Creek Golf Club’s CEO, as he sat down at the new clubhouse recently to explain just what the club has been through in the past six to seven months. “You’re happy to take that educated gamble - that we’ll be spending money that, under normal circumstances, we wouldn’t otherwise to get things set-up, but we have to set them up because they’re income streams - things like the cafe, driving range, and new function rooms. “When you look at it, we’ve got these extra income areas that will turn over money once people start utilising it. That was the expectation from day one, which happened.” Until it stopped. Completely. “The business was breaking even, and making a profit, and things were really looking up 26 STAR NEWS
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in March until ‘Bang!’ - overnight, the lights were switched off,” Thompson said. “Governments struggle to come to grips with pandemics - let alone community-based businesses, or any business for that matter. “The word for 2020, I think, will be ‘unprecedented’.” So, Thompson and his staff at Deep Creek were left with no alternative but to adapt, and adapt on the run. And now, with the coronavirus restrictions gradually easing and golfers returning to the greens and fairways earlier this month, there’s genuine light at the end of the tunnel once again. “In March, the complex was shut, immediately, in terms of being a licensed venue so we adapted,” Thompson said. “Golf was still on for a little while there, and then on a Friday night we got the word that golf needed to cease, based on the advice from government and the sport’s governing body. “I got an email late on the Friday night - late in March - that the recommendation was for all Victorian clubs to close as soon as possible.” The restaurant and cafe arm of the business was still permitted to sell takeaway, so they adapted on the run - brainstorming the possibilities. “We had a two-week period where we had real uncertainty of what the business was going to look like - information was changing every day, so it was really important to relay that as well as we possibly could to our people, our employees,” Thompson said. “There was no certainty in it, but we kept pushing forward and gave the takeaway food a go. “Fortunately, JobKeeper applied for a num-
ber of our staff who were with us before our rebranding, but on the flipside we did still have a number of staff who weren’t eligible. “So the question then became about how we could provide for our people who don’t have the security of JobKeeper.” Once the golfing arm of the business closed due to Covid-19, the focus turned straight to the welfare of the club’s staff, and then just how Deep Creek could push forward. “It wasn’t about making money at that point - it was about covering our overheads and hopefully breaking even,” Thompson said. “The business here was a microcosm of the national problem, so we wanted to do everything possible to stop the spread and make sure everyone was safe, but then we had to ask ourselves, if we weren’t operating, were we financially viable and would we come out the other end?” From there, the club - through its takeaway food arm - pushed forward with initiatives like ‘chicken parma night’, ‘pasta night’, and ‘burger night’. Customers can pre-order their meals and arrive at the Cameron Way car-park to pick them up. It’s been a roaring success - selling between 300 and 350 chicken parmas on a Thursday night, with the burger nights and pasta nights also covering their own. “We’re in the position now to be able to push through and really look forward to what’s to come again - to justify to ourselves, and the business, that we can keep it going,” Thompson said. “It was all about that first battle for the club.” While the course was shut to members and
the public alike, its employees still worked tirelessly - not only Thompson and his staff at the clubhouse, but also course superintendent Rick McHugh and his staff. And they’ve played a massive role in the course’s eventual reopening. “We didn’t know if we were going to emerge out the other side of this thing, after the money we spent on the rebranding and upgrade of the facility in the first place, but we’ve received incredible support from the council, local residents, businesses, and of course our members,” Thompson said. While there are clearly still restrictions in place - for good reason - golf is once again back at Deep Creek. “Going from being closed for six weeks and running takeaway - just making sure the business could survive - to having golf come back for groups of four, albeit limited in time because it’s one tee start in 10 minute intervals, was a big change,” Thompson said. “It’s not quite golf as we know it, but it’s kind of a blessing that we’ve got this time to get our head back in the game. “We’re getting stuck back in with the resources we have, but it’s just great to have the game back again.” Golfers at Deep Creek can arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to their pre-booked tee time. While the pro shop is open, only four people are allowed in at any one time, and only one person can ride in each cart - unless two players live together. Preferred lies can be taken in bunkers as there are no rakes, and there are no flags on the greens so holes are cut in central positions. The driving range and complex remain closed for now. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Outer East is aiming high AFL Outer East is expected to release its return to play roadmap to all clubs on 2 June, with the league expected to announce a target date as well as many more key measures to get its season up and running in 2020. With AFL Outer East aiming to potentially get a reduced season started from late July or early August, region general manager Aaron Bailey advised clubs of the plans on Wednesday evening last week, with the league boss telling the Star News that providing that level of clarity was vital as clubs start preparing for training on the same night of the announcement. “It’s important for us to provide clarity about when to come back - we’re going to address what we’ll need to get to in order to get back, and then it can allow footballers and netballers to train,” he said. “If we don’t meet these targets, then we can work through it and we’ll make a joint decision, and we think the best approach is to have a systematic approach, and start after the worst part of winter. “That’s the indication of our surveys, they (the clubs) want to try and get a season up. “We’ll work towards a date, and if we don’t meet that, we’ll look at some alternative options. “But we’re going to provide one date, not change or push it back - we’ll do everything we can, and give people real assurity towards what we’re working towards, but we have to work through it “It’s important that all leagues make an informed decision that’s best for their members and competition.” With the target return date set for late July/ early August, allowing enough time to get in enough home-and-away games and finals with cricket expected to be pushed back to late October, Bailey said that the league will con-
tinue to work closely with the clubs to ensure that it will be both financially viable, as well as not providing any additional health risks to its clubs. “We won’t do it at the risk of any clubs - that’s the key message we had at the meeting on Wednesday night (last week) with the clubs,” he said. “And that way we can start to get our members and people back in - if we feel a return isn’t possible, we’ll make that decision with the clubs. “We’re hoping the restrictions are lifted but we’ve got two months and we hope we can be in a good space. “I’d regret calling it off now knowing we could have got it going.” With the issues of crowds and the limits on gatherings expected to stay in place for many months to come, Bailey reiterated the need to make an informed decision with all the clubs and members. “There’s some key measurables to get back, one will be the ability to get crowds, sale of food and beverage, but the health and safety aspect has to be considered, and the ability for volunteers to be able to sustain this is vital, and it has to be feasible,” he said. “The last factor is around what the crowd’s going to look like, and we’ll need to make an assessment based on that model, and over the next three months, we’ll work towards a target.” Bailey said that, however, for all the different competitions under AFL Outer East governance, they will be treated on a ‘case-by-case’ basis. “The measure of return will be different,” he said. “Football could be different to netball, certainly junior netball and women’s football. “It’ll be a case by case basis, but it’s got to be viable for clubs, and we need to tick off the safety protocols.”
QUIZ NUMBER 1714 1. WHO bowled a Test cricket hat-trick for Australia in 2010? 2. IN what sport did Peter Antoine and Steven Hawkins win a gold medal for Australia at the 1992 Olympics? 3. WHO did Muhammad Ali defeat to win his three world heavyweight boxing titles? 4. WHO beat Australia’s Mark Stockwell in the controversial 100 metres freestyle final at the 1984 Olympics? 5. WHO did John Newcombe defeat in the memorable 1975 Australian Open tennis final? 6. WHICH Australian golfer was renowned for his ‘broomstick’ putting style? 7. WHICH Queensland brothers played Test cricket for Australia in the 1950s? 8. WHO has scored the most goals for Australia in international soccer? 9. WHICH Australian won the English jockeys championship four times? 10. AT which Olympics were electronic timing devices and a public address system first used? 11. WHO bowled the last over in cricket’s famous Tied Test between Australia and the West Indies in 1960? 12. IN what sport did Malcolm Milne become Australia’s first international champion? 13. WHICH famous English soccer club has Anfield as its home ground? 14. WHO rode Think Big to both its Melbourne Cup wins? 15. IN what sport did iron-man champion Grant Kenny win a bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics? 16. WHICH Australian golfer has broken the most course records? 17. WHICH ex-Aussie cricketer is nick-named ‘Bing’? 18. WHICH well-known Australian boxing champion was born in France? 19. HOW many players make up a hockey team? 20. IN which country was tennis ‘superbrat’ John McEnroe born?
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Bumping and tackling were nowhere to be seen but the smiles on the faces of the Pakenham women’s football team were clear indicators that community sport is slowly emerging from its Covid-19 slumber. Due to the impact of coronavirus the Lions stopped training in early March, but a recent easing of restrictions saw the team return to its home base of Toomuc Reserve on Monday night. And while training was certainly conducted in a different way - with hand sanitiser, attendance reports and social distancing just some of the protocols in place - coach Ian Shaw said it was exciting to see his team back on the track. “Like for everyone it’s been a long two
months but it was great to see the girls back training again and enjoying each other’s company - even if it had to be done at a social distance and with some strict protocols in place,” Shaw explained. The Lions’ coach was hopeful that the first training session was a positive sign that community sport would return in the not-too-distant future. “We all understand that there’s still a lot of work to be done to get us back to playing competitive football, it needs to be done safely, but this is a great step in that direction,” he said. “Hopefully we can get a season underway because everyone is going to appreciate being involved in community sport just that little bit more when it does come back.” Thursday, 28 May, 2020
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