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Covid-19 testing at Pakenham Health Centre on Henty Way. 208206 king how we have hot spots and Cardinia is one of them, this freaked out an already jumpy local population,” he said. “Now everyone who sneezes or coughs runs out to get the test because of what our government have said, but they have not provided enough testing stations, they are turning people away. “If you are going to startle the easily startled population, at least be prepared for what you are asking them to do - the test.” Across the state, there are 94 fixed testing sites and 37 drive and walk-through sites. Continued on page 4
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David’s daughter had the “sniffles” and was kept home from school as a precaution, but now the Pakenham man, is the one staying home. “It’s very frustrating ... my employer won’t let me back to work until I get a negative result ... problem is, I can’t get tested,” he explained. David was turned away from the Pakenham and Dandenong testing sites on Monday and again on Tuesday. He drove out to Warragul, where he was told he needed an appointment, but couldn’t book one until the end of the week. “The State Government went all out sprui-
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Securing a spot in the line at a local Covid-19 testing site has been made almost impossible, after concerned “virus hot spot” residents flock to find out if they’re carrying the virus. A young Pakenham mother was turned away from all three local testing sites, after trying to secure a test for her three-year-old child. Brittany’s child has a runny nose, with no other symptoms, but until they’ve been cleared off with a negative test, the three-yearold can’t return to childcare and she can’t return to work. She attended three separate testing sites in Pakenham, Berwick and Cranbourne on Tuesday 23 June, only to be turned away by all. “At Pakenham at 8.45am I couldn’t even get into the car park as there was someone there sending people away, giving business cards and informing them to call at lunchtime and see when they are re-opening,” she explained. “At Berwick the line was down to Clyde Road and they were sending us away and at Cranbourne, I lined up and they sent me off saying the man in front of me would be the last and gave him a sign to hold saying closed.” Brittany, who didn’t want her surname published, said it was “understandable” that childcare centres were being strict and taking precautionary action, but said the State Government needed to “ramp up” the number of testing centres. “There is such a high demand at the moment and it is neglectful of them to not be doing more to stop the spread within the community,” she said. “The most frustrating thing is they are wanting to reduce the spread of things yet people are having to go to multiple places to try and get tested. Who knows how many people who are positive are doing the same thing and risking spreading it around the community even more.” Brittany will now be forced to travel to Wonthaggi, after securing a booking at a clinic for another day. Similarly, David, who also didn’t want his surname published, is unable to return to work, until he’s returned a negative test.
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Nightly hotspot for hoons By Jessica Anstice Fearful and frustrated, Pakenham residents say hooning is a reoccurring problem around Ash Crescent and Kennedy Road. A number of residents have noticed these two roads have become a hotspot for hoons to perform burnouts on a regular nightly basis. Resident, Katarzyna Skibicki, said she hears hoon drivers running amok most nights between 1am and 3am. “We can hear very loud burnouts and speeding - sometimes it’s just one car but sometimes it’s two or three and you can hear them racing,” she said. “It wakes me up because it’s so loud and it makes most dogs in the neighbourhood bark. “And it’s always on the same road which is Kennedy Road and Ash crescent.” Ms Skibicki is worried that it could be just a matter of time before someone is seriously injured. “It’s absolutely reckless and dangerous and someone will end up hurting themselves,” she added. “I already have troubles with sleep so once it wakes me up I can’t go back to sleep and I am absolutely exhausted for work the next day. “My partner also gets up at 4.30am for work and it affects his sleep as well, which is worrying as he does cabinet making and works with tools - it’s dangerous to be sleep deprived when working with tools like that.” Ahern Road and Army Road have been labelled as hoon hotspots in the past when residents were fed up with motorists using the streets as racetracks. Residents estimated there have been about three crashes in the past 10 years, but said near misses occurred “regularly” as drivers frequently ignored the 50km/h speed signs. Another resident who lives nearby and has asked not to be named, said it simply comes down to “idiotic behaviour” but fears for him and his family’s safety. “I know that I’m not the only one who has concerns about the out of control nature these drivers and the impact that they are having on families who live in and around Army Road, Ahern Road and the main thoroughfare Ash Crescent to Kennedy Road,” he said. “Since Covid-19 and the government handing out ludicrous amounts of money to young people, this hoon mentality has escalated so quickly. “Unfortunately some people think that it is acceptable but it’s not.” After only living in Ash Crescent for about a year, another resident is considering relocating after several parked vehicles were recently smashed into by the hoon drivers. The resident, who also wishes to remain anonymous, said he is concerned for the safety all of the children in the street. “I got told when I moved in to have fun with guys doing burnouts. A few months went by and there it was,” he recalled. “It’s annoying - the first one that I heard when I was asleep and I woke up because I heard them. It sounded like a train. I panicked
One family, who were living along Ash Crescent, recently pulled the plug and moved out of the area.
Skid marks are left visible along Ash Crescent and Kennedy Road. 210190 and jumped up because I thought that it was going to smash through the bedroom window. “I’m a little bit worried that they might eventually go through the front window.” One family, who were living along Ash Crescent, recently pulled the plug and moved out of the area while others have installed safety
A number of residents have noticed these two roads have become a hotspot for hoons to perform burnouts on a regular nightly basis.
measures such as cameras. With children of his own, the resident said he is just about fed up with the sleepless nights, constant worry and no action being taken. “I want to move, I’m over it. I have called police but nothing ever comes of it,” he said. “Each time it happens, you’ll go out to have
a squiz and half the neighbours are out there too. “The other neighbours are pretty agro and annoyed about it.” A Cardinia Shire Council spokesperson acknowledged the council is aware of reports of hooning in this area, and has referred the reports to Victoria Police.
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$25k cash incentive A $25,000 home builder tax-free stimulus grant was announced by the Federal Government for owners, including first home buyers, planning on building a new home or on renovating their existing home. The HomeBuilder grant is a time-limited grant program to help the residential construction market bounce back from the coronavirus crisis. The government initiative will assist the residential construction market by encouraging the commencement of new home builds and renovations this year. Eligible applicants will receive a grant of $25,000 where the contract was signed between 4 June and 31 December 2020, with construction having to start within three months of the contract date. Kooweerup mortgage broker and first home coach, Cait Benton, bought her first home when she was 20-years-old. Ms Benton says the HomeBuilder grant is a great idea as it gives first home buyers a renewed hope of getting into the property market by owning their own home and not falling into the rental trap. “However I’ve also seen first home buyers jumping at the opportunity without realising the land they’re buying is not due to title until mid-next year, which actually means they’ll miss out on the $25k grant,” she explained. “So I’ve been strongly recommending to people to make sure they do all their research prior to locking themselves into something or to not hesitate to run questions by me beforehand as they need to ensure all round they’re making the right decisions. “In saying that, it’s been so wonderful seeing so many first home buyers excited about this opportunity, and I’ve noticed it even more so because like I said all those who originally
From page 1 The Gazette spoke with a Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) spokeswoman who said roving testing vans weren’t heading out to Cardinia at this stage. She said that testing locations were available via the DHHS website at https://www. dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested-coronaviruscovid-19“ Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said the government was “very aware” that some sites were experiencing “extremely high demand”. “We are stepping up our messaging, sending teams out on the doors, making phone calls and actively exploring additional testing sites in the Cardinia and Casey area,” Ms Crugnale said. “Everyone is understandably on edge and so it’s really important we keep working together, as a community to get the message out about getting tested no matter how mild the symptoms. “Our dedicated health care workers at Monash Health Pakenham, Cranbourne and Berwick are doing their very best so if we can all be extra patient that would be great too.” Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing said she was working hard to make sure additional testing resources were up and running as a “matter of priority” in the south east. “We know that testing is a crucial part of understanding and tracing the spread of the virus,” Ms Shing said. “The recent increase in cases means that it is more important than ever for people to get tested if they have any symptoms at all. “At peak times there have been some pretty lengthy waiting times at testing sites, including in Cardinia, and we are really grateful that people are participating in the testing process, which is saving lives.”
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Blessed with $5000 grant By Jessica Anstice Pakenham’s Fellow Bless Collective has received $5000 from the council to continue to support Cardinia residents who are struggling financially and have been affected by the coronavirus. As part of Cardinia Shire Council’s $1.6 million Community and Business Coronavirus Support Package, local non-for-profit organisations had the opportunity to apply for relief grants. The $5000 grant will be put towards the cost of the charity’s care packs which are being distributed during the Covid-19 relief and recovery period. The care packs contain essential non-perishable foods and toiletries and are available for individuals and families who are facing hardship. “Receiving the grant means that, along with ongoing community donations, Fellow Bless Collective will be able to continue to provide care packs until December to those who are
struggling financially and have been affected by Covid-19,” Fellow Bless Collective community care manager Leanne Griffiths said. “People have been affected by Covid-19 in many ways, including loss of work, isolation, an inability to access programs and services. “The grant will allow essential items to be purchased and provided to people who are currently needing practical support by way of food and toiletries.” To date, 260 care packs have been distributed to individuals and families across the shire. The Fellow Bless Collective’s mission is to “strengthen the community by providing collective services, programs, support and genuine love to those who are undervalued, isolated and disadvantaged within the Cardinia shire and beyond”. Its purpose is to care for the underprivileged, isolated and homeless; provide practical support for those in need; help make the community a better place though care, crisis assistance and social connection; collaborate with other organisations and individuals; pro-
vide opportunities for community members to serve and contribute to their community; and to redeem and transform gateway areas. “We would like to thank Cardinia Shire Council for the grant and for their commitment to support disadvantaged and isolated people within our community. We have been significantly blessed by the council and we are extremely grateful for their support,” Ms Griffith said. “We would also like to thank all the individuals, schools, churches and organisations who have donated essential items, finances and/or have volunteered their time and have made it possible for care packs to be distributed within the community. “We would also like to give a special thank you to Follow Baptist Church for their significant support.” For more information about the care packs, donations and updates, contact the Fellow Bless Collective at info@bless.org.au or check out their website at bless.org.au.
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Wish granted: Financial boost for wildlife warrior By Mitchell Clarke
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Sarah Cooke and her mum Sheryle with two rescued joeys. 209850 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS garoo transport bag and nets would be a huge benefit and greatly help us to continue the work we do,” Ms Cooke said. Federal La Trobe MP Jason Wood said the funding would go a long way in supporting organisations and volunteers, who play an “integral” part in society. “Volunteers embody the best of our com-
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A non-profit wildlife rescue organisation which responds to call outs 24 hours a day will receive a funding boost from a $9 million volunteer fund. Wildlife Incident Safe Haven (WISH) has been operating as a non-profit organisation in the south east for about a year and a half, working to rescue, rehabilitate and release native Australian wildlife. “Before this I was a wildlife carer for a year. I volunteered with another shelter to become a wildlife carer and after a year of being a licensed carer I was able to apply to become a shelter license holder,” WISH founder Sarah Cooke explained. “We not only care for the animals in our own homes, but we also go out and rescue them when they have become injured or displaced.” Based in Berwick, Ms Cooke has transformed her home into a rescue centre for orphaned joeys that her and her team have rescued. Each member is highly trained and experienced when it comes to making the heartbreaking decision to humanely euthanise injured or dying wildlife. “We all work, have families and personal lives but continue to help our wildlife whenever we can because they deserve to be treated with respect and to be helped when they are struggling,” Ms Cooke said. “I’ve always had a passion for animals since I was very little. I always knew that when I grew up, I wanted to work with them.” The federal funding grant of $5000 will go towards purchasing extra safety equipment for volunteers, particularly when performing tricky rescues at night or in bad weather. “Equipment such as a thermal camera, kan-
munity with thousands of people regularly volunteering their skills, services and time to make life in La Trobe better for those around them,” Mr Wood said. Despite Ms Cooke coming into contact with horrific scenes involving kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and even deer, on a daily basis, she still feels compelled to provide the honourable service.
“We see cruelty, pain and horrific injuries ... no matter how much that hurts and how upset it makes me feel I continue to do this because if I didn’t who else would? Who would help ease the pain for the animal left to die on the side of the road? “Just because they are animals does not mean they don’t deserve to be treated with respect and having someone care for them in their last moments,” she said. “My message to people would be to respect them, respect that where you are living was once their home. “They didn’t do anything wrong to us, all they want to do is live in peace. Respect your surroundings, and if you know you have wildlife in your area, keep a look out for them, drive a bit slower and learn to live alongside them.”
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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On 18 June, the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page shared a story about the latest crime statistics revealing the crime rate was up seven per cent in Casey in the past 12 months. Here are how readers reacted online: Ben Kerr: Well, when authorities sit on their hands doing nothing of course crime will increase ... instead of handing out appropriate penalties that at least match the damage that the crime has done to society. Joel Mitchell: Rotating doors for repeat offenders.... police are doing everything they can. Kim Hufton: Half the problem is the younger generation have nothing to do. Trish Shantai O’Grady: Maybe if they were jailed instead of being let out on bail all this time, the crimes may decrease. On 19 June, the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page shared a story about a state Liberal MP calling on the Government to fix the “nightmare” roadworks causing delays on Thompsons Road. Here are how readers responded online: Dazza Fellows: They should have built an overpass not traffic lights!! Nothing will change, have a look at how many people/ families are moving up to Clyde, Clyde North, Cranbourne North etc every week! Rebecca De Fina: Can take me over an hour from Berwick to Cranbourne some days. KJ Gould: Oh but when they fix them they do it all at once so all the roads are b*ggered.
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Three teachers awarded By Mitchell Clarke Teachers have played a critical role throughout the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure learning standards are upheld. Three teachers from Beaconhills College, Beaconsfield Primary School and Timbarra P-9 College in Berwick were selected from 500 nominations as Casey Cardinia’s most outstanding teachers. Gembrook MP Brad Battin launched a quest in June to find the area’s most outstanding teacher, which encouraged schooling communities across Casey and Cardinia to vote for their favourite. Markus Munday from Beaconhills College in Pakenham, Amanda Mollard from Beaconsfield Primary School and Kristen Poulten from Timbarra P-9 College were selected as deserving winners. “More than ever the community appreciate the hard work and dedication of our teachers,” Mr Battin said. “Remote learning was a challenging time for the entire school community and I had parents contacting me to say how their child’s teachers greatly supported them through this period.” “It was incredibly difficult to choose just three prize winners with each nomination very deserving, however Mr Munday, Ms Poulton and Ms Mollard stood out as fairly new to the teaching field but went the extra mile, not just in their engagement with their students during this time but ensuring their students and the parents were both supported.” In excerpts provided to the Gazette, one voter described graduate teacher Ms Mollard as doing an “absolutely amazing job” throughout the online learning period. “Amanda has been wonderful throughout this situation, always smiling, sending the kids a presentation on Monday’s showing how
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much their work the previous week meant to her,” the voter explained. Ms Poulton was said to have made classes “so much fun” for Grade 3 students at Timbarra. “With daily class videos including cooking lessons, games, reading a chapter of a book everyday, checking in with parents and talking with the kids over the phone,” a voter said. Meanwhile, Mr Munday has been described as a “once in a lifetime” teacher. “My only wish is that every child gets to have a ’Mr Munday’ during their schooling years. He really is an extraordinary teacher that
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deserves to be recognised for his level of commitment to teaching and his bond with his students,” another voter said. An emotional Mr Munday had a surprise visit today from Mr Battin on Friday 19 June, who congratulated him and presented him with a voucher prize. “Being able to connect with his students through video and keeping group sizes small and manageable was important,” Mr Munday said. “Especially for Prep and Year 1, it’s really important they see their teacher.”
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Kill charges By Brendan Rees Missing Persons Squad detectives have charged a further two people with murder over the death of a 26-year-old man, whose body was found in Lysterfield. Court documents revealed Nicole Anthea Anderson, 37, from Cranbourne, was charged on Friday 19 June over the death of Zane Meyer from Oakleigh after police found his body at a semi-rural area near Nixon Road on 17 June. Police have since charged a 33-year-old North Melbourne man and a 30-year-old man of no fixed place of address with murder. The pair will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 25 June. Ms Anderson, who was remanded in custody following her murder charge, faced the
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Hordes of people flocked to Mt Cannibal the long weekend, over reigniting fears popular reserve that the could follow a similar down to the 1000 Steps and Warburto shutwood Forest. n’s RedThe reserve will close Tuesday 9 and Thursday to the public between 11 June for car park works, however Cardinia scheduled Shire Council hasn’t guarantee d the park will planned. reopen as The Queen’s Birthday the perfect opportun long weekend proved ity to venture outside, but with the car park forced to spill onto at capacity, vehicles were Garfield North Road, ing warnings from defyauthorities. “Avoid parks that are usually busy weekend, and if on a a car park is full, people can visit no more that site. Do not join vehicle queues or park illegally ... go to an alternative destination,” a spokesperson said. Department of Transport But according to nibal Group, more the Friends of Mount Canrecorded along the than 70 parked cars were road at one time. Friends of Mt Cannibal president Hocking said the Mark park has been experienc its highest visitor ing numbers. “There’d be almost 200 people on mountain at any the Sarah, one time over the Karen, Elise, Brooke Mr Hocking said. weekend,” and Jack from Drouin visited Mount Cannibal “There’s definitely when the reserve “Council an issue with the reopened in May. bers. This would num- informati is carefully considering all current 208670 be Picture: STEWART ness had boomed seen here because the biggest crowds we’ve re-open on and advice regarding whether CHAMBERS since the site reopened people don’t really to the . “We got shut down anywhere else to have works this site following the construction overnight, so anything go. week, and is working that helps is quite “We’re noticing in consultaimportant, and tion with Victoria a lot of families, huge for us and it’s this Police to monitor cause local sport likely huge for the town,” is just and manisn’t on as an alternativ be- age the site. he said. “On Saturday mornings e.” He said the “concerni “If you are visiting the cafe is filled with people in ng“ crowd numbers a public place and had been reported busy when you it is where they’ve active wear and you just know to the council. arrive, remembe been.” r to consider Cardinia Shire how you will meet the minimum 1.5 Mr Alden-Brown sponse unit team Council’s pandemic re- tancing and metre disacknowledged concerns social gathering leader, Janette Schimlec regulations, and relating to the increased traffic said the “complex k, make alternative plans but said closing ” situation was being the mountain wasn’t if it is too busy and tored. moni- can’t adhere to the answer. you the guidelines.” “I understand the “We were disappoin traffic concerns, But the increased zy, but ted to hear of crowds it is crafoot traffic has attending the site welcome boost been a end,” it’s only for a few hours on the over the long weekend, for local business, weekhe said. pecially given the which es- been struggling State through the Covid-19 had “I ment’s social distancin and Federal Govern- demic. pan- be agree that something definitely g and gathering done, lations are still in whether that’s reducing needs to Brad Alden-Bro force,” Ms Schimlec s regulimit on the road the wn, who owns k said. or something else, speed Miss Hangry cafe the Little know, I don’t and lives locally, but there are people said busi- quick who are just so to call for it to be On this occasion, shut down.” more than 40 cars pictured on the roadside. were Pictures: SUPPLIED MEPSTEAD
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How to survive hotel quarantine Star News reporter ESTHER LAUAKI recently returned from New Zealand and is under strict quarantine for 14 days at Melbourne’s Crown Metropol hotel. This is her story. “Lucky!” - So I’ve been told when I tell people that I’m under quarantine at this five-star hotel. Unfortunately, it’s not the glamorous existence we all think it is. This week marks my sixth in complete isolation since March and my third round of 14 day quarantine periods. My first was a voluntary home quarantine upon arrival from a trip overseas when Victoria was first gripped by COVID-19 and all returned travellers were put into mandatory isolation to slow the spread of the virus. I flew to New Zealand in May for a family emergency, while the country was still in stage three lockdown, and was quarantined at The Grand Mercure hotel in Auckland. And now, here we are. Victoria’s chief health officer Brett Sutton estimates about 200 overseas travellers arrive at Melbourne Airport each day, with the number getting closer to 1,000 on some days. I returned on a full flight from Auckland on June 17. After a border security briefing, we were handed masks before walking a gauntlet of government agency checkpoints: fever checks, documents, customs, luggage and a light snack for the bus ride to a government managed hotel. Most travellers were alone so we were processed in single file at reception before a security guard escorted us to the lift, then to our rooms down a silent corridor. “See you in 14 days,” he said to me as I shut the door. 10 STAR NEWS
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The rules are straight forward. You can not leave your room; three basic meals are delivered to your door each day and a nurse calls your room daily to check for developing symptoms. On day three and day 11, everyone must have a compulsory COVID test which involves a very uncomfortable swab of your throat and nostrils. There is no swanning around in the hotel spa, gym facilities, no meals at Crown’s upmarket bistros and no visitors. The 2020 pandemic has made me quite the survivalist. While I appreciated the breakfasts of rice bubbles, milk, yoghurt, piece of fruit and a fridge cold pastry, I was glad to top up on pantry staples of two minute cup noodles, tuna snack packs and some extras via an online Coles delivery. UberEats and food deliveries are also allowed but can get pricey if you over indulge. Keeping occupied with work, music, movies, video calls with friends and a token yoga session have been my saving graces while isolated. Writing a gratitude diary was another helpful strategy suggested to me by the mental health nurse who is also on call for those feeling overwhelmed. As bleak and unsettling as some days have been over the past few months, gratitude is something I’ve clung to get through. Lucky isn’t the first word I would have used to describe my circumstance – but in many ways I am. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Plant thieves garden heist By Brendan Rees An elderly Narre Warren South couple have been left devastated after heartless thieves ripped out plants from their front garden. John Spellmeyer, 82, and his 77-year-old wife Henny say they were shocked to discover their beloved plants missing from their Robinswood Parade home on Tuesday 16 June after the culprits struck sometime between 4am and 7am. Mr Spellmeyer said the theieves had pulled out nearly 10 plants including roses, geraniums and a magnolia tree - worth between $500 and $1000 in total. “They trampled over some of the flowers,” Mr Spellmeyer said. “I had a big garden pot in the front of the house and we had a plant in there which was a metre high and that was pulled out.” Mr Spellmeyer said the culprits appeared to be opportunistic as their garden is not fenced and “exposed to a lot of traffic”. The couple, who have lived at their home for 20 years, also found a trail of soil on the front and side footpath. According to Mr Spellmeyer, the bandits appeared to have driven a car over the nature strip after discovering tyre tracks and soil “spread all over the street next door”. Mr Spellmeyer said his neighbour saw a car parked on the footpath in front of the couple’s garden on the morning of the theft, which he described as as a “bit strange”. He said his neighbour had to leave for work and couldn’t get a description of the car or the registration - but believed it may have been a Mazda.
John Spellmeyer and his wife Henny are dismayed after thieves stole plants from their front yard. 210153 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Ms Spellmeyer said she was “so surprised” by the senseless act, saying her husband had “done a lot of work” to make the garden look impressive. “You don’t expect something like that to happen,” she said, adding they had been asleep at the time of the offence. “There’s lots and lots of houses being built in the area and that’s a good way to start your
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Major road works finished By Brendan Rees Months of frustration for south east motorists has ended with major construction on the Hallam Road upgrade complete. The $53.5 million project, which builds on the previous Hallam Road duplication that was completed in 2014 from Pound to Ormond Road, has realigned Hallam Road and Evans Road, and installed traffic lights to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians. A key part of the project includes the upgraded intersection of South Gippsland Highway, Hallam Road and Evans Road by removing the ‘dog leg’ by aligning Evans Road with Hallam Road and installing traffic lights. The intersection has seen 22 crashes including south of Ormond Road since 2012. Traffic lights have also been added outside the Resource Recovery Precinct to improve access for pedestrians as well as help manage trucks entering and exiting. A new shared walking and cycling path has also been completed on both sides of Hallam Road and Evans Road. The project has also built new bus stops along Hallam Road and Evans Road, and installed new bus queue jump lanes at the Hallam Road, South Gippsland Highway and Evans Road intersection to give buses priority. Meanwhile, an extra lane has been added in direction on Hallam Road between Ormond Road and South Gippsland Highway. Traffic flow and safety has also been improved by changing Livingstone Rise and Aylmer Road to left-in and out only. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said the road would be safer and smoother for the 10,000 motorists that use Hallam Road each day. “We’re keeping our promises and delivering projects that create jobs, keep traffic moving and deliver more trains more often,”
A new shared walking and cycling path has been completed on Hallam Road and Evans Road. Ms Allan said. In the coming weeks, the State Government will release new designs for Hallam Station, based on community feedback. The new Hallam station will be built as part of the Hallam Road Level Crossing Removal Project, which will begin at the end of the year and be finished in 2022. Meanwhile, works is continuing with the $1 billion Cranbourne Line Upgrade, which will
duplicate the line, build a new Merinda Park Station and remove the last level crossings left on the line - including the Evans Road level crossing by the end of the year. Eleven crossings have so far been removed on the line. The new station, level crossing removals, Metro Tunnel and high-capacity trains will together create capacity for 121,000 extra passengers in the peak, each week on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines - a 45 per cent increase.
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The St Paul’s Year 7 Transition Program aims to create a smooth transition from primary to secondary school. als, and they also participate in coding lessons as part of RMIT University’s CS in Schools. With so many specialised opportunities on offer at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School,
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Year 7 students at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School experience a confident start to secondary school through one of the most comprehensive transition programs in Gippsland, which commences in Year 6 no matter which primary school students attend. The St Paul’s Year 7 Transition Program aims to create a smooth transition from primary to secondary school and focuses on making students feel comfortable with their new learning environment both physically and socially, well before Year 7 commences. Personalised learning is a priority at St Paul’s and consequently the program commences with a ‘Welcome Interview’ that determines each child’s interests, aptitudes and abilities. A ‘Friendship Morning’ held in Term 3 enables students to familiarise themselves with some teaching staff and meet their future peers. Students meet again during a threeday ‘Orientation’ towards the end of Year 6 that provides further insight into what Year 7 is about and aims to allay fears of the unknown. Excitement increases for the year ahead as students learn about their notebooks, the multitude of sports competition on offer, performing arts and music opportunities, and so much more. In Term 1 of Year 7, students attend a camp where they are guided, mediated, supported and encouraged to step out of their comfort zones to help them to feel confident as they continue secondary school while creating unforgettable memories and friendships. Year 7 students are also provided the independence to select certain subjects in the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Electives Program that enables them to grow into confident, competent and self-motivated individu-
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With two buses running from the Cardinia Shire and over 45 students currently travelling daily to St Paul’s Warragul Campus, we invite you to discover what makes St Paul’s one of Australia’s leading regional schools. SCHOOL TOURS FOR YEAR 7 CURRENTLY AVAILABLE To book a tour please contact our Enrolments Oficer via telephone 5623 5833, email enrolments@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or visit the ‘Book a tour’ page on our website. stpaulsags.vic.edu.au
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Seamless transition State-of-the-art facilities, passionate staff, a genuine sense of self-worth and a clear vision based on Gospel values. This is what St Clare’s Primary School in Officer offers. As a new school which opened in 2015, enrolments at St Clare’s are growing rapidly. As part of the parish of St Patrick’s in Pakenham, the school is on site with the Early Learning Centre and the Officer campus of St Francis Xavier College. For those in the catchment area, this provides a seamless transition from early childhood to secondary education. Each learning space has been designed to provide a rich environment conducive to relevant, meaningful learning. Areas are spacious and well-resourced so as to meet the needs of the 21st Century learner. With the final stage of classrooms finished last year, this year the school will begin a new playground, sports field and major landscaping works. Before your children even come to school, you, as parents, have taught them so much. They’ve learned to listen, to ask questions, to be filled with wonder, to say thank-you, to wash their hands, to pick up after themselves and to look out for each other. The job of staff at St Clare’s is to continue these life lessons and nurture the holistic development of each child. For the St Clare’s family, numeracy and literacy skills are core elements of education; but so is Religious Education – developing empathy, social justice and a strong moral compass. Staff encourage active play and healthy bodies; understanding other cultures through learning languages; and the confidence that comes with developing creativity through the performing and visual arts. Student achievement is measured not only by academic growth but by each child’s
St Clare’s Primary School nurtures the holistic development of each child. emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. Being part of faith-filled community instills students with a sense of identity, a feeling of belonging and above all, a powerful sense of self-worth.
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Extra help from the ATO The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recognises that the community has experienced significant challenges this year. The ATO’s support and guidance should make tax time easier, particularly where new circumstances mean that people are receiving a different type of income or able to claim new deductions. Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat said the ATO has a range of different approaches to support taxpayers and the community through this tax time. “We know many of our clients and their agents will have questions about how different types of income and expenses may affect their obligations this year. We’re helping to make sure people know how to get it right,” Ms Foat said. “We have published information on our website to help you get it right when lodging this year, including the ‘Tax Time Essentials’ page which is a one stop shop for the things that are a little different this year and how they impact your return. “If you’ve read through the information on our website and still have a question, search our online forum ‘ATO Community’. This forum is available 24 hours a day and we have a great community of expert members who respond to questions. In a lot of cases, there’s an ATO-endorsed response to help you. If not, post it yourself and we’ll have a response back to you as quick as we can.” How has COVID-19 impacted work-related expenses? “This tax time the ATO expects to see a substantial increase in people claiming deductions for working from home or for protective items required for work,” Ms Foat said. The ATO has already announced a temporary ‘short-cut method’ that applies from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020. The short cut
method makes it easier for the millions of Australians who have incurred some form of expense for working from home as a result of COVID-19. It covers all deductible expenses and can be used by multiple people working from home in the same house. People claiming their working from home expenses using the
shortcut method, should include the amount at the ‘other work-related expenses’ question in your tax return and include ‘COVID-hourly rate’ as the description. “If you use the shortcut method, all you need to do is keep a record of the hours you worked from home as evidence of your claim.
But it is all inclusive, meaning you can’t claim for any other working from home expenses,” Ms Foat said. Taxpayers can still choose to use one of the other existing methods to calculate their expenses for working from home if they prefer.
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By Mitchell Clarke A total of 762 businesses in Cardinia and 1663 businesses in Casey have received a $10,000 Business Support Fund grant. The one-off payment towards operational costs such as salaries and utilities is part of the package which provides payments to eligible businesses which a wages bill below the payroll tax threshold. Meanwhile, 139 further businesses in Cardinia and 261 in Casey, received full payroll tax roll refunds for the 2019/20 financial year to provide support, totalling $3,621,200 and $7,543,756 per each local government area. The State Government said the announcements helped tip millions of dollars back in to the Bass electorate. “The coronavirus pandemic has clearly had a devastating impact on lives and livelihoods – but we’re giving local businesses the support they need to survive,” Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said.
“We’re fighting for every job and every industry to ensure we get through to the other side.” The Economic Survival Package also includes land tax deferrals for eligible small businesses, rent relief for commercial tenants, and the $500 million Working for Victoria fund to help workers who have lost their jobs find new opportunities. More than 6,700 workers across the state have already started drawing pay cheques through Working for Victoria. There are currently 101 jobs available in Bass Coast through the Working for Victoria fund. To apply, visit www.vic.gov.auworkingforvictoria for more information.
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Gippy footy’s upheaval By sports editor Russell Bennett Recommendations from the eagerly-awaited Gippsland 2025 Strategic Plan are set to significantly impact the region’s footy and netball landscape. ColganBauer’s 45-page interim report into the ‘G25 Strategy’ - what’s more commonly known throughout the region as the ‘G25 Review’ - started to reach affected leagues and clubs on Monday afternoon, and it makes for fascinating reading. The first two key recommendations for senior football and netball include integrating all Alberton Football Netball League clubs into the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League to create a 15-club competition in time for the 2021 season; and creating “divisional football in the western corridor of the Gippsland region by 2025”. Further to the divisional football recommendation, the report states: “The timing allows for the planning required to shift to this model and assess the impact of the current shutdown. This proposal provides for greater flexibility (for) the teams that may look to join the Western Leagues as it supports competitive balance. “As a result of the proposed recommendations, the Ellinbank and District Football League, North Gippsland Football Netball League, East Gippsland Football Netball League, and Omeo and District Football Netball league will not be impacted and should continue in their current model”. But the Ellinbank league would absolutely be impacted. As part of the second ‘playing the game’ recommendation - developing a model in the western part of the region “to manage the competitive balance by 2025”, it’s suggested that a shift to divisional football is on the cards “with the West Gippsland competition and Ellinbank League maintain(ing) their heritage”. Crucially, it says this is “to be implemented at the point of best fit before 2025” and that “before the implementation of the divisional structure, clubs should develop the promotion/relegation criteria”. Further into the report, under section 4.3.2.2 ‘The Western Corridor’, it states: “(Bringing) Ellinbank & District Football League and West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (together) would occur to create a two-divisional competition structure. “This solution would provide a competition structure in the western part of Gippsland that could remain competitively balanced as the demographic changes occur in that portion of the region. “This two-divisional structure would also allow enhanced competitive balance in the short-term with the more substantial clubs from both competitions being able to compete against each other, and the same for the weaker clubs. The divisional structure allows for greater flexibility (for) the teams that may look to join the Western Leagues as it supports greater competitive balance. Under this model, the legacy of both leagues should be maintained”. The rationale behind this specific recommendation, as outlined in the interim report, states: “(To) address the forecasted population trends in the western half of Gippsland, where the north-west population is growing at a faster rate than the south-west, which will impact competitive balance and the financial strength of clubs. “There are currently two levels of competition within both leagues (as measured by average club win rate over three years). By creating a divisional structure, the competitive balance across these two leagues’ associated clubs should improve”. All 12 WGFNC clubs have repeatedly made clear their desire to remain together as a collective, and have a period of real stability moving forward. They had AFL Outer East present to them earlier this month as they look to make a call on their collective future. The Star News understands the options on the table in front of the clubs include: forming a new entity and going it alone as their own, separate competition away from AFL 26 STAR NEWS
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There are significant changes on the horizon when it comes to the Gippsland footy and netball landscape. 179445 Gippsland; disaffiliating from AFL Victoria, creating a new league and going it alone; selfgoverning with an affiliation agreement with AFL Gippsland; maintaining the status quo; or entering into discussions with AFL Outer East - where they could be administered as an independent competition under the current West Gippsland model for an extended period of time. While the current AFL Outer East model consists of the Premier, Division 1, and Division 2 tiers, it’s important to note that - should the West Gippsland clubs make the call to join the region - they would form an independent competition that wouldn’t be part of the promotion-relegation model. Should the West Gippsland clubs go down the Outer East path, they would draft their own collective constitution and the Star News understands they would be offered an extended period in which the competition would be left to stabilise. The want of the 12 West Gippsland clubs to control their own destiny is a huge reason why they’ve chosen to explore all their options moving forward. Other recommendations in the G25 Strategy interim report include updating salary caps prior to 2021 (including a reduction in salary caps of all senior Gippsland competitions); and reviewing the player points system to continue to incentivise junior retention and development. “While there is not a 1:1 relationship between every junior/senior football club in the region, the importance of forging relationships between junior and senior clubs was highlighted at various Town Hall sessions,” the interim report stated. “To promote these relationships and incen-
tivise clubs to develop local talent, reviewing and adjusting the player points program to promote further the creation of junior/senior club alignment should occur.” The strategy covers competition, development, and growth areas specific to Gippsland and is structured around three key components: playing the game, growing the game, and running the game. ColganBauer stated that the release of the section of the interim report relating to senior football and netball competition structures specifically - was accelerated, based on community feedback and the need for clarity. According to the interim report, AFL Victoria identified the need to develop a strategy for community football in Gippsland to address three critical issues that are impacting the competition structure for the region: current league structures not being sustainable (particularly Alberton); a decline in junior participation throughout Gippsland; and the demographic changes that are impacting community football. Further sections relating to ‘playing the game’, ‘growing the game’, and ‘running the game’ were be shared in a yet-to-be-released document. ColganBauer, a boutique strategy consulting firm, called for submissions from all over Gippsland into its highly-publicised G25 independent review. AFL Victoria is currently considering the recommendations for football throughout Gippsland. The initial G25 interim report was released back in March, and left many stunned. That 86-page report made a series of draft recommendations and was criticised in some
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corners for its lack of focus on the premier league in the Gippsland region, the Gippsland League. The Star News understands that AFL Victoria held a sanctioned meeting with the West Gippsland club presidents on Monday night, and that the clubs were told attendance was compulsory. On the agenda was the clubs’ meeting with AFL Outer East, and an update on the G25. Speaking to the Star News recently, Warragul Industrials president Dale Bainbridge said: “I’ve got a clear picture of the way I think our competition should be run, and that’s why I’ve pushed to explore the options available to us as clubs.” He stressed to the Star News that the club presidents never said AFL Gippsland wasn’t an option moving forward, but that “there are concerns that some of us have with a lack of detail over what the future may look like, so speaking to Outer East is part of us exploring our options, and making a business decision”. He continued: “The West Gippsland competition has a very of a bright future ahead. “The better we’re managed, the more control we’ll be able to take in promoting our league and brand. “The clubs are everything when it comes to our league - without us, nothing exists, and for us to get together and stick by each other, it’s been a great process.” On Monday, the Mid Gippsland Football League - on its Facebook page - indicated its surprise at the interim report’s release, sharing the Star News’ story and adding: “Would loved to have passed on the news ourselves BUT no one thought it appropriate to let MGNFL know. Roll up the sleeves!!” pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
SPORT The WGCA is calling on its clubs and stakeholders to have their say in its future direction. 146041 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Cricket’s future direction By Russell Bennett The future of the West Gippsland Cricket Association has been a hot topic in local cricketing circles for quite some time now, and key stakeholders are working on a plan for the future direction of the competition. The WGCA has been working in conjunction with the Cardinia Shire, Cricket Victoria, and GippSport - the Gippsland Regional Sports Assembly - over recent months to review its strategic direction. As part of that process, the WGCA’s clubs
were approached by association executives to gauge their opinions, and an online survey was established. The clubs’ responses to that survey have been reviewed independently by GippSport, and it’s understood a workshop will be held with GippSport to explore those responses. In the survey, clubs were asked to rank from least to most important - the following factors when considering the WGCA’s future success: financial sustainability, strong governance and decision-making, an increase in participation, clear policies and procedures,
QUIZ NUMBER 1719 1. WHICH NBA team does Australian basketballer Patty Mills play for? 2. WHICH Australian Rules position has provided the most winners of the Brownlow Medal? 3. WHICH movie star was once married to volatile tennis star John McEnroe? 4. WHICH Aussie cricket star’s middle names are Peter Devereux? 5. WHICH well-known Aussie golfer won her first senior tournament at the age of 15? 6. WHICH Aussie stood on the victory dais when two Americans gave the infamous ‘Black Power’ salute at the 1968 Olympics? 7. WHICH Aussie boxer died in a road accident in 1952? 8. WHO once said ‘The sound of the ball hitting the batsman’s skull is music to my ears’? 9. IN what year did the South Melbourne AFL club become the Sydney Swans? 10. WHICH Aussie won the world motor racing drivers’ championship in 1980? 11. WHAT is Australia’s oldest horse racing classic? 12. WHICH Aussie swimmer went on to become Lord Mayor of Melbourne? 13. WHICH country will hold the next soccer World Cup? 14. IN what sport has Australian Jeanette Baker been world champion on several occasions? 15. WHO was the last Australian to take a hat-trick in Test cricket? 16. WHICH two clubs have won the most AFL premierships? 17. OVER how many races is the America’s Cup yachting series decided? 18. WHICH country did Australia defeat in the 1977 Davis Cup final? 19. WHICH former world heavyweight boxing champion fought in Australia in 1975? 20. WHICH Aussie Rules star of the 1970s was born in Austria?
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attendance from all clubs at meetings, the standard of the competition, effective communication, and a positive club and/or association culture. The option of changing the name of the competition to better reflect where its member clubs are located, geographically, was even floated. Many of the WGCA’s current clubs are in the City of Casey, for example. A range of options for effective communication between clubs and the association was also tabled - everything from phone calls, to emails, to regular meetings, to social media (Facebook) messages and posts. The survey also asked clubs about the ways in which the WGCA could better support clubs in their efforts to increase participation numbers and improve player retention - seen as the biggest issue currently facing clubs, not only across the competition but right across the country. Among the options floated in the survey were: funding or discounts for clubs to reduce costs, clinics or camps for player skill development, coaching education or mentoring programs, promotion of the game in the region, the capping of player payments, and even a paid administration service to reduce the workload of club volunteers. Crucially, clubs were also asked about their stance on the current divisional structure within the WGCA, and if it’s working effectively for seniors and juniors. Questions on how the WGCA can improve its decision-making as an association, and also what should be prioritised should Covid-19 impact the 2020/21 season, were also asked. No doubt the survey and improved dialogue between the clubs and association is the first step on a long path for the association to improve. It’s understood that there’s a real desire to attract a wider range of administrators throughout the WGCA who could help in better sharing the decision-making load. In turn, a wider range of voices would play a part in the association thinking outside the square. WGCA president Bob Taylor said he welcomed the clubs’ opinions on the competition’s future direction. “I’m happy for clubs to put forward their opinions - it’s the clubs that run the league, not the board of management,” he said. “Not everyone will be happy with all of it, but in the long run we feel it (this discussion) will be a lot better for cricket. “The clubs have done their surveys, and we’ll take it from there. “We’ll know more after our meeting with GippSport later this month.” Devon Meadows Cricket Club president Mick Floyd has put his name to a series of ideas that will no doubt generate plenty of healthy discussion moving forward. “The league needs to find relevance to survive,” he explained.
“We have a lot of good cricketers and strong clubs with long histories in their towns. “We’re in a growth area with lots of young families, we have a good-quality competition played on excellent grounds with great facilities, generally speaking. “But it’s almost like it’s a secret - there’s no real buzz or excitement surrounding it.” A range of ideas put forward by Floyd echo those that are being discussed throughout the association. “Change the name to something more relevant,” he said. “The West Gippsland Cricket Association doesn’t resonate, as no one in the region associates it with West Gippsland. “With a new name, should be a modern logo.” Floyd also suggested the association employs a qualified individual to manage its communications and social media channels - to better promote the league, its clubs, and players. “If we’re not excited by our own competition, no one outside of it will be.” He also suggested, given the number of second XI sides in the division, that ‘Sub-District’ should be scrapped and replaced by B Grade. Some of Floyd’s other ideas include: Umpires grading clubs on their behaviour, with the club with the best average score over the season awarded the ‘Spirit of Cricket’ award. Restricting one day games for B Grade and below to 35 overs per side. Scrapping one day games for juniors in favour of T20 games. The association prioritising the increase of junior numbers at club level. Not fixturing junior cricket in either the last round before Christmas, or the first round back. Playing the under-10s and under-14s on Friday nights, and the under-12s and under-16s on Saturday mornings in order to give clubs a better opportunity to fill each age group. Restricting the Twenty20 Kookaburra Cup to sides in the Premier grade, with a separate T20 tournament for District sides. Increasing the prizemoney to $2000 for the winning side, and $500 for the runners-up. Scrapping the percentage on the ladders altogether and reinstating bonus points to reincentivise the continuation of play once a first innings result is achieved in a two-day game. Scrapping the league presentation night, but reinstating a vote count night during the finals - either during semi-final or grand final week - and presenting player of the year medals, Country Week, and other awards in that function. Better promoting senior Country Week (should it continue) as a level of cricket to aspire towards, and better recognising the players involved.
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