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hobbies for Lockdown

By Danielle Kutchel AT least for the time being, we’ll all be sticking a little closer to our homes.

Make the most of the opportunity to live life in the slow lane by turning your hand to new tricks.

Best of all, some of these newfound hobbies can be continued on the other side too.

SOURDOUGH It’s become a bit of a joke on social media that Australia got through lockdown 1.0 by baking bread. Still, there’s something to be said for the delicious aroma that the simple combination of flour and water makes as it slowly bakes in the oven. The process of making sourdough is surprisingly simple it’s a good one to get the kids involved with.

It does, however require patience as you wait first for the starter to grow, and then for the sourdough mix to rise and proof. Find a recipe online and go for it - you’ll soon be a sourdough superstar, and be mixing up a loaf to go with all your spring cheese platters, soups and breakfasts-in-bed.

KNITTING AND SEWING Far from being just a pastime for old ladies, knitting has enjoyed a resurgence this year, spurred partly by the Covid lockdowns around the world. Perfect for creating warming winter woollens when shops were closed, knitting is one of those skills that you’ll be able to take with you for the rest of your life. Once you’ve mastered the skill, you could knit your own personalised gifts for friends and family - it’s a totally unique present that they’ll be able to treasure and wear in years to come.

Knitting’s versatile cousin, sewing is a skill everyone can use. Whether by machine or hand, there are benefits to knowing how to thread the perfect stitch. Covid has

Macrame is a an easy way to add some colourful, creative flair to your home.

Picture: ELENA PUTINA, UNSPLASH thrown everyone’s household budget into sharp relief, making it the perfect time to revisit the ‘make and mend’ mindset. Rather than throwing out old clothes, see if there is a creative way to fix them up for a bit longer - a pretty path on those jeans, or stitch up that hole in the armpit of your favourite jumper. Or, master a decorative stitch like cross stitch or crewel work. If small stitches aren’t your thing, there’s always macrame - a form of knotted textile craft that has really taken off recently and can be used to create jaw-dropping wall hangings to add a bit of personality to any home.

Mmmm, freshly baked sourdough.

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BAKING With flour shortages apparently under control, it seems to be OK to get back into baking. This is another great one to do with the kids - everyone likes licking the bowl while waiting for their cake to bake! Try incorporating baking into home schooling; you can cover off maths as you measure out the flour and sugar, home economics and even science. Job well done!

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF And remember, it’s OK to do absolutely nothing. For many of us, this is the first time in a long time that we’ve had the

chance to just slow down and breathe. Given the potential mental health impacts of Covid-19, this can be a good thing. Switch off the news and enjoy your time at home by doing something you enjoy, whether that be watching a movie, working out or just sleeping in. Look after yourself and remember to reach out if you feel you need help.

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Take on biLL shock

By Danielle Kutchel THERE are plenty of perks to working from home: sleep-ins, more time with the kids and pets, and the lack of commute means more time left in the day to squeeze in a walk or run in the daylight.

But there is a downside too: bill shock.

If you’ve opened your latest bill to find it’s considerably higher than normal, you’re not alone.

As more families work and study at home, power usage has skyrocketed.

Instead of the usual quiet hum of appliances, our houses are now accommodating multiple computers plugged in, a television on for more hours a day than usual, and lights on in every other room.

You may also have resorted to using the split system or an electric heater as we face some of the coldest days of the year.

Unfortunately, this budget blow comes at a time when many of us can afford it least, with many workers facing reduced hours or, tragically, having been laid off.

Now is the time to compare your energy bills.

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Wrap yourself in a blanket before your reach for the heater.

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There are ways of reducing that bill and making it a bit easier to bear.

Perhaps the easiest is to just switch off anything that’s not in use. Make it a habit to turn off the heater before you go to bed. You may be surprised to find out how much of a difference it makes to switch appliances off at the wall, rather than leaving them in standby mode.

Winter’s cold days and nights have us all reaching for the heater - but before you hit

that button, think about alternative modes of heating.

Put on a jumper first - you may be surprised at the difference!

There are also plenty of cosy blankets available (online - perfect for Covid’s restrictions!) that can wrap you up in toasty warmth while adding an element of cosiness to your home. Heat packs and hot water bottles are your friend.

And if your house is still cold, there are

ways to fix it. Door snakes will cut down on draughts, and shutting doors to empty rooms will keep the heat in the same room as you.

Check that your windows are properly sealed by your curtains or blinds, and consider the type of insulation your house uses.

According to Sustainability Victoria, “a fully insulated home compared to a noninsulated home can reduce the cost of heating and cooling a home by around 40 to 50 percent” and is a cost-effective way of improving your home’s energy efficiency.

While we’ve all got a bit of extra time at home, now is the best time to re-evaluate your power bills and see what better deals might be out there.

There are several easy ways to do this: you’ve probably seen the meerkats, or you can try the State Government’s free price comparison site, Victorian Energy Compare.

Make sure you’ve got a recent bill handy to help calculate potential savings. It may seem like a hassle, but just think: the money you save can be put towards a holiday after Covid - perhaps to somewhere tropical!

Good desiGn FoR LiFe

By Jarrett Drake, director, Drake Design.

IN these unprecedented Covid times, we are all finding ourselves spending far more time indoors, at home, in the office, confined in our own little bubble.

This certainly leads us to ask, can architecture and good design have the power to impact our mood, affect our lifestyles, enhance our performance and focus, and im-

prove our general well-being and our souls?

Drake Design has always believed that our built environments give us cues as to how to inhabit them and have tremendous effects, sometimes subconscious, on our lifestyle and mindset.

Do you have a living and outdoor area that is bright, and light filled, and easily used all year round that you and your fam-

Engaging a good designer, such as Drake Design, can equip clients with tools to ensure quality of life is enjoyed through good design.

ily can exercise in and enjoy? Do you go outside enough and play with the dog? Are you happy to sit and read a book in a bright enjoyable space? We make these types of decisions, which are largely based on comfort, on a daily basis and this in turn can have a massive impact on our health and well-being.

Engaging a good designer, such as Drake Design, can equip clients with the tools to

encourage healthy lifestyle choices and ensure quality of life is enjoyed through good design.

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CHERRY blossoms are popping, bulbs are shaking off the soil and rearing their heads, and spring is well and truly on its way.

For gardeners though, it’s not just about the now: it’s about looking ahead to what the garden will bear in future.

This is especially true for fruits, herbs and vegetables, as it takes time for the plants to grow and be ready for harvesting.

Summer is all about salads and light meals - fresh, zingy meals to be enjoyed outside or with a barbecue.

We all know the classic summer staples: bright tomatoes, crisp greens and fragrant herbs.

So it goes without saying that those are the flavours that you should be planting now.

With our eyes on the future, here’s what you should be planting this season.

TOMATOES Tomatoes are your classic summer staple.

Juicy and vibrant, they’re incredibly versa-

tile in the kitchen and come in a variety of sizes so you can find the one that fits your veggie patch.

Speaking of versatility, tomatoes can be planted pretty much anywhere - in pots, in the ground, in raised garden beds or even in a hanging basket. If you can get your hands on some seeds you can plant those, or if not, just cut a whole tomato into quarters and plant them in a good mix of potting mix and compost. Down in Victoria, they like to be in the sun.

Tomatoes grow on vines which means they’ll want to climb, so make sure you train them upwards on a stake or tomato cage (you’ve probably seen these at the nursery). In about 10-14 weeks, depending on the variety, you’ll be ready to go!

ZUCCHINIS Everyone’s favourite elongated green squash is multi-functional - not only can you use the fruits, but the flowers are delicious stuffed with cream cheese and chillies and fried.

But before you can cook ‘em, you have to grow them.

Tomatoes are easy to grow in pots or garden beds.

Zucchinis don’t like the cold, so plant them in a spot that gets at least six hours of sun per day. It may be best to wait until mid-spring to sow the seeds. Start by planting seeds in a pot and move them to the veggie garden proper when they have grown some leaves.

Harvest zucchinis when they’re about four inches long - and check them every day because they can grow quickly!

BASIL It’s like the holy trinity: zucchini, tomatoes and basil. Basil is the ideal herb to plant to go with your summer fruits and complement many easy warmer-weather dishes.

Basil is another one that enjoys full sun, so wait until the frost has passed. You can grow from seeds or seedlings, and plant in well-drained soil in pots or straight into the garden bed. Basil also really likes its food, so fertilise your plants regularly with liquid manure or seaweed to keep it happy and healthy. Once the leaves look lush and

Zucchinis like full sun.

Basil is an easy to grow, versatile herb. mouth-watering, you can pick them. Basil loves to be harvested - just don’t forget to feed it afterwards.

With a green thumb, patience and a bit of TLC, in 12 weeks’ time you’ll have your very own summer feast to harvest!

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Colours that hint

adventure INDIVIDUALITY is more important than ever in 2020 as we look to create intimate spaces, that tell the story of who we are and what fuels our passions according to the design team at Dulux Australia.

Dulux has looked to the past for design inspiration, mixing styles from different eras – from Arts and Crafts and mid-century through to the 80s – with a newfound confidence.

Antique, vintage and contemporary pieces sit comfortably side-by-side with shapes that are refined and elegant, rather than

heavy or chunky. Curved lines, rich velvets and bold black accents add a sense of luxury and gravitas.

The Comeback palette features invigorating tonal blue shades, highlighted with warm tones of burgundy, rust and mustard that reinforce vintage storytelling.

It’s a palette that hints at escape and adventure, something we all dream about during lockdown.

This palette encourages us to step away from the drudgery of the day-to-day routine and embrace new thoughts and ideas.

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healthy

habits WITH more people cooking at home because of the closure of cafes and restaurants, now is the perfect time to take a look in your fridge and cupboards and devise some healthy eating strategies for the whole family.

Leading dietitian, Susie Burrell says that it’s important to include kids in the kitchen to encourage healthy eating choices from a young age.

“When kids are actively involved in something and given responsibility, they’re far more likely to stay interested and excited,“ she said.

According to the Dietitians Association of Australia there are a few golden rules when it comes to implementing healthy eating solutions.

Follow these simple rules to stay healthy during the current lock-down. They could save you money too!

Buy all the basic foods such as breads, dairy, fruit, vegetables, cereals and meats first before considering snack foods, lollies, sweetened drinks or other treats.

Buy fresh fruit and vegetables that are in season

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to make the meal go further Buy bulk items that will last, such as oats, rice, pasta and baked beans Stop and think if you really need the novelty packaging. If you don’t need the storage container then try to pick the foods in plain packaging Don’t shop when you are hungry as you are more likely to buy things you don’t need Be supermarket savvy and watch out for items on ‘special’ as sometimes the price isn’t reduced Check supermarket catalogues for specials and identify any products that you need before you go shopping Buy block cheese and grate it yourself

Satay Chicken Jacket Potato (kids will love them!)

Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon coconut oil 400g chicken mince 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon ginger 2 tablespoon tamari 4 tablespoons of your favourite peanut butter or tahini

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To serve: 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 chilli, thinly sliced (optional) Micro herbs to garnish

Method 1. Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray. Cook the potatoes whole, for 60 minutes or until tender and soft when cut with a knife.

2. When there is 20 minutes to go, start making the chicken satay.

3. Heat the coconut oil in a fry pan and brown the chicken mince. Add the garlic, ginger, tamari and peanut butter or tahini and mix to combine. Allow to simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. If your mince is getting a little bit dry, add a splash of chicken stock to help keep the moisture in.

4. Cut the sweet potato in half and add half the satay to each potato. Garnish each with half the spring onion, half the chilli and half the micro herbs.

Recipe courtesy Monica of @monicayatesheathand Mayvers Peanut Butter

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burglaries in Pakenham and Rowville including home invasion, assault with a weapon, threat to inflict serious injury, and breaching Chief Health Officer directions, police say.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said paramedics were called to the incident at Berwick at 11am and treated a male patient who was taken to The Alfred hospital with an upper body injury while a teenage boy was taken to Casey Hospital in a stable condition.

Crime scene tape cordoned off part of the carpark as investigators tried to piece together the chain of events including members of the Public Order Response Team and detectives.

A picture of the Holden wagon showed extensive damage to the bonnet.

Members from the Southern Metro Crime Team are investigating.

A worker nearby, who asked not to be named, said he heard a loud bang before looking outside to discover police and bystanders everywhere.

Shocked onlookers also took to social media saying there were about 15 police cars at the scene as well as a police helicopter hovering above.

“The pursuit led them to here where the car has crashed into parked cars and then tried to escape. Sniffer dogs have caught the two guys,” a witness wrote.

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Two teenagers have been arrested after being chased and tasered following a police pursuit that ended in car crash at a Berwick shopping centre on Thursday 6 August.

The incident unfolded after the teens allegedly stole a black Holden wagon after breaking into a Malmsbury Road home in Cranbourne North about 10.10am.

Victoria Police say the allege the victim, a 37-year-old woman and her two children were home at the time and one of the males threatened her with a knife.

A short time later the vehicle was travelling on the Princes Freeway when it struck an unmarked police car, causing the police vehicle to hit a concrete barrier and injuring a female senior constable in the vehicle, requiring her to be hospitalised, a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

A police helicopter followed the vehicle and stop sticks were deployed on Clyde Road after the vehicle exited the freeway and travelled south, a police spokesperson said.

It’s alleged the vehicle came to a stop after crashing into a number of parked cars at Eden Rise Shopping Centre at the intersection of Clyde Road and O’Shea Road before the male occupants fled on foot.

One of the males, an 18-year-old man from Doveton, was arrested nearby after a police dog bit him on the arm.

He was taken to hospital under police guard with non-life threatening injuries and is expected to be interviewed following his release from hospital.

The other boy, a 17-year-old boy from Clyde North was arrested about 200 metres away on Clyde Road after a “conducted energy device” was deployed, a police spokesperson said.

In relation to the Cranbourne North aggravated burglary, he has been charged with a litany of offences including home invasion, criminal damage, theft, theft of motor vehicle, threat to inflict serious injury, and assault with a weapon.

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Gardener confused as council digs on

By Brendan Rees An out-of-work gardener is dumbfounded after spotting council workers carrying out maintenance work at Banjo Paterson Park in Lynbrook.

Kyri Matziaris, who has been forced to shut down his gardening business due to the stage-4 restrictions, said he watched on with perplexity as workers carried out lawn mowing and other maintenance at the park on Monday 10 August.

“I do understand and everyone’s got to do their bit. I’m happy to do mine but it’s like a slap in the face when you look at it,” the sole trader said.

Mr Matziaris said prior to the second round of lockdown he had set up his business so he did not “have any contact with clients whatsoever” to serve his 100 clients, many of whom were elderly.

“We go in, get the job done; we lock up, we leave,” he said. “Social distancing isn’t an issue at all.”

He said he was understanding that the council needed to maintain their grounds but watching them carrying out gardening work was hard and confusing.

“I get what they’re trying to do and it’s not the workers fault.

“People need to walk and I understand that but the council wants you to maintain your natures trips and if someone trips and falls the homeowner is liable.

The father-of-four said he also had a mortgage as well as bills to pay. He said the six-week lockdown would make money tight.

A council worker at Banjo Paterson Park in Lynbrook.

His partner, who works in child care, has also had her hours slashed to just four hours once a week.

Mr Matziaris, who has been running his business Sparkling Gardens for 15 years, said he was grateful of the State Government’s lockdown stance but wished businesses had some notice.

“It’s easy to say go get a mower but not everyone can do that. It’s just one of those things.”We do Dandenong Superclinic so there’s a lot of patients there that do suffer different allegories and things.

“It’s hard to understand but it is what it is.”

Casey Council manager of city presentation

David Richardson said council was continuing public garden maintenance during Covid-19 Stage 4 restrictions as a permitted industry, as defined by the State Government.

“The health and safety of our staff and the community is our first priority, and in accordance with the State Government’s requirements, council has undertaken a comprehensive Covid Safe Plan which outlines guidelines for hygiene, cleaning, physical distancing, limiting workplace attendance and record keeping,” he said.

“All of our employees have been provided with the appropriate permits to continue working as a permitted industry.”

Six escape the flames

By Brendan Rees Fire has destroyed a garage and damaged part of a home in Clyde on Monday 10 August.

Fire crews were called to the blaze at Hillwood Street just after 12.30pm, to reports of a smoke issuing from a house.

Five CFA units from Clyde, Berwick and Cranbourne responded, supported

by Fire Rescue Victoria.

Firefighters in breathing apparatus brought the blaze under control at 1.22pm but remained on scene until nearly 3pm.

Six occupants were luckily to have escaped uninjured.Duty Officer District 8 Arthur Haynes said the single-storey house was fully alight when firefighters arrived.

“The fire started in a double garage and progressed to the house,” Mr Haynes said.

“The garage area was totally destroyed but crews did a great job to minimise the damage caused to the house.”

Fire investigators attended and deemed the cause as accidental, he said.

Police were also on scene and set up a roadblock in the street.

CFA issued a smoke warning to nearby residents but advised there was no “immediate threat to the community and no action is required”.

A CFA spokesperson said the incident is a timely reminder for all residents to regularly service and maintain their electrical appliances, including heaters, and ensure working smoke detectors are installed.

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Covid cases climb Casey has recorded 22 new cases of Covid-19, according to the state’s latest health data.

Coronavirus infections in Casey now stand at 356 active cases.

Victoria has recorded 410 new cases of coronavirus in the 24 hours to Wednesday 12 August, with the total number of cases now at 15,646.

In neighbouring local government areas, Greater Dandenong has 197 active cases while Cardinia has 91.

The state’s total has risen to 7877 active cases, including 1079 active cases of infected

health care workers.

There have been 21 new deaths from Covid-19 reported.?They include two women in their 70s, one man in his 70s, six women in their 80s, five men in their 80s, one woman in her 90s, five men in their 90s and one woman in her 100s.

There are 662 hospital patients with Covid-19, with 43 in intensive care.

Meanwhile, Victoria Police issued 184 fines to individuals for breaching the Chief Health Officer directions, including 24 for failing to wear a face covering, 16 at vehicle checkpoints, and 58 for curfew breaches.

Examples of people being fined in the 24 hours to Wednesday 12 August include: A man who travelled from Mooroolbark to Mansfield to pick up a friend.

A man from Pakenham who came to Dandenong to hang out with some mates and wander the streets.

Four men who were found in a parked car in Flemington during the curfew hours. The group told police they were ‘just chilling’.

Multiple people attending convenience stores in the Metro Melbourne area to purchase food, cigarettes or drinks during the curfew hours of 8pm to 5am .

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$50m saved in lockdown pokies losses

By Brendan Rees Covid-19 restrictions have hindered punters from feeding $53 million into Casey’s pokies machines in just four months - which has been described as a “silver lining” by a leading anti-gambling advocate.

It comes as gambling venues have remained shut since 16 March after a State of Emergency was declared in Victoria, resulting in the state just passing $1 billion in savings.?Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate, the Rev Tim Costello, said these “extraordinary savings” to Casey residents “demonstrated the blight poker machines are,” both on the economy and community.

“It has been awful reading about the lives lost to Covid-19 around Australia, and especially the devastating spikes in Victoria, and my heart goes out to the people affected,” Rev Costello said.

“But we have experienced a silver lining in all this - the shutdown of poker machines has undoubtedly improved lives for many local people in Casey for the better, and perhaps even saved lives.”

One gambling addict, he said, had shared their story of having money in their bank account for the first time in years to buy food for their family.

Alarmingly though, the latest figures from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation for the 2019-20 financial year revealed pokies machines swallowed $98.6 million at 913 gaming machines at 13 venues in Casey.

Punters forked out $14,263,668 at Berwick Springs Hotel, the highest losses in Casey, and the Hampton Park Tavern recorded the second highest losses of $10,035,945, according to the data.

Casey Council’s manager of planning and building Duncan Turner said council had been advocating to the State Government to extend a cap on EGMs across the whole municipality.

“A city-wide cap would provide certainty to the remaining parts of Casey to keep the EGM density consistent across the munici-

A firearm, drugs, and multiple weapons have been seized after police raided a Berwick home on Monday 3 August.

A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene after police executed a search warrant at a McNaughton Crescent address about 9.30am.

There, investigators allegedly found multiple drugs of dependence, multiple prohibited weapons, a firearm, ammunition, stolen registration plates and homemade registration plates.

Police were led to search the property after officers attempted to intercept a white Volkswagen Golf in Cranbourne on Sunday 28 June.

It’s alleged the vehicle had driven off at speed before crashing into lights and causing multiple serious collisions, a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

The officers attended the address of the vehicle’s registered owner to make enquiries.

Victoria Police say the owner stated the vehicle had been stolen, but further investigations revealed this was not the case.

The man who was arrested has been remanded in custody while a 36-year-old woman was interviewed at the property and will receive a summons to attend court at a later date.

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Rev Costello said the coronavirus pandemic had presented a “unique opportunity to rethink the appalling situation Australia has gotten itself into with the prevalence of gambling”.

This was a sentiment echoed by Bad Bets Australia spokesman Rowan Wenn who said he “we have to stop pretending that poker machines are harmless fun and these losses are acceptable”.

“Covid is showing that people do care about public health as an issue and if you care about public health how can you avoid the elephant in the room which is the poker machine industry,” Mr Wenn said.

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Service’s executive officer Leanne Petrides said while the impact of the coronavirus pandemic had been devastating, it was encouraging to know the lockdown may break peoples pokies habit.”What we don’t know however, if any of that saved money has been lost in online gaming and gambling. If that is the case, there will still be many instances of rent going unpaid, and food not being put on the table,” she said.?

Tom Cummings of Berwick, an antipokies crusader, said the city’s savings from poker machine losses highlighted how “just how damaging they are”.

“It’s no longer an option for them; in many cases it’s that break that gives people a chance to rebuild their lives,” Mr Cummings said.

Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries in relation to a theft which occurred in July.

Investigators have been told a man had allegedly stolen a variety of clothing items from a shopping centre before getting in a silver Subaru station wagon that was bearing false plates, which police say had been stolen from a vehicle in Narre Warren South about 10 days earlier.

Police allege the incident unfolded after the man had entered a department store at Southland Shopping Centre in Cheltenham about 4pm on Sunday, 19 July.

“He selected a variety of clothing items including Tommy Hilfiger grey windcheater and navy pants, an Adidas navy top, Superdry green pants and a KSCY windcheater before he allegedly left the store via the Bay Road exit without paying,” a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.

“He was seen on CCTV getting into a silver Subaru station wagon which was parked on the third level outside Myer and exited towards Bay Street.”

The vehicle was bearing stolen number plates, 1NZ-6CE, which had been stolen from a vehicle in Omars Place, Narre Warren South sometime between 8 and 9 July, the spokeswoman said.

The registration plates are still outstanding.

The man is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, about 175cm tall and aged in his 40s with glasses.

At the time, he was wearing black tracksuit pants with a Stussy motif on the front left leg, a two toned high-vis windcheater and a baseball cap with Brooklyn motif on the front.

Police have released images and CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation along with an image of the vehicle the man was seen leaving in with the false registration plates attached.

Bayside police are investigating.

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Dancing with uncertainty

By Brendan Rees Until March Cathy Smith’s Narre Warren dance studio was thriving with about 500 to 550 students on the books. Now suddenly, like many small businesses, things have turned from “bad to worse”.

Ms Smith says the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has hit hard, with 65 per cent of students having dropped off in a matter of months.

It’s something out of her hands but most disappointingly, she says, is that her business model means she misses out on government support.

This is despite meeting all business obligations including tax, WorkCover, superannuation and insurances.

“I used to have employees but I changed over to the contractor model because that’s the way the majority of the industry is working,” Ms Smith says, who runs Cathy-Lea Dance Music and Drama Works.

“Now I regret this with the government’s defining of an employing business not including those who employ contractors.”

Since the first round of lockdown, Ms Smith shifted her classes online but contends this “has not worked for us”.

She says many dance teachers are unable to work from home due to lack of space, families struggling financially or having limited internet.

Cathy Smith conducts classes on Zoom. 212916 Despite lowering fees, the drop off in enrolments has continued with 180 to 200 students now left.”I have got a core but it’s absolutely devastated the school. Every five weeks that I’ve been recharging kids we keep losing kids.

“It’s not the same dancing in your living room with a person through a screen that you don’t know.

“I had laid off 10 staff. I’ve just laid off another three because they can’t Zoom from home.”

To make matters worse, the second lock-

down has meant she can’t access her studio.

This is after she spent $12,000 upgrading her internet system at her studio to deliver programs in March.

“It’s just going from bad to worse at the moment. We’ve got nothing.”

Ms Smith is trying to remain positive but without government support she fears the worst. “I’ve been writing email for months and not getting much joy,” she says, but hopes a change.org petition, which has attracted nearly 7500 signatures, will agitate for funding for

the dance and performing arts studios.

Meanwhile, Gembrook Liberal MP Brad Battin is urging the State Government to reconsider its eligibility criteria in order to provide grants to dance studios - as some are “crumbling” due to the lockdown.

“Without government support very soon, scores of dance and performing arts studios across Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be forced to close or go into bankruptcy,” he said.

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Casey service great, but...

By Brendan Rees Residents have given Casey Council the thumbs down when it comes to their overall performance, a community survey has revealed.

The annual Community Satisfaction Survey (CSS), which was conducted in February and March, asked community members in Victorian local government areas about their council facilities, services, infrastructure, engagement and more.

As a result, Casey Council score an overall performance of 52, below the state-wide average of 58 and nine points fewer compared to council’s score last year.

But community members were particularly pleased with council’s customer service, with council scoring a 73, which sits above the statewide average of 70.Sealed local roads were also given the tick of approval, with council scoring 59 - above the state average of 54.

While Casey Council’s CEO Glenn Patterson acknowledged council’s exceptional customer service and road infrastructure, he also recognises where improvement was urgently needed.

“Although most of council’s service scores were in line with the state-wide average, it is important that we acknowledge that council’s overall CSS score for 2020 was the lower than previous years and below state-wide averages for several areas,” he said.

Other areas identified below state-wide average in the survey included the perception of council’s lobbying and advocating on behalf of residents, community decisions, advocacy and lobbying, and community consultation and engagement.

“A number of recent disruptions that occurred just before this year’s survey was conducted - including IBAC’s investigation, the dismissal of Casey councillors following the municipal monitor’s report and the appoint-

A survey has revealed residents’ satisfaction with Casey Council’s customer service. 174202 ment of council administrators - have understandably impacted the community’s perception of council,” Mr Patterson said.

“However, the survey results have provided us with a clear understanding of where improvement is needed and we are committed to addressing these areas and providing en-

hanced support to the community,” he said.

Casey Council’s chair of administrators Noelene Duff echoed Mr Patterson’s statement, further expressing council’s commitment to improving all aspects of council’s work.

“We are very aware of the key concerns of Casey residents and Council is committed to

working with Casey’s community to deliver and advocate for improved infrastructure and services,” she said.

“Work is already underway to support a Community Engagement Policy and Program to strengthen engagement and participation and grow awareness of the role of council.”

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Parents need support to talk about the Covid-19 changes - many do not know what to say.

Children have questions about Covid-19 that are not being addressed. These questions will differ from child to child.

These conversations should happen at multiple levels - and be aided by campaigns where children’s questions and concerns can be acknowledged and addressed nationally. It is imperative for the Victorian Government to hold a child and youth specific press conference where this essential information can be disseminated to children and parents.

A few countries, like New Zealand and Norway, did and it’s been successful, with some parents learning a bit more from the responses too. And the conference modelled how parents can talk about Covid-19 with their kids.

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On 12 August the Cranbourne Star News shared a story about three workers at at the Thompson Parkway Shopping Centre Woolworths store testing positive to Covid-19. Here are how our readers reacted online: Anne-lise Louis-Saluni: Oh my lord, when is it gonna end.

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Fire gutted the property’s shed.

Morning fire guts shed

By Brendan Rees A residential shed in Clyde has been gutted by fire on Monday morning 10 August.

Fire crews were called to a property at Ballarto Road shortly after 7am, to reports of a smoke issuing from a shed.

Firefighters in breathing apparatus tackled the blaze, which was brought under control within 12 minutes.

A CFA spokesperson said it was believed the fire started in the wall cavity above a wood heater resulting in limited damage to the wall and roof.

Clyde CFA spokesman Ian Earle said the shed was well alight by the time crews arrived in foggy conditions.

Mr Earle said flames had ran up the wall

after a pot-belly stove heater ignited nearby plaster boards.

He said the metal shed was still standing but had been gutted inside.

Luckily the fire did not spread to the home at the property where two adults and a child were present.

Clyde CFA crews also made use of their new thermal imaging camera that can detect hot spots.

Two fire trucks from Clyde and Cranbourne fire brigades responded to the blaze and remained on scene until 8am.

Meanwhile, Bass MP Jordan Crugnale has urged households in Casey and Cardinia to protect themselves from carbon monoxide poisoning by getting their open flued gas heat-

ers serviced by a licensed gasfitter.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause long term chronic health issues. It can also kill. Tragically, in 2017, Greensborough grandmother Sonia Sofianopoulos died of carbon monoxide poisoning in her home.

In 2010, two young brothers, Chase and Tyler Robinson were also killed by carbon monoxide in regional Victoria.

“Since the tragic deaths of the Robinson boys, Energy Safe Victoria has run a state-wide awareness campaign, calling on Victorians to get their gas heaters serviced at least once every two years,” Ms Crugnale said.

“Servicing must be carried out by a licensed gasfitter, one endorsed in Type A appliance servicing work.

“Given that many people are at home, it’s important that you don’t try to service yourself. Gasfitters carry out an essential service and are permitted to carry out domestic work.

They can attend at your home to service your gas heater.”

Other simple steps that will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning include: Never leave your heater on overnight or for long period Make sure there is fresh air flowing through the room when your heater is on Never run exhaust fans such as the kitchen range hood or the bathroom fan at the same time as the heater Never bring outdoor heaters inside for use in your home.

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Our hard-working heroes Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas is pleased to announce the launch of his ‘Local Heroes’ campaign to honour those who are “hardworking, selfless individuals”.

The initiative will recognise individuals who have gone to great efforts via their own work or that of their organisation to support the Narre Warren South community - especially during these difficult times of a pandemic.

Mr Maas is inviting residents to nominate a person who they believe is making a significant contribution to our area.

Through recognising local heroes, Mr Maas hoped to ensure that hard-working, selfless individuals were credited for their exemplary

community service while also raising awareness of the important services they deliver.

“Community matters. We have so many locals contributing to Narre Warren South, and through recognising our local heroes, we’ll be taking steps to make sure those who go above and beyond are properly recognised,” Mr Maas said.

“In difficult times, it is often those who generously give their time and energy to help our most vulnerable that ensures we all get through tough situations together.

“Too often, the selfless work of individuals goes without recognition. I think it’s time we take a moment to recognise the important work of these key contributors to our com-

munity and say thank you.”

Mr Maas believed it was high-time to recognise these special locals, adding there will be awards, prizes and a public awareness campaign for the work of the selected local heroes and the services they provide.

Nominators of selected local heroes will also receive a prize. The best way to nominate a local hero is at garymaas.org.au, by contacting Mr Maas’ office on 8783 6959 or via his social media channels. Nominations close 5pm on 11 September.

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Australian Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda have conveyed a message of their support for the Casey community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

It comes as Gen Hurley has been speaking with mayors and community leaders from municipalities across Victoria over the past few weeks, to hear about those in the community that are struggling for a range of reasons during the pandemic but also about the many acts of kindness and compassion that have come to light.

He recently spoke at an virtual meeting with Casey’s chair of administrators, Noelene Duff and CEO Glenn Patterson.

“His Excellency wanted to convey both his and Mrs Hurley’s strong sentiment of support and best wishes to the staff and residents of Casey during this period whilst Covid-19 is having such an enormous impact on communities throughout Melbourne,” Ms Duff said.

“His Excellency was very interested in hearing about the City of Casey, including the challenges of a growing metropolitan area and our role in south eastern Melbourne.”

Mr Patterson agreed that it was a welcome and positive meeting.

“We welcomed the opportunity to speak to Their Excellencies about the outstanding work being done by Casey staff and especially our front-line, essential service workers, the adaptability and compassion they have shown to those most in need, as well as the community relief and support measures Council has put in place,” Mr Patterson said. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Students relief on ATARs

By Brendan Rees Casey schools have welcomed news that every VCE student will be individually assessed so that any impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are determined in their final-year results.

Education Minister James Merlino announced the “extraordinary change” on Friday 7 August, saying the effects caused by the lockdown would be reflected in their study scores and Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

School closures, long absences, increased family responsibility, personal illness, issues with remote learning and mental health will all be taken into consideration when determining student’s ATAR. Under the changes, Mr Merlino said every student would be considered under the special consideration program, ensuring a level playing field between schools.

“Students will go into their VCE exams with a confidence knowing that they will not be disadvantaged as a result of Covid-19,” he said, with exams still planned to go ahead in November.

Schools will also put together information for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority including students’ expected achievement levels before the impact of coronavirus, school assessments before remote learning, exam and General Achievement Test (GAT) results, and a range of statistical analysis.

Year 12 student of Hampton Park Secondary College Faisal Karim said while he had not been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the new changes had provided a “bit more reassurance” with his final year of school.

“Even if things go drastically wrong between the exam and now, there is still a chance of me getting into the course I want. However, I do not plan on using these special considerations as a shortcut into uni,” he said.

Faisal, who wants to study programming and robotics at Deakin University, said he had thrived from learning at home with more time to study due to not having to commute to and from school, but the downside was not “getting hands on experience and collaborating with other students”.

Principal of the brand-new Cranbourne West Secondary School (interim name) Rob Duncan, whose school is set to open next year, said it was welcome news and any support for students during the unprecedented year of school that “tries to level the playing field is a good decision”.

“Obviously how it’s implemented, there’s probably a little bit more information to come.”

However, Mr Duncan said while the changes “certainly make the students feel a little bit better knowing ... there are mechanisms being put in place,” he maintained there was still a need for students to “put in their best effort” for their final year.

Hampton Park Secondary College principal Wayne Haworth believed the reforms had been made with “great intent” but hoped it would be a fair and equitable process for every student.

“It gives some certainty for now. Anything

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Year 12 student of Hampton Park Secondary College Faisal Karim studies from home. that takes into account these difficult circumstances of students is welcomed,” Mr Haworth said, though he pointed out that decisions made earlier this year have “had to be refined as we move through this challenging time”.

Fountain Gate Secondary School College also welcomed the change, saying students would be able to “work towards a clear goal and know that their efforts and achievements will be accounted for”.

“It allows them to focus on their exams and studies as planned while knowing that they are being fully supported in their results,” the school said in a statement.

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By Danielle Kutchel It’s been a busy week for manufacturers across Victoria with the announcement of the stage four lockdown restrictions.

Although the full impact of the new restrictions is not yet clear, Vonda Fenwick, chief executive officer of SEMMA, the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance, said many of their members would feel the squeeze.

Prior to the introduction of stage four, some manufacturers were just holding on.

SEMMA ran surveys of its members at the beginning of the Covid restrictions in March and again in May to determine the impacts of restrictions on manufacturers - and the results, Ms Fenwick said, were sobering.

By the end of May, 75 percent were reporting revenue loss, with about half having put staff off, made them redundant, put them on reduced hours or stood them down.

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“Only about 20 percent of our manufacturers are doing well or better than they were before Covid broke out, and 80 percent have dropped,” Ms Fenwick said.

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There tends to be a low turnover rate within the industry too, helping to strengthen bonds between employers and employees and making it harder for bosses to make the call about whether to stand employees down.

Then there are the implications for skills, with those being stood down not easily replaceable.

“The businesses don’t just lose people they really care about, they lose that capability and those skills, which really hits them hard as well and makes the job of restarting wen business picks up all the more difficult,” she said.

Ms Fenwick said SEMMA was concerned about the impact of stage four restrictions on manufacturers who had already been hit hard over the past six months.

“This might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back,” she said.

“However, in saying that, manufacturers and people who run their own businesses are incredibly resilient and I know some who’ve said to me ‘even if I have to shut down, once things improve I think I would try and start up the business again’.”

Other manufacturers have indicated that while their business will shrink, they will be able to keep operating at a lower capacity and open up as things improve.

As the prospect of stage four loomed, Ms Fenwick said SEMMA lobbied politicians across all sides to keep manufacturing open - to maintain people’s connection to employment, to maintain skill levels within the industry and to keep other connected industries functioning.

“We said it would be devastating if manufacturing were to close,” she said.

Business planning benefits Over the last six months or so, I have been assisting three clients with the creation of a Business Plan, not something I have seen a lot of demand for in recent years.

These seemingly rare documents are usually written for banks, other lending institutions or investors which give a clue as to their purpose. Business Plans are typically produced to mitigate financial risk so banks and lenders want to get some level of confidence that they will indeed get their money back and investors want some evidence that the business initiative will provide a return from their invested funds.

Perhaps because these documents are not written very often, there tends to be a lot of variation in the content and quality of these, however a well written one will show how the new business initiative will ensure a positive financial result and the act of creating one can be very enlightening for the author as well as the recipients.

A Business Plan is written to support a new business initiative, so what should it contain? Well if this is a new idea (or perhaps even a new business), then there is going to be something unique and specific about it and so the actual opportunity needs to be very well explained. Einstein said that “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t know it well enough” and so articulating the solution clearly is very important.

Supporting the description of the new initiative should be a “Value Proposition”, i.e. a few statements which identify for what purpose (i.e. why) this opportunity is being created, what advantages it provides over the competition and hence why it will be attractive to new and/or existing customers.

A good Business Plan should provide a high-level budget and cash-flow model so that the financial aspects are shown to have been fully considered over the timeframe and necessarily include loan repayment and investment returns as appropriate.

In short, there must be very clear financial justification for the proposed solution

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH which specifically addresses the following questions: How much revenue will this generate and over what timeframe?

What are the associated costs?

How will the initiative be financed?

What additional opportunities exist?

What are the risks and potential threats?

The latter two items are best tackled through a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) matrix which simply captures in bullet point form your analysis of the business initiative with respect to these areas. It is a standard technique used across a range of different business scenarios and is especially helpful for deriving goals and action plans to move forward. It identifies what should be preserved, protected and utilised for success (Strengths), the areas to be addressed or improved (Weaknesses) and the external factors that need to be considered within the overall scenario (Opportunities and Threats). All these should be documented in the Business Plan along with perceived risks so that it is clear that the initiative will be undertaken with eyes wide open.

If you are considering starting your own business, you could do much worse than writing your own Business Plan for review by someone competent in this space to get an understanding of not only the various business functions to be considered, but also the likely outcome.

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By Brendan Rees For Paul Furlong, deciding to cook free soup for the needy was an easy one. “From what I understand there’s about 30 people living in their cars or sleeping on the streets in the Narre Warren itself,� the owner of Driftwood Cafe in Narre Warren said.

Mr Furlong said many people had also been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and he and his wife were happy to do their part by offering free takeaway soup and bread every night to the community from Wednesday to Saturday at 6pm to 7pm.

On the menu will be three mouth-watering varieties of soup including pumpkin; cauliflower, cheese and broccoli; and chicken and vegetable. “It’ll be really good soup; I’m cooking the whole thing. I wouldn’t call myself a chef or anything but I love cooking,� Mr Furlong said, whose Victor Crescent cafe has been restricted to takeaway since the first round of lockdown. “I’ve been stuck home now for quite a few months so I thought I need to put my energy into helping. “There’s a lot of people doing it hard for sure. At least we could something and you can’t beat a good soup. “We’ve just somehow got to get the word out there. It will build of course I’m sure.�

Mr Furlong, who is also a pastor at The Revival church in Narre Warren, said he would also be open to offering counselling to people doing it tough. “A big message is that there is hope. If there is hope, there is a future.�

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Traffic has reduced to a trickle and shopping centres are deserted with abandoned trolleys outnumbering humans.

Traders have been forced to shut their doors and popular venues and playgrounds have fallen eerily silent as the pandemic shuts down life as we know it.

Trips to the shops are rare escapes as residents have been instructed to remain indoors and not to travel any further than 5km from their homes.

Some have made the most of their one hour’s exercise, taking in the views at nearby parks and reserves such as Wilson Botanic Park Berwick which has remained open.

Premier Daniel Andrews said he understood the changes would “cause a certain level of anxiety and uncertainty. But the truth is, this is complex - and we’re going to take some extra time to make sure we get these calls right”.

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CPA Australia’s tax policy adviser Elinor Kasapidis said “this year is different – with Covid-19 affecting so many Australians, your tax might be a little more complicated or uncertain than usual. With so many of us working from home, you should consider the ATO’s shortcut method for deductions between 1 March and 30 June 2020 as well as claiming for protective items. With Covid-19 affecting working patterns, the ATO expects to see claims for laundry expenses or travel expenses decline this year”.

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By Tania Phillips Workshops on conserving endangered honeyeaters, lessons in making sourdough bread, insights into Indigenous astronomy - the range of events in this year’s National Science Week is vast.

And while this isn’t unusual for National Science Week, which begins on August 15, this year scientific minds, students and geeks across Australia aren’t just limited to what is happening in their own area or even State.

While there usually around a dozen events on line this time around enthusiasts can find more than 500 online events registered at www.scienceweek.net.au. So there are more opportunities than ever for people in regional areas, or in lockdown, to take part in a National Science Week event or activity without having to travel far (or at all)!

Broome residents can see the sea-dragons of the Great Southern Reef, Territorian students can join the Sydney-based challenge to eradicate malaria, and science fans in Penrith can test their ability to spot deep fake videos with a neuropsychologist in Melbourne.

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By Nick Creely “It’s massive to see what has happened for women in sport, and over a small window of time when you think about it.”

For newly-appointed Narre South Cricket Club women’s competition coordinator Gina Smith, the growth of female cricket has been nothing short of remarkable.

But she always wants to do more to help grow the game, bring more women into the sport and open up the opportunities that they can ultimately present.

Narre South, one of the rising powerhouses of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA), will be fielding its first ever senior women’s team in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Competition this season as the club continues to be a major driver of female cricket in the south-east region, fielding two sides in last season’s DDCA Junior Girls competition, one of which won the grand final after going through undefeated.

And it has appointed Smith to the vitally important role of putting together the club’s women’s program, with the season hopefully only a matter of months away.

Since becoming involved in the region’s cricket a number of years ago, Smith’s impact has been substantial - she has helped coordinate other clubs’ girls programs, including Silverton’s, and has been a major voice in bringing more females into cricket.

She said that over that time, the growth of the game in the south-east has been an incredible achievement - with the DDCA first introducing its Juniors Girls Competition in 2018/19 to great success.

“Narre South has been a bit of a home for me for some years - I started there about five, six years ago as a casual employee for Cricket Victoria, and the next thing we know we were trialing a girls program in the area,” she said.

“We attempted, in that time, to get a girls competition going, but it ended up being a glorified cricket clinic if you like.

“But even in that clinic we were able to get a rep team together, (and) still able to play a stars T20 inaugural cup, so we were able to do things you probably shouldn’t be able to do, just because people were excited to see girls play in the area.

“The following year after that we tried again, and I had moved into a full-time position with Cricket Vic, and there was no competition for the girls again to play in, there was only a competition in the West Gippy league.

“So a couple of clubs here put teams in the West Gippy competition, and the same girls playing are still playing now, and now they’re doing amazing stuff.

“We’ve been able to get a competition in the DDCA now (and) being involved in that comp the last couple of years has been amazing.”

With preparations well and truly underway for the Lions’ senior women’s side - a club she praised for its work in promoting women’s cricket - Smith said that there has never been a better time to get involved and try something new.

“We’ve only had a DDCA girls competition for two years, and Narre South have been involved since the very beginning - they’ve been the home for the Cricket Victoria girls clinic,” she said.

“I’ve taken people to Cricket Blast equivalent all the way up, so to watch these now women who were there, and to have this pathway, that’s what is exciting.

“One, for somewhere where these women can play, and two, for what it says about starting again post-Covid.

“That’s a massive thing this year, and part of the reason why I wanted to be involved - the world’s been tipped upside down, women and everybody have a lot more time, and now is the time to try something new.

“Now is the time to focus on yourself a little bit - this has come at a time in which a lot of people have had time to reflect, and think about what they can change post-Covid.

“It could be fitness, or they want the physical activity, but for me, it’s a wellbeing - this is no longer a boys club, this is somewhere where we can all be involved and have plenty of opportunities.

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Narre South is hoping to carry the momentum from its DDCA junior girls sides into the new season. 205548 “We’re changing mindsets, and giving people a place to be a little bit different - times are changing, and it’s going to change again, postCovid is a new beginning.”

The competition - which has many different grades depending on geographical location - has also seen local clubs Officer and Parkfield enter teams in recent years, and is played with Twenty20s and one-day matches on Sundays across the season.

Despite some uncertainty surrounding just when the season will get started due to Covid-19 in metropolitan Melbourne, Smith said there has already been significant interest in the Narre South side.

“I know a bit about the competition, and I’ve spoken to many young women through CV who I’ve met and have been part of that competition,” she said.

“Firstly, it’s about recruitment, finding a team, and we’ve already got a good list of players - but everything is sitting on Covid right now, let’s hope this all kicks off, and hope the season goes ahead.”

Narre South president Nathan Tracy said the club is absolutely delighted to welcome Smith on board to lead the club’s women’s cricket program as it gears up for the season.

“We are so happy to have Gina on board to lead such an important program for us,” he said.

“She adds a lot of enthusiasm around the program and we are super excited about the season starting, hopefully.”

For more information on how to get involved in the Narre South women’s side, contact Gina Smith on 0420 391 803 or womenscricket@narresouthcc.com.au

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By Russell Bennett Despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, and its associated challenges, Basketball Australia has announced the most recent group of athletes to receive scholarships to the Centre of Excellence at the world-renowned Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

Among them is Cranbourne West product Nyadiew Puoch, who plays at Dandenong.

She was selected in the Victorian High Performance Program for 2019-20, and was also chosen earlier this year to represent the Vic Metro under-18 girls team.

She’d previously been selected in the Vic Metro under-16 girls side, which claimed the gold medal at the 2019 Australian Junior Championships in Darwin.

Puoch was announced as a new Centre of Excellence scholarship athlete for 2020, and will start once she’s given the approval to travel from Victoria.

The Centre of Excellence brings together the best young basketballers from around Australia to live and train together in a highperformance training environment - with the assistance of elite coaches.

Puoch is expected to join the program in Term 4, while South Australian Isobel Borlase is expected to join in late January when the program starts up in 2021.

Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence women’s head coach Kristen Veal spoke about the opportunity awaiting Puoch and Borlase.

“Despite these uncertain and challenging times for many, we are fortunate to be able to provide two very promising athletes the amazing opportunity of a Centre of Excellence scholarship at the world-renowned Australian Institute of Sport,” she said.

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“We believe they will embrace and excel in the daily training environment.

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Another Dandenong Rangers product Emily Sewell - has also received a six-month extension to her own Centre of Excellence scholarship.

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A process of renewal and reorganisation is on the cards for the West Gippsland Cricket Association as it looks to meet the challenges facing community cricket head-on.

High on the agenda for the WGCA is creating a clear pathway for female participation, on the back of the success of the AllStar Girls competition.

There’s a range of initiatives emerging throughout the district to ensure that female cricket can not only continue to expand, but also thrive.

The Star News understands that community stakeholders have been approached to support these initiatives, which could potentially culminate in female participants having a pathway right up to the elite level of Victorian Premier Cricket at clubs including Casey-South Melbourne and Dandenong.

It’s understood the WGCA is looking to introduce a similar set-up for girls cricket as the neighbouring DDCA competition two age groups (such as the under-13s and under-17s) playing in slightly different formats.

It’s understood the whole process could take up to five years to become completely operational.

And it could be all set to start with a significant focus on the Woolworths Junior Blasters.

The WGCA has also put a sponsorship proposal together for its junior competitions. The All-Star Girls competition turned plenty of heads last season, with an impressive turnout at Starling Road in Officer for grand final day.

The Carlisle Park girls side put together a sublime performance to defeat the previous season’s champion, Officer, and claim the 2019/20 Lang Lang Community Bank premiership cup.

The Lang Lang Community Bank has supported the WGCA for a number of years now through its Community Grants

Carlisle Park and Officer put on a WGCA AllStar Girls Twenty20 grand final to remember back in March.

Picture: COURTESY OF SHONA LYNCH Program, which has enabled the WGCA to provide a series of opportunities to young players to enjoy their cricket throughout the Cardinia, Casey, and South Gippsland shires.

The West Gippsland Cricket Association boys, meanwhile, had four representative teams in action this year - the under-12s, under-14s, under-16s, and under-18s competing in the Victorian Cricket Union’s January junior carnival.

Finally, the WGCA is continuing in its strategic planning efforts alongside GippSport - the Gippsland Regional Sports Assembly.

It’s their aim to develop a clear vision for the association, with the process potentially able to help resolve any underlying issues or unrealistic ideas for the future.

It’s also thought the process can identify the clubs in need of external funding, and to maximise opportunities in that space.

At the recent WGCA annual general meeting, Bob Taylor was elected president (for the fourth year in a row), and he is supported on the new committee by Rob Hansen (vice president), Shane Dalton (secretary), Aaron Straughair (treasurer), Shona Lynch (junior cricket manager), and Brent Wilson (fixtures coordinator).

The WGCA is also looking for expressions of interest for the positions of MyCricket manager, and umpires advisor.

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Forging a path, together

By Russell Bennett “You’re not walking this journey on your own you’re never on your own.”

Jason Wells, one of the south east’s genuine star forwards, and Bobbie Lee Blay - a mother figure to so many throughout the region - know just how tough it is right now to go through the year without community footy.

In the case of Wells, beyond the tattoos, flashy boots, and enthusiastic goal celebrations, is a man who battles his demons just like so many others.

So, he’s made the courageous decision to step out from under the shadows of stigma to talk about his own mental health battles, as a way of encouraging other young men in the community to do the same.

Self-isolation has played a key role in helping combat Covid-19, but it’s had a significant mental health impact on many throughout the community, who’ve had an extra roadblock placed in between them and their physical connection to their friends and family.

Wells lives and breathes for his two beautiful kids, Jada and Levi.

That’s exactly where he’s focussing his energy in such a challenging period, and right there with him - as a key pillar of support - is his great friend, Bobbie Lee. They’ve formed a unique bond since they first met seven years ago, and have ever-present lines of communication to help each other through.

It’s through sport in the Gippsland community that Bobbie Lee - who was formerly involved at Casey and the Gippsland Power, and is currently in the player welfare and leadership space at the Dalyston Football Netball Club - has forged so many relationships that will last a lifetime.

It’s many of those same people throughout the region who have stood by her in recent weeks, and in her darkest hour.

Jason is one of those people.

Last year, Bobbie Lee’s beloved daughter Macey was killed in car crash on a quiet country road. She was just 27.

The impact of Macey’s loss was felt far and wide, but through the pain - through the grief a shining light emerged for Bobbie Lee and her family: the wider footy community wrapping its arms around them right when they needed it most.

And now, with such a proud sporting region doing it tough without sport as an outlet, Bobbie Lee and Jason are there to listen, to provide a non-judgemental ear, and - through their own stories - to inspire those facing their own isolation battles.

“For me, as a lot of people know, footy is a kind of therapy,” Jason explained.

“I use footy as a way of expressing myself, of showing how I feel.

“My whole week is based around it - when it gets to Thursdays and Fridays it’s always what I’m thinking about, and I wake up on Saturday morning and look out the window and see what the weather’s doing, things like that.

“I just miss the whole thing - the community, and seeing people I’ve waited all week to see.”

In fact, every Friday night during the season when they were younger, Jason would wash his footy boots with his brothers, Danny and Casey.

They’d dry them off, and put them in front of the heater, and Jason would even sleep in his footy gear, with a Sherrin right by his side.

“I’d wake up at seven o’clock the morning of a game, and we’d have porridge for breakfast as well as a hot Milo with glucose.

“These are some of the things I really remember.”

And now, through a 2020 winter without footy, Jason misses the hug he gets from his kids as he walks off the ground - win, loss, or draw.

Not having that outlet has been more than challenging.

“I’ve even used alcohol and drugs at times to deal with it, but as we know you wake up the next morning feeling terrible.”

That, alone, is a stark admission from one of the region’s most recognisable footy faces, but it’s also one that would resonate with many.

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Bobbie Lee Blay (centre) has long been a kind of footballing mother figure to players throughout the south east and Gippsland, such as Jason Wells (left) and Phillip Island star Jaymie Youle (right).

Picture: SUPPLIED kids as much as possible. We can’t see anyone else, but the kids have been massive for me, personally,” he said.

When footy does ultimately get underway once again, for every goal Jason kicks for Longwarry in the next Ellinbank and District Football League season, he’ll donate money for mental health awareness causes.

Through Mindfull Aus CEO, and founder Matt Runnalls, he’s organised a number of local businesses and organisations to sponsor him, so he can donate for every goal he boots.

“The whole reason I’m doing this is to encourage other people to come forward and speak about these things, because I was definitely one of those people who, as a 17 or 18-year-old, would never talk to anyone about them,” Jason said.

“I really feel good about what I’ve been doing lately - receiving messages from people I don’t even know, about how they feel. That’s the whole reason I’m doing this - to encourage other people.”

And Jason and Bobbie Lee are a constant source of encouragement for each other.

“Bob and I talk a couple of times a week about absolutely anything - things I wouldn’t talk to most people about - but I think it’s more about talking to someone who understands you,” Jason said.

“It’s being able to feel confident, and Bob and I have a great connection - I can tell her anything and she’ll know how I feel.”

For her part, Bobbie Lee said it’s crucial to be able to confide in someone who’ll simply listen.

“Just having someone there to truly listen is vital,” she said.

“We don’t always have to understand or have

the answers - it’s just about having that empathy for somebody and know that life isn’t easy.

“There are others out there who are struggling on their own and don’t know where to turn or look, and we’re missing out on that human contact right now and that’s where we pick up on a lot of these things. Jase and I have reached out to each other.

“I don’t think a lot of people truly realise the power sport holds for a lot of people.

“It provides that connection, that belonging, and I think it provides some people with a real sense of identity.”

Jason said his spirits start to soar when he thinks about the positive effect his story has already had on many.

“It’s just unreal how many people you can reach and relate to,” he said.

“It’s great that it opens the door for other people to feel like they’re comfortable to talk and share their own stories.

“I think most people feel more comfortable knowing that other people are experiencing the same thing.”

And right now, the whole community is united in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.

“You’re not walking this journey on your own - you’re never on your own,” Bobbie Lee said.

“I’d just urge people to reach out to others, and to fill the void in a healthy way.

“Even if everyone reaches out to a couple of people a day and checks in on them and how they’re traveling, that’s massive.

“It could mean you’ve touched someone that you’ve helped someone, you don’t even realise.

“It means a lot when people reach out to us, and I think we need to return the favour.”

Bobbie Lee said maintaining a sense of routine on days that otherwise feel as if they’re almost blending into one is vital.

“Even just getting out of bed, having a shower, and making your bed, and having breakfast is the key thing,” she said.

“Routine is just so important at the start of each day, and that plays a big part.”

In last week’s story, ‘Until our sport returns’, Runnalls spoke of the impact of the pandemic on the broader community.

“What’s happening is horrific, challenging, and bizarre but in many ways we have to look at it like it won’t happen again, so while we’re here let’s make the most of it - let’s make the most of the opportunity of having a bit more time on our hands to pick up the phone, or go online to reach out to people who might be struggling,” he said.

“Let’s not be set on waiting for people to reach out to us, either. We see that message all the time - ‘I’m always here and my door is always open’.

“But sometimes people don’t need to just hear that or read it - what they need to do is experience it. We need to start reaching out as people who care, and not expect people who are struggling to scream it from the rafters because it often won’t happen.”

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