Cranbourne Star News - 20th August 2020

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Hampton Park Secondary College Principal, Wayne Haworth working with students to follow their passions by individualising their learning programmes.

Education choices Whether you’re looking for a religious-based education, a super STEM focus or access to excellent sporting opportunities, Cranbourne News’ special Education Choices feature will help point you in the right direction.All of these schools - like Hampton Park Secondary College, pictured here - offer caring, supportive environments and can provide you with further information to help you make the decision. Step inside and start your new school journey!

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Poetry prize Prep teacher, Mrs van Dyk with prep students.

Preparing inquiring minds Harkaway Hills College student Felicity van Rensburg took out the state-wide prize. taken for granted by adults.

“We are immensely proud of the effort put in by all our students, and we are honoured to be in receipt of three awards in recognition of this effort.”

A big congratulations to Felicity, Grace and Raquel, and to their teacher Johanna O’Farrell for supporting the students through the creation of their poems.

Excerpt from “After the Fire” By Felicity van Rensburg: Glorious mountains, luscious bush, Ancient gumtrees, ferns and florals, Sounds of joyful birds singing with delight, Nature pristine, reflecting the Creator’s glory.

Majestic, towering trees, cover the hilltops, Patriarchs of the forest, Emerald green and full of life, In the breeze, their delicate leaves descend.

Moving with your child from early learning into primary school comes with new adventures and opportunities.

Taking the first step into school is a milestone that can be accompanied by many questions. When change comes, it is not always easy to navigate and children need support as they move from infancy to independence.

To provide the most supportive and nurturing process for families moving into prep, Heritage College offers a pathway to primary school called ‘Step into Prep’. The program provides a helpful information session for parents in a relaxed environment where families can meet their child’s educator with plenty of time for questions and answers.

If you are considering prep for your child at Heritage College, we invite you to attend orientation days in Term 3. Orientation days allow incoming prep students to view the classroom spaces, meet their teacher and classmates and familiarise themselves with learning areas and activities. When

the time comes to start prep, everything is familiar for both child and parents. In this way, making the move into school is less of a leap and more of a familiar ‘step’.

During their prep year, children build confidence and develop literacy and numeracy skills through hands-on, playbased learning. Heritage College has specialist educators who provide a nurturing, supportive environment, delivering an introduction to visual and performing art, music and language.

Prep students interact with the broader campus community as they participate in the ‘buddies’ program with Year 5 students and other joint campus events. The first year of primary school contains many rich learning experiences for academic, social and emotional growth. If you are considering Heritage College for your child, the parent information session is one of the first steps in your journey towards prep.

Enrolments are open throughout the lockdown period. To find out more, visit heritagecollege.vic.edu.au/prep.

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Harkaway Hills College is excited to announce that Felicity van Rensburg has won the Year 5/6 category in the state-wide Independent Schools Victoria Student Poetry Competition with her poem “After the Fire”.

According to the competition judges, Felicity’s poem provided readers with “an evocative rollercoaster ride, the exuberant lines overflow with carefully crafted imagery of beauty, devastation and rebirth. It takes the breath away.”

In addition, Harkaway Hill College received two honourable mentions in the same category: Grace Sudjono (Woman at the Window) and Raquel Cruz (A Stormy Day). For the College to receive three awards from such a small cohort of students is extraordinary.

The inaugural ISV poetry competition was open to students of all ages at all schools across Victoria. The winners were judged from more than 300 entries, from students in prep to year 12, enrolled in Independent, Government and Catholic schools.

Students were asked to write on any subject, with the optional theme of ‘Hope’, a very apt theme given the challenges facing students at the current time.

Harkaway Hills College includes significant exposure to classical literature within its English program, and students are exposed to the beauty of poetry and prose from an early age.

The College carefully selects enriching texts in order to provide children with a love of quality literature and an understanding of the impact of the written word.

According to Mary Broadsmith, principal of Harkaway Hills College, “children are more than ready to be challenged in the areas of classical literature and poetry from an early age. They have a deep appreciation of beautiful words and imagery in a way that is often

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Going from good to great The Minaret College community are excitedly preparing to open their third campus in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs.

With existing campuses in Springvale and Officer, including early learning centres as well as primary and secondary schools, the third campus in Doveton will be dedicated to primary students.

Doveton Campus will be led by a longstanding member of staff and trusted member of the community, Fairooza Gaffar.

Minaret College was established in 1992 by Mohamed Hassan OAM. Mr Hassan saw the need for young Muslim Australians to be surrounded in an environment which caters for their academic, emotional and religious development.

The college continues to be inspired by Mr Hassan’s legacy - to produce students with a healthy Australian Muslim identity, which is connected, conscious, sincere to its traditions and committed to excellence, good citizenship and compassionate service to humanity.

Since its humble beginnings of 20 student enrolments and one classroom teacher, the college now serves the educational needs of over 2000 students and employs approximately 300 dedicated staff.

The college has grown thanks to the ongoing support of the local community, continued sense of family and outstanding academic results.

In 2019, 14 of the 92 VCE graduates achieved an ATAR above 80 percent - five of those students above 90 percent. The Dux of the college, Nour Refae achieved an ATAR of 97.65, which included the prestigious achievement of a perfect study score for one subject.

Ninety-eight percent of graduates who submitted an application for tertiary education received an offer.

College alumni include inspiring entrepreneurs, hard-working doctors and engineers, inspirational teachers, aspiring scholars and more.

Minaret College has grown to over 2000 students and employs approximately 300 dedicated staff across its campuses.

The third campus of Minaret College, in Doveton, will be dedicated to primary students.

The Minaret team celebrate the personal achievements of each of their students.

College alumni include inspiring entrepreneurs, hard-working doctors and engineers, caring teachers, aspiring scholars and more.

Testament to the vision of service to others, many alumni return to the college to share their personal experiences and inspire existing students.

Putting the student at the heart of their decisions, the college continues to make significant investments to upgrade infrastructure and facilities at both campuses. Like many

Victorian schools, Minaret College has found itself needing to transform the way learning is facilitated during Covid-19.

“It’s certainly been a time of change for all of us”, said Executive Principal Mohammed Taksim.

“The college has adapted and worked collaboratively with our families.

“We have a philosophy of continual improvement - we’re constantly seeking ways to improve what we offer.

“We are here to serve our students and families in the best way possible. My team work

tirelessly and I know our students appreciate our efforts,” he said.

Recent investments to upgrade technology at the college enabled a smooth transition to online learning for students.

The years ahead certainly seem bright for the Minaret College community.

Doveton Campus will open in 2021 and the following year will see them celebrate their 30th anniversary.

The college is now accepting enrolment applications for families wanting to join their ever-growing ‘Minaret Family’.

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Striving with PRIDE ideals Choosing the right learning environment for your child is one of the biggest decisions parents make. Cranbourne Primary School encourages and welcomes parents to participate in a school tour to decide for themselves if the school feels like the right fit for you and your child.

Cranbourne Primary School strives towards achieving academic improvement in all students and the provision of a safe and supportive learning environment through the development of the school values - PRIDE (persistence, responsibility, independence, discipline and enthusiasm).

The vision for Cranbourne Primary School students includes providing: An environment where students have input into and take responsibility for their learning A challenging and supported curriculum that is engaging Highly committed staff who are motivated and dedicated to teaching.

An environment where respect for others and unity between all members of the school community is highly valued A caring and supportive environment where students feel safe and secure.

Students have access to a variety of specialist programs each week including PE, ICT and the arts. Students with English as an additional language are supported by the EAL teacher.

A camping program is offered to students in grades 3-6. The school provides a swimming program for all students in term 4 each year.

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Cranbourne Primary School encourages parents to tour the school to see if it is the right fit.

A diverse array of extra curricula activities are offered throughout the year. Students have the opportunity to access teacher-led clubs and activities during recess and lunch times.

‘Mad on Music’ is a music program which offers private and small group music lessons to families for a set fee at the school each week.

The school’s well-being program is led by a full time coordinator and is supported by a school chaplain.

At Cranbourne Primary School students are involved in activities throughout the school to enhance positive relationships between students. Playground areas are open to all students which allows siblings and students across various ages to interact during recreation periods.

Sustaining community

By John Shaw, principal, Alkira Secondary College 2020 will be a year to remember for everyone. It will be a year where our College values of respect, integrity, care and excellence have been tested and proven to help sustain our community through crisis.

Our first day of the year centred on supporting schools and families who had been affected by the bushfires, not only those within our own school community but reaching out to schools in East Gippsland and offering support for relief staff, supplies and uniforms.

Once the impact of Covid-19 became apparent, our school community quickly prepared for remote learning. Our staff were wholly dedicated to ensuring there was a continuation of learning for all of our students from year 7 through to final year VCE and VCAL students. We also recognised that there was a growing anxiety and increase in need for mental health and other wellbeing support.

We welcomed back nearly 1500 students in the last week of term two and set about checking in and then revisiting our expectations to get back on track. Sadly things got much worse over the vacation and we now find ourselves in remote learning once again.

Physical distancing is not a barrier to education or learning experiences at Alkira.

Our College staff embraced technology to create online lessons and have one to one connection with our students. As much as possible we have tried to maintain all of our programs including music, food technology and sport. Our Sports Academy

continues to train virtually while our arts and photography students are immersed in personal projects.

At present our students in years 9- 1 are involved in interactive course counselling interviews as they begin to think about the most appropriate and relevant courses for their 2021 studies. This week our school is running online parent teacher interviews to support improved feedback and goal setting for all of our students.

Of course we miss the opportunity to broaden our experiences through international travel and to compete in regional and state academic and sports competition.

Most of all we miss the close connection we had with our networks, partners and community groups.

I was very proud on Monday July 19 th as all of our students arrived at school wearing masks and fully supportive of the changing guidelines that exist to help protect each other. It is a reflection of the sense of community that has been built over the last ten years at Alkira.

Our student leaders are actively engaged in setting the culture of the school sending messages of support to our staff and students as we work on and offsite. They are charitable and empathetic and keep us informed and help us to respond to emerging school and social issues.

What makes Alkira different? The more I reflect on this question, the more I believe it is the way our whole community - students, parents and staff - are all willing to do the little bit extra to achieve their goals, and to help each other achieve their goals. It is about “securing the entitlements of every child”.

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At Cranbourne Primary School our students are encouraged and supported to be responsible learners and supportive members of the community.

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Securing the entitlements of every child in a safe and orderly learning environment through: • Personalised wellbeing and a weekly pastoral care program • Access to VCE, VCAL, VET and other external educational programs • Supportive academic intervention and extension programs • A celebration of diversity and inclusion • A value of holistic pursuits in the Arts, Sport and STEM.

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Senior college’s unique pathway opportunities Hallam Senior College provides outstanding opportunities for senior students in Years 10 to 12. The senior learning environment exists within a framework of specialisms, high expectations and pathways support.

The college offers quality teaching and learning across Yr 10, VCE, VET &and VCAL in a young adult learning environment and provides pathway opportunities not available at other schools.

The college ethos balances the need for structure and processes with the understanding that students need to make decisions about their future by taking on challenges and opportunities.

Hallam Senior College provides a comprehensive senior school educational program with a focus on personalising specialisms in learning. A focus is linking learning to life and preparing young adults to con-

Aria, 4 and Harrison, 5, from Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre with gift packs from Jordan Crugnale MP.

Community says thanks

By Jordan Crugnale MP, State Member for Bass You are valued and so appreciated.

The commitment, adaptability and compassion that our childcare and kinder workers bring to their roles each day is all heart.

They nurture creativity, social interactions, help build those skills in emotional resilience, prepare children for school and a love of learning, open up a future of endless opportunities, so each child can be a confident, healthy and strong person. They support parents, families, carers in so many ways as well.

As we continue to grapple with Covid-19, keeping our kids and families supported and providing for all the needs of growing young

minds is a huge task.

I want to thank all our educators, support workers, and early childhoods professionals who have been working like crazy to keep our kids feeling safe and cared for, and for all the extra support you’ve provided to our families.

You are essential workers providing an essential service - the work you do keeps the wheels turning.

Last week I started dropping off gift packs to centres in the Stage 4 area of Cardinia and Casey. Just to help where I can with the home learning resource packs going out to families.

If I’ve yet to reach your centre, contact my office at jordan.crugnale@parliament.vic.gov.au and we’ll be sure to drop one by!

fidently and successfully embrace their future by developing skills and attributes that set students up to be productive members of society and the wider community.

Success comes in a myriad of forms. To ensure success, students need to be well organised and develop a structured pathway. The small steps of learning lead to the completion of the larger picture. At Hallam Senior College each student is encouraged to not only dream of the larger picture of success but to develop a plan where the smaller steps are clearly identified.

Staff are proud of the results students have achieved over many years. This has come about by developing an exceptional educational framework which shapes pathway provision for each student and sets expectations for student success.

Hallam Senior College is on Frawley Road. Phone 9703 1266 to book a tour.

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Lockdown - bring it on!

The lessons learnt from round one of remote schooling will have a positive future impact, St. Peter’s College principal Chris Black says.

He believes current-day students are required to be problem solvers, effective communicators, think critically and work effectively in teams.

These very skills, he suggests, are once again in great demand ahead of this challenging period of remote schooling.

“Our successes of the first round of remote schooling are to be the cornerstones of what has been coined remote schooling 2.0,” Mr Black said.

“These included the delivery of online learning through virtual classroom spaces and the utilisation of digital workbooks where

work tasks can be stored and developed.

“The effective use of our Learning Management System where work programs can be accessed, also allows students to self-pace their learning.”

Mr. Black is proud of the innovative, online support programs which have been introduced, including Homework Club and Maths Help.

“They have allowed students to drop in and out when required, and cater for both the high-achieving student and those who may be struggling,” he said.

He believes the second round of remote schooling will require a greater focus on mental wellbeing.

“Understandably, students and parents appear more stressed this time around,” he said.

St. Peter’s College is applying the lessons learned from the first round of remote schooling.

“We know students are more anxious about the uncertainty of when remote schooling will end, and are stressed about sitting in front of a device for long periods of time.”

Mr. Black says schools, including St. Peter’s

College, will need to be proactive in providing support services and resources to support students through this challenging time.

“It takes a village to raise a child, and this upcoming period of remote schooling will be critical for parents, students and teachers to work in partnership to support learning and realise dreams.”

All enrolment requirements for student admissions to St. Peter’s College can be completed on-line, with support from College registrar Wendy Height, and are currently being accepted for Year 7 2022 and with First Round Offer Applications being extended, to support parents in this difficult time.

Visit www.stpeters.vic.edu.au and complete the Enrolment Enquiries Form for more information.

College approach is for a ‘tailor-made’ education Hampton Park Secondary College is committed to providing education that is both student-centred and focused upon personalised learning experiences.

The college understands that students become passionately engaged in their education when the pedagogical approach is placed, purposeful, passion-led, and pervasive. HPSC has re-designed its learning programme to enable students to excel through this research-based future-focused model, ensuring all students benefit from deepened learning and improved educational outcomes. Thus, HPSC has enabled a tailormade educational programme that empowers students to take control of their learning.

Hampton Park Secondary College allows students to create an educational pathway that’s as unique as they are.

Learning at Hampton Park Secondary College is categorised into three stages or ‘programmes’: Explore, Enhance, and Excel.

These programmes recognise the unique needs of each student and allow students to ‘move through’ their secondary schooling experience in a way that better reflects their passions and abilities rather than their nominal ‘year level’. Hence, whilst many students merely survive their time at high-school, students at HPSC instead thrive in an exceptional learning environment where they are empowered and supported to create an educational pathway that is as individual and unique as they are.

The vision of learning excellence is underpinned by the values of Respect, Learning, and Working Together. Through living these values, HPSC hopes that its students

manifest the qualities of understanding the world with a global view, engaging in lifelong learning, and always being critical and creative problem solvers.

Our world is changing rapidly. HPSC believes that a 21st century approach to learning is needed to engage and improve learning outcomes. HPSC supports young people to build important skills for now and for the future.

Parents are welcome to visit the school’s website to discover more about the school.

Direct enquiries to principal Wayne Haworth are also welcome. Email the school at hampton.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au or call 8795 9400.

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Introducing your

School Principals Cheryl Van Deursen

Cranbourne East Secondary College 50 Stately Dr, Cranbourne East VIC 3977

Phone (03) 5990 0200 http://www.cesc.vic.edu.au/ cranbourne.east.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

Michelle Bruitzman

Hello, my name is Michelle Bruitzman and I am the principal of St Therese’s Primary School in Cranbourne North. Our school community is a welcoming and happy place where each child is nurtured to become independent and responsible learners.

We are a school that is diverse in culture and I am proud of the inclusiveness that the school community demonstrates.

Currently, the school is operating under Stage Four COVID-19 restrictions and remote learning has replaced classroom learning.

Our students continue to learn under this model with virtual small group teaching clinics. If you are interested in learning more about our school please do not hesitate to visit our website www.sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au or phone the office on 59967525.

We look forward to welcoming you to St Therese’s School.

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The staff are committed and passionate about providing the best education for each and every child. Teachers are dedicated to equip their students with the dispositions and skills so that they may become active and adaptive citizens of the 21st century.

Marnebek School

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One size does not fit all and neither should education. Every student is unique and individual in their interests, passions and learning needs. Here at Hampton Park Secondary College we are committed to embedding an education model that is studentcentred and focused on personalised learning pathways.

Our world is rapidly changing, so we must better prepare students.

At HPSC, we believe that ‘education should be done with students, rather than to students’.

When students are passionately engaged in their education, at their point of need, learning deepens and outcomes improve. Students at Hampton Park Secondary College are offered three programs – Explore (Year 7), Enhance (Years 8-10) and Excel (Year 11- 12) in a vertical learning approach whereby students are grouped according to their passions and learning needs rather than simply by age.

We recognise that all students are unique and different with individual interests, and as such we want to provide students with the opportunity to individualise their educational program. We do this by giving control back to students and allowing them to select their classes from over 100 new electives, such as Animation, Medicine and Disease, Planet Earth, Robotics and Snack Attack, Fantastic Beasts, and much more.

Our innovative, tailor-made approach to learning assists students so that no student is held back, and no one is left behind. Learning is an organic process and by creating optimal conditions for learning, students thrive.

To discover our individually tailored student programmes and discuss what learning opportunities Hampton Park Secondary College, please visit our website or make direct enquiries to Wayne Haworth, Principal, via Hampton.park.sc@education.vic.gov.au or by calling 03 8795 9400

Marnebek School

Chris Black “Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world” Welcome to St. Peter’s College. Our school motto: “Be Not Afraid” continues to inspire and challenge all within our community. Our vision is for all students to excel in all they undertake not matter what the challenges are which may confront them. The learning environment created provides students with the opportunity to become the best version of themselves.

When selecting a secondary college you must feel confident that the school can provide a stimulating learning environment across the six years. It’s a big decision.

We are a proudly Catholic community with a focus on Christ at the centre of our learning. Servicing both the Clyde North and Cranbourne residents, we are committed to continuous improvement and have a strong focus on the development of the whole person, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually to meet the challenges of a global citizen.

“As a Catholic community, we aspire to lead in faith, guide with love and inspire through learning.”

Our desire is for students to run excitedly through our gates as they commence their secondary schooling and walk out at the end of Year 12, with confidence, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of positivity about their future lives. The 21st Century learner will require a skill-set of: critical thinking, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively & creativity. St. Peter’s College strives to provide opportunities for our students to engage and excel in all of these areas.

We will welcome you at our Guided Virtual Campus Tour, held on Friday mornings at 9.30 via Zoom. To book your place or for more information regarding student enrolments please contact our Registrar Mrs Wendy Height via our Enrolment Enquiry Form on jour website.

Come join us.

Mr Chris Black, Principal www.stpeters.vic.edu.au/enrolments

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Hampton Park Secondary College

St Peter’s College

131 Endeavour Drive, Cranbourne North VIC 3977

Phone 5996 7525

58-96 Fordholm Rd, HAMPTON PARK VIC 3976 Phone (03) 8795 9400

Phone # 5990 7777 www.stpeters.vic.edu.au

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Welcome to Marnebek School. We are a dual mode specialist school catering for students from Foundation to Year 12 with a multi campus facility designed to support students with a range of intellectual and physical disabilities.

Our school has a clear direction and focused attention on ensuring students have targeted learning programs supporting literacy and numeracy skills. The dedication of staff is clearly evident.

Our educational morale purpose is to ensure all students at Marnebek receive a high quality education in which they can achieve success.

School Vision Marnebek School believes in providing a stimulating and engaging environment, which enables students to embrace learning and achieve their full potential.

We do this by building their social, emotional and physical wellbeing; empowering students to become active and valued members of their community.

School Mission Marnebek School is a supportive learning community where everyone is encouraged to be responsible, safe, respectful and resilient. We enable students to become active in their learning by participating in engaging programs that prepare them for the future.

Cranbourne Primary School

Wayne Haworth

“Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.” Therese of Lisieux

I strongly believe that parents are the first educators of their children and as such, parents and teachers must work in partnership in order to nurture each child’s development. Communication is crucial to the success of the partnership and we encourage parents to regularly make contact with their child’s teacher.

St Therese’s is a Catholic primary school and we are part of the St Agatha’s Parish. We continually strive to uphold the Catholic traditions and stories in which Christian values are taught through formal lessons and more importantly through the relationships that are fostered between all members of the learning community.

Cranbourne Primary School is a community driven school where staff pride themselves in knowing students and families on a personal level. Our 279 students and the wider school community is extremely diverse with more than 33% of our students having cultural backgrounds from outside Australia, including 31 languages.

At Cranbourne Primary school we understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive school climate. Students participate in weekly programs that aim to support them in developing our core values of; respect, positive attitudes, empathy and resilience. Understanding the impact school climate has on the wellbeing of our students has enabled Cranbourne Primary School to create a positive climate for learning where all students are empowered to achieve excellence and reduce disengagement from education.

Our students learn in composite communities, which are established at Foundation, Junior (Grades 1 and 2), Middle (Grades 3 and 4) and Senior levels (Grade 5 and 6) respectively. Home groups have a dedicated teacher and are timetabled to attend weekly specialist classes which include Art, Physical Education and ICT. Students also receive one semester (6 months) of Health.

Students in each year from Foundation to Grade 6 are provided the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons in Term 4 each year.

Camping experiences are offered to students from grade 3 to grade 6.

We are in close proximity to a number of community facilities including; • Casey Fields sporting facilities • Cranbourne Indoor Sporting complex • Casey RACE Recreation & Aquatic Centre • Cranbourne Traffic School • Cranbourne Secondary school • Cranbourne Park shopping complex.

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Widow to sue Bridget O’Toole has no way of describing the pain she feels.

It has been a torturous seven years for the 70-year-old of Clyde North since her late husband was murdered at the hands of a dangerous parolee who was high on ice when he entered the couple’s Hastings jewellery shop, brandishing a 20cm knife.

She is now suing the state of Victoria for pain and suffering over her husband’s death, saying the chain of events that led to the tragic day should never have happened and believes her husband would be alive today.

“Not in a million years did I think something like this would have happened. It just rocks your world,” she said, her voice cracking during a phone interview.

On Friday 12 July, 2013, Gavin Perry, then 26, entered the couple’s shop at 5pm and repeatedly stabbed Ms Toole’s husband Dermot.

The couple desperately tried to fight off the drug-addled man and as Ms O’Toole attempted to pull him away from her husband she was assaulted in the process.

The assailant then ran out of the shop, however, Mr O’Toole, 64, was fatally wounded and tragically died at the scene.

Ms O’Toole was taken to hospital where she had to undergo plastic surgery for the extensive serious stab and slash wounds and the glass shards that were embedded in her back.

For her actions she received the 2018 Gold Clarke medal, The Royal Humane Society of Australasia’s highest award for the most outstanding case of bravery.

In a statement of claim with the County Court, Ms O’Toole lawyers allege Corrections Victoria were negligent in their duty of care

while Perry was on parole and did not “properly assess his dynamic risk of reoffending”.

The claim stated just days before the murder Perry allegedly missed a supervision appointment and committed two armed burglaries at shops in Cranbourne, including one where he was in possession of a large knife.

While on parole, he also missed a second supervision appointment in June “without providing evidence for the reason”, the claim stated.

Ms O’Toole told Star News had corrections staff followed their own guidelines her husband of 41 years would not have been murdered.

“I really believe Dermot would be alive and I wouldn’t have been attacked,” she said.

“It’s almost like you’re high on ice it’s an excuse for your behaviour, well no it’s not.”

Her lawyers allege case workers “ought to have known” Perry would have relapsed into drug use, and had not inspected his accommodation or tested Perry for drugs while he was on parole.

Shine Lawyers senior associate Cameron Tout said Ms Toole’s claim was “more than compensation” but providing justice and holding “people accountable”.

“To lose Dermot in such a horrific way and thinking that it could’ve been prevented is a tragedy,” he said.

In 2014, Perry was sentenced to 27 years in jail.

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Covid cases climb

By Brendan Rees Casey has recorded 32 new cases of Covid-19, according to the state’s latest health data.

At the time of going to press on 19 August, Coronavirus infections in Casey stood at 355 active cases.

Victoria had recorded 222 new cases of Covid-19 in the 24 hours to Wednesday 19 August, with the total number of cases now at 17,238.

In neighbouring local government areas, Greater Dandenong has 206 active cases while Cardinia has 94.

The state’s total has risen to 7274 active cases, including 1036 active cases of infected

health care workers.

There have been 17 new deaths from Covid-19 reported including one man in his 60s, one woman in her 70s, one man in his 70s, two women in their 80s, four men in their 80s, four women in their 90s and four men in their 90s.

There are 665 hospital patients with Covid-19, with 45 in intensive care.

Meanwhile, Victoria Police issued 154 fines to individuals for breaching the Chief Health Officer directions the 24 hours to Wednesday 19 August, including 19 for failing to wear a face covering, 17 at vehicle checkpoints, and 35 for curfew breaches.

Examples of people breaching the rules in the 24 hours to 19 August include: A woman walking on Spencer Street in Melbourne without a mask A man who travelled from Melbourne to Geelong to go fishing A man and woman from Darebin who do not live at the same residence and drove together outside of curfew hours to withdraw money from an ATM. In the 48 hours to 19 August, a man was fined after driving erratically in a vehicle at Brimbank and had travelled beyond the 5km limit rule. Police allege his reason was to buy a fish tank for his frog.

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Cub Luke earns Scouting’s top honour

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By Brendan Rees It may be a time of lockdown, but Luke Sheppard has a good reason to smile.

The 10-year-old of Junction Village received the highest Cub Scout honour, the Grey Wolf Award.

Luke, who is at Devon Meadows Scout Group, said he was proud of his award, with his achievement being recognised recently at a virtual presentation, with a celebration being planned when restrictions allow.

“I’m glad I got to do my hike in the break between the lockdowns and I’m happy I achieved my Grey Wolf,” Luke said.

He said one of the best things about Cubs “is that we can all work together and meet new people”.

Sarah Dickenson, a Cub Scout Leader at Devon Meadows Scout Group, described Luke’s honour which he achieved before his 10th birthday, as “remarkable” and a “huge feat” given most Cubs do not earn the badge until finishing Cubs and moving up to Scouts at age 11.”The achievement is even more remarkable given the final parts of his badge were worked on during the first restrictions, but his enthusiasm and commitment saw him through the challenges posed during this time,” she said.

“The Grey Wolf has a number of elements requiring completion and many Cubs do not achieve this badge.”

She said Luke held a leadership position within the Cubs section as a Sixer, contributes to planning and running of Cub nights and is a fantastic role model to the younger Cubs.

Ms Dickenson said Scouting had continued through digital platforms during restrictions, which allowed young people to remain connected to Scouting and their friends.

“The usual face-to-face and physical activities of Scouting are being sorely missed by both Scouts of all sections and leaders alike.

“Devon Meadows Scout Group offers opportunities for boys and girls of all ages to

A man has been arrested and another fined after they were allegedly located with a weapon, drugs and stolen goods at a vehicle checkpoint in Cranbourne on 13 August.

Police and PSOs working as part of Operation Sentinel stopped a ride-share vehicle travelling through a checkpoint on FrankstonCranbourne Road about 11.30pm. An observant PSO noticed one of the two rear passengers was allegedly carrying a knife in his pocket.

A search was conducted and it is alleged officers then located drugs as well as a number of items believed to be stolen, police say.

One passenger, a 29-year-old Corio man, was issued an infringement notice for possessing a controlled weapon. The second passenger, a 31-year-old Warragul man, was arrested and charged with multiple offences including possess drug of dependence, possess proceeds of crime and committing offences whilst on bail.

He was remanded to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court today. The men were also found to be in breach of the directions of the Chief Health Officer and were each issued fines.

Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man after a theft in Devon Meadows on Saturday, 4 June.

About 2.15pm, a man entered an Olive Road crystal store. After browsing the store for a short time, the man allegedly slid a high-grade amethyst crystal into his pocket before leaving the store without making any attempt to pay.

He was seen allegedly leaving from the property in an Audi A3 with roof racks, black front bumper, de-badged grill, and tinted windows.

Police have released images of a man whom they believe may be able to assist in their inquiries. He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, about 60 years old, 175cm tall with a slim build. At the time he was wearing khaki pants, a black Adidas shirt, black jacket, a khaki Hurley cap, and black shoes.

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Two men have been arrested following a string of alleged incidents and a pursuit in the south east on Wednesday 19 August.

Police received information that the car allegedly stolen from a Cranbourne address earlier in the morning was in the Cranbourne North area and was soon spotted by police in Lesdon Avenue.

An attempted was made to intercept the vehicle before a brief low-speed pursuit was initiated about 8am, police say.

It is alleged the vehicle stopped on Endeavour Drive where an 18-year-old Cranbourne man and a 19-year-old Hampton Park man were arrested at the scene.

Detectives from Southern Metro Crime Team are now questioning the men in relation to a number of other incidents throughout the morning including: A theft of motor vehicle in Valencia Circuit, Cranbourne at midnight.

A theft and assault on Thompsons Road, Patterson Lakes at about 3.50am.

An aggravated burglary in Governor Arthur Drive, Patterson Lakes about 4am.

Both remain in custody assisting police with their enquiries and the investigation is ongoing.

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Funds to prevent violence

By Brendan Rees The State Government will pour $20 million into family violence support services amid tough lockdown measures.

Funding will enable 1500 perpetrators of family violence, or people who believe they are at risk of using violence, to leave their homes and move into short or long-term accommodation options.

It will also provide intervention and behaviour change programs for those who are using violence in the home - including a dedicated support for adolescents using violence and their families.

Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams said there was an increased risk of family violence during the pandemic and “want to ensure every single Victorian can access the services and support they need”.

“I also want to be clear: even with Stay at Home restrictions in place, if you need to leave a violent situation, you can - and you will not be fined,” she said.

There were 4863 family violence incidents recorded in Casey City in the year to March up 4.6 per cent compared to the previous year.

The data showed there were 1291 affected family members aged 25 to 34 years - the high-

est number of cases for any age group.

In the past month, the Men’s Referral Service has reported an 11 per cent increase in calls compared to last year.

There’ll also be increased funding for family violence service providers so they can continue to adapt their services under stay-at-home restrictions.

Anyone concerned about their own behaviour can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

The State Government has announced an extra $20 million into family violence services.

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By Brendan Rees A staff member at a Coles’ Clyde North store is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.

The supermarket giant confirmed the diagnosed case, saying the infected worker had not been at the Shopping on Clyde store since Monday August 3.

“A small number of team members who worked in close contact have been asked to self-isolate and Coles will continue to work with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services to finalise contact tracing,” Coles said in a statement that was posted to its website on 12 August.

“Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s Covid-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets. As an added precaution, Coles conducted an additional deep clean of the store.”

Coles said “consistent with prior practice developed with the Victorian Department of Health”, the store would continue to trade with the risk of transmission being “very low”.

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Police hold fears for missing cyclist Police have release closed-circuit television as part of their ongoing search for Malcolm Bohmeyer after he went missing after failing to return from a bike ride last week.

Narre Warren State Emergency Service volunteers assisted police with extensive searches, including police on off-road motorbikes, the Air Wing, Mounted Branch, which have so far failed to locate the 71-year-old Langwarrin man who went missing Wednesday on August 12.

Mr Bohmeyer left his home on Cranbourne Road to go riding about 1.30pm on 12 August.Emergency crews trawled through thick scrub at the Langwarrin Flora and Fau-

na Reserve on Friday 14 August, which is believed to be his favourite track.

Investigators have now released CCTV of Mr Bohmeyer and his bicycle in the hope that someone may have seen him and provide information on his movements on the day he went missing.

The CCTV was captured on 10 August, however, police have been told Mr Bohmeyer was wearing the same or similar clothing.

It is also believed the distinctive basket on the bike, and blue drink bottle may be recognisable to someone who saw Malcolm.

He usually rides his black and blue mountain bike near the Cranbourne Road - Pen-

insula Link bike path but has not been seen since.

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition and he has now missed his regular medication.

Mr Bohmeyer is described as Caucasian in appearance, 160cm tall with a medium build and short grey hair.

He was wearing a blue helmet, a black long sleeve t-shirt and grey track pants.

Anyone who sees Malcolm is urged to contact Carrum Downs Police Station on 8770 4100.

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Serial menace jailed

By Brendan Rees A carjacking thug who dragged a pregnant woman out of her vehicle by her hair in Cranbourne North during a two-day crime spree has been jailed.

Joshua Kirby, 28, pleaded guilty to a litany of charges including carjacking, unlawful assault, unlicenced driving, possess drug of dependence and drive in a manner dangerous during a Victorian County Court sitting on 6 August.

He was sentenced to three years and five months in jail. In his sentencing remarks Judge John Carmody told Kirby his offending was a “series of rolling events, where you went from one victim to another”.

“You presented yourself to each of your victims in a violent and frightening manner,” Judge Carmody said.

The court heard Kirby, an Aboriginal man and father-of-one, had been out of jail for six

months he demanded a woman to hand over her keys at Southland Shopping Centre carpark on 29 November, 2019.

As the woman was knocked to the ground the drug-addled man snatched her keys and drove off in her Toyota RAV4, which was captured on closed-circuit television, the court was told.

Less than an hour later, the court heard Kirby slammed the stolen RAV4 into the back of a woman’s car that was stopped at the intersection of Warrigal and Dandenong roads at Oakleigh, before driving off.

The next day he punched a man in the face as he was filling up his car with fuel at a 7-Eleven on South Gippsland Highway at Cranbourne North. The man fought back and Kirby fled the scene, the court heard.

Five minutes later at 12.25am, the court was told Kirby ploughed into a Subaru WRX headon that was stationary at the intersection of

Courtenay Avenue and South Gippsland Highway at Cranbourne North.

Kirby then approached the car and punched the windscreen of the driver’s side, where a pregnant woman was seated with her husband next to her.

“You opened the driver’s door and grabbed (the victim) with both of your hands and tried to drag her out of the car. She leant back and tried to fight you off.”

The court was told Kirby yelled at the couple to get out of the car as her husband heard him say, “I’m going to kill you” before he pulled the woman’s hair and “dragged her onto the ground”.

Kirby drove off in the Subaru WRX but crashed into a power pole soon before approaching neighbours who were awoken by the incident. The court heard Kirby demanded to hide in their garage but the occupant agreed to drive him to an accommodation

site to get him away from their house.

Kirby was arrested after the car was intercepted by police, who found a small amount of methylamphetamine in a ziplock bag in Kirby’s clothing as well as a meat cleaver in the RAV4.

In a victim impact statement, one of the women had been left traumatised with a “fear” of going about her normal activities.

The court heard Kirby dropped out of school at year 7 and worked as a farm labourer.

His sister said when not drug affected, Kirby was “a kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable man” who was proud of his Aboriginal culture.

In his sentencing remarks, Judge Carmody said Kirby’s prospects of rehabilitation were guarded given his extensive criminal history dating back to May 2011 and drug use.

“Your victims have each lost a peace of mind, their peace of mind to go about their lives without being fearful of unknown risks of violence to them,” Judge Carmody said.

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On 13 August the Cranbourne Star News shared a story about a Cranbourne East woman expressing her shock after being fined for parking on her nature strip as she and her family worked from home.

Here are how our readers reacted online: Annie Lamb: Blame developers for making such narrow streets with nowhere to park. They cram as many houses in as they can, leaving no room for street parking.

Tarnz Sanabuu: I managed to catch a Casey council (worker) who had been measuring my vehicle to the white line on the road. Apparently you cannot park your vehicle on the road near the white line.

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Restrictions on building sites in Victoria that limit trades people to just three sites a week could leave thousands of average Victorians and their families out in the cold during the remaining weeks of winter, and longer.

The residential building industry has worked tirelessly to meet government Covid requirements, to prevent its spread and protect the health and safety of workers, clients and Victorians.

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Victorians have been scammed out of more than $10 million already this year as identity theft rises during the coronavirus lockdown.

New Scamwatch data, released by the State Government, showed more people were being conned this year - with a loss of almost $2m in the past eight months compared to all of last year.

Speaking at the start of Scams Awareness Week (17-21 August), Minister for Consumer Affairs Melissa Horne said said being mindful of who people give their details to has never been more important, given the huge number of people stay-at-home due to coronavirus restrictions.

“Our growing use of technology gives scammers more opportunities to trick you into giving away your personal or financial information - people need to be careful and report any suspected scams to police,” Ms Horne said. “It’s appalling that anyone would use this situation to take advantage of someone, but we all need to do our part to protect our safety online.”

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) deputy chair Delia Rickard said scammers were increasingly taking advantage of the financial difficulties and uncertainty generated from the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We are seeing two main types of scams

impersonating government departments; fake government threats and phishing scams,” she said. “Both of these scams can be quite convincing and can lead to significant financial losses or even identity theft.”

Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick people into giving out personal information such as their bank account numbers, passwords and credit card numbers.

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Woman jailed calls for gaming reforms

By Tess Kelly A former gambling addict who was jailed for stealing money has joined a chorus of voices to call for gambling reform in the City of Casey.

In a submission to the council, Carolyn Crawford begged the City of Casey to join the Alliance for Gambling Reform after her gambling addiction led to her being imprisoned in 2016.

The Alliance for Gambling Reform is a collaboration of organisations and local councils that aims to reform the gambling industry to reduce the harm it causes, particularly in local communities.

Ms Crawford was charged with stealing $400,000 from her previous employer over a period of seven years. She used the money to play the poker machines in the Casey area.

“I had become addicted ... the money I took went into those dreaded machines,” she said.

Ms Crawford said gambling in Casey is at an extremely dangerous level with hotels and clubs operating for 20 hours per day, prior to COVID-19.

“It’s just awful and really needs to improve.”

By joining the alliance, Ms Crawford said the council would have more power to slow and stop the increase of poker machines being installed at gambling venues.

“If we can all fight this battle and at least stop one person ending up the same as me I

would be very happy.”

The alliance’s executive director Tony Mohr has called for the City of Casey to join the alliance as a leadership council, working alongside 22 other local councils to advocate for state and national gambling reform.

“No level of government is closer to the devastation poker machines cause than the local council,” he said.

Mr Mohr said gambling is especially devastating in the City of Casey with $132 million being lost to these machines per year. This is the second highest loss for any council area in Victoria, falling just behind the City of Brimbank.

The alliance is seeking $25,000 from the City of Casey to fund support to councils to prevent gambling harm, and continue research and awareness for its damaging effects.

“The alliance also works with leadership councils on local priorities such as community education, improving council policy and raising awareness of gambling harm through local advocacy,” Mr Mohr said.

Ms Crawford said, if the City of Casey were to join the alliance, it would show they cared for their residents.

“Any council fighting the battle against any increase in pokies in the area should be very proud of themselves and I hold any council doing this very warmly in my heart,” she said.

Alliance board member Tom Cummings

also fell victim to gambling in Casey when he relapsed in 2014.

Mr Cummings said venues in the area would offer cheap bistro meals with gambling as the “after dinner entertainment”.

Mr Cummings said the gambling problem in Casey was largely to do with financial pressures on young families living in new developments.

“Financial pressure can take its toll ... the machines themselves are inherently unsafe and prey upon the most vulnerable members of our society,” he said.

If the City of Casey were to join as a leadership council, Mr Cummings said the alliance would provide resources and guidance when dealing with applications for poker machines and provide strong community support for those suffering from the harms.

As a member of the leadership council, City of Frankston councillor Glenn Aitken said the alliance had provided them with detailed research to help the fight against poker machines in Frankston.

He encouraged every council in Victoria to join the alliance, not only the City of Casey.

“It needs to be a really big voice and a widespread voice on the issue of gambling to deal with it.”

The City of Casey and several gaming venues in the area were contacted for comment but declined to respond.

Police hope anyone with information about this vehicle will come forward.

Police appeal on phone tower arson

By Brendan Rees Counter-terrorism police have appealed to the public as they continue investigations into a suspicious fire at a mobile phone tower in Cranbourne West in May. Emergency services were called to the tower near Parnell Court shortly after 1.30am on Friday, 22 May. Firefighters from Cranbourne and Frankston fire brigades brought the blaze under control just before 2am before Arson and Explosives investigators attended the scene later that morning and deemed the fire to be suspicious.

Police have released an image of a Holden Commodore sedan that was seen in the area prior to the fire.

The vehicle was driving without headlights on in the vicinity of Parnell Court and police are keen to identify the driver or regiscranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

tered owner of the vehicle.

Images and close-circuit television have been released of the tower fire and vehicle in the hope someone can provide any information that can assist investigators.

Crime and Counter Terrorism Command detectives are continuing to work closely with investigators of the Arson and Explosives Squad.

“Should the investigation reveal that the fire was a deliberate act, it will be treated with the utmost seriousness and the offending viewed as a potential sabotage offence targeting critical infrastructure,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information regarding the fire or vehicle that was sighted in the area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Trading barbs

By Brendan Rees Gembrook state Liberal MP Brad Battin has accused the State Government of putting “politics first” before representing sole traders in the south-east during a state parliamentary inquiry.

Mr Battin took aim at Narre Warren South Labor state MP Gary Maas saying he had a “golden opportunity” to call on his own his Labor colleagues to support the thousands of sole traders in Casey and Cardinia but failed to provide any support after speaking at a parliament public accounts and estimates committee (PAEC) on Wednesday 12 August.

In response, Mr Maas told Star News he would not accept “cheap shots from the sidelines” and proudly sat on the PAEC, which was set up by the Premier.

“Everything politicians do have repercussions and ultimately it is our electorates that will hold us to account on election day,” Mr Maas said. “The Member for Gembrook surely understands this.”

The committee is a joint investigatory committee of the Parliament of Victoria which has began a public inquiry into the State Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr Battin said Mr Maas had nearly 10 minutes of allocated time to ask on behalf of local sole traders who are losing their businesses daily - ‘What support can the Government offer these hardworking locals?’

Mr Battin added the government’s “negligence” of sole traders was highlighted further when Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards questioned the Minister for Jobs on support for business, but “forget about sole traders”.

“Gary Maas, now more than ever, must commit to standing for the community he was elected to represent, because his questions today were written by the Minister, for the Minister, proving this man stands for nothing but politics,” Mr Battin said.

“Thousands of sole traders and their families in Casey have invested years into their business only for the Government to fail to provide any support for them when they need it the most.

“It is disappointing with three Labor MP’s, including a Cabinet Minister, representing Casey are not calling on their Government to support desperate sole traders and instead, put their politics first.”

Mr Maas maintained he had been speaking with small business owners and sole traders, as well as families of loved ones who had tragically died as a result of the crisis.

“I have also spoken to a healthcare worker in isolation with Covid-19. My office and I continue to ring our constituents to see how they are coping. Our whole community is affected in different ways by this greatest challenge of our generation,” he said.

Mr Maas said the State Government had announced more than $10 billion in initiatives, including investments or support for businesses, workers and families, to help them get through the pandemic as well as a $26 million program that will address the mental health needs of sole traders, small and medium business owners and their workers.

“As we move towards the recovery phase of the pandemic, the Government will continue to build on a suite of business packages that have assisted all businesses including up-skilling, investment grants, payroll-tax relief and rent relief. I will continue to advocate within Government for all of my constituents.”

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A fur-midable friendship

By Mitchell Clarke A Junction Village family has successfully welcomed home a new seizure alert dog - and a new best mate - for 14-year-old Cody Wallace.

The quest to secure Lulu the support dog from Queensland has been anything but simple for Cody’s parents Scott and Tracy Wallace.

Cody, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour and excess fluid on the brain over a decade ago. He has since undergone multiple brain surgeries but still lives with constant seizures.

Two years ago, Cody had his first nocturnal seizure, which prompted his parents to install monitors and cameras in his room, which would alert them of any movement.

“All the things we have in place, a power cut would render them useless,” Mr Wallace explained.

In search of a more permanent solution, the family began raising money for a seizure alert dog two years ago, and were lucky to enough to reach their target, thanks to an outpouring wave of support from the community.

Seizure alert dogs like Lulu don’t come cheap, costing $30,000 for initial training and more than $5000 a year to maintain training, diet and overall health.

But in this instance the results outweigh the costs, and after an exhausting and stressful process hindered by the coronavirus pandemic, Lulu has finally stepped foot in her forever home.

Mr Wallace was granted an exemption to travel to Queensland with his wife and Cody in mid-July, to undertake extensive training with Lulu as part of the SmartPup program.

Covid-19 restrictions cancelled Cody’s first support dog in March, and the family feared that an even stricter Stage 4 lockdown could push Lulu out of the picture as well.

“We had to break the news that his first dog was out of the equation and when it looked like his second dog was going to be gone, it would have just devastated him,” Mr Wallace explained.

“We were really privileged to be allowed to travel up. My wife worked hard, back and forth with the Queensland Government and we were one of the lucky ones that got to quarantine in the accommodation of our choice.”

The trio spent the mandatory two weeks quarantine in an Air BnB - where Mr Wallace, a Beaconhills College teacher, was able to continue teaching via Zoom - before undertaking five days of intense training with Lulu.

From basic handling commands to public access training in shopping centres and food courts, Lulu was given the green light to relocate to Victoria.

“It was full on. They try to make the training as tough as can be, so when you can handle the tough stuff, the everyday stuff becomes easier,” he explained.

“They’re initially trained to a certain standard and then SmartPups begin to look at the specifics. We had to keep sending up clothes with Cody’s scent on them, which allowed them to pick the dog that responded most positively.

“When Lulu first met Cody, she greeted him

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A seizure alert dog costs $30,000 for its initial training and more than $5000 a year to maintain its training, diet and overall health. with a lot of kisses, which was a bit overwhelming, but she probably recognised him because she had been working with his scent.”

Now becoming familiar with her forever home, the family is in the process of transitioning Lulu from her crate to Cody’s bed.

“My wife and I haven’t properly slept since that night when he had his first seizure,” Mr Wallace said.

“Knowing that Cody has a companion who can detect the slightest change in his health will definitely have a positive impact on our entire family moving forward.”

In the meantime, the bond between Lulu and Cody is continuing to grow stronger every day.

“Kids with special needs often don’t show emotions, but he’s really warming to her,” he added.

Lulu has already had a huge impact on Cody’s life.

Best buds! Cody and Lulu have formed a fur-midable friendship.

Lulu was raised in Queensland with SmartPups.

Funding boost for diverse communities

By Brendan Rees The leader of the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) has welcomed funding to assist multicultural communities directly impacted by the Covid-19 State of Disaster.

Eddie Micallef, chairman of the ECCV, said the $14.3 million funding boost was a step in the right direction to better resource multicultural communities and organisations to respond “safely and sustainably” during the crisis.

“This funding acknowledges the frontline role that many multicultural organisations are playing in supporting migrant and refugee communities to stay connected, supported and safe during this pandemic,” he said.

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panded health messaging and support for multicultural organisations that work on the ground to deliver emergency relief, such as culturally specific accommodation and food for those self- isolating or in quarantine.

It will also ensure positive cases and their close contacts are cared for and taken through compliance checks in a culturally appropriate way, while also providing cultural advice to support the work of the coronavirus contact tracing team.

A Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Taskforce (CALD) Communities Taskforce will also be established to help multicultural and multi-faith communities through the pandemic, with representatives from the Victorian Multicultural Commission and various departments.

The funding package also includes $5.5 million to continue and expand the distribution of vital health advice that has been translated into 55 different languages, ensuring people understand and comply with restrictions designed to keep people safe, with a focus on supporting younger CALD members.

Support for multicultural communities has been rolling out since the beginning of the pandemic, with advertising campaigns on TV, social media, digital platforms, newspapers and radio, as well as a series of community roundtables.

The latest in-language videos released earlier this week feature frontline health workers speaking about their experiences in Oromo, Vietnamese, Turkish and Korean.

In April, when the first wave of the pandemic hit Victoria, Mr Micallef said ECCV along with its members first called for the establishment of a CALD to act as a “key part of a proactive and strategic response” to the impacts of Covid-19 on communities.

“We are pleased that the Victorian Government has listened to the feedback about the value of harnessing the capacity and connectedness of the multicultural sector in a more coordinated way.”

Mr Micallef said ECCV supported the further investment in translated materials, adding “formal translated communications are not sufficient on their own” and creative forms of messaging that “resonate with people’s culture delivered by sources that they trust and engage with can have a greater impact”.

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‘Fun police’

By Brendan Rees A Cranbourne East woman has been left disappointed after the Casey Council fun police ordered her to remove a basketball hoop from her street.

The woman, who did not want her name used, said she had no choice but to dismantle the hoop which had been standing at the end of her residential street near a reserve for the past seven years.

“I had three options. I either have $2000 fine if I don’t remove it or they will take me to the Magistrate’s Court or they will organise a contractor to remove it at my cost,” she said after the council told her there had been a complaint but “refused to give any other information”.

Much to her regret she said she ended up getting a friend to remove the hoop.

“It’s very, very disappointing it’s going to be taken away from all these kids,” she said, who before stay-at-home restrictions, had loved playing together at the hoop with her two teenage sons.

“It’s been there for seven years and I’ve never had a complaint. It’s in a place that not causing anybody any harm. It’s not stopping any foot of traffic; it’s not obstructing any view of any drivers or anything like that at all. I understand if it was and I would agree to have it pulled down but it’s not obstructing anything at all.”

She said the hoop “never impeded council reserve for maintenance purposes as council still have access”.

“It is not a traffic incident area for children as it is at the end of the court and traffic is next to

nil at the far end of the court.”

She added the council only maintained the area every two years “when myself or neighbours complained” due to tree maintenance issues.

Casey Council safer communities manager Caroline Bell said council were investigating a complaint relating to the installation of a basketball hoop.

“While they may be fun, structures of this type that have been installed without a permit, and often used by children, are not covered by insurance, nor can we ensure that such structures are safe. Due to the rings’ curbside location, children may also be at risk from traffic accidents,” she said.

“The location of this hoop, whilst at the end of a court, also impedes access to Council’s reserve for maintenance purposes. Residents can install basketball hoops on their own property, without a council permit. To do so elsewhere, people must seek the permission of the relevant landowner and apply for a permit from council prior to installation.”

Car slams into garage

By Brendan Rees A teenager has been arrested after a car ploughed into a garage in Hampton Park on Wednesday 12 August.

Emergency services were called to a vacant house on Kerrison Drive about 3.10pm, to reports of a car that drove through a garage wall.

A Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed the incident related to a burglary after an Audi sedan slammed into a roller door.

“Police arrested a man in his late teens inside the house who, is currently assisting police with their enquiries,” the spokesperson said.

Investigators were on scene as they tried to piece together the chain of events.

Photos showed an Audi sedan in the

garage as Narre Warren State Emergency Service volunteers worked to cut the front and rear roller doors of the garage, which appeared to have been both rammed in the incident, exposing extensive brick work damage.

Firefighters from Hampton Park CFA also attended following reports of a strong gas smell just after 3.40pm, which was brought under control within 15 minutes, a CFA spokesperson said.

Emergency crews remained on scene until just after 4.30pm.

It’s understood no one was injured in the incident with Ambulance Victoria saying their attendance was not required.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Through these guided programs, residents gain a sense of purpose and enjoyment.

The team members are always coming up with new initiatives to enrich their daily lives.

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Dad unlocks artistic skills

By Brendan Rees For Chris Rodrigues, sketching a popular park in Lynbrook has offered a soothing outlet while in lockdown.

The self-taught artist and father-of-one spent just a couple of nights using digital pencils for a change, to create his eye-catching piece depicting Banjo Paterson Park.

“It was the most therapeutic thing I’ve done in a long time,” Mr Rodrigues said.

A creative director by day, Mr Rodrigues used Adobe Frescoon his iPad to create his stunning piece, a program that is equipped with tools that behave like the real thing including pencils, brushes, markers, inks and other media.

“It’s incredible, but takes some getting used to. The result is quite close to the real thing.”

It is only his second drawing using the program. The first was last year when he sketched his now 14-month-old daughter a month after she was born - which turned out to be an “absolute smasher on the second attempt”.

With no artistic formal training, Mr Rodrigues said his latest creation proved rewarding.

A Lynbrook man’s detailed sketch of Banjo Paterson Park.

“It’s come up really well, it’s surprised me to be honest.

“It was interesting to get into a lot of treescape and different bush. I thought I would just inspire myself to take out the brushes and start painting again.”

Mr Rodrigues, a Lynbrook resident, said he had taken a photo of the Banjo Paterson Park

on his phone to create his detailed and intricate piece - an exercise he said that “just takes me somewhere else”.

But the one thing he said that “really struck” was the support he received from the community after posting his artwork to Facebook.

“They’re so supportive and appreciative of things. This is such a lovely community.”

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Grants on offer as council backs businesses in Casey

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Casey Council chair of administrators Noelene Duff was proud to see council launch another program that caters to local businesses’ diverse needs.

“Over the past few months, we have seen incredible resilience, agility and innovation across Casey’s business community, however, it remains a challenging time for many and Council is committed to providing support that meets our local businesses’ varying needs” Ms Duff said.

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Adopted at council’s 18 August meeting, the Backing Business in Casey package aims to support local businesses by boosting their long-term recovery efforts, increasing business capabilities and creating a stronger and more resilient local economy.

Informed by insights collected from council’s Covid-19 Business Impacts Survey conducted in April and May, the package is designed to complement the Victorian and Federal Government business stimulus packages, address limitations in other programs and provide support to Casey businesses who have otherwise been excluded.

The Business Grant Program is just one initiative of the package that allows eligible businesses in Casey to apply for a share of a $200,000 grant pool. Businesses may apply in one of five steams with grants ranging from $2000 to $5000.

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Funds on hold for theatre

By Brendan Rees Plans to expand The Factory Rehearsal centre in Cranbourne East have been put on the backburner after Casey Council resolved to abandoned funding due to “high costs”.

It comes as council originally set aside an estimated $29m to redevelop and expand the performing arts facility within the Casey Complex last year, but following a review in May this figure was revised to $15.4m.

The plans included upgrading the facility’s floor amenities, foyer and lounge, workshop rooms, kitchen, and existing studio spaces as well as two new rehearsal spaces, additional amenities, circulation space, office spaces and waiting areas.

However at a 21 July meeting, Casey Council administrators voted unanimously to abandon any further work on extending The Factory due to cost estimates received, but agreed to “re-evaluate” the facility’s future when further details were known about a future Cranbourne East train station and further development of the Casey Complex Urban Design Framework.

Administrator Cameron Boardman said he acknowledged The Factory, which is home to more than 25 arts groups, provided a “vital community service” with an “opportunity for further improvement” but the projected $29m was “just prohibitive in this environment”.

“It does not prevent the council from looking at The Factory in the future and certainly does not prevent the Factory community groups for applying through the community grants program for any upgrade or other minor capital works program,” he said.

Mr Boardman said council needed to act “quite prudent” with its finances and “unfortunately, on this occasion it is not a project that council is in a position to continue to fund”.

Susan Bergman OAM, who contributed to the original concept of The Factory and is vicepresident of BATS Theatre Company, a group

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that has been providing performing arts opportunities to the Casey community for over 30 years and regularly rehearses at The Factory, said while the council’s decision was disappointing she was pleased plans to upgrade the facility would be reviewed.

“I would hope in the near future we can have some work done on The Factory to try to like a smaller extension for example than what was previously advised,” she said.

Chantelle Riordan, a Casey resident and musician who frequents the facility, said before the coronavirus pandemic the facility was “incredibly busy” with space at a squeeze, and the need to either expand it or build a second arts venue was essential to cope with the growing needs of the city’s cultural and performing arts groups.

While she was understanding of the council’s position, Ms Riordan hoped the proposed project would be “higher on the priority list” as soon as funding became available as the facility “provides a fantastic service to the community”.

Meanwhile, ex-Casey councillor Wayne Smith, who was a strong advocate of the arts community in Casey and had led the council motion last year to expand and upgrade The Factory, said he was “disappointed but probably not surprised” with council’s decision.

“It was a huge amount of money but at the time we weren’t asking for a lot of money,” he said. “We were asking for renovation additions that would’ve been a fraction of the cost.

“But at the time there seemed to be approval and appetite to do it so why wouldn’t you do it?

“We will just have to hold the council and the administrators to their word,” he said of the proposed project being reevaluated.

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Forum unites community

By Brendan Rees More than 70 Casey residents have gathered for a virtual forum to discuss ways of supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Federal Labor MP for Holt Anthony Byrne led the Zoom forum on Thursday evening, 13 August which included leading mental health professionals in Australia.

Mr Byrne said the question and answer style forum provided genuine conversations about current mental health challenges facing Victorians with some participants raising ideas for improvements in mental health practices.

Special guests included Patrick McGorry, a Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne; Dean McCaughan, Headspace Narre Warren manager; Jemma Schmutter, co-chair of the youth action committee at headspace Narre Warren; and youth advocate Jake Downward.

“I wish to thank everyone for being involved in the mental health and well-being forum, and special thanks to Professor Patrick McGorry for his excellent mental health briefing dur-

Federal Labor MP for Holt Anthony Byrne. ing a challenging period of time for everyone with the Covid-19 pandemic,” Mr Byrne said.

Mr Byrne told the forum that Australia had seen a surge in demand for mental health ser-

vices due to the Covid-19 pandemic - with “extraordinary and unprecedented constraints” placed on public mental healthcare services and practitioners who “continued to provide the best care they can”.

“We know that young people are disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the stage four lockdown measures that are needed to stop the spread of this deadly disease,” Mr Byrne said.

“Many health professionals - including GPs, psychiatrists, and emergency physicians - are seeing significant growth in the number of patients seeking treatment and support for their mental health like at headspace Narre Warren.

“Data shows there has been a 33 per cent rise in children and young people in Victoria presenting to hospital with self-harm injuries over the past six weeks, compared to a year earlier.”

Professor and psychiatrist Jayashri Kulkarni, who is the director of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre, said mental health symptoms could be exacerbated by fears of a “never-ending lockdown” - leading to an increased sense of panic.

“If you’re worried that you or someone you know is having mental health difficulties, it’s important to seek help from your GP or another mental health professional,” Prof Kulkarni said.

“Everyone is going to experience ups and downs during isolation - feelings of hopelessness, frustration, anger, sadness and anxiety will be commonplace,” she said. “It’s important that everyone builds an element of routine into their lives to combat mental deconditioning, and ensure that they are continuing to function normally. This will also help them transition back to ‘normality’ when lockdown is lifted.”

In August, the Australian Government announced it was providing an additional $12 million to ensure people in Victoria can access 24-7 mental health support through digital and telephone counselling services during the difficult time.

This is in addition to 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Quality healthcare Residents of Casey and Cardinia will be familiar with St John of God Berwick Hospital, with its lengthy 110-year history and distinctive blue facade.

What many don’t know is that St John of God Healthcare (SJGHC) is a not-for-profit organisation that operates 24 facilities comprising more than 3,400 hospital beds in Australia and New Zealand, as well as home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

Closer to home, SJGHC offers a full suite of healthcare solutions right on the doorstep of Melbourne’s south eastern corridor.

With three hospitals located in the region, patients are able to access all of their health needs without travelling long distances into the Melbourne CBD. St John of God Berwick Hospital is an acute hospital offering surgery, maternity, day procedures, intensive care, cardiac care, medical services, consulting, day oncology and infusion, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and robotics.

Berwick is also home to St John of God Raphael Services- a no out-of-pocket expense, personalised counselling and group support for mums, dads and families suffering from perinatal mental health issues.

Just down the road in Dandenong, St John of God Pinelodge Clinic is a mental health and addiction hospital.

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This foundation sees all three hospitals providing exceptional care with a compassionate touch, allowing St John of Health Care to function at the very heart of healthcare in Melbourne’s south east. For more information on St John of God Health Care visit www.sjog. org.au

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Jess is born to run ... fast

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By Peter Quilty Run Like Jess runs like the wind ... and so too could his ‘mother’, Paua To Avoid.

He’s also named after ‘mum’, who is affectionately known as “Jess” in the Palmer household at Caldermeade - around 35km along the South Gippsland Highway from Cranbourne.

Trainer Robert Palmer, 65, purchased Paua To Avoid for $35,000 as a racing proposition and with breeding in mind.

Palmer had the ‘inside oil’ as he’d previously purchased two of her sisters as threemonth-old pups for $3000 each. One of them, Lucky Seed, won 10 races from 32 starts.

Palmer says it’s his most astute investment in the sport, and that will be further vindicated if Run Like Jess claims the Group 3 Cranbourne Classic (520m) on Friday.

Ironically, Paua To Avoid - whose ‘grandmother’ is ‘Hall of Famer’ Paua To Burn was a 2016 Cranbourne Classic finalist. So, Palmer and wife Michelle, who owns Run Like Jess, bought into an amazing dam line.

“He’s a definite chance at good odds in the final,” Palmer said. (Run Like Jess is $7.00 on TAB’s fixed odds market.)

“I think if the favourite Catch The Thief gets into any trouble, he’s right in the mix. It will take a good dog to beat him if he gets to the front. And it would be fantastic to win, particularly as his mum contested the final four years ago.”

Palmer added that Run Like Jess, who won four successive city middle-distance races prior to the Classic heats, is “getting better and better”.

“In his heat, there were three in line approaching the first turn and he was the

Clyde Recreation Reserve is set for a massive transformation, thanks to a $3m funding boost from the State Government.

The new additions will include construction of a district-level reserve with three Australian rules football/cricket ovals; two netball courts; eight tennis courts (six relocated courts and two new courts); two multi-use community pavilions; and a car park with 300 sealed car spaces.

Works are expected to start in early 2021 to be delivered over two years.

Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale on Friday 14 August announced the project saying the facility was about helping grassroots sports communities, creating jobs and kick-starting vital projects across the state.

“These sport and rec facilities will be such a drawcard and focal point for our sporting clubs in and around Clyde,” she said.

“This project really illustrates that when State and Local Government come together in partnership - the community we are here to serve are the ones who benefit.

“I want to thank the City of Casey for recognising the need for these facilities for our growing community, for prioritising the project and most importantly for the very significant contribution.”

Council will be contributing $10m towards the project while $8m is coming from developer contributions to implement the $21m Clyde Creek Precinct Structure Plan.

Once complete the project will deliver an AFL/Cricket/Rugby Union pavilion featuring: a multipurpose community room; eight change-rooms with associated unisex amenities; two unisex referee’s rooms; first aid room; public female, male, unisex and accessible toilets;

Run Like Jess with trainer Robert Palmer.

Picture: CLINT ANDERSON, BLUESTREAM PHOTOGRAPHY widest of all,” Palmer said. “He got shuffled back and did well to finish fourth.”

Palmer was actively involved in greyhound racing during the 80s and 90s, but only returned to the sport around five years ago.

Much of his time during the hiatus was taken up with running a home insulation business and as a shareholder in Port Melbourne’s Cricketer’s Arms Hotel.

“I’ve always loved the dogs, and when I got a little bit of money behind me, I purchased five acres at Caldermeade and tried to get my hands on some well-bred stock.”

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A plan of the Clyde Recreation Reserve. office, scorer’s room and · kitchen/canteen, storage.

The tennis pavilion will also have many useful features including a community room; change rooms with associated unisex amenities; public female, male, unisex and accessible toilets; drinks servery and kitchen/servery; storage, office and an external covered viewing area.

Casey Council chair of administrators Noelene Duff said it “much welcomed news”, and a “vital project” for creating jobs and providing a much-needed boost to the local economy.

“The funding will kick-start the transformation of Clyde Recreation Reserve, which when completed, will connect thousands of local families and young people with community sports and recreation opportunities,” Ms Duff said.

“Clyde’s population has tripled in the past three years. It is now home to 30,000 residents, with more families flocking to this developing suburb each year.

“The suburb has outgrown its existing oval and tennis courts and this important upgrade will help local sports and community clubs grow and expand.”

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By Nick Creely The Berwick Football Club is officially Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) bound.

The Wickers - who won senior football flags in 2015, 2017 and 2018, as well as finishing runner-up in 2019 in the AFL Outer East - will join the powerful Eastern league’s Premier Division in 2021 after being officially transferred to the competition in a move that’s been mooted for almost two years. The Wickers will become the competition’s 46th senior club.

It was back in early December last year at the EFNL annual general meeting that the clubs voted an overwhelming majority towards the Wickers moving into the competition, pending a transfer from the club’s latest competition, AFL Outer East and ratification

by AFL Victoria.

The club, which is one of the most powerful football clubs in the south east corridor, have long expressed a desire to join the formidable suburban competition as the club and the community continue to grow in numbers, and will field a seniors, reserves, under 19s and women’s side in 2021.

The addition of Berwick in 2021 will provide the league with an 11-team competition in Premier, joining local clubs Noble Park and Rowville, with a return to 10 teams in 2022.

In a statement issued on Monday afternoon, the league said that the Berwick Football Club will add so much to the powerful league, with clubs informed of Berwick’s arrival on Monday afternoon.

“Berwick’s home ground, Edwin Flack Reserve, is a high quality venue for sport in general and the club’s facilities are state of the art and will fit in perfectly with the rest of the league,” a league statement read.

“The league is very excited by the addition

Berwick will officially join the Eastern league in 2021. 185297 of the Berwick Football Club to the league and we wish them all the best in their inaugural season.”

Berwick president Glenn Gambetta said the club was absolutely delighted to be joining the Eastern Football League after a long process.

“The excitement at the club is unprecedented,” he said.

“In these most uncertain times, when no one knows what’s around the corner, the only

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thing that these guys have had to look to from a football perspective is the fact that we’re going to Eastern.

“It sets a challenge for us, and we’re really looking forward to it.”

Gambetta said the move was not just going to benefit the football club, but the entire region.

“We had a belief that a club in the area had to put their hand up - the good kids go-

ing through here and Gippsland, if they want to play they have to travel to a Noble Park or Rowville,” he said.

“So we’ve made this decision just as much for football in the area as for the Berwick Football Club.”

Gambetta thanked the Eastern Football Netball League for facilitating the move across from the Outer East.

“I’d really like to thank Troy Swainston (Eastern CEO) and the board, they’ve been fantastic in supporting us and assisting us,” he said.

“They’ve had the resolve to get us over the line, so all credit to them.”

AFL Outer East region general manager Aaron Bailey confirmed that the Berwick Netball Club will remain in the AFL Outer East, with just the senior football club transferring to the Eastern league, and wished the Wickers the best for the future.

“AFL Outer East can confirm that the Berwick Football Club has been successful in its application to join the Eastern Football Netball League for season 2021,” Bailey said.

“We are pleased to announce that the Berwick Netball Club will remain in the AFL Outer East in 2021, with all 10 sides competing in netball next year.

“AFL Outer East and the Berwick Netball Club have begun the process of developing a long term vision for the club that will ensure it has the structures in place that will see the club compete in a football/netball structure in the long term in the Outer East.

“Further announcements in regards to competition structures, salary caps and player points will be made shortly.

“AFL Outer East wishes Berwick Football Club the best for the future.”

A swag of racing awards for Busuttin and Young

By Nick Creely The Cranbourne Turf Club held the Cranbourne Racing Industry Awards recently through social media - celebrating the achievements from the 2019/20 racing season.

Cranbourne Turf Club CEO Neil Bainbridge said in a season which saw 6936 starters, 678 winners, and $60m in prizemoney earned, it was definitely one of great success.

“One of the highlights of the year for Cranbourne trainers was picking up $60m in prizemoney, so that’s a terrific outcome,” he said.

“We had a number of horses perform really well - Mirage Dancer of the Busuttin stable ran third in the Caulfield Cup, Soul Patch for Kenny Keys won a group race, Greg Eurell’s Star Missile won over the spring carnival, so there was certainly a lot of good outcomes.”

Bainbridge said the great thing about the racing awards was that it enabled them to recognise a whole range of different trainers, with Cranbourne seeing 86 individual trainers train a professional winner for the season, including six trainers - Smiley Chan, Douglas Arnold, Simone Walker, Catherine Hutchinson, Aaron Laing and Jack Laing - all training their first professional winner of their careers.

“What the Cranbourne Racing Industry Awards does is not just focus on our leading trainers - we provided awards for a whole range of trainers and recognise their performances,” he said.

“A lot of stables have smaller numbers, so we acknowledged those trainers that produced less than 50 starters, 100 starters and 200 starters.

“And annually, we take a bit of a breath, and like to acknowledge those who had their first ever win, and this year we had six of those, and one of those, Simone Walker, a long-time harness industry participant, she’s a trainer and driver in the harness racing industry, and she’s crossed over to train some thoroughbreds, and it was great that she could have her first winner.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Tagaloa (foreground), trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, capped off a stellar racing season with a swag of awards.

Prominent trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young enjoyed a stellar racing season, picking up a swag of awards, with Bainbridge of the belief that their stables can go even further this spring.

“Trent and Natalie moved across four years ago to Cranbourne from New Zealand - we started with offering them 40 boxes on course, and they’ve now got 115 boxes on course,” he said.

“They’ve become significant in the local racing industry, but they’re now firmly entrenched in the top five Victorian trainers, so its a great credit to them - they’re certainly putting together a terrific stable of stars, and Tagaloa not only had a great season last year, but he looks like he’s well placed this spring for races such as the Caulfield Guineas, and he’s also nominated for a Cox Plate, so he’s a

high-quality horse.

“But I think they’ve got a number of horses in their stable that’ll be fairly prominent over this spring - they, along with the powerful Robbie Griffiths stable, have produced around 460 starters in the Victorian racing industry this year, so its a pretty significant number with some great results.”

Bainbridge also wanted to acknowledge horses Rolling Moss (trained by Shawn Mathrick) and Larrikin (trained by Brian McGrath), who each won five races for the season, the most out of Cranbourne horses.

Here are all of the award winners: Cranbourne Trainer and Metro Trainer of the Year - Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young Cranbourne Jumper of the Year - Gobstobber, trained by Eric Musgrove

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Cranbourne Rising Star Award - Tagaloa, trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young Cranbourne Horse of the Year - Tagaloa, trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young Cranbourne Apprentice Jockey Premiership Matthew Cartwright Cranbourne Jockey Premiership - Jye McNeil Cranbourne Trainers Premiership - Mick Price and Michael Kent (Jnr) Cranbourne Picnic Trainer of the Year - Alan Keenan Most winners less than 50 professional starters - Julien Welsh Most winners less than 100 professional starters - John Price Most winners less than 200 professional starters - Cindy Alderson Thursday, 20 August, 2020

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Spearhead Nathan Lambden will once again lead the Casey bowling attack. 190165

The Swans are confident that all-rounder Lachie Sperling can have a big year with both bat and ball.

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These Swans are building

By Nick Creely While there still is no clear indicator of exactly when the Victorian Premier Cricket season will eventually kick-off, for Casey-South Melbourne, it’s all about building on the bonds

created within the club and playing the patience game in terms of the cricket.

While the Swans will be desperately looking to break back into the finals when the season does eventually get the green light, for now, it’s all about staying connected, checking in with

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each other, and showing support throughout what has been an incredibly tolling pandemic.

Swans coach Brian Keogh said that the playing and coaching group were getting around one another and as a result the excitement and anticipation for the season - and getting together once again as a group - is building by the day.

“We’ve been active with our players’ page on Facebook - we’re trying to check-in with everyone, and make sure everyone’s okay,” he said.

“We’ve got some guys who have had their work hours decreased or loss of jobs, and Lachie Sperling really led the charge with this he’s a teacher, and his school had a program, and obviously he put a cricket spin on this, but basically we’ve asked ‘what have you been doing in iso?’, ‘what are you most looking forward to about the season?’, and ‘what’s on your mind?’.

“We’ve had guys who have been really open about a few things, and we’ve been able to get around them.

“So as a club we’ve focused more on people’s health and wellbeing, and not anything cricket related.”

While Keogh said that the club can only control what they can control, and that is staying connected and showing support for one another, the Swans mentor weighed in on the season ahead, with Cricket Victoria only recently releasing a series of scenarios for getting the season underway.

“It already feels like a long pre-season, and we’ve not even had any pre-season,” he said.

“My gut feeling is option three (21 November start), which is a 17-round season, and all one-day cricket.

“Option one has almost passed us by, twoday cricket during Covid could be difficult, and in the one-day game there’s less breaks, and heaven forbid if someone got sick you don’t have to worry about chopping and changing.

With Keogh expecting the season to be played in one-day format, he said that the coaching group has had to re-adjust its thought process in terms of how his side could be structured.

“We’ve probably turned our attention to the white-ball, the game plans, those sorts of things,” he said.

“We’ve done a lot of work as a coaching group in knowing what our plans would be in one-day cricket and how we go about that.”

From an on-field perspective, the Swans went hard at gun bowlers Simon Mackin and Michael Topp as clubs scramble to improve their lists, with recruitment across the board as active as it’s ever been.

“I’ve never seen it so competitive in terms of the recruitment of players - this season, it’s just been rampant,” he said.

“If we identify a player who we believe isn’t getting an opportunity and we think there’s a gap in our list, it’s appropriate.

“We’ve spoken to lots of guys, but it is difficult when you don’t get the face-to-face interviews.”

The bowling department was a clear area of focus for the Swans this off-season, missing out on the signatures of Topp and Mackin, but securing mature-age quick Cal Dodson and young spinner Harrish Kannan to boost its stocks. Berwick spinner Isaiah Jassal is also expected to push hard for a spot in the first XI. But Keogh said the club was backing in what it already had, pointing to the likes of spearhead Nathan Lambden, Jackson Fry, Dodson, Lachie Sperling, Harrish Kannan, the returning Blake Glen and a range of other spinners such as Jonah Serong, Isaiah Jassal and Ashvin Adihetty to take the next step and get the club back in the finals race.

“Sperlo (Lachie Sperling) is like a new recruit, and at his best he’s a serious player, and he’s the fittest he’s ever been,” he said.

“Without piling on the pressure on him, we’re hoping for a really big year from him with bat and ball.

“Nathan (Lambden) could have another breakout season like he did two or three seasons ago, Jacko’s (Fry) last couple of months last season were really good he just didn’t get the reward, but he bowled really well so we think we can get good improvement out of him as well, and Cal Dodson is new to this level, but he’s a quality guy and competitive beast.

“And then we’ve got the spinners, so we feel we’ve got a really good mix.

“We’re going to go with what we got, there’s really upside there.”

In terms of the batting mix, Keogh indicated that the Swans will have an array of options to help fill the void left by overseas pro Luke Wells and mature-age gun Nathan Freitag, highlighting the emerging Ash Chandrasinghe and the experience around him as being a major positive for the club as they aim to be one of the high scoring teams in the competition, particularly with the white ball.

“We’ve given it (the batting mix) a fair bit of thought - Ash Chandrasinghe is obviously a lock at the top,” he said.

“Ash is 18, he’s as fit as he’s ever been, and he’s probably grown another inch or two again.

“We score quickly, we’ve got the Wyatts (Jordan Wyatt), Dev (Pollock), Wally (Michael Wallace) when he needs to, Sperlo scores quickly, and Dyl Hadfield scores quickly, and hopefully we can bat around Ash a bit.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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A superstar returns home

By Nick Creely She’s back.

Australian basketball superstar Liz Cambage will make a return to the WNBL this season, signing with the Southside Flyers in a major coup for the competition and for basketball in the south-east.

One of the best women’s basketball players anywhere in the world, the three-time WNBA All-Star centre missed the current WNBA season with the Las Vegas Aces due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and will now return to Australia for the first time in three years.

“I am really looking forward to playing for the Flyers in the WNBL this season. I know they had a great first year and I am keen to help the team go one better and win the Championship,” Cambage said when confirming her decision to join Southside Flyers.

“It will be great playing with a number of Opals teammates, and of course our coach Cheryl Chambers - who is an assistant coach with the Opals. Flyers captain Jenna O’Hea is one of my favourites, she is also the Opals captain - she is like my captain on and off the court.”

Flyers coach Cheryl Chambers said the addition of Cambage to the line-up is very exciting.

“Liz is a superstar of women’s basketball and we know what she will bring to the team on the court, which is really exciting for us,” she said.

“She has a great attitude and will be great for the team, not only on the court, but also off the court and in the community. Her profile will be great for the Flyers and the WNBL.” Cambage’s career kick-started at Dandenong, where she played her junior basketball.

She then started her professional career with the Rangers in the WNBL in 2007, playing six seasons before spending time in China and the WNBA. Incredibly, she’s been an All-Star in every competition she’s been involved with since 2010.

Flyers owner Gerry Ryan is also thrilled that Cambage has decided to return home to where it all started, and that she will be part of the team this season.

“It is exciting to welcome Liz home. I remember her playing for Dandenong in 2007 as a young up-and-coming star,” he said.

“It will be great to see her in action for the Southside Flyers this season and I am sure it will be a real bonus for the WNBL.” Under strict Covid-19 protocls, Cambage will join several of her teammates for some

Australian superstar Liz Cambage has returned home. unofficial training at the Dandenong Stadium this week before official training commences in September.

She said that, while Covid-19 has interrupted her basketball journey overseas, the opportunity to come home and play in her home country, for her very first team, was one she wasn’t going to take for granted.

“While the coronavirus interrupted my WNBA career, it has given me the opportunity to play in Australia,” she said.

“I have always enjoyed playing in the WNBL - it is one of the best competitions in the world and I hope to see more supporters get behind the Flyers this season.

“I want to thank Gerry Ryan, not just for

Recognition for one of Berwick’s finest A Berwick lifesaver was recently recognised at Life Saving Victoria’s Awards of Excellence for 2020.

The annual Awards of Excellence celebrate the outstanding achievements by lifesaving volunteers, and those in the aquatic industry, who contribute to Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) mission to prevent drowning deaths and aquatic injury in Victoria.

Berwick’s Tui Griffin was announced as Education Instructor of the Year at the online awards evening early this month.

Griffin won the aquatic industry award, which recognises the contribution of an individual who has demonstrated outstanding delivery, leadership, passion and commitment to LSV’s water safety education programs.

As part of his award presentation, Griffin was recognised for continually delivering enthusiastic, engaging and creative rotations on each educational program he works on.

Griffin is a positive influence on other staff and as a mentor. He is always inclusive of his teammates and the participants he is teaching.

He said the most rewarding thing about being an education instructor is that the kids leave with a greater sense of the water.

Among the major awards for the evening, cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Tui Griffin was recently named Education Instructor of the Year at Life Saving Victoria’s Awards of Excellence Portsea Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) took out the coveted Beaurepaire Shield as the 2020 Marsh Club of the Year, while Point Leo SLSC’s Rhys Cole was awarded the John Wis-

hart Memorial Medal as the Microflite Lifesaver of the Year.

The Graeme Long Memorial Medal Volunteer of the Year award went to Port Campbell SLSC’s James Green, who was recognised for the significant personal commitment demonstrated in providing training to Mildura LSC, more than 500 kilometres from the coast, his club and his home.

Lorne SLSC’s Lucas Karlson won Westpac Youth Lifesaver of the Year for his outstanding contribution to the delivery of frontline patrolling services, while the Skills Development Program he developed at the club won the inaugural LSV Innovation Award.

LSV president, Paul James ASM, praised all nominees and winners for their efforts, acknowledging their willingness to help in a year that had brought unique challenges.

“In these extraordinary times, it’s so important to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of our dedicated volunteers, staff and members of the broader aquatic community. It is their ongoing commitment that keeps Victoria’s many beaches, pools and waterways safe,” he said.

“We’d also like to thank the Victorian Government and our award sponsors Marsh, Microflite and Westpac - for their support of LSV’s Awards of Excellence.”

Picture: SUPPLIED giving me the opportunity to play in Australia for the Flyers, but for the incredible support he continues to provide women’s sport and of course women’s basketball. He has been a great supporter for many years.”

The 2020/21 WNBL season will be important for Cambage and members of the Opals squad as they finalise preparations for the Tokyo Olympics next year.

A new team is set to lead Casey softball Earlier this month, the Casey Softball Association held its annual general meeting. In what was a first, it was held via a Zoom meeting and was very well attended, and given it was new ground for the club, it all it went very smoothly.

There is a number of new faces on this year’s committee. Paul ‘Tiny’ Little is in his second year as president, Joanne Haines and Sandra Whalley are the incoming vice president and secretary, and Dot Bourke is treasurer for the second year. Ros Hendy and Ashleigh Cavalin are incoming members, with Margaret Steendam and Lynne Hawksworth continuing on for their second year.

Jenny Bares is the new competition and registration secretary, Hendy is the coaches co-ordinator, and Haines is looking after publicity and social media.

The club thanked all its outgoing committee members, who have done an outstanding job over the past two years.

As things stand right now, it’s unclear exactly when the 2020/21 season will be able to start. Those interested should follow Casey Softball Association on Facebook for updates, and feel free to send a message with any queries or questions regarding playing at Casey.

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