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As Casey’s community welcomes in the festive season and embraces a COVID safe summer, vibrant pop up dining precincts will soon be launched as part of Council’s Expanded Outdoor Dining Program.

With many business already taking advantage of expanded outdoor dining spaces on footpaths and public spaces, Council’s unique pop up parks will provide additional dining opportunities for locals to reconnect with family and friends, while also supporting local cafes and restaurants.

Residents are encouraged to visit these colourful and pedestrian-friendly outdoor spaces to help support our local business community. While in town, why not stay and complete your Christmas shopping at one of Casey’s boutique gift shops.

Take your pick from Berwick’s laneway experience on Kempson Walk and pause for a photo in front of the selfie wall at the High Street dining zone. Enjoy Narre Warren’s relaxed picnic precinct on Webb Street or visit one of the colourful parklets in Cranbourne Town Centre.

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A year like no other

2020 Reflections It’s been a tough year for us all, but Star News Group staff are hopeful that things are looking a little brighter as we head into 2021.

With restrictions easing, staff have enjoyed getting back into the community to meet residents and bring

them closer to each other through the news they need to know.

Here’s to a safe and bright New Year!

We’ve all been heartened by positive stories in recent weeks - it’s the little kind gestures that count the most.

Above left to right: Star News Group staff members Andy Jukes, Di Hall, Tristan Vogrig and Kelly Price celebrate the festive season.

It has been a year like no other – a year of extraordinary challenges and adversity.

It has also been a year which displayed the strength, resilience and commitment of our community. Victoria has accomplished what many thought impossible and many around the world now wish for as they continue to fight the devastating coronavirus pandemic going into Winter. While we are enjoying our Covid Summer, it is great to see that people are still taking precautions seriously.

We all want 2021 to be better than this year. We are all well placed as a result of these efforts - for the coming months and beyond too. It has been an unbelievable

achievement by Victorians which has produced a hopeful future, a greater sense of community and a more enjoyable holiday season.

I would especially like to thank all parents, teachers, students, health-workers, emergency-workers, police, charity groups and essential workers that supported us all through so much disruption. I thank everyone for their super efforts this year and look forward to a much brighter 2021.

Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. Have a safe and enjoyable festive season.

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Glittering display brings smiles to Clyde North

By Danielle Kutchel The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Clyde North, where two neighbours have combined their efforts to put on a fantastic Christmas light display for the neighbourhood.

Neighbours Sam and Anjie, on Selandra Boulevard, have been putting on the display for about six years now and after the stress of the pandemic, they felt it was more important than ever this year to adorn their houses with hundreds of bulbs in every colour.

Sam explained they do it “mainly for the kids“, with toys in the front of his garden for them to play with - along with sanitiser on a table to keep it Covid-safe.

There is also a projector throwing laser lights onto the driveway, and children from the surrounding streets come to play amongst the sparkles.

Sam said it had helped bring the community together over the years.

“We know a lot of people now, and we know all their kids. You go to the supermarket and people wave to you!“ Sam said he and neighbour Anjie help each other out when putting the lights up and bounce ideas off each other to ensure the display looks magical.

Anjie, Sam and Sam and his wife, Deb get into the Christmas spirit.

This year, they flicked the switch a couple of days earlier than usual to try and end the year on a more positive note.

“The kids have had everything taken away from them this year, so we put it on a bit earlier for them,“ he explained.

Anjie said she loved to see how much joy the display brings people.

“It brings all cultures together and they thoroughly enjoy it - and we enjoy it too, sometimes we just sit and admire it!“ She added that after a year where everyone felt a bit down, the smiles on the faces of children and their parents made the hours spent in preparing the display well and truly worth it.

“It’s the spirit of Christmas, and it’s special this year,“ she said.

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Director Nick Masson says the company is available for urgent repairs, new power points, new lighting, switchboard repairs, security systems, air conditioning, ceiling fans, data installation, repairs for tripping circuits, large appliance installation, fault detection and home rewiring.

The locally-owned company has been in business continuously for over 20 years, starting as a sole trader servicing a few domestic and commercial clients in the Narre Warren and south-east Melbourne area, and growing through a serviced-focused philosophy to the expanded team and capability it boasts today.

Tradespeople are always well-presented, courteous and respectful when entering a home, and all tradespeople are required to undergo a national police background check and obtain a current WWCC prior to employment with the company.

O’Brien Electrical Narre Warren focuses on employing local people and is actively involved in the community, working with charitable and community focused organisations. They use the company’s skills and resources to assist and further enable these organisations in their community-focused objectives. They have previously worked with the CFA, Scouts Victoria, Back Packs 4 Vic Kids, the SES and a number of community and sporting events. They have also been active in a number of other charitable activities including work with Foodbank and the

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It’s often said that gluten-free versions of baked goods, sweet treats and savouries don’t taste as good as their gluten-filled cousins.

But that’s not the case at Simply Gluten Free, where owner-operator Filomena and her family are bucking the bad-taste trend to provide allergy-friendly foods that are not only good for the gut, but tasty too.

While Filomena is not a coeliac herself, she has a passion for cooking that infuses her work.

And with her products proving popular, Simply Gluten Free now has two bakery-cafe locations: one in Mentone, and one in Cranbourne.

Filomena is proud to be able to say that she has achieved her goal of getting gluten-free food to taste like normal food.

Both cafes are packed with the freshlybaked foods that customers love: gluten-free bread, rolls and bagels, pies and sausage rolls, pizza bases, donuts, arancini, lasagne and so much more. New additions like jelly slices and waffles are currently selling “like crazy”, ac-

place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and is free within a certain radius, subject to minimum order amounts.

And for those with other allergies, the store also offers wheat-free, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan and fructose-friendly options.

Filomena said she and her team take food safety very carefully and ensure there is no cross-contamination that could put customers at risk.

She’s pleased to see the reactions of her customers when they try her foods for the first time.

“When they taste it and say, ‘it can’t be’, I just love hearing that,” Filomena says.

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Handmade Christmas ideas

By Danielle Kutchel Tired of the same-old, same-old Christmas decorations from the shops? It’s easy to add a unique touch to your table, tree or home this season with handmade decorations. Get the kids involved and make it a fun new family tradition - here are some ideas: 1. If you’re handy with a woodburner, you can quite literally burn your creative flair into a slice of wood to hang on the tree. It’s not too difficult to find the timber you need have a look in craft stores, on buy/swap/ sell pages and marketplaces like Gumtree, or even in your backyard or local park for fallen branches that can be cut to the size you need. Drill a hole through the top and thread through a length of twine for hanging, and you’re done! Just remember to supervise the little ones around the hot woodburner.

2. Looking to jazz up your tableware? Head to the craft store and pick up some glitter paint in your favourite colour, and try painting your glassware with your guests’ names. Everyone will know exactly which drink is theirs, and they can even take the glass home with them at the end of the meal! Alternatively, try your hand at painting a Christmas scene - snow, stars, holly, gift boxes, fir trees, the choices are endless!

3. Knitting was one of the biggest lockdown crazes earlier this year. Put those newlylearnt skills to good use, and knit some cosy little ornaments for your home. From simple baubles to mini mittens, small snowmen to wee reindeer, there are plenty of patterns online to help you along. You can hang them on your tree or a door handle around the home, or place your knitted creatures in strategic places around the home to add a

festive feel to every room.

4. If you’re on Pinterest, you’ve probably seen the latest trend to captivate crafters around the world: marbled baubles. This is a good one to try if your decorations follow a colour scheme. Head to Pinterest for inspiration and a ton of blogs showing you how to create your own in just a few minutes.

5. Don’t settle for shop-bought wreaths and garlands! Decorate your front door or your staircase with something handmade.

Wreaths can be made from pretty much any material you can find, and they don’t necessarily have to be round either. Bouquets

of leafy branches tied with twine or burlap are just as festive as the shop-bought glittery confections. In Australia we don’t have the same access to traditional fir trees as other countries do, but don’t let that stop you. Take a walk around your neighbourhood park and pick some of your favourite flowers and branches and just have a play around (rosemary and wattle are good options!). The craft store is your friend for glue, hangers and wire to fix your garlands and wreath into place.

And if you’re stuck for gift ideas, handmade decorations make a heartfelt present too!

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Residents at Regis Dandenong North have recently entered into the ‘9 by 5 Exhibition’ put on by The Walker Street Gallery and Art Centre. With the exhibition celebrating its 15th year in 2020, the residents were even more thrilled to be part of the creative community.

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‘Free-from friendly’ fare

By Danielle Kutchel For many of us, Christmas will be the first family gathering we’ve had in months - so it’s going to be a big one. Catering for everyone’s dietary requirements might seem stressful at first, but there are easy ways to ensure no one goes hungry this Christmas.

Across Australia, vegetarianism is growing so it’s likely someone at your table has given up meat.

The taboo around vegetarianism also seems to be dropping away as more and more diners experiment with meat-free meals. And, it’s never been easier to go vego for Christmas.

Fortunately here in Australia, the festive season takes part in the hottest time of year, so salads are a refreshing option to have on the table.

Cold pasta salads and potato salads (baconfree, of course) are always crowd pleasers. Experiment with seasonal flavours like zucchini, capsicum and tomato for a colourful and nutritious treat that will have even carnivores drooling.

As for the centrepiece, meat-free roasts are starring now on tables around the world.

Hasselback pumpkin looks stunning and harkens back to those white-Christmas traditions, and can be cooked at the same time as the Christmas turkey if you’re catering for meat-eaters too.

A whole roasted cauliflower, supported by halloumi, nuts and lentils, is another showstopping option.

Avoid the animal-based products (butter, milk, eggs, for example) to ensure your dish can be enjoyed by vegans too. And with vegan replacements for most ingredients now able to be found in most supermarkets, it’s never been easier to avoid animal products.

Most of us know someone who either has a gluten or wheat allergy, or who has made the choice to cut down on their gluten intake.

At first thought you might think that puts the kibosh on Christmas baking - but that’s not so! Once again, gluten free replacements for common ingredients will come to the rescue here, especially when it comes to baking.

Fill your table with Christmas fare that can be enjoyed by all your guests.

Gluten free flours, breads and pastries are all making an appearance on supermarket shelves nowadays. Stuck on a main course?

Think outside the box when stuffing your turkey - stuffings don’t ’need’ to have breadcrumbs in them! Nuts make a good replacement that’s seasonal and still suits the meat

too. Or, make good use of the plethora of gluten free ingredients at your local store and put together a delicious golden pie or stew - and for dessert, thanks to gluten free flour, you can have your gingerbread house and eat it, too!

As with any Christmas dinner, don’t leave

it til the last minute: plan ahead so you’ll have time to experiment with some of these new ingredients if you’d like to get some practise in.

And, if in doubt, ask your guests whether they have any tips or recommendations for different meal ideas - they’re sure to appreciate your efforts!

Trio brings Christmas de-‘light’ to Officer

By Danielle Kutchel A trio of neighbours is bringing cheer to families in Officer with a towering Christmas lights display.

Along the end of Henrietta Avenue in Officer, the three houses have joined forces this year with lights and inflatables to make the whole neighbourhood smile.

Originally, the idea was the brainchild of Christelle Marie and her husband, who had been putting up lights for a few years.

They spoke to neighbours Marco Cortazzo and Shane Paxton and got them on board with the plan, and from mid-November, Shane said, they began putting up the glittering decorations.

Now, bright colours adorn roofs, gardens, flowers and lawns. A projection on Marco’s window shows the jolly man in red himself, waving to children, while snowflakes and candy canes are projected across Shane’s garage.

Meanwhile, Santa waves from Christelle’s balcony.

The sheer number of bulbs would make Chevy Chase proud - but it’s the giant inflatable tree at Marco’s house, and the reindeer at Christelle’s, that make the ’biggest’ impression.

Christelle said it was done with the kids and kids at heart - in mind.

“For the kids, because they were in lockdown and inside the house all the time, my husband said we should do something for them to look at every night. And they’re happy!“ she laughed.

The neighbours said they’ve had visitors line the street since the lights went up, eager to take a happy snap.

“I didn’t think we’d have so many!“ Marco said.

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Santa waves to visitors below.

The reindeer overlooks the display.

Shane said their plan to spread Christmas cheer seemed to be working - and appeared to have been adopted by others in the estate too.

“It seemed a lot of people in the estate, without talking to each other, basically said ’this year’s been terrible, let’s get into Christmas as soon as we can’,“ he said.

“We’re of the same opinion - anything that gets this year over and into Christmas so we can enjoy it!“ And while it may look like there’s no room left for anything else, all three neighbours said they look forward to expanding their display with even more decorations next year.

The three houses light up the night.

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City of Casey CEO Glenn Patterson and Melbourne City FC chief executive Brad Rowse at Casey Fields on Wednesday morning. Melbourne City FC has announced its relocation to Casey Fields after signing a Heads of Agreement with the City of Casey and the City of Greater Dandenong.

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The South-East’s A-League dream has been revived, with Melbourne City set to relocate its A-League, W-League and Academy teams to an elite training facility at Casey Fields.

In what’s been labelled a “game-changer” for the region, Melbourne City’s relocation from Bundoora will be sealed by a signed Heads of Agreement with the cities of Casey and Greater Dandenong.

From 2 January, the club’s W-League side will play the first of four home games for 2020’21 at Dandenong City Soccer Club.

A W-League derby clash with Melbourne Victory is set for 28 January.

The news comes two years after Team 11’s A-League and W-League license bid was rejected by Football Federation Australia.

Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long says it reignites the push for a stadium in Dandenong’s CBD. “The Dandenong Sports and Events Centre was an important part of (the Team 11) bid and today’s announcement marks a step forward in bringing that idea to life.”

The City move was “incredible reward” for four years of hard work by people in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia Shire, Cr Long said.

“In Melbourne City FC we have found an established and well-loved partner with the same long-term and sustainable approach to development, a deep-rooted passion for community and a global network through its owners City Football Group.

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The boy, the bike and the call to duty

By Danielle Kutchel Long-serving St John Ambulance Victoria volunteer Erin Wallace didn’t hesitate when she was called to duty during the devastating bushfires earlier this year.

The Cranbourne resident, who is the St John Gippsland Regional Manager, volunteered hundreds of hours at the 2019/20 bushfires in both Victoria and New South Wales, providing physical and mental first aid to bushfire victims.

But it was her efforts in going above and beyond for the devastated community that have seen her recognised in this year’s St John Ambulance Volunteer Awards Ceremony.

In the midst of the ruin, as Ms Wallace manned the assistance centre for the public, a husband and wife arrived with their boy of “maybe eight or nine years old”, she recalled.

The child was “devastated, crying and sobbing”, so Ms Wallace walked over to ask if he was OK. The boy told her he was upset because he had lost his brand new bike in the fire that stole his home, just days after receiving it for Christmas.

“I thought, ‘how can I do something?’” Ms Wallace said.

“He didn’t care about his house burning down, he was just worried about his bike.”

She jumped in her ambulance and headed down the street through Bairnsdale, searching for a bicycle shop.

Stopping at one, she spoke to the owner, explained the situation and asked for help in

purchasing the boy some replacement wheels.

“I said, ‘I don’t care if it’s an older bike, if you’ve got something second hand I can give him it would make him happier’.”

But the store’s owner went further than that. Inviting her to pull her van around the back, he wheeled out a brand new bike, along with cycling clothes, helmets, pads and other gear to donate to the family.

The owner insisted on remaining anonymous, but Ms Wallace was ecstatic.

Heading back to the centre, she said she found the little boy and asked for his help.

“I said, “I know you’re a strong little boy, and I can’t open the door to my van’,” she said.

The boy happily obliged, throwing open the ambulance door to find the surprise.

“I said, ‘that’s for you mate, to replace the one from Santa’, and he dropped to his knees and sobbed his eyes out,” Ms Wallace says.

“He got it out, stuck the helmet on and went riding around. I was a beautiful thing to happen in such devastation.”

She said she “still gets tears” when she recounts the story, even so many months on.

Her gesture has been recognised with a Bronze Commendation for her service at this year’s St John Ambulance Volunteer Awards Ceremony, with the organisation noting that “Erin is always going above and beyond to serve her community, constantly showing unwavering commitment.”

True to form, Ms Wallace said she is ready to “pack me bags and go again” should disaster strike again this summer.

“I don’t do it for the accolades,” she said.

Dash cam appeal The drivers of these two vehicles were lucky to escape serious injury after colliding on the Monash Freeway around 8am on Tuesday 15 December.

The outbound lanes were blocked for several hours at Heatherton Road as emergency services worked to clear the scene.

Police are urging any witnesses to the collision, or anyone with dash camera footage, to contact Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol on 9767 7444.

Leading into the Christmas period, police are urging motorists to stay alert and take care on the roads.

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This is the last edition of the Cranbourne Star News for 2020 - our first edition back will be on Thursday 7 January, 2021.

Management and staff take this opportunity to wish all readers, contributors, advertisers and supporters a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

After the upheaval of 2020, we can’t wait to see what opportunities 2021 holds.

Star News Group’s Pakenham office will close at 4pm on Wednesday 23 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 4 January.

IN BRIEF

Virtual cheer after a most difficult year Christmas carol events across Casey will look a little different this year thanks to the global pandemic.

In Hampton Park, where carols organisers had been looking forward to celebrating their 20th year with a bang, the event will now be streamed online on Friday 18 December from 7.30pm.

Organisers and pastors of Aspire Church, Graham and Julie Shand said running the carols online had presented some unique logistical challenges.

Some segments will be pre-recorded but many will happen live on the night.

Cranbourne Lion’s Club Band, Sophie’s Dance School and representatives from local schools will perform along with special guest artist Ricky Muscat from The Voice 2020. Former Casey councillor Wayne Smith will co-MC the night.

“The decision-making process we went through was that the community needs to celebrate Christmas,” Julie said.”We just want it to be that spark of light in our community to bring joy in these tough times.”

Viewers will be able to go to facebook. com/carolsonline, the Hampton Park Carols By Candelight page. The event will be streamed live there and on YouTube on the Aspire Church channel. Viewers will be able to interact and comment while the show is played.

“We want to in many ways mirror what we were doing when we were on the oval [last year],” Graham said.

A “wow moment” grand finale will surprise and delight at the end of the night, he added.

Julie added that the organisers wanted to create a sense of community after a difficult year for all.

“We’re encouraging people to watch it together, to make it a personal experience in their homes and turn it into a get-together,” she explained.

Meanwhile, Gethsemane Church has

Last paper for 2020

A motorist has been left “extremely shaken” after a man alleged punched her car’s bonnet, kicked a door and broke a mirror in Hampton Park.

The alleged incident occurred at about 3pm on 23 November when the female motorist was driving on Coral Drive, between Edeys Road and Hallam Road.

She told police she saw an unknown man standing on the side of the road.

As she slowed down the man stepped in front of her vehicle and forced her to stop. He then allegedly punched the bonnet, kicked the front passenger side door and broke the side mirror.

The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 185cm tall and aged in his mid-20s. It is not known what he was wearing.

Any witnesses are urged to come forward by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Long way from the track

Carols have gone virtual this year - but Santa will still make an appearance. announced that its annual Clyde Carols By Candlelight will also go ahead as a television special.

On Saturday 19 December, guests from Norway to Nashville will appear as part of the event, which will screen on Channel 31.

There will also be a live stream on the Gethsemane website, from 6.30-7.30pm.

Santa will also make a special appearance on a fire truck during the event.

Gethsemane Church’s annual Christmas Miracle will be incorporated into the event and will provide extra special festive cheer to children from the community.

Pastor Kerrigan La-Brooy encouraged anyone who knows someone who is doing it tough to get in touch with the church about providing them with a Christmas gift.

Holly De Krestser, pandemic response manager at the City of Casey, said the council was aware that many carols events had gone virtual this year and encouraged organisers of onsite events to adhere to the Department of Health and Human Services’ public events framework to ensure they meet safety obligations.

The Berwick and Cranbourne Carols by Candlelight events will not be going ahead this year.

A motorcycle was heard “revving loudly” at about 4.30am on Saturday morning, 12 December, on the Princes Highway in Narre Warren.

Cardinia Highway Patrol found a black Honda motorcycle and its rider a short time later.

Officers spoke to a 21 year-old male from Pakenham.

A licence check revealed the male had never held a motorcycle licence.

He was required to undergo a breath test which returned a positive reading. A further evidentiary test returned a reading of 0.102 BAC. An inspection of the motorcycle found he was riding a track bike. The motorcycle was unregistered, not displaying a number plate, had no lights and had slick tyres.

Due to the male having a BAC reading of greater of 0.10 and being unlicensed the motorcycle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1020.

The man can expect a summons to appear at court for drink driving, unlicensed driving and riding an unregistered and unsafe motorcycle.

Road clean up In the past week, Cardinia Highway Patrol have processed a whopping 26 drug and alcohol affected drivers across Cardinia, Casey and Greater Dandenong.

According to a police statement shared to social media, five of the 26 drivers returned a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) ranging between 0.056 to 0.172.

Eight vehicles failed to stop on request and three alleged offenders have already been interviewed.

A further eight unauthorised drivers ranging from unlicensed to suspended were processed.

Four vehicles were impounded.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Casey Cardinia Libraries marketing manager Erin Commerford

What is something people don’t know about you?

I love reading maps... including the Melways!

Weird I know.

What was your most memorable moment?

Why? Walking the Inca Trail in South America with 10 of my best mates. The most incredible trek with the most incredible friends.

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Pakenham Pakenham Fire Brigade will do the rounds on Saturday 19 December, from 10am to 4pm.

As per previous years Santa will stop at the predetermined stop locations. This year will be slightly different as Santa won’t be allowed off the truck and to mingle with the children due to Covid restrictions.

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Officer Children and families will be able to spot Santa roaming all eight estates in Officer on Sunday 20 December from 1pm.There will be a link posted to Officer Fire Brigade’s Facebook page to a live-tracker so residents can see Santa’s progress in real time.

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Upper Beaconsfield The crew will start out in Grant Court at 7pm on 24 December, head to Paul Grove about 7.20pm, before finishing up at the Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve at 7.45pm for photos in a Covid safe way.

What would your last meal be?

Chicken Parma with side of gravy.

What do you love most about Casey Cardinia Libraries?

I love that I work for an organisation that shares my own personal values. Casey Cardinia Libraries offer a safe and welcoming space for the community and we offer a free service.

What’s not to love about the library!?

What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness?

Man landing on the moon.

Favourite book?

Anything by Sally Hepworth. An incredible Melbourne writer.

Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?

My husband, My kids (Mac and Stella), Eddie Perfect, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obarma.

What are your hobbies?

Travelling, Walking, Reading, enjoying my kids, catching up with friends.

What was your favourite subject at school?

Geography.

Get to know Casey Cardinia Libraries marketing manager Erin Commerford.

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A big win for kindness

By Danielle Kutchel A small gesture has resulted in a big win for traffic controller Rachel Budrys.

The Cranbourne East resident was announced as the winner of the Victorian division of the Traffic Controller of the Year Award on Wednesday 2 December.

The prestigious industry award was presented by peak body the Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA), from a field of seven state finalists.

Ms Budrys has worked as a traffic controller for two years, stopping and slowing traffic on projects like the North East Link, but it was her actions while working as a traffic controller at the drive-through Covid-19 testing site in Malvern East that set her apart from the other award finalists.

“It was about a 27 or 28-degree day,” Ms Budrys recalled.

“I noticed this elderly gentleman walking up the driveway. Once he approached us, he wanted to get a test and seemed quite exhausted, hot and dehydrated.”

The site’s regulations state that only people in cars can be tested - so Ms Budrys decided to order the man an Uber from her own personal account, so he could get his test done.

Once the man had been tested, she asked the Uber driver to drop him at his front door instead of making him walk home again.

Department of Health and Human Services staff at the site were impressed, but Ms Budrys said it was just the right thing to do.

“I feel like anyone would do it,” she said.

Traffic Diversions Group (TDG) Operation Manager, Zeen Booth, nominated her for the Traffic Controller of the Year award and said she was a very worthy winner.

“Rachel was nominated for the award because she exemplified the best traits of a traffic

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She now advances as a finalist for the National Traffic Controller of the Year Award,

which will be announced at the TMAA’s national conference in Melbourne in June 2021.

Whether she wins the national award or not, Ms Budrys said the Victorian award would stand her in good stead as the moves forward

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“I can start to be a leader and show people that doing little acts of kindness can get you further. I want to be a role model to everyone else,” she said.

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A deadly mix An allegedly drunk P plater, who was nabbed driving down the wrong side of the Princes Highway, will be without her car or license for some time.

The 23-year-old woman behind the wheel of an Audi was intercepted by members of the Frontline Tactical Unit near Tinks Road in Narre Warren.

Officers say they were forced to take “evasive action” to avoid the dangerous driver at about 4.30am on Saturday 12 December.

A Victoria Police statement said the driver claimed she was “adamant” that she was on the correct side of the road.

She alleged returned a blood alcohol reading of .187. As a probationary license holder, the woman was required to have zero alcohol in her system.

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As a child, Neville Hatten was part of the last family to grow up living in the Old Cheese Factory, back when it was a home for discharged soldiers like his father.

So it was only fitting for Neville to be farewelled at his beloved childhood home, amidst the gardens that his mother planted when he was a small boy.

Neville Mears Hatten passed away after a short battle with lymphoma on 24 November 2020. He is survived by his wife, Robyn, his three children, many more grandchildren and an extended circle of family and friends.

At a moving and personal service on Monday 30 November, that circle came together to remember a man with a keen sense of humour and outspoken nature, and a love of travel and family.

Family members spoke of Neville’s deep affection for all kinds of music, often being moved to tears by particular pieces.

An engineer by trade, Neville’s passion for building was remembered with a running list of the buildings he had a hand in shaping, including his last home with Robyn.

The gardens at the Old Cheese Factory where Neville was farewelled.

Neville loved his family deeply and spent much time working on a family tree, tracing successive generations back through time.

He was also involved in various community organisations in their early days, including the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens.

The celebration of his life concluded with the placement of bunches of home-grown native flowers on Neville’s coffin, before he was carried away from the garden, grounds and home he loved so much and to his final resting place.

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IBAC INQUIRY

No trace of Nehme ‘loan’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A property investment company director has been unable to detail any trace of a $230,000 loan allegedly repaid to him by Casey ex-mayor Sam Aziz, an IBAC inquiry has heard.

Andrew Nehme, of Action Group Australia (AGA), told the inquiry on 9 December that Mr Aziz repaid the loan in cash brought in “two or three shopping bags” to Mr Nehme’s home office.

The cash was then stored entirely in his home safe, Mr Nehme told the inquiry on 9 December.

Mr Nehme and Mr Aziz have both denied the loan was a “bribe” to Mr Aziz after Casey Council sold off the Casey Lifestyle Centre site and Regency Drive offices to AGA in 2016.

IBAC claims that the loan was not repaid.

IBAC’s claim was denied by Mr Nehme.

The safe’s cash was spent by himself and his wife on “a lot of everyday living spending” including spending money on overseas trips, Mr Nehme said.

“Did you buy yourself a Rolls Royce or something?” counsel assisting IBAC, Michael Tovey, asked.

Mr Nehme said no, but couldn’t recall spending on any “traceable” large item.

“So your recollection is that all this cash was disbursed either overseas or in a way which would be totally untraceable?” Mr Tovey said.

IBAC claims it was “impossible” for Mr Aziz to repay $230,000 because he had no funds at the time.

“Although it was a loan (from) your company, it was never repaid to the company because it went into your safe in cash, and it was disbursed in a way which was impossible to corroborate ... Is that where we are?” Mr Tovey said.

“Yes,” Mr Nehme said.

On 29 September 2016, soon after the life-

Andrew Nehme was unable to detail how he spent $230,000 cash allegedly repaid by ex-councillor Sam Aziz. style centre sale’s approval, Mr Nehme transferred $21,000 into Mr Aziz’s then-wife’s account.

Mr Nehme told the inquiry he couldn’t recall the transfer until presented with the evidence by an IBAC officer the week before.

In October and November, Mr Nehme paid $230,000 in three instalments into the same

account, according to an affidavit signed by Mr Nehme as part of Mr Aziz’s divorce proceedings.

Mr Nehme told IBAC that he paid the alleged loan to Mr Aziz from his Nehme Group of Companies “personal account”.

It was money he said was possibly owed for consulting and directors fees by Action Group -

a subsidiary of a Kuwait-based firm controlled

by Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah. From memory, he was owed more than $700,000.

It “might be possible” there were no invoices of the transfer from Action Group, Mr Nehme conceded.

“It’s just the nature of the business ...

There’s a lot of trust involved, 15 years history with (Sheik Mubarak) and his family.

“It could be just a verbal conversation between me and Sheikh probably in the office to say ‘I need money’.”

According to Mr Nehme’s signed affidavit, he was repaid in cash withdrawn from Mr Aziz’s Westpac bank account in Berwick.

Mr Tovey said it was “absolutely beyond argument” that this didn’t happen.

“All the money (Mr Aziz) did take out of the bank account was used in another way”.

Mr Nehme told the inquiry that he’d taken Mr Aziz “on word” that was where the funds came from.

IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich described Mr Aziz’s evidence on his dealings with Mr Nehme as “utterly irreconcilable”.

Mr Aziz had told IBAC that he’d used the $230,000 to pay off a loan for dental surgery equipment, as well as share market losses and completion costs of a property development.

IBAC claims that $214,000 was instead paid on a mortgage against the Aziz family home in Moondarra Drive, Berwick, $10,000 on his then-wife’s credit card and $3000 on a mortgage for a property in Officer.

Mr Aziz had initially told IBAC under oath that he lent developer John Woodman only $370,000 out of $600,000 withdrawn from his account.

Mr Redlich said on 9 December that Mr Aziz acknowledged that this was false and had given $600,000 to Mr Woodman.

The $230,000 had to come from “some other source”, Mr Redlich said.

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Aziz favour ‘poor words’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A property group director says a letter describing ex-Casey councillor Sam Aziz feeling “compelled” to owe him a favour was a “poor choice of words”.

In June 2013, Andrew Nehme wrote to Action Group’s Kuwait-based owner Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah about Action’s desire to buy the freehold for the Casey Leisure Centre from Casey Council.

Mr Aziz “feels compelled to respond with a favour to me”, he told the sheikh.

This was due to Mr Nehme putting Mr Aziz’s then wife and dentist in contact with a health insurance provider, helping her become a Medibank-preferred provider, the inquiry heard.

“So let’s put him to the test”, Mr Nehme wrote.

At the time, Mr Aziz would seek councillors’ support for the sale in a “timely manner”, the email stated.

“I am working closely with the deputy mayor, Mr Aziz, on procuring a successful outcome to purchase the freehold.”

At the IBAC hearing on 9 December, Mr Nehme said he’d offered “such an irrelevant help” to the dental business.

“It wasn’t a high priority, it was just putting two people together.

“I don’t know whether they got it or not.”

Mr Nehme denied IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich’s assertion that ‘I’m putting him to the test because he owes me’.

“I probably shouldn’t have said in my email to Sheikh that Mr Aziz feels compelled,” Mr Nehme said.

“That was from me, not from him.

“I will say that it’s poorly worded on my part ... Not a lie (to Sheik) just a poor choice of words.”

Mr Nehme said he “embellished” when writing about putting Mr Aziz “to the test”.

Andrew Nehme at the Operation Sandon inquiry on 9 December.

“That would have been ... tongue in cheek,” Mr Nehme told IBAC. “Which is very typical of me with the Sheik.

We put everyone to the test.

“Again poor choice of words ... on my part.

“There was no obligation from Mr Aziz.”

According to Mr Nehme’s letter, Mr Aziz met with Mr Nehme.

Three weeks later Cr Aziz raised a council motion to seek councillors’ support for the sale of the lifestyle centre, Mr Nehme wrote.

“I mentioned to him that the market review was in August 2013 and he responded with ‘let’s try and get this finalised before then’.”

At IBAC, Mr Nehme said he told Mr Aziz that “we would like to buy the freehold” prior

to the council motion.

At the time, he and Mr Aziz were in the “early stages of friendship”.

On 17 November, Mr Aziz told IBAC he had no relationship with Mr Nehme at the time nor during the sale in 2016.

Later he equivocated, saying the pair may have been friends at the point of sale.

“I don’t know exactly the moment when you can call us friends.”

On 9 December, Mr Redlich said Mr Aziz had also given private evidence saying the pair met in 2007, developed a “strong friendship” that meant Mr Aziz had to “professionally distance” himself from Mr Nehme.

Mr Aziz had told the public inquiry the “favour” was “definitely an overstatement”.

“There was no expectation that there will be a return favour,” Mr Aziz said.

“The process was going to be a long and highly regulated exercise on the part of the City of Casey and I have no power to compel or force the sale of the property.”

In 2014, Mr Aziz had railed against the council commissioning a KMPG interim report that eventually recommended not selling off the site, IBAC heard.

Mr Aziz went into bat for Mr Nehme after the council issued letters-of-demand and sought a bank guarantee against Action Group over the $400,000-plus rent arrears on the lifestyle centre site.

At the inquiry, Mr Aziz said he didn’t know that Action Group had applied to buy the site until the “secretive” tender process ended.

“Because the process was done through a competitive tender I wasn’t sure if he was going to be a participant.

“I had a suspicion he would be because he told me that that’s what they wanted to do.

“It was done at total arm’s length from the political council, for obvious reasons.”

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Bridget O'Toole has tried to block out the painful memory the day her husband was tragically killed by two stab wounds to the upper chest.

"I've got to be kinder to myself because you torture yourself thinking could've done more," says Mrs O'Toole. "Survivor guilt isn't good."

It was 5pm on 12 July 2013 when a man wielding a 20-centimetre carving knife entered Bridget and Dermot O'Toole's jewellery store in Hastings.

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By Brendan Rees Bridget O'Toole has tried to block out the painful memory the day her husband was tragically killed by two stab wounds to the upper chest.

"I've got to be kinder to myself because you torture yourself thinking could've done more," says Mrs O'Toole. "Survivor guilt isn't good."

It was 5pm on 12 July 2013 when a man wielding a 20-centimetre carving knife entered Bridget and Dermot O'Toole's jewellery store in Hastings.

"I thought it was a customer coming in and I just got up to serve him," she said.

However Mrs O'Toole, of Lyndhurst, was attacked by the armed assailant who pushed her into a glass cabinet and stabbed her several times.

"He was screaming like a lunatic," she recalled.

During the attack Mr O'Toole, who suffered from Parkinson's Disease, came out from the workshop to defend his wife and began wrestling with the assailant.

"We were just trying to fight him off ... Dermot was desperately trying to save me."

"Dermot fell over, he tripped over and he turned on him and stabbed him to death," she said.

Mrs O'Toole attempted to pull the offender away from her husband and in doing so she was

further assaulted. The assailant then ran out of the shop.

Mr O'Toole, 64, was fatally wounded and tragically died at the scene.

Mrs 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, Mrs O'Toole was awarded the 2018 Gold Clarke Medal during a presentation at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday 23 August.

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further assaulted. The assailant then ran out of the shop.

Mr O'Toole, 64, was fatally wounded and tragically died at the scene.

Mrs 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, Mrs O'Toole was awarded the 2018 Gold Clarke Medal during a presentation at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday 23 August.

"It was a beautiful day," says Mrs O'Toole. "I was totally humbled and to be deemed worthy of such a prestigious award I couldn't believe it."

The medal is an award of The Royal Humane Society of Australasia and is the Society's highest award for the most outstanding case of bravery.

Mr O'Toole was posthumously awarded the Star of Courage in 2017 - Australia's highest bravery accolades which recognises "acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril".

The robber, Gavin Perry, 27, was high after taking ice and on parole at the time of the murder.

He was jailed for 27 years in 2014 for the crime.

Mrs O'Toole remembers her husband of 41 years as a wonderful man who was a funny, kind and loyal man."I had the best husband and we had a great life together," she said. "Life has just been horrible since."

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IBAC INQUIRY

Platinum access for Woodman to politicians

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Andrew Nehme at the IBAC hearing on 10 December.

Legitimacy in question

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Property group director Andrew Nehme denied a purported $251,000 loan to former councillor Sam Aziz was a “joint fabrication” despite an unexplained $21,000 payment and allegedly backdated loan document.

In October and November 2016 Mr Nehme lent an unsecured $230,000 because Mr Aziz was a “friend in distress”, he told an IBAC Operation Sandon hearing.

“He mentioned that he had issues, he had debts, didn’t tell me exactly what those debts related to, and was looking for a loan,” he said on 10 December.

“At that point I was happy to support him.”

He’d transferred the money in instalments to Mr Aziz’s wife’s account.

The overlooked $21,000 was paid into the same account on 29 September 2016 - two days before the loan document’s date of 1 October.

It was also 23 days after Casey Council authorised the sale of the Casey Lifestyle Centre to Mr Nehme’s Action Group Australia on 6 September.

Mr Nehme told IBAC the $21,000 was part of the loan but “I’ve missed it in the documentation, embarrassingly”.

IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich said it was a “very difficult explanation to accept” given the loan document was dated two days later.

“It was an error for me not picking it up in the agreement,” Mr Nehme replied.

“I’m trying to chase it up. It’s part of the

loan. I want that money back.”

Counsel assisting IBAC Michael Tovey asked: “You had forgotten, had you, in the space of two days that the loan was for ... $251 (thousand) and not $230 (thousand)?”

“Correct,” Mr Nehme said.

Mr Nehme confirmed that he forgave “any interest” on the loan due to Mr Aziz’s “circumstances at the time”.

Mr Tovey asserted that the loan document’s metadata showed it was backdated. It was created on 10 May 2017, he told IBAC. In a “pretty amazing coincidence”, Mr Aziz withdrew $600,000 to give to developer John Woodman about the same date, Mr Tovey said.

Mr Nehme said he recalled it was created on the date on the document, 1 October 2016.

He couldn’t recall if he sent the document to Mr Aziz in July 2017 due to Mr Aziz requesting the document as part of his divorce proceedings.

Mr Redlich said there was “serious doubt about whether your claim that you ever lent Mr Aziz $230,000 which he repaid you in cash was true”.

At an earlier hearing, Mr Tovey had asserted to Mr Aziz that it was part of a “total fabrication to defraud your wife of $230,000” “That $230,000 had been paid to you as a bribe?”

Mr Aziz said: “Absolutely not. That is the most ridiculous assertion I’ve heard so far.”

He said the loan restored the mortgages, which had been drawn down to pay off the debts such as dental equipment.

Developer John Woodman gave $50,000 through five different companies to the ALP’s corporate fundraising arm Progressive Business just prior to the 2018 state election, an IBAC inquiry heard.

Mr Woodman is under IBAC investigation over alleged corrupt land deals in City of Casey, including a land-rezoning push in Cranbourne West involving Labor MPs and Casey councillors at the time.

He was a top-tiered ‘Platinum member’ of Progressive Business, which gave access to Government Ministers at a range of social events.

These included cocktail events, state budget breakfasts, “ministerial speed dating” business forums and $1000-a-head Premier and Cabinet dinners.

As a high payer, Mr Woodman was entitled to seats for himself and his guests such as his planning consultant Megan Schutz at head tables with Premier Daniel Andrews or Treasurer Tim Pallas.

According to IBAC evidence, Mr Woodman gave more than $150,000 to Labor’s 2018 state election campaign.

At the inquiry on 7 December, Fleur Morales, Progressive Business’s executive director up until September, was asked about Mr Woodman’s $50,000 donation before the 2018 election.

She agreed the “invoice splitting” was designed to avoid the $13,400 cap for not disclosing the donation.

In 2017-’18, Mr Woodman’s company Watsons donated $25,000 to Progressive Business - which exceeded the cap and was declared to the AEC. Since the 2018 election, the cap dropped to $1000 - which coincided in a waning of interest from State ministers.

Progressive Business donated a “bulk

amount” of $1.143 million to the ALP in 2018-’19.

In the last five weeks before the state election, Progressive Business donated about $500,000 to the state ALP. Since the 2018 donor reforms, the association was forced to channel its “surpluses” federally. It could no longer raise funds for state elections, Ms Morales said.

There was now “less appetite or interest” from state Ministers to take part in Progressive Business, as well as a membership decline.

“I couldn’t put a substantial program together,” Ms Morales told IBAC. When asked if ministers still wanted to liaise with business, “I certainly wasn’t getting that impression.”

After an Age article with allegations against Mr Woodman in October 2017, Ms Morales confirmed she “made the call” that he was not able to attend Progressive Business functions.

“I’m not sure I would have been explicit about the article but there were definite sensitivities.

“Mr Woodman would have decided not to attend. But more explicitly it would have been a directive from either the event with the minister or the Premier’s office.”

She said Ministers or the Premier’s office would run through the guest list and say who couldn’t attend “at short notice”.

Woodman lobbyist Philip Staindl - a member and former director of Progressive Business - advises Mr Woodman in an email in 2017 that Mr Woodman wasn’t welcome at “intimate” functions.

But boardroom lunches - which comprise Ministers and up to 20 guests - were “fine”.

“The more people in a room, the safer people felt,” Ms Morales said.

Fleur Morales at the IBAC Operation Sandon inquiry on 7 December.

IBAC wraps up ‘Sandon’ public hearings for 2020 Public hearings by Victoria’s independent anticorruption agency into allegations of serious corrupt conduct in relation to planning and property development decisions at Casey City Council have concluded for the year.

The hearings are part of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission’s (IBAC) Operation Sandon, an active investigation into allegations of corrupt conduct involving councillors and property developers in the City of Casey. It is also examining the adequacy of Victoria’s current systems and controls for safeguarding the integrity of the state’s planning processes.

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corruption risks in Victoria related to planning and other matters where decision-making by local and state government can be distorted by undue influence, privileged access and conflicts of interest.

The issues canvassed in the hearings with the specialist witnesses were informed by a public consultation process. In response to a call for input from the public and community stakeholders, IBAC received more than 60 suggested questions related to issues exposed by Operation Sandon. The issues raised will be considered as part of IBAC’s strategic research and policy work to inform the future-focused findings and recommendations arising from Operation Sandon.

Operation Sandon is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with credible information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to report it via the IBAC website or phone 1300 735 135.

Upon completion of the investigation, IBAC will provide a special report to Parliament.

IBAC has heard from 26 witnesses and 357 exhibits have been tendered in the year since the hearings commenced. Covid concerns prompted a pause from March to November.

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Creative to the end Investigators have released CCTV footage and images of the stolen trailer in the hope someone may recognise it and come forward.

By Danielle Kutchel To celebrate the end of a tumultuous year, more than 100 students at Casey Grammar took to street art in an expression of creativity and joy.

On Tuesday 8 December, each faculty at the school lined up a fun end-of-year activity for students to choose from.

Art offered students the opportunity to draw a chalk picture of a character from Alice in Wonderland, allocated according to the colour of their school house: either the Caterpillar, Alice, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts.

Soon, the school carpark was adorned with bright colours as students unleashed their artistic talents.

Steve Kearney, head of art, said the activity was a good way to commemorate a year like no other.

A drone filmed the activity and students put together a time lapse from the footage, showing the drawings coming to life.

Thankfully, the weather held off long enough for the asphalt to dry out so the pictures would take.

“It encouraged house spirit and got them working as a team,” Mr Kearney said.

Members of the school’s management team including the principal and head of wellbeing judged the work, adding to the feeling of importance in the activity.

Julia, a student at the school, said the chalk drawings felt like a celebration.

“It was a great way to finish off the year,” she said.

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Expensive trailer taken The Queen of Hearts, as drawn by students.

The liquid nitrogen demonstration.

Bridge building in the science faculty.

cheerful environment. It’s been an up and down sort of year and this was a great way to finish it off.”

Daniel Isgro, head of science, said the science faculty whetted students’ appetites with a bridge building challenge and a liquid nitrogen demonstration that included magnetic levitation.

“This involved a rare earth metal suspended motionless above and a super-conductor immersed in liquid nitrogen,” he explained.

The Mad Hatter, as drawn by students.

By Mitchell Clarke A freighter trailer and equipment worth almost $180,000 has allegedly been stolen from a Cranbourne West property.

Casey Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives are now investigating the alleged theft which allegedly took place in late November.

Police say the incident occurred outside a property on Glenn Close sometime between 11pm on 25 November and 1am on 26 November.

It’s believed the offenders approached the parked trailer in an unknown white Volvo prime mover. They then allegedly stole equipment from a nearby truck to connect the expensive trailer to their own vehicle before fleeing the scene with the trailer.

The trailer displayed the Victorian registration plates ‘98472 S’, police have revealed.

CCTV footage and images of the stolen trailer have been released by investigators in the hope someone may have information.

Detectives are also keen to speak to the several motorists seen driving in the area at the time of the alleged offence, in the hope that they may have dash cam footage of the unknown prime mover.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Land has been secured to build the interimnamed Clyde North Station Secondary College.

On Wednesday 9 December, Minister for Education James Merlino and Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale announced that land at 80 Woodfield Avenue, Clyde has been purchased to start work on the school.

The school is set to open in 2022 following community consultation earlier this year helping shape the final design.

Stage one of the project will deliver an administration and learning resource centre building, a STEM building, a performing arts and physical education building, a learning neighbourhood building, car park, bike shelters, multipurpose hardcourt, and landscaped outdoor play and learning areas included.

Once all stages are completed, the school will cater for 1300 students, including 100 places for students with disabilities.

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Luke Abdallah, Jordan Crugnale MP and Michelle Mackenlay at the site of the new school. for a new secondary school in Clyde is one step closer to becoming reality and that students will be able to access first-rate facilities,” Ms Crugnale said.

She added that the location of the school, in the middle of the growing Clyde community, meant that kids would be able to walk

and ride to school on the connected paths through the housing estates. The new school will also be close to planned bus routes and a new train station.

Luke Abdallah, principal of nearby Grayling Primary School in Clyde North, said the new secondary college was “sorely needed” in the growing area.

“It’s going to be wonderful for the families and the community as it expands from paddocks to a whole new community,” he said.

“Certainly there will be lots of enrolments coming into the area, but with lots of new schools in the space it’s certainly going to ease enrolment stress for other established schools.”

Michelle Mackenlay, assistant principal at Clyde Primary School, said students and families of primary schools in the area were “very lucky” to have a new secondary school opening in such close proximity.

She added it would enhance the sense of community between schools.

“We hope to work closely with the secondary college,” she said.

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Region’s newest bishop A small gathering of 91 people was present in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sale on Tuesday 8 December to witness the ordination of the 10th Bishop of Sale Greg Bennet.

The Sale Diocese extends from the eastern tip of Victoria to the outer South East suburbs.

Principal consecrator was Archbishop of Melbourne Peter Comensoli assisted by co-consecrators the former Archbishop of Melbourne Denis Hart and the Archbishop of Adelaide, the former Bishop of Sale, Patrick O’Regan.

Before the ceremony a video of welcome was screened featuring messages to Bishop Bennet from people around the diocese and beyond.

The video was a creative response to the challenges of Covid-19 restrictions. Under normal circumstances, representatives from the parishes of the diocese, Catholic schools, agencies, charitable organisations, ecumenical and interfaith leaders and civic leaders would formally receive the new bishop.

The joyful and heart-warming video enabled a “virtual” welcome to Bishop Greg.

A Welcome to Country was made by elder Sandra Neilson before the commencement of the ceremony.

Archbishop Comensoli said in his address: “It is a gift to us all that Bishop Greg Bennet has said yes to the Lord, who has sent him to Sale Diocese to proclaim Jesus Christ.

“We pray that his ministry among the people of God in Sale will be fruitful, and that he is welcomed as friend and shepherd.”

In his ‘Thank You’ speech Bishop Bennet acknowledged the “virtual” welcome and said he looked forward to “really” meeting all those involved.

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Bishop Greg Benet leaving St Mary’s Cathedral Sale.

Bishop Greg Bennet receiving his Mitre from Archbishop Peter A. Comsensoli.

Bishop Greg Bennet outside St Mary’s Cathedral Sale. of God on the occasion of welcoming the 10th Bishop of Sale.

He expressed relief the Ordination had finally been able to occur following a Covid-19 related postponement in October, after his appointment by Pope Francis on 25 June.

In acknowledging the rich history and legacy of the Catholic Diocese of Sale since 1887, he encouraged the Catholic community to work together, and with others in witnessing to justice, mercy, reconciliation and the care of the

aged, vulnerable and those in need.

In reference to Pope Francis, Bishop Bennet said: “The Pope models for us in words, and often powerfully through his actions, what our mission is: We are called to be in engaging with the real experience and heart questions which people face.

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Bishop Bennet’s mother Maureen Bennet along with siblings Leanne, Andrew and James and their families were among the congregation.

Clergy attending included Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Yllana, former Bishop of Sale now Archbishop of Canberra-Goulburn Christopher Prowse, Bishop of Parramatta Vincent Long, Bishops from the other Victorian dioceses and clergy from both Sale and Melbourne dioceses.

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Fire threat is real New data indicates that grassfires present a significant risk to Victorians this summer, and Fire Rescue Victoria is urging Cranbourne residents to be prepared.

The Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre released the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 February 2021 on Thursday 26 November.

The report states that average to aboveaverage rainfall has resulted in “prolific” grass and vegetation growth in Victoria, providing ample fuel for fires.

It states that although Victorians could expect a wetter-than-average summer, maximum temperatures would be higher than the long-term average, drying out grasslands.

Fire Rescue Victoria’s assistant chief fire officer (ACFO) of southern district two, Greg Christison, said it was crucial people living on the urban fringe, notably residents in Cranbourne recognised their risk and had a fire safety plan in place.

“In the past fortnight, FRV and the CFA have responded to several large grassfires that spread quickly due to the wind,” Mr Christison said.

“This includes a large grassfire in Truganina just yesterday that was close to homes and took more than 50 firefighters to bring under control.”

“This demonstrates just how dangerous grassfires can be, and FRV is urging residents who live near paddocks and grasslands to be prepared for grassfires.”

FRV deputy commissioner fire safety, Michelle Young, said people could take a few simple steps to help protect their homes this fire season.

“Mow your grass so it is below 10cm, remove twigs and bark from your lawn and never leave anything flammable on your fence,” Ms Young said.

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Residents are urged to be prepared for the risk of grassfires.

“These simple steps could make a big difference in the event of a nearby fire, with embers having less chance of catching alight on your property.”

If a grassfire does break out, residents who live next to grasslands should walk - not drive at least two streets back.

Residents who live more than two streets away from a grassfire should stay at home, close windows and doors and place towels around windows sills and door gaps, with air conditioners turned off.

Ms Young also said grassfires could be extremely dangerous, moving at speeds of up to 25km per hour.

“It is critical that residents who live near grasslands check the Fire Danger Ratings every day throughout summer and have a fire safety plan in place.”

Between 1 November 2019 and 31 March 2020 there were 450 grassfires across Victoria.

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Please consider including the following fire safety tips from FRV: Keep your roof gutters clear of leaves and debris.

Mow your lawn so it is below 10cm.

Move wood piles away from your home.

Remove dry twigs, leaves, bark and grass from your garden.

If you live next to grasslands and a grassfire starts walk - don’t drive - two streets back.

If you live more than two streets away from a grassfire stay where you are and await direction from emergency services. You should close windows and doors and place towels around windows sills and door gaps, and switch off your air conditioning.

Never drive in the event of a grassfire. Smoke will make it difficult to see the road, making it more likely you will crash your car, and you could block road access for emergency service vehicles.

Check the Fire Danger Ratings every day through the VicEmergency app.

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The local Westernport Swamp Landcare Group has been fortunate to receive a $13,000 community investment grant from Beach Energy.

The donation will help further develop the Lang Lang Primary School arboretum - a special one-hectare native reserve.

The project is a joint effort between the Lang Lang Primary School and Westernport Swamp Landcare Group. Located around one kilometre from the school, the arboretum provides a natural learning environment for students, including curriculum days that feature hands-on learning with the BugBlitz Group. Students have enjoyed these days, where specialist teachers explore the natural environment of the arboretum.

John Boekel, Westernport Swamp Landcare Group President said: “The support from Beach will further enhance the arboretum, which has been with the school for over 45 years. The project will also fund new signage and materials required to identify over 20 different birds on the site.”

John said that noted birdwatcher, Peter Ware, from Drouin was keen to assist and provide bird photographs for the signage. The group has worked on this specific project over the past nine years and is keen to see it progress.

John also notes that Landcare volunteers are responsible for the care and maintenance of the arboretum, providing a great way for the community to come together. Although Covid-19 has restricted curriculum days, John hopedt the annual Grade 6 tree planting would take place in late December.

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He urged South East Melbourne to get behind Melbourne City with “equal enthusiasm”.

“We must take this moment to thank everyone who supported the Team 11 bid - our board, our investors, local members of parliament, ambassadors, council staff and all of the grassroots football players and volunteers,” Cr Memeti said.

“We are now looking forward to watching Melbourne City’s men’s, women’s and junior teams represent us all with pride for many years to come.”

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From page 1 “To be able to welcome Melbourne City’s extraordinary W-League team within a matter of weeks makes today’s announcement all the more exciting and will serve as a huge inspiration to young girls across Greater Dandenong and the region.”

Melbourne City’s training base is already part-built at the 84-hectare Casey Fields precinct in Cranbourne East.

It features four full-size floodlit pitches, clubrooms and offices that will be home to the Etihad City Football Academy as well as the club’s schools and community work.

An elite training tablet pitch and a twostorey elite performance and HQ building are expected by early 2022.

There is space for a future 4000-capacity mini stadium as part of Stage Three.

Melbourne City’s charitable arm City in the Community will also be based at Casey Fields.

The precinct is already home to Melbourne Demons’ AFL, AFLW and VFL teams, the Casey-South Melbourne Premier Cricket Club and grassroots sports clubs.

City of Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson said the move was a “game changer” for the region.

“Melbourne City is a club that shares our community-first ethos and will be a wonderful addition to our growing and diverse region,” he said.

“Thanks to Melbourne City, we will be able to co-develop world class facilities that the community will also be able to enjoy.

“But just as importantly, we will be introducing amazing male and female role models into our community, who will not only inspire a new generation of potential Matildas and Socceroos stars but who will also encourage our residents to be active and lead healthy and happy lives.”

Mr Patterson said welcoming 250 players and more than 100 staff would have “wideranging economic and social benefits” as well creating much-needed construction jobs.

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By Andrew Leslie, Pharmacist Blooms The Chemist Casey Central If longer days, flowering meadows, little ducklings and the sound of birdsong strikes fear into your heart, do not fear as you are not alone.

Avoidance Tree pollen has certainly exploded, and November saw the start of grass pollen release.

So on those extreme windy days avoid unnecessary outdoor adventures. But if the kids are dragging you outdoors, use a nasal douche and eye rinse as soon as you’re back indoors, change your clothes and jump in the shower.

Prevention If you know this time of year spells disaster for you and the littlies, have your treatment plan and options ready to go. There have also been some groundbreaking developments in natural and probiotics products. One probiotic study has indicated a 70 per cent reduction in asthma symptoms in children.

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By Mitchell Clarke A new chairperson has been appointed to lead Wayss, an organisation providing crucial family violence and homelessness support to vulnerable women and children across the south east.

As the Wayss team continue to expertly navigate their way through an unprecedented demand, largely created by the Covid-19 pandemic, the board announced Cath Evans as the organisation’s new Chair.

Ms Evans has been described as a “highprofile” business leader and a personal injury lawyer with an “impressive” CV. She has experience leading several large, publicly listed, multi-site organisations in both Australia and the United Kingdom, and has served as a director on several boards. She was also a committee representative with the Law Institute of Victoria and held an advisory role with the NDIS’ Ministerial Advisory Committee.

Ms Evans said she was honoured to join the board of Wayss.

“It’s an organisation with a long and proud history of providing vital services to the community,” she said.

“The next phase of development of Wayss will strengthen its capabilities and delivery of services to individuals and families facing adversity and hardship. I am excited to work a team who are deeply committed to delivering the organisation’s goals.”

Outgoing chair Steve Peterson said the organisation was “thrilled” to confirm the appointment, which was announced during the AGM in November.

“Across her legal career Cath has demonstrated not only that she can lead and develop highly successful businesses, but that she is also deeply passionate in her representation of those facing hardship and disadvantage. She is a great fit for Wayss and for our next phase,” Mr Peterson said.

Following on from a disastrous year, the board put in place a new strategic plan to guide the organisation through to 2023.

Mr Peterson, who joined the Board in 2015 and took over as Chair in 2017, will remain on the Board as a Director.

His mother, Janice Peterson, was one of the original founding members of Wayss and a staff member for more than 16 years before she tragically passed away in late 2013.

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A new director, Sharmiah Sritharan, was also appointed as a new director during the AGM, following the retirement of Margaret Kashbach.

Ms Kashback, who led the organisation as chair for more than 20 years, was one of the organisation’s four founding members.

Her replacement, Ms Sritharan is described as an experienced solicitor with direct links to Wayss local community networks.

Mr Peterson said both women would add “enormous value” to the organisation.

“Our role as a board and as custodians is to empower and enable our staff to do their best work and grow our influence across the sector,” he said.

“Cath will be a great enabler and motivator.

It was clear to us as a board that Cath and Sharmiah are familiar with the issues faced by our clients and their lived experience, and importantly their values are aligned with the values of our organisation. Both will add enormous value to our business and we look forward to supporting Cath and Sharmiah in their new roles.”

With the new leadership team and an invigorated board, the organisation has vowed to “continue to build on its existing legacy” to deliver essential housing and family violence response services and drive systemic change in the local area.

The need for an organisation like Wayss has never been more important in the community. Concerning statistics released post Melbourne’s Covid-19 lockdown have highlighted the systemic issue of family violence in the south east.

In 2019, the organisation moved to a brandnew head office in Dandenong, appointed new CEO Liz Thomas and introduced a range of service delivery innovations.

Wayss dates back to the late 1970s, when a small team dedicated their time to supporting youth affected by homelessness in the Westernport area.

Over time, the team has grown and evolved significantly to provide life-saving support to people affected by family violence across Cardinia, Casey and Greater Dandenong.

More than 150 staff currently work across ten sites and offer support to hundreds of people every month through more than 40 different services.

For more information: https://www.wayss. org.au/contact/.

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People shouldn’t feel like they have to put up with joint and muscle pain during the current health crisis, according to the team at Casey Osteopathic Health Service.

Their team comprises five osteopaths and a myotherapist who work together to gain the best outcome for their patients.

Osteopathy is a drug-free, non-invasive manual therapy that aims to improve health across all body systems by manipulating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework.

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Owner Dr Spyro Antoniou encouraged

The friendly team at Casey Osteopathic Health Service. patients to visit the Beaconsfield-based practice where they will be treated in a sanitised, hygienic environment with staff maintaining social distancing and other precautions where practicable.

“We are here to help during this Covid-19 problem. Our staff understand people’s concerns and we don’t want people living in discomfort during this time which is stressful enough without the added burden of pain,“ he said.

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By Mitchell Clarke The gates of Gumbuya World have been flung open to the Covid-19 frontline, as the park celebrates its third birthday.

All hospital staff, paramedics, aged care staff, Victoria Police and Australian Defence Force personnel across Victoria will receive free entry for the duration of the park’s birthday week, which runs from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 December.

Immediate family members will also be eligible for a 50 per cent discount on entry.

Gumbuya World CEO Ron Weinzierl said the free entry was the park’s way of saying ’thank you’ to all of the hardworking men and women who have helped to keep the community safe throughout the Coronavirus pandemic this year.

“We are so grateful to all the frontline workers who have worked tirelessly this year to keep us safe,” he said.

“We know it has been challenging, and often relentless, so we couldn’t be more thankful.

“If we can offer something that brings a moment of joy to these men and women and their

families, it truly is the least we can do for all they sacrificed for us throughout the year. We couldn’t think of more deserving people to celebrate our third birthday with.”

Gumbuya World has been hit particularly hard by the virus, forced to shut completely when the pandemic first hit.

“Like many other tourism operators and local business in the area, it has been a challenging year for us,” Mr Weinzierl added.

“We closed our doors at the end of March and have only just reopened to visitors.

“We have been so grateful for the reception of our community since, and look forward to a busy summer season, with visitors able to enjoy Victoria’s home of cool action, loud laughs and wild adventure.”

Frontline workers will need to register online via the Gumbuya World website, using the frontline workers checkout to receive free and discounted entry. Workers will then need to show ID at the gate.

Tickets are capped in line with Covid-19 restrictions, so bookings are strongly recommended.

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By Nick Creely VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET ROUND 4 Ashley Chandrasinghe may just be in the early stages of his cricket career with Casey-South Melbourne, but in such a short amount of time the youngster has plenty of people talking.

The left-hander is a stylish batsman - rocksolid defensively, and patient, but with an aggressive flair that can’t be understated.

It’s why the Swans are so excited about what he can produce for years to come, whether it’s with the white or red ball.

“He’s a great young player, but he’s a great young guy, and he’s really popular with the group and works so hard on his game,” CaseySouth Melbourne coach Brian Keogh glowingly said of his young star.

“I was saying to him the other day, he sets such a great example to the other young kids coming through, and he’s only 19 himself.

“For other aspiring youngsters coming through, they can look up to Ashley - he started in our fourth XI and has played through and established himself.

“We hope he’s got a really long career for Casey-South Melbourne, but we also hope he’s got a career hopefully above and beyond that.”

In just eight matches, and seven innings at the top-level of Victorian Premier Cricket, the young man has incredibly made a glittering century on debut, 70 last round, and now - just on Saturday - another match-winning hand.

Against Frankston Peninsula, Chandrasinghe guided the Swans to victory after a few shaky moments, crunching an unbeaten 98 from 132 balls at the top of the innings.

The Heat won the toss and elected to bat at AH Butler Oval, with both sides desperate to bounce back after similarly disappointing results last round.

There was some early drama for the Swans, with spearhead Nathan Lambden, succumbing to a shoulder injury in the opening moments, forcing senior assistant coach and exVictorian quick Will Carr to race onto the field as sub-fielder.

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Adihetty - who snared 3/25 against the Hawks in Round one - pried out the openers with his tidy lines, leaving the home side at 2/69.

With Cal Dodson (3/41) bowling once again with great energy and getting some reward, fellow new-ball partner Jackson Fry (1/29) tidy, and all-rounder Lachie Sperling (2/42) snaring two vital wickets in Heat skipper Brodie Symons and Jai Elcock, the Swans restricted the home side to 199.

But the home side were determined to not let the target be run down with ease, taking two early scalps to leave the visitors 2/12.

Jordan Wyatt (32) took the bowling on to get the scoreboard moving along, but his wicket along with classy keeper batsman Devin Pollock within minutes put Symons’ side in the box seat.

With plenty of class, Chris Benedek withstood the pressure to build a strong partnership with Chandrasinghe, who was commanding things and starting to find fluency in his innings.

The pair racked up a match-winning stand of 129, with Benedek compiling a vitally important 52 from 77 balls, while Chandrasinghe went close to compiling his second Premier Cricket century in a brilliant batting display that saw him occupy the crease for over three hours.

In his brilliant knock, he sent the ball to the boundary nine times, with one of them over the fence for six.

Dylan Hadfield then sealed the deal after the dismissal of Benedek, crunching a boundary from his only ball to give the Swans an important win against its local rivals, and its second of the season.

But despite Chandrasinghe once again showcasing his bright future, Benedek - still himself relatively young in his first XI career gave a strong glimpse of his value in the middle-order.

Keogh said that he was incredibly pleased for the popular team man, describing it as a breakthrough knock in his career.

“It was a really high-pressured innings, and he took us all the way basically, and really soaked up the pressure,” he said.

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“But on the weekend in some ways it was more important - he came in at 4/70 and took us all the way.

“I said to the players and Chris after the game, all the guys were so supportive and strong that he needed to bat at six because he’s so good at closing at games, and fair play the players got it right. He closed that one out really well.

“You can get lost at times batting at six in one day cricket, but I’m really confident that he can make a really splash for us.”

Keogh praised his bowling group for its ability to adapt, pointing to the shrewd captaincy of Michael Wallace and lion-hearted bowling displays from quicks Jackson Fry and Cal Dodson, the spinners and all-rounder Dylan Hadfield.

“It was difficult for Cal to come on (when Lambden got injured) - he was standing at mid-on and all of a sudden he was bowling,” Keogh said.

“It’s probably not a surprise that they got away to a quick start, and Jacko was a bit unlucky.

“Jacko has been outstanding so far this season, he probably hasn’t had the rewards he deserves, and he didn’t get them again on Saturday - his figures from an economy perspective were first-class.

“Cal was terrific again, three wickets, he’s stepped up to the plate, and he looks like he’s up to the level already.

“And Wally’s doing an excellent job managing them too - he’s getting Ash (Adihetty) on around the eight, nine or tenth over, and Sperlo a bit later in the innings, and then on the weekend Dyl Hadfield did some grunt work through the middle and did an excellent job.

“It was first-class captaincy, and the guys stood up.”

With a 2-1 record and one clash to go before the Christmas break against the undefeated Melbourne at Casey Fields, a couple of names, including young spinner Isaiah Jassal are in contention to replace Nathan Lambden, who is expected back after Christmas. Sitting in 10th spot, a win could lift the Swans into the top-eight heading into the New Year.

The Berwick City Cougars’ quest to bring down last summer’s championship-winning Blackburn Orioles ended in heartbreak in the Victorian Summer Baseball League at Cyril Molyneux Recreation Reserve on Sunday.

Trailing by two runs in the ninth, the Cougars failed to capitalise with bases loaded and none out, falling short in a thrilling finish to lose 6-5.

With the winning base in sight, Cain Bumpstead tagged up at third base on a flyball to right field for the Cougars, but he agonisingly got stranded at home plate by an amazing Orioles play.

The so close yet so far tale left Cougars coach Shaun Surtees in a bittersweet mood post game, walking away knowing his team let one slip, but also safe in the knowledge they belong among the elite group of teams in the competition.

“It was bloody close, but just two really good plays by the Blackburn boys,” he said, adding that earlier in the ninth inning Craig Barnett was also thrown out at home plate.

“We’re spewing, but with all that said, we played a pretty good game.”

Berwick City had to rally from 4-1 down after six innings to create the nailbiting finish.

Cougars centre fielder Aidan Willis led the charge with one of best individual batting performances that will be seen this season.

Willis went 4-for-5 and did most of the damage against Blackburn ace Andrew Jones, who pitched six innings for the cost of just one run in a match-winning display.

“He had a brilliant game against some really good quality pitching,” Surtees said of Willis.

“He’s an outstanding young man who is leading the team.

“He’s arguably our most important player behind [reigning club MVP] Craig Barnett.

“He had a good chance two or three years ago to make something of his baseball career, but he had a pretty nasty shoulder or elbow injury and then he just prioritised his life and playing baseball for fun.”

Surtees resisted the temptation to pitch Barnett, his team’s ace, saving him for a full game midweek.

It meant the Cougars resembled a patchwork quilt with Matthew West throwing three innings, for the concession of three runs, though two fielding errors cost him dearly.

Melbourne Aces-aligned Cameron Gibbens pitched a clean inning in middle-relief.

Cougars playing assistant coach John King worked hard over three innings, while position players Aaron Ouwehand and Bumpstead chipped in for an inning each.

Surtees laid none of the blame for the Cougars loss at his pitchers, but felt like his fielders could have been more efficient.

“Two of the three runs they scored early were off a couple of errors,” he said.

“Good teams will make you pay for your mistakes.”

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By Russell Bennett WGCA PREMIER DIVISION REVIEW - ROUND 5 If the mark of a strong side is being able to win when it’s not at its best, then both Kooweerup and Pakenham are particularly well-placed yet again in this Premier campaign.

They’ve been the class of the competition for years now, and that remains - despite neither the Demons nor the Lions playing anywhere near their best cricket after five rounds.

And while neither has set the WGCA world alight yet this season, that spells serious trouble for the rest of the Premier tier.

The Demons had the answers right when they needed them most on Saturday at home against their local rivals from Tooradin.

Batting first, the Gulls could only reach 9/147 from their 40 overs - an innings of frustration, given the starts from a number of players.

But the Demons’ strength with the ball - as it is with the bat - is their depth. They’ve got no shortage of options to turn to, and on Saturday it was John Bright (3/25) and Steve Dillon (2/25) who stood up alongside star spearhead Jess Mathers (4/30). Dillon, in actual fact, found himself on a hat-trick at one stage.

Russ Lehman got off to an ominous-looking start at the top of the order for the Gulls, but fell soon after for 36 - caught behind off John Bright.

It set the tone for the innings, as Tooradin lost a steady stream of wickets at inopportune times.

A stoic, counter-punching knock from Andrew Proctor (40 not out) played a key role in giving the Gulls bowlers a total to defend, but it never quite seemed like enough.

And that proved to be the case in the Demons’ chase, despite the home side losing seven wickets before reaching the target in the 34th over (7/149).

Lachie Ramage - with a patient, mature 28 - and Luke McMaster (26) impressed in the trying, windy conditions, while stars Jess Mathers and Chris O’Hara played key roles in the latter stage of the innings to help their side over the line.

There were plenty of promising signs for the young gulls - including the performances with the ball of youngsters Tyler Evans and, Brad Butler (1/23), and Rohan Simpson (1/24). Evans, along with Cian O’Riordan, made his Premier XI debut on Saturday - following fresh off the heels of Upper Beaconsfield’s Blake Westra, at the tender age of just 14, the week prior.

There have been a string of encouraging showings from some of the WGCA’s most promising youngsters in recent weeks, and the Gulls have a number to call on.

And they’ve needed to - given the unfortunate injuries to gun all-rounders Neil Peake (knee), and most recently Russ Lehman (groin).

Opening the bowling on Saturday, Lehman made it through just three deliveries of his first over before injury struck.

John Bright was in wicket-taking form for the Demons. 223885 That meant more of a workload on the shoulders of the likes of Evans, Butler (whose deliveries flew through to keeper BJ Parrott), and promising spinner Simpson.

Dylan Sutton was the pick of the Gulls’ attack with 2/23, while star skipper Cal O’Hare (who’s had more than his fair share of knee troubles in the past) claimed 2/34 in his first bowling effort of the season.

The Lions, meanwhile, proved they had enough up their sleeves with the ball - defeating Cranbourne Meadows at Toomuc Reserve despite recording a somewhat modest 9/165 from their 40 overs.

The in-form Jack Anning - with his second consecutive near half-century knock of 46 - led the way with the willow, while Troy McDermott (28) and player-coach Rob Elston (18) also chimed in with valuable middle-order runs.

After a series of starts at the top of the order in their reply, the Rebels were rolled for 126 in 37 overs - thanks largely to the impressive work of underrated spinner Jason Williams (5/29).

Speaking to the Star News in the wash-up of Round 5, Elston said: “Saturday was a game that’s symbolised the season to date. We had periods where we got the momentum and looked like we had a hold on the game be-

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fore our opponents fighting back and evening things up.

“Jack Anning continued his fantastic form, making another well-compiled 46, and good contributions from Troy McDermott (28) and the returning Darcy Jones (16) helped get us up to 9/165. (But) although a solid score there was certainly a feeling in the group that we had under achieved and were a few short of what we should have achieved.”

And that’s been somewhat typical of the Lions’ campaign so far in season 2020/21.

In the end a good win but huge improvements in all three facets of the game required.

“This season has seen a change in personnel, allowing for the emergence of some different names,” Elston explained.

“These include Jack Melbourne, who is getting his first full chance at the level, and acquitted himself brilliantly, (and) Liam Wolstenholme and Marcus Martini have both offered youthful enthusiasm, energy and talent with both having bright spots in games so far.

“Darcy Jones has returned to the club and slotted in really well with the group. The most pleasing contribution has been Jack Anning, who has made the opening spot his own and - while not nailing a massive score - has been outstanding mixing aggression, placement

and running between the wickets to help set excellent platforms for the middle order to flourish.

“The competition is so even this season and, with all games being one-dayers, it means that you need to be on your game even more so, otherwise you can be behind the eight-ball and out of the game. Two games separate second from seventh, so it’s tight with every win like gold.

“The great thing from our perspective is that we have been in some tricky spots and found a way to win without playing our best cricket. With some hard work on the track, continued development and more game-time, hopefully we can put a full 80 overs together, bank enough wins and set ourselves up for the back half of the year.”

Finals aspirant Clyde, meanwhile, had the better of the Maroons at Upper Beaconsfield, despite another promising display from Dan Brennan’s group.

The Cougars again impressed with the bat, amassing 5/210 from their 40 overs courtesy of 49 at the top of the order from Kiefer Peries, and Daniel Polson’s unbeaten 64 from the middle order. A hard-hitting 37 not out from big Nick Sadler also proved vital to his side’s cause.

While the Maroons fell short in the chase dismissed for 185 in the 39th over - there was still plenty to be encouraged about for Brennan’s men, particularly the evenness in contribution with both bat and ball.

Speaking in the wake of the clash, Clyde player-coach Matt Aslett told the Star News of his own side’s fourth-placed standing in the season so far: “We started the season slowly after the shorter pre-season, but we feel that we are hitting our straps with the bat as a group and our bowling is coming along nicely.

“The addition of Polson in the past couple of games after a hamstring injury has been really promising. Back-to-back opening partnerships of 100-plus and 50-plus have helped post some big scores to defend. “(Meanwhile) we have had an up and down start in our District side, with some really exciting performances. I put a challenge to our younger group of players and they are standing up especially Shem Smith, Josh King and Ben Buller.”

In the final game of the Premier round, Cardinia was hardly convincing in its win over the Cobras in a low-scoring fight at E. Gunton Oval.

But, like the Demons and Lions, the Bulls still found a way to win.

After a 51-run opening stand between champion run-scorer Daniel McCalman (29) and Sasindu Perera (18), the Cobras collapsed to be all out for just 96 in the 28th over - with Travis Wheller (5/19) and skipper Jake Prosser (4/10) the chief destroyers.

The Bulls reached the target with just under 10 overs to spare, but still lost eight wickets despite five batsmen reaching double digits.

They’ll look to tighten up their stroke-play this week.

Perfect conditions for some enthralling softball

By Joanne Haines This week all Casey Softball’s grades were able to play in perfect conditions.

The under-16s saw two games played.

Doveton played Berwick Mohawks, and both teams displayed very strong batting and fielding skills.

Skye Hawker for Berwick had two great hits and Doveton’s Keira Hoad pitched a great game. The score ended up a very entertaining 15-15 draw.

Game two was an all-Cobras affair with Grey up against Maroon. The Maroons were too strong for the Grey team. Lily Flynn and Rachel Steendam both hit homeruns for Maroon, and Maddie Green had a strong game at second base for the Grey team. Maroons were comfortable winners 18-2.

In the Social Women grade, Cranbourne Comets played MVPs. The mother-daughter combination of Deb Milton pitching to cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

daughter Sarah worked very well for Cranbourne. Violet Booth for Cranbourne hit a lovely three-base hit. MVPs fought hard with pitcher Michelle Balme their best player, but Cranbourne won 12-4.

The Narre Warren Penguins played Berwick Chickasaw. The Penguins’ bats were working well with most of the team contributing with hits. Tracey McMinimee fielded well for Penguins in left field, while young Chicksaw player Maddison McDonald hit a solo home run. The final score was 12-4 in the Penguins’ favour.

In the final social game, Cobras took on Berwick Geronimo. Geronimo’s strong batting game was too much for the Cobras.

Carolyn Brook pitched a great game for Geronimo, and young catcher Sarina Levi was strong for Cobras. Geronimo emerged comfortable winners 21-1.

The Open Women had a close game between Young Guns and Chiefs. A seesawing

game saw Chiefs finish in front 8-7. Best for the Chiefs was young state representative Tahuna Rhind-Luke, and for Young Guns Andrea ‘Guppy’ Gartside shone.

Berwick Cheynne had a tough game against the Doveton Destroyers.

The Destroyers batters started strong with eight runs in the first innings and pitcher Jacqui Davis made it hard for Cheyenne to get runs on the board. Cheyenne was a little light on key position players, but Jasmine Hawker had a good game at third base. Destroyers were easy winners 21-3.

Finally, the men had two close games.

Cranbourne was up against Trouser Snakes.

In an extremely good-humoured and entertaining game, Daniel Grondmand from Cranbourne had a double play with a tag and a run out at first, and once again Alex Chapman of Trouser Snakes put the ball over the fence. Cranbourne started well but Trouser Snakes finished strong for a 7-4 win.

Newcomers to the Casey competition, Southern Knights and Chiefs, played out another entertaining game. An even start saw the Knights pull away in the later innings, winning 16-9. Best for Knights was Daniel Dawson, with Tristan Little pitching a solid game for the Chiefs.

Casey Softball would love to welcome more players, particularly juniors, to make the Casey Softball Association a really strong competition. The association boasts wonderful, patient coaches who work really well with the younger players.

Casey Softball also has men’s and women’s competitions for all ages and abilities, from brand new players to experienced, with 90 per cent of games are played at Sweeney Reserve at the same time every week.

Those interested in playing should contact Casey Softball via the Facebook page ‘Casey Softball Association’, or email: caseysoftball.vic@gmail.com.

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‘DJ’ stars yet again

By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 REVIEW - ROUND 4 The master blaster of the Dandenong District Cricket Association is at it again.

Buckley Ridges champion Daniel ‘DJ’ Watson sent a reminder of his sheer power and class with a dominant century against HSD to guide the Bucks to a barnstorming win on Saturday.

DJ - who has produced many performances of his glittering career at Park Oval that have turned heads and sent others ducking for cover - belted an unbeaten 138 from 124 balls against the Cobras in his first Turf 1 century since 2017/18.

After being sent in to bat, Watson and new recruit Ian Cockbain (14) - the Gloucestershire batsman making his debut for the club - were fluent early on notching up 33 for the first wicket before the home side broke through to remove the dangerous top-order star.

Despite falling to 3/97, Watson blew the home side away with a whirlwind century on a big ground, combining power with clever shot placement to combine for a flattening 136-run stand with Michael Davies (56) and give the Bucks an imposing 4/252 from its 45 overs.

It was tough going from the outset in the run chase, with Chanaka Welegedara snaring an early scalp, but unluckily for the new Bucks coach, he injured his hamstring in his fourth over in a big blow for the premiership fancies, especially considering fellow recruit Benny Howell’s commitments with the Melbourne Renegades.

Despite the injury to its gun bowler, the home side fell for 92, with Ryan Patterson (30) showing some fight but ultimately were overpowered by Davies (1/5), Hussain Ali (2/35), Matt Goodwright (3/18), Wes Nicholas (1/13) and Rajitha Jayathunga (1/13), who all worked well together to bank the six points.

Down at Carroll Reserve, yet another dominant performance from all-rounder Ruwantha Kellepotha would ensure that Berwick would remain undefeated.

The Bears - taking on St Mary’s - were certainly tested, but ultimately had enough depth within its ranks to stave off a sharp challenge from the Saints.

Batting first, the Bears found itself in some early trouble, with the home side bowling strongly to leave the reigning premiers 6/72, including the vital wicket of superstar skipper Matt Chasemore.

Needing a late surge, Kellepotha provided a major boost, crunching 35 from 38 balls including two sixes, with strong contributions at the end of the innings from Nick Shirt (27), Jarrod Armitage (19) and Jarrod Goodes (24) ensuring that the visitors would reach 181.

In a strong bowling performance, Kusan Niranjana (4/52) was impressive, while Ashan Anthony’s (3/24) wickets were important.

With gun quick James Wilcock out, Jarrod Armitage (3/45) provided the early spark with

Matt Wetering sends one down for Springvale South. 223927 a cracking opening spell that left the home side 2/13.

But fight from Niranjana (36) and Junaid Kari (38) saw the home side build into its innings and potentially challenge for a huge scalp.

The wickets of the top-order pair, snared by Nick Shirt (2/21), who built on his vital effort with the bat, saw the Saints stumble, but keep themselves in the contest.

As he does so brilliantly in the opening rounds of the Turf 1 season, spinner Kellepotha (4/34) completely changed the momentum of the clash, snuffing out a strong challenge and ripping through the middle and late orders to help guide his side to a 26-run win.

Springvale South racked up the runs in a high-scoring affair with North Dandenong, with a number of starring performances helping the Bloods to a victory.

With the bat, it was talented left-hander Ryan Quirk (92) that thrilled, slamming on five sixes to guide the Bloods to a formidable 5/269.

Quirk - who is starting to really build into his season - was at his classy best at the top of the order, combining in a number of strong partnerships.

But it took a remarkable 75 from just 37 balls from recruit Clint Tomlinson to help boost the total with a stunning late flurry of boundaries.

Highly-touted coming into the club, Tomlinson flayed five sixes from his 37 balls, showcasing exactly why he’s going to be a weapon for the powerhouses as the year goes on.

The Maroons put some strong resistance together, with opener Syed Mehmood (41) in particular looking to give the total a real shake, but were up against it as the Bloods made key breakthroughs to send the home side to 4/78.

Clay McCartney (37 off 21) ensured his side

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would go down fighting, but a stunning performance from left-arm tweaker Jarryd Straker (5/30) - his seventh five-wicket haul for the Bloods - proved the difference with the Maroons bowled out for 193.

Matt Wetering (2/29) also picked up a couple of wickets, while Ryan Quirk (2/38) backed up his batting effort with some handy scalps.

And Narre South picked up where it left off from last week, snaring a dominant win against Hallam Kalora Park at Frawley Road.

The Hawks were in dire trouble in the early stages, with a brilliant new-ball spell from Josh Dowling (4/50) leaving the home side at 4/16, and with some of its big guns including Jordan Hammond and Leigh Booth back in the sheds.

Despite a fine hand from Ben Hillard (53 not out) who crafted his second consecutive half-century and hasn’t been dismissed in four innings so far this season, the Hawks could only muster up 8/139, with champ Scott Phillips (2/35) also impressive again.

The Lions didn’t have it their own way, with Will Whyte (2/33) looming large early to snare two wickets, but Kyle Hardy (48 not out), and Scott Phillips (57 not out) cruised home in dominant fashion with seven wickets still left in the shed.

The great Phillips is beginning to really motor along and build into some ominous form, and now has 136 runs at 68 and six wickets at 17.2 next to his name with one round to play prior to Christmas.

It looms as a really crucial round of cricket on Saturday, with momentum on the line heading into Christmas, and North Dandenong takes on Berwick, Hallam Kalora Park will be aiming for a swift bounce back against HSD, Buckley Ridges and Springvale South face off in a blockbuster, while Narre South will be looking for three on the trot against St Mary’s.

Flying into the season’s business end

By Lance Jenkinson There was one big question hovering threateningly over Southside Flyers all regular season in the Women’s National Basketball League: could they get over the University of Canberra Capitals?

The Flyers put that to rest on Sunday, just in time on the eve of the playoffs, crushing the arch-nemesis Capitals 101-82 at Townsville Stadium.

While the Flyers have taken all before them this season to finish the regular season as minor premiers with a 11-2 record, their recent stretch of matches against the Capitals were all one sided in favour of the team from the nation’s capital.

Memories of last year’s grand final sweep at the hands of the Capitals still haunt the Flyers.

They were also hammered by 23 points in the grand final re-match earlier this season.

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Now the monkey is off the back for Southside.

A huge mental hurdle has been cleared for the Cheryl Chambers-coached Flyers.

Southside was in control most of the way on Sunday, opening up a seven-point lead after the first period, staving off a threat from the Capitals before half-time and then delivering the knock-out blow with a 32-19 third quarter.

Rebecca Cole was superb for the Flyers, registering 23 points and eight assists to go with two blocked shots.

Cole was dangerous from beyond the arc, draining five three pointers.

As a team, the Flyers netted an incredible 18 three pointers at a tasty 62 per cent.

Liz Cambage capped a remarkable regular season with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Cambage, selected in the All-WNBL First Team, has averaged 23.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game in the Queensland bubble so far.

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Sara Blicavs, picked in the All-WNBL Second Team, came off the bench for 16 points, six rebounds and five assists.

The Flyers’ stand-in captain Leilani Mitchell was also impactful with 14 points and nine assists.

Mitchell took on the extra leadership responsibilities after a knee injury ruled out Jenna O’Hea. O’Hea was facing a race against time to be fit for last night’s semi-final clash with Townsville Fire at Townsville Stadium.

The winner of the Flyers and Fire clash heads straight to Sunday’s grand final, with the loser forced to take the longer route through Friday’s preliminary final.

WNBL RESULTS Thursday: Southside Flyers 81 d Sydney University 77 Sunday: Southside Flyers 101 d UC Capitals 82

They’re on a roll on those greens CRANBOURNE BOWLS Playing in team three for Cranbourne, skip Harry Van Soest and his team mates were all singing in the car on the road back to the club after claiming victory against old rival Pakenham.

However, the rest of the club was a little quieter with only one other side enjoying a win.

Cranbourne sides one, two and four all lost by small margins and club coach Lyn Quigg was very disappointed with the results, particularly losing in tight contests.

Midweek bowls was a similar result with three sides losing out of four.

Weekend Pennant Round 3 Results: Side 1, Division 2, Section 9 A fast green at Clayton took Cranbourne by surprise and half way through the game they found themselves over 30 shots down until all rinks started to fight back and with a few ends to go Cranbourne hit the front by two shots and looked like they were in reach of a miraculous win. But that was not to be as Clayton picked up a number of shots on the last end and the game was over.

Skip Lyn Quigg and his team of Garry Hunt, Ian Barrenger and Ken Fletcher won by seven shots while the other rinks had narrow losses.

Next week Cranbourne plays Bentleigh at home.

Cranbourne 70 (2 points) lost to Clayton 84 (16 points).

Side 2, Division 2, Section 10 A close game at Cranbourne was no joy against Keysborough despite another great performance by skip Jim Williams and his crew of Bill Bradbury, John Stanley and Joe Byrne who had an outstanding day winning by 11 shots.

Cranbourne 67 (2 points) lost to Keysborough 74 (16 points).

Side 3, Division 4, Section 6 Harry Van Soest and his team of Frank Male (welcome back Frank), Hans Worstelling and Roger Roscoe were on fire with a great nineshot win, which gave Cranbourne victory by 10 shots on the day.

Cranbourne 81 (16 points) defeated Pakenham 71 (2 points).

Side 4, Division 6, Section 6 Despite a 14-shot win by skip John Gardner and his crew of Rob Dickson, Scott De Piazza, and Cheryl Wright. Cranbourne went down by eight shots.

Cranbourne 70 (4 points) lost to Dandenong RSL/Rec 78 (14 points).

Side 5, 12-A-Side Despite having a suspected broken finger during the week, skip Rob Sorrensen toughed it out with his crew of Paul McNamara, Kath Dudink and John Forsythe winning by a massive 21 shots.

Cranbourne 76 (15 points) defeated Dandenong Club 61 (1 point).

Midweek bowls results this week were: Side 1, Division 2, Section 6 Cranbourne 36 (0 points) lost to Narre Warren 79 (16 points).

Cranbourne was no match for Narre Warren and was simply outplayed on the Narre Warren surface with all three rinks recording a loss on the day.

Side 2, Division 2, Section 9 Cranbourne 44 (3 points) lost to Beaumaris 63 (13 points).

Cranbourne 2 was competitive on two rinks but with one rink well beaten it could not bridge the deficit and recorded a loss at home against a strong Beaumaris side.

Side 3, Division 4, Section 6 Cranbourne 50 (2 points) lost to Dandenong Club 57 (14 points).

Cranbourne 3 was very competitive and lost a close one by seven shots on the day.

Side 4, Division 4, Section 8.

Cranbourne 115 (16 points) defeated Keysborough 25 (0 points).

A huge 50-shot win by skip John Kent and his outstanding crew of Aliw Aquillana, John Forsythe, and Liz Hughes was truly amazing. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au