News - Berwick Star News - 21st January 2021

BERWICK

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

@StarNews_SE

/berwickstarnews

40¢ Inc. GST

Casey’s most wanted

Tributes for hero teacher

Shelter swamped by cats

Five-star Cavs selected

PAGE 3

PAGE 5

PAGE 9

SPORT 12476975-LB02-21

SIGN UP NOW!

Aussie Day for families Thanks to the impact of Covid-19, Australia Day will look a little different in Casey in 2021. But while there are no official City of Casey events being held this year, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and about with the family and reflect on the meaning of the day.

For more, turn to page 15.

Drowning tragedy A little girl has tragically died in hospital, days after her unconscious body was pulled from the water at Lysterfield Lake.

Emergency services were called to the popular site near Narre Warren just before 6pm on Wednesday 13 January following reports a four-year-old was found unresponsive in the water.

Crews worked on the Doveton girl before she was flown to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a critical condition.

But on Tuesday, Victoria Police confirmed the girl had tragically died in hospital on Saturday 16 January.

“The death is not being treated as suspi-

The young girl was pulled from Lysterfield Lake.

225477 Picture: GARY SISSONS cious,” a police spokesman confirmed.

The girl is the fourth person to have died as a result of water-related incidents on 13 January after drownings at Venus Bay, Bushrangers Bay and Rye.

One of the four victims was popular Berwick teacher Lisa Mandeltort, who drowned while saving a 14-year-old girl caught in a rip (see page 5).

Since 1 July 2020, 40 people have drowned state-wide, the worst period in Victorian history, Life Saving Victoria’s Dr Bernadette Matthews said.

“Behind every one of these numbers is a person - a brother, a sister, a father, a mother, an aunty or an uncle. A drowning affects so many people and it’s so tragic but it doesn’t need to happen. Drownings are preventable,” Dr Matthews said.

With a warm weekend on the approach, Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville pleaded for the public to take care around all

We’re making back to school more affordable.

12478366-NG04-21

Telstra Store Berwick & Casey Central can help make back to school more affordable with 5G phones from $499 outright. Get ready for the year ahead with all the latest tech and more ways to pay.

7 DAY Price Match

NARRE WARREN

5G now rolling out in selected areas. Where 5G is not yet available you’ll switch to 3G/4G

FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS

Come in and chat to the team at Telstra Berwick & Casey Central.

Eden Rise Shopping Centre, Berwick Next to outdoor playground 03 8786 7922

bodies of water.

“We know we’re going to see thousands and thousands of people heading to our beaches and waterways. We’re seeing it across all our forms of water. People need to take care. It’s not just the beaches and the coastal areas ...

It’s also in our rivers and lakes and also in the pools that we’ve got at home,” she said.

Ms Neville thanked emergency service workers for keeping Victorians safe, who are preparing for a “challenging weekend”.

“I know it’s been a really difficult summer so far. This is really tough work that people do. It’s really harrowing. The tragic death of the four year old girl, I mean, they’re the things that stay with our emergency service workers,” she said.

Casey Central Shopping Centre Between Kmart and Aldi 03 9702 0089

Cnr Narre Warren Nth & Lauderdale Rds 12479501-CG04-21

Phone: 9705 8800

12393619-EPJ30-18

By Mitchell Clarke

12475285-DL04-21

2 STAR NEWS

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

IN BRIEF

Stolen: Cops issue phone sale warning Police have again reminded people of the needs to “take extra precautions” when selling items online after a man was robbed of his mobile phone in Officer.

The victim advertised in iPhone 11 on Facebook Marketplace and organised for the unknown male purchaser to meet him at Brownfield Drive just before 5pm on Wednesday 13 January.

The alleged male offender asked the victim to reset the phone before pushing him and snatching the phone from his hand.

He fled the scene in a green sedan.

Police said there were a number of tips to help avoid being placed in a dangerous situation

when buying or selling items online.

Look into the buyer/seller before meeting up. Social media pages that have recently been created or only have a few followers may be indications they are fake, Instead of meeting at your house, meet in a public place where there are a lot of people around and plenty of CCTV, Don’t go alone - if possible, take a friend or family member with you, Communicate with the person verbally rather than via text/messaging so you can gauge if there is any suspicious behaviour going on (you can generally judge that by the way people speak to you),

· · · ·

· Do not accept screenshots as proof of pay-

ment.

The alleged offender of Wednesday’s incident has been described as of African appearance, aged in his early 20s, approximately 180cm tall, with a slim to medium build.

He was seen wearing a black face mask, black hoodie with white print on the front, black tracksuit pants and silver/diamond stud earrings.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Wanted on warrants Victoria Police are currently on the hunt for the five following people, who each have an active warrant for their arrest. Police have turned to the public and seek the community’s assistance to try and locate these people.

If you know where either of these people may be please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Police are seeking this man.

Do you recognise this person?

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a theft in Doveton on the 4th of January.

It is believed the alleged offender attended a Hawthorn Road address and stole personal items including a bank card from a vehicle, then attended at multiple locations and made purchases with the stolen card.

Investigators have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries.

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

Sleepy bandit An Endeavour Hills man is probably wishing he was dreaming after being discovered fast asleep inside an allegedly stolen car.

Police were notified after a resident found the man snoozing behind the wheel with the music blaring and ignition still running on Chantelle Drive around 8am on Monday 18 January.

Narre Warren uniform members attempted to rouse the man who police say, “obviously did not appreciate being woken from his slumber”.

The 27-year-old was arrested after a brief scuffle and charged with a string of offences, including theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, possess a drug of dependence, resist police, possess a controlled weapon, fail to display P plates and commit an indictable offence whilst on bail.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Dandenong Magistrates Court.

Suspicious grass fire

Jefferey Bourke is wanted by police.

Chen Kang is wanted by police.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious grass fire in Narre Warren.

A passer-by alerted CFA to smoke coming from the bike pass between the Monash Freeway and Summerlea Road around 9:15am on Thursday 14 January.

CFA crews extinguished the fire and notified police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Senior Constable Davidge at Casey Crime Investigation Unit on 9705 3111.

Drug bust in Officer

Haylee May Kiro is wanted by police.

Tuach Riek Gai is wanted by police.

Shaun Goodwin is wanted by police.

A man has been arrested following a “significant” drugs and weapons bust in Officer.

Police executed a warrant at a Pink Hill Boulevard property, in the Timbertop estate, at about 6am on Tuesday 19 January.

The 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene, after police seized a significant quantity of drugs and weapons.

The items seized included illicit drugs, believed to be methylamphetamine, ecstasy and MDMA, drug paraphernalia and cash.

Police also said a range of weapons were found, including gel blaster firearms and shotgun ammunition.

The man was taken to Dandenong police station for interview. Police said he could expect to face charges.

We empower young learners to take action, by nurturing their curious young minds.

Find out how our world class programs of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and expert staff in our Junior School and ELC can help your child flourish in our intimate learning spaces and classes.

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

12465118-DL42-20

Empowering curious young minds Non-Selective Entry | Non-Denominational Small Classes | Co-Educational ELC and Junior School Dedicated Senior Girls and Boys Schools

StMargarets.vic.edu.au Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 3

THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Casey Cardinia Libraries youth services library officer at Bunjil Place Jess Downie

What is something people don’t know about you?

I’ve travelled to more than 30 countries (some of these I have been to multiple times), and can’t wait to travel to many more when we are allowed again!

THREE … easy, at home school activities

1

Hold a cupcake decorating competition.

A cupcake or cookie decorating competition can keep the kids amused for a few hours and sort afternoon tea. Get the kids involved in baking a batch of cupcakes or cookies, then set them loose with icing, sprinkles and lollies and their imaginations to come up with best decorated cupcake of the day.

2

Enjoy a movie marathon.

Rainy days are perfect for movie marathons. Choose a movie series such as Spy Kids or movies with a theme, such as space, nature or comedy. Give every family member something fun to do - smaller children make great ushers and popcorn sellers, and the ‘projectionist’ can man the remote and pick the first film.

3

Organise a bug hunt in the backyard.

Get the kids searching around flowers, bushes and the bases of trees. Turning over small or medium-sized rocks will also usually yield some creepy crawlies.

Once they’ve found a bug, place some clean dirt in the bottom of a container and pick him up with a spoon or tweezers, then place him carefully in the container.

What was your most memorable moment?

Why? When I first travelled overseas on my own. I was a 22-year-old who was fresh out of university and had lived at home with my parents up until then. I remember thinking that for the first time ever, I had only myself to rely on.

What would your last meal be?

I love food so this is a tricky question! It would have to be a three-course meal consisting of entre- oysters kilpatrick, main- pizza, dessertlemon meringue pie.

What do you love most about CCL? I love working with both the staff and our lovely customers, it’s a joy coming to work at CCL every day. Our libraries are such wonderful spaces for our community to come together and connect.

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

I would love to go to an Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Favourite book?

Anything by Lonely Planet, as I love travelling.

For kids, I love books by Jeannie Baker. The illustrations are incredible, I still remember these books being read to me when I was a little girl and thinking the pictures were amazing.

Casey Cardinia Libraries youth services library officer at Bunjil Place Jess Downie. 225937 Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?

I would invite six family members to my dinner party.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

I was once given an award at high school and instead of announcing my name Jess, they called me Jeff in front of the whole school. This

was mortifying for a teenage girl!

What are your hobbies?

Travelling, walking, dining out, reading, Lego, tennis.

What was your favourite subject at school?

Food technology! To make and eat lots of delicious food!

PLANNING ON TRAVELLING INTERSTATE ?

ALL VICTORIANS RE-ENTERING VICTORIA WILL NEED A PERMIT

To help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), all Victorians travelling interstate must apply for a permit to re-enter Victoria.

Do not travel to a red zone.

To find out whether your destination is in a red, orange, or green zone, visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne

12479034-SN04-21

4 STAR NEWS

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

Tributes for hero teacher

By Mitchell Clarke A much-loved Berwick teacher has been hailed a hero after her inspiring act, which ultimately saved the life of a father and daughter, claimed her own life.

Lisa Mandeltort, who taught at Nossal High School, tragically drowned after she ran into waters at Venus Bay to save a 14-year-old girl caught in a rip.

Ms Mandeltort was alerted to the struggling teenager at about 7.30pm on Wednesday 13 January, as she walked her dogs with her partner, Bill.

She ran to assist the girl, but found herself in trouble shortly after. Police say she was pulled from the water by an off-duty lifeguard who commenced CPR, but she sadly couldn’t be revived.

Her heartbroken partner, Bill Murphy, told the Gazette that from the moment he first saw Lisa, he couldn’t take his eyes off her.

The pair were close friends for seven years but began dating after a drunken fling.

“For slightly less than three years, we lived happily ever after,” he said.

“It was a relationship, not of the sickly sweet gross PDA kind, but the kind where you just look at them from the outside and go ‘they’re definitely in love and just make each other happy’.

“I first laid eyes on her in the basement at uni, where we’d both come down for a free salsa lesson and I couldn’t take my eyes off her.

I thought she was absolutely stunning. (She) danced like one of those baby zebras learning to walk for the first time.

“Two days later, I saw her in my chemistry lab - one of her favourite jokes she’d always say was that we had chemistry together - we were just amazing friends who were just immensely comfortable around each other.”

Mr Murphy said a lot of people had reached out to offer support in the days following her

Lisa and Bill were close friends for seven years before they began dating. death.“Lisa and I always let each other know how much we were loved like it was the last time we saw each other,” he recalled.

“We both knew that the world is a horrifying, random sequence of events and the only solace we can find is caring for people and the connections we make. I love her so much and I miss her immensely.”

It was Lisa’s care, particularly for her students at Nossal, for which she is being remembered as a “big softie who put so much thought into everything”.

“For someone who never set out to be a teacher, she was so god damn proud of every single one of her kids. She wanted the best for

every one of them. One of her Year 12s got the 99.95 this year and she couldn’t wipe the smile off her face for three days,” Mr Murphy said.

“I hope that the kids know she treasured them as much as they treasured her.”

Nossal High School principal Roger Page said the school community were “deeply shocked and saddened” by the tragic death of a friend and colleague.

“We were not surprised to hear that she did not hesitate to put her own life at risk to assist someone in peril,” he said.

“We are devastated by her untimely passing and extend our sincere condolences to her

partner, family, and friends.”

Ms Mandeltort joined Nossal in 2017 as a graduate Science teacher. She quickly established herself as a “caring and committed” educator with an interest in supporting her students and helping them to achieve their best.

“Lisa was a dynamic and dedicated teacher and school leader who was much loved and respected by staff and students,” Mr Page said.

“She was heavily involved in the school’s co-curricular programs, deeply interested in issues that impacted the environment, and actively involved in community voluntary and leadership work outside the school.”

Ms Mandeltort led the Nossal Environmental Sustainability Team, and worked closely with Casey Tech to implement innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Environment and Maths) programs within the school and beyond.

“She was a very capable and inspirational teacher with a diverse range of interests and skills, and a great enthusiasm for teaching,” Mr Page added.

In 2020 she became the Science Domain leader and was responsible for a large team of teachers and the entire school science program.

Her friend, and Nossal’s director of VCE and pathways, Katherine Warriner, described her friend as “strong, vibrant, caring and passionate about everything she did”.

“As a teacher she cared deeply about her students and her colleagues and was an active and involved member of the Nossal community,” Ms Warriner said.

“The science teachers in particular and the entire staff are devastated by her loss. We will miss her sense of humour, her willingness to try new things and her commitment to helping those around her.”

In February, the school will hold a memorial assembly to pay tribute to, and to celebrate Ms Mandeltort’s significant contribution to Nossal High School.

Tickets - general admission - free entry - ticket required Dining packages available from $79.00

Get your tickets now, contact Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club on 5996 2393 or go to www.cranbourne@grv.org.au *Prices for tickets and events are 18+

12473502-CG04-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 5

OPINION

IN BRIEF Kicked to the curb A Holden Ute is alleged to have deliberately lost traction across two lanes of the South Gippsland in Lynbrook, but the driver was blissfully unaware that he had company.

The illegal skid was watched by Cranbourne police members, who had front row tickets to the show, being directly behind the utility.

The man’s vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1038 and the 23-year-old has an upcoming date at Frankston Magistrates’ Court.

The current status of his own date is unknown - his unimpressed girlfriend was picked up from the scene, police say, leaving him to find his own way home.

LENSCAPE

Meet the Team

Blackburne Square in Berwick. 226070

Dentistry is an essential health service.

Celebrate as one

Beaconsfield Dental 1-3 Cardinia St Berwick 9707 3508 www.beaconsfielddental.com.au 12475709-SN04-21

Pakenham Berwick Cranbourne Drouin

in the history of our country, it is their journey and shared stories that continue to play a part in shaping our country.

The change made in our national anthem to reflect that ‘we are one’ acknowledges the importance of strength in unity within our communities.

I am thankful to be an Australian, for my multicultural community, our shared experiences and to be a part of the history of our great country, shaped by our first nation people.

I look forward to our citizenship ceremonies and congratulating those people who wish to make Australia their new home.

Brad Battin, Gembrook MP.

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN

5941 4888 9707 5755 5996 6822 5625 2571

Thumbs Down!

To police saying they’re not resourced to do anything about the gang violence and hand balling it to local members of Parliament.

www.davidwbull.com.au

Thumbs Down!

David W Bull Funeral Directors Provide understanding care and personal service.

To this weather. Where is Summer?

1213066-EPJ04-16

Australian owned family business since 1979.

As we move into 2021 with a sense of renewed hope, it reinforces Australia Day as a day where we share in the Australian spirit of mateship and community.

We reflect on the history that has shaped us as we move forward to create our story, built on the diversity of our people which makes us unique.

We have faced adversity with strength, courage, humour and friendship, and we reflect on the times that have challenged us and acknowledge the sacrifices made to be a nation we can be proud of.

Our indigenous people are a significant part

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Thumbs Down!

To the barriers in the Main Street that have blocked off car parking and street access to the butcher shop and cafe’s. Main Street is busy enough without having barriers on the road.

Thumbs Down!

To the people who leave broken glass bottles on footpaths, we see it far too often on our walk with our dog.

starcommunity.com.au CONTACT US Phone: 5945 0666 ADVERTISING Visit starcommunity.com.au/advertise Email advertising@starnewsgroup.com.au Phone 5945 0666 EDITORIAL Email dailyeditor@starnewsgroup.com.au

Thumbs Down!

To no real plans for the town’s sport.

Thumbs Up! For people able to return into the office again... finally. First time since March!

Thumbs Down!

To the new hard waste pick up system where you have to book the pick up. At least with the old system, although it generated a huge amount of waste, at least is was a specific time of the year and you only had to put up with it for a few weeks. Now people can book any time of the year, to date I don’t think our street hasn’t had a pile of waste somewhere along it and it seems to be out for weeks and weeks on end and I’m not sure everyone gets that you have to book as I see shire tape around some piles saying “illegal dumping under investigation”. Maybe have a booking system but only twice a year, say May and November.

Plan hatched

com.au

By Mitchell Clarke

Visit networkclassifieds.com.au Email sales@networkclassifieds.com.au Phone 5945 0600 Published by Star News Group Pty Ltd ACN 005 848 108.

Publisher/Managing Director, Paul Thomas.

All material is copyright to Star News Group Pty Ltd. All significant errors will be corrected as soon as possible. Distribution PROUDLY numbers, areas and coverage are estimates AUSTRALIAN OWNED & only. For our terms and conditions please visit INDEPENDENT www.starcommunity.com.au

6 STAR NEWS

|

12452305-LN26-20

REAL ESTATE Email seren@starnewsgroup.com.au

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

Joe the pigeon, who flew to global fame after being dubbed an American import, has been spared from death row.

The curious bird was declared a bio-security risk, after he landed in an Officer backyard water feature.

Initial investigations into the bird’s blue tag suggested he flew 15,000 kilometres from Alabama to Melbourne’s south east. But experts now claim the tag was likely a fake.

Happy feet! 225926 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Thursday 14 January, a story was shared across the Star News Facebook pages about Premier Daniel Andrews announcement that more workers can return to the office. From Monday 18 January, up to 50 percent of office spaces could be filled with workings, meaning many locals were forced to make the dreaded commute into the CBD for the first time in almost a year. We asked our readers if they were looking forward to returning. Here is how they reacted online: Sandy Derson: If you see wild horses running through Berwick, they’ll be the ones sent by my office to drag me back to the CBD. Jason Mahony: Not one sick day since 18 March , saving three hours a day on commute. Would rather support local business for coffee and food. I would seriously be surprised if we go back to the “old way” ever again.

Sandy Derson: There are thousands of middle managers out there who need something to do, since they can’t supervise or micro-manage while we’re all being super-productive at home.

Gareth Evens: I’m more productive from home. Fewer general distractions and able to focus more on projects.

Lisa Kangur: Working from home is not all that it’s made out to be. Give me an office any day of the week.

Tari Nicholas: No thank you. I got multiple bugs every year with the disgusting people on public transport bringing their lurgies with them. I was not sick once in 2020. I’ll work from home thanks.

Dwayne Godden: The government wants people back in the city. The need to give up the city is dead. We can all work from where ever and get the work done. Live on the new order.

Leah Dent: It’s so much better for the environment if more people work from home.

Sue Kershaw: No way.

Peppe Bandicoot: Working from home for the win.

Amanda Bryen: So much more convenient and productive working from home. Don’t miss the morning/evening commute at all. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

Ready for return to office

By Mitchell Clarke More locals have left the comforts of the home office and have instead begun the dreaded commute back into the CBD, but Premier Daniel Andrews said the typical 9 to 5 working week is “no longer a concept”.

On Monday 18 January the public sector returned onsite at 25 percent capacity for each site while all other office workplaces increased to 50 percent capacity.

Plans to allow the increased capacity were put on hold for a week following concerns surrounding the Black Rock cluster in late December.

The increase in onsite staff is no doubt a welcome boost for struggling CBD traders, but Mr Andrews said many employees wouldn’t want to rush back full time.

“Many people, after 12 months of flexible work, will want to retain a portion of that, not all of it and it’s not every worker, but many people I think will want to work a day or two at home because it works for them,” he said.

“We will see people return to the CBD but I think it would be just unwise, and the evidence does not bear it out, to assume that we’re going to have 100 percent of people who worked Monday to Friday every week working from an office in the city or the suburbs.

“It’s no longer a concept. It’s the lived experience for many people over a long year and for some, not all, but some, it’s something that works.”

Mr Andrews said his request to all employers and employees would be to “sit down and have a good faith discussion” about what worked best for both the business and the worker.

“I think there is a balance point to be struck there and I’d be confident that people can do that,” he said.

“I’ve had nothing but positive feedback

VCAL teacher Kate O’Hara teaching a Webinar class remotely from home during the lockdown. 207665

Chris O’Hara was working remotely throughout the peak of the pandemic, using his caravan as an office. 207665 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

again,” he wrote.

Tari Nicholas agreed: “No thank you. I got multiple bugs every year with the disgusting people on public transport bringing their lurgies with them. I was not sick once in 2020. I’ll work from home thanks.”

Others argued their productivity was greater when comfortable.

“I’m more productive from home. Fewer general distractions and able to focus more on projects,” Gareth Evans said.

“The government wants people back in the city. The need to give up the city is dead. We can all work from where ever and get the work done. Live on the new order,” Dwayne Godden added.

But not everyone enjoyed the flexibility.

“Working from home is not all that it’s made

out to be. Give me an office any day of the week,” Lisa Kangur argued.

For those who do return to the office, record keeping requirements for workplaces will remain unchanged, which means that an employer must keep a record of all workers and all visitors who attend the premises for longer than 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, mask restrictions were also eased from 11.59pm on Sunday 17 January, meaning masks are only mandatory on all domestic flights, at airports, in hospitals, on public transport, in commercial passenger vehicles, at supermarkets and other large indoor retail locations, including shopping centres.

It’s recommended that masks are worn in situations where physical distancing is not possible.

from many, many very big employers about productivity not really being impacted. In fact, in many cases actually, (productivity) is being enhanced by people working in a much more flexible way.”

The option to remain working remotely will positively impact the road network including the problem plagued Monash Freeway, public transport system and general Covid safety.

The Gazette asked readers whether they were looking forward to some more “normalcy”.

Pakenham man Jason Mahony said he hadn’t had one sick day since 18 March and was saving three hours a day without the commute.

“Would rather support Pakenham businesses for coffee and food ... would seriously be surprised if we go back to the ‘old way’ ever

EVERY TEST HELPS US KEEP DOING THE THINGS WE LOVE Every test keeps us on top of this virus.

And keeps us doing the things we love.

So even if your symptoms are mild, or you’ve been tested before, every test helps.

For testing locations visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

12477028-NG04-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 7

NEWS

Sports revamp is on

By Andrew Cantwell Plans for a $4.3 million relocation of the Hampton Park Tennis Club have fallen through - but that’s turned out to be great news for the suburb’s major sporting hub, the Robert Booth Reserve.

Part of the funding earmarked for the tennis relocation will now be used towards an upgrade of the pavilion at Booth reserve.

That is, if the Hampton Park Progress Association - the owner of the land - agrees.

Casey Council administrators, at their final 2020 meeting, were asked to throw support behind a $600,000 funding switch from the tennis club relocation funds - and work on obtaining “unqualified written approval” from the progress association to progress plans for the works.

At stake is a new $4 million two-storey multi-use pavilion which would not ordinarily be considered - but which is deemed more than appropriate for the four-hectare reserve, which is used by a myriad of sporting groups and the local CFA. As a sweetener, the progress association - homeless after being removed from Arthur Wren Hall some years ago - will be offered a new home at the reserve.

Some $20,000 would be spent bringing the current netball clubrooms up to scratch for the association’s use, with the netball club to make use of the new pavilion.

The only ‘losers’ are the tennis club members, after negotiations on their new home fell through on land near the Hampton Park Secondary College.

The rest of the money earmarked for the tennis club move will be held until the Booth reserve sports masterplan is completed, and further opportunities for improvements are identified. The council would then consider using more of those funds, if no competing use

Big build ahead for Scout group

By Andrew Cantwell

Hampton Park’s Robert Booth Reserve us used by a number of sporting groups, and the local CFA for training. is identified in the capital works program.

In agreeing to the funding swap, administrators also agreed to put the Booth reserve sports masterplan on public exhibition once a

revised draft is completed.

The public will have four weeks to pore over the plans before they head back to administrators for further consideration.

Narre Warren South Scouts group is all smiles after picking up a hefty cheque from Casey Council and permission to build a new Scout Hall, at the council’s last meeting of 2020.

The Scouts and the council have agreed that council-owned land at Baringa Park would make an ideal location for the group’s new hall.

The council will also contribute $350,000 towards the build. The sum has already been included in this year’s budget.

The approval fulfils a pledge by the former council in 2016 to back the Scout group in its push for a new home.

Plans submitted to the council show the proposed hall - including a multipurpose community space and a meeting room - fronting Oakgrove Drive.

A planning permit has previously been approved, in February last year, also permitting a reduction in the parking requirement given the nature of the build.

The Scouts advised the council they were ready to appoint a builder and proceed with construction early this year.

Under the arrangement with the council, the Scouts will lease the new building for a period of 10 years, with two further five-year extensions permitted.

The Scouts will also manage community use of the hall on behalf of the council.

12476674-CG04-21

NEW YEAR NEW CAREER NOW RECRUITING FOR OVER 3000 POLICE SCAN FOR POLICE CAREERS 8 STAR NEWS

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

Cat crisis: Numbers climb

By Mitchell Clarke The purr-fect time to adopt a furry friend is now, as a south-east animal shelter pleads for help amid a cat “crisis”.

The Lost Dogs’ Home, based in Cranbourne West and North Melbourne, has seen cat intake numbers climbing dramatically by the day.

About 800 cats are currently in care across the two shelters but that number could reach 1000 without “urgent assistance from the public”.

The Homes’ spokesperson, Suzana Talevski, said Covid-19 had contributed to the facility reaching “crisis point”.

“Kitten season has always been a challenge but since Covid lockdowns and restrictions it has become worse,” she explained.

“Nearly all councils suspended their cat trapping programs for most of the lockdowns.

This has made the stray cat’s problem even more problematic. Those cats that would normally have been trapped have been breeding, which of course has only added to the already overpopulated problem is some areas, and those litters were also mating as they had time to mature and mate.”

According to the Home, research has shown that just one pair of entire cats and their offspring can produce 420,000 cats in seven years.

In a bid to cope with the incoming felines, the shelter’s adoption centre will expand its days of operation and reduce adoption fees from Monday 18 January.

Now, an adult cat, which would usually cost $120, can be picked up for just $25, while a kitten, usually worth $470, can find a home for $235.

But the reminder remains that pets are for life, and only those who can provide a suitable home will be considered.

“During ‘Clear the Cat Shelter’, our thorough

Kittens Boo and Miss Spicy are in need of a fur-ever home. 225988

Animal attendant Ella with Soren, a three-yearold male domestic short hair ginger tabby.

225988 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

adoption process still applies to ensure all pets are matched with committed families who are able to offer a suitable home and lifetime of care. Cats and kittens will stay in our adoptions centre for as long as it takes to find them a home, but we would love for this to happen as

10,000 abandoned and stray cats and kittens every year. Current cat owners can play a part in the campaign by ensuring their felines are microchipped and desexed.

For more info and details on how to apply: https://dogshome.com/cleartheshelter.

soon as possible,’’ Ms Talevski added.

“Managing the population of homeless cats is a constant challenge for shelters and rescue groups across Australia.”

The open-intake shelter, which will never turn away a pet in need, takes in more than

Satur da Janua y 30 ry 10am -2pm

presents

Carnival Open Day Thinking of downsizing to a bigger life? Come along to our carnival day and see what resort living is all about at Lifestyle Casey Fields. ★ Barista coffee and lunch provided ★ Bring the grandchildren for our magic show and circus training ★ Try bowls and croquet

★ Lots of giveaways and prizes to be won ★ Come away with your own caricature ★ Community tours

2 Cameron Street, Cranbourne East VIC 3977 RSVP to 1300 50 55 60 by 28 January 12478538-SN04-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 9

NEWS

A safe place is now open

From left, Emerald resident Jess Nichols with daughter Annalise, 2, Casey Cardinia Libraries Emerald branch manager Jess Nichols, Chase, 7, and CCL CEO Chris Buckingham.

Back to open hours

By Jessica Anstice There’s great news for the readers of Casey and Cardinia, with Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) returning to normal, pre-Covid operating hours.

From 31 January all libraries, including Pakenham, Emerald, Bunjil Place, Cranbourne, Doveton, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park, will revert back to regular hours, including Saturdays and Sundays.

The iconic Casey Mobile Library will continue its normal operating hours, including Saturdays at Bunyip.

“We are simply delighted to be welcoming people back into our libraries. We know how important libraries are to the community,” CCL CEO Chris Buckingham said.

“They offer a safe place where people from all walks of life can catch up, study, participate in programs and borrow books.

“The library is a happy place for people. We are very much looking forward to returning to normal hours of operation at the end of January.”

Go to CCL.vic.gov.au to search for your local library’s opening hours.

Casey Cardinia Libraries CEO Chris Buckingham and Emerald Library branch manager Jess Nichols.

Casey’s Youth Information Centres (YIC) have now reopened and are back offering face to face referrals, information and personal support for local youth.

Young people visiting the Youth Information Centres will have access to technology and BYO games sessions, however some Covid-19 restrictions currently apply.

To ensure the safety of young people and staff, the number of people attending each session will be restricted, and there will be a 90-minute time-limit for each session to allow for cleaning to take place.

The centres reopened on 11 January. Until 30 January, the YIC opening hours will be: Narre Warren YIC - 1.30pm to 5pm, Cranbourne YIC - 9.30am to 5pm, except on Thursday when the hours are 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 8pm, Hampton Park YIC - 10.30am to 12.00pm, 1.30pm to 3pm, 3.30pm to 5pm and on Saturdays, 11am to 3.30pm.

Bookings are not required to enter the centres, however visitors will be required to scan the QR code at each centre’s entry and provide their details, in line with the State Government’s public health regulations.

The Cranbourne Customer Service Centre will also reopen on this date with modified hours of 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday.

For more information, visit: www. casey.vic.gov.au

· · ·

T: 03 5942 5238 A: 1/30 Commercial Dri ve, Pakenham W: pakenhammazda.com.au LMCT 11565

* Recommended Promotional Driveaway Price for Mazda CX-3 Neo Sport manual model CX-3E only. ** Recommended Promotional Driveaway Price for Mazda CX-5 Maxx Petrol FWD manual model CX-5J only. † Recommended Promotional Driveaway Price for Mazda CX-8 Sport Petrol FWD Auto CX-8C only. †† Recommended Promotional Driveaway Price for Mazda CX-9 Sport FWD model CX-9K only. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Offer only available on 2020 build models. While stocks last. ^Eligibility criteria applies.

12479701-SG04-21

10 STAR NEWS

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS Housing - in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions - is a hot-button issue. As ANDREW CANTWELL reports in the first of a series, it’s not availability that’s the issue - just look at the number of estates still popping up in the South East growth corridor - the issue is affordability.

Casey, we need to talk For far too many in Casey, the Great Australian Dream of owning your own home is just that ... a dream.

With stagnant wages, Covid-caused unemployment and underemployment, and rocketing house prices in recent years, more and more are falling into the dreamer category when it comes to home ownership.

Just this week, the REIV, the state’s peak group for the real estate sector, released data showing the median house price across greater Melbourne had jumped 9.5 per cent in the September quarter alone - during the Covid crisis - from $900,000 to $941,000, the largest increase since the year 2000.

Those still on reasonable incomes can at least chase the dream.

But for the poorly paid and those on support payments of some kind, there’s a harsher reality - for those on low and very low incomes, a roof of their own could be regarded as more of a wild fantasy.

Even for those on what’s known as ‘moderate’ incomes, significant numbers are in mortgage stress - spending an overly large proportion of their income on repayments, often at the cost of good healthcare education and nutrition - with the numbers continuing to rise during Covid.

For those in the rental market, the situation is more nightmarish, as rents seem to rise with the global warming rate rather than reality.

And few want to know about the plight of the homeless - the rough sleepers, the couchsurfers, the car and tent dwellers - who fall into the ‘too hard’ basket.

The private building industry - and governments pouring billions into first-home-owner, HomeBuilder and other stimulus schemes ably cater for the realistic ‘dreamers’ who make up the majority of home aspirants.

In some cases, tolerant parents are keeping underemployed adult offspring at home for much longer periods than they’re comfortable with.

While others with little support, low bank balances and crushed dreams must navigate a world of insecure private rental, too-often abusive relationships, emergency accommodation, rooming houses, caravans, stretched friendships and the streets.

But Casey Council, armed with a newly adopted Affordable Housing Strategy, is aiming to rekindle the dream for those - committing to an ambitious program with one aim - to get more social and affordable housing built in Casey.

It’s a hard road they’ve chosen.

It’s estimated that the Casey region is short by more than 5500 affordable houses right now.

That equates to more than 17,700 people looking for a secure roof over their heads.

And the shortfall is expected to almost double in the next 20 years to an estimated 10,200 dwellings.

At Casey Council administrators’ last meeting in 2020, a series of reports on the strategy were presented, also noting that a further 4800 emergency housing places would be needed over and above that to meet growing demand to 2041.

The reports noted that Casey Council could not possibly address the shortfall alone - a staggering 12 per cent of all new housing approvals to 2041 would need to be social and affordable housing.

To put that in perspective, between 2017 and 2019 a mere 12 social housing dwellings were added in Casey of 8354 residential housing approvals, or 0.14 per cent. More than 1000 new dwellings would have been required under the 12 per cent rule.

Even with an expected war chest of cash as a priority area under the State Government’s recently announced $5.3 billion social housing blitz, Casey faces a further significant hurdle.

Attitudes.

In community responses to the draft housing strategy, a significant number of Casey residents saw social housing as a State or Federal government issue - and not something that Casey should be involved in.

Casey’s greatest hurdle may be in convincing its residents that housing is an ‘us’ problem and not a ‘them’ problem.

After a year being bunkered down in their own homes as part of the response to Covid, residents’ capacity for humanity is about to be tested.

Want to talk about housing?

Contact andrew.cantwell@ starnewsgroup.com.au

Just one of the new estates being built in Casey, where a social housing shake-up has been called for.

St Francis Xavier College

Limited plac es available at o ur Officer Camp us Year 7 2021

Berwick, Officer, and Beaconsfield

St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive, co-educational Catholic Secondary College that offers a broad range of curriculum from Years 7 to 12.

We teach students to develop the skills of wellbeing to prepare them to not just be resilient to life’s challenges, but equip them with the necessary skills to flourish.

www.sfx.vic.edu.au

03 9707 3111

info@sfx.vic.edu.au

GET 2021 started!

12472554-SG49-20

12478158-SN04-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 11

Light Meals Available 9am - 3pm EGGS ON TOAST CHOICE OF FRIED/POACHED/SCRAMBLED EGGS SERVED ON SOURDOUGH $14

OPEN OMELETTE W/CHERRY TOMATOES, SPINACH, MUSHROOM & SOURDOUGH $19

VISTA MUESLI WITH MILK, NATURAL YOGHURT & MIXED BERRY COMPOTE $16

SMASHED AVO ON SOURDOUGH W/2 POACHED EGGS TOPPED W/CRUMBLED FETA & DRIZZLED W/OLIVE OIL $21

HAM & CHEESE TOASTIE $10

HAM, CHEESE & TOMATO TOASTIE $11

CHEESE & TOMATO TOASTIE $10

LAMB, TOMATO RELISH, SPINACH & CHEESE TOASTIE $12

EGG, BACON & TOMATO RELISH TOASTIE $12

HOMEMADE SCONES (SWEET OR SAVOURY) W/HOMEMADE JAM AND CREAM $51 | $9 FOR 2

Extras BACON $4 | MUSHROOMS $4 HASH BROWN $3 | SAUTÉED SPINACH $3 GRILLED TOMATO $3

Hot & Cold Drinks

BUTTER CHICKEN CURRY (GF) W/ RICE AND FLAT BREAD $24

VEGAN BURGER (V) VEGAN PATTIE W/ LETTUCE CARROT, CUCUMBER, TOMATO ONION AND BEETROOT RELISH. $22

HOKKIEN NOODLES STIR FRY (VG) TOSSED IN MIXED VEGGIES, SOY & CHILLI; FINISHED W/ FRIED SHALLOTS $20 - ADD CHICKEN $4

SLOW COOKED PULLED LAMB GREEK SALAD LETTUCED ONION, TOMATO, CUCUMBER, OLIVES & FETA, FINISHED W/ OLIVE OIL & LEMON JUICE DRESSING $24 - WITHOUT LAMB $19 (VG, GF)

CHICKEN SCALLOPINI (GF) CHICKEN BREAST SAUTEED IN A WHITE WINED BACON & MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE, SERVED W/ STEAMED VEGETABLES $26

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN PARMA W/ HAM, NAPOLI, PINEAPPLE, CHEESE, CHIPS & SALAD $25

AMIGO’S CHICKEN PARMA

Smoothies - $9

W/ SALSA, GUAC, JALAPENO’S, CHEESE, CHIPS & SALAD $25

BEGREEN

CAJUN CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER

SPINACH | BANANA | KIWI | CUCUMBER | OJ

W/ LETTUCE, SWISS CHEESE, CARAMELISED ONION, CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE & SIDE CHIPS $22

TROPICAL BLITZ MANGO | PINEAPPLE | OJ

VANNI’S OPEN SOUVLAKI

STRAWBERRY SMASH STRAWBERRY | BANANA | OJ

Milk Shakes - $7 CHOC | STRAWBERRY | VANILLA | BANANA CARAMEL | BLUE HEAVEN MAKE IT A THICK SHAKE ADD $2

Soft Drinks & Juice - $4.5 PEPSI | LEMONADE | SUNKIST | SOLO | PEPSI MAX - (BOTTLED)

YOUR CHOICE OF LAMB, CHICKEN OR MIXED MEAT W/ PITA BREAD, GREEK SALAD, GARLIC SAUCE & HERBED CHIPS $25

NICKO’S LEMON & HERB CALAMARI (GF) SERVED W/ GREEK SALAD, CHIPS AND GARLIC SAUCE $24

MOUSSAKA GREEK STYLE LASAGNA W/ LAMB BOLOGNESE LAYERS OF EGGPLANT & POTATO FINISHED WITH BECHAMEL CHEESE SAUCE SERVED W/ GREEK SALAD $23

MINERAL WATER - ORANGE MANGO | LEMON LIME | LEMON LIME BITTERS | PLAIN KOMBUCHA $5 - PEACH | STRAWBERRY | APPLE APPLE | ORANGE

Tea - $4.5

Entrée GARLIC PIZZA (V) $10

MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)

ENGLISH BREAKFAST | CHAMOMILE | MINT | LEMON EARL GREY | GREEN

$12

Coffee by

W/ LEMON WEDGE $10

ST.ALi Single Origin Organic - Wide Awake Cup $4 - Mug $5

LATTE | CAPPUCCINO | FLAT WHITE LONG BLACK | LONG/SHORT MACCHIATO SPICED/VANILLA CHAI | ADD $ ICED COFFEE $7

YIA YIA’S DOLMADES (6) (GF, V)

GRILLED SAGANAKI W/ OLIVE OIL, HERBS AND LEMON WEDGE (V) $13

CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS W/ STEAMED RICE AND SATAY SAUCE (GF) $13

TRIO OF DIPS

ICED CHOCOLATE $7 HOT CHOCOLATE | ADD $.50

W/ WARM PITA BREAD (V) $14

MINI SPRING ROLLS

HONEY | VANILLA | CARAMEL | HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE | EXTRA SHOT

Milks CALDERMEADE FARMS - FULL CREAM | SKINNY MILKLAB ALMOND+$1 | SOY+$1 | LACTOSE-FREE+$1

Main Kitchen

CHICKEN PARMA

W/ HAM, NAPOLI, CHEESE, FRIES & SIDE SALAD $25

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL W/ GRAVY, CHIPS, SIDE SALAD & FRIED EGG $24

FISH N CHIPS W/ FRESH LEMON,TARTAR & SIDE SALAD $23

VISTA BURGER & CHIPS W/ BACON, CHEESE, TOMATO, LETTUCE, EGG & SAUCE $20

PENNE CARBONARA SAUTEED ONION BACON & GARLIC IN A CREAMY WHITE WINE SAUCE FINISHED WITH EGG YOLK AND PARMESAN CHEESE $22

SERVED W/ SWEET CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE (6) (V) $10

Kid’s Menu NUGGETS & CHIPPIES $14

FISH N’ CHIPPIES $14

MINI OPEN SOUVLAKI W/CHIPS $14

PENNE NAPOLI $14

Desserts WILDBERRY CHEESECAKE (GF) NEW YORK CHEESECAKE - $14 DEATH BY CHOCOLATE CAKE COOKIES & CREAM CAKE LEMON MERINGUE CAKE FLOURLESS ORANGE CAKE (GF) ICE CREAM SUNDAE W/ CHOCOLATE TOPPING & SWEET CANDY BAKLAVA & PISTACHIO ICE CREAM

40 Lakeside Boulevard Pakenham (Cardinia Cultural Centre) Bookings/inquiries : 59450015

12476144-SG51-20

Extras - $1

KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY

KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY

KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY

KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY

FOLLOW US @THEVISTACAFE - LEAVE A REVIEW - LOCAL FAVOURITE - FOLLOW US @THEVISTACAFE

FOLLOW US @THEVISTACAFE - LEAVE A REVIEW - LOCAL FAVOURITE - FOLLOW US @THEVISTACAFE 12 STAR NEWS

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

NEWS

Voices of Casey at the 2020 Fiddlers Green Christmas Carols.

Choir back in full voice

By Danielle Kutchel With Covid restrictions easing, local choir Voices of Casey is looking forward to restarting rehearsals.

The choir’s rehearsals will begin from Monday 1 Feburary and will continue weekly on Mondays (except during school holidays) from 7pm at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village.

Voices of Casey is a non-auditioned mixed choir and welcomes all enthusiastic as well as seasoned singers.

Members will enjoy a mix of classical, middle-of-the-road, old classics and pop music.

Concerts held over the year are arranged according to a theme and music is tailored to the event, thanks to the talents of music director Kerry Gerraty.

Manager of Voices of Casey, Paulien George, said joining the choir was a good opportunity to have fun and make new friends who all enjoy singing.

For further information contact Paulien on 0412 741 195 or voicesofcasey@gmail.com, or join the rehearsal on Monday 1 February at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village, 57 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick.

Federation Uni releases strong first round offers

By Jessica Anstice A Berwick university has made more than 400 offers since the release of Year 12 students’ ATAR scores in late December.

Nursing, exercise and sport science, performing arts and visual arts, physiotherapy and education were among the most popular programs for prospective students at Federation University this year.

The university will welcome 431 new students to its Berwick campus as part of the first round of Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) offers.

“As the number one university in Victoria for undergraduate teaching quality, student support and graduate full-time employment, students know they will get the high-quality education they need to pursue their career dreams,” Federation University vice-chancellor and president, Professor Duncan Bentley said.

“At our spacious regional campuses students will have the opportunity to engage with their teachers and peers and embrace the rich experience of university life.”

Across its three campuses, including Berwick, 1055 offers were made to domestic higher education students, while an additional 178 were made in the early November round.

This is a 12.7 per cent increase of round one offers compared to last year for Federation University.

VTAC offers account for around one

Federation University vice-chancellor and president, Professor Duncan Bentley. third of domestic enrolments at Federation University, with the majority of applications being made directly to the university. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

LOT 20/179 Pound Road, Hampton Park

Price: $529,000

LOT 25/179 Pound Road, Hampton Park

Price: $ 564,950

Description: PARKVIEW ESTATE - QUALITY HOUSE+LAND PACKAGES TO SUIT YOU’RE LIFESTYLE. 3 2 1 179A POUND ROAD HAMPTON PARKBUY NOW SETTLE IN 2022.

This is your opportunity to secure a complete turn-key luxury home package in Hampton Park. Every conceivable luxury has been thought of to ensure this home provides an effortless and luxurious lifestyle which suits modern day living. Enjoy the best of Hampton Park in the heart of Melbourne’s south east & be surrounded by an abundance of local amenities, Such as freeway, schools public transport and walking distance to the train station.

Agent: Khalid Sarwari 0422 406 745

Description: PARKVIEW ESTATE - QUALITY HOUSE+LAND PACKAGES TO SUIT YOU’RE 3 2 2 LIFESTYLE. 179A POUND ROAD HAMPTON PARKBUY NOW SETTLE IN 2022.

This is your opportunity to secure a complete turn-key luxury home package in Hampton Park. Every conceivable luxury has been thought of to ensure this home provides an effortless and luxurious lifestyle which suits modern day living.

Enjoy the best of Hampton Park in the heart of Melbourne’s south east & be surrounded by an abundance of local amenities, Such as freeway, schools public transport and walking distance to the train station.

Agent: Khalid Sarwari 0422 406 745

LOT 27/179 Pound Road, Hampton Park

10 Heyington Road, Narre Warren

Price: $629,950

Price: $650,000 - $670,000

Description: PARKVIEW ESTATE - QUALITY HOUSE+LAND PACKAGES TO SUIT YOU’RE LIFESTYLE. 4 2 2 179A POUND ROAD HAMPTON PARKBUY NOW SETTLE IN 2022.

This is your opportunity to secure a complete turn-key luxury home package in Hampton Park. Every conceivable luxury has been thought of to ensure this home provides an effortless and luxurious lifestyle which suits modern day living. Enjoy the best of Hampton Park in the heart of Melbourne’s south east & be surrounded by an abundance of local amenities, Such as freeway, schools public transport and walking distance to the train station.

Agent: Khalid Sarwari 0422 406 745

Description: INVESTORS/FIRST HOME BUYERS/DEVELOPERS ALLERT! 4 2 PERFCTLY SITUATED IN A RE-ZONED LOCATION ONLY 600m WALK TO FOUNTAIN GATE. Situated in the highly sought after within enjoy the closeness walking distance to Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre a stones throw to Monash Freeway short distance to schools and public transport, this perfect four-bedroom home ticks all the boxes. Its family friendly location adds to the appeal with a choice of schools and parks all within walking distance. The home offers two living zones including a quiet laser clear decking on side of the home.

455 Princes Highway, Narre Warren

15 Addison Close, Officer

Price: $775,000 - $835,000

Description: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 455 PRINCESS HIGHWAY NARRE WARREN

4

2

2

This family home features four-bedroom home with built-in robes, two renovated bathrooms including a full en-suite to master, polished timber floorboards, formal lounge. Great, spacious timber kitchen, ample cupboard space and gas cooking along with stainless steel appliances overlooking the meals area. Ducted heating throughout, wall mounted air con and a secure double carport. There is also a second driveway to access the backyard a great sized block, (approx. 724m2) for the whole family!

Is situated directly across the road from Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre and Bunjil Place and only a short Monash Freeway walk distance to the Narre Warren train station schools. Being perfect for the growing family or keen developer (STCA).

Agent: Abraham Namdar 0432 065 867

Price: $555,000

Description: BRAND NEW UNIT IN OFFICER PREMIER LOCATION 3 2 2 Are you looking to break into the property market for the first time? Looking for the ideal investment or to downsize?

This brand new unit conveniently located in sought after estate in Officer , short distance to primary and secondary schools, shopping centres, short drive to Officer Train station , M1 Freeway access just minutes away and walking to main roads makes the daily commute much more enjoyable. If you’re a first home buyer, you may be eligible for the $10,000 FHOG and stamp duty savings Don’t miss out the opportunity.

Agent: Khalid Sarwari 0422 406 745

Agent: Gayan Kandangomuwe 0433 516 932 | Esmail Namdar 0498 577 554

8 Sanctuary Rise, Narre Warren Description: LARGE ENOUGH TO CATER FOR ALL!

Price: $820,000 - $890,000 5

2

An exciting opportunity to secure this beautiful property in a highly desirable location within close proximity to M1 freeway, Princes Hwy, Westfield Fountain Gate, Primary and Secondary Schools. Additional features include: gas dusted heating & cooling, an ultimate wood heater, garden shed, large laundry, external security shutters, solar panels, 7000ltr water tank with electric pump plus so much more that only an inspection could provide an insight.

Agent: Khalid Sarwari 0422 406 745

2

14 Lantana Drive, Narre Warren

Price: $600,000-$650,000

Description: IMMACULATELY PRESENTED HOME IN PEACEFUL LOCALE 3 1 2 Perfectly situated in highly sought after area in Narre Warren Close to all amenities, this neat spacious home is perfect for first home buyers or investors. Featuring 3 great size bedrooms all with built in robes, central bathroom, two separate living areas, and fully renovated kitchen with plenty of bench and storage space. Outside is a large elevated undercover entertaining area with relaxing views perfect for hosting a BBQ with family and friends. Outdoors is impressive with a large yard for the kids to play. Year round comfort is assured with evaporative cooling, ducted heating and ceiling fans.

Agent: Gayan Kandangomuwe 0433 516 932 | Khalid Sarwari 0422 406 745

www.onlyestateagents.com.au | P: (03) 8786 8889 | 13/3 Webb Street, Narre Warren 3805, VIC

ONLY one thing left to do...

12478928-SN04-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 13

NEWS

Now hear the ladies roar!

By Danielle Kutchel Berwick’s newest Lions Club has been officially chartered in an afternoon filled with the appropriate pomp and ceremony.

The Lioness Club of Berwick, which had been chartered since 1984, was converted into the Lions Club of Berwick Lionesses in a special ceremony at the Cardinia Park Hotel on Sunday 17 January.

Lions district governor Graham Cockerell - well respected for his years of involvement with the service organisation - conducted the induction of the 19 newest Lions, impressing upon each of them the solemnity and importance of their new role.

“Membership in Lions Club is a privilege, it’s by invitation,” he said at the service.

“You’re about to become members of the world’s largest and most active service club.

“Lionism is a cooperative effort in which all of us must participate with our time and talents to be successful in our efforts.”

One by one, the new members stepped forward to receive their certificate of membership and a badge representing their new position within the community and the service organisation.

He praised the group for continuing to serve the community over the past few years after the demise of the Lions Club in Berwick, and recognised the commencement of “a new era”.

There had been some consternation among

The new members of the Lions Club of Berwick Lionesses.

The club’s new charter, left, next to the original Lionesses charter of 1984.

Immediate past district governor Neil Wingrave, left, with the new board.

the Lionesses when news of the changeover first reached their ears, according to new club president Wendy Keogh.

Some months ago, the club was told that by

June 2021, the Lioness program would no longer be supported by sponsorship and that for them to be able to continue, they would need to convert to Lions Clubs.

Some members felt that this break in Lioness tradition was too much and consequently resigned.

But Ms Keogh said the 19 new members would stand ready to support those in need throughout their tenure with the club.

Immediate past district governor Neil Wingrave was also on hand on the day to induct the new club’s board members.

Ms Keogh will be joined by three others on the board: Lion Pat Ormerod was elected to the position of club membership chairperson; Lion Helen Bird was elected to club treasurer; and Lion Jan Williams is the new club secretary.

Narre Warren Lions, who have acted as sponsors, provided the Lionesses with a new bannerette to recognise the partnership.

Mr Cockerell also presented Ms Keogh with his own personal bannerette, representing the qualities of Lions members.

Ms Keogh said members were looking forward to getting back into the community now that Covid restrictions have eased.

While the events of 2020 meant that many of their usual fundraisers couldn’t take place, she said the Lionesses had managed to make a small donation to Transit Soup Kitchen in Narre Warren.

The first sausage sizzle of 2021 will be held on 13 February at Coles in South Berwick.

“We’re ready to carry on the service that’s been taking place since 1984,” she said.

FOCUS ON … JOIN YOUR LOCAL CLUB

Successful year celebrated

Karlie Grace Dancers have an amazing vision for 2021 with expanding to take over an adjoining complex. 225415

• Performing Arts Training Est. 1991 • All Ages • All Abilities • All Styles

Karlie Grace Dancers in Berwick has just celebrated another successful year.

However, 2020 was a year like no other for the dance school and its students. Whilst the presence of COVID-19 caused massive disruption to classes for 8 months, the studio Principal Karlie Johnson, took this in her stride and pirouetted to move the entire school online from April through to November, running Zoom classes for her students.

The KGD students thrived amongst all the uncertainty and rose to the challenges through not one but two lockdown periods showing the resilience, determination, grit, and self-discipline they are taught as Karlie Grace Dancers. These values shone through and were a true testament to the students.

Throughout the year, the KGD team nurtured their students, guiding them to find their ‘inner grace’ by encouraging students to pursue excellence in line with their mission which is; creating dancers who are technical, versatile, and ready for the performing arts industry in an inviting atmosphere. Students are encour-

Aspire. Accelerate. Achieve

*Classical Ballet (Cecchetti Method) * Jazz (International Dance Technique syllabus) *Tap (SFD syllabus) * Contemporary * Hip Hop * Acrobatics *Reputable Preschool program; KGD KIDZ * Ballet Exams (Cecchetti Method) *VCE VET Dance *Nationally Accredited Courses in Cert II & III in DANCE *Reformer Pilates *Body Conditioning *Stretch & Strength *Competitions for Troupes & Soloists

www.cathy-lea.com 9704-7324

WWW.KGDANCERS.COM. / INFO@KGDANCERS.COM 12476120-CG02-21

14 STAR NEWS

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

12479432-SG04-21

Contact us to join the Cathy-Lea community in 2021

0397698820/ 96 ENTERPRISE AVE BERWICK

aged to uphold the studio motto ‘Aspire, Accelerate, Achieve’.

Boasting an extremely high calibre of dance teachers, all of whom have extensive experience in professional dance and teaching. They provide a welcoming, nurturing, and encouraging environment for their students to thrive in.

Karlie Grace Dancers cater to all ages - toddlers to late teens and they’re leading the way with their popular Pre-school; KGD KIDZ program running classes that inspire and engage the natural tendencies that little ones have to dance! Offering a range of dance styles from Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary to Hip Hop and Acrobatics there is an endless opportunity to find a style that your child will love and the option to change and trial different styles on their dance journey. KGD graduates either pave their way in full-time dance, with some of this year’s students securing places at Transit Dance, Patrick Studios, and Ministry of Dance to pursue careers as professional dancers, and others continue with the Graduate program where they will take part in their Cecchetti Ballet Teachers Exams.

Karlie Grace Dancers have an amazing vision for 2021 with expanding to take over an adjoining complex. This will allow students to access another professional dance studio the size of the Bunjil Theatre stage, along with access to a Pilates reformer studio. Behind the scenes, preparation has begun for the 10thanniversary celebration that will be set on the grounds of Gumbuya World in March – a one of a kind outdoor dance festival ‘KAR-CHELLA’! This will be a family-friendly day out that all students are invited to take part in.

In addition to this Karlie Grace Dancers now offer Nationally recognised and Government Accredited courses in Certificate II & III in dance for 2021, along with VCE VET DANCE. These courses are open not only to the KGD students but also to the wider community. If you’d like more information regarding the VCE VET Dance courses or are interested in joining the KGD dance family please contact info@kgdancers.com and to find out more about what makes the KGD team standout from the crowd by visit www.kgdancers. com. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

A different Aussie Day No public Australia Day events will be run in the City of Casey this year, due to the impacts and risks associated with Covid-19.

The divisive day, on 26 January, is a time to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history.

In a statement, the City of Casey said: “We acknowledge that Australia day is not celebrated in the same way across our community, or in some cases, at all. Australia Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the resilience and survival of Aboriginal culture and its people.”

This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, no public Australia Day events will be held, however, many council-run facilities, like Wilson Botanic Park to attractions like Myuna Farm, will be open to the public.

“Australia Day is an occasion to reflect on what we have achieved, what we can be proud of and acknowledge the contribution that every Australian makes to our diverse, great nation,” a council statement read.

“This is why we continue to run the Casey Australia Day Awards, which recognise and honour outstanding people in the Casey community who consistently go above and beyond in their contribution to the Casey community as a volunteer, professional or community member.”

This year, Covid-19 restrictions permitting, Casey’s Australia Day Awards finalists will be invited to a 2021 event. At this ceremony, Casey’s Citizens of the Year will be announced.

Casey’s Young Citizen of the Year will be crowned alongside a senior citizen and a

Lakyn Bryant from Upwey at last year’s Australia Day celebrations. 203155 community group.

The awards ceremony is invite-only but it will be livestreamed to the community on

Picture: GARY SISSONS

Facebook, so the public can recognise and acknowledge the achievements of the municipalities most outstanding residents.

Seventy people will become our newest Australian Citizens at a private ceremony hosted by the City of Casey on Tuesday 26 January.

FOCUS ON … AUSTRALIA DAY

Sparkie’s focus on service O’Brien Electrical Narre Warren is your local electrician for all residential electrical services.

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 annual O’Brien Monkey Off Your Back charity fundraiser and O’Brien task force which partnered with Ronald McDonald House in 2019 for the upgrade of thier Melbourne facility.

O’Brien Electrical Narre Warren is located at 84 Abeckett Rd, Narre Warren North. Contact them on narrewarren@electrical.obrien. com.au or 8790 6554. Open 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Rare and unusual fish finds Iconic Australian owned family business Lots of Fins has just celebrated one year in their new premises on Victor Crescent, Narre Warren.

Owner Paul Furlong, who has 30 years of experience in fish keeping, said the move was necessary to cater for their clients.

“We just found we’ve been so popular, the premise was too small. We wanted to expand to offer a bigger range of aquariums and fish supplies.”

Lots of Fins offers a range of products, from small tanks ideal for families and children, through to bigger aquariums for enthusiasts.

Paul said the shop offers many breeds of rare fish and underwater plants.

“Without a shadow of a doubt, we have the biggest range of fish in Melbourne - over 300 species. We have a big range of aquatic live plants including lots of rare and unusual things.”

There are over 20 display tanks for customers to marvel at while they make their decisions. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Your local electrician for all residential needs.

“Proudly Australian Owned”

NEW CAFÉ IS ATTRACTING GREAT REVIEWS & INTEREST

“Proudly Australian owned and operated.

This NEW little “Gourmet Café” is set amongst a tranquil environment of tropical fish & marine coral reefs

Cafe Now OPEN PH: 87387549

96 Victor Cres Narre Warren Open 7 days 10-6pm & NOW 10-9pm Thursday & Friday

Paul Furlong at Lots of Fins in Narre Warren.

223115

Visit Lots of Fins at 96 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren. The store is open 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm and 9pm on Fridays. Find out more at www.lotsoffinsaquarium.com.au, and learn more about Paul’s charity, Revive the Kids at www.revivethekids.com.au.

“Driftwood Café” Expires Sunday January 31st (One per person/group. Not valid with any other offer or VCC)

Present Coupon

$5.00 FREE VOUCHER 12479321-ACM04-21

12479091-CG04-21

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 15

NEWS

Featuring over 100 artists across four venues over four weekends, Sangam 2021 Performing Arts Festival of South Asia and Diaspora, presents an eclectic range of music, dance, spoken word, comedy, classical, contemporary and experimental performances.

Classical and contemporary South Asian dance at Dancehouse with Sangam Commissions featuring two international and five Victorian artists at extraordinary premiere showings over three evenings.

The rise of eclectic arts Featuring over 100 artists across four venues over four weekends, Sangam 2021 Performing Arts Festival of South Asia and Diaspora, presents an eclectic range of music, dance, spoken word, comedy, classical, contemporary and experimental performances.

Being held on February 20, 27, March 6, March 11-13, 2021 at Abbotsford Convent, The Drum Theatre, Bunjil Place and Dancehouse, Sangam 2021 builds on the inaugural threeday festival held in November 2019, which brought together 80 award-winning South Asian and Australian artists of diverse backgrounds.

The 2021 festival reunites the highly successful artistic team of Dr. Priya Srinivasan, Hari Sivanesan and Uthra Vijay who led Sangam in 2019.

Based in Naarm/ Melbourne on unceded land, Sangam acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Wurundjeri and Bunnuwurung people and is guided by Blakdance.

With support from the Victorian Government and Co-produced by Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV), the 2021 Festival presents: A day at Abbotsford Convent dedicated to immersive and eclectic experiences including a family focused afternoon with Raga Immersion, Yoga, Bollywood dancing and Henna painting followed by an evening of short spoken word, experimental music/dance, screen performances by 18 diverse South Asian artists.

The Earth Matters Walking Experience in Dandenong offers audiences a unique participatory interactive experience.

This walking tour will showcase the best of classical performance in Melbourne in experimental sites along with exciting and rarely seen combinations of music and dance performances.

Experimental performances at Bunjil Place, featuring 15 artists from the South East region mentored by renowned local and international artists over six months.

Classical and contemporary South Asian dance at Dancehouse with Sangam Commissions featuring two international and five Victorian artists at extraordinary premiere showings over three evenings.

With Panel discussions both online and live at the Convent and Dancehouse, the festival is 16 STAR NEWS

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

not to be missed.

Speaking about Sangam 2021, Priya Srinivasan said: “We are so grateful to see the interest and excitement for South Asian Australian artists and artistic practices grow. Through Covid and our severe lockdown we had to innovate connecting the local with global which enabled surprising and beautiful relationships, learnings and performances that you will see at our festival. It shows how resilient artists of colour and how needed new voices are to truly reflect Australia as it is today”.

As in 2019, MAV has co-produced Sangam 2021, as part of its commitment to leading sector transformation by empowering artistled frameworks that model international best practice.

“As the leading diversity arts company in Victoria, MAV is a critical support for creative practitioners wishing to challenge systems of cultural production and consumption,” MAV CEO Veronica Pardo said.

“We believe Sangam is an exemplar of how things can be done to ensure a more equitable and representative arts sector.

With experiences happening across four weekends, in venues spread across Melbourne’s city center and periphery, there is something for everyone in this year’s free and ticketed program.

Enjoy a family friendly afternoon of immersive music/dance experiences with a fun dash of Indian and South Asian food and Culture.

Indulge in evenings dedicated to short spoken word, experimental music/dance and screen performances.

Engage in site specific performances and classical and contemporary South Asian dance, and participate in scintillating panel discussions with Sangam 2021.

Know more and book tickets at www.sangam.com.au Sangam is a proud partner of MAV. It is supported by Creative Victoria, Australia Council for the Arts, City of Melbourne, City of Greater Dandenong and Yarra City Council.

Its venue partners are Abbotsford Convent, The Drum Theatre, Dancehouse and Bunjil Place.

Guided by Blakdance. Supported by Ausdance Victoria, Peril Magazine and SouthAsian Today.

With Panel discussions both online and live at the Convent and Dancehouse, the festival is not to be missed.

The 2021 festival reunites the highly successful artistic team of Dr. Priya Srinivasan, Hari Sivanesan and Uthra Vijay who led Sangam in 2019. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

FOCUS ON … MEDICALLY SPEAKING

Book in an eye test Common conditions that can lead to blurred vision include hyperopia (longsightedness), myopia (shortsightedness) and astigmatism, all of which can present in childhood.

“There’s lots of research into preventing the progression of myopia, with the advent of specialty glasses lenses and contact lenses that have become recently available” says Gemma.

“Many parents with myopia will remember getting stronger glasses almost every year during their childhood/teen years and feeling helpless to stop it. Well, that is no longer necessarily the case, which surprises many people”.

As the beginning of the school year approaches, Optometrist Gemma Cowan from Beaconsfield Eyecare reminds us that booking your child in for an eye test should be on the to-do list.

“Now is a great time to ensure that your child’s visual system is working efficiently, so they have the best chance of maximising their learning efforts in the classroom” says Gemma.

“Kids vision has the potential to change quite rapidly, so I recommend annual eye examinations, especially with the increase in screen time we see in this modern era”.

However, it’s not just blurry vision that can affect learning. How your child focusses their eyes, controls their eye movements, and how they process the information they see can all affect learning performance in the class room.

“Your child may have clear vision, but if there is an issue with eye movements it can affect how they track words when reading, resulting in losing their place or skipping words”.

You can make an appointment with Gemma at Beaconsfield Eyecare by phoning 8726 9977 or visiting beaconsfieldeyecare.com.au

Make an appointment with Gemma at Beaconsfield Eyecare for your child.

A thankyou, from Blooms The Chemist On behalf of my team at Blooms The Chemist Casey Central, thank you for your continued support throughout the whirlwind that was 2020.

Community is at the heart of Blooms The Chemist - we couldn’t do what we do without our valued customers, supporters and fellow local businesses. This was even more evident when restrictions and lockdowns started, and we found ourselves becoming a hub for the community to connect with others, whilst continuing to provide crucial access to healthcare services.

The team at Blooms The Chemist Casey Central are proud to be more than just your average pharmacy. We know and understand our customers and their families well, throughout multiple generations and life

The Team at Blooms the Chemist Casey Central. stages. Because of this, we have different specialists available on the ground, such as a Naturopath, to offer a wider range of health services to better support you. We’ve also been able to introduce new initiatives to better support the broader community, such as offering our customers the ability to donate

menstrual products and baby formula for those who need them.

We are so excited to share with you, our local community, that we have been recognised as Store of the Year in Blooms The Chemist’s annual awards. Personally, I am also humbled to have been awarded the title of 2020’s Blooms The Chemist Retail Manager of the Year.

As Retail Manager, I am so proud of what we do as a local pharmacy, and I want to take this opportunity to thank my team for their dedication and hard work, and our community for your continued commitment and trust in us as a healthcare service. I feel very lucky to say that I love my job and am privileged that this is my profession.

For more information or to get in touch, please visit our friendly staff in-store or check out our Facebook page

CASEY CENTRAL ASK US FREE HOW Local Delivery Service available *Terms and 7 days a week conditions apply *

Blooms The Chemist Casey Central Shop 132-134 Casey Central Shopping Centre, 400 Narre Warren Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South VIC 3805

P 9704 8166 E casey@blooms.net.au

12478681-JW04-21

By Charlene Cerros, Blooms The Chemist Casey Central

bloomsthechemist.com.au

12408113-RC04-19

Always there to support you through the COVID-19 pandemic

Casey Osteopathic Health Services Servicing The Beaconsfield Community for over 19 years.

Bulk billed eye tests Specialising in children’s vision Prevention of myopia progression Book now before the school year starts

WE MAKE CASEY CARDINIA SMILE

For more information & professional friendly service, please contact: Casey Osteopathic Health Services

12479030-SN04-21

Address: 45 Wallace St, Beaconsfield VIC 3807 Phone: 8726 9977 www.https://www.beaconsfieldeyecare.com.au/

Members of the Australian Osteopathic Association

SATURDAY & EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 2 STELLA ST, BEACONSFIELD

OPEN 6 DAYS

PH: 9769 9881

Sore Feet or Legs?

Call

Orthodontic Treatment for children and adults utilising the latest technologies including SureSmile, Invisalign, lingual and clear appliances.

We offer flexible, interest free payment plans to make orthodontics accessible to everyone.

g

Strict hygiene and physical distancing policies in place

FEB 2021

*

WE CAN HELP! CALL 1300 328 300 ff O $50 ist

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.30 pm

9330 0702 info@seortho.com.au www.seortho.com.au 12476827-SN02-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

diatr to po offer redeem tion *Men consult to at

Cnr Clyde Rd & Moondara Dr, BERWICK

12447879-SN19-20

Relocatin

OPEN throughout Covid-19 with optional TELEHEALTH online & phone consults Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 17

NEWS

The dance of love

Performers continued to rehearse via digital technologies for its upcoming production of the Victorian Amateur Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical.

Priscilla is planned

By Jessica Anstice Cardinia Performing Arts Company worked tirelessly through the coronavirus lockdown to finish more than 200 spectacular costumes and style 100 wigs that will now grace the stage in April.

When Covid-19 shut its production down in its tracks in early March last year, the performing arts company wasn’t deterred from doing what it loves.

Performers continued to rehearse via digital technologies for its upcoming production of the Victorian Amateur Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical.

In 1994 an independent Aussie film about two drag queens and a transsexual woman on a fabulous road trip travelling across the desert

from Sydney to the Alice became an unlikely worldwide box-office - and Oscar-winning - hit.

In 2006 the stage production premiered at the Lyric theatre in Sydney and has made its way to London’s West End, Broadway now to Pakenham.

With fun, friendship and discovery along the way, Priscilla addresses homophobia and transphobia in the wider Australian community in the late 1990s and the overall need for equality and acceptance in society.

Cardinia Performing Arts Company are celebrating 20 years of producing Music Theatre for the community and Priscilla Queen of the Desert makes the first show of its 20th year celebration.

“We survived a pandemic, held our head high, and have come out stronger than ever,

despite this road bump,” Cardinia Performing Arts Company producer Scott Hili said.

Mr Hili has put a lot of love and camp into getting the bus back on the road post Covid.

“In an age of the glossy, beautiful drag popularised on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Stephen Elliot’s Priscilla still stands apart as a home grown Australian Musical,” he said.

“With our non-replica original production of this typical fish-out-of-water tale we continue to address LGBTQIAP+ concerns in Australian society using the arts to address and educate on these values using community theatre.”

“I cannot recommend Priscilla Queen of the Desert at CPAC highly enough. I’ve seen this cast at work and it’s going to be the best re-entry to music theatre after Covid-19 that will be talked about for years.”

The community-based Narre Warren Bowls Club is inviting Casey and Cardinia residents to learn to tango on Monday nights and the first lesson is free.

“No partner or experience required,” Tango Gippsland founder dance instructor Carlos Argentina said.

“As long as you can walk-you can tango and if you wait too long for the perfect moment, the perfect moment will pass you by. Like many before you, you will discover that your future will be enriched with joyous tango experiences, but be warned, tango is addictive.”

Carlos believes that he will be able to help community members discover how the dance they call tango will “ignite the hidden fire of desires within”.

He believes it would make anyone’s life “extraordinary”.

Carlos has debunked assumptions about Argentine tango, including the fact it is not ballroom tango, all about stage performances, remotely comparable to Dancing with the Stars, a dance that can be mastered in a day or a series of memorised steps or patterns.

Summing up, Carlos says that describing Argentine tango in words is like giving someone a haircut over the phone. “It will only be deficient and substandard at best when compared to the real experience,” he added.

“It takes a minute to fall in love with tango. It is elusive and addictive. It is obsessive and blissful. It can take you through a rainbow of emotions in a single song. It is never the same exact dance.”

Contact Carlos on 0419 098 083 or email at carlos@tangogippsland.com

Where to pick up your FREE Beaconsfield Beaconsfield Tattslotto 55 Old Princes Highway Beaconsfield Kaye Charles Real Estate Shop 2, 6-10 Old Princes Highway Beaconsfield Bendigo Bank Shop 6, 52-62 Old Princes Highway Beaconsfield Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O Neil Road Beaconsfield Woolworths Beaconsfield 28 Sylvia Road Berwick Brentwood Milkbar 24 Bemersyde Drive Berwick Bemersyde Bakery 6/84 Bemersyde Drive Berwick R and R Real Estate 1 Clyde Road Berwick Century 21 Real Estate 9 Clyde Road Berwick Eden Rise Shopping Village 1 Corner Oshea Rd & Clyde Rd Berwick Coles Supermarket Parkhill Plaza Shopping Centre 1 Corner Oshea Rd & Clyde Rd Berwick Berwick Springs Lucky Lotto Shop 10/1 Corner Oshea Rd & Clyde Rd Berwick Grants Estate Agents 3a Gloucester Avenue Berwick Berwick Newsagency 29 High Street Berwick Ray White Real Estate 42 High Street Berwick Alex Scott and Staff Real Estate 49 High Street Berwick Harcourts Real Estate 20 High Street Berwick Neilson Partners 1st National 57 High Street Berwick Gluten Free and Chocolate 9/48 High Street Berwick O'Brien Real Estate 56-58 High Street Berwick St John of God Hospital 75 Kangan Drive Berwick Chris Peake Real Estate 18 Langmore Lane Berwick Woolworths Shopping Centre 1-9 Lyall Road Berwick Mansfield Street Foodmart 157-159 Mansfield Street Berwick Parkhill Plaza News and Lotto Shop 13, 215-225 Parkhill Drive Berwick Chemist Discount Centre Shop 2, 215-225 Parkhill Drive Berwick Coles Supermarket Parkhill Plaza Shopping Centre Shop 19, 215-225 Parkhill Drive Berwick Coles Berwick Central 2 Richardson Grove Berwick Hocking Stuart Real Estate Suite 2, 16 Langsmore Lane Hallam 7 Eleven Service Station 38-40 Hallam South Road Hallam Joes Mini Mart 117 Hinrichsen Drive Hallam Coles Hallam 2 Princes Domain Drive Hallam Raine and Horne Real Estate - Hallam 2 Spring Square Hallam Hallam Square News 42 Spring Square Narre Warren Ritchies IGA Shop 4/14 Webb Street

Narre Warren Ritchies IGA Shop 4/14 Webb Street Narre Warren Narre Warren Newsagency 34 Webb Street Narre Warren Fleetwood Mini-Mart 94-96 Fleetwood Drive Narre Warren Casey Gardens Caravan Park 6 Fullard Road Narre Warren City of Casey 2 Patrick NE Drive Narre Warren Neilson Partners 1st National 418 Princes Highway Narre Warren The Good Food Emporium 15/430–440 Princes Highway Narre Warren Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre 25-55 Princes Highway Narre Warren Coles 25-55 Princes Highway Narre Warren Woolworths 25-55 Princes Highway Narre Warren O'Brien Real Estate Narre Warren 25-55 Princes Highway Narre Warren Coles Express 2 Regency Drive & Princes Highway & Lauderdale Road Narre Warren Only Real Estate 13/3 Webb Street Narre Warren Donaldson Martin Real Estate 43-45 Webb Street Narre Warren Coles Express 155-171 Narre Warren North Road Narre Warren North Marcos IGA 2 Oakview Boulevard Narre Warren North Narre Warren North Newsagency 3/1E Oakview Boulevard Narre Warren South Casey Central Shopping Centre 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Coles 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Woolworths 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Ray White Real Estate Shop 20, 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Casey News and Lotto Shop 156, 400 Narre Warren Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Ritchies Amberly Park 245 Ormond Road

We are looking for outlets...

Have copies of the Berwick Star News in your business as a service to the community. We are actively looking for businesses with high traffic flows to carry FREE newspapers for the public. Contact us on 03 5945 0663 NOW!

Or, get your FREE Digital Editions, News Updates, Breaking News and competitions delivered to your email inbox.

12475472-DL51-20

18 STAR NEWS

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

networkclassifieds.com.au

Trades & Services

Place your ad in print and online www.networkclassifieds.com.au V Builders & Building Services

L&L ELECTRICS ฀

All Types of Domestic & Commercial Work ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

Let us take the worry out of extending your home with over 30 years’experience 504483

HBL CONSTRUCTIONS PTY. LTD. Reg. Builder CDB-U52728 & DBU 6442

฀

Call Us Today... For our

฀ ฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀

ON TIME, EVERY TIME Discounts apply

Contact Trevor: 0403 644 780

Mobile: 0426 501 445 Email: dyl.wright@live.com.au @wrightchoicecarpentry

Close

QUALIFIED CARPENTER/ HOME MAINTENANCE

Pensioner Discounts

฀

฀

฀

฀ ฀

฀

• Air Conditioning • Split Systems Service/Repairs • Evaporative Supply/Installion Cooling See website for details REC 17042

฀

฀ ฀

฀

฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀

฀

฀ ฀

฀

12479291-DL04-21

33 years experience

www.settlementplumbing.com.au LIC. 33033

Support your local tradesman for ALL your concreting needs!

C1085227-JO32-13

Phone Andrew on

0408 585 508, 5998 1127 V Electricians

฀ ฀

NIK Refigeration Service P/L

AU06014

V Builders & Building Services

฀ ฀

฀

฀

฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀

฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

฀

฀

฀ ฀

฀ ฀

฀

฀

฀

฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

฀ ฀

฀

฀

฀

Call Eric 0417 594 349 berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

฀

฀

฀ ฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀

฀

฀ ฀

l Specia on Pricesers Sleep

฀

฀

฀

฀฀

฀

฀

฀ ฀ ฀

฀

฀

฀

฀ ฀

฀

Phone Peter 0437 711 221

Interior/ext High quality Free quote

Commercial/Domestic Decking/pergola/driveways ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

฀

www.proudpainting.com.au

M: 0 4 3 0 3 5 3 0 8 0 Ben PAULS PAINTING & SON • Fully qualified • Over 30 years experience

• Domestic • Commercial • Interior • Exterior • Driveways Free quotes, by the hour, the day or by the job

Call Paul 0432 044 875 V Plumbing

NEAT PLUMBING SERVICE Lic. Number 27186

V Garden Services

฀Hot Water Specialists ฀Blocked Drains ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

CUSTOM CARE LAWN MOWING ✮ EDGE TRIMMING & OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE ✮ PROMPT & RELIABLE FRIENDLY SERVICE! FREE QUOTES ✮ CALL HARRY ON - 0417 574 034 ✮

KEV’S MOWING

No Job Too Small

0417 382 700

Lawns from $25 – Free Quotes Lawn Mowing/Edging Ride-on Mowing

Weed Spraying Rubbish Removal

Grass Slashing

Bobcat Available

Call Kevin 0419 525 110 V Guttering

GUTTER CLEANING Jason 1300 644 698

฀ ฀

฀ ฀

฀

฀ ฀

12391328-CG26-18

฀

CARPENTER

J.L. Hutt Electrical 24 HOUR SERVICE ฀

12438941-CG04-20

฀ ฀ ฀

1216637-LB06-16

Pensioner Discount Eftpos Available

฀

฀

฀

9707 5700, 9768 9153

t 6OJU 4JUFT t (BSBHFT t %SJWFXBZT t 1FSHPMBT t 1MBJO $PMPVSFE t 4MBUF *NQSFTTJPO t 'BVY #SJDL t &YQPTFE "HHSFHBUF

Fully Qualified and Licensed

฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

฀

฀

฀ ฀

฀ ฀

PHONE FOR OBLIGATION FREE QUOTATION

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL FREE QUOTE ANY TIME RING 9700 4378 C63804-BG25-8

DOMESTIC FRIDGES/WASHERS & COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

฀

AND STORAGE • Local, Country & Interstate • Antiques & Pianos a speciality • Cartons & Porta-robes for hire or sale • Full packing available

• SPECIALISING IN ALL TYPES OF CONCRETING/ CONCRETE PATTERN, SLABS • FOUNDATIONS ETC. • ALL DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL

V Appliance Repairs

V Painters/Decorators

฀

LEIGH HUNTER REMOVALS

A & F CONCRETING

section of Network Classifieds.

฀ ฀

MIKE 0415 524 280 0415 www.mrlockandkeys.com.au

V Furniture Removals

Andrew Craven Concreting www.andrewcravenconcreting.com.au

Employment

฀ ฀ ฀

฀

฀

12390512-ACM24-18

• Evaporative cooling / ducted heating service and repairs • Installation and supply of split systems, cooling and heating • Installation of evaporative cooling • Hot water service installs and repairs

฀

฀

฀

Ring Jim for a free quote 0417 054 198

BRIVIS / VULCAN / BONAIRE / BRAEMAR / BREEZE AIR Specialising in air conditioning and heating

Sൾඍඍඅൾආൾඇඍ

฀

DOMESTIC MESTIC -- COMMERCIAL DO ALL SUBURBS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL & RESIDENTIAL

A H FENCING & TIMBER PTY LTD

Footings, garages, v crossings, drives, paths & patios.

In plain, colour, slate or stencil. Also drainage, saw cutting, 3T excavator, bobcat & tip trucks.

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

12464078-CG40-20

PLUMBING, HEATING AND COOLING

฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

12355550-ACM25-17

PRO PAINTING

Unbeatable Prices on:

V Concrete Products & Services

NEED A LOCAL COOLING & HEATING REPAIRER?

Steve on 0407 704 213

Qualified & Licensed For prompt & reliable service.

No job too small.

Lights, Power Points, NBN, Phone, & TV Points. CCTV. Rec 23156.

Call for a free quote Mark 0401 523 330

Over 20 Years’ Experience

MR LOCK & KEYS FOR ALL YOUR LOCK AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

FOR

SUPPLY ONLY TRADE & DIRECT TO PUBLIC

MEB & SON CONCRETING 9702 4410

A GRADE ELECTRICIAN

฀฀

Call James 0419 158 660

PIC 38148 AU 06212

www.fairbairns.com.au

Lic No. REC 30504

Close

V Fencing & Gates

1161589-LB44-14

Be cool this summer

We NEVER

12439579-LB04-20

Lic No. AU 51273

9999-8193 w w w . S e r v i c e To d a y. c o m . a u

1167287-PB50-14

w w w. S e r v i c e To d a y. c o m . a u

SERVICING BERWICK AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS

C62885-BG24-8

9998 3725

when you present this voucher

yes we can

12362669-EPJ34-17

12447901-SG18-20

Dylan Wright

SERVICING BERWICK AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS

We NEVER

Call DOUG AMOS Receive 10% off

WRIGHT CHOICE CARPENTRY Decks - Pergolas - Carports - Gates - Extensions Renovations - Building Maintenance Any Carpentry Needs

yes we can

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL AUTOMOTIVE

Lighting Power Points Phone & Data Hot Water And more...

12442957-NG09-20

Service Sales All Brands Finance Available Senior Discounts

V Locksmiths

C1076360-JL7-13

12470137-CG46-20

FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE!

Ź Carpentry Ź Painting Ź Plaster Repairs Ź Gutter Cleaning Ź Pressure Cleaning Ź Flat Packs Assembled Ź Police Check Ź Free Quotes

12450404-AM23-20

Berwick Air Conditioning

฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

0428 384 623

Call Us Today For our FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE!

g All Pricin t Up-Fron

12459315-NG36-20

฀ ฀

denis@toogoodhandyman.com.au

Brad 0416 190 014

Berwick Electricians

V Carpenters

Fully Licenced Builder/Carpenter

฀★

Call Chris: 0416 079 689 - 5940 7264

12393415-RA30-18

12435765-SN02-20

Phone Harry 0412 107 629, 9796 9988

V Air Conditioning

฀

★ DBU 6442

฀

Anything you need a bloke to do around the house

HANDYMAN & HOME MAINTENANCE

12367795-LB41-17

3ODQV DQG SHUPLWV DUUDQJHG %DWKURRP PDNHRYHUV ZLQGRZV DQG GRRU UHSODFHPHQWV ,QWHUQDO ZDOOV UHPRYHG SODVWHULQJ DQG EULFNOD\LQJ

12450632-LB23-20

Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...

g All Pricin t Up-Fron

1195399-HM34-15

AFFORDABLE HOME EXTENSIONS

VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS (1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local office)

General Notices section of Network Classifieds.

30% off Exterior Window Cleaning

POWERFUL VACUUM LEAVES NOTHING BEHIND Pressure Cleaning/Solar & Window Cleaning Satisfaction Guaranteed from $165

Call Jeff on

0411 314 104

12447771-LB18-20

We accept payment by:

1198421-ACM37-15

C698645-JM13-9

Phone Des: 0419 541 719 A.H. 9705 2463

(include your name, address and phone number)

AROUND THE HOUSE

HOME MAINTENANCE, EXTENSIONS AND RENOVATIONS 12450623-SN23-20

Established 1989

Commercial & Domestic

DENIS

PENSIONER DISCOUNT

& Maintenance service

12447103-SN16-20

Build ing

Extensions - Renovations - Bathroom Refurbs & Shopfitting

Online: networkclassifieds.com.au (24/7) Phone: 1300 666 808 (Open 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri) Email: sales@networkclassifieds.com.au

Deadline for all classifications is 11am Wednesday

V Handy Persons

12473880-DL49-20

Hampton Park

Placing your classified advert is so easy...

V Electricians Lic No. REC 30504

1172347-DJ07-15

V Deadline

Lic No. 116785

Real Estate section of Network Classifieds.

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 19

Trades & Services

Employment

V Windows

Close

www.windows1.net.au

Lic No. 116785

1 HOUR EMERGENCY PLUMBING ฀

฀

฀ ฀ ESTABLISHED 30 YEARS ฀ ฀ STANDARD RATES ON WEEKENDS ฀ ฀ ฀฀฀ ฀ ฀ gjlawplumbing.com.au 7 DAYS 0419 136 181 - 0419 136 151

FOUNTAIN GATE PLUMBING Lic 24754

Rainbow Dolls

C695870-JM11-9

• New Houses • Factories • Blockages/Machine and Camera • Same Day Hot Water Services • Domestic and Commercial Maintenance • 3.5 Ton & 12 Ton Excavator • Bobcat and Tipper

V Adult Services

$100/ 30mins Open 7 days 48 Davies Avenue, Sunshine North 9364 0770 SWA6566B

9796 8621 0418 367 017

V For Sale DAVEY FIREFIGHTING Pump $120 ono. Phone 0428 548 272.

Trades & Services

V Pets & Services ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE Anyone advertising a puppy, dog, kitten or cat in Victoria for sale or re-homing will need a source number from the Pet Exchange Register and a microchip identification number.

It is now an offence to advertise unless the source number and microchip identification number is included in the advertisement or notice.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au

V Tuition

V Home Services

section of Network Classifieds.

DOMESTIC CLEANING, 20 Years experience, police checked , $30/hr, ironing, baby sitting, reasonable rates, European lady, Ph: 0419 802 192.

V Television/Video/Audio

ANTENNA MAN

V Massage Therapists

SAME DAY SERVICE HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS ANTENNA SERVICE ALL AREAS

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer nonsexual services.

DIGITAL ANTENNAS AMPLIFIERS TV OUTLETS

0409 888 228

ENGLISH TUTOR Are you enrolled in year 11 or year 12 English or English As An Additional Language this year?

Would you like to achieve your very best results?

If so, contact Peter on 0437 450 724.

I am a highly experienced, friendly tutor and my fees are reasonable.

12439398-SG04-20

V For Sale

Experienced and reliable.

Must have experience in factory floors and carparks. Mainly Pakenham area. Consistent work.

Good rates. Good crew.

Must be able to screed and finish. Must have license and white card.

Ph: 0415 563 801

C1072232-JJ4-13

All Bathroom Renovations • Bathrooms • Toilets • Kitchens • Decks • Water proofing • Walls and Floors

• Available in the For Sale or Wanted Classifications only.

• 4 lines of copy • Ad will run for 2 weeks • 1 item per advertisement • Item must be priced under $100 • Private party only – household and personal items • No animals, automotive or plants • Ads must be submitted via email to sales@networkclassifieds.com.au

Free Quotes

Call 0432 550 066 or 8707 5522 V Tree Lopping/Surgery

HIGH TREE

12477681-CG03-21

section of Network Classifieds.

V Positions Vacant

AUTOMOTIVE & FLAT GLASS TINTER

Please forward resume to: sales@fletchertintgroup.com.au or phone 03 9796 2166

FREE QUOTE

0409 14 15 19 rakruyt@aol.com

Find us on Facebook

Wednesday, 3 April, 2019

Print and Online Sales Executive

Berwick-Pakenham

Silver lining for Hillview anniversary

Call to arms for Blaze Aid effort

Star News Group

UHDO HVWDWH

com.au

Property Lift out

PAGES 14-15

PAGE 4-5

PAGE 3

$1 Inc. GST

@PakenhamGazette

/PakenhamBerwickGazette

berwick.starcommunity.com.au

Gumbuya joins push for new airport

Cardinia Mens Shed members Geoff Fluck, CFA's Lisa Hicks, Vin and Nichols,Roy Orman Ken Hordern John Buckley with Levi Mountney, giving the truck a spin. 191696

Truck to reel in more fireys

By Kyra Gillespie have been Members of Cardinia Men’s Shed truck for hard at work, building a small fire the CFA. at CFA The bright little truck will be used around open days and recruitment drives the Cardinia catchment. the CFA’s Lisa The craftsmen met with th at PakenHicks for an official handover on Thursham’s Living and Learning Centre day 28 March. it will “They did such a wonderful job; to athelp with volunteering, something we are dotract the families and kids when ampaigns “ Ms Hicks said. ing recruitment campaigns,“ of $300 “We were able to secure a grant project. the complete to for the Men’s Shed in myThursday, 4 April, 2019 “I went down there with a vision it had to fit mind and they made it happen; enough in the back of the Ranger, be light the kids. for two people to carry and safe for and “It has working lights, a little ladder a fire hose. It’s amazing.“ CFA’s the through secured was The grant South East Volunteer Sustainability Team,

BERWICK

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

/berwickstarnews

@StarNews_SE

40¢ Inc. GST

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/subscribe

By Kyra Gillespie

Trees ‘need to go’

$3m sports windfall

PAGE 3

PAGE 5

lucky; had “It was very frightening, I was very commuDue to the immediate threat to the ahead I would’ve been hit. to give chase, pursu- I been going straight nity, police were authorisedMassive car he had “I looked behind and saw bits of ing the offenders into Cranbourne. the hit flying in the air, and I was thinking ‘God, I police, evade to clash kick In a further attempt to wrong side of High haven’t been killed and hope no one behind me speedsters crossed onto the things com.au real estate off headsplitting is killed.“ Street, disobeying red lights and Highway.

20 to 30 cars would on traffic on the South Gippsland SPORT with three Robin believes around Property Lift out The car was involved in a collision by the reckless driving. the Cardinia have been impacted vehicles, after which members of people just “There must have been so many males and one Highway Patrol apprehended two probably 20foot. affected by the accident; there were female, who attempted to flee on intersection.

Ford. the at stolen cars the 30 in A rifle was found the interthe “He must’ve been in the middle of Robin Dzedins of Lynbrook, witnessed the traffic. He section because there was a gap in dramatic pursuit. going to“I was on South Gippy Highway was swerving like a maniac. at Settlement Continued on page 12 wards Cranbourne, turning left Hotel in Camms Road,“ she said. ✃ By ✃Brendan Rees ✃ L E T E

Cultures celebrated

back of the car.

P C O MBerwick's C A L Park Primary School O Brentwood M U L ThasI Fcelebrated S richness in diversity S E their G L AwithSa spectacular show of cultural perfor-

129

✃

$

mances. $259 Grade 6 REG teacher Melissa Butcher said the SAVE day was hailed as $130 a success with the school recognising their

cultural diversity with a Pakenham Optical Multicultural 2277 Big Day Out on Monday 25 Ph: 03 5941 120 Main Street, Pakenham VIC 3810 Address: March.

ECIAL SPECIALISTS

CALL AND BOOK TODAY!

9956 5 DAY 5940 CALL TODAY

3/61-63 Main Street, Pakenham 5941 1214 www.pakenhamdental.com.au

Eden Rise Optical "Students rotated through some Ph: 03 8786 8088 & Clyde Rds, by their class 9, Cnr O’shea provided Shopactivities Address:ing 3806in multi-age groups," she Berwick ers

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

dancing, Japanese origami, Egyptian masks, Maori Poi balls, Venetian masks, Spanish pinatas, Indian henna hand designs, robotics and more.

Cops’ wild chase

Au t o m otiv e ★ SPECIALISING IN TOYOTA ★ 1070238-EP1613 1071494-LN18-13

Servicing All Makes

25-35 Narre Warren Cranbourne Rd, NARRE WARREN

CALL (03) 9705 1511

FREE 12407562-SN50-18

S

EAMUS HIL

Custom

Blinds

9LFWRU FUHV 1DUUH :DUUHQ

NARRE WARREN NARR FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE TOM NEEDS Cnr Narre arre Warren Wa Nth & Lauderdale Rds

( 0DLO VDOHV#LPSDFWEOLQGV FRP DX RU ZZZ LPSDFWEOLQGVDQGFXUW

DLQV FRP DX 0HOZD\ 5HI (

Phone: 9705 8800 Pho

12403296-RC44-18

Best Price Guaranteed

ZZZ QHWZRUNFODVVL´HGV FRP DX

C316291-KK18-5

Oakfern Tree Care /L P

SPREAD YOUR S UR WING GS S SPRING/SUMMER 2018/2019

PAGE 2

THURSDAY, 11 APRIL, 2019 BERWICK, NARRE WARREN AND

/, % 8 , / ' ( 5 6 ū ( 6 7$7 ( 6 ū

FREE YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST LOCAL BUILDERS AND ESTATES

12409739-SN16-19 1

$0%(5/< 0$125

Fully Insured |

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

CALL 1300 666 808

BEAC BEACONSFIELD

)(67</(

Pruning Removal Stump Grinding

Phone Geoff 0418 340 825 20 STAR NEWS

ADVERTISE with us and get better results

Star News Group is an independently owned company which prides itself on its long history of community experience but also its investment in the future.

The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business.

By Brendan

real estate

Free Quotes & Free Call. Joey 1800 205 544 | 0404 114 113

amazteach-

said.

Casey Optometrist Fun activities included a Chinese shadPh: 03 9705 2058 ow 105 Casey Central,400 Cranbourne Rd, class, African and calligraphy Address: Shoppuppetry 3805 and Scottish South VICGreek weaving, Narre Warren

Rees hit flying in the air and I was thinking 'God, I Ms Dzedins said: "It was very frightening, I counts of obtain property by deception haven't been killed and hope no one behind A Casey resident has described the moment and was very lucky." a eight counts of theft. driver "hurtled" towards her after an alleged me is killed.'"

"I could see bits of car flying up into the air, A 22-year-old Pakenham man was charged stolen car wound its way through Hampton It came as police were led on a two-hour like I think mirrors or I don't know; door han- with aggravated Park on Monday 1 April. carjacking, four counts of wild pursuit which began about 12.30pm after dles, something like that," she added. theft of a motor vehicle, arson, two counts Robin Dzedins of Lynbrook said she was a four-wheel-drive was allegedly stolen of "There must have been so people just af- burglary, obtain from property by deception, two turning left into Camms Road from South Cranbourne. fected literally by the accident." counts of theft.

Gippsland Highway about 2.30pm when The vehicle was later set alight, police say, she Cardinia Highway Patrol arrested two men Both men were remanded to appear at the saw a car "swerving like a maniac." before the speedsters fled in a station wagon and a woman who attempted to flee on foot af- Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 2 "I could only see it head on hurtling straight and later hijacked a ute ter their ute crashed into a truck on the South April. in Hampton Park. at me. e. Luckily I was turning left, had I been goThe ute crashed where police say the driver Gippsland Highway.

A 21-year21-year-old Dandenong woman was ing straight ahead I would've been hit," The driver, a 26-year-old male from Chel- charged with ttwo counts Ms was seen getting out carrying a rifle, which was of theft of a motor Dzedins said. tenham, tested positive to methamphet- vehicle. used to carjack a Ford ute in Carrum Downs.

"I thought he was going to hit the side of my amine and had his licence disqualified. disqualified Witnesses She was He say bailed bail they to appear at Frankston Magsaw the vehicle driv drivcar. ing i on the wrong side of the South Gippsland was charged with aggravated carjacking; istrates' s' Court on 3 September.

"I looked l behind and saw bits of car he had Highway Anyone one with information is urged to conin Cranbourne. tact Crime ime Stop Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Joey’s Tree Services Storm Damage Specialists All size Removals & Pruning Block Clearing Experts Stump Grinding & Mulching Firewood / Mulch Sales Fully Insured | Pensioner Discounts

Star News Group seeks an enthusiastic sales executive to work across our print, digital, social and online platforms.

Region.

arjacking spree Car

Rick Kruyt

No Job Too Big or Small

section of Network Classifieds.

V Positions Vacant

12396065-SN33-18

PLACE YOUR

Employment 12479649-JW04-21

activaat Nika and Yuvraj embrace the the cultural music at the ceremony. 191764 www.activated.net.au

12400498-CG38-18

THIS MONTH ONLY

12474326-NG50-20

OFF

To apply send your resume with covering letter to: Classified Advertising Manager sales@networkclassifieds.com.au

The Tint Joint Berwick is looking for a full-time

✃

%

Are you experienced in sales and enjoy dealing with customers over the phone?

Our Classifieds team is looking for a motivated, passionate and reliable individual who loves a challenge and enjoys a fast paced team environment.

Work close to home with free onsite parking at our office in Pakenham. Your day will be kept busy servicing existing clients and making cold outbound calls to gain new business.

Experience in advertising sales is an advantage, but not essential.

automotive and flat glass tinter with experience - ability to cut and fit tint efficiently and with exceptional attention to detail. Team player, hard-working and reliable, good customer service skills, well presented, trustworthy and reliable.

Must be fully licenced and able to drive a manual vehicle.

L

Pruning & Removal of Trees & Shrubs Stump Removal Hedges Mulching & Mulch Sales Full Insurance Cover

Summer Special

25

V Garage Sales

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your name and contact number to accounts@ busuttinracing.com.au.

Contact: Melinda Seebold 0400 336 663 www.busuttinracing.com

✃

ABN 20 410 687 524

TELEPHONE SALES Inbound/Outbound

Stablehand Busuttin Racing is looking for new team members to join our growing stable. Fulltime, part-time, and casual positions are available for morning and afternoon shifts.

We are looking for experienced senior staff as well as newcomers to the industry who would like to further their skills in the racing industry. We are located at the Cranbourne Training Complex.

Professionals

12409043-CG07-19

TREE SERVICE

12476648-CG52-20

Advertise in the

FREE CLASSIFIEDS

ECONOMY TILING

Ben 0421 707 015

Heavy Combination truck driver required to work for civil construction company in the South East. On occasion the successful applicant will be required to assist with labouring and other site work in addition to driving. Must display exceptional work ethic. HC Licence and experience essential. May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Email resume to: Rachaely@streetworks.com.au

12469374-CG46-20

V Tiling

Above award wages paid.

Plenary is a leading specialised developer of long-term public-private partnership (PPP) projects. Plenary is part of the Evolution Rail consortium contracted to deliver and maintain the High Capacity Metro Trains PPP project (HCMT).We are seeking an experienced and driven individual to join the team, as a Commercial Manager for an initial 12 month period, based in Pakenham.

You will be responsible for both legal and commercial aspects of the project. This includes documentation management, correspondence, and contractual notices, reporting requirements, contractual compliance, and appropriate escalation of legal and commercial issues.

If this is of interest please visit our careers page for more information www.plenarygroup.com/about/careers Please email your resume to Careers@plenarygroup.com.au

TRUCK DRIVER

✃

฀

Concretor, Commercial

12405705-LB03-19

฀

General Classifieds

12423634-SN31-19

SEWER BLOCKAGES – MACHINE CLEANED฀

฀

1235322622-PB22-17

฀

1158529-PB42-14

฀ ฀

9703 1530

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

12400008-EPJ39-18

Member HIA and MBA

We NEVER

V Positions Vacant

✃

9998-2905 www.ServiceToday.com.au

QUALIFIED ROOF TILERS & APPRENTICES WANTED

Email your resume to noel@bmbr.com.au

V Positions Vacant

%< .,1*%8,/7 DISCOVER THE BEST OF BERWICK Another quality

product

Sales skills/experience: • Ability to maintain existing professional relationships and to create new ones • Ability to meet defined sales and activity targets • Excellent listening skills • Accuracy and attention to detail • Effective time management to meet deadlines • Ability to operate in a team • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility • Effective oral and written communication

12416419-DJ17-19

Window Replacement Service Timber or Aluminium Windows Free Measure and quote

SERVICING BERWICK AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS

฀

1238899-CG33-16

WINDOWS 1

yes we can

฀ ฀ ฀

Apprenticeship's available: • Apprentice Spray Painter • Apprentice Panel Beater

Call Lucas 0419 259 266 Jack 0400 895 945

12450634-NG23-20

Emergency Plumbing Hot Water Blocked Drains Taps and Toilets Water Leaks And more...

LABOURER

C904556-FB10-11

FRIENDLY SERVICE!

Civil Contractor looking for an enthusiastic casual labourer who has some experience laying drainage pipes and conduits.

Excavator/Skid Steer tickets would be an advantage as would a HR truck licence. Applicants may be subjected to drug and alcohol testing.

Email resume to: Rachaely@streetworks.com.au

12414976-FA14-19

For our FAST

BERWICK MOTOR BODY REPAIRS

12393619-EPJ30-18

Removals/pruning Hedging/shaping Line clearing/Palm work Tight access stump grinding Fully Insured/Qualified

V Positions Vacant

12479235-SN04-21

L&C Tree Services

Call Us Today...

g All Pricinnt Up-Fro

12354089-PB23-17

Berwick Plumbers

V Apprenticeships /Traineeships

✃

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

✃

V Plumbing

Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance.

The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme.

Send your application letter and resume to: Advertising Sales Manager Mandy Clark salescareers@starnewsgroup.com.au

LATEST INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS

com.au

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

SPORT

Five-star Cavs selected

By Lance Jenkinson Five elite youth basketball players from the Casey Cavaliers have been selected to participate in the Victorian National Performance Program (VNPP).

Dakota Crichton, Lucy Dexter, Kyra Webb, Ethan Bolton and Blake Shankland have been earmarked with the potential to one day pull on the green and gold of Australia, giving them the chance to be part of this high performance program.

Cavaliers basketball development manager Darren Best praised all five of the young Cavs for their commitment to becoming better players.

“First of all, it’s recognition for the work the athletes have put in,” he said.

“They don’t get there without having internal drive and focus.

“It’s always nice for us to say we have these athletes doing this, but at the end of the day, they’re the ones that are putting the work in.

“We’ve got to give them and their families recognition first and then everyone who has helped them along the way, whether it’s us through our development programs, Basketball Victoria and some are in school academies.

“Everyone plays a part in it.”

While the program will have undoubted benefits for the five players, it will also mean more training and more time on the court, adding to an already jam packed schedule.

Casey Basketball is in constant dialogue with school coaches and Basketball Victoria coaches to ensure the work loads do not become a burden on the players.

“We are very aware of burn out,” Best said.

“We run a wellness app through Basketball Victoria, which monitors their load, their mood and how much sleep they’re getting, so we’re are all on top of that.

“We’re in communication with Basketball Victoria high performance coaches and their school coaches around where we can find time for the kids to have a break.

“I would say the kids are probably more advanced with their planning, organisation and time management than a lot of adults.”

The VNPP can be used as a stepping stone

Casey Cavaliers young guns Lucy Dexter, Blake Shankland, Kyra Webb, Ethan Bolton and Dakota Crichton.

Picture: SUPPLIED to state and national teams.

All five of these Cavaliers have pulled on the Big V at some point in their junior careers.

The holy grail is the chance to represent Australia and that aim can be accelerated through programs like the VNPP. “Provided they’re performing well and hopefully getting selected for Vic Metro and Vic Country state teams, they’re a chance to go to Australian Junior Championships,” Best said.

“From there, they get invited to those national selection camps and performance camps.”

THE CHOSEN ONES Development manager Darren Best gives his assessment of the five young Cavs stars in the VNPP ...

Dakota Crichton “When I first got here, she had a lot of success because she was a little bit bigger than most and played a lot harder, so she was quite dominant in the under 14s because of those characteristics.

“The pleasing thing over the last couple of years is she’s starting to develop her skills and understanding of the game more and not just relying on being bigger, faster, stronger.

“Her progression on the mental side of the game has been big, along with her shooting development.

“Really pleased she made the state team last year.”

Lucy Dexter “She’s a guard or a wing player, an aggressive player and a really strong athlete.

“She’s a great communicator and a good finisher around the rim.

“Underrated defensive player.

“I’m looking forward to seeing her during the year because she’s been putting in a lot of work on her shooting form.

“We’re looking for her to extend her range out beyond the three-point line.”

Kyra Webb “She’s probably the most intriguing prospect I’ve seen for a little while on the girls side.

“She’s quite tall, nearly six-foot-two, but she plays on the wing and has great guard skills and good passing ability.

“Her ball handling rivals some of our best guards in the program.

“She ticks all the boxes from a national standpoint.

“Even though she’s in under 16s, she’s likely to suit up for our senior women’s team this year.”

Ethan Bolton “He’s very athletic, his shooting touch is there and just needs to have the confidence to shoot it.

“He’s one of those guys that at the moment is playing a forward for us, but long term he’ll be a wing player and we’re making sure he can get the reps for that.

“He’s developing very quickly.

“Two years ago when he was a bottom ager in the under 16s, he was in our twos.

“Fast forward two years and he’s in our bottom age under 18s and he’s in our ones.

“He could end up being a major focal point in our team this season.”

Blake Shankland “He’s a wing, quite long and rangy, underrated athlete.

“He’s started to play more and more above the rim, which is quite good.

“His shooting form is constantly improving and he’s definitely a threat from three, but once again he’s a very versatile player who can play both sides of the ball, both offensively and defensively.

“We’ll roll out a line up this year where he can play shooting guard and we’ll also roll out a line up where he could be playing power forward or centre, so he’s very versatile.”

Evglevski enters Olympic year in some strong form

By Lance Jenkinson Just what 2021 has in store for Berwick shooting star Sergei Evglevski is anyone’s guess.

The 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist is preparing as if it will be a smooth ride to the Tokyo Olympics later this year, but knows it might not turn out to be the case.

What the 23-year-old proved to himself in last year’s Victorian Covid-19 lockdown is his ability to focus on the things that are in his control and maintaining as much normalcy as possible.

“It’s all changing dramatically every day,” Evglevski said.

“Every couple of weeks we’ll have an update and then a couple of weeks later we’ll have a different update.

“We don’t really know what’s happening with the world, but we’re training like it’s all normal.

“We’re training like we’re going and we’re all really motivated to go.”

Evglevski was supposed to be in Brisbane for a training camp this month, but a Covid outbreak in that city kept the athletes in their home states.

He praised the swift action taken by Shooting Australia to keep everyone at home and avoid being shut out by closed state borders.

“Everyone is really organised and on top of what we can do and what we can’t do,” Evglevski said.

“I don’t have to wait around and sit here impatiently stressing out what I need to do berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Sergei Evglevski has his sights set on the Tokyo Olympic Games. and what’s going to happen.

“They’re always contacting me, they’re always talking to me about it, which is really nice.”

With constant changes to schedule because of the pandemic, nothing is a shock for the Australian athletes and it’s just a matter of being flexible and adjusting to updated timelines.

Evglevski is scheduled to compete in the 25m rapid fire pistol in the BISC Cup in Brisbane later this month, but that could turn into a postal shoot, a competition when the

Picture: SUPPLIED

athletes compete at their home club through a video link as opposed to a physical meeting.

While the postal series was exciting for Evglevski at first during the lockdown, he misses the vibe of a physical training camp and competition.

“Personally I really prefer a big training atmosphere,” he said.

“Training at home is very different to training as a team.

“That training atmosphere when you’re

all living together is more motivation to get stuck into it.

“In saying that, I’m as motivated as I can be right now.”

Evglevski has made use of technology to stay in contact with Australian pistol coach Vladimir Galiabovitch.

There has been contact through Zoom, Skype and Microsoft Teams and he occasionally pulls out the mobile phone to provide a video link of his training sessions for Galiabovitch to critique.

Crucially, Evglevski’s form has remained strong, despite the lack of on-site competitions.

“I’ve got a tripod and I set it up with the phone at training and he watches me do my thing,” he said.

“In December in training, we were both impressed with how we progressed throughout the year with everything happening.

“We were happy that we were able to keep the good form up and stay steady and stay strong.”

Evglevski is fresh and ready to tackle an Olympic year head on.

The dream of winning a gold medal for Australia gets him bouncing out of bed every morning and ready to tackle the challenges of the day.

“I’ve had a good break, mentally and physically, over the Christmas and new year period,” he said.

“Now I’m really motivated to go forward with it.”

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 21

SPORT

Wet weather intervenes

By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 AND TURF 2 REVIEW - ROUND 7 Weather all but wiped out the round of cricket in the Dandenong District Cricket Association Turf grades on Saturday, but Springvale South were one of the lucky ones and banked a vital win in the process.

In the only game in Turf 1 on Saturday, the Bloods were merciless against St Mary’s, sparked by yet another stunning bowling display from gun left-arm spinner Jarryd Straker.

Missing usual skipper Nathan King, the Bloods were sent in with stand-in captain Ryan Quirk opening up, and the visitors did a fine job to rack up 7/174 from its 45 overs.

With Quirk setting the tone with a classy 34 from 51 balls, the Bloods’ star recruit Clint Tomlinson was once again the main man, crunching another eye-catching 44 to be the catalyst for the strong total.

The high-profile recruit, who was originally from Western Australia and played state Under 23s before dominating for Bentleigh ANA last season, has piled on scores of 75 and 56 alongside Saturday’s 44 to already establish himself as one of the association’s biggest stars.

Kusan Niranjana’s incredibly consistent season continued with the Saints, snaring 3/46 from his 12 overs to be the pick of the bowlers.

Despite a fluent start the saw 32 runs scored for the first wicket, the class of spinner Jarryd Straker (6/17) and fellow left-arm tweaker Akshat Buch (3/29) proved too hard an obstacle with the home side bundled out for just 78.

It’s the second five-wicket haul for the gun Bloods spinner this season, and his third best figures at the club since joining in 2016/17.

The highly-anticipated clash between Hallam Kalora Park and Berwick was washed out, as was the matches between Buckley Ridges and Narre South and North Dandenong and HSD. In Turf 2, Dandenong West drew level on points with Cranbourne and Beaconsfield after knocking over the Eagles at Casey Fields.

The Eagles won the toss and elected to bat, but were struggling for momentum with the outset, with talented spinner Riley Siwes dominant with 5/32 from seven overs.

Despite strong fight from reliable opener Dean McDonell (41), the Eagles were restricted to just 7/136 from its 45 overs.

The Westers lost dangerous top-order bat

Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Clint Tomlinson on the attack during his 44 for Springvale South. 225948

The highly anticipated clash between Hallam Kalora Park and Berwick was washed out in Turf 1. 225587 Matt Collett early and did lose regular wickets, but managed to recover through skipper Anthony Brannan (46), who guided the visitors home with a cool hand.

Parkfield and Narre North was the other match to get a result in, with the Bandits once again impressive at home as they continue to

keep in touch with the top-four.

The home side batted first, and largely through the efforts of middle-order batsman Tanil Dehigaspitiya (61), posted a strong 8/195, with Dishan Malalasekera (36) also chiming in with some handy runs.

While the visitors found themselves 1/77

and in a position to potentially push for a victory, an inspired bowling effort from Nick Jeffery (3/38) and strong support from Dakotah Binney (2/34) was enough to restrict them to 9/145.

Narre Warren and Beaconsfield was washed out, as was Lyndale’s home clash against Parkmore Pirates

Doveton excited for huge Premier League challenge

By Lance Jenkinson As a newly promoted club, Doveton is excited to be among Victoria’s National Premier League elite in 2021.

The Doves could be a little starry eyed until they get their feet on the ground in NPL 3.

If you lined up all the teams in the division, the Doves would undoubtedly enter the season among the underdog bracket of teams, and they are not shying away from that.

That is not to say the Doves are not ambitious, having secured promotion from state league 1 last season when few gave them genuine hope, but it is a fact.

It is why Doves president Daniel McMinimee is concerned about relegation allowances handed to any rival club this season.

The Doves are ecstatic to get the chance to play against the youth arm A-League club Western United, but McMinimee wants assurances that United will play under the same promotion-relegation conditions that

Doveton and the 10 other teams will play under.

“We’ll get to have a home game against Western United, so how good will that be?”

McMinimee said.

“It’s a good thing for the league and it will be good for us.

“As long as the bottom two get relegated, it doesn’t matter who it is.

“That’s all we’re concerned about for all of the teams.”

Doveton is locked in to open its season on the road against Whittlesea Ranges on February 20.

While it will be the Doves first NPL game, the excitement surrounding the fixture reveal was a little tempered compared to last year, now that it has had over a year to sink in that it is an NPL club.

It will still be a historic day for the Doves, as they take their first steps in the NPL. McMinimee knows it could be a baptism of fire for his team, but welcomes the chal-

lenges that will come.

“The players all sort of champing at the bit,” McMinimee said.

“We started training last week, Tuesday and Thursday, and basically had a full senior squad there both nights.

“The difference is not so much ability, it’s just fitness I think, so they’re all keen and eager to get themselves fit.

“The speed of the game is a lot quicker as you go up.

“There are individual players that can turn a game for you and every team has one or two of those players, but it basically boils down to fitness and getting up with the speed of the game.”

Doveton could be a dangerous proposition for opponents because of its nothing to lose mentality.

The Doves will be able to play without the burden of expectation.

“There’s no pressure on our team,” McMinimee said.

“At the end of the day, we got through state 1 and we didn’t think we’d get through that, so there’s no pressure on our guys.

“Obviously we want to stay at this level and it’s great to be part of the NPL system and I hope that we can stay up, but there’s lots of things that govern whether we stay up or don’t stay up.”

Doveton fans will already have February 27 highlighted in their calendars.

It is the day the Doves will play their home opener against Geelong in round two at Waratah Reserve.

How it will look crowd-wise is still to be determined by the trajectory of the Covid-19 pandemic, but McMinimee is hopeful that restrictions are further eased a lot of Doves fans can enjoy the big day.

“The restrictions are still in place now,” McMinimee said.

“We’re hoping by that stage they will have relaxed a little bit and they can get a few more people into the club.”

Thank you for Shopping LOCAL! Drouin

102-112 Old Princes Highway, Beaconsfield

5625 2955

9707 5055

Proudly locally owned and operated since 2010!

12475592-NG02-21

22 STAR NEWS

Beaconsfield

280 Princes Way, Drouin

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

SPORT

There’s a buzz down at Berwick

Softball makes its return

By Nick Creely There’s a buzz surrounding the Berwick Football Club as it prepares to take the plunge into the incredibly strong Eastern Football League Premier Division in 2021.

The anticipation of a Round 1 clash against Noble Park on 17 April - another south east powerhouse - and the unknown of how they’ll stack up in the revered competition give plenty of reason for excitement.

Berwick coach Clint Evans said that the group is ready and raring to get stuck into the next stage of pre-season as the build-up over the next couple of months begins to form.

“We had really good numbers before Christmas, and we were probably averaging 50 or 60 a night which is great, and that includes the 19s as well,” he told the News.

“There’s definitely been a real buzz around the club - with Covid, and missing the whole year, it’s been a bit surreal in a way to be honest.

“But now that we’re on the other side of Christmas, it’s not that far away, which is really exciting I suppose.

“The guys can’t wait to get out there, especially after a year off they just want to play - it’ll be an unknown, we just don’t know what other clubs will be like.

“When you’ve got Vermont, Noble Park, and so forth you don’t really know what they’ve got, but that’s the exciting part for the footy club, and that’s probably the same for them to us.

“The boys are jumping out of their skins to go.”

Evans said that with a dominant period in club history - which has included premierships in 2018, 2017 and 2015, as well as runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2019 - the Wickers are seeking to maximise its current list which features a glittering of ex-AFL, VFL and NAB League stars, but with one eye still focused on recruitment.

“Once we knew we were in Eastern, which was pretty much through Covid last year, our number one priority was to retain the list,” he said.

“We knew that if we were in Eastern, our group was going to be staying anyway. So we’ve retained basically everyone, and got them on board straight away which is great - once we

Bryce Rutherford is back at Berwick. 182156 had the opportunity to look at what we have, we were then lucky in recruiting.

“What we wanted, we got.”

What the Wickers got was a strong swag of recruits, and returning players. All of them are expected to not only play senior footy, but have a significant impact.

Headlining the returning players is star onballer and ex-skipper Bryce Rutherford, while forward Trent Thomas has also returned to Edwin Flack Reserve. Ex-Cranbourne pair Anthony Vella, and Anthony Burr who were both listed by Noble Park, are also two big additions for the Wickers.

Evans also pointed to another star in Luke Sheppard - who missed 2019 with a knee injury - as a virtual new recruit who will give the Wickers a big boost.

“With the salary cap and the unknown, it was challenging - we had 10 we pencilled in that we wanted to get, and we probably knew that we’d get three or four, but we’re really happy,” he said of the recruiting.

Picture: ROB CAREW “We’ve tried to recruit what we need, and then we’ve got guys back and a few young guys in too.

“And we’re positive that we’ll have another couple of recruits to announce in the next couple of weeks too.”

A huge clash awaits the Wickers in their Eastern Football League debut against the Bulls, with a monster crowd (Covid permitted) set to pack into Edwin Flack Reserve. Evans has no illusions about what awaits the club in what he believes is going to be one of the most exciting periods the club are in, but believes his list is primed to do some damage.

“We know we’re going into a really strong league,” he said.

“In that five years we’ve been dominant in Outer East and South East, the guys are now coming into that prime, and we’ve also got a new crop coming through who’ll be looking to take over that mantel.

“Sides are a lot different in this league, so there’s a lot of different things you’ve got to put into it - its exciting, but it’s an unknown for us.”

Cranbourne show off some fighting spirit CRANBOURNE BOWLS Playing away at Coatesville the home team tried to gain every advantage by throwing the teams onto a slow playing wind affected green.

However, the Cranbourne fighting spirit came through after trailing for most of the day they picked up two shots on the last end of the day to draw the game.

Midweek bowls returned at home against Edithvale this week and Cranbourne enjoyed a 20 shot victory to make them a serious contender for ladder leadership.

Weekend Pennant Round 6 Results: Side 1 Division 2 Sec 9 Ian Barrenger put in some very valuable bowls during the day to give his skip Lyn Quigg an 8 shot victory for the day in an exciting game of bowls that ended in a tie at 67 shots each.

The tie gives Cranbourne 9 valuable points which keeps them well and truly in the race for a top two finish.

Next week Cranbourne plays Mulgrave Country Club at home.

Cranbourne 67 (9 points) drew with Coatesville 67 (9 points) Side 2 Division 2 Sec 10 Top side Dandenong club were always going to be formidable opponents and that was the story for the day with a loss of 27 shots.

Skip Steve Hickson and his crew of Maree Taylor, Stan Myers and Gary Farrington were in great form and managed a draw to pick up 1 point for the home side.

Cranbourne 66 (1 point) lost to Dandenong berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Phil Nielsen is a picture of concentration for Cranbourne. club 93 (17 points) Side 3 Division 4 Sec 6 Side 3 played away at Cockatoo and had a long trip home after losing by 13 shots.

Skip George Ljepojevic kept his winning streak going with a 6 shot win supported by his crew of Helen Witherden, Rob Scott, and Bill Sherriff who won by 6 shots.

Cranbourne 68 (2 points) lost to Cockatoo 81 (16 points) Side 4 Division 6 Sec 6 Cranbourne had a bye Side 5 Twelve -A - Side Cranbourne won by walkover Mid-week bowls results this week (round 5) were:Side 1 Division 2 Sec 6 Cranbourne bounced back with a great win against Edithvale by 20 shots.

Skip Gavin Wright was the big winner with 12 shots up and well supported by his crew of Garry Hunt, Peter Colthup and Jim Williams.

A great start to 2021 that places Cranbourne a serious contender for ladder leadership.

Cranbourne 67 (15 points) defeated Edithvale 47 (1 point) Side 2 Division 2 Sec 9 Cranbourne 2 were competitive on two rinks but recorded a thrilling narrow loss against Noble Park.

Skip Yvonne Van Der Week and her crew of Tom De Pradines, Helen Witherden and John Stanley won by 9 shots Cranbourne 61 (4 points) lost to Noble Park 66 (12 points) Side 3 Division 4 Sec 6 Another close loss by Cranbourne going down to Boronia by just 8 shots.

Skip Bill Sherriff and his crew of Bob Dickson, Kath Dudink and Scott De Piazza won by 6 shots on the day.

Cranbourne 53 (2 points) lost to Boronia 61 (14 points) Side 4 Division 4 Sec 8 A 6 shot win against Moorabbin was a good result despite one rink having a bad day.

Skip John Gardner and his crew of Ron Fenton, Olive Stanley and Peter West won by 12 shots as did skip John Kent and his crew of Aliw Aquillana, Brian Legg and Liz Hughes who also won by 12 shots.

Cranbourne 59 (14 points) defeated Moorabbin 53 (2 points)

Saturday was the first week back after the Christmas break for Casey Softball.

In true Melbourne fashion there was wind, rain and sunshine. Mixed U/16s kicked off the day with Cobras Gray vs Mohawks. Cobras were too strong on the day winning 15-5. Best for Cobras was Ethan Lewis and Mohawks Vancouver Estall Vancouver. Cobras Maroon took on Doveton. Cobras jumped out early with eight runs in the first innings, but Doveton never gave up chipping away and scoring seven runs in the last innings to go down 13-9. Best for Cobras was Abbie Berkelmans, and for Doveton Hayley Davis.

The first Social Womens game was between the two Berwick Teams Geronimo and Chickasaw. Always a good-natured game with lots of laughs. Chickasaw were undermanned playing one short, but never stopped fighting. Geronimo were too strong coming out 14-1 winners.

Great games to Deirdre Craig for Geronimo and Ellen Kearns for Chickasaw.

Cranbourne Comets played Doveton Renegades. Comets jumped out of the blocks and Renegades couldn’t catch them. Comets finished comfortable winners 11-1. Best for Comets was Deb Milton and Renegades Pamela Joynson.

MVP Falcons came up against Narre Warren Penguins. MVPs started well with loaded bases.Trish Estall scored three runs with a triple through the cones to right field. Strong team batting from Penguins saw them keep the scoreboard ticking over and were eventual winners 11-5. Best for MVP Falcons was Trish Estall, and Penguins was Jessica George.

Open Womens saw two close games.

Berwick Cheyenne played a seesawing game against Chiefs. Cheyenne started well with four in the first keeping Chiefs scoreless. Chiefs came back with great batting from Ros Hendy hitting one to centre field through the cones for a triple, then next at bat again to centre field but this time over for a home run.

A great solo double play by Cheyennes first base Shirley Farmer, catching a low sharp catch, and quickly touching first base before the runner could get back for the second out. Best for Cheyenne was Tracy Dephin, catching a great game and batting strongly, and Ros Hendy for Chiefs with her awesome batting and strong fielding at third base. In the other Open Womens game Young Guns played Doveton Destroyers. Destroyers sevenrun first innings set them up for a win 10-6. Best for Destroyers was Elizabeth Collins and Young Guns Andrea Gartside.

Finally Open Men took to the diamonds. Chiefs were too strong for Cranbourne. Cranbourne had a late rally, but Chiefs went out 13-5 winners. Best for Chiefs was Damien Sharp, and Cranbourne Nick Henson.

Last game of the round was Trouser Snakes vs Southern Knights. After an even start Southern Knights found their groove and were comfortable 9-0 winners. Best for Southern Knights was Mark Scammell and Trouser Snakes Andrew Johnston.

The club would love to welcome more players, particularly juniors to make Casey Softball Association a really strong competition. The club has wonderful, patient coaches who work really well with the kids. The club also has Mens and Womens competitions for all ages and abilities, from brand new players to experienced, and 90 per cent of games are played at Sweeney Reserve at the same time every week. It’s a great sport that suits all of the family.

If you’re interested in playing please contact the club via the Facebook page “Casey Softball Association”, or email to caseysoftball.vic@gmail.com.

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

|

STAR NEWS 23

KAY & JIM

are wrapping it up retirement is here at the end of January 2021 So take advantage of all Stock reduced to clear or just come in to say hello.

Continued Discounts: Watches: 50% Off, 20% to 50% Off All Jewellery This week’s Special: Assorted 9ct Omega Necklets now Half Price.

DRYSDALES – the Jewellers Quality jewellery is forever Drysdales Berwick Village Jewellery 2 Blackburne Square Berwick VIC 3806 03 9707 2647 | berjewel@ozemail.com.au 12479031-DL04-21

24 STAR NEWS

|

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au