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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.

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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way

Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”

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Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed

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OAM for proud Australian By Jessica Anstice Service to the Casey community has earned Andrew Pinxt an Australia Day Honour. The Rotarian, former CFA firefighter, and parishioner, was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours List for service to the local community. Mr Pinxt said he was a bit shocked but very happy and proud to be recognised for what he enjoyed doing. “It’s not something that happens every day and I certainly wasn’t expecting it,” he said. “People must have faith in me and thought I deserved it. I’m proud to be recognised and proud to be Australian. It’s a real honour.” He thanked his supportive family, including his wife, children and seven grandchildren, as well as those who thought he was worthy of being nominated. Mr Pinxt moved to Australia from the Netherlands when he was just three-years-old. “I came here with two suitcases and Australia gives me this award - I think I must’ve done something right,” he laughed. “I think Australia is the best country in the world and it has given me so many opportunities.” One of Mr Pinxt’s biggest achievements was being named City of Casey’s Senior Citizen of the Year in 2020. His incredible involvement in the Cranbourne Rotary Club spans over 44 years and during that time has been president twice, community services committee director, international committee chair, vocational services committee chair, student exchange councillor and aid project coordinator. Mr Pinxt has worked on many projects through the Rotary Club, including travelling overseas to help those less fortunate. “I’ve done a lot of voluntary work with Rotary and embarked on several projects with the

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Andrew Pinxt. 226517 help of other volunteers,” he said. “I loved all of the community work we did, like the Ray Perry Park project and the Cranbourne Hall floor project. “My wife and I also took a team of surgeons to Vietnam to operate on burns victims and started a water main in Tonga to pour water out to several villages - both were worthwhile projects and I’m very proud of them.” His hard work and commitment to Rotary paid off when he received a Paul Harris Fellow

in the early 1990s and a Paul Harris Fellow Sapphire Pin in 2010. While volunteering for Country Fire Authority (CFA) from 1976 to 1985, Mr Pinxt said his most memorable experience was fighting fires during Ash Wednesday. “Fighting Ash Wednesday fires was very scary for me and for all of us,” he recalled. “I remember I got a phone call at night asking if I could drive a truck to the fires which I did. Being in Upper Beaconsfield when the

church and supermarket caught fire was horrifying. “It was a big event for everyone. The eerie aftermath when we had to go to Emerald and Cockatoo and seeing the devastation was just unbelievable - really incomprehensible and very emotional.” Mr Pinxt has also been involved in the Casey Christian Reformed Church since marrying his wife. The 73-year-old has since taken a step back from his volunteer work but still manages to keep himself busy.

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IN BRIEF Firearm found Another firearm is now off the streets after detectives swooped on a stationary vehicle. Police located the 31-year-old driver unconscious behind the wheel of a black BMW bearing false plates in Dartmoor Drive Cranbourne East on Monday night, 25 January. Detectives searched the vehicle and allegedly uncovered a home-made firearm, ammunition and drugs. The Knoxfield man was arrested and charged with firearms and drug offences. He was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court.

Driver’s hard lesson A driver in Dandenong ticked all the boxes on a list of what not to do when behind the wheel. Highway Patrol members detected the P plater on the Princes Highway allegedly travelling at 76km/h in a 60km/h zone on Monday night, 25 January. He also allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.077 and tested positive for an illicit drug in his system. His car was impounded for 30 days for failing to have an alcohol interlock installed as required. His licence was also immediately suspended. The 30-year-old Springvale man was then arrested and processed for possessing a drug of dependence. He is expected to face court at a later date.

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Humbled by award By Mitchell Clarke A Beaconsfield man said he was “humbled” to be appointed a Member of the Order of Australia and have his extraordinary contribution to the Aerospace and Defence Markets formally recognised. Neil Matthews, 68, was honoured to receive the award for his “significant service” to aerospace component repair technologies”. Neil has been RUAG Australia’s Head of Research and Technology, since 1995. RUAG Australia, based in Bayswater, uses engineering expertise and accredited manufacturing, maintenance and repair capabilities to provide support to both Defence and Aerospace markets. “Effectively we’re able to recover metal components by restoring them using metal powders and it’s unique in the fact that we don’t use heat to consolidate the powder. It’s a novel process,” he explained, when asked to describe his line of work. “It’s innovative as much as it’s additive technology. We add metal back onto components that has been damaged.” Neil has always had a passion for aerospace, likely due to the 43 years he spent as a member of the Australian Defence Force, which he joined in 1970. “When I left school as a Queenslander,

tertiary education wasn’t free and my family background was such that they could not afford to send me to university, applied for a scholarship to join the Airforce,” he recalled. Neil soon completed an engineering degree at RMIT University and post graduate studies at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom which provided a real-life insight into working with “leading edge technology”. “That gave me a great passion for leading edge technology. It gave me a thirst for aerospace, a thirst for innovation and knowledge and the confidence that we can push boundaries if we put our mind to it,” he said. Throughout his impressive career, Neil has held positions as RUAG’s, formerly known as Rosebank Engineering, senior engineering manager. He was also involved in the research and development of Cold Spray as an additive material repair technology. “What we’ve been able to do in Australia is develop a body of science that has allowed us to safely use the technology for aircraft repairs. We’ve have saved our government well over $10 million in assets, but more importantly, we’ve been able to provide critical support when it comes to aircraft availability,” he said. “It’s a passion I have in terms of innovation and technology. I guess I have been able to go where ‘no man’s gone before’ in additive technology which has positioned Australia as

a world leader. We’re now internationally acknowledged and renowned.” Neil currently sits on the Advisory Board of the Centre of Additive Manufacturing and has completed significant research within his relevant field. Between 2012 and 2018, he was a researcher for the Australian Research Council within the National Competitive Grants Program, and prior to that was an industry research leader for the Defence Science and Technology Group. Neil said he was humbled to have his contribution to society officially recognised with the award, but said he’s never sought recognition. “I don’t do what I do for the awards,” he said. “I’m very proud but also very humbled. It’s something that, in what I do, wasn’t expected. I certainly wasn’t aware of my nomination. I believe that my work colleagues supported by academia, research and Defence, have felt it was worthwhile to put my name up for recognition. “I must admit from my perspective, I’m quite humbled and not sure I’m deserving of the award. This work is something I love to do, and the reward is nice, but the words of congratulation I receive are cherished just as much as the award itself.”

A suspended driver will need to learn the art of waiting after he was caught driving just three days before receiving his licence back. The 45-year-old was intercepted by police driving on Paperbark Street in Doveton around 10:30am on Monday 25 January. Checks revealed his licence was suspended due to demerit points, with the suspension period due to end on 28 January. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $983 and he will receive a summons to attend court for driving whilst suspended.

Hoon dumps car in Tooradin A disqualified hoon on bail was allegedly nabbed travelling 100 kilometres over the speed limit before crashing into an unmarked police car. The 25-year-old man was allegedly clocked travelling at a whopping 180km/h in an 80km/h zone along Dalmore Road in Cardinia at about 6.30pm on Thursday 21 January. The Air Wing monitored the erratic driver from above, as he sped along the South Gippsland Highway. The driver allegedly collided with an unmarked police car before continuing on his destructive route. He was allegedly seen driving at speeds of up to 100km/h into oncoming traffic. Police say the vehicle was dumped a short time later in Tooradin but the three occupants were soon arrested. It’s understood the mother of the driver was in the passenger seat at the time of the alleged incident. She is expected to be charged on summons with permitting an unlicensed motorist to drive. A 22-year-old woman, believed to be in the vehicle as well, was released pending further enquiries. The driver, from Kooweerup, has been charged with a raft of offences including conduct endangering life, evade police, breaching bail conditions and driving whilst disqualified. He was remanded in custody.

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Casey’s top citizens

Casey Citizen of the Year Sumandip Kaur.

The City of Casey recognised and celebrated several outstanding individuals and groups for going above and beyond in their contribution to the community at the 2021 Casey Australia Day Awards. Council held a special, Covid-safe ceremony at Bunjil Place on the eve of Australia Day to announce the recipients of this year’s awards, and to acknowledge all the worthy finalists across the five categories. Sumandip Kaur, a qualified fitness instructor, was named the 2021 Casey Citizen of the Year, for her inspired commitment and selfless dedication to serving the community throughout Melbourne’s 2020 lockdown. When gyms and other fitness facilities were closed, Sumandip started running free online fitness classes, seven days a week. She welcomed anyone to join, including senior citizens, those with mental health challenges and families. Ajantha Weerakkody was named the Casey Senior Citizen of the Year, Livinia Walden the Casey Young Citizen of the Year and the inaugural winner of the Casey Local Hero of the Year was Subhashini Singhal. Not-for-profit organisation Multicultural Youth Support Services was announced the 2021 Casey Community Group of the Year. The service was awarded for its work in supporting young Casey residents from new migrant families to participate in activities and settle into life in Casey. There were also two Special Mentions awarded. The Lions Club of Cranbourne was awarded Highly Commended in the Community Group of the Year category for its great contribution to the Casey community, and Jawed Niazi was awarded Highly Commended

in the Citizen of the Year category for his work in language translation and family violence support in the community. City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff congratulated all the winners and nominees for the well-deserved recognition. “It’s fitting that on Australia Day each year we celebrate the individuals and community groups who give so much to our community and make Casey and our country such a wonderful place to call home,” she said. “Today we celebrate our nation, our people and what it is to be Australian. Most importantly, we celebrate the many people who give their time, passion and energy to help build a better community here in Casey. “I’d like to congratulate our 2021 Casey Citizens of the Year, along with all the nominees for these prestigious awards. Thank you for the contribution you all make to our community.” Casey Citizen of the Year - Sumandip Kaur Sumandip is a qualified fitness instructor who promotes healthy eating and exercise as key to feeling happier and mentally stronger no matter what life brings. During Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdowns, Sumandip began running free online fitness classes, seven days a week, and welcomed anyone to join. Offering online classes seven days a week for all ages and abilities required many hours in preparation but it has brought Sumandip’s clients huge rewards. Senior citizens, those with mental health challenges and families have been connected and engaged by Sumandip’s generosity of spirit and real enthusiasm to keep everyone positive and achieving their goals during Covid-19 and beyond.

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A representative of not-for-profit organisation Multicultural Youth Support Services accepts the 2021 Casey Community Group of the Year award. Casey Young Citizen of the Year Livinia Walden. Casey Young Citizen of the Year - Livinia Walden A recognised leader at school, in scouting and in her volunteer work, Livinia has immense energy and an ability to embrace change, foster inclusion and support people in times of need. In 2020, Livinia completed the highest youth award in Scouting - The Queens Scout. Also, after 10 years of service to the Australian Girls’ Choir, she was selected for the Performing Choir - the highest level a chorister can achieve in their time with the Australian Girls’ Choir. Livinia has consistently excelled in her hobbies, her commitment to volunteering and her real desire to help others. She always looks for ways to mentor younger people, support peers, protect animals and encourage others to achieve their potential and build a healthier and happier community.

Casey Local Hero of the Year Subhashini Singhal.

Casey Senior Citizen of the Year Ajantha Weerakkody. Casey Senior Citizen of the Year - Ajantha Weerakkody Ajantha established the Sri Lanka Community Services Association in 2019 to support senior citizens in Casey and continues as their active secretary and organiser. She recruits volunteers to help raise funds to support their excellent work and projects. With over 50 members, Ajantha leads with clarity and a dynamic energy to ensure that life is joyful, meaningful, healthy and active for everyone. She organises excursions, language classes, singing and art sessions and concerts.

Casey Local Hero of the Year - Subhashini Singhal Subhashini is a wonderful role model in her approach to life and lights the way for other young people who aspire to make a real difference in the world. In 2020, while doing exceptionally well at school (achieving an ATAR of 96.5) Subhashini was an active member of the Casey Youth Action Committee, where she led projects such as Health Minds Arts Evening and Casey in Colour Run, which both raised funds for charities. She was a youth ambassador at citizenship ceremonies, assisted teachers and supports students with different needs at Berwick Lodge Primary School, and tutored local high school students for maths and accounting, especially those struggling during the lockdown.

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By Mitchell Clarke A series of south east businesses have been hit by a callous thief wearing a distinctive hat. Police believe the man, perceived to be aged between 35 to 50-years-old, is allegedly behind a spate of burglaries over the New Year period. The alleged thief was captured on CCTV breaking into an automotive store on BerwickCranbourne Road in Clyde North on Tuesday 29 December. Police allege on that occasion he stole a quantity of tools. The next evening, Wednesday 30 December, it’s believed the same man gained entry to a bottle shop on the South Gippsland Highway in Cranbourne North. He also allegedly stole numerous boxes of alcohol. A few days later, on Friday 1 January, the same man is said to have broken into a chemist on Webb Street in Narre Warren. Detectives from the Casey Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) are appealing for public assistance as part of the “ongoing investigation”. Investigators have released CCTV images of the man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation. The alleged thief is believed to be Caucasian in appearance. On each occasion, he was purportedly seen driving a blue 1998-2005 Holden Astra CD 5 door model with nil plates. During each alleged theft, the man was also captured wearing a distinctive blue and grey cap with a red emblem and reflective rims. The investigation remains ongoing and police urge any witnesses or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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An honour no longer On February 14 it will have been 12 months since I resigned from my position as the deputy mayor of the City of Casey and councillor. I have now written to the Casey council advising them of my wish to have my name deleted off the councillors’ honour board in the customer service centre and the wall plaque for the opening of Bunjil Place attached on the theatre wall. I have no idea when IBAC will hand down their report into the alleged corruption at the City of Casey and, to be fair, I never supported the expenditure of $126 million for Bunjil Place to be built. My ex ward partner Sam Aziz stated to me he wished he never had my name added to the plaque, the only time I agreed with him. I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute. I will be following up with council once IBAC has concluded and the report made public to have any former and ex councillors who may have breached their conflict of interest to also have their names removed from the honour board and any plaques around the City of Casey that may have their names on while they were in the position of mayor. Rex Flannery, Narre Warren South.

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs Down! To Cardinia Council for never mowing the lawns in our estate. Meant to be once a fortnight now once a month and even then they don’t do it properly. Now becoming a major fire hazard!

Thumbs Up! To the cool change.

Thumbs Down! To the extreme heat in the early part of the week.

Thumbs Up! To sports back on.

Thumbs Up! To moving the outside dining to Childers Street, next to Kelly’s!

Thumbs Up! To leaving water out for birds on a hot day.

Thumbs Down! To the crap internet speed/connection in my estate.

Thumbs Up! For everyone who donated to Deaf Children Australia at my Christmas light display. Thanks to all the donation we raised $1823.00. Very happy and DCA was over the moon. Thank you again!

Thumbs Down! To dealing with the freight train at 12pm everyday when I go home for lunch. Sometimes I cop the passenger Vline on my way back just before 12.30pm.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Friday 22 January, a story was shared across the Star News Facebook pages about a woman’s plea for people to forgo setting off illegal fireworks after her beloved pup escaped her house during an illegal display. Her dog was later found dead. Here is how our readers reacted online: Megan Hester: Fireworks went off here one day around 8pm while i was walking my dog. I could not see anything but could hear it! I’m lucky he’s not overly fussed by loud noises - generally just barks at it thank god as it could’ve been so bad. Nikkie Hopkins: Locking your dog up doesn’t stop them from being a terrified shaking mess all night, even with loud music, thunder shirt and vet prescribed anxiety meds. Yes, its gonna happen regardless, but no need to be cruel about this person losing their dog, just for the sake of a few hours of fun. Magrat Garlick: Fireworks are only a couple of nights a year. Part of pet ownership is keeping them safe. Stay home and bring them indoors. Never had an issue. Kimberley Foster: So you can foresee when

illegal fireworks will be let off? Or do you keep your dog indoor 24/7? Sharie Burmingham: This poor, poor dog. Terrible. And shame on the person who ran over the dog and left him on the side of the road. Heartless. Donna Cooke: If people’s animals don’t like fireworks then keep them inside. Unfortunately there are people out there who will let them off regardless of legal ones being done or not. Jude Newman-Tope: I learned this Christmas and New Year’s Eve that Pakenham is full of people who have no respect for other residents or their pets or sleeping children. They have the disgusting attitude of ‘who cares they are having a good time’ with zero regard for anyone else. It’s utterly selfish and wrong. Anna Pajewska Logan: “The illegal show wasn’t reported to local police, who confirmed they weren’t aware of “any incidents in the area involving illegal fireworks over the holiday period”.” Yeah right! Kathy Couch: We have personally had an experience with illegal fireworks and cops

wouldn’t give us the time of day and because of this people take matters into their own hands. Taking pets inside isn’t always possible but choosing not to let off illegal fireworks is! Jason Mahony: Few years ago I called the cops as the fireworks had started a fire as the brain surgeons using them were aiming at other houses. Call made, address given, offer of video footage, nothing ever happened! Renee Lea: In two ways with this, I mean fireworks won’t stop, lock your pets up. Luke Staker: Lock your dogs up. Janice Mcleod: Dogs have been known to smash windows because they are so terrified. Amy June: Fireworks are such a waste of money and resources. Robyn Martin: The best part of growing up was cracker night and a few special occasions, we used to put our dog inside, families had a blast. Debra Culph: I hate fireworks. If they let them off, keep your pet inside with music on or tv up to drown out the noise. You can’t stop them. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Berwick burst pipe chaos By Mitchell Clarke

At its peak, the water was said to be a metre off the ground.

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Flooding along Bemersyde Drive.

The roundabout in question.

The water flowed down towards Clyde Road.

The flooding occurred at the intersection of Bemersyde Drive and St Boswells Avenue.

es in the area. Maybe it’s the design of the road and the slope that kept the houses out of danger, I don’t know, but thank goodness for that.” Ms Brauner said her team of volunteers often responded to burst water mains, but described this incident as “more intense”. “It was an interesting one. I haven’t seen

anything of that size before,” she recalled. “The flooding was fairly deep in certain patches because of the guttering and the slope in road. It was actually quite an intense scene because it was so fast moving. “Given the roundabout had started to collapse in areas, we didn’t know the impact

downstream, so we assisted Victoria Police in securing the site, controlling traffic and keeping people safe. “Bermerside Drive is quite a busy road and a lot of people use it as a thoroughfare, so the last thing you want is people travelling through gushing water.”

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A burst pipe caused chaos along a busy Berwick thoroughfare, prompting road closures after water spouted into the air and flooded the immediate area. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Bemersyde Drive and St Boswells Avenue just before 10am on Saturday 23 January, following reports of flooding. South East Water’s customer service delivery acting general manager Andrew ForsterKnight said crews were forced to turn the water off in a bid to alleviate the pressure and flow. “We apologise to our customers for the extended water outage - we understand it’s frustrating when the water’s not working,“ he said on Saturday night. “Unfortunately these works are taking a little longer than usual as we’re working with the relevant electricity company to take important safety measures to ensure any nearby electrical wires are managed safely. “We’re working as quickly as possible to get the water flowing again and to complete these emergency works.“ Narre Warren SES volunteer Sue Brauner said the road had sustained some damage from the burst pipe. “The water was gushing from underneath the roundabout. It was like a mini landslide. There was a big hole around the edge of the roundabout, so it’s obviously collapsed,” she explained. “When we arrived on scene the water was about one metre above the ground and flowing down Bemersyde Drive towards Clyde Road at a very fast rate, so that was quite intense to see.“ Despite the chaos, no properties were impacted by the flooding. “That was our biggest concern. I think we were very lucky that there was no threat to property,” she said. “As you could imagine, there’s a lot of hous-

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Formula for VCE success By Narelle Coulter The news earlier this month that he had secured a place at Melbourne University to study science came as sweet relief to Dandenong High School dux Abdul Basit Ahmad. Abdul, from Doveton, topped the class of 2020 with an ATAR of 97.15, placing him in the top three per cent in the state. In March he will take a up a scholarship to study a Bachelor of Science and pursue his passion for physics. “For me science is just the idea of understanding how things around you work. Unravelling what questions are there, the joy of solving problem,“ said the young scholar. Abdul and his family arrived in Australia two and half years ago after leaving their home city of Quetta in Pakistan near the Afghani border. As Hazaras, the family was under threat of persecution and Abdul’s parents were determined to secure a safer future for their four sons. After being reunited with Abdul’s father in Sydney, the family settled in Doveton and Abdul enrolled in year 10 at Dandenong High School. He clearly remembers his first day at the school, which is one of the biggest and most culturally diverse in the south-east. “It was a new experience for me and I had to get used to the diverse cultures. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I got used to the system pretty quickly, and the teachers were very good to me and helped me get through. I am very grateful to them,“ Abdul said. Abdul chose subjects similar to those he had studied in Pakistan. However, it was his English that required the most intense improvement. “I wasn’t very fluent in English and I had a bit of stammer, but as I made friends and got involved in classes and as I was speaking more often my language improved a lot.“ For his VCE Abdul studied specialist maths,

Dandenong HIgh School dux Abdul Basit Ahmad and principal Susan Ogden. 226207 physics, chemistry, geography and English as a second language. As if language and cultural barriers weren’t enough, there was also Covid. Students throughout Victoria had their education disrupted last year because of lockdowns and restrictions. In July Dandenong High was closed to even senior students and those with an exemption for three weeks when a student tested positive. The school provided Abdul with a laptop and

he was lucky to have access to reliable internet. Like most teenagers, he missed the face to face interaction with his peers, instead having to content himself with staying in touch via social media. When he wasn’t studying, Abdul spent lockdown chatting with friends, playing games and walking. “2020 was a challenging year for everyone - students and staff. It was a different year and I managed to pull through which I am glad

about,“ Abdul said. Dandenong High School principal Susan Ogden said the Dandenong High School community was incredibly proud of the achievements of the class of 2020. “Despite the significant challenges they all faced, including remote learning, a three week school closure where many of them could not access their resources and some VCE students testing positive for Covid-19, their results have been strong, with an improvement on previous years,“ Ms Ogden said. “As a group they have demonstrated great courage and resilience.“ Abdul said the secret to his VCE success was good time management. “I managed my time well, invested my time in subjects I loved. I did nothing special but give it my best. “I did what I love, pursued my passion and I hope to do that in the future too.“ His outstanding score was celebrated by his extended family both in Melbourne and Pakistan. His immediate family marked his achievement with a meal out at a local restaurant. “The food was on me. I had to pay the bill,“ Abdul said, laughing. He is grateful for the opportunities Australia has already afforded him and is determined to honour his parents’ sacrifice. “It is a good country. You get your rights, you can pursue any passion you want and, most importantly, there is no discrimination. You can do whatever you want, your actions are not based on how you look and where you are from.“ And his advice to the class of 2021? “Just do what you love. Follow your passion, have the best time and have fun. Life is not just about school, it’s about doing what you love. Love it and you will get the results eventually.“

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Jewellery stalwarts retire By Danielle Kutchel It’s the end of an era for a favourite Berwick shop, as Kay and Jim Drysdale head into a wellearned retirement. After 37 years manning their jewellery store, Drysdale’s Berwick Village Jewellery, the couple have decided to hang up their tools for the last time. Drysdale’s has long been the place to go in Berwick for engagement and wedding rings, special gifts and watches, as well as repairs, alterations and even brand-new bespoke creations. The shop and its staff are, in a way, Berwick royalty - offering an incredible depth of knowledge as well as personalised and friendly service. The shop has survived decades of changes to Berwick’s streetscape as well as the global

pandemic, which hit businesses hard - but after reopening after Melbourne’s strict lockdowns, the couple was overwhelmed by the love and support shown by their loyal customer community. Both Kay and Jim have been open about the fact that they are well past the traditional retirement age, even though their work has kept them young. They had been advising customers for several months now that they planned to retire by the end of January - but as the big day looms, Kay said it was certainly “emotional”. “Customers are being so nice with cards and so-forth,” she said. “It shows they appreciate our involvement with them for so many years. “After 37 years as part of the Berwick community we have seen many changes and felt

very privileged to be part of the community in which we live, having made so many friends along the way,” Kay explained. Although they are retiring, Kay said the couple won’t be slowing down, with plans for plenty of hobbies to fill their days. She said last year’s lockdown had been useful for evaluating life and helping the couple work out what their next steps should be. “It was time to start looking at what time we have left to do these things. “Jim has many pages of things he would like to do and achieve and a list of places of interest for us to visit and explore,” she said. Jim is also looking forward to indulging in his personal interests, including native plants and model trains, as well as “deciding whether to ride his BMW motorbike again or sell it”, according to Kay.

She added that they are both looking forward to spending more time with the grandkids. Kay also hopes to catch up with friends, renew her interest in photography, “sort out the family history” and explore the countryside. Jim will not yet be fully retired as he will assist the new owners of Drysdale’s Berwick Village Jewellery while they assume ownership. Anthony and Sylvia, second generation jewellers and watchmakers, will take over the next chapter in the shop from March and Jim will be on hand part-time to assist with the transition. Drysdale’s Berwick Village Jewellery will close from Saturday 30 January. Staff will remain in the shop throughout February for collection of repairs - appointments are required as the store will not be open to the public. For updates, visit https://www.berwickjeweller.com.au/

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Holt’s outstanding efforts By Danielle Kutchel Anthony Byrne MP, Federal Member for Holt, presented awards to 30 outstanding individuals and four local organisations for their contribution to our community on Australia Day. The 2021 Holt Australia Day Awards were presented at the Tooradin and District Sports Club on Tuesday 26 January. Due to Covid-19 restrictions only 150 people could attend including family members and friends. “Australia Day is a wonderful day when we can recognise those people who contribute to the community and make our community a better place,“ said Mr Byrne. The 2021 Holt Australia Day Awards were an opportunity to recognise people like Erin Wallace. Long-serving St John Ambulance Victoria volunteer Erin Wallace didn’t hesitate when she was called to duty during the devastating bushfires last year. The Cranbourne resident, who is the St John Gippsland Regional Manager, volunteered hundreds of hours at the 2019/20 bushfires in both Victoria and New South Wales, providing physical and mental first aid to bushfire victims. Ms Wallace went above and beyond in her duty when she met a young boy who was devastated at the loss of his new bike in the fires. Desperate to help him, she visited a bike shop in Bairnsdale and explained the situation to the owner, who donated a brand-new bike along with helmets, pads and other gear. The present made the boy’s day - and for her efforts and unwavering commitment to the community, Ms Wallace is a recipient of a Holt Australia Day Award. Also amongst the award recipients was Monash Health Covid-19 Pandemic Response.The City of Casey had over 1000 cases of Covid-19 with a high of 357 active cases during Melbourne’s lockdown period. In response, doctors and nurses from Monash Health at Casey Hospital, the Cranbourne Integrated Care Facility and the Casey Fields Testing Site have gone above and beyond to care for us during the pandemic. At the event, Praveenkumar Pezhatholil acting director clinical operations, medicine, Casey Hospital and Jamie St Mart - nurse manager, Tower 4, Casey Hospital, both of whom played instrumental roles in the pandemic response, accepted the Australia Day award on behalf of Monash Health. Ross Wilkie, another award recipient. was commended for his efforts at the Tooradin Foreshore Committee of Management (TFCM). Mr Wilkie has been secretary of TFCM since 2008 with some earlier terms as well. The committee is a group of volunteers who work with Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to maintain and improve the foreshore area for the benefit of the general community. The Committee has been responsible for the restoration of the Fisherman’s Cottage, which was purchased in 1968 by the Cranbourne Shire Historical society.

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Notable amongst their many works, the Committee worked to upgrade the car park, financed the boat ramp with floating pontoons, fishing platforms, and the recent restoration of the old Jetty with floating pontoon, maintain the children’s playground, and organise the annual Christmas on the Foreshore event, a very popular family event for the community. For his efforts on the TFCM, Mr Wilkie is a worthy recipient of a Holt Australia Day Award. “I congratulate all those receiving a Holt Australia Day Award for their exemplary community spirit and endless hours of volunteer work making our community a better and safer place to live. These people do not get the same accolades as celebrities in the media but in their own quiet Australian way they do tremendous work and make other people’s lives better’, said Mr Byrne.

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Montague goes next level By Danielle Kutchel The big day has finally arrived for the Montague family. After years of planning, the doors to the orchard’s new cafe, shop and packing facility were finally thrown open on Tuesday 12 January. Despite the upheaval of 2020, construction on the $60 million project was completed according to schedule with the opening taking place in summer 2021 as planned. Collectively, the project is known as The Orchard at Montague. Seeing it open was a surreal moment, according to managing director and third generation grower Scott Montague. The cafe, called Stella’s Kitchen in a loving tribute to family matriarch Stella, has room for 50 patrons outside and 70 inside. The menu is inspired by the head chef’s French training and passion for modern Australian cuisine. Dishes incorporate local ingredients - including stone fruit from Montague’s orchards - and some, like the scones, are even from Stella’s own recipe book. There’s potential for the site to host events in future - think live music, family fun days or possibly even weddings. The packing facility is state-of-the-art, using technology that isn’t seen in other orchards around Australia. And the farm gate shop stocks local fruit, vegetables, drinks, cheese, handmade clothes and eco-friendly products to fill any pantry. It’s been affectionately called Bill’s Orchard Gate, after Bill Montague who planted the first apple trees at the Narre Warren North site three generations ago. The project represents a leap forward for Montague as a family-owned business and as a brand. “We’ve never sold direct to the public, it’s never been a part of what we do,” explains Rowan Little, general manager of Montague Fresh. “That was the leap of faith we wanted to do ... giving people an experience.” It gives the family a way to tell their story to visitors, he says, and hopefully impart a bit of knowledge about the food supply chain and the importance of locally-grown food. It’s certainly a far cry from earlier discussions, years ago, about perhaps placing an honesty box at the end of the driveway for passers-by to partake in. As part of Montague’s drive to empower consumers with new knowledge, visitors will be able to book tours of the production facility to get a behind-the-scenes look at the cuttingedge technology, which is set to process more than 280 million pieces of fruit each year. There will also soon be a pick-your-own orchard with over 2000 stone fruit and apple trees for visitors to explore. Staff will be on hand to educate on the flavour profiles of the fruit and how to choose the ripest ones. It’s all about providing an experience, Rowan says - showing people where their food comes from, how modern horticulturalists make a living, and adding to the outer Yarra Valley’s tourism network. Part of that story centres on sustainability. Every effort has been made in construction to cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Left to right: Scott Montague and Rowan Little in the new cafe, Stella’s Kitchen. 225299 create a facility that is environmentally-friendly. For example, Rowan says, Montague has invested heavily in a sewage treatment plant on site. All human waste is processed there and converted into class B water, which is then used to irrigate the orchard. Stormwater runoff from the plant is also captured and used for irrigation - no town water is used in fruit growing. The roof features some solar panels, but Rowan hopes to expand the site’s solar capacity in future and perhaps even power it entirely by the sun’s rays. Heating and cooling have all been thought of. Rather than burning gas to create the heat needed for the packing process, the new production facility captures the heat generated through refrigeration and makes use of that. Another “nifty” idea, Rowan says, is how to use the waste plant matter that is created through the production process. “We’re working with RMIT at the moment to look at those organic waste streams, and they’re doing tests on what can we convert that into so we get a use for it. “If we can process it and repurpose it for something on site, there’s an environmental and economic benefit to that.” As well, Montague is making an effort to move away from plastic, especially petroleumbased plastic. Even the trees that are being planted as part of the landscaping efforts have been chosen to do their bit, with a mix of natives and exotics. Around 5000 trees will be planted to help restore the site to its original bush state. “Our drive is towards environmental sustainability and how you can be a commercial food grower in a sustainable way in the Australian environment,” Rowan says. Although there is still some work to do on

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Stone fruit processing in the new packing facility.225299 landscaping, The Orchard at Montague has already seen a steady stream of visitors keen to experience the new destination for themselves. The family plans to take advantage of The Orchard’s proximity to Lysterfield Park, with a takeaway window in Stella’s Kitchen offering on-the-go snacks and drinks for busy joggers and cyclists, to complement the full-service dine-in cafe. In addition, a partnership with Lysterfield Cycles will offer bike hire and repair services at the back of the building. The big challenge will be apple harvest season, when the production facility will be fully operational. Once that happens, the Montague family will be able to gauge the success of the endeavour. The production facility is truly cuttingedge, from the imaging technology that allows staff to look inside the fruit and pick up internal defects before packing, to the pitch-black storage room filled with robots that automatically pick out fruit for the next day’s orders. This room is 22 metres high and can hold 3000 bins - or one million kilos - of fruit. It’s a common set up for fruit packers in Europe, Rowan says, but in Australia it’s used mainly in liquor storage - meaning Montague

Plenty to see and do at The Orchard at Montague. 225299 is ahead of the curve. Now with time to sit in the caf¨¦ and look out at the “mesmerising” view, Scott says the opening of The Orchard has been a source of pride for the family. “There’s an immense amount of pride in celebrating the history and the area. It’s given the family a great deal of reflection ... and excitement. “I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet. It’s been a long time coming!” For opening hours or to book a tour, visit www.montague.com.au/the-orchard-at-montague/ Thursday, 28 January, 2021

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An affinity of femininity A new exhibition on display at Bunjil Place will place female artists and the female identity in the spotlight. FEM-aFFINITY - an exhibition of female artists from Arts Project Australia (APA) and wider Australia whose work share an affinity of subject matter, technique and process - is now on display at Bunjil Place, in partnership with National Exhibitions Touring Support (NETS) Victoria. The exhibition’s curator, Associate Professor Catherine Bell from the Australian Catholic University, seeks to uncover related variations of female identity and perspectives on historical feminist concepts by situating these female artists alongside each other. Drawing upon interdisciplinary approaches, such as painting, printmaking, drawing, performance and photography, the exhibition also considers how artworks are a complex and nuanced way of thinking about embodied knowledge and how it aligns with identity politics explored in contemporary art. The 14 exhibiting artists are Fulli Andrinopoulos, Jane Trengove, Dorothy Berry, Jill Orr, Wendy Dawson, Helga Groves, Bronwyn Hack, Heather Shimmen, Eden Menta, Janelle Low, Cathy Staughton, Prudence Flint, Lisa Reid, and Yvette Coppersmith. “I’m a regular visitor to the Arts Project Australia gallery and have a particular interest in the work of the female artists who attend their studio,” says Ass. Prof. Bell. “I have often considered the uncanny connections their work has with other female contemporary artists. “I’m interested in highlighting the affinity. Curating a selection of past works by each artist demonstrates a sustained line of enquiry. The opportunity for the artists to collaborate and develop new work for the show celebrates these ongoing themes and connections.”

Eden Menta and Janelle Low - “Eden and the Gorge” 2019. Ink-jet print: 50 x 40 cm. Picture: COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS, EDEN MENTA IS REPRESENTED BY ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA Claire Watson, director of NETS Victoria, said: “NETS Victoria is delighted to tour FEMaFFINITY. Through the considered pairings by the curator Associate Professor Catherine Bell, new perspectives of the selected artists’ practices are offered. Importantly, the project has fostered ongoing relationships between the artists involved.” Exhibiting artists Yvette Coppersmith and Lisa Reid have painted portraits of prominent figures in the arts. Meanwhile, abstract artists Helga Groves and Wendy Dawson share a similar creative process of layering pigment and surface detail; their works in metallic me-

diums explore abstract patterns. Heather Shimmen and Bronwyn Hack are inspired by gothic narratives, famous women in history, and the natural world. Their collaboration has produced a series of lino prints that incorporate depictions of the body, flora and fauna. Other collaborative responses are between artists Jane Trengove and Fulli Andrinopoulos, Janelle Low and Eden Menta, and Prudence Flint and Cathy Staughton. Seminal art works by veteran artist Dorothy Berry, curated from the APA permanent collection,

and renowned artist Jill Orr, on loan from institutional collections, are also included. This pairing explores their shared interest in birds as symbolic motifs. FEM-aFFINITY is an Arts Project Australia exhibition, touring with NETS Victoria. Arts Project Australia is a studio and gallery that supports artists with intellectual disabilities, promoting their work and advocating for inclusion within contemporary art practice. FEM-aFFINITY is showing at Bunjil Place Gallery from 30 January - 14 March 2021, at 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren.

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Demons ready to rumble By Lance Jenkinson Melbourne plans to bring a more direct, freeflowing and attacking brand of football to Casey Fields in the AFL Women’s this season. The Demons have a goal to move into the upper echelon of offensive teams in the league. If the Dees can find a way to improve their scoring - they were ranked sixth in the competition last season - while proudly maintaining their No. 1 defensive rating from last season, it will be a tough team to beat in 2021. Demons utility and leadership group member Sarah Lampard is eager to see her team’s new style of attacking play on match day to see if it leads to improved scoring. “We want to score more,” she said. “Not only will that make for good viewing, but it’s also a fun way to play. “There’s a couple of good teams in the league like North and Freo who are really good at consistently getting high scores and we want to be up there as well scoring as much as we can. “It’s more of a focus on going straight to goal instead of going around the ground and always looking to transfer the ball. “It’s having more of a mindset of being more attacking and aggressive because, at the end of the day, goals win games.” Melbourne will open its season with a trip north to face the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium on Saturday. The Demons are champing at the bit to take to the field having endured an arduous 10-month off-season after the VFLW was cancelled due to Covid-19. “We haven’t been able to play football since March, so we’re all super keen to get out there,” Lampard said. Despite the lengthy off-season, Melbourne players have returned to the track in tip top shape. The majority of the Demons group used the lockdown to get their bodies into playing shape long before the team came together for preseason. Match sharpness might not be there right from the outset, but the Demons can guarantee that fitness will not be an issue. “A lot of the girls have done a hell of a lot of work heading into preseason,” Lampard said. “I know our girls are pretty strong and fit

Sarah Lampard believes the Demons will be an exciting side to watch this season. heading into the season.” With a short nine-round season likely and the pandemic always looming as a threat in the background, Melbourne knows the importance of getting the season off to a flyer with a win. The Demons could be faced with a fly in, fly out scenario on Saturday, where they arrive on the morning of the game and leave that night, so they will need to be ready for all eventualities. And, there is also an opponent in the Suns who have shown they will not back down, which was evident in their first season of

AFLW last year. “Every game is super important,” Lampard said. “The Suns showed last year they were a really relentless team, so we’ve got to make sure we’re ready and switched on, otherwise they could get the jump on us. “It could be a long day for us [with a fly in, fly out scenario], so we’ve got to make sure we’re primed and ready to go.” Melbourne’s first home game at Casey Fields has been locked in for round two against Richmond on February 6.

Picture: BEN GIBSON/MELBOURNE FC With unique conditions at the venue and a strong home support, the Demons are looking forward to creating a big home ground advantage at the Cranbourne East venue this season. “We can turn it into a bit of a fortress down there,” Lampard said. “We’re used to the conditions, whereas other teams might not be. “We often hold footy clinics down there, so we get quite a few Casey locals down and a lot of kids as well. “We get heaps of support from the Casey community, which is great.”

Power club considering shock move from the DDCA By Nick Creely One of the Dandenong District Cricket Association’s most powerful and revered clubs is exploring its options next season, with Buckley Ridges’ future in the association seriously clouded. In a Wednesday night email after a tribunal hearing involving the abandoned Turf 1 clash between the club and Springvale South a few weeks ago, the Bucks informed the association that it wants this season to be its last, with the committee and members both informally agreeing to exploring a move. “The committee and members have decided that this will be our last season in the DDCA,” the email from Bucks treasurer Chris Rattle read. “We will be moving to another competition at the end of the season. Thanks for all your help over the years.” The email has been sparked by the DDCA’s decision to dock three points from the club and be fined $60 after failing to put down covers in their Round 5 clash against the Bloods. The club is now in the process of appealing this decision to the Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union, and Cricket Victoria if necessary, and firmly believe they did everything in its power to get a game going, right up until match day. The Bucks believe they have “followed the covers policy to the letter”, and that the sentence is too severe, lacks procedural fairness and has a conflict of interest for panel memcranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Buckley Ridges are strongly considering departing the DDCA. 191688 bers who are relevant to the hearing. One of the main elements of the appeal is the one-hour window in which the DDCA directed for covers to be placed down and the commencement of rain, which fell on a working day. The club also pointed to the fact that they did not have a curator available for the week,

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with the groundsman injured. Buckley Ridges president Sonny De Silva told Star News Group that this was not an isolated incident for the club, believing that it was an “injustice” and not made impartially. “We feel that decisions (made by the DDCA) have been made outside of policy,” he said.

“So we’ve sent through an email to the DDCA, it’s disappointing.” The club is expected to call an extraordinary general meeting if its decides to proceed with a move out of the association, in which it has an illustrious history and standing within the region. In the past decade, the Bucks have won three Turf 1 flags, and also snagged eight of the 12 DDCA Twenty20 titles. It’s one of the most historic clubs in the Dandenong region. De Silva said its unsure where the club intends to play at this stage, but floated associations such as Victorian Sub-District Cricket and Cricket Southern Bayside as options. “We’re in discussion, we’re not sure at this stage, but we want it to be our last season in the DDCA,” he said. “Ultimately, the members will be making the decisions, but that’s what we’re after as a club. “We understand that there is history there, but when it gets to a stage where decisions don’t make sense, you have no choice.” Star News Group contacted DDCA president Michael Hawking, who said it would be a great shame for the association to lose one of its power clubs. “It would be very sad to lose a mainstay of the competition, and a club that has been extremely well run, “he said. “They’ve been a power side of the comp for so long. It would be sad.” Thursday, 28 January, 2021

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Class display from Hardy By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 AND TURF 2 REVIEW - ROUND 8 Narre South opener Kyle Hardy produced one of the individual performances of the DDCA season to date on Saturday, crunching a clutch century to bring down Berwick. It takes a special effort to bring down Matthew Chasemore’s premiership unit, and Hardy delivered for his side as the Lions look to stay well entrenched in the top-four. Always reliable and solid at the top, it was a knock incredibly well timed for his side. The all-conquering Bears won the toss and elected to bat, but after a steady enough start from openers Jordan Cleland (26) and Lachlan Brown (47), Wookey medal winner Morteza Ali (3/50) picked up where he left off a fortnight ago, snaring two quick wickets to leave the visitors 2/49. Matthew Chasemore (35) and Ruwantha Kellepotha (35) ensured the Bears would pick up the momentum, with the reigning premiers posting 186. Josh Dowling snared another bundle of wickets, with the paceman gathering 4/37 to once again impress with the ball, Ali was a vital cog through the middle with three wickets, all with the Lions forced to re-adjust after losing quick Tim Phillips four balls into his spell and without champion Scott Phillips. It then took an absolute gem of a knock to inflict the Bears with its first loss of the season. Hardy - who has played some steady knocks this season - scored his first century at the club since 2013/14, carving up a starstudded bowling attack to make 106 from 138 balls. His unbeaten knock featured nine fours and two sixes in a tick over two hours of batting. It was an innings laced with class. It’s the second Turf 1 century of the season, and it could arguably be a defining one in the Lions’ finals hopes. Hardy was well supported by star veteran Kaushalya Weeraratne, who struck a fluent 42 in a match-winning 93-run stand. Buckley Ridges were another side to post a vital win on the weekend, with the Bucks dominant against North Dandenong at Lois Twohig. The Bucks found some much-needed momentum with the bat, winning the toss and posting 9/211 from 45 overs, with skipper Jayson Hobbs (57) and reliable keeper Troy Aust (40) both producing handy knocks. A cracking new-ball spell from Michael Davies (3/25) always had the Maroons on the back foot, with the home side 4/32, before overseas pro Benny Howell stole the show. The paceman - who enjoyed a stint with the Melbourne Renegades prior to Christmas - produced his first dominant DDCA performance of note, snaring 6/12 from just 6.2 overs as the home side fell over for 95. Howell has been solid, rather than spectacular in his first two games for the Bucks, but proved on Saturday he’ll be a force as the club pushes for another finals appearance. Springvale South survived a scare, meanwhile, to bank the points at Reedy Reserve against Heinz Southern Districts. But it was far from a smooth ride for the visitors after winning the toss and electing to bat. Courtesy of a stunning spell from Zahoor Sarwari (3/20), the Bloods’ top-order fell apart to be 4/23, and matters were made worse when debutant Mitch Cox, Jackson Sketcher and Paul Hill departed to leave the visitors in tatters at 7/44. But any good side needs the depth when things don’t go to plan. It’s an absolute must in any team that wants respond to any adversity throughout a match. Akshat Buch (32) and Matt Wetering (30) provided 62 of the most vital runs possible, helping the Bloods give something for the bowlers. The pair helped lift the Bloods to 122 from 44.3 overs, riding the pressure and eventually getting the scoreboard tickling along nicely. It was the momentum shift that changed 18 STAR NEWS

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Kyle Hardy during his unbeaten century for Narre South. 226241 the game as the Bloods bowlers went to work. The Cobras couldn’t get going as the visitors bowled relentless lines through new-ball pair Matt (2/21) and Sam Wetering (2/11), before left-arm spinner Akshat Buch (4/12) showcased his class to tear through the middle and late orders. The ex-Dandenong tweaker has been difficult for opposition sides to get away this season, and managed to pick up the key wickets whenever the home side mounted a charge. With just three batsmen reaching doublefigures, the home side were rolled for just 59 with 20 wickets taken on the day from 65 overs and with only 181 runs made. In the final game of another fascinating round of cricket, Hallam Kalora Park continue to hold firm in the top-four with a gritty display against St Mary’s. It was a big game for the Saints at Carroll Reserve, with the club celebrating its Past Players Day alongside a special Team of the Decade announcement. Batting first, the Hawks lost two early wickets, but its in-form batting line up managed to recover, with opener Leigh Booth (35), Matthew Cox (24) and skipper Jordan Hammond (54) all in the runs as the visitors posted a competitive 9/175 from its 45 overs. The home side gave the chase an almighty shake, with Kasun Niranjana (53) leading the way to have the Saints within touching distance of victory. But the Hawks rallied and restricted the home side to 9/154, with Hammond (3/39) backing up his efforts with the bat with a strong display with the ball, while spinner Sachith Jayasingha (2/29) was once again incredibly impressive through the middle overs. In Turf 2, Dandenong West were one of the weekend’s biggest winners, knocking off Beaconsfield at Perc Allison Oval, and in the process surging to the top of the ladder. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Tigers playing coach Nathan Goodes (6/38) caused serious headaches for the visitors, bowling brilliantly. Despite falling to a tricky 7/106, the visitors rallied late through vital cameos from Shankey Jood (33) and Riley Siwes (24) to post 177 from its 45 overs.

Aside from Goodes, who ripped through the top-order to be the star of the first innings, veteran Brad Miles bowled tidily to snare 2/23 from his eight overs. Utilising the momentum gathered with the bat, Siwes then took a star turn with ball in hand, snaring 5/31 from 7.3 brilliant overs to bowl his team to victory. Despite a class hand from the talented Tyler Clark (63), who posted his second half-century for his new club, the Tigers were skittled for 121. Parkfield’s excellent form continued, inflicting Cranbourne with an untimely loss at Casey Fields. Showcasing how tight the season is, the loss has pushed the Eagles from first to outside the top-four in a matter of weeks. The visitors batted well after winning the toss, racking up 7/189 from its 45 overs sparked by an excellent opening stand from Matt Goodier (38) and Dishan Malalasekera (64). The Eagles did, however, make some inroads, largely through Pete Sweeney (2/29) and Martin Kelly (2/39), after a tough start and picked up its last six wickets for just 46 runs. Despite a strong 104-run stand from the Sweeneys - Mick (59) and Pete (57) - an inspired bowling cameo from Nick Jeffery (5/32) was the catalyst in restricting the home side to 159. Narre Warren were merciless in its victory against Lyndale at Sweeney Reserve. The second-placed Magpies put in a complete all-round effort in the victory, sparked from a stunning start with the ball. At one stage, the visitors were 1/37, before the Magpies - led by talented youngster Josh Cooper (4/9) - ripped through the middle and late orders to roll the visitors for just 79. The Maggies clearly had dinner plans, racing down the target in just 14.4 overs, with Ben Swift crunching an entertaining 44. In the final match, Parkmore Pirates flexed its muscles against Narre North to remain in touch with the top-four. The North were restricted to just 105, with Madhawa Fonseka (3/24) the star of the show, while a host of others, Brad Vantwest, Ashwin

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Phoenix in strong form By Lance Jenkinson Splitting its week two games on the road is nothing to be ashamed of for South East Melbourne Phoenix in the National Basketball League. Trips to Adelaide and Perth are as hard as they come in this competition, particularly for a new-look Phoenix side still getting familiar with one another after just three games together. It was all thumbs up on social media for the Phoenix after they silenced the Adelaide 36ers on their home court last Wednesday night. The Phoenix came away from the Adelaide Entertainment Centre with an 89-83 win and a glimpse into the potential of their squad. It was also immediate revenge for the Simon Mitchell-coached Phoenix, who had lost their season opener to the 36ers on the same court four nights earlier. New import Keifer Sykes had a dazzling night for a victorious South East Melbourne. The small but high elevating point guard scored 24 points to go with eight assists. He also produced a spectacular dunk on the end of a stunning team play that will be replayed over and over on highlight reels this season. Captain Mitch Creek was the other effective Phoenix starter, finishing with 15 points and five rebounds.

The Phoenix got tremendous impact off the bench. Import Ben Moore got a double-double 10 points and 13 rebounds, while Kyle Adnam scored 17. South East Melbourne could not repeat the dose in Perth on Sunday, going down 88-76 to the reigning champion Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena. The Phoenix were heavily reliant on Sykes in their opening two games of the season and he delivered. However, in the clash with the Wildcats, Sykes could not get his shot to drop, finishing 3-for-15 with 10 points, four rebounds and four assists. Creek did his utmost to pick up the slack, scoring 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting, while Cam Giddon provided 15. Adam Gibson starred off the bench 13 points, including three from long range, and five rebounds. After three games, South East Melbourne is sixth on the ladder. It is not an ideal start for the Phoenix, but neither is having to play your opening three games on the road to start a season. The Phoenix will round out January with games against Perth Wildcats in Perth on Friday and local rivals Melbourne United in Melbourne on Sunday.

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Closely contested game in perfect softball conditions Round 6 at Casey Softball Association was played in perfect conditions. Doveton U/16s played Berwick Mowhawks in a closely contested game. It was an even start with Berwick taking an early lead, with Doveton coming back in the 3rd innings to win 11-8. Best for Doveton was Keira Hoad and for Mohawks Gemma Constable. C obras Maroon and Grey played each other in a high scoring clash with Cobras Maroon winning by the barest of margins 14-15. Best for Maroons was Serena Levi, and Greys Ethan Lewis. Casey Cobras girls U/18 SEMR team had a great come from behind victory against Northvale. The girls played a great game with lots of highlights including Rosie Guy’s left

field catch and Edwina Little’s home run to centre right. Social ladies first game was between Berwick Chickasaw and Doveton Renegades. Unfortunately early errors cost Chickasaw with Renegades able to get runs on the board. Renegades were 19-9 winners with both pitchers Shirley Farmer for Chickasaw and Vanessa Tolmie for Renegades best players. Cranbourne Comets were too strong for Cobras consistently scoring runs throughout the game, winning 13-1. Best for Comets was Deb Milton and Cobras Maddison Wingrave. Berwick Geronimo played Narre Warren Penguins in a very one-sided affair. Geronimo played a great team game with everyone batting strongly, scoring 16 runs in the first innings making it very difficult for Pen-

guins to come back from. Shelley Ryder and Alison Smith for Geronimo hit back to back homeruns, with Geronimo very comfortable 26-3 inners. Best on ground was Deirdre Craig and Carolyn Brook for Geronimo. Trouser Snakes and Cranbourne played an entertaining game in the Open Mens competition. Highlights were Trouser Snakes Shane Harrison’s home-run, Pete Maloney’s stand up double as well as Alex Chapman’s strong pitching and batting. Trouser Snakes won a close one 9-6. First up for Open Women was Chiefs vs Young Guns. Chiefs had a very strong day with the bat, taking out a comfortable 17-6 win. Best for Chiefs was Kiara Rhind-Luke, and Young Guns Montana Chavasse. The last game of the day was a close tussle between

Berwick Cheyenne and Doveton Destroyers. Cheyennes pitcher Sala Feuifai had a great day pitching strongly and hitting a stand-up triple to left field. Destroyers’ pitcher Jac Davis also had a great day holding to Cheyenne to just two runs. Destroyers hold on to their strong start to win 6-2. 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 our kids. It 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.

A strong win at home for relieved Cranbourne Bowls CRANBOURNE BOWLS It was a strong win at home for Cranbourne bowlers against Mulgrave Country Club. After two games away Cranbourne was pleased to play at home and was relieved to take the points against Mulgrave Country Club on Saturday. Coach Lynne Quigg was looking for a good performance from all teams and particularly the number one side playing at home. At the end of the day the number one side won but other Cranbourne sides had a mixed day. Meanwhile in mid-week bowls it was an excellent result with all four sides recording wins. Weekend Pennant Round 7 Results: Side 1 Division 2 Sec 9 Coach and skip Lyn Quigg led from the front with an outstanding win by 19 shots supported by his crew of Garry Hunt, Ian Barrenger and Noel Hardy. The other winning rink was Ray Travica who won by five shots and was well supported by Lynne Wood who had a good day. Next week Cranbourne plays Mentone at home. Cranbourne 79 (14 points) defeated Mulgrave Country Club 59 (4 points) Side 2 Division 2 Sec 10 Narrow losses on all four rinks gave all points cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Lyn Quigg in action for Cranbourne. the team performing so well you could not blame him. Cranbourne 111 (18 points) defeated Mulgrave CC 65 (0 points) Side 4 Division 6 Sec 6 Skip John Ken had a good day supported by team-mates, Bob Bellamy, Kath Dudink and Peter West who won by seven shots but that was not enough to bridge the gap with Cranbourne losing by 13 shots on the day. Some of the facilities were a little under par

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