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Fury at ‘freeway’ Residents living along O’Shea Road in Berwick fear they will be living on a freeway once planned extensions to the road are complete.

Residents of Affinity Estate in Berwick, which sits adjacent to O’Shea Road, are furious at plans to increase the capacity of the road from a single lane in each direction, to three lanes in each direction.

O’Shea Road is currently undergoing a major upgrade as part of works to widen the Monash Freeway, and on completion will link up with the Monash Freeway at the Beaconsfield Interchange.

The new interchange will be similar in size, at three lanes in each direction, to the Clyde Road interchange with the Monash Freeway around four kilometres away.

Those living in Affinity Estate – including those who bought into the estate just a few years ago – say they believed the road would become a duplicated four lane carriageway, with no mention of the six lanes in their section 32 vendor statements prior to purchasing their properties.

However, current plans for the O’Shea Road duplication show that the road will become a major freight bearing arterial to rival the width of the Monash Freeway at three lanes in either direction.

Residents say the widening of the road to six lanes will “significantly alter” traffic patterns in the streets around Affinity Estate, with increased traffic loads on Cresthaven Boulevard, where the single entry point into Affinity Estate is located.

Residents are currently locked in a battle to try and mitigate the impact of the six lanes of traffic.

The fight is being led by Mick Suttie, chairman of the Affinity Owners Corporation, homeowner in Affinity Estate and himself a former project manager on government projects.

According to Mr Suttie, consultation throughout the process has been lacklustre, with no consultation with Affinity residents to address their concerns with the size of the

Residents of Affinity Estate with Gembrook MP Brad Battin (far right) along the edge of the reserve that will become part of the widened road. road and noise mitigation actions during the critical design phase.

As late as 2018, the plans for the upgrade show O’Shea Road being duplicated to two lanes in either direction.

In 2019, this changed to three lanes in each direction.

Residents say O’Shea Road was never meant to accommodate so many lanes of traffic in the section adjoining Affinity Estate.

“The O’Shea Road reserve east of Skyline Way is easily able to accommodate the proposed six lanes,” Mr Suttie said.

“However, the reserve between Clyde Road and Skyline Way is much narrower and was set up to accommodate a four lane upgrade, with

a treed reserve protecting residential homes.

“Current plans show the road will now be three lanes opposite the estate.

“This will mean the six traffic lanes will run a footpath-width from homes with noise, vibration, overhead lighting spillage, and changed traffic conditions in surrounding streets.”

The six-lane upgrade will take up the entire reserve on either side of O’Shea Road.

Ahead of the widening, 286 mature trees – which residents say were planted in anticipation of only a four-lane upgrade – have been removed and underground services have been relocated.

The total width of the road reserve is 60 to 80 metres wide, including vegetation and foot-

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Six-lane roads typically require 40 metres of width, according to Mr Suttie.

Currently, there is 34 metres of space between the footpaths on either side of O’Shea Road – designed to comfortably support four lanes in a treed reserve, Mr Suttie said.

Residents approached Liberal Gembrook MP Brad Battin for assistance after what they feel is a lack of action from Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas.

Documents obtained by Gembrook MP Brad Battin under Freedom of Information show that Jacinta Allan, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, is supportive of plans for the road to become six lanes.

“Planning for urban growth in Berwick and the surrounding area has determined that the design for the upgrade of O’Shea Road needs to be three lanes in each direction,” the Minister writes in a letter to the City of Casey, dated 7 July 2020.

“With more lanes and new signalised intersections at Kimbarra Drive, Bridgewater Boulevard and Soldiers Road, along with the upgraded intersection at Clyde Road, the improvements at O’Shea Road will enable traffic to flow more efficiently and safely. Connecting O’Shea Road to the Beaconsfield interchange will help ease the congestion on nearby Clyde Road. Providing an additional connection to the Freeway is essential to keep traffic moving in this area.”

In a further letter, dated 14 August 2020, the Minister said residents would not be eligible for noise-reducing asphalt.

Instead, vegetation will be planted between the widened road and houses.

In a briefing note to the Minister, obtained

by Mr Battin under FOI and provided to Star News Group, Major Road Projects Victoria stated that noise mitigation measures like a sound barrier would not be provided, “due to their additional time and cost impacts and the risk of creating a precedent for future projects which is not consistent with existing Victorian Government policy.”

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Sexism and the CFA

By Danielle Kutchel A Narre Warren North CFA member has gone public with extraordinary allegations of sexism in the workplace.

Julie McEwan, who joined the brigade in 2018, said she’s witnessed other male members speaking derogatively about women throughout her time with the CFA. She said an ex-captain of the brigade exposed himself on a Zoom meeting but has faced no consequences as he resigned before standing for a hearing.

“He resigned with life membership…which allows him to go to events and dinners, he gets to keep all his medals and come to brigade meetings and I have to bear that as a victim,” she said.

“The CFA refused to protect me. It is really disgusting.”

Since then, Ms McEwan said she has received threatening emails from the wife of the man who exposed himself, along with anonymous mail insinuating infidelity in her own marriage.

In another incident, Ms McEwan alleged that a junior team leader sent doctored pictures of a child receiving oral sex from an older male member to other members in a private group.

The message was sent to Ms McEwan “out of concern that this is the material that he thinks is funny,” she said.

Other messages included Superman, Wonder Woman and South Park characters engaging in sex acts.

“I’ve never given any indication that that was OK,” she said, adding that all those involved in

the messages are still members at the brigade.

Ms McEwan first complained to her thencaptain two years ago, and was told to “just accept” the behaviour.

Not long after that complaint, Ms McEwan was called into a meeting with the then-captain and lieutenants and was told she was acting “borderline obsessive” and to “take care of things at home first”.

It was after this meeting, she said, that other negative incidents began to occur.

Ms McEwan said she was suddenly held back from training courses, and was told she couldn’t be a driver because it would be “embarrassing” for a woman to show up at a CFA call as a driver.

“The captain said I had to accept it was a man’s world,” she told Star News.

Ms McEwan began to email her superiors with her complaints to ensure they were documented in writing.

The issues came to a head when, at a job where she was responsible for delivering water, her water was withheld.

“It meant the firefighters lost water for a minute,” Ms McEwan explained, adding that in the life-or-death situations the CFA attends “water is everything for us”.

That event occurred in September 2019, and Ms McEwan said it has never been investigated.

“They [the CFA] claim they’re investigating it now, but they have claimed that for a number of times,” she said.

Ms McEwan said there have been two investigations so far into her complaints, but none have addressed the issues.

She said the previous investigations have

returned resolutions that ignored “90 per cent” of her complaints.

In September 2020, she wrote to the deputy chief officer and chief officer of the CFA, but received no answers.

Four people have supported Ms McEwan in her complaints – and all four, she said, have been stood down by the CFA after many complaints were lodged against them in the space of two days.

She believes their standing down is retaliation for her complaints.

“My witnesses were told before they became witnesses that they would be protected from retaliation – but they were stood down since June last year,” Ms McEwan said.

She said she has no doubt that the CFA is a “boys’ club”.

“I’ve communicated with CFA over 180 times and still have virtually no resolution,” she said.

But she refuses to quit the brigade, where she is currently secretary.

“I have to do it for the people after me.

Somebody has to make a stand and if it’s me, so be it,” she said.

“I want a royal commission. I want the CFA to tell me why my witnesses weren’t protected as they were told they would be and should be when calling out bad behaviour.

“These people have given thousands of hours to serve the community and now their reputation is smashed beyond repair.”

In a statement, a CFA spokesperson said there was “no relationship” between the standing down of members and their role as witnesses to Ms McEwan’s claims.

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Regal setting: Family day of food and flora

By Danielle Kutchel Edrington Park Retirement Village is holding a Family Day in the Park to entice locals back into the community after last year’s long lockdowns.

Staff at the village are keen to encourage locals and residents to get out and about again, exploring their local community.

Edrington Park is something of a hidden gem – nestled in the centre of the retirement village is a historic manor house, the former home of Lord Casey, a past Governor-General of Australia.

Visitors on the Family Day in the Park will be able to explore the grounds and gardens of the property.

As well as whimsical wandering, visitors will be treated to a range of delicious cuisines from around 10 different food trucks, including Mauritian food, fish and chips, homemade pasta and the ice cream van.

The Family Day in the Park will be held on Saturday 2 May from 12pm.

For more information, call the retirement village on 9131 6363.

Edrington Park Retirement Village is located at 6 Melville Park Drive, Berwick.

Vehicle theft ends in crash Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two youths and two men in a stolen vehicle in Narre Warren.

On Wednesday 21 April, police were patrolling Princes Highway when they spotted the stolen white Toyota Camry bearing false plates just before 9pm.

It’s alleged the driver then conducted a Uturn to travel west along the Princes Highway before failing to give way at the intersection of Fleetwood Drive and Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, colliding with another vehicle travelling south along Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road.

Officers arrested the four occupants at the scene.

The driver, an 18-year-old Epping man, was charged with theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and unlicensed driving.

He was remanded in custody and is expected to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court later today.

An 18-year-old Hallam man was charged with attempted armed robbery which allegedly occurred on Scott Street, Dandenong, during the morning of Wednesday 21 April, theft of motor vehicle, unlawful assault, commit indictable offence while on bail and driving offences.

He was remanded in custody and is expected to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 22 April.

A 16-year-old South Melbourne boy sustained minor injuries and remains under hospital guard.

A 13-year-old Hampton girl was conveyed to hospital for observation before being released pending further enquiries.

It’s alleged the Toyota was stolen outside Clayton Road, Clayton just before 9pm on the 20 April.

The driver of the second vehicle, a 63-yearold Berwick man, was not injured.

‘Motorious’ theft of car

Visitors will be able to explore the historic property.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft of a car in Hampton Park on Friday 23 April.

The blue 2018 Nissan 370Z coupe, registration 1MU9OH, was stolen from Redwood Avenue sometime between 2am-6.45am.

There is a distinctive “Motorious Performance” sticker on top of the rear window.

Investigators have released an image of the stolen car.

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

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What has been the best day of your life so far?

Very tough question. Any day I am spending with awesome people are great days!

What is something that no one knows about you?

I am allergic to bananas. I found out 18kms into a half marathon.

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The sports desk is criminally underrated. I love coming to work each day knowing if I follow the tips and advice from Dave and Nick, I’m going to improve. Along with those two, I love the awesome clubs I get to write about each week!

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

Any party in America in the (early) 1920s. If they’re anything like they sound in The Great Gatsby, they look like lots of fun.

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I can shamelessly sing almost every word to your standard end of night party songs.

What has been your most embarrassing moment? When I was 11 I didn’t eat my fish for dinner and as a result my mum wouldn’t let me go to my friend’s birthday party that night, she then made me call him and tell him why.

I haven’t eaten fish since and the story grows legs every time he tells it!

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What would be the top three songs on your desert island playlist?

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Finalist: Casey’s sporting initiatives kick goals

Hallam Station will close for a week, with buses running between stations to help commuters get where they need to go. 196128

Station shut for works Commuters are being urged to plan ahead, with Hallam Station set to close for a week for level crossing removal works.

The station will close to passengers from the first service on Tuesday 27 April to the last service on Tuesday 4 May. Trains will run express through Hallam with a shuttle buses operating between Dandenong and Narre Warren stations to connect passengers to train services.

During the works, crews will deliver the first

Noelene Duff, chair of administrators at the City of Casey, said the council was delighted to be named a finalist in the Vic Sport awards.

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“The Sport and Physical Activity Strategy 2021-25 aims to get residents more active by partnering with a range of organisations to bring local activities to the area that cater to different ages, skill levels and interests,” she explained.

“As well as providing sport and physical activity programs, the #CaseyGirlsCan initiative is one of the ways in which Council responds to the underlying issues that prevent women and girls from being involved in sport and physical activity.

“After receiving lots of positive feedback from women and girls in the community, we look forward to continuing the program and working with the community to ensure our programs and initiatives meet their needs and are inclusive to all.”

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Hallam Station car parks, including the temporary alternative car park east of Hallam Road, will remain open during the works.

The removed level crossing, to be completed next year, will also include a dual-entrance elevated station with modern facilities for the 2200 passengers who use the station each day.

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Casey’s sporting initiatives have found success in a statewide awards program.

Vic Sport, the state’s peak body for sport and active recreation, has announced the finalists of its 2020 Victorian Sports Awards.

The City of Casey has been named as a finalist in the Local Government Initiative of the Year category for its #CaseyGirlsCan Program and Sport and Physical Activity Strategy 2021-25.

The category recognises local government authorities that have made a significant contribution to sport in 2020 by developing a participation program or facility.

Noelene Duff, chair of administrators at the City of Casey, said the council was “delighted” to be amongst the finalists.

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Grants forum The Casey community is invited to join the council for a public meeting with the Victorian State Government’s Local Government Grants Commission (VLGGC) on Thursday 6 May from 9.30 to 11.00 am, online or in-person at Bunjil Place.

The VLGGC allocates financial assistance grants from the Federal Government to local councils in Victoria and holds meeting with all Victorian councils every four years to gain a deeper understanding of local government needs. The meeting will cover the Commission’s grant processes and provide the community with an understanding of how the Commission allocates grants to local governments.

To attend in person please RSVP by Tuesday 4 May via email: governance@casey.vic.gov.au or phone 9705 5200.

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Thumbs down to all the bloody roadworks in Berwick right now. We are locked in our own suburb. It’s an hour trip to get absolutely anywhere right now..... something is going to go horribly wrong when an emergency vehicle can’t get through this nightmare very soon...... PLEASE help us.....

Thumbs up to the amazing people who supported the ANZAC appeal buy buying a badge this year! Great work supporting your communities veterans!

Thumbs up to being able to remember our servicemen and women and pay our respects together as a community this Anzac Day. “Lest we forget”.

to just “things being no where the same as they were this time last year”. Seeing kids back doing their local sport and having passion again. The AFL and most sports being back on, the pubs are open, we can all catch up with friends and family again and live. Let’s all just take a step back and remember where we were this time last year. And thumbs up the the bombers for winning yesterday’s match against Collingwood ?

Thumbs down 50 minutes to drive from Cranbourne North to Fountain Gate this morning along Narre-Cranbourne Road - no accidents just pure volume of traffic - when are they going to do something about the roads in Casey?

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The State Government has opened a round of grants aimed at ensuring emergency services volunteers have the essential equipment and vehicles they need to serve their community and protect lives.

Acting Police and Emergency Services Minister Danny Pearson announced the opening of applications for the latest round of Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) on Friday 23 April, with $14.4 million available for our dedicated volunteer agencies.

VESEP is an ongoing, annual program that provides emergency services volunteer groups with grants to help fund operational equipment, including the purchase of new vehicles, trucks, tankers, watercraft and trailers.

Volunteer groups can also put the money towards minor facility improvements, including refurbishments and amenities, such as kitchens and change rooms.

Under the program, the Government matches every $1 paid by volunteer groups

with a $2 co-contribution, with grants of up to $150,000 available.

Over the past seven years, VESEP has provided more than $90 million to volunteer groups around the state.

Recent grant recipients include Beechworth fire brigade receiving a grant for an Ultra-Light Tanker, while Mallacoota’s SES Unit received a grant towards a generator trailer, including an electrical upgrade. Mallacoota’s lifesaving club also received a grant for two outboard engines, equipment and a beach trailer.

Mr Pearson commended the work of the state’s emergency volunteer groups and encouraged volunteer organisations across the state to apply for grants as part of the latest round.

Volunteer organisations have until 17 June 2021 to apply for the latest grants, which includes: more than $10.4 million for volunteer CFA brigades

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Sinhalese centre is near

By Gabriella Payne There’s going to be a lot more room to learn at Berwick’s Buddhist Temple, the Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara very soon, as works near completion on the new Sinhalese language school, which is set to be one of the largest in the state.

Not only will the new expansive building be home to the Sinhalese language school, but a brand new meditation centre for the wider community to enjoy.

Sinhalese is the language primarily spoken by the Buddhist peoples of Sri Lanka, and with a large Sri Lankan community in the area, the temple’s committee said that they were looking forward to opening the new centre very soon as demand for classes was very high.

On Tuesday 20 April, Federal La Trobe MP Jason Wood went on a tour of the new facilities with the chief incumbent (monk) of the Bud-

dhist Vihara, Ven Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero, the president of the temple’s committee, Mr Ilansaratne and another committee member, Yamuna Medawalage.

Mr Wood said that it was fantastic to see the federal government’s grant of $780,000 being put to good use and to see the progress that had been made so far on the centre.

“It’s so important to keep second languages going,” Mr Wood said.

“They [the temple committee] had a vision, and this will be a very important space for the Sri Lankan community.

But it’s not just for the Sinhalese speaking community - everyone and anyone is welcome.

It will be an important space for meditation for all people - it’s just so important to keep level headed,” he said.

Mr Ilansaratne said that the Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara were very grateful to Mr

Wood and the federal government for investing in their new centre, which they will use for many Sunday school classes in the near future.

“We are very fortunate to have these new facilities,” he said.

“We have a great deal of space now and a very nice building.”

Mr Ilansaratne said that with about 500 students and just a few classrooms before, there was little room to move, but now there will be plenty of room for the whole community.

The centre will “hopefully be finished by the end of May” according to Mr Ilansaratne and they couldn’t wait to see the end result especially since the build had been delayed due to Covid.

Mr Wood added that he hoped to see more facilities like this popping up throughout the La Trobe electorate.

“Hopefully this will be the first of one of many language centres in the area,” he said.

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High-tech for safety The City of Casey has partnered with Monash University’s XYX Lab and digital consultancy CrowdSpot, to launch a new safety mapping tool for the local community.

The new online interactive map titled ‘YourGround’, will allow women and genderdiverse people in Casey who are 18 years and older, to share their perceptions of safety regarding Casey’s streets, parks, trails and recreational spaces.

The map will crowdsource the data, allowing users to anonymously drop a pin, tell a story or share an experience while out and about in the community.

The data will then provide the council with insights regarding how to make Casey’s public spaces more inclusive and equitable.

A 2019 Community Council for Australia report notes that 80 per cent of Australian men feel safe while walking alone at night, while only 50 per cent of women say the same, demonstrating that movement and access is restricted for women and gender diverse people.

The City of Casey is committed to creating a safer community for all, while acknowledging that women and gender diverse groups are statistically the most vulnerable.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff encouraged all people in Casey to share their experiences and help shape a safer and more inclusive community for current and future generations.

“Council is committed to creating inclusive spaces for all and YourGround is a proactive tool to help us make positive change in our shared public spaces, especially for women and gender-diverse people,” she said.

“All experiences provide a valuable insight into what we can do to improve safety and inclusivity in our community.”

The City of Casey is one of 15 Victorian Councils to partner on the YourGround project to address these barriers and make Victoria a

The map will crowdsource data about perceptions of safety around Casey.

Picture: GEORGE DESIPRIS FROM PEXELS safer and more inclusive space.

According to the council, the City of Casey’s commitment to gender equality and the prevention of family violence is demonstrated through its Family Violence Prevention Strategy 2018-2021 and Gender Equality Action Plan 2018-2021.

The council’s recently formed Gender Equality Task Force also aims to assist in ensuring that Casey’s policies, programs and services address the barriers to gender equality, and ensure equal representation.

To find out more, download the YourGround app and visit the YourGround website.

Residents’ fury at road From page 1 Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas, whose electorate covers O’Shea Road, said while he had raised residents’ concerns including for noise attenuation with the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, the decision to not install barriers was consistent with government policy.

“I have been advised that all current projects around the State are guided by VicRoads’ Traffic Noise Reduction Policy 2005.

“The O’Shea Road project is consistent with that policy. Unfortunately, in spite of requests to accommodate noise attenuation, it fell outside the terms of the policy,” he said.

“Generally, constituents seem to understand that O’Shea Road needs to be upgraded as congestion in the area is bad and everyone is aware of the new housing developments happening in the area.

“While not all residents of Affinity Estate are supportive of this Commonwealth-State funded project, most constituents have expressed their support for the project to me.”

In a statement, a government spokeswoman said the upgrade to O’Shea Road would “improve traffic flow and travel times and make it easier for locals to join the Princes Freeway” “Independent traffic modelling shows three lanes in each direction is the right design for O’Shea Road,” the spokeswoman said.

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Veterans to shape inquiry The Victorian Government is seeking feedback on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – but is calling on the Commonwealth to give veterans and their families more time to have their say.

Minister for Veterans Affairs Shaun Leane has opened consultation on Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission, which will provide an opportunity to hear from the veteran community and to reflect on their wishes in fixing a broken system.

A dedicated email address – commonwealthroyalcommission.tor@dffh.vic.gov.au – has been established to canvas the views of veterans, their families and the broader public.

The Victorian Government will consult the Victorian Veterans Council and other key stakeholders, and relevant departments such as Department of Justice and Community

Safety and the Department of Health will be involved.

While encouraging people to have their say, the Victorian Government is also calling on the Federal Government to provide more time for people to contribute through the consultation process.

The Federal Government is seeking to finalise consultation on the Terms of Reference by 21 May, and is asking states and territories to consult with the veterans sector and provide input before then.

Given the breadth of consultation required and how central these terms of reference will be to guiding the work of the royal commission and ultimately, saving lives, Minister Leane has written to the Federal Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester calling for this consultation time to be extended to 18 June 2021.

The State Government believes this will allow the veteran community to properly consider what it believes needs to be in the Terms of Reference, and put those views and expectations into writing.

The Victorian Government is also seeking clarification from the Commonwealth on the role of the states and territories in the royal commission.

The Victorian Government said it is continuing to support Veteran’s mental health and wellbeing through its response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.

The State Government has established an email address to help veterans and defence personnel contribute to the Royal Commission.

‘No resolution’: Sexism allegations rock CFA From page 3 “Despite being stood down, the witnesses can and have been contacted to provide witness statements in relation to the complaints,” the spokesperson said.

According to the CFA, “members’ wellbeing is of utmost importance”.

The spokesperson said that members have access to an organisational wellbeing team consisting of member wellbeing advisors and trained psychologists, as well as a peer support network and the 24/7 CFA Wellbeing and Support Line.

“A bullying and harassment hotline is also available to members should they wish to make a report through this medium,” the

spokesperson said.

A final investigation into Ms McEwan’s claims is being finalised and a report is expected shortly, the spokesperson said.

“CFA acknowledges that the investigation process has taken some time for a variety of reasons including volume of matters raised, the complex nature of some of the issues raised, availability of some witnesses and ensuring respondents are afforded procedural fairness.

“The complainant has now provided some further documentation and information not originally provided, in further support of some of the matters previously raised.

“CFA treats these additional allegations

very seriously and will seek to clarify and obtain further information regarding these matters from the complainant and any new matters will be further investigated.”

Ms McEwan said she has now met with the CFA chief officer, Jason Heffernan, and feels that he will do what he can to fix the problems he has acknowledged.

She also stressed that the current captain of the Narre Warren North brigade is “doing the best he can with the resources he has”.

In an additional statement, the CFA stated that brigades are expected to be “safe, inclusive and professional environments” and that sexual harassment and the distribution of offensive material is not tolerated.

“CFA has treated these complaints and allegations seriously and will continue to do so.

“In the meantime, the brigade is under new, interim leadership ahead of elections in July; revised governance processes are in place; new leaders have been appointed within the brigade; CFA leaders regularly visit the brigade and reiterate CFA values and expected standards of behaviour; a Member Wellbeing Advisor has been appointed to support Brigade members; Equal Opportunity training has been scheduled; and the culture has already greatly improved, evidenced by an increased number of volunteers returning to and joining the brigade,” the statement read.

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Cute critters to count on

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Learning can indeed be fun.

The proof lies in Endeavour Hills author Grace Nolan’s debut counting-book series One to Ten And Back Again.

The series of three - Ten Naughty Numbats, Ten Bush Babies and Ten Lively Lorikeets – dresses up “complex” concepts with catchy, humorous rhymes, rhythm and alliteration.

It’s not just fun but a learning aid, Ms Nolan said.

“I want to make learning so much fun – that is what it’s all about.”

Ms Nolan’s love of Nature also shines through.

She features 30 native animals such as numbats, quolls, quokkas, koalas and brolgas, all beautifully illustrated by Nancy Bevington.

Getting published as a children’s author in Australia is notoriously difficult. Yet Ms Nolan’s Australian publisher Blue Sky Publishing leapt at her submission.

Within months, the first book is in its second printing, with overseas interest in a Turkish-translated edition.

“They love the fact the books have native Australian animals,” she said of the Turkish interest.

Ms Nolan, an English teacher of 30 years, says she well understands children’s early struggles with maths.

Her books are a “subtle” introduction to counting, addition and subtraction, she says.

“My reason for doing this is my inspiration.

I’ve seen children struggle with very basic numeracy and literacy.

“This is a way to have a solid foundation in their understanding of numbers while they want to come back to the books again and again.”

Without the basic building blocks, students

Grace Nolan discovered a fun way to teach basic maths. 233772 get into “muddles” even well down the track in their studies.

One of Ms Nolan’s Year 10 students had writing issues that could be traced back to not knowing the alphabet.

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“Something as simple as that left him struggling to write clear sentences.

“So they have to go all the way back to learning the basic alphabet.

“But if you learn it from the start, children

Former teacher Grace Nolan has created a catchy book series One to Ten And Back Again.

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The One to Ten And Back Again series is endorsed by Australian Geographic and published by Blue Sky Publishing.

Details: gracenolanauthor.com

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Rex name shame

By Mitchell Clarke 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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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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Man behind the names

By Peta Michael-Gomory After dinner speakers were reintroduced to the list of activities conducted at Berwick Evening VIEW Club’s monthly meetings and who better to start the season in April than popular Berwick identity Neil Lucas PSM, JP. Neil came to share his interest in the history of Berwick and the background of the names of some of the streets, parks and landmarks in Berwick and the surrounding district at a special meeting on Monday 19 April.

Neil Lucas’ achievements include being CEO of the City of Berwick; a State MP; the mayor of Casey; and serving in a Vice Regal role as administrator of the territories of Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands.

Currently he is chairman of the Berwick and Harkaway Cemetery Trust.

In preparation for Neil’s presentation, Berwick Evening VIEW Club president Jan Whitaker found that an enjoyable way to study Berwick was to examine its Coat of Arms, granted in 1976.

“It is a rich visual history with every image representing part of Berwick’s history. Neil Lucas’ oral history will be the perfect companion,” she said.

Neil Lucas started his address by saying that one of the earliest European settlers in what was to become Berwick was Captain Robert Gardiner.

Gardiner most likely sailed from Western Port Bay as far down Cardinia Creek as possible. He predicted a village in the area much like John Batman’s, saying “This will be a place for a village”, referencing Melbourne.

In 1837 Gardiner took up a pastoral lease where Edrington is located and named it Melville Park. In 1854 Robert Gardiner named the embryonic Berwick after his place of birth Berwick-on-Tweed in England.

The area was occupied by the Aboriginal Bunurong and Wurunderj tribes prior to European settlement.

“I lament the lack of historical information about these nomadic original inhabitants,” Neil said.

Neil Lucas’ encyclopaedic recall was now on a roll and VIEW members encouraged him to continue providing information about a selection of Berwick’s trailblazers.

Neil said that many of the first settlers in Harkaway, north of Berwick, were German Lutheran farmers with the now famous Ernst Gottlob Wanke, a medical student, first coming to Australia as a ship’s doctor.

Ernst Wanke has been credited with donating land for a church, school and being on The Harkaway Cemetery Trust. Wanke is the great, great grandfather of new VIEW member Barbara.

The Border Inn (later named Berwick Inn) was a Cobb and Co stop and owned by Robert Bain. Bain was also a store owner and postmaster.

In 1878 he donated a 500 year lease on land near his hotel.

He stipulated that it be used to build a new Mechanics and Public Library, hence the construction of The Mechanics Institute and free library containing the Lady Casey Collection.

Neil stated, “I was pleased that bricks from the original chimney were incorporated into the new library along with the facade.”

VIEW guest Marion is a long term volunteer at the library.

Edwin Flack - the lion of Athens - was the first Australian to participate in the first Olympic Games of the modern era where he won the 800m, 1500m and came second in the marathon.

The Edwin Flack Reserve is named in his honour and a statue exists on the High Street centre strip.

Facts and dates continued to flow from Neil Lucas.

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The Berwick coat of arms. word meaning “running waters.”

Harris was the great grandfather of VIEW member Kaye.

Neil continued: in 1954, brothers William and James Wilson bought land on which Wilson Botanical Park would be built.

A functioning basalt quarry was developed and in 1973 family members, George and Faye Wilson, gifted Berwick 17 hectares of land. The city council later bought additional land and the Wilson Botanical Park was ready to be opened

by Governor-General Bill Hayden in 1992.

Neil said with a grin that Berwick has a Hollywood connection because in 1959 some of its countryside was filmed for the Stanley Kramer directed ‘On the Beach’ starring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner.

The book on which the film was based was written by Neville Shute.

Ava Gardner is attributed as having said, “Melbourne was the perfect place to make a film about the end of the world.” Berwick seemed to escape her wrath.

It was confirmed that the streets of Berwick honoured VIEW members’ new acquaintances in the form of: Melville Park Drive, Ernst Wanke Road, Bain Street, Edwin Flack Reserve, Harris St, Kramer Drive and Shute Avenue.

“What’s in a name?” asked Shakespeare’s Juliet. Considerable according to Neil Lucas.

VIEW member Peta knew Berwick had embraced the importance of heritage in the form of Juliet Way and Romeo Avenue. Romeo and Juliet has often been performed on the lawns at Ford Castle, Berwick-on-Tweed and since 1982 Berwick has enjoyed namesake sister city status with Berwick-on-Tweed.

“Maybe that’s what’s in a name!”

All enjoyed an enlightening evening and Neil’s kind words about The Berwick Evening VIEW Club: “I like speaking at functions held by people who support the disadvantaged in our community.”

Please contact Jan Whitaker 9705 9009 if you would like to join the Berwick Evening VIEW Club next month.

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Johanna Chavez, music teacher at Harkaway Hills College, leads the 5/6 girls’ choir in a hymn. 235398

Wreaths at the war memorial. 235398

Students lead Anzac Day Students and young people led Narre Warren North’s Anzac Day services, ensuring the knowledge of what has been is passed on to new generations.

A dawn service held at the Narre Warren North War Memorial was hosted by 1st Narre Warren North Scout Group, and was attended by around 70 locals keen to pay their respects to the fallen.

Later in the morning, around 200 turned out for a mid-morning service that featured readings and hymns by students from Harkaway Hills College and Narre Warren North Primary School.

Steven Archibald, a representative of the Narre Warren North Community Association’s Anzac Day Committee, said it was an emotional day that demonstrated how strong the Anzac tradition is, with “heartbreaking” tributes from the students involved.

“I think the day is still important and we should keep it in our community and keep remembering,” he said.

“With the city [Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance] service being restricted on numbers, the communities seem to be the places where people are paying their respects.

“Two years ago, before Covid, we had 20 or 30 people come out, so I think people have wanted to come out, and they have.”

He said Anzac Day held a special place in the hearts of Narre Warren North locals.

“These monuments were put up by the public. Everyone wanted to be able to remember and recognise what happened,” he explained.

“This community is a very small community, and all the main roads around here are names you’ll see on this cenotaph – some of the families still live here.”

Narre Warren North was one of the few locations in the area to hold a public service, which Mr Archibald said may also have contributed to its popularity.

“Hopefully next year we will build on it and people will start getting back to that normality and be able to reflect in the way that they want to,” he added.

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Brad Battin lays a wreath at Bunjil Place. 235184 Picture: ROB CAREW

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Remembering the fallen is written ‘in our DNA’

By Danielle Kutchel The usually bustling Bunjil Place fell silent in the dawn of Sunday 25 April, as hundreds stood together to commemorate Anzac Day. Anzac Day 2021 was a briefer affair than it has been in recent years, with limited numbers allowed at dawn services across the region.

The Bunjil Place service was a ticketed event with an area cordoned-off for ticket holders.

But Berwick RSL sub-branch president Wayne A’Vard said the ticketing requirements didn’t stop others from coming down to pay their respects.

He estimated that around 250 people attended the Bunjil Place service, well down on the usual totals of over 1000 – but he said the RSL was grateful for the support shown by the public.

“It was a short, brief, succinct service and it went well,” he said.

“The people who turned up appreciated [the service] immensely, and at the RSL, we appreciated them coming out.”

He said Anzac Day continued to hold a special place in the hearts of the public, with locals heeding the message to remember the sacrifices made.

“Commemoration is about everybody who has been before us,” he explained.

“You commemorate and remember all your mates, those who are no longer with you and those who are.

“I think we owe a debt of gratitude to all those who volunteered to serve our country.”

After the Bunjil Place event, Berwick RSL held a small, unofficial service for its members at the cenotaph in the Berwick High Street.

Mr A’Vard said while the service was unannounced, observers still gathered around.

“That meant a lot,” he said.

“People were so frustrated with what’s been going on – we missed out totally last year.

“Everyone just wanted to go out and say Anzac Day means a lot, particularly to veterans who were irate that they couldn’t do what they wanted to do and couldn’t have a march.

“It was much smaller than what we are used to, but still poignant.”

Later in the morning, locals again gathered around the cenotaph at around 11am, the usual service time.

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Stephen Dods visited with his ten-year-old daughters, Alysha and Jemma.

“The generations before us have given their time and lives for the country,” he explained.

“When I was growing up in the 70s Anzac Day wasn’t prevalent, but it came back in the 80s and 90s where we have this day to remember, so I want to pass it down to the girls.”

Locals Sandy and John said they had come to pay their respects and recognise the tragic loss of life that occurred.

“We’ve been in the area for 50 years and when we were young kids our parents would take us into the march at St Kilda Road,” John recalled.

“It’s in our DNA, mate, and rightfully so, they deserve the acknowledgement they get.”

Sandy added: “We should all appreciate what those young fellows did for us.”

Isla English brought her daughter to the cenotaph to explain their family connection to World War One. Some of their family members were instrumental in an Australian troop being awarded the Victoria Cross.

“It’s worth bringing the young ones down and explaining and sharing,” she said.

“We come down, walk around, read the memorials and take the time out to remember, which is what the day is all about.

“There is that connection when you come and stand outside a memorial, especially on a day like this.”

As the RSL – now 102 years old – looks to the future, Mr A’Vard said it is looking to get in touch with younger veterans, including those from Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor and other recent conflicts.

“The RSL was formed to give comfort and solace to each other – that’s the underlying blocks of what the RSL is built on. It’s not an old man’s organisation; it’s there for all veterans.

“At some stage us older ones have to hand the baton on to someone, otherwise it just stops and that would be a great pity to society.”

He said Berwick RSL wanted to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with young veterans as they adjust to being part of society again.

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School stops for Anzacs

By Danielle Kutchel Students at Fountain Gate Secondary College are keeping the Anzac tradition alive.

A special service was held at the school on Friday 23 April to allow students to mark the occasion and learn more about what took place on the shores of Gallipoli more than 100 years ago.

The assembly was student-led, with students giving readings on the importance of Anzac Day and preserving the memories of those who sacrificed so much.

The event was also a recognition of those currently serving in Australia’s defence forces.

Fountain Gate Secondary College’s Anzac Day ceremony has become a tradition for the school, with more than 1200 students, parents and community guests attending annually since 2002.

As one of the largest ceremonies held each year in the City of Casey, the school’s event is supported by the Berwick RSL. It has previously welcomed State and Federal MPs, representatives from Victoria Police, the army and Australian Naval Cadets, Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club and more.

This year’s event was more pared back than in previous years due to ongoing Covid-19 requirements, with only one year level able to attend; but the ceremony was nonetheless emotional and heartfelt.

The school band performed a number of hymns, and students stood for the Last Post, followed by a minute’s silence.

Bagpipers Ian and Alastair performed a reveille before student leaders and guests laid a wreath in the school’s Anzac remembrance garden.

A wreath laid in the school’s garden.

A lone piper performs the reveille.

Student leaders and guests after the service.

A wreath laid in the school’s garden.

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Relive Buddy Holly in concert tribute

By Danielle Kutchel Go back to where rock and roll began with Buddy Holly in Concert at Bunjil Place!

On Friday 30 April, Scot Robin will don those iconic glasses and take the stage with his Crickets to perform over 30 of Buddy Holly’s hit songs, including That’ll Be The Day, Heartbeat, Think It Over, Peggy Sue, Raining In My Heart, Rave On, Maybe Baby, True Love Ways and many more.

The internationally acclaimed production has mesmerised and excited audiences around the world both visually and musically, with high energy performances, brilliant costumes and fantastic musicianship.

After an empty calendar throughout 2020, Mr Robin said the team was looking forward to its first theatre show since getting out of lock-

down – and its first performance at Bunjil Place.

“As much as we want to be back in the theatre, the audience wants to be back in the theatre,” Mr Robin said.

This year is extra special as Mr Robin celebrates his 27th year of performing the role of Buddy Holly. He has received international acclaim for his portrayal.

“We’ve been all over the world with the show and around Australia seven or eight times,” Mr Robin said.

“No one thought it would last this long, but people keep coming and they love Buddy Holly. It’s the best job in the world!”

Mr Robin said he grew up listening to Buddy Holly, as his dad was a “huge fan”.

In 1991, Mr Robin took on the lead role in the smash hit musical ‘Buddy’, kicking off a ca-

reer as the iconic performer.

“I had no idea that for the next 30 years I would be travelling and performing his music.

It’s an amazing ride,” he said.

The Buddy Holly in concert show is not just a Buddy Holly concert, he said: it’s a high energy show with the audience invited to sing and dance in the aisles.

“You’ll absolutely have a fun night out, and more than ever, we need that,” Mr Robin said.

“If you love rock and roll music, you’ll have the best time. It’s just a celebration of an incredible young kid’s time in music.”

Buddy Holly in concert will be at Bunjil Place on Friday 30 April.

For bookings, call 9709 9700 or visit https:// www.bunjilplace.com.au/buddys-back-buddy-holly-concert

Scot Robin performing as Buddy Holly.

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WHAT’S ON Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club Located at 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne, the Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club invites new members to join us for bowls, bingo, line dancing, ballroom dancing, BBQs, day trips, pleasant Sunday afternoons, entertainment, and afternoon tea.

For further information contact Thelma on 5996 4554 or Isabel on 0429 301 947.

Voices of Casey concert ‘Reflections’ Voices of Casey brings you ‘Reflections’, a song suite covering thoughts about the past and present - their first post-Covid concert. Sunday 16 May from 2.30pm at Fiddlers Green Auditorium, 57 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, bookings are essential. Tickets: Adults $15, under 15 $10, Fiddlers Green residents $10. Phone 0412 741 195 for bookings and more information.

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Buddy Holly in concert Scot Robin - the man who played the lead role in the smash hit musical “Buddy” - will perform over thirty of Buddy Holly’s hit songs including; “That’ll Be The Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Raining In My Heart”, “Rave On” and of course “Oh Boy!”.

Prepare to be visually and musically excited by a high energy performance filled with brilliant costumes and fantastic musicianship. Friday 30 April, 8pm.

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Cranbourne U3A Make the most of your retirement! Tutors waiting to teach art using various mediums. A variety of crafts including knitting, sewing, card making, calligraphy and parchment craft can be taught or assistance given. iPhone and tablet tuition available. Chess and card games, line dancing, table tennis and cycling groups welcome you.

Want to learn the guitar, ukulele or keyboard or just singalong for fun? We can help. French and Italian also taught. Players wanted for Mahjong and Bridge. Expand your social life and get active for a healthy third age.

For more information visit www.u3acranbourne.net.au or call Marge 0410 304 308.

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Healthy Cooking on a budget In this course you will learn to prepare inexpensive and healthy meals. Covering everything from safe food handling, food hygiene, kitchen basics, prep techniques, extensive cooking skills and food storage. Monday 19 April for 8 weeks, 10am-12.30pm.

Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

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New Vogue, Ballroom, Latin Dancing, and Dancercise Cold weather is coming so get those dancing shoes on and keep warm! New classes begin for Term 2 on Tuesday 20 April in Narre Warren, Beaconsfield, and Pakenham. Classes in all styles are taught by a friendly accredited instructor. Classes include Ballroom and Latin, Tuesdays 7pm - Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre, Wednesdays 6pm and 7pm - Foundation Learning Centre Narre Warren, Thursdays 1pm Pakenham Community Centre; and Dancercise (exercise to music and jazz dancing) Thursdays 11.15 am. Chase the winter blues away and join us!

For more details ring or message Di Marsh on 0408343202, or email difen69@bigpond. net.au

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Playgroup at Balla Balla Each week there will be a new, engaging learning opportunity, including craft activities, singing and dancing, sensory play, story time and more.

A great group for you to meet others in the community. Suitable for ages up to 4 years old. Thursdays commencing 22 April, 11.30am -1pm.

Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

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Basic Cake Making Do you love eating cake? Do you want to impress your family and friends with your cake making skills? Learn the basics to bake your own delicious Sponge Cakes including sponge rolls, Butter Cakes including chocolate variations as well as Cakes with fruit fillings and decorations during the 3 weeks of these workshops. Tuesday 27 April for 3 weeks, 7pm-9pm.

Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

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Computers for Beginners The course will cover computer terminology, basic skills, creating and saving documents, using email and accessing the internet. Ideal for beginners by teaching basics while moving slowly toward more advanced topics. Monday 3 May for 8 weeks, 9.30am-12pm.

Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

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Basic Computer Classes (Pre- Accredited) Learn/refresh basic computer skills like introduction to computer, internet application, MS Office - Basic, prepare documents and prepare

simple budget. Days: Thursdays, time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm (Afternoon session). Cost: $25 per term (membership fees of $6.00 per annum applies).

For enquires and booking contact the office – 9704 2781. Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805.

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Employability Skills (Pre- Accredited) This Employability Skills course will cover everything you need to prepare you for your search for employment. Day: Wednesdays, time: 10.00am to 12.00pm. Cost: $25 per term (membership fees of $6.00 per annum applies).

For enquiries and booking contact the office - 9704 2781. Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre – 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805.

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Yoga and Mindfulness classes for kids Fun and creative class for kids to learn to use their body and mind in a healthy way. Program includes: yoga, mindful activity, creative art, story time, games, music and more. Day: Sundays, time: 4pm to 5pm. Cost: $80 per term (membership fees of $6.00 per annum applies).

For enquires and booking contact Anu – 0432246674. Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre - 89 -101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805.

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Introduction to Creative Writing Have you dreamed about being a published author, journalist or scriptwriter? Turn your passion for writing into your perfect job. This eight week pre-accredited course will pathway you into other opportunities like editing, script writing, marketing, further studies and of course becoming the well-read author you have dreamed about.

Fridays 9.30am – 12pm.

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Watercolour Painting Art Class for Adults Do you want to unleash your inner artist but don’t know how to begin? This water colour course will give you an introduction to some basic approaches to the wonderful medium of watercolour painting including techniques, methods and materials, such as what kind of brushes and paper to use. Participants will be shown methods and approaches to three basic watercolour techniques in this course. Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm.

Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

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Career Strategy and Interview Skills workshops Do you need help to achieve your career goals?

Do you understand the value of networking to help achieve your employment goals? Would you like to overcome your nerves and present yourself confidently and professionally in your next interview? We will even help you to prepare for a video interview. Thursdays 10am - 2pm.

Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

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Health and Wellbeing classes Meditation class is held Monday evenings and is suitable for beginner and experienced meditators. We are now offering additional sessions of Strength and Stretch Exercise and Yoga.

Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

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A ‘great’ art show!

The Haval Great Art Show returned to Berwick over the Anzac Day weekend to amazing success, featuring top art from some of Australia’s best artists.

Five hundred paintings from leading artists from Victoria and interstate were on display at Nossal High School from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May, in the show’s 21st outing.

There were even exhibits from eight-yearold budding artists.

Highlights of the show including Danyon Street, a leading digital artist, as well as classical music performed by Chilean Ricardo Roche, and the Lest We Forget - Vietnam painting exhibition.

The best painting in the show was “Afternoon Warmth” by Do Noble, valued at $4900.

The award was presented by Stephan McIntyre of Berwick Motor Group.

Calvin Bell, administrator at Provenance Artists, which organised the show, said that despite nearby roadworks on Clyde Road, the show welcomed a large number of patrons.

“This was our 21st Great Art Show and we have now developed a great reputation for staging premium art shows,” he said.

“We have been recognised as the second best premium art show in Victoria, simply because we have the best screens and have every painting lit.

“We display all art in colour coded areas and hang the paintings in professional style, and have the top artists as our judges. This year it was Glenn Hoyle of Langwarren, a recognised leading Australian artist,” he said.

Mr Bell added that the Provenance Team of artists was glad to be able to “show off” their art after a tough couple of years between exhibitions thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“They were so excited that at last we are getting back to normal,” he said.

Provenance Artists is now looking forward to a full calendar of events for the rest of the year, with exhibits entered in the Pakenham Art Show, to be held in May. A series of male nudes will go on exhibition at the Laird Hotel in Abbotsford in June, and the Lest We Forget - Vietnam exhibition will be given to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island.

Mr Bell said the team hopes to follow up this exhibition with another, on either World War Two or the Afghanistan war.

With help from a special grant from the City of Casey, Provenance is hosting a series of free workshops for adults who have not painted since school.

These are led by leading artist Deborah Polman - places are limited and anyone interested can call Deborah on 0490 893 656.

Regular weekly workshops are held in a new studio at 2 Merrowland Avenue, Cranbourne North, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am til 2pm. For more information, contact Calvin on 0402 210 253.

Best painting in the show, ‘Afternoon Warmth’ by Do Noble, valued at $4900.

Barbara Pain, leading artist, presenting a portrait of the student leaders of Nossal High School to principal Roger Page.

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Left to right: Christine Hale, winner of the Yarra Valley raffle painting by the crazy Italian artist Zaide Belini, being presented by Zoe Panagiotopoulos, president of Provenance Artists.

Left to right: Zoe Panagiotopoulos, president Provenance Artists, presenting the Best Emerging Artist Award to Nicola Sue from Torwood.

Danyon Street, a digital fine artist who was a featured artist at the show, beside his digital art.

First time budding artist Kit Man (Ed) Chau from Hong Kong with his third painting that not only received a Highly Commended award but sold for $300.

Eight-year-old Ken Wu and his painting ‘Little fishes dream’.

The presentation of the award by Stephan McIntyre of Berwick Motor Group HAVAL to artist Do Noble.

The top four student artists with their awards, presented by Roger Page, principal of Nossal High School and John Wells OAM, president of Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL.

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Presentation of the Jeep painting by artist Dione Tiernan to Stephan McIntyre of Berwick Motor Group HAVAL, which sponsored the 21st Haval Great Art Show.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Sally Franklin has always wanted her own store. 233274

A dream come true For Sally Franklin, owning her own business has always been a dream, and last year that dream became a reality.

In July 2020, Sally opened her homewares and gift store, Decor Additions, with a clear vision of serving the community for their decorating needs.

Sally always wanted her own business ever since her parents owned a store called Decor Additions when she was a teenager.

Her passion for decor and customer service was born during her weekends helping her mum in the store.

She is now reliving that experience with the reinvented Decor Additions.

“I really loved to chat with the customers, and for me at that age, I felt like it was my own store.” Sally said.

Her interest has always been to find different and unique homewares when decorating her own homes, and she now enjoys sourcing current and quality pieces for her customers.

Decor additions sells an extensive range of decor items, however Sally said wall clocks, occasional furniture and giftware are the most popular items.

One of Sally’s main aims with her store is to keep prices reasonable for all her customers.

In the week leading up to Mother’s Day, Sally will be hosting a pop-up stall at Cranbourne

Park Shopping Centre from 3 to 9 May, and will hold a Mother’s Day competition during that week.

You can locate Ms Franklin near Suzanne Grae.

The Decor Additions store is located at 2 Push Pea Way Cranbourne West, Victoria 3977 and is open Tuesday to Sunday.

To get in touch with Decor Additions, call 0411 565 264 or email decoradditions@gmail. com.

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Mother’s Day gift idea Choosing a mother’s day present seems like an easy enough task, but sometimes it can be quite the opposite!

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Gift Vouchers are available to be purchased in-store at Fallachi Hair, where a stylist can help you with working out what services to treat Mum with! Fallachi Hair is located at: 14 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick.

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After a year like last year, spending time with family and friends is now more precious than ever.

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Something for a mum who deserves to relax: For all the things mums do, they deserve to have a day off to be pampered - because who doesn’t love a day to do face masks, manicures, pedicures and a good soak in a nice, warm bath. Set the mood with a candles, a new bath robe and her favourite music.

Something for a foodie mum: If it’s food your mum likes, homemade pizza is always a safe, fun and tasty option. Buy some locally sourced fresh ingredients and get cooking on those gourmet pizzas. For a breakfast to remember put together a breakfast hamper with goodies such as honey, milk, seeds, gourmet bread and a sweet pastry. For those coffee lovers out there, get your mum a bag of sustainably produced coffee beans or coffee pods.

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Super Sam strikes gold

By David Nagel Surviving the school of hard knocks has made her first national championship all the sweeter for Berwick’s Sam De Riter who took home the Elite Women Individual Pursuit gold medal in Brisbane recently.

De Riter smashed her best time in qualifying for the 3km final, tearing around Anna Meares Stadium in 3:32.006, before bringing her coach Nick Owen to tears with a dominant gold medal winning performance.

The three-time Victorian title holder, and runner-up in the 2019 nationals, said the exhilaration she had dreamed of never quite came to fruition when she crossed the finish line.

“It’s something I have been working towards for a very long time,” a satisfied De Riter said.

“The overwhelming feeling was just how much of a relief it was. You would think it would be super exciting when you achieve that aim but it was just a feeling of ‘thank god’.”

“But I’m in a position to reflect a little now and it’s exciting that the hard work of everyone around me has finally paid off and we got the result we’ve been looking for.

“I rode a three-and-a-half second PB, which is pretty insane because training before the event was a lot different than what it normally is. I had high expectations on myself but to ride a 3:32.006 was next level, it was great for it all to come together in a big moment.”

De Riter - who went to Berwick Primary, Beaconhills College and St Margarets – was on the cusp of Olympic selection in 2018 when she moved to Adelaide to join the Australian Podium Potential team.

Entering the prime of her career, and an elite environment, the now 32-year-old was expected to blossom and push for national selection.

Instead, her trip to Adelaide became a horror story.

“I had a shocking time over there,” a reflective De Riter explained.

“I was living with others and was constantly unwell, and towards the end we realised it was an allergy that was causing all the problems. I got run down and caught everything, and then we went to Hong Kong and I got really sick from drinking the local water.

“That took months to fix itself, then we went to Belgium and I got sick again.”

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“I’d had enough, it’s pretty bad for coaching staff when their athlete is always sick and that was me, and I’d never been that person before,” she said.

“It was really frustrating for me and obviously for them as well. In Belgium I basically sat in a house and didn’t ride my bike for four weeks, it was very frustrating.”

Sam eventually hit rock bottom, being exited from the Adelaide program at the end of 2019 and moving back to Melbourne.

“Adelaide was my big opportunity, it should be all about forward progression, you are not supposed to go backwards,” she explained.

“I came back to Victoria, not sure what to do, and got exited from the state program as well…that was a real kick in the guts.”

De Riter’s misfortune didn’t end there, crashing and ending up with a brain bleed and severe concussion and being out for three months. This came a week after hitting the pavement and having stitches in her elbow.

Her and her team had a choice to make – soldier on or throw in the towel.

“My coach (Nick Owen) said he would help me if I wanted to keep going but Covid was about and there was only online racing at the time, “ De Riter remembers.

“But I thought I would keep going as long as

I was enjoying it.”

Due to Covid, De Riter had no access to the track so stayed fit by hitting the road during 2020, riding the Summer of Cycling and then the Road Nationals for the first time in five years at the end of February this year.

The track nationals were only six weeks away.

“It was a pretty big thing to go from road to track, they don’t really transfer, and I didn’t want to underperform and have people say ‘that’s why we exited you from the program’.”

De Riter said.

“We qualified through the State championships and then my coach wanted me to do a 2km training run at the Masters, two weeks prior to Brisbane.

“I broke the world record for my age group by eight seconds and rode a 2:21 which meant I was in pretty good shape.”

De Riter’s road preparation had left her six kilos lighter than normal, with no regular gym sessions to keep her muscled up, but things – for the first time in a long time - seemed to be on track.

Her qualifying run in Brisbane gave her even more confidence heading into the final against Tasmania’s Lauren Perry.

“I knew I needed to run a 3:34 to qualify and rode to that schedule, but with four laps to go I

felt good and picked up two seconds and rode a 32,” she said.

“Lauren went faster but I knew she had gone deep and I might have a bit more left in the tank.

“I wasn’t 100 per cent in track form but I hadn’t missed a session and I knew I would be happy with my performance regardless of the result. Everything just fell into place.”

De Riter’s desperation to win her first national title saw her shy totally away from her regular plans during the race for gold.

“How I rode the final is how I would tell someone to never race it,” De Riter said with a laugh.

“I was listening to the track commentator, I wasn’t listening to my coach, I just got carried away with the emotion of everything. After everything I’d been through, I really wanted to win and I lost my focus a fair bit.

“Listening to the commentator helped me forget the pain and my coach didn’t care because we knew we had it won by then and he was crying anyway.”

So what does the future now hold for Berwick’s newest national champion?

“I’m content with the result but I’m pretty sure that I’m going to keep riding until after Tokyo and see where that takes us,” she said.

“We don’t know what opportunities are around the corner, there is the potential of opportunity but it will be another step up and I’m sure there will be some huge challenges along the way.”

But if there’s one thing we know about Sam De Riter – she can overcome the school of hard knocks.

Casualty list keeps growing for the wounded Wickers

By David Nagel A new and exciting challenge is getting more and more difficult for the Berwick Football Club as injuries to key players threaten to derail an exciting first week in the Eastern Football League Premier Division.

The Wickers, who were the talk of the town after a close loss to Noble Park in round one, have been decimated by injuries to key players as they look to remain competitive against some of the best community football talent in Victoria.

Coach Clint Evans was forced to make six changes ahead of Saturday’s trip to Rowville, which began horribly, with the Hawks hitting the ground running after a round-one bye.

Rowville kicked 7.3 to 2.0 in a first-quarter onslaught that set up a 60-point win, the final scores 17.16 (118) to 9.4 (58).

Evans praised his opposition for their power and skill, but said it was frustrating his side is not getting an opportunity to show its full wares.

“They were too big and too strong and played really well, especially early, and we’re not the sort of club that is going to make excuses,” Evans said.

“The simple fact is we’ve got some very good players out at the moment, but we’ll pick up our bottom lip and move on. There’s no point or benefit in sooking about it, there’s still a good vibe around the place and we need to work a bit harder.”

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235196 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Evans admits that he has never been cut this deep with injury in a coaching career highlighted by a 2014 premiership win with Beaconsfield.

The injury list is long and full of quality.

Key midfielders Bryce Rutherford (ankle) and Bailey Asher (hamstring) are yet to kick a ball in anger in 2021, while half backs Riley Heddles (concussion), Jo West (hamstring)

and Nick Hillard (hamstring) were missing from the round one team against the Bulls.

Will Arthurson (Frankston) was missing due to VFL duties on the weekend, while gun midfielder Travis Tuck (soreness) and forward Anthony Burr (illness) were also missing from the season opener.

The Wickers injury woes were compounded on the weekend with skipper Luke Shep-

pard suffering what could be a season-ending achilles injury.

“We had nearly a handful of debutants on Saturday and I was pretty impressed that we didn’t let the margin blow out to more than 10 goals,” Evans said of his side’s slow start.

“Every game we get into these kids is going to be a massive positive for this club moving forward. That’s the positive we can take away from the situation we are in and that’s how we need to approach it.

“From a competitor’s point of view, having eight of your senior core missing is frustrating because Saturday could have been a totally different story. We just have to hang tough until the cavalry arrives.”

Evans praised the efforts of defenders Jayden Graham and Michael Riseley, and Tim Gunn, who made the most of limited opportunities to kick four goals. Madi Andrews and Tom Brennan were others to shows character after their team’s uncharacteristic slow start.

The Wickers are on the road again this week, with a trip to Balwyn, before a home clash against North Ringwood, then a bye.

Meanwhile, Berwick’s women’s team is rolling along nicely after making it a perfect two from two with a 6.0 (36) to 3.2 (20) victory over Rowville.

Courtney De Kroon was outstanding for the Wickers with three goals, while Jade Smith, Jess Szalek and Logan O’ConnellWebb were others to impress with their fourquarter efforts. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Liam leaps another hurdle

By Tyler Lewis In the beginning, it all happened so fast.

But once the news hit home, time stood still.

From the sound of the siren in Narre Warren’s elusive premiership over Berwick back in 2019, to the moment Liam Myatt started preseason at the Frankston Dolphins went by in a blink of an eye.

But the next three months felt like an eternity.

Myatt had been knocked out twice in the matter of six days, and with the feeling of euphoria that comes hand in hand with a premiership, the concern for a serious head injury had been turned away.

The concern quickly surfaced, when dayto-day movements became abnormal.

“I got knocked out in the prelim against Beaconsfield just before half-time, I ended up needing about six or seven stitches above my eye,” Myatt said.

“I got hit again in the third quarter of the grand final and passed another concussion test.

“I had two hits in the space of a week; I didn’t think much of it.

“I trained for Frankston and started getting side effects.

“My vision was blurry, I had migraines all the time and when I walked out of a room my eyes were really sensitive to sun light.

“I told that to the Frankston doctors and straight away they sent me for an MRI. “They ended up finding a brain tumour on the back of my head.

“The knocks didn’t cause the brain tumour, but the knocks could have irritated it and caused those side effects,” he said.

While Myatt had a challenging run of injuries in his late teen years where he had grown accustom to the doctor’s office, nothing could

have prepared him for the three months he was about to endure.

“The doctor gave me three options: ignore it and in six-month’s time it could be too late; have a biopsy or get it cut out. It was obvious for me; I went with getting it cut out,” he said.

“My surgery wasn’t for three months.

“I had to wait three months not knowing whether I had brain cancer or not.

“It was a pretty scary three months.”

After pushing through an immensely draining three months, Myatt was locked in for his surgery.

An operation on such an important part of the body comes with huge risks, which made the process all the more petrifying.

“The main risk (in the operation) was having a seizure afterwards, it was all about how I recovered,” he said.

“The first couple days after surgery are the most dangerous part, how your body pulls up from the surgery.

“Your body could reject what they have put into you; it is about a 30 per cent chance of having a seizure in the first couple of weeks.

“It was a hard first month; I had about 40 staples put in the back of my head. I couldn’t sleep because I couldn’t rest my head on any pillows with the pins in either side of my skull.

“All three sides you can sleep on were all sore; but time was the best thing for it. The more time I spent away from the surgery table, the better I got,” Myatt said.

While many in his situation wouldn’t have footy on his mind, Myatt couldn’t wait to get back out doing what he loves.

Even if he was a bit too eager.

“Once you taste success, you just want more of it,” he said.

“When I found out about the news, the first question I asked the doctors was ‘will I be able to come back this year?’ They laughed at me.

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The inside midfielder sets sail. 233832 Pictures: ROB CAREW “I was always going to come back.”

Despite finally climbing the mountain for his beloved club Narre Warren and making large inroads at Frankston, Myatt has moved over to join some family and friends at Hampton Park.

And with a brilliant perspective on his situation, he is still grateful for those who helped him along the way.

“If it wasn’t for Frankston sending me for scans, I wouldn’t have ever found the tumour,”

Liam Myatt doing what he does best.

Myatt said.

“I now just have to have an MRI every six months for the rest of my life, but you take that over having cancer.”

Casey Cavaliers in good hands and get the Loh down

By Tyler Lewis Under experienced coach Karl Loh the Casey Cavaliers are heading in the right direction.

Loh has a wealth of knowledge and experienced in basketball, with a heavy coaching background.

Loh coached at Frankston for over two decades, before joining the the Cavs in 2015. It wasn’t long before Loh was leading the charge again, in 2018 he was lined up to coach the Youth League side, before a departure in the coaching ranks saw him jump into a more senior role with the men’s side.

“I was going to have a break, but I saw the opportunity to supervise some other teams and help out with coaching a number of age groups,” he said.

“I was meant to coach the Youth League; we had a coach leave and I was asked to move into the role.

“I loved it, enjoyed it, enjoyed the guys,” Loh said.

As for this season, the Cavs are going to be a different outfit, with a heavy turnover changing the layout of the squad.

But Loh is confident that few coming to watch his side this year will leave un-entertained.

“We have had a lot of players retire and a lot of young guys have come up,” he said.

“It is going to be a very different team to

what we have had in the past.

“We are younger, but we are a lot faster.

“We have a lot of shooters in the team that are exciting, they like to shoot from the threepoint line so I think that will provide a lot of excitement if people are coming to watch the games.

“They have a lot to learn because they are younger guys, but I think they are going to be an exciting group,” Loh said.

With an exciting group promised, Loh said there are a few to keep a keen eye out for this season.

“There are a couple,” he said.

“But one that really stands out is Keith Robinson; he is a young fella who has just made the state under-20 team, which is fantastic for him, he has always been performing at that level.

“He has joined our program because he wants to prepare himself for college, so we hope that he has a great year, not only will he make a difference, but the exciting thing is he will be getting himself a scholarship to the US. “That is his goal, we wish him the best. “(He is a) Tall young man, he can shoot from three, he is one of the fastest guys on the court, really good at offensive boards – he is the type of player that will represent what we do.

“Anthony Williams is also our key import,

and already he is leading the team, he can put points on the board, but he is the one providing a lot of our fast run.” Loh said.

While he has been in the system for almost longer than most of his side has been alive, Loh still believes his hunger is there to take his team to the promised land, and that it is a much easier role to fulfill when surrounded by good people.

“I love to see players get better, I enjoy the team aspect of it,” he said.

“I have always thought there was a bit of science to making a team work together and there is always something you can do better.

“I absolutely love it and if you are around good people you enjoy what you do; I have been lucky enough to have a lot of that at Casey.”

After trailing at half-time on the weekend, Loh’s Cavaliers produced a clinical third term to break away to a match-defining lead.

Casey scored 29 points to Sunbury’s 13 in the third term, on its way to the 87-75 victory.

As for Loh’s promise of his side being able to shoot from beyond the arc, they didn’t disappoint, draining 36 points from three for the night.

Matt Donlan led the side with 21 points while three other players also reached double figures.

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By Tyler Lewis On paper, Beaconsfield v Narre Warren at Holm Park Reserve is what the eyes immediately search for when the AFL Outer Easter fixture is released each year.

And somehow, even more so in season 2021.

With the dominant Berwick Football Club shifting its allegiance to the Eastern Football League, an opportunity rises for the two teams that have been the chaser for so long, to be the chased.

On Anzac Eve, it was Beaconsfield that claimed bragging rights among the top-flight teams, defeating reigning premier Narre Warren in an extremely physically contest in front of a bumper crowd at the Eagles nest.

The Pies got off to a strong start, with Tom Toner continuing his brilliant start to the year with the opener.

It was quickly matched by Hamish West, who booted the second of the day.

With melees after every goal, it appeared the game was going to be played on the edge.

While the early ascendancy was definitely with the Pies, its inability to convert the opportunities inside 50 threatened to cost Shane Dwyer’s men, especially when the likes of Brandon White started to work into the game and perpetual runner Nick Battle started to tick the legs over.

By kicking 2.7, and one out on the full, the Pies had left the door ajar for the home side to counter attack.

And Beaconsfield did so with pleasure in the second term.

The Eagles slotted 4.3 to Narre’s 1.3 in the second, with Jafar Ocaa’s big mark and goal in the square sending the Beaconsfield faithful into frenzy before the half time interval.

With two yellow cards – one for each side – holding over the main break and the rain starting to settle in, the second half loomed as if the contest could get even more enthralling than it already was.

The conditions applied the brakes on the frantic pace in which the game was being played in the third term, but it set up a mustwatch final 30-minutes of football.

When Tom Miller booted a big goal to get the Pies within seven points in the final term it

Nick Battle, centre, stares down the side he was going to play for in 2020. 235330 put the options ahead of the young Beaconsfield outfit.

Be overran, or step up to the challenge.

In the driving rain and dark skies that had settled in over Holm Park, the Eagles group chose the latter, piling on a margin that didn’t reflect the contest.

The Eagles came away 13.12 (90) to 5.14 (44) winners over fellow September certainty Narre Warren.

Beaconsfield were able to capitalise on Narre Warren’s missed opportunities in the early stages of the match, and while it was beneficial in the long run, Eagles coach Mick Fogarty was intrigued to see how his group would’ve have reacted to the early season adversity if the Pies kicked straight.

“Our starts in our practice games have been a bit slow and I think that is probably the case again on Saturday, it is something we are working really hard on,” he said.

“For Narre to have plenty of opportunities early and not take them, it kept us in the game.

“I would’ve loved to have seen what our response would have been if they had kicked those goals.

“They are the best in it at the moment, and we were just happy to stay in the game and get some scoreboard pressure the other way.

“We will take that for sure,” Fogarty said.

The game was definitely played on the edge, with both teams not willing to take a backward step.

With what he labels an ‘inexperienced group’, Fogarty was proud of how his boys reacted to the physical opposition through the

There wasnt a shortage of scuffles in the opening round. 235330 course of the day.

“They come at us early physically, I was rapt with our young group that we were able to withstand that,” he said.

“It was a really hard and physical game; we were up for Narre because they are the best side in the competition and the reigning premiers.

“We haven’t played footy for 16 months as well, the boys were up for it, our pre-season form was really good, we had prepared well.

“I know they had some really important guys out so they will be better for it when they come back in,” Fogarty said.

Jake Bowd went forward on the weekend and booted six majors in a brilliant performance – more commonly known as a defender – Fogarty isn’t giving away any of his other master-plans for the crucial match up he has to overcome this weekend.

“He has been a star hasn’t he? Holty,” he said.

“It is about everyone, as much as what Holty has given and gives Cranbourne, there

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is other dangerous players we have to be accountable for.

“We will have a look at the match ups, but I am sure whoever goes to Holty will have his hands bloody full.”

As for sending a statement to the competition, Fogarty is reassured his side isn’t getting ahead of themselves and believes the continuous finals appearances are no longer the pass mark for his talented group.

“We haven’t done anything for seven years, whilst we have contested for finals; we have a hell of a lot of work to do going forward knowing that our next step is Cranbourne.

“Great to get the win but we just move on quickly to Cranbourne at their new ground, and that’s a new challenge.”

Beaconsfield will swiftly move onto its next challenge, travelling to Cranbourne in the first game for premiership points at the Eagles new ground.

The Cannons are firing as Hockey makes its return

By Nick Creely Nestled within Berwick College, the Casey Cannons Hockey Club has had a strong imprint on the local community since its establishment in 1989.

As local sport continues its successful resurgence back into communities after the difficulties presented by Covid-19 in 2020, hockey is just one of many sports bouncing back with plenty of gusto.

With a strong contingent of men’s and women’s senior sides in 2021, and a junior program which is still looking to bounce back, the club is well placed for the present, and the future as it knuckles down for a huge season.

Cannons president David Hyland said that while the recovery from Covid-19 has presented plenty of challenges, particularly in the junior ranks, the vibe around the club has brought plenty of smiles as they encourage people to get down and cherish the sport’s triumphant return.

“It’s early days, but we feel like it’s going to be a good year for the club,” he said.

“It’s a great vibe at the club, we’re getting really good numbers to training from each unit so that’s been really significant.

“We’re really driving that, it’s been our focus - success off the field will bring success on the field as a whole unit, so we want to encourage people to come and watch games, before and after they play and get involved.”

The Cannons have got very strong senior representation this season across the different divisions.

“We’re flying when it comes to seniors, we’ve four men’s teams, three women’s, but can’t quite the fourth once up and running,” Hyland said.

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Hilary Doulton played her 400th game on the weekend.

“We’ve had people just wanting to get out, and so our men’s teams have had a lot of returns that haven’t played for a few years.

“We definitely feel we’re pretty strong, we’ve got some strength this year in our sides.

“The women’s numbers are solid; we’re getting great numbers to training.

“It’s early on, but we’re really confident that we’re going to be pretty successful this year.”

Hyland said the club has had issues getting its Under 16, Under 14, Under 12 and Under 10 junior sides thriving - similar to all sports in the region.

“Junior wise, almost like every club, it’s been a struggle, and we’ve heard that across the board,” he said.

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“With Covid, kids are losing interest - I’ve heard of basketball and netball teams going from four teams to just one, and in the hockey world we’re experiencing the same stuff.”

The club also had a significant individual milestone on the weekend, with club great Hilary Doulton playing her 400th match at home. She capped off the occasion in style, scoring the opening goal.

Hilary started back in 1996 when the club was named Berwick Hockey Club, and has been a loyal club member for 25 continuous years. Adding to her remarkable loyalty, Hilary won a premiership in 2003 and has played the majority of her hockey in the top two grades.

“It is a great achievement - she’s been at our club a long time and been mainly in the

Clio Bergmann is a new player to the club. top grades,” Hyland said.

“Hilary is one of those people that has stuck by us - you get players that go away and play elsewhere and then come back, so to spend 25 years at the club is quite an achievement.”

The Cannons also have another significant milestone on the horizon in the coming weeks, with life member Jeff Reidy to play his 600th game.

Part of the club since 1992, it’s an astonishing feat, and a remarkable show of loyalty.

“He’s been a long-term member of this club, a committee member and it’s a great achievement,” Hyland said.

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