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Thursday, 27 May, 2021

EDUCATION WEEK 2021 Now in its 77th year, Victorian Education Week will be celebrated from 23 – 29 May with the theme, Building Connections.

See inside this special 12 page wrap for stories and messages from some of the best educational providers in the region including Heritage College.

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Exploring early learning Explorers Early Learning offers high quality early learning, kindergarten, and care for children from 6 weeks to school age.

Our passionate team of educators teach using a unique curriculum, focussing on interest and play-based learning, with a philosophy inspired by Reggio Emilia. Children explore, learn, and play in an inviting learning environment.

Opening in August, Explorers Early Learning Beaconsfield is located on the corner of Princes Highway and O’Neil Road. Our brand new, state-of-the-art centre will feature highquality learning resources, a central communal open plan piazza and large classrooms filled with natural light.

Enrichment Program Offering a comprehensive early learning experience, our Explorers Enrichment Program is built in addition to our extensive curriculum.

Our Enrichment Program features bespoke learning programs fostering meaningful learning experiences, designed to enhance your child’s development at no additional cost to you. Embedded in our practice, our Enrichment Program is taught by specialist teachers.

Our industry-leading professionals integrate their knowledge and passion with our Little Explorers during weekly lessons.

Reggio Emilia Inspired Learning We are respectful of children, their rights, and their desire to learn. We also believe that every child brings with them a deep curiosity that drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it. Our goal is to embrace this curiosity, challenge each child’s thinking and facilitate their eagerness to learn and construct understanding as part of our curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.

Children explore, learn, and play in an inviting learning environment. 238511 Nutritional Menu Approved by Nutrition Australia, our menu features Indigenous herbs and freshly grown fruits and veggies from our edible gardens which are tended to by our Explorers community. We are very proud of our menu that is created collectively by our in-house chefs and nutritionists. Assessed by the Healthy Eating Advisory Service, our menu exceeds the menu planning guidelines for healthy eating from Nutrition Australia.

Our little Explorers are provided with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late fruit snack. We provide a progressive approach to mealtime and specific dietary requirements to accommodate individual needs.

Indoor/Outdoor Program Our Indoor/Outdoor Program is a fundamental part of our curriculum. At Explorers we cre-

ate moments, experiences, and spaces for our children to connect with the natural world. We purposely design our environments to encourage curiosity, discovery, and a sense of wonder.

Our curriculum provides opportunities for children to actively explore both indoor and outdoor classrooms. Our indoor and outdoor environments include a variety of natural elements to provide opportunities for children to explore the natural world. Our curriculum also includes the preservation of the world, and the children actively manage and care for centre pets, composting programs, community gardens, and worm farm.

At Explorers, we bring the outdoors, indoors. We often use natural materials such as wood, shells, leaves, plants, stones, and much more within our indoor learning experiences.

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terials and use them within their play.

Kinder Program Taught by Bachelor-qualified Teachers, our Government funded Kindergarten Program is designed for 3- and 4-year-olds, using a playbased approach that emphasises learning through exploration and investigation.

The program encourages children to be creative in all areas, whether it is problem solving or the expressive arts. It also encourages lateral thinking and positive social interactions. Our program will run within long day care hours.

Secure Your Place Places at Explorers Early Learning are limited and filling fast. To be the first to receive an offer of enrolment and the latest information about Explorers Beaconsfield, register your interest at eel.com.au - Explorers Early Learning

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Top college Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is a Year 7 -12 co-educational school of just over 1000 students on one campus. They are a regional college and draw students from over 25 primary schools in the Shire of Cardinia and City of Casey.

Students are grouped in year level class groups from Years 7 to 12, although students in Years 10 to 12 can access studies from more than one level.

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College also run an accelerated program for gifted students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 called the S.E.A.L. program.

Student learning and wellbeing is supported through Learning Communities and the House system.

Located at 345-357 Rossiter Road, Kooweerup Phone 5997 1444 or visit our website http://www.kwrsc.vic.edu.au/

Rising to challenge At St Francis Xavier College education seeks to invite all students to rise to the challenge of becoming young men and women of conscience, competence and compassion. St Francis Xavier College offer so many opportunities to deepen our students’ faith and their awareness of the message of Jesus. Helping them discover more about what and whom they are called to be.

Who knows what our students will achieve in their lives? One thing is certain; they will achieve more if they can feel the nurturing influence of family and school working in harmony.

How can we work together to give each student a greater chance of success in an everchanging world of work?

We believe the keys to success in the 21st century are: Be connected Know yourself Know how to learn Be involved in what is going on around you Be open to change Put together, these five points will assist each student to be adaptable enough to thrive in the midst of change. Students have a better chance of flourishing in our College if there is a complete partnership between home and school.

The College’s programs, facilities and processes are designed to enable the students to flourish through the many learning pathways on offer from Years 7 to 12, including Extension Academies from Year 8, Learning Adjustment programs, Foundation VCAL at Year 10 with VCAL and VCE pathways for Years 11 and 12.

As they strive to become successful young adults, they represent the best of their families,

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and the example of so many who have passed through the gates of this College over the years.

Know that we will be working to keep the richness of our learning environment vibrant and contemporary.

At St Francis Xavier College, they work to offer broadening experiences inside their three campuses through building a deep sense of connection to Care Group, House and Campus, at the same time working to cre-

ate a sense of belonging to our College.

This commitment is how St Francis Xavier College will build a community and create independent and successful learners who are encouraged to pursue their passions within their schooling experience.

We invite you to consider calling us into partnership in your great role as parents, guardians and carers.

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The College’s programs, facilities and processes are designed to enable the students to flourish through the many learning pathways on offer.

An invitation to all Grade 5 & 6 Students and Parents to take our virtual tour

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College Transition Information Virtual Tour Log on to our website www.kwrsc.vic.edu.au to view our virtual tour or call the College for an onsite tour

Please contact the college for an onsite tour running every Thursday and log on to our facebook to see our weekly updates of college activeties CONTACT US

For further information please contact: Todd Slater (Assistant Principal) or Lauren Harvey (Y7 Learning Community Leader)

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Aims to provide a quality education for all students for all futures.

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• Friendly, caring environment • Supportive Learning Communities complemented by a strong House system • SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) for gifted students.

• Cultural and sporting excellence, with extensive Sport, Music and Performing Arts programs • State of the art Year 7 Learning Centre plus Learning Centres for other year levels • Bring your own device program (BYOD)

• Our Learning Communities and facilities • SEAL applications • School bus transport • Inclusive Education program • Extra-curricular programs • Instrumental music program • View messages from the staff and students

Email: koo.wee.rup.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

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Striving to help parents Forging a reputation for strong academic and sports performance as well as an ethos that prioritises supporting parents, Harkaway Hills College is a school for the whole family.

The College recently hosted an evening for parents at Bunjil Place where guest speaker, Deputy Headmaster of Redfield College Chris Tanna, spoke about Parenting with Affection and Assertiveness.

Mr Tanna asked parents to consider how their parenting can help or handicap their child. One of the evening’s activities had parents rate their affection and assertiveness with their kids. Couples filled out two surveys designed to help them identify areas where improvement could benefit their child’s academic and character development.

School parent Liz Freeman said that the presentation was thought-provoking.

“It helped my husband and me to identify areas where we can hone our parenting skills individually and as a couple,” she said.

Harkaway Hills College Principal Mary Broadsmith said that the PARED model is a genuinely holistic approach to students’ academic achievement and overall family wellbeing.

“At Harkaway Hills College, one of the core beliefs is that students benefit most when there is harmony between their two major learning environments at home and at school,” she said.

The PARED model encourages parents to be active participants in all aspects of their child’s development.

Harkaway Hills College focus on supporting their students and parents to strive to be the best versions of themselves. 238576 “Our school is warm and inviting with a strong sense of community and parental involvement,” she said.

“Together, we focus on supporting our students and parents to strive to be the best versions of themselves.”

The school’s best was on show recently, with the College receiving 11 of the 18 place medals awarded at District Cross Country.

For more information about Harkaway Hills College, visit https://www.harkawayhills. vic.edu.au

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A unique take on learning Astra Early Learning is fast making its mark in the City of Casey. Offering a unique perspective into early childhood education, Astra seeks out ways to continuously provide exceptional care and education for children 6 weeks to 6 years.

Astra engages with children and families using a unique Emergent Curriculum, focusing on children’s interest through play and their interactions with each other and the world around them. Inspired by Reggio Emilia, Astra provides numerous opportunities for children to explore, learn and play. With an abundance of natural environments and thoughtful play yards, children’s interests are captivated through imagination and wonder. Grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework and embracing sound curriculum models, such as the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Astra strives to be the best early childhood service for the local residents.

Their approach to early childhood care and education is simple: They initiate - early childhood programs to suit each child and meet their inherent curiosity. Understanding that play is integral to learning by offering wide open indoor and outdoor spaces, children are given the opportunity to freely explore their environment and be masters of their own learning.

They plan - a highly qualified team of educators understand parents as children’s first educators. Collaborating with parents and observing children throughout their day, the curriculum is tailored to shepherd children along a path of learning.

They engage - Extra-curricular programs expose children to multiple disciplines such as music, arts, drama, sports, cooking and science all whilst incorporating language, literacy, numeracy and reasoning.

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The management team has also been recipients of two Casey Business Awards and a National Early Childhood Award - high recognitions of their expertise in this area.

A number of factors make Astra Early Learning different to the rest. Astra has created an intimate centre at Narre where families can come in and enjoy a coffee or a meal with their child in the quiet reading corner or central dining area.

The centre also has a dedicated health and wellness room for children and families to enjoy some gentle exercise, meditation or yoga.

Join Astra for their best open day on Saturday, 29 May from 10am to 2pm.

New enrolments receive a $500 fee credit.

For inquiries contact the Centre Director Chauntelle on 9088 8887 or email info@nws. astraearlylearning.com.au

Stellar year This week St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar started the rollout of its new visual identity. We spoke to the School’s Principal, Annette Rome, to find out a little more.

“Our new contemporary logo is designed so that each part of the school can identify with it, carrying the school forward as one. It joins our world class teaching campuses ELC, Junior School, Senior Girls and Senior Boys together, while paying homage to the school’s heritage in our 95th year,“said Annette.

The school has renewed its commitment to its unique diamond education model with co-educational learning in the Junior School and dedicated single gender campuses in the senior years.

This allows the school to honour everything known from valid educational research, about providing a great education.

Annette adds “across our school we are focused on delivering a contemporary, valuesdriven, character-based education that engages both the heart and the mind.

This approach brings together the best elements of our heritage and tradition drawn from nearly 100 years of caring for young people.

As we move forward we will focus on the 4 As, which underpin all we do: Academics - our reason to exist, ensuring every student achieves their academic best.

Artistry - developing creativity through a range of classroom and co-curricular activities that include performing arts, design, media, art, photography and debating to mention a few.

Adventure - opportunities outside the classroom that foster leadership, teamwork, selfreliance, resilience, grit and critical thinking

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Our unique diamond education model with co-educational Junior Schooling and dedicated single-gender campuses in the senior years allows us to honour everything we know, from valid educational research, about providing a great education.

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Athleticism - creating a healthy body and mind through elite performance and participation, developing teamwork, sportsmanship and drive.

Through our programs across the school, which are delivered through the lens of our school values Courage, Curiosity, Character and Respect, we are developing informed, humble leaders of influence for life.”

“It has been a stellar year for the school with our boys and girls schools both appearing in the top ten boys and girls school in Victoria, which is driving even greater interest and waiting lists for our school.

“So, I really feel that the school is going from strength to strength.”

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State-of-the-art facilities Building works are steaming ahead at Crest Education with both Hillcrest Christian College and Rivercrest Christian College having just completed major projects, with more to come in 2022.

Hillcrest Christian College Primary students are enjoying the College’s new, stateof-the-art Multi-Purpose Centre, opened at the start of the year. Complete with kitchen, portable stage and integrated sound system, this modern facility is enabling primary-aged students to engage in sport and physical activity in all weather conditions ensuring students stay healthy and active.

“This space has been perfect for the students. Sheltering us from the hot sun in summer and protecting us from the rain and the cold now that the weather is not as good” says Leanne Dube, Hillcrest Primary Sport Coordinator.

Surrounding the new Multi-Purpose Centre is a high-quality grass field and recently opened outdoor basketball court with striking colour palette. Students have been using this space since late May and are loving it.

Even during remote learning last year, Hillcrest continued to develop its resources and expand its student offerings. Works completed at Hill-

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crest in 2020 included: STEAM Precinct Art and Design Gallery STEAM Exploration Centre 3D Printing Space IT Service Desk Film and Media Centre Years 5 and 6 Block Upgrade of ELC playground Rivercrest Christian College welcomed their Year Two students to their brand new, purpose-built Year Two building at the start of the school year.

With the support of the State Government, MP Jordan Crugnale officially ‘turned the first sod’ on Friday, 14 May, 2021. These new works have already commenced at Rivercrest Christian College’s Middle Years Campus, which will see a new Performing Arts building and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) building come into fruition. This ground-breaking project was made possible through the approval of a $5 million grant.

This construction builds upon the recent expansion of the Rivercrest Middle Years campus, which recently added 4 new classrooms and break out spaces for its Secondary-aged students. This campus aims to serve Years 6 12 students by 2025.

Recent works at Rivercrest include: New student play courts Upgraded entrances Additional car parking.

“The new building and infrastructure works at both our CREST Colleges is testament to our ongoing commitment to provide excellence in learning and wellbeing within contemporary, engaging spaces; our students continue to be supported to flourish within the impressive surrounds of the 55 hectare CREST precinct”, says Ms Christine Lucas, Head of Colleges.

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What was once a small regional school, Hillcrest Christian College has now grown to become an entire Crest Educational precinct which includes Rivercrest Christian College, Ayr Hill Equestrian Centre, Crest Institute, and Environmental Reserve. Hillcrest Christian College also celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. “This is a great time to be a student at either one of our great Colleges,” says Crest Executive Principal, Brendan Kelly.

Situated in Clyde North, Rivercrest Christian College and Hillcrest Christian College are holding Open Morning Sessions for prospective Secondary parents on Tuesday, 1 June.

Registrations is essential and parents can RSVP via scanning the QR code on the respective college websites.

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Opportunity to stand out At heart of the community art classes and classes for 4-7 year olds on a Thursday.

Bookings for these programs are essential so contact the house today to book in!

Planning is also underway for school holiday programs in the June/July break!

In July they are looking to expand their Women’s Friendhsip Café program to include a men’s program as well, keep your eye on our socials for more information as they continue to plan this activity.

As always the House is open for our community to pop in and see the facilities and let them know what they want from us.

Do you have a skill you can share? Or have an interest you want to learn more about?

Let the team know and they will do everything they can to make it happen.

Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House can’t wait to reschedule the Open Day and make it bigger and better.

They look forward to seeing you at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House soon!

Email: Bookings@bpnh.org.au Phone: 8743 0671 Facebook and Instagram: @BPNH3806

a future-focussed curriculum. They are motivated learners who graduate with leading academic and vocational results and the confidence to pursue their dreams.

“Our progressive learning environment and innovative programs engage students, creating flexible and confident learners, prepared for their futures in a changing world,” said Ms Haggett.

A visit to Mater Christi College will enable your family to witness a vibrant, inclusive and warm community where girls feel safe, build lifelong friendships and become intelligent and reflective learners. Visit materchristi.edu. au to book a tour.

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The Neighbourhood House sector was a stronghold in the community last year during the Covid lockdowns and as Senator Penny Wong said at the Neighbourhood House Victoria Luncheon last week, “The pandemic has reminded us of community” and that rings true in the Berwick area.

While the Open Day can’t go ahead this weekend as planned they are still so excited to launch new programs at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House.

Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House Playgroup program is expanding!

For 0-4 year olds we have Let’s Play which runs Tuesday - Friday with a Thursday afternoon session as well.

They are also launching Messy Play on a Tuesday afternoon and Nature Play on Mondays with two sessions available. Both of these programs are recommended for 2-4 year olds.

Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House are also adding to our Art School with a second session for budding Artists in the 8-12 year old age group. This class runs on a Wednesday at 4:15. They also run adult’s

Parents often ask about the advantages of an all-girls education during their tour of Mater Christi College Belgrave, a contemporary Catholic Secondary School for girls.

“We believe that girls learn differently to boys, that they are motivated and respond in different ways. Our student-centred culture celebrates those differences and encourages each student to be her own kind of girl” said Principal Maria Haggett.

The Alliance of Girls Schools (Australasia) has summarised some of the key research findings about single-sex education and identify these differences: 1. Girls in girls’ schools achieve significantly stronger academic results than any other group in Australia.

2. All the leadership roles in girls’ schools are filled by girls. Younger students see these female leaders as role models and learn that girls can lead in any field.

3. Girls can work through the challenges of adolescence without fear of embarrassment or harassment.

4. In a collaborative and supportive environment, girls are free to participate in class without the teacher’s attention being dominated by boys.

5. Girls at girls’ schools enjoy not only equal opportunity but every opportunity. There is no gender stereotyping and girls are encouraged to explore futures in any area.

Mater Christi College students also enjoy

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‘School’ not for everyone

By Fiona Fisher and Brianna Lorenz, FLC

VCAL COURSES AVAILABLE VCAL is an practical and hands-on approach to education and ideal for students who are looking to move on to TAFE, an apprenticeship or straight into the workforce. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, personal development and work related skills, students also complete an industry-recognised trade certificate in an area of their choosing.

VCAL is available at Foundation, Intermediate and Senior levels.

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FIND YOUR PASSION AND BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE! The new Take the Next Step program is designed for young adults who have left school in the past five years and are wanting to look at entry level options or vocational training opportunities. Build administration and business skills, become equipped with job ready skills designed to showcase the best version of yourself. This program also includes taster courses in Hospitality, Business and Health!

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Foundation College, the Youth Education department of Foundation Learning Centre, offers the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) for students who want to continue their education outside mainstream schooling, at school levels of Year 10, 11 and 12.

Our curriculum is a blend of both traditional literacy and numeracy, and subjects which allow students to explore and build their knowledge on topics which impact both their community and the world as a whole.

Where a traditional ‘book learning’ education concentrates on passively developing knowledge and life skills, our students actively engage in their learning. At each VCAL year level students participate and learn through a range of projects which are realistic, challenging and community focussed. Designed to include student-led practical activities and meaningful outcomes which encourages students to develop their skills in teamwork, adaptability, and leadership. These are all core employability skills for their future.

Our emphasis is on building a sense of independence and resilience, of self-worth and pride in their accomplishments and our classes are delivered in a safe and supportive place to learn. Our students are supported not just by their Educators, but an onsite Wellbeing & Careers team who support student capacity to engage in their education and plan for a positive and productive future.

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Our curriculum is a blend of both traditional literacy and numeracy, and subjects which allow students to explore and build their knowledge on topics which impact both their community and the world as a whole. 238849 five years, our new Take the Next Step program is designed for young adults who are wanting to look at entry level options or vocational training opportunities. Designed to build administration and business skills, students become equipped with job ready skills designed to showcase the best version of themselves.

This program also includes taster courses in Hospitality, Business and Health!

See www.foundation.vic.edu.au for more information on our VCAL and Take The Next Step programs.

Hallam Senior College provides outstanding opportunities for senior students in Years 10 to 12. Unlike other schools Hallam Senior College offers a range of unique opportunities for parents and prospective students to experience or try what the school has to offer before choosing to enrol.

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Caring school Moving forward to having all children returning to school fulltime.

Moving forward in 2021 Last year I wrote a piece titled, Challenging times in schools, in which I reflected on the range of difficult and at times traumatic experiences that the pandemic brought to schools.

It was a very hard year for all - students, parents and staff. I concluded the piece with the following thought.

‘Moving forward to having all children returning to school fulltime, raises other challenges for us all, as it does opportunities.

Drawing on the strength of connection between and across our whole school community will be the basis of our successes in meeting those challenges.’

Now, as Education Week approaches, with children firmly ensconced back in schools, I am proud to say that it has been because of the strength of connection between and across our entire school community that Berwick Lodge Primary School is a great place of learning. In saying this, there is no single thing that

makes this so. Sure, we have an incredibly wide range of programs available for our students, as all schools should have. We have a stable staff with a great mix of youth and experience.

Our student cohort is highly motivated and our parents back us in with their support.

Now in our thirty second year of operation we continue to attract a significant number of students from beyond our neighbourhood boundaries and our graduate students, some now in their 40s, are making their mark as community leaders in their own right.

As the founding principal of this fine local school, it remains an ongoing privilege for me to be here. Why not book a visit for a personal tour if you are considering a school for your child for 2022. That way, you’ll see for yourself why I’m so proud to be a member of this wonderful school community.

Henry Grossek Principal, Berwick Lodge Primary School

Choosing a school for your children is a very difficult decision. Hallam Senior College provides outstanding opportunities for senior students in Years 10 to 12. Unlike other schools Hallam Senior College offers a range of unique opportunities for parents and prospective students to experience or try what the school has to offer before choosing to enrol.

At Hallam they genuinely care about their students and their community. Hallam Senior College caters for an extremely diverse range of students with varied interests, aspirations including those focused on university, those wishing to excel in one of our centres of excellence (Sport, Innovation and Creative and Performing Arts) or those wishing to complete a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course.

The College would like to invite prospective families to register for a tour, and to come and experience what they have to offer, including but not limited to: 1. Maximising your VCE studies How to maximise your VCE studies at Hallam and ATAR Experiencing high quality teaching and learning 2. Experience and learn from one of our high performance coaches from one of our Centre of Excellence Program’s including: High performance Sport - AFL (boys/ girls), Rugby League (boys/girls), Basketball, Soccer and Netball (girls) Innovation (Aviation Technology, Horticulture, Microsoft) Creative and performing arts programs.

3. Spend half a day trying one of our 16 VET courses.

Learning about apprenticeship, traineeship and employment opportunities Finding out about our partnerships and pathways to further study

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Hallam Senior College caters for an extremely diverse range of students with varied interests.

Hallam currently has more than 400 students completing a VET course, more than 200 of these students travel from other High Schools in South East Melbourne each week to study at Hallam 4. Hear about the range of transition and support services we offer our students Hallam Senior College encourages all current year 9 students in South East Melbourne or those wishing to transfer schools to come and experience what Hallam has to offer.

Register today for a school tour, a VCE workshop, Centre of Excellence program or to try a VET course by calling 9703 1266 or register online hallamssc.vic.edu.au. Experience what we have to offer prior to enrolling. You won’t be disappointed.

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A beacon of commitment This year Beaconsfield Primary School celebrated the amazing work and commitment of Ellie Dodd, who has achieved 30 years of service as a School Crossing Supervisor. Ellie has ensured the safety of children and families for the past three decades.

Ellie begun her career relieving at a number of schools across the Shire of Cardinia before she settled at Beaconsfield Primary School.

She has worked at this school’s crossing for 29 years. Over this period, she has seen a lot of change to the Beaconsfield community. When she commenced in 1992, it was a flagged crossing. Ellie recalls it being a very quiet crossing and only seeing students walking to and from school - never their parents.

As the growth corridor through the southeast grew, so did her job. More students, siblings and parents were using the crossing and the highway become a busier road. The crossing was upgraded to lights and lower speed zones were introduced to ensure the safety of all pedestrians.

Ellie is the first and last person that many of the Beaconsfield Primary School families see.

They are always greeted personally with smile and a ‘hello’. Ellie does an amazing job at remember students and parents’ names and she has seen many generations using her crossing.

She loves reconnecting with families over the last 30 years.

Ellie’s own children used her crossing as they attended Beaconsfield Primary School.

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Ellie has ensured the safety of children and families for the past three decades.

1990s and now the second generation of the Dodd family are attending Beaconsfield Primary School, with currently three of Ellie’s grandchildren at the school.

The Beaconsfield community are very appreciative of Ellie’s work and congratulate her on her achievement of 30 years of service and many more to come.

Now more than ever, students must navigate an ever-changing world. Academic excellence remains crucial, but graduates also need diverse skills to succeed at work and in life.

Laying a Solid Academic Foundation At Haileybury, providing a strong grounding in literacy and numeracy is vital.

The School uses The Explicit Teaching Model to ensure students have a strong foundation in spelling, reading, writing comprehension and mathematics from an early age. This sets them up for optimal learning in other subjects, and to function well in the community.

The Explicit Teaching Model is a researchbased methodology that produces exceptional student results. Key components include The Warm Up and ‘I Do, We Do and You Do’.

This is the teaching and learning process that scaffolds learning as it gradually moves from the teacher modelling the skill to students independently learning.

The aim is to move learning from shortterm to long-term memory, so students effectively retain what they are learning, while

developing their ability to apply and transfer skills and concepts to different contexts.

Promoting Diverse Skills Haileybury’s cutting-edge programs enable students to be enterprising and entrepreneurial from a young age. As a result, they are not only future-ready but ready for anything.

The Curious Minds Learning Pods enable students to achieve micro-credentials or ‘miniqualifications’, and a Year 8 Entrepreneurship course teaches financial capabilities.

Older students can join the SHINE collaboration between Haileybury and Swinburne University of Technology that conducts an experiment on the International Space Station.

The skills developed, such as critical thinking, adaptability, collaboration, and digital creativity, improve academic results while nurturing character and life skills.

To find out how Haileybury can help your child reach their potential in a nurturing, student-focused environment, call 9904 6110 or visit www.haileybury.com.au for more information.

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The Berwick College Dance Academy (BCDA) is a full-timeacademic and dance program, which will link students’educational pursuits with their performing arts interests.

Dance Exposure As part of the Academy students will engage in an extensive dance program including professional workshops, excursions and incursions, and performances within the College as well as in the wider community. Each student will be provided with a rich and meaningful experience that aims to excite and motivate students to reach their creative passions. Students also have the opportunity to take part in a dance study tour to New York every two years, as well as compete in a national dance competition in Sydney.

Full Academic Timetable Whilst completing Academy classes, students will also study a range of core subjects that include Mathematics, English, Humanities, Physical Education, Science and LOTE. In Years 8 & 9 students can also choose from arange of other electives.

Both Dance and Core subjects occur during normal school hours.

Opportunities Galore!

Pathways to Senior Dance Through completing Years 7 - 9 Dance in the Academy, students are exposed to terminology and techniques required for VET & VCE Dance subjects, both of which are offered at Berwick College. Our students have been selected to perform in Top Class, and many of our Academy students have gained placements at full-time dance institutions.

Are you interested?

Contact Melissa Quenette Melissa.Quenette@education.vic.gov.au or 8768 1000 for further information and application documents.

Positions for all year levels are available, including VCE and VET Dance.

Once your application has been received you will be contacted informing you ofan in-person audition time (virtual auditions can also be arranged).

Please see the information booklet located on our website (below) that outlines the application process and required documentation.

Please come and meet us by calling 9707 1510

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New facility Little learners at Heritage College have a new space in which to learn following the opening of an upgraded and expanded early learning centre at the school.

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas visited Heritage College on Monday 17 May to open the centre in an event hosted by principal Sonny Aiono, with staff, students and families in attendance. $500,000 in funding for this important project was provided by the Victorian Government under the Children’s Facilities Capital Program Major Grant - Early Learning Facility Upgrade grant, with Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Limited providing $289,752.

This upgrade was delivered by Kneeler Design Architects and Chippa Constructions and will increase the kindergarten’s capacity at the school with two classrooms, a reception area, office, amenities, and landscaping works.

The centre will allow local families to have more choices with long day care, outside school hours care, and vacation care services.

In an Australian-first, the State Government has provided almost $5 billion to deliver a full 15 hours of three-year-old kinder to every Victorian child over the next decade, with the rollout beginning in 2020.

As part of this roll-out, the State Government is upgrading infrastructure through a $1.68 billion co-investment with the early childhood sector to build and expand kinder-

The ribbon is cut on the upgraded centre.

Maria and Janette with some of their young charges at Kool Kidz Narre Warren. garten facilities across the state.

This investment includes the delivery of a number of new kindergartens on existing school sites – as at Heritage College – to support the roll-out of the program, providing benefits through co-location of facilities and convenience for families.

Speaking on the day, Mr Maas said the opening of the upgraded early learning centre would make things more convenient for busy parents dropping off multiple children at school and kinder. He said the upgraded space was a testament to the school’s vision.

“I am rapt, completely rapt, that the State Government has invested to allow this school’s vision to be completed.

“I congratulate the school on its vision, on making this all happen,” he said.

Centre is a family affair Kool Kidz Childcare Centre in Narre Warren continues to grow and expand as more and more families discover the care and passion of mother and daughter owners, Janette Karavatis and Maria Dimoulas.

Both women love children and realised a long held dream when the doors of Kool Kidz Narre Warren opened in February 2019.

Maria has a degree in early childhood education and a post graduate qualification in teaching children with special needs.

Janette has also worked in childcare for more than a decade.

Janette and Maria looked at various childcare models before settling on Kool Kidz.

“The standards are so high in terms of the curriculum and the support we receive,“Janette said.

Kool Kidz Narre Warren has capacity for 130 children.

“We are a family run business, looking after your family,“ said Janette, who encourages parents to pop in for a tour of the centre.

“Maria and I both love children and, as we have a passion for this area, we want to give our best to the community.”

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School Principal A couple of years ago, before the pandemic struck, I was chatting with parents of prospective students at our school in the following year.

Quite casually, as the chat concluded, one asked me for ‘my take on my leadership role’. It was a fair question, though one which I had rarely been asked so directly previously. Given that I had less than few moments at my disposal for an answer, I replied as follows.

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“Firstly, to ensure that I had all bases covered in providing our children with the best learning environment that I could. In particular, attracting the best possible staff to our school in a highly competitive environment. Secondly, retaining that staff for more than ‘five minutes’, so to speak. That is, having them so invested in our school that they were in no hurry to move on.”

Harkaway Hills College is an independent school teaching the Catholic faith. In 2021 we offer co-educational Foundation-Grade 2 classes and single-sex classes from Grade 3-6. In 2022, we will be opening our first Year 7 class for girls, as well as an Early Learning Centre.

What makes Harkaway Hills exceptional is our unique system of personalised education that assists parents as the primary educators of their children and supports each student to be the best person he or she can be. In everything we do, we strive to create an environment in which students are encouraged to seek what is good, true and beautiful. Our motto says a great deal about our ethos: Veritas et Virtus.

“Truth and Virtue.”

As someone who has been part of the PARED system for decades, having undertaken my schooling at Tangara School for the Girls in Sydney, and subsequently teaching at both Tanagra and Montgrove College before relocating the Melbourne, I have benefited from this approach to education in a personal way. It is a joy to share this system of education at Harkaway Hills College.

Mrs Mary Broadsmith Principal Harkaway Hills College

Wayne Haworth Hampton Park Secondary College’s innovative approach empowers students with their learning.

Based on research, we aim to develop the 21st Century skills of critical and creative thinking, collaboration and entrepreneurial skills.

One size does not fit all, and neither should education. We are all unique and different with strengths and opportunities for growth. By using guided choices, we enable students to select subjects based on their passion and their learning needs.

Following the Explore Program, the Year 7 transition year, we follow the stage not age approach as recommended by the Gonski Report 2018.

During the Enhance Program Year 8-10, like-minded students are drawn together by interest and point of learning need. Students in the senior years engage in the Excel Program. Our innovative curriculum model aims to engage students, enabling learning to deepen so that learning outcomes improve.

With new and exciting learning opportunities and $16 million in facility upgrades, there is no better time to join our learning community!

I invite you to see firsthand our unique learning program.

For Principal led Tours, contact the school on 8795 9400. www.hpsc.vic.edu.au

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By Danielle Kutchel The Salvation Army is collecting now as part of its Red Shield Appeal.

The Appeal runs until June and traditionally sees Salvation Army volunteers out and about in shopping centres and on doorsteps, raising funds to help the Salvos in their vital work - including in addressing homelessness, providing relief for those in crisis, drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

They include people like Lenore Pack, a minister with the Salvation Army, who was spotted out collecting at Eden Rise Berwick.

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The blame game continues as both the Federal and State Governments deny responsibility for the funding cut for the proposed Thompsons Road extension.

Last week it was revealed that $70 million promised by the Federal Government in 2019 for the upgrade works had been moved to cover higher-than-expected costs for other road projects in the area.

The Federal Government also maintains that the funding was rescinded because the cost of upgrading Thompsons Road has blown out from $140 million - a cost which was to be shared with the State Government - to around $900 million, La Trobe MP Jason Wood told Star News.

“I’ve got no idea why this is so expensive.

We’ve questioned why it’s so expensive,“ he said.

In 17 April 2019 – just four weeks before the last Federal election – Mr Wood visited Thompsons Road in Clyde North, accompanied by then-Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon, to announce an upgrade for the arterial.

He committed $70 million towards Thompsons Road to connect it from Clyde Road in Casey to Cardinia Road in the Shire of Cardinia, opening up the planned employment precinct at Minta Farm.

At the time, Mr Wood said both Casey and Cardinia councils had lobbied for the road based on their town-planning estimates.

He said the funding was part of the Federal Government’s $1.3 billion package for the south east, which included $13 million for McGregor Road off-ramps at the Monash Freeway and a

$70 million overhaul of Racecourse Road.

But in the Federal Budget, handed down on Tuesday 11 May, the Thompsons Road funding was missing.

Instead, extra funding has been allocated to the upgrades of Racecourse Road and McGregor Road in Pakenham, and Clyde Road in Berwick.

It’s understood the Federal Government has not requested another proposal for the Thompsons Road upgrade from its state counterpart.

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said the Victorian Government stands ready to deliver the project if the Commonwealth keeps its funding promise.

She did not deny that the project cost had ballooned to close to $1 billion.

“We were asked to cost the project, and we take our advice from engineers – not from a back-of-an-envelope cost the local member dreamed up on the eve of the last Federal election,“ she said.

“The Commonwealth requested the Victorian Government provide a costing for the scope that they had promised so we did.

“We also offered to look at a modified project with a reduced cost if they wanted to consider that.

“They made the decision to cancel their election commitment altogether.

“They have not cancelled their election commitments in the inner east suburbs of Hawthorn, Toorak and Camberwell.“ Mr Wood said the Federal Government was unclear on why the cost to upgrade Thompsons Road had risen by so much.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with... Kerry Gerraty, music director at Voices of Casey

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

Being able to attend my daughter’s wedding in NZ earlier this year. Many stars aligned that allowed that to happen and I am so grateful to have been there in person.

What would your last meal be?

A combination of lots of my favourite cuisines.

Japanese, Indian and Thai would definitely feature!!

Why should people join the choir?

Because it’s heaps of fun, the people are lovely and it’s GREAT for your health and wellbeing!

What do you love about your role there?

The joy of seeing people’s confidence bloom as they become familiar with the music. The wonderful teamwork that appears within the group as they sing together and the gift of being able to share my love of music with my singers and the audience. It’s also pretty cool to play with the sound of the group to achieve the beautiful music I envision and to see the excitement and pride on the singers’ faces when they nail something!

What event would you like to witness and why?

I can’t think of a particular event but I do know I love reuniting with people I haven’t seen for ages. There’s just something special about the anticipation and then that first hug and the joy that comes with hanging out with someone you love and value.

What is your secret talent or party trick?

Being able to bend my little fingers to touch where they connect to my palm whilst keeping my other fingers straight. Completely useless

but something I learnt as a kid.

What six guests would you invite to a dinner party?

My siblings and my parents. We live so far apart our chances to hang out together are few and far between.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

Getting stuck at the top of a tow rope as a 10-year-old novice skier and creating a HUGE traffic jam. I had to get lifted out by a ski instructor. The worst part was I wasn’t even travelling on the tow at the time but had come from the opposite direction!

Who is your biggest inspiration?

Whether it’s the beauty, steadiness and resilience of Mother Nature, a spark of colourful creativity or seeing people who have achieved their goals against all odds, inspiration comes in many forms for me.

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

This is my nightmare question!! I love SO many different types of music and songs that I find this impossible to narrow down... Let’s just say I’ll need some serious storage space on my device and an endless supply of batteries to keep it playing.

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Police warn of latest phone scam

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Man shot at KFC A man has been shot by police following an incident in Narre Warren. Police were called to a restaurant on Lauderdale Road - believed to be KFC - following reports of people causing trouble about 2.45pm on Monday 24 May. Officers were confronted with an agitated man wielding an edged weapon who charged at them.

A police firearm was discharged and the man was struck to the lower body.

He received a non-life threatening injury and was conveyed to hospital.

Ambulance Victoria confirmed that one person was taken to hospital in a stable condition with lower body injuries. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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As per standard protocol following a police shooting, detectives from the Armed Crime Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command.

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

Police are warning of a phone scam in which offenders pretend to be none other than the police themselves.

As part of the scam, offenders are using police station phone numbers to contact victims.

When offenders call victims the police phone number is displayed on the victim’s phone, and they are purporting to be Victoria Police officers.

Victims are instructed by the scammers that police are investigating them and that there is an arrest warrant for them.

The victims are advised to attend retail outlets and buy multiple $500 gift cards.

The victims are then asked to provide the identifying numbers on each of the gift cards.

Victims are advised by the offenders not to tell anyone about the incident.

Victoria Police said these types of scam offences are typical of phone scammers.

These offences can involve significant amounts of money via gift card details being obtained by offenders.

Police will never request anybody provide them with gift cards or money.

Hang up the phone and contact your local police station if this occurs.

If you or someone you know has received such a call report it to Scamwatch at https://www.scamwatch.gov.au

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Four teens have been arrested by police over an alleged burglary and evasion of police.

The males stole power tools from a closed retail store on Princes Highway, Dandenong South just after 10pm on Thursday 20 May, police say. They drove off in an allegedly stolen red Toyota, which was spotted by police patrolling in Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills.

Police say the Toyota was being driven on the rim of one of its rear wheels, due to a blown tyre, Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic. com.au

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Lotto winner hits jackpot An Endeavour Hills woman is $5.6 million richer after being the sole Victorian divisionone winner in a recent Oz Lotto draw.

She was oblivious to the 18 May draw win before she was rang by an official from The Lott the next morning.

“Oh my God. Oh my God. I am so sorry, I can’t stop crying,” the overwhelmed winner said.

“Are you kidding me? I can’t even hold the phone right now. I can’t stop shaking.”

Now come plans to help her family and plan a few holidays, she said.

“I’ve had quite a tough time lately, so this just adds some light to my life.”

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“We’d love to send our congratulations to our winner. We hope this prize makes a great difference to your life.”

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs down City of Casey putting up our rates again what about the stolen millions from previous councillors, nothing being done in Hampton Park again according to newspaper, these people who are running council are having a laugh at Hampton Park rate payers, what a big joke they are.

Thumbs down Big thumbs down to the huge numbers of people not wearing helmets on their bikes and scooters in this area.

Thumbs up To schools that encourage kids to get to school on their own method of transport and enforce the helmet policy.

Thumbs up To the old couple I see every morning on their walk, holding hands, still very much in love. It’s so cute to see. They also pick up rubbish along their walk.

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A night at the opera The world’s most popular opera is coming to Bunjil Place.

See Carmen performed on a local stage by some of Australia’s finest opera singers, accompanied by a chamber orchestra and

the Melbourne Youth Chorale.

Held on Friday 28 May, tickets start at $25.

For more information and to book, visit https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/operaaustralia-carmen

On Sunday 23 May, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page regarding a man who accidentally accelerated through a shop front in Cranbourne West. Here’s how our readers reacted online: Gaye Guest: Too many of these accidents happening, worry about all these on-footpath dining spaces especially on busy roads.

Malcolm Wells: How’d the drug and alcohol test go?

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Chris Austin: Now a drive through.

Cyle James: When the butter chicken didn’t hit the spot so you hit the butter chicken.

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Masks are back on Following the fifth new community case of Covid-19 identified in Victoria, the State Government has tightened Covid-19 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne.

From 6pm tonight face masks must be worn indoors, private gatherings at home will be limited to five people per day and public gatherings will be limited to 30 people.

Schools and workplaces remain open, and Victorians who live in Greater Melbourne can continue to travel to regional Victoria.

However, those restrictions will still apply — so if you’re heading to a regional household from Melbourne, you must continue to abide by the metro rules.

For example, if you visit someone outside of metropolitan Melbourne, they must not have more than five visitors to their home in that day. If you attend a public gathering outside of Greater Melbourne, it must not be bigger than 30 people.

Victorians visiting regional Victoria from Melbourne will also need to wear a face mask when indoors even when outside of metropolitan Melbourne, unless an exemption applies.

Acting Premier James Merlino said the restrictions would keep Victorians safe.

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Face masks requirements are back. cases and stamp out the spread of this deadly virus,” he said.

“If you’re eligible to get vaccinated, don’t wait. Make an appointment or walk up to a vaccination site today. It’s the best way to protect yourself and your family.”

All eligible Victorians are also urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Appointments

are available at sites across the state and at participating GP clinics, walk ins are also accepted at many sites. Check your eligibility and your nearest site now.

For more information about current COVIDSafe settings, Victoria’s travel permit system and the vaccine program, please visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

Drug use ‘undetected’, witnesses tell court

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Truckie Mohinder Bajwa Singh injected meth and was falling asleep during a shift on the day before he crashed and killed four police officers in Kew, a witness has testified.

However, Singh’s family and work colleagues have told a court they had no idea that the truck driver was on the drug ‘ice’.

Simonia Tuteru, 49, who was Singh’s supervisor at Lyndhurst-based Connect Logistics, faced manslaughter charges at a committal hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 17-20 May. A prosecution witness Glenys Nannup stated that she’d injected ice with Singh during his shift early on 21 April 2020 – the day before the fatal crash on the Eastern Freeway.

She hid in the back of Singh’s truck as they passed through security at a Thomastown depot.

Soon after leaving, they pulled over and shared “about three points” of ice, she stated.

On the way back to the Lyndhurst depot, Singh called her a “good witch” and talked about seeing shadows.

“It was also after we had injected that his driving turned to s***,” Ms Nannup stated to police.

“He was swerving. Shutting his eyes, as in falling to sleep. He couldn’t concentrate.”

Ms Nannup claimed Singh had boasted of being “up for six days” because of his “really good” ‘gear’.

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“When I first saw him he looked all right but by the end of his shift he looked f***ed.

“I told him he should sleep.”

On the same night, James Cychowski - an Ingham’s supervisor at Thomastown – thought Singh seemed “his normal self”.

“He seemed fine. It took him one go to get onto the dock.”

Connect Logistics employee Stephen Harrison and Ingham’s acting supervisor Kerry Haitana also told the court they didn’t think Singh was on drugs.

Mr Harrison told police of a “confused” looking Singh who had told him of “personal issues” at home. Four hours before the crash, Mr Harrison texted Tuteru that Singh was “not in a good spot” and should not be driving.

Singh’s wife, son and daughter testified they had no suspicion Singh was using drugs.

On the morning of the crash, Nikita Hawthorne – who had bought cannabis off Singh – observed Singh “talking nonsense” at a house in Cranbourne, according to her police statement.

“He was saying the witches are coming and we have to leave.

“I had never seen anyone as drug f***ed in my life.

“He said he hadn’t slept for eight days.

While he was talking to us he was nodding off on his seat.”

Ms Hawthorne claimed she told Singh not

to drive. But he said he had to work, she stated to police.

Truckie Michael Horrocks said Singh told him at 4pm he was going to do “one important load” then go home and rest.

“He said that his boss and him prayed together and that his boss had ‘cleaned his spirit’ and got rid of the curse.

“I told him he sounded f***ing nuts.”

About 5.36 pm, Singh’s prime mover ploughed into police vehicles and an intercepted Porsche in an emergency lane on Eastern Freeway.

Victoria Police officers Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King and Constable Joshua Prestney were killed.

Tuteru’s 82 charges include multiple breaches of the National Heavy Vehicle Law and several counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.

The offences include causing or encouraging Singh to drive and failing to take reasonable steps to prevent Singh driving a “fatigue regulated heavy vehicle” while knowing the driver was “fatigued, impaired by drugs and unfit to drive”.

In April, Singh, of Cranbourne, was jailed for up to 22 years for culpable driving causing the officers’ deaths as well as trafficking meth, cannabis and 1,4-butanediol.

The committal hearing is ongoing. Singh is expected to testify as a prosecution witness in early June.

A teenage accused car thief with “extensive” criminal history has been refused bail due to an unacceptable risk of reoffending.

K’Lee Poasa, 18, was on three counts of bail – including a night curfew - during an alleged crime spree in Hallam and Narre Warren, a Dandenong Magistrates’ Court hearing was told on 25 May. She was accused of being involved in an aggravated home burglary in George Chudleigh Drive, Hallam in the early hours of 2 March.

On the same night, a Mazda 3 sedan and a 2013 Mercedes Benz C200 sedan were reportedly stolen in Narre Warren and Hallam with another 10 car breakins in nearby streets.

Several pairs of shoes were allegedly stolen from the home, as well as a $1000 shisha kit from the Benz.

Poasa was also accused of being with two males during an “unprovoked” assault of a victim in Maramba Drive, Narre Warren.

The victim was alleged to have been struck in the shoulder with a metal pole.

On her arrest and search in Maldon Court Narre Warren, police seized a bank card, $537, phone and gloves.

At the bail hearing, police remand liaison officer Sergeant Chris Marlow said Poasa was a danger to the public, with “violent and reckless” offending including home invasion, aggravated burglary, robbery and car theft.

She had been bailed 25 times, been previously convicted for indictable offences on bail and shown a “complete disregard” for bail, Sgt Marlow said.

Defence barrister Graeme Davis argued risk could be mitigated to an acceptable level with a “comprehensive” Youth Justice plan, including a support team, income, housing and a return to school.

Poasa – who had been remanded in a women’s prison for the past 83 days – was seeking to relocate to Melbourne’s West, away from “poor quality peers” in Narre Warren and Cranbourne.

Magistrate Julie O’Donnell said Poasa’s childhood trauma was “exceptional” but her risk of re-offending was “high”.

She noted Poasa’s “extensive” criminal history, including multiple breaches on supervised bail, numerous remands and a “long time in custody for a woman her age”.

Poasa was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 28 May.

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SEMMA’s top class

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A tour of the innovative Hallam Senior College has impressed a group of local manufacturers.

On 5 May, South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) members toured the college while enjoying food prepared by the campus’s hospitality students.

The manufacturers got a first-hand look at the school’s initiatives, such as its Innovation Academy promoting ‘higher-level’ engineering, IT and science.

Not to mention the college’s other academies that offer career pathways in sport and creative arts.

SEMMA chief executive Vonda Fenwick said the college was “developing the young people our manufacturers need” to join an “exciting manufacturing sector”.

“With careers, not just jobs available, manufacturing offers life-long workplace opportunities.

“Unlike sectors such as retail, manufacturing offers mainly full-time, long term positions.

“Most manufacturers managed to continue to operate even during periods of COVID lockdown providing a level of security not found in hospitality, tourism and retail.”

Ms Fenwick was impressed by the college’s “inspiring” work and its staff’s “enthusiasm and energy”.

“The training opportunities and the passion demonstrated in supporting and guiding the students into meaningful career pathways are inspiring.”

Hallam Senior College business manager Jason Patten said SEMMA was helping the college to identify skills shortages in the South East.

The college would in turn tailor its training to tackle those missing skill sets.

Nissan Casting general manager Markus Spindler, SEMMA chief executive Vonda Fenwick, and Asaleo Care Springvale operations manager Matthew Arblaster at the college tour.

“We’re trying to open the school up to industry so we can better tie in with industry and find them job-ready graduates.

“And provide opportunities for jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities for our students.”

The college - which says it’s “much more than a senior secondary college” - trains more than 200 students in Certificate II and III qualifications.

It is also proactively pursuing partnerships with manufacturers - such as a pre-employment course for job seekers to gain work at Jayco.

“We’re trying to expose our community to the benefits that a senior secondary college can offer,” Mr Patten says.

In the meantime, SEMMA plans to hold its next board meeting at the college. Students are again expected to cater for the event.

Barriers plan New road safety barriers have been installed along Thompsons Road.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said works to install life-saving barriers along Thompsons Road between the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and Narre Warren Road build on improvements delivered last year through the State Government’s Thompsons Road Upgrade.

As part of this upgrade, Thompsons Road was duplicated between Frankston-Dandenong and Berwick-Cranbourne Road, while an extra lane was added in sections and a number of intersections including the intersection for Thomson’s Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road were replaced.

While roadside barriers were already in place along some road sections, new barriers have been installed on the centre median and left-hand side and aim to provide a safer journey by reducing the risk of head-on and runoff-road crashes.

Barriers work by absorbing much of the force in a collision, reducing the impact on drivers and passengers, and allowing the vehicle to come to a gradual standstill.

Between 2012 and 2016, there were 12 crashes recorded along this high-volume road, resulting in 13 people sustaining injuries, four of which suffered severe injuries.

“Thompsons Road is now safer and more reliable for all locals using this busy route each day,” Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said of the barriers.

“We thank motorists for their patience during these important works - these barriers help reduce the severity of crashes when they’re unavoidable.”

As part of the Victorian and Federal Government’s $245 million Road Safety Program, flexible safety barriers will also be installed at Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road and Narre Warren-North Road between Princes Highway to Thompson Road and Princes Highway to Fox Road in the coming months.

Road to nowhere: Funding fuels Thompsons ‘tit-for-tat’ From page 1 “When it comes to Thompsons Road, a line has been drawn in the sand,” he said.

“The state actually brought that project to us initially. We want to know how much it’s going to cost to put in fair dinkum estimates of value for money.”

Speaking to Star News on Monday 24 May, Mr Wood said the latest Federal budget had seen an increased commitment to the Racecourse Road project and the Clyde Road project, with an extra $268 million in funding for Racecourse and McGregor Roads and an extra $200 million to Clyde Road.

“The money from Thompsons Road has gone in a very small way to contribute to these costs,” he said.

Asked whether it was a case of shuffling money to higher priority projects, Mr Wood said his highest priority had always been Racecourse Road.

“I didn’t have [Thompsons Road] as one of my election commitments,” he said.

“It’s one that Cardinia Council put down as high priority, Casey Council put down as high priority, and to my knowledge it was one the State Labor Government also had as high priority and they wanted to go 50-50 with the Federal Government.”

He said the State Government had presented its Federal counterparts with options for Thompsons Road, and the Federal Government had gone “with the best option”.

“But in saying that, it’s still a major cost blowout,” he said.

Mr Wood said the Federal Government would have to focus on its current funding commitments before announcing further road upgrades, but insisted the Thompsons Road upgrade was not off the table.

“The immediate priorities for me were McGregor Road, Racecourse Road, and the Clyde

Road upgrades, but basically what’s occurred is the minister has written back to the State Government and basically said if you want to pursue this project [Thompsons Road], come up with better costings and a proposal.

“I’m not saying the project is dead at all.”

The City of Casey was “disappointed” to find out of Federal Government’s funding cut for Thompsons Road, according to manager city and asset planning Keri New. “This upgrade was identified as an urgent priority by the Australian Government before the last election and this has not changed for our residents,” she said.

“As the population in the Casey and Cardinia region continues to grow rapidly, our residents are experiencing traffic gridlock as transport infrastructure fails to keep pace with growth and development.

“Thompsons Road will provide an essential connection between the City of Casey and

Cardinia Shire including a high capacity eastwest freight and logistics corridor and facilitate the development of employment land in the two municipalities to support the creation of 100,000 jobs in the region.”

She said the State Government was working on a business case for the road, to “determine the delivery schedule and full extent of the costings”.

“As Thompsons Road is identified as an arterial road it falls under the authority of the Department of Transport (VicRoads) to deliver, upgrade and maintain,” Ms New said.

“It is Council’s responsibility to advocate for funding to enable the best outcome for our residents.

“While the funding cut now leaves the project in doubt, the City of Casey will continue to work with Cardinia Shire Council to advocate on behalf of our communities for the vital Thompsons Road upgrade.”

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Taking the fight to cancer

By Danielle Kutchel Four women from across Casey and Cardinia are flexing their fighting muscles and telling cancer where to go.

Terrie, her daughter Katelyn, and close friends Kelly and Renae have banded together to organise the ‘Show us your Fight…Stop Cancer’ fundraiser.

The event aims to draw attention to all cancers – whether they affect men or women – and raise funds for the Cancer Council.

Their goal is simple: to stop cancer.

The event was borne of Terrie’s personal experiences with the disease.

She said she’s hit the cancer jackpot: at the age of 20, she was diagnosed with skin cancer. In February 2019, she was diagnosed with stage 2 cervical cancer and in September 2019, with stage 3-4 bowel cancer.

Through it all, Katelyn, Kelly and Renae have been by her side, supporting her in her fight against the awful disease.

Terrie also has a mutant gene in her family that means she is at a higher risk of breast cancer.

“I have it, so does my daughter and so does my sister. My mum and aunty both passed away from the gene – from the cancer,” she explained.

A single mum of a 19-year-old and a 21-year-old, Terrie said her family has been through hell and back during her illnesses.

After learning of the mutant gene in her DNA, Terrie knew there was a possibility she would have breast cancer as well and went to get some tests done.

When she told her family of the possibility, Katelyn decided they wouldn’t go down without a fight – and the idea of the fundraiser sprung to life.

“Being told you’ve got cancer is one of the worst things in the world, but it’s worse to tell

Terrie, Katelyn, Kelly and Renae are ready to tell cancer where to go. 238936 your family,” Terrie explained.

“What they don’t tell you is the financial strain on families is astronomical; I finished chemo and a week later we went into lockdown, so we haven’t recovered fully financially.”

Nevertheless, Terrie is optimistic about the turns her life has taken.

“I’m alive and get to spend more time with my family,” she said.

Through the fundraiser, the friends want to spread the word to people to get tested as early as possible, to increase their chances of survival.

“If you show your bits to your doctor it can save your life,” Terrie said with a laugh.

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“Cancer is cancer; it doesn’t matter whether you’re female or male, young or old, it doesn’t discriminate. It’s not age friendly or gender specific.”

For her part, Terrie has been through chemotherapy, a hysterectomy and a “big-arse surgery”.

She’s had all of her large bowel removed as well as part of her stomach and small bowel, and now has numbness down her left side.

Thanks to her faulty gene, the possibility of further treatments including a mastectomy is on the horizon, to ward off breast cancer.

“With the gene, it’s only a matter of time. I would rather be here for my grandkids. I’m 44, I’m not going to let cancer get me,” she said.

The fundraiser will be held on Friday 23 July

at the Hallam Hotel and tickets are limited.

Finger food will be supplied and guests will enjoy a silent auction with amazing prizes, including merchandise donated by Jimmy Barnes and Kylie Minogue, and tickets to see Jon Stevens.

There will be door prizes, a raffle, trivia and a DJ as well.

Every cent raised will go to the Cancer Council.

“We’re just four Aussie chicks who want to have a good time, raise money and get some awareness,” Terrie said.

“We’re hoping we can pull this off and rock the hell out of it.”

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Bookworms’ shared space

By Danielle Kutchel

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Imagine having an astronaut read a story to you!

That’s exactly what happened on Wednesday 19 May for National Simultaneous Storytime, when kids at Bunjil Place Library joined with millions of people right across the country in listening to a real-life spaceman read a story.

Philip Bunting zoomed in to libraries around Australia from the International Space Station and read ‘Give Me Some Space’ to scores of delighted bookworms.

National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

Now in its 21st successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.

CEO of Casey Cardinia Libraries, Chris Buckingham, said National Simultaneous Storytime celebrates reading and encourages people to “pick up a book and share it with others”.

“This year’s event really was one out of the box, how cool was it to have a storytime read from space?” he said.

“Casey Cardinia Libraries were delighted to have been part of a national initiative that had millions of Australians reading right across the country.”

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Crow-ded out

By Danielle Kutchel A crow that has been living in a Berwick Coles store is set to be moved to a better home.

A concerned customer told Star News that the crow had been living in the Coles Parkhill Plaza store for around two weeks.

The customer was worried about the crow presenting a health hazard - potentially leaving droppings on groceries including fresh fruit and vegetables.

Management at the store was unable to comment, however a Coles spokesperson told Star News that the bird would be removed on Tuesday 25 May. “As the bird is classified as a native species, we needed DELWP (Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning) approval before it could be removed,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

“We have now received the appropriate

permits and are pleased to confirm the bird will be removed overnight.”

Daniel Osborne, manager safer communities at the City of Casey, said the council’s environmental health officers would contact the supermarket to see whether they could provide assistance.

“The responsibility for removing birds that are found indoors falls on the property or business owner, and we encourage them to contact a licensed pest controller for assistance,” he said. “Registered food businesses, such as Coles, should have processes and procedures in place to minimise the likelihood of pest entry and harbourage.”

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‘Extraordinarily serious’: Belt-bashing dad put to work

By Cam Lucadou-Wells An Endeavour Hills father who beat his 12-year-old daughter to the point of her vomiting has been put to community work.

The 44-year-old pleaded guilty at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court to assault and recklessly causing injury for striking his daughter repeatedly with a belt across her neck and shoulders at home on 12 January.

The man dragged his daughter into the living room, removed his belt and struck her with it multiple times.

Despite pleas from his wife to stop, he continued until the girl vomited on the floor.

The next day, a clinic’s doctor treated the daughter’s swollen and bruised neck and shoulders but didn’t seem to perceive an assault.

Remarkably the doctor recorded the injury as a ‘Ry neck’ – presumably a “wry neck” – and recommended “negative energy exercises”.

His consultation notes did not record how the injury occurred. According to police, the victim didn’t tell him of the circumstances.

Two months later, on 11 March, child protection officers were notified and took the girl to Endeavour Hills Police Station to report the matter.

The next day, Dandenong Magistrates’

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threatening to strike his wife. He kept the stake for protection against his brothers-inlaw, he claimed.

In sentencing on 19 May, magistrate Julie O’Donnell said the offences were “extraordinarily serious”.

She noted the man’s guilty plea spared his daughter from giving evidence in court, as well as his limited criminal history.

The man was sentenced to a 12-month community corrections order including supervision as well as behavioural and parenting programs.

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After his arrest, the man told police he only threatened to strike his daughter with a belt as a “disciplinary measure”.

The man also pleaded guilty to repeatedly threatening to strike his wife with a wooden stake stored in the corner of the master bedroom.

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Budget for schools, health

By Danielle Kutchel It’s a bumper State Budget for Casey, with funding focusing on schools and healthcare.

The Budget includes funding for a new primary school in Cranbourne, as well as $15.2 million for the final stage of construction at Cranbourne West Secondary College.

The build there will include additional learning spaces, a gym, car parks and landscaping.

The State Budget set aside funding to create a new School Mental Health Fund, which Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said would “allow schools to choose and implement mental health and wellbeing programs that best meet the needs of their students.”

The State Government has also planned an overhaul of the Victorian mental health system, announcing $3.8 billion to transform mental health support with early intervention, a dedicated stream of care for children, and the recruitment of thousands of new workers.

The Budget also includes $556 million for community hospitals, including the previously announced Cranbourne community hospital.

Casey Hospital will score a new emergency department zone dedicated to children, and money has been set aside to begin planning to expand the adult emergency department there.

“World-class healthcare close to home is exactly what people in Cranbourne deserve,” Ms Richards said.

“That’s what we’re delivering with our new Cranbourne community hospital, a once in a generation re-build of the mental health system and new children’s emergency department at Casey Hospital.”

Locals can look forward to extended bus routes, with $74.3 million for improvements to the state’s bus services, including extensions to routes 897 and 898 in Clyde and Clyde North.

The State Budget includes funding for schools and health. 235676 Ms Richards said funding would also be provided for upgrades to Hall Road and the Western Port Highway.

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale welcome funding for services in Clyde, including funding to secure land in Clyde North for two future primary schools and a secondary school.

“I absolutely welcome our investment in Clyde North for two future primary schools and a secondary school, which gives confidence for our growing community that they will have a school close by and also builds on the services and projects already happening in this wonderful area like ambulance, fire and police stations,” she said.

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas was also pleased with schools funding committed in the budget, including for Brentwood Park Pri-

mary School. Brentwood Park Primary School is one of 52 Victorian schools that will get an upgrade, having received $3.46 million to upgrade and modernise areas including the art and music building.

Hampton Park Bowls Club will receive $530,000 in funding to upgrade its existing facilities.

Mr Maas welcomed the money for the Bowls Club.

“This announcement is fantastic news for Hampton Park Bowls Club who have been advocating for an upgrade to their facilities for a while now,” he said.

“This funding will support their club, members and the community as an even better place to come together and get active.”

But Liberal Gembrook MP Brad Battin criticised the budget for being “full of cost blowouts, increased taxes and no plan for the future”.

“Labor’s 21/22 State Budget reveals their $351 million cost blowout for Stage 2 of the Monash Freeway,” he said.

“If the Andrews Labor Government didn’t dismiss and delay the project for so long the Victorian people would not have to pay an extra $351 million due to market escalations,” he said.

“With $301.8 million of the Government total estimated investment still to be budgeted by the Andrews Labor Government to complete the project, it needs to be asked what essential upgrades will go unfunded to pay for Labor’s cost blowout.”

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Warm hearts Eighty-two winter coats are on the way to local people in need thanks to the efforts of Year 2 Beaconhills College student Sahara Wickramasinghe.

Sahara decided to launch her own charity drive 18 months ago after a visit to the Melbourne CBD with her parents.

“I saw people lying down without a coat and they looked cold,” she said.

After creating a poster and distributing it to family and friends, Sahara was delighted with the amount of donations she received.

“It made me feel quite impressed because I put a lot of effort into helping,” Sahara said.

This week the Berwick Campus student presented her coats to Beaconhills College’s head of citizenship and service, Clare Tuohy, to add to those the college is collecting as part of its Beacon of Hope Winter Coat Appeal.

They have now gone Casey North Community Information and Support Service where they will be distributed to local families.

Beaconhills College is currently running three donation drives through the Beacon of Hope programs.

Along with the Winter Coat Appeal, college families are also invited to donate footy boots and sporting equipment to the children

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of Milingimbi, a small Indigenous community east of Darwin.

Additionally, the Linen for Wildlife Appeal is gathering good-quality used towels to send to local animal refuges to help volunteers caring for Australian wildlife.

Casey to end day care role The City of Casey will stop providing a Family Day Care service from the end of the year.

From 1 December 2021 the City of Casey will no longer provide a Family Day Care (FDC) Service.

The decision follows a review that identified that local families had access to a broad range of other providers within Casey, already delivering this service.

The decision to transition out of the service was endorsed by administrators at a council meeting on Tuesday 18 May, following a detailed service review conducted in late 2020.

The review noted that in addition to the council, there are at least 12 non-government FDC providers currently operating in Casey.

The review also found that while the council’s FDC service continues to achieve quality ratings and is viewed positively by families who use it, the number of educators and families choosing the council’s service has been declining over the past four years.

City of Casey chair of Administrators Noelene Duff PSM said it was vital that the council regularly assessed its services to ensure they are meeting the needs of our rapidly growing municipality.

“I want to stress that the decision to transition out of this service was not made lightly and is not a reflection on the staff, educators or the quality of the service provided,” Ms Duff said.

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The City of Casey will end its Family Day Care service. vice is already being delivered by a number of well-established providers in our community and therefore, Council can redirect its resources into other services where there is a greater need.

“Council provides more than 60 different services to the community and must be strategic in the way it allocates resources to ensure it can continue to provide services where they are most needed.”

Council will be working closely with FDC educators over the coming months to help them find another provider and aid a smooth transition for educators and the families they provide a service to.

“We anticipate that in many cases, families and educators will be able to transition to a new provider with minimal disruption,” Ms Duff said.

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Feeling the park’s beauty

By Danielle Kutchel Members of the blind and low vision community visited Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick to enjoy its autumn beauty.

On Friday 21 May, the group gathered for a walk organised by Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria.

The weather was perfect, with the late autumn sun warming the way.

They followed the sealed paths around the park, pausing at various plants and trees to feel and smell their boughs, bark, leaves and flowers.

Through this, members of the group were able to ‘see’ their surroundings.

A favourite was a soft lamb’s-ear plant.

For more information about Blind Sports and Recreation visit https://www.blindsports. org.au/ Photographer STEWART CHAMBERS went along for the walk and captured these images of the day.

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Hampton Park bouncing on Wellsprings for Women in partnership with Casey Council has devised a communitybased program that aims to reactivate community connections in Hampton Park neighbourhood.

The program kicked off with a celebration for Eid El Fitr on Tuesday 18 May at Arthur Wren Hall with over 80 women and children attending.

Activities included henna painting, balloons, colouring, and children’s activities Guests shared a delicious banquet of food cooked by Wellsprings Cultural Cuisines team.

The program will continue to operate every Tuesday from 12pm to 2pm for the next 9 weeks.

“Bouncing Back is about re-engaging communities after prolonged periods of lockdowns,” said Dalal Smiley, CEO of Wellsprings.

“We need to encourage our communities to re-connect socially and overcome the hesitations and fears that crept in during the Covid lockdown.”

Bouncing Back also aims to create oppor-

tunities to support communities in Hampton Park to deal with the challenges that the pandemic and lockdown have resulted in.

“We know that families and especially mothers and children have been impacted by isolation, uncertainties and anxieties about the future, loss of income and employment, challenges with children’s home education and behaviours, increased family conflicts and unrest, loss of loved ones and unresolved grief - all of which are now issues that communities are carrying and which need a holistic approach to address,” Ms Smiley said.

Each week the program will be offered to mothers and children.

“We will be there to share a meal, build rapport, and trust and offer help. Our Women’s Support Team are qualified case workers who assist women struggling with various issues including, poverty, homelessness, family violence or mental health,” Ms Smiley said.

For more information on Wellsprings for Women’s programs, visit www.wellspringsforwomen.com

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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.

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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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Recently I MC’d the EDRA Business Breakfast which in October this year will celebrate 10 years of putting on business breakfasts in and around Emerald.

It was the first time we had run a faceto-face business breakfast since October 2019 impacted, of course, by Covid-19 and it was fantastic that the event sold out with almost 30 attendees.

In the same week, I also attended an excellent presentation on marketing by Ros Weadman hosted by the Berwick Business Group which also had a good turnout.

At both events, it was clear that everyone really enjoyed the opportunity to network once again to share ideas and news about their business.

At the same time, there was a palpable sense of relief and gratitude that we in Australia are able to meet in person when nearly all the other countries around the globe are still doing it so tough.

As I moved around both functions, there as one word that surfaced more than any other and that of course was ‘Covid’, so I was curious to get an understanding of how the coronavirus had impacted some of these local businesses.

The EDRA Business Breakfast tends to be attended almost exclusively by business owners, I asked those present how many of them were as busy now or busier than they were prior to the pandemic.

I would estimate that approximately 60 percent of the hands went up and just about everyone I spoke to professed to being ‘busy’ now.

This turnaround in business tends to be echoed by government statistics as well and whilst we are not yet where we would all like to be, things definitely continue to improve.

Having said that though, recent events in various states have shown that we can-

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH not afford to be complacent and relax our guard when it comes to practicing safe social behaviours.

As humans, we need social contact to function as a society and notwithstanding excellent tools like Zoom and Microsoft’s Teams for connecting people online, people do business with people they know like and trust and building relationships is always far more effective by meeting faceto-face as opposed to through a computer screen.

Going forward then, even after mass vaccinations have ensured a level of herd immunity in Australia, the prevalence of the disease worldwide implies that Covid-19 is something that we are going to need to live with and manage, rather than assume that this can be completely eliminated in a reasonable timeframe.

From a business perspective, this means increased identification and management of risk within our own businesses, inherent flexibility in ways of sourcing and delivering products and services and continued caution, but certainly not disassociation from networking with other business owners.

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Recycling with wheels on

By Shelby Brooks Two kilometres of roadway in Berwick is being constructed using recycled materials, diverting approximately 1,356,000 plastic bags from landfill.

The project, currently underway in the Stockland Minta estate, will be Australia’s largest environmentally friendly road project using surfacing material made from Reconophalt.

The material will also divert approximately 39,610 printer cartridges and 724 tonnes of recycled asphalt – saving the equivalent of 23.08 tonnes of carbon dioxide and 9.5 cars coming off the road for one year.

The Minta Reconophalt project is a combination of work between Stockland, City of Casey Council, Downer Road Services and Winslow Constructors Australia.

Upon completion, and combined with two other recycled road projects in the es-

tate, the total length of road will be 2,430 metres and the total area of pavement will be 17,800 square metres.

Downer Road Service group manager Karen Winsbury said there had never been a greater need to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill with soft plastic, tyres, glass and excavation waste being major issues globally.

“We needed to minimise the extraction of natural resources for use in this much needed infrastructure development - that’s why Downer has invested heavily over the past 10 years to create economic, social and environmental benefit for our customers and their communities by pulling products, not pushing waste.

The project at Stockland Minta is a great example of forward-thinking, large scale projects that use these materials,” Ms Winsbury said.

Four ‘burglars’ nabbed Four teens have been arrested by police over an alleged burglary and evasion of police.

The males stole power tools from a closed retail store on Princes Highway, Dandenong South just after 10pm on Thursday 20 May, police say.

They drove off in an allegedly stolen red Toyota, which was spotted by police patrolling in Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills.

Police say the Toyota was being driven on the rim of one of its rear wheels, due to a blown tyre.

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in Endeavour Hills, then 10 minutes later to a premises in nearby Belinda Court.

A male allegedly helped the group attempt to change vehicles.

Police arrested a 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds from Dandenong North and a 19-year-old Endeavour Hills man.

Several power tools believed to be stolen that night were seized from the Toyota, police say.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Works at the intersection of Glismann Road, Beaconsfield Avenue and the Princes Highway are now complete, with traffic lights in place.

“The signals are expected to be activated in June, following final electrical works by the electricity provider,” Cardinia Council’s general manager infrastructure and environment, Peter Benazic, said.

Since December 2020, works have taken place to upgrade street lighting in the area, widen the pavement on the highway, create a new left-turn slip lane into Beaconsfield Avenue and an extended right turn lane into Beaconsfield Avenue as well as dual right-turn lanes out of Beaconsfield Avenue.

Glismann Road has been extended to the intersection, Mr Benazic said, and pavement resurfacing, landscaping works and upgrades to underground drains have been undertaken.

The intersection now features signalised bicycle crossings.

“The intersection upgrade is one of several in Council’s Better Local Roads – Princes Highway Intersections Program funded by Council and the Australian Government’s Urban Congestion Fund,” Mr Benazic said.

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P-12 hits the right notes Students took centre stage at the opening of a new performing arts centre at Narre Warren South P-12 College.

On Tuesday 18 May, Narre Warren Soutn MP Gary Maas visited the school to officially open the Judith Graley Performing Arts Centre.

He represented the Minister for Education at the opening and was taken on a tour of the new facility by college principal Peter Thatcher and student leaders.

Students also treated guests to musical performances.

Ex-college principal Rob Duncan and the centre’s namesake, Judith Graley, were also in attendance.

The Victorian Government contributed $5.42 million towards the build, which was delivered by Hede Architects and Interface Constructions.

Narre Warren South P-12 College contributed $500,000.

The new performing arts centre will provide a space for students to develop their skills and showcase their many talents and includes an orchestra pit, lighting and sound room, and retractable seating.

The upgrade will support the school’s FUSION Performing Arts Program which assists students with their personal growth, self-discipline and creative thinking.

“The new performing arts centre at Narre Warren South P-12 College will provide so many opportunities for the students and wider community as a dedicated space for our up and coming musicians and artists,” Mr Maas said.

“I am sure that this centre will foster the talents of students for generations to come and will be the place where so many parents and families form lasting memories of their children’s performances.

“Education is no longer just about classrooms, pen and paper.

“Modern learning is about providing 21st century spaces that support students as they find their passions, follow their curiosity, and prepare for the future.”

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Donating the dough

By Danielle Kutchel Everyone loves a good doughnut, and this weekend you can enjoy one – or several! – knowing that they’re contributing to a good cause.

Walker’s Doughnuts Fountain Gate will be raising funds this weekend to support the family of a Narre Warren man who received a life-threatening electric shock earlier this month.

Bruce Stevens was injured in a worksite accident in Pakenham on Monday 3 May and taken to the Alfred Hospital.

Walker’s Doughnuts Fountain Gate owner David Lock said his son plays footy with Mr Stevens’ son, and when he learned of the accident he was determined to do something to help.

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“We try and do as much as we can for local communities – so we thought, why not do something to help raise money,” he said.

Over the weekend of Saturday 29-Sunday 30 May, $5 from every six-pack of doughnuts will be donated to the family to help them through this tough time.

Mr Lock said customers can choose any six doughnuts for $20, with the money raised donated after the weekend.

Speaking of Mr Stevens, Mr Lock said he wishes him and his family well.

“We hope he has a speedy recovery and is back out there as soon as he can be,” he said.

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Sounding joy at Christmas The original Voices of Casey, with their awardwinning founding artistic director Jonathon Welch AM, will perform for the first time in 18 months at a Christmas in July extravaganza.

The concert will be held on Saturday 24 July at the Narre Warren Bowls Club from 6pm.

“One of my favourite carols has the line ‘repeat the sounding joy’, and that’s exactly what we will be doing at Christmas in July,” Mr Welch said.

“It’s been such a joy for the choir returning to rehearsals this year after a long year on Zoom during 2020.

“But now we are back at warp speed, preparing for this, our first concert in 2021.

“We have had several new members join our wonderful original members, many of whom have been with the choir since we began singing together in 2013, and there is a real buzz and energy at rehearsals again.

“I have always loved working with this choir and the amazing work they’ve done with many of our projects supporting the Casey community. Now it’s time to celebrate again!” he said.

The choir has a new rehearsal home at the Narre Warren Bowls Club, a place that Mr Welch said “exudes a wonderful community spirit”.

“We’re so thrilled to have their support and to be collaborating with them on lots of exciting projects in the future as well,” he said.

The concert will feature singalongs to everyone’s favourite Christmas carols, a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings as well as plenty of festive cheer.

“Given the year we’ve just had, I think we all deserve to have some fun and celebrate Christmas twice this year,” Mr Welch said.

Tickets are $35 for concession and under 18, and $40 for full-price tickets.

The ticket price includes a two-course roast Christmas dinner. All funds raised will support the original Voices of Casey in their work.

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Arts excellence awarded

By Danielle Kutchel Provenance Artists has announced its annual Perpetual Art Shield Award and winners for 2021.

The annual awards were started by wellknown Berwick resident Elizabeth Rosanove several years ago as part of the Berwick Great Art Show.

Ms Rosanove loved top-quality watercolour paintings and the awards were created to celebrate watercolour artists and their achievements on the canvas.

The main award goes to the best watercolour in the show, which is always won by a leading Australian artist.

This year’s winner was Julie Wickham of Drouin for her painting of two horses, titled ‘Workmates’.

The second award, which was won by Kim Wood of Warragul, is given to the best watercolour painting by an emerging artist An emerging artist is classified as someone whose paintings are not over $400 and who has not won a major prize.

The award aims to give them recognition and encouragement to take their art to the next level.

The third award - won by Barbara Pain of Berwick - is also for an emerging artist.

Called the ‘Fine Art Award’, it is given to the best emerging artist in the whole show.

Barbara Pain was also awarded an Australia Day award by Holt MP Anthony Byrne for her outstanding services to visual arts in the City of Casey and to Provenance Artists Inc in particular.

Provenance Artists Inc is a not for profit society of local artists mainly based in the City of Casey.

The society runs weekly workshops in its new studio at 2 Merrowland Avenue, Cranbourne North.

Adult artists from beginners to emerging and leading artists are welcome to come to the workshops.

All workshops are limited to a maximum of six artists so that you get individual attention, and artists are guided with the aim of taking their art to the next level to shows, exhibitions and hopefully sales.

Kim Wood of Warragul with her award, the Emerging Artists - Best Watercolour award.

Barbara Pain of Berwick who won the Best Emerging Artist - Fine Art Award for her painting of NZ titled Magestic.

Pictures: SUPPLIED Besides organising Great Art Show each year - which has put the City of Casey on the Victorian art map - Provenance Artists also enter artworks in shows from Bendigo and Castlemaine to Sorrento, Chelsea, Mornington and Camberwell to name a few.

Calvin Bell, an internationally trained lead-

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Julie Wickham from Drouin, who won the the Elizabeth Rosanove award for Best Watercolour in the Great Art Show with her painting, Workmates.

WHAT’S ON Voices of Casey Choir Voices of Casey is a non-auditioned SATB choir.

Rehearsals are held each Monday from 7.009.30pm at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village, 57 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick. New members always welcome.

To express your interest in joining Voices of Casey or stay informed on the choir’s activities, find them on Facebook at ‘Voices of Casey Inc. for Song, Fun and Friendship’ or call 0412 741 195, email voicesofcasey@ gmail.com or address your letter to P.O. Box 511, Beaconsfield 3807.

Oakgrove Community Centre Diversity Day This Multicultural Event is for CALD Communities to come together and enjoy a fun filled day of free activates.

The objective of the event is to demonstrate the opportunity for the local community from different cultural groups to build their understand of each other’s communities and willingness to maintain sustainable relationship after the event.

Saturday 19 June, 11am-2pm. 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South.

For more information, call 9704 2781.

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Opera Australia ’Carmen’ A cast of some of Australia’s finest opera singers assemble with a chamber orchestra and the Melbourne Youth Chorale to perform the world’s most popular opera. Experience the thrilling Spanish colour and rhythms of Bizet’s vibrant score with Opera Australia’s singers, live chamber orchestra and a children’s chorus drawn from the local community. Friday 28 May, 7.30pm at Bunjil Place Theatre.

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The Piano Men Back due to popular demand - prepare to be taken on a musical journey through some of the greatest songs ever written by piano legends Billy Joel and Elton John. Celebrate the two greatest piano singer-songwriters of all time at Bunjil Place Theatre, Saturday 29 May at 7pm.

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a free yoga class for every level. Enhance your mental and physical wellbeing as you are taken through rhythmic sequenced postures, static postures and breathing exercises. Weekly on Saturdays, 8.30am-9.30am at Littlecroft Family Resource Centre.

Visit https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/events/ caseygirlscan-mums-daughters-yoga for more details and to book.

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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.

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able. 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.

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Chase the winter blues away and join us!

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

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GOOD LIFE AWAITS AT AVIVA COMMUNITY

WE love it when our homeowner’s say, ‘I wish we had made the move to Aviva Communities Officer sooner than we did’.

Not a retirement village - but a luxury lifestyle resort, and you are not just choosing a beautiful new home but also a lifestyle. Whether you are still working or retired, you can live the life you have dreamed of.

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You will love the gently undulating pastures, the central laneway, which services about 14 paddocks, it’s tree plantations and its plentiful water supply from dams, tanks and long frontage to Cannibal Creek. It is a truly picturesque property with views of Mt Cannibal and the Bunyip State Forest, where walking and riding trails abound.

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Howell sets the bar high

By Tyler Lewis Jack Howell is on a path to the ultimate success under the world’s brightest lights.

That path leads to the Paris Paralympics, 2024.

Howell – a student from Kambrya College in Berwick – is a para athlete booming in ablebodied triathlons, with the dream of reaching the Paralympics.

The 17-year-old was born with a congenital amputation of his left hand from the wrist.

In the last year, Covid has prevented athletes from competing frequently and improving the rank in which they are selected to compete in the Paralympic Games.

As being just (aged) 17, and with the year that was in 2020, Howell is yet to compete internationally and begin receiving his world ranking.

But with the Tokyo games sitting on a knife’s edge, Australian athletes have been racing against each other in preparation.

As Howell is recognised as an Elite Emerging Athlete by the Australian Institute of Sport and Triathlon Australia, he was invited to the National Para Triathlon preparation race at Stockton beach in Newcastle last week.

His performance was beyond promising, coming in second place, to Tokyo bound athlete David Bryant – who holds a fifth-placed world ranking.

After having a nice lead after the swimming leg, Howell was caught by Bryant on the bike.

And while he is proud of how he went he still feels there is room for improvement.

“I am very happy that I was competitive in this race against elite athletes that are older and have a lot more experience than me,” he said.

“I still have growth and development to

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“As a triathlete I always have a particular leg that needs more work and a leg that is looking good.

“This (particular leg) changes all the time;

at the moment I would like to improve my cycling skills.

“David Bryant was able to take the lead from me in the bike leg gaining almost two minutes, I would like to change that for next time,” Howell said.

As someone who has never given up on his

dream, Howell – quietly known as a smiling assassin – inspires many, he reflected on that and – in contrary – who inspires him.

“I often race in mainstream, able body races; I hope that this inspires others to have a go at sports and be the best they can be,” he said.

“To not feel that they are limited by disability or any other factors. I am interested in becoming a sports teacher and hope to one day inspire my students to enjoy sports, try a variety of sports, find what they like and have fun.

“I am inspired by other athletes enjoying their sport, making the most of their opportunities, having fun and not taking everything too seriously all the time.”

A humble young man, Howell has his eyes firmly set on his dreams, and will be keeping tabs on the way the Paralympics is structured and how he can then focus on what he does best when he is to reach Paris.

“I will be glued to the couch watching the Tokyo Paralympic games,” he said.

“I can’t wait to cheer on the Aussies in all sports, but I will be especially watching the triathlon, swimming, cycling and running.

“Para-triathlon at such a high level has a lot of technical requirements that I am still learning, so I will be watching the transitions and some of the strategies to see how it’s done at the highest level.

“To represent Australia at a Paralympics is my ultimate goal.

“It is the pinnacle of sporting competition for para-athletes and I hope one day I get this experience.

“To podium at a Paralympics would be an unbelievable experience, the stuff of dreams.”

Jack is also a Variety Heart Scholarship recipient, and has been supported by the Dylan Alcott Foundation, this foundation has assisted him in purchasing a new bike.

The bids go up as Natalia skates her way to stardom

By David Nagel It’s hard to imagine now that Natalia Walter was so shy at her first Artistic Roller-Skating national championships that she had to be lured to the floor with a $20 note.

But it is worth noting…she was only eight years old at the time!

The now 13-year-old from Endeavour Hills has since blossomed into a confident and experienced star, dominating both the Victorian and National scene in the demanding disciplines of Dance and Figure Skating.

Natalia, who trains four nights a week at the Caribbean Rollerama in Scoresby, was introduced to the sport by her mum Rachel, an artistic skater herself who remembers that first national experience as if it was only yesterday.

“It was at the nationals in South Australia in a big stadium, with all the fold back seats, and Natalia was so shy that she refused to go onto the floor,” Rachel said.

“Her coach Jennie (Bedwell) offered her $10, but Natalia said it’s worth more than that, I want $20.

“Jennie agreed, and since then she has grown into a confident young lady who takes everything in her stride.

“It’s now a strength of hers that she handles herself so well where others get themselves worked up to the point of being sick.

“We’ve always told her to just go out and have fun, and we’re very proud of what she has achieved.”

What Natalia has achieved is quite remarkable really as she remains undefeated in all Victorian championships and has won four Australian championships in the figure discipline.

Across all competitions she has a total of 34 gold medals, 14 silver and six bronze across all forms of figures, dance and freestyle, as well as a number of trophies including Overall Victorian Champion.

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“I don’t get nervous that much, but I do have silly thoughts like ‘don’t muck up’ and ‘don’t fall’ just before we start.”

Natalia recently won the Victorian championships again, which qualified her for the 2021 Nationals, which this year take place at the Gloria Pyke Netball Stadium in Dandenong in late September.

It provides something of a home-floor advantage for Natalia, who has travelled to Queensland, South Australia and Western

Australia for previous championships.

Her goal now is to do well at nationals and qualify for the Oceania Championships.

Her happy and relaxed demeanour quickly gets overtaken by a steely determination to achieve her goals.

“I want to go to the Oceania’s and represent Australia so bad,” Natalia said.

“I think you have to be 14 to be able to compete, but first I need to qualify and I can only do that by doing well at nationals.” Natalia is a grounded young lady who appreciates the support she has behind the scenes.

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And finally, Natalia wanted to thank her friend Sienna, who she has known since the age of four and has danced with since the age of six.

It won’t take the lure of a $20 note to see more of Natalia Walter…she is now a confident and experienced star on the rise!

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Battle for Berwick

By David Nagel Berwick has wasted a golden opportunity to cement its place in the top-flight of the Eastern Football League Premier Division after a 19-point – 13.11.89 to 10.10.70 – loss to Doncaster at Schramms Reserve on Saturday Victory was extra sweet for the bottomplaced Sharks, with dual Berwick premiership coach Stewart Kemperman orchestrating the triumph from the coach’s box.

Berwick had the better of the early exchanges but blew its chances up forward, kicking 2.4 to 2.1 in the opening quarter to lead by three points. The Sharks kicked four goals to two in the second term, and held a 14-point buffer heading into the final quarter after both teams slotted three goals each in the third.

Doncaster kicked the opening two goals of the last quarter before the Wickers kicked three-unanswered goals to close the margin back to six points.

But the Sharks steadied, kicking the last two goals of the match to secure their first win for the season.

Berwick coach Clint Evans said his team had its chances but was beaten by a better opponent on the day.

“We had plenty of it in the first quarter but couldn’t capitalise, but full credit to them because they hung on and hung on until the momentum swung their way,” Evans said.

“We had a real crack in the last quarter, but they deserved to win, the best team won on the day.”

Travis Tuck was Berwick’s best player, with

Hamish Williams and his Doveton Eagles couldn’t shake off the challenge of South Picture: ROB CAREW Mornington. 238291 Bryce Rutherford and Harry Money booting three each up forward, and experienced trio Tom Brennan, Madi Andrews and Michael Riseley putting in consistent four-quarter performances.

The Wickers – sixth - have four games to round out the first half of the season against Vermont (3rd at home), Blackburn (5th away), Doncaster East (8th at home) and South Croydon (1st away).

Beaconsfield has continued its undefeated run in AFL Outer East Premier Division with a commanding 15.15 (105) to 3.4 (22) victory over Olinda Ferny Creek.

Gut-running midfielder Nick Battle once

again had the ball on a string, dominating possession and giving the Eagles forwards some great service.

Jake Bowd was the major beneficiary, booting five goals, while Nick McPherson, Tylah Stokoe and Matt Johnson all chimed in with two apiece.

Narre Warren remains in third position on the ladder after the Magpies scored a comprehensive 13.18 (96) to 5.7 (37) win over Woori Yallock.

The Magpies started fast, booting 6.5 to 1.0 in the first term to put the contest to bed early.

Trent Cody continued his stunning start to the season with three goals from the midfield, while Kurt Mutimer, Jake Richardson and Jack Flannery contributed two each.

Doveton fought hard but went down to Pakenham – 12.16 (88) to 11.14 (80).

In Outer East division one, Berwick Springs were crushed by Mt Evelyn, 35.20 (230) to 8.7 (55), while our Southern Football league division three teams suffered the same taste of defeat.

Doveton Eagles lost to South Mornington, 13.13 (91) to 10.11 (71), Narre South Saints went down to Clayton, 17.15 (117) to 15.7 (97) and Endeavour Hills lost a thriller to Black Rock, 9.12 (66) to 9.9 (63).

Hallam had a better result in division four, scoring a 15.16 (106) to 8.3 (51) victory over Moorabbin.

Jack Sharlassian, Rory McIvor, Nathan Jerram, Craig Chapman and Alex Kerr all kicked two goals for the Hawks in a very even team performance.

Pride of the Panthers as things turn around

By Tyler Lewis The Dandenong Cricket Club girls are reigning supreme in Victorian Cricket.

After pulling off one of the more stunning grand final victories, the Panthers have added more names to its already impressive list of Victorian contracted players.

The Panthers now have six players contracted with Victoria.

Panthers women’s coach Andy Christie is happy with how things are travelling and proud of what his group has achieved.

“I think the picture looks pretty good at the moment,” he said.

“The club is going from strength to strength in terms of how it runs, operates and invests in the girls.

“It gives them the best opportunity to get to the next level and Tiana (Atkinson) is a great example of that.

“She has put in a mountain of work in the last 18 months and thoroughly deserves the opportunity she has been given, it is fantastic,” Christie said.

It has been a memorable turn around for Dandenong, turning a bottom side into one with a Una Paisley Medallist, a premiership outfit and now a destination club for potential state cricketers of the future.

“12 months ago, we finished bottom of the table and questions were asked on ‘how are we going to progress and show that we are improving’,” he said.

“We are really fortunate that the group of players, the committee and everyone down at the club are supportive of the way the coaching group want to go about things.

“It goes to show if you are patient and trust in the process, results will follow. We were lucky this year, things went our way, to get the win in that grand final, it was an amazing day,” Christie said.

Look at the high elbow on Tiana Atkinson, it is no wonder Cricket Victoria wanted her on the Picture: CHRIS THOMAS books. 237741 As the Panthers are known for its successful academy programs, the flurry of Dandenong cricketers inside the walls of Cricket Victoria shows a lot of girls in the area that it is possible to make it to the state level.

“It just shows that it is accessible,” Christie said.

“Getting to that next level, putting in the work to play in the Big Bash, the players coming through now are so aspirational to get to that.

“I think the girls coming through now see the girls we have in the state program, it shows it is possible.”

Dandenong’s dashing opener Tiana Atkinson is the newest Panther to the Victorian list, after a successful year at the top of the order, Christie doesn’t think the next level will frighten her in her approach to taking the bowlers on.

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Speak out!

By Tyler Lewis “Stand up. Speak out.”

The message is simple, because it is so much more than footy and always will be.

The Doveton Football Netball Club continues its support for White Ribbon – a cause working to marginalise domestic violence – and the two joined hands once again on Saturday.

The Doves held its annual game against Pakenham in its fight to raise awareness for a well-needed cause.

Doveton president John Stapleton spoke to the Gazette about the importance of the awareness raising function on Saturday.

“One of the things we have always done is incorporate the White Ribbon logo into our playing jumper,” he said.

“We get special permission to put it on and in actual fact we are the first football club in Australia to support White Ribbon.

“Today is really special, it is a fabric of the club.

“One of the things we have is Pakenham – who we always play on this day – come in, as well as all of our players.

“Gabrielle Williams is our number one ticket holder; she always supports this particular event.

“Today is a really special day and we struck a White Ribbon Cup, we will be presenting that after the game.”

As she always is, State MP Gabrielle Williams was a guest speaker at the event.

Her speech, short, but powerful, revealed some alarming statistics of domestic violence.

“In a room that is so male dominated, to have these discussions so openly and with great passion is one of our best tools that in 10,20 or 30 years somebody might not be here telling horrific stats,” Williams said.

“A woman a week dies at the hands of a partner, family violence being the leading cause of disability and death for women aged between 15-44.

“It is particularly important this year on the back of Covid, we are all focused on the health and economic impacts.

“During Covid one in 10 women experienced family violence and a third of those had experienced it for the first time. We know the numbers are tracking up, we know this is a product of a combination of factors.

‘But at its core, a culture that is endorsing this violence, we need our whole community to be committed to ending this.

“I think we can all agree it is not something we want to carry forward. It is getting old. It has to stop.”

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“We have seen through the way she has approached her cricket in recent times, with a sense of freedom,” he said.

“Backing in her own way of scoring, putting her up the top of the order was something that allowed her to do that and play her game.

“I think if she gets an opportunity, she won’t see any barriers in terms of playing at a next level, she will approach it the same way.

“She will play her own game; it’ll be exciting, and I look forward to seeing it.”

The Panthers will return to training in about a month’s time, ready to experience being the hunted, rather than the hunter.

Dandenong players with Victorian contracts: Sophie Molineux, Ellyse Perry, Tiana Atkinson (new), Nicole Faltum, Lucy Cripps and Kim Garth.

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Title up for grabs Friday night was round six of Indoor Social Wheelchair Softball at Casey Stadium.

First-placed Cranny Cats (5-0) were up against the fourth-placed Narre Warren Rolling Thunder (0-5).

Narre Warren batted first and got off to a shaky start with only one of their first four batters reaching first base with two struck out by the Cat’s pitcher Bec. Only Caitlyn scored maximum runs with Narre Warren scoring nine at their first attempt.

The Cat’s offence then consistently hit into gaps and with no outs, plus homeruns to Rob and Hayden, they scored 26 runs.

Only three of Narre Warren’s batters made it to first base in the second innings and with Darren striking out, batting last, the Rolling Thunder could managed just a further eight runs. The Cranny Cats then continued where they ended the first innings, hitting into gaps.

Only their lead-off Bec failed to reach base, thanks to a great play by Caitlyn at first. With Hayden hitting another homerun Cranny

scored 21 runs to lead 47-17 after two innings.

Narre had four batters make it to first base in the third innings but they failed to capitalise. Only Luke scored maximum runs as his team added 11.

Cranny again started well with Bec making it to first and Frank hitting his first home-run.

Narre’s pitcher Doug was able to bounce back and limited the next four batters to just five runs, striking out Hayden to end the game. The Cats took the win 61-28.

Game two saw the second-placed Raptors (3-2) take on the third-placed Cobras (2-3).

The Cobras batted first but the Raptors pitcher Chris got them off to a perfect start, throwing out the lead off Edwina at first base.

The next two batters were also thrown out at first by two great plays by Liam at right field.

The last three batters were able to score seven runs.

The Raptors offence started strong and with only Liam striking out, and a homerun to Chris, they added 21 runs to lead 21-7.

The Cobras second innings saw their first three batters score the maximum four runs against the Raptors young gun Xavier. A great double play from Jo restricted the Cobras to just two more runs, giving them 14 runs for the innings. The Raptors, helped by four walks and no outs, added 23 more runs to lead 44-21.

The Cobras started the third innings well with Edwina and Maddison scoring maximum runs. Some good pitching from Roy, backed up by great defensive plays, particularly by Xavier at third, saw the next four batters add just two runs, for a total of 10. With the game won, the Raptors struggled with the bat with Georgia striking out and Jo hitting into a double play, the Raptors added 11 runs to win 55-31.

This Friday is finals night with the action starting at 6:45pm at Casey Stadium.

6:45pm – First semi-final - Cranny Cats v Narre Warren Rolling Thunder 7:45pm – Second semi-final - Raptors v Cobras 8:45pm – Grand Final

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By David Nagel Casey Demons have continued their great start to the Victorian Netball League (VNL) Championship season with a strong win over the Ariels last Wednesday night.

The Demons 73-65 victory takes them to a four-one record and provides a strong grip on third place on the ladder.

The Demons started brightly with goalers Emma Ryde and Sacha McDonald in top form, with great supply coming from Emma Thompson, Tayla Honey and Sharni Lambden through the midcourt.

And Georgia Vines and Karli Foster defended brilliantly, allowing the Ariels’ goalers no time and space to showcase their talents.

The Demons are currently working through a heavy schedule. They played the secondplaced City West Falcons at MSAC on Wednesday night (May 26), and host the ninth-placed Southern Saints at Casey Stadium this Sunday, 30 May. The Demons are playing some great netball at the moment and would love to see a big crowd support the team at 5.20pm this Sunday.

Still on the courts, the Casey Cavaliers Championship men’s team scored a big win on Saturday night, defeating Blackburn 94-84 at Casey Stadium.

Anthony Williams Jr led the scoring for the Cavs with 29 points, with Matt Donlan (14 points), Keith Robinson (13), Brendon Head (11) and Michael McInnes (10) all chiming in with important plays at clutch moments.

The fifth-placed Cavs face a tough contest this Saturday night when they host thirdplaced McKinnon at 8pm.

The Cavaliers Championship women’s berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

The Casey Cavaliers scored a strong victory over Blackburn on Saturday night. 236613 Picture: SUPPLIED team weren’t so fortunate on the weekend, going down 74-57 to Sunbury.

Shereesha Richards tried to her best for the Cavs, producing a 14-point, 11-rebound, double-double, while Rachel Bell (15 points) and

Sarah Parsons (10 points) gave Richards some great support.

The women’s team – who sit third – also face a tough assignment against McKinnon this Saturday night – with the visitors sitting fourth.

Saturday Osborne Shield Narre Warren 1.4.46 v Berwick 2.5.50, Cranbourne 1.3.26 v Beaconsfield 2.4.31, Officer/Sandhurst 3.6.41 v Harkaway 0.1.25, Upper Beaconsfield 0.0.7 v Pakenham 3.6.36.

Rubbers 1 Berwick White 2.4.34 v Berwick Blue 1.2.23, Beaconsfield 2.5.47 v Bunyip 1.4.48, Fountain Gate 3.6.36 v Cranbourne 0.0.16, Narre Warren 1.3.32 v Berwick Black 2.5.43.

Rubbers 2 Cranbourne 3.6.36 v Narre Warren 0.0.17, Harkaway White 3.6.36 v Beaconsfield 0.0.12, Harkaway Red 3.6.36 v Officer 0.0.6, Fountain Gate – Bye. Rubbers 3 Beaconsfield Gold 0.0.13 v Berwick 3.6.36, Pakenham 3.6.36 v PRTC 0.0.6, Officer White 1.2.22 v Cranbourne 2.4.29, Beaconsfield Blue 2.4.40 v Officer Blue 1.3.31.

Section 1 Cranbourne White 4.35 v Narre Warren North 4.41, Berwick Blue 2.20 v Cranbourne Blue 6.40, Pakenham 5.36 v Sandhurst 3.33, Berwick White – Bye. Section 2 Berwick 6.45 v Fountain Gate 2.22, Narre Warren Green 0.13 v Narre Warren North 8.48, Beaconhills (Pak) 6.44 v Narre Warren Gold 2.25, Harkaway – Bye. Section 3 Clyde 4.29 v Pakenham 4.39, Narre Warren Green 2.35 v Cranbourne 6.48, Narre Warren North 4.39 v Officer 4.36, Narre Warren Gold – Bye. Section 4 Beaconsfield 1.17 v Berwick 7.45, Sandhurst 3.34 v Clyde 5.36, Upper Beaconsfield 2.32 v Narre Warren South 6.43, Cranbourne – Bye. Section 5 Berwick Blue 4.26 v Beaconhills (Pak) 4.30, Cranbourne 4.39 v Narre Warren North 4.37, Gloucester 5.36 v PRTC 3.32, Berwick White – Bye. Section 6 Berwick Blue 5.34 v Berwick White 3.32, Pakenham 1.15 v Cranbourne 7.43, Narre Warren North 1.14 v Narre Warren 7.44, Harkaway – Bye. Section 7 Clyde 6.42 v Upper Beaconsfield 2.27, Officer 0.21 v Pakenham 8.49, Narre Warren North 7.44 v Sandhurst 1.19, Beaconsfield – Bye. Sunday Section 8 Berwick White 7.48 v Berwick Blue 1.23, Tooradin 6.39 v Beaconsfield 2.29, Clyde 1.18 v Narre Warren 7.44, PRTC 3.25 v Cranbourne 5.34.

Section 9 Berwick Blue 3.32 v Berwick White 5.40, Fountain Gate 4.41 v Harkaway 4.35, Gloucester 2.22 v Cranbourne 6.39, Narre Warren South – Bye. Section 10 Berwick 5.37 v Beaconhills (Pak) 3.23, Cranbourne 8.48 v Officer 0.14, Fountain Gate 1.25 v Narre Warren 7.46, PRTC – Bye. Section 11 Cranbourne Blue 7.42 v Cranbourne White 1.20, Officer White 7.44 v Sandhurst Blue 1.18, Officer Blue – Bye. Sandhurst White v Bunyip (Missing result).

Section 12 Berwick Blue 5.32 v Berwick White 1.22, Narre Warren Green 1.17 v Beaconsfield 5.33, Officer 0.21 v Narre Warren South 6.36. Sandhurst v Narre warren Gold (Missing result).

Section 13 Clyde 1.23 v Berwick 5.35, Fountain Gate 3.25 v Officer 3.25, Gloucester 5.34 v Narre Warren 1.19, PRTC 5.32 v Narre Warren South 1.20.

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