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Casey businesses celebrated their night of nights at the 2021 Casey Business Awards gala dinner on Monday. After a turbulent year, the awards were back to showcase some of the city’s most resilient, creative and innovative businesses. Berwick-based manufacturer Australian Precision Technologies took out the main award being named the City of Casey Business of the Year for 2021.
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Australian Precision Technologies founder Richard Weinzierl and his team were all smiles at the Casey Business Awards.
TRANSFORMATION A WINNER By Danielle Kutchel Australian Precision Technologies (APT) has taken a giant step into the future, moving into a new industry and upskilling its staff to stay ahead of the curve. Over the past two years, the Berwickbased precision manufacturer has progressed with some major initiatives to better position its business. The pivot has paid off for the organisation, and not just in business terms; APT was named City of Casey Business of the Year at the 2021 Casey Business Awards, which were held at Bunjil Place on Monday 12 July. APT’s transformation began with the creation of an advanced manufacturing initiative, which reset its customer focus. Initially, a large portion of APT’s work was for the motor vehicle industry or in general engineering – but with this work heading offshore, APT’s management knew they had to come up with new target customers. Speaking at the awards gala, APT founder and managing director Richard Weinzierl said the business had made a massive shift, from 90 per cent automotive around 10 years ago to now 80 per cent defence and aerospace. The defence industry is a challenging contract to win by anyone’s standards. But APT didn’t shy away from the challenge. The business achieved an AS9100 accreditation and underwent a number of security checks to gain the defence work, placing them in the next tier of manufacturers. The transformation didn’t happen overnight, and all processes had to be overhauled. All staff had to progress to a higher skill level, working to strict process controls. Managers learned new quality controls and new quality-focused staff members were hired to oversee the defence work. For its efforts, APT also took out the Innovation category in the 2021 Casey Business Awards. The shift to defence work helped when Covid-19 smashed into the manufacturing industry. 2W STAR NEWS
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Inside Australian Precision Technologies. APT was also part of the direct response to Covid-19, creating components for respirators that kept people alive during the pandemic. APT is an integral part of the Casey business landscape; around 90 per cent of staff are local, so they are directly driving the local economy. Speaking on the night, Mr Weinzierl said he was “humbled” to be named a winner. “I feel really privileged to be up here and to be proud of such a great team,” he said, paying tribute to APT’s staff members. Now one of the top suppliers to the defence and aerospace industry, Mr Weinzierl said APT was “still growing and kicking goals”. “In Berwick, we make parts to defend the nation. Who would’ve thought that!” he laughed. “I’m really proud to be an Australian company in Berwick, making parts for the world.” The Business Awards’ judges said APT had demonstrated “exceptional performance as a business” and had made a “deep investment in excellence”.
Richard Weinzierl outside the headquarters of his Berwick business. “This expertise will continue to benefit our region as they grow and contribute to knowledge in their field,” the judges commented.
As Casey Business of the Year, APT received a $2000 cash prize as well as $1000 for being the Innovation category winner.
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BLAIRLOGIE LEADS THE WAY By Danielle Kutchel
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A local disability service provider is among four category winners in this year’s Casey Business Awards. Blairlogie Living and Learning Inc was named as the winner of the Business Leadership category at a gala event at Bunjil Place on Monday 12 July. Based in Cranbourne South, Blairlogie has been supporting people with a disability since 1987, providing a range of supports including housing, supported holidays, holiday programs, group activities, one-to-one supports and inhome support. Chief executive officer Carolyn Carr said housing is a particular gap for people with disabilities, which Blairlogie is striving to fill. The organisation has partnered with developer Wolfdene on Project 28, which has the ambitious aim of providing 28 homes for 28 people with disability by 2028. Four of these homes have been opened so far at a development in Cranbourne East, Ms Carr said. “They’ve changed the lives of the four young men who are living there. “It’s enabled them to stay close to family and friends and the community they know.” As with all businesses, Covid has had an impact on Blairlogie. Early in the pandemic in 2020 the organisation made the decision to remain open with modified services to meet government restrictions. “We also first and foremost recognised that by just shutting our doors
Blairlogie chief executive officer Carolyn Carr (second from left) with her team. and not being able to deliver those vital and critical services to our clients and families that we were potentially putting people at risk,” she said. “We managed to remain open all of last year, delivering vital services to people. Obviously it was different to what they looked like in 2019, but we allowed people to receive supports that were just critical for their mental health and wellbeing and that of their families, allowing them to continue to work or have a well-needed break from their 24/7 caring role.” During the most recent circuitbreaker lockdown, Blairlogie continued to provide limited but essential services. There have been other big challenges too including dealing with the “excep-
tional growth” that Ms Carr said Blairlogie has experienced. “We support close to 300 people, we have a workforce of 180 employees. We’ve gone from a business that has a revenue of $1.8 million a year in 2012 to $13 million in 2021. It’s been considerable,” she said. Government red tape also causes frustrations, Ms Carr said, along with the administrative burden involved in implementing the NDIS. “But I think the work we’re doing and the goals we’ve achieved and the difference and impact we make not only on the lives of people with disabilities but on our community, far outweigh any of the challenges that are thrown our way,” she said.
“I think we’re lucky to have an organisation that doesn’t shy away from challenge, we accept it as part of doing business. I think if you want to make an impact you’ve got to embrace challenge. “What keeps Blairlogie going and doing what we do everyday is the joy we see on people’s faces when something that they thought couldn’t be achieved, or they didn’t dare dream that they could have, happens for them. “People with disabilities have the right to be living a full life like anyone else,” she said. Speaking at the gala dinner, Ms Carr described Blairlogie as “a brave and courageous organisation – an organisation that is not afraid to step into uncharted waters and do things that are different that they know will make a difference to the lives of people with a disability and their families”. She paid tribute to Blairlogie’s team as well as the broader community it serves; close to 300 clients, 180 employees and around 600-800 parents and families, all of whom rely on Blairlogie “to make a difference in their lives”. She said Blairlogie would now continue its progress on Project 28, with 24 homes still to be delivered in seven years. “We’ll keep on keeping on,” she said. The awards judges commented that Blairlogie had “demonstrated impressive and inspiring leadership on a number of levels” and congratulated the business for its “positive impact on so many people”. As a category winner, Blairlogie will receive a $1000 cash prize.
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CASEY BUSINESS POWERS ON By Danielle Kutchel The Covid pandemic has given rise to a number of buzz words – chief among them, resilience. This is especially relevant to businesses as they’ve forged a path through some of the most unexpected trading scenarios in living memory. For Greg Plant, founder and director of Powerplant Project Services in Hallam, resilience has become the name of the game. It’s a quality that’s been incorporated into the company’s daily practices since the pandemic hit. And it’s the name of the category they’ve been named as winner of in the 2021 Casey Business Awards. The company is a previous winner in the business awards, having picked up two gongs in 2017. But in the wake of Covid, they upped their game. Mr Plant said Powerplant regularly measures its performance against industry standards and was therefore able to see that it was performing well against these. When Covid hit, the company looked to its values – people, performance and pride – to see it through. “We adopted a survive to thrive process,” Mr Plant said. “Where there was pain, we shared it and that helped us all keep going.” Pulling together as a team, staff regularly checked in with each other even over Microsoft Teams. The social side of things was stepped up with daily quizzes and end-of-week
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Greg Plant (second from right) with his winning team. drinks as well as a Friday ‘good news’ session. A resilience expert was brought in to help pass on a number of strategies that staff could use in their personal and professional lives. At the beginning of the series of workshops, the expert took a diagnostic of the team to see how they measured on the resilience scale. By the end of the series, their resilience had markedly improved. Mr Plant also encouraged his employees to reach out to others if they were having a “down day”. He led by example, checking in with staff over the phone in a practice that has continued into 2021. Management at Powerplant is mindful of the ‘Covid hangover’ that many are still experiencing, so the focus on resilience, commu-
nity and connection within the workplace is now an ongoing one. And it seems it has all paid off: since the lifting of restrictions last year, the business has thrived. Mr Plant said the awards had helped change the business for the better, as it has provided an opportunity for he and other members of the team to think about their skills gaps and how to improve both personally and as a collective. “They got me on the front foot of what I should do to make this business the best it could be,” he explained. “The awards helped change us for the better.” He said the team quickly realised they could leverage their capabilities to build a better industry, thanks to the insights provided by the awards process.
Mr Plant now encourages other local businesses to enter the Casey Business Awards to see how they too can improve. “We’ve got a lot to thank the awards program for, for helping us to improve the way we roll and the things that we do.” He congratulated management at Powerplant on forming a strategy and achieving its goals, and the team for finding “ways to perform under pretty challenging circumstances”. “We’ve got a lot to be proud of… we did survive the pandemic and we are thriving now even to the point where we’re recruiting now with opportunities in this area for more jobs,” he said. Speaking at the awards dinner at Bunjil Place on Monday 12 July, Mr Plant said the pandemic had helped the business realise and focus on what mattered most: its people. “Investing in our people, performing to meet the needs of our clients and to feel really good about it is what makes us tick, and today personally and on behalf of the team we feel really proud to be recognised by the council and in this region to have done it right,” he said. The judges described Powerplant as having “a very strong leadership style that keeps the business focused, dynamic, in tune with where trends are heading and therefore able to adapt”. “Some enterprises stand out when it comes to weathering the challenges thrown at them … Powerplant Project Services Pty Ltd did more than soldier on,” they commented. As a category winner, Powerplant received a $1000 cash prize.
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DENTAL’S DRIVE FOR PEOPLE By Danielle Kutchel
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A vision for a new kind of dentist drives Berwick Dental Studio to be a leader in its field. Founded by Dr Tony Liu and Dr Chu Tan, Berwick Dental Studio opened in responses to what its founders saw as an unfulfilled demand in the Berwick area for their brand of dentistry – “a dentistry which is as human as it is comprehensive”, as Dr Liu explained. They’re also committed to hiring locals – something that has seen them recognised as winners of the Employment category. In a speech on the night, Dr Liu said the recognition was “amazing, and also very unexpected”. He praised the other finalists in the category, adding he hadn’t expected Berwick Dental Studio to come out on top against other, more established businesses. The awards judges commented that Berwick Dental Studio had “created an outstanding bespoke model to build the capability of their team”. “As well as investing in building the capability of their team they also invested in the future of their business because the people are always the real strength of any highly profitable, highly functional business,” the judges said. Dr Liu explained that people really are the backbone of Berwick Dental Studio. “The vision of our business is to become a centre for upskilling and growth of both people who are experienced and those who are new to the dental industry,” Dr Liu explained. “We are dedicated
Dr Tony Liu and Dr Chu Tan (right) with the Berwick Dental Studio team. to employing locally, and it feels amazing to be recognised for it. “We believe that having a passionate and well trained team is crucial in delivering outstanding service.” To start with, Dr Liu said the clinic hires only growth-minded professionals who are then quickly upskilled through a structured on-boarding program. Staff regularly take part in team training to ensure their skills are constantly updated and old ones honed. “There’s no such thing as perfection and we are always learning to improve what we offer,” he said. The Covid-19 lockdowns restricted the practice’s work to solely dental emergencies, which account for around
three per cent of patients as the clinic focuses on preventative care and smile transformations. But Dr Liu said the lockdown provided an excellent opportunity to develop more training materials and provide staff with further training. “Over the past year, not only did we keep our entire team employed, we actually grew and doubled our team size.” As the director of Berwick Dental Studio, Dr Liu said he loves to see his team grow and achieve things they hadn’t even imagined previously. He said Casey was a great place to do business, with its mix of established families and ongoing growth. He recommended other Casey businesses invest in building the capacity
and resilience in their team – two things that are “critical to the success of any business”. Dr Tan said the Employment award was a recognition of the hard work the Berwick Dental Studio team had put in recently. Going forward, Berwick Dental Studio is looking to expand to a larger location for its growing body of staff. Dr Tan said the business wanted to replicate its focus on people at the next location, providing more employment and growing a team where everybody loves coming in to work. “We’ve done it once, we can do it again, and bigger,” she said. The category winner receives a $1000 cash prize.
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BUSINESS’ NIGHT OF NIGHTS It was time for local business to shine at the 2021 Casey Business Awards gala dinner. Held at Bunjil Place on Monday 12 July, the event celebrated the creativity, resilience and spark of Casey businesses and paid tribute to the people and processes that had gotten them through the Covid-19 pandemic. The cocktail-style event set the scene for a reinvigorated awards program after a year’s hiatus thanks to the pandemic. Entertainment was provided by the Charlotte Jane Trio, and Cole Rintoul kept the crowd hyped as MC for the night. Business owners and staff had the opportunity to mingle and network with others in-person, in a change from the Zoom-based operations of the past 18 months. But it was also a chance to reflect on the progress made despite the challenges of 2020, and an opportunity for businesses to pause, take stock, refresh and thank their staff for the hard yards put in over such a turbulent time. Berwick-based Australian Precision Technologies (APT) took out the major award of the night when it was crowned City of Casey Business of the Year. Specialising in high precision manufacturing, APT has become one of the top five per cent industry leaders in Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector and has proudly remained a Caseybased business since establishing in 1992. The judging panel highlighted APT’s exceptional performance as a business across many aspects, including contributing locally, sustainability and being an accessible organisation, and noted their “contribution in their field extends state-wide, nationally and with strong capabilities to extend internationally.” As Casey Business of the Year, APT received a $2000 cash prize. The local company also took home the Innovation Category Award. Category winners each received a $1000 cash prize. Other winners on the night were: Resilience Category – Powerplant Project Services Business Leadership Category – Blairlogie Living & Learning Inc
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The night provided a nice chance to catch up. Category – Berwick Den· Employment tal Studio City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff congratulated all the local businesses who had taken part in the awards, and in particular this year’s winners. Ms Duff also thanked this year’s judges, Judy Pridmore, Rovel Shackleford, Kathy Racunica and Andrea O’Bryan for their generous time and expertise offered in assessing every application and the constructive feedback provided to each entrant. “There has been so much uncertainty for businesses in recent times and I commend all the participants who took the time to reflect on their businesses achievements and enter this year’s awards,” Ms Duff said. “We had 81 businesses enter this year’s awards and I hope that every one of them has found this to be a valuable and rewarding experience - to go through the process of self-evaluation and receive constructive feedback about their business from our judges. “Our local businesses are such a vital
Charlotte Jane Trio entertained everyone beautifully all night. part of the Casey community and when they enjoy success and growth, the entire Casey community also benefits from more local jobs, increased services and a stronger, future-proofed local economy.”
This year’s Casey Business Awards were supported by major sponsors, Zeemo and Bendigo Bank, category sponsors Mirvac, St John of God, MatchWorks, and media partner Star News Group.
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Holt MP Anthony Byrne and the Victorian branch president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia want pharmacists to be part of the Covid vaccine rollout. 243107 them a Covid vaccine, but he was unable to provide one “because I don’t have vaccines in the fridge”. He said pharmacies across Australia had been invited to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to the Federal Department of Health in April to participate in the vaccination program, but only about 200 nationally had been approached by the Commonwealth. “We literally need all immuniser hands on deck,” he said. “Vaccine frustration is a major issue; ready,
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cies in Victoria would be “on-boarded” in the coming weeks to give out the AstraZeneca vaccine. Eight are expected to commence vaccination on Monday 19 July. “As part of the ramp up of the Covid-19 vaccine in the second half of the year, there are currently planning activities underway for a proposed approach to engage community pharmacies to deliver one or more mRNA vaccines from September 2021 as supply allows,” the spokesperson added.
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Holt MP Anthony Byrne has joined forces with the president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Victorian branch to call for pharmacies to be able to administer the Covid-19 vaccine. Visiting Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy on Clyde on Tuesday 6 July, Mr Byrne called on the Federal Government to allow local pharmacies to provide the vaccine in the same way they currently provide the flu shot. Mr Byrne suggested allowing pharmacies to dispense the vaccine could help bring an end to lockdowns. “‘We know that the more Australians who are vaccinated, the more chance we have to avoid lockdowns and be able to travel freely,” Mr Byrne said. “The current pace of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout is unacceptably slow. It’s been a vaccine stroll-out, not a vaccine rollout.” According to Mr Byrne, 816 Victorian community pharmacies applied to the Federal Government to be able to give the vaccinations – but only eight, mainly in regional Victoria, had been approved. He said as more vaccines came online, it would be vital for pharmacies to be able to work alongside GPs and vaccination hubs to get the shots into people’s arms. “Local pharmacies should also be able to provide the Covid-19 vaccines now. “We need our pharmacies armed with proper vaccine stock working across the country so we can increase Australia’s vaccination rates, and our local vaccination rates and end the risk of future lockdowns in Victoria.” Pharmacist at Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy on Clyde and president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Victorian branch, Anthony Tassone, said pharmacists across the country – not just in regional and rural areas – should be part of the rollout. He said customers had asked him to give
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Firefighters from across Cardinia came together last Wednesday to complete a multi-brigade training exercise in Upper Beaconsfield. Pictures: SUPPLIED
The exercise saw firefighters work together and put their skills to the test to save the ‘people’ (dummies) from the fake flames.
Brigades band together By Gabriella Payne Firefighters often find themselves in highstress situations, working hard to save properties and lives in dangerous situations - and to prepare for this, it’s always good to practice. The Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade decided to do just that last Wednesday 7 July on a mass scale, bringing together the Cockatoo Rural Fire Brigade, the Pakenham Brigade, Pakenham Upper CFA, Officer Fire Brigade, Toomuc Fire Brigade and the Beaconsfield Brigade in an expansive training exercise that aimed to hone their skills in an emergency situation. Ian Pinney, the captain of the Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade who organised the whole event, said that it had been a very successful evening and a great way to bring a range of fire brigades in the Cardinia area together to work with one another. “I thought it was a good exercise and a great opportunity to work in a collaborative approach with the other brigades,” Mr Pinney said. “I prepared the whole night as a live incident, so not many people knew what was going on apart from a close few.” Mr Pinney said that firefighters on the night were sent a message about the ‘fire’, which they then had to react to, organising and delegating tasks between one another to perform at their
best and successfully save the ‘people’ (dummies) inside the smoke-filled Igloo building in the Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve. The thick smoke in the Igloo building simulated a structure fire environment that allowed the firefighters to perform search and rescue functions with specialist breathing apparatus to help locate the missing casualties (dummies), that were then triaged by members with first aid training outside. Mr Pinney said that over 65 firefighters from seven different brigades were present on the night, and the Cardinia firefighters were also joined by four members of the Edithvale Fire Brigade, who brought along and showcased their newly refurbished Mobile Communications Vehicle (MCV) - one of only two if its kind in Victoria. The bi-annual training event went down without a hitch, and Mr Pinney said that it had been a fantastic learning opportunity for everyone involved, with even some new recruits getting involved. “The message is that it’s important that we do these things because it provides us with invaluable training opportunities,” Mr Pinney said. “They prepare us for large scale events when they do occur and they allow us to do it without the level of intensity that you would find in a real environment.”
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No phone joy here By Danielle Kutchel Callers and internet users around Clyde, Clyde North and Cranbourne East continue to struggle to get mobile reception, despite towers in the area. And politicians at both State and Federal levels say they’re putting pressure on telcos to fix the problem. Earlier this year, Bass MP Jordan Crugnale began a petition to the Federal Communications Minister, Paul Fletcher – which attracted 1200 signatures – to get better reception after hearing stories of residents in emergencies unable to call police or paramedics. Star News Group has spoken to other residents who have complained of poor reception while working from home. In June, the Casey Council granted approval to Optus to lease space at Casey Fields for a new 5G tower, set to be completed by April 2022. However, when questioned on the extent of coverage to be provided by the new tower, an Optus spokesperson said the site would “provide the community with 4G coverage”. The telco did not respond to a request for the projected coverage of the tower. In June, Ms Crugnale welcomed news of the new tower but questioned whether it would provide enough coverage for the growing area. “My concern is, if the Vodafone tower is anything to go by, the reception radius won’t
get very far into the community of Clyde and Clyde North where it is desperately needed and is a serious mobile blackspot,” she said. A TPG spokesperson – representing Vodafone since the two companies merged – said its site at Casey Fields would be upgraded to include 5G to increase capacity and speeds. “Subject to approvals, we are expecting this upgrade to take place later in the year,” the spokesperson said. “We have also recently upgraded three sites to 5G within the Clyde council area, providing additional capacity at Eumemmerring, Hampton Park and Cranbourne.” Federal La Trobe MP Jason Wood, whose electorate takes in Clyde North, said phone reception in the area had been a major issue for some time. “I became increasingly aware of it in 2019 when residents, predominately from Clyde and Clyde North, raised issues regarding coverage,” he told Star News. “Adequate internet and phone coverage is a necessity in 2021 which is why it is not good enough that the major telcos have ignored La Trobe, a major growth corridor, for such a long period of time.” Mr Wood said he had “applied pressure” to the telcos, urging them to “fix this mess”. “They ultimately have the responsibility to improve coverage as the private companies responsible for the provision of proper services.”
Telstra has recently confirmed that a new tower will be built in Casey, co-located with TPG. Mr Wood, who has met repeatedly with Telstra, said the telco had told him there would be “additional capacity” provided in Clyde North, and that they would prioritise new mobile infrastructure in Clyde East, Clyde North and Berwick East. Holt MP Anthony Byrne said he had been receiving complaints of lack of mobile phone reception across the electorate since 2015, and had been in “constant contact” with the City of Casey, telcos and the Federal Government to try and fix the problem. “The Federal Government needs to provide much-needed funding for the mobile phone blackspots to telecommunication providers, the City of Casey needs to provide the planning permits, and the telecommunication providers need to build the towers,” he said. “We have seen some new mobile phone coverage over recent months but there remains very poor mobile phone coverage in Cranbourne East, Clyde and Clyde North. “We will continue to advocate and put pressure on the Federal Government, the City of Casey and Telecommunication providers to resolve this issue this year. “This lack of an essential service is the most important issue affecting residents in Holt. Our mobile phone blackspots need to be fixed now.”
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Charges laid after drive-by shooting Southern Metro Region Crime Team detectives have charged four men following an alleged drive-by shooting in Cranbourne West on Thursday 8 July. It’s alleged a firearm was discharged into a residence on Black Gum Crescent about 12.50am before the vehicle, a silver Mercedes sedan fled the scene. Fortunately, the residents were uninjured. Police Air Wing observed the vehicle a short time later travelling through the south eastern suburbs. It is alleged the vehicle was involved in a collision with a truck and another vehicle on the Monash Freeway near the Springvale Road exit. Fortunately, the drivers of each vehicle were uninjured. Police Air Wing continued to follow the silver Mercedes to the corner of Burwood Highway and Commercial Road, Ferntree Gully where local police and the dog squad arrested
four males and located two firearms. It is alleged the vehicle used in the driveby shooting was stolen earlier in the evening during an aggravated carjacking in Maidstone about 9pm. A 27-year-old man from Wyndham Vale has been charged with carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, threat to inflict serious injury, assault in company, unlawful assault, reckless conduct endanger life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, possess/carry unregistered general category handgun, prohibited person use a firearm, two counts of commit indictable offence whilst on bail and contravene condition of bail. A 31-year-old man from Melton West has been charged with carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, threat to inflict serious injury, assault in company, unlawful assault, reckless conduct endanger life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, possess/carry unregistered general category handgun, prohibited person use a firearm, two counts of commit
indictable offence whilst on bail and contravene condition of bail. A 31-year-old man from Ascot Vale has been charged with carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, threat to inflict serious injury, assault in company, unlawful assault, possess drug of dependence. A 31-year-old man from Braybrook has been charged with carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, threat to inflict serious injury, assault in company, unlawful assault, two counts of commit indictable offences whilst on bail, reckless conduct endanger life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, drive at a speed dangerous, drive in a manner dangerous. They will all face Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Friday 9 July. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppers.com.au
Two men have been charged with murdering Brendon Farrell, 32, pictured. A Noble Park man was also charged with being an accessory to murder.
Three on murder charges By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has faced court accused with the murder of Doveton man Brendon Farrell. Richard Jackson, 49, of Doveton, did not apply for bail at a filing hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 13 July. He faces a charge of murdering Mr Farrell sometime between 31 May and 10 July 2021. The court was told of Jackson’s custody management issues, including an acquired brain injury. He required prescribed medication for scoliosis, spina bifida and asthma. A 30-year-old Hampton Park man has also been charged with murder and a 49-year-old Noble Park man charged with accessory to murder in relation to Mr Farrell. All three co-accused were remanded to appear at a committal mention at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 3 December. Mr Farrell, 32, was last seen by a friend at his Kidds Road home on 31 May. Police say they have formally identified Mr Farrell’s remains, which were found at a home at Cyril Grove, Noble Park on 9 July. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill paid tribute to the detectives’ work on a “complex investigation”. “Our thoughts are with Brendon’s family and loved ones following what has no doubt been a very difficult and traumatic few weeks. “The investigation remains ongoing and again we encourage anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to police to come forward.” Mr Farrell is described as being about 168cm tall with a slim to medium build and shaved, reddish hair. It’s believed he was wearing a black tracksuit before he went missing. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic. com.au
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Addict admits violence By Cam Lucadou-Wells A drug-binging man with a violent history has pleaded guilty to bashing two intimate partners as well as a man in a Cranbourne pub. Ashley Patric Murphy, 32, who has lived in Cranbourne, Pearcedale and Rosebud, faced 20 offences relating to drugs, violence and driving at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 8 July. The court heard he squeezed and twisted a partner’s neck and threw her to ground during an argument in 2018. In another fit of rage, he took her phone and would not let her leave the house. Murphy denied the assault at the time, but conceded the “significant” offence in court. In March this year, a second partner suffered visible bruising to her head and legs
during what Murphy told police was a “push and shove”. She struck her head on a timber handrail and cut her leg on the ground. He was intercepted in a car by police nearby. Police seized cannabis, Valium and a glass ice pipe from the car. Murphy told police that he and the victim had a “push and shove”. She was injured after jumping from his car the day before, he claimed. In admitting the assault in court, Murphy claimed the victim had first stabbed him in the wrist with the edge of a glass pipe. In the lead-up, the pair had been “binging” on drugs, according to Murphy. “He accepts his response was unnecessary, disproportionate and unacceptable,” defence lawyer Brett Barratt said.
In April 2018, an intoxicated Murphy punched a male stranger in the face and yelled abuse as he was escorted out of Settlement Hotel, Cranbourne by security officers. Later, Murphy climbed a glass fence to the courtyard and spat twice at the same victim, hitting the man’s polo shirt. He told a psychologist he’d started drinking in a pub in Pakenham, then a drinking hole in Berwick and didn’t recall the incident in Cranbourne. Murphy also pleaded guilty to disqualified driving, refusing a drug-driving test, driving without an alcohol interlock and breaching bail conditions and intervention orders. Mr Barratt said Murphy’s history of “similar” offences of driving, IVO breaches and violence were linked to an ongoing addiction to “a number of substances”.
Murphy’s aggressive behaviour and inability to manage his emotions related to severe mental health issues and an intellectual deficit. He had a “desire” to reform himself, with the pub assault likened to a “watershed moment”. Police submitted for a jail sentence due to Murphy’s serious, repetitive offending that put victims and the community at risk. Magistrate Suzette Doojtes indicated a combination of jail followed by a CCO would benefit Murphy’s drug and mental health rehabilitation – and in turn, benefit the community. But Murphy’s prospects for rehabilitation were not high, she said. He had been given opportunities for CCO treatment in the past. Murphy was remanded in custody for sentencing on 15 July, pending a CCO assessment.
Gardens upgrade coming Cranbourne Botanic Gardens will see improvements to its entry and visitor centre as part of $14.22 million from the Parks and Reserves Trust to help maintain and improve facilities at parks and reserves across Victoria. The second stage of the Woodland Picnic Area and Biodiversity learning hub will also go ahead following the funding announcement. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio made a speech at the Red Sand garden announcing the funding boost, before meeting some local children who were undertaking nature seek and go find cards. She also met some of the gardens’ valued volunteers, before the garden’s executive director and chair showed her some rare endangered orchids and updated her about the important bushfire conservation activities
the gardens undertake. Ms D’Ambrosio said the coronavirus pandemic had made the state’s parks and open spaces even more important to Victorians and the upgrades would ensure they remained beautiful havens for people to visit. “Our parks and reserves are special places so it’s important that we continue to improve facilities and maintain them,” she said. “Victoria’s park and reserves have become even more important during the pandemic as a place for people to escape to – this funding will help to ensure they are properly maintained and continue to be treasured.” Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards was also thrilled with the news. “Melbournians love the Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne and this funding will help to make sure it remains an attractive place for families to relax and exercise.”
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Board member Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Gillian Hund, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria board chairwoman Chris Trotman, Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio, Professor Tim Entwisle and Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards.
Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards at the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens.
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Beanies to warm heads By Danielle Kutchel Knitting became one of the most popular hobbies over the Covid lockdown – but for one woman, it’s more than just a way of passing the time. 90-year-old Rhae Nelson has knitted around 200 beanies since the first lockdown 18 months ago, all with a view to help Indigenous kids in central Australia. Asked where the idea came from, she laughed: “out of my head!”
Expanding on the idea, Ms Nelson said she was inspired by the annual Alice Springs Beanie Festival, which began 25 years ago and aims to develop Aboriginal women’s textiles, promote women’s culture, identify the beanie as a regional art form, and promote handmade textile arts. “I thought, with lockdown, we need something to brighten us up. I thought if they can do that, why can’t we!” Ms Nelson said. So, she picked up her needles and started knitting.
“Once you start, you can’t stop!” she explained, adding that many of the wools used were gathered from op shops. Her beanies were put on display at the Cranbourne Beanie Fest, held on Saturday 10 July at Deeper Christian Life Ministry. Ms Nelson’s creations were joined by tea cosies and other crafts made by friends and connections. The funds raised through the sale of Ms Nelson’s beanies went towards the Deeper
Christian Life Ministry’s Darwin branch, to help Aboriginal kids learn music or play sport. “It’s for kids who want to do something but they just haven’t got the money to buy the tennis racket or cricket bat,” Ms Nelson said. “I want to set up a fund so they can do that. I just want to help the Indigenous kids.” Ms Nelson hopes to be able to run the Beanie Fest again next year, potentially with a competition aspect too, and plans to begin running knitting classes within the next 12 months.
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On Thursday 8 July, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page regarding the State Government’s plans for the removal of the Camms Road level crossing in Cranbourne which would see the acquisition of 18 properties.
The names of two new Clyde schools have been revealed.
New school names revealed The names of two new Clyde schools have been revealed, ahead of their opening next year. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale and Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards announced the successful names of the two new schools, which will open in 2022, on Monday 12 July. The names were chosen in collaboration with the community and Geographic Names Victoria. Criteria included elements of public interest, relevance to the local area, and the consideration of local Indigenous languages. The new school names are: Clyde Creek Primary School (formerly Clyde North Station Primary School) Clyde Secondary College (formerly Clyde North Station Secondary College) “I’m proud to announce the name for these two new schools in Clyde and thank those that engaged with the selection process,” Ms Crugnale said. Ms Richards added: “This announcement should signal to local families that they are yet another step closer to getting the great new local school – and the first-class education – they deserve.”
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School holiday fun for Paddy and Annabel at Fitzwilliam Circuit Playground in Clyde North. 243514 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Here’s how our readers reacted online: Cassie Galea: What about the owners of those 18 properties??? If they say no, then straight up it’s no! Make up some other plan and leave the people alone. Gaye Guest: Resident rights NIL! Bad statutory planning exposed yet again! In days gone by MMBW and CRB allowed large corridors of land for expansion and infrastructure. Today it’s build, build, build right up to and over every easement sadly. Stop building and allow infrastructure to catch up - they are playing catch up! Peter McKill: FFS the properties have been there for nearly 59 years. All big blocks. No one could have foreseen this. The area was subdivided in 1959. Going under would be better as the mess it will cause when the rail is extended to Clyde. Kellie Banks: houses were built in the ‘80s. I agree though- nobody would have foreseen this back then.
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The Australian public school sector is shamefully underfunded. The Australian private school sector is vastly overfunded. Solution? Defund the private school sector and adequately fund the public school sector. Public schools in Australia are expected to operate in alarming conditions; shouldering limited teaching and learning resources, antiquated asbestos-ridden infrastructure and enrolments of disadvantaged students doubling that of schools in the private sector. Despite the obvious disparities, private schools enjoy an overabundance of government funding and financial support. Not only do they receive tremendous government funding, but also fees raised from parents and financiers; a luxury public schools do not enjoy. Fees in public schools are often recounted as voluntary contributions. This is because government legislation forbids public schools attaching mandatory parental fees to student enrolments. Irrespective of the differences, senior government politicians and bureaucrats expect public schools to deliver a quality teaching and learning program. They want Australian schools to be world-leading, yet deprive public schools of the funding they so urgently need. Adjunct associate professor at Southern Cross University David Zyngier believes removing all funding from any school that “... charges fees above its SRS then progressively removing funding from those schools charg-
State school teacher Rob Kelly says public schools are being deprived. 209700 ing fees lower than the SRS by day 10 per cent per annum”, is one solution. “This allows non-governed schools to get their house in order or to become a public school.” In a recent research paper written by Trevor Cobbold and published by Save Our Schools in June 2021, this underfunding is expected to continue for “...the rest of the decade under the current Commonwealth and State Government funding arrangements.” By the end of the decade, public schools will be underfunded by a gargantuan $60 billion while private schools will be overfunded by $6 billion. This is an outrageous prospect and one that should be taken far more seriously by the Commonwealth Government and its Department of Education. Underfunded public schools with smaller budgets, larger class sizes and fragmented teaching and learning programs see lower student achievement levels creating a so-
cioeconomic problem within the education sector. Public education should form the framework and backbone of an equitable and egalitarian society, but there is a clear prejudice towards the public sector. The symmetric shaming and blaming of public school teachers for the poor academic achievement levels of their students needs to stop. It makes no more sense than praising private school teachers for the high academic achievement levels of their students. There is no judicious or measurable difference between the two. It’s about the environment they work in, the resources they have access to, and the funding the school has to support those who need it. It seems that private schools are a special and protected breed in Australia. How long will this unjust and inequitable affair be allowed to continue? cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Dog park plea refused By Danielle Kutchel A Casey dog trainer is calling on the council to provide special dog parks for pooches with anxiety, to keep them and their fellow fourlegged friends safe and happy. Jake, who runs Power Pooches and adopted pooch Sasha during the 2020 Covid lockdown, has submitted a proposal to the City of Casey for a private dog park “to exercise and train dogs that are unable to socialise with other dogs”. According to the Jake’s proposal, as many as 50 per cent of dogs now have some sort of anxiety issue with the number increasing after each lockdown. He said many dog owners were unaware of the signs of canine anxiety, and didn’t know how to react if their own or another dog was experiencing the condition. Jake’s dog Sasha has anxiety, and Jake said they had been abused both physically and verbally by other dog walkers when Sasha reacted badly to other off-leash dogs. He believed a private dog park would eliminate the problem by giving anxious dogs a place to play in safety and privacy. The private park would be exclusively for dogs registered to the City of Casey with a documented special need, and owners would have to bring their own bags and water bowls and would need to clean up after using the park. “As a dog owner of a rescue dog and a ratepayer in the City of Casey, I do not feel as though I am supplied with a safe area to train,” he said in the proposal. “There are many other dog owners in the City of Casey that are like me. “We need a facility like this that is secure, safe and accessible to registered owners of special needs dogs.” But the City of Casey has rejected the proposal. In an email to Jake, which he provided to
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better cater for dogs with anxiety in future dog friendly spaces”. Jake said he would not be giving up on his park plan would be taking his plan to politicians including premier Daniel Andrews – particularly in light of the State Government’s plan to roll
out dozens of new dog parks across Victoria. “It’s really spreading the word around that this is something we could do with,” he said. For more information about canine anxiety, visit the Power Pooches website or find them on Facebook.
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A Tooradin asparagus farm is waiting with bated breath for their seasonal workforce from the Pacific Islands to enter Australia for the upcoming spring harvest season. Adrian Raffa, of Raffa Fields in Tooradin, said the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 presented huge difficulties in securing their usual overseas seasonal workers. “There was a lot of lost opportunity for a lot of growers. It was a very difficult year,” Adrian said. “Last year we weren’t able to get a reliable workforce with all the borders shut. Our traditional workforce from Vanuatu is really the only resort for asparagus because it is so labour-intensive. “Industry-wide, there were huge labour shortages so what that meant was that paddocks went unharvested.” Usually, a couple of hundred seasonal workers, largely men from Vanuatu, are employed to help harvest the crops, but last year they were unable to enter Australia due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. They had nowhere near enough local or Melbourne-based seasonal workers to cover the shortfall. “We have one of the largest influx of seasonal workers,” Adrian said. “Harvesting is hard work. It seems easy but really it requires skill and patience. “Last season we scraped through.” He said for the 2021 growing season, they had “on-paper approval industry-wide” from Agriculture Victoria to allow seasonal workers into the country. “We’re holding our breath,” Adrian said. Adrian said they usually front between $400-500 per worker but this year with quarantine that will increase to $2500 per worker. “It’s a significant expense but we don’t have too many options,” he said. A spokesperson for Agriculture Victoria said the Victorian Government continued to work closely with farmers and the sector to understand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “Earlier this year the Victorian Government secured an agreement with the Tasmanian Government which is ensuring that 1500 workers from the Pacific Islands can quarantine interstate and work on our farms,” they said. “We are covering the majority of costs associated with quarantining 1500 Pacific workers through a $7.8 million funding commitment and industry will contribute $2000 per worker.” July is the quietest month on an asparagus farm, with the plant dormant and patiently waiting for warmer weather before reappearing from the ground. But come September, the farm will be a hub of activity. About 95 per cent of Australian asparagus is grown in ‘the golden mile’, a region which extends through Tooradin and Kooweerup. “The reason why we grow so much asparagus here is because we are fortunate enough to have really fertile soils,” Adrian said.
Adrian Raffa is hoping nothing will prevent Raffa Fields’ seasonal workforce from entering Australia in September. 243431 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS “The soil is exclusive to this area.” Asparagus is seasonal, so during winter the vegetable is imported to Australian supermarkets from North and South America. To try and extend the Australian season for as long as possible, Raffa Fields has two harvest seasons; spring and summer. Traditionally, growers will only participate in the spring season, running from September through to December, however, Raffa Fields also has crops prepared for a summer season, running from late December to early April. “Not many growers do both seasons,” Adrian said. “But we want to keep Australian asparagus to our customers for the longest possible period of time. “But the spring yield is much higher and there’s no need for irrigation.” READ THE FULL STORY IN THIS WEEK’S PAKENHAM GAZETTE NEWSPAPER
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Invincible icon on stage By Danielle Kutchel Hailed as the international Queen of ‘70s Pop, Helen Reddy was Australia’s very first truly international superstar. In 1973, her iconic song I Am Woman became the unforgettable anthem of the women’s liberation movement and made her the first Australian to win a Grammy Award. During her remarkable career she had three number one hits on the US Billboard charts and six more in the US top 10. She sold more than 25 million albums and played to sold out concert houses right around the world. She even hosted her very own prime time series on US television. Then, all of a sudden, she lost it all. While some of her story was brought to life in last year’s feature film, I Am Woman, the full tale remains a mystery to many – but now Australian singer and actor Nikki Bennett brings Helen Reddy’s life to Australian stages. Invincible: The Helen Reddy Story will visit Bunjil Place on Sunday 18 July. Nikki will take the starring role but will speak “about” Helen rather than as her, with Helen’s catalogue of music flowing throughout to help drive the story. She said she wrote the show in 2010 after growing up with Helen’s music and career in her periphery. After reading Helen’s biography, she found herself admiring the “unbelievable story of this struggling single mum in the ‘60s, a mum who became the second-highest selling female artist and wrote a feminist anthem, a trailblazing icon for women and Australian entertainers”. Invincible: The Helen Reddy Story covers Helen’s whole life, rather than just the story of
Nikki Bennett performs in Invincible: The Helen Reddy Story. how I Am Woman came to be. Through song and theatre, Nikki explores not just Helen’s incredible overseas success, but the resentment she experienced back in Australia and the tragedies of her personal life. “There’s this massive story of a powerful, iconic feminist who was crushed by people,” Nikki explained. “It’s uplifting, but it also shows you don’t get anywhere without going through a lot of hardship, especially in those days,” she said.
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The show’s performance comes off the back of one of the hardest times the performing arts industry has ever faced, after it was decimated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nikki said she used the lockdown to concentrate on getting the show together to bring it to life on stage. Now ready to go, Nikki promised the audience would be on their feet singing by the end. “I think people come in thinking they’ll know three or four songs, but then they know
all of them. It’s been fantastic to watch people adoring her,” she said. “I look out at the end of the show and have this whole sea of women fist-pumping the air singing I Am Woman – it’s a powerful feeling. “She was an iconic Australian and I think that’s a powerful thing for people, when they learn how amazing she was.” Invincible: The Helen Reddy Story will be performed at Bunjil Place on Sunday 18 July. For bookings, call 9709 9700.
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Bakhtar Cultural Association Covid-19 information session Following on from a previous successful community information session and based on the community’s requests and suggestions, Bakhtar Cultural Association is organising another virtual information session to address Covid-19, testing and vaccination. The session will be delivered in Dari by Dr. Amir Ansari – Medical Doctor and Public Health and Community Engagement Expert. The session will be LIVE through facebook. com/Bakhtar.Cultural.Association, on Thursday 15 July at 7pm.
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Rock and roll dance Team Richards is holding a rock and roll dance in Hampton Park at Arthur Wren Hall Friday 16 July. Doors open at 6.30pm and band starts at 7.30pm. Prize for best dressed. For bookings call or text Grant on 0411 123 656 or Maryanne on 0412 173 233. Tickets $20. BYO nibbles/drinks.
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Winter Arts Festival The City of Casey’s Winter Arts Festival is back for 2021. A number of events are running each week, including open studios, exhibitions, performances and opportunities for visitors to create their own piece. The full program is available on the City of Casey’s website at casey.vic.gov.au/winterarts-festival
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Cranbourne University of the Third Age (U3A) Make the most of your retirement - your third age! Get active for a healthy third age. Classes recommence on Monday 12 July. For more information visit u3acranbourne.org. au or call Marge 0410 304 308.
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Classes at Balla Balla Health and wellbeing classes include meditation, Tai Chi for beginners, strength and stretch, late afternoon and evening yoga classes. Computer training for beginners in small classes at a gentle pace. Children’s after school art class will teach your child colour, form, structures and patterns in fun and creative weekly classes. Adult cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
art class will teach you methods and approaches to assist your artistic expression. Ukulele for beginners, group jams and workshops - beginners and experienced players are welcome to join Balla Balla Ukes. Balla Balla Friendship Circle why sit home alone when you can join others for a cuppa, company, conversation and friendship? Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or email admin@ballaballa.com.au
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Respected contemporary artist John Young will present a survey of works spanning 17 years (2003 – 2019) at Bunjil Place Gallery from 26 June-12 September. Diaspora, Psyche brings together, for the first time, two cycles of work from Young’s celebrated Double Ground Paintings and recent History Projects. Free in the Bunjil Place Gallery from Saturday 26 June. 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself I love brewing my own beer – and have beer taps at home. What do you love about your role in the community? When you can genuinely make a difference in someone’s life. If people walk into our office it is often their last resort, so to help them makes you forget the stressful moments.
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Who is your biggest inspiration? Sport – Jackie Robinson, an amazing story of strength and commitment to make change. Politics – John Howard, just never gave up. Life – Malala Yousafzai, every girl around the world deserves an education What has been your most memorable moment? Two daughters, with one on my birthday, you can’t get better than them. What’s the best thing about Berwick? People, shops, sport – everything, it is the best place to live and I love living here. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Steak cooked over coal with a salad – and some homebrew. Growing up, what was your dream job? Police officer – and I lived the dream for a few years. What is your favourite holiday destination? Australia – We love Swan Hill. Overseas – Bali, yes the Bintang, beaches and weather. Being a politician is busy! How do you like to relax? With friends having a barbecue. Simple.
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She said the park catered to the needs of her family, such as being easy to navigate on days when Kai needs to use a mobility aid. “The park is a place where all kids can play and make friends,” she added. “It’s also great for parents to meet other parents or carers who have children with the same additional needs.” Ms Costin said she liked the way the park caters to the whole family, offering shaded areas, seating, BBQ and toilet facilities and wider slides to the whole family can play together. Her sons Zach and Kai said they had already picked out their favourite spaces in the playground. “Our favourite parts of the park are the flying fox and the trampolines because they are fun and very close to our house so we don’t have to go far,” they said. Variety Livvi’s Place at Stockland Edgebrook is located on Merribrook Boulevard, Clyde.
Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
Rex name shame Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name.
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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.
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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“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
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Pooches get unleashed A much anticipated off-leash dog park at Casey Fields is now officially open to the community. The purpose-built space was opened on Saturday 3 July by Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio and Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards, and provides a modern, high quality, dog friendly environment that can be enjoyed by both two and four legged residents. The fenced off park has double entrance gates ensuring safety for all visitors as they enter and leave the space. It also has plenty of seating, including a sheltered seating area where residents can relax and meet up with other dog owners away from the elements. The State Government contributed $275,000 towards the $330,000 total cost. Casey Fields Dog Park is one of more than 30 dog parks being built by the State Government, and the first of 15 to open under the Victorian Government’s Suburban Parks Program, $5 million of which is dedicated to new spaces for canine friends. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said she can’t wait to see the benefits
this new facility will bring pet owners throughout Casey. “This new facility is demonstrative of our promise to provide our community with plenty of opportunities to exercise and connect with one another,” Ms Duff said. “The past year has been a challenging one and reinforced the importance of open-spaces. “The Council is also aware how difficult forced lockdowns, and restrictions on movement have been on our residents and the offleash dog park shows our commitment to ensure that everyone in our community has safe recreational spaces.” Ms Richards welcomed the opening of the new dog park. “It’s great to see the government delivering on our promises and bringing fabulous new dog parks to people in our local community,”
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Entries open for Sustainability Awards Entries are now open for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2021. Now in their 19th year, the award categories have been refreshed to ensure they reflect contemporary ideas of sustainability in Victoria and global best practice. Sustainability Victoria has aligned this year’s categories to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – a globally accepted, robust and comprehensive sustainability framework. The Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2021 categories are: Clean, affordable and secure energy
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selected for their sustainability and industry expertise. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale encouraged locals to submit their entries to the awards. “I encourage local businesses, community organisations, schools and individuals who are leading the transition to a circular economy and net zero emissions to enter,” she said. Entries for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards close on Friday 30 July 2021 at 5pm. Visit sustainability.vic.gov.au/PSA for further information.
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Female focus for soccer The $954,000 upgrade for the Cranbourne Soccer Club has finally been completed, with two additional female-friendly change rooms added to the existing pavilion. As part of the project, the four existing change rooms at the O’Tooles Road field underwent a major refurbishment to create more female-friendly spaces. Two cubicle showers, two cubicle toilets and two basins were installed for each new change room. The upgrades also saw the construction of a female-friendly referee room, which includes change room space, a cubicle shower, cubicle toilet, one basin and an additional storeroom. More than 700 players at the Casey Comets can now enjoy a stellar new female-friendly pavilion with the completion of the works. Other existing facilities, including the referee change room, storerooms, community room, male and female toilets and baby change room were also refurbished, and LED lighting was installed in and around the spaces. Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said the female-friendly upgrades opened more opportunities for participation. “For too long, clubs like the Comets have been hamstrung by outdated facilities - they deserve appropriate facilities they can be proud of,” she said. After many years of rapid population growth in Cranbourne and the surrounding suburbs, City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff acknowledged how essential the upgrades were for the community, and to further increase women’s participation in sport. “I am very proud to deliver these facilities and hope it encourages even more local women and girls to get involved with their local sporting club,” said Ms Duff. “I look forward to hearing about the positive impact this space has on the Casey Comets Football Club, the facility’s other user groups and the broader Cranbourne community, over the years to come.” These improvements ensure the growing ranks of female players will no longer have to use outdated and cramped change facilities and the new areas significantly improve the environment for girls and women, providing home clubs greater flexibility in scheduling training and matches.
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A walk through Victoria’s Latter-day Saint’s history By Alice Watson, Cardinia Interfaith Network secretary On Saturday 10 July for the centenary celebration of the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Relief Society in Victoria, about 100 people from Pakenham and Cranbourne toured historic buildings in Melbourne. The Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the one of the oldest and largest women’s charitable organisations in the world. Formed in 1842 in Nauvoo, Illinois, USA, it now has a worldwide reach and involvement in many international humanitarian aid projects. The group first visited 21 Ramsden St, Clifton Hill, where the sisters of the Melbourne branch Relief Society hosted their first meeting on 5 July 1921. From here, current Gippsland Stake (diocese) president Graham Smith and several Relief Society sisters walked the seven kilometres to 21 Pine St, Hawthorn, home of Emma Watts Galloway (1848-1941) who hosted Sunday meetings. Emma, with Christlike generosity, often pushed her pram full of food and drink to refresh the brethren and missionaries working 3.4km away, on the construction site of the East Melbourne Chapel at 52 Albert St, the first Latter-day Saint chapel to be built and dedicated in Melbourne, in 1922. Alistair Woodford, currently a member of Latrobe Valley branch of the Church, with his wife Mary, explained a little of the history of 21 Pine St which he visits from time to time. It was built in 1880 by his great-great-grand12 STAR NEWS
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Outside 21 Ramsden St, Clifton Hill. “In America, the people have Palmyra and Nauvoo (church history sites). These Melbourne buildings are our equivalent of Palmyra and Nauvoo,” he said. “People here thought what they did was ordinary and insignificant but actually it was very valuable. Their descendants are still in the Church today.” After taking a few photos together and
feeling gratitude for their forebears, current church members enjoyed a delicious picnic meal together, in glorious Saturday afternoon winter sunshine, at the adjacent Powlett Park Reserve on Albert St. They even feasted on fruit pushed in a pram between sites during the walk, to replicate the generosity and effort of Emma Galloway. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Brewster’s 350 barrier By David Nagel Sharing special experiences is what great friendships are all about – but Shane Brewster and Shane Ingram are about to share something extra special when they run out for the Warragul Industrials at Western Park on Saturday. Reserves coach Ingham will run out for his 300th club game for the Dusties against Inverloch-Kongwak - while roughly two hours later Brewster – a three-time Narre Warren premiership player -will saddle up for the 350th time in a glittering senior career that has secured three premierships and a staggering 10 club best and fairest awards. We told you…this is something special… even by friendship standards! Ingham, 37, has been a football tragic since the age of seven, when he began a junior career under legendary coach Frank Ahern that would last for 120 games before making the natural transition to the Dusties. His mum Linda is a netball life member of the club and was proud as punch when her boy ran out for his first senior game as a 16-yearold in the year 2000. Ingham, who underrates himself as an honest and reliable footballer, has tasted the ultimate success just once, when as a playercoach he kicked three goals in the 2016 reserves premiership win over Bunyip. “It took a long time to get one and I definitely cherish that success, from an achievement point of view anyway,” Ingham said. “You see a lot of players play their whole careers without winning one, so to finally get one after 25 years was very nice. “But clearly the best memory I have in footy is looking back at all the mates you make along the way and just being involved in the community and part of this club. “There are a lot of relationships that begin inside football and then flow outside the club.” One of those friendships is with Brewster, who made his way to the Dusties after winning three-successive premierships with Narre Warren ending in 2008. “I didn’t really know him because I had a gap year when he first came across with Wade McGill in 2009,” Ingham recalled. “But he was a natural leader from day one, even as a new bloke to the club he drove the standards higher and higher along the way and made us all better players. “He would do anything for you, on and off the field. He’s the first one to buy you a beer, a really nice guy and an incredible footballer as well. “We’ve had some great footballers but I’d rate him alongside Rob Hefford as the best I’ve played with in my 30 years at the club.” Ingham’s family is heavily involved at Warragul, with his wife Kristy playing for the Dusties women’s team and children Tyler, Alex
Former Narre Warren star Shane Brewster will run out for the 350th senior game of his career on Picture: GARY SISSONS Saturday. 234458 and Keira all in love with their sport. Keira plays football for the under-10’s, coached by…guess who…Brewster! “There’s not many days we don’t see each other to be honest, either through footy or our family connection,” Ingham said with a grin. For Brewster, his Victorian football journey began as a 15-year-old when his dad got a new job in Melbourne and moved the family across to Berwick from South Australia. Brewster, alongside his brothers Danny and Nathan, would play for the Narre Warren juniors before Shane played two years with the Dandenong Stingrays. He would then make the natural progression to the Frankston Dolphins, spend two years there, before enjoying the ride of his life at Narre Warren. “The flags are what you remember most but the mates and friendships, it was a pretty incredible time at Narre Warren,” Brewster recalls.
“We were down when we started but built a great camaraderie. We lost to an unbeatable Doveton in 2005 and then built a dynasty, with good juniors coming through and a really good bunch of blokes. “Aussie Jones and Matt Shinners coached those flags and I remember playing with blokes like Brad Scalzo, Brett Evans and Steven Kidd. “They were great times.” Brewster moved to the Dusties after McGill offered him an assistant-coaching role, something he built on by coaching the club himself for five years. Brewster has won eight club best and fairest awards at the Dusties, and as coach came close to winning the club’s first senior flag since 1996 when his team went down to Catani by one point in the 2017 Ellinbank decider. “Catani was fantastic that day but that definitely still feels like the one that got away,” Brewster said. On the field with Brewster that day were
two people very close to his heart, Ingham, and a 21-year-old Tyson Bale, whose passing on July 29 last year had a massive impact on everyone at the club. “He (Ingham) is ultimate team man, when we were playing together you always knew he was going to give it his best and do the right thing by the team,” Brewster said. “He’s as hard as any player I’ve ever met, like a bull at a gate, and I never doubted his effort once. He’s coached women’s, reserves and juniors and I’ve seen him sell merchandise for the club as well…he’s just a terrific clubman.” And Brewster said everyone at the Dusties banded together to help each other through the passing of Tyson Bale. The importance of being part of a club had never been clearer. “The club was critical to us all at that point,” Brewster said. “For myself, losing Tyson was terrible, horrible, I can’t explain it in words. “It’s something that hit home pretty hard and without the guys around me, it would have been even harder to get through. “Footy clubs are an outlet, for players and volunteers, just a great way to get away from everyday life, get away from work, all your hassles, and do your own thing. “With what happened with Tyson, we’ve put it to our guys that you come to footy to enjoy yourself and that’s what it’s all about. “I think being part of a footy club is so important from a mental health point of view.” Brewster said playing his 350th career game gave him time to reflect on his overall football journey and what had driven him. “I just love footy, from that age to this age I don’t think my passion for the game has changed,” the 36-year-old said. “I still love going out there and having a kick with the boys and age is just a number to me. As long as I can keep contributing, I’ll keep going, one year, two years, however I’m feeling, maybe three or four, who knows. “But playing 350 means a lot. You need a bit of luck with longevity in this game and that side of things has been fantastic. “The drive for me now is my two young boys (Cooper 8 and Jaxon 5), they love coming to the football every week I like to show them that dad can still play footy despite getting a little older. “I can’t describe the passion I have for the game…I love it that much.” And his great mate Ingham is also proud of his own achievement. “I was pretty happy when I got to 200, I thought that was a pretty good achievement, but to get to 300 is something that I will cherish that I was able to do,” Ingham said. “I’ve been lucky with injuries, little niggles here and there, but I’m very proud of myself, especially to do it with the one club.”
VFL season slashed due to Covid-19 By Nick Creely The AFL announced last week that the VFL will move to a 14-round season due to the evolving Covid-19 situation across the country. All clubs will now play 14 home-and-away games across the 19 rounds in order to compete the season. A top eight finals structure will commence on Saturday 28 August with the VFL Grand Final to be held on Sunday 19 September at Marvel Stadium. AFL head of talent pathways and state league competitions Tristan Salter said the VFL community continues to navigate its way through a challenging year for sport. “The VFL community has shown great resilience, commitment and dedication to get through an unprecedented year for football,” Salter said. “The season has been different, but the rivalries are fierce, the standard is exceptionally high, and the addition of new clubs has cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Locally, the Casey Demons sit atop the VFL ladder with seven wins and just a single loss and are big chance to feature heavily in this year’s finals series. On Saturday, the Demons thumped Werribee by 59 points, 17.14 (116) to 7.15 (57), with Cranbourne product Corey Ellison booting six goals to truly announce himself on the VFL stage. Impressively, the big man who has shown tremendous signs in the VFL this season and also at local level in the AFL Outer East, booted his six goals in just over a quarter and a half of football. Demons star and Beaconsfield local Jimmy Munro laid another 12 tackles in a bullocking display through the middle, while the likes of Majak Daw (14 disposals, 34 hit outs), Sam Weideman (three goals) and Aaron Vandenberg (21 disposals) were all impressive. VFL Games will continue to be shown with broadcast partners the Seven Network, Foxtel and Kayo.
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AFLW stars lead the way By David Nagel Libby Birch is universally admired for her elite football skills but the Melbourne AFLW star wants her pre-game routine to be something that is also respected and emulated right across the female sporting landscape. Birch, who starred at Casey Fields in her first year as a Demon last season, is passionate about ensuring that women of all ages protect their breasts while playing sport. The 23-year-old qualified physio not only slips in her mouthguard each week, but also wears breast protection that helps her feel more confident and comfortable about playing contact sport and reducing the risk of breast trauma and injury. “It’s never really been talked about before, because women find it embarrassing, but it’s our biology and we have to look after it,” the Western Bulldogs premiership player explained. “And it’s time the conversation opened up. “It’s like the modern mouthguard for females. We wear helmets and shin guards, but what about protecting the most important part of your bodies. “We chest-mark the ball, we get bumped, kicked and shoved during play, but wearing chest protection gives me confidence to know my breasts are being protected from injury and impact.” “Since becoming a physio, I am more aware of the impact on breasts during contact sports.” Monique Conti, professional basketballer and current Richmond AFLW star, has joined Birch in highlighting the importance of protecting breasts in any type, or any level, of sport. “When you’re playing sport at any level there is always a lot of physical contact,” Conti said. “Whether it is an elbow, shoulder or a ball, breast injury is uncomfortable and it hurts and can cause trauma to your breast tissue.
“I really want to help educate the Australian sporting bodies, coaching and sporting staff, as well as parents, on the importance of breast protection for young girls. “Protecting your breasts when playing contact sport is something that isn’t talked about enough.” Birch and Conti are both ambassadors for the Australian designed product, Boob Armour, which is worn inside a sports bra. It is a product designed to protect breasts and prevent injury in women and girls playing impact and hardball sports, including Australian rules football, netball, basketball, rugby league, rugby union, soccer, hockey and cricket. Founder and Director of Boob Armour, Suzie Betts, said the product had been designed with one over-arching message in mind. “To give more women and girls the confidence to play impact sports while protecting their breasts from injury,” Betts explained. “There’s plenty of research and evidence showing that impact to the breast can result in deep bruising and the formation of hard lumps in the breast tissue. “Too many of us are unaware of the problem and underestimate the occurrence of breast injuries.” Boob Armour consists of inserts made from soft but strong polyethylene just two millimetres thick. They extend around the underarm for added protection, stabilise the breasts into position, and can be easily inserted in a sports bra. The product is suitable for females from the age of eight and can be custom-made in any colour or design. More details can be found at boobarmour.com.au
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Casey Demons’ fab four make Victorian Fury squad By David Nagel The terrific season of the Casey Demons in the Victorian Netball League (VNL) has been further enhanced with four players being selected in the Victorian Fury squad for the Australian Netball Championships (ANC). Tayla Honey, Sharni Lambden, Sacha McDonald and Georgia Vines have all been selected in the squad after some very impressive performances in the first nine rounds of the season. The ANC is the underpinning competition to Suncorp Super Netball and provides an opportunity for emerging talented athletes to compete in a national competition. The Fury has a history of success, winning seven titles since the competition’s inception in 2008. Honey is an energetic midcourter, McDonald a classy goaler, while Lambden is a versatile player who can play midcourt or circle defence. Vines, from Red Hill, is a very competitive defender who has played a key role in the Demons currently sitting in fourth position on the VNL Championship ladder. The Demons two-game winning streak came to an end against Geelong Cougars last week at the State Netball Centre. The Championship team got off to a slow start, chasing Geelong from the first quarter. The Demons were well down on their average scoring shots and were well covered by a classy Geelong outfit. With a mix of combinations tried across the court, the Demons continued to battle but fell short at the final whistle, 69-51. The Demons were outscored in all four quarters against the third-placed Cougars but had some good players on the night. Lambden, Vines and Demi Woodlock competed well at the defensive end of the court while Honey and Emma Thompson did well to battle hard against the classy 18 STAR NEWS
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The four Casey Demons selected in the Victorian Fury squad, top left, Sacha McDonald, top right, Tayla Honey, bottom left, Sharni Lambden and bottom right Georgia Vines. 243975 Picture: SUPPLIED Cougars midcourt. And Emma Ryde and McDonald scored 38 and 10 goals respectively, with Tahlia Coates scoring three goals of her own in the second quarter. With the first run of the VNL fixture complete, the Demons will now face a pool system where they will play four more rounds and a bye before the finals take shape. The demons had the bye last night – Wednesday 14 July – and will next take to the
court against Boroondara Express at the State Netball Centre on Wednesday, 21 July. Prior to the Championship match against Geelong, division one and the 19 and under girls also took to the court. Division One was the first match of the evening and kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. The narrow lead swung back and forth as Geelong and Casey battled through a physical contest. Coates was a handy addition to
the goaling line up, shooting accurately and combining well with Kassidy Withers for a zippy goal circle. The mid court of Brittany Mashado, Sarah McCabe and Ash Morris worked tirelessly with Shannon Blackman giving them a reprieve. Liz Walsh, Shannon Freeman and Julia Smith were relentless, creating opportunities in defence. With scores all tied up with moments to go, Geelong managed to lift another notch taking a 55-52 victory. The 19-under girls worked tirelessly for four quarters against a tough Geelong side. Chantelle was a workhorse in the middle, providing voice and drive in the centre. Annabelle was persistent in defence, not giving up and doing her best to create turnover opportunities. The young side stayed focused to try and narrow the margin each quarter with a much more even second half. The final score was 60-42 to Geelong. With only five games remaining, the group are focused on improving on their first round encounters. Ladders Championship City West Falcons 34, Melbourne University Lightning 32, Geelong Cougars 26, Casey Demons 24, North East Blaze 24, Boroondara Express 16, Hawks Netball 12, Ariels 8, Southern Saints 4, Peninsula 0. Division One North East Blaze 36, Geelong Cougars 32, Boroondara Express 28, City West Falcons 20, Hawks Netball 16, Peninsula 12, Southern Saints 8, Ariels 8, Casey Demons 4, Melbourne University Lightning 4. 19-Under Hawks Netball 30, Peninsula 28, Southern Saints 20, North East Blaze 20, Melbourne University Lightning 20, Ariels 18, City West Falcons 16, Geelong Cougars 16, Boroondara Express 12, Casey Demons 0. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
SPORT LOCAL SCOREBOARD OUTER EAST PREMIER DIVISION Scores Beaconsfield 11.14 (80) v Cranbourne 7.5 (47), Doveton 7.6 (48) v Narre Warren 17.22 (124), Upwey Tecoma v Pakenham 20.17 (137), Woori Yallock 21.15 (141) v Wandin 3.10 (28) Ladder Beaconsfield 100 per cent, Cranbourne 68.75, Narre Warren 66.67, Pakenham 57.14, Olinda Ferny Creek 57.14, Woori Yallock 50, Upwey Tecoma 25, Wandin 12.5, Doveton 12.5 This week Beaconsfield v Doveton, Narre Warren v Pakenham, Wandin v Upwey Tecoma, Woori Yallock v Olinda Ferny Creek WEST GIPPSLAND Scores Dalyston 2.3 (15) v Phillip Island 29.23 (197), Garfield 14.10 (94) v Kilcunda Bass 12.9 (81), Inverloch Kongwak 18.6 (114) v Bunyip 8.8 (56), Kooweerup 4.11 (35) v Korumburra Bena 8.10 (58), Nar Nar Goon 10.9 (69) v Warragul Industrials 11.13 (79), Tooradin Dalmore 15.10 (100) v Cora Lynn 11.8 (74) Ladder Phillip Island 40 points, Inverloch Kongwak 36, Tooradin Dalmore 32, Nar Nar Goon 32, Cora Lynn 32, Garfield 28, Warragul Industrials 20, Bunyip 16, Kilcunda Bass 12, Korumburra Bena 8, Kooweerup 4, Dalyston 4 This week Kilcunda Bass v Tooradin Dalmore, Bunyip v Garfield, Cora Lynn v Dalyston, Phillip Island v Kooweerup, Korumburra Bena v Nar Nar Goon, Warragul Industrials v Inverloch Kongwak MORNINGTON PENINSULA DIVISION 2 Scores Karingal 9.8 (62) v Mornington 10.10 (70), Crib Point 1.6 (12) v Chelsea 16.15 (111), Devon Meadows 9.10 (64) v Pearcedale 13.12 (90), Seaford 9.15 (69) v Langwarrin 14.9 (93), Rye 13.15 (93) v Tyabb 12.10 (82), Somerville 20.19 (139) v Hastings 7.9 (51) Ladder Langwarrin 44 points, Mornington 40, Seaford 32, Somerville 28, Devon Meadows 28, Rye 28, Chelsea 26, Hastings 20, Karingal 18, Pearcedale 16, Crib Point 4, Tyabb 4 This week Mornington v Chelsea, Langwarrin v Crib Point, Pearcedale v Rye, Seaford v Devon Meadows, Somerville v Tyabb, Hastings v Karingal SOUTHERN DIVISION 2 Scores Chelsea Heights 19.12 (126) v Murrumbeena 6.4 (40), Caulfield Bears 9.11 (65) v East Brighton 9.9 (63), Heatherton 6.5 (41) v Springvale Districts 17.15 (117), Keysborough 14.6 (90) v Hampton 4.6 (30), Skye 6.14 (50) v Hampton Park 8.12 (60) Ladder Springvale Districts 44 points, East Brighton 32, Caulfield Bears 32, Keysborough 32, Hampton Park 28, Chelsea Heights 20, Skye 20, Heatherton 8, Hampton 4, Murrumbeena 0 This week East Brighton v Chelsea Heights, Caulfield Bears v Keysborough, Murrumbeena v Skye, Hampton Park v Heatherton, Springvale Districts v Hampton ELLINBANK DISTRICT Scores Lang Lang 9.11 (65) v Poowong 10.7 (67) played on Good Friday, Buln Buln 11.16 (82) v Nyora 1.2 (8), Catani 2.7 (19) v Trafalgar 20.14 (134), Ellinbank 31.15 (201) v Nilma Darnum 6.1 (37), Longwarry 13.11 (89) v Neerim Neerim South 9.11 (65) Ladder Ellinbank 100 per cent, Trafalgar 80, Buln Buln 70, Longwarry 60, Lang Lang 60, Poowong 60, Neerim Neerim South 50, Nilma Darnum 30, Catani 30, Nyora 10, Yarragon 0 This week Catani v Ellinbank, Longwarry v Lang Lang, Neerim Neerim South v Nilma Darnum, Trafalgar v Nyora, Yarragon v Poowong
Seagulls ramp it up By David Nagel Tooradin-Dalmore has jumped out of the shadows and firmly into the spotlight of West Gippsland football after the Seagulls scored a best-of-the-season 26-point victory over Cora Lynn at Westernport Oval on Saturday. The Seagulls 15.10 (100) to 11.8 (74) triumph had many elements that we associate with a good side. They showed resilience to overcome a tardy start, showed brilliance to break the game open with a stunning five-goal third term – but by far the most impressive element was the ability to sustain relentless pressure for the entire four quarters of football. On a freezing cold day, where a chilling mist descended on the ground after half time, the Seagulls ramped up the pressure gauge in the third quarter, booting five goals to one in the most telling part of the contest. Trailing by a point at the main break the Seagulls came out firing, with Andrew Dean kicking a goal at the two-minute mark after taking a grab next to the closest point post to the Tooradin social rooms. A fired-up Piva Wright then converted from a set shot after taking a strong mark, and when Dean kicked a banana from almost exactly the same place as his first goal for the quarter the Seagulls had opened up a 17-point lead in the space of seven minutes. Nathan Gardiner then answered with the sixth of his magnificent seven-goal haul, before Cam Brown and Adam Oxley put the exclamation mark on a fantastic quarter of football for the home side. Brown’s goal, which came after a strong tackle and holding the ball decision, exemplified the Seagulls ferocious attack on the contest in the second half. They out-hunted and out-hustled a team well-renowned for its character and success. “You look at Cora Lynn, and its success over the last 15 years has been amazing,” said a delighted Seagulls coach Lachie Gillespie in the changerooms after the match. “Being in finals and playing in big games is what they’re used to…and we’re not. “This win gives us some confidence going forward, but we’re definitely not getting ahead of ourselves and understand we’ve got a long, long way to go.” Dean and Wright finished the day with four each for the winners, and Jimmy Trezise two, while the work rate and skill of Liam Adams and Blake Grewar were important factors in a tough midfield battle. Ruckman Josh Mulheron was also impressive for the Gulls, while the run and carry of Brad Butler ignited some of the spark for the Seagulls early in the third term. Gardiner was magnificent for the Cobras with his seven goals, while Jaxon Briggs put his explosive pace to good use in the midfield.
James Trezise kicked two goals in Tooradin-Dalmore’s big win over Cora Lynn. 243405 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Lochie Peluso also deserves special praise for his wonderful minding job on the dangerous Stewie Scanlon. Tooradin-Dalmore moves to third on the ladder after the big win. Kooweerup has given up a 17-point half time lead, going down to Korumburra-Bena by 23 points at Denhams Road. The Giants kicked 7.6 to just eight points after the major interval to chalk up a muchneeded victory. Mitch Cammarano and Tim Miller continued their very consistent seasons while Caleb Milojevic and big-man Fletcher McMillan were others to keep the Demons’ flag flying high until the final siren. Cranbourne has become the latest victim of the Beaconsfield express, losing by 33 points in their Outer East Premier Division clash at Holm Park Road. Cranny started the better, leading by 10 points at quarter time, but was outgunned by Beacy who kicked 10 goals to four after the first break. Champion forward Marc Holt booted four for Cranbourne, while Jarryd Barker and Ry-
lan Smith were effective figures around the ground. Pearcedale has produced a magnificent last-quarter effort to down local rival Devon Meadows by 26 points in their MPNFL clash at Glover Reserve. Scores were locked at three-quarter time before the Dales rallied with a six goal to two final term. Luke Daniel slotted five for the winners while Jake Frawley kicked three and was best player on the ground. Hampton Park remains in fifth place on the Southern Division Two ladder after a hardfought 10-point victory over Skye. The Redbacks took control with a threegoal to nil third term and maintained their ascendency through to the final siren. Peter Dye and Nathan Carver kicked two each for the Redbacks while Tom Rees, Jackson Philpin and Sean Winsall dug deep when it was needed most. In the Ellinbank league, Lang Lang had the bye while Nyora suffered a 74-point loss to Buln Buln.
Eagles down in a thriller By David Nagel Cranbourne has just missed its chance to leapfrog Beaconsfield into third place on the AFL Outer East Premier Division ladder after a nail-biting 42-43 loss to Beacy at Holm Park Reserve. Cranbourne trailed at every change – and by as much as nine at half time – but fought back bravely in the second half to almost steal the victory. Cranbourne scored 13 goals to seven in the final term to painfully fall short by the narrowest of margins. Alanah Hardy, Chelsea Morris and Nat Sparks almost got Cranny across the line. Tooradin-Dalmore is perfectly poised in third spot on the West Gippsland ladder after the reigning premiers emerged with a 55-37 victory over a gallant Cora Lynn at Westernport Oval. The Seagulls found the going tougher than expected against the determined Cobras and led by 14 goals to eight at quarter time. Centres Zoe Coventry (Tooradin) and Karla Brooke (Cora Lynn) had a great battle for midcourt ascendency while Cobra defenders cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Emily Brook and Bianca Douglas stood up well to the class and composure of Seagull goalers Alex Maher and Kayla Bratic. The Seagulls had too much class in the end, but Cobras’ coach Allan Douglas will be super proud of his team’s effort against one of the best teams in the competition. The Cobras face another tough match up this week against Dalyston, while the Seagulls get to put their feet up for a week with the bye. Kooweerup’s finals hopes have taken a hit with a 62-23 loss to Korumburra-Bena. It was a tough day at the office for players like Taylah Simpson, Tash Bindley and Elaine Parkinson, but expect the Demons to be in red-hot form when they head to Phillip Island this weekend. And Pearcedale is clinging on to fifth place on the MPNFL Division Two ladder after a grinding 43-29 victory over near neighbour Devon Meadows. Goalers Katey Rudolph and Helen Ashin were destructive for the dales while Lucy Hoogenboom and Chelsea Gray did super well for Devon.
Ebony Dolan performs a Seagull balancing act to keep the ball in play against Cora Lynn. 243405 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Thursday, 15 July, 2021
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Netty Images News photographer STEWART CHAMBERS loves his local sport and capturing all the fun and excitement that makes co mmunity events so great. Stewie was out and about on the weekend, taking some great snaps from the netball courts of Catani, Kooweerup and Tooradin. Sit back and enjoy Stewie’s Netty Images.
13-under Kooweerup coach Janell Johnson, Caity, Sharlee, Annabel, Madison and Ellie cheer on their team as goal shooter Sherlee Drysdale puts one through the net. 243505
Korumburra-Bena supporters at the netball are Cheryl, Karen and Tash. 243505
There were high skills shown, both on and off the court, at Kooweerup. 243505
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Kooweerup netballers warm up before the game with some speedy run throughs. 243505
Elsa in Tooradin colours at the netball courts on Saturday. 243505
Catani A Grade huddle, Hannah Russell ready to go and play netty. 243505
Ebony Dolan keeps the ball alive for the A Grade Seagulls with this fancy throw in defence. 243505
Korumburra-Bena 13-under Mackenzie Purcell and Alyssa Edwards. 243505
Cora Lynn A Grade goaler Rhi Wade lines up her shot at goal. 243505
High fives all-round at Tooradin as Sara Duncan, Zoe Coventry and Jess Maher get together at three-quarter time. 243505
Catani A Grader Stephanie Lee. 243505
Sophie O’Hara 13-under Kooweerup. 243505 cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au