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Hoons draw ire By Danielle Kutchel Residents of Harkaway’s Chadwick Road are having their serenity shattered by inconsiderate 4WD “hoons”. And now, residents have had enough. They say the drivers, whom they label “hoons”, regularly speed down the usually quiet dirt road, destroying the environment and running down any animals in their path. According to people who live on the road, dead animals are a regular sight along the road now – from moorhens to wallabies, wombats and deer. The residents, who did not wish to be named, say there has been a spike in the traffic seen down the road recently. The 4WDs head to the end of Chadwick Road, where the track crosses Cardinia Creek. They’ve caused significant damage there, creating large ruts in the embankment and mowing down trees and shrubs planted by Landcare. “It’s become the place to play,” one resident said. They said police have been called – but by the time they arrived, the drivers were gone. Around 25 years ago Landcare put up wooden bollards near the creek to block access, but the hoons have pulled these out of the ground. Residents are calling for Casey Council, Melbourne Water – which manages the Cardinia Creek area – and Victoria Police to work together to find a solution. Residents say that could involve cameras, better bollards down the road itself, or regular

A resident demonstrates the size of ruts caused by drivers near Cardinia Creek. Picture: DANIELLE KUTCHEL patrols of the area to deter dangerous drivers. “They’re taking possession of the end of our road and making it theirs,” a resident said. “It’s really insidious and quite a dangerous precedent.” Melbourne Water manager of regional services south east, waterways and catchment operations, John Woodland, said the organisation was aware of the issue and was “actively working to stop the road being used in this damaging way”. “In order to restrict access to the creek we have installed boulders and heavy duty gates at Chadwick Road to our nearby pipe track and have employed security guards to patrol the site after hours and during the day,” he said. “We have also reported the issue to police.“ Victoria Police and Casey Council were contacted for comment.

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A golden sprig of spring Spring has sprung and residents are being asked to wear a sprig of flowering wattle as a symbol of resilience and optimism on National Wattle Day.

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Ready to inject By Danielle Kutchel Pharmacists at Chemist Warehouse’s two Fountain Gate stores are ready to administer the Covid vaccine. The pharmacy began rolling out vaccines from this week to help people protect themselves and their loved ones from the virus. Chemist Warehouse offers AstraZeneca vaccines only, which have been proven to be highly effective at preventing hospitalisation and death from Covid-19. Pharmacist and immuniser at Chemist Warehouse Fountain Gate, Raman, said being able to offer the vaccines through the pharmacy provided a good opportunity for the public

to get the shot. Chemist Warehouse Fountain Gate store manager Lee said getting vaccinated was “good for the community”. They’ve seen strong demand so far, giving out 20 doses over two days. He urged the public to book in for their shot and to make sure they kept their appointments to ensure no vaccines are wasted. To book your vaccine at Chemist Warehouse, visit chemistwarehouse.com.au Chemist Warehouse Fountain Gate is located at 6/420 Princes Highway, Narre Warren. Chemist Warehouse Westfield Fountain Gate is located at shop 1083, 352 Princes Highway, Narre Warren.

Pharmacists and immunisers Manfred and Raman at Chemist Warehouse Fountain Gate. 248840 Picture: DANIELLE KUTCHEL

A Worksafe inspector and emergency workers among rubbish skips at the Doveton yard. 249324 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Man crushed by skip A 30-year-old man has suffered serious injuries in an industrial accident in Doveton. Police say the man was trapped under a skip bin that fell from a crane in a yard on Green Street and Power Road about 10am on Tuesday 31 August. FRV fire crews stated they found the worker trapped under a downed crane at the construction site. “Three pumpers, a Heavy Rescue unit, a Hazmat unit and one specialist vehicle were deployed and managed to free the patient and place them into the care of Ambulance Victoria paramedics,” an FRV spokesperson said. “The scene was brought under control at 11:03am.” The worker was taken to The Alfred hospital in a stable condition with “serious lower body injuries”, an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said. WorkSafe inspectors examined the scene.

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Left to right: Mayur, Aanchal, Mayush and Aura get on their bikes. 249057

Local family gets riding to fight cancer By Danielle Kutchel A Pakenham family is urging others to join them on a cycling challenge to raise funds to fight childhood cancer. The Meshram family – Aanchal, Mayur and their children Mayush and Aura – are currently training for the Great Cycle Challenge, which runs throughout October. Little Aura is pedalling hard to make sure she can complete the challenge without her training wheels, and Mayush is excited to ride as far as he can as part of the fundraiser. The family has set themselves a goal of riding 1000km over October – and they’re welcoming others to join their team and help them meet that goal. Aanchal – a founding member of the Indian Australian Community Cooperative which operates across Casey and Cardinia – said she previously completed the ride in 2020 when

she wanted to do something to activate the community and aid mental wellbeing. Together with her husband and a team of around 10 other people, they raised around $3000 for childhood cancer. This year, when she registered again, sixyear-old Aura and eight-year-old Mayush begged to be involved too. Aanchal said the funds raised this year would go to an excellent cause. “Although I haven’t had any personal experience, there are so many horrifying stories in the community [of childhood cancer],” she said. “It’s touching to see how small initiatives can impact the community.” She added that being physically active helps mental wellbeing – a priority during lockdown. The ride is giving them something to look

forward to, and training is getting those endorphins flowing. They’re aiming to raise $1000 for the cause this year. With the weather starting to warm up, the family is taking every opportunity they can to get out on their bikes and explore the local paths. Aancahl said the fundraiser is particularly important to her kids. “They’re proud of what they’re doing and the contribution and difference they’re making in the community. “This fundraiser educates kids as well – life is about much more than doing big things, small initiatives can make a big difference.” To join the team or donate to the ride, visit greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Teams/ TheLocalBikers

Police will be targeting speeding motorists on high risk roads across Casey as part of Operation Bottas. Commencing on Sunday 29 August, Operation Bottas is a high visibility operation aimed at reducing road trauma on rural and major thoroughfares including Ballarto, BerwickCranbourne, A’Beckett, Belgrave-Hallam, Heatherton, King, Fisheries, Evans, Thompsons and Hall roads. There will be a focus on traffic-related offences, particularly speeding. With continued growth, rural and semirural roads are now carrying greater volumes of vehicles, increasing the risk of collision and injury to motorists. Many of these roads are high speed zones of 80km/h or more, again increasing the risk of serious injury when collisions occur. Acting Sergeant Leigh Royal said police would be conducting stationary and mobile speed enforcement to detect speeding drivers and act as a deterrent. “We know that if drivers see police on the road they check their speedo. We will be highly visible and we want to let people know what we are doing – that’s simply trying to keep everyone safe.” Operation Bottas will conclude on Sunday 31 October.

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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I have a five year old chocolate labrador named Ralph who thinks he is a human. What are you most passionate about? Golf. Did you always want to be a pharmacist? As a young boy I always wanted to play football for Geelong, however, quickly realised I have no footy talent. What do you love about being a pharmacist? I love being the problem solver for patients. Helping them to manage their medications and health conditions can make a big difference in their day to day life. What would your last meal be? Brisket and pulled pork. What was your most memorable moment? Being at the 2009 AFL grand final when Geelong beat St. Kilda. What was your favourite subject in school? Physics or biology. What event, past or present, would you like to witness? Moon landing. Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Any combination of friends or family once we are allowed six people over again. What are you currently listening to/watching or reading? Hamish and Andy - The Remembering Project. How would you describe your fashion sense? Train crash. Have you had a pet that has made an impact on your life? Yes, my dog Ralph is always great to put things in perspective. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Pulled pork tacos.

Brendan, pharmacist at Tooradin Pharmacy. 249150 Where is your dream holiday destination? El Nido, Philippines. What were you like as a kid? I’d have to ask my parents - probably annoying and talkative.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS What is your favourite colour and why? Green, as it’s my surname. Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert? I probably lean toward extrovert.

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When it’s spring over here, it’s autumn in the northern hemisphere, and vice versa. If you’re looking for something to keep the kids occupied during remote learning, that’s always a good fact to pull out.

As spring draws on the days get longer. That’s because during this season the Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, increasing the number of daylight hours we experience and bringing warmer weather.

Spring is a good time for growing things! Typically some of the first flowers we see are cherry blossoms, magnolias, tulips and daffodils. It’s also baby season in the animal kingdom.

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Nurse Angie with Shehan and Imasha. 248671 for the travel,” she mused. Imasha and Shehan from Clyde North seized the opportunity to get their vaccinations done together – almost like a cheap date, they laughed. They had some website issues while booking in but were happy to receive confirmation of their Pfizer appointments. They’re getting vaccinated to protect their ageing parents and the rest of their family. “This is for our family and the community,” Imasha said. “We don’t want to be sorry later, so we had better get it done now.” Shehan encouraged other young people to

roll up their sleeves as soon as they could. “Do what’s right for the community, be responsible.” Imasha finished the sentence: “So we can all go back to our normal lives sooner rather than later.” Liam travelled from Aspendale with his mum to get his shot of Pfizer, and he too feels he is doing his bit for the community. “As soon as I saw I was eligible to get it I really wanted to, especially with all these lockdowns - I want to contribute to helping with immunity in Victoria,” Liam explained. “I think everyone who is eligible to get the vaccine should get the vaccine.”

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The mass vaccination hub at Cranbourne Turf Club is a hive of activity: bustling, cheerful nurses and bright-eyed patients, ready to do their bit to help us get out of the Covid pandemic that’s upturned our lives. There’s a steady stream of people flowing through the doors for their appointments, and since the government opened eligibility to Pfizer for people aged 16-30, plenty of younger faces have joined the queue. In fact, across Monash Health’s nine vaccination sites, 38,524 people aged between 18 and 39 booked in between 9 August and 31 August. Some come in on their own, some come in with their partner or parents. All of them have one thing in mind: getting out of lockdown and getting these vaccinations done. For Clyde resident Natasha, getting the vaccine is an altruistic thing. “I work with children with additional needs and I don’t want to put them at risk,” she said. “This Delta variant is pretty scary stuff. “If you don’t want your siblings to get sick, if you work with children, if you don’t want to put anyone at risk, you might as well get the vaccine.” Her parents are fully vaccinated so she was confident that Pfizer would work for her and booked in as soon as she could. She believes the prospect of travelling again will be a key carrot for young people now that vaccines are available to them. “I think a lot of people my age want to do it

The teenager said he got lucky when booking through the State Government’s website and found a spare appointment to book into the day after the expanded eligibility was announced. Asked what he’s most looking forward to doing after restrictions ease, he said, with longing in his voice, that he’s keen to get out and see his friends in person again. “Seeing them in person will be a really nice change.” Another couple doing the double-shot date were Adam, from Berwick, and Taylor from Narre Warren South. They called the booking hotline and said the process was “pretty smooth”. They were ready to go the moment they were told they were now able to get the vaccine. Taylor said she was keen to “get out of lockdown and return to normal life”. “I think getting the vaccination is a step towards that,” she said. “I’m more nervous about the needle itself, not the contents. I don’t like needles!” Adam said. “But you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do.” They encouraged others aged under 30 to have faith in the work of the world’s scientists. “Trust science, trust the government. There’s a lot of stuff on social that you read, but not everything on social media is true,” Adam said. “Trust science and trust the facts,” Taylor added. “Just do your bit and get vaccinated.”

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Check your fence, protect your kids

By Danielle Kutchel The warm hearts at Akoonah Park Men’s Shed are putting the call out for warm clothing and blankets for those in need. On behalf of the Berwick Op Shop and Narre Warren Community Op Shop, the Men’s Shed is appealing for people to donate winter woollies, blankets and warm clothing for people who can’t enjoy the comforts of home. Jumpers, jackets, blankets and coats will all be gratefully received. Tinned and dry food can also be donated things like a can of soup, cereal, pasta or sugar. Food must be sealed and unopened. Donations can be brought to the Akoonah Park Men’s Shed when restrictions allow, and the Men’s Shed members will then take these to the op shops. For more information, visit apms.org.au/ index.php, find the Akoonah Park Men’s Shed on Facebook or call Maurice Hall, president, on 0403 660 844.

Royal Life Saving is asking all Australians with swimming pools to use the weeks before summer to check their pool fencing to protect young children from drowning. In the past decade, more than half of all children aged zero-four who drowned in Australia lost their lives in a backyard swimming pool. Children who drowned often gained access to the pool area through a fence or gate which had fallen into disrepair or a gate which had been deliberately propped open. We know families are under a lot of pressure with lockdowns in place in many parts of Australia. The demands of constant supervision are exhausting. But close supervision is the best way to protect a child from drowning. Our research shows any distractions, such as using mobile phones or doing household chores, while children are near water increases their risk of drowning. A pool fence in good repair can give you precious minutes when a determined toddler unexpectedly wanders off towards the pool. Almost 40 per cent of child drowning happens over the summer months which is why now is the time to get your backyard swimming pool prepared. Adults can access a free home pool safety checklist to make sure their pool area is safe and secure at royallifesaving.com.au/staysafe-active/locations/water-safety-at-home We want all Australians to have fun in the water and stay safe this summer. Please take the time to do a backyard pool safety check – your actions today could save a child’s life. Justin Scarr, CEO, Royal Life Saving

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Tied up swing in lockdown at Tara Court Reserve Playground, Hallam. 249363 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs up To my neighbour Kel who backed a horse called Tooradin on the weekend. A little win in lockdown!

Thumbs up To our awesome teachers and teaching our children online and onsite learning champions.

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Thumbs up To the staff taking care of our loved ones while we can’t visit. Happy fathers day Alan...

Thumbs up To all the health care workers: doctors, nurses, allied health, ambos, hospital cleaners and caterers and those at the testing stations. All heroes.

To me, because I’m awesome.

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To the children who are learning at a great rate during lockdown. Keep it up.

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To being single in 2020 and 2021.

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Thumbs up To anyone who got vaccinated this week! Good work for helping us get out of this sooner and caring for fellow humans.

Thumbs down To restrictions and lockdown still being in place. This isn’t keeping us safe it’s making us more vulnerable to mental health decline, financial ruin, homelessness and more.

Thumbs down To all the people walking around Sweeney Reserve NOT wearing masks and the dog walkers that do not clean up after their dogs.

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The library may be closed, but that doesn’t mean Children’s Book Week was cancelled. Casey Cardinia Libraries got into the spirit with a number of fun online activities for readers. Sarah Litchfield, team leader at Doveton Library, was among those getting into the spirit of the occasion by dressing up as Cruella de Vil. Passionate about children’s literature, Ms Litchfield said parents should begin reading to their children as early as possible to help with their language and literacy development. “It’s a beautiful way of bonding with a child as well,” she said. She said reading doesn’t necessarily need to be books – parents can pick out food labels on trips to the supermarket for example, to inspire kids to think about the words and

what they mean. “Just reading and talking is the most important thing you can do,” she said. Chris Buckingham, chief executive officer of Casey Cardinia Libraries, said books could transport readers to different places. “Books are our passport to other worlds. It is so important during these disrupted times that children are able to exercise their imaginations through reading,” he said. “Children’s Book Week is an opportunity to celebrate reading with the young people our lives and help them navigate their way to happy spaces and places.”

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Farewell to local legend By Hampton Park Bowls Club The Australian Football League and the Hampton Park Bowls Club mourns the sad passing of women’s football pioneer and lawn bowler, Helen Lambert. Helen Lambert joined the Hampton Park Bowls Club in 2007. She came to bowls after a stellar career in women’s football. Helen will be remembered for her sense of humour and her refusal to quit on any challenge. At Hampton Park BC, she quickly became proficient at bowls, finishing with three women’s singles’ championships (2011/12, 2015/16 and 2018/19). Lady president, bar manager, selector and board member were some of the positions held by Helen during her time at the club. She was fiercely competitive when it came to bowls, both against women and men, wanting to be the best. Even when she was in poor health, the will to compete was always there. Helen’s pioneering work had laid the foundation for growing the game of football for women and girls. As a founding committee member of the VWFL, 40 years ago in 1981, Helen was a driver in those first years to what we see in the game now, where the AFLW has added a vibrancy and excitement to the game.

Helen Lambert, left, has been fondly remembered by her bowls club. With a key role in the formation of the Victorian Women’s Football League in 1981 (the earliest ongoing league for women in Australia), Helen was the inaugural captain of the Broadmeadows Scorpions, leading them to a premiership in the first season of the competition. In 1983 she became president of the VWFL,

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was subsequently awarded life membership, and continued to serve as president until 1986. Helen’s legacy will live on in football with the best and fairest medal in the VWFL named in her honour, with the first Helen Lambert Medal backdated to 1983. With the formation of a national women’s

competition in 2017, Helen’s pioneering contribution to the code continues to be recognised by the Lambert-Pearce Medal, awarded to the best and fairest player in the premier division of the VFL Women’s competition. Condolences to the Lambert family and we thank them for her contribution to football.

A golden sprig of resilience Residents are being asked to wear a sprig of flowering wattle as a symbol of resilience and optimism on National Wattle Day. National Wattle Day, which takes place on Wednesday 1 September, recognises our national floral emblem. The golden blooms are also a symbol of unity, and remind us that together we will see this through and prevail over Covid-19. Wattles have seen many seasons in Australia, going back more than 30 million years. They have survived in all sorts of conditions and all manner of difficulties. They remind us that after the difficult times, whether a tough winter, a long drought or an ongoing, wearying pandemic, there is a pay-off - there is gold. In these COVID times, city councils have rallied to lift our spirits by lighting up their landmarks in yellow and green for National Wattle Day. From Perth to Adelaide, Melbourne, Launceston, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane and Townsville, Australia’s national colours of gold and green will be glowing around us both day and night on 1 September. This grass-roots celebration of National Wattle Day on 1 September has gained momentum over the last few years with growing recognition of the importance of wattle in the lives of ordinary Australians.

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Acacia Fimbriata Fringed Wattle at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. 248908 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

At the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne there are more than 70 species of wattle, with that number rising every year. One of those is Acacia Fimbriata Fringed Wattle. This variety is great for a quick screening hedge and comes in multiple forms from dwarf shrub to tree. It lines the grassed area in the gardens with wattle blossoms in late winter and flowers in late winter and early spring. The gardens are also home to Acacia cultriformis ‘standard’ Knife-Leaf Wattle.

This is a grafted standard of Prostrate Acacia Cultriformis and is a quirky alternative to a typical standard plant. The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne also host a rare variety of wattle, Acacia Caerulescens Buchan Blue Wattle. Visitors can see a large specimen in the Forest Garden. It’s considered the fastest growing wattle and can grow to 15 metres. It has spectacular blue leaves and is vulnerable in Victoria, only occurring in the Buchan area in Gippsland.

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The only shadow across all this golden celebration is the myth that wattle pollen causes hay fever and asthma. According to the Wattle Day Association, the most likely allergy triggers are the invisible pollens of introduced grasses and trees that you can’t see. Ask your allergy specialist or visit allergy. org.au/images/ASCIA_PCC_Pollen_allergy_2020.pdf for more information. For more about how you can celebrate National Wattle Day, check out the Wattle Day Association’s website, wattleday.asn.au/

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Getting into Book Week By Danielle Kutchel Covid-19 changed the look of Book Week this year - so we put the call out to members of the community to tell us about their reading habits. Here is part two of our community Book Week special. BRENTWOOD PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE MANAGER JO Who is your favourite author? I am not tied to an author, I will read anything if the subject interests in me. What is currently on your reading list? I have a bio books next to my bed, it has a mix of political history women in leadership and some chick lit in it. Kindle/e-book or hard copy? Hard copy, I love the smell of a book. Why should people get into reading? I love reading because of the memories I can connect to books, such as Go Dogs Go - my dad used to read to me when he was away with the navy as he knew it word for word; and The Silver Brumby series reminds me of family holidays in Corryong. It can transport you to a new word, or open up your own world when you learn something new. BRENTWOOD PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE DANCE TEACHER TANILLE Who is your favourite author? No favourite author, I read depending on my mood and what inspires me. What is currently on your reading list? The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins, The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson, Girl Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis and Becoming by Michelle Obama. Kindle/e-book or hard copy? Hard copy. Why should people get into reading? To relax and unwind . CLYDE NORTH AUTHOR NATHAN BONE Who is your favourite author? Matthew Reilly, hands down. I am also very excited to see what Ernest Cline does in the future, after reading his books Ready Player One and Ready Player Two. What is currently on your reading list? I am currently reading Temple by Matthew Reilly. Following that I am planning to read the Robert Langdon series by Dan Brown, starting with Angels and Demons. Kindle/e-book or hard copy? I am a hard copy reader and always will be. There is nothing better than the feeling of bringing home a new book to read, or that ‘new book smell’. Love it. Why should people get into reading books? Reading books is a great way to relax, or escape. Books can take you to a far off land of wizards and elves, or gripping journey through space, even back in time to an era long before ours. There is a book for everyone out there and it is made super easy today with services like kindle, Google Books, Goodreads and more. NARRE WARREN NORTH MP LUKE DONNELLAN Who is your favourite author? George Orwell. What is currently on your reading list? John Edwards’ “John Curtin’s War”; John Harris’, Craig Jeffrey and Trent Brown’s “India: Continuity and Change in the Twenty-First Century”; Frank McLynn’s “Genghis Khan: The Man who Conquered the World”. Kindle/e-book or hard copy? Always hard copy. Why should people get into reading? To escape into a new world and for intellectual stimulation. GEMBROOK MP BRAD BATTIN Who is your favourite author? Lee Childs. What is currently on your reading list? The Strong Man by Grant Edwards and Run Like Crazy by Tristan Miller. Kindle/e-book or hard copy? Hard copy all the way. Why should people get into reading? Keeps your mind active and I believe in continuous learning. BALLA BALLA COMMUNITY CENTRE’S MAREE CULLINAN Who is your favourite author? Fiona McIntosh. What is currently on your reading list? Breath by James Nestor. Kindle/e-book or hard copy? Hard copy is always my first preference as I love the smell and feel of books. Why should people get into reading? For me berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Nicole Atkinson from Balla Balla dives into a good book. Pictures: SUPPLIED reading takes me on an adventure and into a space where I can escape from the crazy world. BALLA BALLA COMMUNITY CENTRE’S LAUREN MCCARTHY Who is your favourite author? Too many to list - L.M Montgomery, Stephen King, Liane Moriarty, Joe Hill, C.J Tudor, Deidre Purcell, Roddy Doyle, Tim Winton, Joyce Carol Oates to name a few. What is currently on your reading list? After The Flames - Roderic Grigson, Billy Summers Stephen King, a new short story anthology Kindle/e-book or hard copy? i prefer hard copies but also use a tablet for e-books. Why should people get into reading? I read to be entertained and to escape into my imagination. Favourite quote about reading - “Books are a uniquely portable magic.“ - Stephen King NARRE WARREN SOUTH MP GARY MAAS Who is your favourite author? I don’t read very much fiction. I tend to read non-fiction. Having said that, Tim Winton is a favourite. His ocker characters and description of our natural coastlines are all very familiar to me. What is currently on your reading list? I have just finished reading Respect by my parliamentary colleague, Jill Hennessy. Jill speaks to the declining tone of civility in real life and the on-line world. It’s an excellent analysis of the impact that this has on debate, our mental health and ultimately the formation of public policy. It’s an excellent read. Next on the list is a Paul Keating biography by Kerry O’Brien. I suspect that my taste in non-fiction is terribly predictable. Kindle/e-book or hard copy? Hard copy definitely – something about the feel of turning the actual page. Having said that e-books/ kindle are great when you are travelling. I’m yet to try talking books but will do so soon. Controversial I know, but any debate will be done with the greatest respect. Why should people get into reading? Reading is a means of getting lost in thought - thoughts of the author and the thoughts of your own. It opens concepts, views and opinions that you might not have otherwise considered. For me, a descriptive phrase can sometimes mean I will view that concept, feeling or object in those words from then on. Reading has the power to convey this.

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Casey residents step up By Danielle Kutchel Star News photographer Stewart Chambers put on his walking shoes and shouldered his camera for a trek up Narre Warren’s 1001 Steps recently. Despite the drizzly weather, he found others out and about, making the most of their exercise hours and enjoying the incredible view at the top. No doubt the endorphins helped put smiles on people’s faces too! Just remember to please take your rubbish home with you - let’s leave this landmark looking beautiful for our community.

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

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

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

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

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Six ways to sustainability Many years ago I did some work with an established business that understood the value of strategic planning and set specific goals every year. The year I joined them 15 business goals had been set of which 11 were financial. Because the company did a good job of rolling these goals out annually, the staff were very well aware of what the key focus areas were for that year and with more than two-thirds in the financial space, everyone knew that the intention was to make money and save money wherever possible. However, one evening two key staff members rang in sick and so the team leader for that section saw this as an opportunity to save staff costs by not bringing in temporary staff to cover their absence. Unfortunately however, the workload that evening turned out to be higher than expected with the result that quality was well below the normal high standard, the existing staff were put under significant pressure, things were delivered late and customer satisfaction dropped with some regulars not coming back. This is what can happen when a company puts too high degree of focus on one particular aspect of its operation and so to counter this, I derived ‘the Six Foundations for Sustainable Business’. This framework represents six fundamental areas of a business and can be used in a variety

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH of ways, for example when making an important business decision, it can be used to assess the relative merits of each selected alternative with respect to each of these areas. However, the most common reason I apply it is to check whether each of these areas has been properly considered when defining strategic or business goals for an organisation. It is not required that there is the same number of goals for each of the six areas simply that each area be properly considered and appropriate goals be defined. Here’s another way to think about this. Suppose you are a car enthusiast and want to make your standard saloon car go much faster. It might be tempting to think that buying a V8 engine and dropping this in would do the trick (assuming it would fit), but if you could do this, unless you upgrade the brakes, the suspension, wheels and tyres etc, you may not get quite the ride you expect! Fundamentally, this comes down to achieving balance within a business and in fact you

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ATO warns of the top four tax time mistakes to avoid The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed some of the most common mistakes people make at tax time. Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat said that errors range from honest mistakes to people deliberately over-claiming to increase their refund. A small amount of over-claiming by a large number of individuals adds up to billions of dollars, meaning that essential community services are missing out. For example, incorrect work-related expense claims have been highlighted as one of the key drivers of the $8.7 billion tax gap generated by Individuals not in business. Here are the top four mistakes to avoid: 1. Lodging before all your prefill data is available or failing to report all your income “People can lodge now, and if they have all of the information they need to do their re-

turns accurately, that’s ok,” Ms Foat said. “However, we know from previous years that the early birds who lodge in the first weeks of July are far more likely to make mistakes or submit incomplete data. These mistakes may slow down your return, or result in a debt owing to the ATO if we later need to correct the information.” “This tax time will see our sophisticated data-matching systems process an unprecedented amount of information. Our data-matching will help us match what you’ve earned, whether from a traditional 9-5 job, a casual position or sharing economy income. Failing to declare all your income will result in you ending up with a bill when we later match your data.“ 2. Claiming the wrong thing We know that work-related expenses is one area where people commonly make mis-

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pool, cinema, gym, work from home spaces as well as open spaces for entertaining and lounging. “It will also offer a fishing boat and electric car for free use by the homeowners for whenever they choose. They’re the mainstays for us and we’re looking forward to exploring even more opportunities to lean into the Beach Club living offering for those wanting an elevated downsizer experience”, adds James. Lifestyle are champions for facilitating a bigger life for downsizers. They achieve this by building and managing communities for those looking to downsize and move into high quality homes with great facilities. The average of homeowners in their latest communities are 65 years of age with a 50 per cent split between singles and couples. For five consecutive years, Lifestyle has won the Best Community Award from the Urban Development Institute of Australia and is excited at the prospect of adding this community to the ongoing list of awardwinning communities.

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On a quiet street in old Berwick, a book exchange is keeping locals well-read over lockdown. Wilson Street resident Barry set up the mini-library outside his unit in early 2020 to make use of the books that he and his wife Glenys had accumulated over the years. “Rather than throw them out, I thought others might like to read them,” Barry explained. He filled the fridge with the old tomes and painted the side with an outback scene inspired by the couple’s travels through the outback – also making use of his painting skills,

which he hones as part of the Berwick Artists Society. It wasn’t long before passers-by began to take interest in the book exchange, some keeping the books and others replacing them with new items. Barry said there is now a regular changeover of novels, biographies, kids’ books and even the odd classic; he recently enjoyed reading The Count of Monte Cristo. “During Covid shutdowns it’s nice to have something different to read when the choice is there,” Barry said. Find the book exchange on Wilson Street in Berwick.

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Niche brew keeps it real These days when you walk into a bottle shop, there can be hundreds of different craft beers on the shelves. Many of our neighborhood bottleshops now have multiple fridges dedicated to craft beer. If you are a beer drinker, or perhaps like to peruse the shelves at your local, no doubt you’ve asked yourself, what are all these beers and where on earth have they come from?! Well, it really has happened quite quickly, and at a rate only outdone by billionaires going to space!

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20 years in the making! As the 20th lifestyle village launch for the group, Lifestyle Meridian has issued interested people the following invitation to an exclusive inside look. They say practice makes perfect, and we’ve built enough homes to fill the MCG almost six times over. In a little under 20 years, in a little over 20 downsize a community’s later, we’ve built close to 3000 homes for our 3987 happy

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Live well in retirement Retirement villages have always been an attractive proposition for older Australians concerned about keeping up with home maintenance. For many retirees, however, recent months have only just increased their appeal. Jackie, who originally moved to an Aveo retirement village to be closer to her family, says the neighbourly atmosphere and the lowmaintenance lifestyle were just two of the many things that initially drew her to her new home. “It has made life so much easier for me, living here,” she says. “I don’t have to look after a big pool or big grounds, and I don’t have to go far for entertainment if I don’t want to.” “It just had all the facilities that we wanted, and as soon as I walked into the unit, I knew I could live there. It just had a lovely feeling about it, the unit was a good size and you didn’t feel hemmed in at all. I just felt comfortable.” For anyone considering selling their home, the thriving property market is also a major consideration. With record-low interest rates, escalating property growth and high buyer demand, many older Australians are choosing to maximise the sale price of their family home and downsize to a retirement village. If you have been considering the move, to free yourself from home maintenance and live the retirement you have always imagined, discover Aveo Edrington Park in Berwick from the comfort of your home with a video tour or an online consultation. This is a great way to learn about the historical manor and breathtaking grounds, see some of the available units, discover the amenities and social activities, and have your retirement questions answered. Discover retirement living at Aveo Edrington Park for yourself. To find out more, search aveo.com.au/edrington-park or call 9133 8788

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Booth’s Paralympic dream By David Nagel Emma Booth is certainly no stranger to overcoming adversity and the former Berwick local has continued that admirable quality at her second Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Booth - competing in Para-Equestrian Dressage - finished in eighth place in the Grade III Individual Test with a score of 70.059, overcoming an early error to earn qualification for the eight-strong Individual Freestyle Test. Booth and her steed, Zidane, became the first athlete-equine pairing to represent Australia at two Paralympics after they first took on the biggest stage in world sport in Rio in 2016. In Rio, Booth and Zidane finished fifth in the Individual Grade II Test and she was a member of the Australian team that finished ninth in the Team Competition. The 30-year-old, who now lives in Langwarrin, became a paraplegic and suffered multiple injuries after a car accident in April 2013, where a truck jack-knifed and hit her car head

on as her and a friend returned from a horse event in Albury. A severe knock to the head caused a brain bleed, while she also suffered a punctured lung, fractured clavicle, fractured sternum, compound fracture to her left ankle and lifethreatening abdominal injuries. But Booth showed great determination to make an emotional return to the saddle, and soon paired up with Zidane to make her Paralympic dreams come true. Booth was relieved after her first ride in Tokyo, telling channel seven that she was proud of representing Australia in the Paralympic Games. She was also proud of Zidane, after the pair faced an early hiccup. “It was really good, I’m just really happy to be here and representing my country on the world stage for a second time,” Booth said. “I think the performance tonight was really good, there were a few bits where we could have gained a few extra points here and there but overall, I’m just super happy that he (Zi-

dane) stayed with me, he looked after me. “The weather conditions here, it’s pretty humid, he was super, so I’m stoked, really happy.” Booth then explained just how much time and effort went in to facing the judging panel for the first Paralympics in five years. “With any sport there’s so much that goes on behind the scenes to get one athlete here, and I’ve said it before, that I’m the one riding in the arena but there’s a whole team of people that have got me to this point,” she said. “And with horses there’s just a whole other layer of things that need to be done in order to get them here. “I don’t think a lot of people really realise just how much actually goes into, not only getting here, but then keeping the horse sound, getting them on that stage and actually being able to do our thing…. there’s a lot.” Booth became emotional when explaining the impact that Zidane has had on her life since the pair were first introduced on the Mornington Peninsula.

“Zidane has taken me on a journey that is beyond words, he’s really changed my life, and he’ll retire after this,” Booth said, before wiping away her tears. “So again, this was just so good to be able to do what I love with him…for the last time. “He’s an amazing horse and one that is going to be very difficult to replace, so it’s going to be an emotional journey from here on here out.” Booth said Zidane had definitely helped her with the healing process. “Absolutely, after my accident in 2013 he really gave my life purpose and meaning and he’s done for me what I think no other person or people could have done,” she said. “Him and my family and friends at home, and everybody that has supported us on the journey, it’s just been amazing. “It’s just a really big relief to have actually done it and it’s been five years in the making, and that in itself has added a whole other layer to Zidane’s journey and getting him here.”

Local stars earn their chance to shine on the big stage By Nick Creely Four emerging Dandenong Stingray youngsters have been named in the NAB League Combine with plenty of Victorians set to show their wares in front of AFL recruiters. With the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual draft combines will be purely state-based in 2021, but regardless, the emerging AFL stars will have plenty of opportunity to impress with the draft now only a matter of months away. The exciting Mac Andrew (Berwick), Miller Bergman (Berwick), Judson Clarke (Berwick) and Connor Macdonald (Doveton) have all been selected from the Stingrays in what is berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

likely to be a fruitful draft period for the Shepley Oval-based NAB League outfit. Star News Group interviewed Bergman - a beaming runner with plenty of scope for improvement - in May this year, where he spoke about his desire to make it to the AFL level, and how he’s used Covid as a way to improve not only his fitness, but his game. “During games I just try and run as much as possible and be loud, then try and use it when I’ve got it,” he said. “During the Covid lockdown (in 2020) I was running maybe three to four times a week. “5km, 10km, then sometimes a short 1km run to just tick the legs over every now and then.

“Now that training is back, I run once or twice a week. I am preparing for the harder stages if I am able and lucky enough to get there. “I have gone and watched North Melbourne train, I am a mad North Melbourne supporter, I have seen how hard they work at training, I have tried to get that into my own scenario. “Keep fit and work hard, it is never going to get easier the higher you go.” The 2021 NAB AFL Draft Combines - with the Victorian combine to be held on 9 and/ or 10 October in Melbourne - will assess each player’s physical strengths through several tests including 20-metre sprint, agility tests and vertical jump.

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City announce signings By Nick Creely Melbourne City FC is continuing to make key signing announcements as it begins preparations for the A-League and W-League season. The club - which is beginning to settle in nicely to its new home in Casey Fields - have announced the re-signing of W-League captain Emma Checker on a two-year deal. Having joined City in 2019, Checker has made 23 appearances for the club and was named captain last season. Playing in a star-studded team during her first season at City, Checker was part of the record-breaking 2019/20 squad that went through the season undefeated on their way to a premiership and championship double. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders in not just the W-League but country, she received a Matildas call-up for July’s friendlies

against Netherlands and Germany, appearing in both fixtures to now sit on seven international caps. “Emma’s an exceptional leader and having now been at the club for the past two seasons, she knows exactly the way we want to play and will set a great example for the rest of the squad,” W-League head coach Rado Vidosic said. “She is one of the best and most experienced defenders in the W-League and I have no doubt she’ll continue to improve this season.” City has also announced that star New Zealand international Hannah Wilkinson will join the club for the upcoming W-League season. The 29-year-old striker made her 100th appearance for her country earlier this month in the Tokyo Olympics and has scored 26 goals for the national team.

Wilkinson is no stranger to the big stage, having represented New Zealand in the last two Women’s World Cups as well as the last three Olympics. “It’s exciting to have a player with a resume like Hannah’s join us for the upcoming season,” Vidosic said. “She’ll be a goal-scoring threat in the final third for us and she has shown her quality in Europe and on the international stage plenty of times in recent years. “Hannah will provide us with some crucial experience and leadership on the pitch and we expect her to complement our style of play well. “We look forward to her arriving in Melbourne and joining us for pre-season.” City has also announced the re-signing of of defender Chelsea Blissett for the next three seasons after missing all of last season due to

an ACL injury. City’s A-League squad has also confirmed a key signing, with central defender Jordon Hall inking a two-year contract keeping him at the club until the end of the 2022/23 season. A product of City’s Academy, the 23-yearold is an athletic ball-playing central defender who has spent the last two seasons at NPL club Green Gully. “Jordon is a player who came through the City Academy and after two excellent seasons in the NPL with Green Gully, we feel is ready to take the next step at A-League level,” Melbourne City FC Director of Football Michael Petrillo said: “He’s good on the ball, defends well, is mobile and suits the City style of play perfectly. We welcome Jordon back to the club and look forward to him continuing to develop and reach his undoubted potential.”

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Ball change to help skills A focus on better shooting and handling skills for Victorian junior basketball players has led Basketball Victoria to introduce size 5 basketballs for its Under-12 competitions. Following months of in-depth research and a recommendation paper from its High-Performance Head Coaches, Basketball Victoria is excited to implement the change starting in September 2021. This change is in the players’ best interest as the smaller ball helps improve shooting skills at an earlier age. The size 5 ball will allow under-12 players to develop correct techniques with an appropriately sized ball before transitioning to larger basketballs in older age groups. In-game performances, training sessions, external case studies, and a number of interviews formed the basis of a recommendation paper, which was approved by the board of BV in July. The smaller basketball will be introduced to the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) for the 2021/2022 season as well as Junior Country Basketball League (CBL), Country Championships, Metropolitan and Country Jamborees, as well as Skills Days and other High Performance related programs from January 2022. Players will continue to use a size 6 basketball - under-14 boys/under-14 girls and older – and size-7 balls in under-16 boys

and older in Basketball Victoria competitions. “We want to enable Victorian players to develop exceptional shooting skills so they can take their talents to the highest level across Australia and the world,” General Manager – High Performance and Pathway Grant Wallace said. “A size 5 basketball for under-12 competitions will enable players to hone their technique and become better shooters throughout the rest of their time in basketball. “We also believe the policy will enhance enjoyment of the game and in turn allow for better player retention. “Adopting the size 5 basketball will improve our sport across the board and make Victorians even better at higher levels of competition throughout their careers. “I’d like to congratulate Basketball Victoria’s High Performance coaches – Zoe Carr, Ash Arnott, Jenni Screen and Nathan Cooper-Brown – for completing this groundbreaking paper and helping propel Victorian basketball to even greater heights.” The recommendation paper cites several case studies overseas that show a positive correlation in both performance and enjoyment with appropriately sized equipment including the International Journal of Sport Science and Coaching (2019).

It was a divisive performance that generated plenty of chatter, particular on social media. But one thing is for certain about Western Bulldogs livewire Cody Weightman - he’s a young man well and truly built for the big stage. The Beaconsfield boy absolutely lit up the AFL Finals on Sunday afternoon, kicking four goals in his finals debut against Essendon, who couldn’t overcome the Dogs to go down by 49 points in the elimination final. Weightman kicked two of his four goals in the game-breaking third term, proving the match winner with some ice-cool kicking for goal, but his six free kicks for the match draw the ire of opposition supports and observers, with all of these goals from free-kicks. His coach, Luke Beveridge was however full of praise for the young star, playing just his

17th match of AFL football. “He was brilliant, Cody. In the air and on the ground. And he obviously kicked straight,” Beveridge said post-match. “He’s come on in leaps and bounds this year, Flea. I’m rapt for him. To see what he did today, in such a big game. “He’s such a great young fella, and a very talented young player. He’s so important for the way we do things.” While the free kicks were certainly controversial at times, it was the former Dandenong Stingray’s defensive actions were also noticeable, with plenty of pressure and energy applied in the forward half in the slippery and cold conditions in Tasmania. Weightman’s Bulldogs now face a stern test in the semi-final against the Brisbane Lions this weekend, who are coming off a tough qualifying loss to premiership favourites Melbourne.

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Tigers hunt for local stars By Nick Creely There’s no secret that talented Victorian young cricketers, and certainly from the south-east, enjoy playing cricket at Richmond, but more importantly flourish in the highly successful program under Shannon Young. The Tigers continue to build a strong reputation for developing some of Victoria’s most talented cricketers, with an influx of underage state representatives, contracted players and emerging youngsters making for one exciting list at Central Reserve. Names like Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitch Perry and Wil Parker are already well-known, having come through the program and now flourishing at state level, but there are more success stories on the horizon. Young told Star News that it’s certainly an exciting time for the club, who are in the midst of a five-year plan to bring together the list and hopefully build into sustained success, both on-field and in progressing its players to the next level. “It’s mostly young guys, the list we’ve built over the last few years, everyone’s in agreement, it’s pretty talented,” he said. “Our job is to give these guys opportunities at first and second XI level and let them find their feet and understand the standard and individually what they need to upskill in. “We made the decision three years ago to take on an AFL model I guess - traditionally, you have 13 or 14 guys you consider really crucial to your first XI plans, but we expanded that out to 20, particularly with Covid and one-day cricket, what we’ve seen is more interruptions, so we had to extend those guys. “That’s the path we’ve gone down - in the last two years, we’ve played just over 30 guys in first XI cricket.” The Tigers have had very little movement this off-season, locking away their exciting crop of kids, but have injected some experience in, with Berwick premiership player and ex-Casey-South Melbourne club champion Brendan Rose linking with the club in an exciting playing-coaching capacity. “Rosey’s come across, he’s played some T20s for us, and he’ll probably increase our depth, and he’ll come across in a bowling coach capacity as well,” Young said. “In terms of having a young group, if you’re going to go out and get senior guys, you want someone that’s going to offer a lot to the group, so Rosey’s much a recruit from an off-field perspective as much as on-field. “He’s a good player, and from a depth point of view we expect he’ll be thereabouts.” While on experience, the Tigers will be once again led by skipper Dom Matarazzo, who Young praised for his exceptional “communication skills”, while reigning Ryder Medalist Scott Edwards is locked in again but will only play eight to ten games because he will be representing Netherlands in the T20 World Cup this year.

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Singh, all-rounder Dylan Tibbals, Zac Sleeman, Kyle Viccars all exciting talents. Local pair Yash Pednekar and Jono D’Rozario who are continuing to build their game will also be key players in 2021/22, with spots in the first and second XI set to be hotly contested. Young said the pair - hailing from Dandenong District Cricket Association clubs North Dandenong and Buckley Ridges respectively are ones to keep an eye on this season. “All those names are in a developmental phase so expect good things from all of them, but two who are a bit older are Pednekar and D’Rozario who I’m really excited about,” he said. “Both Vic Country representatives, Jono was captain, and there’s never been a question mark over Yash’s talent, he really broke through in the twos with some big hundreds and put together some strong performances in the ones. “Those guys are exciting - (Dylan) Tibbals is another one, he’s had injuries and manages that well, so if he gets a fair crack, he’s got xfactor - can take a new ball and whack it with the bat, has an arm like a cannon, and if there’s

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a focus on one-day games, we expect him to really come to the fore.” With Covid-19 lockdowns preventing another proper pre-season, Young said it was a challenging time, but remains hopeful that cricket will resume soon. “It’s near impossible to (plan) be fair there’s some certain stuff, we had last year as a bit of a benchmark so we know it can be done,” he said. “In terms of the playing group, we’re not super big on Zoom, most of my guys sit there all day with school and stuff - we’ve done a couple of little things, like a trivia night, split guys into groups. “But in terms of planning, and practice matches, you’re basically putting a line through it until you get the go ahead. “Obviously you’re governed by restrictions and how that looks for training - you’ve got to be hopeful and put on a bit of a brave face for your blokes. But planning goes out the window.” The Tigers are fixtured to take on Dandenong at home to kick off the season, with Cricket Victoria hoping the season will start on 2 October.

Cricket Victoria Premier fixture a cat with nine lives By Nick Creely Cricket Victoria (CV) is hoping for the Victorian Premier Cricket season to begin on Saturday 2 October, but have released a breakdown of the season which is based around nine different scenarios. In a document seen by Star News Group, CV has confirmed that the plans are in place for the season to begin on the first weekend of October, provided that lockdown ends on or before 10 September, which would give clubs ample time to complete at least three weeks of pre-season training. “Due to the current Covid situation, we again find ourselves in a position of uncertainty about the commencement of the 2021/22 Premier Cricket season,” CV told clubs. “To ensure the clubs, players, coaches and officials have some clarity about what the season will look like, CV Management in collaboration with the Premier Cricket Operations Advisory Group have developed a number of different scenarios which will be implementberwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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The one-dayers in the first scenario would conclude before the red-ball cricket starts, which is slated for Saturday 27 November. This would mean that the men’s grand final would be played on Friday 8 April-Sunday 10 April.

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