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By Danielle Kutchel Most of us would agree that the past 18 months have been difficult.

But spare a thought for those embarking on the journey of parenthood.

Covid-19 has disrupted the regular occasions and events that mark that journey, leading to a very different experience for many parents and in some cases, mental ill-health.

But support is available.

For more, turn to page 14 Pearcedale mum Jade and her son Oscar.

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Disaster Road

By Danielle Kutchel Drivers have blasted the safety of BaxterTooradin Road, describing it as a disaster, despite a recent State Government safety upgrade.

Multiple drivers who regularly travel the road have told Star News the section between Fisheries Road and the South Gippsland Highway is riddled with potholes and unsafe to drive on.

One driver described it as “an unmitigated disaster”.

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keep appearing making it a bumpy ride.”

A Department of Transport spokesperson said the safety barriers were installed “to reduce road trauma and save lives”.

Between 2013 and 2017, 13 people were seriously injured on Baxter-Tooradin Road between Fisheries Road and the South Gippsland Highway, eight of which were caused by headon collisions between vehicles “The Department of Transport regularly inspects the road network, including BaxterTooradin Road, to identify any potential hazards to road users and carry out appropriate maintenance,” the spokesperson said.

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I would have expected the surface of the road would be better,” he said.

It’s rough as. Dangerous as hell, I reckon.”

Another regular user of the road said she didn’t think the roadworks had made the road any safer.

“There are no lights whatsoever, so when driving at night time it is confusing to see where the lanes are heading, especially with the safety barriers interspersed in the middle of the road, coming out of nowhere in the dark,” she said.

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works on the section of road in April this year, installing flexible safety barriers on the left side and centre median.

The road was also resealed and widened, and reflective markers were installed to improve visibility.

But one driver, who uses the road on a daily basis, said he was “irritated” the government had spent 18 months and several million dollars only for the road to turn into “a piece of crap”.

“The road surface is so bad that it’s constantly being potholed by the trucks and traffic.

“After spending that much money and time,

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Witnesses sought

Police investigate Clyde crash

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Hit-run victim Rolf Norman is looking for answers after being struck by a car and left on the road unconscious.

Many times, Mr Norman from Endeavour Hills had rode without calamity to Hallam railway station as part of his daily commute.

About 12.30pm on 17 June, the 64-yearold cycled south along the footpath of Hallam South Road near Keeble Drive when struck by a driver reversing from a driveway.

His hip struck the car window as he flipped onto the road, striking the back of his head.

“They’ve hit the brakes too late. If it was a faster impact, I would have been thrown into the middle of Hallam South Road.”

Mr Norman woke up alone in the middle of Keeble Drive. He stood and dusted himself off, then was struck by agony in his knee, elbow and neck.

He took all safety precautions – a bright reflective vest, two rear lights, a flashing light on the front and a helmet that he says saved his life.

Though it didn’t prevent concussive sideeffects for weeks.

By some misfortune, Mr Norman had taken his bike cam off that day.

He’s seeking witnesses who may have seen the crash or recorded it on dash-cam. As a clue, his bike has been marked by blue paint.

“I can’t report it to the police without any evidence.”

The St John of God hospital worker recuperated next door in Casey Hospital for 12 days,

Rolf Norman was struck by a car on his way to work at St John of God Hospital on 17 June. 249808 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS then was back at work a week later.

He has since taken a further month off with anger, anxiety, mood swings and chronic headaches.

“It’s not a fun thing. You just want to put a pillow over your face.”

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Officers from the Public Order Response Team responded to a two-car collision in Clyde North.

Investigators were told a white Mitsubishi ute was travelling on BerwickCranbourne Road when it collided with a red Subaru sedan near the intersection of Thompsons Road just before 4.30pm on Friday 10 September.

The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 44-year-old Balaclava man, returned an alleged positive breath test of .260.

His license was immediately suspended for 12 months and he is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving and other traffic related offences.

The 24-year-old woman driving the Subaru was issued with two penalty notices after it was found she was a learner driver who was unaccompanied at the time.

She was also issued with a penalty notice for failing to produce her learner permit.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone who witnessed the collision or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Powerful message in Nuha’s winning masterpiece

By Danielle Kutchel Ten-year-old Nuha Azam, from Cranbourne North, has been an artist from a very young age.

Her mother, Shakara, said she has been drawing since the age of three.

Nuha’s early childhood teacher told Shakara that her daughter would have a “bright future” with her talents – and those words have turned out to be prophetic.

Nuha has just won a state drawing competition for the third year in a row, and her colourful artwork now adorns the content of multiple government agencies.

Nuha was named as one of the Victorian winners of the National Child Protection Week art competition, and received a certificate and prize for her artistic endeavours.

She also won in 2019 and 2020.

This year, Nuha’s entry depicts what she wants a happy and safe neighbourhood to look like, with a hospital for doctors to be able to quickly save people’s lives, a library to borrow books, schools and shops within walking distance, a play centre, parks and diverse families all talking and playing together.

Her poster was featured prominently during National Child Protection Week – from 5-11 September – on the social media and websites of organisations like Aruma, Banyule Community Health, the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation, Centacare Catholic Family Services and more.

Shakara said she was incredibly proud of her daughter’s achievement.

“It is a very proud moment that she is help-

ing organisations and agencies across Australia.

“We did not know this simple drawing could support such a big thing.”

Over the years she has seen Nuha’s work grow in expression and technique.

“She puts so much colour and meaning in them,” Shakara said.

Nuha said she takes inspiration from the world around her.

“I think first, then I look at some real pictures or images and then I make a masterpiece,” Nuha said.

“It’s a hobby for me. I like doing it because when I draw I like to do what’s in my brain and put it on a piece of paper, because I like to show my mum what I drew and she gets really happy.”

She hopes to be a doctor when she grows up but would also like to try selling her art on the side.

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What does your work at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House involve?

My role at BPNH is quite varied! I take bookings from our regular hirers and also for private functions.

I also do reception and admin tasks and assist our manager, Jo. Tell us a fun fact about yourself.

I never crawled as a baby. Totally skipped it and just got up and walked.

What is your favourite cuisine?

Thai. I love Asian cuisine.

Who is your biggest inspiration?

I’m inspired by lots of people. Jacinda Arden, Turia Pitt, my mum.

If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

I’m a terrible cook! Spaghetti bolognaise is my (only!) stand out dish.

If you were Prime Minister for a day, what would be the first thing you would do?

I would work on reducing poverty and homelessness in Australia.

What are you most looking forward to when lockdown ends?

Going on a holiday with my beautiful family.

Why are neighbourhood houses so important for the community?

Neighborhood houses are a wonderful place for people to come together, to learn, to create friendships and to feel a sense of belonging within the community.

What do you love about the Casey community?

The City of Casey is Victoria’s fastest growing municipality!

We’ve got lots of wonderful diversity and lots of young families.

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In Victoria, the number of children in care has increased by 27 per cent in the last five years, according to a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. More than 2000 of them are under the age of five.

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You don’t need any special qualifications to be a foster carer. You just need to be over 21 and able to provide a child with their own room in a safe environment.

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There are different types of foster care, including: respite care where you give full-time carers, parents or guardians a regular break; emergency care, which is for children who are at risk and need a placement immediately; short-term care, which can last a few weeks to six months; and long-term care, which is for children who need a longer stay of more than six months.

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Clyde school funds boost A Clyde school has shared in a State Government funding boost for infrastructure and upgrades across the Catholic and independent education sectors.

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale announced that St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School in Clyde North was one of 34 projects across Victoria to share in $70 million under round three of the Non-Government Schools Capital Fund.

The Non-Government Schools Capital Fund delivers new schools and upgrades that increase capacity and modernise facilities.

It also supports the removal of asbestos and cladding.

St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School will receive $5m for the development of the new school, including the construction of an administration building, a teaching and learning centre comprising 10 general learning areas, and other associated spaces.

More than one-third of Victorian students attend Catholic or independent schools.

“Every Victorian student deserves the opportunity to thrive and be their best when it comes to their education – and we’re proud to support better facilities for every school, whether it’s government, independent or Catholic,“ Ms Crugnale said.

“This fund will get vital projects off the ground to improve students’ learning and expand facilities in growing areas – giving all Victorian schools access to facilities and classrooms that will lead them to bright futures.“ Director of Catholic education for the Diocese of Sale, Maria Kirkwood, said the school

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale. was much needed in Clyde North to cater for the growth that was being seen in the area.

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Rewards of foster care

By Danielle Kutchel The Covid-19 pandemic has put added pressures on families and more than ever, Australia has a shortage of foster carers.

During Foster Care Week from 12-18 September, leading child welfare organisation Anglicare Victoria is shining a spotlight on the urgent need and great reasons why people should give foster caring a go.

Around 46,000 Australian kids are in foster care.

Most of these children enter the foster care system through no fault of their own; often they are under a child protection order. Many are deemed to be at risk of violence, neglect or abuse in their family environments.

Some families may simply not have the capacity to provide their children with the care and protection they need due to illness, financial reasons, or an unexpected change in circumstances.

Anglicare Victoria chief executive officer Paul McDonald said Foster Care Week was the perfect time to consider opening your home and heart to kids in need.

“In Victoria alone more than 14,000 children and young people are under care and protection orders.

“The Covid crisis has put many carers under additional stress, resulting in a number taking a well-deserved break from fostering,” he said.

“In our agency alone, we urgently need around 90 new foster carers to give children a safe, stable and supportive home.

“Across the state of Victoria, the number of new foster carers needed could very likely exceed 700. The situation is dire.”

Cranbourne couple Brenda and Zoe have been foster carers for more than 10 years.

Zoe got into foster caring by providing respite care for children with disabilities.

Zoe, Brenda and their daughter Maddi, who is now in their permanent care.

Over the years they have provided respite, short-term, overnight emergency care and long-term and permanent care to more than 30 kids.

“I think for us in particular we knew there was a need and had the time, love and space in our home and life to share so decided there

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was no better way than to help support some of the thousands of kids out there that are in need,” she explained.

Zoe and Brenda currently care for two children – an almost-one-year-old and a threeyear-old – who came to them as babies.

They also care for a 21-year-old who is in care under NDIS funding and a 19-year-old who lives with the family part-time.

One of the biggest challenges is that you don’t always know how long the child will stay with you for, Zoe explained.

There are also processes to be followed to ensure child safety, and the “heartbreaking” moment when a child leaves, often to go to a different place of care.

But ultimately, being a carer is rewarding, she added, knowing that you’ve done what you can to provide a child with a bit of stability.

“Fostering is not always easy, particularly when for instance they may die young, or be reunified against the child’s best wishes but in so many other ways it’s one of the best things I can think of to do,” Zoe said.

“It doesn’t take anything special, just someone willing to open up their home and heart to caring for a young person who needs some support and stability for a while to help them achieve their full potential in life.”

According to Anglicare Victoria, it normally takes three to six months to go through the assessment and training process.

Foster carers are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses related to the care of the child or children, and are supported throughout the process.

Anglicare Victoria is currently looking for all types of foster carers, but particularly those that are willing to take in children for a short to long term period.

School-aged children are often the most difficult to place and carers willing to take in such children are urged to reach out.

Foster carers can be adults who are single, married, in same-sex relationships, older, younger, with or without their own kids.

“Anyone with empathy, compassion, resilience and dependability should consider giving it a go,” Mr McDonald said.

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In Casey and Cardinia, road fatalities have been on an alarming rise in the past several years, and since 2016 almost 60 people have passed away. The risk of injury or death on the road cannot be eliminated other than by ending road use. That said, we know the risk can be managed.

The Andrews Labor Government’s approach to road safety involves the cutting of speed limits. This is an approach I reject. The key to managing risk on our roads is better drivers, better vehicles and better roads.

Labor has been in government for 17 of the past 20 years. They have overseen the deterioration of roads in that time and they continue to cut the budget and have a lax approach to road safety. All we see from Labor is band-aid actions, like reducing the speed limit, instead of focussing on addressing the environmental aspects that play a large part in road trauma; road design, and active road management.

Labor’s approach to date has borne some awful results. Take Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road for example. 34-year-old Tess Clark and her unborn son, Asher were tragically killed in a horror head-on crash on 4 February, while Tess and husband Shane’s two young sons, Archer and Hunter, were injured but are thankfully now OK. A few days later, a scooter rider – Don, who was a 60-year old father of two and grandfather of five - was left for dead after a hit and run incident. Sadly, Don passed away soon after.

In early 2016, the Andrews Labor Government was aware of the safety concerns held by residents on this road. It then two took years for a grand announcement that the road would be upgraded ‘soon’. Yet now, five years on, not a single contract has been signed or a

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risking their lives going about everyday tasks, like driving to work or taking the kids to school.

Reducing speed limits or installing wire rope barriers is not addressing the core problem – the shocking and dangerous condition of road surfaces.

The Andrews Labor Government is ripping $1.5 billion out of the TAC over the next four years, which is money that should be used to make our roads safer. Daniel Andrews and his Labor Government must immediately reinstate this money, or he will have to wear the consequences of his decision.

It’s time to get back to basics and build and repair roads properly the first time.

Brad Battin, Liberal MP for Gembrook

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sod turned. By current estimations the road will not be upgraded until 2025 at the earliest.

In the last five years, several accidents have occurred and lives lost due to road conditions, just on this road alone. The only changes that had been during the same period is a reduction in the speed limit.

Labor is quick to spruik about funding road upgrades, but are Victorians actually seeing any real improvement? Rather than using funding for expensive billboards and grandiose project announcements, the Andrews Labor Government should be focusing on actually fixing roads, and fixing them properly.

Victorian motorists are sick of the waste, mismanagement, and a lack of plan from the Andrews Labor Government. They are sick of

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September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men.

One in six Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85 – many of them far younger than that.

In Australia 17,000 men will be diagnosed with this cancer in 2021 – that’s 45 men each and every day.

Currently there are 230,000 men and their families affected by prostate cancer in Australia.

In many ways, Greg Johnstone from Berwick is on a journey with prostate cancer that is not too different from many other men.

But his recovery has an interesting and unusual twist!

Greg was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August 2020 at the age of 59. Some time before, he had requested his GP to initiate periodic blood tests – known as the PSA test which can indicate that prostate cancer might be present in the body.

After a number of years, the PSA results caused the GP to refer him to a urologist for further investigation.

Following a scan and a biopsy, the diagnosis was confirmed – Greg definitely had prostate cancer.

He got this news while driving on the highway at 80km/h – not the best place to be at a time like that!

After the news sank in, Greg says he thought,“I have prostate cancer. OK, the world is still here and so am I, so how do we deal with this?”

Over the following weeks, Greg had a number of consultations with the specialist team at Monash Health, providing information about various treatment options he could consider.

Based on his age and the level of cancer

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YOUR VOICE diagnosed, Greg decided surgery was the best option.

Surgery was scheduled for mid-November 2020 and in the intervening weeks Greg’s family and friends gave him great support – including his kids and some of their friends taking part in The Long Run – a 72km challenge to complete during four weeks as a fundraiser for prostate cancer research.

All of this was going on during the Melbourne Covid lockdowns of 2020.

Following successful surgery at Casey Hospital to remove the prostate gland – thus also removing the cancer - Greg came home after a few days and started on the normal six-week recovery programme.

Removal of the prostate involves major abdominal surgery, so recovery includes lots of rest, no heavy lifting, no driving and limited exercise.

He also continued the pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises that he’d commenced before surgery.

Amongst other things, the prostate gland acts as a valve for the bladder, so after it’s removed this function has to be done solely by the pelvic floor muscles.

Greg says, “It’s now 10 months after surgery and I’m well on the path to full recovery.“ “I am active on the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) Support Group Facebook page and earlier this year I joined the South Eastern Prostate Cancer Support Group that meets on the third Wednesday evening of each month at Dandenong RSL (or on

Zoom during lockdowns).

“I find it very helpful to have others to talk with that understand the journey and I learn something new at every meeting.”

But that’s not the end of the story.

“During 2020, like many, I found myself working from home. Watching whatever sport was still happening helped to keep some sort of normality,“ he said.

“As a motor racing fan, I was hooked when I saw the approach they took in the USA and here in Australia by taking the racing online.

The online service iRacing is an open platform for anyone anywhere in the world to join. I’m too old (now 60), time-poor and can’t afford to race real cars, so this suited me.

“One of the features of iRacing is the ability to have custom paint schemes on the cars - anything from copies of real race cars to your own creation. So, with PCFA’s approval, I’ve ‘repainted’ my cars in their blue colour scheme and with their logo and messaging showing prominently. This is my contribution to spreading the word and raising awareness about prostate cancer.

“I’m currently racing two nights per week in an Australian series in V8 Supercars and Porsche 911 Cup cars, both in similar colour schemes. These races are broadcast live on YouTube, so anyone can watch. I have also updated the paint scheme on most of the other cars I race in iRacing, so the prostate cancer message is there every time I get on the track.

“So, if you haven’t done so already and you’re over 45 years old, talk to your GP about a simple blood test to get things started and, like I have on my race cars - #getchecked for prostate cancer.”

For more information about prostate cancer and available support, contact Denis Green, leader of the South Eastern Prostate Cancer Support Group – ph. 0459 609 619; email southeasternpcsg@gmail.com cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Amina hits high goals

By Danielle Kutchel A young woman from Darfur in Sudan is encouraging others to aim high and achieve their dreams, as she takes the first steps on her own career path.

Cranbourne resident Amina Ali recently graduated from university with a Bachelor of Criminology and is well on her way to becoming a social worker.

The 22-year-old has overcome numerous challenges to get there.

When she arrived in Australia at the age of eight, she spoke no English.

She was enrolled in the Noble Park English Language School for a year to pick up the language but said that even learning the alphabet was “so difficult”.

Nevertheless, she persisted with the backing of her family.

“My dad wanted his children to succeed and become the better tomorrow,” she said.

She managed to learn the alphabet in just months, and started primary school in grade four.

She had support from charitable organisations that helped encourage her in her studies.

But Amina said she struggled in year 12 too, with people recommending she do VCAL as they didn’t think she would be capable of VCE. “I felt like people doubted me, like I couldn’t make it.

“But ever since I was in primary school, I was a hard worker and a pusher,” she said.

She made it through mainstream VCE English and got good scores in Legal Studies and History, then moved on to a Diploma in Family and Youth Intervention before enrolling at university.

“I felt like it was a dream come true,” she said.

Amina paid tribute to her friends, who created a support network around her to help her succeed, and her “incredible” high school English teacher Mr Shinkfield, her history teacher Mr Lenard, and her university teachers Dr Graham and Professor Watson.

She said she’ll focus on the job hunt once Covid restrictions ease, but has her sights set on social work.

“A lot of the kids in the Sudanese community are all over the media for being involved in crime.

“By them reading stories like mine, I want to make a change.”

Amina said she also wants to encourage young people in her community to achieve whatever their own dream is.

“Everybody is great in their own way and everything is achievable if you put your mind to it, she said.

“We need to support them in whatever they wish to endeavour.”

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Our community and neighbourhood houses are places of connection.

During lockdown, many have continued to offer their programs and services online in a sign of just how dedicated their staff and volunteers are to the community’s wellbeing.

To mark R U OK? Day last week, we asked them how they’re feeling and what tips they have for those finding lockdown six to be particularly tough.

Daniella Maloney, teacher at Foundation Learning Centre, Narre Warren It’s a really hard time for students who are feeling like their world is out of their control and they are unable to predict what the future holds for them.

I suggest controlling what you can, go to bed at a reasonable time (don’t think that just because you’re not attending school onsite that you can game all night), set an alarm to wake up at least an hour before your first class.

Eat breakfast or have a piece of fruit, get your body moving even if it’s a stroll around the block. Work to your school timetable ensuring that you have screen time breaks.

Talk to your parents, caregivers or teachers about how you are feeling, we don’t have all the answers (and are also feeling frustrated with the situation) but we are all here to support you. It is absolutely normal to not feel OK with the current situation but if you’re feeling overwhelmed, work with your teachers to break tasks down into achievable chunks and write a list so that you can tick something off at the end of the day and experience even the smallest amount of success and build from there.

The first step is reaching out and saying ‘I’m not OK’.

Maree Cullinan, manager at Balla Balla Community Centre, Cranbourne East Supporting people can be as simple as a phone call or a text just to let people know you are thinking of them.

I support my own mental health in the same way, staying connected, meditation (we run this through the centre via teleconferencing), walking (we have staff walking challenges), reading, and gardening now the weather has improved.

It is not a weakness to say you are not OK, it is a strength.

Lauren McCarthy, staff member at Balla Balla Community Centre, Cranbourne East It’s OK not to be OK during challenging time.

Acknowledge your feelings and try to then focus on something positive ie. seeds sprouting, wattle blooms, listening to music, reading, walking (and talking) with a friend, phone calls to loved ones.

The team at Balla Balla Community Centre have recently created a step-challenge walking group where we post photos of our walks, the number of daily steps achieved and support each other. It’s a fun way to stay motivated and connected with each other while we are working from home. We are all feeling the benefits from the fresh air and exercise. We are also a very determined team – if it’s bucketing down, we walk laps of our houses much to the

amusement of our families. I also attended a Growing Veggies At Home workshop for Science Week and feel a little more confident in pottering about in my garden.

Mary, manager at Oakgrove Community Centre, Narre Warren South Call your loved ones (family or friends) instead of texting, this makes a real positive impact in supporting their mental health.

For a relaxing hobby, wear your shoes and just get outside every day for at least 15 minutes.

Girija, finance officer at Oakgrove Community Centre, Narre Warren South Remember, most of your stress comes from the way you respond, not the way life is. Adjust your attitude,.change how you see things.

Look for the good in all situations.Take the lessons and find new opportunities to grow. Let all the extra stress, worrying and overthinking go.

Brooke, booking officer at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, Berwick R U OK day is a day close to my heart. I try to ask those around to me how they are, and to truly listen, often. I let them know that they are never alone, there is always somewhere to turn. During lockdown, self-care has been paramount to me staying well. A good book, a glass of wine, a quiet walk alone - the little things help to fill my bucket. My favourite way to relax is to lay down, close my eyes and pop in some headphones and play a podcast or meditation track.

Jo, manager at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, Berwick “R u OK?” is such an easy question to ask but we need to listen and look for the real answer.

During these lockdowns, it’s so important that we stay connected with each other and have someone we can really talk to, and be honest with. We need that safe person to whom we can say no I’m not OK, and they will be there to support you. When you find that person, keep them!

As a family we have tried to break up the ‘groundhogness’ with a special ‘cafe’ breakfast at home, a movie night with snacks, and little things that are able to brighten our days.

Personally nothing can go past a little grazing platter, a cider and a Netflix binge for a good laugh (or cry) to help me reset.

Steph, Soul Sisters facilitator at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House During our Soul Sisters sessions, we have been chatting about the importance of self-care and some tips and tricks to really take time out to be able to dedicate time ourselves. We made jars filled with colourful sticks and each stick had an activity or quote that that ladies could look at and do or remember.

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Mark marks 45 not-out

By Danielle Kutchel You wouldn’t know it just by looking at him, but Mark Oldfield, the store manager of Coles in Cranbourne West, recently celebrated a pretty big milestone.

Mr Oldfield has just notched up an incredible 45 years working at Coles – an impressive feat in a time when job turnover is the norm.

It all began on 2 August 1976, after Mr Oldfield, then 17, saw an advertisement in the paper for a position with a Coles Variety store.

He attended an interview in the city and was offered a full-time job.

Mr Oldfield completed his training at the Coles Variety store in Prahran before moving to the Vermont South store.

He was then transferred to the supermarket side of the business about six months later – a role he preferred, because it was faster paced.

The stores back then were nothing like the stores we know today, but Mr Oldfield said you could tell which way the wind was blowing.

“You could see supermarkets were going to expand. It was a great career move because the Coles Variety stores have all gone,” he mused.

Since then he has worked through all the different supermarket departments; he’s been a grocer, done a stint as assistant store manager and eventually became a store manager.

The first store he managed was in South Richmond on Swan Street, about 38 years ago, he recalled.

He also worked in Warrnambool as assistant store manager for a time in his early 20s.

Mr Oldfield’s jobs at Coles have taken him through the western, northern, eastern and south eastern suburbs.

Over his 45 year tenure, he’s met many different faces.

“I’ve been lucky to work with so many different people from so many walks of life,” he said.

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Mark Oldfield celebrates his 45-year career at Coles. 250379 “It’s taught me a lot about our country and community. It’s fascinating to meet people from different countries and cultures.”

Then of course, there’s the technological advancements that have taken hold over the past four decades.

In the early days of Mr Oldfield’s career, there were no mobile phones or emails.

“Technology has been the biggest change,” he explained.

“When I first started, we had a big folder and walked around and ordered stock with a pen.

“Now we have auto-replenish where the system tells you when stock is coming in.

“We work in bigger volumes now. We’ve got so much range.”

He said he’d recommend a career at Coles for anyone who is hard-working and willing to learn.

Mr Oldfield said he certainly has no plans to go anywhere any time soon.

“I’m still enjoying it - if I didn’t, I would have gone!

“While I’m still enjoying it, I’ll keep going.”

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Speak up on town future

By Danielle Kutchel

Windermere is hoping to hear from families living in Cranbourne about their views on their community.

Windermere is calling for Cranbourne families to have their say on what they want the future of their community to look like.

The family and community services organisation is seeking feedback on its upcoming five-year Communities for Children strategic plan.

As part of the development of the plan, Windermere is conducting Project Kids 3977, a community engagement program to hear more from families living in the 3977 postcode.

Through the program, Windermere hopes to find out what children and families: Love and value now in Cranbourne.

The challenges they face.

Their hopes for in the future.

The support they might need to create the future they want.

What a child friendly community looks like to them.

The information collected will be used by Windermere to develop future programs and services.

Project Kids 3977 will take place from now until Sunday 17 October and will include online and face-to-face activities, depending on Covid restrictions.

To have their say, people living in the 3977 postcode can take part in an online survey and go in the running to win one of five $100 vouchers.

To find out more or access the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/ProjectsKids3977-CommunitySurvey The survey is private and confidential, and you do not have to provide your name or contact details.

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Gelato vibes come to town

By Danielle Kutchel A new gelato store in Cranbourne is promising to serve up scoops of colour and joy to the community.

Augustus Gelatery is gearing up for the opening of its new store in Cranbourne West this week, just in time for the school holidays and the warmer weather.

Augustus Gelatery brand manager Amie Surridge said customers could expect high-quality ingredients and a happy vibe when they enter the store.

To celebrate the opening, the store will be running a colouring competition to keep kids entertained over the holidays, and a special peanut butter cookie dough flavour thanks to a collaboration with Melbourne company DohBoy. Ms Surridge said the store would bring a sweet treat to lockdown.

“People want that little bit of joy in their lives and we can provide that quite easily,” she said.

“We all just want something exciting to look forward to and gelato always brings that.”

Augustus Gelatery will open at 1/930A Thompsons Road, Cranbourne West on Friday 17 September at noon.

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Setting stage for return

By Danielle Kutchel Lockdown has forced the postponement of another community theatre show – but the cast and crew are hoping that at some point, the show will go on.

BATS Theatre Company has been forced to postpone its show, The Full Monty, twice now thanks to separate lockdowns.

The show was originally scheduled for last year and some auditions had already been completed when lockdown was called, and the decision was made to postpone the show to 2021.

Earlier this year, people turned out in droves to audition for the remaining roles – so much so that the show has a bigger cast than expected.

Director of the show, Michelle Zintschenko, said there had been a sense of optimism amongst all those who had auditioned to take part – a feeling that “life is short, let’s get out and do something”, she said.

The cast and crew began rehearsing in earnest and were ready to hit the stage.

“Everything was ready to go, when we were told we were going into lockdown on what was supposed to be our opening night,” Michelle said.

The news was devastating.

“To get that close and then have it pulled was quite heartbreaking,” she added.

The stage is still set up in the theatre and the costumes are ready to be worn.

BATS is hoping the show will now be able to go ahead on 18-21 November.

Rehearsals will resume in October, either online or in person depending on the restrictions at the time.

“The cast are really keen and enthusiastic and they’ve put in all this work,” Michelle said.

Meanwhile, BATS has been forging ahead selecting shows for performances next year.

“We’ve got to hope and keep going,” Michelle said.

“People are going to need shows and entertainment more than ever.”

She said people could support BATS by coming along to the show in November.

“It’s an uplifting, fun show with lots of relatable themes,” she added.

Tickets are currently being sold based on the minimum capacity of the venue, and customers can book with confidence as refunds will be given if the show doesn’t take place.

To find out more or to book tickets, visit batstheatre.org.au or find BATS Theatre Company Inc on Facebook.

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had “recognised the value and importance of student leadership and student voice”.

Mr Black went on to congratulate the new 2022 student leaders.

On the school’s leadership training day, Mr Black said he had “challenged those applying for student leadership positions to, through your actions, inspire, influence and impact.”

“I have every confidence these leaders will achieve just that,” he said.

The 2022 student leaders are: College Captain – Female: Gia Donaire (Clyde North Campus) and Giovanna Lorenzin (Cranbourne Campus) College Captain – Male: Dominic Rode (Clyde North) and Johnny Tavana (Cranbourne) Liturgy Captain: Bridget Mascurine (Clyde North) and Madelynne D’Alberto (Cranbourne) Social Justice Captain: Melissa Lingaya (Clyde North) and Jorja Roscoe (Cranbourne) Arts Captain: Diya Vnod (Clyde North) and Cha Jewel (Cranbourne) Environment Captain: Thomas Sabelino (Clyde North) and Alyssa Holmes-Smith (Cranbourne) Sports Captain – Female: Deliza Mant (Clyde North) and Breanna Caples (Cranbourne) Sports Captain – Male: Hashan Collurage (Clyde North) and Matthew Ludlow (Cranbourne)

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Kerrigan wins top honour

By Danielle Kutchel Casey’s country music singing star Kerrigan La-Brooy has picked up another award for his music.

Mr La-Brooy was awarded for “Fair Play in the music business“ at the Fair Play Country Music Awards, held in Holland on Father’s Day 2021.

It’s a lifetime award, and the highest honour to be given at the ceremony.

In awarding Mr La-Brooy, the show’s or-

ganisers praised him as “a true man of God with talent“.

“Today he has been rewarded with the highest honour we will ever give away in our shows, the award for being fair play in the music industry,“ the organisers said.

Mr La-Brooy gave his “heartfelt thanks“ to the organisers, judges and to God. “While the award is something I will treasure forever, what touches me even more, are the beautiful words expressed by the awesome organisers,“ he said.

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With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic forcing a change to normal processes, the college has undertaken online training, mentoring, application and voting for the new cohort.

The new leaders will be asked to inspire, influence and impact in their roles, and are called on to: Demonstrate a commitment to serve the college community at every opportunity.

Display a commitment to be an effective team player.

Make a commitment to leave the college in a better place than they found it.

Possess a passion to develop student voice.

Be that positive influence on those that you meet.

St. Peter’s College principal Chris Black acknowledged the “outstanding contribution” of the school’s 2021 leadership cohort.

“Leadership is most sought and noticed in times of adversity. The Covid-19 pandemic has asked much of everyone but especially our student leaders,” he said.

“They have demonstrated passion, creativity and commitment to care for and reach out to others, particularly our student community.

“They have been the servant leaders that we asked and challenged them to be. I thank each and every leader for their authentic commitment in serving the needs of our community”.

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Exploring, nurturing in childhood

Healthy tummies help healthy minds

By Gabriella Payne The age old saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ has ensured many children stay healthy and strong with a nutritious, balanced diet for years now - and it’s still just as relevant a saying as any.

To help your children thrive in the classroom, it’s important to be feeding them a healthy, nutritious diet filled with all the energy they need to grow and flourish as young students.

But when life gets busy, it can be hard to ensure the food your family’s eating is covering all the necessary bases, so why not use these handy tips to help boost your child’s brain power?

Firstly: start your day the right way.

Breakfast is often overlooked and sometimes rushed, but this morning meal is one of the most important of the day.

Fuelling up before school with a healthy balanced breakfast will ensure your child has all the energy they need to play, learn and power on throughout the day.

Whole grain cereals and toast are always a quick, easy option and for the colder months, why not try some porridge?

Fresh fruit smoothies, yoghurt, eggs and beans are all other quick, nutritious ideas… the ideas are limitless.

A healthy lunchbox made up of a mixture of foods will keep your kids happy and eating healthily, and to save on time, try preparing it the night before.

Opt for fresh, unprocessed foods such as pieces of fruit and tubs of yoghurt as sweet treats and avoid processed, sugary foods which provide little to no nutritional value.

A good old fashioned sandwich with wholemeal bread is always a good lunch time staple, and remind your kids to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

If you struggle to get your kids to drink water, why not try adding a splash of lemon juice, or getting them a fun, colourful water bottle to drink out of?

Dinner ideas are endless, but as long as you’re getting plenty of veggies, some protein and other important nutrients in your diet, your kids will be perfectly placed to make the most out of their education.

And the last tip? By eating healthily yourself, you’ll be leading by example and be a healthy eating role model for your kids into the future.

Selecting an Early Learning Centre for your child can come with other changes, such as a return to work by the primary caregiver.

At Heritage College Early Learning Centre, our team understands that moving into the early years of learning can be filled with many questions. Our caring staff are on hand to provide support and assistance through the early years’ journey.

We focus on the development of the whole child through physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual learning.

This begins with striving to ensure each child feels supported, secure and confident, with educators encouraging creativity and exploration every day. Fostering positive learning environments indoors and out, our educators nurture a love of learning in each child.

Our early learners are introduced to Christian values through our Early Encounters program.

We also offer the popular Bush Kinder program which focuses on play-based learning and encourages children to develop self-confidence in their abilities and curiosity about the world around them.

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Helping hands for mums

By Danielle Kutchel Pregnancy and parenthood are supposed to be joyous times – but for many families, Covid-19 restrictions have dampened that happiness or even contributed to deeper challenges.

Pearcedale mother Jade Tolhurst’s son Oscar was born at the end of 2019, and the past 18 months have been defined by constant lockdowns.

“I was very lonely. My family lives in Adelaide so I wasn’t able to see them for pretty much all of 2020,” she explained.

“I missed out on those mums’ groups and catching up with friends. It was very isolating.”

Sleep deprivation from her newborn combined with a deep depression left her feeling sick to the stomach every evening.

For the first few months of motherhood, she didn’t realise that her symptoms were developing into something more than just loneliness.

A friend eventually noticed and reached out to Ms Tolhurst, and she was diagnosed with post-natal anxiety and depression.

Her story is, unfortunately, not unusual; new research has revealed that Covid-19 has had a detrimental impact on expectant and new parents.

The research, by Gidget Foundation Australia, reveals more than a third (39 per cent) of parents who have been pregnant during Covid-19 report that the pandemic and lockdowns have had a significant impact on their mental health, while almost half (43 per cent) of expectant parents have struggled with limited access to their support networks throughout the pandemic.

Gidget Foundation Australia chief executive officer Arabella Gibson said the results from the research were not all that surprising, and really highlighted how much additional stress the pandemic had placed on expectant mums.

“One in three Australians who are currently expecting a baby admit to being nervous

Jade encouraged those needing help to reach out for support. 250393 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS about going to hospital for fear of catching Covid-19,” she said.

“Most women during pregnancy are worried about going to hospital to give birth, but sadly the pandemic has just added an additional layer of stress and heightened fear to the whole experience.

“It is tragic that many women will have to look back on their experience of being pregnant and remember the masks, sitting in waiting rooms alone and not being able to have visitors come visit them and meet their new bundles of joy.

“These might sound like trivial things, but

psychologically, it’s not the pregnancy experience that women will have envisioned, and that can be hard to accept,” Ms Gibson said.

Despite universal screening being in place, concerningly, one in five women in Australia are not screened antenatally and postnatally for depression and anxiety, and changes in perinatal healthcare services due to Covid-19 have resulted in expectant parents relying on telehealth to provide stable and constant support.

Knowing the importance of addressing mental health issues quickly, Ms Tolhurst called PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia – for support.

A trained counsellor listened to her and validated her feelings, before letting her know the next steps to take.

She also made use of their online checklist to think about her symptoms.

She visited her GP and was placed on a mental health plan, and began seeing a psychologist over Zoom.

“It’s important, once you notice those signs, to get help,” Ms Tolhurst said.

She said she is still “up and down”, but doing her best under the circumstances.

She’s glad that mental health is being “normalised” and that more people, like herself, are speaking up about their experiences.

But Ms Tolhurst believes more can be done to support mothers.

“I definitely think there needs to be more postpartum support.

“At your maternal and child health checks they do give you a mental health checklist if I remember correctly, but what I’ve heard from other mums is people lie on those, they don’t want to say they’re struggling as a mum.

“If mothers could meet with a counsellor as part of postpartum care I think that would be really helpful.”

Gidget Foundation Australia is calling for expectant and new mothers to reach out for help and support if they need it, to start talking and for communities to start listening.

With the additional pressures of the pandemic and limited access to support networks, expectant parents are also encouraged to download Gidget Foundation Australia’s free antenatal video and COVID-19 fact sheets, to help support them while they navigate pregnancy.

Find out more at https://gidgetfoundation. org.au/ If you need assistance, reach out to: PANDA - 1300 726 306 or panda.org.au Lifeline – 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au

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By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name.

Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up.

He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place.

“I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News.

“People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth.

“It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project.

“I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said.

He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”.

“That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said.

While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped.

“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.

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If your community group or organisation is running an online-based activity during lockdown, email the details to dailyeditor@starnewsgroup.com.au for inclusion in our What’s On column.

Join your community choir As part of the Victoria Nature Festival between Saturday 11 and Sunday 26 September, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria will host a series of free digital and in person events dedicated to connecting people and families to nature and Country and improving wellbeing.

In partnership with the Department of Land, Water and Planning and other organisations across Victoria, the Gardens will explore the themes of Building Nature Stories Together and Sharing Nature Stories, encouraging visitors to act for nature and explore what can be done to care for the planet.

“This year, we welcome people of all ages to connect with nature during the Victoria Nature Festival, no matter where you are,” said Tim Entwisle, director and chief executive of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

“We hope that you find the online program informative, inspiring and refreshing.”

For those able to visit Melbourne or Cranbourne Gardens, augumented reality and the self-guided program Seeing the Invisible will turn the Gardens into a virtual art gallery, visible through a smartphone.

Children are also encouraged to explore their natural surrounds with Seek and Find Nature Cards.

During the festival, the Gardens will host two free live-streamed events, A Virtual Walk on the Wild Side, a special forum about the rare and threatened plants growing at Cranbourne Gardens and how home gardeners can help, and Bandicoots in our Backyards, an opportunity to learn about endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots.

A full suite of videos will also be available on the Gardens’ Virtual Garden webpage.

Audiences can unwind and relax with nature journaling, forest therapy or harp meditations.

Those interested in learning from Gardens scientists and other experts can watch videos about fungi, responding to climate change,

Voices of Casey are continuing to rehearse throughout the lockdown. When lockdowns restrict in-person meetings, the choir rehearses over Zoom. On Zoom the choir is split into two ’rooms’ to make rehearsing easier and allow ongoing interaction. If you’re looking for a new hobby, a chance to practise your singing or a place to make new friends, why not join Voices of Casey - it’s Covid-safe! Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7pm till 9.30pm at Fiddlers Green in Berwick (when allowed in-person), or otherwise over Zoom.

For more information contact Paulien on 0412 741 195 or maritimes.1@hotmail.com

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TedX comes to Casey TEDxYouth@Casey 2021 will take place at Federation University in Berwick. This is the first live event for some time and will be a dedicated youth event with a range of guest speakers. The event will be held on a yet-to-be-confirmed date.

Cost is free but bookings will be required.

For more information or updates, visit tedxcasey.com/

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Supporting mental health Monash Health, along with headspace presenters, are holding a free webinar for all community members in the City of Casey, City of Greater Dandenong and Cardinia Shire Council. It’s online on Thursday 16 September from 5.306.30pm.

For more information, email Christine at christine.pereira@monashhealth.org

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Enjoy a nutritious meal Charlotte Fletcher, Southern Brown Bandicoot outreach officer. orchid conservation, wild-collecting of plants and more.

To connect to Country, Explore Long Island with Aboriginal Guide Jakobi, take the Australian Forest Walk with Kalkani Choolburra or learn more about bushfoods.

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There are videos specifically for young people too: about endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots, nature journaling, and the wonderful world of cacti.

All videos can be found via this link: rbg.vic. gov.au/initiatives/virtual-garden/

Lynbrook Community Centre is continuing its community meal program during restrictions.

Come along and enjoy a nutritious meal, good company and additional supports in a friendly and welcoming environment. This program is in partnership with Casey ADRA Cafe.

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Growing in lockdown An innovative project born out of lockdown is aiming to address food insecurity by giving people the skills to grow their own healthy produce at home.

Not-for-profit Enliven Victoria has created the project, called Grow Together, which will see Enliven distribute planter kits, comprising of seedlings, potting mix, planter bags, fertiliser and resources, to 700 families and young people experiencing hardship or food security in the City of Casey, Cardinia Shire and Greater Dandenong.

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Ms Lowsby said the feedback from that project was positive, with families saying they had enjoyed participating and had been motivated to continue growing their own food, thanks to the kit.

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By David Nagel Cardinia Cricket Club may have had the glow of a post-premiership winning pre-season taken away – but expect the Bulls to be charging into action when ‘play’ gets called on the WGCA this summer.

The Bulls claimed their first top-flight WGCA premiership in 12 seasons earlier this year in an absorbing contest against Kooweerup that rubber-stamped the Bulls as the new benchmark of the competition.

Early-season losses to the Demons and Pakenham were quickly pushed aside with the Bulls remaining undefeated from round four onwards.

Skipper Jake Prosser - who drove the standards that the Bull’s’ success was built on said the current Covid-enforced lockdown had made it virtually impossible to engage in any sort of pre-season.

But he warned all challengers that the Bulls would be ready to defend their precious first crown in more than a decade.

“A few of us had a couple of hits in early July, and we’ve been keeping in touch via social media, but the general chat around the place is that everyone is really keen and ready to go… when we’re allowed to do so,” Prosser said.

“We’ve been keeping active, just walking and running really, just to keep the body moving because we’re only going to get two to four weeks of training and then it’s straight into games.

“It’s going to be similar to last year and we want to be ready.”

Prosser said the club was keen to build a dynasty, and while social media and phone calls are important lines of communication – they’re not the ideal scenario when trying to build the resilience required for such a challenge.

“I haven’t had the chat that I’d like to have to the players just yet, but we have as a coaching group,” Prosser explained.

“We were planning on a pre-season trip, but that got cut short, and that was going to be a chance to set our goals for this year.

“But hopefully we do have some preparation time, and a chance to get away in some capacity, even for a night, to set our goals and lay down those plans and expectations for this year.”

And those expectations are?

“After last year, obviously this year the main goal is to win the flag again,” Prosser said.

“And hopefully the Twenty-20 competition goes ahead and we’d love to add that to the list as well.

“It’s going to be challenging, but I think we’re in a strong position from last year and we’re really looking forward to the challenge.”

Cardinia captain Jake Prosser, left, believes the Bulls are ready to defend their first top-flight premiership in 12 years. 232583 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Prosser said he expects his side to adapt well to the traditional two-day format, which makes its return this season after one-day cricket was the sole decider of the 2020/21 title.

“To be honest, I see us as being a really good two-day side,” he said.

“Obviously, we adapted to the one-day season pretty well and I think it’s really important in two-day cricket to have spinning options.

“If you don’t have spinning options in twoday cricket you can be caught out, but we’ve recruited in that department and I think we’ll go from strength to strength this year.”

“Especially on our home ground…we know how to bowl well and defend on it.”

The Bulls’ spinning options will be enhanced this season with the recruitment of leg-spinning all-rounder Lachlan Volpe, the brother of premiership-winner Nathan.

Lachlan has taken wickets for fun playing for Templestowe in the Box Hill Reporter Cricket Association over the last three years, taking an astonishing 145 wickets – across all competitions – at an average of 12.90.

“He’s a proven wicket-taker, and a good lower-order bat who can hold the stick…we’ll be improved with Lachie in the team, no doubt,” Prosser said, before explaining the current situation with legendary spinner Dwayne Doig.

“We’re not sure what’s happening yet with Doigy, we’re just hoping he’ll get itchy fingers when training starts.”

And Prosser believes there is still plenty of room for improvement as the Bulls begin their season.

“It took us a little bit to get going last year, so our start needs to be better, but I think even if you go through a season undefeated you can still improve,” he said.

“In some games we lost huge chunks of wickets all at once, and at other times we probably got over frustrated, so those types of things, and just individual improvement which will add to the whole group.”

The premiership-winning skipper said the Bulls have a nice depth of talent, with Josh Grogan a young pace-bowler on the rise, while Jack Bacon will be keen to crack a regular senior berth after narrowly missing out on last year’s premiership.

“Jack Bacon could have a really big year for us…he just missed out on our premiership side and with a nice pre-season will be really important to us this time around,” Prosser said.

And he thinks the challengers will come thick and fast this year.

“From what I’m hearing every club has picked up one or two and hasn’t really lost much, so everyone will improve, so if we don’t improve we’re going to take a step backwards,” he said.

“Tooradin have strengthened their squad, with Huss (Tom Hussey) coming back in.

Kooweerup and Pakenham, you know what you’re going to get from them, and Merinda Park has kept most of their squad as well.

“Cranbourne Meadows has also picked up a few so the comp is going to be pretty strong this year.”

The Bulls are also currently building some new training facilities, with their aging and dilapidated nets being replaced with a fourwicket surface that should hear the crisp sound of bat on ball by early November this year.

Hendy to coach Panthers

By Nick Creely Devon Meadows has named a new senior coach for season 2022 in the MPNFL, with Doveton great Ryan Hendy announced by the club on the weekend as its main man moving forward.

Hendy, who enjoyed a storied career with the Doves and also won a premiership with the Doveton Eagles, has inked a two-year deal that will see him lead the group for the 2022 and 2023 football seasons.

The highly touted coach has most recently spent a few seasons under Mick Fogarty as an assistant coach at Beaconsfield in the AFL Outer East, and is well-regarded as a star coach in the wings.

Hendy replaces Neil Craig, who spent two Covid riddled seasons at the club.

The Panthers were one of the most exciting sides in the MPNFL’s Division Two in 2021, finishing in sixth spot with seven wins and six losses, improving on its 2019 finish of ninth which featured just five wins.

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fifth placed Rye and were incredibly gallant against one of the top sides Mornington, going down by just a point in Round 4.

“Ryan comes with a wealth of football knowledge and we can not wait for the pre season and 2022 season to start with Ryan leading the senior group,” the club said on social media.

“Welcome to the Panther Family, Ryan, Bec, Emma and Will.”

The Panthers have also announced one of its most decorated players, Scott Morrison, has returned to take on the Under 19 coaching role in an exciting signing.

Morrison, who played 115 games for Devon Meadows which included two senior best and fairests, and also has played plenty of top-line football in the VFA and was previously listed by St Kilda in the early 1990s, has been involved with Berwick Springs in the AFL Outer East as a senior assistant coach to Rodney Benstead.

And the Panthers have also locked in their 2022 football managers, with both Dave Morrison and Michael Addison confirmed for the roles.

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By Nick Creely A host of local stars have been rewarded with selection in the Eastern Football League’s Premier Division Team of the Year after putting together outstanding 2021 campaigns.

Berwick stars Harrison Money and Travis Tuck have been rewarded for an outstanding debut season in the Eastern Football League top-flight, named in the Team of the Year for 2021.

The excitement machine Money picked up right where he left off from the Outer East in his new surroundings in 2021, finishing third in the competition for goals, with the highflying forward snagging 25 majors from his nine matches, and was named in the forward pocket.

Money proved exactly why he’s one of the most challenging players to match up on from a defenders’ perspective, averaging almost three goals per game, including a three-week purple-patch which netted five (Balwyn), six (North Ringwood) and four (Doncaster) goals in a row.

The Wickers star finished the season with 28 marks inside 50, second in the competition

by Balwyn’s Jordan Lisle, and was also sixth in the competition for total forward 50 tackles with 11.

Wicker Travis Tuck also enjoyed another strong campaign in the midfield to clinch a bench spot, with the inside bull averaging 22.6 disposals a game in 2021, and led the club for total Premier Data points with an average of 117.7, kicks, contested disposals, clearances, hard ball gets, inside 50s and score involvements.

As the left-footed champ often does, he hit the scoreboard frequently, kicking four goals from his seven matches.

The premiership winning star’s most prolific game of the season came against South Croydon, where he racked up 27 disposals, nine clearances, six inside 50s and seven tackles.

After a superb season, Noble Park was also rewarded with three players selected - Ryan Morrison, Kyle Martin and Jackson Sketcher.

Travis Tuck has been named in the Team of the Year. 234453 Morrison, the star Bulls defender was named at centre half back, after a sublime season patrolling the backline.

He was particularly efficient with his trusty foot skills, finishing the season with an average of 26.3 disposals per match, topping the competition for marks, kicks and rebounds 50s.

Morrison was particularly influential in a game against North Ringwood, where he found the footy 35 times at an efficiency of 82 per cent.

The great Kyle Martin clinched the centre spot - with the champ continuing his storied career with an absurdly brilliant season - leading the competition for disposals with an average of 33.2, was second for contested disposals, top for clearances, inside 50s, and was also second for score involvements while also contributing eight goals.

In one game against North Ringwood, Martin picked up 50 touches, 14 marks, seven

clearances, 11 inside 50s and four tackles.

The classy Jackson Sketcher was also brilliant all season, averaging 27.4 touches a game, not dipping below 20 disposals in a single match for the year.

Sketcher led the competition for contested disposals, loose ball gets and was second for inside 50s to land a spot as the team’s rover.

Noble Park coach Steve Hughes was named as the coach of the Team of the Year after leading the Bulls to a second-place finish.

EASTERN PREMIER TEAM OF THE YEAR B - Nick Evans (South Croydon), Kris Pendelbury (Balwyn), Robin Nahas (North Ringwood) HB - Tristan Tweedle (Norwood), Ryan Morrison (Noble Park), Simon White (Doncaster East) C - Daniel Cooper (South Croydon), Kyle Martin (Noble Park), Alex Greenwood (Vermont)

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· COACH: Steve Hughes (Noble Park) · CAPTAIN: Lachlan Johns (Vermont) Berwick has also been strongly represented in the Division One Women’s Team of the Year, with three players selected after outstanding individual seasons.

The Wickers - who finished seventh in a promising debut season - were rewarded with Montana Mazzagatti named on the wing, while Logan O’Connell-Webb and Courtney De Kroon had superb seasons and were named on the bench.

Coaches locked in for ‘22 Doves snare Eastern champ as coach at Robinson Oval

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In a season of so much promise in the AFL Outer East Premier Division, Pakenham has re-appointed the entirety of its coaching group for 2022, with the Lions steadily improving this year despite another season of Covid disruptions.

The Lions announced last week that senior coach Ash Green - who backed up his 2019 Division 1 grand final appearance with a fourth-placed finish in 2021 - will go around again after becoming one of the danger teams in the league’s top flight despite many predicting the club would struggle in the top-tier with their young list.

Shane Easton is also locked in once again as the reserves coach, Tom Dalton will coach the Under 19s again and Ian Shaw is once again the main man for the senior women’s team.

“Ash Green, Shane Easton, Tom Dalton and Ian Shaw worked tirelessly to keep the playing groups together after no football in 2020, their enthusiasm towards their respective teams kept the players focused and committed throughout the season,” the club said.

“The Committee wanted to ensure that not only the coaches have their support but as a club we wanted to provide consistency to our playing groups, members, supporters and sponsors.”

Around the Outer East, Narre Warren has also moved to re-sign senior coach Shane Dwyer, who will be hoping to get in a full season in as its main man after a Covid-interrupted return to coaching.

Olinda Ferny Creek - who rapidly improved in 2021 - has locked away coach Brendan Donovan, who will be entering his seventh season in charge in 2022.

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Pakenham coach Ash Green is locked in for another season at Toomuc Reserve.

Picture: TYLER LEWIS “Brendan has built an incredibly strong history in the “Red & White”, with many accolades along the way including being an Eastern Region Senior Coach of the Year, as well as a Division 1 Premiership Coach,” the Bloods said on social media.

“Brendan has well and truly embraced the challenge of AFLOE Premier football, continually evolving as a coach and continually driving our players and officials to “keep getting better”.

“With a great mix of experience and an enormous amount of youth starting to push through, he’s genuinely excited about what lies ahead for our Senior list, next year and for many years ahead.”

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Doveton has appointed its next senior football coach as it looks to move on from a tough 2021 season, with the Doves securing the services of a champion forward.

Michael Cardamone has inked the deal as playing coach of the Doves, with the Eastern Football League champ - who has kicked 626 goals from 284 senior games with Blackburn, Forest Hill, The Basin, Coldstream and Aquinas Old Collegians - a major coup for the club.

Some of Cardamone’s playing achievements include grand final appearances at Forest Hill and The Basin and a premiership with Aquinas. He has also been named in the Eastern Football Netball League Teams of the Year on multiple occasions.

The excitement machine will work closely with re-appointed director of football Martin Stillman, who will run and manage the coaching box on game day.

He has served as senior assistant at Forest Hill and The Basin previously and was appointed senior playing coach of Coldstream in 2017.

“After a very extensive selection process we would like to thank all the applicants who tendered for the position. The club was humbled by the calibre of candidates that applied and presented,” the club said in a statement.

“The coaching appointment subcommittee were unanimous that Michael was the candidate whose presentation exceeded all our prerequisites regarding club culture, match day tactics, community and club values, leadership, and player development at the club.

“Michael is extremely enthusiastic to get to work and lead our club on its future journey, with an eye to the development of the young players on the clubs list and to provide the best

New Doveton coach Michael Cardamone.

Picture: FIELD OF VIEW SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY football environment at the club to ensure all players can reach their maximum potential.

“We welcome to the Doves, Michael his wife Renee and children, Chloe and Max.” Cardamone replaces club great and 2019 premiership coach Daniel Charles, who parted ways with the club at the conclusion of this season. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Young stars shine bright in territory

By Nick Creely Two of the south east’s brightest young cricketing prospects featured in the Darwin and District Cricket Competition grand final on the weekend, with Ashley Chandrasinghe (CaseySouth Melbourne) and Yash Pednekar (Richmond/North Dandenong) in the thick of the action at DXC Arena.

While the pair’s side, Waratah, went down to a rampaging Southern Districts team led by a superb century from NSW and Sydney Thunder contracted batsman Matt Gilkes, it capped off a highly successful season in the Top End for the pair who will now set their sights on the Victorian Premier Cricket season.

Chandrasinghe - the prodigiously talented opener who was shooting for three centuries on the trot - once again led the way with his side winning the toss and batting, and compiled a patient and gritty 63 from 153 balls before succumbing to the probing line and length of Frankston Peninsula star Brodie Sy-

mons who finally found a way through the defences of the young star.

The left-hander finished the Darwin season with some absurdly impressive numbers - 1225 runs in all tournaments at an average of 55.6 from 29 innings - as he demonstrated why he’s one of the most impressive and exciting young prospects in Victoria.

He notched up scores of 85, 59 not out, 99, 172 and 156 in a season that saw him top the runs chart in the competition and also spend more than 500 minutes at the crease more than any other player in the competition.

Pednekar - who is steadily developing his game - didn’t get going in the grand final and was dismissed early for four, showed promising signs throughout his season in the Top End, compiling 363 runs and three half-centuries.

His best knocks included a 52 in the semifinal as he racked up an opening stand with Chandrasinghe worth 109, while the talented batsman also knocked up 70 in a fluent knock against Palmerston in Round 8.

Aston Rupee staked his claim as the fastest greyhound on the planet.

Track record

By Mick Floyd

Casey South Melbourne opener Ashley Chandrasinghe was in the runs again in Darwin.

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Retired greyhounds finding a new home Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is turning to social media to help it maintain the momentum of one of its most well-known and popular initiatives – the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP).

GAP is an initiative aimed at finding loving family homes for greyhounds who have retired from the racetrack.

Due to Covid-restrictions and lockdowns, GAP has been unable to hold an adoption day since April, which means one of the few ways to advertise and promote greyhound adoption is currently via social media.

One story that highlights how effective the social media element can be is that of how Kylee from Korumburra found her new family member, Lilith.

After seeing a GAP Facebook post shared on a friend’s personal page, Kylee became very interested and showed her husband.

“It was he who pointed out Lilith,” Kylee said.

“We loved her colourings and smiley face and from there we decided we were both keen to meet her.”

Lilith (or Lil for short) is now a certified member of their family.

“She’s affectionate, to us as well as anyone she has met so far,” Kylee said.

“She doesn’t bark, is great to walk on a lead, she loves her walks and we just fell in love with her when we met her, we only wish we’d adopted sooner,” Kylee said.

Their new four-legged friend is also keeping them entertained during lockdown as Kylee explains.

“We wondered why there was water splashed all around her water bucket…she stands her two front legs in it and stomps about…. not great to clean up, but it is funny.”

Greyhounds that are adopted via the GAP program undergo a thorough temperament assessment to ensure that they are safe around small dogs and that they are safe to go unmuzzled in public with a novice pet owner.

Some greyhounds that enter the program will also undergo a period of foster care prior to adoption.

During the foster period, volunteers located across Victoria offer their homes and their time to assist the greyhounds with their transition from the track, and life in a kennel environment, to life in a family home.

The Prison Pet Partnership also sees inmates at two of Victoria’s minimum security prisons act as foster carers, with the greyhounds living on-site for six weeks whilst they undergo training and socialisation.

Once a greyhound is ready for adoption, they are carefully matched with a potential home – with staff aiming to maximise the chances of a successful adoption.

Staffs assess a potential adopter’s expectacranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Aston Rupee staked his claim as the fastest greyhound on the planet after he sensationally slashed two lengths off the Sandown Park record this afternoon, stopping the clock at 28.790.

The dual Speed Star winner nailed the start from box 3 to run 5.01 to the first mark - almost a length quicker than his previous best at the circuit - and quickly accelerated away from the field. His ran 18.58 to the second mark before getting him in 10.21 to round one of the most complete performances seen at Sandown Park.

“Phenomenal run from the greyhound and I think he thoroughly deserved it,” said his delighted trainer Glenn Rounds.

“He’s had his name on it for a little while and it was just a matter of conditions being right and the right circumstances in racing and he got it tonight.

He’s been brilliant.”

Aston Rupee has long been regarded one of the country’s most exciting prospects. He opened as the $14 TAB Melbourne Cup favourite when the market was released in March despite having just seven starts to his name, and has now been placing in 25 of his 26 starts a fourth in a heat of the Launching Pad before going on to finish second in the final.

Following his track record gallop, Aston Rupee is now rated a $7 chance for the world’s greatest greyhound race.

Rounds has prepared a number of group glass greyhounds throughout his career but none compare to Aston Rupee all-round brilliance.

“I think dogs like him are born. I don’t think anyone makes them, I think they’re born beasts,” he explained.

“It’s a whole combination of everything being in the right mix. We very rarely get it in greyhounds - we get good dogs that are slow early or good dogs that aren’t strong, but it’s just a rare dog of this type.

“It’s fantastic to have a track record next to his name, and one person who will be more thrilled than me will be (owner) Ray Borda. He’s all over that, he’ll be loving it.”

Speaking to the Greyhound Recorder, Borda was elated.

“I’ve won Melbourne Cups, Adelaide Cups, you name it, but this is something else,” he said.

“And all credit to Glenn who does a immaculate job with this dog. In fact, if you see the dog’s coat, you cannot believe what a gleam Glenn has put on him. It is amazing.”

Aston Rupee’s next assignment will be the TAB Match Race Challenge at Angle Park on 23rd September ahead of the Adelaide Cup. He’ll then return to prepare for the TAB Melbourne Cup on Friday 26 November.

FASTEST RUNS AT SANDOWN PARK Lilith is one of the many former racing greyhounds to have now found a loving place to call home.

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Adopters are then paired with a greyhound that is most likely to meet their expectations.

Until adoption days can resume, social me-

dia is the best way for GAP to spread the word about greyhounds needing homes.

Those interested in GAP can find more information on the GAP website or visit the Greyhound Adoption Program Facebook page.

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