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Pakenham East’s record sales

Back on course!

By Shelby Brooks

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Despite impending stormy weather, golfers in Pakenham were out in high numbers at Deep Creek Golf Club yesterday, Wednesday 29 September for the first day back on the course.

Restrictions eased on outdoor physical recreation facilities including golf courses, tennis clubs and cricket grounds as Victoria reached 80 per cent first dose vaccinations.

Mark Shaw and son Cooper, 4, were thrilled to be back at Deep Creek.

Mark, who runs Mark Shaw Golf lessons, said the easing of restrictions meant he could start earning an income again.

“People might be a bit rusty so I’m pleased I can start my lessons again,” he said.

Deep Creek chief executive Haydn Thompson said the first day back had been “hectic”.

“We do have a two group limit so it’s reduced our capacity a bit but we’ll have about 120 people come through today,” he said.

“It’s fantastic to see everyone back playing the sport they love with friends and family for social interaction.”

Restrictions apply to playing numbers depending on vaccination status.

According to Golf Australia, the Chief Health Officer’s directives state play must be in groups of two (for players who have received one or no vaccine doses) or in groups of four for players who are fully vaccinated (from a maximum of two households).

Players must reside within 15km of the club that they are playing at.

Masks must be worn at all times unless there is a medical reason not to do so and club competitions must not be conducted.

Mr Thompson said they were still waiting on clarification about the driving range and golf cart hire.

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By Gabriella Payne

Record sales in Pakenham East Pakenham East’s newest community Averley has broken sale records.

The new suburb is proving itself to be one of the most popular markets within the southeast for first home buyers, with strong demand for property at Averley, Lendlease communities managing director Matthew Mears said.

“The launch of our first 54 lots for Averley was met with record sales, with all lots snapped up within 30 minutes,’’ he said.

“We’re seeing a real variety of buyers, with downsizers, young families and established families coming from both local areas and

from the city.

“We’re thrilled to see this level of demand for Averley – it speaks both to the quality of the community and the potential that buyers can clearly recognise in the Pakenham East area.”

Averley will deliver 1500 new dwellings for approximately 4000 residents.

Pakenham East is a newly created suburb fast-tracked by the Victorian Planning Authority in response to the pandemic. The growth of the suburb will be guided by the recently approved Pakenham East Precinct Structure Plan, and will feature 7,200 new homes.

A $15 billion investment in the Pakenham line will further boost home values in the area by supporting efficient travel to and from the city, with a new Pakenham East train station recently announced.

A wealth of community amenity and 44 hectares of green space will also enhance the liveability of the area, with Deep Creek, Hancocks Gully and two hilltops to be turned into public open space.

The new suburb is set to provide 1300 new jobs and will add more than $1 billion to the Victorian economy over the coming years.

Summer is well and truly on the way and we will all soon have an extra hour of daylight to enjoy, as the clocks are about to turn forward once again.

In the early hours of Sunday 3 October, clocks throughout the area will jump from 2am to 3am - meaning that both sunrise and sunset will be an hour later than usual that day, giving us more time to enjoy the outdoors as the warmer months quickly approach.

This change will be happening for residents across Victoria, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Tasmania and with many of us still in lockdown, will be a welcome bit of ’extra’ evening sunshine that we could all use right now.

While most phones should automatically make the change, residents are being reminded to check their traditional style clocks and move them forward if need be - you don’t want to be caught out running late to anything!

For more information about daylight savings and the time change, head to https://www.timeanddate.com/time/ change/australia

Don’t forget to move your clocks forward this Sunday 3 October.

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New exposure sites

By Shelby Brooks Pakenham locals have been out in droves getting tested for Covid-19, with new exposure sites identified across the community as the City of Latrobe enters a snap seven day lockdown.

Victoria’s Acting Chief Health Officer declared the regional local government area would be under restrictions the same as those in metropolitan Melbourne (excluding the curfew) from 1.59pm 28 September as case numbers increased in recent days.

It follows multiple sites in the Pakenham and surrounding areas being named exposure sites last week.

The latest includes KFC Officer which was marked as a tier two site (case attended venue 24 September 11.00am to 4.30pm) and Bunnings East Pakenham 56-58 Bald Hill Road which was also identified as a tier two site (case attended venue 22 and 23 September 9.00am to 5.15pm both days).

Early last week three other locations in Pakenham were named tier two exposure sites in the last 14 days; St Antony Medical Centre, Pakenham Market Place Woolworths and Pakenham Place Coles.

Cardinia Shire Council currently has 122 active Covid-19 cases in the community, 11 of which are new in the last 24 hours, as of 29 September.

Businesses across the Cardinia area are trying to do the right thing by letting the public know via social media they have had positive cases attend their stores, despite them not being listed on the Department of Health’s website.

Emerald Village Meats confirmed on Facebook they had a positive case attend the store Monday 20 September after 4pm “We have been advised a positive case attended our store, before they showed symptoms or tested positive,” they wrote on Facebook.

“As soon as we were aware, we closed early.

All our staff headed off to be tested and isolate, and all test results received back so far have been negative. We are waiting for DHHS to determine if we will be classed as an exposure site at all.”

Pakenham Produce and Saddlery wrote on Facebook they wanted to “ensure we exercise an abundance of caution.“

A long line of people wait in Pakenham Main Street for walk in Covid-testing. 251769 “We wanted to advise that a team member at Pakenham Produce and Saddlery has tested positive to Covid-19. The team member developed symptoms on Monday after last working at the store on Friday 17 September, which is prior to their infectious period,“ they said.

“Whist the Department of Health and Human Services conducts its investigation, we would advise that if you visited our store on Friday, you should monitor closely for symptoms.

“Even though we have not yet been deemed an exposure site by the DHHS, we have carried out precautionary cleaning and disinfecting.“ Officer Specialist School sent a message to parents and carers to let them know holiday programs would be closed today, Thursday 23 September, due to a positive Covid case attending the school on Thursday 16 September.

Westernport Child Care Centre and Kindergarten in Kooweerup has been listed as a tier 1 exposure site.

The case attended the venue an Rossiter Road on Friday 17 September from 8.15am until 5.20pm.

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Closer to home, Bunnings Warehouse Warragul was named a tier two site (case attended venue 24 September 10.30am to 11.15am) and Woolworths Drouin (case attended venue 24 September 2.00pm to 3.15pm).

This has prompted West Gippsland Healthcare Group to open a rapid drive through testing site at Lardner Park Warragul from 8am to 5pm the 28 and 29 September for people in Baw Baw Shire who may have visited a tier two exposure site.

The Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar (Sikh Temple) and St Francis Xavier College will launch two pop-up vaccination hubs in Officer to help the community to get their Covid-19 vaccines.

The Sikh community has partnered with EACH Health to administer Covid-19 vaccines from Friday 1 October until Monday 4 October, between 9.30am-4pm each day.

The community has been working with health authorities who will administer Covid-19 vaccines in line with eligibility requirements.

People can walk in to get vaccinated at the temple – no bookings required.

A pick-up/drop-off service is available within 10km of the temple on request.

Community members are encouraged to bring their family and friends along to get vaccinated.

“I am pleased to be working with the Victorian Department of Health to bring the vaccination closer to people in a setting that’s familiar to them,” said Harpreet Kandra, a volunteer at Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar.

Meanwhile, St Francis Xavier College’s Officer campus will also be hosting a pop-up vaccination clinic, in an effort to get the school community vaccinated as quickly as possible.

Like the clinic at the temple, no bookings are required and people can just turn up.

The pop-up clinic, located at 21 Majestic Drive in Officer will be open to the school community on Friday 1 October from 9am to 5pm and then on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October, it will be open to the general public between the same hours.

The clinic at the school is being run by the Victorian Department of Health.

People are reminded that if they are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms or are in isolation, they must not attend either of the vaccination clinics.

They can make an appointment when they have finished their isolation period and have a negative test result.

The Temple will accommodate ample space for six booths and will administer up to 250 vaccines per day.

Private spaces for individuals and families will also be provided on request.

There will be plenty of onsite parking and interpreters will be available.

“I encourage everybody in the Indian, Sikh community and in the wider Officer community to get vaccinated as it will help keep you and your family safe,” Mr Kandra said.

The pop-up vaccination hub at the temple will be held at Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar (Sikh Temple), 33 Officer Rd, Officer.

For pick-up/drop-off at the temple, call 0433 065 357.

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CCO for cannabis grower

By Danielle Kutchel A Narre Warren South man has avoided prison time for his involvement in a sophisticated cannabis-growing set-up.

Mick Hughes appeared in the County Court on Thursday 9 September where he was sentenced to a two-year community corrections order and 75 days in prison – determined to have been served in pre-sentence detention.

Hughes pleaded guilty to a single charge of cultivation of cannabis.

The drugs were grown on Hughes’ Icy Creek property, which was being rented out to cooffender Daniel Haddad.

The court heard Hughes’ involvement was limited to the purchase of a diesel generator, which he gave to Haddad, knowing it would be used for cultivation of the plants.

But Judge Pardeep Tiwana noted that Hughes was unaware of the scale of the op-

eration, despite being set to benefit financially from the sale of the cannabis.

The suspicions of police were first aroused several years ago.

They conducted surveillance on the Mt Baw Baw Tourist Road property between 6 August 2018 and 30 August 2018, during which time Haddad was spotted walking across the property to a shed.

Within 10 minutes of him entering the shed, police observed the ground around it heating up – an indication of a “significant” heat source, Judge Tiwana said.

On 30 August 2018, police executed a search warrant on the property.

They uncovered an underground set-up consisting of multiple rooms filled with sophisticated hydroponic systems growing cannabis plants.

They also located the generator Hughes had purchased.

A total of 456 cannabis plants weighing 399.44 kilograms was seized, along with 53.6 kilos of dried cannabis with an estimated street value of over $1.6 million, the court heard.

Hughes was arrested that day on his Narre Warren South property.

Haddad pleaded guilty to cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis and other summary offences and was sentenced on 14 August 2019 to four years and six months in prison.

Judge Tiwana told Hughes that his offence was “less serious” that that of Haddad.

“It is accepted by the prosecution that you played a limited role,” the judge noted, adding that while there was “no dispute” that Hughes was aware of Haddad’s growing habits, he was not aware a commercial quantity was being harvested.

The court heard Hughes had a number of

relevant priors, including a 2012 suspended sentence relating to cultivation of cannabis, and a 15-month community corrections order handed down in 2015 for cultivation and possession of the drug.

The court was told that Hughes had developed depression in relation to the proceedings and his mental health was likely to decline in custody.

Judge Tiwana said while Hughes had led an “unblemished life” over the past three years, he was unable to accept Hughes was genuinely remorseful for his offending, and was guarded about his prospects for rehabilitation.

The delay in sentencing, in part due to the pandemic, was considered a mitigating factor.

As part of his sentence, Hughes must perform 300 hours of unpaid community work.

A disposal order was granted for the cannabis.

An abundance of warm food hits homes in need

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A South East-based social service is delivering packages of hot-cooked Covid relief to hundreds of vulnerable residents.

Since mid-July, Community Abundance’s emergency relief team have been cooking up about 300 food kits, emergency items and African meals a month.

The nourishing fare is available either cool or warm. It can be picked-up or delivered by fully-vaccinated volunteers across Melbourne.

“We’re supporting vulnerable people, such as those who are disabled, single parents, elderly, unemployed and homeless,” general manager Deng Kor said.

Their relief program’s State funding runs out at the end of December. But the continued lockdown will fuel further desperation.

Such as a mother who couldn’t afford the extra food consumed by her six kids, while they were learning remotely at home.

“People are pretty desperate. They appreciate the help.”

At the same time, efforts are being made to

Community Abundance workers Ajak, Guil Deng, Deng Kor and Santino Lual are part of the emergency relief team. bridge the vaccine-rate gap between Greater Dandenong and the rest of Victoria.

Mr Kor says the group has been spreading the word to “take Covid seriously” and get vaccinated.

The “terrible” vaccination booking system

was one hindrance in culturally diverse communities, he said.

Distrust in vaccines was also a factor.

Each day, the team called up to 20 people to talk through the issue “one on one”.

“In the multicultural community, they

sometimes have a different view or no view on vaccines,” Mr Deng said.

“I say although I’m not a medical doctor, I’m sure it’s safe to do it.”

For help, call Community Abundance after hours on 0423 054 292

Free workshops helping on the way to a safer Cardinia

By Skye Mitchell The Cardinia Shire Council is hosting free online workshops to mark ‘Community Safety Month’ this October.

Residents throughout the shire are being encouraged to take part in these community safety and emergency preparedness workshops, which are set to kick off on Wednesday 6 October.

The weekly safety workshops are set to

cover a wide range of topics to help the local community.

These include home, property and personal safety awareness; residential emergency planning; online safety awareness; bushfire preparedness; family violence awareness; farming and agriculture emergency planning; alcohol and drug use; as well as delving into Cardinia Shire community-led emergency management groups that are accessible for all residents.

The Cardinia Shire Mayor, Brett Owen, said

that these workshops would be beneficial for the whole community and were an important item on the council’s agenda.

“Community safety is a leading priority for the council,” Cr Owen said.

“We’re committed to working in partnership with other agencies and organisations, however this requires a whole-of-community response.”

“This is a great opportunity for our commu-

nity to come together and learn about community safety and emergency preparedness,” he said.

The online workshops will take place every Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

To register for a workshop, send an email to j.campos@cardinia.vic.gov.au or for more information, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ events

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There’ll be music, a scavenger hunt and, then once the youngsters are off to bed, an adult’s trivia quiz and soothing live music by local performers, playing all your favourite hits.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Friday 24 September, Star News Group was live on scene at a police siege on Sarno Court in Cranbourne. Here’s how our readers responded to our story online: Mishy Rose: Not surprised! Sarno court is known to have many junkies live and visit that court.

Peter Paraskevas: No way. They are in the city shooting people for walking around.

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A Narre Warren resident is looking forward to putting his new leadership skills to the test in the community, as he takes part in the City of Casey’s Community Leadership Program.

A resident of Casey for nearly seven years, Paul Carter said he felt improving his leadership skills through the program would allow him to “fully participate” in the community he loves.

“So many people in the area have already got expertise to tap into and the program encourages people to step up and share those skills and experiences,” he said.

“There are so many diverse and incredible people in the area who have a lot to offer.”

So far, he’s taken part in about 10 meetups with other participants as part of the program – some in person prior to lockdown restrictions – through which he has been able to work on his skills in communication,

project management and listening.

Participants have also worked on their understanding of the council’s role and functions, and have had the opportunity to gain insights into the leadership approach of the chief executive officer and administrators.

“Very importantly, I have met some wonderful, like-minded people and established great networks,” Mr Carter said.

It’s clear Mr Carter loves where he lives.

He’s taken part in a number of other council programs, including being part of the community grants selection panel and the 2021 Casey Australia Day Awards panel, as well as various community forums and his children’s school council, the Dads Matter group, and writing and sporting groups.

He praised the council for being “forward thinking” in its initiatives and said he hoped other councils could follow Casey’s lead.

“I feel very connected to the area,” he said.

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Libraries mark birthday

By Danielle Kutchel Break out the balloons – our local libraries are celebrating a milestone!

Casey Cardinia Libraries turned 25 on Sunday 26 September, and, despite Covid restrictions, the celebrations are still happening.

Staff across the organisation’s locations have put together special window displays to let passers-by know of the big occasion.

The display at Pakenham includes a selection of photos taken over the organisation’s life – a celebration of where it came from, and the important role libraries play in the community.

Casey Cardinia Libraries chief executive officer Chris Buckingham said the libraries continued to be a hub for the community even during the pandemic, moving to new ways of service including home delivery, click and collect and print click and collect.

“We’re considerably proud of the way the team rallied together and has shown resilience to keep the service up to the community,” he said.

There have been plenty of memorable moments over the years and, for Mr Buckingham, one is the establishment of the Forgiving Tree campaign in his first year as CEO. Since then, Casey Cardinia Libraries has removed fines permanently and other libraries around Victoria have followed suit.

“It signalled to the community that we’re a thoughtful, kind and generous organisation and we want people to feel welcome,” he said.

“We welcome all in the library. We’re there for them.”

He believes libraries will continue to thrive over the next 25 years.

Reading and literacy will still be at their core, even though the ways people consume

Ann and Chamani at Hampton Park Library. 251597 information might change, he said.

“I think we’ve got a bright future. My only hope is that more libraries are built in future, to match the growth in the area.”

Mr Buckingham added the entire Casey Cardinia Libraries team was grateful for the support and appreciation of the community.

He said they were proud to be able to make a positive contribution to the community.

Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS “25 years is a point of celebration for us – we hope that the community feels the same way,” he said.

Ryan Quinsee, information services librarian at Pakenham Library, paid tribute to the history of the organisation and said the libraries had adapted to the community’s needs and had been able to “grow with the community”.

Shaniace Daymond, customer experiences librarian at Pakenham Library, said it was in-

teresting to look at how far the organisation had come.

“What we used to be and what we are now and what we can offer the community is very special,” she said.

“We’re not just a library anymore; we’re a very important part of the community.”

Once restrictions lift, in-person events will be held for staff, customers and stakeholders to celebrate properly.

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Care packs, heroes and hope -----More than 600 care packs have provided a small gift of hope and help to community members doing it really tough during COVID-19. Thanks to the local emergency relief providers who helped deliver these packs to those who need them most – it’s just one of the ways we’re supporting our community during these tough times.

If you know a great local ‘hero’ or a fantastic group that’s made an outstanding contribution recently, it’s time to nominate them for the Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards! Details below.

So many people tell me they love Cardinia Shire’s ‘liveability’ and soon we’ll be asking for your feedback on the draft Liveability Plan review to make sure Council and our partners can continue to keep our people and places happy and healthy.

This year enjoy our Ageing Well Seniors Festival from the comfort of your own home, with festival activities moving online. Find out more on our website.

And finally, thank you to everyone who continues to do the right thing by following health advice and COVID-19 restrictions. It’s so great to have our

playgrounds and skate parks open again, and I’m looking forward with hope and optimism as we near the end of the year.

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Join our free online community workshops to mark Community Safety Month in October.

The online workshops start 6 October and will be held every Wednesday and Thursday 7.30–8.30pm throughout the month.

Nominations are invited for the 2022 Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards for: • Citizen of the Year • Senior Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year • Community Event of the Year Nominations close 12 November.

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Connect magazine

• Pakenham: 26–29 November, 9am–4pm, Future Recycling Transfer Station, 30-32 Exchange Drive (rescheduled from 22–25 October).

The spring edition of Connect magazine is out now.

Please note: this edition was printed and photographed in line with COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time so there may be some changes to events, services, facilities and programs since the time of print. For the most up-to-date info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Read Connect online:

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Vaccination clinic: The EACH Pakenham COVID-19 vaccination hub at James Bathe Community and Sports Hub, 67 Caversham Drive, is now open weekends. Bookings essential: call 1800 675 398 or visit

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A man has been arrested in Traralgon following an incident in Pakenham on Sunday 19 September.

The offender forced the driver from the vehicle whilst parked in a carpark.

The vehicle and offender were located a few hours later, using the ’find my phone’ mobile application, as the victim’s phone

was left in their vehicle.

Knowing how to use the ’find my phone’ application, whether it is lost or stolen, has proven to be very effective in this instance.

All Apple and Android based phones have built-in ’find my phone’ applications and police are urging the community to know how to utilise this handy application.

Speeding motorbike caught Cardinia Highway Patrol officers spotted a 2007 Hyosung motorcycle doing 35km/h over the speed limit in Pakenham Thursday 23 September.

Police detected the motorcycle travelling at an alleged speed of 115km/h on Princes Highway about 8am.

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The rider, a 22-year-old Officer man selfpresented to Pakenham Police Station, where he was interviewed by police.

Police said the rider’s motorcycle has been impounded for 30 days, at a hefty cost of $1,280.

He is also expected to be charged with fail to stop on police direction (evade police), drive whilst disqualified and exceed speed limit.

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Located at the Officer Recreation Reserve, the hall works will include doubling the floor size and a new accessible ramp at the front.

Assistant group leader Leanne Fraser has been campaigning for funding for the upgrade for many years.

“It’ll be so exciting to see it come to fruition after such a long time,” she said.

“By renovating, expanding and developing the hall, it will become a vibrant new purpose built facility for the benefit of the wider community.”

The Beaconsfield Officer Scout Group was created after the hall-less Beaconsfield Scout Group moved Officer Scout Hall which was sitting unused at the time.

“It’s a 1950s building which is beautiful but not conducive to scouting, it’s quite old and needs some help,” Leanne said.

Suffering a few break in over the years, the hall upgrade will see purpose built secure storage as well as accessible bathroom upgrades and an electrical upgrade.

Leanne secured funding from the Federal Government with support from La Trobe MP Jason Wood and Scouts Victoria.

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Choir celebrates online Edelweiss Casey Choir has celebrated the season with a special online musical extravaganza.

Due to the continuing lockdown in Melbourne, the choir had to change its initially planned stage performance to an online performance to welcome and celebrate the MidAutumn Festival (also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival) on the evening of Sunday 19 September.

The members of the celebration party were firstly greeted by Mrs Xu, followed by an opening speech by Emily, the director of Edelweiss Casey Choir.

The celebration party kicked off with wine toast and some heart-warming and humorous remarks by Rose, the master of ceremonies.

The first item on the playbill was called Bragging About All Our Choir Members, performed in a lively manner by six senior choir members.

Tenor David Pavarotti sang a song named Looking At The Moon, which stirred up a mixture of feelings of missing family in the homeland and gratitude for being here in Melbourne.

Mr Wu gave a guitar performance accompanied by a vocal performance of My Home is There.

Edelweiss’ vocal music teacher, Kim, then performed All Is Found, a song from the 2019 Disney film Frozen 2.

Four members - Yong Mei, Eileen, Liya and Anny - recited three affectionate poems accompanied with great Chinese folk music.

Edelweiss, a show tune from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music was subtly and intricately played by the choir’s solo flautist, Mr Huang.

Both the MC Rose and Sisi then performed a scene with full costume from the largest Chinese opera form, Beijing Opera.

Choir members Phyl , Weiguo, Linda, Xiaxia, Mrs Bai and Mr Zhang all gave wonderful

The choir members gathered online for their celebration.

Through song, they celebrated their hometown. and differently styled performances.

Melbourne, my Second Hometown, a poem written by Mr Youyuan, was recited affectionately by Yingmei, Jinyan and Elma, expressing the yearning of Australian Chinese for their

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The party was also interspersed with riddle games and activities such as snatching and opening red envelopes.

The party ended with cheers and laughing to the song You Are My Sunshine.

It was a meaningful and bright traditional Chinese festival that the family of Edelweiss Casey Choir spent together here in Melbourne.

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Sountharam C Charomi draws strength from her mother and shares her story in Truth to Power Cafe.

Picture: GRAHAM DENHOLM “She was supportive of everything and was there with my failures and successes,” Sountharam said.

“She is my source of power. If I’m really down or depressed I just need to think of my mum, visualise her, think of what she told me and that’s my strategy to bounce back.

“My message to her is: mum, I think you’ve brought out the best in me.”

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“At a time when there can be no return to normal, we demand that you listen.”

Casey participant Sountharam C Charomi said she was motivated to share her story of power as part of the project.

“Power is positive for me; that’s the driving force in me,” she explained.

“Being a migrant here… I’ve got to look at power in a very positive way and think, how do I take advantage of that.

“If you allow yourself to become powerless then you’ve got no power. You need to develop that power. That’s your responsibility to become powerful.”

She said she draws strength from her mother, who passed away two years ago.

and the resolve in the years following his father’s death.

His passion in the belief that people need a space to speak their own truths to those who have power over them inspired him to not only create Truth to Power Cafe but a whole new genre of theatre.

Mr Goldstein was also inspired by the political and philosophical beliefs of Nobel prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter and his Hackney Gang, which included Mr Goldstein’s late father Mick and poet Henry Woolf who, at 92, is the sole remaining member of the gang.

For 60 years, the gang maintained their belief in speaking truth to power and remained firmly on the side of the occupied, the disenfranchised and their allies.

Speaking truth to power is a non-violent means of conflict resolution that has historically used the stage to speak to those in authority, no matter who that may be.

Mr Goldstein believes speaking out has heightened value in our era of post-truth, alternative facts and fake news.

Speaking truth to power is widely accepted to mean saying something to those in a position who don’t want to hear it.

The event has travelled the world from London and beyond and now comes to Bunjil Place as a part of The City of Casey’s Ageing Positively Festival.

As it has travelled around the world, members of local communities have played their part in shaping the narrative of the performance, speaking passionately about what matters most to them.

Truth to Power Cafe will run from Saturday 2 to Sunday 31 October via on-demand digital theatre streaming by Bunjil Place.

Tickets are free but registrations essential are essential via bunjilplace.com.au/bunjilplace-presents-truth-to-power-cafe

Dir ty on dining

By Gabriella Payne

Pop-up dining spaces sprang up throughout the city last year as Covid safe practices restaurants and forced cafes to turn to the streets for space, and after a successful summer initiative is set to run, the be months - a decisionextended over the coming that has left some munity members comvery unhappy.

The pop-up outdoor dining program originally developed was as a way for businesses to adapt to the ever-changing Covid ronment and saw temporary platformsenviseating areas quite and literally “pop up” Cardinia, with seating around spaces in many areas, taking over car parking including in Pakenham’s Main Street.

Whilst many people are enjoying making use of the new al fresco spaces, longtime enham local and Pakactive community Jack Mitchell said member that the lack of cleanliness and maintenance of the Main Street was “an absolute disgrace” and neededspaces addressed by the to be council.

“I travel all over the state and I have seen a main street never in as bad a shape Street, Pakenham,” as Main Mr Mitchell said.

“It’s just dreadful, everywhere, there’s there are cigarette butts bird and the street pavementspoo all over the place Outdoor dining spaces are falling apart. are proving quite “Why anybody divisive along Pakenham’s would want to Main Street now go to the Main Street. is beyond me,” Mr Mitchell said.

Picture: CARDINIA The other, less glamorous SHIRE COUNCIL view of the Main Street outdoor dining Mr Mitchell has be going anywhere lived in the area area. anytime soon, as since 2004 dinia Shire and said he has the Carraised Picture: JACK MITCHELL dinia Shire Council this issue with the Car- sions of Council are now calling for expres- dining spaces had proved popular interest for businesses mer and helped over many times, but avail. to support businesses sum- the shops - but it’s to no new, free “parklets” to apply mainly the dirtiness after a the problem,” - hoping to see more for difficult year. that’s “They told me porary outdoor he said. temthat they’ve got seating areas spring “Outdoor dining but it’s just getting big plans, Cardinia.

“We have this big, certainly brought up across the worse,” he said. low-hanging tree a buzz to and streets of the shire outside all these parrots following a tough “Taking away the Cardinia Mayor keep coming along year.

It’s great to see parking out the Brett Owen said making a mess. of the shops for and the community front a successful summer that after Cardinia some embrace venues and show trial of the parklets, unbelievable - most outdoor seating is just council Yesterday the council them some much the needed love,” were excited of the seats can’t came because she said. used.” complained to even be ing areas installed to see more outdoor dinwe them and they But the owner and throughout the area. said ‘yes, it’s very dirty’, but Mr Mitchell said “We trialled the they told us that Kebabs, Sam Bayraktar operator of Pakenham clean that the council parklet concept we should sending “someone should be mer in it up.” told over Star News that he sum- and other business Pakenham and we’re down there to clean as the council are owners on Main now on the look- that it up” out for new Mr Bayraktar said Street felt “accountable” for the restaurants, cafes that the area had the spaces are worthwhile ensuring the shire ly become “a dumping recentand bars across saster outdoor seating areas had been that would love to “a difor us”. ground” for people and usable if they are going to be taking leave rubbish and host a parklet from to March onwards,” Cr Owen unwanted junk as up car parking spots.

“It’s a total mess,” said. that he didn’t have well, and Mr Bayraktar said.

However, the pop-up Councillor Tammy the resources or “We can’t even use dining spaces won’t to be cleaning up the time the seating, it’s so highly of the concept, Radford also spoke less. the “ridiculous” point- side. mess outstating that the al fresco First of all we lost “It’s become more our car parks in of a dumping ground front of and an eyesore than something nice,” he said.

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“Who has power over you and what do you want to say to them?” Jeremy Goldstein asks the Casey community during Truth to Power Cafe, an online hybrid of theatre and activism presented by Bunjil Place and London Arts Projects.

Truth to Power Cafe celebrates the life experiences of participants whose contribution to the social fabric of the community has shaped the world as we know it.

Each performance mirrors the passions, interests and concerns of local communities as participants are invited to step into their own power and speak passionately from their lived experience about something important to them that they believe should be important to all of us.

Their stories are particularly poignant as Victorians surpass over 200 days in lockdown, facing both social and physical isolation from their communities, their peers and their families.

For this cathartic experience of truth-telling, nine members of the local Casey community were invited to share their responses to the questions for a profound theatrical reflection on loss, hope and resistance.

Their stories were filmed and compiled into a collection of personal memoirs to create a space for conversation and the search for finding voice.

Mr Goldstein said telling true and untold stories about our lives was becoming more important than ever, as Victoria emerges from lockdown.

“Through the telling of these stories, we can capture progressive energy and use it as a catalyst for change and renewal in the connected space of theatre,” he explained.

“This is a chance to claim agency over ourselves and our community, and to do this, in the eyes of family, friends and allies, is what makes the show so empowering.

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What’s on Cardinia?

Residents and businesses may be interested in some exciting news to come out of Cardinia Shire.

A new website called What’s on Cardinia has just been launched to support our community and local businesses to discover what is happening throughout our great region.

The site provides a guide to what is on in Cardinia each week.

What’s on Cardinia is a one-stop-shop to find out about upcoming events happening across our shire. Showcasing the unique and diverse region, there’s something for everyone - all listed in one place.

Even during lockdown periods you can still find ‘what’s on’… from take away offers near you to a range of exciting online events.

Discover all sorts of events from free fun, wining and dining, music, markets, exhibi-

tions, courses, experiences, tours, networking, sports and more!

Cardinia mayor Brett Owen said the website had been designed to increase awareness of events, engage our local community, support local businesses and to attract visitors to our Shire.

“It’s hoped it will not only engage locals but help grow our Shire as an event destination, giving more people more reasons to visit

and experience all that we have on offer,” he said.

Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging all businesses that have an event or special offer to register and list it on the new What’s on Cardinia website. All business listings are free.

Residents are encouraged to head to www. whatsoncardinia.com.au to see what’s on in Cardinia.

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Dancing for older Australians: give it a whirl

By Elle Cecil The health benefits of dancing for seniors range from improving your physical health to creating strong social connections that increase your sense of wellbeing.

A 2018 study by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) showed a positive relationship between dancing and the physical and emotional health of older Australians.

Participants in the study experienced improved flexibility, boosted energy levels and better posture. Further studies have found that dancing can slow or even reverse the signs of ageing in the brain.

Among these benefits, older Australians are likely to experience an improvement in balance, coordination and spatial awareness, which in turn could reduce their likelihood of falls.

Dancing also provides an increase in heart rate, encouraging the movement of oxygen throughout the body. This has shown positive effects on heart and lung condition, and has the potential to lessen the risk of conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Regular dance also assists in weight management, toning muscle, improving strength and reducing joint pain.

The benefits of dancing aren’t just physical. Regular dancing has been shown to increase the size of the hippocampus, which is the region of the brain responsible for spatial navigation and memory formation.

Not only did study participants enjoy a range of physical and mental progress, they also experienced a shift in overall mood, self-esteem and confidence. This is attributed to a combination of the effects of physical exercise and the social interactions and connections formed during the dance classes.

Some things to consider Are you looking to dance on your own or with a partner? Perhaps you’d like to join a group dance class, or maybe you’d prefer private lessons. What sort of dance style are you looking to engage in? The options are endless. Ballet, line dancing, Latin or salsa dancing, waltzing, tap dancing, dance aerobics and even seated dance classes are all popular styles you can choose from.

Before you pull on your dancing shoes, it’s important to consult your doctor or medical professional. They can provide you with proper advice tailored to your health needs.

Once you’ve got the go ahead, you should make sure that you hydrate properly before, during and after you dance.

Warming up and cooling down is also crucial to avoid stiffness or injury.

Take care not to over work yourself on the dance floor. Remember, it’s all about getting active and having fun. Now get out there and bust a move!

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The business of change At the start of my career I was a computer programmer and back then software development projects were notorious for being late, over budget and often not meeting customer requirements.

Indeed, a famous “CHAOS” report produced in 1995 by ‘The Standish Group’ (www. projectsmart.co.uk/white-papers/chaos-report.pdf) found that only 16.2 per cent of software projects were completed on-time and on-budget and for larger companies this was just nine per cent of all projects.

The report was instrumental in changing the way software and IT projects were planned and managed and even spawned a new methodology known as “Agile”, designed to provide early visibility to customers (and hence feedback) and tighter monitoring of the cost, schedule, scope and quality elements of a project.

As a result, there were definite improvements to software and IT project deliveries but still many still failed especially often due to a lack of take-up by staff.

Around about the same time that the Standish published its CHAOS Report, another methodology was beginning to take shape which we now refer to as ‘change management’ which focused on how to prepare organisations for change.

Whereas project management focuses on the technical side of a project (what has to be delivered, to what standard, by when and for what cost), change management focuses on the people side and provides tools and techniques for understanding the people impact of the project and how best to manage this.

This is neatly summed up by Ron Stewart, Executive Director of Prosci, Canada (Prosci is a leading change management practitioner and accreditation company): “While the project team prepares the solution for the organization, the change team pre-

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH pares the organization for the solution”.

Change Management is necessary because it recognizes that most people resist change in business. Why? Because when a change is significant and/or radical, it may actually represent a ‘paradigm shift’.

In such a scenario, knowledge and skills acquired under the old way of doing things may no longer be applicable or even useful and hence represent a threat to those who have achieved certain positions or status within an organisation based on these.

Without proper communication to the affected staff, it is easy to see how the proposed change is likely to be interpreted negatively and hence resisted.

In practice though, businesses still need good people and it is rare the threat leads to a wholesale change of staff.

Indeed, if the change is being made for the right reasons, very often it leads to improved conditions and business results, but it is very hard to achieve this if staff are rebelling against the change itself.

This is where the application of a proper change management process yields significant benefits and there are plenty of them out there.

They each has their own way of doing things but there are a number of common characteristics that I shall list below and which are well worth considering when you need to introduce an important change into the business: Be clear about the nature of the change and the reasons for doing it now

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By Gabriella Payne Theres no doubt that throughout these difficult times, the love of our pets has been getting us through.

A few weeks ago, we asked residents to send in pictures with their canine best friends, and this week, our purrrr-fect cat friends have taken centre stage.

Whether curled up on your lap, having a nice big stretch or being mischievous and playful - cats always know just how to cheer us up and many locals couldn’t imagine their lives without them.

With everything going on in the world right now, they make us smile on a daily basis and life would surely be cat-astrophic without them.

So here’s to all our feline friends!

Rebecca Rowed and her cat, Bowie: “This is Bowie. We adopted him from the pound in November 2020.

He came as a surprise. I was looking at getting a dog but I came across his face on the pound page. We all fell in love. He has become such an important part of our lives. He has given my old dog a new lease on life.

Bowie is an inside only cat but my dad built an enclosure so he can still enjoy the outdoors safely. We are so lucky to have found each other.”

Amanda Wicks and her cat, Max: “This is Max, he is a Bengal cat and is always making us smile with his antics.

He’s pretty high maintenance in that he is very loud and can be demanding, but he also loves splashing in the bath and will only drink from a running tap. We definitely wouldn’t want to live through lockdown without him.”

Joanne Peak and her cat, Billy: “This is our feline loaf, Billy, he is a four-yearold domestic, medium hair. He was adopted from AAPS back in January 2020, and is a huge part of our family.”

Marj Couch and her cat, Leo: “This is our fluffball Leo. He is a Birman and is great company. He needs to be around me all the time!”

Kimberly Riddell and her cat, Mercy: “This is Mercy, she has definitely made lockdown more bearable.

Mercy is a four-year-old calico, domestic, short hair, we adopted her from the Maneki Neko Cat Rescue when she was nine weeks old and since then she has built up a cheeky stubborn attitude which keeps things interesting through lockdown! We can’t imagine life without her.”

Angelina Lay and her cat, Csikos: “Here are some photos of my boy Csikos pronounced Chee-kosh. During lockdown he has indulged in taking extra long naps, getting as many cuddles as possible and ensuring that he keeps us company if he finds us in our study by ourselves. He’s a very good boy.”

Lauren Dalton and her cat, Milo: “This is Milo, helping celebrate birthdays whilst in lockdown. She is one-year-old, we rescued her when she was four weeks old.”

Alicia Rollings and her recently passed cat, Diego and new fur-baby, Cleo: “This is Diego, he was nearly four years old.

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This is Joanne’s gorgeous girl Freyja, striking a pose!

This is Sue’s gorgeous girl Miss Fenton, surveying the land.

This is Milo, Lauren Dalton’s beautiful cat and a real party animal by the looks of things!

This is Roz’s rescue cat, Jasper, enjoying a bit of the great outdoors.

Here is Kelly’s rescue stray, Ratbag, now loving his new home.

amazing with people and gave the best cuddles. Unfortunately he was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer [and passed away]. I miss him so much.

This is Cleo, she is two years old and I adopted her through a rescue. She isn’t a fan of other people but slowly is getting better. She is very cheeky and loves cuddles on her terms. I couldn’t see myself without her and she is the best company when coming home from a busy day at work. She has helped me though these tough times.”

Angelique and Noah Summers and their cats Buffy, Gin and Pepe: “This is my princess Buffy, followed by my son Noah’s boy Gin and our shared handsome boy Pepe. We would be lost without them!”

Ethan and Amy Davies and their cat, Joshy (Joshua): “Here is our beloved cat Joshy, (Joshua). He always wants to be the centre of attention and sit directly on top of puzzles, laptops and colouring. He is a recuse cat, and we sense that he is forever grateful for giving him a second chance.”

Divya Stoicevici and her cats, Arwen and Leia: “This is Arwen and Leia - they like to party with us on Friday nights!”

Jessica Lee and her cat, Bebe: “Bebe is 14 years old, she has been my rock in life, especially these last 18 months. She’s not just a cat, she’s my family. Very affectionate cat who loves to cuddle. She enjoys lots of naps, but has also become quite playful recently

with me being home so much.”

Joanne Lee and her cat, Freyja: “At only a year and a half old, living on the streets and already having a litter of kittens, Freyja was saved at the 11th hour from being killed at a local pound. She was taken in by Rose’s Refuge - a local rescue - and spent time there adjusting to life as a cat with a home.

Unfortunately she has a skin condition which may require life-long treatment, or it may resolve with the right treatment. Either way, we are prepared to provide her supportive care.

She’s such an affectionate and playful cat.

The number of animals just like Freyja being destroyed at shelters and pounds each year is abominable. We would like to encourage everyone to adopt not shop!”

Gazette journalist Danielle Kutchel and her cats, BB, Connie and Lucy: “These three are my absolute world. They’ve all got their own unique purr-sonalities: BB is the boss of the house but is now the middle child; Connie is the youngest and still shy despite being a house cat for four years; and Lucy is confident, affectionate, and sounds like a frog when she purrs. BB and Lucy are both from Ingrid’s Haven. BB had a rough start on the Victorian border but chose us in a drug-induced haze after her desexing surgery.

She is currently battling inflammatory bowel disease and is taking it like a trooper. Lucy languished in the shelter for years, unwanted.

She has had both ACLs reconstructed and has a crazy walk as a result, but she doesn’t let her ’disability’ stop her from chasing her sisters. We adopted Connie from Casey-based

Bast Cat Club, and though she started life as a colony cat she has really taken to this indoors thing and loves a good cuddle!”

Tahlia Highman and her cat, Ron: “Ron is a big, floofy, beautiful boy. He’s also very chilled out; he doesn’t mind when his canine sister gets a bit too excited. Here he is showing off his lip freckle!”

Divina Guerrera and her cat, Penny Lane: “Penny Lane is seven years old. She is very spoilt and independent. Only likes one brand of cat food and is very fussy about her bedtime.

Let’s us know when she needs her own space.”

Roz Blades and her cat, Jasper: “This is Jasper our rescue cat, who we got from Cat Rescue. He is a frightened timid cat, whose life we have improved. He has a lovely nature and a great personality.”

Kelly Warren and her cat, Ratbag: “Meet Ratbag aka Pallet cat. We had been trying to catch this little fella for a few days knowing he looked very skinny and sick. Being a large charity we normally look after people not cats. Well Ratbag must have known we wanted to help him and one afternoon he was crying under a pallet. The vet said he was only days off dying.

Fast forward to today and the second photo shows you that he’s very much the king of the castle in our house.

We have been at the warehouse two years and just after Ratbag, I started making friends with another very feral cat. Fast forward and tonight I have two beautiful babies sound asleep beside me. My motto is, it’s free to be kind. Even to animals.”

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What does your work at the library involve?

I’m the manager of the Endeavour Hills branch so my role is to manage the staff and library services of that branch. I roster staff, plan and deliver adult programs, maintain the collections, mentor new staff and, most importantly, serve customers. I also lead two organisational teams, adult programs which is responsible for programming across all CCL branches and the READ group which is responsible for initiatives, such as author events and our In a nook with a book Facebook group, that encourage a love of reading in adults.

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Well it’s a bit cliche since I’m a librarian, but I have my own personal library, spread across six bookshelves totalling 932 books. I hope to reach the 1000 mark in 2022.

What is your favourite cuisine?

I’m not a foodie but if I had to pick, I would say Italian cuisine. I spent a month in Italy in 2016 and I lived on pizza, pasta, gelato and Nutella croissants for the whole four weeks. The variety of pizza in Italy is amazing, I had a Nutella pizza and a French fries pizza amongst others.

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My family - mum, dad, sister and uncle. All have lived experience, both good and bad, and from them shown me how to live my best life.

I am grateful for them and support they give me every day.

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

Ummmmm…is there phone a friend option?

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By Nick Creely While there is plenty of noise around the long-term sustainability of the AFL Outer East model , three of the south-east clubs involved in the competition have staunchly defended the league and have committed long-term to its plans.

With Beaconsfield looking likely to land in the Eastern Football League, Doveton to the Southern Football Netball League and Cranbourne exploring the option of joining the Mornington Peninsula league again - off the back of Berwick’s departure last season - there is plenty of chatter about whether the league’s long-term future is secure.

However, two former members of the nowdefunct SEFNL who aligned with the AFL Outer East, Officer and Pakenham, as well as competition newcomer Berwick Springs, who put together a promising debut senior football and netball season, have come out strongly with a message for those that are doubting its future place in the community.

That they’re committing to the competition’s future, and have no plans to explore their options elsewhere..

“The future of football has been a longstanding sore point for clubs in our region for a number of years, however in my mind this matter was resolved for our club when we joined AFL Outer East in 2019,” Officer president Nick McLennan told the Star News Group.

“Our club has really enjoyed our time in the AFL Outer East. We’ve been given the opportunity to play competitive football which has been important for our players and supporters.”

Pakenham president Travis Hamilton said that for his club it’s been the right move both on and off the field.

“We’ve found the competition to suit Pakenham and the needs of our club,” he said.

“Outer East have been accommodating to

Officer is one club that has thrown its support behind AFL Outer East. 238292 the clubs’ needs and very helpful, their leadership the group has been great to deal with.

“The club looks forward to working with Outer East in the Premier Division in season 2022.”

And for Berwick Springs president Ashley Allison, the formation of the senior club has been a great success in the AFL Outer East.

The Titans snagged a few senior football wins in its first season under esteemed coach Rodney Benstead and were ultra-competitive in A Grade netball and through the grades.

The club has also moved into its new home at Mick Morland Reserve, and have settled

in nicely.”Our decision to be a part of Outer East Football Netball League has been a great move,” he said.

“We have been supported with advice and direction by the OE team throughout a tough couple of years. Aaron, Cameron and the team are always accessible with regular proactive communication.”

McLennan added that from on off-field perspective, clubs have saved considerable funds, particularly from clubs joining from the SEFNL, and are full of praise for development type programs, particularly in the mental health space.

Picture: ROB CAREW “Off field the commission has also helped our club go from strength to strength. Our league fees have been dramatically reduced, yet in return we have been provided more supportthan ever before,” he said.

“One of the things I have been most impressed by is the work being done by Aaron Bailey and others in the development of new clubs. We’ve already seen Berwick Springs grow with great success and I understand there will be another new club coming to the league very soon.

“The Officer Senior Football Club is here to stay and we have no plan to go anywhere.”

Is an early start on the cards? WGCA weighs up options

By Nick Creely The West Gippsland Cricket Association is planning for an early-November start, with a mixture of two-day cricket involved this season.

While the target date is on the basis of vaccination rates and Victorian State Government restrictions at the time, the WGCA is planning for a season start date of Saturday, 6 November despite Cricket Victoria’s recommendations that associations plan for a start the following weekend.

WGCA president Rob Hansen said the decision was simple for himself and the senior cricket committee - they want to see cricketers back on the park as soon as possible.

“One of the things we’re looking for is to maximise the number of playing days this season,” he said.

“We could easily play 14 one day games which limits the number of weeks playing cricket. It is possible to play more than 14 days and have some two-day cricket. It’s what we’re attempting to do.”

Under the Cricket Victoria Community Cricket roadmap released last week, the recommendation was for one-day cricket to be played again, with permitted club training not expected to be allowed until 70 per cent double-dose vaccination rates, expected around the 26th of October. That then - vaccination rates permitting - would allow competitions to start from 5 November.

While it would mean a short pre-season, Hansen believes it’s important to get the ball rolling and to get back to playing the game, with opportunities prior to 26 October for cricketers to get practice outside of the club.

“The recommendation from CV is simply to have a one-day season again, so we’re trying to accommodate opinions I guess,” he said.

“It’s about addressing the balance between the draw.

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The WGCA is planning for an early November start. 227544 “We feel it’s time to lead from the front rather than continually going backwards and forwards.”

The plan at this stage is for the WGCA to play one-day cricket until Christmas, before diving into five two-day games post-Christmas, with the possibility of one Saturday/ Sunday fixture to maximise the number of available days.

Hansen believes that two-day cricket has an important place and will be embraced by clubs again, but admitted with the plan a clear and concise strategy must be put in place in case of a Covid outbreak in between a match forces players, clubs and close contacts to isolate.

“Nobody knows how this will work, we

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didn’t face it last season, we had one lockdown last year which was essentially a rainaffected weekend,” he said.

“We haven’t had to deal with outbreaks which impact a couple of clubs - we’ll develop a strategy. We don’t know whether it will impact a particular player having to quarantine, and whether that player can be replaced or if the whole team does. That needs to be clarified.

“Hopefully the roadmap will cover those contingencies. We’ll work with CV on that.

There’s a lot of sharing across associations in Vicroria, so we won’t deal with that by ourselves.

“We’ll develop a process similar to that of the DDCA or MPCA.

“2020 was a one-off situation, so 2021 will hopefully be another one-off that won’t be repeated.”

On the vaccines and potential for it to be mandated to play this season, Hansen said they will continue to be guided by the State Government and Cricket Victoria, but like many sporting associations, reiterated that the easiest option right now is to go get the jab.

“In the long run, we’ll have to do what the State Government tells us - if it’s mandated, we don’t have a choice, simple as that,” he said.

“I think it will be a logistical nightmare to be honest - I can’t see how local clubs and associations will be able to cope with who is vaccinated and who is not.

“That’s not part of the make-up.”

Hansen said there is a meeting on Wednesday to go through the fixture and exact makeup of the season, as well as how clubs can appropriately enforce Covid restrictions at individual clubs and grounds this season.

“We’ll get some sort of reaction I suppose - we’re at a stage where we’ve communicated with clubs on numerous occasions. We’ve attempted to accommodate clubs as much as possible,” he said.

“We had Covid control in 2020, that was a mandated procedure - we had all the protocols and we’re expected to supervise on an individual basis, it was down to the individual clubs and down to the WGCA. “Ultimately, there’s a limit to how much it can be individually supervised, and clubs have to take responsibility for their own actions.

“It generally worked well. The population generally accepts what needs to be done.

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Roadmap for return · Changerooms, social rooms and canteens

By Nick Creely Cricket Victoria (CV) has encouraged local cricket associations to target a season start date of the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 November after releasing its roadmap this week.

CV has developed its roadmap - which has been shared with the State Government to confirm that it aligns with the recent roadmap announcement from Premier Daniel Andrews.

While this cricket roadmap is being developed on the basis of vaccination rate, here’s what CV has communicated with associations: 80 per cent single dose (expected in coming days) Metro No matches No organised training Use of cricket ovals/nets if all vaccinated.

Multiple groups of five can gather to exercise (including cricket) If not all vaccinated, you can have a hit of cricket with dependants and one other person A coach can instruct two people with single/ no dose vaccination status Regional Vic No matches v other opponents Organised training permitted (no group size limit) No spectators allowed Change rooms to remain closed Centre wicket training and match simulations training permitted 70 per cent double dose (26 October) Metro No matches v other opponents Organised training permitted (no group size limit but small groups recommended) No spectators allowed Change rooms to remain closed Centre wicket training and match simulations training permitted Regional Vic

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· No matches v other opponents training permitted (up to 100 · Organised people max) Cricket Blast possible (in line · Woolworths with density limits) can be open in line with food, · Canteen/bars drink and liquor licence rules - outdoor consumption 80 per cent double dose (5 November) Statewide Matches permitted Training permitted (no group size limit) Spectators permitted (max 150) Metro maximum travel distance removed Indoor training and matches allowed

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open in line with density rules In regards to the season start dates, Cricket Victoria’s Paul Milo said that 13 and 14 November - the weekend after Melbourne Cup week - was the best possible scenario for clubs and associations to begin preparation.

However there will be more information in regards to Premier Cricket, as there are different guidelines for expected pre-season preparation.

CV also stated that one-day and Twenty20 matches should be scheduled again this season.

“Cricket Victoria acknowledges that each Association will set their specific starting date based on the position of their Clubs/Executive based on their local needs,” he stated.

“Given the season delay, potential for localised lockdowns and the expected wetter than normal summer ahead, delaying the season too far will erode the chance of maximising the number of matches played.

“Yet this date should allow adequate notice for confirming the season start after reach the 80 per cent double dose target.

“For most comps, a November 13/14 start will allow 14 rounds that sees everyone play each opponent home and away through the year before March finals.”

Milo reiterated that the most important thing right now is reaching those vaccination milestones.

“The vaccination trigger targets are the critical milestones, not the estimated dates cricket matches cannot start until at least after we reach 80 per cent double dose vaccination.”

The Dandenong District Cricket Association is yet to make any official announcements.

The Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association is preparing for the 13 November start, while it is more likely that the Premier Cricket competition will begin the following week to allow for a longer block of pre-season training.

Hillberg headlines a team of star quality

By David Nagel Korumburra-Bena goaler Kim Hillberg has become the first player to be selected in fourconsecutive West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) Team of the Year’s (TOTY) after earning the Goal Shooter position in this year’s elite-quality team of stars.

No footballer or netballer can match Hillberg’s amazing record, with four netballers – Gemma Dixon, Georgia Keysers, Alana McRae and Renee Pilkington – earning three selections in the team since the dream of bringing back West Gippsland football and netball became a reality in 2017.

Dixon, McRae and Pilkington earned their third selections this year, with McRae earning her third-consecutive gong as the team’s Goal Keeper.

Seven footballers – Trent Armour, Brendan Kimber, Zak Vernon, Nathan Voss, Luke Walker, Jason Wells and Phillip Island skipper Jaymie Youle – have also earned three selections, while Bulldogs’ mentor Beau Vernon is the only coach to receive such accolades.

But no-one – not in football or netball – can match the fabulous four that Hillberg has achieved this season.

The sharp-shooting Hillberg’s incredible consistency has also seen her rewarded with captaincy of this year’s team, with Dalyston goaler Jarney Thomas a well-earned recipient of the Coach of the Year.

The sweet-shooting Thomas did an amazing job with Dalyston this year – overcoming all obstacles to remain undefeated when the season was eventually cut short due to Covid after 11 rounds.

The Magpies finished two games clear of a chasing pack, with Korumburra-Bena and Tooradin-Dalmore winning nine games each for the season.

Thomas is one of six debut WGFNC TOTY selections, with Bunyip livewire Chloe Papley earning a starting position at Wing Attack, while Warragul Industrials gun Lara Commapakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

Kim Hillberg kept her perfect record intact after being selected in her fourth WGFNC Team of the Year…and this time as captain. 251927 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS deur has been rewarded for a fantastic season with a spot alongside Hillberg in Goal Attack.

Thomas is joined on the interchange bench by fellow debutants Karla Brook (Cora Lynn), Sam Hodge (Bunyip) and Hollie Keysers (Nar Nar Goon), with Dixon (Korumburra-Bena) and Tooradin-Dalmore gun Ebony Dolan rounding out a high-quality list of support for the starting seven.

Inverloch-Kongwak star Pilkington – Goal Defence - joins McRae at the defensive end of the court, with Nar Nar Goon star Rebecca Cox capping off a wonderfully consistent season with selection at Wing Defence.

And Korumburra-Bena star Kelsey Buxton

would have the first chance to set this team alight from her starting position in the midcourt.

Buxton has been a star of local netball over the last few years with her running capacity and athleticism a tough match up for any midcourter in the competition.

As usual, there were some high-quality players that missed out on this year’s team with Jasmin Mackie, Ebony Mumford (Bunyip), Bianca Douglas (Cora Lynn), Lanni Pryor (Inverloch-Kongwak) and Annelise Van Rooye (Korumburra-Bena) all close to selection.

Hannah McRae, Brittany Thomas (Dalyston), Hayley Roberts (Phillip Island), Sara Duncan, Alex Maher (Tooradin-Dalmore) and Warragul Industrials pair - Sienna Green and Ella Spencer - were also highly recommended and unlucky not to make this year’s team.

But there’s no doubt that the 13 players selected in this WGFNC Team of the Year are worthy recipients of the honour and would do the competition proud against any opposition in community sport.

Congratulations to this year’s 2021 WGFNC Team of the Year.

WGFNC NETBALL TEAM OF THE YEAR - 2021 GS Kim Hillberg Korumburra-Bena GA Lara Commadeur Warragul Industrials WA Chloe Papley Bunyip C Kelsey Buxton Korumburra-Bena WD Rebecca Cox Nar Nar Goon GD Renee Pilkington Inverloch-Kongwak GK Alana McRae Dalyston INTERCHANGE Hollie Keysers Nar Nar Goon Goaler Jarney Thomas Dalyston Goaler Karla Brook Cora Lynn Midcourt Ebony Dolan Tooradin-Dalmore Midcourt Gemma Dixon Korumburra-Bena Defender Sam Hodge Bunyip Defender COACH Jarney Thomas Dalyston CAPTAIN Kim Hillberg Korumburra-Bena

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Munro wins top award for Casey

By Nick Creely He’s one of the VFL’s most respected footballers, and one of the region’s biggest stars.

And now Beaconsfield product Jimmy Munro is a back-to-back VFL Best and Fairest winner for the Casey Demons after yet another superb season in the clinches.

The on-baller snared the Demons’ top men’s award at the club’s virtual VFL and VFLW Awards Night last Thursday night, with the tackling machine claiming the Gardner Clark Best and Fairest after also winning the award in 2019.

It was another ultra-impressive campaign for the midfielder, who averaged 21.4 disposals, 4.3 clearances and a whopping 9.3 tackles a match from nine matches. He also hit the scoreboard, kicking six goals.

AFL-listed forward Toby Bedford finished runners-up in the best and fairest, with the youngster averaging 15.3 disposals, 5.9 tackles and 0.9 goals a match in a promising season.

Demons veteran Neville Jetta took out the Trademark and Values Award after a consistent season guiding the backline in 2021, with small defender averaging a tick under 20 touches a game.

Emerging forward George Grey snared the Steve Harrison Rising Star Award for his promising debut season in attack for the Demons, where he averaged a goal a match.

After an exceptional debut season, Eliza West took out the Demons’s VFLW Best and Fairest, in what was a remarkably consistent and reliable season.

West averaged 22.3 disposals a match from 13 games, which included five tackles a match, and also managed to kick seven goals.

Demons star Casey Sherriff finished as runner up in the best and fairest, with the creative playmaker picking up 16 touches per match, three marks and 4.1 tackles. She also kicked multiple goals on two occasions to showcase her wares in front of goal.

Defender Emma Horne was also rewarded for her promising season, with the youngster clinching the VFLW Rising Star Award, in a season in which she averaged 8.5 disposals and three tackles from 15 matches.

Meg MacDonald won the Trademark and Values Award for her reliable season, which included almost six tackles per match, Shree Fairchild clinched the VFLW Coaches Award and Monica Harasimiuk took out the Most Improved Award.

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