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Henry Jenkins (centre) and his family (mum Jade, dad Adam and younger brothers Thomas and Samuel) battled cancer together, with a little help from the Starlight Foundation.

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The brave little boy was a true battler throughout and is now thankfully in remission.

A little superstar We’ve all faced some tough times over the past couple of years, but Henry Jenkins and his family have been through more than most.

In August last year, the young Berwick family’s world was turned upside down when 5 year old Henry, a bright and bubbly boy, was diagnosed with Stage 5 Nephroblastoma (Wilms Tumour kidney cancer).

With the only sign that something was wrong being a sore and swollen tummy, Henry’s parents Jade and Adam had taken him to the doctor for a check up - and within 24 hours, he had been admitted to the Monash Children’s Hospital and his family were delivered the devastating news.

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Having two other young children at home, 3 year old Thomas and baby Samuel (who was just 4 months old at the time), Henry’s parents said they felt “split in two”.

“It was awful,” Jade said.

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Jade said, “but we never imagined cancer.

“It’s an insidious disease. One moment everything was fine and then it wasn’t. We were overcome by fear.”

As if the cancer diagnosis wasn’t enough to deal with, Henry was admitted to hospital during one of Melbourne’s strictest Covid lockdowns, meaning only one parent could be with him at a time.

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Students’ VCE joy Students, teachers and parents breathed a collective sigh of relief last week when VCE results were released, drawing to a close two years of Covid interrupted learning for the class of 2021.

More than 55 per cent of Casey Grammar School students have placed in the top 30 per cent of Australia.

More than 13 per cent of these students were also placed in the top 10 per cent of the nation and more than a third of students achieved an ATAR of 80 plus (an increase of 8.1 per cent on the 2020 results).

Casey Grammar School dux Alexia Gherghiceanu achieved an ATAR of 97.55 and was also a recipient of the Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award this year.

Alexia plans to study a double degree in nursing and midwifery prior to undertaking a post-graduate Bachelor of Medicine and would currently like to specialise in either obstetrics or paediatrics.

School captain Alastair McKearney received runner-up after achieving a score of 97.00.

Alastair plans to study a double degree in science and biomedicine.

Casey Grammar School principal Fiona Williams said the Year 12 student leaders did a remarkable job in ensuring their peers were supported throughout the year, and encouraged them to focus on the positives in all situations.

“Having endured their final two years of senior school during a global pandemic, their optimism and positive outlook is nothing short of remarkable,” she said.

About 17 per cent of Kambrya College students achieved an ATAR of above 90, 39.4 per cent attained above 80, and 96 per cent reached above 50. The school achieved a median study score of 31.

Principal Keith Perry said this year’s results was a mild improvement from 2020.

“These are outstanding results, and our students and teachers have yet again proven that you do not need to go to an expensive private school or a select entry high school to achieve good results,” Mr Perry said.

The Kambrya College 2021 VCE dux was Caifei (Hannah) Lin, who achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95.

Kambrya College’s students who achieved an ATAR score above 80.

Picture: SUPPLIED, KAMBYRA COLLEGE Hannah has been offered the University of Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship, one of the university’s most prestigious awards for school leavers, and is aiming to enter medicine at either Melbourne University or Monash University next year.

Mr Perry also congratulated the 2021 VCAL dux Ethan Arbon.

Nossal High School students also achieved top VCE results.

More than 60 per cent of students received an ATAR score of above 90, with the median ATAR sitting at 93.7.

The mean study score was 35.5, with 26.9 per cent of students achieving a study score of more than 40.

Dux Robert Joseph reached an ATAR of 99.90 and celebrated with a morning tea at the school.

“It’s a great achievement and I feel like all my efforts are paying off,” he said.

He said surviving bouts of remote learning was about having a positive mindset.

“I kept reminding myself that we were all in this together,” he said.

Mr Joseph will celebrate surrounded by family and friends and said he could not wait to see what life had to offer.

He has a passion for physics and engineering.

“This is just the start, now life will take-off,” he said.

Nossal High School principal Roger Page said he was very pleased with the VCE results.

“It’s one of the strongest results we’ve had,” Mr Page said.

“I’m very proud and very pleased with our students who managed so well during lockdown they’ve done exceptional work which is a credit to them, their teachers and their parents.”

Federation University Australia associate professor Kurt Seemann has reassured VCE students and their parents there are many pathways into university other than having a good ATAR score.

“Take a deep breath and regroup, there are lots of ways in,” Mr Seemann said.

He said some students may have received an early offer, with Federation providing conditional offers for programs at Berwick to 190 applicants.

Students can also do a Certificate III or higher in a relevant study area from Federation TAFE or another Victorian TAFE, which will give them the entry requirements (and credit) into a degree.

“They might not get into their preferred course but they can explore another program and once they’re in and coping well with studies, they can transfer to a different program,”Mr Seemann said.

“It shows commitment to the direction the student wants to explore which universities really value.”

Early offers a welcome VCE stress relief

By Marcus Uhe While many students across the state anxiously awoke to discover their ATAR on Thursday, some students enrolled at Berwick’s Federation University had a less stressful morning.

Federation University launched its early offers program earlier this year to help take the pressure off secondary school students who were already struggling with finishing their studies and making decisions about their future during a global pandemic.

The University has made conditional offers for programs at Berwick to 190 applicants.

One beneficiary of the project was Hampton Park’s Kayley Day from St John’s Regional College in Dandenong.

Ms Day was offered a place in a community and human services degree, a decision inspired by working in a pharmacy.

“I work in the industry already and I like helping people,” Ms Day said. “I feel like that’s an area that’s really underrepresented at the moment, especially during Covid-19.

“I like seeing all the people that need

Kayley Day will study at Federation University Picture: MARCUS UHE in 2022. 262647 help, and needing help with medications.

“Even down to saying hello to customers, it makes their day.”

Year 12 is hard enough as it is but for the graduating class of 2021, like their predecessors last year, students have had to navigate home-schooling.

St John’s was fortunate to be able to hold their formal, graduation and valedictory ceremonies in-between lockdowns, but couldn’t escape the dreaded zoom sessions

as the pandemic tightened its grip.

For Ms Day, who describes herself as more of a ‘hands-on’ learner, she said that it was a daunting experience but will strengthen her in the long run.

“It can be very scary and I was bit scared for a while, because I didn’t know what was going to happen. But we pushed through, showed resilience and I’m very proud of the whole cohort this year.”

“I had a whiteboard where I could write all my upcoming assessments and I had motivation posters up on it. There was a lot of personal stuff to make me feel better “(I was most proud of) My resilience to get through. It’s made me more open minded to what can happen later in life and how people struggle in different ways, and also to what I want to do in the future.”

She said that she’s excited to study at a local university with a small, tight-knit community.

“They seem so friendly and because it’s a smaller area, they know everyone.

“When I went for a walk-through the other day, there was a lady at the uni who remembered who I was from an open day.”

Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three teens following an aggravated burglary in Toorak on Friday.

Detectives have been told a family of five were asleep at an Iona Avenue home when the offenders allegedly gained entry via a window at about 5.20am on Friday 17 December.

It is alleged that the offenders located car keys, wallets and a mobile phone inside the home before stealing the family’s two station wagons.

One of the vehicles, a red Mercedes, was tracked to an address in Curran Drive, Pakenham where it was seized by police around 7.15am.

The black Mercedes was tracked to the Princes Highway in Pakenham where police successfully deployed tyre-deflation devices.

It is alleged the offenders dumped the car outside a Kidds Road property in Doveton, where police on the ground were guided to their arrest by the Air Wing around 7.45am.

A 14-year-old Cranbourne boy has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, theft and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.

He has been remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

A 15-year-old Seaford boy has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.

He has been remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

A 16-year-old Officer boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.

He has also been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the stolen vehicles is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Driver blows 0.160 An alleged speeding driver more than three times over the blood-alcohol limit has been intercepted in Springvale.

Casey Highway Patrol officers say they detected the driver’s Nissan Navara at 135 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Princes Highway about 11pm on Saturday 18 November.

The 46-year-old Doveton man gave a bloodalcohol reading of 0.160, police say.

His licence was immediately suspended, his vehicle impounded for 30 days at a cost of $950. V Victoria Police are enforcing the statewide Operation Roadwise during the high-risk Christmas period. It targets impaired driving, speed, distraction and fatigue

Hampton Park cannabis bust A 35-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man have been arrested after the discovery of a cannabis crop in Hampton Park.

Members from the SD3 Divisional Response Unit executed a search warrant at the Wethersdane Drive property last week and located a sophisticated hydroponic cannabis crop in the garage.

Police seized a number of cannabis plants and loose cannabis, along with an electrical bypass, fireworks, a handgun gel blaster, ammunition and a large quantity of cash.

The woman is expected to be charged on summons with cultivating cannabis, while the man was also charged with drug offences and bailed to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates Court on Wednesday 3 March 2022.

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Temporary vaccine halt The vaccination centre at Cranbourne Turf Club will temporarily close over the Christmas and new year period.

The vaccination centre will close on Thursday 23 December at 5pm, taking its final appointment at 4.15pm, and will reopen on Tuesday 4 January.

The centre at Sandown Racecourse will also close during the same period as Cranbourne.

A spokesperson from Monash Health has

encouraged residents in the south-east to follow the health advice regarding vaccines.

“We encourage everyone in the community who is eligible for their COVID-19 booster vaccine to come forward and receive their booster dose as soon as possible to ensure they remain fully protected against this virus,” the spokesperson said.

“For all vaccination locations, please visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus website.”

Along with the Cranbourne and Sandown closures, the Dandenong Palm Plaza pop-up vaccination clinic will temporarily close on Sunday 19 December 2021 and reopen at a new nearby location in early January 2022.

The new Dandenong pop-up clinic site will continue to support the high-demand for COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters.

The Dandenong Palm Plaza pop-up site has administered over 31,000 vaccinations to

the community since opening, supporting the City of Greater Dandenong to be over 90% fully vaccinated.

This site, alongside several other measures such pop-ups at community centres and schools, increased community engagement, and the introduction of a mobile vaccination bus, has enabled Monash Health to work with its partners in south-east Melbourne to drive an increase in double-dose vaccination rates.

Recycled festive wreaths aid animals in need

By Jamie Salter Recycled materials are being turned into beautiful Christmas wreaths to raise money for the Cranbourne Lost Dogs Home.

Busy Bees Cranbourne child care worker Danielle Brocklehurst raises money for a different charities in the Cranbourne area every year.

This year, she has gathered fake Christmas trees and decorations from local opportunity shops and turned them into hand crafted Christmas wreaths that she sells to friends, coworkers and locals.

She said the money raised would help The Lost Dog’s Home care for animals that come in over the holiday period.

“On New Years Eve, dogs get out because of fireworks and The Lost Dog’s Home is quite busy,” Ms Brocklehurst said.

“The money will help them care for the dogs during that busy period.”

Ms Brocklehurst has already raised around $700 and will present a cheque to the Lost Dogs Home this week.

The 46 year old enjoys making her crafts well into the night and has taken over her partner’s garage as a craft station.

“From about October, I collect native foliage from local parks and get all the embellishments and in November I start making the wreaths of different themes,” she said.

“You can’t buy this sort of stuff in the shops you can tell it’s handmade - the girls at work love them.”

Ms Brocklehurst has made about 30 wreaths all styled in varying themes, with one one lolly themed wreath covered in candy canes.

“I like to pay it forward in life and give back to the community.”

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Jail for stabbing rampage

By Marcus Uhe A 16-year-old was sentenced to 20 years in prison with a 14-year non-parole period after a violent outburst in November 2020 where he stabbed his mother to death and seriously injured his grandmother and half-sister.

The offender, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was 15-years-old at the time was suffering a major depressive disorder and from Autism Spectrum Disorder which “substantially contributed” to the incident, according to Justice Christopher Beale’s sentencing remarks in the Supreme Court on Friday 17 December.

The offender’s mother died in hospital while his grandmother and half-sister recovered after also spending time in hospital.

The teenager plead guilty at the first reasonable opportunity guilty to one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder which Justice Beale commended in sentencing

remarks as demonstrating “genuine remorse” for his offences.

His diagnosis with ASD did not occur until September 2021 after assessment by a paediatrician.

In sentencing, the judge said he was satisfied that the boy’s undiagnosed mental health conditions reduced his moral culpability at the time of the event, and that the offender had good prospects of rehabilitation and no prior criminal convictions.

“You were only 15 years and three weeks old at the time of these shocking events,” Justice Beale said.

“To some extent, they remain inexplicable.

But it has since been discovered that you were suffering from two conditions at the time of your offences — a Major Depressive Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

“I am satisfied that, at the very least, the un-

detected interaction of these two conditions over an extended period of time substantially contributed to your tragic outburst of violence on the day in question.”

Justice Beale recommended that the Adult Parole Board arranged for the boy to serve his sentence in a Youth Justice Centre “for as long as possible”, after a psychiatric assessment determined that due to his condition he would be more susceptible to further mental health issues in an adult prison.

“I am satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that incarceration will be harder for you in the long run because of your autism and that there is a serious risk of incarceration having a significant adverse effect on your mental health when you are eventually transferred to an adult prison,” Justice Beale said in sentencing.

The offender’s age was considered a mitigating circumstance but was given “reduced

weight” by the judge due to the seriousness of the offending.

A psychiatric assessment established that his mental health had deteriorated since he begun secondary school and he had experienced suicidal thoughts from that period.

When police attended the incident, the boy was found in his bedroom where he repeatedly stabbed himself in the neck and stomach until he was restrained.

On the night before the incident, he recorded a message on his computer saying that if he killed his family that it would be “out of hatred”.

“That is all I will say. Although there may be more to that than that reason. But I refuse to say anymore than that,” the message said.

With time already served on remand, he will be first eligible for parole around his 29th birthday.

Centenary garden grows Hampton Park Primary School is celebrating the completion of a centenary garden ahead of its 100th birthday in 2022.

Plaques will be erected in the brand new garden to commemorate former staff members who have made an impact on the school and their community.

The garden has been divided into four sections to represent the continents where the school’s families come from, featuring native flora of Australia, the Pacific Islands, and Eastern and Central Asia.

A peppercorn tree has stood tall for 100 years on the school grounds near the front gate and staff have decided to plant a new peppercorn tree in the centre of the cente-

nary garden for future generations to enjoy.

Principal Elizabeth Davey said the garden has been an ongoing project throughout the year.

“This has always been a dead area and a former staff member came up with the idea to turn it into a centenary garden,” Ms Davey said.

“We were lucky enough to use a voucher from Cranbourne Bunnings to go towards the plants.

“We want it to be a quiet area of reflection where the children can go to sit and spend some time.”

The garden was designed by the school and built by maintenance staff member Pat-

Hampton Park Primary School principal Elizabeth Davey and maintenance staff member Patrick Smith with the new centenary garden peppercorn tree. rick Smith. Blue stone edging was reclaimed from an old school building and now lines the garden.

Planning is already in full-swing for the school’s 100th anniversary on Saturday, February 12.

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Christmas greetings from Casey’s Chair Administrator

By City of Casey Chair Administrator Noelene Duff As we approach the end of the year I wanted to take the opportunity to wish our Casey community a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.

There is no denying this has been another challenging year. Extended lockdowns, cancelled events and time away from family and friends has been another common theme.

Despite this I have been in awe of the resilience shown by our residents. Yet again the kindness and generosity of our community has shone through and a huge thank you must go to out to our many local community groups who have continued to assist some of our most vulnerable residents in Casey. In the last financial year the City of Casey provided more than $1.1 million in grants funding which was distributed via 367 grants to 250 groups.

This funding has allowed our community groups to deliver a range of resources and support from food relief to education and remote learning, fresh clothes, hygiene support and much more.

As we head into the new year I would also like to remind our community to support our local businesses who have done it extremely tough in these last 18 months.

As you plan those Christmas presents and evenings out, consider supporting local wherever you can. I would also encourage you to visit the Casey Cardinia Library Branches and make a donation to their giving tree.

I look forward to 2022; meeting so many more of you, attending local events, welcoming new citizens, opening new community facilities and seeing our local places and spaces come alive again. Enjoy this time, hopefully making new memories and I wish you all a bright and prosperous 2022.

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Crime down across Casey

By Jamie Salter The latest Crime Statistic Agency data shows a 17.5 per cent decrease in crime within the Casey area for the year ended September 2021.

The most common crime recorded was theft from a motor vehicle, with the majority of incidents occurring at home.

Cranbourne recorded 1,953 incidents, followed by Berwick with 1,663 and Narre Warren at 1,556 incidents.

No charges were laid for 20.7 per cent of incidents, charges were laid for 31.6 per cent of incidents and 47.8 per cent of incidents remain unsolved.

“Casey police are pleased to see the overall reduction of crime in the local area and as we move into the festive season and the New Year, police will be doing everything in their power to keep the crime rate low and community safe,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

Police said there were a number of preventative measures people could take to ensure they do not become victim of motor vehicle theft as the community returns to a sense of normality.

These include parking vehicles in a secure area, ensuring the vehicle is locked at all times and keeping keys in an non-accessible location when at home.

Victoria as a whole has recorded a decrease of 10 per cent or 55,128 offences from the previous year.

Burglaries decreased by almost 5,000 offences to their lowest levels in 10 years and robberies also recorded a 10-year low, dropping to almost 900 offences.

Victoria Police deputy commissioner regional operations Rick Nugent said he was pleased by the overall reduction in crime over the past year.

“While we know that Covid-19 restrictions have contributed to the decrease, the result remains a positive outcome for the Victorian community,” he said.

“We are particularly encouraged by the reduced number of burglaries, robberies and thefts, offences that can be very distressing for victims.

“As we move into the festive season and head into the new year, every Victoria Police officer will be doing everything in their power to keep the crime rate low and community safe.”

Police also reminded all community members to be patient and take care on Victorian roads.

“Everyone deserves to celebrate this holiday season with their friends, families and loved ones, we all have a role to play when it comes to road safety.”

Christmas hampers overflow with festive generosity Casey North Community Information and Support Services (CNCISS) has had an overwhelming response to its Christmas appeal which supports local families during the holiday period.

Donated toys and food have been collected by CNCISS since 1997 and about 350 hampers are made each year.

CNCISS Susan Magee said contributions from the community have been wonderful despite the coronavirus pandemic impacting every household.

“Given that schools have been in lockdown and a lot of households have been on a reduced income, it’s been pretty good,” Ms Magee said.

CNCISS team members work to unpack and organise the donations to be collected by local families.

“We have a list of families that are coming to collect toys who each family get a Christ-

mas food hamper as well,” Ms Magee said.

“Normally the parents can come and pick the toys themselves but last year and this year we’ve pre-packed them.

“From December 13, any other family that wants a hamper can call and pick one up.”

Ms Magee said more toys were needed for older children aged 12 to 13.

“People love to donate toys but they get the popular items for little kids and the older kids often miss out,” she said.

A core team of Rotarians led by Berwick Rotary Club secretary Sam McCurdy worked to liaise with local schools and supermarkets for permission to place donation bins, delivering goods to CNCISS to be made into the Christmas hampers.

CNCISS staff Susan Magee, Vanessa Shilito, Leanne Peterson and Julie Leonidas preparing the Christmas hampers.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Dr Traci Coventry from Upper Beaconsfield’s Epona Brae

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself!

I am a writer, and my alter ego while doing post graduate studies was “Carrie Bradshaw”, I was the “Women’s Health” sex and relationships columnist for many years before I got too busy.

What are you most passionate about?

My love of animals and helping children to be all they can be define me. I am passionate about animal welfare, caring for the planet, and caring for the young people I work with.

What is your experience in your industry?

I have been a doctor of clinical psychology for 25 years, the last decade as an animal assisted therapist. I am the principal psychologist and supervisor at Coventry Psychology at Epona Brae.

Who is the best person you’ve worked with?

I can’t choose between the non human people I have worked with, all of my animals are amazing colleagues. If we are talking a human, it would be my husband, Murray (who is also a psychologist).

What would your last meal be?

My last meal would be French wine and cheese, followed by chocolate and rum’n’raisin icecream!

What is your most memorable moment?

My last conversation with my dad (who passed in 2020), who inspired me to go for what I want in life no matter what.

What was your favourite subject in school?

English Literature or Drama.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

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By Jamie Salter Families with sick loved ones will be able to spend their last Christmas together thanks to some of the unsung heroes of the pandemic.

Local resident Reg Donnelly has end stage respiratory disease, but with the support of Palliative Care South East (PCSE), he will be at home in Cranbourne surrounded by family for Christmas.

Mr Donnelly’s wife Marilyn said 14 people will be attending a long Christmas lunch, including their nine grandchildren.

“We’re having Christmas here so Reg can rest and we just have to make the most of it,” she said.

“PCSE are absolutely fantastic, I registered Reg for moral support for myself as well.”

Mrs Donnelly said it was comforting to know PCSE staff were only a phone call away.

“They ring to see how he’s going and provide suggestions, and they’re really cut out for the job,” she said.

“They’re just so caring and once they start talking to me, I feel more secure in myself.”

PCSE chief executive officer Kelly Rogerson said it was amazing work to be involved in.

“We provide 24/7 support and have doctors, nurses, counsellors and volunteers that help people to stay in their home when they have a life limiting illness,” Ms Rogerson said.

“We help Reg with equipment, support and symptom management so that he can be in his family home.”

PCSE supports more than 400 people in their homes - 140 of which who would need hospital care without PCSE support.

Ms Rogerson said PCSE staff assisted patients to remain at home all year around, not just for Christmas.

“Our goal is always to support people to be as well as they can and to keep them where they want to be - our clinicians are so dedicated,” she said.

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PCSE chief executive officer Kelly Rogerson is helping patients to be with their families this Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Christmas. 249066 PCSE have been lobbying for government funding to complete the construction of a new facility at 80 Victor Crescent in Narre Warren, to help continue services like the ones Reg receives.

Ms Rogerson said $2 million has been requested from the Federal Government and $2 million from the State Government.

“Our service has expanded dramatically over the past few years,” she said.

“Since 2018, requests for services have doubled and there has been no operational uplift.”

Mrs Donnelly said she was saddened by the lack of financial support for PCSE .

“I can’t believe that they have to fundraise for so much money - there’s so many people that would be in the same situation as us and would need even more assistance,” she said.

To donate to PCSE, visit: palliativecaresoutheast.org.au/donate/

The Cooper family home is smelling distinctly of Christmas after winning the Star News reader real Christmas tree giveaway from the Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm.

Winner Tom Cooper of Berwick took the whole family to pick up the tree.

“Thank you for the opportunity to enter your Christmas Tree Giveaway competition and win,“ Tom said.

“We went down to the Officer Christmas Tree Farm and met up with Russell, Neil and Neil (yes two of them).

“They were very helpful and happily sent us on our way with a lovely 7ft tree all wrapped up along with a medium size stand.

“We are very grateful – our home smells like Christmas!”

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Amongst it all, our true community colours keep shining through. We continue to see determination, courage, resilience and compassion in and around us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rex 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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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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Henry loved to craft in the Starlight Express Room and was given the nickname ‘clock-man’ for his love of clocks.

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Henry just loved having fun with Captain Starlight and the other Starlight volunteers.

Last Christmas, Henry’s little brother Thomas, his Dad and Grandpa all shaved their heads in solidarity with the young battler.

Henry’s a brave superstar From page 1 “So it was difficult in that sense, because it was quite a lonely start to life at the hospital,” she said.

As soon as he was admitted, Henry (who was 4 years old at the time) began 12 weeks of preoperative chemotherapy treatment before undergoing a nine-hour lifesaving operation to remove the tumours and parts of his kidneys.

After his surgery, Henry faced three weeks of radiotherapy with daily general anaesthetics, followed by another 34 gruelling weeks of chemotherapy - but despite all the painful procedures and difficult side effects, Henry kept battling on with the help of his family - and some other shining stars.

“For the first four months of Henry’s treat-

ment, the Starlight Express Room was closed, but when they reopened, there was a real obvious shift in Henry,” Jade explained.

“Simply getting him in the car to go to hospital was hard, because he knew there were painful procedures coming.

“But having that room to go to, it really changed our lives,” she said.

“It brought happiness to something that was otherwise very scary and upsetting for him.”

Amid all the challenges and heartache, the Starlight Foundation was there with plenty of fun and laughter for Henry and his family, to help them cope with life in hospital.

Captain Starlight was there to help Henry throughout his ordeal, and his parents said they couldn’t thank the foundation enough for

the work they had done.

“Captain Starlight helped raise Henry’s spirits and escape hospital life,” Jade said.

“They do whatever they can to bring a smile to the sick kids faces’, so Henry did a lot of craft in their room.”

Constantly wanting to make clocks in craft time, Henry was quickly given the nickname “clock-man” - a welcome distraction from his relentless treatments.

It was a long and difficult journey, but Henry and his family stayed strong and resilient throughout and now, the young battler is in remission and looking forward to starting his first year of school in 2022.

Jade and Adam said that without the help of the Starlight Foundation, Henry’s time in

hospital would have been so much harder, and they encouraged people to think of donating to the charity this Christmas to help other kids in need.

“We have so many positive memories in hospital, despite Henry going through cancer and all the pain and procedures,” Jade said.

“Starlight has been an absolute gamechanger for Henry and our family making his entire cancer journey infinitely better. Words cannot accurately describe our gratitude.

“People should definitely support Starlight - they are just amazing and help pave the way for kids to cope better with really hard things.”

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By Marcus Uhe The Bandicoot Brigade from the Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens is recruiting members to help track and locate the southern brown bandicoot population across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs.

The Brigade was established in late 2020 as a way for people living in the south east to share information on where they see bandicoots and how the community can facilitate their prosperity.

Southern brown bandicoots are locals to the Australian southern coastline and are endangered.

Charlotte Fletcher is the Southern Brown Bandicoots Outreach Officer at the gardens, which is home to 200-300 bandicoots tracked through camera trapping technology.

“We’ve got a great spot for population here, better than the other reserves because they’re slightly less protected, they don’t have a sixfoot high fence and predator control program, or an irrigated garden full of food,” Ms Fletcher said. “Population in other reserves are more susceptible to a bad year of rains, so there’s no food and they all die out, and predators like foxes.”

Members of the bandicoot brigade will receive priority access to spotlighting events at the gardens and surrounding parks and reserves, including Woodlot Lane in Tooradin.

In 2022 Edwards is planning to host events once a month at sites with an established population, and potential new locations.

Demand for the events is high, with one recent event booking-out within the first 24 hours of advertising.

In the last 20 years the population in Frankston, Cardinia and Bass Coast shire have disappeared, but, they have recently been

spotted in Brompton, much to Edwards’ delight.

“It’s a new development with totally new vegetation, so it’s exciting that that vegetation is good enough that they’ve moved in.”

The self-described ‘bandicoot lady’ studied science communication at university with a focus the loss of bandicoots in suburban areas.

She said there are many things the general public can do to help look after the bandicoots, including reporting sightings on ‘iNaturalist’, plant low, dense shrubs for them to shelter and hide from predators in, and follow speed limits.

“We have the low speed limit on our road here for a reason, it’s because animals are silly things and rush out in front of cars. They don’t know any better so we need to try and be a little bit cautious and give them a chance.”

Bandicoots are generally around 50 centimetres long with short ears and a stocky body shape.

In the process of digging for fungi and grubs to eat, they can turn-over an estimated 3.9 tonnes of soil per year.

The gardens have also added bandicoot infrastructure, including erecting road barriers and building small two-way gates that the animals can open with their long noses to navigate fences.

The gates, which cover a pipe wide enough for the animals to access are 10-centimetres high, and are one example of what people in the south east can do to their homes to facilitate bandicoot navigation.

“The design guidelines in some of the new suburbs include six-foot tall fences to the ground,” Fletcher said.

“If people want bandicoots in their back-

Charlotte Fletcher with a two-way bandicoot door. 262016 yards, they need a 10-centimetre gap in their fence. So we try to show people options that having a gap in their fence won’t compromise their ability to keep other things out.”

The City of Casey have taken steps to preserve the population, including banning cats from living in Botanic Ridge and Settlers Run.

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Cats are a natural predator to the bandicoot and were banned in the area under Section 126 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

To join the bandicoot brigade head to rbg. vic.gov.au/initiatives/southern-brown-bandicoot/bandicoot-brigade/ or contact Charlotte on 03 5990 2298.

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By Marcus Uhe Variety Livvi’s Place at Edgebrook in Clyde has won 2021 Park of the Year in Parks and Leisure Australia’s Awards of Excellence.

The Merribrook Boulevard facility opened late last year and was specifically designed alongside child developmental experts to cater for children living on the autism spectrum, with sensory-rich play installations and quiet and themed zones, along with a barbecue area, slides, shelters, swings and toilet facilities.

It was recognised as the Victorian and Tasmanian winner in July, qualifying it for the national competition and was crowned the winner in an awards ceremony on Friday 26 November.

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The amphibian zone is one of the features at Variety Livvi’s Place in Clyde. 224332 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS how we can find way to improve lifestyle or provide alternatives for people of all abilities,” Balci said.

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offerings for families that are on the autism spectrum.

“Seeing the kids play, particularly when we had kids testing the park and how much they enjoyed it, it almost brings tears to the eye.”

Edgebrook worked with child behavioural consultants for more than 12 months to design and construct the facility with inclusivity for all at the forefront of their priorities.

“We wanted to find a way for children to navigate the park from ground level, in order to get them to engage in big pieces of the park.

“Sometimes what gets missed (in the design process) is often kids want to engage with big iconic piece on the playground and sometimes they are unable to due to their disability.

“Whether you’re walking, in a wheelchair or whatever your ability is, you can access everything in the park. You’re not excluded in any way, no matter your ability and where

you come from.”

The park’s received funding from the City of Casey and children’s charity Variety during construction.

Acting manager city and asset planning at City of Casey Joanna Noesgaard said council was delighted to receive the acknowledgement.

“The award is a wonderful recognition of the efforts of all those who have worked hard to provide this destination park here in Casey, designed to meet the needs of those living with autism spectrum disorder,” she said.

“The park was born out of the recognised need to provide inclusive play spaces for all kids to play together including children living with ASD. “The teams involved have created a fantastic space that balances amenity, therapy, education, ecology, colour and the seven senses in bespoke systems of play and refuge.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells Seventeen years in the making, a rail link to a $150 million inland freight terminal in Dandenong South is becoming reality.

Works have started on a $28 million, 862-metre spur rail track branching off the Cranbourne line as part of the Victorian Port Rail Shuttle Network.

It is a key link in delivering up to 840 cargo containers a day between the Port of Melbourne and Salta Properties’ massive freight terminal under construction off Bayliss Road.

This will remove more than 300 truck trips off Monash Freeway and congested local roads each day – or 175,000 trips a year.

Salta will build two 650-metre rail tracks to connect the spur line to its 500,000-square metre terminal and warehousing area.

The terminal will be capable of handling 560,000 containers annually.

Managing and founding director Sam Tarascio has pushed the vision for 17 years, presenting it as an answer to increasing road freight and congestion.

“We had a logistics company at the time.

That’s why we understood it was what the state needed.

“It’s a big project with big benefits in this area. It will make everything more cost-effective.”.

It would be a “major god-send” for a precinct filling with importers, exporters and major distribution centres such as Amazon, Bunnings and Woolworths.

The rail option would be 20 per cent cheaper than by road, he said.

Salta recently announced a $50 million upgrade to make its $150 million terminal fully automated.

Technology would ensure “optimum efficiency around container tracking, leading to fast turnaround times”, Mr Tarascio said.

Trucks and trains’ cargo will be photographed with high-definition cameras, so to allow them to enter and leave the terminal without stopping.

“Salta is planning for five (return) train trips per day to service stevedores at the Port of Melbourne, and each leg will transport up to 84 import/export containers.”

He paid tribute to the support of Greater Dandenong Council - who “couldn’t have been more cooperative” - and Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams – a “star performer”.

Salta estimates its 185-hectare Nexus Industrial Estate to be worth more than $1 billion over the next three to five years.

Freight and Ports Minister Melissa Horne, who inspected the rail track site on 14 December, said the project was “critical to drive prosperity in the South East”.

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“It will get thousands of trucks off roads, cement the future of this area as a freight logistics hub and create hundreds of local jobs.”

The spur line, jointly funded by the state and federal governments, is expected to be built by the end of 2023. The Salta rail freight hub is expected to be up and running in 2024.

Its construction is at the same time as the parallel duplication works on the Cranbourne rail line, which will increase metro passenger train frequencies to every 10 minutes.

Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Barnaby Joyce said the project would capitalise on the existing rail network, support industry and create South East jobs.

“Once complete, the new spur line will build on the strengths of this region as a freight

and logistics hub.”

Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said the “highly anticipated upgrade” would generate jobs for workers and suppliers. “(This is) in addition to hundreds of workers already employed on projects such as major upgrades to the Monash Freeway and Cranbourne line.”

Recently, the State Government announced a $125 million Port Rail Transformation Project, including a new rail terminal at Port of Melbourne to connect with Dandenong South by 2023.

By 2050, the Port Rail Shuttle Network is predicted to move 30 per cent of Melbourne containers by rail to terminals in Dandenong South, Altona and Somerton.

The Federal Government invested $18.3 million and the Victorian Government $9.7 million in the spur line project.

A plan developed alongside Better Boating Victoria (BBV) is outlining how to best manage Warneet’s boating, foreshore, and local port facilities as part of the Victorian Government’s ongoing investment into recreational boating.

In the Warneet Boating Precinct Plan, BBV will work with asset managers and the local community in renewing the local port facilities, which provide access to Rutherford Inlet and Western Port – situated across Warneet North and South.

Victorian Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne said Warneet was a popular spot for locals and tourists.

“This plan helps streamline the process of progressing upgrades to ensure work can be delivered to make boating easier,” Ms Horne said.

“We remain focused on delivering improvements and upgrades to facilities across the state to ensure recreational boating is cheaper and more accessible for all Victorians to enjoy.”

Two rounds of community consultation informed the development of the Warneet Boating Precinct Plan.

Feedback during both consultation rounds included replacing ageing jetties at the north and south sites, new public toilet facilities and an upgraded boat ramp and car park at Warneet South.

The final plan outlined concept designs addressing these and other infrastructure priorities.

The steps identified in the plan include developing detailed designs and approvals for upgrades.

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said the plan was a boost to the local community.

“We are actively investing in boating facilities right across Westernport Bay, including Warneet, for boaters near and far – showcasing this special part of the world, it’s hidden gems, our local community and businesses,” Mr Crugnale said.

BBV will progress these alongside other responsible authorities, including Parks Victoria, Warneet Foreshore Committee of Management, City of Casey Council, the Department of Transport, and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

The plan comes as the government continues making boating more accessible for all Victorians with its $33 million Better Boating Fund – a promise at the 2018 election to ensure all money from licence fees and recreational vessel registrations is reinvested into boating infrastructure and programs.

To view the final Warneet Boating Precinct Plan, visit: betterboating.vic. gov.au/ramp-upgrades/warneet

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells Brownstone Micro Brewery’s NZ Pilsner has been crowned top of the hops.

The boutique craft beer maker at the hotel Atura Dandenong won a swag of medals at the highly competitive Independent Brewers Association National Beer Awards (also known as the Indies).

The haul included medals in every beer variety category against a total of 180 breweries and more than 1300 entries.

The NZ Pilsner won gold in the lager sec-

tion, with silvers for the Summer Ale and the Passionfruit Sour.

Its IPA, Pale Ale, Stout and Lager each landed bronze.

General manager Ryan Crocker said the NZ Pilsner was a “local favourite which makes the win even more gratifying”.

“A full sweep of awards for every brew we entered is incredible recognition for a microbrewery of our size,” he said.

“The beauty of beer is everyone has their own taste and preference.”

He paid tribute to master brewer Steve

Hendo Henderson from Rockstar Brewer, Matt John and the brewery team.

“They’re creating beers for the community thanks to their passion and commitment to great beer and brewing excellence.”

Brownstone’s evolving array of light and dark beers are brewed, fermented and sold onsite.

Within two hours of chilling, the fresh brews are ready to pour and savour.

“The equipment was here when we took over the hotel,” Mr Crocker said.

“And so we carried on the tradition. It’s a

unique point of difference.”

The awards are also a bright point after a tough 18-plus months under Covid restrictions.

Post-lockdown, the brewery’s dining tables and bars are getting busy with Christmas parties and dog-friendly social outings back in force, Mr Crocker said.

Brownstone is meanwhile experimenting with a new passionfruit-flavoured brew, planned on tap within 12 months.

It’s what Mr Crocker describes as equivalent to their rose wine.

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By Jamie Salter Berwick’s para-triathlete Jack Howell has been selected to take part in this year’s Australian Olympic Change-Maker program.

Australian Olympic Change-Maker was set up by the Australian Olympic Committee to recognise and encourage young leaders to use sport as a catalyst for driving change in their communities.

A National Summit engages Australia’s youth to play a more critical role in the future direction of the Australia Olympic movement.

A panel of Olympians selected 23 students who are already making an impact in their local communities to take part in the virtual National Summit alongside Olympians Brooke Hanson, Cate Campbell, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Jemima Montag, Matt Denny, Sam Fricker and Melissa Tapper.

Jack’s mum Therese Howell said to be one of 23 selected in Australia was a high honour.

“Jack’s school Kambrya College nominated him for being sports and community minded - as a person with a disability, he’s been part of a number of projects in the community,“ she said.

Jack was born with Symbrachydactyly, a congenital absence of the left hand, and was the only para-triathlete selected for the program.

“He added the ‘para’ to Olympic ChangeMaker Program,“ Therese said.

“It’s encouraged him to see the other side of sport and its ability to influence other areas of community.“ Jack aims to compete in the para-triathlon

at the Paris Paralympics in 2024.

AOC chief executive officer Matt Carroll AM said the Australian Olympic Change-Maker program was a key AOC initiative for the Olympic movement in Australia.

“By consistently connecting and engaging with young people we can influence the entire community to experience the lifelong benefits of sport,“ Mr Carroll said.

“Therefore, it’s absolutely vital that the Olympic movement speaks through the voice of youth.“ Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist and host of Australian Olympic Change-Maker Brooke Hanson spoke about the high quality of applications to the program.

“The response to our Australian Olympic Change-Maker Program this year has been exceptional, not only have we received more interest than ever, but the responses have been remarkable,“ she said.

“Our panel of Olympians really had their work cut out for them in selecting the final candidates to attend this year’s summit.

“I truly believe that the Olympic movement is in great hands with this group of brilliant, enthusiastic and highly motivated students to help guide decision making on some really critical issues.”

Jack Howell with his Olympic Change-Maker award.

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Magpies face new horizon

By Tyler Lewis It’s a different mountain to climb for Narre Warren as it prepares to launch an assault on a unique 2022 Outer East season.

The silverware hasn’t changed; in fact, the Pies are still the only owner of the ultimate prize from the Outer East Premier Division, from its famous win over Berwick back in 2019.

However, a lot has changed in the world since then, and this Outer East competition is no exception.

Of the five teams that made the finals in 2019, just two remain: Woori Yallock and Narre Warren.

And in addition to Berwick, Beaconsfield and Cranbourne all parting ways with the competition, Division 1 premier – Doveton – has also said its farewells.

So while the ultimate prize remains the same for Narre Warren, the once familiar obstacles along the way have dramatically changed.

The Pies chased the tail of Berwick for the best part of three years, and then haven’t been able to finish a full season since overcoming the Wickers in that famous game on a raindrenched Toomuc Reserve.

Once the hunter, are now the hunted.

Though it is something Narre haven’t been familiar with in recent years, Pies coach Shane Dwyer believes there are new rivalries forming, ones that will provide a similar challenge.

“From a local point of view, we will be a little disappointed that we don’t get to play Cranny and Beacy again,” he said.

“Obviously Berwick moved on before, but from a local rivalry point of view I think that’ll be missed by the boys a bit.

“But in saying that, we have been in this comp for a couple of years now and we’re building rivalries, I suppose, with some teams up in the hills.

“And we also have Pakky – who have been old rivals from back when I played – as well as Officer coming back in as well.

“I don’t think it’s a major deal, we can only concentrate on what we have to do really,” Dwyer said.

Like most local clubs, the Pies have dipped their toe in the water of pre season. Dwyer says his men are in great shape and are benefiting from an early stint of match-simulation based practice.

Dwyer also confirmed some of his chargers are yet to hold a piece of silverware aloft, and plan on doing so this upcoming season.

“They’re looking fit! These days they keep a

Trent Cody took home the league best and fairest last year, but premiership captain is a title the dynamic player would more than likely prefer. 234452 Picture: ROB CAREW bit fitter than we did back in the old days,” he joked.

“All through last year with the stop start, their attitude was brilliant, top class. They’ve been unreal to be honest, over the last two years; I have no complaints about them and their attitude.

“They look pretty fit…the way we train, it is based on heavily competitive based training.

“It’s not as if we’re kicking around cones all night, it’s all match-sim and we’ve been doing that the last three weeks.

“I don’t see the point in kicking around cones, I would rather get stuck back into it, and they prefer it that way (too) I think.

“There is still a few boys in my side that weren’t involved in the 2019 premiership side, they’ll be extra keen to push towards another flag for themselves.”

From a recruit front, the black and white have added a local, while also backing in some of the prospects rising through the ranks.

“We have picked up Jarrod Smith from Doveton, who has looked really good on the

track,” he said.

“And a couple others have come back, that we’re hoping will stay. It is hard in the early weeks of pre season, once we get into next year and get into the intra-clubs, we will see a few more.

“There is some young blokes come up from the Foxes, hopefully we get a good look at them, see how they go,” Dwyer said.

The Outer East are yet to announce its Premier Division fixture, but looms as one to be as unique as ever.

Wow She’s Fast wins the $1million Phoenix in style

By Andrew Copley Boom Pearcedale sprinter Wow She’s Fast defied her more experienced rivals when taking out the inaugural $1.145 million TAB Phoenix (525m) at The Meadows on Saturday night in just her seventh career start.

The world’s first slot race for greyhounds, and richest greyhound race in Victoria, the TAB Phoenix created unprecedented interest after eight slot holders put up a $75,000 entry fee.

Trained at Pearcedale by Jackie Greenough, Wow She’s Fast burst on to the scene in September, winning by a mammoth 27.5 lengths on debut at Sandown Park in 29.09sec, the fastest ever maiden winner at the track.

An $11 chance in the TAB Phoenix, Wow She’s Fast – racing for slot holder Sportsbet found herself mid-field soon after the start, with long-priced Queenslander Spotted Elk ($17) showing great early speed and opening up a big lead.

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Wow She’s Fast with Pearcedale-trainer Jackie Greenough and husband Kelvyn.

“This is an absolute thrill,” Greenough said after the race.

“When she missed the start a little bit I thought to myself ‘oh no’, but she got a nice run through and I knew the leader Spotted Elk wasn’t overly strong.”

Just 22 months of age, Wow She’s Fast took her record to five wins from seven starts, with the $750,000 first prize taking her career earnings up to $765,000.

TAB Phoenix placings 1st Wow She’s Fast (Victoria), 2nd Spotted Elk (Queensland), 3rd Koblenz (Victoria), 4th Billy Creek (NSW).

Pearcedale young-gun Wow She’s Fast (4) defeats Queenslander Spotted Elk (3) in the TAB Phoenix.

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Four teams aim for pole

By Tyler Lewis Springvale South convincingly returned to the winners list on Saturday, making it four teams on equal points atop of the Dandenong District Cricket Association table heading into the Christmas break.

The Bloods got off to a flyer in their clash with North Dandenong, with Mitch Forsyth (37) and Ryan Quirk (29) piecing together 57 for the first wicket, before Forsyth and Jordy Wyatt combined for a further 45.

Wyatt found some form in his new threads, notching his first half-century with the Bloods - 55 from 73 deliveries.

The kicker for the Bloods – and a factor in the downfall of the Maroons – was that seven of the 11 batters that took guard reached double figures; a small token, however in a shortened innings, a one percenter that can shift 210 to 240.

And that’s exactly what occurred, the Bloods – who were 7/193 at one stage – posted a more than competitive 9/236 from its 45.

The depth of the Springvale South bowling unit was on show in the second innings, as all four bowlers that bowled collected at least one wicket.

The Bloods castled the visiting side for just 132 in the end, completing the job at hand in the 35th over.

While it was a complete performance with the ball, spinner Jarryd Straker bowled brilliantly, collecting 4/35 from 12 with two maidens.

Though in equal first, the Bloods sit second on the ladder, while North Dandenong are placed in sixth.

Hallam Kalora Park, meanwhile, completed an impressive all-round display to conclude the calendar year.

The Hawks never appeared tested throughout its bout with St Mary’s, comfortably getting away with the stick in the first innings, before bowling tremendously in the second dig, Seasoned openers Ben Hillard (51 from 66) and Leigh Booth (79 from 114) set up the match, putting on 103 before the loss of the opening wicket.

A dashing 35 from 29 by skipper Jordan Hammond accelerated the Hawks to 5/242.

The St Mary’s outfit never loomed as a threat in the run chase, as consistent wickets held Wendyl Pires’ side at bay.

William Whyte was the pick of the bowlers, snaring 3/34 from his ten overs.

A splendid captain’s knock from Kyle Hardy held his Narre South unit inside the top four for the holiday break.

The Lions restricted its co-town rivals to just 9/189 in the opening innings, with Kaushalya Weeraratne (3/31 off nine) and Morteza Ali (3/33 off seven) the main headaches for the Maggies.

Lions skipper Kyle Hardy handled the rest of the task at hand brilliantly, controlling the innings from the very first ball to the winning moment, finishing unbeaten on 83.

Harsha de Silva also got amongst the runs, striking 42.

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The Lions passed the target in the 43rd over, with just four casualties.

The win has Narre South in third position on the DDCA ladder.

Coming into the final round of the year, Berwick travelling to Park Oval to take on Buckley Ridges was a mouth-watering proposition.

But it was the Bears who took the sting out of the contest, continuing its scintillating form.

While high scores are synonymous with the venue, Berwick pushed its way to 7/264.

Lachlan Brown (39) and Jordan Cleland (44) managed to combine for yet another top notch stand, this week: 86.

The pair are now in fact averaging 83 together this season before the loss of a wicket.

Though it was the opening duo that got the Bears off to a sensational start, plenty of terrific knocks came thereafter to set up the big win.

Matt Chasemore (40), Damith Mapa Ralalage (86 not out) and James Wilcock (33) all contributed to the Bears big total.

Though a gettable score on Park – especially for Buckley – putting away Berwick’s bowling

attack was always going to be a difficult conundrum.

James Wilcock’s men made light work of the total defence, dismissing the home side for just 119.

Not one of the five bowlers used went for more than five an over and four of the five collected a wicket.

Andrew Perrin added another two poles to his season collection of 12, while Nick Shirt (3/13 off five) and Jarrod Goodes (3/39 off nine) were the two main wicket getters.

For Berwick, the win sees the Bears stride into the break atop of the ladder with a wonderful percentage.

For Buckley Ridges, the Bucks still remain as one of the four teams on 18 points, chasing that all too familiar premiership success.

TURF 2 Beaconsfield sustained its scintillating form in Turf 2 on Saturday, downing Dandenong West in a strong win.

The Tigers posted 6/225 with Michael Vandort striking his first half-century for the year (79)

With the ball it was Ashan Madushanka once again sending batters back to the shed, this week with another 4/33 from ten.

Madushanka now has 15 wickets at just 8.27 this season.

Lyndale, meanwhile, snared its first win of the season, overcoming Keysborough in a tight run-chase.

Chasing Keysborough’s 8/130, Lyndale were 7/71 in reply; before a brilliant 30 from skipper Ben Montgomery guided his side home.

A Triyan de Silva-led Heinz Southern Districts have caused an upset, knocking off the highly-touted Cranbourne outfit.

The left-armer claimed 4/26 as his side restricted Cranbourne to just 124.

In reply, Brent Patterson (52) steered HSD home, chasing the total with a handful of overs to spare and four wickets in the shed.

Parkmore Pirates, meanwhile, finished on the right side of a high scoring game at Watcher Reserve.

Parkfield had just four batters reach double-figures, but still managed to post 7/173.

Matt Goodier was the main contributor with 70.

The Pirates steadily reeled in the total, passing the Blues with three overs and change to spare.

Abhinav Bhatia was the pick of the bats, crunching a well-needed 75.

TURF 3 There were few close games in the Turf 3 competition, with strong wins to Doveton, Springvale, Fountain Gate and Lynbrook.

Fountain Gate’s win over Coomoora was the highlight of the round, with the home side defending its 175 in style, bowling out Coomoora for just 115.

Mandeep Premi took an impressive 4/23 from his 4.5 overs, while Jasdeep Singh also got amongst the wickets.

Lynbrook’s win over Narre North was quite the statement, with the match all over in just 44 overs.

Narre North could only manage 91, before the home side chased it down with just three casualties and more than half of the innings to spare.

Springvale, meanwhile, completed a somewhat carbon copy of its opponent’s (Hampton Park) innings.

The visitors restricted Hampton Park to 7/172, before finishing the run chase on 7/173.

35 extras cost the Redbacks outfit, particularly the 23 wides, leaving no batter from Springvale was required to pass 50 to reach the target.

A complete performance by Doveton’s Adam Read was the highlight of the match between Doveton and Silverton.

After walking to the middle at 3/38, Read compiled 60, steering his side to 173.

But he didn’t stop there.

Read then tore the Silverton top order to shreds, sending the first three batters back to the sheds.

The all-rounder finished with 3/22 from his eight as the Doves won by 24 runs.

A week to wait for locals

By Tyler Lewis Southern Football Netball League (SFNL) newcomers Cranbourne and Doveton will both have to wait until the second week of proceedings before it hosts a game in its new competition.

Cranbourne – now in Division 1 of the SFNL – are alongside clubs: Springvale Districts, Port Melbourne, St Kilda City, Cheltenham, Dingley, Mordialloc, East Malvern, Bentleigh and St Paul’s McKinnon.

The Eagles will visit Springvale Districts in Round 1 on April 15, in what looms as a brilliant battle of the key-forwards, with Districts goal-kicker Matt Wetering dominating last year from very few matches, while the record of Cranbourne gun Marc Holt speaks for itself.

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ingston Reserve.

Doveton, meanwhile, take on Caulfield Bears, Keysborough, Highett, Heatherton, Skye, East Brighton, Chelsea Heights, Hampton Park and Hampton in division two.

While unfamiliar clubs, the Doves certainly have a geographically closer set of opponents when compared to those of the Eagles.

The Division 1 season is to be played over 18 rounds and concludes on 20 August, the finals – which includes five teams – begins on Saturday 27 August and Sunday 28 August, with the grand final scheduled to be competed on Saturday 17 September.

Division 2 is also consists of 18 rounds, however, finishes a week early, therefore finishing the finals series a week earlier, also.

This leaves Division 1 as a stand-alone grand final.

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Cougars and Cobras tied

By David Nagel The West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) Premier Division has had its first tie for the season after Clyde (6/171) and Merinda Park (9/171) couldn’t be split at Ramlegh Reserve on Saturday.

A cracking contest came down to the last ball of the match, with Clyde skipper Matt Aslett (8) needing one run for victory with scores locked together.

But Aslett hit a low full toss to a short, straight mid-on, with Luke Dinger keeping his composure and flicking off the bails with Aslett well short of his ground.

“It was a great game of cricket, a really good contest, but I haven’t stopped running through that last ball,” Aslett said, roughly 48 hours later.

“We needed 70 off the last 10, and then seven off the last over. We started our innings really well but (Sasindu) Perera came on and really tightened things up…we just couldn’t get him away.”

The game started in familiar fashion, with Cambell Bryan (48) and Daniel McCalman (28) getting the Cobras off to a start, with Thuduwage Kumara (37) and Perera (22) both chiming in to make the total competitive.

Kane Avard (3/45) and Aslett (2/28) took bowling honours for the Cougars, who began their chase in style.

Jason Hameeteman (81 not out), Owen Marquis (30) and Joel Avard (23) took care of business in the top order but the inclusion of Perera (1/8 off 8), who bowled four maidens, changed the direction of the contest.

But, in the end, it all came down to that last ball…one Matt Aslett won’t be able to clear from his head in a hurry!

Pakenham (2/165) star Chris Smith (101 not out) added a tenth Premier Division century to his already glittering career against Cranbourne Meadows (8/163) at Lawson Poole Reserve.

It was hat-trick of a different kind as Brad Butler takes a great catch to remove the dangerous Bradey Welsh on Saturday. 262688 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS The master-craftsman looks hungry for runs, averaging a staggering 86.33 in the 40over format of the game.

Batting second, Smith and the super-reliable Rob Elston (36) produced a brilliant 114run stand that snuffed out any chance of a Rebels victory.

The Rebels, despite losing, should be relatively content with their efforts, with skipper Sunny Paul (38) and Harkamal Khokhar (39) repelling the best that James Close (3/32) had to offer before the tea break.

Tooradin (9/203) maintained its unbeaten record with a 21-run victory over Cardinia (182) at Gunton Oval.

Aaron Avery (42), Tom Hussey (36), Cal O’Hare (31) and Ben Parrott (23) all delivered for the Seagulls against some competitive bowling from Jack Bacon (3/32), Travis Wheller

(3/43) and Matt Welsh (2/44).

Bulls’ speedster Kallan Braid-Ball (3/43) then made some early inroads after tea.

Alex Nooy (90) played a blinder for the Bulls, keeping the reigning premiers in the hunt until the dying stages. Matt Welsh (30) was the only player to really stick around, sharing a 60-run stand with Nooy, but the bowling of Braid-Ball, Russ Lehman (2/15 off 7) and Josh Lownds (2/33) proved sufficient enough for the Seagulls to get the choccies.

And Kooweerup (1/107) showcased the distance between the best and battling teams in the competition with a nine-wicket win over Carlisle Park (106) at Denhams Road.

The Demons were on fire from the outset with veteran Matt Davey (3/19 off 8) and speedster Adam McMaster (2/23) claiming early wickets.

Jess Mathers (3/20) was also at his commanding best, bowling four maidens in eight overs of the highest quality.

Star-opener Ravi Kodithuwakku (31) continues to impress for the Vikings with the talented left-hander providing the only real resistance at the top of the order.

Aaron Straughair (23 not out) also showed commitment to get his team into triple figures after his side had slumped to 7/54.

Demons’ skipper – and regular opener Chris Bright then put his team before individual glory, promoting Cody Miller (45 not out) to open the batting with Luke McMaster (46).

McMaster was the aggressor in an 89-run opening stand before Videsh Dassanayake (9 not out) and Miller guided the Demons home in just the 16th over of their innings.

Swans outclassed by powerful Saints

By Nick Creely

The Casey Masters Athletics team enjoyed some stellar results.

Memorable win for the Masters Against all odds, a host of Casey’s finest Masters athletes clinched a monumental trophy, capturing one of Victoria’s major inter venue trophies recently.

The Casey Masters Athletics Club won the 15th annual John Gosbell 5000m Teams Event at East Burwood on Thursday 25 November It was a memorable day for Casey, who emerged outright winners in Division One led by team captain Pramesh Prasad,who also was the outright winner of the 5000m.

Making the win all the more special for the small and powerful club out of Casey Fields was the fact that the challenge was against six other of Victoria’s strongest Masters venues.

Casey’s successful team consisted of: Pramesh Prasad, Rob Italia, Kuldeep Singh and Kylie Irshad. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

The break couldn’t come at a better time for Casey-South Melbourne who are walking wounded but remain in the Victorian Premier Cricket top-eight.

The Swans went down to St Kilda at Casey Fields on Saturday by seven wickets, with the Saints outclassing Will Carr’s group.

Batting first, the Swans for the large part struggled with the visitors’ relentless lines, with gun young quick Will Lovell ripping through the home side to snare 5/36 from his 9.4 overs.

Also not helping matters was three run outs which saw the Swans tumble out for 185 in the last over of the innings.

Skipper Michael Wallace – who entered the game in some terrific form – unfortunately hurt his hamstring early in his knock attempting a quick single, and while he battled on with the aid of a runner, fell for 10.

Ashley Chandrasinghe also looked solid for his 35 before being run-out, while young gun Harrish Kannan’s strong form continued with 30 from the middle order, but the Swans largely struggled to turn over the strike and also find the boundary.

After experiencing tightness last week, left-arm quick Jackson Fry didn’t bowl for the Swans, forcing a shift in tactics and relying even heavier on spin options, and despite lion-hearted seamer Cal Dodson (2/28) providing an early

Michael Wallace executes a reverse sweep while batting with an injured hamstring on Saturday.

wobble with the visitors falling to 2/21, Josh Manning (66) and Patrick Rowe’s (78) 137-run stand provided the steadier, with the Saints losing just one more wicket on the way to victory.

The Swans, did however, have something to smile about in the seconds at Harry Trott Oval, with the visitors chasing down 206 with two wickets to spare. Impressive left-hander Evan Allaway snared 3/33 in the first innings, while a cool hand from Dhanusha Gamage (64 not out) guided the Swans to victory. Skipper Dylan Hadfield was also vital with 23 off 19 balls and 1/19.

Michael Wallace’s side will host Essendon in the first game after Christmas on Saturday 8 January.

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