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Kids’ turn for jab

By Marcus Uhe Primary school aged children between five and 11 have become the latest age group to be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination as of Monday 10 January.

The vaccination clinic at Cranbourne Turf Club was transformed into a forest-themed area with artwork and imagery of native Australian animals to make the experience more kid-friendly and ease any stresses that chil-

dren and families had about the process.

Each vaccination cubicle at Cranbourne’s indoor facility is named after an animal, such as a kangaroo, turtle, koala and wombat, with the eager Monash Health staff welcoming the child and their parent or guardian to their appointment by referencing the name of the animal.

Bec McLochlan is the nurse manager at the Cranbourne Turf Club vaccination clinic.

She has been pleased with the turn out at

the turf club in the early stages of the eligibility period.

“Our bookings were completely filled on day one, which was great to see,” Ms McLochlan said.

“We all know that they’ve (the children) had a tough couple of years with schools having to close down for periods of time, so it’s exciting to be able to start vaccinating that age group.”

Charlie and Max Paleologos received their first dose of the vaccine at the Turf Club on Tuesday 11 January in the ring-tailed possum cubicle.

Charlie, 10, was apprehensive about the experience, but found it to be not as bad as he expected.

“I was a little bit nervous but it didn’t hurt as much as I thought,” he said.

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Coles stores have imposed temporary limits on meat products due to supply chain issues, but Woolworths remains limit-free for now.

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Supermarket shelves across the country are looking a little emptier due to the impacts of the Covid-19 Omicron wave.

Covid clears the shelves

By Gabriella Payne If you’ve been for your regular grocery shop recently, you may have noticed the shelves are looking a little more bare than usual.

It seems supermarkets throughout Melbourne’s south east, like the rest of Australia, are unfortunately feeling the effects of Covid once again - but this time, it’s not panic buying that’s causing the issue.

With the Omicron wave running rampant in our community, issues in the national supply chain and a shortage of staff have led to empty shelves in a range of stores, with some supermarkets reinstating customer limits on certain items, as was seen earlier in the pandemic.

In an email to customers on Thursday 6 January, Woolworths chief executive officer Brad Banducci explained the current situation

and urged shoppers not to panic, as there were still plenty of food products and supplies left to go around.

“When you’re shopping with us at the moment, you might unfortunately have noticed gaps on shelf, or substitutions in your online order,” Mr Banducci wrote.

“Unlike the surge buying of early 2020 (who could forget the toilet paper), this is because of the number of people in our supply chain in isolation – from suppliers to truck drivers and distribution centre team members – which in turn is causing material delays to store deliveries.

“To give you a sense of the magnitude of the challenge, we are experiencing Covid-driven absences of 20 per cent plus in our distribution centres and 10 per cent plus in our stores,” he explained.

While Mr Banducci said states like NSW were worst-affected, he noted this was a nationwide issue and it was “not yet clear how soon the system will come back into balance”.

A Coles spokesperson echoed Mr Banducci’s sentiments, and said they were experiencing the same issues due to the Omicron wave.

“Recent increases in Covid case numbers in the community have required more people to isolate, which has impacted the availability of labour throughout the food supply chain,” the spokesperson said.

“At a time when inventory levels were already reduced in the post-Christmas period, our distribution centres are receiving fewer inbound deliveries and we have fewer team members available to process and dispatch stock to our stores.

“Meanwhile demand is elevated as custom-

ers choose to eat more meals at home to reduce their exposure to the rest of the community.”

Coles supermarkets have now imposed temporary purchase limits across the country (except WA) on selected meat products, in order to manage the demand for these grocery items but Woolworths stores continue to remain limit-free for now.

Both supermarket giants thanked customers for their understanding during these challenging times.

“We thank our customers for their patience as we work with our suppliers and transport partners to increase deliveries and return a full range of products to our stores over coming weeks,” the Coles spokesperson said.

“We ask that they continue to treat our team with kindness and respect, and to purchase only what they need.”

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Government trains more vaccinators

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Caring for older Indian residents The State Government has established a site for a new community-developed facility in Cranbourne East to provide specialised care for elderly Victorians.

The new multi-million-dollar aged care facility will be situated on a parcel of land at Mayfield Road, offering the surrounding ageing Indian community tailored care with easier access to their loved ones.

Member for Cranbourne Pauline Richards highlighted the positives of the Mayfield setting which can be accessed by car or public transport.

“Close to parks, public transport, shopping and health services – this is the perfect location for a new aged care facility to support the older Indian members of our local community – and to help them feel at home,” Ms Richards said.

“Victoria is home to Australia’s largest Indian community with 170,000 Victorians born

in India – this multicultural facility will deliver better care and comfort to ensure residents enjoy their later years.”

The City of Casey, specifically, has a large number of persons of Indian cultural background aged 60 years and over, and people born in India are the largest group of non-English speakers in the city’s vibrant and diverse population.

Aged care services dedicated to specific cultural communities deliver clear benefits to older Victorians – helping them feel more at home, while reassuring families their loved ones are receiving specialised care.

Multicultural aged care facilities can ensure older generations remain connected to their roots by providing unique offerings, including traditional food and dedicated spaces to practice religion and culture.

Research has also shown that people living with dementia often revert to their mother

tongue – by having staff onsite that speak that same language, residents can be better understood and cared for.

Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Anthony Carbines emphasised the significance of helping the ageing population remain associated with their heritage.

“We know it’s hugely important for people to remain connected to their culture as they get older – and we’ve delivered on our election commitment to secure a site to help make this residential aged care facility possible,“ Mr Carbines said.

“The land purchase will make a difference to the Indian community, with a new aged care facility that offers bilingual and cross-culturally trained staff, traditional food options, and spaces for religious and cultural activities.”

An expression of interest process will start this year, seeking the best organisation to construct the facility and deliver services.

The Victorian Government will train up to 1000 new vaccinators, helping first-year health students, retired nurses, and more join an expanded workforce to be deployed across staterun centres and boost the state’s vaccination efforts.

Millions of Victorians will become eligible for their third dose over the coming weeks, and a new pool of trained vaccinators will mean a broader workforce is available to prepare and administer Covid-19 vaccines, while also freeing up health professionals to return to their normal duties.

Acting Health Minister James Merlino said Covid-19 vaccinations were safe and effective and the best thing all Victorians could do to protect the health system and keep their families safe was get their third dose as soon as they’re eligible.

“Millions of Victorians will soon be eligible for their third dose, and we’re doing everything we can to ensure the community can access a vaccine as quickly and as safely as possible,“ he said.

The expanded force will join nurse and pharmacist immunisers in state-run vaccination clinics for up to six months and will be supervised by experienced clinicians.

Known as Limited Scope Covid-19 Vaccinators, they will be required to successfully complete mandatory Commonwealth and Victorian Covid-19 vaccination training – equivalent to training requirements for other emergency authorised Covid-19 vaccination workforces.

They will not be responsible for establishing patient consent and will be authorised to administer the Covid-19 vaccine to people over the age of 18 years only.

The vaccinators will also be supported and supervised by a supervising authorised immuniser provided by health services, with relevant skills and experience in the technical aspects of vaccination.

Applications will open in the week starting 17 January.

Victorians aged 18 years and older are eligible to get their third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine four months after their second dose. If you got your second dose in September or earlier, book an appointment through your local GP or pharmacy, or visit coronavirus.vic.gov. au/vaccine to book at a state-run clinic.

Poor swimming skills shows in tragic drowning toll

By Jamie Salter One in four Australians admit they are weak swimmers or can’t swim at all, according to research from Royal Life Saving Society.

It comes as the nation faces a spike in drowning deaths since the start of summer with 43 people drowning – a 23 per cent increase on the same time last year.

The Christmas to New Year period (to January 3) claimed the lives of at least 20 people, twice as many people as the same period last year.

Thirteen (65 per cent) of those incidents occurred at inland waterways including rivers, lakes, and dams.

Royal Life Saving Society – Australia chief executive officer Justin Scarr said at the halfway point of summer, the safety message was more important than ever.

As of Friday, 7 January, 43 Australians have already lost their lives to drowning.

Picture: ROYAL LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA “Few people appreciate just how dangerous our inland waterways can be, particularly those who lack swimming skills and knowledge of local water conditions,” Mr Scarr said.

“The calm appearance can often hide steep drop-offs, currents, and debris, and

create a false sense of safety relative to beaches.

“Currents can easily drag people into deeper water at rivers, lakes and the beach, where they are unable to stay afloat long enough for rescue or swim their way to safety.”

Poor swimming skills are thought to be a major factor in drowning over summer – and the lack of skills isn’t limited to children.

Royal Life estimates 40 per cent of children leave primary school not being able to swim 50 metres or float for two minutes - basic water safety benchmarks.

“The results of our research is staggering and sadly, we may be seeing that in the increase in drowning incidents over summer,” Mr Scarr said.

Peninsula Leisure chief executive officer Kath Thom said it was easy for adults to learn how to swim.

“The Peninsula Leisure Aquatic and Recreation Centre Frankston is a great community swimming pool, where all ages can learn to swim and be safer around water,” she said.

“We teach vital water safety skills and have welcoming and inclusive staff to support learning, particularly if you are learning at a later stage in life.

“If they (adults) are thinking about learning to swim, I urge then to contact your friendly local swimming pool and book into lessons today.”

Royal Life Saving is reminding Australians of the top five tips to enjoy the water safely: 1. Always supervise children around water.

2. Avoid alcohol around water.

3. Wear a life jacket when boating and fishing.

4. Avoid going alone.

5. Know the conditions.

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I am named after South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes.

What are you most passionate about?

Environmental sustainability and seeing Collingwood and the Australian cricket team go well.

What do you love about what you do?

Being in the know and communicating that information fairly and efficiently to the general public.

What is your experience in the industry?

I volunteered in the media department for multiple years at the Frankston Dolphins (VFL), The Inner Sanctum sports media site throughout 2020-21 and at Sandringham Dragons during 2021.

What would your last meal be?

Smoked trout with roast veggies and a Somersby Cider.

What was your favourite subject at school?

Global politics and legal studies.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

2000 Sydney Olympics.

Which five guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

Greta Thunberg, Craig Reucassel, Nick Kyrgios, Glenn Maxwell, Emma Murray.

What are you currently reading?

With the Falling of the Dusk by Stan Grant.

What is your dream holiday destination?

South America.

What were you like as a kid?

I still am a kid by some people’s metrics! But probably inquisitive and sporty.

Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert?

Depends who you ask.

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Close call at the Gardens

Buses will replace trains on sections of the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.

The staff at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne had to step very carefully this week thanks to a visit by a spikey little friend, which caused a little confusion.

As many outdoor workers do, the Gardens staff wear heavy boots, which often need a good scrub on the foot scrubber before entering the office.

However, a little echidna, one of the many native residents of the Gardens, was perhaps love-struck by the scrubbing device that looked attractively similar to an echidna and set up camp beside, it causing a few close calls.

Thankfully, as Gardens staff are often on the lookout for animals, they were able to

avoid using the critter to clean their footwear, opting for the imitation instead.

It is not uncommon for animals to find themselves in the gardens’ buildings and administrative areas from time to time, particularly where there are food scraps and snacks available.

The gardens are home to many native Australian animals including koalas, wombats and wallabies, as well as the endangered southern brown bandicoot population.

Should anyone encounter a similar situation with an echidna at home or in public, the RBGC recommends contacting the RSPCA on 9224 2222.

Buses in for trains Buses will replace trains on sections of the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines throughout January and early February, while works continue on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade.

Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains will be replaced by buses between Westall, Cranbourne and Pakenham stations from 8.30pm on Tuesday, 11 January until last train on Thursday, 3 February.

Buses will also replace trains between Dandenong and Cranbourne stations from first service on Friday, 4 February until last service on Sunday, 6 February.

Passengers should allow extra travel time and can plan their journey by visiting ptv.vic. gov.au The Cranbourne Line Upgrade will deliver eight kilometres of duplicated track between 4 STAR NEWS

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Cranbourne and Dandenong, a new Merinda Park Station and the removal of three level crossings.

To learn more about the Cranbourne Line Upgrade, head to bigbuild.vic.gov.au The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.

Those who are travelling on public transport, or in a taxi or rideshare service, must wear a fitted mask covering their nose and mouth for the entire journey.

QR codes have also been rolled out across the public transport network to help keep passengers safe.

For more information and advice about coronavirus, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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New respiratory clinics Victorians will have greater access to respiratory assessments and Covid-19 testing, with the first of 20 new GP respiratory clinics open in Cranbourne, Officer, Glen Waverley, and Sunshine.

The $23.8 million initiative will see primary care clinics play a greater role in easing the load on hospitals by reducing emergency department presentations and boosting the state’s testing capacity as Omicron cases continue to emerge.

Additional clinics will open across metropolitan Melbourne in the coming weeks, allowing adults and children with mild Covid-19 symptoms to access respiratory care in their community, without needing to go to hospital.

Health Minister Martin Foley said the clinic will ensure more communities have access to local services in times of need.

“This is a great example of how partnerships between public health services, local GPs and primary health care providers lead to better outcomes for Victorian patients,” Mr Foley said.

GP respiratory clinic services are free to everyone, with or without a Medicare card. They are open after hours and on weekends and will support more than 350 patients of all ages per week.

Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said local families would benefit from the new facility.

“Having access to a respiratory clinic in Cranbourne West will make sure our diverse community and local families can get the care they need, closer to home, with or without a Medicare Card,” Ms Richards said.

The clinics will be located in the LGAs of Casey, Greater Dandenong , Cardinia, Kingston and Monash, among others across Melbourne.

Patients attending the new clinics will receive a respiratory assessment and be pro-

Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards (in red) outside the new respiratory clinic with Dr Mark Overton (right) and two other staff members. 263955 Picture: SUPPLIED vided with short term support to manage their condition, before being referred to their usual GP for ongoing care or assisted to find a GP if they don’t have one.

Patients who test positive to Covid-19 will be supported to access the Covid Positive Pathways program.

Before leaving home to get tested people should visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/whereget-tested-covid-19 to find their local site and check the estimated wait time.

Hume, Wyndham, Brimbank, Moreland, Darebin, Moonee Valley, Melbourne, Maribyrnong, Melton, Whittlesea, Banyule and

Boroondara are other LGAs where new clinics will be located.

For information about GP respiratory clinic services and locations visit health.vic.gov.au/ covid-19/gp-respiratory- clinics-and-hospital-respiratory-clinics-covid-19

Children happily queue for the vax in Cranbourne der to distract them.

For parents of children who have fears of needles and vaccines, Ms McLochlan recommended providing plenty of information beforehand.

“Try to explain what’s going to happen as much as possible, so that they’re aware, and make it as fun of an experience as possible, as much as immunisation can be,” she said.

Children are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine with a second dose recommended eight weeks after their first. The forest-themed vaccination centres have been setup at a number of locations across Melbourne including the Sandown Racecourse and the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub. To book your children’s first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, visit coronavirus.vic.gov. au/vaccine Bookings can also be made via the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 or via your local pharmacy or GP.

Max (left) and brother Charlie give thumbs up after their jabs, Emily (left) and Rita as “Emu” and “Koala” supported children coming for their vaccine. 264268

Schools become vax clinics Cranbourne West Primary School will become a mini vaccination clinic following a State Government announcement on Tuesday 11 January.

The Primary Care Vaccinations in Schools program aims to deliver more doses for kids between 5 and 11 in areas that need more uptake, due to identified access challenges or increased risk of transmission. Local and trusted health professionals will deliver vaccinations to students in the familiarity of their own school environment, outside of school hours.

Applicants will nominate the local government areas and number of schools and students they can help vaccinate – then successful applicants will be matched with schools in priority areas.

Successful applicants can receive up to $6500 to cover staffing, travel and equipment costs and more and an additional $5000 clinic establishment fee per school is also available. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Thirty pop-up vaccination clinics at primary schools will be rolled out across the state over the coming weeks. The pop-up vaccination clinics set to open in the City of Casey include Cranbourne West Primary School, Fountain Gate Primary School, Mossgiel Park Primary School and Narre Warren South P-12 College. The pop-ups will be open to all children aged 5 to 11, not just those attending the school hosting the clinic.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said getting vaccinated was the best way to keep families safe.

“We are doing all we can to get jabs into arms young and old,“ he said.

“Vaccination was the best thing you do to keep your children and family safe – get the kids vaccinated and your third dose at the same time.”

To learn more about the Primary Care Vaccinations in Schools program visit coronavirus. vic.gov.au/grants-primary-care-vaccinations

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“They were really happy to get it,” Ms Paleologos said. “(Max) was a bit scared but they were happy to get it, to get over the restrictions that we’ve had.”

Not only did they receive protection from severe illness but the boys received a showbag for their efforts, containing coloured pencils, a colouring-in book and a fidget spinner, to Max’s delight.

Following their vaccination they added a leaf with their name on it to the eucalyptus vaccination tree, which grows with every vaccinated child.

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Kids to vote Letters for mascot Maggots for dinner The children of Australia now have the opportunity to help select and name a new mascot for Australia Post.

After choosing one of five iconic Australian animals as the new mascot, it’s time to put on those thinking caps and come up with a creative new name.

The child who submits the chosen name will win an overnight experience at Taronga Zoo for them and their family (two adults and two children), plus a $2000 flight gift card to help pay for the journey.

Australia Post head of consumer marketing Corrina Brazel said this was an exciting opportunity for Aussie kids to get creative and help Australia Post celebrate the nation’s unique wildlife.

“We have narrowed our search down to five Aussie animals – the potoroo, the koala, the kookaburra, the Australian kelpie, and the wombat – but we need the children of Australia to help us choose just one to be our mascot,” Ms Brazel said.

“Once we have our chosen animal, you’ll see our mascot in post offices, in our educational materials and at events.

“You might even see it on an Australia Post uniform.”

To enter and go in the draw to win the prize all kids need to do is visit auspost.com.au/ mascot, complete the online form, and submit the suggested name.

Children have until Sunday 20 February at 11.59pm AEST to submit their suggestions.

Names will be judged by an Australia Post panel, with the mascot to be announced in April 2022.

For more information about how to enter and the terms and conditions, visit auspost. com.au/mascot Meanwhile, Australia Post has issued a new set of staps to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Tiger which begins on 1 February.

Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival in China, is the most important of the traditional festivals celebrated by Asian cultures throughout the world bringing families together to feast, exchange gifts of money wrapped in red paper, and burn incense to honour their ancestors.

On 29 December, while we here in the suburbs of Melbourne and beyond were gathering with friends and family for post-Christmas and New Year celebrations, friends of refugees and advocacy groups were being notified by refugees imprisoned in the Park Hotel Carlton, that their evening meal was infested with maggots and that the bread supplied at the time was covered in mould.

There are pictures backing up this claim.

Members of Refugee Advocacy agencies, including Casey Cardinia for Refugees, and Refugee Action Collective Victoria (RACVic), are urging the relevant Federal Government agency , COMCARE, to take enforcement action against the operator of the Park Hotel Immigration Detention Facility (IDF) about this unacceptable breach of the Commonwealth’s Work Health and Safety Act (2011).

This request to COMCARE holds that there has been a serious breach of the “primary duty of care” in relation to “other persons” (persons other than “workers”) which, under section 19 of the Work Health and Safety Act, imposes on the operator of any Commonwealth workplace, including an IDF, (also known as an Alternative Place of Detention or APOD (or prison, as it is for 34 men held there since 2019).

Such “other persons” include IDF prisoners.

As readers could agree, such a breach of standards does not accord with the Department of Home Affairs’ continuing line that refugees enjoy the same standard of living in detention as do the general population.

This can be clearly demonstrated not to be true in this case.

Casey Cardinia for Refugees has also made representation to COMCARE, to Park Hotel management and to MPs Russell Broadbent (Monash) and Jason Wood (La Trobe) that this is an unacceptable breach of duty of care and that the government stands condemned for its continuing torture of refugees.

Shirley Hynes, Casey Cardinia for Refugees

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Storytelling is part of my culture.

Storytelling keeps my culture alive.

I would like to share my story for the new season we are entering… it is the season of WEEYUKABUL N’YO’WEENTH (old man sun) where the movements of the people are led by the stars in the northern sky.

Now is the time for the Kulin people to prepare for YAIN YANG (dance and song).

It is ceremony time.

Take your eyes to the BOORURN (sky) map.

The MOONMOONDIIK (Pleiades constellation) is visible now and you can see Orion nearby wearing his belt and tools.

This signals the BAGGAROOKS (woman) and young girls and the COOLEENTH (men) and YAN YEANS (boys) to seperate.

Coming of age ceremonies have begun and everyone won’t see each other again now until the end of season dance.

Communication is done between the

groups with small WEENTHS (fires) seen flickering at night up and down the coastline.

Each one letting their family group know everyone is safe.

It is a sacred time and the people have been preparing for many weeks.

Hot MOORNMOOT (winds) blow across the BEEK (country) now, the NOWEENTH (sun) is high.

The BARGAN (cool) night air travels across WARRAIN (the ocean) and brings relief from the daylight heat.

BULGANA (meat) is smoked and hung out to dry in preparation for the cooler months.

Camps are near large, fresh water holes and TOUIT (fish) snapper, flounder, EOKE(eels) and abolone are in abundance at this time of year.

All that seafood needs to be mixed with plant food so tubers are collected from the Murnong and Lillies and Warragul greens, sea celery and KARKALLA (pig face) are added to the evening meal.

Fruit from MORR (prickly currant bush)

EEPAEEP (native raspberry) and BALLART (cherry ballart) are picked by the BOOBOOPS (children).

BEENAKS (baskets) filled with sweet berries.

Gum from the wattle and eucalyptus is collected and stored in hollows of trees on walking tracks to be used in the future for burns, tummy aches and where necessary repairs on tools and spears.

A special drink called BEAL is made, to get ready for the coming together dance.

Holes are dig and sealed then flowers from the DARGURN (yellow box) and River Red Gum are added to soak and ferment.

As the Kulin people lay under the bright night BOORURN (sky) with their fires burning, stories are told and lessons learnt.

Venus MENIYAN (moon) is close now and meteor showers can be seen streaking their bright lights across the country.

Many shooting TUTBYRUMS (stars) fall at this time of the year, many wishes are made and many whispers to the ancestors can be heard through the quietness of the night. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Triple dose requirements

By Shelby Brooks The Victorian Government has introduced a new triple vaccination requirement for key essential workers to allow them to continue operating on site.

Described as “important but proportionate changes“, the new mandate was introduced to further protect highest-risk health care and hospitality settings – and key workforces – from the risk of outbreaks and super-spreader events.

Under new pandemic orders which came into effect at 11.59pm Wednesday 12 January, healthcare, aged care, disability, emergency services, correctional facility, quarantine accommodation and food distribution workers who are already required to be fully vaccinated must get their third dose before being permitted to work onsite.

Workplaces must sight and record proof of vaccination.

Workers eligible for a third dose on or before Wednesday 12 January will have until Saturday 12 February to get their third dose.

Workers not yet eligible for a third dose will be required to get it within three months and two weeks of the deadline to receive their second mandatory dose.

The order responds to the increased risks of Covid-19 exposure to critical workers, their proximity to vulnerable people, the higher risk of the virus spreading in their workplace and the need to protect access to essential goods and services.

Health Minister Martin Foley said it was a sensible extension of the state’s existing vaccination requirements.

He also announced indoor dance floors within hospitality and entertainment venues would be closed from 11.59pm 12 January.

Venues can still operate and there are no changes to the density settings currently in place.

“Victoria is open and the community is encouraged to support businesses in a CovidSafe way. Closing indoor dance floors is a simple but important step – we know they pose an extraordinary risk of mass transmission,“ Mr Foley said.

In addition, further visitor restrictions will

Third dose vaccine mandates came into effect at 11.59pm on Wednesday. be applied to hospitals and aged care settings – reflecting the vulnerable nature of patients and residents in these facilities.

Residents at aged care centres will continue to be permitted up to five visitors per day, but visitors must return a negative RAT result before entering. If no RATs are available at the facility, residents will be permitted no more

than two visitors.

Visitors in hospitals must have received two doses of the vaccine or must return a negative RAT result before entering.

Adult visitors who are not fully vaccinated must wear an N95 mask during their visit.

Standard face masks continue to be mandated for children aged eight and above.

“No setting is more vulnerable than hospitals and aged care, and that’s why visitors to hospitals will be required to have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine or return a negative Rapid Antigen Test,“ Mr Foley said.

Information on updated CovidSafe settings and third dose vaccination requirements are published at coronavirus.vic.gov.au

Questions asked when reporting a positive RAT result From Friday 7 January, Victorians who test positive on a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) will be asked nine easy questions to quickly access the medical support they need as part of the transformation of Victoria’s response to coronavirus.

Anyone who tests positive on a RAT is now considered a probable case and must immediately isolate for seven days and notify their contacts – just like those who test positive on a PCR test.

It is now mandatory to report the result of a positive RAT to the Department of Health through an online form or by phone.

The new system means fewer Victorians will have to wait on the results of a PCR test before receiving the care and information they need, including monitoring for worsening symptoms and financial support for isolation.

It also means Victorians who test negative on a RAT and are not a household contact will be able to resume their lives straight away instead of quarantining while they wait for a negative result – meaning less disruptions for everyone including for work, school, childcare, and social lives.

A new webform became available on Friday 7 January for positive cases to report their result to the Department of Health.

As well as basic personal details such as name, gender, and date of birth, cases will be asked the following questions to determine their level of risk and what support they might need: 1. Have you been told you have recently been in contact with someone who has Covid-19?

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3. Do you need any support to stay home?

4. Have you received at least two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine?

5. How many doses of the vaccine have you received, if any?

6. Have you had any symptoms in the past five days?

7. If you have symptoms how sick do you feel?

8. Do you have the following conditions (including currently pregnant or cancer treatment, blood disorder, psychiatric condition or lung, heart, kidney, or liver disease)?

9. Are you happy to contact your GP for your clinical care?

People who answer no to both question one and two are recommended to get a PCR test to confirm their positive RAT result.

Positive RAT results can also be reported using the Coronavirus Hotline where translators are available for cases who wish to make their report in a language other than English.

You can log your positive RAT result online at coronavirus.vic.gov.au or via the Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398.

Acting Premier Jacinta Allan said this new system was a game changer for the state, but she encouraged community members to continue to do the right thing and be vigilant.

“Returning a positive RAT is the same as testing positive on a PCR – you are required to isolate, tell your contacts, and to log your positive result so we can ensure you have the care, information and support you need,“ Ms Allan said.

“The best thing you can do to protect yourself and the community from coronavirus is to get your third dose vaccination - bookings can be made with [your] GP, at pharmacies and at state-run vaccination centres.”

From Friday 7 January onwards, Victorians who receive a positive RAT will need to report their result to the Department of Health.

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Pakenham Show is back

By Shelby Brooks The district is preparing to return to its traditional agricultural roots when the 2022 Parklea Pakenham Show goes ahead in March.

After a cancelled show in 2020 and a ’through the windows’ display in 2021, organisers of the 111th Parklea Pakenham Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society are thrilled to be returning to a full in person show this year.

President Geoff Young said the 2020 show was cancelled only a week beforehand.

“That left the committee, exhibitors and sponsors devastated but we realised this was life now dealing with Covid-19,” he said.

“Last year we looked outside the box and were still able to run the majority of our pavil-

ion section – mainly our VAS section through the windows of an empty shop in Pakenham Place Shopping Centre. With a dedicated team we finished with an amazing display thanks to the strong support from our community.

“Our strong horse component of the show continued as well. After being postponed a couple of times because of restrictions, it ended with an overwhelming success at the Werribee Equestrian Centre.“ Subject to Covid-19 restrictions, the 2022 show will go ahead with free gate entry.

“We are staying strong and very positive this year,“ Mr Young said.

“The show is already set and ready to go on Saturday 19 March at the PB Ronald Reserve, bigger and better with all our usual competi-

tions, animals and free entertainment; bringing together our agricultural, horticultural and multicultural communities.“ The Living Learning Centre, Casey-Cardinia Library and Cardinia District Scouts will play a huge part in this year’s show with the theme Roaring ‘20s.

“With the enthusiastic committee who have been working on this show in the background for the last six months we will strive to keep positive and, depending on the restrictions closer to the show day, we may hold a show that may look different but we will endeavour to keep moving forward in whatever capacity possible,“ Geoff said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said.

Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said.

“I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way

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Works on the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade are ramping up as Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) prepares for a busy year of construction in 2022.

Works on the new Narre Warren North Road northbound carriageway and the Heatherton Road intersection upgrade are set to begin this month.

This includes building a dedicated right turn lane from Heatherton Road onto Belgrave-Hallam Road northbound and installing two new bus bays on Narre Warren North Road, north of Heatherton Road.

The MRPV team will begin upgrading the shared walking and cycling path on the western side of Narre Warren North Road between Memorial Drive and Heatherton Road, as well as clearing vegetation and removing some trees in preparation for the start of earthworks along the northbound carriageway between Fox Road and Belgrave Hallam Road.

Safety barriers will be placed along the western side of Narre Warren North Road, allowing crews to work safely behind barriers and keeping the existing road open.

Most works will take place between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday and

7am to 1pm on Saturdays but night works may apply with advance notice given to residents, to minimise impacts on traffic or utility services.

MRPV finished asphalting the new Uturn bay at Belgrave-Hallam Road and were able to remove safety barriers and open the road before the Christmas break.

Asphalt was placed on the southbound lane near Fox Road to keep one lane open in each direction when widening works start in January.

Ashphalt was also placed on Narre Warren North Road near Memorial Drive to create a safe place where the MRPV team can work whilst works are underway.

From the end of January to the end of March, the eastbound lanes on Heatherton Road will be closed at the Belgrave-Hallam Road intersection.

Detours will be in place via Narre Warren North Road and Memorial Drive or Belgrave-Hallam and A’Beckett roads.

The shared walking and cycling path will be closed between Fox and Heatherton roads and pedestrians and cyclists will need to detour via Randle Court and Heatherton Road. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Stolen dog sparks worry

By Marcus Uhe Cranbourne residents have raised concerns about pet safety and a potential dog fighting organisation in the area following reports of stolen dogs, and missing dogs found in poor health.

Taylor Nicholson is the owner of sevenmonth-old staffie Zane who was allegedly stolen from her home on Monday 3 January this year while she and her family were holidaying.

She described the moment she realised something was amiss.

“I walked around the back, opened the door and my wooden door was open,” Ms Nicholson said.

“I was calling his name and he wasn’t coming.

“We’re devastated, heartbroken. We’re losing sleep and everything.

“We just want our boy back.”

Ms Nicholson reported the case immediately to the Cranbourne Police Station, and it is being investigated.

Alison Praetz is a volunteer with Missing and Stolen Pet Investigators, an organisation that uses social media to help raise awareness of missing animals, free of charge to the pet owner.

Her experience investigating these sorts of cases led her to believe Zane targeted by alleged thieves for the purpose of competition.

“They’re [staffies] the favoured dog to be

Zane was allegedly stolen from Ms Henderson’s family home on Monday January 3. 264551 Picture: SUPPLIED used in dog fighting rings,” Ms Praetz said.

Dog fighting is illegal in Victoria.

Ms Praetz referred to an incident last year where two dogs, including another staffie,

were found in Cranbourne West wetlands with injuries she believes were caused by dog fighting competitors.

Their teeth had been filed down, there

were wounds on the dogs’ legs and their snouts were taped shut, according to one of the owners.

Any pet can be used as bait for dogs training to fight.

Holiday periods are a common time for dogs to go missing or be stolen according to Ms Praetz, with prolonged periods of owners being away from their homes presenting ample opportunities for potential thieves.

Ms Nicholson issued a plea to those responsible for Zane’s disappearance.

“To the people that have my dog, please just do the right thing. It’s not their pet.

“My daughters are two and five and they miss him so much. It’s disgusting how people can take others’ animals.”

Advice for ensuring pet safety at home included installing CCTV, keeping pets indoors overnight, padlocking gates and using a lockable lead.

To raise awareness of a missing pet with Ms Praetz’s organisation, head to facebook.com/ MissingandStolenPetInvestigatorsAustralia/ Anyone with information regarding Zane or any other stolen animal is urged to report the information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppersvic.com.au/ report-a-crime/ If you have your pet stolen, Victoria Police urge you to contact your local police station.

Neighbours take park concerns into their own hands

By Jonty Ralphsmith A Cranbourne North resident has raised concerns over the quality of his local Merinda Park.

David Short, who lives next door to the park, has taken it upon himself to conduct nightly clean-ups of the area.

Mr Short, a resident of seven years, walks a four-kilometre trail through the park nightly with a group of locals and has been disappointed by Casey City Council’s inaction on the overgrown grass, litter and shards of glass.

He says he is among a large handful of proactive locals who clean away the rubbish, spending up to 30 minutes per night caring for the park.

Residents say rubbish dumping is a longstanding issue that has not been properly addressed, with Mr Short highlighting that the problem manifests when others see abandoned garbage strewn through the grass and along the paths.

When visited by Cranbourne Star News, the park was littered with alcoholic cans, fast food packaging and shopping bags.

The litter creates a smell in the park which makes the area less appealing for families.

The issue comes as nearby Cardinia Shire Council warned against illegal dumping after residents in Pakenham noticed an increase in rubbish dumping.

“Council encourages residents to follow the hard waste process and only present acceptable items the weekend before their booked collection to ensure piles are not added to by others and are collected in a timely manner,” a spokesperson told Star News.

The overgrowth in Merinda Park has worsened in the last 12 months. Mr Short said the council attributed the issue to a shortage of contractors when he contacted them.

Multiple residents choose to mow the lawn around the fence of their dwelling, but the park is otherwise largely overgrown, leading park users to fear snakes, rats and foxes.

Dog owners are reluctant to let their pets roam the park, with Mr Short telling Star News Group that a dog had suffered a cut after stepping on a shard of glass.

Among other concerns with the park, branches overhang the path in certain areas, trimmed branches lay on the grass and motorcyclists riding in the area are ripping up areas of the ground.

Jenny, another local, has lived in the area for over 20 years and said the park is in the cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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David Short took matters into his own hands over the weekend, cutting the grass surrounding his property within Merinda Park. 264271 been properly addressed.

He has attempted to contact the council weekly but has so far been unsatisfied with their response.

Council did not provide a comment by the Cranbourne Star News publication deadline, however, their response can be viewed on the online edition within this story.

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Managing in uncertainty TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH First off, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year.

Unfortunately however, 2022 has not got off to a great start as Covid numbers continue to rise and who would have expected just a few weeks ago that Victoria would now be seeing in excess of 50,000 Covid cases per day?

In fact, go back to 2019 and who would have had any idea at all that we were about to encounter a pandemic that would turn the world upside down?

The reality is that uncomfortable though it may be, uncertainty is an integral part of living and this of course holds true for business as well.

In thinking about the subject for the first article of 2022, I decided I would do a quick Google search to see what the main issues that businesses are currently facing are and it turns out that uncertainty shows up as a major concern for many employers.

So why is this so much of any issue and what can we do about it?

As human beings, we strive for predictability; It is comforting to know that given the same set of pre-conditions or circumstances, what happened before can be forecast to happen again.

If we are going to catch a train or a tram or a bus at a particular time, we want to know that the vehicle will arrive at the defined time and

will take us reliably to our destination to arrive at the appointed time.

We want to know that our pay will hit the bank account on the same day each week or month so that regular financial commitments can be met.

Throughout history, we have created all sorts of models to enable us to predict future events – think timetables, weather forecasting and even mathematical models enabling us to

send a man to the moon, these are intrinsic to the way we live our lives.

The problem with uncertainty in business, is that it tends to lead to a short-term focus or worse, a justification for doing little or no forward thinking since what’s the point if things are going to change anyway?

Companies that favour the latter view get blown by the wind reacting to circumstances as and when they occur which inevitably pro-

duces unpredictable and usually poorer outcomes.

This is not only bad for company results, it is also extremely uncomfortable for staff who will feel like they are passengers on a rudderless ship. Those that adopt the ‘short-term focus’ approach don’t fare much better either since without an underlying direction, it will feel like the business is adopting a ‘flavour of the month’ approach and continually shifting the goal-posts.

What was considered important last month may not be so essential this time around and so a lot of things can end up getting started but not properly finished being both inefficient and unsatisfying for those involved.

The trick to managing uncertainty is to determine what really matters to your business in the medium term, properly define the objectives and take manageable (often small) and consistent steps towards achieving these outcomes.

It is essential to keep the goals reasonable and realistic and communicate these effectively throughout the organisation so that everyone is singing off the same hymn sheet (or to borrow from the previous metaphor, following the same roadmap).

This does not mean that you should not review progress in the light of changing circumstances and potentially make some changes, but these will typically be more fine-tuned adjustments rather than significant changes if the goals have been well defined in the first place.

Good luck in charting your course for 2022.

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The highly awarded Ready Set Dance and Ready Set Ballet pre-school programs teach confidence, co-ordination and creativity to boys and girls aged two to five. Classes are jam-packed with engaging music, bright props and fun routines! New pre-school acro classes teach basic tumbling and co-ordination skills.

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All abilities fun classes develop confidence, co-ordination, fitness and friendships. New 16+ classes offer young adults with prior dance training the opportunity to dance for fun and fitness.

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With more than 150 classes per week in dance, music and drama on offer, Cathy-Lea is sure to have a class that meets your needs. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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New toilet facilities are on the way for Rangebank Primary School in Cranbourne. 264281

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New facilities for Rangebank school The State Government is investing $500,000 for new facilities at Cranbourne’s Rangebank Primary School.

On Monday 10 January Construct4 Building Group Pty Ltd was announced as the builder for new toilets to be installed at the school.

Funding comes from the $20 million invested into the Minor Capital Works Fund to improve learning spaces and other facili-

ties, as well as the condition and character of schools, as part of the 2021/22 Victorian state budget.

Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said the new facilities would be well-received by the school community.

“We’re making sure that our schools have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and that every child is given every

chance to succeed,” Ms Richards said.

In the past seven years, the Victorian government has invested more than $10.9 billion in building new schools and undertaken more than 1700 school upgrades.

The state government is now ahead of schedule in its commitment to open 100 new schools by 2026, with 62 new schools opening between 2019 and 2024.

Running it back with Langwarrin Club

By Marcus Uhe If your New Year’s resolution included exercising more and getting fit, then he Langwarrin running club might be for you.

The members are back pounding the pavement in 2022, having returned with their first group run of the year on Saturday 8 January.

The club holds a group run each Saturday morning at 7am at different locations across Frankston, Langwarrin and Cranbourne.

President of the Langwarrin Running Club Luke Raymond extended an open invitation.

“It’s open to people of all running abilities,” Mr Raymond said.

“You don’t have to be fast or be a superstar runner.”

Group runs consist of sessions between five and 10 kilometres and a well-earned coffee at a local cafe afterwards, building a social connection amongst the members.

Having had numerous events cancelled due to the pandemic, Mr Raymond said the group had big plans for 2022.

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The Langwarrin Run Club is back in action for 2022. 264244 find a few events that we can target.

“The Two Bays Trail Run in Dromana, the Melbourne Marathon, Sharpy’s Beer Run on the Mornington Peninsula, they’re all events that we’re going to try and get some groups together for.”

The Fire Danger Period for Casey residents began at 1am on Monday 10 January.

The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Victoria released in November 2021 identified potential for increased grassfire conditions for the 2021/22 fire season.

Much of Victoria has experienced average to above-average rainfall during winter and spring which has led to above-normal pasture growth across paddocks and roadsides and an increased grass fire risk throughout the summer period.

Grassland and drier forests including woodlands and heathlands have been assessed as normal, however, shorterduration fires are still likely to occur on hot, dry and windy days.

Deputy chief officer Trevor Owen said even an average fire season can still be a bad one.

“Conditions through the last fire season were similar to what we’re expecting this year, and during those months we saw significant grass fires in the north and west of the state,” he said.

“Once again we’ve had plenty of winter and spring rainfall which delayed the introduction of fire restrictions across the South East Region.

“The grass and bush has very rapidly dried out over the Christmas and New Year period with little rainfall and some hot weather.

“Grassland fuels are abundant this season and in many locations over waist height, further increasing the potential grassfire risk over the summer period.”

Mr Owen said property owners needed to play their part to reduce the risk of fires this summer.

“Some grassland fuels in paddocks that has an annual cycle life have fully cured and will burn readily on the smallest ignition source,” he said.

“Reducing fuel loads in these areas is critical to ensuring if a fire does break out, it has less chance of taking hold or spreading.

“While CFA and our partner agencies Fire Rescue Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria are doing everything we can to prepare for the bushfire season, we look to the community to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires.”

People using fire to clean up around their properties should register the burn at the Fire Permits website, firepermits. vic.gov.au, or by calling ESTA on 1800 668 511.

Mr Owen said CFA has a zero tolerance approach to any fires caused by negligent behaviour once the Fire Danger Period comes into effect.

“Expect any escaped or uncontrolled fire you start to be investigated by CFA and Victoria Police,” he said.

The Fire Danger Period applies to the municipalities in CFA’s South West Region including Cardinia Shire, Bass Coast Shire, City of Frankston, City of Greater Dandenong, City of Kingston, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Baw Baw Shire, South Gippsland Shire, Wellington Shire, Latrobe City and French Island.

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The club will host a new members’ day on Saturday 5 February at Lloyd Park in Langwarrin to welcome those are keen to join.

You can also find more information by joining their Facebook group - facebook.com/ groups/1662911273963734/

The Fire Danger period began on Monday 10 January. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

WHAT’S ON Lakeside Market Pakenham There will be over 60 food and maker stalls at the market on Sunday 16 January from 10am2pm.

Situated at the Cardinia Cultural Centre Complex on Lakeside Drive, Pakenham, it is the perfect space for families to relax and listen to live acoustic music.

Stalls include gourmet food and drinks, fashion, art, skincare, baked goods, plants and more.

Pakenham Arthritis Self Help Group The group is looking for new leaders to run its exercise sessions. Training provided. Contact Anne on 0400 701 093 or Tess on 0427 594 051 Annual general meeting: 10.30am Tuesday 8 March at Deep Creek Golf Club, Pakenham, with lunch to follow.

Cost is $15 per person.

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Dandenong Car Meet Westside JDM and Ausmeets are hosting United automotive at Gloria Pyke Netball Complex on Sunday 16 January from noon-4pm.

Entry to the Covid-safe event is $10 and there will be business stalls, food trucks and coffee vans.

Authorities have been informed of the large car meet and people are being encouraged to show off their vehicles.

Visit United Aotomotive Main Event Facebook Page for more details.

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Body Art Classes Casey City Council is inviting people to free body art classes at Selandra Community Hub, Clyde North.

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Art Class Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House and Community Centre is hosting a school holiday art class.

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The Pakenham Arthritis Self Help Group held its final general meeting of 2021 at Tooradin foreshore..

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Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club The Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club is a welcoming vibrant social club for active senior men and women who live in the City Of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia and surrounding areas.

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By David Nagel Popular Cranbourne trainer Greg Eurell appears to have a promising prospect on his hands after Sister Vianney made it back-toback victories with a strong win in the $130,000 Ken Seymour Handicap BM70 (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

The three-year-old filly scored a dashing victory at Geelong on December 21 last year, and backed that up with an equally impressive performance at the Heath on the weekend.

Eurell was full of confidence heading into the race, with the win at Geelong, and an inside gate, giving the daughter of Ilovethiscity/ Again Kathleen every opportunity to produce her best.

“I thought her last start at Geelong was very creditable and she hasn’t missed a beat,” Eurell said post-race.

“When she came back her work had been tremendous on Tuesday morning and with the weight factor and the barrier it certainly gave us a lot of confidence.”

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“I’ll have to have a little chat to Jye (McNeill), but I don’t know about the 1600…1400 might be the mark for her at the moment. She still looked like she was on the bridle a little bit in the run today, but a beautiful ride from Jye of course, he presented her at the right time and the rest was up to her.”

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A scintillating century on Saturday off the blade of returning opener Luke Manders has Casey-South Melbourne right in the thick of the Victorian Premier Cricket finals hunt.

The right-handed dasher delivered when his side needed him most, crunching a brutal century at more than a runa-ball to destroy Essendon and consolidate seventh spot on the table.

It was his second century at the level, and it was an absolute beauty from the South Gippsland product who has been a revelation since making the decision to return to the club after a number of years playing country cricket.

As one of few sides not disrupted by the Covid-19 outbreaks across the country, the Swans played like a team skyhigh with confidence, and one that is beginning to really understand their game.

The Swans set the game up for Manders with a disciplined and mature bowling display, with spearhead Nathan Lambden (3/23) leading the charge with three early wickets to take command.

The right-arm quickie tore through the Bombers’ top order to leave them reeling at 3/23, bowling with the pace and aggression expected from the leader of their attack.

Lambden set the scene for the Bombers to be restricted to just 7/157 from 50 overs, but it could have been a hell of a lot worse after the visitors were 5/45 at one point before Liam Molloy (55) and James O’Donnell (58 not out) gave the bowlers something to work with.

Left-arm tweaker Luke Shelton (2/23) is beginning to really get comfortable in his new surroundings and bowled beautifully, while Cal Dodson (2/21) is also settling into the year nicely.

But it was all Manders as the Swans eased to a dominant nine-wicket win inside 28 overs.

Manders sent the ball to all parts of Casey Fields, belting a memorable 107 not out from just 86 balls, with 15 fours and three sixes an indicator of his mood and ability to strike the cricket ball.

He linked with Ashley Chandrasinghe (35) for the game-defining 116-run stand, with the pair providing the perfect balancing act, Manders as the aggressor and Chandrasinghe the steady hand.

It’s an opening partnership that could be a real weapon as the season wears on.

The opener’s return to the Swans has been fruitful, having now scored 289 runs at 48.2 across both formats since returning to the club in Round 4 after several seasons off Premier Cricket, and has evolved his game to become a wellrounded white-ball player.

The dominant win gives the Swans a decent 3-3 record and a strong platform to push hard for finals.

Eagles grow stronger with signing of star quality duo

By Nick Creely Endeavour Hills is at it again, with another incredible haul of signings set to bolster the club in the second half of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season.

The Eagles - who have been one of the most talked about cricket clubs in Victoria this season with a number of high-profile recruits and cameos - have landed West Indian quick Fidel Edwards for the second half of the season in huge news for the club, but less so the batters around the competition.

The 39-year-old lands at the Eagles - well known as having one of the most iconic bowlcranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

ing actions of all time - was once clocked at 157.7kmh in an international match and has played 55 Tests for the West Indies, claiming 165 wickets, as well as 50 ODIs and 26 Twenty20 Internationals.

Despite not playing a Test since 2012 and an ODI since 2009, he played for the West Indies against Australia in a Twenty20 in July of last year, taking 1/8.

His signing is once again one of the most significant in the history of the competition, with the Eagles currently captained by Sri Lankan legend Tillakaratne Dilshan.

The Eagles have also enjoyed the services of current Sri Lankan top-order batter Lahiru

Thirmanne, while former Indian Under 19 World Cup captain Unmukut Chand - currently listed by the Melbourne Renegades - has also played a few games with the club.

The club has also swiftly moved to bolster their bowling with former BBL and Victorian quick Jayde Herrick crossing over after a brief stint with Springvale South in the DDCA. Incredibly enough, the right-arm paceman returns to the Eagles as a one-pointer having played just three matches with the Bloods.

Despite being predominantly known as a bowler at the elite level, since retiring from professional career the 36-year-old has become a prominent local cricket all-rounder.

Jayde Herrick is on the move to Endeavour Hills.

The Subbies season commences for the Eagles on Saturday 15 January, with Dilshan’s group set to take on Bayswater at home.

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Paull races to state title

By Dean Thompson Dirt track fans were treated to a wonderful night’s action at Nyora Raceway on Saturday night when a repeat Victorian champion was crowned in Compact Speedcars and a number of other classes entertained with terrific racing.

Justin Paull, from Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, retained his Compact Speedcar number-one driver status, his brother Jamie Paull won $1000 in Sports Sedans, Brett Clarke from South Gippsland won a terrific Dirt Modified showdown and Mitch Foster and Wayne Sheerman shared the spoils in a terrific Standard Saloon feature event.

Drivers in the Compact Speedcar Victorian title had travelled from the Mallee, Goulburn Valley, Bendigo, New South Wales and around Melbourne’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs to compete with Australian champion Mark Heaton amongst the field.

Heaton, a previous Victorian champion, wanted to try to add that title to his Australian, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory title list however come up against Paull at his home club track determined to make sure he held onto the title he won a season ago.

Paull won all three of his qualifying heat races whilst Heaton won two of his three with Paull’s sister Tania Hallett, winning the other heat race.

Lining up for the title race Paull, Heaton, Andrew Wiles, Matt Papa, Glen Wiles and Hallett held the top six starting positions. Paull took off quick at the start of the race leaving the field chasing, whilst Hallett was the first driver to have a race incident spinning and sending her to the rear of the field for a restart.

Andrew Wiles had a terrific night in heat racing and was sitting in third, looking calm and comfortable, when mechanical issues forced him to park his race car in the infield.

Drivers started to drop out of the race the longer it went for several reasons with Duane Cordina and Papa amongst those racers to exit. When the chequered flag was unfurled, Paull sped to the finish line ahead of Heaton, Kyle Sharpe, Hallett - who had recovered tremendously - and Glen Wiles rounding out the top five.

Justin Paull was understandably delighted

Brett Clarke from South Gippsland…winner of Dirt Modifieds at Nyora.

Victorian Compact Speedcar title winner Justin Paull shows his style at Nyora on Saturday night.

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“I want to thank all my family for their support and my sponsors who back me so well,” Paull said.

“Thanks to the Nyora Raceway volunteers and officials for hosting our event and giving us priority and a racy track. Well done to the other competitors for their results and thank you to our own club committee and supporters for their efforts with running our title event.”

Dirt Modifieds were originally slated to compete at Bairnsdale. However, rain in East Gippsland cancelled that event by Thursday and Nyora snapped up the class for their own show.

Todd Hobson from Clyde and Daryl Hickson from the Mornington Peninsula won the three heats with Hickson winning two of them and starting from pole position in the final.

Brett Clarke from row two had a sensational start to the final and as Hickson and Hobson

jockeyed for position at the front, the door opened down low, and Clarke accepted the invitation and shot through along the pole line and into the lead at turn two.

Clarke went on to win from Hobson, Hickson and Micheal Ardley.

Jamie Paull added to a great night for his family following his little brothers Compact Speedcar win with victory in the Sports Sedan ‘Grand in the Hand’ feature.

With the $1000 incentive, Paull held off Jayde Aarts who finished in second and Caleb Lincoln, Anthony Knight, and Daniel Knight.

Junior Sedan racing in the 1200cc Datsun’s and Corolla’s featured a great tussle earlier in the heats between Riley Taylor and Arthur Hutchinson with Taylor winning a heat and Hutchinson the other two.

In the final, Hutchinson went on to lead all the way to win from Riley Taylor, Bryce Leek, Xander Baxter and Ella Sheedy.

Jamie Paull made it a great night for the family by winning the Sports Sedan ‘Grand In The Hand’ feature.

Ladies Standard Saloon racing included Jaimi Barber from Wangaratta club and she proved to be too strong for the competition with victory ahead of Maddison Miles from Catani, Danielle Solly, Kate Otimi and Cece Burgess, the latter two racers being rookie drivers.

Standard Saloon drivers competed in a unique race format where there was a race in one direction with official placings up for grabs before turning the other direction, inverting the field, and racing again with placings again up for grabs.

In the first fifteen-lap segment, Mitch Foster came up trumps ahead of Rhys Lansdown, Daniel Stewart, Brad Hill, and Shane Stewart.

Foster was then shuffled back to start in tenth spot in the second segment with Lansdown in ninth and so on. Wayne Sheerman then won the second segment of the race from Hill, Matt Leek, Foster, and Warrick Howie.

Tigers great reaches magical milestone in game 300

By Nick Creely Beaconsfield Cricket Club Hall of Famer Mick McMahon has for the past two decades been a beacon of the mighty Tigers.

Since joining the club in season 2000/01, McMahon has performed with aplomb both on and off the field, typifying exactly what it means to be a true clubman - loyal, dedicated and always willing to go the extra mile in pursuit of making the club a better and more accepting place.

And this Saturday, McMahon will become just the fifth player in the club’s illustrious history to reach 300 games when he takes on Lyndale in the One-Day 2 competition.

It’s been a hell of a journey for the Tigers great, affectionately known as ‘Micky Boy’ since he walked through the Perc Allison doors.

“To play 300 games for this great Beaconsfield Cricket Club has been an absolute honour,” he told the Gazette.

“A lot of faces around the club have changed over the years but the culture has not. I have made many good friends over the journey and I am so grateful to have done so.”

Known as an all-rounder, a right-arm fast opening bowler who could move the ball off the pitch and extract plenty of bounce, McMahon was also a more than handy slip fielder and a late to middle order batsman who started out at the club in 1999/00, before taking over the club captain-coach role in 2000/01.

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Beaconsfield Hall of Famer Mick McMahon charges in for the club. 113073 donned the gloves to capture 209 dismissals.

Premierships have also been a regularity throughout McMahon’s career with nine premiership medallions (including six as captain), while individually he has won 13 grade champion medals, 23 club batting and bowling awards, and is a two-time club champion.

McMahon has represented the WGCA in Country Week and representative cricket with distinction and later as a WGCA Country Week selector.

It’s fair to say that he has played with - and against - some mighty fine cricketers.

“I have been privileged to have captained

and played alongside so many wonderfully talented cricketers over the years and will cherish those memories forever,” he said.

“Playing 300 games is certainly a special milestone and I am proud to join an elite group in the club’s history who have also achieved that.”

Off the field, McMahon served on the general committee for nine years which included a stint as president in 2020/21, vice-president in 2017/18, 2019/20 and treasurer in 2013/14 and 2014/15, was instrumental in moving from WGCA to the DDCA Turf competition in 2015/16, and has also been the club historian

for the past nine years.

He was awarded Life Membership in 2013/14 and was selected the 2000-2010 ‘Team of the Decade’, was also selected in the 1995-2020 ‘Silver Jubilee’ team, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in May 2021 as the 41st inductee.

Michael was awarded Life Membership in season 2013/14 and was easily selected in the 2000-2010 “Team of the Decade”. He was also selected in the 1995-2020 “Silver Jubilee” team and was inducted into the Beaconsfield Cricket Club Hall of Fame in May 2021.

He said it was a privilege to be involved with a club that plays a huge part in the region both on and off the field.

“The club has always been enriched with magnificent cricketers and wonderful volunteers from all walks of life who have always strived to be the best at what they can do and I guess our great display of premiership cups in our social rooms reflects that from an on field and off field perspective,” he said.

“The club has always prided itself on being a leader for others to follow.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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DDCA’s best at half way The Dandenong District Cricket Association is starting to heat up.

The competition is in full swing and as a result, Star News Group reporters NICK CREELY and TYLER LEWIS have pieced together their rolling Turf 1 Team of the Year...

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1. Leigh Booth 174 43.5 3 39.67 (Hallam KP) Booth has been an integral part of the Hawks top order and has been more than handy with the ball. The all-rounder has crunched two half centuries so far this season and is second in the competitions run tally.

2. Ryan Quirk 169 56.33 2 20.5 (Springvale South) Quirk is third in the competition for runs, behind Booth, but has been more proactive with the ball. The Bloods superstar has had a similar season to his Team of the Year opening partner, with both of them making two half centuries.

3. Jordan Cleland 121 40.33 N/A N/A (Berwick, keeper) Usually at the top of the order, but as is his versatility, he slots into the number three position. Cleland is yet to make a half-century this season, but he has made just one score below 26. He will also take the gloves for this side, after his seven dismissals in his few outings this year.

4. Kyle Hardy 181 60.33 1 32 (Narre South, captain) The Narre South captain is a key factor in the Lions success thus far this summer. Hardy’s 181 runs tops the competition so far and he will captain this side as well as bat at four after his scintillating start to the season.

5. Ashan Anthony 169 56.33 4 19.25 (St Mary’s) The St. Mary’s all-rounder has no doubt been a feature in the Wookey Medal votes thus far. As an all-rounder in a one-day season, the numbers aren’t always as flattering as they would be in a two-day season, but with an average over 50 with the willow and under 20 with the ball, Anthony is squashing that theory…

6. Blade Baxter 90 30 10 14.3 (Springvale South) The middle of this side offers plenty with both bat and ball, and Baxter is no exception. The Bloods gun is striking the ball at 83 this year in his 90 runs. His season is highlighted by a spell of 5/24 from 12 overs against the competitions reigning premiers.

7. Michael Davies 70 35 10 18.6 (Buckley Ridges) Davies has already claimed a Wookey Medal, but will undoubtedly feature in the votes in the early rounds of the season after his strong start. With the strength of this side, he is unlikely to bat in a one-day game when listed at seven.

8. Kusan Niranjana 97 24.25 11 15.27 (St Mary’s) Niranjana is one of the in-form bowlers in the competition and it warrants his selection in this side. The St.Mary’s spearhead has a brilliant average, but a just as good strike rate (22.91), if it wasn’t for the prowess of another bowler in this side, he would be being discussed a lot more.

9. Akshat Buch 47 47 7 14.29 (Springvale South) Akshat Buch is a class operator and has been nothing short of tremendous since his arrival at the Bloods. His left-arm tweakers are tight and relentless, but he is also handy with the bat. While he is in this side, Buch in twoday cricket is going to be a joy to watch.

10.Tim Phillips 9 9 9 15.22 (Narre South) A Phillips dominating in the DDCA? Never!

No surprise the Lions quick is in the talks as one of the best players in the competition, he is having a sublime year.

11.Andrew Perrin N/A N/A 12 8.83 (Berwick) N/A is listed in Perrin’s batting column and that’s because his side has bowled first regularly this year and his bowling has meant he is rarely required with the bat. Sliding into the Bears outfit from Victorian Premier Cricket club Prahran, Perrin has been – an will likely continue to be – a nightmare for batters in the DDCA. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Tim Phillips has bowled beautifully this year, he is poised well to make the Team of the Year.

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