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Fence fail anger

By Jonty Ralphsmith

Boxing on The sky is the limit for local boxer Leroy Mphela despite losing his first professional bout.

Mphela says he is grateful for the experience and has learnt valuable lessons to carry him forward in his career.

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A group of Berwick residents say they feel insecure in their own properties because the condition of their back fences have been neglected.

About 15 residents on Quarry Hills Drive whose houses back onto Wilson Botanic Park are pleading with the Casey City Council to pay for the repair or total replacement of the fence.

One resident SJ Sharlassian has initiated a petition seeking to raise awareness about the issue.

The petition has so far received 43 signatures.

Another resident Tony Pateras called the Casey City Council in September, asking them to visit the site and make a decision about the fence’s status.

He is still yet to hear back and, along with many of his neighbours, is growing frustrated with the poor maintenance.

“What we need is a thicker fence and a higher fence,” Tony said, a belief echoed by all residents contacted.

Tony’s family has just taken in an 11-week old border collie and is apprehensive about letting it roam the backyard, fearing he will either escape or be snatched.

To combat the issue, Tony has planted trees along his fence-line, but even that has not totally dismissed his feeling of uneasiness.

Zovinar Sharlassian, the mother of SJ who lives on the street, has bought wire mesh to keep her dog from escaping.

She said council offered to contribute to the cost of the fence, but residents believed the proposed fencing would be inadequate.

She has since grown frustrated by the inaction.

“We love where we live – that’s not the issue,” she said.

“We just want to feel safer and free to relax when we’re at home.”

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Captain Australia inspires

By Jamie Salter Captain Australia is showing everyone what it takes to be a superhero as he walks from Brisbane to Melbourne to raise funds for The Kids’ Cancer Project.

Simon Harvey was diagnosed with Stage 4 head and neck cancer in 2016 and told he had just six months left to live.

He underwent a gruelling physical and emotional battle to overcome his illness before having a total metabolic response to chemoradiation.

“I felt guilt and shame from the idea that I would be darkening my young children’s lives by my absence, so my own survival was about surviving for them,” Simon said.

“Cancer eats away at everything - it’s not just your health, it’s your hope and your relationships.”

Simon was told he was cancer-free two days before he began Captain Australia’s Big Walk on Boxing Day, deciding to use his new lease on life to give back.

“I got the idea that a pilgrimage would fix me,” Simon said.

“It’s proved positive that I could overcome crippling psychological side effects of a Stage 4 disease.”

So far, $130,000 has been raised to go towards cancer research.

Simon has described his journey across Australia as “boring, painful joyful, fun, surreal, and dangerous”.

“The first half of the walk was a horrible ordeal, walking in the rain, getting blisters, but that’s when I did most of my healing,” he said.

His generosity has proved infectious as locals from almost every town Simon has visited in Victoria have given him food to eat and a place to sleep for the night.

In Bunyip he was given a birthday cake to make up for a missed celebration, a group of ladies danced to welcome his arrival in Gar-

Captain Australia is walking from Brisbane to Melbourne. field and Simon was shouted a couple of beers in Nar Nar Goon.

On Wednesday 16 March, Simon dined at Castello’s Pakenham Hotel and slept at The Valley Motel.

Next on the itinerary will be Dandenong, Mount Waverley and Melbourne’s outer CBD

Captain Australia is raising money for The Kids Cancer Project.

before Captain Australia will arrive at Melbourne’s Federation Square on Saturday 19 March.

Simon said he was delighted at the thought of finishing his epic trek and reuniting with his nine, 11 and 12 year old children once again.

“I’ve learnt to live day by day so when I’m

done I want to take a bit of that back with me,” he said.

It is estimated that, on average, about 750 children aged 0-14 years old are diagnosed with cancer each year in Australia.

To donate to the cause, visit captain-australias-big-walk.raisely.com/donate

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Many speedsters nabbed

By Marcus Uhe A total of 80 drivers were caught speeding and 17 unregistered vehicles were detected across the City of Casey as part of Victoria Police’s Operation ARID over the Labour Day long weekend.

In neighbouring Cardinia Shire, seven drink drivers, 13 oral fluid tests, five disqualified drivers, four unlicensed drivers, 66 speeding drivers, four seatbelt infringements were detected.

The figures contributed to more than 7000 total offences recorded across the state during the major road safety blitz.

Operation ARID saw police ramp up enforcement following a tragic start to the year on Victoria’s roads, with rural roads and holiday hotspots a particular focus.

While pleased that the majority of road users complied over the weekend, Assistant Commissioner for road policing Glenn Weir said that it was “completely unacceptable” that so many motorists continue to take risks on the road.

“Our increased focus on road safety across March has only begun and the community

An allegedly suspended driver’s car impounded in Hampton Park on the night of Sunday 13 March.

272612 Picture: SUPPLIED should be assured they’ll continue to see police out enforcing during this high-risk period,” Mr Weir said.

“We plead with all road users to make good choices. One bad decision is all it takes to cause a tragedy.”

Forty per cent of offences detected during the operation related to speed, while there were also 515 motorists detected for alcohol and drug offences from 95,174 tests.

Automatic numberplate recognition technology helped police detect 1122 unauthorised drivers who were either unlicensed, disqualified/suspended or driving an unregistered vehicle.

The total 7193 offences detected during Operation ARID also included 299 disobey signs/ signals infringements, 239 mobile phone offences and 150 seatbelt offences, while 119 vehicles were impounded.

Fence fail drives community petition From page 1 Security is a major issue as birds take parts of the brushwood fencing for their nests and it has naturally deteriorated across the years.

Another resident Gail Hume said there was room for people to do wrong things.

“There’s a lot of trees out the back as in hiding places and the fence is so low, it wouldn’t take much for someone to jump in.”

Residents no longer feel safe storing their property in the backyard, believing it may be stolen.

They say they feel like they have to be on alert, and are constantly under the impression they are being watched.

Noise, fire risk and privacy were among the other issues raised.

Tony said it was the increased usage of the park that prompted him to contact the council.

“If the council wants to keep it as brushwood fencing, they really need to come to the table and make a decision one way or another, otherwise each one of us can go and put whatever fence we want and it would look absolutely shocking because the fences would not be uniform,” he said.

The fence was established more than 30 years ago and residents said it had received inadequate maintenance and inspection since, a claim the council has refuted.

“The fence in question, along the perimeter of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick, has been routinely maintained and repaired since it was erected about 30 years ago,” manager of city presentation David Richardson said.

“Council staff have been in regular contact with a resident about the fence.

“While there are some sections of the fence

In Casey, 11 disqualified drivers were detected, 10 motorists were caught drink-driving, and three were caught using their mobile phone while behind the wheel.

Among the offenders was a 44-year-old travelling on the wrong side of Pound Road in Hampton Park on Sunday night, 13 March in heavy rain.

The driver, who “appeared highly drugaffected” according to police, almost collided with a vehicle from the Endeavour Hills Police Station and enquiries revealed the vehicle had been impounded just two months prior.

Their car was seized for a second time and the driver will be summonsed to attend court at a later date Five people have been killed on Victoria’s roads this month, bringing the total number of lives lost this year to 55, more than seven at the same time last year (48).

Operation ARID ran from 12:01am on Friday 11 March and concluded at 23:59pm on Monday 14 March.

Victoria Police will continue its increased road safety focus across March, which is the highest-risk month for road trauma.

Roberts trial jury discharged

By Karen Sweeney, AAP

One of the residents’ fences looking derelict. 270360 that need repairing, affecting up to five adjoining properties, the majority of the fence is still in good condition.

“On inspection, officers found no correlation between the deterioration of some parts of the fence and the alleged impacts on safety and noise, and calls for a higher fence, that have been raised by the resident.

The sections of the fence that the council deem as being in need of replacement would be fully council-funded, at a cost of about $60,000 – included in council’s capital works budget.

“Once approved, the works would be done in consultation with affected residents.”

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Poor fences concern Berwick residents.

A trial for accused double police killer Jason Roberts has derailed before prosecutors even finished opening their case.

Roberts, 41, is accused of murdering Victoria Police officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in August 1998.

The officers were staking out a series of armed robberies across Melbourne’s south and eastern suburbs when they were shot and killed.

Roberts, of Cranbourne, pleaded guilty to 10 charges of armed robbery and not guilty to two charges of murder.

A trial before Justice Stephen Kaye opened in Victoria’s Supreme Court on Tuesday before a jury of 15.

But the entire jury was discharged on Thursday after two jurors suffered “health-related issues”.

Dismissing just the two jurors would have left only 13 for the remainder of the trial, due to last four months, leaving little room for other jurors who might become unwell to be discharged.

“I have absolutely no option but to do that,” Justice Kaye said of the decision.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Pearcedale author Sarah Bacaller

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I have European Jewish, German, Indian and Great British heritage, with a whole lot more thrown into that mix (according to recent DNA analysis).

What are you most passionate about?

Everyone being heard, with space to explore.

What do you love about what you do?

Writing is written into me. It’s how I know who and what I am.

What is your experience in the industry?

As well as my fiction writing, I’m currently working on a PhD in philosophy through Western Sydney Uni. In academia, I’ve written book reviews, translations, critical articles and have gotten to know the publishing process. I also work with words through my work in the audiobook industry. I’m co-director of Voices of Today, an Australian audiobook production company.

Who is the best person you’ve worked with?

Ha, I’ve worked with many lovely people. I have to list a few: 1. My husband Andrew (teacher at Nepean School); he listens to my ideas and is always (hilariously) encouraging.

2. Stephen, the mentor and academic who first suggested I do a PhD; he is profoundly insightful and has always believed in me.

3. My current PhD supervisor, Paolo Diego Bubbio; we have a great working dynamic.

4. Denis Daly, who started Voices of Today — he gave me the chance to be business partners and I’m very grateful.

There are so many more I could mention.

I’ve worked with some lovely Australian authors over the last few years, who have been an absolute delight and a credit to the industry.

What would your last meal be?

Food always tastes best after hard work. So, something satisfying after hard work.

Pearcedale author Sarah Bacaller. 270236 What is your most memorable moment?

Giving birth to my daughters.

What was your favourite subject in school?

Pretty keen on everything! In VCE, I did maths, art, psychology, English, and more maths … plus a certificate in theology.

What are you currently listening to, watching or reading?

Just finished listening to: Black and Blue by Veronica Gorrie Currently reading: Singing Saltwater Country by John Bradley; Atomic Thunder by Elizabeth Tynan; Living for Shalom by Jeanette Woods Watching: Lego Masters with my kids. That Hamish! What a joker.

How would you describe your fashion sense?

Ha! Ignorant. My gardening clothes are my relief and my true self (I work two days as a gardener). My kids advise me on other occasions.

Where is your dream holiday destination?

Anywhere I can run barefoot, splash in water,

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THREE … facts about Batman

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Batman made his introduction to the world in 1939 in Detective Comics #27. The Caped Crusader made his television debut in 1943. The TV show simply named “Batman” ran for 120 episodes and stopped in 1968.

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Kevin Conroy has played Batman for over 25 years starring in 10 video games, 13 animated movies and 13 animated movies including eight TV series.

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The University of Victoria in Canada offers a course on whether it’s possible for the human body to tolerate what Batman manages to withstand.

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What were you like as a kid?

Bookworm, tomboy, tree-climber, sensitive, insecure, curious, anxious, inquisitive.

What is your favourite colour and why?

Blue and green: ocean, hills and sky.

Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert?

Gregarious introvert who loves collaboration.

What was your first job?

Pharmacy Assistant at Hildebrand’s Pharmacy (used to be on Towerhill road, Frankston).

Work experience was at the Frankston Standard newspaper.

What are the three most used apps on your phone?

Gmail, Borrowbox, Dictionary.

What’s one question that you have always wanted answered?

Am I OK?

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions and stations closed Cranbourne and Pakenham lines

8.30pm to last train, 22 to 24 Mar

Caulfield to Westall

8.15pm to last train, 20 to 21 Mar

Caulfield to Dandenong and Pakenham

8.30pm to last train, 27 to 31 Mar Pakenham Line

Until 21 Mar

Dandenong to Pakenham

Until 1 May

Hallam Station closed

Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps In Mar

Lanes and ramps closed between Warrigal Road and EastLink

At night in Mar

Closed between Warrigal Road and EastLink

Princes Freeway

Some nights in Mar

Closed between Princes Highway and Cardinia Road

Peninsula Link, Carrum Downs

At night, 20 to 21 Mar Closed at Lathams Road

Hallam Road, Hallam

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Until 4 Apr

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Horses take their turn The annual Labour Day Berwick open horse show event has been held again on the beautiful grounds of Akoonah Park.

The weather certainly contributed to a beautiful day and although exhibitor numbers were less than previous years, the standard of horses was equally magnificent.

Berwick Show Society is grateful for the support of sponsors, Jack Rae and N King, Alex Scott and staff and Airepaire Air Conditioning Services who generously gave cash prizes for supreme winners. The Berwick Show horse committee looks forward to the return of the full horse program in 2023.

2022 Supreme Berwick Show Pony – Kara Woolcock on Malibu Park Top Star. Judges Frank Thomson, left, Lisa Dainty, Rachelle O’Connor and N O’Connor.

Supreme Berwick Show Hack – Riley Marin on Royalty pictured with judges Lisa Dainty, Rachelle O’Connor, N. O’Connor and Frank Thomson. 272494

Supreme Berwick Show Hack – Riley Marin on Royalty pictured with Sponsor Brad Wiseman of Airepaire Air Conditioning Service.

2022 Supreme Berwick Show Galloway - Daizi Plumb with DP Santa, Tom Gibson of Alex Scott and staff presenting the garland and cash prize.

KOO WEE RUP SECONDARY COLLEGE OPEN NIGHT We invite Grade 5 & 6 Students and Parents to our Open Night March 23rd from 5pm - 6pm, or alternatively please contact the College to book an on-site tour. For further information, please contact Mr Todd Slater (Assistant Principal) or Ms Lauren Harvey (Year 7 Learning Community Leader.)

Our school aims to provide a quality education for all students:

Learn more information about:

• Friendly, caring environment • Supportive Learning Communities complemented by a strong House system.

• SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) Program for gifted students.

• Extensive Sports, Music, Creative and Performing Arts programs • State of the Art Year Level Learning Centres.

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program.

• Transition from Grade 6 to Year 7.

• Our Learning Communities and facilities.

• SEAL Program application process.

• School Bus Transport.

• Inclusive Education Program.

• Extra-curricular programs provided by the school, including the instrumental Music Program.

• Hear from our students about their school experiences.

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Lake Side Sounds is on again in April Lake Side Sounds is back in 2022 with a huge line-up and new location, set to rock Pakenham on Sunday 3 April from noon to 6pm.

Join fellow music lovers outdoors at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Lakeside Pakenham for a day of music, food and good vibes, presented by Cardinia Shire Council and Cardinia Cultural Centre.

Headlining this year is ARIA award winning artist Josh Pyke.

With a new album due for release on 18 March, be one of the first to hear his new music live.

Joining the line-up is local musician Bec Sykes and the participants in this year’s Cardinia Shire Music Residencies Program, Brodie O’Halloran (Magdalia), Olivia Mae and Matt McMahon.

Each artist has undertaken a tailored program delivered by industry professionals Liz Drummond and Jarred Young to enhance their individual artistic abilities.

This opportunity for the three musicians to perform at Lake Side Sounds is to celebrate their learnings from the residencies.

Mikey Cahill (known as DJ Joey Lightbulb) will MC the event and bringing the vibe with music between sets.

Lake Side Sounds will also feature a range of other attractions including food trucks, children’s entertainment, belly dancing, and a whole lot more.

Tickets are on sale now via the Cardinia Cultural Centre website at cardinia.vic.gov.au/ccc.

For more information about the event, visit Cardinia Cultural Centre’s website at cardinia. vic.gov.au/ccc or call Cardinia Cultural Centre on 1300 887 624.

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To the beautiful weather over the long weekend.

To the start of the 2022 AFL season!

To the lack of fruit in hot cross buns!

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To obnoxiously loud ringtones.

To jalapeno and cheese hot cross

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buns from Coles.

To Harmony Day and celebrating

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multiculturalism.

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To local markets returning. It’s nice to see people out and about again.

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To sick leave pay for casual workers.

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Members of participating libraries around Australia can soon tune in to monthly online events hosted by best-selling authors Maya Linnell and Ben Hobson.

Casey Cardinia Libraries will be the first of a suite of libraries to collaborate with the authors for the online events, Library Lovers with Maya Linnell and Ben’s Book Club.

Each online event features a series of guests, including an author, a lifestyle expert and a local librarian, with attendees offered the opportunity to ask questions, interact with guests, and enjoy light-hearted conversation about books, gardening and cooking.

The first event of Library Lovers with Maya Linnell took place on Wednesday 16 March at 7pm.

It featured a packed line-up of guests including Gardening Australia editor Jenny Baldwin, cookbook guru Sophie Hansen and Casey Cardinia Library’s own Janine Kimberley.

Ms Kimberley, who has been a librarian for Casey Cardinia Libraries for 13 years, is known for her work championing Australian authors.

“When my debut book was about to come out, Janine was one of the first librarians to pick up a copy of my book and promote it,” Ms Linnell said.

“For her to reach out and say ‘I’ve picked up an advanced copy of your book and I love it and I’m going to tell everyone about it’ was just amazing.”

Ms Linnell is the author of four rural fiction books, with her latest novel Paperbark Hill hit-

Thumbs Up! To the number of Western Australian plates on Victorian roads. Good to feel like one again.

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Casey Cardinia Librarian Janine Kimberley (right) is the first of a range of librarians to participate in the online events. ting shelves on 31 May. Ms Kimberley, who said it is her “mission to get everyone to read Australian authors”, said the online events were a great way to “bring libraries into people’s homes”.

“I’m hoping people will become more aware of what is available online, because they’re often not even aware they can get access to magazines and books virtually,” she said.

“The fact we can take libraries with us nowadays is sensational.”

The online events have been launched as an initiative of library platform Overdrive, whose Libby reading app features digital books and magazines which can be accessed and borrowed free of charge.

To register for the event, head to bit. ly/3MLTDNo

Two Cranbourne residents spoke to Neil Mitchell on 3AW radio last week concerned about the alleged use of drones for dangerous activity in Cranbourne.

Our readers had their say on Facebook: Barny Rubble: Surely it has to be a targeted act. Wouldn’t think drone pilots do this as a random act. And yes I have a drone before all the Karens start!

A number of sections of footpaths around the Officer Town Centre development are yet to be completed, frustrating local residents and business owners.

Here’s what our Facebook readers thought of the project: Phill Thompson: Considering this was going to be finished in December, then late January it’s disgusting they saying April now.

Miriam Cormack: Council needs to ensure the infrastructure is built/paid for before the development begins. And invest funds where needed and charge future developers for it. Officer residents have been living in a half-built suburb for 15 years and it’s likely to remain that way with the sealing of major roads including Tivendale and Bayview waiting for developers.

Andrew Cook: This is what happens when big developers want to do a big major project and walk away. They could have gone under.

Bradley Venville: There hasn’t been a safe pedestrian crossing/footpath at the Racecourse Road level crossing in the 20 years I’ve lived there....

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Bra uplift for women

By Eleanor Wilson Narre Warren Charity BK 2 Basics is hoping to lift some weight off women’s shoulders with their ‘boobie blitz’ bra donation service.

The not-for-profit is calling for donations of new or near-new bras of all sizes.

“Working with thousands of women, you hear stories that some women are wearing the same maternity bras years later, or they can’t wear bras because they can’t afford it,” said BK 2 Basics founder Kelly Warren.

“As women we often put everyone else before us, but no woman should have to go without a bra”.

Kelly is using the charity’s Facebook page as a call-out platform for the blitz, with businesses and individuals across Melbourne offering to collect and wash bras ahead of the event.

Hampton Park resident Monica Soll is one community member who has offered her address as a drop-off point for the boobie blitz.

“I remember when I was in grade six and I was quite developed … it was my grade six teacher who went and bought my bras for me, because my mum wasn’t in the position to do so,” she said.

“If I can help in a small way by helping to be a drop-off point, washing some boobie holders, I’ll do what I can do because this cause touches me in many ways without me even realising.”

Other donation locations include Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Lilydale, Bayswater, Frankston, Carrum Downs, Berwick, Officer, Croydon, Bonbeach/Chelsea and Kooweerup.

The organisation, which also holds a number of other charitable initiatives including a community pantry, already has three to four pallets of bras ready for the blitz.

But Kelly wants the initiative to cater to every bra size.

“When you get a correctly fitting bra, you feel empowered, you’ve got more confidence and you feel like superwoman, and that’s what I want women to feel,” she said.

“I really want to wait until we get more sizing, especially the bigger sizes because we receive less of them.”

Kelly is also on the hunt for an appropriate venue to host the blitz.

“We’re still looking for the right venue. We want to make it fairly central as a lot of women only have access to public transport,” she said.

“We’ll have coffee, tea, maybe some muffins. A lot of professional bra fitters have offered their time for the event.“ “I just want to create an environment where women feel comfortable.”

To keep up to date with the BK 2 Basics Boobie Blitz, head to their Facebook page at facebook.com/BK-2-Basics-Melbourne-1367565603298891

Longstanding BK 2 Basics volunteer Lisa tries a donated bra on for size. Picture: KELLY WARREN

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Thought-provoking show Running until Sunday 24 April, Bunjil Place Gallery is home to the thought-provoking art exhibition One foot on the ground, one foot in the water.

Already in its second month at the gallery, the exhibition showcases over 20 artworks from 11 contemporary artists including Catherine Bell, Timothy Cook, French & Mottershead, Mabel Juli, Richard Lewer, Sara Morawetz, Michael Needham, Nell, Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri, Nawurapu Wunu?murra.

The collection of paintings, sculptures, installations and sound works centres on the subject of our own mortality and draws on experiences of grief, transience and remembrance.

“The immediacy of loss is one of the most difficult experiences to articulate in words,” said exhibition curator Travis Curtin.

“One foot on the ground, one foot in the water tests what an art exhibition can do to express the complexities and mysteries of the emotional experiences surrounding death and loss that reverberate through time.”

The exhibition features paintings in charcoal and earth pigments, ceramic, glass, tatami mats made of igusa (woven soft rush straw grown in marsh areas) and sculptural works made from wood, plaster, oxidised steel and cast iron.

One foot on the ground, one foot in the water is a LaTrobe Art Institute exhibition.

One foot on the ground, one foot in the water explores themes of grief and mortality.

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Harvest worker incentives

AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC PLAN

By Jamie Salter Those who have dreamt of leaving their life behind to travel around Victoria now have a chance to get paid to do harvest work.

The Australian Government has recently announced the extension of the AgMove initiative, allowing people who relocate to take up agricultural work access to a financial reimbursement for travel and accommodation costs.

The AgMove incentive has been extended until June 30 and is available to Australian citizens and temporary visa holders with a right to work in Australia.

MADEC Harvest Office manager Tyrell Gilligan said the program appeals to those seeking horticultural or agricultural based work.

“MADEC will make sure they’re willing and able workers keen to achieve harvest work and then connect them to an employer,” Ms Gilligan said.

“AgMove relocation assistance can be for people looking for about six months worth of work and the benefits are that you’re keeping physically fit and forming new friendships.”

Since May 2021, more than 7000 AgMove agreements have been negotiated for people to move to regional Australia for short-term agricultural work.

Those who relocate for a harvest job could receive up to $6000 in reimbursement for travel expenses, PPE and also accommodation.

To receive the payment, people need to relocate 90 minutes away from their current residence.

This means Pakenham residents could move to Shepparton or vise versa.

“It has really encouraged those in the metropolitan areas to hop out into a regional area and have a go at picking, packing, and pruning,” Ms Gilligan said.

There are four sites for MADEC Harvest Trail services in Victoria including Sunraysia, Mid-Murray, Goulburn Valley and Gippsland.

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New appeal in cold case Homicide Squad detectives appealing for information in relation to the 1993 murder of Emanuel Georgios Sapountzakis in Endeavour Hills as we pass the 29th anniversary of his death.

Mr Sapountzakis’ body was located in scrubland by a passer-by about 8.30am on 2 March 1993 in an area off Greenbank Drive commonly known as the ‘Police Paddocks’.

The 26-year-old had been shot a number of times, resulting in fatal head injuries.

At the time of his death, Mr Sapountzakis had been working as a taxi driver.

About 3.30pm on 1 March, he attended his employer’s property in Wantirna to collect his blue Ford Falcon EA taxi for his shift.

Mr Sapountzakis received a number of jobs during this shift and continued to maintain contact with the black cabs’ communication depot.

About 2.03am he accepted a courier fare from Boronia to Dandenong and the in-car system indicated that the dispatch was completed at 3.29am.

This was the last confirmed contact with Mr Sapountzakis.

At 7.28am a message was despatched via the black cabs query channel to contact the communications channel if Mr Sapountzakis’ car was sighted.

Around the time of this alert a witness located the cab on the Mountain Highway in Bayswater, outside the factory of Vulcan Australia.

The vehicle was locked, both amber roof lights were illuminated and the metre was still operating, indicating a fare of $127.80.

Some of Mr Sapountzakis’ personal belongings were inside the cab however there was no sign of him.

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At the time of his death, Mr Sapountzakis had been living in Clayton with his wife and two-year-old daughter.

He was also studying chemical engineering at Monash University while working six days a week as a taxi driver.

His family had migrated to Australia from Brazil in1971.

Despite a significant investigation over the past three decades, detectives have been unable to establish who is responsible for Mr Sapountzakis’ death.

Of particular interest is that the victim, on several occasions, was in possession of large sums of U.S. currency, a claim that has been supported by multiple witnesses who saw Mr Sapountzakis carrying the money in his pocket and wallet.

Homicide Squad detectives are keen to speak to anyone who sighted Mr Sapountzakis and his vehicle around the Police Paddocks on the night of his death to come forward.

Investigators would also like to speak to anyone else who has knowledge of who was responsible for Mr Sapountzakis’ death and why.

Police are hopeful that someone will be able to provide information which may lead to further avenues of enquiry for the investigation.

Police have also released a photo of Mr Sapountzakis and his vehicle as part of this appeal.

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Parklea sponsors show It’s show time in Pakenham and major sponsor Parklea couldn’t be more delighted to once again be involved.

“The Parklea Pakenham Show is one of the region’s premier family events and I know everyone is keen to enjoy the entertainment on offer after Covid left organisers no option but to cancel 2020 and a restricted show in 2021,” said Parklea marketing and sales manager Jarod Mills.

“What is so great about the Parklea Pakenham Show is that entry is free and a lot of the entertainment is also free, which makes it really affordable for families.

“This year Parklea is again proud to be sponsoring the live Australian reptile show which is definitely a show highlight.

“Josh Cox and his collection of scaly friends are always a hit with kids and adults alike so I encourage all families to stop by and say hello.“ Reptile Encounters director Josh Cox said families would have the opportunity to get up close to some weird and wonderful Australian reptiles.

“It’s a great opportunity to interact with spiny-leaf stick insects, geckos, frogs, turtles, bob-tail lizards, monitor lizards, dragon lizards, rain forest dragons and pythons,” Mr Cox said.

As well as reptiles, Mr Cox and his team will have mammals and birds on display and present interactive educational shows throughout the day.

“We bring out a handful of animals and talk about fun quirky facts to do with each one. Depending on how big the audience is, we try to make it as interactive as possible,” he said.

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Parklea Pakenham Show president Geoff Young and Parklea major sponsor Jarod Mills. 271507 likely to encounter reptiles or native animals.

We are all about reconnecting people with nature.”

Mr Mills said the 2022 show was a chance for families to not only reconnect with nature, but also reconnect with the Cardinia community after a tough 2020 and 2021.

He said the Pakenham Show aligned with Parklea’s ethos of building sustainable communities.

“We value the importance and tradition of the Parklea Pakenham Show. At Parklea we love that the show really does bring the country to the town and gives this growing community an

opportunity to come together and enjoy a free day out.

“The Parklea team would love to see as many people at PB Ronald Reserve on 19 March. You won’t be disappointed.”

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Water safety message Police and Life Saving Victoria converged on Lysterfield Lake as drones flew overhead on Monday 14 March - but there was no emergency.

Instead, the officials had joined forces to share important water safety messages in the wake of 17 deaths by drowning in Victoria over the summer.

Four people have drowned at Lysterfield Lake since 2007.

The lake appears calm on the surface but currents and submerged objects below the surface make the lake a potentially hazardous place to swim.

Life Saving Victoria showcased the capabilities of their drones for monitoring activity on the water, identifying hazards and undertaking land surveying.

The safety advice from Life Saving Victoria includes swimming with a friend, actively supervising children and swimming at patrolled beach locations during patrolled times.

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Berwick’s Anna continues efforts City of Casey is changing rubbish collection night for select suburbs from Monday 21 March. 255946

By Eleanor Wilson Berwick local Anna, who featured in last week’s edition of the Berwick Star News for her fundraising efforts amid the Ukraine crisis, is continuing her work to raise money for her friends living in the nation’s capital Kyiv.

Anna - who comes from St Petersburg, Russia, was compelled to begin fundraising after her friends Victoriia and Andrey Plugin were forced to seek refuge in a property with an underground cellar amid rising military action from the Kremlin.

Anna said the couple were “exhausted, especially mentally“, recently risking their safety to make a six-hour car journey to collect Andrey’s elderly mother from her home, just 30 kilometres away.

Victoriia and Andrey’s daughter Tina and her three-year old son Max are settling down in Poland, with Max enrolling in the local kindergarten and Tina commencing work in a dog shelter.

Anna is still in talks with local community groups to organise larger fundraising events, but her GoFundMe page, which she was in the process of setting up in last week’s story, is now live online.

It has raised $1250 in its first 48 hours, which Anna plans to send to Victoriia and Andrey later this week.

“From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank everyone who donated, it really shows how kind and thoughtful people here in Australia are,“ she said. “I’m so proud of the nation that I belong to now.“ If you would like to donate to Anna’s appeal, head to gofund.me/2b264579

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Victoriia and Andrey Plugin are “exhausted” as a result of the Ukraine war.

Cranbourne North, Clyde North, Berwick, Botanic Ridge and Narre Warren residents will have their bin schedule changed from Monday 21 March.

The new schedule will be released on the same day.

The City of Casey said that the changes were necessary to manage the City’s growth and to ensure the Council’s services meet the community’s needs.

“These changes will not affect the frequency of your bin collection,” a Council spokesperson said.

“Your waste bin will still be collected every week, and your recycling and garden and food waste bin, will still be collected fortnightly.

“Residents whose bin schedule will change were also sent a letter earlier this month advising them of the changes.

“If you did not receive a letter you can contact Waste Management on 9705 5200 or email caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au” The new bin schedule will also be available on the Council’s website from Monday 21 March, at casey.vic.gov.au/find-your-bincollection-day.

Western Port Highway is now closed for upgrades The Western Port Highway isclosed to traffic until 5am Monday 4 April as crews prepare to replace the roundabouts with traffic lights at the Cranbourne-Frankston Road and Ballarto Road intersections.

Crews will work 24/7 to install temporary lighting and safety barriers, remove the existing road surface, relocate underground services, excavate to make way for additional lanes, and complete temporary asphalt and line marking.

During works, the Western Port Highway will be closed to through traffic between Hall Road and North Road.

Cranbourne-Frankston will be closed between Pearcedale Road and Potts Road/Centre Road, while Ballarto Road will be closed between Encore Boulevard and Potts Road.

There will be limited local access available for residents and route 791 buses along Cran-

The Western Port Highway is closed until Monday April 4. 225421 bourne-Frankston Road, under the direction of traffic controllers.

Significant detours will be in place for

heavy vehicles and through-traffic during the closure of this important freight link, via the South Gippsland Highway, Baxter-

Tooradin Road, Peninsula Link, FrankstonDandenong Road, as well as Thompson and Thompsons roads.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and to allow up to 30 minutes extra for their journey during peak times.

Following these works, reduced speed limits will be in place with smaller, temporary roundabouts installed, allowing crews to continue with upgrade works.

The Western Port Highway Upgrade, which will replace the roundabouts at Ballarto Road and Cranbourne-Frankston with traffic lights, is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

For more information about detours go to bigbuild.vic.gov.au.

Real-time traffic conditions are available at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app.

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Gold for little athletes

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Berwick Little Athletics Club won eight gold, nine silver and four bronze at the state championships.

Picture: SUPPLIED ally hard so it was great reward for them,” Woolfe said.

Along with Theo and Ariela, the following athletes from Berwick all won gold medals in their events: Indigo MarshallMoodie U9G 700 metre walk, Yenuka Perera U12B Gold in the 80 metre hurdles, Brayden Attwood U16B in the 300 metre hurdles, Ferdinand Yermias U16B 40 metres.

The Berwick Centre Championships will be held on Saturday 19 March enabling children of all levels at the club to compete after a significantly hindered two years of competition due to the pandemic.

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The Berwick Little Athletics Club accumulated eight gold, nine silver and four bronze at the State Junior Track and Field Championships at Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne.

The event took place on the weekend of 12 and 13 March and 85 athletes from the club attended.

Steve Woolfe, competition manager at Berwick Little Athletics Club, encouraged the kids to have fun and enjoy the occasion.

“It’s the pinnacle of the track and field season,” he said.

“To make it to states is just an awesome achievement in itsef regardless of where you place.

“Out of the 15,000 odd members across the state, there are only a certain few that can get to the state championships so it’s an awesome effort and they should all be proud of themselves.”

Theo Eliadis won gold in the U13B Discus and Shot Put and Ariela Sprague won gold in the U13G 100m and 200m.

The pair will represent the state at the U13 national championships in late April.

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The selection panel will also consider geographic representation from across the City of Casey, a range of cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders and ages and the diversity of personal and life experiences.

Those who take part will learn about leadership, communication, community capacity, government and leading change.

At the end of the program, graduates will have the opportunity to participate in network opportunities where they can gain practical experience in community and council projects.

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Casey residents aged 18 years and over that can commit to attending workshops, have an interest in developing leadership, are motivated to participate and engage in community life and who have a desire to use skills to make a difference in the community are encouraged to apply.

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Sewer scheme underway

By Jonty Ralphsmith

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Community meeting The Berwick Neighbourhood Centre is hosting their annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 30 March from 10am at the Timbarra Community Centre in Berwick.

The event will offer the organisation with the opportunity to reconnect and review the needs of the community and create a vibrant, safe and welcoming space.

Manager Kim Peterson emphasised the significance of developing relationships on the back of the pandemic.

“It is really important to re-establish connections and make the centre a vibrant, humming place that easily accessible and can be a home away from home,” Ms Peterson said.

“We want to get a feel for the community and what they really want.”

Community members in attendance will have the chance to voice their concerns or be part of the future vision.

“We want the neighbourhood centre to be a welcoming place to meet people and explore ideas and feel good – if you have a question, concern or interest, we can follow up for you,” Ms Peterson said Among the events coming up at the Berwick Neighbourhood Centre are a book swap group, cup of tea and garden group. For more information, visit their Facebook page or give them a call on 9796 1970.

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Light refreshments will be served.

South East Water Victoria started works on the Guys Hill Pressure Sewer Scheme on Thursday 17 March.

About 1200 metres of sewer pipeline will be installed on nature strips in the small suburb located between Berwick and Beaconsfield Upper.

The project is to install new sewer pipes expanding sewerage network to the Guys Hill area via a pressure sewer system and stop the use of existing onsite septic tanks in blocks under 0.4 hectares.

Properties over 0.4 hectares do not qualify but can still connect if the property fronts the new sewer main.

The scheme will be provided to about 18 properties with the volume of waste water generated onsite a major factor to help determine eligibility.

Property owners are not required to connect, however, the council may place restrictions on property owners who cannot effectively manage wastewater on-site.

In conjunction with their contractor, Comdain, South East Water will seek to keep impacts to a minimum with no planned water disruptions and no long term visual changes.

During the works, expected to wrap up in late April, there will be increased truck movements on local roads, traffic impacts such as reduced speed limits and noise from heavy machinery.

Construction will generally take place from 7am-6pm, weather permitting.

Septic tanks require ongoing maintenance to keep them safe to prevent dangerous chemicals and bacteria from seeping into groundwater, an issue solved by installing a pressure sewer. An environmental management plan has been prepared and areas of environmental sensitivity have been avoided.

Properties can connect from April and installation takes a few hours and can be done by a licensed plumbers.

For a precise quote, contact the connections team on 1800 720 613.

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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 Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said.

“They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.”

Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.

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

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

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

Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.”

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

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By Jonty Ralphsmith All that Narre Warren Girls’ Brigade Leader Cheree Hemmings wanted to do as a kid was to become a chef.

Growing up, she had been part of the brigade and her parents had always empowered her to follow her passions and aspirations.

When she finished year 12 in the early 1990s, cooking was her first port of call.

Yet when she arrived, she was told to find another industry because she was a “female wanting to do a male’s job”.

“I was deflated,” she said.

“I was totally shocked because that’s not how I had grown up, it was never about restricting girls.”

After feeling forced to seek a different career, Cheree got involved in childcare. She was also involved in the Girls’ Brigade in the early 1990s and has noticed the progress in society.

When she was younger, society was lagging behind the empowerment provided by the brigade.

Now involved in the Girls’ Brigade again as her daughter comes through the program, she believes the current generation is better

equipped to go after their dreams.

“There’s no limit for the girls. Do what you want to do, be what you want to be and Girls’ Brigade is here to help you build up those skills, particularly leadership,” she said.

The girls are currently learning about healthy lifestyles including maintaining good hygiene practices, improving fitness levels, and having respect for body and image.

Girls’ Brigade is an international organisation established in 1893 and is underpinned by Christian values, giving girls the opportunity to connect with others who share a common belief system.

Girls Brigade tackles the environment

By Jonty Ralphsmith The Narre Warren Girls Brigade had the environment front of mind at their meeting on Thursday 10 March, holding a clean up event at their weekly meeting.

Everyone in attendance was passionate to pick up as much waste as possible, to keep the area around Narre Warren North Road and Fox Road tidy.

Captain Cheree Hemmings emphasised the significance of Clean Up Australia Day, held on 6 March, to the team, and also tied the event in with International Women’s Day, marked on Tuesday 8 March.

“We talked about how important the environment is and how we can be good stewards to the earth,” Ms Hemmings said.

“We really want to allow the girls to grow into leaders and be intelligent and confident young women.”

The girls cleaned for almost an hour, gathering recycling and waste.

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By Jonty Ralphsmith Kilberry Valley Primary School in Hampton Park will take part in Harmony Day, a chance for students to celebrate their individual cultures.

The students have been asked to dress up in orange to mark the occasion on Monday 21 March.

The school is home to a Sri Lankan, Indian, Afghani, Pakistani, New Zealander and Indigenous population and classroom teacher Rochelle Draai has been impressed by the acceptance of differences at the school.

“We will have activities to celebrate the students’ different backgrounds, religions and interests, reinforcing that we are all one and embracing that we are all different but can get along,” Ms Draai said.

Each class will take part in at least one activity throughout the day to demonstrate that different cultures can amalgamate peacefully.

Harmony Day kicks off Harmony week which celebrates Australia’s multiculturalism and integration of migrants into society.

On 21 March, the United Nations marks international day for the elimination of racial discrimination.

More than 80,000 Harmony Week events have been held across Australia since 1999.

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Ever wanted to grow your own moss plant, carve your own wood art piece, or try a ‘paint and sip’ workshop? The team at Eagle Outdoors is holding a fundraising afternoon to raise funds for Walk A While Foundation at Eagle Outdoors Factory Showroom, Pakenham - supporting Indigenous communities in central Australia.

The $80 tickets include four craft workshop options, light refreshments and a donation to Walk A While.

Date: Sunday 20 March 1.30-5pm. To book, head to eventbrite.com.au/e/craft-afternoonsilent-auction-raising-funds-for-walk-a-whilefoundation-tickets-264936039827

Games Club People of all ages are being encouraged by Casey City Council to get down to Cranbourne West Community Centre and play different board games.

The Games Club takes place every Friday until 2 April from 1-3pm.

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Line Dancing

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The Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club encourages you to come along for a fun morning of line dancing from 9.30am – noon each Monday at the Senior Citizens Hall – 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Call 0432 107 590 for more information.

Lakeside Market Pakenham The market will take place in front of the Cardinia Cultural Centre with a selection of gourmet food and drink trucks, live music and local makers stalls including: fashion, homewares, art, pet products, baked goods, plants and more.

The market is held on the third Sunday of every month. This month, it will be held on Sunday 20 March from 10am-2pm.

Body weight fitness and art therapy are among the sessions that Cook4Cald will hold.

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Cook4Cald Summer Program Cook4Cald has an event across the next three weeks on Sunday from 11am at Hallam Recreation Reserve. On 20 March, there will be a body weight fitness session, on 27 March

Bunyip Agricultural Show The annual show will this year take place on Sunday 27 March from 9am-3pm. There will be pony rides, sheepdog events, show horses and a petting zoo. The show will also feature a land management expo for the first time, containing short talks and information stalls about dung beetles, feral animal management, horse property management and more. This will be presented by the West Gippsland Progress Association and Cardinia Shire Council.

Ticket prices: $10 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors and $20 for a family of two adults and two children. All profits are returned to community groups.

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Pearcedale Market Saturday 19 March 9am-12.30pm. Pearcedale Market supports local produce and local artisans.

All the usual stalls will be there but at a new location: Pearcedale Hall on the corner of Queens Road and Pearcedale Road.

Tooradin Craft Bazaar The bazaar will take place at Tooradin Public Hall, Station Road, Tooradin. Admission is free and on offer will be patchwork quilts, crafts, homewares, gifts and more.

Date: Saturday 26 March from 9am-3pm.

For more information contact Dale Bell: dalebell1948@gmail.com

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The Narre Warren Bowls Club is holding an official opening for the new roof that was built over the course of 2021. There will be music, light food and refreshments and an opening ceremony to mark the event.

Date: Friday 18 March from 11am. Location: 1 Magid Drive, Narre Warren.

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Old Gippstown Twilight Market Everyone is invited to join the fun on Saturday 26 March from 4-9pm.

It is a non-profit heritage park dedicated to preserving and displaying historically significant buildings and artefacts from around Gippsland.

there will be an art therapy session and on 3 April there will be a careers/jobs masterclass from the earlier time of 10.30am.

Find out more information via the website: www.cook4cald.org/

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The market raises funds for preservation work.

There will be over 50 stalls.

Location: 211 Lloyd Street, Moe. Entry is via a gold coin donation. For further information, call 5127 3082 or email events@ gippslandheritagepark.com.au

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Pakenham Show Pakenham and District Agricultural and Horticultural Show will take place on Saturday 19 March from 9am-5pm at PB Ronald Park.

Free entry

Ross Noble – On The Go Ross is always on the go and will be smashing ideas together in the pursuit of fun, When it happens you can be there. The date has been rescheduled to Friday 25 March from 8pm.

Location: Bunjil Place. Get tickets via the following link: https://tickets.bunjilplace.com. au/6363/6364

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Cuppa and Chat An open social group at Cranbourne West Com-

New Vogue and Old Time Dance The dancing mornings run by the Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club take place from 1-3pm each Tuesday and from 7.30-11pm on the fourth Friday of every month. It takes place at the Senior Citizens Hall – 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne.

Call 0432 107 590 for more information.

Carpet Bowls Each Saturday and Wednesday from 12.453pm, the Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club host carpet bowls at the Senior Citizens Hall in Cranbourne. Call 0432 107 590 for more information.

Bingo The Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club host Bingo from 11am-2pm every Thursday at the Cranbourne Senior Citizens Hall. Call 0432 107 590 for more information.

Green Living Festival Come along to this FREE event and learn all about sustainable living in Casey! With over 20 stallholders and entertainment-focused on environmentally friendly products and services, kick start your green living journey. Attendees will have the opportunity to test drive a Hyundai electric car and get up close with reptiles and there will also be a native plant giveaway, kitchen caddy giveaway, advice on making your home energy-efficient and more.

Location: Bunjil Place, Narre Warren. Time: Saturday 2 April from 10am-3pm.

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Expert orthodontic team South East Orthodontics has been servicing Casey for more than 20 years, and is located at a purpose built practice on Clyde Road.

To ensure the premises are Covid safe, South East Orthodontics sought the advice of Professor Laurie Walsh from Queensland University and Steven Kent from the Doherty Institute.

South East Orthodontics offers clinical excellence using the latest orthodontic developments and techniques.

Dr Nishan Fernando Dr Nishan Fernando, from New Zealand, completed a Bachelor of Science in physiology, and Post Graduate Diploma in Science, in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of Otago. His area of research was hypertension, and he published a Poisons Information Monograph for the World Health Organisation.

Nishan later completed his Bachelor in Dental Surgery at Hong Kong University.

Nishan was then employed in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at Prince Philip Dental Hospital

as a House Officer. He treated complex cases and medically compromised children, as well as orthodontic patients under the supervision of his orthodontic professor.

He volunteered his time with a cleft lip and palate team which went to Cambodia.

Upon returning to New Zealand, he registered with the New Zealand Dental Council and The General Dental Council (UK).

After a few years in private general dental practice, Nishan completed his Doctoral in Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics) at the University of Adelaide. His area of research involved the investigation of dental, skeletal and facial complex changes with extraction orthodontic therapy, and assessment of the resultant aesthetic changes of the face. Nishan is also a Member of the Royal College of Surgeon and the secretary of the Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontists.

South East Orthodontics is located at Suite 5, Level 1, 18-24 Clyde Road, Berwick.

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Eliza, 14, Sharon Cooper, Ivy, 7 catch up with Member for Gembrook Brad Battin. 271983

Tania Richards of Cranbourne and Makayla buy some products to take home. 271983

Reti and Michelle enjoy a picnic with grandchildren Kaylahni, Tsharna and Roetishana. 271983

Night market’s big return

By Jamie Salter Candles, clothing, cards and cider were just some of the items on display at the Akoonah Park Night Market held in Berwick over the weekend.

The night market has a strong emphasis on great food, family entertainment and handcraft stalls.

Live music added to the ambience as visitors enjoyed a range of market food including the potato twists, meat skewers and ice cream.

Akoonah Park Market coordinator Ian Gil-

lespie said it was a successful evening.

“The idea of the market was to give back to stallholders who supported us during Covid-19,“ Mr Gillespie said.

“Our intention is always to look after the stallholder community as well as the broader community, and there was a lot of smiles on faces on both sides.“ About 233 sites were filled at the night market.

Mr Gillespie said a lot of organising went on in the lead up to the market, thanks to coordi-

nators Jacqueline Bell and Des Honicke.

“After what everyone has been through in the past couple of years, it’s encouraging to see families out in groups enjoying themselves,“ Mr Gillespie said.

“We’ve had a lot of positive feedback and we’re looking at planning more but it’s all weather permitting.“ He said the regular Sunday market was also very busy as people enjoyed being outdoors once again. Member for Gembrook Brad Battin attended the night market to learn more

about local issues.

“The market supports local small businesses and gives everyone a chance,“ Mr Battin said.

“Many of the businesses here are local and most of them are all ones that supported the community during Covid-19, so to have all of them here is really important.“ The market drew a large crowd on Friday 11 March, running from 4pm to 9pm.

The proceeds obtained from the market goes back into maintaining the Akoonah Park precinct.

The Millar and Dunne family of Berwick and Narre Warren explore the market. 271983

Casey Estate Agents Davinder Singh, Paul Kleverlaan, Mani Singh and Kamal Bajwa get to know local residents. 271983

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Bali Pant Co owner Sian Cichorski of Belgrave shows off her products. 271983

David and Emeli Chien run the Flamin’ Skewers stall. 271983

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High hopes for his career

By Jonty Ralphsmith Pakenham-based boxer Leroy Mphela remembers his first professional boxing bout in December.

He reminisces intimately and exuberantly as though he is visualising himself back in the ring at Melbourne Pavilion.

He hears his entrance music. Sees the cameras. Feels the adrenaline, the energy of the crowd.

A two time state title winner and national silver medallist in amateurs, his ascent to professional has been rapid.

The referee rings the bell, Mphela looks his opponent in the eyes, breathes and, after a three-year amateur career, he’s right to go under the bright lights. Ready for battle.

Or so he thought.

After a solid start, he was clipped and grounded in the fourth round and that was that. He got up dazed, his opponent capitalised and struck consistently and firmly.

Both Leroy and his coach, Clay Auimatagi conceded his below-par preparation contributed to his shortfalling.

“I’m grateful for the experience,” Mphela said.

“I now know what it’s like to be in there and I know what it’s like the week before.

“I know how to prepare myself for the fight – before, I was going in blind.”

Having seen his development close-up, Auimatagi is confident Mphela will use the loss as a learning experience.

“The guy’s getting better by the month,” Auimatagi said.

“He steps up with every new challenge and the better the opponent, the more he steps up and performs.

“He’s going to get to a very good nationals level with a good training block and from there, we’ll see. He gets more and more disciplined and he’s got it in him to improve.”

Auimatagi is straight talking with 20 years of experience coaching state and national representatives across Australia and New Zealand.

Under his tutelage, Mphela is beginning to think about how each action in his everyday life will affect him in the ring.

The words ‘sacrifice leads to success’ are on the walls at Skamma Gym, his training facility; Mphela is learning the value of living a lifestyle conducive to a prosperous career.

To better understand how to optimise his own training, he has just started a personal training course.

Alongside his own training, Mphela is mentoring young boxers at Skamma.

To learn more about how to fuel his body, he is planning on getting formal education in nutrition, and his temptations to satisfy cravings are dwindling as he learns more about diet.

He monitors liquid intake stringently, drinking only water.

Auimatagi used music extensively to instil rhythm into Mphela’s boxing as the coach believed he entered the sport with clumsy movements and posture - his determination to overcome that challenge exemplified his work ethic.

However, knowing that he can’t use music to pump him up when in the ring, Mphela is waning his reliance on it at training.

The commitment is a far cry from the kid who took up mixed martial arts, and then boxing, in 2018, to release his anger.

Having endured personal difficulty, aggression was Mphela’s default as a kid, by admission, and he needed the discipline and physical outlet boxing provides.

“You really find out your strengths and weaknesses when you’re by yourself,” Mphela said.

“Boxing is a lonely sport inside the ring – you really need to pay attention to what you’re going to do in the fight, because you don’t have anyone there by your side so it helps you focus.”

Boxing has taken Mphela on a mental journey.

In the early days, Auimatagi recalls Mphela as timid and quiet in the gym.

Barely a year later, Mphela won the 2019 amateur state light middleweight title.

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Leroy Mphela posing for the camera. 267998 but his quick summit from business owner to state champion gave him, by admission, an unhealthy ego.

He rewarded himself for his quick ascent up the boxing ranks by taking several months off; once he returned, he realised the naivety of his mistake.

“I thought I could come back and be as good as I was pre my break – that hindered my progress because I hit a plateau,” Mphela said.

The pandemic also brought its challenges for Mphela, giving him a greater appreciation for his own life.

To support his wife and with his son, Aziah, born in October 2021, he needed to downgrade to a Woolworths phone and find satisfaction and joy through moments in his life, rather than material.

In the absence of luxury, he learned to find beauty in his time with family, gratitude in the basic comforts of life.

“He’s got it in him to balance family life and his boxing, but it’s a challenge,” Auimatagi said, referencing Mphela’s modesty.

Fatherhood, alongside the pandemic’s challenges, resulted in him releasing his ego.

Increased self-awareness, confidence and presence have propelled his improvement.

Leroy posing.

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Leroy fighting.

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Leroy in the ring. Picture: THOMAS BUCHANAN Most days, he walks the same route but he has become more aware of his surroundings, more observant and alert.

When he walks around his neighbourhood in the dark, he listens closely, vigilant and watchful of rustling and movement, attentive to his environment. Mphela speaks less and is willing to listen more.

His vivid recollection of his professional debut, as he recalls it months later, is further evidence of his gains.

That increased sensory input aligns with an increased presence in the ring – something he concedes that he lacked during his first amateur loss to Jamie Lewis.

“I’ll never forget that name,” Mphela said.

“He had a very good IQ in the ring and he was present. He didn’t have anything else in his head.

“I beat myself up for having too much in my head which only makes things worse – I was in a battle with myself.”

He is now far more willing to push the negative self-talk during training to one side, using his four years of experience to push towards his physical capacity rather than give in to the pressure and adversity.

The knowledge that he has trained ade-

quately boosts his self-esteem: there is no lingering doubt about his preparation knowing he is in peak condition and has followed his coach’s directions.

Confident in his approach to dealing with difficulties, he is willing to endure the peaks and troughs to reach his potential.

“I’m inviting the downs now because they are tests and with each test I level up,“ he said.

“I’m not going to be a good boxer overnight – it takes years and years of training so I know I still have room for growth.“ Balancing fatherhood, work, study and boxing, Mphela does not believe he is psychologically ready for an imminent fight.

Next time, he wants to make sure he really will be right to go. Ready for battle.

“I was supposed to have a fight on March 19 but I decided not to take it because I still feel like I need to grow and train and need to calm my mind and thoughts before I get into the ring – next time I get into the ring it’ll be big for me I think,“ Mphela said.

“I will be more joyful rather than just doing it. That’s why I’m just taking my time at the moment. I’m not putting a timeline on that.” berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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It was a small, but accurate cry from a Narre South supporter on Saturday, as Lions skipper Kyle Hardy dropped one into the leg side and tried to steal a single on Springvale South’s Jackson Sketcher.

Sketcher – quicker than a hiccup – collected the ball and threw the stumps down from close range, sending Hardy back to the sheds, and his Bloods teammates into a frenzy.

Hardy’s departure was the beginning of an avalanche of wickets for the Springvale South unit, as the Lions fell to 6/36, then 10/62.

While it was only early in the match, when Jordan Wyatt hung onto a low slips catch to his right off the bat of Harsha De Silva and the bowling of Akshat Buch, it seemed it was going to take something special to stop the Bloods.

That feeling came to fruition, as Buch (3/16 off seven) and opening partner Josh Dowling (2/19 off 8.4) rattled through the Lions top order.

Jarryd Straker (2/8 off seven with five maidens) was the only other multiple wicket-taker, while Kyle Martin (1/10 off four) and Blade Baxter (1/6 off six) all captured one each.

The Bloods batted with maturity in pursuit of the low total, using the ample time to make sure it too didn’t lose a cluster of early wickets on an evidently bowler friendly track.

Ryan Quirk (26) was the only batter to be dismissed in the Bloods 25.4 over run chase, with Mitch Forsyth (29 not out) and Jordan Wyatt (10 not out) guiding Springvale South to a date with Berwick at Arch Brown Reserve on Saturday.

Akshat Buch – the competitions premier spinner – was the furthest from the Sketcher game-changing direct hit, but was still close enough to see that Sketcher was never missing.

“I was fielding at fine leg at that time and as soon as I saw him take off for a single and Jack – probably the best fielder in the team – he tried to take on the best fielder, he didn’t have a chance,” he said.

“Direct hit as well, it was too close to the stumps, Jack was never missing from that angle.

“I was expecting him to (hit them), this year we have been really great in the field.

“This year we have probably got around 16 run outs and if you are getting that many, it’s like two run outs a game.

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“As a fielding unit we have done pretty well, I wasn’t really surprised when Jack hit the stumps.”

Though the Bloods had the Lions 5/22 at one stage, a tail-wag to eek a side to a defendable total is seen so often. Unfortunately for the Springy South side, it’s been on the receiving end of it several times this year, so it was front of mind at each huddle.

“Every time we caught up, we said ‘we are not going to let this go, job is half done’,” he said.

“We needed to make sure we finished the job, because throughout the year – the games we have lost – they have been those kinds of games.

“We have fell away in the last five or six overs and then not been able to chase totals in the past, the plan was to make sure we are not taking any player lightly, any batter lightly, make sure we finish the job.”

There was a lot of talk surrounding the state of the wicket ahead of the do-or-die final, and while it would’ve sent shivers down the spine of the four opening bats set to take guard on it, Buch was smiling ear to ear knowing he would have the chance to take the new ball.

“As soon as I looked at the wicket, it was a

lot softer than we would’ve thought, there was no rain during the week so I was a bit surprised how soft it was,” he said.

“Being a spinner I really enjoy bowling on those kinds of wickets, there is a lot of turn and bounce, as soon as I saw the wicket I was pretty happy, to be honest.

“I love it (opening the bowling), bowling to the best players it is always a challenge and it is something I do well, it is a role the team needs me to play, so I am happy to be doing that role… it is the best time to bowl.”

The win for the Bloods means they will travel to Arch Brown Reserve this weekend to take on Berwick.

That Berwick outfit didn’t do a lot wrong on Saturday; such is the caper of Buckley Ridges.

The Bucks have been in divine form as of late, particularly in chases.

Just two weeks ago, the Bucks reeled in the 254 set by North Dandenong, and on Saturday – led by skipper Ben Wright – the Bucks did it again.

The Bears posted 7/226 in the first innings, with Damith Mapa Ralalage (63) and Lachlan Brown (47) leading the charge for the visitors.

On a day that was so prominently not fit for bowlers, Ben Watson was able to keep his fig-

ures in neat order.

Carrying the famous Buckley Ridges name, Watson collected two wickets – that of the two set Bears batters – while also bowling impressively tight, finishing with 2/14 from his seven overs.

With 227 to get, the Bucks needed a steady start.

And a steady start it received, with openers Zafar Sheikh (29) and Ben Wright getting the Bucks off to a dream start.

With 347 runs with plenty of starts coming into the days play; it was clear a big score from Wright was never far away.

It wasn’t the fact Wright made 104, it was the manner in which he did it.

The Englishmen made batting look simply elementary at stages, none more so then the second of his two towering sixes, a striking blow off the bowling of Andrew Perrin that etched him oh so close to that triple-figure milestone.

After reaching his maiden DDCA century, Wright was soon back in the sheds, but the horse had long bolted for James Wilcock and his men.

With Jason Hobbs (57 not out) crunching yet another half-century in a big chase, the Bucks did it in a canter, passing the Bears with 10 balls and six wickets to spare.

FINALS BRACKET QUALIFYING FINAL: Buckley Ridges (4/227) deaf Berwick (7/226) ELIMINATION FINAL: Narre South (10/62) def by Springvale South (1/66) PRELIMINARY FINAL: Berwick v Springvale South Arch Brown Reserve 12:30pm GRAND FINAL: Buckley Ridges v winner of preliminary final Alex Nelson Reserve 12:30pm

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King Magnus aiming for an All-Star crowning moment

By Lachlan Mitchell Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock are hoping King Magnus can wear another important crown this Saturday with the running of the $5million All-Star Mile at Flemington.

The Cranbourne pairing of de Kock and Griffiths are no strangers to success on the big stage with King Magnus saluting in lastyear’s Cranbourne Cup over 1600-metres.

The six-year-old gelding, out of Magnus/ Influential Miss, has had a great preparation leading into the world’s richest mile race.

“We are looking forward to the big day and think he will give us a very good run,” Griffiths told Star News.

King Magnus’s last-run came in the Group-2 Blamey Stakes over the same 1600-metre trip at Flemington with legendary jockey Damien Oliver on-board and happy with his run.

“Damien Oliver was very pleased with his run the other day, he has come through his last-run in good order,” Griffiths said.

Early forecasts have predicted rain to shower the Flemington straight which will suit the Cranbourne Cup winner.

“We know how good he was in the Cranbourne Cup on the wet, so with that statistic on our side, certainly a wet All-Star Mile would be in our favour,” Griffiths said.

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cup at the shorter distance of 1400 for The Elms Handicap.

“He will appreciate the run at the 1600 and he had his run in the Blamey at the mile; he will like running over the 1600 which is the same distance as the Cranbourne Cup,” Griffiths said.

The full field of The All-Star Mile is filled with a litany of Cranbourne-trained horses.

Mick Price and Michael Kent are never far from the action when it comes to big Group-1 races and the stable will no doubt have I’m Thunderstruck ready to run a big race.

The four-year-old gelding made its name in last-year’s Golden Eagle, when Hugh Bowman steered the short-priced favourite home.

And Sierra Sue is looking to win her third group one under the guidance of Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young.

Sierra Sue’s last win was the Group-1 Futurity Stakes over 1400-metres, where the mare held off a fast-finishing Mo’unga to salute for the stable.

Enver Jusufovic is hoping to break through for his first Group-1 with Pinstriped.

The gelding, out of Street Boss/Snitzel Blitz, will be looking to race into the annals of history.

Pinstriped last race was the Australian Guineas when it ran fifth in a strong field, which included the Peter Moody trained Lightsaber, and winner, and fellow Cranbourne-trained Hitotsu.

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The shimmering de Silva

By Lachlan Mitchell You’d be hard-pressed to find a more complete performance than Triyan De Silva’s masterclass with ball and bat.

The left-arm all-rounder was the cornerstone of guiding Heinz Southern Districts (HSD) into a DDCA Turf-2 grand final on Saturday.

The quick was damaging with the ball, taking 5/35, to help dismiss ladder-leaders Cranbourne for 184.

Triyan would then have been hoping he wasn’t required at all with the bat.

But HSD collapsed and the all-rounder was injected in, with the score reading 3/6 and with the curtains closing on his side’s innings.

De Silva combined with Kevin Seth to put on a 157-run partnership to see his side home with four overs to spare.

HSD finished the season in fourth spot after stringing a few-late season wins together.

“We knew if we made finals, we were only two wins away from a grand-final,” De Silva said.

“It’s one day cricket and you can win or lose a game in 10 overs and your season doesn’t really matter when you get to finals.”

Cranbourne won the toss and elected to bat which didn’t faze the underdogs.

“Our plan was to bowl first anyway, so it worked out in our favour,” he said.

Triyan and recently awarded Gartside medallist Peter Sweeney have had a long history

together, dating back to their premier cricket days for Dandenong.

Sweeney was dismissed by Triyan for 80.

“It was good to get Pete out, he has had one of the best seasons anyone has ever had in the DDCA,” he said.

Heinz restricted Cranbourne to 184.

The HSD batting line-up has been prone to collapse throughout the season.

“When Brent (Patterson) and Liam Jansen were out we thought it was panic stations,” De Silva said.

“When the score dropped to 2/6...we are known to have a few batting collapses.

“Once Kevin (Seth) was in, we knew that if we were still in the 40th over, we are either going to win it or we are going to put us in a really good chance to win. We didn’t really worry about the scoreboard, if we are here in the 40th over anything can happen.”

Triyan has been no mug with the willow averaging 36.

The left-arm all-rounder highest score of 83 came against Parkfield in round four.

The batting conditions at Casey were pristine from a batting perspective.

“We never really struggled to make runs, it was coming on to the bat,” he said.

Triyan ended the day on 106 off 88 balls which included 13 fours.

“I didn’t really felt like I batted that long, I tried to pick up the singles and hit the bad balls for four.”

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Demons VNL season begins

By David Nagel Exciting times loom large on the horizon for the Casey Demons with a talented squad set to challenge for this year’s Victorian Netball League (VNL) Championship.

The Demons began their season against Peninsula Waves last night – Wednesday 16 March – beginning an opening block of five matches that will see them take on the Ariels, City West Falcons, Southern Saints and North East Blaze.

The first four games will be played at the State Netball Centre, before a huge homecourt clash at Casey Stadium against the Blaze.

Several Demons’ players have had busy off-seasons, but none bigger than Co-Captain Sharni Lambden who looks set for a huge season for the club.

Lambden received a call up to the Melbourne Vixens squad while the Australian Diamonds were in England recently.

Training full time with the Vixens led to Lambden gaining an opportunity in Tr-

aralgon against the Adelaide Thunderbirds where she relished her chance of court time.

Lambden’s form then earned a further call up to the Vixens for the ‘Team Girls Cup’ where all Suncorp Teams competed for the pre-season trophy.

The Vixens took the title on their home court at the new State Netball Centre with Lambden earning court time in the round robin matches.

The Demons are now thrilled to have their co-captain back in red and blue as they begin their season in earnest.

In other great news for the Demons, Georgia Vines and Poppy Douglass, from the Championship side, have been added to the Vixens academy for 2022.

The Demons will once again have three teams compete in the VNL, with the Championship, Division One and 19-Under squads all looking strong as they head into the season.

The 19s have had some strong hit outs in the pre-season and have looked competitive with their new look line up.

Coaches Brittney Pym and former Austra-

After a solid pre-season the Casey Demons are ready to take on the challenge of the VNL Picture: SUPPLIED Championship this year. 272698 lian Diamond Erin Bell have the 19s looking good, with pre-season wins over Boroondara and Melbourne Uni holding the team in good stead.

On Sunday 27 March, just days after the round-two clash against the Ariels, Casey is inviting the Demons family, friends, supporters and sponsors to come along and celebrate the start of the 2022 VNL season.

Guests will get an insight into the season ahead and are invited to stick around and watch an open training session following the dress presentation to players.

Memberships, merchandise and raffle

tickets will be on sale and light refreshments will also be provided.

The season launch will take place in the Casey Stadium Function Room beginning at 3.30pm

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Softball superstars on a masterly mission

By David Nagel

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Another exciting season in the Casey Softball Association (CSA) may be drawing to a close – but that isn’t stopping the CSA from continuing to roll out the fun.

The association is thrilled to be hosting the Inaugural ‘CSA Men’s Masters Invitational’ on the number-one diamond at Sweeney Reserve at 7pm on Saturday 26 March.

“The game is all about having a bit of fun at the end of the season, but also to help promote the sport of softball locally,” the CSA said.

“But most importantly we are hoping to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. It’s a great cause and one that we are delighted to support and hope to do so long into the future.”

“It would be great if we could get a big crowd to come along, to enjoy the atmosphere and watch a great game of softball but to also do something good for the community.”

The two teams will be chock full of talent and will be coached by Alex Chapman and Ethan Chavasse.

The teams will be made up of current Mas-

ters (Over 35) players and past Masters players who have been invited back for the event.

Players will be fined for strike outs and easy dropped catches, but all in the name of a good cause.

There will also be a raffle…with the canteen and bar also open.

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The scoreboard says it all. The Berwick threes are all smiles after the securing the sectional premiership against Hampton Pictures: SUPPLIED Park. 272375

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Wickers’ premiership glory BERWICK BOWLS Side 1 def Cheltenham 93-55 (18pts) Well, in what was a top-of-the-table clash this game would decide top spot at the end of the home and away season!

The Wickers headed the visitors at the start and never really looked back. The rink of Alan Clements, Jeff Parker, Peter Hodgson and Ethan Mills continued to widen the gap on the opposition and had a great win 30-10 to set the day up.

Young Mitchell Keel set up the Josh McQueen rink all day, leading up front, while John Horwood and Lawrie Edwards had blinders to give Rich an armchair ride all day. David Bond and Steve Ellard were superb in the backend of their rink and the side eventually took all before them for four rink wins and finish on top of the ladder. It’s been a long time since the top side finished at the head of the section and they will now host Beaumaris on Saturday at home for the section semi-final. Two previous wins against Beauy mean nothing come Saturday though as it’s now a knockout to see who gets through to the section grand final on Sunday.

Side 2 – Semi-Final Our twos went to Narre on Saturday to play the section semi-final.

We said all week this would be a tight one and with changes in selection due to Covid, and unavailability, the task seemed to look too hard for the twos leading up to Saturday! But, in what was a fantastic fighting effort, the twos managed a close win to see their way through to the section grand final on Sunday.

Side 2 - Section Grand Final – Runners Up What a game! What a heartbreaking result!

The twos travelled to Heathmont on Sunday to take on Dandenong Club in what we knew would be a close game. But we didn’t think the result would be a heartbreaking oneshot loss to take the section title! Dandy Club flew out of the blocks and Tony French and his rink found themselves in trouble early facing a 12-shot deficit going into the break. The big

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board showed we were down by one overall at the break with Azzopardi’s rink opening up a good lead to cover Frenchy!

At the business end, all had finished except of course Clarkey’s rink!

With the deficit against us three, with two ends to go, Clarkey just couldn’t get the extra shot to take it to an extra end or two to get the win. A great season by the twos but to go down in the granny by one shot, after 84 ends, just goes to show how good they were this season.

Side 3 – Semi-Final On Saturday the threes hosted Narre Warren…. we picked them to win and they didn’t let us down.

The game was relatively close all day but the threes had their noses in front and came away with the win to progress to the grand final on Sunday.

Side 3 – Section Premiers It was the game that should have been.

Us versus Hampton Park 1…the two best sides all season!

Kane ‘Big Fella’ Dalman jumped out to an 11-0 lead against ex-Wicker Kerry Prescott and the threes were on their way. Unfortunately the side couldn’t capitalise on Dalman’s start with the rink of Dave Fitzpatrick, Jean Reddy, Carsten Jensen and Ken Graeber leaking shots left, right and centre!

By two-thirds of the way through Graeber was down 19-6 and Prescott had taken the lead over Dalman’s rink!

Enter Chairman of Selectors rink Karyn Mackie, stepping up to skip in the absence of Craig ‘Cranky’ Mills with Jim Weir, Rob McGrath and Lynn McCurran.

They started to put a big gap on their opponents and Mackie was on fire with some big conversions at crucial times to break the Redbacks spirit. It got pretty close with about 10 ends to go but the Wickers took out the section premiership by 10 shots in a fantastic performance.

Well done to those who came in at late notice to cover the absences and now the threes will go

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to the Divisional quarter final next week to try their hands against the other section premiers.

Side 6 – Semi-Final On Saturday the 6s hosted Hampton in what could be a danger game. We picked the win for them and they didn’t disappoint! A totally dominant display and we didn’t think they would be pushed too hard in the semi! Big rinks wins by Helen Watson and Bill Stilo set the day up with the other two rinks having close wins.

Side 6 – Section Grand Final – Runners Up We picked the grand final to be us versus Churchill Park Waverley Golf.

Clearly the top two sides in the section all year and deserved finalists.

Unfortunately Watson and Stilo couldn’t carry over their form from Saturday and both went down by 13 and 12 respectively. John Wonnacott, Albert Bertoncello, Avril Steere and Pat Steere had a great 15-shot win to help cover the deficit and Vaughn Smith’s rink had a five-shot win. It was tight on the big board at the business ends with only two shots the difference with seven ends to play but Churchill Park got the better of the last couple of ends to win by five shots overall. Such a fantastic effort by the sixes and we are happy as a club that our lower grades got to taste some finals action after some tough years previously. Be proud of your efforts sixes, you have represented yourselves and the club valiantly and successfully all season.

Side 7 – Semi-Final We said the pressure was on the sevens this week to make the grand final after a 55-shot overall win last week against the same side they were playing in the semi.

Both side’s personnel had changed significantly and it was much closer than the previous weeks thrashing. The sevens got through on Saturday by winning two of the three rinks and an overall win of 11 shots!

Side 7 – Section Premiers Well it was off to play Moorabbin at Burden Park in the grand final. We picked the sevens

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last week to go all the way and they certainly didn’t disappoint.

After Saturday’s close win we thought the pressure of finals may be getting the better of the sevens…but wow…they were dominant.

Leading all day, and with some good leads on two rinks, Alf Reina kept his rink within striking distance finishing with a draw. Rob McIntyre, Helen Adair, Leon Keel and Ron McGrath set the day up with a 16-shot win and Caroline McClary, Kevin Fewster, Marg Jorgensen and Johnny Stoker backed them up with a nine-shot win.

A great reward to be the section Premiers this season the sevens will now play off in the Divisional Finals next week. Well done sevens.

Side 8 – Sectional Finalists The eights probably had one of the toughest games of the weekend on Saturday.

It was a very competitive section and the ladder positions were different nearly every week. Only winning one of the three rinks on the weekend, and with Beaumaris enjoying the quality of our grass greens, the eights just couldn’t get back to get over the visitors.

This side was only put together and entered the week before the start of the season so to play in a section semi-final was a fantastic achievement. Well done to all that played in the eights this year and to those who helped out when we were decimated with people unable to play.

So, there’s still more to come!

Our ones host Beaumaris at home on Saturday in what is sure to be a ripper!

Beauy are passionate and always competitive so the top side need to show consistency and poise throughout the day to get the win.

The threes will continue in the Divisional Finals as will the sevens.

In a quick recap, the Wickers have six out of eight sides in finals to date, with four section grand finals and two section premiers. And, there’s still more to come we hope! Get out and support the sides this week in what will be some fantastic games of bowls.

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Magical Maclaren gets City out of trouble once again

By Lachlan Mitchell Chaos ensued for Melbourne City with the original Melbourne Derby pushed back a week due to Victory’s travel arrangements.

The fixture was replaced with the the new home-town derby against Western United.

But top-of-the-table City first had to contend with fourth-placed Macarthur in a midweek clash.

City started strong against McArthur but fell behind in the 15th minute after a defensive shambles saw Apostolos Giannou opening the scoring.

City quickly got back on level terms, with Jamie Maclaren was once again in the thick of the action in the 28th minute.

A cross from within the box seeing the star-striker grabbing a deflection resulting in an own-goal for McArthur.

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Connor Metcalfe helped Casey-based Melbourne City to a two-all draw against Western United. 272451 Picture: AAP IMAGES run, scoring one of the easiest goals of his career after a goalkeeper error saw the ball spill loose.

City hammered home the advantage just after half-time through a converted penalty spot kick from Maclaren.

Melbourne was awarded the penalty after rising-star Marco Tilio, was brought down in the box.

City continued to air-raid the goals but couldn’t find a fourth the game ending in a 3-1 victory for the boys from Casey.

The newest-edition of the Melbourne Derby between City and Western United lived up to its hype at AAMI Park.

The clash had extra significance with both-sides vying for top spot.

City’s defence was stretched from the opening whistle and quickly found their defences breached in the 15th minute. Leo Lacroix got United on the board after he found himself on the end of a well-struck corner kick.

United then found itself two-nil up in the 29th minute. A lacklustre defensive display saw Slovenian international Rene Krhin free in a paddock of space, caressing a well-guid-

ed ball into the back netting.

City finally recovered in the 42nd minute by virtue of a Connor Metcalfe thunderbolt into the top corner. Melbourne went into the main break with all the momentum.

The reigning-champions started the half with more attacking flair and squared the ledger through who-else but Jamie Maclaren.

The striker used his poise and class to ease the ball past the keeper into the far-corner.

Both sides continued to have their fair share of shots on-goal but the deadlock wasn’t able to be broken. City coming-back from a two-nil deficit to end the game in a two-all-draw.

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