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SHOWCASING CASEY Our Showcasing Casey 20-page wrap shows the best on offer in the South East. Open up and take a look!

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Jarrod and Jayden from Berwick enjoy an event at the Old Cheese Factory, Berwick.

There’s so much to love

Charlotte enjoying her local playground.

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With buzzing suburban communities, beautiful scenery and coastal towns just a short drive away, what’s not to love about the City of Casey?

While Casey residents are likely to be aware of the many perks and benefits of living in the region, this feature showcases the best aspects of life in Casey. From the great education options and local businesses to leisure services and retail sectors, Casey really has it all.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over 368,000 people called the City of Casey home in 2021. That number is forecast to hit 549,190 by 2041, a staggering increase.

Of the region’s 185,286 employed residents, 86,995 people living in Casey were employed in the city in 2021. The largest number of people were employed in healthcare and social assistance at 15,134 jobs between 2020 and 2021.

Other main areas of employment are retail trade at 14,331, education and training at 12,139 and construction at 9,269.

Many of the businesses are locally owned.

In 2021 there were 27,320 businesses in the City of Casey and the Gross Regional Production was $11.44 billion.

Construction was the most productive industry in the City of Casey between 2020-2021, generating $1,268 million.

GARDENS AND OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS The City of Casey has an abundance of parks, playgrounds and open spaces to enjoy.

Whether you visit the 1001 Steps at Bayview Park in Narre Warren South, Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick, Akoonah Park Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne or the Hallam Valley Trail, you’ll have a myriad of options to choose from. From family friendly to physical activities, the City of Casey has all you need.

EDUCATION The City of Casey has a network of great education options that include Catholic primary schools such as St Catherine’s Primary School in Berwick, Mary MacKillop Primary School in Narre Warren and St Paul Apostle North and South Primary Schools in Endeavour Hills.

The City of Casey also has a range of government schools on offer to parents with the catchment area. These include James Cook Primary School, Oatlands Primary School, Berwick Lodge Primary School and Cranbourne Park Primary School.

Secondary students also have a variety of education options, including Casey Grammar School, St Francis Xavier College Berwick, Beaconhills Christian College, Heritage College, Hampton Park Secondary College and Alkira Secondary College.

The City of Casey is also fortunate to have Dandenong Valley SDS,a school dedicated to students aged from pre school to 18 years with intellectual disabilities. The purposebuilt school caters for every one’s needs, with various play areas including a bike track, sensory rooms and outdoor spaces, multipurpose rooms, paramed offices,a hydrotherapy room and a range of therapists on hand. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Sunish stepping it up, 1001 Steps - Bayview Park Narre Warren. 214571 HEALTH Residents are serviced by a network of healthcare providers led by general practitioners and allied health professionals such as radiologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, psychologists, audiologists and podiatrists.

Casey Hospital provides a comprehensive range of health services for the rapidly growing communities of Melbourne’s southeast. It received expansion works that were concluded in 2020, adding 13,000 square metres of space to the hospital, comprising 12 intensive care unit beds, 128 inpatient beds, 12 day surgery beds and four new operating theatres among other new features.

SPORT The City of Casey has long been a hub of sporting activity in Melbourne’s southeast.

Locals and visitors have the option to check out the Endeavour Hills Skate Park, which opened in 2020 as a part of the Endeavour Hills Community Precinct Project. It includes more than 865 square metres of terrain including bowls for skateboards and a street course, a new playground, lawn area, gymnastics and parkour equipment, and terraced landscaping.

Casey Fields is the region’s premier sports and recreation precinct, home to Melbourne City Football Club and the Melbourne Demons AFL/AFLW teams. It also regularly hosts cricket, rugby, athletics and BMX events televised nationally. Boasting more than 30 fields, tracks and courts across its 87 hectares, there is also a dedicated train station in the works for Casey Fields as a part of the Clyde Rail extension.

Casey Stadium has also undergone an $18 million investment from the City of Casey in partnership with the state government.

Launched in 2017, the redevelopment features five new courts, spectator seating, a multipurpose room, additional parking, a cafe as well as new change rooms and toilets.

THE FUTURE The future looks bright for the growing shire as new road, school and infrastructure projects progress over the next few years.

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prepares Precinct Structure Plans (PSP) for Melbourne’s growth areas, with 16 PSP areas in the City of Casey. A council advocacy plan

promotes future planning and development of the remaining growth areas of Casey, while the plan encourages innovative planning ap-

proaches that respond to community needs and ultimately work toward the goal to help create Australia’s most liveable city.

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A Japanese welcome Year 8s at Hillcrest Christian College, Clyde North, have used their learnings from Japanese class to surprise the school’s Prep students.

Using Japanese language and culture, Prep students were welcomed with origami ‘Welcome’ cards “It was great to see all students enjoy engaging with each other as the Year 8s explained to the Preps what their card said,” commented Mrs Victoria Poulos, Hillcrest Japanese Teacher.

Hillcrest Year 8 students made an origami flower, which adhered on a card, and wrote ‘welcome’ in Japanese, signed with their name and hand-delivered to the Prep students. The Preps were very excited to be visited during class time.

“This was a lovely gesture to welcome our Preps to the 2022 school year,” commented Prep Teacher Miss Joanne Bowman.

“It also strengthened the ties between Primary and Secondary school and formed valuable relationships” Bowman added.

Hillcrest Christian College students are offered languages of German from Prep to Year 12 and Japanese from Year 7 to Year 12.

Hillcrest Christian College has recently announced a multi-million-dollar Senior Learning Centre project, to house Hillcrest and Rivercrest Year 11 and 12s from 2024.

This project will see senior students offered VCE, VCAL and the exclusive, International Baccalaureate (IB) pathway.

Specialised support plans NDIS participant, Joshua, has goals just like many others: he would like to get his license; maintain a job that he enjoys; be independent and live on his own; participate in his community and socialise with friends.

Working full-time, Joshua found it difficult to find the supports he needed on weekends and outside of his working hours.

He approached OC Connections’ Casey Disability Supports Hub and, together with his mum and dad, worked with Hub coordinator Lyndall to establish what supports he needed, and when and where he needed them.

They established a regular support program with an OC Connections disability support worker to support Joshua every Saturday to get out into the community and live his life the way he wants to.

Joshua has been very happy with the support he has received from OC Connections.

“They are good communicators, and I

don’t feel nervous when I am out. They are interested in what I want to do and listen to my opinions,” he said.

Our co-achieve model is our way of working with Joshua on all the different areas of his life that are important for happy and healthy living.

Co-achieve helps OC Connections staff learn how to support Joshua to reach his goals. It means we can help Joshua to learn new skills, do new things, decide what he wants in life and how to make it happen.

Our Casey Disability Supports Hub is providing access to our supports to people with disability living in the City of Casey.

We are located at the Cranbourne West Community Hub (4A Flicka Blv, Cranbourne West), where you can come and discuss your support needs, or you can call us on 0407 438 781.

You can find out more about our Casey Hub and our support options at occonnections.org/occ-casey-hub

Quality and care are the hallmarks of a Hillcrest education. All that we do centres on having our students become women and men of vibrant faith, sound character, lifelong learners, and active citizens.

"OC Connections have helped me participate in weekend activities and encouraged me to talk to new people,” Joshua, Casey Disability Support Hub participant

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Bright jewel

Berwick Village Jewellers owners Sylvia and Anthony Gelgec. 229104 At Berwick Village Jewellers they continue to carry a 38 year tradition that started by the original owners James and Kay Drysdale, Just like Jim and Kay they are also a family owned business who carry the same values and will continues to carry the same values, Anthony and Sylvia have both been in the jewellery and watch industry for over 30 years and their knowledge for watches and jewellery is second to none.

Anthony was taught by his late father Bedros from the very young age of 12, Anthony is also a qualified watchmaker and jeweller, Together with their experienced team Sylvia, Michelle, James and Rosanna they are ready to service you with excellent customer service you deserve. Everything from watch repairs to jewellery repairs are completed on the premises.

Berwick Village Jewellers also custom make jewellery if you can’t find anything you like

Berwick Village Jewellers team members, Rosanna and Michelle. they can make it for you specially, Anthony and James can handcraft and design and make your dream piece of jewellery, They only source the best diamonds and precious stones from around the world.

Berwick Village Jewellers is located at 2 Blackburne Square, Berwick, 9707 2647, www. berwickvillagejewellers.com.au

The art of being creative Art classes, kids parties and after hours parties with Paint a Pot Studios.

Paint a Pot Studios are the Art Hub of South East Victoria with a pottery painting studio and loads more in the heart of Narre Warren, located opposite the iconic Bunjil Place in South East Victoria and Fountain Gate Shopping Centre.

BY DAY - Pop into their kid friendly studio, grab a piece of pottery and spend the day creating artwork with the family or friends! They have pottery suited to all age groups from small figurines and party animals to trinket bowls, plates, platters and mugs.

Get thirsty, hungry or need to keep the kids busy? No worries! We have an on-site Cafe and Play Centre so you can stay as long as you need, to keep on creating. Paint a Pot Studios are one of the few places offering pottery painting in Victoria. With no skill required, your imagination can go as far and wide as you wish.

Pottery painting is perfect for kids and teenage birthday parties, even adults love having art parties at Paint a Pot.

BY NIGHT - After hours, Paint a Pot Studios offer a range of adults art classes from Resin Art Workshops to Sip & Paint, you are sure to find a workshop that suits you and your bestie for that next catch up.

The after hours private events are really popular for hen’s nights, birthday parties and corporate team building activities!.

Paint a Pot Studios can create an art party package to suit your needs and budget.

Use the Chat function and get in touch today.

Paint a Pot Studios is located at 4/1 Vesper Dr, Narre Warren or telephone 8794 9997.

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- a large range of CERAMICS animals/ characters to cater for all children to paint as they wish!

- a SOFT PLAY area for kids of all ages - a full CAFE with lots of variety for kids and adults to get through a busy art filled day!

- art classes for kids from ages 5-12.

- choose from one of our amazing PARTY PACKAGES and let us do all the work so you and your guests can enjoy yourselves!

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Stihl the one for the job Stihl Shop Hallam is a one-stop-shop for all outdoor power equipment needs. As a Stihl elite dealer, they stock the majority of available Stihl products.

They stock Toro and Masport ride on and push mowers, Duetscher chipper shredders, Cromellin generators, spare parts, as well as all oils and fuels you could need.

As well as stocking the best brands, they offer a full range of service and repair options for most makes a models; from domestic to commercial, they can look after it all. Three Stihl gold-trained technicians are among the staff as well as a gold-trained

Husqvarna technician.

The showroom will impress, with plenty of stock on hand to suit everyone’s needs from the smallest home gardens to professional users. Stihl Shop Hallam is easy to find with direct access to the Princes Highway, and has been in the same spot for over 16 years.

Visit them at 4/261 Princes Hwy, Hallam, Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm and Saturday 8.30am-1pm.

For enquiries, call 9702 4764 or email sales@stihlshophallam.com.au

Amanda and the team at Ella Bache Berwick

Ella Bache in Berwick Ella Bache Berwick recently moved from Fountain Gate to Blackburn Square, Berwick.

Owner Amanda and her team come with many years of Skin specialist experience.

The salon offers quality beauty treatments including facials, relaxation massages, waxing, spray tanning, deluxe manicures and pedicures.

Relax and enjoy their iconic Signature Solution Facial complete with a personalized skin diagnosis using our unique and exclusive di-

agnostic tools. Allow them to assist you with your ongoing skincare using their extensive Ella Bache product range. Your skin will look and feel incredible.

Ella Bache Berwick not only cater for women who need pampering, but also offer a complete range of treatments specially designed for busy men.

Ella Bache Berwick is location at 12 Blackburne Square, Berwick, 8794 9833.

The team at Stihl Shop Hallam, from left, Cole, Daniel, Jacob, Darren and Andrew.

Stihl Shop Hallam have it all We have a large range of Chainsaws, Brush Cutters, Lawn Mowers and Chipper Shredders.

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A warm winter welcome Have you experienced Cranbourne Golf Club yet?

As life seems poised to get back into ‘full swing’, thoughts will inevitably turn to golf and hospitality. For one of Melbourne’s fine golf clubs, they have just come off the back of hosting the 2022 Australian Amateur championships; one of the premier amateur tournaments in the world.

Cranbourne Golf Club lies on the edge of the renowned Sandbelt. In the early 1950s, the talented Sam Berriman, who designed many of the prestigious courses golf courses nearby, was commissioned to design the course, which

is laid out in beautiful natural surroundings, with all the advantages of gently sloping land, excellent drainage and all-year-round play.

But Cranbourne isn’t just a golf club; it’s a venue of choice for the local community. The club provides an outstanding venue, with a catering service for any type of event: be it a first birthday, a club function, a conference, or a beautiful wedding. The Club offers numerous external events throughout the year as well, including a Mother’s Day lunch, as well as trivia nights, dinners, and live performances.

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Friendship soars at Orana

The friends who work together and will soon live in the same community together took a joy flight over the development.

Several of the nurses who have bought land together.

There’s a lot to celebrate when purchasers buy a home.

Everything is exciting - new land, new house, new parks to explore and new amenities.

It sure is an exciting time to have a new house and what better way to celebrate a new home than with friends! Orana is the perfect place for friends to come together and seven friends that have joined our community have demonstrated just this.

The long-time friends, who met each other through their shared love of providing care and comfort to the community when they’re unwell (yes, you guessed it - they’re nurses!) all purchased lots at Orana to continue the next

quest that resonated with their values of connecting with loved ones and the community, so were eager to thank the nurses for their tireless efforts through the pandemic.

Balcon and Core set aside the lots in stage 12 to their exact requirements and helped them secure the blocks of their choice.

Adding further to the unique situation, the purchases were made via a group Zoom meeting due to the Covid lockdowns at the time.

To celebrate the nurses’ friendship, hard work and dedication to the community, Balcon surprised them all with the delivery of delicious hampers and wine for each nurse to enjoy throughout the meeting. The friends even adopted a name for their little community within a community - Ora-nurse!

phase of their life journey and friendship.

They had been searching for a long time to find a community that allowed them to live on the same street, next door to each other. They approached Mick Abbott of Core Projects with this special need.

Core is a business that puts people before profit. Everything they do is about delivering meaningful outcomes of real and lasting value, and facilitating connections between community.

Mick was excited to hear their story of friendship. He informed Balcon and they were ecstatic to provide these friends their wish of living together in the community.

Balcon believed this was a very special re-

Rosario said: “Thank you is not enough, really appreciate the special treatment we have… together with Oranurse!”

The friends all said that Orana was a special place to buy together because it was central to many services, had great walking paths planned, the block sizes were ideal and wellpriced, lots of amenities and having parks as meeting places to connect with friends and the community.

If finding a new home on the same street wasn’t exciting enough, they’ve taken it to new heights with a joy flight over the community and are looking forward to celebrating their purchases with a celebratory lunch at Flight Deck Bar & Grill.

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Bringing out best in all St Francis Xavier College Officer Campus (Years 7 to 9) was opened in 2012 to provide a Catholic high school to families in the rapidly growing outer South-Eastern suburbs and Western reaches of Gippsland.

The curriculum is designed to bring out the best in our students.

Providing them with an opportunity to experience a range of new and interesting subjects.

With extensive elective subjects, including targeted opportunities for those with specific gifts and talents through our Extension Academies.

Programs focus on being interesting and stimulating for all learners by providing diversity in a positive and encouraging learning environment, within state-of-the-art facilities.

Embracing each opportunity to broaden their experiences and try new things.

The Officer Campus was designed with the needs of modern students in mind. Everything from the classroom layouts and equipment, to the amazing Sporting, Performing Arts and Design Technology facilities, which represent our desire to constantly evolve and cater to the needs of modern Catholic secondary school students.

Boutique market delights

By Eleanor Wilson Berwick residents swapped out exclusive international imports for all things boutique and local on Saturday, at the Berwick Boutique Craft and Food Market.

Presented by Craft Markets Australia, The Berwick market showcased over 60 stalls of completely handmade goods, with everything from sweet treats to locally brewed alcoholic beverages and handmade clothes and toys.

Area warden and social media manager Alyssa Pretorius said prospective stalls undergo a thorough approval process before they are accepted into the boutique market.

“The market is really about your bread and butter local producers, so we take great care to ensure everything is homemade and at least 80 per cent the stall owners product,” she said.

“By coming down to the market, customers know they are supporting a local small business, which is part of what makes it great.“ Set amongst the beautiful gardens of Berwick’s Old Cheese Factory, the market is a completely commercial product-free event with not even a Coke can in sight.

“Even our food and coffee vans have to provide local products, so instead of commercial soft drinks there are drinks on offer from small businesses,” Mrs Pretorius said.

Highlights of the market included home-

made jewellery stalls, hand-knitted baby clothes, hand-carved chopping boards, garden products such as plants and succulents and a variety of home baked goods.

Gold coin donations were collected by Berwick District Woodworkers Club, who dedicate their time to making handmade toys for those in need.

The woodworker’s club is using some of the market proceeds to create toys for Windermere’s Mums and Bubs, a Craft Markets Australia-endorsed service that provides skills and support for young and single mothers facing homelessness.

This is the first season of Berwick markets for Craft Markets Australia who have been operating since 1975 and run an array of markets in Victorian locations including Mount Martha, Portsea, Yarra Glen and Mornington.

Ms Pretorius said the company tried to curate the market stallholders to include a mix of seasoned favourites and new faces.

“We like to mix it up a little bit so the customer has a new experience each time they visit the market,“ she said.

“But we also have some regular traders where customers will place orders with them and then collect them at the next market.“ The next Berwick market will be held at Old Cheese Factory on Saturday 28 May.

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State of art indoor family entertainment centre The Frolicz Family Hub is a new state of the art facility located in Cranbourne East and will breathe a new life into the indoor playcentre arena. Frolicz is designed and built in a such way that there is something for everyone to enjoy and is a heaven for both children and parents, where parents can either relax or hit the state-of-the-art gym facility for workouts while the little ones enjoy in an immersive play area.

This brand-new facility can facilitate kids birthday functions with a number of options available to select from such as activity based (science experiments, art and craft and Bakery) or non activity based with a choice of Princess or Super hero themed party rooms.

Kids play area is equipped with tunnels, slides, air shooting, ball pits and range of play panels where kids can walk, climb or crawl and make their way through the combination of ramps, level and surfaces.

The added benefit for parents is that they can monitor their kids from the gym either through glass panels or CCTV screens while they work on their fitness. As safety is paramount on everything at Frolicz, kids are not allowed to leave the premises without accompanying a responsible parent/guardian.

An exceptionally maintained seating area while Frolicz cafe is ready to serve your tastebuds with a wide range of drinks and foods. If your requirement is to hold a formal office seminar or function, Frolicz has it covered with those specially built conference rooms with sound barrier walls and

Building up It’s a great metaphor for life, yet not one which we all take on board when given the chance.

With term 2 for schools about to commence as we loop through this pandemic, there is much of which to be optimistic, notwithstanding significant challenges.

If we didn’t already know it, remote learning is a poor cousin to being at school. Sure, some kids did okay but most thrive at school much better with their friends at school. At Berwick Lodge, like almost everywhere else, we’ve taken advantage of the opportunity to reinstate sport, camps and excursions and all those other healthily engaging activities that re-energise the passion for learning - as a team.

The past 2 years have been surreal to say the least, yet we’ve learnt so much too. Academic success is important, no doubt about it, but the importance of building and sustaining

Frolicz cafe is ready to cover your catering needs as well.

5 star Google review is a testimony to the excellent high standard service Frolicz provides and all you need is to pay a visit to Frolicz to experience this.

Frolicz is located at 1 Lonhro Blvd, Cranbourne West, 0401 332 828.

great relationships with each other has never been more acutely made evident. To that end, there has never been a better time than now to ensure that learning activities foster cooperation, teamwork and shared celebration.

We’ve noticed that some children have been lost when to comes to solving issues amongst themselves. Others have forgotten how to play some outdoor games, whilst others still, lack confidence in larger group settings. Nonetheless, they share with staff, an overwhelming enthusiasm to be back at school fulltime.

That’s a great basis for building on the groundwork done in term 1 for a return to a new normalcy. All the more reason to smell the roses that are there.

Henry Grossek, Principal Berwick Lodge Primary School

FROLICZ FAMILY HUB MON - THU | 9.00 AM - 7.30 PM FRI - SUN | 9.00 AM - 5.30 PM

VISIT OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR TODAY Our virtual school tour allows you to experience Berwick Lodge Primary School spaces as though you are physically there.

Using emerging technology, we have mapped spaces across the school to create 3D tours and 360-degree walkthroughs.

Immerse yourself in the spaces, move around, explore and look out for LODGIE BEAR along the way.

For more details visit: www.berwicklodgeeps.vic.edu.au Please call for your personal tour. These will commence in Term 2.

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It’s a big decision

By Chris Black, Principal Discover what St. Peter’s College can deliver for your childs/rens secondary education.

2021 was once again a difficult year for a whole host of reasons, and when you add onto everything else the need to decide on a Secondary School for your child, this decision could have easily been put aside for a better time.

I would now like to personally invite you onto Campus for one of our Discovery Evenings.

ACT NOW! YEAR 7 2023 AND 2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN The 21st Century learner will need a skill-set of: critical thinking, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively & creativity. St. Peter’s College strives to provide opportunities for our students to engage and excel in all of these areas.

YES IT’S A BIG DECISION When selecting a secondary school for your child, you need to feel confident in not only what that school can deliver in Year 7, but how

the school can provide a stimulating learning environment across the six years. It’s a big decision. Our desire is for students to run excitedly through St. Peter’s College gates to commence their secondary schooling as a Year 7 student, and walk out at the end of Year 12, with confidence, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of positivity about their future lives.

We are a proudly Catholic community with a focus on Christ at the centre of our learning. Servicing both the Clyde North and Cranbourne residents, we are committed to continuous improvement and have a strong focus

on the development of the whole person, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

It takes a village to raise a child. It is a wellused statement. I invite you to attend our Discovery Evenings where you will witness how this statement comes alive at St. Peter’s College as together we strive to develop the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world.

I look forward to meeting you at one of our evenings. Chris Black, Principal.

Book online at stpeters.vic.edu.au or phone our Registrar Wendy Height 5990 7777.

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2023 & 2024 applications now being accepted. There are very limited vacancies now available for 2022 enrolments STUDENT LED TOURS Are held on Fridays or we can organise a Private Tour time to suit you and your family.

Your place to attend can be secured via our website home page. Book A Tour icon at www.stpeters.vic.edu.au CONTACT Did you know all of your enrolment requirements can be completed online?

Contact our Registrar Mrs Wendy Height through our website Enrolment Enquiries Form or visit our website Enrolments pages that are tailored to guide you through the process of Researching and Applying for enrolment. www.stpeters.vic.edu.au “Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world” Our desire is for students to run excitedly through St. Peter’s College gates to commence their Secondary schooling, and walk out at the end of Year 12 with confidence, a sense of purpose, and feeling positive about their lives.

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NEW YORK BARBER THROUGH THE DECADES

More than a cut above 25 years ago in 1997, hairdresser Mario Fallace took over a hair salon located in the heart of Berwick on Gloucester Avenue. Originally named Tomars Hairdressing, and later rebranded in 2019 to Fallachi Hair, the salon, as well as Mario have become a staple in the Berwick community, building an extensive, loyal clientele over the years with some clients having been there since they opened their doors 25 years ago.

Fallachi Hair were also recently named as finalists at the 2021 Australian Hair Industry Awards.

The talented Fallachi Hair team are known for their exceptional customer service, which will soon be paired with a brand new salon Fallachi Hair will be undergoing extensive renovations to create a brand new look and hair salon experience for the Berwick community.

The salon will be closed from Friday, 15 April until Wednesday, 11 May, so stay tuned!

In 2014, Mario decided it was time to bring a true barber experience to Berwick, and thus New York Barbers was launched. Fast forward 8 years and it has become an award winning barbershop, recently being named the Australian Modern Barber Business of the Year and Best Barbershop Design at the 2021 Australian Modern Barber Awards.

Fallachi Hair is located at 14 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick. Visit fallachihair.com.au for more.

New York Barbers is located at 30 Adams Lane, Berwick. Visit newyorkbarbers.com.au for more.

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SMALL BUSINESS THE HEART OF CASEY

Little Sparrow Cafe Pairing its very own Bohemian Coffee Blend with an extensive selection of delectable cakes, Little Sparrow is very serious about coffee. With highly skilled baristas on site, Little Sparrow uses state of the art equipment to ensure that high standards are consistently reached. The eatery also boasts a selection of cakes, pastries, danishes, and warm cinnamon scrolls, alongside other savory options. K274, Level 2, Westfield Fountain Gate, Narre Warren.

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Berwick Footwear Berwick Footwear has been your local footwear expert for over 40 years, as an Australian owned and operated business. Believing in quality service and quality footwear for everyone, Berwick Footwear offers dress shoes, slippers, boots, slip-ons, orthotics, sneakers and everything in between. Visit the friendly team at Berwick Footwear. 2/52 High Street, Berwick.

Phone (03) 9707 1506 or visit www.berwickfootwear.com.au.

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Berwick Bulk Foods Bulk Foods is a small family owned retail shop

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in the heart of Berwick Village that sells all your pantry needs, unpackaged. This includes nuts, seeds, flours, pulses, grains, sugars and dried fruits in bulk., and also offers fresh, locally sourced honey and freshly made nut butters.

There are also gravity fed confectionery dispensers and kombucha on tap! In late 2018, Bulk Foods made it a mission to provide the local community with zero waste alternatives.

The store is family operated and works closely with its sister store Go Vita Berwick. 9a Blackburne Square, Berwick.

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A Touch of Dutch Beginning in 2009 with the retail store’s opening, it soon became apparent that A Touch of Dutch’s customers and the wider community wanted more. The online store was revamped in 2017, adding improved stock integration with the physical store, better courier prices, a wider product range and a new website. Now, A Touch of Dutch is proud to show the community what modern Dutch food is all about. 3 & 4, 48-50 High Street, Berwick.

Phone (03) 9707 2542 or visit www. atouchofdutch.com.au.

Go Vita As a well-known and established health food shop in Blackburne Square, Ross and Lynda have owned Go Vita Berwick since 2012, and the store has run for 40 years.

Both Ross and Lynda have a background in the wellness industry.

Go Vita is all about expert advice and exceptional customer service, whether it’s cosmetics, vitamins, food or nutrition, the store has qualified staff members to assist you on your health journey. 10 Blackburne Square, Berwick.

Phone (03) 9707 1148 or visit www.govitaberwick.com.au.

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Smartronic With stores in Lynbrook and Hampton Park, Smartonic is your one stop shop for all your mobile phone, tablet and smartwatch needs.

Cases and covers, screen protectors and repairs, cables and cords, speakers, power banks and every accessory you could ever need can be found at a Smartronic store. With knowledgeable, friendly staff to help you, Smartronic provides honest service and the best quality products.

Phone 0466 664 251, email gbpaustraliaelectronics@gmail.com or search ‘Smartronic Phone Repairs and Accessories’ on Facebook.

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Unique Curtains When investing in custom made curtains, blinds or accessories, you deserve personalised service. As an owner operated business, customers have the benefit of dealing directly with Amanda, an expert in her trade. Providing one-on-one consultations from start to finish, you’ll receive excellent quality products and friendly service. Whether you are looking for a bold and bright finish or something more subtle, Unique Curtains have a vast range of choices. 9 Blackburne Square, Berwick.

Phone (03) 9707 3577 or visit www.uniquecurtainsvic.com.au.

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La Baguette Berwick Having owned La Baguette Berwick for five years, Mush Rahaman has faced his fair share of challenges in the past few years. Facing these hurdles head on and making the most out of each of them, La Baguette has received a fresh new lift to the restaurant including outdoor seating. Mush and the La Baguette team love their customers and are proud to be a part of the Casey and Berwick communities. 26 Adams Lane, Berwick.

Phone (03) 9796 2895 or visit www.labaguettecafe.com.au.

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Star Tech Prestige Star Tech Prestige specialises in the service and repair of Mercedes Benz, Audi, BMW, Skoda, Volkswagen and other high end European vehicles. Equipped with the latest state of the art technology in vehicle diagnostics that puts Star Tech miles ahead of just about anyone else in the industry.

As well as providing servicing and repairs, Star Tech also provides roadworthy testing and pre-purchase car inspections. Star Tech Prestige welcomes all makes and models of vehicle and has over 30 years of experience in the industry. 10/2 Northey Road, Lynbrook.

Phone (03) 8782 0711 or visit www.startechprestige.com.au.

Brember Funerals As a Melbourne-based funeral home, Brember Family Funeral Directors has over 35 years of collective experience supporting families through the loss of loved ones. Directed by Chris Brember, the team prides itself on delivering services that are affordable but still of the highest quality service.

Brember Family Funerals’ mission is to provide dignity, respect and professional care at all times and to honor the life of your loved one. Regardless of your religious or cultural requirements, Brember Family Funerals will help you to celebrate your loved one. 20/167 Princes Highway, Hallam.

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Lava Cafe has a great selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner items for you to choose from.

With a friendly team of staff who are more than happy to help customers, the cafe also caters to a wide variety of dietary requirements. Lava Cafe’s passion is to deliver a truly unique experience, using real food made in-house by real people, often using local produce. 25 High Street, Berwick.

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Lots of Fins At Lots of Fins Aquarium, you will be amazed at the variety of supplies, products and services available, as well as the varieties of fish available. With a knowledgeable team of staff, Lots of Fins is the one stop shop for all your tropical fish and aquatic plant needs. Selling aquarium filters, lights, fish food, test kits and more, you will find what you need at Lots of Fins. 96 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren.

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Men dress well at Harry’s

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New Season now in Stock. Winter’s latest range includes Industrie, Nena and Pasadena, Kiss Chacey, James Harper, English Laundry, Nana Judy, Ferracini, Superga, Nomadic Paradise, Bamboozld, City Club, Riders by Lee, LTB Jeans, AK Demire and more. The store also stocks accessories such as wallets, bags, cufflinks and shoes. And now new to Harrys Shoe brands Nike, Vans, New Balance, Skechers and ASICS. Open seven days a week at 9 Loveridge Walk, Berwick.

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Get out and have fun!

Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House manager, Jo Davey.

During 2021 Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House connected with many in our community online, hosting Facebook live Yoga sessions, Kids in the Kitchen cooking classes, which included some celebrity chef visitors, virtual discos among other activities. Jo told us that “Whilst Brentwood has been in the community for over 13 years, the lockdown activities we ran provided people a safe and less imi-

tating way to connect with the house”.

After a last minute cancellation of their open day last year, the team are ready to go for this year’s event on Sunday 1 May from 10am till 1pm. With face painting, market stalls, food vans and performances, it is going to be a great day to see what is on offer in our local area! “In true Frozen style, it feels like for the ‘first time in forever’ that we can fling open the gates and welcome everyone in to see what we offer, what our hirers offer and to hear from the

community” Jo says with a laugh.

As always, the House is open for our community to pop in and see the facilities and let the team know what they want from the House. Do you have a skill you can share? Or have an interest you want to learn more about?

Let the team know and they will do everything they can to make it happen.

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The Neighbourhood House sector has always been a strong hold in the community and in the last two years they have really shone in their local communities and this is true for Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House in Berwick. “The last two years have taken their toll on the community, as we have all seen but being able to welcome people back to the house and have people join us this year who only ‘met us’ last year through our lockdown activities, is what this place is about” says

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Join the Cathy-Lea class Children have missed many opportunities to shine through covid lockdowns. Don’t let them miss out any longer. Get your child into activities that will help them grow into confident, creative, co-ordinated and resilient adults.

Dance, Music and Drama at Cathy-Lea Studios are now accepting enrolments for Term 2. Take a free trial class. Receive a free gift on enrolment. Enjoy family discounts and unlimited class passes. Choose from many options 6 days a week.

Recognised as the premier performing arts school in the Casey-Cardinia region, CathyLea studios have been training boys and girls from pre-school to professional levels since 1991.

The studio is renowned for its high standards, triple-threat training, and familyfriendly community. Students of all abilities shine through expert training in recognised syllabi including Cecchetti International Ballet, Australian Teachers of Dancing and AMEB. Cathy-Lea is also a provider of VCE and VET Dance.

For toddlers from 18 months, parent-supported Dance and Acrobatics classes establish musicality, movement and socialisation skills.

Boys and girls aged 2-5 love the highly awarded “Ready Set Dance” and “Ready Set Ballet” programs learning confidence, co-ordination and creativity. Classes are jam-packed with engaging music, bright props and fun routines.

School-aged students can choose from Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Commercial, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre, Musical Production and Singing lessons. They perform in concerts, competitions, cabarets and community events and have opportunities to take examinations and assessments.

Cathy-Lea Studios are sure to have a class that meets your needs.

Adult Jazz, Tap and Ballet classes cater for those who have danced before and beginner dancers.

Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice and Drum lessons are offered in the music school.

Cathy-Lea graduates have studied at the Australian Ballet School, the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School, Brent Street Studios, Sydney Dance Company, Patrick Studios Australia, Melbourne City Ballet Company, The Ministry of Dance, Kelly Aykers Studios, Dance Spectrum and CollArts and perform professionally in Australia and overseas.

All abilities recreational classes develop confidence, creativity and co-ordination, and can be taken for fun, fitness and friendship.

Students with disabilities are included across our programs as well as in dedicated ‘Special Stars’ classes.

The Elite Training Program provides talented and dedicated students extension training, performance opportunities and preparation for performing arts careers. Teachers are professional performing artists, highly qualified

coaches and master educators.

With over 150 classes per week in Dance, Music and Drama on offer, Cathy-Lea Studios are sure to have a class that meets your needs.

Please contact office@cathy-lea.com or 97047324, or visit the website www.cathy-lea.com for more information or to book your free trial class.

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Celebrating our 70th year Finning & Company Pty. Ltd. was first established in 1952 under the name of “Cranbourne Real Estate and Business Agency“ by the late Mr. Jack Finning and Mrs. Lorraine Finning and it is now one the most prominent and active Real Estate agencys in the Cranbourne and Casey Districts.

They have served the Real Estate Property needs of Cranbourne and the surrounding areas for over 70 Years now and our entire Company philosophy has and always will be “Client Benefit Based“ to ensure that they always deliver a standard of real estate service which their clients will remember for all of the right reasons.

Hard work, solid training and ethical dealings with clients have enabled Finning First National to win and receive numerous industry awards for both the office and individual Sales people over the years reinforcing that they are on track with their clients needs.

In July 2016 First National Finning achieved another milestone with a change of ownership to three current staff members, Dean Tucker, Rick Lauretta, Jason Brown and Ricks’ brother John Lauretta to steer the company on to its next generation of community service and yet maintain its family connection to John and Lorraine Tucker and the founders of the modern day company.

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Veterans lead march

By Marcus Uhe A stunning late-April morning welcomed crowds across the City of Casey for Anzac Day services on Monday 25 April as the community came together to pay their respects to servicemen and women, past and present.

Dawn services were held at Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Pearcedale and Hampton Park, before patrons lined High Street in both Berwick and Cranbourne for the traditional marches.

Further ceremonies were also held at Greg Clydesdale Square in Cranbourne and the Berwick War Memorial.

Full coverage of the Anzac Day services on pages 10 and 11

Iraq veteran Stuart Couch and a World War Two veteran lead the Anzac Day March down High Street in Cranbourne.

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Funding shortfall

By Eleanor Wilson Casey Council claims its vital services are being shortchanged by State Government costshifting.

The council cited a shortfall in funding for school crossing programs and immunisation services and a “significant financial burden” with the introduction of waste charges.

It comes as the City of Casey’s 2022-23 Draft Budget estimated council would see a reduction

of 59.6 per cent or $16.7 million less in capital grants in 2022/23 from the State Government.

Earlier in the month, the Age reported a number of councils in Victoria’s seven growth areas - including Melton, Wyndham, Hume, Mitchell, Whittlesea, Cardinia and Casey claimed they had “been left to fund a greater proportion of libraries and school crossing supervisors, and identified child health services and the fire services as key examples of costshifting”.

The cost-shifting claims came to light after Infrastructure Victoria urged the State Government to invest in the construction of new community services in key growth areas throughout the state, to assist with heavy costs councils are struggling to pay.

Infrastructure Victoria wants Melbourne’s growth areas to receive up to $200,000 each from the State Government to plan aquatic centres, and an additional $100,000 to begin planning to build libraries, and add extra cash

to help build them.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said City of Casey welcomed Infrastructure Victoria’s recommendations.

“Council has not been able to determine any discernable upward or downward trend among cost contributions from the State Government towards services for our community, but we do face funding challenges across some services,” Ms Duff said.

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By Marcus Uhe Botanic Ridge veteran Stuart Couch is using Anzac Day to raise awareness of the Young Veterans group.

Established by Chris and Scott May, Afghanistan veterans who grew up in Berwick, Young Veterans is a volunteer run and operated group open to anyone who has served in the regular or reserve armed forces.

Mr Couch, who served two tours of Iraq, is a volunteer with Young Veterans South East Melbourne and said the group was about connectig those who have experienced similar incidents and telling stories that people would understand.

“It’s about social interactions, celebrating Anzac Day all year round, catching up with like-minded people and sharing that brotherhood and camaraderie,” Mr Couch said.

“Most of the guys that I served with are spread around the country so catching up with them is difficult due to distance.

“Young Veterans helps to make new bonds and friendships in your local community.”

Events run by the group include camping trips, sailing lessons, barbecues, dinners at local restaurants and RSLs. Veterans are also encouraged to pitch hobbies and projects with a community or group focus.

“If you’ve got an idea of something you want to do, we’ll support you, as long as it involves other people.”

Young Veterans operates separately from RSL groups, as some veterans suffer from the incorrect perception that RSL groups are only for those that served in the World Wars, The Korean War or Vietnam, according to Mr Couch, a committee member at the Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL. He said one of the primary roles of the group was to ensure former defence members

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Stuart Couch is a volunteer for Young Veterans. 277644 had someone to talk to in times of need.

Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare published in September 2021 found the suicide rate compared to the Australian population for ex-service males was 24 per cent higher, and 102 per cent higher for exservice women.

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the experiences of the original ANZACs. “Some struggle with living up to the idea of what a veteran is if they’re not running on beaches at Gallipoli, and if they haven’t faced the same type of warfare, their experiences don’t equate to the same thing,” Mr Couch said.

“As soldiers we’re always taught to move forward to the next objective but sometimes

when you fall into a hole it’s hard to find your way out.”

“You need somebody to reach in and help you get out and put you in a positive direction.”

To get involved with the Young Veterans group or to find your local chapter, visit youngveterans.com.au/ Young Veterans interested in connecting with the South East Melbourne Chapter can join their Facebook group, Young Veterans South East Melbourne.

If the contents in this story has raised concerns for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue, at beyondblue.org.au/ Veterans experiencing mental health concerns are encouraged to contact Open Arms on their 24-hour support service line at 1800 011 046 or head to openarms.gov.au/about/ our-story

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Libs to aid on housing

By Marcus Uhe

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By Marcus Uhe Independent candidate Ravi Ragupathy has drawn the highest place on the election ballot voting card for the seat of Holt.

It comes as candidate nominations came to a close on Thursday 21 April before the Declaration of Nominees on Friday 22 April.

The number one spot is considered an advantage in that it secures the donkey vote, where preferences are recorded by disenfranchised or disinterested voters by simply following the order in which the candidates appear on the ballot paper.

Labor’s Cassandra Fernando received second place, while Ranj Perera from the Liberal party has the final place on the ballot.

Eight candidates will contest the seat of Holt, which has been vacated by the retiring Anthony Byrne MP, after 22 years.

The candidates in order of the ballot are

as follows: Independent Ravi Ragupathy, Cassandra Fernando from the Australian Labor Party, Gerardine Hansen of United Australia Party, Sandy Ambard from Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Gregory Saldana of the Australian Federation Party, Liberal Democrats’ Matthew Nunez-Silva, Sujit Mathew from The Greens and Ranj Perera of the Liberal Party of Australia.

Holt covers the vast majority of City of Casey suburbs, from Hampton Park down to the coastal villages of Blind Bight, Warneet and Tooradin.

In La Trobe, incumbent Jason Wood will be top of the ballot for voters in Clyde North and Dalmore when they head to the polls next month, as he seeks his fourth consecutive victory.

As with Holt, Mr Wood will be one of eight contesting the seat.

The other candidates for La Trobe (in ballot order) are Hadden Ervin of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Michael Schilling of The Australian Greens, Merryn Mott of United Australia Party, Abhimanyu (Abi) Kumar of the Australian Labor Party, Rebecca Skinner of Australian Federation Party, Michael Abelman of Liberal Democratic Party and Helen Jeges of Animal Justice Party.

While in Julian Hill’s seat of Bruce, five challengers will look to break a 26-year Labor stronghold.

Christine Skrobo, representing the Liberal Democrat Party, is first on the ballot paper, followed by Matt Babet from the United Australia Party, Hayley Deans from Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Mr Hill, Liberal’s James Moody and The Greens’ Matthew Kirwan.

The Bruce electorate encompasses the suburbs of Hallam, Endeavour Hills and Doveton.

A deposit of five per cent will be guaranteed for 50,000 first home buyers each year enter the property market under a Federal Liberal Government, according to Liberal candidate for the seat of Holt, Ranj Perera.

The New Home Guarantee is one of multiple measures to ease cost of living pressures, along with a recent cut to the fuel excise from 44 cents per litre to 22 cents per litre and a maximum tax refund of $1500 for employees earning between $48,000 and $90,000, an increase of $420, as announced in the Federal Budget last month.

Mr Perera said supporting Victorians to buy their own homes and easing cost of living pressures was a key priority of the Liberal Government.

“This positive plan means more families into homes sooner, giving certainty and stability to tens of thousands across the nation,” he said.

“Only the Liberal Government has a real plan to get families into their first home and keep more money in people’s pockets.”

Mr Perera’s comments follow contributions from Greens candidate Sujit Mathew and Labor’s Cassandra Fernando in last week’s Cranbourne Star News, who outlined their plans to ease cost of living pressures for Holt residents.

Mr Mathew said The Greens would increase income support payments to $88 per day from July 2023, as part of the Liveable Income Guarantee announced in March, and impose a billionaires’ tax, which would be repurposed to build public housing accommodation.

Labor’s Powering Australia plan would cut power bills by $275 a year by 2025 and 465,000 free TAFE places would be made available over the next four years, Ms Fernando said.

Labor would also implement a National Housing and Homelessness plan to address the housing crisis, according to Ms Fernando.

The Palmer United Candidate for Holt was contacted for comment.

‘Thugs’ jailed for violent home invasion

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Two “violent thugs” have been jailed over a terrifying invasion and attack on a family at home in Carrum Downs.

Daniel Heaven, 32, and Patrick Iaulualo, 28, caught an Uber to the property as the victims slept shortly after midnight on Sunday 18 October 2020, sentencing County Court of Victoria judge Paul Lacava said on 6 April.

The ensuing attack only lasted two minutes, but long enough to inflict “extreme fear” and violence on the awoken occupants, Judge Lacava said.

Heaven and Iaulualo – described by the judge as “violent thugs” - pleaded guilty to charges including home invasion and common law assault.

Judge Lacava said the two men were clearly at the house for the sole purpose of carrying out violence.

Iaulualo, who was on a four-day bender on cocaine and alcohol at the time, instigated the

attack after hearing that one of his associates had a business dispute with one of the residents.

The residents stirred awake at a commotion. They were confronted by Iaulualo kicking in the screen door until it caved in.

“What do you want?” a male resident yelled.

“I want to fight,” Iaulualo replied.

A resident struck Iaulualo several times with a baseball bat, fending off Heaven and Iaulualo out of the doorway.

Iaulualo “shaped up” in a fighting stance and went back in. He and Heaven then assaulted the male.

The victim suffered a broken nose, bruising to his face, eye and jaw and cuts to his throat.

Heaven struck the male’s son in the head with the butane torch, inflicting head, back and eye injuries.

After a resident called triple-0, the offenders left in the same Uber car that they’d arrived in.

Iaulualo had five prior convictions at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court including weapons, assault with a weapon, stalking and intervention order offences, the judge noted.

The former Hallam Senior College student, underage state rugby player and father of three was a New Zealand citizen and therefore at risk of deportation due to his criminality.

Heaven, who grew up in Mordialloc, had previously been jailed for aggravated burglary and intentionally causing injury.

Judge Lacava assessed both men’s rehabilitation prospects as “guarded”, depending on them staying drug and alcohol free.

Iaulualo was jailed for four-and-a-half years including a three-year non-parole period.

His term includes 420 days already served in pre-sentence custody.

Heaven was jailed for up to four years and three months, including 255 days served in pre-sentence detention.

He is eligible for parole after two years and nine months.

Ranj Perera declared supporting Victorians to buy their own homes and easing cost of living pressures to be a “key priority” of the Liberal Government.

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Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I love having a laugh with my friends and mates.

What did you love about what you did for work?

Being challenged to do the best that I could.

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From a national population of under five million at the time, more than 400,000 Australians enlisted to serve in World War I.

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The ANZACS were all volunteers, there was no conscription at the time.

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Anzac biscuits were traditionally square, hard tack biscuits that many men were said to have broken their teeth on. It became one of the soldiers’ staple foods and could be ground down to make porridge, thicken a stew, fried as fritters and was even comically described to be used as souveniers that could be passed onto generations.

Who is the best person you’ve worked with?

I honestly cannot single out one person, I would be lying.

What would your last meal be?

A roast, either pork or lamb, with vegetables.

What is your most memorable moment?

The march out from the School of Infantry, or receiving my Paratrooper Wings.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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

John F Kennedy, Michael Jackson and Queen Elizabeth II. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading?

The news, Channel Seven, radio, and Great Southern Land.

Veteran David McCormack. 278504 If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

Marinated pork ribs with chips, cheese, tomato and gravy.

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Always active, disciplined and respectable What was your first job?

A paperboy in the mornings and afternoons.

The pub’s best, better tips.

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News, weather and Facebook.

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By Marcus Uhe Clyde CFA members have been called to two incidents at the intersection of Ballarto Rd and Clyde Five Ways Rd in Clyde in the last week.

On Tuesday 26 April the CFA was notified of a car accident at 4.15pm, where one car had overturned and landed on its roof.

Four CFA trucks and volunteer firefighters from Clyde and Berwick brigades responded, along with Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria, a CFA spokesperson said.

Two people were taken to hospital by Am-

bulance Victoria in need of first aid.

“The scene was handed over to Victoria Police soon after,” said the CFA spokesperson.

On Wednesday 27 April police said an investigation is ongoing.

It follows an earlier incident on Saturday 23 April where CFA volunteers and Fire Rescue Victoria members attended a crash involving two vehicles around 3.30pm.

Traffic was diverted for two hours and a child was taken to hospital with minor injuries, the CFA said.

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By Karen Sweeney, AAP The officer who cradled dying police officer Rodney Miller in 1998 says he repeated a description of his attackers over and over as if he had memorised it.

Sergeant Helen Poke was among the first on the scene on 16 August when Senior Constable Miller and Sergeant Gary Silk were shot while staking out an armed robbery target.

They had pulled over a car near the Silky Emperor restaurant in Moorabbin when they were fired upon. Sgt Silk was shot three times and died beside their unmarked police car.

Sen Const Miller managed to run back to the restaurant, collapsing in the driveway.

Jason Roberts, 41, is charged with murdering both officers. He has pleaded not guilty to those charged, but has admitted 10 armed robbery offences.

Prosecutors allege Roberts fired a .38 calibre round that struck Sgt Silk in the chest. He was hit twice more, in the hip and head, with .357 rounds prosecutors attribute to convicted killer Bandali Debs’ weapon.

It’s argued Roberts, from Cranbourne, was directly liable for Sgt Silk’s murder, that he aided and abetted Debs, or there was a joint criminal enterprise between the two.

The single shot that killed Sen Const Miller was a .38 calibre round alleged to have come from Debs’ weapon.

It’s alleged Roberts is guilty of Sen Const Miller’s murder by aiding and abetting Debs

Jason Roberts is led out of court. or through a joint criminal enterprise.

Central to the case is whether there were two offenders at the scene - something officers who recorded Sen Const Miller’s final words say he was sure of.

Picture: AAP Sgt Poke was 200 metres away when the call for help came in and she arrived at the scene within 20 seconds to see one officer leaning against his car looking distressed.

She saw a body nearby and another col-

league warned her “don’t look”.

She was among the first to reach Sen Const Miller after he was located, cradling him in her lap and reassuring him.

He repeated the same phrase over and over as if he had memorised it, she said.

“He kept the same order - get them, I’m f***ed, two offenders, one on foot, six foot, dark hair, checked shirt, dark Hyundai - and then we’d go back to the start,” she said.

Lou Gerardi was also quick to arrive at the scene after driving up to 150km/h to reach the officers in minutes.

“I didn’t lift my foot until we got there,” he said, breaking down when he described seeing Sgt Silk’s body slumped on the grassy verge.

He heard a surprisingly calm voice on the police radio say Sen Const Miller was found.

Mr Gerardi held Sen Const Miller’s hand as the dying officer told him “I’m f***ed” and to “get them c***s”.

Both say Sen Const Miller referenced multiple offenders, though both acknowledged they had not used “offenders” in their statements.

Sgt Poke said she had been told by a detective at the time to leave Sen Const Miller’s description of the offenders out of her statement - against police policy.

The jury trial before Justice Stephen Kaye is continuing.

Casey City short-changed

Casey chair of administrators Nolene Duff said council is footing a larger proportion of the bill for State Government shared community investments. 234014 cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

From page 1 “City of Casey welcomes Infrastructure Victoria’s recommendation to increase funding to local governments to plan and construct libraries and aquatic recreation centres across growth area municipalities. “ One funding challenge for the council is the shared investment in school crossings, for which the State Government currently aims to provide a 50 per cent subsidy.

Casey Council said over the last four years it has received an average of 41 per cent funding from the State Government for the provision of school crossing services.

“Over the last four years Council has received approximately 41 per cent in 2018/19, to 38 per cent in 2019/20, to 45 per cent in 2020/21, to now 40 per cent in 2021/22,” Ms Duff said.

Ms Duff said the shortfall was due to the fact the subsidy calculation did not reflect the true council cost of staffing a crossing site and did not take into account the addition of new school builds and crossing sites across the council.

Council also said State funding for child immunisation services had not kept up to date with the cost of delivering the service to a growing municipality.

“Immunisation delivered by Council as part of its child health services costs Council approximately $535,000 (2021/22) to deliver 84 public infant immunisation sessions, targeted

child catch-up programs to newly arrived residents and attending 29 secondary schools,” Ms Duff said.

“The State Government currently funds around $150,000 towards the cost of this service.”

In 2019, Casey Council wrote to the Minister for Health in an attempt to improve immunisation subsidy payments for local government immunisation programs.

The council also raised concerns about the financial burden of continually rising waste service costs.

Ms Duff said waste service standards, including the state mandated requirement for council to provide four bins to homes by 2030, would place “significant financial pressure on growth council such as the City of Casey”.

“These waste service costs will be borne by council and its ratepayers, for example, as a direct result of landfill levy increases and contract pressures, in the Draft 2022/23 Budget the standard waste charge is proposed to increase by $32,” she said.

“Council is continuing to advocate to the State Government for a fairer distribution of Landfill Levy proceeds to invest in important environmental initiatives for the Casey community. ” Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane’s office was contacted but did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Witness call Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in Hallam in the early hours of Wednesday 20 April.

Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have been told a 23-year-old Endeavour Hills man was walking eastbound on the Princes Highway in Hallam between 12am and 12.30am. The man walked out into traffic with multiple cars swerving to avoid him, before he crossed onto the southern side of the road.

A vehicle pulled over to check on the man and observed an unknown man exit a white hatch-back with a small spoiler, between Tinks Road and Raven Crescent, and strike the victim with a large baton or potentially a baseball bat, police say.

The 23-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING Star News reporters took to the streets in Clyde and Berwick to take the temperature of voters ahead of next month’s federal election.

Many were undecided on who to vote for, but knew what they wanted in a federal government.

Here’s what they had to say.

Amparasan: “The train station is a main (priority), especially the Clyde extension.”

Raaida: “We want anyone who wants the best for the community.”

Shelly: “(The Government’s performance) hasn’t been too bad but we’ve been left out down here with the Council being shipped out. Nothing’s been done.”

John: “Fix up the health system, for everyone involved.”

Jenny: “I’ll be voting Liberal. I think they’re for more adequate at doing their job.

“No Government is perfect but I think

they’ve done a good job. I feel confident in their leadership “The roads are driving everybody crazy.”

Katherine: “Climate change is certainly on the agenda, as well as refugees and aged care.“ “I probably have been a long term Labor voter because I’m more interested in social issues.“ “I feel really strongly about the Government not really governing for all. If the LNP get back in, I hope they have a new leader.“ Following the City of Casey’s announcement of a 0.25 per cent rate rise for the 2022-23 financial year, locals took to Facebook to express their frustration.

Tam Roos: Oh surprise, surprise. A rate rise!

Maybe council might want to give us something for the rise! Like clean up all the dead tree limbs laying around for over six months.

Pay for fencing where land is shared with

them! Always happy to up the rates but what do we actually get as a community! You are a disgrace Casey council!

Debbie Jones: Not sure where they put this money.. MHN department don’t even see kids over eight months old over this way.

Paul Alan: Shock horror lol.

Plans to upgrade the Doveton Pool were announced at last week’s City of Casey council meeting.

Our readers were pleased with this news as the pool had previously been at risk of being demolished under a previous proposal in early 2021.

Peter McKill: I live in Cranbourne and this upgrade in Doveton is long overdue. Here’s hoping it is done quickly and on budget ready for next summer.

Sarah Wogan: Glad to know they’ve decided to keep it!

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Inner Wheel Club of Narre Warren members are inviting locals to step out with them at Wilson Botanic Park next Friday, as they walk to raise money for stem cell cord blood research.

The tranquil setting of the gardens will be the backdrop for the club’s Two for Ten walk where participants donate a $10 registration fee to take part in the two kilometre charity walk.

The largest female service club in the world, Inner Wheel’s Australia branch has been supporting stem cell from cord blood research for 20 years and has raised more than four million dollars for the cause.

Inner Wheel Narre Warren cord blood director Anne McGill was responsible for establishing the project when she was Inner Wheel Australia president in the early 2000s.

“It was in its infancy at that time and we wanted to work with a project that would grow with Inner Wheel,” she said.

Current club president Linda Wallace en-

couraged members of the public to join in the club’s second annual walkathon.

“Anyone can join us and they can register on the day,” she said.

Cord blood is regarded as one of the most valuable tools being used in blood disease research and is contributing to finding cures for the treatments of leukaemia, strokes, heart disease and other autoimmune diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis and Cerebral Palsy.

It contains a diverse mixture of important cells, including stem cells and is a particularly rich source of haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which have the ability to create and heal our organs, blood and the immune system.

Because of their “youth”, stem cells from umbilical cord blood are among the most flexible and potent in the body.

Earlier in the month the local club invited prominent cord blood researcher Professor Suzie Miller to chat about her work in the field.

Professor Miller, who is research group head

Inner Wheel Narre Warren members are looking forward to stepping out for a good cause. 277825 of neuro-development and neuro-protection at Hudson Institute of Medical Research, explained Inner Wheel’s grants allow researchers to assemble ‘seed funding’ - enabling initial research to be completed and essentially lifts the ground-breaking project off the ground.

The local Inner Wheel club, along with scientists from the Hudson Institute will be meeting at the entry gate to Berwick’s Wilson Botanic Park for a 10am start next Friday.

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Pledges flood in for pool

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The City of Casey’s proposed $21 million upgrade of the Doveton Pool has received pledges of support from a range of Bruce’s Federal election candidates.

Once slated for destruction, the 50-metre pool would be renewed under the plan, along with the Pool in the Park main building and car park.

The upgraded parkland would include splash-play and be made accessible yearround. The three smaller pools would be demolished.

On 19 April, the council committed $10.5 million while seeking the remainder from state and federal governments.

Last year, Bruce MP Julian Hill – along with residents, sport and residents’ groups – was outraged by the council’s original shock proposal to demolish the pools and replace them with parkland.

Mr Hill said he was “overjoyed the council has had a change of heart and listened to the Doveton community.”

“I will work with the community to fight for funding as the design and business case are completed,” the Labor MP said.

“The Liberals have done nothing for Doveton and just make hollow promises, but if a Federal Labor Government is elected I am very confident that the Doveton Pool in the Park will receive funding.”

Liberal candidate James Moody said if elected, he’d advocate for federal support.

“Speaking to residents of Doveton, I know just how dissatisfied they were that the pool was being demolished.

“It was another blow to Doveton and another instance of it being left behind.

“With this commitment I am now able to, if elected, advocate for support for this project federally - something Doveton desperately

Federal Member for Bruce Julian Hill MP said he is “very confident” a Federal Labor Government will allocate funding for the upgrade of the Doveton Pool. 231126 needs and has not received across the suburb over the last few years.

“This is the change I will bring to Doveton and surrounds which is why I’ve already met with clubs like the Doveton Football Club, Doveton Cricket Club and Dandenong Cricket Club.”

Greens candidate Matthew Kirwan welcomed Casey’s response to the “huge community groundswell”.

“An incoming Federal Government should make a significant financial contribution as this is the heart and soul of Doveton.”

State MP Gabrielle Williams, the member for Dandenong, said any funding requests

would “form part of future budget processes”.

“The Doveton Pool proposal has significantly improved from the initial plans that were put forward last year.

“There remains further detailed planning work to do and I look forward to working alongside Council and our federal government representatives to progress the plan in the time ahead.”

Greg Pargeter, whose late father and former mayor Syd Pargeter was a driving force to build the pool in the 1960s, said the council’s reversal was due to “community power”.

A council survey last year found 94 per cent of respondents were in favour of

keeping the pool.

It was time for state and federal governments to invest in the health and well-being of the Doveton and Eumemmerring communities, Mr Pargeter said.

“The local MPs need to demonstrate their commitment to one of the most disadvantaged communities in South East Melbourne.

“I think this will be money well invested and the benefits will be enjoyed by future generations.”

Doveton-Eumemmerring Township Association spokesperson Sean Balfour was “ecstactic“ while watching the council’s administrators endorse the proposal.

“I’m over the moon. We have to now get the funding from state and federal governments.

“Regardless, the council now has a plan not to remove the pool.”

With the permanent waterslide to be demolished, Mr Balfour hoped there would be inflatable waterslides still on offer.

The upgraded plant room should provide solar or alternative-powered heating for the pool, he said.

Mr Balfour also welcomed potentially a longer open season for the pool, though that was yet to be finalised.

Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association spokesperson Brendan Browne was “reasonably happy” but “we still don’t have a guaranteed outcome”.

“We are certainly hoping that some funding will come from other levels of government, because that pool is an important part of the community and it’s been allowed to run down over a number of years.

“It is important that as new housing developments go up in Casey, that the older areas are not forgotten about and don’t lose out to cost-cutting by the Council.”

No ’knockout blow’ landed in election stoush Despite gaffes and controversies, there has been no “knockout blow” in the 21 May federal election sparring so far, says a politics expert.

Monash University politics senior lecturer Dr Zareh Ghazarian said election polls seem to have been locked in for a comfortable Labor win for some months.

Labor’s two-party preferred polling hadn’t dipped below 53 per cent since last year.

“It suggests there is not much volatility in the electorate and that people already made up their minds a while back – which is particularly troubling for the Government.”

The major parties still have ‘fairly unpopular leaders”, Dr Ghazarian said.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s popularity had elevated slightly in the opening weeks, despite controversy around Warringah candidate Katherine Deves.

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese’s isolation from the campaign due to Covid illness – after a first week dominated by his unemployment rate gaffe - was so far having little impact.

“Unless (the illness) had gone on a bit longer I can’t see it having an impact on Labor’s performance in the polls.

“Because it was in the second week, there’s still plenty of time for the Opposition leader to take part in the final weeks of the campaign.”

So far, the campaign themes followed a “fairly standard policy pattern”. The Coalition had hammered issues such as the economy and jobs, and the ALP also the economy, cost of living, health and education.

After a subdued Easter and Anzac Day period, Dr Ghazarian expects campaigning and advertising to be “frenzied” ahead of 9 May – when early voting centres open.

“I’d expect a lot of people to vote early like the last time around.“ In the meantime, voters can expect a barrage of campaign ads across TV, social media, print, and radio.

“This will be when the campaign budget will be largely spent, in that goal to attract as many voters as they can.

“It will focus on what the Government has done, and what it will do in the future.”

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Brooke in the ‘hot seat’ at Hamilton at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

Brooke at the Comedy Festival performing at the Melbourne Town Hall with Em Rusciano.

Brooke Custerson, born and bred in Pearcedale, has made her professional musical theatre debut in Hamilton: An American Musical in Melbourne.

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Prior to landing the gig in Hamilton, Brooke’s favourite gig was at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with Em Rusciano.

A young Pearcedale-born and bred drummer has landed her dream gig playing in the Melbourne production of Hamilton: An American Musical, as SHELBY BROOKS reports.

Brooke drums up top gig Brooke Custerson was just a young girl when her father taught her how to hold drum sticks for the first time.

“Drumming is in my family. My dad, older brother and grandfather all played. Dad taught us when we were young just for fun,” Brooke said.

Back then, the Pearcedale girl, who attended the local primary school and later Elizabeth Murdoch College in Langwarrin, had no idea that she would one day be the drummer for the biggest musical to hit Australia’s shores.

She started off playing for local amateur musical productions before finding success as a professional musician.

“I enjoy musical theatre because it transports you to a magical place for a few hours.

There’s something special about seeing the magic created live, in front of your eyes,” Brooke said.

“I love playing musical theatre shows because of the challenge of playing the same music every night, and also the friendships formed from performing with the same people for an extended period of time.

“I enjoy a lot of musicals but two that I’ve enjoyed playing and watching are Mary Poppins and Hairspray. I also loved seeing Legally Blonde and would love to play it one day!”

Hamilton: An American Musical is a sungand-rapped-through musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, telling the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

The critically acclaimed musical has received numerous international awards and has a cult-like following from theatre lovers since it opened on Broadway in 2015.

Hamilton was “100 per cent” a dream gig for Brooke, which she began playing for when it opened in Melbourne at Her Majesty’s Theatre earlier this year.

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Professional theatre has been a dream of mine for about eight years and it’s such an honour to be involved in such a groundbreaking show for my first one.” mine for about eight years and it’s such an honour to be involved in such a groundbreaking show for my first one,” she said.

“The biggest audience I’ve played to as a professional would be the Sidney Myer Music

Bowl show with Em Rusciano last year which had over 3000 people in attendance- a bucket list venue. In high school, I performed at Hisense Arena for the State Schools Spectacular which had 10000 people in attendance.

“But Hamilton is definitely a career highlight.”

Sitting in the orchestra pit every night, Brooke’s role is more than just providing the backbone of the musical score for the actors on stage.

“The Hamilton score is so well written with each musician having a unique and important role to play,” Brooke explained.

“It’s a groove-based show so the challenge is to settle into the music from the first downbeat. The percussion book specifically is the first book of its kind - it’s more of a second drum book, covering all the electronic drum parts, mixed in with some keyboard parts and other more basic percussion.

“The chair is labelled the ‘hot seat’ because the percussionist is also responsible for triggering the click tracks that all departments (lighting, sound, band, etc) align with to keep the show tight and consistent show to show.”

She has to stay physically strong and mentally sharp each performance, something that can be a challenge when performing the rigorous score multiple nights a week.

“Performing the same songs has its challenges as you’ve got to be on you’re a-game every night, however I find this easier than learning new material all the time for freelance gigs,” Brooke said.

“My favourite song in the show always changes but at the moment it is Right Hand Man. The groove is just so deep in this one and it has some military snare parts which are fun to play.”

As a 25 year old woman, Brooke is aware that she is breaking the outdated stereotype that percussion instrumentalists are generally men.

“I’d absolutely love to see more young girls playing drums and percussion and if I can be an inspiration to them then that’s a bonus,” she said.

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Early risers pay respects

By Marcus Uhe Hundreds gathered around the Cranbourne War Memorial at Greg Clydesdale Square for a traditional Dawn Service this morning, Monday 25 April, paying respect to former and current servicemen and women.

The service opened with 13-year-old Jamie Rolfe from the Australian Air League Cranbourne Squadron sounding the Last Post, before John Antonie and Stuart Couch from the Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL conducted formal proceedings.

Mr Antonie welcomed the crowd to the ceremony on behalf of the RSL, describing the day as one involving “the whole of Australia in solemn ceremonies of remembrance, gratitude and national pride”.

“The 25th of April is the day chosen to acknowledge our debt to the gallant men and women and allies who fought beside them,” Mr Antonie said.

Mr Couch then delivered the Anzac speech, reflecting on how the sacrifices of those on the beaches of the Dardanelles at Gallipoli helped to shaped our country’s identity.

“The Anzacs indeed command and deserve the respect and remembrance of present and future generations of all Australians and New Zealanders, regardless of race, colour or creed,” Mr Couch said.

“On the 25 April Australians and New Zealanders at home or abroad will be gathering to commemorate not just the Anzacs who died on the day, but all the current serving men and women in our armed forces.

“[The ANZACs] true achievements were in the courage, determination, mateship and sacrifice. They were achievements that set standards and inspired their countrymen for generations to follow.

“The legend they established gave fresh voice to a new feeling of national pride, in both a young nation, and the news of the suffering when it finally reached home, the anxiety of awaiting families. It brought people together in ways that they did not know before.

“The names on public memorials existing in virtually all of our towns and cities are important as regular reminders of the losses that our nation felt in those days.”

Following the speech, Mr Antonie read the Anzac prayer, and Mr Couch laid a wreath at the foot of the memorial to the tune of bagpipes.

Mr Antonie then gave a stirring rendition of Binyon’s Ode, before the Last Post sounded again, a minute’s silence was observed, and the playing of both the New Zealand and Australian national anthems.

Dawn services were also held at Pearcedale, Bunjil Place and Hampton Park, in the City of Casey.

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Casey Council releases budget and action plan

By Eleanor Wilson New parks, IBAC investigation recommendations and the Melbourne City Football Club Community Initiative Program have helped shape the City of Casey’s 2022-23 Budget and Annual Action Plan.

The council announced an operating budget of $433.19 million to go toward priority services for the community, as well as a $125.45 million Capital Works Program to deliver key infrastructure throughout the City of Casey.

The draft budget will provide $42 million towards child, youth and family services, $51 million towards waste management,$22 million towards community connections and health and wellbeing, $19 million toward road maintenance and $12 million towards sports and leisure.

Key community project funding for the Capital Works Program includes $5.7 million to develop Casey Fields regional soccer stage, $4.68 million to Clyde North Family and Community Centre (West), $3.4 million to a new family and community centre in Clyde Township, $1.8 million to the renewal of the Gwendoline Children’s Centre, $2.14 million

to Pearcedale Reserve Pavillion and $2 million to Cranbourne West Sports Reserve in Lochaven.

The council will invest $29.1 million into roads through the budget, with $3.6 million to the Ballarto Road and South Gippsland Highway intersection and $2.4 million to the Clyde and Hardys Road intersection.

“We are continuing to provide significant capital works and continuing to invest in our community,” council administrator Miguel Belmar said.

“I invite the community to be involved in the submission and public exhibition process.”

The draft budget runs alongside council’s Annual Action plan, which outlines its key focus points for 2022-23, which includes delivering three new recreation reserves in Clyde, Cranbourne West and Botanic Ridge, transitioning the service model of the Casey Cardinia Libraries Corporation, supporting the first year of the Melbourne City Football Club Community Initiatives program and implementing community-led initiatives within the Gender Equality and Prevention of Violence Against Women Strategy.

It also outlines aims to actively contribute to the Greater Southeast Melbourne group of Councils work for strategic, regional outcomes, and respond to recommendations provided through the Independent Broadbased Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) Operation Sandon investigation.

The council plans to borrow $21 million from the State endorsed Treasury Corporation of Victoria to assist with projects in the 2022-23 budget.

“With a steady financial position and as a large and growing municipality, it is financially responsible to borrow to partially finance capital projects to spread the cost of projects over a number of years. The Draft Budget therefore recommends a low-interest, Stateguaranteed, 10-year Treasury Corporation of Victoria (TCV) loan of $21 million for critical capital works in 2022/23,” City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said.

The draft budget documents are open for community consideration between 25 April and 17 May, after which a council meeting on 31 May will consider community comments before budget procedures are finalised in late June.

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By Marcus Uhe Thousands in Cranbourne took the opportunity to pay their respects to current and former servicemen and women at a traditional Anzac Day march in glorious sutumn sunshine on Monday morning, 25 April.

A 200-metre long convoy made its way from Sladen Street down High Street as the crowd lined the roads, applauding and expressing their gratitude to all participating.

Despite a three-to-four hour interlude between the dawn service and the march, many who attended the 6am ceremony either stayed around Greg Clydesdale Square or returned at 10.30am for the march and the subsequent morning service at 11am.

Stuart Couch, a co-host of the ceremonies and committee member of the DandenongCranbourne RSL, lead the procession in an open-topped Land Rover, with a veteran from the Second World War riding shotgun alongside him.

They were followed by a number of veterans and families, before community groups including Scouts, Guides, emergency service staff, Rotary groups, Australian Air League, Sikh Volunteers, school contingents and many more made their way to the cenotaph.

Mr Couch and John Antonie from the Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL led the formalities, with Mr Couch reflecting on the Anzac spirit, the toll of wars in northern Australia in places such as Darwin, and the enduring legacy carried on by those involved in more recent conflicts.

Mr Antonie then read the Recessional Hymn and the ANZAC Requiem.

“We think of every man and woman who in those critical aisles, died so that the likes of freedom and humanity might shine,” Mr Antonie said.

“We shall forever be mindful too of those brave men who left their shores and died in Korea, Malay and Vietnam. In the Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq, helping us safeguard

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13-year-old Jamie Rolfe had the big job of playing the bugle.

the Commonwealth and other free countries against the on-march of our enemies, thrusting to obtain new bases to which they might

attack, and destroy the freedoms that in two wars, cost over 100,000 lives, and 100,000 more Australians.

“We must remember also, our peacekeepers, who have operated and faced danger so many times and in so many places, and we remember our forces serving overseas today.

“May all these rest proudly in the knowledge of their achievements.

“May we, and our successors, and the heritage left to us, prove worthy of these sacrifices.”

Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards reflected on what Anzac Day means to her, including detailing her grandfather’s involvement.

“I want to very much today reflect on those current and more recent veterans who have returned from service because we know that it can be an incredibly special day,” Ms Richards said.

“It’s the spirit of the ANZACs that continues to give Australians hope, and it’s that hope that’s bestowed to Australia’s servicemen and women their values and virtues. That is why we commemorate days like this.

“The poppies, the bright and piercing bugle, it draws us to remember and reflect on that spirit of sacrifice of the ANZACs. It’s important that we keep in mind and in our hearts the sacrifices that our servicemen and women have endured, and reflect on the courage of those who answer that call.

Around 30-40 groups and individuals laid wreaths at the cenotaph, guarded by the catafalque party and members of the Australian Air League.

Among those to present a wreath were candidates for the Federal seat of Holt, Cassandra Fernando (Labor) and Gerardine Hansen (United Australia).

The ceremony concluded with the call of stand- to, for Binyon’s Ode, the Last Post, played by 13-year-old Jamie Rolfe, a minute’s silence, and the reveille.

Following the ceremony, many of the veterans made their way to the former Cranbourne RSL venue, Silks, to gather and for games of two-up.

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By Eleanor Wilson Striving to help women explore their identities, Casey local Kylie Arndt is reinvigorating Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House’s (BPNH) Women’s group.

The women’s group, which allows women of all ages and life experiences to gather and chat about issues big and small, was relaunched on Thursday 28 April, with Ms Arndt facilitating the group.

“It’s just about trying to feel grounded again in life. Often when we have children, we lose our own identities,” she said.

“The group is really about reconnecting with women in an environment without any judgement, and one that isn’t connected to any other parts of our lives.”

After the previous facilitator moved to another area, Kylie hoped her involvement in the group could help local women who felt isolated and disconnected.

A soft launch of the group was held a few weeks ago, with local women ranging from new mums up to a woman in her 70s attending.

“We had no real agenda and we touched on some really intimate subjects, so it was nice to be able to provide a space for women to speak about things they mightn’t want to talk about with their husbands, or with mums from playgroups or school,” Ms Arndt said.

She said she would have benefited from a group such as the BNPH Women’s group as a new mother.

“I was a mature mum and I had my two girls quite close together, so when you see other people and you think they have it all together and you’re barely holding it together is quite difficult,” she said.

“Even when we would go to playgroup, you felt the need to pretend everything was

Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House is relaunching its Women’s group. fine, so to be able to have something like this where you can reach out and find support and honesty and wisdom from women of different ages and life experiences would have been great.”

Ms Arndt has organised a range of inspirational speakers to attend the groups and provide some inspiration and wisdom.

“We have a life coach booked in to speak about finding joy, a psychologist, a naturopath to chat about proactive healthcare for women, a multidisciplinary deaf artist to talk about overcoming adversity,” she said.

The BNPH Women’s Group is held on Thursdays from 10am in the studio at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House in Berwick.

It will initially be held every fortnight, with space to increase the frequency of meetings if there is demand for it.

Local business owner Kylie Arndt is excited about facilitating the group.

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By Marcus Uhe In their first major event since the onset of the pandemic, the Casey Multi-Faith Network held an Iftar dinner on Thursday 21 April at the Selandra Community Hub in Clyde North.

An Iftar dinner recognises the breaking of fast during Ramadan, where Muslims are required to not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset.

About 50 people were in attendance, including representatives from the City of Casey and Victoria Police’s multicultural team, for a delicious feast of curries, rice and other Asian delights including jalebis and samosas, before an address by Mufti Ziad Ravat on what Ramadan means to the Muslim community.

Attendees who did not previously know each other mingled and broke bread over the meal, capturing the spirit of the occasion.

President of Casey Multi-Faith Network Adam Sadiqzai was proud to welcome people from all backgrounds, religions and beliefs to the dinner, upholding the key pillars behind Casey Multi-Faith network of peace, harmony and understanding.

“It’s about the community getting together and talking and eating we have a great combination of Christians, Hindus Sikhs Muslims, everyone’s in there,” Mr Sadiqzai said.

“Ramadan is about humility and bringing people together, regardless of what status, where you are in life, and so on.

“It’s a very humbling period for Muslims, but it’s a nice time to bring people, all people, together.

“Not only that, we have other significant religious days this time of year, too, Passover, Easter, Greek Orthodox Easter.

“It’s a time to celebrate all of them.“

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH It is also critical to the hiring of new staff since many companies ‘hire on skill and fire on fit’, far better to get the fit right from the start and this is greatly assisted to properly defining the desired company culture.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A gifted mathematician from Dandenong has been crunching numbers for worldleading research on Covid-19 vaccines in the UK. Dr Steven Kerr, formerly at Greenslopes Primary, Wooranna Park Primary and Lyndale Secondary College, is part of Edinburgh University’s highly influential EAVE II program of clinical experts and statisticians.

He deals with the “maths and coding side of things”, he says.

Dr Kerr was the lead author on a study of the incidence of dangerous brain blood clots in AstraZeneca recipients.

He and his colleagues crunched the data on the world’s first mass population survey – 11.2 million people in the UK – on the issue.

The paper stated that the risk of the blood clotting - cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) – was increased, but still rare.

“It’s the most important research that I’ve ever done,” says the former quantumgravity researcher.

“It’s kind of weird – I wasn’t looking to get into epidemiology until a year ago.”

He’d thought he was finished with academia until he saw an ad for statisticians to work on EAVE II. “It sounded interesting, it was something I could do and it could have tangible real world benefits.”

EAVE II - Early Pandemic Evaluation and Enhanced Surveillance of Covid-19 - has influenced governments’ responses to the pandemic across the world.

It was among the first to conclusively show Pfizer and AstraZeneca had reduced Covid hospitalisations.

It has also been tracking the two vaccines’ significant “waning” effectiveness after 60-80 days, the impacts of long Covid and analysing the latest BA2 Omicron variant.

They also found fully vaccinated patients who suffered “breakthrough” Covid infections were mainly the immunocompromised.

Dr Kerr said the university’s “seminal” research was due to its extraordinary, realtime access to 5 million Scottish residents’ medical records due to the health emergency.

Strict data security and privacy protocols are in force, he says.

In December, researchers reacted swiftly to the emergence of Covid’s Omicron variant as the dominant strain in the UK. They found it was significantly less likely to cause hospitalisations and deaths than the Delta strain and that booster doses’offered only some short-lived protection against Omicron.

Early results indicate that the latest Omicron strain BA2 is even less dangerous again, though among the “most infectious viruses that we have encountered”.

Dr Kerr holds PhDs in quantum gravity physics and economics. He works three jobs including as a private-sector data scientist who looks at “machine learning”.

In contrast to Covid research, his quantum gravity studies bear no real-world consequences, he says.

Dr Kerr was raised in Dandenong until he, his siblings and Scottish-born parents moved to Scotland when he was 13.

While in Dandenong, he and his brother Stewart were part of the gifted students’ program at Lyndale Secondary College.

“Even when I was in primary school, I was interested in physics – which is strange for a kid of that age. I got a hand from my sister who gave me her high-school textbooks when I was at Wooranna Park.”

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Trainees secure new jobs The first cohort of students from a free welding skills course in Dandenong South have rolled into employment.

The four-week course was created by the South East Melbourne Manufacturers’ Alliance (SEMMA) in response to a worsening skills shortage.

With the help of a $200,000 federal grant during Covid-struck 2021, SEMMA branched out of its advocacy role to set up the training.

On successful completion of the course, the newly trained welders were guaranteed fulltime jobs.

ABECK Group managing director and SEMMA president Peter Angelico has taken on a graduate as a new employee.

The graduate was producing jig-welded parts, freeing up a higher-skilled welder to complete more advanced work.

“The skills course is designed to fill an immediate need which enables us to maintain our customers confidence that we can deliver in full and on-time,” Mr Angelico said.

“There are plenty of full-time positions in manufacturing, we need to bring people in

A Chisholm Institute instructor with a welding skills student.

A welding demonstration event staged by SEMMA.

with micro credential courses such as this that are specifically designed to suit what our customers need.”

During the course, Hilton Manufacturing provided formal classroom and production floor space for student welding bays. Chisholm Institute’s instructors delivered the training.

The course included a welding simulator, allowing participants to practice in a safe and sustainable manner.

It was delivered in partnership with the federally-funded South Eastern Melbourne and Peninsula Local Jobs Program.

In December, SEMMA warned a Senate inquiry of a dire shortage of welders, engineers and electronics technicians.

SEMMA states that it represents 200 manufacturers that employ 16,000 people and create $3 billion of GDP.

South Eastern Melbourne and Peninsula Local Jobs Program facilitator Darrell Hewton and SEMMA chief executive Vonda Fenwick promoting the welding course.

Casey ratepayers say they cannot afford rate increase

By Eleanor Wilson A proposed rise in local council rates will be unaffordable for many households in Casey, a residents group says.

Casey Ratepayers Association spokesperson Brendan Browne said the 1.75 per cent rate rise proposed by Casey Council in last week’s 2022-23 draft budget will be a thorn in the flesh for many in the municipality.

“A lot of people will be stressing when they receive their rates notice under this budget,” Mr Browne said.

“For many people, rates are already the single biggest bill for the year. Increasing rates by 1.75 per cent and the garbage charge by 8.5 per cent is a significant increase, that won’t be affordable for so many people.”

Council says waste service charges are levied to recover the costs of Council’s Waste Management services, which are budgeted to increase by 9.3 per cent in 2022-23.

The increase is driven by a multi million dollar increase in State Government garbage and recycling levies.

With Casey being one of the fastest growing municipalities in the state, Mr Browne believes rates paid by current residents will

Casey Ratepayers Association says the 1.75 per cent rate rise will be unaffordable for many residents.

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“What’s happening is that the population of Casey today is being made to pay for future

population growth in the outer suburbs,” he said.

“If we look at Bunjil Place as an example, it was built to serve a much larger population

and yet it is today’s ratepayers who are footing the bill.”

He said council should be taking advantage of low interest rates, rather than ratepayers, to repay council loans.

“For some reason council is in a mad hurry to repay the huge loan on Bunjil Place in a total of ten years.” “ It doesn’t make sense to do this when interest rates are low and the cost could be spread over a much larger ratepayer base in ten years’ time.”

The 1.75 per cent rate is a jump from last year’s 1.5 per cent resident rate, but sits in line with the State Government’s cap, which is established each year under the Fair Go Rates System.

The system was introduced by the Victorian Government in 2015 to limit the amount councils can increase their resident rates in a year.

Before the Fair Go Rates system was introduced residents faced an average rate increase of 6 per cent every year.

Casey Council says hardship options are available for ratepayers who are unable to meet rate increases, including deferments and waivers of interest and charges.

Plans released for two permanent road closures Legislative requirements to permanently close Pound Road between Thompsons Road and Pattersons Road, Clyde North, and Soldiers Road north of Grices Road, Berwick have been formally completed, according to Casey Council.

At Tuesday’s council meeting, administrators confirmed the roads would be formally closed to traffic in 2023 after new alternative roads and intersections are completed.

The permanent road closures will facilitate the construction of new residential estates, roads, intersections and parks in Clyde North and Berwick, including precincts at Clyde Creek, Minta Farm and Thompsons Road.

Council said the existing local road network was not designed to cater for the residential growth in Clyde North and Berwick, with new roads and intersections expected to be built to take traffic off local streets.

City of Casey administrator Miguel Belmar stressed the roads were not being closed “willy nilly”.

“I am confident that these roads have been closed or will be closed at an appropriate time… so that the minimum interruption will exist as a result of closing these roads,” Mr Belmar said.

“These roads are not being closed willy nilly or in any way out of the blue. This is what has been closed as a result of careful road planning that has occurred over time.”

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A map of the projected road network at Pound Road.

A map of the projected road network at Soldiers Road.

Pound Road is already closed for construction works between Thompsons Road and Pattersons Road, with detours in place.

The intersection of Soldiers Road and Grices Road is expected to be closed from late 2022 for construction works once detours to

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newly constructed streets and intersections are established.

Temporary detours will be in place during construction works.

Council warned the roadworks and road closures may result in longer vehicle journeys

compared to current conditions, however, walkers and cyclists would still be able to travel through the road closures along dedicated paths.

Public authorities and emergency services would also be able to access land and any sewers, drains, pipelines, wire or cables along the closed sections of road.

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Cavaliers’ historic debut

By Lachlan Mitchell The Casey Cavaliers made its historical debut in NBL-1 on Friday night.

Both the men’s and women’s sides featured in a bumper double-header at Casey Stadium.

The women were on centre court first up against a notable Melbourne Tigers outfit.

The girls didn’t let the occasion get the better of them with a dominate first quarter clinic.

After a slow start, Louise Brown got the Cavs off to the best start sinking two free throws to open their scoring.

New-recruit Monique Conti was at her brilliant best making a vital steal leading to a 10-0 run to open the night.

The Tigers found their roar through Hannah Giddey, sister of Josh - who is staring in the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

A strong performance by Taylah Gilliam in the first quarter saw her dominate in and around the arc, nailing her side’ first three to push the Cavs out a 26-7 quarter time lead.

Conti picked up just where she left off, sinking a three from long range within 30 seconds of the restart.

Zoe Zwerling also made it her night, pulling up in the paint after driving to the ring.

The Cavaliers pressure and offence saw them push out to a 54-21-point half time lead.

Conti was once again amongst the action, scoring from all around the arc and breezing past the Tigers defence.

The Tigers continued to press but tailed off leading to a 24-9 third quarter rampage by the Cavaliers.

The fourth quarter was dominated by the Cav’s, who were on top, running away with a 94-44 win in their opening match.

Conti and Rachel Bell finished with 20 points each.

Bell was shooting the lights out with a 50 percent from three-point range.

Louise Brown made every post a winner as she picked up 16 rebounds.

The men also faced up against the Melbourne Tigers for the same result...winning

their opening fixture.

The side had a much tougher contest trailing at every break by one point.

Overseas import Jordan Bell showed his class scoring 17 and having a very respectable 15 rebounds.

Bell was lethal from the free-thrown line, shooting six from seven and crucially three in the final term Gerasimos McKay nailed crucial shots with just 16 seconds left to put them just out of arms reach.

The Cavs winning by five points.

Both sides were forced into a quick turnaround leading to their second game of the week.

The women continued their winning ways with a 15-point win over the Dandenong Rangers away from home.

Bell and Conti once against lead the way with 18 and 19 points respectively.

Overseas import Shereesha Richards picking up 16 rebounds, helping the Cavs to their second consecutive win by 15 points.

Women’s coach Alex Palazzo was pleased with the performance, after his sides interrupted pre-season.

“Considering our lack of preparation with had two excellent results on the weekend,” he explained.

“We played a young Melbourne team on Friday night, but to back up on Saturday against Dandenong, who are an experience team on their home court, it was a great achievement by our girls.

“We can take a lot out of the two games, but there is still a lot of improvement, which is positive.

“There’s a lot we need to work on moving forward but I am really happy with what we achieved.”

The men suffered their first loss against the Rangers; Matthew Donlan was Casey’s best scoring 20 points nailing five from beyond the arc.

The Cavaliers falling 16 points short in the 102-86 score line.

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Cranbourne bounces back with stylish win over Saints

By Lachlan Mitchell Footy took a back seat this week as we remember the fallen soldiers in ANZAC round.

Cranbourne was looking to bounce back after a shock loss to Cheltenham on Good Friday.

The Eagles came up against St. Kilda City who was missing premiership Magpie Dane Swan.

Cranbourne was looking to get off to a great start after falling to hit the scoreboard in the first quarter against the Rosellas.

The Eagles put on seven goals to one in the first quarter to lead by 36 at the first break.

The Saints found a bit of their rhythm in the second quarter kicking four goals to impact the scoreboard.

Cranbourne continued to hold sway thanks to Marc Holt, who continued to make an impact booting two goals to half-time.

The Eagles really continued to push away in the second half extending the margin to 54 going into the final term.

The final quarter presented more of the same with Kirk Dickson kicking four goals in a 58-point win.

Dickson has made his impact felt on the scoreboard this season, kicking 14 goals in the first three rounds.

Cranbourne coach Steve O’Brien was happy to bounce back after last week’s disappointing loss.

“It was a good response” he explained.

“We were pretty disappointing last week, so to start the game the way we did was really pleasing.”

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board in the first quarter of their round two clash.

“We had a focus on a really good start, we wanted to get the energy up nice and early, “O’Brien said.

“The side responded well and it was really pleasing to see.”

One of the major causes for concern coming out of the round two loss was stoppages being a key facet of the game.

“Stoppages are still a work in progress,” O’Brien expressed.

“We did a lot of work on it over the week, and we will continue to work on that, but we felt we were a lot better this week.”

Dickson has really stood out this season, up forward, helping out key-man Holt.

“He’s a quality player and we know that, he is getting some good looks at it which helps us and him impact the scoreboard,” O’Brien said Nicholas Darbyshire has also been in good form this season, providing the run in the midfield that helps the Eagles fly forward

“He’s in some great form and has a lot of confidence,” O’Brien described.

“He had a great pre-season and he is having a great season and it really showing with the footy he is playing. He has a great running ability, he’s an important player for us.”

The win see’s Cranbourne leap to the top of the ladder after the win.

“It’s good to hit the scoreboard, but we are under no illusions, they had a lot of quality players missing from their line-up,” O’Brien said.

“So, it won’t be anything like that next time we play them.”

St. Paul had an impressive win over East Malvern with Bulldogs’ Nicholas Stathopoulos sealing the deal with five goals.

Port Melbourne had a fight on its hands when it took on Mordialloc at home. A fivegoal final quarter saw the Colts gallop to a 21-point win.

And Cheltenham made light work of the Demons at Jack Barker Oval.

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Power shutoff the Rays

By Lachlan Mitchell

Nyora-raised Daryl Hickson won the Dirt Modified State Championship on his favourite track on the weekend. 278557 Picture: LOUISE NORMAN-NAPIER/NAPIER PHOTOGRAPHY

Hickson claims Dirt Modified Vic title

By Dean Thompson Nyora Raceway proudly produced one of the biggest shows in Victoria on the weekend with two nights of fantastic racing keeping the large crowds entertained.

Highlights included the running of the Dirt Modified Victorian title, followed up by a big dollar feature on Sunday night for Dirt Mods and Modified Sedans. Wingless Sprints, Juniors, and Sports Sedans campaigned on both nights of the two-night show.

Cars from New South Wales and Queensland joined the local Victorian contingent for the Dirt Modified action with three heats and a final on night one determining the new Victorian champion.

Queensland racer Kevin Britten won the first heat, smoking around the bull ring in 14.562 seconds before locally-raised Nyora product Todd Hobson won the second heat race.

Daryl Hickson, another Nyora product, won the third heat to close out round one.

Hobson doubled his wins with another in round two with Chris Corbett from New South Wales picking up a win along with Queenslander Mitchell Randall.

Hickson won a second qualifier in round three, as did Randall, whilst Hobson won his third from three starts on the night.

In the state title race, Hickson led lap one from Randall, Hobson, Dale Corbet and Chris Corbett.

At the five-lap mark Hobson was back into

second spot however his race would soon end, parked infield.

Randall exited the race within striking distance of the finish and at the chequered flag Hickson had taken the win ahead of Chris Corbett, Cannon, Zeke Edwards, and Tyler Scott.

Junior Sedan action on night one saw victory go the way of Jayden Bryant in the Top Stars whilst Matilda Farrell won the New Stars event Simon Bent from Grantville won the Sports Sedan final, while Christopher Temby - another driver to be developed and raised at Nyora Raceway – won the Wingless Sprints.

It was then into night two of racing with the Dirt Modifieds State Challenge - big-dollar race - sharing the spotlight with Modified Sedans.

Scott Cannon, Brett Clarke, Todd Hobson, and Randall won the four heat races, where the points from night one’s qualifying added to the qualifying races on night two.

Hobson and Hickson started at the front of the field with Hobson leading lap one as Hickson found himself in early strife.

On lap 21 Hickson lost spots to Brock Gardiner and Cannon and at the 30-lap mark as the chequered flag dropped, Hobson would take the big victory in the state challenge from Randall, Clarke, Dale Corbett, and Cannon.

Some big money was on offer for the Modified Sedans with four heat races to determine the field for the feature race. Aaron Bunton won the first qualifier with Victorian Champion Kye Walters taking victory ahead of Bunton

in the second. Walters won the third qualifier before Marcus Reddecliffe from Nyora won the fourth.

Bunton and Walters started at the front of the feature field with Dale Hallett, Marcus Reddecliffe, Lucas Conder and Darcy Wilson in the top six.

When the chequered flag waived Walters had secured another win from Bunton, Marcus Reddecliffe, Conder and Matt Reddecliffe.

Night two action for the Sports Sedans resulted with a father-daughter driver swap in the Bent family Falcon. Shona did her family proud as she won from Caleb Lincoln, Bernie Franklin, Justin Alberni, and Matthew Bronson.

Logan Mair took a win in the Top Star Juniors, whilst in the New Star Juniors, Jasmin Bryant took the victory in front of Matilda Farrell, Brody Barton, Tyson Heaphy, and Nylah Davey.

Wingless Sprints second night feature race finished with a win to Morwell speedway veteran Peter Logue when he was too good for his son Wayne Logue. Jake Warren finished in third with Aron Lawrence and Christopher Temby rounding out the top five.

Nyora Raceway is back on 7 May with a huge Demolition Derby night to attract a packed house of fans.

The Street Stocks will be on track for a feature race - the Street Stocks 1000 - and fireworks will also once again keep the families happy.

Gippsland Power hosted the Dandenong Stingrays in Morwell on Saturday afternoon.

The game started as an arm-wrestle with both sides struggling to gain momentum over their opposition.

An inaccurate Power-outfit kicking 4.6 in the first quarter, to lead by 10 going into the quarter-time break.

Stingrays’ Mitch Szybkowski keeping his team well and truly in the contest, with his run and possession through the midfield.

Samuel Frangalas stepped up for the Rays and found himself in the action impacting the scoreboard.

The Power leading by 11 at the half-time break.

Jacob Konstanty made his mark on the game finishing with four goals for the Power.

The Gippsland boys continued to pull ahead and put the result beyond doubt, running out 46-point winners.

Coby Burgiel, Zane Duursma and Bailey Humphrey all finishing with two goals each to see the Power over the line.

The Stingrays continued to un-earth new stars, Samuel Frangalas finishing with three goals to assist Jaxon Binns who has been clinical in front of goal this season.

Taj Campbell-Farrell rose to the occasion for Dandenong picking up 29 touches in what was a ray of sunshine on a very glum day.

The loss was Dandenong’s first of the year.

Stingrays head coach Nick Cox understood that his side’s poor execution of skills let them down.

“It’s not the result we wanted, we were still able to execute at times, the way we wanted to and the way we wanted to execute,” he described.

“Gippsland’s pressure was a little better than ours and fundamentally we made a lot of mistakes and we need to get better, but credit to the Power and the pressure they put on us.”

“We missed a lot of ground-ball and missing easy chest marks, we were also missing kicks that we would usually execute ,it’s good to highlight during the week cause that’s why we do such basic training.

“We need to get those basics right.”

The Stingrays players continue to step up each and every week with new faces coming to the fore.

“There are so many one on ones around the ground,” Cox said.

“Every contest is so important, every recruiter or player watching is looking for that.

We were three goals down early in the last quarter, and we got overrun.

“We are looking at where we can put players at a different position. To see whether are going to grab an opportunity at a different position.

The loss provides the Stingrays boys the ability to learn and develop for the rest of the season .

“They stopped us doing what we wanted to do and more about ball movement, they made us kick the ball long as they have some very good talls,” Cox said.

“Learning from that and going back and understanding why we won the first three games, but I think Gippsland are going to be a very good side this season.”

The Stingrays next face the Geelong Falcons at Queen Elizabeth Oval on Sunday afternoon.

See the Dees at the ‘G’...and it’s all free!

By Lachlan Mitchell City of Casey residents have the opportunity to see the mighty Melbourne Demons at the MCG for free.

Residents can access up to four free tickets, to the Hawthorn vs Melbourne Demons clash on Saturday 30 April.

The City of Casey round will feature as part of round 7 of the AFL. The Demons were successful in securcranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

ing the 2021 premiership breaking a 56-year premiership drought.

The incentive comes after the reigning premiers have been housed at the prestigious Casey Fields since 2009.

The Club has signed a 30-year deal to call the City of Casey home for the near future.

Casey fields also houses the Demons affiliate VFL side Casey Demons.

Melbourne’s AFLW side also has called the south-east home; the team also plays

most of their matches at the ground.

The women featured as part of the AFLW grand-final this year, but fell agonisingly short to the Adelaide Crows.

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Dust settles for Seagulls

By David Nagel Tooradin-Dalmore remains undefeated after three rounds of the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) after the Seagulls proved far too strong for Warragul Industrials on Anzac Day. The Dusties had also shown promising signs this season, coming in with a one-one record, with many expecting a close contest at the Tooradin Recreation Reserve.

The Dusties were more than competitive in the first quarter, taking the game up to the Seagulls, with Laurie Meaker (GS) and Lara Commadeur (GA) making the most of their limited opportunities.

The Dusties were also getting plenty of drive from their midcourt combination with Abby Brice (C), Abbey Commadeur (WA) and Amy Heath (WD) passing the ball with great efficiency throughout the first term.

The Dusties were also standing strong in defence with Ebony Proctor (GD) and Jessie Wyatt (GK) making life difficult for the Seagulls extremely talented goalers. But, despite their combative spirit, the Dusties still trailed by 14 to 9 at quarter time.

The Seagulls then ramped up their defensive intensity in the second quarter, holding the Dusties to just four goals for the quarter.

The Dusties held the Seagulls to just 10, with just 14 goals being scored in a very defensively-minded quarter of netball.

The Seagulls, with a 24-13 lead at half time, then ran away with things in the second half, scoring 44 goals to 10 to open up a 68-23 advantage at the final whistle.

Tooradin-Dalmore was missing one of its key midcourters in Chloe Crouch, but still had more than enough talent to run away with things in the second half. The Gulls threw the bibs around in the third quarter, before settling on a more settled line up in the final term.

Alex Maher (GS) scored 15 goals in the final

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Kooweerup wing defence Layla Williams looks to move the ball forward against the Goon.

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stanza, while her able ally Alex Duff (GA) contributed seven goals for the quarter.

Ebony Mason (GK) and Jess Maher (GD) were superb at the defensive end of the court, while Sara Howie (C), Stacey Sawyer (WA) and Millie Craven (WD) ran the game out strongly through the middle of the court.

The Seagulls will look to keep their unbeaten record in check when they travel to Cora Lynn this Saturday, while the Dusties host Ko-

rumburra-Bena in a big game for both clubs.

Unfortunately that’s all we can bring you this week with scores still not being available on the WGFNC website.

What we can tell you is that Nar Nar Goon started impressively in its game against Kooweerup, leading the Demons by 16 to 6 at quarter time. Ashley Coombes (GS) was on fire for the Goon in goals, scoring 10 first-quarter goals after being well-fed by her Goal Attack Steph Lee.

Hollie Keysers (GK) and Hannah Carney (GD) were impressive at the defensive end of the court, while Chantelle Dale (C), Eden Evans (WD) and the unstoppable Meaghan Winter (WA) were at their very best through the midcourt.

Kooweerup defenders Taylah Simpson (GK) and Mikaela Stokkel (GD) had their hands full in the first quarter…but stood strong against a constant supply.

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Changes on the horizon

By David Nagel The West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) season is still very fresh in our memories but the association is already taking steps to ensure the future direction of the sport is strong for many more years to come.

The WGCA has two important meetings on the horizon, with a Directions Meeting scheduled for Monday 2 May, followed by its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 31 May. The Directions Meeting will be a forum to discuss the structure of cricket, and what that looks like moving forward, while the AGM will take on a more traditional format with office bearers appointed and key performance indicators reviewed from last season.

WGCA President Rob Hansen insists the association has taken some positive steps during the 2021/22 season, and has postured itself well for an exciting era moving forward.

“I think there were some really positive steps that were taken, both on and off the field,” Hansen said.

“In regards to on-field, there were some positive discussions and great ideas from right across our WGCA community about what the future of our cricket might look like, and we will discuss those ideas and opportunities at our Directions Meeting on May 2.

“In regards to off-field the introduction of GameFace, and our long-lasting relationship with the Pakenham Gazette, means our community engagement is of high-quality and there is a lot of potential moving forward in that area as well.

“We’re now at the stage of consolidating what we’ve got and building upon it for the future.”

Several initiatives will be tossed around the table at the Directions Meeting, with the return of two-day cricket sure to be high on the agenda.

WGCA President Rob Hansen, left, believes the association is in for some exciting times ahead.

274235 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS The impact of Covid saw a later-than-usual start to the 2021/22 season, meaning that oneday cricket was the sole form of participation.

But a return to the traditional format of seven two-dayers and seven one-dayers - to make up the 14-round season - looks likely, although there could be some significant changes to how that looks in the minor grades of competition in particular.

WGCA club Emerald has floated the idea of playing 60-over two-day cricket in the mi-

nor grades – from B to F Grade – to lessen the burden on those less equipped to deal with the rigours of the 70-over game.

The 60-over format would also create time – approximately an extra 45 minutes – where players could engage socially and support the first-XI of their clubs during the last hour of play.

The WGCA is keen to boost participation numbers, particularly through the minor

Minor grade cricket in the WGCA could look a lot different next season. 274004 grades, and is looking at several ideas to make the game more attractive to potential players.

Other items sure to be high on the agenda include the expansion of female cricket, and dwindling umpire numbers, with dissent towards umpires being a major talking point through the AFL competition in recent times.

Several cricket associations – including the WGCA – are looking at taking a similar stance, with set penalties for player dissent almost certain to be implemented in the near future.

Un-Dee-feated Casey roll on after great battle with Tiges

By Tyler Lewis The Demons are in rampaging form.

Both in the AFL and the VFL. The great AFL dynasties often filter down, with the depth of the great sides steering the VFL sides to glory with them.

That depth is on show at Casey at the moment, with the Demons – much like the AFL side – appearing untouchable.

The Casey outfit was tested at the Swinburne Centre on Sunday afternoon against Richmond, but its class and poise ultimately shun through when it mattered most.

The Tigers thundered out of the blocks with six goals to three in the opening term.

The Demons accurate goal kicking (3.0 to Richmond’s 6.3) arguably kept them in it, allowing a second term fightback to take place.

It was a classic Richmond and Casey armwrestle in the second and third, with just one point separating the two sides at the final change.

But as it has done for the last two years, this Casey/Melbourne alignment just held its composure to canter away to yet another win.

The Dees booted five goals to one in the

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Mitch White’s career best season rolls on, with the experienced utility collecting 28 disposals and slotting two goals in the 13.10 (88) to 9.10 (64) triumph.

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Jimmy Munro also stuffed the stat sheet in his usual fashion, gathering 21 disposals, kicking two majors and applying his almost expected nine tackles.

For Richmond, Berwick local Juddy Clarke kicked another goal and had 17 disposals as

he continues to mount his case for AFL selection.

Frankston, meanwhile, has made it two from two either side of the bye, after defeating North Melbourne.

A big crowd congregated to Frankston Park in a special under-the-lights Anzac Eve special for the Dolphins.

The home side certainly delivered with six goals to one in a scintillating opening term.

Frankston consistently added scoreboard pressure to North Melbourne, as regular goals prevented the Roos from having any significant influence on the match.

Will Walker was special against his old side with four goals, while skipper Josh Newman remains one of the most underrated footballers in the VFL with 34 disposals.

The Dolphins cracked the century for a second straight week in the 15.14 (104) to 8.12 (60) victory.

The win propels the Dolphins to 10th, only percentage out of the fruitful top eight.

Both sides will play simultaneously next Sunday, with the Demons travelling to Box Hill and the Dolphins making the trip to Trevor Barker Beach Oval.

Tooradin-Dalmore tramples Dusties

By David Nagel Tooradin-Dalmore has continued its spectacular start to the season with the Seagulls banging home six first-quarter goals on their way to an 18.14.122 to 7.8.50 victory over Warragul Industrials on Anzac Day. The Gulls were dynamite in the first term, kicking 6.4 to 2.5 in a great quarter of freeflowing football where fans were treated to 17 scoring shots at goal.

Both teams continued the attractive brand of football in the second term, booting four goals each, before the Gulls flexed their defensive muscle in the second half.

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break, but would have been doubly delighted at keeping the Dusties to just 1.3 in the last two quarters of football.

That balance, between, contest, offence and defence…it’s something the Seagulls seem to have in abundance this year!

The attack was led by the talented Blake Grewar, who kicked six, while x-factor Brad Butler provided the Dusties’ defence with some real headaches on his way to four goals for the afternoon.

Piva Wright continued his great season in the ruck, while Cooper Shipp, Steve Robb and Brent Macaffer were also serviceable contributors on the day.

The Dusties have had a tough initiation to season 2022, with games against Phillip Island

and Tooradin-Dalmore showing the standard they need to aspire to.

Harmit Singh would have taken a lot from both encounters with the Dusties having patches in both games where they did match motors with this year’s two premiership favourites.

They now need to do it for longer!

Mason McGarrity and Kane Taylor kicked two each for the Dusties while Kane Oldham, Shane Brewster and the Beck boys, Bailey and Todd, could hold their heads high against high-class opposition.

The Dusties host Korumburra-Bena this week while the Seagulls head to the Cobradome to take on Cora Lynn.

Blake Grewar had total command of the Sherrin on Monday, booting six goals in the Seagulls big win over the Dusties. 277637 Picture: ROB CAREW Thursday, 28 April, 2022

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