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ENROLMENTS FOR 2023

Our 8-page Wrap - Enrolments for 2023 has plenty of options to suit any learner. Open up and take a look!

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Supportive environment At Pakenham Hills Primary School, they aim to create a safe, positive and supportive learning environment where all students take responsibility for their learning to reach their personal best.

Pakenham Hills Primary School foster a belief that each child should be given the opportunity to achieve social, emotional and academic excellence.

They offer an extensive and holistic curriculum, with a sensational range of specialist classes including Visual Arts, AUSLAN, Performing Arts and PE. Their Pakky SEAL’s (Social, Emotional and Academic Learning Skills Development Program) transition to school program for prefoundation students commences in Term 3, 2022.

Children will participate in directed activities which will extend their learning skills.

These skills, along with strategies and behaviours will have them well prepared to begin

Prepare yourself with a variety of fun kids activities for the next school holidays!

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Keep your kids busy With the next round of school holidays quickly approaching, many parents and guardians may be scratching their heads trying to think of activities to keep their kids occupied.

Fun ideas to keep the kids busy in a sustainable way: Make your own backyard games: rather than buying new toys for the holidays, use a few common household items to create some fun games. For example, find empty plastic bottles, paint them white with red stripes and use tennis balls to make your own pin bowling set.

Go on an insect scavenger hunt: create a checklist of insect pictures of the bugs

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and other critters found in your backyard.

Go outside with the kids and a magnifying glass and teach them about the little beasties around your home.

Build a little veggie garden. Pick up a small garden bed from your local hardware store, along with enough bags of soil, manure and other products to fill it.

Plant some easy veggie seedlings and use some icy pole sticks to write the name of the plants in the garden.

Not only will these activities keep your kids entertained and happy for some time over the holidays, they will also benefit the planet!

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formal schooling at the beginning of their Prep year.

Recent studies suggest that children’s adjustment to their first year of school is closely aligned with the school setting itself.

They aim to have your child feeling safe and secure in the school environment to ensure they have a positive start at school.

Pakenham Hills Primary School aim to engage their students by planning meaningful and enriching learning experiences so students can experience success.

They have used their school values to determine three expected behaviours.

These behaviours underpin everything that they do at Pakenham Hills Primary School: Be Safe. Be Respectful. Be a Learner.

To enquire, please complete the Pre-Enrolment Interview Request form on their website or contact the school office for further information. Telephone 5941 4436. www.pakenhamhillsps.vic.edu.au

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Bunyip Primary School High Expectations. High Achievement. Learning for Life

2023 Enrolments are now open!

Book a tour and find out about our wonderful school Values: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience School wide positive behaviour program Sensory room Specialist classes Student leadership and support Open spaces and rural environment

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$15k raised for Ukraine Rivercrest Christian College Middle Years students have taken fundraising to a new level!

As part of their curriculum and IB Service and Action initiative, students have been working hard this year to raise funds towards the MSF Doctors without Borders Ukraine cause.

The Rivercrest students raised a whopping $14,665.08 with their goal being $15,000!

“After seeing the event published on social media, a generous Rivercrest family decided to donate the remaining $335 to bump up the figure to our $15,000 target”, commented Mrs Elize Kok; Rivercrest Colour Run Coordinator.

“That’s a typical demonstration of the generous spirit of our Rivercrest families. This figure is certainly a fundraising milestone in the history of Rivercrest and one worth celebrating,” remarked Mrs Kok.

Friday, 10th June (after an initial postponement due to poor weather) was the day of the Rivercrest Middle Years Colour Run Event. The highly anticipated day had finally arrived and was met with an air of excitement and expectancy. Students predominantly dressed in a white t-shirt to maximise the carnage that was to unfold.

Participants had to make their way through numerous stations/obstacles whilst being bombarded with harmless powdered colouring.

“It was a spectacle to behold and students and staff alike had a fabulous colourful time.

Thank you to all the students that have been dedicated to fundraising over the past months to support this worthy cause,” concluded Mrs Kok.

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Numeracy and literacy The students have been patiently watching the progress of the architecturally designed playground for over a year.

The new area includes a ropes course, soccer and football field, shade and cover seating areas, passive play spaces and plenty of new grass where students can run.

This area provides a great facility for Physical Education lessons and opportunities for shared learning experiences in a beautiful outdoor environment.

Further developments include an Indigenous Garden and outdoor classroom.

This is due for completion in the next few months.

St Clare’s students are particularly enjoying exploring the ‘Ninja’ playground and surrounding play areas.

At St Clare’s they nurture the holistic development of each child.

For the St Clare’s family, numeracy and literacy skills are core elements of education; but so is Religious Education - developing empathy, social justice and a strong moral compass.

We encourage active play and healthy bodies; understanding other cultures through

learning languages; and the confidence that comes with developing creativity through the performing and visual arts.

Student achievement is measured not only by academic growth but by each child’s emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Being part of faith-filled community instils their students with a sense of identity, a feeling of belonging and above all, a powerful sense of self-worth.

At St Clare’s their aim is to have each child reach their potential; to be a well-rounded individual - within a supportive and caring

learning environment.

Visit St Clare’s website www.stclaresofficer. catholic.edu.au and tour their “virtual tour” to get a real feel for our school.

School Tours are also available, please contact the school on 5940 6777 to book a time.

If you are looking to enrol for 2023 they ask that you contact them now as they are now preparing to offer placements for next year.

For all enquires or to receive their enrolment documentation please phone 5940 6777 or email enrolments@stclaresofficer.catholic. edu.au

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Little Stars welcomed It’s with pleasure your family will be welcomed to Little Stars Early Learning and Kindergarten. They opened their new centre on 1 March this year in Pakenham at No 4 , Merlot Road. It is a popular location for Pakenham residents as their nearest neighbours are Officeworks and Bunnings.

At Little Stars, they understand that placing your child in someone else’s care is an important decision that most parents have to make.

Little Stars Early Learning and Kindergarten are privileged to play an integral part in your precious child’s early learning and development Little Stars Early Learning and Kindergarten recognise that the parents are the first and continuing carers and educators of their children. Their aim is to function as an extended family, to provide a secure, loving, nurturing and warm environment, which are vital for each child’s development and growth.

They take pride in providing a welcoming, family atmosphere where families and educators work together in unison to suit the individual needs of each child in their care.

Little Stars Early Learning and Kindergarten believe in the right for all Australians to benefit from their centre, hence their centre is open to accommodate people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities from this multicultural land of ours. Equity and equality is forefront in their philosophy. Therefore, siblings discount, concession/health care card holder discount and staff discount and special reduced fee for temporary VISA holders are available at Little Stars. So that every child has an opportunity of participating learning through play in critical time of their life.

Little Stars Early Learning and Kindergarten’s professional and dedicated carers aspire to create an environment that provides enjoyable and creative learning. The programmes

are designed to support your child in all areas of growth.

At Little Stars they understand that it is not an easy decision parents have to make when choosing a suitable childcare centre. It would be an over whelming experience with many unanswered questions. It is impossible to get a sense of an early learning centre from a

brochure or website. Hence, Little Stars Early Learning and Kindergarten encourage you to make an appointment with their educators and visit their centre for a guided tour and experience the centre.

The dedicated educators and small groups of wonderful children in the centre look forward to meeting you and your little star.

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Emphasising respect in the schools A concerning rise in incidents of aggression towards school staff from parents and carers has sparked policies and resources to promote respectful behaviours in schools.

The state’s new ’Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy’ sets out guidelines on the expected standards of behaviour for parents, carers and other adults in the school community.

The policy aims to reduce the risk and incidence of work-related violence towards school staff, ensuring all education workers feel safe and supported at work.

It includes strategies and resources to help schools prevent and manage unacceptable behaviours from parents and carers.

Posters and communication materials are being provided to schools to communicate the new policy – and the expectations around adult behaviours.

Education Minister James Merlino said school leaders and staff had been incredible throughout the pandemic and deserved to be treated with respect.

“This important work is about keeping schools safe and supporting staff to make sure schools are places where everyone feels safe and respected – creating an environment where students can thrive,“ he said.

The policy and resources are linked to the state government’s recently passed Education and Training Reform Amendment (Protection of School Communities) legislation, which strengthens protections

Respect... the state has launched a new policy to foster respectful relationships between parents/carers and school staff. for school staff against parent and carer aggression.

A School Community Safety Order scheme will be introduced to all schools in mid-2022, allowing school principals to issue safety orders in response to harmful, threatening, abusive or disruptive behaviour at work.

These new laws will also allow schools to prohibit parents and carers from engaging in threatening or abusive communication through social media and other channels.

To view the policy, visit: education.vic.gov. au/Pages/Respectful-Behaviours-withinthe-School-Community-Policy.aspx

Though these pets are little, they require a lot of care and responsibility.

Pets require a lot of care There comes a time in life that many parents will dread: when they hear their kids utter the pleading words, ‘‘Can we get a guinea pig?’’

These cute little rodents often become the number one choice as compensation for not owning a larger pet, with parents viewing them as more manageable in terms of space, ongoing care and financial constraints.

However, before introducing guinea pigs to the household, it’s a good idea to steer children towards research and planning. Some online checking will kick off the process, teaching the kids about what to expect, how to specifically care for guinea pigs and explaining the expenses incurred in the purchase of necessary enclosure and accessories. This supports the notions of valuing a new pet, reinforcing that they are not disposable and require long-term commitment.

Unless whipping up a homemade ‘house’, a proper cage (not wire-bottomed) is the first consideration. Next is its placement - guinea pigs are temperature sensitive, needing to stay in temperatures between 15 and 22 degrees celsius, so cages have to be transportable to either sunshine or shade. Leaving them in full sun on a hot day can result in heatstroke and death within an hour. When nights become

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frosty, they need to be in a warm spot to avoid dangerous colds and pneumonia.

Daily diets are specific and include one cup of fresh veggies (not too-frequent lettuce or cabbage) or fruit, constantly replenished grass or hay without chemicals, a handful of good quality grain mix (no seeds) and plenty of water. Strict herbivores, guinea pigs should never be fed meat, dairy or bread.

Kids need to be firmly taught about the gentle handling of their fragile new friends. Rough play or dropping them can result in not only physical injury but psychological stress that can lead to unusual biting or chewing. Also be aware of excessive handling — everyone needs a rest sometimes.

It can be fun for the kids to choose accessories to brighten up the pet’s environment, but guinea pigs don’t really play; however, they do like exploring. There’s no need to spend money on add-ons when things lying around the house will work: cardboard boxes, shredded newspaper, untreated wood logs, PVC pipes, fleecy rugs, house bricks, large plastic plant pots with doorway cut out, homemade but sturdy ramps, small dog beds.

Good luck!

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Our College values of Personal Best, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Honesty and Integrity

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Passionate educators St James Catholic Primary School is committed not only to the academic growth of students but also to their emotional and spiritual development.

This is why we hold our students at the centre of all decision making.

The experienced and nurturing staff are passionate educators who work towards all children reaching their full potential by providing engaging and individualised learning experiences.

They recognise parents as the first and foremost educators of their child, who, before students have even begun school have learnt to be curious, ask questions and investigate their world. They have learnt from their parents the importance of being responsible, respectful and safe.

At St James they strive to continue this work and partner closely with parents to further build on this solid foundation, focusing on the development and promotion of the whole child.

This year St James introduced their Whole School Cross Country Event.

All children were involved and showed great determination and resilience.

Students showed comradery and loudly cheered on their peers! They were also able to welcome parents back on site to both assist with the Cross Country and also to cheer on their children. St James Catholic Primary School look forward to this being an Annual Event alongside their Whole School Athletics Carnival.

St James Catholic Primary School are currently taking enrolments for 2023 for all year levels and conducting school tours. Please contact 5942 5404 or office@stjamesnng.catholic.edu.au to arrange a school tour with the Principal, Bec Kollaris.

St James Catholic Primary School engages individualised learning experiences.

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Ross bill refused Cardinia Shire councillors have blocked a push to reimburse councillor Collin Ross for legal fees incurred as part of an investigation into his travel expense claims.

At the Monday 20 June council meeting, councillor Kaye Cameron put forward a motion stating “that the council, either through its insurers or as a direct council cost, reimburse councillor Collin Ross...in full for all expenses incurred by him in defending himself against allegations made by council resolution in the term of the previous council, that he had wrongly claimed travel expenses.“ During the statewide Covid-19 lockdown, council demanded Collin Ross provide detailed answers to questions it asked related to his claims for travel expenses incurring in the preceding four years.

The council at the time engaged Justitia Lawyers to investigate the matter before it was referred to the Local Government Inspectorate (LGI) for further investigation in late 2020.

But the LGI found insufficient evidence of a breach of the Local Government Act 1989 or Crimes Act 1958 by Cr Ross.

Cr Ross was asked to leave the council meeting temporarily while the motion was discussed due to a conflict of interest.

Cr Cameron and seconder of the motion councillor Carol Ryan said Collin Ross incurred expenses of $11,519.96 in defence of himself.

“Investigations by the LGI had found insufficient evidence therefore I believe we need to reimburse Cr Ross in full for defending himself against allegations made,“ Cr Ryan said.

“This has had a huge impact on Cr Ross’

mental health and wellbeing. “The majority of councillors met the motion with strong opposition. Councillor Stephanie Davies said the accusations were “never been proven false“.

“Cr Ross and his expense claims has been a very difficult matter for council and I believe council incurred about $70,000 in costs when investigating his expense claims,“ she said.

“For me, it was an easy decision referring the concerns identified to the Inspectorate as a higher authority and is undoubtedly the right action irrespective of the outcome.

“I would need to see what Cr Cameron is referring to tonight in writing before I proceeded with support - the monetary value of the claim is not actually specified in the writing of the motion.“ She said a conflict of interest would arise if council chief executive Carol Jeffs supported the motion.

Councillor Brett Owen also voiced his concerns. “For the question to be asked that council should reimburse legal fees will open a Pandora’s box regarding any compliance matter so I don’t support this notice of motion,“ Cr Owen said.

The motion was put to a vote with Cr Cameron and Ryan in support of the reimbursement, while Cr Owen, Davies, Graeme Moore, and Jack Kowarzik voted against the motion.

Pakenham resident Ted Bould said the way Ross’ was treated was “very sickening”.

“Last night was the worst attack I’ve seen,” Mr Bould said. “Councillor Ross was savaged pretty bad and it’s meant to be about councillors working together.”

“It should never have gone on to what it has got to and it’s gone out of hand.”

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Dancing to the Gold Coast Dancers from Pakenham’s John Henry Primary School are heading to the Australian School Aerobics Championships on the Gold Coast.

Five aerobics teams made it to the national finals following their success at the state competition held in June, where the

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Teams competed in Geelong on Sunday 19 June.

“It’s really encouraging students to be active in others ways that they may not normally be able to participate if they’re not into team sports,” she said.

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The students are now gearing up to attend the four day national competition.

“A lot of parents use the opportunity to go on a family holiday; the parents really love to

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support and come up,” Alice said.

“Excitement is spreading across the whole school because there’s so many different opportunities for them.”

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Proving the ’80s never goes out of style, dancers from Pakenham’s John Henry Primary School are heading to the Australian School Aerobics Championships on the Gold Coast.

Five aerobics teams made it to the national finals following their success at the state competition held on Sunday 19 June, where the school took home a first place and two second places.

Coaches Adele Mepstead and Alice Robjant said they couldn’t be prouder.

“Sunday was very nerve-racking. It was amazing to see them commit to something that does take up their time and it’s been so great to see them improve - they just love it,” Alice said.

Adele described aerobics as dance routine with high energy movements.

“Think of an ’80s dance class put into a routine,” she said.

The school first formed its aerobics team in 2017 and has qualified for nationals every year since.

This year is the school’s most successful result, with 36 students and five coaches heading to the national competition in August.

“Last time we went to nationals we all cried because our team got in. It’s just so amazing,” Adele said.

The students have been training five days a week at every recess since the start of the year.

“It’s a big commitment from the kids to give up their recess, but they love doing it,” Alice said.

Throughout two years of Covid-19, the school filmed its aerobics routines and entered the competitions online, taking part in nationals in 2020 and 2021.

Alice said aerobics was a great way to promote healthy lifestyles for the students.

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By Jamie Salter The Cardinia Shire has recorded a fall in the total amount of criminal incidents recorded over the past year due to the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) data released on Thursday 16 June, by the year ending March 2022, Cardinia Shire recorded 4618 criminal incidents - a decrease of 17 per cent compared with the same time last year (when 5563 incidents were recorded).

The decrease was driven by a reduction in breaches of chief health officer directions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

All five of the top principal offences recorded decreased when compared with the same

time last year, including theft from a motor vehicle, criminal damage, breach of a family violence order, other thefts and common assault.

In the year ending March 2022, stealing from a motor vehicle was the most recorded criminal incident in the shire (with 507 thefts recorded, down from 533 the previous year).

The second most common incident was criminal damage (with 434 incidents recorded this year) followed by breaching a family violence order (with 455 incidents recorded this year), other thefts (with 354 incidents) and common assault (with 300 incidents).

Pakenham was the most common place for crime to occur in the shire, with the most criminal incidents occurring at a house.

There were 2742 incidents in Pakenham, a

decrease from 3239 recorded in 2021.

Across Victoria, the rate of recorded offences decreased by 11.9 per cent to 7048 per 100,000 Victorians in the last 12 months, as did the number of offences, down 11.5 per cent to 470,405.

CSA chief statistician Fiona Dowsley said changes to Covid-19 responses drove Victorian crime measures down in the last 12 months.

“Decreases in acquisitive crime such as thefts and deception have also contributed to decreases in key crime measures, following trends seen throughout the pandemic period,” Ms Dowsley said.

For more information about the latest crime data, go to crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Celebrating the contributions of refugees

By Jamie Salter This Refugee Week the community is sharing stories of migrants with refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.

Refugee Week runs from Sunday 19 June to Saturday 25 June to celebrate the contributions of refugees in our society.

This year’s theme was Healing, and the Pakenham Living and Learning Centre held a celebration encouraging refugees to share hardships through storytelling.

There are 26.6 million refugees globally.

According to the Australian Red Cross, during the 2019-2020 financial year, Australia reported 23,266 claims for asylum within Australia, and 70,621 from outside Australia.

Pakenham Living and Learning Centre chief executive officer Miriam Cadwallader migrated to Australia from New Zealand.

“I chose to leave my homeland as a migrant to Australia - I had a choice. Refugees and asylum seekers don’t have a choice and the majority of them actually want to stay in their own home countries,” she said.

“Many of those who seek help through living and learning come to our English classes for our food relief and a number of other programs that we do have.”

Around 50 people attended the event to hear guest speaker Sumaya Harare’s refugee story.

When the Civil War started in Somalia, Sumaya’s mum (a Kenyan citizen) fleed the country on a fishing boat while she was pregnant, along with her two kids - aged one and two.

Eventually, she took four children home back to Kenya but struggled to live there while her husband was working in Dubai.

The family decided it was best to migrate to Australia and that’s when Sumaya had trouble adjusting to Australian society.

She said not knowing any English was an isolating experience.

“I only had one 45-minute ESL (English as a Second Language) class a week and I had to join the other kids,” she said.

“At eight years old, I retreated into myself and I just used to draw for hours - I loved art.”

When Sumaya went to high school, it took her a year and a half to make her first friend.

“I was too scared to show my true self and I was rejecting myself just to feel included,” she said.

Sumaya realised she was struggling with severe social anxiety and began to seek assistance from a counsellor.

“I had to go to therapy to discuss my trauma of leaving home,” she said.

“We’re now healing as a family.”

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Guest speaker Sumaya Harare sharing her refugee story.

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Podcast on racism

By Jamie Salter A podcast series is addressing racism and how to tackle the issue on a day to day basis, thanks to a partnership between Living & Learning Pakenham, Dandenong’s Wellsprings for Women and the Victorian Government.

The podcast will hear from four migrant women who have agreed to share their experiences of racism - from blatant hate speech to unconscious prejudices.

Hosted by Living & Learning Pakenham chief executive officer Miriam Cadwallader and her friend Donna McConnell, the podcast shares how the women deal with racism and their hopes for the future.

The podcast was officially released on Thursday 16 June at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong and will have Mariam, Prachi, Samar and Fatimah share their stories.

Miriam migrated to Australia from New Zealand when she was 18 and now has two grown Australian born daughters and two grandchildren.

She said the podcast aims to empower diverse women in the South-East of Melbourne to respond with confidence to racism they encounter and to help build anti-racism resilience in their communities.

“It’s been a massive learning curve for us to get this to happen with no experience but we got there,“ she said.

“All the stories are different on the effects of racism and how they touch people.“ Prachi is currently a full-time university student studying medicine at Monash University.

She was deputy mayor and mayor on the Cardinia Shire’s first youth council and has since also worked with the culturally and linguistically diverse advisory committee.

Samar was born and grew up in Lebanon to a Sudanese father and an Egyptian mother and says she is a “Lebanese girl in a Sudanese body“.

Born during the Civil War in Lebanon, Samar moved to Qatar in her university years with her parents and then moved to Australia with her husband as skilled migrants.

Fatima was born and spent most of her formative years in the Philippines.

She migrated with her immediate family to Melbourne when she was nine years old.

Fatima married an Aboriginal man and her journey with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures is underpinned by her own Aboriginal children, ensuring knowledge is imparted and respected.

The podcast has already been positively received, with a number of women contacting the creators in the hopes of sharing their own stories of racism.

The creators have decided to produce more episodes for as long as interest continues and said men were also welcome to share their tales.

“Although it’s time consuming, it’s not that hard, so we’re going to keep adding to it if people have a story to tell,“ Miriam said.

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Frankston Rovers U/17 Junior Football Club’s Nick Harvey, Cardinia Shire Council Youth Services’ (CSCYS) Georgia Toughill, Nathan Boyes, Bruce Drummond of CSCYS and Jay Dibben. 285050

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Local sporting teams recently participated in the Headspace Cup - a day designed to combat men’s mental health stigma.

Pakenham Junior Football Club U/17s versed Frankston Rover’s Junior Football Club U/17s in the headline match on Sunday 19 June.

Held at the Pakenham Junior Football Club, Pakenham came away with a win of 111 to 7.

Pakenham Junior Football Club secretary Amanda Walters said it was a great game to watch.

“There was enough people to get the point across that we’re focusing on youth mental health across all of our teams but particularly our men’s teams,” she said.

“We’re creating a safe environment where if someone is struggling, they can reach out for support.”

About nine matches were held across both ovals and marquees and youth volunteers were set up with activities and information about mental health.

Cardinia Youth Services were also in attendance with a giant Connect 4 and the Paken-

ham Junior Football Club’s lion mascot came out for part of the afternoon.

There was a trophy awarded to the winning team and two medals went to the best club members from each team.

A table was set up for two raffles on the day, with one raffle fundraising for Headspace and another fundraising for the football club.

Local businesses and organisations generously donated prizes to be won for the two raffles.

Pakenham Headspace community engagement coordinator Caitlin Frost said the event was about encouraging people to check in with their mates and to promote a range of services available for young people.

“It was a successful day - we had a lot of engagement from parents and family members who attended,” Ms Frost said.

“It was originally organised last year but it was postponed due to Covid-19, so it was great to get out in the community.

“We’ve timed it in line with Men’s Health Week because it’s so important to get out there and remind young men that there is support out there and what options there are.”

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Gumbuya World functions and events manager Ange Reid, with dingo Mungi, gets members of the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch committee acquainted with some of the park talent, from left, Andrew Pomeroy with Yindi, Dan O’Loughlin with Talara, Paul Thomas and Garry Howe with Merv.

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Warragul hosts a lunch at Lardner Park in October.

The entertainment line-up is still being finalized for the Casey Cardinia event and will be announced over coming weeks.

Bookings will open soon and the price per table of 10 will remain at $1400.

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After a Covid-induced hiatus, the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch is back and has an exciting new home.

The event, which has raised over $500,000 for prostate cancer and men’s health issues since 2014, is moving to Gumbuya World.

Members of the organising committee last week toured the local tourist attraction and could not be happier with the facility.

The first lunch since 2019 has been scheduled for Friday 9 September and is expected to fill the facility.

“It’s great to be back,” BEBL chair Garry Howe said. “We got together a few times over the past couple of years with a view of getting the event happening again, but each time we went into another lockdown. I was starting to think we were a jinx.”

Mr Howe said Gumbuya World would be ideal for the lunch, which in 2018 was named Cardinia Shire’s Event of the Year at the Australia Day celebrations.

“The function room is large enough to host our crowd, usually around 500, and is detached from the amusement park itself, with access and parking to the side,” he said.

“It has been suggested that our event will increase the animal count at Gumbuya by about 500, but that’s a bit unfair on our patrons, who have been very well behaved over the years,” Mr Howe said.

Gumbuya’s functions and events manager Ange Reid said the facility was thrilled to welcome the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch and looked forward to helping build the event over the next few years.

“We are looking forward to hosting the lunch for the first year and helping to make it a great success.”

Gumbuya hosts everything from weddings to wakes, birthday parties and school formals and the lunch builds on that repertoire.

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Body found A Narre Warren South man has been taken into custody after the body of a man was found in a house in Mulgrave on the morning of Sunday 19 June. Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death after emergency services were called to an address in Baird Street about 9.20am.

On arrival police found a man, believed aged in his 20s, deceased inside the property. A 23-year-old Narre Warren South man has been taken into custody and is assisting police with their enquiries. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing. It is understood the parties were known to each other.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic. com.au

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An art sculpture has divided the Cockatoo community, with concerns raised about the sculpture’s location and design. Here’s some of our Star News Group readers’ opinions.

Annmaree Porter: Money could have been spent elsewhere to help the community. It’s going to be a local meeting place for budding graffiti artists.

Nic Herra: Looks like the wind ripped it off a shed roof and that’s where it’s landed.

Larissa Damouni: Seems like a waste.

They could have incorporated art into something functional with the money like a bike or skate ramp.

Paul Vaszocz: Looks like film out of a camera. I would expect many negative comments on this until it is developed.

Samantha Mac Cuaig: That looks sharp.

Hopefully it will have some barrier around it.I would hate to stumble across it in the dark.

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An attempted abduction at Lysterfield Lake over the weekend has shaken up the community. Here’s what our Facebook readers had to say: Agnieszka Lipska Wallace: Scary! Lucky she managed to get away!

Sarah Breslin: It’s absolute crap we can’t feel safe to go for a walk alone!

Cathy Rees: Maybe walk with a friend now!

Centre site secured Casey will soon be home to a multi-milliondollar Early Parenting Centre, the State Government announced on Friday 10 June.

Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale, Member for Cranbourne Pauline Richards and Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas were at the site at 65S Matterhorn Drive in Clyde North on Friday to announce plans for the facility.

The new centre would provide parents and carers with the tailored advice and care they need, including support with sleep and settling, feeding and extra care for babies and toddlers with additional needs.

“The new Early Parenting Centre in Casey will provide hundreds of local families with flexible support, improving health and wellbeing outcomes for babies and parents alike,” said Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas.

It is part of the State Government’s $123 million investment that will deliver seven new and two refurbished Early Parenting Centres in major growth areas.

The facility will include 10 residential units and four day stay units to improve the health, wellbeing and developmental outcomes for babies and children up to fours years old.

Sleep and settling is one of the biggest challenges facing new parents, with around one in two Victorian parents who are attending the early parenting centres reporting problems with their child’s sleep.

From left: Bass MP Jordan Crugnale, Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards and Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas at the Clyde North site.

Picture: SUPPLIED This can lead to post-natal depression, isolation and stress for parents, and impact a child’s behavioural, mental and physical development.

“We know that parenting can be challenging and stressful at times, and some new mums and dads may need a little extra support to give their children the best start to life,” said

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale.

The centre will be operated by Monash Health, in partnership with the Queen Elizabeth Centre, which offers specialised support, care and parenting education services to Victorian families.

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Popular throughout the year, the state-of-the-art gondolas see a fresh surge of popularity during winter with locals rugging up for this quintessential winter experience.

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The Arthurs Seat Eagle Winter Festival, launched over the Queens Birthday long weekend, has been an instant hit with visitors. With both stations decorated with snowflakes and fairy lights, the winter wonderland feel is cosy and whimsical.

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The Winter Twilight Flights have already proven popular, with guests enjoying in gondola dining with cheese platters and mulled wine, or a hot chocolate, from 4pm until 5 pm on Saturdays.

Live music in the café on Saturdays from 3pm until 5pm creates a festive atmosphere for guests to enjoy a warming winter meal in the café (or the indulge in the decadent limited edition Eagle Blizzard Monster Shake), while school holiday competitions and activities give the kids some out-of-the-ordinary winter fun.

The Arthurs Seat Eagle is open every day from 10-5 over the school holidays.

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Perfect pooches crowned The 2022 Parklea Pakenham Show’s dog component of the show was well supported on Friday, 10 June at the KCC Park.

“Catherine Raven, the show’s dog coordinator achieved a magnificent result considering the date was set back in 2021 October with Covid rules still in play. With record numbers of 548 entries we couldn’t have been prouder of the end result,“ said President Geoff Young.

Results: General Specials, Judge: Mrs Diane Baillie (VIC) Best in show: Samoyed, C.I.B. AUST SUP CH. FIN CH. AM GCH. SMILING SNOWBALL LUMINOUS PANDORA (IMP USA), owner Ms Y Chen. Runner-up: Irish Setter, Aust. Ch. Eirean In To My Arms (AI), owner Mrs Diane Anderson.

Baby Puppy: Australian Cattle Dog, Aust. Ch. Eirean In To My Arms (AI), owner Mr A and Mrs R Spargo. Minor Puppy, English Springer Spaniel, Kinsheran Fidelio, owner Mr V McPhee.

Puppy: Pikingese, Ch. Khyleini Top Loader , owner Mr F Menezes & Mr J Milford & Ms J Hellessey. Junior, Australian Shepherd, Dapsen Rhymes With Blunt, owner, A Petersen, J. Purcell and T Gaudio. Intermediate: Labrador Retriever, Driftway My Magic Charm, owner Guy Spagnolo. Australian Bred, Siberian Husky, Aust CH Canyonlands Queen Of Music, owner Mrs A Beconsall. Open, Samoyed, C.I.B. AUST SUP CH. FIN CH. AM GCH. SMILING SNOWBALL LUMINOUS PANDORA (IMP USA), owner Ms Y Chen.

Neuter General Specials, Judge: Mrs Diane Baillie (VIC).

Best Neuter in Show, Bullmastiff, AUST CH & NEUT CH WATERLEA THUNDA FRM DOWNUNDA (IMP NZ), owner J Pendle and V. Mills.

Runner-up Neuter in show, 142 Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Lilrock Da Rhaegal Targaryn (AI), owner Katrina Coulson.

Group 1 - Toy Group, Judge: Miss Jill R McDonald (VIC).

Best in Group, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,

The Irish Setter was runner-up Best in Show.

The Pekingese was Best Puppy In Show.

CH CARIBELLE FANTASY ON ICE, owner R McCullough. Runner-up in Group: Papillon, AM CH AUST CH CAN CH Nanrich Topflite Mystery Man, owner S.R. Goodchild. Baby Puppy: Papillion, Basileus When Tomorrow Comes, owner Ms C John. Minor Puppy: Pug, Prettipaws Ultimate Glory, owner Ms J. Poynton. Puppy, Pekingese, Ch. Khyleini Top Loader, owner Mr F Menezes & Mr J Milford and J Hellessey. Junior, Papillion, Basilika When Dreams Come True, owner Miss K Ramsauer and C John. Intermediate, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Korac The Ring of Steel, owner Ms. V R McLaughlin. Australian Bred, Japanese Chin, Ch Kiseki Takayuki, owner Mrs L McArthur. Open, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ch Caribelle Fantasy On Ice. owner R McCullough.

Group 1 - Toy Group - Neuter, Judge: Miss Jill R McDonald (VIC).

Best Neuter in Group, Chinese Crested Dog, GR CH Fairsky dcl Jane Tennision, owner H Cadan/ S Cadan & D Hippisley. Runner-up Neuter in Group, Papillion, Flyntahn Slam Dunk, owner Mrs Pauline Scott.

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading roads in Melbourne’s south to reduce congestion and make your journey safer. We’re also building the Metro Tunnel and removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings.

Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Cranbourne and Pakenham lines

8.30pm to last train, until 23 June

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Group 2 - Terrier Group, Judge: Dr David Lowe (NSW).

Best in Group, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Koendidda Onya Birri, owner Koendidda Kennels. Runner-up in Group, Welsh Terrier, Airewood Addicted to Love, owner Mrs S. & Mr C. Duff. Baby Puppy, Jack Russell Terrier, Benmeigle Panache, owner Ms B McDonough. Minor Puppy, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Jonthill Buckle Up Buttercup (AI), owner Koendidda Kennels. Puppy, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Shaneca Rainbow Connection, owner Ms S Lowe. Junior, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Wooloostaff The Devils Looking, owner S Lambert.

Intermediate, Welsh Terrier, Airewood Addicted To Love, owner Mrs S and Mr C Duff. Australian Bred, Fox Terrier (Smooth), Ecirp Simply The Best, owner Ms R Price-Killeen. Open, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Koendidda Onya Birri, owner Koendidda Kennels.

Group 2 - Terrier Group - Neuter, Judge: Dr David Lowe (NSW).

Best Neuter in Group, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Lilrock Da Rhaegal Targaryn (AI), owner Katrina Coulson. Runner-up Neuter in Group, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH, Neuter CH Wooloostaff The Devils Envy, owner S Lambert.

Group 3 - Gundog Group, Judge: Mrs Maria Cave (VIC).

Best in Group: Irish Settler, Aust. Ch. Eirean In To My Arms (AI), owner Mrs Diane Anderson. Runner-up in Group, Pointer, Abtei One Way Or Another, owner Mr R and Mrs K J Winters. Best Puppy, Cocker Spaniel, Glenayden Blackberry Gin, owner Mr and Mrs A O’Keefe.

Minor Puppy, English Springer Spaniel, Kinsheran Fidelio, owner Mr V McPhee. Puppy, Cocker Spaniel, Britebay William Tell, owner Britebay Kennels. Junior, Pointer, Abtei One Way Or Another, owner Mr R and Mrs KJ Winters. Intermediate, Labrador Retriever, Driftway My Magic Charm, owner Guy Spagnolo. australian Bred, English Springer Spaniel, Ch Cardhu Boys To Men ( A.I), owner Linda Ayres.

Open, Irish Setter, Aust. Ch. Eirean In To My Arms (AI), owner Mrs Diane Anderson.

Group 3 - Gundog Group - Neuter, Judge: Mrs Maria Cave (VIC).

Best Neuter in Group, English Setter, Ch Sapperset Special Operations, owner S Natoli.

Runner-up Neuter in Group, Field Spaniel, Neuter Champ Meadowbriar Humphrey Bogart TD CA, owner June Trent.

Group 4 - Hound Group, Judge: Mrs Jill Hocking (VIC) .

Best in Group: Borzoi, Supreme Ch. Marakhoff Belisarius Quinntaah, owner Marakhoff Kennels. Runner-up in Group, Saluki, Ch. Baghdad Lets Go Parti, owner Mr A and Mrs M Chato.

Baby Puppy, Basset Hound, Yarramba Caught On Camera, owner Bryan Mangelsdorf. Minor Puppy, Dachshund Miniature (Smooth Haired), Casbas Fifty Shades Of Red, owner Sylvano Cassingena. Puppy, Borzoi, Marakhoff Taanichka, owner Marakhoff Kennels. Junior, Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Kusini Pacer Bay (AI), owner Brent and Gina Stanyon. Intermediate: Whippet, Taejaan Build Me Up Buttercup. owner Ms R Spencer and Mrs N RuleSteele. Australian Bred, Saluki, Ch. Baghdad Lets Go Parti, owner Mr A & Mrs M Chato.

Open, Borzoi, Supreme Ch. Marakhoff Belisarius Quinntaah, owner Marakhoff Kennels.

Group 4 - Hound Group - Neuter, Judge: Mrs Jill Hocking (VIC).

Best Neuter in Group, Whippet, Isilwane Peaceful Easy Feeling, owner Ms M McCauley & Mr M Walker. Runner-up Neuter in Group: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch Rokeena Chitty Chat, owner Ms H Notting.

Group 5 - Working Dog Group, Judge: Mrs

Linda Adams (VIC).

Best in Group: Old English Sheepdog, Aust Ch Perfu Sugarplum Dancer, owner Mr C & Mrs S & Mr J Moore. Runner-up: Australian Shepherd, Am Ch. Sup Ch. Regal Reign Hightide Hit The Jackpot HT (Imp USA). owner A Petersen, J Karras & B Moore. Baby Puppy: Australian Cattle Dog, Pureheel Royal Influence, owner Mr A & Mrs R Spargo. Minor Puppy: Collie (Rought), Carluke Fabulously Fancy, owner Miss T Talsma, Puppy: Border Collie, Merrinda Sky High Lover, owner Lyn Allshorn. Junior: Australian Shepherd, Dapsen Rhymes With Blunt, owner A Petersen, J Purcell and T Gaudio. Intermediate: Old English Sheepdog, Aust Ch Perfu Sugarplum Dancer, owner Mr C & Mrs S & Mr J Moore. australian Bred, Swedish Vallhund, Gr Ch Trendam Phenominal, owner Ascalon Kennels. Open: Australian Shepherd, Am Ch. Sup Ch. Regal Reign Hightide Hit The Jackpot HT (Imp USA), owner A Petersen, J Karras & B Moore.

Group 5 - Working Dog Group - Neuter, Judge: Mrs Linda Adams (VIC).

Best Neuter in Group: Welsh Corgi (Pembroke), Ch Grand Ch Neuter Trehilyn She Dreams in Colour CCD RN, owner Mrs A Dibble. Runner-up Neuter in Group, White Swiss Shepherd Dog, Ch Rosamontana Belle of Berlin (AI), owner Paula Alan.

Group 6 - Utility Group, Judge: Mrs Diane Baillie (VIC).

Best in Group: Samoyed, C.I.B. AUST SUP CH. FIN CH. AM GCH. SMILING SNOWBALL LUMINOUS PANDORA (IMP USA), owner Ms Y Chen.

Runner-up in Group, Siberian Husky, Aust CH Canyonlands Queen Of Music, owner Mrs A Beconsall, Baby Puppy, Samoyed, Lunasea Big Bucks (AI), owner Ms Y Chen. Puppy: Samoyed, Lunasea Big Little Lies (AI) , owner Ms Y Chen.

Junior: Boxer, Kesdar Fifty Shades Darker At Tonmar, owner J Davis & H Keele. Intermediate: Siberian Husky, Aust CH Canyonlands Lights you up, owner Mrs A Beconsall. Austrlian Bred: Siberian Husky, Aust CH Canyonlands Queen Of Music, owner Mrs A Beconsal. Open: Samoyed, C.I.B. AUST SUP CH. FIN CH. AM GCH. SMILING SNOWBALL LUMINOUS PANDORA (IMP USA), owner Ms Y Chen.

Group 6 - Utility Group - Neuter, Judge: Mrs Diane Baillie (VIC).

Best Neuter in Group: Bullmastiff, AUST CH & NEUT CH WATERLEA THUNDA FRM DOWNUNDA (IMP NY), owner J Pendle and V Mills.

Runner-up Neuter in Group: Samoyed, Ch. Neut. Ch. Snowispa Goldnlily OfTh Yukon, owner Miss D Williams.

Group 7 - Non-Sporting Group, Judge: Ms Jennifer Sculac (VIC).

Best in Group: Poodle (Standard), Mallestyle Mayflower, owner Miss HF Dobson. Runnerup in Group, Great Dane, Buckersdane Knight Ryder, owner Mr R and Mrs M Buckland. Baby Puppy: Boston Terrier, Lyntay Shes So Fancy, owner Ms L King. Minor Puppy: Shih Tzu, Mannagum Magic Repeats Itself, owner Mr J & Mrs G T Stryder. Puppy: Poodle (standard), Giday Delta Goodrem, owner Linda Johnson.

Junior: Dalmatian, Paceaway Hijack, owner J O’Connor. Intermediate: Great Dane, Buckersdane Knight Ryder, owner Mr R and Mrs M Buckland. Australian Bred: Great Dane, Sup Ch Danefred Memories RMade o This (AI), owner Frieda Clifton. Open: Poodle (standard), Mallestyle Mayflower, owner Miss HF Dobson.

Group 7 - Non-Sporting Group - Neuter, Judge: Ms Jennifer Sculac (VIC).

Best Neuter in Group: Poodle (standard), Neut. CH. Poshnoir New World Explorer, owner Janet Hanson. Runner-up Neuter in Group: Schipperke, Gr Ch Neut Ch Beadale Tell No Tales, owner R J M Manderson. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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CEO reappointed Casey Council administrators have voted unanimously to reappoint City of Casey chief executive officer Glenn Patterson for a further five years from September 2022.

Mr Patterson became CEO of Casey City Council in mid-September 2018.

He had previously been CEO of Yarra Ranges Council for 10 years, and CEO of Baw Baw Shire Council and Colac Otway Shire Council before then.

Casey Council chief of administrators Nolene Duff concurred Mr Patterson’s leadership of the council “presents a high level of excellence”.

“Glenn has a tremendous amount of experience and continuously demonstrates a real passion, interest in and deep knowledge of the Casey community,” Ms Duff said.

“In reviewing his performance, the CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee particularly acknowledged his contribution and work done in incredibly challenging circumstances, especially over the last few years.

“Council will be doing all that we can to ensure we continue to work closely with the organisation, under Glenn’s leadership, in the best interests of Casey’s growing and diverse community and as we prepare for a new Council in 2024.”

Mr Patterson’s duty as council CEO includes preparing for a smooth transition to a new council in 2024, ensuring a financially sustainable organisation that delivers maximum community benefit, growing Casey’s current and emerging economies, fostering environmentally sustainable and climate ready practises, advocating to State and Federal Governments for key service and infrastructure delivery and ensuring good governance and transparent decision making.

Mr Patterson said he was grateful for the council’s confidence in his ability to continue in the role.

City of Casey chief executive officer Glenn Patterson, pictured here in 2020.

Picture: GARY SISSONS “Over the last nearly four years, I have found it both immensely rewarding and challenging,” he said.

“Casey continues to be a progressive, future-focused organisation – plans for the next period see us in particular strengthening our focus on improvement and innovation, to deliver better value and outcomes for the Casey community.

“I am thrilled to be able to lead the organisation through this exciting period.”

Mr Patterson’s reappointment followed a performance review process, as outlined in the CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy, which was assessed by the Casey Council Panel of Administrators and an independent chair of the CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee.

Planning for roads, assets, pets and fires Cardinia Shire Council adopted a number of new plans at a meeting held on Monday 20 June, including the councils first Asset Plan, a Road Management Plan, Domestic Animal Management Plan and the Open Air Fires Local Law. The new Asset Plan aims to help the community understand the assets used to provide services and the council’s approach to managing them.

The plan shows how council will use assets to deliver on the Community Vision 2040.

As part of the reforms in the Victorian Local Government Act 2020, all local government councils are required to produce and adopt an Asset Plan by 30 June 2022.

The new Asset Plan comes into effect on 1 July 2022.

Council’s Road Management Plan outlines the standards and level of service provided in maintaining the roads, bridges, footpaths and other infrastructure servicing roadways or pathways such as drainage and signage that are managed by the council.

The plan also explores how often these assets will be inspected and the time frames in which the council will intervene to an asset deficiency or hazard.

The Road Management Plan will come into effect in August 2022 and the plan is reviewed every four years following a council election.

A new Domestic Animal Management Plan was also adopted in accordance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994 (the Act).

Council is required to prepare a Domestic Animal Management Plan at four-year intervals.

The plan provides information on the daily operation of the council, the current programs the council has in place and the policies the council has adopted in relation to animal management matters.

The new Domestic Animal Management Plan covers the period 2022 to 2025.

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Cardinia Shire Council adopted a number of new plans at the Monday 20 June council meeting. 138931 agency consultation, council adopted new open-air fire regulations which will come into effect on 1 July.

The Open Air Fires Local Law details the regulations for open-air fires - commonly known as ‘burning off’ – outside of the declared fire danger period.

The law will provide the community with more opportunities to reduce bushfire risk through burning-off while ensuring public safety remains a key priority.

Cardinia Shire mayor Jeff Springfield said he believed the new local law reflected the community’s feedback received during the consultation period.

“The proposal initially had a restriction on open air fires on public holidays, however, we have scrapped this after looking at community feedback and open-air fires can now take place on public holidays,“ Cr Springfield said.

“We also changed the days residents are allowed to burn-off – this is changing from

Saturday to Sunday on weekends.

“The proposal originally included a 25-metre clearance distance, but we listened to the community and this has now been amended to a 12-metre clearance distance.“ As part of the local law, the shire will be divided into three zones with appropriate open-air fire regulations, rather than the previous rules where regulations were based on zoning and land size.

In the Urban and Township Zone, burning off is only allowed with a permit.

In the Bushland and Peri-Urban Zone and the Rural Zone, if criteria is met, a permit for burning off may not be required.

July will be declared a ‘no burn month’ throughout the shire. This means burningoff will be prohibited across the entire shire throughout the month.

This change aims to reduce hazardous smoke caused from burning wet material.

To view council’s new laws, visit cardinia. vic.gov.au

Reserve fix Residents are encouraged to have their say on draft concept plans for the development of a new community, sport and scout facility at the Upper Beaconsfield Reserve.

The reserve is currently used for cricket, junior football, Auskick, pony club, adult riding club and scouts.

The draft concept plan is now available for public comment on council’s online community engagement platform Creating Cardinia.

The draft concept plan includes change rooms and amenities, umpires facilities, gym, timekeepers, sport office, canteen, social space, associated storage, scout facilities and storage.

Cardinia Shire mayor Jeff Springfield said the upgrades were an important local community project.

“Local community sport means so much, and that’s why we need this development to deliver a better experience at Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve for all of its users and visitors,” Cr Springfield said.

“This well used reserve is in real need of an upgrade, and the community will be keen to see this project underway.”

Upper Beaconsfield Reserve is Crown Land which is run by a community committee of management appointed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

Cardinia Shire Council supplies funding to the committee of management for the maintenance of the reserve.

The committee of management will have the final approval of the concept, however, feedback from the community will help the committee make an informed decision to deliver a facility suitable for all members of the community.

Community consultation closes on Wednesday 29 June.

To have your say on the draft concept plans, visit cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

Focus on eco Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2022 – 2030 to protect and sustain the region’s natural environment.

To help guide council’s efforts towards these outcomes, the draft strategy outlines goals to reduce energy use and emissions, create sustainable and resilient communities, protect the natural environment and shift towards a more circular economy.

Each of these goals proposes a range of initiatives council will seek to explore within a four-year time frame that includes developing a carbon emissions reduction plan, introducing a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service and continued investment in energy efficiency projects.

Mayor Cr Michael Leaney said the sustainability of the region’s natural environment was everyone’s responsibility.

“I encourage our community to provide their vital feedback through the online survey to help shape this important strategy for our Shire’s future,“ Cr Leaney said.

Environmental Voice Advisory Committee member Peter Kostos said the committee had undertaken extensive consultation when developing the strategy.

“One of the biggest comments to come out from these discussions was to develop sensible and achievable set of goals and actions,“ Cr Kostos said.

Council will look to explore these actions in the future and hopefully create more positive outcomes for our shire and make it even more attractive for those looking to move here.“ Have your say on the draft strategy via an online survey before 5pm on Sunday 10 July.

To view the draft strategy and provide feedback, go to bawbawshire.vic.gov.au Council will consider the feedback received before the draft strategy is finalised, ensuring it reflects residents’ evolving priorities and achieves positive environmental outcomes for the community.

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Focus on mental health

By Shelby Brooks Mental health advocate and 1996 premiership player Wayne Schwass has brought his fight for mental health awareness to the Cardinia business community.

Having made his name in the white and blue stripes of North Melbourne as a blistering and courageous wingman, Wayne was the keynote speaker at the second Cardinia Business Networking Breakfast of the year.

Taking place on Wednesday 22 June at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, the breakfast focused on the importance of individual’s mental health and emotional well-being, and how that can affect your business and employees.

Wayne encouraged attendees to place value in looking after their mental health long before they might have identified a problem.

“We need our physical health to do all the things we want to do as individuals, so we understand we need to invest in that,” he said.

“By investing in physical health, there are three things that we want to stop: illness, breakdown and premature death.

“But do you invest into your mental health, like you do your physical health?”

Wayne spoke about the barriers of embarrassment, gender conditioning, time, cost and resources that prevent people from seeking help.

Wayne said sleep, exercise, diet, support networks and doing something that brings one joy could help people in improving their mental wellbeing.

By doing so, people can then create a safe place for employees to bring up their mental health struggles, Wayne said.

“There is not a single business in this country which doesn’t have employees who are under stress or potentially dealing with mental health conditions,” he said.

“Our greatest assets are not the things we sell, the building we own or the services that we deliver. Our greatest assets are the people that work for us.

“Healthy and happy people are better employees.”

Wayne believes having employees with a positive mental health makes the business more productive, profitable and efficient.

“Businesses that recognise this will see a direct positive impact across their bottom line as well as increasing their ability to recruit new people and increase their ability to retain good people,” he said.

“Over the long term, by creating a really positive and inclusive work environment, they become an employer of choice.

“Every industry is struggling to recruit people at the moment, so investing into the wellbeing of your people gives you the biggest chance of keeping your people as well recruiting other good people.”

Also in attendance at the breakfast was a range of business mental health specialists who were available to speak directly with business owners about their specific needs to create and maintain a happy and productive workplace.

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Pedestrian, 59, struck at Beaconsfield intersection Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have appealed for witnesses after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Beaconsfield on Monday 20 June.

A 59-year-old Beaconsfield man was walking at a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Brunt Road and Princes Highway, when he was hit by a white Ford Ranger about 6.45am.

The Beaconsfield man was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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The driver of the vehicle, a 26-year-old Beaconsfield man, is currently in custody assisting investigators with their enquiries.

Detectives are investigating to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with dashcam or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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FOCUS ON … EOFY SPECIALS

For indoor green thumbs

Ensure your plants aren’t being hit with hot, dry air from heaters or fireplaces.

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Indoor plants generally enter dormancy once winter comes around. While they may not grow much over the next few months, they still need your care to thrive.

Overwatering can be the biggest killer of plants - especially come winter time. As a general rule, your plants only need half as much water as they do in summer. The best way to decide if your plant needs water is by checking the soil. Use your finger or a wooden chopstick to poke into the soil as far as you can. If soil clings to your finger or chopstick it’s still moist and you can check back in a couple days. If there’s no wet soil visible, give your plant a good drink.

Rainwater is excellent to use for watering but don’t be tempted to stick your plants outside.

The drastic change of environment could send them into shock. Collect rainwater in buckets instead to use on plants.

To compensate for lower light in winter, move your plants closer to windows. If that’s not possible, try supplementing sunshine with a grow light.

Dust broadleaf plants like peace lily, fiddle leaf fig and monstera regularly with a damp cloth to ensure your plants can breathe. This is also a good way to check for pests and disease which can turn up all year round. Mould is especially common in winter, so keep your plants well ventilated, avoid misting plants with hairy leaves and remove any dying stems that look mushy. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

Lastly, ensure your plants aren’t being hit with hot, dry air from heaters or fireplaces.

Move them away to stop them from suffering.

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Racing Hearts Program Founded in 2018 as an Equine Assisted Therapy practice, Racing Hearts is proud to be first of its kind in Australia, not only offering Equine Assisted Therapy to humans, but also rehabilitating retired racehorses to act as “assistant practitioners” as well as helping them find new homes and a new life after racing.

Racing Hearts is certified by the Equine Psychotherapy Institute (EPI) and their programs are tailored to individual and group requirements from all ages from primary school to adulthood and treating a wide range of challenges. They can also provide services to NDIS funded clients.

Equine Assisted Therapy is traditional psychology and counselling, offered by a qualified mental health practitioner in a non-traditional way working with their team of retired racehorses as assistant therapists. There is something incredibly special about the way horses help us heal when they take the role of therapy assistants.

Their clients are offered safe experiences with horses to develop awareness, learn life skills, develop skills to manage stress, avoid burnout, and develop healthy relationships.

By building awareness of behavioural, emotional, and thought patterns that no longer serve them well, people learn more positive and healthier ways to live their lives. This is the essence of the Racing Hearts model of Equine Assisted Therapy.

The programs have been developed to assist people to work through stressful times in their lives which can be brought about by emotional, physical, behavioural, cognitive, or environmental issues. Equine Assisted Therapy focuses more on somatic experience and pattern/behaviour change and because everyone is different, they address the symptoms, not the label. Sessions are integrated with horses

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Come and experience Walhalla Goldfields Railway

School Holiday Program Innovative Community Participation Program 28th-30th June | 10.30AM-12.30PM (Ages from 8-14) Focus on: • Emotional awareness, processing and healthy expression • Tackling difficult social situations • Healthy expression of boundaries and how we keep ourselves safe • Making healthy choices in relationships Contact Michelle on info@racinghearts.com.au or 0452 045 046 to apply

Spend an unforgettable day with the family at Walhalla Goldfields Railway.

Relax and take in the breathtaking views as the train winds its way through the spectacular Stringers Gorge on what is considered one of the country’s most picturesque rail journeys.

Departing the historic Walhalla Station on your one-hour journey you will travel through the station yards with the sheer, stunning cliff face on one side and the winding Stringers Creek on the other side.

Winding through the gorge past Happy Creek Station on your way towards Thomson Station you cross seven bridges which in themselves are a marvel of engineering before reaching the spectacular Thomson River bridge.

Upon arrival at Thomson Station passen-

gers disembark and have the opportunity to peruse the station and surroundings before reboarding for your return journey.

For young train buffs, we also offer a Ride in the Cab Experience for a small extra fee.

Get up front and experience a different perspective from the vantage point of the locomotive cab.

See the amazing track work and bridges and chat to our knowledgeable crew along the way.

Make Walhalla Goldfields Railway your next family day out.

Trains depart Walhalla at 11am and 1pm Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday weekly, and daily during school holidays.

Bookings can be made at www.walhallarail. com.au. Call 5165 6280 for more information.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Annette’s horror show A series of photographs, sculptures and films

by Pakenahm artist Annette Slattery explores the dark side of human nature.

Drawing on film noir, paranormal photography and horror, Annette asks in her artwork, ‘are these the end times, or simply the dusk before the dawn?’

The end is nigh…maybe…

During these times of pandemic, global inflation and environmental catastrophe, it has become reasonable for people to wonder if this is the end of the world, she explained.

“I’ve been obsessed with the end times for a while now long before this Covid-19 thing turned up,” Annette said.

“When it happened, I was probably readier to burst into action than most.

“Any disaster film devotee knows that people who accept what’s happening around them and act quickly have a better chance than the ones who dither.”

Annette’s obsession with film is evident as many of her large scale photographs bear hallmarks of famous horror genres.

The influences of Abbott and Costello, Japanese Horror Slasher, hammer films and George R Romero are all around.

Annette has even produced her own short films.

“I’ve never made films before,” she said, “technology and I aren’t usually friends.“ “But I’ve really liked this.

“Putting on crazy makeup and prancing around like a fool and then being like I’m this serious director reviewing the footage and giving notes. My favourite bit, weirdly, is editing, when I start getting into it and trimming and changing and stretching the raw footage to do what I want.

“It’s cool. Don’t expect anything too flash

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Annette has worked collaboratively in many of the projects in this exhibition.

“Other people have given so much to this show and I honestly couldn’t have put it together without them,“ she said.

“They’ve all said how much fun it’s been.

I’m turning 50 in June, so I made a conscious decision that I wasn’t gonna make this about what I thought other people wanted.

“I’ve been doing that my whole career and I’m still dirt poor. I decided this time I was just gonna do whatever I thought was fun.

“Not that I think it’s gonna make me money, it’s just that I’ll be poor on my own terms.”

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Annette is also reprising an ongoing series of sculptures she has shown before.

“My Little People have always been to me about the apocalypse,“ she said.

“People were forever asking me what they were pointing at and I always kept my mouth shut and left it up to them to figure out.

“But in my head they were pointing at the impending apocalypse, whatever form that might take. I’m restaging them in a way that heavily suggests environmental collapse and suffocation of the planet.

“I think it gives them more urgency and weight.”

Dusk is open on 25 and 26 June, 12pm to 3pm at Gate 6 Gallery, Cardinia Street Berwick.

Dan Andrews press conference by Annette Slattery. 285947

WHAT’S ON Light up Gembrook

Kelly Wilson’s Book Launch

The Gembrook community is invited to join with the Gembrook Kindergarten community in a lantern parade, commencing at the Gembrook Skate Park and proceeding along the Main Street pathway to the Gembrook Kindergarten carpark for the winter solstice. Community members are welcome and encouraged to join in and all creative hand held lantern and lighting ideas welcomed. A sausage sizzle and light refreshments will be available at the kindergarten at the conclusion of the parade. We anticipate the weather will be quite cold and are planning to go ahead with wet weather plans in place, including “Drive-By Bangers” at Gembrook PreSchool if necessary.

Friday 24 June departing 6pm from the Gembrook Skate Park.

Circus Royale – Narre Warren From June 23 to July 17, the famous circus show can be experienced at Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre. With acrobats and high wire walkers, and a heart-stopping performance of motorbike stunt riders in the Globe of Death, at high speeds of up to 80km and hour, this 90 minute performance will surely keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat.

Tickets cost between $5 and $50, book now attrybooking.com/ events/915993/sessions

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Ignite Youth Festival Featuring such performers as The Valiants, Kitty Rae, Replacement Driver, Olivia Mae, and Rogerson, the 2022 youth festival is a fun activity for youths, with music, food, and more.

This event takes place on Saturday 25 June, from 4.30pm to 10pm, located at the Gemco Community Arts Centre, Emerald.

Tickets cost $5, book now at eventbrite. com.au/e/ignite-youth-festival-2022-registration-351088183207

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Creature Creature is a 2D digital installation about the environment and our relationship with it. It presents a unique immersive and interactive experience of the Australian bush and is a wondrous play space for both young and old audiences to educate and rediscover their natural surroundings.

From Saturday 25 June to Sunday 10 July, located at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, the free experience allows you the option to go on a guided tour, or self-guided tour. For more information, visit .cardinia.vic.gov. au/info/20035/arts_and_culture/1017/ creature#section-2-performance-information-

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Berwick Farmers Market The Farmers Market at The Old Cheese Factory is held every second Saturday of the month.

Come by for fresh, wholesome, and nutritious food and produce direct from the grower. There pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

is farm fresh and organic seasonal fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices, breads, honey, olives, cheese, jams, condiments, and preserves, as well as a variety of animal products, such as eggs and free range lamb. Bring your own bags and trolleys. Run by the Berwick District Wood Workers Club to raise funds for the local community, with all proceeds going to their community programs.

Saturday 9 July, 8am to 12.30pm. Located at the old cheese factory, on 34 Homestead Road, Berwick.

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Parents night out Interact and make friends with other parents in the community. Join us for a Parents Night out at The Main Cafe and Bar in Berwick. Dinner at own cost. Hosted by Casey Asperger Syndrome Support, a non- profit organisation providing support for families.

Friday 24 June, 7pm to 10pm. Located at The Main Cafe Bar and Restaurant, 4-6 Wheeler Street, Berwick.

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Jersey Boys Windmill Theatre Company’s performance of ‘Jersey Boys’ regards the story of one of the most successful pop bands of musical history.

From Thursday 23 June, to Sunday 26 June, at Bunjil Place, this performance is not one to miss out on.

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Brave New World

You are warmly invited to join in the celebrations with local author Kelly Wilson. Come along and get your copies of Kelly’s latest novel plus Lady Lulu and Hudson Houdini picture story books.

Delicious beverages and breakfast treats will be available.

Kelly will be launching her young adult novel Breathe Grace at the Upper Beaconsfield General Store on Sunday 26 June from 9am to 12pm.

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Trivia Night A trivia night is being held by the Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation of Australia on Saturday 9 July at the Hills Bub in Emerald. Come and eat, drink, tease your brain and go in the running to win a holiday. The cost is $10 per person for tables of up to 10 people.

Doors open at 7pm and trivia will begin at 7.30pm. BYO food and drink.

Call Richard on 0403 036 814 or Lisa on 0434 215 235.

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Experience the original 1980s Melbourne band, Brave New World, performing their own genuine tracks and an ensemble of selected covers, with a supporting band playing after 8pm Friday 24 June, from 8pm to 11.30pm. Located at 85-87 Stoney Creek Road, Beaconsfield Upper.

Cost of entry $25, with booking required at trybooking.com/events/909105/sessions/3198672/sections/1630236/tickets

Rockin’ Retro

Rainbow book club

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Make connections and sink your teeth into some good reads at the Rainbow Book Group.

Join us every fourth Friday in a safe and welcoming space to discuss a set book or theme, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ characters and authors.

Open to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies aged 15+.

Located at Bunjil Place, Friday 24 June, from 7pm to 8pm. Contact on 1800 577 548 to reserve a booking.

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Pre-loved Lego sale Lego loose parts and sets will be on sale at St Mark’s Church Hall in Emerald on Saturday 25 June. Brick built display.

Gold coin entry - 10am to 3pm.

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Rockabilly, Retro and Rock ‘n’ Roll, are rockin’ into the Pine Grove Hotel for an afternoon of ’50s and ’60s retro fashion, live music, dancing, delicious food and more. This event highlights and celebrates the ’50s and ’60s era and will relive the fun and the best of the era’s fashion, cars and music. All profits made from this fundraiser event will be used to hold a celebration for the Centennial of the Sacred Heart Church in Gembrook, on November 13.

To be held on Sunday 10 July from 1pm to 4pm at Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield.

Tickets at rockin_retro.eventbrite.com.au

Family Day in Officer Officer City Soccer Club together with Pakenham Eels Rugby Club, Cardinia Gujarati Association and Gurudwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar are hosting a FREE Family Day, proudly supported by Cardinia Shire. This event is being held to bring the local community together to participate in music, dancing, sporting activities, kids activities and raise awareness of support available. There will also be free sausage sizzle with coffee and tea. Everyone welcome!

Sunday 26 June 125 Bridge Road, Officer 11am to 2pm

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Sid balances the books

By Eleanor Wilson For the first time, children visiting Casey Cardinia Libraries can pick up their very own membership card, featuring the library’s newest friend Sid the Sloth.

Until Friday 29 July, children who sign up for a free Casey Cardinia Libraries membership will receive their own Sid the Sloth library card, library bag, colouring sheet and bookmark.

The bookmark can be brought back each library visit for a Sid the Sloth stamp and when three stamps are received, kids can redeem a free Sid the Sloth badge.

Casey Cardinia Libraries chief executive officer Beth Luppino said she hopes the initiative inspires a new generation of

lifelong library members.

“A free library membership opens the door to endless possibilities for your child – building confidence in reading, education and fun for every age and stage,” she said.

“I have vivid memories of visiting our local library as a child and treasuring the opportunity to choose my own books and reading adventures.

“Your child can enjoy the same opportunities, with their very own Sid the Sloth library card and bag.”

The campaign also includes a chance to win a voucher for Gumbuya World or a toy voucher.

Families who join up can submit their entry at cclc.vic.gov.au/sidthesloth/

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‘Give it a go’: Government keen for more volunteers The Victorian Government is supporting more people to help the causes they care about most with the launch of a volunteering strategy.

The strategy is backed by an investment of $1.3 million to recruit new volunteers following a 50 per cent decline in participation in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Volunteering can be a rewarding experience for many Victorians and builds stronger communities vital to the delivery of essential services.

Parliamentary Secretary for Volunteers Josh Bull said the roadmap would help organisations better support their volunteers.

“All Victorians benefit from the care and generous commitment of volunteers to their communities,“ Mr Bull said.

Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Anthony Carbines said volunteers were the backbone of the community.

“The volunteering strategy, backed by $1.3 million investment, is a great step forward in creating a structured, long-term pathway for

Before the pandemic, about 2.3 million or 42.1 per cent of Victorians volunteered with organisations in their communities.

In 2019, the economic value of volunteering was $58 billion, with an average of 224 hours donated per volunteer.

The strategy provides a roadmap to respond to challenges including the global pandemic through recruitment of new volunteers, skills and capability training as well as recognising and celebrating the contribution volunteers make to communities.

encouraging more Victorians to volunteer,“ Mr Carbines said.

“There are thousands of volunteering opportunities available right now and there has never been a better time to give it a go.”

Applications for grants of up to $80,000 will open in June to support local partnerships to re-engage volunteers, broaden the volunteer base and strengthen volunteering in local communities.

For more details and to apply, visit volunteer.vic.gov.au/grants

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By Mitchell Clarke It was the initiative that dished up smiles during lockdown, but now a decrepit looking Spoonville site in Pakenham is providing any-

It was the initiative that dished up smiles during lockdown, but now a decrepit looking Spoonville site in Pakenham is providing anything but joy.

During the one hour exercise limit - which is now a distant memory - Spoonville sites across Cardinia Shire were the most popular place to visit.

Despite the fad having died down entirely, the Cardinia Lakes community was understandably upset at news their local site appeared to have been targeted by cruel vandals.

Estate resident Laksika noticed the destroyed site during her daily walk on Sunday 24 January.

“I think someone has just walked over it or kicked them all over. It’s very sad to see it. We always used to stop there and have a look for new ones,” she wrote on Facebook.

The reaction from her neighbours was similar.

“Absolutely disgusting. The highlight of our walk is our toddler stopping to look and admire the spoons,” one local woman said.

“That’s so disappointing. My kids had spoons in there,” another woman added.

Pakenham Hills Ward councillor Jack Kowarzik said the news was “really frustrating”.

“Spoonville was created by locals for the enjoyment of local children and to see it vandalised is disappointing,” he said.

Cardinia Art Society president Jillian Ronald described Spoonville as an “amazing initiative” during Melbourne’s lengthy lockdown.

“It’s given joy and positivity in some very dark times and I just think it’s really disappointing that, when the community put together a project to support each other during a difficult time, that someone would take the trouble to destroy it. They’d be better off going home to create a spoon and putting it with

In happier times - Maci, Willow and Aubrey at a Pakenham Spoonville site. 214450 the rest,” she said.

“I’d suggest there’s much better things they could do with their time.”

The ‘Spoonville’ trend was born out of Winnersh, England, in an attempt to improve mental health by simply making people happy as they were out and about during daily exercise.

The quirky saga soon made its way to Cardinia - after Australia’s first ever site was constructed up the highway in Longwarry.

Within weeks, the site had spread to Pakenham, Officer, Garfield, Nar Nar Goon, Emerald and Beaconsfield.

Ms Ronald acknowledged the Spoonville craze had now hit a dead end.

“They’re getting a little bit tired, so maybe it’s time for the spoons to come home,” she said.

Ms Ronald, who commissioned the two local sites at Lakeside in Pakenham, encouraged community members to collect their spoons from their local sites.

She added that in mid-February she’d look to clean up all remaining Spoonville’s and relocate any leftover spoons to an “undisclosed location”.

The once popular Spoonville trend appears to have hit a dead end.

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The sequence of learning TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH Did you know that there is a sequence to the way we learn?

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Unconscious incompetence.

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Unconscious incompetence is what happens when you first try to do something you have not done before.

Because it is all new, you are going to make mistakes and not even be aware of this initially.

As an example, imagine you are back to learning how to drive a manual car.

Stalling or not using the rear-view mirror sufficiently may be regular inadvertent error but as you begin to become aware of these, you can try address them and so move into the next state ‘conscious incompetence’.

In this state you know you are not doing everything right but now recognise that the lack of revs was causing the stall and that checking the rear-view mirror actually reduces the number of last minute swerves and horn blasts from cars behind.

Over time and perhaps with some additional support or training, you are able to get on top of the bad habits and are now well aware of doing so.

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Exhibitors, volunteers, sponsors and spectators were Changes are being thrilled to be back made to the Casey at P.B Ronald Reserve Foundation, which Cardinia for klea Pakenham Show the 111th Parsolely as the Cardiniawill potentially be known on Saturday.

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Spoiled with sunny The foundation weather, the is making the show was the first to transition to decision a Cardinia-only Covid-19 shutdownsone back since body to strengthen not for in 2020 and profit organisations help 2021. community. in the It was a bumper Director Paul Thomas tainment with plenty day of entersaid the board yet to approve has of high qualthe new direction ity poultry, sheep transform the foundation. that will and exhibits, reminiscent horticulture “Throughout the of the district’s pandemic, like rural roots.

Casey Cardinia Foundation ganisations that director Paul Thomas are philanthropic, most or- says the foundation dation has had the founmay be shifting its little focus to carry out fundraising to no opportunities to Cardinia only. 198803 COVERAGE PAGES - we have continued 16-17 grants process so our the out, but we haven’t funds have been going their own organisation. really had monies ing in because The foundation comJunior Ambassador our fundraising was mainly grants process and currently has an annual through events,” of the Parklea Mr Thomas Pakenham Show is Sheridan Venables per cent of its assets. required to give back four “We took the opportunitysaid. (left) with Senior Ambassador Indi to go strategic review If approved by the Skehan. 271091 over the last couple through a board, the foundation Picture: ROB CAREW years. only give out to Cardinia “The review indicated will based organisations. we need to fund organisation properly Beaconhills College Mr Thomas said the to ensure we’re once the changes fundraise to the Class for VCE Dance.student Ruby Thornton-Mackay has able to proved, the foundation are aplevel we need to, been chosen will and ultimate- at a whole be able to operate to perform at Top ly give out significant new level. funds Picture: SUPPLIED “We will have significantto the community.

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In a heartbreaking turn of events, the trip was delayed once this year due to Hannah contracting Covid-19 the week the festival started. Thankfully, she recovered quickly.

“Following the disruption of Covid-19, we are thrilled to have our wish program back up and running and so pleased to see Hannah’s wish finally granted,” Make-A-Wish chief executive Sally Bateman said.

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Hannah and Willow (front) with parents Emma and Richard at Vivid Sydney.

only offer exceptional healthcare services to our customers, but to support and connect with them the best we can. We’re delighted Hannah’s wish finally came true,” he said.

Unable to attend Vivid Sydney in 2021, Make-A-Wish, Blooms The Chemist and Resolution X brought a bit of Vivid to Hannah when they surprised her with an immersive light display in her backyard.

“Hannah was so surprised by this experience, bringing her much joy and happiness,” Hannah’s dad Richard said.

“Despite her health challenges, she’s a bright and bubbly child and loved the night when Make-A-Wish brought a light experience to our house last year, which was such a magical moment for her and our family and friends.

“To now add to that a trip to Sydney to experience the scale of Vivid, we cannot thank enough everyone involved for their support in making this wish come true for Hannah, and us as a family.”

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After more than two years of delays due to Covid-19, Make-A-Wish recipient Hurricane Hannah finally had her wish to attend Vivid Sydney.

And, in a surprise unveiled as she arrived, Hannah had the rare honour of turning on the festival lights.

Hannah, who lives in the City of Casey with her parents Emma and Richard and her sister Willow, was treated to a VIP experience at Vivid Sydney on Tuesday 14 June, where the family participated in an immersive two-hour personalised tour of the festival, including the extra special surprise for Hannah to switch on Darling Harbour’s Sydney Infinity - the largest liquid and light show seen in Australia.

Vivid Sydney transformed the Harbour City into an illuminating fusion of Light, Music and Ideas, with the 2022 festival featuring more than 50 light installations and projections from 64 light collaborators and 114 artists from five countries.

Eight-year-old Hannah was diagnosed at birth with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which meant the left side of her heart didn’t form.

This required three open heart surgeries in her first year and 155 days in hospital before she could go home.

At five, she was diagnosed with the rare Ayme-Gripp syndrome, which means Hannah cannot hear or speak, is vision-impaired and has an intellectual disability.

“Hannah loves anything with lights,” Hannah’s mum Emma said.

“Hannah has always been drawn to sensory rooms at any place we’ve visited. It has been our long time wish to attend Vivid Sydney as we knew she’d love the visual experience and at last that wish has come true.

“We had the most magical evening, and we cannot thank enough Make-A-Wish Australia, Blooms The Chemist and Destination NSW for

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Shadow Treasurer David Davis MP said the new layer of cost would make housing less affordable for young families.

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Cardinia Shire Council is seeking submissions from the local community for an upcoming photographic exhibition, Emerging from Fire.

The exhibition will be on display at Cardinia Cultural Centre and is reflective of the 2019 Bunyip Complex Fires, which directly affected the communities of Tynong North, Garfield North, Bunyip North, and Tonimbuk.

The exhibition is being developed in partnership with the Community Recovery Committee.

This follows feedback from affected residents who felt having an opportunity to capture and reflect on their experiences was an important part of their recovery.

Submissions are open to both amateur and professional photographers, as well as residents, emergency responders and any other individual who captured the fire event or its response, relief, or recovery efforts.

Photographs will be accompanied by a short bio explaining the significance of the image.

Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield said the exhibition was a chance to visually encapsulate the significance of the event, as well as the strength and courage of those affected.

“Having come through the adversity of the 2019 fires, this exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on the community’s resilience, as we look ahead to the future in these special parts of Cardinia Shire,” he said.

“Submissions can be a photograph of the event itself or of the emergence and recovery in the days, months and years following.

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Wounded Lions fall short

By Tyler Lewis “We just need a bit of luck.”

Pakenham coach Ash Green is pleading for some luck after his Lions finished with an empty bench on Saturday.

Zac Stewart was the first to join the long list of sidelined senior players, before promising teenager Josh Haggar shortly followed suit.

Stunned and wounded, the Lions went into the first break five goals and a number of rotations down.

That quarter-time lead was steadily trimmed as the Lions won two of the proceeding three quarters of football – including the last, impressively without a bench – but the damage had already been done in Monbulk’s blitzing first term.

“We lost young Josh Haggar, who’s a young kid we have in the side, (he) broke his collarbone; we lost Zac Stewart within the first 10 minutes of the game and we had no bench after three-quarter time,” Green said of the new additions to the injury list.

“It’s just been one of those years where – know all sides have them – but we seem to have a lot more injuries, we have seven players out of our best side.

“We’re exposing the kids which is great, but when you start losing a few of your senior players it makes it a bit harder to compete and we’re playing against good opposition as well.”

The Lions went into their round-five bye with a 4-1 record, but have since lost their last three matches against three of the five sides ahead of them.

And while it’s largely to do with a lack of experience, Green admits he ‘wouldn’t have it any other way’, and praised the kids for their effort in trying circumstances.

“We’re coming up against quality opposition and when you’re playing young guys that haven’t played a lot of footy, you expose a lot of them early,” he said.

“If you go back to the Wandin game (round

Chris Cardona assesses his options for Pakenham against Monbulk on Saturday. 286027 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS 7), I think our most experienced player down back had only played 15 games – nothing beats experience.

“But look, I wouldn’t have it any other way, I love having a young group… we’re throwing this young group to the wolves and they’re learning how to play senior footy.

“The kids have been fantastic too, to be fair.”

In fact, Green can vision a lot of success in this group in the future, if they stick together, and was pleased with some of the leaders picking the brains of the former premiership heroes that celebrated previous glory on Saturday afternoon.

“We have got some terrific leaders on the ground, but none of them have played in a senior premiership, so that’s a start,” he said.

“Ultimately having what we had on the weekend with those senior premiership reunions, a lot of those guys are asking questions, getting feedback from them.

“They’ve been terrific in a sense that they want to learn, they want to develop, whatever happens this year, happens, but I want that list to stay together for years to come because I know they’ll have success whatever year that’s going to be.”

The 5.4 to 0.0 first stanza was the stain on an otherwise positive afternoon for the Lions

in the 8.3 (51) to 9.16 (70) defeat.

For Shane Dwyer, the message to his Narre Warren outfit after its 37-goal obliteration of Officer was simple: ‘There’s no point gloating.’

The Magpies and Roos are heading in polar opposite trajectories and it was shown in black and white on Saturday when the Pies kicked 19 majors in both the first and second half.

Trent Cody booted seven, as did Peter Gentile – while they were supported with five apiece from Jake Richardson and Will Howe.

The four with five or more were far from greedy however, as the Maggies finished with a whopping 14 individual goal-kickers.

With a score line that questions what either club really achieve from of it; Dwyer revealed he gave his side a checklist of goals distant from the scoreboard.

“We went in with one major focus, which was team footy,” he said.

“You go into those games thinking you’re going to win, but you don’t expect to win like that.

“We had certain things in place that we wanted to play towards and they (his players) did, they were very good.

“What we asked for before the game, they carried out, that was what was most pleasing for me.”

The next patch of footy is an important one for Dwyer’s Pies, with Pakenham, Monbulk and Wandin (away) to contend with before their next bye.

In other results across the Premier Division competition, those aforementioned Woori Yallock and Wandin sides both registered wins, the Tigers over Mt Evelyn 16.26 (122) to 9.8 (62) and the Bulldogs 12.15 (87) to 9.16 (70) over Olinda Ferny Creek.

In another difficult day for the Rovers, it was highlighted by an enormous mark from Callum Urquhart, who has been known to take a big grab.

Pakenham unleashes potential with terrific team footy

By David Nagel Pakenham has bounced out of the Queen’s Birthday weekend bye with renewed enthusiasm recording a thumping 18.16.124 to 0.1.1 victory over Thornton Eildon on Saturday.

The Lions began well, booting four goals in each of the first two quarters, before kicking 3.8 in an inaccurate third term.

Coach Rick Stalker asked his players to work more as a team in front of goal, and his instructions worked with the Lions kicking seven straight in the last quarter.

The Lions shared the workload beautifully, with 10 players hitting the scoreboard.

Donna Monckton was the star of the day, booting five, while three goals to Bianca Moody and two each to Melina Eppel and Cahli Parker helped the Lions to a convincing victory.

Regular stars Courtney Stephens, Abbey Tognazzini, Eppel and Moody were at it once again, while Monckton and Steph Grentell were others to shine on the day.

The Lions are one of three teams to have a bye this week.

They next hit Toomuc Reserve on Saturday 2 July against Monbulk.

In other games, Alex Bantock kicked five and Emma Caccetta three in Upwey Tecoma’s massive win over Yarra Junction, while Healesville showed it is made of the right stuff with a 50-point victory over Olinda Ferny Creek.

Ishka-Belle Stock slotted four for the Bloods, who kept Olinda scoreless for the first time this year.

And Belgrave will be partying hard after a 41-point victory over Monbulk.

The Magpies had not tasted success since round one, but were always in control of the contest.

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Donna Monckton jumps into the arms of Bec Domotor to celebrate one of her five goals against Thornton-Eildon. 286024 Courtney Stephens had the ball on a string for the Lions in a dominant midfield display. 286024 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS kicked two goals each for the Maggies, while Laura Gillard and Shania Turner bagged a single each for the Hawks.

In Eastern Division One, Beaconsfield fell to a powerful Park Orchards side – 9.8.62 to 3.6.24.

Lauree Metcalfe, Sarah McCallum and Tash Bliss kicked a goal each for Beacy, while Alyssa La Rocca and Lauren Hojnacki were most impressive around the ground.

RESULTS – ROUND 10 Upwey Tecoma 18.13.121 v Yarra Junction

0.0.0, Olinda Ferny Creek 0.0.0 v Healesville 7.8.50, Pakenham 18.16.124 v Thornton Eildon 0.1.1, Belgrave 8.8.56 v Monbulk 2.3.15.

LADDER Upwey Tecoma 36, Healesville 36, Olinda Ferny Creek 28, Pakenham 24, Belgrave 16, Monbulk 8, Yarra Junction 8, Thornton Eildon 8, Seville 8.

THIS WEEK Yarra Junction v Olinda Ferny Creek, Belgrave v Seville, Upwey Tecoma v Healesville. Byes: Monbulk, Pakenham, Thornton-Eildon.

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By Jonty Ralphsmith Two losses on the weekend to Pakenham’s championship women’s team has effectively ended its bold finals hopes in its first year in the top division of Big V basketball.

After winning five of their first nine games, the Warriors have now lost their last five to sit seventh in the eight-team competition, and three wins outside the top four.

Their assignment on the road against the table-topping Wyndham was always going to be difficult, and was made more so by the absence of import Haille Nickerson.

The Warriors were never really in the contest.

A 29-12 opening quarter set the scene for the home team, who ran out 40-point winners, 103-63.

Anastasia Williams and Keeley Patterson scored 11 points each for the Warriors, with Williams completing her double-double with 16 defensive rebounds.

Ebony Sans had 10 rebounds in a quest to limit the damage.

A loss to Chelsea the following day was harder to take, as Pakenham was in the game against a team below them on the ladder…before losing in overtime.

The Warriors were up by six at halftime, before Chelsea pulled it back to level-pegging at three-quarter time.

The gridlock was unable to be broken at the final siren.

Pakenham did not trail in the last four minutes of regulation time, but two successful free throws to Chelsea in the last 10 seconds evened things up before it went to overtime.

New-import Williams produced the highlight of the day, showing her talent by scoring 23 points and recording 16 rebounds.

Tarryn Wilkin scored 14 points to offer Williams some great support.

The Division Two men’s match also went to overtime, but the Warriors emerged victorious by five points – 111 to 106 in a top-of-the-table clash against Gippsland.

After trailing at the first break by 12 points, the Warriors won the succeeding three quarters to send the game into overtime.

Due to some outstanding performances Pakenham did not trail for the last four minutes of the extra period.

Joe Davis (36 points, 8 rebounds) was enormous for the Warriors, while double-doubles to Joshua Dow (26 points, 10 rebounds) and Alistair Parker (22 points, 12 rebounds) also played key parts in the end result.

In Youth League games, the Division One women’s team came from behind at three-

There are exciting times ahead for female cricket in West Gippsland. 286479 Picture: SUPPLIED

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By David Nagel

A double-double from Josh Dow helped Pakenham to an overtime victory over Gippsland. 277790 Picture: ROB CAREW quarter time to defeat Collingwood 62-59 at Collingwood College.

Tyla Scorah was the star of the show for the Warriors, banging in 18 points to go with 11 rebounds, while 13 points to Rhiannon Gallagher were also important.

In Division Two men, the Warriors had a comfortable victory over Sunbury.

The Warriors had many contributors to the 92-69 scoreline, with a double-double to Michael Johns (16 points, 14 rebounds) at the top of the list.

Josh Norton (16 points), Jarrad Small (11

points) and Jackson Grey (10 points) were also crucial cogs in the victory.

THIS WEEK CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN McKinnon v Pakenham – Saturday 7pm DIVISION TWO MEN Mildura v Pakenham – Saturday 8pm YOUTH LEAGUE ONE – WOMEN Pakenham v Geelong United – Saturday 6pm Wyndham v Pakenham – Sunday 1pm YOUTH LEAGUE TWO – MEN Pakenham v Mornington – Saturday 8pm

Cricket Victoria (CV) and the West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) have come together to provide some great opportunities for current and prospective female cricketers this winter.

Beginning the cricketing bonanza is the Melbourne Stars School Holiday Program, being run at Elite Indoor Sports in Pakenham, from 3pm to 6pm on Monday 27 June and Monday 4 July.

A regular cost of $30 has been cut back to $10 with each participant receiving a back-pack and ball.

The program is suitable for girls aged 5 to 12 years old and includes two hours of action-packed cricket activities…as well as a free hour of Inflatable World.

On Monday 4 July, CV and the WGCA will conduct a Forum for Girls Cricket in West Gippsland, where WGCA clubs and key stakeholders are invited to attend and put forward their great ideas for the future.

The forum will also be held at Elite Indoor Sports and will include a visit from Melbourne Stars player Tess Flintoff, as well as Melbourne Stars mascot Starman.

The WGCA is also looking to run a Female Indoor Cricket Competition… beginning on Monday 18 July.

Teams will consist of six players per side in open-age competition.

Those interested in any or all of the above can visit the West Gippsland Cricket Association Facebook page for more details.

United and Strikers lock horns in volatile local derby

By David Nagel Bragging rights have been split between Bunyip and Pakenham after the local rivals played out a typically competitive 1-1 draw at IYU Reserve on Saturday.

The stage was set for a hard-fought encounter in the early stages of the contest with Albert Mambo (Pakenham) and Ed Walker (Bunyip) both shown yellow cards within three minutes of the opening whistle being blown.

The competitive start soon turned into unbridled joy for the visiting Bunyip team when Macauley Howard found the back of the net for just his third goal for the season.

But the Strikers celebrations were short lived, with Dusko Erkalovic calmly converting a spot kick after 16 minutes to answer Howard’s goal from six minutes earlier.

Bunyip received several cautions in the first half as the volatile nature of the game started to rise.

Declan Pepping and Ryan Mackie were both shown yellow cards for the Strikers, adding to Walker’s earlier booking.

Neither team could penetrate their opponent’s strong defensive unit with some strong tackles a feature of the opening minutes of the second half.

Simmering tensions rose to almost boiling point in the 61st minute of play when Bunyip’s Dean Schembri was given his marching orders after being shown a red-card. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

Pakenham’s Dusko Erkalovic and Bunyip’s Ryan Mackie renewed acquaintances on Saturday after their fiery round-three clash at Bunyip. 275008 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Bunyip and Pakenham played out a typically intense contest at IYU Reserve on Saturday.

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Pakenham couldn’t make the most of its one-man advantage as time ticked into a frenetic last 20 minutes of play.

A total of four yellow cards were shown in the concluding stages of the match with Howard and Liam Lenders both booked for Bunyip, while Stephen Ngoneh and coach Liam McCafferty entered the referee’s notepad for United.

This dour struggle follows a 1-0 victory for Bunyip in round three, with a controversial finish adding to the tensions between the two clubs.

Bunyip has a chance to launch into the tophalf of the table this week, when it travels to South East United, while Pakenham can rest its aching bodies with the bye.

Pakenham’s next outing will take place at home, IYU Reserve, against Mentone at 3pm on Saturday 2 July.

MEN’S STATE LEAGUE 5 SOUTH RESULTS – ROUND 14 Pakenham United 1 v Bunyip 1, Barton United 6 v Rosebud 1, Mount Martha 1 v Casey Panthers 4, Aspendale 1 v Hampton Park 2, South East United 0 v White Star Dandenong

3. Mentone – Bye. LADDER White Star Dandenong 32, Barton United 28, Casey Panthers 24, Mentone 22, Hampton Park 19, Bunyip 18, South East United 14, Pakenham United 13, Rosebud 8, Mount Martha 7, Aspendale 5.

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