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Crisis in housing

By Marcus Uhe City of Casey continues to grow at a rapid rate, but housing affordability in the region is failing to keep pace, according to 2021 Census data released on Tuesday 28 June.

Casey’s population grew by 22 per cent from just under 300,000 in 2016 to 365,239 last year with the number of private dwellings jumping from 101,998 to 122,583.

But as more people turn to renting (23.2 per cent) then outright home ownership (22.5 per cent), rental and mortgage stress continues to plague the City.

Median weekly rent rose $40 to $390 - which was $10 above the Victorian average.

The number of households undergoing rental stress, where rent payments equate to greater than 30 per cent of household income, has nearly quadrupled, from 7.6 per cent in 2016 to 29.9 per cent last year.

Following the same criteria as rental stress, mortgage stress has also increased to 18.3 per cent from 12.7 per cent in 2016, as the median monthly mortgage jumped by $217.

Casey suburbs most-plagued by mortgage stress included Hampton Park and Clyde (20.6 and 20.2 per cent respectively), while rental stress was highest in Cranbourne (33 per cent) and Hampton Park (32.2 per cent) Median weekly rent was the highest in the suburbs of Berwick and Pearcedale (both $400) and Clyde ($401), while Cranbourne had the most affordable with a median of $342.

Berwick, Clyde and Pearcedale also led the way for median weekly household income, at $2113, $2152 and $2009 respectively, while the median in Cranbourne came in at $1477.

Median weekly income rose by $364 to $1918, ranking it higher than its neighbouring cities in Cardinia ($1874) and Greater Dandenong ($1453).

The City also continues to be a diverse melting pot of ethnicities and cultures, with the number of residents with both parents

born overseas increasing to 59 per cent, up from 53.2.

It reflects the country’s population as a whole, with more than 1 million people arriving in Australia between 2017 and 2021.

With the new arrivals, the proportion of Australian residents that are born overseas (first generation) or have a parent born overseas (second generation) has moved above 50 per cent (51.5 per cent).

English (21.7 per cent) and Australian (21.6 per cent) ancestry continues to dominate the cultural diversity count, followed by Indian (9.3 per cent), Scottish (5.1) and Irish lineage (4.9).

53 per cent of Casey residents registered English as the only language used at home, with 45 per cent living in households where languages other than English were used.

India, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan were the top responses for country of birth for people not born in Australia, and Punjabi is the most used language at home other than English in Casey.

11 per cent of Clyde residents and 4.3 per cent in Cranbourne use Punjabi as the top language other than English.

Mandarin topped the percentages in Berwick, Endeavour Hills and Narre Warren (tied with Sinhalese), while Hazarghi had the highest percentage for Hampton Park residents and Serbian topped Pearcedale.

The 2021 Census achieved a response rate above the Australian Bureau of Statistics target obtaining data from 10 million dwellings.

The dwelling response rate was 96.1 per cent, up from 95.1 per cent in 2016.

For further information about 2021 Census data head to abs.gov.au/census/find-censusdata Dr David Gruen AO, Australian statistician, said: “Every stat tells a story and today we are sharing a glimpse into the stories of almost 25.5 million Australians. This accurate and valuable data reveals who we are as a nation and how we have changed.”

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By Marcus Uhe Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Cranbourne West is hosting a World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser on Saturday 2 July.

Centre director, Archi Patel, will be stepping up for a new-do to raise much-needed funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Ms Patel, who sports shoulder length hair, said she was feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement ahead of the event.

“I’ve always wanted to do one,” Ms Patel said.

“I just want to do it because I’ve never had

a reason to do it.

“Seeing all these inspiring stories I thought, I would love to raise some money and do it.”

In addition to some new haircuts, there’ll be food trucks, market stalls, arts and crafts activities and performances to keep the whole family entertained.

The Centre is aiming to raise $5000 for the Leukaemia Foundation, through ticket sales, raffles and donations from food truck operators. Pearcedale’s Moonlit Sanctuary has contributed a family pass while Gumbaya World has offered two children’s passes.

In a further show of support, Aspire’s Head

Office has offered to match their donation tally.

Ms Patel described the support offered by the community as “heart-warming”.

“It’s not only a fundraiser but its making a difference to so many people actually going through the battle,” Ms Patel said.

“There’s people that lose their hair naturally because of the disease, and this shows an emotional connection that we’re in this together, and we can make a difference.”

Aspire Early Education Cranbourne West is located at 84-90 Quarters Boulevard, Cranbourne West, with activities running between 10am and 1pm on Saturday 2 July.

$600,000 fine after apprentice killed

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Marshall Lethlean Industries Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $600,000 for its “evident disregard” for an apprentice who fatally suffocated at work in 2018.

The South East road-tanker manufacturer pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court on Friday 24 June to failing to ensure the workplace was safe and without risk to health.

In sentencing, Judge Douglas Trapnell said the victim was Xi Lei Wu, a 20-year-old father-to-be, who started his work placement at the Cranbourne West site just 10 days earlier.

He was “handballed” a job to clean out the inside of a tanker on the morning of 4 October 2018.

However, at the time, the tanker’s compartment was very low in oxygen.

This was due to a defective welder and wire feeder being left inside the tanker by an apprentice from the day before.

The wire feeder’s valve was ‘stuck’ open, leaking argon gas and depleting oxygen levels overnight.

The next morning, Mr Wu entered the tanker but didn’t emerge when alerted for a ‘smoko’ break about 8.55am.

Half-an-hour later he was discovered unconscious in the tanker.

Despite workmates hoisting Mr Wu out with a crane and performing CPR, he died from asphyxiation at the scene.

The company – owned by multinational CIMC – had just moved from a factory in Dandenong to the $2.8 million new premises in Cranbourne West.

A boiler-maker told WorkSafe investigators that the Dandenong facility had a swing arm to attach the wire feeder, ensuring the gas connections were outside the tank.

There was also an extractor fan available to remove fumes.

Neither of these measures were in place in Cranbourne West.

Judge Trapnell noted that there was no evidence that the welder and wire feeder were routinely inspected and serviced.

Also, Marshall didn’t ensure workers switched off the argon gas mains when the welder was not in use, or that they returned the welder to its rightful place after use.

Any one of those three “reasonably practicable” precautions would have prevented the tragedy, Judge Trapnell said.

Any of them were easily done at relatively low to no cost.

“That amounts to evident disregard by the company for the safety of Mr Wu and others at its workplace.”

The use of a welder and wire feeder in disrepair and in a partially-enclosed space posed an “obvious and foreseeable” risk of asphyxiation, Judge Trapnell said.

“In my opinion, a strong message needs to be sent to companies that place employees and others in highly dangerous situa-

tions. That they must do their utmost to ensure the safety of those persons.

“If they do not meet their obligations in this regard, then they should know they will be met with stern punishment.”

Judge Trapnell noted Marshall’s early plea, deep regret, lack of prior convictions, clean safety record and remedial steps since the incident.

He accepted Marshall wasn’t aware of the faulty equipment at the time.

The judge acknowledged Mr Wu’s bereaved family and partner, commenting “how tragic the loss of your son and partner was in these circumstances”.

The fine couldn’t ameliorate their loss but hopefully it would bring them closure, he said.

WorkSafe acting health-and-safety executive director Adam Watson said the incident was an absolute tragedy that could have been avoided.

“The dangers of working in confined spaces are well known and there is no excuse for employers who fail to control the risks,“ Mr Watson said.

“This incident highlights just how important simple measures such as maintenance and storage procedures are to keeping workers and workplaces safe.

“Sadly a failure to do so in this case cost a young man his life.“ The maximum penalty for the offence is $1.45 million for corporations.

The City of Casey has adopted a suite of strategic documents, including its 2022/23 budget and annual action plan 2022/23.

Following a four-week public exhibition period, the council adopted the following documents at a special council meeting held Monday 27 June: council plan 2021-25 - year two review, annual action plan 2022/23, financial plan 2022/23 which includes the budget 2022/23, the 10-year financial plan and the capital works program 2022/23.

This year’s budget totals $558.64 million, with a $433.19 million operational budget and a $125.45 million capital works program.

This includes a major focus on the allocation of funds towards completing a significant number of in-flight capital works projects, in line with existing planning arrangements.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff thanked those residents who took the time to consider and provide input into the suite of documents.

Through the budget 2022/23, the council is allocating $42 million towards child, youth and family services, $51 million towards waste management, $22 million towards community connections and health and wellbeing, $19 million toward road maintenance and $12 million towards sports and leisure.

And through the council’s capital works program, the council is directing $29.1 million into roads, $4.5 million into footpaths and cycleways, $10.8 million into drainage, $50.1 million into recreational, leisure and community facilities, $4.6 million into parks, open space and streetscapes and $12 million investment into business and digital transformation to improve our customers’ experience.

Some of the key projects to be completed with funding allocated over the next 12 months include $4.7 million for the Clyde North Family and Community Centre (West), $4.6 million for the renewal of playgrounds across the municipality, $3.5 million for the construction of a new family and community centre in Clyde, $3.2 million for storm water harvesting at Max Pawsey Reserve, $2.0 million for the construction of Cranbourne West Sports Reserve (Lochaven), $1.2 million for the Botanic Ridge Soccer/Cricket Reserve, $0.7 million for a new tennis pavilion at Max Pawsey Reserve and $0.5 million for the resurfacing of the Robert Booth Reserve tennis courts.

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Andrew’s great honour Andrew Gai has been a leader in the SouthSudanese Australian community for a number of years now and during Refugee Week last week, he was recognised with a Victorian Refugee Achievement Award. The Cranbourne Social Worker and father of three spoke to Star News Journalist MARCUS UHE about his journey, his experience as a refugee in a new country, his ongoing community service initiatives and more.

Growing-up in war torn South Sudan, Cranbourne’s Andrew Gai knew nothing of Australia.

With extremely limited access to television and internet, from what he remembers of his childhood, any external media or pop-culture references from the Western world were considered a product from the United States.

Mr Gai fled South Sudan for Uganda in 2002 on recommendation from his elder brother, excited at the prospect of beginning an education.

It wasn’t until attending pre-departure orientation for to Australia on his way out of Uganda to join some of his siblings in 2006 that he began to learn about the Land Down Under, saddened to be leaving his parents and some family behind in Africa but excited at the prospects of what lay ahead.

“It was like being dropped into middle of ocean, or being born again,” Mr Gai recalls of his early impressions of Australia.

“I was confident that it would be a better place than where I was living but it was still a big surprise when I arrived.”

Fast forward to 2022, the social worker was recognised as part of the Victorian Refugee Achievement Awards on Monday 20 June.

“It’s very humbling to be recognised, especially on World Refugee Day,” Mr Gai said of his award.

Mr Gai is a team leader at Anglicare Victoria where he’s served a multitude of roles over his time, from helping to settle asylum seekers and refugees, and as a case worker at community detention centres, which he found “very rewarding”.

In 2021 volunteered his time helping underprivileged families to receive food packages and meals during Victoria’s lockdowns.

Having lived through famine in his youth, Mr Gai had an acute sense of what food shortages would mean for his community and the devastating impacts on health and wellbeing.

“I felt sense of responsibility to use my experiences of crises back home,” Mr Gai said.

“This was (likely) the first crisis for anyone and I thought it would be hard to take.

“I felt I had the opportunity and had the resources to help our community and particularly the multicultural and refugee community.

“We got some Government funding to deliver food relief to people who were mostly in quarantine at the time. We also worked with local churches to identify families that needed support.”

In 2014 he co-founded of the South Sudanese-Australian Academic Society (SSAS), with a vision of seeing a generation of empowered, educated South-Sudanese Australians contributing to society.

It’s something he can relate to as a migrant who faced multiple barriers when it came to settling the country, from his lack of education, social network and knowledge about his new home.

Embarking on a new life in his early 20s without the comforts of home meant he had to grow up fast, learning very quickly that he would have to assume a range of responsibilities without his parents and elders around to pull him into line.

He arrived in June 2006 with “just a suitcase” and little understanding of English, but the support of older siblings and a fierce determination to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by his new home country, including a “hunger” for education.

He enrolled in a language school before relied on interpreter services in his early days, before he set about finishing his schooling through TAFE – completing his year 11 and 12 studies at the age of 22 – and then enrolling at RMIT University and completing a Bachelor of Social Science and Youth Work.

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I had people with very good intentions and good wishes wanting me to do something else or saying ‘I don’t think you can do this’. I knew what I was capable of and was prepared to do what it took to get there.” knowing that his starting point was starting behind so many of his classmates.

“I had people with very good intentions and good wishes wanting me to do something else or saying ‘I don’t think you can do this’.

“I knew what I was capable of and was prepared to do what it took to get there.

“Going to university with English being a second language, I knew I had to work harder than classmates who were born here. I had to seek more support.

“It taught me to be determined and be prepared to do what it takes to achieve goals.”

Involving himself in his local church group in Box Hill and the Christian Union at university was also crucial, as it opened doors to numerous social networks and opportunities to immerse himself in the community, particularly revelling in the opportunity to undertake mission trips to country Victoria.

Mr Gai’s work at Anglicare led him to Orange Door, where he tackles the ongoing problem of domestic violence.

As a therapeutic mens practitioner, Mr Gai

seeks to address the root cause of domestic violence, by educating men about their behaviour.

It’s a proactive approach to the problem, aiming to stop the action before an incident takes place.

“If we are able to help men who choose to use violence and change behaviours, it ensures safety for their current partner but also for their future partner,” Mr Gai said.

“Relationships may end but that doesn’t mean he’s not going to find another partner.

“It’s a challenge, and there’s limited early intervention programs at the moment.”

Despite having achieved so much already, the father of three doesn’t see his community service work slowing down any time soon.

There’s still more that can be done to help migrant communities get on a level playing field when it comes to assimilation into a new community, such as finding employment, dealing with police and negative stereotypes or prejudices enflamed by media outlets.

“Generally I think a lot of Australians are

very welcoming of refugees and supportive but I’m well aware from what I hear everyday that my experience of settlement is not the same as others might have had,” he said.

Episodes such as when the phrase “African gangs” became a mainstay of mainstream media in recent years, was “very discouraging” for Mr Gai and his community.

“People who were very professional were called gang members or abused on the job,” Mr Gai recalled.

“Young people and kids can take that to heart and it can impact self-esteem.”

All of his advocacy, volunteering and focus is still centred on his primary objective.

“My only goal is to continue serving the community.

“I don’t think I can give back enough from what I have received from Australia. The best I can do is to continue contributing in local community.

“I love where I live in Casey, being part of the Victorian community and giving back in a work and volunteering capacity.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Lyndhurst resident Lyanne Morel wants to reform the juvenile detention system. 285855 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

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The Red Robins team, from left: Shenei Meisi Penaia, Nicole Yaneza Bagatsing, Jessi Hooper, Lyanne Morel and Sam Ibrahim.

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Currently, the age of criminal responsibility in Australia is 10 years old, meaning from that age, children can enter the youth justice system, isolating them from society, argued Ms Morel.

The international standard age of criminal responsibility is 14 years old.

“Prison is not the right environment for a 10-year-old,” she said.

“You’ve pulled them away from their family, all their friends and from being in school. It’s like you’ve set them up for failure.

“We want to encourage them to stay on the right path, we want to give them every chance.”

To develop the proposed legislation, the team of five young Victorians referred to the successful Diagrama Foundation model from Spain, which saw alternative ‘re-education centres’ replace traditional juvenile detention centres in many countries across Europe.

The result saw recidivism rates drop to as low as 14 per cent over a period of years and proved successful in reintegrating juveniles into the community.

After tabling the Bill at Youth Parliament, it will be passed on to the Youth Governor, who will present it to Parliamentarians for further review.

“I’m quite hopeful that someone, a party or an independent will pick this up, because I do think it has incredible potential,” Ms Morel said.

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Despite a rocky start to adulthood, Lyndhurst resident Lyanne Morel has turned her life around - and she wants other young Australians to have the same opportunities.

In 2020, Ms Morel was put in police custody on remand.

She was eventually acquitted of her charges, but said the time she spent in Frankston jail was nothing short of horrifying.

“Being in prison, especially as a first timer who had never really had any interactions with the law, was very scary,” she said.

While Ms Morel only spent one night in jail, she said it was enough to make her push for change.

The 25-year old is part of The Red Robins, a Red Cross-endorsed team who will visit Victorian Parliament on 30 June to present a Bill to Youth Parliament, with hopes it will help reform the juvenile justice system.

The Bill aims to deconstruct the current system of youth detention centres into a series of wellness centres which focus on education and rehabilitation.

“What I really observed while I was in [jail] was that a lot of the women are quite troubled; it’s quite evident they haven’t had the right support,” she said.

“I spoke firsthand to a lot of women in prison and there’s a very large portion of them that have been there before.”

Ms Morel said the Bill aimed to address certain elements the current youth justice system falls short on, particularly keeping minors in education.

“Prison currently operates to punish younger offenders rather than rehabilitate them; it’s a revolving door and becomes a second home to those that don’t receive the help they need,” she said.

“It creates bad connections and never correctly addresses the underlying issues causing the crime.”

The Red Robins’ Bill legislates to close the majority of current youth justice centres and to focus on the introduction of youth wellness centres to the effect that residents are able to continue their education and begin reintegration trips for the purpose of remaining a part

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Shopping hit Teenagers from Hallam, Springvale and Narre Warren were arrested after 13 stores were broken into at a Wantirna South shopping complex early on Sunday morning, 26 June.

Knox police arrested the four males after a series of shop burglaries at a shopping centre on Burwood Highway around 1am.

It is alleged the four youths broke into the shopping centre through an area under construction, and once inside, allegedly broke into 13 stores, police said.

A 13-year-old and 14-year-old from Hallam, a 12-year-old from Springvale and a 13-yearold boy from Narre Warren were each charged with 30 offences, burglary, theft, criminal damage and bail offences.

They will face a remand application at a children’s court, police said.

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The Covid-19 Testing Hub on Thompsons Road in Cranbourne closed on Friday, 17 June as the supply of Rapid Antigen Tests meant demand for PCR tests eased.

Peter McKill congratulated those involved upon the closure.

“Excellent job done by all who staffed it. Both medical and logistical staff.”

A decrease in transactions will see the Hampton Park Commonwelath Bank branch close for good in July.

Joanne Van Rijn-Portelli was left unimpressed.

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Positivity shining through for youth New research by Mission Australian and Orygen found 69 per cent of young Victorians reported the pandemic had a negative impact on their mental health.

While the brunt of lockdown restrictions may be behind us, youth mental health remains a contentious issue.

To highlight the importance of their mental well being, students at Foundation Centre’s Casey campus held a positivity exhibition on Monday 20 June.

Year 11 students each represented an organisation that supports youth mental health and held a fundraiser, selling homemade cupcakes, cookies, candles, key rings and crocheted dots.

Representing organisations including ReachOut, Beyond Blue, Sane, Sebastian Foundation, Starlight Foundation, Helping Minds and Compassionate Friends, students also decorated the exhibition with bunting printed with personalised mottos for positivity.

“The last two years have seen teen mental ill health skyrocket; at Foundation Learning Centre, we see it firsthand,” said Foundation Learning Centre’s learning and curriculum coordinator and educator Daniella Maloney.

“Our exhibition aimed to reduce the stigma of mental health concerns and give all our students the tools to assist them and encourage

Foundation Learning Centre students with their positivity bunting, alongside curriculum coordinator and educator Daniella Maloney.

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Stink up over smell

By Eleanor Wilson An overwhelming odour permeating from the Hallam Road Landfill in Hampton Park continues to plague locals, with some residents claiming the air pollutant is affecting their health.

Narre Warren South’s Lindsay Bartlett said a sewage-like odour, which he believes originated from the tip, became so strong a few weeks ago that it caused him to suffer from an asthma attack.

“I’ve got asthma and emphysema and [I] suffered greatly from the fumes of the methane gas and it actually filled our houses, it’s never been that bad before,” Mr Bartlett said.

“It was right throughout the house, you couldn’t run from [the smell], apart from leaving the whole neighbourhood, but how far does it go?”

Fellow neighbour John Tomkins said the odour from the landfill has become progressively worse over the years.

“When we first moved in here about 28 years ago we never had any problems, but gradually it started getting a little bit worse and a little bit worse,” Mr Tomkins said.

“Three weeks ago, as I said, you couldn’t breathe here. It was just toxic…I had to hold my breath.”

Mr Tomkins said he awoke in the middle of the night three weeks ago with a strong headache, which he believes came as a result of the strong smell.

“It was very out of the ordinary, I never get a headache that wakes me up like that,“ he said.

The landfill at 270-310 Hallam Road in Hampton Park is one of Victoria’s largest landfills, accepting household waste and solid inert waste from multiple Melbourne councils.

EPA South Metro regional manager Bianca Sigismundi said the authority is “very aware” of recent odour issues caused by the Veolia Hallam Road landfill and carried an onsite odour assessment earlier in June.

“EPA officers noted a landfill cell was nearing its capacity and generating elevated odour levels that should reduce quickly as the cell is filled and covered,” she said.

“While odour does not directly cause health issues, it can cause emotional and mental stress which is why EPA has been actively engaged with the site and the local community through the Community Reference Group over the long term enforcing licence standards and requiring the operator to proactively take measures to reduce odour escaping the site.”

The Hallam Road landfill is no stranger to criticism from residents and authorities.

In February 2020, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) fined Suez Recycling and Recovery $8000 for breaching a licence condition for failing to prevent offsite odours

Lindsay Bartlett said odour permeating from the Hallam Road landfill became so strong a few weeks ago that it caused him to suffer from an asthma attack. 287411 from the tip.

Suez Recycling and Recovery has since installed additional infrastructure to better manage landfill gas.

Suez Recycling and Recovery merged with Veolia earlier this year, which said it operates to strict environmental guidelines set and monitored by EPA. “We take a proactive approach to the management of odour, investing extensively in improvements, such as gas (odour) extraction infrastructure, that go well beyond industry best practice,” said a Veolia spokesperson.

“In response to recent wet weather condi-

tions, we implemented additional extraction technology to build on our existing capability.”

But Mr Bartlett says he cannot understand why more isn’t being done to reduce the odour seeping from the site.

“Something needs to be done…Narre Warren South smells like a sewer all the time,” Mr Bartlett said.

“I can’t understand why nothing is being done to stop it…they need to shut the tip down.”

If you notice a strong odour, in the area, please report it to EPA as soon as possible by calling 1300 372 842.

Firefighter donates for challenge A near-death experience encouraged a Devon Meadows firefighter to roll up her sleeves for a good cause.

While giving birth to her second child in 2015, Carly Damman suffered complications during an emergency caesarean.

Placed on life support for 11 days, Ms Damman benefited greatly from donated blood.

“After being put on life support, I received a number of blood transfusions from donated blood,” Ms Damman said.

“When I woke up, I just really felt like I wanted to give back to the community and to those people that helped me.”

Following this experience, she begna donating blood to give back to those who needed it.

“I obviously just saw the importance of being able to donate blood and to give donations to help others who are like me and get sick unexpectedly... and do need blood and plasma for life-saving benefits.”

The life-changing incident also inspired Ms Damman to join her local fire brigade in 2017.

“I’ve always been very communityminded, and I wanted to help out however I could.

“I joined my local CFA and I’ve never looked back since.

“CFA is a big part of my life and a big part of who I am now, especially after going through such a traumatic event, it feels good to give back in any way I can.”

This year, Ms Damman is taking part in the Emergency Services Blood Challenge for the first time.

“I’d seen the challenge advertised and thought it would be really nice to work alongside my fellow fireys, just like we do on the fireground.”

The Emergency Services Blood Challenge runs from 1 June to 31 August.

CFA members, their friends and family can all join team CFA, with the overall goal to tally up as many blood, plasma or platelet donations as possible throughout the three-month period.

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Cranbourne East street leg shooter jailed

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A serial offender who, for unknown reasons, shot a man in the leg at point blank range on a Cranbourne East street, has been jailed.

Father-of-two Jamie Crockett, 26, was found guilty by a Victorian County Court jury of intentionally causing serious injury.

In sentencing on 28 June, Judge Mark Gamble said a jury was satisfied that Crockett was the gunman and that he intended to injure the victim who suffered a life-threatening wound.

Crockett – who was on bail for car-jacking charges at the time - sat in a Mercedes vehicle near the victim’s home just before 6am on 14 November 2018.

During an argument with the man, Crockett aimed a “shortened” gun at point blank range out of the car window and fired it into the victim’s thigh.

The bullet passed through the leg, severing an artery and causing a significant loss of blood.

In hospital the next day, the man initially identified Crockett as the shooter in a sworn statement to police.

During the trial, he claimed he had no memory of making the statement, and that the gunman was someone else. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

He denied that he knew anyone called Jamie Crockett, but later admitted he was a friend.

At trial, the victim painted himself as the aggressor but that didn’t marry with the CCTV footage of the shooting, Judge Gamble said.

“It’s clear to me that (the victim) did his best to sabotage his identification of Mr Crockett as the shooter.

“Unsurprisingly the jury saw through this.”

Crockett also pleaded guilty to being a prohibited person possessing a home-made hand gun, which was found in a Louis Vuitton bag in his girlfriend’s car a week after the shooting.

The gun was loaded, but temporarily not operational, according to police analysis.

Judge Gamble said the shooting of an unarmed man in public rightly concerned the community.

It was “troubling” there was much in the incident that “can’t be known” – with Crockett declining to answer questions in a police interview or to give evidence at trial.

Crockett’s motivation for shooting the victim was “clouded in mystery”, though there seemed to be “ill will” between the men.

It could not be proven that the shooting was pre-meditated before the meeting, the judge noted.

Crockett had been largely in custody since the shooting more than three years ago.

During that time, he was also sentenced to two-and-a-half years jail for carjacking while on parole.

His “escalating” criminal history of weapons and violence dated back to 2014, Judge Gamble noted.

Crockett was diagnosed with PTSD from an abusive childhood with drug-using alcoholic parents.

At 13, his lengthy “spiral” of substance abuse started after a hip replacement. Crockett described his own life as a “crash course”.

However, he’d sobered up during rehab courses in prison, and expressed a desire to lead a stable life.

Judge Gamble said it was in the community’s interest to encourage Crockett’s improved prospects for rehabilitation with an earlier parole period with mental health and drug-abuse treatment.

He also noted the “significant” trial delay caused by the Covid pandemic.

Crockett was jailed for up to five years, 10 months with a non-parole period of threeand-a-half years.

He had already served 487 days in pre-sentence detention.

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Exhilarating global acts Australia’s Premier Circus” - Circus Royale – will stage an all-new circus spectacular this school holiday at Westfield Fountain Gate from June 23 to July 17.

Presented by Damian Syred, the new 2022 edition will feature new and exhilarating acts from across the globe.

Starring fan favourites like the motorcycle globe of death and balancing talents on the high wire and new for 2022 our incredible stage illusions that will leave the whole audience bewildered.

The Lion Brothers direct from Columbia speed inside the spherical steel cage on motorcycles at over 80km/h with millimetre precision or balancing on the high wire with unthinkable balancing talents.

Rumah - Direct from New Zealand the balancing talents of Rumah and her chair stacking will be leaving you on the edge of your own seat.

Monchino - South American born man of mirth, endless laughter with his on-stage antics and gaggle of hilarious geese.

Cassie - Swinging high on the trapeze Cassie’s true circus glamour brings the glitz and glamour to the big top.

Other acts include High wire, wheel of steel, Spanish Web, Hoola Hoops.

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This season at the Drum Theatre enjoy more exceptional events, experiences, and entertainment to connect with friends and your community.

Season 2 of Drum Theatre The Drum is here to support you and the local creative community. This season enjoy more exceptional events, experiences, and entertainment to connect with friends and your community.

From July to December delight in professional live performances with national tours by leading performance companies, including Opera Australia and the Victorian State Ballet, comedy, music and shows for children and families.

Don’t miss Circling Time: Songs and Stories,

Brass Monkeys Saturday 2 July, 2pm CHILDREN AND FAMILY

a performance by renowned Aboriginal singer/songwriter and proud Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta and Nari Nari man, Kutcha Edwards. The show explores Kutcha’s life through the themes of Country, Birth, Youth, Politics, Love, Culture, Healing and Hope.

Showcasing local artists, Drum presents Our Beat. Full of local creativity, audiences can experience a range of performances including singers, hip hop artists, dancers and poets.

Hosted monthly, this free event offers something new each time and supports local artists.

Circling Time – Kutcha Edwards Friday 8 July, 7.30pm

dren’s Festival in the September school holidays, action-packed with workshops and performances at the Drum.

Drum members receive generous discounts to many performances and local partners Beletti Restaurant and Ettamo Eatery - consider joining and be a part of your local theatre.

See you at the Drum in Season Two. To learn more please see drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au or call 8571 1666, 10am4pm, Monday-Friday.

The Barber of Seville Opera Australia Thursday 14 July, 10.30am (shorter version - 70mins) Friday 15 July, 7.30pm Saturday 16 July, 7.30pm

Our Beat – Monthly Thursday 21 July, 6.30pm Thursday 18 August, 6.30pm

The Little Mermaid – Victorian State Ballet Saturday 20 August, 7.30pm Sunday 21 August, 2.30pm

The Australian Bee Gees Show - A Tribute to the Bee Gees Friday 26 August, 8pm

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Revel in Encore, the Drum’s special monthly morning matinees. Experience a taster of the latest Opera Australia presentation, The Barber of Seville. Reimagine how Elvis’s life would have played out had he been born in Yugoslavia in the 1970s with Balkan Elvis: Aloha from Dubrovnik. Step Back In Time with Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour. All tickets include a complimentary morning tea and parking voucher.

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Songs in the Key of Motown Balkan Elvis: Aloha From Dubrovnik Friday 5 August, 8pm MUSIC Thursday 18 August, 10.30am MUSIC AND COMEDY

The Cocker Ronstadt Experience Saturday 27 August, 7.30pm MUSIC

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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

Sessions are integrated with horses in a meaningful way with exercises carried out both on the ground and ridden. in a meaningful way with exercises carried out both on the ground and ridden.

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Walhalla’s special gift The growing region of West Gippsland offers an abundance of food, dining and agricultural/ farmgate experiences for visitors to enjoy.

Time to discover a hidden gem in West Gippsland Explore your own backyard this winter in the burgeoning region of West Gippsland.

Consisting of four quaint railway townships - Nar Nar Goon, Tynong, Garfield and Bunyip - the West Gippsland region offers travellers the perfect winter day trip destination to explore and indulge in a taste of heart-warming country hospitality.

With so many hidden gems ready to be discovered only an hour away from Melbourne, the growing region of West Gippsland offers an abundance of food, dining and agricultural/farmgate experiences for visitors to enjoy.

Whether it’s popping into ’Biddy Marthas <https://www.facebook.com/biddymarthascafebunyip/> for that much needed warm coffee or sampling the wealth of local seasonal Gippsland produce direct from the farmgate at The Butcher with The Chef or letting the kids hit the skate park at Garfield or enjoying a

humble yet delicious country-style meal at The Garfield Hotel where kids eat free on Wednesday - West Gippsland’s country hospitality awaits you this winter.

For the sophisticated foodie visitor experience - head to Peppermint Ridge Farm Native Foods set in the rolling hills of Tynong North. Only open to the public by appointment, Peppermint Ridge Farm Native Foods has been growing and cultivating a wide range of Australian native food plants for more than 25 years.

The four railway townships are less than six kilometres from each other - making for an easy multi-destination trip in the West Gippsland region. Combined with the majestic backdrop of Bunyip State Park and also Mt Cannibal Flora & Fauna Park for nature-lovers and hikers/bushwalking who will enjoy getting their heart rate up in the cooler months - West Gippsland truly offers something for every tourist.

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At a small ceremony at the Walhalla Goldfields Railway’s Station in Walhalla, Jim Doult, an 80 year old railway enthusiast from Traralgon, presented the railway with a Diorama of Walhalla Railway Station as it was 100 years ago.

The small layout in HOn3 scale, is a fine example of the scene featuring the original location of the station, the beautiful water wheel along with goods shed and engine shed.

President of the Walhalla Goldfields Railway, Phillip Milbourne, said, “We are so grateful to Jim for giving this timeless reminder of Walhalla’s Railway past and how it compares with today’s tourist railway operation”.

Mr Milbourne went on to say, “Jim Doult has put his heart and soul into completing this wonderful diorama and we are extremely pleased that he has donated it for our many visitors to enjoy”.

After the ceremony, Jim got the surprise of his life when he was invited to board the footplate of the 1950’s “Spirit of Yallourn” locomotive that runs regular Tourist Train Services to Thomson and Return. He was shown the controls and then drove the train on its special trip.

“Jim’s selfless gift to the railway is certainly an unusual way to support the volunteer run railway which is a Gippsland Tourist Icon. But it demonstrates that there are so many ways people can get involved.” Mr Milbourne said.

“We desperately need more volunteers particularly in our Way and Works area.”

Come and see Jim’s beautiful diorama and take a ride back in time

The railway will be running daily in the school holidays and bookings can be made online The railway will be running daily in the school holidays and bookings can be made online.

Mr Milbourne said, “Come and see Jim’s beautiful diorama and take a ride back in time.”

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IBAC report Bill blocked

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A State Coalition’s bid to hasten the release of IBAC’s reports has been narrowly defeated in State Parliament.

Labor MPs, with the support of crossbenchers Andy Meddick and Rod Barton, voted down the Bill 17-16 in the Legislative Council on 22 June.

Opposition Upper House Leader David Davis had proposed the Bill to stop “unnecessary legal delays and roadblocks” to tabling IBAC’s reports.

Currently, property developer John Woodman is embroiled in a Supreme Court bid to halt the release of an IBAC Operation Sandon report into allegedly corrupt land deals in City of Casey.

He argues he has not been given reasonable opportunity to respond to the report’s “adverse” findings.

Mr Davis told a Parliament debate on 22 June: “Natural justice rights do need to be protected but that is not a limitless point.

“There is a balance to be struck which actually enables IBAC, where necessary, to table where it is being tied in legal knots.”

In support, Liberal MP Cathrine BurnettWake said the State Government was involved in three inquiries into “serious corruption” – Operations Sandon, Watts and Richmond.

“Victorians first heard about Operation Sandon almost three years ago, and they still have not seen the report.

“The government may think it is a case of out of sight, out of mind, but Victorians deserve to see these IBAC reports before the November 2022 election.”

Labor MP Mark Gepp, in opposing the Op-

position’s Bill, said it was a “Swiss cheese of Bills”.

“It is full of holes, and the Parliament should reject it.

“It contravenes the constitution of Victoria, it does not recognise the sovereign right of the Supreme Court of Victoria and it wilfully strips individuals of their rights, potentially, to privacy and a fair hearing.

“Nowhere else in the country does any other jurisdiction seek to do what Mr Davis is proposing to do here in Victoria.”

Mr Barton, of Transport Matters Party, said the Bill would raise the risk of contempt of court proceedings.

The proposed three-month timeline for witnesses to respond to adverse findings was potentially excessive, he said.

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The ATO’s deputy commissioner and chief of the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce, Will Day, says many people are sharing techniques for fraud on various social media platforms.

“We are working with social media platforms to help remove content promoting this fraud, but if you see something that sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Mr Day says.

“The people who have participated in this fraud are not anonymous - we know who they are and we will be taking action.”

“We are urging anyone involved to face the music and come forward now, rather than face even tougher consequences later including penalties and criminal charges.”

Mr Day acknowledges that legitimate taxpayers may be delayed in receiving their refunds due to the extra steps introduced to the process to deter and prevent fraudulent refunds from being paid out.

He also understands that some people may have unknowingly been caught up in fraudulent tax transactions.

“People who have participated in this fraud may have unwittingly followed advice they have read online, claiming to help access a loan from the ATO, or receive other financial government support such as a disaster payment,” says Mr Day. “However, for others, there was nothing accidental or unintentional about setting up a fake business in their own name and seeking an unearned refund.”

“Circumstances where there were deliberate attempts to defraud the ATO or a refusal to organise repayments will lead to tougher actions, including criminal action.”

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Queen’s Guide Award winner, Cranbourne’s Teah Dorman

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I have visited 15 countries.

What do you love about what you do?

As a Girl Guide leader, I love seeing when the girls discover and work out something they didn’t know before. You can just see their eyes light up as they do it and it always reminds me why I volunteer.

Who is the best person you’ve worked with?

Deb Chamberlain. She is my idol and I aspire to be a Guide leader with the integrity, dedication and passion that she possesses.

What would your last meal be?

Pancakes with every topping I could possibly imagine.

What is your most memorable moment?

Walking after two months in a wheelchair. I had been in wheelchairs when I was younger but it was the first time I was actually old even to understand the significance and achievement of recovering from surgery. That was following my last surgery for hip dysplasia in 2016.

What event, past or present, would you like to witness?

I would love to see the women suffragette movement in the 1910s. Emmeline Pankhurst is one of my biggest inspirations and being able to actually see everything her organisation did, especially with the knowledge of how it impacted my rights now, would be incredible.

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

Dolly Parton, Freddie Mercury and Marlene Dietrich.

What are you currently listening to, watching or reading?

I just finished reading ‘The Secret History’ by Donna Tartt. It was incredible and should definitely be on lists of books people should read before they die.

Teah Dorman from Cranbourne Girl Guides. 285315 If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

Vegan chocolate cake with a cookies and cream frosting and chocolate drip. I just made this for my birthday cake and it was so good.

Where is your dream holiday destination?

I would love to travel to Egypt. Nine-year old me had an absolute obsession with ancient Egypt and its mythology, so being able to see the pyramids in real life.

What were you like as a kid?

Loud and determined. I have always been independent and wanted to take any opportu-

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In 1842, the English naturalist Sir Richard Owen coined the term Dinosauria, derived from the Greek deinos, meaning “fearfully great”, and sauros, meaning “lizard”. Dinosaur fossils have been found on all seven continents, including Antarctica and Australia.

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The longest dinosaur was Argentinosaurus, which measured over 40 metres - as long as four fire trucks. It was part of the titanosaur group of dinosaurs.

Its remains have been found in Argentina and South America.

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The dinosaur with the longest name was Micropachycephalosaurus, meaning “tiny thick-headed lizard”. Its fossils have been found in China, and it was named in 1978 by the Chinese paleontologist Dong Zhiming.

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What was your first job?

I worked at a cafe/bakery for two years as a barista.

What are the three most used apps on your phone?

Spotify, YouTube and Instagram.

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

How much of our lives are predetermined? It’s a bit existential but how our genetics actually make up the blueprints of our lives has always fascinated me.

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Helena celebrates 100

By Marcus Uhe It was a special day at Calvary Hallam on Tuesday 28 June as they celebrated the 100th birthday of Helena Strycharczuk.

The great-grandmother recognised the occasion with coffee and cake among fellow residents and staff at an afternoon tea.

Ms Strycharczuk was born in Karolewo, Poland, where she was one of seven children (four sisters and two brothers).

She worked on a farm, which she thought was “heaven” before migrating across the world to Australia in 1988, following the footsteps of her daughter and her brother.

Helena and her late husband, Joef, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 98, had six children together, and she has been blessed

with seven grandchildren and even a few great-grandchildren.

Having worked in a private nursing home, Ms Strycharczuk now lives in the Hallam facility and quickly assumed the mantle of Rumikkub champion.

She plays every day and the fellow residents and staff cannot beat her.

Despite her age, she keeps her brain ticking through the use of her iPad, which she uses to keep up to date with family and friends, and read the news.

She credits her longevity to her devotion to God and the Seventh-day Adventist Church, where she was a regular attendee every Saturday morning for many years.

“I believe God looks after you,” she said.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells Politicians and faith leaders were united in support of a vandalised mosque in the South East.

The Baitul Salam mosque – translated as House of Peace – in Langwarrin hosted a ‘Love for all, Hatred for none’ forum on Friday 24 June, in wake of a group’s alleged attack the weekend before.

In a bipartisan show of support, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy, Liberal MPs Brad Battin, Neil Angus and candidates, Frankston councillor Brad Hill and Labor MP Paul Edbrooke attended.

There was also Rabbi Yaakov Glasman from the Jewish community, Reverend Alexander Yule from the Uniting Church and Jasbir Singh from the Victorian Sikh Council.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association spokesperson Aziz Bhatti said the show of support meant much after several acts of vandalism and assaults against the mosque in recent years.

“The political and religious leadership of Victoria proved that we united against hate, and against any attacks on places of worship.

“An attack on one place of worship is an attack on everyone.”

There was also an “overwhelming” response from the wider community, Mr Bhatti said.

“With this kind of leadership, anyone who thinks of attacking a place of worship or trying to create fear or hate will be discouraged.

“We need to stand up to these people.”

Last week, Victoria Police arrested and charged eight men with burglary and trespass over the incident on Sunday 19 June.

They include one aged 62, two aged 18 and five aged 19.

The mosque’s imam Wadood Janud has stated the community would invite the offenders back, to inform them about their faith.

In support of the Ahmadiyya Muslim As-

Young people from culturally diverse backgrounds in the City of Casey have the chance to become actively involved in local government, with the Victorian Local Governance Association’s (VLGA) Stepping Forward program.

The program, which begins in July, will see more people involved in council affairs by educating 12 participants from both Casey and the City of Whittlesea on local issues and government decisions, and how to contribute to create change.

The program focuses on improving leadership within the community and aims to advance local government and the way the community interacts with it.

While learning about the fundamental concepts of government, participants will undertake a project for change within their local area, with support from the council.

They will have access to specialised subject matter experts and local government decision-makers throughout the program.

By supporting and educating young culturally diverse people within these councils, the VLGA aims to equip participants to rebuild community trust and create a foundation for the return to council elections in 2024.

Stepping Forward was made possible by a generous grant from the Scanlon Foundation.

Expressions of interest are now open for the VLGA’s new program, ‘Stepping Forward - Council Influence Incubator’, and will close on 8 July.

Faith leaders show support for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association.

Jasbir Singh of the Victorian Sikh Council.

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy at the solidarity event.

sociation, in Parliament on 21 June, MP Brad Battin said: “One of the greatest things I have done is to learn and educate by going to some of these mosques, as well as the Islamic mu-

seum, to understand the Muslim faith more.

“I invite more people to go and learn about that so we have less of this ignorance in our community.”

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If you are over 55, live in Casey and looking for something to do, come and join us. We are a friendly club.

Our club day is on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 3pm. On the second and fourth Wednesdays, we have live entertainment.

There are also weekly activities on other days of the week which include the garden group club, indoor carpet bowls, sing-along, line dancing, table tennis and friendly cards and darts games.

We are located at 192-196 Centre Road near the Narre Warren Station.

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Celebrate Plastic Free July by learning to make useful items to help you avoid singleuse plastics, as well as making extras to give to others as well.

This sewing bee is for both those that can and those that can’t sew. Plenty for everyone to do.

Plastic Free July-themed food and drinks provided. Come and have a fun Friday night, meet some like-minded people and contribute to reducing single-use plastic in Casey.

Friday 1 July at Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre, 10 Raymond McMahon Boulevard, Endeavour Hills.

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On Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm are painting for pleasure workshops for any medium; they’re aimed at taking your art to the next level to shows and sales.

On Sundays between 10am and 2pm we are starting a specialised workshop for artists to learn how to refine their art with new techniques.

Tuesday nights 7pm to 10pm we have a special workshop suggested by the Pride Foundation to introduce and teach guys how to paint guys.

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Indoor Cricket National Championships Calling all fans of Indoor Cricket! The best indoor cricket action will be happening right in our own backyard over the next two weeks as Casey stadium hosts the Indoor Cricket National Championships from 26 June to 9 July.

Seven State and Territories will be represented, with more than 800 players and officials taking

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Entry to attend as a spectator is free. Caset Stadium is at 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East.

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Rockin’ Retro 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 13 November.

Sunday 10 July 1pm to 4pm at Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield. Tickets at rockin_retro.eventbrite.com.au

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Indian Bazaar Market Monthly Indian Bazaar Market showcasing beautiful gifts and homewares at Casey Central Shopping Centre.

Saturday 9 July 9am to 5pm at 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Rd, Narre Warren South.

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She’s also been part of the committee-ofmanagement at Hallam Community Centre, and City of Casey groups.

“I’d say she has been very knowledgeable in the things she gets involved in.

“She has a lot of contacts in the community and works very hard. And she’s a very good speaker when she starts talking about a subject.”

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The City of Casey has announced the Hallam Senior Citizens Centre will now transition into council management, following the closure of the Hallam Senior Citizens Group.

Acting Manager Active Communities Sara Merkus said all existing hirers would be supported as part of the transition, with existing bookings being honoured to ensure there was no disruption to services and programs.

“The City of Casey is aware that after 45 years, the Hallam Senior Citizens Group will cease operation,” Ms Merkus said.

“Council officers are working closely with the Hallam Senior Citizens Group Committee to formally cease the group, and provide options for all current members to continue in similar programs where available at neighbouring facilities.”

Hallam Red Cross secretary Robert Read said it was a “great shame” that that the senior citizens group had closed.

“The age of people attending has increased to an age in which they’ve got problems with health.

“They’re not turning up as much as they used to, and we couldn’t get anyone on the management committee.”

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At a spritely 94 years, Betty Keen is one of Hallam’s most enduring volunteers.

Ms Keen received a well-deserved longservice award as one of the forces behind the 43-year-old Hallam Red Cross unit on 21 June.

She’s been a member for 30 years and secretary for 20 years. She only recently stood down as secretary due to the rise of “modern technology” such as internet and email.

“They never taught me any of that at school,” she chuckles.

For years, Ms Keen had been fundraising for Red Cross appeals and causes – such as goods for flood victims and food for refugees in Australia.

She’s organised cake and plant stalls in Doveton, Hallam and Narre Warren, Trauma Teddies for young hospital-patients, bedding for house-fire victims and bus trips for members to Crown Casino and NSW. “It’s been a job I’ve enjoyed doing. We’ve had a good group of workers – I did the organising but they did the work.

“We’ll see if the girls can continue to do it.

Two or three of us are now over 90 (years old).”

She pitched in, after neighbours and friends talked her into joining more than 30 years ago.

Ms Keen has also seen many Red Cross fundraising groups in the region fall by the wayside. The annual Red Cross Calling doorknocks have also become a thing of the past.

“We can’t do door-knocking anymore. We used to know of our neighbours, but these days we hardly know any of them.”

Time has also caught up with Ms Keen’s other great passion, Hallam Senior Citizens Group.

It closed down on Friday 24 June because it could no longer get enough ageing members to form a committee, she says.

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Eagles get out of jail free

By Lachlan Mitchell The nails on the fingers of Cranbourne fans would have been gnawed to the bone on Saturday after a thrilling two-point win over St Paul’s McKinnon.

An opening 10-goal shootout saw Cranbourne take a two-point lead at quarter time, before the Bulldogs managed to pop their heads in front by eight at the half.

The game continued to be played in Cranbourne’s forward-50, but the Eagles kicked a horrible 1.6 to 1.2 in the third term to narrow the margin to four points with one quarter to play.

A last-quarter swarm by the Eagles, led by champion full-forward Marc Holt, saw them kick 4.3 to 3.2 to scrape home 12.13.83 to 12.9.81.

Holt finished with four goals to take his tally to 46 goals for the season.

The Bulldogs put up an almighty showing on their home ground against the competition favourites and almost pulled off a famous win.

Eagles coach Steve O’Brien was relieved with his side’s ability to fight it out in tough conditions.

“We didn’t expect it to be so tight, but they have been playing some really tight footy,” he explained.

“We knew they play the ground (McKinnon Reserve) really well and they were the best side all day except for about 15 minutes...we just got out of jail.

O’Brien was proud of his side’s ability to stick things out and fight until the final siren.

“As I said to the guys pre-game we need challenges and we certainly got that on Saturday,” O’Brien said.

A relieved Eagles swarm over the Bulldogs with Marc Holt, right, kicking four. 286030 Picture: ROB CAREW “Like I said they were the better side for 90 per-cent of the game, so it’s a good sign to win a game like that.

“We never give up and that’s been a trait of this footy club for a long long time...for its entire history to be honest.

“It’s a great sign that we are always in games and we are able to fight until the very end.

“I don’t think many people gave us a chance in the last quarter, when we were down, but we found a way.”

Tyson Barry kicked three goals for the Eagles, and recent Casey-listed Jake Carosella slotted two, to join Holt as multiple goalkickers on the day.

Jake Stephens and Jordy Bertrand were reliable figures around the ground.

One of the biggest signings of the week was ex-Carlton and Brisbane Lions power-forward Brendan Fevola, who made his way to the Port Melbourne Colts for the clash against Dingley.

The Fevolution reminded everyone of his class, booting four goals, and why he almost kicked 100 goals in an AFL season.

Fevola orchestrated the Colts 25-point quarter-time lead.

But a second coming from the Dingoes saw them lead by seven points at half-time, with Justin Van Unen kicking four goals to lead his side back into the contest.

Not even Fevola could lead the Colts over the line as they suffered defeat by 15 points.

Competition powerhouse Cheltenham once again flexed their muscle with a stirring

120-point win over Mordialloc.

The Rosellas had things their own way from the opening siren and continued to go from strength to strength.

A strong second-quarter performance saw the Rosellas lead by 65-points at half-time.

After the break things looked very much the same as Cheltenham ran in 22 goals to the Bloodhounds four.

Springvale took its opportunities as it raised hell to conquer St Kilda City.

The Demons were able to hold the Saints down and realign the stars on their season.

Demons Daniel Spence and Cory Hutchinson kicked three goals each to see them triumph by 31 points.

Bentleigh had no issues in striding over East Malvern by 26 points with Demon Thomas Wynne kicking five goals in the conquest.

SOUTHERN DIVISION ONE RESULTS – ROUND 11 East Malvern 9.11 65 v Bentleigh 14.7 91, Port Melbourne Colts 9.6 60 v Dingley 10.15 75, Cheltenham 22.13 145 v Mordialloc 4.1 25, St Paul’s McKinnon 12.9 81 v Cranbourne Eagles 12.11 83, Springvale Districts 12.7 79 v St Kilda City 6.12 48.

LADDER Cranbourne Eagles 40, Cheltenham 36, St. Paul McKinnon 32, St Kilda City 28, Dingley 24, Springvale Districts 20, Mordialloc 20, Port Melbourne Colts 12, Bentleigh 8, East Malvern 0.

FIXTURE- ROUND 12 Mordialloc v Port Melbourne Colts, Bentleigh v Cheltenham, Cranbourne Eagles v St Kilda City, St Paul’s McKinnon v East Malvern, Dingley v Springvale Districts.

Magpies finding their voice as Lions face the music

By Lachlan Mitchell PREMIER DIVISION Narre Warren has maintained its perfect record in the Outer East Premier Division with a 51-27 victory over a gallant Pakenham on Saturday.

The Magpies have breezed through the season undefeated after the quality addition of former Australian international Erin Bell.

The Lions managed to keep within touching distance of the Magpies in the first term falling behind by seven goals.

In the second quarter the Magpies managed to push further away as the lead stretched by eight at half-time.

Sitting on the right side of the result was becoming more and more difficult for the Lions as Bell and Jemma Osborne combined for 47 goals in a stirring performance.

The Lions failed to get going although Chloe Morgan and Mia Washington did try to make inroads into the Magpies feathers.

Pakenham Coach Matt Cooke was content with his sides’ performance against one of the competition heavyweights.

“We trailed by a very gettable 12 goals at three-quarter-time and I changed the line up to give a few girls extra time on court to shine...but it didn’t work,” Cooke explained.

“We make sure we get the best out of our team and make sure we rotate players equally.

“We are always trying to ensure our depth is strong and make sure we continue to take the right steps forward.

“We didn’t play poorly, they were just a better team. They are a good strong side and we only have to beat them once in finals.

“It’s good to see the standard we need to be playing at.”

ROC had to bounce back after a disappointing opening term to drive past Upwey Tecoma. A shinning performance from Sarah Castricum and Keeley Burgmann saw the Roos prevail by 14 goals.

Monbulk controlled proceedings when it faced Beaconsfield at Monbulk Reserve.

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And Wandin had no worries disposing of Mt Evelyn by 11 goals.

The Bulldogs led from start to finish thanks to Abby Gedge and Lauren Spinks doing a fine job of sinking the opposition with some sharp work under the ring.

DIVISION ONE Seville continued its stellar season with a 15goal win over Gembrook Cockatoo.

The Brookers struggled to keep up with the fast-paced intensity that the ladder leaders brought to the table.

Seville’s Ella Morse and Hayley Ray put on 21 goals each as they raised the tempo in the second-half.

Yarra Glen showed its poise and class as it fought back to put Belgrave to bed.

The Pies had a strong start leading 13-11 at quarter time.

But a second-quarter resurgence saw Yar-

ra Glen pile on 12 goals thanks to Stephanie Gibbs and Lara Wandin-Collins.

Gibbs and Wandin-Collins led the charge as Yarra Glen fought hard to win 26-48 in a terrifc victory.

Berwick Springs will go another week without a win after it searched unsuccessfully for its second win of the season against Emerald.

Emerald proved too strong as it put the foot down to brush over the Titans 46-30.

Kaylah Loulanting and Erin Wolffenbuttel scored 22 and 21 respectively to keep Emerald in the hunt.

The win sees Emerald have a tighter grip on third spot as Berwick and Seville battle it out for top spot.

PREMIER DIVISION A GRADE Pakenham 27 v Narre Warren 51 Woori Yallock 43 v Olinda Ferny Creek 62 Upwey Tecoma 48 v ROC 62

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Dove’s first little hiccup

By Lachlan Mitchell The gallant winning run of Doveton has come to a screeching halt at the hands of Keysborough on the Doves home deck at Robinson Reserve on Saturday.

Doveton led by seven points at three-quarter time before a four-goal final term from the Kookaburras saw them trundle over the Doves by five points.

Inaccuracy plagued the Doves in the first quarter with one-goal-six setting the muted tone.

The Doves eventually fell five points short in the 8.11.59 to 9.10.64 final score.

Doves’ player coach Michael Cardamone and exciting new-recruit Josiah Kyle kicked three goals to keep the Doves in the contest.

Cardamone sees the first loss of the season as disappointing, but agrees it does give the Doves areas to work on as they push towards finals.

“We just have to work harder and we will review the tape today,” Cardamone said.

“But full credit to Keysborough, they came to play, they are well coached and they were a very well drilled side and they are going to be hard to beat moving forward.

“We kicked one goal six in the first quarter so that doesn’t help us; if we convert it probably makes the difference.

“We didn’t take our chances and if we did that it could definitely be a different result.

“To their credit they just kept on coming and coming and they won the contested footy and that got them over the line.”

The loss gives Doveton something to work on as they push towards September.

“We will review and we know no one is perfect, we have to realise that we know what works and we have to resort back to that game plan,” Cardamone explained.

“We are not going to throw the toys out with the cot just yet.”

Cardamone doesn’t subscribe to the theory that a loss is good or beneficial for a side after an extended run of wins.

“I don’t believe in that saying that its always good to have a loss,” he said.

“I think that sometimes you can win and it can cover some cracks and we have got some

A heated battle saw Doveton falter to Keysborough. 287019 cracks, but the loss isn’t a bad thing.

“We can go back to the drawing board and come back fully prepared.”

Hampton Park felt the full force of Chelsea Heights as the Demons breezed past the Redbacks by 58 points.

Chelsea’s Bradley Gilder and Shaun Chaseling kicked three goals each in the win.

The Redbacks could only conjure five goals for the match as they struggled to hit the scoreboard in the 14.11 (95) to 5.7 (37) final score.

The Caulfield Bears ravaged and tore apart Heatherton at Koornang Park Reserve.

The Bears clawed in 27 goals in the 148-point demolition of the Panthers.

Bears forward Chris Smith kicking eight goals in a complete and dominant performance.

East Brighton also had things go their own way as they ran rings over Highett by 62 points.

The Vampires were able to conjure 18 goals to take the result out of Highett’s hands.

The win leaves the Vampires knocking on the door of the top four.

SOUTHERN DIVISION TWO RESULTS- ROUND 11 Chelsea Heights 14.11.95 v Hampton Park 5.7.37, Caulfield Bears 27.11.173 v Heatherton 4.1.25, Doveton Doves 8.11.59 v Keysborough 9.10.64, Highett 8.9.57 v East Brighton 18.11.119. Skye - Bye. LADDER Doveton Doves 36, Chelsea Heights 32, Keysborough 28, Caulfield Bears 24, East Brighton 22, Highett 16, Hampton Park 14, Skye 4, Heatherton 0.

Yet to be Dee-nied as Brown goes bang

By Tyler Lewis Another Mitch Brown bag of goals has highlighted yet another Casey Demons victory.

And frighteningly enough, Brown’s haul of six could’ve been much, much larger.

Brown kicked 6.6 in the Demons 21.17 (143) to 9.13 (67) win over Gold Coast Suns.

He had 2.6 at one stage, before finishing with four straight to square his own ledger.

The Demons kicked away early taking a 12-goal-to-four lead into the main break.

The game opened up after half-time, as Casey fired off eight majors and the Suns four of their own in the third term.

The third was chalk and cheese to the final stanza, which only saw two goals collectively.

Despite having the top three disposal getters on the ground – Rory Atkins (35), Charlie Constable (25) and Darcy MacPherson (25) – the Suns wielded to another big defeat.

The win is the 12th on the bounce for the Dees, who now sit two wins clear atop of the VFL ladder.

Frankston, meanwhile, suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of the secondplaced Southport.

The uncharacteristic performance from the Dolphins saw Danny Ryan’s men thumped by the Sharks to the tune of 80 points.

Frankston struggled to keep up with the Sharks from the very first bounce, losing every term.

Back from a stint on the sidelines, Josh Newman was a shining light for his side with 27 disposals and a goal.

Noble Park’s Blake O’Leary hit the scoreboard once again, kicking 1.1 in the disappointing afternoon for the Dolphins.

The Dollies’ record now slumps to 4-7, with AFL aligned sides Geelong and Gold Coast ahead in the next fortnight.

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Josiah Kyle was at his best, kicking three goals, but it wasn’t enough to get Doveton across the Picture: ROB CAREW line. 287019 FIXTURE – ROUND 12 Chelsea Heights v Skye, East Brighton v Caulfield Bears, Heatherton v Doveton Doves, Keysborough v Hampton Park. Highett - Bye.

City named very best

By Lachlan Mitchell

We’re seeing this celebration a bit... Jimmy Munro was happy with his goal on Saturday. 287267 Picture: ADAM MCFARLANE

Melbourne City has been recognised at the 2022 Victorian Sports Awards as AED Authority Team of the Year.

The award has previously been won by sporting powerhouses - Melbourne Storm and Melbourne Vixens.

Melbourne City edged out fellow Melbourne A-League based-side Melbourne Victory and reigning AFL premiership side Melbourne to win the award.

The Cranbourne based side won the 2021 A-League championship, in turn qualifying for the Asian Champions League.

City finished the regular season on top of the ladder claiming the Premiers Plate, the side backed up the top honour winning the Championship only a few weeks later in front of 15,000 fans at AAMI Park.

Unfortunately Melbourne City couldn’t back up the astonishing feats this year, falling just short in the grandfinal to cross-town rivals Western United.

The club has also had an impact on the local soccer scene, providing clinics and support to the local youth to grow the game in the community.

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Eagles and Saints can’t be separated

By Lachlan Mitchell SOUTHERN DIVISION 3 Somethings in footy take your breath away while others leave you left in amazement...the Saints and the Eagles managed to do both at Strathaird Reserve on Saturday.

The Narre South Saints and Endeavour Hills Eagles could not be separated in a 7.13.55 to 8.7.55 draw.

The Saints and Eagles were caught on a seesaw of goals and momentum swings throughout the afternoon.

The Saints led by a game-high 18 points at three-quarter time and it was left to the Eagles to claw their way back into contention.

The wayward-kicking Saints struggled to put the Eagles away with four straight behinds in the last quarter.

The Eagles managed to kick three goals four in the final term to tie the game up at 55...with both sides sharing the points.

Eagle forwards Jarrod Marolla, three goals, and Jayden Regan, two, were good enough to play their side back into contention and even up the score.

Black Rock showed the whole competition why it has only dropped two games with a tenderising of South Yarra.

The Rock managed to slam home 26 goals in the 153-point win.

An impressive eight goal kickers shared the load to get Black Rock to the monumental total of 177.

Ashwood was able to overcome an eightpoint half-time deficit to steamroll Murrumbeena by 16 points.

Murrumbeena’s Steve Tolongs continues to be a shining light for the Lions as he kicked three goals to move his goal tally to 47 for the season.

And Carrum Patterson Lakes continued its charge up the ladder with a 54 point win over Clayton. Carrum’s Luke Frith and former Cora Lynn-star Anthony Giuliano combined for 11 goals.

DIVISION 4 Dandenong was heroic and fighting strong as it launched an unsuccessful comeback against Lyndale at Greaves Reserve.

The Redlegs were slow of the blocks as they fell behind early with Lyndale eventually opening up a 34-point margin at three-quarter time.

A final quarter blast from Dandenong saw it get within 10 points....falling to a 12.12.84 to 10.14.74 defeat.

Inaccuracy certainly didn’t help as the Redlegs kicked 3.8 to just two points in the final term.

A litany of missed chances causing the result to edge Lyndale’s way.

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Panthers in the pack

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Doveton Eagles storm forward against the Kangaroos. 287020 Dandenong’s Lenny Van Schaik kicked five goals in his side’s agonising defeat.

Hallam squandered a nine-point threequarter time margin to be charged down by South Mornington at Citation Reserve.

Hawks forward Rory McIvor snared five goals in the three-point loss.

A disappointing Doveton Eagles would love to replay Saturday from the opening bounce after suffering an 87-point floundering at the hands of the Moorabbin Kangaroos.

But the Eagles loss wasn’t even close to the worse loss of the round.

Cerberus felt the full force of the Frankston Dolphins, losing by an astounding 208 points in an absolute thumping.

Frankston ran in the majestical scoreline of 35.22 232 to Cerberus 4.0 24.

Dolphins Richard Mathers did the bulk of the work booting 11 goals of his own.

Lyndhurst had its own way as it accounted for Hampton by 55 points.

Lightning’s Tyson Sparkes and Jarryd McGrath combing for eight goals in a thorough and complete performance.

SOUTHERN DIVISION 3 RESULTS – ROUND 11 Black Rock 26.21.177 v South Yarra 3.6.24, Murrumbeena 10.10.70 v Ashwood 13.8.86,

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Carrum Patterson Lakes 16.11.107 v Clayton 8.5.53, Narre South Saint 7.13.55 v Endeavour Hills 8.7.55.

LADDER Black Rock 36, Murrumbeena 32, Carrum Patterson Lakes 28, Ashwood 26,Endeavour Hills 22, Narre South Saints 20, Clayton 8, South Yarra 4.

FIXTURE - ROUND 12 Ashwood v Carrum Patterson Lakes, South Yarra v Endeavour Hills, Clayton v Black Rock, Murrumbeena v Narre South Saints.

DIVISION 4 RESULTS - ROUND 11 South Mornington 8.13.61 v Hallam 9.5.59, Dandenong 10.14.74 v Lyndale 12.12.84 , Lyndhurst 11.20.86 v Hampton 4.7.31, Cerberus 4.0.24 v Frankston Dolphins 35.22.232, Doveton Eagles 4.7.31 v Moorabbin Kangaroos 17.16.118.

LADDER Frankston Dolphins 44, Lyndhurst 40, Hallam 32, South Mornington 32, Dandenong 20, Moorabbin Kangaroos 16, Lyndale 16, Hampton 12, Doveton Eagles 4, Cerberus 4.

FIXTURE - ROUND 12 Lyndale v Doveton Eagles, Dandenong v Cerberus, Hallam v Lyndhurst, Frankston Dolphins v South Mornington, Moorabbin Kangaroos v Hampton.

Devon Meadows has suffered a second shock loss in as many weeks.

A fortnight ago the Panthers were a win clear in second but have now joined a pack of four on 28 points.

It comes after the disappointing 10.14 (74) to 15.4 (94) loss to Mornington.

Will Goosey, son of Simon, booted six for the Doggies in Mornington’s fifth win for the year.

Nathan Drew, Brodie White and Brayden Haynes were named among the best for the Panthers.

Pearcedale, meanwhile, returned to the winners list after a customary win over Tyabb.

The Dales trailed at the first change, but worked the Yabbies over to eventually win 12.8 (80) to 9.9 (63).

Jake Frawley was the best for the Dales and remains one of the stories of the season after several years of injury struggles.

In other results in MPNFL Division Two, Langwarrin dismantled Karingal 17.9 (111) to 7.5 (47) and Somerville recorded a good win over Hastings 9.12 (66) to 7.4 (46).

Rye added further pain to Crib Point’s season with a 11.16 (82) to 10.10 (70) win and Chelsea launched into second place with a convincing 10.19 (79) to 5.8 (38) win over the in-form Seaford outfit.

In Division 1, Frankston YCW scooted further ahead of the pack with an 11.13 (79) to 3.10 (28) win over Dromana.

Bonbeach won a 6.6 (42) to 5.11 (31) nail-biter over Mt Eliza, as did Sorrento over Frankston Bombers, 12.9 (81) to 11.12 (78).

Pines stayed in touch with the topfive by defeating Edithvale-Aspendale 14.7 (91) to 7.10 (52), and Rosebud reentered the race to avoid relegation, by defeating Red Hill 8.4 (52) to 7.5 (47).

Stingrays and Power pushed to their absolute limits

By Lachlan Mitchell Dandenong Stingrays were coming of a hot run as they faced a stern challenge against the Oakleigh Chargers in NAB League at Warrawee Park on Saturday.

Dandenong eventually had to fight off a brave surge from the Chargers who failed to fire home a major in the first quarter.

A strong second term from Oakleigh saw them kick four goals to get within 10 points at half time.

After the break the Chargers continued to stick to their guns as the Stingrays stretched the margin out only slightly to 14 points at three-quarter time.

A dour last-quarter struggle saw the Stingrays hold on for their seventh win from nine games this season...currently sitting second on the ladder.

Harrison Jones kicked five goals to lead his side to an even two-goal win.

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Taj Campbell-Farrell has continued to rise and be a force in NAB League this season as he accumulated another 25 disposals and also hit the scoreboard.

The Stingrays held on in the 10.12 (72) to 8.12 (60) final score.

Gippsland Power had to go above and beyond to ward off a staggering Sandringham comeback.

The Power had the game by the scruff of the neck with a 32-point lead at half-time.

But a final term charge from Sandringham saw the gap close to five points as the Dragons kicked 3.7 in the final term.

The Power was good enough and maintained its structures to hold on by five points in testing circumstances.

Power midfielder Mitchell Moschetti was the aggressive bull as he accumulated 36 disposals in an impressive showing.

The Power will be breathing a sigh of relief after holding on in the 10.5 (65) to 7.18 (60) win.

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