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Display brightens holidays Families across Cardinia Shire are relishing the remaining days left of school holidays before the return to Term 3 and a free digital art interactive display at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham has been a hit. Titled Creature, the immersive experience tells a tale of the Australian bush and is a wondrous play space for both young and old audiences to educate and rediscover their natural surroundings. STORY PAGE 2 Genevieve and Sarra from Pakenham have fun at the digital art display at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. 288628 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Rates hike pain The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is lifting interest rates for the second time in weeks, placing more strain on home owners and renters alike. The big four banks are following suit, with Commonwealth Bank lifting its mortgage rates by 1.4 percent points and NAB by hiking fixed rates by up to 1.10 percentage points. RateCity research director Sally Tindall said CBA and NAB were not hiking in isolation. “ANZ, Macquarie and HSBC have all made
sizeable fixed rate hikes in the last fortnight and we expect others will follow,” Ms Tindall said. “The banks are responding to the rising cost of fixed-rate funding, but they’re also factoring in market expectations the cash rate will go beyond the RBA suggested neutral cash rate of 2.50 per cent.” Casey North CISS executive officer Susan Magee has noticed an increase in people seeking support and said it won’t just be home owners who will be struggling. “The cost of food, fuel and utility bills has
gone up and we’re seeing people who cannot afford to cover rent and there’s no alternative for them,” she said. “If mortgage rates go up then that’s going to flow on to the tenant.” Ms Magee said there continues to be insufficient public and social housing in the City of Casey and surrounding suburbs. “Mortgage interest rates wouldn’t affect those people because they’d be in government or public housing,” she said. After more than two years of Covid-19, CISS has found people of an older age group con-
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Bit of light entertainment Term Two school holidays has arrived and children across the shire are enjoying a range of activities. Berwick’s Wilson Botanic Park is a popular location to catch up with family and friends for long walks and picnics for those brave enough to face the winter chill. Those who prefer indoor activities can head to the Cardinia Cultural Centre for a 2D digital installation about our relationship with the environment. Titled ’Creature’ - the digital art presents an 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. Guests will be immersed in the sound of the Australian bush and greeted by a swirl of particles transforming into a bounding kangaroo as they walk through the gallery doors. Mosquitos will start to buzz, transformed into two Willy Wagtails who follow along. Trees will start to sprout and grow up the walls and leaves will fall to the floor while frogs start to croak and crickets chirp. The creatures then stop responding to all the human movement. The more the humans move, the more fragmented the creatures and landscapes become. If people pause for a little while the creatures will re-emerge. Self-guided tours will take place from 1pm to 3pm from Friday 1 July to Friday 8 July and 10am to 3pm on Saturday 9 and 10 July. The free event is the perfect activity for children and adults alike this school holidays.
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Zaylia, Harmony, Khye and Mahoney from Cranbourne East enjoy the outdoors at the park. 288365
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New group for residents By Jamie Salter A new Pakenham Hills Residents Group is merging with the current Cardinia Lakes Resident Group to form one body encompassing the Pakenham Hills Ward. An inauguration meeting was held on Wednesday 22 June to introduce the group, elect office bearers and plan future activities. Group treasurer and membership officer Brijal Parikh said he saw the benefits of having one localised residents group. “It gets residents who are from that ward together and it’s a good opportunity for them to get to know their neighbours through local, family events,“ he said. “We also want to have a voice for the Pakenham Hills Ward and bring issues to council’s attention.” Mr Parikh has lived in Pakenham since 2009 and is a strong advocate for residents of Fallingwater Estate. The idea to merge the community groups came to Mr Parikh back in 2018 when he applied for a Cardinia Shire Council grant to get the ball rolling. “We don’t have to have multiple groups in the same area, we need to work together to benefit the community and this merger with Cardinia Lakes Resident Group is the perfect opportunity,“ he said. He said he was looking forward to having more housing estates getting on board and participating in upcoming events including
Cardinia Shire councillor Jack Kowarzik with resident group committee members at a recent community event. a Christmas party, New Years Eve celebration and movie nights. “We will develop slowly but we need support from the community and we are looking for members,“ Mr Parikh said. The group’s focus area covers the north east corner of Pakenham; properties bounded by Kennedy Creek to the west, Deep Creek to the east, the highway to the south and the transmission lines to the north.
Mr Parikh thanked Cardinia Shire Council community liaison officers for their support in forming the new group. Pakenham Hills Ward councillor Jack Kowarzik said he was looking forward to working with the new committee. “Having one residents’ group that covers a large part of the Pakenham Hills Ward will make it easier to coordinate and advocate,” he said.
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“There are fantastic community members involved who have many runs on the board when it comes to advocating and supporting our community, especially with local events. “But you don’t have to be a member of a residents’ group to engage with councillors, I encourage anyone in the Cardinia community to reach out to me with any concerns or queries, that’s a big part of the role of being a councillor.”
Maple Grove is Pakenham’s newest estate A new neighbourhood covering 72 hectares of “curated green space“ is set to emerge in the Pakenham East Precinct, developed by Satterley Property Group. Maple Grove estate is located at 10 Canty Lane, Pakenham and will have about 1160 lots house around 3200 residents. The estate has a proposed primary school and community centre and will be 500 metres away from the Pakenham East Train Station. Land prices will start from $279,000 on Saturday, 9 July. Satterley also created the Arcadia community in Officer - one of Melbourne’s fastest selling land estates. Satterley sales professional Lorraine Hibl said the nearly sold-out Maple Grove community caters to those looking to buy in Melbourne’s South East. “Just as with Arcadia, residents of Maple Grove will have access to everything – shops, transport, schools, services – without being in the middle of the busy-ness,” she said. “We can say to people, ‘Have a look at Arcadia - see what we’ve done previously. Look at the parks, the homes, the streetscapes… that’s what you can expect at Maple Grove.” Lorraine said Maple Grove was an ideal
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estate for young families. “They’ll love the greenery and convenience, but also the schools in Pakenham and Beaconsfield. New amenity is important – and it will come to Maple Grove in the form of a proposed primary school, a proposed community activity centre, numerous green spaces and a new train station 400 metres away – but residents will have access to so much straight away.”
Sales for Maple Grove will be divided into 21 stages with a total of 21 lots available in the first release. Construction on the project is scheduled to commence in October of this year. The Victorian Government has scheduled the railway station to be completed by the end of 2024. To register your interest, visit satterley. com.au/maple-grove
Arcadia development manager Julian Hill will take up the same role at the Pakenham East community. Lorraine said she expected him to have a hugely positive impact on the development. “The Dragon Park is a good example of how Julian, with his background in landscape architecture, can turn a feature of a community from something residents like to something they love.”
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Student up for award Pakenham students are in the running to receive the Fred Hollows Humanity Award after being nominated for their strong leadership qualities and morals. Since 2012, the Fred Hollows Humanity Award has recognised more than 2,000 students from across the nation, who follow in Fred’s footsteps by making a positive difference in the lives of others. Pakenham Springs Primary School student Benjamin was nominated by his mum Melissa Bellu for his integrity and honesty in the classroom and around the school yard. “Benjamin was faced with a situation where his friends wanted to steal from a shop,“ she said. “He chose to stand up and walk away rather than getting involved in behaviour he knew was not respectful or morally right. “He is an example to younger students in leadership and humility. He is kind and thinks of other peoples feelings.“ Haileybury College Berwick student Jessica Barwick was nominated for her empathy and community spirit. Jessica recognised local aged-care facility residents were disconnected and produced 46 individualised cards to bring a smile to their faces. Jessica bought craft materials and handmade the cards using her own designs, spending many hours crafting the cards and writing messages so the aged-care residents felt special. “Jessica has volunteered to help organise this year’s local village festival having previously made a positive difference with various local community events,“ her mum Kathie said. The Fred Hollows Foundation founding di-
rector Gabi Hollows said she was proud to see Pakenham students demonstrating the values of the Fred Hollows Humanity Award. “I am constantly inspired by the actions of award recipients, and I urge people in Pakenham to nominate a Year 6 student in their area who embodies the values of compassion, integrity and kindness,“ she said. All nominees will receive a certificate and be recognised at a presentation ceremony later in the year. A Victorian Junior Ambassador will be recognised and will be able to extend their humanity by allocating $5,000 donated by the award’s charity partner Specsavers, to one of The Foundation’s programs to end avoidable blindness. Last year’s Junior Ambassadors chose to support The Foundation’s work in Eritrea, Vietnam, Nepal, the Philippines, and in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia. The Fred Hollows Foundation is calling for nominations for the Fred Hollows Humanity Award, which recognises Year 6 students who demonstrate compassion, integrity, and kindness towards others. Parents, teachers, principals, and community members around the country can nominate a child in Year 6 who is making a difference at hollows.org/humanityaward before 11:59pm on Friday 22 July. One Junior Ambassador will be selected from each state and territory. Fred Hollows Humanity Award nominee Jessica Barwick of Haileybury College.
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Homicide investigation By Marcus Uhe Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Cranbourne on Wednesday night, 29 June. Homicide Squad detectives arrested a 49-year-old man from Cranbourne after emergency services were called to Lecky Street around 8pm, following reports of gunshots heard outside the property. Police attended and located a man deceased in the street, who is yet to be identified. Several occupants of the property in question were spoken to by police, Homicide Inspector Dean Thomas said on Thursday 30 June. The arrested man was in custody and assisting police with their enquiries as of Thursday. “Other occupants of the address have been spoken to, and they are also assisting us to try and piece together what has occurred,” Insp Thomas said. “We’re working on the premise that (the deceased) may know the occupants of the property, but again it is early in the investigation and we’re working to try and piece all of that together. “At this stage, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed and we’re still trying to identify that particular male.” A firearm had not been located as of Thursday, but Insp Thomas said the crime scene was still being examined. A “verbal altercation” involving the occupants earlier in the day is of interest to police. “We do believe that the two males attended the address several hours prior to this incident and obviously a male returned shortly after eight o’clock,” Insp Thomas said. “We’re working to piece together, whether that was one of them that was there earlier, to see whether that’s linked, because there was a verbal altercation with occupants of the prop-
A man was found dead after neighbours reported sounds of gunshots. 287915 erty earlier in the piece. We’re certainly working towards that. “It appears to be very much isolated towards that particular address and those people, but again, we’re just working through that.” Police believe the male who returned after 8pm may have been armed with a shovel, but could not confirm. The shooting follows a series of gun-related crimes in Melbourne recently, including a shooting in Epping in Melbourne’s North on Tuesday night. Mr Thomas said police did not believe the incident in Cranbourne was linked “to any other broader organised crime groups.” He took the opportunity to call on members of the community to show “leadership and responsibility” if they were aware of anyone possessing a firearm that should not, by contact-
ing Crime Stoppers. “They can do that anonymously and their identity will never be known. “But we do really very much rely on information from the public to assist us to focus on these individuals. “We have our illicit firearms squad that’s been set up and is working very hard in relation to identifying people with illicit firearms. “Yes it is a concern, but I can assure the community that Victoria Police are working very hard to identify people that have access to these firearms and hold them responsible for the crimes they commit.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage or CCTV is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Berwick Opportunity Shop concluded another successful year of fundraising - raising over $200,000 for various different community groups throughout Casey and Cardinia. Here’s what our Facebook readers had to say about the achievement:
By Marcus Uhe As roadworks continue to frustrate motorists in the South East, VicRoads have made an adjustment in an attempt to improve traffic flow in Cranbourne. Following a review by VicRoads signal engineers, the light sequence at the intersection of Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Grices Road has been adjusted to better reflect current traffic demand. The minimum regulated time for a right turn arrow is six seconds, however, a review of the intersection resulted in an adjusted sequence to better reflect current demands. Clyde North resident Chandra Sonty uses Berwick-Cranbourne Road regularly to drop his kids to school in Berwick and has grown frustrated with the flow of traffic as a result of the roadworks. He wants to see a change to light sequences throughout the area during peak times, such as school drop-offs, to get more vehicles moving. “People get delayed and they need to go to school reception and collect permission slips for being late,” Mr Sonty said. “My son is in high school and has exams. “My son would be having exams in the first two hours of the day. “We can’t afford to have (kids) late to school.” There are a number of schools in the area, including Berwick Park Primary School, St Francis Xavier College Berwick Campus and St Catherine’s Primary School, along with busy locations such as Eden Rise Shopping Centre and Clyde Road Reserve.
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Melbourne’s outer south-east suburbs are getting improved mobile connectivity, with Optus and TPG Telecom to deliver four new mobile towers and 11 tower upgrades from 4G to 5G through the Victorian Government’s $550 million Connecting Victoria program. Digital Economy Minister Jaala Pulford announced the partnerships with Optus and TPG Telecom on Thursday 30 June. “Outer Melbourne suburbs like Cranbourne and tourism hotspots like the Mornington Peninsula need mobile services that can keep up with increasing demand and keep Victorians connected,“ Mr Pulford said. The work will be carried out between 2023 and 2024 to deliver improved services across 418 square kilometres. Residents and businesses in Beaconsfield, Berwick, Botanic Ridge, Cardinia, Clyde, Clyde North, Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Cranbourne North, Cranbourne West, Dandenong South, Endeavour Hills, Eumemmerring, Hallam, Hampton Park, Officer, Officer South, Skye and Mornington Peninsula can expect improved coverage. Gembrook MP Brad Battin led a petition for improved mobile service in Clyde North in early 2022 as residents reported issues with contacting emergency services. Mr Battin said he was concerned the commitment was an empty promise from the Labor Government. “In 2018 they promised a police station to be up an running - failed, they promised better roads - failed. Now they promise improved phone service, something they have said for years isn’t their problem,“ Mr Battin said. “I will hold whoever is in government after November 26 to delivering this.” Clyde North’s Lifestyle Berwick Waters resi-
Pauline Richards, Jaala Pulford, Jordan Crugnale, representatives from Amazing Double Glazing, representatives from Optus including general manager Jayson Grool announce the commitment. dent Pam Barnett said she had been struggling with poor phone service for years. “I don’t trust them to say it’s going to get better, I won’t believe it until my phone receptions improves,“ she said. “It’s due to a lack of towers and until we get more, it won’t improve.“ Earlier this year, the Victorian Government released its Connecting Victoria engagement report, voicing the needs of more than 11,000 Victorians for better mobile and broadband connections. Key feedback from the report highlighted that improved mobile connectivity was essential in areas where services needed to keep up with rapid development and growth. Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said the tower upgrades would benefit the digital economy. “Better connectivity creates enormous opportunities for jobs and supports growth in our important industries, and we’re ensuring Melbourne’s outer suburbs and the Peninsula have a thriving digital economy,“ she said.
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale agreed better mobile connectivity was a necessity. “Mobile connectivity is a modern day expectation and this is welcomed news for our residents and businesses in the South East including Clyde and Clyde North,“ Ms Crugnale said. Optus Regulatory and Public Affairs vicepresident Andrew Sheridan said he looked forward to getting the improvements underway. “Optus wishes to thank the Victorian Government for their significant investment which will go a long way in strengthening the mobile infrastructure in Melbourne’s south-east,“ Mr Sheridan said. TPG Telecom head of Infrastructure Strategy and Integrated Planning Paul Tremlett also welcomed the upgrades. “We are pleased to work with the Victorian Government on these important network sharing arrangements as it means more people and businesses can access the social and economic benefits that are made possible by mobile connectivity,“ Mr Tremlett said. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Older Men: New Ideas By David Nagel “I got out of bed one morning and didn’t have anything to do.” The words of John Doutch, followed by hearty laughter, embody the spirit that exists between a group of ageing, older men that share their experience and knowledge at monthly meetings held at the Outlook Community Centre in Pakenham. ‘Ageing’ and ‘older’ may sound offensive to some…but these gentlemen are actually bonded by those two words. Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) is a men’s discussion group developed by the Council of the Ageing (COTA) that provides a safe, confidential and respectful space for men to share their thoughts, experiences and ideas. Doutch is a long-time member of OM:NI, a group that now meets on the second Wednesday of each month as it looks to rebuild and reunite after Covid. “I was recently retired, had nothing to do, and in the letterbox was a pamphlet advertising a program about the challenges of ageing, run by an organisation named COTA,” Doutch said. “I thought why not, I’ll give it a go. “My involvement all stemmed from there. “I got involved in OM:NI and within five years we had started up five groups within the South East.” For Doutch, it didn’t take long for a clear message to sink in about the challenges facing men as they entered the elderly years of their lives. “I remember one guy speaking at a meeting and the discussion topic was friendships,” Doutch recalled. “He was always very quiet, but he stood up and said he wanted to talk about friendships. “We all sat back and listened and he spoke about the fact that he had no friends anymore, but not because of anything that had happened. “He had no friends because all of them had died. “It really got me thinking that it’s important to maintain a circle of friends. “The circle gets smaller and smaller…and it’s great to create a new circle of friends to maintain your sense of balance, sense of community and it’s hugely important to your own self-worth as well. “I get heaps out of it (OM:NI), I love seeing older men, without beer, without talking politics or religion, just having a good time and sharing our thoughts.” The OM:NI group at Pakenham is certainly an eclectic group, with retirees ranging from a builder, to defence force worker, manager of a tenpin bowling centre, an educator, sheet metal worker, courier and diesel mechanic… all coming together to forge a strong bond. Ken McMaster has been involved in the OM:NI group for just over a decade, and now as a facilitator of the meetings gets great satisfaction from his role. McMaster is also keen to see the OM:NI program bounce back to it’s pre-Covid vi-
OM:NI participants, back from left; Darren Adams, John Garland and Brian Regan. Front row; Barry McClease, John Doutch and Ken McMaster. 287645 Picture: GARY SISSONS brance, so more men over 60 can share the experience as well. “I get a great feeling of satisfaction by seeing the positive impact OM:NI has on guys and I get a great kick out of new guys coming through the door and being able to share their experiences,” McMaster said. “I remember my first meeting, I didn’t quite know what to make of it, but I was very quickly made to feel comfortable and welcomed by a very friendly group of guys. “I left work, retired, filled in 12 months of my time, but then I was a bit lost. “OM:NI was recommended by a friend and I’ve been a member for 11 years now.” The devastating impact of Covid saw OM:NI sessions cease, with McMaster and a small group of like-minded people deciding to get things back up and running with a bounceback meeting on May 11 this year. But due to the lingering impact of Covid – mainly reduced confidence in attending social gatherings - the numbers at OM:NI have certainly dropped away. McMaster is hoping to see some past and new faces at the next OM:NI meeting on Wednesday 13 July. “Dealing with Covid is still tough for many people because there’s an anxiety that goes with the aftermath of the lockdown,” McMaster said. “We need to get past that and get our confidence levels back. “We just want to get things going again. “But getting confidence back in people
is the biggest battle we have…across the 26 OM:NI groups in the metropolitan area, contact people are reporting the same things. “We want to encourage people to come back. “We’re a lot safer now, knowing what we know and being immunised, than what we were before we knew nothing at all. “Vaccinations and knowing a lot more about Covid should have a positive impact on everyone.” A typical OM:NI session involves a friendly welcome as participants arrive, followed by a run-through of announcements from COTA – OM:NI’s parent body – before the discussion moves in an orderly fashion around the room. Each participant provides their thoughts and ideas, before a coffee break proceeds the final business of the day. “We have a pre-selected subject that everyone knows about,” McMaster said. “We all have our say and everyone is given the opportunity to put their thoughts forward. “One of the great things about OM:NI is that things are confidential and there is a great respect for each other within the group.” Each member of OM:NI enjoys their experience greatly. Regular attendee John Garland just simply enjoys the company. “I really enjoy the variety of people that you meet and learning about the life skills and experience that other people have got,” he said. “I’m just amazed at what people have done. “If only industry grabbed hold of guys like
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“...Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.” (Hebrews 12:26-28 Bible). Let’s not be an ostrich & stick our heads in the sand & pretend there is nothing wrong! The facts are, there is much wrong, & it starts with our gross ungodliness & arrogance, turning away from acknowledging the truth. “God’s Word”.... Yes it is His word alone that gives freedom, life, blessing, healing, deliverance & peace. It is in the Gospel that we have the knowledge of God’s purpose, way & salvation. For it is the power of God expressed unto us. Christian & non Christian alike, it is time to look closely at what motivates you, what is the strongest desire in your life? What are you spending your time, effort, strength & money & achieving in this life. Is it is to acquire the best & “keep up with the Jones’s”. Is it about gathering wealth & satisfying your own desires, over the hurt & rejection of others, even the ones you love? Is it work, sport, travel, hobbies.... the list goes on. All these are not necessarily bad in themselves, but when they become our prime desire, then we have missed the mark & are speedily heading for disaster. “What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world & lose his own soul? (Math 16:26). What foundation are we laying? What seeds are we sowing? because we will reap what we sow! If we sow ungodliness we will indeed be counted amongst the ungodly in the day of the Lord. If we sow righteousness (endeavour to live in right standing with God, by submitting to His guidance, blessing & love) then we will inherit salvation, blessing & the favour of God in our lives & for eternity. God sends a great shaking that will reveal the purposes & attitudes of our hearts. We all will be layed bare & stripped naked leaving only what is good, righteous & Holy.
this, they would be so much better off. “I had retired, was looking to fill my life up, I dawdled along and have enjoyed every moment since.” For long-time member Brian Regan, building friendships is the top priority. “OM:NI goes back 15 years and I’ve been here for 14,” Regan said. “I saw an ad in the paper for a men’s discussion group and that’s how it started for me. “I had retired at 57 and was looking for something new…I really enjoy it and the number one thing for me is friendship, we help each other. “If I want help, I get help, if others want help, they get help, that’s what we do here.” Darren Adams and Barry McClease also spoke of the satisfaction they get from being involved in such a tight knit and respectful group of men. And it’s not just Pakenham where men from around our region are getting together to bring some knowledge and laughter to each other’s lives, with several OM:NI groups available to men in the district. Ken McMaster (0419 574 865) is the contact for day or night sessions at Pakenham, while for Beaconsfield its John (0402 206 689), Berwick; Jim (0408 335 130), Cranbourne East; Hope (5996 3257) and Narre Warren; John (0431 844 833). People interested in OM:NI can also obtain more details by calling COTA on 1300 13 50 90 or via email at askcota@cotavic.org.au or by visiting the COTA website.
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Homework buddies By Jamie Salter Pakenham Living and Learning Centre African Homework Club students are celebrating this year’s achievements, with a community event marking the occasion. In partnership with the Melbourne Youth Chorale, the African Homework Club students held special musical performances on Sunday 26 June. The event kicked off with a didgeridoo performance, followed by African drumming and the combined singing performance by the the Melbourne Youth Chorale and African Homework Club. Students were presented with certificates to recognise their efforts in front of about 200 people. Speeches were presented by African Homework Club art and sewing facilitators before guests enjoyed some delicious African cuisine. The African Homework Club is a after
school program funded by the Department of Education to support the African experience in the Cardinia Shire. Formed in 2020, the club started with 11 students during lockdown and now has 130 enrolled students and about 20 tutors. Tutors cover a range of subjects and activities including literacy, numeracy, sewing, music, art and sports. Living and Learning project manager Chengkuach Aleer said the event was held to raise awareness of the club’s programs. “The event was really good - we had great feedback from parents, students, teachers and community members,“ Mr Aleer said. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate the student’s hard work and achievements with their parents and families. “We’re always looking for more volunteer tutors as our program grows - the more tutors the better.“
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WHAT’S ON 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 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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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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This is a FREE event! WBPB have numerous members of our community coming forward to showcase their talents and bring together what will truly be a spectacular day! Set up comfortably under our marquees, with food trucks, and the always stunning scenery, WBPB look forward to hosting you and the entire family for a day of entertainment and fun! Book here! https://www.trybooking.com/CAMMU Sunday 3 July 10am to 4pm at 668 Princes Highway, Berwick.
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Inverloch Jazz Festival It seems that jazz is alive and well, judged by the popularity of the Inverloch Jazz Festival, now in its 28th year. There will be crowd favourites including the wonderful singers Sarah Maclaine, Anita Harris and Pippa Wilson, great saxophonists Ron Anderson and Roger Clarke, and pianists such as Rory Clarke and Neil Taylor. Local band the Streeton Court Big Band will again be performing at the Friday night Jazz Concert. Held on Friday 6 August to Sunday 8 July at the Inverloch Community Hub. Tickets on sale now, with early bird specials at: invyjazz. com
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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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. SHOWTIMES: Thursday 23 June - 7.30pm Friday 24 June - 7.30pm Saturday 25 June - 4pm and 7.30pm Sunday 26 June - 11am and 4pm Monday 27 June - 11am and 4pm Tuesday 28 June - No show Wednesday 29 June - 4pm and 7.30pm Thursday 30 June - 11am and 4pm Friday 1 July - 4pm and 7.30pm Saturday 2 July - 4pm and 7.30pm Sunday 3 July - 11am and 4pm Monday 4 July - 11am and 4pm Tuesday 5 July - No show Wednesday 6 July - 4pm and 7.30pm Thursday 7 July - 11am and 4pm Friday 8 July - 4pm and 7.30pm Saturday 9 July - 4pm and 7.30pm Sunday 10 July - 11am and 4pm Monday 11 July - No show Tuesday 12 July - No show Wednesday 13 July - 7.30pm Thursday 14 July - 7.30pm Friday 15 July - 7.30pm Saturday 16 July - 4pm and 7.30pm Sunday 17 July - 11am and 4pm
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Week celebrates culture By Jamie Salter The Cardinia community is celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as part of NAIDOC Week 2022. Held from Sunday 3 July to Sunday 10 July, NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity for all
Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. A local event was held at the Pakenham Living and Learning Centre which began with a smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country led by Aunty Dy (Dyan Summers).
She said she was pleasantly surprised to see more than 150 people attend the NAIDOC Week celebration. “I love any event with children - I’m a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother and I don’t think enough is being done with our children to share this culture and the strength that can only be shared from elders,“ she said.
This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is - Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! “It’s a way of keeping in touch and I believe we should all be walking together at the same pace, arms locked, taking the same steps and doing things together and I think every week should be NAIDOC Week,“ Aunty Dy said.
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our Indigenous community. “It’s really important to me to attend these ceremonies and talk to the children and explain the Indigenous history,“ she said. “I’m all about equality and the amount of people who have come today do understand how important it is in our community and what people can bring to our community as well.“ Victoria Police Cardinia youth resource officer Sharon Patterson said NAIDOC Week was
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a great way to connect with Cardinia’s Indigenous youth. “These are the young people of our future and I always like to get involved with them at this stage to let them know we’re around, we’re around, we’re helpful, we’re interested in what they’re doing. “It’s good to know who our Indigenous people are in the community, a lot of them don’t come forward and tell us about their problems so if they can see us being here with them it’s good.“
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Stirring trouble 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”.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I am a crazy Boston Celtics fan! Bleed green! What are you most passionate about? I’m most passionate about children’s education. Children learning the basics well and being able to be confident in their learning. What would your last meal be? My last meal would be sticky date pudding.
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What was your most memorable moment? My most memorable moments were when I saw students change their behaviour and understand that they were loved and precious. What was your favourite subject in school? My favourite subject in school was art. Which three dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? I would like to invite, Jesus, Mother Theresa and Corrie Ten Boon to dinner. To be in the presence of such love and compassion would stir the soul.
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What was your first job? My first job was in a retail store during high school, however, my real job was a primary
What’s one question you have never been able to get the answer to? One question I’ve never been able to answer is why people who are passionate about a subject rarely put their case forward without emotion clouding their view. I don’t understand why people who berate others for their view, think it is their right.
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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. Foundation. 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. “It will mean we support from the Cardinia can make a difference Cardinia Shire.” to organisations through Cardinia Shire our grants process,” Mr Thomas councillor Jack said. said it was important Kowarzik “There was an By Jonty Ralphsmith to continue to provide Ruby Thornton-Mac the foundation spreading ourselves argument that we were with financial support. too thin and this Casey also recorded training has paid kay’s 13 years of dance outstanding The“By City reinvigorating us in will hone of Casey recorded off, to a smaller territory. the the foundation of the best students being named one who have VCE performing arts students the third we work withofphilanthropist with 5174 – 231 fewer most family incinumber highest can dents Houses criminal offences completed; who undertook “Cardinia than in 2020. the s in the is growing at such Dance inwere VCE Music Investigation, Music Performance, incommunity. 2021 of any we In better news, Victorian 2021. top location for offences “With the a rapid rate so with 5833 offences localcompletion governmentofarea. deception offences, Music Style can concentratethe number occurring in the of criminal this strategic re- cidents view, Ruby has been some significant public order and position, VCE household. offences, it would inThe the City ofon ects thatinreally Criminal and Combe short Stealing selected to perform VET Music Industry, security Casey was sighted to wrap from a motor Statistics can make the Melbourne down 17.2projfoundation.” vehicle was the most at Drama justice procedures Dance, cent from 2020 to a difference up the community.” its released 2021 data on Thursday Agency Recital in per the common 2021. 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Youth bill tackles racism By Jacob Gamble* A group of young people from Melbourne’s South East have successfully passed a bill in the YMCA Youth Parliament program addressing systematic racism in the education system. Nyaliep Thowat, Danya Daoud, Razaz Elghali, David Taiwo, Mluta Katambwe and Nyachuot Koang developed the African Cross-Cultural Community Education and Engagement Bill to establish a teacher training program on discrimination and systematic racism to be overseen by a Young African-Australian Community Ambassador advisory board. “The bill seeks to ensure African communities are supported to achieve their potential beyond systematic and racial barriers,” Ms Koang said in her introduction of the bill to parliament. “There remains a lack of cultural acknowledgement and understanding from education providers, leading to African Australian student disengagement and lack of specific support.” The group, made up of students from Narre Warren South P-12 College, Lyndale Secondary College and Cranbourne East Secondary College, is the first all African-Australian team to participate in the YMCA Youth Parliament, a program that brings together over 120 young people from across regional and metropolitan Victoria to develop and debate mock bills in the Victorian Parliament House. Bills are presented to the Victorian Minister for Youth Ros Spence, who consults them when developing policies for young people. The team was motivated by their own experiences of poor treatment as African-Australian students. For Nyaliep Thowat, comments about her hair and skin made by teachers during her early high school years created an uncomfortable learning environment and influenced her self image. “My teacher once commented ‘your skin is so smooth, you must adore being a good shade
David Taiwo, Mluta Katambwe, Razaz Elghali and Nyachuot Koang (back row) and Nyaliep Thowat and Danya Daoud (front) debate their bill in State Parliament. Picture: SUPPLIED of brown’. I ask the opposition to picture a 12 year old me trying to determine what shade of brown is bad,” Ms Thowat said in a speech to the youth parliament. The issue of racism in the schooling system is unfortunately not unique to this group of young people. The 2017 Speak Out Against Racism Survey conducted by the ANU Centre of Social and Methods found that 43 per cent of students reported incidents of racial discrimination directed towards students by teachers. Multiculturalism and youth advocate Krushnadevsinh Ravalji said incidents of racism needed to be contextualised with pre-existing disadvantages faced by young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. “Traditionally, if you’re from a multicultural background you’re either a migrant or a refugee… a lot of the times you don’t have financial support, you don’t have generational wealth,” Mr Ravalji said.
“You have language barriers… sometimes you can have trauma associated with migrating or coming from a war-torn country.” Mr Ravalji said racist treatment in schools could lead to a cycle of educational disadvantage, mental health issues, and internalised racism. “If you’re not accepted in the school, if you feel like you don’t belong at the school… you automatically start disconnecting yourself from the school environment,” Mr Ravalji said. Foundation of Young Australians research also found that racism contributed to students being reluctant to go to school, as well as ongoing feelings of resentment and a constant sense of exclusion. The report recommended well targeted professional development of teachers, school leaders, and administrative staff on inclusive practice and the impacts of racism. Associate Professor Megan Watkins and Professor Greg Noble from the Institute of Cul-
ture and Society at Western Sydney University found conventional multicultural education struggled to engage with the complexities of cultural and linguistic diversity. “Working with a lot of teachers, when you started talking to them, they were realising the way in which they approach typical multicultural days that there were incredible limitations with that. It didn’t get kids to think about issues like racism,” Professor Watkins said. Their research Rethinking Multiculturalism/ Reassessing Multicultural Education involved 14 action projects where teams of teachers led research in their schools on different elements of multiculturalism. While some schools had immense success in improving multicultural education, others saw little changes. “We had a number of research teams that didn’t really deviate from what were more traditional approaches to multicultural education,” Professor Watkins said. Professor Watkins pointed to the absence of a universal language around multiculturalism, the resourcing limitations of schools, and a reluctance to interrogate issues related to multiculturalism beyond “the practical day to day processes of teaching”, as key factors behind the lack of engagement with complex racial issues in some schools. “Teachers have very little time for reflection, they have very little time to sit and think and discuss, to collaborate with their peers, to tease out some of these really difficult issues,” Professor Watkins said. While there are challenges in embedding anti-racism training in schools, for youth parliamentarians Danya Daoud and Razaz Elghali, the unanimous support of their bill by their peers was a hopeful sign. “It’s not only youth parliament. We are agents of change, we can make change in our society,” Ms Daoud said. *Jacob Gamble is a Youth Press Gallery journalist as part of the YMCA Youth Parliament program.
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Mirvac’s Kase Jong, Stuart Penklis, Elysa Anderson, with Transformation Ambassadors Danie Wales and Dan Reilly, and Salvation Army’s Cranbourne Corps Core Officer, Michael Wright, at the Picture: SUPPLIED Transformation House construction site on Thursday 30 June. 288130 ensuring we continue to provide crisis, transitional and long-term accommodation, refuges for women and their children, rooming houses and community housing. “We thank Mirvac, along with their part-
ners, for taking such an innovative approach to fundraising. Together, we can work towards leaving no one in need.” Mr Penklis, said the House demonstrated Mirvac’s commitment to reimagining urban
life and building sustainable communities for the future. “Mirvac is committed to leaving a positive legacy, and one of the ways we do that is through our community partnerships,” Mr Penklis said. “We have been working with The Salvation Army Australia since 2020, and Transformation House is a great way for us to contribute to creating sustainable communities from a social and environmental perspective. “We hope the proceeds from this home will significantly help The Salvation Army Australia to continue its invaluable social and community services for people at-risk of homelessness and those seeking permanent housing.” Celebrity home building expert and Transformation House ambassador, Dani Wales said she and partner Dan Reilly were really proud to be partnering with Mirvac for this incredible charity initiative. “Transformation House is a fantastic project from an environmental and social perspective and the auction is a great opportunity to raise much-needed funds for The Salvation Army Australia’s Red Shield Appeal,” Ms Wales said. “We’re looking forward to the auction in spring so the Salvos can use these critical funds to continue to provide essential services that will help transform lives for years to come.” The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home features flexible living spaces, unique architecture, innovative technology and a resort-style backyard, complete with a Plungie studio pool. Over 25 Mirvac suppliers have generously donated their skills and services in support of the important initiative, including Dowell Windows, Austral Bricks, Bluescope, and many more. For more information on Transformation House, visit tranformationhouse.mirvac.com For more information on The Salvation Army Australia Red Shield Appeal, visit salvationarmy.org.au/red-shield-appeal
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Johnson jaunt rocks Roos By Tyler Lewis Good kicking is good football. Pakenham coach Ash Green knows that, as does his star forward Mitch Johnson – who terrorised Officer on Saturday. Johnson treated the Roos like his name sake treated the Poms as he fired off a remarkable 11 goals. With a sense of relief after the 22.8 (140) to 4.6 (30) victory over his close-town rivals, Green revealed the most pleasing aspect of Johnson’s display. “Just the way he presented,” he said. “Obviously it’s not ideal for him to come in and out all the time… but to be fair (as well), the delivery into the forward line was a lot better this week than previous weeks. “You give your forwards the best opportunity when the ball is kicked out in space and not on top of their heads – it gives them a good position to take the mark and kick the goal. “He is with the Southport Footy Club, he played on the weekend previous and they had a bye, so he was available for us. “I think it’s his fourth game he’s been with us, basically when he’s not with Southport and available, he comes back to Pakenham.” The Lions kicked 8.1 in the final stanza, with seven off those coming off the bright boots of Johnson. And after a difficult month of football, Green was extremely pleased with how his side kicked for goal. “It’s obviously been a bit challenging over the last four or five weeks,” he said. “To Officer’s credit, I know they’re struggling, but they played some really good footy. “The key thing for us is we kicked straight, 22.8...30 scoring shots – we have had 30 scoring shots in the past and kicked 10.20, so to kick straight really helped us on the weekend. “It’s an easy gig (coaching) when players are kicking straight… it’s a funny one, we have been doing a lot of practice being under pressure and kicking goals. “Most sides would be doing that, but I always tell the guys that if you kick goals early it builds confidence within the team. “If you start to miss them early, it’ll start to drag on throughout the duration of the game and it just puts a bit of anxiety on the playing group as well. “We’ll take it mate and we will look forward to the challenge ahead.”
Mitch Johnson was unstoppable, kicking 11.3 for Pakenham on Saturday. 287930 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS With six matches left in the Outer East Premier Division season, the Lions attain an interesting fixture. This week Pakenham has Olinda Ferny Creek who - realistically – is in the Lions aspiring finals position. The game against the Bloods is followed by a pair of very winnable games against Mt Evelyn and Upwey Tecoma, before the Lions close out the season with Wandin, Woori Yallock and Monbulk. Coach Green is aware of the importance of
the next three weeks, to bank wins and in turn mount an assault on the final three before a potential finals campaign. “I think there is a couple things to that,” he said. “A...we have a few more games at home, which is really important for us to maximise that. “B...we’re starting to get some of the guys back – Ben McDonald played on the weekend, our assistant coach back in the twos.
“We’ve got Jake Barclay potentially coming back next game as well, so we’re slowly getting a few of the guys we’ve been really missing over the last six to eight weeks to come back – that’s a great thing. “We have some really good opposition coming up, Olinda Ferny Creek on the weekend… it’s basically a mini-final for us. “The destiny is in our hands, and if we play well the scoreboard will look after itself., if it doesn’t, then the pressure is back on us.” It was a second quarter onslaught that delivered Narre Warren its 10th successive win. The Pies appeared to be up for a fight at quarter-time, leading by just two straight kicks against fellow finals contender Monbulk. That script swiftly adjusted however, as Monbulk did it’s best to resemble the witches hats Shane Dwyer places around the centre circle of Kalora Park on a Tuesday night. The Hawks didn’t win a centre clearance, nor reach their attacking 50 for the best part of 18 minutes in the second term, while the Magpies piled on eight goals. Among the long list of goal-kickers was Jake Richardson with seven and Will Howe with five. With 12 between them this week and over 70 between them this season, Dwyer praised both of his forwards. “He (Jake Richardson) has a massive tank, which is really important,” he said. “Not only is he six foot five, he can get around the ground really well and doesn’t blow up – he’s been super. “Will is a product of Jesse Davies being injured, because he was actually playing at fullback, last time against Monbulk, and Davies got injured so we moved him forward and he’s been fantastic.” In other matches across Premier Division; Woori Yallock solidified second position with a strong 16.17 (113) to 8.15 (63) win over Wandin. The Dogs worked their way back into the contest in the second term, but wayward kicking ultimately led to their demise, kicking 3.8 in the second half. Olinda Ferny Creek, meanwhile, shook off a slow start to storm home with a 18.16 (124) to 9.4 (58) win over Upwey Tecoma. This weekend looms as a finals taste-tester, as Narre Warren make the toughest trip in Outer East when it travels to Wandin, while Pakenham need a win over Olinda Ferny Creek to keep its finals hopes alive.
ROC on a roll as Outer East finals loom large on horizon By David Nagel ROC has consolidated fourth place on the Outer East Premier Division ladder with a commanding 50-31 victory over its nearestneighbour Pakenham at James Bathe Reserve on Saturday. A really tight contest was expected after the Kangaroos fell in by a single goal against the Lions in round two, but the Roos asserted their dominance in the second term to race away with the four points. The Kangas led 11-8 after a competitive first term, but kicked clear with a 13-6 performance in the second quarter. The Lions rallied in the third, but the Roos finished on a high with 15 goals to nine to back up last week’s win over Upwey Tecoma. Sarah Castricum was unstoppable for the Roos, scoring 28 goals, while Isabella O’Shanassy, Ciara Nelson and Olivia Hamilton were also at the peak of their powers. The Lions hit a purple-patch of form between rounds five to eight, winning four games on the trot, but have now lost their last three. But all is not lost for the Lions, with Hayley Poulton, Emma Jones and Bec Langford to take some good form into this week’s home clash against Olinda Ferny Creek. Narre Warren continues to set a hot pace at the top-of-the-table with the Magpies re18 STAR NEWS
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ROC’s Maddison Chamberlain wins the ball despite some hot competition from Ashlyn Gallasch, Samantha Neil and Emma Jones. 287932 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS maining undefeated after a 52-40 victory over fifth-placed Monbulk. The Hawks matched motors with the Magpies in the first term, trailing 13-14, with Nicole Macdowell, Paige Whitworth and Steph Puopolo providing plenty of chances for Tarnee Adams under the ring. But the Magpies gradually wore down a
game opponent, with Erin Bell once again proving the difference with 36 goals for the match. Chelsea Tonna and Jemma Osborne also contributed to the scoreboard, while the drive of Britt Mashado and Corrina Emery was an important factor in the Magpies eleventh straight win for the season.
Beaconsfield and Mt Evelyn staged a great battle at Holm Park Reserve with the Rovers prevailing 36-30 after a stirring last-quarter effort. The Eagles only win for the season came against the Rovers in round two, and the home side started strongly. With Zara Treweek, Milli Utber and Gabby Stinear in terrific form, the Eagles led 10-5 at quarter time and maintained a two-goal advantage at the half. But the Rovers hit back with a 10-6 third term before powering away with an 11-7 lastquarter surge. The Rovers enjoyed their first win since round six on the back of great performances from Rory Barr, Steph Crilly and Jacqui Black. And Olinda Ferny Creek remains in second place on the ladder after a resounding 67-37 win over Upwey Tecoma. The game was never in question after the home side bounced out of the blocks with a 21-9 first quarter. Hayley Howard was at her dominant best, shooting 58 goals for the winners, while Bronwyn Simpson and Georgia Martin were also at their brilliant best. Molly Argoon and Charlotte Davis were the Tigers’ best performers. Unfortunately, the last game of round 11 was a walkover, with Woori Yallock forfeiting against Wandin. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Goals not helping United By David Nagel Pakenham United’s winless streak has stretched out to four games after going down 3-2 to Mentone at IYU Reserve on Saturday. Pakenham last tasted success in rounds 10 and 11, when 5-0 and 4-0 victories over Hampton Park and Mount Martha appeared to have United’s season back on track. But United has since struggled to bank points, with draws with Rosebud (2-2) and Bunyip (1-1) the only forms of deposit over the last four rounds of the season. But United is certainly not parking the bus and playing boring football, scoring eight goals over that four-game journey. Those draws with Rosebud and Bunyip were split by a 3-4 loss to ladder-leaders White Star Dandenong in one of the games of the year. Mentone struck first on the weekend with Max Dunn opening the scoring after 26 minutes of play. United was back in the contest when Micah McGill struck in the 35th minute for the home side, before the visitors answered in an instant. James Bingham slotted a second for Mentone just seven minutes prior to the break to see the fourth-ranked team in the competition lead 2-1 at half time. Dunn then almost closed the door after 15 minutes of the second half, kicking his second to effectively seal the deal with a 3-1 lead. Toby Ryan then gave United a glimmer of hope, scoring a goal one minute before injury time in his first senior game for the club. But Mentone held on, securing its first win since round 11 against Rosebud. Pakenham head to Aspendale this week in a winnable game against a team that currently sits below United on the table. Bunyip is going along steadily after the Strikers fought back with a second-half goal to
Man of the match James Wilson goes on the charge for Pakenham against Mentone. 287934
Pakenham’s Micah McGill kept the game against Mentone in the balance with a first-half goal. 287934 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS finish 1-1 with second-placed Barton United. The Lions struck first through Arif Askari to take a 1-0 lead to half time. But the Strikers have played some really competitive football of late and wouldn’t go down without a fight. Spencer Nebel nailed the equaliser in the second half to see the Strikers bank their 19th point of the season to sit in sixth place on the ladder. The Strikers face a tough assignment this week, hitting the road to take on third-placed Casey Panthers.
The Panthers had an impressive six-game winning streak ended by top-of-the table White Star Dandenong on Saturday. White Star won 1-0 to remain undefeated since round one. White Star has now won 10 consecutive games to sit six points clear on top. MEN’S STATE LEAGUE 5 SOUTH RESULTS – ROUND 16 Pakenham United 2 v Mentone 3, White Star Dandenong 1 v Casey Panthers 0, Bunyip 1 v Barton United 1, Mount Martha 1 v Aspendale 1, Hampton Park 4 v Rosebud 4, South East
Pakenham star Vincent Makota gives his all for United against Mentone. 287934 United – Bye. LADDER White Star Dandenong 38, Barton United 32, Casey Panthers 27, Mentone 25, Hampton Park 23, Bunyip Strikers 19, South East United 17, Pakenham 13, Aspendale 9, Rosebud 9, Mount Martha 8. FIXTURE – ROUND 17 Aspendale v Pakenham United, White Star Dandenong v Hampton Park, Mount Martha v Rosebud, Casey Panthers v Bunyip Strikers, South East United v Mentone, Barton United – Bye.
Warriors making their move with five on the bounce By David Nagel Pakenham’s Division Two Men’s team continues to apply great pressure to the toptwo teams in the competition after the Warriors scored a convincing 91-75 road victory against Mornington on Saturday night. With only Sherbrooke and Gippsland United narrowly above it on the ladder, the Warriors fifth win on the trot sees them right in contention to take out this year’s title. The Warriors hit the road to face fourthplaced Wallan this week, before a home clash against sixth-placed Altona. It’s then all chips in for a massive away game against Sherbrooke on 23 July. The Warriors just steadily chipped away at Mornington on the weekend, winning all four quarters by four, two, four and six respectively. The Warriors were once again well-served by Canadian-import Joe Davis, who secured a 24-point, 10-rebound double-double to lead his side to victory. Ned Weideman (19 points) also reconfirmed his importance to the Warriors line up, while 17 points and nine rebounds from Josh Dow provided the Warriors with some added backbone. The Warriors now have an impressive 14-4 record to protect when they head to Wallan for an 8pm start on Saturday night. The story is not so bright for the Warriors Championship Women’s team, who fell to their seventh consecutive defeat at the hands of Bulleen. There’s not much positivity to report on a 90-44 scoreline, and particularly the second quarter where the Warriors were outscored 22 points to three. Warriors coach Simo Pajdic and his assistants Lee Belton and Aaron Miles have plenty of work to do to try and make their team competitive for the remainder of the season. Not one player could make their way into double-figure scoring for the Warriors, although the defensive rebounding of Tarryn Wilkin was outstanding. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
Josh Dow provided Canadian-import Joe Davis with great support on Saturday, pulling in nine rebounds to go with 17 points against Mornington. 277790
Pakenham men’s coach Rob Roberts has his team firing at precisely the right time of year. 277790 Pictures: ROB CAREW
Wilkin plucked 12 boards, with eight of those coming at Bulleen’s end of the court. The Warriors women head to Broadmeadows on Saturday night to take on fifth-placed Hume. Pakenham’s Youth League teams both continued their hot form of late with impressive victories on the weekend. The Youth League One Women’s team had a great time of things, thumping Sherbrooke 81-35 at home on Saturday night before hitting the road for a high-noon Sunday-shootout with Geelong. The Warriors once again prevailed, 98-70, to sit third on the premiership table.
The Warriors had a poor middle section of the season where they lost six of seven games, but have now recovered with eight wins on the bounce. Chloe Zielinski was unstoppable against Sherbrooke, pulling in 15 rebounds to go with 14 points, while Alahna Arnason, 10-points, 10-rebounds, also completed a double-double. Zielinski (23 points, 10 rebounds), Arnason (20 points), Rhiannon Gallagher (23 points) and Ebony sans (16 points, 14 rebounds) then combined to trounce Geelong on Sunday. The Youth League Women’s team faces a massive test this Saturday, hosting top-of-
the-table Frankston at 6pm. And the Warriors Youth League Men’s team continued its amazing season to date with an 83-65 win over Chelsea at Cardinia Life. Pakenham has now won its last five games to sit on 13 wins and just two losses for the season, to sit comfortably on top of its Conference. Michael Johns has been on fire of late, and added 27 points to his recent bounty, while Dylan Jenkinson chimed in with a 10-point, 11-rebound, double-double. The Warriors will look to continue their roll when they host Westernport at 8pm on Saturday. Thursday, 7 July, 2022
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