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Clean sweep for Pioneers Park cafe By Eleanor Wilson Popular Berwick cafe Primary @ Pioneers Park swept up at the 2022 VIC & TAS Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence last Monday, coming home with two awards, including one of the major accolades of the night. Cafe manager Kerryn Mcdonald said the team was thrilled to receive the award for Cafe Dining/Patisserie - Victoria City category as well as the overall Casual Dining Award. “The [cafe dining award] was the one we were going for, but the Casual Dining Award came as a complete surprise to all of us,” Mrs Mcdonald said. Story page 8
Cafe manager Kerryn McDonald showcases the coveted dining awards. 289901 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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‘Cynical’ breach By Cam Lucadou-Wells Former state Labor ministers Adem Somyurek and Marlene Kairouz will not be recommended for criminal charges over roles in “extensive misconduct” including branch-stacking in the state ALP. On 20 July, a joint Victorian Ombudsman and Independent Broad-based Anti-Corrup-
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what they were doing was wrong, primary responsibility rests with the MPs for whom they worked and their factional leaders,” IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich said. Premier Daniel Andrews – who is in the Socialist Left, not Moderate Labor faction - gave evidence to the inquiry, but no adverse findings were made against him. Continued page 5
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The behaviour included bullying, rampant nepotism, forging signatures and interfering in government grants to favour factionallyaligned community groups. Under existing parliamentary standards, the factional activities on the public purse could be pursued with “impunity”. “While we saw evidence of disturbing practices engaged in by staff, most of whom knew
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tion Commission (IBAC) inquiry made “adverse findings” against the MPs for using electorate and ministerial staff for factional work during work hours. The Operation Watts report found a “catalogue of unethical and inappropriate behaviour” in the pair’s Moderate Left faction – but the evidence of branch-stacking was not limited to one faction in state Labor.
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Representing Australia By Eleanor Wilson A Narre Warren South student is among a team of young dancers who will represent Australia at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships in Arizona, USA in August. Leisel Cope is one of eight dancers from the Ascendant Dance Company in Clayton, who placed second at the national hip-hop championships to qualify for the World Championships. 16-year-old Leisel, who has been dancing since she was three years old, is one of the older dancers in Ascendant DC Varsity, with members ranging from age 12 to 17. “I’m just so excited because we’ve put so much work into it, we’re working really hard on the criteria and making sure everything is perfect,” she said. The team trains four to five times a week, with some members travelling hours to and from the Clayton dance studio. Ascendant Dance founder and director Gina Michael said each member of Ascendant DC Varsity has a unique essence and energy to offer. “They’re so hard working…they epitomise the word ’team’,” she said. “The kids know what they want and they’re redefining for themselves the amount of work that needs to go into achieving this feat.” Describing the championships as “the Olympics of dance”, Ms Michael said the team is redefining the potential for dancers in Australia. “We’re feeling incredibly excited for kids to experience the championships,” she said. “We’re nervous but totally up for the challenge and grateful to have the opportunity to even be out in America with these kids.” While Leisel has years of training in ballet, tap and jazz dance forms, she said the culture of Hip Hop is part of what makes it her favou-
Leisel Cope is one of eight local dancers heading to America for the World Hip Hop Dance Championships. 289887 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
South East dance crew Ascendant DC Varsity is representing Australia at the World Hip Hop Championships. 290629 Picture: SUPPLIED
Leisel has been dancing since she was three years old. 289887 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
rite dance discipline. “It’s such a supportive, family-like environment. Everyone supports and encourages
will be held from August 6 to 13 in Arizona, USA, with over 250 crews from around the world competing.
each other, even at competitions other teams will hype you up,” she said. The World Hip Hop Dance Championships
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Devastated by bus stop By Marcus Uhe The lack of consultation over the location of a new bus stop on their recently-renovated nature strip has left the Crutchfield family in Clyde North “devastated”. As part of the upgraded bus service for Route 898, to run between Cranbourne Station and Clyde North, a new disability compliant bus stop, with a concrete standing area, totem, and tactile surface indicators, will be placed on the nature strip outside their Heather Grove home. The Crutchfields were informed in a letter from the Department of Transport received on Friday 3 June, after the location had been “thoroughly assessed” by engineers to ensure it met road safety guidelines, including visibility for passengers cars and bus drivers, requisite space for a 30-metre bus zone and not obstructing above or below ground infrastructure. The following Monday, 6 June, Vanessa Crutchfield rung the Department of Transport to voice her concerns about the location, and requested a phone call with a representative from the department. Central to her and her husband Paul’s worries are the regular deliveries of medical supplies for their one-year-old son, Caleb, who suffers from a medical condition. The Crutchfields are concerned that these packages could be stolen by people waiting for their bus service, if left from their front deck in view of commuters. Rather than receiving a phone call, the Crutchfields received another letter, that “totally ignored” their concerns and simply “reworded” their initial correspondence from a week earlier, Paul Crutchfield said. Not satisfied, they then spoke to their local MP, Brad Battin. The Gembrook MP listened to their concerns and spoke to Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll in Parliament, who, according to Minister Battin, assured him they would consult with the family. Two weeks later, without hearing from a representative from the department, the family found another hand-delivered letter in their letterbox, telling them construction would begin on 14 July.
Ethan Crutchfield enjoys riding his scooter on Heather Grove, but his parents have safety concerns about him doing it with busses passing through his street. 290060
Gembrook MP Brad Battin said he spoke to Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll in Parliament Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS about the Crutchfields situation. 289800 The Crutchfields carefully selected this block of land in 2017 to build what they hoped to be their “forever home” following months of travel, research and evaluation, and chose it specifically, in part, due to the wider streets and off-street parking available. “When we purchased, we did our homework,” Mr Crutchfield said. “We selected here because of the wider streets and we knew that there was going to be a reserve built on the other side, which would be great for a young family, and the off-street parking. “Something like this is very hard to find; a lot of estates have narrow streets and if you get cars parked on either side, there’s only room for one car to come through. We thought ‘this is ideal’.” The Crutchfield children, Ethan (nine years old) and Caleb (one) often play in the front yard and on the street, due to having a small backyard. Now, the parents say they no longer feel safe allowing the boys to play there, due to
the safety risk presented by buses and having commuters loitering outside their property. The department told the family that a “compelling and proven road safety or accessibility” reason would be “only reason” they consider moving the stop. Despite raising the close proximity to a roundabout and regular near-misses with dangerous drivers, who the Crutchfields say do not slow down as they go through it, they were still knocked back. Add to this the noise disturbances from services running early in the morning and into the night, the $2000 spent on their nature strip renovation earlier this year and the privacy issue of the ability to see into their front hall way from the bus stop, the family are crushed. “It’s devastating,” Mr Crutchfield said. “We spent a fortune. You just want to be able to come home and enjoy your house, and for this is virtually the final straw. “The department said if you’re concerned about people out the front, you should ring the police, but you’re putting yourself at risk if
you ring police. Are they (commuters) going to take it out on you and your property then? “Your home should be somewhere where you can come home and relax.” Mr Battin said Minister Carroll has “failed in his duty” after assuring him that the family would be spoken to. “We can handle sometimes when they push you off a bit, because they’ve got a job to do,” Mr Battin said. “But I sat directly opposite the Minister, had the discussion with him at the table at Parliament and he specifically said, ‘I will follow this up, and I will ensure these families are consulted with.’ “After that, they get a letter than was handdelivered, that everyone around here got, not just them. There’s been zero communication and zero consultation on something that I think could have been fixed.” The Department of Transport said the location was chosen as it was the closest spot to the intersection of Heather Grove and Thoroughbred Drive that allows for the safe boarding and disembarking of busses. The department also said the stop does not encroach private property. “The Department of Transport carefully select bus stop locations to give the community safe and easy access to bus services and key locations around town,” a government spokesperson said.
Clyde North road to be discontinued for primary school By Marcus Uhe Part of Soldiers Road in Clyde North will be discontinued following a request from the Victorian School Building Authority to the City of Casey. The request came in order for the road to be consolidated into the development of the abutting school site, with a primary school to be constructed at the corner of Thompsons Road and Soldiers Road. A right-angled alternate road to border the school grounds and connect Soldiers Road to
Thompsons Road has been proposed. The Local Government Act 1989 states Council must undertake statutory processes in order to consider a proposal to discontinue the road. “It (Soldiers Road) is a road that is owned by the state government,” administrator Cameron Boardman said at Tuesday 19 July’s council meeting. “While council is responsible for road authority and have responsibility for maintaining it as an unsealed road, if the road is discontinued, as per the request from the VSBA,
the land will revert to the crown and council will not have any ability to sell the land. “The alternative proposal is that an access road will be constructed and included, abutting the current road, and that will be within the VSBA site. It will have access to the site and also create, in the future, an access point to the school. “The recommendation to the council officers, the subsequent recommendation that we’ll be adopting tonight, we do believe that this proposal is in the best interests of the community, particularly to ensure the devel-
opment of the school site in future use of the site accordingly.” The construction of the alternative access road and the inclusion of the road (as land) within the VSBA site was considered a good community outcome by the council. The VSBA have committed to fund all costs associated with the project, the council said. A motion was carried by administrators to begin the statutory process. The alternative access road is expected to be complete in October 2024.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I love to play softball and I’m a New York Yankees baseball fan, but unfortunately have only ever seen one game at Yankee Stadium. What are you most passionate about? Being kind, you never know what someone might be going through. What would your last meal be? It would have to be dessert, and if I don’t have to worry about feeling sick afterwards, it would have to be a chocolate dessert. What was your most memorable moment? Marrying my husband, which has then created so many more memorable moments including the birth of my boys. What was your favourite subject in school? Home Economics - cooking has always been a passion. Which three dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? My sister who we lost 30 years ago, Walt Disney and Pink. What are you currently listening to/watching or reading? I’ve been digging around in the archives and have landed on Gossip Girl. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? If I’m not baking a cake or dessert, it would have to be Ricotta and spinach agnolotti with a burnt butter and sage sauce. Where is your dream holiday destination? Would love to return to the USA for a bit of baseball and Disney, but with the world opening up again there’s so many places on my list. What were you like as a kid? Bit of a social “mumma bear”; I had two younger sisters who I adored and loved hanging out with my friends. What was your first job? My first fulltime job started was a six-week tem-
Kerryn McDonald is the cafe manager at Primary @ Pioneers Park in Berwick. 290176 porary job working with my future father-inlaw in the marketing department of John Sands greeting cards. I was offered a fulltime role after one week. Never be afraid to work hard. What’s one question you have never been
able to get the answer to? What was the real reason I was asked to leave my part-time job as a kid at Tuckerbag. Did I actually make a mistake or did I not fit into the “clique”?
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Paper cranes for peace By Eleanor Wilson Origami cranes made by students at Hampton Park Primary school will soon find a new home at the Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan. It is part of curriculum for Year 5 and 6 students at the school, who spent part of Term 2 learning about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945. Alongside the origami making kids are studying the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, which tells the story of 12-yearold Sadako Sasaki, who died of leukaemia as a result of the atomic bombing. Mirroring Sadako’s actions in the book, students are making 1000 origami cranes as a symbol of peace and good fortune. Japanese language teacher and support teacher Andrea Elliott said the curriculum aims to educate students about how society
can learn from its mistakes. “The reason for Sadako in particular is its a story of an incredibly transformative time in the history of the world, where the first atomic bomb was dropped and it changed people’s perspective on everything - particularly war,” she said. “The kids have been fantastic at identifying that they don’t want something like that to happen again. “I think we are lucky enough to be in a generation of children now who are far more reflective than we ever were and who really can make the change we need.” Once the origami cranes are completed, they will be connected by fishing line and sent to Hiroshima for display at the Peace Park. “Our paper cranes will be there, probably with one million others from countries all
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No reply to draft By Cam Lucadou-Wells Former Labor MP Adem Somyurek was the “architect” behind his Moderate Labor faction’s branch-stacking campaigns in Melbourne’s south east, north and west in 2017-’20, an Operation Watts anti-corruption inquiry found. The South-Eastern Metropolitan MP, who had been long based in Dandenong, was responsible for the “cynical”, “blatant”, “extraordinary” and “shocking” misuse of public resources for this faction-building agenda. “Although other factions were undoubtedly engaging in branch stacking, and this practice has been a scourge for the ALP for many years, the blatant misuse of public resources by the ML faction was extraordinary and shocking,” the inquiry report stated. Factional leaders, in particular Mr Somyurek and factional ally and MP Marlene Kairouz, had “significant influence” in placing staff in electorate and ministerial offices. The report found some MPs in the faction felt unable to refuse when told by a factional leader to employ a particular person in the office. Staff working for MPs in the faction felt under pressure to work at the direction of factional leaders, particularly Mr Somyurek. “Many witnesses attested to Mr Somyurek’s bullying and abrasive communication style, which they found intimidating and distressing.” Meanwhile, Mr Somyurek employed electorate office staff despite the “almost complete absence of any official work for them to do in communicating with or assisting constituents or supporting Mr Somyurek in his parliamentary duties”. “Nevertheless, he made sure that his office was staffed to capacity and used his electorate office and communications budget to also employ numerous factional members as casual employees.”
Adem Somyurek declined to respond to the inquiry’s draft report. 201398 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS When branch-stacking allegations were raised by The Age and 60 Minutes in June 2020, Mr Somyurek departed the front bench and resigned from the Labor Party. According to the report, Mr Somyurek declined to respond to the inquiry’s draft findings. He argued that the process was undermined by The Age publishing leaks from the confidential draft in April 2022, and that any published findings against him would also prejudice defamation action against Nine Network, the report stated. Both Mr Somyurek and Ms Kairouz were found by the inquiry to have breached codes of conduct as Ministers and MPs, but no charges were recommended. Ms Kairouz strongly supported branchstacking activities, paying “significant amounts” for other people’s memberships, the report stated. She ensured her ministerial and electorate
staff were “used to pursue the faction’s internal party agenda”. Her electorate office was a “hub of factional activity”. The inquiry made no findings on whether former minister Robin Scott breached ministerial or MP codes of conduct. It was possible, but there was no evidence, that his employed factional operatives and their relatives engaged in political-party activity in work time. Holt MP Anthony Byrne gave evidence of a long history of paying members fees – up to about $2000 a year –as part of branch stacking since 1999. He’d also told of employing people in his office because of their factional links, and of his involvement with Mr Somyurek. No finding was made due to him being a federal MP. “Neither IBAC nor the Ombudsman is able to comment on any possible breaches of Commonwealth laws or standards.”
Confidence needed The State Government has vowed to implement all 21 recommendations from the Operation Watts inquiry into Labor MPs and staff misconduct. Premier Daniel Andrews announced a Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner with the power to investigate misconduct and recommend sanctions against MPs. The Commissioner could investigate code-of-conduct complaints as well as bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation. A joint Parliamentary Ethics Committee would also be established. “Victorians deserve to have confidence in the political parties and public institutions that serve them,” Mr Andrews said. “This report and the significant reforms it has driven are absolutely critical. That’s why we’re going to implement all of the IBAC’s recommendations – and go beyond them.” The government will also ban MPs from employing close family members in electorate offices. The Ministerial Code of Conduct will be amended to ensure Ministers don’t misuse public resources for party-specific purposes, the government announced. It also vowed reforms to electorate officer recruitment and management, and more transparent government grant processes. On top of the recommendations, the government will also set admin requirements for all political parties to receive public funding. This includes party memberships being paid by “traceable means”, with mandatory photo ID checks of new members.
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Premier Daniel Andrews has told an inquiry he had a “very brief encounter” with former colleague Adem Somyurek but had “no sense” that the ‘red shirts’ scheme was improper, a report has stated. According to a Operation Watts inquiry report into ALP branch-stacking, Mr Somyurek said he’d “resisted” taking part in the rort that misused electorate office staff for political campaigning in the 2014 state election. Mr Somyurek was one of 23 MPs found to have taken part in the $388,000 misuse of taxpayer-funded staff. He had said he’d approached then-Opposition Leader Mr Andrews about the scheme conducted by Labor MP John Lenders. “I said ‘Do you know what John’s doing?’
“He said, ‘Yes’. Words to the effect, ‘Well, you’re either going to – you know, if you want to win an election or not’ basically.” Mr Andrews, who was found to have not participated in the scheme, was asked at the inquiry if he used such words. “I don’t believe so,” he told the inquiry. “I have a clear recollection, given the brevity of the encounter, and I‘m not - that’s not language that I use.” Mr Andrews confirmed there was a “very brief encounter” in which he referred Mr Somyurek to Mr Lenders, the report stated. “He might have gone on to raise concerns with me but I directed him to Mr Lenders,” the Premier told the inquiry. The Operation Watts report said the conversation between Mr Andrews and Mr Somyurek would be considered in a separate report by the State Ombudsman.
From page 1 The report found that other MPs employed Moderate Labor factional operatives, but there was no evidence that the operatives were “extensively engaged in factional business during working hours”. Moderate Labor’s once-leader Mr Somyurek and his ally Ms Kairouz were found to have breached both MP and Ministerial codes of conduct, but were not recommended for being charged with misconduct in public office. “While the conduct was considered to be egregious, the difficulties in proof mean prosecution is not recommended,” the report stated. The report recommended creating new criminal offences for MPs and Ministers that allow or direct employed officers to undertake party-specific activities during work time. It also recommended the creation of a Parliamentary Ethics Committee and a Parliamen-
tary Integrity Commissioner, as well as reforms to electorate officers’ employment arrangements and to the process for government grants to community groups. There was a “compelling and urgent” need for reforming Parliamentary standards to combat “grey corruption”. That is, holding MPs to account for actions “that fall short of the criminal threshold but nevertheless breach the ethical standards that the community expects them to uphold”. It follows an Ombudsman 2018 inquiry into the ‘red shirts rort’ – in which $388,000 of public funds were misused for ALP campaign staff at the 2014 state election. “The response (from Parliament) was tepid and this report shows how little has changed. “Despite the 2019 amendments after the Red Shirts report, Victoria is now a laggard rather than a leader in parliamentary integrity.”
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128 caught A speeding driver has been allegedly detected at 242 km/h as part of a traffic police blitz in the South East. State Highway Patrol South-East with the Air Wing detected 128 speeding drivers, 12 drink drivers and eight drug drivers during Operation Hammerhead from 14-18 July. The highest detected blood-alcohol reading was 0.133, police said. Twenty-five of the speeding drivers lost their licence on the spot, with 16 vehicles impounded. Acting Sergeant Harry Lazarou said the operation’s success means it was “likely to have cemented its place permanently on the State Highway Patrol roster”. “While we know most Victorians make smart decisions when on the roads, there is still an unacceptable number of motorists who blatantly disregard the safety of others by continuing to speed or driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.”
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To all the bloody roadworks detours and pot holes.
To the guy who told me I look like NBA star Luka Doncic on the weekend.
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Saving our species Australians concerned about the dramatic losses of mammals, birds and fish and the alarming replacement of native plants with introduced species can make valuable contributions to solutions by acting locally. Evidence of dramatic ecosystem change accelerated by climate change and human impact described in the 2021 State of the Environment Report were labelled ‘shocking’ by Federal Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, as she released the report. The findings included that the rate of mammal loss in Australia was the worst for any continent. However, the Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation’s chief executive, Mel Barker, said rather than feeling overwhelmed by the scale of problems associated with climate change and biodiversity loss, people could think about how acting locally could enable them to protect the environment and endangered species for future generations. “Community collaboration is a great enabler,” Ms Barker said. “Recently we signed an agreement with the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary at Pearcedale to collaborate on saving species and other environmental initiatives. “It was based on our very positive participation over the past year in its team’s program
to restore populations of the critically endangered Orange Bellied Parrot, which migrates between south-eastern Victoria and Tasmania.” Ms Barker said the Biosphere Foundation was also pleased to receive funding in May from Regional Roads Victoria to evaluate the design and effectiveness of road crossings to protect the endangered Southern Brown Bandicoot and will work with community partners to deliver the project. “We also have projects funded and ready to commence to support the restoration of native plants, creating corridors and habitat to optimise the biodiversity necessary to support our plants and animals,” Ms Barker said. “We would encourage landholders throughout the Biosphere Reserve to consider future plantings of species native to the reserve. Specialist native nurseries able to advise on selecting and growing these plants abound through the region, including one at Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association in Hastings.” She said that the Western Port Biosphere Reserve, which includes the entire Mornington Peninsula, was substantially comprised of private holdings, which made the involvement of the whole of community a vital part of any strategy to help mitigate against climate change and biodiversity loss.
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The state’s Department of Education and Training has launched a weekly audit of a much-lamented mental health course at Chisholm Institute. Meanwhile, law firm Gordon Legal is investigating a potential class action on behalf of the online course’s frustrated and distressed students. As reported last week by Star News, the South-East based TAFE’s Certificate IV in Mental Health online course was suspended for several months after an internal review. This was in response to a litany of student complaints, such as poor training materials, faulty links and videos, and a lack of available trainers. The course has been offered as a Free TAFE program to tackle a shortage of mental heath workers across the state. A DET spokesperson said the Department would attend Chisholm weekly to monitor the delivery of the course “ensuring it meets industry standards”. “We’re incredibly disappointed this course has clearly fallen below the high standards of our Free TAFE programs. “We’ll work to make sure no other Chisholm
student has this experience and consider an audit of other online mental health courses to ensure they are all providing the quality training Victorian students deserve.” The Department stated it would meet with student representatives to “get the job-ready training they need to make a difference in our mental health system”. A Chisholm spokesperson stated it welcomed the Department’s “additional support … to ensure students have the best learning experience”. In March, 200 students’ educations were put on hold while Chisholm upgraded the Certificate IV in Mental Health, Diploma in Mental Health and Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs. Chisholm had stated that its review “identified that a number of assessment items were required to be updated and aligned to the requirements of industry”. The “vast majority” of students remain enrolled online and are continuing their studies without further delays, Chisholm stated. On resumption on 11 July, student Rachel Scanlon said the course materials didn’t seem to have been updated. She reported there were still faulty video and web links, and a lack of teachers. And she’s
faced with a glut of six assessments to do in her first week back. Ms Scanlon had hoped to finish her Certificate IV and look for paid work last month. But the end date was now possibly December. After the stress and anxiety, student Leigh Lambert was switching to another training provider. Learning was “impossible” due to a lack of teaching support and assessments and poor materials that “didn’t make sense”, Mr Lambert said. His first chaotic modules in 2022 were a “waste of time”, he said. Chisholm met his complaints with vague answers, he said. “I questioned my own sanity and what my future held. “It was not properly preparing people for being trained and ready for the industry.” Gordon Legal partner Andrew Grech said the potential class action was just in the early, investigative stage but “on the surface, it looks pretty bad”. It seemed to share a “troubling pattern” with the firm’s class action for 1000-plus aviation students against Box Hill TAFE. In both matters, the institutes seemed to “not have proper governance of courses and not properly monitoring them”, Mr Grech said.
Demand surpassing capacity for charity By Eleanor Wilson As the demand for emergency food relief in South East Melbourne continues to rise, one local charity says it desperately needs to upsize its venue to continue to provide for a growing customer base. It was her own experience with food insecurity that pushed Narre Warren North local BB Stednik to put her career on hold to dedicate her time to emergency food relief. After volunteering with Seventh-day Adventist humanitarian group ADRA for many years, in March this year Mrs Stednik and some of her colleagues took the leap to create their own charity, the Find a Penny Foundation. Through the foundation, 20 fulltime volunteers and many casual volunteers work hard to provide a twice-weekly hot meal service and a grocery distribution program from a small club room at Hampton Park Junior Football Club. With the cost of living rising, Find A Penny now feeds over 3000 hungry locals every week, with hundreds of families queuing outside the club rooms on a Thursday for fresh groceries. But Find A Penny has quickly outgrown its space at the club. “Covid brought to us a massive number of people who can hardly make ends meet,” she said. “We can see the desperation…the demand is huge. Previously people who accessed our services would not take bananas with lots of brown dots on them, now they take absolutely everything.” The lack of space at the club has caused the foundation to put some of its programs on hold, including a community dinner program and a second grocery distribution day. “We’d love to provide hot dinners at least once a month but for that we need a place where it can accommodate,” Mrs Stednik said. Sharing the club room with the local football club means that in between donation days, the dozens of grocery crates, packages of frozen and refrigerated food and thousands of items of non- perishable goods the foundation gives away must be removed from the club room. As a result, Mrs Stednik and her husband transport the food to and from her Narre Warren North home every week. She estimates half of her house is taken up by food storage. Unable to outsource a kitchen, Mrs Stednik also invites fellow volunteers into her home each week to cook meals for the foundation’s soup program, which operates at Dandenong station on Fridays and a local caravan park on Wednesdays. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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The foundation uses the room to sort and distribute groceries for families in need. 290646 “It would be great to have a larger space where we can actually accommodate the demand of our services,” she said. Mrs Stednik said she would also like to extend the accessibility of the foundation by employing volunteers with disabilities. “We currently have one volunteer who uses a wheelchair, but the space at the club is too small and not accessible for her, so she can’t participate as much as we would like,” she said. Mrs Stednik said she hopes the community will be able to come together and help the foundation find a solution. “It would be great if some local businesses would be able to assist us with a bigger venue,” she said. “We have a much larger vision for how we want to help the community, but it’s just not possible right now with the size of our venue.” Mrs Stednik hopes that with a new venue, the charity can also expand to hold dinners for families with disabled children, a service she said is lacking in the area. If you would like to get in contact with the Find A Penny Foundation, contact BB on 0425 747 866.
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A 25-year-old car-jacking “thug” who crashed into the back of a tow-truck has been jailed. Dung Yat, 25, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to charges including drug possession, carjacking, car theft and driving unlicensed. Yat commandeered a car belonging to a fellow party-goer at a house at Doveton in August 2019. He intimidated the victim to act as his unpaid “taxi-driver” – in what sentencing judge Richard Maidment on 13 July called an “act of thuggery”. The driver dropped off Yat’s cousin in Cranbourne and drove Yat to Lynbrook to play pokies – before Yat changed his mind. Back in Doveton, Yat demanded the keys and stole the vehicle. He later returned to the party-house, awaking the victim to threaten him not to call police. “I characterised your criminal record as showing that you acted as a thug over a period of years,” Judge Maidment said. “The offence of car-jacking is another example of thuggery, of standing over somebody and forcing them to comply with your wishes, then taking possession of their vehicle and then intimidating them with a further threat of violence upon them.” Soon after, the unlicensed Yat stole a car from a Wheelers Hill home and crashed it into the back of a tow-truck in Narre Warren. The truck was travelling about 40km/h; the tow-truck driver described Yat’s speed as “flying”. Yat then fled the scene, leaving behind the newly-damaged stolen car where a container of butanediol was later found.His criminal history spans seven years, including past convictions for car theft.He has been in custody since arrested in Oakleigh in October 2019. He was a young man at “real risk of being institutionalised”, the judge noted. Born in Egypt to Sudanese parents, Yat arrived in Australia in 2001. Yat was expelled from school at Year 9 after falling heavily into ‘ice’, GHB and bad influences. “No doubt that was continuing during your current offending.” Sent to an international boarding school in Kenya at 14, he experienced the traumas of an erupting tribal war. He took refuge in mountains and a UN compound. His traumatic childhood experiences had impacted his mental health, Judge Maidment noted. This did not lessen his culpability for his offending, but would make jail more burdensome, the judge said. Yat’s rehabilitation prospects were “seriously guarded”. But on the other hand, he was young and his family attested to his “many good qualities”. “There’s plenty to be optimistic about, if you put your mind to it,” the judge said. Yat was jailed for up to three-and-ahalf years, with a non-parole period of two years, four months. His term included 722 days already spent in pre-sentence custody.
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Cafe’s clean sweep By Eleanor Wilson Iconic Berwick cafe Primary @ Pioneers Park enjoyed a clean sweep at the 2022 VIC & TAS Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence, taking out the Victorian Cafe Award and overall Casual Dining Award. At the awards night in the CBD’s Federation Square on Monday 11 July, the cafe’s team celebrated winning the top spot for the Cafe Dining/Patisserie - Victoria City category, as well as the Casual Dining of the Year Award- one of three major awards of the night. Cafe manager Kerryn McDonald said the Casual Dining Award, which crowns the top scorer of winners from several casual dining categories, came as a complete surprise to the team. “It was pretty exciting, we were on the edge of our seats. We weren’t expecting [the casual dining award] at all, but I think just to be acknowledged for the hard work you’ve put in is what is most special,” Mrs Mcdonald said. “When you’re in a room with really high calibre restaurants you realise how important it is and the calibre of the awards… it just really brings it home.” Establishments in the Casual Dining Award category were anonymously judged on a wide range of criteria, including taste satisfaction, range of food on the menu, value for money, and atmosphere. The point of difference for Primary @ Pioneers Park , according to Mrs McDonald, who
Mrs McDonald pictured with one of the cafe’s most popular menu items, the potato rosti stack. 289901 has worked alongside head chef Zac Anderson at the cafe for five years, comes down to “good food and to top it off a wonderful team of staff.” “Zac and I are so grateful to our team, be-
cause they’re the ones that keep it all going really,” she said. “To be able to create the good coffee, the good food, you can’t do that without a great team” Located at the site of the old Berwick Primary School, the cafe uses Roasting Warehouse Specialty Coffee’s Happy Days blend for its coffee beans and boasts a versatile menu owing to internationally renowned head chef Zac Anderson. “The menu changes two to three times a year and we’ve tried to make it quite versatile now,“ Mrs Mcdonald said. “Because we were going in and out of lockdown for the last two years, it had to become quite versatile so that we could transition to takeaway if we need it to be.” Mrs Mcdonald said Primary @ Pioneer Park, which celebrates its 10th birthday in September, prides itself on its relationship with its customers, which often includes families and park goers. “A lot of the staff that have worked in other hospitality venues said that they’ve never seen such a large group of regular customers. There’s probably a lot that we see everyday, and others we might see once a week,” she said. “But you could probably treat nearly everyone as a regular.” The cafe, located at is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and functions.
Outreach program coming to City of Casey The National Mental Health Commission will bring its Making Connections for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing program (Connections2022) to the City of Casey on Saturday 23 July. Connections2022 is an outreach program of the Commission that seeks to connect with people where they live, learn and work across diverse Australian communities in every State and Territory. Connections2022 will help the Commission deepen its understanding of the current status of our national systems and provide it with critical insights as it develops a National Outcomes Framework. The Commission wants to hear from everyone, and Connections2022 will provide a platform for all to share. This will include listening to people’s everyday experiences of the mental health and suicide prevention systems and discussing what improvements look
and feel like for them. Commission co-chair Lucy Brogden AM said Connections2022 is an important connecting point for people to contribute their personal experiences. “The program reaches beyond the key national data points such as those reported in the 2021 National Census, where mental illness was identified as Australia’s highest experience of chronic illness, to provide opportunities for everyone to share their life experiences in the context of their community,” Ms Brogdon said “People’s experiences are vital when seeking to understand what is and isn’t working. “These experiences will help shape the outcomes we are all looking for in our unwavering pursuit of a mentally healthier Australia.” In addition to in-person community meetings, Connections2022 will also include meetings with sector and community leaders and a
series of special focus webinars. The Connections2022 program will connect with all people and include a particular focus on the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to ensure a deeper understanding of their experience of the mental health and suicide prevention systems. “Recognising the diversity of experience as much as the common grounds for remote and metropolitan communities will be critical to informing how improvements can be measured,” added Commission co-chair, Professor Ngiare Brown. The full program can be found at makingconnections.com.au, call toll free: 1800 220 246 or email community@making-connections.com.au To attend the community event in the City of Casey on 23 July, register at making-connections-cityofcasey.eventbrite.com.au
Award success for Berwick burger joint By Eleanor Wilson Berwick burger joint Nice Buns by YOMG took home the family dining award at the 2022 VIC & TAS Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence on Monday 11 July. The chain restaurant, which has seven locations across Melbourne and one in Cairns, beat out finalists Mures Lower Deck in Hobart and The Beachcomber’s Cafe in St Kilda to take home the crown. Front of house manager Ryan Bova said the store’s family friendly atmosphere and attention to detail is what set it apart from the competition. “We’ve got a self serve frozen yogurt bar which is very interactive and popular with the kids. We have rotating flavours and fresh fruit, sauces, cookie dough and little things like that, so I think that is an element our customers really enjoy,” Mr Bova said. “We also have a kid’s playground which the kids run straight for when they come into the store, so that is another great part of the store.” He said the staff of the store, which opened in 2018, were ecstatic to be recognised in the awards. “We attended the awards and were super ecstatic to win. It’s great recognition for the area Super ecstatic, it’s a good recognition for that area and also for the team, so we were all really pleased,” Mr Bova said. Nice Buns by YOMG is located at 260 Clyde Road in Berwick. The store is known for its extravagant burgers, fries, shakes and frozen yogurt. 8 STAR NEWS
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VCAT case could be dismissed By Jamie Salter A Berwick restaurant ex-worker has been ordered by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to provide reasons why an ongoing four-year workplace compensation action shouldn’t be dismissed. Shanikas Berwick has been taken to VCAT after allegedly failing to grant an employee’s sick leave entitlement but the restaurant has moved to have the action dismissed, claiming it was misconceived, lacking in substance and vexatious. Gilles Edwards claims he was discriminated against in breach of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (EO Act) while he was employed by Shanikas Berwick on the basis of his marital status. Mr Edwards said he was forced to work when he was unwell and that Shanikas Berwick allegedly refused to grant him sick leave with a medical certificate. According to the applicant’s mother and representative, Mr Edwards was told that “he is single, he doesn’t have any responsibilities as other staff are married with kids, therefore should work”. The matter has been unresolved at VCAT since 2018 and the grievance has been aired at Fair Work, Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, the Supreme Court and the County Court. Shanikas Berwick had previously applied for the application to be dismissed in 2019 on the grounds that the application was “misconceived and lacking in substance”. The restaurant said the claim and damages were not specific enough, to the extent that they could not prepare to defend the claim. At a directions hearing in 2019, VCAT senior member Bernadette Steele asked how much the applicant was seeking, and was told that it was in the range of $2.5 million. Since then, the claim has been revised down to $20,000. “The claim for $20,000 might be inferred to be for medical treatment, or damage to health. Again, that is not clear from the particulars of claim,” VCAT senior member Susan BurdonSmith said. Mr Edwards was told he must include additional information regarding the loss and damage suffered and how it related to the alleged breaches of the EO Act. Ms Burdon-Smith said Mr Edwards’ failure to comply with Tribunal orders had disadvantaged Shanikas Berwick. “At this point in the proceedings, the respondent (Shanikas Berwick) has not been provided with a clear and unambiguous statement of the cause of action, the events and circumstances sought to be relied upon to demonstrate the cause of action, or the amount of damages sought, or any other remedy sought and reasons for them,“ Ms Burdon-Smith said. “As a consequence, the respondent has incurred costs, the respondent (Shanikas Berwick) has not had all of the information that they might be entitled to...to prepare a defence to the claims. “The value and weight of evidence is a matter for the Tribunal at hearing, and not for me to decide at this stage.“ Mr Edwards has been given until Monday 1 August to file arguments on why VCAT shouldn’t dismiss the action. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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Shannon and Jo from Pakenham Road Runners work on the barbecue. 288893
Sarah and daughter Esther with Julie McKnight, a main organiser of the event. 288893
Walk to beat brain cancer By Shelby Brooks Friends and family of a Beaconsfield mum battling brain cancer have walked over 1500km in 24 hours to help raise funds for much-needed treatment. Hundreds came out to support Sarah Kelly, her husband Steve and daughter Esther at Pakenham Lakeside over the weekend for ‘24 Hours for the Kelly Gang’. The fundraiser centred around good friend and avid runner Michael Soutter as he attempted to walk for 24 hours - which he did! “The weather was rough and Michael had just come off the flu and then Covid-19, but he managed to keep moving the entire 24 hours,” Steve said. “With help from some dedicated support crew, he ran 85 laps of his own (127.5km) and the collective laps of everyone running and walking throughout the 24 hours was 1001 (just over 1500km).” Sarah, who is a passionate runner, was blindsided by the diagnosis last year but has found incredible support from family and friends, particularly from the running community. Pakenham Road Runners founder Michael Soutter, who has run for many years with Sarah, wanted to do something to help the Kelly family. “Sarah is such a giving and thoughtful person. We thought there was no better way to show her love and support than getting people out and pushing themselves,” Michael said. At the opening of the event on Saturday, Sarah explained what an inspiration Michael was to her. “Michael is insane enough to put his hand up to run for 24 hours. We are so incredibly grateful for you Michael - you’re a pillar of inspiration,” she said. “I think there’s a lot of parallels between what I’m going through to what you’ll face in the next 24 hours. “The hard yards, the times you have to draw on inner strength and the community. Let’s continue to inspire each other because you’re an inspiration to me.” Sarah also thanked her family for their support during the journey so far. “Steve is my rock and my pillar of strength and has been so amazing for our family going through such a tough time. Esther is a joy for us and shining light in what is a really difficult time,” Sarah said. “Unfortunately, there is no cure so we’re just trying everything we possibly can to fight this. Fundraising is very important and we’re very grateful for that but I’m also incredibly humbled and honoured to the community around us. I love community and relationships and you all mean so much to me, even people I don’t know who are here. “I’m going to keep fighting. Thank you for supporting me through this.” The Kelly family intends to use the money raised towards getting Sarah into a functional medicine intensive course in Byron Bay that acts as complementary health care alongside her chemotherapy regime. “We had an amazing turn out on both days for the event; hundreds of people were there to support Sarah and the goals and aims of the event were well and truly met,” Steve said. “Fundraising money is still trickling in from the silent auction but we can already see we’re going to meet our goal and Sarah will definitely be able to go to the treatment clinic. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Olav, Anke and Tillman at the fundraising event on Saturday. 288893
Steve, Esther and Sarah Kelly at the beginning of the 24-hour walk at Lakeside in Pakenham. 288893 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
Emma with her son Charlie came out to support the Kelly Gang. 288893
Mary-Ellen O’Brien, April Nutter and Kira Duncan rugged up to support Sarah. 288893
Around 100 people came out to the beginning of the fundraising walk.
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Michael and his running group in their first lap. 288893
“The plan is to get Sarah through the next few rounds of chemotherapy and then go to the clinic in November in between the second last and last chemo round, after which, we’ll begin the treatment and lifestyle plan that the treatment clinic will send us away with.” Steve said the support the family received
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was absolutely buzzing. “We are so blown away and humbled by people’s generosity - from the people who know us well to those we’ve never met and everyone in between! It was the most amazing event and we’re incredibly grateful for every bit of support.” Thursday, 21 July, 2022
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Beaconsfield grows When Michael Muaremov set up his Accounting Practice in Beaconsfield 23 years ago, the village was a sleepy country town with little more than a post office, bakery, Foodworks Supermarket, milk bar and a handful of other small businesses to service its 3000 residents. Over those two decades, Beaconsfield has been transformed and survived a once in a century pandemic into a thriving commercial hub with an abundance of cafes, restaurants, two major supermarkets and a host of other retail and service businesses including spoilt for choice Beauty Saloons. While enjoying a lunch of fish and chips in Bob Burgess Reserve with wife Merita, Michael started thinking about how much Beaconsfield had changed since 1999. “When I moved in, the town was split between the top end (opposite the local school) and the creek end (where the Central Hotel). There was old derelict road house that was used by the Baptist Church, an indoor swimming pool and nothing in between. It was very ad hoc.” Michael leased a corner office in the Beaconsfield Fitness Centre complex in Woods Street. “I had a beautiful corner office and the two windows looked towards Cardinia Creek. Merita and our daughters would come and have a picnic lunch with me by the creek. Beaconsfield felt like a country town and it was.” “I remember I used to walk through the paddock where my current office is (34 Old Princes Hwy) because it was a shortcut to get to the highway.” The first people he met were John and Mary Booth who operated to the original Post Office in Wood Street, before it was relocated across the highway in the Beaconsfield Plaza in 2004. Mary is now well and truly retired in her 80’s
and still Michael’s client. Other traders who welcomed him to the town back then were Hass and Kitty Patel, the owners of the Foodworks who then had to survive the invasion of the big national bottle shop chain and remained committed to serving his community to open up the Bottle O down the road. Bruno and Glena at the Gym and Geoff Hudson who owned a mechanical business, all of whom became very supportive and friends. He later got to know Gerald and Rohan Treasure, owners of the now Beaconsfield Mitre 10, through campaigning to secure a community bank for Beaconsfield. Michael says Beaconsfield started to mature as a town when Aldi was built and Andrew Facey developed Beaconsfield Plaza. And when Woolworths opened around a decade ago, the tide turned and Beaconsfield started attracting shoppers from neighbouring Berwick. “That changed things because suddenly a lot of people from Berwick started coming to Beaconsfield to shop, especially the elderly.” Many more business have opened and sad-
ly closed over the years. In the early days Michael and other business owners had to go to Berwick for pretty much everything, including their daily banking. This made Michael and his fellow business group members passionate about securing a bank for the town. The campaign started in 2007, and two years later the Beaconsfield Community branch of the Bendigo Bank opened. The push for the bank was a joint effort by the town’s progress association and Traders group. Michael said when the bank opened, Beaconsfield was “Complete in a way.” The business group, which was active in 2006 and 2009, was also instrumental in beautifying the business district. “One thing I didn’t like when I first came to Beaconsfield was that, apart from the Creek, there wasn’t enough trees and greenery. It wasn’t leafy enough,” Michael said. To the then Mayor, Garry Runge’s credit, he funded the Oak Trees being planted along the medium strip on the highway. Twenty years on, we have a beautiful avenue. “I wanted to bring in autumn colour so the Business Group pushed to have Ornamental Pear trees planted in front of the business district. The idea was for the business district to be lined by Pear trees which identified our little village.” If anything, the pandemic showed us, where the spirit of the community is strong, the heart of the town will continue to beat strong. He is very positive and excited about the future for Beaconsfield and surrounds with the population now over 6000, which has brought more business opportunities to the town like a new Service Centre heading towards Office before Whiteside/Brunt Roads which will include a BP, KFC, Taco Bells and Carls Jnr.
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Tour Local Joanne and Ray from Tour Local are back doing what they love, and they couldn’t be happier about it. Although it was a tough two years, it gave the mother and son duo the chance to reassess, revitalise, and reaffirm what they do, and why they do it. Fresh off the cusp of winning Bronze at the Victorian Tourism Awards in March, Tour Local has now entered its busiest period since 2008. Joanne and Ray were also proud to welcome on board Sue and Carolyn. With a touring crew who is ready to make each journey an enjoyable and memorable one, and a luxury fleet of buses, Tour Local is taking off. With a range of enticing and exciting winery and brewery tours, a variety of Over 50 Day Tours and Theatre Tour, as well as far reaching Extended Tours traversing all around Australia, Tour Local really does have something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a day out with friends, or a holiday, Tour Local has you covered. Call 5941 8800 or email bookings@tourlocal.com.au
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Jason continues bagpipes tradition By Jamie Salter Jason Finn comes from a large family of bagpipers - all six-foot tall Scotsmen from the Highlands. His family immigrated to Australia but the Scottish culture remained with Jason’s granddad playing the bagpipes at most family functions. Jason was the only grandchild who took up the skill, taught well by his granddad. He now plays the instrument at weddings, funerals and Anzac Day services across Casey and Cardinia. “It’s a really hard instrument to learn and you’ve got to start when you’re young,” Jason said. “It’s like walking backwards while juggling; you have to blow, play, march and keep the tune in your head. “Every Sunday, we would go visit my granddad and would get out the bagpipes. As kids, we were always naughty and would pull at the tassels on his bagpipes,” he laughed. In 1992 on Father’s Day, the bagpipes were officially handed over to Jason just three days before his beloved granddad died. But the tradition lives on with Jason, who played the instrument in the Australian Army Reserve when he joined the school of piping and field ambulance at the age of 17. Jason spent three years in the Army Reserve before he decided to pursue his studies in nursing. The bagpipes continued to play a pivotal role in his life when he started busking to pay for university. “I came straight from country Brisbane to the big smoke and I was living in my car, playing bagpipes in the park,” he said. “A man came up to me out of the blue and gave me all the money he had in his wallet and said, ‘Go and get a busking permit, you’ll do well.’” Jason began to do street theatre across Australia, performing at Sydney Opera House among other key tourist sites. His busking success helped to pay for his university fees, along with airfares to visit his fiance in Perth, after sparks flew at a church youth conference in Geelong. Jason was playing at funerals, weddings and Anzac Day services and said it was a good opportunity to share his culture. “My other grandpa was an ex-serviceman and he always said Anzac Day was important,” Jason said. With his church group, Jason encourages young people to attend Anzac Day events to help them develop an understanding of the significance of the day. “A lot of young people that come along get to feel what it is to be patriotic and learn how important it is to just have a day to remember those who paid a huge price for our freedoms,” he said. “I’m pretty religious and try to help young people grow up to be better people.” Since about 2008, Jason has been playing the bagpipes in at the Kooweerup RSL and was instrumental in getting a New Zealand flag flying for Anzac Day services. The bagpipes have even made an appearance at Jason’s work when he played the instrument for a fellow nurse with Scottish heritage for her birthday. After finishing his studies, Jason was working in emergency and critical care nursing at Royal Perth Hospital. He has worked in Victoria and has been a nurse for about 27 years. He said in his profession, he had to learn to think on his feet. “I have to make decisions based on a brief assessment and in critical care; usually the patient I’m working on is very sick and needs a lot of extra care and I have to be ready for the unexpected to happen,” he said. “Being a big guy in emergency, they loved me because sometimes some of the patients berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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Jason’s bagpipes led him to where he is today. 289805 get a bit rowdy and they need someone with a stern presence there.” Jason genuinely cares and always puts his patients first. “Sometimes they’re having the worst day ever and I’ve always tried to be mindful of my fellow man,” he said. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Jason has worked on the frontline in intensive care.
“It’s been very sad that so many people have passed from Covid-19. I personally lost a colleague to Covid-19 who was a very great nurse.” He said although night shift makes it difficult to commit to playing the bagpipes socially, he still plans to play until he’s 80 years old. “I’m starting to get arthritis in my fingers but I hope to keep playing - the bagpipes have been a very big blessing for my life.”
People in Melbourne’s south east are less tolerant of alcoholism and drug use than the rest of the state, according to a recent survey. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) surveyed 212 residents in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia Shire, who were almost always more supportive of measures and legislation being introduced which discouraged or prohibited the consumption of substances. Participants were asked about their attitudes towards alcohol, tobacco and other illicit substances in a series of questions where they could answer in support, in opposition, or neither. The south east was the most in-support region for more severe drink-driving penalties and putting a minimum price for different drinks based on alcoholic content. It was also in favour of increasing alcohol and tobacco tax to pay for education, health and treatment programs, and to generally discourage smokers. Pill testing was not popular in the south east, with 10 per cent less support than the state average and supervised drug consumption had 41 per cent support – the third lowest in-support region in the state. The south east also disapproved of cannabis, believing action should be taken against people found in possession of cannabis. Plus, 31 per cent of respondents in the south east said those found in possession should be either fined or sanctioned in another way such as community service – the state average was 22 per cent. And 54 per cent of respondents supported increased penalties for the sale or supply of marijuana and cannabis – well above the state average of 45 per cent. The region was also most in-support for penalties against sellers of cocaine and ecstasy. The only question which yielded below-average support from the south east compared to the rest of the state was banning alcohol sponsorship of sporting clubs. Also bucking the trend was that 38 per cent of people that completed survey supported reducing trading hours for pubs and clubs. Whilst this made the southeast the third most in-support region for the proposal, it is significantly down on the 56 per cent support in 2010. Alcohol and Drug Foundation National Manager Strategic Programs, Eleanor Costello had a simple explanation for the south east’s intolerance. “The south east Dandenong region experiences high levels of disadvantage with many community members experiencing disproportionate levels of AODrelated harms,” she said. “As community members are closely affected and experience the impacts of AOD use first hand, this is likely to impact on attitudes related to alcohol and other drugs use in this community.” Proposals that the south east was the most in-support region in the state: more severe drinking penalties; minimum price for different drinks based on alcohol content; stricter law enforcement of supplying tobacco to minors. The foundation works with 158 clubs in Greater Dandenong and Casey through the Good Sports program, and there is six local drug action teams. Proposals that the south east was the second most insupport region in the state: increase price of alcohol, raise legal drinking age, displaying health warnings on alcohol containers; limit TV alcohol advertising after 9.30pm; ban cigarette additives – to make cigarettes less attractive to young people; increased penalties for sale/supply of illicit drugs; prohibit sale of e-cigarettes to under 18s. Thursday, 21 July, 2022
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‘Daytime Music’ returns By Elle Cecil Bunjil Place is welcoming shows featuring your favorite classic artists to the venue in July and August with its second Daytime Music Theatre Series. Adelaide folk sensation The Beggars will take you on a wonderful journey through the music of The Seekers on Friday July 22. With hits including ‘I’ll Never Find Another You,’ ‘The Carnival Is Over,’ ‘Morningtown Ride’ and of course, ‘Georgie Girl,’ The Beggars will celebrate The Seekers while adding their own spin on the 1960s classics. On Friday August 12, an awesome cast led by Chris McKenna will showcase popular Gilbert and Sullivan musicals such as The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado and HMS Pinafore, as well as classics from composing duos Lerner and Lowe, and The Gershwin Brothers. Featuring beautiful singing, stunning costumes and a stellar cast, make sure you don’t miss this show at Bunjil Place. Guests at either of these shows can treat themselves to a Show and Lunch package, featuring a delicious two-course meal of main and dessert in the Function Centre, with drinks available for purchase. To make the Daytime Music Series a regular occurrence in your schedule, consider purchasing a season pass to reserve your place and save money along the way! This pass will get you into shows later in the year, including ‘Practically Perfect - the Music of Julie Andrews’ in September, ‘Wish Upon A Star - The Disney Songbook’ in November, and ‘Christmas Heart and Music’ in December. All shows are performed in the Bunjil Place Theatre, commencing at 10.30am, with a complimentary morning tea served at 9.45am
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Rail equipment recycled A range of railway equipment from the former Clyde Road level crossing in Berwick has been given to the Puffing Billy steam railway, fasttracking upgrade works at the popular tourist attraction in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges. The donated equipment includes railway signalling parts and the boom masts from the level crossing, which were removed earlier this year to boost safety and ease congestion. Passengers travelling through the Lakeside level crossing towards Gembrook will be able to view the new equipment, once it is installed next year. The full list of donated equipment from the Clyde Road level crossing includes pedestrian gates, signalling location cases, boom masts and motors, flashing lights and
cross arms, and pedestrian lighting. The Level Crossing Removal Project removed the dangerous and congested level crossing at Clyde Road, Berwick in February 2022 by building a road underpass beneath the rail line. The level crossing was the 12th to be removed along the Pakenham Line, with nine more to go to make it boom-gate-free by 2025, paving the way for more services more often for commuters in Melbourne’s southeast. Monbulk MP James Merlino was pleased to see the equipment being used for a good cause. “We’re removing dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne, and it’s fan-
tastic to see some of the infrastructure given a new lease of life at Puffing Billy,” Mr Melino said. “Repurposing rail infrastructure from other projects will allow upgrades at Puffing Billy to be fast-tracked – ensuring the popular tourist attraction can safely continue bringing joy to over 400,000 passengers a year.” As part of the project, an upgraded bus interchange will be built at Berwick Station, as well as new walking and bike riding connections for the community. The Puffing Billy railway was built in 1910 to serve the local communities that live in the Dandenong Ranges and is now the world’s largest volunteer-based heritage steam rail-
way tourist attraction. Puffing Billy recently unveiled a new visitor’s centre at Lakeside Station, which opened in November 2021. The tourist attraction relies on revenue from ticket sales to fund operations and is always on the lookout for new volunteers to join its 300-strong team. Puffing Billy Signals and Telegraphs Manager Andrew Wheatland, who has been volunteering for 52 years, extended his thanks to those who donated the infrastructure. “We’re so grateful to receive this donation – as we rely on ticket sales to fund upgrades, this gift means we’re able to accelerate our upgrade works at Puffing Billy and make our railway safer.”
History: Governor General opens Wilson Botanic Park Diving back into the archives at the Star News office, we found the original news article published in the Wednesday 29 July 1992 edition about the official opening of Wilson Botanic Park. We have republished most of the report here, to help celebrate the park’s 30th anniversary this month. Governor General Bill Hayden officially opened Berwick’s Wilson Botanic Park on Sunday (26 July) afternoon before a crowd estimated at well over 1500 people. Mr Hayden, who was accompanied by his wife, unveiled a plaque and planted a Queensland kauri to commemorate the viceregal couple’s first official visit to the City of Berwick. Mrs Hayden planted a broad-leaf linden tree. Mayor Cr Kirsty Lottkowitz, on behalf of the City of Berwick, presented the vice-regal couple with a painting of the park by local water colour artist Margaret Cromb in appreciation of their attendance. In a wide ranging speech which touched on the significance of the park as a research centre for rare and endangered species of plant life, the governor general said the first thing he wanted to do was congratulate Mr and Mrs George Wilson who donated a large part of the site. The work of landscaping, planting, building and allowing the gardens to mature would go on well into the next century, but he believed the achievements to date had been remarkable. “We have had the opportunity to see something of the plans and the work already completed to transform 36 hectares of disused quarry into a botanic park of great beauty and significance,” Mr Hayden said. He had also been told that volunteers turned out most weekends to help with the gardening, or contributing to the purchase of trees and shrubs for the park. Berwick itself was one of Australia’s faster growing municipalities and areas such as Wilson botanic park were needed not only for recreation but for the quiet contemplation of nature. 16 STAR NEWS
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Part of the crowd on the day of the opening. 288040 He has been looking at the long term plans for the park and believed they promised a place of tranquillity and of a close, sympathetic bond with the natural world. Cr Lottkowitz said the project had captured the imagination of the whole municipality and was an excellent example of community involvement. Those working for its development had the shining example of another quarry turned-into-park, the Butchart Gardens in British Colombia, Canada, which were stunning in any season. “I certainly intend to return to Wilson Botanic Park in 50 years’ time to observe its progress,” she promised. “The oak tree which I planted is already taller than me, but in 50 years’ time I hope to be able to sit under it.” Since 1988, there had been regular public planting days and several open afternoons, and over the past year, the friends of Wilson botanic park had contributed thousands of hours of volunteer time to the park.
The Governor General unveils the plaque, officially opening Wilson Botanic Park. 288040 “Many of you here will have planted a tree and know what a great feeling it is to be contributing to this beautiful park,” the Mayor said Thanks were also extended to Lex Nie-
boer, Syd Grey, Jamie Rowe and others who had worked seven-day weeks to get the park ready for the opening. -From a Pakenham Gazette report published Wednesday 29 July 1992 on page 27. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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ive footwear like slippers or socks, which can strain foot and leg muscles, joints and tissues resulting in pain and injuries. Some tips to try and prevent winter foot and leg pain include: Wear supportive shoes even if you’re spending extended periods at home and inside; If you have orthotics wear them around the home, even in your slippers; Keep exercising. It’s amazing the benefits a simple daily, brisk walk can have on muscles, joint and tissues If you have sudden on-set pain, recurring or consistent soreness get it checked by an experienced musculoskeletal podiatrist to help prevent a worsening of the condition. Remember, regardless of the weather, foot and leg pain is not normal and should not interfere with your daily activities, so get it checked! You can schedule an appointment with Dr Dowie at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Berwick by calling 1300 328 300.
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Standout performers from BATS Theatre Company By Kelly Price On Saturday night, I had the pleasure of seeing BATS Theatre Company’s production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at the Cranbourne Community Theatre. Upon entering the theatre, you are greeted by one of the most incredible sets that becomes a character of its own, leaving you feeling as if you are truly in the Asylum. In the first scene, we are introduced to the patients and staff of the hospital. Here, we meet the fully realised characters experiencing the monotony of their daily lives, until McMurphy bursts through the door. Michael Fenemore offers a Randle P. McMurphy not to be missed; he oozes charisma and leads the cast in energy and professionalism, supported by Julian Camara as Chief Bromden who shares a sincerity in his
Children’s book author Pamela Larkin with her book Skittles the Puppy Gets Adopted. 290210
Children’s book a hit By Jamie Salter Berwick local Pamela Larkin is launching her very first children’s book, titled ‘Skittles the Puppy Gets Adopted’. Released this month, the book follows the true story of a dog who was adopted by a loving family. Ms Larkin said Skittles was part of her family for 16 years but died about a year ago. “The story is about being different but still being wanted and loved,” Ms Larkin said. “I didn’t tell anyone I was writing this book, not even my kids. I waited until it was complete and released and they were so surprised.” It has taken Pamela three years to get the book published, which includes her original ideas for the illustrations that feature multicultural characters. “I started with sketches and sent them through to an illustrator and we worked on it
together,” she said. “I knew in my head what I wanted, even to the hair colour of the characters.” Ms Larkin has been a fan of poetry since she was a child and knew that she would publish a book one day. She grew up in the country town of Wangaratta before moving to Melbourne, where she raised two children as a single parent. Despite struggling financially, Ms Larkin never hesitated to take people in under her roof when they were in need and has spent her life helping others. Skittles the Puppy Gets Adopted is most suitable for children aged two to 12 and is available through Dymocks, Amazon, Booktopia and other outlets. Ms Larkin already has a plan for the next book, which will follow all the funny antics Skittles gets up to in his new home.
role that narrates the show through various monologues. Further standout performances are Alan Gordon as Billy Bibbit, who offers a vulnerability that leaves the audience feeling protective of Billy, David Krause as the incredibly intelligent and neurotic Dale Harding, and also Chloe Harbour as Candy Starr this woman gets the role perfectly. The direction from James McAllister has a very clear vision from the opening to the final bows and through the use of costumes, lighting, and performance, the production offers a fully realised rendition of this classic. The production closes Sunday 24 July. If you want a professional level production for a community theatre price, don’t miss this outstanding production. Tickets available through batstheatre. org.au/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest
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Casey Winter Magic Festival Casey Winter Magic Festival is bringing something special to Clydesdale Square in Cranbourne. With loads of free fun activities for the whole family to enjoy, you’ll be whisked away to a magic winter wonderland. Free activities include free face painting, magic shows, bling body art, marshmallow snowman making and more. You can enjoy shopping at local market stalls as well as grab a bite to eat from local Cranbourne shops or the Cranbourne Park food court. Sunday 31 July 11am - 4pm at Greg Clydesdale Square, Cranbourne.
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Growing Friends Winter Plant Sale Growing Friends Plant Sales are held in the Australian Garden next to the kiosk, and EFTPOS facilities are available. Some of the plants available at the Plant Sale will be grasses, rushes, strappy plants, climbers, groundcovers, indigenous plants, small and large bushes and trees. The Plant Sale will be held on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July 2022 between 10am and 4pm both days. Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne.
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Berwick Boutique Craft and Food Market Spend your Saturday at the historic Old Cheese Factory in Berwick. This lovely venue offers beautifully manicured gardens, a large children’s playground and barbecue/picnic facilities along with plenty of parking. Step back in time and browse the wonderful and unique crafts and design from local makers and unwind from the week. On site parking available at $5 per car. Saturday 23 July 9am - 2pm at 34 Homestead Road, Berwick.
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Bakhtar Community Organisation multi-lingual Online Information Session Bakhtar Community Organisation is delivering an information session with Sunil Monem from Melbourne City Football Club and Milad Juma from PRD LEGAL in Pashto, Dari and English languages to address the following: Covid-19, Health, Sport, and General legal information. The program will be LIVE from Bakhtar’s Facebook page and Youtube Channel on Thursday 21 July at 6pm. It will also be aired on Sunday 24 July at 12.30pm from Channel 31.
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Opportunity to discuss landfill odour in Botanic Ridge and Cranbourne West EPA will be holding six small group online sessions to listen to community feedback and discuss the odour issues in Botanic Ridge and
Yoga in the Park sessions return! FREE yoga class for every level. Enhance your mental and physical wellbeing as you are taken through rhythmic sequenced postures, static postures and breathing exercises. Saturday 23 July 9am - 10am at Gwendoline Kindergarten - 25 Gwendoline Drive, Berwick. Tickets: trybooking. com/events/landing
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Cranbourne West on Thursday 21 July. Following a recent online community session attended by more than 200 participants, EPA is hosting the meetings for up to 10 people in order to have more meaningful one-to-one conversations with affected community members and residents. You can register via Eventbrite - eventbrite. com.au/e/small-group-sbi-landfill-sessions-tickets-385547772767 Session times: 10am - 10.45am. 11am 11.45am. 1pm - 1.45pm. 2pm - 2.45pm. 5.30pm - 6.15pm. 6.30 - 7.15pm.
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Akoonah Park Christmas in July Night Market Come and enjoy some delicious food and drink and browse a wide range of products. Many of the outdoor and indoor stalls that you know and love from Akoonah Park’s weekly Sunday market will be present.
Friday 29 July 4pm – 9pm at 2 Cardinia Street, Berwick.
Hooning Community Engagement Session The Victorian Government’s ’Hooning Community Reference Group’ wants to hear from community members that have concerns about hooning behaviour. The Department of Transport will be running a community meeting in the City of Casey on Wednesday 27 July from 6pm to 8pm which can be attended in person or online. The meeting is free and open to community members residing in the south-east region. To register for the conference, head to transport.vic.gov.au/getting-around/roads/saferroads-in-our-hands
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Plastic Free July workshop day Plastic Free July Sewing Bee: 9am - 4pm. This session is open to anyone. Learn to make some simple items to help your on your journey to reduce single use plastics, and make some extras to share with others. Food and drinks provided. Bring your own sewing machine to use, or use one of the ones at the centre. Beeswax wrap workshop: 2.45pm - 4pm. This session is open to everyone. Join Holly from Holly’s Backyard Bees, as you learn all about keeping bees, beeswax, and make your own beeswax wraps! Holly will also be bringing extra pre-made beeswax blocks that you can buy from her to make your own at home. Sewing machine care workshop: 9am - 12.30pm. This session is open only to those that attend a Boomerang Bags group in Casey. Learn how to service and look after your machine. Please bring your sewing machine along. Limited numbers only. Saturday 30 July, Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre - Lower Level, 10 Raymond McMahon Blvd, Endeavour Hills.
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Locals lift Vics to glory By Paul Grech The story of the U18 Vic Boys’ mighty premiership win in the 2022 National Indoor Cricket Championships incorporated key team values, interwoven with remarkable local individual stories of sacrifice and success. No less than six local indoor cricketers from Cranbourne Kings (Ethan Davies) and Casey Stars (Zac Grech, Thivi Salwathura, Dinal Gamage, Alex Russell and Caleb Candappa) were a key part of Victoria’s ultimate success. The Victorian captain, Prathan Raje also hails from nearby Berwick Springs. After multiple winter lockdowns and three long years of no Junior National Indoor Cricket Championships (since 2019) due to Covid-19, Victoria entered all divisions of Indoor Nationals at a distinct disadvantage to other states around Australia, which had had relatively uninterrupted competitions and play in yellow ball cricket. This was reflected in the absence of all but the U18 Vic side and the Open Women (beaten by QLD in Grand Final by 20 runs) on the final day of the tournament. The Vic U18 boys entered finals in third place on the ladder (six wins, four losses), well behind favourites Western Australia (10-0), who comfortably beat Victoria in both their preliminary games. However, coach Geoff Latham had detailed game plans and used every match to experiment with batting pairs, future bowling and fielding plans for the opposition.
Opening batsman Zac Grech and Thivi Salwathura got the Vics off to a flying start all Picture: SUPPLIED tournament. 290601 Victoria won their first final against SA by 20 runs, with Salwathura (10 runs and three wickets) best on court with Grech (21 runs and a wicket), sharing in an opening partnership of 31. Victoria then made the grand final courtesy of a best on court performance by Grech (two wickets), who shared in a dominant opening stand with Salwathura (one wicket) of 46 runs v NSW in the preliminary final. Victoria won by 30 runs. Cranbourne Kings
player Davies chimed in with two wickets and 14 runs and Gamage made 16. In the Grand Final Grech and Salwathura once again had a strong opening stand of 32. Salwathura took a key wicket late in WA’s chase and Raje made 18 and took the crucial wicket of the game with the second last ball in a wellcontrolled final over. Wicketkeeper Davies contributed 14, while Russell came into the grand final side and bowled a tight line. Victoria won a thriller against the previously unbeaten WA by nine runs (112 to 103). Cooper Sticht, a 15-year-old player from Croydon Raiders was named player of the Grand Final (12 runs and two wickets) in a true team performance by Victoria. Amazingly, four players were completely new to indoor cricket in the Vic U18 side; Casey boys Russell and Salwathura, as well as Nic Tindall and Lucas Mullenger. The talented Russell had spent the previous three years in France with his family, only returning last year. He was bowled and batted extremely well throughout the tournament and was unlucky to take just four wickets, constantly beating the bat with pace and movement. There were some remarkable individual performances. Grech was the only U18 player to score more than 200 runs at Nationals. He made 213 at the best average of 21.30 and an explosive strike rate of 155.47 and just 3 times out. He also took nine wickets. Grech also took the second most wickets in
the U22 Men’s tournament in the week before Juniors (13 in total), being Victoria’s top wicket taker in the U22’s; he was only pipped by NSW player Jake Landon (15), who played in an extra final. Gamage and Salwathura each took 12 wickets (the most for the Victorian U18 side). Josh Smith and Nicholas Tindall were especially impressive in the field, with Smith taking crucial catches and making outstanding run outs in many games, including the Grand Final. Tindall marshalled the team from the back net. Coach Geoff Latham was the team manager in the U15 Vic boys previous Grand Final win at Nationals in 2019 and he in effect went back to back with two boys from that successful U15 side: Grech and Raje. Latham’s game plans for the finals were carefully considered and the boys invariably executed. The bowlers were well backed up by the fielders and Grech and Salwathura became the dominant opening pair as the tournament moved into finals. Each player in the Vic U18 squad contributed significantly at various stages throughout the tournament. It was an amazing performance by all involved, a brilliant exhibition of the sport of indoor cricket and a true endorsement of the game that the final match of 2022 Nationals went down to the wire, with every parent, coach, player and observer literally on the edge of their seats.
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ATO warns community against fraud The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning the community not to engage in tax fraud and to be wary of criminals tricking people or stealing their personal information. The ATO is investigating approximately $850 million in potentially fraudulent transactions to around 40,000 individuals through Operation Protego. With the average fraudulent amount claimed being $20,000, banks and financial institutions are partnering with the ATO to freeze bank accounts belonging to those suspected of tax fraud. Intelligence information is being sent from banks to the ATO, which has in turn been identifying suspicious tax refunds. Many frauds see offenders attempt to gain a false GST refund by creating fake businesses and Australian Business Numbers (ABN) then submitting fake Business Activity Statements (BAS). The ATO is warning people not to engage in this behaviour, and for participants to come
forward and avoid further consequence and potential criminal action. Law enforcement agencies are also working closely with the ATO to bring criminal action against those who deliberately and willingly partake in fraud schemes. 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 tax-
payers 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.” For more information, visit www.ato.gov.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
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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A P-plater has been charged after she was allegedly detected driving at 145km/h in a 40km/h roadworks zone in Berwick on Sunday 17 July. Roadworkers had to move to safety as the Holden Commodore narrowly missed a road safety barrier on the Princes Freeway at Berwick about 9.50pm, police said. Cardinia Highway Patrol members intercepted the vehicle, which had four occupants on board. The provisional driver, a 23-year-old Pakenham woman, returned an evidentiary breath test of 0.092. She was charged with a range of offences including reckless conduct endangering life, dangerous speed and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol. She was bailed to face Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 24 November.
Scouts lend a hand Evaded cops By Eleanor Wilson When the 1st Narre Warren North Scouts aren’t busy developing their leadership, team work and life skills, they can be found donating their time at Narre Warren not-for-profit Bk 2 Basics. The scout group recently embarked on a donation drive, with scout members and families donating 10 shopping bags’ worth of nonperishable goods to the charity, as well as dedicating their time at its weekly hot meal service. It was 13-year-old patrol leader Matt Whittaker who initially encouraged the 1st Narre Warren Scouts group to get involved with the food donation program.
“I have been raised to see a need and to help out. There is a need in our community to help those doing it tough [and] Bk 2 Basics do what they can with the limited funds they have,” Michael said. “They really need the government and big business to dig deep and support them. “If you are looking for something to fundraise towards, why not support locals who support not only our local community but people Victoria-wide.” Scout leader Michael Pearce said the volunteering initiative has been popular among the 13 members who volunteered over the past few Wednesday nights, with several scouts eager to continue volunteering and some mem-
bers even coordinating food donations from local food establishments to help out the notfor-profit. He said volunteering initiatives come part in parcel with a scout’s role in society. “It’s integral for them, it helps to educate them about other people’s circumstances and situations, so they learn from a multitude of different perspectives,” he said. “We try to give service as a unit in as many ways as possible.” Bk 2 Basics is an emergency relief provider servicing Melbourne’s South East. They provide weekly hot meal programs and a community pantry for families and individuals doing it tough.
Police are investigating after a stolen Mercedes evaded police in Cranbourne on Monday 18 July. Cranbourne police attempted to intercept a stolen white Mercedes sedan on Cochrane Street in Cranbourne West about 10.30am. The driver failed to pull over and evaded police. The vehicle was seen driving erratically and speeding in Cranbourne before it was dumped in the car park of a shopping centre on Cranbourne Drive just after 11am, police said. The male offender ran from the scene and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing. Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.
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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way
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Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”
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Q&A with chief executive Having a strong desire to keep these articles interesting, I have decided that it would be a good idea to interview successful local chief executives from time to time to find out a bit about their story. For the first of such articles, I interviewed Richy Weinzierl - who runs Australian Precision Technologies Pty Ltd based in Berwick and whom I have known for almost six years. In case you were not already aware, APT won the ‘Innovation’ category in the 2021 Casey Business Awards and was also awarded the ‘Overall Business of the Year’ for 2021 as well, so a true success story indeed!
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Q: Why was the business started in the first place? Richy: Around 30 years ago, a family friend sold manufacturing machines and so I bought one for $450. I used it to produce hinge pins for ovens. I still have customers today that bought from me back then.
Q: How did you overcome it? Richy: I have been open to input from others and willing to listen to recommendations which I then talked through with Niki my wife.
Q: What does the business specialise in? Richy: Defence components for the Australian Defence Force. Q: What are you most proud of? Richy: I have a world-class, state-of-the-art facility and built a reputation for high-quality manufactured products. APT was a finalist in the ‘Australian Defence Industry Awards’, has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturers’ ‘Hall of Fame’. We also received the Thales ‘Award for Excellence’. Q: What is the secret for success? Richy: My wife – we have a great partnership! I also attribute my success to having received great business coaching over the past five to six years as well as support from CDIC (Centre for Defence Industry Capability).
IAN ASH Q: What has been your greatest challenge in the business? Richy: Understanding how to get the best out of people. Staff are our greatest asset and a focus on company culture has been necessary.
Q: What advice would you give to a new business owner just starting out? Richy: Engage a Business Coach. This ensured that I set up the correct structure and business foundations and enabled me to develop a clear plan for the business. I also recommend that they undertake the Australian Directors course. Hire great people and where possible employ more women – they are less resistant to change. Q: Who inspires you and why? Richy: Peter Drljaca. He has built his company from small beginnings into a global business that supplies companies such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin worldwide. Q: How do you see business changing over the coming years? Richy: The biggest challenge will be staff retention. Businesses will also need to become
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Richy: I love to watch my son play football and spending time with my family, including the dog. I used to surf and would love to take this up again. Ian Ash is the managing director for OrgMent Business Solutions.
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Rediscovering his passion By Tyler Lewis Brandon White left the AFL system with a sour taste in his mouth and distant from his once deep love of football. After St Kilda selected White with pick 40 in the 2015 National Draft, the Dandenong Stingrays product managed just 11 senior games across his four years at AFL level. In his final year at Moorabbin, White played just one senior match – a round 13 win over Gold Coast – but was an unswerving performer at VFL level, taking out the Neil Bencraft best and fairest award after an imperious season with Sandringham. When the undesirable conversation came at the end of 2019, White proceeded to turn down a plethora of loaded VFL offers to instead return to local football, in an attempt to rekindle his love for the game. “I probably left the game a bit twisted, a bit frustrated, and I just thought I had a bit more to give,” White said openly and honestly. “Obviously the Saints didn’t think so at the time, but I gave everything to VFL that year and won equal best and fairest with Brede Seccull. “I felt a bit hard done by, but I guess that’s footy, that’s how cut throat it is. “It was on the table (VFL); Sandy offered for me to go around again and so did a few other clubs – Frankston, Casey, Footscray, a few other clubs, but at the time I had just fallen out of love with the game.” White opted to re-join the local club in which he was drafted from – south eastern powerhouse Beaconsfield. And although he has since moved on from Beaconsfield – shifting to Mornington Peninsula club Devon Meadows – White is content that his love of the game has returned. “It definitely has… I came back to Beaconsfield, to where I pretty much grew up, I won a flag there when I was 17,” he said. That local premiership as a wiry teenager still sits fondly with White, as he carried the learnings into the AFL system and beyond into his local football. “Well first of all it was one of the best days of my life,” he explained. “It feels like a while ago now, it helped with the experience of the bigger bodies and the pace of the game.
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I probably left the game a bit twisted, a bit frustrated, and I just thought I had a bit more to give… but at the time I had just fallen out of love with the game.” - Brandon White on the end of his AFL career “I thoroughly enjoyed my time down at Beaconsfield and I have still got some good relationships there. “I don’t think Devon Meadows has played finals for 20 odd years...I don’t want to jinx ourselves yet, we still have a job to do with another four or five weeks to go. “The old cliche of ‘week by week’ is the way we’re doing it down there… but it’s nice to bring that experience, not only myself, but Nick Battle and Ryan Hendy, and a few other boys that have had that finals experience.
“They’re not used to winning, so we’re trying to change that culture.” The 25-year-old pulled on the Sandringham Zebras jumper on 51 occasions, to go with his 11 senior appearances – but was far from a known goal kicker. However, since moving to the Panthers, White has had his magnet slide from a dashing defender, to a regular one-out-key-forward. “I have spent a bit of time down there (this year),” he said.
“I rest there when I play midfield and sometimes I just start down there, I played a lot of my juniors as a forward, but not so much my senior footy. “I think my best footy is at half-back, but I have been on all three lines at Devon – forward, mid and back.” White’s Devon Meadows is currently poised for a top-two finish to the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League season with five games remaining in the season.
Mathematically speaking...Eagles out of calculations By David Nagel Beaconsfield is no longer a ‘mathematical chance’ of playing finals football in 2022 after the Eagles suffered a 36-point defeat at the hands of Montrose on Saturday. Let’s face it, by the time the term ‘mathematical chance’ is rolled out a season is pretty much done and dusted and that’s the way it played out on the weekend. The Eagles have now lost five games on the trot, but this is the first of those five matches where the outcome was pretty much decided by half time. Montrose had 20 scoring shots to five in the opening half, building the platform for a convincing 13.24.102 to 10.6.66 victory. Beaconsfield can justifiably hang its hat on being very competitive in its first season in Eastern Division 1, with only Mitcham in round eight scoring more than 100 points against the Eagles prior to Saturday’s engagement. Montrose only just tipped over that scale, but conceding 37 scoring shots was nine more than Beaconsfield had conceded in any other game this year. The Eagles did show resilience in the second half, kicking seven goals to six to limit what could have been considerable damage to its percentage. Hayden Brough kicked three goals for the Eagles, a total matched by important keyforward Josh Smith who made a return to the senior side for the first time since round nine. Smith’s last game was Beaconsfield’s last win…a thrilling away victory over Lilydale. Smith was one Beaconsfield’s best players 28 STAR NEWS
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Key forward Josh Smith made a solid return to senior football on Saturday kicking three goals in Beaconsfield’s loss to Montrose. 277794 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS on Saturday, alongside fellow tall Pat Gerdan who was playing just his fourth game for the season. The Eagles are not a tall team, and the return of Smith and Gerdan will no doubt ease the load on ruckman Harrison Coe in the re-
maining rounds of the season. Skipper Jake Bowd, half back Tanner Stanton and the determined Trent Stokoe were other key figures for the Eagles, who can still cause some damage in the last four rounds of the season.
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Small things to build on By Tyler Lewis It’s the little wins that Berwick coach Clint Evans is looking at this year. At three-quarter-time, trailing 83-9, Berwick was at cross-roads... roll over against Balwyn, or fight back and show some ticker. The youthful Wickers chose the latter, competing hard to the final siren, coming away with a final term victory. The home side booted four goals to the Tigers one, finishing the game with something to build on. Charlie Muley was the only multiple goalkicker in the 5.7 (37) to 13.13 (91) defeat. Though it was the final term that reflected on the scoreboard, Evans was most pleased with the third term, after he gave his side a little bake at the main change. “It was more probably half time, I had a fair crack at them,” he said. “It was probably the harshest I have been on a young group, our first half – because they’re getting a bit tired or whatever – we just didn’t play the way we wanted to. “The wind was shocking, they had it in the first and we held them well and then they kicked a few late, then in the second we had the wind – it was howling – and we were just terrible. “I just said we need to work harder rah rah rah, and then in the third quarter from the oneminute mark to the 21st we held them to one goal. “Then just as a young group I think they kicked four or five in about six minutes on us, then the last we actually played alright. “The big difference with us is when sides get a run on they kick five or six in eight minutes, they really kill the game – that’s just a
Charlie Muley after his last quarter goal. 289934 lack of experience.” The strangle-hold for the first 20 minutes of the third paid off in the final stanza, as the Wickers managed to kick truly. Evans is confident the reward started swinging as a result of an improved work-rate, while knowingly admitting the run home will be a
Picture: ROB CAREW challenge for his inexperienced outfit. “It was more the work rate,” he said. “At half-time we could’ve got done by 100 points, to their credit, they’ve done it all year – they had a dip. “I think we had 13 guys that had played under 15 senior games, it’s a fair chunk when you
look at it like that. “We’re just getting games into these kids, we know over the last four or five games it’s going to be really hard, but we have to keep putting games into them and see what happens.” The Wickers host ladder-leaders Noble Park this Saturday.
Culley’s AFL break through By Tyler Lewis Mid-season draftee Jai Culley has made an immediate impact at AFL level. Culley started season 2022 with the Dandenong Stingrays but will finish his year in the senior side of the West Coast Eagles, as his debut on Sunday afternoon against Hawthorn at the MCG was beyond impressive. The 19-year-old made his way into the centre bounce on 14 of the possible 31 occasions and stood tall in treacherous conditions. To three-quarter time, the big-bodied midfielder already stuck 10 tackles and finished with a game-high 11 from limited minutes. In his post-match press conference, Eagles coach Adam Simpson praised Culley on
an impactful debut. “We tried some things in the last 10 minutes which didn’t work…we dropped off a little bit and we got hurt,” Simpson said of the Eagles shallow finish to the match. “Jai Culley came in for his first game, had 12 tackles and seven clearances… we’ll take that, it’s a good opportunity to play at the MCG.” Culley finished the match with 12 disposals, 11 tackles and seven clearances in his debut match, but it wasn’t enough to seal victory for the Eagles, as the Hawks out-muscled the visitors in the wet, 15.12 (102) to 12.5 (77). The first draftee of 2022 out of the Dandenong Stingrays will be hopeful to play the remaining five matches of the AFL season. Clint Evans will coach again in season 2023. 235196
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Pen has hit paper at Edwin Flack Reserve. After a difficult three seasons with Covid and a significant injury toll, the Wickers have backed in Clint Evans, signing him on as senior coach for another season. The Wickers have trialled 45 players in 2022 as a result of an endless injury list. Evans was ecstatic during the week, as he looked forward to a fresh start in 2023. “It’s awesome, I am pumped,” he said. “It will be great to just have a good crack at it, you know last year with Covid and then this year it’s been unfortunate with injuries. “It will be good to have a clean slate next year, hopefully go and recruit well and get
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Cavaliers in weekend to forget It was a weekend to forget for the Casey Cavaliers. In a bumper weekend of NBL1 South - with a double-header for both the Men’s and Women’s sides – the Cavs suffered defeat in each of the four fixtures. In the first of the two losses for the women, the Cavs side fell just short of Ringwood 74-77. The Cavs were within striking distance – courtesy of a Rachel Bell layup – with 39 seconds on the clock. But a Digna Strautmane dagger from three pushed the lead out to five with just 17 seconds remaining, allowing the Hawks to foul, regain possession and drain the clock. Sarah Boothe (23 points and 17 rebounds) was yet again excellent, but it was Louise Brown that stuffed the stat sheet, putting up just 11 points, but bringing down a stupendous 25 rebounds. A huge 17 of her boards came at the defensive end in the tight loss. In the following match-up – against Bendigo – it was a vastly different score line. The Cavs were blown out of the water by the Braves, 69 to 100. It was just a two-point margin at the end of the first period, but with poor second and fourth quarters, the deficit ballooned out. Disappointingly, the Braves managed to add a further seven points with just five seconds remaining in the dying stages of the match. The Men’s Cavs side had a similar weekend. A poor first period ultimately cost the Cavs on Saturday night against Ringwood, as the home unit collectively won the final three quarters in the 80 to 89 loss. William Hickey was impressive for the Cavs, recording 33 points and six rebounds, while shooting 40 per cent from beyond the arc. It was another narrow defeat the following day for the Cavs, this time at the hands of the Bendigo Braves at Red Energy Arena in Bendigo. Matthew Donlan led the way with 15 points from 11 attempts. It’s another double-header weekend for Casey this week, with two road games against Sandringham and Waverly over the course of Saturday and Sunday. 30 STAR NEWS
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The West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) is mourning the loss of one of its key administrators of the last 25 years after the passing of life member Jeff Wallace. Wallace was secretary of the WGCA from 1996 to 2006 and earned an enviable reputation for being a great communicator who helped build a solid platform for the association moving forward. Wallace was respected in cricketing circles around the state, with his highest individual recognition coming when he was awarded the coveted Bob Merriman Medal for his overall contribution to the game. In 2000, alongside fellow contributors to the WGCA in Rob Hansen, Bob Taylor and George Glasscock, Wallace was awarded the Australian Sports Medal. Hansen, the current president of the WGCA, said Wallace formed a great partnership with Taylor, the then WGCA Chairman. “Jeff was a wonderful communicator who formed a great relationship with Bob Taylor and they became a formidable administrative duo servicing local cricket,” Hansen said. “Jeff made a valuable contribution to not only the WGCA, but to Victorian cricket as well through his role at the Victorian Country Cricket League (VCCL). “Each year the WGCA presents the Jeff Wallace Award to the best administered junior and seniors clubs, and that’s certainly a fitting tribute to his contribution to the game. “The WGCA send its deepest condolences to Jeff’s wife Helen and the family.” Originally from Swanpool, near Benalla, Wallace was an outstanding player, captaincoach and administrator who played with the Combined Schools Cricket Club in the Wangaratta District Cricket Association (WDCA). He was made a Life Member of the Wangaratta District Cricket Association in 1970. Wallace then moved to the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne when he took up post as Principal of the Berwick Primary School. He captained St Andrews Cricket Club in the Warragul and District Cricket Association in the early 70’s, before captaining Dandenong
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Berwick District Tennis Association returns The Berwick District Tennis Association returned from its school holiday break on the weekend with bitterly cold and rainy conditions challenging the stars of the competition. There were still some great games played however with a thrilling draw in Section 1 between Berwick White and Cranbourne Gold the highlight result from the weekend. Here’s a look at the results from the weekend’s round of matches. SATURDAY Osborne Shield Upper Beaconsfield 2 4:28 v Cranbourne 1 2:23, Harkaway Black 2 4:27 v Beaconsfield 1 2:25, Narre Warren v Harkaway Red (Washout). Rubbers 1 Berwick White 0 1:24 v Berwick Blue 3 6:38, Beaconsfield 0 0:13 v Pakenham 3 6:36, Officer 0 0:18 v Cranbourne 1 4:31. Rubbers 2 Beaconsfield Gold 2 4:32 v Beaconsfield Blue 1 3:29, Narre Warren North Black 3 6:36 v Officer 0 0:14, Cranbourne v Narre Warren North Red (Washout). Rubbers 3 Cranbourne 1 4:44 v Beaconsfield 2 4:39, Pakenham v Sandhurst (Washout), Officer – Bye. Rubbers 4 Beaconsfield 0 0:9 v Cranbourne 3 6:36, Narre Warren North 1 3:31 v Harkaway 2 4:31, Fountain Gate v Officer (Officer Forfeit). Rubbers 5 Pakenham 1 2:23 v Beaconsfield 2 4:32, Berwick White 1 2:20 v Officer 2 4:25, Harkaway 0 0:12 v Berwick Blue 3 6:36.
Massive forehands like this from Noah Keltie have been a feature of the BDTA this season. 258775 Picture: ROB CAREW Section 1 Singles/Doubles Cranbourne Green 3:29 v Berwick Blue 4:35, Sandhurst 7:44 v Narre Warren Gold 1:12, Berwick White 4:37 v Cranbourne Gold 4:37, Narre Warren Green v Narre Warren North (Washout). Section 2 Singles/Doubles Beaconsfield Gold 1:30 v Clyde 7:47, Narre Warren 5:39 v Beaconsfield Blue 3:26, Upper Beaconsfield 7:48 v Officer 1:19, Tooradin – Bye. Section 3 Singles/Doubles Narre Warren North 3:36 v Narre Warren South 5:42, Berwick White 5:36 v Narre Warren Gold 3:31, Clyde 6:40 v Berwick Blue 2:24, Cranbourne 7:46 v Narre Warren Green 1:8. Section 4 Singles/Doubles Officer 6:43 v Berwick White 2:24, Cranbourne
8:48 v Tooradin 0:6, Berwick Blue v Sandhurst (Sandhurst Forfeit), Gloucester v Clyde (Missing Results). Section 5 Singles/Doubles Tooradin 2:22 v Narre Warren North 6:39, Pakenham 4:34 v Fountain Gate 4:33, Cranbourne 1:24 v Upper Beaconsfield 7:47, Berwick – Bye. SUNDAY Section 6 Singles/Doubles Cranbourne 8:48 v Pakenham 0:16, Narre Warren v Clyde and Beaconsfield v Berwick (Washed Out). Section 7 Singles/Doubles Pakenham 0:2 v Cranbourne 0:5 (Match cancelled due to rain), Bunyip v Officer (Officer Forfeit), Berwick – Bye. Section 8 Singles/Doubles Berwick 7:43 v Beaconsfield 1:20, Officer v Fountain Gate (Washout), Narre Warren – Bye. Section 9 Singles/Doubles Berwick Blue 2:14 v Berwick White 6:41, Cranbourne 4:30 v Upper Beaconsfield 4:33, Narre Warren v Sandhurst (Washout). Section 10 Singles/Doubles Clyde 8:48 v Narre Warren 0:14, Officer v Cranbourne (Officer Forfeit), Gloucester v Berwick (Washout). Section 11 Doubles Berwick Blue 3:27 v Berwick White 3:27, Narre Warren South v Upper Beaconsfield and Officer v Narre Warren (Washed Out). Section 12 Doubles Narre Warren Green v Narre Warren Gold (Washout), Cranbourne v Fountain Gate (Fountain Gate Forfeit), Officer – Bye. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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