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Photo prize in focus A new photography conference and awards event in Narre Warren has brought a fresh perspective to the Australian photographic community.

Over four days, the Australian Photographic Prize saw those at the top of their fields in professional landscape, portrait, commercial and wedding, as well as student and amateur photography, come together to celebrate their creative endeavours.

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Part road closure

By Eleanor Wilson A “dangerous” unsealed stretch of Ballarto Road will be closed to through traffic until it is appropriately upgraded in several years’ time, City of Casey administrators announced at a council meeting on 20 September.

An approximate 100-metre section of Ballarto Road, between South Gippsland Highway and Clyde-Five Ways Road, will be closed near the intersection with Nelson Street in Cranbourne East at the start of November to curb operational and safety concerns, the council said.

The current timeline has the delivery of an

upgrade to Ballarto Road in stages up until 2026/27, subject to funding and approvals.

But council officers said the increasing traffic and heavy vehicle volume is resulting in the road condition deteriorating to such an extent that traffic restrictions are recommended from November this year.

Council officers said designs for the construction of Ballarto Road to a two-lane road has commenced, but a lack of drainage infrastructure has hampered the design process and construction will depend on appropriate drainage solution and utility service approvals.

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cil will seek approval from the Department of Transport to change the speed limit on the stretch of road from 80km/h to 60km/h.

The road itself has been the site of several collisions in recent years.

A review of the road crash data for this section of Ballarto Road shows four injury collisions in the three-year period to 31 December 2021, according to the City of Casey.

Council said it now attends to reports of concerns regarding the condition of the road on a weekly basis, with dust complaints also frequent.

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ture a permanent and safe road can be built,” City of Casey administrator Miguel Belmar said.

“But at the moment, as it stands, this is not a safe road and it is not the sort of road that we want, in Casey, being used regularly and therefore it is appropriate that a temporary closure occur.”

Access to properties and businesses on Ballarto Road either side of the closure will be maintained throughout the closure via South Gippsland Highway and Clyde – Five Ways Road.

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By Marcus Uhe The EPA issued SBI Inert Landfill with a further two improvement notices on Wednesday 21 September, requiring the creation of a Stormwater Management Plan and a Leachate Management Plan.

Stagnant water mixing with hydrogen sulphite on site was the original source of the rotten-eggs style odour that has been plaguing residents of Cranbourne and Botanic Ridge.

The water was taken offsite during July, with the process concluding on Thursday 21 July.

Suction trucks were also used to remove excess storm water from the landfill site, SBI said.

The first notice requires SBI to fulfil their General Environmental Duty in relation to their management of surface water.

SBI must install and implement contaminated water controls that ensure no contaminated water is discharged beyond the premises boundary, including water contaminated with waste or sediment, by 19 October.

A Stormwater Management Plan must be provided by SBI to the EPA by 4 January, having engaged a “suitably qualified person” to prepare the plan by 23 November.

The second notice will require SBI to provide a Leachate Management Plan to the EPA and engage a suitably qualified person to conduct leachate sampling by 11 November, after engaging a suitably qualified person to prepare the plan by 21 October.

Sampling results must be provided to the EPA by 30 November.

Simon Williamson, SBI’s director, said they

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By Marcus Uhe

The EPA issued a further two improvement notices to SBI Inert Landfill on Wednesday 21 September. 289985 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS are continuing to liaise closely with the EPA and are complying with all directions given, including those in the current outstanding improvement notices.

“SBI have been continuing to work to calibrate the newly installed landfill gas extraction system, which is now operating to eliminate odourous gas from the landfill before it enters the atmosphere,” Mr Williamson said.

“Further works on adjusting the system to maximise its performance will continue over the coming weeks.

“We thank for the community for their patience while we work to address this issue.”

Leachate is contaminated liquid generated by water passing through a landfill or waste disposal site, and accumulating contaminates in the process.

Safety concerns have forced Parks Victoria to close the Warneet South Jetty.

A recent independent engineering assessment concluded the jetty needed closing “to ensure public safety”, a Parks Victoria spokesperson said.

“We understand the importance of Warneet South Jetty to the local community and will continue to work with Better Boating Victoria as part of the Warneet Boating Precinct Plan,” the spokesperson said.

Better Boating Victoria released plans for the Warneet Boating Precinct, which incorporates the jetties at Warneet North and Warneet South, in December 2021.

A 3.6-metre-wide replacement jetty, realigned northwards by roughly three metres to reduce congestion in the water and ramp access area, was listed as a Marine Precinct Improvement Opportunity in the concept plan for Warneet South, after receiving feedback from the community to identify key priorities in late 2021.

Other feedback received by Better Boating Victoria included the need for an upgraded car park and boat ramp at Warneet South.

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Drivers under the pump

By Marcus Uhe “Transport and geographically disadvantaged” residents in Melbourne’s South East are set to feel the pressure of the cut to the fuel excise on Thursday 29 September more than their inner-city counterparts, according to Community Information and Support Cranbourne executive officer Leanne Petridis.

A 23-cent per litre sales tax levied by the Australian Government on petrol and diesel purchased at the bowser is set to double, having been temporarily halved by the Federal Government from its original 46-cent mark back in March.

Ms Petridis said her service was already experiencing high demand for fuel vouchers at a time when other financial pressures such as interest rate increases are already making life difficult, with driving becoming a “luxury” for many in the community.

“We’ve given away $500 in petrol vouchers today,” Ms Petridis said on Monday afternoon, 26 September.

“Where people are already struggling to make ends meet or might be hanging on, having that extra burden of high prices adds to that stress and pressure that budgets are already feeling.

“People will prioritise fuel over food in our experiences at Cranbourne, whereas with our inner city agencies, it’s a reverse. Due to accessibility to public transport out here, people simply don’t have that option.

“It’s a bit like being on a treadmill. People are constantly being in that stressful position of working out what bill needs to be paid.

What food can we eat? Or how far can we travel?”

Clients of CISC have shared accounts of minimising travel as much as possible to cut down on the use of their cars, including grouping chores and tasks together.

Petrol prices are set to get even worse with the cutting of the fuel excise on Thursday 29 September. 300712 “Some people are parking their car where they need to be hanging around there until they need to move again, just minimising travel as much as possible,” Ms Petridis said.

“Sadly, people are used to living on a shoestring and this just adds to that.”

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said they would be monitoring wholesale and retail petrol prices closely and wiould not hesitate to take action on evidence of price collusion or misleading statements on price movements.

The commission said they did not expect retail prices to be immediately impacted by the cut to the excise, due to a range of factors

including global currency exchange rates and the international price of oil.

They also anticipate a longer lag in the adjustment of prices in regional locations compared to more urban areas, due to a lower turnover of product.

“We will shortly be engaging with fuel wholesalers and retailers to say that we do not expect to see uncharacteristic or abnormal wholesale and retail price increases in the days leading up to, and on the day of, or after, the reintroduction of the full rate of fuel excise,” ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said on Monday 5 September.

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and report on all factors influencing retail prices.

“The ACCC will continue its weekly reporting to consumers about what is happening to fuel prices and when to find the cheapest fuel.”

Unleaded petrol hit an average peak price of 218.4 cents/litre in mid-March before the excise was halved, reaching a dip of 157 cents/litre in mid-April.

Advice from the RACV on saving fuel includes accelerating gently, driving at lower speeds than usual, keeping tyres properly inflated and removing unnecessary weight from your car.

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Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I had blue eyes until I was 8 years old and then they turned green like my Dad’s! I also moved to Australia around the same time from New Zealand.

What do you love about what you do?

I really love getting to play pretend as an adult. I think we all lose a big part of that child-like urge to “play” as we grow up. Acting is such a creative outlet and you get to explore so many different characters worlds, my anxiety disappears when I am pretending to be someone else so it’s very freeing in that sense also.

Who is the best person you’ve worked with and why?

Without a doubt, Cassidy Krygger. We first met in acting classes in 2015 and I never would have imagined that we would now be creating films together. She is such a resilient and inspiring person and also an incredibly talented actor and creator. She allows me the space as an actor and a person to be completely myself with no judgement, she creates an incredibly safe space to create in and is always so supportive and encouraging. I can’t say enough good things about her.

What would your last meal be?

A vegie cali burrito meal from Guzman y Gomez with churros and an espresso martini.

What is your most memorable moment?

I think my most memorable moment would be hiking at Griffith Park in LA with a bunch of the girls I was studying there with and we were all just so blissfully happy watching the sun set over the Hollywood sign and we all had such a shared sense of joy that we were in the right place at the right time with the right people.

After that we all got stuck in the dark with no phone signal and there were a bunch of coyotes.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

I would love to go back and attend the first burning man.

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

Jessica Lange, Sophia Coppola and Michelle Obama.

What are you currently listening to, watching or reading?

I just finished watching ‘Orange is the New Black’ and now I’m on to prison/true crime docos. I just watched ‘Abducted in Plain Sight’ and my jaw was on the floor the entire time.

If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

I would cook a vegie taco bowl! This is one of my favourite things to make and so easy but delicious.

Where is your dream holiday destination?

I would love to go to China with my Grandma as my step-Grandad who passed was from there and he was always such a strong figure in my life, encouraging us all to be our best selves and strive for greatness so seeing where he grew up would be really special.

What were you like as a kid?

I was always in bare feet and up trees! I was ex-

tremely strong willed (usually referred to as the black sheep) and ran away from home many a time. I remember I hated having my photo taken and would hide if someone had a camera out which is ironic now given I’ve chosen to pursue a career in front of a camera. I also used to really love singing and would write song lyrics in the front covers of all of my books so my family initially thought that singing was the career I would pursue.

What was your first job?

My first job was at a bakery in Hampton Park just serving the counter a couple of nights after school!

What are the three most used apps on your phone?

Tik Tok, Instagram and Messenger.

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

What’s up with the Bermuda triangle? Are we still worried about that because I can remember being very concerned about it as a child and this doesn’t seem to be an issue on my mind as an adult.

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Speedsters nabbed

Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol’s Senior Constable Kis and Leading Senior Constable Clement are part of the South East blitz on reckless motorcyclists.

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Police target riders Police are targeting reckless motorcyclists after five riders died and 47 were seriously injured in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia so far this year.

It’s the highest number of serious and fatal motorbike crashes in the South East for five years.

And most were “completely avoidable”, according to Highway Patrol police.

From Tuesday 27 September, Operation Blackwire will target reckless motorcyclist behaviour, impaired riding, speeding, failure to obey road signs, and failure to wear protective equipment in a bid to reduce road trauma in Greater Dandenong, Casey, and Cardinia.

During the blitz, local Highway Patrol mem-

bers, supported by solo units, will conduct intelligence-led, proactive patrols in areas where motorcyclists are most at risk and most active.

Dandenong Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant David Hewatt said police would have a bolstered presence targeting reckless motorcyclist behaviour, taking dangerous riders and their bikes off the roads.

“Motorcyclists make up less than 10 per cent of road users in the region yet have accounted for 36 per cent of lives lost this year.

“This is a 78 per cent increase in motorcyclist lives lost in the region against the fiveyear average. Sadly, most of these incidents were completely avoidable.”

Sen Sgt Hewatt said excessive speeding,

failure to give way and unsafe overtaking were among the reckless, dangerous actions costing lives on the road.

He urged all drivers and riders to stay alert, make safe decisions when behind the wheel of their vehicle, and keep the safety of vulnerable road users front of mind.

“It never gets easier telling someone their loved one will never be coming home or in hospital seriously injured.

“Don’t be careless with your life, and the lives of others.”

Fitted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology, Highway Patrol members will also be homing in on unregistered riders.

Proactive approach to locating weapons

By Marcus Uhe A high-visibility police operation in Fountain Gate and the surrounding public transport hubs on Tuesday 20 September saw 255 people and 110 vehicles searched in an effort to detect weapons, enhance community safety and gather intelligence.

Six people were processed for offences including possessing a drug of dependence, breaching bail conditions and traffic offences.

Additionally, one person was found to be

in possession of a weapon while another was questioned for a burglary.

Casey police officers conducted the planned weapons search as part of Operation Omni, a proactive police initiative to ensure the community are able to enjoy activities safely.

Under the Control of Weapons Act 1990, Victoria Police declared the areas a designated area for weapons searches.

Casey Local Area Commander Inspector Melissa Webbers said the operation aims to

deter anyone who may think that carrying a weapon in the community is acceptable.

“In an ideal world, we would never have to run operations such as these, however, we make absolutely no apologies for targeting those carrying weapons,” Inspector Webbers said.

“It is our role to keep the community safe if people have nothing to hide, they shouldn’t be worried about these kinds of operations.

“However, if you are going out to intentionally cause trouble, you will be caught.”

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What foundation are we laying? What seeds are we sowing? because we will reap what we sow! If we sow ungodliness we will indeed be counted amongst the ungodly in the day of the Lord. If we sow righteousness (endeavour to live in right standing with God, by submitting to His guidance, blessing & love) then we will inherit salvation, blessing & the favour of God in our lives & for eternity. God sends a great shaking that will reveal the purposes & attitudes of our hearts.

We all will be layed bare & stripped naked leaving only what is good, righteous & Holy.

More than 7000 offences were detected

by Victoria Police during Operation Scoreboard over the AFL Grand Final long weekend.

The five-day, statewide road policing operation saw police targeting high-risk driving behaviour, with a particular focus on speeding, impaired driving, and distraction.

Police also increased their focus on motorcycle safety during the operation following a recent spike in motorcycle trauma, with 238 motorcycle offences detected.

In the Casey Police Service Area, there were 181 offences detected during the five-day period, including four drink drivers, 12 drug drivers, 69 speeding offences, 12 unlicenced drivers, 13 disqualified drivers, 34 unregistered vehicles, 18 disobey sings/signals, three seatbelt offences and 10 mobile phone offences.

Across the state, police detected 224 motorists for drink driving offences from 119,953 preliminary breath tests, and a further 212 drug driving offences from 3615 roadside drug tests.

A total of 7466 traffic offences were detected during the operation, with almost 40 per cent of those for speeding.

There were also 377 mobile phone offences detected, and automatic numberplate recognition technology caught 494 motorists for driving whilst disqualified, suspended or unlicenced.

Three lives were lost on Victorian roads during the long weekend operation, with a motorist struck and killed whilst changing a car tyre in Deer Park on Wednesday, and two motorcyclist fatalities in Leopold on Thursday and Gerangamete on Sunday bringing the total number of lives lost to 186 – 26 higher than last year and well above the fiveyear average of 169.

Operation Scoreboard was conducted from 12.01am Wednesday 21 September to 11.59pm Sunday 25 September 2022.

Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing Glenn Weir said many of the infringements could have been avoided if drivers slowed down, paid attention and obeyed the speed limits.

“Almost 500 drivers were detected for driving whilst unlicensed, disqualified or suspended, meaning they shouldn’t even be behind the wheel. This blatant disregard for the rules will not be tolerated, and police will continue to utilise ANPR technology to detect and remove unauthorised drivers from the roads,” he said.

“Police will continue to be on high alert for motorists engaging in risk-taking behaviour that puts other road users in danger.”

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN To all the parkruns held in the City of Casey. Even though it’s called parkrun, they are helping campaign a ‘parkwalk’ initiative to inform those that want to participate that they can actually walk the courses. They are held every Saturday at 8am in places across Casey.

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Casey Cardinia Libraries are seeking donations for their local history collection archive.

They’re requesting residents of Casey and Cardinia donate books, documents, maps, images, artworks and diaries documenting the local area.

“We’re using the donation drive to try and get our community involved in recording the history because that’s what our archive is, a community archive for the documents from people, places and groups in the community,” local historian for Casey, Kate Davis said.

“We’ll be keeping stuff that’s donated safely for generations to come so it will be secure and people will be able to access it later.”

Items the Casey Cardinia Libraries receive will be catalogued and available online, although some - due to copyright problems won’t be made available online.

“They’ll be catalogued but as to whether they’re online or not depends on the type of item it is because with images and stuff like that there are certain permissions tied to it,” Ms Davis said.

“Most stuff we’ll try to find a way to get it online and available.”

Residents of Casey and Cardinia will also be able to book appointments with the Cranbourne Library to see the archive in person.

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Local historian for Casey, Kate Davis. 300533 most keen to receive items “that have something to do with Casey or Cardinia”.

“As long as it’s not an object and it’s something we can fit in the room that we don’t have already,” Ms Davis said.

Casey Cardinia Libraries are hoping their October drive will boost community engagement with the archive.

“Hopefully, it’ll be interesting to see what comes in and see what people want to share,”

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS local historian for Cardinia, Brooke Pickering said.

“It’s always interesting to see what people consider as their heritage and what they want to share and that’s our role to preserve it and share it with the community on behalf of them.”

If you have items you would like to donate to Casey Cardinia Libraries, you can make an appointment by emailing localhistory@cclc. vic.gov.au or call 5990 0150. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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High hopes for precinct

By Marcus Uhe The future of Casey Fields continues to take shape on the back of the adoption of the updated Casey Fields Master Plan at the City of Casey’s Tuesday 20 September administrator meeting.

The initial plan, first adopted in 2018, required a minor update in order to reflect the council’s new partnerships such as the relocation of A-League side Melbourne City Football Club to the precinct, and infrastructure development, including a fitness trail and a dogfriendly space.

Projects with funding included in the 2022/23 Capital Works Budget include pavilion upgrades for Casey Fields Ovals four and five, incorporating the Metropolitan Cricket and Community Centre, worth $3.2 million, stage two of the Casey Fields Regional Soccer project worth $5.7 million and stage two of the Casey Fields Fitness trail, worth $1.5 million.

Administrator Cameron Boardman spoke glowingly of the precinct’s potential, describing it as on track to become a leader in its field.

“There is no doubt that Casey Fields, if it is not already, will transform into one of the state’s premier sporting and recreation destinations, and probably even be an exemplar nationally,” Mr Boardman said.

“With future investment and leadership at this end at by those who are tenants and advocates and promoters of the precinct, there is no doubt in my mind that in 20 years post, all of the aspects contained in the master plan will be fully realised.”

Among the sports set to benefit most include tennis, athletics, netball, cycling and soccer, with a regional soccer stadium flagged

by Mr Boardman as a potential host of ALeague games.

In seconding the motion, administrator Miguel Belmar highlighted the benefits for the whole community.

“The vision also includes an informal open space network, and it’s important to consider that the facilities that are proposed at Casey Fields in the long-term are not just for elite level sports, they’re also for active recreation by members of the community who want to use the facilities for their family and for their own personal fitness,” Mr Belmar said.

“I note, for example, the discussion in the papers with respect to the regional playspace, the village green, a fitness trail, a linear park, a dog friendly space and facility of a like-nature which will ensure that visitors at Casey Fields need not pull on the boots and have a run on the field to be able to enjoy, but can go there and simply enjoy the space and a council facility which is world-class, not only for elite sport but also world-class for passive and active recreation.”

Implementation will continue in the 2022/23 financial year, with future projects subject to the council’s annual budget process, according to the council.

To view the master plan in full, head to page 204 of the agenda for Tuesday’s council meeting on the City of Casey’s website - casey.vic. gov.au/access-past-meetings-minutes-agendas

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The multi-million dollar pavillion which will feature a community room, femalefriendly change rooms and amenities, a commercial kitchen, canteen and public toilets.

“Quality sport and recreation are vital to flourishing communities like those in Hampton Park,” Mr Andrews said.

“By providing dedicated quality recreation area where they are needed most, we’re offering Victorians of all ages and abilities more opportunities to get back into the sport and active lifestyles they love.”

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Premier Daniel Andrews and Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas hit the courts at Hampton Park Tennis Club on 28 September to announce a commitment to upgrade the club’s pavillion.

The pair announced a re-elected Andrews Labor Government would contribute $550,000 towards the Robert Booth Reserve for the refurbishment of the Hampton Park Tennis Club Pavilion.

The commitment builds on a $3 million two-storey pavillion for AFL, cricket and netball at Robert Booth Reserve which is in the process of being developed.

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Still waiting for SES land

By Marcus Uhe The Community Safety Building Authority has confirmed they are yet to acquire land for an SES Unit in Clyde.

In the 2017-18 State Budget, $2 million was promised for an SES Unit to be established in Clyde A further $28.5 million was provided in the 2022/23 State Budget to maintain facilities for SES volunteers, upgrade priority vehicles and help volunteers respond to floods and other emergencies.

“CSBA are pursuing a suitable site with appropriate due diligence underway,” a government spokesperson said on Monday 26 September.

“This includes investigating a co-location opportunity with a new station for Clyde CFA.” A parcel of land on Cranbourne-Frankston Road was acquired earlier this year for an SES Unit in Cranbourn - a project promised as part of the 2017-18 State Budget, like its Clyde equivalent.

Settlement on land for a brand new 24-hour police station for Clyde North occurred in May 2022, on Matterhorn Drive, in close proximity to the promised Clyde North Fire Station.

The police station was a 2018 election promise from the Labor Party, with an expected completion date in 2022.

Liberal candidate for Bass, Aaron Brown said Labor was all excuses and no action.

“The issue here is not a lack of land, rather a lack of any solid commitment by Labor.

“Labor promised an SES unit in Clyde SES, but never delivered it. Labor promised a Clyde North Police Station, but never delivered it.

“Clyde residents have been ignored for too long, and if elected as the Member for Bass, I look forward to working with Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Brad Battin on this im-

Land is yet to be acquired for an SES Unit in Clyde. 253047 portant local issue.”

Mr Brown also confirmed a Liberal Government would build the police station at Clyde North.

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale was contacted for comment. The Narre Warren SES Unit, which currently services residents in the City of Casey, will be responsible for training the new

volunteers at Cranbourne and Clyde.

If you’re interested in volunteering, head to ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/volunteer or call 1300 VICSES (1300 842 737).

Toxic waste not wanted

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The long-sought closure of the Lyndhurst toxic waste dump has been belatedly added to Greater Dandenong Council’s state election wish-list.

Councillor Rhonda Garad had queried at a 12 September council meeting why the issue wasn’t intially part of the council’s advocacy document.

It led to council directors adding it to the council’s “formal documentation and advocacy web page”.

City planning director Jody Bosman said despite the omission, the council wanted the site closed “as soon as possible”. “(While it) is not in our advocacy document per se, like many other matters that the Council advocates on, the closure of the Lyndhurst landfill site will continue to be one of those that we advocate for at every opportunity.

“That it is not in the document on the website, does not mean that we are any less committed to seeing the closure of it as soon as possible.”

The controversial issue had been a fixture in the council’s advocacy documents at past elections.

According to the latest document, the council had expressed “grave concern”

and “opposition” to contaminated waste at Lyndhurst tip for more than 25 years.

The State Government had pledged the dumping of prescribed industrial wastes would continue until 2020.

“It is now 2022 and the Minister for Planning … has since the last election approved planning permits for uses on the site which in fact increases the longevity of the site, despite the City of Greater Dandenong lodging strong opposition to these,” the document stated.

This refers to SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Australia being granted a permit by the State Government in July to separate packaged food waste on the 890 Taylors Road site.

Greater Dandenong Council, which was consulted, opposed the project.

According to the State Government, a time limit was imposed on the recycling plant’s permit to “cease on the closure of the landfill”.

The landfill had started under the auspices of the then Shire of Cranbourne. It was inherited by Greater Dandenong after council amalgamations in the mid 1990’s.

It has a potential to remain open beyond 2046, Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio told Parliament in 2019.

Part road closure From page 1 An initial cost estimate for the project was $20.6 million, but council said additional rates funding would be required to address the design issues and recent construction inflation costs.

“We do undertake to monitor progress and to include in future capital works budgets the necessary investments to upgrade this road as quickly as possible,” City of Casey administrator Cameron Boardman said.

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Passionate about education equality

By Hugh Pearson Frankston Arts Centre hosted more than 100 Chisholm Institute students, who graduated with diplomas, certificates and degrees, on Wednesday 21 September.

Guest speaker and former student Fiona McQueen spoke to the graduating class of 2022 about her passion for equality in education, “I’m passionate about everyone not only having access to education, but also having access to knowledge about what’s on offer, and what can be done with that education,” Ms McQueen said.

Manager of community relations at Frankston City Council, Ms McQueen studied Professional Writing and Editing at Chisholm Institute.

Ms McQueen was recently appointed to the board of the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation which was set up to assist vocational education students facing financial hardship.

“The foundation is really making a difference in the community,” she said.

“The work we do allows us to help a culturally and linguistically diverse group of people who have been facing hardship for various reasons.

“By offering them access to a Chisholm course which they otherwise couldn’t afford, we’re opening doors for them. Education really is the key to a brighter future.”

In 2022, the CCEF awarded 40 scholarships to students in the Mornington Peninsula region. In total, over the years, 315 scholarships have been offered.

Former Chisholm Institute student Fiona McQueen spoke to hundreds of Chisholm graduates.

Picture: SUPPLIED In her guest speech, Ms McQueen highlighted how an education provides people with choices.

“Education leads to increased choices and opportunities. What you learn inevitably becomes part of the person you are,” she said.

Safe work Thirteen people have died at work and more than 4000 injury claims have been made in Melbourne’s South East in a 12-month period, according to WorkSafe statistics.

The staggering data relates to the council areas of Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula in 2021-‘22.

On 7 October, WorkSafe will host a work safety breakfast for small business owners in Narre Warren as part of a Health and Safety Month.

At the event, WorkSafe health and safety executive director Narelle Beer will talk on topics such as WorkSafe support for small businesses, improving outcomes for injured workers and improving mental health in the workplace.

Business owners can also raise issues at a Q&A session at the event.

“Small business owners can, at no cost, source a significant amount of resources from WorkSafe that will help make their workplace a safer place for everyone,” Dr Beer said.

According to the 2021-‘22 stats, the manufacturing sector attracted the most injury claims (795), followed by health (689) and construction (633).

Most common causes of injury were body stressing (1576), falls, slips and trips (894) and being hit by moving objects (837).

The most common injuries were musculoskeletal (1351), traumatic tendon, muscle or ligament injuries, (692) and wounds, cuts and amputations (661). During WorkSafe’s Health and Safety Month, there will be free webinar sessions from 24 to 28 October. To register for the breakfast, go to worksafe.vic. gov.au/health-and-safety-month

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Pursuit clarity is needed

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A State coroner has made no adverse findings against police or road authorities over an iceaffected driver’s fatal crash after running over stop sticks in Dandenong North.

John Jacob Beirouti, 42 at the time, died after his SUV lost control on an uneven section of Stud Road and slammed into a median-strip tree and burst into flames early on Sunday 24 January, 2021.

Mr Beirouti was estimated to be travelling between 96km/h and 122 km/h in the 80 km/h zone.

Coroner Simon McGregor on 19 September found the Carnegie driver’s loss of control was caused by a combination of factors, including his SUV’s driver-side tyres being deflated by stop sticks.

The incident was the only fatality involving stop-sticks between 2016 and 2021, he stated.

Speeding, the driver’s methamphetamine intake, and a large depression in the road surface were also factors.

“It is not possible to ascribe with any certainty the relative contributions each of these factors made,” Mr McGregor stated.

“Safe to say that neither the undulations in the road surface nor the deflated tyres, operating in isolation, would have been sufficient to have caused Mr Beirouti to lose control of his vehicle.

“For the avoidance of doubt, I am not making any adverse comment or finding in respect of either Victoria Police or the Department of Transport.”

However, Mr McGregor recommended clearer guidelines on police pursuits and attempted intercepts.

Prior to the crash, Mr Beirouti was followed by police for about eight kilometres after he ran a red arrow at the corner of Stud and Ferntree Gully roads about 3.30am.

Under police protocols, stop-sticks were justified due to him being wanted for arrest over an intervention order breach in Narre Warren days earlier.

In 2017, he was jailed for family violence, burglary and drug-related offences. In 2020, his parole had been revoked due to family violence offences.

On 16 January 2021, Mr Beirouti had broken into his ex-partner’s house via a bathroom window in Narre Warren.

Undulations in the right-hand lane of Stud Road, Dandenong North near the fatal crash site. 279767 The woman had told police she was afraid for her life due to his escalating text messages, stalking, paranoid behaviour and drug-taking.

Mr Beirouti, who grew up in Dandenong North, Endeavour Hills and Western Australia, had shown promise as an Aussie Rules footballer.

He was described by family as “happy but paranoid” while on ice.

At the time, he believed the police were tracking and bugging him. He’d told his mother hours earlier that police were chasing him and he didn’t want to go back to jail.

Mr McGregor stated there was “ambiguity and a clear conflict” in Victoria Police’s pursuit and stop-sticks policies.

In this case, police were not justified to pursue the SUV but could authorise stop sticks.

However, during deployment of stop-sticks, back-up units were required to follow the car to arrest the driver.

“In my opinion, it is critical that there is clear and unambiguous policy surrounding Victoria Police’s conduct in respect of vehicle intercepts that may then escalate to either extended follows or pursuits.

“As experience shows, attempted intercepts are evolving, dynamic situations where human behaviour can be unpredictable, solely based on the presence and subsequent conduct of a police vehicle.”

Soon after their initial encounter at Ferntree Gully Road, police units called off a pursuit of the SUV but followed largely at a distance with lights and sirens off.

The first police car arrived about 21 sec-

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The SUV was driven mainly within the 80km/h limit but ran a further red light at Wellington Road and then accelerated.

Mr McGregor was satisfied that the stopsticks were appropriately deployed at Brady and Stud Roads after a comprehensive risk assessment by a police supervisor.

The coroner also found the Stud Road surface was roadworthy for vehicles driven under normal conditions.

According to the Department of Transport, the two large undulations in the right lane of Stud Road were caused by “sinking” in the “old wetlands”.

The site had been posted with temporary signs warning of a ‘rough surface’ ahead of future resurfacing works.

‘Connect more deeply with culture’: Berwick’s Bollywood

By Eleanor Wilson Sahana Rudresh said she was born with an interest in Bollywood dance.

For friend and fellow student Kohana, it was a matter of expanding her horizons beyond the scope of academia.

The pair attend Berwick’s Nossal High School, regarded as one of the best government schools in the state.

But the selective-entry school is slowly branching out from its strong academic foundation, and Sahana and Kohana are at the cusp.

The Year 12 students are captains and choreographers of the school’s Bollywood Club - a niche extracurricular offering in its own right.

The club has several dozen members who regularly perform colourful Bollywood dance performances at school assemblies and community events throughout Berwick.

In late August, the club ventured to Williamstown to compete in the High School Dance Competition - a statewide freestyle dance contest using Bollywood dance music and styles.

The theme ‘life goes on’ guided the group’s five-minute routine - an intricate medley of upbeat Bollywood tunes, modern pop music and theatrical Bollywood ballads.

They returned home with a silver medal.

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Nossal High School’s Bollywood Club, led by students Sahana and Kohana (bottom row, third and fourth from left).

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“It’s a very proud moment for me to see our school having a club like this, which isn’t very common in other schools, and it is kind of starting to branch out and we’re having

that influence on others. It’s really good to see that.”

Sahana’s experience with Indian dancing takes her back to her earliest memories, dancing along to Bollywood songs her moth-

er would play for her on the television.

When she was 10, she joined a classical dance school which taught bharatanatyam, a traditional Indian dance style.

It was there, Sahana said, she discovered the first inkling of her passion for Bollywood.

“At first I was hesitant because I was leaning towards more modern dancing, but my mum put me into this cultural art form and so I learned a lot of traditional concepts,” she said.

“That really helped me understand the tie between Bollywood and its roots and that encouraged me to pursue dance.”

People of Indian ancestry make up 9.3 per cent of Casey residents, the most prevalent heritage outside of English and Australian, so perhaps it is not so surprising that local students are finding interest in activites beyond the scope of chess or choir.

As they graduate from Nossal High at the end of the year, the pair hope to go on to study in the allied health and medicine fields, but they are confident Bollywood club offerings will begin to pop up in school newsletters and on notice boards in schools across Melbourne.

“My younger sister came along to watch the competition and she wants to start a Bollywood club at her school next year,” Kohana said.

“Just to see how much of an impact Bollywood dance has made at school and outside, it’s an amazing feeling and I think it’s one of the best things about dance.”

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Photographers in focus A new photography conference and awards event in Narre Warren has brought a fresh perspective to the Australian photographic community.

Over four days, the Australian Photographic Prize saw those at the top of their fields in professional landscape, portrait, commercial and wedding, as well as student and amateur photography, come together to celebrate their creative endeavours.

The Australian Photographic Prize Nikon Digital Awards celebrated the best of amateur photography with almost 600 entries.

The EIZO Photographic Artist Prize had over 100 entries and celebrated photographic artistry, and the Australian Photographic Prize Epson Print awards received 700 print entries showcasing the best of the photographic industry.

As an inaugural event, Australian Photographic Prize directors Karen Alsop and Robyn Campbell achieved higher than expected award entry numbers and although event attendance could have been stronger, given the current societal shift away from face-to-face interaction due to pandemic concerns, at-

tendance numbers were promising for future growth.

Livestream attendance was in the thousands across all events, with students from Charters Towers in Far North Queensland, through to overseas entrants from America tuning in.

Camberwell Camera Club member David Bignell was the winner of the Australian Photographic Prize Nikon Digital Award with a reflective self-portrait.

“I’m elated to have won the 2022 Australian Photographic Prize. My photo is one of a series I made during lockdown,” he said.

“It employs a visual metaphor to convey the message of someone who is literally washed out.”

North Queensland-based professional photographer Charmaine Heyer was the winner of the Australian Photographic Prize Epson Print Award.

“This image from the creative category started from a fashion shoot. My intention was to morph an insect and a human to highlight our interdependence,” she said.

Nikon Digital prize travel category winner Tamas Aranyossy.

EIZO Photographic Artist prize international category winner Rob Macinnis.

Epson Print prize overall winner Charmaine Heyer.

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Nikon Digital prize overall winner and creative category winner, David Bignell.

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Award-winning heat pump

By Marcus Uhe Hallam-based business Solar Thermal Australia has been recognised at the 2022 Premier’s Sustainability Awards, winning the Industry Leader award in the Future Energy category for their innovative hot water system.

The ‘Reclaim Energy CO2 Heat Pump’ concentrates existing ambient heat from its surrounds and directs it to a water tank, rather than generating its own heat source through burning fossil fuels or using gas, consuming less than 0.01kWh for one litre of hot water production.

As a result, the product reduces annual hot water energy requirements by up to 80 per cent, when compared to traditional electric hot water systems, and saves the equivalent of 8000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.

Managing director at Solar Thermal Australia, Dr Christopher Taylor, said the honour came as a surprise to him when they were crowned at an awards ceremony at the Mel-

bourne Convention Centre.

“The organisations we were up against were very impressive,” Dr Taylor said.

“I wasn’t anticipating we would win, you never go in to these (competitions) thinking you’ll win but it was a huge shock for me.

“You can do a lot of work and have the business grow, but to be recognised by your peers and industry specialists is a huge thrill.

“It validates all (the team’s) work we’ve done in the last four years in building and designing this product and it reinforces that we’re on the right track as far as the business and direction of energy management is concerned.”

The product’s origins are rooted in the need to adapt to changes in the market, having previously focused on traditional solar hot-water units.

Dr Taylor said typical black rooftop solar panels were waning in popularity, forcing the business to make changes in what they were providing.

“We chose to diversify (our product range) and we wanted to do that by making the most energy-efficient product on the market.”

The Sustainability Awards were delivered collaboratively by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the State Government, along with the Banksia Foundation and Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria.

All winners will now be up for the National Banksia Foundation Awards, and the Community Leader winners for the Keep Australia Beautiful’s national awards program.

The winners were announced by Victorian Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Lily D’Ambrosio.

“The Premier’s Sustainability Awards recognise Victoria’s leaders in our transition to towards net-zero emissions, reducing waste and building climate-resilient communities across Victoria,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

“I warmly congratulate this year’s winners along with all the finalists and everyone who submitted an entry to this year’s awards.”

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Council to check in with locals

The crossing is being removed and replaced by an elevated rail bridge over Webb Street.

Site preparation works start at crossing Preparations have commenced at the Webb Street level crossing in Narre Warren, ahead of major construction later this year.

Site preparation works will be carried out from Monday 26 September to early December, including the temporary closure of car parks, installation of site fencing and concrete barriers around the closed car park areas, underground utility works, underground rail infrastructure works, and vegetation removal.

From Friday 7 October to Monday 10 Oc-

tober, crews will work in the rail corridor to relocate existing underground assets and rail infrastructure and remove trees and vegetation along the rail corridor.

During this time, buses will replace trains between Dandenong and Pakenham Stations until the last service on Sunday 9 October.

Motorists should be aware a speed reduction to 40km/h will be in place on Webb Street, between Centre Road and Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road until late 2024.

Commuter parking spaces in the Narre

Warren Station western car park, and some spaces in the eastern car park, will also be closed until early December 2022.

To support the above car parking closures at Narre Warren Station, 255 additional commuter car parking spaces will be available at Hallam Station.

The pedestrian footpath at Narre Warren Station eastern car park connecting to Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road and the Parkiteer (bicycle storage facility) at Narre Warren Station will be closed until late 2024.

Design excellence recognised in Casey

By Marcus Uhe An unbuilt mosque has claimed two awards at the inaugural Casey Design Excellence Awards 2022.

The Narre Warren North Mosque, designed

by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects and commissioned by Saarban Islamic Trust, won the Non-Residential Award and Sustainability and Innovation in Design categories at an event held at Bunjil Place last week.

The Design Excellence Awards night was a celebration of the City of Casey’s best urban design, planning, architecture and landscape cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

projects. Eleven projects were granted awards and commendations, drawn from a pool of 35 submissions across five categories.

Orana Park in Clyde North was successful in the Great Places category, Hallam Road Urban Design Interface Study won the Best Master Plan or Strategy, and R ARCHITECTURE’s Humble House won the Residential Development award.

The recognitions were awarded by an awards jury panel comprised of independent multi-disciplinary experts who provided expert guidance in the design review of major

projects and master plans, the appointment of architectural and design consultancies, assisted with design competitions, and provided post implementation reviews of strategic projects and buildings, the City of Casey said.

The Casey Design Excellence Program aims to support council’s vision to build a community where, by design, our people and environment thrive.

The Casey Design Excellence Awards is one of the components of this program and sees a diverse range of design and development projects represented in the awards entries.

The City of Casey has opened a new survey for residents to share their priorities for the municipality with the council.

The ‘Shape your City 2 Year Check-In survey‘ will give residents the opportunity to express their thoughts to the council to ensure they are reflected in the City’s future plans.

In 2020/21, the council conducted its largest engagement campaign, providing residents with the opportunity to have their say on the Long-Term Community Vision 2031 and Council Plan 2021-25, as well as several other strategies, to help plan and deliver community services and infrastructure for the future.

Now mid-way through the current Council Plan term, council is again checking-in with the community to understand their priorities.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said the mid-way check-in aims to put the Casey community at the forefront of council planning and will help council identify community needs and aspirations.

“The City of Casey is committed to ensuring the diverse voices of our community are reflected in future council decisions, and plans for the services valued most,” said Ms Duff.

“The mid-way check-in of the Council Plan will help ensure council’s planning continues to respond to the priorities and expectations of our community.”

Community feedback will be used to inform the Council Plan’s action plan for 2023/24, financial plans and other key strategic documents for the next financial year.

As well as filling out the survey, residents are encouraged to also participate through an interactive budgeting tool which lets them allocate ‘points’ to their priority council services.

Council officers will also be talking to the community and directly seeking their feedback at engagement pop-up events held throughout September and October, providing the community with the opportunity to share their feedback in person.

Residents are encouraged to visit council’s engagement portal Casey Conversations to complete the survey and share their feedback by Sunday 30 October.

To complete the survey, and for a list of dates and locations of engagement events, head to conversations.casey.vic. gov.au/2year_checkin

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Blooming orchids on show

By Shelby Brooks Hundreds of flowering orchids impressed crowds in Berwick over the weekend.

Approximately 500 individual orchid plants were presented as part of the Berwick Orchid Club Spring Show, held on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September.

Berwick Orchid Show president Murray Harding said the exhibits were at a high standard and the large crowd loved the display.

It is the first show back after Covid-19 restrictions.

“A lot of people were saying the same thing, that they had missed being able to come and do this,” Mr Harding said. A highlight of the competition was novice grower Shamsad Begum beating the more experienced growers by winning Champion Australasian Native Species Orchid of the Show with her plant Dendrobium Speciosum, variety Speciosum.

“I told her, you’ll never forget this for the rest of your lifetime,” Mr Harding said of her win.

The plant sale was also extremely popular, with half of the 420 plants for sale sold within the first hour and a half on Saturday morning, Mr Harding said.

Free advice was also readily dished out to spectators and Mr Harding encouraged interested growers to join the club.

“We are trying to stamp out the ‘buy an orchid, take it home and hope for the best’ attitude,” Mr Harding said.

“For a $25 membership, you have endless contact with a number of people you can ask advice from.”

Phone Mr Harding on 0411 708 313 for more information about the Berwick Orchid Club.

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Novice Grower Shamsad Begum won Champion Australasian Native Species Orchid of the Show.

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Antique fair is restored

By Eleanor Wilson After a two-year pause due to Covid, the Berwick Antique & Collectables Fair is brushing off the dust for its fifth annual event.

Over 30 stallholders will fill Berwick Leisure Centre on Sunday 9 October with a wide range of antiques goods, including furniture, crockery and knick knacks, and valuations by David Freeman for $5.

Proceeds from a $5 per person fair entry will go toward Riding for the Disabled’s Doveton branch at Myuna Farm, a place close to fair organiser Coosje Dubach’s heart.

“I have seen the benefits to so many people and riders over the years and their improvement, not only physically but emotionally,” she said.

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Involved with the organisation for two decades, Mrs Dubach said the therapeutic relationship between the horses and the riders has resulted in “many beautiful moments”.

“At one stage we had an autistic girl who was non-verbal. For the two years she was with us she never said a word, until one day after a ride she started singing giddy up horsey and it was such a beautiful moment,” she said.

She said, like many organisations, Covid has placed a tight grip over RDA’s fundraising capabilities, but she hopes the fair will get things up and running again.

“We’re very excited to go back to normal and do fundraising again.

“The antique fair is usually the biggest event for us...it’s been very successful in the past.”

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Doveton driver wanted following incident Police are seeking a driver who allegedly attacked a man at a shopping strip in Autumn Place, Doveton.

The man was standing in front of his parked car when a fast-moving vehicle has driven towards him and narrowly missed him on Friday 9 September about 12.30pm, police said.

The driver has then tried to punch the victim and kicked him twice.

The victim suffered minor injuries as a result.

The driver was described as male, in his 40s, thin build, about 180 centimetres, Caucasian and with short black and grey hair.

His vehicle was coloured either blue or silver.

Any information to Endeavour Hills police station on 9709 7666 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Jutta Klipsch hopes the summit will leave women feeling inspired.

Empowering local women

By Eleanor Wilson Jutta Klipsch has always been passionate about women’s empowerment.

Perhaps it came from her own experience in an abusive relationship, or maybe it was her work as a breakup and divorce coach.

Either way, Jutta’s passion led her to Bunjil Place, where she holds annual women’s empowerment and confidence summits.

After a three-year Covid pause, the summit is back next month for a day of women supporting women.

This year’s summit is based around overcoming the three Ps - people pleasing, procrastination and perfectionism.

Featuring a panel of nine female speakers from diverse backgrounds and experiences,

Jutta says she hopes attendees will leave the summit feeling motivated and inspired.

Among the nine speakers will be international keynote speaker and best selling author Fur Wale, results and lifestyle coach Goska Wilnik, trauma coach Kaela Stober and social worker Noella Ngomora Mubalama.

The Women’s Empowerment and Confidence Summit is taking place at Bunjil Place on Saturday 8 October from 9am to 4pm, with tea, coffee and lunch provided.

Ten per cent of ticket proceeds will go to Project Karma, working with communities to combat child sexual exploitation.

For tickets, head to eventbrite.com.au/e/ womens-empowerment-and-confidencesummit-2022-tickets-409378571327

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WHAT’S ON The Jungle Book live stage show at Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre Go Wild with The Jungle Book these holidays!

Free Live Show and Meet & Greet with Mowgli and Baloo.

The live show is guaranteed to excite and entertain the whole family as Mowgli and Baloo sing, dance and share their story with the audience.

Shoppers and kids can also get up close and personal with these lovable characters for a photo opportunity, cuddle or high five!

Monday 26 – Friday 30 September. Two shows daily at 11am and 1pm, Meet & Greet at 12pm.

Corner Heatherton Road and Matthew Flinders Avenue, Endeavour Hills.

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Berwick Antique & Collectables Fair A grand favourite event for antique and collectable enthusiast, this annual fair is not to be missed.

With valuations by David Freeman, entertainment and a lovely cafe…. be sure to join us!

Sunday 9 October 9am – 4pm at Berwick Leisure Centre YMCA. 79 Manuka Road, Berwick

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Lynbrook Lantern Festival Come down and celebrate the incredible community which is Lynbrook.

Bring your family and friends down to Banjo Paterson Park and enjoy a whole lot of free entertainment and discounted rides and attractions.

The event starts at 3pm and goes ‘til late. It includes a beautiful lantern walk. Lynbrook Residents Association will be there between 4pm and 6.30pm.

Saturday 1 October 3pm ‘til late at Banjo Paterson Park, Lynbrook.

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Information and Support Cranbourne (CISC) are coming together to offer a day of financial management and advice.

Financial experts, food support services and many more providers will be available to consult or make appointments with.

Free food and a sausage sizzle will be on offer too.

Saturday October 15, 1pm-5pm at Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East.

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Community Safety Family Day at Casey Safety Village To celebrate the start of Community Safety Month residents are invited to a free Community Safety Family Day event at the Casey Safety Village.

Victoria Police, Casey Neighbourhood Watch and emergency services members will be there to meet residents and kids will get the chance to explore fire trucks and police cars!

Families can enjoy a free sausage sizzle by Rotary Club of Casey, as well as free hot drinks, ice cream, face painting and entertainment.

BYO bike, scooter and don’t forget your helmet!

This event is in partnership with Victoria Police and Casey Neighbourhood Watch.

Saturday 1 October 11am – 1pm at Casey Safety Village – corner of Main Street and Race Drive in Cranbourne East.

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Spring Plant Sale at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne A wide range of Australian plants in tubes and larger pots will be for sale.

A great opportunity to purchase plants and look around the Australian Garden.

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October, 10am – 4pm both days.

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corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne.

Celebrate Doveton Festival Entertainment, games, sausage sizzle (Halal), kids activities, animal farm, Lizard Wizard, facepainting, roving magician, virtual reality and robots.

Come along to Autumn Place Hub and Doveton Library and join in the fun. If you fill in the survey on the day, you’ll be in with a chance to win a prize!

This is a collaboration between Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Casey Cardinia Libraries, Autumn Place Hub, Doveton College and Our Place.

Friday 30 September 11am - 2pm at 29 Autumn Place, Doveton.

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‘Connected’ Friendship support group ‘Connected’ aims to bring together people in the community who may be feeling isolated; who may lack a strong support network, and who would like to get together with other people in their community over a cup of coffee.

‘Connected’ will not provide therapy or psychological counselling for people suffering from mental health issues, as may have been inferred in last week’s What’s On publication. It is a non-clinical space for like-minded people can gather in a casual and non-judgmental environment to perhaps share their stories and make some new friends.

The group will be gathering for the first time at the Cranbourne West Community Hub on Thursday 29 September.

For more information, contact Dyllon Juriansz at dyllonjconnected@yahoo.com

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Cranbourne Park Job Fair The Job Fair is coming to Cranbourne Park Shop-

ping Centre! The City of Casey’s Youth Services team will be there helping young people navigate who to talk to and assisting with resume writing.

Come along and get supported in achieving your employment goals.

Workshops include interview techniques, resume writing and presentation skills.

For more information, head to cranbournepark. com.au/news/cranbourne-park-jobs-fair-2022 Wednesday 5 October and Thursday 6 October 2pm - 6pm at the Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre, Commonwealth Bank Mall, 125 High Street, Cranbourne.

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Berwick Cemetery Walk Join us at 10am on Sunday 30 October 2022 as we highlight stories of murder and misfortune and the horror and heartbreak of the Great War connections to local families remembered in Berwick Cemetery. The easy 90-minute walk includes light refreshments at the conclusion of the walk. Berwick Cemetery, corner of Inglis and Buchanan Roads.

Cost is $5 adult paid on the day, children under 16 free.

Bookings to Jane 0412 084 671 or email cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au

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Berwick Antique and Collectables Fair Over 30 stallholders will have a myriad of antique items for sale, from furniture to crockery and coins.

Valuations by David Freeman for $5 per item (no coins, jewellery or stamps) from 12pm to 3pm.

Entry fee $5, children free, with all proceeds going to Riding for the Disabled at Myuna Park.

Contact John or Coosje on 0432 869 215.

Sunday 9 October 9am to 4pm, Berwick Leisure Centre, 79 Manuka Road, Berwick.

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28 Which team had 2022’s biggest winning margin with a 112 point victory over North Melbourne?

16 Who won the 2021 Brownlow Medal?

29 Who was named captain of the 2022 All-Australian side?

30 The season’s lowest crowd of 4014 was recorded in a game featuring which two sides?

19 Who won the 2021 Coleman Medal?

20 Which two teams has Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin played for?

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21 Which team won the wooden spoon in 2022 for the second year in a row?

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10 Which assistant coach recently joined his former club?

23 Who won the 2022 Coleman Medal with 64 goals?

11 Which two teams have won the most AFL premiership cups?

24 Which team kicked a season-high score of 165 points against West Coast in Round 7?

12 Who was the coach of the Brisbane Lions for their three premiership wins in 2001, 2002 and 2003?

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A. Seven B. 10 C. Nine D. SBS

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Former AFL stars Jason Akermanis and Billy Brownless headlined the entertainment at Southern Golf Club on 21 September.

Brownless was a late ring-in for AFLW marquee player Darcy Vescio.

The lunch included an impressively-assorted charity auction with all proceeds to charities Make-A-Wish and Wayss.

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FOCUS ON … SENIORS WEEK

Dancing: Give it a whirl The health benefits of dancing for seniors range from improving your physical health to creating strong social connections that increase your sense of wellbeing.

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Not only did study participants enjoy a range of physical and mental progress, they also experienced a shift in overall mood, selfesteem and confidence. This is attributed to a combination of the effects of physical exercise and the social interactions and connections formed during the dance classes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rex 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.

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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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.

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Networking for introverts TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH What’s your reaction to the thought of networking? For some people, this is an exciting and energy-giving activity.

The prospect of meeting and getting to know new people, exchanging ideas or simply just discussing topics of mutual interest is enticing and these people will exploit every opportunity to get involved with it.

These are typically the same folk that would have done it tough during Covid-19 lockdowns, who would have been pacing the floors or feeling drained of energy because they could not do what really motivates them – meeting other people.

On the other hand, you may be the type of person that hates networking with a passion.

Often, these individuals are very self-conscious and the idea of having to make small talk and run the risk of saying or doing something that makes them feel wrong will fill them with a sense of dread, verging on terror.

These persons would have enjoyed their time alone or with family members during Covid-19 lockdowns and they would have recharged their energy levels.

I am basically distinguishing here between extroverts and introverts, and there is absolutely no issue with associating more closely with one than the other; both have their pros and cons.

However, when it comes to networking, this obviously comes more naturally to the extroverts who are hence likely to get more out of such an activity.

Networking can be an important skill when building a business.

So, what do you do if you are an introvert?

I feel particularly well placed to talk about this since I tend a little more towards the introversion end of the spectrum myself and I can well remember the dread I felt about the need for me to network when I first set my business up.

However, if you have your own business, you have to be prepared to go out there and give it some visibility through a level of networking.

So how can you do this effectively when you would probably rather undergo root canal surgery instead?

The first thing I learned was to identify the right person/group of people to talk to.

Anyone on their own is an obvious candidate to approach since there is a high chance they will be feeling out of place already so are likely to feel validated by your approaching them. If there is more than one person engaged in discussion, then watch the body lan-

guage of those involved.

If they are directly facing one another or the circle is close knit, then chances are they would prefer not to be interrupted so best to leave that group alone.

On the other hand, if there is a gap or their stance is at angle to one another, quietly joining this group and listening first may well pay dividends.

Ever find when you first meet someone and they introduce themselves, you can’t remember their name 30 seconds later?

This is because when meeting someone for the first time, your brain is in overdrive making all sorts of initial assessments about the other to determine if you are going to get on with them.

So, whilst they are politely saying their name, your brain is busy making comparisons with other people, trying to come up with something sensible to say and not in listening mode.

The trick here is to repeat back their name

as soon as they say it, then repeat it back to yourself 10 seconds later and then again 30 seconds later. Then use their name again in the conversation soon after that.

Listening is a key skill at these events and barging into a conversation early on before you have had a chance to understand the nature of the discussion may not give the right first impression.

When you do get a chance to speak, briefly introduce yourself and your business and acknowledge the last speaker.

After that, the key thing to remember is: “It’s not about you”.

Find out as much as you as can about the other person/people, what they do, why they are here and what they are interested in and be genuinely interested. People love to talk about themselves so give them every opportunity!

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‘Urgent attention’ needed

By Marcus Uhe Transport infrastructure, employment opportunities and vital services and projects will be the focus of the City of Casey’s advocacy to election candidates ahead of the 26 November State Election.

Among the areas identified by the council in need of “urgent attention” is the construction of critical road and rail infrastructure, including Thompsons Road upgrade and extension, Clyde Road Corridor upgrade, and Clyde Rail Link, locally-based training and employment services, improved mobile connectivity and investment in affordable and social housing dwellings.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said council was seeking support to meet the needs of the city’s rapidly growing community.

“Our growing population needs more investment than ever before,” Ms Duff said.

“With more than 5000 new families calling Casey home every year, we are Victoria’s most populous municipality. In fact, our population of more than 390,000 residents is forecast to grow to more than 550,000 by 2041.

“That’s why it’s so important that we continue to advocate for critical projects and services our community needs and deserves.”

Ms Duff said the council’s Connecting Casey advocacy campaign had been developed using community feedback and insights from the Council Plan 2021-25.

“The top three areas in which the community wants to see more investment are roads and public transport, local job opportunities, and health services and facilities,” Ms Duff said.

“We’ve listened to what our community has told us, and we know that these areas are what’s most important to ensure we cater for current and future growth and that we support

An upgrade to Thompsons Road has been identified as needing “urgent attention” by the City of Casey ahead of the State Election in November.

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“We want local State Members of Parliament and candidates to have a clear understanding of what our community needs to thrive, now and into the future.

“We know that our growing communities need access to employment, services, facilities and major infrastructure close to home now, not 10 to 20 years down the track.”

Ms Duff said council would continue to advocate for funding and support for these vital infrastructure projects and other key advocacy priorities to help address the needs of the Casey community.

The council wrote to and met with can-

didates to provide them with an overview of priority projects and would continue to work with the community to seek their support and raise the profile of what matters most heading towards election day, the City of Casey said.

Council will host a Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) event on Wednesday 19 October at Bunjil Place, which will provide community members with the opportunity to hear the transport plans of the major political parties and to ask questions.

The event will be chaired by City of Casey administrator Cameron Boardman and speakers will include Brad Battin (Liberal Gembrook MP), Michael Galea (Labor candidate for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region) and Alex

Breskin (Greens candidate for the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region).

The event will be livestreamed and attendees are invited to submit questions for consideration ahead of time.

“We look forward to working in partnership with the newly elected Victorian Government to deliver on projects that will help boost local jobs, stimulate our economy and support our community during the next term of government,” Ms Duff said.

For more information about the City of Casey’s advocacy campaign, visit casey.vic.gov. au/advocacy For more information and to register for the MTF event, visit mtf.org.au/events

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Stanton, who has two decades of coaching experience, outlined expectations ahead of preseason as the Redbacks will look to rebound from a sixth-placed finish in 2022.

Footy manager Paul McGowan said there has been a buzz around the club since his appointment two weeks ago.

“He’s brought in more structure after coaching for 20 years with reasonable success – he’s strong on how he believes the game should be played and that is how we train,“ McGowan said.

“It’s clear he’s about habits - he handed out pamphlets about what is expected with the set game plan and what is expected when players approach training, what mindset you need to be in.

“He has ideas and says great things which keeps everyone excited.

“He’s not left of centre but it is just a little change from where we have been.“ Stanton’s whole-club address comes after the club confirmed recruits Jackson Dalton and Tanner Stanton - son of Hayden - for the 2023 season.

Dalton is a Redbacks junior and has more than 200 goals to his name, at Bunyip as playing-assistant coach for the past two seasons, with his strong marking to add to the club’s scoreboard potency.

Stanton played VFL footy for North Melbourne in 2021 and is a halfback with elite kicking.

The coach, meanwhile, has been contracted as senior coach for the next three seasons.

Stanton most recently was at the helm at Garfield from 2018-21, and also has senior coaching experience at Officer, Mulgrave, Doveton Doves, the Monash Blues and South Belgrave.

The 2021 season was the first in two decades that Stanton has not been coaching, as he opted to pursue opportunities in real estate and take a breather from local footy.

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Hayden Stanton will coach the Redbacks in 2023.

Picture: SUPPLIED stepped away for family reasons with a 15-12-1 record after two seasons.

McGowan, and Wilson were part of the process of finding a new coach and were rapt to get Stanton.

“We’re looking for someone who can take us to the next level and his record is that,” McGowan said.

“Everyone speaks highly of him, he’s a player’s coach and structure-wise he’s brilliant.

“He’s very clear on the way he thinks the game should be played. Everyone will understand their role, and structurally we’ll be set up better.”

The club spoke to one other candidate, a player-coach, who ultimately pulled out of the race.

Wilson played under Stanton at Doveton for one season, more than 10 years ago, with Stanton recasting ‘Nanga’ from the defence to the forward-line which delivered an excellent season.

“He was one of the best tacticians I played under,” Wilson said.

“He is exactly what the group needs – someone with more experience, direction and a strong game plan.

“He was very impressive when we sat down with him because it was all upstairs, there was no notepad - his way is built in and he could talk about it for hours and hours.”

The coach-elect has spoken to players and people at the club individually and seen some of the Redbacks’ footy in the second half of the season, including the reserves team’s grand fi-

nal defeat to East Brighton last weekend.

Stanton said the club’s direction appealed to him and working with people he knew and respected in the local footy landscape helped allure him to the club.

The pandemic evolved and streamlined Stanton’s perception of coaching.

“As head coach of a local footy club, you are a figurehead to lead people which was most pointed during Covid-19 when the players were all going through their own little demons,” Stanton said.

“What I learnt from that is that clubs are a great sounding board for life, so you have to make sure your time there is enjoyable, and training has to be interactive and fun, and it gets away from the daily grind of work life.

“We need to reward them for playing their role and executing, and provide them the data for why that will lead to team success.”

Like Wilson said at the beginning of his tenure ahead of 2021, Stanton too wants to get Hampton Park to division one.

“I have always been a coach that likes to be more offensive and score, I want to make our brand attractive for members and supporters and players to be involved with,” he said.

“I am trying to sharpen up our ball movement and ability to score and as a team we want to be able to defend. If we do that, I think we have the capacity to get into division one.

“There are some really experienced guys, but I am looking forward to getting my teeth into some younger guys who plateaued a bit with football development.

“I have a strong focused plan with what I want to do to fit those guys inside a structure that will stand up in local football.

“I really have missed upskilling and turning a young talented junior player into a senior adult footballer.”

A key component of elevating the club to the next level is improving the pathway program.

The club currently has no under-19s team meaning it is heavily reliant on recruits, making it difficult to remain competitive under the player points system.

The Redbacks will be without their home ground next year while the facilities are rede-

veloped, with last Thursday’s function the last one before works start this week.

But Stanton has put an under-19s team on the agenda as an important early focus.

“We need to become a destination club more than (we have) been in the last few years,” Stanton said.

“My philosophy in the short term is that we won’t get one up with no ground next year, but all we do next year will be building towards having an under-19s team in 2024.

“Otherwise, I think player points will be an issue and we will be pushing uphill, competing against teams like Dingley who have a plethora of kids to pick from.”

From his time around the club so far, Stanton has observed Hampton Park’s loyal fanbase.

Prior to winning the division three premiership in 2019, the Redbacks endured several tough years, yet the members have remained supportive.

With a refreshed focus on field, Stanton highlighted the importance of taking the supporters with them on the journey.

“I want to make sure we connect the past players a lot better. I want us to embrace the history of the club and while we’re writing our own history, we need to remember where we’ve come from.”

“I want to have some days in preseason where we can get past players involved in training or have corporate days to build that connection to the club.

“It is so important because guys might retire and have kids after 15-20 years and then their whole connection to the club dies.”

Stanton echoed the common sentiment around the club that a big ruckman is a desperately needed commodity if the Redbacks are to take the next step.

He is also hopeful that senior heads can complement the youth focus that drove 2022.

“We would be looking down the angle of experience to come in now to work with our kids and show us the way to improve,” Stanton said.

“Mid 20-year-old range guys who have played 100 plus games at various levels and have something to bring to the table from a leadership point-of-view.”

Swans start season with huge target on their backs

By Tyler Lewis VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET SEASON PREVIEW MEN CASEY-SOUTH MELBOURNE Coach: Will Carr Captain: Michael Wallace Last First XI premiership: 1967/68 Last season: It was a season to remember for the Swans, both on and off the field.

Not only did Will Carr’s men surge to the grand final, but they listed Ashley Chandrasinghe’s named on the Victorian books.

It will be a matter of whether the Swans can maintain that new expectation in 2022/23.

Most runs: Luke Manders (671 at 44.73, three x half-centuries, two x centuries) Most wickets: Ruwantha Kellepotha (37 wickets at 15.59, BB: 5/25) Ins: Michael De Iacovo (St Kilda), Shiv Patel (Buckley Ridges) Outs: Nil. What we say: Casey-South Melbourne will set out to prove season 2021/22 wasn’t a flash in the plan.

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towards a Big Bash League outing this season.

Will Carr’s men will adjust to the red-ball structure seamlessly with the blade, however the question will linger until proven otherwise on how the bowling attack will accommodate to the change.

While the spinners are going to play a key role, a fit and firing Nathan Lambden will determine where this side finishes.

If the big quick has his tail up, the Swans potential is endless.

What they say (Will Carr): “They’re both difficult players to replace,” he said of Ashley CHandrasignhe and Ruwantha Kellepotha playing higher honours.

“They’re very high caliber individuals, but at the same time it’s been something we have been thinking about and planning for.

“We feel we have both covered as well as we possibly can, hence the recruitment of De Iacovo and we have some young and up and coming batters developing nicely.

“In particular Atharv Deshpande who we think will feature at some stage in the First XI, he will get an opportunity at some stage, so we feel like we should be able to cover the potential loss of Ash at some stage.

“And then with Kellepotha, he is different to replace again with his skill-set, but we feel if we’re rich in one areas, it’s spinners.”

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Gulls guns to fire

Spain calls for Fleming

By David Nagel TOORADIN Captain: Callum O’Hare Last Season: First - Premiers Most Runs: Callum O’Hare (573 at 47.75); Tom Hussey (434 at 33.38) Most Wickets: Kallan Braid-Ball (23 at 23.96); Russell Lehman (21 at 20.90) In: None.

Out: Steve Hammill (Retired).

Confidence is slowly building for Tooradin captain Cal O’Hare as his Seagulls prepare for their first top-flight premiership defence in nine years.

The Gulls have been perennial finalists for the best part of a decade, but finally got the ultimate reward for effort in the premiership decider against Cardinia last season.

A pressurised display, led by a man-of-thematch performance from Russ Lehman, saw the Seagulls capitalise on a dominant performance throughout the course of the season.

Do they have that hunger again?

“It probably hasn’t been our best pre-season if I’m being honest,” O’Hare conceded.

“It is hard to get everyone up and running again once you’ve won it, and there have been a few distractions with the footy (premiership) and the weather as well.

“I was getting a little bit concerned, but the last week or two we’ve got everyone to training and had a couple of really good sessions.

“While we’ve been concerned that we haven’t had a huge pre-season, due to the weather, we know it’s the same for every other team as well.”

The Seagulls will head into the season with largely the same group that tasted the ultimate success earlier this year.

Veteran opening bowler Steve Hammill has retired, in pretty much the only adjustment to their list.

The Gulls did have the opportunity to bring in an international signing, but have stuck with a local contingency in the quest for backto-back flags.

O’Hare said gun opener Tom Hussey is fit and firing, while several others on the list are set for big seasons.

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Local sensation Teerin Fleming is poised for a dazzling finish in the inaugural FIM MiniGP World Series.

The riders involved must be aged between 10 and 14 and will all compete on Ohvale GP-0 160 machinery.

Fleming, from Beaconsfield, is sitting in second position on the leader board by just 20 points after four races.

He sits behind only Harrison Watts, an experienced rider two years his senior.

On 111 points, Fleming sits just 18 points clear of Sydney’s Levi Russo in third position.

Four races will feature over this weekend with a double-header across Saturday and Sunday.

100 points will be up for grabs over the two days, so the positioning inside the top three is far from cemented.

A top-two finish is beyond desirable for these young riders as the top two place-getters will be invited to the final round of the MotoGP World Championship in Valencia, Spain, on November 2 and 3.

From there, the best from 16 countries will come face-to-face to determine the victor of the FIM MiniGP World Cup, in front of the world’s best riders.

Fleming, a self-titled ‘MotoGp and F1 encyclopaedia’, will no doubt have one eye on Valencia this weekend.

Fleming’s progress can be tracked on his social media page: Teerin Fleming Racing.

Cal O’Hare, left, will look to lead Tooradin to back-to-back titles this season. 274005 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS season last year, so watch out for him,” he said.

“Dylan Sutton has had a huge pre-season, and is hitting the bat a yard quicker than last year, and BJ (Ben Parrott) probably hasn’t put a cricket bat down since last year, so he’s hitting them nicely as well.

“KBB (Kallan Braid-Ball) has had the ball on a string as well, so there are some really positive signs.”

The reigning premiership skipper believes the Seagulls will be perfectly suited by the return of two-day cricket this season.

“I think two-day cricket could still suit us, we proved last year that we can bat the whole way down…get 30 or 40 all the way down to 10,” he said.

“Our depth really helped us last year and hopefully that will happen again.

“But we haven’t done it (two-day cricket) for

a few years, so we’ll see how things play out.”

O’Hare said the time was now right to sit his side down and set some high-level goals for the season.

“We’ll do that this week and have a chat about how we want to go about it and things like that, but it’s been hard, with every second session being washed out, so it’s been very limited as to what we can do.

“We just need to trust each other and make sure we got the job done.”

The Seagulls travel to Clyde this week to take on a rejuvenated Cougars line up.

Former Sri Lankan Test player Michael Vandort will line up in the green and gold for the first time, with Englishman James North and speed-machine Neranjana Wanniarachchi amongst the Cougars other key signings.

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Panthers lay it all on the line...it’s flag or bust this season

By Tyler Lewis Devon Meadows is by no means settling for a runners-up finish in the District flight of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association.

Former Frankston-Peninsula all-rounder Chris Cleef will coach the Panthers this season and has set the benchmark at securing the silverware.

The Panthers failed in straight-sets last season, after appearing to be a runaway contender with eventual premier – Officer – all season.

The conclusion to the season certainly hasn’t been forgotten by the men out of Glover Reserve.

“They’re feeling pretty dirty and sour about how things finished for them last year, just on their performances throughout the season to then finish off so poorly,” Cleef said.

“Those guys are pushing themselves pretty hard to finally win it.”

Cleef joins Devon Meadows with strong experience after spending the previous four seasons at Victorian Premier Cricket level.

While he comes with a sense of unknown about the competition, Cleef believes that unknown is going to remove the safety net and create a jostle for positions on the team.

“With there being unknown, it doesn’t bring in that boys-club mentality,” he said.

“The whole thing around ‘I have played first XI cricket for 10 years, so I should be playing it’.

“It’s all going to be performance based and how well they train, we are trying to field the best team possible.”

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Internally, we’re expecting to win it this year… there is no doubt about that.”

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Premier, but other than that, it’s a very even competition across both.

“They’ve been very eager to train, learn

and pick up new experiences, the new group coming through are super eager to learn from those with higher level experience.”

Devon Meadows will host Gembrook this Saturday to kick-start its season.

In other news across the competition: Gembrook and NNG/Maryknoll have been elevated from a lower grade to the District flight, per the CCCA’s request for all 16 clubs to be represented in one of the District or Premier competitions.

Upper Beaconsfield skipper Jayden Joyce will miss the entirety of the season; he claimed 13 wickets at 32 last summer.

For Pakenham Upper Toomuc, the Yabbies will be without gun-bat Rajitha Ranaweera, who has signed with DDCA club North Dandenong.

Ranaweera crunched 625 runs at an average of 62.50 last season, passing 50 on five occasions – three hundreds and two half-centuries.

Ranaweera’s shoes will be hard to fill for the Yabbies, as his 17-game career at Pakenham Upper Toomuc grossed 1101 runs at an even average of 50.

2021/22 LADDER 1. Officer (Premiers) 2. Devon Meadows 3. Pakenham Upper Toomuc 4. Upper Beaconsfield (Runners-up) 5. Emerald 6. Lang Lang ROUND 1 FIXTURE NNG/Maryknoll v Lang Lang Upper Beaconsfield v Cranbourne Meadows Devon Meadows v Gembrook Pakenham Upper Toomuc v Emerald

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Locals shine on VFL stage

By Jonty Ralphsmith A Norm Goss medal to Mitch White and a match-winning moment for Jimmy Munro were fitting chronicles within the Casey Demons’ premiership.

The pair have been loyal servants to the Dees for several years, with the skipper playing 104 games, and Munro’s 143 games emanating a similar respect at Casey Fields for the paramedic.

Not only did White shutdown potential gamebreaker Jacob Dawson, he himself gathered 29 disposals to get the game on Casey’s terms.

Munro, meanwhile, relished the wet conditions at Ikon Park, finishing with 17 tackles, including eight in a ferocious third quarter.

He led the midfield’s charge to keep the foot on the accelerator, ensuring Southport could not get a clear run and switch the momentum of the game.

Each of their grand finals capped off a terrific home and away campaign where their DNA as footballers has flowed into the into Casey line-up.

Below is a statistical overview and coach’s word on their seasons, along with Cranbourne locals George Grey and Corey Ellison.

JIMMY MUNRO (CORA LYNN) Games played: 20 Stats that matter: Averages 22 disposals and 8.5 tackles per game (his 170 tackles was a league high) recording his season-best tally in the grand final.

Coach says: “He’s incredibly consistent and I haven’t seen anyone like him in terms of how consistent he is behaviourally week to week.

He has a challenging role as a paramedic outside of footy but he’s someone who won’t make an excuse to go out and perform each week.

He trains to an incredibly high level and you know what you will get from him. He leads by example because what he asks people to do, he does himself. He’s an incredibly infectious person, a positive person around the group, so whilst being part of a VFL program can be hard with work, he leads the way for our young boys to know that if you want to play VFL, you make the most of your situation and that’s what he does so well. He reaches out and connects to people and genuinely cares about people – we’re lucky to have him.”

MITCH WHITE (CRANBOURNE) Games played: 19 Stats that matter: Averages 20 disposals and 5.7 tackles, recording a season-best tackles figure in the preliminary final against Brisbane

Mitch White is a well-respected leader and premiership captain.

Jimmy Munro is a mainstay of the Dees midfield brigade. 296136 (12) before going one better in the big dance.

Also scored 18 goals.

Coach says: “He has a really smart football brain. For him it was a shift from playing as a pure forward to a midfielder this year and he adjusted to that. To captain the way he does and make team of the year as a midfielder and be best on ground in a granny speaks volumes of how much he understands the game and how much time he puts in. Off the field, he drives standards, leads by example and brings the young guys along with him.

“It would never be an issue if we asked him to play four different positions in one day, he would just do whatever the team needs. We spoke this time last year about him progressing to more of an inside-mid, based on what we may need, and we thought we might have lacked depth there at VFL level so his offseason was all based around physically getting ready to play that role.”

Teammate George Grey says: “I have so much respect for him. He is someone who can communicate to each and every player and tell them how to get better in the right way – there are people who struggle to give good feedback

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but Whitey’s ability to connect with all players and the younger boys, the way he includes us means he is a role model with his professionalism. He’s remarkable.”

GEORGE GREY (CRANBOURNE) Games played: 14 Stats that matter: 12 goals including at least one in seven of his last eight matches. Averages 13.3 disposals and 3.1 tackles.

Coach says: “He gave us a bit more fleet of foot, lateral movement, he has a real dynamism to the way he plays for us when his opportunity arose as the fourth midfielder, we wanted him to back himself in to be really clean and he has also got the ability to add his tackling and pressure and defensive attributes were really on show.”

COREY ELLISON (CRANBOURNE) Games played: 20 Stats that matter: Averages 9.9 disposals and 3.5 marks.

Coach says: “He’s made a really strong impact in a short period of time: I look at Corey and think he has AFL attributes and I think we’re helping him to pursue that goal of ending up on an AFL list. When you’re holding down a key

Corey Ellison has shown AFL-level attributes according to his coach. 287935 forward as a defender and doing it really well, I think he is on that path. He’s built a good rapport with Matt Buntine and Adam Tomlinson.

They know what each other’s strengths are and he’s a young leader in our group. He sets strong standards from a training point of view.

“He’s a competitive person and really good hands and versatility to play on talls and smalls.

“He adjusted really quickly and has improved every week: finding the balance between when to defend and when to back yourself to mark and I love that aspect as a defender, yep defends hard, really competitive but when he is in a position to mark it he puts his strength on show.”

Teammate George Grey says: “He’s awesome, I see him as a big brother, he’s very mature for his age. I wish I could move out with him and we could work hard at footy together, that’d be awesome, we’d push each other each and every day – as great a footballer as he is, he’s helped me a lot more than just footy. We have a lot of discussions about each other’s games and he helps me a lot.”

The mindset shift that clicked Demon George into gear

By Jonty Ralphsmith AFL aspirants are among the most common clusters of player on VFL lists.

Those who sacrifice and commit their life around a semi-professional job despite knowing the odds are against them.

While mature-agers are becoming more common, the majority of players still come out of an under 18s program.

But there are the occasional success stories that give cause for optimism.

Brisbane’s Oscar McInerney climbed Mt Everest by going from Casey to Brisbane in a season and Bayley Fritsch, the 2017 Fothergill/Round/Mitchell Medallist, is now a premiership player at Melbourne and played every game this season and kicked at least one goal in each of them.

Cranbourne local and Casey premiership player George Grey wants to add his name to that mould.

In between work at the Bank of Melbourne and a business course at university, footy is his lovechild and he remains bullish on his chances of getting to the next level.

It reached a point where the pendulum tipped too much towards footy.

“I had a dry patch to finish the year because I was overthinking everything,” Grey said.

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“You see what’s around you and you want to do well for yourself; to make your family proud; help them out financially.

“I ended up putting footy on a pedestal and put internal pressure on myself rather than just playing because I love it.”

His run, pressure, and speed added an important dynamic to Casey’s midfield and attack.

Across his 22-game VFL career, he has shown his skillset is up to the standard.

After the seemingly endless preseason after 2019, he improved his explosiveness through work with ‘The Speed Project’.

Discussions with close mate and Casey/ Cranbourne teammate Corey Ellison, who he also did craft sessions with throughout preseason, aided Grey’s improvement.

On paper, he appeared to be doing the right things.

But after he had just established himself as a bankable member of the squad, a couple of quieter games had him on the fringes and then out altogether: part of the cut and thrust of VFL footy, As worrying as a form slump in the second half of the season was, it brought to the fore a core issue which had the potential to stunt his progress and allowed him to return to local footy and enjoy playing for Cranbourne.

That catalysed further form elevation upon his return to the side in the last round

of the home and away season.

Crucially, it led to sustainable improvement in his mindset. “(Mark Corrigan) asked me to have a regimented structure before games, whether that be taking the dog for a walk, doing uni work, going for a swim, take your mind off footy so you’re not sitting on the couch or thinking about it too often and playing the game in your head.

“It was quite refreshing going back to training at local.

“I knew I just needed to be strong at the contest and work on my running patterns throughout the games, I didn’t try to focus on anything else, just played on instinct and that allowed me to get back to what I was good at.

“When I was playing for Cranbourne, I was playing footy because I loved it, I could relax and be more comfortable which allowed me to flourish.”

Given the chance to do match simulation with the Melbourne AFL squad ahead of its qualifying final against Sydney, reiterated Grey’s confidence in his skillset.

His fundamentals and strengths stood up against the best, and his mindset was beginning to, too.

Although it was a quiet day individually in the grand final for Grey, finishing with seven touches, he was a major factor in the preceding two finals.

In the qualifying final against Sydney, he got 14 touches, seven tackles and a goal, and 19 touches, a goal and eight tackles in the preliminary final against Brisbane.

He fit into the mould of a Casey player: high pressure, speedy and damaging on the offence.

Complimentary of Grey’s growth, Corrigan – and Grey – indicated maturity as a key factor behind the growth.

“We were narrowing his focus from a football perspective so he understood what we wanted from him and made sure his training program complemented that,” Corrigan said.

“He continued to work but had a nice balanced week so when he came on the weekend, mentally he’s ready to go and clearer minded.”

Hailing from the ever-successful Beaumaris Junior Football Club and winning three school premierships at St. Bedes, Casey’s win last Sunday was Grey’s 12th premiership.

Now he has had time to let that sink in, it is a fond memory, a proud achievement, but personally, he hopes his contributions are the start of something bigger.

“I’m trying not to go back into the gym straight away but after what I’ve learnt this year, I’m so excited to develop and get better and have bigger and better blocks for next year.”

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