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On track to Clyde

By Marcus Uhe

Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Matt Bach, Liberals’ candidate for Bass Aaron Brown, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and Narre Warren South candidate for the Liberals Annette Samuel announced plans to extend the rail line to Clyde. 302254 Picture: MARCUS UHE

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Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has declared a Liberal State Government would extend the Cranbourne rail line to Clyde, with two new stations to be built at Clyde and Cranbourne East.

An upgraded Cranbourne Station and six road-rail grade separations between Cranbourne and Clyde would also be part of the $928 million project, announced on Thursday 6 October.

“Under this plan, residents across southern Casey will finally be connected to the Metro network, meaning quicker and more reliable travel for hundreds of thousands of Victorians and their families,” Mr Guy said.

“Only a Liberals and Nationals Government will deliver this long overdue project and cut congestion in the rapidly growing south-eastern suburbs of Casey.”

The Liberal Party is doubling-down on its 2018 State Election promise, which would have also seen an extension and the two new stations, at a cost of $487 million.

While he could not confirm the nature of the tracks and whether they would mirror the Skyrail built on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, Mr Guy said the grade separations would ensure no level crossings were constructed.

“We will take advice from DoT and from construction as to what is being planned and what is being envisaged,” Mr Guy said.

“It won’t require level crossings and that’s why the costs have gone out significantly (from 2018) because the level crossings will be eliminated.

“Whether it’s road under or rail over, whatever it chooses, that’s why the cost of the project is what it is at over $900 million.

“The outcome here is to make sure we get an extended Cranbourne line down to Clyde, with two new stations servicing all these houses.

The five-year project will also include planning for provision of a possible future extension of the rail into Kooweerup.

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Couple fights off offender

By Eleanor Wilson

Police have shared images of the victims’ injuries following the attack. ing and he wished her a good morning in return in what was described as an Australian accent, police said.

Just seconds later, the attacker reportedly began screaming and launched at the pair with the sword held above his head.

Snr Sgt Cruse said the male offender lunged at the female victim with the sword pointed toward her chest area.

“The male victim has shown a lot of bravery and has stepped in and tried to prevent the attack - as a result, he sort of grabbed onto the blade,” he said.

It is believed the offender continued “waving the sword around” for 15 to 20 seconds, before stepping back and staring at the couple for 10 seconds.

He then calmly put his sword back into the

sheath and walked in the opposite direction, Snr Sgt Cruse said.

There is no indication of why he stopped the attack.

The victims then walked approximately 20 metres, bleeding heavily, before calling emergency services.

Spine-chilling footage released by police captures the offender on CCTV just 10 minutes after the attack, appearing to smile and laugh to himself, carrying the sheath on his back.

Both victims were transported to hospital with serious hand injuries following the stabbing.

The male victim sustained severe lacerations to his hands, resulting in severed tendons, severed ligaments and broken bones.

He underwent surgery and has lost com-

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Police have charged a man after two elderly citizens were attacked with a sword, which resulted in serious hand injuries, at Troups Creek Retarding Basin in Narre Warren North on Sunday 2 October.

Police executed a warrant at a Narre Warren address on Monday 10 October and arrested a man about 10.30am with the assistance of Critical Incident Response Team officers.

Casey CIU Detective Senior Sergeant Glen Cruse said public information led detectives to the Narre Warren address.

The 39-year-old man has been charged with several offences, including intentionally causing serious injury in circumstances of gross violence and possessing a prohibited weapon.

Police seized a number of items from the Narre Warren address, including two large swords.

Snr Sgt Cruse said detectives were “very happy” the investigation had been resolved.

“I think that this type of attack does have an impact of people’s perception of safety and to be able to quickly resolve the investigation and get to a point where we charge someone for the offence, it’s really pleasing,” he said.

The arrest follows a large-scale police hunt last week, after an elderly couple were stabbed with a sharp-edged weapon near Drysdale Avenue on Sunday 2 October.

Snr Sgt Cruse revealed the attacker stalked the couple for several minutes as they walked along a track about 6.50am, before attacking them with what appeared to be a sword.

It is believed the couple were aware of the offender in their vicinity earlier on in their walk, initially believing the sword and sheath he was carrying on his back was a fishing rod and he was there to fish.

At one point, the female victim acknowledged the male offender by saying good morn-

plete feeling and movement in his hands, police said.

The female victim also suffered defensive injuries to her hands which also required surgery and resulted in the loss of feeling and dexterity.

At this time it is unknown whether the victims will regain feeling and movement in their hands.

They are both recovering at home.

Snr Sgt Cruse said the pair displayed “a lot of bravery” in fighting the offender off, describing the attack as unprovoked, random and horrific.

“They felt that they were fighting for their lives...they felt like they were going to die during the attack,” he said.

“It was quite frenzied and violent and we’re lucky the victims didn’t sustain more serious injuries or that it didn’t result in death.

“It will take some time, if ever, for them to restore to feeling safe in the community again.”

He said both victims have reported significant psychological trauma following the attack, including trouble sleeping and flashbacks.

The man’s arrest comes after a near-miss on Thursday 6 October, when police came within minutes of capturing the alleged offender.

A male fitting the description and carrying what appeared to be a sword and sheath on his back was sighted in the area about 9am on Thursday morning by both a member of public and local police officers in an unmarked police car, Snr Sgt Cruse revealed.

Police then conducted a large search of the area over approximately two-and-a-half hours consisting of local units, the Police Air Wing, K-9 units and Critical Incident Response teams, but were unable to locate the male.

The man was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 11 October.

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Driving down satisfaction

By Eleanor Wilson

Narre Warren resident Owen Carlton is displeased with the number of potholes in the City of Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Casey. 302300 out the sidewall, depending on the size of the pothole. If it is a severe one, it can cause suspension damage,” he said.

Despite the downward trend in road satisfaction, the City of Casey said its budget for road maintenance increased 30 per cent this year - to $10 million.

The costs are projected to increase as older roads are rebuilt, City of Casey’s City presentation manager David Richardson said.

Premier promises $6.3m for Cranbourne school

By Marcus Uhe Rangebank Primary School welcomed a very important visitor on Thursday 6 October in the form of Premier Daniel Andrews.

The Premier was joined by Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards to announce a $6.3 million commitment to upgrade classrooms, upgrade the library and redevelop the school’s playground, should the Labor party retain government at next month’s State Election.

Student leaders took the esteemed guests on a tour of the school where the Premier took the opportunity to interact with parents and students before they were treated to a special assembly as the students performed an Indigenous song and a Hindi song.

Ms Richards said the upgrade would ensure that Rangebank Primary School students would have access to the world-class

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Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards and Premier Daniel Andrews visited Rangebank Primary School. classrooms that they deserve.

“The best teachers aren’t able to do the best job in ageing classrooms and out-ofdate facilities,” she said.

Local mum wins $50 million A Cranbourne mum has ended the search for the nation’s newest multi-millionaire after discovering she was the Victorian who won the entire $50 million Oz Lotto jackpot drawn on Tuesday 4 October.

The woman held the only division one winning entry nationally in the Oz Lotto draw that scored $50 million.

The regular player checked her ticket and admitted she had been left dumbfounded by the revelation.

The woman described herself as shaking “like a leaf” since she was informed of the news.

“I only ever win $15 on a lottery ticket, so $50 million is out of this world. I’ve been playing for a few years, but I never expected this to happen to me.

“The ongoing wet weather increases the potholing of roads because water gets into the crushed rock base of the road through cracks in the asphalt seal. Gravel roads also deteriorate rapidly under wet conditions and traffic,” he said.

“Council has a Road Management Plan that details how we manage, inspect and maintain roads.”

Mr Richardson said the council inspects complaints about the local roads network

“I’ll tell my family once the prize lands in my bank account. It’s so hard to believe it’s true, so I have to see it myself first!”

The winning woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased her ticket at Hampton Park Lotto, Kiosk 1, 55 Hallam Road, Hampton Park.

Hampton Park Lotto owner Annabelle Johnstone said her team and the entire city had been on the edge of their seats waiting for the winner to discover their multi-milliondollar win.

“We’re so happy to see the winner has discovered their spectacular win and has come forward after three days of complete mystery,” she said.

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Road satisfaction in the City of Casey is trailing at just 56 per cent, according to recent figures.

The Casey City Council Performance Statement for the year ending June 2022 shows satisfaction with sealed local roads is sitting at 56 per cent, compared with 62 per cent for 2020/’21.

The figures do not come as a surprise to Narre Warren resident Owen Carlton, who is “absolutely disgusted” with local road surface conditions.

The ex auto-engineer believes more money needs to be poured into council and statemanaged roads.

“They have to start spending some money and fixing potholes before they become craters,” he said.

Mr Carlton, who has called Narre Warren home for two decades, said he has noticed road surface conditions in the area deteriorating over the last decade.

“Generally, all the way through Narre Warren, from say, Tinks Road to Parkmore Drive – one has to weave, unsafely in traffic, to avoid the multitude of potholes that are right through the upper surface layer,” he said.

“At what stage are these bad enough, to warrant the spending of money, to make the roads safe for traffic?”

My Car Fountain Gate store manager Sean Artus said he had noticed a big increase in the number of customers needing tyre repairs and replacements in recent months.

“Probably in the last four months we’ve seen an increase… I [replace] tyres for about one car per week now,” he said.

Comparably, Mr Artus estimates he was repairing tyres just once a month at the start of this year.

“When you hit a pothole at speed, the tyre will take most of the impact and it will blow

“within 10 working days or within six hours if the defects are identified as likely to create a danger or serious inconvenience”.

He said overall road satisfaction is also influenced by the quality of state-run roads, which are managed by the Department of Transport.

The department’s investment in road maintenance in the Narre Warren North area totalled nearly $900,000 in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 budget, according to a Department of Transport spokesperson.

“Our priority is keeping people safe and that is why we have crews out inspecting every kilometre of our road network on a regular basis, identifying and repairing hazards so that they can be fixed or managed until long-term repairs can occur,” the spokesperson said.

The department noted its road maintenance efforts are modified during winter months, when the state experiences more rain.

“We need to wait for warmer, drier weather to be able to deliver long-term repairs that will last – delivering this type of work when it’s wet or cold drastically increases the risk of the works failing.”

Instead, the department said it focuses on “routine maintenance” during winter months, which “delivers quick fixes for issues such as potholes or minor pavement failures”.

During the warmer months, the Department of Transport delivers hundreds of kilometres of resurfacing and sealing work, which helps to safeguard against water damage and extend the lifespan of our roads.

It said potholes on arterial roads are typically repaired within 24 hours of being reported by crews or members of the public.

Members of the community who come across potholes or any other damage on roads are encouraged to report them by calling the dedicated Department of Transport customer service hotline on 13 11 71.

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Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

A fun fact about me is that I can speak multiple languages, which are Dari/Farsi, Urdu/Hindi and English, of course!

What do you love about what you do?

I love that I get to learn something new every day in my community and to educate the members of the public of what’s happening in the world and their community.

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

I don’t have one person.

What would your last meal be?

Pasta!

What is your most memorable moment?

The most memorable moment for me was when I was reporting live from Chisholm during the 2019 elections.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

I’d love to watch Olympics in person. Being able to watch everyone’s talents in one place is incredible.

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

I’d invite Ellen DeGeneres, Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan and Malala Yousafzai.

What are you currently listening to, watching or reading?

I’m currently watching The World’s Toughest Prison on Netflix and always listening to ABC Radio’s AM and PM. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

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What were you like as a kid?

I was extremely cheeky, creative and an outdoor person.

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Call for mountain bike trail

By Marcus Uhe

The current BMX track at Pearcedale that Mr Oliver said doesn’t suit the current demands of the mountain biking community. 303087

Ben Oliver wants to see an investment in bike jumps in Pearcedale. 303087 Pictures: SUPPLIED

A set of jumps constructed by local kids on Colley Street in Pearcedale. 303087

exponentially mainly because of Covid-19.

“I definitely think if we had more of an impressive jump track to ride in Pearcedale it would take traffic off surrounding areas as well, and kids wouldn’t have to rely on parents to drive them too.”

During lockdowns the parks across Melbourne and around the area were damaged as locals took matters into their own hands with the creation of DIY jumps and tracks, desperate for an outlet during the allotted time for outdoor exercise.

A proper track would reduce the need for dangerous, amateur constructed tracks damaging council property, it’s been argued.

Mr Oliver also said the intangible social benefits would greatly enhance community spirit.

“Every friend that I have right now is from riding bikes. The great thing is it’s such a kind community. What I found is that everyone’s keen to help. Whether you break your bike or need tips to ride a certain jump, everyone seems happy.”

Drug found in wine bottles A Cranbourne man has been arrested after more than 300 kilograms of liquid MDMA hidden in a consignment of French wine bottles was seized by authorities on Saturday 8 October.

Detectives from the Victoria Joint Organised Crime Taskforce (VJOCT) arrested a 21-year-old from Cranbourne and a 25-year-old man from Roxburgh Park in connection to the alleged attempted plot to import the illicit drugs.

Both men were expected to face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Sunday 9 October, charged with the attempted possession of a commercial quantity of an unlawfully imported border-controlled drug, with a potential maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

The investigation was launched in September after ABF officers in Melbourne examined an air cargo consignment of bottles of wine labelled as 2016 Bordeaux sent from France.

Officers identified the presence of a viscous liquid inside 270 bottles of wine, with subsequent forensic testing allegedly confirming the presence of liquid MDMA, worth tens of millions of dollars, police said.

The drugs were removed and investigators from the AFP, Victoria Police, ABF and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission tracked the consignment as it was delivered to a self-storage facility on Wednesday 5 October.

The Cranbourne man was allegedly later identified checking the consignment.

Police executed search warrants at three properties in Cranbourne, Hallam and Roxburgh Park on Saturday and seized various items, including wine bottles.

The two men were subsequently arrested and charged.

AFP Detective Inspector Mark McKiernan said organised crime syndicates would use a variety of methods to try to smuggle large amounts of illicit drugs into Australia without detection because it was such a lucrative business. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

“This seizure shows that Victoria – and Australia – is not an easy target,” Mr McKiernan said.

“The AFP is working closely with our partners to disrupt these criminal supply chains and intercept illicit drugs before they can cause harm in the community.

“We have also stopped those involved in the plot from accessing the millions of dollars in potential profits, which could have been used to fund future drug trafficking or other criminal ventures.

“The AFP will use its international network to identify those involved offshore, as well as the local members of this criminal syndicate.”

Victoria Police Detective Inspector Dan Ryan said the persistent work of the JOCTF led to this arrest and should serve as a serious warning to criminals who attempt to target our community.

“We’ve made no secret of the fact Victoria Police is determined to make our state a hostile place for organised crime, especially those engaged in the importation and manufacture of drugs,” Mr Ryan said.

“To be able to make these arrests and seizures highlights the continued local demand there is for a range of drugs. Ultimately, we really need to challenge attitudes around the use of illicit drugs in the community. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure those who bring harm to our state are held to account, and that these criminal syndicates are strongly and deliberately targeted.”

ABF Superintendent Aviation Goods Tori Rosemond said the dedication and expert knowledge of border officers continued to result in major disruptions to the supply of drugs into our community.

“No matter how well criminal actors think they hide these types of drugs, ABF officers have the technical expertise and valuable intelligence information, and will stop them at the border,” Supt Rosemond said.

Inquiries are ongoing to identify everyone involved in the attempted importation.

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The mountain biking community in Pearcedale and coastal villages need a suitable mountain biking trail, according to former resident and avid rider Ben Oliver.

Mr Oliver has launched an online petition having grown frustrated with the lack of facilities in the area.

The petition has garnered more than 250 signatures.

With Melbourne’s outer suburbs growing rapidly in recent years and showing no signs of slowing down, he feels it’s time investment in the riding infrastructure shifted gears to match other improvements in the area.

“In Pearcedale there’s been a massive amount of money put towards recreation areas,” he said.

“The footy club getting re-done, the skate park being re-done. That’s great for scooter riders and skateboarders but the BMX track doesn’t suit the style of riding that everyone wants to do these days.

“The main places in our area are Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula. It’s really hard for kids to learn how to jump and progress their skills.”

Sporting clubs at the Pearcedale Recreation Reserve are set to benefit from new facilities, such as changing rooms, a community hall, an office and an outdoor undercover area, jointlyfunded by the City of Casey and the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.

The BMX track at the recreation reserve, or the racing track at Casey Fields, does not suit the current communities’ demands, based on riding trends, Mr Oliver said.

“BMX used to be a big thing and over the past five years mountain biking has exponentially grown.

“My local trails, about half-hour south of Pearcedale in Red Hill, the interest has grown

Director city planning and infrastructure at the City of Casey James Collins said the council was aware of the petition and said while there were “no immediate plans” to upgrade the current track at Pearcedale, they appreciate the community feedback.

“The City of Casey’s Open Space Strategy provides a framework to guide the planning, design, development and management of open spaces in our community,” Mr Collins said.

“As well as having many local parks within walking distance, we aim to have larger parks with more features such as pump tracks for riders within about one kilometre of all suburban households. These tracks are designed to meet the needs of riders of all ages with beginner to intermediate experience, rather than advanced riders.

“The Casey Fields Master Plan does however propose a pump track, adjacent to the new BMX track, which has the potential to consider more advanced jumps, given the regional nature of the sporting precinct, however there is no funding currently allocated to its design and construction.

“In 2014 council developed a Sport Cycling Strategy that considered all types of cycling. It did not recommend building a large-scale facility in Casey due to the existing State Mountain Bike course at Lysterfield (part of which falls in Casey’s municipality), and also because of Casey’s topography being mostly flat – it is difficult to get the appropriate terrain that would make an interesting, challenging track for advanced mountain bike riders.

“Furthermore, the national governing body for cycling AusCycling prepared the Victorian Mountain Bike Strategy in 2021 and did not recommend any new mountain bike trails in Casey.”

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Dog shelters need supplies The Lost Dogs’ Home is calling on all animal lovers to get behind their Big Spring Clean Out campaign.

The Home’s spokeswoman Suzana Talevski said both its Cranbourne and North Melbourne shelters were critically low of blankets and newspapers.

“Blankets are used for bedding and with about 15,000 animals coming through our doors every year, it is crucial we have enough to go around,” said Ms Talevski.

“Sadly, we have also seen more and more rabbits and ‘pocket pets’ being dumped on our doorsteps recently. The number of smaller animals has tripled, meaning we need lots more newspapers to make sure their living environments are clean and hygienic.”

The Lost Dogs’ Home is currently taking care of almost 500 animals across both shelters, including 250 dogs and 248 cats.

Compounding the problem is the upgrading of laundry facilities in October, leaving them temporarily unable to wash their current supply. “We are calling on Melbourne to help us where possible and do a spring clean out of their homes and drop off blankets that are in good condition to our shelters, so our animals have a warm comfortable bed to sleep in at night like all pets deserve,” Ms Talevski said.

“If you’ve been meaning to do a clean-out of your cupboards, now is the perfect time. Our shelters will be happy to take those unwanted blankets and towels off your hands. Plus, you’ll feel great knowing they’re helping keep homeless pets warm and snuggly.”

The Lost Dogs’ Home cannot accept doonas, pillows, sheets or pet beds, as they can be difficult to clean and maintain for re-use.

Donations can be dropped off directly to the home at 920 Thompsons Road, Cranbourne West.

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A Cranbourne woman has come forward to claim the $50 million prize from the Tuesday 4 October Oz Lotto draw.

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The South Sudanese-Australian Academic Society is set to receive $75,000 from the State Government for its ‘Just Drop In’ Youth Centre, Minister for Crime Prevention Anthony Carbines has announced.

The centre offers South Sudanese children and young people between the ages of eight and 16 the opportunity for them to reach their potential through educational, recreational and family support activities.

Andrew Gai, co-founder of the South Sudanese-Australian Academic Society, said he was very excited to receive the funding.

“To be able to get State Government funding, it’s encouraging to know that you’re doing something the government will join you in the field with and help you do what you can,” he said.

“The funding will increase capacity of project to help more young people and families.

“It provides an environment that is safe and culturally friendly for young people of African and diverse backgrounds.”

The funding comes as part of a suite of new multicultural and youth-focused projects supported by the State Government that will enable children, young people and families to access early intervention support services.

Mr Carbines announced three multicultural projects, including ‘Just Drop in’, would share in $725,000 to deliver a range of activities promoting inclusion, mental health and wellbeing and greater connection to local communities, as part of the government’s Crime Prevention Strategy.

Other projects to benefit are The Ubuntu Empowering Mothers project in Melbourne’s West and South East, and the Spectrum Mi-

grant Resource Centre’s Pathways to Resilience project from Dallas.

Nineteen local community groups and organisations will share in more than $852,000 through round two of the Youth Engagement Grants.

The grants provide up to $50,000 for projects that are specifically designed and delivered by small multicultural and Aboriginal organisations to support young people to connect to their community, family, friends and culture.

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Three arrests from OMCG Detectives from the Echo Taskforce arrested three patched members of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) from Lynbrook, Narre Warren and Hampton Park respectively on Friday 7 October, following a series of early morning Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) compliance searches and services.

With assistance from the VIPER Taskforce, police attended three residential properties in Lynbrook, Narre Warren, and Hampton Park at 5am on Friday morning.

A 53-year-old Lynbrook man, already the subject of a FPO, was charged with make threats to kill, possess steroids, possess cannabis and two counts of possess prohibited weapon.

On 22 June, Highway Patrol officers in Forest Hill intercepted the man after police observed he wasn’t wearing a seat belt.

Investigators will allege the man became verbally aggressive and subsequently made threats to kill the members.

He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 23 March, 2023.

A 28-year-old Narre Warren man was served with a Firearm Prohibition Order and interviewed for possessing a prohibited weapon.

He is expected to be charged on summons.

A 38-year-old Hampton Park man was charged with possess methylamphetamine and possess ecstasy. He was also served with a Firearm Prohibition Order.

He was bailed to front Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 9 March, 2023.

Police located knuckle dusters and two knives during the searches, as well as varying quantities of what appears to be methylamphetamine, ecstasy, cannabis, and steroids.

The charges relating to FPOs include 10 years’ imprisonment for acquiring, possessing, carrying or using a firearm or firearm related item.

Since they were introduced in May 2018, Victoria Police has issued over 1600 FPOs across the state.

Detective Acting Inspector Ash Ryan, Echo Taskforce described FPOs as an “integral enforcement tool” in responding to and disrupting crime.

“Firearm Prohibition Orders serve as a powerful tool to hold certain individuals accountable when it comes to the use of illicit

Three patched members of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) were arrested on Friday 7 October. 302384 Picture: SUPPLIED firearms,” Inspector Ryan said.

“FPOs are not issued only based on a person’s criminal history with firearms – they are being issued to those people we know have a significant history of serious violent crime or who are linked to serious and organised crime groups.

“We know these individuals have traditionally been involved in violent crimes such as shootings, assaults, arson, drug trafficking, extortion, and intimidation and we believe today’s actions will impact this criminal organisation’s ability to commit further offences of this nature.

“Today’s enforcement sends a clear message to organised crime groups and their associates – you cannot hide. Police will use every power we have to prevent you from causing harm to our communities.”

Once issued, an FPO remains in effect for 10 years for adults and five years for children, which is those aged between 14 and 17.

During that time, the individual is prohibited from acquiring, possessing, carrying or using any firearm or firearm-related item such as ammunition.

They are also unable to enter a range of premises including firearms dealers, shooting ranges or firearms clubs.

Anyone with information about OMCG activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Detectives located a hydroponic set up at the Norlane address and seized cannabis plants and dried cannabis, cocaine and amphetamine.

Police also seized knuckle dusters from the Rowville address.

The charges form part of an investigation into an alleged blackmail and subsequent threats made to a victim earlier this year.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Echo Taskforce Detective Acting Inspector Ash Ryan stressed the importance of victim assistance when it comes to criminal activites involving the Bandidos OMCG. “Whilst we understand it can be difficult for victims to engage with police in these matters, overwhelmingly it has been shown to be the safest approach and we encourage all victims of similar matters to report them to police,” Det Acting Insp Ryan said.

“It’s important that the community is aware of the support police can provide when they are a victim of offending such as this, and that we will do everything we can to ensure those who purposely intimidate the public in this way are held to account.

“If they believe they can operate above the law, then they are wrong. We will continue to target their criminal activities regardless of what form that takes.”

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A Cranbourne East man is one of four patched members and associates of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) charged as part of an investigation into an alleged blackmail.

Detectives from the Echo Taskforce, with assistance from the VIPER Taskforce and police from the North West Metro and Western Regions, carried out searches at five addresses in Norlane, Hoppers Crossing, Narre Warren, Cranbourne East and Rowville early on Tuesday 4 October.

A 53-year-old Rowville man, a chapter vice-president, was charged with blackmail and prohibited weapons possession.

A 41-year-old Narre Warren man, an official chapter bearer, was charged with blackmail.

A 35-year-old Cranbourne East man, a probationary member, was charged with blackmail and cannabis possession.

The trio was bailed to appear at Latrobe Magistrates’ Court on 11 October.

A 53-year-old Norlane man, a patched member, was charged with amphetamine possession.

He was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 18 January, 2023.

Enquiries are ongoing regarding the offence of blackmail.

A 55-year-old Hoppers Crossing woman was released pending further enquiries.

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Shops boost An elected Liberal State Government will provide a grant of $200,000 to revitalise the Hampton Park Shopping Centre.

This commitment is part of the Victorian Liberals and Nationals’ $30 million Local Shopping Strip Recovery Plan, to support local communities across the state to recover and rebuild.

The Local Shopping Strip Recovery Plan aims to help revitalise Victorian shopping strips with funding for projects, including support for local activation events such as street fairs, or improvements such as outdoor dining spaces, plantings, employing local mural artists and designers, and lighting and footpath upgrades.

Liberal Party Leader Matthew Guy made the announcement on Thursday 6 October when he visited the precinct, alongside Liberal candidate for Narre Warren South, Annette Samuel.

“Local traders have been hit hard over the past few years, and only our plan will encourage residents to stay and shop local and give small businesses in Hampton Park their confidence back,” Mr Guy said.

“The first step is to give local traders positive and practical support so they can stay open and grow their business.”

Ms Samuel said the best way to move forward was by backing local initiatives in local communities.

“I’ve been listening to traders and locals about the issues in Hampton Park and we will deliver the support needed for our small businesses and to improve the safety of our local community,” Ms Samuel said.

“Now is the time to invest and revitalise our local shopping strips, and only the Liberals and Nationals have a plan to give small businesses across the state the confidence and certainty they need.”

While in the region on Thursday, Mr Guy also spoke to the Lynbrook Residents Association about its community garden project.

Liberal Party Leader Matthew Guy and Liberal candidate for Narre Warren South, Annette Samuel at Hampton Park Shopping Centre.

302586 Picture: MARCUS UHE The garden will allow local residents to get involved in growing their own food and teaching future generations about environmental sustainability.

Located on a vacant block of land at the Lynbrook Village Shopping Centre, Mr Guy promised a $120,000 commitment, pending the election result.

He said the Liberals and Nationals had real solutions to build stronger communities across the state.

“This important commitment means a better connected and more sustainable local community.”

Jobe wants the Bass job

By Marcus Uhe Independent candidate for Bass Jeni Jobe is hoping to capitalise on the groundswell of momentum generated by the ‘teal wave’ in May’s Federal Election when she contests the Victorian equivalent next month.

The graphic designer was inspired by the successes of Monique Ryan and Zoe Daniel, who both overthrew Liberal MPs in what were previously considered ‘safe’ Liberal strongholds of Kooyong and Goldstein, respectively.

“I think people’s understanding of what an independent candidate means has changed,” Ms Jobe said.

“They’re (Daniel and Ryan) standing up well in their roles and proving they have something significant to offer.

“Labor has the majority government but they’re still working with the independents because they know they have to.”

Ms Jobe won’t be unfamiliar to Bass constituents, having contested the Island Ward for the Bass Coast Shire Council in 2020 with a focus on the environment and sustainability, including making Phillip Island carbon neutral by 2030.

Now, she’ll face competition from Aaron Brown (Liberals) and Brett Tassari (Nationals) as they attempt to unseat incumbent Labor MP Jordan Crugnale on 26 November.

“I had been looking for an independent candidate to support,” Ms Jobe said.

“People said ‘Why don’t you run?’ So I’ve taken it on board.

“The environmental side shapes my political focus. I don’t think enough is being done from State or Federal level and the community is having to step up more and more.”

With much of Bass falling in the Federal seat of Monash (previously McMillan), a Liberal stronghold since 2004 under Russell Broadbent, Ms Jobe said her community felt they had been neglected, not considered a priority compared to seats which

Jeni Jobe is running as an independent candidate in the seat of Bass. 302851 Picture: SUPPLIED could be swung on election day.

Chief among her primary concerns alongside the environmental issues include affordable rental prices in the region, needs-based infrastructure and healthcare, and accessing appropriate services.

Her graphic design employment has seen her work with a number of advocacy groups in the region such as Housing Matters Bass Coast and the Save Westernport Woodlands group, and has given her the opportunity to listen closely to their concerns, which she intends to take to Parliament.

The self-described “introvert” said that contesting Bass was a big step for her but her desire to make a difference was driving her determination.

“The way an MP can serve their seat is by connecting different groups within the community and working together.

“I feel that if we just stick with major parties that make the same promises, they don’t deliver and don’t act on, we won’t achieve anything.”

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From Page 1 Travis Mitchell has been leading the campaign to restore the line to Kooweerup for the benefit of the expanding community, to reduce road congestion and connect the region to the city through crucial infrastructure.

A petition was tabled and submitted to Parliament earlier this year after an extensive social media campaign and strong local advocacy from constituents.

He said it was important the provisions for a possible extension were included in the planning.

“It would just make things so much easier,” Mr Mitchell said.

“People from Kooweerup would no longer have to get a bus or drive to Pakenham. People from Lang Lang wouldn’t have to get a bus to Kooweerup and then change at Pakenham.

“Getting to Clyde was always going to be the first major thing. You can never put a train on the tracks that are there now.

“Hopefully that petition sent a message that beyond Clyde, the transport hub is needed.”

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said she welcomed the announcement from the Liberal Party, having advocated for the project for many years.

“Community support for this project is strong with 97 per cent of residents surveyed in mid-2021 telling us they support the project,” Ms Duff said.

“Clyde Rail Link is needed to connect our fast-growing communities to essential services and jobs and to ease traffic congestion.

“For example, the booming Clyde and Clyde North suburbs are set to be home to more than 100,000 residents by 2031 and are currently without access to a local train station.

“The duplication of the Cranbourne Line was completed in February 2022 and paves the way for the extension of the line. The rail corridor for this project already exists and funding is all that’s needed to get it under way.

Matthew Guy announcing plans for a Clyde rail link, with Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Matt Bach, Liberals’ candidate for Bass Aaron Brown and Narre Warren South candidate for the Liberals Annette Samuel (obstructed). 302254 Picture: MARCUS UHE “We’d like to see commitments from all major parties towards Clyde Rail Link in the lead up to the election to see that it gets delivered and achieves the benefits for our community sooner rather than later.”

Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said the government’s upgrade of the Cranbourne Line, which had so far included eight kilometres of duplicated track between Cranbourne and Dandenong and a new Merinda Park Station, would be completed by 2025.

“We delivered the Cranbourne Line Duplication and we are removing every level crossing in Cranbourne,” Ms Allan said.

“Only Labor can be trusted to deliver public transport in the South East.”

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells

The major parties have revealed their plans to tackle housing affordability.

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‘Unlock’ land push

By Eleanor Wilson Shadow housing minister Richard Riordan has slammed the State Government, calling access to affordable housing “almost non-existent”.

It comes after new data shows rent in the City of Casey has risen 7 per cent over the past year.

“After eight years of the Andrews Government, we have fewer social and affordable housing places available than we did eight years ago,” Mr Riordan told the Berwick Star News.

He said 11 families are added to an urgent priority list for housing each day.

“That means 11 families a day are potentially sleeping rough in cars, tents and on others couches. This is not good enough.”

Mr Riordan said a Liberal elected government would commit to fast track 100,000 extra home block over the next four years.

“A Liberal Government will work with church, philanthropic and community housing groups to unlock potential home sites, and will be open to discussing government tax and charge incentives that will make long-term affordable housing more viable as a long-term investment opportunity,” he said.

The MP said the Productivity Commission’s recent Social and Affordable Housing Report found the majority of low income private renters spent over 30 per cent of their income on rent in 2019-20, while 20 per cent spent more than half their income on rent.

He said a new Liberal government would “instantly review why social housing in Victoria is costing twice what it costs in other states”.

Mr Riordan’s comments come as the City of Casey last month called for an urgent investment in social housing ahead of the State Election.

The council is calling for the State Government to “stem the significant and growing shortfall of 6000 affordable and social housing dwellings, with priority projects for women and families experiencing family violence and/or homelessness”.

There are currently 2192 social housing properties in the City of Casey, according to the State Government.

Meanwhile, Berwick Greens candidate Hayley Perry said the Greens want to see rent increases regulated.

“The Greens’ plan would see rent increases controlled so they remain affordable for Victorians, stronger protections from evictions, and longer-term leases so renters can make their rentals their homes,” she said.

“We also want to fix the power imbalance between renters and estate agents by establishing a Housing Ombudsman to help enforce renters’ rights and make sure estate agents are complying with the law.”

The party said it wants to see 200,000 new public and affordable homes built, including 100,000 public homes over the next 10 years.

“Almost one in three Victorians are renters, yet rents are currently going up four times faster than wages and too many renters are paying more than 30 per cent of their paycheck in rent – the definition of unaffordability,” Ms Perry said.

“Renters in Berwick are facing the same difficulties as renters across the state with out of

control rent rises and very few rentals being available, meaning renters are having to put up with substandard houses.”

Labor’s current plan to tackle housing affordability comes in the form of the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, which “is delivering 12,000 new homes while also creating 10,000 jobs a year”.

This includes 40 homes recently completed and 63 underway in the City of Casey, according to a government spokesperson.

“In addition to the Big Housing Build, a further 10 homes have recently been completed under other social and affordable housing programs,” the spokesperson said.

“We will also be providing access to more rental homes and a greater range of housing options through the Affordable Housing Rental Scheme and Build-to-Rent incentives.”

The new Affordable Housing Scheme will offer at least 2400 homes available to low-tomoderate income earners across the state, for at least three years, the spokesperson said.

Eligible Build-to-Rent developments completed and operational between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2031 will receive both the 50 per cent land tax discount and full exemption from the Absentee Owner Surcharge (AOS) for up to 30 years from 1 January 2022.

Build-to-Rent provides a new approach to residential housing, where properties in a development are designed to be held for rental over the long-term.

Originally announced to end in 2040, the support will now provide the certainty of a full 30-year concession to projects starting before 2032, the government said.

A truck driver from Clyde who ran a red light and fatally crashed into a driver in Corio has been jailed.

Ellyas Bouras, 39, who had no criminal or traffic priors, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to dangerous driving causing death.

Bouras’s 18-tonne Kenworth Prime Mover tipper and trailer went through a red light in a 70km/h zone on Bacchus Marsh Road on the afternoon of Monday 10 January 2022.

Travelling about 65km/h, the truck struck a Toyota Corolla turning right on a green signal from the Geelong Ring Road off ramp.

The car was driven by 64-year-old motherof-four Nada Stoyanovski, of Bell Park, with her two-year-old granddaughter on board.

Ms Stoyanovski died at the scene, while her granddaughter was airlifted to hospital with minor injuries.

At the crash site, Bouras ran to the car. He said he’d just hung up a call a few seconds before the collision and hadn’t seen the red light.

“I think I just killed someone,” Bouras said, with his head in his hands.

On 6 October, sentencing judge Michael Tinney noted the “horrible” impact on Ms Stoyanovski’s “devastated” family for her loss and the manner of death.

“It was sudden and unexpected, so unnecessary and just so completely avoidable. If only you’d been exercising some care,” Judge Tinney told Bouras. “(Ms Stoyanovski) shouldn’t have died on this day. And she’s dead because of your driving, Mr Bouras.

“She was obviously much loved and will continue to be much missed.”

In mitigation, Bouras had been a hardworking, “very good and careful” heavy-truck driver for 16 years that “slipped up terribly” in this case. He had not received a demerit point in the past five years.

A married father of two, Bouras was clearly of “excellent character”. His life had also drastically changed since the crash – though nothing like for the Stoyanovskis, the judge noted.

“No one is suggesting you are revelling in this offence. Of course you’re not.

“No one is suggesting you’re a bad man.

Plainly you are not.

“However I’m afraid it’s not that unusual to have a person with no criminal history at all before the court for this type of offence.”

Bouras’s early guilty plea, deep remorse and low risk of reoffending was also noted.

Bouras was jailed for up to two years and 10 months. He’ll be eligible for parole after serving 18 months.

He was disqualified from driving for two years.

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Funds for growing towns A number of community groups in the City of Casey will soon reap the rewards of more than $1.2 million in funding through the Victorian Government’s 2022/23 Growing Suburbs Fund.

The fund supports councils to build community centres, town hubs, playgrounds, parks and reserves, with three Casey projects successful during the latest round of funding.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM, Administrators Miguel Belmar and Cameron Boardman and City of Casey chief executive officer Glenn Patterson were joined by Local Government minister Melissa Horne and Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas at Hampton Park Community House on Tuesday 4 October to share in the announcement.

Through the fund, Hampton Park Community House will receive almost $940,000 to go towards relocating the community space, renovate amenities, install an air lock at the front entrance and minor landscaping.

Fairhaven Family and Children’s Centre will receive $135,000 to upgrade its entry, foyer and waiting areas and to create safer working spaces, while Camms Road Maternal and Child Health Centre is set to cash in on more than $131,000 for the installation of an accessible toilet, Environmentally Sustainable Design improvements, landscaping, and the renewal of the kitchen, waiting room and consultation rooms.

The City of Casey will contribute $300,000 towards the projects.

Ms Duff said the Growing Suburbs Fund is a vital source of funding for the City of Casey and other growth councils, helping to provide much-needed local infrastructure.

“The renewal works at Hampton Park Community House will improve functionality at the facility and increase capacity at the site, allowing more people to attend its

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many programs, such as computer training, Tai Chi and English as a Second Language

Minister Melissa Horne, MP Gary Maas, City of Casey CEO Glenn Patterson, chair of administrators Noelene Duff with Hampton Park Community House team and community members.

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“The Camms Road Maternal and Child Health Centre renewal will ensure that clients and staff have a safe, accessible and welcoming environment that supports the ongoing provision of health and wellbeing services to the local community.

“Works at Fairhaven Family and Children’s Centre will enhance the facility, allowing it to continue running its various services, programs and activities, including three and four-year-old kindergarten.”

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas said the community house investment will help bring the Hampton Park community together.

“The Hampton Park Community House does invaluable work for our community and this renewal will ensure it can continue to provide assistance to those in need,” he said.

Since 2015, the City of Casey has received a total of $40,381,277 to deliver 31 projects through the Growing Suburbs Fund.

Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff, Cardinia Mayor Jeff Springfield and Frankston Mayor Nathan Conroy (back) with Mornington Peninsula Councillor Sarah Race, Knox Mayor Susan Laukens, Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti, Monash Mayor Stuart James and Kingston Mayor Steve Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Staikos. 301251

Call for jobs, skills plan

By Shelby Brooks Eight shire mayors have come together under one voice to seek support from all levels of government in developing a regional jobs and skills plan.

The call to ensure the region has the right mix of skills to ensure jobs for residents into the future comes from advocacy group Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM).

It follows the release of a new report revealing parts of the region have significant gaps in skills, jobs and education levels.

At a summit held at Pakenham’s Cardinia Cultural Centre on Friday 7 October, GSEM officially called for a tailored jobs and skills plan.

GSEM is comprised of Cardinia and Mornington Peninsula shires, and the cities of Casey, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Knox and Monash.

GSEM chair Simon McKeon urged State and Federal Governments to take the call seriously.

“For all the wrong reasons we have statistics around employment that we can’t be proud of,” Mr McKeon said.

“The data and statistics say we don’t do the right thing in offering training and the right employment opportunities.

“We want government support to actually put together a plan for once which is real and achievable which will actually change the lives of many of our residents.”

Cardinia Shire Council Mayor Jeff Springfield said the region was the fastest growing and the most important economic centre in the country.

“Greater south east Melbourne is a seriously impressive region that continues to punch well above its weight,” he said.

“We represent 1.5 million residents, almost 30 per cent of Melbourne’s total population, making us bigger than both Adelaide and Western Sydney.”

Greater south east Melbourne is home to world-class research, development and education institutions, is a national leader in manufacturing and agricultural, and a number of national and global corporations Australian headquarters are based in the area, Mayor Springfield said.

Despite this, Mayor Springfield said the area had serious gaps in skills, jobs and education levels.

From GSEM’s Melbourne Skills and Employment Analysis, six of the eight GSEM LGAs have fewer local jobs per local resident than Greater Melbourne.

Male, female and youth unemployment rates have been higher in the region than the Greater Melbourne average, particularly for Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia.

“GSEM has one third of Melbourne’s population yet it only contains 25 per cent of all jobs across Melbourne,” he said.

“Unemployment rates have typically been higher in the GSEM region, relative to the Greater Melbourne average in the last 10 years.

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“Workers in our region do it tough with many experiencing one-hour-plus commutes each day and too many need to leave the region to find work.

“If we want to slingshot productivity gains, government must work with GSEM to invest in greater south east Melbourne.”

Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) chief executive Kit McMahon spoke about the challenges local women face in accessing skills, training and improved employment opportunities.

“Women’s experience of workforce participation is influenced by systemic, structural and cultural norms and barriers which impact their ability to work, to learn, to make choice,” Ms McMahon said.

“We know that the rates of women’s participation in the workplace are lower. Our skills system invests more money, more capital into male-dominated skills than feminised skills streams.

“More women stop learning because of personal reasons than men - men stop learning because they get a job.”

Silvia Sasa, Jobs Victoria employment services manager for TaskForce Cranbourne, shared her 20 years’ experience in the industry.

She primarily helps young culturally and linguistically diverse people find employment.

Ms Saso also shared her personal experience coming to the South Eastern suburbs as a refugee from El Salvador.

“I’m particularly passionate about helping people who are newly arrived to Australia, and are facing the same challenges my family faced,” she said.

“Our jobseekers need early intervention, community-based programs that are there to empower them to overcome those barriers to employment.

“They need opportunities for earn and learn programs so they can develop Australian skills and built up their confidence.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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‘GIVIT’ to a worthy cause Donation platform GIVIT is continuing to provide essential items to women from asylum seeker and refugee backgrounds in the South East.

The not-for-profit relaunched its campaign with Dandenong charity Wellsprings for Women and South-Eastern Metropolitan MP Lee Tarlamis.

The GIVIT website matches vulnerable Victorians with donors across Australia.

In the past 12 months, GIVIT has donated more than 2000 laptops, grocery vouchers, school uniforms and furniture to Wellsprings’ women in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia.

“Many of the women supported by Wellsprings for Women struggle to pay for everyday essentials for themselves and their children,” GIVIT state manager Catherine Harris said.

“We see many requests for migrant and refugee women facing situations of family violence and trying to overcome challenges due to visa restrictions, language barriers and cultural differences.

“GIVIT is proud to have assisted Wellsprings for Women with the donation of thousands of items for the people they support.”

Mr Tarlamis said the GIVIT platform, supported by the State Government, ensured “people get exactly what they need, when they need it”.

Nilofar Samedi, South-Eastern Metropolitan MP Lee Tarlamis, Aviva White, Rowena Macapagal, Catherine Harris (GIVIT), Emelda Matiuku, Max Visser, Lata Dsouza, Sandra Maudier (Wellsprings for Women), Jasmine Robbins and Robyn Erwin at the campaign launch.

Wellsprings was established by women for women to address education, health, safety, wellbeing and employment needs for women impacted by family violence, poverty and social isolation.

It supports about 300 women weekly, including many from refugee backgrounds.

Wellsprings spokesperson Sandra Maudier said GIVIT provided vital items for a family of five, including a husband who is vision-impaired.

“They were struggling financially after fleeing violence in their home country, so through GIVIT we were able to provide them with a

washing machine, fridge and grocery vouchers.”

Another was a woman on a Women at Risk Visa and with weakening eyesight. GIVIT donors provided her with two pairs of glasses.

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Jailed for ‘dangerous’ escapade, ramming police cars

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A disqualified ice-high driver in a stolen BMW X6 wagon who sped dangerously across the South East and inner suburbs for more than an hour before ramming two police cars has been jailed.

Jonathon Cushieri, 31, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to offences including conduct endangering life and intentionally exposing an emergency worker to risk by driving.

He reached speeds of up to 240 km/h, dodged two sets of stop sticks and ran numerous red lights as he tried to evade police from Fountain Gate shopping centre to South Yarra on the night of 8 February.

Sentencing judge Trevor Wraight on 5 October described the father’s conduct as “very serious and very dangerous” over an extended time and distance.

It was only by fortune no one was injured or killed, the judge noted.

There was no regard for other road-users, police officers or his passenger, the court heard. His only motivation was to avoid police capture, Judge Wraight said.

It was all the more dangerous because ‘ice’ was influencing his “already erratic conduct”, the court heard.

After a series of U-turns at Fountain Gate, Cushieri drove around police and avoided stop sticks at a car wash at Thompsons Road, Cranbourne.

Police Air Wing then followed him through Dandenong, Hampton Park, Noble Park, Rowville, Mulgrave, Glen Waverley and Burwood.

In response to an unmarked police car, he drove head-on into traffic down the wrong side of Springvale Road, Glen Waverley for about 600 metres.

After avoiding further stop sticks, police declared a pursuit due to the nature of his driving.

He reportedly travelled between 200240km/h on the Eastern Freeway city-bound lanes.

Just before midnight, stop-sticks took out all four tyres on Wellington Street, Collingwood.

Cushieri then turned off his headlights and accelerated onto Punt Road, running red lights and swerving in and out of traffic at up to 90km/h.

He narrowly missed a civilian’s vehicle as he ran a red light without braking at Flinders and Exhibition Streets.

Despite his wheels losing traction, he continued at speed down St Kilda Road until he hit a dead-end at Domain Road metro-tunnel works.

He U-turned, clipped an unmarked police car and accelerated heavily and front-on into a marked police car. The $120,000 BMW

wedged into the front end of the police car.

A resisting Cushieri was OC-sprayed and extracted from the wagon by police. In his car was about 6 grams of meth and 1 gram of heroin as well as suspected stolen goods.

He’d been smoking ice around the time of his driving spree.

In this case, Judge Wraight said Cushieri expressed remorse but no “meaningful insight” into the impact on his victims and the “enormous risk” inflicted on the community.

Cushieri has been medicated for ADHD since he was 5 years old.

He’d never had a regular job nor a driver’s licence, but an extensive criminal history including car thefts, burglaries, drugs and dangerous driving while pursued by police.

Since age 18, Cushieri had been in and out of custody. He was “to an extent institutionalised” and unable to break the cycle of drugs and re-offending, the court heard.

His rehabilitation prospects were “poor” but “not hopeless”, the court heard.

Cushieri was jailed for up to four years and three months. He will be eligible for parole after serving two-and-a-half years.

His term includes 239 days already served in pre-sentence detention.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells More than 5000 people filled Harmony Square in Dandenong as a stand of support for victims of the recent deadly bombing of Kaaj Academic Learning Centre in Kabul, Afghanistan.

The vigil on Sunday 9 October in Australia’s largest Hazara heartland was part of nationwide ‘Stop Hazara Genocide’ events that weekend.

Organisers called for the Federal Government to condemn the latest attack, which killed 54 and injured 112 people, mainly children and women.

They want Australia to accept an extra 20,000 Hazara and others at-risk from Afghanistan on emergency humanitarian grounds.

They also called for the government to offer permanent protection for Hazara refugees on temporary protection visas, and to convene an emergency round-table with Hazara Australians.

One of the organisers, ‘Jawad’ said the bombing was part of a targeted attack against Hazara people in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in 2021.

This has included deadly bombings against innocents at mosques in Afghanistan in April and last October, maternity wards, schools and other “non-military targets”.

“I think the community is very upset and quite devastated by this escalation of violence against the Hazara people.

“Unfortunately, Hazaras have been historically and disproportionately the target of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan.

“It’s an ongoing genocide.”

At Harmony Square, Federal MPs Julian Hill, Zoe Daniel and Monique Ryan were joined by a long list of community groups, as well as State MPs and candidates such as Lee Tarlamis, Cassandra Fernando, Belinda Wilson, Matthew Kirwan, Alex Breskin and Michael Galea.

Calls for action at the Dandenong vigil.

About 5000 crowded into Harmony Square, Dandenong for the Stop Hazara Genocide vigil.

Pictures: NAYAB STUDIO AU Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti, Deputy Mayor Eden Foster and Councillor Rhonda Garad were also in support.

Federal Bruce MP Julian Hill condemned the “barbaric” attack on Hazara women and school children at the educational centre.

“These attacks deliberately target Hazara people in Afghanistan.

“An atrocity like this reverberates across the world and affects everyone, including here in Australia.

“We stand in solidarity with Hazara people everywhere.”

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under Australia’s humanitarian and family reunification programs.

Mr Hill said he agreed there was a need for more spots, particularly women and children from at-risk minorities.

Mr Kirwan, the Greens state election candidate for Dandenong, said his party fully supported the organisers’ calls for government action.

“I have had a decade-long connection to the Hazara community of the South-East and particularly Dandenong so it was an emotional experience for me.”

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The government was committed to its promise for permanent protection “as soon as possible” to “genuine refugees”, Mr Hill said.

It was fixing a near one-million backlog of visa applications as well as a “broken” Department of Home Affairs, he said.

“It can’t happen overnight … but we are making process.”

There were expected to be up to 300,000 humanitarian visa applications from Afghanistan.

Currently there are 31,500 places for Afghanistan nationals available over four years

Politicians, including Kooyong MP Dr Monique Ryan, Bruce MP Julian Hill, Higgins ALP candidate Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah and Goldstein MP Zoe Daniel, at the vigil.

It was Friday evening at our staff gathering in a Melbourne hotel, when CNN broke the news: an education centre is attacked by a suicide bomber in Kabul, causalities are growing.

With this news, I was totally frozen and about to scream.

Thanks to social media, reports after reports surfaced about the personal stories of lost girls and the heartbreaking mourning of their loved-ones.

As a journalist and Hazara girl, any news about Hazaras specifically women in Afghanistan are killing me in that moment.

This was yet another suicide attack occurred on 30 September 2022 inside the Kaaj Educational Centre in the Dasht-eBarchi district of West Kabul, Afghanistan.

According to Aljazeera, the death toll raised over 35, mostly girls and injured at least 82 other students. But a local media, Etilaat Roz reported 49 so far dead and 97 wounded. Among them 43 girls have been killed and 61 girls are wounded.

It is said that students were taking tests in preparation for their university exams at this centre when the suicide bombing occurred.

Ali Irfani, who escaped the carnage told AFP that not many boys were hit because they were at the rear end of the classroom.

The bomber entered from the front door where girls were sitting.

Soon after this horrific incident dozens of women rushed to the hospital chanting to stop Hazara genocide. According to local media, Taliban has beaten and arrested 20 of them.

We as Hazaras haven’t recovered from past wounds implemented by dictatorial Pashtun governments of Afghanistan through the course of history. Yet still new tragedies arise.

Hazaras have experienced persecution, genocide, ethnic cleansing, target killing, discrimination and so on by terrorists and then Afghanistan governments.

Now, Hazaras are in a worse situation than ever and at “serious risk of genocide at the hands of IS-K and the Taliban”, according to the UK Parliament’s Hazara Inquiry.

Since August 2021, IS-K has claimed responsibility for 13 attacks against Hazaras and has been linked to at least 3 more, killing and injuring at least 700 people.

“There are reports of arbitrary arrests, torture and other ill-treatment, summary executions and enforced disappearances,” a U.N. Special Rapporteur stated last month.

“In addition, an increase in inflammatory speech is being reported, both online and in some mosques during Friday prayers, including calling for Hazaras to be killed.”

Since Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, under their Sharia law, women’s basic human rights are in question.

Women across Afghanistan, especially in Kabul, lost their freedom of choice in dress, education and employment.

The Taliban has banned female students from high schools.

Hazara girls preparing for a university entrance exam at Kaaj Educational Centre were in defiance of Taliban’s policies.

As of now, in Afghanistan every Hazara women at different ages, especially professionals and students are more vulnerable under the Taliban leadership.

Hazara women can’t accept Sharia Law, as it is totally against their every belief.

Before another suicide bombing against Hazaras, the international community should fully protect them under the UN’s Genocide Convention and customary international law.

The international community should hold Taliban accountable by not recognising their government and implementing hard economic sanctions.

Hazara women and girls have the right to speak freely, get education, gain a professional profile and seek independence.

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Team India ready to go.

Australian Under 22 Men’s team captain Jono D’Rozario strokes one through the off side. 302804

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Team Singapore line up for the group shot on day one.

Howzat for indoor cricket The eyes of the indoor cricket world have descended on Cranbourne for the 2022 Indoor Cricket World Cup, held at Casey Stadium.

Beginning last Saturday and running until 15 October, men’s and women’s teams from eight nations are battling it out for the title of best in the world.

The tournament kicked-off with a TransTasman showdown triple-header between the Australian and New Zealand men’s, women’s and women’s Under 22s sides.

The Trans-Tasman contest in full swing.

Shot!

The Aussie men celebrate a wicket.

Indoor cricket is thirsty work.

A New Zealand batter dives to make his crease.

A New Zealand batter tucks one away off the pads.

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Dietitian’s simple advice Making school lunchboxes is a task loathed by many parents.

Deciding what food to send a child to school with can also be confusing. There’s so much conflicting advice about nutrition, not to mention school bans on certain foods due to allergies.

But packing a school lunchbox doesn’t have to be laborious.

Kate Di Prima is an accredited practising dietitian and spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia.

Here, she gives simple advice on what food items should be included in school lunchboxes.

A school lunchbox should include 4-5 food items.

Quite often you see kids with these huge tackle boxes. Children, especially the preppies, will have no idea what to eat first. A lunchbox with four or five divisions is definitely big enough.

I think most parents hate making school lunches. It’s a good idea to get your children involved - keep it simple, do some prep the night before and talk to your kids about what they like.

THE MAIN ITEM: The ‘hero feature’ of the lunchbox. It can be last night’s leftovers, a wrap, salad, sandwiches, sushi, soup or pasta.

This item should contain the iron-rich protein whether it’s meat, legumes or tofu. Examples included tinned tuna, baked beans and chicken. This item sustains the child throughout the day and should be eaten first.

If you are packing a sandwich think about the fillings. Often a sandwich with tomato or tabbouleh comes back uneaten because it’s gone soggy.

Put the spread (avocado or butter) on the bread then keep the filling separate so the child can put the sandwich together. For little ones, try drying off the salad ingredients and put the ham on the bread with the salad in the middle to prevent the bread from going soggy.

ITEM 2: This should be a piece of fresh fruit with edible skin to provide the child with fibre and important vitamins and minerals. It can be chopped up and put back together as a whole piece, or it can be chopped up into

bite-sized pieces.

ITEM 3: This item should be a calcium rich dairy food or equivalent such as milk, biscuits and cheese, yoghurt, custard or a smoothie.

ITEM 4: A lunchbox should include some sort of vegetable. The last nutrition survey showed an astronomical number of adults who aren’t eating vegetables. Ones that go well in a lunchbox include carrots with hummus, green beans or cherry tomatoes.

ITEM 5: Parents should include a fifth lunchbox item if their child is doing an after-school activity. It can be something fun and sweet that doesn’t include a heap of sugar such as a homemade blueberry muffin, cereal slice, muesli slice or fruit balls.

DRINKS: It’s important to send your child to school with water.

EXTRA TIPS STICKER SYSTEM: For younger children it’s a good idea to use stickers to indicate which lunchbox items should be eaten first. Quite often a parent will put a blueberry muffin in and the child will eat that first and it won’t sustain them. Put a gold sticker on what should be eaten first, put a red sticker on what should be eaten second, etc.

STORAGE: We’ve been doing it for decades, taking ham and chicken sandwiches to school and there have been no major breakouts of gastro. The bacteria build-up isn’t much in the

first few hours. If you put the lunchbox down the back of the fridge and in the morning put ice in the thermos, the food stays nice and cool at least first break.

Student Empowerment At Hampton Park Secondary College, students are empowered to select subjects based on their passions and learning needs.

Is your child looking to accelerate their learning?

At Hampton Park Secondary College we group students according to their interests, passions, and learning needs.

We support stage and not age opportunities.

Book a Tour: To see our learning community in action and tour our facilities, book a Principal led tour by calling (03) 8795 9400 or filling out a tour request form on our website.

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A breadth of offerings Lyndale Secondary College offers great advantages in the breadth of curriculum offerings.

There is provision for specialist learning areas and facilities, extensive staff professional development and a wide range of co-curricular programs which contribute so much to the fullest development of the student’s academic, cultural, artistic, social and sporting achievements, while still maintaining a sense of belonging essential in all great schools.

Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program Lyndale Secondary College is one of a small number of Department of Education Schools in the state which is accredited to provide Select Entry programs for gifted students.

The acceleration process is designed to cater for the needs of the highly academically talented student. The program also emphasises the college’s strong belief in pastoral care and ensures that all students are effectively guided through their secondary years of schooling.

The Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL) course involves: An intensive and fast paced curriculum Focus on complex and abstract material Emphasis on higher thought processes (problem solving and analysis) Opportunities to participate in a variety of academic competitions Visit https://lyndale.vic.edu.au/accelerated-learning/ for more information.

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Headstart Headstart is an exciting academic program that aims to fully support school students’ transition from one academic year to the next.

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Lyndale Secondary College offers great advantages in the breadth of curriculum offerings. tage to our students by strengthening their academic skills to move forward through the commencement of next year’s coursework in the last few weeks of the school year. Headstart benefits Senior School students as they will be better prepared for the rigours of VCE requirements, which will enable them to undertake

forming Arts centre, STEM building, Library building and Administration building. We are currently completing our new Arts and Materials Technology building and Senior School building.

We welcome your interest in our college and contact us on 9795 2366.

senior studies with confidence and success.

Building Program Our new and engaging spaces connect and support our students to improve learning outcomes. We have completed building our Per-

LYNDALE SECONDARY COLLEGE At Lyndale Secondary College, we aim to have each student move towards a successful and meaningful future, irrespective of where or what that might be.

Congratulations to our 2021 College Dux, Visothpong Chhoam who received an outstanding ATAR score of 98.15. Some other amazing results achieved by our Class of 21 are: • SUCCESSFULLY qualifying for the VCE: 99.5% of the enrolled students • SUCCESSFULLY qualifying for the Senior VCAL: 100% of the enrolled students • SUCESSFULLY progressing to positive postsecondary school destinations in University, TAFE, Apprenticeships, Employment: 99.5% of all Year 12 students

Building Program This is an exciting time at Lyndale Secondary College as we are in the middle of a building program that will develop the facilities to support our students in their learning.

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Chris Black

St Agatha’s Catholic Primary School is an inclusive and culturally diverse school located in the heart of Cranbourne.

Our school is known to be a school of ‘first choice’ for families and their children. We have a rich history of community involvement and a strong emphasis on pastoral care.

“Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world” Welcome to St. Peter’s College. We are a proudly Catholic community with a focus on Christ at the centre of our learning. We have a strong focus on the development of the whole person, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. “As a Catholic community, we aspire to lead in faith, guide with love and inspire through learning.” Our learning environment provides students with the opportunity to become the best version of themselves.

21st Century learners will require a skill-set of critical thinking, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively & creativity. We strive to provide opportunities for our students to engage and excel in all of these areas.

Our school motto, ‘Courage, Faith and Love’, reminds us of the bravery of Saint Agatha who displayed great bravery and resilience in the face of persecution. Christ’s commandment of ‘Love one another, just as I have loved you’, (Jn 13:34) is central to the Catholic Identity of the school and inspires us as we strive to build a community where we appreciate and acknowledge the sacred dignity of one another.

Your child’s educational journey is front and centre in our belief that all students can succeed. The highly dedicated and skilled teaching team, places a strong emphasis on ensuring all students progress to the best of their abilities in all areas of the curriculum, particularly English and Mathematics. Specialist programs are in Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music and Japanese.

Our desire is for students to run excitedly through our gates at Year 7 and walk out completing Year 12, with confidence, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of positivity about their future lives. When selecting a Secondary College parents must feel confident that the school can provide a stimulating learning environment across all six years. This is what you get at St Peter’s College.

Our school sits proudly next to the St Agatha’s Parish Church. We partner with the Parish to offer a comprehensive Sacramental program that includes Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation for our students who are baptised Catholics. We are committed to educating the whole child – spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and creatively. We continually strive to create a Catholic learning community in which Christian values are taught, not only through formal lessons but through our relationships with the entire learning community.

Guided Campus Tour are held on Friday mornings.

Contact our Registrar Mrs Wendy Height.

If you would like to know more about the school, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to St Agatha’s Primary School.

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For Casey Grammar School Principal, Fiona Williams, the very best education for young people is all about encouraging excellence, equity and diversity.

Respected as an outstanding and empathetic educator, Fiona Williams has a clear vision on the kind of place she wants Casey Grammar School to be for students, staff and the families who are part of the school community.

“We have a strong focus on wellbeing and we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, connected and valued,” she says.

“Whatever a student’s hopes, dreams and goals, our school is there throughout their education journey to support and guide.”

During the past few years and the inevitable challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fiona remained firmly focused on student and staff wellbeing and the school’s academic results improved during this period.

“Much of my effort focused on improving academic rigour while inspiring our students to be creative, curious and collabo`rative learners. My team and I worked hard to ensure our students continued to be taught, nurtured and inspired by an outstanding team of educators,” says Fiona.

Casey Grammar School’s values of excellence, respect, compassion, integrity and inclusion are important to Fiona as she leads the school each day.

As well as enhancing the school curriculum, she has steered campus improvement projects and fosters transparent communication and a strong sense of community.

Student and teacher wellbeing are also a key priority and are something that Casey Grammar School works hard to nurture.

“We’re catering to the whole person,” says Fiona.

“We make sure that a student’s wellbeing is served while encouraging every young person to achieve their very best. We’ve got a good plan in place and it is working.”

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New school 2023-2024?

Do you need to secure an enrolment for your child in 2023 & 2024? St. Peter’s College Principal, Chris Black invites you to consider St. Peter’s College, either in Cranbourne or Clyde North. Whether it’s Year 7 or all Year levels through to Year 12, talk to us about your child’s schooling needs for 2022.

‘Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world’ St. Peter’s College Principal, Mr Chris Black outlines that “The 21st Century learner will need a skill-set of: critical thinking, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively & creativity.

St. Peter’s College strives to provide opportunities for our students to engage and excel in all of these areas”.

It’s A Big Decision “When selecting a secondary school for your child, you need to feel confident in not only what that school can deliver in Year 7, but how the school can provide a stimulating learning environment across the six years.

Our desire is for students to run excitedly through St. Peter’s College gates to commence their secondary schooling, and walk out at the end of Year 12, with confidence, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of positivity about their future lives”.

Individual Student’s Learning Pathways St. Peter’s College offers VCAL, VET and VCE study pathways, allowing each student to tailor their learning for their own career aspirations.

Campus Tours ”Campus Tours are essentially just as the name suggests - times when schools open their doors, when teachers get to showcase their classrooms, and when students act as guides”.

Whether it’s Year 7 or all Year levels through to Year 12, talk to St Peters about your child’s schooling needs for 2022.

“A Tour is an incredibly valuable resource, as it gives you and your child an idea as to what their potential ‘second home’ looks and feels

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Are held on Fridays or we can organise a Private Tour time to suit you and your family. Your place to attend can be secured via our website home page.

Book A Tour icon at www.stpeters.vic.edu.au CONTACT Did you know all of your enrolment requirements can be completed online?

Contact our Registrar Mrs Wendy Height through our website Enrolment Enquiries Form or visit our website Enrolments pages that are tailored to guide you through the process of Researching and Applying for enrolment. www.stpeters.vic.edu.au

Quality and care are the hallmarks of a Hillcrest education. All that we do centres on having our students become women and men of vibrant faith, sound character, lifelong learners, and active citizens.

“Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world” Our desire is for students to run excitedly through St. Peter’s College gates to commence their Secondary schooling, and walk out at the end of Year 12 with confidence, a sense of purpose, and feeling positive about their lives.

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Local art students’ contest success

By Eleanor Wilson Two students from Berwick’s Beaconhills College earned first prizes in their age categories in the Young Archie portrait contest held at Narre Warren’s Bunjil Place recently.

Year 11 student Shelby Holyoak and Prep student Sayul placed first in the competition, which invites budding artists between the ages of five and 18 to submit a portrait of someone who is special to them and plays a significant role in their life.

Sayul’s artwork was a colourful depiction of his two-year-old brother at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. He described the work as “my favourite person at my favourite place”.

“I went to the aquarium with my family. It was our first time going. My favourite animal was the eels,” Sayul said.

Shelby Holyoak was awarded first prize for a heartwarming portrait of her grandma, who she says “definitely deserves some recognition”.

“I recently learned a lot about how she grew up that I was never told because it was so sensitive,” she said.

“I don’t think she has got a lot of recognition [for what she went through] because she was scared to talk about it.”

Shelby said she hopes to pursue art outside of school, with a long-term goal of becoming an independent artist or a tattoo artist.

The Young Archie competition, which is part of the touring Archibald Prize, proved fruitful for the college, with Peter Nguyen from Year 11 and Year 6 student Vidusha named as

Shelby Holyoak’s winning portrait of her grandma.

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Sayul and Shelby took out their age categories in the Young Archies competition. 302638 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS runners-up in their categories, while Year 11 student Erin Hicks and Year 8 student Mikayla were named as finalists.

The students’ artworks are being exhibited at Bunjil Place alongside the Archibald Prize exhibition.

Shelby Holyoak’s winning portrait of her grandma.

WHAT’S ON CWA Creative Arts Exhibition Local Country Women’s Association (CWA) members putting on their annual Creative Arts Exhibition at the Cranbourne Public Hall Saturday 14 October 10am to 4pm and Sunday 15 October 10am to 3.30pm. Stalls, raffles, demonstrations and refreshments available. Entry is $5 for adults.

For enquiries please contact Joan Graham 0411640223 or go to CWA West Gippsland Group on Facebook.

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Multicultural Senior Citizens Groups Are you a senior citizen from a Greek, Italian or Hungarian background? Would you like to meet, socialise and talk with other seniors from your background? Would you like to make new friends?

At the John Pandazopoulos Public Hall at 76 Power Road Doveton, the Berwick and District Greek Club meet on Mondays from 10am. To find out more call John on 0413 411 220.

The Italian Corona Seniors Club meets at the same address on Tuesdays from 10am. For more information, call Francesca on 0411 295 792.

The Hungarian Seniors Seniors Group meets at the same address, on Wednesdays from 10am.

To find out more call Julius on 9544 9094.

These Seniors Groups and others at the hall will have been meeting in harmony together for the last 25 years next year.

Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club Line Dancing - Monday 9.30am - noon.

New Vogue and Old Time Dance - Tuesday 1pm - 3.30pm and second Sunday of each month 1pm - 5pm.

Carpet Bowls - Saturday & Wednesday 12.30pm - 3.30pm.

Bingo - Thursdays 11am - 2pm.

Community Day - First Friday of the month 11am - 2.30pm.

Indoor Market - Friday 4 November. 10.30am2.30pm.

Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club, 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne. For more information, call 0432 107 590.

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Join us for a fun, energyfilled morning. Get your rhythm, beats and tempo on during this free Children’s Week activity at Balla Balla Community Centre.

Drumming enhances general happiness, cardio health and feelings of well-being.

A delicious and healthy lunch will also be provided.

Become a member at Balla Balla to register for this African Drumming activity for children aged 8-12. For bookings and enquiries, please call 5990 0900.

Saturday 22 October, 10.30am-1pm at Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East.

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The Balla Balla Community Centre is hosting a kids African Drumming class on Saturday 22 October. 282649 John and Joe invite all hot rods and classic cars to attend their breakfast meet in the leafy main street of Berwick. Catch up with old friends and make new ones.

Sunday 16 October, 7am - 10.30am in Berwick.

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Little Flamingo Design Market The Little Flamingo Design Market is a monthly market that is held on the third Saturday of the month in Cranbourne West.

Visit the market to shop for locally-made cakes and slices, candles, art, jewellery, cards, homewares, aprons, bags, baby items and more!

Saturday 15 October, 12.30pm - 4.30pm at the Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Boulevard, Cranbourne West.

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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 gardens.

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

Royal Botanic Garden Victoria – Cranbourne, corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne.

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When: Saturday 15 October, 10am-2pm.

Where: Timbarra Community Hall, Parkhill Drive, Berwick.

For more information, call 9796 1970 or 9704 1863.

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There will be Latin, ballroom, street Latin, hip hop and more.

Free entry and everyone is welcome.

Free classes, demonstrations, special offers and sausage sizzle.

Registration is recommended.

Gift bag for the first 20 families through the door.

Friday 14 October, 6pm-8pm at 6/200 Sladen Street, Cranbourne.

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St Andrew’s Annual Church Fete Come to the annual fete to discover both bargains and treasures.

Books, cakes, preserves, crafts, plants, jewellery, bric-a-brac, activities, Andy’s Cafe and more.

St Andrew’s Berwick Uniting Church, Saturday 15 October 9am - 2pm at 105 High Street, Berwick.

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Getting job ready Thinking about entering or returning to the workforce, but you’re not sure where to start?

This session is just for you! Join Rahkee from the Casey Job Advocate as she gives you practical tips, advice and support to get you on the way.

Bring along your questions and resumes (if you have one).

Bookings essential. Call 9704 1863. Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Meeting room 112 High Street, Berwick, Monday 17 October, 10am-12pm.

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Berwick Cemetery Walk Join us at 10am on Sunday 30 October 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 ninety 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.

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Top five hiring mistakes TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH There can be few business leaders who are unaware of just how difficult it is to hire staff right now.

Not only do we have record low unemployment (around 3.5 per cent currently but in practice actually much lower since there is always a small cohort who have no interest in finding work anyway), but there is also a recognised skills shortage in many business sectors, e.g. construction managers, early childhood teachers, ICT (information and communications technology) and others connected with the hospitality sector.

Yet, despite this, hiring of new staff is universally poorly done which is costly enough ordinarily, but given the situation today can actually be downright damaging.

Here are five common mistakes: 1. Inadequate definition of the role There is no substitute for writing down what is required in a Position Description (PD).

It aligns expectations of the company and the candidate (and a recruitment agency if one is involved) and should define unambiguously the key responsibilities (not tasks) of the role as well as the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes requirements.

2. Lack of interview skills How many interviewers do you know have undertaken skills training?

It is unusual, yet doing so can significantly de-risk the chances of a bad hire.

Without proper training, interviewers often don’t ask the key questions that will determine

Take the time to identify a number of candidates when filling a position. whether the candidate will be a good fit for the role.

Mistakes include not verifying actual skills and experience, asking hypothetical questions and not clarifying exceptional role requirements, e.g. working outside of normal business hours and travel expectations.

3. Failure to align the candidate and the culture Really part of 2. above, but a common problem is placing too high a focus on specific experience and expertise and not enough on alignment of core values which is essential (take the recent issue with the hiring of the Essendon CEO for example!).

As a result, many companies ‘hire on skills and fire on fit’ when attitude and aptitude is so much more valuable.

In fact, I would go so far as to say that it is

actually beneficial to be missing a few skills since someone who ticks all the boxes may get bored.

4. Rushing the hire Analagous to the well-known saying “marry in haste, repent in leisure”, taking the time to get the right candidate is far more preferable than simply hiring someone so that the role is filled.

As with marriage, the partnership can be easy to get into, but extremely costly and painful to get out of, so better to wait and find the right one (not the perfect one!) and wear the shortterm pain for long-term gain.

Take the time to identify a number of candidates and verify that the role is right for both parties.

5. Insufficient consideration of remuneration This is a tricky one since getting it wrong can

have a number of bad consequences, so worth doing your due diligence upfront.

There are two key things to consider here: 1) what is the real value of the role (can be gauged by employing item 1. above, involving a recruitment specialist and/or market research) and 2) taking into considering how your existing staff are currently compensated.

Doing both may lead to an overall consideration of staff remuneration since employing someone external at a higher rate than equivalent internal staff may not end well.

You don’t necessarily need to be a top quartile payer since other factors such as culture and opportunity also matter, but equally paying below market rate is not likely to attract the right candidates especially in the current market.

Ian Ash is the managing director of OrgMent Business Solutions.

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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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“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.”

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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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It will be Australia’s first major expo focusing on providing land availability and housing solutions.

The House + Land Expo 2022 expects to welcome over 10,000 home buyers over the weekend of 15-16 October 2022 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Over 70 housing development projects will be showcased; properties will be sold via a ballot system and at live auctions.

“At the beginning of 2022, we observed that buyers in the market had great challenges finding land and accessing relevant information throughout their house and land buying journey,” says founder and CEO of OpenLot. com.au, Qi Chen.

This gave birth to House + Land Expo.

By bringing together developers, builders, and other service providers under one roof, the House + Land Expo aims to give home buyers essential house and land information, which Chen believes helps buyers get into their homes faster.

Powered by OpenLot.com.au, a dedicated one-stop-shop platform that connects buyers to off-the-plan estates and townhomes across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, House + Land Expo 2022 is the first of its kind focusing on providing land availability and housing solutions. Home buyers will have the opportunity to meet with over 50 developers, home builders, and other service providers, and access over 70 housing development projects – all in one place, over one weekend. And it’s completely free to attend.

OpenLot.com.au’s recent survey of over 60,000 platform users suggests that home buyers spend an average of six months finding the right house and land packages. The entire process could then take up to another two years, from signing the contract to settle-

ment. But this process is taking longer as the market changes, especially under current circumstances with the RBA lifting interest rates to combat inflation.

UDIA Victoria chief executive Matthew Kandelaars acknowledged there are issues with house and land availability, but that an investment in a new home brought significant long-term benefits: “The industry has been under enormous pressure to deliver given the challenges of the past two years and capacity constraints right throughout the development process. That said, now is a great time to purchase as the heat is coming out of the market and the desire for a place to call our own has never been greater.”

Mr Kandelaars will deliver the opening keynote speech on 15 October at House + Land Expo 2022. Joining Kandelaars are Ray White’s chief economist Nerida Conisbee, landscape designer Jamie Durie and social ccientist Nigel Dalton, ex-chief inventor at REA Group.

Major house and land developers and home builders have come on board for House + Land Expo 2022, including the Dennis Family Corporation, Porter Davis Homes, Satterley Property Group, Moremac Property Group, Latitude Real Estate, and GJ Gardner Homes.

The exhibitors have already committed to showcasing over 70 development projects and numerous new home designs at the expo, with some exclusive properties to be presented in the form of land releases via a ballot system and live auctions.

Further information about the exhibitors and program is available at houselandexpo. com.au House + Land Expo 2022 9am - 4pm, Saturday 15 October, 2022 9am - 4pm, Sunday 16 October, 2022 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Register for your free tickets at houselandexpo.com.au

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Cricket breaks up the monotony of Peter Zauner’s week.

Peter Zauner has long run in and put the ball on a length at Glover Reserve.

Proud Panther hits 350

By Jonty Ralphsmith He’s spent more years at the club than some of his teammates have had birthdays and on Saturday at Heatherbrae Reserve against Upper Beaconsfield, Peter Zauner will play game 350.

Each week since 1994, Zauner has steamed in and put the ball on the same spot, the length that’s too full to comfortably play a back-foot shot to, but not full enough to easily drive.

Long-time Panthers say they can’t remember Zauner, now aged north of 60, missing a game.

“He hibernates in winter and gets ready again for cricket,” Devon Meadows president Mick Floyd said.

“Every week he’s there – he doesn’t bowl a lot of second spells anymore, he just bowls through and he is still there chasing every ball.

“He is a great example for younger guys of how to compete and how to go about it.

“It is not win at all costs; you can be passionate and have that will to win, but there is a point you don’t cross and he knows where the line is.”

In his prime years, it was his potent bowling and hard-edged competitiveness that earned Zauner respect across the competition.

He captain-coached two premierships and for different parts of the journey, the rightarmer shouldered a huge chunk of the bowling load.

Zauner needed to be a strike weapon, tight disciplinarian and a workhorse that had the

Peter Zauner has always been a team-first operator. fitness to occasionally produce firepower.

The club has naturally evolved around him, but he still enjoys knocking about with the oldtimers, even if the body gets sorer than it used to.

Provided, of course, that’s the best thing for the team.

“There was an opportunity last year for him to come up to the ‘seconds’” Floyd said.

“It was the first time I had played with him in about 10 years and the first thing he asked

was ‘I’m not taking anyone’s spot am I’?

“He’s the sort of guy you build a club around.

“He has a great presence about him, wherever he plays, people look up to him as a player and a bloke.”

In addition to his reliable form with the ball, the metal worker has become handy with the willow in recent years.

Zauner has scored 10 of his 11 half-centuries in the last seven seasons, including an unbeaten ton to guide Devon Meadows to a thumping

semi-final win over Clyde in 2019/20.

There is no sign of letting age catch up with him either; last weekend he passed 50 and was tidy in claiming 1/22 off his seven overs.

Having achieved abundant team success at Glover Reserve after taking up the sport in his mid-20s, Zauner trialled clubs Brandon Park, Cranbourne and Mount Waverley, but it’s the love of Devon Meadows that’s sustained Zauner’s passion.

“It breaks up the mundane life of working full time and it’s something I look forward to each week,” Zauner explained.

“I plan to retire from work before I retire from cricket… I’m nearly there!”

He’ll be the third Panther to reach the milestone after Lincoln Hepburn (464 games) and Darren O’Brien (405 games).

ZAUNER’S DEVON MEADOWS CAREER: Games: 349 Wickets: 725 Best bowling: 8/31 Runs: 4912 High score: 108 Premierships: 4 2009 Devon Meadows life member inductee FIRST XI STATISTICS: Games: 232 Wickets: 517 Bowling average: 16.6 Runs: 2531 Batting average: 15.9

Heart and soul Jamieson chalks up 300 games in style

By Jonty Ralphsmith Melbourne City has celebrated skipper Scott Jamieson’s 300th game with a 2-1 grand final rematch win over Western United.

After losing the decider last year, Caseybased City was the dominant team at Aami Park on Friday night, getting three points over Western for the first time in their last six meetings.

Jamie McLaren looked to have the first goal of the match at the 13th minute only for VAR to disallow it, but City’s attack continued pressing.

Patrick Kisnorbo’s men broke through in the 38th minute, courtesy of a clumsy own goal as Western looked to clear a dangerous Matthew Leckie cross.

Then a switched-on McLaren gave his side breathing space when he closed down Western defender Leo Lacroix at the top of the penalty box, gained possession and found the back of the net.

The visitors got on the board late in stoppage time but City controlled most of the contest.

Western United’s James Troisi was set up in space and had a dangerous shot on target within the first 30 seconds of play, which Tom Glover scrambled to save.

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Heart-and-soul skipper Scott Jamieson has shared in many highs for Melbourne City over the last five years. 302644 Picture: AAP IMAGES about the focus remaining on the team in his milestone match, and injuries in defence saw him play as centre-back. ““I’m pretty sure the first thing that people think of me as is a sh*t-talker (who) chats sh*t or whinges,” Jamieson said ahead of the game.

“But on the flip side of that, I accepted that a long time ago that some people that don’t know me are going to think that.

“But what I do take a lot of comfort (from) and I’m proud of is the people I’ve played with and the people I work with know the real me and they know first and foremost I’m a pretty good person but I’m also a competitive person on the field.”

The 33-year-old made four Socceroos appearances between 2010-12 and he has been with City since 2017, playing 117 games for the club..

He has led the side to consecutive topof-the-table finishes and the premiership in 2020-21.

Kisnorbo highlighted the importance of Jamieson around the club.

“He’s fantastic in amongst the group and around the club – he’s a club person we’re very lucky to have,” Kisnorbo said.

“As the seasons have gone on, and the harder it gets, he’s the one that’s at the forefront of everything - that’s what a leader is, he hasn’t let his age determine what he does.

“He has taken that upon himself and tries to improve and get better.

“He’s always led from the front and what an honour to play 300 games at any level, so it is a real proud moment for him and his family.”

While acknowledging the significance of the milestone, the skipper did not want it to be a distraction for the side and assured that it was not a major talking point.

“I’ve always been of the opinion that it is something that is a great achievement, but it shouldn’t be the catalyst or reason for a team to go out and win a game,” Jamieson said.

“It hasn’t been spoken about internally, a few boys have congratulated me, but it’s never been spoken about in a team forum.

“If it was, I would dampen it down because it’s not about me, this is round one of the new season and a little sidepiece is an achievement by me but it’s not a main talking point within our club.”

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O’Shanassy leads charge for Storm

By David Nagel It is reflective of the attitude and impact of Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club Head Coach Simon O’Shanassy that he still gets excited about the prospect of welcoming the next generation of future stars to the club.

The 47-year-old is about to embark on the latest journey in a magnificent career in netball, when Storm welcomes players in 13’s, 15’s, 17’s and Open age-groups to its trials beginning this Sunday 16 October.

After 32 years in the game, and being Head Coach at Storm since 2005, O’Shanassy has never tired of imparting his knowledge and wisdom on the new crop of emerging talent that commit to the Storm each year.

“It’s always an exciting time, and that’s the great thing about this role,” O’Shanassy said.

“If you’re coaching the same people, year after year after year, you feel sometimes as a coach that your message is becoming stale, that the message is not getting through.

“But when these new players come in for the first time, you look at their body language, and expressions on their face, and you can see how excited they are.

“We are the starting point for the next phase of their netball journey, and that’s a responsibility we take on board.

“No matter where these players go, and whatever they achieve in netball, we want them to be proud that their time at Storm was the starting point of their elite netball journey.”

O’Shanassy has basically lived and breathed netball since being introduced to the game by his sister Kirsty at the age of 16.

As a player he represented Victoria for six years and was selected in the All-Australian Men’s squad at under-21 level, during which time he discovered his passion for coaching.

A switch from the courts of St Albans to the South Eastern suburbs, in 2000, began a hugely successful last-two decades in the game.

At community club level, he has coached Beaconsfield to four A Grade titles and has helped players at Cranbourne, Devon Meadows, Lang Lang, Pakenham and ROC to reach their full potential.

But it is at Storm where he has been a constant, since taking over the Head Coaching role in 2005.

“I was sort of thrown into it,” O’Shanassy explained honestly.

“Matt Lapsley was coaching Gippsland Storm, he invited me to come down, having played state netball with him, but circumstances made it impossible for him to continue.

“So, I put my hand up and coached State League netball which I felt was a good pathway opportunity…and 20-odd years later, here I am.”

While developing players is clearly his number-one focus – it’s in the Storm’s title after all – the 2006 season provided him with a career highlight.

Storm won the State League premiership, with O’Shanassy at the helm, defeating Ballarat by 20 goals in the grand final.

“That was the pinnacle of my coaching at Gippsland Storm for a number of reasons,” he said proudly.

“When I first came to Gippsland Storm, which was the merge of two clubs, from a junior and senior perspective the club didn’t really have any structure.

“Storm really wasn’t considered a successful club.

“But in such a short period of time, the club’s focus and purpose changed and we started to change the perception of what Gippsland Storm was.

“That 2006 season was a culmination of a lot of things.

“I’ve still got a framed photo at home of that team, and the 10 girls in that team epitomise what team is.

“They were 10 fantastic individuals, but they were so much more than that.

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Gippsland Storm Head Coach Simon O’Shanassy celebrates the achievements of Storm product Keeley Burgmann, who recently signed with Hawks VNL Championships. 302792 Picture: SUPPLIED

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Gippsland Storm Head Coach Simon O’Shanassy celebrates the achievements of Storm product Picture: SUPPLIED Keeley Burgmann, who recently signed with Hawks VNL Championships. 302792 “It was the perfect season, for all the right reasons, from a club and individual standpoint.”

O’Shanassy has also crafted huge team success at 15-Under Division One level in particular, winning roughly 80-percent of Autumn and Spring season titles at Waverley Netball Centre since the Storm moved its junior and senior squads to the venue in 2008.

But premierships, well the head coach sees them as merely a by-product of personal development at the 15-under age-group.

“That’s still my focus because I think it’s the age group where the girls need to be given particular attention with their development so they can take that next step into VNL netball,” O’Shanassy said.

“A lot of girls I have coached have gone on to play VNL netball, especially now with our pathway through Hawks VNL, and that constantly reminds me that my number-one role is to develop the girls and not necessarily win premierships.

“We have the word development in out title - Gippsland Storm Elite Development - so that is always the number-one priority.

“But I always say to the girls, if we can prioritise our personal development then success will take care of itself.”

O’Shanassy believes he has developed his own coaching style through the last two years of a pandemic.

“One thing I have learnt through Covid, is that netball is the perfect example of empowering young women, making decisions and problem solving, and teaching them really good life skills,” he said.

“My perception of what is important and how to connect with my athletes has changed.

“I’ve always been firm but fair, but it’s now about empowering these young women to believe in themselves and to know that someone believes in them.”

The head coach estimates he has coached almost 1000 players at Storm, with many players and support coaches going on to achieve at higher levels of the game.

And yes, he does have his favourites.

“I could write a very long list, a biography of how players have made me proud, and why

they make me proud, but I’d probably spend a week writing it,” he said laughing.

“All the players have been special in their own way.

“But in those early days, Lee Kitchin, Sam Hodge, Meg Evans, they all bring back memories and still stay in touch, which is the greatest sign of success.

“And now we have players like Keeley Burgmann, who has just signed with Hawks Open squad, and Eliza Molino, who has made state teams as well, and Sienna Green is another, but they’re all special.”

And O’Shanassy has already gazed into his crystal ball for the future.

“Olive Henry, at such a young age, her determination, behaviour, mannerisms, always giving 100 percent, always being respectful of her teammates and opposition, she was recognised

by Storm by winning our club award this year,” he said.

“Olive is 13’s, promoted to 15’s during the year, and I think if we talk in five years’ time…

Olive will be an absolute cracker.”

O’Shanassy believes being at Storm for so long, and adjusting to modern coaching, has been his greatest achievement.

“My greatest success is probably my longevity, seeing so many players and coaches come through, so many people that are committed to the club and want to see it succeed,” he said.

“Instilling our core values, our reputation, what we represent, inside and outside the club, is really important and something we take great pride in.

“The moment you, as a coach or an athlete, stop learning, developing or adjusting to changes, then you’re always one step behind the pack.

“That’s one thing that I have always prided myself on, over the course of time, always problem solving and trying to work out what’s best for the players and the team.

“We want our players to have the best education and the best opportunities and to be proud of their time at Storm.”

Gippsland Storm tryouts for season 2023 take place on Sunday 16 October and Sunday 23 October.

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Casey’s softballers were back in action this week with the women’s social competition, Women’s B Grade’ and ‘Men’s B Grade’ all in action.

In the social competition, MVP faced off against Berwick Chickasaw. MVP’s Vicki Giddens’ pitching kept Chickasaw quiet early before they got the game on their terms, some strong hitting from Carolyn Brook, Sharon Oates and Madi McDonald giving them ascendancy.

Chickasaw carried that momentum through to the second innings, shutting MVP out of the second innings, before excellent team batting in the third innings gave them a sniff but it was too little too late as Chickasaw won 6-4.

Meanwhile, the Cranbourne Comets defeated the Doveton Renegades 10-7.

Comets’ centre-field Coleen Sullivan was the Comets best and Vanessa Tolmie (left field) was the best for Doveton.

Both teams scored four runs in the first innings before Cranbourne got the jump with five runs in the second innings, giving it an unassailable lead.

The score also read 10-7 in the clash between reigning runners-up Narre Warren and the Cobras.

The Cobras were plucky in a match that went five innings, but Narre’s class came to the fore with Pam Rogers and Michelle Balme shining.

In B Grade, Berwick Cheyenne looked set for a comfortable win, up 9-2 ahead of Doveton’s third innings, before eight runs saw Doveton steal the game.

A young Cobras outfit got over the top of Cranbourne 7-4, with Rachel Steendam their best.

The men’s season opened with an entertaining 14-12 win for Cobras Grey over Cranbourne.

After two innings, the score line read 9-7 before five runs apiece in the final innings gave the Cobras the win.

Cobras Maroon won the other game 8-6 against Warriors.

It was a slow start for both sides with just two Cobras runs on the board after three respective innings.

A big fourth innings for the Cobras gave them a huge lead and even a last innings, six-run lunge from the Warriors could not overcome the slow start.

The women’s A Grade competition starts under lights at Sweeney Reserve on Wednesday 12 October.

Each week sees a double header being played with the first game at 7:00pm and the second at 8.30pm, both matches promise to be a great spectacle with the best women playing under lights.

On Saturday 15 October sees the start of our junior competition with games starting at 10:40am.

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Lions find a right recipe

By David Nagel Experience with the bat and unbridled youth and enthusiasm with the ball – Pakenham’s (2/164) recipe for early-season success continues to taste good after the Lions scored a thrilling three-run victory over Tooradin (161) at Rutter Park on Saturday.

The Lions have only had four batters walk to the crease this season, all experienced premiership players, with openers Jack Anning (33) and Rob Elston (67) once again building a platform after skipper Dale Tormey called correctly and elected to bat first.

Tormey (43 not out) and Jason Williams (13 not out) then did what they did in round one, taking over from the openers and guiding the Lions to the end of their innings without further loss.

The batting recipe has worked well, with experience camouflaging youth, but only time will tell if an influx of young bowlers will be able to handle the pressure, with stick in hand, when that mere formality occurs.

But the kids…well they’re already having a mighty impact with the ball.

Marcus Martini (1/28 off 7), James Close (2/37 off 8) and young leg-spinner Jordan Seers (3/21 off 4.5) took six wickets as the Seagulls’ batters chased hard for victory.

Tormey (2/17 off 6) and Williams (1/38 off 8) were also important, as was the run out of Cal O’Hare (4), but the trust shown in the youth is exciting for the Lions as they look towards the future.

Opportunity has knocked with injury to big guns Chris Smith and Patrick Lawson, and the departure of Zac Chaplin and Troy McDermott, causing a major restructure to occur.

“Obviously it’s not ideal that we’ve had a couple of guys not come up, but we move on and bring in some kids that bring a lot of excitement, and it provides us all with an opportunity to step up and perform,” said Lions’ coach Elston.

The Lions’ young bowling brigade has been one of the stories of the season so far, with Martini and Close building on steady first season’s last year.

And Seers is an emerging leggie, who is yet to play a handful of games.

“With Paddy (Lawson) missing it opens up an opportunity, and Marcus and James were regular members of the team last year, so cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

they’ve had a taste, but they’ve stepped up and are bowling well,” Elston explained.

“We had a plan in the pre-season to invest in our 16 to 20 year olds, we made a major focus of that, and Marcus and James are two of the boys that have really benefitted from that focus.

“Marcus has only taken three wickets, but two of those are two of the best players in the comp in Danners (Daniel McCalman) and Tom Hussey, and James has done really good as well.

“And probably the difference in the game was when Jordan (Seers) came on and took three for 20 when the game was on the line, so it’s exciting times for the club.”

Aaron Avery (35), Dylan Sutton (38) – who batted with a runner after an early bowling mishap – and Ben Parrott (29 not out) threatened to steal the 12 points, but Seers held his composure in the dying overs.

The young spinner took three of the last four wickets to fall, including the winning scalp of Kallan Braid-Ball (4), who took a mighty swipe with just two balls remaining in the match – but walked past one and was stumped by Elston.

“When things started to slip away from us a little, we’d take a wicket and we were able to stay in the game,” Elston said.

“They’re a very good team, no doubt the team to beat, but we were up for the fight because there’s always a good rivalry between the clubs.”

In other games in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier Division, Kooweerup (6/226) held off a brave challenge from Carlisle Park (7/207), Cardinia (6/170) proved way too strong for Officer (103), while Merinda Park (3/162) chalked up its first win of the season after the Cobras produced a rollicking run-chase against Clyde (8/160) at Ramlegh Reserve.

Just 26.2 overs were required for the Cobras to hunt down the Cougars, with Casey SouthMelbourne heavy-hitter Michael De Iacovo (58) showing his class in a breath-taking display of power-hitting.

De Iacovo smacked eight fours and three sixes to set an exciting foundation for the Cobras, who eventually cruised their way to victory.

All competitions in the CCCA face a busy weekend, with a double-header of one-dayers.

This Saturday marks the commencement of the 2022/23 Bowls Victoria Pennant Season and Cranbourne Bowls Club can’t wait to get things rolling.

This season marks the 59th year that the club has been in existence with a huge season planned as the club builds up to some massive 60th anniversary celebrations next year.

The club recently held its opening day where Chairperson Tony Collins welcomed special guests Cassandra Fernando, Federal MP for Holt; Pauline Richards, Victorian State MP for Cranbourne and Federal Senator, Raff Ciccone, and club member Brian Legg who raised the flag at the club in recognition of the first nation traditional owners of the land, the Bunurong people.

Collins made a passionate plea to his audience that the club desperately now needs funding assistance for major refurbishments and improvements to its main club house building, sheds and greens.

“We are a proud club, competitive and inclusive and we just want to be heard,” Collins said.

“This club is important for the local community and we need funding support

so that we can go on for at least another 59 years plus.”

But this weekend it’s all about the bowls with Doug Boggie having a huge job as Head Selector of weekend bowls, a role he returns to after a year off.

Five teams have been entered competing in Division 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8.

An influx of more than 20 new players will make the selection task more difficult but nothing compared to the last few years of Covid interrupted competition.

Derek Maguire will be Head Selector for mid-week competitions.

Derek and his Committee have entered four teams, two in Division 2 and then in Div 4 and 5.

Derek and the committee expect all four teams to make finals this year.

“We have got the players who can do the job,” Maguire said.

“Mid-week bowls is also an opportunity for new bowlers to start playing pennant and apart from each team making finals we want each player to be happy and just enjoy playing bowls.”

Good luck to our local bowls club at Cranbourne for an exciting new season of pennant!

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Bailey steps down after six years as Outer East leader Aaron Bailey has informed the clubs of the Outer East competition that he will be stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer.

In a statement sent out on Friday 7 October, Bailey thanked the clubs, partners and sponsors for their continued support over his sixseason tenure.

“Earlier this week I informed the Outer East board that season 2022 would be my last,” he announced.

“The decision to finish up has been a difficult one and is one I do with a heavy heart.

“It has been a privilege leading Outer East over the past six years.

“Thank you to all our clubs, partners and sponsors for your support across the past six years. ”I have enjoyed working with such a diverse and passionate football netball community.”

Bailey played a pivotal role in the merger of the South East Football Netball League (SEFNL) clubs and was a steady hand during the two Covid interrupted seasons.

And while he has announced his resignation, Bailey will continue to ensure the foundations of the 2023 season remain intact.

“Thank you to Tony Mitchell, the Outer East board and staff for their fantastic support and tireless efforts over the past six years,” he said.

“I am immensely grateful for the work they have done in an extremely challenging period, through Covid.

Aaron Bailey has stepped down after a six-year stint with Outer East. 182900 Picture: ROB CAREW “My focus over the next month or so will be to ensure a full and complete transition to the 2023 season.

“The CEO position will be advertised shortly, and confirmation of my finishing date will be provided in the coming weeks.

“Thank you all for everything you do for your clubs and our communities and for your support of me over the past six years.”

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