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Cleaning up after the floods

50 years of love

By Eleanor Wilson Narre Warren residents Greg and Eve Farley celebrated 50 years of marriage last week, in the same Narre Warren home they purchased as newlyweds.

It was 1971 when the young couple first locked eyes - Eve’s 21st birthday party in Hallam to be exact.

While it wasn’t exactly love at first sight for Eve, half a decade down the track the Farley clan extends to three children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Story page 8 Eve and Greg Farley with their 1972 wedding photo. 303177 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Double the roads

By Marcus Uhe Gembrook MP Brad Battin has declared that an elected Liberal National Government would invest $175 million to upgrade BerwickCranbourne Road.

The investment will see the critical thoroughfare duplicated from Thompsons Road in Berwick to Sladen Street in Cranbourne and comes in addition to the opposition’s $10 billion commitment to improving Victorian Roads over the next 10 years.

“After years of State Labor Government ne-

glect on our major local roads, this is a muchneeded upgrade to greatly improve road safety in one of the fastest growing areas in the state,” Mr Battin said.

“It is not only congestion residents are facing on their daily commute, but potholes, so this duplication in addition to the Liberals’ $10 billion plan to improve the state roads will ensure Casey’s road are finally looked after.”

Berwick-Cranbourne Road is a critical piece of the Clyde Road corridor, the main north-south arterial road corridor in the City of Casey, connecting Berwick, Clyde, Clyde

The council is seeking a duplication of up to 14 kilometres of arterial road, new signalised and upgraded intersections, new shared paths, new bus stops, increased bus frequency, pedestrian crossings, improved traffic management technology, and early planning and upgrades of Clyde-Five Ways Road and Ballarto Road to cater for future growth.

The population of Casey is expected to reach 550,000 by 2041, with Clyde and Clyde North alone expected to cater for more than 157,000.

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As population continues to swell in Clyde and Clyde North, the City of Casey is advocating for a mass upgrade of the corridor, calling on support from the State and Federal Governments to undertake a business case to deliver a costed plan for the project.

Eighty-eight per cent of responders to a city-wide survey undertaken by the council in 2021 said that road congestion is a major issue in the area and 84 per cent said that the Clyde Road Corridor upgrade was important to them.

Council Meetings Members of the community are welcome to attend the upcoming Council Meetings which are held in the Bunjil Place Function Room, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren.

Council Meetings start at 4.00 pm and are also live streamed through our Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information on Council Meetings or meeting minutes and agendas, please visit our website.

Upcoming Council Meetings: • Tuesday 15 November • Tuesday 13 December

Prepare your home for the fire season Now is the time to start thinking about preparing your property before the Fire Danger Period commences. Council issues permits to burn for: • fire prevention purposes, such as removing dead tree branches and other dead vegetation on properties over 4,000 square metres that could be dangerous in the event of an oncoming fire; and • agricultural purposes for properties in a bushfire prone area or subject to bushfire management overlay.

Our Planning Scheme provides exemptions from the need to obtain a planning permit to remove vegetation in specified circumstances to support the protection of human life and property from bushfire. To apply for a permit or for more information, please visit our website.

Reporting graffiti now easier and quicker To help make reporting graffiti easier and quicker, the City of Casey now offers direct reporting via a free app.

The Victorian Graffiti Register app enables users to report graffiti as soon as they see it and while they are on the move. The app, which is available from the App Store and Google Play, populates the location you are reporting from and allows you to attach photographs to your report. This helps our dedicated graffiti removal team to locate and remove the graffiti as quickly as possible. You can also lodge a request via our website or call our Customer Service Team on 9705 5200.

Council to continue with Casey Cardinia Library services The City of Casey will remain with the Casey Cardinia Library (CCL) service and support them in becoming a sector-leading library service as required under the Local Government Act 2020.

In October last year, both the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire Councils jointly announced that the CCL Corporation will be dissolved at the end of 2022, and both Councils participated in a joint expression of interest (EOI) process to assess what public library service providers were available in the market.

The Local Government Act 2020 requires the current regional library model to be changed in the coming decade with library services delivered to the community managed through an alternative legal entity governance model. After an extensive assessment and community consultation, Council identified that CCL is best placed to continue being the community’s library service provider.

As a result, Casey, with the support of Cardinia and the CCL Board, will continue with CCL as the Community’s library provider and will support CCL in becoming a compliant entity under the new Local Government Act 2020.

Cardinia Shire has selected Myli — My Community Library Ltd — to be their new library service provider. Planning for their transition has commenced and Cardinia libraries will join Myli on 1 December 2022.

Existing CCL members will be able to use their current library cards to borrow books at both CCL and Myli branches.

To find out more, please visit our website.

Protect yourself this grass pollen season Grass pollen season brings an increase in asthma and hay fever.

During the season, which runs until the end of December, a high grass pollen count and a certain type of thunderstorm can also trigger thunderstorm asthma. For people with asthma or hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever, thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life threatening. Protect yourself this pollen season and speak to your pharmacist or doctor today. To find out more, visit the Better Health Channel website.

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Casey culls 43pc of staff

By Eleanor Wilson City of Casey reports have revealed the municipality recorded a massive staff shedding last year, turning over 43 per cent of its workforce.

The rate is more than double the turnover rate from the 2020-21 year, and quadruple the rate of 10.07 per cent from 2019-20.

In a statement, the City of Casey attributed the large staff renewal rate to the discontinuation of several council services, including its Family Day Care services and Aged and Disability services.

The figures, which were disclosed in the Casey City Council Performance Statement for the year ending June 2022, also predicted departures will continue into the 2022/23 year as the Aged and Disability service review finishes its transition to private providers.

The decision to discontinue the services came with a huge price tag for the City of Casey, which spent almost $8 million on initial redundancy and transition costs.

This includes redundancy payouts for

The City of Casey attributed a 43 per cent workforce turnover to a number of service closures.

168 staff from the discontinuation of the Age and Disability services and 17 staff made redundant due to Family Day Care service closures.

Despite the high costs of redirecting the services, the council said the savings would offset the high costs within a three-year period.

“The City of Casey regularly reviews the services and programs we provide to ensure they meet our community’s needs and that we operate as an efficient and effective organisa-

tion that delivers best value for ratepayers and residents,” said City of Casey community life director Colette McMahon.

The council was reportedly spending $5 million per year to deliver the Aged and Disability services as of December 2021.

Ten-year forecasts found the costs were unsustainable, the council said.

The council also said the operating deficit of running its Family Day Care services would

have continued to escalate with a decreasing number of families and educators using the service.

The decision to stop providing family day care came after a steady decline in the number of educators and families using the service, council said, as well as the existence of several other family day care providers operating in the municipality.

Meanwhile, the decision to transition out of Aged and Disability services was made in December 2021 in response to Commonwealth Aged and Disability reforms, which are expected to impact the funding and regulation of a number of City of Casey services.

The City of Casey has appointed MiCare, mecwacare and Uniting AgeWell to deliver home and community care to the City of Casey’s residents, but it will continue to provide meal deliveries, community transport and volunteer transport services for vulnerable community members.

Specific statistics show the council paid an extensive $5.3 million in redundancy costs for Aged and Disability service staff members.

Scaled-down GP run goes ahead thanks to local police

By Marcus Uhe Despite no longer being a formal event supported by the City of Casey, a convoy of motorcycle enthusiasts conducted their own informal GP Run from Cranbourne to Phillip Island for last weekend’s Moto GP. Police temporarily blocked a section of the South Gippsland Highway at the Cranbourne Homemakers Centre in order to safely facilitate the send-off of hundreds of riders.

The council announced in July it would no longer host the annual event, citing cost pressures, the significant disruption to local traffic and concerns of local traders impacted by the closure of the South Gippsland Highway as justification.

Senior Sergeant at Dandenong Police Station Dave Hewett said the run was a good opportunity for police officers to mingle with members of the community and break down

the barriers between the general public and authority figures, particularly in light of Motorcyclist Awareness Month in October.

“We’re current running a motorcycle safety operation regarding correct licensing requirements, safe riding and wearing the correct clothing,” Senior Sgt Hewett said.

Operation Blackwire was launched on 27 September across Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong, targeting reckless motorcy-

clist behaviour on the back of unusually high numbers of injuries and incidents involving motorcyclists this year.

Forty-four motorcyclists have died on Victorian roads in 2022 as of Monday 17 October, an increase of 14 from the 2021 calendar year and 15 higher than the five-year average.

The total includes a man who died on Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road on Friday 22 July after he collided with a car.

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Frog Hollow Reserve in Endeavour Hills underwater on Friday morning. 303859 Picture: IAN PEGRAM

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Cleaning up after flooding

By Marcus Uhe The clean-up is underway after extreme rainfall forced a disruption to daily life across the City of Casey.

Water hazards on a golf course can be difficult to avoid at the best of times, but the downpour forced the Settlers Run Golf Course to close the back nine holes on Friday, as a number of holes were deemed unplayable.

In Endeavour Hills, the Endeavour Hills Rugby Club at Frog Hollow Reserve got away unscathed, despite the reserve being underwater on Friday morning.

Club president Jeff Lemalu said there was no damage to the clubrooms and facilities but some fixtures required rescheduling.

The Narre Warren SES unit received 43 calls for help across Thursday and Friday for primarily suburban street flooding, distributed in excess of 100 sandbags and assisted the council with setting up road closures, according to Unit Commander Damian Burns.

A large tree in Harkaway was also cause for concern after the soil became loose around its roots.

The Narre Warren SES Unit hard at work after a person’s house flooded. 303859 The unit also contributed in preparing sandbags for the communities in Victoria’s north. Some members went to Echuca and Shepparton to assist on the ground in the hardest-hit regions.

Despite the warnings, Mr Burns said the public still were not as aware of the danger as they needed to be.

Of particular concern was the persistence of motorists to drive through floodwaters, or

enter on foot.

“People see a nice flat puddle and they don’t realise that under the road can be eroded.

What has been a nice flat road that they know, they don’t know anymore. The bitumen can be peeled and potholes can present. Under the bitumen is clay, rock and sand, and that can easily be washed away.

“When the drainage system becomes overloaded it goes into the sewerage system and when that becomes overloaded it goes onto the road, which puts general health at risk.

You wouldn’t play in sewerage, so why would you play in flood water?”

Ahead of an expected wet summer due to the La Nina weather pattern, Mr Burns encouraged people to befriend their neighbours, who can be critical in assisting in emergency situations, and to pay close attention to information from emergency services.

The Narre Warren SES Unit, which currently services residents in the City of Casey, will be responsible for training the new volunteers at Cranbourne and Clyde. If you’re interested in volunteering, head to ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/ volunteer or call 1300 VICSES (1300 842 737).

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Growing pains

By Marcus Uhe

LENSCAPE

The onset of spring and prime conditions for vegetation growth threatens to rear its ugly head again for residents in the City of Casey.

The municipality was dogged last summer by overgrown grass and delays in the maintenance schedule on the back of extreme weather conditions in October and November, which were compounded by equipment problems and staffing issues faced by contractors.

Manager for city presentation David Richardson has announced contractors are still experiencing staff shortages and that sub-contractors have been called upon to assist during what is traditionally a challenging period for park maintenance. “We have been working with our contractors to improve the frequency of Casey’s park maintenance,” Mr Richardson said. “The majority of parks are now on a three-week schedule with the main road reserves going out to a five-week schedule.

“Parks that are missed in the schedule are prioritised to be cut in the next mowing cycle.

Hence the frequency of park cutting will be improved from last spring. This is always a difficult time of year for park maintenance.

The parks can also be too wet to access on the scheduled mowing week and hence miss a cycle while the grass continues to grow.”

Good start Narre Warren North Labor candidate Belinda Wilson was at Good Start Learning Endeavour Hills earlier this week to announce $500,000 from the State Government for upgrades and refurbishment, to create improved learning and play spaces. She was joined by Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister Ingrid Stitt to make the announcement.

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Extreme rainfall lashed the state on Friday, causing chaos on the roads. We uploaded some of the best photos to our Facebook pages to the amazement of readers, as motorists continued to defy warnings and drive though flooded rain.

Jackie Christie How many times do they have to say NOT to go through flood water.

Julie Smith It was really bad on my way to work in the morning but safe to still drive through but as the day went on and water had drained down out of the paddocks each side it was very deep in a couple of sections, so I’m glad they closed the road.

Some drivers were just maniacs flying through it so fast and not stopping to let oncomers pass in the middle safely.

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The Warneet Blind Bight Annual Mega Community Garage Sale is making a welcome return on Saturday 12 November after two years of Covid-19 enforced cancellations.

It is estimated more than 50 households will participate in this year’s event and hold their own garage sale, with all money raised going towards the operational needs of the Warneet Blind Bight Fire Brigade.

People wishing to visit garage sales on the day can collect a map with addresses for a gold coin donation from brigade members on Warneet Road.

Brigade members will be at the Blind Bight Community Centre car park from 8.30am to 2pm selling egg and bacon rolls, while a sausage sizzle will also be held at Warneet CFA station on Rutherford Parade.

A coffee van will also be in the car park at the centre.

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Money raised from the Mega Garage Sale will go to the Warneet Blind Bight Fire Brigade.

304002 Picture: SUPPLIED ticipants for their continued support of this event,” brigade Captain Hans De Kraker said.

Brigade treasurer Patricia Bourchier said

the event is one of the biggest fundraising opportunities of the year.

“We are a small community and so events like this really do bring everybody together,” Ms Bourchier said.

“This, and the car boot sale in March is always a good one. It’s so good for the community.”

Flyers will be distributed early October to all homes in Warneet and Blind Bight, with booking instructions for a $20 registration fee required no later than 31 October.

Residents are encouraged to register their garage sale by calling Warneet Blind Bight CFA fundraising on 0474 453 260, or email warneetbbfirebrigade@gmail.com Alternatively they can register via trybooking.com and go to BUY TICKETS. The event name is Warneet Blind Bight Mega Garage Sale.

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Residents object to waste

By Eleanor Wilson Frustrated residents are ramping up their objection to the waste transfer station proposed at the site of the Hallam Road Landfill.

Lynbrook resident Scott Watson has taken to fundraising platform Gofundme in a bid to produce a series of roadside banners to spread the word about the future of the tip.

As of Tuesday 18 October, the Gofundme page has raised more than $1600 for the banners, which he hopes will send a message to both residents and legislators.

The banners, which appear to be attached to residential properties, display a series of messages such as “your vote matters”, “no waste transfer facility” and “if this seat were marginal would we have waste forced on us?”.

“It’s important we let everybody know… it’s a great opportunity leading up to the State Election to get attention on the matter and make sure people consider their vote,” Mr Watson said.

“We want to put the word out there that we are angry and we need the State Government to know people aren’t going to just accept it.

“We just want to be listened to.”

The Hallam Road Landfill will be predominantly transformed into public open space once it reaches capacity within the next decade.

But controversy surrounding the site emerged earlier this year, when Casey Council released plans for the development of a waste transfer facility at the site, which would hold waste before being processed off-site.

It would also impose a 500-metre buffer on properties surrounding the waste transfer station, potentially impacting property value.

In addition to these concerns, residents say the area has dealt with unpleasant odours emanating from the site for long enough.

Mr Watson, who has lived in Lynbrook for 18 years, said he has experienced the foul odour from the landfill “periodically”.

“Lynbrook has paid the price already. We

Residents surrounding the Hallam Road landfill believe a new waste transfer station should not be established.

One of a series of roadside banners opposing the proposed waste transfer station. were promised parkland and instead we get 14,000 B-double trucks.”

While Mr Watson said residents opposed to the transfer station have “tried our best not to make it political”, he believes plans for the waste transfer station would not go ahead if the Narre Warren South electorate was a marginal seat.

“We talked about whether this would be happening in a marginal seat. That’s what it sort of comes down to. A lot of us are thinking

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Lynbrook resident Scott Watson believes the decision for a waste transfer station would not be made in a safe seat.

no, it probably wouldn’t,” he said.

The Narre Warren South seat has been held by Labor since its inception in 2002 and is classed as a safe seat with a leading margin of 10.4 per cent at the 2018 election.

Casey Council is currently working through 1043 public submissions to its draft plan for the landfill, many of which are objections, according to City of Casey planning and building manager Duncan Turner.

“Most of these submissions have expressed

concern with implications of the State Government designation of the precinct as a significant waste and resource recovery site in the State-wide Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan (SWRRIP 2018),” Mr Turner said.

Council has yet to determine a council meeting date for its decision on the Hampton Park Hill Development Plan, he said.

“Council will advise submitters of the date once it has been confirmed.”

Labor candidate spruiks $2500 fundraising lunch

By Eleanor Wilson Supporters of Narre Warren North Labor candidate Belinda Wilson can look forward to brushing shoulders with the candidate at an inner-city fundraising lunch at the end of this month.

That is, if they can cough up the $2500 per head price attached.

Tickets to the lunch, to be held in the Rialto Tower on Collins Street, recently appeared on booking website trybooking.com, advertising a “Narre Warren North Fundraising Lunch with special guest Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Richard Marles MP”.

Trybooking records also show Ms Wilson held a similar fundraising event with Trea-

surer Tim Pallas on Wednesday 12 October.

That lunch came with a slightly more moderate price tag of $1050 per head.

In response to Star News’ questions regarding the hefty price tag attached to the lunches, Ms Wilson said all donations comply with relevant legislation and disclosure requirements.

“My focus is on doing what matters for the people of Narre Warren North - making it free to become a nurse, removing the Webb street level crossing and delivering a massive upgrade to Hallam Secondary College,” she said.

Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North Timothy Dragan said the price of the fund-

raising lunch showed “that Labor don’t care about actually interacting with the community”.

“I don’t ever want to hear from Labor again that they’re for the working class and the Liberals are for the rich. This fundraiser proves the opposite,” he said.

Reforms made to the Electoral Act in 2018 ban anonymous donations above $1080 and require the donor and recipient to disclose donations above this amount to the VEC within 21 days, which must then be published on the VEC website within seven days.

As of Wednesday 19 October, booking for the advertised Narre Warren North fundraising lunch appeared to be closed.

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50 years for the Farleys

By Eleanor Wilson “Some of my family thought it wasn’t going to last,” said Eve Farley, nee Bonato, the daughter of Italian immigrants who settled in Dandenong in the late 1930s.

“We were married on Friday the 13th too,” Eve said as she reminisced on 50 years of memories with husband Greg.

Greg Farley, 73, tells the tale of a high-spirited young man, who would “gatecrash” a 21st birthday party in Hallam one fateful night in 1971, only to meet the birthday girl, his future wife.

At the time, Greg was a 22-year-old national serviceman who had just returned from two years fighting in the Vietnam war.

Eve, a beautiful 21-year-old with big bright eyes and a relaxed nature, wasn’t so keen on Greg at the beginning. He was too old-fashioned, she said.

That was October 1971. A year later, the pair would marry at St Mary’s Church in Dandenong.

Eve wore a beautiful lace-lined white dress and a long veil crowned with daisies. Greg had a beaming smile on his face as the two celebrated their nuptials at a reception in Kilsyth.

The newlyweds quickly settled in their first home, a distinctive ’70s brick house in Narre Warren.

It would be the same home they would raise three children, Brett, Belinda and Kaysie, in.

It’s also the same home they celebrated their 50th anniversary in this week.

Eve recalls the home being one of just six in the estate at the time. “[Narre Warren] has grown unbelievably.

You can’t imagine what it was like back then,” Eve said.

“Across the road it was just cows coming up to the fence … it was all farm land.

“Back then the highway had only two lanes.

The happy couple on their wedding day in 1972. 303177 There was nothing between here and the Hallam Pub,” Greg chimed in.

As Eve split her time between raising the children and working part-time in hospitality, Greg spent a loyal 40 years with the same locksmith company.

“As you can tell I’m not a fan of change,” he joked.

He’s also a passionate community man, liasing closely with the City of Casey throughout the years and helping out with Neighbourhood Watch, Dandenong Little Athletics and as the committee secretary for Max Pawsey Reserve, to name a few.

In 2008, he was made redundant from the

locksmith company he worked at for four decades and subsequently retired.

But it was the beginning of some of the couple’s most fondest memories.

First it was a two-and-a-half-month long trip to Europe, including Italy to see Eve’s relatives, plus another 20-odd countries.

Then it was Canada, China, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu - the list goes on and on.

A particular highlight was a family trip to Bali several years ago.

Greg and Eve shouted all 15 family members the trip for Christmas.

The one destination left on Eve’s bucket list

is New York City. She’ll visit next year with one of her daughters.

Greg will stay home and spend time with their eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

What’s been their secret to success over the last 50 years? It depends who you ask.

Eve will tell you it’s perseverance. Greg? “I just do what I’m told,” he says.

“Someone has to wear the pants,” Eve retorts.

While the couple share a matter of fact attitude to life and marriage, you only need to look at Greg’s phone lock screen - a picture of his dear ‘Evie’ - to see their romance lives on.

Support your local traders during level crossing removal works Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas and Rev. Ric Holland at Hampton Park Uniting Church.

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Labor has committed $50,000 to invest in the Hampton Park Uniting Church, if it is re-elected at the November election.

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas announced the church would reap the rewards of the funding to “secure the future of this important group”.

For years the Hampton Park Uniting Church has supported hundreds of people in the community – ensuring they get ac-

cess to support services, such as food relief, the community garden, free legal services and playgroups, Mr Maas said.

“The Hampton Park Uniting Church has a big heart – assisting locals who need a helping-hand. It’s why we’re going to make sure they have some of the additional resources needed to keep supporting our local community,” he said.

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Flooding at Centre Road Hallam Main Drain Reserve, Narre Warren South. 303403

Thompsons Road was closed at BerwickCranbourne Road in Clyde North due to the flooding. 303403

From page 1 Clyde Road, Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Clyde-Five Ways Road are all arterial roads managed by the Victorian Government.

Clyde Road ranked in the top 10 for on AAMI’s crash index for worst crash hotspots in Melbourne for the second consecutive year.

There were 265 crashes along the corridor, including one fatality, in the last five years according to the council.

The corridor acts as a border for the seats of Cranbourne and Berwick, which will come into effect on Tuesday 1 November ahead of the election on the Saturday 26 November and early voting opening on Monday 14 November.

Liberal candidate for Cranbourne Jagdeep Singh said his constituents would welcome the Liberal-Nationals investment.

“Speaking with local residents in Cranbourne and Clyde North, one of their main concerns has been the condition of Berwick-Cranbourne Road and the need for its duplication,” Mr Singh said.

The Labor Party removed the level crossing at Clyde Road and replaced it with a road underpass, which reopened to the public in February this year, along with an upgraded bus interchange at Berwick Station and new walking and bike riding connections as part of the level crossing removal project.

Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards and Labor candidate for Berwick Malik Zaveer were contacted for comment.

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Several roads across the City of Casey closed due to flooding last week, as heavy rainfall and flooding hit the state.

Figures from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) showed Berwick received half its average monthly rainfall in the 24 hours to 9am 14 October, recording 34mm of rain.

Local roads struggled to withstand the floodwaters, leading to the closure of several arterial roads.

Berwick-Cranbourne Road is closed due to road damage between Linsell Boulevard and Clyde Five-Ways Road in Clyde, first appearing on the VicTraffic website about 10.45pm on Thursday 13 October.

A stretch of nearby Thompsons Road was also closed due to flooding between BerwickCranbourne Road and Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road.

According to the VicTraffic website, flooding on the road was first reported around 6pm on 13 October.

A second stretch of Thompsons Road in Sandhurst was closed due to flooding, between the Western Port Highway and McCormicks Road.

Grices Road between Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Viewgrand Drive also succumbed to the heavy rainfall, with motorists encouraged to use O’Shea Road instead.

Around 2pm on Friday afternoon, flood water began impacting Hallam Road in both directions near Hallam Station. VicTraffic suggested motorists avoid the area and use Pound Road, the South Gippsland Freeway and the Princes Highway.

As of Monday, Heatherton Road, Doveton was blocked in both directions between the Monash Freeway and Stud Road due to flooding, while a section of Berwick-Cranbourne Road was still closed.

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Milinda crowned champion

By Hugh Pearson Like many people in Victoria, Milinda Dasanayaka is mad about cricket.

The Berwick Strikers Cricket Club president and player was one of the club’s founders and is still heavily involved in the club to this day.

Recently, Mr Dasanayaka was crowned Berwick’s local champion after he was nominated by the club’s committee.

“It’s a really good feeling because we have done so many good things in the last 10 years,” Mr Dasanayaka said.

“I’m so proud to get the award.”

Nominees received a wooden shield with the words ‘Berwick Community Award Local Champion’ engraved on the back.

The shields presented to the local champions were made by Berwick woodworker Chris Drysdale.

The overall champion also received an official shield with the winner’s name engraved.

Mr Dasanayaka said the award was a bigger reflection of the club and the work they do in the community.

“I had so many people helping us out in our committee and our club members and everyone to do these things,” Mr Dasanayaka said.

The club has grown to have 15 teams in 2022 since its inception in 2010.

“At first we only had one or two senior teams, and at the moment we have ten senior teams and five junior teams including girls’ cricket,” Mr Dasanayaka said.

He said he was keen to become involved in the community in Berwick.

“In Sri Lanka I played in the first XI at my school. After coming back to Australia when I finished my studies, we all came and settled and wanted to engage with the community and see what we can do sporting wise,” Mr Dasanayaka said.

Mr Dasanayaka said the readily available

Milinda Dasanayaka was crowned as Berwick’s 2022 local champion for his outstanding work and dedication to the Berwick Strikers and the community.

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“I was amazed at the sort of facilities we have. It can be sports grounds or equipment and it can be the support from the council and Cricket Australia,” Mr Dasanayaka said.

“We use these facilities to build these types of community cricket clubs and I think it helps the community.”

Mr Dasanayaka’s dedication to the club is a testament to his love for the game.

Mr Dasanayaka says putting all his extra time into the club is worth it.

“I’m an IT professional and my wife is in ac-

counting so along with three kids it gets pretty busy but we spare our time for the club and doing something for the community when we can,” Mr Dasanayaka said.

There are plenty reasons why people are drawn to the Berwick Strikers Cricket Club.

“We are trying to do a bit more than other clubs which is why we think our club is growing a bit faster,” Mr Dasanayaka said.

“We give kids more coaching opportunities, we’re growing girls’ cricket.”

Mr Dasanayaka said anyone is welcome to come down to the Berwick Strikers and have a go if they would like to.

The club has a diverse playing group who

all have one thing in common: they love to play cricket. “We want every community to come and enjoy the space of cricket and we want everyone to come and enjoy the game,” Mr Dasanayaka said.

Mr Dasanayaka said he and the club have a big vision for where the club will be in the future.

The local community champion says he hopes to see the club continue to grow, and he also hopes the club can have one of the biggest girls’ cricket community in the south-east.

“We want to be the biggest girls cricket community in the south eastern suburbs,” Mr Dasanayaka said.

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2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour will visit Cardinia Waters.

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At Beleura Village in Mornington, the event was enthusiastically attended by the resident syndicate group, whose connection with Tony Noonan Racing is well-known within the village.

The Beleura Residents’ Choir ended the event in a triumphant manner.

RCA’s successful proposal to secure the Melbourne Cup Tour this year, at the peak of the racing season, included many interesting facts about the areas in which these two villages are located and the historical links to the Melbourne Cup. Cardinia Waters Village is located on Racecourse Road, Pakenham, opposite the former Pakenham Racing Club site (now relocated to Tynong).

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Swimming to raise funds

By Marcus Uhe Forty swimmers from the Casey Cardinia Triathlon Squad will take part in the 2022 Casey MS Mega Swim on Saturday 22 October at Casey RACE to raise funds, awareness and support for Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

The team will be required to swim continuously for 12 hours with participants alternating shifts in the water at all times.

The annual fundraising event aims to raise $15,000 – vital funds that benefit people living with MS through the MS Go for Gold Scholarships, Financial Assistance Programs and providing services to directly benefit people living with multiple sclerosis.

Captain of the squad Charles Pragnell is keen to return to the event after two cancelled years due to the pandemic.

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The Casey Cardinia Triathlon Squad hit the water ahead of their megaswim on Saturday.

304189 Picture: SUPPLIED tunity to be part of a team,” Mr Pragnell said.

“You don’t have to be the greatest swimmer.

Some are coming back from injury or have their own injuries but are doing it just to participate.”

Members of the team range in capabilities and age, with the youngest participants still in primary school and the elders members of the team aged in their 60s.

Among those making a splash will be Mr Pragnell, an Ironman competitor preparing to jet to Utah next week, and Kelly Fitzgerald, who is on the comeback trail from a nasty cycling injury sustained late last year and is a constant inspiration for everyone at the club, Mr Pragnell said.

There’ll be plenty of support in and out of the water, with family and friends of those not participating in the swim lending their support by providing snacks and plenty of encouragement, encapsulating the spirit of the “village” that the squad resembles, according to Mr Pragnell.

MS Go for Gold Scholarships are awarded to people living with multiple sclerosis who wish to achieve a dream.

Scholarships are awarded in the categories of education, arts, travel, music, employment, and lifestyle and wellbeing.

MS Go for Gold award recipient Melanie Caple said receiving the award in 2020 was “like a dream come true”.

“MS Go for Gold Scholarship has allowed me the opportunity to update my computer and illustration software, so that I can draw digitally instead of having to create everything from scratch in a laborious way,” Ms Caple said.

The MS Mega Challenge event series is one of the fastest-growing community events in Australia with thousands taking part in regional, suburban, and metro events each year.

Founded in 2001 by Paralympian Carol Cooke AM, the MS Mega Challenge has since grown to swim, squash, racquetball and badminton events taking place across Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT every year.

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Liberals pledge to increase Nathdwara Centre capacity Hallam’s Nathdwara centre is the latest community centre to receive a funding pledge from the Liberals and Nationals ahead of the State Election.

On Monday 17 October, the LNP announced it would provide $150,000 towards upgrades for the centre if elected.

The Nathdwara Centre has over 400 members, and more than 2500 people who attend the centre on holy days.

In addition to being a place of worship and cultural education, the centre provides free food to those in need, including pensioners in the area.

The upgrades will allow the Nathdwara Centre to expand its shelter and increase its current ability to provide food relief to the wider community.

Gembrook MP and Liberal candidate for Berwick, Brad Battin said the centre provides a crucial role in the community and this commitment recognised that.

“The Liberals and Nationals acknowledge the critical role the Nathdwara Centre offers and we’re proud to be able to support that.”

Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North, Timothy Dragan, said it was a meaningful announcement that would deliver widespread benefits for the Nathdwara Centre and the wider community.

“The centre puts all of their effort, love and sense of community into the work they do, and that is something the Liberals and Nationals’ team and I are committed to supporting.”

The Liberals and Nationals have pledged $150,000 to upgrade the Hallam Nathdwara.

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Break through those barriers Have long waiting lists, finding an appointment time that works for you, complicated referral processes, cost, capped funding, travel time and paperwork, along with finding a therapist you connect with, stopped you from seeking support for your mental health?

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Put a smile on your face and encourage others Studies have shown that genuine smiling and positive mood is associated with a longer life.

The physical action of smiling can prompt a chemical reaction in your brain, prompting it to release important hormones including serotonin, endorphins and dopamine.

A vital chemical in the human body, your brain releases serotonin when you smile. This natural mood stabiliser is thought to help to control muscles, heal wounds and regulate sleep patterns. The movement of your facial muscles into a smile also triggers the release of endorphins in the brain. It will release endorphins in a process known as the facial feedback hypothesis. In a study conducted by the Journal of Nonverbal Behaviour, this concept

occurs when the positioning of one’s facial muscles feeds information to the brain and chemicals are released accordingly.

Whether it’s a real or forced smile, your brain doesn’t differentiate between the two.

If your mood is low but you smile, your body will process this sensory feedback and actually boost your mood by releasing ‘happy’ chemicals. Facial feedback hypothesis also works the other way around: if you have a scowl or frown on your face, your brain will interpret this as an instruction to release chemicals to make you feel angry or low.

Aside from serotonin and endorphins, which can also be natural pain relievers, smiling also triggers a release of dopamine in the body.

Often referred to as a ‘feel-good’ chemical, dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that can produce a good mood. Achieving something satisfying produces an increase in dopamine, resulting in feelings of satisfaction, pride, pleasure and motivation.

Ideal levels of dopamine can improve your focus, alertness and productivity levels, and it is also known to produce temporary feelings of euphoria. Dopamine also plays a role in maintaining healthy blood flow and a regular heart rate, as well as proper functioning of organs such as the heart, kidneys and pancreas.

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Putting your best foot forward to eliminate pain Did you know your feet could be the cause of all sorts of physical pains and problems in other parts of your body? This includes: ankles, shins, knees, hips and back.

Our feet are our foundation, they support our whole body and are involved in most of our daily activities, so if there are problems with the feet it’s logical it can set off a chain reaction throughout the rest of the body.

The way our foot hits the ground and propels our movement to walk, run, jump etc is critical to the way the entire lower limb functions and plays a key role in how the forces and stresses of movements are distributed through the joints and tissues of our lower limbs i.e. ankles, knees, hips etc.

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH Back in June 2001 when dot.coms were crashing, I found myself being made redundant for the first time in my life.

It was an initially terrifying experience as I had bills and a mortgage to pay and I knew that many software development and IT companies were cutting back.

It was clear that moving into a new role was not going to be a swift or easy task, so I decided to set about some personal improvement and determined to read the book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.

In this week’s article, I would like to focus on just one key part of the book and that is the value in distinguishing between urgent and important tasks.

The quadrants are labelled differently in Covey’s book, but imagine that we can assign each of the various tasks that we do into one of the quadrants pictured. How would it look?

Well, if you are spending time in Quadrant 1 (Q1) working on a task that is unimportant and non-urgent, there is a technical term for this and it is known as ‘wasting time’. Why spend any time here? Q2 is essentially about dealing reacting to stuff that really doesn’t matter and jumping to other people’s priorities.

A good example of this is when you are working at your computer and you have your email application open and/or phone on. In the midst of working, you get notified of an incoming message so you react and go to your email or phone to see what’s arrived only to

Imagine we can assign each of the various tasks that we do into one of the quadrants pictured. find that it is unimportant and/or irrelevant.

Q3 is where many people find themselves and unfortunately hard to get out from. These are tasks that are both urgent and important and must be dealt with as soon as possible.

These may include things like health issues, urgent customer complaints, pretty much any important task with a short term, impending deadline. We will all find ourselves working on

urgent and important stuff from time to time, but if this is sustained, it can lead to relationship damage and even burn-out.

So, no prizes for guessing where efficient and effective people spend a lot of their time – they work on important, non-urgent activities like: healthy exercise, planning, innovating, relationship-building and risk management.

In fact, this is the only antidote to getting

stuck in Q3, but the only way to get Q4 tasks done is to plan them in. If you don’t, then something more ‘urgent’ will always crop up and prevent you from taking the actions necessary to prevent getting stuck in the hamster wheel that is the domain of continual urgent and important tasks.

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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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said.

“They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.”

Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.

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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said.

Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said.

“I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way

Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.”

Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”

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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.

Dandenong Market Diwali Celebration Celebrate Diwali and the beauty of Indian culture through entertainment, arts and crafts, food and flavours at Dandenong Market. It’s the most colourful day on the calendar as the festival of lights shines brightly.

The market will come alive with high energy bhangra dancing, inviting visitors to try new moves in colourful Bollywood workshops, decorating hands with beautifully authentic henna and indulging in spicy, rich, flavourful and diverse Indian food from the Market’s own street food traders.

Sunday 23 October from 11am3pm at the Dandenong Market.

Corner Cleeland and Clow Street, Dandenong. 187739

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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.

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nections 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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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. 10.30am-2.30pm.

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

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Pearcedale Fire Brigade Open Day For the first time in a few years , Pearcedale Fire Brigade is able to hold its annual Open day.

Come down on 23 October for a free fun-filled day with jumping castle, face painting, coffee van and watch our volunteers doing demonstration activities.

Also bring your spare change as there will be a sausage sizzle and soft drinks/water for a gold coin donation.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, there is plenty of information available. There will also be community awareness for preparing your property for fire season.

Sunday 23 October 10am - 2pm at 26 BaxterTooradin Road Pearcedale.

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Join us for a free sausage sizzle and meet some other locals. This free family-friendly event will include some outdoor games, a toddler play area and provides a great casual setting to chat and socialise with others.

We will also have one of our local groups Aries Bolly Dance School coming along and inviting

families to have a go at some Bolly Dancing!

Kindly supported by the Lions Club of Cranbourne. Providing locals a casual setting in which to chat, socialise and strengthen our community.

Friday 28 October 5.30pm - 8pm at Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Boulevard, Cranbourne West.

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Narre Warren North Town Hall meetings An opportunity for residents to meet with state election candidates for the Narre Warren North electorate to discuss local issues.

A series of four town halls will take place over the next four weekends.

Location: Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre (10 Raymond McMahon Boulevard, Endeavour Hills VIC 3802). Livestream link: youtube.com/watch?v=t1OGjfY3PyQ Town Hall 1 - Saturday 22 October, 7.30pm 10.30pm

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Berwick Artists Society demonstration The demonstration to be held on Wednesday 26 October at the Old Cheese Factory, function room at 7pm. The demonstrator this month is Richard Campbell who will paint a landscape using acrylics. Richard has won many awards and his work can be found in celebrated art shows.

Members $12, guests $15.

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Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Creative Calm - Art Therapy Take time out for you to nurture yourself via a variety of art activities.

Join Katrina as you discover your creative side with Mandala drawings/suncatchers, affirmation cards/candles/jars, air dry clay bowls and more.

Venue: Multipurpose Room, Timbarra Community Hall, Parkhill Drive, Berwick.

Time: 10-11.30am.

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Kellapotha jumps to Shield stage

By Tyler Lewis It all started at the Berwick Inn. Current Casey-South Melbourne coach Will Carr organised a catch up with then Berwick star Ruwantha Kellapotha and on the conversational agenda: proper cricket!

Kellapotha quizzed Carr on whether he felt he was good enough to play ‘proper cricket’, after years of demolishing sides in the Dandenong District Cricket Association.

Carr squashed Kellapotha’s doubts and encouraged him to join Victorian Premier Cricket club Casey-South Melbourne.

Fast-forward to Monday morning, Carr – who played six First-Class matches himself – fittingly presented Kellapotha with cap number 869 ahead of his Victorian debut.

Carr kept the advice for Kellapotha brief; suggesting the leggie stick to what has been the foundation of his meteoric rise from local cricket to a Sheffield Shield debut.

“I mean because of our relationship we speak all the time, so it was nothing new… it’s just the same, it’s another game of cricket,” Carr said.

“Just enjoy the moment, embrace and enjoy it, trust your skillset and trust the work that he’s done.”

The crafty leg-spinner sent 37 Premier Cricket batters packing last summer at an average of just 15.59.

He faced few challenges in the step up to Victoria’s strongest competition and was prepared for the challenges that Shield cricket had to offer.

“The challenges will be as you go up levels you’re playing against higher quality opposition for longer,” Carr explained of his stars challenges.

“The margin for error reduces and diminishes, you need to be on your game to play and succeed against the best.

“I think that’s the challenge for any player that goes up and plays at the next level that you’ve got to be consistently better because the margin for error is smaller.”

Making a Sheffield Shield debut at (age) 31 is rare air in modern cricket, but Carr is hopeful it’s the beginning of a continued trend at Cricket Victoria, urging the state he once represented to play those who are good enough irrespective of age.

“I think that’s a bit of a shift Victorian Cricket is making at the moment, they’re putting more emphasis on Premier Cricket,” he said.

“They’re acknowledging the performances and that a good player is a good player, if they’ve got the skillset they (Victoria) feel is going to win those games of cricket, then they’ll choose them.

“Premier Cricket is a stepping stone for state cricket; state cricket is a stepping stone

It’s the beginning of a new journey for Hallam Football Netball Club. 280907 Picture: ROB CAREW

New era in Outer East

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A Shield cap and a hug from Casey South Melbourne coach Will Carr. for the national selection, so they’ve got one eye on that to see if they can develop the next national player.

“But at the same time, why can’t you play at the highest level regardless of the age you are.

“Maybe not in recent times, but certainly, you look at the Mike Hussey’s of the world…

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debuting for Australia at 30 or thereabouts, there’s other examples.

“You can still have a fair time in the game at 30 plus in cricket, why not… why not!”

Kellapotha claimed former Australian opener Cameron Bancroft as his maiden Shield wicket.

Hallam Football Netball Club has completed a move from the Southern Football Netball League to the Outer East Football Netball league.

Hallam required 50 per cent of votes but made the entry with ease, as senior Outer East clubs voted 19-3 in favour of the Hawks admission to the competition for 2023 and beyond.

Outer East Chairman Tony Mitchell welcomed Hallam – which will compete in the Division One flight – in a league statement released last week.

“On behalf of Outer East Football Netball we wish to welcome Hallam Football Club to our competition,” Mitchell said.

“After several meetings driven by the Hallam FNC, we are pleased to announce their inclusion into Division One of our competitions.

“The club is keen to grow and develop its youth and will be a welcome addition.

“We would like to thank all clubs for accepting our move and transition into the new league, we are really excited for a new challenge and we can’t wait to play some quality football against some very respectable clubs.”

The move for the Hawks comes with a rift of changes to the competition.

Beaconsfield’s netball side has been relocated into Division One and will be paired with Hallam in season 2023, therefore removing the bye.

Berwick has been promoted to Premier Division, making the Premier Division Netball flight a 10-team competition.

Hallam’s women’s team will enter in Division 2 of the Outer East Women’s Football competition.

The Hawks home ground will be Hallam Recreation Reserve, located on Frawley Road Hallam.

A new logo and new jumper will be launched by the club upon writing its next chapter in the Outer East competition.

Persistent rain causes delayed start to turf season

By David Nagel Turf cricketers from around the region are still waiting for the beginning of the 2022-23 season after heavy recent rainfall once again played havoc with pitch preparations.

Players from local clubs in the Dandenong and District Cricket Association (DDCA) – such as Beaconsfield, Berwick and Cranbourne - have been forced to cool their heels for a second-consecutive Saturday, with the season originally set to begin on 8 October.

Clubs such as Endeavour Hills and Noble Park are in the same position in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA), while Casey South Melbourne is yet to begin its campaign in the elite Victorian Premier Cricket (VPC) competition after making the grand final last year.

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weekend as well, with drying weather during the middle part of this week to be followed by forecast wet-weather from Friday through to Tuesday next week.

While turf competitions have suffered badly, the neighbouring Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) has not missed a day of play since beginning its season on Saturday 1 October.

The CCCA is played on synthetic wickets, meaning pre-preparation of the pitches are non-existent.

Despite the heavy rains of last week, the CCCA played a double-header of matches across the full range of its competition over the weekend.

DDCA administrators have already made adjustments to the composition of the season to allow a full-number of matches to be played.

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By Tyler Lewis “We all watch fighters, but I try and do my own thing – because you can’t always be like your favourite fighter.”

Pakenham sensation Melisa Murselovic isn’t hung up replicating the best fighters in the world, instead focusing on becoming one herself.

It appears to be a successful approach for the 16-year-old kick-boxer, who recently returned from the 2022 WAKO World Championships in Italy with a World Champion title.

Murselovic fell in love with the sport from early sparring sessions with her brother in the garage, before her dad encouraged her to head to the local gym to train.

There she met Peter Hatton, who has coached her for her short – but accomplished – career.

“I trained and fell and love with everything… the fitness, hitting the bag, I met my trainer – Peter Hatton – and it just blew up from there,” Murselovic said of her first session.

After being invited to represent Australia in Europe, Murselovic then endured a gruelling preparation period.

“I was of course over the moon, but from then I was training six days a week, doing everything I could to get fit and prepared,” she revealed.

“On September 24 we flew to Italy to do a five-day training camp before the fight which was intense, we were training three times a day for about two hours.

“I had a good team and good coaches to push me through when I was injured and tired and wanted to give up.

“I wanted to win gold for Australia, I wanted to represent my country and bring a medal home.”

Win gold Murselovic most certainly did,

Melisa Murselovic (right) with long-time coach Peter Hatton at Fighters Xpress in Dandenong. and it came with some difficulty, considering she needed to conquer much bigger opponents.

“I found out I was fighting Morocco first and I think the toughest part about both of my fights was fighting girls heavier than me,” she said.

“I think I was the lightest girl in my division… in the final I ended up fighting the US and she ended up being seven kilos heavier than me.

“But I had a game plan, listened to my coaches and ended up winning.”

The laconic youngster was sharp in announcing her end goal, but will ultimately never forget why she originally began fighting.

“Hopefully go pro one day… sign a contract with a big company and make some money,” she joked.

“Other than that, get fit, get strong, stay on top of my game and keep improving.”

The Murselovic family were extremely grateful to all the parties that assisted Melisa in achieving her goal.

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“Astro Rodrigues and Luke Draper for being in her corner during the fights, and Peter Hatton, who has been training her since she was nine-years-old.

“We also wanted to thank Fighters Xpress for preparing her physically for this big event.”

Melisa was thankful for her parents support and her sponsors: Allover Welding, RJB Construction, Fork One Motorsport Wheels and Tyres, Uncle Sam’s and Specsavers.

Cougars are off and running after big win over Vikings

By David Nagel Clyde (6/205) will now look to build on its slow start to the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier Division season after chalking up its first win against Carlisle Park (172) on Sunday.

Heading into the weekend, the Cougars had lost their opening two games to Tooradin and Merinda Park, and fell to a 0-3 record after Saturday’s crushing loss to Officer (6/174 to 66).

But the Cougars bounced back hard in a high-scoring contest against the Vikings at Carlisle Park Reserve.

After skipper Brett Reid won the toss and batted, gun-recruit Michael Vandort (69) joined forces with Jason Hameeteman (59) and Kane Avard (44 not out) to post a morethan-competitive score.

Vandort cracked eight fours and a six in his classy knock, with Hameeteman also in fine form with 10 balls racing to the boundary.

The Vikings threatened after tea, but fine bowling from Avard (3/42), Roshan Bandara (2/20), Nick Miles (2/31) and Nera Wanniarachchi (2/35) guided the Cougars home.

Clyde hosts Cardinia this week in the first two-day contest of the season.

Officer, Pakenham and Tooradin were the big winners of an absorbing double-header of one-day action on the weekend.

All three teams were successful in both contests – ending a hectic weekend of cricket in top-four positions on the ladder.

At the opposite end of the scale, Cardinia failed to trouble the scorers and face the very real prospect of missing some key personnel for this week’s first two-day game of the season against Clyde.

The Bulls had five players reported, mostly for umpire dissent, in a heavy loss to Tooradin on Saturday, with another being added to the book in Sunday’s game against Pakenham.

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The biggest positive to emerge from the weekend’s round of matches was the emergence of Officer, who banked their first premiership points since earning promotion from District Division last year.

The Bullants (6/174) rode a fast start to victory against Clyde (66) on Saturday, before defending for their lives in a one-run victory over Merinda Park (6/153 to 6/152).

Openers Chathura Imbulagoda (31) and Jaswinder Gill (45) set the scene for the weekend with a thumping opening stand, crushing the Cougars to all parts of the Officer Rec Reserve.

Jack James (36) then guided the Bullants to a winning score, before Cooper Pursell (3/23) and Jonty Bennie (3/10) piloted the home side to victory.

“Our openers got off to a flyer and really put them under the pump, and that really set

us up from there,” said Bullants captain Ash Smith.

“I think we were 80 off 11 or 12 overs, that set the platform and we didn’t need to take as many risks after that.”

If Saturday’s win was a romp, then Sunday’s win was a classic, with Gill (69) and Aiden Pipicelli (37 not out) steering the Bullants to a defendable target at Donnelly Reserve.

Pursell (2/24), Bennie (2/26) and Leigh Boyle (2/37) then stayed strong to bowl their team to victory.

Merinda Park needed two runs off the last ball to win, but Boyle pushed one through to keeper Nick Whitelaw who threw down the stumps to move the Bullants inside the four.

“We were cooked, but the boys never ever gave up,” Smith said proudly.

“It gets us into the season and now we feel

like we belong and we’re not here to be beaten.

“A lot of teams come up from District and get thumped, but we want to be super-competitive and challenge for the finals.”

Cambell Bryan (50) and Daniel McCalman (41) were best for the Cobras.

CASEY CARDINIA PREMIER SCOREBOARD SATURDAY Officer 6/174(cc) (J Gill 45, J James 36, CP Imbulagoda 31, K Avard 2/25, B Reid 2/29, N Wanniarachchi 2/29) def Clyde 66 (J Bennie 3/10, C Pursell 3/23, LB Boyle 2/12, A Pipicelli 2/18). Koo Wee Rup 8/167(cc) (C Bright 43, J Mathers 34, C Miller 29, T Bertrand 3/33, J Phillips 2/41) def Merinda Park 114 (L Bertrand 53, L McMaster 4/11). Tooradin 2/105 (TJ Hussey 64*) def Cardinia 104 (L Paterson 30, J Prosser 29, B Butler 3/21, K Braid-Ball 2/9, J Lownds 2/19). Pakenham 4/180(cc) (D Tormey 62, RG Elston 42, JP Williams 38*, S De Silva 2/30) def Carlisle Park Vikings CC 7/151(cc) (B Perry 53, JP Williams 3/35).

SUNDAY Tooradin 9/156(cc) (TJ Hussey 31, T Evans 27*, D Sutton 25, L McMaster 3/24, J Mathers 2/41) def Koo Wee Rup 136 (J Lownds 4/30, B Butler 3/36). Pakenham 3/142 (J Anning 67, D Tormey 43*) def Cardinia 138 (T Wheller 53, J Prosser 35, N Sadler 3/16, S Gramc 2/23, JP Williams 2/34). Merinda Park 6/152 (C Bryan 50, D McCalman 41, C Pursell 2/24, J Bennie 2/26, LB Boyle 2/37) def by Officer 6/153(cc) (J Gill 69, A Pipicelli 37*, T Bertrand 2/40). Carlisle Park Vikings CC 172 (B Perry 39, E Davies 31, K Avard 3/42, R Bandara 2/20, N Miles 2/31, N Wanniarachchi 2/35) def by Clyde 6/205(cc) (MG Vandort 69, JA Hameeteman 59, K Avard 44*, B Perry 2/36, S De Silva 2/45).

LADDER Pakenham 48, Tooradin 36, Kooweerup 36, Officer 24, Cardinia 24, Merinda Park 12, Clyde 12, Carlisle Park 0.

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Marion earns rare honour Cardinia Waters’ resident Marion Stevens received the ultimate accolade last week - being inducted into the Bowls Australia Hall of Fame.

Marion and her husband Bryan – both still active players at Cardinia Waters – flew to the Gold Coast where Australia’s best bowlers and contributors were celebrated for their achievements.

Stevens was one of only four new Hall of Fame inductees.

Having emigrated from England, Stevens elevated into rare territory, winning gold medals for Australia at the sport’s two biggest events, the World Bowls Championships and Commonwealth Games.

Those medals alone stamped Stevens as one of the greats of Australian Bowls, but her record - from grass roots to the elite level of the sport – is quite remarkable.

Stevens was Australia’s 37th capped women’s representative, debuting for the Jackaroos at the 1988 Bicentennial International Bowls event, before earning selection for the 1988 World Bowls Championships, in Auckland.

Stevens secured the women’s triples and fours world titles at that event, and then returned to New Zealand in 1990 to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the fours.

At club level, Stevens has won a staggering

19 Club Singles Championships and won the Victorian State Fours and Champion of Champions event as well, and has represented her State at many team events over her journey.

On the admin side Marion was on the State Selection Committee from 2001 to 2004, and on the National Selection Committee from 2001 to 2006.

She has put her selector’s hat on for Cardinia Waters this year, and is still playing pennant for the village.

Our region was well represented on the night, with Eric Sydenham from Narre Warren Bowls Club winning the Volunteer of the Year Award.

The Gazette will run feature stories on both Stevens and Sydenham in next week’s 26 October edition of the paper.

The 2022 Bowls Australia Awards Night Honour Roll COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Chirnside Park Bowls Club (Chirnside Park, VIC) VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Eric Sydenham (Narre Warren, VIC) OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR Ann Walsh (Mornington Peninsula, VIC) COACH OF THE YEAR John Rodis (West Dubbo, NSW)

CLUB OF THE YEAR Club Merrylands (NSW) BOWLER WITH A DISABILITY OF THE YEAR Serena Bonnell (Broadbeach, QLD) UNDER-18 FEMALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Taylor de Greenlaw (Cabramatta, NSW) UNDER-18 MALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Jack McShane (Club Merrylands, New South Wales) MALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Nick Cahill (Broadbeach, QLD) FEMALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Kelsey Cottrell (Broadbeach, QLD) INTERNATIONAL FEMALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Lynsey Clarke (Club Tweed) INTERNATIONAL MALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Aaron Wilson (Cabramatta, NSW) HALL OF FAME (HOF) INDUCTEES Marion Stevens, Dennis Dalton, Herbert (Bert) Sharp, Albert (Bert) Palm and Ronald (Ron) Tuckerman.

ELEVATION TO LEGEND STATUS (HOF) Karen Murphy (AM), Steve Glasson (OAM), Rob Parrella (OAM).

Marion Stevens was recently inducted into the Bowls Australia Hall of Fame at a lavish ceremony on the Gold Coast. 303888 Picture: BOWLS AUSTRALIA

Star News Group photographer ROB CAREW called into Berwick on Saturday to capture some of the new season bowls action.

Back to bowls for Berwick It was time to dust off the cobwebs and fine tune the skills as the Berwick Bowling Club came alive on Saturday for the opening round of the Bowls Victoria Pennant season.

The action was intense, with all teams looking to get off to a great start as the chase begins for crucial ladder positions in the race to next year’s finals.

There was no holding back for Berwick’s Cheryl Dawson on Saturday. 303393

Jan Lapinskas shows her style for Berwick.

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Jeff Janetzki helped the Berwick Division-2 team to an impressive win on Saturday. 303393 Pictures: ROB CAREW

Berwick bowler Mike Hodges shows impeccable balance. 303393

Karyn Mackie sets her sights on the kitty. 303393

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