Despite a downpour, nothing stops Pakenham from remembering those who died in the line of duty. This year marks 107 years since the end of the First World War, and from the local community gathered with Pakenham RSL to remember those who died in the Great War and all others who have perished in conflict before and since.
By Corey Everitt
Cardinia Shire Council is set to leave the future of Pakenham Golf Course up to those who can produce the best proposal, with the submission and assessment of interested parties likely to be the next stage.
The agenda for the next council meeting on Monday includes an item to endorse an Expression of Interest process by council officers.
This is not an endorsement of the continua-
tion of golf by the council; rather, submissions to the process will be confined to the three options previously endorsed by the council: continuation of golf, a sports reserve, or a public park.
However, if the process is adopted, it will heavily favour golf, as there are already interested parties in managing the course.
This follows the recent consultation on the three options, where the council revealed that 82 percent of over 500 survey respondents expressed support for golf.
Before the consultation, a feasibility study commissioned by the council found that the continuation of golf was viable and in demand.
Even though golf is heavily favoured, the council’s lack of direct endorsement precedes this proposed process to confirm whether any interested parties are organisationally and financially capable of managing the golf course.
The golf course has closed twice in the last several years due to financial pressures of running the course.
The continuation of the golf course comes with an estimated $1.7 million repair job to the irrigation system and the greens, which led to the most recent closure after the previous manager decided not to continue with their lease.
If the process is approved and finds a party that can manage the course with minimal risk, then the council is likely to endorse golf.
This item will be considered at the next council meeting on Monday, 17 November.
By Corey Everitt
A call for more staff and programs by Neighbourhood Houses has gained the support of the council, as more government funding is sought to meet the needs of the growing community.
Neighbourhood Houses Victoria has been advocating to the State Government for a direct increase in funding for the numerous services across Victoria that provide vital educational and social opportunities for vulnerable residents, from refugees to the elderly.
Cardinia Shire Council recently supported the campaign by writing to the State Government in support of increased funding, with an emphasis on growth areas.
The council supports a 25 percent increase to the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program, which provides funding to around 400 houses and networks.
The letter also supported an additional 25 neighbourhood houses being added to the ongoing State Government funding arrangements, as well as the development of a fund to establish 20 new neighbourhood houses in growth areas.
Currently, neighbourhood houses rely heavily on grants across all levels of government. A successful grant can determine whether a new project can go ahead or a new staff member can be taken on board.
Living Learning Pakenham currently secures grants from multiple sources, such as the council and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
CEO Audra Fenton is happy with the situation, but there is no doubt that an increase in direct funding would be beneficial.
“We are quite lucky, but we do cover quite a large population,” she said.
“If we could have a little bit more Neighbourhood House funding, that would mean we could
just expand services.”
Living Learning is looking to expand its work with children and young people, as well as education programs addressing mental health and addiction.
Outside of an increase to the funding pool, Living Learning will have to keep its fingers crossed on pending grant submissions to make these new programs happen.
Moy-Yan Neighbourhood House in Garfield runs many programs throughout the week, including a 24/7 food bank and weekly art classes.
The current problem for Moy-Yan is that its staff consists of just one person.
Manager Jen Belsar receives the standard funding that covers 25 hours a week, but works effectively full-time.
“We just need that extra manpower to grow,” she said.
“I think the demand for the services that we offer is certainly going to get bigger and bigger.”
The slack at Moy-Yan is picked up by an assortment of volunteers, such as their new project of an art space in the Garfield Community Gar-
den, which is being done in collaboration with many volunteers and the local primary school.
One more staff member would facilitate work that is becoming more vital each day. Moy-Yan caters to multiple demographics, from the elderly and to school groups. They fulfil creative wants and essential needs.
“Our food pantry runs 24/7, and that supports all demographics,” Ms Belsar said.
“There are a lot of families with young children, what are now being called the working poor, who are accessing our food bank.”
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to Fountain Gate Shopping Centre for its second year in providing essential services to those in need.
Last year, across Fountain Gate and Highpoint shopping centre, the Giving Machines accumulated $55,592 in donations for their charity partners and made 2323 donations across Melbourne.
With hundreds of meals being donated by the community and hundreds more amenities like hot showers, hygiene packs, backpacks filled with clean clothes and warm blankets or necessities for refugees.
The Giving Machines involves a vending machine like process, but rather than receiving a sweet treat or can of drink, participants have the opportunity to donate a specific amenity or several services from a range of selections. Similar to last year, the donation options are
extensive, ranging from filling a household’s empty pantry or covering the costs for a certain amount of meals for an elderly person.
Associated costs involved in establishing the machines are funded and organised by The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, which ensures that all donations go directly to the charitable partners.
Shar Balmes, the Church’s communication director says that as well as contributing significantly to those who are struggling to make ends meet, the machine also aims to bring a sense of fulfilment to those who want to do more to help, but ultimately don’t have the time.
“[Donors] get the opportunity to have that feel good moment of ‘I’ve helped someone in a time-poor society,’” said Balmes.
From her time volunteering at the site last year, Balmes reflected on the moments of generosity from children and parents that left a lasting impact on her.
“Parents had these teaching moments to be able to show their children ‘this is something
that we can do, what would you like to do for someone today?’”, she explained.
The church has locked in the same six charities and organisations from last year’s Giving Machine such as Foodbank, UNICEF, Blaze AID, Backpacks 4 VIC Kids, One Voice Mobile Showers and West Welcome Wagon.
But this year, they’ve also worked tirelessly during the year to add on two more charities, including Mummy’s wish, who support mums with cancer and Guide Dogs Victoria.
The launch will take place at Bunjil Place on Thursday 13 November at 7pm where charity partners, Casey Councillors and interfaith networks have been invited to celebrate this ongoing initiative.
The Giving Machines will be officially open to the public from 21 November in Fountain Gate Shopping Centre during opening hours and will run until December.
Victoria Police continues to investigate a shooting which seriously injured a Pakenham man in Doveton last month.
The 35-year-old was found by emergency services in the front passenger seat of a black Mazda sedan in Paperbark Avenue about 2pm on 30 October.
He was then taken to hospital with serious injuries to his lower body.
Armed Crime Squad detectives believe one or two other people were in the Mazda but left before police arrived.
Police are appealing for information on the
identity of the other people and their involvement in the shooting, as well as the travels of the black Mazda in the lead-up.
Detectives say the vehicle was seen just after 1.45pm that day on Harmer Road in Hallam, driving erratically with a black Holden.
“Witnesses have told police that occupants of the vehicles were involved in an altercation, including threatening each other with firearms,“ Victoria Police stated.
Detectives are yet to locate the Holden and are still working to establish its movements before and after the shooting.
They are also keen to speak to anyone who may know who the occupants of the Holden were.
Police also seek information on two other vehicles, a second black Mazda and a white SUV, who stopped near the black Mazda containing the victim on Paperbark Avenue and took items from that car.
“Investigators are urging anyone from the area who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.“
Detectives are treating the incident as targeted and that the parties involved are known to each other.
A 39-year-old Keysborough man was arrested in Cheltenham on 31 October in relation to the incident.
He was charged with reckless conduct endangering life, discharging a firearm at a vehicle with reckless disregard for public safety, discharging a firearm into a vehicle and possessing a firearm when an FPO applies.
The man was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 28 January.
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
Ears were flopping and tails wagging as the Australian Basset Hound Races was held on Sunday at Caldermeade Farm & Cafe.
While the weather just held up, the event featured more than 60 Bassets, some coming from NSW and Tasmania.
It’s a free entry, fun, community event that the public and the Basset Hound owners enjoyed... many smiling faces and laughs, a few mishaps with Bassets falling over their long ears but they got up to keep racing as they do.
A DJ provided music with many doggy songs. A few Bassets socialised on the way down the racetrack which is far more important to them.
This year the event had two sponsors, A La Carte Pet Food & Knose Pet Insurance that contributed to the prizes (no money).
Photos were kindly supplied by JAMES CAPOVILLA.
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By Violet Li
The city’s mega-project, the $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel, will fully launch on 1 February 2026.
A partial opening will begin in early December.
Hailed as the biggest network change since the City Loop 40 years ago, the Metro Tunnel links the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines in the south east with the Sunbury line in the north west.
Trains on these lines will no longer travel through the City Loop, instead running through a brand-new underground corridor with five new stations: Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall, and Anzac.
Why is the Metro Tunnel being built?
Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams said the City Loop is at capacity.
“What that means is that it’s effectively a significant barrier to us being able to add services around the network for generations to come, which is where the Metro Tunnel comes in,” she said.
“At any given point in time, there is a range of different infrastructure projects that we could do, just about every train line in the network. We’re always looking at what the next wave of projects is.
“But until you address the problem of the City Loop, the fact that that was at capacity, none of those other projects would really deliver the value that you’d want to see from them because they’re always going to hit that choke point at the City Loop.
“Now that we’ve done this and freed up that choke point, it then makes possible a lot of other things.”
When the tunnel opens to passengers on 1 February 2026, it will offer more frequent services on those lines: over 1000 new weekly services for the Sunbury line, and over 100 new weekly ser-
vices for the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. A “turn-up-and-go” service.
By then, as the City Loop has been freed up a bit, the Frankston line will return to the City Loop, running via the loop stations such as Parliament Station, Melbourne Central Station, and Flagstaff Station.
According to Victoria’s Big Build, this increase in services means passengers from West Footscray to Dandenong will have a train at least every 10 minutes all day, every day of the week. Peak services will be on average every 3 to 4 minutes for passengers between Watergardens and Dandenong.
Full timetables will be available ahead of February 2026, so commuters can plan their journey.
Ms Williams said the Metro Tunnel stands apart from other major rail projects around the world, even from Sydney Metro or London’s Crossrail, because of how deeply it is woven into Melbourne’s existing network.
Unlike those standalone systems, the Metro Tunnel is a fully “integrated network”, sharing tracks with suburban, regional, and even freight services.
“You can’t timetable it on its own,” the Minister said, noting that key interchange stations like Footscray and Caulfield link multiple corridors.
This means that when the State flips the switch on 1 February 2026, it won’t just be introducing a new timetable for one line. Instead, it will be retimetabling almost the entire metropolitan network, including buses, to align with the new rhythm of train services.
The project’s cost is $13.48 billion, excluding extra funding from the project’s major contractor. The cost has increased by around 23 per cent from its original budget ($11 billion) in 2016.
The planning work first started in April 2015, and the major construction began in August 2019.
By Violet Li
Botanic Ridge’s Jack Maillard has taken home backto-back world titles in sport aerobics and fitness, a feat that reflects years of dedication, discipline and mental resilience.
The 22-year-old claimed the individual adult male category at the FISAF International Sport Aerobics & Fitness World Championships, first in Belgium in 2023 and again this October in Prague.
Winning the 2023 world title in Belgium was, in Jack’s words, “a complete utter shock.” Coming into 2025, expectations were much higher from himself and from others.
“People were expecting me to win this time, and there was a lot of pressure on me,” Jack said.
“In my semifinal’s routine, I crumbled under the pressure a little bit. And I stumbled, and I was sitting in third after the semifinals, which was quite disappointing as I had all that pressure and so many emotions going into it.”
That disappointment after the semifinals, Jack said, you just can’t think about it.
“You just have to get over it, and you’re like, okay, that wasn’t my best routine, and I just have to do a better one tomorrow. That’s it.
“I did three routines at Worlds. I also had my trio in teams, so I couldn’t really be thinking about my placement for solo and let it affect everything else.
“And then going into day two, it was like, get my shit together and do a better routine, essentially. You have to forget and focus.”
That focus paid off.
He executed a one-minute-45-second routine of 16 international-level moves to a sped-up remix of Spandau Ballet’s Gold, earning him the gold again.
“When I did win, it was almost like a big relief more than anything,” Jack recalled.
“I was over the moon and extremely happy,
but also really relieved that I lived up to what other people expected of me, but also what I expected of myself.”
Jack’s story began with hip-hop at age five before moving into cheerleading and aerobics.
By age 13, he was already competing in his first world championship.
“Looking back, I’ve basically lived in the gym or studio my whole life, always training, always competing, always performing,” Jack said.
While his family wasn’t particularly “sporty”, their support has been unwavering.
“At the start, it was a lot of explaining because it’s such a niche sport. So not many people know what it is or have heard of it before, unless they did it at primary school,” Jack said.
“My mum and dad have always been my number one supporters, taking me to training, helping financially.”
Jack’s daily schedule this year would rival that of a full-time athlete.
Between six nights a week of training, coaching five days a week at schools and clubs, and studying toward a future master’s in osteopathy, his routine leaves little room for rest.
“Some nights I train for two hours, other nights it can be up to seven,” Jack said.
“It’s pretty intense training because I’m at the top level of the sport. It’s a lot of hard work and not much rest.
“Honestly, it was very difficult. I’ve never had this much on my plate before. It was definitely very challenging and mentally taxing at times, but I’m glad I stuck through it and did the whole year.
“It’s really taught me a lot about time management and when to push myself and when to let myself have some slack and have a rest day.”
Despite the relentless pace, Jack spoke with enthusiasm and little exhaustion.
Benji the kitten, who only one week ago was fighting for his life at an emergency clinic has sadly passed away at his home overnight on Wednesday 5 November.
Jess Mead, Benji’s owner who adopted him on 22 October said that the two month old kitten “lost his fight to stay” despite the impression that he was slowly recovering.
Just the week before, Mead, who’s a single mother and relies on a pension, had made online pleas for donations to help with Benji’s $5000 vet bill after he presented at an emergency clinic in a ‘collapsed and comatose state’ with ‘respiratory distress and hypothermia’.
“I feel like my whole life I’ve just had to be a very resilient person,” he said.
“I’ve always been very outgoing. I’ve always been happy to say yes, and with the mental side of everything, like I definitely have my days where I feel like I don’t want to do anything, and I just want to stay in bed all day because I need to rest.
“But at the end of the day, I always look back and think, what would little Jack think of me?
“I just want to make myself proud more than anything else. I know that not getting up and doing things, I won’t reach my end goal that I’m looking for.”
Jack’s journey hasn’t been without setbacks, multiple injuries, including torn hamstrings and a broken knee, yet his drive hasn’t dimmed.
“I’m really bad at keeping myself from injuries,” he said.
“Now I just make sure I warm up properly and try not to do any dumb things.”
Still, what keeps him returning to the stage is pure passion.
“I like the fact that it’s something other people can’t do, which is kind of egotistical. And as an athlete, you always want to be better than other people, I guess,” Jack talked about what he likes most about sport aerobics.
“It’s nice to be able to do things that no one else can do. And also, the fact that going on stage and performing, you kind of turn into a different person.
“You just let everything out and leave your heart on the floor, and you’ll see it in every other form of dance as well.”
What is sport aerobics?
Think of sport aerobics as a high-energy blend of dance, gymnastics and strength-based movement. Athletes perform explosive push-ups, jumps and flexibility skills in choreographed routines that must be both technically precise and entertaining.
Significant measures were taken to save Benji, including a blood transfusion from another cat named Teddy in Sunshine, who travelled to Casey after a social media call out for Benji’s blood type. He also needed an IV, oxygen mask and numerous medications.
Following a “miscommunication” Mead was under the impression her insurance would cover the costs but due to a 30-day waiting period of her pet insurance policy this was not the case.
After numerous exchanges with those involved, a resolution was met with the insurer and vet clinic.
Wherein according to Mead, the insurance covered $800 of the bill out of “good will”.
And then, with Mead’s efforts of crowdfunding on GoFundMe along with help from the vet staff, they were able to close the balance.
Now, Mead says that a Cheltenhambased pet charity will be covering the over $200 associated costs involved in losing a pet, including collection and cremation.
Despite the account closure at the vets, Mead says she’s hoping extra donations from the GoFundMe will help her with the gap payment she had to fork out through a loan during the original emergency visit.
As well as help her with a memorial piece.
“We are beyond upset and hurt from losing our baby miracle,” said Mead
“Hopefully the GoFundMe gets enough to cover a memorial piece for him.”
Despite a downpour, nothing stops Pakenham from remembering those who died in the line of duty.
This year marks 107 years since the end of the First World War, and from the local community gathered with Pakenham RSL to remember those who died in the Great War and all others who have perished in conflict before and since.
Pakenham SES, Pakenham Police, Chairo Christian School and Cardinia Shire Council were among the many groups who placed a wreath at the cenotaph on Tuesday.
Gazette photographer Stewart Chambers attended and captured this year’s service.
By Sahar Foladi
The Victorian Young Australian of the Year 2026 is based right in City of Casey, recognised for his impactful positive changes in the South East communities.
Abraham Kuol, a respected South Sudanese youth leader who co-founded the popular Black Rhinos and volunteers at Sandown Lions Club leads young people through sports pathways.
He was announced as the state winner at the evening of Thursday 6 November in a grand ceremony also attended by his family and partner.
“I didn’t even sleep that much, I feel very good,” he says.
“You never know what to expect; you just go into these moments. I was honoured to be there and nominated.
“I made amends with all possible outcomes, but it was incredible to experience that with my family and partner.
“My mum was tearing the whole time, it’s a testament to their resilience.
“With most migrant children in Australia, that’s the greatest thing you can do, showing their sacrifice and hard work was something.”
Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, his family fled the civil war in South Sudan to Australia for safety, where Kuol struggled with his identity and belonging.
Gradually, being part of the sports community he saw and heard a lot from people from all walks of lives who also mentored him.
Following the same pattern, that teenager has now won for his immense contributions amongst a competitive pool who were also nominated under the same category.
Other finalists were a scientist and disability advocate from Gnarwarre, a doctor and innovative scientific researcher from Craigiburn and a public policy advocate from Kew.
Kuol wants to be the one to lead by example
and calls onto others in the community to do the same and “lookout for each other.”
“I’m passionate about my work because I want to see the South Sudanese community to do well, to feel there isn’t a goal or dream, too big for them.”
He is in the last stages of completing his PhD in Criminology at Deakin University.
His interests include youth violence, risk, and protective factors for offending, and culturally and linguistically diverse young people.
Kuol has helped raise over $3.5 million for
programs to support African-Australian families and justice-involved youth.
He is one of the 10 recipients of a Westpac Social Change Fellowship scholarship 2025.
The fellowship provides up to $50,000 funding towards personal development for conferences, coaching, as well as overseas learning trips for professional development.
Out of all the 16 nominees across four categories, Mr Kuol was one of two South East finalists. The other was Springvale-based refugee support advocate Be Ha in the Victorian Senior Australian of the Year category.
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In today’s interconnected and rapidly changing world, teamwork has become an essential skill that children need to learn from an early age. Teaching children about teamwork fosters a collaborative spirit, enhances social skills, promotes effective communication, and prepares them for success in both their personal and professional lives. The following explores the significance of instilling teamwork values in children and the benefits it brings to their overall development.
· Collaborationandsharedresponsibility:Teaching children about teamwork instils in them the value of collaboration and shared responsibility. In a team, individuals learn to work together towards a common goal, pooling their strengths, skills, and ideas. By encouraging children to participate in team activities, they learn the importance of cooperating, compromising, and supporting one another. This helps them develop a sense of belonging, build stronger relationships, and understand that success is achieved collectively.
· Enhanced social skills: Teamwork provides an ideal platform for children to enhance their social skills. It exposes them to diverse perspectives, enabling them to understand and appreciate different viewpoints. When working with others, children learn to respect and value their teammates’ opinions, practice empathy, and resolve conflicts constructively. These in-
terpersonal skills are vital for building positive relationships throughout their lives, both personally and professionally.
· Effective communication: Teamwork facilitates the development of effective communication skills in children. They learn to articulate their thoughts, listen actively to others, and express their ideas clearly and respectfully. By engaging in team discussions and collaborating on projects, children become proficient in communi-
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cating their viewpoints, leading to better understanding and cooperation within the team. Effective communication skills are essential for success in all aspects of life, from personal relationships to future careers.
· Problem-solving and critical thinking: Teamwork exposes children to various problem-solving situations, encouraging them to think critically and find innovative solutions. Through brainstorming sessions and collaborative deci-
sion-making processes, children learn to evaluate multiple options, analyse different perspectives, and arrive at well-informed conclusions. This nurtures their ability to think critically, adapt to different situations, and solve complex problems collectively, skills that are vital in a rapidly evolving world.
· Preparation for future success: Teaching children about teamwork prepares them for success in their future endeavours. In today’s professional landscape, the ability to work effectively in teams is highly valued. Employers seek individuals who can collaborate, communicate, and cooperate with others to achieve organisational goals. By learning teamwork skills at an early age, children develop a competitive edge and a strong foundation for their future careers.
Teaching children about teamwork is of paramount importance. It equips them with vital skills such as collaboration, enhanced social skills, effective communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities. These skills not only contribute to their personal development but also lay the groundwork for their future success in various aspects of life. By fostering a teamoriented mindset from a young age, we empower children to become responsible, empathetic, and effective contributors to their communities and the world at large.
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A day at Aspire is filled with discovery. Morning play brings giggles in the garden and new friendships forming over sandcastles. Indoors, children paint, build, and explore ideas that spark imagination and confidence. Storytime becomes a moment of calm connection, while cooking, music, and movement turn learning into laughter. Every experience is guided by educators who see the potential in every child and nurture it with care and encouragement.
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We recognise parents as the first and foremost educators of their child, who, before students have even begun school have learnt to be curious, ask questions and investigate their world. They have learnt from their parents the importance of being responsible, respectful and safe. At St James we strive to continue this work and partner closely with parents to further build on this solid foundation, focusing on the development and promotion of the whole child.
This year we implemented the Resilience Project which staff, students and families have really valued. Students speak about moments of gratitude in their day, practice mindfulness and understand the importance of empathy for others.
Excursions are also highly valued, with our whole school recently visiting the Royal Melbourne Zoo to kick start their biological sciences unit of learning. It was a great day with lots of stories shared.
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New technology that significantly improves the surgical treatment of breast cancer has arrived at West Gippsland Hospital (WGH) in a first for the Gippsland region.
Thanks to local charity A Girls Day Out, the Scout technology will enable precision identification of tumour depth and location, increasing the likelihood of complete cancer removal.
Using the technology, radiologists can insert a tiny reflector into the breast to mark the tumour.
The procedure can be done weeks or even months before surgery.
Previously, a thin wire was placed through the skin. This meant the procedure had to be timed for the day of surgery and, as the wire could not be inserted at WGH, patients had to travel with the wire in place.
A Girls Day Out organisers raised the money for the equipment at their 2024 event.
WGHG has since conducted extensive trials and stakeholder engagement to ensure it purchased the most up-to-date and effective technology, and that the treatment could be delivered safely at West Gippsland Hospital (WGH).
WGH Breast Cancer surgeon Chere McCamley says: “This is a very exciting step for us. We are building a really strong breast cancer team here and we have a strong focus on keeping all of our breast cancer patients, male and female, in Gippsland for their treatment.
“The Scout means we can decouple radiology from theatre so patients can have this small seed inserted at any stage before surgery. There is less discomfort for patients and less anxiety around travelling on the day of surgery. It’s fantastic. It’s world class technology.”
“It also helps us invest in long-term sustainability by training volunteers and improving delivery systems so we can support even more peo-
South East Water general manager Strategy and Stakeholder Karen Lau said the program aimed to support grassroots organisations mak-
“Food insecurity is a challenge in parts of our community, and we’re proud to support projects that deliver practical help where it’s needed
“This grant is about more than food parcels, it’s about community, dignity and connection.”
The We All Eat project is one of 20 initiatives supported through South East Water’s 2025 Community Grants program which has now provided more than $600,000 to nearly 100 community
To learn more about the program and see the full list of 2025 grant recipients, visit: southeast-
By Sahar Foladi
The Hussainzada extended family are grieving for a beloved mother and seven-year-old son who drowned in Dandenong Creek’s stormwaters while visiting a Doveton park.
The pair were found more than a kilometre downstream near Allan Street bridge.
Saleha Hussainzada, cousin of the 33-yearold Fariba Hussainzada, has told Star Journal that Farzad, the eldest of Fariba’s three children, sprinted out the car as his mother opened the door.
“She told her mother to look after her other two children and she will go after Farzad.
“Her four-year-old is asking for her mother, questioning she went to the hospital why isn’t she back yet?”
As Fariba’s mother looked on, she lost sight of the two after the bushes near Dandenong Creek.
She called her other daughters, oblivious to the incident, relaying what had happened.
Ms Saleha says her cousin, an extremely caring and loving mother, sacrificed herself for her son.
They were pulled unconscious from the water at Allan Street.
Police officers performed CPR at the scene, but the pair could not be revived.
Victoria Police believe that the woman had “went to the aid of the child and also got into difficulty”.
Both Fariba’s mother and sister had to be taken to the hospital as they fell unconscious, stricken with unexplainable grief.
Fariba’s sister, in shock and unable to speak, had forgotten what had happened.
Fariba leaves behind her four and one-yearold kids, husband Hamid Hussainzada, mother, sisters and a large extended family.
“My father (Fariba’s uncle) is very strong. I’ve never seen his tears, he always tells me to be strong, but from that incident onwards he is crying every day,” Ms Saleha says.
“They are like his own daughters, since their father passed away in Afghanistan before they came to Australia.”
Ms Saleha says this tragic incident “shouldn’t have happened.”
“It’s got nothing to do about not knowing how to swim. I know a lot of people in our Afghan community lack swimming knowledge as is the case in other CALD communities but this is a wider safety issue.”
She says the Doveton park, without any fences to the creek, should be reviewed by City of Casey Council.
“The area (near the creek) is very steep so even without rain, anyone can easily slip and fall.”
A further three people have drowned at Dandenong Creek in the past 18 years, including a three-year-old boy at Dandenong Park in 2014 and a 12-year-old boy in 2008.
In2016,acyclistonDandenongCreekTrailnear Eastlink crashed and drowned in the waterway. City of Greater Dandenong Council installed a
tall 25-metre fence at the Dandenong Park after the drowning of the three-year-old Ishnael Baqaie, but it was later said to be not long enough by then-councillor
Matthew Kirwan, as reported previously.
Other areas surrounding the large Dandenong Park remain without a fence, including a walking trail just above the creek.
Dandenong SES unit controller Daniel Pastean has filmed videos warning people to stay well clear of the waterway, even when it appears to be a benign trickle.
“I filmed those videos when the creek was at high volume. But generally it’s not a safe place to play or be near.
“I urge people not to go near the water’s edge or the levee banks, which have been engineered to keep the water within the banks and not into streets and people’s homes.
ter, with unstable footing – it’s easy to get caught up in and to fall over as well.
“The water is not exactly fresh either.”
Greater Dandenong Council held a minute’s silence at its meeting on 10 November, hours after what mayor Jim Memeti termed a “terrible tragedy”.
The community, Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams and La Trobe federal MP Jason Wood passed their condolences to the Hussainzada family in social media posts.
Police will prepare a report for the State Cor
By Justin Schwarze
An off-season of change at Pakenham brings excitement for a year of opportunity.
The Warriors’ men’s program has seen a number of new faces enter the doors at Cardinia Life, spearheaded by new coach Aron Pantano.
Notably through the frontcourt, Pakenham has bolstered its stocks with size, versatility and skill.
Naaman Hightower joins as a high-motor big with an impressive knack for operating around the rim.
Hightower, a 6’7 forward, has previous Big V experience with Keysborough and Western Port, before earning spots in the NBL1 interstate at East Perth and Bankstown.
In the 2024 NBL1 East season, Hightower averaged solid numbers of over 13 points and nine rebounds per game.
He’s recovering and returning to play from a torn achilles that he suffered early in 2025.
“I have a great relationship with Nae,” Pantano said.
“He’s a Swiss army knife, he really offers us an interior presence but he’s also been working on his outside game.
“He is such a skilful forward/centre.
“He can guard one through five and he’s super athletic.
“Yes he’s coming off an injury but I’ve seen the work he’s put in, he’s chomping at the bit to get to Pakenham and be a part of it.
“He’s the ultimate professional, and as far as standards and culture go, you couldn’t find a better player.”
Alongside Hightower, the Warriors also put pen to paper with Ryan Batte, a lethal scoring forward with a deep bag of offensive moves.
Batte averaged just under 22 points per game for Shepparton in the State Champ Men this season, shooting a blistering 41 percent from deep on nearly five attempts a game.
Standing at 6’6, Batte slides in as a three-level scoring forward with slick handles and an elite pull-up jump shot.
But some of his best work comes on the other end as he can also be extremely disruptive defensively with averages of over 10 boards and two steals.
“Similar to Nae, he’s a Swiss army knife with a very different skillset,” Pantano said of Batte.
“I don’t think we’ve seen the best version of Ryan yet, he’s someone I’ve had an eye on for quite a long time.
“When healthy, he’s an MVP candidate in this league and he’s probably the best two-way player in the league in my opinion.
“We’re really excited in what he can bring on both ends of the floor, he’s going to lead us defensively but also carry some of the load offensively.”
In the midst of an outstanding CBL campaign, Cal McNiff also signed to join Pantano’s troops next season.
McNiff has looked comfortable and dominant as a lead guard for the Country League Warriors as he is currently putting up 23.8 points per game in a dominant start to the new season.
“What a talent he is for someone so young,”
Pantano said of McNiff.
“He’s so athletic, so raw and just a natural scorer.
“We want to get Cal in world class shape, we want to really challenge him at the defensive end.
“He’s going to have a lot of opportunities this year.”
Coming across from Warrandyte, Pantano has brought two of his star Venom players with him.
Pakenham has welcomed Jackson Dean and Sean Bierniacki for 2026, both of whom were massive parts in Warrandyte’s run to the Division One grand final last season.
Dean, a Division One All Star Five member, brings more ultra-efficient on-ball scoring in the frontcourt as a guard.
Dean was second in the competition in scoring with 24.9 points per game on 59 percent shooting.
Bierniacki is a combo guard in every sense of the term, as his facilitating and perimeter shooting make him a dual threat with the ball in his hands.
Last season for the Venom, Bierniacki averaged over 21 points and led the league with 8.1 assists per game.
He’s currently playing professionally in Norway with averages of 19 points and seven assists.
Matt Berkec will return to the blue and gold as the talented centre re-signed with the club.
The new faces will take some time to mesh and learn to play together, but under Pantano the Warriors are ready to compete for a title in the
State Champ Division after just missing finals in 2025.
“We’re going to play very up-tempo, we pride ourselves on the defensive end,” Pantano said.
“We feel like we have the offensive prowess that we’re comfortable with.
“Our bread and butter is going to be at the defensive end, 40 minutes of hard nosed defence, we really want to suffocate teams over that 40 minutes.
“Our job is to be in the best shape we can possibly be in.
“World class shape is our standard, the guys are already doing things they’ve never done conditioning wise.
“It’s going to pay off in the long run, I believe the fittest teams are always in the game.
“We’re going to fight to the end every game, we’re definitely focused on the defensive end and offence will take care of itself with the style we want to play.”
The senior men will also maintain a close relationship with the Youth Men, a bond Pantano was adamant about keeping strong.
He noted a link between the sides would make the men’s program as a whole stronger.
“It’s super important, we want our youth players to have a team to play for, a team to inspire to be a part of,” Pantano said of the dynamic between youth and senior.
“We want to work really closely with each other, Braden (Venning) and I have already brain-
CARDINIA WATERS BOWLS
Midweek Report
Both midweek sides had healthy wins against two Berwick sides last Wednesday.
Side one currently holds top spot on the ladder after a successful trip to the Berwick green.
Heavy rain on the long weekend saw the turf greens closed, and the players were sent to the undercover synthetic green for their games.
Keith Lewis’s rink was best on the day winning 25-13.
Well in front at the lunch break, Keith cruised to an easy win, playing with Cathy Swinkels, Kerry Lewis and Paul Brindle.
John Van Vugt skipped the other winning rink for Cardinia Waters winning 24-14.
Two fours and a three gave them the impetus to control the game.
John played with Ashley Graham, Jill Naylor and Stuart Tokely.
Cardinia Waters are the only undefeated side in their section and play Keysborough at home next up.
At home and also playing a Berwick side, Cardinia Waters side two had a strong win getting the points on all three rinks.
Michele Bondfield had a very good win 28-14, playing with Gary Bondfield, Jenny Edmonds and Peter Mitchell.
From a slow start they hit their straps after lunch winning nine of the next 11 ends to close out their opponents.
Marie Stephenson’s rink had a game of three parts.
After leading early they then surrendering their lead by lunch, only to regain it and power away in the afternoon.
They won 27-18, a result of many multiples.
Ian Kennedy’s rink also had a four-shot win.
With scores level and three ends to play, his players dug deep to get the points.
Ian played with Robert Mitchell, Therese Mitchell and Lorraine Devine.
Next up this side plays away at Mulgrave Country Club.
They also sit in second place on the ladder.
Saturday Report
The inclement weather that graced Southern Victoria over the past week played havoc with Saturday Pennant Bowls over many parts of the State.
Our two sides were listed to play games which ended up abandoned because of overnight and continual rain on Saturday.
The side two game was first to go when the Berwick green keeper declared the greens closed at 11am on the morning of the game.
The side one game was abandoned at 1pm due to continuous rainfall, and the amount of rain shown on the BOM radar, still to come.
The side managers were in agreement that the game is abandoned and the points are shared.
Side one next plays Clayton at home and side two have an away game at Glen Waverley.
Both Cardinia Waters Saturday sides are in second place on their respective ladders.
Thursday Night Triples
Team Birnie kept their unbeaten record intact after another strong win to take first prize.
Team Knight collected second prize and the ladder remains the same with Team Birnie on top followed by Team Lewis and Team Edmonds.
Despite its Premier, women’s and junior games being washed out on the weekend the Pakenham Pumas still had cause for celebration with the State 4 team showing great character to steamroll Mulgrave on Sunday.
PUMAS CHARGE HOME TO DEFEAT
MULGRAVE
Pakenham Pumas State 4 side showcased their trademark determination and energy on Sunday, coming from behind to claim a strong 9–5 victory over Mulgrave at Mulgrave Baseball Club.
Mulgrave opened the scoring in the first inning with a sharp single that brought a runner home, setting an early tone.
But the Pumas soon found their spark in the third inning, turning patient at-bats and smart base running into runs.
Ollie was hit by a pitch to bring in the first run, a wild pitch added another, and Jacob Gruis came up clutch with a single to drive in two more; pushing Pakenham into the lead.
Mulgrave refused to back down, rallying in the bottom of the third with a burst of their own to reclaim a 5–4 advantage.
But the Pumas weren’t done with yet.
In the top of the fourth, the visitors exploded with a five-run inning, capped off by a hard-hit single from Ollie that plated two and gave the
Pumas the lead for good.
Lance Llandado was solid on the mound, working through four innings and allowing just six hits and five runs (four earned) while striking out two.
Andrew Hemmes closed things out in relief, firing a clean final frame to secure the win.
At the plate, Ollie led the charge with three RBIs from a perfect 1-for-1 outing, while Gruis continued his consistent form with two hits from three at-bats.
The Pumas were relentless on the bases, swiping an impressive 10 steals, with Hemmes, Ethan Hamilton, Liam, and Jay Mazurek each collecting multiple bags.
The team also turned a slick double play to back up their pitchers.
It was an all-around team effort that highlighted the Pumas’ speed, pressure, and persistence; qualities that will make them a force to watch as the season rolls on.
STATE 3
PUMAS SHOW GRIT DESPITE TOUGH DAY AGAINST MULGRAVE
It was a challenging outing for the Pakenham Pumas State 3 side on Sunday as they faced a strong Mulgrave outfit, falling 12–0 in a game that tested the team’s resolve.
Mulgrave wasted no time getting on the board, taking advantage of early opportunities with a series of well-timed hits and patient atbats in the opening innings.
A groundout plated the first run before a double cleared the bases for three more.
A single soon after stretched the lead as Mulgrave built early momentum.
The home side continued to press in the second and third innings, adding runs through a mix of hits and walks.
Despite the mounting pressure, the Pumas’ defence produced a bright moment with a crisp double play that drew cheers from supporters.
Mathew Howden took the ball to start for Pakenham, battling through two and a third innings.
He gave up six hits and nine runs (four earned), while striking out one and walking seven in tough pitching conditions.
Howden also showed composure at the plate, collecting the team’s only hit of the afternoon.
While the scoreboard didn’t go their way, the Pumas continued to compete hard through every inning; showing the kind of grit and spirit that will serve them well as the season rolls on.
-Jessica Moulding
WITH DAVE NAGEL, JONTY RALPHSMITH, JUSTIN SCHWARZE AND BLAIR BURNS
DAVE: Hi boys, it’s my first day back after three weeks on holidays and well done on keeping the ship afloat while I was gone. The Steve Smith of the Pakenham Gazette, Jonty Ralphsmith… JONTY: Sorry?
DAVE: …was the interim leader in my absence.
JONTY: Okay, I wondered where you were going with that.
DAVE: Don’t worry Jonty…there’s no sandpaper involved. Let’s get into it boys. Jonty, what was your best action from a wet and soggy weekend of sport?
JONTY: My best action is a little bit left of centre, but the most significant piece of action is Cricket Australia’s swift action to ban ‘side-arms’ for junior cricket. It needed to happen and will hopefully lead to more safety and more conversations around the appropriate use of them. Also, a big shoutout to the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club after naming Ben Austin as its 12th man in all grades for the rest of the season.
DAVE: It was a shame the rain came on the weekend because there had been so much effort put in to paying tribute to young Ben.
JONTY: And Cricket Australia has announced an Australia-wide Ben Austin Round for the weekend after next I believe.
DAVE: Jonty, your point last week was spot on. When something like this happens at the elite level it sort of doesn’t feel real, but when it happens at a level that all community cricketers play on a weekly basis; it really hits home. It’s just so sad what happened. Blair, your best action please mate?
BLAIR: I watched a bit of AFLW and WBBL on the weekend, with the WBBL starting its season. The Hobart Hurricanes chased down the highest score in their history, a target of 182 in a T20, and best action goes to English player Danni WyattHodge, who smacked 90 off 52 balls. She put on a 143-run partnership with Nicola Carey and hit the ball to all parts. It was some really good hitting and it was great to have the WBBL back up and running.
JUSTIN: (Chuckles in anticipation) Boys, we all rubbed our eyes and looked twice this morning after seeing the Pakenham Warriors CBL score against Sale. The headline could read “Cal McNiff 42, defeats Sale, 40.” The actual score was Pakenham 154 to Sale 40, one of the biggest wins I have ever seen in basketball. Pakenham scored 46 and 45 in two quarters, scoring more than Sale did for the whole game. It’s probably the equivalent of losing a cricket match by 500 runs in an innings, or winning a footy match by 50 goals. And when we talk about Josh Giddey we’re normally talking best action, but he was on the receiving end of one of the nastiest cross-overs I’ve ever seen. From a basketball point of view, it was definitely best action…just unfortunate that our boy Josh Giddey was on the receiving end.
DAVE: Hey Juzzy, when you saw the Pakenham v Sale score, 154-40, were you thinking someone might have scored 80 or something like that? 42 to McNiff, 36 to Mitch Zeunert, and five others scoring double figures…that’s a pretty even spread! When a cricket team goes large with a huge score, or a footy team does the same, I always want an individual to have dominated.
JUSTIN: I was…and it’s probably the only disappointing thing from a scoreline like that; a big individual score would have been brilliant!
BLAIR: One of the Ararat boys scored 68 against my Hamilton not long back, and a Hamilton boy had 48 in the same game. But the total score was nowhere near as high as what Pakenham’s was; that’s a really nice spread across the board.
DAVE: Boys, my best action was the four days of the Spring Carnival at Flemington. I’ve had a few weeks off so really got to immerse myself in the carnival more than I usually would. There are people like commentator Francesca Cumani and trainer Willie Mullins that have been to just about every big race meeting in the world, and they rate the Melbourne Cup Carnival as the best there is in the business. My best action goes to Jamie Melham, formerly Jamie Kah, who became the second female to win the Melbourne Cup and
the first female to take out the cup’s double; the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup, when she booted home Half Yours for the Tony and Calvin McEvoy stable. Jamie has always been a gun jockey, but she lost a lot of admirers when she, her now husband Ben Melham, Ethan Brown and Celine Gaudray, who are also now partners, got caught having a party in Mornington during Covid. They all copped lengthy suspensions, three months if I remember correctly, and it just came across as not passing the pub test. Since then she has also been in a coma after a horrific fall, and she’s fought back magnificently from that, because a lot of people thought she was done and dusted. She’s back where she belongs now, truly recognised as one of the greatest riders in the country and she’s thoroughly deserved that accolade. It was a brilliant ride, one of the best ever in a cup, and is my best action for the week.
JUSTIN: There are two big local cups coming up too shortly Dave; the Cranbourne and Pakenham Cups.
DAVE: There sure are Juzzy; the Cranny Cup is on Saturday 22 November, coming up real quick, and the Pakky Cup is on Saturday 13 December. It’s a great time of year if you love your horse racing, with Cranbourne and Pakenham trainers doing well during the Spring Carnival.
UPDATE ME
DAVE: Juzzy, what’s been happening in CCCA premier while I’ve been away?
JUSTIN: I spoke to Clyde captain Trevor Bauer last week after a massive win over Pakenham, where he scored a century, and he believes the fourth spot is really up for grabs this year. Tooradin, Cardinia and Kooweerup are almost locks, but Pakenham is the team that usually fills the top four and they’ve started terribly…they’re seventh right now. Clyde is excited by that proposition and if Bauer keeps batting like that, they’re a huge chance of playing finals. A win against Pakenham was a 24-pointer for Clyde; a bit like we have crucial ‘eight-point’ games in footy. It’s a huge boost for them and gives them the advantage right now.
JONTY: Even though Pakenham is seventh, is the last finals place between Clyde and Pakenham right now?
JUSTIN: Absolutely…
JONTY: There’s no way Upper Beaconsfield, Officer or Devon Meadows can make it?
JUSTIN: Upper Beaconsfield got absolutely thumped by Cardinia last week; beaten outright and it was over and done with early on day two. Officer is winless and Devon Meadows’ only win was against Officer last week. I see it between Clyde and Pakenham for fourth place.
DAVE: Good summary mate. Blair, fill me in on Turf 1 in DDCA?
BLAIR: The top teams are the ones to be expected so far, but the one that I’ve been going on about for a while now is Hallam Kalora Park. It was a surprise to see them start the season with an outright loss against Berwick, and getting bowled out by Springy for 86, but they bounced back with their first win of the season last week to sit just outside the four, and you’d expect them to continue on, although they’ve got Buckley this weekend.
JONTY: Buckley’s chance of winning! (Boys laugh)
JUSTIN: You’re on fire with the one-liners today Jonty.
BLAIR: Apart from that, Berwick has really impressed me so far, they’re on top of the ladder, yet to lose, and brothers Jarryd and Toby Wills have started the season on fire. Toby had a 10-wicket match and has taken 14 wickets at 7.93…
JONTY: Willed his team to the top of the ladder (boys laugh again).
BLAIR: Another dad joke from Jonty!
JUSTIN: Hallam Kalora Park must have read LTS a couple of weeks ago because Blair was not kind to them at all.
BLAIR: I was a bit hard on them, I will admit that, but it was pleasing to see them get their first win on the weekend. It will be a really good test for them this week against Buckley Ridges, the backto-back champions who will take a lot of beating again this year. Beaconsfield have also started well.
DAVE: How’s Mr Tormey been travelling?
BLAIR: Very well; started with an 89 and has been consistently good…just like the rest of the Bucks’ top order.
JONTY: In Warragul and District Dave…Catani is undefeated!
DAVE: You said that with some shock and excitement in your voice.
JONTY: Well, they missed finals last year; they were expected to potentially take a step forward this year, they’ve picked up some recruits, Cody Miller from Kooweerup being one of them, and their one-day form has been absolutely sensational, even though we all understand that upsets happen more frequently in one-day cricket. But they legitimised their credentials as a contender with their first day against Western Park. They bowled them out for 134 and Catani was 0/51 in pursuit overnight, before it got washed out. Unfortunately they didn’t get the win they so richly deserved, but I think they are a team to take seriously. Their bowling attack has held them in good stead, but they probably haven’t had a batter yet
who has torn apart a match. But the spread of talent to get batting time in the middle has been quite impressive to start the season. The other big talking point at this stage in WDCA is Drouin, the 2024/25 runners up who have just one win from four games. They have struggled in the one-day format but their coach Norm Berry has put a strong emphasis on playing two-day cricket, and that marries up with their results where they have not put enough runs on the board but batted in a way that would have given them a strong foundation to launch if there were more overs. I think the way the ladder sets up, they’ll find a way into the top four once the grind of two-day cricket begins. But their start leaves them with very little room for error.
WASHOUT PROTOCOL
DAVE: Blair, back in the old days I used to jump for joy when there was a washout at the cricket. You start cracking cans early, the form guide comes out, maybe a deck of cards as well, and some blokes would even rub an old cricket ball on their whites while playing cards so their wives thought they’d spent a bit of time in the middle. Please tell me the modern-day cricketer still has the same thoughts?
BLAIR: Absolutely we do, not much has changed for us. Being captain of the threes, I can’t outwardly show my excitement at a washout, but we’re all pretty keen to get down to the pub. The general rule is; a 12.30 start at the cricket means a 12.30 start at the pub; a parma and fair few beers, the horse races are on, and a few of the boys were winning a bit of money.
DAVE: What pub?
BLAIR: The Harp of Erin in Kew, so a shout out to them for looking after us. A fine establishment with a few pokies out the back if you’re that way inclined as well.
DAVE: Jonty, your first thoughts when you found out you had a washout? Extreme disappointment or…
JONTY: Yeah, I was disappointed because I didn’t play Melbourne Cup weekend either, I wanted to play, but I think this post on our club Facebook page sums it up quite well. “Games today are declared washouts, all players can choose from the following options. 1) Go to the club; beers, races, darts, kelly pool. 2) Go home and spend quality time with your partner. 3) Go home and catch up on jobs around the house. 4) Go to the club; beers, races, darts, kelly pool. 5) Go to the club; beers, races, darts, kelly pool. Note: If you land on options 2 or 3…roll again!”
DAVE: (Laughing) Love it…that’s exactly what I wanted to hear. It’s great to be back with you boys; let’s do it all again next week!
