Market buzz
ScullyBug Market has arrived in Cranbourne CBD, giving locals a new monthly farmers market and Night Bites food truck event.
Founder Lisa Doherty, a Cranbourne local, said she wanted to fill a gap in central Cranbourne for family-friendly community gatherings.
The market features about 75 to 80 daytime stalls, children’s activities, live music, seating and food trucks.
Ms Doherty said the event would continue through winter despite colder weather. Full story page 16
A new sports court dedicated to former Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon has been officially opened at Blairlogie Living and Learning in Cranbourne South.
The Amanda Stapledon Memorial Court was funded through a donation from close friends Robin and Arnes Dzedins, with support from Community Bank Pearcedale and volunteers.
The court includes facilities for basketball, soccer and pickleball and is intended to serve
Blairlogie clients and the broader community.
Blairlogie CEO Carolyn Carr said the project was the result of “a village” coming together over two and a half years and reflected Amanda’s commitment to community inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities.
Ms Dzedins said Amanda’s contribution to Casey had not been forgotten.
She said there are a huge number of people in the community who loved Amanda and cared
deeply about her.
“Amanda loved Blairlogie. Peter (Amanda’s son) is happy here. I wanted something for Pete and his friends to be able to use.”
Amanda served on the Casey Council from 2008 to 2020, including two terms as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
She co-founded Casey Kidz Club and completed two 75-kilometre Mayors Walks for Disability to highlight service gaps for people with
disabilities and carers.
She took her own life in 2022 while involved in IBAC’s Operation Sandon investigation.
A coroner later found she believed she faced jail over corruption allegations, despite IBAC later stating it had never considered criminal charges against her.
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Lucky and Yesh are welcoming visitors to their food van, which is called “Let’s Wing It”. (Rob Carew: 556285)
Inside our night courts
By Afraa Kori
When most Victorians are asleep, Bail Justice Wayne Smith is often awake making decisions that can have life-changing consequences.
For the past 22 years, the Casey resident has served as one of Victoria’s busiest bail justices, acting as an after-hours decision-maker when courts are closed and police need an urgent ruling on whether an accused person should be released or remanded in custody.
His hearings can take place anywhere across the state between 10pm and 5am.
“A bail justice is effectively an after-hours magistrate,“ Mr Smith said.
“I’m not deciding whether someone is guilty or innocent. My role is to decide whether they’re entitled to bail.“
When police call him in, he knows it’s a very serious offense.
“I don’t see the average everyday criminal,“ he said.
Instead, he deals with some of Victoria’s most serious and complex cases, including alleged murders, aggravated home burglaries, child pornography, sexual abuse, kidnappings, shootings, machete attacks, domestic violence and breaches of intervention orders.
He also encounters young offenders linked to organised criminal networks involved in the current tobacco, alcohol and pub-related wars.
In one case, a youth allegedly stole almost $7,000 worth of alcohol before selling it for only a few hundred dollars.
“They’re usually being paid what they see as big money, but it’s not worth the risk they’re taking,“ he said.
“He wasn’t doing it for the money. He wanted to impress the gang and be accepted by them.”
Mr Smith says one of the biggest misconceptions is that bail justices are routinely releasing offenders.
“I do about 200 hearings a year and I might grant bail in five of them,“ he stressed.
“The reality is that we don’t. The majority of people we see are remanded.
“I don’t have a guilty conscience about it at all. I am tough, but I’m only applying the law.
“I’ve had people (offenders) I’ve remanded thank me afterwards.”
Mr Smith said police have told him he is effective at explaining his decisions to young people, a skill he attributes to his background in teach-
ing. He believes much of the public frustration and media narratives directed at bail decisions is misplaced.
“The magistrates have got a bit more leeway, discretion and knowledge,” he explained.
“Sometimes a magistrate can make a different decision than a bail justice. That’s often where the controversy comes from.
“The magistrates and the government’s got to get serious in terms of punishments. I don’t think there’s enough incentive for the kids to stop doing it.”
Just the other day, police called him regarding a repeat offender seeking their eighteenth grant of bail.
“I said to them, ’You’re asking me to give you your eighteenth bail. The other 17 haven’t worked so obviously I didn’t give bail,” he recalled.
Another recent case involved a young girl who allegedly breached an intervention order, broke into her mother’s home and set it alight.
“She told the police she would do it again,“ he said.
“I couldn’t take that risk and refused her bail.“
He also clarified that not everyone appearing before a bail justice is seeking release.
Mr Smith estimates about one in 15 accused people decline to apply for bail altogether.
“Often they’re homeless,“ he said.
“They’ve got nowhere to go.“
For some, a night in police custody is luxury: provides shelter, safety and a meal.
In addition to his work as a bail justice, Mr Smith also volunteers as an independent witness during police interviews with young offenders.
He says it is often the most heartbreaking part of his work, as it exposes broken relationships between parents and children.
In many cases, parents refuse to attend police interviews, cannot be contacted, or turn off their phones after repeated police callouts about their child’s offending.
“They’re sick of being called. They turn their phones at night,” Mr Smith said.
“I’ve some pretty horrific stories where families at night just turn their phone off because they know their kids are out there doing bad stuff so they just don’t cope with it.”
Among thousands of cases, one remains particularly difficult to revisit.
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Teenager injured in shopping centre fight
A teenage boy was seriously injured after a brawl involving a machete broke out at a Clyde North shopping centre on the afternoon of Sunday 31 May.
Police are investigating following a brawl at Selandra Rise Shopping Centre. Police were called to the scene after reports of up to four teenagers, some armed with weapons, were seen fighting at the Linsell Boulevard centre about 4.40pm.
It appears that at this stage, four youths, who were armed with what appeared to be a baseball bat and a hockey stick, met up with another group who were also armed with a machete before the fight broke out.
When police arrived, those involved had fled the scene.
Attending members spoke to witnesses at the scene before local crime scene officers processed the area.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Detectives have several enquiries to make in relation to the people involved after two teenagers presented to the hospital shortly after the incident.
One of the boys, aged 15, is believed to have been seriously injured.
The other boy was not seriously injured.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Storytime embraced
Families gathered at Myuna Farm for National Simultaneous Storytime, with City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen joining children for a reading of this year's featured book, Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller.
police interview, Mr Smith sat beside a teenage boy who had been travelling in a stolen vehicle when it crashed, killing one of the occupants.
The teenager being interviewed did not yet know his friend had died.
Police wanted to complete the interview to grab crucial information before breaking the news.
When officers later prepared to tell the boy, Mr Smith insisted his parents be present however they turned their phones off.
“I told them to visit the family home and bring them in,“ he said.
“It was one of the saddest things I’ve witnessed. Very emotional.“
Mr Smith believes Victoria’s justice system faces several significant challenges beyond offending itself.
Among them is a growing shortage of bail justices.
“There are fewer of us doing the work,“ he said.
“The government hasn’t funded training for new bail justices for a couple of years.“
He claims approximately five bail justices are now carrying much of the workload across the state.
“We’re volunteers. We don’t get paid,“ he said.
“We were hoping the latest budget would include funding for training, but it didn’t.“
Another major concern is access to legal representation after hours.
“I get really upset when people can’t get hold of a lawyer or legal aid,“ he said.
“At three in the morning, it’s incredibly difficult.“
Mr Smith believes legal aid should be available 24/7 to match a justice system that operates around the clock.
When the accused often appears without legal advice, he voluntarily steps in to help ensure a fair hearing.
He also noticed that Aboriginal people also remain reluctant to access free legal services due to concerns about privacy and distrust of sharing personal matters outside family or clan/mob.
He sympathises with police dealing with repeat offenders, supports tougher accountability where appropriate, and believes intervention programs remain essential.
“A lot of these kids need someone who takes an interest in them,“ he said.
“They need support, but they also have tough love.”
The event, hosted by Connected Libraries on Wednesday 27 May, was one of several local celebrations held as part of the nationwide literacy initiative, which sees children and adults across Australia read the same book at the same time. National Simultaneous Storytime is coordinated annually by the Australian Library and Information Association to encourage reading and literacy among young people.
The Myuna Farm event brought together local families for storytime activities focused on books, reading and early childhood learning.
Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen said events like National Simultaneous Storytime play an important role in building strong and connected communities.
“Seeing so many families come together to share in the joy of reading was fantastic. Libraries continue to play such an important role in supporting literacy, learning and community connection for people of all ages,” he said.
Connected Libraries CEO Beth Luppino said the event highlighted the organisation’s ongoing commitment to literacy and lifelong learning.
“At Connected Libraries, we are passionate about creating opportunities for children and families to connect through stories, imagination and learning. National Simultaneous Storytime is a wonderful reminder of the positive impact reading can have on a child’s development and future success,” she said.
Connected Libraries also held National Simultaneous Storytime events at most of its library branches across south east.
Wayne Smith breaks silence on Victoria’s controversial bail System. (Stewart Chambers: 555963)
Casey mayor Stefan Koomen, with Sunny Losionek from Connected Libraries, reading Joey Counts to Ten.
Hallam rapist, 79, jailed up to 6 years
By Cam Lucadou-Wells
A 79-year-old Hallam man has been jailed after being found guilty of three counts of raping a woman in his home.
Victor Lepe, who is turning 80 this month, was found guilty of all charges by a Victorian County Court jury.
His offending occurred against a woman on one night during a Covid ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown in July 2021.
In sentencing on 29 May, judge Martine Marich noted Lepe had raped a vulnerable, young woman who was intoxicated after he’d served her several cups of wine.
The judge accepted the victim was so intoxicated she was incapable of consenting to the sexual acts – which culminated in her vomiting twice in a bathroom.
Her state was readily apparent to Lepe, on the balance of probabilities.
And was consistent with Lepe’s own comments to her, in which he described her as being “very drunk”
He had helped her to bed due to her intoxication, and subjected her to three separate violations for his own sexual gratification, the judge found.
Judge Marich didn’t accept Lepe’s “somewhat contradictory” comments to police about the victim’s relative sobriety and inferred consent.
On the other hand, the victim’s “vigorously“ cross-examined testimony about the events was “very credible”
In a statement to the court, the victim said Lepehadleftherwithalegacyoftraumaticmemories, PTSD, chronic insomnia, panic, sleeplessness, flashbacks and distrust of elderly men.
The Chilean-born Lepe, a father of two adult children, had no prior convictions and had good rehabilitation prospects, Judge Marich noted.
He had migrated to Australia in 1980 to escape harsh social and economic conditions.
His work career was cut short when extensively injured at a Dandenong workshop making engines for trucks and cars.
He endured surgeries and skin grafts, with significant injury to his left arm.
He later became a celebrated, long-time Meals on Wheels volunteer.
A psychologist found Lepe had a low risk of inflicting future sexual violence, despite a lack of understanding on sexual penetration and consent.
Soon to turn 80 this month, Lepe’s life expectancy was estimated at 81.4 years, according to ABS actuary tables.
Lepe was jailed for up to six years, with a non-parole period of three years and nine months.
His term includes 277 days in pre-sentence remand.
visit costs $8,400
By Violet Li
City of Casey’s Mayor, Deputy Mayor and CEO will travel to Canberra this month to attend the country’s largest annual gathering of local government leaders.
Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen, Deputy Mayor Cr Michelle Crowther and CEO Glenn Patterson will represent Casey at the 2026 National General Assembly (NGA) of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).
The assembly, to be held from 23 to 25 June, will bring together mayors, councillors and council executives from across the country to discuss national policy issues affecting local communities and to advocate for federal government support.
According to Casey Manager of Communications and Corporate Governance, Chloe Casey, the delegation will also attend a National Growth Areas Alliance event and the Back Your Neighbour Exhibition while in Canberra.
She said the approximate cost is $2,800 per attendee, or $8,400 in total, covering registration fees, travel and accommodation.
No Casey representative is scheduled to speak at this year’s assembly.
However, Casey has submitted a motion for debate calling for improved telecommunications outcomes in growth areas.
Among the key topics on the 2026 NGA agenda for city councils are housing, emergency management, and community cohesion. Canberra
County Court of Victoria. (Cam Lucadou-Wells: 231934)
Violence ‘epidemic’
By Jensy Callimootoo
A submission has been made urging the Casey Council to prioritise the city’s extreme rise in family violence in what has been classed as an “epidemic in Casey”
Dalal Smiley, chief executive for Wellsprings for Women made a poignant submission at the May council meeting calling on councillors and officers to make changes to its action plan for the next year and invest in significant safeguards that protect women and families.
It also urges the council to advocate to the state government to establish immediate preventive measures.
It comes as Casey’s family violence incidents in the last year have risen by more than 10 per cent, making it the highest recorded incidents across the state.
While Casey remains the largest municipality in population, Smiley emphasises that these figures are still alarming.
According to data collated from police, between 2024-25, 6519 family violence incidents were reported in Casey. This is in comparison to the previous year, which recorded 5737.
These numbers do not include incidents reported to local agencies and social services.
The CEO says she was prompted to make a submission to the councillors following the release of the 2026-27 Casey draft budget and advocacy action plan, which did not outline the urgency of the crisis impacting women and young children.
Smiley labelled the violence as an “epidemic in Casey” and urged the council to establish a saturation model similar to the frameworks in Ballarat to address the “inadequacy” in services.
“We noticed that the conversations and concerns seem to remain within the family violence sector,” she said.
“While the broader community is just unaware that this is a deeply troubling epidemic that impacts on the welfare and wellbeing of
communities directly or indirectly involved.”
She says that the omission of family violence as a priority for the council’s advocacy committee “took her by surprise”.
“So I thought I will bring this issue to Council’s attention as it is about time someone spoke out,” she said.
Endemic to Casey, Smiley labels the suburban isolation and local underemployment as an inherent barrier.
And that the ever-growing region is reporting such high numbers in family violence incidents due to an amalgamation of many factors.
Including the undermarkings of inequity bolstered by economic dependency, social isolation, health disparities and rigid traditional household structures.
Smiley describes the “deeply gendered” nature of economic disadvantage as a catalyst to the erasure or lack of financial autonomy making it especially difficult for a woman to leave an abusive situation.
fewer structural disruptions, leading directly to the higher incident rates seen in local data.”
Wellsprings for women alone helped 295 Casey clients in the last few years with the number of new clients or victims from Casey growing from 36 per cent in 2021, to 45 per cent of all new clients in 2025.
These clients are typically under their care for more than 20 days in comparison to those not from Casey.
The saturation model referenced by Smiley focuses on concentrated and coordinated preventive actions that are centralised in the community. In turn, this addresses the structural changes that are needed to inhibit gendered violence.
It focuses on ‘saturating’ a local area so that all the different connections a person has (home, school, work, online and in their community), reinforce the same messages, attitudes, beliefs and behaviours that support a region where people are safe, equal and respected.
In turn, this further reinforces rigid expectations of male dominance.
“The local growth-corridor economy is heavily dominated by construction and manufacturing [high-paying, male-dominated] versus healthcare and retail [lower-paying, female-dominated],” she said.
“This creates a wider localised gender pay gap than the state average, leaving women economically dependent on male earners.
“When structural factors trap women in financial dependency, it empowers a perpetrator’s financial abuse.
“It also leaves women with fewer resources to physically or financially escape a violent household.”
Despite the rise in violence against women, according to numerous indicators, Casey still reports lower than the Victorian average on key community and gender equality measures.
“Socioeconomic disadvantage does not cause family violence on its own. Gender inequality does,” said Smiley.
“However, when a municipality sits below the state average on gender equality measures, the resulting social disadvantage acts as a powerful accelerator.
“In Casey, structural health and economic disadvantages reinforce male control, entrench rigid gender roles, and isolate women.
“This creates an environment where the gendered drivers of violence can operate with
The groundwork for this model in Victoria was first established in Ballarat in May 2024 following the murder of three women in the community.
It was dubbed ‘Respect Ballarat’ and garnered nearly $10 million in investment from the State government to deliver.
Smiley says that the City of Casey is in great need of this model and that if this epidemic is not rapidly addressed, the crisis will get much worse.
“This is a serious issue that requires similar attention to how Governments invested in tackling smoking addiction through Quit campaign, skin cancer through Slip, Slop and Slap,” she said.
“These campaigns and their associated funded activities over time produced results and cultural shifts,” she said.
“The longer we neglect violence against women the more new challenges emerge that drive gender equality even further backward such as the Manosphere.”
Smiley says that Casey Council will need to take a leadership role and rally a working group of local agencies who work in family violence response and prevention to begin the development with the state government.
“There is compelling evidence that Casey can put forward to persuade the government,” she said.
Dalal Smiley, Chief Executive at Wellsprings For Women has made a submission to council. (Stewart Chambers: 362841)
Glowing shark filmed
By Violet Li
Filmmakers have recorded what is believed to be the first documented case of biofluorescence in a swell shark in the Western Port.
The glowing shark was filmed using specialised underwater lighting as part of Western Port Down Under, a documentary and social impact project exploring marine life in the bay.
Researchers said the swell shark emitted a vivid green glow beneath the surface, a phenomenon invisible under normal conditions.
Biofluorescence occurs when animals absorb light and re-emit it as a glowing colour.
The footage was captured by fisheries scientist and cinematographer Jack Breedon and later verified by La Trobe University marine biologist Dr Travis Dutka.
“Seeing that glow appear through the lens was surreal. Our southern ocean sharks are still largely unexplored, and moments like this show just how much is hiding in plain sight,” Mr Breedon said.
According to the project team, it is the first recorded observation of biofluorescence in the swell shark species (Cephaloscyllium laticeps).
Swell sharks are native to southern Australian waters and are already known for inflating their bodies as a defence mechanism to wedge themselves into rock crevices.
“Discoveries like this remind us how little we still know about our southern marine ecosystems. To reveal biofluorescence in a species where it hasn’t previously been documented is genuinely exciting, and highlights that even familiar animals may be hiding extraordinary adaptations,” Mr Dutka said.
“This is the kind of moment you dream about,” marine biologist Sheree Marris, who leads the Western Port Down Under project, said.
“To see a species we thought we knew suddenly reveal a hidden side completely changes how we see our own backyard.
“You don’t need to travel across the world to see something extraordinary; it’s right here.”
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The Western Port Down Under project, backed by the Unico Conservation Foundation, kicked off in August last year.
Sheree said the team had received support from the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, and Bass Coast had shown interest in supporting.
“The community have really embraced it,” she said.
She estimated that the main documentary would come out at the start of 2027.
“It’s very exciting, especially when we’re finding so many wonderful things,” Sheree said.
“This is the start, and I think that’s one of the great, exciting things about this project is that we’re making all these new discoveries, and we’re just this really small, humble team.”
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Clyde couple scores over $2m
A Clyde couple has scored a whopping $2.1 million in this weekend’s Tattslotto draw, prompting plans of an early retirement.
The pair are among the three victorious Victorians who will also be able to enjoy $2.1 million, including a Melton grandmother and a Darebin woman.
On top of an early retirement fund, the Clyde couple also plans on going on a family holiday.
“My husband told me on the weekend but I’m a bit of a pessimist so I didn’t want to get too excited until we were sure,” said one half of the pair.
“It’s pretty amazing. It means we don’t have to work for as long. We’ll be much happier.
“We’ve been playing TattsLotto for a long time. Decades. Sometimes we do a QuickPick, sometimes we choose our numbers.
“We’re over the moon. It’s life-changing.”
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The swell shark emitts a vivid green glow beneath the surface, a phenomenon invisible under normal conditions. (Jack Breedon)
Filmmakers have recorded what is believed to be the first documented case of biofluorescence in a swell shark in the Western Port. (Jack Breedon)
Music legend’s gratitude
By Jensy Callimootoo
A music legend from Casey has been left “extremely grateful” following a fire that broke out while his family of nine were in the home.
Kerrigan La Brooy, a country musician and entertainer that toured the world in the early 2000s, says he is thankful that his family made it out in time when a fire unexpectedly broke out in his Berwick home on the morning of Wednesday 20 May.
“At the end of the day, what makes me positive is that my wife and children are alive and well and nothing compares to that,” he told Star News.
The fire began in the garage about seven in the morning, said Kerrigan.
But it wasn’t until a tradesman coming to install a solar battery, noticed the fire and notified the family that prompted Kerrigan to act quickly.
“When I came out to greet him, he pointed behind me and I followed his gaze to see our entire garage, between the roof, plumes of black smoke just rising up and brown smoke,” he said.
His six children, the youngest being 13 were in the home at the time getting ready for school.
“Thank God it didn’t happen half an hour earlier we would have all been sleeping. And if it happened about half an hour later, I would have been dropping the kids at school,” he said.
Firefighters were quick to respond,
While authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire, Kerrigan believes the fridge in the garage is likely to blame.
Michelle La Brooy, says that because of her husband’s quick thinking the fire was able to be rapidly contained.
“It chills my blood to say this, but one of my children was off that day because she had a TAFE meeting at 11 o’clock. So she would have been asleep in her bedroom and her bedroom is right on top of the garage.”
“When we were all evacuated from the house, my darling hubby got the garden hose and he was hosing the roof of the garage near the house and as a result of his quick thinking, he saved the house, the house didn’t burn,” said Michelle.
While Kerrigan and Michelle ponder on the memorabilia lost to the fire that was stored in the garage, ultimately, the couple are simply grateful their family are safe and together.
“The only thing we miss in there is stuff like memorabilia, photographs from children’s school, school days, my world tour, like videos of concerts and paper articles. That’s all, in embers,” he said.
“It breaks our hearts but immediately we think, thank God, we’re all alive. Material things are replaceable.”
Casey schools promote belonging, diversity, and respect
By Jensy Callimootoo
A new Casey-wide school initiative has launched in aims of strengthening belonging, respectful relationships and community connection among young students.
The initiative, dubbed ‘Belonging in Casey’ , invites students from Prep to Year 12 to explore the key themes of what it is to belong, include others and unite through creative and artistic forums.
Partnering with CQ Cultural Education Institute (CQCEI), the Casey Multi-Faith Network will consider submissions from student’s artistic creations.
The project was designed and facilitated by Dr Jamel Singh Kaur, a world renowned expert in CQ (Cultural Intelligence) and education, dedicating her time to building a culturally confident Australia.
Students will be able to make posters, stories, essays or videos sharing what inclusion and respect means to them.
The top ten finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony in September for a presentation of all their hard work.
Monetary prizes ranging from $100 to $250 will be awarded to four students and the school will also be awarded $1000 for participation
and achievement.
On Friday 29 May, Dr Singh presented the initiative and details to Brentwood Primary in Berwick, which triggered an enthusiastic energy among the whole school.
“Belonging is one of the most fundamental human needs,” said Dr Singh.
“Before young people can thrive, they need to feel seen, valued and connected to the communities around them.
“Art gives students a safe and creative way
to explore who they are, where they belong and the role they play in shaping the world around them.
“It allows them to express ideas and feelings that they may not always have the words for.”
Dr Singh says that the initiative works to encourage young people to think deeply about the core values of respect and community.
“When students reflect on their own experiences of belonging, they also begin to consider how their words and actions make others feel,”
she said.
“In a community as diverse as Casey, helping young people understand both their own story and the stories of others is one of the most important investments we can make.
“Our hope is that students walk away from this project with a greater sense of pride in who they are, appreciation for others, and a stronger connection to the place they call home.”
Entry closes on 31 July and submissions can be made to culturaleducation.com.au/BelonginginCasey.
Those interested can also scan the QR code.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
ADAPT TO CITY LOOP SWITCH
I came to Australia forty years ago in 1986 a forward looking young nation that inspired every new emigrant to have a fair go.
Violet Li’s report in the Berwick Star May 28 on access to the City Loop and Richmond illustrates that these days many refuse to adapt to change.
I use the Berwick to City regularly, and prior to the new loop changed at Richmond to get to my destination on the Glen Waverley line.
With the new loop system it is easy to get to Richmond or the original City Loop.
There is access at the Caulfield; Town Hall and State Library stations. The State Library has the easiest access to the old loop line 2-3 minutes.
Every station has lifts available, and I find the walk to Flinders Street station much easier than bustling down Swanston Street.
Why on earth do a handful of people expect the rail system to bend to their demands? Demands that would require a total restructuring of the entire metro system.
Are this group willing to pay the costs involved
in printing new timetables, let alone the hours of input required to change for them?
There are more important things in life than cribbing about a few minutes extra in travel.
Declan Foley, Berwick
I’M SURE YOU’LL COPE
Recently I read a bulletin about a commuter on the Cranbourne/East Pakenham line complaining about the extra travel time because these trains no longer travel via the City Loop.
I would like the commuter to note that until two weeks ago, the trains on the Frankston line and most likely other lines never went through the City Loop and all commuters were obliged to change trains to get to a loop station.
We all managed with this for 20 years.
I am sure the Cranbourne commuter will adapt.
Tracey Bradley
Scan the QR code to submit your interest in the new initiative.
Dr Jamel Kaur Singh spoke at Brentwood Primary School on Friday.
Dr Jamel Kaur Singh has initiated a new program to help young students rethink belonging and unity. (Gary Sissons: 482286)
The fire began in the garage, where it was contained by Kerrigan’s quick thinking. (Supplied)
prompting many thanks from Kerrigan and his family.
Building rules clash
By Violet Li
Casey councillors have clashed over whether they should have a say on rules affecting homeowners wanting to build near easements and stormwater drainage.
At its May Meeting on Tuesday 26 May, Casey Council voted 7-5 to revoke a 2018 policy covering applications to build over easements or near council-owned stormwater drains.
The policy will be replaced by a new set of internal guidelines prepared by council officers.
The guidelines will function as an operational document and will be adopted by the Council’s executive leadership team, rather than the councillors.
City of Casey Growth and Investment Manager Michael Ford said at the meeting that the guidelines are intended to provide more flexibility.
“The guidelines are intended to provide greater clarity for a resident on how to make an application, provide clarity on exempt works, and provide a better customer experience than the current adopted policy, which is quite rigid and has to be applied as such,” he said.
He also explained that if there are works proposed near an easement, any authority that has an interest in that easement, like South East Water, would still need to provide their consent before the council officers could determine a planning application.
But some councillors questioned why the replacement guidelines would not come back to council for approval.
“I know the community takes an interest in these matters,” Cr Dave Perry said.
“I don’t want it to be an internal document that is decided behind closed doors and enacted behind closed doors.
“My alternate recommendation, in essence, is we delay removing the old policy.
“Councillors make the decision rather than make the policy internal, and we approve the updated policy in a future council meeting in
front of the community.”
Deputy Mayor Cr Michelle Crowther also called for the matter to be delayed, saying councillors had not been properly briefed on what would replace the policy.
“We were only notified a week ago that we were being asked to revoke this policy, and we weren’t really run through what the alternative would be,” she said.
However, councillors who supported the motion believed that a guideline would help residents.
Cr Anthony Walter said any move that could
“help residents speed up the process and give more clarity“ should be supported.
Cr Scott Dowling said the new approach would make it easier for people planning a new home or extension.
“It’s going to favour the landowner who wants to build a house, so it can be discussed and not just stringent: no, you can’t do that; well, you can if we do this,” he said.
“So, it is beneficial to the planning of a new home or an extension.”
Cr Carolyn Eaves pointed out that the replacement guidelines would not be hidden
from the public.
“It’s not a secret replacement. The replacement is going to be open to all residents to see on the website,“ she said.
According to the officer report, the new guidelines are expected to be considered by the executive leadership team on 2 June.
The motion passed with councillors Jennifer Dizon, Lynette Pereira, Eaves, Shane Taylor, Walter, Gary Rowe and Dowling voting in favour, while councillors Melinda Ambros, Stefan Koomen, Perry, Crowther and Kim Ross voted against.
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FOCUS ON … SENIORS
Welcome to Summerset living
At Summerset Cranbourne North, care means more than support alone. It’s about dignity, compassion, and feeling truly at home. Summerset was founded with the aim of creating aged care and retirement communities that put respect and wellbeing for our residents at the heart of everything we do.
A proud signatory to the Retirement Living Code of Conduct, and with nearly three decades of experience operating aged care homes and retirement villages in New Zealand, Summerset has
consistently been recognised in consumer award programmes for high levels of service, including the AFR Customer Champion awards and winning Trusted Brand in Aged Care and Retirement Villages in the 2026 New Zealand Readers Digest awards. We’re proud to bring our model of care to Australia with our residential aged care home at Summerset Cranbourne North.
Located on the corner of Narre Warren and Thompsons Roads, with a peaceful nature reserve directly opposite, our residential aged care
home sits within a wider vibrant village community offering a continuum of care – including independent living, assisted living, residential aged care, and respite care. Residents can enjoy shared spaces in the village centre, including the Divine Café, library, recreational bowling green, indoor pool and spa, landscaped gardens, hair salon, and a program of activities that support social connection, wellbeing, and everyday enjoyment.
Our Cranbourne North village includes a
purpose built 72 suite aged care home providing personalised care in a warm and homely environment. Our small household model features four households of just 18 care suites. If you’re exploring care options for yourself or a loved one, contact us to book a private appointment to view our suites and facilities, meet our dedicated care team, and discuss your care needs.
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Think peace of mind, at any stage of life
At Summerset Cranbourne North, we know that as life changes, so do your needs. That’s why our unique continuum of care is thoughtfully designed to support you at every stage.
Whether you’re living independently or require a higher level of assistance, our flexible approach ensures you can access the right care when you need it, without having to leave the community you call home.
With independent living, assisted living, and residential aged care all available now,* there’s never been a better time to visit Summerset Cranbourne North.
If you’re exploring options for yourself or a loved one, you can book a private appointment, or join us at our winter open day. Begin with a guided tour of the available homes and facilities, before enjoying some delicious soup in the cafe.
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FOCUS ON … SENIORS
What does home look like after 50?
For many Australians, the family home has been the backdrop to life’s biggest moments. It’s where children were raised, milestones celebrated, and memories shaped over decades.
For a long time, the extra space made perfect sense – spare bedrooms, big backyards, and room for everyone to gather.
But over time, the way we use that space begins to change.
After 50, priorities often shift. The children have moved on, the spare rooms are quieter, and the garden upkeep can start to feel like more effort than enjoyment.
Whatoncesupportedabusyfamilylifedoesn’t always reflect how we want to live day to day.
It leads to a simple question: is this still the right home for me?
For many, home starts to take on a different meaning. Less about how much space there is, and more about how it feels to live in it.
Comfortable, easy to manage, and thoughtfully designed for everyday living. A place that feels calm and considered. Somewhere you can lock up and head away without a second thought.
Importantly, it’s not about rushing into change. More people are planning ahead – making decisions while they still feel active and in control. It’s a shift driven by choice, not necessity.
That change in perspective is reshaping what home looks like.
Less about holding onto space, and more about creating a lifestyle that feels right now and for the years ahead.
At Lifestyle Communities, homes are designed with this way of living in mind. Low-maintenance, comfortable, and connected to communities where everyday living feels simpler and
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THIRD PLACE
Misleading party slammed
By Jensy Callimootoo
A Berwick commentator has put forward a ‘Free Palestine’ Party, in a self-confessed bid to funnel progressive votes to far-right parties such as One Nation, with objectors calling the tactic undemocratic.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) announced on Tuesday June 2 that applicant, Avraham Yemini (Avi Yemini), a popular online conservative commentator had made an application to register the party for the upcoming November state election.
In late April, Yemini told his nearly 1 million YouTube subscribers that his scheme would work to capitalise on voters from the left and those from migrant backgrounds.
“What is the one issue that unites useful idiots from the far left to the fringe right, to certain immigrant cultures that have imported their hate… Free Palestine,” he said on the YouTube video.
The goal for the proposed party would be to “redistribute leftist votes back to conservative parties” , said Yemini.
At the time, Yemini made a public callout to his subscribers, asking for at least 750 members to register interest in the party. VEC regulations require a party to provide a list of at least 500 eligible members, including names and an enrolled Victoria address.
The Australian-Israeli commentator and contributor to Rebel News, a Canadian far-right media and social commentary website, argued that the tactic was taken “right out of the leftist playbook’
Referencing the group voting tickets (GVT), Yemini says that the current preferential electoral system in Victoria is why Labor has “retained power for so long”
Condemning Yemeni’s scheme, Cr Rhonda Garad from Greater Dandenong Council, who has long vocalised her condemnation of the war in Gaza and Palestine, said that it was an attack on democracy.
“I can’t think of enough words to condemn this. It’s disingenuous,” she said.
“If they’re going to get there through deception and trickery, clearly they have no integrity.
“It’s a form of democratic corruption and I think it’s really dangerous for our democracy, and I think it should be condemned.”
While the application for registration of the political party has been put forward, objections to the proposed registration can be submitted to the VEC in writing by Thursday 2 July 2026.
Valid reasons for objections can be made on the basis that the proposed party is not an eligible political party under the Electoral Act 2002, inclusive of Section 45 and 47.
Section 47, outlines restrictions to the appli-
FOCUS ON … OUR COMMUNITY
Live
local, shop local
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience matters more than ever. That’s why Thompson Parkway is the go-to destination for locals seeking quality, variety, and ease all in one location.
At the heart of Thompson Parkway sits Woolworths supermarket, offering an extensive range of everyday groceries, household essentials, and fresh produce. But the centre delivers so much more than your weekly shop. You’ll discover a carefully curated mix of specialty stores featuring quality fresh food, artisan produce, and diverse takeaway options that cater to every taste and dietary preference.
What truly sets Thompson Parkway apart is the seamless shopping experience it provides. No
more juggling multiple stops across town or battling separate car parks. Everything you need— from your morning coffee to your evening meal, from fresh fruit to your beauty needs—exists under one roof. The centre’s thoughtful design means less time searching and more time enjoying.
Open seven days a week, Thompson Parkway respects your schedule, whether you’re an early riser, weekend shopper, or weeknight dasher. It’s not just about convenience; it’s about reclaiming your time while accessing the quality your family deserves.
Thompson Parkway: where smart shopping meets everyday.
cation if the name of the party is considered obscene or is the name, abbreviation or acronym of another political party.
Objections can be made to rppregistration@ vec.vic.gov.au or posted to the VEC, Level 11, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Objections must be signed and include the objector’s address. Details of any objections will be made available to the applicant.
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Avi Yemini made a callout in late April to his nearly 1 million subscribers asking for members for a misleading ‘Free Palestine’ party.
Former mayor dedication
By Violet Li
A new sports court dedicated to former Casey Mayor Amanda Stapledon was officially opened at Blairlogie Living and Learning.
The Amanda Stapledon Memorial Court was funded through a donation from Amanda’s close friends Robin and Arnes Dzedins, with additional support from Community Bank Pearcedale and volunteers who helped construct the facility.
An official opening on Friday 29 May brought together friends and community members to celebrate Amanda’s legacy. Amanda’s son Pete was also present on the day.
Blairlogie CEO Carolyn Carr said the court was the result of “a village” coming together over the past two and a half years.
“The court was something that I truly believe Amanda would love, a place where people gather, a safe space for everyone to play together, laugh together, and exercise,” she said during a speech at the opening.
“This court is built not only for Blairlogie, but we hope that it will become a place that brings community together, a place that welcomes people of all ages, all abilities, and all backgrounds.
“Amanda was all about community. She was tireless in her efforts to create better, more inclusive communities. She was always putting others first.
“She gave a voice to a lot of groups but was particularly passionate about raising awareness of issues affecting people with disabilities and parents.”
The court includes facilities for basketball, soccer and pickleball.
Donor Robin Dzedins, who met Amanda due
to council matters before she was a councillor, said she wants to emphasise that there are a huge number of people in the community who loved Amanda and cared deeply about her and are happy to see what she did recognised.
“She’s certainly not forgotten,” she said.
“For me personally, Amanda loved Blairlogie. She chose well, putting her son Pete here.
“Peter’s happy here. I wanted something for Pete and his friends to be able to use.”
Ms Dzedins described Amanda as an ‘extremely inclusive person’ , who raised awareness of disability within the community.
Amanda served on the Casey Council for more than a decade and was widely known for her advocacy on disability issues.
She was a councillor from November 2008 to February 2020, representing Mayfield ward (mainly Cranbourne areas). She was the Mayor and Deputy Mayor twice.
She co-founded Casey Kidz Club, an after-school care program for disabled teenagers.
She finished two 75-kilometre Mayors Walks for Disability, in which she spread the word on service gaps for people with disabilities and their carers.
Amanda took her own life in January 2022.
At the time, she was involved in IBAC’s Operation Sandon, an investigation involving councillors and property developers at the City of Casey.
She conceded that she’d failed to properly declare a conflict of interest at council, namely a $25,000 state election donation from property developer John Woodman, who had a stake in rezoning industrial land in Cranbourne West.
In letters left for family and friends, Amanda expressed regret over the situation and fears
Megaphone to tour around Casey
A travelling sound installation will visit 12 locations across the City of Casey during the winter school holidays.
The Megaphone Project will run from 27 June to 12 July, with 25 red megaphones set up in parks, libraries, community hubs and outdoor spaces across the municipality.
The interactive installation allows visitors to listen to recorded sounds, stories and voices from local people, creating what the council describes as a community soundscape reflecting Casey’s diversity.
The project was created by Australian artists Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey and is designed to encourage people to explore sound and conversation through megaphones of different shapes and sizes.
Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen said the project would give residents a different way to experience their local area.
“The Megaphone Project celebrates the sto-
ries, creativity and diversity that make Casey special,” he said.
“This winter, I encourage residents to visit, listen, play and connect with this unique installation when it comes to their local area.”
The installation will operate from 10am to 4pm at each location.
Saturday 27 June – Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
Sunday 28 June – Banjo Paterson Reserve, Lynbrook
Monday 29 June – Endeavour Hills Library, Endeavour Hills
Wednesday 1 July – Autumn Place Park, Doveton
Friday 3 July – Casey RACE, Cranbourne
East
Saturday 4 July – Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick
Sunday 5 July – Casey Central Park, Narre Warren South
about losing her home and her ability to care for her disabled son Pete.
A coroner later found she believed she was headed for jail over corruption allegations when she took her own life.
IBAC later told the coroner it had never considered laying criminal charges against her.
“It still affects me deeply. I think of her every day,” Ms Dzedins said.
“She had so many friends. There were way over a thousand at her funeral in the middle of Covid.”
Friends also described Amanda as a hardworking councillor who devoted much of her life to supporting people with disabilities, community groups and local causes.
“She was so friendly. She trusted everyone. She was the hardest-working person. You’d go to a function, and she’d be there. And it would be the fourth one she’d been to that day, and then she had another three to go to,” Kerril Burns, who described Amanda as her best friend, said.
“She just had time for everyone. She listened to everyone. She followed things up.
“She was a person to be trusted, and she was trusted. And she didn’t have a bad word to say about too many people.”
Former Casey Cr Colin Butler said Amanda consistently advocated for disability issues and always sought to help others.
“She just trusted everybody. She wanted to help everybody. To make things better for everybody, probably at the detriment of her own self,” he said.
“It was a tragic loss that never should have happened.
“She was just so good for the community and so good at her job as a councillor.”
Mr Butler said Amanda would have been humbled by the court recognition.
“Amanda would be absolutely over the moon that it was named in honour of her,” he said.
“She would tell you she didn’t deserve it.”
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CEO of Blairlogie Living and Learning Carolyn Carr is delivering a speech. (Stewart Chambers: 554032)
Arnis and Robin Dzedins are cutting the ribbon of Amanda Stapledon Memorial Court.
CEO of Blairlogie Living and Learning Carolyn Carr, Arnis Dzedins, Warren Harris and Sarah Waymouth from Community Bank Pearcedale, and Robin Dzedins.
Community members are already using the Amanda Stapledon Memorial Court on its opening day.
A travelling sound installation will visit 12 locations across the City of Casey during the winter school holidays. (Supplied)
Reconciliation embraced
By Jensy Callimootoo
Many members of the community gathered at Bunjil Place for this year’s National Reconciliation Day event.
Hosted by the City of Casey, this year’s core
theme in the journey to reconciliation is ‘All in’. This theme aims to encourage every member of the community to participate in reconciliation and embrace their own journey.
In recognition of this, many filled Bunjil Place on Wednesday 27 May and settled in for
performances, yarn telling and Indigenous education sessions.
Uncle Lionel Lauch, a Gunditjmara Kirrae Wurrung-Bundjalung man and founder of Living Culture, shared indigenous knowledge through an immersive Yidaki performance
and cultural storytelling. Djarlo Dance Group also performed a traditional dance and facilitated an educational session.
Connected Libraries celebrates the national week
Connected Libraries brought the community together to reflect, learn and connect during National Reconciliation Week through two special events held at Bunjil Place Library.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.
A highlight of the week was welcoming proud Boonwurrung educator and storyteller Jaeden Williams-Briggs, who shared his family history.
Connected Libraries Local History team leader Helen Stitt said the events provided an important opportunity for the community to come together during National Reconciliation Week.
“Libraries play an important role in creating spaces where people can learn, listen and engage with different perspectives,” she said.
“These events encouraged meaningful conversations and helped strengthen understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and experiences.”
Connected Libraries CEO Beth Luppino said the library service was proud to support events that foster understanding and connection.
“Libraries are places of learning, inclusion and community connection. National Reconciliation Week is an important opportunity to listen, learn and reflect together, and we were proud to provide programs that encouraged our community to engage with First Nations stories and experiences,” she said.
National Reconciliation Week is held annually and invites all Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures and achievements, while exploring how each of us can contribute to reconciliation.
Many filled Bunjil Place to listen attentively as Indigenous members invited the community to Country and told their special stories.
Uncle Lionel Lauch of Living Culture.
Uncle Lionel also played the Yidaki, paired with his storytelling.
Uncle Lionel Lauch, founder of Living Culture and Gunditjmara Kirrae Wurrung-Bundjalung man.
Boonwurrung educator and storyteller Jaeden Williams-Briggs is sharing his family history at Bunjil Place Library.
Jaeden Williams-Briggs is sharing his family history. (Gary Sissons: 556281)
Boonwurrung educator and storyteller Jaeden Williams-Briggs is sharing his family history at Bunjil Place Library.
New market fills a gap
By Violet Li
A new series of community markets has been launched in the Cranbourne CBD.
ScullyBug Market, held monthly at the corner of Sladen Street and Lamb Street behind the Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre, began in April and includes a daytime farmers market and a Night Bites food truck event.
Founder and long-time Cranbourne resident Lisa Doherty said she started the market after noticing a lack of large, central community events in the area, and this is her passion.
“We wanted something in Cranbourne to bring the community out and to let everybody do something and be a part of it together, and it’s worked perfectly,” she said.
“Cranbourne needed something because we don’t have anything to go to, where everybody comes out together to be a part of anything.
“I felt like it was just a massive void around Cranbourne and Cranbourne area, Clyde, Narre Warren, all the surrounding areas, there’s just nothing like that.”
Ms Doherty said she had previously run markets in Frankston, Seaford and Chelsea before looking for a Cranbourne location.
She said the space behind Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre was chosen because of its central position and unused car park space.
“This is like the unused part of a car park. This is a gold mine because it’s on the main road,” she said.
The daytime market has about 75 to 80 stalls
WHAT’S ON
Biodiversity Day at Myuna Farm
Come and celebrate International Day for Biodiversity. A train ride to wetlands, where you can meet flying foxes and watch them fly out at sunset. Frog calls and water bugs activities.
• Thursday 4 June (due to popular demand), 4.30pm-6.30pm at Myuna Farm, Kidds Road, Doveton; free event. Bookings: trybooking. com/DLBDC
Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club
Morning Melodies with Gavin Chatelier on Friday 5 June, 11am-3pm; $15 lunch included. Plus weekly activities: line dancing (Mondays 10am-12pm), new vogue and old time dance (Tuesdays 1pm3.30pm), carpet bowls (Weds and Sat 11.30am2.30pm) and bingo (Thurs 10.30am-2pm)
• Cranbourne Seniors Club, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Details: Marilyn, 0432 107 590 or facebook.com/groups/487808127399953
Crafty & Creative
Need a space to meet other crafters? Then pack your craft bag and bring along a project to work on and meet us for a fun social get together. Feel free to drop in anytime from 10.30am-3.30pm. For ages 16-plus.
• Saturday 6 June, 10.30am-3.30pm at Cranbourne Library, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne; free event. Bookings: events.connectedlibraries.org.au/event?id=184571
on average, including fresh produce, local stallholders, food trucks and children’s activities.
Ms Doherty said the market also included free kids’ zones with Lego, Play-Doh, colouring competitions and sensory play, as well as other activities such as face painting and electric kids’ cars.
She said the aim was to encourage people to
Movie night with Cranbourne Dads’ Group
Bring your children for a movie, supper and meet other father figures. For all dads, grandfathers, father figures and their children. Suitable for children aged 6 years and under.
• Saturday 6 June, 6.30pm-8.30pm at Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Blvd, Cranbourne West; free event. Bookings: trybooking.com/DJYGF
Follow Your Waste Tour
Find out where your waste goes at the sites Valoriza, Stevenson’s Road Closed Landfill, Veolia and Cleanaway Recycling Education Centre. Fully catered.
• Tuesday 9 June, 9am-4.30pm starting at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren; free event. Bookings: events.humanitix.com/follow-your-waste-tour2-2026-city-of-casey
Berwick Farmers Market
Farm fresh fruit and veggies, open range ethical eggs, honey, baked goods, artisan breads, vegetable seedlings, ethically raised meats, jams and preserves, dairy, wine, nuts, ready to eat goods. No crafts.
• Saturday 13 June, 8am-12pm at Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick. Details: farmersmarketattheoldcheesefactory.org.au
Mens Fitness Boxing
Prioritise your health and try a beginner boxing
spend time at the market, rather than only visit briefly.
“There’s food trucks everywhere. There’s live music playing. It’s a whole vibe to come out to,” she said.
“There’s about 150 seats set up so that people can just hang out.”
class at the Library during Men’s Health Week 2026. Bring a towel and water bottle. Suitable for ages 18-plus, no boxing experience necessary.
• Saturday 13 June, 11.30am-12.30pm at Bunjil Place Library, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. Bookings: events.connectedlibraries. org.au/event?id=220519 Far-Off Art Fair
Hands-on workshops, browse a curated artist market, and experience the space brought to life by the outgoing resident artists at Emerging Artist Hub.
• Saturday and Sunday, 13-14 June, 11am-3pm at Emerging Artist Hub, Narre Warren Mechanics Hall, 59 Webb Street, Narre Warren; free event. No bookings required.
SWAN Cobbers
Meet and chat with other father figures of children with a rare or undiagnosed genetic condition. In June, you and your children are invited to join us to plant some trees. T
• Sunday 14 June 10am-11.30am at Variety Livvi’s Place Minta, Soho Boulevard, Berwick; free event. Bookings: trybooking.com/DIXKP Gardening Together
Free gardening fun for dads, grandfathers and their children. Grow vegetables to eat, learn about insects, and have fun in the kids’ play garden. Bring hats, sunscreen and water bottles. All gardening tools and resources provided.
The Night Bites event includes food trucks, lighting, marquees, tables, chairs and music.
Ms Doherty said about 2000 people attended the first Cranbourne night event in April, with several food vans selling out.
“The one that we had last Saturday 30 May was still good. It was busy, but it wasn’t hectic. But the wind, it was so cold,” she said.
She said the market would continue through winter, despite colder weather reducing crowd numbers.
“People also don’t have anywhere to go out to throughout winter,” she said.
“As opposed to locking yourself away for a whole winter and not doing much, get outside, get some fresh air, come along, and have a bit of a shop and a play.”
The market’s name comes from Ms Doherty’s seven-year-old twins, whose nicknames are Scully and Bug.
Ms Doherty, a mother of six, said the market had become a family effort, with her older children also helping with the events.
“The twins are a massive part of the market life, and they love it,” she said.
“My older kids all chip in and help out a lot with the markets as well. It’s a really cool family feel to it.”
She said the business began with its first market at Ballam Park in Frankston in November last year, which attracted 7000 to 8000 people, after preparations started in August.
The next ScullyBug Market is on 30 May.
To know more: scullybugmarkets.com/#about
• Saturday 20 June 10am-11.30am at Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick; free event. Bookings: trybooking.com/DIZAQ
The Swinging 60s
The choir Voices of Casey presents songs from the 1960’s. With guest singers from the Vocal Performance School. Elaborate afternoon tea included.
• Saturday 20 June 1pm at Hampton Park Baptist Church, 1 Orient Place, Hampton Park. Details: voicesofcasey@gmail.com
Family violence fundraiser
Rotary Club of Casey presents Unlocking Hope—a special fundraising event in support of RizeUp and their vital work empowering families impacted by domestic and family violence. Delicious food, with drinks at bar prices. Live music from guest artist Paul Hogan, lucky door prizes and silent auctions. Dress code: cocktail.
• Saturday 20 June, 7pm-11pm at Beaconsfield Club, Holm Park Reserve, 100 BeaconsfieldEmerald Road, Beaconsfield; $65pp. Bookings: trybooking.com/events/1564861/sessions/6350052/sections/3013983/tickets
Coastal Villages Dads Group
Catch-up with other dads, father figures and their kids. Just drop by to let your children play on the playground and have a chat with other local dads.
• Sunday 21 June 9am-11am at Pelican Cafe, 85 South Gippsland Highway, Tooradin; free event. Register at trybooking.com/DINTR
A charming sight on a cold evening at ScullyBug Market’s Night Bites food truck event. (Rob Carew: 556285)
Eagles knock down Dingoes
By Blair Burns
It was the Southern League upset of the year and one of the biggest upsets seen in recent seasons as Cranbourne travelled to Souter Reserve and knocked off a previously undefeated Dingley side by 21 points, 9.10 (64) to 5.13 (43).
It was a clinical victory for the Eagles and while the Dingoes didn’t take their chances in front of goal, Cranbourne was too good when the game was there for the taking, producing a dominant third term.
There was a special feeling of elation in the air after the game as grey clouds rolled over the venue.
The Eagles belted out the song with great energy and what followed was a short speech from coach Angelo Soldatos, who was extremely proud of his group.
The rooms were full of smiles and laughter, and it was the perfect way for the resurgent Eagles to head into the bye.
Teams do not come much better than Dingley who was 7-0 prior to the match and went through the regular season in 2025 with an impressive 17-1 record before falling short in the grand final.
There is no doubt that Cranbourne can mix it with the best sides … this win was another piece of evidence.
And at 4-4, they sit outside the top five by just half a win – why can’t they play finals?
“They are a really good side, so I am really proud of the boys – to head into the bye with a bit of confidence is nice,” Soldatos said.
“They got hold of us early in the first half and we just sort of had to scrap and dig in a bit. Our defenders stood up and we were lucky they didn’t capitalise.
“After half time, I couldn’t have asked for anything better to be honest, we executed what we wanted to do defensively, and then with ball in hand, we kept it off them and forced them to defend the entire ground.”
Trent Marotta and Marc Holt could not be stopped up forward with two each in the premiership quarter, while Jake Stephens had a day out in the ruck with 22 disposals and 27 hitouts.
Mitch Lewis (25 disposals, 10 marks, eight tackles) was everywhere, as was Bailey Buntine (27 disposals, 12 marks) and whenever the ball went into attack for Dingley, it was the reliable defenders who won the big contests and repelled it.
Seven of the Eagles’ eight games this season have been decided by less than five goals and after playing a really good month of footy, the win was a good reward for effort.
And make no mistake, Cranbourne was missing some key players including their captain, ruckman and reigning best and fairest winner.
No Zak Roscoe, no Lewis Robbins, no Jake Cowburn … no worries.
Dingley controlled the territory battle in the opening quarter but Cranbourne’s defence held up well, including a goal-saving smother from Glenn Osborne when it looked like the Dingoes were a certainty to kick their first of the game.
Marotta kicked the only goal in the opening term with a snap after being awarded a 50m penalty and Cranbourne led 1.2 (8) to 0.5 (5) at the end of the first.
Lachlan Benton kicked a goal 30 seconds into the second quarter and the Dingoes were up and going as the Eagles tried to recover from an early injury to Dale Alanis, a serious-looking knee.
Dingley took back the lead and headed into the main break up 33-22.
But it was the third term where the Eagles surged and flipped the game with six unanswered goals, keeping the Dingoes goalless.
The first goal was a Jarryd Barker snap, and he had Marotta to thank after the big man won a one-on-five and shot a handball out to Barker.
About 10 minutes passed before the Eagles booted five goals in the space of just 10 minutes as they lifted and rode the wave of momentum.
Marotta and Holt were involved in everything, they kicked two goals each and if they didn’t kick the goal, they had the goal assist.
“Our contest was really good in the third quarter, we spoke about the fact that you can’t give them a plus around the ground, because they use
them and are really good at it,” Soldatos said.
“We tried to even it up as much as we could without throwing out the way we wanted to play, it started at the contest and we got repeat entries.”
Mitch Lewis, Jarryd Barker, Jake Hill and Jake Stephens were behind the midfield ascendancy, along with an important role by Luca Bellinvia.
“Benton is the best player in the comp at the moment and I thought the job that Luca did on him was super really,” Soldatos said.
After a bit of push and shove on the threequarter time siren and a couple of yellow cards, the sides went out to battle in the final quarter, Dingley fresh off a good spray.
The test was there, Cranbourne had a lead and needed to maintain it to pull off a huge upset, but they had been in positions like this before and let the game slip.
“I feel like in these sorts of situations, we have sometimes gone away from what is working and got a little bit emotional … we are a young group and with eight boys under 21 and that can happen,” Soldatos said.
“But the message was to take the emotion out of it, just keep doing what we are doing and find a
mark when we are under pressure.
“We kept it off them a bit and made them defend for long periods but still wanted to keep playing our game too.”
Cranbourne didn’t manage a goal in the final term, but more importantly, Dingley only managed one as the Eagles soared high and took a huge scalp by 21 points.
Dingleywasn’tjustbeatenonitshomeground, but the Dingoes were bruised and battered - they will be chasing a big response after the bye.
The Eagles will hope to welcome back some key players next weekend for their round nine clash against Hampton Park.
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9.10(64) Dingley Goals: Tom Morecroft 2, Lachlan Benton, Jack Lalor, Adam Peacock. Best: Kai Stretton, Christopher Horton-Milne, Cody Cochrane, Joshua Docking, Adam Peacock, Jack L’Huillier. Cranbourne Goals: Trent Marotta 4, Marc Holt 3, Jarryd Barker, Ryan Jones. Best: Jake Stephens, Trent Marotta, Andrew Green, Ryan Jones, Bailey Buntine, Glenn Osborne.
Lions into the top four as losses mount up for Redbacks
By Blair Burns
Hampton Park pushed Murrumbeena to the line at Robert Booth Reserve but the Redbacks eventually fell short by 18 points, 14.9 (93) to 11.9 (75).
A six-goal-to-one second quarter in favour of the Lions was ultimately the difference in the end as the Redbacks struggled to close the gap and were left playing catch-up for the rest of the game.
Luke Bull’s side has now lost five games in a row and has tasted victory just once this season, which came against the winless Port Melbourne Colts.
The first term was very positive for the home side on Saturday as they had seven shots on goal and despite some costly misses, they took a 2213 lead into the first break.
But a 31-point turnaround followed in the second quarter as Murrumbeena put the foot down and kicked six goals to lead by 22 at half time – a lead which they maintained for the rest of the game.
Hampton Park won the second half 45-41
but was unable to make up the early deficit.
Darrean Wyatt and Trent Thomas (three goals) were the standout performers for the Redbacks.
In other games, Castan Racunica and Willis Reidy combined for 10 goals as they guided
Bentleigh to a hard-fought 26-point win over Port Melbourne, 15.13 (103) to 11.11 (77).
It was an even contest for large parts of the match, but it was the Demons who showed their class and maintained their spot inside the top four.
Daniel
was on fire for the
five majors, while Matt Wetering slotted four at the other end for the Demons.
The Southern Division 1 competition will now have a week off with a bye for the King’s Birthday weekend.
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St Paul’s McKinnon won its third game of the season and jumped Springvale Districts on the ladder with a 36-point win, 16.19 (115) to 12.7 (79).
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Bulldogs with
Hampton Park Goals: Trent Thomas 3, Jye King, Liam Myatt 2, Patrick Adair, Declan Brunell, Mason Hawkins, Jayden Weichard. Best: Darrean Wyatt, Trent Thomas, Jye King, Mason Hawkins, Heath Briggs, Jesse Naylor. LADDER: Dingley 28, Narre Warren, Cheltenham 24, Bentleigh 20, Murrumbeena 18, Cranbourne 16, St Paul’s McKinnon 14, Springvale Districts 12, Hampton Park 4, Port Melbourne 0.
Hampton Park star Trent Thomas kicked a game-high three goals against Murrumbeena. (Gary Sissons: 553584)
Cranbourne vice-captain Bailey Buntine was huge in his team’s upset victory over Dingley. (Gary Sissons: 492203)
Birks bags four for Devon
By Blair Burns
A four-goal haul from new recruit Hugo Birks has led Devon Meadows to a 14-point win over Pines to make it two wins in a row and four for the season as the Panthers knock on the door of the top five.
The MPFNL Division 1 clash was a great opportunity for Ryan Hendy’s side to make it four wins for the season and they did that despite a slow start to the match.
Pines had most of the play in the first quarter of the game but didn’t fully capitalise as it managed 3.4 to the Panthers’ 1.1.
Trailing by 15 points at the first break, a response was needed from Devon Meadows and it was the magician Arnold Kirby who dominated the ruck battle and gave his star-studded midfield first use.
Joel Hillis, Kye Quirk and Nick Battle got busy around the ball and the Panthers responded in a big way with a dominant quarter.
Devon Meadows, on enemy territory, kicked 7.7 in the second quarter to 2.1 and turned the game on its head to take a strong 56-35 lead into the main break.
The third term was an arm-wrestle with just three total goals scored, before the final quarter opened up and was a shootout with both the Panthers and Pythons slotting six goals apiece.
Kirby’s numbers looked like they were straight out of a video game, finishing with 35 disposals, one goal, nine marks, five tackles, 41 hitouts and 227 ranking points.
Battle (31 disposals, two goals), Hillis (27 disposals, five tackles) and Quirk (30 disposals, one goal) were prolific ball-winners, while young guns Jayden Gourley and Cody Ray both produced strong performances.
Birks led the way up forward with four majors, with Battle and Brady Dixon slotting two each.
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PINES 3.4 5.5 7.8 13.10(88)
DEVONMEADOWS1.1 8.8 9.915.12(102)
Pines Goals: Hamish Roy 4, Beau Hendry, Kai
Cody Ray was one of Devon Meadows’ best in the
Sommer 2, Will Beasy, Luke Dalmau, Johnathan Haidon, Harrison Toms, Dylan Williams. Best: Luke Dalmau, Johnathan Haidon, Hamish Roy, Beau Hendry, Guy Hendry.
Devon Meadows Goals: Hugo Birks 4, Nick Battle, Brady Dixon 2, Alex Canal, Arnold Kirby, Hayden
Strong form continues as Pearcedale win over Sharks
By Blair Burns
Pearcedale is riding high in MPFNL Division 2 after the Dales won their third consecutive matchthis time against Bonbeach - and now sit just one win outside the top five.
Away from home, Pearcedale led at every break and managed to hold on to secure a hardfought victory, 12.10 (82) to 7.12 (54).
The first quarter was a real arm-wrestle as both sides tried to adjust to the game, and scores were hard to come by with the sides scoring just one goal each.
But the Dales took control in the second term as their stars got busy around the football, most notably captain Kaolan Thornton.
The young leader not only won the ball in the engine room, but also went forward and a had a huge impact with three goals.
Jake Frawley proved to be a great target up forward for Peter Bastinac’s side, kicking four goals and giving the Bonbeach defenders nightmares.
At half time, the score was 36-15 and the Dales were looking on their way to a third consecutive win before the Sharks threw a last-ditch effort at them in the third term.
The home side started to get their running game going and challenged Pearcedale’s defence with quick entries and better stoppage work.
Bonbeach converted 4.5 for the quarter to the visitors’ 3.0, with straight kicking keeping the Dales in front by just 10 points.
Pearcedale has been a side which is generally very effective in front of the big sticks in recent seasons, and that was ultimately the difference as they knocked off the Sharks.
A response was required and Bastinac got that from his side as they lifted in the fourth quarter and ran away with the game comprehensively, winning by 28 points in the end.
Bonbeach missed some chances to close the gap in the fourth, kicking just 1.4 as the result got away from the Sharks.
Captain Liam Hulett worked hard to keep his side in the contest with three goals, but it wasn’t enough.
Daniel takes a strong mark in the win for Pearcedale. (Doug Farr Sports Images)
Trey Robertson, Baylen Benwell and Finn Jakstas were among Pearcedale’s best players in the crucial victory. • MPFNLDIVISION2
Bonbeach Goals: Liam Hulett 3, Shane McDonald 2, Cooper Bruce, Owen Everts. Best: Roland De Biase, Zachariah Baird, Chris Hall, Thomas Hogan, Sunny Peckett.
Pearcedale Goals: Jake Frawley 4, Kaolan Thornton 3, Robbie Arnott, Ben Dalgleish, Finn Jakstas, Lachlan Marshall, Buster Williams. Best: Kaolan Thornton, Trey Robertson, Baylen Benwell, Jake Frawley, Finn Jakstas.
OTHER RESULTS R8: Chelsea 23.11 (149) def Hastings 11.8 (74), Crib Point 18.9 (117) def 10.5 (65), Somerville 11.13 (79) def Rye 6.12 (48), Seaford 12.15 (87) def Tyabb 5.3 (33), Red Hill 9.11 (65) def Frankston Bombers 8.9 (57).
LADDER: Chelsea, Seaford 28, Somerville, Rye 24, Red Hill 20, Frankston Bombers, Crib Point, Pearcedale 16, Bonbeach 12, Hastings, Karingal 4, Tyabb 0.
Murphy, Kye Quirk, Cody Ray, Ky Williams, Jack Wilson. Best: Joel Hillis, Nick Battle, Arnold Kirby, Jayden Gourley, Cody Ray.
OTHER RESULTS R8: Dromana 16.6 (102) def Mt Eliza 11.8 (74), Sorrento 17.14 (116) def EdithvaleAspendale 11.18 (84), Frankston YCW 14.5 (89)
def Langwarrin 12.15 (87), Rosebud 17.15 (117) def Mornington 7.7 (49).
LADDER: Rosebud, Langwarrin, Frankston YCW 28, Dromana 20, Mt Eliza, Devon Meadows 16, Edithvale-Aspendale 12, Mornington, Sorrento, Pines 4.
McGuiness makes a mark
By Blair Burns
The MPFNL held its Recognising Reconciliation Round on Saturday with many clubs wearing specially designed football jumpers for the occasion, but the day meant a bit more to one Pearcedale netballer.
Darcy McGuiness, a proud descendant of the Dunghutti people, created the artwork that was used on the Pearcedale football guernseys and the netball bibs, with Burdett’s sponsoring the production.
She produced an Indigenous design which reflects the Pearcedale community and the club, and it was a spectacle on Saturday.
Darcy’s father Jeff is the former president of Pearcedale and was in charge when the conversation around having a guernsey to celebrate the Recognising Reconciliation Round first began at the club.
“The discussion started at the end of 2024, so Dad started working with his cousin (an established Indigenous artist) on some design concepts at the beginning of 2025, but unfortunately his cousin passed away before anything concrete was created,” she said.
“Dad finished the sketch ideas, so I created the image based on these concepts and sketches.
“We used a range of symbols to represent areas of the club, but most importantly wanted to depict the two bays the club is situated between (Westernport and Port Phillip), and show men and women congregating around the bays to represent our volunteers, supporters and players.”
Darcy has always been interested in Indigenous art forms, but admitted it was not something she had planned to do.
More than 15 hours of drawing and sketching came to fruition on Saturday as the club proudly wore the design.
“There were a fair few edits done until we were happy with it as I’ve never done anything like this before - it made seeing the whole club wearing it even better,” Darcy said.
“I loved seeing the club really get around this and wear the jerseys and netball bibs with pride.
“It also encouraged genuine conversations surrounding our nation’s history, and why there are still such evident disparities in outcomes for First Nations peoples.”
Unfortunately the 28-year-old was unable to take the court in her design on Saturday due to injury, but she watched on with pride.
Current president Troy Gent said the club asked for approval from the local Bunurong Elders to use the design.
The Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation approved the design and gave their support, as did the MPFNL.
Pearcedale held its jumper launch on Thursday in the lead-up to the match, and will welcome 1995 premiership player and Indigenous man Leon Egan to the club on June 11 to discuss reconciliation - Leon was formerly the AFLPA Indigenous and Multicultural Manager.
Pearcedale’s Finn Jakstas in action in the club’s Reconciliation Round guernsey. (Doug Farr Sports Images)
win over Pines. (Stewart Chambers: 551907)
Luke
Panthers put blocks in place
By Justin Schwarze
Excitement is building at Glover Reserve as Devon Meadows Cricket Club has had a positive offseason as it looks to reload in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier Division.
The club has lured Chris Jarrett across from Clyde to be coach to kickstart a new era.
Jarrett has quickly gained respect among the Casey Cardinia landscape after leading the Cougars to finals last summer for the first time since 2019/20.
But his experience goes much further, having 20 years of senior coaching under his belt.
He has had roles at Casey South Melbourne, Lynbrook, Dingley and Upper Ferntree Gully.
Jarrett has also tasted premiership success, winning a Turf 1 with Cranbourne as coach.
Just a few short months ago, the Panthers stared relegation in the face, but managed to get over the line in an intense final day against Upper Beaconsfield.
But since then, there’s been nothing but positive news coming out of Glover Reserve, with stars and stalwarts Lucas Ligt, Ben Marsh, Lucas Carroll, Chris Cleef and Nathan Worsteling already putting pen to paper to return.
And on the recruiting front, Devon Meadows has welcomed back top order bat and former junior Will Halton, who has been honing his craft at Casey South Melbourne over the past two seasons.
Halton played a massive role in the Panthers’ 2022/23 District premiership, forming a formidable partnership opening the batting with club champion Ligt.
Halton scored 470 runs that season at an average of 42.7, including a crucial 39 in the grand final.
He then had a very strong campaign in Premier the following summer, scoring 461 runs at an average of 35.5.
Over the most recent summer, Halton scored three half centuries for the Swans’ third XI and appeared in seven matches for the second XI.
As for in-house awards, Marsh was named Club Champion and awarded the Peter Zauner medal for his efforts in the Premier season.
Marsh took 35 wickets at an average of 16.34 and scored 235 runs, a career-best effort from the spinner.
The club will be looking to improve on its 4-9 season in 2025/26, finishing seventh.
Casey picks up second straight with Giant win over GWS
By Justin Schwarze
A gritty and hard-fought performance earned Casey its second consecutive win on Sunday in round 10 of the VFL.
The Demons knocked off second-placed GWS at Casey Fields in a match of momentum swings.
Casey had a new look with three AFL midseason draftees entering the side and pulling on the Demons jumper for the first time, while Max Heath came down from the senior team.
A late first-quarter goal for Riley Hamilton put the Giants in front by a point at quarter time after a closely-contested term in which both sides booted four goals.
But the hosts got the ascension in the second, kicking another four goals to GWS’ one to hold a firm 8.2 (50) to 5.5 (35) lead at the main break.
Superstar midseason recruit from Williamstown Joel Fitzgerald then set the tone in the second half, finishing nicely on the run to make it four unanswered goals for Casey.
The classy Giants were never going to go down without a fight though, as they booted the last three of the term to draw level at the threequarter time siren.
They hit the front to start the fourth as Sam McMeeken kicked truly, but it was responded with back-to-back majors from Luker Kentfield.
It’s the second week in a row that consecutive Kentfield goals have been crucial in a Casey win, and this one was capped off by Ethan Stanley breaking a tackle and continuing in stride before putting it through in style.
The Demons pulled out the clutch 12.5 (77) to 9.9 (63) victory.
“The style of game that we’re trying to play, if we play to the best of our ability, it can stack up against anyone,” Casey coach Rhett McLennan said.
“It’s exciting for the boys to see the belief in it and keep getting after what our best game looks like with just a few tweaks that look towards the opposition.
“Realistically, it’s just about how we can play our brand as well as we can and seeing how it goes against some of the better teams.
“The last couple of weeks was a better version of our brand and it stood up which is exciting and validating for the boys.
“How we played the ground when we wanted to go slow was pivotal, especially in the second quarter.
“Given we had an inexperienced side that hadn’t played a lot of games in total for Casey, I thought they embraced it really well and for the most part were able to stick to their guns.
“It’s good to have some quality players in, but it’s also good for our young guys to be starting to grasp what we’re trying to teach, so it’s heading in the right direction at the moment.
“We were able to take a little bit of gas out of the game by playing to the conditions.
“We know that they’re a team that really like to charge forward hard through the corridor, so we just wanted to make sure that we referenced that really closely.
“We made sure we had an emphasis of making sure that we were trying to push them wide as far as we could and bring their outside players into it and for their mids to have less of an influence in general play.
“For the most part, our midfielders and some
of our high defenders and forwards were able to help us do that, which was really pleasing.”
New face Fitzgerald dominated, turning heads for an early senior selection with 40 disposals, six marks, six tackles, 12 clearances and a goal. And after being picked up Tuesday night last week and barely having any time to familiarise himself with the tactics, the message was simple from McLennan to the star on-baller.
“The conversation around all three midseason draftees was to just go out there and enjoy it, just play their natural game,” McLennan said.
“We said ‘here’s a couple of guidelines of the way we want to play but when all else fails, just back your instincts’
“What Joel’s done so far this year in regards to his ball winning ability, we didn’t want to stymie that at all.
“We just said talk to Moose (Max Heath) and see how close you can get to being the first receiver off the big fella, and he did that a lot.
“His work up and down the ground was sensational, he’s in great touch and dominating the VFL at the moment which is great for him and us.”
Kentfield’s hot form up forward continued as the 194cm key forward booted another bag of four, following his four-goal effort last week.
Kentfield is currently fifth in the VFL league goalkicking, so he too is knocking down the door for a call-up.
“We wanted to try and help the key forwards out a little bit more in our delivery inside 50,” McLennan noted.
“It was difficult and GWS fuel a lot of their forwards from the back half so they get back really quickly.
“You do have to get it in deep and fairly quickly so a couple of times we were able to do that, Luker’s hands and ability to own the ball drop was really good.
“His timing and feel for that is in good fettle at the moment.
“He’s showing that when he gets his hands near the ball he’s clunking them and he’s a really accurate kick for goal.
“He also went down back late and saved the game for us with a great contested mark.
“He’s doing it at all ends of the ground at the moment and I think there’s a senior selection in the not too distant future for him.”
Casey heads to Victoria Park on Saturday to face Collingwood in the Big Freeze matchup.
Spinner Ben Marsh was awarded the Club Champion award after his magnificent season in Premier.
Chris Jarrett has been appointed Devon Meadows coach for 2026/27. (Supplied)
Casey’s Luker Kentfield is in fine form with another four goals on the weekend. (Gary Sissons: 549004)
