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Willing and Abel A man dressed in a lion onesie has vowed to run 200km around Pakenham in a bid to get people talking about men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Rather than growing a moustache, Jake Abel decided to put a twist on the usual fun-
draising efforts associated with Movember, claiming the unique costume would hopefully see more people address the cause. To read more about Jake's unusual and noble quest, pick up a copy of this week's Pakenham-Berwick Gazette.
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The Staffy involved in a fatal dog attack in Pakenham will not be seized and put to sleep, Cardinia Shire Council has confirmed. In line with their legislative responsibilities under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, council confirmed to the Gazette on Wednesday 20 November, a thorough investigation into the incident had been conducted and as a result, "no further action" will be taken. Council wouldn't comment further on specific details surrounding the case. On Tuesday 5 November, 'Hero' the Staffy was on a leash walking around Windermere Boulevard with his owners when two Dachshunds and a Labrador came bounding over off leash. Sadly, four-year-old Dachshund Coco was killed as a result of the incident. His owner took to social media in a post which was shared more than 350,000 times before it was deleted. Hero's owner, Paki Harrison told the Gazette the full story hadn't been portrayed in the original Facebook post. "My wife and son were walking our dog when three dogs off leash came out of nowhere and started attacking my dog that was on a lead and a harness," Mr Harrison said.
Days following the attack, a petition to save 'Hero' emerged online, created by Emma Douglas who was watching the viral post from the other side of Melbourne, in Tarneit. The petition went viral and received more than 285,000 signatures. "I'm so happy with the outcome and so grateful for each and every person that signed and shared the petition, as I believe it made the world of difference," Ms Douglas said. Lawyer Michael Faltermaier represented the Harrison family and said it was an "incredible result". "Having been a lawyer for almost 30 years, I've never seen a response to a case like this before," Mr Faltermaier said. "The feeling now is one of great relief, we made forceful representations to the council both verbally and in writing in relation to the issues in this matter and we commend them in their response to this case. "Justice for Hero has been achieved. He is indeed a Hero, because he acted to protect his owner in a very difficult and unfortunate situation. "Our clients were deeply saddened by the death of Coco, it didn't need to happen and it could've been avoided." since 1989
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Thief nabbed by public By Brendan Rees A teenage thief who took off with an armful of sports gear from a store in Cranbourne has been chased down and caught by a group of heroic strangers. The incident occurred after four male youths entered Sportspower on South Gippsland Highway about 6pm on Friday 15 November. A Victoria Police spokesman alleged the teenagers took “a number of clothing items” before running from the store and assaulting a staff member as they fled. A group of quick-thinking bystanders chased the boys and tackled a 15-year-old to the ground near Merinda Park train station about 1.6km from the store - who was later arrested by police at the scene. About $2,000 in merchandise was recovered following the citizens’ arrest but police are still on the hunt for the boy’s other accomplices who managed to flee. The 15-year-old has been charged with theft, possess a drug of dependence, and commit an indictable offence while on bail. He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date. The incident was captured on CCTV where the teens wandered the store before grabbing different merchandise and bolting to the door. “It was only to about half way through that things started to look a bit suss and that was more so as I started to walk towards the back they started to rush a few things,” Sportspower store owner Nick Sleep said. “They just carried it out under their arms. If they had of been putting in their backpacks it would’ve been a different scenario; we wouldn’t have let them get out. “The fact they were just holding onto it; it just appeared they were there to try it on,” he said.
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But as soon as they bandits move towards the front door “we knew that something was not right,“ Mr Sleep said. He said the band of strangers “just slowed them down, and held them there until police arrived.” In a Facebook post, Sportspower expressed
their gratitude to the Good Samaritans which read: “A huge thanks to our amazing local community members who helped us recover thousands of dollars’ worth of goods”. “It was amazing to see so many people helping out as we looked for the perpetrators of a brazen daylight robbery,” the post said.
“None of this would have been possible without locals being upstanding citizens. As owners of a small, locally owned business we thank everyone for their support of your local sports store and our team of amazing employees”. Police from Dandenong Frontline Tactical Unit are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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Rallying to save Christmas By Jessica Anstice A lack of Christmas cheer in previous years has prompted the Cardinia Art Society to tinsel up the town and ensure their annual celebration is better than ever before. Thanks to a $1000 grant from Cardinia Shire Council, Pakenham's Main Street will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland as of the first day of December, when the festive season commences. Cardinia Arts Society president Jillian Ronalds says the role of decorating is not as easy as you might think. "We've had to think of decorations that don't matter if they get stolen, they need to be safe and it has to look nice," she explained. "I went to the Lakeside Residents Group meeting when they mentioned they were going to use red fabric to made bows to tie around trees and I thought that was a great idea, so that's what we're going to do. "It's not going to hurt anyone, it's cheap, and it'll look nice." Along with the bright red ribbons, shop windows will be decked out festive lights for everyone to enjoy. "We're going to purchase Christmas lights and offer them to business owners to put in their shop windows because that way it can't be stolen," she said. "Cr Michael Schilling suggested we have a hunt for Santa, an elf or reindeer in the shop windows which I thought was such a cute idea, so hopefully we'll do that one too." On Sunday 21 December, Cardinia Arts Society and Cardinia Ratepayers and Resident Association will host its annual community Christmas festival with heaps of fun for everyone. Santa will be riding up and down Main Street from 11am on a horse and carriage with
Cardinia Arts Society president Jillian Ronald with Yakkerboo in Pakenham's Main Street. 201144 his little helpers handing out lollies. A special raffle will take place in the lead up to the event with all donations going towards Mill Valley Ranch, who are donating the horse, carriage and their time. The iconic Wally Wombat will also grace the street, while buskers from the Men's Shed entertain with festive favourites. A blackboard Christmas tree, designed by
the arts society and built by the Men's Shed, will be located outside the post office for children to draw on. "We're hoping to hire someone to create funky hair on the children using glitter and bells," Ms Ronald said. "If any children would like to come dressed as an elf, we will give them a basket of lollies which they can help hand out - it's really good fun."
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As a petition for a bus to Officer Secondary College continues to attract support, the head of Ventura Bus Lines has admitted there is a need for a dedicated service to the school. Andrew Cornwall, managing director at Ventura, said the company believed there was a need for an extra service to the rapidly-growing school. "We have tabled that a number of times with the Department of Transport and are waiting for an outcome," he said. He added that usually where demand could be proven, a service would be introduced by the government. Asked how to prove this demand, Mr Cornwall said: "where there's evidence of continuous capacity issues." Currently, a Ventura bus service runs from Pakenham station to Berwick Secondary College via Officer Secondary College. It is understood the bus is in fact a dedi-
cated Berwick Secondary College bus that has been rerouted to include Officer Secondary due to demand. Students from both schools use this bus, which only runs once in the morning and once in the afternoon, according to the Department of Education and Training. On one morning when Star News Group visited, 18 students from Officer Secondary disembarked from the Berwick Secondary bus outside the Officer school. Students were observed standing in the aisles as there were no seats left. There are other bus services in Victoria where students from more than one public school travel on the same service, however the Department of Education would not supply names. Mr Cornwall said Ventura had been contacted by Officer Secondary at the end of last year regarding introducing a bus route, and said the company had been recommending introducing the service throughout this year.
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Evelyn marks a century By Brendan Rees Narre Warren resident Evelyn Winifred Peterson has celebrated her 100th birthday with a wealth of family and friends. Born on 18 November 1919 at home in Kyabram, with help from a local midwife, Ms Peterson worked as a nurse at the Rural Kyabram Hospital. She married her husband Norm in December 1941 after his family moved to Kyabram from Melbourne. “As they were ‘townies’ they didn’t know what to do on a farm therefore spent every night or two at our house,” Ms Peterson said. “I became very close to Norm. He eventually asked me to be his”. They had six children: twins Darryl and Margaret, Graeme, David and twins Lorraine and Rosie. They lived in Kyabram until moving to Gigarre East, then moved on to Harkawary in 1956, until settling in Narre Warren in 1966 the year the currency changed. She has now lived in Narre Warren for 53 years. Before Norm died in 2004, they had been married for 63 years. During their life together, Norm was a soldier in World War II, and Ms Peterson was a mother and farmer, even milking cows while in labour with their twins Rosie and Lorraine. She said the secret to a marriage was “endeavouring to make the other person happy.” Ms Peterson was part of the Country Women’s Association, the Narre Warren North church (30 years), and Berwick Presbyterian
Church until finally settling at Narre Warren/ Webb Street Church. She and her eldest daughter Margaret were among the first volunteers at Webb Street church who set up the Transit Soup Kitchen. Ms Peterson only retired from transit a couple of years ago. Ms Peterson has 14 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren with another two due in early and late March 2020. When asked what her secret is to a long life, she says: “I was given a healthy body and looked after it. I never smoked or drank. I once had wine as part of a communion in church and was couldn’t wait to get home for a cup of tea.” Ms Peterson says she enjoys eating one piece of toast with marmalade or jam for breakfast with “a good knife full of butter, I do it properly” She also lives by the quote: “To know what’s right and live it” and her regrets in life are ones “I forgot to do.” “I wish I had looked after my mother and father but I was busy raising children and working,” she said. Ms Peterson says she tries not to think about death. “If I think about it I think I don’t know what’s going to be like but in the Bible St Paul says it’s good here but better once you’re gone. Fear not; just trust the Lord. That is what I believe. When it comes to that time I will just say I will not be afraid as the Lord has said fear not”.
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Weapons and cash seized in drug raid By Brendan Rees Imitation firearms, cash, and weapons have been seized at a property in Cranbourne East on Wednesday 13 November. Members of the Southern Division 3 Divisional Response Unit executed the search warrant in Butterwick Terrace in relation to alleged drug offending. Police allegedly found imitation firearms
and scopes, a large amount of cash, prohibited weapons including a taser, flick knives, knuckle dusters and a laser pointer. Also located was a large amount of ecstasy tablets, LSD strips, magic mushrooms and prescription medication, police say. “Officers seized a large quantity of several alleged drugs of dependence as well as alleged imitation firearms and restricted weapons,”
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Victoria Police spokesman Sam Bidey said. A 26-year-old Cranbourne man has been charged with several offences including trafficking drug of dependence, possess drug of dependence and possess imitation firearms. He was remanded to face Dandenong Magistrates Court on 2 December. A 22-year-old Cranbourne East woman was arrested and released pending summons.
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Police find guns, cash and drugs Firearms, ammunition, cash, and a large quantity of drugs have been seized and a man arrested after police raided a Narre Warren house on Wednesday 13 November. Detectives of Dandenong Criminal Investigation Unit applied for the search warrant at the house after Highway Patrol intercepted a driver with an outstanding warrant. An Endeavour Hills divisional van attended to assist with processing the 30-year-old man and a large quantity of illicit drugs was located, police say. Southern Divisional Response Unit and the Narre Warren uniform members then attended the man’s Narre Warren address where a large number of firearms, ammunition, cash, and illicit drugs were allegedly seized. The man was interviewed will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday 14 November.
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Casey councillor Sam Aziz was paid a $5000-amonth “sham” commission for sourcing wealthy Chinese investors for equine firm Spicer Thoroughbreds, it was alleged at an anti-corruption hearing. The prinicipal of Spicer Thoroughbreds was unaware of the “unauthorised” arrangement paid for by property developer John Woodman, the IBAC hearing was told on 19 November. Mr Woodman agreed with counsel assisting Michael Tovey’s assertion that the payments were “funnelled” through Spicer Thoroughbreds - which had provided horses to Mr Woodman over the past decade. Under questioning from Mr Tovey, Mr Woodman said the payments were “in hindsight” a conflict of interest. “The contracts that you had for these people with Mr Aziz for consultancies were really just an excuse to pay money that he was insisting on getting because of his role as a councillor,” Mr Tovey said. “Yes, sir,” Mr Woodman said. “But I was advised by (part-owner Bernard Lee) that there was in fact an agreement and that Mr Aziz was in fact seeking people to participate in the purchase of race horses.” He’d never seen evidence of Cr Aziz communicating with a “potential client“, Mr
Woodman conceded. Spicer Thoroughbreds was part-owned by Bernard Lee, the boyfriend of Woodman “lobbyist” Lorraine Wreford, the hearing was told. Ms Wreford took up the posting after being on Casey Council and losing her Liberal MP seat, Mr Woodman said. Her job was to “communicate” with Liberalaligned councillors for $5000 a month. She also couriered cash to Cr Aziz, including $2000 out of a $25,000-a-month payment
to Cr Aziz on a Little River project. That was withdrawn recently after Mr Woodman learned that Cr Aziz didn’t gain entry to his planned PhD on Smart Cities. Former ALP federal candidate Phil Staindl was hired to target Labor councillors - Tim Jackson being the only one lobbied in Casey, according to Mr Woodman. Mr Staindl was being paid $3000 a month, with his $250,000 “success fee” withdrawn after the Cranbourne West rezoning was refused by the State Government.
flicts of interest - corrupt behaviour-between property developer John Woodman and the two Casey councillors named by John Tovey QC - both former mayors - during my time as a long term Casey resident.Most Casey councillors have really been part of the problem by failing to question Cr Sam Aziz and Cr Geoff Ablett. They remained indifferent even when Casey council's critics were unfairly silenced, when arbitrary local law was invoked and when the state police and Casey's security contractors were brought in to summarily evict ratepayers from council's public meetings.
While Casey council deserves to be sacked, there were also failures by the Local Government Inspectorate as a "regulator" which allowed Cr Aziz and Cr Ablett to continue to remain on council unchallenged. Former Casey councillor Paul Richardson, former developer, Nigel Byran, and myself, had complained to the Inspectorate on many occasions about corrupt behaviour on Casey council only to be completely ignored. John Glazebrook, Endeavour Hills
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Judy Davis: I happen to know Geoff Ablett has always not voted or been in any discussion and has declared a Conflict of Interest. Yes Geoff does have a business relationship with John Watson , but this has nothing to do with council. He has never denied this. But always declared a conflict of interest. There are a few Councillors who do not declare a conflict of interest and stay in the council room and vote. I do believe someone has tried to throw him under the bus. IBAC should further investigate. Wendy Pearce-Morgan: What do you expect when the top of chain is also a lying harassing, threatening and intimidating person to old people in the community, throw her out first then sort out the rest. Judie Hedrick: Sack the lot of them and reverse those planning decisions. Crooked as!!! Carolyn Pauline: Bet this goes on more than we know. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Skilled up By Brendan Rees Members of Casey's Afghan community have been recognised after completing training programs to ensure they are workforce ready. Fifty women of the Hazara community were awarded certificates in safe food handling, first aid and introduction to training in the cleaning industry during a graduation ceremony at Lynbrook Community Centre on Wednesday 13 November. The training, delivered by the Women's Association South East Melbourne Australia, was designed for those whose English is a second language and to help increase their employability skills. Sadia Ali, president of the United Cultural Support Inc said she was proud of the recipient's efforts who are "ready to go out in the work force and become independent". "The students have been impressive with their diligence, punctuality and attendance," she said. "Each training was delivered over several days with hands-on experiences and well as class room environment. The students were
supported by experienced trainers with the concepts and to make sure that work place English conversations were understood," she said. "I would congratulate two of my proud ladies Nouriah Eliasi and Zahra Mohammadi who have started their catering business after receiving their training and certificate in safe food handling," Ms Ali said. "Without the collaboration, partnership and support of our partnered organisations and Volunteers this wouldn't have been possible". The award ceremony also featured police officers from Victoria Police who delivered a cyber safety information session titled 'Think U Know' to the parents of young people covering issues of cyber bullying, online gaming, inappropriate content desire, privacy management, identity theft and more. A fourth program will also start soon in 'Water safety and swimming lessons for Afghan Women'. The programs were funded by the Komak Program and Connections -UNITING.
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To fly back for IBAC By Cam Lucadou-Wells and Brendan Rees Casey councillor and former mayor Sam Aziz may return to Australia before the end of the IBAC hearings. On 20 November, he told 3AW Radio that he would fly back from overseas work in Egypt "possibly in the seven to 10 days". The IBAC hearings are expected to run until 6 December. "This is certainly nothing unusual," Cr Aziz said of his overseas flight. "And it is an absolute travesty of justice that the media seems to have made an issue out of it when, clearly, I have a return ticket and IBAC was aware I was travelling and didn't stop me from travelling." On the hearing's opening day, Counsel assisting Michael Tovey QC said that Cr Aziz would not appear. He had allegedly put his house on the market and sold it soon after being served a search warrant, the hearing was told. The 'mayor emeritus' had not yet returned since flying out to Egypt "some four or five weeks ago", Mr Tovey said. "And we are unaware as to if and when he might be returning." IBAC has since placed a restraining order on the proceeds of that house sale, Mr Tovey said. On 3AW, Cr Aziz said that "two thirds" of the alleged $900,000 received from property developer John Woodman was the councillor's own money. He said he'd withdrawn the cash to stop his former wife from "quarantining or shutting down" money in his accounts. He delivered it in a suitcase to Mr Woodman as an investment in mezzanine finance at
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Sam Aziz, as Casey Mayor in 2017, says he's never taken bribes. 174279 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS a five per cent interest rate. "I would never accept any money simply because I'm a councillor." Cr Aziz said he didn't declare a conflict of interest in a council vote on the Woodmanlinked Pavilion Estate because the loan arrangement ended two months beforehand. "If I had my time again I would've made exactly the same decisions because I am sure that the decisions that I made were very, very good for the community."
Mr Aziz denied ever accepting a 'bribe' describing the allegations as "absolute nonsense." "I have never ever in my entire career of 35 years of public service to receive a bribe for anything. "I would never accept it upon myself to receive a bribe. "What I have done is acted in the best interests of my community."
Legal eagles have flocked to the IBAC hearing into alleged corruption among Casey councillors and property developers. On the opening day, separate legal representatives for developer John Woodman, his lawyer and consultant Megan Schutz and developer Leighton’s executive Thomas Kenessey were on hand. Casey Council and its current chief executive Glenn Patterson were represented. A lawyer sat on behalf of Casey councillors Amanda Stapledon and Gary Rowe. Colleague Geoff Ablett was represented separately. Casey ex-mayor, former state MP and Woodman “lobbyist” Lorraine Wreford was separately represented. There was no mention of representation for ’person of interest’ Cr Sam Aziz. A City of Casey spokesperson wouldn’t detail the legal costs to the council. They said that the council was required under law to cover the legal fees of councillors and staff “provided they have carried out their roles and responsibilities ... in good faith”. “Where a councillor of council officer has been found to not have acted in good faith, Council’s insurer will not cover the legal fees and it would be up to the individual councillor or council officer to cover their own legal costs.”
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nessed a document that I have prepared where I have suggested a motion.” He agreed that such a move was “improper”. Commissioner Robert Redlich foreshadowed that the ‘briefing note’ fitted the pattern of later correspondence sent to councillors by other persons on Mr Woodman’s behalf. Mr Woodman was confronted with evidence he’d deposited $5000 cash under a false name into Cr Ablett’s account in late 2013. “I cannot recall doing that, sir,” Mr Woodman said. “No, I have no explanation for that.” Also on day two of the hearings, Mr Woodman defended $5500 monthly payments to the Save Cranbourne West Residents Action Group (SCWRAG) leader Ray Walker.
SCWRAG leader Mr Walker was purportedly hired to drive around noting real estate signs on property, to provide “feedback” on real estate sales in the region. Mr Woodman denied that the payments presented a conflict of interest for Mr Walker, whose group supported the developer Leighton’s wishes. The IBAC investigation will focus on corruption involving Casey councillors and property developers, particularly three planning issues. They are the Amendment C219 rezoning of land in Cranbourne West, the H3 intersection in Hall Road, Cranbourne West, and the Pavilion Estate. The hearings continue for an expected three weeks.
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A property developer allegedly paid cash to Casey councillors and treated them as his “puppets” as part of a campaign to rezone Cranbourne West land, an anti-corruption hearing has heard. It was alleged that the developer John Woodman paid $80,000 in cash deposits to Cr Sam Aziz and $17,500 to Cr Geoff Ablett in the lead-up to Amendment C219 deliberations in 2014, the IBAC Operation Sandon hearings on 19 November was told. In response, Mr Woodman said Cr Ablett’s payments were a “coincidence” and didn’t know of the payments to Cr Aziz. Mr Woodman and his associates had been lobbying councillors to rezone the land from industrial to residential - a move that would create a windfall profit of tens of millions of dollars. On 3 February 2014, Mr Woodman sent a ‘briefing note’ of arguments for the rezoning in an email to Crs Aziz, Ablett and Amanda Stapledon’s private email accounts. The next day, Cr Aziz introduced an urgent motion for Amendment C219 during a closed council meeting. “You would forgive people who have read the document we’ve just been looking at as thinking that you were treating councillors just like puppets,” counsel assisting Michael Tovey told Mr Woodman. Mr Woodman denied Mr Tovey’s allegation that it was because “Mr Aziz was in your pocket and you considered Mr Ablett to be in your pocket and you thought Ms Stapledon would at least follow them”. “I’m attempting to outline to them the reason why the Cranbourne West land zoned industrial should be changed to residential,” Mr Woodman said. “Sir, this is the first time I have ever wit-
Casey councillor and former mayor Sam Aziz may return to Australia before the end of the IBAC hearings. On 20 November, he told 3AW Radio that he would fly back from overseas work in Egypt "possibly in the seven to 10 days". The IBAC hearings are expected to run until 6 December. "This is certainly nothing unusual," Cr Aziz said of his overseas flight. "And it is an absolute travesty of justice that the media seems to have made an issue out of it when, clearly, I have a return ticket and IBAC was aware I was travelling and didn't stop me from travelling." On the hearing's opening day, Counsel assisting Michael Tovey QC said that Cr Aziz would not appear. He had allegedly put his house on the market and sold it soon after being served a search warrant, the hearing was told. The 'mayor emeritus' had not yet returned since flying out to Egypt "some four or five weeks ago", Mr Tovey said.
Sam Aziz, as Casey Mayor in 2017, says he's never taken bribes. 174279 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS "And we are unaware as to if and when he might be returning." IBAC has since placed a restraining order on the proceeds of that house sale, Mr Tovey said. On 3AW, Cr Aziz said that "two thirds" of the alleged $900,000 received from property developer John Woodman was the councillor's own money.
He said he'd withdrawn the cash to stop his former wife from "quarantining or shutting down" money in his accounts. He delivered it in a suitcase to Mr Woodman as an investment in mezzanine finance at a five per cent interest rate. "I would never accept any money simply because I'm a councillor." Cr Aziz said he didn't declare a conflict of interest in a council vote on the Woodmanlinked Pavilion Estate because the loan arrangement ended two months beforehand. "If I had my time again I would've made exactly the same decisions because I am sure that the decisions that I made were very, very good for the community." Mr Aziz denied ever accepting a 'bribe' describing the allegations as "absolute nonsense." "I have never ever in my entire career of 35 years of public service to receive a bribe for anything. "I would never accept it upon myself to receive a bribe. "What I have done is acted in the best interests of my community."
Mornington millionaire’s rise to the top John Woodman grew up in Springvale before making his millions as a Mornington-based property developer. He directs Watsons Pty Ltd, which describes itself on its website as the “pre-eminent consultant to land developers”. It claims to produce between 10 and 20 percent of the total lots released to the Victorian market each year. Mr Woodman, then 60 years old, was profiled in Mornington Peninsula News while running for local council elections in 2012. He arrived on the peninsula as a project manager “on the way up“ in 1981. He bought Watsons in the 1990s and acquired several “notches on the belt” including
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the $650 million Martha Cove development at Mt Martha. “Mr Woodman has made Watsons the preeminent development “one-stop shop” on the peninsula and the southeast with a reputation for shepherding difficult projects through labyrinthine planning laws,” reporter Mike Hast wrote. The News asked the 60-year-old why he was standing for council. “The peninsula has been good to me and I want to give something back,” he said. Asked about a potential conflict of interest if he was elected to the council, Mr Woodman conceded he would be “subjected to some scrutiny”.
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Relay for Life raises $45K By Brendan Rees There was a sea of purple at Casey Fields as hundreds gathered to the 2019 CranbourneNarre Warren Relay for Life to raise money for the Cancer Council over the weekend of 16-17 November. The 305 registered participants managed to raise $44,500 in the hope to find a cure for cancer. The event brought the community together to celebrate survivors and recognise the unsung heroes - their carers. Teams committed to walking or running around the athletics track for 48 hours nonstop to signify that cancer never rests. Cancer survivor, Nat Wenke, who was named this year’s Face of Hope opened the event and was joined by Federal Member for Holt Anthony Byrne. In Mr Bryne’s Facebook post he said: “Thanks to the amazing Jodie Hollis and her management team for organising this life af-
firming event. You can still show your support by attending to cheer on the teams or by donating via the Cranbourne-Narre relay for life website“ Ms Wenke underwent six months of chemo this year at the age of 43. She was given the news she was cancer free in September. “Your life just changes and I don’t think I’ll ever get back to normal,” Nat says. A candlelight ceremony was also held on Saturday night. Other activities included candle bag decorating, an obstacle course, Jenga and Connect 4 game, trivia and endless entertainment. Runner-up of Australia’s Got Talent 2019, singer Jennifer Anderson also performed two songs. The event was supported by sponsors including the City of Casey and all funds raised go to the support, prevention and research work carried out by Cancer Council Victoria. Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon spoke at the closing ceremony.
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Surrounded by open space, Parks on Ahern - Pakenham has it all! • 53 home development • 2 & 3 bed options available
90-96 Ahern Rd Pakenham
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optic (where required) Clothesline • TV points NBN ibre optic (where required) • Water tank minimum TV points 2000 (tank flush Water tanklitre minimum 2000 litre (tank lush system) or greywater water system) or grey connection (if available) or solar hot connection (if available) water* whichever is applicable All driveways, crossovers or solarpaths hot and water* as per plans with coloured concrete whichever is applicable Landscaping • All driveways, paths and Fencing crossovers as per plans Letterbox with coloured concrete • Landscaping • Fencing • Letterbox
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Address: 17 Grattan Way, PAKENHAM, 3810 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: By appointment Keith Sloan 0409 708 706 Contact: Keith Sloan 0409 708 706, OBRIEN REAL ESTATE
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Weather you’re looking to downsize and keep the caravan or boat, a irst home buyer looking to enter the market or savvy investor, this development has a little something for everyone. Located in an established part of Pakenham, opposite parklands and open space, the fresh air and neighbourhood vibes will have you feeling at home in no time! With close access to all the amenities such as; shopping, schools, restaurants and more throughout Pakenham and surrounding towns, you’ll have everything you need. With easy access to the M1 taking you to either Melbourne or further down into Gippsland.
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OLDE BERWICK LANDMARK FOR SALE OVER an acre of prime Olde Berwick on a high exposure, blue-chip location is unheard of and an exciting opportunity! The homestead has never been offered for sale before and offers a location that is clearly amongst inner Berwick’s most attractive. An original but sturdy and comfortable brick veneer home sits to the rear of this corner allotment, ready to be rejuvenated and enjoyed once more. Wandering around the site, you will be impressed with the size of some of the lovely old trees and enchanting setting that once held weddings and many celebrations over the years. If you are looking to renovate the delightful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, which offers scope for further improvement, and create a secluded acreage oasis for your family, then we suggest you enquire about this property. Situated in a location which boasts some of the area’s finest homes, don’t let this one pass you by! ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 Inglis Road, BERWICK, VIC 3806 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Inspect: Saturday 2-2:30pm Auction: Saturday 14 December at 2pm Contact: Kristen Turner 0410 615 228, PEAKE REAL ESTATE 9707 5300
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Old friends share tales By Brendan Rees There were many stories shared among former students of Narre Warren Primary School No.2924 during a recent school reunion. About 40 past students who attended the school from the 1940s through to the 1990s came together at the Narre Warren Senior Citizens rooms on Centre Road, Narre Warren on Sunday 10 November. The former weatherboard school, constructed in 1929 at 53-57 Webb Street, is now heritage listed and played an important role in the development of the community for over a century from its opening in 1889.
With the adjoining Mechanics' Institute they are the only two surviving pre-World War II buildings in Webb Street. The school is also typical of interwar schools such as the multi-paned double-hung sash windows with two brick chimneys. Former student Moyneen Chester, who started prep at the old school in 1957, said a "few tears of happiness were shed" as well as many "hugs and laughs" at the reunion. "Most people recognised each other or introduced themselves and the place was abuzz from the minute it started," she said. There were about 60 people at the reunion including former residents of the area.
Narre Warren Primary School No.2924 prep class of 1957.
Among the attendees was Bill Sweeney, whose father supplied the grounds for the Narre Warren football ground as well as Tony Weaven, an outstanding community man who coached the junior football teams for many years. "We had people come from Byron Bay, Tocumwal (a town in New South Wales), Warragul and many people bought old school photos from as early as 1953 although some were damaged," Ms Chester said. The idea for the reunion idea came about after Ms Chester caught up with some former school friends at a funeral. The former students, she said, were aged
in their 40s through to their 80s and wanted to "catch up over a cuppa and talk about how lucky we were to have grown up in Narre Warren back in the day." "I felt it was well worth all the phone calls and even the dead ends I chased up. I spoke to my prep grade teacher Mrs Crowley, who is in her mid-nineties now and would have loved to come along as well as people from as far away as Darwin who hope to come to the next one," she said. Ms Chester thanked Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon and members of the Narre Warren Senior Citizens committee for making the reunion possible.
Former students gather for a group photo at the reunion.
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Homemade gifts galore Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and enjoy a pleasant morning at Evergreen Retirement Village’s Market Day on 23 November. The market kicks off at 9am and goes through until 1.30pm at 11 McGregor Road, Pakenham. Enjoy Devonshire tea, a sausage hot off the barbecue, homemade cakes, homemade soup and coffee. Christmas gift ideas include handmade crafts, plants, books, chocolates, hampers, DVDs, jewellery, beauty products, wooden toys and candles. There will also be free range eggs for sale and a wide variety of plants. “This is our 14th market and the residents work hard all year to prepare to make the market successful, with a range of goods to suit everyone,“ said village manager Anne Warner. Shoppers can also go into the draw to win a $200 Village Gold Class voucher by bringing the coupon from the News (see page 2) and placing it in the entry box in the clubhouse on market day. Evergreen is a small village with 76 units and approximately 100 residents. “We are very community orientated and consider our residents are family.“ Evergreen has a beatiful clubhouse and fully equiped kitchen. “There is always something happening,“ said Anne. “We have line dancing, pool, ladies chit chat, musical afternoons and, of course, our popular market day.“
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Probus Endeavour Hills Club
The Tooradin Foreshore Committee of management invites the community to celebrate Christmas at their annual 'Christmas on the foreshore'. Groups and bands performing include dual gold guitar winner Andrew Swift. Huge fireworks display, food and drink stalls on site or bring your own picnic (onsite barbecues on site). • Friday 6 December from 6pm- 10pm at Tooradin foreshore. Foreshore Rd. Gold coin donation. Strictly alcohol free event.
The Endeavour Hills Probus Club is seeking retirees and semi - retirees to join an active and friendly group. Activities include a walking group, coffee mornings, ten-pin bowling, excursions and trivia nights. Meet third Monday of each month (except December) at 10am at the Dandenong Club, corner of Heatherton Rd and Stud Rd, Dandenong North. Contact Chris 0423432878 or email: hart.chris64@yahoo.com.au.
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Learn to play Lawn Bowls at Berwick Berwick Bowling club will be hosting an Open Day for the public to try and play this great sport. Even if you have never attempted bowling before, take this opportunity to have a go. There will be qualified coaches to show you how it is done. All that is required of you is to turn up wearing runners or flat-soled shoes. The Berwick Bowling club caters for men and women of all ages and there are many types of competitions, many of these also catering for people who still go to work. The Berwick Bowling club is the largest of its type south of the Yarra. There are four greens to play on as well indoor Carpet Bowls. There is a great clubhouse with excellent bar and kitchen facilities. A free lunch-time sausage sizzle and coffee and tea will be available. The address is Manuka road directly at the rear of the Berwick football ground. Sunday 24 November from 10am-3pm. Edwin Flack Reserve, Manuka Rd, Berwick. For more information contact Tony Wynen on 0422 132 538.
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New Vogue, Ballroom, and Latin Dancing Dance classes continue at Balla Balla Community Centre in Cranbourne East, but there is now another class at the Brentwood Neighbourhood House in Berwick at 7.45pm on Thursday nights. A Christmas dance will also be held at Brentwood Park, Bemersyde Drive, Berwick on Friday 29 November, started at 7.30pm. A chance to celebrate the whole year before the Christmas rush. Wear your Christmas garb and bring along some Chrissy finger food for supper. Cost is just $10-00. For all enquiries about classes or the Christmas dance, please contact Di on 0408343202 or email difen69@bigpond.net.au."
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Prayers for Healing Service Prayers for Healing Service will be held at Narre Warren North Uniting Church, I Main St, Narre Warren North, on Sunday, 24 November starting at 9am. Everyone is welcome, even if you want to pray for healing for others, and then stay for a cuppa and a chat. For further information, contact Rev. Bruce Crowle on 0425 738 481 or bruce.crowle@yahoo.com.
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Free community barbecue event Casey ADRA will be holding a free barbecue and grill out fundraiser. Lamb kebabs, beef burgers, chicken burgers, vegan steaks, and homemade lemonade. There will also be a car wash, face painting, live music. Dinners also held every Sunday from 4pm-6.30pm at 4 Malcom Ct, Narre Warren. ADRA Australia is the humanitarian agency of the Adventist Church, which works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action. Sunday 29 December, 4 Malcom Ct, Narre Warren from 1pm- 6:30pm. Contact Number: 0425 747 866.
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Lions Senior Citizens Luncheon The Lions Club of Cranbourne presents its annual Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon. The Cranbourne Lions Concert Band and Cranbourne Chorale sing-a-long to all your favourite carols, there are prizes to be won and enjoy a social lunch, and of course dessert prepared by your local CWA. Numbers are limited, reserve your seat now! Sunday 8 December from 12pm-3pm. Cranbourne Senior Citizen's Hall, 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne. Contact Alisha on 0409 886 262.
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Mosaic Class Cranbourne Community House will be running our mosaic course in 2020. Please contact us to put your name down for our class enrolments for next year. Get in quick as spaces are filling fast. 5996 2941.
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The Clyde Carols by Candlelight will be presented by the Gethsemane Church and proudly supported by the City of Casey. This fun filled family night which attracted a whopping 4000 last year, will engage the community in social cohesion and festive cheer. It includes free kid's amusements including jumping castles, mini ferris wheel and more. Plus free entry, free entertainment, free Giveaways and free Registration into the Christmas Miracle. Come along and join in the singing, watch the local performances and enjoy the carnival atmosphere which will include sausage sizzle, coffee van, ice-cream, popcorn, slushies, cakes, glow-sticks, games, pony rides, hot dogs, Thai, Indian, Italian and other exotic cuisines. Food vendors, street traders and much more. Don't miss the arrival of Santa on a Fire Truck and Lolli bags for every child. Please ring Kerrigan La-Brooy on 0404-875-647 or email kerriganlabrooy@bigpond.com for more details. A 30km fundraiser walk will be held in November to help raise money for the event. Hillcrest Christian College Oval, 500 Soldiers Rd, Clyde North from 5.30pm - 9.30pm, Saturday 7 December.
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Berwick Senior Citizens Welcomes you 55 years and over. Be involved in our club: we do line dancing Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm, Scottish dancing Tuesday nights 8pm to 10pm, club day is on Friday 9am to 2pm, we do indoor croquet and play various other games with free bingo once a month and the last Friday of the month free fish and chips. 9707 2017 or sencitber65@gmail.com, 112 High Street.
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3 Year Old Kinder Enrolment 2020 Cranbourne Community House is now taking enrolments for the 3 year old kindergarten program for 2020. Orientation days begins on Monday 11 November. Don't miss out, contact Cranbourne Community House on 5996 2941.Help is on its way
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Ms Dzedins said: "It was very frightening, I counts of obtain property by deception and was very lucky." eight counts of theft. "I could see bits of car flying up into the air, A 22-year-old Pakenham man was charged like I think mirrors or I don't know; door hanwith aggravated carjacking, four counts of dles, something like that," she added. theft of a motor vehicle, arson, two counts of "There must have been so people just af- burglary, obtain property by deception, two fected literally by the accident." counts of theft. Cardinia Highway Patrol arrested two men Both men were remanded to appear at the and a woman who attempted to flee on foot af- Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 2 ter their ute crashed into a truck on the South April. Gippsland Highway. A 21-year21-year-old Dandenong woman was The driver, a 26-year-old male from Chel- charged with ttwo counts of theft of a motor tenham, tested positive to methamphet- vehicle. amine and had his licence disqualified. disqualified He She was bail bailed to appear at Frankston Magwas charged with aggravated carjacking; istrates' s' Court on 3 September. Anyone one with information is urged to contact Crime ime Stop Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Starstruck has star power By sports editor Russell Bennett The athletes involved at Pakenham’s Starstruck Dance and Cheerleading Academy don’t cheer for other sports teams when it comes to competing at the top level. Together, they are the team. Later this month, from 29 November until 1 December, Starstruck will send 250 athletes to compete in their sport’s crowning glory - the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) National Cheer & Dance Championships at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. All told, there will be more than 12,000 competitors taking part in the championships, from just shy of a staggering 2000 teams. Put simply, All Star cheerleading is a competitive sport that involves males and females performing two-minute and 30-second routines composed of stunting, pyramids, group tumbling, jumping, and a dance break. Each routine is performed and scored against other competition teams. Since opening its doors in 2011, Starstruck has been a place where dance and athletic dreams have become a reality. Owned by local couple Jess and Daniel Zula, Starstruck (SDCA) serves hundreds of local families each week. All up, there are nearly 800 athletes involved there, from three-yearold budding ballerinas, to older, high-level athletes. Programs are specifically-designed at SDCA for youngsters from a range of ages or ability levels. In fact, SDCA has become such an integral, growing part of the south-east growth corridor that it’s already outgrown its first two local facilities, before finding its current home on Southeast Boulevard - just south of the freeway in Pakenham. Starstruck boasts one of the largest and most equipped facilities of its kind in Australia, with three dance studios, two full-sized sprung cheerleading floors, a ‘ninja’ zone, and an onsite cafe. Jess said she’s thrilled with the result. “My dream was to create a dance, cheerleading, and acrobatics hub in Pakenham that the whole family can be involved in,” she said. “Mum and dad can catch up over coffee whilst one child may be in a ballet class, and her brother might be climbing the rock wall. “What is unique to Starstruck is our different program streams.” Jess was quick to point out just what’s involved in competitive, All Star cheerleading.
Members of the Starstruck Dance and Cheerleading Academy are constantly wowing onlookers with their incredible displays of sheer athleticism. Pictures: COURTESY OF PENNY C PHOTOGRAPHY “It’s genuine team sport,” she said. “There’s a real misconception there. I have a lot of parents ringing me up, thinking it’s all about pom-poms, that kind of thing. “They’ve got that American college idea in the back of their minds, and they don’t realise just how athletic it is. “These kids are so much fitter than me they’re doing 100 burpees, line runs, they’re really getting into it, particularly our high-level competitive teams. “They’re high-level athletes, but it’s just so tough to break through that barrier, so we’ve put a focus on that side of things and making people realise it’s a sport - it takes a lot of commitment and dedication. “When most parents come here, to Starstruck, they’re shocked - it teaches the kids so much about respect and discipline - it’s great. “Our facilities are state of the art, too. People often come here who didn’t even realise this was in Pakenham.” But Jess said what she loves most about the SDCA is the reactions constantly etched across its young athletes’ faces. “What I love the most about our new facility is the reaction I see on a child’s face as they
walk in for the first time or try their first class,” she said. “The confidence that children get from
performance-based after school activities is amazing. We feel truly blessed to be a part of something really special.”
Where to next for Gippsland football and netball? By Russell Bennett Three hugely influential figures in the local footy community have thrown their support behind a push to make the Gippsland region an autonomous zone. Former AFL Gippsland commission chair John Schelling; former acting region general manager and chair of the Gippsland League, Greg Maidment; and former commissioner John White have all expressed serious concerns about the management of football in the region. All three men were part of the six-member commission panel given its marching orders at the Morwell Bowls Club back in May as AFL Gippsland’s financial struggles were revealed. At this stage, six of Gippsland’s eight senior leagues have opted not to use the services of the Regional Administration Centre (RAC), based out of Morwell. Only the Gippsland League and the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition remain, and the Star News understands that serious questions are being asked from people involved with both of those about their future in the region. Some have even discussed the possibility of the Gippsland League board partnering with the WGFNC. A series of town hall-style meetings are currently being held across the region, run by an external body employed by AFL Victoria to 22 STAR NEWS
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gauge the thoughts of the community on the state of football and netball in the area. The Star News understands that, at most, a dozen people attended the meeting in Bairnsdale, while there were less than 30 at another such meeting in Bunyip. The meetings revolve around the Gippsland 2025 Strategic Plan - or ‘G25’ - which was announced back in July. According to correspondence sent to the Star News, the plan was created “with a view to looking beyond regional commission boundaries and serving as a vision piece for Gippsland and bordering commissions”. But there seems real doubt as to the effectiveness of yet another review into Gippsland football and netball. White told the Star News the ‘town hall meetings’ had particularly poor, or no advertising in the lead-up; the appetite for the meetings from the community wasn’t there in the first place; and of those invited to put in a response, only around 40 per cent did. “The mistrust with the AFL at the moment is extremely high,” he said. “The autonomous zone is clearly something that should be considered. “I feel like they’re going to make a decision that doesn’t capture the thoughts of the broader community. “There is a mood for a significant shift in the relationship between Gippsland leagues
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and clubs, and the AFL in all its formats. “The AFL maybe the custodian of the game, but that does not give it the right to ‘dictate’ to clubs. Such a dictatorial attitude will drive a further wedge between the parties - as it should. “Proposed in a recent meeting was the initiative of Gippsland being established as an autonomous zone called ‘Gippsland Football Netball Pty Ltd’. “The structure is one that would embrace the Gippsland region and, whilst it recognises the custodians of the game, it is done at arms’ length with no interference. The intent would be to have the management controlled by the leagues on behalf of the clubs.” White said there was a feeling in the local football and netball community that “the AFL will do what it wants, not what the communities want”. “Communities in all of the smaller towns depend on the football and netball environment as a principal of success for the town,” he said. “Take away football - take away the town. “My views are expressed following hundreds of discussions with the great people of this great region - Gippsland.” Interim head of AFL Gippsland Richard Black and commercial and operations manager Don Harley were asked the following questions by the Star News for this story, which they
opted not to answer. 1: There have been a number of reviews in the region over recent years. Exactly what makes you confident that G25 will lead to positive outcomes for the region, its clubs, and its people? 2: With a commission made up of people from outside the Gippsland region, how can local football and netball people be confident that informed decisions will be made in their best interests? 3: For those in the region who’re unfamiliar with your backgrounds, what do you bring to Gippsland specifically as the two senior managers of AFL Gippsland? 4: When six of the eight senior football/netball leagues in Gippsland aren’t directly part of the RAC, what does that say about its effectiveness? 5: How did AFL Gippsland promote or advertise the recent ‘town hall’ meetings for local communities to provide their input? Instead, Black issued the following response: “AFL Gippsland is working through a series of consultations with all stakeholder leagues and clubs through an independent third party to ensure the ongoing sustainability and growth of country football. AFL Gippsland looks forward to sharing the outcomes with the broader Gippsland football community at the appropriate time”. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Goodbye, interleague By Russell Bennett
The WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships appear to have run their race. 198697 the Gippsland League at senior interleague level. This could theoretically open the door for such a scenario to take place. Phillip Island premiership assistant coach, and one of the most respected voices in com-
QUIZ NUMBER 1687 1. WHO was the first man to score a double century in one-day international cricket? 2. WHICH Aussie golfer won the 2016 Players Championship? 3. WHICH tennis star once said: “People go to Laver to talk about tennis - they come to me to talk about abortions”? 4. WHICH Australian won two equestrian gold medals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics? 5. WHICH Australian swam around the island prison of Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay? 6. AUSTRALIA won two gold medals at the 1980 Olympics both in the same sport. Which sport? 7. WHICH former Queensland spinner went on to become an Australian cricket selector? 8. WHO won more races - Kingston Town or Manikato? 9. WHICH Australian has taken the most number of wickets in a Test cricket series against England? 10. WHICH country has won the most Olympic medals in history? 11. WHO was the first golfer to reach the million dollar mark in career earnings? 12. WHAT sort of sport uses a puck rather than a ball? 13. WHICH city hosted the 1928 Olympic Games? 14. WHAT is the name of the centre court at the Melbourne tennis centre? 15. WHAT is ‘the spot’ used for in soccer matches? 16. WHICH Australian golfer opposed Ray Floyd in the battle of the sexes in 1976? 17. WHICH horse won the 2019 Melbourne Cup? 18. WHO lost both the 1986 and 1987 Wimbledon tennis finals? 19. WHICH club won three straight National Basketball League titles in the 2000s? 20. WHO was world heavyweight boxing champion for more than a decade? ANSWERS: 1. Sachin Tendulkar 2. Jason Day 3. Billie Jean King 4. Matt Ryan 5. Des Renford 6. Swimm ing 7. Trevor Hohns 8. Kingston Town 9. Rodney Hogg 10. USA 11. Arnold Palmer 12. Ice hockey 13. Amsterdam 14. Rod Laver arena 15. Penalty kicks 16. Jan Stephenson 17. Vow And Declare 18. Ivan Lendl 19. Sydney 20. Joe Louis pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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munity football coaching, Brent Clinnick, offered a more left of field suggestion - a club Champions League style set up at the end of the season, with financial incentives on offer (by the likes of AFL Victoria) for senior premiership winning sides in the top divisions of competitions around the state who take part. Under Clinnick’s proposal, games could be held at such iconic venues as St Kilda’s home base in Moorabbin, the Whitten Oval, and Ikon Park. With 46 competitions across the state (metro and country) to take part, each league would generate $5000 in sponsorship donations towards the event (totalling $230,000). Of that money, $100,000 would be invested into the Champions League format to cover facilities, umpires, and officials. There would then be $130,000 left over for prize money split between the top five competing clubs - $75,000
for first, $25,000 for second, $15,000 for third, $10,000 for fourth, and $5000 for fifth. Each game would be played over two 25-minute halves, with the competition able to be run between mid-October and Melbourne Cup weekend. Under Clinnick’s proposal, it could be run on Thursday and Friday nights, as well as Sundays - leaving Saturdays free for the opening weeks of the cricket season. AFL Victoria would run the bar and canteen, with proceeds split between AFL Victoria and each of the competing leagues. The revenue destined for the competing leagues could then be divided up amongst each club in those leagues. While Clinnick’s idea is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows, it’s one that will generate plenty of discussion with the statewide interleague format having run its race.
They’re united at Pakenham By Tyler Lewis
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AFL Victoria has pulled the pin on the annual interleague program more commonly known as the ‘WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships’. In a memo sent by AFL Victoria to officials across the state, seen by the Star News, concerns raised by clubs and leagues about the concept appear to have spelt its death knell. But there are also reports that sponsorship could also have been a significant factor. According to AFL Victoria, clubs and leagues - both senior and junior - across country and metropolitan Victoria were given the chance to provide their feedback on the Community Championships and representative football. But AFL Victoria won’t be operating the Community Championships in 2020, with the memo stating: “Many stakeholders raised the current format as a concern, telling us they believe it needs an update and changes. The Metropolitan Junior Championships and V/Line Cup representative programs for juniors will remain given there was very strong support for these two programs from across the state”. According to the memo, the main areas of feedback from clubs and leagues revolved around concerns to do with the ranking system; the varying levels of competition; travel; costs, and the pressures those costs place on leagues, fixturing, and administration; and player availability. But, fascinatingly, according to the memo, “AFL Victoria would encourage leagues to continue a representative program in 2020 if it is relevant to their league. Leagues who wish to participate in representative football in 2020 are encouraged to do so and AFL Victoria will continue to financially support leagues who wish to pursue representative programs”. In Gippsland, for example, since the WGFNC’s first season, many have supported a push for West Gippsland to go head-to-head with
Every day, at least six Australians take their own lives, a further 30 will attempt suicide, and it is now more common for an Australian to die by suicide than skin cancer. The Pakenham United Football Club is joining the fight, in order to raise awareness of the Black Dog Institute. This January, the club will hold a charity match in order to raise funds for the vital cause. Director of football Dean Alburey said mental illness touches everyone on some level, and he would love for his club to raise as much money and awareness as possible for the charity. “What we do is our under-17 and 18 age group, our young up-and-coming age groups play the coaches, for a bit of fun as an event to raise money for charity,” he said. “It is something we want to do annually, and we will just change charity year to year. “Mental health is a pretty big issue at the moment - we have all got people both involved in the club and in our personal lives that struggle with mental health, (so) it seemed fitting. “It is a small goal but hopefully we can blow it out of the water and set the precedent for years to come. “We are still looking for more; I don’t think you can ever raise enough for a charity.” The club is looking for $1500 for the charity, after posting a link on its Facebook page, and has several ideas in mind to raise as much
money as possible. “Our canteen will be running, we are looking to have face painters and we have a DJ booked and that sort of stuff to make an event out of it,” Alburey said. “Everybody that plays in the game, we pay a donation towards the event in order to play. “(The goal) is based on previous numbers so far, we are still a pretty young club in comparison to some of the other clubs around. “We are still trying to find that support, I think the other thing we are trying to do is make an impact in our community.” Instead of pairing up with another club, Alburey and the other club officials decided the annual fundraiser would be a good segue for the junior program to develop while raising money for the important off-pitch issues. “We had a few years there where none of our juniors were getting into the senior set up,” he said. “It is an introduction for our young boys to the senior set up, playing against men and a bit of a coming of age thing for the younger boys.” The action and entertainment will kick off from 7pm on 10 January, before the match kicks off at 8pm at IYU Reserve in Pakenham. To donate to the cause and support the Pakenham United Football Club in its fight to raise awareness of the mental health cause, head to https://teamblackdog.everydayhero.com/au/ pakenham-united Anyone needing help can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, beyondblue on 1300 22 4636, or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
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