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Hold the line By Mitchell Clarke In a time of uncertainty, the residents of Bevan Court in Pakenham are trying to maintain some normality by keeping the community spirit alive. With strict social distancing measures in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus, the two Craigs of the court came up with a ripper idea to (legally) stay in touch. A chalk marking in the middle of the road very clearly depicts each neighbours’ respective corner. “We’ve got a great court, everyone knows each other and everyone just has a good time,” Craig Magrath explained. In a bid to cure the isolation boredom, the residents plan on bringing out the camp chairs and gathering around a communal fire, which will be placed in the middle of the divider, to have a few beers. “It’s what we’d probably do on a regular night,” he laughed. “It’s a tough time for everyone, there’s a lot of heartbreak at the moment, so we’re just trying to keep the community spirit alive.”
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ily,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said. “It is disappointing to hear of reports of criminals targeting closed facilities, especially as this is a time for us all to be working together as a community,” a Cardinia Shire Council spokesperson added. Cardinia local area commander Inspector Dearne Dummett said the incidents didn’t represent a “spate of offences” or “increased crime” but were a warning for the community to ensure premises and vehicles were locked. “We want to remind people, that if premises are sitting unused then consider removing any valuables,” she said. Inspector Dummett added that some of the Since 1989
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A big believer in small businesses, Mr Macdonald says there needs to be more support for them. The aim of the initiative is for small local businesses to gain combined marketing power, increase brand awareness and gain another stream of revenue they might not have had previously. “It brings people together. The current situation with the coronavirus has only highlighted the need,” he added. “The response so far has been extremely positive.” Once the project officially launches, the community can become involved through social media, and by heading into the participating businesses where they’ll be able to purchase the gift cards for any amount between $10 and $1000. “Gift cards are a great way to increase customer loyalty and strengthen community en-
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‘High bar’ Casey integrity By Cam Lucadou-Wells Future Casey councillors will be required to report "all interactions" with developers and objectors in the wake of recent corruption allegations aired at IBAC. In a further big change, planning decisions with up to 20 objections will not be decided at public meetings but delegated to council officers. At a council meeting on 8 April, Casey interim administrator Noelene Duff approved the changes as part of the council's revised protocols for land-use planning issues. It was part of a "preliminary response" to an ongoing IBAC Operation Sandon inquiry as well as a recent State-appointed Monitor's report that recommended the council's dismissal.
Ms Duff declared the new guidelines set a "high bar for governance" with a focus on "transparency, accountability and integrity". They would be regarded as "best practice policy in the local government sector". For planning matters, councillors will be required to produce a record of all requests, phone calls, correspondence and interactions. It would become part of the record for each planning application, Ms Duff said. She said the 20-objection threshold for planning matters was "based on the experience here and the number of objections that have come through", Ms Duff said. "It wasn't an arbitrary decision". A council report recommended the threshold so the council only considered matters of "broader community interest" not "localised matters".
It also ensured an "appropriate separation of powers to enable Council to focus on policy and direction setting". The protocols require councillors not to provide land use planning advice and not to appear to be an "advocate" for or against any proposal. Any meeting requests on planning matters would be held in the presence of senior council officers and planning director. Councillors were not to "compromise themselves by having meetings, phone calls or other correspondence with parties without council officers or other parties being present", the protocols state. At the ongoing IBAC inquiry, serious corruption allegations were levelled at chiefly Casey ex-councillors Sam Aziz and Geoff Ablett and property developer John Woodman.
The two councillors are alleged by IBAC to have received $1.2 million from Mr Woodman. Meanwhile, they allegedly either led council motions or worked behind the scenes to promote Mr Woodman's planning interests such as the H3 intersection in Hall Road and the rezoning of industrial land in Cranbourne West, IBAC heard. On 18 February, the State-appointed Monitor Laurinda Gardner reported on "governance failures" at Casey. Ms Gardner reported that councillors failed to effectively and transparently manage conflicts of interest. Her report recommended dismissing councillors and replacing them with administrators beyond the 2020 council elections. The councillors were duly sacked by State Parliament that week.
‘Dodgy’ C219 quashed amid corruption investigation By Cam Lucadou-Wells A “dodgy” Cranbourne West rezoning proposal - the subject of an anti-corruption inquiry has been quashed by Planning Minister Richard Wynne. Casey Council had sought to rezone 133 hectares of industrial land to residential at Hall Road and Western Port Highway as part of Amendment C219. IBAC’s ongoing Operation Sandon inquiry has examined alleged corruption between Casey councillors and property developers over C219. On 6 April, Mr Wynne rejected the amendment, citing a shortage of industrial land supply in parts of the South East. According to his department’s Melbourne Industrial and Commercial Land Use Plan, precincts in Cranbourne West and Casey Fields South were vital for future jobs in the council area. “This is the first plan of its kind and will guide and protect the future use of our industrial and commercial land across Melbourne - supporting jobs and attracting new investment. “People need jobs close to where they live - that’s why industrial and commercial land is critical for our growing communities.” Mr Wynne said any IBAC recommendations would be considered after the inquiry. “The appalling behavior of Casey Council is exactly why the State Government takes responsibility for rezoning decisions - we’re now looking at how the planning process relates to councils and what we can do to improve it.” Opposition planning spokesperson Tim Smith accused Mr Wynne of “throwing out the trash” in the “middle of the country’s worst health emergency”. “Dick Wynne has sat on this dodgy planning application for two years and has cowardly released it when he thinks he can avoid any questioning. “This tainted and dodgy planning scheme
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dreds-of-thousands of dollars dodgy developer John Woodman gave to Labor in the lead up to the 2018 election?” Developer Leightons stood to make a
$120-million-plus windfall from the rezoning and partner John Woodman a $2 million success fee, the IBAC inquiry has recently heard. Councillors Sam Aziz and Geoff Ablett, two persons of interest to the inquiry, were allegedly paid $1.2 million by Mr Woodman in return for support on issues including C219. IBAC was also told that in the lead-up to the 2018 state election, the ALP was said to have received more than $150,000 from Mr Woodman. At that stage, C219 had been recommended by a Planning Panels Victoria panel, and was under consideration by Mr Wynne. After reports by The Age on Mr Woodman’s dealings with Casey councillors, Mr Wynne deferred the decision for more than a year. IBAC heard that an “angered” Mr Wynne “cut off” a Woodman associate’s approach to him, telling people to “keep that girl away from me” at a Progressive Business event in October 2018. According to the department’s industrial and commercial use plan, 328 hectares of industrial land had been rezoned for other uses in the South East between 2000-’18. The largest loss was in Casey, which included 28 hectares for residential development. “While the region has significant land set aside for future industrial purposes, it is increasingly under pressure for other non-industrial purposes. “Reduction in land available for future industrial purposes will further reduce employment opportunities in the region, but particularly in growth areas.” The plan stated that the Southern State Significant Industrial Precinct in Dandenong was likely to exhaust industrial land supply by the mid-2020s. “The exhaustion of industrial land within the Southern SSIP within the next decade will likely direct future demand for large-format, regionally-significant industrial uses into neighbouring areas, such as Braeside and Cranbourne West.”
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Deeper silence for Anzac By Cam Lucadou-Wells For the first time in more than 100 years, no Anzac Day services will be held at the nation’s cenotaphs. The once-unthinkable shutdown is part of public health measures to curtail mass gatherings and hence the spread of Covid-19 virus. Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL president John Wells was “devastated” by the halting of traditional marches and ceremonies on 25 April. Usually Anzac Day attracts masses of veterans and families paying tribute to them at the Pillars of Freedom cenotaph and afterwards for two-up and free refreshments at the Dandenong RSL clubrooms. This year, like many, Mr Wells will stand at the foot of his home driveway at 6am - to the bugled tune of Reveille. “There’s not much else we can do. How we celebrate it and whether we celebrate it will say much about what we are. “We will have Anzac Day - it is inextricably a part of our culture. And next year we will be bigger and better than ever.” As a double-blow, RSL branches in Dandenong, Cranbourne and Pakenham have also cancelled in-person services at aged care homes and schools. Also lost are Anzac Appeal activities that raise vital money for veteran’s welfare. Mr Wells said the appeal’s shutdown would cost Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL about 45 per cent of its welfare revenue but vowed the club would “come through the other side”. “Dandenong RSL has become a welfare hub ... and it will be damaged. “We’ve got about 10 months of cash to survive on.” Dandenong Cranbourne RSL will prepare a short digital ceremony on its website for its aged-care veterans.
Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL president John Wells will observe the upcoming Anzac Day from his driveway. 192708 Picture: ROB CAREW Pakenham RSL stalwart Gary Elliott lamented the “strange” loss of a public ceremony on Anzac Day but agreed with the clampdown on coronavirus. “It will be a very quiet occasion. “We can only hope that people will remember the day, and they’ll stand in front of their driveways and observe a minute’s silence at 6am. “That’s the best Australia can hope for.” In a slither of “silver lining”, Mr Wells is seeing another side of community spirit emerge as neighbours offer help to each other during the coronavirus lockdown. That represents those ‘Anzac’ virtues of mateship, looking after each other, self-reliance, courage, duty and patriotism, Mr Wells says. “Now is a chance to see how much these things are part of our society. “We can be tough. We can be strong people if we just remind ourselves that we are.
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‘Joyride’ ends in crash By Mitchell Clarke A joyride in a stolen vehicle from Wantirna has come to a crashing end after colliding with a crane truck almost 50 kilometres away in Pakenham. Victoria Police will allege four men stole the 2019 black Mercedes from a property on Flora Grove during an aggravated burglary in the early hours of Thursday morning, 2 April. Officers located the stolen vehicle nearby and pursued it for a short time as it travelled towards Pakenham. The stolen car collided with a crane truck
on Henry Road, at the intersection of Village Way, about 5.30am, a Victoria Police spokeswoman said. Paramedics were called to the scene just before 6am and treated the driver and two passengers. An SES spokesperson said the doors of the vehicle had to be removed in an attempt to release two of the passengers who were trapped for about 20 minutes. A man in his 20s was transported to Dandenong Hospital under police guard with upper and lower body injuries. Two teenagers were also transported to
Dandenong Hospital under police guard with non-life threatening injuries. The fourth passenger of the vehicle allegedly managed to escape the vehicle and attempted to flee the scene on foot. Police, with assistance from the Dog Squad, later tracked down that man and arrested him. No one else was injured during the incident. An investigation is underway and police urge anyone with information or dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report on www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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Open roads: Bypass surface reseal is now complete By Mitchell Clarke An $875,000 investment to re-seal 96,000 square metres of road on the Pakenham Bypass is now complete. The re-sealing works began in early February and were completed under a State Government “road maintenance blitz” which is set to benefit up to 28,000 motorists who rely on the stretch of road daily. Roads, Road Safety and the TAC minister Jaala Pulford said the investment will boost safety for motorists in Pakenham and surrounding suburbs. “We’re restoring roads across the state, as part of our year-long maintenance blitz,” Ms Pulford said. “These works are so important for preserving the integrity of our roads and making sure Victorians can travel safely.” Surface re-sealing provides skid resistance and waterproofs the road, ensuring it remains in good condition for longer. “The Princes Freeway and Princes Highway
resealing works keep them in good condition for longer,” Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said. “This means they are safer and smoother for the thousands of drivers using the roads daily.” The project was part of a larger $653.5 million maintenance program to rebuild and resurface freeways, arterial and country roads. Across greater Melbourne, more than $125 million of maintenance works were delivered during the 2019/20 financial year. “We’re getting on with these works now so roads remain safe and smooth for longer - getting Victorians to where they need to go,” Ms Pulford added. Motorists can check what other road works are happening in their area and how they’ll be affected by using a new maintenance portal at vicroads.vic.gov.au. The re-sealing works were completed on approximately 96,000 square meters of road, benefitting the 28,000 motorists who use this road every day.
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I was quite distressed to read of the mauling in February of an Alpaca who suffered horrific facial injuries and had to be destroyed. The dog responsible is thought to be a white ‘staffy’ type. Once such a dog has done this once, it will never be safe around any animal or person. The owners of this dog need to come forward and the dog face the consequences. Surely they must have known what their dog did as it would have been covered in blood. The distress the owners of the Alpaca is so palpable and they may never get over what happened to their beloved ‘Beau’. When we take our dogs or children out to the park we expect they will be safe, and that other dog owners keep control of their dogs, on leads at all times unless in a dog only park. My dog was attacked by three large maremma dogs when she was only eight weeks old. The dogs had escaped their yard and had headed for the duck pond on Crawley Drive, Narre Warren North. Our dog screemed so loud and my husband was able to kick the dogs away. The dog owner turned up and managed to haul one dog into his car, then raced off without checking if our dog was OK. The other two dogs were headed for the paddocks across Robinson Road. Our dog was taken for a vet check as she was in shock, but otherwise ok, just given pain killers. Please if you are an owner of a dog that is a risk to others, be responsible for their actions and outcomes. Otherwise don’t have a dog. Walburga Menk, via email
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Online and on song By Mitchell Clarke A Pakenham singer has brought joy to her community amidst the Covid-19 lockdown, using the power of social media to belt out classic opera hits during daily online performances. Trained opera singer Bronwyn Dean, 31, begun posting the daily singing videos to the Fallingwaters Estate Facebook page at the beginning of April. "Covid-19 is an incredibly serious disease and as we are right now in Stage 3 of restrictions, I thought that a small gesture may bring a little extra joy to the area during what is a surreal and unprecedented time," Ms Dean said. "We are all trying so hard to stay home and stay healthy (mentally and physically) and for me, singing really helps. "I now have the time to sing everyday and really spend time on it which I struggled to do before in this crazily just world." Filmed from her house, Ms Dean has recorded and posted classic songs including Elvis Presley's 'Falling in Love with You', Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing', Frozen's 'Let it
Go' and 'I Dreamed a Dream' from hit musical Les Miserable. Ms Dean, a head of music and performance teacher, said the decision to post the snippets of positivity was a "good opportunity" to connect with her local community. "I enjoy living in Fallingwater Drive ... it is a closely linked estate ... some people in our estate can go for walks but many may be feeling a tad isolated or just strange because you are out of routine," she explained. "I practice in my garage, inside my house and in the backyard and I think that people living in a few of the surrounding houses have worked out who I am as they have made comment that they can hear me practicing from their lounge room." And there's been no complaints from neighbours, who seem to be enjoying the daily updates, with some even contacting Ms Dean directly to request specific song covers. "The responses have been overwhelmingly positive and I enjoy reading them each time," she explained. "My favourite comment so far has been 'I
can see myself literally looking for your daily songs just to smile!'." Ms Dean, who has a Bachelor of Arts and Music, said her passion for music has been around since she was a child, but it continues to grow everyday. "Music is fun, it's energetic, it is emotive and allows you to listen to someone else's story," she said. "I'll keep uploading videos as it's a great way to stay connected with the people in your area during this particularly surreal time."
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Accessible playground is coming from $200,000 grant By Mitchell Clarke Officer Specialist School will receive $200,000 to build an accessible playground under the Inclusive Schools Fund. Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing announced on Thursday 2 April, that architectural firm Searle and Waldon Architecture Pty Ltd had been appointed to design the school's project. "This is great news for Officer Specialist School students," Ms Shing said.
"They will get the benefits of new inclusive spaces to cater for a wider range of options for teaching and learning." An additional $10 million was announced in the 2019-20 State Budget, as part of the state government's $40 million Inclusive Schools Fund. Ms Shing said the fund was a reflection of the commitment to inclusive education, which ensures students with disabilities and additional needs are given the same opportunities as other students.
"Disability doesn't need to be a barrier to learning and achieving," she explained. "These innovative projects are all about giving our primary schools the infrastructure they need to inspire a passion for learning in all students." Since the fund was established in 2015, more than 230 creative projects to build inclusive learning spaces, outdoor sensory areas and accessible playgrounds have been announced.
The new accessible playground will be complemented by new shade areas across Officer Specialist School's junior and senior school play areas. The school was successful in obtaining $25,000 under the state government's school shade grants last November. Officer Specialist School assistant principal Kylie Scott told the Gazette they were hopeful the shade sails project would be completed by the middle of 2020.
SUPER Make the comparison. Cash, shares - or a four bedroom house and land package in a hand selected growth area? What do you look for in an investment product, in any form of investing? What makes a better and safer investment product for you? Safe Super Homes says there are four fundamental characterises of a “desirable” investment product – apart from your own emotions and product performance. These are: 1. Transparency and honesty; 3. Convenience and 2. Cost savings; tax savings; 4. Touch and feel and location.
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“Our unique four bed investment homes are costing nothing per week when buying in your personal name/s (if you have sufficient equity in your PPR) or nil in your super name – so long as you have about $220,000 in your risky share based super fund – via an SMSF.”
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“Although, it’s now been 12 years since the depths of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) hit in 2008, we say its lingering sad impact continues to make investors more particular and careful, with their investment choices.
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Ask yourself what fundamental characteristics do you really want and need in an investment product. This will help you focus on what really matters when choosing an ‘investment product’ – either shares or brand new four bedroom house and land property. That will reduce any temptation in choosing the wrong product. Shares have been making about seven per cent over the last decade and now have lost 40 per cent-plus in 2020, whereas our investment houses in Melbourne’s southeast have made more than 100 per cent or more than doubled in the same decade. Safe Super Homes director Kelvin Gough said Rainmaker Research estimates “$290 billion shaved off Aussie super funds in last month due to COVID-19”. “We personally believe that this may only be the tip of the iceberg,” Mr Gough said. “Safe Super Homes can show you a further report from Corelogic, showing house prices in Clyde North made 78 per cent in last five years. That is, 15.6 per cent per annum and when you add rental income of 2.8 per cent it rises to 18.4 per cent. “Very few investment houses match these figures.”
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Support package help Cardinia Shire Council has announced the first phase of its Community and Business Support Package: COVID-19. The first phase of the package includes a range of support initiatives to help community and business to cope with the unprecedented effects of COVID-19. Phase 1 support measures include fast tracking of approvals and compliance matters, temporary cessation of some fees and charges, a shop local campaign, business concierge services, and support for local contractors and rent relief options for those in Council properties. Cardinia Shire Council has also launched its Coronavirus Online Help Hub, an online portal featuring links, fact sheets and videos on topics including support available for individuals and households, support available for businesses, what to do if you suspect you have the virus, how to protect yourself and others, family violence support and looking after your mental health. The online help hub, accessed through Council’s website, is accompanied by a ‘call back’ option if community members would like a Council team member to contact them to assist in finding or understanding relevant support or information. Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jeff Springfield said “we know people are doing it tough and we are keen to help our community get through this together and to provide some relief to our businesses and local economy". “I encourage anyone experiencing financial hardship to contact Council regarding your situation. “As well as what we’re delivering in phase 1, we are also considering more support for our community and local households through our 2020–21 budget process. “The further measures likely to be considered includes rate deferrals, and interest-free periods on outstanding rates and late payments. We look forward to bringing you more information on these in the coming days.” Cr Springfield said Council was also actively working with the state and federal governments to strongly advocate for more ongoing support. “Cardinia Shire Council is calling for greater community relief, recovery and support from all levels of government to complement the current commitments and responses govern-
The Shop Local initiative between Cardinia Shire and Star News Group has the support of traders including Sharlene from Lazy Frog, Marc from Mepstead Lawyers, Terry from Terry's Pakenham Discounts, Lyn at the Great Australian Bakehouse and Sri from Cornerstone. 206824 ment and Council have put in place in response to the COVID situation," he said. “We are a resilient community, and phase 1 of the package and the new online help hub is intended to help you in what is a stressful and challenging time for everyone. “Let’s continue to support each other, our community and local business,” he said. For more information, visit: www.cardinia. vic.gov.au/coronavirus To go directly to the Coronavirus Online Help Hub, visit: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub Or to go directly to phase 1, Community and Business Support Package, visit: https://www. cardinia.vic.gov.au/info/20009/business_and_ investment/781/council_s_community_and_ business_support_package_covid-19
Cardinia Shire will support small businesses through the Covid-19 crisis. At the Great Australian Bakehouse Lyn, Molly and Alana continue to feed the community.
Easy access to information through online help hub Cardinia Shire Council has launched a new Coronavirus Online Help Hub – an online support and resource centre to assist the community during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The online help hub can be accessed through the Cardinia Shire website and provides easy access to information, web links, fact sheets and videos on a range of topics, including: Information about support available for individuals, households and local businesses Health advice Family violence support Tips on ways to look after your mental health
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It brings together resources produced by a range of credible sources, including the Australian Government’s Department of Health and the Victorian Government’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). It also features a new Local Directory, and a ‘Call back’ service for people who might need assistance finding the information they are seeking. The Local Directory lists local service providers that are able to provide additional assistance to those who are vulnerable in the community during this time. The ‘Call Back’ function enables people to register their details and a member from
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council’s dedicated team will return their call to assist in navigating the range of information available. Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield said the online help hub provides the Cardinia Shire community a place to easily find key information and assistance relating to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “These are indeed unusual times and Council recognises the normal stresses of everyday life may be amplified by the many changes we are all having to make at home, in the workplace, and socially. It can be confusing and overwhelming, and the situation is everchanging," Cr Springfield said.
“To help our community members easily navigate the enormous amount of information available and get the support they need in what may be a particularly stressful and challenging time, we have been working hard to develop this Coronavirus Online Help Hub. “It brings together a range of resources and ensures our community can access up-to-date and credible information and appropriate support services as the situation progresses.” The Coronavirus Online Help Hub is available at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub and Council is continuing to regularly update it to best serve the many needs of our community at this time.
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COVID-19 update A message from the Mayor “This is an unprecedented time and crisis facing our world, the effects of which are being hard felt by many in our local community. Cardinia Shire Council has taken a number of important steps to support our community and business through these challenging times. “We are introducing a range of measures as part of Phase 1 of our Community and Business Support Package to help community and business cope with the unprecedented effects of COVID-19. This is just the first step in supporting community and business. We are also planning for further support as part of our draft 2020-21 budget process, including measures to be considered such as rate deferrals and interest-free periods for late payments and outstanding fees. “We’ve also launched a comprehensive virtual relief centre. Our Coronavirus Online Help Hub can be accessed via our website and features a range of useful and helpful resources, please go online and have a look for yourself. Plus if you’re having trouble
finding the information you are after, you can call us or log an online request for a call back from one of our dedicated team members. “We’re still delivering the essential services, and I encourage you to check our website for the latest updates in relation to any services or facilities impacted by current restrictions. “We understand our community is disappointed that we have had to temporarily close our much-loved and highly utilised open spaces at Emerald Lake Park and Mount Cannibal. These are popular areas that attract many people and are prone to gatherings, so we’ve made the difficult decision to close both reserves for the time to help ensure the health and safety of our community during this pandemic. “Take care of yourselves and each other as we continue to navigate this difficult situation.” Cr Jeff Springfield Mayor, Cardinia Shire Council
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· fast tracking of approvals and compliance matters · temporary cessation of some fees and charges · a shop local campaign · business concierge services · support for local contractors · rent relief options for those in Council properties. Pet registration fees – due date extended Council will accept payment for pet registration renewals up until 30 June 2020, without penalty. Some pet owners may also be eligible for concession rates. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/petregistration More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
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Playgrounds, skate parks, BBQs, picnic areas/tables and exercise equipment Emerald Lake Park and Mount Cannibal Libraries and the Cardinia Cultural Centre Leisure and sport facilities My Place Youth Centre Community halls, hubs, centres and neighbourhood houses.
Here you’ll find links, fact sheets and videos on topics including support available for individuals and households, support available for businesses, what to do if you suspect you have the virus, how to protect yourself and others, family violence support and looking after your mental health. The Coronavirus Online Help Hub can be accessed through our website and features a ‘call back’ option if community members would like Council to contact them to assist in finding or understanding relevant support or information. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub
Immunisations Immunisation sessions are still running with a number of changes: · Immunisation sessions scheduled to be held at the Pakenham Library will now be held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. · The new Hills Hub in Emerald will host immunisation sessions from Wednesday 15 April (to replace sessions previously scheduled at Gembrook Community Centre). · Only one carer per child should attend the immunisation session. Please only attend if both the child and carer are well to ensure the health and safety of others. More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/immunisations
Bins and waste services · Our shire-wide hard and bundled green waste collections will start Monday 20 April and will run zone-by-zone across the shire over five weeks. Check your collection week and find out more about how to use this service at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/hardwaste · Household bin collection continues as normal, but bins may be collected earlier in the day than usual. · DrumMUSTER and Detox Your Home drop offs (18 April) are cancelled. · Free green waste drop-off days proceeding at this stage – check our website for details and updates.
Business as usual for Council rangers If you’ve found a wandering cat or dog in the shire, our rangers are still on call to help get it home safely. Please call us on 1300 787 624. More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/pets Maternal and child health Our Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Centres have transitioned to a booked, over-the-phone consultation service. Phone consultations can be booked for infants four months and under. In order to continue to help minimise risk, home visits will be limited to families of newborn babies and babies aged up to two weeks old. Bookings: 5943 4250
We’re still here to help! Our Customer Service team is still available to assist you. While our customer service centre at Officer is temporarily closed, you can still contact us by phone or email, or access a range of online services via our website. For full details and the most up-to-date information: Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
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Men’s Sheds move online By Mitchell Clarke As the Covid-19 pandemic forced the Cardinia Men's Shed to close, the Australian Men's Shed Association (ASMA) has launched an online platform to help 'Shedders' stay connected. The goal of the online shed is to facilitate an online space where people can connect in the same way they do at the shed - over a cuppa and a laugh. "Men's Sheds are an effective initiative because they connect people who would otherwise be socially isolated on a daily basis," AMSA executive officer David Helmers said. "Australians are becoming more and more physically isolated amidst the current coronavirus emergency - right now we need to find ways to maintain our social connections." Cardinia's Men Shed president Geoff Fluck was asked how he was finding the online transition. "It's bloody awful," he laughed. "Just because you do miss the face to face connection. It's as simple as that. "Of course with the shed being closed, we're not able to do some of the projects, but more importantly we're not able to have the banter and take the mickey out of each other like we've been able to do in the past." The original online shed platform 'The Shed Online' was developed as a collaboration between AMSA and Beyond Blue in 2012. The platform attracted huge participation but was closed down due to lack of funding. "We have used the original online shed platform as an inspiration to create a simple online space for Australian men to stay connected - as they would in a shed - at a time when community connection is increasingly difficult, but still vitally important to our health and wellbeing," Mr Helmers said. This program is being launched globally in partnership with the Irish Men's Shed Associa-
Cardinia Men's Shed members Ken Horden, Louwe Ligt, John Buckley and Alby Mann. 173859 tion and the International Mens Shed Organisation. The Cardinia group, which is made up of 72 members, shut their shed almost two weeks ago, following government advice. Mr Fluck acknowledged the decision to close was made in the interest of protecting the health of members and the wider community. "We've all got our fingers crossed that we'll
be able to get some sort of physical meeting by the end of June," Mr Fluck added. "As soon as the government says we're able to meet again, we'll be back there like a shot out of a gun." And while the president said he's got enough home projects to keep him busy for the next "200 years", he's looking forward to the day the pandemic is deemed over. "I'm old enough to remember the end of
the second world war and I think the community will go back to something like that," he explained. "I think there's going to be a lot of the community speaking to each other again and checking in with each other. In recent times it's just about me, me and me. "It's going to be very different but I think it'll be the only positive out of all this."
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• Internal door handles • 50mm Scotia cornice throughout • White glo tub to laundry • Weathertough acrylic to all exterior • Sewer power, drainage, gas and water connections as per plans • Outdoor water taps • Electrical fittings as per plan layouts • Smoke alarm • Aluminium sliding windows and doors as per plans • Termite protection • Colorbond/concrete roof tiles • E-Screens to front and living areas – Holland blinds to all others (house specific)
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Whether you’re looking to downsize and keep the caravan or boat, a first 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. 2 bedroom townhouses $369,000–399,000. 3 bedroom townhouses $409,000–$449,000. First Home Owner Grant $10,000 (to eligible applicants) Prices subject to change 12440748-SN07-20
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Vista now a milkbar, too
Vista Cafe owner Adam Khan with the help of his son, Rahart, are reaching out to other local businesses to form new working relationships and feed the community during the Covid-19 crisis. Adam was forced to shut his popular Lakeside cafe and stand down almost his entire workforce when the Federal Government ordered people to stay at home to minimise the spread of Covid-19. At the same time, Rahart flew in from LA, where he works as an actor, keen to wait out the crisis close to family and friends. Together the father and son duo have reinvented the family business and reached out to other local firms also doing it tough. Last week Vista Cafe started a home meal delivery service. This week the business has pivoted again to create Vista Milkbar offering home delivery customers an expanded range of products including bread, milk, free range eggs, plain flour, ice cream and butter, all sourced from local suppliers such as Gippsland Jersey Dairy in Warragul. As they reach out to more local suppli-
Adam Khan,Mel Hodges, Leonie Clark and John Barbaressos. 206832 ers the Khans hope to expand this offering to cheese, jams, honey, preserves and household essentials. Rahart said his family, which has been in hospitality and catering for decades, was determined to do everything they could to look after not only their own employees, but other local businesses and their staff. “During this tough time we still want to be here for our employees and our community,“ Rahart said. “We want to make sure as many businesses as possible come out the other side of this. And we want to help our customers support other local suppliers.“ The Vista Cafe menu has also undergone a transformation and now includes vegan,
vegetarian and gluten free options. Cardinia’s diverse cultures will also be embraced with curries, stir fries and salads finding their way onto the menu. Specials will change weekly responding to community feedback. Rahart said he was glad to be back in the relative safety of Australia, contributing to his family’s business and helping the community in which he grew up. “Entertainment is my passion, but I have been called back home through necessity. I am so impressed the way locals are banding together. The way Australia has handled this whole situation makes me so proud.“ Home deliveries are 5pm-8pm daily. For more like Vista Cafe on Facebook and Instagram.
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NEWS Where to get a copy of your Star News! Pick up your FREE copy from: Arena Shopping Centre Cnr Princes Hwy and Cardinia Road OFFICER 7-11 Service Station Outbound Officer (West bound) 397 Princes Hwy OFFICER Officer Bakehouse 412 Princes Hwy OFFICER Officer Post Office Arena Shopping Centre OFFICER Lifestyle Community 114 Rix Road OFFICER Cardinia Cultural Centre Lakeside Boulevard PAKENHAM Cardinia Lakes Shopping Centre Windermere Blvd PAKENHAM Cardinia Shire Council Office 2 Henty Way PAKENHAM Heritage Springs Shopping Village 173-175 McGregor Road PAKENHAM Lakeside Square Shopping Centre 20 Village Way PAKENHAM
Jessica Anthony says her hair salon business in Narre Warren has taken a turn for the worse due to the coronavirus crisis. 207312 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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Jessica Anthony says she’s “not going down without a fight” as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to close her Narre Warren hair salon. Like many small businesses, the 36-yearold owner of Shylocks Hair and Beauty has been forced to lay off staff who she described as “family”. Up until a few weeks ago, Ms Anthony had bookings scheduled months in advance. Now suddenly, she has barely any work, little income and faces the prospect of closing her doors. “Usually I’ve got a waiting list - now I’m out there basically trying to pull people in,” she said of her Webb Street business. “People just keep cancelling. Nothing like this has never happened before. To be taken out by a virus is devastating - no fault of my own.
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“Even Webb Street here is a ghost down at the moment. I’ve never ever, ever seen it look like this. It’s eerie.” Despite applying for the Federal Government’s Job Keeper allowance - where small businesses substantially impacted by the coronavirus can claim a fortnightly wage subsidy to help pay employee’s wages for at least six months - Ms Anthony said the downfall to this was that payments wouldn’t come through until the end of May, which had left her with little choice but to lay off staff. A 30-minute time limit also placed on hair appointments per customer at all hair salons had “basically wiped our whole industry out in one night,” she said. However, the rule was scrapped within hours of it coming into force following an “uproar” by salon owners. Salons and barbers must still adhere to social-distancing restrictions which had proven to be challenging across the hair and beauty
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industry. In the meantime, she said most clients had “been scared off” by the pandemic. On one day alone she made $147 through men’s haircuts - well below the $6000 a week she required to break even and “just to open the doors”. “In the last few days it’s gotten worse.” Now forced to dig into her savings, Ms Anthony said if she didn’t pay her bills - on top of paying her $500 mortgage repayments per week - “then I lose the lot”. But Ms Anthony remained determined: “I’m not going down without a fight. The business means too much to me ... there’s been a lot of tears and sweat that’s gone into it.” Star News has launched a new ‘Shop Local’ campaign encouraging locals to help businesses in the region stay afloat during the crisis.
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Five million not enough By Mitchell Clarke A Federal Government announcement to release $5 million from the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund won’t be enough to sustain 140 local newspapers, Country Press Australia (CPA) has stated. The industry body welcomed the announcement however urged the government to release the remaining $48 million from the fund to assist small and regional publishers of public interest journalism. Star News Group managing director Paul Thomas questioned how that amount of money would assist struggling media businesses, who are now also faced with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. “It is disappointing that the Federal Government does not recognise the size or importance of the news industry,” Mr Thomas said. “We are the fourth estate, a key pillar of democracy yet the Federal Government clearly has no value or idea about the importance of our role and sector.” The fund was established in 2017 as a direct result of the larger media companies lobbying the Federal Government to make changes to media laws. As stated on the Department of Communications website, the fund intends to help small metropolitan and regional publishers adapt to the challenges facing the contemporary media environment. The money is also designed to create employment opportunities for cadet journalists and support regional students to study journalism. “The easiest thing would be for our business to simply close and ’hibernate’ like the Murdoch-owned Leader papers have decided to do, but as a locally owned independent news organisation we see our role as too important to do that,” Mr Thomas explained.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison's regional media rescue package has been labelled as grossly inadequate. Mr Thomas added the company was “fortunate” following support from the State Government, local government and local politicians. “Clearly the value and importance of a local voice for the disadvantaged, our role of ensuring we hold the powerful to account and being a conduit for the community is well recognised locally,” he said.
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“We take that role seriously and our audiences have never been greater. Our communities trust us and a trusted new source is needed now more than ever.” CPA president Bruce Ellen said the majority of the money from the fund should have already been distributed as part of the threeyear funding agreement.
“The Morrison Government needs to release all the funds and maintain the intentions of the fund for smaller independent operators,” Mr Ellen said. “It is vital this fund continues to be for small and regional publishers and is not once again handed to the large public company media organisations who have scale and diversity that small publishers do not have. “Many publishers with low overheads have already had a significant boost with the JobKeeper Allowance. Online businesses with low overheads and large salaries will benefit. “Newspapers, on the other hand, have large overheads with printing and distribution and the fund was largely established to assist traditional small news media businesses.”
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Sumith Premachandra, pictured with family, was remembered as a dedicated health care worker. new cases in the same period, and defies the state's flattening curve. Meanwhile the State Government announced that school students would be required to "learn at home" when Term 2 resumes on 15 April. Stricter public health measures also come into force for visitors to disability residential facilities, alcohol and drug services and secure welfare services.
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Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton urged people not to "look for loopholes" in the physical distancing measures. "It's important that we have the right measures in place to slow the spread of this virus and protect the most vulnerable in our community," Professor Sutton said. "There is no doubt about it - physical distancing will save lives. I urge people not to look for loopholes, but to follow the advice and do the right thing.
"Our message is clear: if you can stay home, you must stay home." As of 7 April, the state's death toll was 11, with 13 patients in intensive care. Victoria's total infections has slowed in recent days, totalling 1191. There are 93 recorded community transmissions of the virus. More than half of the state's cases have recovered (686). Details: dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.
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The milk bar in Doveton where Ricky Garrard fatally stabbed a man in July 2018. 183176 Picture: BRENDAN REES grade four level. His parents separated when he was five and he was later sexually abused. At six, Garrard was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and during his teenage years he had a “tragic history of selfharm”. His father also spent time in jail, however, upon his release, his new partner had often verbally and physically abused Garrard including hitting him with a “belt buckle or jug cord” when he was aged between eight and 10. In her sentencing remarks, Judge Incerti agreed Garrard had a “genuine desire to change” after having shown “genuine remorse” and undertaking drug and alcohol counselling while in custody. Judge Incerti said Garrard’s moral culpability to had been reduced to “some degree” due to his childhood deprivation and capacity to “process emotional distress” and ability to control his “impulses”. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Animal cruelty authorisation rescinded By Danielle Kutchel A former Casey local laws manager claims the council is not doing enough to address animal cruelty within the municipality Following the release of RSPCA data in February that the City of Casey had recorded the second-highest number of animal cruelty reports in Victoria for the third year running, Rod Bezanovic, a former team leader of local laws at the City of Casey, said a key factor that could allow council workers to adequately investigate claims of animal cruelty had been repealed. Mr Bezanovic worked for the City of Casey for ten years, from 2008 to 2018. He explained that council officers can be authorised under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act to investigate cruelty to animals in their municipality. During his time with the council, Casey's rangers were authorised. This meant that they could investigate any potential animal cruelty cases they came across, rather than calling in the RSPCA. "It makes sense in an area the size of Casey and with such a high number of [animal cruelty] matters that the more people investigating the better," he said. However, Mr Bezanovic said this authorisation was removed after he left the council - he believes as a cost cutting measure. "I got the officers authorised to investigate cruelty to animals, then I left in April 2018 and soon afterwards their authority was rescinded - by management, I believe," he said. "They used to say, 'we're not the lead agency investigating these claims', which I agree with, but when you investigate other animal issues it makes sense to have this in the tool chest. "If for instance you come across an issue like a barking dog, and it becomes apparent that it's cruelty, you can deal with both concerns as opposed to calling the RSPCA." That's not to say the team didn't report to the RSPCA at all. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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The City of Casey has rescinded authorisation for its officers to investigate animal cruelty. Rather, they worked to supplement the RSPCA's ability to investigate all cases of animal cruelty in the area. "If people used to phone up and report a cruelty matter, we would refer it to RSPCA as the lead agency investigating animal cruelty," Mr Bezanovic explained. "If there were concerns about other animal issues and people came to us and if we then stumbled across animal cruelty concerns, we could deal with them. "We wouldn't go out looking, but if we found something, we would deal with it." They obtained their authorisation from the secretary of the Department of Agriculture. Mr Bezanovic said management at the council tried to remove the authorisation "a couple of times" during his tenure. "I wouldn't allow it to happen," he said. The City of Casey's manager of safer communities, Caroline Bell, confirmed that the authority for investigating reports of cruelty to animals was left with the RSPCA in 2018. "This decision is in line with the practice observed by the majority of Victorian Councils and recognises the responsibility and Government funding provided to the RSPCA for
this role," she said. "All Local Laws officers respond to animal complaints, however any complaints regarding animal cruelty, including those identified by officers in the course of their duties are referred to the RSPCA for investigation." She added that through the council's enforcement of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, the council could promote components of animal welfare. During Mr Bezanovic's time with Casey, officers investigated a number of puppy farms within the municipality as well as lack of care complaints for many animals, with the most common being lack of food, water, shelter or vet treatment. He believes local laws officers can work hand-in-hand with RSPCA authorised officers to address animal cruelty in the City of Casey, especially given the limited number of RSPCA officers available in the area. "The only losers here are domestic animals," he said. "There is not enough support to investigate all cruelty cases in the City of Casey. The more feet you have on the ground the better. "It is quite abhorrent what animals are going through."
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Outer East 2020 reworked By sports editor Russell Bennett AFL Outer East is ruling nothing out when it comes to what a condensed 2020 season could look like should football and netball return later this year. Operationally, those including region general manager Aaron Bailey aren't afraid to look outside the square if it means devising a plan that could see a return to the field and the court this year. And they're working with their clubs every step of the way. For now, of course, there are much more pressing issues at play than the bounce of a ball as the world continues to come to grips with the Covid-19 pandemic. Bailey was also quick to emphasise that the health and wellbeing of the people involved in the AFL Outer East community are priority number one. But the possibility remains that Australia's favourite winter sports will return at some stage in 2020, and those at AFL Outer East head office are making sure they're prepared in case that eventuates. The Star News understands a discussion document has been drafted and sent out to all AFL Outer East clubs, with their responses due on 14 April. In the document, AFL Outer East outlines a range of proposed structures for just what 2020 may look like. Clearly, a return to play this year is anything but guaranteed, given the great unknown surrounding Covid-19. But make no mistake - if AFL Outer East football and netball can return in a safe environment, it will. It's understood the mental health benefits for locals in clubland are a significant motivating factor behind the AFL Outer East's detailed plan. The competition has the ability to trade through 2020 without a season - given its strong financial position - meaning money won't be a driving factor in the decision-making process. That said, if a return to play does eventuate, it will only be in the case of each Outer East club's financial viability. The Star News understands that if the green light for resumption was given for 1 June, an AFL Outer East season could start on 20 or 27 June - giving the clubs three to four weeks to prepare. There could then be five weeks available all the way up until the end of October to push the season back, if required - given the cricket-free venues available at Healesville, Beaconsfield, Alexandra, and Outer East's Kilsyth home base. The preference is still to finish in September, but the aim is to have eight to 10-round seasons for each division - allowing for an even amount of home and away games. It's believed the Outer East season could potentially start as late as 1 August, if it comes to that. Nothing is being ruled out at this stage even the possibility of an AFL-style 16-minute plus time-on system for each quarter of footy played, in case of a drastically-reduced preseason. There could even be a round-robin system for pre-season games the week before the season's potential start - using venues with multiple grounds and courts. Financially, there's a significant push to lower operating costs for clubs - including the potential decrease in affiliation fees and salary caps. It's understood that a significant reduction in competition salary caps is part of the proposal, which mirrors the messaging at a statewide level. Significantly, two different options have been proposed for the structure of the 2020 Outer East season - should it begin. The first uses the current divisional model, with each club playing its divisional opponents once. The fixtures would provide an even number of games, with local derbies used for the extra games to balance out the calendar. Under this model the season could start as late as 1 August, with the fixture subject to club consultation. 18 STAR NEWS
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The AFL Outer East competition could look very different if the 2020 season gets underway. 198315 But the second proposed option is more out of left field. It would involve Outer East clubs being split into conferences and this concept would almost certainly create added interest - given the local derbies and cut down in travel between clubs. If crowd restrictions of, say, 500 people remain, there is a proposal to have football and netball played at alternate venues, but this concept would provide a home and away fixture and a full slate of premiers throughout the grades. An intriguing by-product would be the development of the 2021 Premier division - based off the 2020 results. There'd be a three-week, top four finals series with finals held in conferences, allowing for a wide range of clubs to host finals games. The 'home final' concept - common in local cricket - would come into play in this model, with clubs with venues not suited to senior finals given the option of hosting women's and veterans competition finals instead. The conference model in 'Option B' is fascinating, and is based on travel, local rivalries, previous years' performances, netball, the under-18s, junior netball, the state of the player transfer market, and a balance of venues being able to host major events. Of course, the structure will be heavily-reviewed by the Outer East clubs and is obviously subject to change, with the draft proposal of
conferences creating the following intriguing, mouth-watering divisions: Beaconsfield, Berwick, Cranbourne, Doveton, Narre Warren, and Pakenham. Healesville, Mount Evelyn, Seville, Wandin, and Woori Yallock. Emerald, Olinda, Officer, Monbulk and Upwey Tecoma. Belgrave, Berwick Springs, Gembrook Cockatoo, Powelltown, Warburton Millgrove and Yarra Junction. Alexandra, Broadford, Kinglake, Yarra Glen, and Yea. Women's football could use a five or six club divisional model across multiple divisions with the flexibility of having alternative fixture days - be it mid-week, Friday nights, Saturday nights, or Sundays. There would be a top-four finals system, with the grand finals to be played in conjunction with the veterans' competition. The under-18 football and under-age netball would be graded, with the five to six club per division model utilised for a home and away season. It would align with senior play as much as possible, and also have the flexibility of alternative fixture days if needed. It's thought that the veterans' competition would include either seven or, potentially, five rounds, but it could also have the option of playing a grand final - paired with the wom-
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Picture: ROB CAREW en's competition - between the top two sides. Reserves football could potentially be shelved for 2020, depending on club feedback. The option also exists to run a reserves competition featuring the clubs that could realistically field sides. In recent days, the Star News reported on the current state of play when it comes to football and netball in the Outer East region. Delving further into the netball, the Star News understands a proposal exists to run a summer competition if the traditional winter football-netball season couldn't get underway. The 'Summer Blitz' could be held over eight or nine weeks, with clubs competing in their current divisions. Each week would consist of two rounds per club against opposing sides, with game times consisting of two halves. While netball is traditionally graded each year based off clubs' senior football performances, AFL Outer East has proposed a crossdivisional finals series in the Summer Blitz whereby the top four of each division could compete on one, blockbuster grand final day. When each passing day brings with it far more questions than answers for everyday Aussies, AFL Outer East moved to assure its clubs and people that football and netball will always be there for them when the Covid-19 pandemic has eased. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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It’s their field of dreams
Dylan Hadfield plays for Casey-South Melbourne in Victorian Premier Cricket. 185947 Picture: ROB CAREW pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
The Hadfields' Australia Day backyard pitch.
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The legend of the backyard field of dreams created by Casey-South Melbourne cricketer Dylan Hadfield and his father just continues to grow. Star News sports journalist Nick Creely first wrote on the story of the Hadfields' Australia Day backyard cricket field in February last year, and since then it's gone global. After getting plenty of love on Australian Twitter page 'The Perfect Pitch', it went on to receive worldwide attention and has now been dubbed 'The best backyard in the world' by UK page, Cricket District. "I really have no idea how it has gained so much momentum," Dylan explained earlier this week. "The guys at The Perfect Pitch are awesome - they kind of started the social media bandwagon around backyard cricket pitches and it's just gone from there. "They always check in and ask how it's going, and share any tips that they might have on preparation." But Dylan admitted the social media attention was starting to get a little much. "The social media stuff is a little embarrassing to be honest - (for) a grown man and his father creating a backyard cricket ground, but if anyone out there gets some inspiration or some joy from seeing the photos then that's fantastic," he said. "I have been extremely lucky to have grown up with that backyard and it's nice that people enjoy it, there are some pretty crap things happening in the world at the moment so I'm sure any bit of positivity is welcomed." Dylan explained the story behind the kind of backyard cricket ground that dreams are made of. "It's been something that my old man and I have been preparing for Australia Day each year for a game of backyard cricket with the boys from the cricket club," he said. "The annual 'City versus Gippsland Test Match' started off as a bit of release from the stressors that Premier Cricket can sometimes throw at you, but since Nick's article last year we have had to find a way to improve on it each year." Some of the biggest names in world cricket have stood up and taken notice - including none other than the England national team's World Cup-winning skipper, Eoin Morgan.
He recently retweeted the Cricket District tweet describing the Hadfields' backyard as the best in the world, adding: "This is class". "The photos of the pitch do seem to have got a bit of traction on social media lately - it may have something to do with people being bored at home in isolation," Dylan said. "It's just nice to see that there are other cricket nuffies like me out there who get a bit of joy out of any little piece of cricket we can get. "I think the attention it gets from the crickets superstars just shows that deep down us cricketers are all the same - we love cricket. Whether that is having a hit in the backyard, club cricket, Premier cricket or International cricket - we are all the same." But Dylan was reluctant to take too much of the credit when it comes to the cricket lovers' slice of paradise. "It's all my old man's work really, I don't have much to do with it anymore after I moved out of home a few years ago," he acknowledged. "Dad is a golf course superintendent and has been a cricket club groundsman in his time, so growing grass it what he does best. "For 11 months of the year it is just a backyard for 'Murphy the Labradoodle', but once a year we spend the time to cut, roll and prepare it all." Dylan went on to further explain the genesis of the wicket. "It is actually and proper turf wicket that Dad created when I was a kid so I could get some throw downs or have a bowl on some turf at home," he said. "With it being a clay base and Santa Ana couch grass it takes a good three to four weeks of cutting and rolling to get it playable. "If we were brave enough we could put the pads on and steam in with a brand new Kookaburra. "In hindsight it is a fair amount of time and effort that gets put in for one day's play a year, but we have a good time, the cricket is competitive and everyone's family, partners and children come and watch and have a barbecue. "It's pretty much an unofficial club function - that's the main reason we do it. "Premier cricket can be pretty stressful and time consuming at times, so it's nice to have a break from all that, enjoy the game for what it's meant to be - being out in the sun with family and friends."
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