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Happy to honk! By Mitchell Clarke A quirky sign on the side of the Princes Highway proved a positive touch to a Pakenham woman’s isolation birthday. Jasmine Cornelius spent her 20th birthday on Thursday 9 April in the confinement of her house, however it wasn’t all negative, as strangers took the time to wish her a happy birthday - in the form of a honk. Ms Cornelius’ family created a sign which read ‘Honk! Jasmine turns 20 today’ and placed it on the side of the road just before Cardinia Road. “We live just near the highway and thought it would make her day if we could hear people toot,” mother Rachael Pollard said. “The response has been amazing, a truck tooted for a few seconds which was was great ... she’s definitely felt very special being in isolation. “Thank you to all the cars and trucks honking their horns today after seeing the sign.” Ms Pollard maintained that Jasmine’s birthday hadn’t been all bad and said the family spent the day playing games and listening to music. “I also organised a zoom meeting in the morning with friends and family,” she added. Jasmine Cornelius spent her 20th birthday in isolation.
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An online charity is pleading with the community to stop dumping donations and rubbish at charity bins amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. As bags of donations and rubbish were pictured dumped in front of Pakenham charity bans, online charity GIVIT is calling for the community to donate in a safer and smarter way - online. GIVIT’s online donation platform allows individuals and businesses across Australia to donate items, services and cash so registered
charities can then reserve donations when needed. To navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cardinia community will need to continue standing together in goodwill and kindness, GIVIT CEO Sarah Tennant said. “As we saw through the outpouring of wellmeaning generosity for bushfire-affected communities, unsolicited donated items create mountains of waste and headaches for charities that are forced to use limited finances and volunteers to sort, store or dispose of the donations,” Ms Tennant said.
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Covid-19 waste changes Cardinia households can expect some minor changes to waste services throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Cardinia Shire Council will continue to deliver waste services to residents but with some changes and extra measures in place in line with state and federal government guidelines. The kerbside bin collections will continue as normal and bin collection days have not changed, however due to staggered collection shifts at this time, bins may be collected earlier in the day than usual. To ensure bins are collected, residents are reminded to put the bins out the night before their collection day. The upcoming hard and bundled green waste collections will go ahead as planned with no change to the schedule and collections
will run zone-by-zone from Monday 20 April to Friday 22 May. Collection staff will be following COVID-19 guidelines and wearing extra protective equipment to ensure a safe service is provided. To reduce risk to community and staff, residents are urged to follow the 1.5 metre physical distancing guidelines if they are outside their homes when the collection staff arrive. The council’s free green waste drop off days scheduled for April and May have been postponed until further notice. The Detox Your Home and drumMUSTER events for Saturday 18 April have been cancelled until further notice. For more information about the council’s waste services, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ rubbishandrecycling or call council’s customer service team on 1300 787 624.
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By Jessica Anstice Taking the bins out is usually just another annoying chore that has to be done, but for Lisa Pretty, it became a highlight of her week. After seeing costume-themed bin outings go viral as people look to stay paw-sitive during coronavirus isolation, Ms Pretty decided it would be just as amusing to have her big dog take the bins out. Photos (taken by the pup-arrazi) of the four-year-old German Shephard, Maverick, dragging a bin to the kerbside of their Lakeside home in Pakenham blew up on Facebook - with more than 4000 people reacting to the post. “We decided tonight that Maverick could put the bins out and so some chores,” Ms Pretty laughed. “He does lots of tricks so he was happy to oblige.”
Four-year-old Maverick learnt how to put the bins out.
A woman was detected driving under the influence of drugs in Officer on Friday 10 April. Cardinia Highway Patrol intercepted a white Toyota as part of Operation Nexus. The disqualified driver tested positive to methylamphetamine. Whilst committing the offences, the driver and passenger were also found to be in breach of the stay home directions issued by the Chief Health Officer and were issued a $1652 penalty notice. The directions, under the state of emergency declared in Victoria, have been enacted to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The vehicle was impounded at a cost of $1280 for repeated driving whilst on a disqualified licence and the woman will face court at a later date.
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Couple marks 60 years By Brendan Rees A Berwick couple won’t let the coronavirus outbreak get in the way of celebrating a major milestone. Ted Foster, 81, and his 78-year-old wife Pat met at a Wednesday night dance at the Dandenong Town Hall in 1957 and have been inseparable since as they celebrate their golden sixtieth wedding anniversary. They hoped to mark the occasion by throwing a party but the pandemic has halted their plans. Instead, the lovebirds will be “spending lots of time” on the telephone to friends and family as well as organising a video family call using WhatsApp to celebrate the day on Thursday 16 April. Born in Enfield, London in 1941, Pat immigrated to Australia with her parents when she was 11 and they moved to Noble Park. Pat worked at the Commonwealth Bank while Ted was a builder. They bought a block of land in Berwick where Ted built the first two rooms of their home. They married on 16 April, 1960 at St Columba Presbyterian Church in Noble Park and moved into their home where they have lived ever since. Ted and Pat added more rooms as they raised their four children, Warren, Greg, Allison and Jennifer (deceased). Daughter Allison described her father as a “very talented” handyman and could “mend and recycle almost anything”. He also loves to rebuild vintage motorbikes with his son Warren. Ted was born in 1938 in Frankston. His parents moved to a farm in Narre Warren East in 1948. Ted went on to work at Hallam High School as a cleaner/handyman for 19 years before his retirement. Pat went back to school and studied science to become a lab technician at Noble Park High
Ted Foster celebrates his 80th birthday in November, 2018 with his wife, Pat. School before her retirement. The couple were involved in the 2nd Berwick Scout group for about 15 years. Pat was a cub leader and Ted was a scout, venturer, rover and group leader. Ted was involved in Rotary and the Masonic Lodge and School Councils while Pat enjoys
Ted Foster and wife Pat celebrate their wedding day on 6 April, 1960 at St Columba Presbyterian Church in Noble Park.
volunteering at the Berwick Library. They both love gardening and travelling having travelled extensively through the UK, Europe, Asia and the Pacific as well as seeing a lot of Australia. Today, they have five grandchildren which they adore.
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Tree danger By Brendan Rees A Berwick resident fears falling branches from trees along Harkaway Road could one day seriously hurt or kill someone. Retiree Rex Day, who has lived in the area for some 30 years, has put out a call to Casey Council to inspect the trees which be believed posed a threat to passing motorists and people who walked on the walkway. He said some of the branches that were “constantly“ falling had been up to 350 millimetres in diameter - or roughly bigger than the size of a cricket ball - with a large gum tree at the corner of Caserta Drive and Harkaway Road of particular concern as branches leaned precariously over the road. “There’s some real thumping low lying branches,” he said, adding he feared the branches could also fall onto powerlines. Mr Day said the walkway, which he used every day with his wife, was also overgrown with weeds and was generally in “poor condition” and “never properly addressed” since it was built years ago - which was an “ongoing disappointment” to the area. “The terrain of the reserve has never been
adequately levelled, and made worse after various road and drainage works, making it impossible for the contractors to mow and maintain some areas,” Mr Day said. Casey Council manager of city presentation David Richardson said the area had been inspected and identified three trees that had died and remedial works would be undertaken in the next two to four weeks to reduce the risk to property and the community. “These trees will be pruned in a way to retain import habitat for local fauna,” Mr Richardson said. “The low hanging branches from the mature Eucalyptus trees at the intersection of Caserta Drive and Harkaway Road will also be pruned.” Mr Day said he had been advised by council that maintenance work had been delayed due to a backlog of other works. “A contractor had previously called me and said that Casey would only permit pruning of branches up to 50 millimetre diameter.” The issue comes as another neighbour expressed his concerns of dangerous trees along Harkaway Road after a large tree fell onto the road near the corner of Ernst Wanke Road in February. Luckily, no one was harmed.
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A Narre Warren couple are celebrating their $608,000 TattsLotto win.
Couple stunned by lotto win A couple from Narre Warren haven’t let selfisolation curb their celebrations, enjoying a home-made roast dinner to toast their $608,000 TattsLotto division one win. Sharing their excitement, the husband recounted the moment they discovered the joyful news. “It’s all a bit surreal!” he confessed, after purchasing the winning entry at Parkhill Berwick News and Lotto in Berwick. “I always pick up a ticket every Saturday morning when I pop out to do the shopping and this weekend was no different. “I have a routine of checking the ticket every Sunday morning and when I checked my ticket I couldn’t believe it! “I’ve had lots of little wins of $40 or $50 here and there but never anything like this!” The couple held one of the seven division one winning entries nationally in TattsLotto draw 4041, drawn Saturday 11 April and took home a division one prize of $608,714.79. When asked how they planned to celebrate the life-changing win, the pair revealed they
had already enjoyed a delicious home cooked meal. “We can’t go out to celebrate but we called all of our immediate family to let them know,” the wife explained. “Since it was Easter Sunday, we had already organised to have a nice roast meal at home so we cooked that and celebrated our win as well as Easter.” The happy couple also revealed how they planned to enjoy their windfall. “Most of it will go towards paying off our mortgage, but that will be such a relief for us!” the wife declared. “It will take the pressure off and we’ll be able to relax knowing we’ve paid it off. “We’ll definitely be thinking about a fun holiday in the future too!” In the 12 months to 30 June 2019, Australia’s Official Lotteries contributed more than $1.4 billion via state lottery taxes and donations to help community initiatives, such as hospitals, health research, disaster relief and education.
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IN BRIEF Drink driver loses licence and car A 26-year-old female driver has shocked police after returning a breath test nearly five times the legal alcohol limit in Berwick on Monday morning, 13 April. Police intercepted the woman on Skyline Way where she allegedly returned a blood-alcohol level of 0.240.about 4.30am. The Springvale South woman’s licence was immediately suspended for 12 months and her car was impounded for 30 days. She is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving offences. This impound forms part of Operation Nexus, a five-day focus on keeping our community safe on the roads during the Easter long weekend. The state-wide operation aims to reduce road trauma, including the number of lives lost and injuries on our roads. During this time motorists can expect to be breath tested and drug tested, have their vehicles scanned and be checked for speeding. The operation involves all available personnel including local road policing units, general duties, other operational policing units and centralised resources from Road Policing Command. The operation starts at 12.01am on Thursday 9 April and concludes at 11.59pm on Monday 13 April.
Police appeal following theft Police are appealing to the public for information after a man in a balaclava allegedly stole alcohol from a drive-through liquor shop in Narre Warren. Police have been told the man attended the BWS drive-through at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre in a red Ford Falcon, which was bearing stolen number plates, about 12.55pm on Saturday 28 March. “A male wearing a full balaclava got out of the vehicle. The male grabbed three bottles of alcohol worth $200 before returning to the vehicle and leaving,” police say. It’s believed the man paid for some items but allegedly stole bottles of Wild Turkey, according to police. Police have released a CCTV image of a man they believe may be able to assist their enquiries. The male had distinctive tattoos on his arms. Anyone with information or who recognises the man in the photo is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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The coronavirus outbreak may have cancelled this year’s Anzac Day services, however, the Berwick RSL Sub-branch says it will remain an important day of remembrance. The Berwick RSL sub-branch president, Wayne A’vard will recite the Requiem and the Ode at an appropriate place and time to recognise the national occasion. The sub-branch is encouraging residents in self-isolation to take a moment to pause and reflect on the significance of the day at 6am and/or 11am. The following words of the short Anzac Requiem may be used during peoples time of reflection: ‘On the morning of April 25th, 1915, Australian and New Zealand troops landed under
fire on Gallipoli. It was then, and in the battles which followed, that the ANZAC tradition was formed. On this day we remember all those who served our nation in times of war. We honour those who served; those who died or were disabled in the tragedy of war - in all conflicts and in peacekeeping. We remember those who suffered as prisoners of war, and those who died in captivity. Our Servicemen and women have left us a splendid heritage. May we and our successors prove worthy of their sacrifice. Lest We Forget’. Anzac badges can be purchased from a number of the regular retailers including Harry’s Menswear in Berwick. Alternatively, badges can be purchased online at https://berwickrsl.org.au/shop/
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Letters from the trenches In the lead-up to Anzac Day, Berwick’s DUNCAN BURROWS shares letters written by his great uncle Galt Lithgow during the Battle of Verdun, a deadly conflict that played out on French soil in 1916. Duncan is the author of Pioneer Flour Millers, a history of the Burrows family, published in 2014. Fit young men in the ‘prime-of-life’ were horrifically sacrificed for years of a virtual stalemate in trench warfare. Those who did survive suffered from shell-shock (PTSD) and nightmare memories for the rest of their lives. The Battle of Verdun lasted for 302 days from February to December 1916, the longest and one of the most costly in human history. According to contemporary estimates, Verdun resulted in 714,321 casualties, 377,231 French, 337,000 German and 60,000 British. It was the longest and one of the most devastating battles in World War I and the history of warfare. Modern estimates increase the number of casualties to 976,000. Most of these casualties had been inflicted upon both sides by artillery, rather than by small arms fire. The following are letters from Private Galt Lithgow to his father Charles Lithgow, a Chemist from Launceston. Galt’s sister - Vera Jean Lithgow, was the grandmother of Duncan Burrows of Berwick. Galt migrated to Canada in 1905, joining the Canadian Army in July, 1915. He served with the Canadian Infantry in the 31st Battalion, Company B. His letters home were spread over two years. He was wounded at Scottish Woods, Belgium on 20 April, 1916. Galt’s letter of 15 January, 1916 “Last week at 4am for one hour, while I was peacefully sleeping, the crash, whizz, bang, and shrieking of shells overhead was like the thunder of so many express trains. The sky over the German trenches was a mass of shrapnel and fire from bursting shells. This lasted for one hour, and stopped as suddenly as it began. A few weeks back, it lasted two days, and when it stopped the quiet was worse than the constant noise of artillery. Summaries of three Galt Lithgow letters dated 15 January, 2 April and 5 June, 1916 The Germans appear in hundreds, machine guns rattle, shrapnel flies, and men fall before your eyes in waves; not even having got over their own barbed wire. Their attack was a failure! In a little while another bunch come over, and follow the first. Then the final attack - in front about 200 bombers, with God knows how many following. They were received with a massed brigade of machine guns. Our loss was small. Theirs was thousands. Then the big guns begin to play on their reserves a mile or so in the rear. Fire directed by aeroplane. In front of you, you can see some get up on their knees and try to crawl, but mostly all are still. Such is war - war up to date. Later, liquid fire (flame throwers) are used, and reports say the French are going to use turpinite (a war gas that paralyses its victim leading to immediate death). The result is that it petrifies you at once. What's the use of living when it's so easy to die! This is a war of big things. Well, the war still goes on. God knows what's coming next, but fight on and win we will, through mistakes and all. A finer bunch of men I never saw, or thought existed. Some fine lads, good looking, healthy, full of life, knocked out in a second. The captured trench is full of dead Germans. The cost on our side was not great. The Germans must be suffering fiercely. In our last trenches we worked a gun on them, shrapnel, and French bombs, and trench mats, pieces of men's clothing, and all kinds of litter fell between our lines. We had four wounded and six killed. It is fierce to see your pals one day and the next dead or wounded, in the prime of life, and just at an age when they can take life as it ought to be. This is wrong, and, no matter what is gained, it will be at an awful cost. The Germans are up against an awful power. For them to advance in their formation will just amount to slaughter, and as for stacking them up against an even number of Imperial or Canadian or Australian troops, they could never hold their own. Shrapnel came in a barrage. They thought we were coming over that night, and prepared. Our work in the smoke-bomb business had good results that night. Three lines of trenches pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Please support our local businesses impacted by coronavirus Galt Lithgow wrote home from the trenches of Verdun in Franch during 1916. and a lot of prisoners were ours for the taking, and in front of us the artillery piled up their casualty’s. We got prisoners every day. They say they can’t live in their trenches. Galt Lithgow 13 May 1917 On came about 400 Germans. We waited the order of an East York Lieutenant, a young lad of about 19. He said, "fire at something, lads; don’t waste ammunition!" In three minutes not a man was alive in front of us. We simply mowed them down, They were either wounded or killed. They had full packs on, and had evidently thought we could not live (through) their overnight bombardment. The more you see the more you feel like killing. This is a fight to win - the best spirit uppermost and the best race in brains and machinery wins. It takes a brave man to stand in these trenches night-after-night. A cough or a false move means death by a bullet, bomb or rifle grenade. NOTE: By December 1917 Galt had been promoted to Corporal and had married an English girl. He was still serving with the Canadian Army, being based at Bramshott Military Camp in Hampshire, England. He survived the war, dying in 1941 at the age of 57, and was buried at Kamloops Cemetery, British Columbia, Canada.
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Support across the shire Cardinia Shire Council’s Community and Business Support Package features a range of support initiatives to help community and business 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, support for local contractors, and rent relief options for those in Council properties. Further support will be considered as part of the draft 2020-21 budget process, with measures likely to be considered including rate deferrals, and interest-free periods on outstanding rates and late payments. The due date for pet registration fees has been extended to 30 June 2020, without penalty. Some pet owners may also be eligible for concession rates. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/petregistration Council has also contacted people on the shire’s vulnerable persons’ register to check in. Where needed, staff will continue to make regular contact to offer support. People who need assistance are encouraged to contact Council on 1300 787 624 or visit the online help hub at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub to register for a call back from one of our dedicated team members. To learn more visit www.cardinia.vic.gov. au/coronavirus Coronavirus Online Help Hub Cardinia Shire Council’s Coronavirus Online Help Hub is a valuable resource for community members seeking information and support during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The online help hub features a range of useful resources and is supported by a dedicated team of staff who are on hand to help you find the information you need. The online help hub has links, fact sheets and videos. It also has a ‘call back’ function which enables people to register their details to have a member of Council’s dedicated team return their call to assist them in navigating the range of information available. Since going live, the online help hub has been well-received, with a number of community members taking up the ‘call back’ option. The most common questions have been from community members seeking clarification on what they can and can’t do, or information about where they can get tested. Learn more at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub Bin and waste services Cardinia Shire Council is continuing to deliver waste services to residents, with some extra measures in place in line with state and federal government guidelines. Kerbside bin collections continue The kerbside bin collections continue as normal and bin collection days have not changed. Due to staggered collection shifts at this time, bins may be collected earlier in the day than usual. To ensure bins are collected, residents are reminded to put the bins out the night before their collection day. Please do not place bins behind parked cars or park in front of bins. For more information and to check your bin collection days, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov. au/rubbish
The kerbside bin collections continue as normal and bin collection days have not changed. Hard and bundled green waste collections The upcoming hard and bundled green waste collections are continuing as planned. There is no change to the schedule and collections will run zone-by-zone from Monday 20 April to Friday 22 May. Collection staff will be following Covid-19 guidelines and wearing extra protective equipment to ensure a safe service is provided. To reduce risk to community and staff, residents are urged to follow the 1.5 metre physical distancing guidelines if they are outside their homes when the collection staff arrive. For information about accepted items, how to use the service, and how to check your collection week, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ hardwaste Postponed services and cancelled events The waste brochure recently issued to all Cardinia Shire residents includes information about the waste services and events available to residents throughout April and May 2020. Unfortunately, since the time of printing and distribution, some of the information in this brochure has changed. Free green waste drop- off days postponed Council’s free green waste drop off days scheduled for April and May have been postponed until further notice. For more information and updates, visit Council’s website at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/greenwastedropoff Detox Your Home and drumMUSTER events cancelled The Detox Your Home and drumMUSTER events scheduled for Saturday 18 April have been cancelled until further notice. Residents should note that all information in the brochure regarding kerbside bin collection and the hard and bundled green waste collections remains correct. For more information about Council’s waste services, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ rubbishandrecycling or call Council’s Customer Service team on 1300 787 624.
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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Young people can still get support from Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services team by phoning 1800 496 884.
In focus: Youth Services While My Place Youth Centre’s doors may be temporarily closed, young people can still get support from Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services team by phoning 1800 496 884 or emailing myplace@cardinia.vic. gov.au. Support is available on business days from 9am to 5pm. The Youth Services team provides a range of services, programs and events, Council services Even though there have been changes and modifications to some of Cardinia Shire Council’s services and the way in which they are delivered, Council is working hard to continue delivering essential services. The dedicated Customer Service team is still available to assist you by phone or email and you can access a range of online services
including a Youth Support Service which is confidential and offers young people information, advice and practical support (short and medium term). The program is flexible, accessible to all young people and is respectful of race, gender, sexuality or religion. Find out more at www.cardinia.vic.gov. au/youthservices via our website. For up-to-date information about impacted facilities, services, meetings and events in Cardinia Shire, visit the website at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Business support Information and support for local businesses can be accessed online at www. cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
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COVID-19 update A message from the Mayor “As we continue to navigate this unprecedented situation, we are faced with many challenges and uncertainties. The important thing to remember though is that we are not alone. We are all in this together. “As Mayor of Cardinia Shire Council, I am incredibly proud of how our community is adapting and adjusting during this difficult situation. “Please know that even though there have been changes and modifications to some of our services and the way in which they are delivered, we are still here for you and we are working hard to continue delivering essential services.
“Our customer service team is still only a phone call or email away, and you can visit our new online help hub to request a call back from a member of our dedicated team that is on hand to help you find or understand relevant support or information. “Thank you for your support and continued efforts, and please keep up the great work. I’m proud of what a strong and connected community we are, even in these challenging times. “Let’s continue to work together and support one another and we will get through this.” Cr Jeff Springfield Mayor, Cardinia Shire Council
Support for community and business Our Community and Business Support Package features a range of support initiatives to help community and business 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, support for local contractors, and rent relief options for those in Council properties. We will also consider further support as part of our draft 2020-21 budget process, with measures likely to be considered including rate deferrals, and interest-free periods on outstanding rates and late payments. More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Coronavirus Online Help Hub Visit our Coronavirus Online Help Hub for a range of useful resources including links, fact sheets and videos. There is also a ‘call back’ option for community members who would like Council to contact them to assist in finding or understanding relevant support or information. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub
Services and facilities update Bins and waste services • Our upcoming hard and bundled green waste collection are continuing as planned. Collections will run zone-by-zone from Monday 20 April to Friday 22 May. 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. Residents are reminded to put the bins out the night before their collection day. Please do not place bins behind parked cars or park in front of bins. More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/rubbish
Youth services Young people can still get support from Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services team while My Place Youth Centre is temporarily closed. Support is available on business days from 9am to 5pm. Phone 1800 496 884 or email myplace@cardinia.vic.gov.au More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/youthservices Latest information For up-to-date information about impacted facilities, services, meetings and events in Cardinia Shire, visit our website at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus We’re still here to help!
Important waste service changes The free green waste drop-off days scheduled for April and May have been postponed. Check our website for more details and updates: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/greenwastedropoff
Our dedicated Customer Service team is still available and happy to assist you. Our customer service centre at Officer may be temporarily closed but you can still contact us by phone or email, or access a range of online services via our website at any time that suits you.
Detox Your Home and drumMUSTER events scheduled for Saturday 18 April have been cancelled until further notice.
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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Just before the sun rises each day, Kerrigan La-Brooy and two other drivers are on the road picking up left-over food at various shops where they can.By 9am, Mr La-Brooy, who runs the Gethsemane Charity in Cranbourne, joins other volunteers where they sort through the food which includes bread, bakery products, pies, croissants, fruit, vegetables, eggs, drinks, meats and other necessities - before it is packaged into hampers and made available free for people in need to collect or delivered to the vulnerable or those in self-isolation. However, the charity is struggling to keep up with the surge in demand as the economic impacts of the Covid-19 crisis hits home for residents. Some nights the volunteers are out delivering hampers until 10pm to places as far as Glen Waverley - "whatever time it takes," Mr La-Brooy says. "We cater to around 200 mouths per day. The hampers are so full and heavy that many need a trolley to cart it to their car," Mr LaBrooy said, who is Senior Pastor of Gethsemane Church in Cranbourne. He said people didn't require to have a health care card as they found most were on the "cusp" - "they don't have a health care card but they're still not earning enough". "Particularly now, many who have lost their jobs and need the benefits are not even getting
Centrelink payments because of the backlog. "A lot of people have been caught off guard." He said volunteers including his wife Michele, Steph Panza, Gail Kavanagh, and Mila Lazarovski had been working around the clock to reach out to those in need while adhering to strict hygiene measures under the safety guidelines that have been put in place by the government. "It's quite daunting but it's got to be done," Mr La-Brooy says of volunteers wearing masks and gloves. "We don't want too many on the premises all at once because of the social distancing. We try and swap around the shifts - working in threes, (and) more people delivering on the roads." The charity, which was founded in 2017 by Mr La-Brooy, is desperate for more volunteers for sorting and delivering. Mr La-Brooy said anyone who had a family member, a friend, a neighbour, "or anyone you know" - should not hesitate in putting up their hand to help. The organisation is renowned in the community for their selfless actions in helping provide food and clothing to over 400 people daily, seven days a week. Anyone who would like to assist or would like to enquire about a food delivery may call Mr La-Brooy or on 0404 875 647. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Pokies plan refused By Mitchell Clarke An application to install 100 electronic gaming machines at a proposed $36 million hotel has been rejected. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation rejected the Clyde North proposal after concluding the application had the potential to increase the impact of problem gambling within the City of Casey. The proposed Castellos hotel, located on the corner of Matterhorn Drive and Thompson Road, would be the first venue of its kind in Clyde North, with the closest gaming venue located almost five kilometres away in Berwick. The development would offer a 10-pin bowling complex, a bistro, a sports bar with TAB, function rooms, a beer garden, a kids’ play room, a cafe, alfresco dining terrace, a virtual entertainment and E-sports area, and a gaming lounge with 100 pokies machines. The Commission said there was evidence which indicated a “negative community attitude” towards the application, with a social impact assessment undertaken by City of Casey receiving 68 opposing submissions. One petition was put forward in support of the project, which had 25 individuals signing their support, 20 of those being local residents. There are currently 13 gaming venues operating across the municipality with approvals to operate more than 900 electronic gaming machines. Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate Tim Costello said the application’s rejection was a “big win”. “People in Casey already lose $362,000 every day on the 913 poker machines currently in the municipality,” Mr Costello said.
“This application would have taken the city to well over a staggering 1000 poker machines ... in an area that is already experiencing mortgage stress, that would have been a disaster.” Mr Costello thanked the Commission for “demonstrating concern for gambling harm” and listening to the concerns of local residents. “They are the people who know best what happens in their community and what impact gambling harm can have on themselves and their neighbours,” he said. “Gambling harm can have awful impacts on local communities and economies, especially in newer areas where there is not always a lot of sources of entertainment or infrastructure.” Mr Costello argued the impacts of gambling harm took many forms, not just the loss of money. “These can include mental ill-health, homelessness, family violence and even deaths by suicide in some cases,” he said. Ex-gambling addict and local resident Tom Cummings made submissions in opposition to the application. “As someone who has worked hard to overcome a gambling addiction, I couldn’t stand the thought of another venue opening up on my doorstep ... I know how many people this would have hurt,” Mr Cummings said. “When I saw the application for 100 machines just down the road from where I live I thought, ‘not again’. I’m so relieved it has been rejected. “This is a fantastic result. With everything that’s going on right now, it’s a bright point that we can all be happy about.” The City of Casey and Castellos was contacted for comment.
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Plan now for the future Despite elective surgery being banned for the foreseeable future, specialist cosmetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon Tim Brown encourages patients to book a consultation in person or via ZOOM. There is no need to put your plans on hold according to Tim. Tim completed his medical and surgical studies (and a further postgraduate research degree in transplantation immunology) at the University of Cambridge, England. He then undertook surgical training in the UK and USA. Since 1995, Tim has specialised in plastic and cosmetic surgery and is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and an overseas member of the British Association of Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgeons. Highly skilled in all aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery, he has authored over 70 peer reviewed articles in plastic and cosmetic surgery. Tim’s particular interests include: Breast augmentation, breast reduction, lifts and implant removal surgery Facelift and necklift Labiaplasty Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) of upper and lower eyelids
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Without doubt, the single most common challenge that SME business owners and leaders expressed to me prior to the start of the coronavirus pandemic was a lack of time. Whenever I run my Time Management training course, I ask at the outset how many people have enough time to do everything they want to and without exception no hands go up. With so much apparently needing to get done, how is it that people like Sir Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Bill Gates etc seem to be able to pack so much in when we all have the same 24 hours in a day and seven days in a week? I believe there are three fundamental reasons why some succeed whilst others do not: 1. Focus – crystal clear clarity on what needs to be achieved; 2. Ability to prioritise – what actions or activities are the most important and 3. The documentation of well-defined business goals. I may return to the first two later, but for now I would like to focus on the last item. By “well-defined” business goals, I mean creation of a set of goals that each adhere to the SMART principle, namely: Specific – a very well specified (documented) outcome that you specifically require Measurable – a quantifiable result which can be used to monitor and track progress along the way Achievable – a realistic outcome given the resources available and possible constraints Relevant – the objective has to align the overall business intent with the assigned owner Time-specific – a very specific date and time by when the goal should be achieved Doing the above will greatly improve your chances of achieving success and whilst many businesses already know about SMART, a key reason cited for often not applying this in the past has been a ‘lack of time’. With the “pause” imposed upon us now by Covid-19, we really do have an opportunity to take a step back and examine what is important for our business to
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH achieve over the coming months. Whilst SMART goals dramatically improve results, a study by Brigham Young University in 1993 found that this would on average still only lead to a 40% success rate. Three other key actions are required to get to a 95% chance of achieving the defined goal and are as follows: 1. Define a Plan – assign an owner for each goal and put in place the specific measurable milestones and targets that will be reviewed at regular intervals to track and report progress. Identify key dependencies and constraints and pull this together in a visual representation of all the tasks and timelines that make up the goal itself. 2. Commit your goal and plan to another party – find someone else that will hold you accountable. This person does not need to have a vested interest in the outcome but should be someone whom you respect and will not let you off the hook. 3. Share your progress against your plan regularly with the person identified in 2. above. The reason New Year’s Resolutions don’t work is that they are typically not framed as SMART goals and nor are they supported by the three principles stated above. Covid-19 has undoubtedly had a major impact on business operation, but we can use this impost positively to our advantage by using the additional time available to focus on what we specifically want to achieve and defining this in such a way that enables success, especially when things pick up as they surely will. Ian Ash is the Managing Director of OrgMent Business Solutions - www.ombs.com.au
YOU DON’T HAVE TO PUT YOUR PLANS ON HOLD! Yes, the government has banned elective surgery for the foreseeable future, but this doesn’t mean you have to shelve your plans for plastic or cosmetic surgery. You can still have a consultation with Mr Tim Brown; • In person (where possible) • Via Zoom - all you need is a computer or tablet with a webcam and you can have a consultation from the comfort of your own home The cost of a Zoom consultation is $150 and should you subsequently book your surgery and require a further appointment in person, there will be no further consultation cost
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Wyatt’s will to achieve By sports editor Russell Bennett Casey-South Melbourne Premier cricketer Jordan Wyatt can still vividly remember when he first approached his parents to tell them he was struggling. It was in November of 2010, and he was just 17. He broke down in tears as he told them of the mental health battles he’d been facing - of what he’d been burying deep down inside. Now, at 27 and nearly a decade on, the Drouin local’s efforts to help others emerge from the darkness and isolation of stigma have yielded truly extraordinary results. At the start of the Swans’ season, the Star News reported on Wyatt’s pledge to donate a dollar for every run he scored throughout the 2019/20 campaign, with all of that money going to initiatives run by mental health charity Mindfull Aus - run by Wyatt’s close friend, Matt Runnalls. Runnalls’ is a story that’s far from uncommon. In fact, it comes from a situation that’s so eerily similar to that faced by thousands of people across the country. But yet it’s one so often left alone - left unspoken under the guise of a 20-something-year-old’s perceived cloak of invincibility, or the fear or awkwardness of speaking up. Since he was 17 - the very same age Wyatt was when he first opened up - Runnalls has battled severe anxiety and depression, which led to several suicide attempts. He’s also lost eight close mates who were facing their own mental health battles and couldn’t find a way through the darkness. So Runnalls refuses to shy away from his battle. He embraces it and hits people right between the eyes with his cold, hard, truth. It’s that mentality which has inspired Wyatt and he, in turn, has been a shining light in the lives of countless others doing it tough. That has manifested in a range of people and organisations rallying behind his cause to raise funds for Mindfull throughout the Premier season. Spurred on by the support he received, Wyatt scored over 500 runs in all forms and recorded his maiden first XI ton - 107 in Round 16 of the season against Ringwood, with a Mindfull sticker proudly displayed on the back of his blade. The total amount of money he raised which was boosted by some even matching his contribution dollar-for-dollar - topped a whopping $3200. “There are so many people who’ve supported me and backed me in to do a good thing with this, and I’m honestly just so honoured,” Wyatt said. “A lot of the people who have donated are really close to me, so they know the struggles I’ve had in my time and they’ve rallied around and supported me. “It’s just such an amazing feeling to have a positive impact on the community and to give back, because I’ve been supported through tough times so I’m just so proud to be able to do this in return. “Hopefully it’s been able to start up plenty of conversations for people who are struggling - I know a number of cricketers, for example, who have stepped away from the game for mental health reasons and that just goes to show how close to home this really hits. “When you feel like you can’t speak up, you try and hide yourself away. “I started speaking with a psychologist early, when I was 17, but it’s not easy for most people to talk about it. “Because I am open about my battle, I felt like I had to do something to help other people.” Wyatt is a learning support worker who’s studying to be a teacher. He said part of the motivation to raise money and awareness for the cause was hearing of the passing of a number of local school students who’d battled their own demons. “That had a massive impact on me, and I think that was a real driving force because I just didn’t want to hear those stories anymore,” he said. “It’s so important to have these conversa18 STAR NEWS
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Jordan Wyatt has opened up about his mental health journey. tions around mental health at a younger age because I think young people are a demographic we can really turn the tide for - especially younger men. “It was just so great to see Wellsy (Longwarry footballer Jason Wells) come out with his own story last week, and to raise money through his footy career. “I went to primary school with him, so to see him taking the initiative as well was just awesome.” Runnalls is simply blown away by the selflessness shown by his great mate. “And, fittingly, what a great season the bloke had in cricketing terms - to produce 500-plus runs, including his maiden first XI ton,” he said. “It just goes to show that when you live on purpose and something greater than yourself, the universe will find a way of giving back. “What Jordy has been able to do is start thousands of meaningful conversations across the country, and he’s also inspired other sportspeople to come forward to me, and to mimic his behaviour. “I’m so proud of him and I just can’t wait to watch him go about it next year. “He’s an absolute role model for everyone not only in Gippsland, but at Premier Cricket level.”
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The money raised by Wyatt - all $3252.31, to be exact - will fittingly go towards the further development and implementation of the primary school program at Mindfull Aus, ‘Healthier hearts and lighter minds’. “It’s early intervention aimed at kids as young as three to four, right through to 12, to encourage them to love themselves, be themselves, and believe in themselves,” Runnalls explained. “When kids believe in the person they are, and love who they are, they’ll feel comfortable to speak out about the things they experience. We want kids to be able to talk about what they’re going through - to own who they are and to be proud of that person - to not give up in those challenging times. “There’s no one we can’t love once we’ve heard their story. “In terms of what Jordy and Jay (Wells) have done - this is what we need, everyday blokes stepping forward and not hiding in the shadows of stigma. “If we continue to hide it, it’s always so much more difficult to deal with on our own.” For more information about Mindfull, search ‘Mindfull Aus’ on Facebook. Anyone needing help can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Tonk was too good in Gift By Mick Floyd Tiggerlong Tonk showed why he’s regarded as one of the country’s most exciting young sprinters with a comprehensive victory in last Thursday night’s star-studded edition of the Group 3 Easter Gift at the Sandown Park greyhounds. With the race billed as having the best field seen in 2020, Tiggerlong Tonk was stepped cleanly before accelerating brilliantly to lead past the winning post the first time, and from there he was never headed. The son of TAB Melbourne Cup winner Dyna Double One put three lengths on his rivals entering the back straight, and extended that lead to six-and-ahalf lengths in a scorching time of 29.14. “When he jumps like that, that’s the dog he is,” said his beaming trainer Correy Grenfell straight after the big win. “His last four or five starts he’s missed the kick and had to drive hard but tonight he’s gone to the front and shown us what he can do.” Tiggerlong Tonk was the youngest greyhound in the field and, at just 26 months of age, has already won two group races and over $179,000 in prize-money. His early success on the track has already drawn comparisons to that of Grenfell’s 2018/19 ‘Greyhound of the Year’, Orson Allen.
“I think I compared them early days which I probably shouldn’t have, but this boy is going to be something special,” Grenfell said. “If he can show the pace that he has, there’s no reason he can’t follow what Orson did. “To be this young and beat the field he beat he did tonight is outstanding.” Snags McKenzie ran second in the race, holding off TAB Australian Cup winner Fernando’s Riot. Later in the night, 2019 Launching Pad winner Tauwitchere won her third consecutive race, this time over 595 metres in 34.18, while in Race 4 on the card Mister Harlewood continued to impress since stepping up the 715-metre trip, recording the 20th fastest time ever recorded over the distance when winning in 41.535. Last week’s Easter Gift initially shaped as the farewell race for superstar TAB Melbourne Cup winner Whiskey Riot. But after cracking a toenail in preparation for the event, he was scratched from the race and immediately retired to stud. While the injury wasn’t severe, it was enough to prevent Whiskey Riot from taking his place in the race. He officially retired as the ninth-highest prize-money earner in the history of the sport, and has already started his stud career at trainer Anthony Azzopardi’s Rowsley kennels.
Berwick Cricket Club premiership coach Will Carr has joined Casey-South Melbourne. 204550 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Petrie praised Keogh for his selflessness in the decision, and said it would hold the club in good stead moving forward. “BK first muted the idea about stepping down and letting Will take over as head coach in the near future,” he said. “This is a real testament to everything that we as a club and Brian stands for. A club first attitude. “This idea would never have worked without Brian’s club first ethos. “Now that strategy has come into fruition. BK, myself and the committee couldn’t be happier with the announcement and we welcome Will Carr to the Bloods for the next three years.” The club is expected to make more key announcements in the near future.
QUIZ NUMBER 1708 1. HOW many gold medals did Australia win at the Rio Olympics? 2. WHICH Englishman was the first footballer of any code to be knighted? 3. IN what sport did the USA win a record 63 straight games in the Olympics, stretching from 1936 to 1972? 4. IN what class of motor racing was Wayne Gardner crowned world champion in 1987? 5. WHICH US swimmer won five gold medals in Rio? 6. WHICH English cricketer scored a record 197 first class centuries?w 7. WHICH gruelling French sporting event lasts over 20 days? 8. WHICH New Zealand horse stormed home for a sensational victory in the 1983 Melbourne Cup? 9. WHICH Aussie sisters both swam the English Channel in 1991? 10. WHY does Captain Alan Shepherd hold a special place in golf history? 11. WHICH Aussie has scored the most consecutive ducks in Test cricket history? 12. WHICH tennis player ranked in the world’s top five for much of the 1980s never won Wimbledon? 13. WHO was the Aussie tennis star who won both the Wimbledon singles and doubles crowns in 1970? 14. AFTER the reds, which ball has the least points value in snooker? 15. WHICH Aussie boxing champ stowed away on a boat to the United States during World War I? 16. WHICH Aussie swimmer held the world women’s 100 metres freestyle record for over a decade? 17. WHICH Swede won the 1979 Wimbledon title? 18. WHICH Aussie swimmer won silver in the women’s 200 metres butterfly at the 1984 Olympics? 19. WHO rode six English derby winners? 20. WHO has won the James Hardie 1000 the most number of times?
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There’s going to be a new Carr permanently parked at Casey Fields in 2020/21. Casey-South Melbourne has made its first key announcement of the Victorian Premier Cricket off-season, with ex-Victorian quick and Berwick DDCA Turf 1 premiership coach Will Carr signing a three-year deal at the Swans. Carr - who played six First Class matches and one List A game for Victoria in the early 2000s - will take over from current head coach Brian Keogh in a succession plan for the Premier Cricket club in 2021/22, which will see the 43-year-old take over the main role after one year as a senior assistant coach. While juggling his commitments with the Bears in the Dandenong District Cricket Association, Carr also served as a specialist bowling coach for the Swans last season and made a serious impact on the playing group, which will be looking to take another step with some more stability in the coaching staff. Swans president Shaun Petrie said in a club statement that the Swans were delighted to welcome Carr on-board after lengthy discussions with Brian Keogh about the future direction of the club. “One of the first long discussions we had was about a succession plan," he said. "We agreed that stability is one of the most important ingredients in any sporting club’s success. “A succession plan, we agreed was absolutely crucial in our thinking. “When we approached Will for a coaching role for 2019/20, we knew that he had lots of responsibilities, including coaching his former junior club, Berwick CC, to what became a premiership season in the DDCA Turf 1 competition. “This meant that Will’s time at Casey Sth was going to be limited. We understood that and it worked very well, but there was always a bigger picture and longer term strategy.”
ANSWERS: 1. Eight 2. Sir Stanley Matthews 3. Basketball 4. 500cc 5. Michael Phelps 6. Sir Jack Hobbs 7. The tour de France 8. Kiwi 9. Susan and Lindy Maroney 10. He hit the first golf shot on the moon 11. Bob Holland 12. Ivan Lendl 13. John Newcombe 14. Yellow 15. Les Darcy 16. Dawn Fraser 17. Bjorn Borg 18. Karen Phillips 19. Lester Piggott 20. Peter Brock Tiggerlong Tonk with his thrilled trainer, Correy Grenfell. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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