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- Judge Susan Pullen and kill the girl,” referring to Nicholas Gold, the judge said. The court was told the mob left but made threats to the victim that if he reported the incident to police “we’ll kill ya missus and your kids too”. Meanwhile, Judge Pullen said, two police officers, who had sat in a marked car at the front of the property after being assigned to the area, attempted to follow Martinow’s car, a burntorange Holden Commodore sedan, as the men fled the scene but lost sight of it shortly after. Mr Gold was subsequently treated at hospital for bruising, abrasions, haemorrhage to the eye area, swelling and pain. Martinow drove to South Australia, his home state, but was arrested upon his return to Victoria when he visited a bikie mate in jail. Judge Pullen said Martinow, who has three children to different partners, was born in Adelaide and had struggled with high school in terms of concentration and social interaction. After leaving school he worked various labouring jobs but a workplace injury in 2009 left him unable to work for two years. In sentencing, Judge Pullen said while his admission of guilt was “some evidence of remorse ... I must also consider the need to protect member of the community from you and bear in mind the likelihood of your reoffending - that concerns me.”

A chocolate heaven ... This mountain of chocolate is sure to hit the sweet spot. Senior Pastor Kerrigan La-Brooy of Gethsemane Church and Charity said the towering haven - which included a donated range of leftover Easter chocolate - will be up for grabs for free in Cranbourne on Saturday 6 June. Mr La-Brooy said given the lockdown period kids have endured in recent times: “We believe it’s time they received a well-deserved treat subject to parent’s discretion”. Be at Gethsemane Church at 1/8 Smethurst St, Cranbourne, noon to 1pm. Registrations are required: 0404 875 647.

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A man associated with the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang who bashed a man at his Hampton Park home - while another struck him with a tyre iron - has been jailed. Nathan Martinow was sentenced to the County Court of Victoria on 26 May to three years and eight months in jail after pleading to aggravated burglary and intentionally cause injury. In her sentencing remarks, Judge Susan Pullen said Martinow, 42, was among four Finks members who had “barged” through the door and attacked Nicholas Gold while he was at his Hampton Park home with his partner and father about noon on 9 September, 2018 - in retaliation for semi-naked photos posted on Facebook of Tara Egglestone, an associate of bikie henchman Brent ‘BJ’ Reker. In her remarks, Judge Pullen said the orders for the attack came from Reker who, the day before, was recorded saying to Egglestone through a listening device planted in his car by police: “He’s getting sorted, yeah ... he’s gonna get publicly humiliated”. “(He) will never walk again, he’ll be in a wheelchair, he’ll be dead alright?” Reker was heard saying, the court heard. The listening devices were part of Victoria Police Echo Taskforce’s investigation into drug trafficking. Upon entering a bedroom and finding Mr Gold, Judge Pullen said Martinow “pushed and punched” Mr Gold in the mouth. The mob - who were of “big build covered in tattoos” - then demanded Mr Gold say who had created the racy Facebook page. When Mr Gold said he “didn’t know”, the coaccused Corey Wanakore-Moeke smashed Mr Gold in the face with a tyre iron as he lay next to a bed, Judge Pullen said. Judge Pullen said she accepted Martinow wasn’t aware of the tyre iron and that “it had been produced subsequently”. At one point a man told Mr Gold’s father: “Luckily you’re here or otherwise your son would be dead, he’s done some bad things” while another said “let’s blow his knee caps out

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BACK TO SCHOOL IN STAGES KEEPS US TOGETHER Thank you to all of Victoria’s parents and carers for everything you’ve done in the past few weeks, and for all you’re doing to help get our kids back into classrooms. On Tuesday June 9, Grade 3 to Year 10 students return to on-site schooling. We all have a part to play in a safe return to school. By limiting our contact at drop-offs and pick-ups, not gathering in groups at the gates and leaving the school grounds to students, we can start face-to-face learning. It’s up to all of us to make this work.

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The intersection of Frankston-Dandenong Road and Thompsons Road will be closed for five weeks. 209357 eastern suburbs so that drivers can get where they need to go sooner and safer,” Ms Allan said. Works are also continuing on the new road bridge and level crossing removal at Evans Road, which will make it easier and safer for

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Narre Warren after allegedly evading police in a stolen vehicle on Monday night, 1 June. It is alleged an Audi sedan was stolen during an aggravated burglary in Cranbourne on Sunday 31 May. Police say the stolen Audi was seen on Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road just after 10.30pm on Monday 1 June and police attempted to intercept the vehicle when the driver failed to pull over. The vehicle was later followed to an address on Monaro Crescent in Narre Warren where the driver was located at the rear of a house just after 3.30am, police allege. Local police members with the assistance of the Dog Squad and the Public Order Response Team arrested the teen. The Cranbourne male is currently in hospital under police guard. Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and are keen to speak to anyone who may have dash-cam footage. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

the roundabout four months sooner.” Motorists are strongly advised to completely avoid the area and to seek an alternate route. Visit Victoria’s Big Build for the latest traffic disruption information: bigbuild.vic.gov.au

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A relieved father has rejoiced in hugging his young son who had become lost at Lysterfield Park on Saturday 30 May. Narre Warren SES volunteers had been undertaking a training exercise when a passerby raised the alarm about noon. “An old chap on a bicycle came up to us and his phone had died,” SES crew leader Marcus Denning said. “He said that he had met a gentleman on the track who lost his nine-year-old.” At this stage the child had missing for about 40 minutes. Mr Denning said he radioed for emergency assistance with police arriving on scene within five minutes. Luckily a member of the public found the child within 15 minutes and brought him back to the main carpark. Mr Denning said said the boy was hungry so “we gave him biscuits and he ate half the

packet.” Meanwhile, SES volunteers drove along the tracks and found the boy’s distressed father with his young daughter who had up until the ordeal been enjoying a family bike ride. Volunteers put the bicycles in the back before driving the pair back to the carpark where the family was reunited. Mr Denning said it wasn’t known exactly how the boy had become lost but praised the efforts of the passers-by and police who responded quickly. “One of the good things about rescue type jobs is that agencies get there within such a short amount of time, it’s amazing.” Mr Denning said it wasn’t uncommon for missing persons jobs to come up at Lysterfield Park including people who met with trouble in boats. “It’s a place we try to at least make sure members are up to date with the access points so we don’t get confused,” he said.

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IN BRIEF Firefighters were called to a shed fire in Pearcedale South on Sunday 31 May. Crews arrived to find the shed on Pearcedale Road completely engulfed in flames after residents raised the alarm just before 12.10 noon. Firefighter brought the blaze under control just before 12.30 noon and remained on scene until 1.24pm. Paramedics also attended where one person was assessed but was not transported to hospital. It is not known what caused the fire at this stage. Crews from Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Pearcedale, Somerville and a Casey Group Vehicle responded to the incident. Police and a power company were also on scene. CFA also issued a safety alert message warning residents of smoke in the area at the time.

drivers travelling between Thompsons Road and Hallam Road. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said: “I know a lot of people in our community are going to be frustrated with losing access to the intersection for five weeks, but it means we will remove

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The intersection of Frankston-Dandenong Road and Thompsons Road will be closed for five weeks as the State Government removes the roundabout four months ahead of schedule. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan made the announcement on Monday 1 June, saying the closure, effective from 5 June, would save residents and road users from ongoing delays and detours and ease congestion even faster than planned. Taking advantage of the current lower traffic volumes, the intersection will be closed for five weeks to allow the project team to work around the clock to remove the roundabout without disruption or the danger of live traffic. It was also been timed to start just as major construction finishes on the nearby Hallam Road Upgrade, with Hallam Road duplicated and traffic lights installed at the South Gippsland Highway intersection. More than 58,000 vehicles travel through the Frankston-Dandenong Road and Thompsons Road intersection every day, making it an extremely busy freight and transport link in Melbourne’s booming south east. The existing roundabout at FrankstonDandenong Road will be replaced with traffic lights to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and support the predicted growth in the surrounding suburbs. Once complete, there will be three lanes travelling through the intersection and two right-turn lanes at every approach, providing a more reliable and smoother journey. Dedicated slip lanes are also being built at each approach to the intersection to reduce the queuing effect of left-turning vehicles on through traffic. “This upgrade is another way we’re easing congestion in Melbourne’s booming south-

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MP Gary Maas, Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney and Luke Donnellan MP at Chisholm (photo taken prior to Covid-19).

Free TAFE a sure success New data reveals that students have flocked to Chisholm Institute to start their training since the State Government’s Free TAFE program began. There has been a 196 per cent increase in commencements at Chisholm Institute compared with the same courses at the end of 2018. In 2019 at Chisholm Institute, Free TAFE commencements doubled for unemployed Victorians along with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those with a disability. The number of women studying in Free TAFE courses increased by 264 per cent. The most popular Free TAFE courses in 2019 at the Chisholm Institute were Certificate IV in Building and Construction, Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, and Certificate III in Individual Support. Almost 40,000 students commenced Free TAFE training across the state, making an 88 per cent increase in commencements compared with the same courses at the end of 2018. The Free TAFE program is playing an important role in providing a pipeline of essential healthcare workers, such as nurses, during the coronavirus crisis and it is anticipated that the program will help to re-train those facing unemployment and underemployment as we move into the recovery phase. State-wide, more than 25,000 students took up courses to bolster the NDIS, family violence and infrastructure workforces. “As we respond and recover from the coronavirus crisis here in Narre Warren South, Free TAFE at Chisholm will provide the next wave of essential workers for our local industry,” said Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas. “It’s fantastic to see so many more people undertaking tertiary education. It shows that once barriers are reduced people are very enthusiastic about learning new skills and upgrading their qualifications. These personal achievements ultimately benefit us all with high quality workers, greater productivity and a stronger economy.”

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Project drawn-out I am a semi-retired man who hates people wasting money especially hard working taxpayer’s money. I live in Cranbourne North which l travel to Dandenong to see people, shop at the market etc ... in a long story cut short travelling through the Vic Roads Hallam Road intersection project I get so angry watching workers standing around, talking between themselves, standing in groups looking at their phones etc. This project has been going for nearly two years and will not be finished for another eight months the cost for this road project would be tens of millions of dollars. What is eating me is a private company can build roads, install traffic lights, and build a major shopping centre in one year. (Evans Road new shopping centre project Woolworths) The Government Hallam Road project is a perfect example on a total waste of tax payer’s money, compared to the Evans Road project which is a credit to the company building it. Rod Teal, Cranbourne North.

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On 27 May the Berwick Star News Facebook page shared a story of the challenge Berwick Lodge Primary School multimedia learning specialist Rob Kelly faced when moving the school curriculum online in preparation for remote learning. Here is how readers reacted online: Cheryle Craig: Along with so many others in the community, teachers showed their flexibility and ability to alter their “normal” to continue to provide for their students in such unprecedented circumstances. Well done and thanks for the article. Colleen Moffatt: Such a great teacher! Colleen Moffatt: We are lucky to have you. Andrea Chalmers: Great article Rob, thanks. Teachers everywhere are doing a great job. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au


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Pet play turns to terror By Jessica Anstice There are fears dogs are being poisoned in a popular Berwick park after many pets have fallen violently ill and the death of one muchloved Labrador. Devastated dog owner, Tracy Wilkinson, made the heartbreaking decision to euthanise their beloved pet, Zac, after a suspected case of dog baiting, at or near Akoonah Park in Berwick. However vets have not yet confirmed whether the death is definitely linked to dog baiting. Within about four hours after walking through the park, the 14-year-old white Lab became extremely unwell - he was lethargic, disorientated, agitated, lost his appetite and began to vomit. “The vet put it down to the cancer he had but a blood test showed his liver toxicity was three times the acceptable rate,” Ms Wilkinson said. “Our vet said it indicated that he had eaten something toxic rather than his cancer. “We are missing him terribly - he was such a gentle dog and had fought and survived so many battles. He should never have died because of someone else’s cruelty, especially at Akoonah Park. He got up everyday for his walk there.” A number of other dogs have had their stomachs pumped after eating what most suspect is marijuana in human faeces. Berwick resident, Stephanie Elaine, rushed her two-year-old Groodle, Evie, to Casey Pet Emergency after noticing the dog was very weak on her feet following a walk through Akoonah Park on Sunday 31 May. “She was swaying, had virtually collapsed and was drooling by the time I got her to the emergency vets,” Ms Elaine said. “They kept her in overnight, did tests and

Just a few months ago, Em Galea Bau’s sevenmonth-old Boxer, Archie, experienced similar symptoms after running around Akoonah Park.

Play also turned to terror for Jodie Cunliffe’s one-and-a-half-year-old Kelpie Billy at Akoonah Park on Tuesday 2 June.

gave her charcoal to induce vomiting. She was put on a drip straight away as they seemed to know what was going on because they had had several dogs with the same symptoms. “The vets called it early. Tests of toxicity came back positive for cannabis and together with faecal matter that they pumped out of her stomach, they said it would have been a deliberate act.” Ms Elaine claims her furry friend is lucky to be alive after hearing it may have been an intentional attack. “I’m very angry and sad as she could have lost her life as another dog has,” she said. “Evie is doing ok, she’s still sluggish and tired but she is going to be ok.” Play also turned to terror for Jodie Cunliffe’s one-and-a-half-year-old Kelpie Billy at Akoonah Park on Tuesday 2 June. Billy was rushed to the vet after she had been vomiting all day, unable to even keep water down. “We still don’t know what’s wrong with him but it’s possible it’s the bait from Akoonah

Park,” Ms Cunliffe said. “He is still not well and he will continue to monitor him. He may need to go back to the vet. “He has been having tremors - it looks like he is dreaming but he’s awake.” Just a few months ago, Em Galea Bau’s seven-month-old Boxer, Archie, experienced similar symptoms after running around Akoonah Park. “I have just connected that it’s happened to a few dogs at the time it happened to ours,” the Narre Warren resident said. “I didn’t think anything of it but now we are hearing more cases and it’s making sense. “Now I know others are going through it too - it has made me think about where it’s come from.” Young Archie was left vomiting while not being able to walk on his back legs. “We took him to the vet and he stayed for a couple of days. They said after tests that he had eaten something toxic but couldn’t pin point what it was,” she recalled.

Berwick resident, Stephanie Elaine, rushed her two-year-old Groodle, Evie, to Casey Pet Emergency after noticing the dog was very weak on her feet following a walk through Akoonah Park on Sunday 31 May. “It’s sad we have to go through this and that people can be so cruel. “But at least if people are aware and vets are aware, they can treat it straight away as there have been many cases.”? While there was no evidence to suggest the potential bait was placed maliciously, it has certainly caused a stir within the local community. On a post published by Akoonah Park to social media, many dog-owners stated that it is also happening in other parks around the City of Casey, including Holm Park. Dog owners who frequent Akoonah Park and surrounding parks are being urged to stay vigilant. City of Casey has been contacted for comment.

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CommunityNews Council removes kindergarten registration fee Registering for kindergarten has never been easier following the City of Casey’s decision to make kindergarten registration FREE for all families. As part of the changes to support the community during COVID-19, Council has removed the kindergarten registration fee permanently. It is never too early to register your child for kindergarten. To ind out more, please visit the City of Casey website or phone the Kindergarten Enrolment and Planning team on 9705 5200. Dog lovers in Casey will be thrilled to see a new off-leash dog park in Casey Fields from next year.

Pawfect dog park for pooches coming to Casey Dog lovers in Casey will be excited to learn that Casey Fields will be the next venue for an off-leash dog park.

engage and interest dogs, and provide shade for visitors.

Council has advocated for this much needed project, and last month the State Government announced that it would fund $275,000 towards the park, with construction to begin in October this year.

The City of Casey would like to acknowledge this signiicant contribution by the State Government, with 24 new parks announced across Victoria, being delivered through the irst round of the local parks component of the $154 million Suburban Parks Program.

The park will provide a purpose built, open-space environment for dogs and their owners to exercise, in an area where residential blocks are small. It will include a fenced area with grass, crushed rock, trees, shrubs, rocks and mounding areas, which

Users will also have access to drinking water, waste bag dispensers and appropriate shelter and seating.

To ind out more about this project, as well as other projects that Council is advocating for, join the conversation at conversations.casey.vic.gov.au

How can we help empower women in Casey to become sports and fitness leaders? We are seeking feedback on how we can help empower women in Casey, to become leaders and providers of itness and sports activities within the community. Share your thoughts and ideas on what you think will enable more women to deliver physical activities in Casey. Your feedback will help shape women’s opportunities within our community. To further support our research, we are also working with the Centre for Multicultural Youth and Southern Migration and Refugee Centre, to help us understand the requirements, barriers and motivations for women to become leaders within the sports and itness sector. To ill out the survey visit the Casey Conversations website and search ‘Enabling women to become physical activity instructors.’

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Resources supporting our community During the COVID-19 pandemic These are unprecedented times for everyone in the Casey community. It’s essential that every community member is informed and empowered to reach out for the help that they need, to support them and their families. There are many who were already struggling and are now facing greater challenges and in need of extra support. Many others have suddenly found themselves facing new challenges and may not know where to turn. Whatever your situation, there are resources available to support you during this dificult time. Please call service providers to conirm what’s available to you. Please call the Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus hotline for any concerns and information relating to coronavirus disease on 1800 675 398. For any emergencies, please call 000.

Your local community information and support services (03) 9705 6699 (03) 5996 3333 (03) 9700 4944

Casey North Information and Support Service: Cranbourne Information and Support Service: The Andrew’s Centre:

Family violence support 1800 Respect: Safe Steps: Intouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence Service: Djirra: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Service: With Respect: LGBTIQ+ Service:

1800 737 732 1800 015 188 1800 755 988 1800 105 303 1800 542 847

Mental health and crisis support Lifeline: Kids Helpline: Suicide Call Back Service: Beyond Blue: Alfred Carers Emergency Respite: Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA):

13 11 14 1800 551 800 1300 659 467 1300 224 636 1800 052 222 1300 726 306

Housing and homelessness support services (03) 9791 6111

WAYSS Housing Support:

Refugees and persons seeking asylum (03) 8327 7370 (03) 9767 1900

Red Cross Dandenong Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre:

If you need support or information, but don’t see it here, please call Council on 9705 5200 and our Customer Service Oficers will talk it through with you and connect you to the most appropriate supports. To access support in managing the impact of COVID-19 on your business, please call the Casey Business Helpline on 9705 5200. For more information, please visit our council website www.casey.vic.gov.au/community-resources-during-coronavirus-pandemic. If you need an interpreter, please call TIS 131 450 irst, and ask them to call 9705 5200.

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Death probe By Brendan Rees Victoria’s police chief say officers have begun an “intensive” investigation into the death of renowned greyhound trainer Keren Leek who died in a “very violent crime”. Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton said since the discovery of Ms Leek’s body at her Devon Meadows home on Tuesday morning 26 May, investigators had been interviewing people - but no arrest had been made at this stage. Homicide squad detectives are trying to determined what led to her final moments - as the “exact circumstances are still to be determined”. Emergency services were called to a property on Cross Road about 10am where they found the body of the 69-year-old. Mr Ashton said Ms Leek’s home was a “big property” which had been treated as a crime scene. “Certainly it’s a terrible crime and a very violent crime,” he told 3AW. “She was someone well-known in the greyhound industry ... it’s certainly sent shockwaves through that Devon Meadows area,” he said. Mr Ashton reassured the public that it was “huge priority” for investigators. Investigators have made an appeal for anyone who may have seen any activity at the property over the past few days to come forward. “They would also like to hear from anyone who drove past the address or through the area and has dash-cam footage,” a Victoria police spokeswoman said. Those close to to Ms Leek described her as well-respected, highly successful and dedicated member of the greyhound industry - with the Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association saying it was “deeply saddened” by the news. Friend Donna Sadler of Jamuna Equine in Nar Nar Goon described Ms Leek as “a really lovely person”.

Respected greyhound trainer Karen Leek was found dead in her Devon Meadows home. Picture: CONTRIBUTED Ms Sadler said Ms Leek was a great mentor when she started training greyhounds about 12 years ago. “If I needed advice or anything like that she always here. It wasn’t never too much trouble for her to give you a hand,” she said. “I can’t say a bad word about Karen at all.” Ms Sadler said the news of Ms Leek’s death came as a shock and “certainly didn’t expect that something had happened to her.” “She only just messaged me last week about the dogs because I’ve got French bulldogs ... it was just a quick message in passing about the puppies that I had.” Mick Floyd, racing and media manager at Sandown Park said Ms Leek was a “popular figure” and “had a real passion” for greyhound racing. “I never heard a bad word about her. She was always up for a chat; she was always quite friendly and pleasant,” he said.

Enrol Preps now for 2021 The Casey South Network provides a coordinated approach to the transition of children to school. Schools work collaboratively to ensure a positive, productive and enjoyable start to school life and to support families through the process. Network schools include: Barton PS, Casey Fields PS, Clyde PS, Botanic Ridge PS, Courtenay Gardens PS, Cranbourne Carlisle PS Cranbourne East PS, Cranbourne Park PS, Cranbourne PS, Cranbourne South PS, Cranbourne West PS, Devon Meadows PS, Lynbrook PS Lyndhurst PS, Marnebek School, Rangebank PS and Wilandra Rise PS. To start primary school, your child needs to turn five years of age by 30 April, 2021. You will be able to enrol your child in your designated neighbourhood government school as shown on findmyschool.vic.gov.au and this is strongly encouraged. Your permanent residential address will determine your neighbourhood school. All schools in the Casey South Network are quality schools. The Casey South Network acknowledges the importance of the pre-school year so tran-

sition to school programs will not commence until term 3. This to give children the greatest possible opportunity to: consolidate their pre-school year develop self confidence refine skills accept change learn how to get along mature in their attitude to learning In 2020, due to Covid-19 restrictions, schools will not be running face-to-face or onsite tours. They may provide videos or other alternatives. Contact individual schools to get details. Please note: You may only enrol your child in one school. To ensure the best opportunity to obtain enrolment in your neighbourhood school, the enrolment process should be completed by the end of August. For further information, please contact your child’s pre-school provider, local primary school or consult the Victorian Government Schools website.

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Casey South Network of Government Schools: Prep Enrolments 2021 “Getting the best from our communities”

Barton Primary School 8766 4000

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Casey Fields Primary School 5992 9000

Clyde Primary School 5998 5293

Courtenay Gardens Primary School 5995 7139

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Lynbrook Primary School 8787 5390

Rangebank Primary School 5996 8900

Wilandra Rise Primary School 5924 2500

Enrolments for Prep 2021 are now open for the Casey South network of government schools.

The enrolment period is: 25th May to st 31 August, 2020

Your local Principals invite you to make contact with your neighbourhood school to discuss enrolment. s Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School 5991 3600

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Casey South schools collaborate to create the finest transition experience for your child to ensure their future success in their primary education. Contact your local school for:

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Trainer will be missed By Brendan Rees Homicide detectives are piecing together the circumstances around a well-known greyhound trainer who was found dead in her Devon Meadows home. Emergency services were called to a property on Cross Road about 10am on Tuesday 26 May where they found the body of 69-year-old Karen Leek. A crime scene has been established as police confirmed they were treating Ms Leek’s death as “suspicious”. Homicide squad detectives are trying to determined what led to her final moments - as the “exact circumstances are still to be determined,” Victoria Police spokeswoman Natalie Webster said. “Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen any activity at the property over the past few days to come forward,” she said. “They would also like to hear from anyone who drove past the address or through the area and has dash-cam footage.” Tributes have flowed online while flowers have also been laid outside Ms Leek’s sprawling rural home since the news broke of her tragic death. To gain access to Ms Leek’s property a pin code is required. One friend described Ms Leek on social media as a “wonderful person” and “so generous”. “Tragic news,” the post read. “Such a great loss to the greyhound fraternity. Condolences to her family. “She will be greatly missed.” The Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association said it was “deeply saddened” by the news, describing Ms Leek as a “greatly respected and successful trainer”. The association said she “provided support and guidance to many others making their way in greyhound racing.”? “Karen loved her dogs, was a selfless friend and mentor to many and will be greatly missed by her many friends and colleagues.” In a statement on its website, Greyhound Racing Victoria said Ms Leek the industry had been “devastated” to learn of Ms Leek’s sudden death. “Karen was one of the most respected people in greyhound racing, recognised for her success as a breeder, rearer and trainer,” the statement read. “Karen had an outstanding reputation as a commercial rearer, having raised many champions including Bewildering, Brokenwood, Extreme Magic, Godsend, Moreira and Nolen.” The statement also said Ms Leek was a “major contributor” to greyhound racing administration, including volunteering her time on various panels for the betterment of the sport. According to The Greyhound Recorder’s website, Ms Leek “meant so much to so many” and left “an indelible mark on the greyhound racing industry Australia wide.” Ms Leek grew up in Warrandyte where her family owned the general store, and was intro-

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Greyhounds at the property. duced to greyhound racing at just 13 years of age. “Throughout her hugely successful career, pioneering the female training ranks, Leek’s Devon Meadows property has been the breeding ground for some of the superstar’s of Australian greyhound racing, including Bewildering, Moreira and Nolen just to name a few,” The Greyhound Recorder stated. In 2010, Karen landed her first group race victory with Din’s Son in the Shepparton Cup,

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A floral tribute is laid outside the home. 209214 12 months after finishing runner-up in the event with her prolific winning chaser. “Her desire to help and educate young aspiring participants another of her glowing attributes, always one to volunteer her time for the betterment of the sport,” the Greyhound Recorder stated. Neighbour Rita Menheere said although she had not known Ms Leek personally, the news of her death came as a shock - as she described the area as “extremely quiet”.

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“It’s just generally really nice quiet familyorientated area,” she said. “This is lifestyle living ... it’s not the mean streets of the inner suburbs,” she added, referring to the many Devon Meadows residents who had hobby farms. “It’s a such a beautiful area ... we don’t have things like this happen.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Acquatic centres’ revamp While the doors to Casey RACE and Casey ARC have been temporarily closed due to the pandemic, there has been some hard work happening behind the scenes. At Casey RACE, a new balustrade and stairs leading to the slide tower have been installed, with resurfacing being completed on both the stairs and balcony. The one large fan in the pool hall has been replaced with 16 new fans, to allow more fresh air to circulate throughout the hall and create significant energy savings for the facility. The main pool and office areas will also get a makeover with painting works giving the area fresh new vibes. At Casey ARC, major toilet and change room refurbishments have already been completed with new ‘no touch’ showers installed. A fresh layer of paint has revamped the main pool hall and office areas, and three new sand filters have been installed in the warm water pool. There are still more works to come and council are scheduling them now, while there are still restrictions in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement , Casey Council said: “Unfortunately, to enable us to complete this next round of works means that the Casey RACE pools won’t be reopening on 1 June, as per the change to restrictions announced by the Victorian Government.” “Undertaking the works now means that when restrictions ease further this year, we will be able to open our whole facility to the community to enjoy again, just in time for the warmer weather. “We are currently considering tender responses to undertake retiling works in the warm water pool, leisure pool and the spa, steam and sauna areas at Casey RACE.” The retiling works are expected to take between 12-16 weeks to complete and will be

Casey RACE has undergone a makeover during the lockdown. starting in the coming weeks. During this time, council encourages members to access the aquatic facilities at Casey ARC. The Casey Arc 50m pool will be reopening from Monday 15 June for lap swimming and

water-based rehabilitation only. A booking system will be available for 1-hour slots (45 minutes swimming and 15 minutes to change and exit). The centre will have reduced opening hours: Monday to Friday: 6am - 10am and 5pm -

8pm? Weekends: 8am - 12pm Council apologises to the community for any inconvenience caused by this temporary closure of our aquatic facilities and look forward to welcoming back everyone soon to our new and improved facilities.

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When the 1.5m tall peculiar sculpture arrived at Gregory Matthews’ home in Cranbourne North it reminded him of a wombat. “It’s nothing like what I thought it was going to be,” the Aboriginal artist said. Mr Matthews, a descendant of Tasmania’s Manegin People, will join 99 others to help mark 150 years of the Royal Children’s Hospital. The UooUoo sculptures (pronounced ‘you you’), have become a canvas for creativity among the artists and once complete they will find a home in laneways, streets, parks and public spaces, forming walking trails throughout Melbourne and Geelong. Mr Matthews, whose work has sold internationally, is adding the final touches to his piece at his home studio which he said will take six weeks in total to complete. He said his design named ‘Wombat Dreaming’, was inspired by the shape of the UooUoo, which reminded him of a wombat, and his wonderful childhood memories in Tasmania. “I’m really getting into it now,” he said. “I’ve done all the details all way round the UooUoo,” he said, after undertaking the painstaking task of using acrylic paint to apply thousands of dots on the sculpture by utilising wooden sticks of different diameters.

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Woolies at Cranbourne West The Mexican House has reopened for in-house dining.

Staff at Berwick’s The Mexican House said “Hola Amigos” to customers on Monday 1 June when the popular restaurant reopened for inhouse dining. Owner Ben D’Abaco said staff were thrilled to welcome patrons back through the doors after weeks of being restricted to takeaway. To reassure customers that it was safe to return, Ben posted a video on The Mexican House website explaining the new social distancing and health regulations now in place at the popular restaurant.

“We have our tables placed out beautifully and hand sanitising stations inside and out,” he explained. “We have thermometers available if any customers want to do temperature checks. “We are trying to keep everything as best we can for customers’ safety and the safety of our staff, who are also being temperature checked.” Patrons can dine indoors or outdoors Monday to Sunday at either of two sittings: 5pm to 7pm or 7.15pm to 9pm. “We have the same great menu and our weekly specials are back,” said Ben. “I want to thank everyone for their support. Our customers have been amazing.” Berwick Mexican House, which is fully licenced is at 11 Clyde Road. Book on 9707 2499.

Cranbourne West locals will have access to a fresh new Woolworths this month, as the new store opens its doors to shoppers on Friday 12 June in Cranbourne West shopping centre, on the corner of hall and Evans Roads. Woolworths Cranbourne West Store Manager, Sam Beaver said: “We’re pleased to be able to offer a convenient new store at Cranbourne West Shopping Centre for our local customers that makes grocery shopping easy and more convenient. “With all students all returning back to school, it is the perfect time to provide local families with this new and exciting supermarket offering,” Mr Beaver said. “Being part of the local landscape is very important to us, creating more than 50 new jobs for the area. We are also looking forward to supporting a number of community groups in the area, once the Covid restrictions are lifted.” Among the key features at Woolworths Cranbourne West, customers can expect a full production bakery, and an in-store meat specialist to help decide on cuts of meats and how to prepare, cook and serve to ensure a fresh and

delicious meal. The bakery will feature artisan bread loaves and a new range of premium stone-baked breads and made to order cakes for any special occasion. For those shoppers who choose to shop online and pick up their orders in-store, Woolworths will have a dedicated Pick Up zone with designated parking bays for store-to-boot convenience. “To take the stress out of shopping, our new pick up service means you can shop online and have your groceries delivered to your car in our dedicated parking bays at a time that suits you,” Mr Beaver said. The new Woolworths store opens at 9am on Friday 12 June. It will trade from 6am to 10pm daily and is located in the new Cranbourne West Shopping Centre, corner of Hall and Evans Roads, Cranbourne West. To celebrate the opening we have 5 x $100 Woolworths supermarket gift cards to give away to readers. We are giving away $100 per day starting from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June To enter simply go to starcommunity.com. au/competitions/

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All good for the garden By Brendan Rees From humble beginnings 30 years ago, Lyndpark Garden Supplies in Hampton Park has bloomed into a family-run business. Whether it’s garden sheds, pavers, pots, mulch, sand, soil, pebbles, water tanks, retaining walls, natural stone, crushed rock and toppings or even a homeware item, there is plenty of inspiration for one’s next backyard project or decorating a home. The business, which is run by Terry Borschman and his wife Susan, along with their children Mark, 32, and Kathleen, 30, has remained open throughout the pandemic with a number of buyers “calling continuously” to order products as people stay at home. The business has also kept busy supplying a bulk of their products to landscapers and gardeners - as it is a leading distributor of Adbri Masonry, Steel Chief Industries and Boral Cement. Mr Borschman said one of their more popular items was factory clearance garden sheds from Steel Chief Industries - which were sold at cheaper prices on site. “We’ve basically got hundreds to choose from,” he said, which also included pavers. “We’ve almost run out of space - our wide selection range has plenty of bargains to offer!” The family say their business was briefly “knocked around” when their main entrance was changed from Hallam Road to the Suez Resource Recovery Precinct driveway in January due to the Hallam Road Upgrade project - but have been most satisfied with the con-

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consisting of three dairy farms when he and his wife purchased the site of their business four decades ago which was originally a fiveand-half-acre old farm property. The business has been one of the lucky few to have weathered the coronavirus storm with no impact to staff numbers or their hours, however, with social distancing rules still in place, customers are limited in numbers when entering the hardware and homeware shops.

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Superload slow and steady By Mitchell Clarke A 100 metre long superload, weighing in at a whopping 640 tonnes, travelled through the South East as part of its journey to Loy Yang. Its entire load measure is longer than two Olympic sizes swimming pools and weighs as much as 130 elephants. To facilitate such a big move, four prime movers were required, along with a team of specialist engineers. Traffic management officers and load escorts travelled with the convoy for the entire journey to ensure roads remained safe. Officers helped to manoeuvre the sixmetre-wide vehicle safely around corners by temporarily removing signage and lights and placing steel supports over existing drainage. The complex operation to move the large electrical component was conducted in stages across three nights, beginning its journey at 9pm on Monday 1 June from the Webb Dock in Port Melbourne. The mammoth piece of machinery travelled via a number of metropolitan roads before being stored at a secret location in Dande-

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nong South overnight. The superload left Dandenong South on Tuesday night, 2 June, for the most onerous part of the journey, travelling throughout the South East. It passed Hallam and Narre Warren before reaching Officer, Pakenham and Nar Nar Goon shortly before 1am. Despite VicRoads warning of no viewing opportunities, keen spectators sat out in freez-

ing conditions at various locations to witness the fascinating piece of machinery. Rebecca Taylor viewed the convoy from an overpass in Pakenham. She said watching it in person took her breath away. “It’s an amazing thing to see, a true feat of engineering,” Ms Taylor explained. “Having witnessed the first hand amount of work involved, the number of escort vehicles and the work happening out in front of

the load to manage traffic, it’s incredible that it didn’t have more of an impact on the roads. “It all just looked so seamless.” The superload was docked at the Yarragon Weighbridge Station on Wednesday 3 June after a nine-hour journey, travelling at a top speed of 20 kilometres per hour. On Wednesday night, the convoy left Yarragon for the final leg of the journey towards Loy Yang B in Traralgon.

Online service is matching volunteers to those in need Casey Council’s online Volunteer Matcher portal has been helping not-for-profit and community organisations across Casey find volunteers throughout this much needed time. The website is a one-stop portal for volunteering in Casey, where not-for-profit organisations can advertise volunteer opportunities. Residents can also view all of the opportunities available. With over 4000 community members registered to volunteer, Council encourages not-for-profits in Casey to sign up and share volunteer opportunities, as the community continues to overcome challenges brought on by Covid-19 and supporting community members in need. Council is also encouraging community members to jump online and check out the opportunities available. With nearly 300 notfor-profit organisations registered on the website, many volunteer opportunities can still go ahead with the assistance of personal protective equipment and technology such as online

Not-for-profit organisation in Casey looking for volunteers are encouraged to use the Volunteer Matcher portal. forums or tutoring, to ensure all volunteers’ safety. Volunteers can search for opportunities by

category, location and date posted. Once an ideal opportunity is found, sign up or log in to apply. Details for the organisation will then be

emailed so people can contact the organisation directly to find out more or register your interest. Just recently, not-for-profit organisations in Casey providing emergency food relief utilised the platform to successfully recruit over 30 volunteers. These volunteers helped pack and deliver food, care packs and meals for vulnerable community members. Pastor Keith Verhaak from Transit Soup Kitchen used Volunteer Matcher to help adjust to the restrictions put in place by Covid-19. “We suddenly had to move from a self-select model to making home deliveries for community members. Volunteer Matcher quickly provided us with nearly a dozen drivers to make this happen. They have come week-after-week and have done an awesome job.” “We have been able to deliver almost 500 bags of groceries, fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat and bread to desperate families each week”. For more information visit: https://www. volunteermatcher.com.au/

Smiles tell the story as Berwick’s favourite park re-opens The cold may have set in but that hasn’t deterred nature lovers from venturing to Wilson Botanic Park which reopened on Thursday 21 May following the easing of restrictions. The gardens were sorely missed during the Covid-19 closures, but the downtime was put to good use with work continuing behind the scenes to make sure that the park’s future is looking very rosy indeed. In more exciting news for the park, work is nearing completion for a cafe located on the grounds. The cafe started life as a humble shipping container but has been transformed with external spotted gum cladding and deck, two serving windows, and a stainless-steel fit-out inside. Wilson Botanic Park coordinator, Cathy Rees, said the cafe has been the missing piece visitors have been asking for. “The cafe will provide visitors with a social hub, a place to purchase food and beverages, meet friends and become a destination of choice for residents and the broader community,” she said. “It will also provide added amenity to the park and encourage visitors to stay longer, without having to go elsewhere for a bite to eat or enjoy refreshments. We look forward to opening the cafe soon!” Casey Council Wilson Botanic Park Berwick Master Plan has also thanked those who contributed their thoughts, ideas and aspirations to a recent Wilson Botanic Park Berwick masterplan community survey. The feedback is now undergoing evaluation and review and will be used to prepare a draft masterplan for Wilson Botanic Park. Once the draft masterplan has been precranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

Berwick residents Alan, John, Peter and Ian enjoy a social distancing stroll around Wilson Botanic Park. 209388 sented, we will share it with the community, and residents will have the opportunity to provide any final thoughts. In the meantime, visitors at the park are asked to follow social distancing guidelines to curb the spread of coronavirus including: Remain in small groups (no more than 10 people) Bring hand sanitiser and wipes Maintain 1.5m distance between yourself and other people Playgrounds are open Drinking fountains, barbeques and the visitor centre remain closed to the public

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New dentist for Casey If you didn’t have something to smile about today, you do now. Pacific Smiles Dental is now open at Casey Central, which means having a healthy, happy smile has never been more convenient. Making your life easier (and your teeth healthier) is the priority of the Pacific Smiles Dental team, so this latest addition to a network of dental centres is open 7 days a week, with late and emergency appointments available, ensuring you’ll always have the support you need with experienced dentists on call. The practice’s team of dentists are Dr Bagya Manikandan, Dr Rupen Patel, Dr Ravi Buchireddy, Dr Neha Murudkar, Dr Nishma Shah and Dr Harsha Reddy. Pacific Smiles Dental remains committed to caring for the health and well-being of patients in the local community. When you visit Pacific Smiles Dental, you can have peace of mind knowing that significant health precautions are being taken. Staff have introduced additional cleaning and hygiene protocols to ensure patient safety during this time. Expect all of the excellent value, caring service and professional expertise that’s synonymous with the Pacific Smiles Dental

Pacific Smiles Dental is now open at Casey Central. brand along with a wide range of services including for children, general check-ups, cosmetic dentistry and more.

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Glad to be back at school By Danielle Kutchel There were ear to ear grins on faces young and old as students streamed back through the school gates this week at Marnebek School. The school grounds, which have been virtually empty since late in term one, were filled once more with kids and teachers happy to see each other again. The consensus, according to assistant principal Chris Murray, was that it was a “fantastic” day and everyone was glad to be back. “All students were very keen to get back to school with the majority of students attending,” he said. “There was a distinct buzz around the school from both teachers and students excited to return to their classrooms.” Measures have been put in place to allow for extra cleaning, handwashing and social distancing to keep students, staff and their families safe. All five of the school’s entry and exit points have been opened up for use and each class has been allocated a gate. “By opening more access points, we have managed to reduce the number of students moving through one area and created a more streamlined system,” Mr Murray explained. “We have also set out barriers and 1.5m markers to assist parents with social distancing when picking up their child.” Similarly, extra play spaces have been opened up for students to use at recess and lunch, and the school has created more indoors programs to minimise contact between students at those busy times. “By doing this we have managed to keep the consistency our students need, minimise the spread of germs, whilst keeping the high-level engaging programs our students deserve,” Mr Murray said.

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Smashing out treats BY TANIA PHILLIPS As restrictions are easing, Aussies can celebrate the return of the Hass Avocado, now back in season, with picnic guacs and Mexican feasts. Known for their pebbly skin that changes to a purple colour as they ripen, Hass avocados have a creamy texture that’s

perfect for smashing, making them great for smashed avo, guacamole and in desserts and smoothies. Check out the Australian Avocadoes recipe for Guac on their website or may try this delicious Mexican Corn and Avocado Toast http://australianavocados.com.au/ recipes/guacamole-trio/.

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MEXICAN CORN & AVOCADO TOAST Serves: 2 Prep: 5 minutes Cooking: 10 minutes Ingredients • 2 slices sourdough, or your favourite bread, toasted • 1/2 large ripe avocado • juice from 1/2 lime • 2 cobs of corn, husks removed • 1 tsp olive oil • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or chilli powder • 2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese, optional • salt & pepper • fresh coriander leaves & lime wedges, to serve Method 1. Place corn into a pot of boiling water, cook for 1 minute. Remove, drain on a kitchen towel, and brush cobs with olive oil. Preheat barbeque of heavybased skillet to high. Add corn and cook, turning regularly, until lightly charred. 2. Slice corn of of cob with a sharp knife, sprinkle with paprika. 3. Smash avocado in a small bowl. Stir through lime juice and season with salt and pepper. 4. Spread toast with avocado. Top with

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It’s no secret that a well-designed home is a happy home and with most of spending more time inside than out it is no surprise that this winter will see an emphasis on the home as a nurturing retreat. he home is now a place to warm the soul and lit the spirits, with cocooning colours, luxurious details and comforting curves with paint company Dulux releasing the Indulge palette - one of four trend palettes identiied in the 2020 Dulux Colour Forecast ‘Essence’ - to cover this trend. “he Indulge palette is warm and sophisticated, the ideal colour cure for those gloomy winter months,” says Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux Colour and Communications Manager. “Deep burgundy, sot violet and accents of coral and mustard feel opulent and exciting, with hints of art deco and ’70s disco adding a touch of nostalgia. “he key is to choose a hero colour and display it in diferent shades across your walls and sot furnishings, with one or two contrasting accents to provide that element of surprise. Curved furniture and pared-back styling keep the look fresh and modern. To show how easy it is to rejuvenate a home for winter with colour, stylist Bree Leech made over a home oice in a heritage home using

the Dulux Indulge palette. “he room has great bones - high ceilings, ornate cornicing, natural light and a beautiful ireplace in the home oice,” Leech said. “But the steely grey on the home oice walls and the white behind the study nook felt cold and uninviting. Colour has such a huge impact on the mood of a room, and I wanted to create spaces where you’d want to linger. he furniture and built-in joinery are stunning; I wished to make these more of a feature through the use of colour. “I wanted to make the rooms feel cosy and inviting and play up their best features without a huge outlay of time or money. Paint was the best way to achieve this - it gave the rooms a whole new look without replacing all the furniture or blowing the budget. “Given the room’s grand proportions and character, the Indulge palette of rich, saturated hues was a natural choice.” She chose Dulux Wash&Wear in Russet Tan for the walls and shelving in the home oice and retained the white ceiling and ireplace painted with classic warm white Dulux Natural White to ofer cohesion with the white desk. She then introduced a large rug of warm colours of rust and coral to harmonise with the wall and an artdeco inspired side table to tie the curves together.

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Spirited By Julie Cohen Published by Hachette Australia hree women carry unspeakable truths in their heart. At what cost will they ind their freedom? In Victorian England, Viola is an amateur photographer struggling with the grief of her father’s death and the sterile atmosphere of her marriage to her childhood friend, Jonah. When she discovers a talent for capturing ghostly images on camera, Viola comes to the attention of a spirit medium, and a powerful attraction between the two women is sparked. As each woman puts herself at risk, secrets are brought to light that will change their lives forever. Spirited is driven by passionate, courageous female characters, and exploring themes of sexuality, gender and prejudice. Author Julie Cohen grew up in the western mountains of Maine. Her house was just up the hill from the library and she spent many hours walking back and forth, her nose in a book. She studied English Literature at Brown University and Cambridge University and is a popular speaker and teacher of creative writing, including classes for the Guardian and Literature Wales. Her books have been translated into 15

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‘Iso-letics’ carnival action By Mitchell Clarke The Covid-19 ‘learn from home’ instruction has meant that Year 12 students have missed out on a number of final year rituals. Instead of fancy dress days, Year 12 students have instead donned pyjamas, but staff at Nossal High School were determined to ensure one annual favourite went ahead, albeit with a twist. The postponement of the House Athletics carnival presented a unique opportunity to adapt to quarantine restrictions and the school decided to host a virtual ‘Iso-letics’ carnival, in a bid to keep the school community active and engaged. Nossal’s sports coordinator Anita Coffa created a schedule of events in which students could complete from home. They were able to earn points for their house teams by submitting proof of participation. “We wanted to give everyone a chance to be active by providing as many exercise options as possible, and to find creative ways of verifying activity to keep some healthy competition alive,” Ms Coffa said. “Many isolated students and staff contacted us to say they’d had a great day getting out and active, and feeling connected to the school in a way they didn’t think was possible while staying at home.” ‘Track’ events included recording the distance traveled in 60 minutes of walking, running or cycling, and ‘field’ events included learning TikTok dances or completing physical challenges from viral videos. Students and teachers were also encouraged to dress up in their respective house colours and submit selfies or write team chants to earn points. Collectively, Nossal staff and students tallied up 310 hours activity in the track competition and travelled the distance of New Zealand - clocking up an impressive 1853 kilometres.

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Staff and students got involved by dressing up in their house colours. Year 12 student Korsitha, who captained the winning House, was one of 350 students to take part in the virtual carnival. “Iso-letics was a really enjoyable experience and gave us an excuse to get up and be active,” said Year 12 student Korsitha, who captained the winning House. “It was pleasing to see everyone participate and contribute to their houses.”

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Enjoy high quality care At McKenzie Aged Care, staff meet many families who require respite or permanent aged care and support for loved ones who can no longer live independently. The Lynbrook Park home offers a wide range of aged care services, with devoted, respectful and high-quality care, including a dedicated Memory Support community. So, it’s nice to know that if care needs should change in the future, your family member can continue receiving excellent, specialist care in comfortable and familiar surroundings.

The company of a pet can help reduce overall stress and increase overall wellbeing. Knowing that your loved one is comfortable, well cared for and enjoying their life will always be important to you. You have the se-

curity of having 24 hours clinical and medical support and assistance as well as access to visiting Allied Health Services including podiatry, dental, physiotherapy and more. Through the monthly lifestyle program, staff fill your loved one’s every day with meaning and many happy moments. One of the most valued activities is Pet Therapy. The company of a pet can help reduce overall stress, especially for those living with dementia. Having an animal that senses emotions and also shows their own emotion through body language, can be highly soothing and help calm

a person down, particularly for those residents who experience communication struggles. Together with you and your loved one, staff develop an individualised care plan to match specific requirements. Everyone is treated with respect and dignity to ensure their individual needs, goals and preferences are at the centre of everything staff do. For the very best dementia care and affordable options, experience McKenzie Aged Care for yourself. Book a tour today by calling 1300 899 222 or visit mckenzieacg.com.

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The team at Regis know that comfort and care go hand-in-hand. Regis Cranbourne residential aged care home is the perfect example of comfort and care combined to produce a harmonious experience. Now more than ever, their passion for quality care, genuine support, security, safety and fun has seen residents continue to thrive. Regis Cranbourne has been delivering quality aged care services at the same address in Junction Village for over 20 years. Their success comes from their driven team who are constantly finding new ways to enhance care and services. Regis Cranbourne staff work hard to keep residents and their families supported, engaged and, most importantly, content. COVID-19 has presented everyone with new and unexpected challenges. With a mantra of “social distancing does not have to mean social isolation”, Regis recognises that connection with loved ones is always important and in times of crisis it is vital. While Covid-19’s threat to older Australians has seen providers put strict protections in place, Regis Cranbourne’s

homes have been pooling their years of experience to maintain connection and positivity. Facility manager Alan Bouchereau says the atmosphere at Regis Cranbourne is vibrant and homely. Initiatives like the “Windows of Connection” have been a great and safe success. Families sit outside the home and talk to their loved one on a phone. The chance to talk “face to face” through a door or window with no risk of Covid-19 has been appreciated. Regis delivered additional iPads and SurfaceGo tablets within the first weeks of the pandemic crisis. Homes coordinate video chatting with loved ones as well as engaging with health professionals such as doctors through Telehealth so that residents can attend appointments without leaving the safety of their home. New pastimes have been discovered and meal times have been adjusted to enable residents to eat at a safe distance, while remaining social and engaged with those around them. To book a tour or find out more, call 1300 998 100 or visit www.regis.com.au

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Downsizing to freedom With economic downturn hitting the superannuation portfolios of self-funded retirees, downsizing may offer an antidote. You could unlock equity in your in-demand suburban family home and enjoy a blissfully debt-free retirement. But financial benefits are just one perk in joining the downsizing trend. Maintaining a large family home is daunting. Without lawns to mow or unused bedrooms to dust, there’s more time to enjoy life. That extra freedom could see you spending

time with loved ones or discovering new passions and hobbies. Secure communities with onsite managers to watch your home and community gardeners, provide peace of mind so homeowners can take a holiday at short notice or get away for an extended period, whether a carefree trip abroad or hitching a caravan to explore Australia. There’s never been a greater need for community spirit, yet our suburbs are characterised by single resident homes, surrounded

by younger, faceless neighbours who are less community minded. Gwyneth and Terry, homeowners at Lifestyle Officer, understood the importance of belonging to a community where social interaction is built into everyday life. “After living in our previous home for 18 years we hardly knew any of our neighbours, but here we’ve met lots of new friends.” Lifestyle Kaduna Park in Officer South of-

fers the perfect opportunity to downsize to a brand new low-maintenance home, in a luxurious, secure community for over 50s. First homeowners are settling in and the multi million dollar clubhouse is set to open in February 2021. A wide range of homes are still available to move into now, or when the time is right for you. To learn more call 1300 50 55 60 or visit lifestylekadunapark.com.au.

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Moving outside you will feel you are in your own private paradise but only minutes from town. Enjoy your own fruit from the orchard or simply enjoy watching the wildlife from the paved outdoor area. Again all of your storage is covered with a single car garage attached to the house, double width and extra height carport, Atco portable hut, wood shed and a bush hut/ studio. There is also underground power, town water plus water tanks, septic and a separate drive to your sheltered flat open area. Stunning gardens and views of Mount Baw Baw create a high quality lifestyle property. ●

Situated on approx. 1 acre split over 3 levels is this immaculately kept family home. Natural light, quality drapes and plush carpet encase the large formal living area. There is enough room in here for the biggest of lounge suites plus your grand piano. Move on through to the open kitchen, dining and second family area where you will find the top of the line Falcon Oven, a dishwasher, pantry, and wood heater. Access to the alfresco entry area is via a sliding door and the sleek patio blinds makes it perfect to enjoy all year round. What master bedroom is not complete without a walk in robe, split system and an ensuite with shower, vanity and toilet. The two bedrooms along the front of the home are equal in size to the master and include built in robes whilst the fourth bedroom is large enough for a double and still has the built in wardrobe. Linked by the hallway from the bedrooms is the unique bathroom. Set up for a busy family it has a separate shower room, separate toilet and the main bathroom has a vanity and full size bath. The house has ample storage with a double linen press, single store cupboard and that doesn’t include the large laundry with a massive double trough, built in cupboards plus more. The home has many additional bonus’s including warmcrete, split system in formal living area, freshly painted inside, triple lock security doors on all external doors, insulated in walls and ceiling, awnings along the front of the home and ceiling fans in the living areas. Moving outside you will feel you are in your own private paradise but only minutes from town. Enjoy your own fruit from the orchard or simply enjoy watching the wildlife from the paved outdoor area. Again all of your storage is covered with a single car garage attached to the house, double width and extra height carport, Atco portable hut, wood shed and a bush hut/studio. Underground power, town water plus water tanks, septic and a separate drive to your sheltered flat open area. Stunning gardens and views of Mount Baw Baw are all of what makes this the highest quality lifestyle property.

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 9 Slatters Road, Trafalgar, 3824, VIC Price: $650,000 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Inspect: Private inspections Contact: Tanya Megaw, STRZELECKI REALTY 5633 2858 realestate.starcommunity.com.au

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Fev is fuelling AFL dreams By Nick Creely For Mark Bowness and his DreamFuel army, it’s all about dreaming big amidst what has been an extremely difficult time around the world. With Covid-19 and its devastating impact reaching every corner of the globe, Bowness is looking to change the way people think about their futures beyond the pandemic, and to start turning dreams into reality. He has launched a concept called DreamFuelling - with a quest of helping one million people turn their dreams into reality - whether it be through sport, travelling, education, business, music or even fixing a garden. It’s a concept that Bowness said was very much personal to him, and one that is driving him each and every day. “The concept is for all ages - with the way the world is at the moment, it’s easy to focus on the negatives, the economic impacts on employment, all of that stuff,” he said. “It’s my belief that if we focused on the dreams that we have, and we take action on those dreams, it’ll change the situation that the world is in. “I’ve been through my own personal experience, where I hit a rock-bottom moment with my marriage ending and I could have gone one way or the other, but I focused on my own dream which was launching a business that became a TV show in three countries, so it comes from that personal experience. “The idea, DreamFuelling, is a website where people can come and share what their dream is, and we can send out the dreams each week, and see how we can make them a reality.” And the first DreamFuellers came to three lucky teenagers from the south east recently, with aspiring AFL and AFLW footballers Dantae Saouma from Lynbrook, and Zac Rob and Taya Rob from Beaconsfield lucky enough to pick the brains of AFL champion, media personality and south east favourite son Brendan Fevola about what it takes to make it to the highest level, and to take some inspiration from his story of perseverance in making it to the AFL. The 623-goal ex-Carlton and Brisbane fullforward - who came through Beaconsfield and the Dandenong Stingrays - spoke to the aspiring AFL footballers about the importance of training, work ethic, the sacrifices required, diet, education, as well as the general dedica-

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AFL great Brendan Fevola has a long association with the south east. 154791 Picture: ROB CAREW tion that comes with being a professional athlete. Bowness said the three children stood out amongst an incredibly overwhelming amount of applications, and praised Fevola’s openness about his experiences with the football-loving teenagers. “We saw the drive that they have, and we

wanted to try and make that happen,” he said. “We were inundated with applications to see Brendan - we had a call with the children and had conversations to see who would be a good fit. “They were overwhelmed, and they turned up on the day with some solid questions - what was really exciting from Brendan’s perspective,

and the AFL perspective, is that you can look at sporting heroes and what they do but to go in depth and ask about daily regimes, food, what it was like balancing education and football. “It was a great one-on-one experience they got to have with him - it made their own dream possible, he was totally relatable. “It’s easy to look up to these heroes and think they have it different from what we have - seeing a normal human being like everyone else chasing a dream, that’s the essence of DreamFuelling. “That was really inspiring to see.” With the chance to chat in-depth with three talented teenagers hoping to one day play in the AFL, Fevola said DreamFuelling is an incredible opportunity to give back to people desperate to fulfil their dreams. “I know what it’s like to have a dream, to have dreams become reality and to have dreams smashed,” he said. “One of the things I love about this project is that it is inspiring people - at this moment in time, who are maybe focusing on fear, to focus on making things happen for their lives and as a result this will positively impact our communities, Australia and the world around us. “As soon as I heard about DreamFuelling I wanted to offer my time to fuel the dreams of young aspiring AFL players, enabling them to ask the questions that they really want to ask that will help to turn their dreams into reality. “I am so pleased that the young individuals chosen are from the part of Australia that I grew up in, an area that has given me so much. I hope that during our conversation I gave as much as I could back.” For more information, head to dreamfuelling.com

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Bronski Beat caused a major upset by clinging on to victory in a thrilling conclusion to the RSN Sandown Cup last Thursday night. As he did in his heat the week prior, Bronski Beat speared straight to the front and opened a big gap over the field with a lap to go. He maintained that margin down the back straight but began to tire as he swung for home. True Detective bore down hard on the tiring leader and He Shall Power flashed home late, however Bronski Beat had just enough in the tank to cling to a thrilling victory by half a length in 41.86. The race panned out exactly as trainer Brendan Pursell had hoped, providing him with his first group 1 victory. “When I went through the field I thought if he could jump the same as he did last week he might be able to get across,” said an elated Pursell. “If he can get up outside the other dogs at the first turn now he can burn them off. It worked out that way, but I certainly wasn’t expecting it to be honest.” The punters weren’t expecting the victory either, with Bronski Beat attracting just three percent of the support with tab.com.au. His $18.20 starting price was the third blowout result in the five editions of the RSN Sandown Cup following Bells Are Ringin’ in 2016 ($38.40) and Rajasthan in 2019 ($34.20). It also continued Pursell’s remarkable run of well-priced winners. His RSN Sandown Cup

victory was his 10th winner at Sandown Park in May, returning an average starting price of $15.10. “No, you don’t need to be when you’re running around for good money,“ he said. “I’ve had a good run lately. The dogs have been going well and they’ve been getting to the front which is good. Most races are won from out in font so that’s where you want to be. “ Bred in Pursell’s home state of Tasmania, Bronski Beat was purchased by Pursell as a three-month-old pup and was the realisation of long term planning by Pursell. “Rob Britton used to train the mother (Ainsley Bale) and I used to see what she could do on the trial tracks,“ he said. “She had a real big motor and I always thought when she breeds I might buy a pup out of her. I knew the person that bred her so I rang him and bought the pup when he was three months of age. “We broke him in ourselves and did the whole lot with him. Everyone knows how hard it is, so to get one to win a race like this, it’s pretty special.” While crowds continue to be prohibited at the track, Pursell was delighted to be able to share the victory with his son, Blake, who handled Bronski Beat in the final. Earlier in the night, the country’s top ranked sprinter Simon Told Helen won for the third time in three weeks at Sandown Park, holding off Tiggerlong Tonk and Mepunga Pegasus in a blanket finish of the Gr8 Eight event. Thursday, 4 June, 2020

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They’re birds of a feather By sports editor Russell Bennett The boys at the Seagulls’ nest at Tooradin know they may not even get the chance to run out just after 2pm on a Saturday this season. They know that a call on whether or not there will even be a community footy season is out of their control. But last week their return to training wasn’t so much about preparing for a possible 2020 campaign. It was more about an incredibly tightknit group of mates banding together, once again, as a collective. Even standing out on the same field once again - albeit while practicing physical distancing - meant the world to them. “For us, we have no control over what happens - whether there’s a 2020 season or not,” Tooradin Dalmore senior football coach Lachie Gillespie told the Star News. “The only thing we’ve got control over is providing somewhere for our players and the rest of our club people to come to. “As restrictions continue to gradually wind back, that’ll become easier. “At the moment it’s pretty strict, but even having smaller groups and allowing our footballers and netballers to catch up face-to-face again - that’s what we’re focusing on at the moment. “It’s super important for our people and their mental health that they can reconnect, and obviously maintaining physical health

Tooradin Dalmore senior coach Lachie Gillespie was all smiles as training returned last week.

Young Seagull Cooper Shipp and Tooradin Dalmore president Lee Jones relished being back at training.

through exercise is important regardless of if we can actually play footy and netball this year or not.” Football and netball clubs mean so much more to their people, and their communities, than the few hours of play each Saturday. “For your grandparents, your husbands or wives, and even your kids who aren’t even playing football or netball yet - the connection a club like ours provides means everything,” Gillespie said. “It drives the community. We’ve always known that, but this situation we’ve all found ourselves in has delivered a real reminder of it. “What’s really hurt us is that we haven’t been able to be together over this really challenging period.” Tooradin Dalmore is one of the tightest knit community sporting clubs anywhere in

Gippsland, and its people just want to be able to wrap their arms around each other again at least metaphorically, while physical distancing measures remain in place. “We’re training so we’re ready to go in case the season does start up, but it’s more about us being such a close group of mates and we just want to maintain that connection with each other,” Gillespie explained. “It’s good for our people, it’s good for our club, and it’s good for our community.” Moving forward, as the restrictions change and more information continues to come to hand, the Gulls will continue to adapt and roll with the punches. It’s all they can do. “If West Gippy shuts down for the season we’ll readjust, but at the moment we’re training two nights per week and we’ve got the flex-

ibility to really turn this situation into a positive for us,” Gillespie said. “Personally, I’m looking for ways for us to continue to have that camaraderie and culture of togetherness whether we can return to the field and the court on the weekends or not. “Something that’s really held us together in recent times has been our character and grit in the face of some really difficult periods. “That’s toughened us up, and it’s almost helped form part of our DNA. People who come to our club really feel that connection to each other, and that buy-in that a lot of the really, really good clubs in our community have. “Seeing people’s faces and having a laugh has been great. “To be honest, we might just be one of the most ruthless clubs in West Gippy in terms of how we pay out on each other, but it’s great fun being back together again.” Last week, the Gulls reformed at both ‘The Nest’ at the Tooradin Recreation Reserve, and also just down the highway at Rutter Park. It was in smaller groups, but it was a start. “You play sport for that connection, ultimately,” Gillespie said. “It’s for connection, and for an outlet for those times each week that we’re together. It’s a release for all of us. “It could be four degrees outside and hailing down, but when you’re together you can look back on those times as some of the best you’ve had.”

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Eagles and Doves clash By Russell Bennett Toughness, togetherness, and a genuine sense of community - they were the common traits of the Cranbourne and Doveton senior footy sides that helped set them apart from the pack in South West Gippsland throughout the 1980s and 1990s. As the Pakenham-Berwick Gazette explored in part one of their rivalry story last week ‘When the big birds soared’ - it wasn’t all that long ago that both the Doves and the Eagles ruled the south-eastern skies. Their rivalry was truly as thick as the blood that often flowed between them out on the ground. But underpinning it all - off the field - was a genuine respect born out of characters from such similar working class communities and backgrounds coming together for the pride of their colours. They were hardened by the streets they grew up on and the neighbourhoods they proudly called home. They were loyal as the day is long, and the first to acknowledge when they’d been beaten, fair and square. The Doves won the senior SWGFL flags in 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1988 in an astonishing era as an uncompromising force. The Eagles claimed their own three-peat from 1985 to 1987, before the Doves famously fought back to snap their quest for four in a row (1988). Still starving for more success, Cranbourne then claimed another three on the trot from 1989 to 1991, before also winning in 1993, and again in 1995 - the club’s first season in the MPNFL. In the 11 seasons from 1985 to 1995, Cranbourne won eight senior flags, finished runner-up twice, and also finished in the top four on another occasion. Staggeringly, of those eight premierships, five came against Doveton.

Doveton icon Steve Henwood caught up with legendary former Cranbourne coach Darryl Nisbet at an Eagles reunion in 2015. But in the early 1980s, the Eagles were on their knees - scraping together what they could to even survive as a club. Their turnaround in the space of just a couple of seasons is the stuff of legend, and it’s fitting they had legendary leader Darryl Nisbet at the helm of the senior side. The lasting legacy he left at the Eagles was truly a transformative one - in the eyes of everyone he even came into contact with at the nest back then.

“We had to rise - we didn’t have a choice,” he explained to the Gazette in last week’s story. “They club was on its knees and owed a lot of money. “Doveton, meanwhile, was winning premiership after premiership. They came out of the Federal league and that toughened them right up as a club - not that they needed it. “When they came back to our comp (the SWGFL), they were a real force. “They were hard as nails and had a way

about them - their culture and code of conduct on the footy field was terrific. It was everything you’d wish for from a footy side - tough, hard, skilful, fast, uncompromising. They embodied all the things you’d try and instil in your own side. They had it all in bucket loads.” The Eagles learnt from the best. For part two of the story of Cranbourne’s astonishing rivalry with Doveton, pick up a copy of this week’s Pakenham-Berwick Gazette, or visit the website.

WNBL season pushed back By Nick Creely

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QUIZ NUMBER 1716 1. WHO has scored the most runs in one-day international cricket history? 2. WHO won the 2018 FA Cup Final? 3. FROM which language do tennis terms ‘love’ and ‘deuce’ originate? 4. FOR which NFL team did Aussie Jesse Williams play?

“Women’s professional sport in Australia has taken giant leaps forward over recent years and it’s extremely important to Basketball Australia that the WNBL doesn’t regress during these times of global adversity - in fact we want the opposite to occur,” explained Jackson. “Australia is the envy of the basketball world for the quality of talent we produce both on and off the court. “With an eye on the Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney, having a strong domestic league while providing opportunities for our current and emerging talent is our priority. “Basketball Australia and the WNBL Commission are considering other initiatives to further support the league and teams during these unprecedented times, while ensuring the integrity of Australia’s longest-running elite women’s sporting competition is not compromised.” Basketball Australia has also confirmed that an end-of-season WNBL awards dinner will take place in March, with the city and venue to be announced at a later date. Broadcast details and the fixture for the 2020-21 Chemist Warehouse WNBL Season are also set to be released in due course.

5. WHICH country can lay claim to having the world’s most golf courses? 6. WHO did Australia beat in the final of cricket’s 2007 World Cup? 7. WHICH American publication is the world’s widest selling sports magazine? 8. IN what sport was a competitor killed at the 2010 Winter Olympics? 9. WHICH Victorian female sculler won a world title in 1986? 10. WHICH English cricket star raised money for charity by riding an elephant over the Alps? 11. WITH which AFL club did Ron Barassi begin his coaching career? 12. WHAT is the reward for the motor racing driver who records the fastest lap time in practice? 13. WHICH jockey rode both Red Handed and Light Fingers to victory in the Melbourne Cup? 14. WHO teamed with Margaret Court to win tennis’s mixed doubles grand slam in 1963? 15. WHICH country slaughtered Australia 17-0 in a soccer international in 1950? 16. WHICH state golf championship is the oldest in Australia, beginning in 1898? 17. WHICH Aussie cricketer hit six Test centuries in 2014? 18. WHO was Australia’s first million dollar soccer player? 19. WHICH Tasmanian was among Australia’s best cyclists in the 1970s? 20. WHICH Australian wicket-keeper was cruelly dubbed ‘Iron Gloves’ early in his career?

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ANSWERS: 1. Sachin Tendulkar 2. Chelsea 3. French 4. Seattle 5. The United States 6. Sri Lanka 7. Sports Illustrated 8. The luge 9. Adair Ferguson 10. Ian Botham 11. Carlton 12. Pole position 13. Roy Higgins 14. Ken Fletcher 15. England 16. The NSW Championship 17. David Warner 18. Craig Johnston 19. Danny Clark 20. Rod Marsh

The 2020/21 WNBL season is set to be delayed to late November in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the national women’s basketball league is still expected to get in a full season. Basketball Australia confirmed last week, in consultation with the WNBL commission, that the season is set to kick off on 20 November, with the grand final series then scheduled to occur between 25 to 31 March 2021. It’s also been confirmed that the WNBL season will comprise 21 home-and-away games per team. The finals series is set to begin in midMarch and conclude by the end of March. The decision by Basketball Australia to delay the season was made to align with the expected state and federal government Covid-19 restrictions in regards to a return to play for elite sport and public movement between states and territories. Basketball Australia has also planned on a scenario where games can be played without fans in attendance until at least Christmas, due to limits on mass gatherings. Basketball Australia head of women basketball Lauren Jackson said it was important to communicate to the clubs and league about how best to operate as times continually change. “To enable the league and clubs to operate their businesses accordingly and to give fans and broadcasters clarity over the new season, we are prepared to start the 2020-21 Chemist Warehouse WNBL season without fans should current Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings remain in place,” she said. “Should restrictions ease over the coming months, we will adapt accordingly with the view to our passionate members and fans being able to attend games when it’s safe and viable to do so.” While there is still uncertainty surrounding mass gatherings, Jackson said it was vital that they ensured a stable season structure and don’t reduce the current minimum player payment for Australian athletes.

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