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Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards at a work site along the Cranbourne rail line.
Works ramp up The duplication of the Cranbourne line is due for completion by 2023 and will pave the way for planning for a future extension of the line to Clyde. In the coming weeks work will also ramp up at the Abbotts Road level crossing removal site - the first step in creating support columns for a 400-metre rail bridge to take the second, duplicated track. The new Merinda Park station is also a step closer, with works on its rebuild to begin in August as parts of the old station are removed. The works will be staged to keep the station as operational as possible during construction. Designs for the new station have been updated in response to community feedback, with two lifts added to the design and a taxi zone moved closer to the station entrance to
improve accessibility. The new station will also feature a new pedestrian underpass with lifts, ramps and stairs to access the platforms and covered waiting areas. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said removing the last four level crossings on the Cranbourne Line upgrade would make it the first level crossing-free train line in Melbourne. Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said: “These projects are vital to get people home sooner and safer in one of the fastest growing communities - and busiest train lines - in Victoria.” Nearby, the Evans Road bridge is also taking shape, which will remove the Evans Road level crossing by the end of this year - reconnecting the Lyndhurst, Lynbrook and Cranbourne
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A long-awaited duplication of the Cranbourne rail line will finally get underway as part of $1 billion major upgrade. Works will ramp up to duplicate eight kilometres of track between Dandenong and Cranbourne during a five-day construction blitz, with buses replacing trains with express buses running every five to 10 minutes. With Melbourne in lockdown and transport patronage low, crews will limit disruption as they build power, signalling and drainage works at Merinda Park Station and in the rail corridor from Cranbourne through to Greens Road. Once complete, trains will be able run every 10 minutes on the Cranbourne Line - and the capacity for 121,000 extra peak passengers every week across the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.
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Books now come to you By Brendan Rees Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) doors may be closed during the lockdown, but there’s still “something for everyone”. This includes range of free reading, recreation and learning resources that are still available to members. Residents may still borrow books and DVDs via the free home delivery service, borrow laptops and computers, and use the digital library 24-7 and enjoy Library@Home and competitions. Chris Buckingham, CEO Casey Cardinia Libraries said: “We are determined to keep people well supplied with books, DVDs and other library resources.” Free home delivery ensures library books, DVDs and other items are still available to the community despite the library doors closing for six weeks from 9 July in response to the State Government’s stage three coronavirus lockdown.There are two options for borrowers, they can either choose their own items
or they can ask for a ‘binge bag’ and CCL staff will pick a collection of items on their behalf, based on their interests. Library@Home brings the library to you which features free videos for kids and adults to enjoy in their lounge room as well as competitions to enter with lots of great prizes. Borrowers don’t need to worry about returning items on time, all CCL loans have been automatically extended until 1 September 2020. “Libraries are a vital community service. The team at CCL are working hard to make sure people across the Casey Cardinia region feel supported, Mr Buckingham said. “CCL have forgiven all fines, so even if you have not used the library in a while, get in touch and we can restore your borrowing rights.” CCL’s digital library is open 24-7 and is jam packed with free resources. Visit: cclc.vic.gov. au/online-resources To access any of these free services to go www.ccl.vic.gov.au or call the customer care team on 1800 577 548.
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Have your say on how you’d like to have a say in Casey By Brendan Rees Casey Council has launched a city-wide community engagement survey to understand the when, where, and how people want to comment on local matters and projects. Chair of administrators Noelene Duff said this information will help form the engagement policy, which will give residents a greater say in Casey’s future. “Council’s community engagement policy will guide the way we will seek local views on
topics and initiatives to ensure we understand the needs of Casey’s diverse communities,” Ms Duff said. “Community feedback is vital to plan the projects and services Casey needs. “In fact, recent changes to the Local Government Act include the requirement for all Councils to embed community engagement in the development of their long-term strategic direction.” Since the removal of Casey’s councillors
in February, the new panel of administrators have promoted the need for fair process and transparent governance. Council meetings are live-streamed on social media, where community feedback and petitions are regularly discussed. “On behalf of the panel, we see the urgent and clear need to understand and respond to the concerns of our diverse communities,” Ms Duff said. “Covid-19 restrictions currently present some challenges in the ways we can reach
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Classes back home By Brendan Rees For Lynbrook parent Vanessa Watson, a return to remote learning for her two teenage children is something she has mixed feelings about. “On one hand I believe it’s the best for our state to control the spread of this disease and on the other hand I worry about the kids’ socialisation and how this will affect them long term,” she said. It comes as Victorian students have been ordered to stay at home for the next six weeks, as the State Government signalled a return to remote learning in the fight to contain the second wave of coronavirus. Year 11 and 12 students and those undertaking VCE and VCAL subjects have been permitted to return to class from Monday 13 July. However, the majority of students from prep to Year 10 at government schools across Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will study from home when term three resumes on Monday 20 July. Those who returned to face-to-face learning this week were among the first to line up outside schools to have their temperature checked. Any student who had a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius or above in the morning would be sent home. Henry Grossek, principal of Berwick Lodge Primary School said his school was “much better prepared” for remote learning “because we were flying blind first time round” although he added: “It’s a far from an ideal circumstance”. “On one hand it’s relief because it makes excellent sense to do this in these very challenging circumstances but on the other hand it’s hardly uplifting news, honestly. No one really enjoyed remote learning the first time round,” he said. Fountain Gate Secondary College principal Pete Hanratty said a transition back to remote learning had “been met with determination from our staff in ensuring that each student is supported during this time”. “We are at the advantage of having dealt
Year 9 student Ryan, 15, prepares for remote learning at his Lynbrook home. Picture: CONTRIBUTED with remote learning before and we will use that to our advantage to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to online learning for our students in Years 7 to 10,” Mr Hanratty said. Connie Vandervoort, principal of Narre Warren North Primary School, said parents and teachers were positive about going back to remote learning “because it worked for us the first time” however the school had adjusted its teaching and learning schedule “slightly” after receiving feedback. “We sent home pencil cases and work books at the end of last term with the students just in case,” Ms Vandervoort said. Meanwhile, Ms Watson said she and her husband were preparing for a second round of being home together - including their children, aged 15 and 16, as well as their threeyear-old daughter and her 80-year-old father.
A man was fighting for his life after firefighters pulled him from his burning home in Cranbourne early on Tuesday 14 July. The alarm was raised when one of the residents of the home woke to the Trafalgar Way fire about 1.30am. He called emergency services before attempting to alert the other five residents of the home. Firefighters from Cranbourne fire station raced inside the home and pulled the man in his 60s to safety. “Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes and wearing breathing appa-
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ratus, entered the property to search for any occupants,” a Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said. “Firefighters rescued a man from the
Covid-19 active cases in the south east have risen markedly on 14 and 15 July, according to the state’s latest health data. Casey City’s confirmed cases was up from 23 infections to 34, while Greater Dandenong rose from three cases to 11, and Cardinia from four to 11. In the past 24 hours, Victoria reported a further 238 cases as well as the death of a woman in her nineties from the virus. As of 15 July, active cases in the state are 1931, and the death toll is 27. There are 105 hospital patients with Covid-19, with 27 in intensive care. Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said there was surge capacity for 1500-2000 intensivecare patients on ventilators. People are still flouting strictly-enforced lockdown rules, with Victoria Police issuing 546 infringements since stage-3 lockdown recommenced on 9 July.In the past 24 hours, 63 fines were issued. On 13 July, a diner at a Dandenong KFC restaurant was fined $1652 for breaching publichealth restrictions. Meanwhile, a Dandenong South workshop has been put into lockdown due to five workers testing positive to Covid-19. Another 10 workers at the TD Cabinets factory in Stephen Road are awaiting test results, a company spokesperson said.
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A student at Cranbourne East Secondary College has her temperature checked before attending class. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS But the couple, who both work from home, were becoming increasingly frustrated about their home internet cutting out - with the “whole area” in Lynbrook being disconnected on Wednesday 15 July, which they hoped would be sorted quickly before school resumed.
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home, who was transferred into the care of Ambulance Victoria paramedics,” the spokesperson said. The man has been taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. Five men were able to get out of the home without injury. The fire was brought under control just after 2am. “At this stage it’s not known what caused the blaze to start but this will be investigated,” the FRV spokesperson said. Police say the fire is not being treated as suspicious at this stage. It is expected detectives and an arson chemist will revisit the home. The man’s condition was not known at the time of going to press.
Police are appealing for help from the public to identify a ‘persistent thief’ who is targeting shops in Cranbourne. Investigators have been told a man entered an electronics store at Cranbourne Shopping Centre about 3.50pm on 29 May. Police allege the man attempted to steal a pair of Bose headphones and was confronted by a staff member. He threatened the staff member, claiming he had a knife, before leaving the store empty handed, police say. Shortly afterwards the man entered a bottle shop at the complex and allegedly stole an amount of liquor. Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation. Anyone who recognises the man or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Highway Patrol appeal to public Police have appealed to public for help after a motorised bicycle hit speeds of more than 70km/h on a footpath in Cranbourne on Tuesday afternoon 7 July. Casey Highway Patrol tried to intercept the driver behind a petrol powered bicycle that was seen travelling along a footpath adjacent to Linsell Boulevard, however, the bike sped away. The male is described as caucasian, about 16-18 years old, wearing black pants, black tshirt and no helmet. Police believe the male is a local resident and are hoping someone will have knowledge of his identity. Any with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Senior Constable AKERS at Casey Highway Patrol on 5991 0600.
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Facilities are closed again Community facilities have temporarily closed with some services modified until further notice as Casey City returns to a stage-three lockdown following a second wave of coronavirus infections across Melbourne. Casey Council announced on its website that the Bunjil Place precinct, including the customer service counter, cafe, gallery, box office, and library have all closed immediately. Leisure facilities which had recently reopened, including Casey RACE and Casey ARC, will again close temporarily at the end of business today, while the Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre, Casey Stadium and Berwick Leisure Centre, will remain closed. Playgrounds and skateparks will also close. Wilson Botanic Park Berwick and the 1,001 Steps in Narre Warren North will remain open to pedestrians, providing an opportunity for Casey residents to exercise locally, however, social distancing must be followed by residents at all times at each of these facilities. Other facilities which had recently reopened, including The Shed, The Factory, Myuna Farm, and The Old Cheese Factory, will also close temporarily. Public Halls, Senior Citizen centres and Men’s Sheds will close temporarily. Neighbourhood Houses and Community Learning Centres will be closed to the general public, however, they may conduct essential services such as food banks only. Community sport and sports pavilions will be closed, however council is awaiting further direction on its outdoor tennis courts.Kinders will return to face to face learning from Monday 13 July and Family Day Care will continue
to operate within strict guidelines. School crossings will continue delivery next week and rostering will be adjusted pending further announcements. Maternal child health services will continue in its current form, which means most consultations will be conducted over the phone, and some limited face-to-face consultations for infants will be held in centres. Community services such as home care, meals on wheels and community transport will continue to be provided to clients, with strict observance of social distancing and personal protective measures. The sharps container service will revert to a home drop-off service. While Casey’s youth services remain closed, it will continue to provide free and confidential counselling and support for young people. There will also be limited face to face youth counselling from Monday 13 July, by referral only, at the Narre Warren Youth Information Centre. For more information or if you are a young person who needs support, call 9792 7979 or text 0417 347 909 with your name and number. Council meetings will continue to be held at 4pm every second Tuesday of the month and the public gallery will remain closed. Meetings are all live-streamed through Facebook and questions about items on the agenda can be submitted to the administrators via Council’s Casey Conversations portal. For more information and the most up to date information on council services, visit the website or phone 9705 5200.
Police intercept a vehicle allegedly filled with dried cannabis on Cheltenham Road, Dandenong on 11 July.
PSOs arrest a male at Dandenong railway station as part of Operation Omni on 11 July.
Drug raids follow police weapons crackdown By Cam Lucadou-Wells A police crackdown on illegal weapons on the streets has netted 18 arrests and four people remanded in custody in the South East. Among the Operation Omni arrests were two males in a vehicle allegedly filled with 2.2 kilograms of dried cannabis in garbage bags. They were intercepted by police in Cheltenham Road, Dandenong on Saturday 11 July. Police then conducted raids at addresses in Lyndhurst and Dandenong, seizing $22,240 believed to be proceeds of crime, police say. Three males were arrested as a result. Two of them were remanded and one bailed on charges of drug trafficking and proceeds of crime. As part of the operation, police focused
on Dandenong’s railway precinct between 2pm and 10pm on 11 July. Other arrests included a 27-year-old man for possession of multiple drugs and a controlled weapon, a 21-year-old man for drug possession and a 44-year-old man for drug possession. A weapon was seized from a 16-year-old boy. A man was also interviewed for offensive behaviour for yelling lewd remarks on the railway station platform. After being unable to give a reason for his presence, he also received a $1652 fine for breaching Covid-19 restrictions. Operations Pan and Omni ran in Dandenong, Cranbourne and Pakenham on 9-11 July. In designated locations, police were given special powers to search people and vehicles for weapons.
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Road’s big build complete By Brendan Rees Motorists are breathing a sigh of relief following the completion of a $225 million upgrade of Thompsons Road - four months ahead of schedule. The upgrade follows a major intersection works at Frankston-Dandenong Road and Thompsons Road, which has been removed and new traffic lights installed, along with new lanes over a five week period. The new intersection, which is used by more than 58,000 motorists a day, has been widened to feature two dedicated right-turn lanes and three through-lanes on each approach to the intersection, as well as slip lanes so vehicles can turn left without disrupting through traffic. The project has also seen the duplication of a 10.7 kilometre stretch of the road and the removal of a level crossing. The near-by Evans Road level crossing will be removed later this year. In other developments, designs for the new Hallam train station have been revealed following community feedback. The elevated station will feature platforms spanning Hallam Road, and entrances, lifts and stairs on both sides of the road so commuters can access the station without crossing busy Hallam Road. The new station will be built as part of the Hallam Road level crossing removal project, which will begin later this year with the crossing to be removed in 2022. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said the completion of the major road upgrade would support “easing congestion and keeping Victorians in work through the coronavirus pandemic”. “We’ve delivered the Thompsons Road upgrade four months early and we’re getting on with removing the Hallam Road level crossing and delivering the brand new station.”
Major works have been completed at Frankston-Dandenong Road and Thompsons Road intersection. Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan said the new Hallam train station would create “vastly better facilities and a bold design,” noting it will be a “local landmark for one of the fastest growing communities in Victoria”. The State Government anticipates an extra 121,000 passengers each week will be able to use the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines during peak periods - a 45 per cent increase, once level crossings are removed, the Metro Tunnel completed, and new trains are delivered. The government has invested more than $70 billion through Victoria’s Big Build benefiting road and rail users across Melbourne’s booming south eastern suburbs.
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On 13 July, the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page shared a story about works being completed at the Frankston-Dandenong Road and Thompsons Road intersection. Here are how our readers reacted online. Julie Gifford: Now to do something with Thompson/Cranbourne Rd roundabout, it’s a nightmare. Richard Matthias: Should of had a bridge. Waste of money and time, will still be a bottle neck think to the future. It’s not rocket science. Benji Bop Pemberton: Great, finished you say? So why are the roadworks 60kmh speed limits still in place? John Veldwyk: Ya gotta wonder why they didn’t do that in the first place. Seems to a trend, roundabouts as a first fix, then years later the final fix. On 10 July, the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page shared a story about former Casey City mayor Sam Aziz stating on his Facebook page that he is continuing to teach at a business school in Cairo, Egypt. Here are how our readers reacted online. Gabriele Frenkel: But he is still busy criticising our comments on his Facebook page Warren Driscoll: Heard him on Neil Mitchell. Last December saying he would be back in a couple weeks. Paul Williams: You’ll never see him in Australia again.
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‘Asset’ Sam still teaching By Brendan Rees Besieged former Casey mayor Sam Aziz says he is still teaching full-time at a business school in Egypt and has “proven to be an outstanding asset”. Mr Aziz is a ‘person of interest’ regarding an ongoing Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, where it’s alleged he had dealings with a developer, however, he flew to Egypt in November last year, just before the hearings began. When Mr Aziz last spoke to Star News in February, he said his lecturing duties at Bloom Business School in Cairo were “sporadic” as he battled a heart failure condition - but has not been able to be reached for comment since. However, in a message posted on his Facebook page on Thursday 9 July, Mr Aziz confirmed his current employment with the school by stating he was “continuing” to teach at Bloom Business School in Cairo. He also attached a glowing character reference letter to his Facebook page purporting to be written by the director of the school, Mary Louis. “It outlines the truth, rather than the rubbish that was made up against me once again!” Mr Aziz said of the letter in his Facebook post, adding he was conducting online classes with students during the coronavirus pandemic. In the letter dated 23 June 2020, Ms Louis stated Mr Aziz was “highly qualified” to teach at the school and had been teaching modules in the Master of Business Administration program from October 2019 to July 2020. “Mr Aziz has proven to be an outstanding asset to our organisation,” the letter reads. “In terms of his personal skills, I have found Mr Aziz to be a very professional, courteous and diligent person, who is focussed on delivering results quickly and to the highest quality.” Ms Louis, who stated she had known Mr Aziz since September last year after she was introduced to him by an industry partner, goes on to say she looked forward to “the many exciting opportunities ahead” in working with him “here and in Australia”. In signing off, Ms Louis wrote: “This certificate is given at his request without any responsibility on the company”. The detail of Mr Aziz’s teaching arrangement in the letter is corroborated by an affidavit that was filed with the County Court earlier this year and sworn by Mr Aziz’s lawyer, Jeremy Peck, of Moray and Agnew Lawyers which stated Mr Aziz was contracted to teaching at the school until “at least” July 2020. The court document also claimed at the
Sam Aziz with former state opposition leader Matthew Guy.
Ex-mayor Sam Aziz with Lucy Turnbull, wife of former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. time Mr Aziz had ongoing health conditions including a chronic heart condition; diabetes; and mental health concerns - which had prevented him from returning to Melbourne. In his latest Facebook post, Mr Aziz made no mention of the IBAC hearings or when he expected to return to Australia. “I look forward to my opportunity to present the full truth, and it will happen very soon, when all of this will be formally exposed,” he said in the post. Up until February Mr Aziz was granted paid leave from Casey Council after citing medical grounds before the State Government moved to sack the council. Meanwhile, Mr Aziz has hit out at the media for suggesting he had shared photos of himself with “famous people” to “drum up business for myself”.
“These photos appeared at some stage in my life on my Facebook page as I promoted the work I did daily as mayor of my city,” Mr Aziz said his Facebook post. “I never shared them again since (at least 12 months ago now), even when Facebook prompts you to do so as a previous memory. “I am flattered by the obsession but how about some truth for once!” Mr Aziz stated. On his website, Mr Aziz has posted a number of photos under the title ‘mayor emeritus’ which showcases his terms as mayor and mingling with political figures including with former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s wife Lucy Turnbull. However, the site makes no mention of his dismissal as councillor. In one photo posted on the site, Mr Aziz poses with then Federal Treasurer Scott Mor-
Sam Aziz with then treasurer Scott Morrison, LaTrobe MP Jason Wood and then Cardinia mayor Brett Owen. rison, LaTrobe MP Jason Wood and then Cardinia mayor Brett Owen. Mr Wood said it wasn’t uncommon for photos he appeared in to feature “everywhere”. He said the photo of him and Mr Aziz was a “good news story at time” following an announcement of the stage two Monash Freeway construction and the Beaconsfield interchange. “That’s what the photo’s about - nothing more, nothing less,” Mr Wood said. In another photo, Mr Aziz smiles with former state opposition leader Matthew Guy, who said he hadn’t had many dealings with Mr Aziz - with his last contact being about seven years ago. “It is a bit disingenuous to use these photos as current,” Mr Guy said.
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Hallam Station main forecourt.
Hallam Station’s main entrance.
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New look Hallam station Designs for the Hallam railway station upgrade have been released following community feedback. Planned for 2022, the station as well as the railway line will be elevated at Hallam Road. The concept designs feature strikinglyyellow entrances, lifts and stairs on both sides of the road, forgoing the need to cross Hallam Road to access the station. Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan said the “vastly better facilities and a bold design will see the new Hallam Station become a
local landmark for one of the fastest growing communities in Victoria”. Meanwhile, the $225 million Thompsons Road upgrade has been completed four months early, according to the State Government. The roundabout at Frankston-Dandenong and Thompsons roads was replaced by a traffic light-controlled intersection with dedicated right-turn and slip lanes. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said: “The community wanted the roundabout gone and
I’m so glad we’ve been able to deliver on that promise and improve the journey right along Thompsons Road.” Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the road and rail projects kept Victorians in work during the coronavirus pandemic as well as eased congestion. “We’ve delivered the Thompsons Road upgrade four months early and we’re getting on with removing the Hallam Road level crossing and delivering the brand new station.”
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Bridget O'Toole has tried to block out the painful memory the day her husband was tragically killed by two stab wounds to the upper chest. "I've got to be kinder to myself because you torture yourself thinking could've done more," says Mrs O'Toole. "Survivor guilt isn't good." It was 5pm on 12 July 2013 when a man wielding a 20-centimetre carving knife entered Bridget and Dermot O'Toole's jewellery store in Hastings. "I thought it was a customer coming in and I just got up to serve him," she said.
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She’s our hero By Brendan Rees Bridget O'Toole has tried to block out the painful memory the day her husband was tragically killed by two stab wounds to the upper chest. "I've got to be kinder to myself because you torture yourself thinking could've done more," says Mrs O'Toole. "Survivor guilt isn't good." It was 5pm on 12 July 2013 when a man wielding a 20-centimetre carving knife entered Bridget and Dermot O'Toole's jewellery store in Hastings. "I thought it was a customer coming in and I just got up to serve him," she said. However Mrs O'Toole, of Lyndhurst, was attacked by the armed assailant who pushed her into a glass cabinet and stabbed her several times. "He was screaming like a lunatic," she recalled. During the attack Mr O'Toole, who suffered from Parkinson's Disease, came out from the workshop to defend his wife and began wrestling with the assailant. "We were just trying to fight him off ... Dermot was desperately trying to save me." "Dermot fell over, he tripped over and he turned on him and stabbed him to death," she said. Mrs O'Toole attempted to pull the offender away from her husband and in doing so she was
further assaulted. The assailant then ran out of the shop. Mr O'Toole, 64, was fatally wounded and tragically died at the scene. Mrs O'Toole was taken to hospital where she had to undergo plastic surgery for the extensive serious stab and slash wounds and the glass shards that were embedded in her back. For her actions, Mrs O'Toole was awarded the 2018 Gold Clarke Medal during a presentation at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday 23 August. "It was a beautiful day," says Mrs O'Toole. "I was totally humbled and to be deemed worthy
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further assaulted. The assailant then ran out of the shop. Mr O'Toole, 64, was fatally wounded and tragically died at the scene. Mrs O'Toole was taken to hospital where she had to undergo plastic surgery for the extensive serious stab and slash wounds and the glass shards that were embedded in her back. For her actions, Mrs O'Toole was awarded the 2018 Gold Clarke Medal during a presentation at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday 23 August. "It was a beautiful day," says Mrs O'Toole. "I was totally humbled and to be deemed worthy of such a prestigious award I couldn't believe it." The medal is an award of The Royal Humane Society of Australasia and is the Society's highest award for the most outstanding case of bravery. Mr O'Toole was posthumously awarded the Star of Courage in 2017 - Australia's highest bravery accolades which recognises "acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril". The robber, Gavin Perry, 27, was high after taking ice and on parole at the time of the murder. He was jailed for 27 years in 2014 for the crime. Mrs O'Toole remembers her husband of 41 years as a wonderful man who was a funny, kind and loyal man."I had the best husband and we had a great life together," she said. "Life has just been horrible since."
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A man who boasted about running a “one stop super shop” drug operation with his 22-year-old nephew at a Narre Warren South home has been sentenced to jail for two years. Frank Losurdo, 50, and Dion Negrea, 23, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking during a Victorian County Court sitting on 30 June. In his sentencing remarks, Judge Gregory Lyon said the elaborate scheme, which was believed to have run between December 31, 2018 and March 13, 2019, was “more serious than the work of a couple of streetlevel dealers who trafficked just to feed their own addictions”. The court heard Negrea was initially a person of interest by police for other unrelated crimes but when investigators attended his ex-partner’s home in Cranbourne on Monday 13 March, 2019, they discovered the drug operation. Negrea wasn’t home but police raided the garage anyway, seizing methamphetamine and ecstasy tablets stamped with the Warner Bros. logo, the court heard. Police officers then went to Losurdo’s home in Narre Warren South and raided the property. There, investigators seized a number of zip lock bags containing methamphetamine, MDMA caps and 132 ecstasy tablets also stamped with the Warner Bros. logo hidden in a secret compartment inside a Pepsi bottle - worth a total of more than $20,000.The court was told police also discovered scales, large quantities of empty zip lock bags, diaries and note books detailing drug tracking, and other drug paraphernalia. A stolen Kawasaki motorbike was also seized in the raid as well as $15,531 in cash, a pistol, an extendable baton, knuckle dusters and other various stolen items. The duo was arrested on the same day the drugs were found and interviewed by police. The court heard Losurdo initially
denied ownership of the drugs or trafficking and said the cash belonged to his wife. The court heard Losurdo, a former commercial fisherman, claimed the pistol was a “spud gun” and the stolen items had been a “gift”. Negrea, a construction worker with no prior convictions, admitted the drugs found at the Cranbourne address were his but used his uncle’s house to “store things”. He also admitted to burglaries where property from these crimes had been found at Losurdo’s home. The court heard CCTV obtained from the property of drug transactions as well as encrypted messages discovered on Losurdo’s phone which were “indicative of organised drug trafficking”. In sentencing, Judge Lyon said: “It is apparent you ran your operation like a store front trafficking operation. “You were a primary shopkeeper, you were front and centre for distribution of the drugs and dealing with the customers in your trafficking operation,” Judge Lyon said of Losurdo. The court heard Negrea, who wanted to be a better role model for his son, was subjected to physical abuse by his intoxicated father and started using drugs aged 13. At 16, he dropped out of Hallam Secondary College and completed a pre-apprenticeship in mechanics at Dandenong TAFE. Negrea was placed on a 15-month CCO with drug treatment conditions. Losurdo, who started using drugs as a coping mechanism following the death as of his mother in 1993, will be eligible for parole in 14 months. When sentencing Losurdo, Judge Lyon took into consideration his early plea of guilt, expression of remorse, steps in rehabilitation, time in custody, and his good pro-social network.
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Dogs in care RSPCA Victoria has accepted a surrender of 55 mixed breed dogs - some of which will be cared for at RSPCA’s Peninsula shelter in Pearcedale. The surrender, including 37 Maltese cross Poodles, 12 Beagle crosses and seven Jack Russell Terrier crosses, was accepted from an owner who identified they were no longer able to care for them on Thursday 9 July. RSPCA will care for the 55 dogs at its Peninsula and Burwood East shelters until they are ready to find loving forever homes. All dogs are currently undergoing vet checks, behaviour assessments and will receive grooming where needed. In 2019-20 RSPCA Victoria shelters cared for more than 17,276 animals, 3252 of which were surrendered by their owners. Lisa Calleja, inspectorate team leader of RSPCA’s Major Investigations Team, said they regularly worked with owners to arrange the surrender of animals who they could not adequately care for. “People surrender their animals for a variety of reasons. The major investigations team can provide these owners with an option to surrender the ownership of their animals to RSPCA Victoria - we will ensure they are cared for and responsibly rehomed,” Ms Calleja said. “We recently secured a surrender of 55 dogs from an owner who recognised that they were not able to adequately care for the ani-
mals. This decision means that the dogs will get a second chance at living a happy, healthy life with people or families who adopt them through RSPCA Victoria.” “Giving up an animal can be an incredibly difficult decision, however sometimes it’s in the best interests of the animal. There is no shame in recognising that and asking for help when you need it.” While one function of RSPCA Victoria’s inspectorate is to prosecute acts of cruelty, it also regularly works with owners to arrange surrenders where the welfare of animals may be compromised. RSPCA will advise when the 55 surrendered dogs become available for adoption. Meanwhile, RSPCA is reaffirming that travel to care for animals is allowed during stage three restrictions after a member of the public was issued with a penalty infringement notice for travelling to feed her horse and encourages Victorians to check Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services website for confirmation. RSPCA Victoria’s Head of Inspectorate, Terry Ness, said people are required under the law to provide proper care for their animals including feed for horses and livestock and the current Covid-19 situation does not absolve them of these responsibilities.
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Improving coastal access By Brendan Rees Grants of up to $80,000 will be up for grabs for community projects to help improve coastal access and safety. Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale announced on Friday 10 July that applications had open for the Victorian Government’s $500,000 Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants program. Coastal Crown land managers, including volunteer committees of management and local governments, can apply for grants of up to $80,000 to develop and implement projects that reduce coastal risk through identification, mitigation and monitoring. Eligible projects include assessments to identify and evaluate risks, projects that treat risks and risk monitoring. “This is an excellent opportunity to make our amazing coastline even better,” Ms Crugnale said. “Some of our country’s most spectacular coastlines can be found in Victoria, which is
why it’s important we make them safe and accessible for everyone.” Previous grant recipients have used the funding to install new boardwalks and allabilities beach access ramps, replace stairs, create foreshore paths and trails as well as to support erosion management planning and coastal stability assessments. The grants are part of the Government’s $2.7 billion Building Work package, creating thousands of jobs and opportunities for Victorian businesses through and beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Through this package, the government is delivering more than $11 million to safeguard marine and coastal environments from the impacts of climate change, including $3 million for coastal infrastructure in Apollo Bay. Applications close at 4pm on Monday 17 August. To apply visit: marineandcoasts.vic.gov. au/grants/coastal-public-access-and-riskgrants.
Staying pawsitive in lockdown 2.0, that’s the plan By Narelle Coulter, Star News Group Features and Special Publications Editor Here we go again. That was the collective thought that ran through the stunned minds of Melburnians last week when it was announced that we were going back into a second lock down. Last month I wrote about my family’s experience during lockdown 1.0. The crazy juggle of remote learning and working from home that left us all exhausted and yearning for the normality that we took for granted way back in 2019. This second lockdown came as a shock. We thought the worst was behind us. I’ll admit to a few tears when the enormity of the second lockdown dawned. Thoughts of home schooling and how we struggled through it the first time and just fell over the finishing line came flooding back. The prospect of going back to the impossible juggle of working and teaching at home filled me with despair. I felt disorientated. And I was not alone. As my neighbour and I shared a last consoling glass of wine the night before the lockdown, she told me how she laid on the floor of her gym after a workout that morning and let the tears roll. Her daughter is in my son’s grade 3 class and she has two younger children under school age at home. She was exhausted at the end of the last lockdown and feels another six weeks almost insurmountable. My sister sat in a cafe and cried. There was shock in my 12 year old daughter’s eyes and her face went ashen when I broke the news. She sunk back on her bed and whispered “ I don’t like remote learning”. 10 STAR NEWS
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By dawn on the first day of lockdown 2.0 I was resigned to our fate and determined to do it differently this time. My son, an irrepressible 8 year old, told me some months ago that if he got a cat and a Nintendo Switch then 2020 would be a “goodish” year rather than a total train wreck. I am pleased to report that both his wishes have come true. On the first weekend of lock down 2.0, I had planned a getaway to Phillip Island with friends. Instead, the kids and I got as far as the Mornington Pound where we met and fell in love with a shy young feline named Felix. We had applied for countless cats online. It’s not easy getting a cat, even a stray, in the middle of an pandemic. We brought Felix home last Thursday. As my daughter gingerly carried him to the car in a cat carrier, I was reminded of the thrill and trepidation when taking newborn babies home from hospital. My children are totally in love. I love Felix too, mainly for his ability to distract the children from screens. As remote learning once again looms, I am mulling over doing that differently too. My son’s school was great last time, but I can’t face the stress of feeling like he and I have to complete the set work each day. Eight year old boys have a frustratingly short attention span and my reserve of patience was well and truly drained last lockdown. At the end of last term my son drew a semester one reflection poster. He was asked to rate remote learning. He gave it 0 out of 10. “That’s a bit harsh,” I said, the home teacher in me slightly wounded. “I just didn’t like it all mum,” he replied. This time I have plans for what I am calling
Ella and William with rescue cat, Felix. ‘organic’ learning. Instead of book work we are going to cook, take nature walks, nut out word puzzles, watch documentaries, use online resources like Crash Course for Kids and read together. After finishing Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stone last lock down, we are ready to fly away with the boy wizard again in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. My son and I are going to draw up a schedule that will keep him busy and learning but allow me to work ( hopefully). My daughter is in year 7 so all I can do is support her best I can by keeping her on schedule, cook her nourishing food and help correct her assignments.
For me this time really is about survival and ticking off the days. I plan to finish reading Wolf Hall a novel I started but didn’t finish in lock down 1.0. I got 500 pages in to the fictionalised account of Tudor England, when my local library reopened and I was sidetracked by books I had reserved way back in March. I want to clear out my wardrobe, experiment with my slow cooker, walk by the beach with my son, watch classic movies from the 80s and 90s with my daughter and bond with the cat. From my little family to yours, good luck with lockdown 2.0. We are in this together, hopefully, for the last time. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Hit and run lucky escape By Brendan Rees A man has been lucky to escape with minor injuries after his car was struck by another vehicle in Clyde, which fled the scene. Andrew Mackay was driving home and was stopped at the intersection of Fisheries Road and South Gippsland Highway when his Golf hatchback was rear-ended, about 5pm on Thursday 2 July. “He’s just whacked into the back of our Golf and reversed back and done a runner,” Mr McKay’s partner Rachel MacDonald said, who was not in the car at the time. She said the impact was so great it had forced Mr McKay’s hand to come off the steering wheel and hit the windscreen causing the glass to crack. Luckily, he was able to walk away with bruising and soreness and swelling to his hand. Mr MacKay, 31, attended Casey Hospital with the help of a family friend and was released at 4.45am the following day after undergoing X-rays and CT scans. However, the other vehicle - believed to be an older model black Ford Ranger displaying green ‘P’ plates - drove off without any attempt to stop and exchange details, Ms MacDonald said. She said the car did a U-turn and drove along Fisheries Road towards North Road. “Obviously it’s not a good intersection and I don’t think it’s very well lit either. “We just hope that this guy doesn’t do it to anyone else.” Ms MacDonald said her partner, who is a Naval instructor at HMAS Cerberus at Crib Point, had heard the sound of tyres screeching moments before his car was struck. The couple hope by sharing their story that anyone with information of the offending vehicle and the driver, believed to be in his early to mid 20s, will be able to help.
The incident caused substantial damage to the Golf Hatchback. “Because Andrew didn’t get the registration details the police said they couldn’t file a report,“ Ms MacDonald said. She said they prayed the other male driver was OK but urged him to do the right thing and come forward. The couple have contacted their insurance company but the damage bill was expected to be in excess of $10,000. “The whole boot is caved in; I had to clean it
out ... and there’s glass everywhere and it’s not pretty,” Ms MacDonald said. The airbags of the Golf were not deployed but the couple have no doubt the other driver would have felt the impact. “We’re just glad the car didn’t actually push him into the South Gippy intersection itself because that would’ve been life threatening so we’re very blessed in that respect,” Ms MacDonald said.
“His hand’s a bit battered and puffy but he’s OK. “It’s not actually how he pictured our night to go.” Ms MacDonald said she was “quite disappointed” as the Golf, a 2012 model, was of sentimental value as it was her first car. Anyone with information is urged call 0447 392 817.
No glory in website search By Brendan Rees A Cranbourne pastor says he’s offended after discovering Casey Council had removed references to faith based groups and activities from its website. Pastor Phillip Cayzer of the Turning Point Church said any references to the words ‘church’, ‘faith, ‘assembly, and ‘religion’ appeared to have been removed from the council website. “Whether its churches or mosques or any faith groups - they have all been wiped collectively,” Mr Cayzer said. “They’re selectively promoting certain groups but excluding other groups,” he said, noting his search results only found carol services and other community-based events. Mr Cayzer, who was named Star News Person of the Year in 2018, raised his concern during public question time at the council meeting on Tuesday 7 July. His question, which was read at the virtual meeting, asked council why they were “trying to mislead the residence of the City of Casey regarding the inclusiveness of faith groups within our Great city?” In response, Casey Council chair of administrators Noelene Duff said she had personally viewed the website and “can confirm there’s extensive resources that the various faith groups and local churches are contributing during the coronavirus and they are listed in quite a lot of detail on our website including contact details”. She added: “The City of Casey proudly acknowledges the richness and diversity of Casey’s faith communities, and the vital role of faith organisations in creating an inclusive and connected community for all residents.” Mr Cayzer claimed the “only reference” to the word religion was a course that had been held by the Casey U3A last year stating “spirituality transcends tribal religions”. “I’ve mentioned it three times to them (council). It’s still on their website so it’s not even relevant,” he said. “I am personally offended by it.” Mr Cayzer, who is now seeking legal advice as he believed the removal of religious refercranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Pastor Phillip Cayzer. ences was a breach of the Australian Constitution, said he was further stunned that council had taken out the prayer and multi-faith reading at the start of each council meeting and replaced it with a ‘diversity statement’ - which was “not acceptable”. Another resident expressed he was “quite distressed” after submitting a question to council at a June meeting asking why the prayer and multi-faith statement had been removed “without consultation or representation”. Ms Duff said the diversity statement “articulates our values around inclusion and diversity, including reference to the vital role that faith groups play in the community”. When addressing the U3A course, Ms Duff said it was not a council-funded program, “but rather a community event listing”. Meanwhile, Mr Cayzer said council’s response was “absolute jargon” and the removal of religious references was “not appropriate that they simply wiped things out”.
CFA are urging residents to stay in their kitchen and never leave cooking unattended.
Season for kitchen fires Residents are being reminded to not become complacent in the kitchen as cooking is the single largest cause of fire in the home. CFA Deputy Chief Officer Trevor Owen said cooking in the kitchen was the leading cause of preventable house fires and were responsible for a high level of personal injury. “These genuinely avoidable fires are an ongoing worry for firefighters who see again and again the devastating impact on families and their property,” he said. “Preventing a fire comes down to simple things like being aware of what distracts you when you’re in the kitchen and setting
a timer so you don’t forget about what’s on the stove. Mr Owen encouraged all residents to pay attention in their kitchen including cleaning their appliances that are free from grease build up and supervising children.”Small mistakes like leaving tea towels and paper towels close to the heat source can also have serious consequences,” he said. “People have an ‘it will never happen to me’ mindset, but the reality is that it does happen. “Everyone needs to pay attention to the small mistakes that can cause fires at home.” Thursday, 16 July, 2020
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Pink Floyd alumni David Gilmour releases new music.
Music now a family affair By Tania Phillips
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STICKY ONION AND CHEESE PULL APART By Tania Phillips Quick, decadent and delicious - mug cakes are all the rage at the moment and with farmers expecting a bumper year for passionfruit - this little gem will also be economical.
Method 1. Preheat oven 200C fan forced. 2. Peel, halve and thinly slice the onions. Place onto a microwave-safe plate. Cover with damp paper towel. Microwave on High/100% for 3 minutes. 3. Heat oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Drain the onions then add to the pan, sprinkle over the sugar. Cook, stirring for 10 minutes until light golden and sticky. Stir in the pizza sauce. 4. Lightly grease two baking trays. Arrange one pack of garlic bread, buttered side up on each tray. 5. Spread onion mixture evenly over top of each bread slice. Top pizzas with pepperoni, olives, then cheese.
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STICKY ONION AND CHEESE PIZZA PULL APART Makes 2 Serves 6 Prep 10 mins Cook 15 mins Ingredients
· 1 brown onion · 1 red onion, peeled · 2 tbs olive oil · 1 tbs brown sugar · 2/3 cup pizza sauce or tomato paste · 2x 270g packet garlic bread slices · 125g sliced pepperoni · 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives · 2 cups grated pizza cheese · Dressed rocket or baby spinach, to serve, optional 6. Bake for 15 minutes, swapping the trays over after 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is crisp. Serve topped with rocket or baby spinach if you like. Tip Make ahead - you can make the pizzas to the end step 3 up to 8 hours ahead. Cover and place on the fridge. Remove from the fridge 10 minutes before cooking to allow the trays to come back to room temperature. Variations; Replace the pepperoni with shaved ham and olives with chopped fresh pineapple; replace the pepperoni with 600g sliced fresh mushrooms sauteed in olive oil until soft and increase olives to 1 cup.
Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has released his first new song in five years with a little help from his family. For a man with a multi-decade career Yes I have Ghosts seems like an apt title for a new song and was a family affair with his 18-yearold daughter Romany providing vocals and harp for the track which was inspired by his wife Polly Samson’s new novel A Theatre for Dreamers. Gilmore said the song was in production earlier this year before Covid changed everything. “I was working on this song just as we went into lockdown and had to cancel a session with backing singers but, as it turned out, the solution was right here and I couldn’t be happier with the way Romany’s voice blends with mine and playing has been another revelation.” It’s not the first time one of Gilmore’s eight children have appeared with their dad with Romany’s older brother Gabriel, 23, performing piano on the song “In Any Tongue” on the 2015 album Rattle That Lock, making his recording debut. The new track, which features lyrics by Samson, was only previously available as part of the ground-breaking audiobook for her novel.
“Collaborating with David - as I have done many times over the last 30 years, writing songs for both Pink Floyd and his solo albums - we were able to bring together the worlds of literature and music to enhance the listening experience and connect with the audiences in a way which I don’t think has been done before.” Set on the idyllic Greek island of Hydra in 1960, ‘A Theatre for Dreamers’ captures the hazy, sun-drenched days of an expat bohemian community of poets, painters and musicians including a twenty-five year old Leonard Cohen. Before the Covid 19 lockdown David, Polly and family were about to take ‘A Theatre For Dreamers’ on the road for a short series of shows blending words and music. Sadly these dates have had to be postponed until June 2021 but the ‘Von Trapped Family’ as they dubbed themselves took to Facebook to live stream-adapted versions of the shows. Viewers found themselves transported to the Greek island of Hydra in 1960 with readings from the book, poetry, Q&A sessions and music from and inspired by the novel, including instrumental sections of ‘Yes, I Have Ghosts’ and songs by Leonard Cohen. ‘Yes, I Have Ghosts’ is out now.
Mysteries abound in thriller By Tania Phillips Northern NSW-based writer Kayte Nunn weaves a haunting spellbinding story in her latest novel The Silk House. The bestselling author of The Botanist Daughter returns with a story of a mysterious boarding school sheltering a centuries old secret. Australian history teacher Thea Rust arrives at the exclusive school in the British countryside only to find that she’s about to look after the first intake of girls in it’s 150-year history. Thea stays with her young charges in the Silk House - a building with a long and troubled past where shadows hide more mysteries than she cold ever imagine. Nunn weaves a tale of now and then shifting the story to the past where in the late 1700s, Rowan Caswell leaves her village to work in the home of an English silk merchant and is thrust
into a new, dangerous world where her talents for herbs and healing soon attracts attention. Meanwhile in London, Mary-Louise Stephenson lives amid the clatter of the weaving trade and dreams of becoming a silk designer - male dominated job. Arriving in the market town of Oxleigh, she brings with her a length of fabric woven with a pattern of deadly plants that will have far-reaching consequences for all the inhabitants of the silk house in this heartbreaking and atmospheric gothic mystery. Nunn is a former book and magazine editor, and the author of four previous novels, including the international bestselling The Botanist’s Daughter and The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant. The Silk House is loosely based on a house that still stands, in the town in England where she grew up. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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A proudly diverse school Hampton Park Primary School is an inclusive educational environment. The school community is proud of its diverse cultures and believe every child deserves a rich, varied and challenging educational experience. The school underwent a major upgrade in 2017 and now boasts modern facilities including a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Centre. The school offers Science, Digi Tech, STEM and PE. Teachers know that STEM skills, creativity and problem solving are the future. Prep students also participate in a perceptual motor program which helps younger students improve their eye/hand and eye/foot
help them improve how to explain their own thoughts and ideas. Grade 1-4 students participate in the Literacy Program and Reading Room 4 times a week. Targeted reading goals are set at individual student’s point of need to build decoding and comprehension skills. In Grades 5-6, this learning becomes classroom focused where students are encouraged to independently transfer the skills embedded in earlier years, into deeper learning opportunities. A comprehensive numeracy curriculum has been developed to support the consistent teaching of numeracy skills. This program
ensures there is an emphasis on basic number and place value knowledge. Students then apply this knowledge whilst participating in problem solving based, hands on activities throughout Grades P-6. All programs are complemented by access to extensive digital devices including iPad and netbooks for all levels. There is also a focus on social and emotional wellbeing in order to build resilience and maintain positive mental health for every student. Hampton Park Primary School is at 32 Somerville Road. Phone 9799 1440. - This article was contributed by Hampton Park Primary School.
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coordination, fitness, balance, locomotion and eye-tracking skills. At Hampton Park Primary School, teachers place great importance on students developing high-level literacy and numeracy skills. All Grade Prep to 4 students participate in literacy programs that provide intensive literacy support. This targeted approach has had a positive impact on achievement results over the past 6 years. For Prep this includes participating in an Oral Language program 3 days a week run by the school Speech Pathologist who works with class teachers to help students to develop the ability to understand concepts as well as
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Foot, heel and arch pain are extremely common yet there is much misinformation about these conditions often leading to a misdiagnosis, especially misdiagnosis of plantar fasciitis, resulting in incorrect or inappropriate treatment. One of Australia’s leading foot and knee pain, injury and degenerative experts and musculoskeletal podiatrists, Dr Paul Dowie from Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, provided some insight. “All foot and leg conditions need to be diagnosed and managed correctly by determining the contributing factors, not by simply addressing the symptoms,“ Dr Dowie explained. “Even your local GP, radiologist or general podiatrist may not be the best person to diagnose and treat foot and leg pain and injury, as they tend to be more generalized and nonspecific. “It’s really important to seek advice from an expert in musculoskeletal medicine and degenerative conditions pertaining to the lower limbs, for best results and long-term healing.” Over Dr Dowie’s 25 years of experience he says plantar fasciitis is one of the most common misdiagnosed foot conditions, with much misdiagnosis being due to tissue thickening evident on diagnostic scans being misinterpreted as inflammation. In such cases anti-inflammatory treatments and cortisone are often incorrectly prescribed, worsening these conditions. “Most foot and heel pain occurs when the plantar fascia (connective tissues running along the bottom of the foot), become overloaded, resulting in degeneration of the tissues and/or irritation of the nerves,“ Dr Dowie said. “Although there may be some accompanying inflammation, these conditions are not in-
The dietitians at Better Health Family Clinic are expert in explaining complex health and food issues in ways that are simple and easy to understand. We guide you towards making healthier food choices by helping you to formulate realistic nutritional goals whether it be to lose weight, reduce blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, feel healthier or just to help you build a healthy relationship with food. We will achieve this by providing you with strategies and motivation to address your health concerns including bowel concerns, diabetes, heart disease, weight management, food allergies, as well as general lifestyle and healthy eating advice. What are the makings of a healthy diet for your child? Proteins boost energy, builds muscles and supports children’s bodies to grow and repair injuries. Approximately 10-20% of calories are said to come from proteins, which they can acquire from meat and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, soy products, seafood, unsalted nuts and seeds. Protein sources your child might enjoy consuming are cheese, peanut butter and fortified foods, like cereals. Children are encouraged to eat fruits -be it fresh, canned, frozen, dried, cut up, or pureed. If they enjoy drinking fruit juice or canned fruits, ensure that it is a hundred percent pure fruit juice without added sugars. You can also include dried fruits in their lunch boxes, where one-quarter cup of dried fruit is equivalent to one cup of fruit. Like fruits, vegetables can be consumed in several forms- fresh, canned, frozen or dried. Distribute the type of vegetable you want your child to enjoy throughput the week instead of sticking to a certain type
Correct diagnosis of foot and leg pain helps in managing the condition. flammatory in nature, so are not pure plantar fasciitis and should not be treated as such. “Most foot, heel and arch pain is a result of faulty foot function or lower limb biomechanics, associated with environmental factors, and that is what needs to be treated - not inflammation. Degenerative and inflammatory conditions require very different treatment, so they must be diagnosed and treated correctly,” he added. For expert advice about any foot, knee or leg pain, book an in-clinic appointment with Dr Dowie at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Berwick, or a Telehealth, online or telephone appointment. Call 1300 328 300 to book.
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Junior sport called off By Nick Creely AFL South East (AFLSE) has announced the decision to cancel all of its junior football competitions across the region in 2020, joining fellow metropolitan leagues in making a joint call. AFLSE was left with no alternative but to cancel football across the Frankston and Districts Junior Football League (FDJFL), South East Juniors (SEJ) and AFL South East Top-Age (AFLSETA) after the State Government announcement from Premier Daniel Andrews that metropolitan Melbourne would return to a Stage 3 lockdown from last Wednesday, 8 July. All community sport is banned for the duration of the lockdown (at least six weeks) - effectively ending all forms of competition and training until Wednesday, 19 August at the earliest. Given the statement from the Premier, and the current Covid-19 outbreak across Victoria, AFLSE decided that the current environment isn’t conducive to hosting safe and meaningful competitions this year. Joining fellow metropolitan leagues - the Northern Football Netball League, Eastern Football Netball League, Essendon District Football League and Western Region Football League - AFL South East issued a joint-statement explaining the reasons behind the decision. “The common view was shared that cancelling all competitions for the 2020 season was the only viable decision in the best interest of all clubs, participants, and the wider community,” the statement read. “All leagues and their member clubs have a clear obligation to prioritise the health and safety of all participants and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as a duty to minimise the burden on all club volunteers
AFL South East announced the cancellation of all of its junior competitions for 2020. 183965 Picture: ROB CAREW during this unprecedented time. “The leagues are committed to working closely with their member clubs, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria to manage the associated issues related to the cancellation of all 2020 competitions and working towards a return to play next season. “We wish to take this opportunity to thank all clubs, players, parents, volunteers, officials, umpires and league partners for their patience, support and understanding throughout these challenging times. “Please stay safe and we urge all associated with our respective communities to heed the advice and regulations in place by order of the State Government.”
AFL Victoria’s head of south east Victoria, Richard Black, said the decision was a disappointing one to make, but the clear priority was the health and safety of the community. “Whilst we are disappointed to cancel junior football this year, the health and well-being of the community has always been our top priority,” he said. “Covid-19 has presented a very unique set of circumstances and we need to ensure that our participants and volunteers emerge from this pandemic in a healthy state. “We look forward to working with our clubs to create a safe and healthy environment for all members and volunteers as we put plans in place for 2021.”
AFLSE chief operating officer Shaun Connell thanked all junior clubs for the important role they have played throughout the challenging Covid-19 journey so far. “The last few months have been unprecedented in terms of managing community sport and I would like to thank the leaders of our clubs for being engaged in the process,” he said. “All clubs understand the associated challenges and impact that Covid-19 has had and were very open and balanced with their views. Both AFLSE and the clubs have a clear obligation to protect participants, volunteers, officials, umpires, supporters, and their families during these times.” In other local football and netball news, the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) last Thursday also announced its decision to abandon the 2020 season for all junior football and netball. A statement on the competition’s Facebook page read, in part: “Whilst this announcement will understandably disappoint many, half of the league’s clubs have been directly impacted by the return to Covid-19 related Stage 3 conditions. In dealing with the uncertainty beyond the six-week lockdown period, it was agreed that a clear direction from the league to its members, volunteers and supporters was needed regarding the 2020 season. This now gives the ability for all those involved in the WGFNC to turn their focus towards the 2021 competition, which promises to be the best build-up to a season in years. From now until then, clubs may choose to organise practice matches amongst themselves, should the restrictions permit them to be played and AFL Gippsland will assist those clubs in any way possible.”
Outer East cancels 2020 seasons due to Covid-19 By sports editor Russell Bennett Following last Tuesday’s Victorian State Government announcement that all metropolitan local government areas - including the Yarra Ranges, Cardinia, and Casey - would return to Level 3 restrictions and a lockdown for the next six weeks, AFL Outer East cancelled all its football and netball competitions for 2020. In a statement released by AFL Outer East chairman Tony Mitchell and region general manager Aaron Bailey, it was made clear that the region has a responsibility to its community, clubs, and participants “to provide clarity in such uncertain times, to prioritise health and safety in our community, and to minimise the significant burden and stress on our volunteer network”. Mitchell and Bailey continued: “We understand that we will have many disappointed footballers, netballers, coaches, and community following this news. “The staff and commission of AFL Outer East share this disappointment. As a community we are passionate about football, netball, our clubs, and competition, but we face an unprecedented situation, beyond any of our control. “Our position has been throughout this process that we would exhaust every avenue to return to football and netball this year, until a return was no longer possible. We feel we have done this, however with no guarantee of a return post lock down, continuing to hold off for a return would be irresponsible on our behalf and unfair on our community.” The Star News reported about a fortnight ago on the Outer East’s decision to cancel its senior football season, and last week’s State Government announcement of a return to a Stage 3 lockdown left it with no choice but to pull the pin on the rest of its competitions. Community sport is not allowed under Stage 3 rules. Looking ahead to 2021, AFL Outer East is keen on ensuring that participants in “transition” age groups can enjoy their final year 20 STAR NEWS
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There won’t be junior or senior footy or netball played in the AFL Outer East region in 2020. 198311 with their team mates and clubs, before moving into Saturday, open-age football. Therefore, Mitchell and Bailey announced that AFL Outer East has transitioned to odd age core age groups - under-9s, 11s, 13s, 15s, 17s, and 19s - from 2021. “This move will see our football and netball age groups align, as well as enable us to have all participants in development/talent age groups playing in the same age groups moving forward,” the statement read. In regards to player registrations, AFL Outer East is offering two options for participants who’ve already paid their registration fees for season 2020 - a refund of the fee to the participant, or the player registration fee being provided to the club. The process of refunding registration fees will begin in August, once all fees and completed registrations have been audited and confirmed.
According to AFL Outer East, “Netball Victoria have advised that they will be making a decision on their process for VNAs over the next few months”. AFL Outer East has announced it will be working with all clubs over the coming months to provide support and guidance through such a challenging period - adding that a particular focus will be on ensuring that the region’s volunteers and committees are well-supported. Outer East also announced that it will look to provide development programs for football, netball, and umpiring through the spring and summer. “We will utilise the lockdown period to develop programs, events, and days for our junior participants to participate in, and engage with through the off-season,” the statement read.
AFL Outer East thanked all its clubs, volunteers, officials, umpires, players, sponsors, commercial partners, and the broader community for its support and cooperation through such unprecedented times. “We are immensely proud of the way our clubs, community and staff have met this challenge head on,” Mitchell said. “Though disappointed there will be no football or netball in 2020, we now shift our focus to returning bigger and better in season 2021. “Please stay safe and we urge all associated with our respective communities to heed the advice and regulations in place by order of the State Government. “We all have a role to play in ensuring that our community remains safe and healthy and that we can all return to football and netball in season 2021.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Important trio signs on By Nick Creely The Southside Flyers have secured the signatures of three of their most important players in the WNBL, with star trio Sara Blicavs, skipper Jenna O’Hea and star shooting guard Bec Cole re-committing for WNBL 2020/21. Blicavs - who was a major part of the Flyers’ stunning grand final push - said the hunger to go one better this season is one of the major reasons to once again suit up for the team. “Signing with the Flyers again was a nobrainer,“ she told the club’s website. “The culture and the professionalism this team brings, mixed with the happiness, joy and fun I get from being involved with this wonderful club just made my decision so easy. ”I’m super excited to get things going with Southside and hopefully this year you’ll see us go one better and win the championship. I was incredibly disappointed in the loss of the grand final, as we all were, which if anything, has only made us hungrier.“ Flyers coach Cheryl Chambers is thrilled Blicavs is staying with the Flyers and believes that the best is yet to come from her. “Sara had a fantastic 2019/20 season, but we really think her best is still to come,“ she explained. “She can knock (down) the three, shoots the pull-up, and is also improving her get-to-therack options. “I’m delighted to have her playing for the Flyers in the upcoming season. She’s a vibrant, happy person as well as an extremely hard worker and a pleasure to coach.“ Cole, who had an excellent debut year in the inaugural Southside season, is also ready and raring to go after signing on. “I loved my first season with the Flyers - it was not just about the on-court success, it was such a great team and group of teammates to be around,“ she said.
“We enjoyed the season; it was hard work but also a lot of fun and I feel very fortunate to be part of the Flyers. “Unfortunately the on-court success didn’t carry through the grand final series but, while disappointing, just adds to the desire in 20-21. “Now it is about working hard and going one better this season.“ Cole was runner-up in the WNBL MVP and was selected in the All-Star five while playing for the Dandenong Rangers in 2019, and continued her terrific form and was selected in the Opals’ squad for the Tokyo Olympics. Inspirational captain O’Hea will also go around again in 2020/21, with the highly-successful Australian star on top of her game as she enters yet another season. A dual-WNBL championship player, O’Hea has played both in the WNBA and for Australia’s national team, which she previously captained. Chambers said she was absolutely delighted to have O’Hea on for another season, and hopes that the champion player can once again lead her side to great heights. “We are obviously thrilled Jenna has committed to the Flyers for the upcoming season,“ Chambers said. “We all know what a great player she is (she’s) an important player for our team and she is also a wonderful leader. A true role model, her work on and off the court sets the standards and tone for everyone at the Flyers.” The Flyers’ 12-player roster for the upcoming season must be finalised before the first round in late November, with the WNBL season to tip-off on the weekend of 20 to 22 November, with the grand final series to be played from 25 to 31 March in 2021.
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VFL season abandoned By Nick Creely
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The Dandenong Stingrays and Gippsland Power are hoping to still get on the field in 2020. 195934 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS With the VFL season done and dusted, there are still doubts over the potential of a season start of the NAB League, which was slated to begin on 22 August, and was announced only days prior to the six-week lockdown. However, with regional areas of Victoria exempt from the lockdown, and the NAB League already set to split its 12 clubs into Metro and Country divisions, there is still a chance that could still feature as planned, with options for the metropolitan clubs to still be assessed. It would give AFL clubs a small window of opportunity to get a look at potential players before the AFL National and Rookie drafts. Local NAB League clubs, the Dandenong Stingrays and Gippsland Power - alongside the Bendigo Pioneers, Murray Bushrangers, GWV Rebels and Geelong Falcons - form part of the Country division. The APS private school competition in Victoria has also been postponed indefinitley.
QUIZ NUMBER 1722 1. WHO has kicked the most career AFL goals? 2. WHO won more Wimbledon singles tennis titles — Rod Laver or John Newcombe? 3. WHICH cricketer captained three states in the Sheffield Shield? 4. WHO in 1912 became Australia’s first female Olympic gold medallist? 5. WHICH Aussie scored a stunning win over world number 1 Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014? 6. WITH which English soccer club did the legendary George Bestmake his name? 7. WHICH West Indian cricket star went 58 Test innings before recording his first ‘duck’? 8. WHAT colour card does a soccer referee show a player if he is sending him off? 9. WHICH Australian made an unsuccessful challenge on world boxing middleweight champion Carlos Monzon’s crown in 1974? 10. WHICH AFL star kicked over 100 goals in a season three times for South Melbourne? 11. IN what year did Kiwi score a memorable Melbourne Cup win? 12. WHICH is the only Olympics at which Australia failed to win a medal? 13. WHO pushed his car over the finish line to win the World Drivers’ Championship in 1959? 14. WHICH English cricketer led a rebel tour to South Africa early in 1990? 15. WHICH cricket-playing nation went 44 Tests without a win between 1929 and 1955? 16. WHICH star batsman was dropped from the Aussie cricket team late in 2005 only to come back and become vice-captain? 17. WHO beat Australia’s Greg Norman in a play-off for the 1984 US Open golf title? 18. OF what duration are rounds in professional boxing matches? 19. WHICH Australian Olympic cycling champion died tragically in a road race in 1958? 20. WHICH Australian cricketer took 16 wickets in his very first Test match?
ANSWERS: 1. Tony Lockett 2. Rod Laver 3. Dirk Wellham 4. Fanny Durack 5. Nick Kyrgios 6. Manchester United 7. Clive Lloyd 8. Red 9. Tony Mundine 10. Bob Pratt 11. 1983 12. St Louis in 1904 13. Jack Brabham 14. Mike Gatting 15. New Zealand 16. Michael Clarke 17. Fuzzy Zoeller 18. Three minutes 19. Russell Mockridge 20. Bob Massie
The VFL has officially been abandoned for 2020 after a meeting held with the remaining clubs last Wednesday, 8 July. While the Casey Demons pulled the pin on the season only a few days earlier, becoming the first VFL club to do so, AFL Victoria scrapped its plans for a 1 August start to the season due to the worsening health conditions in the Victorian community. With metropolitan Melbourne returning to Stage 3 restrictions for six weeks after a sharp spike in Covid-19 cases, AFL Victoria acknowledged that getting a season up and running would be too great a task. AFL Victoria is continuing to meet with VFLW clubs to progress the 2020 VFLW Super Series, with the new-look format aiming to still be held in September, but will only do so based off State Government advice in regards to returning to play and train in a safe envrionment. AFL head of talent and state league competitions Tristan Salter said the decision was incredibly difficult. After consultations with the VFL clubs and a variety of scenarios being considered, it simply proved too great a challenge. “All levels of the game across Victoria have been impacted by the health pandemic this year and the second wave of restrictions has made it difficult to conduct a fair and equitable season while preserving the integrity of the VFL competition,“ Salter said. “We acknowledge this is very disappointing news for the players, coaches, officials, volunteers and fans of the VFL Competition and commend every VFL club who has worked tirelessly to ensure a united approach to the outcome of the 2020 season. “Following the updated restrictions announced by Victoria State Government, we explored many scenarios as to how we could still proceed with a condensed season in a non-traditional format. Ultimately it provided too great a challenge for all involved.”
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Jungle drums are beating By Russell Bennett At a time when the community has had to go largely without the thrill of cheering on its local sporting heroes, Jungle Edge - one of the region’s favourite horses - has provided genuine reason to smile. Cranbourne-based pair, trainer Mick Bell and jockey Jade Darose are just two of the key local cogs driving Jungle Edge, which thrived in the heavy conditions to win the feature at Caulfield on Saturday, the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes over 1100 metres. It’s hard to imagine a more popular win, and Bell told the Star News just why - with connections to local footy clubs including Cranbourne, Devon Meadows, Pakenham, Kooweerup, and Garfield. One of Jungle Edge’s owners is none other than one of the greatest local footy players to ever step foot on to a field in the south-east Cranbourne spearhead Marc Holt. “And he’s got connections to Devon Meadows footy club, which I was involved in; and I grew up in Kooweerup and he’s got connections with the Kooweerup footy club; he’s got connections with the Pakenham footy club and the Garfield footy club... he’s just followed everywhere,” Bell explained. “He’s just made us all feel a little bit more normal in very abnormal times. “He’s a fantastic horse, and he always has a red-hot go. “People have followed his journey all the way through. A lot of times, when he’s run placings in big races, he’s paid $8 for the place, so anyone who’s followed him would be so far in front over such a long time. He’s brought the quaddie home that many times it’s not funny!” The nine-year-old put in another vintage display on Saturday, with Darose on board, to claim the $76,800 to-the-winner Sir John Monash by three quarters of a length from Godolphin runner Viridine - boosting his career prizemoney to over $1.75m. Bell is the first to admit that Saturday’s conditions suited his charge perfectly. “Everyone has themselves convinced that 22 STAR NEWS
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Jade Darose was all smiles after her win in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes. as soon as it rains, he’s going to win for sure,” he said with his trademark laugh. “It doesn’t quite work like that, of course, but you’d almost think that’s true!” Bell explained that every time Jungle Edge runs, he stops connections and race fans alike throughout the south east in their tracks - even Holt, himself. “There was one time he won where Holty had already kicked eight or nine, and it came over the electronic scoreboard at Cranbourne that he’d won, and Holty fist pumped the air and kicked another two!” Bell said. “There’ve been times where the horse has been racing and the crowd will turn away from watching the game and go in and watch the race on the TV in the social rooms. “He’s just that kind of horse. The whole thing is a feel good story, but it’s just amazing exactly how much of a feel good story it really is.” And Bell knows better than anyone just how closely Jungle Edge’s fortunes are followed. “A lot of my family live in Bendigo these days, and one of my brothers is a copper up there,” he said. “The cops have a punters club, and they don’t know anything about racing but they just keep backing Jungle Edge. “It’ll be one guy’s turn and they’ll have a couple of hundred dollars they have to bet
with, and they’ll put the lot on him or take him in a trifecta. Let’s just say I think I’m right if I get a ticket up that way now!” Bell said, with Saturday’s result, Jungle Edge has now saluted a handful of times at Group 3 level - in addition to numerous placings in Group 1 and Group 2 races. “That’s the thing about this horse - he always brings his ‘A’ game,” Bell said. “He very rarely runs poorly. He jumps, puts himself right there, and has a go. “With his style of racing - the heavier it gets, he doesn’t go any slower and it makes hard for the other horses to run him down. “That’s the basic formula, and it’s just turned out that he’s never won on a good track but he never saw a good track until he was in open class. He’s done things like run second to Redzel on a Good 4 and they broke the old Randwick record. “He’s run against so many good horses there’s always some champion he runs into, but he sees them off. Most of them are retired or have gone to stud by now.” Bell explained his charge’s longevity. “Because I look for the soft and wet tracks, it’s a lot easier on their legs and so that’s probably some of it,” he said. “I never got him until he was five (and) he was well into his four-year-old year before he kicked off his career. “It’s just an absolutely amazing horse with an even more amazing story. “When I first got him and he just started winning down here my wife (Bev) was still alive and she was fighting breast cancer, and he won a couple of races where she was able to go along. He’s just a real spirit-lifter, and now he’s doing it for the whole of Victoria. “There are other parts to his story that people don’t know, too. “When we bought the horse, there was a guy named Ian Daire who went in it and he didn’t tell his wife. “It had one more start up there for the Stricklands before we bought him down and unfortunately he died suddenly of a heart at-
tack, so Ian never got to see the horse race down here. “His family found out they were the owners of a horse, and they’ve raced with that share. “He’s just brought so much joy to people, this horse. I don’t say this likely - he’s like a gift from God.” And Bell was full of praise for his longtime stable rider Darose for finally getting the chance to win on Jungle Edge. “I trained part-time from 22 until my early 40s, and then I had a 14-year break but in the five years I’ve been back with the license she’s been my regular track rider,” Bell said. “It just didn’t work out that she was ever on the horse early days, and then it was hard to get her on the horse because of the types of races he ran in. “She’s always been my stable rider for my other horses, and I’d promised her a ride on Edge before he was finished but it wasn’t looking like it was ever going to happen. “She stuck solid and now she rides him the best out of anyone.” After Jungle Edge’s latest win on Saturday, Bell brought up the intriguing prospect of what just might happen if he was given a chance in the latest race that’s captured the nation’s attention - The Everest. “The ATC (Australian Turf Club) hold a slot and what I’m bucking for is to try and convince them to give him their slot because of all the publicity and the story that’d go with it,” he said. “I’ve seen the race develop because I’ve been there for every Everest so far. The race has captured the imagination of Sydney, so to even get a runner in it is a big thing, but one fault it has is that it’s seen to be a bit elitist. If the 12 best sprinters run in it, we’re there for sure but that doesn’t necessarily work out to that. “I like Sydney, but they’re very parochial up there so I’m teasing them a bit. “If the ATC gives us a slot, I’ll change his colours to the big V’s! Let them beat us. “I know if he runs in it he’ll run ok - it’s just about getting a chance.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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