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Virus hits worker By Jessica Anstice

A Woolworths supermarket worker in Officer has tested positive for coronavirus. Hospital will be tested as a precautionary measure after an employee tested positive. Hospital CEO Dan Weeks said the employee had been following all the correct procedures and hadn’t been at work since Saturday 4 July. As of Tuesday 14 July, eight active cases of coronavirus were recorded in the Cardinia Shire, while Casey detected 29 and Baw Baw three.

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A Woolworths supermarket worker in Officer tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday 14 July. The team member was working on Saturday 4 July from 9am to 2pm at Arena Shopping Centre and did not present with any symptoms of illness at the time. They are now in self-isolation. In a notice to customers at the front entrance, Woolworths stated that the store already has high standards of cleaning and hygiene in place. As an extra precautionary measure, the store was closed overnight and underwent a detailed deep clean on Tuesday 14 July. “The wellbeing of our customers, team and communities is our highest priority, and in line with the public health advice, we are taking all necessary steps to ensure ongoing safety in our stores,” the statement read. “If you have been shopping in our store since Saturday 4 July and become unwell in the next two weeks please contact the Department of Health hotline.” The large supermarket chain has special Covid-19 leave top-up provisions in place to ensure no team members will be financially disadvantaged based on their employment status or availability of personal leave if they contract the virus or are required to self-isolate. “We’re making contact with our Officer Arena team members and will provide our full support to those required to self-isolate in line with advice from the health authorities,” a Woolworths spokesperson said. “While the risk of transmission to customers and team members is low, the safety and wellbeing of the local community is our priority. “Customers and team members should be assured they can continue to safely shop and work at our Officer Arena supermarket.” A St Francis Xavier College student from the Beaconsfield campus also tested positive for the virus. The senior student - who does not having siblings attending the school - was infectious

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Spoonville in town By Mitchell Clarke The quirky Spoonville saga has made its way to Pakenham - and a brand new community of spoons have set up shop outside the Cardinia Cultural Centre. The ‘Spoonville’ trend - which was born out of Winnersh, England - was created to improve mental health by simply making people happy as they were out and about during daily exercise. Longwarry local Junelle Wilson, formerly of Scotland, came across the initiative from her friend, Helen, who began a Scottish Spoonville. The Longwarry site was the first of its kind in Australia and within weeks has grown to include sites in Pakenham, Garfield and Drouin - with Nar Nar Goon and Beaconsfield to soon join the list. “Spoonville helped so many children families and communities during lockdown number one and we sincerely hope it helps those in Melbourne who are having to face this a second time,” Ms Wilson explained. Cardinia Art Society President Jillian Ronald came across the initiative in the Gazette several weeks ago and thought Pakenham needed its very own Spoonville community. The art society threw their support behind the initiative and have since been providing spoons for people to get involved and make their own quirky character. “Its great to see the Spoonville Community grow,” Ms Ronald said. “People are very creative, and the characters cannot help but bring a smile to those who pass by. “Everyone is welcome to join in ... the idea is that you can plant your spoon character into the Spoonville community on your daily exercise.” So far, Spoonville families have taken up of-

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Spoonville comes to the Cardinia Cultural Centre. Picture: CARDINIA ART SOCIETY ficial residence at the Cardinia Cultural Centre entrance and near the pier in Lakeside. But in some troubling news out of Spoonville HQ, Mr Minion Spoon has reported his friend, the blue penguin, has gone missing. “All his friends are concerned that he may have been taken by foxes or kidnapped. If anyone finds Blue Penguin, he may require first aid and then he can be returned to his friends near the pier,” Mr Minion Spoon said. To follow the growth of Spoonville, visit the Cardinia Art Society Facebook page or the official Spoonville International Facebook page.

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Cardinia Highway Patrol officers intercepting a driver in the emergency lane of the Princes Freeway were forced to “jump out of the way” of a driver who failed to slow to 40 kilometres. Police were in the process of pulling over an allegedly speeding driver in a Holden Commodore - travelling at 140 kilometres in a 100 kilometre zone through Berwick - just after 1am on Sunday 7 July. A 22-year-old Officer man was receiving the news he’d be losing his license, along with a $620 fine, when a Volkswagen Passat is alleged to have sped past the parked vehicles at about 100 kilometres per hour. The driver of the Volkswagen - a 46-year-old Officer man - was later intercepted by officers along the Princes Freeway in Beaconsfield. He claimed to be unaware of the widely recognised rule - which requires motorists to slow to 40 kilometres per hour when passing a stationary emergency service vehicle in an emergency lane. The man was slapped with a $289 fine for unlawfully passing a stationary police vehicle which was displaying flashing blue and red lights. In a Facebook post, Victoria Police reiterated the importance of all motorists slowing to 40 kilometres when passing parked emergency service vehicles.

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The 4’11” pocket rocket said she found her height to be somewhat of a disadvantage in some of the challenges throughout the game.

Upon entering the competition, she kept somewhat of a low profile - but as the show goes on, her screen time goes up.

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Sarah’s successful run Pakenham’s very own reality TV star, Sarah McDougal, has made it into the final five in the Big Brother game. The criminology student first made an appearance on national TV five weeks ago and has recently spoken to Pakenham Officer Star News about her time so far as a housemate in the Big Brother house. The 19-year-old has a genuine personality, is easy-going, optimistic and friendly - meaning forming relationships with others in the house has come natural to her. Describing herself as self-motivated, more confident than what people might realise and the epitome of a ‘normal’ person, Sarah entered the house as a force of energy. Upon entering the competition, she kept somewhat of a low profile - but as the show goes on, her screen time goes up and she proves to be one of the strongest alliances in the Big Brother house. “I wouldn’t have entered this game without a strict and foolproof plan,” she revealed. “I knew that being the youngest in the

house would definitely be a barrier at getting people to listen to me or follow what ideas I have. So I wanted to use it as an advantage. “Throughout the entire game I played that ‘younger sister’ role - fixating myself in every alliance, making those strong relationships and making everyone feel the need to protect me. “I’m definitely one of the biggest social threats that have walked through those doors.” As the show was pre-filmed, Sarah is still adjusting to being recognised on a regular basis by Big Brother fans at Bunnings Warehouse - her workplace in Pakenham. “At work every customer is asking me for photos and autographs,” she said. “The attention is so much more positive than what I was expecting. You do get your share of trolls, but other than that everyone is so loving. “I would have never thought that people would actually think of me as being famous. Crazy!” For the full story, grab a copy of this week’s Pakenham Gazette and turn to page 16.

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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 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.

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Ex-mayor Sam Aziz with Lucy Turnbull, wife of former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. 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 Morrison, 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”.

Sam Aziz with then treasurer Scott Morrison, LaTrobe MP Jason Wood and then Cardinia mayor Brett Owen. 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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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.”

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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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Pooches find a new home 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 animals. 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

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Learning to stay pawsitive 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 lock down 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 lock down and feels another six weeks almost insurmountable.

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Ella and William with rescue cat, Felix. 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 side-

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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.

For senior students, temperatures are the biggest test By Mitchell Clarke and Jessica Anstice The majority of students across Cardinia and Casey will learn from home for term three, as senior students returning to the classroom face daily temperature checks in the morning. Following the advice of Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Brett Sutton, students in Prep to Year 10 will learn at home from Monday 20 July until at least 19 August. Students enrolled in VCE and VCAL subjects, or whose parents and carers cannot work from home, and those attending local specialist schools - will return to the classroom from Monday 13 July. More than 14,000 non-contact infrared thermometers will be given to government, independent and Catholic schools across metropolitan Melbourne and any onsite student who returns a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius or above will be required to go home. Premier Daniel Andrews said these arrangements would “significantly reduce” the movement of more than 700,000 students, as well as their parents and guardians, across metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire. “Keeping kids home from school was a vital part of slowing the spread of coronavirus before, and it will be vital to our efforts again,” Mr Andrews said. All students at schools based in Baw Baw Shire Council or South Gippsland Shire Council areas will return to face-to-face schooling as scheduled on Monday 13 July. Schools under the Diocese of Sale located within Casey and Cardinia - including St Francis Xavier College, Columba Catholic Primary in Bunyip and St Patrick’s in Pakenham - will return to remote schooling from 20 July. Students in Year 11 and 12 will continue face-to-face learning, as will Year 10 students attending schools for VCE or VCAL classes. “Students whose parents cannot work from home will be able to attend school to pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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Year 10 student Ebony Clay and Year 7 student Shannon Clay are among Cardinia Shire students set to return to flexible and remote learning. 207613 undertake remote schooling, as will vulnerable students and those with additional learning needs,” a Diocese of Sale spokesperson said. Schools outside of Casey and Cardinia - including St Ita’s Primary in Drouin and Marist-Sion College in Warragul - will return to physical classes as normal on 13 July. Students from Casey or Cardinia who attend these schools will be required to have their temperature checked every morning. “We pray for all members of our community, as together we face the challenges of this pandemic,” a Diocese of Sale spokesperson added. Meanwhile, Beaconhills College’s Pakenham and Berwick campuses reopened on Tuesday 14 July for Year 10-12 students, while Prep to Year 9 students began learning from home. A blended learning program will also be provided on campus for children of essential workers.

“The College has emailed all families and will continue to update our College community on any new developments announced by the State Government,” headmaster Tony Sheumack said. Heritage College will extend the school holiday period for year levels Prep-Year 10 from Tuesday 14 July to Friday 17 July, with students to recommence studies from Monday 20 July. Senior students - and any Year 10 students undertaking VCE subjects - recommenced classes on campus as per the original return to school date. Round two of remote learning at John Henry Primary School will include learning packs for foundation to Grade 3 students and Google classroom tasks for Grade 4 to 6 students. “After completing one-on-one student and teacher assessment meetings at the end of the last remote learning, and seeing the growth of all students in many aspects of

their education, we are very confident that our staff, students and parents will do an amazing job once again,” principal Tanya Roberts said. “We are very lucky to have such a positive community at John Henry Primary School who always look at the positives in situations.” Meanwhile, staff at Pakenham Springs Primary School are confident about their ability to provide a high quality learning program remotely. “We were able to reflect on the learnings of the previous remote learning period and make some minor changes based on feedback from students, staff and parents,” principal Renee Cotterell said. “While our students are disappointed about not returning to the physical classroom, we know that they have the resilience to make it through this next challenge and return to school, when it is safe to do so, in a positive mindset ready for the remainder of the year. “Our staff are working hard to make sure all students are catered for and that we support all families in maintaining solid routines, positive learning habits and healthy mindsets.” Thursday, 16 July, 2020

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COVID-19 update “It’s now more important than ever that we continue to work together and follow the advice from health authorities to help slow the spread of coronavirus.”

A message from the Mayor “The Victorian Government’s recent announcement to reinstate stage 3 ‘stay at home’ restrictions may not be the news we wanted to receive. “We understand that the latest announcement may be disappointing and may feel like a setback – for our community, our businesses, and our community groups. We are advocating strongly for additional support for our businesses as a result of the latest restrictions and are supporting our community and sporting groups to get through this. “It’s now more important than ever that we continue to work together and follow the advice from health authorities to help slow the spread of coronavirus.

“Please continue to follow the state guidelines and stay at home for the health and safety of yourself, your loved ones and the wider community. “Council is following and supporting state health requirements, and we express our sincere gratitude to all of the health and support teams working so hard in the best interests of our community. “We are also grateful for all community members who have been tested, and to everyone who continues to do the right thing by following the guidelines that are in place. “Please continue to take care of yourselves and each other.” Cr Jeff Springfield Mayor, Cardinia Shire Council

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• Shopping for food or other essential items • To provide caregiving, for compassionate reasons or for medical treatment • For exercise (outdoor exercise only, with only one other person or members of your household) • Work or study, if you cannot work or study from home. Otherwise, you must stay home.

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Testing locations For the latest information regarding operating hours and testing locations: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested-coronavirus-covid-19

Coronavirus Online Help Hub If you’re after more resources or information, would like our dedicated ‘call back’ team to contact you to assist in finding or understanding relevant information or support, are experiencing financial hardship or seeking relief, contact us on 1300 787 624 or visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Changes to Council services and facilities In line with the latest restrictions, there have been some changes to Council services and facilities. Parks and playgrounds • Playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gym equipment and BBQs are closed. • Emerald Lake Park is open to visitors, but with some changes. • Mt Cannibal Reserve is closed • Remember to follow guidelines regarding 1.5 metre physical distancing and maximum gathering numbers.

Cardinia Cultural Centre Cardinia Cultural Centre is closed (Vista Cafe is open for takeaway and delivery).

Leisure facilities • Cardinia Life (including the pools, fitness classes and the gym) is closed. • Sports stadiums (including Cardinia Life and Officer Community Hub) are closed. • Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre is open for book-a-court bookings only, with a maximum of two players per court.

We’re still here to help! Our Customer Service Centre at Officer may be temporarily closed, but you can still contact us by phone or email, or access a range of online services via our website.

For full details and the most up-to-date information: Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

Libraries All library branches are closed. www.cclc.vic.gov.au Youth Services Young people can still get support from our Youth Services team over the phone on 1800 496 884 (8.30am-5pm) or email myplace@cardinia.vic.gov.au

Latest information For the latest information regarding changes to services and facilities, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/servicechanges

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Man pulled from blaze 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 sixties to safety. “Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes and wearing breathing apparatus, entered the property to search for any occupants,” a Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

“Firefighters rescued a man from the 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.

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ATO zeroes in on fraud The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is building on its significant efforts zeroing in on fraud and schemes designed to take advantage of the government’s Covid-19 stimulus package. This includes JobKeeper, early release of superannuation, and boosting cash flow for employers. ATO Deputy Commissioner Will Day said that with so many Australians impacted by Covid-19, the ATO’s priority is to ensure payments get to those who need them. “We know the overwhelming majority of Australians are honest, and we’ve worked hard help to those people who are impacted by COVID-19 as quickly as possible,” he said. “We also have an important role to ensure the integrity of the stimulus measures and when we uncover fraud or people seeking to exploit them, we’ll take action, as we know the community would expect us to do.” To ensure the integrity of the tax and superannuation systems, the ATO has access to a large number of data sources that it uses to assess the risk of inappropriate behaviour. These sources include Single Touch Payroll, income tax returns, and information reported to us by super funds, as well as data from various thirdparty sources. The community also offers the ATO valuable information where there may be suspected wrongdoing. “We’ve established a confidential tip-off line and we take all information referred to us seriously. If members of the community are concerned that someone is doing the wrong thing, they should tell us about it by completing a tip-off form online at ato.gov.au/tipoff or by calling 1800 060 062,” Mr Day said. The ATO has also made it clear it will not tolerate illegal behaviour or development of

“It is much better to come forward to make a voluntary disclosure than waiting to be audited. If in doubt on how to proceed, we recommend seeking the advice of a tax professional.” Mr Day also reminded the community to protect their identities and be vigilant of scammers at this time. “If you receive a text message or e-mail stating that your myGov details have been changed, or that you have applied for early release of super and you have not, don’t ignore these messages: check your myGov, call the ATO or your super fund to make sure your identity has not been compromised. But don’t click on any links – one technique used by scammers to steal your information is to mock-up messages which appear to be from the ATO.” What’s on the ATO’s radar? JobKeeper The ATO’s compliance efforts for JobKeeper are focused on ensuring that: entities meet the eligibility requirements in relation to business income entities are claiming for eligible employees eligible business participants are correctly making claims entities are not manipulating their turnover in order to satisfy the decline in turnover test The ATO has also published advice warning of the types of JobKeeper schemes that it regards as high-risk and are likely to attract its attention. Early release of superannuation Behaviours that attract the ATO’s attention in relation to the early release of superannuation measure include: applying when there is no change to your regular salary, wage, or employment information artificially arranging your affairs to meet the eligibility criteria making false statements or fraudulent attempts to meet the eligibility criteria withdrawing and re-contributing super for a tax advantage – this could not only trigger anti-avoidance rules but also result in additional taxes and impact your eligibility for a super co-contribution. Boosting cash flow for employers The ATO is on the lookout for employers who have entered a scheme which is designed to: artificially restructure businesses to gain access to the cash flow boost artificially changing the character of payments to salary or wages to maximise the cash flow boost inflating reported withholding amounts to maximise the cash flow boost resurrecting dormant entities or phoenixing making false statements or fraudulent attempts to create an entitlement. Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT)

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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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managing the physical effects of diabetes. Exercise helps to: Make insulin work more effectively Maintain a healthy weight Lower your blood pressure Reduce your risk of heart disease “Simply adding 30-60 minutes of exercise each day will improve blood sugars and often lead to less medication being required,” added Mr Kelly. Those living with diabetes also face a mental challenge each day, and the theme of this year’s awareness week highlights the mental anxiety of coping with a diagnosis of diabetes. “Most with type 2 diabetes have seen many health professionals over the years regarding their condition, and the only change they have seen is a reduction in health and an increase in medications. This has a great effect on their mental health. All the patient needs are some quick results to build their confidence, and support without judgement. Within weeks they are walking into your office with their chin up and chest out, proud of what they achieved and motivated to maintain these changes long term.”

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Jungle drums are beating By sports editor 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 pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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.” Thursday, 16 July, 2020

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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.

Right: Southside Flyers star Sara Blicavs has re-signed. Picture: SUPPLIED

VFL season abandoned By Nick Creely

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?

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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.”

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 so far 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. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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