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Love just clicks With restrictions easing, wedding bells may soon be ringing again as the industry returns to life. One photographer who is keen to get back to what she says is the “best job in the world” is Monica McQuitty, from ‘Love by Shae’. Ms McQuitty can’t wait for the wedding industry to bounce back. Although it’s been a tough year, the wedding photographer has just been recognised for her work with a prestigious industry award. For more, turn to page three.
Monica McQuitty, from “Love by Shae’’. Picture: GARY SISSONS
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A young Cranbourne man has been tragically killed in a car crash in Narre Warren East. Victoria Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision which occurred at about 4.20pm on Monday 19 October. Investigators believe a silver Subaru collided with a white Landcruiser at the intersection of Cardinia Creek Road and Wellington Road. The driver and sole occupant of the Subaru, a 19-year-old Cranbourne man, died at the scene. The sole occupant of the Landcruiser, a 50-year-old Gembrook man, was transported to hospital for observation. Tragically, two other people were killed less
than an hour before in a horror smash at Montrose. It’s understood a truck collided with a car. The occupants of that car, a male driver and female passenger, both died. The woman was declared deceased at the scene while the man passed away in hospital. Seven people have died on Victorian roads since 14 October, prompting Victoria Police to launch a road policing operation. As restrictions ease ahead of two upcoming long weekends, Operation Saturn will aim to prevent further road trauma caused by dangerous driving in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Road Policing Command assistant commissioner Libby Murphy said it was expected
the road toll would increase as more people return to the roads. “It is devastating to me that in the last week seven people have already fallen victim to this,” A/C Murphy said. “Operation Saturn comes at a critical time for the Victorian community, with easing of some restrictions coinciding with two long weekends. “We’re urging everyone to go back to basics. That means buckling up, slowing down, and not driving while impaired.” A/C Murphy said local police and highway patrol would be undertaking patrols across metropolitan Melbourne to ensure compliance on local roads, as well as the safety of vulnerable road users.
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“For those in metro Melbourne, it’s the first time in a while we’ve been able to move further than 5km from home,” she said. “Be patient, exercise caution and drive slowly to ensure that you keep yourself and other road users safe. “Expect to see vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists around populated areas like parks and beaches and drive accordingly. “We have worked so hard to get to this position and now need to protect each other on the road.” Operation Saturn will run from 12.01am on Thursday 22 October to 11.59pm on Sunday 8 November.
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PSOs to be deployed By Mitchell Clarke Three girls have been arrested by PSOs in relation to an alleged robbery in Cranbourne. The alleged incident took place at a bus stop on Lyall Street on 16 October, when a female victim was approached by three females at about 3pm. It’s believed the trio then stole the victim’s phone. Less than an hour later, local Protective Service Officers (PSOs) were patrolling a nearby shopping centre when they observed three girls who matched the description of the youths they were searching for. The teens were searched and the victim’s stolen phone was allegedly located by police. A 14-year-old Pakenham girl was arrested alongside a 16-year-old Narre Warren North girl and a 19-year-old Pakenham woman. All three were charged with robbery and were remanded into custody by detectives from the Casey Criminal Investigation Unit. The trio were also fined for being in breach of the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s restrictions.
New laws recently passed by Parliament will see PSOs deployed to shopping centres, sporting precincts and other highly populated areas to help prevent crime and support community safety. “We’ve seen the vital role PSOs play during the Coronavirus pandemic as part of Operation Shielding, and we’ll continue to give Victoria Police the powers, tools and resources they need to keep Victorians safe,” Police Minister Lisa Neville said. “These new laws were an important part of our Community Safety Statement 2019/20 and mean the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police can deploy PSOs more flexibly to where and when they’re needed most - while continuing to maintain their presence on the public transport network.”
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Mystery book bags a success By Jessica Anstice Casey Cardinia Libraries’ Binge Bags program has been a roaring success among the local community. The advanced online program involves a library staff member selecting items on the member’s behalf, either based on the interests they specify when ordering or a complete surprise.
A surprise box of books is then delivered to the member’s front door step. Casey Cardinia Libraries CEO Chris Buckingham said the Binge Bags have provided a “saviour” for readers right across the region. “They loved the idea that they could devour a pile of books without feeling guilty,” he said. “Our team have loved packing binge bags for our customers. It has been a privilege to
be able to draw on traditional librarianship and help match books to people. “The positive feedback from community has been incredible.”
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Two sought over frauds By Mitchell Clarke Monica and her husband Tim McQuitty at the 2019 ABIA Awards which were held at Crown Casino. businesses and keep them alive.” The dedicated photographer has been forced to spend the past seven months consoling couples and helping them reschedule their special day. “2020 was meant to be the year for a very busy wedding season in our industry. I had no idea that we would be in a position we are
now,” she added. “Now more than ever, our industry needs love and support. I would still encourage brides to keep planning. “Take this time during lockdown to explore and find some amazing wedding vendors who can help design your dream wedding day in the future.”
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Phil Britt, managing director and CEO of Aussie Broadband. The successful IPO, managed by Shaw and Partners, places the company in a strong position to continue the $67 million rollout of its own dark fibre network, which will reduce its reliance on third-party infrastructure and deliver long-term cost savings. The fibre project, which started in May
2020, is expected to be completed by 2022. Mr Britt said this is really the next major step in allowing the company to control its own destiny. “Our own fibre in the ground goes to the heart of our approach to the business. It means that we can control quality and improve our customer experience even more, and it means we can start to drive down our backhaul costs,” he said. The development follows Mr Britt’s success at the 2020 ACOMM Awards last month where he was named ACOMMS Communications Ambassador of the Year, which is the highest honour presented by Communications Alliance each year. Aussie Broadband has grown to become Australia’s fifth largest provider of NBN services, serving more than 300,000 residential and business customers across the country. The company was formed from a merger between Wideband Networks, started by Phil Britt and his business partner John Reisinger in the Latrobe Valley, and Westvic Broadband based in Warrnambool, in 2008.
A couple who racked up over $10,000 worth of vouchers from a Cranbourne crisis support centre are being sought by police. Victoria Police are seeking assistance from the public to help identify a man and a woman who allegedly obtained property by deception from July to September 2020. Over the three month period, the duo contacted the support centre under various fake names, phone numbers, and addresses to request emergency relief vouchers. Police say the alleged offenders have used more than $7000 worth of the vouchers vouchers across Broadmeadows, Deer Park, and Airport West. According to CCTV footage released by Crime Stoppers, the man is perceived to be Middle Eastern in appearance with short dark hair. The female accomplice is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance with long brown hair. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The female alleged offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance with long brown hair.
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Lynbrook-based internet service provider Aussie Broadband is now trading on the Australian Securities Exchange in an extraordiary step in the company’s ongoing rise. The company commenced trading on the ASX on Friday 16 October, following an oversubscribed Initial Public Offering (IPO) that raised $40 million. Under the IPO, 40 million shares were offered at $1 a share, which gave the company an initial market capitalisation of $190.3 million. Managing director and CEO Phillip Britt said the $10 million customer offer was oversubscribed and closed within 75 minutes, with over 9,000 queueing before the offer opened. Existing shareholders remain heavily invested in the business and there was no sell down in the IPO. “Money raised under the offer will be used to accelerate infrastructure development, acquire new customers and expand its business offering,” said Mr Britt.
By Danielle Kutchel Casey Crime Investigation Unit is calling for information following a suspicious car fire in Clyde North over the weekend. On Saturday 17 October, a witness called triple zero to report the blaze on Heather Grove, Clyde North. A FRV pumper responded to the call at around 6.30am to find the car alight. The fire was extinguished and police and now investigating to determine the cause of the blaze. The Mercedes had broken down the night before and was parked on the side of the road by the owner. Anyone with information or who witnessed the fire is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
By Mitchell Clarke A Cranbourne North wedding photographer, whose small business has been decimated by the pandemic, received some consolation during a tough year when she was recognised for a prestigious industry award. Monica McQuitty, who owns the boutique wedding photography company ‘love by shae’, placed fourth in the annual Victorian Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) Awards, which were held in early October. Ms McQuitty received an impressive rating of 99.85 per cent from her clients, who were invited to rate and review her quality of product and service, attitude and value for money. “I always say I feel like I have the best job in the world and feel privileged to be doing such an important one,” she said. The award has proven to be a “great reminder” for Ms McQuitty, who looks forward to bouncing back in the wedding game, once restrictions ease and celebrations can take place in a greater capacity. “It has come with it’s challenges, as a wedding photographer trying to navigate around the ever changing rules, has been extremely confusing and exhausting,” she explained. “As a small business owner, it’s been really tough, financially and emotionally. With the wedding industry on pause, on average and at this current stage, there is still a 78 per cent revenue loss. “Most couples book in advance with a deposit to secure and lock in their date, however postponements have now delayed the closing of those invoices, which has impacted cash flow, new enquiries are few and far between, and the bills still keep rolling in to run our
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What is something people don’t know about you? In my next life I would quite like to be a historian. What was your most memorable moment? Why? Marrying my childhood sweetheart and the births of our three children are all precious memories.
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Get in to life. The activities you make time for have a big impact on your head space. When you spend time doing things you enjoy (or used to enjoy), it can give you relief from hard times, and build some fun in your life. Likewise, when you set and complete small tasks it can help to create a sense of accomplishment and meaning.
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Create connections. Healthy relationships are so important for your mental health. Yet, we know relationships aren’t always easy. And if you’re experiencing mental health difficulties you may feel like disconnecting from people, rather than reaching out. But the more you work on your relationships, the stronger they get.
What would your last meal be? Lamb shanks with mash and really great glass of pinot noir. What do you love about the Catholic Education community? I love the way that our community values and respects people. It’s a really positive, inclusive and caring environment to work in. What event, past, present, or future would you like to witness? It would have been fascinating to be at the premiere of Nijinsky’s ballet The Afternoon of a Faun in Paris in 1912 - it caused a huge uproar and changed the future of ballet. Favourite book? The Lacuna, by Barbara Kingsolver. Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party? Jacinda Ardern, Annabel Crabb, Celeste Barber, Tim Flannery, Bill and Melinda Gates. What has been your most embarrassing moment? My most recent one was waiting 10 minutes for some colleagues to join a Zoom meeting before realising that I had only sent the meet-
Get to know Chloe Smethurst. ing invitation to myself. What are your hobbies? I love gardening and camping, exploring the wild corners of Australia with my family.
What is your favourite thing about your job in Media/Comms? I really enjoy sharing positive stories about our schools, the wonderful staff and students, and their achievements.
EVERYTHING WE’RE DOING IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Thank you Victoria. As hard as this is, every sacrifice we’re making is making a difference. But we can’t stop now, or lose everything we’ve worked for. We will get through this together.
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Wood: War of words By Mitchell Clarke La Trobe MP Jason Wood has launched a petition urging Premier Daniel Andrews to reopen Victoria, as the Federal Liberal Government continues to pile the pressure on the State Labor Party. The petition, which launched on Friday 16 October, had garnered more than 3000 signatures in just four days. Mr Wood - and his Federal counterparts - argue the State Government need to lift restrictions and reopen business in a “Covid safe” way. “Victoria’s economy is absolutely tanking and it’s putting enormous pressure on the national economy,” he told the Gazette. “It’s simply a failure from the Labor Government. The public don’t want to accept this and I don’t want to accept this. “We’ll write to the Premier’s office about our petition. It’s all about giving people a voice and to reinforce how much they’re hurting. Enough is enough, it’s time to get the state back up and running.” Mr Wood said the heavy lockdown had “sucked the life out of Victorians” and left people and businesses hurting. “I think you’ve noticed this past week, in particular, that we’ve gone a lot harder on the State Government but it’s because the Premier has been so stubborn,” he said. “The biggest thing about being in government is listening to the public, and he hasn’t done that.”
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La Trobe MP Jason Wood in Canberra.
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Referencing Berwick businessman Hurry Hutchinson, who took a stand and reopened his business illegally, Mr Wood said it was “ridiculous that you can visit a supermarket with one hundred people but you can’t enter a shop with three people”. “If you’re on a big construction site which is pretty union dominated the State Labor Government said it’s ok to go to work, but if you’re
a small guy trying to open your business, you can’t do it,” he added. But the Premier has hit back at the Federal swipes, particularly comments from Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who claimed his “bloody mindedness” was “unforgivable”. “He is not a leader, he is just a Liberal because all he does is play politics in the midst of a global pandemic,” Mr Andrews replied.
Hells Angels leader detained in raids By Mitchell Clarke A Beaconsfield Upper property was raided and a Hells Angels leader was detained in Narre Warren South, as part of a co-ordinated police operation against the notorious outlaw bikie group. The ‘National Day of Action’ against the Hells Angels Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang (OMCG) saw police across Australia and New Zealand join forces to conduct 28 cocoordinated search warrants and disruption activities. Two Hells Angels leaders are expected to be deported after they were detained in Narre Warren South and Werribee on Wednesday 14 October. Both men, believed to be senior office bearers within the group, are New Zealand nationals and have subsequently had their visas cancelled. On the same day, police also raided a Beaconsfield Upper property where they seized a firearm and ammunition. A 40-year-old man, who is understood to be an office bearer at the club, had his firearms license suspended. Warrants were also executed at properties
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in Thomastown and Campellfield in Melbourne’s north. The operation, co-ordinated by National Task Force Morpheus, involved a number of units including the Casey Crime Investigation Unit, Echo Taskforce, Public Order Response Team and the Critical Incident Response Team. Firearms, ammunition, cash and drugs including methylamphetamine, cocaine, steroids and 30L of GHB were all seized. Victoria Police commander Mick Frewen said police in Victoria were focused on sending a strong message that police were “actively targeting the criminal activities” of the group. “This is a group we know have traditionally been involved in violent crimes such as shootings, assaults, arson, drug trafficking, extortion and intimidation,” he said. “We’ve used a number of enforcement tools this week, including working with a number of Federal agencies, to put a stop to the harm these people are doing to our community here in Victoria. “It’s important that criminal organisations such as the Hells Angels are held accountable for their criminal actions and this
week shows that police will actively work to disrupt their activities.” National Task Force Morpheus spokesperson detective superintendent Tony Longhorn said working with national and international counterparts assisted to gather important intelligence to support current and future investigations. “Outlaw motor cycle gangs use their networks of chapters across the country, and across the world, to facilitate a range of criminal activities including the activities linked to the illicit drug and firearm trades,” he said. “The Hells Angels OMCG in particular has a long history of violence and intimidation, and have strong links to other serious and organised crime groups, not just in Australia but across the world through their overseas chapters. “The members of National Task Force Morpheus are committed to disrupting and dismantling the criminal networks linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and will do everything within their powers to protect the community from the dangers outlaw motor cycle gangs pose.” Any information about OMCG activity should be directed to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Casey councillors’ allowances and expenses were detailed in Casey City’s annual report released Tuesday, with a total cost to ratepayers approaching $323,000 from 1 July 2019 to the time of their sacking on 19 February this year. Most councillors pocketted $18,870.38 in base allowance, the amount they were entitled to from performing their roles as councillors or about $2800 per month. Former mayors Susan Serey and Amanda Stapledon received about $42,156 and $36,988 respectively. Part of ex-councillor Stapledon’s mayoral year ran into the 2019-20 financial year, which accounted for the increased amount. The mayor was entitled to an allowance of about $9000 a month for the role. Expenses contributed $73,665 to the total cost of councillors, with travel expenses being the most popular claim, at $44,347 in total. IT and communications expenses swallowed up a further $12,111. Training and education costs amounted to $5208. In addition, carer expenses for ex-councillor Stapledon totalled almost $12,000. This last amount contributed to ex-councillor Stapledon claiming the highest tally of expenses, at $22,522. Over $12,000 each was claimed by ex-councillors Wayne Smith and Sam Aziz. Other sums in the thousand were claimed by Susan Serey ($8812), Damian Rosario ($6052), Rosalie Crestani ($5211), Gary Rowe ($3260) and Rex Flannery ($1323). Ex-councillors Geoff Ablett ($879), Timothy Jackson ($874) and Mila Gilic ($270) were frugal by comparison. The annual report also detailed meeting attendances, with Rosalie Crestani attending all 17 possible meetings of the former council. Following were ex-councillors Serey (16), Rowe (16), Flannery (16), Smith (15), Jackson (12), Ablett (10), Rosario (9), Gilic (6) and Aziz (4). Included in the annual report were administrator allowances and attendance figures. For the period from 20 February to 30 June, ratepayers have laid out about $94,776 for chief administrator Noelene Duff; and from 20 May to 30 June $12,411 each to fellow administrators Miguel Belmar and Cameron Boardman. A total of $4 was claimed in that period by adminstrators for expenses relating to IT and communications. The administrators also had a 100 per cent attendance record at meetings - being 10 for Ms Duff and four each for Mr Belmar and Mr Boardman.
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Experts say swooping is just normal bird behaviour.
Magpies are swooping by By Mitchell Clarke An interactive map tracking magpie movements has recorded about 40 “swooping magpie attacks” across Pakenham, Officer and Berwick since late August. With the notorious swoop season in full swing, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) have received reports of birds such as magpies and masked lapwings swooping at locations across Melbourne. Swooping occurs every year during breeding season and is largely a defensive manoeuvre to protect nests. Native birds swoop humans - and their dogs - to defend their young for the six to eight weeks between when they hatch and when they leave the nest. According to Magpie Alert, a woman was reportedly swooped about six times over a kilometre stretch in Clyde North on 15 October, while a day earlier, another person was forced to take refuge under a tree with low branches to avoid an aggressive bird. In Pakenham, a cyclist claims he felt a “few clacks” while riding near McGregor Road on 5 October, and a man in Berwick reported being injured after receiving a “couple of hard goes at the back of the head”. It comes as a Gippsland man needed to be flown to hospital after a magpie attack left him with injuries to both eyes. DELWP senior wildlife management officer Rebecca Dixon said that while being swooped by a territorial bird is “no fun”, it’s just normal bird behaviour. “The best way to avoid being swooped is to avoid the area all together, though this isn’t always possible,” she said. “If you do end up in an area where there is a swooping bird, try to protect your head and eyes and move quickly through the area without running.” But experts warn to not “wing it” and prepare for a possible attack, if venturing out. According to DELWP, some of the best preventative measures include covering your head with a hat, helmet or umbrella and drawing a pair of ‘eyes’ on the back of the hat or helmet. Alternatively, know your local hotspots and avoid those areas and never feed or harass the birds. Magpies and other native birds are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975, therefore it is an offence to kill, take, control or harm wildlife.
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Location not suitable SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Thursday 15 October, a story was shared to Star News Group Facebook page’s about Berwick retailer Harry Hutchinson reopening his business in defiance of Covid-19 restrictions. Here is how our readers reacted online: Sharon Rae: Good on Harry for making a stand. It is so sad to see so many small businesses suffering. Greg Gorton: Well his business is only going to keep suffering with all those fines. Meanwhile, others have adapted fine. He’s got an online store. Maybe he should learn how to run one. Sammi Ogden: Awesome job Harry! I can’t imagine what business owners have been going through. Wish you all the best and all the small businesses. Ben Corrie: How stupid! What will this achieve apart from more heartache to every other business in the area very selfish move. I bet the people on here saying ‘good on you Harry’ were against the BLM protests that only made Covid worse. It’s hard on everyone in different ways. Thinking your above the law is a silly move. Kylie Griffiths: Yet you can stand in a line at the cafe near him. You have heaps of support Harry, stuff the government and police. They don’t care if you lose everything. At least if you do, you’ve gone down with a fight. Jacinda Erich: For people in small business and I know a few this is killing them.. and I personally know some who are at a point of not being able to hold on. You are all at risk every time you food shop! A small business managed well is not more risky than your local supermarket! Ian Venables: Look what happened when a businesses person carried the virus from Chaddy to Shepparton. Adam Stefyn: So if an outbreak happened that is connected to him, can every other business sue him? I don’t see why he’s any more or less precious than all the others. Have a look overseas the way we are going now we will be the only country (and NZ) that has normality over the next couple of months. Just be patient people. Keach Keach: Dan Andrews thinks he’s Willy Wonka and his lockdown is the everlasting Jobstopper. Sheryl Stokes Gran: Why doesn’t he do click and collect like everyone else? John C Anderson: Just a stunt to promote the Liberal Party message. No regard for public health. Mandy Wilson: Lock him up then he can’t open. Shaun Gritt: I bet he wasn’t against the $30k in government grants been handed out to small businesses since Covid hit?
As a resident of King Road Harkaway, I would like to express my concern over the proposed Rosemaur Gallery. It is to be a large scale urban development consisting of a gallery, function centre, restaurant and two dwellings to be built at the end of our quiet country road. This largely dirt road is also a ‘no through road’. Narrow and teaming with wildlife, it passes in front of the historic Harkaway Primary School, part of the City of Casey Equestrian trail link and is in the heart of a fire zone. It will bring an estimated 131,000 visitors pass through our street. This is unsafe for our Harkaway children, residents, birds and wildlife. Please, City of Casey, work with Mr Hogg to
find a more suitable location for his generous gift. Mrs A Harnwell, Harkaway
Wrong location People who believe that the local community would reap significant financial benefit from the Rosemaur development currently being promoted for Harkaway are sadly deluded. Visitors to this sort of facility rarely stop en route. Any long term jobs that ensue would go to the most suitable cost-effective candidates who likely as not would come from beyond Casey’s boundaries. If it’s Harkaway or overseas for the art collection as Mr Hogg has publicly suggested, this reads more like a vanity project than a bona fide gift to the people of Victoria. Joy Waddingham, Beaconsfield
THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs Down! For not being able to open my lowrisk small kiosk business. I can see a lot of small businesses file for bankruptcy.
Thumbs Down! To people who overfill their rubbish bins, leaving the lid half open. Wind blows it open, birds make a mess and rubbish blows all over the streets and no-one picks it up.
Thumbs Up! For the 25kms radius so now we can buy seafoods at Fountain Gate and Hampton Park without feeling guilty of getting caught!
Thumbs Up! To Harry Hutchinson for achieving the free advertising he set out to get.
Thumbs Up! To the return of tennis.
Thumbs Up! To the people who can see the positives and show gratitude for the little things in lockdown. It’s very hard not to focus on the negative but things are getting better albeit slowly.
Thumbs Down! To the idiots who fell for it. If you are telling everyone you have no stock left make sure you are not standing in front of three floor to ceiling racks with a good $30K of stock. You have traded right through this pandemic right up to stage 4 lockdown where you were forced to close, you are eligible for government funding and sales on click and collect but refuse to consider the many other retailers worse off than you trying to raise young families and those in the hospitality sector.
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Correction on approvals On 15 October, Berwick Star News published a story about a proposed art gallery in Harkaway. The article stated Casey Council have the authority to approve the proposed site, however the council is not the approval authority for the project. It is a State Government-led planning scheme amendment process. Casey Council is a stakeholder in the
process and will have an opportunity to make a submission to the Advisory Committee that has been appointed by the Planning Minister. The Planning Minister will decide on the application. Council is reviewing the exhibited plans and preparing a submission to the Advisory Committee, which will be considered by the council at the 20 October meeting. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Casey powering ahead By Andrew Cantwell The Casey City Council region remains a national growth powerhouse with a cashed-up council and - subject to easing Covid restrictions - a growing sense of optimism in the future. Details are revealed in Casey City Council’s annual report, released at the meeting of administrators on Tuesday 20 October. The report noted that the fast-growing Casey community was ranked second in Victoria and fourth in the nation, with 13,700 moving in each year on average. The estimated current population of 369,000 is expected to rise to over 549,000 in the next 20 years, with Clyde and Clyde North to absorb the majority of new residents. The financial reports revealed a surplus of $169 million on revenue of $522 million. The surplus is made up mostly by developer contributions from developments and subdivisions, that will be used for future infrastructure on estates.
Other notable numbers include: council’s debt at a very reasonable 22 · The per cent of rates revenue, down from about 31 per cent two years ago. numbers ran to 1818 actual full· Staffing time, part-time and casual employees; or 1186 equivalent full-timers. impressive list of some 270 community · An grants totalled just over $1.2 million. The city’s financials have also been given a clean bill of health by the Auditor-General’s office. In her introduction in the report, chief administrator Noelene Duff acknowledged the challenges faced by Casey, with the sacking of the council and ongoing IBAC investigation - currently suspended due to the Covid pandemic - and the consequent stresses on staff and the community. Ms Duff said that addressing governance issues and restoring the public’s trust in the council’s decision making were key emphases, and major steps had already been taken to re-
view and clarify roles and policies - including the significant step of removing most planning decisions from council consideration. The Covid pandemic had also presented numerous challenges affecting the business of council, with many services moved online to ensure continued care for vulnerable residents, significant relief measures for business and ratepayers, and the adoption of a ‘Be Kind Casey’ campaign to help keep community spirits high. Ms Duff said that despite the challenges, there had been significant work completed on community facilities, including at sporting and recreation at Casey Fields and Endeavour Hills, and community centre works at Hunt Club, Botanic Ridge and Ramlegh. The council also undertook advocacy efforts relating to state regional parks and transport. CEO Glenn Patterson echoed many of those comments in his introduction in the report, also noting that the challenges had extended to assisting staff to work remotely, and to put-
ting in appropriate well-being and health and safety measures for staff and the community. The adoption of new technologies and innovation in service delivery had been crucial to meeting those challenges, he said. Mr Patterson also made the point of acknowledging that while the conduct of some former councillors had been called into question through the IBAC inquiry, there had been no claims of wrongdoing or impropriety against staff. On the contrary, he said, staff were to be admired for the dedication and focus on supporting and improving the lives of Casey residents despite the many challenges. The organisation was committed, he said, to improving transparency of decision making and community engagement as it worked to provide infrastructure and services to the growing and diverse communities of Casey. The council’s annual report was noted by administrators at Tuesday’s council meeting, and is now open for Casey residents to review. The report can be accessed online at casey. vic.gov.au/annual-report
Helpers make statement: State of volunteering is strong Victoria’s first ever State of Volunteering Report has found that a remarkable 40 percent of Victorians over the age of 15 are contributing their time and energy to support the community. The report was launched by Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers Anthony Carbines on Monday 19 October. It estimates volunteering contributed a massive $58.1 billion worth of economic value in 2019. The new report will underpin the State
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Sales pass By Mitchell Clarke A “cluttered” Berwick $2 shop has reportedly taken to selling supermarket pasta and rice in a bid to be classified as essential. Uncle Buck’s at Eden Rise Village, which sells giftware, toys and stationery, reopened for business over the last two weeks, despite having been previously closed during the Stage 4 lockdown. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), food and liquor stores are permitted to open under the Second Step of the Roadmap. Permitted stores include supermarkets, grocery stores and pet stores. News agencies are also permitted to open. A Narre Warren woman, who didn’t want her name published, was shocked to see the store was allowed to operate. “They’re using the premise that the Reject Shop can operate so they can too,” she said. “There’s no way you could properly sanitise the shelves and there’s absolutely no chance of social distancing in there. It’s so cluttered, there are products everywhere.” A sign on the shop’s counter states “essential items only”, but the concerned shopper claims people were still purchasing non-essential products. “No one is going in to buy food from there when they can go next door and buy it from Aldi which is a couple of shops up,” she said. “Does that mean if a hairdresser put a rack of food in their salon, they could be considered a convenience store? “I cannot understand how centre manager has allowed them to get away with this.” An Eden Rise Village spokeswoman said tenants were required to comply with laws and regulations at all times. “We are aware that both the DHHS and Victoria Police have attended Eden Rise Village
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CFA season: ‘we’re ready’ Preparations for the fire season at CFA’s State Logistics Centre are well underway as Victorians are urged to start their own preparations this Fire Action Week. Describing the CFA State Logistics Centre as a vital cog in CFA’s bushfire response, CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said it was ready for a new fire season after more than doubling its capacity from 3200m2 to 8000m2. “Eighty-five percent of the equipment and resources used by CFA’s firefighters is supplied by the State Logistics Centre, which carries 1900 line items, with sufficient reserves of inventory to meet the demands of a major event through the use of technology and deliberate, planned high inventory levels,” he explained. “Between 1 November 2019 and 31 March 2020, it shipped out more than 187,000 litres of water and 185,000 sachets of Hydrate powder, the replenishment of PPC, being about 4400 items of Wildfire Personal Protective Clothing, 5700 pairs of wildfire gloves, 2000 pairs of boots, 1300 wildfire helmets, 6300 goggles, 40,000 litres of foam concentrate and 1700 hoses that would reach from Melbourne CBD to Wallan if rolled out in a single line, plus nearly 83,000 P2 firefighting masks with an additional small request for 450,000 community masks distributed on behalf of the federal government.” The pandemic means the Logistics Centre has also stocked and distributed more than half a million hygiene masks, according to Mr Cook, as well as 124,000 pairs of disposable gloves, 4100 litres of hand sanitiser, and close to 12,000 coveralls, for CFA use only. That’s in addition to 100,000 masks and gloves combined, with close to 8000 litres of sanitiser managed and warehoused on behalf of Emergency Management Victoria. “We’re stocked up and ready to go. This is just one way that CFA is prepared for the bushfire season,” Mr Cook said. “We’re also conducting safety training and
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property damage even if you leave early Move furniture, woodpiles and mulch away from windows, decks and eaves Prune tree branches so they are not overhanging the roof or touching walls Keep grass shorter than 10cm. Regularly remove leaves and twigs Don’t have plants higher than 10cm in front of windows or glass doors Before you leave, make sure you remove all flammable items from around your home. 2.) Houses have been lost from things as simple as embers landing on a doormat Check that your home and contents insurance is current and includes a level of cover in line with current building standards and regulations. 3.) Have a plan, make sure your family knows
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Narre Warren’s Trinity Catholic Primary School has officially appointed their new principal. Kathryn Pepper, who accepted the acting principal role in Term 1 of this year, was recently named the school’s ongoing principal from the start of Term 4. Ms Pepper said the appointment had fulfilled a lifelong ambition, labelling the new role a “dream come true”. She said she was looking forward to “upholding the legacy” which has been left by the school’s former principal, Simon Dell’Oro, who is currently the principal at St Patrick’s Primary School in Pakenham. “Trinity was very fortunate to have Simon as principal for six years. He aimed to ensure all students were provided with access to the best possible education, technology and learning opportunities,” Ms Pepper said. “Simon also encouraged his staff to become expert leaders of learning and teaching, which I’m sure I will continue.” Ms Pepper, who is the daughter of a primary school teacher, has worked in Catholic education for 20 years.
She began her career as a classroom teacher and moving into various other roles, including religious education leader, learning adjustment leader and deputy principal. “I hope to inspire every student and help them develop a love of learning,” she added. “My hope for Trinity moving forward is that it continues to be a welcoming, inclusive Catholic community where every child has the opportunity to learn, succeed and encounter the love of God in a safe and nurturing environment.” Diocese of Sale director of Catholic Education Maria Kirkwood congratulated the new principal on her appointment. Ms Kirkwood said Ms Pepper was “wellpositioned” to guide staff and students through their individual learning journeys. “Kathryn’s approach to education reflects the aspirations of our Catholic communities, to live our faith in service to others and to spread the message of hope in the world,” she explained. “I am confident she will draw on her experience to ensure Trinity Catholic Primary School provides an education that develops the whole child.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Cafe creates connections By Danielle Kutchel 2020 isn’t all bad news for Cranbourne-based cafe Larte. In fact, the pandemic has forced manager Anthony and his staff to be creative - to ‘pivot’, to use the word du-jour. More than just a cafe, Larte is a social enterprise that aims to change lives. Larte provides employment for NDIS participants who may not receive those opportunities elsewhere. They’re given an opportunity to develop transferrable skills on-the-job that will stand them in good stead in future. Like other cafes and restaurants, Larte was forced to close at the beginning of the pandemic. Then came the first pivot: as product shortages plagued the major supermarkets, Anthony and the team began stocking essential groceries like milk, bread and frozen takeaway meals. He was then contacted by the City of Casey: a donor had gifted money to provide meals to the homeless, would he be interested in supplying the meals? Recognising the opportunity to keep his staff and participants on while contributing something good to the community, Anthony seized it with both hands. Since March, Larte has provided 4800 meals for the homeless. They’ve donated 500 meals to Dandenong’s We Care to supply to other homeless communities. And they’ve worked with the Aboriginal community in Doveton to provide a further 100 meals.
Pivoting during Covid has allowed Anthony to keep employees like Jordan, pictured here, employed. 218561 Deliveries became more important as the shutdown wore on. Larte now delivers products to people as far away as 30 kilometres, with Anthony and his staff assuming the role of go-betweens as friends order for friends, grandparents for grandkids and parents for their children in other suburbs. Often, they stay at the door and have a chat with the recipient. “It’s not about the meal, it’s about the community connection of just listening to someone,” Anthony said. Another pivot came more recently, in the
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‘Big heart’ for community By Cam Lucadou-Wells Sydney Herbert Pargeter OAM 16/9/1928 - 4/9/2020 Sydney Herbert Pargeter OAM was sparked into 27 years of service for Doveton as a councillor, shire president and city mayor by a throwaway line by a Narre Warren North pastoralist. The farmer mused of Mr Pargeter’s thenhome suburb: “All those houses and not a leader amongst them”. Mr Pargeter was a leader, whose works stand to this day such as Doveton Pool in the Park and the region’s free library service. His name bestows the Sydney Pargeter Reserve in Endeavour Hills. On 16 October, rich tributes were made to Mr Pargeter at a funeral service sparsely attended due to Covid-19 restrictions. During a eulogy, former mayor and state MP Neil Lucas joked that this would be a “rare opportunity that I have today to say something about Syd without having a right of reply”. “Syd the man, when I first came to know him in the 1960’s was a tall fellow with quite a physique, and certainly claimed everyone’s attention when he argued his case. “He was absolutely committed to obtaining the very best facilities and services for his community and at budget time would work the room with the other councillors initiating cross-support deals to achieve what he wanted.” In the 1960’s, Mr Pargeter - as president of the Doveton Progress Association - lobbied for Doveton to have its own representative at the Shire of Berwick council. In 1965, he was elected as the ward’s first councillor. He was installed as shire president in 1969, and City of Berwick mayor in 1982 during his “very long innings at the council table”, Mr Lucas said. The Pargeter’s front fence on the corner of Power and Kidd roads was strewn with election posters at each election. “And they worked - Syd was an extremely well-known local councillor and regularly topped the poll.” Even after the Pargeters moved to Harkaway, he remained a councillor for Doveton. “I might live in Harkaway but my soul lives in Doveton,” Mr Pargeter would say. Mr Lucas recalled: “In fact Syd maintained a post office box in Doveton and we all assumed that his soul lived in the post box.” Mr Pargeter was part of a Berwick Shire 12 STAR NEWS
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tors Holden, Heinz and International Harvester’s factories, as well as other industries in the Dandenong region. Mr Pargeter lobbied as part of Doveton Progress Association to address the “lagging” social, educational, sporting and medical infrastructure. The family home would be “witness to a sea of endless faces seeking a solution to their trevails”, son Greg recalled of his father’s role as councillor. Doveton’s pool was created as a result of children drowning in Dandenong and Eumemmerring creeks. Mr Pargeter successfully argued for increasing rates on the nearby multinational factories to fund the pool, sparing the residents of financial burden. He also persuaded then-Premier Henry Bolte to sell state land for $2 to establish Power Reserve - the home of Doveton Lions Football Club. Another of his initiatives was the annual Riding of the Bounds event at Akoonah Park, Berwick. Born in Ballarat in a family of six children, Mr Pargeter often remarked he was a “child of the Depression” - a time of “mend or makedo”, his daughter Sue told the service. Mr Pargeter had academic and sporting suc-
cess at high school, son Greg told the service. Mr Pargeter was part of Ballarat High School’s first victorious schoolboys rowing team, beating large private schools on Lake Wendouree. In the 1950’s, he studied at Massey Agricultural College in New Zealand and hosted the ‘Country Hour’ on ABC Radio in Tasmania. He met his future wife Pearl Spink while she holidayed in Tasmania. They were married for 53 years until Ms Pargeter’s death in 2008. Mr Pargeter was a teacher at schools such as Doveton North Technical School. He retired from official civic service in 1992 - a stint that earned him an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). After that time, he led vocal campaigns for the public good. His last was in 2017 when he called for the disused Harkaway quarry to become a spectacular water park. It would include an equestrian trail and a landscaped artesian lake - transformed like the former quarry at Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick. The future of the site is still undetermined. Son Greg told the service: “Ultimately, Dad had a big heart for family life and community life - where we can all shine brighter and achieve more if we work together.”
Severence Movement that successfully split the former Shire of Berwick into the fast-developing City of Berwick and the rural Shire of Pakenham. In 2005, Mr Pargeter wrote a book on City of Berwick’s formation - The Money Miracle That Paid for a ‘New Town’ and Created Australia’s Best New City. He initiated the formal Sister City relationship with the Borough of Berwick-UponTweed in England. He was a leader of community groups such Doveton High School’s council, board member of Doveton Credit Co-Operative Union and Doveton-Hallam Community Health Centre, Doveton Community Bus Committee and the Police Paddocks Co-Ordinating Committee. He narrowly missed a state upper house seat for the ALP in the 1967 election, and chaired the opening of Gough Whitlam’s federal election campaign opening at Dandenong Town Hall in 1969. Son Greg Pargeter described growing up in the “growing suburb” of Doveton - home to tens of thousands of post-war immigrants with young families. “The 60’s were an idyllic time with lots of kids to play with as we rode our bikes around the neighbourhood.” Residents mainly worked for General Mo-
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Farewell Betty Whiteside Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Whiteside 20/4/1925 - 16/9/2020 Elizabeth McCullagh (Betty) Whiteside passed away at aged 95 on 16 September 2020. Elizabeth was born on 20 April 1925 at Berwick and was the second child to Thomas Clair Whiteside and Kathleen Whiteside. Known to many as Betty, she had five siblings - Bill, Ken, Kathleen, David and Mary. Betty attended Officer Primary School and then attended St Margaret’s Girls School in Berwick. She was the first day student to attend the school with other students being boarders. Betty rode her bicycle from Whiteside Road Officer to Berwick each day. She was a good student and flourished at school and continued on to pursue a nursing career at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Life wasn’t easy and her nursing career was cut short by illness. Her father, who was a returned soldier from World War I, became in need of care along with her mother Kathleen so Betty took up the role of carer. Betty became an accomplished pianist, teaching many students at St Margarets. She also taught some of her nieces and many other students at her home. After her siblings left home and her parents passed away, Betty sold the home in Officer and moved to Dandenong where she continued to teach piano. In 1990 Betty moved to Edrington Park Retirement Village in Berwick, before in 2017, she moved into Villa Maria Aged Care. She continued to play the piano for residents and staff who all appreciated her talent. Betty donated one of her pianos to St Margaret’s School and another to Villa Maria. After a very full and successful life, Betty passed away very peacefully on 16 September 2020. The service was held at Cirrus Chapel Bunurong Memorial Park in Dandenong South on Wednesday 23 September 2020. At Elizabeth’s memorial service, officiator Reverend Wendy Snook said music was a great part of Elizabeth life. “She started her musical career at age 12 and was very proud to have played for three generations of Cunningham weddings,” she said. “Knitting and sewing was another passion and she crafted beautiful gifts including soft toys and bags with a keen eye for detail. Elizabeth was a member of the Dandenong Choral Society for 30 years. A Foundation member of the Edrington History Research Group. She was a valued member of the Berwick Pakenham Historical Society. She worked with others on the Avenues of Honour, particularly Beaconsfield, and researched newspapers and files in Victorian State Library.” Niece Judy Whiteside did the reading Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 ’There is a time for everything’. Judy spoke of the wonderful times that all the nieces and nephews had on school holidays staying with Auntie Betty at the family home Claremont. “They had great times playing in the apple orchard, looking at grandfather Whiteside’s post cards of far away places and adventures overseas and sharing stories of past events, family history and family tree,” she said. Sister Mary Whiteside said “Betty and I being the only single siblings with similar interests did a lot together”. “She played piano. I sang. We attended concerts together and travelled overseas to research family history. We gave each other space and were the best of friends,” Marry said. Kathleen Clarke remembered Bet as having a “fine memory, great intellect, independent and strong”. “She had passion for music, history and the family tree and community. Ken was the family humorist. Bet was quiet with a very sharp sense of humour. She loved local history and read the Pakenham Gazette every week. She was a fine student, calm and alert. She kept contact with cousins in Scotland by letter and by computer in her 90’s. A lady at the Melbourne Art Festival admired Kath’s beautiful bag crafted by Betty and asked where could she get one. Bet would be remembered with respect, fondness and love. Kath and Mary both thanked niece Marion Chester for her cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Betty Whiteside at the Officer Memorial Gates. 146824
Ms Whiteside on her piano.
A young Betty Whiteside.
Sisters Betty Whiteside, Mary Whiteside and Kathleen Clarke.
love and care of Betty in her latter years.” Carol Sayers said “I loved Auntie Bet very much”. Officer man Robert Porter said he felt “very honoured” to be able to speak about Betty at a celebration of her long and interesting life. “I have known Betty for more than 70 years and her father and my father were friends before that,” Mr Porter said. “When I was a young child my father would drive Mr Whiteside to see Ken or David playing football. Before we would leave Betty, who was her Dad’s carer, would help get Mr Whiteside into his oldsmobile car, prop him up with some pillows and then hand him a little tin with about eight or 10 rolled cigarettes she had made him out of ready rubbed tobacco to see him through the afternoon. “Betty used to also drive her Dad to watch Ken and David play cricket and would keep the score. We have very fond memories of Sunday afternoons at the Whiteside cool store, apple orchard and big irrigation dam with the Whitesides, Cunninghams, Burgesses and Porters.
Most of us learnt to swim in that dam. Very happy times and fond memories. “Recently we had a 90 year celebration of the Officer Union Church. Betty and Mary attended. Not surprisingly Betty was the only person that attended the opening in 1929 and the 90 year celebration in 2019. “Betty was an accomplished pianist and played the piano beautifully. She also taught many others to play the piano and was often asked to play at public events. With her love of music she joined the Officer Country Womens Association Choir and under the guidance of Mrs Gwen Holloway they became quite well known. “The choir entered a competition in Gippsland run by the Traralgon television channel back in the days of black and white TV. They performed on television and were so good they won the competition. “Betty compiled a book with the many letters her Dad had written to the family whilst in France and other places during his time in the First World War. The book named ’A Valley in
France’ was very interesting and was read by many in the District and elsewhere. “Betty was very interesting to talk to about things in by gone years and events in our times and how things had changed so much, often we thought not for the better. We will all miss seeing Betty and having those interesting chats. A quiet, unassuming lovely lady. God bless you Betty.” In the Prayer of Thanksgiving, Reverend Ineke Gyles said “I first met Elizabeth when I was a lay preacher at Officer. Elizabeth played the organ for the service. I was also Kath and Elizabeth minister at St Andrews. When asked Elizabeth would support me by playing the music at services at Springvale. We enjoyed long chats over a cuppa at Edrington and Villa Maria. Elizabeth was independent, gifted, nervous, softly spoken with a strong smile, caring and had beauty in her heart for others. Elizabeth loved her nieces and nephews and her sisters Mary and Kath and those who cared for her in her last months at Villa Maria. Elizabeth was a friend and a gift to my Ministry.” Thursday, 22 October, 2020
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Helping Reece to rebound stronger By Danielle Kutchel Casey’s basketball family is rallying around one of their own as he battles cancer. Reece Smith, vice president of the Narre Warren Warriors, was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the year. A Go Fund Me has been set up by the Warriors committee to raise funds for the man, described as a “huge teddy bear” by loved ones. At first Mr Smith refused to allow his friends to set up the fundraiser; it was the beginning of the Covid lockdown, and he didn’t want anyone to struggle on his account. But as months of treatment passed, the club committee decided to do it anyway. Tammy Roos, one of the joint organisers, said the funds raised will help Mr Smith pay the bills during his treatment, as well as tick a few items off his bucket list. “He and his partner have bought a 4WD and a caravan, and they want to head over to WA as soon as they can,” she explained. “We want him to be able to fulfill some of his dreams and ... if he can tick that off in the next 12 months, then we can at least know that we helped him tick one thing off.” Ms Roos said they had been floored by the flood of donations. In just five days, the fundraiser pulled in more than $11,000 of its $15,000 target. Ms Roos said she couldn’t believe her eyes when a single donation of $3650 was added to the tally. At first, she was sure it was a trick - but it was then confirmed that in fact, a few famous faces were behind the generosity: Australian basketball legends Andrew Bogut, Andrew Gaze and Shane Heal. She said Mr Smith had been overwhelmed by the support from the basketball fraternity, describing him as “selfless” and “always the first to put his hand up”. “He’s a very humble person and doesn’t like
Reece Smith, right, has been “overwhelmed” by the support from his basketball family. to take praise, he doesn’t realise the respect people have for him,” she added. “He’s had a big wake-up call this week! It’s the least we can do for everything he’s done for all the kids at Casey.
“As a basketball community and family, we help out our own.” Anyone interested in donating to the cause can do so at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ reeces-rebound
Founder to bare all on mental health By Danielle Kutchel Mitch Wallis knows what it’s like to struggle with mental ill-health. After being diagnosed with acute anxiety and OCD at the age of nine, Mr Wallis said he interpreted the doctor’s words as meaning he was “broken”. “I remember saying to mum, ‘I’m a bad person’,” he recalled. As he got older, he strove to hide his diagnoses from the world. It took him years to realise that “burying was the perfect breeding ground for mental illness to grow.” Fast forward a few years and Mr Wallis finished a Bachelor of Commerce at a prestigious Sydney university, picked up an internship with Microsoft and moved to Seattle to take up a global role with the company at the age of just 25. But even while flying around the world in business class, or presenting product launches on stage, Mr Wallis wasn’t coping and eventually, he broke. He checked into an outpatient facility in the US and, in a desperate bid to try and “figure it out”, applied to do a Masters of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University. And in just the first hour of the class, he knew he’d found what he’d been put on earth to do. A YouTube video by a total stranger helped set him on his current path. In the video, the stranger told of his mental health journey, and every word resonated with Mr Wallis. When he arrived back home, he went straight to the beach, drew a heart on his arm and bared all in his own video. 14 STAR NEWS
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Mitch Wallis now uses his experience with mental health to help others wear their heart on their sleeve. “One person’s vulnerability gave me a reflection of my entire narrative, and I thought ‘hopefully, me wearing my heart on my sleeve can do this for one other person’,” he said. That video went viral, beginning the Heart on My Sleeve charity and social movement for mental health. Heart on My Sleeve encourages Generation Ys to support one another and tell their own stories of mental health challenges. It’s now one of the fastest growing mental health organisations in Australia. In this time of upheaval when many are experiencing mental ill-health, some for the first time, Mr Wallis will be the special guest at a free online event with Casey Cardinia Libraries. Casey Cardinia Libraries CEO Chris Buckingham said: ‘Public libraries have always played a role supporting mental health and
well-being. We are delighted to be hosting Mitch Wallis for this special event. Everyone is welcome.’ This online event is for anyone who has experienced mental health challenges, knows someone who is suffering with mental health challenges or simply understand more about mental health. Mr Wallis will tell his story and give practical tips on how to support a loved one or yourself through mental health challenges. No booking is required; simply be on the Casey Cardinia Libraries Facebook page on Wednesday 28 October at 7.30pm. For more information, visit https://www. cclc.vic.gov.au/celebrating-health-literacymonth/ or https://www.facebook.com/ CaseyCardiniaLibraries/ Find out more about Mr Wallis at https:// www.mitchwallis.com/
House for charity By Jessica Anstice A house in Officer will be set for auction with the proceeds going towards My Room Children’s Cancer Charity - a volunteer led organisation dedicated to raising funds, to achieve a 100 percent cure rate for childhood cancers. Simonds Homes and Satterley have donated a house and land package to go under the hammer in the 2020 Home for a Cure charity auction on 14 November. The single storey, four-bedroom home is being built in Arcadia Estate, located in the heart of Officer. Valued at more than $650,000, the package is loaded with extras, including $150,000 of builder upgrades within the home and extensive landscaping and fencing. The package also comes with $40,000 worth of Adriatic furniture, $25,000 of electronics and home appliances from JB HiFi, $7000 of bedding from A.HBeard, $5500 of outdoor furnishing from Bunnings, $5000 of homewares from Salt & Pepper, $3000 of soft furnishings from Harvey Norman and more. My Room Children’s Cancer Charity chairman Maurizio Marcocci said the proceeds from the home auction would go towards supporting the organisation’s four funding pillars: family support, medical equipment, clinical care, research and clinical trials. “It’s only with meaningful donations from our major partnerships like Nine, Simonds and Satterley, that we can make a greater impact to funding research and clinical trials that could lead us to our goal of a 100 percent cure rate,” Mr Marcocci said. Simonds Homes joint CEO and managing director Kelvin Ryan said the successful bidder will be buying a tailored and very popular Simonds Aspire home which is spacious and adaptable. “We chose the Aspire 174 design because it’s a large family home with four bedrooms, an indoor and outdoor living area, two bathrooms and a double garage,” he said. “Its design allows for groups to gather as well as space for peace and quiet. “It has a great open plan kitchen living area that leads out to the large alfresco, which families love.” Mr Ryan said the home had to work well within the 465m2 land size and be a perfect fit for the Arcadia community. Once built, it will enjoy the benefits of being located across from an established neighbourhood park and within walking distance of a variety of schools. But he also said this would be more than a commercial decision for the right buyer. “The right buyer will look at this home to fit their lifestyle, but also think about how much good their purchase will do for the families and children with cancer,” he added. Satterley chief executive Nigel Satterley AM said he was proud that his company was once again playing a part in such a worthy cause. “This is the third time we’ve partnered with My Room - a charity that we are proud to support,” Mr Satterley said. “Over the 40 charity auctions Satterley has provided land for, I’ve always been struck by the way the building industry comes together during these moments. “It’s pleasing to observe and be a part of, particularly in these challenging times.” He said he was excited that his company could offer land in the Officer community - the fastest selling and most established community in the Victorian portfolio. “This home is located close to beautiful parklands - specifically designed for families - walking distance to three schools, train stations and the future Officer town centre,” he added. “Arcadia will feature over 25 hectares of planned open spaces, most of which is already delivered and ready to be enjoyed.” The Home for a Cure charity auction will be held at Arcadia estate, 42 Gulliver Drive, Officer on 14 November at 11pm. To register please visit www.homeforacure.com.au
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New community breaks ground By Mitchell Clarke The development of a “premium boutique community” in the heart of Cranbourne is officially underway. Jinding Developments has broken ground on the new Octave community, which is nestled beside the Royal Botanic Gardens and only minutes from Cranbourne’s city centre. StreetWorks was appointed to undertake the civil works on the project’s initial stages, which will see the first 103 blocks of the 318lot community delivered by mid-2021. While Covid-19 has made the market challenging, Stage’s 1 and 2 of the project have remained popular, with the first stage almost sold out. The new community is set to feature a “diverse selection” of home sites ranging in size from 150 to 1,560 square metres, with approximately 25 per cent of the allotments being greater than 600 square metres. Over 20 per cent of the masterplan has been dedicated to parks, reserves and conservation area. Harmony Park will feature at the centre of the Octave community, and will include a conservation corridor of protected indigenous trees and native plants that encourage the movement of native animals of the area. Jinding Developments managing director Liz Ronson said the development was a “great example” of built and natural environment coming together. “We think that where possible this should be a key objective when planning any new community,” she said. “We couldn’t be more excited to start construction on what will be one of the most unique neighbourhoods in Melbourne,” she said. City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff PSM added that the council welcomed the investment in the area. “The Octave at Junction Village development is evidence of continued confidence in the local housing market and means that
Jinding Developments have just broken ground on Octave at Junction Village; a premium boutique community nestled beside the Royal Botanic Gardens in the heart of Cranbourne.
The new community is located approximately 50 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD.
The development will feature a diverse selection of home sites, parks and conservation areas
Casey continues to offer meaningful housing choice diversity to its residents, both new and established,” Ms Duff said.
Ridge, meaning that the existing local amenities are in place for new residents to benefit from and enjoy.” Ms Duff added the City of Casey was committed to environment sustainability and conservation.
“Octave at Junction Village is situated in an established neighbourhood, near Botanic
Multicultural events to go digital Multicultural communities are taking their events and celebrations online in the face of Covid-19. The State Government has provided funding for multifaith and multicultural communities around Casey to help them make the transition, through the Multicultural Festivals and Events program. More than $800,000 will flow to those organisations, helping them to also build and develop their long-term digital capacity. Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing announced two of the successful recipients: the Casey Friendship Association and the Casey Tamil Manram Inc. The Casey Friendship Association Inc will organise a Chinese New Year Celebration, to be held on 31 January 2021. The digital event is expected to attract around 250 people. Casey Tamil Manram Inc. will organise the The Tamil Festival - Victoria 2021, to be held on 10 January 2021. The digital event is expected to attract around 6,500 people. Other events across the state include the Vietnamese Community in Australia - Victoria Chapter’s Tet Lunar New Year Festival, the Wyndham Diwali and both the SalamFest Digital Edition and the African Music and Cultural Virtual Festival, which are expected to each attract 10,000 people. Ms Shing said the funding was great news for residents. “The pandemic won’t stop our communities from celebrating the traditions and celebrations that bring us together, especially during the pandemic,” she said. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Harriet Shing MP.
Tutors needed Expressions of interest are being sought from qualified or soon-to-be qualified teachers for tutoring roles in Catholic schools throughout south-east Victoria. Diocese of Sale Director of Catholic Education Maria Kirkwood said tutors would be employed to work with teachers in their efforts to further assist students requiring additional support following the extended period of remote learning. “Tutors will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of expert classroom teachers, in order to target teaching to address the needs of these students,” she said. Tutors will be employed from the beginning of the 2021 school year in primary and secondary schools. The recruitment drive follows the State Government’s announcement that $250 million will be made available for schools to hire tutors in 2021, some $30 million of which will be available to non-government schools. Expressions of interest can be registered on the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd website.
Cranbourne father makes guilty plea By Mitchell Clarke A Cranbourne father has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two young boys on a number of occasions spanning five years. The 59-year-old man, who won’t be named to protect his family, fronted the County Court, charged with five offences including three counts of sexual penetration of a child under 16. According to court documents obtained by Star News, the man assaulted his victims on 12 different occasions between 2001 to 2005. The offender, who was aged between 39 and 43, was a married father of three when the attacks took place. Those attacks, which are too graphic to report, took place in a range of public and private places, including a bathroom at the Casey Leisure Centre and a public toilet block in Mirboo North. After each assault, the man would tell his victim: “Don’t tell anyone about this, remember it’s our secret” or “You’re a good boy ... you can’t tell anyone ... you’ll get into trouble”. His offending was eventually discovered when a suggestive note that he wrote to his victim was located by another person. His wife filed for divorce just two days after she was made aware about the allegations in 2008. It wasn’t until almost a decade later that the man was arrested at his Cranbourne home in November 2017. He denied all of the allegations put to him in a police interview. He was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced by Judge Claire Quin at a later date.
The man will be sentenced in the County Court at a later date. Thursday, 22 October, 2020
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Study puts DV in sights By Danielle Kutchel A new study has uncovered the startling rates of family violence faced by women on temporary visas during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study, conducted by Monash University in conjunction with InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence, is the first to document violence against women on temporary visas during the pandemic. The study followed 100 of InTouch’s clients during the first Victorian lockdown from 16 March to 31 May 2020. Participants detailed a multitude of family violence issues: starvation by the perpetrator, withholding of funds for essential medical care for children and victims, violence, and threats of deportation, among others. During this time, 72 percent of the women who contacted InTouch for assistance reported that violence had increased in frequency or severity. Soberingly, eight women reported having been removed from their house by the perpetrator; 63 percent of perpetrators had physically hurt the victim-survivor; and 87 percent had used emotional abuse. It follows a larger study conducted in 2017, also by Monash University, that also analysed family violence amongst temporary visa holders. This year’s study, InTouch CEO Michal Morris said, provides “a point of comparison to 2017 with a similar cohort of people, but it also gives us a much stronger understanding of the impact of Covid on these women.” Workers at InTouch recognised immediately that their clients were facing a crisis when Covid hit; women contacting them had higher levels of anxiety, and there was an increase in requests for help with housing and food security. While Ms Morris stressed that family violence is universal, and that family violence only affected a small percentage of the relationships of migrant families, she said women on temporary visas could face unique challenges. “When you’re looking at relationships where there is family violence, there’s power relationships and control relationships,” she said.
“Where one is a permanent resident or a citizen, and the other is a temporary visa holder and there is family violence, that’s surety for one of the people in the relationship and insecurity for the other and it is a space that can be manipulated.” Often there is little opportunity for recourse for these women, as they have been excluded from Federal Government pandemic support and are unable to access any assistance from Centrelink. “These women are relying on friends, family and charity and service providers like InTouch to stay in their houses. They’re in an incredibly precarious position,” Ms Morris said. InTouch has received funding from the State Government to continue to provide this assistance while the women remain out of work. Part of that assistance has taken the form of delivery of food boxes to women in need around Melbourne with the help of social enterprise Kinfolk. The report only covers the first wave in Victoria; Ms Morris said the issues may have been compounded by the extended lockdown in Victoria, with many women facing six months of no income and no possibility of returning to work in their fields, which are often highly casualised. Another issue is the closure of the courts due to Covid safety concerns, which has created a backlog of intervention orders and family violence cases to be heard. “We’ve all agreed, Victoria made a choice that was health and safety first. But there have been huge repercussions and the impact has been on some incredibly vulnerable people, so it’s about how we keep moving to try and support these people,” Ms Morris said. “I think there’s a tension because as I said, we’ve received some funding to support these people across food and housing insecurity but we’re not Centrelink. “That’s supposed to be our safety net and this group of women don’t have that safety net.” She’d like to see decisions made at a political level to better support these victim-survivors. InTouch has long called for a specific visa
CEO of InTouch, Michal Morris. for temporary visa holders who experience family violence, one that gives them possibilities to recover from their experience. The new visa would not be a pathway to citizenship, but it would allow women to recover within Australia and be given opportunities to move forward and would provide basic entitlements like Centrelink and Medicare. Among other recommendations, the report recommends the provision of strategic, targeted information to recent arrivals about family violence, migration status and supports available. Ms Morris said there needs to be more and
better engagement with communities around family violence. “Since [Luke and Rosie] Batty, Victorian people have really developed and matured a lot of our attitudes towards family violence and our understanding of it. “What we need to do now is make sure all the different parts of our community are on that journey around education on family violence. “We need to see the human side of these women and how we can support these women through some really horrific circumstances.”
Swim schools still out as summer approaches By Danielle Kutchel A prominent Narre Warren swim school has raised fears about an increase in child drownings if restrictions on swimming lessons aren’t eased. According to Paul Sadler Swimland, five children aged two and under have lost their lives due to drowning incidents in the past two months alone. The swim school said children in Victoria had had little chance to build their life-saving water skills over the past six months of lockdown. “One of the biggest risks this summer, will be amongst children who were competent and confident last summer and who may no longer be, due to regressed swimming ability,” the organisation said in a statement. “Additionally, parents and guardians may not watch as closely, expecting that their children’s abilities are the same. “However, with no lessons for over six months, this may no longer be the case - all Victorian kids will have regressed in their swimming ability to some degree.” The organisation would like to see the Learn to Swim industry reopened, arguing there is no evidence of Covid transmission in the swim school setting and no evidence that Covid can survive in chlorinated water. “Transmission increases amongst close contact individuals, which according to 16 STAR NEWS
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Casey RACE, managed by YMCA, is currently unable to open to provide swimming lessons. DHHS is classified as more than 15 minutes of face to face contact or more than two hours in an indoor setting with an infected person,” the organisation said. “These risks can be mitigated in the Learn to Swim industry and specifically at Paul Sadler Swimland where our lessons are 30 minutes in duration.
“Spectators can be limited in numbers, spaced a relevant distance apart, issued hand sanitiser upon entry and exit as well as offered to sit outdoors or in their cars with designated drop off and pick up zones, thus reducing an already minimal amount of time in an enclosed space.” While lockdown continues, the swim school has provided free content online to
help swimmers of all levels brush up on their skills - but the company stressed this did not replace in-pool lessons. Its concerns are echoed by the YMCA, which manages Casey RACE and Casey ARC. “Victorian children are at risk of falling far behind on the benchmark competencies outlined in the National Swimming and Water Safety framework. These benchmarks are a key element of drowning prevention, and Victorian children continue to miss out,” said YMCA spokesperson and Victorian Aquatic Industry Association (VAIA) chair, Amanda Locke. “In relation to the health and safety of our communities, this remains our number one priority.” Ms Locke said YMCA-managed facilities have seven safety measures in place to ensure the centres are Covid-safe. These include temperature scanning, social distancing requirements, signage and instructions on how to be Covid-safe within the centre, increased hygiene - in the form of hand sanitisers - and cleaning, Department of Health Covid-safe straining for staff plus additional YMCA-provided training, an eight-point process for reporting and tracing a confirmed case, and face mask requirements. “The YMCA supports a safe and timely return to essential swimming and water safety programs,” the company said in a statement. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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ONE OF GIPPSLAND’S FINEST LIFESTYLES LOCATED on the very fringe of the Trafalgar township, sits one of the area’s most prestige lifestyle properties, positioned perfectly and sitting elegantly on the picturesque 7 acre allotment, taking in the spanning 180 degree views that overlook the stunning Gippsland landscape and as far as the snow tipped Mt Baw Baw. The ideal lifestyle property or hobby farm is occupied by a grand 51 square modern and well-appointed residence. The home features 4 large bedrooms including parents’ retreat in master bedroom, 3 bathrooms including fully selfcontained guest ensuite, 4 separate living areas with cinema like home theatre, quality kitchen with 40m stone bench tops and massive walk-in pantry, 9ft ceilings and 8ft doors throughout, high quality Tasmanian oak floors, wood fire, ducted vacuum and 4 x split system air-conditioners throughout the home. The private and peaceful outdoor entertaining area enjoys the serenity of the private rear yard, while the front verandah boasts a stunning northern aspect and rural views, making relaxing in this home a dream come true. The property caters for all enthusiasts, boasting a huge 4 bay Colorbond shed with workshop and separate fully lined home office with wood fire and toilet, perfect for the home business operator. In addition is a separate hay/horse feed shed, with attached storeroom. With an area ready made for the horse arena or additional shedding, the opportunities are endless.
Additional notable features include town and tank water, oversized double garage, ample storage options and newly fences paddocks that all further enhance this versatile lifestyle property. With excellent town and freeway access this unique rural offering presents a wonderful and unbeatable quality of life. Call Tyler Hogan on 0477 712 112 to arrange your inspection. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 311 Mountain Glen Drive, TRAFALGAR EAST Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: 1,250,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Tyler Hogan, 0477 712 112, HARCOURTS, WARRAGUL, 5622 3333
Warragul - 8-18 Mason Street Approved Multi-Level Retail/Office/Residential Development Site. Located in the booming regional growth township of Warragul, approximately 100km from Melbourne, is this commercial development site with current planning approval for 1442m2 of ground floor retail space, 1527m2 of first floor office space, 8 x top floor residential apartments, and 57 basement car parking spaces. The Commercial 1 Zoned site measures 1661m2 with a 45.42m width and frontage to prominent Mason Street, and a 36.58m depth. A significant development opportunity in a tightly held close in CBD precinct.
1661m2 Expressions of Interest closing Wednesday 25th November 2020 For full plans or further enquiries, or to obtain an Information Memorandum please contact Evan Broadbent on 0438 379 151 or email evan.broadbent@harcourts.com.au
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Casey backs $50m gallery By Andrew Cantwell Protestors flooded Casey City Council’s question time at the meeting of administrators on Tuesday 20 October, submitting 83 questions on the proposed $50 million gallery development in the green wedge at Harkaway - which is to house an internationally significant art collection reportedly worth more than $500 million. There were so many questions that chief administraor Noelene Duff said the meeting would not be able to deal with them individually in the time available. Instead, the letters were grouped under 12 “themes”, which were addressed by Ms Duff in detail. The questions related to an officers’ report before Casey administrators recommending support for the massive gallery project. Plans by proponent and art collection owner Lindsay Hogg involve the gallery, a 140-seat restaurant, a function centre, residences and provision for 24-hour security. The proposal hopes to provide a nationally and internationally significant attraction, generate about 300 jobs, including almost 150 during the building stages and an equivalent number associated directly or indirectly with the operation of the gallery, restaurant and landscaped grounds. A planning review process is underway as, under current green wedge rules, the gallery’s associated 140-seat restaurant is not a permitted use for the eight-hectare site owned by Mr Hogg, on King Road. The meeting heard that because of the significance of the plan to the state, Casey City had been bypassed on the decision, but was still permitted to make a submission as part of a six-week public consultation process. All three administrators indicated their strong support for the plan. Administrator Cameron Boardman moved
that the administrators back the officers’ submission, but amended the motion to ask that Harkaway residents’ key concerns were specifically addressed in assessing the application. The submission will go to a special panel advising State Planning Minister Richard Wynne, who will ultimately decide on a site-specific amendment to the Casey planning scheme. In backing the submission, Mr Boardman said he commended Harkaway residents for the thoroughness of their consideration of the issues, shown in their questions to the council, and assured them their concerns would be addressed by the minister’s special planning panel. He said that for any proposal of significance, it “must be supported” for the benefit of Casey as a whole - but “through the lens” of impacts to the local community. There was a balancing of interests that needed to be dealt with, he indicated. “It’s not often you get a proposal like this,” he said, while also emphasising that Casey Council was not the responsible authority
which would make the final decision. But, he indicated, the benefits were clear. There would be 146 construction jobs and 149 ongoing jobs from the project, which would bring national and international visitors to the region. “This too great a gift to Casey, we cannot affort to refuse it,” he said. While in support, he also acknowledged the “legitimate and sound concerns” of the local community. But, he said, the public planning process underway would allow any member of the public to attend deliberations and “interrogate” the claims of the proponent. Casey’s 11-page submission to the Planning Minister is based around four key points: The range of economic and cultural benefits to Casey. Gaining an assurance that at least $500 million in artworks be publicly displayed at least 40 weeks per year. Asking for the widening and sealing of Kings
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Vikings are set to charge By Lance Jenkinson It has been a revolving door at the Carlisle Park Vikings this off-season in the West Gippsland Cricket Association. The changes started at the top, with coach CJ King leaving the Majestic Boulevard club and star all-rounder James Giertz trailing not far behind. It jolted the Vikings into a busy winter of wheeling and dealing following their gutwrenching one-wicket loss to Officer in last season’s semi final. The Vikings desperately want to avoid losing ground after turning from a side fighting off relegation to a genuine premiership contender last summer. “The last three seasons we were runners up, then we fought off relegation and then we were one wicket away from a grand final,” Vikings president Aaron Straughair said. “We sort of lost a few players [after the 201718 grand final] - I think seven guys that played in the grand final team, so that hurt a bit. “We knew what we were in for that year [in 2018-19], but we got back to where we wanted to be last season.” Carlisle Park is confident of avoiding the dip on the rollercoaster this time around. In fact, the Vikings want to soar to new heights. A strong recruiting campaign has raised expectations. “We parted ways with our coach and a few guys left with him, which is how cricket works, you go and play with your mates, but we’ve brought in a few other guys who we believe can replace those guys,” Straughair said. “We’re playing to win the premiership this year and I think we can do that with the side we’ve got. “One thing we haven’t really had is depth, which we’ve started to have this year. “That’s why I think we’re better situated now than a few years ago.” The most coveted signature for Carlisle Park was the re-signing of star import Ravindu Kodithuwakku. Kodithuwakku was a nightmare for the bowlers last season, crushing 674 runs at 51.8, including two centuries and 74 in the semi final. The opening batsman was devastating in his destruction of opposition bowling attacks.
Ravindu Kodithuwakku was an excitement machine for the Carlisle Park Vikings last season. “He’s got a lot of flair,” Straughair said. “He’s enjoyable to watch, that’s for sure. “He just hits the ball so cleanly. “From ball one, it’s out the middle of the bat.” David Nutting will open the batting for Carlisle Park again with Kodithuwakku after making 451 runs at 37.1 last season. Nutting will step up to captain the team this season. “He’s played high grade cricket, so he’s got the experience we need,” Straughair said. Some big signings have walked through the door at Carlisle Park. The Vikings exacted a little bit of payback on Officer, the side that knocked them out of
the finals last season, by securing the services of their star wicketkeeper-batsman James Parnall. Having Parnall will not only strengthen the Vikings’ middle order, but it will weaken Officer’s batting depth. “He’ll move into the number four position for us,” Straughair said. The Vikings expect big things from new recruits Senal De Silva, an opening bowler, and Anurudda Fonseka, a middle order batsman. James Gilbert, another opening bowler, is a wildcard, and returning to the club after a bit of time in the cricket wilderness. Prabath Fonseka has been appointed coach of Carlisle Park.
Picture: SUPPLIED Fonseka’s developmental viewpoint has already been an asset for the Vikings’ youngsters during the coronavirus lockdown. “He’s a Level 2 cricket coach and also has a lot of ties in the AFL,” Straughair said. “He did internships with Essendon and Melbourne, where he sat in the coaches box during game day, coaches meetings and training. “That perspective and his development side will really help us. “The last couple of months he’s done a development program with some of our juniors online and he’s had a few AFL players come and talk to them through his connections with the Essendon Football Club.”
The light at tunnel’s end as it heats up at the track By Lance Jenkinson The Cranbourne Turf Club has landed a bonus race meeting that could hold extra significance. Next Thursday, Cranbourne will host a midweek event originally scheduled for Seymour that had to be moved due to repairs on the Seymour track. While it is your run-of-the-mill afternoon race meeting that will only garner attention from keen observers, significantly it could also mark the return of owners to the racetrack. Owners have not been allowed at metropolitan racecourses due to Covid-19 restrictions, and this would be a significant step on the path back to eventually having crowds at race meetings. “Unfortunately for the Seymour club, they’ve had to transfer a few meetings,” Cranbourne Turf Club chief executive Neil Bainbridge said. “The Seymour Cup, which was held on the weekend, was run at Kilmore. “We’ll get on and run the meeting and do what we need to. “What will be interesting to see by Thursday week is whether owners are allowed on-course. “If owners are allowed on course, we’ll welcome them back.” There appears to be light at the end of cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Things are looking up for the local racing community as the Covid-19 situation becomes a little Picture: ROB CAREW clearer. 198932 the tunnel for racing clubs when it comes to having people back at the races. Where Bainbridge garnered his excitement from Premier Daniel Andrews’ revised road map to Covid normal was the potential of venues to host 50 people outdoors and 20 people indoors from 1 November. While Bainbridge said “the devil is always in the details”, it could mean Cranbourne Turf Club has multiple rooms operating at those capacities. “If you take racecourses with grandstands, they probably have four or five different rooms, so 20 indoor dining might be 20 per room and then 50 outdoor dining,” he said. “We’ll explore with Racing Victoria and the government to see whether we can have
multiple outdoor dining areas.” It is not only on race days where Cranbourne wants to be active. In recent years, the club has been a popular spot for work functions, and it wants to be the go-to place for Covid-safe parties in the lead up to Christmas. “I think what you’ll find is the government will move more towards outdoor dining and outdoor activities as they relax restrictions, and that puts Cranbourne Turf Club in a really good position because people will potentially be able to come for an outdoor gathering around Christmas in a very safe area,” Bainbridge said. “There’s not going to be many places that are able to offer the level of catering that we
can offer, the landscaped gardens, and the beautiful big deck. “I think there’s going to be plenty of opportunities for the Cranbourne Turf Club and for all the racing clubs, metropolitan and country. “They should be able to use that to their advantage in the month of December.” People are the lifeblood of racing clubs and the workers behind the scenes have played a significant part in Cranbourne’s success. The chance to get the workers back into the thick of the action is something that Bainbridge is desperate to see happen. “We have a large workforce and it will be great to welcome those people back to the fold and to give them some normality back in their life by being able to come back to work,” he said. “I think it’s most likely that owners and close connections will return over the next month, and there’s a chance that very small crowds that meet that guideline of 20 indoor dining and 50 outdoor dining may be allowed back before Christmas. “We’re mainly planning a real return of significant crowds in 2021. “There’s many who want to rush things, but we need to make sure we keep doing the right things and we’ll work with the government and Racing Victoria to make sure that happens safely.” Thursday, 22 October, 2020
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Small has a big passion By Nick Creely Shannon Small has a passion and excitement for female cricket that has seen him make a significant contribution to the game over many years. He believes strongly in the opportunities and friendships that the game creates women, and wants to continue being an integral part of the sport’s rapid development in the southeast region, especially as sport in general looks to move past Covid-19. His latest role, as women’s coach of the Narre South Cricket Club in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Competition, is a challenge he simply can’t wait to sink his teeth into after working hard with women’s coordinator Gina Smith to build the side and to generate interest. “I’ve seen how Narre South has gone about it over the last couple of years in terms of their girls program, and it’s been quite impressive from where they started,” he explained. “I’ve been keeping an eye on that through some of my colleagues at Cricket Victoria, namely Gina (Smith) and it’s been exciting to see that grow. “And moving back to the area has given me the opportunity to coach the women’s side, and on the opportunity, it’s exciting to see the amount of new teams in the competition this year as well. “We want to develop girls into becoming the best cricketer they can be and going through the Victorian cricket pathways. “It’s not just Narre South doing an amazing job, but a number of clubs are putting women’s cricket on the radar, which is a great thing.” Small has had an impressive career in cricket to date - in 2016, he worked in cricket development in the UK for nine months, before his most recent role at Cricket Victoria as regional cricket manager in Gippsland,
Narre South women’s coach Shannon Small is looking forward to continuing the great work being done by the club. where he spent four years. He has also been involved in coaching at Dandenong from 2017 to 2019, assisting and running the Sophie Molineux Academy, and from a playing perspective has spent time at Northcote and played plenty of cricket with his home club, Knox Gardens. And through all he has seen in the game so far, women’s cricket has been an element of the sport he believes continues to go to another level year on year.
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cricket is stereotypically boring, but over the last few years the exposure of Twenty20 cricket has shown a different side to the game, and that’s helped get new people into the game. “Once they come down and have a go, and have a crack at it, we’ve seen that they love it. “Cricket builds friendships more than any other sport, there’s just something about it - we are excited that it’s something brand new, and it’s the first part of many years to come with women’s cricket at Narre South. “Covid hasn’t made it easy that’s for sure, but we know sport is going to be a massive release for people in getting back out in the community and socialising in a safe way.” If anyone is interested in joining the women’s side, they can contact Shannon on 0400 510 593 or Gina Smith on 0420 391 803.
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“Women’s cricket is something I’m extremely passionate about and something that I’ve spent the last five years working full-time in cricket, and the participation levels and the growth is something that excites me,” he said. “It’s the opportunities that my nieces, my sister and that to be given the same opportunities that the boys get.” With Covid-19 presenting significant challenges for clubs in recruiting, and even more for clubs looking to kick-start new sides, Small said that the progress of putting together the Narre South side is going well, but urged anyone interested in giving it a go to get in touch with the club. “The number one thing is spreading the word - anything we can do at the moment to get the word out we’re doing,” he said. “Cricket’s a bit of a word of mouth sport -
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More than 20 Victorian community groups that care for the intellectually or physically disabled are in the running for a $10,000 windfall in greyhound racing’s TAB Great Chase Grand Final at The Meadows tonight (Wednesday). While crowds are currently not allowed on course due to the Covid-19 pandemic, eight of the 22 groups - all of which attended last year’s final - will be randomly drawn and allocated a greyhound in this year’s final, to be run at 5.24pm. The draw will take place at around 5.15pm via a private zoom link for all 22 groups, who will be greeted by Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) chair Peita Duncan, CEO Alan Clayton and TAB managing director of wagering and media, Adam Rytenskild. The eight groups selected are sure to be cheering frantically for their greyhounds from afar, with the organisation matched to the grand final winner to receive $10,000, while the other seven groups will collect $2000 each, equating to $24,000. First run in 2003, the annual TAB Great Chase is a statewide event, which traditionally sees groups that care for the disabled enjoy free days out at their local greyhound racetrack, where they receive meals, showbags and are allocated greyhounds for the day. The better-performing dogs win prize money for their group, with almost $650,000 distributed to Victoria’s disability sector so far. The TAB Great Chase series is open to greyhounds with one to five wins, and has been won by many champions over the years, including last year’s winner Simon
Told Helen, who has since gone on to win four Group 1 races while amassing more than $640,000 in prize money. The 2020 Grand Final has no shortage of quality, featuring up-and-coming stars including the Pearcedale-based Equalizer, and Dr. Tucker, who have both won four races on end, as well as Jepara (won five from seven) and Sovereign Wind (six from 10). The first prize is $47,000. Of the community groups in the running, two have Cranbourne as their local race club (Cranbourne South’s Blairlogie Living and Learning and Dandenong’s The Bridge Connects), while another two have Warragul as their local race club (the Latrobe Valley-based All Abilities Sports, and Moe’s Life Skills community centre). Group 3 TAB Great Chase Grand Final Wednesday 21 October, 5.24pm The Meadows (525 metres) 1. Equalizer (Trainer: Jason Thompson, Pearcedale) 2. Jepara (Angela Langton, Anakie) 3. Carry On Maxwell (Tim Britton, Lara) 4. Sovereign Wind (Des Douch, Maffra) 5. Dr Tucker (William McMahon, Darriman) 6. Earn The Answers (Lyn Smith, Nambrok) 7. Mepunga Sparkle (Samantha Hooke, Bushfield) 8. Paint Peeler (Jason Whybrow, Wangaratta) Reserves 9. Alamosa Bill (Glenn Rounds, Devon Meadows) 10.Captain Dynamite (Kelvyn Greenough, Pearcedale) cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Lehman’s top honour By Nick Creely Tooradin star all-rounder Russ Lehman has snared the West Gippsland Cricket Association’s top gong, the Terry Stephenson Medal, after a stunning 2019/20 season with the Seagulls. The WGCA announced its award winners for last season on its social media pages this week, which is sure to generate some excitement ahead of this season, which is scheduled to begin in mid-November but is subject to Victorian State Government restrictions on community sport. Lehman won his second Terry Stephenson Medal in the Premier division - after winning it back in 2015 - with 26 votes after a remarkable home and away season that saw the all-rounder score strongly with 505 runs and snare a mind-boggling 40 wickets at an average of 10.83. Some of Lehman’s most brilliant performances of the season included 7/39 and 4/30 in the same game against Cranbourne Meadows in Round 5, 5/21 against Cardinia in Round 7, 62 not out and 3/21 against Devon Meadows in Round 9, and 101 not out and 3/60 against former club Pakenham in Round 14. Lehman also took out the Premier grade bowling average and bowling aggregate. Pakenham star Dale Tormey - the 2018/19 Terry
Tooradin star Russ Lehman shone with both bat and ball. 187322 Stephenson medalist - took out the batting average award and batting aggregate in a season in which the Pakenham star scored a stunning 946 runs, with a best of 173 not out as he
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continues to take the WGCA by storm with the blade. In the District Division, Upper Beaconsfield’s Imesh Jayasekara has claimed the Player
of the Year award, as well as the batting average award. Jayasekera had yet another dominant season for the Maroons, crunching 559 runs at 50.83, with a best of 87 as his consistency was once again was on show at the top of the order. Carlisle Park Vikings batsman Ravindu Kodithuwakku snared the batting aggregate award with 600 runs, and Officer’s Leigh Boyle took out the bowling aggregate with 31 wickets, while Emerald’s Trent Rolfs took out the bowling average. In the Sub-District division, Kooweerup’s Ayden Mills was rewarded for a strong season with the Player of the Year award. Mills hit 276 runs during the home-andaway season and snared 13 wickets in what was an extremely consistent season with both bat and ball. Pakenham’s Brad Senior took out the batting average award, while Niran Warnakula from Lang Lang won the batting aggregate with 499 runs. Tooradin’s Daniel Quinn won the bowling aggregate for a brilliant season with 27 wickets, while Arie Hazendonk’s strong season for Kooweerup was rewarded with the bowling average award. For the remaining award winners, pick up a copy of next week’s Pakenham-Berwick Gazette.
It’s all happening in the Cranbourne racing scene By Lance Jenkinson Albarado was the talk of the stables at the Cranbourne Turf Club after taking out the 2000-metre Neds Classic at Caulfield on Saturday. The Trent Busuttin-Natalie Young trained three-year-old colt nudged out Let’s Karaka Deel and Hit The Shot in a thrilling race. Jockey Mark Zahra timed Albarado’s run to perfection and hit the line strong. Cranbourne Turf Club chief executive officer Neil Bainbridge was impressed with the staying power of Albarado. “He was very impressive,” he said. “He had to work pretty hard. “I think they’ve got a very good horse on
their hands there. “It looks like he’ll be able to run the trip up to 2500m, which, for a lot of those three year old’s, there’s always a query at.” Why the ability to stay the 2500 metres is important is that Albarado is now targeting the Victoria Derby at Flemington on 31 October. Taking out one of the traditional lead up races to the Derby has the punters excited for Albarado’s chances in the Derby. “At last look, he’s the favourite for the Victorian Derby,” Bainbridge said. “There’s a lot that will play out over the next couple of weeks, but he looks an outstanding chance.”
It was not all smooth sailing for the Busuttin-Young stable. Mirage Dancer struggled backing up from his Group 1 win at the Metropolitan in Sydney two weeks earlier, finishing 17th in the Caulfield Cup, won by Verry Elleegant, on Saturday. “I’m not up with the reasons why he didn’t perform up to his expectations, but I’m sure that’s something that Trent and Natalie will be working through,” Bainbridge said. “On the surface, he was a little bit disappointing.” The Busuttin-Young stable entered John Messara-owned international import Skyward into the Geelong Cup.
It was a big day for Cranbourne trainer Richard Laming at Bendigo on Saturday. The Laming stables produced three winners - all at juicy odds. Laming had back-to-back wins in races three and four with Sarodec (17-1) and Reliable Lovin (19-1) before taking out the ninth and final race with No Shame (21-1). “All of the winners that Richard had were all double figures, so he had a very good day,” Bainbridge said. “Richard has a very good team, so he’ll be looking forward to being very competitive during the Spring carnival. “He would be in the top five or six trainers at Cranbourne for horse numbers.”
Faltum is ready to inspire cricket’s next generation By Nick Creely Nicole Faltum is very much a star on the rise in Australian cricket. She is a natural leader, has a mature head on her shoulders, and possesses talents on the cricket field that will see her continue to make a name for herself. And she wants to inspire the next generation of female cricketers coming through the ranks - to motivate them to stay persistent, work hard and make the most of the Victorian cricket pathways. This season, the emerging Victorian and Melbourne Stars player is set to be the female cricket ambassador for the West Gippsland Cricket Association in what is a huge boost for the region as it looks to continue building its female cricket participation. Faltum said that the opportunity to be an ambassador is a chance to give back to the community, and help encourage budding female cricketers to give it a go. “Just for someone to say i’m an ambassador and be in a role where I can influence and encourage young girls to play cricket is so incredible,” she said. “If I can get five more girls to play, I think that’s a huge honour, and something I’m super proud of.” Faltum said that the key to cricket is to have fun, and to make the most of opportunities that now present all cricketers across the country. “My biggest thing to start with is just to play for the pure enjoyment and fun element of it - I feel like when you do get higher, the only thing you can really bank on is that you still love it, and that it’s still fun,” she said. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
“Just getting them to enjoy it so much is my biggest thing, and for them think that’s it so great that girls can come together and play cricket. “And trusting in the pathways is so important - you have the opportunities now to really pursue it.” But even with so much development still left in her, she said it’s an honour to be able to be a role model for the emerging female cricketers, not only in the south-east and Gippsland, but across the country. “Especially being 20, I still learn off the higher people above me - I’ve learnt so much from the likes of Kristen Beams and Elyse Villani for example from the Stars last year, especially Elyse this year,” she said. “I’m still getting to learn off the people at the top, and I’m filtering it down, so I’m privileged to be able to learn myself and pass my knowledge on to others.” The 20-year-old wicketkeeper bat is originally from Moe but has strong connections with the Cardinia Shire and the WGCA, especially the Kooweerup Cricket Club. “My partner Mitch played with Koowee growing up, and his dad Matt Davey, so I had a connection with the cricket club, and I coached the under-12s two seasons ago,” she said. “It was a role I absolutely loved and if I can be involved in any way, shape or form then that’s great.” Faltum plays her Premier Cricket with Dandenong where she is held in high regard as both an emerging leader and cricketer. “Coming from Dandenong Women’s Cricket Club to then becoming just Dandenong,
Rising Victorian star Nicole Faltum is hoping to inspire the next generation of cricketers. Picture: CRICKET VICTORIA about three seasons ago, coming together and having a real club feel is awesome,” she said of the club’s culture. “To have such commedarie between the two teams is so incredible - Shepley Oval is such an incredible ground to play at, so it’s been really great.” After going through quarantine ahead of the WBBL kicking off this weekend in Sydney in the Covid bubble, Faltum is now ready to sink her teeth into what is set to be another massive tournament. “Going through everything, and being a Melbourne team and having a quarantine, everyone is so grateful that we get to be here and play,” she said. “Everyone’s excited, we’ve come together
with our overseas and interstate players, as well as the Victorians, and come together as one.” And ahead of the Stars’ season opener against the Melbourne Renegades on Sunday, Faltum said that there is always an extra layer of motivation against their cross-town rivals. “It always has that element (of added motivation) to it, no matter where you play in these games,” she said. “It’s a funny one, there’s a lot of Victorians playing against one another, and they’re actually your best mates. “It’s odd in some ways, and it’s one of the hardest ones to play because you’ve got that strong relationship, but you turn into that competitive beast.” Thursday, 22 October, 2020
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