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Last land sold By Danielle Kutchel

John Follett, pictured in 2017, on the farm that has been sold to Stockland. main problem, to cater for the number of people moving into the area,” he said. According to Stockland, the current masterplan for the area proposes more than 1,400 lots and townhome sites, two schools and a local town centre, a 10 hectare recreational park

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The City of Casey has lost one of its last pockets of farmland with the sale of a 131 hectare land parcel in Clyde to Stockland. The $180 million sale was announced on Tuesday 3 November. The land, off Ballarto and Pattersons Roads, will “restock [the] residential pipeline” according to the property developing giant. The site is close to Stockland’s Edgebrook housing project and is within the approved Cardinia Creek South Precinct Structure Plan. Owner John Follett said it was an emotional day for his family, which has farmed the parcel of land for nearly 60 years, running cattle and calves. His reasons for selling were varied, he said. “It’s in the urban growth corridor, it’s the last parcel of land, and there have been a number of years where we were in a position where we with council rates and so forth, which are astronomical, where we couldn’t make the rates let alone anything else on the farm,” Mr Follett said. Mr Follett’s father first began farming at a market garden in Noble Park, before moving as development crept in. Now, with progress pushing his family out again, Mr Follett plans to continue farming but somewhere further out in the country. “We’ll find somewhere else for cattle and so forth - well and truly further out than the City of Casey!” he said. The property was sold through Alex Scott and Co at Berwick after having been opened up to expressions of interest. While there was interest from many parties, Stockland was the “winning submission”, Mr Follett said, in a process that had been going for a while. He had been approached on many occasions previously by parties, with plans drawn up for schools and infrastructure in the area already. Despite the sale, he has concerns about the capacity of infrastructure in the area. “The lack of infrastructure in the area is the

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Road connection restored By Mitchell Clarke A new road bridge has finally replaced a dangerous level crossing after years of advocacy, with the communities of Lyndhurst, Lynbrook and Cranbourne West officially connected again. Since Evans Road was closed at the level crossing in 2005, road users have been forced to choose between taking “huge risks” travelling across the rail line or to take “extremely time-consuming” detours. But the new 620-metre road bridge - which officially reopened on 31 October - has made for a faster and safer journey for motorists. It was built using 135,000 tonnes of compacted earth, 450 tonnes of Australian-made steel and more than 3000 cubic metres of locally sourced concrete. The level crossing removal is the 39th to be scrapped across the state, and the first to be gone from the Cranbourne Line. By 2025, every single crossing between Cranbourne and the city will be removed, as part of the line’s $1 billion upgrade. Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the major construction projects were progressing well, with Pakenham’s Cardinia Road level crossing also set to be finished ahead of schedule. “With 39 level crossings now gone, we’re well ahead of schedule and we’re not slowing down - works are underway on 20 crossing removal projects right now to bust congestion right across our city,” Ms Allan said. “Getting rid of the Evans Road crossing is the first step in our massive Cranbourne Line upgrade - removing every single level crossing and duplicating the line to get people in the south-east home safer and sooner.” Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said for tens of thousands of locals, the connection between the neighbouring communities had finally been restored.

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“Finally the communities of Lyndhurst, Cranbourne West and Lynbrook are reunited after 15 years,” she said. The Lynbrook Residents Association (LRA) have long been advocating for a permanent fix to Evans Road, which was closed in 2005. In 2015, frustrated residents joined former City of Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon at the site, calling for action. LRA secretary Margie Raman said the new road bridge had been a long time coming. “They were spending a lot of money developing this area and were building roads left, right and centre, but Evans Road was never included,” she said. “There was a strong push from the local residents to have the road done up, and finally it’s happened. I think it looks fantastic.” Ms Raman believes the road will link up

According to the State Government, work is set to continue around the Evans Road site over the coming months. More than 46,000 trees, shrubs and grasses will be planted in a bid to create a green space for the community to enjoy. Meanwhile, the new Merinda Park Station will soon begin to take shape with the eastern platform canopy installed and excavation of the station underpass starting. A 600-metre rail bridge over Greens Road - the next level crossing to be removed on the line - will also start to rise from the ground over coming months. The Cranbourne line upgrade, Metro Tunnel and new high-capacity trains are set to create space for 121,000 extra weekly passengers during peak periods on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.

the community a lot better and allow locals to freely travel without stress. “It’s a lot more convenient, we think this will help people in a lot of ways,” she explained. “Lynbrook Village has a Coles. Marriott Waters have a Woolworths and Aldi, so this makes it a lot easier to commute. These days people won’t just go to one supermarket, they like to compare prices.” But she hopes the major construction project will also spur on more local upgrades in the area. “Now that we’ve got this overpass, it should make a huge difference to the area around Evans Road,” Ms Raman said. “It was a neglected area so I hope it will inspire more growth. Maybe now they’ve done this, there’ll be some more development in the next four to five years.”

Questionable conduct: IBAC’s Casey inquiry resumes By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Former mayor and state MP Lorraine Wreford - who was a lobbyist for Mr Woodman - was also examined. The next six weeks of hearings will feature remote participation by witnesses and be publicly streamed on IBAC’s website in line with Chief Health Officer directions. IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich said the next round of hearings will examine ways to improve the transparency and integrity of Victoria’s planning system.

local government levels. “This final phase of the public hearings will explore opportunities to strengthen policies, systems and practices to prevent future corruption risks,” Commissioner Redlich said. Operation Sandon public hearings started in November 2019 in which serious corruption allegations involving some Casey councillors and developers were aired. It led to the installation of a Municipal Monitor Laurinda Gardner at the council. Following a report by Ms Gardner, Casey councillors were sacked by the State Government in February. The council will be run by administrators until councillor elections in 2024. Anyone with relevant information can contact www.ibac.vic.gov.au/report or 1300 735 135.

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The IBAC inquiry into alleged corruption involving Casey councillors and property developers is set to resume on Monday 9 November. The Operation Sandon public hearings had been adjourned in March due to Covid-19 health concerns. It is not clear whether IBAC will examine former Casey mayor Sam Aziz, who recently returned to Australia from Egypt. The inquiry alleged that Mr Aziz and another former mayor Geoff Ablett were involved in $1.2 million of transactions with property developer John Woodman. So far, Casey councillors including Mr Ablett, Amanda Stapledon, Susan Serey, Gary Rowe and Rosalie Crestani have been examined at the hearings.

“These hearings will explore the ramifications of behaviours exposed in our earlier examination of the conduct of some City of Casey councillors, and assess the adequacy of Victoria’s current systems and controls for safeguarding the integrity of the state’s planning processes.” Commissioner Redlich said the investigation raised concerns about “the relationship between individuals involved in planning and property development” in parts of Victoria beyond Casey. “IBAC will call a range of further witnesses to enable us to properly examine these concerns and their impact across the various levels of Victoria’s planning and property development system.” The hearing’s final week will call expert witnesses in planning, campaign donations, lobbying and integrity standards at state and

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What is something people don’t know about you? I’m a huge fan of horror movies, video games and books, but usually get scared too easily to enjoy them properly. What was your most memorable moment? Why? It feels a little mundane, but the night that I finished my research paper for Extended Investigation. It was a thesis on monsters in fiction, which I’m really passionate about, so it was a huge mixture of emotions to actually see it finished. What would your last meal be? A chicken parmigiana. What do you love about the Beaconhills community? I really love how many opportunities there are. No matter what you’re interested in, there’s something that you can get involved with, or a chance to create something you’re passionate about. What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness? The Stonewall Riots. It was a very difficult time, but it’s such an important piece of political and social history. Favourite book? Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett. Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party? Taika Waititi, Neil Gaiman, Guillermo del Toro, Cate Blanchett, Missy Higgins and Jane Austen. What does a day in the life at school look like for you? A typical day of study usually involves me structuring my day with a schedule. I have trouble concentrating for long periods of time, so I’ll usually write out the tasks I need done, then break them each into smaller, more manageable parts and put them into a timeline for the

Get to know Jaime Watts. day. It really helps me to see everything written out so it doesn’t seem as overwhelming. What are your hobbies? Writing, art, reading, acting, listening to mu-

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Op shop reopens at last By Danielle Kutchel

Suzie Brooking outside the distinctive Backpacks 4 Vic Kids Op Shop door. 208950 selling the op shop’s wares online with retail closed. “It wasn’t just helping us, it was helping the community because no one could get clothes because online was sold out, deliveries were taking forever, and there was no click and collect at the beginning,” she said. “A lot of people go to op shops because they can’t necessarily afford to buy from regular shops.”

Toasting a public speaking win By Danielle Kutchel It was a night to remember for local members of public speaking club Toastmasters, with this year’s annual Area B1 speech contests being hosted by the Cranbourne club. Like so many events in the year of Covid, the contest was held over Zoom. Contestants from across Casey, the Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast faced off on Wednesday 28 October for night one of the contests, Humourous and Evaluation speeches. Speakers were joined by visitors from across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Lara Beth Poynton and Shondra Renzella of Mornington Peninsula Toastmasters took the evaluation and humorous titles respectively, whilst Lakshini Watson and Debra Thompson of host club Cranbourne

were the runners-up. All four will now proceed to the next round. Night two will be held on Thursday 5 November, consisting of the Table Topics (impromptu speaking) and International (inspirational) contests. One lucky participant in the International contest will make it all the way to the World Championship of Public Speaking. But it’s not about the glory: it’s about testing onself and seeing what you can achieve, according to Toastmasters area director Simon Walliker. The public is able to watch along this Thursday to get a feel for the club and what Toastmasters involves. For more information or for membership enquiries, find Cranbourne Toastmasters on Facebook or visit toastmasters.org. au

That’s where the B4VK op shop can help, she said, with $2 kids’ clothing and $3 adult casual clothing. She recalled delivering clothes to one family whose little boy was over the moon to get new clothes. “It felt good to be able to help,” she added. The op shop is also able to take donations again, with all donated goods being handled in a Covid-safe manner, and is interested in

hearing from anyone who would like to volunteer in the shop. Full training will be provided. In the meantime, Ms Brooking said she and her team are looking forward to being an alternative to traditional retail. “We want to stick in that affordable category. We’re just little people, but it’s such a good cause,” she said. Find the B4VK Charity Op Shop on Facebook.

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On Friday 30 October, a story was shared to the Berwick Star News Facebook page about an investigation into a four-yearold dog who sustained serious neglect. Here is how our readers reacted online: Ida Van Buiten: I hope they got fined and can never own a animal again. Blayne Marae: Some humans forget that it is a privilege to have an animal; NOT a right. I hope these putrid excuses for humans have karma come their way hard and fast. Bev Marshall: Oh what the hell is wrong with people! Poor darlin’ suffered a horrible life and death! Heartbreaking. Lorna Currie: Oh my gosh how could anyone do this to a dog. Kosanka Maricic: I did not and can not read or see anything when related with animal abuse but I do have an opinion about those who are guilty of such crime. Isabella Potocki: Scumbags. Should be jailed for treating this poor dog in this manner. Heartbreaking. Lauren Hamilton: That is disgustingly cruel, how could you possibly let that beautiful dog suffer so greatly like that. So terribly sad. Lorna Sullivan: Run free with no pain over the rainbow bridge. You didn’t deserve what you got for the four years you were here. Jeremy Forbes: Animal cruelty should be jailed. Not a stupid fine they won’t pay and bull**** order against owning more. They go right back home and do it again. Tracey Henry: Scum. Throw the book at them.

City of Casey, the person to contact is Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne, by Friday 6th November. He might even be willing to come out to Harkaway and see for himself what is the actual situation and why so many people are so keen to preserve the historic Harkaway village intact for the future, and persuade Mr. Hogg to display his art in a more preferable and welcome location for him, the community and the future. Gloria O’Connor, Pakenham Upper

Scales need adjusting Thanks to Mitchell Clarke for his stories, which serve to underline the vagaries of the judicial system. On one hand we have a drunk unlicensed hoon who had a “difficult upbringing” who was caught, thank goodness by VicPol before he could reoffend (again) driving apparently at over 0.098 per cent BAC doing 145 in a 60 zone, failing to stop at a red, collides with a lady in her 70s rendering her unconscious and in a coma for six days and leaving her with lifelong medical and psychological issues. Also injured were three passengers out joy riding with the miscreant. Apparently parental supervision is a thing of the past for many of

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS today’s youth. Compounding this charade we also learnt that the driver (not the senior lady) was also out on bail. Where have we heard that before? Looks like the parole board/magistrate courts are a revolving door for some. The outcome - you’ve been a naughty boy and I sentence you to a maximum of three years but because of “good behaviour” and time in custody you will be out in less than a year. Not bad for nearly killing four people, driving while drunk, breaking bail, evading police, running a red, causing material damage, driving an unregistered car of dubious ownership, oh and what’s more just to show that we are very cross you won’t be able to drive for three years. There! Then we learn that a pervert, pedophile who had a “deprived childhood” who committed some horrendous sexual offences 15 years ago and none since apparently is jailed for a maximum of six years and three months with a minimum of four years and three months and a “risk” of deportation. Those scales of justice really need some urgent recalibration. Charles Harris, Pakenham

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs Down! To the motorists who continue to floor it on the Monash in the 40 zones! You are a bloody disgrace! The speed limit is CLEARLY posted but you morons choose to put others at risk by doing 100!

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Thumbs Down! For people who can’t wear masks properly! Your face isn’t covered if your nose is sticking out! If you’re talking and your masks constantly drops get a new one or twist the straps then put them over your ears. Seriously it can’t be that hard. Coming from a health care worker who’s sick of seeing it!

To all the Casey teachers on World Teachers Day. What a year!

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Covid cuts surgery By Cam Lucadou-Wells Monash Health’s elective surgery waiting list has ballooned by 21 per cent due to deferrals during the Covid-19 pandemic’s peaks. According to its 2019-’20 annual report, Monash Health’s waiting list swelled from 7545 to 9150 by the end of June. This is even before Victoria plunged into its Covid ‘second wave’. Between January and June, Monash Health completed more than 174,000 screening tests and cared for 25 Covid-19-positive inpatients, including Australia’s first. Meanwhile 21 per cent of “long waiting” elective surgery patients lingered on the list - more than four times the Monash Health benchmark. During 2019-’20, the health service which includes Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital and Casey Hospital admitted 25,379 elective surgery patients. This was 13 per cent below its annual target of 29,275. Elective surgeries were limited during Covid-19’s peak periods in line with National Cabinet’s decision, a Monash Health spokesperson said. “As Victoria continues on the roadmap for reopening, Monash Health is increasing elective surgery activity. “Importantly, at all times throughout the pandemic, Monash Health has continued to provide prompt elective surgery to patients who urgently need it.” Clayton, Dandenong and Casey emergency departments recorded a third less presentations during the Covid ‘first wave’. Despite this, the EDs performed well below benchmarks for ambulance transfer times, wait times and length of stays in 2019-’20, according to the annual report. At Casey, 48 per cent of triage category 1-5

Waiting times at Dandenong Hospital’s emergency department failed to meet benchmarks. 165451 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS patients were seen within clinically recommended times - well below the 80 per cent target. At Dandenong, the percentage was 54.5 per cent. “Monash Health encourages anyone in the

community who needs medical attention to seek assistance as soon as it is required and not to put it off,” a spokesperson said in reference to the reduced ED presentations. “This can be through a hospital emergency department or your local GP.”

Father jailed By Mitchell Clarke A Botanic Ridge father has been jailed after a police raid uncovered drugs, cash and weapons inside the family home. Timour Madkour, 41, was sentenced in the County Court on Friday 30 October, after pleading guilty to a string of drug trafficking and gun charges. According to court documents obtained by Star News, police executed a search warrant at Madkour’s Cornflower Rise property on 14 March 2019. Almost 360 grams of methylamphetamine, more than 1.8 kilograms of butanediol - which is often used as a GHB substitute - and five bottles of steroids were located inside the garage. Police also seized a homemade 9mm firearm and 20 rounds of ammunition, as well as four samurai swords, a knuckleduster and an extendable baton. More than $37,000 in cash and jewellery was also located on the property. In the backyard, police also found four cannabis seedlings. Madkour was arrested as he attempted to flee police by running through the back door. He was taken to Dandenong police station for an official interview where he made no comment regarding the trafficking of drugs or owning the gun. He did, however, admit to owning the steroids and growth hormone, and told police he self-medicated with GHB. Madkour also stated he collected the samurai swords and purchased the extendable baton from Gumtree as a “vehicle safety device”. Judge Christopher Ryan sentenced Madkour to a maximum of seven years and two months. He was handed a nonparole period of five years.

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Call for more freedoms By Mitchell Clarke Liberal Gembrook MP Brad Battin has taken to Parliament to call for indoor religious gathering limits to be increased. Current restrictions allow just 10 worshippers plus one faith leader but the State Government has flagged that number could increase to up to 20 people and a faith leader on Sunday 8 November. But Mr Battin and a prominent local religious leader wants that figure increased immediately. “Places of worship are more than places of gatherings on Sundays, they are a place of respite and safe haven for many in our community,” he said. “Right at this particular time, more than any time in history that I can recall, they need to be open. They need the ability to go and work with their community and have people come in just so they can sit down and have that discussion. The politician said places of worship should be granted the same restrictions in line with other industries including government. “We can meet safely in Parliament with 20 people plus staff, there is no reason why places of worship cannot have the same number of people plus the members conducting the service,” he argued. “Whilst I thoroughly love going down to my local cafe ... that is something that is very good for my mental health, but for many people that is a church. “It could be St Pat’s in Pakenham, St Mi-

The Officer Sikh temple wants to reopen to more worshippers. 212439 chael’s in Berwick or it could be the Gurdwara’s in Pakenham or Officer. It doesn’t matter the religion. It matters that they get the opportunity to connect. “Many in those communities want to have a place they can go and have a discussion in numbers.” From 28 October, outdoor religious ceremonies were able commence with up to 20 people - as well as those required for the service.

With a number of important cultural celebrations - like Diwali - fast approaching, Officer Sikh temple spokesperson Harpreet Singh believes the number of indoor worshippers should be at least 25 in addition to staff and volunteers. He said it had been frustrating that bottle shops were able to remain open to all members of the public but places of worship were capped.

“Our volunteers make sure that everyone is temperature checked, masks are worn, people are socially distant and not indoors for longer than five to 10 minutes,” he explained. “Most of us are suffering massively because of these restrictions. No one thinks about faith groups, everyone focuses on businesses but not faith groups, who also need to remain financially sustainable.”

Timely reminder: Workers gain bushfire safety skills Victorians who work in, or travel through, bushfire-prone areas have been encouraged to upskill in a bid to stay safe this bushfire season. CFA Deputy Chief Officer Gregg Paterson AFSM said this Fire Action Week (October 19-25) was the perfect reminder to not only those who live in bushfire areas but also to those who work and travel into such areas to prepare. In the two years since CFA launched its online learning course, Bushfire Safety for Workers, in October 2018, more than 6200 people have completed the course. “It’s quite a milestone considering we were initially aiming for a target of 500 people in the first year, but we’d always like more people to learn about bushfire behaviour so they can

keep themselves safe,” Mr Paterson said. Bushfire Safety for Workers was the first public-facing module on CFA’s Learning Hub, and is designed to help workers with their own bushfire safety while working and travelling in bushfire-prone areas. “Being available online means it can be accessed any time as long as you have an internet connection, which has improved accessibility and reach to people who work in high-risk areas. “Learning about bushfire risk is important to all Victorians, whether they live in the city, the suburbs, or the country. “Given the current situation with COVID-19 and the need to engage with people more online, it has been incredibly beneficial to have this e-learning module available.”

Mr Paterson said the module has been very well received by course participants. “Incredibly, more than 90% of people who completed our evaluation said they would recommend it, that they understood how to apply the information, and that they’d be confident in applying it in their roles,” he said. “I think a key factor is that it has been designed to be interactive to keep the learner engaged. It includes scenarios, videos and interactive content. It is not just slabs of text with a few questions, it is engaging and really gets you thinking. “We would like to think that it will help save lives if it hasn’t already.” Nick Symons from the Environment Protection Authority Victoria said the organisation is incorporating the module as man-

datory training for personnel in field based emergency management roles. “The risk of bushfire is very real to those staff so it’s important they have this online module to gain an understanding of the risks, be able to assess those risks, and then make the right decisions to keep themselves safe.” The Bushfire Safety for Workers course is divided into four sections; one about bushfire behaviour and environment, one about bushfire warnings, one about how to be prepared on the road, and the final one about being caught at a property. It takes about 45 minutes plus a short registration process which can be undertaken online at https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfiresafety-for-workers

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Bobby had acute muscle wastage and was in severe pain, with one ulcer over his left hip creating a hole so deep that it extended down to the joint capsule. Pictures: RSPCA

A severely emaciated dog from a property in the south eastern suburbs has sadly been euthanised after he was surrendered to the RSPCA.

The four-year-old German Shepherd named Bobby was found by an RSPCA Victoria Inspector after a report of concern for the dog’s welfare was made to the organisation.

Animal cruelty probe By Mitchell Clarke A severely emaciated dog from a property in the south eastern suburbs has sadly been euthanised after he was surrendered to the RSPCA. The four-year-old German Shepherd named Bobby was found by an RSPCA Victoria Inspector after a report of concern for the dog’s welfare was made to the organisation. Bobby was given emergency care and pain relief after he was successfully surrendered to the RSPCA’s Burwood East veterinary team. Vets gave his body condition a score of just

one out of five and said he was emaciated, covered in ulcerative lesions with secondary infection and presented with swollen hind limbs. Bobby had acute muscle wastage and was in severe pain, with one ulcer over his left hip creating a hole so deep that it extended down to the joint capsule. Despite doing all they could to alleviate the dog’s pain and suffering, Bobby’s dire condition and poor prognosis meant he had to be euthanised. RSPCA Victoria Inspectorate team leader

Stuart Marchesani said it was “unacceptable” to leave an animal to suffer in the manner Bobby would have experienced. “It doesn’t take days or even weeks for an animal to deteriorate to this sort of condition, this is gross neglect that has gone on for months and months,” he said. “Sadly, Bobby would have been in significant pain and discomfort for a long time before we found him.” Mr Marchesani said Bobby’s case was “particularly distressing” given his young age. He added there were legal and moral obliga-

tions for pet owners to look after their animals. “All pet owners must take full responsibility for the animals in their care and, if they are no longer able to provide adequate care, we urge them to talk to RSPCA Victoria about their options,” he said. “There is no excuse for animal neglect and those found guilty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act face fines up to $82,610 and two years’ imprisonment.” The case remains under investigation. Anyone with concerns about the welfare of an animal is encouraged to call 9224 2222.

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Local heroes recognised By Jessica Anstice Three deserving charity organisations have been announced local heroes, as nominated and voted for by the local community. Littlefoot and Company, Sikh Volunteers Australia and Backpacks 4 Vic Kids were announced Westfield Local Heroes grant recipients for 2020. Every year, Fountain Gate Shopping Centre awards up to three $10,000 grants to deserving individuals and their organisations who dedicate their time to positively impact the lives of others. The grants are awarded to further support the important contributions they make in their communities. Josh Carell, founder of Littlefoot and Company, a Casey based creative event and art therapy organisation, uses the power of art to help improve mental health. Five years ago, he and his sister Eden, a qualified art therapist, established the organisation to provide free art therapy to the community. The pair host a range of events and workshops, including visual arts, spoken word and poetry workshops, for young people and adults. “Making art in the company of others or sharing your art allows for social connection and a sense of being valued. It can allow for healing and growth,” Mr Carell said. Financial support has been an issue for Littlefoot and Company, so Mr Carell coordinates popular outdoor movie nights in Berwick’s botanic gardens, which help fund the free art programs. He and the company have worked hard to continue supporting the community during the Covid-19 pandemic through online programs. “Art therapy is a practical resource for mental health preventative measures and is essential for developing minds to cope and comprehend the challenges we face,” he added. Littlefoot and Company will use its $10,000 grant to rent a dedicated space for its free art therapy programs for a year. Mr Carell said it was “a bit of a surprise at first” when notified of the win. “Overall we were very happy and excited when we realised we were one of the winners,” he said. “This grant is big for us as it will allow us to open up our very own space in 2021 and provide free art therapy for the community, which has been a dream of ours ever since we started Littlefoot and Company. “It means a lot. It motivates us to keep persisting and chasing our goals of creating a sustainable company that offers social support and therapeutic spaces. It’s extremely humbling to know our community continues to get around us and support us and gives us an opportunity to take things to the next level as a community organisation.” Volunteering is a part of life for Sukhjit Singh, a member of Sikh Volunteers Australia. He was there to help when the worst bushfires in living memory ravaged Victoria. The dedicated volunteer spent 16 days at the Bairnsdale relief centre working with Sikh Volunteers Australia’s free food van, offering three meals a day to evacuees. Sukhjit was up at 4.30am to start preparing breakfast and often worked late into the night. The organisation aims to promote peace, harmony and multiculturalism. “I do this to promote wellbeing and prosperity for everyone,” Sukhjit said. “It’s my responsibility to give back something to the community that has provided my family and me with so many opportunities.” Sukhjit perfectly balances volunteering with his personal life and busy career. “I mostly do service in our free food van program,” he added. “We not only help people in need but break down barriers and help people come together to make a great multicultural Australia.” Sikh Volunteers Australia will use its grant to replace the oven in its food van and increase food storage capacity to serve more people in an emergency. Backpacks 4 Vic Kids founder Sally Beard leads a dedicated team of volunteers that procranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

The pair host a range of events and workshops, including visual arts, spoken word and poetry workshops, for young people and adults.

Volunteering is a part of life for Sukhjit Singh, a member of Sikh Volunteers Australia.

Backpacks 4 Vic Kids founder Sally Beard leads a dedicated team of volunteers that provides much-needed comfort and dignity for vulnerable children entering foster or emergency care.

Littlefoot and Company will use its $10,000 grant to rent a dedicated space for its free art therapy programs for a year.

Josh Carell, founder of Littlefoot and Company a Casey based creative event and art therapy organisation, uses the power of art to help improve mental health.

vides much-needed comfort and dignity for vulnerable children entering foster or emergency care. These children are often taken into care at a moment’s notice with nothing more than the clothes they are wearing. Ms Beard was outraged when she heard many wait up to eight hours in soiled clothing or hospital clothing while waiting for a safe place to go. She founded the non-profit Backpacks 4 Vic Kids to provide these children with a backpack of essentials and comfort items. The backpacks contain clean, appropriate clothing, new underwear and comfort items like a blankets, soft toy and a torch.

ognition before being put to a public vote. Speaking to the success of the 2020 Westfield Local Heroes program, Scentre Group national community experience manager Pam Wilson said the company continues to recognise and reward everyday people doing extraordinary things. “We are thrilled to be able to support the incredible work they are doing every day and it’s with great pleasure that we announce our 2020 Westfield Local Heroes grant recipients,” she said. “We thank our customers for casting their votes and helping determine our 2020 Westfield Local Heroes across our centres.”

Other items in the pack include toiletries, stationery, a book, new socks and what Ms Beard calls extra love items such as games, lunchboxes or warm gloves. “Each pack has several hand-made items like woollen blankets so the children can literally wrap themselves in the love of someone who cares,” she said. “My goal is to ensure the displaced children have clean, appropriate clothing, toiletries and a few belongings of their own.” Backpacks 4 Vic Kids will use its grant to put together 200 ME packs. Earlier this year, the community was called upon to submit nominations for everyday heroes they believe would benefit from the rec-

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Creating a vision to follow TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH In last week’s article I discussed the importance of having a clear vision and how this helped propel the Richmond footy club to become ‘one of the best teams of the modern era’. I also briefly discussed how a clear Vision is central to getting alignment on what needs to be achieved and is comprised of two key elements: 1. Simplicity – so that everyone is really clear about what is being strived for and 2. Compelling statement – so that everyone believes that what they are doing in pursuit of the Vision is worthwhile. Interestingly there is no one purpose that a Vision statement serves since it can be used to convey a variety of things about a business such as: Who do we want to be? What do we want to be known for? What do we ultimately want to achieve? What key difference do we want to make? You will recall that Richmond CEO Brendan Gale had very clear and defined goals expressed within his vision statement and this can work very well for focusing the team on specific key outcomes. However, it is not necessary to be that specific. In fact many compelling Vision statements can never be achieved but they still work well because of the intent that they convey. How is this possible? Well consider the early seafarers who explored overseas lands well before the advent of GPS, sextants and any other navigational

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device. How did they manage to cross seas to far off lands and return home safely without these? The way they did it was to use the sun during the day and the stars at night to set their course or vision. What chance did these early sailors have of ever reaching the sun or the stars? None, but they were still incredibly valuable to setting the correct path and guiding them to their ultimate destination even though they could never get there. The way to construct a vision for your business is to work with other senior members of your business to answer the questions in the four bullets above. Have each person write down one or more statements that address one or more of these questions and then collectively share the results. Look for the common, underlying themes and use one or more of the statements as a basis to derive the final Vision statement. Note that a Vision statement is not intended to define what the business does and should be standalone. These can often be the basis for catchphrases or slogans. Coming up with a ‘simple’ statement is not quite as easy as it sounds since the temptation may be to try to merge all the ideas into a single statement. However, there is a valuable marketing adage that states “less is more” and so the focus should be on reduction to a single more powerful statement (Vision statements should not be more than a single sentence). Keep going (reducing) until a statement is created for the whole team. Here are some good examples: “A just world without poverty” – Oxfam “Working together for a healthier world” Pfizer “No one needs to go unsupported in our local community” – Hampton Park Community House Ian Ash is managing director of OrgMent Business Solutions - www.ombs.com.au

By Dominique Hennequin Applications for Casey Council’s arts development funding program close Friday 6 November. The council is offering three-year grants of up to $10,000 to help local arts organisations operate. Windmill Theatre Company president Sean van Geyzel said his organisation would “definitely” apply to “keep the company going”. “We still don’t even really know what the future holds because there’s no clear pathway to coming back,” he said. If their application were successful, he said the first year of funding would be spent softening the blow of caused by the pandemic shutdown. “I think in the scheme of things we’re probably in a luckier position than some companies,” Mr van Geyzel said. “We had just finished our January show, which went really well - who was to know that was basically the last time that we’d have audiences?”

The three-year grants will help arts organisations operate. The company was preparing to begin rehearsals for its next show, Bring It On, when theatre around the country was shut down in March. Now Windmill will go into next year on a tight budget. “We do what we do for the love of it, but ultimately, need to make sure we don’t just throw money in a hole because we need to be able to come back and be there for people year on year on year,” Mr van Geyzel said.

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Police officers, Rotarians and parishioners are teaming up to give away about 100 takeaway lunches each Monday in Dandenong. Since Covid’s second wave, there’s been a steady increase in meals served to people in need at St James Anglican Church, volunteer and Rotarian Leanne Byron said. The volunteers include members of Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills, Endeavour Ministries and The Andrews Centre, St James priest Graeme Peters and wife Jane Peters and parishioners and Victoria Police officers. The Rotary club has also supplied swags and blankets to the church for people sleeping rough. It has also provided groceries for food parcels at Dandenong-based charity Cornerstone and Springvale Benevolent Society since Stage 4 restrictions. The club was helping with take-away meals at Cornerstone on Thursday nights. Ms Byron said about 30 per cent of Cornerstone’s clients were regulars, as well as asylum seekers, migrants and international students with little or no income. Its food parcels were distributed on site as well as delivered to those isolated at home, she said. She said the club would offer further groceries to Springvale Benevolent Society prior to Christmas. “Throughout Covid they have provided

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No gathering to remember By Danielle Kutchel

Remembrance Day at the Pillars of Freedom in 2019. No service will be held this year.

Restrictions on Poppy Day Remembrance Day services on 11 November will not go ahead at Cranbourne and Dandenong cenotaphs due to Covid restrictions. Under current rules, people are confined to 25 kilometres travel from home and to outdoor gatherings of 10. The restrictions may be further eased on 9 November but it would be too late to organise services, Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL secretary Barry Rogers said. Normally hundreds would flock to the Dandenong and Cranbourne cenotaphs to observe a minute’s silence that marks the end of World

War I and commemorates the fallen during wartime. The RSL sub-branch will lay a wreath at the Pillars of Freedom in Dandenong without ceremony on 11am. Members of the public can lay their own tributes at another time of their choosing, Mr Rogers said. Anzac Day services were similarly cancelled due to Covid lockdown this year. They are expected to resume with some normality in 2021, Mr Rogers said.

Remembrance Day in Berwick will look a little different this year, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Berwick RSL President Wayne A’Vard said no commemoration event would be held this year, in line with restrictions on gatherings. Instead, members of the RSL will leave a box of poppies at the cenotaph on the Berwick High Street, for people to come and place a poppy at the memorial throughout the day. The branch will also ensure the flags are at half mast. Some RSL members will hold their own private service during the day, however this will not be broadcast publicly and Mr A’Vard asked anyone who sees the service taking place to please not join in and crowd around. He suggested people take their own qui-

et moment to reflect at 11am with a minute’s silence. “As far as commemoration services, this is the nearest we can do,“ he said. “We dont want people bottling up and putting us and themselves at risk.“ The coronavirus pandemic has also put a dent in the RSL’s budget, limiting the amount of fundraising they are able to do. Collectors, often aged in their 70s and 80s, have been unable to sell poppies as they normally would. Berwick RSL will host a stand at Akoonah Park Market on the Sundays before Remembrance Day, selling poppies in a bid to raise funds to continue supporting veterans. They also have an online shop selling badges and pens, and Mr A’Vard urged people to support the RSL by buying a poppy online and having it delivered. To purchase a poppy or make a donation to the RSL, please visit www.berwickrsl.org. au/shop/

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Sports fields build moves step closer By Danielle Kutchel It’s not every day you get excited to see construction huts pop up on a block of land - but when Rebecca Hyland spotted the small buildings at 195S Alisma Blvd last month, she was overjoyed. That’s because they signify the end of a years-long battle with the developer of Tulliallan estate in Cranbourne North to retain the 6.8 hectare space for sports fields, as was promised to residents of the estate when they first bought their properties. “Something good has happened in 2020!” said Ms Hyland, who has spearheaded the campaign against the developer. The parcel of land has lain empty for years as locals faced off against the developer, Konann. Residents had been assured that the land would be used for sports fields including soc-

cer and cricket facilities. But in 2015, Konann applied for a planning permit to subdivide the land into 132 residential allotments. This was knocked back by Casey Council in February 2016 “given the precinct structure plan depicts the land as future active open space under the planning scheme.” That wasn’t the end of the saga, with Konann making a claim to the Minister of Planning and Casey Council for financial loss - which were both rejected. The battle has also been to VCAT and the Supreme Court of Victoria. According to the City of Casey, construction on the project is due to begin this month with an anticipated completion date of March 2022. The project includes: Three soccer fields, two of which are overlaid on a cricket field. Cricket practice nets.

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with six change rooms for players, · Atwopavilion change rooms for referees, a community room, office, score rooms, kitchen, servery and toilets. Two car parks at either end of the reserve Landscaping throughout the reserve and car parks including planting, paving and a shelter. Lighting to playing fields and car parks. The contract for its construction has been awarded to the Lloyd Group Pty Ltd. Ms Hyland said the sight of the huts had been a welcome boost for the local community. “Everyone here is super keen and excited to get it happening and be able to use the facility,” she said. “It’s going to lift the morale of the whole estate, because it’s a battle that we’ve been fighting, and to see it physically happening is awesome.”

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Lunch relief served up each Monday Police officers, Rotarians and parishioners are teaming up to give away about 100 takeaway lunches each Monday in Dandenong. Since Covid’s second wave, there’s been a steady increase in meals served to people in need at St James Anglican Church, volunteer and Rotarian Leanne Byron said. The volunteers include members of Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills, Endeavour Ministries and The Andrews Centre, St James priest Graeme Peters and wife Jane Peters and parishioners and Victoria Police officers. The Rotary club has also supplied swags and blankets to the church for people sleeping rough. It has also provided groceries for food parcels at Dandenong-based charity Cornerstone and Springvale Benevolent Society since Stage 4 restrictions. The club was helping with take-away meals at Cornerstone on Thursday nights. Ms Byron said about 30 per cent of Cornerstone’s clients were regulars, as well as asylum seekers, migrants and international students with little or no income. Its food parcels were distributed on site as well as delivered to those isolated at home, she said. She said the club would offer further groceries to Springvale Benevolent Society prior to Christmas. “Throughout Covid they have provided fresh produce and grocery boxes for families who do not receive Centrelink benefits, and also to families and individuals who request assistance due to loss of employment or changed circumstances during this crisis.” 14 STAR NEWS

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A large quantity of drugs have been removed from the streets, after members of the Frontline Tactical Unit nabbed an erratic car. Police were patrolling the Hallam area at approximately 4:15PM on Saturday 31 October when they noticed a Ford Falcon sedan driving erratically on the Princes Highway. Members intercepted the vehicle and spoke to the male driver. As a result, police searched the car and allegedly located a quantity of drugs, believed to be cocaine and cannabis. The 22-year-old driver was arrested and taken to Dandenong Police Station for interview. Further enquiries led police to an address in Endeavour Hills, where they executed a search warrant shortly after midnight. Officers seized a significant quantity of drugs and cash, alleged to be proceeds of crime. The Endeavour Hills man was charged with trafficking a drug of dependence and possessing proceeds of crime. He was remanded in custody to appear at Dandenong Magistrates Court.

Motorists nabbed A number of motorists have been caught in the act by officers from the Casey Highway Patrol, who were out patrolling the streets as part of Operation Saturn.Some of the alleged offences detected on Wednesday 28 October included:A 51-year-old male driver from Cranbourne detected via automatic number-plate recognition (ANPR) as having a suspended licence. He was intercepted and will receive a summons to the Magistrates’ Court for driving whilst suspended. A 35-year-old female from Frankston was intercepted and underwent an oral fluid test. The test was positive illicit substance. There were also two young children in the vehicle. She will now lose her licence for six months. A 23-year-old female from Narre Warren South was detected via the ANPR as having a disqualified licence due to drug driving. She was intercepted and underwent an oral fluid test which tested positive for an illicit substance. Her vehicle was impounded for 30 days and she will receive a summons to attend the Magistrates’ Court for driving whilst disqualified and other charges.- A 23-year-old male from Cranbourne East was intercepted for excessive speed 113km/h in 80km/h zone. The male produced an international licence and was in the process of delivering pizzas. He will now be disqualified from driving in Victoria for three months.

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Alleged funeral thief charged A man who allegedly stole money during a funeral in Hampton Park has been charged. The incident is alleged to have occurred in 2015 during a funeral procession at about 12pm on 11 July. It’s alleged the 60-year-old man stole donation envelopes from a church located on Hallam Road. As part of a historical investigation into the alleged theft, Victoria Police detectives from the North West Regional Crime Squad arrested the man at an address in Werribee on Wednesday 28 October. The alleged thief has been charged with theft before he was released on bail. He is set to appear before the Werribee Magistrates’ Court on 8 June next year. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Crowds flock to market Crowds bustled back into the re-opened Dandenong Market’s Bazaar on Friday 30 October. For months, about 130 traders - including florists, newsagent, key cutter, pet food seller, tool and garden suppliers - had closed their stalls due to Covid-19 restrictions. It left the market running with only its fresh food stalls, delis, pantry goods and bakeries open, as well as eateries for take-aways. As of Wednesday 28 October, dining and retail restrictions eased after Melbourne’s Covid cases dropped to zero in consecutive days. General manager Jennifer Hibbs said open-

ing up for all 200 traders was an “important step on our road to recovery”. “Rest assured that the health and safety of our Market community - our traders, customers, contractors and our staff - remains of paramount importance to us. “We take great pride in upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene at the Market and we’re confident that we can continue to provide a truly safe environment for everyone coming to the Market.” Online deliveries are also available from select traders.

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Plea to keep club agile By Danielle Kutchel Undoubtedly, 2020 has not been the year any of us expected. For the Narre Warren Calisthenics Club, it was to be a year of new beginnings with the opening of their new dance studio. A grand opening was held at the beginning of the year and classes commenced, with plans for fundraisers to help support the club as in normal years. But these best-laid plans were derailed by the pandemic, and the club has found itself struggling. Prior to the establishment of the new studio, the club had always hired other halls for their events, with additional money spent on storage facilities for costumes and props. The studio changed all of this, giving them a proper home for events as well as room for all of the club’s needs. The advent of the pandemic saw the club shut down face-to-face classes for the majority of the year. Zoom classes have become the norm, and involve a lot of effort on the part of coaches to put together - but they’re no replacement. Meanwhile, students and their families have been asked to contribute what they could in terms of fees. “Covid has been financially touch on our members - they’ve been amazing and paid what they could in fees, but lots of people have lost their job or may be the only income earner in their house,” explained Jacqueline Crichton, part of the club’s fundraising committee.

Narre Warren Calisthenics Club members at the opening of the new studio. “It affected the fees we were getting, which help maintain our rent, rates, gas and electricity.” In ordinary years the club holds regular fundraising events to cover the shortfall in expenses - but again, Covid has put the kibosh on that. The club decided to start a Go Fund Me to help raise funds to cover their costs. It was something they mulled over for a while - as Ms Crichton explained, one of the main concerns for the committee was that they didn’t want to place pressure on their struggling members. But they were heartened to see members

embrace the fundraiser, giving as much as they could to keep the calisthenics club afloat. “It was eye opening to see how many people supported us. It made us all quite emotional,” she said. And it couldn’t have come at a better time, she added, as lockdown extended the club’s physical closure and threatened its very survival in a year that should have been one of their biggest. “It was almost a last resort for us. We’re at the point now where we don’t want to lose all our hard work and we don’t want to sacrifice everything,” Ms Crichton said. “It’s very hard to say we’re going to lose

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In the eye of the storm By Jessica Anstice Pakenham has been listed as one of the worst storm hotspots in the state by SES and insurance company AAMI. With a wetter than usual spring and summer expected due to a La Nina, Melbourne’s south east has been revealed as the state’s worst storm affected region. In Pakenham, combined with Mornington, Mount Martha, Mount Eliza and Frankston, the insurance company recorded 1455 claims. In 2019, Pakenham SES responded to just over 350 storm related request for assistance. This year, the volunteer group has attended more than 420 requests. “October to March is generally the busiest period with every likelihood that number could reach over 500,” Pakenham SES volunteer Shayne Honey said. “With more residents moving to Casey and Cardinia, naturally we are getting more calls for assistance.” While many call outs are unavoidable, like trees down on roads and tiles moving in heavy winds, Mr Honey said 20 percent of call outs could be avoided with some easy to do actions. Actions include moving cars away from trees in high winds, tying down loose objects such as trampolines, and conducting easy home maintenance like cleaning gutters. “Gutters filled with dirt or tree leaves fill with water faster with water dangerously moving towards a low point in ceilings causing water to pool near light fittings and ceilings to collapse,” he explained. AAMI’s head of home claims Victoria Craig White said with extreme weather becoming more frequent and severe, especially as the state heads into the warmer months, it’s vital residents take the time now to prepare their properties.

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“Simple things such as clearing leaves from gutters, downpipes and checking the condition of the roof and replacing loose or cracked tiles can make a big difference in preventing flooding and water seeping into the house,” he said. “Storms are unpredictable and can happen anywhere and without warning, so Victorians should start doing general maintenance and preparation works now before it’s too late.”

vulnerable neighbours, to check on them before and after a large storm.” SES suggests residents check their insurance policies are current and adequate. It is recommended a home emergency plan is put in place and an emergency kit is always readily available. Residents should also clear their backyards and gutters, and trim trees and overhanging branches.

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By Nick Creely Casey-South Melbourne is just a matter of weeks away from welcoming Kingston Hawthorn to Casey Fields for the highly-anticipated opening round of the Victorian Premier Cricket season. And the excitement within the club is palpable. Now back at training, and looking to build on last season under new captain Michael Wallace and highly-regarded coach Brian Keogh, and as well to collectively improve and develop their talent in the lower grades, the Swans simply can’t wait for that first ball to leave the bowler’s hand on Saturday 28 November. The Swans are expected to have a somewhat different, but exciting new-look this season after the departure of some of its first XI players, with a potential shift of batting positions and some new faces in the bowling department, as the club gears up for a full one-day season. It’s a format coach Brian Keogh believes the club is very well suited for, and can do some genuine damage in with aggressive senior players such as Lachie Sperling, Jordan Wyatt, Dylan Hadfield and Nathan Lambden ready and raring to go as the Swans look to break back into finals cricket. “We were disappointed with our win-loss last year in the firsts - we think we can do much better than last season,” he said. “It’s an incredibly competitive competition, and any side can beat any side on their day, and we think if we do the basics longer than the opposition we can win as many as we lose. “And if you’re on the right ledger of the wins and losses then you will be thereabouts at the end of the season.” Keogh has been fairly active from a recruitment point of view this off-season, bringing in bowlers Callum Dodson, Isaiah Jassal and Harrish Kannan, while exciting top-order batsman Kasun Suriaratchie is back at the club after scoring 473 runs back in 2015/16. A clear focus has been to bolster that bowling department after finishing last for total wickets taken last season, with Keogh believing that despite the disappointment of 2019/20, the bowling group learnt a lot from some tough results and will bounce back. “Our improvement is going to have to come within this season,” he said. “We’ve talked a lot on Zoom about our game plan in detail, and there is a real focus on bowling in partnerships, and being able to trust your stock ball. “We’ve talked a lot about field settings and how to best protect parts of Casey Fields.

Swans coach Brian Keogh believes spearhead Nathan Lambden is in for a big season. 202308 Picture: GARY SISSONS “One thing we didn’t do as well last year is build pressure from both ends, so there’s a real commitment on that, bowling consecutive dot balls, and not just from one end, but both.” With the Swans’ bowling department to once again be led by quick Nathan Lambden - who like several of the Swans who live in Regional Victoria and have benefited from being able to train and play already this season - Keogh said that the spearhead is tracking beautifully for the opening round, while also pointing to fellow seamers Jackson Fry and recruit Cal Dodson as vital players. “I’m really bullish about Nathan, he’s fitter,

doing a lot more work,” he said. “His form in white ball last year was really good, his SuperSlam numbers were great, as was his 50 over stuff. “He’s well suited to the format we think “And I’m bullish about Jacko (Jackson Fry) and Cal Dodson too - I met with Cal a few months ago, and he’s fitter and stronger now. “He’s back of a length, bowls a heavy ball, so we’re looking forward to seeing how he goes.” The Swans welcome the Hawks to Casey Fields on Saturday 28 November, with the match to begin at 11am.

These Eagles could be about to rise By Lance Jenkinson Endeavour Hills is capitalising on its glory in last summer’s Twenty20 Twilight competition, using it as a key recruiting pitch ahead of the new Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) season. The Eagles ran the gauntlet - winning all five games to take out the title in the Subbies’ shortest format. It was a big moment for the Eagles and one they could hang their hats on after a bottom half of the table finish in the firsts. “That was just sensational,” Eagles president Gary Parsons said. “When people start talking about wanting to go and play cricket at a club, they will go and see the results. “Winning the T20 final makes you stand out a little bit more. “It was great for club stalwarts to see some success after a fair bit of time in the senior wilderness.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

While an 11th placed finish for Endeavour Hills in the first XI looks bad on paper, it was not all doom and gloom. In a tightly-contested season across the board, the Eagles finished just a game and a half outside the finals spots. The Eagles’ poor start to the season proved costly, but their late season surge will give them confidence heading into the new season. “We had a real poor start,” Parsons said. “We actually lost the first six games, but in the last half of the season we won five and lost two. “We were one game short of being more presentable and a couple of extra wins in the games we threw away and we’re in the bottom part of the six. “At least we won the T20 final, which was an exceptional effort considering we’d been the cellar dwellers for many years and were the underdogs in that final [against Coburg].”

Endeavour Hills is busy replenishing its playing stocks for the new season. The Eagles have lost key pair Brian Kulasena, last season’s top scorer with 389 runs and also took 15 wickets, and Vinu Mohotty, an all-rounder with 346 runs and 13 wickets. But offsetting the exits will be the return of Chris Pereira, from Hallam Kalora Park, who will captain the Eagles, and young gun Austin Heldt - a potential star batsman, from North Dandenong. “He’s a good signing,” Parsons said of Heldt. “Hopefully we see good things from him for the future of the club and we keep him long-term unless he goes to play at a higher level.” On the wider impact of fast bowler Pereira’s return, Parsons added: “With Chris coming back, hopefully some of the other blokes who have left the club four or five years ago will come back as well”.

Dandenong coach Andy Christie has cautioned against using last summer’s outcome as a guide for what to expect from his team in the Kookaburra Women’s Premier Cricket this season. The Panthers had a disappointing finish to last campaign, picking up just four wins to wind up in the basement, but Christie feels as though the wooden spoon was not befitting of the team. “We probably look back at the win-loss from last season and, at the end of the day, that’s the bottom line, but I don’t feel it reflected where the team was at last season,” he said. When you consider how tight the league was last season, you can see Christie’s point. You could throw a blanket over teams four to eight on the ladder, with Dandenong a mere 11 points out of the finals spots. It gives the Panthers some confidence of being able to go from the cellar to the finals in one off-season. “Obviously we’d like to get back to playing finals,” Christie said. “That’s what everybody strives for. “I certainly think we’ve got the depth across all the grades - the first through to now the thirds - to be knocking on the door for finals.” The fact that a team with the quality of Dandenong can run last is a testament to the strength of the competition. Only five wins separated top to bottom in the competition, with the Panthers letting some close games slip late in the season that proved costly for their top four aspirations. “There were moments last season where, if things fell the other way, it could’ve been a different story,” Christie said. “We just didn’t quite get over that final hurdle when we needed to, and that set us back. “It was real tight and I suspect it will be just as tight this year. “The depth of the whole competition is brilliant. “It’s great to see that not just one club is dominating.” Nicole Faltum has been promoted to the captaincy to oversee Dandenong’s push back into finals contention. Although Faltum, a Melbourne Stars-listed player, is only 20, Christie had no hesitation in backing her for the important role. “She’s really coming of age and her leadership skills are just fantastic,” he said. “She’s so personable and able to read the situation really well. “She works well with our entire playing group, from those who are the most experienced, to those who are just coming through. “She really drives the club in the direction we’re trying to head.” Former captain Emma Gallagher will remain in the team, but her leadership focus will be on the club as a whole, not solely the first XI. Kim Garth, last summer’s star with the bat, making 485 runs at 69.29, will return with a freshly signed two-year Victorian contract in her pocket. Australian stars Ellyse Perry and Sophie Molineux, and state player Lucy Cripps, have also re-signed. “We’re really privileged to have those sorts of players in and around the squad,” Christie said. Even with all of the top-end talent at its disposal, Dandenong will continue to strive to find ways to elevate youngsters into the top side. With the success of the Sophie Molineux Academy, Christie is mindful of the need to reward some of the young talent so they continue to develop and remain with the club. “We’re obviously impacted quite heavily when some of the star players are away,” Christie said. “What it does give is an opportunity for our younger players to step up and some of those that took opportunities last year and will take advantage of that again this season.” Dandenong is scheduled to open its season on 22 November against Ringwood at Shepley Oval.

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Pearcedale dog’s big win By Molly Haines Hard Style Rico surprised everyone but his trainer Luckie Karabitsakos in Monday night’s Group 3 RSN Silver Bullet at The Meadows, paying a staggering $8.10 for the win. Jumping from Box 7 in the $25,000-to-thewinner race, Hard Style Rico was able to cross champion sprinter Simon Told Helen and lead with a blistering 5.02-seccond first section before stopping the lock in 29.46 seconds, just one-and-a-half lengths off the 525-metre track record. Simon Told Helen, who was the TAB favourite at $3.10, finished sixth lengths adrift in second place, with up-and-coming Gippsland star Dr Tucker third. “He is a great dog,” the Pearcedale-based Karabitsakos said of Hard Style Rico. “Credit to all the dogs in the field - it was a tough one and to do what he has done tonight just shows the quality of the dog, himself.” The Silver Bullet victory is Hard Style Rico’s

second group race victory after claiming the Group 2 Shepparton Cup in March this year in track-record time. The son of Bella Infrared and Bella Rico is trained, owned and was bred by Karabitsakos. “I am overwhelmed. He has been a great dog and hopefully he goes on with it,” he said. One of the quickest greyhounds in Australia, Hard Style Rico has won 19 races from 38 starts and amassed $210,000 in prize money. The brindle-coloured star is the first reserve in the $150,000-to-the-winner Group 1 Topgun, to be run on Saturday night at The Meadows. The RSN Silver Bullet was the opening group race of the 2020 Metropolitan Festival of Racing, which will see almost $2 million distributed across five nights of greyhound racing in November at The Meadows and Sandown Park. Go to grv.org.au for more information, and watch every Victorian greyhound race live and free by downloading the Watchdog app, or visit watchdog.grv.org.au.

Hard Style Rico took out the RSN Silver Bullet in an electrifying 29.46 seconds over the 525 metres.

Trainer Luckie Karabitsakos gives the thumbs up after Hard Style Rico’s win. Pictures: COURTESY OF CLINT ANDERSON

Premier Cricket locked in to start later this month By Nick Creely

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Cricket is back! The Victorian Premier Cricket men’s competition will officially kick off on Saturday 28 November, with the Women’s competition to begin a week earlier, on Sunday 22 November. After what has been a tough off-season for clubs and competitions alike across the state, Cricket Victoria confirmed last Thursday that its top club competition will now begin the process of training and preparation for what is going to be a highly anticipated, albeit much different looking season. In the 2020/21 men’s season, there will be 17 one-day matches in the firsts and seconds played across the home and away season, including a match on Australia Day. With several clubs impacted by a high number of players who live more than 25 kilometres from their home ground and some in Regional Victoria, extra time has been given for clubs to train together as groups before the season, as well as extra time for council and clubs to manage preparation of centre wickets and allow for any impacts due to the weather. In the thirds and fourths, there will be no Australia Day clash, in part to avoid a clash with the Under 18 Female Premier matches being played on that day, and to reduce the workload of players taking part in the Under 16 Male matches on the following day. This means that these two grades will play a 16-match one day season, with the played round one fixture removed. The Women’s competition, which will start the weekend earlier, will be played across 14 rounds with finals in the first and

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second XI. In the newly developed third XI competition, there will be a 10-round season, with a longer break over the Christmas period and an earlier season finish. Due to not having the option of playing Saturdays, moving the round one date later was not preferred, with a potential Australia Day clash not viable due to clashes with representative matches. This means that the women will finish their finals series before the men and minimise the overall number of matches played in late March/early April, and therefore avoiding an Easter Sunday reserve day. Cricket Victoria CEO Andrew Ingleton said that the announcement was a positive step forward in cricket getting underway this summer. “It’s fantastic that we can now look forward to a Covid-Safe Premier Cricket season beginning later in November,” he said. “I’d like to thank all our stakeholders who have worked so constructively with us in very challenging circumstances. “I believe we’ve reached a fair outcome that will allow us to play as much cricket as possible while accommodating the obvious impacts arising from this year.” Cricket Victoria competitions manager Darren Andrerson thanked clubs for their patience. “The Premier Cricket already has, and will continue to require flexibility from all clubs and players as we navigate through a Covid-19 environment during the season,” he said. “We will continue to work closely with stakeholders across the Victorian cricket community to ensure we reach the best solutions we possibly can in dynamic circumstances.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

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Former Rays shine By Lance Jenkinson The football careers of Nick Haynes and Lachie Whitfield have a strange habit of intersecting. While they took vastly different pathways through the Dandenong Stingrays’ system Haynes returning as a 19-year-old after quitting football at 14, and Whitfield anointed as the next big thing almost from the outset - it all led to the same destination: selection at the AFL draft. The same club - GWS Giants - read out the names of Haynes and Whitfield, albeit in different drafts. They linked up as teammates, with Haynes taking on a big brother approach with Whitfield when he first arrived, and both became vital members of the GWS team. It is only fitting that Haynes and Whitfield would share the Giants’ highest individual honour, the Kevin Sheedy Medal, in 2020. Haynes, the older of the two at 28, has long been one of the AFL’s most dependable defenders. It is the elite traits in his game - intercept marking and rebounding out of defensive 50 that have elevated him to club champion status. Who better to shine a light on Haynes’ career than Whitfield, the 26-year-old who has looked up to him from the time they were teammates as teenagers with the Stingrays. “To watch him go underrated for a long time and not get the respect he deserved sort of irked me a bit, so it’s an amazing honour to be able to share this with him,” Whitfield said. “I couldn’t be happier. “I’m probably more glad we’ve shared it [the award] than anything else.” The medal was the mark of respect that Haynes’ career deserved. He has evolved into a great leader for the Giants, but he knows it is a two-way street, benefitting from the systems and people in place at the club. Haynes is able to pass on his knowledge because the likes of Phil Davis and Heath Shaw were willing to guide him in the right direction. “It’s a great honour being at his club,” Haynes said on the night of the best and fairest. “The footballer I’ve become wouldn’t be possible without a lot of people in this room and a lot of people that have left this room as well. “I’m forever grateful for all those people that have helped me along the way, the coaches, the backline with Phil [Davis] and ‘Shawry’ [Heath Shaw]. “Congratulations ‘Shawry’ on a wonderful career, you’ve helped me so much in my football, as well as Phil Davis.” Haynes has unfinished business with the Giants. After playing in a losing grand final against Richmond in 2019, the fire burns in the belly to get back to the biggest stage of all. “I’m really looking forward to the years to come because we’re a successful club and we’re going to be a successful club into the fu-

Coach Tony Saunders has led Doveton to consecutive promotions. Picture: SUPPLIED

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Lachie Whitfield and Nick Haynes shared the honours at the 2020 Kevin Sheedy Medal count. Picture: COURTESY OF NARELLE SPANGHER ture,” he said. “We’ve got the people, we’ve got the heart and we’ve got the culture, so I’m really looking forward to the next few years and playing finals footy and winning that premiership.” Whitfield took out a historic second Kevin Sheedy Medal. He, too, remarked about how bright the future is for the Giants - one he wants to see a flag in. Being the elder of the two Stingrays, Haynes had a big impact on Whitfield from the moment he arrived in Sydney - something that Whitfield has appreciated. “We’ve got a long history together [from the] Dandenong days,” Whitfield said. “Coming up here and taking me under the wing as soon as I got here... he was definitely a comforting factor for me.” Haynes did not need long to be convinced of Whitfield’s potential - only one training session, actually. “Whitfield was 16 at the time, a little chubby gut he had, and I thought this kid is no good, surely,” Haynes said. “Then I saw him out on the training track

and he was unbelievable. “I knew from the first training session he was going to go number one draft pick. “When he was first drafted to the Giants, I was thrilled to have him there because I knew the player he was going to be and the player he was going to become.” Giants coach Leon Cameron paid tribute to the pair of former Stingrays on their outstanding 2020 seasons. “Nick has been a stalwart of our backline for years now and has always been incredibly highly-valued internally with two top-five finishes [in the Sheedy Medal] before this year,” he said. “He’s once again taken his game to another level this year and thoroughly deserves the accolades that have come his way. “Lachie became the first player in our history to win two Sheedy medals after another ultra-consistent season. “Taking on an official leadership role ahead of this season shows his development off the field and on the field. “We saw Lachie continue to show his class and work rate across the entire season.”

Radford steps down as Casey coach By Nick Creely The Casey Demons are on the hunt for a new senior coach in 2021 in the new and expanded VFL competition, with the club confirming that Sam Radford has stepped down from the role. Radford, who took on the role as senior coach midway through 2019 and guided the Demons to six wins from nine game after taking over from Jade Rawlings as caretaker, will return to full-time teaching next year, but he will remain part of Melbourne’s AFL Sam Radford has departed the Casey Demons. Picture: ADAM MCFARLANE program in what will be his fifth season at the club. Josh Mahoney told Melbourne Media that it The highly-respected coach first joined was a shame that the club has lost Radford the club at the end of 2016, where he served as an assistant coach at both VFL and in the from its VFL program moving forwrard, but Melbourne AFLW side and made a strong said that he would not be lost to football and Melbourne after accepting a new role within impact immediately. General manager of football operations the football department. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au

“An unfortunate consequence of the reduced football soft cap has meant that the role of Casey Demons senior coach will be made a part-time role,” he said. “Sam joined the club full-time this season as an AFL development coach, which included coaching Casey. The cancellation of the season saw Sam move back into teaching and perform a part-time role at the club. “After many discussions, Sam has decided to return to full-time teaching and accept a role at Melbourne in opposition strategy/ education. “We will begin to seek candidates for the Casey Demons Senior coach role ASAP and look forward to participating in the revised second-tier competition for 2021. We are excited at the prospect of what this new league will offer talented footballers across the east coast of Australia.”

If you were framing odds for the first coach to be sacked from NPL 3 soccer next season, Doveton’s Tony Saunders would be 100-1. Saunders is so highly-rated by his president Daniel McMinimee and has an impeccable record over the past three years that it would take one of the most dramatic capitulations by the Doves to unseat him. “There’s absolutely no pressure on Tony,” McMinimee said. “We know we’re batting above our belt now and we’re happy that he still wants to be there and have a crack at it. “He gives 100 per cent and that’s all that we expect from our coaches.” Saunders has worked wonders for Doveton since arriving four years ago. After narrowly missing out on promotion from State League 2 in his first season, he rectified that by bouncing back in 2018 with a promotion-title double. Last year, Saunders did what most felt would be impossible for a side not willing to spend beyond its means - earning consecutive promotions with a second-placed finish in their first crack at State League 1. It was an incredible feat for Doveton, a smaller club when compared to some rival teams in the division and the neighbouring clubs. “We were rapt to be promoted again,” McMinimee said. “I thought it would’ve been a bit of an eyeopener in State 1 because you’re up against some decent teams, but we got off to a great start and ended up finishing second in the end, only a point behind Nunawading. “The amount of money we think Nunawading is spending down there with all the former A League superstars, compared to what we’re spending, would be chalk and cheese. “We basically jumped two leagues in two years.” Only a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic could halt the incredible momentum of Doveton. These are uncertain times for all clubs, and the Doves are no different. McMinimee is confident the Doves are tracking well off the field, thanks to financial relief from the City of Casey - which has picked up the club’s steep electricity bills for the past six months and waived maintenance fees - the loyalty of clubs sponsors and the discipline of the club’s committee. On the field, however, is more of an unknown proposition for the Doves. McMinimee is hopeful of the Doves picking up from where they left off before the pandemic, but that is not a given. “I thought we were on a reasonable footing going into this year, but obviously with Covid it’s all changed,” he said. “Hopefully we keep everybody on-board and we’re able to start afresh and get going again.” Doveton’s on-field recovery will come back to the Saunders effect. He may well have helped the Doves ride the bumps of the pandemic a little better because of his philosophy of building from within where possible in recent years. The foundations have been laid and all he needs is for players to recommit to the cause. “He’s put a lot of young kids in,” McMinimee said.

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