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Gunman on hold A gunman dressed in military tactical equipment who allegedly kidnapped a young woman and threatened her with an assault rifle at the Cranbourne West Lost Dogs’ Home was refused bail. Tony Wittman, 44, faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday 13 January, charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, aggravated burglary, armed robbery and firearm offences. The court heard Mr Wittman allegedly returned to the shelter to retrieve his missing cat on Tuesday 12 January, the morning after the alleged attack. The night prior, Mr Wittman is accused of cutting through the rear fence of the site and walking through the property with his assault
rifle at the “threat position”. His victim, a 23-year-old animal ranger had just parked in the carpark off Thompsons Road, when she was allegedly ambushed by the armed man, at about 10.45pm. The victim first mistook him for a police officer but he quickly began making demands, the court heard. Detective senior constable Joanne MacDonald from the Casey Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) told the court Mr Wittman allegedly said to the young woman: “co-operate or I’ll shoot you”. He allegedly led the woman into the shelter and forced her onto her knees so he could cable tie her arms, before asking her about cats. The victim asked her alleged captor if she could make a phone call, before he told her to
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scene where police remained, to collect his cat, which he said was a “support cat” for his friend. He was later arrested that day. The court heard Mr Wittman appeared to have a “fascination with firearms and military equipment”, which he boasted to police that he can “easily access”. He was heard saying the media had “exaggerated” the story, which as a result had made him fear for his personal safety. Mr Wittman, who suffers PTSD from military service in the mid 1990s, requested to be sent to a psychiatric facility if bail was refused. “I would like an opportunity to try and help myself and get the help I need,” he said in his bail application. He was deemed an unacceptable risk to the public and was refused bail. He will return to court next on 7 April.
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“count to 100”, so he could flee the scene. No animals were harmed or taken. The victim, who wasn’t physically injured during the incident, was able to free herself before calling her boss, who notified police. A large police presence, including members from the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) and the Dog Squad, descended on the property on Monday night. Mr Wittman was eventually charged on Tuesday night with a raft of offences. As part of their investigation, police also executed search warrants in Langwarrin and Carrum Downs, where they seized three firearms. DSC MacDonald told the court Mr Wittman had allegedly dumped multiple bags containing various military style clothing and firearms in nearby bushland after the alleged attack. The morning after, he returned to the
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Armed thug hunt The first alleged offender has been described as being of African appearance, aged in their early 20s and approximately 6’1. He was purportedly seen wearing black pants, a black sleeveless hoodie and brown shoes. His alleged co-accused has been described as also being of African appearance, aged in their early 20s and approximately 6’2. He was purportedly seen wearing black pants, a beanie, jacket and shoes. It’s understood he was also carrying a black bum bag. Investigators have released footage of two men who may be able to assist with enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to con-
By Mitchell Clarke Two armed thugs are wanted by police in relation to a brazen and brutal assault in Cranbourne East. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged armed robbery on Casey Fields Boulevard on 20 December last year. It’s believed the two alleged offenders, armed with a knife, approached the unsuspecting victim at about 7pm. Police say the victim was then punched to the face before the offenders allegedly fled with the victim’s jacket and ear pods.
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Police believe these people can assist with their inquiries. tact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a theft in Doveton on the 4th of January. It is believed the alleged offender attended a Hawthorn Road address and stole personal items including a bank card from a vehicle, then attended at multiple locations and made purchases with the stolen card. Investigators have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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An Endeavour Hills man is probably wishing he was dreaming after being discovered fast asleep inside an allegedly stolen car. Police were notified after a resident found the man snoozing behind the wheel with the music blaring and ignition still running on Chantelle Drive around 8am on Monday 18 January. Narre Warren uniform members attempted to rouse the man who police say, “obviously did not appreciate being woken from his slumber”. The 27-year-old was arrested after a brief scuffle and charged with a string of offences, including theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, possess a drug of dependence, resist police, possess a controlled weapon, fail to display P plates and commit an indictable offence whilst on bail. He was remanded in custody to appear at Dandenong Magistrates Court.
Victoria Police are currently on the hunt for the five following people, who each have an active warrant for their arrest. Police have turned to the public and seek the community’s assistance to try and locate these people. If you know where either of these people may be please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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Suspicious grass fire Police are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious grass fire in Narre Warren. A passer-by alerted CFA to smoke coming from the bike pass between the Monash Freeway and Summerlea Road around 9:15am on Thursday 14 January. CFA crews extinguished the fire and notified police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Senior Constable Davidge at Casey Crime Investigation Unit on 9705 3111.
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Casey drops employment land rezoning Casey Council administrators have reversed the former council’s stance on a 133-hectare parcel of land at Hall Road and Westernport Highway in Cranbourne West. Following a resolution at the 1 December 2020 council meeting, Casey will no longer support ‘Amendment C219’ which sought to rezone this land from employment to residential. Instead, the council will ensure it is retained as an employment precinct for the future. The decision follows the publication of two recent State Government reports, the Melbourne Industrial and Commercial Land Use Plan (April 2020) and the South East Economic
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Corridor Strategic Context Report to 2060 (October 2020), which highlighted the demand for employment zoned land across Melbourne. It also takes into account the Victorian Planning Minister’s decision in April 2020 to not support Amendment C219. As a result, the council resolved to formally support the retention of the land as employment land within the existing Cranbourne West Precinct Structure Plan area, as well as within the future Casey Fields South Employment Precinct Structure Plan area. A Casey statement said: “Ensuring these areas are retained for employment purposes will help provide local jobs and boost future employment opportunities within the City of Casey.”
“Council has written to all stakeholders and nearby property owners to inform them of council’s resolution regarding these two employment areas,” it read. “The retention of employment land within Cranbourne West means that council officers will ensure an appropriate buffer between employment and residential uses is maintained and good design outcomes are achieved as development occurs.” The community is set to be given the opportunity to weigh in on the upcoming Casey Field South Employment Precinct Structure Plan upon the State Government’s commencement of the planning process.
Kicked to the curb A Holden Ute is alleged to have deliberately lost traction across two lanes of the South Gippsland in Lynbrook, but the driver was blissfully unaware that he had company. The illegal skid was watched by Cranbourne police members, who had front row tickets to the show, being directly behind the utility. The man’s vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1038 and the 23-year-old has an upcoming date at Frankston Magistrates’ Court. The current status of his own date is unknown - his unimpressed girlfriend was picked up from the scene, police say, leaving him to find his own way home.
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A man has been arrested following a “significant” drugs and weapons bust in Officer. Police executed a warrant at a Pink Hill Boulevard property, in the Timbertop estate, at about 6am on Tuesday 19 January. The 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene, after police seized a significant quantity of drugs and weapons. The items seized included illicit drugs, believed to be methylamphetamine, ecstasy and MDMA, drug paraphernalia and cash. Police also said a range of weapons were found, including gel blaster firearms and shotgun ammunition. The man was taken to Dandenong police station for interview. Police said he could expect to face charges.
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THE LOWDOWN Q&A
with Casey Cardinia Libraries youth services library officer at Bunjil Place Jess Downie
What is something people don’t know about you? I’ve travelled to more than 30 countries (some of these I have been to multiple times), and can’t wait to travel to many more when we are allowed again!
THREE … easy, at home school activities
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Hold a cupcake decorating competition. A cupcake or cookie decorating competition can keep the kids amused for a few hours and sort afternoon tea. Get the kids involved in baking a batch of cupcakes or cookies, then set them loose with icing, sprinkles and lollies and their imaginations to come up with best decorated cupcake of the day.
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Enjoy a movie marathon. Rainy days are perfect for movie marathons. Choose a movie series such as Spy Kids or movies with a theme, such as space, nature or comedy. Give every family member something fun to do - smaller children make great ushers and popcorn sellers, and the ‘projectionist’ can man the remote and pick the first film.
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Organise a bug hunt in the backyard. Get the kids searching around flowers, bushes and the bases of trees. Turning over small or medium-sized rocks will also usually yield some creepy crawlies. Once they’ve found a bug, place some clean dirt in the bottom of a container and pick him up with a spoon or tweezers, then place him carefully in the container.
What was your most memorable moment? Why? When I first travelled overseas on my own. I was a 22-year-old who was fresh out of university and had lived at home with my parents up until then. I remember thinking that for the first time ever, I had only myself to rely on. What would your last meal be? I love food so this is a tricky question! It would have to be a three-course meal consisting of entre- oysters kilpatrick, main- pizza, dessertlemon meringue pie. What do you love most about CCL? I love working with both the staff and our lovely customers, it’s a joy coming to work at CCL every day. Our libraries are such wonderful spaces for our community to come together and connect. What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness? I would love to go to an Olympic Games opening ceremony. Favourite book? Anything by Lonely Planet, as I love travelling. For kids, I love books by Jeannie Baker. The illustrations are incredible, I still remember these books being read to me when I was a little girl and thinking the pictures were amazing.
Casey Cardinia Libraries youth services library officer at Bunjil Place Jess Downie. 225937 Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party? I would invite six family members to my dinner party. What has been your most embarrassing moment? I was once given an award at high school and instead of announcing my name Jess, they called me Jeff in front of the whole school. This
was mortifying for a teenage girl! What are your hobbies? Travelling, walking, dining out, reading, Lego, tennis. What was your favourite subject at school? Food technology! To make and eat lots of delicious food!
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Inuki shines in spotlight By Danielle Kutchel A budding Cranbourne North actor is stepping onto the stage in a post-Covid production of Peter Pan that’s sure to delight families in the last week of the school holidays. Eleven-year-old Inuki Mannapperuma is donning a top hat to play the role of John Darling, one of the three Darling children who go on a magical adventure with the youthful Peter, in Victorian Youth Theatre’s production of Peter Pan in Neverland. Inuki said she originally auditioned for a different character but was excited to get the role of the “curious” and “adventurous” John. After a year in which theatre productions were drastically restricted by Covid, she said she had made up her mind to go for any opportunities that presented themselves, just to get an opportunity to practise the art. “Drama is a big part of me,” she said. “I like how you can just go into another world and let all your feelings out. As a character it’s a good way to let everything flow in you, and your imagination comes within the character.” It’s not the only talent Inuki has - she’s also a passionate cook and has co-authored a book with other children called My Word, My Imagination. Inuki said she was a bit nervous ahead of opening night of the performance, but was “pretty sure” the production’s run would go well thanks to an intensive two weeks of rehearsals. “All the other cast members are really nice and amazing. For me watching bits and pieces of scenes, they’re really good and I feel very excited,” she said. Director Robert Coates said it was great for the cast to be able to connect in person after a year of Zoom classes.
Inuki was excited to be awarded the role of John.
Inuki dons a top hat to play John Darling.
“It’s wonderful after a very difficult year to be out there ... producing some of the first theatre that’s being shown to an audience in 2021. “It’s lovely to be back in a room with human
beings and doing a magical story, bringing it to life - albeit with a few more masks and a bit more social distancing!” Peter Pan in Neverland is being performed at Fairfield Amphitheatre until Saturday 23
January. For tickets or more information, call 8199 8344 or visit www.peter-pan.com.au All performances will be conducted in the open air and in accordance with Covid-safe regulations.
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Our history Local historians and community groups across Victoria can now apply for a share in $350,000 to preserve, record and share Victoria’s rich history. On Monday 11 January, Minister for Government Services Danny Pearson announced the Local History Grants Program is now accepting applications of up to $15,000 per project, managed by Public Record Office Victoria. The last round of the Local History Grants Program saw 53 community groups across Victoria share local history projects, which included: Care Leavers Australasia for their exhibition of care leavers’ stories using public records of institutions in Geelong Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria for their online database to make Chinese Australian travel records publicly available Deaf Children Australia for their work to catalogue their 157-year history. Other projects showed the importance of making local history accessible to Victorians online including virtual tours, walking apps, e-books, online digitisation projects and oral histories. Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 9 March 2021. To apply, visit https://prov.vic.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/local-historygrants-program
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Celebrate as one As we move into 2021 with a sense of renewed hope, it reinforces Australia Day as a day where we share in the Australian spirit of mateship and community. We reflect on the history that has shaped us as we move forward to create our story, built on the diversity of our people which makes us unique. We have faced adversity with strength, courage, humour and friendship, and we reflect on the times that have challenged us and acknowledge the sacrifices made to be a nation we can be proud of. Our indigenous people are a significant part
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in the history of our country, it is their journey and shared stories that continue to play a part in shaping our country. The change made in our national anthem to reflect that ‘we are one’ acknowledges the importance of strength in unity within our communities. I am thankful to be an Australian, for my multicultural community, our shared experiences and to be a part of the history of our great country, shaped by our first nation people. I look forward to our citizenship ceremonies and congratulating those people who wish to make Australia their new home. Brad Battin, Gembrook MP.
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Thumbs Down! To the people who leave broken glass bottles on footpaths, we see it far too often on our walk with our dog.
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Thumbs Up! For people able to return into the office again... finally. First time since March!
Thumbs Down! To the new hard waste pick up system where you have to book the pick up. At least with the old system, although it generated a huge amount of waste, at least is was a specific time of the year and you only had to put up with it for a few weeks. Now people can book any time of the year, to date I don’t think our street hasn’t had a pile of waste somewhere along it and it seems to be out for weeks and weeks on end and I’m not sure everyone gets that you have to book as I see shire tape around some piles saying “illegal dumping under investigation”. Maybe have a booking system but only twice a year, say May and November.
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Joe the pigeon, who flew to global fame after being dubbed an American import, has been spared from death row. The curious bird was declared a bio-security risk, after he landed in an Officer backyard water feature. Initial investigations into the bird’s blue tag suggested he flew 15,000 kilometres from Alabama to Melbourne’s south east. But experts now claim the tag was likely a fake.
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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Thursday 14 January, a story was shared across the Star News Facebook pages about Premier Daniel Andrews announcement that more workers can return to the office. From Monday 18 January, up to 50 percent of office spaces could be filled with workings, meaning many locals were forced to make the dreaded commute into the CBD for the first time in almost a year. We asked our readers if they were looking forward to returning. Here is how they reacted online: Sandy Derson: If you see wild horses running through Berwick, they’ll be the ones sent by my office to drag me back to the CBD. Jason Mahony: Not one sick day since 18 March , saving three hours a day on commute. Would rather support local business for coffee and food. I would seriously be surprised if we go back to the “old way” ever again. Sandy Derson: There are thousands of middle managers out there who need something to do, since they can’t supervise or micro-manage while we’re all being super-productive at home. Gareth Evens: I’m more productive from home. Fewer general distractions and able to focus more on projects. Lisa Kangur: Working from home is not all that it’s made out to be. Give me an office any day of the week. Tari Nicholas: No thank you. I got multiple bugs every year with the disgusting people on public transport bringing their lurgies with them. I was not sick once in 2020. I’ll work from home thanks. Dwayne Godden: The government wants people back in the city. The need to give up the city is dead. We can all work from where ever and get the work done. Live on the new order. Leah Dent: It’s so much better for the environment if more people work from home. Sue Kershaw: No way. Peppe Bandicoot: Working from home for the win. Amanda Bryen: So much more convenient and productive working from home. Don’t miss the morning/evening commute at all. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Cat crisis: Numbers climb By Mitchell Clarke The purr-fect time to adopt a furry friend is now, as a south-east animal shelter pleads for help amid a cat “crisis”. The Lost Dogs’ Home, based in Cranbourne West and North Melbourne, has seen cat intake numbers climbing dramatically by the day. About 800 cats are currently in care across the two shelters but that number could reach 1000 without “urgent assistance from the public”. The Homes’ spokesperson, Suzana Talevski, said Covid-19 had contributed to the facility reaching “crisis point”. “Kitten season has always been a challenge but since Covid lockdowns and restrictions it has become worse,” she explained. “Nearly all councils suspended their cat trapping programs for most of the lockdowns. This has made the stray cat’s problem even more problematic. Those cats that would normally have been trapped have been breeding, which of course has only added to the already overpopulated problem is some areas, and those litters were also mating as they had time to mature and mate.” According to the Home, research has shown that just one pair of entire cats and their offspring can produce 420,000 cats in seven years. In a bid to cope with the incoming felines, the shelter’s adoption centre will expand its days of operation and reduce adoption fees from Monday 18 January. Now, an adult cat, which would usually cost $120, can be picked up for just $25, while a kitten, usually worth $470, can find a home for $235. But the reminder remains that pets are for life, and only those who can provide a suitable home will be considered. “During ‘Clear the Cat Shelter’, our thorough
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adoption process still applies to ensure all pets are matched with committed families who are able to offer a suitable home and lifetime of care. Cats and kittens will stay in our adoptions centre for as long as it takes to find them a home, but we would love for this to happen as
10,000 abandoned and stray cats and kittens every year. Current cat owners can play a part in the campaign by ensuring their felines are microchipped and desexed. For more info and details on how to apply: https://dogshome.com/cleartheshelter.
soon as possible,’’ Ms Talevski added. “Managing the population of homeless cats is a constant challenge for shelters and rescue groups across Australia.” The open-intake shelter, which will never turn away a pet in need, takes in more than
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From left, Emerald resident Jess Nichols with daughter Annalise, 2, Casey Cardinia Libraries Emerald branch manager Jess Nichols, Chase, 7, and CCL CEO Chris Buckingham.
Back to open hours By Jessica Anstice There’s great news for the readers of Casey and Cardinia, with Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) returning to normal, pre-Covid operating hours. From 31 January all libraries, including Pakenham, Emerald, Bunjil Place, Cranbourne, Doveton, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park, will revert back to regular hours, including Saturdays and Sundays. The iconic Casey Mobile Library will continue its normal operating hours, including Saturdays at Bunyip.
“We are simply delighted to be welcoming people back into our libraries. We know how important libraries are to the community,” CCL CEO Chris Buckingham said. “They offer a safe place where people from all walks of life can catch up, study, participate in programs and borrow books. “The library is a happy place for people. We are very much looking forward to returning to normal hours of operation at the end of January.” Go to CCL.vic.gov.au to search for your local library’s opening hours.
Casey Cardinia Libraries CEO Chris Buckingham and Emerald Library branch manager Jess Nichols.
Casey’s Youth Information Centres (YIC) have now reopened and are back offering face to face referrals, information and personal support for local youth. Young people visiting the Youth Information Centres will have access to technology and BYO games sessions, however some Covid-19 restrictions currently apply. To ensure the safety of young people and staff, the number of people attending each session will be restricted, and there will be a 90-minute time-limit for each session to allow for cleaning to take place. The centres reopened on 11 January. Until 30 January, the YIC opening hours will be: Narre Warren YIC - 1.30pm to 5pm, Cranbourne YIC - 9.30am to 5pm, except on Thursday when the hours are 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 8pm, Hampton Park YIC - 10.30am to 12.00pm, 1.30pm to 3pm, 3.30pm to 5pm and on Saturdays, 11am to 3.30pm. Bookings are not required to enter the centres, however visitors will be required to scan the QR code at each centre’s entry and provide their details, in line with the State Government’s public health regulations. The Cranbourne Customer Service Centre will also reopen on this date with modified hours of 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday. For more information, visit: www. casey.vic.gov.au
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Investigations for start on bridges By Danielle Kutchel Construction on the Pound Road West Upgrade is slated to begin in the second half of 2021. A bridge will be built over the Cranbourne rail line to connect Pound Road West with Remington Drive. Site investigations will start in January on Pound Road West, Remington Drive and surrounding roads. These investigations will include digging to locate underground utility services and surveying to get a better understanding of road
and ground conditions, and are set to take place during the day from Monday to Saturday, subject to weather conditions. The Frankston-Dandenong Road bridge over the Cranbourne and Pakenham rail lines is also slated to be upgraded. Site investigations around this bridge will take place during January. In both areas, temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits will be in place to allow for the investigations. Some parking may be removed along Pound Road West and Remington Drive while
works take place. Parking will be reinstated as soon as possible.There may also be minor noise disruptions as workers dig small holes to find the exact location of water, gas, electricity and telephone services.
Delays expected during major works Passengers on the Cranbourne Line are urged to allow extra travel time from Sunday 17 January as major construction ramps up on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade. From Sunday to Friday 22 January, there will be disruptions to both rail and road while crews work around the clock between Dandenong and Cranbourne, including at Merinda Park Station. Buses will replace trains between Dandenong and Cranbourne from 1.30am on Sunday until the last service Thursday, 21 January. Buses will also replace trains on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines between Westall and Cranbourne from 8.30pm Friday 29 January until last service on Sunday 31 January as crews construct new platforms at Merinda Park Station and remove the level crossing at
Hallam Road, Hallam. During this time, work will take place on three new rail bridges through Dandenong South and on overhead wiring and the installation of signals and cabling. Our crews will also be active at Merinda Park, progressing construction on the brand new station. A number of car parks at Cranbourne Station and Merinda Park Station will also be temporarily closed until early February. On the roads, one lane will be closed in each direction on the Thompsons Road bridge near Merinda Park Station at Lyndhurst, with speeds reduced to 60km/h from 5am Sunday 17 January to 3pm Thursday 4 February. One lane will also be closed in each direction on Greens Road, Dandenong South between the South Gippsland Highway and
Kitchen Road 24/7 from Sunday 17 January until Friday 22 January. Once complete, the upgrade will allow for trains on the Cranbourne Line to run every ten minutes. Eleven level crossings have already been removed on the line, with four more to go, making the Cranbourne Line the first in Melbourne to be level crossing-free. To ensure the safety of all workers and the community, all construction and maintenance work undertaken will operate under a High Risk Covid-safe plan. Masks are compulsory on public transport. Real-time traffic conditions are available at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app.
Funding for waste re-use Funding is now available to support Victoria’s transition to a circular economy by encouraging the development of grassroots local solutions for waste avoidance, repair and reuse of goods, and correct recycling of materials. The Recycling Victoria Communities Fund will provide more than $5.4 million over four years for social enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations and charities to collaborate and explore smarter ways of using resources and materials in their local area. Funded organisations will receive grants of between $25,000 and $250,000 for projects to increase reuse, repair and share opportunities in their communities. The goal is to minimise litter, illegal dumping and waste to landfill. The funds are offered through Recycling Victoria, the Victorian Government’s 10-year, $380 million action plan and investment that will transform the state’s recycling sector while creating thousands of jobs. The funding is available for projects including but not limited to repair sheds, communal gardens, tool libraries and skills workshops, all designed to challenge perceptions of waste. Funding will be based on co-contribution, with a minimum contribution required of $1 for ever $5 that is granted. Anyone interested in applying is urged to attend an information session on Tuesday 9 February at 2pm. The session will be held online, and registration via Eventbrite, at www.recyclingvictoriacommunities.eventbrite.com.au, is required. Applications for funding close Friday 19 March 2021. For more information, visit https://www. sustainability.vic.gov.au/Grants-and-funding/ Recycling-Victoria-Communities-Fund
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Ready for return to office By Mitchell Clarke More locals have left the comforts of the home office and have instead begun the dreaded commute back into the CBD, but Premier Daniel Andrews said the typical 9 to 5 working week is “no longer a concept”. On Monday 18 January the public sector returned onsite at 25 percent capacity for each site while all other office workplaces increased to 50 percent capacity. Plans to allow the increased capacity were put on hold for a week following concerns surrounding the Black Rock cluster in late December. The increase in onsite staff is no doubt a welcome boost for struggling CBD traders, but Mr Andrews said many employees wouldn’t want to rush back full time. “Many people, after 12 months of flexible work, will want to retain a portion of that, not all of it and it’s not every worker, but many people I think will want to work a day or two at home because it works for them,” he said. “We will see people return to the CBD but I think it would be just unwise, and the evidence does not bear it out, to assume that we’re going to have 100 percent of people who worked Monday to Friday every week working from an office in the city or the suburbs. “It’s no longer a concept. It’s the lived experience for many people over a long year and for some, not all, but some, it’s something that works.” Mr Andrews said his request to all employers and employees would be to “sit down and have a good faith discussion” about what worked best for both the business and the worker. “I think there is a balance point to be struck there and I’d be confident that people can do that,” he said. “I’ve had nothing but positive feedback
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again,” he wrote. Tari Nicholas agreed: “No thank you. I got multiple bugs every year with the disgusting people on public transport bringing their lurgies with them. I was not sick once in 2020. I’ll work from home thanks.” Others argued their productivity was greater when comfortable. “I’m more productive from home. Fewer general distractions and able to focus more on projects,” Gareth Evans said. “The government wants people back in the city. The need to give up the city is dead. We can all work from where ever and get the work done. Live on the new order,” Dwayne Godden added. But not everyone enjoyed the flexibility. “Working from home is not all that it’s made
out to be. Give me an office any day of the week,” Lisa Kangur argued. For those who do return to the office, record keeping requirements for workplaces will remain unchanged, which means that an employer must keep a record of all workers and all visitors who attend the premises for longer than 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mask restrictions were also eased from 11.59pm on Sunday 17 January, meaning masks are only mandatory on all domestic flights, at airports, in hospitals, on public transport, in commercial passenger vehicles, at supermarkets and other large indoor retail locations, including shopping centres. It’s recommended that masks are worn in situations where physical distancing is not possible.
from many, many very big employers about productivity not really being impacted. In fact, in many cases actually, (productivity) is being enhanced by people working in a much more flexible way.” The option to remain working remotely will positively impact the road network including the problem plagued Monash Freeway, public transport system and general Covid safety. The Gazette asked readers whether they were looking forward to some more “normalcy”. Pakenham man Jason Mahony said he hadn’t had one sick day since 18 March and was saving three hours a day without the commute. “Would rather support Pakenham businesses for coffee and food ... would seriously be surprised if we go back to the ‘old way’ ever
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NEWS Housing - in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions - is a hot-button issue. As ANDREW CANTWELL reports in the first of a series, it’s not availability that’s the issue - just look at the number of estates still popping up in the South East growth corridor - the issue is affordability.
Casey, we need to talk For far too many in Casey, the Great Australian Dream of owning your own home is just that ... a dream. With stagnant wages, Covid-caused unemployment and underemployment, and rocketing house prices in recent years, more and more are falling into the dreamer category when it comes to home ownership. Just this week, the REIV, the state’s peak group for the real estate sector, released data showing the median house price across greater Melbourne had jumped 9.5 per cent in the September quarter alone - during the Covid crisis - from $900,000 to $941,000, the largest increase since the year 2000. Those still on reasonable incomes can at least chase the dream. But for the poorly paid and those on support payments of some kind, there’s a harsher reality - for those on low and very low incomes, a roof of their own could be regarded as more of a wild fantasy. Even for those on what’s known as ‘moderate’ incomes, significant numbers are in mortgage stress - spending an overly large proportion of their income on repayments, often at the cost of good healthcare education and nutrition - with the numbers continuing to rise during Covid. For those in the rental market, the situation is more nightmarish, as rents seem to rise with the global warming rate rather than reality. And few want to know about the plight of the homeless - the rough sleepers, the couchsurfers, the car and tent dwellers - who fall into the ‘too hard’ basket.
The private building industry - and governments pouring billions into first-home-owner, HomeBuilder and other stimulus schemes ably cater for the realistic ‘dreamers’ who make up the majority of home aspirants. In some cases, tolerant parents are keeping underemployed adult offspring at home for much longer periods than they’re comfortable with. While others with little support, low bank balances and crushed dreams must navigate a world of insecure private rental, too-often abusive relationships, emergency accommodation, rooming houses, caravans, stretched friendships and the streets. But Casey Council, armed with a newly adopted Affordable Housing Strategy, is aiming to rekindle the dream for those - committing to an ambitious program with one aim - to get more social and affordable housing built in Casey. It’s a hard road they’ve chosen. It’s estimated that the Casey region is short by more than 5500 affordable houses right now. That equates to more than 17,700 people looking for a secure roof over their heads. And the shortfall is expected to almost double in the next 20 years to an estimated 10,200 dwellings. At Casey Council administrators’ last meeting in 2020, a series of reports on the strategy were presented, also noting that a further 4800 emergency housing places would be needed over and above that to meet growing demand to 2041.
The reports noted that Casey Council could not possibly address the shortfall alone - a staggering 12 per cent of all new housing approvals to 2041 would need to be social and affordable housing. To put that in perspective, between 2017 and 2019 a mere 12 social housing dwellings were added in Casey of 8354 residential housing approvals, or 0.14 per cent. More than 1000 new dwellings would have been required under the 12 per cent rule. Even with an expected war chest of cash as a priority area under the State Government’s recently announced $5.3 billion social housing blitz, Casey faces a further significant hurdle. Attitudes. In community responses to the draft housing strategy, a significant number of Casey residents saw social housing as a State or Federal government issue - and not something that Casey should be involved in. Casey’s greatest hurdle may be in convincing its residents that housing is an ‘us’ problem and not a ‘them’ problem. After a year being bunkered down in their own homes as part of the response to Covid, residents’ capacity for humanity is about to be tested. Want to talk about housing? Contact andrew.cantwell@ starnewsgroup.com.au
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A different Aussie Day No public Australia Day events will be run in the City of Casey this year, due to the impacts and risks associated with Covid-19. The divisive day, on 26 January, is a time to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history. In a statement, the City of Casey said: “We acknowledge that Australia day is not celebrated in the same way across our community, or in some cases, at all. Australia Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the resilience and survival of Aboriginal culture and its people.” This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, no public Australia Day events will be held, however, many council-run facilities, like Wilson Botanic Park to attractions like Myuna Farm, will be open to the public. “Australia Day is an occasion to reflect on what we have achieved, what we can be proud of and acknowledge the contribution that every Australian makes to our diverse, great nation,” a council statement read. “This is why we continue to run the Casey Australia Day Awards, which recognise and honour outstanding people in the Casey community who consistently go above and beyond in their contribution to the Casey community as a volunteer, professional or community member.” This year, Covid-19 restrictions permitting, Casey’s Australia Day Awards finalists will be invited to a 2021 event. At this ceremony, Casey’s Citizens of the Year will be announced. Casey’s Young Citizen of the Year will be crowned alongside a senior citizen and a
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Seventy people will become our newest Australian Citizens at a private ceremony hosted by the City of Casey on Tuesday 26 January.
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Sparkie’s focus on service O’Brien Electrical Narre Warren is your local electrician for all residential electrical services. Director Nick Masson says the company is available for urgent repairs, new power points, new lighting, switchboard repairs, security systems, air conditioning, ceiling fans, data installation, repairs for tripping circuits, large appliance installation, fault detection and home rewiring. The locally-owned company has been in business continuously for over 20 years, starting as a sole trader servicing a few domestic and commercial clients in the Narre Warren and south-east Melbourne area, and growing through a serviced-focused philosophy to the expanded team and capability it boasts today. Tradespeople are always well-presented, courteous and respectful when entering a home, and all tradespeople are required to undergo a national police background check and obtain a current WWCC prior to employment
with the company. O’Brien Electrical Narre Warren focuses on employing local people and is actively involved in the community, working with charitable and community focused organisations. They use the company’s skills and resources to assist and further enable these organisations in their community-focused objectives. They have previously worked with the CFA, Scouts Victoria, Back Packs 4 Vic Kids, the SES and a number of community and sporting events. They have also been active in a number of other charitable activities including work with Foodbank and the annual O’Brien Monkey Off Your Back charity fundraiser and O’Brien task force which partnered with Ronald McDonald House in 2019 for the upgrade of thier Melbourne facility. O’Brien Electrical Narre Warren is located at 84 Abeckett Rd, Narre Warren North. Contact them on narrewarren@electrical.obrien. com.au or 8790 6554. Open 8.00am to 4.30pm.
Rare and unusual fish finds Iconic Australian owned family business Lots of Fins has just celebrated one year in their new premises on Victor Crescent, Narre Warren. Owner Paul Furlong, who has 30 years of experience in fish keeping, said the move was necessary to cater for their clients. “We just found we’ve been so popular, the premise was too small. We wanted to expand to offer a bigger range of aquariums and fish supplies.” Lots of Fins offers a range of products, from small tanks ideal for families and children, through to bigger aquariums for enthusiasts. Paul said the shop offers many breeds of rare fish and underwater plants. “Without a shadow of a doubt, we have the biggest range of fish in Melbourne - over 300 species. We have a big range of aquatic live plants including lots of rare and unusual things.” There are over 20 display tanks for customcranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Tributes for hero teacher By Mitchell Clarke A much-loved Berwick teacher has been hailed a hero after her inspiring act, which ultimately saved the life of a father and daughter, claimed her own life. Lisa Mandeltort, who taught at Nossal High School, tragically drowned after she ran into waters at Venus Bay to save a 14-year-old girl caught in a rip. Ms Mandeltort was alerted to the struggling teenager at about 7.30pm on Wednesday 13 January, as she walked her dogs with her partner, Bill. She ran to assist the girl, but found herself in trouble shortly after. Police say she was pulled from the water by an off-duty lifeguard who commenced CPR, but she sadly couldn’t be revived. Her heartbroken partner, Bill Murphy, told the Gazette that from the moment he first saw Lisa, he couldn’t take his eyes off her. The pair were close friends for seven years but began dating after a drunken fling. “For slightly less than three years, we lived happily ever after,” he said. “It was a relationship, not of the sickly sweet gross PDA kind, but the kind where you just look at them from the outside and go ‘they’re definitely in love and just make each other happy’. “I first laid eyes on her in the basement at uni, where we’d both come down for a free salsa lesson and I couldn’t take my eyes off her. I thought she was absolutely stunning. (She) danced like one of those baby zebras learning to walk for the first time. “Two days later, I saw her in my chemistry lab - one of her favourite jokes she’d always say was that we had chemistry together - we were just amazing friends who were just immensely comfortable around each other.” Mr Murphy said a lot of people had reached out to offer support in the days following her
Lisa and Bill were close friends for seven years before they began dating. death.“Lisa and I always let each other know how much we were loved like it was the last time we saw each other,” he recalled. “We both knew that the world is a horrifying, random sequence of events and the only solace we can find is caring for people and the connections we make. I love her so much and I miss her immensely.” It was Lisa’s care, particularly for her students at Nossal, for which she is being remembered as a “big softie who put so much thought into everything”. “For someone who never set out to be a teacher, she was so god damn proud of every single one of her kids. She wanted the best for
every one of them. One of her Year 12s got the 99.95 this year and she couldn’t wipe the smile off her face for three days,” Mr Murphy said. “I hope that the kids know she treasured them as much as they treasured her.” Nossal High School principal Roger Page said the school community were “deeply shocked and saddened” by the tragic death of a friend and colleague. “We were not surprised to hear that she did not hesitate to put her own life at risk to assist someone in peril,” he said. “We are devastated by her untimely passing and extend our sincere condolences to her
partner, family, and friends.” Ms Mandeltort joined Nossal in 2017 as a graduate Science teacher. She quickly established herself as a “caring and committed” educator with an interest in supporting her students and helping them to achieve their best. “Lisa was a dynamic and dedicated teacher and school leader who was much loved and respected by staff and students,” Mr Page said. “She was heavily involved in the school’s co-curricular programs, deeply interested in issues that impacted the environment, and actively involved in community voluntary and leadership work outside the school.” Ms Mandeltort led the Nossal Environmental Sustainability Team, and worked closely with Casey Tech to implement innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Environment and Maths) programs within the school and beyond. “She was a very capable and inspirational teacher with a diverse range of interests and skills, and a great enthusiasm for teaching,” Mr Page added. In 2020 she became the Science Domain leader and was responsible for a large team of teachers and the entire school science program. Her friend, and Nossal’s director of VCE and pathways, Katherine Warriner, described her friend as “strong, vibrant, caring and passionate about everything she did”. “As a teacher she cared deeply about her students and her colleagues and was an active and involved member of the Nossal community,” Ms Warriner said. “The science teachers in particular and the entire staff are devastated by her loss. We will miss her sense of humour, her willingness to try new things and her commitment to helping those around her.” In February, the school will hold a memorial assembly to pay tribute to, and to celebrate Ms Mandeltort’s significant contribution to Nossal High School.
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Now hear the ladies roar! By Danielle Kutchel Berwick’s newest Lions Club has been officially chartered in an afternoon filled with the appropriate pomp and ceremony. The Lioness Club of Berwick, which had been chartered since 1984, was converted into the Lions Club of Berwick Lionesses in a special ceremony at the Cardinia Park Hotel on Sunday 17 January. Lions district governor Graham Cockerell - well respected for his years of involvement with the service organisation - conducted the induction of the 19 newest Lions, impressing upon each of them the solemnity and importance of their new role. “Membership in Lions Club is a privilege, it’s by invitation,” he said at the service. “You’re about to become members of the world’s largest and most active service club. “Lionism is a cooperative effort in which all of us must participate with our time and talents to be successful in our efforts.” One by one, the new members stepped forward to receive their certificate of membership and a badge representing their new position within the community and the service organisation. He praised the group for continuing to serve the community over the past few years after the demise of the Lions Club in Berwick, and recognised the commencement of “a new era”. There had been some consternation among
The new members of the Lions Club of Berwick Lionesses.
The club’s new charter, left, next to the original Lionesses charter of 1984.
Immediate past district governor Neil Wingrave, left, with the new board.
the Lionesses when news of the changeover first reached their ears, according to new club president Wendy Keogh. Some months ago, the club was told that by
June 2021, the Lioness program would no longer be supported by sponsorship and that for them to be able to continue, they would need to convert to Lions Clubs.
Some members felt that this break in Lioness tradition was too much and consequently resigned. But Ms Keogh said the 19 new members would stand ready to support those in need throughout their tenure with the club. Immediate past district governor Neil Wingrave was also on hand on the day to induct the new club’s board members. Ms Keogh will be joined by three others on the board: Lion Pat Ormerod was elected to the position of club membership chairperson; Lion Helen Bird was elected to club treasurer; and Lion Jan Williams is the new club secretary. Narre Warren Lions, who have acted as sponsors, provided the Lionesses with a new bannerette to recognise the partnership. Mr Cockerell also presented Ms Keogh with his own personal bannerette, representing the qualities of Lions members. Ms Keogh said members were looking forward to getting back into the community now that Covid restrictions have eased. While the events of 2020 meant that many of their usual fundraisers couldn’t take place, she said the Lionesses had managed to make a small donation to Transit Soup Kitchen in Narre Warren. The first sausage sizzle of 2021 will be held on 13 February at Coles in South Berwick. “We’re ready to carry on the service that’s been taking place since 1984,” she said.
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Feet and legs fit for 2021 With the school year fast approaching we asked Dr. Paul Dowie, one of Australia’s leading foot and leg pain experts, to provide information on some common foot and leg concerns in children: Heel Pain / Severs Disease If your child has heel pain, it definitely requires investigation. Commonly referred to as Servers Disease this can cause significant disruption to children’s physical activity. Flat Feet Contrary to popular belief the appearance of flat feet in children, is NOT usually cause for concern. However, if there is associated pain, balance issues or excessive rolling inward of the ankles, parents should seek professional advice. Pigeon Toes and Duck Feet The appearance of in-toeing or out-toeing can affect the capacity of a child to run, jump and balance well. These issues may be assisted during a child’s developmental years and should be checked as soon as possible. Growing Pains Common in children and teenagers, often presenting as deep ache-like leg pain during the night. Inflammatory growing pains can also be evident in the heel or knee. Often due to overstrain of the growth plates of growing bones, these should always be checked for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Shin Pain Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), anterior leg pain and compartment syndrome, all commonly referred to as shin splints, are quite common and can be well managed or prevented with proper treatment.
Knock knees & Bowed Legs These can be a normal growth presentation, however pain can be associated and activities effected. Bowed legs can be a genetic predisposition to knee arthritis. Correct management can assist pain and improve function
and help prevent future arthritis. Dr Dowie, who has worked with thousands of children and junior athletes over the past 25 years says, “Children often present with lower limb pathologies but its really important to seek advice from someone who has specific
expertise in this area. Knowing when and how to intervene is key to achieving optimal short and long-term health and healing.” You can see Dr Dowie at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Berwick by calling 1300 328 300.
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The dance of love The community-based Narre Warren Bowls Club is inviting Casey and Cardinia residents to learn to tango on Monday nights and the first lesson is free. “No partner or experience required,” Tango Gippsland founder dance instructor Carlos Argentina said. “As long as you can walk-you can tango and if you wait too long for the perfect moment, the perfect moment will pass you by. Like many before you, you will discover that your future will be enriched with joyous tango experiences, but be warned, tango is addictive.” Carlos believes that he will be able to help community members discover how the dance they call tango will “ignite the hidden fire of desires within”. He believes it would make anyone’s life “extraordinary”. Carlos has debunked assumptions about Argentine tango, including the fact it is not ballroom tango, all about stage performances, remotely comparable to Dancing with the Stars, a dance that can be mastered in a day or a series of memorised steps or patterns. Summing up, Carlos says that describing Argentine tango in words is like giving someone a haircut over the phone. “It will only be deficient and substandard at best when compared to the real experience,” he added. Contact Carlos on 0419 098 083 or email at carlos@tangogippsland.com
Performers continued to rehearse via digital technologies for its upcoming production of the Victorian Amateur Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical.
Priscilla is planned By Jessica Anstice Cardinia Performing Arts Company worked tirelessly through the coronavirus lockdown to finish more than 200 spectacular costumes and style 100 wigs that will now grace the stage in April. When Covid-19 shut its production down in its tracks in early March last year, the performing arts company wasn’t deterred from doing what it loves. Performers continued to rehearse via digital technologies for its upcoming production of the Victorian Amateur Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical.
In 1994 an independent Aussie film about two drag queens and a transsexual woman on a fabulous road trip travelling across the desert from Sydney to the Alice became an unlikely worldwide box-office - and Oscar-winning - hit. In 2006 the stage production premiered at the Lyric theatre in Sydney and has made its way to London’s West End, Broadway now to Pakenham. With fun, friendship and discovery along the way, Priscilla addresses homophobia and transphobia in the wider Australian community in the late 1990s and the overall need for equality and acceptance in society.
Cardinia Performing Arts Company are celebrating 20 years of producing Music Theatre for the community and Priscilla Queen of the Desert makes the first show of its 20th year celebration. “We survived a pandemic, held our head high, and have come out stronger than ever, despite this road bump,” Cardinia Performing Arts Company producer Scott Hili said. “In an age of the glossy, beautiful drag popularised on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Stephen Elliot’s Priscilla still stands apart as a home grown Australian Musical.”
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Five-star Cavs selected By Lance Jenkinson Five elite youth basketball players from the Casey Cavaliers have been selected to participate in the Victorian National Performance Program (VNPP). Dakota Crichton, Lucy Dexter, Kyra Webb, Ethan Bolton and Blake Shankland have been earmarked with the potential to one day pull on the green and gold of Australia, giving them the chance to be part of this high performance program. Cavaliers basketball development manager Darren Best praised all five of the young Cavs for their commitment to becoming better players. “First of all, it’s recognition for the work the athletes have put in,” he said. “They don’t get there without having internal drive and focus. “It’s always nice for us to say we have these athletes doing this, but at the end of the day, they’re the ones that are putting the work in. “We’ve got to give them and their families recognition first and then everyone who has helped them along the way, whether it’s us through our development programs, Basketball Victoria and some are in school academies. “Everyone plays a part in it.” While the program will have undoubted benefits for the five players, it will also mean more training and more time on the court, adding to an already jam packed schedule. Casey Basketball is in constant dialogue with school coaches and Basketball Victoria coaches to ensure the work loads do not become a burden on the players. “We are very aware of burn out,” Best said. “We run a wellness app through Basketball Victoria, which monitors their load, their mood and how much sleep they’re getting, so we’re are all on top of that. “We’re in communication with Basketball Victoria high performance coaches and their school coaches around where we can find time for the kids to have a break. “I would say the kids are probably more advanced with their planning, organisation and time management than a lot of adults.” The VNPP can be used as a stepping stone
Casey Cavaliers young guns Lucy Dexter, Blake Shankland, Kyra Webb, Ethan Bolton and Dakota Crichton. Picture: SUPPLIED to state and national teams. All five of these Cavaliers have pulled on the Big V at some point in their junior careers. The holy grail is the chance to represent Australia and that aim can be accelerated through programs like the VNPP. “Provided they’re performing well and hopefully getting selected for Vic Metro and Vic Country state teams, they’re a chance to go to Australian Junior Championships,” Best said. “From there, they get invited to those national selection camps and performance camps.” THE CHOSEN ONES Development manager Darren Best gives his assessment of the five young Cavs stars in the VNPP ...
Dakota Crichton “When I first got here, she had a lot of success because she was a little bit bigger than most and played a lot harder, so she was quite dominant in the under 14s because of those characteristics. “The pleasing thing over the last couple of years is she’s starting to develop her skills and understanding of the game more and not just relying on being bigger, faster, stronger. “Her progression on the mental side of the game has been big, along with her shooting development. “Really pleased she made the state team last year.” Lucy Dexter “She’s a guard or a wing player, an aggressive player and a really strong athlete.
“She’s a great communicator and a good finisher around the rim. “Underrated defensive player. “I’m looking forward to seeing her during the year because she’s been putting in a lot of work on her shooting form. “We’re looking for her to extend her range out beyond the three-point line.” Kyra Webb “She’s probably the most intriguing prospect I’ve seen for a little while on the girls side. “She’s quite tall, nearly six-foot-two, but she plays on the wing and has great guard skills and good passing ability. “Her ball handling rivals some of our best guards in the program. “She ticks all the boxes from a national standpoint. “Even though she’s in under 16s, she’s likely to suit up for our senior women’s team this year.” Ethan Bolton “He’s very athletic, his shooting touch is there and just needs to have the confidence to shoot it. “He’s one of those guys that at the moment is playing a forward for us, but long term he’ll be a wing player and we’re making sure he can get the reps for that. “He’s developing very quickly. “Two years ago when he was a bottom ager in the under 16s, he was in our twos. “Fast forward two years and he’s in our bottom age under 18s and he’s in our ones. “He could end up being a major focal point in our team this season.” Blake Shankland “He’s a wing, quite long and rangy, underrated athlete. “He’s started to play more and more above the rim, which is quite good. “His shooting form is constantly improving and he’s definitely a threat from three, but once again he’s a very versatile player who can play both sides of the ball, both offensively and defensively. “We’ll roll out a line up this year where he can play shooting guard and we’ll also roll out a line up where he could be playing power forward or centre, so he’s very versatile.”
Evglevski enters Olympic year in some strong form By Lance Jenkinson Just what 2021 has in store for Berwick shooting star Sergei Evglevski is anyone’s guess. The 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist is preparing as if it will be a smooth ride to the Tokyo Olympics later this year, but knows it might not turn out to be the case. What the 23-year-old proved to himself in last year’s Victorian Covid-19 lockdown is his ability to focus on the things that are in his control and maintaining as much normalcy as possible. “It’s all changing dramatically every day,” Evglevski said. “Every couple of weeks we’ll have an update and then a couple of weeks later we’ll have a different update. “We don’t really know what’s happening with the world, but we’re training like it’s all normal. “We’re training like we’re going and we’re all really motivated to go.” Evglevski was supposed to be in Brisbane for a training camp this month, but a Covid outbreak in that city kept the athletes in their home states. He praised the swift action taken by Shooting Australia to keep everyone at home and avoid being shut out by closed state borders. “Everyone is really organised and on top of what we can do and what we can’t do,” Evglevski said. “I don’t have to wait around and sit here impatiently stressing out what I need to do cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Sergei Evglevski has his sights set on the Tokyo Olympic Games. and what’s going to happen. “They’re always contacting me, they’re always talking to me about it, which is really nice.” With constant changes to schedule because of the pandemic, nothing is a shock for the Australian athletes and it’s just a matter of being flexible and adjusting to updated timelines. Evglevski is scheduled to compete in the 25m rapid fire pistol in the BISC Cup in Brisbane later this month, but that could turn into a postal shoot, a competition when the
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athletes compete at their home club through a video link as opposed to a physical meeting. While the postal series was exciting for Evglevski at first during the lockdown, he misses the vibe of a physical training camp and competition. “Personally I really prefer a big training atmosphere,” he said. “Training at home is very different to training as a team. “That training atmosphere when you’re
all living together is more motivation to get stuck into it. “In saying that, I’m as motivated as I can be right now.” Evglevski has made use of technology to stay in contact with Australian pistol coach Vladimir Galiabovitch. There has been contact through Zoom, Skype and Microsoft Teams and he occasionally pulls out the mobile phone to provide a video link of his training sessions for Galiabovitch to critique. Crucially, Evglevski’s form has remained strong, despite the lack of on-site competitions. “I’ve got a tripod and I set it up with the phone at training and he watches me do my thing,” he said. “In December in training, we were both impressed with how we progressed throughout the year with everything happening. “We were happy that we were able to keep the good form up and stay steady and stay strong.” Evglevski is fresh and ready to tackle an Olympic year head on. The dream of winning a gold medal for Australia gets him bouncing out of bed every morning and ready to tackle the challenges of the day. “I’ve had a good break, mentally and physically, over the Christmas and new year period,” he said. “Now I’m really motivated to go forward with it.” Thursday, 21 January, 2021
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Wet weather intervenes By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 AND TURF 2 REVIEW - ROUND 7 Weather all but wiped out the round of cricket in the Dandenong District Cricket Association Turf grades on Saturday, but Springvale South were one of the lucky ones and banked a vital win in the process. In the only game in Turf 1 on Saturday, the Bloods were merciless against St Mary’s, sparked by yet another stunning bowling display from gun left-arm spinner Jarryd Straker. Missing usual skipper Nathan King, the Bloods were sent in with stand-in captain Ryan Quirk opening up, and the visitors did a fine job to rack up 7/174 from its 45 overs. With Quirk setting the tone with a classy 34 from 51 balls, the Bloods’ star recruit Clint Tomlinson was once again the main man, crunching another eye-catching 44 to be the catalyst for the strong total. The high-profile recruit, who was originally from Western Australia and played state Under 23s before dominating for Bentleigh ANA last season, has piled on scores of 75 and 56 alongside Saturday’s 44 to already establish himself as one of the association’s biggest stars. Kusan Niranjana’s incredibly consistent season continued with the Saints, snaring 3/46 from his 12 overs to be the pick of the bowlers. Despite a fluent start the saw 32 runs scored for the first wicket, the class of spinner Jarryd Straker (6/17) and fellow left-arm tweaker Akshat Buch (3/29) proved too hard an obstacle with the home side bundled out for just 78. It’s the second five-wicket haul for the gun Bloods spinner this season, and his third best figures at the club since joining in 2016/17. The highly-anticipated clash between Hallam Kalora Park and Berwick was washed out, as was the matches between Buckley Ridges and Narre South and North Dandenong and HSD. In Turf 2, Dandenong West drew level on points with Cranbourne and Beaconsfield after knocking over the Eagles at Casey Fields. The Eagles won the toss and elected to bat, but were struggling for momentum with the outset, with talented spinner Riley Siwes dominant with 5/32 from seven overs. Despite strong fight from reliable opener Dean McDonell (41), the Eagles were restricted to just 7/136 from its 45 overs. The Westers lost dangerous top-order bat Matt Collett early and did lose regular wickets, but managed to recover through skipper Anthony Brannan (46), who guided the visitors home with a cool hand. Parkfield and Narre North was the other match to get a result in, with the Bandits once again impressive at home as they continue to keep in touch with the top-four. The home side batted first, and largely through the efforts of middle-order batsman Tanil Dehigaspitiya (61), posted a strong 8/195, with Dishan Malalasekera (36) also chiming in
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Doveton excited for huge Premier League challenge By Lance Jenkinson As a newly promoted club, Doveton is excited to be among Victoria’s National Premier League elite in 2021. The Doves could be a little starry eyed until they get their feet on the ground in NPL 3. If you lined up all the teams in the division, the Doves would undoubtedly enter the season among the underdog bracket of teams, and they are not shying away from that. That is not to say the Doves are not ambitious, having secured promotion from state league 1 last season when few gave them genuine hope, but it is a fact. It is why Doves president Daniel McMinimee is concerned about relegation allowances handed to any rival club this season. The Doves are ecstatic to get the chance to play against the youth arm A-League club Western United, but McMinimee wants assurances that United will play under the same promotion-relegation conditions that 22 STAR NEWS
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Doveton and the 10 other teams will play under. “We’ll get to have a home game against Western United, so how good will that be?” McMinimee said. “It’s a good thing for the league and it will be good for us. “As long as the bottom two get relegated, it doesn’t matter who it is. “That’s all we’re concerned about for all of the teams.” Doveton is locked in to open its season on the road against Whittlesea Ranges on February 20. While it will be the Doves first NPL game, the excitement surrounding the fixture reveal was a little tempered compared to last year, now that it has had over a year to sink in that it is an NPL club. It will still be a historic day for the Doves, as they take their first steps in the NPL. McMinimee knows it could be a baptism of fire for his team, but welcomes the chal-
lenges that will come. “The players all sort of champing at the bit,” McMinimee said. “We started training last week, Tuesday and Thursday, and basically had a full senior squad there both nights. “The difference is not so much ability, it’s just fitness I think, so they’re all keen and eager to get themselves fit. “The speed of the game is a lot quicker as you go up. “There are individual players that can turn a game for you and every team has one or two of those players, but it basically boils down to fitness and getting up with the speed of the game.” Doveton could be a dangerous proposition for opponents because of its nothing to lose mentality. The Doves will be able to play without the burden of expectation. “There’s no pressure on our team,” McMinimee said.
“At the end of the day, we got through state 1 and we didn’t think we’d get through that, so there’s no pressure on our guys. “Obviously we want to stay at this level and it’s great to be part of the NPL system and I hope that we can stay up, but there’s lots of things that govern whether we stay up or don’t stay up.” Doveton fans will already have February 27 highlighted in their calendars. It is the day the Doves will play their home opener against Geelong in round two at Waratah Reserve. How it will look crowd-wise is still to be determined by the trajectory of the Covid-19 pandemic, but McMinimee is hopeful that restrictions are further eased a lot of Doves fans can enjoy the big day. “The restrictions are still in place now,” McMinimee said. “We’re hoping by that stage they will have relaxed a little bit and they can get a few more people into the club.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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By Nick Creely There’s a buzz surrounding the Berwick Football Club as it prepares to take the plunge into the incredibly strong Eastern Football League Premier Division in 2021. The anticipation of a Round 1 clash against Noble Park on 17 April - another south east powerhouse - and the unknown of how they’ll stack up in the revered competition give plenty of reason for excitement. Berwick coach Clint Evans said that the group is ready and raring to get stuck into the next stage of pre-season as the build-up over the next couple of months begins to form. “We had really good numbers before Christmas, and we were probably averaging 50 or 60 a night which is great, and that includes the 19s as well,” he told the News. “There’s definitely been a real buzz around the club - with Covid, and missing the whole year, it’s been a bit surreal in a way to be honest. “But now that we’re on the other side of Christmas, it’s not that far away, which is really exciting I suppose. “The guys can’t wait to get out there, especially after a year off they just want to play - it’ll be an unknown, we just don’t know what other clubs will be like. “When you’ve got Vermont, Noble Park, and so forth you don’t really know what they’ve got, but that’s the exciting part for the footy club, and that’s probably the same for them to us. “The boys are jumping out of their skins to go.” Evans said that with a dominant period in club history - which has included premierships in 2018, 2017 and 2015, as well as runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2019 - the Wickers are seeking to maximise its current list which features a glittering of ex-AFL, VFL and NAB League stars, but with one eye still focused on recruitment. “Once we knew we were in Eastern, which was pretty much through Covid last year, our number one priority was to retain the list,” he said. “We knew that if we were in Eastern, our group was going to be staying anyway. So we’ve retained basically everyone, and got them on board straight away which is great - once we
Bryce Rutherford is back at Berwick. 182156 had the opportunity to look at what we have, we were then lucky in recruiting. “What we wanted, we got.” What the Wickers got was a strong swag of recruits, and returning players. All of them are expected to not only play senior footy, but have a significant impact. Headlining the returning players is star onballer and ex-skipper Bryce Rutherford, while forward Trent Thomas has also returned to Edwin Flack Reserve. Ex-Cranbourne pair Anthony Vella, and Anthony Burr who were both listed by Noble Park, are also two big additions for the Wickers. Evans also pointed to another star in Luke Sheppard - who missed 2019 with a knee injury - as a virtual new recruit who will give the Wickers a big boost. “With the salary cap and the unknown, it was challenging - we had 10 we pencilled in that we wanted to get, and we probably knew that we’d get three or four, but we’re really happy,” he said of the recruiting.
Picture: ROB CAREW “We’ve tried to recruit what we need, and then we’ve got guys back and a few young guys in too. “And we’re positive that we’ll have another couple of recruits to announce in the next couple of weeks too.” A huge clash awaits the Wickers in their Eastern Football League debut against the Bulls, with a monster crowd (Covid permitted) set to pack into Edwin Flack Reserve. Evans has no illusions about what awaits the club in what he believes is going to be one of the most exciting periods the club are in, but believes his list is primed to do some damage. “We know we’re going into a really strong league,” he said. “In that five years we’ve been dominant in Outer East and South East, the guys are now coming into that prime, and we’ve also got a new crop coming through who’ll be looking to take over that mantel. “Sides are a lot different in this league, so there’s a lot of different things you’ve got to put into it - its exciting, but it’s an unknown for us.”
Cranbourne show off some fighting spirit CRANBOURNE BOWLS Playing away at Coatesville the home team tried to gain every advantage by throwing the teams onto a slow playing wind affected green. However, the Cranbourne fighting spirit came through after trailing for most of the day they picked up two shots on the last end of the day to draw the game. Midweek bowls returned at home against Edithvale this week and Cranbourne enjoyed a 20 shot victory to make them a serious contender for ladder leadership. Weekend Pennant Round 6 Results: Side 1 Division 2 Sec 9 Ian Barrenger put in some very valuable bowls during the day to give his skip Lyn Quigg an 8 shot victory for the day in an exciting game of bowls that ended in a tie at 67 shots each. The tie gives Cranbourne 9 valuable points which keeps them well and truly in the race for a top two finish. Next week Cranbourne plays Mulgrave Country Club at home. Cranbourne 67 (9 points) drew with Coatesville 67 (9 points) Side 2 Division 2 Sec 10 Top side Dandenong club were always going to be formidable opponents and that was the story for the day with a loss of 27 shots. Skip Steve Hickson and his crew of Maree Taylor, Stan Myers and Gary Farrington were in great form and managed a draw to pick up 1 point for the home side. Cranbourne 66 (1 point) lost to Dandenong cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Phil Nielsen is a picture of concentration for Cranbourne. club 93 (17 points) Side 3 Division 4 Sec 6 Side 3 played away at Cockatoo and had a long trip home after losing by 13 shots. Skip George Ljepojevic kept his winning streak going with a 6 shot win supported by his crew of Helen Witherden, Rob Scott, and Bill Sherriff who won by 6 shots. Cranbourne 68 (2 points) lost to Cockatoo 81 (16 points) Side 4 Division 6 Sec 6 Cranbourne had a bye Side 5 Twelve -A - Side Cranbourne won by walkover Mid-week bowls results this week (round 5) were:Side 1 Division 2 Sec 6 Cranbourne bounced back with a great win against Edithvale by 20 shots.
Skip Gavin Wright was the big winner with 12 shots up and well supported by his crew of Garry Hunt, Peter Colthup and Jim Williams. A great start to 2021 that places Cranbourne a serious contender for ladder leadership. Cranbourne 67 (15 points) defeated Edithvale 47 (1 point) Side 2 Division 2 Sec 9 Cranbourne 2 were competitive on two rinks but recorded a thrilling narrow loss against Noble Park. Skip Yvonne Van Der Week and her crew of Tom De Pradines, Helen Witherden and John Stanley won by 9 shots Cranbourne 61 (4 points) lost to Noble Park 66 (12 points) Side 3 Division 4 Sec 6 Another close loss by Cranbourne going down to Boronia by just 8 shots. Skip Bill Sherriff and his crew of Bob Dickson, Kath Dudink and Scott De Piazza won by 6 shots on the day. Cranbourne 53 (2 points) lost to Boronia 61 (14 points) Side 4 Division 4 Sec 8 A 6 shot win against Moorabbin was a good result despite one rink having a bad day. Skip John Gardner and his crew of Ron Fenton, Olive Stanley and Peter West won by 12 shots as did skip John Kent and his crew of Aliw Aquillana, Brian Legg and Liz Hughes who also won by 12 shots. Cranbourne 59 (14 points) defeated Moorabbin 53 (2 points)
Saturday was the first week back after the Christmas break for Casey Softball. In true Melbourne fashion there was wind, rain and sunshine. Mixed U/16s kicked off the day with Cobras Gray vs Mohawks. Cobras were too strong on the day winning 15-5. Best for Cobras was Ethan Lewis and Mohawks Vancouver Estall Vancouver. Cobras Maroon took on Doveton. Cobras jumped out early with eight runs in the first innings, but Doveton never gave up chipping away and scoring seven runs in the last innings to go down 13-9. Best for Cobras was Abbie Berkelmans, and for Doveton Hayley Davis. The first Social Womens game was between the two Berwick Teams Geronimo and Chickasaw. Always a good-natured game with lots of laughs. Chickasaw were undermanned playing one short, but never stopped fighting. Geronimo were too strong coming out 14-1 winners. Great games to Deirdre Craig for Geronimo and Ellen Kearns for Chickasaw. Cranbourne Comets played Doveton Renegades. Comets jumped out of the blocks and Renegades couldn’t catch them. Comets finished comfortable winners 11-1. Best for Comets was Deb Milton and Renegades Pamela Joynson. MVP Falcons came up against Narre Warren Penguins. MVPs started well with loaded bases.Trish Estall scored three runs with a triple through the cones to right field. Strong team batting from Penguins saw them keep the scoreboard ticking over and were eventual winners 11-5. Best for MVP Falcons was Trish Estall, and Penguins was Jessica George. Open Womens saw two close games. Berwick Cheyenne played a seesawing game against Chiefs. Cheyenne started well with four in the first keeping Chiefs scoreless. Chiefs came back with great batting from Ros Hendy hitting one to centre field through the cones for a triple, then next at bat again to centre field but this time over for a home run. A great solo double play by Cheyennes first base Shirley Farmer, catching a low sharp catch, and quickly touching first base before the runner could get back for the second out. Best for Cheyenne was Tracy Dephin, catching a great game and batting strongly, and Ros Hendy for Chiefs with her awesome batting and strong fielding at third base. In the other Open Womens game Young Guns played Doveton Destroyers. Destroyers sevenrun first innings set them up for a win 10-6. Best for Destroyers was Elizabeth Collins and Young Guns Andrea Gartside. Finally Open Men took to the diamonds. Chiefs were too strong for Cranbourne. Cranbourne had a late rally, but Chiefs went out 13-5 winners. Best for Chiefs was Damien Sharp, and Cranbourne Nick Henson. Last game of the round was Trouser Snakes vs Southern Knights. After an even start Southern Knights found their groove and were comfortable 9-0 winners. Best for Southern Knights was Mark Scammell and Trouser Snakes Andrew Johnston. The club would love to welcome more players, particularly juniors to make Casey Softball Association a really strong competition. The club has wonderful, patient coaches who work really well with the kids. The club also has Mens and Womens competitions for all ages and abilities, from brand new players to experienced, and 90 per cent of games are played at Sweeney Reserve at the same time every week. It’s a great sport that suits all of the family. If you’re interested in playing please contact the club via the Facebook page “Casey Softball Association”, or email to caseysoftball.vic@gmail.com. Thursday, 21 January, 2021
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