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It’s going, finally! By Mitchell Clarke Long-awaited works to build a road under the dangerous Clyde Road level crossing in Berwick have officially commenced. Large piling rigs recently arrived on site ahead of a “significant” week-long construction blitz between Friday 19 February and Friday 26 February. The machinery will eventually drill 16 piles, up to 29 metres deep, and use more than 308 cubic metres of concrete and 35 tonnes of reinforced steel to support the new underpass and rail bridge. Site investigations and engineering assessments found the road underpass was the best solution for this site, with other designs said to take up to a year longer to build. The new underpass has been touted as a safety fix, which will also improve traffic and connection to nearby precincts. An upgraded bus interchange will also be built at Berwick station and new walking and cycling connections will be created, while more than 37, 000 trees and shrubs will also be planted. Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas toured the site for an update on construction. He said the State Government was “dedicated” to improving our public transport services, roads, safety, connectivity and delivering jobs. “Upgrading our transport infrastructure and improving traffic flow increases the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and commuters while making sure more people get home sooner to spend more time with those they care about,” Mr Maas said. Around 22,000 vehicles travel through the Clyde Road level crossing daily with boom gates down for up to a third of the morning peak. Mr Maas said commute times would also be slashed for motorists reliant on travelling through the area. “Getting rid of the Clyde Road level crossing will make it easier for locals to get to work and school, and free up an important connection to Casey Hospital,” he added. The site is one of 75 level crossings to be removed by the State Government as part of Victoria’s Big Build.
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Pastor fined for defiance By Danielle Kutchel A Narre Warren pastor who defied lockdown to open his church for a congregation over the weekend has been fined by police. On Sunday 14 February, Revival Christian Church in Narre Warren welcomed worshippers for its usual 10am service, with Pastor Paul Furlong reporting that between 60 and 80 people attended. Video footage of the event showed little social distancing or adherence to mask rules. Victoria Police confirmed that they attended the building in response to reports of a religious gathering at around 11am on Sunday. As well as the church service, police said they also found people connected with the religious group seated at an adjoining cafe. Upon police arrival, visitors dispersed without incident. Police issued a fine to Pr Furlong for breaching the directions of the Chief Health Officer. The pastor said he also received a second
fine, which he would not disclose. Pr Furlong has vowed to never shut his church again, declaring the word of God to be higher than the laws of the land. “I have opened the doors of my church and will keep them open because I obey the greatest authority, that is God Almighty, according to the bible. It commands us, do not forsake, do not stop, do not neglect the gathering together of the faith.” Asked whether he could continue offering services over Zoom, Pr Furlong said the experience would not be the same for his congregation. “The key to church is fellowship with people. Not fellowship on a TV screen, that’s impossible,” he said. “I’m going full-bore open without any shame with the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.” He described his role as providing care to those who have come to his church, and said many of those visiting his church were expe-
riencing mental health distress brought on by lockdown. “We’re caregivers,” he told Star News Group. “The service that I give and what I do is give care for people as pastor.” Pr Furlong said it was time for the lockdown to end, declaring it to be in breach of the Australian constitution and the Biosecurity Act. He stated he believes Covid to be a front for the establishment of a ‘New World Order’, a conspiracy theory that has existed for generations and been soundly dismissed, but which Pr Furlong said is previewed in the Book of Revelations. Pr Furlong said he had been “overwhelmed” by the response to his dramatic weekend opening, and said he would continue to defy lockdown orders for as long as restrictions are in place. Victoria Police confirmed their investigation into the incident is ongoing, with inquiries being made in relation to possible incitement offences.
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Sod finally turned on Tulliallan sports field saga By Danielle Kutchel After a lengthy community campaign, construction has commenced on a major new sporting facility in Tulliallan Estate. The Cranbourne North facility’s official launch was held on Thursday 11 February, with City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff and CEO Glenn Patterson joining Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards and CEO of Football Victoria Kimon Taliadoroson on site to inspect the area. Construction will now commence on a $10 million community pavilion and recreational facility, which is being delivered in partnership between the City of Casey and the State Government with a $3.32 million contribution from the Growing Suburbs Fund 2019-20. The new facility will feature three soccer pitches, a cricket oval, a multipurpose community pavilion including a community room, unisex and fully accessible change rooms and amenities, kitchen, office, storage, undercover gathering and terracing area, a district level playground, shared path networks, flood lighting, cricket nets, car parking and public art and landscaping. Bec Hyland, who has spearheaded the community’s campaign for the sports field, said it was great to see the project one step closer to completion. However, she said residents are still seeking details around the design of the art installations and the playground. She said residents would like to see art that reflects the community’s fight for the field and would like to provide input on that. But despite multiple people contacting the council about it, she said no one has heard back.
CEO of Football Victoria Kimon Taliadoros, Member for Cranbourne Pauline Richards MP, City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff and City of Casey CEO Glenn Patterson. Picture: SUPPLIED “We’re not happy with the amount of communication we’re getting,“ she said. Ms Hyland added that this had been compounded by the lack of councillors in
Casey, meaning residents feel as though they no longer have a voice representing their needs. Additionally, she said no residents had
been told about the official launch of the project - so no one was there on the day to represent the community. The project has a fraught history. Residents engaged in a years-long battle with the developer of the estate, Konann, to retain the 6.8 hectare space for sports fields as was promised to residents when they first bought their properties. The site lay empty while the developer sought to change its original plans for the land’s use. 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. In a statement, Ms Duff said: “After many negotiations with developers around what the space would be used for, Council, with the full support of the local community, has ensured this 6.8 hectare site will become a recreation space, as outlined in the Precinct Structure Plan,“ she said. “The local community will now have far greater access to sporting opportunities, and be supported to lead an active lifestyle through participation in sport and leisure activities, further improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of the community.” It’s expected the project will be completed early in 2022.
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Beaconhills College headmaster Tony Sheumack will finish up at the school after 24 years in the top role. The College Board announced on Thursday 11 February that Mr Sheumack would step down from his position at the end of 2021. Board Chair, Dr David Moseley, described Mr Sheumack as a visionary and inspirational leader who had made an “extraordinary contribution” to the school. “Mr Sheumack’s impact is clearly evident in the sustained excellence in academic results, the quality of our co-curricular and service programs, the strength of our extended leadership team, and the vibrancy of our school community,” Dr Moseley said in his letter distributed to the school community. He added that the College had benefitted from Mr Sheumack’s leadership in the Victorian education community. “Most importantly, Mr Sheumack’s contribution is reflected in the qualities of the graduates from Beaconhills who are welleducated, well-rounded young adults, ready to shape a positive future for themselves and their community,” Dr Moseley said. Beaconhills College will celebrate their 40th anniversary next year and Mr Sheumack said he felt that was the right time to pass the baton on to the next generation of leaders. While he is still planning his life beyond Beaconhills, the highly-respected headmaster will continue to “look for other opportunities to stay connected in education”. Mr Sheumack described his greatest achievement as helping develop the community of Beaconhills. “We have really established a strong place in the south-east growth corridor,” he said.
Beaconhills College headmaster Tony Sheumack is finishing up at the end of the 2021 schooling year. “I am proud of the growth and success of the College and being able to offer outstanding opportunities for students.” The Board will launch a recruitment campaign in coming weeks, with the new appointee starting in 2022.
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Nine firearms were seized by police.
Police seize guns in burglary raid By Mitchell Clarke Two people have been arrested and nine firearms have been seized in and around Cranbourne as part of an investigation into a burglary in Pakenham last month. Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Unit and Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) executed warrants at two properties in Cranbourne South and Cranbourne East at 7am on Thursday morning, 11 February. Eight of the firearms were found inside the Cranbourne East address, while the other gun was found at the Cranbourne South property. Seven of those weapons are believed to have been stolen during a burglary at a Pakenham house in the early hours of 25 January. The guns were registered to one of the residents of that address, police say. Firearm parts, ammunition, drugs, stolen property and a number of other prohibited weapons were also seized by police. A 42-year-old Cranbourne South man and a 38-year-old Cranbourne East man were arrested. A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the investigation into the matter remained “ongoing”. The Illicit Firearms Unit is a newly launched
A man is arrested and taken into custody. team based within Victoria Police’s Crime Command which targets the manufacturing, trafficking and use of illicit firearms across Victoria. The IFU will focus on proactively deterring and disrupting firearms-related crime through a range of operations and activities, as well as
targeting and disrupting a range of groups who are strongly involved in the trafficking and use of illicit weapons. The seizure of illicit firearms and removal of their potential to cause further harm in the community is also key for the new team, which commenced in September 2020.
The City of Casey has launched the Smart Casey Launchpad, to support Casey’s growing community now and in the future. Developed in consultation with residents and local businesses through several online workshops and surveys in 2020, the program guides how Council harnesses data, technology and innovation to build a connected, sustainable, inclusive and innovative community. Casey Council will host a free digital event on Friday 19 February at 1pm, to launch the program and provide the community with an opportunity to learn more about it and the key actions that will take place this year. The event will showcase the smart city focus areas as well as the council’s approach to Open Data, Internet of Things, Sensor Dashboards and Digital Inclusion programs. There will be opportunities to provide feedback and learn how to be involved in ongoing engagement. As one of Victoria’s largest and fastest growing municipalities with rapid population growth and urbanisation, City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said that innovation and collaboration are essential for Casey’s future planning and make up a key element of the program. “In partnership with Casey’s community, Council is committed to learning how technology, data and innovation - Smart City infrastructure - can unlock new opportunities and help us overcome persistent challenges,” explained Ms Duff. “It is through this collaborative approach that will ignite conversations with our community to drive innovation and positive change within the Casey region as we continue to manage the challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic and build a sustainable future for years to come.” With a large focus on creating more opportunities for Casey’s community to share ideas, the program will ensure the community continues to have their say on smart city initiatives and infrastructure that are more sustainable, efficient and impactful. All Casey residents, businesses and community groups are invited to attend the digital launch event and are encouraged to view the Smart Casey Launchpad website page.
‘Citizen scientists’ are helping to prevent grassfires By Gabriella Payne Community members across Victoria are being encouraged to take part in a new CFA initiative, becoming ‘citizen scientists’, an important role that could help prevent devastating grassfires from now into the future. As part of a new online module, Victorian CFA volunteers will be able to read and learn about grassland curing (the rate that grass dries out) and then enter their own observations of grassland in their area, providing the CFA with vital information about the state’s fire risk. After last year’s horrific bushfire season, this new course comes at a great time, offering a step forward in future grassfire prevention tactics and makes use of many willing and capable volunteers around the state. Significant rainfall last year fuelled exceptional grass growth across Victoria, resulting in a high risk of grassfires this season - something the CFA are hoping to prevent with this new online module. Longtime CFA volunteer John Jackson has been involved with the grassland curing program for nearly ten years and said that the new course and its updated training provided fantastic resources for both new and existing volunteers. “I’ve gone through the new course and it’s cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Longtime CFA volunteer John Jackson has been involved with Victoria’s grassland curing program for nearly ten years. Picture: SUPPLIED, CFA excellent,” Mr Jackson said. “It teaches you what you need to become an observer.” The course includes a simple guide, where volunteers can complete some training before entering information that the CFA will then use for their fire analysis. Mr Jackson explained the process, stating that it was easy for anyone to use. “You walk out to a point that you’ve set, have a look at the grass, then use some helpful tools to work out the curing rate,” he said. Danielle Wright, a remote sensing analyst at
the CFA said that these ground observations, like the ones Mr Jackson took, were combined with satellite imagery to produce a map of Victoria, which showed how dry the grass across the state was at any given time. “Green grass is 0 percent cured, while grass that is totally dried out is 100 percent cured, and those numbers can help calculate the grassland fire danger index,” Ms Wright said. “It’s very important for identifying fire danger ratings, and feeds into fire behaviour modelling.” While the satellite technology on its own is
a fantastic help, Ms Wright said that the work of volunteer observers is “crucial” as the satellite could sometimes overestimate or underestimate curing. “A paddock might have tall, dry grass but after some heavy rainfall, there could be green shoots coming through which wouldn’t affect fire behaviour, but would still be picked up by the satellite,” she said. Grassland curing isn’t a new fire prevention strategy, having been conducted in Victoria by the CFA over the last few decades - but it’s hoped that this new module will make it more accessible for greater numbers of people to get involved. Angela Gardner, the project coordinator said that she encouraged new volunteer observers to give grassland curing a go. “We have about 125 active observers at the moment, and while a lot of people who do it are CFA members, it’s open to anyone from the public,” Ms Gardner said. “People can actually do the course for their own awareness but if you’d like to sign up as an observer at the end, we’ll send a more detailed booklet to support you.” If you are interested in registering for the grassland curing observer course and playing a valuable part in helping prevent grassfires, visit www.learninghub.cfa.vic.gov.au Thursday, 18 February, 2021
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IN BRIEF Failed smash and grab A 33-year-old man from Pakenham and a 29-year-old man from Cranbourne were arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning, 11 February, after they allegedly smashed their way into a service station in Cranbourne and stole cigarettes. Police from the Frontline Tactical Unit had been patrolling nearby when they heard the security alarm and disturbed the pair. They ran off but one was caught at the scene and the other was located a short distance away with the assistance of the K9 unit, police say.
Unlicensed, drug driver A unlicensed Cranbourne man was nabbed by officers in Pakenham at about 10.30am on Tuesday morning, 16 February. Cardinia Highway Patrol members intercepted the Holden Commodore on Gardenia Street. The 26-year-old Cranbourne man tested positive for methylamphetamine. The car was impounded and he will head to court.
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Fear and terror, then and now With your indulgence, I would like to update your readers on the current status of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia and currently in our own state of Victoria. To give it an essential local tone, many of the people who subscribe to your paper are closely involved with supporting the wellbeing and quests for the freedom of refugee men, women and children in Australian detention centres in Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Christmas Island, in “hotels” in Melbourne and Brisbane, and in harsh “Immigration Transit Centres” across Australia. There is an increasing mood of concern about this situation, as more people learn of the true status of innocent men women and children who have committed no crime, but who have tried to escape war and brutality in other countries in order to survive. Is there anyone among us who would not feel desperate enough to board a leaky boat towards an unknown destination if our lives were threatened by brutal regimes, simply because we are not the right religion, the right ethnicity, or that we have spoken out in resistance to such a regime? I am always reminded of the Mallacoota population escaping the NSW-Victorian bush fires from the beach on a warship as fire threatened their safety just over one year ago. Most of us would remember this event as clouds of smoke and flames from the fire blackened the town, and smoke enveloped much of eastern Australia too. The fear and terror that Mallacoota residents must have felt at that time must be seen as an example of what drives desperate people to seek asylum, as is their legal right. In the last three weeks, we have witnessed many refugees in detention in Melbourne being released in the community on six month temporary visas. The government has provided them with an initial three weeks in accommodation, and a small allowance. They have a right to work, and to Medicare, but they must move on ... to where?
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Others are still in detention in the Park Hotel in Melbourne and in the Melbourne Immigration Transit Centre (MITA). There is no information forthcoming from the government as to why some are released and some still in detention. No-one knows why this apparent random selection has been made, and the story is not yet told about what the government plans to do. We can but hope that all others in detention, who have been found to be refugees and thus entitled to seek support in Australia, are freed on the same basis as those released since 20 January. At time of writing, there are 33 refugees still being held in detention in Melbourne, and another 140 people, men, women and families held in onshore detention in NSW, Qld, NT, WA and SA. A further 264 people, including two young children, are being held in Port Mo-
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resby, Nauru and Christmas Island. As long as there are people held in detention by Australia anywhere, the members of Casey Cardinia for Refugees will be working for and on behalf of refugees, holding street vigils to raise awareness, raising money for essential support for refugees and to not give up until their human rights are recognised by Australia. One more thing, a shout out to anyone who may like to join us at a general rally for freedom at 2pm. State Library, 328 Swanston ST, Melbourne on Saturday 13 February where the speakers will include two recently released men, “Moz” and Farhad, along with other highly respected speakers including Craig Foster, ex- Socceroo and a passionate supporter of refugees. Shirley Hynes for, Casey Cardinia for Refugees
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On Friday 12 February, an article was shared to the Star News Facebook pages about the snap five-day circuit breaker lockdown across Victoria. Here is how our readers reacted online: Dylan Darroch: The biggest joke about this lockdown is the tennis players being classified as “essential workers”. Amy Hobson: Love living in Victoria ... masks outdoors! Robert Simioni: Tennis getting stopped as well I hope. Lesley Anton: Tennis players should NOT be playing at all. People have to cancel their weddings, who will cover those costs? Tennis players make more money in one week than most make in a year, absolutely disgraceful
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lieve its not), why is quarantine in the middle of the city so it can spread to everyone if it escapes, and not in a lessor populated area? Darren McLeod: Time for this incompetent government and their over paid bureaucrats to go, how many times do we have to go through the same rubbish from these clowns? Melinda Rogers: Are you kidding.. I haven’t recovered from last lock down ... I’m over 100km away from the city yet classed as metro. Chad Mckie: Well done again Dan Andrews sensible leadership again. Here’s to a third term for our greatest premier.
THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN To the road works in Berwick on Soldiers Road and O’Shea Road. You had all last year during home learning to start this ... Why start all at the same time and cause havoc at school pick up and drop off? I understand it’s needed, but why start them all at once and affect three local schools.
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that they are still permitted to play. Afra Saunders: They should not have had the tennis in the first place. Matthew Watson: Cue panic buying. Tracy Heath: My work is essential due to still trying to catch up from last years lock down. Dylan Hill: You have to be kidding. This all due to d******d Dan wanting the tennis and not having the brain cells the run hotel quarantine. Without unnecessary people coming in and less hotel quarantine we will never get rid of this. Glenn Lacey: The panic buying seems to be worse than ever. James Dobbin: First big question; if this is so contagious (and I have no reason to disbe-
To Dan Andrews and his bungled hotel quarantine ... again.
Thumbs Down! To recent drownings. Please stop going out into rivers, dams or oceans unless you’re a strong swimmer and understand rips.
Thumbs Down! To the lazy and incompetent Liberal Federal government for not implementing a national quarantine system for returned travellers in the middle of nowhere away from densely populated cities.
Thumbs Up! To our extraordinary emergency services from around the local area after a horrific few weeks on our roads - shout out to our local volunteers from CFA and SES, FRV firefighters from Station 93 (Pakenham), AV and VicPolice.
Thumbs Down! To Cardinia Shire Council for high grass everywhere, alongside roads, parks. The shire is looking untidy. Obviously needing more mowing contractors.
Thumbs Down! To all the people who think it’s OK to ‘check in’ places with fake names and numbers. No wonder they are struggling with contact tracing.
Thumbs Down! To aggressive drivers being rude for no reason!
Thumbs Up! To our wonderful community.
Thumbs Up! To our Premier Dan Andrews and his team for keeping us safe and healthy in this pandemic.
Thumbs Down! To Casey Council and VicRoads for not cutting the grass down the middle of Pound Road in Hampton Park. A road sweeper would be handy as well, but we haven’t seen one in two years.
Thumbs Down! To the lack of planning in and around town.
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Battle with root invasion By Danielle Kutchel A Narre Warren South retiree whose property is being invaded by tree roots is begging Casey Council to address the issue. Irene Cavalieros has been watching in horror as roots from two jacaranda trees - on her nature strip - lift up pavers in her outdoor area and threaten to uplift her hot water system. But the council is refusing to accept liability for the issue, leaving Ms Cavalieros with damaged property from the vigorous root system, which only continues to grow. Ms Cavalieros first noticed the pavers shifting in March 2020, and contacted the council for assistance once she realised what was happening. Since the tree is not on her property, Ms Cavalieros assumed the council would address it right away. She said she was told there was a standard procedure to follow to report the damage, which she complied with, supplying an arborist report and landscape quotes to support her claims. The independent arborist concluded that “the lifting and displacement of paving within the private property is attributed solely to roots of either or both trees located on the adjacent council nature strip” and found “no evidence of other causal factors”, according to the report. The arborist recommended root pruning, the installation of a root barrier and the removal of the invasive roots on Ms Cavalieros’ property, as well as the reinstatement of paving to remove trip hazards. A landscaper quoted Ms Cavalieros $9500 to fix the issue by installing concrete barriers to prevent tree roots from entering her property. But all of that “wasn’t good enough”, she said, with the council denying any liability for the problem.
The tree roots are threatening the hot water system. “They’re working for us, we’re paying them and they treat you like you don’t even exist,“ Ms Cavalieros said. She has since approached the Ombudsman and Legal Aid for assistance but has been turned down. Ms Cavalieros said she doesn’t have the money to install the barrier herself and wants compensation from the council to cover it. A letter of demand sent by her solicitor to the council was what she hoped would be her last step - but it too was rejected by the council’s lawyers. In a letter seen by Star News, National Claims Solutions, on behalf of Casey Council, told Ms Cavalieros “that property owners must accept that the need/desire for a greener environment will inevitably lead to complications linked to trees growing in close proximity to man-made structures”. “Property owners must also accept some
responsibility for choosing appropriate fencing and/or paving to be installed in the immediate vicinity of an established street tree”, the letter read. Ms Cavalieros and her husband moved into the property 16 years ago, and she said they never anticipated the issues the trees would cause or the need to adapt their outdoor area to the possibility of creeping roots. She added she supports the planting of street trees but expects that the trees chosen for planting won’t be “invasive”. The council appeared to also take issue with the evidence Ms Cavalieros supplied. Another letter from National Claims Solutions stated: “we dispute that an arborist is qualified to offer ‘expert’ opinion ... Whilst there may be roots from the street tree growing under your client’s property, this does not automatically represent evidence the roots were the primary cause of any alleged damage”.
A tree root visible beneath the pavers. Ms Cavalieros said she has been shocked by the response from the council. “I just want to scream. I can’t sleep at night,” she said. “This is not what I visualised my retirement being.” In a statement in response to detailed questions from Star News, Rhys Matulis, manager of governance at the City of Casey stated: “While council maintains urban nature strips and rural roadside trees as is reasonably practicable, council has no obligation to proactively inspect and maintain street trees under the Road Management Act (2004). “This legislation reflects the growing expectation on the part of both the courts and the broader community that property owners must accept that the need and desire for a greener environment will inevitably lead to complications linked to trees growing in close proximity to man-made structures.”
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New chapter for artist By Danielle Kutchel Some might say it’s madness to start a business during Covid times - but for Nicola Sue, the time was right to make a change. Formerly a staff member at Myuna Farm, Nicola has long had a passion for art and painting in particular. In fact, several of her murals can be seen at the farm. But Covid gave her a new perspective on life, and she decided in late 2020 to “start the chapter I always felt I was ... supposed to do”. “Covid made me think that life is short ... there are no absolutes in anything, so you’ve just got to do it,” she explained. She now runs Nicola Sue Art, offering canvas and paper prints, murals and cushions featuring her unique, bold and detailed paintings. As a child, Nicola could be found with “a chicken under one arm and a brush in the other hand”. Animals continue to fill her pieces, although she also draws inspiration from nature and paints native flower scenes. “I love farm animals, but I’ve always been drawn to nature and bird life,” Nicola explained. “When I was little, we used to do bird observing walks. I loved that as a child and it gave me a feeling of peace, tranquillity and joy. In a world that lacks a lot of that I try to create that. I think the world can do with more of that,” she said. The Warragul-based artist’s pieces adorn the walls, furniture and garden of the family home in Botanic Ridge, and mother Sally couldn’t be prouder. “I still wonder how she does it. I think it’s so beautiful, so detailed, how did she do it?” Sally said. “I separate myself from being her mum to looking objectively and thinking, ‘how?’” Sally said Nicola showed talent from the age of two, and had a sense of perspective in kinder, adding depth and distance to her paintings. The murals in the house include an undersea scene of sea creatures, another of native animals, and a desert scene inspired by the Australia Garden at the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens. “The murals bring joy, they are so colourful and vibrant, and the light moves with them,” Sally said. Nicola said she has always had a “bold sense of line” and has never been frightened of colour, leading to her vibrant artistic style. Dynamic lines and patterns, symmetry and strength define her pieces. Painting has taken on new meaning thanks to the pandemic, offering relaxation and mindfulness to many. “Maybe I was always inclined to innately understand that,” Nicola mused. For more information, visit www.nicolasueart.com.au or find her on Facebook at Nicola Sue Art and Instagram at nicolasueartdesigns.
One of the backyard murals in the family home in Botanic Ridge.
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‘Citizen scientists’ wanted By Gabriella Payne Community members across Victoria are being encouraged to take part in a new CFA initiative, becoming ‘citizen scientists’, an important role that could help prevent devastating grassfires from now into the future. As part of a new online module, Victorian CFA volunteers will be able to read and learn about grassland curing (the rate that grass dries out) and then enter their own observations of grassland in their area, providing the CFA with vital information about the state’s fire risk. After last year’s horrific bushfire season, this new course comes at a great time, offering a step forward in future grassfire prevention tactics and makes use of many willing and capable volunteers around the state. Significant rainfall last year fuelled exceptional grass growth across Victoria, resulting in a high risk of grassfires this season - something the CFA are hoping to prevent with this new online module. Longtime CFA volunteer John Jackson has been involved with the grassland curing program for nearly ten years and said that the new course and its updated training provided fantastic resources for both new and existing volunteers. “I’ve gone through the new course and it’s excellent,” Mr Jackson said. “It teaches you what you need to become an observer.” The course includes a simple guide, where volunteers can complete some training before entering information that the CFA will then use for their fire analysis. Mr Jackson explained the process, stating that it was easy for anyone to use. “You walk out to a point that you’ve set, have a look at the grass, then use some helpful tools to work out the curing rate,” he said. Danielle Wright, a remote sensing analyst at the CFA said that these ground observations, like the ones Mr Jackson took, were combined with satellite imagery to produce a map of Victoria, which showed how dry the grass across the state was at any given time. “Green grass is 0 percent cured, while grass that is totally dried out is 100 percent cured, and those numbers can help calculate the grassland fire danger index,” Ms Wright said. “It’s very important for identifying fire dan-
Longtime CFA volunteer John Jackson has been involved with Victoria’s grassland curing program for nearly ten years. ger ratings, and feeds into fire behaviour modelling.” While the satellite technology on its own is a fantastic help, Ms Wright said that the work of volunteer observers is “crucial” as the satellite could sometimes overestimate or underestimate curing. “A paddock might have tall, dry grass but after some heavy rainfall, there could be green shoots coming through which wouldn’t affect fire behaviour, but would still be picked up by
Smart city to launch The City of Casey has launched the Smart Casey Launchpad, to support Casey’s growing community now and in the future. Developed in consultation with residents and local businesses through several online workshops and surveys in 2020, the program guides how Council harnesses data, technology and innovation to build a connected, sustainable, inclusive and innovative community. Casey Council will host a free digital event on Friday 19 February at 1pm, to launch the program and provide the community with an opportunity to learn more about it and the key actions that will take place this year. The event will showcase the smart city focus areas as well as the council’s approach to Open Data, Internet of Things, Sensor Dashboards and Digital Inclusion programs. There will be opportunities to provide feedback and learn how to be involved in ongoing engagement. As one of Victoria’s largest and fastest growing municipalities with rapid population growth and urbanisation, City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said that innovation and collaboration are essential for Casey’s future planning and make up a key element of the program. “In partnership with Casey’s community, Council is committed to learning how technology, data and innovation - Smart City infrastructure - can unlock new opportunities and help us overcome persistent challenges,” explained Ms Duff. “It is through this collaborative approach that will ignite conversations with our community to drive innovation and positive change within the Casey region as we continue to manage the challenges from the Covid-19 cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
the satellite,” she said. Grassland curing isn’t a new fire prevention strategy, having been conducted in Victoria by the CFA over the last few decades - but it’s hoped that this new module will make it more accessible for greater numbers of people to get involved. Angela Gardner, the project coordinator said that she encouraged new volunteer observers to give grassland curing a go. “We have about 125 active observers at the
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moment, and while a lot of people who do it are CFA members, it’s open to anyone from the public,” Ms Gardner said. “People can actually do the course for their own awareness but if you’d like to sign up as an observer at the end, we’ll send a more detailed booklet to support you.” If you are interested in registering for the grassland curing observer course and playing a valuable part in helping prevent grassfires, visit www.learninghub.cfa.vic.gov.au
A little dog’s big love By Danielle Kutchel
The community will have the opportunity to learn more at an upcoming digital event. pandemic and build a sustainable future for years to come.” With a large focus on creating more opportunities for Casey’s community to share ideas, the program will ensure the community continues to have their say on smart city initiatives and infrastructure that are more sustainable, efficient and impactful. All Casey residents, businesses and community groups are invited to attend the digital launch event and are encouraged to view the Smart Casey Launchpad website page.
A playful pooch in England is bringing some much needed joy to his owners and their Australian relatives during Covid lockdowns. Artie the Welsh Terrier has been part of Robbie MacDuff and Marsh’s family for a year now. The rescue dog is bringing a smile to their faces during a tough time in their lives. Robbie and Marsh, who live in Liverpool, England, are struggling after losing work thanks to the pandemic. Compunding the issue is one of the worst winters in years, according to Robbie’s Berwick-based sister Jean. Artie entered their lives at just the right moment, keeping them entertained with his playful and positive temperament. But Artie isn’t just keeping his Liverpudlian owners happy; his spirit is reaching across the ocean to cheer up Jean too. “It keeps me going during these times,” she explained. Every day brings new emails about Artie’s adventures, from long early morning walks to chasing squirrels up trees. His cuddles are helping to reduce Robbie and Marsh’s anxiety too, Jean said, and in return the dog is “completely spoilt”. The terrific terrier’s way with the world has brought “love and happiness” into their lives at a difficult time, she said - proving once and for all that dogs really are man’s best friend.
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Fun in the farmyard Doveton’s popular animal farm has reopened to the public, subject to public-health restrictions. Myuna Farm on Kidds Road offers up-close feeding of animals as well as a playground, café and room hire for functions and birthdays. Due to Covid-19 safety measures, pony rides and train rides are currently closed. Contact details, including a QR code scan, are required for contact tracing. The farm is open daily from 10am-4pm. Details: www.casey.vic.gov.au/facilitieshire/myuna-farm
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Lockdown comes and goes With Premier Daniel Andrews calling a snap five-day lockdown, the streets of the City of Casey were again brought to an abrupt halt. In what would usually be a bustling start to the week, Berwick, Narre Warren and Hampton Park were all eerily quiet. Star News photographer STEWART CHAMBERS masked up and took to the streets to bring you these photos. Thankfully, life returned to relative normality at midnight on Wednesday 18 February.
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Codes to stay connected A new QR code, which has been developed by police across the south east, is set to change the way police receptions operate. During the pandemic a number of police station reception counters were forced to close or operating with reduced counter service hours. Due to these changes, the new QR code will be displayed at police stations and will provide a range of information including station operating hours, links to report crime and more information. Superintendent David Cowan said police stations in the Southern Metropolitan Region will be implementing some “important changes” to the way they manage their reception counter services by trialling a new QR system. “The QR system will allow people to scan
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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
Rex name shame Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name.
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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.
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first patients soon after. The redevelopment has further bolstered the oncology, medical, rehabilitation and mental health service mix, offered at the 164-bed private hospital. Health Care Executive General Manager Victoria - Specialty Hospitals, Andrew Blyth, said the expansion made South Eastern Private the most comprehensive oncology hospital in the south eastern Melbourne metro region, supported by significant surrounding infrastructure. “South Eastern Private has been providing oncology services for more than two decades,
with a long and proud history in the community. This redevelopment further advances our service while bringing our facility into a new and exciting era,” he said. “Modern healthcare identifies three key components to cancer treatment and recovery - medical intervention, including chemotherapy, mental health support, and ongoing physical activity and rehabilitation - and we are the only hospital in the region to offer all three under one-roof. “We have specialist rehabilitation programs to support the work of our oncologists and
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What is something people don’t know about you? I’m really into Greek mythology! What is your most memorable moment? Why? Becoming the Liturgy Captain at school. Simply because I never thought of myself as someone who would put myself forward, so I was very proud of myself for finding the courage to do that. What would your last meal be? Either lasagne or carbonara I can’t decide ... oh and don’t forget the garlic bread! What made you want to study teaching? I was very indecisive when I was a kid. I never knew what I wanted to be because I’d have a new hobby every month. By the age of six, I realised I much I loved to help out those around me; not to mention how writing on whiteboards and chalk boards appealed to me. From that point onwards, I was convinced I wanted to be a teacher. What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness? I would have loved to witness the filming of all the Harry Potter Movies. I’m a big fan! Favourite Book? The Fault in Our Stars - John Green. Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party? Harry Styles, Adele, Princess Diana, Michelle Obama, Jennifer Aniston and Robin Williams.
Get to know former St Peter’s College student Ashley Beley.
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What are your hobbies? I have quite a few! I love to cook, bake, create some DIY projects, read and a bit of painting
here and there. What is your favourite school memory? My final year of daily interactions with my awesome tutor group and my favourite food studies class.
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A cat-astrophe avoided By Mitchell Clarke A cat trapped in a car engine has eight lives remaining after he was freed by heroic SES volunteers. The meows of the vocal moggy were heard from outside the Lakeside Coin Laundromat in Pakenham on Friday 12 February, but people passing by couldn’t exactly put their finger on where the cries were coming from. Lakeside resident, Jenny, was waiting for her laundry to finish when she went to investigate. “I was sitting there and I could this ‘meow meow’ but I couldn’t see a cat or anything, I thought I was going crazy,” she laughed. “I went back and had my coffee and these girls came out and said they could hear it too.
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A new era for Cavaliers By sports editor Russell Bennett Casey Basketball’s status as a genuine powerhouse of the sport when it comes to rising stars in the south-east has just been solidified, with record numbers of athletes selected for Basketball Victoria’s prestigious State Development Program (SDP). All up, 21 Cavaliers players were chosen across the SDP age groups after impressing in the recent tryouts. Basketball Victoria’s basketball operations manager Grant Wallace said the tryouts showcased athletes who were dedicated to the sport, committed to improving their craft, and will fit in nicely into an elite training environment. “It’s always wonderful to see the talent at these tryouts and picture the heights many of these athletes may reach,” Wallace said. “The SDP is all about developing their skills and improving their basketball knowledge in a challenging and enjoyable environment.” Casey Basketball’s development manager Darren Best said the number of Cavaliers players selected pointed to the program’s shift in development over recent years. “The group of athletes will serve as inspiration for the other athletes to continue to work on their game and not give up,” he said. “We have had a top-age under-18 athlete make it, and that shows you should keep working.” David Peters is both a high performance coach at Casey Basketball, and also a Basketball Victoria high performance hub lead. He spoke about the holistic approach of the SDP. “It now provides athletes access to strength and conditioning, physio, nutrition specialists, and mental health and wellbeing teams to ensure they are on the best pathway possible to achieve their goals,” Peters said. “The athletes have access to a number of
The Casey athletes selected in the State Development Program, from left to right, are: Manaree Te Paki, Samantha Miller-Randle, Emma Gony, Kodah Burgess, Josh Parkinson, Tatum Bolton, Victoria Meredith, Brian Vengesayi, Leah Cornell, Ethan Bolton, Blake Shankland, Emilija Dakic, Kyra Webb, Archer McMenamin, Katelyn Field, Lucy Dexter, Truman Byrne, Callun McDonald, Dakota Crichton, Cedric Rault, and Sebastien Rault. Picture: SUPPLIED coaches, both at their hub, as well as at SDP camps throughout the year. This allows them access to a wealth of knowledge and only gives them added exposure to the most up-to-date concepts and training methods on-court.” A number of Casey athletes chosen for the SDP spoke about just what the opportunity means to them. “I’m really excited about the journey ahead - it will be hard work, but I’m ready for the challenge,” said Callun McDonald. Cedric Rault said he and his brother Sebastien both wanted to make the most of the opportunity as a step forward in their basketball journey.
“Casey Basketball Association has been great for us ever since we started, and we thank all our coaches who helped us along the way,” he added. Kodah Burgess said she won’t take her opportunity for granted. “I am really excited to be a part of this program - there are plenty of girls I know who missed out and I don’t take that for granted,” she said. “I wouldn’t be here without the support of my coaches, team mates and family. Covid was hard - I’m just happy to have the ball under my hands again.”
Samantha Miller-Randle said she was excited about the prospect of challenging herself against the best players across the state in her age group. “I know it will help me improve my game and get me closer to my dream of one day playing for my country,” she said. Finally, Josh Parkinson said he appreciated being given the chance to improve his skills under the tutelage of the high performance state coaches. “I intend on maximising this opportunity, and working hard in order to fulfil my basketball goals,” he said.
Local product to lead Demons into new campaign By Nick Creely Beaconsfield product Samantha Johnson will captain the Casey Demons in the VFLW this season, with the club announcing its 2021 leadership group. The former Eagle - who played in a local premiership with her club in 2017 - crossed over to the Demons from St Kilda where she was an AFLW listed player. She played one AFLW game for the Saints in 2020. VFLW coach Peter Mercoulia had nothing but high regard and praise for Johnson, who is slotting in seamlessly amongst the playing group. “’Sammie (Johnson) is super impressive,” he told the Melbourne Football Club website. “She has naturally created relationships with the players over time, with leadership just coming naturally to her. “Sammie’s training ethic and standards are something to be admired, and she will lead the club and really bring a hard edge to the role, which is something we needed coming from eighth position. “Players like Sammie really set the standards, aiming for the highest level of achievement possible.” Johnson’s deputy in 2021 leading the club is former Collingwood VFLW premiership cocaptain, Grace Buchan. Mercoulia said that Buchan adds an incredible amount of natural leadership, and is excited by what she can bring to the football program. “Grace came to our club with unbelievable leadership qualities. To be a premiership captain at any club is a great achievement, and certainly gives her plenty of credentials,” he said. “Having Grace there for Sammie will be great, as she will be able to mentor and teach 22 STAR NEWS
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From left: Dante Avian, Sam Morrison, and Arian Sulemani at Casey Fields recently. Picture: ROB CAREW
City settles into Casey life Sammie Johnson during her Beaconsfield days. 172399 Picture: ROB CAREW along the way whilst letting Sammie continue to develop as the club’s captain. “We’re very fortunate to have both girls as our captain and vice-captain, as we bring a new culture of winning, through hard work and dedication to the game.” The selection process was voted on by everyone, players and staff, within the organisation on a two-vote and one-vote preferred system. Both Johnson and Buchan will not go it alone with another four players to be added to the leadership group before the season commences.
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Melbourne City has started to make its presence felt at Casey Fields and in the south-east, with the club’s academy teams commencing training and games in Cranbourne East recently. Junior teams from the A-League club held their first training sessions at the new facility on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with glorious conditions greeting players and parents alike on both occasions. Local products Dante Avian, Sam Morrison (19, Narre Warren) and Arian Sulemani (15, Dandenong South) were among the first to road test the new facilities. The club then kicked off its Junior Boys National Premier League season at Casey Fields on the Sunday, with all teams taking
on Bulleen Lions. The Under 16s won 2-1, the Under 14s and 17s each drew 2-2 while the Under 15s lost 5-0. The teams will be back at Casey Fields for Round 3 action on Sunday against South Melbourne. Academy teams will continue to split their training sessions between Casey Fields and their northern base for the remainder of this year as the club gradually completes its transition across to South East Melbourne. A-League and W-League teams will commence training on site in the second half of 2021, with new facilities to be constructed by the first half of 2022. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Seagulls set to soar again By Russell Bennett In a whole host of ways, the 2021 footy and netball season promises to be like no other. Players will be returning to fields and courts across the state for competition points for the first time in more than a year, and just where their sides sit in the pecking order - well that’s anyone’s guess. For Lachie Gillespie and his senior footballers in the hyper-competitive WGFNC, this pre-season has a similar feel to that of 2019 when they were entering their first, and so far only, season in their new home competition. “It’s an interesting season ahead for all of us, because we essentially skipped one, so it almost feels as though we’re joining the league all over again,” Gillespie explained. Tooradin-Dalmore promises to be in amongst an incredibly congested group of clubs to have taken significant strides forward for 2021. The thing is, that group could contain three quarters of the clubs in the entire West Gippsland competition - maybe even more. That’s just how incredibly cut-throat it promises to be. The Seagulls reached the preliminary final in 2019 - proving they belonged, straight off the bat. But Gillespie and his group knew they couldn’t just sit on their hands and hope for a repeat effort in 2021. They had to take another massive step up. “It’s been this great dynamic where it’s been really positive - everyone’s excited to get out there and have a kick, and just be around their mates, which has simplified things and that’s been really nice,” Gillespie said of the pre-season so far. “The boys were really geared up for 2020 and felt like it was a great opportunity to take another step forward. “Obviously making the prelim in 2019 and thinking ‘how good is this!’- it was an addictive thing. Now we want that feeling again, and then some. “We think we’ve got a really good foundation and that this is sustainable. “I feel like everyone’s excited and feels like we’re in a great position to have some success. That may not necessarily mean winning a premiership, but it means playing finals and being in contention for sure.” While the Gulls have lost leaders and key players Matt Livermore and Nick Lang - who have returned to Emerald in the AFL Outer East competition - and Taylor Stratton, who has returned to Hastings after signing at the Gulls for 2020, they’ve signed a significant crop of recruits who will complement their exciting young core. The most recent of those recruits is 28-yearold former Collingwood defender Adam Oxley. He joins the likes of former Noble Park and Doveton Eagles spearhead Piva Wright, Narre Warren favourite son Stew Scanlon, former Bairnsdale player Tomm Bryan, and Rye recruit Brady Egan at the Gulls’ nest for 2021. Speaking to the Star News ahead of what shaped as an exciting 2020 campaign - before Covid-19 dashed those hopes - Gillespie said of the Gulls’ new signings: “With all our recruits, we’re just rapt with what they provide to us off-field as much as on - they’re really good guys who just want to buy-in to our culture.” And nothing has changed in that regard. “None of these recruits have played a single game for us yet - obviously because of what happened last year - but they’re part of our fabric now,” Gillespie told the Star News this week. “I think it’s incredible that they’ve played zero games for this footy club, but they’re already proving to be leaders around the place. It’s awesome, it really is.” Oxley, who played 34 AFL games for Collingwood between 2013 and 2018, has come across to Tooradin-Dalmore for a fresh start through his existing connection with Wright. “He wanted to be around a club that has a genuine family environment that he can fit into,” Gillespie said. “For us, we didn’t chase him - he spoke to us. He’s a genuinely great bloke - a really good guy - and he understands what country footy is and what it takes. Being there for your mates, and being around the club, is often so much cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Kris Sabbatucci and his Tooradin-Dalmore team mates made a real impact in their first season in the WGFNC. In 2021, after a 2020 season Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they’ll look to take the next step… 194526 more important than how many kicks you get. “You can’t have 21 blokes getting best-on, and you can’t have 21 blokes kicking 10 goals each. But you can have 21 blokes out there who all genuinely buy-in and want their team mates and club to succeed. It seriously is about that trust.” The Gulls have always been renowned for their tightknit family culture, and that cohesion could be a real strength in 2021 - a season in which so many teams will be separated by such precious little. With time and experience in his role as Gulls senior coach, Gillespie said he was able gain some valuable perspective on just what such a strong WGFNC truly means. “We should be really proud of what West Gippy is presenting as a competition because so many people from the outside want to be a part of it,” he said. “We’ve got great, family clubs and people want to be a part of them - they want to stick around after a game, at home or away, and have a beer and a chat. “We love it here, and I know all our recruits who’ve come in can’t wait to be a part of it. “I think the excitement of when we came into the competition, along with the (Warragul) Industrials for 2019, is the same as these great new players coming in now. “Every time I see another recruit signing on at another club, I can’t help but think that’s just going to make this league even better.” Gillespie admits that, in the past, such a strong list of recruits across the competition may have made him feel a little nervous about his own side’s chances - but not any longer. The Gulls are confident in their own players’ ability to stand up when it counts, and it seems 2019’s result may only be the start of
Seagulls senior coach Lachie Gillespie. 197277 what they’re capable of achieving moving forward. The young age of the senior list’s nucleus indicates the Gulls could be on the verge of a sustained period of real success. Gillespie pointed to 2019 WGFNC Pakenham Gazette Team of the Year members Kris Sabbatucci, Andrew Dean, and Julian Suarez as three players who will continue to propel the Gulls forward. And then there are the likes of the Lenders twins - Brad and Tim, Luke McKenna, Dylan
Wilson, Andrew Proctor, Dylan Sutton, Nick Schumann and Cam Brown who all have genuine upside moving forward. The likes of young guns Lewis Hill, Cooper Shipp, Brad Butler, and Josh and Jim Trezise are particularly exciting prospects to watch, with Hill also training at NAB League outfit, the Eastern Ranges. Tooradin-Dalmore’s footballers and netballers will open their season against their local rivals from Kooweerup at home on Saturday, 10 April.
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