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Midsumma glam comes to wow town By Danielle Kutchel Casey’s first Midsumma event sold out, with people joining waiting lists to get in. The colourful celebration allowed Casey’s LGBTQI+ to let their hair down - or put it up in a fabulous bouffant - and be themselves in a safe, supportive environment. Attendees hope that this will be the first of many events for the community, and organisers are already looking to the future to see what they can do next. For more, turn to page 13 Left to right: Linh, Abeloth, Mandy, Freida, Moxie and Fuchsia. 232615 Picture: GARY SISSONS
Hospital hiccup A move to sell a plot of land in Cranbourne East for construction of a community hospital has proved contentious. The City of Casey is proposing to sell a parcel of land at 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East to the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority for the construction of the new Cranbourne Community Hospital. The land, which was announced as the preferred site of the hospital in February, is within the Casey Complex which also houses the Balla Balla Community Centre, Cran-
bourne Library, arts centre The Factory and Casey RACE. At the council meeting on Tuesday 20 April, the administrators noted the submissions received during the public exhibition period of the proposed sale. Thirty-eight submissions were received; of those, only one supported the use of the site. Most of the submissions expressed concerns that the new hospital would contribute to traffic gridlock on Berwick-Cranbourne Road, while others worried that there would not be enough parking for all the services at the site. At the council meeting, three stakeholders
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Representatives of Casey Basketball Association echoed concerns about parking, and wondered where their hundreds of visitors each week would park if the hospital goes ahead. The hospital would eliminate the stadium’s overflow parking if it goes ahead. A ratepayer of 50 years, Peter McKill, also criticised the site and said the proposed hospital would “choke up” an already congested area. Administrator Cameron Boardman told the gallery that the council would evaluate the submissions received before deciding whether to sell the land to the government.
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stood to speak in support of their submissions. They included Maree Cullinan, manager of Balla Balla Community Centre, who said she had stood to advocate for the community, not just the centre. Ms Cullinan said the area had reached “saturation” point, and said planning should take into account how the hospital can grow for the rapidly expanding community. She said the chosen site would not allow for that growth. Ms Cullinan said the site would also add to traffic and parking woes, and could exacerbate mental health issues by adding to the stress of drivers and residents in the area.
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‘Gender lens’ is needed A south eastern women’s health and wellbeing agency has urged the State Government to adopt a gender lens when considering social and affordable housing. Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has submitted a response to the Victorian Government’s 10-year vision for social and affordable housing applying a gender lens to demonstrate the need for equitable access to housing for women. “Women are most negatively impacted by housing instability and homelessness and the two biggest risk factors are domestic and family violence and being aged over 55 years,” says WHISE CEO, Ms Kit McMahon. Using their extensive experience working with women in the community and by consulting with a representative from Olive’s Place - a refuge service which provides support to women and children escaping family violence - WHISE submitted a list of recommendations for increasing equitable access to housing for women. WHISE recommended that the Victorian Government: 1. Ensure that social and affordable housing is close to major facilities, services and infrastructure; 2. Build a State Government housing plan and 10-year vision that is based on the reality of changing demographics in our community, for example, larger families with 5 or more children; 3. Design a plan where all emergency and social housing meets the needs of marginalised and disadvantaged women; 4. Improve the system for transferring women between different types of accommodation. “Whilst a large increase in social and affordable housing options is a long-term solution, there are also urgent changes which need to occur to lessen women’s need for social housing and/or alleviate some of
WHISE submitted a list of recommendations for increasing equitable access to housing for women. 215222 the stressors that are experienced by women who access these housing options,” says Ms McMahon. “As leaders of primary prevention and health promotion for women in Southern Metropolitan Melbourne we know that access to safe and long term housing is a vital for women’s health and wellbeing.”
Three additional recommendations were also proposed by WHISE: 1. Fund support services for women once they have transitioned out of crisis accommodation; 2. Make childcare more affordable to increase women’s ability to work;
3. Recognise the structural disadvantage that women face in being able to afford housing. The full submission can be read on the WHISE website at https://whise.org.au/assets/docs/whise_info/whise_submission_for_ the_victorian_governments_ten_year_vision_ for_social_and_affordable_housing_final.pdf
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Police net closing in By Danielle Kutchel and Gabriella Payne A much-loved Cranbourne North teenager was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was stabbed after a party in Tooradin last month. 17-year-old Jason Langhans died in hospital on Saturday 10 April from injuries sustained in an unprovoked attack at a birthday party on 21 March. The Homicide Squad is investigating the assault and police are currently searching for three unidentified males who they say arrived at the party looking for trouble. Police believe the three males were involved in a “slight altercation” at the party, according to Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper. Jason stepped in as a peacemaker and attempted to de-escalate the situation. Without provocation, one of the unknown males stepped forward and “slapped” Jason on the head twice. Police now know that the attacker had a “sharp implement” in his hand at the time, which caused life-threatening injuries. After the assault the three males took off and were pursued by other partygoers, however they remain at large. Jason appeared dazed with bleeding to his forehead and was attended to by people at the party before being driven home. But it soon became apparent that he was “in a bad way”, and an ambulance was called. Paramedics made the decision to take Jason straight to The Alfred hospital, where he died three weeks later in the ICU. Jason’s mother Carolyn Langhans said she never got to say goodbye to her son. “It’s been horrible every day at The Alfred just watching your son…wishing he would open his eyes and talk to us,” she said. “I’m devastated, my heart is breaking. I’ve lost my son; he’s not coming back.” She remembered Jason as a “very outgoing young man” with a passion for the outdoors. Jason was looking forward to getting his licence on his 18th birthday in July, and was doing up a 4WD to take on the road for a special trip to celebrate. “All that has been taken away from us,” Ms Langhans said. Jason’s sisters Emma and Stacey described their brother as a sweet person who always took on the mantle of protector amongst friends. The family appealed to his attacker to come forward. Asked what he would say to the three unknown males, Det. Insp. Stamper urged them
Police are leaving no stone unturned in their search for the weapon. 234411 Picture: GABRIELLA PAYNE to make themselves known to police. “We need to talk to them. We’re happy to talk to them,” he said. “We’re keen to listen to anyone who can provide information.” Police believe the three may be from the western suburbs. Det. Insp. Stamper said the Homicide Squad was confident members would identify the attackers. “We’ve been working flat out on this, so let’s say the net is closing in well and truly,” he said. A large team of homicide detectives, police public order response officers and SES volunteers were on scene conducting an “extensive“ line search for the murder weapon on Thursday 15 April, along Tooradin Station Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Adam Shoesmith from the Homicide Squad confirmed that the team were searching for a screwdriver-like weapon in relation to the murder and would be there for most of the day. “It’s a needle in a haystack,“ Det. Sen. Serg. Shoesmith said. “But we’re hoping for the best.“ While Det. Sen. Serg. Shoesmith said that there had been “nothing specific to say that it’s even here“, search crews were meticulously checking the surrounding area as “there’s an assumption it’s been dumped somewhere“, he said. A number of empty cans had been found along the road and were marked by police as potential evidence, but the team was still searching as of 12pm on Thursday. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. https://youtu.be/fldCgf1BTsQ
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Washing your hands is the best way to prevent gastro. Picture: KRISTINE WOOK, UNSPLASH through settings such as early childhood education and care services, where children play and interact closely with each other and can readily spread their bugs,” Dr Bolam said. “It is important that early childhood services have good hygiene practices in place and to respond quickly with thorough cleaning if any children become ill. “Handwashing with soap and water is still the best personal hygiene method to minimise the chance of spreading the virus. “A good old-fashioned scrub with soap and warm water is the best way to remove the gastro virus from our hands and prevent passing it on to infect others.”
A motorcyclist who was nabbed doing 199km/h in an 80km/h zone in Devon Meadows will face court to explain his reckless behaviour. Casey Highway Patrol intercepted the 38-year-old rider on the South Gippsland Highway around 10.24am on Monday 19 April. His motorcycle was impounded for 30 days and the Point Cook man will be charged on summons with speeding, speed dangerous and drive in a manner dangerous. Later that afternoon Casey Highway Patrol detected another speeding driver on Thompsons Road, Cranbourne North, travelling at 112km/h in an 80km/h zone. The 24-year-old male driver from Clyde North was issued an infringement notice with a fine of $537 and a three-month licence suspension. Shortly after police observed a Ford utility failing to obey a red traffic light on Thompsons Road in Cranbourne. The 41-year-old male driver from Clyde North also tested positive to an illicit substance. He will be summonsed to attend court at a later date.
Info needed on alleged quad bike crime Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two men following a pursuit involving a quad bike in Cranbourne. The pair were observed on an allegedly stolen quad bike which was loaded with a roll of carpet and a door in the Casey Fields area about 2.50am on Saturday 17 April. Police attempted to intercept the pair, but they failed to stop, and a pursuit commenced. Stop sticks were deployed and the vehicle was monitored by the police airwing before the quad bike got bogged in a nearby paddock and the pair were arrested. Two Cranbourne men, aged 28 and 35, have since been released pending further inquiries. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Gastro circulating in Casey childcare The City of Casey has seen 17 outbreaks of dreaded gastro at childcare centres since the beginning of the year. That’s compared to just six outbreaks in neighbouring Cardinia Shire, and two in Greater Dandenong. It means Casey is second only to Greater Geelong in the gastro stakes, with the western city recording 29 outbreaks since the start of 2021. But experts say good old-fashioned handwashing with soap and water is still the best defence against the outbreak of viral gastroenteritis which has spread through Victorian early childhood education and care services this year. Overall there have been 389 outbreaks in childcare so far in 2021, up by more than 140 on a month earlier, and four times higher than the average for this time of year. Victoria’s executive director for communicable disease, Dr Bruce Bolam, said childcare workers, the children and their families all had a role to play in limiting the spread of the virus. Children needed to be taught and reminded of the need for handwashing, and families needed to keep their kiddies home from early childhood services until 48 hours after they recover. “Gastroenteritis can spread quickly
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Dr Bolam said that while alcohol-based sanitiser is at the front line in tackling coronavirus, it is much less effective against bugs such as norovirus, which is the predominant cause of the current childcare outbreaks. Viral gastroenteritis is highly infectious. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, abdominal pain, headache and muscle aches. They can take up to three days to develop and usually last between one or two days, sometimes longer. In rare cases it can develop into much more serious illness. Infants or children in early childhood services or school as well as staff who develop vomiting or diarrhoea should stay at home for at least 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped. If symptoms are severe or they persist, people should see a GP for advice and testing. Anyone recovering from gastroenteritis should avoid visiting hospitals, early childhood services and aged care facilities to avoid spreading the infection to those most vulnerable. Any person living in a household with someone who has gastroenteritis should refrain from visiting these high-risk facilities until at least 48 hours after the last person in the household has recovered.
Three teenage girls have been charged following an alleged attempted carjacking in Cranbourne. The trio, all aged 15, were arrested following the incident at a shopping centre on High Street about 3.40pm on Sunday 18 April. It is alleged they assaulted a 48-year-old Clyde North woman after they attempted to steal the keys to her vehicle. The victim was bitten during the assault and allegedly threatened with a screwdriver before the trio fled on foot. Police arrested the teens shortly after the incident. A Pakenham girl has been charged with attempted aggravated carjacking, armed robbery and assault with intent to rob. Two girls from Cranbourne East and Melton West have both been charged with attempted aggravated carjacking, armed robbery, assault with intent to rob and commit indictable offence while on bail. They will appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Pursuit leads to charges for six Dandenong police have charged six males following an alleged pursuit in Melbourne’s south east last night. A 17-year-old Cranbourne boy was charged with theft, handle stolen goods, weapons and bail offences as well as possessing a drug of dependence. A 17-year-old Narre Warren boy was charged with theft, handle stolen goods and possessing a drug of dependence. A 17-year-old Narre Warren boy was charged with theft and handle stolen goods. A 16-year-old Cranbourne boy was charged with theft and handle stolen goods. A 15-year-old Cranbourne North boy was charged with theft, handle stolen goods and bail offences. They were all remanded and will appear at a children’s court at a later date. An 18-year-old Oakleigh South man has been charged with theft, handle stolen goods, bail and traffic offences. He has been remanded in custody to the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 20 April. The charges follow an alleged pursuit involving a black Mercedes CLA35 that was observed by police on Rata Street in Wheelers Hill about 11.30pm on Saturday 17 April. The vehicle was allegedly stolen from an address on St Georges Road, Elsternwick on Saturday morning. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Thursday, 22 April, 2021
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with Danyal Diallo, TEDx speaker, actor, project manager and marketer at Multicultural Youth Support Service
What has been the best day of your life so far? The best day so far has been the day I’ve discovered Earl Nightingale’s speech titled “The strangest secret in the world”. In his speech, he said “You become what you think about”. I was in year 9 when I first heard those words, so naturally, I didn’t think much of it. But somehow, I kept listen to that particular speech and by the grace of God, 6 years later, I’m a TEDx speaker, actor, project manager and marketer at Multicultural Youth Support Services. I’m represented by Platinum Speakers Australia, and Great Expectation Speakers and Trainers. I’m a student at AAFTA and Yonder Window Theatre company which is based in New York! With the ambitious goal of travelling to L.A to create more magic in the near future! I highly recommend that video! What is your proudest achievement? I can honestly say my greatest achievement to date is the day I made peace with God. Now, I don’t stress as much about anything as I know that he is in control! Also read Matthew 11:28! Great Bible passage! What would your last meal be? What budget do I have in this situation? Unlimited? If that’s the case, then I want to taste every dessert in the world. I might get really bad tooth cavity but it would be worth it I reckon! The main course will definitely be the word of God of course with a side of salad. Just because it’s my last meal doesn’t mean I should skip my veggies. What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness and why? If I can go back, I would go to September 25, 2000 when Cathy Freeman made history in the Olympics winning the gold medal. I still watch the YouTube video and it gives me chills! If I can skip to the future event, I would like to talk to and or interview Cathy Freeman.
Danyal Diallo What do you love about the Casey community? I love how the people here give off an overall nonchalant vibe. I love the leadership and community programs run by the council for the young people too!
What is your secret talent or party trick? I can dance! What is your biggest motivation in life? I’m motivated by regret. That’s why I’ll continue to sweat. When I’m old and grey, maybe my knees don’t work no more, I want to be proud of the life I’ve lived and the things I’ve strived to achieve. I want to still do good in this world before my time comes. Leaving it better than I found it. What has been your most embarrassing moment? As part of our Year 10 camp, we got a chance to go to New Caledonia and on this particular day there was celebration and lots of food! After I got my food, I looked up to see that my group were already huddled up and I would have to be that guy that joins the group in mid conversation. I thought I will go to the group and chat to them while leaning on something because that’s what cool people do. But there was no nearby pole or tree. Only a dumb mini fridge ... Mid way through the conversation, I noticed the dumb mini fridge was sliding away slowly! I went to place my hand on the mini fridge, to my surprise the top was open so I ended up going in the fridge. Whole top half of my body went in. Feet up in the air. In front of everyone in the party. I just wanted to be the cool guy! What three words would your friends use to describe you? I hope my friends see me as motivational, hardworking and creative. What three CDs would you take to a desert island? What are CDs? Can I take my Spotify list instead? Or my laptop or portable charger? Is there free WiFi on this island? No? Then I’ll choose two books, ‘Survivors Handbook’ by Bear Grylls and ‘The Magic of Thinking Big’ by David J. Schwartz. I’ll turn the deserted island into a tourist attraction in no time!
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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.
Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”
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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way
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Hall gets major upgrade A $1.7 million upgrade of Hallam Recreation Reserve Hall has been opened. Built in the 1930’s, the hall received new flooring, car parking bays, pavements, a new wall, a retractable stage to the main hall and a kitchen fit-out. New electric wiring and lighting, stormwater and sewer upgrades as well as external and internal wall linings were also installed. Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said the hall was essential for “ongoing community connections”. “For many years now, the Hallam Recreation Reserve Hall has been a vital space for Casey’s diverse community groups and clubs
to connect, with the hall providing a wide range of spaces and facilities. “After many years of continued use and growth, a refurbishment was needed to ensure the hall can continue to service Hallam’s growing local community.” The State Government provided $885,000 from the Growing Suburbs Fund, with the council contributing the remaining $885,000. Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan and Casey Council chair administrator Noelene Duff launch the refurbished Hallam Recreation Reserve Hall.
After string of thefts, car park robber gets treatment In sentencing on 16 April, County Court judge Frank Gucciardo said Chuol had intended to drive to Alice Springs to join his family. His offending was in large part related to his psychotic state at the time, Judge Gucciardo said. Chuol was on a treatment order at the time. The judge noted no violence or physical injury ensued. But Chuol’s “opportunistic” theft inspired fear of violence in the victim - a “soft target” alone, isolated and in the darkness of the early hours. “Taking other people’s property in this fashion is a prevalent and unacceptable code of conduct which calls on the court to deter and denounce where possible.” Chuol’s “powerful” mitigatory factors included his trauma as a refugee of the Suda-
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has faced sentence over the armed robbery of a worker in Cranbourne Park shopping centre’s rooftop car park at dawn. Pajok Chuol, then 27, held a metal baseball bat as he approached a 19-year-old supermarket staff-member walking from his car to work about 6.45am on 21 June. In a psychotic state, Chuol tapped the bat on a pole and waved it around as he demanded for the victim to drive him. Chuol took the victim’s wallet, phone and keys, telling the victim he’d leave the $5500 Barina at Frankston Police Station “when I finish with it”. Later that morning, Chuol dumped the Barina and stole a BMW that was briefly left running outside a Doveton address. The next day, police were called to check on a barefoot Chuol at a roadhouse in Charl-
Chuol with a baseball bat protruding from his gold jacket in Cranbourne Park shopping centre’s rooftop car park. ton. He reportedly bogged the BMW and had no money. After police discovered the car was stolen, Chuol was arrested. He was transferred to Casey Hospital under a mental health Treatment Order. After his discharge, he was charged with armed robbery and theft and remanded in custody.
nese wars, his diagnosed schizophrenia and drug-affected immaturity. At the time of the robbery, he was homeless due to an intervention order against him returning to the family home. There was also a “complex” history of non-compliance with medication. In Chuol’s case, the best protection of the community was successful mental health treatment, Judge Gucciardo said. This may include lengthy hospital admission, medication as well as drug rehab in the community. Chuol was jailed for nine months - already served in pre-sentence remand. After his sentence, Chuol was to be transferred from remand to a hospital mental health unit for assessment. This will be followed by a two-year treatment-based community corrections order.
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Safe at work The State Government is reminding employers of the importance of keeping vulnerable young workers safe, with the return of WorkSafe Victoria’s Unsafe is Always Unacceptable campaign. The campaign is running on digital and social platforms and features young workers being confronted with questions about their willingness to ignore health and safety concerns if it means they can secure a job. Out of 23 young workers, 21 said they would work without training, accept bullying and harassment as part of the job, and accept unsafe working conditions to secure employment. So far this year WorkSafe has accepted 774 injury claims for workers aged between 15-24, in addition to 2390 claims accepted in 2020. Nineteen per cent of these claims were in the construction industry, making it the most hazardous for young workers. A further 17 per cent were in the manufacturing industry and 8.6 per cent in retail trade. Young workers may lack experience, can be hesitant to ask questions about how to do things safely or raise safety risks and often don’t know about their health and safety rights. Employers have a responsibility to ensure every worker is safe, no matter their age or their understanding of important health and safety information. For young workers this includes ensuring they are correctly trained and empowered to speak up if they have concerns or are unsure how to complete a task safely. To learn more about rights at work, visit worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Richo’s trek for the kids AFL legend Matthew ‘Richo’ Richardson and a team of trekkers are undertaking Western Australia’s famous Cape to Cape walking track this October to raise funds for Narre Warren based not-for-profit Windermere Child and Family Services. The group of 27 trekkers are raising funds to support Windermere’s Kids on Track program. The early intervention and preventative program works within local schools and in partnership with Victoria Police. It targets vulnerable children at year 5 and 6 level and covers topics such as anger management, drugs and alcohol, bullying and cyber safety. Kids on Track is designed to support children to make safer life decisions, increase their understanding of what they can do if they feel threatened or unsafe and reduce
their risk of being involved in antisocial or criminal behaviours. Each individual Cape2Cape participant has committed to raise $2,500 towards the cause. “Prevention is always better than a cure. I want our kids to know who can help them if they or a friend feels unsafe or worried about something and what to do about it,” says Mr Richardson. The Windermere Ambassador and former AFL footballer will be leading the team in Western Australia. Also in the team are two Berwick locals and a Narre Warren resident. Richo and other Cape2Cape trekkers completed a training session for the Cape to Cape trek on Sunday 18 April at Half Moon Bay. To support the fundraising efforts of the team in their 2021Trek to Keep Kids on Track please go to https://www.windermere.org.au/ news/cape2cape
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Footy disgrace I was wondering how Star News Group and the community that it represents feels about Junior Football (AFL South East Juniors) still being played on Sunday morning during a time of reflection and respect for ANZAC Day? Games are not deferred to the afternoon to allow children and parents the ability to show respect for those that give and have given their lives for us. Retail outlets are not allowed to trade until 1pm – but the AFL thinks it’s OK for our children to still play footy?? Disgraceful and morally wrong. Daisy Duke, (by email)
SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Thursday 15 April, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page regarding the hunt for those involved in the stabbing death of Cranbourne North teen Jason Langhans, and the police search for the weapon used. Here’s how our readers reacted online: Sue Stride: What they are just looking for a weapon now. Leigh Angus: Just devastating. Nicky Steve McEwan: So sad. On Wednesday 14 April, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page regarding the jail sentence handed down to a Cranbourne truck driver who fatally ran down four police officers on the Eastern Freeway last year. Here’s how our readers responded online: Robert Lowe: Should be a longer jail term at least 40 years. Elvis Rabaut: He certainly gave the drugs a good going over. The truck owner should go to jail too he was warned that he wasn’t fit to drive. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Pair’s fury at dog attack By Danielle Kutchel A Narre Warren mother and daughter have been left shaken after a dog attack that ended in plastic surgery. On Monday 15 March, Fran and her daughter Jade were heading out for their usual evening walk with their puppy when they were rushed by their neighbour’s dogs. The pair alleges that their neighbour arrived home and opened the car door, with two dogs - described as a great dane and a mastifftype cross - barrelling straight towards the pair. “They came racing towards my puppy and grabbed hold of him and started attacking him,” Fran recalled.
When Fran tried to pick up her dog to get him out of the way, she was bitten by one of the neighbour’s dogs, leaving a trail of blood along the footpath. Jade, who had been walking slightly ahead of her mother, said she can remember her screaming. “Mum got caught in the crossfire,” she said. Jade said their neighbour grabbed the dogs and took them inside - but the woman never came to check whether Fran was OK. Fran was taken to Casey Hospital before being transferred to Dandenong for plastic surgery on her hand. The pair contacted the council after Fran was discharged after a four-day stay.
“They were so nice, they assured us the dogs would be seized at least while they investigated,” Jade said. But in a twist that has shocked them both, neither of the dogs have been seized by the council. “It’s outrageous, in my opinion,” Jade said. “They said it was because in the frenzy, neither mum nor I could clearly say which of their two dogs bit her.” Jade said she has since become “a bit of a hermit” and “will never walk again”. “It was so scary. The noise of them attacking ... I’ll never forget it.” Fran said she had hoped for an apology from her neighbour and more decisive action
from the council. “They basically told me that they’d made their decision and gave them a pretty hefty fine, but that’s all they would do,” she said. Jade is concerned the dogs could attack again and is worried for the children, elderly and people with disabilities who live in their street. “I said [to the council] the City of Casey will have blood on their hands if this happens to a kid in this court,” she said. “I don’t feel the council’s investigation was thorough.“ The City of Casey has been contacted for comment.
Month of peace and purification as Ramadan begins By Danielle Kutchel The holiest month of the Islamic calendar is upon us, and Muslims across the City of Casey have commenced Ramadan. Ramadan commemorates the time when the Prophet Muhammad had his first revelation, which would eventually become the Quran. For the duration of Ramadan, people of Islamic faith are not allowed to take in anything - including food and water - via their mouths between sunrise and sunset. Spokesperson for Afghan Islamic Centre and Omar Farooq Mosque in Doveton, Rokhan Akbar, said Ramadan is a time of purification, when Muslims are encouraged to refrain from “the deeds that are driven by desires” during the daylight hours. “It is a cleansing or purification of one’s
Ramadan commemorates Muhammad’s first revelation, which would become the Quran. soul or inner self,” he said. The month also encourages charity, as it creates an understanding of what poor people go through when they can’t afford food, Mr Akbar said. “This is a month of charity, a month of goodness, a month of virtues,” he said. Arguments and fights are also forbidden for the month, as Muslims practise patience
and faith in devoting themselves to the needs of Ramadan. This Ramadan is made even more special given Muslims were unable to celebrate last year due to Covid restrictions. “It is a great joy and delight within the Muslim community, that they can do their Iftar (the meal served at the end of each day in Ramadan to break the fast), and go to the mosque and pray,” he said. Iftar can be done in people’s homes with their friends and family, or at the local mosque. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast. Mr Akbar said this is a special celebration where Muslims celebrate that “they were able to fast and refine theirmselves and help
the poor, help the needy and disadvantaged around the wrld.” Ramadan can be challenging to adhere to, but he said getting to the end of the fasting month is “a feeling that’s sometimes hard to describe in words”. “It’s a feeling of joy, of self-satisfaction,” he explained. He said non-Muslims can help their neighbours and co-workers by respecting the month, and not eating in front of a fasting person. He encouraged people to accept an invitation to Iftar if invited, to demonstrate respect. “This is a very peaceful time,” Mr Akbar said. “It takes strong dedication and belief in faith. The strong inner creed or belief within yourself keeps you going.”
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Safe space to ‘just drop in’ South Sudanese youth are being invited to ‘just drop in’ to a new safe space offering help with school and life. The JDI (Just Drop In) Youth Centre at Casey City Church will provide African-Australian youth with a welcoming, supervised and culturally friendly space to pop in and get help with homework, career advice and mentoring on life skills. JDI will also provide a space for young people to express themselves through their hobbies including cultural dance, a sample of which attendees enjoyed at the JDI launch on Saturday 17 April. It was officially opened by Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards and La Trobe MP and Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Jason Wood. JDI is spearheaded by the South SudaneseAustralian Academic Society (SSAS), funded by the Federal government and supported by Casey City Church. It’s a joint project of Hope Australia Soccer Academy (HASA) and SSAS. Larry Sebastian, chairman of HASA and Senior Pastor of Casey City Church, said it made sense for the two organisations to join forces. “There was a lot of synergy between what both our organisations wanted to do, such as setting up the homework club, so it made total sense for us to work together,” he said. “HASA’s funding is from a federal government grant and together with Casey City Church, we are pleased this partnership will benefit many South Sudanese families in our community.”
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The centre was inspired by the experiences of South Sudanese youth who arrived in Australia in the mid-2000s. At the time, there were some youth centres in Box Hill where these young people would go after school to hang out under the supervision of volunteers, playing games, snacking, using computers or chatting with friends. Afterwards, they would return home with no issues. “The problem begins when young people have nothing to do, when young people need help but cannot find the help and when young people hang out in the wrong places,” said Andrew Gai, co-founder and president
how they can support their children’s learning at home,” he added. With the launch over, Mr Gai said, it’s now time for the real work to begin. JDI is looking for community support and volunteer tutors in maths and English, as well as anyone who is able to mentor a young person around life skills and career pathways. Financial donations to stock the centre with essential resources are also welcomed. To find out how you can help, email ssasnov14@gmail.com The centre is open at Casey City Church, Wednesday, 4pm - 6pm and Saturday 10am 12pm.
of the South Sudanese-Australian Academic Society Inc. “The pandemic was a huge setback for many children and young people from families where parents don’t speak or write English very well. “For these students to catch up, it requires a strong partnership between schools, families and programs like the JDI. He encouraged local schools to refer JDI to any students who may benefit from the support offered at the centre. “JDI will also support parents by running workshops aimed at giving parents tips on
More state funding for Casey: Three projects targeted The City of Casey has hit the jackpot, with three projects receiving funding from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane has announced Casey City Council will receive $3.5 million towards three projects from the 2021 round of the fund, which helps Melbourne’s rapidly developing interface and peri-urban councils deliver high-quality facilities for their communities. The three funded projects include: $2 million to redevelop the Pearcedale Recreation Reserve pavilion as a multipurpose facility for Australian rules, netball and cricket, as well as community events. $917,000 to expand and upgrade the Littlecroft Family and Community Centre in Narre Warren South, creating more space for kindergarten, maternal child health services and other community programs. $610,000 to upgrade the Woodbine Children’s Centre, refurbishing two kindergar-
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ten rooms, maternal child health and community rooms. Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas said the upgrades would provide access to services for families in the area. “The upgrade of the Littlecroft Family and Community Centre will ensure that families in Narre Warren South have access to kindergarten, maternal child and health and allied health services,” he said. Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said the Growing Suburbs Fund would help cater to Casey’s growth. “The Growing Suburbs Fund is all about helping communities grow and ensuring that people in areas like Casey have access to the services they need,” she said. In total the Growing Suburbs Fund has now provided more than $35.9 million towards 24 projects across Casey, including sports facilities in Cranbourne North and Clyde North that recently began construction.
Left to right: MPs Pauline Richards and Gary Maas with Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane, City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff and Casey CEO Glenn Patterson at Littlecroft Family and Community Centre. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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JP services The Cranbourne Document Signing Station has been relocated to Balla Balla Community Centre. Anyone who needs documents signed by a Justice of the Peace can now visit the dedicated volunteers at the centre. Signing times are Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm, and Tuesdays 3pm to 6pm. No appointment is necessary. Justices can witness legal documents like wills, affidavits, powers of attorney and statutory declarations, and certify true copies of documents. Since reopening to the public on 18 January, the volunteers have signed around 6000 documents. During the Covid pandemic, with police station reception desks closed, Cranbourne’s Justices of the Peace continued to sign and witness documents via appointment, ensuring the continuation of the vital service. Peter Hooper, president of the Cranbourne Justices of the Peace Group, said the move to Balla Balla Community Centre means residents of Cranbourne are able to have documents signed in a Covid-safe situation. To find a Justice of the Peace or document signing station, visit www.justice. vic.gov.au/justices Balla Balla Community Centre is located at 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East.
By Danielle Kutchel Local music sensation Kerrigan La-Brooy is buzzing after being nominated for multiple music awards. Mr La-Brooy, a Berwick resident and pastor of Cranbourne’s Gethsemane Church and Charity, is up for 17 gongs at the Fair Play Country Music Red Carpet Award Show, based in Holland. He has also been nominated in nine categories at the International Singer Songwriter Association Awards 2021, including International Male Vocalist of the Year, International Male Rising Star and International Album of the Year for his album ‘Thank You Precious Lord’. The winners of both contests are expected to be announced later in the year. It’s been a big year for Mr La-Brooy, who has won 14 awards since June. Six of his songs have reached gold, six have reached platinum status and one has reached multi-platinum. “I’m so happy, it beggars description how I feel,” Mr La-Brooey said. And it seems talent runs in the family, with his daughter Tempest also being nominated for a music award in the Red Carpet Award Show. “If I don’t win one, I don’t care, as long as she wins hers!” he joked. “But she’s already a winner in my eyes! It’s good to see her following in my footsteps.” Kerrigan La-Brooy has enjoyed success through his music over the past year. 206356
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ANZAC A Berwick born Afghanistan veteran is challenging the stereotype of what a ‘typical’ returned serviceman looks like and has asked his community to continue to support the Anzacs, as SHELBY BROOKS reports.
Memories of Afghanistan Growing up Born and raised in Berwick, Chris May attended Berwick Primary and Secondary Schools and played for the Berwick Football Club. “Anything that had the word Berwick in it, I went and did it,” he said. The youngest of four brothers, Chris decided when he was 15 that he was interested in joining the army. “I decided I wasn’t going to do year 12 and I had my sights set on joining the army as an apprentice,” he said. “I got Mum and Dad to sign the dotted line for me to join the army when I was 16 and nine months and when I actually turned 17 I was enlisted in the army.” Chris began his basic training at Kapooka Wagga Wagga before being enlisted into the armoured corps where he learnt to drive tanks. “I got my licence to drive a 15tonne armoured vehicle before I could actually drive down to the shops by myself,” he laughed. Chris’ older brother Scott joined the army not long after hearing Chris’ original plans. “He got into the army before I did because he was older than I was. When I was doing my basic training, he was actually serving in Baghdad, Iraq,” he said. As part of the armoured corps, Chris carried on traditions set before him by the light horse brigades. “Our military lineage has come from the old light horse,” he said. “All of armoured corps’ traditions are actually light horse traditions. We still wear their uniform, I wear the emu plumes, we don’t wear gold on our rank on our uniforms, we wear silver because it represents the bridle in the horse’s mouth, and our officers wear spurs. “We’ve just replaced the horses with horse power we say.” Heading overseas In February of 2009, Chris was deployed to Afghanistan with the mentoring and reconstruction taskforce for 10 months, providing security and mobility to the Afghan army and construction teams. “As part of the mentoring and reconstruction taskforce, we were mentoring the Afghan national army for them to do their own security,” Chris said. “We were also rebuilding key infrastructure in Afghanistan for local populations, like your water plants, sewerage, freight hubs or roads, anything that was going to make it better for the locals.” Thinking back to his first few days there, Chris said he was forced to grow up quickly. “I remember when we first drove outside the wire, the very very first time, you’re 19 years old, you’ve just flown into a war zone and you kind of stop for a second, your brain kind of goes, ‘what are you doing? Why are you here?’. “Like, this is it, all the training you’ve done it’s all for this moment.” Chris then went back for a second tour in 2011, saying he was looking to be a career soldier. “We were out in pretty nasty areas where people hadn’t seen helicopters, some places they hadn’t even heard of the war, they were just nomadic villagers,” Chris said. “We were out there in pretty unforgiving areas but where we were, in those unforgiving areas, the Taliban was equally unforgiving.” He was promoted to Lance Corporal and was a commander of the lead vehicle rather than the driver. A lot of his team’s time was spent finding improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and safely exploding them. And then his luck ran out. “I was wounded by a bomb blast because the vehicle I was commanding drove over a roadside bomb and pretty much knocked me unconscious and destroyed the vehicle,” he said. He said he was thankful it was him in the tank and not the engineers that would step out 10 STAR NEWS
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Chris May, an Afghanistan veteran, is passionate about supporting other young returned soldiers. 234218 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS of the vehicle to find the bombs. “The engineers were walking in front of the tank and they stepped over it and didn’t touch it, thankfully,” he said. Coming home Chris was medically returned to Australia with a traumatic brain injury and back and neck injuries. It was a long road to recover, with Chris overcoming a speech impediment caused by the brain injury. After his recovery, he worked as a ceremonial guardsman in Canberra, a change from combat duty he described as, “a very weird turn of events”. With no chance of heading back overseas for combat duty, Chris said he did have difficulty integrating back into normal life. Getting help was something Chris said was life changing. “It was one of the hardest things to do, to go through some of your own battles of mental health and have to really deal with those issues,” he said. “The hardest and the best thing I ever did was get help when I needed it. “That’s where I am very fortunate to have been supported by some really great people who helped me out.” However, when Chris returned, he felt was unwelcome by some in the RSL who viewed him as too young to be a true veteran. “I was 21 years old, I tried to walk into an RSL and I had a guy who said I wasn’t a veteran,” Chris said. “People have this perception that a veteran is an old person, someone in their 70s.” So instead, in 2015 Chris and his brother Scott started a charity called Young Veterans, aimed at veterans under the age of 50. He spent a lot of time working on mental health interventions with members and running family-oriented activities like camping. “A lot of young veterans have young families and they want to do activities where the kids can get involved.” In 2017 Chris and Scott were nominated for Victorian Local Hero in the Victorian Australian of the Year awards for their work with the charity. Fully discharged After being fully discharged from the army in 2017, Chris returned to the Berwick area before finding his forever home in Emerald dur-
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Chris and his fiance Laura. 234218 ing 2020 with his fiance. “When I moved to Emerald, I popped into the RSL and they were the nicest people I’ve ever met,” Chris said. “They were supportive and encouraging and they were what the RSL was always meant to be and I’m very grateful. “That is one of the greatest parts of the community up here that the RSL is there for everyone, just like a lot of the RSLs are.” Chris now works as a firefighter for Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), calling it a dream job. “I think it’s the greatest thing in the world. I’m like a little kid,” he said. “It’s one of those jobs you are constantly able to assist the community when they’re in most need. “When I left the army, I had this lack of sense of community, this lack of mateship and I fell in love with firefighting because it is all about looking after the community and looking after people and making decisions that support the community’s needs.” Anzac Day Chris’ ties to the Anzacs run deeper than his own history in the military. “The reason that both my grandparents moved to Australia was because they met Australians whilst serving in the war,” Chris said. “My Grandpa was serving in the British RAAF with Australian pilots and thought they were the funniest and most larrikin dudes and he wanted to move to Australia after the war. “My Opa, who was Dutch, met some Australians fighting in the Philippines and he thought they were the best soldiers they ever had and heard how good Australia was, in the sun. When the war finished, he went back home, grabbed his childhood sweetheart and said we’re moving to Australia. “The reason that I exist here today is that
both my grandfathers saw Australians, moved to Australia and then I became an Australian soldier and I became a custodian of those traditions.” Chris considers Anzac Day to be a celebration as who we are as Australians. “It’s a commemoration of the sacrifices and a celebration of who we are as Australians and where we are going to end up in the future,” Chris said. “It doesn’t matter what country you come from, it unites us all and that’s a really beautiful part of it too. I think we live in the greatest country in the world and we’re lucky enough to have that because people were ready to stand up for what they believed in at that time. “Everyone can come here and be an Australian and that’s awesome.” Chris hopes everyone makes the effort to reflect on Anzac Day this year. “You get out of bed one day a year really early and you go stand quietly for a dawn service, and you listen to The Ode, the Last Post and Revile, and if it doesn’t send a shiver up your spine then you’re missing the point.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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The State Government has urged Victorians to “stay local” this year when it comes to honouring Australia’s servicemen and women on Anzac Day. The Victorian Government has worked with RSL Victoria to ensure veterans and their families could march this year, but encouraged Victorians to stay local on Anzac Day. Melbourne’s Anzac Day March can proceed with 5500 people, in line with an application submitted by the RSL and approved under Victoria’s Public Events Framework. The traditional Dawn Service and Commemorative Services will also be held with smaller numbers in partnership with the Shrine of Remembrance, and live streamed for all Victorians to watch at: facebook.com/ rslvic. Victorians are once again asked to share their show of remembrance from home by taking part in #lightupthedawn on social media while observing the traditional minute’s silence from their driveways, front
yards or balconies. Minister for Veterans Shaun Leane said, “We’ve worked closely with RSL Victoria to ensure the march and dawn service could go ahead this year - but there are many ways to honour the hard work and sacrifice of our returned service men and women closer to home. “With hundreds of local services across Melbourne and Regional Victoria, I encourage people to stay local this Anzac Day.” On Anzac Day, donations to the Anzac Appeal are encouraged through anzacappeal. com.au. Anzac Day - one of our most important national days - began as a commemoration of the landing of Australian and New Zealand forces at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War One. It has grown to become a reflection on the service and sacrifice of all Australians who have served in conflict or on peacekeeping operations.
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Kids get their skates on By Danielle Kutchel Roll up, roll up! That was the call at Bunjil Place over the school holidays as the Rollerama skated into town. Casey kids took it in their stride and hit the rink for some retro fun. The rink allowed for all abilities to have a go; some showed off, zooming backwards around the court. Others gripped the rail, grinning and determined to find their feet. Even falling over was fun, if the thumbs up were anything to go by. Star News Group captured some of the fun on Thursday 15 April.
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Sellout success for event Casey’s first Midsumma event was a sell-out, highlighting the need for more events for the local LGBTQI+ community. The inclusive and much-anticipated event on Sunday 18 April at Selandra Community Hub saw waiting lists form as people strove to book in. Jobi Petty, community organiser at Casey Rainbow Community, said feedback after the event had been overwhelmingly positive, with attendees describing it as “stunning”. “There is demand for events in our community in this region,” she said. “People are really keen, asking ‘what are we going to do next?’” She thanked the Casey Council for making the event possible, and LifeView, a Rainbow Tick accredited provider of residential care, for putting on a stand-out line dance. She also expressed gratitude to the Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council and Casey Multifaith Network for being at the event,
Headspace for providing a break-out room for those who needed it, and Casey-Cardinia Rotaract for providing a sausage sizzle that really made the event feel like a true picnic. “I think some strong connections were made on Sunday,” Ms Petty said. She said the Casey Rainbow Community is focused on improving connections for LGBTQI+ community members in Casey and surrounds, with regular social events like movie and book groups, dog walks and lunch dates. The group is now exploring what more can be done in Casey in the queer space. A second event - also part of the Midsumma Festival - will be held at Bunjil Place on Wednesday 28 April. ‘The Queer Lens’ will be a panel discussion featuring digital artists speaking about how queerness has shaped their work. Tickets are available on the Bunjil Place website. Find Casey Rainbow Community on Facebook for upcoming events for the local LGBTQI+ community.
Local drag performer Moxie.
Left to right: Abeloth, Linh, Freida, Fuchsia and Moxie.
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Casey a finalist for award Work starts on Cranbourne West learning space upgrade By Danielle Kutchel
The City of Casey is a finalist in multiple categories in the 2021 Municipal Association of Victoria Technology Awards for Excellence. The annual awards recognise how councils are transforming and serving communities in the digital era. The City of Casey has been named as a finalist in the Smart City Achievement of the Year category for its Smart Casey Launchpad, and in the Strategy and Planning Achievement of the Year category for both the Launchpad and its Technology @ Casey - 2020 Strategic Plan. It’s one of ten councils that are finalists in the awards. MAV President, Cr David Clark, said the award finalists reflect the terrific work across Victorian councils to enable a cultural and technology shift. “Across the sector, especially in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, councils have embraced digital solutions as a way to maintain high levels of community service in difficult circumstances,” Cr Clark said. “These awards are an excellent opportunity to share key learnings, as well as congratulate those involved for their innovative thinking and cross-organisational collaboration to move these digital projects from conception to implementation.” City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said: “The City of Casey is de-
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Better facilities are on their way for students at Cranbourne West Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade. Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards has announced works are underway at Cranbourne West Primary School to deliver upgraded internal learning spaces. The State Government has provided $62,120 through the Minor Capital Works Fund to improve learning spaces for students at the school. In the past five years, the Victorian Government has provided more than $9 billion for more than 1600 school upgrades – creating more than 10,000 construction jobs. While much of this funding went on new
schools and significant upgrades to help meet increasing demand, the Minor Capital Works fund is about delivering the small projects that make a big difference while also supporting local jobs. Projects through the Minor Capital Works Fund will be progressively delivered with all projects to be completed by the end of 2022. “We’re making sure that our schools have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and that every child is given every chance to succeed,” Ms Richards said. “Cranbourne families are a step closer to getting the great local school facilities their kids need to thrive.”
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Lifestyle Casey Fields If you’re interested in the beach, golf, wineries and restaurants, along with incredibly convenient and modern living, Lifestyle Casey Fields has your name on it. As a Lifestyle Casey Fields homeowner you have a welcoming clubhouse with a comfortable lounge, cinema and library as well as your very own pool, gym and tennis courts just a hop and a skip from your own front door. It’s not just about the easy living amenities, but the friendship and support that’s right on your doorstep. That’s a big drawcard for those ready to downsize their home but not their life, according to Casey Fields homeowners Chris and Elaine - “We love living at Lifestyle Casey Fields because of the community spirit and all the friendly people that also live here. Would not live anywhere else in the world.” If you’re familiar with the area, you’ll know about the Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens, Racecourse & Recreation Reserve, the Cran-
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Great Art Show returns By Danielle Kutchel A favourite Berwick art show is returning for its 21st year. The Haval Great Art Show will be held over the weekend of 23 - 25 April at Nossal High School, Federation University Campus Berwick. The event is sponsored by Berwick Motor Group’s Haval dealership. This is the 21st major show organised by Provenance Artists Inc, a not-for-profit society of artists from the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire. The Great Art Show is now the largest art show in the south east and features amazing pieces from leading Victorian and interstate artists, including multicultural artists. More than just paintings, the Great Art Show will include a variety of exhibits showcasing different forms and modes - even sculptures. This year’s exhibition will also feature paintings from Provenance Artists’ Lest We Forget - Vietnam exhibition, a collection of 30 paintings of Vietnam veterans and their memories of the war. After the Great Art Show, the Lest We Forget exhibition will be given to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island. The Great Art Show will also feature a digital art exhibition by Danyon Street, a new generation master digital artist, and patrons will be
Woiwoi Williams from Papua New Guinea and his painting of a Papua New Guinean Huli dancer. able to have their portrait sketched by leading local artist Glo Edkins on Saturday 24 April, from 2pm-4pm.. Visitors can purchase discounted art on sale for up to 50 per cent off. The Haval Great Art Show will be held at Nossal High School, 100 Clyde Rd, Berwick, from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 April, 10am-4pm each day. Entry is $7, with school students at $3.
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WHAT’S ON Archie Roach AM ‘Tell Me Why’: Archie is joined by special guest musicians Steve Magnusson and Sam Anning as he shares stories and songs from his new memoir and companion album. Thursday 22 April, 7.30pm at Bunjil Place Theatre. Visit the Bunjil Place website for more information.
Buddy Holly in concert Scot Robin - the man who played the lead role in the smash hit musical “Buddy” will perform over thirty of Buddy Holly’s hit songs including; “That’ll Be The Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Raining In My Heart”, “Rave On” and of course “Oh Boy!”. Prepare to be visually and musically excited by a high energy performance filled with brilliant costumes and fantastic musicianship. Friday 30 April, 8pm. For more information and to book tickets, visit the Bunjil Place website.
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Cranbourne U3A: Make the most of your retirement! Tutors waiting to teach art using various mediums. A variety of crafts including knitting, sewing, card making, calligraphy and parchment craft can be taught or assistance given. iPhone and tablet tuition available. Chess and card games, line dancing, table tennis and cycling groups welcome you. Want to learn the guitar, ukulele or keyboard or just singalong for fun? We can help. French and Italian also taught. Players wanted for Mahjong and Bridge. Expand your social life and get active for a healthy third age. For more information visit www.u3acranbourne.net.au or call Marge 0410 304 308.
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Healthy Cooking on a budget: In this course you will learn to prepare inexpensive and healthy meals. Covering everything from safe food handling, food hygiene, kitchen basics, prep techniques, extensive cooking skills and food storage. Monday 19 April for 8 weeks, 10am-12.30pm. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au
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New Vogue, Ballroom, Latin Dancing, and Dancercise: Cold weather is coming so get those dancing shoes on and keep warm! New classes begin for Term 2 on Tuesday 20 April in Narre Warren, Beaconsfield, and Pakenham. Classes in all styles are taught by a friendly accredited instructor. Classes include Ballroom and Latin, Tuesdays 7pm - Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre, Wednesdays 6pm and 7pm - Foundation Learning Centre Narre Warren, Thursdays 1pm Pakenham Community Centre; and Dancercise (exercise to music and jazz dancing) Thursdays 11.15 am. Chase the winter blues away and join us! For more details ring or message Di Marsh on 0408343202, or email difen69@bigpond. net.au
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Basic Cake Making: Do you love eating cake? Do you want to impress your family and friends with your cake making skills? Learn the basics to bake your own delicious Sponge Cakes including sponge rolls, Butter Cakes including chocolate variations as well as Cakes with fruit fillings and decorations during the 3 weeks of these workshops. Tuesday 27 April for 3 weeks, 7pm-9pm. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au
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Computers for Beginners: The course will cover computer terminology, basic skills, creating and saving documents, using email and accessing the internet. Ideal for beginners by teaching basics while moving slowly toward more advanced topics. Monday 3 May for 8 weeks, 9.30am-12pm. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au
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to 3.00pm (Afternoon session). Cost: $25 per term (membership fees of $6.00 per annum applies). For enquires and booking contact the office - 9704 2781. Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805.
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Employability Skills (Pre- Accredited): This Employability Skills course will cover everything you need to prepare you for your search for employment. Day: Wednesdays, time: 10.00am to 12.00pm. Cost: $25 per term (membership fees of $6.00 per annum applies). For enquiries and booking contact the office - 9704 2781. Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre - 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805.
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Yoga and Mindfulness classes for kids: Fun and creative class for kids to learn to use their body and mind in a healthy way. Program includes: yoga, mindful activity, creative art, story time, games, music and more. Day: Sundays, time: 4pm to 5pm. Cost: $80 per term (membership fees of $6.00 per annum applies). For enquires and booking contact Anu 0432246674. Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre - 89 -101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805.
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Voices of Casey brings you ‘Reflections’, a song suite covering thoughts about the past and present - their first post-Covid concert. Sunday 16 May from 2.30pm at Fiddlers Green Auditorium,
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Watercolour Painting Art Class for Adults: Do you want to unleash your inner artist but don’t know how to begin? This water colour course will give you an introduction to some basic approaches to the wonderful medium of watercolour painting including techniques, methods and materials, such as what kind of brushes and paper to use. Participants will be shown methods and approaches to three basic watercolour techniques in this course. Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au
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Health and Wellbeing classes: Meditation class is held Monday evenings and is suitable for beginner and experienced meditators. We are now offering additional sessions of Strength and Stretch Exercise and Yoga. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au
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The Doveton Boxing Club enjoyed a successful tournament in Tasmania recently. ing eight count on the Hobart boxer, but the Hobart boxer dug deep and finished the fight with the crowd becoming quite vocal in being entertained by the two willing boys performance. It was great to be back in competition after a long layoff from Covid. The Doveton Boxing Club also enjoyed a weekend trip to Bendigo, with three boys on again in a Boxing Victoria Regional tournament. Thirteen-year-oldIsaac was back in action competing in an Exhibition match, gaining some good experience against a local bigger boy, and he gave his all again, putting the valuable rounds in the bank.
Eden Hansted was up next backing up from last week’s win in Tassie, taking on Shepparton’s Brock Hearn in a well matched contest at 64kg. The Shepparton boxer came out firing at the bell landing some heavy blows on the Doveton Boxer who held his ground managing to use his boxing skills to get on top of his opponent throughout the fight, out boxing his opponent in the end getting a well-deserved win for the young Doveton Boxer who looks set to drop down to the 60kg division. Jordan Hill made a return to the ring after a three-year lay-off, taking on Reuben Winmar from Shepparton.
Jordan Hill (left) with Eden Hansted during the weekend’s trip to Bendigo. The Shepparton boxer also coming out with a fast start that took the Doveton Boxer by surprise momentarily, after gaining composure Jordan landed a heavy lead hook that shook the legs of his opponent, missing his opportunity to capitalize on the blow, and the tough Shepparton boxer recovered quickly and fought with tremendous heart. Both boys traded constant blows in an action packed bout to the final bell in a very close contest, not getting the nod the young Doveton boxer will be back in action soon ready for a big year. It’s just the start of the journey for these boys as Doveton Boxing club looks set for a busy year of boxing.
Zippy Zack enjoys a career best dream weekend It was without a doubt a dream weekend for Jam Jerrup’s Zack Johnson at last weekend’s third round of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK). Johnson entered the Wakefield Park round optimistic of scoring good results, but he openly admitted that he certainly wasn’t expecting to finish on the overall podium. The 21-year-old started the weekend off by setting the second fastest lap time in the combined practice times on Friday, with a 1:05.588 which he posted in free practice three. Johnson explained that he was able to push hard from the get go, thanks to the bike setup being in the ‘window’, which allowed him to focus on lap times, rather than chasing a setup, like he had to do at Winton Motor Raceway in March. Saturday’s sunshine brought ideal conditions as Johnson navigated the Johnson Racing Team Kawasaki Ninja 400 around the 2.2km circuit to secure his first Australian Supersport 300 Championship front row start of his career, by qualifying with the third fastest time with a 1:06.263. “I’m very happy with how qualifying went,” said Johnson. “We will make a few more changes to the bike, which should make it even better for race conditions. I just have to make sure I get a good start off the line in the three races. “If I can do that, I’m sure we will be there or thereabouts,” he added. Race one on Saturday afternoon saw Johnson getting a shocking start off the line. He was first involved in an aggressive contest for second spot, having made his way from sixth to second in three laps. Johnson put his head down with a handful of laps recranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
The Johnson Racing Team from left, Mia Crump, Zack Johnson, Chris Edmunds and Luke Johnson celebrate a best-ever weekend. 234712 Picture: RUSSELL COLVIN maining to finish in second place, 4.503sec ahead of Reece Oughted. “My start was not the best, which made it hard, but once I got up to second it became more comfortable. I can’t afford to get starts
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Demons in the spotlight By David Nagel Casey Stadium will be the heartbeat of Victorian netball on Saturday night when the Casey Demons kick-start their 2021 Victorian Netball League (VNL) Championship campaign against Peninsula. The standalone clash between the Demons and Waves brings to an end a 93-week drought of VNL action at Casey, with the Demons last hosting on July 10, 2019, against the Southern Saints. The Demons won that contest and forged ahead in their first season in the VNL, eventually losing out to Geelong Cougars in the grand final. Head coach Robynn Pym said there is genuine excitement, from within the group, as the team looks to build on the fantastic achievements of year one. “There’s a nervous energy and a real excitement about the place at the moment, and I think everyone, the players, coaches and support staff, can’t wait to get back on court and start playing competitive matches again,” Pym said. “And being a standalone match means we will have all eyes on Casey which is really exciting for the club.” The Demons received their first VNL licence in September 2018 and had to hit the ground running in preparing a team, with most opposition lists already locked and loaded. “It all happened so quickly that we had to bite the bullet and pretty much build a side from scratch, from local kids, and it was tough, but it was great exposure for the region,” Pym said. The Demons won four of their first 11 games before finding their feet with six consecutive victories ahead of a final-round loss to Geelong. That was a forerunner of things to come, with the club experiencing the joy of two semi-final victories before a 55-69 loss to the Cougars in the grand final. “Physically we got smashed in the early part of the season but we found the right formula and familiarised ourselves with things like match ups and the intensity required to play at the level,” Pym said. “Geelong was a great team, they had played finals the previous two years and been building, and that’s something we will be looking to emulate this year. We know what it’s all about now and we’re confident our brand and culture will stand up.” On paper, the Demons have recruited well with some class players set to join the cast of 2019 which included goaler Emma Ryde, defenders Karli Foster and Demi Woodlock and midcourter Shannon Blackman, who overcame an early-season back injury to be a driving force in the Demons charge to the grand final. Melbourne Vixens 2020 squad member Tayla Honey will stiffen up an already strong midcourt brigade, while her former stateteammate Sharni Lambden is all class and will be looking for continuity, consistency and confidence after enjoying her first injury-free pre-season for quite some time. Midcourter Emma Thompson will be keen to impress after a season in New Zealand, while Vixens training partner Sacha McDonald will pull on familiar family colours with her brother Tom a star for the Melbourne Demons. Georgia Vines and Julia Smith, who grew up playing together on the Mornington Pen-
insula, will add great depth to a very strong defensive unit. Despite the impact of Covid-19, Pym said her coaching staff had not really had a break since the club’s inception. “We haven’t stopped since we started selecting the squad for our first pre-season in 2018,” she said. “Obviously we made it through to the grand final in the championships, then we built for the season that never was last year and we’ve been on that path ever since.” And Pym said she was proud of her playing group that had stayed strong through the challenging times of Covid-19. “The girls have shown some true grit and have hung in there when it would have been easier to drop their commitment level,” Pym said. On top of all that, a new-look pathway competition will replace the Australian Netball (ANL) League in 2021, with the Australian Netball Championships (ANC) set to take place towards the end of the year. The Demons’ championship coach said the introduction and timing of the ANC had also provided its challenges. “Effectively it means that there are roughly 15 to 18 players that have been released from Vixens and Collingwood that are now back playing in the VNL championships,” Pym said. “It means we have some elite athletes, who have been in full-scale training, combining with girls who haven’t been playing at all, so does create its challenges. “And some girls will feel that opportunities have been taken away, but I don’t see it that way. I think the development aspect of division one will be perfect for the girls and eventually keep them in the game even longer.” Pym said expectations were obviously high after a stellar inaugural season. “We don’t play not to be in finals so that is definitely our starting point,” she said. “But the reality right now, as boring as it sounds, is that we just go out and play and see how we go. There are so many unknowns this year, a lot of ins and outs, so we will just play our Demons’ brand of netball and see where that takes us.” The Demons enjoyed incredible support in 2019 and are keen to embrace the local community once again this time around. “The amount of community support we had was one of the real highlights of 2019,” Pym said. “We had great attendance right throughout the season, the best Netball Victoria has seen, and that’s something we’re very keen to build on again this year. “Our president Bek Bogos has done a fantastic job with our community initiatives. We had a great first year in that respect and in 2021 I’m extremely confident we will take the next step.” The VNL championship clash is the middle peg in an exciting night of netball action on Saturday. The 19-under team will kick things off 6.30pm, followed by the championship game at 8.20pm, before the division one Demons take to the court at 9.40pm. The Casey Demons are also joining forces with the Cranbourne RSL and will host an Anzac ceremony at 7.45pm. Head coach Robynn Pym will lead the Casey Demons into the VNL spotlight against Peninsula Waves on Saturday night. 234704 Picture: CASEY DEMONS
Clinical Cavaliers enjoy a perfect Big V weekend By Tyler Lewis The Casey Cavaliers went four from four on the weekend across all its teams in the Big V competition. The championship tierd men side registered a phenomenal win over Blackburn in the top flight of Big V basketball on the weekend. When the final buzzer sounded, the Cavs were up 74-69, largely due to the impact Matt Donlan had. 22 STAR NEWS
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Donlan put up 26 points and grabbed 10 boards in the great win. The win puts the Cavs into the top three and improves its ledger to three and two for the season. The women’s champion tiered side also had an outstanding win; however this win from the Cavs was a genuine drubbing. Casey came away 99-62 winners courtesy of a Shereesha Richards clinic. From her 35 minutes on the floor, Richards put up 43 points at an incredible 83 per cent
from the field. In the Youth League one tier, the Cavs peeled yet another win, downing Bendigo 96-80. Casey was up 55-37 at the half and cruised home to victory from then on. Jordan Gooiker scored 24 points to go with his 10 rebounds, while Dylan Bucknell put up 20 points, 18 of which were drained from downtown. The Youth League women’s outfit defeated Eltham in its afternoon clash at Casey
Stadium on Saturday. The two sides were inseperable at the first and main break, before the Cavs pulled away with a terrific third term. The third period ultimately proved a match-winning quarter, with the Cavs notching a 61-49 victory. In the third, Casey posted 13 points and held the visiting side to just three points. Niamh Donald (15 points), Kim Shankland (14 points) and Stephanie Leclerc (10 points) all reached double figures in the win. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Eagles set to soar By David Nagel Cranbourne returns to big-time competition football for the first time since 2019 when the Eagles head to Woori Yallock on Saturday for a huge clash against the Tigers. A world-wide pandemic stopped football in its tracks last year leaving players, coaches and supporters looking forward to season 2021 like no other. And the Eagles have extra reason to salivate this year with the return of some club champions set to bolster the club’s AFL Outer East Premier Division campaign. The Eagles welcome back one of their greatest-ever players with champion full-forward Marc Holt kicking over 1000 goals for the club before making the switch to Karingal, in the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football league (MPNFL) for the 2019 season. But the great man is back and ready to kick six-pointers for fun as he has done throughout his extraordinary career. The Eagles also welcome back the experience of midfielders Max Gearon, Curtis Barker and Ryan Davey, while strong-marking forward Troy Tharle makes his return in a major positive for the club. The big game between the eagles and Tigers kicks off at 4pm at the Woori Yallock Football Ground.
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A great day for coursing at Lang Lang By David Nagel
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The West Gippsland Cricket Association held its Junior Presentation for 2021 on Sunday 18 April, with some of the competition’s most talented youngsters taking out some team and individual prizes. Here is the list of winners, including the list of premiers: Individual Awards Under 12 Batting Under 12 Division 1 Batting Aggregate - Cooper Davey (Kooweerup) Under 12 North Division - Aayan Tanward (Officer) and Lachlan Taylor (Gembrook) Under 12 West Division - Ben Whittingham (Clyde) and Raj Karthik Kumar (Clyde) Under 12 S/East Division - Campbell Moncrieff (Cardinia) Bowling Under 12 Division 1 Bowling Aggregate - Tiani Johnson (Kooweerup) and Cooper Davey (Kooweerup) Under 12 North Division - Lachlan Taylor (Gembrook) and Seth Ratten (Officer) Under 12 West Division - Ethan Wood (Devon Meadows) Under 12 S/E Division - Campbell Moncrieff (Cardinia) Under 12 Player of the Year (Barry Freeman Medal) Campbell Moncrieff (Cardinia) Under 14 Batting Under 14 Girls Batting Aggregate - Katie Langeveld (Upper Beaconsfield) Under 14 Division 1 - Duke Miller (Cranbourne Meadows) Under 14 White Division - Kalin Giacco (Lang Lang) and Rory Thompson (Cardinia) Bowling Under 14 Girls Bowling Aggregate Tiani Johnson (Kooweerup) Under 14 Division 1 - Alexander Tymensen (Pakenham) and Ashley Gillam (Carlisle Park) Under 14 Division White - Kalin Giacco (Lang Lang) and Harish Kaspar (Clyde) Under 14 Girls Player of the Year Katie Langeveld (Upper Beaconsfield) Under 14 Player of the Year Rory Thompson (Cardinia) Under 16 Batting Under 16 Division 1 - Brodie Mathews (Cranbourne Meadows) Under 16 White Division - Seth O’Hehir (Kooweerup) and Tom Brennan (Pakenham) Bowling Under 16 Division 1 - Brodie Mathews (Cranbourne Meadows) Under 16 White Division - Cooper Davey (Kooweerup) and Kynan JackelLyddy (Carlisle Park) Under 16 Player of the Year (Steve Simpson Medal) Brodie Mathews (Cranbourne Meadows) Under 18 Batting Under 18 Girls T20 Cup Batting Aggregate - Tayla Smith (Officer) Under 18 T20 Cup - Aiden Pipicelli (Officer) Bowling Under 18 Girls T20 Cup - Molly Waters (Officer) and Zoe McQualter (Carlisle Park Vikings) Under 18 T20 Cup - Cooper Pursell (Officer) Under 18 Player of the Year Aiden Pipicelli (Officer)
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He’s back! Cranbourne champion Marc Holt will look to add to his 1000 goals for the club against Woori Yallock on Saturday. 181544 Picture: ROB CAREW
Lang Lang Coursing Club hosted its first meeting of the coursing season on Sunday with the focus on puppies and maidens to start their racing and coursing careers. Greyhounds are considered pups if whelped on or after March, 1 2019 and can race as pups for the entire coursing season even if they secure a win. This keeps them away from more experienced and seasoned courses. Maidens, meanwhile, are dogs that have never won a coursing event but may have won a standard greyhound race. There were 12 events held on a perfect day for both dog and trainers with an excellent turn out of competitors. Some fantastic times were run, even by new inexperienced dogs, which is fantastic to see. Peter Craig took training honours with Family Trust and Mr. Football both saluting and these are two dogs to watch for the future. The next meeting at Lang Lang is on May 30. The main event will see dogs compete to earn their place in the final to be run at Cranbourne on June 5. Lang Lang is a comfortable place to watch coursing with a canteen with plenty of hot foods, snacks and drinks available to purchase and a relaxing atmosphere to sit and enjoy the spectacle. Coursing was modernised in 1967 with the first mechanical drag lure been used at Lang Lang. The biggest event of the coursing calendar is the prestigious Waterloo Cup, with the 150th running to take place in 2023. HOW COURSING WORKS There are usually 12 events on the day comprised of eight dogs, much like the standard greyhound racing most people know. However, there are four courses per event with only two dogs competing against each other at any one time, unlike the eight dog races you with greyhounds. The dogs go head-to-head and each winner of the four courses goes through to the semifinal, with the winners going through to the final. These dogs also don’t start from the boxes, but a specially made slipping lead and collars with a mechanism that allows the ‘slipper’ to release the dogs at the same time for a fair start shortly after the lure is set in motion. The dogs also don’t have race vests with numbers, but knitted white or red collars so they can be distinguished. It can get a bit com-
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Dogs are led to the starting area at the Lang Lang Coursing Club.
Coursing dogs are released from their slip leads and hit the ground running.
plicated for bigger events but this is the usual format for standard coursing events. Even though the dogs run up to three times a day over 300 meters, it can be less taxing than a usual greyhound race, as the environment is a lot more relaxed and there is less bumping. Coursing is where greyhound racing origi-
nated and little has changed with the most significant change being the introduction of the mechanical lure. Strict rules and vetting still apply to ensure integrity and welfare. Coursing really does bring out the athlete in greyhounds and the dogs thoroughly enjoy the experience!
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