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Cardinia mayor Brett Owen participates in a previous White Ribbon Walk through the streets of Pakenham.
A Cleary message By Gabriella Payne
“We know the last year has been particularly hard in terms of stress and anxiety which, unfortunately, can have a knock-on effect in family violence,” Cr Owen said. “Cardinia Shire has one of the highest reported incidents of family violence in Victoria - a heartbreaking statistic and one we are working hard to change through the collective efforts of the community-led Together We Can initiative. “Council’s acknowledgement and position on the issue of family violence is clear: silence is no longer acceptable, and we ask the whole community to build healthier and respectful relationships with one another so our current and future generations can thrive.
“Through events like these, we can improve men’s understanding of what constitutes family violence and how we can stand up, speak out and seek support when needed,” he said. The fundraising event will also include the announcement of the 2021 Garry McQuillan and Tony Fitzgerald Award recipients; which recognise men for their continued efforts in raising awareness and preventing men’s violence against women. Spaces at this year’s event are strictly limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and attendees are urged to reserve their space online. Head to the council website for more information. 12503606-JW28-21
The Cardinia Cultural Centre and Cardinia Shire Council are gearing up in anticipation of White Ribbon Day and this year, they’re excited to welcome a special guest speaker to help advocate for an end to family violence the White Ribbon Australia executive director, Phil Cleary. An AFL legend, former federal MP and passionate equality advocate who’s been touched by family violence himself, Mr Cleary is the perfect ambassador for White Ribbon Day and will be speaking at the fundraiser on the morning of Thursday 29 July. Mr Cleary has been at the forefront of the
campaign to end family violence ever since losing his sister Vicki 34 years ago, when she was sadly killed by her former partner. At the fundraiser in a few weeks time, Mr Cleary will share a bit of his story and talk to Cardinian residents about the role of community groups and businesses in putting a stop to domestic violence once and for all. In the past 12 months, the mandatory Covid-19 lockdowns have sadly seen cases of domestic violence continue to rise in the shire and the Cardinia Shire mayor Brett Owen acknowledged that it had been a challenging time for the local community - but the council were continuing to advocate for family violence prevention.
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Scouting has a new leader By Gabriella Payne Over the years, Pakenham local Sarah Ramage has been a passionate member of the scouting community in more ways than one, and the Cardinia District Scouts are delighted to now welcome her into a new role as the District Leader of Cub Scouts for the entire shire. Since 2014, Ms Ramage has progressed through the scouting ranks to where she is today and said she was looking forward to taking on this exciting new position, despite having to leave behind her beloved Pakenham Cubs. “I’m really excited to have gotten the role but at the same time I’m a little bit sad, because I’m currently the leader at Pakenham and to take on the new role I’ll have to leave to focus on the District Cubs themselves - but I’ll still see them,” Ms Ramage said reassuringly. “But it will be really exciting to get out and about and see everyone, and it will be wonderful to connect with the other leaders throughout the district.” Having started out as a Pakenham Venturer when she was a teenager, Ms Ramage has always had a strong connection to the local scouting community and it clearly runs in the family! Ms Ramage’s husband Andrew is the Quartermaster at the Pakenham Scouts and their two children are both involved in the scouting community as well, making it a whole family affair. The District Development Leader for the Cardinia Scouts, Rachel Byron said that it had been fantastic to see Ms Ramage progress through the ranks over the past seven years
and there was no one more deserving of the role. “Our congratulations go out to her, it’s very well deserved,” Ms Byron said. “She has been an absolute asset to scouting in general, as well as at her Pakenham Unit. “She’s very supportive of both the families and youth within the district and we believe this [new appointment] will help scouting in the community district moving forward,” she said. In 2019, Ms Ramage received her five year service award for her commitment to scouting and in August last year, was honoured with a special service award for all her hard work and passion. Over the years, Ms Ramage has attended three Cuborees, which she said had been a huge highlight in her scouting career as it was “always a good time” for cubs and leaders alike, and she was looking forward to seeing more cubs grow and progress in her new role as district leader. “I really enjoy working with youth and watching them as they progress,” Ms Ramage said. “They come from joeys into cubs and then into scouts and venturers - and some of my previous cubs are now venturers, so that’s really exciting to see.” But as one door opens, another door closes and Ms Ramage said although she is sad to be leaving behind her current role as the Cub Scout Leader for Pakenham’s Akela Unit, she was really looking forward to the new adventure that lies ahead and couldn’t wait to get started.
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Sarah Ramage is excited to step into her new role as the District Leader for Cardinia’s Cub Scouts. Picture: SUPPLIED
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COVID-19 and changing restrictions may impact you or your family but violence should never be tolerated. When it is safe to do so, contact Safe Steps, Victoria’s 24/7 family violence response centre.
Monash Health and the new South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU) have a website with local vaccine sites, wait times, vaccine eligibility, as well as frequently asked questions in a range of languages including Punjabi, Dari and Arabic.
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COVID-19 support and relief Our online help hub has a range of information including local support services for food, mental health, financial counselling and housing. Call 1300 787 624 Email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
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COVID-19 testing sites There are three COVID-19 testing sites in Cardinia Shire: Pakenham IYU, Emerald and Kooweerup.
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COVID-19 vaccine centres COVID-19 vaccines are available for over 40s. There are a number of vaccine centres in and near Cardinia Shire: • Cranbourne Turf Club, 50 Grant Street Cranbourne • Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale • St John of God Hospital, 75 Kangan Drive, Berwick Visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au for locations, opening hours and wait times.
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Police stepping up search By Danielle Kutchel The search for a missing Doveton man has moved to the Cranbourne scrub. Victoria Police began searching parkland off Cemetery Road on Tuesday 6 July, as part of the Missing Persons Squad investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Brendon Farrell. The 32-year-old was last seen by a friend around 12.30pm on Monday 31 May at his home address on Kidds Road in Doveton. His disappearance was considered out of character and family members subsequently reported him missing to police on 2 June. His bank accounts and phone have not been touched since his disappearance. Members of the Missing Persons Squad, Public Order Response Team, search and rescue team and the mounted branch converged on the location before midday, with the search expected to continue into the afternoon. Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper from Victoria Police told media that police were “reasonably confident” of finding something connected to Mr Farrell – or even the missing man’s body. “There was certainly evidence at a house on Kidds Road of what I’m calling a violent altercation,” he said. “Clearly the fact that Brendon hasn’t been seen since that time … we know he was sadly mixing in some pretty bad circles. That’s what leads us to the sad hypothesis that he’s met with foul play.” Det. Insp. Stamper would not say what specific information had led police to the area, but said that information picked up during the investigation had guided the search. “The fact that we’re here is significant,” he said. “We wouldn’t be doing this if we weren’t reasonably hopeful we were going to get some answers.” The area being searched is just over 20 hectares in size and punctuated by dams and thick blackberry patches, meaning it was taking police some time to get through. The searchers were being supported by police drones. Det. Insp. Stamper urged anyone in the
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Missing Doveton man Brendon Farrell.
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community with information on Mr Farrell’s disappearance to get in touch with police. “Now is the time to come and talk to us,” he said. “We’re very committed to finding Brendon
and finding out what happened to him.” Mr Farrell is described as being about 168cm tall with a slim to medium build and shaved, reddish hair. It’s believed he was wearing a black track-
suit at the time he was last seen. Anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Hand in illegal firearms By Shelby Brooks A permanent national firearms amnesty began Thursday 1 July, as the Australian Government and Crime Stoppers partnered to keep Australians safe while ensuring those with a legitimate need to access firearms are able to do so. The amnesty allows anyone in Australia to hand in unregistered or unwanted firearms that could otherwise fall into the wrong hands. Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs and La Trobe MP Jason Wood said unregistered firearms were a threat to the community. “They are difficult to trace and can fall into the hands of criminals to commit terrible crimes while avoiding police detection,” he said. “An unwanted firearm can also be deadly. If not properly stored, there is always a risk that it could harm you or your loved ones.” People who have an unregistered firearm or firearm-related item will be able to surrender it to a police station anonymously and without penalty, for registration, sale or destruction. Licensed firearms dealers can also receive surrendered firearms in most states and territories. An unwanted firearm may also be handed in. “If you have an unregistered firearm and you want to keep it, hand it in and see if you can register it. If you don’t want to keep your firearm, hand it in. Your community will thank you,” Mr Wood said. If a person does not surrender an unregistered firearm and is found in possession of it, they may face criminal penalties, including imprisonment. To support the commencement of the amnesty, Crime Stoppers has launched a National Illicit Firearms Campaign. In coming months, Crime Stoppers will deliver 65 grassroots community events across
La Trobe MP Jason Wood (right) with Senior Sergeant Steve Farrar. the nation to encourage people to do the right thing and hand in unwanted or unregistered firearms. “There are more than 26 million Australians who place the highest value on living in a safe community, and thousands of law-abiding people with registered firearms that they use for their work or hobby. Sadly it is the minority who use firearms to threaten and injure oth-
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The previous national firearms amnesty, which was held over a period of only three months in 2017, was incredibly successful and resulted in over 57,000 firearms being handed in across Australia. Further information, including the process to surrender a firearm in each state or territory, is available at crimestoppers.com.au/ firearmsamnesty
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Accused Jag thief’s bail fight By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Clinic vaccine plea By Shelby Brooks A Clyde North GP clinic is calling on the Australian Government to give the green light to open a Pfizer vaccination hub out of its clinic. Doctors on Clyde managing director Dalia Atwa, along with the clinical director and practice manager, said the clinic “needs to be part of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine roll out now, not put on hold until October.” “The local community demand is extraordinary and we feel that all help should be accepted. However, our multiple requests from the start have been met with adversity and there has been many unnecessary pitfalls and obstacles that we have had to endure and continue to face,” Ms Atwa said in a press release. Ms Atwa said when the original expression of interest for the AstraZeneca vaccine was released to GP clinics, they “jumped at the chance to be able to become part of the bigger picture and become a vaccinating clinic” and were “excited at the possibility of giving back to our community and being part of an Australian wide fight against Covid-19”. “[As the] managing director, [I] allocated additional funds to the purchasing of a new vaccine fridge, extra seating for patients and other resources to ensure the clinic would be able to meet all the criteria and demands. All
the staff, doctors and nurses proudly achieved all the training requirements necessary to participate,” Ms Atwa said, who went onto explain their first application was declined on a “technicality” about an accreditation status. “A matter of months down the line, to add insult to injury, when the powers that be realised they needed additional help with the vaccine roll out, we were asked to resubmit our EOI regardless of accreditation status. Suddenly we were deemed good enough to be part of the AstraZeneca roll out!” Ms Atwa said. Since then, Ms Atwa said the clinic watched “full appointment books dwindle to nothing” after the government recommended the AstraZeneca vaccine for over 60-year-olds. Access to the AstraZeneca vaccine has recently been expanded to adults under 40, with informed consent. “The Australian Government then decided to start back pedalling by offering indemnity to GP clinics who vaccinate AstraZeneca to patients under 60 years old but it’s all too little, too late and the damage had already been done,” Ms Atwa said. “Pfizer is the word that is on everyone’s lips. Pfizer is the vaccine of choice. Pfizer is what is going to get all Australians vaccinated by the end of the year.
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“So why the,n as a keen, willing and able clinic, are we shunned again? Why are we put on a waiting list and told to wait till October when we can start now?” Ms Atwa said the clinic’s goal was to be able to offer progressive and up to date services. “However, reaching the goal of being progressive and up to date has become an impossible task when we can’t even offer our local population their Covid-19 vaccination of choice,” Ms Atwa said. “At this time, we feel it is vital that we join the campaign to keep Australia safe and vaccinated. It is not the time to be reluctant and hold us on a waiting list. We are eager to participate and provide much needed support to The Department of Health. “It is very detrimental to the local communities to have very few options as to where they can be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine.” Adjoining the clinic under the same roof and tenancy, the clinic boasts a 100sqm area that has the potential to become a separate vaccinating area, Ms Atwa said. “Add to this the four division one nurses we currently employ and 12 GPs and we have massive potential, ability and capacity to become a vaccinating hub for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.”
A Pakenham man with two phones is arguing he wasn’t carrying a “pinging” phone that linked him to an aggravated burglary and two car thefts. Emmanuel Lual, 19, of Pakenham, argued there was a lack of evidence placing him in a stolen 2019 Jaguar in Noble Park about 4.14am on 17 March. Police say the driver attempted to ram them and “continued to bait” police officers. Lual’s mobile phone ‘pinged’ from a mobile tower 200 metres away around the same time, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard on 29 June. The car and a 2019 Range Rover, both with GPS tracking, had been stolen during an aggravated home burglary in Kalorama that night, police told the court. Lual’s phone was allegedly ‘pinging’ off towers in the Mt Dandenong and Silvan area between 1am and 2.54am. The Range Rover was found abandoned in Narre Warren, with the Jaguar and Lual’s phone both pinging in the vicinity, according to police. When police approached Lual and three associates in the vehicle in Cranbourne North that morning, they refused to exit, a police summary stated. A co-accused revved and reversed at high speed, launching the Jag over another vehicle and causing it to be “partially suspended in the air”. Police used OC spray to force the four occupants out of the car. Lual was allegedly found with a satchel carrying property stolen from three aggravated burglaries in Kalorama that night. They included a Mercedes Benz car key, three wallets, at least six bank cards, licenses and IDs. Inside the Jag was Lual’s puffer jacket, which contained the Range Rover key, police claimed. According to a police summary, Lual told police he was at a male’s house during the alleged break-ins and then caught an Uber to an associate’s house about 2am. Defence lawyer Damian Fragapane said there were no witnesses, CCTV footage, fingerprint or DNA evidence implicating Lual in the burglaries and car thefts. There was just mobile ‘pings’ from Lual’s phone that wasn’t on him at the time, Mr Fragapane argued. He told the court there were also “potential alibi witnesses”. Continued page 7
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On Tuesday 6 July, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page regarding a push from the City of Casey to ensure residents put the right rubbish in the right bin. Here’s how our readers responded online: Sue Stride: It doesn’t help when people put contaminated rubbish in your bin. Tanya L Rogers: Some ppl just want to be able to throw their rubbish in the bin without it being a “process”. Geez.
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After an alleged anti-vaxxer incident at a local vaccination hub, authorities are asking the public to be respectful of health care workers. On Friday 2 July, Health Minister Martin Foley told reporters an anti-vaxxer had visited the Cranbourne mass vaccination hub that morning and threatened nurses. Victoria Police was contacted for comment, however, was unable to confirm the circumstances surrounding the event. Speaking to reporters, Mr Foley said those with “tinpot theories” should keep them to themselves. “You aren’t allowed to come in and abuse our nurses and our healthcare professionals,” he said on Friday. “If you want to have your tinpot theories, fine, but keep them to yourself and keep them out of our healthcare services.” A Monash Health spokesperson said its two mass vaccination centres in the south east - one at Cranbourne Turf Club and one
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Drug-driver’s ‘dangerous flight’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells An unlicensed drug driver was found with a police officer’s ID cards after fleeing at high speed in a stolen car through a Pakenham shopping strip. Jesse Gavin, 26, of Officer, pleaded guilty at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 29 June to charges such as car theft, evading police, unlicensed driving, breaching bail, drug-driving and driving dangerously. His offending was described as having “deescalated” in the past year, the court heard. On 7 March, an unlicensed Gavin spotted a marked police car and made a U-turn in a stolen Toyota Camry with home-made plates on Princes Highway, Pakenham. Police followed as Gavin hit a fast speed on the wrong side of the road and overtook cars in a busy shopping precinct in Cardinia Lakes Boulevard in the middle of the day. In the stolen car were 1.7 grams of suspected meth, diazepam pills, three grams of cannabis and suspected stolen identity cards, including Medicare cards belonging to a police officer. A hatchet and a sling-shot were also seized. Police also found four sets of Hyundai car keys stolen during a burglary at a Cranbourne car dealer on 27 February. Gavin, who tested positive to ‘ice’ in his system, told police he had “a couple of bumps of speed” days earlier. As a recovering drug addict, he was doing better than in 2020, he said at the time. Gavin had not held a driving licence since disqualified as a learner driver in 2017. Later on bail, Gavin fled from police while he was driving an unregistered Ford Territory with
stolen plates in Pine Way, Pakenham on 28 May. Police chose not to pursue him due to being near a children’s park. Three hours later, Gavin was arrested at his home, where he tested positive for an illicit drug. He denied drug-driving in a largely nocomment police interview. Gavin was also charged over carrying a Taser, phone, small set of scales, a white paste, GHB and erectile-dysfunction pills in December 2020. Defence lawyer Matthew McLellan said Gavin’s offending “de-escalated” from firearm and family violence charges in the past. With prospects such as a stable home and a new job, Gavin was better able to tackle his drug and mental health issues, Mr McLellan said. In sentencing on 6 July, magistrate Suzette Dootjes said Gavin’s “extremely dangerous” driving while on drugs had potential of causing “great harm to the community”. She noted his priors relating to drugs, driving and family violence. Gavin had chances to reform on two previous CCOs, which he “hardly complied with”, Ms Dootjes said. Ms Dootjes opted for a combination sentence of jail and a CCO. The CCO would “allow for your further rehabilitation – which may be limited but is not extinguished … particularly if you can do something about your drug use”, she told Gavin. He was jailed for five months, followed by a 12-month CCO including treatment, supervision and judicial monitoring. On his release from prison, Gavin will be disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Jag thief’s bail fight From page 5 Despite tight finances, Lual’s parents offered a $2000 surety. Lual was “absolutely cognisant” that if he breached his bail, they would lose the surety, the lawyer said. Mr Fragapane listed several ‘exceptional circumstances’ in favour of bail such as Lual’s young age, his three months in remand so far and his stable family home. He’d suffered depression, anxiety and drug use disorders, as well as a spinal injury at sport, being bullied at school, assaulted
by Sudanese peers, and a recent close-family tragedy. Police opposed bail, and Corrections Victoria was unwilling to supervise Lual’s bail due to a corrections breach, the court heard. Magistrate Suzette Doojtes said there was a “strong case” for bail, but Corrections or CISP supervision was required to reduce Lual’s risk of re-offending. The bail application was adjourned until 8 July for a CISP supervised bail assessment. He remained in remand custody.
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Casey’s young performers are ready to put on a show with a heartwarming rendition of a much-loved classic. Masquerade Youth Productions (MYP) is gearing up for its school holiday performances of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella G2K. The production will feature all the familiar characters, including the fairy godmother, Cinderella’s evil stepmother and step-sisters, and even her beloved animal friends. The cast has been rehearsing intently over the last few months. Not even another lockdown could stop them, with the cast shifting to Zoom for a few weeks when in-person rehearsals were cancelled under Covid restrictions. As the performance dates draw near, the cast moved to a series of day-long intensive rehearsals to run through the whole production. Musical director Isabella Dymalovski said the production was looking good so far. “I think we’re still working through a few nerves, but they’re so good at working collaboratively and encouraging each other, it’s really awesome to see,” she said. The performance will feature a few surprises including Covid-safe waltzing using an improvised household item: mops. Choreographer Catherine McGregor said the mops would be dressed up on the night and had been a lot of fun to play with. She said the cast were “like sponges”, absorbing all the dance routines and steps. The cast comprises performers of different skill levels, but Ms McGregor said they had all been busily waltzing at home to get up to speed with the dances. Meanwhile, a host of new friendships have formed over the course of the rehearsals – something which was also great to see after a year of Covid-enforced separation. Director Emily Keagan said MYP had been looking for a “big and lavish” classic to bring to the stage to help the kids get their energy back after the pandemic. “It’s definitely so much nicer to be in the studio and let the kids interact and have that social time to make friends, that’s such a big part of theatre,” she said. “I’m really proud of them and their persistence because we’ve had to go online and back and they’ve all been working super hard.” With just a few days to go now, the cast is putting the final finishing touches on the performance. Ms Dymalovski said she was confident the show would be perfect by curtain-up. “I think we all need some joy and excitement back in our lives and it’s going to be a great family-friendly show to bring everybody back to the theatre,” she said. MYP’s production of Cinderella will open at the Drum Theatre, Dandenong on Saturday 10 July, with performances at 11am and 6pm. A matinee performance will be held on Sunday 11 July at 2pm. For more information or to book tickets, visit myproductions.com.au/mypcinderella
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Masks off at work By Shelby Brooks Masks will no longer be required if you work in an office or factory as Covid-19 restrictions ease further across the state. Minister for Health Martin Foley said in a press conference Wednesday 7 July that although masks will still be required indoors, they’ll only be needed if you’re in a publicfacing setting. From 11.59pm Thursday 8 July, masks will no longer be required at schools for students and staff, or at your workplace if you don’t interact with the public – for example, if you work at an office or a factory. The announcement brings metropolitan Melbourne in line with regional Victoria which
means COVIDSafe settings will apply statewide. Mr Foley said the changes showed how far the state had come. “Thanks to the hard work of all Victorians we’re able to once again have the same settings in place for the whole state,” he said. “We’re seeing across the country just how fast-moving the Delta strain is – which is why we need to remain vigilant and follow the directions to protect the gains we’ve made.” However, private gathering numbers will not change, staying at a 15 person maximum per home per day. Dancefloors are back, though with no more than 50 people and provided a Covid Check-in
A Pakenham home has been the target of a burglary, with thieves nicking off with several items and a car. Police said a man and woman attended the Natanya Drive residence about 3.30pm on Thursday 3 June and stole a number of items, including a HDT Commodore which was later found in Dandenong South. Investigators have released an image of a woman who may be able to assist with inquiries and a white utility with red floral writing that was seen in the vicinity around the time of the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Marshal is monitoring. Crowd numbers will increase at approved public events with outdoor stadiums back to 75 per cent capacity, (maximum 40,000 people) and indoor stadiums back to 75 per cent capacity as well (up to 7,500 people). Theatres will also open to 75 per cent of their capacity, up to 2,000 people. A range of venues across Melbourne will now be able to apply the same density limits that apply in regional Victoria: one person per two square metres – including hospitality, gyms and physical recreation venues, community facilities, creative studios and places of worship – provided a COVID Check-in Marshal is on-site to make sure people are checking in.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself. I asked my friends this question and they said it’s my Eurovision obsession. I am not a morning person but willing get up at ridiculous hours of the morning to watch the live shows and then watch the televised version that night. This year I was hoping for Malta or Ukraine but was happy when Italy won. How did you get involved in SECAN? I originally joined BAS (Berwick Artists Society) which is a traditional art group as there were no contemporary art groups in Casey. Some artists in the group decided to set up SECAN (South Eastern Contemporary Art Network) and invited me. Through SECAN I met and joined the artists from CART (Cardinia Artist Society). I have made some wonderful friends through these groups and we inspire and bounce off ideas with each other. What is your favourite medium or material to work with and why? I love using recycled materials and have two pieces in ‘Art Show Pakenham’ at the Cardinia Cultural Centre that is on until 18 July. One is made from magazines and the other is a wearable art dress made from plastic and bubble wrap. I don’t have oodles of money to spend on mediums so I get excited when I can repurpose something I already have and avoid sending it to landfill. I also have two chairs that I recycled into art that are in the Pakenham Place window display (near Target) until the end of July. My next project is to recycle old traditional paintings into contemporary works. What has been your most memorable moment? In 2007 I was on a TV trivia competition called ‘1 vs 100’. I won the show. It enabled me to take a year off work to go to university to study interior architecture and design. Where do you find inspiration? Usually it is from something tactile. When I touched a charcoal piece of glass I saw visions
Artist Kathleen Kendall at a recent open weekend as part of the Casey Winter Arts Festival. 242155 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS of x-rays which started my first glass art pieces. I kept my glorious but hideously expensive Architectural Digest magazines in storage waiting for inspiration and then something like a dart board will trigger my brain cells into gear and puts the two together. The magazines are my current medium along with four acrylic cat portraits that I am demonstrating during the Winter Arts Festival for the Casey Council at the SECAN Gate 6 Gallery each weekend in July. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? My mother was dyslexic and couldn’t read a recipe book which meant she only cooked basic meals. From the age of 10 I started cooking and my friends have said that I am an excellent cook. My husband said that for MasterChef I should make my carrot cake or black forest cheesecake but maybe that is because they are his favourites to eat. If you were Prime Minister for a day, what would be the first thing you would do? Oh geez, don’t get me started on this question as I will never finish and pull out my soap box. My first agenda item will be more education
and support systems to abolish domestic violence. What is your favourite holiday destination? Japan. I went there in 2017 and absolutely loved it. I would go back there in a heartbeat. The architecture, people, food and the art is beyond words. I loved Kyoto more than Tokyo and need to see Osaka and the country areas at some point in the future. How do you like to relax? Music and art. As soon as I put on music it switches off my busy brain and then I lose all track of time. I love everything from opera to rock and K-pop and have playlists for whatever mood I am in. I retreat to my art room and create away and only stop when the light gets dim and my cat is screaming at me for food. Why is art so important? I came from a troubled family and art was my escape. With my pencils and paper I would colour in or draw and switch off to what was happening around me and find some peace. After leaving school I went into nursing and then a corporate job as there were no art related jobs available. I gave those jobs 100 per cent but I always felt something was missing from my life. Five years ago I changed professions to an educational field and work part time so that I have time for art. My dream is to win lotto so that I can set up a small gallery somewhere along the Princes Highway in Casey/Cardinia for emerging artists. I would like it to incorporate rooms for any local art group from traditional to graffiti arts to have their meetings, a social hub for artists to meet each other and a working space for those without the resources to do it at their own home. It would include a space where the public could link up with artists looking for mediums that they would like to donate to them. The world will be a better place with less stress if creative people could find easier ways to connect and could enjoy art for either fun or intending on being an artist.
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What was your least favourite subject at school: English? physics? music? Chances are that many of you will have said maths which is a pity since not only is this a fascinating subject, it also lies at the heart of much of what we need to do in day-to-day living, e.g. paying bills, budgeting etc. Since many people naturally shy away from mathematics, these things are often avoided but in business, it is essential to ‘know your numbers’ if you are going to make your business a success. Still, I do hear some business owners say that they don’t worry about their financials, they leave this to their accountant or their bookkeeper, but as a business owner, you simply cannot outsource this important function. Good bookkeepers will be able to record your financial data, reconcile your accounts and assist you with BAS and IAS payments and good accountants will ensure that your business complies with your legal obligations and minimise your tax liabilities, but neither can actually manage the financial decisions that affect the growth, development and profitability of your business. The good news is that this does not in practice turn out to be a hard thing to do and whether it is done or not is very often more a function of the business owner’s confidence in their financial abilities rather than any particular skill in this space. For me, the place to start is to define a budget. It never ceases to amaze me how many businesses do not have one, but not having a budget is a bit like setting out on a new journey without a map; you may not arrive at your destination, but even if you do, chances are it will take longer and cost more than if you had planned a direct route in the first place. What’s more, when you set a budget, you now have a way of measuring and tracking your progress against a defined financial plan and as the highly regarded management consultant, educator, and author Peter Drucker once said: “What gets measured, gets managed”. Whilst you could set a budget by hand, far better to do this inside a tool like Microsoft’s Excel which enables automatic calculations or indeed use any of the financial tools like Xero and MYOB
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Orygen Digital director Professor Mario Alvarez-Jiminez, MOST youth advisory group member Malamati, Orygen director Professor Patrick McGorry, Parliamentary mental health secretary Steve Dimopoulos and Monash Health mental health general manager Paula Hakesley. 242465 Picture: GARY SISSONS He spoke of the importance of treating mental health early – 75 per cent of diagnosable mental illness emerged before the age of 25. “MOST is a critical service because we know the earlier we can reach someone struggling with their mental health, the better their life outcomes.” Mr Dimopoulos said the Government was addressing the under-funding of mental health – long seen as the “poor cousin of the health system”. In the wake of the state’s Royal Commission into mental health, the Government had boosted funding to a record $3.8 billion, in-
cluding $842 million for youths. Orygen executive director Professor Patrick McGorry said he’d seen the mental health system “crumble” after an initially exciting shift to de-institutionalisation became chronically underfunded. “It’s taken 20 years for a government to come along and recognise the policy failure from that time.” After the Royal Commission, there was a “new dawn”. Out of anywhere in the world, Victoria was now “the place to be” for mental health services, Professor McGorry said. “It’s a big responsibility for us not to blow it this time”.
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Pop-up dining spaces sprang up throughout the city last year as Covid safe practices restaurants and forced cafes to turn to the streets for space, and after a successful summer initiative is set to run, the be months - a decisionextended over the coming that has left some munity members comvery unhappy. The pop-up outdoor dining program originally developed was as a way for businesses to adapt to the ever-changing Covid ronment and saw temporary platformsenviseating areas quite and literally “pop up” Cardinia, with seating around spaces in many areas, taking over car parking including in Pakenham’s Main Street. Whilst many people are enjoying making use of the new al fresco spaces, longtime enham local and Pakactive community Jack Mitchell said member that the lack of cleanliness and maintenance of the Main Street was “an absolute disgrace” and neededspaces addressed by the to be council. “I travel all over the state and I have seen a main street never in as bad a shape Street, Pakenham,” as Main Mr Mitchell said. “It’s just dreadful, everywhere, there’s there are cigarette butts bird and the street pavementspoo all over the place Outdoor dining spaces are falling apart. are proving quite “Why anybody divisive along Pakenham’s would want to Main Street now go to the Main Street. is beyond me,” Mr Mitchell said. Picture: CARDINIA The other, less glamorous SHIRE COUNCIL view of the Main Street outdoor dining Mr Mitchell has be going anywhere lived in the area area. anytime soon, as since 2004 dinia Shire and said he has the Carraised Picture: JACK MITCHELL dinia Shire Council this issue with the Car- sions of Council are now calling for expres- dining spaces had proved popular interest for businesses mer and helped over many times, but avail. to support businesses sum- the shops - but it’s to no new, free “parklets” to apply mainly the dirtiness after a the problem,” - hoping to see more for difficult year. that’s “They told me porary outdoor he said. temthat they’ve got seating areas spring “Outdoor dining but it’s just getting big plans, Cardinia. “We have this big, certainly brought up across the worse,” he said. low-hanging tree a buzz to and streets of the shire outside all these parrots following a tough “Taking away the Cardinia Mayor keep coming along year. It’s great to see parking out the Brett Owen said making a mess. of the shops for and the community front a successful summer that after Cardinia some embrace venues and show trial of the parklets, unbelievable - most outdoor seating is just council Yesterday the council them some much the needed love,” were excited of the seats can’t came because she said. used.” complained to even be ing areas installed to see more outdoor dinwe them and they But the owner and throughout the area. said ‘yes, it’s very dirty’, but Mr Mitchell said “We trialled the they told us that Kebabs, Sam Bayraktar operator of Pakenham clean that the council parklet concept we should sending “someone should be mer in it up.” told over Star News that he sum- and other business Pakenham and we’re down there to clean as the council are owners on Main now on the look- that it up” out for new Mr Bayraktar said Street felt “accountable” for the restaurants, cafes that the area had the spaces are worthwhile ensuring the shire ly become “a dumping recentand bars across saster outdoor seating areas had been that would love to “a difor us”. ground” for people and usable if they are going to be taking leave rubbish and host a parklet from to March onwards,” Cr Owen unwanted junk as up car parking spots. “It’s a total mess,” said. that he didn’t have well, and Mr Bayraktar said. However, the pop-up Councillor Tammy the resources or “We can’t even use dining spaces won’t to be cleaning up the time the seating, it’s so highly of the concept, Radford also spoke less. the “ridiculous” point- side. mess outstating that the al fresco First of all we lost “It’s become more our car parks in of a dumping ground front of and an eyesore than something nice,” he said.
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Orygen Digital director Professor Mario Alvarez-Jimenez said it was a platform young people had asked for. “The dream is that young people will get the help they need when they need it and for as long as they need it.” It operates at 32 youth mental health services in Victoria, including headspace centres and Monash Health. Last week, the State Government announced $12 million to continue MOST over the next two years. Mental health parliamentary secretary Steve Dimopoulos also announced a pilot, extending help for 12-14-year-old clients.
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Here is some ‘screen time’ that actually does wonders for mental health. MOST (Moderated Online Social Therapy) is an Australian-designed digital mental health therapy for young people offered by services such as headspace and Monash Health. And it is the very opposite to online trolling and “fake” social media. One of its early adopters is Malamati who is part of a MOST youth advisory group using the prototype platform. “I’m not a big person on social media,” she told a launch at Monash Health Community Health Services in Dandenong on 30 June. “I don’t have Instagram or Twitter anymore. I find it overwhelming.” But MOST is something different. It’s a 24-7 digital program that provides clinical advice and peer support for 15 to 25-year-olds whenever they need it. Crucially, it fast-tracks therapy for a surge of young people on mental health services’ waiting lists. Even in those lonely, despairing moments late at night, ‘real time’ help is at hand. Clinicians, specialists and trained peers with lived experience like Malamati are online with supportive posts and positive feedback. “To see people in their purest forms and their accomplishments during their mental health journey is the most wonderful thing,” Malamati says. Accomplishments can be eating every day, getting out of bed or going out to a job interview and “nailing it”. The positive feedback received was “destigmatising”. MOST was designed by Orygen at its National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health.
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Food to feed all in need By Danielle Kutchel Every day in the City of Casey there are families unable to afford to put food on the table – but a local charity is hoping to change that with a little help from the community. Casey ADRA Cafe partnered with Berwick burger shop Mad Benji to give some of our most vulnerable a boost through an innovative fundraiser. On Monday 5 July, Mad Benji ran a ‘pay as you feel’ day, where customers were asked to pay what they felt for a meal plus more if their heart prompted them. All of Monday’s profits were donated to ADRA, to help the organisation to continue to feed those in need. All up, ADRA received $5809.93. As part of the day, ADRA also covered the costs of a meal for some of their clients, so that they too had the opportunity to experience a restaurant meal – something that many would be unable to afford usually. Project manager for Casey ADRA Cafe, BB, said the organisation was pleased to see Mad Benji “open their hearts to the community”. While the organisation did not have a set fundraising target, BB said any money raised would make a difference. ADRA currently provides 5000 cooked meals a week and supplys food hampers of fresh produce and non-perishables to almost 800 families. Benji, owner of Mad Benji, said the shop was always looking for a way to help the local community. “We wanted the proceeds to go directly to the people in need,” he said, adding getting in touch with ADRA meant this was exactly what would happen. “We are very fortunate, enough to be able to support and help others less fortunate. Any help is good,” he said.
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BB (in beanie) with the crew from ADRA. 242718 He said the cafe’s regular patrons had been supportive of the event. One of those customers, Jack Hurst, visited with his son to pick up some coffees and contribute to ADRA. “It’s nice to be able to help people in the community,” he said. “Mad Benji are part of the community themselves so it’s nice that they give back and we can all help. They’re really generous.” Federal member for Bruce, Julian Hill, also dropped in for a chai and a cookie, and said he was blown away by the work ADRA was doing. “The event is absolutely fantastic – a local
Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS business welcoming the community in and raising money for such a good cause,” he said. BB said the ADRA was always looking for more hands to cater to the demand. Her dream is to expand the program – which is currently run from her house – to a warehouse somewhere in Casey. This would allow ADRA to pack more meals, open its own pay-as-you-feel cafe and employ disadvantaged young people to give them a leg up into a career. Anyone interested in donating to ADRA or volunteering can visit facebook.com/ADRACasey
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Pakenham takes the lead By Linda Nash, Inner Wheel Club Of Pakenham Alwyn Williams from the Inner Wheel Club of Pakenham has been inducted as the chairman of the A62 Inner Wheel District at its 26th Changeover Celebration. A62 Inner Wheel District comprises 11 Inner Wheel Clubs. These clubs encompass a large geographical area as is evidenced by their names. The clubs are the Inner Wheel Clubs of Bairnsdale, Bayside, Berwick, Cranbourne, Latrobe, Moe, Narre Warren, Nepean, Phillip Island and Warragul. Many congratulations to Alwyn for this significant appointment. Alwyn , her husband Terry, and their three children have been long term residents of Pakenham and Alwyn has been a member of the Inner Wheel Club of Pakenham for 21 years. Within the club, she has held many roles including past president. Her active contribution and thorough, enthusiastic work ethic were lauded at the recent Induction Ceremony. Also over Alwyn’s time in Inner Wheel, she has held many roles on the A62 Inner Wheel District Committee. For her now to be the district chairman is further evidence of the calibre of the woman and the respect she receives from the District Committee. The A62 Inner Wheel District 26th Changeover Celebration was held on Saturday 3 July in “The Victory Room“ of the Cardinia Club. More than 80 Inner Wheel members from the A62 District and their partners attended. The evening was sponsored with a community grant given by The Pakenham Racing Club. A huge gesture of support for Alwyn was shown by 18 members of the Inner Wheel Club of Pakenham in attendance with many of them helping decorate and set up the room.
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Marlene Burhop (Inner Wheel Club of Pakenham President) and Alwyn Williams. Pictures: SUPPLIED One husband, George Blenkhorn, even made sure that each table sported homegrown pansies-a touching gesture for Alwyn. The previous district chairman, Maria
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Alwyn and Terry Williams. The induction of Alwyn was conducted by Loris Begg, a member of the Inner Wheel Club of Pakenham and a past Inner Wheel Australia secretary.
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It was the initiative that dished up smiles during lockdown, but now a decrepit looking Spoonville site in Pakenham is providing anything but joy. During the one hour exercise limit - which is now a distant memory - Spoonville sites across Cardinia Shire were the most popular place to visit. Despite the fad having died down entirely, the Cardinia Lakes community was understandably upset at news their local site appeared to have been targeted by cruel vandals. Estate resident Laksika noticed the destroyed site during her daily walk on Sunday 24 January. “I think someone has just walked over it or kicked them all over. It’s very sad to see it. We always used to stop there and have a look for new ones,” she wrote on Facebook. The reaction from her neighbours was similar. “Absolutely disgusting. The highlight of our walk is our toddler stopping to look and admire the spoons,” one local woman said. “That’s so disappointing. My kids had spoons in there,” another woman added. Pakenham Hills Ward councillor Jack Kowarzik said the news was “really frustrating”. “Spoonville was created by locals for the enjoyment of local children and to see it vandalised is disappointing,” he said. Cardinia Art Society president Jillian Ronald described Spoonville as an “amazing initiative” during Melbourne’s lengthy lockdown. “It’s given joy and positivity in some very dark times and I just think it’s really disappointing that, when the community put together a project to support each other during a difficult time, that someone would take the trouble to destroy it. They’d be better off going home to create a spoon and putting it with
In happier times - Maci, Willow and Aubrey at a Pakenham Spoonville site. 214450 the rest,” she said. “I’d suggest there’s much better things they could do with their time.” The ‘Spoonville’ trend was born out of Winnersh, England, in an attempt to improve mental health by simply making people happy as they were out and about during daily exercise. The quirky saga soon made its way to Cardinia - after Australia’s first ever site was constructed up the highway in Longwarry. Within weeks, the site had spread to Pakenham, Officer, Garfield, Nar Nar Goon, Emerald and Beaconsfield.
Ms Ronald acknowledged the Spoonville craze had now hit a dead end. “They’re getting a little bit tired, so maybe it’s time for the spoons to come home,” she said. Ms Ronald, who commissioned the two local sites at Lakeside in Pakenham, encouraged community members to collect their spoons from their local sites. She added that in mid-February she’d look to clean up all remaining Spoonville’s and relocate any leftover spoons to an “undisclosed location”.
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McCowan’s magical 400 By David Nagel It’s hard to imagine a more respected figure in the Pakenham sporting landscape than netballer Kate McCowan – who reached the extraordinary milestone of playing her 400th club game for the Lions against Berwick on Saturday. The Lions’ 2020-21 club captain has been showered with words of congratulations over the last week, not just for her longevity and divine netball skills on the court - but for being a person held in the highest regard off it. “It makes me really proud to read the sort of stuff I’ve been reading,” said McCowan, now the club’s newest life member. “I think it’s because I am so proud of this club and what it stands for, so to know that they are as proud of me as I am of the club… that’s pretty special.” McCowan’s first taste of netball came when a friend at St Patrick’s Primary School in Pakenham asked her to come down and fill in because her team was short of players. “I remember her first instructions being ‘Here’s the ball, stop them from getting it,” McCowan recalled with a giggle. Kate’s mum Carmel and dad Malcolm were doctors at the same practice in Pakenham for 25 years. Malcolm played Aussie rules and Carmel was into her tennis, while Kate’s brother Michael was a keen basketballer. But for Kate, it’s always been about the Pakenham Netball Club and building a strong bond with the people within its four walls. She was first invited to the club by iconic Pakenham figure Jenny Burridge, starting in the under 11s. It started a long association, briefly interrupted by University studies, that still holds strong today. The Pakenham Netball Club really has helped shape Kate McCowan’s life. “From the sport side of things netball is such a phenomenal game and I just love it, but there is so much more to being part of a club that is probably more important than what happens on the court,” McCowan said. “I’ve learnt so much at this club about life in general. “I’ve made friends that will last a lifetime and learned skills, like being part of a team, being a leader, being resilient when things don’t go your way, and how to enjoy the successes and wins that come along the way. “I’ve played a little bit at other clubs, but Pakenham just has a different feel to it. “They really care about who you are as a person, constantly developing your skills and making sure we’re all on the same page with our moral values and making a contribution to the club. “Someone like Marg (Jones) personally welcomes every player to training and asks them how they are, and someone like Jenny Burridge coached me for years and you can’t help but learn from someone like that. “That culture has become the norm now and so many people are driving it. It’s all about what the club stands for, our values and how we want the club to operate and look.” McCowan, a circle defender, reached a high level during her late junior and early senior career, playing State League for the Gippsland Storm and later for the Peninsula Waves, playing division one, just one level below the elite Premier Division.
Pakenham Netball Club life members, from left, Marg Jones, Kate McCowan, Jean Kelsey, Jess Dart, Julie Smethurst and Jenny Burridge. 242699 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS But her favourite memory, among many success stories to choose from, is the droughtbreaking 2004 A Grade netball premiership with Pakenham. “That’s my favourite memory for sure,” McCowan recalls. “It was such a close game and some of the players in that team had mothers that were part of the last A Grade premiership that Pakenham had won. “We broke a long drought and we partied for a week I reckon after that one.” Kate said her competitive spirit had always been one of her great strengths. “My coach (Matt Cooke) has given me a licence to scare as many wing attacks and goal attacks as I can,” McCowan says with a laugh. “I am a very competitive person and even when I’ve been coaching juniors I don’t think you can teach someone to really drive at the ball. I think you’ve either got that in you or you haven’t.” The Pakenham Team of the Decade member has had her fair share of injuries along the journey with an ankle reconstruction almost 10 years ago the most serious of those. “The doctor looks at my MRI scans and says ‘Yeah have fun with that when you get older,” Kate says with a laugh, before offering youngsters a word of advice as they begin their netball journey. “Obviously the fitness and health side of things are important, but if you feel comfortable at a club, and you have a good support network around you, it really can change your life,” she said. “I was made redundant and didn’t work for a year, and I don’t know how I would have
Kate McCowan bursts through the banner to play her 400th game for Pakenham. 242699 coped if wasn’t for the people around me at the netball club. “If you feel valued as a player, but more importantly as a person…you’ve found the right club.” Kate wanted to sign off by saying a special thank you to those who have helped her reach her incredible 400-game milestone. “Obviously mum and dad are at the top of the tree for taking me everywhere to play netball, and then my current and past teammates
who have just been so supportive along the journey,” she said. “And to everyone at the club, like the committee members, the volunteers, the supporters, and the sponsors…I really can’t believe they have put up with me for 25 years.” It might have something to do with respect Kate. It’s hard to imagine a more respected figure in the Pakenham sporting landscape than netballer Kate McCowan.
Catani Cricket Club the recipient of a massive upgrade Tomorrow’s local cricket stars will soon be enjoying better facilities at Catani Recreation Reserve, with the announcement of more than $1.4 million in funding through the second round of the Community Cricket Program - Cricket Facilities stream. State Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale announced last week $90,000 funding to upgrade facilities at Catani Recreation Reserve. The ground is the home of Catani Cricket Club, and the funding will enable Cardinia Shire Council to constructan enclosed fourlane cricket net facility with black PVC coated 18 STAR NEWS
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chain mesh fence, multipurpose four-bay synthetic wickets with one permanent internal dividing wall, two internal retractable nets and rubber padding at batters end. These initiatives are part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to sport and active recreation, gender equality and encouraging all Victorians to get out there and get active. The Community Cricket Program has invested more than $2.8 million into 30 cricket infrastructure projects across Victoria. This initiative is part of the Government’s
investment of over $1.1 billion into community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014. For more information about the Community Cricket Program, including current round recipients, visit Member for Bass, Jordan Crugnale MP said the announcement was an important one for local sport in the region. “We’re getting on with the job of creating better facilities for our next generation, so they can emulate their sporting heroes like the Australian women’s cricket team who, in
2020, won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final on home soil,” she said. “This funding will inspire even more Cardinia boys, girls, men and women to sign up for the mighty Catani Cricket Club and enjoy the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle.” Catani president Brad McDonald said the club was delighted by the announcement. “I can’t believe it to be honest,” he said. “I’ve always said I was staying on as president until I got it done. “It’s going to be going from one of the worst nets, to one of the best. We’re excited.” pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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There was plenty of boys rocking the long sleeves on the weekend, Officer gun Matthew Clarke was one of them. 242704
Roos win five on the trot By Nick Creely and Dave Nagel Officer continued on with its electric form, recording a fifth straight win against a plucky Berwick Springs outfit, 15.11 (101) to 2.6 (18) in AFL Outer East Division One. The Kangaroos travelled to Mick Morland Reserve for the first time, and were a class above from the outset. The Titans – as they have shown throughout a promising first senior season – showed endeavour and moments of flashiness in the loss and were far from disgraced. Rodney Benstead’s side will have taken plenty out of the contest against a side expected to be a firm challenger for the division one premiership. The Kangaroos are back to their best football – getting important players back and firing, no more important than skipper Matthew Clarke – and are building to peak at the right time.
Clarke in particular is an important cog – he slotted three on the weekend – but the rangy forward at his best is a dynamic option up forward. The likes of Casey Wassylko, James Cairns and Jake Ingaliso continued their impressive seasons, while coach Doug Koop would be pleased with eight individual goal kickers, four of which were multiples. For the Titans, Nick Rattle once again proved his worth and would be right up there in the club’s best and fairest count. The Roos will celebrate its annual VIP luncheon this Saturday ahead of its crunch-clash with Mt Evelyn. In the top flight, Pakenham had the bye. In West-Gippy, seven goals to Troy McDermott was the catalyst for Nar Nar Goon’s thumping 148-point win over Dalyston. The Goon led by 47 points at half time, but
showed a real ruthless edge in the third quarter, having 18 scoring shots to nil in a 10.8 to no score rampage. Brad Homfray and Brendan Hermann booted three each for the Goon, who had Jake Smith and Nate Pipicelli in rollicking form around the ground. The Goon move to third on the ladder after picking up a whopping 20 percentage points on the weekend. The Magpies best players, Mick Marotta, Luke Gheller and John Armstrong, will need to be strong this week when the Maggies host top-team Phillip Island. In women’s football, Pakenham had a tough time of things at Toomuc Reserve on Sunday, battling freezing conditions and a brave Healesville outfit to score a 1.0 (6) to 0.4 (4) victory that locked the Lions away a finals berth. Heavy rains, strong winds and cold conditions saw players blue in the face at quarter
time before the rains eased and playing conditions improved in the second half. The midfield battles were very even all day with Lions’ Ros Cook, Bianca Moody, Chloe Nagel and Melina Eppel taking on the best that Ruby O’Dwyer, Alex Bryan and Emily Hay had to offer. Milla Potter and Ash Hay were terrific for Healesville in defence and consistently repelled wave after wave of Pakenham attacks. Amy Campbell, Tash Wakenshaw and Pippa Simon did some brave things that kept the Lions in the contest at three-quarter-time. Coach Ian Shaw moved Eppel into the forward line in the final term and the move paid dividends with the classy left-footer kicking the only goal of the match to secure the Lions the four points. Pakenham, in fourth place, move three games clear of Healesville with just two rounds remaining in the season.
Local Scoreboard OUTER EAST PREMIER DIVISION Scores Cranbourne 6.3 (39) v Woori Yallock 5.9 (39), Narre Warren 12.9 (81) v Beaconsfield 12.13 (85), Upwey Tecoma 4.15 (39) v Olinda Ferny Creek 4.11 (35), Wandin 9.15 (69) v Doveton 5.14 (44) Ladder Beaconsfield 100 per cent, Cranbourne 78.57, Narre Warren 62.50, Olinda Ferny Creek 57.14, Pakenham 50, Woori Yallock 43.75, Upwey Tecoma 28.57, Wandin 14.29, Doveton 14.29 This week Doveton v Narre Warren, Woori Yallock v Wandin, Beaconsfield v Cranbourne, Upwey Tecoma v Pakenham
OUTER EAST DIVISION ONE Scores Berwick Springs 2.6 (18) v Officer 15.11 (101), Gembrook Cockatoo 8.12 (60) v Emerald 12.10 (82), Healesville 14.20 (104) v Belgrave 5.7 (37), Seville 13.7 (85) v Mt Evelyn 10.5 (65) Ladder Monbulk 78.57 per cent, Mt Evelyn 77.78, Officer 75, Gembrook Cockatoo 68.75, Emerald 50, Seville 50, Healesville 28.57, Berwick Springs 25, Belgrave 0 This week Belgrave v Seville, Officer v Mt Evelyn, Monbulk v Healesville, Gembrook Cockatoo v Berwick Springs
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Christine Tabone is apart of the unbeatable Roos outfit. 241243
Can the unbeaten ROC team be stopped? By Tyler Lewis It’s a task set for the footballers, but it would be brilliant to see ROC take on Olinda Ferny Creek next season, as both teams prove to be sheer powerhouses of both divisions. ROC shows no mercy on the court each and every week, this week against Berwick Springs at the top of the line facilities at Mick Morland Reserve, 62-19. When the Roos fire on all cylinders, they’re simply unbeatable, when they fire at pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
half strength, they still look a frightening task for any opposition. Dee Dee Deng and Ellie Coutts again fired on the weekend in the big win. ROC will host Mount Evelyn in the upcoming week, which currently sits in fifth position on the A Grade ladder. If the Roos hadn’t won the purest of netball fans over already; a quick check of the Division 1 AFL Outer East netball ladder should do it. Across all four grades, the Roos are 31-0,
with a stupendous average of 228.75. In Premier Division, Pakenham haven’t quite had the success the Roos have had. The tough run continued on the weekend, with the Lions going down 22 goals to 46. It’s not all doom and gloom for the team in maroon though, this week they travel to Upwey Tecoma, which sits above them on the ladder by just one win, and with a stronger percentage, if the Lions snare a win, it will have them jumping up the ladder.
Scores Bunyip 9.10 (64) v Kilcunda Bass 13.9 (87), Cora Lynn 10.10 (70) v Warragul Industrials 6.7 (43), Kooweerup 6.6 (42) v Inverloch-Kongwak 7.13 (55), Korumburra-Bena 3.6 (24) v Phillip Island 18.11 (119), Nar Nar Goon 25.21 (171) v Dalyston 3.5 (23), Tooradin Dalmore 17.17 (119) v Garfield 8.4 (52) Ladder Phillip Island 36 points, Inverloch-Kongwak 32, Nar Nar Goon 32, Cora Lynn 32, Tooradin Dalmore 28, Garfield 24, Warragul Industrials 16, Bunyip 16, Kilcunda Bass 4, Kooweerup 4, Dalyston 4 This week Dalyston v Phillip Island, Garfield v Kilcunda Bass, Inverloch Kongwak v Bunyip, Kooweerup v Korumburra-Bena, Nar Nar Goon v Warragul Industrials, Tooradin-Dalmore v Cora Lynn
ELLINBANK DISTRICT Scores Neerim Neerim South 19.15 (129) v Catani 4.2 (26), Nilma Darnum 9.5 (59) v Lang Lang 19.18 (132), Nyora 5.9 (39) v Ellinbank 18.14 (122), Trafalgar 5.9 (39) v Buln Buln 6.5 (41), Yarragon 4.4 (28) v Longwarry 25.18 (168) Ladder Ellinbank 100 per cent, Trafalgar 77.78, Buln Buln 66.67, Lang Lang 60, Poowong 60, Longwarry 55.56, Neerim Neerim South 55.56, Nilma Darnum 33.33, Catani 33.33, Nyora 11.11, Yarragon 0 This week Catani v Ellinbank, Longwarry v Lang Lang, Neerim Neerim South v Nilma Darnum, Trafalgar v Nyora, Yarragon v Poowong
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