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Offset endorsed By Danielle Kutchel The City of Casey has endorsed a move to establish Blind Bight Nature Reserve as a native vegetation offset site. The move could make for better environmental and economic outcomes for the municipality. At their meeting on Tuesday 20 July, Casey’s administrators endorsed the council officer’s report which identified the Blind Bight Nature Reserve as “suitable for the generation of state and federal offset credits”. An offset site provides extra revenue for the municipality by providing compensation for activities that negatively impact on vegetation, like the clearing of native plants and trees to make way for development. When vegetation is removed, it ‘costs’ the local biodiversity. Those seeking to remove vegetation must get a permit to do so, and identify a site to offset the biodiversity cost. The impact on biodiversity is then balanced as the offset site is managed and maintained in its native state. Offset credits are traded on the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Native Vegetation Credit Register. The City of Casey currently has 13 established offset sites. There are a number of ongoing maintenance activities at these sites, including pest control, biodiversity planting and fire mitigation. According to the officer’s report, “each offset site must be actively managed for a period of 10 years and then maintained to the minimum standard as outlined in the contract agreement in perpetuity”, therefore maintaining the level of biodiversity within Casey. “Because of the uniqueness of the Blind Bight area, the conservation status, the heritage and conservation protections in the area, this is something I think will provide long-term protection and benefit to the community and to the municipality and the region as a whole,”
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The area’s significance as habitat for the southern brown bandicoot would attract extra offset credits, and therefore, income. Seconding the motion, administrator Miguel Belmar said it was “unavoidable” that native vegetation would be removed in the
high-growth area of Casey, but added the offset plan would ensure Casey’s commitment to maintaining the Blind Bight Nature Reserve. The officer’s report described the Blind Bight offset plan as “a modernised conservation, planning and investment approach”.
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Drug-binge brute jailed By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man with a violent history has been jailed over the bashing of two intimate partners as well as a “random” man in a Cranbourne pub. Ashley Patric Murphy, 32, faced 20 offences relating to drugs, violence and driving at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. The court heard he squeezed and twisted a partner’s neck and threw her to ground during an argument in 2018. In March this year, a second partner suffered visible bruising to her head and legs during what Murphy told police was a “push and shove”.
She struck her head on a timber handrail and cut her leg on the ground. In the lead-up, the pair had been “bingeing” on drugs, according to Murphy. He claimed the victim had first stabbed him in the wrist with the edge of a glass pipe. In April 2018, an intoxicated Murphy punched a male stranger in the face and yelled abuse as he was escorted out of Settlement Hotel, Cranbourne by security officers. Later, Murphy climbed a glass fence to the courtyard and spat twice at the same victim, hitting the man’s polo shirt. He told a psychologist he’d started drinking in a pub in Pakenham that night, then a drink-
ing hole in Berwick and didn’t recall the incident in Cranbourne. Murphy also pleaded guilty to disqualified driving, refusing a drug-driving test, driving without an alcohol interlock and breaching bail conditions and intervention orders. He had been given opportunities for CCO treatment in the past. “It’s obvious you pose a real risk to the community,” sentencing magistrate Suzette Doojtes said on 15 July. Murphy’s “substantial” drug addiction, his genuine attempts to stop, and his mental health issues were noted.
His prospects for rehabilitation though were “not high” given his lengthy history of similar offending, Ms Doojtes said. Ms Doojtes sentenced him to jail followed by a community corrections order to support his attempts to reform – which she said was also in the community’s interest. Murphy was jailed for seven months plus an 18-month CCO with supervision and treatment. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months. Murphy had already served 132 days of the term in pre-sentence custody.
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Government announces more lockdown support The State Government has announced cash grants for businesses impacted by the current lockdown. Automatic payments will be made to eligible businesses and sole traders across the state to minimise delays and swiftly get money into the pockets of businesses who need it most. Up to 90,000 businesses that have and will receive payments through the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund and Business Costs Assistance Program relating to the May-June lockdown will receive the Victorian Government’s new support payments of $3000 and $2000 respectively. Eligible businesses will include restaurants, cafes bars, event suppliers, tourism and accommodation providers and non-essential retailers. Payments are due to commence over the course of next week – with total funding of $201.8 million. The State Government has also reached an agreement with its Federal counterpart to fund income support payments from day one of the lockdown. Workers affected by the public health restrictions are now eligible for the same payments afforded by the Commonwealth to New South Wales workers: Payments of $600 will be made to Victorians who lose 20 hours or more of work during the period of the lockdown. Payments of $375 will be made to individuals who lose between 8-20 hours of work during
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the period of the lockdown. There is no liquid assets test applied to receive these payments. The Federal Government will fund payments for those Victorians who work or live in a Covid-19 Hotspot declared by the Commonwealth – that includes Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, the City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe and the Surf Coast Shire. The Victorian Government will fund payments for Victorians who live outside of these areas but are still subject to the lockdown. All applications can be made through the Services Australia at servicesaustralia.gov.au “People start needing support from day one – hour one – of a lockdown,” Premier Daniel Andrews said. “We know this is tough on Victorian businesses and we’re standing with them, just as we’ve done from the very start of the pandemic.” So far during the pandemic, direct economic support for businesses provided by the Victorian Government has reached $6 billion. The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is still working with 22,000 applicants to the Business Costs Assistance Program to finalise those applications where information has been missing or further detail has been requested to confirm eligibility. It is expected thousands of these applicants will be successful and paid by the end of next week. More information about businesses support is available at business.vic.gov.au
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Some people bring along meals to swap. 244207_03 The Cannons Creek Crop Swap is growing in popularity as a group of communityminded individuals come together once a month to share the results of their homegrown and homemade produce and other delicacies.
Organiser Zorza described the swaps as a cornucopia where food, plants, pantry goods and even clothes change hands. Read more about this wonderful community sharing effort on page 9
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Trial for the truckie boss By Cam Lucadou-Wells The supervisor of a drug-impaired truck driver who fatally crashed into four police officers on the Eastern Freeway has been committed to trial for manslaughter. Simiona Tuteru, 50, of the Lyndhurst-based Connect Logistics pleaded not guilty to the charges as well as to alleged failures under the Heavy Vehicle National Law at a committal
hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 15 July 2021. He will stand trial at the Supreme Court of Victoria. Tuteru was the supervisor of Cranbourne truckie Mohinder Bajwa Singh, who drove into two police vehicles and a Porsche parked in the freeway emergency lane at Kew on 22 April 2020. Sleep-deprived and meth-impaired, Singh fatally struck Victoria Police officers Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King and Constable Joshua Prestney. At a committal hearing on 15 July, Melbourne magistrate Luisa Bazzani said there was sufficient evidence for Tuteru to stand trial. It was sufficiently open for a jury to convict Tuteru for “criminal negligence” causing the officers’ deaths, Ms Bazanni said. That is, Tuteru breached his duty of care by allowing Singh to drive while knowing Singh was suffering fatigue, the court heard. The supervisor met with Singh shortly before sending him to drive a 19-tonne primemover in busy, peak-hour traffic at dusk, Ms Bazanni noted. According to Singh’s police statement, Tuteru referred to experience with witches in Africa, placed his hand on Singh’s head and prayed. “In Jesus name, I cast the spell out of you,” he allegedly told him. Tuteru then said: “OK, you are right to go now – I just need you to do the load to Thomastown and then you can come back. “See how you are feeling and go home.” A “severely drug-impaired” Singh fell asleep behind the wheel and caused the fatal crash, giving his victims “no hope of escaping”, Ms Bazanni said. “It was a “tragic and pointless loss of lives”. Ms Bazanni said Singh’s evidence in court was “contradictory” and “vague”, but he had been “consistent” on the issue of his fatigue. She noted other evidence such as the statement of Singh’s daughter. On the fatal afternoon, the daughter didn’t want a “distressed”-looking Singh to leave the house because “I thought he was going to kill someone”. Singh had texted Tuteru that morning that “(his work colleague) Steve said I’m not fit to drive”, the magistrate said. Tuteru responded: “Steve is NOT a doctor.” Ms Bazanni also noted Connect employee Stephen Harrison texted Tuteru that afternoon with concerns about Singh’s “mental state” and references to Singh’s fatigue. Singh was “not in a good spot”, had parked trucks in the wrong docks, had a sleep on the way back to the depot and slept in, Mr Harrison had texted. In April, Singh, was jailed for up to 22 years for culpable driving causing the officers’ deaths as well as trafficking meth, cannabis and 1,4-butanediol. Tuteru was bailed to appear at the Supreme Court on 28 July.
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Three teenagers from the South East have been arrested after an alleged highspeed pursuit in a stolen car spanning about 150 kilometres in little over an hour. A 14-year-old Dandenong boy, a 17-year-old Cranbourne boy and a 17-year-old Cranbourne West girl were arrested in Fyansford, west Geelong about 11.15am on Wednesday 21 July. It was about one hour after they were spotted allegedly climbing out of a stolen Audi into a stolen blue BMW sedan in Hastings just after 10am. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Sikh volunteers step up the number of meals required. Meals are then prepared, labelled and given to health authorities on site for delivery to each family’s doorstep. Mr Singh said the organisation had received positive feedback on the service. It’s been a remarkably busy time for the volunteers who had just finished a stint delivering food to storm-affected households in the Dandenongs when the lockdown was announced. The ravaged landscape presented a different challenge as the volunteers had to prepare their vehicles with generators to ensure a supply of power to cook the meals. “But apart from that, the need was the same,” Mr Singh said.
By Danielle Kutchel A dedicated army of volunteers is crossing the city every day to deliver hot, home-cooked meals to those locked down due to Covid-19. Devon Meadows-based Sikh Volunteers Australia have swung into action once more, carrying out their famous meal delivery service to those most in need. With the announcement of a snap lockdown last week, the volunteers committed to provide meals to residents of Maribyrnong’s Covid-affected apartment buildings. Jaswinder Singh, secretary of Sikh Volunteers Australia, said all deliveries are carried out in a no-contact, Covid-safe way. Residents call the organisation to request
And it’s not just meals that they deliver, he added. “Apart from meals there is a requirement for moral support and empowerment.” For now, the group is committed to serving a full 14 days at Maribyrnong and is prepared to stay for longer if required. The volunteers are also preparing for their next big milestone: a move to a brand new site in Cranbourne West. “We want to expand this service, so we have purchased a place in Cranbourne West where we are making a commercial kitchen to make 4000-5000 meals in one day,” Mr Singh explained. Sikh Volunteers Australia will soon com-
mence fundraising for the kitchen. Currently, they are open to accepting new volunteers and, Mr Singh added, donations of food or funds always help. “This whole operation is community based, so if you can spend a few gold coins, please buy the ingredients or donate to our organisation so we can buy whatever is needed,” he said. “We are trying to serve the whole of Victoria from Cranbourne and we need community support. “We will make sure that this service keeps going and covers more Victorian areas.” For more information, to request a meal or to donate, find Sikh Volunteers Australia on Facebook or visit sikhvolunteersaustralia.org/
Funding boost for Bakhtar community food relief By Danielle Kutchel Bakhtar Cultural Association has received State Government support to continue its community food relief program. In an announcement, the organisation said it was “privileged” to be partnering with the government to “deliver culturally appropriate food packages to members of the Afghan community impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Since October 2020, the organisation has provided packages and vouchers to more than 200 families in the City of Casey, City of Greater Dandenong and Shire of Cardinia. “We are so grateful that our project has been funded and approved to continue our services and support those who are in need in the community,” the organisation said in a statement. Chairperson of the association, Bassir Qadiri, said the support was for those in the
Afghan community who had been affected by the pandemic, for example by losing their jobs or business, as well as asylum seekers on temporary visas, victims of family and domestic violence, community members at risk of homelessness and families who are struggling financially. “Our delivery takes place every fortnight and we are looking forward to supporting at least 30 families during this period,” he said. The packages will be available in small, medium or large sizes based on the number of people in the family to which it is allocated. Each package will contain about 13 items, enough to last a family between eight and 10 weeks. Those in the Afghan community who are in need of the food relief service can get in touch by emailing info@bakhtar.org.au or calling 0425 235 814.
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Champions tie the knot By Joy Ringrose Billy Raymont is now ranked as Australia’s number one onshore showjumping rider by the Federation Equestrian International after a very successful ’20-’21 season. More important to Billy is his newly changed marital status. Last Friday Billy, and fellow World Cup show jumper Tess Cook, formerly of Tooradin, tied the knot at a relaxed celebration at Hidden Cove, near Noosa Woods. This was followed by five hours of merrymaking that included witty speeches, concentrated cake cutting, great eats, drinks and a lot of vigorous, enthusiastic dancing, cruising the Noosa Sound on the Catalina. The many Cooks and the Raymonts were joined by friends, and a host of show jumpers, mostly from Queensland and Victoria, in this joyous evening of celebration. The newly-weds will continue living on their property in Cooran with frequent competition and coaching trips to southern states. Both Billy and Tess have several new and
exciting showjumping horses they are already competing at a high level. You can see them in action this weekend at the Sunshine Coast Equestrian Club’s July show. It will be held at Nambour Showgrounds over the three days of the 23, 24 and 25 July. The main events will be held on the grass of the showgrounds with smaller classes in the nearby indoor arena. Highlights of the show include the Saturday’s 1.20m championship, starting in the middle of the day, which will be followed by the junior championship, featuring the SCSJ club’s large pool of up and coming young talent. The main event of the show will be Sunday’s grand prix which will feature some of the best showjumping riders and horses in the nation. Over a long European-style course, it will challenge horses to really open up and cover the ground at high speeds. All available stables and yards have now been fully booked as more than 300 horses and riders will be coming to compete. This show is free and open to public spectators.
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Car theft arrests Vehicle Crime Squad detectives have charged two people as part of an ongoing investigation into the organised theft of luxury vehicles in the Melbourne metropolitan area. Police were conducting a targeted patrol in the Box Hill area when they spotted an allegedly stolen Audi Q7 about 3.30pm on Wednesday 14 July. The Audi was intercepted and its occupants, a 38-year-old woman and 29-year-old man, both from Narre Warren, were taken into custody. Following the arrest, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in Hay Street, Box Hill South where a second vehicle, a quan-
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Three roles to success TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH If I am ever asked to recommend a good business book for small business owners, my choice would be The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. It has now sold millions of copies worldwide and was written back in 1995 to describe “why most small businesses don’t work and what to do about it”. In his book, Gerber cleverly uses a narrative story to illustrate his points, one of the most powerful being the need to recognize that in any business, there are three key roles which need to be exercised: 1. The Technician - the expert in the technical work on which the business is founded, e.g. accounting, electrician, fashion design, software development etc 2. The Manager - the person responsible for making sure things are done correctly, e.g. orders are captured, quality results produced, deliveries are ontime, invoices are sent etc 3. The Entrepreneur - the visionary who determines where the business is going, how and why it is different to the competition, level of investment to be made etc This means that if you are a sole proprietor, you have to dedicate time on a regular basis for each. Initially this may not be difficult to do since the number of customers is small and hence so are the issues and the demands on the business owner’s time. However, hopefully over the time the business will start to grow which implies more customers, potentially more staff and with this, likely more customer and staff issues. As the pressure mounts and the workload goes up, where do you think the business owner will tend to focus an increasing amount of their time? In nearly all cases this will be the ‘Technician’ role since this is what the owner knows best, will be very good at and hence sits within their comfort zone. If the business has staff, spending more time in this space can at best seem like interfering and at worst be perceived as a lack of trust. But there are even more unfortunate consequences of this: 1. the level of pressure and stress is likely to result in short-cut solutions, more mistakes and hence even more customer dissatisfaction so the situation is exacerbated and 2. key areas of the business (those that belong with the ‘Manager’ and ‘Entrepreneur’ roles) are now being overlooked since there is apparently no time for these. The above scenario is all too common and is often a significant factor in an apparent lack of time for the business owner. The solution, paradoxical though it may seem when under pressure, is to actually take time out to consider how to address the problem from the managerial and entrepreneurial aspects. In reality, there are actually more than three key roles that need to be identified and specific time set aside for each if a business is to succeed in the long term, but that can be the subject of another article. Recognition of these three key roles is an excellent first step to reducing the stress associated with growing a business. - Ian Ash ACC, AInstIB Managing Director OrgMent Business Solutions- www.ombs.com.au
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Crop swap’s cornucopia By Danielle Kutchel Each month, a group of community-minded individuals from across the south east convenes by the Westernport for a unique way to fill their pantries and tummies. The Cannons Creek Crop Swap, as it’s known, has been running for about three years now and has been growing steadily in popularity. People come from as far as 40km away, bearing trays, jars and plates of handmade and homegrown produce to swap with others. No money changes hands. The crop swap runs on a barter system where people exchange what they’ve got for what they want. Crop swaps exist in communities around Australia. Cannons Creek organiser Zorza said she wanted to do something local, to give people a place to go and meet their neighbours and swap their lovingly-produced goods. Zorza said she has always been an avid home gardener and has always tried to provide food for herself and her loved ones. The crop swap offers a good meeting of those passions. It’s also a healing place, creating a network of people with similar interests to meet and share. Sharing is key to the group, and it’s not limited to physical goods. The crop swappers regularly share advice and knowledge on home improvements, gardening and cooking, even passing along treasured family recipes for others to enjoy. That’s “half the joy” of the whole thing, Zorza said – the intangible goods that people bring with them. In summer, the tables groan under the weight of the physical bounty brought in, with up to 60 people attending. In the cooler months the numbers drop, but the regulars keep up the tradition until the weather warms again, Zorza said. Everyone who attends has their own inter-
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est. Some are into jams, preserves and pickles, while others are more into growing seedlings and plants. She described the swaps as a cornucopia where food, plants, pantry goods and even clothes change hands. “Everyone has something that someone else wants, and it’s free, which is lovely,” she said. “It works well because everyone is covered,
there is so much that comes in.” She’s hoping to grow the group in future, particularly with younger members as interest in sustainable living grows. The Cannons Creek Crop Swap is held on the second Sunday of every month. For more information, find the Cannons Creek Crop Swap group on Facebook or follow westernport_microfarm on Instagram.
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Enjoy the lifestyle Aviva Communities Officer provides the most affordable over 55’s living opportunity in the market, and with that also comes a Team of people with over 25 years collective experience in the retirement industry. If you are researching the next phase in your life, it can be a little overwhelming, as there are numerous options available to navigate your way through, and all telling you either similar or completely different things. That is why it is incredibly important to do your due diligence and research the facts. Aviva Communities prides itself on walking
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Sometimes people may think to themselves ‘I could never afford to live there, as the homes are architecturally designed, the fit out is outstanding, the Lodge and its amenities replicate a 5-star hotel’. The wonderful news is, you can afford to live and enjoy your best life at Aviva Communities Officer. Once you visit and speak with Andrew, our new home specialist you will understand the facts, be able to compare your current situation and what your new situation could be with all its benefits and savings at Aviva Communities Officer.
There are numerous ways to simplify your life, whilst still living a bigger and more luxurious one, and with safety and security all around you. We want you keep your capital gains, (that way your family won’t lose their inheritance), being able to fix your weekly site fee for life gives you certainty around bills and no energy bills so you keep warm in winter. Don’t delay, you deserve be enjoying the lifestyle of Aviva Communities Officer. Phone Andrew 0455 245 438 or visit our website avivacommunities.com.au
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Boxes full of learning By Shelby Brooks The Blind Bight community is encouraging its children to immerse themselves in the nature that surrounds the small town. Two library boxes filled with books covering a range of nature topics have been erected at the Blind Bight Community Centre. The boxes were made by retired builder Lou Gaiardo and painted by artist Francess Prescott. Nature Kids program coordinator Jennifer Lewis said she was thrilled the kid’s box was now open for borrowing with books with a theme of the natural environment for kids of all ages and activities including colouring sheets and magnifying glasses. “If kids learn from a young age how amazing nature is and love it, they will grow up wanting to protect it,“ Ms Lewis said. “The books are mostly by Australian authors depicting themes of Indigenous culture, native plants, native animals, bugs, birds, nature-themed activities and how to care for the environment. “The books are to educate and encourage kids and their families to learn about, explore and enjoy the plants and animals that live in our natural environments.“ The Nature Kids program has been running for three years, meeting on Saturday mornings and running a range of interactive activities to
The boxes hold activities and books for kids covering nature themed topics. teach kids and their families about the incredible and significant natural environment that surrounds the coastal area. “The boxes were made on account of being unable to deliver our usual Nature Kids programming due to restrictions,“ Ms Lewis said. A second box was also opened at the community garden, containing books and magazines relating to gardening, food and living sustainably. It also features a small section dedicated to a seed library where people can swap and share seeds.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself. I never miss a St. Kilda game! My life revolves around the Saints; there’s a lot of suffering with some rare glimpses of joy that keep me devoted. What does a day in the life of your job look like? Every morning I come in and make sure the library is warm and welcoming, ready for a busy day of serving the public. Once we open, it’s time to help people with every sort of question or query you can imagine - from finding the perfect book to learning to use a computer or just needing a chat. My favourite part of the day is getting to sing, read and have fun during our kids programs; introducing new babies to books for the first time, or making something messy at STEAM club. Once I’ve done all this there’s always a craft to prepare or a story time to plan ready to do it all again tomorrow! What is your favourite thing about working in the library? My favourite thing about working in the library is supporting my community. The library is somewhere anyone can go for help with all kinds of things, be it accessing a confusing technology, finding resources to learn a language, or connecting with a new social group. We provide a unique space that is free, safe and comfortable and I’m so proud to be a part of that. What has been your most memorable moment? My most memorable moment is definitely seeing the kids who visit our library grow up before your eyes. Meeting newborns at Baby Rhyme Time and being lucky enough to be a part of their journey as they start to sing along and dance and learn to read themselves is beautiful and very humbling. What is your favourite children’s book and why? An oldie but a goodie - Avocado Baby by John
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Picture: DANIELLE KUTCHEL Burningham. It’s original, absurd, and hilarious. You can tell by the way he writes that Burningham understands that kids are clever, imaginative, independent thinkers. And his illustrations are iconic. It holds up from when I was a kid! If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? I can’t go past mac and cheese - it’s so simple and comforting. I don’t know if it would win but the judges would be lying if they said it wasn’t their favourite. If you were Prime Minister for a day, what would be the first thing you would do? Hand power back to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders. What is your favourite holiday destination? I am lucky enough to live and work on the land of the Bunurong people and I love it so much I am reluctant to ever leave! There is so much natural beauty to enjoy. Being in lockdown has given people the opportunity to cut down on
travel and explore their local surrounds and connect with neighbours. I hope this is something everyone continues to do as much as possible. What is on your current reading list? I’m always reading poetry, and every year I love to read the Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist as well, which usually ends up taking me all year! I’m currently up to The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. I miss being a kid and having the time and attention span to just sit and devour a book in a day. As Book Week is coming up I’m also enjoying reading all the prize-winning children’s books. Everyone should nourish their inner child with a picture book once in a while! Why should kids visit their local library? Kids should visit their local library to hang out, play games, sing, dance, talk, make things, and relax. Libraries have evolved a lot! We’re not just a place to read and study - though of course we love it when you do that too.
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Allegedly, fish and chips were first served together as a dish around 1860. In London, the Malin family claims to be first, as do the Lee family in Manchester. The longest running fish and chip shop still in operation is based in Yeadon near Leeds. The shop trades under the name ’The Oldest Fish & Chip Shop in the World’. It is believed that fish and chips have been served from the premises continually since 1865.
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Different countries have different condiments to go with fish and chips. In Australia, we like to eat fish and chips with tomato or tartare sauce, in England, it is customary to eat fish and chips with malt vinegar, in Belgium they prefer to eat fish and chips with mayonnaise, in Scotland the tradition is to eat fish and chips with a brown sauce and in Denmark they like Remoulade sauce with their fish and chips.
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There are a several theories as to who invented chips. According to legend in Belgium, a Flemish housewife was one day unable to obtain fresh fish. At the time, the preferred types of fish for poor families was small river fish so she thought she would be able to cut up potatoes into the shape of the fish and fried those instead.
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ATO on the hunt for foreign income The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is urging taxpayers who receive any foreign income from investments, family members or working overseas to make sure they report it this tax time. New international data sharing agreements allow the ATO to track money across borders and identify individuals not meeting their obligations. “This year, the ATO has received records relating to more than 1.6 million off-shore accounts holding over $100 billion and is now using data-matching and sophisticated analytics to identify foreign income that has not been reported,” Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat said.
Under the new Common Reporting Standard (CRS), The ATO has shared data on financial account information of foreign tax residents with over 65 foreign tax jurisdictions across the globe. This includes information on account holders, balances, interest and dividend payments, proceeds from the sale of assets, and other income. “Australians that deliberately move cash overseas in an attempt to hide it should be concerned. Hiding your assets and income offshore is pointless. ‘Tax havens’ are becoming a less effective model as international agreements improve transparency. You can no longer hide money behind borders.”
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In addition to a small number of individuals deliberately engaging in tax avoidance, the ATO is concerned about a large number that are unsure of how to meet their obligations. “If you’re an Australian resident for tax purposes, you are taxed on your worldwide income, so you must declare all of your foreign income no matter how small the amount may be. This may include income from offshore investments, employment, pensions, business and consulting, or capital gains on overseas assets,” Ms Foat said. The data available to the ATO shows that many Australians have financial dealings in countries like China, the United Kingdom,
Switzerland, Singapore and the United States, to name just a few. “Whether it is rental income from your old family home, an untouched bank account earning interest, or salary from working offshore, it must be reported. Even if you have paid tax on the overseas income it must be reported to the ATO, however you may be able to claim a foreign income tax offset to account for any foreign tax paid.” The CRS data, plus existing datasets already obtained via exchange of information agreements with foreign tax authorities and from the Australian Transaction Reporting and Analysis Centre, are helping the ATO to engage with taxpayers who are struggling to report their foreign income correctly. The ATO is committed to providing advice and guidance to help taxpayers fully comply with their Australian tax obligations. This includes contacting taxpayers who have omitted foreign income, publishing new information to make foreign income and residency easier to understand, and advising Australians with more complex foreign dealings to consult a registered tax agent and make sure they are compliant with Australia’s tax laws. Taxpayers that are concerned they have not included income from assets held offshore in their tax return are encouraged to make a voluntary disclosure as soon as possible. The CRS is part of a range of measures that address multinational tax avoidance which includes the Tax Avoidance Taskforce. The information collected by the CRS will be invaluable in informing the taskforce’s work in identifying, investigating and disrupting the most aggressive tax avoidance arrangements. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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After 46 years in commercial law, Gerard Kennedy has a diverse portfolio of achievement and surprising plans for post-retirement. A Special Counsel with Dandenong-based firm Macpherson Kelley, the affable Mr Kennedy has forged a mighty record of published international articles, blue-chip clients and many friends along the way. He plans to continue sitting on boards, hunting environmental pests such as feral deer and exotic sea urchins, and keeping up with a rowdy pack of eight young grandsons. Mr Kennedy followed two famous uncles into law – one of them was Brendan Murphy QC, the other was former Victoria Police detective Brian ‘Skull’ Murphy. “We’d say (Brian) would catch them and the other brother would get them out.” Since being admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1975, Mr Kennedy befriended and learnt much from many of his clients. “You have to be embedded with them. They go through high times and low times – and they look to you when things are a little unstable.” Such as timber millers who suffer due to foreign companies buying up domestic pine plantations and exporting the timber. As a result, building supplies for trellises and walls are becoming more scarce and costly, Mr Kennedy says. “The timber millers say ‘batten down the hatches’. When the domestic building industry slumps, there’s a recession ahead for Victoria.” Other clients in the building and development industry are bracing themselves, he says. During his international career, he’s learnt that legal technicalities are a small part of his role. The main part is “uncommon sense” learnt on the job and absorbed like “blotting paper” from his array of influential clients. Among his most exciting forays was travelling to post-war Vietnam for a Masters thesis on the country’s new foreign investment law. It was in the late 1980s during the country’s ‘doi moi’ restoration period, a time when Vietnam was lifting martial law and seeking to modernise its trade. When he landed, the airport runway was lined with Russian fighter planes, there were machine guns out and hotels still coated in black-out paint. “That set the scene,” he says drolly. During his visit, he saw countless tops of rice hats as people bowed to him. He figured it was because his last name was shared by the famous US president JFK. Monash University considered his thesis topic, comparing Russia, China and Vietnam’s foreign investment laws, too broad. But Mr Kennedy forged a formidable knowledge on foreign investment law in Asia. Another career highlight was devising a form document for Muslim homebuyers to avoid unfairly paying ‘double stamp duty’. Thinking laterally, Mr Kennedy devised a lease in which the bank took a “spiritual interest” in the property. It was enshrined in Victorian law, and soon approved by a cleric overseas. Mr Kennedy likes to keep “grounded” – not to have “silver spoons in our mouth” and to treat each client equally and with respect. As a mentor to young lawyers, he gets a kick out of the ‘lightglobe moments’ when they discover the inner “intelligence that hasn’t been teased out at school”. Also there’s the ‘bushy’ in him - perhaps from his Chilton-raised father - that inspires his hunting for feral deer. Apart from providing a delicious feed of venison, deer is culled because of its rampant destruction of bushland and farms across Australia. During Covid lockdowns, deer thrived as shooters were unable to hunt due to travel restrictions, Mr Kennedy said. As a passionate environmentalist, he also dives in Port Phillip to eradicate thousands of exotic pest sea urchins. Even in winter, he gears up in a six-millimetre abalone-diver suit to do his environmental cleanse. As he breaks open the urchin shells, he’s surrounded by schools of pinkies as well as
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Maria Kirkwood, deputy principal Liam Doherty, Fr Joseph Abutu, and Bishop Greg Bennet at St Agatha’s Primary School.
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Learning spaces blessed Two Catholic schools in Cranbourne are celebrating the opening of their new learning spaces. The Catholic Bishop of Sale, Most Reverend Gregory Bennet, visited two Catholic schools on Thursday 15 July to bless and formally open the schools’ updated learning facilities. At St Agatha’s Primary School in Cranbourne, the Bishop was joined by the director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale, Maria Kirkwood, and Parish Priest Fr Joseph Abutu, to celebrate the completion of 14 new
learning areas, the refurbishment of the junior school’s learning spaces, a new two-level building and a dedicated administration area. The principal of St Agatha’s, Terry Cahill, said the renovations were needed to cater for the growing number of students at the school. “We want to ensure every child in our care has the space and resources they need to reach their full potential,” he said. “The new open learning areas will encourage students to engage with their peers in a collaborative environment,” he said.
Afterwards, Bishop Bennet and Ms Kirkwood joined the school community at St Thomas the Apostle Primary School in Cranbourne East to bless and open the extension of the school’s multi-purpose building, which houses six new general learning areas. Kate Dourley, the principal of St Thomas the Apostle, said the school’s facilities continue to evolve to meet the needs of students and staff. “We are blessed to have state-of-the-art learning facilities. I look forward to seeing our staff and students make the most of their new resources as they continue to learn and grow
in the love of God,” she said. Ms Kirkwood said Catholic education continues to flourish in the Diocese of Sale. “By creating modern, engaging learning areas and updating the facilities for students and staff, St Agatha’s and St Thomas’ are promoting excellence in a safe and inclusive environment,” Ms Kirkwood said. The building projects at both schools were jointly funded by the Australian Government, under the Capital Grants Program, and the school communities.
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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
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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.
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“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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A new school will open in Cranbourne West in 2023. Construction tenders have been put out to build 10 of 13 new schools set to open in two years’ time, including the interimnamed Camms Road Primary School. The new facility will be located on Morningside Boulevard, Cranbourne West. The school will include an early learning centre on site and has been designed as a Supported Inclusion School, providing accessible and inclusive education for all students. These schools have a greater emphasis on supporting students with disabilities to access specialist infrastructure and teaching expertise to ensure all Victorian children have access to a great local school. “We look forward to securing builders for this exciting new school so we can get on with the job of opening 100 new schools by 2026 and giving students in Cranbourne
Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards at the site. Picture: SUPPLIED the bright futures they deserve,” said Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards. The 13 new schools are among the 100 that the State Government has promised to open across the state by 2026. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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20 Years in the making! As the 20th lifestyle village launch for the group, Lifestyle Meridian has issued interested people the following invitation to an exclusive inside look. They say practice makes perfect, and we’ve built enough homes to fill the MCG almost six times over. In a little under 20 years, in a little over 20 downsize a community’s later, we’ve built close to 3000 homes for our 3987 happy homeowners. Launching our latest community, Lifestyle Meridian where you’ll be able to find your perfect spot between the city and the sea. More than just a pretty facade, Lifestyle homes are designed to provide terrific living experiences at every turn. We understand it’s the personal touches that turn a house into a home and you’ll not only have the ability to choose from a wide range of functional floorplans to suite your lifestyle and budget, but you’ll also have the freedom to select finishes at reflect your unique style. If you’re ready to live like you’re on holidays all year round, at Lifestyle Meridian you can spend your days soaking up the serene surroundings or spruce up on your daily grind with access to stunning facilities a short stroll from your front door. Lifestyle Meridian will be built on a strong foundation of experience innovation and expertise. Be one of the first to learn more about our latest community at our exclusive launch on 1 September. RSVP is essential, call 1300 50 55 60 or visit lifestylemeridian.com.au - Contributed by Lifestyle Meridian
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They say practice makes perfect, and we’ve built enough homes to fill the MCG almost 6 times over. In a little under 20 years and a little over 20 downsizer communities later, we’ve built close to 3,000 homes for our 3,987 happy homeowners. In our southeast communities alone, our 1,091 beautiful homes cover a total of 125,491 square metres. This means there are 1,517 happy homeowners living in the most rapidly growing area of the southeast corridor. Lifestyle Meridian will be built on a strong foundation of experience, innovation and expertise.
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Come along to Aveo Hunters Green in Cranbourne East for their Open House event on Thursday, 29 July at 10.30am.
Love that neighbourly feel Retirement communities have always been an attractive proposition for older Australians concerned about security and keeping up with home maintenance. For many retirees, however, recent months have only just increased their appeal. Jackie, who originally moved to an Aveo retirement community to be closer to her family, says the neighbourly atmosphere and the lowmaintenance lifestyle were just two of the many things that initially drew her to her new home.
“It has made life so much easier for me, living here,” she says. “I don’t have to look after a big pool or big grounds, and I don’t have to go far for entertainment if I don’t want to.” “It just had all the facilities that we wanted, and as soon as I walked into the villa, I knew I could live there. It just had a lovely feeling about it, the villa was a good size and you didn’t feel hemmed in at all. I just felt comfortable.” For anyone considering selling their home,
the thriving property market is also a major consideration. With record-low interest rates, escalating property growth and high buyer demand, many older Australians are choosing to maximise the sale price of their family home and downsize to a retirement community. If you have been considering making the move, to free yourself from home maintenance and enjoy the retirement you have always imagined, come along to Aveo Hunt-
ers Green in Cranbourne East for their Open House event on Thursday, 29 July at 10:30am. You can tour the community, inspect the modern display villas, discover the range of amenities and social activities, chat to the friendly and supportive community staff, and have your retirement living questions answered. Discover retirement living with Aveo for yourself. To RSVP, visit aveo.com.au/openhouse or call 13 28 36.
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Nyadiew now a true Gem By David Nagel It’s a long way from the Fountain Gate Primary School to the basketball courts of Debrecen in Hungary – but that’s the path taken by Nyadiew Puoch when she lines up for the Australian Gems in the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Women’s World Cup. Puoch, from Cranbourne East, is one of 12 players chosen to represent her country in the tournament that runs from August 7 to 15, based on performances during the most recent camp held at Canberra’s Centre of Excellence and most recent national championships. The athletic star has represented Victoria at the last three national carnivals – at under-16 and 18 levels – and is still pinching herself that she is now living in Canberra, after earning a two-year scholarship to attend the AIS Centre of Excellence. She is also excited to be preparing for the biggest tournament for her age group in the world. “It’s incredible and I’m shocked to be here, it feels like yesterday that I was home playing basketball with my brothers in Dandenong,” Puoch said. “It’s really exciting; I remember watching the under-19s on TV when I was younger and thinking how good it would be to play for the Gems. “I got through the camp, and then got selected, and now we’re preparing to go to Hungary.” Puoch started playing basketball at the age of 12, when she got intrigued with the sport after watching her older brothers, Puoch and Nguoth, play at the Dandenong Stadium. Nyadiew soon became a convert, playing in domestic competitions at Dandenong Stadium, and developed her skills quickly under the basketball coaching and elite programs run at the Rowville Secondary College. Puoch, who ranks Australian legend Lauren Jackson and current Melbourne Boomer and Seattle Storm player Ezi Magbegor as her heroes, believes it is her athleticism that has made her stand out from the crowd. “I’m very athletic and have good length, a long body, and I like to attack the rim,” she said. “I play the two or three (shooting guard or small forward) but can stretch out to four (power forward) if need be.” Puoch was supposed to move interstate at the end of last year but Covid restrictions put paid to that. She moved to the national capital earlier this year, living on site and going to school at Lake Ginninderra in Canberra She thinks the experienced gained from training with the country’s best under-age talent will hold her in good stead moving forward. Her time in Canberra has already been a real eye-opener. “It has, it’s really opened my eyes to how much talent these girls have and how much
Nyadiew Puoch’s athleticism could be a huge x-factor for the Gems. 244092 hard work they put in,” she said. “At domestic level you might be the tallest and have an edge in talent, but up here there are some great players and we’re all together so it’s just such a great learning experience. “I’m doing a weights program and working on my strength. I’m only a young woman so building my strength will be important. “Playing for the Gems is going to be such a great experience and it’s going to be great to see how far we can go.” Nyadiew wanted to thank some special people before she signed off. Her coaches and her mum Nyakong, who moved to Melbourne form South Sudan, were at the top of her list. “I just want to thank all my junior coaches at the Dandenong Basketball Association and at Rowville Secondary College, they’ve been great as well,” Puoch said. “But I especially want to thank my mum. She has brought all of us children up on her own and has made many sacrifices to help us
do what we want to do.” Australia has drawn pool A alongside the USA, Italy and Egypt. The Squad Isobel Borlase South Australia Kate Deeble Queensland Charlise Dunn Victoria Chyra Evans New South Wales Dallas Loughridge Victoria Jade Melbourne Victoria Isabelle Morgan New South Wales Olivia Pollerd Victoria Millie Prior New South Wales Nyadiew Puoch Victoria Kelsey Rees South Australia Shaneice Swain Queensland Fixture Saturday, 7 August: Australia v Egypt. Sunday, 8 August: Australia v USA. Tuesday, 10 August: Australia v Italy. August 13 to 15 Finals
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Local leagues looking to keep their season’s alive By David Nagel and Nick Creely Community football leagues are working hard behind the scenes and exploring all options to keep their seasons alive after Tuesday’s announcement that the current statewide lockdown has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, 27 July. The West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) and AFL Outer East are considering recommendations received from AFL Victoria regarding various scenarios for competitions interrupted by Covid. WGFNC Operations Manager Brandon Milburn said the situation was fluid, but the priorities of the league were clear. “The health and safety of the community remains the highest priority for the WGFNC,” Milburn said. “Once a return to play is established, we will work with clubs to complete the season in the most equitable way allowable, ensurcranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
ing even home games. “The WGFNC and its Advisory Committee are considering potential scenarios; however, until an option to return to play is available, it is hard to determine what the scenarios might look like.” All scenarios are being considered, including the season being pushed back, the home and away season shortened, or a change to the current six-team finals set up. Further lockdowns and different restrictions between Metro and Regional areas also need to be considered. “Nothing has been ruled out,” Milburn said. “The WGFNC will continue to evaluate all potential options in consultation with member clubs. The WGFNC is mindful of allowing clubs to be able to generate revenue through the home and away season.” AFL Outer East is exploring all options to keep the season alive, with the league to
heavily consult with the senior football and netball clubs this week to find a solution going forward. Outer East Region General Manager Aaron Bailey told the Cranbourne News that the positive was that a large chunk of the season had already been played, but logistically the league had to work through how the rest of the season was going to look to ensure it is fair on all clubs. “We’re going to speak to all clubs over four days with a view to return ASAP, once restrictions allow,” he said. “We’ve got to work with clubs, and crowds, and understand what the restrictions are and what level is coming back. There’s a bit of work to be done. “It is a challenging space and we want to get ahead of it.” There are a lot of options on the table to finish off the season, but Bailey said the bottom line is that the league wants to just man-
age its way through and make sure the finals are played, even if that means fixtures are altered and home and away games potentially slashed. “We’re committed to finishing the season,” he said. “We believe we need to play home and away games before finals, but we’ll look at making sure each team is playing each other once.” Another complicating factor is promotion and relegation between divisions, with Bailey reiterating that they will continue to work with the clubs to ensure a suitable outcome is reached. On other competitions governed by Outer East, Bailey said that juniors, women’s and vets football seasons - having finished their home and away seasons - can move straight to finals, and give themselves enough time to complete the seasons, even if it means pushing those finals back. Thursday, 22 July, 2021
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Everything in his stride By Nick Creely Cranbourne pro Triathlete Levi Maxwell is taking it each day as it comes as he tries to navigate sport and the intricacies surrounding the pandemic. He is still training as hard as ever, looking to focus on what’s ahead rather than look back and wonder what if, but he still admits that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on his profession. “It’s just so hard to stay motivated and structure your training, because you just don’t know what’s going to happen,” he said. “That’s just for me, everyone’s impacted in different ways, and some aren’t affected at all. It’s a crazy thing to be going through.” For Maxwell, he said that at the beginning of 2020 he - like many others - didn’t envision what was to take place globally. He initially thought it was just going to be yet another hurdle to overcome in his already storied racing career. However, it was anything but. “If you go back to the beginning of it, originally we thought it’d be a short-term thing, like a challenge coming into winter,” he said. “It wasn’t too bad, you couldn’t race or anything, but you thought it’d be short term - in September 2020 there was meant to be a race in Queensland, so there was something to train for. “The pools being closed or open only for 45 minutes was hard and you kind of made do, but it got stricter - the race went ahead in Queensland but we couldn’t get there. “From there, it’s a bit grim, you’re contacting governments to see if you can get permission to go outside and train for more than an hour and go further than five kilometres. “For a little while, I tried to plead with governments, and for a couple of months we got nowhere and eventually we got some permits
Pro Triathlete Levi Maxwell has endured some tough times during Covid, but is looking to help protect children from violence this weekend. Picture: FACEBOOK but it’s pretty grim. “Even now, it’s hard to plan a season, because everything changes so quickly - Geelong earlier in the year got pushed out because of the snap lockdown.” He said that the biggest challenge facing his sport is the swimming component of Ironman racing. “It’s pretty critical, and it’s pretty upsetting - to have a week out of the water makes a big difference, let alone a month,” he said. “Last year we were swimming in the lake when we could, and in the middle of winter it’s so cold - even when the pools were open, it’s only 45 minutes, and it’s not enough time.
“It’s pretty upsetting and depressing, you can’t even train to put yourself in a position to race and earn money, but there’s a lot of other people doing it tough at the moment too.” Maxwell was however able to make it to Cairns for an Ironman event, but admits that was even line-ball. But the Triathlete champ continues to strive to make the world a better place even in these tough times. In the Run Melbourne half-marathon which was scheduled for this weekend but may be cancelled due to lockdown - Maxwell is raising funds for the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
He is, however, dedicated to running it around his own area privately this weekend if it is cancelled, similar to last year. The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity dedicated to keeping children safe from violence and harm, and to live free from fear. It’s a charity that was formed in 1997 in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac, who were killed in 1996 in the Port Arthur shooting, and was officially launched by the Prime Minister at the time, John Howard. It also closely works with Dolly’s Dream to raise awareness about the seriousness of bullying and its devastating impact on children. Maxwell said it was an extremely important cause for him, and in the current times. “I haven’t done a pure half-marathon in a long time, and I’ve been trying to organise a fundraiser for a while now,” he said. “To train, and to do a race for something that’s bigger than you is pretty cool - that charity would be doing it tough right now, and it’s really important right now. “So it’s a good opportunity to hopefully raise a bunch of funds. “Even if it doesn’t go ahead as a mass event, a lot of people choose to do it at home in some way, and that’s what we did last year with another guy around Berwick Springs.” After Maxwell hopefully raises huge funds for an incredibly important cause, he will launch into preparations for Ironman Australia on 5 September, and some subsequent races after that - Covid permitting. “That’s in New South Wales, so who knows, but that’s the plan, but there’s a couple of half ironmans after that,” he said. “There is a few options there, so that’s the focus for now.” To donate to Maxwell’s cause, you can visit https://runmelbourne21.grassrootz.com/ alannah-madeline-foundation/levi-maxwell
Stingrays don’t feel safe at club’s Shepley home base By Tyler Lewis Council works have detoured NAB League club Dandenong Stingrays from playing at its home facility, Shepley Oval. And the Rays are far from impressed. Irrigation works took place on the ground almost a month ago and as a result the Rays are feeling their players are not safe to play or even train on the venue. Originally meant to host the Greater Western Victoria Rebels on Saturday (this was cancelled due to Victoria’s lockdown) the Stingrays were scheduled to play its ‘home’ game in Craigieburn, approximately 73 kilometres from its home facility. The issues with Shepley have been regular in recent times, with the Stingrays’ under-18 girl’s team only being able to play one game on the oval due to not only the length of cricket season, but also the ground being too hard when the cricket season finally concluded. Head coach for both the under-18 girls and under-19 boys side, Nick Cox, was extremely upset when he saw the state of the ground earlier last week. “We were meant to play a home game on the third of July, we had to relocate,” Cox said. “It was deemed unfit, we had to move it again this week because it was still no good. “We were told that the work would take be prepared and be up and ready again - no more than one to two weeks. “It has been nearly four (weeks) now and it’s still not at a level to play any high-level football on. “The Dandenong region is diverse with a lot of sports, not being able to showcase AFL in the region is just another kick in the guts,” Cox said. The Rays feel it is unsafe for their own players and are looking on with caution as to what the long-term ramifications might be if one of its potential draftees is to do a serious injury as a result to the ground’s condition. “Where the works have been done - irri22 STAR NEWS
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Players, coaches and recruiters won’’t be driving through the Shepley Oval gates this week, with the ground deemed unsafe for players. 224496 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS gation - the turf has been put back in those spots and it still hasn’t set in properly,” Cox said. “It’s (the patches) shifting and there are mud puddles everywhere. “The turf isn’t fit to play on at under-12 level, let alone under-18 level, because the turf will just shift if you move sideways on it. “Maybe we need to look at other options or another facility, where we are going to get full use of the ground all year round.” Dandenong City Council Acting Director of Business Engineering & Major Projects, Kevin Van Boxtel released a statement on the issues with the ground, revealing the relationship with both clubs that use the facility is of vital importance. “It is important that Council ensures all grounds are well maintained, this includes essential works that will provide benefits for
both football and cricket,” he said. “The window for these works can be small due to finals fixturing towards the end of seasons. In the past these works have been managed successfully with little impact to clubs. “This is done through strong working relationships with all tenants. The works were necessary and were delayed by lockdowns. “Much effort was made to complete the works within a window of the fixture. The relationship between Council and all tenant clubs is important. “This strong relationship has and will continue to provide, important elite pathways for athletes in the region, and physical activity opportunities for the Greater Dandenong community.” It is believed the AFL will be looking into the facility at Shepley Oval.
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Sergei Evglevski has his sights set on the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Our local Olympic heroes By Nick Creely The long wait is finally over, with the Tokyo Olympic Games to officially begin on Friday 23 July. In what has been one of the toughest logistical challenges in sporting history as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage on, there is a sense of unity across the world as athletes congregate and come together. The Australian Olympic Committee has named a 487-person squad, including 261 female, 226 male and 307 debutants. Patty Mills and Cate Campbell will be the Australian opening flag bearers. And - as always - there are talented players within our local region set to make a name for themselves at the Olympic Games. Here are some of our locals from the Casey, Cardinia and Dandenong regions, including from our highly successful local WNBL franchise the Southside Flyers to keep an eye on: HOCKEY Amy Lawton (Emerald) Age: 19 Olympic history: Debut Event begins: Sunday 25 July More: Born in England, the gun youngster moved to Australia 12 years ago and settled in Emerald, before taking up hockey at her local club Casey, before moving to the Southern United. Lawton made her debut for the Australian Under 18 team in 2018 at the Oceania Youth Olympics Games qualifier, winning gold, with the team then placing fifth in the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires. Lawton was named to the 2020 Hockeyroos squad and was named Emerging Athlete of the Year Award at the Australian Institute of Sport Awards. An Olympic debut now beckons for the rising star who is almost certain to excite on the world stage.. TABLE TENNIS Heming Hu (Dandenong) Age: 27 Olympic history: Competed in Rio 2016 (defeated by Hong Kong) Event begins: Saturday 24 July More: The much-decorated Australian Table Tennis champion hailing from Dandenong has learnt plenty of lessons from the Rio games, and enters the Games supremely confident his team can make an impact in the Mixed doubles and Teams event. “Once I come into the match, it’ll be loveall, and anyone can win from there,” he told Star News recently. “Every point that’s won is gold. “It’s a huge honour and a dream come true, especially a second time.” Hu has worked heavily on his mindset during the Covid lockdowns, and he believes it’s been a catalyst for his transformation as an athlete and a person. While it’s been a struggle to compete, and at times train during the pandemic, Hu - who achieved his highest Men’s World Ranking of 66 not that long ago - will be hoping to back
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Rising Hockey star Amy Lawton will represent Australia at the Olympic Games. up his strong recent history at the Australian National Men’s Singles Champion in 2019 with a strong Tokyo showing. BASKETBALL Jenna O’Hea (Southside Flyers) Age: 34 Olympic history: Competed in 2012 London (Bronze Medal) Event begins: Tuesday 27 July More: The Opals captain returns to the Olympic Games for the first time since the successful 2012 London Games, with the Southside Flyers superstar set to have a massive say on proceedings for the Aussies. Originally from Traralgon, O’Hea first joined the Dandenong Rangers (now the Flyers) in 2005, before another stint from 20112014. She has been with the Flyers since 2019, where she won the WNBL championship in 2020, her third overall. It’s safe to say her legacy is already secured. She is an Australian basketball champion who will be desperate to add yet another glittering medal to her already impressive collection. Leilani Mitchell (Southside Flyers) Age: 36 Olympic history: Competed in Rio 2016 Event begins: Tuesday 27 July More: Mitchell grew up in the Washington state city of Richland on the west coast of the US, but has an Australian background with
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her mother born in Australia, giving her the chance to represent the Opals. Mitchell is a seasoned world traveller in the basketball fraternity, and in 2020 made her imprint on our local region by being a huge part of the Southside Flyers’ WNBL championship, where she was named as grand final MVP, and also won the Golden Hands Award. She had a previous stint with the Dandenong Rangers in 2013/14, which was her first season in Australia. The star guard - much like her skipper O’Hea - will have a huge say on how deep the Opals can go. SHOOTING Laetisha Scanlan (Berwick) Age: 31 Olympic history: Competed in Rio 2016 Event begins: Thursday 29 July More: The Berwick local has been a star ever since her career started at the age of 15, competing in the 2016 Rio Games to finish fifth overall in what was a hugely promising debut on the world stage. She has won various gold medals in Commonwealth Games and World Championships and will enter Tokyo with plenty of confidence and success behind her. “I’m setting my sights firmly on Tokyo 2020, there’s some unfinished business for me after the Rio games, and I can’t wait to get stuck in,” she told Star News Group in a previous interview. Laetisha is a bona-fide Australian champi-
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