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Beaconhills College student Ruby Thornton-Mackay has been chosen to perform at Top Class for VCE Dance. Picture: SUPPLIED
Dancer takes centre stage Ruby Thornton-Mackay’s 13 years of dance training has paid off, being named one of the best students who undertook VCE Dance in 2021. Ruby has been selected to perform at the Melbourne Recital Centre later this month as part of Top Class VCE Season of Excellence, managed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The season presents 11 concerts by
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outstanding VCE performing arts students who have completed; Music Performance, Music Investigation, Music Style and Composition, VCE VET Music Industry, Dance, Drama and Theatre Studies. Ruby said she was grateful to have received the honour of performing her skillsbased dance solo which she choreographed as part of her extermination for the subject last year. Read more on page 2
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their own organisation. The foundation currently has an annual grants process and is required to give back four per cent of its assets. If approved by the board, the foundation will only give out to Cardinia based organisations. Mr Thomas said once the changes are approved, the foundation will be able to operate at a whole new level. “It will mean we can make a difference to Cardinia organisations through our grants process,” Mr Thomas said. “There was an argument that we were spreading ourselves too thin and this will hone us in to a smaller territory. “Cardinia is growing at such a rapid rate so we can concentrate on some significant projects that really can make a difference in the community.” Cardinia Shire Council will provide financial support to the foundation for the first five years, with the goal to grow the foundation to a point where it will be able to run on its own.
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Changes are being made to the Casey Cardinia Foundation, which will potentially be known solely as the Cardinia Foundation. The foundation is making the decision to transition to a Cardinia-only body to help strengthen not for profit organisations in the community. Director Paul Thomas said the board has yet to approve the new direction that will transform the foundation. “Throughout the pandemic, like most organisations that are philanthropic, the foundation has had little to no opportunities to carry out fundraising - we have continued our grants process so the funds have been going out, but we haven’t really had monies coming in because our fundraising was mainly through events,” Mr Thomas said. “We took the opportunity to go through a strategic review over the last couple years. “The review indicated we need to fund the organisation properly to ensure we’re able to fundraise to the level we need to, and ultimately give out significant funds to the community. “We will have significant support from the Cardinia Shire.” Cardinia Shire councillor Jack Kowarzik said it was important to continue to provide the foundation with financial support. “By reinvigorating the foundation we can work with philanthropists in the community. “With the completion of this strategic review, it would be short sighted to wrap up the foundation.” Casey joined the foundation in 2013 but is choosing to make an exit as they reevaluate their focus and undergo changes within
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Dancer is top of her class By Shelby Brooks A Beaconhills College dancer is being recognised as one of the best in the state after receiving outstanding results in VCE Dance last year. Berwick campus year 12 student Ruby Thornton-Mackay will perform her 2021 VCE skills-based dance solo in Top Class- part of the VCE Season of Excellence, managed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The season presents 11 concerts by outstanding VCE performing arts students who have completed; Music Performance, Music Investigation, Music Style and Composition, VCE VET Music Industry, Dance, Drama and Theatre Studies. Ruby said she was excited to have been chosen to perform at the Melbourne Recital Centre on 16 March. After study scores came out last year, Ruby then had to perform her solos again to the judging panel who ultimately decided who would perform at Top Class. “It was really lovely to get the call,“ she said. “I am grateful and appreciative that I am able to express myself in this art form in a school and educational environment.“ Her solo showcases her choreography and artistic abilities as well as her strength, physical and technical skills. Ruby has undertaken dance classes for 13 years at a ballet school and is currently a member of a Melbourne youth based contemporary company. Ruby is hoping to pursue a career of contemporary dance with the Sydney Dance Company after she finishes Year 12 this year. A delighted Ruby also said she was very thankful for the help of her teacher and Head
Ruby practised hard last year while she was in Year 11 to achieve top results in VCE Dance.
Ruby is hoping to pursue a career in dance beyond Year 12. of Performing Arts at Berwick Campus, Tracie Eastwood. “I am very grateful for all the hours Ms Eastwood invested, it definitely wouldn’t have been possible without her help”, Ruby said.
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We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings. We’re also building the Metro Tunnel and upgrading our roads to make traveling around Melbourne quicker and safer. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
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Pet shelter hold-up terror By Cam Lucadou-Wells An ex-reservist soldier who tied up and threatened to shoot a terrified worker as he tried to break out his pet cat from an animal shelter at Cranbourne West has been jailed. Tony Douglas Wittman, 25, from Langwarrin, pleaded guilty at the County Court of Victoria to charges including aggravated burglary, common law assault, perjury and false imprisonment. He told he police he had a “brain meltdown” and “switched into army mode” after being told over the phone he couldn’t pick up his missing cat from The Lost Dogs Home shelter until the next day. On the night of 11 January 2021, he packed a black mask with a white skull print, an imitation flashbang, imitation firearms, cable ties, a tomahawk, a hunting knife, three ammunition magazines, a torch, wire cutters and a pet carrier. Dressed in military style clothing, he cut a hole in the perimeter fence and entered the pound about 10.20pm. Wittman approached and pointed his imitation gun at a worker as she drove in for her overnight on-call shift. She described Wittman as wearing “full mil-
itary style clothing” and bearing a “rifle” like a SWAT team member in a movie. “If you do as I say and listen to me, I won’t shoot you,” Wittman told her. She pleaded to him: “Please don’t shoot me, I have a two-year-old boy”. Wittman marched her inside and asked her where the cats were. Scared he would harm the cats, she said she didn’t have keys for the area. Wittman pointed the gun with his finger on the trigger. He threatened to shoot her several times if she didn’t comply. He ordered her on her knees as he tied her hands behind her back with cable ties. In what he later described as a “tactical withdrawal”, Wittman left via the hole he cut in the fence. He discarded his military clothing and weapons in bushland. After five minutes, with her hands still tied, the worker managed to call her manager, her partner and triple-0. “Help me, there’s a man with a gun, call the police,” she told her manager. A security worker found her crying, shaking and struggling to stand. She told police that she was “terrified this person will come back or try to find me”. He was “so aggressive and cold towards me I hon-
estly thought he was going to shoot me and the animals”. She was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms such as flashbacks and nightmares. She has been unable to return to the work she loved. In sentencing on 25 February, judge Duncan Allen said the worker’s victim-impact statement described her “abject horror and fear” while being “tormented” and “tortured” by Wittman. “You unequivocably changed her life.” Police were called after Wittman returned to collect his cat the next day. He initially denied that he broke in the previous night, and perjured himself with a false written statement. He later confessed when police found evidence that he was out until 11.23pm that night. “I had a brain meltdown… I tac’d-up and I breached the perimeter of the Lost Dogs’ Home and I went searching for my cat,” Wittman told police. “The only thing I really treasure in this world is that cat and it was taken away from me. “And through anxiety, I acted irrationally and I didn’t think about the consequences of my actions or the fallout or – by what happened. I was only thinking about saving my cat because my cat has saved me from killing
myself so many times.” Wittman said he didn’t have any intention of harming the worker, and “thought it best to make a tactical withdrawal”. “I could imagine she’d be scared s***less and she’d be having nightmares for a long time … I really hope they give her counselling that I never got. “The original plan was to sneak in … grab my cat … get the f*** out … not engage unless absolutely necessary.” Judge Allen said Wittman’s offending – “as serious as it is and as horrific its impact on its victim was” – was not motivated by personal enrichment. He also noted Wittman’s early guilty plea, no prior criminal convictions, genuine remorse, mental illness and a possible autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. His PTSD was linked to suffering serious, criminal childhood abuse. He said the community was best protected by Wittman continuing psychological and psychiatric treatment after his release supervised by parole. Wittman was jailed for up to six years, including a minimum non-parole period of three years. His term includes 410 days served in pre-sentence detention.
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A computer-generated image of the woman seen inside that vehicle at the time of the offence.
CCTV released from August arcade fire Security vision from the Pakenham arcade fire in August last year has been released by police, as new information surfaces about the arson attack which destroyed several businesses. The new vision shows four offenders force entry to the Centre Court Arcade on Main Street Pakenham, before setting fire to a tobacco store inside around 1am on 3 August 2021. Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for the public’s assistance to identify the unknown offenders in the Pakenham attack, as well as two other incidents targeting tobacco stores across metropolitan Melbourne. The series of fires at tobacco stores in Pakenham, Deer Park and Patterson Lakes caused more than $4 million in damage to businesses. The second incident police are appealing for information about saw two offenders force entry to a tobacco store on Station Road, Deer Park, about 3.15am on 7 August, 2021.
The offenders poured an accelerant inside the store before igniting it, causing an explosion which resulted in one of the offenders catching fire. On this instance, the two primary offenders were seen getting out of light-coloured SUV. A second light-coloured vehicle, believed to be a Holden Astra, was also seen at the scene and the female occupant of that car is believed to have been acting as a lookout. There was a significant gap between the second and third incident which took place on 9 February 2022. On this instance two offenders attended a shopping centre on Thompsons Road, Patterson Lakes, in a light-coloured Volkswagen Amarok 4WD with a canopy. The offenders forced entry to a tobacco store and ignited an accelerate causing a large explosion which resulted in one the offenders catching fire. Investigators believe the offenders who
caught fire in the Patterson Lakes and Deer Park incidents would have likely sustained significant injuries and required medical assistance. This series of fires has cause significant community impact to local businesses with significant damage not only to the targeted stores but neighbouring businesses as well. Police are releasing CCTV from all three incidents as well as an image of a Holden Astra, believed to be similar to the “look out” vehicle from the Deer Park incident. Investigators are also releasing a computer-generated image of the woman seen inside that vehicle at the time of the offence. Anyone who recognises this woman and vehicle, witnessed any of these incidents or can provide information on the identity of those involved is urged to come forward. Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
The bomb squad has cleared a suspect package that was taken into the Pakenham Police Station Thursday evening, 24 February. Officers were evacuated from the building around 5pm after a victim of a number plate theft brought in a backpack he found with his vehicle, Senior Detective Colin Beard told the Star News. Detective Beard said it appeared the bag had been left behind by the offender on the car’s side mirror. Officers were not let back into the station until around 8.30pm once the bomb squad had cleared the backpack of any possible threat, Detective Beard said. A spokesperson for Victoria Police said package that was left unattended at the counter was assessed and rendered safe by the bomb squad, with the surrounding area cordoned off as a precaution.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I love comics, the circus, festivals, carnivals and markets. What are you most passionate about? Getting everyone I know away from their TV screens and into a live theatre or music venue as often as possible. Support the arts! What do you love about what you do? My job is incredibly social which suits my personality and I get to fundraise for an incredible organisation (Australian Red Cross). Who is the best person you’ve worked with? My beautiful friend Sandra who volunteered for Red Cross at our Bentleigh store. She was so sweet and kind and any time I walked in the door, she would greet me with a beautiful hug and I could just feel the incredible love she had for me and I know she would feel the same from me. She and I had an incredible connection and I miss her dearly. She passed away a couple of years ago. What is your most memorable moment? My first Burning Man Festival at Black Rock Desert in Nevada in 2016 where after a night out exploring all the art installations and incredible spaces, I was riding my bike back to my camp, completely lost and feeling the happiest I had ever been. What would your last meal be? My mum’s homemade pizza. It’s incredible! What was your favourite subject in school? Drama, of course. What event past or present would you like to witness? The first landing on the moon (with my own eyes and feet – I need real proof). Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? My dad (who has passed away) and my mum and sister so we can all have one last dinner together.
THREE … Reducing waste Sunday 6 March is Clean up Australia Day. Here’s three easy ways you can reduce waste.
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Australian Red Cross area retail manager Chris Drossos with volunteer Pauline Sinfield. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? Listening to an artist I’ve recently discovered named Von Sell as well as Inner City because I’m just about to see them live at WOMADelaide. Watching Euphoria on Binge and reading Thor The Accursed Graphic Novel. How would you describe your fashion sense? Compromised. Have you had a pet that has made an impact on your life? My friends George and Monica had a dog named Max who was the loveliest creature on earth and helped me overcome my intense
phobia of dogs. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Incredible toasties (I’m not a cook). Where is your dream holiday destination? Space! What were you like as a kid? Chatty. What is your favourite colour and why? All bright colours because they make me happy! Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert? Definitely an extrovert.
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Zahra, a community champion for VicHealth, spoke passionately about the need to assimilate culturally diverse people into society. Picture: SUPPLIED currently reviewing the different funding tiers and will consider applying for any appropriate ones to provide further support to our young residents,” said Mr Coldham, director of community life. The council supports VicHealth’s #ThisGirlCan initiative, encouraging young women and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to participate in sport through working with local personal trainers or physical activity to conduct free physical activities.
Council’s youth services also have a multicultural youth officer that supports the engagement and participation of culturally and linguistically diverse young community members and provides partnership to multicultural agencies. The council provide interactive programs and recreational activities and the youth team runs events to engage young people in the City of Casey. The Casey Youth Services Network meets on
a bi-monthly basis to “provide network members with an opportunity to network, share resources and information, strengthen referral pathways, promote services and advocate for youth in the Casey Community,” according to Mr Coldham. Youth information centres throughout the municipality are open for people aged 10 to 25 years old. For more information, visit casey.vic.gov. au/youth-events
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Singaporean migrant Zahra Jali believes more needs to be done to help culturally and linguistically diverse young people settle into society. Now 21, Zahra arrived in Australia aged 15 and living in Cranbourne said the cultural differences from her Malay and Singaporean ethnicities made it difficult to partake in community activities and events. “I thought that I wasn’t properly assimilated into society,” Zahra said. “Even though I found solace in being around people that have the same religion to me, I thought it would be more beneficial to be exposed to people not from my community as well and not from my religion and I didn’t have that kind of opportunity when I moved to Australia when I was 15 years old so I was pretty secluded from the Australian culture.” The isolation caused Zahra to feel stigmatised and she is calling on people to gain a greater respect for each other’s cultures to corrode preconceived prejudices. “It’s important for people of another culture need to get to know others so they don’t feel alone,” Zahra said. “We fear the things that we do not know, so if we share knowledge about the kind of culture we are, the people we have, I’m confident that people will grow more understanding and concerned of each other, and the first step is using food or sport as a positive catalyst. “As much as we can come up with these ideas, we do need the help of councils and governments to fund these initiatives so we can finance it now and for the future.” Art is Zahra’s safe haven where she feels she can express her true self. “It’s the calming activity that allows me to freely be myself and allows me to get to know my friends in the same safe space together. “Art has become a treasure to me and can for people who are feeling alone as well and feel that art has that safe space to it that allows them to speak as well.” She became aware of sporting and other activities on offer in Australia through ‘expansive research of the internet’ but believes these opportunities for social interaction should be better advertised to the multicultural community. Now a community champion for VicHealth, she is strongly endorsing the Jumpstart! Program which seeks to create a healthier future through hundreds of community-led food, art and play initiatives for young Victorians after being hit hard by Covid-19. Jumpstart! was launched on Tuesday 15 February to create a healthier future for young people via VicHealth. Seventy-one percent of young people say staying socially connected has become one of the most important issues for them during the pandemic, while 76 per cent say having food close to home is important and 69 per cent say poor access to sports or activities near home hinders physical activity. Jumpstart! is the second major investment delivered through VicHealth’s future healthy initiative. Future Healthy is investing $45 million in new programs over three years to support people aged up to 25-years-old reconnect socially and safely, enjoy good food and get active. Find out more and apply at vichealth.vic. gov.au/funding/Future-Healthy-Jump-Start Applications close Thursday 17 March. As a community champion, Zahra is helping shape the solutions needed for people to lead healthier, happier lives. “We’ve discussed what our generation has done to help each other and help lead a healthier future so the initiative itself helps you believe you are the leaders of a generation and we are the ones that can shape a better community for our younger generations,” Zahra said “We discuss social issues that are happening now and what we think the next steps to solving it are but we do need support from council to bring these ideas to life.” More about the actual initiative The City of Casey said it would be open to supporting the Jumpstart! Initiative. “VicHealth’s JumpStart! initiative aims to build vibrant communities by creating hundreds of community-led food, art and play initiatives for young Victorians, whose lives have been hard hit by COVID-19. Council is
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People urged to sign up for Clean Up Thousands of Australians nationwide have already signed up for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March, but more people are urgently needed to address the country’s current waste crisis. Clean Up Australia chairman Pip Kiernan said it’s more important than ever to get involved with Clean Up Australia Day. “Our environment is experiencing the impact of the pandemic,” Ms Kiernan said. “We’re seeing a huge surge in single-use plastics and unprecedented numbers of face masks, takeaway coffee cups and food packaging littering our footpaths, parks and beaches. “There’s no better time than right now to show that you care. While we have been encouraged by the strong interest from communities right across Australia, more rubbish is entering our environment by the day, so we need everyone to get involved. “For every little bit that we all do on Sunday March 6, we are showing that we care and that we all have a role to play in protecting the environment around us.“ Registration is easy, and all community-based participants receive a free Clean Up kit, containing gloves and bags and other resources, with packs for individuals, families or groups available. If you can’t join a Clean Up, Ms Kiernan urges Aussies to make a donation to Clean Up Australia. All funds raised through donations are allocated to educational resources and clean up materials provided free of charge to community, school and youth groups across the nation, all year round. Schools Clean Up Day will be on Friday 4 March.
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Concerned by the number of South Sudanese girls entering the justice system, a youth worker has developed a program to help steer the young women down a more fruitful path. Tempest Alphonse, from the Centre for Multicultural Youth, created the My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) program designed to empower girls aged 15-19 from the South Sudanese community build connections, make positive life choices and contribute positively to the community. MSK will be run out of My Place Youth Centre Pakenham for girls across the wider South East. Tempest engaged young girls from the South Sudanese community, as well as their parents, to work out how to best deliver the program. “Pre-Covid-19, we had an over representation of girls from the South Sudanese community entering the justice system,” she said. “In the South Sudanese community, older girls look after the younger siblings and help out the mothers a lot in the households. “The concept of My Sister’s Keeper is to have that older female mentor for these young girls; a sister they can relate to. We’ve been through what they’ve been through and hopefully we
Jeffah Thabach and Tempest Alphonse from Centre for Multicultural Youth. 269266 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS can help them see there are other ways of dealing with things.” The program will see the mentor and mentee participate in activities and outings as well as skills based learning like budgeting, cooking and leadership. “We want them to see if they are directed in another path, their lives are really going to be
successful,” Tempest said. “If there are people supporting them and activities to keep them busy, maybe even if they get work as well, they can really have a fruitful life. “They have the heart but situations can be challenging.” MSK will begin in March this year. For more information, head to cmy.net.au pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Stirring trouble By Mitchell Clarke It was the initiative that dished up smiles during lockdown, but now a decrepit looking Spoonville site in Pakenham is providing anything but joy.
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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The ACE (Aiding Casey Education) Foundation, which helps students in the City of Casey to overcome challenges with their educational pursuits, is hoping to expand to assist every student in the Cardinia Shire. The foundation provides support to school kids in need across Casey through meal replacement drinks for kids who attend school without breakfast, hardcover books for preps and the provision of glasses for vision-impaired students. Chair Leon Shapero established the ACE Foundation in 2014 and has worked in Cranbourne as a GP obstetrician since 1987. He said government funding was required to realise his dream of helping kids in need throughout Cardinia. “There’s plenty of crossover between the two shires so the idea of applying these programs to the kids of Cardinia is very appealing,” Dr Shapero said. “If we want to assist otherwise unknown vision-impaired kids in their education, then it shouldn’t stop at the City of Casey. “The idea of extending that locally was always my vision and as a sister shire, it just makes sense.” The ACE Foundation is a not for profit which exists solely on donations and has no administrative costs, which means every cent goes towards helping local kids. The foundation currently spends about $100,000 in Casey annually, and expects covering Cardinia will cost $135,000 per year. Mr Shapero said with interest already gathered from people in Cardinia, all that was
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Jackson from Year 7 Beaconhills College tackles the obstacle course at Gembrook’s Gilwell Park. Pictures: SUPPLIED
Camps back on track School camps are back in full swing at Beaconhills College and students couldn’t be happier. After two years of disruptions due to pandemic lockdowns, the College’s Beacon Explorers began running activities late last year in preparation for the return to overnight camps in term one. Beacon Explorers programs give students challenging experiences to help them discover, develop and achieve their potential and encompass all outdoor, global and co-curricular programs from the Early Years to Year 12. In February, Berwick Campus Year 7 students were excited to head out to Gembrook’s Gilwell Park for three days of mountain bike riding, an adventure course, hiking and canoeing. Students particularly loved the water activities, exploring and their downtime at night with bush movie nights and popcorn. “It is so good seeing kids back out here, it’s the best feeling,” said Beacon Explorers’ outdoor education coordinator Peta Lawler. Children in Grade 3 enjoyed a day camp at Gilwell Park late in term three, based around the theme of reconnecting, wellbeing, fun and foundation, with a focus on reconnecting after a challenging lockdown period. Hudson Foord, Year 4, loved being in the great outdoors again. “It felt great because we had just been in Covid (lockdown) and last year we didn’t get any camps or excursions,” he said. “I learnt how to be part of a team and that slow and steady wins the race. I had so much fun and am looking forward to more camps.” With the pandemic still impacting some of Beaconhills’ traditional international trips, the Beacon Explorers’ team has been busy devising a range of experiential options for students throughout the year. This year’s camps will include destinations such as The Grampians, Jindabyne/Canberra, Anglesea, the Great South West Walk near Portland, Bright and Mt Buffalo, with a huge range of activities and challenges – from hiking to abseiling and kayaking, with a focus on leader-
Hudson foreground, Kaiser background, both Year 4 this year, at Gilwell Park. ship, environmental care, community service and Indigenous culture and history. Head of Beacon Explorers Sam Maddock said the team was mindful that students had spent months in lockdown and had missed some of the skills they would normally have gained in the past two years. But he pointed to a review commissioned by the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV), which has outlined the growing body of evidence that time spent in nature is good for us – physically, mentally and emotionally. The RBGV review sought to better understand and harness global studies on the relationship between nature, health and wellbeing. It cited research exploring the impact of nature experiences for children, showing that access to green space not only “facilitates healthy development in childhood, but also provides long-term health benefits through adulthood”. There was also evidence that green space was linked to reduced problematic behaviour and reduced risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the review said. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
WHAT’S ON Cockatoo Country Market The Cockatoo Country Market are hosting their annual twilight market on Saturday 5 March. There will be free entertainment, food trucks, market stalls, local musicians and a family friendly atmosphere. Time: 3pm-8pm. Location: Alma Treloar Reserve.
Come and Try Day The Casey Warriors Rugby League Club will be hosting a Come and Try Day on Friday 11 March. Coaching staff will be present. People are encouraged to bring running shoes and a water bottle to the free event. Location: Casey Fields.
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Narre Warren and District Family History Group Dennis Frank founder of Fallen Diggers will be the guest speaker this month. Dennis believes that it is important that our men lost on the battlefields of war are found and dignified by having their name inscribed on their headstone. Fallen Diggers have so far identified 37 missing soldiers on the WW1 battlefields. One of those soldiers is 6987 Private Charles Arthur Eacott of Longwarry. Join us and hear how Fallen Diggers came to be formed and the work they are doing to identify the missing. To book in to attend the talk Wednesday 9 March 2022 at 8pm at the Casey Complex 1/65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne, or join the talk via zoom or for further information please contact our secretary via email secretary@nwfhg.org.au
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Cook4Cald Bollywood Workshop Cook4Cald is hosting five Sundays of free community events starting 6 March. Each week a new workshop will be on offer. A Bollywood Dance Workshop will be on offer this Sunday, run by two people trained in traditional Sri Lankan and Indian dance styles. Location: Clyde Hall, 30 Railway Road, Clyde. Reach out to admin@cook4cald.org with any questions. An open social group at Cranbourne West Community Group for anybody wanting to meet new people in the community. This takes place every Wednesday from 10.30-11.30am and bookings are not needed.
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New Vogue and Old Time Dance The dancing mornings run by the Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club take place from 1-3pm each Tuesday and from 7.30-11pm on the fourth Friday of every month. It takes place at the Senior Citizens Hall – 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne. Call 0432 107 590 for more information.
Lakeside market Pakenham The market will take place in front of the Cardinia Cultural Centre with a selection of gourmet food and drink trucks, live music and local makers stalls including: fashion, homewares, art, pet products, baked goods, plants and more. The market is held on the third Sunday of every month. This month, it will be held on Sunday 20 March from 10am-2pm.
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On Tuesday 8 March, the world will come together to recognise International Women’s Day, highlighting the social economic political and cultural achievements of women around the world. Casey Cardinia Libraries has chosen to recognise the day with a series of events highlighting women’s empowerment at their facilities including a Self-Esteem and Body Confidence for Teens Workshop at Doveton, and a Womens’ Health for Dari Speakers information session at Hampton Park. Chief Executive of Casey Cardinia Libraries Beth Luppino reinforced their commitment to the cause. “Casey Cardinia Libraries is proud to support International Women’s Day 2022,” Ms Luppino said. “This year we celebrate with events on women’s health, body confidence and self-esteem. “Our libraries continue to develop and promote the strength of women in our community and to support a gender equal world.” Michelle Lam is a certified life coach from Glow Life Coaching and a Doveton local who will be running the workshops at the Doveton library. She said that the aim of the program is to address the struggles that teenage girls experience in a safe and non-confrontational environment, such as body-image issues and low self-esteem. “I’m here to show them that they don’t need to change who they are or look a certain way to feel beautiful, “ Ms Lam said.
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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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A show with a difference By Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society President Noelene King The weather, the entries, the support and the outcome could not have been better for the 2022 Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society livestock and pavilion event, which was held over the last weekend in February when we staged the judging of many of the traditional events usually held at our annual show. The craft and cooking arrived Friday and was judged Saturday, and the show jumping fraternity rolled in on Saturday for two full days of exciting competition. The poultry arrived Saturday morning as did sheep, dog flyball and the cattle started arriving mid-morning for an afternoon workshop. The junior handlers and heifer show was followed by traditional judging on Sunday along with the goats who enjoyed being judged under the shade of the trees. Whilst, as a society, we chose to respect the safety of our exhibitors with regard to Covid-19, it was evident by the enjoyment felt by exhibitors that we had made the right decision. Thank you to the freemasons who carried out Covid-19 checking on the gates and to the many committee members who worked to bring the weekend together with setup and pull down. We had non-committee people working to ensure our success and many stewards and judges who came to officiate. We hope you enjoyed the live streaming of some of our events and thanks to Leigh from Tech Support Melbourne and Alex Stojan and team, and you happily view the photos that are still to be uploaded over the next couple weeks. Margaret Boon, our Secretary, and Sonia Leahy, our Treasurer, worked very hard in the lead-up to the weekend and must be thanked for the huge effort they both put in. We had life members travel down from northern Victoria to work at Akoonah Park during the week and members of the Akoonah Park Committee of Management and the Dandenong Show Society all helping to ensure we held a great event. Our many sponsors are to be thanked for their continued support and how much we appreciate their input. The committee is now working towards a successful open horse show on Monday 14 March. Entries are open and the schedule can be downloaded from our website berwickshow. org.au. We can only hope 2023 will see us work toward a Berwick Show with all the traditional competitions and attractions which we host on behalf of our exhibitors and the people from the City of Casey and beyond.
Belinda Egan accepts the award for Supreme Dairy Exhibit presented by Karen Chipperfield.
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Show jumping at the 2022 Berwick Show.
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Best Exhibit Megan Macalpine. Picture: ALEX STOJAN
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Mike Vallence, left, with winners Andrew and Tash Pollard, along with Dorothy Vallence.
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Explaining Covid to kids While we’ve been living in a pandemic for almost two, children begin to notice changes at different ages. And while we are about to move into Covid-19 normal, there are still outbreaks and isolation periods kids need to understand. Kids who were babies when the pandemic first came in are now starting to talk and take much more notice of what is happening around them. And those who were toddlers when it begun are now at kinder or primary school and learning to live with remote learning at times. It’s important to try to limit the confusion
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Shop local at Roylaines You can’t beat shopping local. Roylaines has been in Pakenham for almost 30 years, operated by the same owners throughout that time. Darren and Jennie Spargo have the experience and knowledge to solve any problem that customers bring in. Roylaines is Pakenham’s original photo store. Founded on preserving memories, the store offers a variety of ways to do so, from mugs to calendars, canvas prints to cushions. It can be challenging to get your pictures off digital devices these days, but never fear - Darren and his team will be able to help. The store offers a framing service that can cater to anything that you need framed: tapestries, Diamond Dots, photos, footy jumpers and even cricket bats. . If you can find it, they can frame it! As a Jaycar Authorised Reseller, Ro-
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Powering up in Pakenham There’s a battery for every application at Battery Zone. The independent local store supplies batteries for everything from watches to trucks, forklifts, farm equipment, laptops, and more. And if they don’t have it in stock, owner Charlie Carter says he can source it for you. That’s the benefit of shopping with a local, independent company! It’s been a tough 12 months for retail, but Mr Carter said he’s glad that his customers have remained loyal throughout the pandemic. He’s picked up new clients too, and not just in Victoria - his online sales have travelled as far away as Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia.
As more of us head out for a post-pandemic road trip or caravanning holiday, Mr Carter urged customers to check and replace their caravan and boat batteries. If you’re unsure, pop in to the store and he and his knowledgeable staff will help you out. Battery Zone’s staff are highly trained in installation, checking and testing batteries, as well as the latest battery technology to suit all types of vehicles. Battery Zone is currently looking for franchisees throughout Victoria - get in touch with Mr Carter for more details. Find Battery Zone at 3/206 Princes Hwy, Pakenham. For more information or to shop online go to batteryzone.com.au or phone 5940 1364.
Rock ’n’ roll with Suzie Rockn’ Suzies dance classes are now in their 19th year teaching at Pakenham and Cranbourne. Pakenham classes are held in the library complex on the corner of John and Henry streets. The Cranbourne class is held at the Senior Citizens Hall on the corner of Codrington Street and the South Gippsland Highway Both nights offer beginner and advanced rock ‘n’ roll classes open to all with no partner required. The program also includes a special class at the end of the night for partners only to learn some of the different styles associated with
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Lioness open arms By David Nagel The Pakenham Football Club women’s team is a proud representative of its town and is looking for a new breed of players to share that wonderful experience with during the 2022 season. The Lions women’s team began its journey in 2018, finished runners up in 2019, before Covid had its overwhelming impact over the last two years. It has left the Lions with a solid core group of players, but with ample opportunity to see some fresh faces represent the club this season. The Lions have a new president, Derrick Brown, a new women’s coach, Rick Stalker, that are keen to see the women’s program thrive over the next few years. “The Pakenham Football Club is fully supportive of the women’s team and we’re committed to seeing it grow into something much bigger now, and into the future,” Brown said. “Pulling on the Pakenham jumper is something I did proudly in my playing days and it’s great to see our women’s team enjoying that same experience as well. “We’re looking forward to a very exciting year and getting more players and volunteers to come down and be involved in women’s football. “It’s a great club, we’ve got new facilities opening soon…so it’s a great time be involved.” Stalker, who has great experience as a coach, said players of all levels are welcome to jump on board. “My coaching philosophies are built on building from the ground up, getting the basics right, and that can be taught to players who have played lots of football…or never even touched a footy before,” Stalker said. “Once we get those skills right, across the board, we can improve as a team.” Stalker said the team aspect of football is something that is very important to him, and an aspect of the game that should never be underestimated. “Just watching the girls jog a lap, or doing a drill together, you can see the team spirit building and that’s what football is all about to me.
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The Pakenham Women’s football team is hoping to share the experience of pulling on the famous Picture: SUPPLIED jumper with some new faces this year. 270353 “Some of these girls never even knew each other before they started playing football. “It really is a great way to build friendships and to really feel part of something special. “Just come down to training. “New players will be welcomed with open arms and encouraged to learn at their own pace.” One player who has experienced the learning process over the last couple of seasons is Donna Monckton, a mum, who only began her football journey last year. “It’s something I should have done a lot earlier,” Monckton explained. “Last year was my first year playing football and I learned so much about the game and I can’t wait to learn even more about it this year. “You rely so much on your teammates when you run out on the ground and that helps build some really strong friendships. “Hopefully more players can jump on
board and share the experiences that we get to enjoy.” Monckton said she is enjoying Stalker’s coaching style. “Rick has been fantastic and taken us right back to basics,” Monckton said. “He has so much experience and knowledge about the game and my handball and kicking skills have already improved so much under his coaching. “His coaching suits players who have never played the game before, but his knowledge is also helping improve the senior players who have been here since the start. “It would be great to get more players to the club who are keen to learn and enjoy.” The Pakenham women’s team train on the main oval at Toomuc Reserve, at 6pm on Monday and Wednesday nights. New players can simply come down to the club on those nights or contact coach Rick Stalker on 0408 053 117.
Top tungsten titans set for a showdown By David Nagel The Snipers have sent a message to the rest of the teams in the South West Gippsland Darts League (SWGDL) after a thumping win over the previously undefeated Rebels. The Snipers are now one of only two unbeaten teams – alongside Just Social – after outplaying the Rebels 11-4 in a one-sided shootout on Tuesday night. Paky One is also a team to watch out for after it survived a nail-biting finish against the Warriors, winning 8-7. Shane from Paky One proved a valuable member of the team, throwing a maximum 180 in his team’s narrow victory. Ant, from the Warriors, produced a 121 check-out in his team’s loss. Just Social proved too strong for Gembrook, with Pez showing his class with a season-high 158 check-out in a dominant 12-3 win. And Middels have tasted their first victory of the season after a hard-fought 8-7 victory over the Mud Rats. Some big games are coming up over the next two weeks with the game between Snipers and Just Social, at the Cardinia Club on Tuesday 8 March, set to be a beauty. ROUND-3 RESULTS Paky One 8 def Warriors 7, Just Social 12 def Gembrook 3, Middels 8 def Mud Rats 7, Snipers 11 def Rebels 4. NEXT TWO ROUNDS Round 4 – Tuesday, March 1, 7.30pm Snipers v Paky One (Cardinia Club), Just Social v Middels (Kooweerup Hotel), Warriors v Mud Rats (Cardinia Club), Gembrook v Rebels (Cardinia Club). Round 5 – Tuesday, March 8, 7.30pm Middels v Pakenham (Middels Restaurant), Snipers v Just Social (Cardinia Club), Mud Rats v Gembrook (Cardinia Club), Rebels v Warriors
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Garrod Hanen is president of the South West Gippsland Darts League. Enquiries can be directed Picture: SUPPLIED Hanen’s way on 0447 267 868. 270335 (Railway Hotel – Warragul). SEASON BESTS Most Tons 20 – Dean (Snipers), 15 – Thom (Rebels), 14 – Aaron (Snipers), 13 – Shane (Paky One), Jerome (Rebels), 12 – Noel (Paky One), 11 – Troy (Just Social), 10 – Terry (Just Social). 180’s Troy, Liam, Shane (Round 3). 100+ Peg Outs 158 – Pez (Just Social), 151 – Thorne (Rebels), 121 – Ant (Warriors), 117 – Shane (Paky One), 104 – Troy (Just Social), 100 – Tim (Snipers).
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Incentivise to return to Pakenham By David Nagel Caulfield Cup winner Incentivise will return to the care of Pakenham trainer Peter Moody after the horse’s breeder and former trainer Steve Tregea recently removed himself from the ownership group. Tregea was unhappy with the condition Incentivise was in after the horse returned to his Queensland property for his summer spell. “Steve had his own reasons why he wasn’t happy with how Incentivise was managed by Peter Moody after the Melbourne Cup and I think as his previous trainer and an owner, we need to respect that,” said part-owner Ozzie Kheir said. “He is entitled to his opinion and acted the way he thought was best for Incentivise and as the managing owner by returning him to Queensland for his rehab. “I don’t think it’s uncommon to have disagreements when a trainer is training for another trainer’s horse. “From my perspective I thought Steve did an amazing job in Queensland prior to transferring him to Moody but I also think Incentivise results under Peter speak greater than words. “From my experience I loved the journey Incentivise has given myself, the fellow owners involved and the racing industry over the course of just a short period. “For the good of the racing industry let’s hope he returns to his best and continues to stamp himself as one of the most elite horses to have raced over the middle/staying trips in Australia for some time.” Kheir will manage the ownership of Incentivise, with him and his partners waiting on results of scans before deciding where the horse will kick off the next phase of his career. But Kheir confirmed he will stay at the Moody stable in Pakenham. “Incentivise will return to Peter Moody once he gets his all clear on the scans due in the next week or so,” he said. “At this stage, we are unsure if Incentivise will continue to spell in the Queensland winter or return to Victoria.” pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Lions lock in a home final By David Nagel Barring an absolute miracle – Pakenham (8/135) will host Cardinia (115) in a cut-throat semi-final on March 12 after the Lions ground out a pressure-packed victory over the Bulls at Gunton Oval on Saturday. The Lions would need to lose heavily we’re talking massively - against Merinda Park this week, and the Bulls would need to inflict the same sort of damage on Cranbourne Meadows for the two teams to reverse their ladder positions. The Bulls, after winning the toss and sending the Lions into bat, struck early when Lions’ opener Rob Elston (0) tried to pull a shortish delivery from Dwayne Doig (1/18) – playing his first Premier Division game of the season – and the Lions were 1/0. The Lions two best batters, skipper Dale Tormey (46) and Chris Smith (38), then rectified the early damage with a clearly best-ofthe-day 85-run partnership. Smith knocked one ball over the fence, but it was mainly hard work and finesse, and hitting the occasional bad ball to the fence that propelled the match-winning partnership. But as quickly as the Lions were on top, they were behind the eight-ball again as the reigning premiers made their charge. Lachlan (3/28) and Nathan Volpe (2/7) turned the game on its head with the Lions losing their grip – and 6/26 along the way – to bring the Bulls right back into the contest. Tormey, Smith, Zac Chaplin (1), Sean
Pakenham opener Rob Elston departs the scene after being trapped in front by Cardinia’s Dwayne Doig on Saturday. 270044 Picture: ROB CAREW Gramc (0), Jack Anning (1) and Jason Williams (17) were all back in the sheds in the equivalent of a blink of the eye. It was only some late runs from Paddy Lawson (14) and Tom Brennan (9 not out) that saw the Lions post anything like a competitive score in the end. Lawson (1/27) then struck early, removing Cardinia’s dangerous opener Alex Nooy (6), before Travis Wheller’s (8) horror run continued when he was run out by Elston. The Lions had a sniff, and when Brennan (3/23) had Bulls’ skipper Jake Prosser (21) caught by Gramc, we were in for one hell of a contest.
The Lions just kept taking wickets at regular intervals, with Gramc (2/27 off 8) supereffective in the absence of Troy McDermott, while Jason Williams (2/13) bowled superbly during his six-over spell. The Bulls were soon 7/82, with a 25-run stand – the highest of the innings – between Leigh Paterson (19) and Lachlan Volpe (12) giving them a glimmer of hope in the final overs. But when Tormey (1/5) bowled Jack Bacon (1/5), the Lions had won a classic and basically locked away a home final. It’s a great achievement from Pakenham, who never lost its confidence and belief after
a 0-3 start to the season. Tooradin (7/243) is just one step away from winning the minor premiership after the Seagulls ‘big-three’ dismantled Clyde (94) at Tooradin. Skipper Cal O’Hare (88) and Tom Hussey (43) were instrumental with the willow, while Russell Lehman (77 and 5/21) was extraordinary with both bat and ball. Dylan Sutton (2/5) and Brad Butler (2/17) were also important for the Gulls, while number-11 Liam Bennett (23 not out) saved the Cougars from utter embarrassment. Kooweerup (175) star Chris Bright (69) led the second-placed Demons to victory over Merinda Park (8/166). Bright, Cody Miller (30) and Steve Dillon (26) set up the victory despite some great bowling from Cobras’ Tyson Bertrand (4/34) and Josh Phillips (3/25). Dustin Peebles (53 not out) and Phillips (27) battled hard for the home side…but the Demons were too strong. And Ravi Kodithuwakku (129 not out) has continued his amazing season, smacking a glorious century in Carlisle Park’s (2/198) epic run-chase victory over Cranbourne Meadows (6/196). Kodithuwakku and Teddy Fonseka (56) put on 171 for the second wicket to hunt down the Rebels with 12 overs to spare. Rebels’ skipper Sunny Paul (63 not out) and Pardeep Singh (43) combined to put the runs on the board for their team.
Beaconsfield Green win close one against Harkaway BDTA RESULTS SATURDAY OSBORNE SHIELD Beaconsfield Green 2 4:31 v Harkaway 1 2:25, Narre Warren 0 0:14 v Beaconsfield 3 3:36, Blue Upper Beaconsfield - Bye. Rubbers 1 Berwick Blue 2 5:48 v Narre Warren 1 3:43, Beaconsfield 1 3:35 v Berwick White 1 3:32, Cranbourne 2 4:30 v Harkaway 1 2:24. Rubbers 2 Berwick 1 2:25 v Bunyip 2 4:32, Beaconsfield 0 0:17 v Drouin 3 6:36, Cranbourne – Bye. Rubbers 3 Officer 2 5:44 v Cranbourne 1 3:35, Pakenham Wash-Out v Berwick, Harkaway - Bye. Rubbers 4 Beaconsfield Red 3 6:36 v Pakenham 0 0:5, Cranbourne 3 6:36 v Beaconsfield White 0 0:6, Fountain Gate v Officer (Missing results). Rubbers 5 Bunyip Red 3 6:44 v Bunyip White 0 2:35, Officer 2 4:32 v Beaconsfield 1 3:34, Pakenham - Bye. Section 1 Harkaway 1:25 v Sandhurst 7:44, Narre Warren North 8:48 v Cranbourne 0:7, Berwick – Bye. Section 2 Berwick White 6:47 v Narre Warren North 2:34, Beaconhills (Pak) 7:45 v Berwick Blue 1:13, Sandhurst 2:26 v Narre Warren 6:43. Section 3 Pakenham 5:38 v Clyde 3:33, Cranbourne Blue 4:39 v Narre Warren 4:33, Narre Warren North 8:49 v Cranbourne Gold 0:27. Section 4 Narre Warren 2:24 v Pakenham 6:44, Beaconhills (Pak) Wash Out v Upper Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield – Bye. Section 5 Berwick White Wash Out v Narre Warren North, Cranbourne 8:48 v Berwick Blue 0:20, Clyde 8:48 v Gloucester 0:18. Section 6 Berwick White 5:38 v Pakenham 3:30, Cranbourne 4:45 v Berwick Blue 4:36, Narre Warren South 5:36 v Beaconsfield 3:28. Section 7 Cranbourne 4:39 v Clyde 4:36, Narre Warren North 5:35 v Narre Warren 3:24, Sandhurst – Bye.
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Players, coaches, umpires, volunteers and administrators are all in the running to win some Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS big prizes from the AFL this year. 241242
AFL rewards registrations Every Australian woman, man, girl, and boy who registers to play, coach, umpire, volunteer or administer community football has the opportunity to share in more than $370,000 prizes as part of an AFL push to get people back to their local clubs and NAB AFL Auskick centres across the country. As part of the AFL’s $50 million investment to support community football, the AFL has launched a Golden Rego Giveaway to encourage all Australians to get involved in the game and is offering more than 1,100 prizes worth over $370,000 for anyone who registers to be part of a community football club or NAB AFL Auskick in season 2022. Thirty-four major prizes are on offer, including a Toyota Kluger AWD Grande Hybrid for one lucky community football participant aged 18 and over, whilst one community football participant aged 17 and under will win a money can’t buy experience with a 2022 Toyota AFL Grand Final package. State and Territory prizes will also be available, with $7000 in cash awarded to two community football participants in each state and territory, while one club and NAB AFL Auskick centre in every state and territory will have the chance to win cash prizes for their club. Hundreds of minor prizes generously donated by 30 AFL corporate partners will also be given away as part of the initiative, including gift cards, holiday vouchers, live experiences, gift packs, and equipment. AFL Executive General Manager Game pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
Development Rob Auld said the Golden Rego Giveaway was a great opportunity to support the return of community football. “The AFL is committed to doing everything we can to help community football get back on its feet, and the Golden Rego Giveaway is just one of the ways we are encouraging people of all ages and abilities to return to football in 2022,” Mr. Auld said. “We know community sporting clubs across the country are the heartbeat of many local communities, so we’re excited to see Australians dust off their uniforms and get involved in our game, whether that be as an umpire, player, volunteer, or coach.” AFL Executive General Manager, Customer and Commercial, Kylie Rogers said the support from the AFL’s corporate partners has been extraordinary. “The support from our corporate partners throughout the last two years has been incredible, so to have so many of them get involved in the Golden Rego Giveaway is a testament to their commitment to supporting Australian Football from the grassroots to the elite level,” Ms. Rogers said. “I’d like to thank our valued partners for their support of this great initiative, as we continue to work together to help our game bounce back bigger and better in 2022.” The Golden Rego Giveaway is now live and available to all players, volunteers, coaches, umpires, and officials who register for season 2022 by April 1. For more information and a list of prizes, please visit https://play.afl/afl-golden-rego
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The junior players of the region produced some great shots in BDTA action on the weekend. 258775 Picture: ROB CAREW Section 8 Upper Beaconsfield Wash Out v Sandhurst, Lang Lang 1:14 v Officer 7:43, Fountain Gate - Bye. SUNDAY Section 9 Berwick 5:43 v Beaconsfield 3:32, Cranbourne 2:21 v Narre Warren 6:42, Beaconhills (Pak) 6:45 v Officer 2:25. Section 10 Pakenham 4:32 v Tooradin 4:36, Officer 0:11 v Berwick 8:48, Fountain Gate 2:25 v Clyde 6:41. Section 11 Berwick Blue 8:48 v Pakenham 0:12, Cranbourne 5:42 v Berwick White 3:27, Beaconsfield – Bye. Section 12 Berwick 6:38 v Beaconsfield 2:26, Cranbourne 5:44 v Officer White 3:36, Officer Blue – Bye. Section 13 Berwick Blue 5:35 v Sandhurst 3:29, Narre Warren 7:45 v Berwick White 1:24, Fountain Gate – Bye. Section 14 Doubles Officer 0:12 v Clyde 6:36, Narre Warren South 1:18 v Narre Warren 5:35, Berwick - Bye. Section 15 Doubles Cranbourne 1:15 v Upper Beaconsfield 5:34, Gloucester 2:23 v Berwick 4:32, Narre Warren - Bye. Section 16-Doubles (4 team section) Narre Warren South 5:34 v Officer 1:14, Sandhurst v Tooradin (Missing results).
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