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Triumph for Tooradin Tooradin Cricket Club finally turned talent into triumph on Saturday with the sensational Seagulls ending a nine-year drought in the WGCA Premier Division. Led magnificently by skipper Cal O’Hare - and riding the wave of a magnificent man-of-thematch performance from gun all-rounder Russ Lehman – the Seagulls prevailed in a classic grand final contest against 2021 champions Cardinia. For premiership players from 2013, like O’Hare, Tom Hussey, Aaron Avery, Steve Hamill and Dylan Sutton, the win ended a frustrating run of outs since they triumphed against Merinda Park that year. Relief...utter relief, it was etched on their faces as the celebrations began. Tooradin players celebrate with family after their premiership win over Cardinia on Saturday. 274235 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Qadiri honoured By Marcus Uhe Founder and chief executive of Bahktar Community Organisation Bassir Qadiri has won the Inclusive Volunteering Award at the 2021 Victorian Volunteer Awards at a ceremony at Government House on Friday 25 March. Bakhtar Community Organisation is a charitable, non-profit and first Afghan-Australian secular organisation based in Victoria, providing assistance to a diverse range of community members many who are disadvantaged, isolated or marginalised. Mr Qadiri and Bakhtar did a mountain of work in 2021, helping to settle more than
2000 Afghan refugees who arrived in Australia through providing interpreting services, counselling, care packages and temporary accommodation, and delivering 26,000 culturally appropriate meals to evacuees in temporary accommodation. They also assisted hundreds of community members with their visa applications, coming at a crucial time as the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August. Mr Qadiri said he was shocked to receive the award. “I was not expecting it,” Mr Qadiri said. “I was sitting there with so many personali-
ties that have contributed over 20 years. “To have my name announced was a huge surprise and honour.” Mr Qadiri attended the ceremony with his wife and some volunteers from Bakhtar, and following the event they went out to dinner in the city for a low-key celebration. “People who were in the room that I didn’t even know were talking about Bakhtar and the contribution and the difference that we made. “That was a surprise. I didn’t know how big the contribution we made during Covid-19 was.” “This is very first achievement for Afghan-
Australian community, Australia wide. “It gives us more encouragement and motivation to be involved in the community and keep doing what we are doing.” Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Anthony Carbines paid tribute to all of Victoria’s volunteers who have continued to selflessly help others in our community through the pandemic. “Congratulations to the winners and thank you to the many volunteers who form the backbone of our community – whether it’s delivering essential welfare services, providing social support or caring for our environment.”
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Top businesses honoured By Marcus Uhe The Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce have gotten back into the swing of things after a difficult couple of years for the business sector by holding the ‘Love Your Local’ business awards on Thursday 24 March. The event was held at Kelly’s Hotel on High Street in the heart of Cranbourne’s business district and recognised those in the area who innovated, survived and thrived during the pandemic. “We want to connect local businesses with each other and the create thriving business community within Cranbourne,” Chamber president Jeremy Dart said. A spread of many award winners and their thoughts can be found on pages 9-11.
Award recipients from the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce’s Love Your Local business awards function on Thursday 24 March. 274088 Picture: MARCUS UHE
Aaron Brown chosen as Liberal’s best bet for Bass Former South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor and farmer Aaron Brown has been selected by Victorian The Liberal Party as its candidate for the seat of Bass at November’s state election. Aaron, a fourth generation Bass Coast resident, is raising two children with his wife Sari and operates a commercial beef cattle enterprise near Inverloch. From 2016 to 2019, Aaron served as a councillor on the South Gippsland Shire Council and was deputy mayor between 2017 and 2018. He resigned in June 2019 before the South Gippsland Shire Council was dismissed by the Victorian Government. Aaron has earned a degree in Agriculture from the University of Melbourne and comes from a family of Liberal politicans. His father, Alan Brown, is a former Liberal member who was the leader of the opposition from 1989 to 1991. “I’m excited to be endorsed as the Liberal Party’s candidate for Bass and to get out and hear people’s issues and ideas to improve our community,” Aaron said.
“Roads in the Bass electorate are a major issue and concern to locals, and I will be highlighting them throughout the course of this campaign. “We have a beautiful region, but Inverloch residents are disappointed that the Andrews Labor Government have done nothing to address the severe coastline erosion of our beaches and dune areas.” The Bass electorate stretches from Inverloch to Pearcedale and Heath Hill and includes Phillip Island and all the farms and towns in between such as Tooradin, Grantville, Kooeweerup and Lang Lang. The largest town in the electorate is the regional town of Wonthaggi. Aaron said he looked forward to meeting with as many Bass residents as possible between now and the November election. “I will be travelling the length and breadth of the electorate to meet with residents and hear their concerns first-hand,” he said. Aaron will be running against incumbent Bass MP Jordan Crugnale, a former councillor and mayor of Bass Coast Council.
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The City of Casey is working to reduce backlog dating back to late 2021. Picture: SUPPLIED
Casey reducing backlog The City of Casey still has a backlog of 480 jobs received between October and December 2021 according to a statement published on its website on Monday 21 March. That number represents a decrease in 494 jobs since the previous update, on Wednesday 16 February. As previously reported, the council received 5200 customer requests for storm and tree-related assistance in that timeframe – greater than 50 per cent of the volume of requests received for the entire 2020/21 financial year. There are more than 2500 parks, reserves and roadsides across Casey and three different contractors are used to maintain the open spaces meaning they are maintained on different cycles. The contractor who maintains parks in Casey’s central area, which includes Lynbrook, Hampton Park, Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Clyde North, and Cranbourne East, has had ongoing staff shortages and delays in importing mowers and equipment due
to the pandemic. Other contractors have experienced similar challenges on a much lower scale. Since February 2022, the council has adjusted its maintenance schedule in the central area and continues to work closely with the contractor to ensure it can get back to maintaining parks and open spaces in line with service and the community’s expectations as soon as possible. With additional resources, the council has completed more than 4440 jobs and said in its previous update that it hoped to resume normal services and programs by the end of February. If you believe that the situation you originally reported has become more urgent (possibility of causing harm to persons or damage to property) or you are unsure if the matter has previously been reported to the council, contact council via the following link: casey.vic.gov.au/contact To report an issue, visit casey.vic.gov.au/ report-issue
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Push for better roads, rail The council is hoping to generate support for an upgrade to the Clyde Road Corridor, which is “the most dangerous and congested north-south connection in Casey”, and an upgrade and extension of Thompsons Road from Berwick–Cranbourne Road in Clyde to Kooweerup Road in Pakenham. In 2019 the Federal Government committed $70 million for the Thompson Road Extension between Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Cardinia Road in Officer South, however, the funding was retracted and reallocated to higher priority upgrades in May 2021. The State Government’s Major Road Projects Victoria said it has since completed preliminary planning work for the Thompsons Road Extension. “A business case for the project has been submitted to the Commonwealth Government
By Eleanor Wilson The City of Casey is advocating for better road and rail infrastructure in the lead up to the state and federal elections. City of Casey Chair of Administrators, Noelene Duff said the council was seeking support and funding for a range of projects and initiatives based on community feedback and the council’s planning. “As one of Australia’s fastest growing municipalities, we are home to more than 380,000 residents and this number is expected to grow to beyond 549,000 people by 2041 – which will see Casey’s population rival that of Canberra,” Ms Duff said. “That’s why it’s so important that we continue to advocate for critical projects and services that will benefit our community now, and well into the future.”
for consideration,” a Major Road Projects Victoria spokesperson said. The government body said it has also completed planning for the Clyde Road intersections at Kangan Drive and the Princes Freeway intersections, which sits at the top of the Clyde Road Corridor. The plans have now been referred to the Commonwealth Government for funding consideration, after they committed $250 million to the project last May. Casey Council is also promoting requests for an extension of rail services, specifically asking for a commitment to construct the Clyde Rail Link. The link would duplicate the metro rail extension from Cranbourne to Clyde, including new stations at Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Casey Fields and Clyde.
The Labor Government’s 2018 state election campaign included a commitment of $7 million to complete planning for the rail link. Last month a $750 million duplication of the Cranbourne line between Cranbourne and Dandenong was completed, which the Government said would pave the way for the Clyde link. “The Cranbourne Line Upgrade must be completed before we can build the Clyde rail link - that’s why we’ve duplicated the line between Dandenong and Cranbourne a year ahead of schedule,” a government spokesperson said. The council said they also want to see improved digital connectivity for businesses and residents in Casey and continued investment in local community infrastructure and youth mental health support.
Charity house auction raises critical research funds By Marcus Uhe A no reserve charity house and land auction in Clyde North on Saturday 26 March has raised $750,000 for Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. Fairhaven homes donated a new, fully furnished four-bedroom, three-bathroom home on Athenaeum Avenue in the Orana Estate, with the land donated by the Balcon Group. Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision (MRV) is a charity organisation formed by the Riewoldt family, endeavouring to find a cure for Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes (BMFS) through medical research. MRV is named after former St Kilda Football Club captain Nick Riewoldt’s sister, Maddie, who passed away due to complications
of a BMFS called Aplastic Anaemia in February 2015, aged 26, after a five-year battle with the condition. Mr Riewoldt said he was overwhelmed by the support of those involved. “You are continually blown away by the generosity of others when you work in the non-for-profit space and today is no exception, the generosity of Fairhaven and Balcon to donate this beautiful house and land package is absolutely incredible.” To learn more about MRV or to make a donation, head to mrv.org.au/ Nick Riewoldt watches on during the no reserve charity auction to raise vital research funds for Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. 274783 Picture: SUPPLIED
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Fire restrictions eased unseasonably early Fire restrictions have been lifted unseasonably early across the South East thanks to higher than usual rainfall. According to the latest Australian Seasonal Outlook, higher rainfall totals have resulted in below average fire conditions, with reduced fire activity in both grasslands and forests this summer. Much of Victoria will continue to experience average rainfall over the coming months, however, temperatures are predicted to be warmer than normal, particularly in the western parts of the state. The Fire Danger Period (FDP) finished at 1am on Monday 28 March in Cardinia Shire Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council, Casey City Council, Frankston City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council (those portions not included in the area formerly known as the Metropolitan Fire District as at 30 June 2020), French Island, Kingston City Council (those portions not included in the area formerly known as the Metropolitan Fire District as at 30 June 2020), Baw Baw Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council and Latrobe City Council. CFA deputy chief officer, South East Region Trevor Owen said the grass and bush vegetation across CFA South East Region, particularly
through Gippsland, has been assessed as safe to relax fire restrictions earlier than normal. “I encourage landholders to take advantage of the current wetter than average conditions and, where safe to do so, reduce the vegetation risk prior to next summer” he said. Mr Owen emphasised the importance of remaining vigilant. “We’re urging everyone to stay safe, whether you’re living in or travelling to high bushfire risk areas,” he said. “Please monitor the conditions on hot, dry and windy days, as we may still see some days of elevated fire risk.” While the Fire Danger Period will come to an end, it is still important that residents check the local conditions are safe for any burn-off they were considering undertaking. “You must register your burn-offs, check
weather conditions and follow local council laws and regulations,” Mr Owen said. “Registering your burn-off ensures that if somebody reports smoke, the incident will be cross- checked with the burn-off register, which will then prevent volunteer firefighters being taken away from workplaces, families and potentially genuine emergencies.” Landowners can now register their burn-off online at firepermits.vic.gov.au. Alternatively, you can register with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) by calling 1800 668 511 or emailing burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au When conducting burn-offs, remain alert and always have resources on hand to extinguish the fire. Keep your burn off safe and legal by checking fire restrictions in your area and always register your burn at firepermits.vic.gov.au, checking and monitoring weather conditions – particularly wind, avoiding unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand, leave a three-metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn, have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading, never leave a burn-off unattended – stay for its entire duration and if your burn-off gets out of control, call 000 immediately. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Better internet promised Cranbourne is one of 54 locations in Victoria set to receive improved internet speeds with upgrades to fixed wireless networks underway as part of the Connecting Victoria program. Over the next two years more than 34,000 residences and around 7700 businesses across 54 suburbs – including Pakenham South, Roxburgh Park, Balnarring, Geelong, Grovedale, Buninyong and Wendouree – will benefit from speeds of up to one gigabit per second - typically 10 times faster than currently available. The Victorian Government announced the $73 million agreement with NBN Co, improving broadband connections with more than
1,000 kilometres of fibre - almost the distance between Melbourne and Sydney. Victorian Minister for the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford said the boost would improve internet connection for households and businesses. “Better connectivity in Victoria is critical in creating more opportunities for jobs, supporting small business and keeping people connected,“ Ms Pulford said. “This project is delivering better internet services for thousands of families and businesses, now and in the future.” Victorians living across our outer suburban, regional and rural areas experience major
connectivity issues, holding back businesses and impacting people’s lives. NBN Co chief strategy and transformation officer Will Irving said the upgrade will make it easier for people to connect with loved ones and work or study from home. “Today’s (Monday 28 March) announcement will build fibre deeper into suburban and regional Victoria, providing more homes and business with the opportunity to access higher speed broadband.” Part of the funding will also go towards Business Fibre Zones where the government is subsiding infrastructure to minimise
costs for businesses. Businesses in these zones can start connecting from April. All fibre funded by the government is due to be rolled out by mid-2024, with some locations being able to connect from mid-2023. The announcement is part of the government’s $550 million Connecting Victoria program to fast-track better connections and build on upgrades launched in August 2021. More upgrades to services across more locations will be announced throughout 2022. To keep up to date, visit vic.gov.au/connectingvictoria
Tribunal overrules council on one metre gap concern By Cam Lucadou-Wells
A double-storey dwelling was proposed to the left of the existing single-storey house on the corner of Kidds Road and Nigra Street, Doveton. Overall, the proposal was a “reasonable” and “modest” response, and not an over-development, Mr Harty stated.
“It will be a change to the existing local housing stock and to the character of the neighbourhood.
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A proposed double-storey dwelling built just one metre from an existing home in Doveton has been approved by the state’s planning tribunal, despite Casey Council’s opposition. On appeal, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal member Christopher Harty ruled on Wednesday 23 March that the 1.156-metre gap between dwellings at 107 Kidds Road was “acceptable” though “not perfect”. “It will allow for movement and a sense of separation.” There was also “reasonable” access to daylight for both dwellings, as well as “satisfactory” private open space. Mr Hendry noted the original brick home and a large canopy tree on the 582-squaremetre corner block would be retained – which helped respect the predominantly single-storey neighbourhood’s character.
“However, I find the extent of change is not significantly at odds with the neighbourhood character of the area. “The proposal will contribute to improving the physical presentation of the local area and help upgrade the local housing stock with embellishments to the existing dwelling and a new double storey contemporary dwelling.” Casey Council argued the gap between dwellings was at odds with the neighbourhood character and blocked access to the sun in both homes. The council stated the proposal didn’t meet Rescode safety, setbacks, daylight access and detailed design. Applicant Mohammad Abdullah argued it was a “modest sized contemporary dwelling” that took advantage of dual street frontages. There were no formal objections from neighbours.
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By Jonty Ralphsmith What are you most passionate about? I’m most passionate about trying to increase connection and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ folk in Casey. What do you love about being part of the Casey Rainbow Community? The amazing people I get to meet - both LGBTQIA+ and allies. Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I got into Australia as a migrant because I know Mandarin/Chinese but I’ve never been able to use it at work. What would your last meal be? Pizza I made at home with lamb and pineapple. What is your most memorable moment? Picking up my Yorkshire Terrier from the breeder four years ago. What was your favourite subject in school? Literature. What event past, present or future would you like to witness? I’d like to witness us getting on top of climate change - actually reducing carbon in the atmosphere and knowing we’re going to manage OK. What six dinner guests dead or alive would you have dinner with? Both sets of grandparents and my parents. How would you describe your fashion sense? Utilitarian. Dream holiday destination? Kakadu. One question you’ve never been able to get the answer to? How do I get on top of everything?
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Cafe is business of year By Marcus Uhe
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Anthony Cheeseman from L’Arte Central Social Enterprise Café and Florist accepting the Local Business of the Year award from Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce president, Jeremy Dart. 274088 Picture: MARCUS UHE surprising little bit because (to us), you just do your job.” Since it was founded in October 2019, L’Arte has hired 18 young people with mental and physical health challenges. Mr Cheeseman, who had experienced trauma and mental health challenges in his family prior to establishing L’Arte, said the business concept was the result of varied experiences and life lessons. “I just wanted to help people in my life that feel they would have suicided. It took me 20-30 years as a journey to find out what I wanted to do.
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“We don’t make coffee to employ people, we employ people to make coffee. “We exist for people and the idea was we give young people that have physical and mental health challenges, participation and training opportunities. “To see them and their parents grow and change is why we do what we do. As part of their employment, staff at L’Arte gain vital hospitality qualifications, allowing them to seek further employment opportunities in the future and add to their resume, where their health battles may have created ‘gaps’, which could be detrimental when applying for jobs.
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“The Government sometimes judge [mental health recovery] on getting a job, so you get a lot of job networks all about making sure you get a job. I was all about getting them out of bed, where they’ve been in their house for 10 years. “If I can get them out of bed and into my cafe, to me, that’s step one. L’Arte Central Social Enterprise Cafe and Florist is located at 2/65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East. To learn more about L’Arte, go to lartecentral.org.au/
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“DIANELLA DOWNS” IS A LARGE GRAZING HOLDING (201.7 HA) EXTENSIVE LAND HOLDING HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE FERTILE SOILS IN THE HEART OF STRADBROKE CONSIDERABLE LAND HOLDING (147.1HA) IN THE HEART OF (144.6HA) OVERLOOKING BASS STRAIT IN LAKE REEVE • Located just 20 minutes’ drive from the City of STRADBROKE
• Set in a private secluded location with spectacular views of the “The island”, Gippsland Lakes, the Ninety Mile Beach/Bass Strait and the Village of Seaspray. • The considerable features of this home include a huge open space area (formal loungeroom, two dining areas and kitchen) taking advantage of the extensive views. • This area features a hand built stone fireplace and is adjacent to the fully enclosed undercover sunroom and extensive verandahs and patios • The master bedroom also takes advantage of the impressive views with a large ensuite and walk-in robe. • Two further bedrooms are a good size and feature built-in robes. • The large billiard room, located at the rear of the home, could be utilised for multiple purposes and is adjacent to the oversized double garage, which provides direct access to the residence. • The decked/patio area boasts a full sized outdoor swim spa and the residence is set in a substantial landscaped garden area. • To complete the extensive features of this remarkable property a large three bay machinery/boat/truck shed provides excellent storage.
• This property has several kilometres of ridgeline overlooking “The Island”, Gippsland Lakes, the Ninety Mile Beach/ Bass Strait and the Village of Seaspray. • 144.6ha (358 acres approximately) of grazing/ cropping land. • Includes a 99 year Agricultural Licence over neighbouring land. • Comfortable Manager’s residence features kitchen/living area, bathroom, three bedrooms and study, north facing timber deck, triple bay colorbond lock-up garage. • Three stand shearing shed. • Machinery shed including workshop. • Hayshed and kidding shed. • Excellent internal and boundary fencing (16 paddocks). • Central laneway and numerous shedding for shelter in each paddock. • Stock & Domestic Bore supplies every paddock via troughs. • Sheep and goat handling yard facilities.
• Total area of 93.03ha (230 acres approximately). • Suitable for grazing, cropping and lucerne growing. • All new fencing, both boundary and internal. • Stock & Domestic Bore on windmill with quality water reticulated to all paddocks. • Subdivided into eight paddocks with laneway access direct to cattle crush and loading ramp. • Old hay & machinery shed. • Land features improved pasture and full access via causeways.
Located in Central Gippsland just 3 Hours from the Melbourne CBD and within an hour of the beautiful Gippsland lakes and the Great Dividing Range, this portfolio is being offered for sale via Expressions of Interest as a whole or in five separate parcels (Lot 1 through to 5) on behalf of DR & MA Nicholls. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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Sale with sealed road frontage. • Extensive shearing and machinery shed (40m x 18m) in excellent condition. • “As new” generator • Four bay hayshed. • Central laneway and subdivided into seven main paddocks (all with dams). • Excellent fencing throughout with sheep and goat handling stockyards. • Adjacent to 147.1ha of farming land (Lot 2 on PS 605255T Nicholls Road, Stradbroke). • Multiple suitable house sites.
• 147.1ha (363 acres approximately) of grazing and cropping farming land • Located just 20 minutes’ drive from the City of Sale with road frontage. • Subdivided into four main paddocks. • Adjacent to 201.7ha of farming land (Lot 1 on PS525735X Giffard Road, Stradbroke). • Multiple suitable house sites.
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The L’Arte Central Social Enterprise Cafe and Florist has won the Local Business of the Year award at the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce Love Your Local Business Awards on Thursday 24 March. The award recognises a local organisation that has demonstrated a large involvement in the community and a great understanding and strength of the local small business market and their industry. L’Arte Central is a non-profit cafe, florist and art space that provides employment, training and participation opportunities to vulnerable and at risk youth. During the pandemic L’Arte made 20,000 chef-inspired meals, which were distributed by local charity groups including We Care Community Services in Lynbrook and local churches to families in the area who were in need. They also delivered flowers, grazing boxes and packaged meals to aged care and retirement villages during lockdowns, and in late 2021 L’Arte partnered with Backpacks for a bright future, helping to give 157 backpacks, drink bottles and lunch boxes to vulnerable kids ahead of the new school year. Director of L’Arte, Anthony Cheeseman said he was pleasantly surprised to take out the award. “We love what we do and I think that when you love what you do, getting recognised by peers is great, because you don’t do it for the recognition,” Mr Cheeseman said. “It’s great to be recognised by your peers in a community that we love. “We were there during Covid-19 and a lot of these guys used to come in. We’re like a light for the community and they know that they can come to us and being recognised by people who have seen that was
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Reward for the Roe family By Marcus Uhe
Brock Williamson (left) was awarded Young Entrepreneur of the year at the Cranbourne Chamber Picture: MARCUS UHE of Commerce Love Your Local Business Awards. 274088
Vision wins While lockdowns and the pandemic had a crippling effect on many small businesses, let alone new businesses, Botanic Ridge’s Brock Williamson’s experience was the exact opposite. Having left his previous job in late 2019, Mr Williamson started The Plant Guy in 2020, a retail nursery specialising in succulents and landscaping materials from his parents’ home in Botanic Ridge as life as he knew it was turned on its head by Covid-19. Little did he know that the upcoming requirement to spend copious amounts of time at home would do wonders for the home improvement market. “It was probably the best thing we did because in the last two years, anything in home improvement, like we sell paint, plants, anything like that, has just taken off,” Mr Williamson said. “A good thing has come out of a very bad situation. “I think people have a lot more pride in their homes now than they did two years ago, particularly with spending more time at home. Mr Williamson’s success saw him recognised as the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Love Your
Local business awards on Thursday 24 March. Born with a green thumb, and asking for hardware store vouchers as a kid while his peers begged for new bikes or gaming consoles, Mr Williamson worked as an apprentice at a plant nursery for nearly eight years before launching his business. Mr Williamson spends between 60 to 100 hours per week coordinating orders, deliveries, online promotions and more, while providing the crucial customer service that he believes separates him from large department stores, along with his wholesale prices. “When I was starting to get into VCAL at school and I was starting to think, where do you want to go with this, how do you want to turn it into a career and I got into production, horticulture and nursery.” “If a customer comes in and they need help or advice to be able to do something, then I can just point at basic products and say “you need to use that for this” etc, or they come in with a photo and say “I’ve got this space,” or “what’s wrong with this?”. “That’s all part of customer service.” To learn more about The Plant Guy, check out his Facebook page at facebook.com/theplantguyvic/
The familial culture and environment provided by Sea Change Conveyancing has seen them named Family Business of the Year at the at the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce Love Your Local Business Awards. Business Director Seanne Roe started Seachange in 2007 and employs her husband Aaron and her two daughters, Ashley and Charlie. But Ms Roe said their bond extends to the rest of the employees too. “Our staff members do become like an extended family for us because of length of time they’ve been working for us,” Ms Roe said.
Seachange Conveyancing specialises in providing a set price conveyancing service for domestic and commercial property transactions. Ms Roe believes being known as a family business within the community went a long way to being chosen for the award. “It’s well and truly appreciated (to receive this award). “Nominations have come from people in the business sector and to be recognised in that field is a privilege.” More information about Seachange Conveyancing and their services can be found on their website at seachangeconveyancing.com.au/
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Rewarding the supporters By Marcus Uhe Community information and Support Cranbourne (CISC)’s work with the community’s most vulnerable and at-risk residents has seen them awarded with The Community Business of the Year award at the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce Love Your Local Business Awards. CISC provides independent, free, impartial and confidential information, referral and support service to all members of the community, and aspires to be a one-stop shop for all associated services and needs, according to president Simon Walliker. “There’s a lot of bravery involved in coming through our doors,” Mr Walliker said. “Having them have to talk to 10 different organisations, as opposed to one organisation, where we can say, ‘we know this guy’, or ‘we know this girl’, ‘we can help you with this stuff’. “It’s more about, over time, drilling down to
some of the key elements. “It’s not just about handing over a prize, it’s more about finding the route of a problem.” Before taking on the role of president at CISC, Mr Walliker was a receptionist, assisting clients when they were at their most vulnerable, walking through the doors for the first time. “It’s not the easiest thing to do. “We have some paid staff but we also have a huge amount of volunteers and our organisation could not run without their support. “They’re an amazing bunch of people and I take my hat off to everyone. “In this year it’s been really amazing how our organisation has been able to adapt, how many other organisations have been able to adapt.“ CISC’s facility is located at 156 Sladen Street in Cranbourne. To learn more about the services they offer, head to cranbourneiss.org.au/ index.html
CISC President Simon Walliker (left) accepting the The Community Business of the Year award. Picture: MARCUS UHE
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Freehand named as the cutting edge of innovation By Marcus Uhe For as long as he can remember, Ajax Fitton has always been fascinated with knives. The Master Bladesmith at Cranbourne’s Freehand Creations received his first pocketknife when he was nine years old and the next year his grandfather was teaching him how to sharpen it. He turned a passion into a profession, starting as a trainee making Japanese hairstyle scissors before coming back to his primary focus of knife-making. On Thursday March 24 Freehand Creations was recognised at the Cranbourne
Chamber of Commerce Love Your Local Awards, winning Innovative Business of the Year for actioning change and investing in themselves. “We were looking at hiring a couple of people just as Covid-19 hit,” Mr Fitton said. “We decided that instead of hiring people, we would invest in equipment and machinery. “It’s all relatively technical stuff but we’ve changed the processes and created a highervolume that we can produce at similar quality, for less money. “It’s been all about technical advancements and delivering more bang for buck.”
Along with making his life a lot easier, customers have proven to be the big winners of the technical investments at their Cranbourne workshop, according to Mr Fitton. “To start with we were very much a craft thing where we would pay $400-500 for a knife. “We’ve got that down to only $200-300 for a knife but we still maintain the same quality for our range.” To learn more about Freehand Creations head to freehandcreations.com More award winners will be profiled in next week’s Cranbourne Star News.
Ajax Fitton from Freehand Creations accepting the Innovative Business of the Year award. 274088 Picture: MARCUS UHE
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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.
Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”
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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way
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Vandals hit riders By Marcus Uhe
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The Casey BMX Club was left heartbroken after vandals caused almost $12,000 worth of damage to their newly-upgraded BMX track last week. The track was reopened on Monday 21 March following recent upgrades worth $25,000, however, over the following days, the hard work was recklessly spoilt by motorbikes and remote control cars, tearing-up the granitic sand and glue and leaving behind dangerous trenches on the surface. Adding insult to injury, the alleged perpetrators posted footage of their callous acts on social media, which was seen by Casey BMX
Club president Scott Memery. “It’s pretty disheartening,” Mr Memery said. “There’s no bigger disappointment when all that hard work and money goes into it.” The works were funded through club memberships, canteen sales, race meetings profits and contributions from the City of Casey. Mr Memery said the damage included trenches up to one metre long and 60 millimetres wide, which created a safety hazard for the club’s 100 members and other riders, and put the club’s ability to host competitions in doubt, going forward. “If the damage is bad enough, we don’t even get to use it.
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“We’ll repair it ourselves but the problem is, we can’t keep repairing every week. “We’re volunteers and it’s unsustainable to expect volunteers to do that. We have a life. “We need it to stop.” While the track is currently open to the public, Mr Memery said the club was consulting with the City of Casey on potentially establishing permanent fencing to limit access to just club members in a last resort to look after their asset. Temporary fencing was erected at a cost of $1400 to the club in order to keep the offenders out, however, they still managed to break through. “We were left with no option. If they keep getting on the track and ruining it, there’s a point where it’s not sustainable for members and volunteers. “It affects the public and BMX community and their ability to use the fantastic venue City of Casey have given us. Manager of active communities at the City of Casey Angie Peresso said council was working towards finding a solution. “Council is liaising with the Casey BMX Club and Victoria Police to determine the best options to prevent unauthorised motorised vehicles from getting on to the track, while still allowing BMX riders to access the track freely,” Ms Peresso said. “Over the past few months motorbikes have been getting on to the Casey Fields BMX track and causing significant damage to the track which will cost more than $12,000 to repair. “Signs at the venue clearly state that no unauthorised motorised vehicles are allowed on the track, however this is being ignored by motorbike riders who are showing no regard for the track surface, their own safety and the safety of others using the track.” Police said they are aware of the alleged incidents and have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged two men and a woman following an incident in Doveton on Sunday 27 March. Police were called to an address on Scarlet Drive about 2.30pm on Sunday, following reports three people were allegedly trying to force their way into a property. They were unsuccessful, and a firearm was discharged into a door before all three fled the scene. The two occupants of the house, a man and a woman, were not physically injured. Police yesterday executed a search warrant at a residential address in Berwick, and with the assistance of the Special Operations Group, arrested the trio. A vehicle, a firearm, ammunition and two homemade firearms were subsequently seized by police. A 36-year-old Melbourne man, a 26-year-old Berwick woman and a 36-year-old Yarraville man were all charged with attempted aggravated burglary, conduct endangering life, conduct endangering serious injury, prohibited person possess firearm and reckless discharge a firearm into a premises. All three were remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 29 March. Anyone with information about illicit firearm activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.com.au cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Winning duo riding high By Joy Ringrose Equestrians, Billy Raymont and his wife Tess, have been enjoying a lot of success this year, most recently in the Port Phillip Showjumping Club Grand Prix, and the Shepparton World Cup Show. Billy was out of action recently, having suffered two cracked ribs in late February, so Tess took over his two top horses, Anton and Black Jack IXE, as well as competing her own horse, Alwynds Valero in the Port Philip Grand Prix at the Lang Lang Showground. Against an elite field she brought all of these horses home for a place, winning the event on Anton, placing second on Black Jack, and coming fifth on Alwynds. Tess hails from Tooradin and now lives with Billy in the Queensland town of Coonan. Although not fully recovered, Billy entered Anton and Black Jack IXE in the Shepparton World Cup Qualifier, the first of the 10 World Cup events that will be held this year. The first WC event was held at the grounds of the Northern Victorian Show Jumping Club (NVSJC). Having not held a World Cup competition there for a number of years, there was much excitement about being back at these wonderful grounds for such an important event. A total of 24 combinations, lined up to tackle the David Sheppard-designed course and of these, five were able to record a clear first round, the fastest of which was by Billy Raymont and the majestic looking stallion Black Jack IXE. His other entry, Anton, had the second fastest clear round. In the second round jump-off, the second last combination out, Billy Raymont and Anton went double clear, and with a scorching time of 54.61 seconds, got to to the top of the leaderboard. There was only one rider left to come who could take the win from Raymont and that was Billy himself.
Billy and Tess Raymont with the spoils of victory. After a short break to let them warm up, Billy Raymont and Black Jack IXE entered the arena in front of a crowd silent with anticipation, however, for this combination, it was not to be. A rail down saw them end up on a total of four and with a time of 61.08 seconds, so they had to settle for sixth. This made Anton the overall winner of this event. The bay, nearly 19-yr-old, warmblood Anton, owned by Michelle Clarke of South Australia, is still in peak form. Billy describes An-
ton as a freak, because of his incredible speed and accuracy over the biggest of jumps. When he first came to Billy nine years ago, Anton was a very easily spooked horse that hated jumping over water, and would stop before jumps at the slightest distraction. After a year of building his confidence, in 2014, Anton moved up to sixth place in the Golden Grand, a scale of the best show jumping horses in the nation. By 2016 he was in second position, and by 2017 he had reached number one, winning the three first World
Cup Qualifiers in a row, in a spectacular year of jumping. This qualified Billy to compete overseas in the World Cup finals in Paris where, against the best in the world, he came ninth in the Grand Prix there on Oaks Redwood, his other 2017 World Cup entry. Billy and Tess are currently planning another European venture. On the Pacific League 2022 World Cup leaderboard Billy Raymont sits at number one, and Tess Raymont is at number 10.
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Discover a great school By Chris Black, Principal Discover what St. Peter’s College can deliver for your child’s/ren’s secondary education. 2021 was once again a difficult year for a whole host of reasons, and when you add onto everything else the need to decide on a Secondary School for your child, this decision could have easily been put aside for a better time. I would now like to personally invite you onto Campus for one of our Discovery Evenings.
ACT NOW! YEAR 7 2023 AND 2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN The 21st Century learner will need a skill-set of: critical thinking, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively & creativity. St. Peter’s College strives to provide opportunities for our students to engage and excel in all of these areas. YES IT’S A BIG DECISION When selecting a secondary school for your child, you need to feel confident in not only what that school can deliver in Year 7, but how
the school can provide a stimulating learning environment across the six years. It’s a big decision. Our desire is for students to run excitedly through St. Peter’s College gates to commence their secondary schooling as a Year 7 student, and walk out at the end of Year 12, with confidence, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of positivity about their future lives. We are a proudly Catholic community with a focus on Christ at the centre of our learning. Servicing both the Clyde North and Cranbourne residents, we are committed to continuous improvement and have a strong focus
on the development of the whole person, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. It takes a village to raise a child. It is a wellused statement. I invite you to attend our Discovery Evenings where you will witness how this statement comes alive at St. Peter’s College as together we strive to develop the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world. I look forward to meeting you at one of our evenings. Book online at stpeters.vic.edu.au or phone our Registrar Wendy Height 5990 7777.
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2023 & 2024 applications now being accepted. There are very limited vacancies now available for 2022 enrolments STUDENT LED TOURS Are held on Fridays or we can organise a Private Tour time to suit you and your family. Your place to attend can be secured via our website home page. Book A Tour icon at www.stpeters.vic.edu.au CONTACT Did you know all of your enrolment requirements can be completed online? Contact our Registrar Mrs Wendy Height through our website Enrolment Enquiries Form or visit our website Enrolments pages that are tailored to guide you through the process of Researching and Applying for enrolment. www.stpeters.vic.edu.au “Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world” Our desire is for students to run excitedly through St. Peter’s College gates to commence their Secondary schooling, and walk out at the end of Year 12 with confidence, a sense of purpose, and feeling positive about their lives.
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Avreet (left) and Amrit wore traditional dresses to celebrate their culture.
Aver and Joyce (front) performed a traditional dance from the Cook Islands. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Samoan food on offer.
College unites in harmony St Peter’s College celebrated Harmony Day at their Cranbourne and Clyde North campuses on Tuesday 29 March. Harmony Day provides a forum to promote and celebrate inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all, regardless of cultural or linguistic background and united by a set of core Australian values. These themes were evident on the day when the St Peter’s College communities celebrated the wonderful diversity that lies within. Students wore national uniforms or cultural outfits and performed dances from a variety of cultures. College principal Chris Black spoke in glowing terms of the way students have embraced the day. “Harmony Day provides us with the opportunity as a community to celebrate the richness which comes with a culturally diverse community like St Peter’s College,” Mr Black said.
“The theme of Harmony day is everyone belongs. At St Peter’s College, every day, in every way, we continue to strive to honour that same theme.” VCAL students provided cultural food options from around the globe, highlighting the richness of cultural diversity, such as Year 12 student, Viera, who prepared and shared food from his Cambodian culture. “Everyone contributed and worked as a team to provide the various food items,” Viera said. “The best thing was we had fun doing it!” St. Peter’s College Year 11 student Terri complimented her classmates’ catering. “Everybody enjoyed the inclusiveness of the day and the food was great!” Star News photographer Stewart Chambers attended the celebrations to capture the sights sounds and smells of the event.
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Opening a Can of Worms By Elle Cecil Bunjil Place is excited to welcome the Wharf Revue: Can of Worms to the theatre to showcase the political satire on Thursday April 7 at 8pm. Navigating topics such as coronavirus, the Prime Minister and other politicians, this crew of creative masterminds will have you giggling for hours after the show. Made up of Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott, the Wharf Revue team is glad to welcome back Amanda Bishop to the crew. Created, written and performed by this star team of four, you’re in for a real fun ride as you enjoy 90 minutes of hilarity. Show content contains strong language and adult themes, so younger audiences are not advised to attend. This is an Open Captioned Performance, where audiences can read what is said and heard throughout the production. Captions are displayed with screens on the stage, where the text is always in view and cannot be turned off. Tickets to the show are $45 for adults and $39 for pensioners, seniors and full time students. Bunjil Place is located at 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. For more information on this show and others upcoming, visit www. bunjilplace.com.au.
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Luxury lifestyle for dogs Homeowners are no longer the only ones who can enjoy beautiful resort-style living at Lifestyle Communities. Thanks to the company’s latest innovation, their furry friends can now be primped, preened, groomed and cleaned in style at free self-service dog wash stations available in all 22 Lifestyle Communities across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Pet owners can wash and groom their precious pooches whenever they want. Each station comes with everything needed to shampoo, condition, blow-dry and flea tick protect pooches in just 10 minutes. Lifestyle is hoping that by introducing the dedicated dog washes, it’s replaced the laundry sink, shower and the garden tap to wash your pet which has always usually meant that the pet owner gets just as bigger wash as well! “At Lifestyle we have always loved pets and have had doggy parking posts outside all our clubhouses since we started nearly 20 years’ ago” said James Kelly, who is the co-founder and managing director. “We have also embraced being pet friendly with dog walking groups, doggy bag posts and wellness events for pets”. “Within each community we make it truly pet-friendly and focused on providing a community where pets thrive and prosper with their wonderful owners.” For Lifestyle Communities’ homeowners like Michelle, the new dog wash facility is like having a private groomer in the neighbourhood but better, because it’s completely selfservice and free. “My nearest dog wash is 7 km away, so it’s very convenient to have one just two minutes’ walk away,” says Michelle. “Nutmeg (my dog) is into everything and being able to give her a
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Within touching distance. Cardinia players get set for the national anthem.
Tooradin captain Cal O’Hare watches one through to the keeper.
Celebrations were in full swing at Tooradin on Saturday night after the Seagulls won their first topflight premiership since 2013. News photographer STEWART CHAMBERS was on hand to capture all the thrilling action…and joyous celebrations, after the grand final victory over Cardinia.
Glorious win for Seagulls
A tight-knit flock of Seagulls.
Cal O’Hare with his kids Sonny and Ollie.
An excited Owen Johnstone gives premiership player BJ Parrott a huge lift.
Dylan Sutton is very happy with the Seagulls’ win.
You beauty! Russ Lehman celebrates after catching Cardinia captain Jake Prosser. 274005 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
Tooradin icon Barry Freeman soaks up the premiership win.
Daughter Charlotte with her premiershipwinning dad Aaron Avery.
Tom Hussey with his daughter Hazel.
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WHAT’S ON Attention Budding Creatives We have the event for you.OPEN MIC NIGHT hosted by Josh Earl, an award winning comedian!! This is your chance to show us your theatrical, spoken word, or comical talents. Book now to PERFORM or be part of the audience. LAUNCH Friday 8 April 7-8.30pm and will take place the second Friday of every month at Pakenham Library. Head to the Casey Cardinia Library website to book or find out more: events.ccl.vic. gov.au/event?id=8135
Family Fun Event Bring your family along and grab a coffee while the children enjoy some free fun activities. There will be free face painting, a coffee van, sausage sizzle and more. For more information, call 9781 6710. The event is run by Anglicare and will take place on Friday 1 April from 2-5pm at ParentZone Hub on Army Road.
Voices of Casey The Voices of Casey will hold a concert in May. It’s not too late to become a member of this group of singers. We are a soprano, alto, tenor and bass (SATB) choir and sing stunning songs and have a lot of fun in the process. Why not come and see for yourself? We practice each Monday during School terms at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village, 57 Gloucester Ave, Berwick from 7– 9.30pm. For further information contact Paulien on 0412 741 195.
Games Club People of all ages are being encouraged by Casey City Council to get down to Cranbourne West Community Centre and play different board games. The Games Club takes place every Friday until 2 April from 1-3pm.
Rotary are holding a Holden Show on Sunday 3 April. Picture: SUPPLIED
Line Dancing Come along for a fun morning of line dancing 9:30am-12noon each Monday. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Enquiries 0499 910 729.
Old Time and New Vogue Ballroom Dance Come along for a fun afternoon/evening of OldTime and New Vogue dancing: Tuesday 1-3:30pm. Every 4th Friday of each month 7pm-11:30pm. 2nd Sunday of every month 1pm-5pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Ph: 0432 107 590.
Carpet Bowls Come along for a fun afternoon of indoor Carpet Bowls 12:30-3:30pm each Saturday and Wednesday. Bowlers must sign in before 12:30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Ph: 0432 107 590.
Green Living Festival Come along to this FREE event and learn all
about sustainable living in Casey! With over 20 stallholders and entertainment-focused on environmentally friendly products and services, kick start your green living journey. Attendees will have the opportunity to test drive a Hyundai electric car and get up close with reptiles and there will also be a native plant giveaway, kitchen caddy giveaway, advice on making your home energy-efficient and more. Location: Bunjil Place, Narre Warren. Time: Saturday 2 April from 10am-3pm.
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Dandenong All Holden Car Show The Public are welcome to attend the event from 10am. It will take place at Greaves Reserve until on Sunday 3 April until 3pm and is run by Rotary Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills. Contact Martin for more information: 0409 900 616
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Harewood Heritage Day The event will feature local historic displays, traditional trades and craft demonstrations, food stalls, vocalists, dancers, landcare, vin-
tage cars and machinery and more. Entry costs $10 for adults, $5 for concession and $25 for a family of two adults and two children. People are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite local historic character. The event will take place on Sunday 3 April from 10am-3pm at 3300 South Gippsland Hwy (next to Tooradin airfield).
Cranbourne and District Garden Club Come along, meet new people and join us for afternoon tea. The group meet at High Street, Cranbourne at 1.15pm every second Thursday of the month year-round. Next meeting: 14 April. For more information, call Julie on 5995 1420.
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Swans one step from glory By Tyler Lewis Casey-South Melbourne is one win away from breaking a 54-season drought. The Swans have won three premierships – 1952/53, ‘59/60 and ‘67/68 – and is just 100 overs away from adding a fourth. The meteoric rise of the Swans has been mesmerising, considering since it became Casey-South Melbourne in 2006/07, the Swans have made finals on three occasions before this summer. In fact, the Swans have won as many games in a row as they have ever won in a season as Casey-South Melbourne. Will Carr’s men recorded their ninth successive win over Richmond – the last team it lost to – to secure a grand final berth at the weekend. With the return of Ashley Chandrasinghe (22 off 37), he and Luke Manders (67 off 107) were straight back into their usual work, adding 44 before the loss of a wicket. Besides Manders, the Swans battled to have a player capitalise on a start. Harrish Kannan (18), Dev Pollock (15), Luke Shelton (26) and Ruwantha Kellapotha (13) all managed to get in, but none were able to go on, as the Swans posted 192. Admittedly, Carr was a bit displeased the Swans were unable to reach 200. “I mean we would’ve preferred to have a two in front of the number,” he said. “We felt 190 odd was a total our bowlers could defend if we bowled well as a unit and were supported well in the field. “We felt we had enough to still stick to the game plan, and the guys executed accordingly. “That was the message (at the break), nothing changes for us with the ball, we identified a couple of key wickets in there side. We felt if we could keep them under control, that it would have a bigger impact on them. “It was about keeping things pretty simple and basic.” The Tigers have a similar game plan in a batting sense as the Swans, get off to a wicketless start before cashing in with some hitters later on. Young Richmond pair Shobit Singh – a former Swan – and Yash Pednekar – a product out of the DDCA – have been a platformsetting pair consistently throughout the year, and the price of their respective wickets is always high. But, as he has all summer, Nathan Lambden collected an early wicket to give the Swans
He has done it again! Kellapotha has claimed a bag to guide the Swans to the big dance. 259762 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS some early hope. He snared Singh (16 off 33) to bring in the dashing Jake Fraser-McGurk. As 35 other batters have this year, FraserMcGurk departed as a result of the control from Kellapotha. The young Victorian’s fiery departure sparked a flurry of wickets for Kellapotha and Casey-South Melbourne, as the Tigers swiftly went from 1/47 to 8/114. Kellapotha – quite comfortably the story of the season – collected another handful of wickets at a low cost, capturing 4/32 off 8.5. The crafty leg-spinner now has accumulated 36 wickets at 15.08, with an economy of 3.38 – even more astonishing when considered he rarely comes on to bowl with no wickets on the board. And while Carr is continuously impressed, proud, and in awe of Kellapotha, he is never surprised. “Not overly surprised, he was just terrific again,” he said. “He challenged, he asked questions every ball, he has got all the tricks. “He is going to keep batters guessing as to what is coming down at them… it is one thing to be able to play it, but it’s another to be able to score off it. “I think it needs to be said that with the bowling around him, it allows him to do what he does. “He is well supported, we bowl well in partnerships; whether it be Shelton at the other
end, Lambden, Fry, (Devlin) Webby or Sperlo (Lachie Sperling), everyone is executing roles which allow Kellapotha to do what he does. “I am not surprised, but he is just so well supported at the same time.” Kellapotha’s performance spun the Swans into the grand final, dismissing the Tigers for 136 in the 39th over. The reigning Wookey Medallist is arguably the most important player on the ground this week, and while he has a big role, Carr is not only backing him, but is backing the bowlers around him. “I think he will handle the pressure fine, he is an experienced player,” he said. “He has played first-class cricket in Sri Lanka, he has been a pro in the local competitions for a long time. “Expectations (to perform) have always been there, so I think he soaked up the atmosphere and the experience of playing in a final. “He will be fine, no worries there.” The Swans will now tackle the might of Carlton in the Vic Premier Cricket grand final, and strangely enough, are yet to play each other in season 2021/22 season. With 18 teams in the Premier Cricket competition, and a delayed start, the Swans and the Blues fixture was thrown out the window, resulting in a bit more intrigue heading into Saturday’s match. “Their players have been around a bit, they’re experienced, we probably know more about them then they know about us – for
Jackson Fry will play a key role with the new ball this week. 259762 whatever that’s worth,” he said. “They will know something about our players, first hand with the (Vic) Second XI stuff, they’ll know bits and pieces, but certainly we probably know and have seen a bit more about them then they have of our guys. “We just approach it like we would any other game, we look after what we can control. “By executing what we can do, hopefully we give ourselves the best chance.” GRAND FINAL Casey-South Melbourne v Carlton The Albert Ground 10:30am CASEY-SOUTH MELBOURNE RECORD SEASON POSITION WINS 2006/07 9 5 2007/08 17 3 2008/09 17 1 2009/10 4 9 2010/11 4 9 2011/12 10 7 2012/13 13 7 2013/14 15 5 2014/15 18 2 2015/16 15 5 2016/17 6 9 2017/18 17 2 2018/19 9 8 2019/20 15 3 2020/21 15 4 2021/22 GF 12
Seagulls break drought and finally deliver on destiny By David Nagel Tooradin captain Cal O’Hare couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as took the catch that ended a nine-year premiership drought for his beloved Seagulls in the WGCA Premier Division grand final at Tooradin on Saturday. Defending a healthy, but gettable, 7/161, O’Hare looked to the skies as an off drive from Cardinia number-11 Jack Bacon sailed towards him…virtually un-droppable at this level of the game. “I started smiling when it was in the air… there was no way I was dropping that one, and then when everyone started piling on, I got poleaxed, it was very emotional,” O’Hare said, shortly after the Seagulls had secured their first top-flight flag since 2013. “There’s been a lot of blood, sweat and tears over the journey and it just means so much, I can’t believe we’ve done it to be honest.” The Seagulls had many fine contributors, with Brad Butler’s 46 not out absolutely crucial to the final outcome, while Josh Lownds (25 and 2/12), Dylan Sutton (2/20) and veteran performer Steve Hamill (2/32) delivered on a regular basis to keep the Gulls’ noses in front in the late-afternoon session. But it was a man-of-the-match perforcranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
You beauty…a huge moment. Man-of-the-match Russ Lehman celebrates a low-diving catch to Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS dismiss Cardinia skipper Jake Prosser. 274005 mance from star all-rounder Russ Lehman (51 and 4/24) that proved the difference and added further lustre to an already incredible career. Lehman’s steadfast half-century, off 83 balls, which included three boundaries and a six, stopped the innings from breaking down as wickets fell at regular intervals around him. The left-hander departed in the 35th over, and then sat back and enjoyed Butler’s explo-
sive exploits…with four boundaries and two power-laden sixes seeing the Seagulls score a critical 1/46 from their last five overs. Lehman, or ‘Goose’ to his teammates, then struck some vital blows as the Bulls began their run-chase looking for back-to-back flags. Lehman found the edge of Alex Nooy’s (1) bat in the second over of the innings and then did likewise to dismiss Travis Wheller, two overs later…both gleefully accepted by
O’Hare in the slips. The second catch, to dismiss Wheller, was an absolute blinder high to his left-hand side. Lehman bowled five overs in his opening spell with the Bulls only scoring off two of his 30 balls. Add in his two wickets, it was mesmerising stuff…2/6 off five! He then returned in the 31st over, with two wickets in two balls finally snuffing out the Bulls’ brave title defence. Lehman also took two magnificent catches, one low to dismiss Bulls’ skipper, and dangerman, Jake Prosser, and a special catch on the boundary, looking into the sun, to dismiss the hard-hitting Leigh Paterson. O’Hare couldn’t speak more highly of Lehman, who made the move across from Pakenham after winning a premiership with the Lions in 2015/16. “Freak cricketer, freak footballer, one of the best local sportspeople going around,” O’Hare said. “He does it in the big games, he’s a star, and I’m just rapt that we got a cup for him because he came across to win one with us boys and now, we’ve done it.” Wheller (3/21), Prosser (37) and Paterson (25) were best for the Bulls…who put up one hell of a title defence. Thursday, 31 March, 2022
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Cranbourne set to shine in Southern By Lachlan Mitchell Cranbourne is armed and dangerous as it steps into Division One of the Southern Football Netball League in 2022. The Eagles have taken the keys and are ready for round one, on April 2 at Springvale Reserve, against the newly promoted Springvale Demons. Cranbourne coach Steve O’Brien has really embraced the challenges the new league offers. “It hasn’t really affected us the re-shuffle, it’s a matter of us preparing, we really don’t know much about the opposition and they don’t know a lot about us,” O’Brien said. The only concern for the Eagles lies within not knowing much or anything about their opposition, The new league provides a clean slate for them and their opposition. “Historically we have known our opposition, the ins and outs; we’re going to be blind to it,” O’Brien said. “But that’s really exciting at the same time, it’s going to make for some really exciting footy.” Cranbourne was forced to assess its options after leaving the Outer East Competition. The Eagles originally tried to join the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League (MPNFL) but withdrew.
The great Marc Holt...what can the Eagles’ champion deliver in his first season in Southern? 183377 “Unfortunately the Outer East Competition didn’t work for a number of clubs and ourselves, and the reality is, if we had stayed there, we would have lost so many players,” O’Brien said. It’s hard to talk about Cranbourne without mentioning cult-figure Mark Holt and the impact his makes on every field he graces.
O’Brien has showered his praise on the Eagles legend as he looks to making an impact once again. “Holty is Holty, he is always raring to go, he’s just a competitive beast,” O’Brien said. “We just have to get through pre-season, he’s not a young bloke anymore, he’s also fresh, once that siren blows, and he’s the most competitive person that I have ever coached. “He was leading the goal kicking before Covid hit and he’s averaging six goals a game. but you don’t lose your class. “He’s been a cult figure for the best part of a dozen years now I reckon, he will go down as one of the greats of local footy there is no doubt about that.” The Eagles have a number of players who have been training and are ready to make a VFL debut. The players include Mitch White, who is currently the captain, George Grey, Corey Ellison, Jarrod Barker , Nick Russo and Jake Carosella. Cranbourne will be hoping to ensure that its game plan is constantly changing and adaptable to the game situation. “The fundamentals of the game don’t change and we make some tweaks. but you never stop tweaking the game plan,” O’Brien said. “My time at the top at VFL was constantly about looking to adapt and change and modify the game plan from season to season.”
Panthers in for a Battle By Tyler Lewis Devon Meadows will be a side to watch in Division 2 of the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League (MPNFL) in 2022 with a plethora of stars joining the Panthers in the off-season. The Panthers finished sixth in 2021, with seven wins and six losses. With the addition of Nick Battle and Brandon White, the Panthers should pounce on a top-four position. Battle and White both made the AFL Outer East Team of the Year last season, for outstanding performances for Beaconsfield. Battle was the winner of the Pakenham Gazette’s coaches award, remarkably polling in every single one of the Eagles games last year. Devon Meadows will begin its season on Sunday April 3, when it hosts Pearcedale in a stand-alone fixture. Langwarrin will be out to resurrect its missed opportunity last year, after the three grades – seniors, reserves and under-19’s suffered a collected five losses. In the top flight of the MPNFL, Frankston YCW will be the side to pay entry for. The Stonecats finished second on the ladder last year and have added some serious players to its mix in the off season. YCW have signed former Saint Dylan Roberton, as well as the Cahill brothers – former Bomber Ned, and his brother James, who took out the Dandenong Stingrays best and fairest last season. Division 1 kicks off this Saturday with Mt Eliza hosting Frankston Bombers at Emil Madsen Reserve.
New look Redbacks excited and ready for the challenge By Lachlan Mitchell Hampton Park is ready to fight back in season 2022 with the Redbacks finding themselves in the Southern Football Netball League (SFNL) Division 2 competition this year. Former Doveton star Nathan ‘Nanga’ Wilson will once again take coaching duties into his hands for his second season at the helm. Wilson made his way across to Robert Booth Reserve after a successful stint at the Doveton Eagles. Wilson and side are hoping that the enthusiasm his side has shown, through the pre-season, can resonate come round one. “The little amount of football we have had in the last 18 months, to have the amount of commitment from the players it’s just been great,” Wilson said. “We have had three practice matches and 26 STAR NEWS
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we are looking forward to Doveton in round one.” Hampton Park has been formidable at the recruiting table, adding a litany of experience and youth to the list. “We have just managed to recruit Jye King from East Keilor, who is a ruck/forward,” Wilson said. “He has played some really good footy in the East Keilor competition. “King has won the goal-kicking out there a couple of time so we are really happy to have him on-board. “We have also added Ryan Hillard from Bunyip, who won a couple of premierships at Berwick before moving over to Bunyip. “Trent Thomas, who is a Sandringham listed player, he won a couple of premierships at Berwick as well. “He’s been a stand out this pre-season and
in the practice matches.” Hampton Park has also kept a keen eye on finding youth as well, to ensure the clubs’ onfield future. “We managed to pick up a few young guys from the Narre Warren, Beaconsfield area,” Wilson said. “A whole group of mate’s eight to ten of them. “The average age of the group has dropped significantly, they are all 21. “To have that injection of youth is absolutely vital.” The side is optimistic this season with all the teams starting from a blank slate after two interrupted seasons. “We think we be competitive this season... it’s so hard to tell with such little footy being played,” Wilson said. Division two looks very different this sea-
son with Doveton being introduced into the league after moving away from the Outer East Competition. Highett will also feature in Division 2 after dropping out of Division 1. “In the last 18 months it’s hard to line everything up especially when you have got teams like Highett coming down,” Wilson said. The evenness of the competition really stands out to the Redbacks coach this season. “All the other teams have also done their bit of recruiting throughout the year,” he said. It’s a really strong competition and if you’re not ready to go on your day, you can get beaten. That the message to the players to always be on. “It’s a really great tight competition. “It’s hard to put a ceiling on expectation and we won’t know a month into the competition where we sit or where anyone sits.” cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Super six for star stable By David Nagel The Cranbourne training partnership of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace has achieved many great things over the last few years – but their form last week took their great consistency to extraordinary new levels. Six runners for six consecutive winners… that was the story that began at Sandown Hillside on Wednesday. The Maher-Eustace team saddled up three runners at Sandown, with Universal Lady kicking things off in style, in race five on the card, the $50,000 BenchMark-70 Handicap (1000m). Jockey Jye McNeil settled off a hot speed early before producing the four-year-old mare for a final crack at the leaders. McNeil got busy at the 200, and kicked clear for an impressive win at the lucrative odds of $11. Victoria’s number-one stable then rounded out the program with a winning double, with Saint of Katowice being perfectly ridden by Jamie Kah to win race seven on the card, before Theodore Nugent took the reins for a winning ride on Black Bolt. The Savabeel four-year-old gelding began from the widest gate, and was used up by Nugent to sit outside the leader. Black Bolt took control of the race at the 300-metre mark and held on bravely, with Marimenko and Lafargue hitting the line strongly over the concluding stages. Leigh Allen, a representative from the Maher-Eustace team, said Black Bolt was recently brought to Melbourne, from Sydney, to avoid the wetter tracks. “Better surfaces, finding a better track, ob-
The saddlecloth says it all. Sonora gives the Maher-Eustace camp six winners from six starters, across two days, at Kilmore on Thursday. 274269 Picture: BRETT HOLBURT/RACING PHOTOS
Hands up if you’re trying! Theo Nugent, centre, drives Black Bolt to victory to give Ciaron Maher Picture: PAT SCALA/RACING PHOTOS and David Eustace a winning treble at Sandown. 274269 viously racing up there it’s hard to pick out a suitable race at the moment,” Allen said. “We set Theo a pretty hard task there. We wanted him to slot in, but he didn’t panic and sat outside the leader and he’s given it a very good ride, so well done to Theo.” With a Sandown treble tucked away nicely in their back pocket, the Maher-Eustace camp then headed to Kilmore on Thursday with three runners and, yes you guessed it, three
winners on the day. Short-priced favourite, The Squire, won race one, before Staredown held on narrowly to win race five on the program. A perfect two days was then complete with Harry Coffey piloting Sonora to victory in race seven, the $25,000 BenchMark-58 Handicap (1462m). Coffey rode a confident race on the $1.80
pop, sitting behind the leaders before barging clear in the straight for an impressive victory. That’s now two-on-the-trot for Sonora, who broke her maiden status at Ararat on March 4. Declan Maher, brother of Ciaron and stable rep for the day, said Sonora still had a lot to learn. “I spoke to Harry before the race and he said he wasn’t going to panic,” Maher said. “At Ararat she hit the front and is still not quite sure how to finish her races off, so he didn’t panic, ended up on the fence, and it opened up, it can be a bit like that at Kilmore. “He was pretty confident in the horse and it was good ride, it probably worked out well that she could dive late on the line.” The Maher brothers spoke post-race and indicated that Sonora could now be sent to town for the three-old-filly to chase her first metropolitan win.
Big guns fire in the BDTA A huge summer of tennis came to a thrilling conclusion on the weekend with grand finals being played in the Berwick District Tennis Association (BDTA). The Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre (PRTC) came alive as players from right across the region enjoyed the thrill and atmosphere of the biggest day of the season. Beaconsfield Blue won the prestigious Rob Osborne Shield, while Tooradin’s Section-16 team were very proud to hold the Bill Kucks Shield. Grand Final Results Saturday Osborne Shield Beaconsfield Blue 2 4:29 v Harkaway 1 2:20. Rubbers 1 Berwick Blue 1 3:40 v Harkaway 2 5:46. Rubbers 2 Cranbourne 2 4:31 v Bunyip 1 2:18. Rubbers 3 Harkaway 0 0:8 v Pakenham 3 6:36. Rubbers 4 Officer 1 3:37 v Beaconsfield Red 2 5:46. Rubbers 5 Pakenham 3 6:36 v Officer 0 0:11. Section 1 Narre Warren North 5:38 v Sandhurst 3:33. Section 2 Beaconhills (Pak) 8:48 v Berwick Blue 0:13.
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Section 3 Cranbourne Blue 6:43 v Narre Warren North 2:30. Section 4 Narre Warren 4:41 v Beaconhills (Pak) 3:36. Section 5 Cranbourne 5:36 v Narre Warren North 2:31. Section 6 Beaconsfield 5:36 v Cranbourne 3:35. Section 7 Cranbourne 8:49 v Clyde 0:22. Section 8 Officer 4:37 v Lang Lang 4:36. Sunday Section 9 Narre Warren 6:41 v Beaconsfield 2:22. Section 10 Berwick 8:49 v Tooradin 0:18. Section 11 Berwick Blue 5:44 v Cranbourne 3:35. Section 12 Officer Blue 5:42 v Berwick 3:32. Section 13 Narre Warren 7:48 v Berwick Blue 0:21. Section 14-Doubles Clyde 2:24 v Narre Warren 4:30. Section 15-Doubles Upper Beaconsfield 6:36 v Narre Warren 0:7. Section 16-Doubles (4-team section) Tooradin 6:36 (Bill Kucks Shield winners) v Officer 0:11.
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Demons off to bright start as they bring down Zebras By Tyler Lewis Casey Demons have started the 2022 VFL season in some style, dismantling the Sandringham Zebras. In warm conditions on Sunday at Casey Fields, the Demons compiled a 17 goal to six blitz after quarter-time, to run out 21.13 (139) to 8.9 (57) victors. The Demons 82-point thumping of the Zebras is the first time the two sides have played since 2019. The Casey outfit led at every change, but put the foot down after having a 13-point buffer after the first stanza. Casey kicked seven goals to three in the second term, five to one in the third and five to two in the final period of play to complete the early season percentage booster. The goal-kicking was a big point of difference between the two sides, with not only the Dees having nine individual goalkickers, with four of those multiple, but with the way in which Casey had its 34 shots on goal. Quite rarely did the Demons have immense pressure, which force rushed shots, whereas the Zebras weren’t as luxurious
to such opportunities. The Demons dominated in every aspect of the game, but particularly in disposals. Casey accumulated a whopping 362 disposals (236 kicks, 126 handballs), 57 more than the Zebras. Melbourne-listed utility Mitch Brown raised his hand for AFL selection, with seven majors from his 10 shots on goal. Brown took 14 marks in a day out that will undoubtedly secure him the three JJ Liston Medal votes. Corey Ellison was solid in his new role down back, while the ever-reliable Jimmy Munro led the ground for disposals with 30, to go with his characteristic seven tackles. Captain Mitch White also had an impressive day out, with 21 disposals and two goals. Casey has another home game in round two this week, as it hosts Essendon at Casey Fields on Saturday from 3:05pm. The Demons also have a major pregame function set to take place, with reigning Jock McHale Medallist Simon Goodwin set to be a guest speaker. Thursday, 31 March, 2022
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Cooler Bag!
Show your receipt to the Freebies host located in the mall from 12pm to 4pm to collect your FREE Cooler Bag. T’s&C’s: Single transaction receipts totalling $30 or more accepted. Receipts must be shown between 12pm and 4pm this Friday to receive the cooler bag. Receipts must show the date of this Friday. Cooler bags available for collection from 12pm to 4pm only. on the day Receipts from all Thompson Parkway specialty stores accepted. Excludes Woolworths. Available while stocks last. No rain cheques.
Visit: thompsonparkway.com.au facebook.com/thompsonparkway Cnr Thompsons Road & South Gippsland Highway Cranbourne North
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Thursday, 31 March, 2022
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