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Rubbish in the water. 280607 it council staff and councillors hope that we won’t notice that they leave it to rot and then fill it in and develop the site with more houses, units and shops.” A Cardinia Shire spokesperson said the lily pond was maintained by the shire. “The council maintains the front nature strip mowing and the vegetated swale that runs parallel along Duncan Drive,” they said. “The council has plans to complete some tree works and replanting along the banks in
the new financial year. “The council is currently working on a project with Pakenham Secondary College to beautify the north eastern corner of the lily pond which is the area under their management. The school has scheduled future works and students will be interacting with the lily pond as part of their curriculum studies.” Previously, the shire had described the pond as being of “continuing historical significance”. 12547091-JC17-22
Locals have expressed their sadness that a picturesque Pakenham pond has become a “litter infected wasteland” after years of apparent neglect. Duncan Drive’s lily pond was a jewel in Pakenham’s crown when it opened over 30 years ago. But now, according to passionate local advocate Cheryl Billing Smith, the pond is an “eyesore”. “Once upon a time, the Henty family, one of Victoria’s first families came to Pakenham and in their wisdom they developed this lily pond,” Ms Billing Smith said. “In its hay day it was magnificent, however, as is the usual modus operandum of Cardinia Shire Council it is now a neglected, overgrown, weed and litter infected wasteland.” Ms Billing Smith told Star News she was saddened to visit the pond recently and see the mud, rubbish and weeds. “It could have been a jewel in our crown, it could have been a destination for garden lovers, it could have been a fitting tribute and fitting memorial to Victoria’s first family, the Henty’s that gave so much,” she said. “And what do we do to repay their gift? We neglect it, we mismanage it and we ignore it. “Perhaps in neglecting it and mismanaging
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In 2010, the council’s biodiversity officer Karen Muscat said major attractions of the pond are the lilies that were planted in the early 1900s for commercial harvesting. The same year, Cardinia Shire Council released the Draft Henty Lily Pond Management Plan. Ms Billing Smith is hoping other locals will jump onto the cause to save the lily pond. In a Facebook post she made on the Pakenham Noticeboard, Ms Billing Smith said she was “annoyed, frustrated and angry at the inaction” to save it. “We have a major historical landmark, a beautiful draw card, it could be so beautiful, the environment and the community house has been ignored, neglected and mismanaged,” she said. Others agreed. “This was such a beautiful area, play groups and functions at lily pond house, a lovely place for a walk. It’s a shame the families living in the area and beyond cannot see how lovely it once was,” Ange Reid said. Ranee Maree Gibbs said: “I remember I used to live just a minute walk away from this once beautiful pond. So sad at how the upkeep has been neglected.” “Oh how horrible,” Allison Braden said. “I remember celebrating special events there when it was so beautiful.”
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Equipment boost for SES Pakenham SES has received almost $6000 as part of the South East Water 2022 Community Grants Program. The local unit will be using the $5886 community grant to fund the purchase of much needed equipment to support their emergency response efforts. Pakenham SES controller Hassan Fahd said the grant will enable the purchase of portable lighting and gumboots, ensuring the safety of volunteers when responding to emergencies. The funds will also go towards essential equipment such as electric pole saws to help offer a wider community response during storm events. “As a volunteer emergency service, it’s one of our responsibilities to contribute to the investment of our equipment and vehicles,” Mr Fahd said. “We’re extremely grateful that we’ve been selected as a recipient for a South East Water Community Grant. “Our volunteers not only respond to emergencies, but we need to raise funds ourselves
Managing director of South East Water Lara Olsen with Pakenham SES volunteers from left Donna Hicks, Mohan Sandhu, Elyce Boulter, Hassan Fahd, Miranda Luck and Shayne Honey. Picture: SUPPLIED to do so. The grant allows us to respond safely and more often and gives us more time with our families instead of rattling tins to get these
much needed funds.” The unit is one of 16 community groups South East Water is helping to bring their com-
munity projects to life through its 2022 Community Grants Program. The annual Community Grants program is now in its third year and is part of a five-year customer commitment to support the community and protect the environment. This year’s grant recipients include projects to support the health and liveability of bays and waterways, and those supporting the community in areas of affordability, environment, health and liveability, and water security and literacy. South East Water managing director Lara Olsen said she was excited to be supporting a wide range of projects across their service area. “Every single one of the organisations we’re awarding grants to do amazing work in our community. From marine conservation and garden irrigation to emergency services equipment, education programs, kitchen upgrades for community meals, new equipment and everything in between, we’re excited to see the results of these projects and the benefits they’ll bring to our customers,” she said.
Senior citizens back and ready to go after Covid break Following two years of Covid-19 isolation, older Pakenham residents are being encouraged to join the fun activities run by the Senior Citizens Club. Pakenham Senior Citizen’s Club president Anne Ladlow said some people, particularly the older population, felt lonely during Covid-19. “Didn’t we all go a bit insane? It was horrendous,” she said. “A lot of people couldn’t wait to get back to the club but we’ve found a lot of people
haven’t come back yet.” Anne worried that some people are still worried to join activities due to the fear of catching Covid-19, but stressed the importance of socialising. “We do make a point of saying if you’re not well don’t come. No one wants to catch it,” she said. “But we have activities that should interest everyone. People need to come and join in and get out of the house.”
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Held at the clubrooms on James Street in Pakenham, activities include Monday 11.30am lunch cost $8.50, 1pm Bingo and cards, general meeting second Monday of the month. Tuesday 10am and 1pm strength training, 1pm Hoy first Tuesday of the month, Wednesday 1.15pm carpet bowls, Thursday 11am cards, 1.15pm committee meeting third Thursday of the month and Saturday 1.15pm carpet bowls. “As we are now out of lockdown we are
looking forward to being very active for the rest of this year,” member Dot Pocket said. “We are looking forward to movies and afternoon tea, concerts and outings to interesting places.” New members are welcome to come and visit anytime on a Monday morning and can phone Martha Walgers on 0416176631 with any questions. For lunch bookings and cancellations, phone 59411297 and leave a message.
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St Brigid’s build starts Construction has started on a new multi-storey learning centre at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Officer. Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale Maria Kirkwood and Parish Priest Reverend Jeff Kleynjans, visited the school to turn the first sod to signal the start of construction. They were joined by principal Mr Ken Gale, Brand Architects director Gerard McCurry and Gregory Strickland, JR Pryor Building Brendan Pryor and school captains Jack and Madison. The new learning centre will comprise five flexible learning areas, including two dedicated specialist rooms for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and Japanese language. The new building will also include a new staff room and ancillary spaces to cater for growing teacher numbers while the administration facilities will also be upgraded to improve security and additional meeting and staff work spaces. The existing library will be relocated and upgraded in an existing building on site. Principal of St Brigid’s Primary School Ken Gale welcomed officials from the Diocese of Sale and Brand Architects to the school for the ceremony. “We are very excited to commence this project which will be a magnificent additional state-of-the art learning space for staff and students,” he said. “Our school continues to increase in student numbers and this purpose-built facility will provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment for students.” Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale Maria Kirkwood, said St Brigid’s was catering to the rapidly growing communities in the South East growth corridor. “Earlier this year, the school completed
Gregory Strickland director of Brand Architects, Ken Gale principal St Brigid’s Primary School, Brendan Pryor of JR Pryor Building, Maria Kirkwood director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale, Reverend Jeff Kleynjans, Gerard McCurry director of Brand Architects and school captains Jack and Madison. Picture: SUPPLIED extensions to two existing buildings to create four general learning areas. This project, to construct a brand new two-storey learning centre, will further enhance facilities, create
an inspiring learning environment and add to the excellent standard of teaching and learning offered at St Brigid’s Primary School,” Ms Kirkwood said.
Brian Mercer and Ashley Bailey of Adventist Schools Victoria with Kim Nuske former Heritage College campus coordinator and Harriet Shing cut the ribbon to officially open the precinct. Pictures: SUPPLIED
This project is supported by the Victorian State Government under the 2021-22 capital funding program for non-government schools- St Brigid’s will receive $2 million.
Representatives from Newpol Construction, Kneeler Design, Adventist Schools Victoria and Heritage College gather with Ms Shing to commemorate the project’s completion.
Primary precinct opens at Heritage College Heritage College students and teachers gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new primary school facilities at the Officer campus. Delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event held on Thursday 5 May allowed the school community to commemorate the finalised project which was finished in February. Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing was in attendance, as well as representatives from
Kneeler Design Architects, Newpol Construction and Adventist Schools Victoria. In the build initial four classroom primary facilities were extended into a new primary precinct which includes a second wing with seven additional classroom spaces. In plans developed by Kneeler Design Architects, the new precinct also includes group learning spaces, a music room and a dedicated multi-purpose area. The outdoor recreation space was im-
proved with an additional basketball court, providing a second court for primary students. Newpol Construction was commissioned to complete the building works. The building project is a significant investment in the infrastructure of the college, provided with the assistance of the Victorian State Government Building Grants program. Heritage College principal Sonny Aiono said the local community would benefit
from the project. “We are grateful for the state government’s support in providing this substantial funding, which allows us to meet the demands of growth in the local community,” he said. “This is certainly a blessing from God and an answer to prayer. “This project allows us to build on our strong enrolment growth and offer a diverse range of learning options for families.”
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Climate change protest by the lake in Pakenham Pakenham residents concerned about the environment have gathered to call for urgent climate action as part of Environment Victoria’s ‘Week of Action’. On Sunday 1 May, protesters met at Eastone Reserve at Cardinia Lakes to call upon leaders at all levels of government to take fast and fair action on climate change. ’Week of Action’ has followed on from the promotion of Environment Victoria’s open letter for climate action, of which over 200 individuals and 20 local organisations have signed. The open letter calls for a legislated and evidence-based plan to slash climate pollution this decade, addressing pollution from fossil fuels whilst supporting communities to adapt through climate impacts and economic transition.
The letter highlights that communities in the South East and surrounds will thrive if decision makers champion building community renewable energy projects – allowing communities to produce, use and retain profits from their own clean energy, programs to fit or retrofit homes with healthy and efficient all-electric appliances, as well as to boost access to electric vehicle infrastructure and purchase incentives and protecting and regenerating our remaining natural places against exploitation and the impacts of climate change, particularly by taking leadership from First Nations peoples in land management and regeneration. The open letter can be viewed at environmentvictoria.org.au/se-suburbs-openletter/
Visual arts teacher Maria Tsiagalos was awarded for her 30 years of service. Pictures: SUPPLIED
Teachers recognised Beaconhills College awarded over 70 staff members with Length of Service awards on Thursday 5 May. These achievements were celebrated with an afternoon tea and awards ceremony at the Pakenham campus, with categories including five, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service. Head of human resources Penny Reed said that the school’s work culture was one of the main reasons that staff continue working with the college for so long. “People want to come to work here – we have a great culture and wonderful people to work with,” she said. Former head of middle school Frank Pagliuca received a 25 years of service award and said the sense of community in the college was highly important to him.
“When we support and look out for each other, it makes us all feel valued,” he said. “That helps us to feel connected – especially in this environment where we work so hard to make a difference with our students through helping them to reach their full potential.” The longest-serving staff member awarded at the ceremony was visual arts teacher Maria Tsiagalos with 30 years of service. “I want to acknowledge many wonderful staff who have had a positive impact on me throughout my time at the college both in a personal and professional capacity,” she said in her acceptance speech. “People often ask me ‘so when are you retiring?’ Honestly, I think it will be the day when I stop enjoying what I do.”
Pakenham locals put their hands up for fast and fair climate action at Eastone Reserve in Cardinia Lakes. Picture: SUPPLIED
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Firefighters ‘forgotten’ By Jamie Salter Pakenham firefighters and the community are at risk according to the United Firefighters Union (UFU) after no additional funding was allocated to Victoria’s fire services in the State Budget. UFU secretary Peter Marshall said despite inflation being at an all-time high, the Victorian Government did not supply additional funding to improve training and equipment. “There’s zero new money in this budget,“ Mr Marshall said. He said Fire Rescue Victoria was falling behind international standards, with one truck crewed by four firefighters in Pakenham – an “unsafe response to fire incidents”. “There’s enormous residential growth and only one full-time fire truck in Pakenham,“ Mr Marshall said. “This fire truck normally requires a backup firetruck with a minimum of seven people at a fire ground and they only have four people. “FRV put in a request for more trucks and personnel and they’ve been completely ignored.” FRV senior station officer Rick Read said over the past five years, the number of calls received has grown from 600 to 1000 calls annually. “This is one of the busier growth corridors in Victoria and with increased growth is increased risk in the community,” Mr Read said. “We’ve received an increase in calls over the past five years and the workload isn’t just fires, it includes accidents and medical responses.” The two new FRV projects in the Victorian Budget 2022-23 are a $550,000 computer equipment and software upgrade and $310,000 for all remaining projects with a TEI less than $250,000.
FRV Pakenham firefighters are at risk, according to the United Firefighters Union (UFU). 224447 These new projects are a continuations of projects allocated in the 2021-22 budget, with less funding attributed. Mr Marshall said it was the union’s role to ensure safety of lives and property have been considered effectively in the budget. “There’s no funding for firefighting services against a backdrop of trucks that have been in service for years and are past their extended use by date,“ he said. “First home buyers are making a move towards the largest investment in their working
life against the failure of the government to put fire protection in place to save life and property. “Home buyers in these areas will be asking what they’re doing to protect their asset and family, given that they pay a fire levy.“ A State Government spokesperson said the Victoria spends more on fire services than any other state. “Under our landmark Fire Services Reform, we invested $250 million into our fire services agencies, on top of operational fund-
ing provided to FRV and CFA every year,“ the spokesperson said. “Victorians are well protected by our volunteer and career firefighters and should be in no doubt that this government will keep backing our brigades to continue this vital work.“ They said the 2022-23 Victorian Budget will invest $27.113m to uplift the skills of our volunteer firefighters to increase fire capability, implement female-friendly changing facilities at three training campuses and upgrade 40 CFA stations.
Labor failing on emergency services commitments By Marcus Uhe Shadow Minister for Police and Emergency Services Brad Battin has hit-out at the State Government after last week’s state budget failed to deliver any additional funding for the promised Police Station in Clyde North that is likely to miss its expected completion date. A “purpose-built, 24-hour” police station worth $34 million was pledged by the Labor Government ahead of the 2018 state election, expected to be completed by the end of 2022. With $34 million allocated for construction of the station as part of the Community Safety Statement 2019-20, a government spokesperson said last week that land acquisition for the station is “underway” and expected to be completed before the end of the year. But with the project appearing unlikely to meet its expected deadline, the Member for Gembrook described the promise as “hallow”. “Labor promised 4000 ICU beds - never
Gembrook MP Brad Battin described Labor’s 2018 election promise to deliver a police station in Clyde North as “hallow”. 213537 delivered, Clyde North Police Station - never delivered, Clyde North Fire Station- never delivered – All election promises, none delivered, you can’t trust the Andrews Labor Government to deliver for the South East,” Mr Battin said.
“Casey Cardinia residents are sick of Labor giving empty election promises. When will Labor stop spinning and start delivering?” Minister Battin made a $5.7 million promise for a fire station to be built in Clyde North in 2017, had the Liberals secured Government in 2018, which was not matched by the Labor party. Land was acquired for the site at the corner of Thompson Road and Matterhorn Drive in April 2021 with an expected completion date of “mid to late 2023 pending external factors.” However a new completion date for the station, among 16 other projects listed in the Fire Rescue Victoria Capital Upgrades Program, has a revised completion date of quarter four, 2025-26, according to the budget. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said updates regarding emergency services in Clyde are on the way.
“In the essential services space we have Fire and Ambulance stations being built, soon to announce the location of our 24hour police station and also Clyde CFA and Clyde SES Stations,” Ms Crugnale said. “I have fought and advocated hard for projects, programs, infrastructure, jobs, schools, level crossings, health and mental health services, social supports, Orange Doors, youth centres, parks and so much more right across the Bass electorate.” Of the 3135 new police officers deployed since 2016, 225 new police offices have been allocated to the Dandenong Division of Police, which encompasses Clyde North, including 33 family violence specialist police. ”The Opposition are not particularly well placed to offer advice on police matters - during their time in government they cut $100 million from the police budget and sacked 350 police staff,” a government spokesperson said.
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Teens arrest Six teenagers were arrested in Hallam in an allegedly stolen car on Wednesday 11 May. Police first sighted the allegedly stolen Jeep Cherokee at an oval on Frawley Road around 9.20am. The teens then attempted to flee the area before police deployed stop sticks on Frawley Road. The driver of the Jeep appears to have lost control before the vehicle, hit a parked police car and tree and came to rest on the footpath, before the teens fled the stolen car, police say. The teens were arrested not far from where they left the vehicle, in a team effort by Southern Metro Crime Team detectives, canine units, local police and the Air Wing. Police say two 15-year-old Hallam boys, a 16-year-old Narre Warren girl, a 15-year-old Cranbourne South girl, a 16-year-old Bayswater North girl and a 14-year-old Springvale boy are currently assisting them with their enquiries. The car was allegedly stolen from an aggravated burglary in Beaumaris on Friday, 6 May. Anyone with information, who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Star News’ investigation into One Nation candidates in South East caused a bit of a stir on our social media pages. Lachlan Mackenzie: Jason Wood has got to explain why if he is not elected he thinks a One Nation candidate from NSW is better able to serve the local community than Michael Schilling, who has represented our area on council. Trish Ann: Half the candidates for La Trobe don’t live local. I’d be surprised if some of them even knew where Emerald or Pakenham is. Matt Stagg: The LNP and ALP parties have members that don’t live in the seats they represent. I look forward to the Gazette’s expose on that.
Caroline Roff: There’s a big difference between living just outside the boundary of your electorate (especially if the electorate boundary keeps changing) and living in another state. Clearly One Nation have no interest in winning this seat, they are just trying to get their four per cent primary vote to swell their party coffers. If you wish to vote for a party with so little respect for you and your electorate, that’s your choice. Not a great choice, but your choice. Giles Gibson: It’s all (about) collecting money from the AEC... each vote is worth about $2.70 these days so it would quickly add up on a national level. Robert Jamieson: Confusion surrounds a number of One Nation candidates running
in all Australian seats. Gaye Guest: Why do these parties stand these candidates with no proven history? Many don’t live in the electorate, They feel like/sound like the running mates for others despite being from different political persuasions. Just disappointing that the voters are being treated so badly when there are so many pressing issues. It appears that it is most electorates as you talk to family and friends that these so called candidates are just wasting our time. If you want to run for politics, then be politic savvy, show who you are, show what you stand for and at least have some policies. Some just like their name up in lights or, in this case, a billboard!
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Restored old clocks, locally produced essential oils and foot-warmers will be among the items available at the Backpacks 4 Vic Kids’ first popup market on Wednesday 18 May from outside their Cranbourne West headquarters. The Narre Warren Scout Group will be on the barbecues cooking a sausage sizzle and there will be a food truck running for those keen on grabbing a bite to eat as the sun goes down. Twelve stalls will operate on the night, deliberately capped at a small number in order to focus on local establishments, Lisa Hester from B4VK said. “It’s an opportunity for smaller business-
es to be seen and have a chance to promote themselves in the community,” Ms Hester said. “It’s a bit scary for people when they start a new business and go to a big market, so we definitely wanted to keep it small.” All funds raised from the market will go towards the charity’s Annual Giving Day total on Friday 10 June, with an overall donation goal of $75,000, enough to fund 1000 My Essentials (ME) backpacks. Natural disasters both domestically and abroad have meant the team at B4VK have been extremely busy in 2022, having provided 120 backpacks for children in both Lismore and Tonga, following flooding and the Pacific Ocean
underwater volcano eruption, respectively. While the money raised will allow the organisation to produce more bags for children in need, there is still an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to packs by donating in demand products. As the mercury drops, warmer clothing and pyjamas are among the more sought-after products, along with toiletries, such as cotton balls, tissues, toothpaste and more. The market will take place from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday 18 May at 26 Remount Way, Cranbourne West. For more information on what goods can be donated, check the B4VK website at backpacks4vickids.org.au/goods pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Together We Can do it! A two-day summit in Cardinia is taking place as part of a movement to put an end to family violence across the shire. After a two year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2022 Together We Can Community Leadership Summit is sharing what family violence looks like, how it can be stopped, how the laws work and where people can get local support. Cardinia Shire has one of the highest reported incidents of family violence in Victoria. In response, the Together We Can Community Leadership Summit has been developed in partnership with community, government and not-for-profit organisations. This year’s summit will be held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Tuesday 17 May from 9.15am to 3.20pm and Wednesday 18 May from 9.15am to 2.45pm, with a special session for workplaces and sport and recreation clubs from 6.45pm to 9pm. Day one of the summit will start with an official welcome to country and smoking ceremony by the Bunurong Land Council followed by an official opening by Cardinia Shire Council Mayor Jeff Springfield. The Orange Door service systems navigator Andy Young will present the keynote address followed by a morning tea break. In afternoon breakout sessions the WIRE will cover financial abuse and recovery, Women’s Health in the South Easy will share how to recognise family violence, Common Cause will provide tips on how to take action and the Department of Education will speak on respectful relationships in schools. After lunch the summit will dive into the local service system and Cardinia Shire’s Family Violence Action Plan. Day two will have Seniors Rights Victoria cover elder abuse, followed by a keynote address from Victim Survivors Advisory Council chair Jennifer Jackson on how advocacy can generate change.
Cardinia Shire Council collective impact facilitator Fiona Cost at a previous Together We Can summit. 162281 After morning tea breakout sessions will begin. Family Law Courts of Australia will share how the court systems work, Anglicare ParentZone will detail the impacts of family violence on children, Victoria Police will explain the role they play and Family Safety Victoria will highlight the services of The Orange Door. After lunch the local service system and Cardinia Shire’s Family Violence Action Plan
will again be addressed. Cardinia Mayor Jeff Springfield encouraged locals to take part in the event. “The Together We Can summit aims to increase attendees’ knowledge and awareness of our local family violence service system and available support services,” councillor Springfield said. “We want to empower members of our community to be able to report and respond
to family violence and be able to assist others to do the same. “But to do this, our whole community must be involved and support those impacted, especially children and young people.” If you or someone you know needs free counselling about experiencing sexual assault or family violence, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Bookings for this free community event close this week.
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Young parents supported By Marcus Uhe A recent report into the Research and Evaluation of the Young Parents Education Program (YPEP) between 2019 and 2021 by the Faculty of Education at Monash University has made a number of findings and recommendations endorsing the importance of the program. YPEP Learning Hubs at Hallam Senior Secondary College and the Foundation Learning Centre in Narre Warren provide pregnant and parenting young people aged between 15 and 21 the opportunity to complete their education by studying the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning in a supportive learning environment. Parents bring their babies to their classes
until they are either 12 months old or have begun walking, with a Parent Support Worker on deck at all times to lend assistance with feeding, changing and settling. It seeks to break the cycle of disadvantage for young parents by re-engaging them with education until completion, the report says. The executive summary of the report states Melbourne’s South East Region, profiled as encompassing the Local Government Areas of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia, have recorded low rates of year 12 completion compared to Greater Melbourne, and is home to 1100 young parents aged between 15 and 21-years-old, according to the 2016 Census. A Call to Action was held at Hallam Senior
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Secondary College on Wednesday 4 May, attended by Minister for Women and State Member for Dandenong, Gabrielle Williams, Pearl Subban from Monash University, former Hallam Senior Secondary College Principal Greg McMahon, former YPEP teacher Kate Silvagni, YPEP graduate Nivea Perenise and Young Parents Program Manager, Mary Tresize-Brown. “It was about bringing together the stakeholders to join a regional round table on young parents education in the region,” Ms TresizeBrown said. “The call to action seeks to action the findings and recommendations of the report and shine a light on sustainability of the program.” Included in the findings was that small class
The Victorian State Budget came with the announcement of expanding bus services for the City of Casey. The Andrews Labor Government selected Melbourne’s South-East to receive part of a $109 million investment to improve bus services across the state. Extra bus services will be rolled out in the rapidly growing Cranbourne West, connecting the community members with activity hubs such as Merinda Park train station, schools, shopping centres and medical centres. Students of the newly established Cranbourne West Secondary who live in Cranbourne West, Hampton Park and Lynbrook areas will also have improved bus services. “The additional bus services will provide locals with better transport connections to employment, education, shops and train stations,” said Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas. Changes to the bus network will also be made to provide connections to the Casey Business Park near Fountain Gate in Narre Warren, improving public transport access for workers and customers. The State Government said planning for these changes is underway and the timing of the service changes will be provided to the community when this process is completed. In addition to these extra services, the
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH treating customers properly rather than according to rules which may not apply in every situation. Short-term vs long-term perspective – arguing with a customer to simply win the point or make a bit of extra cash may mean you win the battle but perhaps lose the war. I am currently in discussion with an online florist who agreed to make a delivery at an appointed time and took my payment but after then advising the following day that the delivery could not be made then, refused to refund my payment. I am still in discussions on this but there is no way I will ever use this florist again. Lack of responsibility to meeting commitments – I used to do some customer service training for local councils and something that I used to share was that if you want to be in the top 20 per cent of suppliers providing great at customer service, simply do what you promise to do. It never ceases to amaze me how frequently people are prepared to renege on what was committed not realising that the greater part of integrity is “being your word”. How many times have you called a mobile and received a voicemail saying “please leave me a message and I will ring you right back”? And does this happen? Lack of communication – notwithstanding the above comment on meeting commitments, there will always be situations in which despite efforts, commitments cannot be met. Customers understand this in which case communication is key and requires that feedback is provided as early as possible. Interestingly 95 per cent of dissatisfied customers would continue to do business with a company if their problem was solved quickly and satisfactorily (source: International Customer Service Association). Ian Ash is the managing director for OrgMent Business Solutions.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I create speciality birthday and anniversary cakes. What do you love about what you do? I love my volunteers and creating a supportive community. Who is the best person you’ve worked with? My beautiful admin assistant, Jeanette. What would your last meal be? Roast pork with crackling and veggies. What is your most memorable moment? Running onto the MCG in 2009 after competing in the Melbourne Marathon. What event past or present would you like to witness? To see the Northern Lights. Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Morgan Freeman, Robyn Williams, The Rock. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? Listening to new country artists and reading the book Attached. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Slow cooked chickpea Curry. Where is your dream holiday destination? Fiji. What were you like as a kid? I grew up on a farm and used to sing to the cows. What was your first job? I was a checkout chick at Safeway in Pakenham. What are the three most used apps on your phone? Spotify, Youtube, The Bible App. What’s one question that you have always wanted answered? What’s the best place to hide the treats from the kids?
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Noelene Duff and Kay Morland cut the ribbon to official open the Mick Morland Legacy Link in Clyde North. 279913
Mick’s legacy is living on By Garry Howe The legacy of long-serving City of Casey councilor Mick Morland is marked subliminally in many a corner of the municipality. He donned the mayoral robes to officially open the Casey Arc Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Narre Warren and turned the first sod to start the build nearby of Bunjil Place. They are among the bigger ticket projects that carry his name on a plaque if you look hard enough. There would be countless more across the region where the contribution he made might not necessarily be recognised. Now there’s a place where his legacy will live on forever. Mick was lost to his family and the community in June 2017 when struck by a car and killed near his Berwick home. On Saturday, almost five years after that tragic event, his widow Kay and family members joined former council colleagues, administrators and friends at the official opening of the Mick Morland Legacy Link and Recreation Reserve in Clyde North. The link is a dedicated walkway between the Manna Gum Community Centre, Cardinia Creek and the recreation reserve, home to the Berwick Springs football, netball and cricket clubs and the Melbourne Flash Sports Club. Inscribed on the pathway are the words Community, Participation, Sport and Nature all synonymous with Mick’s contribution over the years. Casey’s chair of administrators, Noelene Duff, said the Mick Morland Reserve, located in the Kilora Park Estate, was an important community hub that celebrated the support he demonstrated throughout his life for sporting clubs, the community and nature conservation. “The reserve forms part of the council endorsed ‘Mick Morland Legacy Link’, connecting the new community centre, recreation reserve and Cardinia Creek, an important recreation, conservation, and ecologically significant site,” Ms Duff said. “Located in one of Australia’s fasted growing suburbs, this reserve will be a valuable recreation space that will support community activity and connectedness - ideals that were championed by Mick Morland throughout his life.” Kay Morland said it was a fitting tribute to her late husband and the work he had done in the community. “This precinct encompasses the things Mick was passionate about during his years on council - community, sport and the environment. He would be humbled, and our family is very grateful, that the City of Casey has chosen to honour his contribution in this way,” Kay said. She explained that Mick was actively involved in the community from the time he moved to Narre Warren, before he was elected to council. Like many parents he immersed himself in the kindergarten committee, the school council at Narre Warren Station Primary, the little athletics club as a coach and at the Narre Warren Junior Football Club, where he held the positions of president, secretary and coach over a decade. “In fact, it was his involvement with the pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Kay Morland and members of the Morland family with the plaque that will adorn the new Mick Morland Recreation Reserve. Back row from left Luke Morland, Stephanie Morland, Kobe Evans, Brett Evans, Logan Evans, middle row Lisa Morland, Damon Evans, Samantha Albrey, Tom Sanders and front row Kay Morland, Max Morland Allison Sanders, Charlotte Morland and Rebecca Sanders.
A bid sculpture is a feature of the Mick Morland Recreation Reserve. Narre Warren Junior Football Club and his concern about their relocation to Sweeney Reserve that triggered his running for council with the City of Berwick in the first place,” she said. “I have absolutely no idea how many community groups and committees Mick served on during his time on council - mind you, if he were here he could tell you exactly how many and I’ve no doubt name each one of them - but I do know that he was on the council’s environment committee since its inception. He was prone to reminding people of that. “Mick’s involvement in all of these things is reflected in the Mick Morland Legacy Link by the community centre, the primary school and the recreation reserve linking to the Car-
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dinia Creek Conservation Corridor. All of which makes the naming of this area for him extremely appropriate and very special. “We know how much he cared about the city he lived in and the many communities that make up that city. He would be very proud to have his commitment and contribution to the quality of life for the citizens of his community recognised in this way. “His children, grandchildren and I are very proud too.” Kay acknowledged Casey CEO Glenn Patterson, active communities manager Angie Peresso, events manager Vicky Goodwin and other who helped make the tribute a reality. She also acknowledged the Rotary Club of Berwick - of which Mick was a long-term
member - for its generous donation of a seat on the far side of the oval which would eventually be canopied by a native oak tree. Gembrook MP Brad Battin and Bass MP Jordan Crugnale both spoke of Mick’s contribution to the community. Mr Battin said it was a shame the Berwick Springs Titans didn’t wear the yellow and black of Mick Morland’s beloved Richmond Tigers when gracing the field named in his honour. But he did have a good idea to enhance to the legacy - a yearly clash for the Mick Morland Cup, with proceeds going to the Rotary Club to invest into worthwhile community projects. Mick was first elected to the then City of Berwick in 1992 and served for six terms as a councillor in the Edrington Ward. Thursday, 12 May, 2022
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Escape reality through art By Jamie Salter Guests from near and far are loving the exhibition at Cardinia Culural Centre - Escaping Reality - a series of selected paintings of John Krzywokulski. Born in a German refugee camp in 1947, John Krzywokulski came to Australia when he was three years old with his Russian mother Alexandra, Polish father Peter and brother Tadek. John’s life in Australia started at the Bonegilla migrant camp in Northern Victoria before being taken in by the Irving sisters who ran the Mount Waverley Riding School. John’s love for art grew during high school and he then studied at Caulfield Institute of Technology (now Monash University).
In 1967, John was introduced to the John and Sunday Reed circle at Heide Museum of Modern Art and his first sale was made to John Reed. John’s work is like no other but could be categorised as contemporary surrealism. His work depicts his search for his reality by creating illusions on flat surfaces in a way that has never been done before. John said the response to Escaping Reality from the community has been extremely positive. “I feel incredibly honoured, to have a government sponsored survey exhibition is basically every artist’s dream and to be offered this is just amazing,” John said. “I’m very honoured especially to be in my
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and courteous man which is so different to his written persona.” Son of prominent Australian artist Joy Hester has also taken the time to view John’s works at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. Apart from the local community, visitors have come from Warrnambool, the Grampians area, Castlemaine, Traralgon, California and Cambodia. “A woman from Cambodia had tears in her eyes as she looked at the artwork,” John said. “In Cambodia, it’s state run art and my exhibit blew this woman away.” Comments from other visitors can be read in the Visitor’s Book at the gallery. A meet the artist event will mark the end of the exhibit on on Sunday 15 May which expected to have 100 people in attendance.
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It was the initiative that dished up smiles during lockdown, but now a decrepit looking Spoonville site in Pakenham is providing anything but joy. During the one hour exercise limit - which is now a distant memory - Spoonville sites across Cardinia Shire were the most popular place to visit. Despite the fad having died down entirely, the Cardinia Lakes community was understandably upset at news their local site appeared to have been targeted by cruel vandals. Estate resident Laksika noticed the destroyed site during her daily walk on Sunday 24 January. “I think someone has just walked over it or kicked them all over. It’s very sad to see it. We always used to stop there and have a look for new ones,” she wrote on Facebook. The reaction from her neighbours was similar. “Absolutely disgusting. The highlight of our walk is our toddler stopping to look and admire the spoons,” one local woman said. “That’s so disappointing. My kids had spoons in there,” another woman added. Pakenham Hills Ward councillor Jack Kowarzik said the news was “really frustrating”. “Spoonville was created by locals for the enjoyment of local children and to see it vandalised is disappointing,” he said. Cardinia Art Society president Jillian Ronald described Spoonville as an “amazing initiative” during Melbourne’s lengthy lockdown. “It’s given joy and positivity in some very dark times and I just think it’s really disappointing that, when the community put together a project to support each other during a difficult time, that someone would take the trouble to destroy it. They’d be better off going home to create a spoon and putting it with
In happier times - Maci, Willow and Aubrey at a Pakenham Spoonville site. 214450 the rest,” she said. “I’d suggest there’s much better things they could do with their time.” The ‘Spoonville’ trend was born out of Winnersh, England, in an attempt to improve mental health by simply making people happy as they were out and about during daily exercise. The quirky saga soon made its way to Cardinia - after Australia’s first ever site was constructed up the highway in Longwarry. Within weeks, the site had spread to Pakenham, Officer, Garfield, Nar Nar Goon, Emerald and Beaconsfield.
Ms Ronald acknowledged the Spoonville craze had now hit a dead end. “They’re getting a little bit tired, so maybe it’s time for the spoons to come home,” she said. Ms Ronald, who commissioned the two local sites at Lakeside in Pakenham, encouraged community members to collect their spoons from their local sites. She added that in mid-February she’d look to clean up all remaining Spoonville’s and relocate any leftover spoons to an “undisclosed location”.
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Berwick Farmers’ Market at the Old Cheese Factory The Farmers Market at The Old Cheese Factory is held every second Saturday of the month from 8.00 am-12.30 pm! Come to the Farmers’ Market at the Old Cheese Factory for fresh wholesome and nutritious food and produce direct from the grower. Saturday 14 May 8am to 12.30pm, 34 Homestead Road Berwick
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Own goal shocks United By David Nagel Pakenham United continues to lose touch with the top teams in the Men’s State League 5 South competition after a 3-1 loss to top-ofthe-table Barton United Lions on Saturday. United was outplayed in the first 15 minutes of the contest, going down one-nil, but then matched motors with the Lions until a horrible mix up took the wind out of its sails early in the second half. Zuhaib Faizi opened the scoring for Barton in the 14th minute before Sila Onye returned fire with an equaliser 10 minutes before half time. United was back in the contest, but some poor defending saw Arif Askari slip through the centre-backs and put Barton ahead twoone at the break. But given his teams’ ability to stay with the Lions in the first half, United coach Liam McCafferty made a change at the break that was intended to spice up the attacking side of the game in the second half. “We went one-nil down; they had the first 10 to 15 minutes of play, but I thought we dominated the first half after that but then got caught ball watching five minutes before half time,” McCafferty said. “At half time I was actually really calm, really happy with the performance and the application of the boys, but I think I paid them (Barton) too much respect with my tactics heading into the match. “We decided to take things to them in the second half because they were no better than us. “I made a change to provide a little bit more athleticism, but within two minutes we conceded an own goal and that took the wind out of our sails. “All the spirit that we had disappeared immediately and the game just seemed to frizzle out from there. “I refuse to make excuses, but all this luck that we’re not getting now I am really confident it will turn around in the second half of the season.” Despite losing its last three, McCafferty is
A struggling Pakenham United is confident of a bounce back in the second half of the season. 273235 Picture: ROB CAREW confident his side can turn things around. “That’s three on the bounce we’ve lost, and that’s not good in any sport, but I think we’re
showing signs that some good results are not that far away,” he said. “I can just feel that it’s going to turn.”
Star-striker Sash Saric will provide a boost when he returns from suspension, in two weeks’ time, while several other regulars will make their return in the coming weeks. “Look we lost on the weekend, and that’s the bottom line, but I don’t think anything is out of reach. “Mentone, who was running away with the league three weeks ago, have lost two on the bounce and that’s just the way this competition can be sometimes. “Let’s get our players back on the pitch, string some games together with those players…and I think you will see us finish the season off strongly.” McCafferty praised the work of Danny Di Vito, who gave his all for his side. “Danny Di Vito went off with a shoulder injury late in the game (78th minute), but he put in a shift and a half,” he said. “He worked his socks off as a striker and no one worked harder than him on the pitch. “He was tremendous on the weekend.” Ninth-placed United can begin to rectify their current situation when it hosts sixthplaced Casey Panthers at 3pm at IYU Reserve this Saturday. MEN’S STATE LEAGUE 5 SOUTH RESULTS – ROUND 8 Barton United 3 v Pakenham United 1, Bunyip 4 v Mount Martha 1, White v Star Dandenong 5 v Rosebud 0, Hampton Park 12 v Endeavour Hills 0, Casey Panthers 3 v Mentone 2, South East United 3 v Aspendale 3. LADDER Barton United 19, Hampton Park, Mentone 18, White Star Dandenong 17, Bunyip 13, Casey Panthers, South East United 11, Aspendale 10, Pakenham United 8, Mount Martha 7, Rosebud 4, Endeavour Hills 1. FIXTURE – ROUND 9 White Star Dandenong v Aspendale, Pakenham United v Casey Panthers, Mentone v Hampton Park, Endeavour Hills v Mount Martha, South East United v Barton United, Rosebud v Bunyip.
Lightning Lions light up Seville in stylish performance By David Nagel A rapidly-improving Pakenham Women’s team is now in positive territory after the Lions played their best football of the season on their way to an 84-point victory over Seville. The Lions, now three wins from five games, made their way into the hills for the Saturday-night fixture with newcomers Lexi Thompson and Zoe Monckton making their club debuts. The Lions started brightly, with Danielle Case in the ruck and Bianca Moody, Courtney Stephens and Abbey Tognazzini providing great drive through the midfield. Jenna Green, playing just her second game of football, was the real surprise packet in the first quarter, kicking two goals, with Moody and left-footer Melina Eppel adding further majors to give the Lions a 22-point lead at quarter time. Madi Ward was proving dangerous for Seville and kept the home side in the contest with two goals in the first half. But the Lions played a consistent brand of football for four quarters, with skipper Chloe Nagel kicking two goals in the second term and Moody and Eppel kicking others. Moody and Nagel kicked two each in the third as the Lions raced away with the contest. Kayla Menere then booted two last-quarter goals and Eppel another, to give the Lions a 15.14.104 to 3.2.20 victory. Pakenham has several members of its team playing their first seasons of football, and the improvement in players like Tayla Sbisa, Courtney Karayannis, Steph Grentell, Sarah Connelly, Emma Caulfield and Green is a real credit to the training methods of ex18 STAR NEWS
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From left, Bianca Moody and Melina Eppel kicked seven goals between them for Pakenham Picture: SUPPLIED against Seville on Saturday night. 280190 perienced coach Rick Stalker. Moody and Nagel kicked four each for the Lions, with all goals on the run, with Eppel kicking three and Green and Menere two each. Stephens and Tognazzini were brilliant through the midfield, while Ward, Kylie Ockwell and Lillian Pagels never stopped trying for the navy blues. Upwey-Tecoma was in brilliant form in its home game against Thornton-Eildon, scoring an 18.17.125 to 0.0.0 victory in front of its
home crowd at Upwey. The Tigers were super-impressive in the first half, kicking 5.3 and 6.2 in the first two quarters to set up their winning score. Reigning league best and fairest Kianna Oates was at her brilliant best for the Tigers, kicking five goals, while Cale McNess and Jess Occhipinti were also lively up forward with three each. The Tigers had 10 individual goal-kickers, in a timely reminder of the depth they have at their footy club.
Lauren Cleeman, Emma Caccetta and Imogen Rennie were also impressive for the winners, while Hannah Rusic played a great game for the Kangaroos. Rusic was joined by Jess Waixel, Rose Kealy and Emily Kerr on the best players list for Thornton-Eildon. And Healesville has continued its winning start to the season, scoring a 9.16.70 to 1.1.7 victory over Yarra Junction on Saturday. Paula Pavic, Jaimee Petersen and Lauren Rogers kicked two each for the Bloods while Danielle Carracun and Bec Collins were also hugely effective around the ground. Jess Laidlaw kicked the only goal for Yarra Junction, who had Emily Spicer and Georgia Page battle things out to the final siren. We will know a lot more about the topfour teams this week with Healesville hosting Upwey-Tecoma and Olinda Ferny Creek on the road to Belgrave. In Eastern Women’s Division One, Beaconsfield suffered a hefty defeat at the hands of Rowville. OUTER EAST WOMEN’S RESULTS ROUND 5 Healesville 9.16.70 v Yarra Junction 1.1.7, Seville 3.2.20 v Pakenham 15.14.104, UpweyTecoma 18.17.125 v Thornton Eildon 0.0.0. Byes: Belgrave, Monbulk, Olinda Ferny Creek. LADDER Healesville 20, Olinda Ferny Creek, UpweyTecoma 16, Belgrave, Pakenham 12, Monbulk 8, Yarra Junction, Seville 4, Thornton Eildon 0. FIXTURE ROUND 5 Pakenham v Yarra Junction, Thornton Eildon v Seville, Belgrave v Olinda Ferny Creek, Healesville v Upwey-Tecoma. Monbulk – Bye. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Warriors win over Whittlesea By Jonty Ralphsmith
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Lions step things up By Tyler Lewis Pakenham is slowly, but surely, emerging as a contender for the AFL Outer East Premier Division title. The quick and youthful sides are running teams off their feet, and did just that to Mt Evelyn on Saturday. The energetic Lions side piled on five majors to one in the first term, setting up a matchdefining lead at the first change. Pakenham were tested in the third term, but was never truly asked a question where it counts – the scoreboard. The Lions spread of goal-kickers, coalesced with the Rovers inability to convert meant Ash Green’s men could storm away to a seemingly comfortably 17.16 (118) to 8.16 (64) victory. Pakenham kicked a sensational score in Saturday’s turbulent conditions at Mt Evelyn, and has had very little trepidation in front of goal this season. The Lions scores of 73, 73, 90 and now 118 has Green pleased with the output from his forwards. “It was definitely pleasing, we have always said ideally our goal is to kick 100 points a game,” he said. “Obviously you have an opposition that is going to nullify that area as well… we missed a couple easy opportunities as well, so the score could’ve been a bit better, but at the end of the day 33 scoring shots was really good. “We are kicking more goals than points at the moment, where in the other games we have kicked more points than goals, that’s just a confidence thing too.” The common description of this Pakenham unit from opposition coaches is clear, the Lions have pace to burn and if they get you on the outside running towards goal, it’s an uphill battle. And while the electrifying speed is a strength of the Lions, Green was most pleased with his sides contested work when the Rovers mounted a case in the third term. “I was really pleased with our contested footy and our clearances,” he said. “To Mt Evelyn’s credit they came back at us in the third and as good sides do we were able to absorb that and repel it and change it. “It was definitely positive signs, we have been working on the last couple of months, pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
seeing some of the rewards and the guys that have done the hard yards getting the recognition going forward. “It was really good, but we still have a lot of work to do that’s for sure.” This new Outer East competition has thrown plenty of curveballs. Since its establishment in 2019, there has been more club movement than a revolving door, add in the stop-start nature of Covid over 2020 and 2021 – the unknown for coaches and players is extensive. Green appears to be embracing that challenge of the unknown, reiterating to his players how important early wins, and improvement are to their premiership aspirations. “The last time we played Mt Evelyn was a couple of years ago and they come from behind and beat us there,” he said. “I think the beauty of this league is there is a bit of unknown element, there’s obviously key players missing every week with injuries and whatever else, so you have to bring your A game every week, and if you don’t – there is going to be some surprises. “I think we have seen that since round 1, we keep saying we just have to keep improving, because other sides will if you don’t and they will beat you, that’s why it’s important to win games early in the season.” In other games across Premier Division; Woori Yallock inflicted further pain to the winless Officer 14.13 (97) to 2.7 (19); Wandin continued its terrific start to the season over Upwey Tecoma 15.20 (110) to 7.6 (48) and Olinda Ferny Creek rallied to a tremendous win over Monbulk after some selection chaos, 9.7 (61) to 8.11 (59). With such a confined competition in Division 1 of AFL Outer East, one win is all it takes to regain momentum. That’s precisely what’s happened for Berwick Springs. The Titans torpedoed Yarra Glen on Saturday and have bounced from a 0-3 start to knocking on the door of the top four. Rodney Benstead’s men haven’t been far away, but have often misfired in front of goal. But on Saturday, the Berwick Springs unit had the view finder on target, particularly in the opening half. “It really was, when you’re kicking goals –
we have missed opportunities in the last few weeks – we got our confidence early,” Benstead said of how pleasing his side’s first half was. “We were thought we were playing some good football, but we wanted some confidence to show that on the scoreboard. “When we got that great start, it was full credit to the boys because they worked hard and have built each week. “They have improved each week, we were hoping for an improved performance this week and we got it.” The Titans filled their boots in the final term, kicking a further six goals to zip to put a stamp of emphasis on the 16.15 (111) to 2.6 (18) win. But despite the Titans previously being an outfit in which opposition clubs have cashed in on, Benstead was keeping his men – and supporters – level headed before the bounce. “Before the game a couple of supporters were getting ahead of themselves and thinking this game was going to happen and I said to them, we have done nothing and are second bottom on the ladder,” he said. “I think the boys saw it as an opportunity, they knew they’d been playing okay, but just hadn’t had a win. “They were desperate to get a win and had plenty of energy and effort throughout the day, that was the most pleasing thing.” After getting off the mark and Belgrave in its sights this week, the Titans should finish next round inside the four, but Benstead isn’t getting ahead of the present and is focusing on general improvement each week. “We just think it’s a marathon, we have good depth at the club so the pressure is on everyone,” he said. “We want to keep lifting our standards, the pressure is on all, but it’s good pressure, the twos are winning and now we get an opportunity to play these teams three times – we have learned a lot and feel we can progress our footy to the next level. “Everyone has to be engaged and involved… we are excited, but we have Belgrave this week we see that as an opportunity as well.” In other matches across the Division 1 competition; Seville flexed its muscles over Emerald, 10.18 (78) to 5.9 (39); Gembrook Cockatoo defeated Healesville 9.21 (75) to 5.3 (33) and Belgrave had the bye.
The Pakenham Warriors men’s side recorded a tight three-point victory against Whittlesea at Cardinia life on Saturday night to remain in the top two. After 13 lead changes throughout the match, the Warriors held the lead for the majority of the final quarter and held on for a gritty victory. Alistair Parker (10 points, 12 rebounds) was a key cog in the victory and Joe Davis (27 points), Ned Weideman (17 points, 10 rebounds) and Joshua Dow (14 points, eight rebounds) were all typically influential. Next up for the men is a home double-header this week, with Melton at 8pm on Saturday followed by Wallan at 2pm on Sunday. Meanwhile, Pakenham’s Championship women’s team went down to Bulleen by 33 points The undefeated visitors felt right at home at Cardinia Life and were 30 points ahead at halftime. They remained on top for the rest of the match despite 15 points to Tarryn Wilkin and 12 to Haille Nickerson. The women have a break this weekend before returning to action on Saturday 21 May against Southern Peninsula. It was an agonising defeat, also to Bulleen, for the Youth League Women who were so close to beating the still undefeated side. The Warriors burst out of the blocks, up by 12 at quarter time, but Bulleen worked its way back to level pegging at the final break. Both teams had opportunities and each had their share of the lead, in the last stanza, but Bulleen were up by three in the final seconds when the Warriors called a timeout. A clutch three-pointer from Ebony Sans in the last second sent the game into over-time but it took a second period of over time to finally deliver a result – in favour of Bullen. Alahna Arnason (19 points, 13 rebounds), Sans (19 points) and Louise Karajic Powell (15 points) contributed to the score-line, the team going down 15-12 in the second period of overtime making a final score of 105-102. Next weekend the youth women have Wyndham at home followed by Warrandyte on the road. The Youth League Men went down by nine points to Whittlesea giving them their first loss of the season. Jackson Grey and Michael Johns (16 points) led the scoring for the Warriors with Jarred Small (15 points) and Matt Stevens (13 points) also making useful contributions. They will look to bounce back this week when they head to Wangaratta.
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