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Temple’s journey By Shelby Brooks

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The Officer Sikh Temple. 234950 Harpreet reflects on the journey the temple has been on in the last five years. 234950 nator Tanya Bone were among other community members singing the temple’s praises for its five-year planning anniversary. “We have contributed to the environment and biodiversity, made collaborative relationships with over 20 organisations, contributed during natural disasters and pandemic, hosted many community members, organised and participated in several community events and received several grants and awards,” Mr Kandra said. “It has been a very fulfilling journey for me and our selfless volunteers.”

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through their social service efforts,” she said. Head of Year 9 at Beaconhills College Berwick Campus shared a similar sentiment. “The Officer Gurdwara is a testament to the value of our expanding local social and cultural demographic. Our first visits to the Gurdwara as a school were not only enlightening but left our staff and students feeling they had experienced a genuine connection with the Sikh community,” Marus Roberts said. Gembrook MP Brad Battin, Pakenham Labor candidate Emma Vulin, Pakenham Liberal candidate David Farrelly and Outlook coordi-

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It’s been five years since the first complaint was lodged against the Officer Sikh Temple during its planning phase. But now temple representatives say the relationships with its neighbours are thriving. Officer Sikh Temple Gurudwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar (SGND) spokesperson Harpreet Kandra said in the beginning, neighbours were not happy with the temple coming to Officer Road and collaborated to stall the planning process. “There were a lot of apprehensions about us and our activities when we filed our planning application,” he said. But he believes that relationship has now changed for the better. “For sure, we have put to rest all those worries by proving that we are ‘a community centre for everyone’, not just a place of worship,” he said. “A few of our neighbours have visited us and attended our events, some of them have dropped jam and fruits at our centre and we have received donations of food, clothes and bread. Some have come to our centre for vaccination. We have shared Christmas cakes with some as well. And one of them helped us massively to dismantle old sheds. “So our spirit of sharing and caring is being reciprocated in line with Australia values of love, compassion, mateship and social cohesion.” In 2018, 24 objectors wrote against the development plans at the council level, however, they withdrew their objections once the case made it to the state’s planning tribunal. The group’s main concern was that a green wedge zone was not a suitable area for a place of worship. Officer’s Bridgewood Primary School principal Kerry Coffey said the school had a long standing relationship with the temple. “We find the temple is extremely inclusive of all nationalities and religions, especially

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Nossal High School’s Alex Wilson playing his instrument of choice, the trombone.

Principle Dancer Regan from Berwick Secondary College.

Students from across the South East showcased their culture in a compelling Haka.

Officer Secondary College’s Hailey wowed with a rhythmic gymnastics act.

Spectacular student show John Cain Arena was a scene of colour over the weekend, as 3000 school students sung and danced their hearts out in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. Performing to a crowd of 10,000 for the first time since the Covid pandemic, the 10 September show highlighted many of the state’s best, albeit youngest, musical talent. Taking on the theme Time to Shine, the spectacular featured tunes from hit artists including David Guetta, Dua Lipa, The Beatles and Kate Bush, along with daredevil skaters, skipping teams, acrobats, hip-hop dancers, giant puppetry and circus acts. South Eastern students shined in the spectacular, representing Hampton Park Secondary College, Cranbourne West Secondary College, Lyndhurst Secondary College, Nossal High School, Berwick Lodge Primary School, Kambrya College, Narre Warren South P-12 College and Hallam Secondary College.

John Cain Arena lit up on Saturday 10 September for the Victorian School State Spectacular. Pictures: TIMOTHY BURGESS

Kambrya College student Gauri performed a powerful number during the three-hour extravaganza. Picture: TIMOTHY BURGESS

The backstage crew worked hard to make the Spectacular possible.

Months of rehearsals culminated in an aweinspiring performance for the Pasefika Choir.

From left, Saskia and Mercedes shone as backing vocalists.

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Injured wildlife on the rise in Cardinia

New-look shire grants

By Tyler Wright This winter has brought an increased number of dead and injured wildlife throughout the Cardinia Shire Council and Yarra Ranges Council local government areas (LGAs). Between 1 June and 31 August 2021, there were 460 reports of injured or dead animals within the Yarra Ranges LGA made to Wildlife Victoria - a number which rose to 536 in the same time period in 2022. The Cardinia Shire LGA has also seen an increase in dead and injured wildlife over the winter period, increasing from 196 reports in 2021 to 266 in 2022. Carol Seeger runs the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter based in Kallista, and said this winter season had brought a “terrible increase” in wombats being hit by cars in the Yarra Ranges. Along with her carers, Carol is currently housing about 30 wombats and joeys found injured. “Around [Kallista] and Emerald, Menzies Creek, I had to put some down [and] they were still alive,” Carol said. “I had to go out to one near Choo Choos [restaurant] in Emerald, and it died just as I got there. “The lady had pulled it off the road, but she didn’t hit it; the person that hit it just left it.” Hotspots for injured wildlife callouts include Monbulk, Emerald, Menzies Creek, Macclesfield Road and Wellington Road specifically. According to data from Wildlife Victoria, the Eastern Grey Kangaroo has suffered the most in the Yarra Ranges municipality with 520 reported in the past year, closely followed by 367 ringtail possum reports and 233 wombats. “People are coming home [at] 5pm or 5.30pm - it’s still dark, just on dusk,” Carol said. “Another girl who works as volunteer, she goes down Wellington Road and in a couple of weeks she counted 16 dead kangaroos down there. “We’ve had a bit of a reprieve with Covid, not as many people were on the road, so as soon as Covid [restrictions] stopped you started getting more [reports] because animals got used to, very quickly, not as many cars being on the road.” Wildlife rescuer for Wildlife Victoria and volunteer for the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter, Leanne Sultana, has attended to 10 reports of injured wombats in the past two months, a “drop in the ocean” of the total amount of injured or dead wildlife in the Yarra Ranges. Leanne said wildlife rescue service Help for Wildlife advised her it received 28 reports of dead wombats hit by vehicles throughout the Yarra Ranges this winter.

Expression of Interest (EOI) applications are now open for Community Capital Works Partnership Grants 2023–24 (Category 2). During a review of the Community Capital Works Grants program process in 2020, the Cardinia Shire Council found that Category 2 projects require a greater level of application detail and additional support for community group applicants. The new-look grants have been divided into three categories and have been designed to be more accessible to community members and groups across the shire. Community capital works grants (Category 1) - grants of up to $20,000 per project available from a set priorities list that will benefit the enhancement of the facility. The council manages the delivery of these projects. Community capital works partnership grants (Category 2) - matched funding grants of up to $35,000 per project are available for a community group’s choice of project that will benefit a council asset/facility, increase participation, and inclusion. Community groups contribute financially and manage the works with guidance from council. Major equipment grants (Category 3) - matched funding grants of up to $20,000 per project are available to purchase major equipment to assist in the maintenance of sporting grounds, outer grounds, or large internal areas. This year, the EOI applications are opening earlier to provide community groups with more time to work through their project planning before the detailed applications open in January 2023. Eligible community groups and organisations that would like to apply will need to complete their EOI form and have the proposed project supported by the council before they can proceed to the detailed application process in January 2023. Expressions of Interest must be submitted online through SmartyGrants before Friday 16 December 2022 at cardinia.vic.gov.au/ccwg Cardinia Shire Council will also host a grant writing workshop from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday 18 October to further assist community groups that apply for grants, including those that are interested in applying for Community Capital Works Grants. To register for this session, email ccwg@cardinia.vic.gov.au before Friday 14 October. All applications for the Community Capital Works Grants 2023– 24, including supported Category 2 applications, will be open from January to March 2023. For more information, visit cardinia.vic.gov.au/grants or call 1300 787 624.

There were 266 reports of injured, displaced, found on the ground or dead wombats in the Cardinia Shire made to Wildlife Victoria in the past year. Pictures: LEANNE SULTANA Wildlife Victoria CEO Lisa Palma said there had been a 15 to 20 per cent increase in case volumes each year for struck, injured and orphaned wildlife around the state. “Our wildlife face increasing threats due to habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation, urbanisation and climate change,” Lisa said. As these injuries increase, volunteers at local wildlife rescues like Carol’s will continue their effort to nurse the wildlife back to health, with a word of advice for motorists heading into spring. “Pull [wildlife] off the road at least, and don’t lay them on their stomach because they smother the baby, too,” Carol said. “Either lay them on their side or upside down...always pull them off the road, or ring somebody straight away.” To report a wildlife emergency, contact Wildlife Victoria on (03) 8400 7300 or submit an online form via the Wildlife Victoria website at wildlifevictoria.org.au/wildlife-information/report-a-wildlife-emergency

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What do you love about what you do? It’s a privilege and rewarding to work in a social welfare sector where people come to seek support for all sorts of problems and needs. I enjoy working with my team to achieve the best and positive outcomes for our clients. Who is the best person you’ve worked with and why? My late manager, Steve Watkinson. As a young professional, I needed a coach-like manager like Steve. One of his pieces of advice to me was, “do not allow anyone to form a negative view about you” because it would be hard for you to change that view. Steve was very passionate about staff development, and this made a positive impact my professional growth. Steve was also very supportive of my community service outside of work and he used to attend some of my community events as a show of support. What would your last meal be? Akop – a delicious South Sudanese dish cooked with beef or lamb, and spinach. What is your most memorable moment? When I arrived in Australia for the first time. We landed at the Melbourne Airport on a very wintry morning in June. Melbourne and its weather were very different to where I came from in Africa. What event past or present would you like to witness? The AFL Grand Final. Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Gary Ablett Jr – I became a Geelong Cats fan because of their club culture and admirable players like Gary Ablett Jr. Harrison Ford – I like his movies and I think he’s a good person. Tim Costello – he is good example of people who stand for something consistently, e.g. gambling reform in Australia and his service through World Vision is also exemplary.

Andrew Gai. 287079 What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? Books: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell; Developing The Leader Within You by John Maxwell; Elon Musk – The Life Lessons and Rules For Success. I am watching the coverage of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her service to the UK, the Commonwealth and the world was extraordinary and thus, there is a lot to learn from her life. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Akop, and the judges will never forget the taste. Where is your dream holiday destination? The Great Ocean Road region. The landscape there is just beautiful. What were you like as a kid? From the stories that my parents and relatives

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS tell me, I was curious, humourous, creative and energetic. My mum had a hard time trying to contain me inside the hut as I used to sneak out to go and I play with my favourite niece. We didn’t have toys so we used to make our toys from the mud, e.g. soldiers, cars and cows. What was your first job? Trolley collector at a Coles supermarket. I never worked before coming to Australia so this was my first ongoing job while I was doing an Intensive English Course at Language School. What are the three most used apps on your phone? Samsung Notes as I like to jot down good thoughts/ideas that come to mind on the go, Audible and Facebook. What’s one question that you have always wanted answered? What will happen if all countries were to lay down their arms for the sake of peace?

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Art coming to town

Andrea Hopgood is a judge at the Trending Art exhibition. cludes the grand final weekend and school holidays. It’s an opportunity to escape the footy and is a great value holiday activity,” Ms Ronald said. Entry is free, but a gold coin donation would be appreciated. Please contact Jillian at cardiniaartsociety@gmail.com if you would like more information.

Judge Desiree Van de Beer-Harker will examine the works on display.

The latest edition of Connect magazine has hit the streets of Cardinia Shire. Connect is the council’s official publication, providing community members with updates and information about its programs, services, facilities, events and activities. It highlights the many ways the council works in partnership with and supports the local community. The latest edition of Connect features a range of information and resources for community members, including details on future sports projects, the Cardinia critter challenge, celebrations and events happening across Cardinia Shire. “We’ve highlighted some great projects in this edition, from the completion of major works to accessible upgrades, and even projects completed with grant funding,” Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield said in ‘Connect’. “With several more exciting projects in the pipeline, we’re looking forward to keeping Cardinia Shire growing – read on for more!” For more information about Connect magazine, or to read the latest edition online, visit council’s website at cardinia. vic.gov.au/connect or call 1300 787 624. This edition was printed and photographed in line with COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time and there may be some changes to services, facilities and programs featured since the time of print. For the most up-to-date information, please visit cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

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An exhibition of contemporary art highlighting the latest trends is opening soon at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. The Trending Art exhibition, run by not-forprofit organisation the Cardinia Art Society, gives artists an opportunity to display their most creative works. President Jillian Ronald said the society was holding the show to encourage and support creativity throughout Cardinia Shire. “The committee believes that art brings people together and this art show displaying 270 artworks will showcase the diversity of artists in the Cardinia Shire and surrounding districts,” she said. “The art will inspire you and with many of the artworks for sale, it could solve the problem of your boring blank wall!” The gift shop is open for the duration of the show, selling artist’s unique items and merchandise, and is a great place for visitors to do some early Christmas shopping for a unique gift, Ms Ronald said. Visitors can also watch artists at work during demonstrations on the weekends. Prizes will be award to the best resin, flow, digital, mixed media, abstract, sculpture and textile. Artworks that have a cultural or environmental message are included and young artists 15 and under will compete for five certificates of excellence. Both judges are local, with Andrea Hopgood owner of Paperworks Gallery in Berwick while Desiree Van de Beek-Harker hails from Cranbourne. They will also have a selection of their artworks on display. The Trending Art Show runs from 23 September to 2 October and is open daily from 10am to 4pm at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. “The show is open for 10 days which in-

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Berwick Mitsubishi’s Heath Eustace and longtime friend and co-worker Dane Kelly know a thing or two about cars. Working in the automotive industry for 18 and 22 years respectively, the pair will put their knowledge and skills to the test next month as they venture across Australia’s top end for the Spring 2022 S***box Rally. The charity rally, which takes place from 15 to 21 October, will see 250 teams of two drive thousands of kilometres across Australia’s harshest and most isolated roads. The catch? The cars cannot exceed $1500 in value - meaning they will likely hit a few bumps in the road. Heath and Dane have chosen to put their faith in a 2004 BA Ford Falcon Wagon during the seven-day rally, which - if all goes well - will transport them 3342km from Mackay to Darwin. Aside from some prospective issues like overheating, punctured tyres and challenging back-roads, the two are optimistic about the journey. Heath, who works at BerwickMitsubishi, said they are “pretty excited to be taking part”. “Hopefully we don’t have any issues…so long as the air conditioner and beer fridge work, we should be happy,” Dane joked. Raising funds for the Cancer Council, the pair has already collected $3200 of a $5000 goal, thanks to supportive friends and family, as well as generous sponsors including Fundit Finance, Global Factory Maintenance, Advance Car Carriers, Auto Motor Group, Berwick Mitsubishi, National Car Buyers, Mornington Isuzu, Signarama Albury and Motorsport Wheels and Tyres. “It has been challenging to raise the money because things are a bit tighter financially for people at the moment, but we’re confident we’ll reach our target,” Heath said. The men anticipate they’ll be driving about 500-600 kilometres each day, with Heath, who has participated in the rally three times before, the main driver, while first-timer Dane sits passenger side as “co-pilot”. “[Heath] had been looking at doing the

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Dane Kelly and Heath Eustace with the Ford Falcon Wagon they plan to drive from Mackay to Darwin. Picture: SUPPLIED rally for a while and threw the idea up and it sounded like good fun for a good cause,” Dane said. “I’ve personally got a bit of experience riding motorbikes in fairly remote parts of New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory…we’re both quite mechanicallyminded as well.” The S***box Rally is in its 13th year, with its spring rally already raising more than $1.3 million for the Cancer Council. A “great cause in general”, the fight to find a cure for cancer hits close to home for Heath,

whose family members have battled with the disease. “I’m getting a bit older so the threat of cancer and how it might impact you becomes more relevant,” Heath said. “You just want to do your bit for your family and the wider community and hopefully assist in some way to try to find a cure for cancer… that would be great.” To donate to Heath and Dane’s team, called Neither Fast or Furious, head to spring2022.shitboxrally.com.au/neither-fastor-furious pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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Hallam Senior College principal Simon Sherlock takes Premier Daniel Andrews and Labor’s Narre Warren North candidate Belinda Wilson on a tour of the school. 298293

Promise to boost school By Marcus Uhe Year 10 students at Hallam Senior College welcomed a surprise special guest on Thursday 8 September in the form of Premier Daniel Andrews. The Premier, joined by Labor’s Narre Warren North candidate Belinda Wilson, addressed the unsuspecting students at an assembly to announce a $24.2 million funding commitment to upgrade the school facilities, should the Labor Party retain government at the upcoming State election in November. The commitment will facilitate the construction of a new building for students in Years 7 to 9, a competition-grade gymnasium and a new administration building, increasing enrolment capacity by 225 students. Premier Andrews said Hallam Senior College is a great school from a great community, worthy of the investment. “This is one of the most significant investments that’s been made in the south-eastern

suburbs by size and scale,” the Premier said. “It’s going to be a fantastic success and it’s going to create lots of local jobs for tradies building it. “If we’re re-elected we’ll waste no time, we’ll get cracking and get it done as fast as we possibly can.” Ms Wilson welcomed the announcement for her potential future constituents. “Every family deserves a great local school and the Andrews Labor Government will deliver an expanded Hallam Senior College so kids in Narre Warren North have the world-class classrooms they deserve,” she said. “The best teachers aren’t able to do the best job in ageing classrooms and out-of-date facilities. “That’s why the Andrews Labor Government has invested more than $12.8 billion to build and upgrade schools in every corner of the state – making sure every kid has every chance.”

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Auctioneer Mark Bond and organising committee vice-chairman Dan O’Loughlin auction off a memorabilia piece of Peter Daicos and sons Josh and Nick.

MC Dave O’Neil, comdedian Peter Rowsthorn and Collingwood legend Peter Daicos with Gumbuya World functions and events manager Ange Reid, Ranger Benny and guest services and retail manager Alex Price.

Blokes lunch goes wild By Shelby Brooks The Cardinia Casey Biggest Blokes Lunch is back… in a big way. After a two-year Covid-induced hiatus, the prostate cancer and men’s health fundraiser returned on Friday 9 September at a packedout Gumbuya World function centre. More than 400 blokes turned up to hear from health professionals, former Collingwood champion Peter Daicos and comedian Peter Rowsthorn across the afternoon, while raising significant funds for prostate cancer research and awareness initiatives. Organising committee chairman Garry Howe said the figures were still being tallied, but the 2022 event would take the total raised across the seven lunches to date to well over $600,000. Mr Howe said the move to Gumbuya World - given the unavailability of the Cardinia Cultural Centre - could not have worked out better. “It’s a great venue and the feedback from our patrons was great,” he said. “We can’t thank Ron Weinzierl, Ange Reid and the team at Gumbuya enough for helping us transition to the new venue. “It looks like we have a new home.” In his welcome, Mr Howe acknowledged the presence of James McPherson, the son of Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch founder Chris McPherson, and also his brother Paul. He spoke of a list of 10 inspirational things published in the Gazette a few years back included Chris, alongside MND crusader Neale Daniher, as two people who turned a bad day and grim diagnosis into a movement to prevent others going through what they had to endure. Russell Briggs from the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia gave an update on research initiatives and where the funds would be directed. Berwick-based Shekib Shahbaz from Melbourne Urology busted a few myths surrounding prostate cancer, including that it was an older man’s disease. In fact, he said the risk of death was far less in older sufferers, who often died with the disease rather than of the disease. He said the fatality rate in younger people diagnosed was a lot higher. Daicos was interviewed by Gazette sports editor Dave Nagel and enthralled the crowd with stories from his stellar career. He also spoke about the incredible form of his sons Josh and Nick as Collingwood heads towards an unlikely grand final. Rowsthorn, of Kath and Kim fame, rounded out the afternoon’s entertainment with a hilarious comedy routine. Mr Howe acknowledged the support of patron sponsors Star News Group and Khans Hospitality and welcomed the addition of the likes of Pakenham Mazda and Alston Coaches and Buses - who helped ferry patrons to and from the event - as valued supporters. 8 STAR NEWS

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No more jail for Roberts By Karen Sweeney, AAP As a 17-year-old boy Jason Roberts came under the sinister influence of hardened crook Bandali Debs. There was a cult-like personality around Debs who seemed to have some way of exercising adverse influence over young adolescents in his family circle, Victorian Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kaye said on Monday. Roberts, who was dating Debs’ daughter Nicole, wasn’t the first teen boy Debs had recruited to assist in a series of armed robberies. But he was the last. While staking out a series of potential targets for the pair of robbers, Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller were murdered in Moorabbin in 1998. Debs was jailed for life. Roberts was jailed for a minimum of 35 years until his conviction was overturned and he was acquitted in a retrial. During that trial, Roberts pleaded guilty to 10 armed robberies committed with Debs in the lead-up to the murders. He was sentenced on Monday to six years and six months behind bars. With almost 22 years - 8001 days - of time served for the murders he was acquitted of, Roberts will not return to prison. “I would accept if you had not come under Debs’ sinister influence you would not have become involved in this offending,“ Justice Kaye said. But on the other hand, Roberts had quite frankly conceded he was a willing participant in the crimes, Justice Kaye said. Still, Roberts was very much under the toxic influence of Bandali Debs, he said. Debs seemed to have a methodology of recruiting young teenagers to assist him to commit serious and violent armed robberies. The crimes involved Roberts and Debs

After spending almost 22 years in prison Jason Roberts won’t serve any more time. pointing loaded weapons at customers and staff in restaurants, forcing them to lie face down and to have their hands and feet bound. Jewellery and other personal possessions were taken, as well as restaurants’ hard-earned takings. Victims’ lives had been significantly and profoundly adversely affected, Justice Kaye said.

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He found Roberts was remorseful for his actions and had been deeply affected by the more than two decades he spent in prison. Roberts is suffering anxiety and major depression. He leaves his home only when absolutely necessary and only with a close relative. He has limited capacity for employment or any other activity, Justice Kaye said.

Time in prison, including in protection for his own safety, had a substantial detrimental effect on his psychological wellbeing, the court heard. But his prospects for rehabilitation are good. Roberts, who had been on bail pending sentencing, is now free.

A climb for mental health By Eleanor Wilson The Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb was back in full force on Saturday 10 September, as fire crews from across the state stepped up to fight depression, suicide and posttraumatic stress injury. Several South Eastern crews took on the daunting climb, which saw firies conquer 28 floors of the Crown Metropol Tower, in 25 kilograms of kit, including heavy duty uniform and a breathing apparatus. Among those participating were Berwick CFA, Narre Warren CFA and Narre Warren North CFA, who each raised several thousand dollars for mental health organisations LifeLine, Fortem and 000 Foundation. Narre Warren CFA senior firefighter Tony Bundock, who marked his fourth climb on the weekend, said it is the most physically demanding fundraiser he’s been part of. “It’s a grind from the start to the finish, but you just have to get to the top,” he said. The ninth annual climb saw 600 firefighters and emergency service personnel climb to raise over $525,000. Mr Bundock said the cause is particu-

larly relevant for emergency services personnel. “We go to hundreds of fire calls a year ranging from the inevitable cat up a tree, to incredibly horrific scenes and you don’t know what the long-term effects of dealing with those events will be,” he said. “You have to look at that in terms of your capacity to deal with these issues, so keeping strong mental health and agility is important.” Alongside platforming mental health, the climb commemorated the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty during the September 11 New York terror attacks, with each participant’s race bib including a photo and name of one of the victims. “We’re doing [the climb] for a cause, but those guys had no choice, they just had to go up and do their job and unfortunately they didn’t come back down,” Mr Bundock said. “It’s quite confronting to think the people who do the same work as you do can just be wiped out like that…so we do always remember them.”

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Free activities for the kids Pakenham Central Marketplace will be abuzz with fun and free activities for the kids during the upcoming spring school holidays. Children visiting the Marketplace can get creative with Spring Craft workshops which will be held daily from 11am til 2pm weekdays, from Monday 19 September to Friday 30 September. From mask decorating to sand art, there’s a new activity every day that the kids will love, with a full daily craft schedule available on the centre website. Face painting and glitter tattoos are always super popular with the little ones, and our favourite artists from Party Girl World will be providing free face painting on Thursday 22 and Wednesday 28 September, and free glitter tattoos on Wednesday 21 and Friday 30 September from 11am til 2pm.

Marketing Manager at Pakenham Central Marketplace, Paula Creasey, said the action packed calendar of events signals a return to fun community events at the centre. “Pakenham Central Marketplace is proud of our standing as a community hub, and a destination meeting place for people in the area,” Ms Creasey said. “After a tough few years, we’re excited to welcome kids and their families to the centre during their school holiday break in a format that is affordable and accessible to all,” Ms Creasey said. For people wanting more details about all the fun on offer at Pakenham Central Marketplace this September, visit pakenhamcentralmarketplace.com.au

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Mountain Ash named ‘Eucalypt of the Year’ in poll By Renee Wood The Eucalyptus regnans, the Mountain Ash, has been dubbed the Eucalypt of the Year for 2022 following a national poll by Eucalypt Australia. The competition has been running for five years and the votes quadrupled from last year, with the most going towards the Mountain Ash which is one of the principal forest trees in the Yarra Ranges area. Eucalypt Australia’s Linda Baird said it’s unique in Australia and internationally. “It’s the tallest flowering tree or plant of any description in the world, we actually hold that, that is our native tree,” Ms Baird said.

One of the tallest Eucalyptus regnans in the Black Spur stands at 86 metres tall and the tallest known is in Tasmania at 100.5 metres. “The interesting thing is that the tallest isn’t necessarily the oldest – they gain girth.” “So they grow up really tall and straight, and then they just get wider and wider and wider.” The tree is also vital to local biodiversity, home to threatened species through hollows including the Leadbeater’s Possum and Greater Glider. They also face growing issues when fire events sweep through their habitat. “They are obligate seeders – when the reg-

nans get fire on fire on fire it’s really difficult for them because their seeds will only be viable once they become mature and they take around 20 years to become mature. “If you’re getting back to back fire events, that gets really really difficult.“ The poll aims to engage with the public to promote the diversity of Eucalypts, with 988 species, and to grow a greater understanding of what’s in your urban environment. A hotly contested second place went to the Red Flowering Gum, Corymbia ficifolia and the Sydney Red Gum, Angophora costata, came in third. Ms Baird said the poll delivered a healthy competition on social media as those in the

West rallied to back the Red Flowering Gum, with a sense of pride growing among voters about what’s in their backyard. For those wishing to see a Mountain Ash, they can be spotted in many areas across the Yarra Ranges including in the Upper Yarra and the Dandenong Ranges. The Ada Tree is also a popular Victorian mountain ash in Powelltown, which stands at around 76 metres tall and is estimated to be over 300 years old. Walking tracks to see the giant Eucalyptus can be accessed by the Ada Tree Picnic Area and car park on Ada River Road, Powelltown.

Come and experience the Walhalla Goldfields Railway Spend an unforgettable day with the family at Walhalla Goldfields Railway. Relax and take in the breathtaking views as the train winds its way through the spectacular Stringers Gorge on what is considered one of the country’s most picturesque rail journeys. Departing the historic Walhalla Station on your one-hour journey you will travel through the station yards with the sheer, stunning cliff face on one side and the winding Stringers Creek on the other side. Winding through the gorge past Happy Creek Station on your way towards Thomson Station you cross seven bridges which in themselves are a marvel of engineering before reaching the spectacular Thomson River bridge.

Upon arrival at Thomson Station passengers disembark and have the opportunity to peruse the station and surroundings before reboarding for your return journey. For young train buffs, we also offer a Ride in the Cab Experience for a small extra fee. Get up front and experience a different perspective from the vantage point of the locomotive cab. See the amazing track work and bridges and chat to our knowledgeable crew along the way. Make Walhalla Goldfields Railway your next family day out. Trains depart Walhalla at 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday weekly, and daily during school holidays. Bookings can be made at walhallarail.com. au. Call 5165 6280 for more information.

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Faith leads to courage, wisdom and compassion Every school has a motto or mission statement that outlines how each member of the community can benefit from being part of the school community. St Clare’s Primary School, Officer, has the following school motto: Faith leads to courage, wisdom and compassion. In order to live out this motto, all members of our community are asked to follow our school wide expectations which are Respect, Optimism, Courage, Kind and Safe – ROCKS. Our students follow these in their daily actions at school by doing their job, having a go, making positive choices, seeking help when needed, modelling and practising kindness and keeping themselves and others safe. At St Clare’s these expectations are modelled and explicitly taught and reinforced in an ongoing way. Our student awards are based on living out ROCKS and we link these expectations to scriptures in the Bible. Our hope is that all members of our community will leave St Clare’s with our school wide expectations and our motto instilled in their minds as they go through life. If you would like to know more or would like to enrol your child at St Clare’s, please contact the school by phone or email. Phone: 5940 6777 Email: enrolments@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au

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made from recycled paper. 5. Textbooks and uniforms - most schools have secondhand book and uniform shops, but your local op shop is also worth trying. Many high school English and literature books are available for free on Kindle. For other subjects, ask teachers what the difference is with this year’s version of a textbook compared with last year’s, as the older edition may still be suitable. 6. Walking or riding to school is a great way to stay fit. It saves fuel and reduces vehicle pollution and traffic jams at the school gate. Otherwise, park a short distance from the school and walk with the kids and use it as an opportunity to teach road rules. Catching the bus may also be an option. 7. Buying a desk, bookcase or filing cabinet? Second-hand office furniture shops often have very modern goods at a much better price than new and they will last. It is also worth checking out Facebook Marketplace for some great quality bargains. 8. Ask your school to join the ResourceSmart Schools program offered by Sustainability Victoria. Supporting schools within the state to embed sustainability measures across the school facilities, community and curriculum, once a school joins the program, it will have access to an online portal to learn and practice ways of integrating sustainability while also saving resources and money for the school.

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A passion for learning By Meg Escalante, Principal, St Patrick’s At St Patrick’s, we are lucky to have an incredible group of students who come from a wide variety of different cultural backgrounds. From our South Sudanese to our Myanmar and Sikh communities plus many, many more, we are delighted to see the wonderful friendships and lifelong bonds that students make at our school. We are a community of faith-filled people, who hold dear the values of respect, safety and co-operation. We listen to the Christian story and discuss how these stories can relate to the issues being faced by our students today. At St Patrick’s, we have a dedicated staff who support and encourage our students and each other. Working as a team, we see the value in combining our talents and efforts to ensure the students are our number one priority and

who are developing a passion for learning and a desire to be a responsible and a hard-working member of society. St Patrick’s offers STEM, physical education and Japanese as part of our specialist program. The school runs speech programs with qualified speech pathologists and education support officers who are trained as speech therapy assistants in working with children. We run literacy intervention programs and also offer counselling and psychological services free of charge to the parents. There are qualified staff in student wellbeing who are dedicated to the cause of working with children with additional needs as well as supporting the teachers and families in ensuring success for all. Contact the office on 5943 9000 or email office@stppakenham.catholic.edu.au to arrange a school tour. Take care and God Bless.

The staff of St James Nar Nar Goon have a relentless focus on the care, safety, inclusion and wellbeing of children. They are proud of the manner in which every child is known, nurtured and respected. Students are confident that they can approach staff and know that their suggestions and concerns will be heard, that they will be treated with dignity and respect and that their trusted adults will support them. This was highlighted during National Child Safety Week as students worked through particular activities focusing on different ways to keep themselves safe and how to get support when needed. Learning focused on personal, online, playground, school and community safety. A team of senior students work with Principal Bec Kollaris to present the school’s Child Safety Policy, written in the student’s words to the student body. Students at St James will tell you that their Principal and staff have two very important responsibilities, the first to keep them safe and the second being to help their children learn. “We know that when our children feel safe and secure, that they are more confident and happier in themselves and this in turn impacts their increased success academically, socially and emotionally,” said Bec Kollaris, “as a mum this is what I want for my own son and therefore have the responsibility to provide the same high level of care and learning for our children at St James”. The focus on safety, inclusion and wellbeing is supported by the schools three values of being respectful, responsible and safe and the expectation that these are lived

St James students. by all members of the school community. St James offers small classes in a picturesque rural setting. A warm invitation is extended to families to book a school tour to see this vibrant school community in action. St James is currently taking enrolments from Foundation to Year 6 for 2023 and 2024. Please call 5942 5404 or email office@ stjamesnng.catholic.edu.au

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Stirring trouble By Mitchell Clarke It was the initiative that dished up smiles during lockdown, but now a decrepit looking Spoonville site in Pakenham is providing any-

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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and it appeared that he was discharged 28 hours after he was reported AWOL.” In the meantime, Ms Lynch reported to an associate that she’d been bashed at LM’s house on 11 February. The last time Ms Lynch was seen alive was while returning to the house on 12 February to collect personal items and end the relationship. She said she would report LM for breaching the intervention order. On 14 February, LM rang triple-0 to ask to be returned to Dandenong Hospital. On 20 February, he rang his stepfather from hospital to say there was a body at his home – which was reported to police. Judge Cain stated Ms Lynch, a mother of three with a complex mental health history, had been subjected to violence from partners in the past. After the earlier family violence, police appropriately assessed her family violence risk,

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to the decision to grant leave to LM was unavailable.” Judge Cain found that the doctor’s decision was reasonable on the evidence available to her. After being granted leave, LM refused to return to hospital. Victoria Police was notified and a missing person investigation was launched. However, the missing person report failed to identify LM’s risk of inflicting family violence, Judge Cain noted. There was also no evidence that a police unit tried to find LM at home. Monash Health failed to notify LM’s community mental health team or to ask the grandmother and stepfather to help locate him – which was a “missed opportunity to potentially … return him to hospital before causing harm to Ms Lynch”. “The medical record did not indicate any attempts to contact LM while he was AWOL

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A violent patient killed his Hallam partner after being granted leave from Dandenong Hospital psychiatric unit in the absence of “critical information”, according to a State Coroner’s finding on 7 September. Police found Kim Rebecca Lynch, 41, strangled dead in a closet in a house in February 2016. On 30 January 2016, her killer LM was admitted as an involuntary psychiatric patient at Dandenong Hospital after telling paramedics he’d injected himself with poison. He said he would murder everyone around him if it was not removed. The man had an “extensive history” of mental illness including aggression and violence. He had file alerts of a “high risk” of absconding, aggression and substance use, State Coroner John Cain noted. Six days after admission, LM was granted three hours leave to visit his grandmother and went AWOL. At the time, he had been served with a family violence safety notice due to recently chasing and repeatedly punching Ms Lynch on the street. An intervention order was also granted, which was left at LM’s house in his absence. Monash Health doctors stated they were unaware at the time of LM’s violence to Ms Lynch or of the intervention order. They were also unaware of a Monash Health clinician’s notes that LM’s house was in disarray with bags of meth found as well as Ms Lynch reporting being assaulted by LM. “It is fair to say that some of the information on which (a Monash Health doctor) relied when granting LM leave on 5 February 2016 was misleading and/or unreliable,” Judge Cain stated. “It is also fair to say that information critical

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College students step up By Marcus Uhe A group of VCAL Students and Teachers from Narre Warren South P-12 College completed a walking marathon on Wednesday 7 September, trekking from their Amberley Park Drive campus all the way into Flinders Street Station. In pristine early-Spring sunshine, 11 students were joined by seven staff members for the entire 42-kilometre journey, and another four who participated for half of the challenge, raising $1300 for children’s cancer charity, Camp Quality. Their route took them from the school grounds, up Hallam Road to the Princes Highway, left onto the Highway until Williams Road

in Prahran, before snaking through South Yarra and Richmond to Birrarung Marr. The walk was part of the Personal Development Skills curriculum, according to VCAL Teacher and participant Flynn Wilkinson. “Personal Development Skills allows them to achieve practical outcomes through running projects like sporting activities and fundraisers,” Mr Wilkinson said. “The premise of Year 11 VCAL is ‘pay it forward’. Identify, ‘Who needs help?’ “The students decided to pay it forward to Camp Quality.” The day begun at the C block at 8am and wrapped up in the City at 7.30, with a pictur-

esque Melbourne sunset along the Yarra River accompanying them in the final stages of their journey. In the lead-up to the event, the participants studied appropriate footwear, food, supplements and equipment necessary for their 60,000 step journey, which has become an annual event until Covid-19 prevented it in previous years. The acknowledgment of the sense of accomplishment was evident, Mr Wilkinson said. “The kids were exhausted but the pride of the achievement, the smiles on their faces, it was incredible to see the teamwork and camaraderie,” Mr Wilkinson said. “When the kids turn the corner and see

the stairs they have to climb (at Federation Square), their faces drop. Some kids were offered the lift but this year they all climbed the stairs. When going got tough, they were encouraged to think of the spirit of Camp Quality and their operations, and found other motivations along the way. “In Dandenong they passed a man on crutches who didn’t have lower legs and they used that as inspiration,” Mr Wilkinson said. “It was a mental battle: eventually, you will hit the wall, but you just have to keep going. “A journey of 42 kilometres starts with a single step.”

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Spring clean your finances By Marcus Uhe As cost of living pressures continue to put the squeeze on our bank accounts, support services in the City of Casey have found themselves accommodating new clientele. A combination of skyrocketing food and grocery prices, interest rate rises and unprecedented fuel costs have resulted in people facing issues they may never have previously encountered. The requirement has seen Community Information and Support Cranbourne (CISC) and Balla Balla Community Centre join forces to host a Spring Clean Your Finances Expo on Saturday 15 October. The event, the brainchild of Balla Balla Community Centre manager Maree Cullinan, aims to empower the community with knowledge to help ease everyday pressures through workshops and discussions with experts in the field. “We’re talking about the whole of community,” Ms Cullinan said. “These may be people in the past who have never required any assistance, so they don’t know what is out there. “The whole idea is, through this expo, if they can save $30 a week, that would go a long way to help them and until we showcase what’s on offer in the area, they’ll never know, because they’ve never had to look for these things. “It’s for people not to feel like there’s a stigma (with asking for financial help). It’s about, we are all in this together. “Leanne (Petridis) and I work in this space and we know people are experiencing difficulties. What we’re trying to do is say, there are some solutions for you. “Come along, that’s what we’re here for.” A number of support providers and services, including Peninsula Community Legal Centre, the Salvation Army, Cranbourne Library, Turning Point Church, financial coun-

Maree Cullinan from Balla Balla Community Centre. 207537 cillors, and many more will be represented on the day. Ms Cullinan and executive officer at CISC Leanne Petridis had an event of this nature in mind pre-Covid-19. With recent figures from the Australian Tax Office putting Cranbourne as one of the suburbs that most accessed JobKeeper payments throughout lockdowns, and heading into the Christmas period where spending inevitably increases, Ms Petridis said the last two years had reinforced the need for an event like this. “We know that we’re in this for the long haul now,” she said. “We’re trying to use our ordinary incomes or budgets to deal with these extraordinary times. We do know that people, when we look at the local area, there are a lot of people who

are struggling with precarious employment, and there’s no JobKeeper to support that. “If we get on the front foot now, we may be able to alleviate some pressure now by providing information in more of an expo-type situation for the community to come to. “(This event) is not about us telling, it’s not about us doing. It’s about us offering information and opportunity for people to take that away and use it when they need it.” Pairing the serious side with some enjoyable activities, cooking and gardening classes will be offered to demonstrate how to stretch the weekly budget to produce quality, delicious meals for the whole family to enjoy, featuring home-grown produce. “We saw throughout Australia a resurgence

of people having gardens at home, so it’s building on that,” Ms Cullinan said. “People want to grow their own vegetables at home and that’s an opportunity there, to learn about what it is to grow vegetables and use them in the kitchen. “Our chef will be talking about that and the participants will be able to taste the foods so they’ll have first-hand experience of what it actually tastes like.” Kids activities, such as facepainting, will also be offered to keep the whole family engaged and entertained. The event will take place at the Balla Balla Community Centre, at 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East on Saturday 15 October between 1pm and 5pm.

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Showcase your business TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH According to the Financial Review (June 2022), Australian businesses are crying out for more workers as the country copes with one of the largest labour shortages yet seen. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported there were 423,000 job vacancies in June and it seems to be no better at the time of writing in September. With the unemployment rate at a 48-year low and sitting around the 4 per cent mark, businesses are reporting some alarming statistics; 59 per cent of job applicants do not have the right skills and 79 per cent reported a lack of applicants entirely! The sectors hit most by the current shortages are reportedly: trades, hospitality and tourism, information technology and communications, healthcare and manufacturing. That said, it is pretty tight all round. On top of all of this, we continue to be impacted by the border restrictions of FY2020-21 which saw the largest number of people leaving Australia since WWI. Student visas and working holiday visas have taken an enormous hit as well. The real takeaway is the tables have turned – employers need to attract candidates. It is no longer sufficient to place a job advertisement listing the requirements and the role functions; there is a real need to sell your business, especially your culture, to attract the best candidate. Most business owners will be familiar with

When you are planning your next placement, take time to stop and think how to best place your role in a competitive market. the Unique Selling Point model for the product or service they are selling. This can just as easily be applied to identify what you offer that is unique and special to attract candidates that have a true desire for the role, will love the culture you offer, have the ex-

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September marks the official beginning of hayfever season for an estimated 4.6 million Australians. Hayfever (allergic rhinitis) caused by pollen allergy can lead to symptoms such as an itchy, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes and sometimes poor sleep. Hayfever symptoms can be more prevalent in spring due to an increase in pollen from grass, weeds and trees, with the 2022 pollen count smashing records. To support Australians this hay fever season, hayfever allergy relief brand Telfast has shared simple tips to help with Hayfever this spring. “Keep your home spaces allergy free with an air purifier. Useful for a range of purposes, an air purifier helps by filtering the air, which can include pollutants and allergens,” a Telfast spokesperson said. “Wear a mask to limit airflow containing allergens. Wearing a mask creates a physical barrier between your airways and external allergens. A mask can help reduce the chances of being exposed to pollen, allergens, and pollutants. “Apply a cold compress to soothe eye irritation. Itchy and watery eyes can be common aspects of hay fever, and can affect one’s ability to work, drive and carry out normal everyday tasks. An effective way to combat this is through applying a cold compress which can reduce redness and itchiness. Simply submerge a small towel or washer in cold water and apply to closed eyes.”

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Victorians are being urged to responsibly source firewood this spring collection season to protect the state’s threatened native wildlife numbers. Endangered bird species such as the southeastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoos, found in Victoria’s west, and Regent Parrots of Northern Victoria rely on large tree hollows for nesting. People illegally cutting or removing trees for firewood can impact their survival. Many different marsupials in the eastern parts of Victoria are also affected as the dry, dead hollow-bearing trees they depend on are targeted by illegal firewood collectors. By sticking to designated firewood collection areas, Victorians can play an important part in protecting species including the small Brush-tailed Phascogale, Gippsland’s Greater Glider, and the tiny, critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum, found only in Victoria and with crucial nesting sites around outer Melbourne. Conservation Regulator Authorised Officers, Forest Fire Management Victoria crews and Parks Victoria rangers are patrolling state forests, parks and reserves and will target anyone attempting to take firewood illegally. Chief conservation regulator Kate Gavens said people must follow the rules when collecting firewood to protect native wildlife. “Our forest regions are home to a diverse range of native species that rely on all of us responsibly sourcing our firewood,” Ms Gavens said. Parks Victoria manager enforcement and regulatory services Mark Breguet said it was critical that people only gather firewood from designated Firewood Collection Areas

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The guest speaker at the general meeting of the Narre Warren and District Family History Group on Saturday 17 September is Heather Arnold, president of the Kooweerup Swamp Historical Society, and an enthusiastic postcard collector. Postcards are a snapshot of the past and hold the memories of places and people. They’re also a valuable resource for family and local history. Visitors are welcome. The talk will commence at 2pm. L’Arte Central Social Enterprise Cafe Training Room, 1/65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne. To attend in person or via Zoom, book with Eileen at secretary@nwfhg.org.au phone 0439 720 557.

The Masonic Unique Vehicle Group meets several times a year and holds open days to allow members to display their vehicles to the public. The group is hosted by Freemasons Lodges and Centres across Victoria. In September, a number of members will be displaying their vehicles at Pakenham Masonic and Community Centre and will provide an excellent opportunity for a family outing. Brethen and the public are invited to visit the Pakenham Masonic Community Centre to see the Vehicles and the recent renovations. Sunday 25 September 10am to 3pm at Pakenham Masonic Community Centre.

Online webinar: iNaturalist champions Following the success of the first online training webinar for using the smartphone App ‘iNaturalist’ in August, there is another free online information session from 7pm on 15 September. The webinar will introduce you to residents from Cardinia Shire and neighbouring councils who are using the iNaturalist app. They will share their experiences and tips, and make sure participants are getting the most out of their Biodiversity Blitz! Registration to attend is required: bit. ly/3pWODuY

Pakenham Parkrun celebrates eight years

Come and Try Little Aths Little Athletics is a great activity for children aged between five and 17. It’s a great way to learn the fundamental motor skills that will assist them long into their futures. Did we mention it’s also great for the entire family? At Pakenham Little Athletics Toomuc Reserve, Pakenham on Saturday 17 September, 10am.

Free kids crafts Free Kids Craft is on at Lakeside Square! Join us and the fabulous team from National Retail Promotions from 10am to 12pm. Suitable for children of all ages with a different craft activity each session. Friday 16 September, and 7 and 21 October.

·Healesville-Kooweerup Road information night

Join us and two VicRoads engineers at a free public information meeting. Sponsored by the Kooweerup Business Association.

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Maggies clean up awards By Tyler Lewis Brittany Mashado has added a league best and fairest to an already decorated resume. The Narre Warren stalwart played her 250th game earlier this season and was always a fair chance to come away with both Team of the Year and league best and fairest honours on Monday night. Proud Magpies president Stuart Stephenson admitted he felt a pair of Narre Warren netballers would poll well in the vote count. “I think we were confident that her (Mashado) and Gabby Dwyer would poll well,” he said. “I guess since Gabrielle moved to goal defence, she’s been impassable there, and had a fantastic season. “Brit has just been so consistent, she’s trains hard, she always plays hard and I think – judging by last night – she is really well respected by her opponents too. “She’s hard, but fair, (she’s) always the fittest and the hardest trainer; she had a great game in the second semi-final against Olinda as well.” Mashado wasn’t a lone Magpie with a league medal draped around her neck, with stablemate Jake Richardson also taking home the Shane Smith Medal for the best and fairest home and away season in the Premier Division senior football competition. Stephenson was aware of the domineering season in which the Pies forward had, but had concerns he and star midfielder Kurt Mutimer would be a cause in each other’s demise. “He had some enormous games where we knew he was playing well, but he’s never really polled great before,” he said. “I think the expectation was that potentially Kurt (Mutimer) might take a few votes away from him. “It was great recognition for Richo’s fantastic season. “A couple of those (hauls of) eight’s early on where he just dominated, one of the first games of the year against Monbulk he may have kicked just four, but he just kept presenting all day. “He was the difference there, Monbulk challenged us that day and he sort of set himself up for a fantastic season there by playing so well.” Richardson finished the home and away season in authoritarian fashion, booting 22 goals from his final three matches. Narre Warren also collected the Best Conducted Club Award and had nine people feature in the football Team of the Year – resulting in one delighted president. “We are very proud and it’s something we don’t take for granted,” he said. “To have the coaches recognised after three years of hard work to get to this stage, 22 STAR NEWS

Brittany Mashado starred for the Magpies this season. 292962 it’s something fantastic. “Michelle (Mashado) on the netball side and Shayne (Dwyer) on the football side, they’ve both been Narre Warren people for 20plus years, so I think it goes to show that if you do develop people within the club, they become loyal club people.

“It’s always a better outcome when club people are in charge.” Shelly Mashado was named as coach alongside her partner in crime this season – Erin Bell – with Christina Puopolo assigned as their assistant. Across the remainder of the football side,

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Gulls break drought By David Nagel The story of Tooradin-Dalmore’s droughtbreaking premiership victory of 2022 will not be so much centred on the game itself. Much like Collingwood did in 1990 – winning 89-41 over Essendon – on its way to ending a celebrated 32-year drought, the Seagulls were in total control from midway through the second quarter on their way to an eerily familiar scoreline of 13.10.88 to 6.6.42. Notes for post-game interviews were first being scribed at the 17-minute mark of the second term, when Seagulls’ stalwart Julian Suarez kicked his third goal in six minutes. Such was Tooradin’s ability to nullify the Bulldogs attacking weapons, the 41-13 scoreline looked unassailable…even for a Bulldogs outfit littered with star players. Note 1: If Tooradin stopped now, could the Bulldogs catch them? If the Seagulls did stop there, we would have had a thriller on our hands but seven glorious goals later the Seagulls were celebrating their first senior premiership in 25 years. The margin never got closer than those 28 points. The dominance of midfielders Brent Macaffer and Blake Grewar, the strength of Piva Wright, and long-raking kicks from defender Dylan Wilson, saw the ball live in the Seagulls forward line in that second term. And once in, the Seagulls set up perfectly behind the ball and blocked any exits the Bulldogs may have had planned kicking into the breeze. It was more a clinical dissection than a classic confrontation of the two best teams in the competition. Wright, Luke McKenna and lucky-charm Brad Butler tag-teamed Bulldogs’ dangerman Cam Pedersen in the ruck, combining well, although Pedersen was still the Bulldogs most influential figure over four quarters. Pedersen’s 60-metre bomb, 20 minutes into the third quarter, reeked of leadership as he tried to lift his team into the contest. The Bulldogs needed three Cam Pedersen’s on the weekend. He floated back, and took centre-bounce stoppage in the ruck, but was needed in other parts of the ground as well. Note 2: Should Pedersen go forward, but if so, can the Bulldogs get it to him? The Bulldogs forward line was completely blanketed and never really looked dangerous throughout this year’s finals series…with 19 goals in 12 quarters of footy, and two periods of extra-time, telling a chilling tale. McKenna, Wilson, Adam Galea, Jordy Kelly, Brad Lenders, Adam Oxley and Cooper Shipp were superb for the Seagulls down back… a largely underrated crew that simply get

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Tooradin-Dalmore celebrates its first senior premiership in 25 years. 298231 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS the job done! At the other end of the ground, what Phillip Island knew about Tooradin heading into the match…is what killed it! The Gulls three leading goalkickers for the season, Stewart Scanlon (64), Julian Suarez (34) and Blake Grewar (32) combined for nine goals, which should have been higher except for an unusually inaccurate day from dead-eye Grewar in front of the big sticks. He kicked two…but had the ball on a string and could quite easily have kicked six! Suarez kicked five, and Scanlon and Grewar two each, with Grewar putting the final nail in the coffin with a right-foot snap at goal. Tooradin-Dalmore coach Lachie Gillespie was a proud coach as he absorbed the atmosphere after the match. “I’m super proud of every one of them,” he said. “We tried to work really hard on the fact that we didn’t need to do anything outside of our normal game and just embrace that first quarter. “We know they’re a champion team and they were going to come hard, they threw everything at us, that was their best chance, and we just

thought we had to try to be better for longer. “I’m rapt, but I’m more rapt because everyone is happy. “We’ve won it, and that feels great, but our club is in a great position, with our 16s coming through, our 18s are great, our reserves won, the seniors won, and that puts us in a good position moving forward.” Piva Wright won the AFL Victoria Medal for his strong display through the midfield and up forward. GRAND FINAL SCORES TOORADIN-DALMORE 3.2 6.6 10.7 13.10(88) PHILLIP ISLAND 1.1 2.1 5.4 6.6(42) Tooradin-Dalmore Goals: Julian Suarez 5, Blake Grewar 2, Stewart Scanlon 2, Lewis Hill, Steven Robb, James Trezise, Piva Wright. Best: Piva Wright, Brent Macaffer, Julian Suarez. Phillip Island Goals: Cameron Brown, Orlando Kane Gillard, Jesse Patullo, Jordy Patullo, Cameron Pedersen, Billy Taylor. Best: Cameron Pedersen, Zak Vernon, Eli RIchards, Mark Griffin, Orlando Kane Gillard, Matt Jackson. AFL Medal: Piva Wright (Tooradin-Dalmore).

Grand final action begins in the BDTA It was grand final weekend in the Berwick and District Tennis Association (BDTA) but overnight rains on Friday, which continued on Saturday morning, saw the postponement of several of the big matches. Grand final contests have been played during the week and will continue through this weekend. A full wrap of the season deciders can be found in next week’s edition of the Pakenham News. Here’s what we have so far. BDTA GRAND FINALS SATURDAY Rubbers 2 Narre Warren North Black 2 5:49 v Narre Warren North Red 1 4:50. Rubbers 4 Fountain Gate 2 5:50 v Officer 1 4:50. Rubbers 5 Officer 0 1:20 v Berwick White 2 4:29 (Played to result). Section 1 Sandhurst 7:45 v Cranbourne Gold 1:23. Section 3 Clyde 5:42 v Berwick White 3:23. Section 4 Cranbourne 4:39 v Clyde 4:34. Section 5 pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

Clyde took out the BDTA Section 6 grand final on Sunday, from left; Manasa Polla, Minuka Mapa, Picture: ROB CAREW Ansh Satyapanthi, Michael Mutize and Simo Nkala. 296912 Upper Beaconsfield 5:34 v Fountain Gate 3:32. SUNDAY Section 6 Clyde 5:38 v Berwick 3:35. Section 7 Berwick 4:38 v Officer 4:33. Section 8 Fountain Gate 5:38 v Berwick 3:31. Section 9 Upper Beaconsfield 5:42 v Berwick White 3:26. Section 10 Clyde 2:27 v Cranbourne 6:38.

Section 11 Officer 4:28 v Upper Beaconsfield 2:22. Section 12 Officer 4:26 v Cranbourne 2:28. Bill Kucks Perpetual Award: Officer Section 11 2022 TENNIS VICTORIA AJL 12B Boys: BDTA 4 5:49 v Eastern Region 2 5:48. 14B Girls: BDTA 2 3:46 v Tennis Geelong 4 7:57. 14C Boys: BDTA 3 5:40 v NSJTA 3 5:47. 16B Girls: BDTA 1 2:34 v Eastern Region 5 8:58. 16C Boys: BDTA 3 4:45 v Eastern Region 3 6:55.

The top-five teams used round-12 of the South West Gippsland Dart League (SWGDL) to cast a massive shadow over the remainder of the competition. The top-half of the ladder scored resounding victories, with the top-four almost locked and loaded with just six rounds remaining in the season. But all is not lost for teams outside the top four, with the SWGDL executive contemplating the playing of a secondary finals series between teams fifth to eighth on the ladder That would be a highly-competitive finals series, with only two games separating fourth-placed Wizards from the eighth-placed Rebels. Those two teams squared off in round 12, with the Wizards scoring a hardfought 9-6 victory over Rebels. The other close game of the round was largely unexpected, with thirdplaced Warriors forced to work hard for a 9-6 victory over Gembrook. Just Social, Snipers and Paky One all had very impressive 13-2 victories over gallant but outclassed opposition. Just Social is still undefeated at the top of the table as it looks to defend its summer-season title from earlier this year. Dean Gibbs from Snipers was once again the biggest gun to fire in round 12, throwing eight tons for the night to skip 21 clear of his nearest pursuer. The big clash of round 13 sees second-placed Snipers host fourth-placed Paky One. Spectators are most welcome to attend the Tuesday-night matches in the SWGDL, with games beginning at 7.30pm at the home of darts – the Cardinia Club in Pakenham. SWGDL RESULTS – ROUND 12 Mud Rats 2 v Paky One 13, Gembrook 6 v Warriors 9, Bullseyes 2 v Snipers 13, Rebels 6 v Wizards 9, Fore 2 v Just Social 13. LADDER Just Social 48, Snipers 40, Warriors 40, Paky One 36, Wizards 20, Mud Rats 16, Bullseyes 16, Rebels 12, Gembrook 8, Fore 4. FIXTURE – ROUND 13 Paky One v Snipers, Warriors v Fore, Wizards v Mud Rats, Rebels v Bullseyes, Gembrook v Just Social. MOST TONS – TOP FIVE Dean 79, Aaron 58, Tim 57, Terry 54, Thom 44, Troy 44. 180’s Dale (2), Damo, Dean (2), Glenn, Peter, Terry, Thom, Tony, Troy, Shane and Jamie W (2). 100+ PEG OUTS 129 – Anthony (Warriors), 122 – Thom (Rebels), 114 – Jamie W (Just Social), 112 – Jamie B (Snipers), Troy (Just Social), 110 – Paul (Paky One).

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