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Teenage artist takes top honours Fifteen-year-old Jessie van Loon has been recognised for her artistic talents at Pakenham’s Trending Art Show. The teenager beat numerous established creatives to win Best Local Artist with her piece Purple Haze. Story page 3
Jessie van Loon with her artwork Purple Haze.
Closure comfort By Shelby Brooks Station Street business owners in Officer say permanently closing the road to traffic will prevent a death from occurring at the “dangerous” level crossing. Jacqui Chalmers, owner of Rawsons Motors, said she was surprised a driver or pedestrian had not been seriously hurt yet. “From a perspective of people from the area, this is such a dangerous road,” she told Star News. “There’s a lack of curbing, the amount of
traffic, no footpaths to the train station - there is going to be a death here. I’m surprised that hasn’t already happened. “I will feel a lot more comfortable when it closes.” According to the State Government, Station Street in Officer will be closed permanently at the rail line as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project. For locals who use this level crossing regularly, access north and south of the Pakenham line via the Siding Road underpass will remain open - around 450 metres east of Station Street.
The 1.9km detour takes approximately four minutes. Drivers can access Princes Highway and Princes Freeway via Brunt Road, where the State Government is also removing the level crossing to improve traffic flow and increase safety. This 2.8km detour takes approximately five minutes for drivers. Ms Chalmers said from a business perspective, she wasn’t overly concerned about impact the road closure would have on customers.
Wendy Archer, manager of neighbouring business Sunset Sleepers, agreed the closure would have a low impact on the business. “We see so many school kids walking from the train station to the school but there’s not footpath along here,” Ms Archer said. “I feel sick when I see them walking down here. “Semi-trucks barrel down here and cars fly down. I think the residents and businesses will be happy that will stop.” Continued page 3
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Millions for local projects By Hugh Pearson Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $3.75 million from the Victorian Government’s 2022-23 Growing Suburbs Fund. Of the funds, $3.35 million will be put towards the Upper Beaconsfield Community, Sport and Scout Pavilion Project while $400,000 will be put towards replacing the public toilets at PB Ronald Reserve with an efficient Exeloo. The project will reduce ongoing maintenance costs and increase accessibility, amenity and appeal to people who visit the recreational reserve. Cardinia Shire Mayor Jeff Springfield thanked the Victorian Government for their commitment to supporting interface and peri-urban councils to deliver key projects in growth areas. “Cardinia Shire continues to rank as one of the fastest growing areas in the state and this funding announcement is very welcome news,” Cr Springfield said. The proposed Upper Beaconsfield Community Project will deliver a new facility including change rooms, umpire’s rooms, gym storage, social community room, and a scout facility. “These two projects will improve the overall amenity, access and safety at shared sporting and recreational spaces in two of our rapidly growing townships.” The public toilet replacement will provide two accessible cubicles with entry cover connected to nearby services. The upgrades will deliver safe, secure and improved public amenities and access to the wider community.
PB Ronald Reserve’s public toilets will be redeveloped thanks to State Government funding. “The council is committed to advocating, planning for and delivering accessible community infrastructure and services that address community need both now and into the future.” Cardinia Shire Council will continue to ad-
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vocate for additional funding support as the Upper Beaconsfield Community Project’s current cost estimate sits at over $9 million. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said it was a welcomed announcement that would bring Cardinia communities together, “offering the first-
class facilities they deserve and the amenities they all need to join them”. “It is really important to support local priorities like these, through fantastic programs like the Growing Suburbs Fund,” Ms Crugnale said.
Major police operation ends in three South East arrests The Springvale Divisional Response Unit arrested three men on 29 September, concluding a nine-month long investigation into multiple crop houses across Melbourne’s South East. During the investigation, detectives uncovered three crop houses and seized 763 cannabis plants from Narre Warren, Cranbourne East, and Cranbourne South. The long running investigation initially commenced on 1 December 2021, when detectives from the Springvale DRU located a sophisticated hydroponic setup at a Peter Court, Narre Warren address. Police seized 314 cannabis plants from the address, weighing approximately 145 kilograms, however no arrests were made at the time. On 24 August 2022, the Springvale DRU executed another search warrant at a Hawkseye Way, Cranbourne East property where another hydroponic set up was located, with
264 plants seized, weighing approximately 115 kilograms. An investigation into the offenders allegedly responsible for these crop houses continued until 30 September, when detectives from the Springvale DRU executed a search warrant at a Abayo Crescent, Cranbourne South address. Police were required to force entry to the property, where another hydroponic setup was uncovered, along with three males. A total of 185 cannabis plants were seized from the crop house, with the estimated weight currently being established. Two of the three males fled from police, scaling the fences of neighbouring homes before being arrested by police shortly after with the assistance of the Dandenong Drone Unit. Inspector Melissa Webbers said police make “absolutely no apologies for targeting those cultivating or manufacturing drugs”.
“The cultivation of cannabis has a number of dire consequences for the community, including financially funding further criminal activity, road trauma caused by impaired drivers, and flow-on mental health impacts,” she said. “We seek the public’s continued assistance by contacting police if they observe or hear any suspicious behaviour such as the covering or blacking out of windows, strong plant smells and unusual vehicle or pedestrian movement.” Police will allege a 27-year-old male from Seabrook was responsible for the Cranbourne East and Cranbourne South crop houses. He has been charged with a number of offences, including two counts of cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis, two counts of trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis, and theft of power. He has been remanded to appear before
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Art dream realised for best local artist By Shelby Brooks A local teenager has been crowned Best Local Artist at the 2022 Trending Art Show, exhibited at Pakenham’s Cardinia Cultural Centre. Fifteen-year-old Jessie van Loon of Beaconsfield beat more established adult artists with her acrylic flow piece called Purple Haze. Jessie said receiving the accolade made her feel “absolutely incredible”. “I feel so honoured to have received that award at my age and would like to take this opportunity to thank the lovely ladies that spent so much time on the exhibition because they truly did a spectacular job with it this year,” she said. The judge’s comments praised Jessie’s efforts. “This work harnesses a strong diagonal composition. Negative space balances against the mix of vibrant and subtle use of colour. This is a strong but harmonious piece,” the judge’s comments read. Jessie completed a Diploma in Concept Art and Illustration during lockdown and is now working towards an Advanced Diploma. “It’s been a massive workload for me because I’ve been doing my diploma and high school at the same time,” Jessie said. But the passionate young artist said her goal is to one day work in the animation industry and design the characters that you see in your favourite animated movies and TV shows. “But my (very highly ambitious) dream is to create an animation studio of my own, so that I can help to create a new generation of films that are made not only with love but are made to give children shows that inspire them to keep dreaming big,” Jessie said. Jessie showed artistic talent from a young age. “I’ve loved art since I could pick up my first paintbrush,” Jessie said. “I love art because it is an amazing way to express yourself, and I love that art gives you the ability to look back at old paintings or creations from different times and recall the different feelings and emotions that went into that piece of art. “Over the years my art has evolved in many ways, I feel that I have become much stronger in my drawing abilities and I have also developed new ways and techniques for creating my art. “I love finding inspiration outside in nature, some of my favourite things to find are gorgeous flowers and plants that I can turn into Faeries!” If you’re interested in having a look at some of the things she has, check out her website jessiebelle.art
Closure comfort From page 1 According to the Level Crossing Removal Project, the road closure in Officer was decided as the best option to remove the level crossing because it was the fastest solution and would be less disruptive for road and rail users during construction. There has been six near-misses at the Officer crossing since 2012. The closure removes the risk of incidents between cars, trains and pedestrians. Major construction on the Station Street level crossing project will begin in 2024. The community is invited to provide feedback on the proposed closure at Station Street Officer through engage.vic. gov.au by 11.59pm on Sunday 30 October.
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Police nab P-plater A Pakenham P-plater had his licence suspended for 12 months after police found him under the influence of alcohol and driving at an extremely low speed on Cardinia Road. The 20-year-old man undertook a breath test which showed a blood alcohol concentration reading of 0.128. P-platers are required to have a blood alcohol concentration of 0 when driving. The Toyota Sedan was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1390. Almost as if it were a bad dream, police said the P-plater later went to the Pakenham police station to report his car was stolen. The man will receive a summons to appear at the Magistrates Court for drink driving and failing to display p-plates. 12427750-CG39-19
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Heightened police presence needed By Eleanor Wilson A Berwick resident is calling for increased police presence in the City of Casey, after he was involved in a collision with a stolen vehicle. Leslie Chan’s Mercedes Benz was hit by a white TT Audi as he was driving through Bernly Boulevard, Berwick in mid August. The Audi fled the scene of the collision, leaving Mr Chan to foot the bill for damage caused to the side of his vehicle. The Audi was later confirmed to be a stolen vehicle. “I followed behind and quickly took a picture of the vehicle’s number plate and was so shocked to see that the driver and passengers were teenagers. He drove so quickly that I could not catch the car,” Mr Chan said. Mr Chan said he wants to see more police presence in Berwick as the population in the growth corridor continues to rise. “I think I have the responsibility to tell the public, because anyone may be the next victim. I really do not want to see our lovely neighbours get hurt. “Berwick is a beautiful place, there’s just a lot more people now so we need more police support to ensure the safety of the residents.” The area is no stranger to crimes involving stolen vehicles. On 29 September two 15-year-olds were arrested in a stolen vehicle in Cranbourne West after it had been seen driving erratically in the southern suburbs. Just four days before that, four teenagers aged between 14 and 16 were arrested in Cranbourne North after allegedly stealing a blue Audi Sedan in an aggravated burglary two days earlier. Casey Police Service Area also released a statement on 16 September regarding a “spate of theft from motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicles” at Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) in Narre Warren and Casey RACE in Cranbourne East. “There will be a visible and plain clothed police presence at these two locations,” the Facebook post read. “Community members who attend these facilities, please be aware to lock your vehicles, don’t leave any valuables visible in your vehicle [and] secure your keys on you at the facility (if practical) or store them in a safe place.” Despite the apparent frequency of stolen vehicle crimes throughout Casey, new data shows this year the municipality experienced the lowest rate of motor vehicle thefts in a decade, recording 564 thefts for the year ending June 2022. Theft from a motor vehicle also fell 7 per cent and general offence rates in the municipality are also at a 10-year low. “While these are overwhelmingly positive statistics, each victim of crime is one too many
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Berwick resident Leslie Chan said he wants to see more police presence in the Casey area. Pictures: SUPPLIED and we will not sit idly by as crime occurs,” Casey Local Area Commander Inspector Melissa Webbers said. Inspector Webbers said police in the municipality were adequately equipped to handle crime. Between 2018 and 2022, Casey received a further 41 frontline officers and 70 shared divisional resources, including 25 Highway Patrol, 10 Crime Scene Services and five Crime Investigation Unit officers, she said. To ensure vehicle safety, Inspector Webbers said vehicle owners should park their cars in a secure location and lock their vehicles. “Local police will continue to conduct covert and overt patrols within Casey targeting vehicle theft, supported by Highway Patrol vehicles fitted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology to scan and identify stolen and unregistered vehicles,” she said. From a statewide perspective in the 12 months to June, almost half of all theft from motor vehicle offences showed no visible force, while one in three thefts from motor vehicle offences related to theft of number plates. If you believe you have been a victim of vehicle theft or witness suspicious behaviour, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Hampton Park’s Darren Bedford is paying tribute to his late father by signing up for the Peter Mac Cancer Foundation’s Walk To Fight Cancer. The challenge will see Mr Bedford walk 100 kilometres between 13 and 22 October around the vivid scenery and parklands of Casey including Wilson Botanic Park and the Hampton Park Wetlands. All money raised will go towards funding cancer research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Richie Bedford passed away in July this year aged 76 after a short battle with brain cancer. “We found out he had a brain tumour and then six weeks later he died,” Mr Bedford said. “It’s been hard. You try not to dwell on it, but each day is hard. You just try to keep moving forward.” The Dandenong factory manager’s training program is well underway, spending an hour walking after work each night for the last week, with the goal to cover 10 kilometres per day during the challenge. Rather than listen to music or podcasts, the avid photographer will use the opportunity to get some snaps of local flora and fauna. To contribute to his total, head to my.walktofightcancer.org.au/darrenbedford
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Promise to redesign road By Eleanor Wilson A Liberal and Nationals Government will commit $5 million towards redesigning a notorious road upgrade in Narre Warren North. Shadow Planning Minister Ryan Smith and Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North Timothy Dragan met with residents at the Hallam Valley Pony Club on 29 September to make the announcement. Under an elected Liberal and Nationals Government, traffic lights will be installed at the intersection of Crawley Road and Narre Warren North Road, along with a break in the centre at Brundrett Road, they said. Current designs under the Andrews Labor Government feature the installation of several U-turns on Narre Warren North Road, but locals claim the designs are impractical and unsafe. Mr Smith said the community’s voice has been ignored in the South Eastern suburbs, resulting in poor planning to deal with local roads and traffic flows under the Andrews Labor Government. “This intersection needs to be upgraded and it needs to be done urgently for the sake of the community’s safety and peace of mind,” he said. “Only the Liberals and Nationals will come to the table and commit towards vital safety upgrades at this dangerous intersection.” Mr Dragan said the intersection upgrade will ensure local pedestrians and road users are kept safe. “Working with you, not against you, a Matt Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will fix this intersection and make it easier for locals, like myself, to get where they’re going, quicker and safer,” he said. “As a local, I can tangibly feel what [the residents] are feeling. I drive down this road, I know the dangers of it, and I know the frustra-
Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North Timothy Dragan, Shadow Planning Minister Ryan Smith, and Narre Warren North residents Anne Kleidon, Stephen Craig, Robert Evans and Steve Kane. 301244 tions of the traffic as well. “As a candidate I want to be able to fight for what’s right for the community, not just for what scores me political points.” The $63 million Narre Warren North Road Upgrade, which includes the duplication of Narre Warren North Road in both directions between Fox Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road, is currently being undertaken by Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV), with aims to complete works in 2023. MRPV says modifying the Brundrett Road and Crawley Road intersections by installing nearby U-turns and making Crawley Road leftin and left-out only will “create safer road con-
ditions for motorists”. But locals claim the U-turn design isn’t wide enough to accommodate the unique needs of local traffic, which include large horse floats travelling from the Hallam Valley Pony Club, along with trailers, caravans and heavy vehicles. Confusion also surrounds the decision to alter the design plans, with 2018 designs appearing to include a set of traffic lights at Crawley Road. “They’ve been blindsided by their own design, they had a flawed design and they chose not to make any changes because it’s just too hard,” said local resident Robert Evans.
MRPV said it has confirmed the U-turn at Memorial Drive is safe for horses in trailers, after making the U-turn wider and engaging with local equine specialists. Of equal frustration to residents, who formed the Narre Warren North Road Action Group to advocate for a change to the design, is the reported lack of engagement from MRPV. MRPV claims it has consulted with the action group more than 36 times, but group member Stephen Craig said they’ve had three face-to-face consultations. “They can’t defend the indefensible, so they don’t engage…we feel like we’ve lost our local representation,” Mr Craig said.
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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a pair of collisions in Clyde on Tuesday morning, 4 October, with one involving a stolen Toyota Kluger whose driver fled the scene. Investigators have been told the Kluger collided with a Holden Commodore on Berwick-Cranbourne Road around 6.30am. Police said the Commodore collided with another sedan as a result of the initial collision. The drivers of both sedans stopped at the scene and assisted police with their enquiries, while the male driver of the Toyota, the vehicle’s sole occupant, ran from the scene, after the car came to a stop further along the road, police said.
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Cardinia Shire Council will investigate its response to deteriorating roads following a 91 per cent increase in pothole defects in recent months. Councillors are also seeking action from the Minister for Roads to improve the State Government’s response to state-managed roads in the shire. Our readers voiced their frustrations on Facebook.
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Casey Council has backflipped on its decision to dissolve its community library service provider, Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL). On 4 October the council announced it would remain with CCL into the future, despite announcements in October last year that the service would be dissolved at the end of 2022 in favour of a new service provider. Throughout 2022, both Casey Council and Cardinia Shire participated in a joint expression of interest process to assess what public library service providers were available in the market. After an extensive assessment and community consultation, Casey Council said it identified that CCL was best placed to continue being the community’s library service provider. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said council was pleased to be remaining with CCL, which would continue to run a number of libraries throughout the municipality, including Bunjil Place, Cranbourne, Doveton, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park Libraries. “Council is committed to providing a highquality library service for our community and
Bunjil Place Library is one library that will remain under Casey Cardinia Libraries. 191565 from our market testing process, CCL is best placed to provide this service,” she said. “While the transition will mean some changes behind the scenes, we would like to reassure the community that there is no intention to reduce our library services, but rather improve and enhance our much-loved and valued library services into the future. “We will ensure Casey’s library services continue to meet the needs of the community.”
Contrastingly, Cardinia Shire has opted for a different path, selecting Myli - My Community Library to take over from CCL as its new library service provider. In a special meeting held Monday 3 October, it was voted unanimously that Cardinia Shire would undergo the transition to Myli, which is the current library model for Bass Coast, South Gippsland and Baw Baw Shire Councils, from December this year. Deputy Mayor Tammy Radford said the CCL model didn’t fit the shire’s needs anymore. “Within Cardinia Shire there has been a huge growth, a change in our diversity and changing needs to our community so the model doesn’t fit anymore,” Ms Radford said. The decision for the councils to pursue separate providers was also influenced by new legislation in the Local Government Act 2020, which requires the current regional library model to be changed in the coming decade. CCL said current staff who work in Cardinia Shire Council libraries would be offered positions with Myli. Existing CCL members would be able to use their current library cards to borrow books at both CCL and Myli branches. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Despite assistance from multiple CFA stations, crews were unable to save the Narre Warren South property. Picture: NARRE WARREN CFA “The brigade would like to thank the local community who safely provided support in the initial response, took photos and surrounded and cared for the family who lived at
the property in their time of need,” Mr Carter said. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
Unclaimed $50 million A mystery Victorian has yet to claim $50 million won on an Oz Lotto ticket bought in the City of Casey. The Lott officials say they are waiting for the division-one winner to reveal themselves, due to the winning ticket being unregistered. The ticket, sold at a Tatts outlet in City of Casey, won the entire $50 million jackpot for draw 1494 on 4 October. “Not only is this mystery Victorian Oz Lotto’s biggest winner for 2022, but they’re also the year’s fourth biggest winner across all lottery games,” The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell said. “We’re encouraging everyone to check their entries because they might be the newly-minted multi-millionaire we’re searching for. “If you think you’re holding this very valuable entry, give us a call on 131 868.” The mystery entrant has 12 months to claim their winnings until it goes to the Victorian State Revenue Office. The winning numbers in Oz Lotto draw 1494 on Tuesday 4 October 2022 were 37, 42, 47, 39, 5, 17 and 20, while the supplementary numbers were 29, 22 and 38.
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A family home in Narre Warren South has been destroyed after a fire engulfed the property over the weekend. Firefighters from Narre Warren and Berwick CFA fire brigades said they were paged to a reported house fire in Narre Warren South on Saturday 1 October. A fire appliance from Narre Warren Fire Brigade arrived within seven minutes and immediately launched an external attack on the fire. On arrival the top level of the two-storey house was well alight and with the help from the Berwick Fire Brigade crew, firefighters quickly stopped the fire from spreading and achieved a prompt knockdown, Narre Warren Fire Brigade captain Travis Carter said. Firefighters requested additional support of a ladder platform from Fire Rescue Victoria to assist with the second-storey fire. The residents of the house had evacuated the property quickly, however, one man aged in his 20s suffered burns and was transported to hospital by Ambulance Victoria. It took firefighters 17 minutes to bring the fire under control and nearly two hours to fully extinguish the fire with the support of the ladder platform crew, Mr Carter said. The fire had extended to both levels of the property and extensive fire damage, combined with water and smoke damage, unfortunately meant the home was destroyed. The scene was attended by CFA Narre Warren, Berwick Fire Brigade CFA, FRV Station 92, FRV Station 87, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, City of Casey (Building Surveyors team) as well as electrical and gas agencies.
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What is your favourite memory together? When our Bollywood dance club members held a surprise party for us to celebrate our achievements and thank us for leading the club this year. How long have you been friends? We have been friends for four years - since Year 9, when we first joined Nossal High School. What are you most passionate about? Working towards our goals, whether it be academic or our interests such as dancing.
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Wash your car It’s always something you put off until it looks like an absolute mess. The extra sunlight will make it a pleasant temperature and you’ll be extra satisfied when you get up in the morning and get in a squeaky clean vehicle.
What are your favourite movies? Marvel movies, classic old Bollywood movies (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, the list goes on!), South Indian movies such as RRR... it’s hard to pick only a few! Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Sahana: BTS (7 people, but we can manage). Kohana: The cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Both: Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jnr., Chris Evans, Zendaya... What is your favourite subject in school? Kohana: Accounting. Sahana: Biology. What are you currently listening to/watching or reading? Sahana: Just finished reading Verity by Colleen Hoover, always listening to Kpop and Indian songs. Kohana: Punjabi songs!
gether, what dish would you cook? Gourmet biryani, naan and paneer tikka masala. Where is your dream holiday destination? The Maldives and Paris. What is your favourite thing about Bollywood? The representation of our culture and the hype
songs that get you dancing, anytime anywhere. What’s one question you have never been able to get the answer to? What is the purpose and meaning of life? What is one piece of advice that has stuck with you? Life goes on; tomorrow may never come, so live life to its fullest!
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Fresh, modern and inviting Local and regional guests have taken advantage of the new Mercure Hotel Pakenham already, following its grand opening last month. Ideally located within the Pakenham Race Club Precinct, Mercure Pakenham offers luxurious and contemporary accommodation. It’s within easy access to the popular locale, the Cardina Club, and only 500m from the Pakenham CBD, Cardinia Cultural Centre and train station. Whether you are staying for business or here to enjoy one of Pakenham’s famous latenight races, there is a restful room type to cater to your every need. Enjoy the stylish lounge area for your next coffee or cocktail or dine in at the gourmet restaurant. For your convenience, the hotel also features a multipurpose board room, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking. The hotel will offer function and conference spaces that are within the hotel or offered next door at Cardinia Club. The Pakenham Conference and Function precinct will be created, with local businesses, residents and guests able to utilise the various conference and function spaces that both the hotel and Cardinia Club have on offer. Sentiment from the community has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with over 1000 people responding to a Star News Group competition giving away 100 night stays! Responding to the prompt, ‘What does the new Mercure Hotel Pakenham mean to you and the Pakenham Community?’, answers were resoundingly positive. “Not a small town any more as well as Mercure not a small brand any more. Always loved living close to Pakenham and having a Mercure in it is blessing in disguise,” one hopeful wrote. Another said: “99 per cent of my family are interstate. It’s great now they have somewhere to stay when they visit. It’s also not very far
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from my house.” A lot of people wrote about the look and feel of the new hotel. “A beautiful place amongst all the hassle and bustle of most other hotels, and you feel welcome,” one said. Another said: “A fresh, modern and inviting accommodation and function venue that has been needed in our community for a very long time. It will compliment the local caravan park and provide a great selection of accommodation options within our region.” Head to starcommunity.com.au/competitions to enter!
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Enjoy a staycation and some local dining and experience Pakenham’s first and only internationally branded hotel. To Enter, simply scan the QR code or visit https://starcommunity.com.au/competitions/ Bookings: www.mecurepakenham.com.au | Email: reception@mecurepakenham.com.au 77 Racecourse Road. Pakenham 12567026-AI40-22
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Healthy tummies for kids The age old saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ has ensured many children stay healthy and strong with a nutritious, balanced diet for years now - and it’s still just as relevant a saying as any. To help your children thrive in the classroom, it’s important to be feeding them a healthy, nutritious diet filled with all the energy they need to grow and flourish as young students. But when life gets busy, it can be hard to ensure the food your family’s eating is covering all the necessary bases, so why not use these handy tips to help boost your child’s brain power? Firstly: start your day the right way. Breakfast is often overlooked and sometimes rushed, but this morning meal is one of the most important of the day. Fuelling up before school with a healthy balanced breakfast will ensure your child has all the energy they need to play, learn and power on throughout the day. Whole grain cereals and toast are always a quick, easy option and for the colder months, why not try some porridge? Fresh fruit smoothies, yoghurt, eggs and beans are all other quick, nutritious ideas… the ideas are limitless. A healthy lunchbox made up of a mixture of foods will keep your kids happy and eating healthily, and to save on time, try preparing it the night before. Opt for fresh, unprocessed foods such as pieces of fruit and tubs of yoghurt as sweet treats and avoid processed, sugary foods which provide little to no nutritional value. A good old fashioned sandwich with wholemeal bread is always a good lunch time staple,
and remind your kids to drink plenty of water throughout the day. If you struggle to get your kids to drink water, why not try adding a splash of lemon juice, or getting them a fun, colourful water bottle to
drink out of? Dinner ideas are endless, but as long as you’re getting plenty of veggies, some protein and other important nutrients in your diet, your kids will be perfectly placed to make the
most out of their education. And the last tip? By eating healthily yourself, you’ll be leading by example and be a healthy eating role model for your kids into the future.
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Children who play chess might be better versed to take risks than their peers, as well as aiding their arithmetic and rational thinking. Researchers from Monash University and Deakin University conducted an experiment to examine the effects of intensive chess lessons with more than 400 Year 5 students who had no previous exposure to the game. Students participated in a 30-hour chess program, endorsed by the World Chess Federation, across a three-week period. They were assessed on their cognitive and non-cognitive behavioural changes, including risk, time management and ability to focus, for nearly a year after the training had ended. What it showed was fascinating. Playing chess from a young age could decrease risk aversion by exposing kids to win/loss scenarios and competition, as well as teaching children about strategic risktaking. In a survey conducted with students 10 months after the chess program, 99 per cent said they wanted more chess lessons, 94.5 per cent had played chess with a classmate in the previous week, and 87.5 per cent said they played chess regularly with friends or family. The study was led by Professor Asad Islam (Director, Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability, Monash Business School), and supported by Dr Wang Sheng Lee (Fellow, Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability, Monash Business School) and Dr Aaron Nicholas (Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics, Deakin Business School). Professor Asad Islam said it could help model good risk taking behaviour. “Risk and reward is a concept that is articulated well in the game of chess. Players
often sacrifice pawns, knights and bishops if it helps checkmate the opponent’s king and win the game. Such sacrifices are inherently risky because if one’s calculations are faulty, the sacrifice could prove to be fatal, eventually leading to a quick loss,” Professor Islam said. “Children need to know how to take calculated risks. If children are too risk averse it might prevent them from swimming at the beach, going to a public park or participating in contact sports for risk of injury. “Later in life, this could also extend to adolescent behaviours such as drugs, smoking, truancy, involvement in crime and in romantic relationships. “In many life situations, it is also the case that with great risk often comes great reward. However, the line between necessary calculated risk-taking and reckless behaviour is sometimes difficult to determine. Learning chess can help bridge that gap.” The researchers believe it could show the potential benefits of schools across Australia integrating the teaching of chess in the classroom to help young people deal with risk and reward later in life. Interestingly, Armenia and Poland have already made chess instruction compulsory in their primary-school curriculum. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Our cultural diversity At St Patrick’s we pride ourselves on the cultural diversity we have amongst our school community. St Patrick’s is host to large communities of families from Myanmar and South Sudanese communities. We have also seen a rise in the addition of Sikh families which has been a wonderful addition. We have a group of the South Sudanese ladies who come together regularly to participate in sewing and other craft related activities. They produce some magnificent pieces that they donate back to the community. It has been delightful to see more interaction also from our Myanmar community members. The barrier of language can always be an obstacle for any new people to our community, but they have made so many inroads as they learn and master the English language every day. At St Patrick’s we have the assistance of both Myanmar and Sudanese Liaison officers, along with some of our dedicated Education Support Officers, who work closely with these two communities in particular to ensure they receive the support they need in terms of communication with the school. They are assisted with enrolments for both Primary and Secondary schools, excursion, swimming programs, special events days such as Mother’s and Father’s Day, school assemblies and school closure days. We are delighted to see the incredible richness our families bring to our St Patrick’s community which continues to grow and thrive and enhance the wonderful diverse community. Please make time to come and visit us! Meg Escalante, Principal
St Patrick’s are delighted to see the incredible richness our families bring to the school community.
We pride ourselves on being a Catholic, welcoming school where everyone is valued and respected. Our committed and professional staff provide a safe, caring environment where we aim to engender a love of learning in every student.
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WHAT’S ON Make and Mingle’s annual Craft Fair Make and Mingle’s Craft Fair was started in 1999 for the ladies to sell the craft items they had made during the year. Free entry and plenty of off-street parking. There will be complimentary tea and coffee available all day. There will be something for everyone to purchase. Some of the items for sale will include wooden toys, handmade greeting cards for all occasions, quilts, cushions, beautiful teddy bears, jewellery, knitted toys, crocheted rugs, scrap booking supplies, baby clothes and much more. It will be a great opportunity for you to get your Christmas shopping done in one place. Further information contact the church on 9707 0777 or email makeandmingle@beaconsfieldbaptist.com.au Saturday 5 November 9am to 2pm at Beaconsfield Baptist Church, corner Old Princes Highway and Desmond Court.
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Moy-Yan arboriculture workshop Want to learn about an exciting career opportunity in Arboriculture? Designed to give you a taste for this sought after field, come and explore a potential new employment pathway or learn new skills. Commencing in October at Tonimbuk Hall and running for six weeks, the Arboriculture course is designed to introduce you to what it is, how it can be used, career prospects and includes industry visits to authorities such as Citywide, Arbortrim and council. Limited places, so get in quick. Contact Moy-Yan Neighbourhood House on 0481 895 509, info@bdch.com.au or register at bdch.com.au/programs-2
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Saturday 15 October 10am to 4pm at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. Sunday Crafty Crew - Pakenham Join Chris, Dannii and your favourite Crafting Crew for a crafting playdate at Deep Creek Golf Club. Lunch is available to purchase at the the venue. Tea, coffee and treats provided. $10 of your registration can be redeemed for a project kit of product of choice. Credit vouchers to be collected at the door on arrival.
lectable enthusiasts, this annual fair is not to be missed. With valuations by David Freeman, entertainment and a lovely cafe... be sure to join us!
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House Too Crowded Garfield Picture Theatre presents House Too Crowded: The Crowded House and Split Enz experience on Saturday 5 November 7.30pm. Visit garfieldpicturetheatre.com.au to book tickets which are $66.
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as we highlight stories of murder and misfortune and the horror and heartbreak of the Great War connections to local families remembered in Berwick Cemetery. The easy 90-minute walk includes light refreshments at the conclusion of the walk. Berwick Cemetery, corner of Inglis and Buchanan Roads. Cost is $5 adult paid on the day, children under 16 free. Bookings to Jane 0412 084 671 or email cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au
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No jail for air cash By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Hampton Park painter has avoided jail after being found with $707,800 cash in his luggage at Melbourne Airport. Dejan Tomic, 28, pleaded guilty to dealing with more than $100,000 cash suspected as proceeds of crime in the Victorian County Court. He showed a lack of criminal sophistication if not “naivety” after being stopped by investigators at Melbourne Airport in June 2019, sentencing judge Michael O’Connell said on 29 September. After being found with $7850 cash in a backpack, Tomic told officers he was still awaiting a suitcase on the airport’s carousel. “There’s nothing in there, mate – clothes,” he told police. On inspection, $699,950 cash in nine vacuum-sealed bags was found in the suitcase. He later claimed he had returned from a friend’s wedding at Brisbane, where he was offered $5000 to courier the suitcase. On the known facts, this was “not entirely implausible”, Judge O’Connell noted. Tomic said he was aware there was money inside, but not how much. Authorities suspected the cash was out of proportion with Tomic’s income of about $1000 a week, Judge O’Connell noted. Tomic owned three assets – a Range Rover, Holden Cruze and Ford Transit, and lived with his parents. The Bosnian-born refugee and his family migrated to Springvale in 1998, later moving to Hampton Park. The talented soccer player had escalated into ice addiction after a relationship breakdown. Judge O’Connell noted the amount of cash was more than seven times the threshold requirement, which was “almost invariably”
Dejan Tomic, 28, pleaded guilty to dealing with more than $100,000 cash suspected as proceeds of crime in the Victorian County Court. punished by jail. Assisting in money laundering played an important role in organised crime, he said. However, Tomic’s role was “limited”, and there was no evidence of pre-planning before he left for Brisbane, the court heard. Tomic had no prior convictions, with much of his life in front of him, Judge O’Connell said. The judge was impressed by Tomic’s “exceptional” and sustained rehabilitation since his arrest, relying on a depth of family and friend support. Since his arrest, Tomic had been reportedly committed to drug rehabilitation counselling.
His treatment recently intensified after a relapse – a positive test to cocaine in June. Tomic regularly attended and volunteered a Serbian Orthodox church in Keysborough, returned to assist at Noble Park United Football Club and bought into a gym franchise, the judge noted. Jail would “risk undermining if not destroying” his reformation and “more importantly, the community’s long-term interests”. “It’s not a risk that’s worth taking.” Tomic was jailed for 14 months but immediately released on a recognizance release order – a $5000 good-behaviour bond for 14 months.
Two 15-year-olds in an allegedly stolen vehicle were arrested after falling victim to police spikes in Cranbourne West in the early hours of Thursday morning, 29 September. Police Airwing first spotted the Kia Sportage driving at a fast rate of speed on the South Gippsland Highway in Dandenong about 2.20am on Thursday morning. The vehicle drew the attention of police as it had allegedly been seen on several occasions earlier in the evening in the southern suburbs driving erratically. Cardinia Highway Patrol caught up to the vehicle and was able to confirm the car was stolen, after checking the registration plate. With assistance from the Airwing, officers on the ground coordinated their response as the car continued on Hallam Road and into Cranbourne. As the car slowed in Marilyn Place, police successfully deployed stop sticks, impacting all four tyres. The female driver continued to drive the disabled car along Hall Road, Cranbourne before it appears the car’s engine gave out and it came to a stop in Ballymarang Chase, Cranbourne West, police said. Officers from the highway patrol, local police and the Dog Squad moved in and arrested the driver and her male passenger, who surrendered without incident. The pair, from Cranbourne and Berwick respectively, are currently assisting police with their enquiries. Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit are investigating. Police say it is believed the car was stolen from an aquatic centre carpark in Ringwood on Sunday 25 September. Anyone who witnessed the Kia Sportage driving in the southern suburbs overnight or with dashcam is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto crimestoppersvic. com.au
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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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Renovating your business TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH What’s your business worth, any idea? It’s actually not that easy a question to answer. Just as when an owner wants to sell their house, they usually believe it to be worth more than the market is prepared to pay, so to do business, owners tend to overvalue their own asset. All those years of blood, sweat and toil and it’s only worth that? However, unlike buying and selling a house, determining a business’ true value is much harder since the price depends upon so many factors. Net operating profit can be viewed as a measure of what the business is returning based upon sales, asset value and to some extent time and effort expended and hence is nearly always a key element. However, in practice anyone valuing a business will look at profitability over a number of years (not just the most recent year) to ensure that it really is the business and not just a unique set of extraordinary conditions or market factors that led to the latest result. However, much in the same way that a property’s value is primarily a function of location, size and prevailing market conditions and a business’ value is primary a function of its capital worth, earnings (potential) and prevailing market conditions, both can be improved with a little ‘renovation’. Anyone who has watched programs like
Unlike buying and selling a house, determining a business’ true value is much harder. ‘The Block’ and ‘Love it or List it’ will know what a difference a good renovation can make to a house’s perceived value and indeed there is much that can be done to make a business more saleable without a radical overhaul. Here are a few ideas. 1. Establish financial systems that predict performance As with any purchase, buyers want to minimise their risk and so establishing fi-
nancial systems that show on a monthly basis how the business has been performing against budget will do much to support the view that the business is being properly measured and managed. Assuming there is a generally positive, upward trend with few or no major deviations, then it is not hard to extrapolate results to predict future financial performance and hence instill a further level of confidence in the financial management.
2. Define, measure, manage and report on business goals Business goals demonstrate that thought has gone into identifying what the business needs in quantifiable terms. Associating metrics with these (especially if graphed and tracked regularly) all add to the sense of control regarding business performance. In addition to financials, such metrics might include things such as customer satisfaction and customer support data, staff turnover rates, sales conversion rates, quality data such as defect levels, etc. Obviously good results help but these should be relevant and accurate even if they do demonstrate areas for improvement. 3. Reflect the right image Think about how your business will be perceived externally. Often, people will interact with your business though your website or social media channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. You can do much to enhance the business image by ensuring these reflect your culture and capabilities in a positive light through well-structured online pages, the presence of testimonials, removal of old or outdated items and the inclusion of excellent images and videos. As indicated above, valuing a business is not a straightforward task and is really both an art and a science, hence anyone thinking about selling should really consult an expert in this space to determine an approximate value. As with any renovation, even if you don’t sell, you should have a better experience following the work expended. Ian Ash is the managing director of OrgMent Business Solutions.
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Rental stress remains a significant problem for Victorians. “There’s a huge demand and we just don’t have the housing stock to fill that demand at the moment,” he said. “We are 100 per cent supportive of the call out for more social housing and we would also like to see a dedicated allocation for the South East and on top of that an allocation for young people in the South East as we know they are often a missed out group when it comes to affordable housing.” Mr Merritt said many residents who approach WAYSS were currently spending up to 75 or 80 per cent of their fortnightly income on housing, leaving very little for other living expenses. “Most of the people we see are on some type of government benefit which then makes it harder to get into property because they might be seen as a less attractive applicant in the pool of 30 to 40 applicants, which is the
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numbers we are seeing now,” he said. “We support the government’s $5.3 million investment for 12,000 new homes through Victoria’s Big Housing Build, but we know we need thousands more homes just in the South East to meeting the demand.” CHP chief executive officer Jenny Smith agreed renters were on the front line of Victoria’s cost of living crisis. “More renters are being pushed into homelessness because they can’t find a rental they can afford,” she said. “Homelessness services are overwhelmed with people desperate for a home, and too many Victorians in urgent need of homelessness support are missing out. “Government can end homelessness by providing more support to respond to people needing help, and by fixing the fundamental problem of lack of affordable rentals.”
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Harness racing trainers in Melbourne’s east now have access to more specialised equipment as the State Government continues to support animal welfare in the racing industry. Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines inspected the newly completed six-horse walker at Cranbourne Harness Racing Training Centre on Wednesday 28 September, following a government investment of more than $30,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund, and $32,000 from Harness Racing Victoria. The 12-metre circular horse walker enables six horses to be walked at pace and can be used for training and rehabilitation. The walker is also fitted with a concrete base, non-slip rubber flooring and lined walls to prevent injury. “Our investment at Cranbourne will help the harness racing industry drive participation in Melbourne’s east and continue to prioritise safety and animal welfare,” Mr Carbines said. Located at the Cranbourne Harness Racing Club, the new walker would enhance the centre’s reputation as a highclass training facility and increases its capacity for trainers, the government said. The Cranbourne Harness Racing Club currently holds 25 race meetings and 25 trial meetings each year. Cranbourne Harness Racing Club president David Scott said the investment would enhance Cranbourne’s reputation in the industry.
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Exhibitors, volunteers, sponsors and spectators were Changes are being thrilled to be back made to the Casey at P.B Ronald Reserve Foundation, which Cardinia for klea Pakenham Show the 111th Parsolely as the Cardiniawill potentially be known on Saturday. Foundation. Spoiled with sunny The foundation weather, the is making the show was the first to transition to decision a Cardinia-only Covid-19 shutdownsone back since body to strengthen not for in 2020 and profit organisations help 2021. community. in the It was a bumper Director Paul Thomas tainment with plenty day of entersaid the board yet to approve has of high qualthe new direction ity poultry, sheep transform the foundation. that will and exhibits, reminiscent horticulture “Throughout the of the district’s pandemic, like rural roots. Casey Cardinia Foundation ganisations that director Paul Thomas are philanthropic, most or- says the foundation dation has had the founmay be shifting its little focus to carry out fundraising to no opportunities to Cardinia only. 198803 COVERAGE PAGES - we have continued 16-17 grants process so our the out, but we haven’t funds have been going their own organisation. really had monies ing in because The foundation comJunior Ambassador our fundraising was mainly grants process and currently has an annual through events,” of the Parklea Mr Thomas Pakenham Show is Sheridan Venables per cent of its assets. required to give back four “We took the opportunitysaid. 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Kooweerup spinner Matt Bright started the season in spectacular fashion on Saturday, taking 6/10 off 6.3 overs against Officer at Denhams Road. 301302 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS was a huge first step in being competitive with the likes of Cardinia, Kooweerup and Tooradin this season. Wins like Saturday’s certainly do build confidence, and the Lions will need every ounce of that great commodity they head to the banks of the Westernport this week to take on reigning champs Tooradin. A mesmerising bowling display from Matt Bright has propelled Kooweerup (4/92) to an impressive six-wicket victory over Premier Division newcomers Officer (91) at Denhams Road on Saturday. Bright, who won the competitions leading wicket-taker and best-average awards last season, began his new campaign with an imperious display of slow bowling, capturing
6/10 off 6.3 overs. Bright did damage at both ends of the Bullants innings, taking the first three wickets to fall and the last three wickets as well. Only a rebuilding 35-run stand between Peter Symons (22) and Aiden Pipicelli (14) stopped this one from getting ugly for the Bullants. The Bullants modest total was never going to be enough, and the Demons exploded early with Chris Bright (19) hitting Cooper Pursell’s first ball of the run-chase over mid-on for two. Luke McMaster (29) played a beautiful hand, crunching three fours and one six with a delightful array of stroke play. Mitch Davey (19), Ayden Mills (16 not out) and returning skipper Michael Giles (2 not out)
then put the Bullants out of their misery. Jonty Bennie (2/26 off 5) took bowling honours for the Bullants, while left-hand quick Pursell showed some promising signs after surviving the early onslaught from Chris Bright. In other games, Morteza Ali (50), Jake Prosser (47), Bradey Welsh (43) and Travis Wheller (3/36) led Cardinia (9/214) to a 27-run victory over Carlisle Park (187), while Tooradin (5/244) flexed its muscles with a dominant win over Clyde (133). Dylan Sutton (69 not out and 3/22), Cal O’Hare (63) and Jack Mannix (3/22) were terrific for the Gulls, while star recruit Michael Vandort (29) showed promising signs for the Cougars.
Collective Player Points System breach in AFL Gippsland By David Nagel The integrity of AFL Victoria’s Player Points System (PPS) is facing its greatest test as 71 clubs across seven leagues in AFL Gippsland receive breach notices in the coming days. A Memo sent to AFL Gippsland Leagues and Clubs, from AFL Victoria Community Football Manager John O’Donohue, confirms that 100 percent of clubs across the Omeo, East Gippsland, North Gippsland, Mid Gippsland, Ellinbank, Gippsland and West Gippsland Football Leagues have been found to be in breach of incorrect player points allocations. Star News understands that every club has at least one player that has been incorrectly assessed, with up to seven players at one particular club being in question. The most common error made by clubs is incorrectly assessing players that transfer from Premier to Minor leagues, or reverse, while many transferred juniors have been incorrectly assessed as one-point players instead of three. AFL Gippsland Region Manager Cameron McPhan said the widespread nature of the breaches had highlighted the need for education on the application of the PPS to all clubs. “Education in the off-season was already high on the agenda, but this highlights the need for a thorough approach to training and educating our clubs,” McPhan said. “The same process will now take place as previous breaches, where letters will be 18 STAR NEWS
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rolled out to clubs who will be asked to respond and clarify their situations.” Warragul Industrials was fined $3,000 for a breach of the PPS in early September, with AFL Victoria insisting that a consistent approach will be undertaken as incorrect allocations are identified. If a consistent approach is undertaken in regards to the fines, up to $213,000 in fines could be handed down to clubs. The memo from O’Donohue to clubs reads: To: AFL Gippsland Leagues and Clubs Cc: AFL Victoria Management and AFL Gippsland From: John O’Donohue – Community Football Manager Date: 4 October 2022
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AFL Gippsland Player Point System Pol· Re: icy Breaches Further to correspondence to AFL Gippsland Leagues and Clubs dated September 13th, 2022, regarding a series of incorrect Player Point System (PPS) assessments for season 2022 within AFL Gippsland League Clubs, AFL Gippsland and AFL Victoria conducted a full audit of all 2022 player point allocations as indicated. The basis of the review was evidence exposing breaches from several clubs in the Omeo, East Gippsland, North Gippsland, Mid Gippsland, Ellinbank, Gippsland and West Gippsland Football Leagues. Clubs identified to be in breach received relevant breach notices and were offered the
opportunity to explain the respective PPS breaches identified. The audit of 2022 PPS allocations in AFL Gippsland Leagues has now been completed and regrettably, 100 percent of clubs have been found to be in breach of incorrect player point allocations. In some instances, the breach involved only one player whilst some clubs were found to have several players being both over and under assessed. As suggested in previous communications, as incorrect allocations are identified, a consistent approach will be undertaken and therefore all clubs will receive a breach notice in the coming days and will be offered the opportunity to explain the respective PPS breaches identified. Where PPS assessments were identified as incorrect, the appropriate adjustments have immediately been made within PLAY HQ. Given the commitment to the PPS and the audit identifying processes and practice adopted by leagues and clubs were inconsistent and subject to error, it is also appropriate that corrective and ongoing management systems are implemented to support and protect club volunteers and league management by AFL Gippsland ahead of the 2023 season. Regards John O’Donohue, Community Football Manager AFL Victoria pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Fleming books his ticket to Valencia By Tyler Lewis Beaconsfield product Teerin Fleming has booked himself a ticket to Valencia. Fleming, 12, has finished second in the inaugural FIM MiniGP Australia over the weekend, earning an invite to the World Series Final in Spain come November. In Spain, he will race in front of the world’s best MotoGP riders and compete against 31 other rides from 16 nations. The opportunity stems from his performances in the final four races at Oakleigh Go Kart track over the course of Saturday and Sunday. In Saturday’s races, Teerin finished in fourth position, before winning his second race by a monstrous four seconds. Sunday followed a similar script, as he finished in third position in the first race and won the second race. Fleming held his nerve in the tight start to the final 19-lap race to win by an even bigger margin than Saturday. 14-year-old Harrison Watts was a consistent competitor for the young star, but they’ll now jet off to Spain together in a memory-making tour.
Just Social is well in front with just three rounds remaining in the South West Gippsland Picture: DBDARTS Dart League. 273182
Socials show their class By David Nagel
Teerin Fleming can likely get used to standing on podiums!
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Country Week win for West Gippsland By David Nagel Golf West Gippsland (GWG) is celebrating a major achievement with its Women’s team winning division three at the recent Country Week event held at Mooroopna and Shepparton. GWG was formed in 2019 from the merger of the West Gippsland District Golf Association (WGDGA) and Women’s Golf West Gippsland (WGWG). There are 11 member clubs in GWG, including Churchill-Monash, Deep Creek, Drouin, Garfield, Mirboo North, Moe, Morwell, Trafalgar, Traralgon, Warragul and Yallourn. Country Week involves teams from different districts around Victoria playing match play against each other.
Courses played this year were Mooroopna on Monday and Shepparton on Tuesday. The team members were Suzanne Van Strien and Delanie Lewis (Deep Creek), Melissa Alexander (Traralgon), Shirley Roberts and Leanne Pollard (Drouin), Kaye Middlemiss (Moe), Lynne Morrison (Warragul), June Tickell (Trafalgar) and Kerry Ahern (Warragul). Helen Amott was the team manager. This year the country teams played in very wet and heavy conditions. There were disruptions to play on day one and the final day of play was abandoned due to water on the course. West Gippsland was due to play Dalhousie on Tuesday.
Both teams had two wins after their previous matches but play was cancelled on Tuesday at Shepparton. West Gippsland was declared the winners on a count back due to the number of games previously won. The division one and two teams did not get to play enough matches, so there is no promotion or relegation of all divisions this year. The team members were presented with Golf Australia badges and a cup to put their name on. Next year’s country team’s event will be played in our own district, West Gippsland. Congratulations to the Division 3 women on a wonderful achievement.
Golf West Gippsland’s winning Country Week team; Suzanne Van Strien and Delanie Lewis (Deep Creek), Melissa Alexander (Traralgon), Shirley Roberts and Leanne Pollard (Drouin), Kaye Middlemiss (Moe), Lynne Morrison (Warragul), June Tickell (Trafalgar), Kerry Ahern (Warragul) and Picture: SUPPLIED Helen Amott (Team Manager). 301502 pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
Just Social is right on target for an undefeated season in the South West Gippsland Dart League (SWGDL) after an emphatic 12-3 round-15 victory over Paky One. Just Social, based out of Kooweerup, is now just three wins away from entering this season’s finals series without suffering a dent to its bodywork after treating the fourth-ranked team in the competition with complete disdain. Just Social face two tough engagements over the next fortnight, against third-placed Warriors and second-placed Snipers, before a round-18 contest against seventh-placed Bullseyes. It was Terry from Just Social who set the scene for the dominant display against Paky, throwing a brilliant nine tons for the night to take his season’s tally to 68. Terry sits in third place, behind Dean from Snipers – who now has 103 tons for the season – and Aaron, also from the Snipers, on 72. Warriors tuned up for their big game against Just Social this week with a hard-fought 9-6 victory over Rebels. Warriors, third, are level on points with second-placed Snipers and still a major threat to finish top-two and gain a coveted doublechance ahead of the finals series that begins on 25 October. In other round-15 results, Snipers had a thumping 13-2 victory over Mud Rats, while Bullseyes jumped from ninth to seventh on the ladder with a commanding 12-3 triumph over bottom-placed Fore. And Gembrook produced one of its best performances of the season, with the now ninth-placed Brookers scoring a monumental 10-5 win over Wizards. The loss for the fifth-placed Wizards means the top-four is locked and loaded with three rounds remaining in the season. 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 15 Just Social 12 v Paky One 3, Warriors 9 v Rebels 6, Snipers 13 v Mud Rats 2, Gembrook 10 v Wizards 5, Bullseyes 12 v Fore 3. LADDER Just Social 60, Snipers 52, Warriors 52, Paky One 40, Wizards 24, Rebels 20, Bullseyes 20, Mud Rats 16, Gembrook 12, Fore 4. FIXTURE – ROUND 16 Paky One v Wizards, Warriors v Just Social, Rebels v Fore, Bullseyes v Mud Rats, Gembrook v Snipers. MOST TONS – TOP FIVE Dean 103, Aaron 72, Terry 68, Tim 63, Thom 58. 180’s Dean (3), Jamie W (3), Dale (2), Troy, Tony, Glenn, Thom, Terry, Damo, Shane, Will and Noel. 100+ PEG OUTS 129 – Anthony (Warriors), Dean (Snipers), 122 – Thom (Rebels), 114 – Jamie W (Just Social), 110 – Paul (Paky One). Thursday, 6 October, 2022
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