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Colleen walks the talk against violence Performer Colleen Hewett sang and spoke wtih gusto at the Dandenong Walk Against Family Violence. She joined dozens of people to walk from Dandenong Market to Harmony Square on Tuesday 22 November. “I have cowered under a raised fist,“ she said. “I have been beaten and made to suffer.” See page 27 for the full story. 161984
Colleen Hewett belts out a tune, with television travel personality Coxy on drums. Picture: ROB CAREW
Bikie refuses ban A Rebels bikie involved in bashing two rival gang’s bikies in a Noble Park pub and a Dandenong restaurant has told a court he would refuse any order to banish himself from his outlaw gang. The bikie, who cannot be legally identified, was jailed for 90 days and put on a community corrections order for the affrays and other charges at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 23 November. In an unprovoked attack at Sandown Park Hotel’s beer garden about 6.30pm on 1 October, a Comancheros member was approached by the accused and another Rebels member - who also can’t be legally named. The victim was thrown from his seat and the
attackers then repeatedly stomped and kicked his head and body. On 12 October, another Comancheros member seated at a table at The Pavilion was approached by the same Rebels pair both carrying black satchels over their shoulders. Patrons fled the venue during the protracted punch-on, which ended when one of the bikers revealed the contents of a satchel. Police told the court that they didn’t know what the contents were. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen said there was no point pushing for a ‘non-association’ clause on the corrections order banning the accused from contact with Rebels members because it required his consent. The accused also needed help for drug and
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Days after the accused’s arrest by ECHO Taskforce detectives, the Rebels clubhouse in England Street, Dandenong, was deliberately set alight on 21 October. A Carrum Downs gym - linked to the Comancheros - was shot up on 18 November. The biker also pleaded guilty to unlawful assault of a former girlfriend in July and possession of ice and anabolic steroids. Mr Vandersteen noted the accused had no criminal history and his remorse for the incidents but said there was a need to reduce the risk of “tit for tat” bikie gang fighting “that goes around and around and around in a circle and little gets achieved”. “There’s a need to protect the community from such public displays of violence.” 12325111-40-16
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Misguided, not terrorists An Islamic group’s south-east based leader has claimed “no terror attacks have occurred in Australia” in the wake of a man recently allegedly setting alight a Springvale bank in front of terrified staff and customers. Kuranda Seyit, executive director of Forum on Australia’s Islamic Relations (FAIR), also labelled two high-profile examples of plotted attacks on police in the area as “misguided youth” rather than terrorists under the conventional definition. Notable examples are Numan Haider - who allegedly attacked police with a knife and was shot in Endeavour Hills in 2014 - and the alleged plotters of a thwarted attack on an Anzac Day service in Dandenong in 2015. “They were criminal acts, violent in a way, planned to a certain degree, but carried out by young people who had no idea what they were doing. “They didn’t have a political agenda. One was mentally unstable and the other was manipulated by older people.” Mr Seyit said the latter youths - including Sevdet Besim of Hallam who pleaded guilty to plot-
ting an act of terrorism - were “silly and naive”, though arguably “radicalised”. “Someone put some ideas in their head. They have said that they totally regret doing something silly and they’ve paid a heavy price for that. “They were only kids.” The 18-year-old Haider was afflicted with serious emotional issues, home pressures and the close gaze of counter-terrorist police, Mr Seyit said. “The (ongoing coronial) inquest shows the actions of police aggravated the situation.” In a statement, Mr Seyit said the traditional definition of terrorism was a violent criminal act carried out by a group to invoke fear. It had morphed in the public’s thinking to any violent acts carried out by a Muslim in public to instill fear. “The problem is that even if a Muslim sneezes in the wrong direction it can be made to look like an act of terror.” Under the conventional definition, there had been no terrorist attacks in Australia, Mr Seyit said. “While we believe that terrorist organisations like Al-Qaeda and IS do have some influence in
Australia, there are no known cells or operatives in Australia. “There is no evidence to support a presence of Al-Qaeda or IS in Australia.” He made the comments out of concern that some media coverage of the Springvale fire on 18 September focused on the alleged perpetrator’s Muslim faith. Twenty-seven people were injured in the blaze, some critically - including the man allegedly responsible for it. “These crimes are nothing new - like the Port Arthur massacre. They’re usually people with a mental disability or mental health issue who take a different pathway.” Mr Seyit said there needed to be a public debate on terrorism, and a re-think on the approach towards “random acts of violence“ by individuals, whether Muslim or not. “It is time that we take a responsible approach to the issue and reduce the risk of feeding into the right-wing and racist elements in society, which has seen a sudden increase in supporters in the past two years in Australia.“
Rohingya reel after bank’s ‘terrible event’ takes a toll By Casey Neill A cry for help like the Springvale bank fire could happen again unless the Immigration Department makes changes. Australian Burmese Rohingya Organisation (ABRO) founder and spokesman Habib, who has no surname, told the Journal that his community was reeling after Rohingya asylum seeker Nur Islam, 21, allegedly set the Springvale Road Commonwealth Bank and himself alight about 11.30am on Friday 18 November, injuring more than 20 people. Then last Friday police called for two ‘hero’ tradies to come forward and said they may be recommended for bravery awards. CCTV footage shows two men entering the burning bank from the rear and making their way through thick smoke to rescue victims. Arson squad investigators said they had no doubt the men saved lives that day. On Thursday Commonwealth Bank Melbourne region general manager Michelle Winzer unveiled a temporary bank made out of shipping containers at the junction of Lightwood Road and Warwick Avenue in Springvale. She said it would remain in place until the Springvale Road branch re-opened in three to four weeks. Ms Winzer said 15 staff were inside the bank when the “terrible event” occurred. She said seven were taken to hospital and all had since been discharged and were recovering at home. The bank was providing ongoing counselling and established a 24-hour support line at 132 221 for anyone affected, she said. Ms Winzer said a full investigation was underway to understand what occurred and declined to comment on where in the bank the explosion occurred or whether automatic doors trapped victims inside. Mr Islam, 21, remains in hospital under police guard. A spokesman from The Alfred said one per-
Springvale branch manager Thoi Nguyen, Commonwealth Bank Melbourne region general manager Michelle Winzer and Springvale customer service representative Tony Ho outside the makeshift bank. son had been discharged from the hospital and five remained, including one who was in a critical condition and one in a critical but stable condition. “We cannot say it will not happen again because of the system that still exists,” Habib said. “They leave the people in the community for three, four, five years. The Immigration Department has to finalise the cases in a timely manner.” Habib revealed that Mr Islam had contacted support service Life Without Barriers for help as well as Centrelink, but wasn’t sure whether he’d been referred for mental health treatment. An AMES spokesman explained that the Rohingya were an interesting case. “They’re from the Rakhine State in Burma, or Myanmar, where they’re universally disliked and persecuted,” he said. “The Burmese army has stopped fighting against other minority groups but they’re still conducting operations against the Rohingya.” He said they were Muslim while Myanmar’s population was mainly Hindu. Springvale Asian Business Association (SABA) spokesman Stan Chang said he’d heard from trad-
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A handcuffed man head-butted a police officer and escaped custody in Noble Park. Police are appealing for information about his whereabouts. They were called to the Eastlink Trail, near Claudia Street, about 8am on Sunday 20 November to reports of a suspicious car parked on the trail. They found a man and woman asleep inside the car and arrested the pair, placing them in handcuffs. But as police were walking the man to the divisional van, he turned around and head-butted an officer. He ran and climbed over the back fence of a Claudia Street home, where police lost sight of him. He is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, aged in his mid-twenties and about 177cm tall. At the time of the incident he was wearing jeans, a black jacket and had his arms handcuffed behind his back. Police took a 17-year-old girl back to a station for interview.
Parcels stolen, van dumped A parcel thief hijacked a delivery van in Dandenong. Police said a 43-year-old Berwick man was driving a white Australia Post van on Huckson Street about 8.40am on Friday 18 November. He tried to re-enter the vehicle after completing a delivery, but a man pulled him out, got into the vehicle and drove towards Alex Scott Way, making off with about 150 parcels. He was described as Caucasian and aged between 20 and 30 years with a solid build and short black hair. He was wearing a black T-shirt, pants and sunglasses. The van was found on Ascot Place, Keysborough, a short time later, with boxes scattered around.
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Ransacked in daylight Three men ransacked a Springvale home and stole cash, jewellery and passports. Police said four men pulled up outside the Carnation Court address about 11.55am on Thursday 17 November in a black Toyota Camry Sportivo. One man stayed in the car while the other three entered the property and committed the burglary. Anyone with information about any of the crimes should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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3 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 28 November, 2016
Looking Back
Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society
100 years ago 30 November 1916 An improvement In front of the railway station at Dandenong, the department have just erected a length of railing to attach horses to. This will greatly be appreciated by all who require it, and will now save them having to ask people to hold their horses whilst transacting business at the station.
50 years ago 24 November 1966 ‘Go home and write to the papers’ The mother of a secondary school student who this week complained about lack of discipline and order at the school was advised: “Go home and write to the papers.” This was no defiant reply to her complaints. It was a plea by the principal for support to the teachers’ campaign for high-
er standards of tuition, higher qualification for teachers, better discipline and adequate pay. One reason for the parental complaint came from her son, who told his mother on reaching home that his day had been wasted. “The kids have been playing up all day,” he said. Mother found that in her son’s form, the teacher was giving a roundup of what might be expected in the examination papers. Pupils who wanted to have his advice were prevented from doing so by the continual clamour at the back. This mother contacted the Journal and repeated what she had been told. Many teachers are not qualified to control children nor pass on knowledge. The outlook for next year is that more unqualified teachers will have to be engaged, lacking in methods, lacking in training. The secretary of the Victorian Secondary Teachers Association, Mr Brian Conway, told
the Journal that another difficulty involved with temporary teachers was that some of them, since the introduction of new award inducements, were now able to be paid more than a trained teacher. In some cases a temporary teacher was paid in excess of $4000 a year.
shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Mr Eddie Micallef, called on Dr Stewart and the organisations involved to consult with the ethnic communities and state their reasons for their invitation to Ms Hanson.
20 years ago
28 November 2011 When cultures gather to learn The first Dandenong Eid Festival on 20 November looks set to become an annual fixture. Director Semir Elmazi said the 5000-strong crowd and 35 stalls of food and marketware reflected an array of cultures to what was a celebration for the Muslim community. The organisers’ stated purpose was to have a “special atmosphere of peace and respect”. Its success exceeded Mr Elmazi’s expectations.
25 November 1996 Pauline to visit Concern has greeted plans by controversial independent Senator Pauline Hanson to visit Dandenong and Springvale. Ms Hanson, who sparked the racism debate earlier this year, has accepted an invitation from leading eye specialist Dr John M Stewart and district Lions and Rotary clubs. As soon as the plans were released, the protests started. The State Labor MP for Springvale and
5 years ago
Steam monsters rolled into town The late Jack Johnson was the author of When The Clock Strikes, a fascinating account of growing up in Dandenong, his years tending to the city’s pipes and drains as a plumber and bringing up a family with wife Frances in their beloved home in Macpherson Street.
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The Gippsland railway line was completed early in 1879 and was a changing station for the South Gippsland line and at this time all trains were pulled by large steam locomotives. The first primary school, erected in 1874 on the corner of Robinson Street, was directly opposite the Dandenong railway station and was relocated because children would run across from the school to the station to watch the arrival of the steam trains. The Dandenong Primary School (1403)
opened in 1881 in Foster Street on the New Street corner replaced the former school. As youngsters we also loved to walk down to the railway station and stand on the old wooden bridge and watch the plush-carriaged Gippslander train steam beneath our feet. That bridge spanned the rail lines and gave access from platform one to the second and third platforms and the goods sheds.
Before the subway was built we watched those huge steam engines when they were being serviced on the large turntable that sat behind and below a low picket fence just down the footpath from one of our favourite lolly shops on the Foster Street corner next to the two-storey private boarding house, Dandenong House. A row of tall cypress trees ran behind Dandenong House to the top side of the turntable. This turntable was huge and operated by hand. As well as being used to service the engines it was also used to turn the engines around for the return trip to Melbourne and to access the engine sheds that were over towards the back of Godfrey’s paddock adjoining the railway line. When my wife Frances was a little girl, her dad, Pierce Patrick Hynes, was an engine driver
with the Victorian Railways and he would take her to the turntable when they were servicing the steam engines and sit her on the driver’s seat. She said he always kept bags of humbug lollies in a glove-box type compartment in the engine. When they lived at Ormond Street, Kensington, he drove the Geelong Flyer. It was then one of the fastest steam trains in Victoria. The railway land where the turntable was became the site of the Southern Aurora Hotel. The hotel has now gone and the land has been asphalted to provide better traffic access to the new two-storey steel and glass railway station with lifts and an overhead bridge. The drive-in bottle shop belonging to the hotel still exists in Foster Street and is mentioned in heritage listings.
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“Why can’t we have two speed bumps?” For years Liz Robertson has been making the same plea of Greater Dandenong Council for her Springvale South street, Andleon Way. The 14 November council meeting heard a question from her regarding the issue. “I’ve been corresponding since 2009 with regards to the closure of Coomoora Road,” she said. “Complaint after complaint, but it seems the engineers have advised that they monitored the volume of traffic and the speed. “When we try and reverse into our driveway other vehicles honk their horns at us. “All I’m after is a couple of speed humps as I live right on the bend from the Springvale side. “At least this will somehow reduce the speed and give the residents a chance to reverse or drive out of their driveway with confidence.” Ms Robertson said that her son, husband and daughter had been involved in near-misses with motorists travelling too fast. “My vehicle was parked on the street at my next door neighbour’s as we were ready to swap cars over as we were going out that night,” she said. “It was hit by a third party as he sped up and lost control which he hit my car and drove off. “Lucky we had witnesses that saw the incident. “There is always cars speeding all round the bend and at one night I got out of bed because the screeching of the tyres woke me up.” Council engineering services director Julie Reid told the meeting that council officers had been regularly monitoring vehicle speeds in the area for some time. “The council has a local area traffic management prioritisation program which includes speed humps,” she said. “It is used to allocate limited funds available to the locations within the municipality where the greatest road safety risk is identified. “Each street in the program is assessed based on a variety of engineering factors. This includes, but is not limited to, things like vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, state accident records, road ge-
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Corporal Shane Smith, Constable Bec Swan, Sergeant Carl Stanley and Constable Bec Little with the offending grenades. and even dismantled a few - and it is a huge relief to know that we can get a quick, positive response, and strong support, from Victoria Police and the Army. “We owe these folks our thanks. Today they stepped up.” The Journal reported on 29 September that Museums Australia and the State Government were delivering a training program to five organisations across Victoria, including Dandenong RSL, to preserve, maintain and increase access to war heritage collections. “We have a really proud wartime legacy in Dandenong, and it’s our duty to preserve these memories for younger generations,” Dandenong
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Trawling through wartime treasures sparked a bomb scare at Dandenong RSL. Museums Australia (Victoria) is working with the sub-branch to catalogue and preserve artifacts held in cupboards, cardboard boxes and anywhere else there is behind-the-scenes space. Some items are of national importance, like the two light horsemen’s uniforms standing in the foyer. Sergeant Royston Smith wore one uniform at the Gallipoli landings and the legendary charge at Beersheba, and Trooper Scott May donned the other in Afghanistan 100 years later. Museums Australia was excited by some of the finds, including captured Japanese and German objects and a large collection of medals. They were less excited to unearth three suspicious hand grenades on Thursday 17 November. President John Wells was sure they were disarmed and harmless - but not everyone was so certain. He said that for a short time a total evacuation was considered, so the RSL alerted Victoria Police and the Army. Mr Wells removed the grenades from the building and Senior Constable Bec Little and Constable Bec Swan were soon on the scene to ‘hold ground’ and make sure no-one went into harm’s way. Cars were removed from the area where the grenades were stored. Warrant Officer Class 2 John McLennan, Sergeant Carl Stanley and Corporal Shane Smith from the Explosive Ordnance Service arrived. Sgt Smith remained outside the container where the grenades were stored, joking that “good sergeants are hard to replace” but his comrades soon emerged to declare the items safe. Mr Wells said: “These men, and the two ladies first responders, were so professional, so cool. We are grateful.” “We have a huge number of donated objects from all the wars and they are part of our history, but we do have to ensure that they offer no risk to people today,” he said. “We don’t have all the skills or the knowledge - though I’ve thrown a few grenades in my time
Asthma storm hits region Thunderstorm asthma caused emergency patient numbers to double at Dandenong Hospital and landed three people in intensive care. Demand peaked between 6pm on Monday 21 November and 6am on Tuesday 22 November, as it did at hospitals across Melbourne. Included in those who presented to the Dandenong Hospital Emergency Room were three patents who remain in the intensive care unit with serious respiratory conditions caused by the freak weather event. Monash Health head of allergy, Dr Sarah Barnes, said the thunderstorm asthma phenomenon occurred about once every five years. “It’s a phenomenon whereby grass pollens release a number of their allergic particles in the rain or the humidity, which are then able to get into the lungs,” she said. “Generally speaking, most of people affected by thunderstorm asthma have a history of hay fever, but many have not necessarily experienced asthma.” A Monash Health spokeswoman said that 179 patients presented to the Dandenong Hospital emergency department during the 12- hour period, with 148 patients presenting to the Casey Hospital emergency department. More than half presented due to thunderstorm asthma and respiratory problems. In a similar weeknight timeframe, she said, the figures would be 95 patients at Dandenong and 78 at Casey. Ambulance Victoria emergency operations executive director Mick Stephenson said “we essentially had a day’s workload within five hours”. “In the 15 minutes from 7pm when we would expect about 30 triple-zero calls for ambulance, there were 200 calls - that’s a call every 4.5 seconds,” he said.
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Helping hand is changing hands By Casey Neill Dandenong District Benevolent Society is changing hands, but not its commitment to the community. Manager Margaret Ladner will finish her 30plus year stint with the charity on Friday 23 December. Springvale Learning and Activities Centre (SLAC) will take over the society, gut the Thomas Street shop and reopen in the new year with a fresh look. “I’ve been thinking about it for the past couple of years but I couldn’t get anyone,” Ms Ladner said. Then she met SLAC manager Elena Sheldon. “When I was Elena’s age I had the enthusiasm,” she said. “She’ll bring it back to life.” Ms Ladner said the community would be able to access the same services. “She’s going to put young people in here to train them, to be social workers,” she said. “It’s a win-win situation.” Ms Ladner, 81, joined the society in 1984 and took over the reins about 15 years ago. Letters and thank-yous from the people she’s helped have kept her going. “I’m fortunate enough to be able to do the things that I do,” she said. “I have taken home many and given them a bed. “Three or four years ago, an Iranian couple, they came in with two lovely kids.” She helped them to find a home and offered the man a job driving a truck for the society. After about two years in the role he told Ms Ladner he wanted to drive for Uber but his car was too old. “So, unbeknownst to my husband, I gave him a loan of Geoff ’s good car to get him started,” she laughed.
Incoming Dandenong District Benevolent Society manager Elena Sheldon with outgoing manager and Community Superhero Margaret Ladner, and a $2500 cheque for the society. 162175 Picture: GARY SISSONS
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Margaret Ladner, who is preparing to leave. “Within three months he was able to buy himself a brand new car and he’s in business.” Ms Sheldon said the society offered very targeted assistance. “Margaret talks to them, finds out their story,” she said. “The decisions she makes about how to help them are in a way to make a real difference. “Rather than give a hand-out she’ll do something for them to give them a hand-up.” She said operating the op shop would be a big task, and an important one. “It’s one thing to give people a handout. It’s another for them to buy something themselves,” she said. “That keeps dignity. “The shop is also a great foundation to provide training for people who are looking for a job. “That’s what we’re going to build on. “I think we can turn it around into a really modern charity.”
It’s official - Margaret Ladner is a superhero. The Greyhound Community Grants Fund named the outgoing Dandenong District Benevolent Society manager its top Community Superhero at an awards night at the Sandown Greyhounds Melbourne Cup in Springvale on Friday 18 November. She was stoked with the $500 runners-up prize, and blown away when she was announced as the winner and recipient of a holiday for two to Hayman Island, $2500 for the society and more. “Now my son’s phoning up saying ‘is the super hero home?’,” she said. The achievement seemed even more remarkable when Glasgow-born Ms Ladner revealed she spent 10 years in hospital battling tuberculosis as a child. “Doctors and nurses were my parents,” she said. Her treatment started when she was two and finished when she was 18. “I went to work with crutches and callipers,” she said. “I feel as though I lived in Charles Dickens’ days! “I was sort of an orphan in there.
“It was a two and a half hour bus trip and mum had five kids. “I had to be separated from everybody.” Ms Ladner still bears scars on her hands from abscesses and her leg has been “locked up” since she was 16. “I’ve managed. I’ve had a good life. I’ve danced, I’ve sang,” she said. “I’m a party girl at heart. Her move to Australia in 1981 - “the day that Diana and Charles got married” - wasn’t entirely voluntary. “Maggie Thatcher made me,” she said. “All my family had emigrated here. They were all here in the 1950s. “I came for a holiday and I hated it. “I loved Scotland. I was in my job about 18 years. “Margaret Thatcher came in and cut all the jobs.” The American firm she’d worked with for almost two decades was shut down. Her sister said she’d find her a house in Australia so, at age 45, Ms Ladner made the leap downunder. The widow met and married Aussie bloke Geoff, found a job with then-Dandenong Council and found Dandenong Benevolent Society.
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CENTRAL SPLIT-LEVEL HOME / 5 SARONA STREET, DANDENONG Set on the corner of Irene Court and Sarona Street, this spacious split-level four bedroom brick veneer home is ideal for a larger family. The living area features a huge lounge/ formal dining with built-in furniture, a separate family room and an adjacent kitchen with meals area. The upstairs section is built on a suspended concrete slab and comprises three double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a large bathroom with separate shower room. The fourth bedroom or office is on the lower level. The lower area features timber floors which could be polished if the carpet was removed. The home is set on a corner block of 580 square metres which includes a lovely enclosed garden with access for a boat or van. Other internal features include ducted heating and two air conditioners. There is a huge double carport with workshop under the home plus an external toilet. Close to schools, transport and the hospital, this property is in a great location and offers outstanding potential for a family home or investment. 3
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SELLER IS A DOUBLE WINNER Sombo Lim of Keysborough was the big winner in Biggin and Scott of Great Dandenong’s October promotion. Biggin and Scott has been celebrating its recent rebranding and has been holding a monthly competition. Everyone who listed at B&S Greater Dandenong had the chance of winning a $1000 JB HiFi gift card.
The November draw will be held soon with the promotion continuing until December. The event is an incentive for would-be clients and a great chance to win money for new appliances etc for their new homes. As well as winning the voucher, Sombo Lim’s house in Beau Vorno Avenue sold for $712,000.
KEYSBOROUGH The new owners will be able to indulge in this stylish and flawless double storey entertainer. The floorplan is designed as a family home with four bedrooms with wardrobes and study upon entry. As visitors enter through the home they will see downstairs a formal living room, powder room and laundry. Then they can continue through to the open plan meals area, kitchen and family domain, both of which open out to the alfresco entertaining area. The kitchen is striking, a real centre of the home, and is finished with a combination of dark and light colour palette, stainless steel appliances, kitchen window and island bench, which is ideal for a breakfast bar. Upstairs is a leisure retreat, which is ideal
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for the children, and alongside are the bedrooms which are accommodated with a full family bathroom and separate toilet. The master bedroom is then complete with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe. The home is equipped with a combination of floating timber flooring, plush carpet and neutral colour tiling, plus ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, shutters and a security system.
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BARRY PLANT NOBLE PARK AND KEYSBOROUGH, 8769 1888 BEN NGUYEN, 0404 664 466 AND CHEE-KY DUNLOP, 0422 910 881
ISELL GROUP, 8586 6411 DEE KAWSAR, 0423 215 815
4 RUSSET COURT
7 BLUEBELL WAY
INSPECT: WEDNESDAY, 5.30PM - 6PM AND SATURDAY, 11.30AM - NOON
INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT PRICE: ON APPLICATION
PRICE: $620,000 PLUS. 10% DEPOSIT, BALANCE 30 DAYS AUCTION: SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER, NOON
Those who are looking for the ultimate family friendly home in a quiet cul-de-sac should look no further. This expansive, low maintenance, great sized home has so much under one roof. There are three living zones, a huge garage with workshop, five bedrooms, gorgeous gardens plus the most amazing navel orange tree in the rear of this 598 square metre block. The new owners will be able to walk to Chandler Park Primary School or to Parkmore Shopping Centre. There are buses and parks close by. The selling agent says that large family living has never been easier and in this picture perfect locale, buyers would be crazy not to inspect.
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HOME OF THE WEEK ENDEAVOUR HILLS 102 DAVID COLLINS DR
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PICTURE PERFECT LIVING WITH LAKEVIEW IN A FRIENDLY LOCALE Quality and appeal in an ultra-convenient family pocket, this residence represents a compelling opportunity for first-home buyers or investors. Whether looking to invest or just entering the market, this well-appointed home has everything you’re looking for. This beautifully crafted, family-sized home is ripe for the picking; boasting a vast open plan layout, living area, a study alcove, three spacious bedrooms, master with a full en-suite and walk in robes and built in robes in the other two bedrooms. The bright kitchen with gas stove and endless storage space. Other features include down lights, ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout, polished hardwood floors, and large back garden with lovely view of the lake perfect for outdoor living and entertaining your family and friends. There is a large driveway to a double garage with internal access into the living/rumpus room. All the hard work has been done for you in this home just ready to move in. In such a premium pocket of Endeavour Hills, with the comforts of family living all nearby; bus stop, a minute walk to Primary School, Secondary College, and close to shops, parkland, South Eastern Private Hospital plus East Link and Monash Freeway access for the easy city commute. Make this home your next family destination.
Price: $530,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 2:30 - 3:00pm Saturday 2:30 - 3:00pm
Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189
SPRINGVALE STH 13/12-18 HAROLD RD
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LUCKY 13 – STAND ALONE VILLA UNIT This free standing villa unit is a surprise from front to back! This property is perfect for an investor, downsizer or even first home buyer. Boasting two spacious bedrooms, brand new plush carpet, freshly painted exterior, split system cooling and ducted heating. The home features a large lounge / dining area plus separate meals area in the kitchen. 900mm gas cooktop with electric oven and loads of cabinetry adorn the kitchen. Huge bathroom with tons of vanity space, bath and separate shower plus individual toilet. Newly roofed alfresco / pergola area at the rear which is entirely enclosed, secure and private. Single garage with remote control plus additional car parking space. Set back from the main road on manicured grounds with barbecue facilities, children’s playground, visitor parking and loads of space. Walking distance to local shopping centre, public transport at your door, close proximity to bypass and freeways. Scheduled for Auction but will be available to purchase prior for the right offer!!
Auction: Saturday 10th December at 11am Price: $380,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30pm Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am
Kerri Skews 0438 322 633
KEYSBOROUGH 13 GRAHAM-MICHELE PLACE
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GRAND DAME IN MIDDLE KEYSBOROUGH
Price: $980,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 4:15 - 4:45pm Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm
This one-of-a-kind designer home, magnificently maintained double storey was lavishly built and has the best of everything. Generously proportioned over 60sqm (approx.) of living, there is an abundance of space for the whole family with three living areas and five bedrooms, or a sizable study could be used as a downstairs bedroom. Features include 2.7m high ceilings with decorative cornices, white timber plantation shutters and beautiful porcelain tiles throughout. The open-plan design comprises a family room with gas log fire and large dining space opening to a covered alfresco area with cafe blinds, ideal for year-round entertaining. The designer kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring Tasmanian Oak cabinets, massive stone benchtops and quality commercial grade stainless-steel appliances including a five-burner gas cooker/stove, dishwasher, a large pantry plus ample of cupboards. In addition to the inviting formal lounge, another living area with balcony is located upstairs alongside four bedrooms, including the master suite with walk-in-robe. The well-appointed en- suite and main bathroom both include spa baths and twin vanities, while a powder room is situated downstairs for the guests. Set on 700sqm (approx.) with landscaped gardens including a pond and garden shed high fences and gates plus a large bank of solar panels to reduce the power bill !. This property features a circular driveway with remote doors and internal access for double and single garages - both with rear roller doors providing space for a boat, caravan or trailer. Refrigerated heating/cooling, ducted vacuum, an intercom system and upstairs laundry chute are among other inclusions. Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611
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Springvale South 8/76 Athol Road
Dandenong 50 Benga Avenue
For auction.
9793 3175
For auction.
9793 3175
Saturday 3 December at 11:30am • 2 large bedrooms, master with WIR • Kitchen with electric appliances • Double lockup garage
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106
Saturday 10 December at 2:30pm • Development opportunity 660m2 • Close to schools and shops • Cooling and heating
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066
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Dandenong 2/60 Cleeland Street
Dandenong North 19 Irving Road
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9793 3175
For auction.
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Saturday 10 December at 11:30am • 2 bedrooms, as new kitchen • Conveniently located and secure • Walking distance to everything
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066
Saturday 3 December at 1:30pm • Development potential • Great location • 590m2 block
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066
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Endeavour Hills 7 Coledale Court
Endeavour Hills 49 John Fawkner Drive
For auction.
9706 0556
For auction.
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Saturday 17 December at 12:30pm • 3 bedrooms all with BIR’s • Renovated kitchen overlooking separate dining zone • Spacious lounge, alfresco
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 Brendon Huang 0425 370 646
Saturday 17 December at 2:30pm • 5 bedrooms (main w/ ENS & BIR) • Kitchen overlooking dining zone • Oversized living zone, timber floors • Swim spa in spacious alfresco
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 Brendon Huang 0425 370 646
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Endeavour Hills 85 Kennington Park Drive
Endeavour Hills 8 Monica Close
For sale.
9706 0556
For auction.
9706 0556
Buyers Over $560,000 • 4 bedrooms (master with WIR) • Large open plan living and dining zone • Back garden with entertainment area • Gas ducted heating, air conditioning 4 2 2
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Umesh Kumar 0434 023 805 Shenay Miller 0418 149 641
Saturday 10 December at 12:30pm • 5 bedrooms (master w/ ENS & WIR) • Entertainers kitchen overlooking alfresco and living zone, 2 spacious living areas, alfresco & pool
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Shenay Miller 0418 149 641 Jay Giblett 0417 681 312
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"32 Standford Avenue KEYSBOROUGH". This Phenomenal built home is an architectural masterpiece in Keysborough. Holding the highest sale price to date of $1,428,888. "2 Melanie Close, KEYSBOROUGH" A home full of charm and character this solid brick corner-block home was sold for a extradinary price of $750,000 of its calibre. "7 Trinity Lane, KEYSBOROUGH" Filled with light, located for lifestyle, designed for family living, this is the pleasure and privilege of great design. This beautiful home was sold within 2 weeks of our campiagn for a great price of $1,260,000!
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WE DELIVER... KEYSBOROUGH 8 HOWLAND PLACE A LUCKY NEW HOME. Save yourself the headache of building with this near new 28sq (approx) Metricon built home in the exclusive Somerield Estate. Set on a great size allotment of 448m2 (approx) all the hard work has been done making this the perfect turn-key residence. Sit back relax, and enjoy this wonderful home and all it has to offer with a lexible loorplan suited for families, downsizers or professional couples. The children will be right at home with their own separate direct access to the alfresco area and grassy backyard making this the perfect space for entertaining. • • • • • • •
Quality open kitchen w/ SS appliances Light illed family living & dining area Generously sized bedrooms 2 superb al fresco dining options Double car garage 4yr old Metricon built 28sq/448m2 (approx)
The close proximity of this home to all local amenities will amaze you, prestigious Haileybury and Lighthouse Christian College just a short distance away, do all your shopping from Parkmore Shopping Centre or play a round of golf at Keysborough and Southern Golf Course.
A4 B2 E2 C2 AUCTION 10th December 2:30pm 10% Deposit. Balance 30-60 Days ESR Contact Agent VIEW Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pm Photo I.D Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
NARRE WARREN SOUTH 1 EDEN GROVE NARRE WARREN SOUTH’S PARADISE AT THE POINT! Masterful in design, this architectural phenomenal of Narre Warren South leaves no stone unturned in its mission to deliver paradise living on an unprecedented level. Relecting European Architecture with a strict adherence to classic proportions and modern luxury. • • • • • • •
Soaring high ceilings Five-star kitchen Gaggenau oven cooktop / microwave Heated swimming pool and spa Tropical resort garden Triple car garage 8 inches thick driveway
Completing the appeal of this extraordinary residence is its coveted location, which enjoys convenient access to well regarded Trinity Catholic Primary School, Waverley Christian College, bus transport, Westield Fountain Gate and newly extended Casey Central Shopping Centre. This magniicent home is sure to tick all the boxes. This European Chateau type living is the crème de la crème in the prestigious highend estate of Narre Warren South situated in private surrounds.
A4 B2 E4 C3 D1 PRIVATE SALE Contact Agent Contact Agent Photo I.D Required CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999 ESR VIEW
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445 Bull Plain Rd, Licola North 40 ha Comprising both Pasture and bush, this block is partly fenced. At 830 metres above sea level, it is on the snow line Inspections on Open Days Saturday 26.11.16 10am – 4 pm Saturday 10.12.16 10am – 4 pm
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52A Bair St, Leongatha
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onsite 11 Station Street, Korumburra 3BR Miners cottage within walking distance to main street. Rear lane access with single garage. Current fixed long term tenant paying $210 pw. Price guide $195,000 plus buyers Terms:10% deposit, balance 45 days PRIOR OFFERS ACCEPTED
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• Original 1900s dairy farmhouse • Character, charm, perfect for renovating • 3 BRs, 2 bathrooms, study, o/p dining/lounge • Private, secluded, picturesque, mature trees, large dam • Central to Korumburra/Leongatha, 125km to Melbourne
• Well planned near-new home, practical design • 30sq (living) / 45sq (under roof) on 1 acre • 4 BRs, 2 bathrooms, 2 living, study nook • Amazing kitchen plus butler’s pantry • Landscaped gardens, u/c entertaining, relaxing views • Front portico, dbl garage, 12x9 shed, 8x3 shed
Open for Inspection times: Sat 26th Nov @ 3.00-3.30pm & Sat 3rd Dec @ 11.00-11.30am
Price: $475,000 Web ID: 10694821 Address: 125 Wilson Rd, Arawata
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Springvale 51 Emerald Drive
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Springvale 19 Moncur Avenue
Best location in sought ater Springvale!
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Brilliant home in Springvale Central!
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Well maintain & central located to vibrant Springvale shopping precincts, this 3 bedroom home with hardwood floorboard living room, updated kitchen with stone benchtop & adjoin meals area, bathroom, separate laundry & toilet, oversized carport, large backyard, leisure room & a work shop. Features: ducted heating, split system A/C in all bedrooms, polished timber floors & quality fitting blinds.
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This beautiful two stories home with an excellent location to Springvale Centre, library, train & all facilities. It ofers formal lounge, open kitchen adjoining dining area & family room & upstairs retreat area, parents’ suite with WIRs, en-suite plus bath, the other bedrooms with family bathroom, ducted heating/cooling, fully undercovered decking, polished timber floor, water tank.
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Alice (Phuong) Le M 0422 199 270 P 03 8555 3828 alice.le@harcourts.com.au
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Alice (Phuong) Le M 0422 199 270 P 03 8555 3828 alice.le@harcourts.com.au
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Dandenong 40 Webster Street
Stylish Design Home In Central Location!
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Large townhouse in convenient location!
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This modern home situated in a great location & no body corporate fees, ideal for 1st home buyers or investors, with rental return $1434/pm. It ofers open plan living with modern kitchen, gas heating, 2 bedrooms with BIR’s, central bathroom, separated toilet & laundry, remote controlled single garage, powder room & good size balcony for the barbecue or to enjoy it in the hot summer night.
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With all quality fittings and fixtures: stone bench tops, Euro SS appliances, glass splashback, floorboards, bedrooms with BIR, study area, 2 toilets, open lounge adjoins dining area & kitchen. Other features including: Low maintenance garden, remote control lock-up garage, private yards, ducted heating and much more. Walking distance to Dandenong Plaza, train station, schools.
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118 Walker St Dandenong P: 9791 5922 F: 9792 2536
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Dandenong
2 grAndview Avenue
690m2 OF PRIME REAL ESTATE!
A large block with a very liveable home set just so close to the Plaza, market, shops, schools and places of worship. Plenty of development happening in the street so would suit a developer or an owner occupier who has an eye on the future. Three bedrooms, large lounge, separate kitchen/meals with huge backyard for the kids and dog or for that second dwelling a bit later on (STCA). SECURE YOUR FUTURE!
Auction: 3rd december, 2016 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPen: wed 3:45pm to 4:15pm & sat 10:30am to 11:00am
132 HerBert street
THE TIME FOR RENEWAL IS HERE!
This house has gone by its use by date and is in need of a major renovation or push it over and start again. Being ideal development site for multi unit/townhouses (STCA), this property is all about the land. Fantastic location close to CBD, Plaza, Dandenong Market, transport, schools and more. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SMART DEVELOPER!
Auction: 10th december, 2016 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPen: wed 4:30pm to 5:00pm & sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm
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NOBLE PARK NORTH
9 Jesson crescent
RENOVATED BEAUTY WITH POTENTIAL!
A rock solid home where you can move into straight away to a comfy life – and then consider the potential of developing the backyard (STCA). Beautifully renovated, the home offers three good size bedrooms, modern kitchen with meals area and ample cupboard space, gas cooking, heating and hot water service, aluminium windows, blockout blinds, outdoor entertainment area and secure parking for three cars behind the lockable gate. Centrally located within minutes of Dandenong Market, Plaza, Hospital, schools and public transport. COMPARE & CONQUER!
Auction: saturday, 10th december, 2016 @ 2:00pm (if not sold prior) oPen: thurs 5:00pm to 5:20pm & sat 11:30am to 12:00pm
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Located only a short distance to Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, many popular schools and city Freeway access, this family home is certainly one to put at the top of our shopping list. There are three double bedrooms, study (or 4th bedroom) and full ensuite to the master bedroom. The living areas are expansive and include a generous family room adjoining kitchen and a big lounge room featuring timber cathedral ceilings and a solid fuel heater which opens to a rear timber decking. The huge double garage has internal access. There is also a carport for an extra vehicle. In addition, the corner site also allows access for a van or boat. All this in an elevated, quiet location opposite parkland. INSPECT AND APPRECIATE!
Auction: thursday, 15th december, 2016 @ 6:00pm (if not sold prior) oPen: wed 5:30pm to 6:00pm & sat 1:30pm to 2:00pm
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6 mclennAn street
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This fabulous corner site is approximately 860m2 and has Plans and Permit (STCA) for the construction of three two storey homes measuring approximately 17.7 squares (165m2) PLUS double garages with separate driveways. Each comprise three bedrooms, two bathrooms, three toilets, walk in robes to master bedrooms and huge living areas including a separate family room. Only a minutes drive to Freeway access from this quiet residential Estate. A great opportunity!
This neat three bedroom timber home with a large double garage is currently let to an excellent tenant. Positioned on an enormous site of approximately 864m2 this property has an 18 metre frontage – ideal for multi unit development (STCA). Well located, only minutes drive to Freeway access and Dandenong CBD. A very rare find!
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MODERN & STYLISH!
Situated in the sought after Kingfisher Estate this two bedroom unit is tastefully appointed and immaculately presented. The main with walk-in-robes and access to the family bathroom while bedroom two has built-in-robes. The spacious ‘open plan’ lounge/dining area, adjoining stunning kitchen with stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances, laundry and separate toilet with vanity. Other features are floating floors, ducted evaporative cooling, reverse cycle split system air conditioner, downlights and neutral decor. A private and low maintenance garden with corner deck and large water tank, a large single garage with remote door and internal access. With so much to offer this lovely home makes an ideal purchase for a first home owner, those wanting to downsize or investor. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
For sAle: offers over $335,000 oPen: wed 5:00pm to 5:30pm & sat 2:45pm to 3:15pm
10 Burrows Avenue
BIG HOME - LOTS OF POTENTIAL!
Lots of possibilities spring to mind when you look at what this well constructed and partly renovated home has to offer. The home is centrally located close to the city centre, schools, hospital and CBD. The large 717m2 block lends itself to redevelopment and has the required access to suit a dual occupancy (STCA). It boasts three large bedrooms, modern kitchen/meals area and two separate living areas. The timber floors are highly polished and it has neutral paintwork. There is a double tandem brick garage and store area. The astute builder/developer must inspect this property! MAKE THIS ONE YOURS!
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FANTASTIC HOUSE, ENDLESS OPTIONS! If location is key to real estate, then look no further, this is it! Sitting on approx 585m2, this well presented home is situated in a superb location, close to all major amenities. This well maintained home offers generous accommodation and comfort of 3 well sized BDRs, cosy & comfortable living area complete with ceiling fans, split system heating and cooling. Outside you are greeted with an undercover area & low maintenance backyard.
So Much Promise… Endless Potential! Roll up your sleeves, get ready to work and you can turn this charming home into your future castle. Positioned on a block size of 587m2 (approx), there is the potential to renovate from head to toe, add your personal touch & make your dreams come true. The existing brick home boasts a light filled living room, a kitchen that overlooks the dining with a potential 2nd living, timber deck at the rear with plenty of room to play or extend (STCA).
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Golden Living!! Nestled in a fantastic and sought after pocket in Springvale South, this fine townhouse presents quality living with entertaining sophistication. Beautifully finished, this dwelling comprises of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three toilets and a private courtyard. Downstairs features one BDR, with another 3 upstairs; Other features include caesar stone bench tops, s/s appliances, ducted heating, a double garage & carpets throughout the living area.
Walk to Parkmore in a Family Friendly Court! Looking for the ultimate family friendly home in a quiet cul-de-sac? Look no further than this expansive, low maintenance, great sized home with so much under one roof. Three living zones, a huge garage with workshop, 5 BDRs, gorgeous gardens plus the most amazing navel orange tree in the rear! Large family living has never been easier and in this picture perfect locale, you would be crazy not to inspect!
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Saturday 10th December at 1pm $460,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. Wed 5 - 5:30pm & Sat 12:30 - 1pm Photo ID required Sophal Chea 0478 111 168 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 SPRINGVALE 9558 5111
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Saturday 10th December at 12pm $620,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30 Days Wed 5:30 - 6pm & Sat 11:30am - 12pm Photo ID required Ben Nguyen 0404 66 44 66 Chee-ky Dunlop 0422 910 881 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888
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ATTRACTIVE BV IN POPULAR AREA Close to Springvale Centre & Westall Road Bypass. This spacious 3 bedroom home with potential for a possible 4th bedroom. Full ensuite to master. Large lounge/dining adjacent to a cupboard packed kitchen with R/H & WO leading to a huge rumpus & family room. 3 heating & cooling units for year round comfort. Ideal for large family. Opposite reserve. Make your Christmas come early.
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Sat 3rd Dec at 11am 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $600,000+ Thursday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 637 088
This split level quality BV is surrounded by excellent homes and is close to schools, shops & transport. Lots of accommodation with 3 double bedrooms with BIR’s plus study (fourth bedroom). Fantastic living space with huge lounge & formal dining with RC air conditioner to a delightful garden which opens to a spacious family room and separate kitchen/meals area. Features high ceilings, hardwood loors downstairs and lots of built in furniture. Enormous carport under home with workshop, storage under and external toilet. Corner position offers parking for boat, trailer or truck.
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81 Aldridge Street Endeavour Hills
IMPRESSIVE HOME IN PRIME LOCATION
ALMOST HALF AN ACRE(1910m2) IN SUBURBIA
Set on a 670m2 block, this builder’s own home was built when quality was priority. Offers 3 huge brs with BIR’s & full ensuite to master. Impressive living area with sunken lounge, formal dining, quality timber kitchen including new gas stove & DW. Adjacent large family room also features fantastic views to the East. Genuine 4 car garage with enormous storage area under the home + extra shower, toilet & kitchenette downstairs. Other features include ducted R/C a/c, high ceilings & hardwood loors. Terriic family home with potential to work from home or convert to rooming house (STP).
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 10th Dec at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $600,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 12-12.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303
Fantastic potential for large unit development clearing site or build units behind existing house. Land suitable up to 8 units (STP). Alternatively enjoy a rural setting with existing 3 bed BV with double garage plus external rumpus. Close to schools, transport & freeway access. Rare opportunity here!
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Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 3rd Dec at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $530,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 12.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 10th Oct at 2pm 10% dep - bal 120 days $700,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 17th Dec at 1pm 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $300,000+ Saturday 12-12.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
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1/2 Alamein Street Noble Park
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AFFORDABLE UNIT FOR INVESTMENT
This quality home features cathedral ceilings to large lounge adjoining a large family/rumpus & kitchen with lots of cupboard space, S/S gas cook top, R/H & W/O. 3 double bedrooms with double robes, full ensuite to master & walk in robe. Extensive use of tiled loors plus ducted heating & evap cooling for year round comfort. Extras include a timber decked patio at rear, double garage with remote & additional access for a boat or caravan. For the family a walkway at the bowl of the court leads to public transport & Hallam Primary/Secondary Schools. Don’t miss this great opportunity.
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 17th Nov at 11am 10% dep - bal 30 days $430,000+ Thursday 5-5.30pm Saturday 3-3.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303
OR LIVE IN With street frontage and very close to Sandown station this 2 bedroom unit presents like new. Freshly painted throughout the property features new carpets, updated kitchen including new gas stove. Gas heating & HWS also included. Spacious living area, tiled bathroom, private garden & garage complete this excellent package. Don’t miss this!
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Representatives of community and sporting groups received $1000 and $10,000 donations from Brown Property Group at Saturday's Highgrove family day.
GIVING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
“At this time of year we run a back to school support fund. It’s a hidden issue, but there are lots of families in our area who struggle with the costs of education. “This money will assist with items like uniforms, text books, fees even right down to basics like backpacks, lunchboxes, shoes and even undies if they’re needed.” Casey Cardinia Foundation executive officer Therese Howell was similarly grateful for her organisation’s $10,000 donation. “It’s a great initiative by Brown Property Group to be thinking philanthropically about the region and giving back into the region that they are gaining from,” she said. Other clubs to receive a donation were Berwick Netball Club, Narre Warren Football Club, Skye United Soccer Club, Heinz South Dandenong Cricket Club, Narre South Cricket Club and Casey
Comets Football Club. Marketing manager Graham Nolan said the family day was a way for Brown Property Group to showcase the community to potential new residents while also rewarding those who had already decided to call it home. The day also was a great was to showcase the new display village. “Some of our builders have been open for a while, but today is the first day we’ve had all our builders open,” Mr Nolan explained. “We also have a number of residents now in Highgrove, the community is growing, so we wanted to put a day on for them with lots of fun family entertainment and free food. We want to get them to meet each other and enjoy a fun day out.” Among those at the open day were Kath and Greg Neilson, who are building their new home with Romeo Homes.
The couple said they wanted to show their support for Romeo Homes, one of the builders on show in the new display village. “We liked Romeo’s flexibility, their design,” Kath said. “We like heritage but the space and functionality of the modern. They have allowed us to combine both.” Mr Nolan said when finished, Highgrove would be home to over 950 households. He said buyers were being drawn to Highgrove by its extensive network of parks and open space and the quiet ambience of the community. For more information Highgrove.com.au New Display Village is located at Cnr Berwick Cranbourne Rd & Newbridge Blvd, Clyde North.
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COMMUNITY groups and sporting clubs gratefully collected cheques worth tens of thousands of dollars at the Highgrove family day on Saturday 19 November, thanks to a unique three-way partnership. Hundreds of people flocked to the Clyde North community drawn by the brilliant sunshine, free food, kids activities and the chance to meet players from the Carlton Football Club. The family day also marked the opening of the Highgrove display village, which has 27 stunning homes by 12 of Melbourne’s best builders. On hand to present the cheques was Brown Property Group director and former Carlton player Fraser Brown. The donations were a result of a fundraising collaboration between Highgrove, Orbit Homes and the Carlton Football Club. The trio built and sold a house within the Highgrove community, with some of the proceeds of the sale going to some local community groups. Renee Purton from the Berwick Springs Junior Football Club welcomed the $1000 donation to her club. “Any donation we get to the club is wonderful. Brown Property Group have made a very generous donation. It’s going to help with new sports equipment and with our facilities. We are a nonprofit organisation so we do rely on the generosity of the community. This is just fantastic.” Cranbourne Information and Support Service CEO Leanne Petrides said the group's $10,000 donation would help get local children get ready for school. “The Information and Support Service will use the money for our education assistance program,” Ms Petrides said.
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Home is supposed to be safe By Casey Neill “I have cowered under a raised fist. I have been beaten and made to suffer.” Performer Colleen Hewett shared her personal experience with family violence with soggy but staunch Walk Against Family Violence participants in Dandenong on Tuesday 22 November. She strode alongside them from Dandenong Market to Harmony Square through unrelenting rain. “Home is supposed to be a safe place,” she said. “No-one should feel threatened in their own home. But they do. “I’ve been there. “I stayed because I had no way out. “But today is not about complaining, it’s about taking action. “It took me a long time but I reached out and I’m no longer in that situation.” Ms Hewett is an ambassador for Rotary initiative Violence Free Families, which aims to prevent violence through research, advocacy and men’s behavioural change programs. She said the White Ribbon message was about not perpetrating violence, but also not being a silent bystander to violence. “White Ribbon promotes equality of the sexes,” she said. “If there is a perpetrator in this audience today, come on, get it together. “The whole morning is about awareness. “I think we should have some fun among the doom and gloom.” With that she called her band onto the stage and performed several songs, successfully encouraging the crowd to get to their feet and dance along. Walker Tracey told the Journal she was participating because a co-worker had shared her story about being in a violent relationship. “It’s all about the community coming together and it’s gaining every year,” she said. Wurundjeri woman Georgina Nicholson performed a welcome to country, and Greater Dandenong Council’s engineering services director Julie Reid hosted the event.
“Family violence does not discriminate,” she said. “It affects everyone.” The council held the first walk in 2013. “The event aims to unite the community and change attitudes towards family violence,” Ms Reid said. “I commend each of you here today for speaking up and taking a stand.” Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams was required in Parliament but pre-recorded a message of support. “Today we stand united. Today we send a clear message,” she said. “Today we are all part of the solution. Together we will break the cycle and stop family violence.” Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti said White Ribbon Day, on Friday 25 November, was a powerful show of national solidarity. “It is heartening to see so many people joining the chorus,” he said. “We are pushing for national cultural change.” He said the aim was to show that violence was never acceptable and that as an accredited White Ribbon Workplace, Greater Dandenong Council was leading the way. “We want our community to be violence-free,” he said. “We are all role models for the next generation and must lead by example.”
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It’s none of our business but… Cornerstone Contact Centre in Dandenong has welcomed a $2100 donation from students at Narre Warren South P-12 Secondary College. They raised the cash in memory of late coordinator Don Cameron. New CEO Stephen Barrington said the students’ generosity would assist many people in need. Councillor Matthew Kirwan must be considered for mayor next year, says Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch president Dawn Vernon. Her comments followed an article in the Journal last week about the Greens member’s bid against the odds for the role, given the council is ALP-dominated. “He speaks so well, he listens and is so interested in all people’s opinions,” Ms Vernon said. Tim Nash with his penny farthing bicycle at the Geelong event.
Penny perfect By Casey Neill
Could driverless cars solve road congestion in Dandenong? Or perhaps a tram line would do the trick? These were two suggestions guests put to Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams at a Rotary-run business breakfast at Beletti in Dandenong on Wednesday 16 November. Ms Williams said light rail was extremely expensive and bus routes would be looked to first to meet commuters’ needs. She said driverless cars were on the horizon and agreed they could help clear parking and traffic jam dramas. During a chat with the Journal at Benga House, Helen Hart laughed about Dr Ian Hart’s community connections.
Those doing their bit to keep Greater Dandenong green can put their hand up for an award. Nominations for the Greater Dandenong Sustainability Awards are open. Schools, students, businesses, individuals and households can all be recognised for contributing to the city’s environmental sustainability and share their bright ideas. Entries close at 4pm on Friday 10 February and winners will be announced at the Family Sustainability Festival on Sunday 26 February. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com.
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Keysborough’s Tim Nash rode his way to a trophy at the Victorian Penny Farthing Championships. He won the Gentlemen’s Championship at the Sunday 20 November event at Geelong West Velodrome, which involved completing four laps around the track in heats of four. The inaugural event marked 150 years since the first pedal-bicycle patent. “There were other races as well including a velocipede race - on largely original bikes built in the late 1860s - a ladies championship and a penny farthing team pursuit,” Mr Nash said. “The National Championships is a separate event run during February in Evandale, Tasmania.” The Journal met Mr Nash in August after photographer Gary Sissons spotted him commuting along Springvale Road in Springvale. “I was riding home from work,” Mr Nash said.
“It brings a smile to people’s faces in an otherwise normal day. “People stop me all the time for a chat and a photo.” Mr Nash has ridden bikes for as long as he can remember, and his wife had a penny farthing built for his 40th birthday. He said the 1880s-style bike was a little more difficult to master than today’s standard models. “You’re so much higher and you’ve got to be careful you don’t go forward over the handle bars,” he said. Getting up onto the seat is also a tricky task. “There’s a little peg on the back bone, just above the little back wheel,” he said. “You give yourself a little push, put your feet up onto the peg and climb up onto the seat. “It does become second nature.” And getting down ... “You can’t stop the bike easily, because it’s a fixed wheel,” he said.
Museums Victoria and Museums Australia (Victoria) are two very different things. Museums Australia (Victoria) was quick to point out that the Journal had confused the two in its online story about a grenade-scare at Dandenong RSL. Apparently “conflation of the two is a common occurrence” - we’re not surprised. Perhaps a name change would be wise to clear up the confusion?
He and wife Dorothy built the home in McCrae Street, now part of the council-owned Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens. Helen married their son and recalled hanging nappies on the clothesline in dreary conditions, with little hope they’d dry before they were again required. Dr Hart saw her. “He rang his Rotary friend and a drier arrived the next day,” she said. “It lasted 40 years.” Ian and Dorothy’s daughter, Anne, also shared an amusing memory from her family’s days in Dandenong. “My dad’s family had a house at Mt Eliza and we used to go across there for school holidays in the summer,” she said. “Peter rode his bike from here to Mt Eliza. “We drove slowly behind him in the car. “We left some time after him, and then we stopped on the way to let him get ahead again!” Both women were impressed with today’s Dandenong. “I was absolutely thrilled to see the people in the arcade - people looking happy and going about their business and from all walks of life and from all ethnic backgrounds,” Anne said. Helen said Dandenong had always welcomed different ethnic groups. “When I first came it was the Dutch and the English,” she said. “Now it’s everybody, it’s all over the world. “I think it’s a very interesting place.”
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Bombardier is next stop for the visitors More than 800 people took a look at what’s being made in Dandenong and raised cash for charity. Bombardier Transportation hosted an open day for staff and families, suppliers, customers and industry partners on Sunday 20 November. Jumping castles, mini Jeeps, train rides, face painting, a balloon artist and an animal petting zoo kept kids entertained. There were food stalls and trucks, Melbourne SKA band Shanty Town, tours of a new VLocity train and the space where it’s made, and 85 per cent of the suppliers used for the open day were from Melbourne’s south-east. A raffle raised $1150 for the TrackSafe Foundation which was established by the Australian rail industry to reduce near collisions, injuries and fatalities on the rail network resulting from suicide and reckless behaviour. Bombardier Transportation Australia managing director Andrew Dudgeon told staff it was “important for your sons, daughters, wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, all of your loved ones, to get to see where you come to work every day and what you do, to see how we build the
Ella Doerfuss in the driver's seat of a Bombardier-built train. trains and trams that make up a vital part services our state needs and deserves.” Bombardier Transportation has been of Victorian, and Australian, infrastrucin Dandenong for more than 60 years ture”. “This open day has been a way for and from that site designed, engineered, us to thank our customers and industry built and delivered more than 2000 train partners who have worked with us over and tram carriages. The company has more than 700 many years to deliver some of Victoria’s most reliable and iconic trains and trams employees across Victoria, and 1000 across Australia, which produce trains into passenger service,” he said. “With their support we look forward and trams from design and engineering to strengthening our ongoing partner- through to testing, delivery, maintenance ships and delivering the products and and signalling.
Waves of asbestos roll in Although the use of all forms of asbestos has been banned in Australia since 2003, the risk of exposure continues to raise its head. “Most Australians have been exposed to asbestos at some stage in their life,” said Seamus Herrick, a lawyer at Adviceline Injury Lawyers. “It is really important that people understand the risks associated with exposure. “The most devastating consequence of asbestos exposure is the development of mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer that almost always results in a terminal diagnosis,” Mr Herrick said. “Sadly, the average survival time after diagnosis is between 10 and 12 months.” However, not all exposure to asbestos results in an asbestos-related injury or illness. It depends on the frequency and intensity of exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. Importantly, it can take between 10 to 40 years or more before an injury or illness is diagnosed. People seeking legal advice following diagnosis of an asbestosrelated disease will most likely fall within one of three broad categories, called “waves”. Those who worked with the big asbestos manufacturers like James Hardie and others were among the first sufferers of asbestos diseases
and are called the “first wave”. Next, tradesmen and workers who used the products were the “second wave”. This includes partners that came into contact with asbestos domestically, such as when washing work clothes. In recent times, the focus has been on the “third wave” - home renovators who are uncovering asbestos used in homes built between the 1950s and 1970s. “DIY television has prompted many to do renovation work themselves in an effort to save time and costs associated with professionals,” Mr Herrick said. “However, spending the extra money to have asbestos sheeting removed professionally reduces the risk of exposure to this deadly dust.” But now a number of news stories have created concern about a “fourth wave” of potential sufferers those who are exposed to new products coming into Australia without knowing they contain asbestos. “At Adviceline, we have a dedicated team handling our asbestos matters to ensure our clients receive the highest standard of support and advice,” Mr Herrick said. Adviceline acts in asbestos disease cases on a no-win, no-fee basis. It is important that anyone who has been exposed to asbestos gets early advice.
What’s on Community help giveaway Compassionate, giving and caring organisation Nga Taonga I Tukuiho is giving away new and pre-loved items to concession, pensioner or Health Care Card holders. There’ll be clothing, linen, shoes, toys, kitchenware, video games, blankets, books and more. ■ The Dock, 176 Stud Road, Dandenong. Saturday 10 December, 11am to 4pm. Call Olive Sarich on 0434 491 572 for more information.
International Disability Day Gateway Industries will hold a light lunch to celebrate the day. ■ Gateway Industries, 55-57 Progress Street, Dandenong. Friday 2 December, 1pm to 3pm. Call Faye on 9793 9988 for more information.
Problem drinkers Al-Anon Family Groups holds weekly meetings for relatives and friends of problem drinkers in Greater Dandenong. ■ Seminar room two at Dandenong Hospital, David Street, Dandenong, at 8pm on Wednesdays. Springvale Church of Christ, Windsor and Buckingham avenues, Springvale, at 10.30am on Fridays. St Gerard’s Community Centre, 71 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North, at 2pm on Saturdays. Call 1300 252 666 for more information.
Meet Me in St Louis The technicolour MGM classic features The Trolley Song and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and stars Judy Garland. ■ Walker Street Gallery, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Monday 5 December, noon to 2pm. $5 for the movie alone or $12 with lunch. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.greaterdandenong.com to book.
Fitter. Faster. Better. Each adult is paired with a personal trainer at this boot camp - but the trainer is aged between nine and 12 years. The session is facilitated by St Martin’s Youth Arts Centre. ■ Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 6 December, 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Make Christmas decorations Workshop participants will learn how to create simple and beautiful decorations from everyday materials they can find in their home. All materials are provided in this two-hour workshop. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 6 December, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. $20 for adults, $17 concession. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.greaterdandenong.com to book.
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Gateway employee Paula Whiting makes bathmats in the woodwork room. 125224 Celebrate and enjoy the spirit of Christmas with the Tongan Wesleyan Methodist Church. The community is encouraged to come together at this free event and share in the joy of Christmas under the big screen with a rug, candle and picnic. ■ Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Sunday 11 December, 6pm to 8pm. Call Sela Aaifou on 0405 943 493 or email selaaaifou@hotmail.com for more information.
Silly season Families can meet Santa and enjoy a jumping castle, face painting and a colouring-in station. There’ll be prizes for the best festive attire. ■ Somerfield Pirate Adventure Playground, corner Somerfield Drive North and Newbury Street, Keysborough. Sunday 11 December, 2pm to 4pm.
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Dandenong South, a landfill facility in Hallam, and green waste recycler the Natural Recovery System in Dandenong. The tour finishes with lunch and tour at Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve. ■ Departs Springvale Town Hall, 397-405 Springvale Road, Springvale. Wednesday 30 November, 9.30am to 3pm. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1702.
9 by 5 Exhibition Various artists express their creativity on nine by five inch panels. The exhibition, opening at 6.30pm on Thursday 1 December, will also celebrate Walker Street Gallery’s 30-year anniversary with cake and a performance by the Stiletto Sisters. ■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Thursday 1 December to Wednesday 21 December, Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturdays, 11am to 3pm. Call 9706 8441.
The Access All Areas Film Festival is an accessible showcase of new Australian films for people with disability. It will run twice daily on the urban screen in Harmony Square. ■ Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Monday 28 November to Friday 2 December. There’ll be an open captioned program at 11.30am and an audio describer programme at 2.30pm.
Craft a Christmas card
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We Care Community Services will be giving away good quality clothing, food and toys to the needy.
This free tour will include stops at recycler Polytrade Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in
This series of three Christmas card making workshops promises to be fun, relaxed and inspirational. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 29 November, 1.30pm to 3pm. A $4 donation is suggested. Bookings are recommended. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.
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The day will include a Christmas carnival, with participants given vouchers for free food and rides, and a free Christmas carols event held with Faith Christian Church. ■ We Care Community Services, 307 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North, Sunday 18 December, 2pm to 4pm. Call 8791 5255 or visit www.wecare.services for more information.
Twilight market The Avocare Community Connect Twilight Market will include face painting, jumping castles, pony rides, stalls with assorted wares and food. ■ Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 8 December, 4pm to 9pm. Entry is free. Call 9793 9766 or check Facebook for more information.
Future Learners This exhibition captures the emotions of kindergarten and primary school children as they transition into higher learning. It features works from Dandenong West Primary School, Fifth Avenue Kindergarten, Good Start Early Learning Centre and Dandenong West Kindergarten. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Friday 2 December, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511 for more information.
Community Christmas A barbecue, jumping castle, face painting, cookie decorating, story time, craft and more will feature at this free community Christmas celebration. A free carol service will follow at 6pm. ■ Dandenong Baptist Church, 25-27 James Street, Dandenong. Sunday 11 December, 4pm. Call 9792 3204 for more information.
Back to nature Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve is open every Friday and on the third Sunday of the month during spring and summer. The council offers bookings for school and community groups to learn more about the indigenous flora and fauna in the reserve and rangers are available for guided tours. Live steamers minitrains are available for rides on Sunday open days. Closed-toe shoes are required for train rides. ■ Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Mackay Street, Springvale South. Fridays, 9am to 3pm. Bookings are essential for groups. Call 8571 1702. 29 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 28 November, 2016
SPORT Heat is on for Skipper on a run By Nicholas Creely With Dandenong starting the season like a house on fire, one man in particular continues to steer clear from the limelight but accumulate runs at a rapid rate. Panthers skipper Tom Donnell, 30, continues to be one of Premier Cricket’s most consistent and exciting batsmen and is now getting closer and closer to edging his way into the all-time run-scorers in the competition’s illustrious history. A lot of wonderful cricketers have graced the field in Victoria’s strongest club competition, but few have flown under the radar quite like Donnell. In terms of Dandenong, the skipper currently sits as the leading run-scorer in the club’s history, surpassing Tim Hooper’s record of 5580 in November 2015. But in the overall spectrum, Donnell is now one of only 100 CV Premier players of all time to surpass the 6000 runs mark. And he makes runs even at higher levels, having represented Victoria’s Second XI and performing consistently, and he also played the touring West Indian team last summer, making 34 at the top of the order. Some legends of club cricket, such as Warren Ayres, Darren Dempsey, David Robinson and Matt Chasemore have all played cricket with the Panthers, but Donnell’s loyalty to the club will see him go down as the greatest player to ever don the whites at Shepley. His statistics are mind-blowing - 6559 runs at an average of 35.45, a highest score of 139*, 10 centuries at First XI level - and all batting in the hardest position of them all, opening. With only a decade into his premier cricket career, the possibilities for further records to be broken are endless, but Donnell remains team orientated and focused on leading the Panthers to the
Panthers skipper Tom Donnell is leading his team into a new era. 148087 ultimate prize this season. “We are going well, but it’s only early on in the season, and it’s a long season, so we know we need to play our best each week to keep winning,” he said.
“The ladder is so tight and it’s so important we keep on winning and not drop off at all. “We will just keep trying to play good positive cricket.” But despite the mountains of runs made over
Basketball on stream as social media reaches out By Nicholas Creely It is truly becoming the generation of social media - and if the WNBL’s highly successful Facebook live steaming is anything to go by, there could be a new and exciting way to watch sports that previously have struggled to make it to television. In Sunday 20 November’s Melbourne derby between the Jayco Dandenong Rangers and Melbourne Boomers, a staggering 394,000 Facebook users were reached, making it the most watched video ever produced by the WNBL. Although the Rangers eventually got the chocolates 78-69, there was a significant amount of interest for both sides, not only at the game, but on social media. It has always been a highly intriguing rivalry between the two Melbourne-based franchises, but the problem of finding a way to reach the game to a wider audience has been a lingering issue for the league. It is anticipates that the number will continue to rise as replays of the games are made available on the WNBL’s Facebook page. The WNBL will also live stream other games this season in a bid to appeal to broadcasters. In conjunction with these promising statistics, the stream received more than 600 engagements, which includes comments and shares, with a total of 9300 total views and over 8200 unique views. Head of WNBL Sally Phillips was ecstatic at the numbers, indicating is a step forward for the competition in an overall sense. “These numbers are extremely positive for the WNBL moving forward as we aim to engage new corporate partners for the league,” Phillips said. “I want to thank Sportscast Australia for their help in setting up what was an excellent stream, Michele Timms and Steven King for their expert commentary and for all the WNBL fans that tuned in. “We will continue to work quickly and diligently in our goal to bring consistently produced live streams for the rest of the season, while not losing sight of the ultimate goal to return the WNBL to TV.” The Rangers currently sit second on the WNBL tables after an impressive first third of the season. 34 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 28 November, 2016
a long period of time, Donnell isn’t overly happy about his personal start to the season. “It’s been average really - I had one decent knock which was nice, but I need to get a little more consistent and help the team out a bit more,” he said. And what a knock it was. It was perhaps even a masterpiece from Donnell. The skipper destroyed Melbourne University in Round 3 of this season, blasting 114 off just 60 balls. Along the grape-vine of Premier Cricket’s avid followers, it has been remarked as a knock that defied belief and was almost too good to be true. In the days following the whirlwind knock, Donnell remarked that it was a “blur” and that he was just “happy the team got over the line”. But over the journey, Donnell has feasted on the bowlers. In fact, he hasn’t missed out on making a century in six years - highlighting his immense consistency at a high level. And despite shouldering a heavy load, as the Panthers have gone through a tough transitional phase and not making finals for three years, it seems the skipper is now reaping the benefits of his loyalty to the club. Throughout this testing period, Donnell has shone, leading the club’s run tally in three of the last six seasons. But now the Panthers are ready to repay the faith, and are setting themselves up for a tilt at the flag, and in the process, even more runs are coming for the modest left-hander. The club will also be running a past players and family fun day on Sunday 4 December. Those interested can contact Liz Williamson on 0409 184 277 or lizwilliamson@hotmail.com.
Star on the rise to Casey By Nicholas Creely
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Noble Park star and Eastern Football League 2016’s Young Gun Ben Giobbi has packed his bags for a stint in the VFL with the Casey Scorpions. The 20-year-old, who enjoyed a stellar 2016 with the Bulls, has risen up the football ranks and will now look at further advancing his football career at the AFL aligned club. His 2016 season resulted in the young half-back claiming the prestigious young gun of the year award in Division 2. He has also represented the Eastern Football League at Interleague level, performing brilliantly, claiming the best-onground in one of the games. The Scorpions, who lost the grand final to Footscray at Etihad Stadium two months ago, are looking to add more exciting young talent to the foray. The elite training and playing facilities at Casey Fields are beginning to attract young players who are viewing the VFL club as a potential stepping stone to making it in the AFL. Giobbi adds crucial drive and an elite ability on the inside of the contest. In other news, Hampton Park Football Club has announced its new senior coach for 2017, with Dean Warren set to take the helm for the Redbacks. The experienced coach brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, after having previous stints with VFL clubs Box Hill, Coburg and Frankston. The new senior coach has a level three accreditation and looms as a strong signing by the club. Warren has also brought with him an assistant coach in Nick Johnstone as the Redbacks look to revamp their coaching structure following a disastrous 2016 onfield campaign.
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The battle begins for new saint By Nicholas Creely DANDENONG Stingray’s key-forward Josh Battle has been selected by the St Kilda Football Club with its second selection in Friday night’s AFL draft in Sydney. Battle, 18, is regarded as one of, if not the best, key forward in this year’s rich draft pool. The youngster, who models his game on Hawk’s superstar Jack Gunston, kicked the most goals of any division one player at the under-18 championships earlier this season, kicking 11 majors in just four games for Vic Country. Playing his junior football with Doveton, Battle also was prolific in front of goal at TAC Cup level, kicking 24.13 across eight games. His impressive season also saw him blitz the national combine, demonstrating elite endurance in the 3km time-trial and also in the Beep Test. Initially, Battle was told by AFL recruiters that he wasn’t fit enough or versatile enough to play at the elite level, but went away for the 2016 pre-season with a renewed mindset to work on the areas that hindered him. In what was probably quite a surprise, Battle slipped all the way to pick 39, despite being touted to go in the late teens. The Saints are well renowned for being a successful breeding ground for Dandenong Stingrays youngsters, after last year drafting in Brandon White and Bailey Rice. Also, due to Mitch McCarthy being overlooked in the draft, he is a strong chance to end up at the Saints as a category B rookie. Saints recruiting manager Tony Elshaug told the club’s website that Battle would take time to cement his place in the saint’s line-up, but believes he was too good to pass up. “You don’t want to put a ceiling on them but clearly he’s 18 and Paddy McCartin is 20, Tim Membrey’s 22 and Josh Bruce is 24, so we think we’ve got a good mix there,” Elsahug said. “Over a period of time, they’re not all going to play every week for obvious reasons - it’s a pretty
Dandenong Stingrays forward Josh Battle slipped all the way through to the Saints at Pick 39 in the AFL Draft. combative game, somebody’s going to going to get hurt from time to time - but we believe he’s a good addition to the club. “He is a medium forward who comes up at the ball and he’s a good goalkicker and kicked nearly
40-odd goals in the TAC Cup and should complement the forward’s we have at the club. He’s also an elite runner and a good young man.” It is going to be no rest for the wicked for Battle, who will start training and meeting his new
Picture: AFL MEDIA teammates on Monday down at Linen House Centre in Seaford. Battle’s Dandenong Stingrays team-mate Myles Poholke is off to the city of churches after being snapped up by Adelaide.
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Runs are very hard to come by By Nicholas Creely DDCA ROUND 5 - DAY ONE REVIEW WITH a top-four spot on the line, it was inevitable that runs would be hard to come by - and Hallam-Kalora Park’s (8/176) first day grind may prove crucial. In what was an overcast afternoon, with just a hint of wind, it was the kind of day tailor made for a swing bowler. After the Cobras won the toss at home and elected to bowl, they got off to the perfect start, snaring the crucial scalp of dangerous Hawks opener Leigh Booth (8). But vital and long stretched partnerships between Ben Hillard (46), Jagveer Hayer (24) and Corey Booth (49no) helped lift the score to a decent platform of 4/128. The Cobras then ran through the Hawks, bowling with immense pressure and accuracy, to bog down a strong Hawks batting line-up. Their bowling is starting to become a force to be reckoned with, and the impressive display against a competition favorite is sure to lift the confidence of the group. Booth was particularly impressive, and despite some shaky moments throughout his knock, guided the Hawks through the tail to reach a respectable and easily defendable total. Cobras champion Michael Davies (3/44 off 23 overs) was simply outstanding, causing headaches all day for the Hawks batsman. What was even more impressive was his ability to apply pressure with constant dot balls. He was ably backed up fellow seamer Chadwick Van Estrop (1/31), who is starting to get going after a slow start to the season, Kaushalya Weeraratne (2/47), who is a constant threat, and Shehan Bandaranayake (2/22), who removed the dangerous late-order duo of Steve Gilmour (1) and Ryan Hillard (10). In what was a tense battle, the Cobras complied an impressive 25 maiden overs, highlighting just how disciplined and difficult scoring was.
But next week provides another challenge for both teams. The Hawks are an ominous bowling group, led by skipper Steve Gilmour and young star Jordan Hammond, while the Cobras have plenty of firepower with the bat. If runs are this hard to come by next week, the game will come down to the wire, in what is perhaps an entre to an even bigger spectacle in this year’s final series.
Other results Berwick 3/55 (J.Chathuranga 3/8) v Dingley 163 (M.Hague 70, T.Sawers 29, J.Wilcock 6/25, J.Goodes 2/36). Mordialloc 218 (I.Daniel 50, D.Mapa Ralalage 41, H.Krishan 34, S.Squires 26, S.Clark 5/44, Q.Awan 3/43) v North Dandenong 3/5 (C.Athukorala 3/5). Springvale South 146 (C.Slocombe 41, T.Ford
29, P.Atkinson 4/47, A.Harry 4/58) v Dandenong West 8/65 (C.Slocome 4/4, R.Priyan 4/10). Buckley Ridges 9/338 (J.Hobbs 95, S.Pradeep 46, T.Aust 45, L.Fletchher 39, D.Bircumshaw 36, D.Watson 30, M.Aslett 4/35 (inc hat-trick), J.King 3/103) v Parkfield. Cranbourne 3/82(L.Ligt 55*, M.Shirt 2/17) v Narre Warren 74(J.Liyanabadalge 54, S.Spoljaric 5/19, C.Kelly 2/12, P.Boyal 2/20) and 1/21.
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THE Jayco Dandenong Rangers now have the competition chasing their tail, rising to the top of the ladder, after knocking off the still winless Adelaide Lightning at Dandenong Stadium on Saturday night. It was destined to be a tricky challenge for the Rangers, as history suggests that in sport, the lower ranked sides can be the most difficult to knock off at the best of times. After a slow start in front of a packed crowd of green, the Rangers eventually got the game going, after having a slight deficit at quarter-time. The Lightning came out like a team desperate to get their first points of the year, and were in a good position, leading the game 14-16 at one point, before the Rangers began to bring their stylish play to the court, and wrestled back control by half-time. Despite the Rangers eventual victory, it was a spirited display from the Lightning, who are itching closer to their first victory.
Lauren Scherf was immense for the Rangers. 162370 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Lauren Scherf was immense, scoring a game high 21-points, 12 rebounds and an assist, and was duly awarded the game’s MVP. Sara Blicavs continued her consistent 2016/17 campaign, and was particularly instrumental on the boards with a whopping 16 rebounds. In what was another important result in the
overall outlook of the WNBL ladder, it was also co-captain Aimee Clydesdale and rising star Rosie Fadljevic’s 100th game. Fadljevic was just happy to get the win, but conceded she didn’t know of the milestone until minutes before the game. “I was honestly really shocked, and I think Aimee was as well, and when they started the announcements we didn’t think it was us,” she said. “But it was good to get the win, but it was just really ugly - but I think that puts us to the top.” The Rangers face off with the Sydney Uni Flames on Saturday 3 December at Dandenong Stadium, tip-off 6.30pm. POINTS Dandenong Rangers 77 (L.Scherf 21, S.Blicavs 17, S.Cumming 16, A.Clydesdale 9, J.Kennedy 8) Adelaide Lightning 64 (L.Hodges 18, C.Planeta 17, S.Logic, T.Roberts 7) REBOUNDS Dandenong Rangers (S.Blicavs 16, L.Scherf 12, A.Clydesdale 4) Adelaide Lightning (T.Roberts 5, C.Planeta 5)
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