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Wallara’s Treasure Trunk is closing with a bang. The Dandenong-based service provider for adults with different abilities is handing over the Menzies Avenue opportunity shop to communitybased social enterprise Avocare in the new year. Wallara will now focus solely on its pop-up shop in Dandenong Plaza, which provides opportunities for clients to learn numeracy, customer service and retail skills. Treasure Trunk will close on Tuesday 20 December and everything must go. The shop is at 46 Menzies Avenue, Dandenong North, and is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to noon on Saturdays.
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it, so that Treasury doesn’t control good government policy.” Mr Sturgess applauded the move away from awarding contracts based purely on invoice price. “We’ve got long-term suppliers booted out for imported product based upon price,” he said. He pointed to Corex in Dandenong South, which lost a contract to produce corflute boxes for Australia Post to an overseas manufacturer who could produce them at a cheaper rate. “If you want those boxes to last three years, maybe you shouldn’t buy the cheapest. What a pain it is to replace them,” he said. He said manufacturers in the region had high standards around safety, discrimination and employee benefits. “If you import it from somewhere in Asia that doesn’t have the same standards... then this is not
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a level playing field,” he said. Mr Sturgess also applauded the move to include Australian Standards in assessments. “The best example of this is the oil and gas rigs in the north-west shelf,” he said. “When they let that out in terms of procurement, they said that the steel had to be compliant with a European standard. “Australian manufacturers who complied with Australian standards were shut out. He said that every job in manufacturing created another five in other industries. “The flow-on benefit is huge,” he said. Mr Sturgess said there was bipartisan support for the move, with ALP Senator Kim Carr speaking out in favour. “It’ll be interesting to see what the State Government does,” he said. 12325111-40-16
New rules for how the Federal Government spends $57 billion could be a gold mine for Greater Dandenong manufacturers, Jamie Sturgess says. The Committee for Dandenong member, from Dandenong’s Macpherson Kelley Lawyers, welcomed changes to procurement policy announced on Wednesday 30 November. “The major manufacturing state in Australia is Victoria. Well over 50 per cent of manufacturing in this state is done in this region,” he said. “The biggest state that should benefit out of the $60 billion should be Victoria and the biggest region that should benefit out of this should be the region we’re standing in.” Federal Finance Minister Mathias Cormann
made the announcement and said the changes would come into effect from 1 March next year. He said the economic benefit to the Australian economy would be considered for any purchases over $4 million, as would Australian Standards compliance and a prospective supplier’s employment practices, occupational health and safety, and environmental impact. “The danger in it is that in 2004 John Howard came out with something similar,” Mr Sturgess said. “It has never been enforced with any vigour at all. “We’re really keen to make sure that the policy is well-written and tight. “Even more importantly, after they get that right they’ve got to give it some teeth so that all of the government procurement officers actually do
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By Casey Neill More than 120 people braved torrential rain in Dandenong to oppose changes to racial discrimination laws. Local Labor MPs Mark Dreyfus, Clare O’Neil and Julian Hill hosted a forum about Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act at The Castle in Dandenong on Thursday 8 December. Section 18C makes it unlawful for a person to insult, humiliate, intimidate or offend someone because of their race or ethnic background. The forum was in response to a federal inquiry into removing the words ‘offend’ and ‘insult’ from the law in the interests of free speech. “They still cannot articulate what racist things people should be able to say that they can’t say now,” Mr Hill said. The Bruce MP also said that many other laws restricted free speech, like defamation, terrorism
and commercial in confidence legislation. “Why is it just racism that they want to pick on?” he said. He said there was no dissenting view put at the forum “and it was a public meeting - everyone was welcome to come”. Mr Hill said attendees shared “some really powerful personal experiences with racism past and present”. He said the most heartbreaking came from parents speaking about their kids’ experience with racism at school and trying to get employment. He said the law generated just under 100 complaints a year nationally in the 20 years it had been in place. Mr Hill said 90 or more cases were successfully mediated each year, and that less than 100 cases had ended up in court during the two decades. “There was a lot of anger actually that this debate is being had only two years on from when
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Australia last had the debate,” he said. “It was roundly howled down by the Australian community over two years ago. “A debate like this is chewing up inordinate amounts of government time. Mr Hill said leadership signals heavily influences what was acceptable in a community. “The very fact that leaders in our country are having this intellectual debate that is driven by middle-aged white men in Canberra ... is giving permission for people to express racism in communities,” he said. On Wednesday 7 December, the State Government welcomed a joint submission calling for racial discrimination laws to be protected from more than 60 community groups, including the Dandenong-based Union of Greater Upper Nile States and Ethnic Communities Council of the South East (ECCOSE).
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Their anti-bullying future in safe student hands By Casey Neill Springvale students created their own anti-bullying campaign, complete with a music video. Athol Road Primary hosted a launch for the Students Create the Future (SCF) project on Monday 28 November. Assistant principal Carmel Nigro said the school had been working with Resilient Youth Australia, clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller and The Resilience Project to build resilience in students and promote positive mental health. She said that according to Mr Fuller, strengthening student voice and increasing empowerment was one arm of building resilience.
So a small group of Year 5 and 6 students planned and implemented their own SCF project, with the aim of making a difference to their school, community or world. “Because SCF is a 100 per cent student-driven initiative - without any influence or steering by teachers - it completely opened the creativity of students and allowed them to explore diverse ideas which fostered an ‘anything is possible’ approach,” Ms Nigro said. She said it took a while for students to shape their ideas into a manageable project. “After much rich discussion and exploration of wonderful possibilities, the students decided to tackle bullying by writing and recording a song
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No shopping for seniors By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong’s elderly are missing out on shopping trips because council buses are at capacity, councillor Maria Sampey fears. She raised the Community Transport Program issue at the Monday 28 November council meeting. “I’m being told the buses are full,” she said. “Have people been turned away from this service because of the bus being full? “With Dandenong being an ageing city, more and more people will require this service through death of a partner or not being able to drive anymore.” Cr Sampey asked whether there was a waiting list for the service and what plans the council had for its future. “The fact that the bus is full should not disadvantage elderly passengers,” she said. Greater Dandenong Council’s community services director, Mark Doubleday, took Cr Sampey’s questions on notice. He told the Journal that the council had a number of buses that ran to different locations across the municipality. “This includes the Noble Park Aquatic Centre, Dandenong and Springvale libraries and a number of shopping centres and community groups,” he said. “The number of passengers varies, with some trips fully booked out and others with vacancies.” Mr Doubleday said that additional services would run during the Christmas/New Year period. He said a review of the service was underway and a report was due to go to council in March next year. In November 2012, Cr Sampey asked for a review of the Community Transport Program. It resulted in a report to council in June 2013. Councillors resolved to add a shopping trip with an assistance officer or ‘jockey’ to the program for those who needed help getting on and off the bus. They also agreed to buy an additional 11-seater bus with a lift and cage to provide an extra shopping service at least once a week than could include shopping jeeps. Councillor Maria Sampey in November 2012 asked for a review of the system, which has resulted in the changes approved this week. “This will improve the lives of the elderly,” she said. “They will have a choice with regard to being able to take a jeep on the bus. “They won’t be straining themselves with their load of shopping. “It will stop the elderly being isolated and staying at home alone.”
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Everyone has faith in Christmas Christmas is a time of wonder, joy and celebration for those of the Christian faith. Being at the end of another year, it is also a time of reflection on all that has happened in the past year. But here in our richly diverse, multi-faith community, what does the Christmas period mean to those of different faiths? Baha’is believe that the Christmas period upholds the tradition and outward expression of the Divine Station of Jesus Christ. It is an opportunity for society to contemplate and put into practice His message of love. The importance of Christmas to the Christian faith is not to be found in a single day (Christmas Day) but rather in the four weeks of advent leading up to that day. The term advent is derived from the Latin
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word adventus which means coming, and in advent we reflect on and look forward to both the coming mystery of Christmas (the incarnation of God in the world through the birth of Jesus Christ) and the second coming of Jesus Christ. As recently as two decades ago, the Hindu population in Australia felt compelled to celebrate Christmas as a way to assimilate into Australian culture.
Many Hindu families join in Christmas festivities in the mood of offering respect to Lord Jesus, a pure and empowered preacher of God consciousness. They also have parties and gift giving so that children do not feel left out of the most celebrated national holiday in Australia. Even in India, which has the largest population of Hindus in the world, Christmas is a national holiday and is celebrated as a festival by many Hindu families. The Christmas period is a time of reflection for Muslims as they ponder over the birth and life of our beloved prophet Jesus (peace and blessings upon him). It is a time of reaching out to Christian friends and neighbours, and covering extra shifts at work. This time can also present challenges for many
Looking Back 100 years ago 14 December 1916 Our boys at the front Sir - it is doubtless well known to yourself, though perhaps not to your readers generally, that when the Dandenong Patriotic League abandoned the regular type-written letter to all the lads from Dandenong who are serving at the front, a number of ladies of Dandenong took upon themselves to carry on this service, landing themselves together under the name of the Ladies Letter League. It may be of interest to you to know that this letter is much appreciated by the Dandenong boys, and every mail brings about six to eight replies, thanking the ladies and hoping that the letter will be continued.
Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society voir may begin in 1973 and be completed by 1976, following a report on the 60,000 million gallon capacity storage area supplied to members of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. The report states that the reservoir would serve a dual capacity by conserving winter flows from unregulated streams for use during the following summer, and provide a substantial carry over from wet years for use in dry or drought periods. It is also pointed out that the Cardinia Creek location is well-suited to supplement the limited capacity of the Silvan Reservoir and to supply the rapidly growing demands of the growing south and south-eastern suburbs.
20 years ago 50 years ago 6 December 1966 Reservoir a reality soon Work on the proposed Cardinia Creek reser-
families as young children nag their parents about not having Christmas gifts like their friends. Jewish people do not celebrate Christmas as Jews do not believe that Jesus was the son of God or a prophet and so do not celebrate his birth. Jews do not give presents or have a Christmas tree. The Jewish festival of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated around the same time as Christmas and lasts for eight days. This year, the first day of Chanukah is Christmas Day but this is not usually the case. At this Christmas period, from whatever faith, spiritual tradition or shared values we come from, may there be a renewed sense of hope, joy, peace and love for all in our community and beyond.
8 December 1996 Property values plunge Property values in Greater Dandenong plummeted by $1 billion between 1990 to 1994,
forcing the council to increase rates this year. But Greater Dandenong commissioner Mr John Nixon said that while the rate in the dollar had gone up, some people would pay less this year. Residential properties will suffer most from the changes, with 73 per cent of house owners receiving an average increase of $80 in their 1996-’97 bill. More than two thirds (69 per cent) of flat and unit owners will face an average increase of $51. Most commercial properties (66 per cent) will receive an average reduction of $491, while 29 per cent will face an increase of around $404. Most industrial properties (76 per cent) will be slugged an extra $796 on average, while 23 per cent will get a decrease around $780.
5 years ago 12 December 2011 Wedge stake gets serve
Planning Minister Matthew Guy is resisting calls to scrap Greater Dandenong Council’s request to rezone Bangholme green wedge land for development. Greens MP Greg Barber told State Parliament last week the council had failed to adequately consult with affected landholders. The land is bounded by Eumemmerring Creek, Frankston-Dandenong Road, Eastlink, and Harwood Road and has been eyed for industrial use, possibly as an inland port linked by rail to the Port of Hastings. Consultation was a key criteria outlined by Mr Guy when he invited councils to make submissions to a government review of the urban growth boundary. “What we now have is a proposal to excise more than three square kilometres of the City of Greater Dandenong’s urban growth boundary,” Mr Barber said.
What you need to know during the level crossing removal works. Works are underway to remove all nine level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong using a modern, elevated railway and to rebuild five new stations. It’s an important project that’ll deliver significant safety improvements for drivers, pedestrians and train users. This weekend, there will be some disruptions to train services with buses replacing trains between Caulfield and Westall stations. Temporary station closures and changes to parking conditions will also continue. Buses replacing trains on the Cranbourne/ Pakenham line • Between Caulfield and Westall stations from 12.45am Saturday 17 December to the first service on Monday 19 December 2016.
Road closures • Centre Road level crossing will be closed between Haughton Road and Carinish Road from 9pm Friday 16 December to 5am Monday 19 December*. *. During this time, traffic will be detoured via Princes es Highway, Clayton Road and Westall Road.
Most local traders will be open for business during this time, so please support businesses in the area.. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Drop into our information hub on Neerim Road, Murrumbeena, visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 762 667 for more details. *Please note these dates are subject to change.
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Police probe cause of tyre fire By Casey Neill Police are investigating a $200,000-plus tyre fire that threatened Iveco’s Dandenong South factory on Saturday 3 December. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Chris Zurek said an arson chemist had examined the Princes Highway site. He said police were treating the fire as suspicious but had not yet identified the cause. Colleague Senior Constable Riley Wesley said the tyres had been delivered two days before the fire and were valued at between $200,000 and $300,000. Security staff reported the fire to emergency services about 4.45pm and 12 CFA appliances attended, with Hallam Fire Brigade the first on scene. The CFA asked the community to stay indoors and avoid the area if possible as thick black smoke billowed into the air. Firefighters brought the fire under control about 7.10pm. Iveco’s Ron Grasso arrived at the scene about
half an hour after the fire was spotted. “By that stage the CFA had it pretty much under control,” he said. “Some of the images were worse than what the outcome was in the end - luckily. “We were very fortunate they were able to get it under control so quickly. “The response was really strong and very quick.” Mr Grasso said the fire was in truck tyres close to the main plant and other equipment, including several tractors. “Some of the tractors also sustained some heat damage,” he said. He said Iveco hadn’t determined the damage bill but said it would be a substantial cost. “Best guess, about 100 tyres went up in smoke,” he said. “The situation could have been much worse.” There were no employees on site at the time. “What we’re doing now is going through the process of identifying the source of the fire,” he said. “We’re working with police on that. “Our concern now is making sure the
The CFA at the scene of a fire at Iveco. 162827 site is safe. “It will have a slight impact on production, as we focus on this as a priority. “We’re pretty confident we’ll be able to mitigate most of that.” Mr Grasso said Iveco was in contact with the
Picture: GARY SISSONS Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Worksafe regarding the clean-up and preventing future incidents. “You never know what could happen,” he said. “There’s always the potential for something to happen.”
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Police have released CCTV from an armed robbery in Dandenong North in a bid to find the man responsible. He arrived at the Stud Road Liberty service station just after midnight on Tuesday 29 November, pressed a buzzer and was let in by staff. Once inside he put on a balaclava, produced a large knife and demanded cash from the till. The staff member handed over the money and the man left the store. He was described as Caucasian and aged between 20 and 30 years old, and was wearing a black hooded top, grey track pants and black runners. He was seen nearby getting into a dark-coloured car, possibly a Hyundai Getz. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au with any information.
CONVICTED Apex Gang abetter Susan Merrall has been ordered not to have unsupervised children at her home, at a hearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 5 December. Merrall, 51, of Dandenong North, assured the court she was living at home alone but was handed the additional bail condition after turning up to court more than an hour late. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen told her: “I don’t want to see one child at that address at all”. “It’s been really stressful for me with this media thing,” Merrall told the court. “ACA (A Current Affair) - that’s been very hard for me too. “It’s been very hard for my family as well.” Mr Vandersteen told Merrall that she’d brought it onto herself. Minutes after the hearing, Merrall stopped and gave a doorstop interview to TV reporters outside
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Judge warns drug user By Victoria Stone-Meadows The former partner of a woman who was found dead in her home has been released from police custody and placed on a Drug Treatment Order after appearing via video-link at Dandenong Magistrates’ Drug Court on drugs charges. Troy Boothey has been released from the Metropolitan Remand Centre and placed on the order for 12 months after pleading guilty to a number of drug charges on Thursday 8 December. Magistrate Tony Parsons made it very clear to during sentencing that the Drug Treatment Order is not a “silver bullet” and Mr Boothey would have to work hard to keep his freedom. “We will give you every opportunity the community had for recovery but you will have to work very hard.” Boothey has always denied any responsibil-
ity after he became a suspect in the death of his then girlfriend Maddison Murphy-West who was found dead in her Pakenham home in 2013. In court last week the police prosecutor recounted how Boothey had most recently been caught in possession of prescription and illicit drugs in Hampton Park as well as having broken into a warehouse in Dandenong South. In June this year, Boothey was found in Hampton Park in an unregistered vehicle with illegal plates and in possession of ecstasy and Diazepam as well as $455 in cash. In August, Boothey and an accomplice were caught in the yard of a warehouse on National Drive in Dandenong South with a stolen vehicle, break-in equipment and the drug ice. Boothey’s defence lawyer argued that through exposure to a difficult childhood and an acute grief reaction to the death of his former partner,
his client had turned to drugs. She argued that Boothey used the drugs to self-medicate his mental health issues and a court imposed Drug Treatment Order would see him return to being a functioning citizen. As part of the conditions of the order, Boothey will have to comply with a curfew from 9pm to 6am every day and will have to undertake drug screenings several times week. He will also have to report to the magistrate and a court officer weekly as well as other drug treatments within the community. Boothey also had his licence cancelled for six months for driving an unregistered vehicle with incorrect number plates. Magistrate Parsons said this drug treatment order and hard work was a chance for Boothey to turn his life around and come back from a life of crime.
Criminals won’t be liking this police Facebook page By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong police are now on Facebook and seeking likes, follows and shares. Inspector Mark Langhorn and Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams launched the Greater Dandenong Eyewatch Facebook page at the Dandenong police station on Friday 9 December. Insp Langhorn said the page would offer another platform for communication with the community. “It’s a good way of building relationships with the parts of the community that are more socially savvy and use that type of platform for communication rather than other methods,” he said. “It’s a good way of getting information out to the community, letting the community know what we’re doing. “We can get feedback from the community as well to improve what we do.” Insp Langhorn encouraged people in Greater Dandenong to like, follow and share the site. “We do find it a way of solving crimes, finding missing persons, promoting road safety messages and the wider it’s shared and the wider it’s used, the more benefit it is,” he said. “We want to give the people of Dandenong an opportunity to contribute to the safety of their community and stay up-to-date with the activity of their local police.” Ms Williams said the pages empowered communities. “The two-way conversations the page allows are its greatest benefit,” she said. “We know that the community is usually the first to know crucial information. “Eyewatch Facebook pages are great ways for them to quickly share this information with the police and their neighbours. “I encourage anyone who lives in these areas to join the page, and help contribute to a safer community.” The Dandenong Eyewatch page is the 24th established since the concept’s launch in 2012 and will add to the 200,000-plus Eyewatch followers. Eyewatch allows police to share updates about crime and other community safety initiatives via Facebook, and local communities to connect with their police to share crime and safety information. There are plans to roll out more Eyewatch pages next year.
Mum murder suicide threat By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 23-year-old ice and heroin user has threatened to kill herself and her two infants in a public custody fight with her own mother, a court has heard. The pregnant woman pleaded guilty to breaching a corrections order as well as a full intervention order protecting her mother, her children and her siblings. On 6 July, she yelled at her mother in Dandenong Market car park: “If you don’t allow me to have my kids, I will kill them and kill myself.” The accused followed her mother, who drove the children to a relative’s home and repeated the threat. According to a police summary, the victim was “greatly affected by her substance abuse” and was “very capable of carrying out her threat”. The accused’s mother told police she feared the woman would break into her house and take the children at night, or kill them and herself. On 26 October, police found her with a syringe of ice on her person and another in her handbag as she sat in a car outside a 7/11 store in Hallam with two male associates. Also in her bag were 15 ecstasy tablets, an oxycodone tablet and a folding knife. The accused had also recently been arrested with a male for both trying to steal shoes by wearing them at Kmart in Fountain Gate shopping centre. A defence lawyer told the court that the pregnant accused was motivated to change her ways, having sobered up in custody during the past month. She was determined to earn the right to get her kids back, the court heard. “Being in prison was a big wake-up call for me,” the accused told the court. “It has to be,” magistrate Jack Vandersteen replied. She was otherwise headed for a life in and out of prison and without her kids, he said. Mr Vandersteen told the accused it was frustrating to see children follow their parents into the court system. “The more stable you are, the more stable they’ll be.” The accused was sentenced to 31 days’ jail - already served in remand - and a 12-month supervised community corrections order with drug and mental health treatment.
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Budding filmmakers of all ages could see their work on the big screen in Dandenong. Entries are now open for next year’s Greater Dandenong Short Cuts Film Festival. Successful films will be shown at The Drum Theatre in Dandenong on Friday 5 May next year. Submissions will be accepted until 17 March. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com for more information or to get involved.
It’s none of our business but… There’ll soon be a new service station at Heatherton Road and James Street, Dandenong. Greater Dandenong councillors approved the application for 1464-1468 Heatherton Road at their Monday 28 November meeting. A new Dandenong Civic Centre lease will allow the council to have its cake and eat it, too. The deal for 514 square metres on level five, 225 Lonsdale Street, with RMBL Investments Limited includes three basement car parking spaces, which sparked fierce debate at the 12 September council meeting. But some of the council-allocated spaces in the sought-after car park will now be shifted to a new parking area at nearby 144 Thomas Street, so there’ll be no net loss of spaces available to the public. Harmony Square will host a family-friendly 6 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 12 December, 2016
New Year’s Eve celebration complete with fireworks, food and performances. The event is now in its third year and will run from 6pm to 9.30pm on Saturday, 31 December. There’ll be live music, fireworks at 9.25pm, a drumming workshop, face painting and an animal farm. Only amusement rides will incur a cost, and free parking will be available at the multideck car parks in Walker and Thomas streets. St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School students will spread Christmas cheer to South Eastern Private Hospital. The Noble Park school’s choir will sing through the wards at the Noble Park facility on Wednesday 14 December, as has been tradition for more than three years. Hotham MP Clare O’Neil is pairing Parliament with parenting, thanks to new Standing
Orders to allow infants onto the floor of the House of Representatives. “I’ve just come back from maternity leave with my little 10-week old, and I’ll be using these new provisions without any embarrassment or apology,” she said on her Facebook page. “The fact is, I’ll need them to be a good MP and a good mum at the same time. “If we want to see equality in our boardrooms, parliaments and other workplaces, we need to find ways ... to help mums and dads combine work and family.” A woman has failed in her bid for a personal safety order against a Victoria Police officer who evicted her from her home under a Sheriff’s warrant. The woman argued at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court that she had never seen the warrant and was now unable to get in her home due to police changing the locks with-
out her permission. In seeking to institute proceedings against the arresting officer, she accused him of acting out a “home invasion”. The magistrate noted a trust - of which the woman was a beneficiary - was the home’s true owner. “In my view your application is vexatious, without substance, made in bad faith, without reasonable prospects of success and, on the face of it, an abuse of process.” Migrants and refugees improved their jobseeking skills in Dandenong thanks to mentors from global corporate consulting firm Deloitte. Settlement agency AMES Australia hosted the 18 November session, dubbed Impact Day. The students received insights into networking, job interviews, teamwork, personal presentation and job applications.
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Car burnt beyond all recognition Arsonists torched a car filled with books in Dandenong North. The CFA was called to reports of a burning car on the EastLink Trail at the rear of Lyndale Secondary College about 3am on Friday 2 December. Firefighters extinguished the fire and located
personal papers and books inside the car which had possibly been used to feed the fire. Police have been unable to identify the vehicle, but believe it could be a Toyota Camry. They urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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A new central Dandenong arts centre could render Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre obsolete. Greater Dandenong Council is yet to set the centre’s fate in stone, but talk in the community about possible future uses for the site at Walker and Robinson streets has already started. In August, the council agreed to buy the former masonic hall at 5 Mason Street from the Urban Renewal Authority Victoria, with plans to renovate and refurbish the heritage building to create a new regional arts centre. Only a block away is the Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre - “the City of Greater Dandenong’s home of the arts” according to the council’s website - which hosts exhibitions and events throughout the year. “It celebrates and enhances our great city with its diverse range of exhibitions, artist talks and monthly openings,” the website said. The centre also includes a performing arts theatre and meeting rooms available for public hire. Questions have been raised about its future and what would become of the central site if it’s closed.
One Journal reader suggested a park would be a fitting use, with the temporary Pop-Up Park on Foster Street to make way for development. Community services director Mark Doubleday said the council had committed funds in the current financial year for initial design work on the Masonic Hall project. “Once complete, the draft designs will be reviewed by the council and a timeframe for developing the venue will be decided,” he said. “The Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre is operational and will remain so until the council determines a future plan about the Masonic Hall that may involve relocating the gallery to this site.” Mr Doubleday said that when the council had decided if Walker Street Gallery was to be relocated, then there would be consideration about the future of the Walker Street property. “At this stage there is no such consideration,” he said. Walker Street Gallery is also home to nonprofit art engagement group Connection Arts Centre, previously known as Connection Gallery. “Connections Gallery is currently leasing space within the Walker Street Gallery, and there is no decision made about the Walker Street Gallery that would change this,” Mr Doubleday said.
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surgery for a stab wound to the lung and the sac around his heart, as well as for cardiac bleeding and blood clotting. The knife, which had a blade of at least nine centimetres and a handle of 11, was usually used to cut fruit, Lugg said. Lugg may have acted in “excessive self-defence” but it didn’t “diminish the gravity” of bringing a knife into the dispute, Judge Gucciardo said on 1 December. The judge accepted that the victim - who had many prior convictions himself - was stronger, more able and likely to overcome a physically and mentally “fragile” Lugg in a fight. Judge Gucciardo noted a psychiatric report that stated Lugg’s persecutory and paranoid disposition, particularly towards the health and legal systems. This trial was delayed after Lugg was found with weapons as he attended court in February this year. Lugg had a 24-year criminal history of drug and weapons possession, dishonesty and criminal damage. Most recently, it included a 12-month community corrections order in 2015 for using a phone to harass. In his sentence, Judge Gucciardo said the accused required a period of supervision to address several medical conditions, a personality disorder and long-standing drug abuse. Lugg was jailed for nine months.
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Hung’s a Fashion Hero By Casey Neill Springvale has a Fashion Hero in Hung Pham. The 21-year-old will represent Australia in season two of reality television show The Fashion Hero. The global movement focuses on real people and atypical beauty by breaking down the unrealistic standards in the modelling field. Hung said it wasn’t all about height, size or skin colour but personal style, self-expression and confidence. “Being a fashion model has always been a dream of mine,” he said. “However, the industry, simply does not allow someone who is short and not buff enough to undertake the role. “I believe it is simply not fair to those who were born skinny or not fit the type of the standard look. “I am very much ecstatic to be representing Australia in The Fashion Hero for 2017.” Hung told the Journal he had always been very skinny. “Usually, when people start judging you about how you look, or why don’t you gain weight, it does hurt me a little bit,” he said. “It’s really who I am as a person. “I saw a friend of mine involved this year in the season held in Canada.” So he signed up for a tilt at season two in September. Through a public vote, he made the cut. “It’s pretty much like Australia’s Next Top Model,” he said. “I am going to go there for a month. “I believe we’re going to undertake a lot of challenges. “There’s lot of photo shoots, there’s lots of facing your fear challenges. “I’m no good with underwater stuff, but I’m definitely going to try! “It’s going to be a very tight competition.” He said that unlike the Next Top Model format, no one was eliminated. “There’s four designers involved,” he said. “At the end, they’ll pick out who they want to
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The event planner has volunteered at the Melbourne Fashion Festival for four years and loves the industry. “I like to keep on-trend, but at the same time I like to wear trends that are classic,” he said. “At the moment I like to wear gold, anything metallic will grab my attention.” Earlier this year, Hung was crowned Mr Diamond Australia in a pageant that celebrates “the beauty and diversity of individuality”. He’s been stashing away money so he can represent Australia at the world Mr Diamond contest next year, after hearing a whisper it could be taking place in the UK.
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Economics studies led to Spring Parks Primary students buying a defibrillator for their school. The Springvale South Grade 5 and 6 students held a whole school market day in term three as part of learning about economics. “Throughout the term, students learnt important economic concepts like supply and demand, needs and wants and the best ways to make a profit,” Grade 5 teacher Rachel Armstrong said. “They then applied this knowledge to run their own stall at Market Day. “It was a huge success with a significant profit made. “Because of this, the students had to decide how they should spend the money to benefit the community.”
They’d previously participated in the St John Ambulance school program and learnt the importance of good first aid and having the right equipment. “Therefore they chose to buy a defibrillator as it would not only benefit the school community, but the greater community that surrounds our school,” Ms Armstrong said. The company providing the $2100 machine attended the school on Friday 25 November to demonstrate its use to students and staff. “We will make sure that our kindergartens and child care centres are aware of the defibrillator and that it’s for their use, too,” Ms Armstrong said. Cash raised from the market left over after the defibrillator purchase will buy sports uniforms and soccer goals.
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Taking a look at sustainability has led Springvale Rise Primary students to a competition win. The City of Greater Dandenong ran a Living Rivers competition that asked students to design a pull-up banner promoting the message of healthier waterways. It received 21 entries from schools across the municipality and announced Springvale Rise Primary as the winner on Wednesday 7 December. The students’ design will be printed and used at special events, and the winners earned a free marine wildlife experience and incursion from the Dolphin Research Institute for their whole year level. Student Bilin was involved in creating the banner. “It’s unimaginable to think that this all started with an inquiry project,” she said. “Our learning focus was sustainability and that was what got us started. “We had already learnt about sustainability
before this competition, so we had lots of ideas when we started.” She and her banner co-creators Vinh and Manya brought different and interesting ideas to the table. “My main idea was to show a comparison between a clean stormwater drain, and a drain clogged with litter,” Bilin said. “It was to show the effect of litter on wildlife living in the rivers and oceans. “In the side that is litter-free the animals are happy and healthy, however, the other side’s creatures are sick because of the litter and pollution.” She said they were surprised to win. “We weren’t expecting it at all! We were so proud and amazed,” she said. “Next thing we know someone’s taking a photo of us and we’re in the paper. Wow!” The competition was a plea for help from 300-year-old river red gum tree council mascot Harry Habitat who is a regular visitor to Greater Dandenong events to help educate children about looking after the environment.
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KEYSBOROUGH With a wide frontage with a mature garden, exposed aggregate driveway, feature lighting and a front decking, this home certainly gives a good first impression. Upon entry visitors will be able to see the quality of the home with neutral colour palette, gloss timber flooring and downlights. The interior design is complete with four bedrooms with wardrobes, an en suite with bath, plus a full family bathroom, powder room and separate laundry. All bedrooms are finished with plush carpet and feature walls. The centre of the home is designed with a formal lounge as well as open plan living, meals and kitchen zone overlooking the inviting pergola. The striking kitchen has an ample amount of cabinetry, butler’s pantry, feature splashback, 40mm Caesarstone
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benchtops and island bench. The living room also opens out to the expansive decked alfresco zone which is also accessible via the master bedroom. This home is flawless inside and out and is fit for all seasons, especially with the interior already fitted with evaporate cooling and ducted heating. The selling agent said that buyers who are looking for a new home should not hesitate to look at this stunning build and inquire as soon as possible. 4
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The Christmas spirit is alive and well at Barry Plant Keysborough thanks to some of Santa’s helpers. Agency director Chee-Ky Dunlop and the team have created their own Christmas display to spread a little joy this season. It is the first time the group has decorated the area - usually the firm’s conference room. However it has a new resident just for the Christmas season and the gang at Barry Plant couldn’t be happier. Chee-Ky said the idea was inspired by the Myer’s Christmas windows that people all flocked into town to see when they were kids. “This is the Barry Plant Christmas window,” he joked. “It’s a spin-off, getting us into the spirit of things. “It is a joyful time and we thought why not have a bit of fun with it.
“This is a time of love and joy in the community and if our window brings a smile to the face of a small child as they are going to get their fish and chips or pizza next door then that is great.” This year’s display sees Santa and Rudolf and some of his friends take up residence in the window but the Barry Plant Keysborough staff hope to add to this in the future. Chee-Ky said the whole staff were involved in putting together the window although he said much of the credit for getting it looking so good goes to Megan, the heavily pregnant wife of sales consultant Jeremy for coming in to help organise the display. The decorations were unveiled on 1 December and will stay through the Christmas season. To check them out visit Barry Plant Keysborough Shop 1, 320 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Monday, 12 December, 2016 DANDENONG JOURNAL 3
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Saturday 17th December at 1:15pm Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 30-60 Days Thurs 5:15 - 5:45pm & Sat 12:45 - 1:15pm Photo ID required Kush Chetri 0425 199 192 NOBLE PARK 8710 0000
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TWILIGHT AUCTION: Thursday 15th December at 7:30pm Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 30-45 Days Thurs 7 - 7:30pm Photo ID required Steven Vavouras 0413 240 148 Kush Chetri 0425 199 192 NOBLE PARK 8710 0000
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Prime Rectangular Block... In Prime Locale!! AS RARE AS HENS TEETH IS THIS TREMENDOUS RECTANGULAR SITE (725m2 approx). The home itself comprises 3 BDRs, cosy lounge and adjoining kitchen/meals area. The options are very straight forward. If you’re looking to live in you, can simply renovate, move in & enjoy for the years to follow, if your an investor you can easily rent it out and land bank or if you’re a developer you can knock it down & build multiple dwellings (all STCA).
Opportunity Knocks on 537m2 (approx.) Sit back, relax and take in everything this central home has to offer. Set back behind the fence is this three bedroom home, with multiple living zones, an open kitchen and meals area, central bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles plus a huge yard with a few sheds. Also including ducted heating, evaporative cooling, stainless steel appliances, floating floors through most of the home and much more.
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Saturday 17th December at 12pm Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. Thurs 4:30 - 5pm & Sat 11:30am - 12pm Photo ID required Kush Chetri 0425 199 192 NOBLE PARK 8710 0000
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Saturday 17th December at 3pm $470,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30-90 Days Sat 2:30 - 3pm Photo ID required Steven Vavouras 0413 240 148 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000
NOBLE PARK 390 Princes Highway 8710 0000 | KEYSBOROUGH 1/ 320 Cheltenham Road 8769 1888 | SPRINGVALE 339 Springvale Road, Springvale 9558 5111 PROUDLY SERVICING: Endeavour Hills • Dingley Village • Waterways 12334580
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NOBLE PARK 32 THEODORE AVENUE Amazing Opportunity – Dual Occupancy Potential on Corner Block!! Take advantage of this rare corner block with exceptional future prospects for the savvy investor/developer/ builder! Brilliantly positioned on a block size of 600sq (approx) so you have the future options to rent out & await plans to potentially build at the rear, demolish & build 2 townhouses with your own driveway or extend (All STCA). The treasured existing home is in a liveable condition comprising of 3 BDRs, spacious lounge, kitchen/dining area, double garage & an extra parking space. Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 60 Days.
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Saturday 17th December at 3:30pm Contact Agent Sat 3 - 3:30pm Photo ID required Jenny Sudra 0422 991 593 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 NOBLE PARK 8710 0000
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SALES & RENTALS
118 Walker St Dandenong P: 9791 5922 F: 9792 2536
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6 mCleNNaN Street
READY - SET - BUILD!
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! CORNER THE MARKET!
For Sale: offers over $530,000 oPeN: Contact office for copy of Plans & Permits
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20 HamPStead road
SPREAD OUT AND ENJOY!
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.
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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.
Set in a superb location only a short walk to the Dandenong Market, High Schools, Tafe college and Oasis Sports Centre, this spacious home offers accommodation for the large or extended family. Boasting four bedrooms, rumpus/ billiards room, formal lounge room, kitchen/meals plus a large brick bungalow which could provide for older parents or second family. All appliances are gas and the home has hardwood timber floors and high ceilings. Some updating and renovation is required OR redevelop the 700m2 (approx) site to two big homes multiple units (STCA).
All this in an elevated, quiet location opposite parkland. INSPECT AND APPRECIATE!
auCtioN: thursday, 22nd december, 2016 @ 6:00pm (if not sold prior) oPeN: Wed 5:30pm to 6:00pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:30am
Doveton
CURRENTLY LET TO EXCELLENT TENANTS!
For Sale: $600,000 plus buyers oPeN: Wed 5:20pm to 5:40pm & Sat 10:40am to 11:00am
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9 Camellia Court
HIGH ON THE HILL!
16 HoPkiNS Street
BIG FAMILY HOME/DEVELOPMENT SITE (STCA)!
9a Camellia Court
BETTER THAN NEW!
This three bedroom home is priced to sell! Set in a quiet court location close to shops, schools and transport, this home is affordable and available. There is a large lounge, polished floorboards throughout and a separate kitchen/ meals area. There is gas ducted heating, gas hot water, a large double carport and fenced yard area. Fantastic views over the town and beyond – just watch the lights come on after dark! Currently rented at $280.00 per week or Vacant Possession available if preferred.
This almost new home is well designed to create a fantastic liveable home. There are two bedrooms with on having a semi ensuite to the main bathroom plus there is an open study ideal for computer or hobby room. The real key is the bright open plan living area and large kitchen. This large tiled area gives an impression of a large house yet it is an easy to maintain home with all the items you need. Featuring ducted heating, split system cooling, gas cooktop, electric under bench oven, dishwasher, LED downlights and more! Currently tenanted to great tenants at $330.00 per week.
THE PICK OF THE BUNCH!
INSPECT & BE IMPRESSED!
For Sale: $320,000 to $340,000 oPeN: Wed 4:45pm to 5:00pm & Sat 1:00pm to 1:20pm
For Sale: $350,000 to $380,000 oPeN: Wed 5:00pm to 5:15pm & Sat 1:20pm to 1:40pm
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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY!
This well presented unit is currently rented until June, 2017 and would make an ideal investment or move in next year. Features floating timber floors, ducted heating, large gas cooktop to kitchen, built in robes, courtyard, lock up garage and more! There are loads of windows for a bright, airy feel and French doors to close the lounge room off from the kitchen area. Make this the next property on your inspection list.
1 Jolly Street
Positioned in a quiet street yet conveniently located close to schools, train station, bus, shops & Eastlink is this block of land of 836m2 with no easement. Currently a three bedroom home with a bungalow occupies the land. Ideal for multi unit development STCA. BUY NOW WHILE IT'S AFFORDABLE!
For Sale: offers over $640,000 oPeN: Wed 4:40-5:00pm & Sat 11:20-11:40am
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4/1370 HeatHertoN road
FANTASTIC TWO BEDROOM UNIT!
EASY ACCESS TO FREEWAYS!
For Sale: offers over $330,000 oPeN: Wed 5:00pm to 5:20pm & Sat 11:40am to 12:00pm
4/1 John Street
FULLY RENOVATED!
This two bedroom unit features ducted heating and air conditioning. With fresh paintwork and new flooring throughout, new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, new modern bathroom, brand new holland blinds, new gutters and fascia, new colorbond rear fence, new slimline power points and switches and more!
For Sale: offers over $290,000 oPeN: Wed 6:00-6:20pm & Sat 12:00-12:20pm 12334599
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Stephen Lamb Sales Consultant 0421 045 460
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19 Kilberry Crescent Hallam
17 Oak Avenue Doveton
IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME
BUDGET 1ST HOME OR 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 floors 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 Dec at 11am 10% dep - bal 30 days $430,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303
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Set on a rectangular block of 580m2, this spacious 3 bedroom home features gas appliances, aluminium windows and hardwood loors under the existing carpet. Needs some minor cosmetic work but excellent potential here. Potential also for dual occupancy (STP).
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74 Hallam North Rd Narren Warren North
AFFORDABLE UNIT FOR INVESTMENT 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!
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 17th Dec at 1pm 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $300,000+ Wednesday 4-4.30pm Saturday from 12.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
COUNTRY LIVING IN SUBURBIA BLOCK SIZE 5170m2 APPROX This ranch style home on acreage with ample living space is provided in the large lounge with ire place & formal dining area adjoining a kitchen with lots of cupboards. The family room looks out to an outdoor u/cover patio while looking out to green pastures. Master with WIR & full ensuite + 3 other brs with dble robes. Additional features include gas d/heating, hardwood loors, dble garage & workshop. Situated on an impressive block of land with a possibility to sub-divide at a later stage (STA) & positioned just a short distance to major arterials.
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1/2 Alamein Street Noble Park
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Sat 17th Dec at 2pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $850,000+ Wednesday 6-6.30pm Saturday from 1.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303
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2/24 Hughes Crescent Dandenong North
Lot 2/8 & 10 Tarata Drive Doveton
BARGAIN NEW UNIT
PERMIT APPROVED FOR 4 TOWNHOUSES
This is a rare opportunity to secure this spacious villa with 1 bedroom + study in a small complex. Offers spacious open plan living which opens to patio, laminated kitchen itted with WO & gas HP, tiled bathroom, separate laundry & internal access from garage. Ideal for 1st home, retiree or investment. Qualiies for 1st Home Grant.
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$310,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088
Magniicent opportunity for an astute developer 811m2 of land with planning permit approved for 4 townhouses. Each offers 2 bedrooms, lobby, bathroom & toilet upstairs. Spacious living area, kitchen, laundry & single lock up garage. Close to shops, schools, transport & major arterials. Rare opportunity here. Avoid delays with this ready to go project.
Forthcoming Auction Terms 10% dep - bal 30/60 days Price $580,000+ Inspect By appointment Agent Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303
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NEW HOMES & LAND
CLOSE TO THE ACTION FOR SALE
WATER VIEWS – LIFESTYLE LOCATION 3 3 SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOME 6 • Views across Westernport Bay to French Island • 6 BR beach home, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas • Flexible self-contained 1-bedroom unit • Positioned in a quiet court, 1000 m2 block • Double garage, 2 alfresco decks • Short walk to beaches, shops, 1 hr to Melbourne
AUCTION DELIGHTFUL BRIGHT HOME IN PEACEFUL LOCATION Renovated home boasting a light, bright and airy feel as you wander through, opposite a park and council reserve ofering a feeling of space yet only a 2 minute drive or 17 minute walk to Wonthaggi PO, shops and services. The property is fenced and has a secure front entry opening to reveal beautiful timber loors, high ceilings and decorative cornices and new blinds throughout. Spacious living area with r/c air conditioning, ceiling fan and electric heater set in the ireplace, the dining area has a breakfast bar built in and lovely timber bench tops to the kitchen, gas stove, dish washer and servery leading to the massive rumpus room with a/c and doors leading to the large rear deck. There are 3 good sized bedrooms with ceiling fans and ample built in robes, a separate laundry, separate toilet and renovated bathroom. The rear yard has a large deck, gravel driveway, carport and garden shed. An ideal permanent home close to services or an investment.
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Open for Inspection: Sat 17th Dec @ 10.30-11.30am or by appointment Price: $695,000 Web ID: 10788119 Address: 2 Tingara Close, San Remo
Elders 16 McCartin St, Leongatha 03 5662 3523
LYNN PENDERGAST 0458 780 023
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Please contact Scott Andersen on 0409 785 846 or Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083.
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ADDRESS: 41 Dickson Street Wonthaggi AUCTION: 17th December at 1pm on site INSPECT: Sat 1.00 to 1.30 or by appointment AGENT: Lynn Pendergast 0458 780 023 @realty Pty Ltd
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THERE are just 12 double-storey homes remaining at Milli Terraces in the Savannah estate in Officer. Set in the up-and-coming regional centre of Officer, the Milli Terrace development is just a 45-minute drive from Melbourne CBD and a short stroll to the vibrant and buzzing fast developing new Officer town centre. Officer town centre is already a ‘go to’ for shopping and socialising with even more things to come including a new cinema, library, aquatic center, and cafes and upgrades to the train station and bus interchange planned. And Milli Terrace development puts buyers of all lifestyles and budgets close to the action - but with well-established fruit orchards and wide green spaces bordering tree-lined streets the feel is still relaxed and friendly. Priced from $382,085 the Milli Terrace houses offer three-bedroom floorplans featuring either double or single garages. Catering to both families and those
looking to down-size and move closer to city amenities the development is close to a large range of education options in Officer, Berwick and Pakenham while empty nesters can take a quiet afternoon stroll around the Officer Recreation Reserve or visit nearby Pakenham for a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Those who work in the city can spend their days in bustling Melbourne CBD before retreating home to their Milli Terrace sanctuary for dinner. A number of transport links puts the area close to everywhere. Drive in via the M1 to reach the heart of the city in 45 minutes, or leave the car at home and take the Pakenham line from Officer Station. For more information contact sales agent Arvind Mahajan on 0421 691 765 or phone 9800 000. The sales suite is at 72 Brunt Road, Officer, and open Saturday to Wednesday, noon to 5pm.
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NEW HOMES & LAND
INNOVATIVE KEYSBOROUGH DEVELOPMENT WINS TWO AWARDS INTRAPAC Property and Brencorp Properties are proud to announce their integrated residential development Somerfield in Keysborough has been awarded two Urban Development Institute of Australia Excellence Awards - Best Residential Development and Environmental Excellence. “We’re thrilled to be recognised by the UDIA for our environmental initiatives at Somerfield, which planned a decade ago to blaze the trail for sustainability features that are only now becoming industry standards,” said Intrapac Property chief operating officer Maxwell Shifman. It’s not the first time the development’s innovative environmental approach has been rewarded. Somerfield’s outstanding environmental record was also recognised when it became the first UDIA EnviroDevelopment accredited under the national scheme in 2011 in the elements of ecology, water and community. “Even though Somerfield presents much like a greenfield development, the engineering issues and numerous planning issues experienced were much closer to those typically associated with brownfield projects,” Shifman said. “To be recognised by the UDIA at the end of all the hard work is extremely rewarding.” The history of market gardening and uses such as dog kennels and chicken farms, meant the land at Somerfield was significantly encumbered and ecologically degraded. Intrapac developed a plan to overcome the various restrictive uses and free up the land for residential development and rehabilitate the natural ecology of the area in the process. Interspersed between the beautifully
designed homes is 16.7 per cent of the site area devoted to open space, including award-winning landscaping that incorporate a range of uses such as local parks and playgrounds, wetlands and expansive natural parklands, with every home within 400 metres of open space. The landscaping also includes a Reflections garden designed by Chelsea Flower Show winning garden designer Wes Fleming and a pirate-themed playground with public art and basketball courts, as well as barbecue facilities. Footpaths and cycling tracks link the development in all directions, with connections to the established suburbs to the north, as well as the local commercial and community precinct. “Environmental excellence is important in all our developments and we’re also celebrating being the developer with the most UDIA Enviro Certifications ever achieved in a six-month period,” Shifman said. “We are constantly pushing to remain at the forefront of what’s possible in terms of sustainability.” The Somerfield development was an early adopter of cutting edge features such as recycled water before it became mandatory, water sensitive urban design, quality design guidelines and high-speed fibre to the home broadband internet access before the existence of NBN. Another key innovation was in the wetland entry at Perry Road. The area required to retain the volumes of water involved would have considerably reduced the developable area in the south-eastern precinct if it constructed using conventional design.
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FRANK BOSCO FROM BOSCO JONSON WITH INTRAPAC CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER MAXWELL SHIFMAN AFTER RECEIVING THE AWARD. “Our solution was to construct a hybrid basin system, partly natural, wetland style, and partially a deep, structural basin, using stone walls as hard edging,” Shifman said. “This created an absolutely stunning entry feature and also helped increase the net developable area for residential lots.” Overall, Somerfield serves as an ideal model of appropriate urban renewal, having taken severely ecologically degraded and environmentally impacted infill land and turning it into a state-ofthe-art, beautiful and highly sought-after land estate. Its popularity extends to a variety of ethnic communities as well as demographics, partly due to the different
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lot sizes available and a new townhouse offering. It’s close to the CBD, the beaches, great schooling and amenities and as a gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Now in its 21st year, the Urban Development Institute’s Awards for Excellence in Victoria are a chance for the industry to showcase its best projects in a celebration of contemporary knowledge, skills and innovation in the urban development industry, recognising the outstanding achievements of high quality developments. The award was presented to Intrapac Property at a gala awards lunch held on Friday 2 December 2016 at the Crown Palladium Ballroom.
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Endeavour Hills 4 Cassia Court
Endeavour Hills 9 Gathrey Court
For auction.
9706 0556
For auction.
9706 0556
Saturday 17 December at 2:30pm t Entertainers kitchen, spacious garden t GDH and split system cooling t Double garage, low maintenance gardens, quiet court location
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 Brendon Huang 0425 370 646
Saturday 10 December at 3:30pm t 3 bedrooms (main w/ BIR & ENS) t Spacious modernised kitchen overlooking dining zone t 2 separate and spacious living zones
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 Moya Close
For sale.
9706 0556
For sale.
9706 0556
Buyers Over $560,000 t 4 bedrooms (master with WIR) t Large open plan living and dining zone t Back garden with entertainment area t Gas ducted heating, air conditioning 4 2 2
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Shenay Miller 0418 149 641
Buyers Over $640,000 t 4 bedrooms, master with ENS & WIR t Renovated kitchen overlooking dining t 2 spacious separate living zones t Outdoor alfresco with a large backyard 4 2 2 1
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Shenay Miller 0418 149 641 Jay Giblett 0417 681 312
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Saturday 10 December at 2:30pm t Development opportunity 660m2 t Close to schools and shops t Cooling and heating
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066
Saturday 10 December at 11:30am t 2 bedrooms, as new kitchen t Conveniently located and secure t Walking distance to everything
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066
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Dandenong 10 Grant Street
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Dandenong 2/15-17 Potter Street
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9793 3175
For auction.
9793 3175
Saturday 17 December at 1:30pm t Large lounge with open fireplace t Two pack kitchen with stone benchtops t Ducted heating & evaporative cooling
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dragana Vasich 0432 042 686
Saturday 10 December at 12:30pm t 2 bedrooms both with BIR’s t Modern kitchen with s/s appliances t Ducted heating & evaporative cooling
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dragana Vasich 0432 042 686
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NEW HOMES & LAND
TAKE COMFORT TO HEART Premier Builders group has raised the bar. Buyers need look no further than the Mont Clare for an immersive home experience which blends high-end functionality with glamour and grandeur for the ultimate dream home. With a luxury master suite, a total of four bedrooms and two large living zones, comfort is certainly at the heart of the Mont Clare design. The new owners will be able to parade around their palatial surroundings which include a home office, cellar, kitchen galley, butler’s pantry, family room, formal lounge and alfresco area. High-end living just got that little bit higher. Visit this new Premier Builders display home at Clydevale Estate, Welsh Crescent, Clyde North (Melway 134 K2), or visit www.premierbuilders.com.au or speak to one of the friendly building and design team on 1300 773 643.
Seasons Greetings Secure your very own lot in Clydevale before Christmas. Magenta 19A Now Selling
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We’ve been operating in the area for 10 years! We’re opening in Officer on January 18th 2017 and with our excellent local knowledge and hard work, we assure you of a great result everytime. “I am committed to helping people achieve the best result for their property. With 40 years experience in the industry and surrounding area, no one knows the marketplace better and I can’t wait for my dedicated, professional team to start” Peter Nicolls Managing Director
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Police dissenting over family violence move By Victoria Stone-Meadows
Police are searching for this man.
Man spotted in credit card scam Police have released CCTV images of a man in a bid to solve a Noble Park credit card theft. Investigators have been told that a grey Ford Fiesta was parked in Noble Street, Noble Park, between 11pm on Monday 17 October and 7am on Tuesday 18 October. A thief broke into the car, stole credit cards and used them a short time later at a service station on Church Street, Richmond. Police urged anyone with any information about the theft or deception to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Victoria Police Family Violence Units are set for a shake-up and Family Violence officers from Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong are not pleased with the proposed changes. On the back of the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence, Victoria Police is considering restructuring the Family Violence units. Anonymous informants from within Victoria Police have told Star News of a complaint lodged to the Victorian Police Association regarding the changes to the family violence units in Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong. The Police Association of Victoria has confirmed there has been communication with them from aggrieved police members in the southern metropolitan region. Star understands the complaint outlines concerns from the officers that the potential restructure would see them lose their commuted overtime pay and officers on the family violence unit would be removed after six months. According to the 2011 Victoria Police EBA officers, who work irregular hours similar to a detective, such as those on the family violence units, are entitled to just over $10,000 per year in commuted overtime. The Victoria Police informants say they are
concerned officers with experience in handling complex family violence issues will be removed from the units in favour of younger officers and cheaper overtime requirements. The informants have claimed an officer that has been on one of these units for six months is only eligible for $5000 of the commuted overtime. The anonymous informants have claimed that on 11 November this year, officers in the Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong family Violence units were told officers working on the family violence units for more than six months were to be sent back to their original station and returned to uniform duties. Victoria Police Superintendent for the Southern Metropolitan Region Paul Hollowood confirmed there were changes being considered for the family violence units in the area. “We are looking at a whole lot of options around the Family Violence units,” he said. “Nothing has officially been decided and we are looking a whole variety of options off the back of the Royal Commission recommendations and looking at what family violence approach we should be taking going forward.” Supt Hollowood said while changes were expected to the make-up of the family violence units within Victoria Police, it was not decided how that would affect officers’ pay structures. “The changes are all about increasing the
number of police in the area,” he said. “There will be no changes to the pay structure at all, but how officers are paid depends at the end on what the composition of the units is going to be.” “In terms of the family violence units, it depends if they are comprised of detectives or other specialist resources but no decisions have been made and options are being looked at currently.” Victoria Police spokeswoman Sara-Jane Delaney confirmed there were a number of options for restructure under consideration, but nothing had been made official at this stage. “Local management are currently considering how to best offer policing service to family violence victims in the area,” she said. “They want to continue to build their capacity and strengthen how they support family violence victims. “They are engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, though no final plans have been made or approved at this time.” It remains unclear how long these options will be considered for before the changes to the Family Violence Units come into effect. “It’s hard to put schedule against it,” Supt Hollowood said. “They are being actively looked at at the moment.“
$400,000 upgrade is planned for accident hotspot A dangerous Dandenong South intersection will receive a $408,000 upgrade. VicRoads will install a traffic island on Swift Way and modify the median strip on FrankstonDandenong Road to stop right turns out of Swift Way. The cash will also fund a U-turn point on Frankston-Dandenong Road to compensate for the restricted right turn from Swift Way. In the past five years, there have been five crashes
at the junction resulting in two serious injuries. The works seek to reduce the number and severity of crashes at the intersection, most involving vehicles turning right when exiting Swift Way. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said the small change would make a big difference towards improving safety for all motorists travelling through the intersection. “While motorists may make mistakes on our roads - no one should pay with their lives for that
mistake,” she said. Works will start in the next 12 months. Cash for the project came from the Safe System Road Infrastructure Program, funded by the Transport Accident Commission and delivered by VicRoads. It’s part of the State Government’s Towards Zero road safety vision, which is to have a 15 per cent reduction in serious injuries and less than 200 deaths on Victorian roads by 2020.
BUSINESS IN FOCUS
Brunch a treat in the big city By Casey Neill Dandenong’s new all-day brunch spot is a family affair. Sister and brother Nhu and Tam Nguyen and their respective partners, Tony Tran and Selina Nguyen, opened the fresh, bright Walker’s Kitchen on Monday 14 November. “Dandenong is the new next big city,” Nhu said. “It’s close to home and it’s booming. “We were confident about opening it because my brother knew he could make that cup of coffee and I had a strong vision of what sort of food we wanted.” The twenty-somethings got a taste for the industry through their Vietnamese-born parents. Nhu helped them to introduce coffee to their bakeries “because it’s the trend now” and they were losing bread sales to the major supermarkets. “My brother just jumped in because he saw the latte art and was so intrigued,” she said. He honed his skills at Jaspers in Chadstone. “I think he can spit out two coffees a minute,” she said. Nhu helped her parents to set up cafe Iconic Culture in Clarinda, taking a leading role in almost all aspects of the process. “My brother said to me ‘if you can set up a business and I can do the coffee side, let’s join up’,” she said. “This year he took me and said ‘I want this space’,” referring to 21 George Street, Dandenong. They inquired and were moving in before they knew it. “I was pretty much involved in everything, from working with the design of the cafe to hiring to sourcing suppliers, establishing product lines, then setting policies and procedures,” she said. “We want the cafe to be able to run itself down the track.”
Nhu and Tam grew up in Springvale and Keysborough so were familiar with Greater Dandenong’s dynamics. She said the menu theme was modern breakfast, from chilli scrambled eggs to black forest French toast. “We want it to be known as one of the best specialty cafes in Dandenong,” she said. “This is the only brunch place in Dandenong at the moment. “We want it to be the best.” Menu specials change every two weeks. “We’re trying to capture that foodie type of audience,” Nhu said. “We want photography food. “Not only does it have to taste good, but look good.” In addition to the all-day breakfast fare, there’s a lunch menu available from 11am to 3pm that includes homemade gnocchi and soft shell crab souvlaki. A display cabinet near the entry features “anything that’s quick to grab and go” made in-store daily, from toasties to salads and fruit. Nhu said the cafe’s look was corporate, professional and fresh. “It’s somewhere where business people can come, have their meetings, do their work, read their papers and feel like they belong,” she said. “They’re not squashed in a corner in the bakery.” Nhu is also focused on making her staff feel welcome. She asked each team member what they wanted to get out of the job and will offer training accordingly. “It’s not about being selfish and trying to keep them at your place,” she said. “No one wants to be in one place forever.” Walker’s Kitchen is open from 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. It will close for a Christmas break on Friday 23 December and reopen on Monday 9 January.
Dishes are modern and filled with flavour. Picture: MELANIE LIU
The design is fresh and bright. 29 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 12 December, 2016
BUSINESS SOUTH-EAST
Innovation reaps cash reward By Casey Neill Five very different Greater Dandenong businesses have been applauded and rewarded for their innovation. Mayor Jim Memeti presented certificates to the recipients of the latest round of Greater Dandenong Business Grants at Dandenong Civic Centre on Tuesday 6 December. Each will receive up to $8000 plus business mentoring and marketing valued at about $2000. SPEE3D is located in Dandenong South and builds 3D printers for production lines. Fortis Adhesives and Coatings in Dandenong South manufactures industrial adhesives and floor coatings while MISCO, also in Dandenong South, fabricates and distributes electrical insulation and switchboard componentry. Not-for-profit, community-based organisation Melba Support Services, in Dandenong, supports people with complex disabilities. In Dandenong South, Freeze Dry Australia is manufacturing freeze-dried treats and meals for pets. Cr Memeti said the grants were designed to promote and strengthen the Greater Dandenong business community, attract investment and stimulate business and employment growth. “We are very fortunate to have such a vibrant and entrepreneurial business community,” he said. “It gives great strength to our city.” He said the council had distributed 12 grants since the program started in 2014. Cr Memeti presented the first grant, which went to Thomas Street, Dandenong, business Young Uncles. “How time flies,” he said, recalling how nervous owners Bert Glinka and Brendan D’Amelio were at the time. They returned for this year’s presentation and shared their story.
Freeze Dry Australia director Daniel Schuetz with Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti. 162042 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
Melba Support Services innovation and development manager David Glazebrook with Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti.
SPEE3D managing director Byron Kennedy.
Fortis Adhesives and Coatings managing director Phillip Arena and wife Yiota.
Greater Dandenong Council senior economic development officer Bill Underwood, centre, with inaugural business grant recipients Brendan D’Amelio and Bert Glinka from Young Uncles.
“I’m also a small business owner, and I actually supply your business,” Cr Memeti told them. Mr Glinka said they used their grant to buy a high-quality coffee machine to meet their strategy of selling great coffee. “As a small business owner, it’s great to get a bucket of money,” he said. “We were financially stretched at that time. “I think we fluked it, and we got it right.” The cafe has gone from strength to strength, as has the duo’s smallgoods business that inspired the eatery.
Mr Glinka said they’d just bought a factory in Dandenong to expand their manufacturing arm. “We couldn’t have considered any other spot,” he said. “The support I’ve been getting is second to none.” He said receiving the grant showed the council had confidence in the business. “That confidence has fuelled us to keep going,” he said. “It’s about keeping your head above water, a lot of the time.
“It’s good to know you have that support behind you.” Mr Glinka encouraged the newest recipients to take up opportunities the council would offer, like small business courses and alerts to opportunities. “It can really challenge what you do day to day and change your course for the better,” he said. The Journal will profile each of the successful recipients in the new year.
Go looking for change or it will come looking for you By Casey Neill SEBN is urging Greater Dandenong’s business community to “be the change” next year. Manager Sandra George announced the 2017 theme for the network at the SEBN Christmas industry breakfast at Bunurong Memorial Park in Dandenong South on Thursday 8 December. She said businesses needed to be on the front foot instead of reacting to change or waiting for it. Robert Bosch Australia president and chairman Gavin Smith also spoke about the need for businesses to be proactive. He joined Bosch in 1990, was appointed president in 2011 and was recently added to the Prime Minister’s taskforce on Industry 4.0 and made chair of the Internet of Things Alliance. Mr Smith told the breakfast that business disruption had never been more of a challenge than it was now. He said that through the Internet of Things - everyday objects having network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data - more than 50 billion things would be connected to the internet by 2022. “That creates a world of opportunities but it also creates a world of pain if you don’t understand it,” Mr Smith said. He said businesses needed to connect their factories to the internet to be competitive, and said they would be excluded if they didn’t. “People are in control of this fourth industrial review,” he said. “You are not alone. We are all in the same situation. “We can’t just sit and wait and hope it will get better. “It won’t.” Mr Smith has helped automotive supplier Bosch to overcome disruptive changes to the sector. “Our manufacturing footprint will never be what it was,” he said. “But that’s a good thing.” He said Bosch was now focused on manufacturing items that couldn’t be made elsewhere. “Our business has changed. It had to change,” he said. “If you put smart people to work and employ 30 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 12 December, 2016
Rhiannon Frankas with her dad and MISCO director Henry Abraham.
Robert Bosch Australia president and chairman Gavin Smith answers questions after his guest speaking spot. new technologies you can do the impossible.” Bergent Marketing Intelligence managing partner and director and the Human Truth’s founder John Berenyi said figuring out what people really wanted was the key to good marketing and customer service. “If you don’t understand what people really want you can’t give it to them, and if you can’t give it to them, someone else will,” he said. Mr Berenyi said prospective customers often didn’t tell companies what they wanted because they didn’t want to, they didn’t know how to, or they didn’t know what they wanted. He said it wasn’t about what something was made from or cost. “It’s what it delivers from an emotional perspective,” he said. “McDonald’s is all about socialising, it’s not about hamburgers.”
In his annual update, Greater Dandenong CEO John Bennie said this year’s introduction of rate-capping had left the council with less revenue to do what it needed to do. “It causes us to be more innovative and look at new and different ways of doing things,” he said. He said VicRoads had indicated that the Dandenong Bypass segment to be built between South Gippsland Highway and the Monash Freeway was the region’s next and highest priority. Mr Bennie said he expected work to start in the next 12 to 18 months. He urged businesses to “rise up and support us in our own advocacy”. “The noise of business is very loud, very strong and very important,” he said. “We need to speak up.”
Mirabel golf is in the swing Greater Dandenong businesses will support the Mirabel Foundation through the annual Take a Swing for Charity. The SEBN golf day will take place at the Sandhurst Club in Skye on Monday 21 February, manager Sandra George announced at the business group’s Christmas industry breakfast at Bunurong in Dandenong South on Thursday 8 December. The event has raised more than $300,000 for charities during its history. Mirabel’s Miranda Purchase was thrilled that the foundation was named as the next recipient. It helps more than 1600 children across Victoria and New South Wales who’ve been abandoned due to their parents’ illicit drug use. Ms Purchase told the breakfast that she started with Mirabel as a youth worker 10 years ago. She recalled collecting four children from their grandparents in Greater Dandenong for a respite weekend in Mt Martha. A five-year-old boy started screaming hysterically as she drove but he was nonverbal, so she had no idea what was wrong. His siblings eventually explained that she’d driven past a street he used to live in with his mum and he feared she was returning him. He’d been found locked in a laundry there with another sibling and had been abused. Ms Purchase said four new families were referred to Mirabel each week and received education, respite and more. “We try to break the damaging cycle of drug addiction,” she said. She said a recent social return on investment report found that every $1 invested in Mirabel returned $6.60 to the community. “These kids live in your area,” she said. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com to get involved with the golf day.
Leng Chaiwatanatorn shows the Whitsunday crew around Springvale's Chua Quan Thanh temple. 161693 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Interfaith tour By Casey Neill Queensland students swapped their classroom for a Dandenong tour to learn about the world’s different faiths. Teacher Jennifer Egan from St Catherine’s Catholic College in Proserpine, in the Whitsunday region, came across the Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network and its tours online. She’d organised a trip to Melbourne so the students could see different places of worship and, as a former Melbourne resident, knew that Dandenong was an ideal destination. “Where our school is located, there is really only Christian churches in our area and no temples, mosques or cathedrals,” Ms Egan said. “The purpose of the tour was for them to learn about other faiths from the people who follow them and to have an opportunity to ask them questions about their beliefs.” The trip was an extension of their study of religion class, in which they learn about the major religious dominations in the world - Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism - and others.
“The subject is all about being open to learning about other traditions, finding similarities and appreciating the differences that exist,” Ms Egan said. On Tuesday 29 November, the group visited Keysborough’s Turkish Islamic Cultural Centre and Mosque and St Stefan Serbian Orthodox Church, Tao temple Chua Quan Thanh in Springvale and Carrum Downs Hindu temple Shri Shiva Vishnu. “The students really enjoyed meeting our hosts and looking around the various places we visited,” Ms Egan said. “They loved hearing the stories behind the teachings and seeing the various icons around the different temples.” Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network development officer Helen Heath said it would have been difficult and costly for Ms Egan to organise a similar tour herself. Next year’s public tours will be held on the second Wednesday of every second month - 12 April, 14 June, 9 August, 11 October and 13 December. The tour costs $25. Email interfaithofficer@interfaithnetwork.org.au or call 8774 7662 or 0421 829 563.
Friends of Refugees' Jinny McGrath, Sri Samy, Greg Wayman, Julie Klok and Alastair Thompson.
Refugees given a hand by friends Friends of Refugees helped more than 2000 people seeking asylum to feel welcome and supported during the past year. The independent not-for-profit organisation held its third annual general meeting at its Leslie Street, Dandenong, drop-in centre on Wednesday 23 November. Since 2013, Friends of Refugees (FOR) has worked as a coalition of volunteers offering support and compassion for people seeking asylum, and refugees. Its aim is to create a positive future for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia. FOR secretary Julie Klok said that during the past year, the group “has done what it can with minimal funding” to help more than 2000 people
seeking asylum feel welcome and supported in the community. She said it provided emergency relief, material aid and food aid; a children’s education program; family literacy programs; bikes; computer recycling; employment and training opportunities; and friendship outreach. “A highlight of the year was the Refugee and Asylum Seeker Awards Recognition (RASRA) held at Melbourne University, where the achievements of refugees and asylum seekers were acknowledged,” Ms Klok said. “FOR will be focusing on employment and training opportunities for people seeking asylum with limited English and skills through our social enterprise activities.”
What’s on Carols in Harmony Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce is hosting this free, family-friendly event. There’ll be candles, Santa and performances from the Greater Dandenong Band, The Workers, Justine Peters, Emma Kate Tobia, and the With One Voice Greater Dandenong Choir. ■ Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 16 December, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Call Amanda on 9768 3283 for more information.
Traditional nativity scene This annual display is now in its 13th year and still growing. Designer, creator and artist Wilson Fernandez has a passion to create the Christmas story. ■ St Elizabeth’s Parish Church, 107 Bakers Road, Dandenong North. Monday 12 December to Friday 13 January. Monday to Friday, 9.45am to 6pm. Saturdays, 7.30pm to 8pm. Sundays 9.30am to 10am, 11.30am to noon and 6.30pm to 7pm. Other times available by appointment. Call 9795 6217 or 0428 927 110.
Carols and carnival This free annual Christian Church Christmas Carols and Carnival will be held in conjunction with We Care Helping Hand, and will include food and toy giveaways. Other attractions will include carnival rides, live music, food stalls and a fireworks finale. ■ Manks Court Reserve, 3 Manks Court, Dandenong North. Sunday 18 December, 3.30pm to 9pm. Call Tracey Henderson on 8791 5222 for more information.
Anatolian Abdal Musa Festival This Melbourne United Alevi Bektashi Community Centre event will celebrate the life of Abdal Musa. There’ll be traditional folk dancing, live bands, raffles, arts and crafts, traditional food, rides and more. ■ Dandenong Park, Pultney Street, Dandenong. Sunday 18 December, 7.30am to 7.30pm. Call Joanne Karakurt on 0418 455 747 for more information. Problem drinkers Al-Anon Family Groups holds weekly meetings for relatives and friends of problem drinkers in Greater Dandenong.
Conversation Circle Dandy-made art showcase
A piece from Anzara Clarke's Fragments from the Schoolhouse project, which are representations of the individuals who were involved in the Laurel Lodge school during the late 1800s. ■ 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.
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. Until Wednesday 21 December, Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturdays, 11am to 3pm. Call 9706 8441.
Christmas helping hand day We Care Community Services will be giving away good quality clothing, food and toys to the needy. 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.
Benga House is hosting the Artist in Residence Showcase Exhibition, with works from artists who spent time creating at Heritage Hill over the past year. There’ll be work from Anzara Clark, Callum Jackson, Brendan Nicholl and Raquel Woods on show. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Wednesday 21 December. Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511 for more information.
Rock, roll and swing Learn to rock and roll or swing dance with this social group. ■ Edinburgh Hall, corner Edinburgh and Dowling streets, Springvale North. Beginners’ rock and roll, Tuesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Intermediate rock and roll and swing, Tuesdays 8.30pm to 10pm. $12 per week. Call Lou Mingaars on 0413 393 345 for more information.
Support for grieving children Rainbows grief and loss support is a small, non-denominational service for children to deal with loss and/or crisis. A qualified, experienced counsellor is available for parents to discuss their children’s concerns. ■ Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. $2 per session. Call 9798 7005 or visit ww.rainbows.org.au for more information.
Support for diabetics The Dandenong and District Diabetic Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Participants share information, have a chat, provide support and meet other people facing the same situation. ■ Room 3, Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Tuesdays, 2pm. Call Lesley Jarutis on 9546 2346 or email lesleyj941@hotmail.com for more information.
Make new friends while practising English in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. ■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursdays during school terms, 6pm to 7.30pm. Low to intermediate English required. No booking required. Tuesdays during school terms, 6pm to 7.30pm. Advanced English and prior assessment and booking required. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff.
Family fun at the library Playing with Lego, chess, puzzles and games together can improve literacy, numeracy, spatial awareness, socially appropriate behaviour and fair play. A parent or carer must accompany children to this free activity. Sessions are not held during school or public holidays. ■ Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturdays, 11am to noon. Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Fridays, 4pm to 5pm. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.
Fusion Theatre This is a company of performers of different abilities based in Dandenong. It started as a drama group in 1997 and now has three performance ensembles. Members collaborate with professional theatre makers to devise theatre performances based on their ideas, stories and imagination. ■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Robinson and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesdays from 10am to noon and 5pm to 7pm. Email jo.raphael@deakin.edu.au or call 0407 301 378 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 mini-trains 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. 31 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 12 December, 2016
SPORT Dandenong - The season so far By Nicholas Creely The Panther is pouncing once more with the Dandenong Cricket Club nearing the Christmas break as heavy favourites for this year’s Premier Cricket premiership. After missing out on finals for three straight years, and enduring some tough and testing soul searching moments, the light is well and truly at the end of the tunnel. Entering the season, newly appointed coach Nick Speak said that the club had a “really young list” that the players “weren’t far off ” and that they can “challenge top six at worst, and club championship top four”. Despite the snickering of others who believed Dandenong was destined for another “nothing” season, Speak and his hungry Panthers have defied the odds and played a stunning first half of the season. No player has really dominated on an individual sense - it’s been a team collective effort that has pushed them to greater heights. But one innings definitely at least warrants a mention. In Round 3 skipper Tom Donnell blasted one of the more astonishing innings ever seen at that level. His unbeaten 114 against Melbourne University in just 62 balls was one of those moments that has sparked the Panthers to continually brutalize their opposition. Then there is the prodigiously talented James Pattinson who, only just two weeks ago, blasted 137 in a Twenty20. Let that sink in. But despite these astonishing individual performances, other members have risen to the level. It can be argued that no other player in the competition this season has improved so dramatically like James Nanopoulos. The all-rounder is having a special first half of the season, knocking out 219 runs with the bat at an average of 43.80. But with the ball, Nanopoulos has already taken 17 wickets at 20.06.
James Nanopoulos has been one of the stars for the Panthers so far this season. 160414_06 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Lincoln Edwards has had a strong start at his To put these statistics into perspective, Nanopoulos had 189 runs at an average of 17.2, new club, including two match-winning halfand 12 wickets at 28.9 at the same stage last sea- centuries, Adam McMaster continues to improve and get quicker with the ball and, despite son.
Sharp end of the season sees Bloods talent flow By Nicholas Creely It’s an exciting time to be at Springvale South with an exciting crop of talent set to take the Bloods to the pointy end of the season. It’s been a tricky first half of the season for the Bloods who, despite not being at their absolute best, still find a way to win. And club skipper and DDCA legend Craig Slocombe believes that the hard work is ahead of the group, is uncertain where they are placed in the bigger picture, but believes there is significant talent. “I always try and pull the top seven or eight and think we may have four of them covered for instance, and if we win those four and win another three from the rest we should play finals,” he said. “It’s hard to know at this stage and we are nowhere near knowing how we are travelling because we have some very hard games after the break which is going to test us, no doubt. “There’s a lot of guys that are a little overdue to start showing their talent and Nathan King got his first 100 this year out at Dingley a couple of games ago - let’s hope he can keep it going - he is a very talented man,” he said. “But also Dylan Quirk is in some serious form with the bat in my opinion, and the way he is batting and his attitude to it all is excellent - he is in for a massive second half of the year, I think.” But arguably the biggest bolter has been the tear-away quick from Sri Lanka Rajith Priyan who is starting to become a force to be reckoned with in the Turf 1 ranks. “This is Rajith’s first year at the club - he made his own way over here from Sri Lanka, I knew virtually nothing about him before he got there - he is just a hardworking, honest swing bowler and, as we saw in the second innings last week, he can certainly hold a bat as well.” 36 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 12 December, 2016
not getting much opportunity with the bat so far, Jacques Augustin is relishing his opportunity with the gloves since crossing over from Fitzroy-Doncaster. And players like Callum Parkinson, who adds a vital professional component, gun batsman Brett Forsyth and young gun Edward Newman round out such a balanced squad. But perhaps the biggest story is the comeback of Australian quick James Pattinson, who has flourished in his return from serious injury setbacks. In his 10 games this season, ‘Patto’ has made 371 runs at 53.00 and with the ball, which he is apparently stronger in, he has taken 6 wickets after only resuming bowling a month ago. In what has been a fairly comprehensive first half of the season, the Panthers have only lost two games, and, at this stage, have won eight and sit atop the ladder. Their grittiest win was arguably in Round 7 when they played Kingston Hawthorn at Walt Galt Reserve. The week prior, the Panthers were stunned when they came to the ground to find the pitch under water, despite the weather being perfect and the sun blazing. They came back the very next week, with just one day to go, and chased down 197 in just 38.1 overs, after the Hawks threatened to bat out the last day. It won’t get easier for the Panthers, who will eventually return back to cricket after the new year with expectation they can take it all the way in 2016/17. There is plenty more cricket left to play and the old adage that ‘cricket is a funny game’ and anything can happen certainly applied, but the Panthers are well and truly placed for a tilt at a premiership, and with it, the respect of the competition.
Under 21s third shield By Nicholas Creely
Rajith Priyan is impressing in his first season for the Bloods. 161142
Picture: GARY SISSONS
The DDCA Under 21s remain undefeated, winning its third Neil Weight Shield match against Box Hill Reporter DCA at Rowley Allen Reserve in Keysborough on Sunday 4 December. In what has been a highly successful campaign for the representative heavyweights, the DDCA is set for another finals series. The DDCA elected to bat, with a series of starts by Liam Hamilton (38) from Springvale South, Darcy Hellriegel (36) from Buckley Ridges, Rob Peat (28) from St Mary’s, Jakob Woinarski (25) from Mordialloc and skipper Jordan Hammond (25) from Hallam-Kalora Park lifting them to 8/178 off their 40 overs - another solid score considering their slow start. But the Box Hill DCA is a notoriously strong batting side having been inside the top four in runs scored this tournament so a solid bowling effort was truly required. With the ball, the DDCA were well served by Josh Dowling from Narre North, who bowled a fine spell to finish with 4/13. The Box Hill DCA finished on 7/172, seven runs short of victory in a thrilling match. Dowling has been highly impressive in the carnival round-robin, leading the wicket tally with seven majors for the DDCA. In a side coached by legendary cricketer Craig Slocombe, the DDCA are well placed for yet another Neil Wright Shield next to its name. The DDCA Under 21s have finished second on the ladder and are expected to tackle Ringwood DCA in the semi-final on 15 January, but the date, venue and opposition is yet to be formally announced.
Sport
Doves in flash signing By Nicholas Creely ‘Flash’ is at the helm - with the Doveton Football Club signing former Melbourne star Aaron Davey as its senior coach for 2017. It was just three weeks ago that Steve O’Brien shocked the South East Football Netball League by departing the club, but now Davey will take over the Doves in what is a major coup. Davey, 33, better known as ‘Flash’, was best remembered as a smooth moving left-footed midfielder who amassed more than 150 games in a career spanning over a decade in the AFL. Highly skilled and dangerous with ball in hand, Davey has built a solid reputation in the SEFNL with Doveton, and was chosen from three candidates by the club to lead them into a new era. In 2009, Davey took out the coveted Keith Truscott Medal, as Melbourne’s Best and Fairest player, and from there battled with lingering injury issues that prevented him from continuing his form. But he has since been impressive in a playing capacity for the Doves, and at just the age of 33, could be in for a long and fruitful coaching career that may eventually land him in the arms of an AFL club. In further news at the Doves, Davey has managed to lure his brother, former Essendon forward Alwyn, to the club, in what is a powerful signing. Retention hasn’t been an issue for the Doves, who recently re-signed Shannon Henwood and Russell Gabriel, along with Sam Raru, Jarrod Boumann and Matt Jamieson. The Doves are already the toast of the town, and are now surely heading into the season with glowing expectations. Doveton will also reel out some fresh faces in the coaches’ box for 2017, with Nathan Wilson taking charge of the U19s and Chris Rodriquez to lead the reserves team.
Narre Warren’s woes continued in its recent Twenty20. 161940_39 Picture: GARY SISSIONS
Night action for Twenty20 By Nicholas Creely
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Good try but Paralympic rugby player missed out By Nicholas Creely Dandenong athlete and Paralympic champion Jayden Warn has narrowly missed out on claiming an award, with the Australian Paralympic Awards held on Thursday 8 December in Sydney. The 22-year-old had been named as a finalist alongside the Australian Wheelchair rugby team for the award Team of the Year - with the sailing team claiming the prestigious award. But regardless of the awards, Warn has been integral in Paralympic sport in the country, helping the Steelers to victory at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games after they defeated Great Britain, Brazil, Canada and Japan to play their rivals, the United States in the gold medal match. In this particular game, no side gained ascendency throughout, and eventually the fourth period buzzer sounded with both teams tied on 49 points. But the Aussie spirit prevailed, ultimately edging out the US 59-58 in a double-overtime thriller and, as a result, became the first team in history
Despite missing out on an award, Jayden Warn had a stellar 2016. Picture: Australian Paralympic Committee. to win consecutive Paralympic gold medals and a world championship in the space of just four years. Warn was particular influential throughout in
what was a highly impressive campaign from him. Chef de Mission of the 2016 Australian Paralympic Team Kate McLoughlin said that Warn, along with his other teammates, should be proud of their achievements throughout 2016. “Wheelchair rugby is one of the most exciting sports to watch at the Paralympic Games, and to see Australia win after such a suspenseful match was one of the highlights of the entire Games. “The Steelers did an amazing job defeating their rivals and the fact that they were able to defend their Paralympic title from London makes the victory so much sweeter.” In some other major awards for the night, Dylan Alcott backed up his Rio gold-medal double by claiming two awards at the ceremony. Alcott was crowned as the Australian Paralympian and Male Paralympian of the Year in Sydney, and comes just a month after claiming Australian tennis’ highest honour, the Newcombe Medal. Runner James Turner claimed Paralympic Rookie of the Year after his record breaking 800 metre performance.
Sprint of speed breakthrough shows Torana’s a star It took two years and seven attempts, but classy New South Wales chaser Star Torana finally broke through at group level in Thursday night’s $36,000 Group 3 Sir John Dillon Memorial at Sandown Park. At 42 months, Star Torana was the oldest chaser in the field and was friendless in the market, sent to the boxes a $28.20 outsider. Despite the lack of support from punters, Star Torana made a clean get away from box six to take up the early running before crossing to the rail out of the home straight. Star Torana led by two lengths down the back with eight time Sandown feature finalist Dundee Osprey in pursuit the pair soon put a gap on the rest of the field. In a thrilling run to the line, Dundee Osprey lunged at the line but couldn’t catch Star Torana who prevailed by a head. It was the second consecutive Sandown Park group final won by a New South Wales greyhound, following Ando’s Mac’s success in last month’s TAB Melbourne Cup.
Handler Kayla-Jane Coleman with Star Torana after her surprise victory at Sandown Park. “She jumped well last week and I think she got a bit lost, she hadn’t been out of the 595m boxes before,” said handler Kayla-Jane Coleman, deputising for her partner Shaun Evans. “I was hoping she could do the same tonight and just keep her foot on the pedal. “When I saw Dundee Osprey two lengths off I
thought she was gone because he is a strong and very classy greyhound but to her credit she’s a very hard dog to get past once she’s on the lure.” First reaching the race track in January 2015, Star Torana had built a solid career over the following 18 months, winning 15 of 41 starts and contesting six group finals. She was slated to retire to the breeding barn in July, but the decision was made to bring her back in to racing. The decision to bring her back has proven to be a good one - since stepping up to the middle distances in October, she is yet to miss a place in six starts and at career start number 51, has finally broken through for her maiden group race success. “She really deserved one (a group race win). She’s been in heaps and heaps of group finals and she really deserved one of those finals for herself and for the owner,” Coleman said. “She’s a really lovely dog that you can’t help but have a real affection for, she always tries her hardest whenever she races.”
DDCA Twenty20 Review Wednesday 30 November saw another action packed night of Twenty20 action in the Dandenong District Cricket Association. In what was the fourth round of the association’s entertaining round robin, Hallam-Kalora Park stole the show making a whopping 2/213 in its clash with Silverton. The Hawks, on the back of Jordan Hammond (85) and Leigh Booth (82 not out), were too strong in the end as Silverton ended on 7/157 at the end of their innings. Beaconsfield continues to be a surprise packet, bowling brilliantly against Narre South before chasing down its lowly 90 in just 13.5 overs. Berwick has just edged out North Dandenong with marquee Maroon Chris Thewlis (76 off 34 balls) stealing the show with half a dozen sixes. The Bears posted 4/159, with Ryan Williamson (52) and UK marquee Callum Parkinson (52 off 29 balls) putting on an 80run partnership, before the Maroons were left just ten runs short, with Ryan Crawford (4/18) bowling the Bears home. Narre North went down in a low-scoring affair to Parkfield, as the North almost defended its low total of 82. But the Bears were just good enough, passing the total at 7/83 off 19 overs, with Josh Dowling bowling two maidens for North. Dandenong West has got the chocolates, defending 121 against Mordialloc. Bulls all-rounder Andrew Harry (50) was in fine touch, and with the ball, marquee player Jackson Fry (2/17) and Peter Atkinson (2/13) were instrumental, as the Bloodhounds were kept to just 7/100. Dingley has knocked over reigning champions Springvale South in an entertaining and high-scoring affair. The Dingoes batted, as marquee Rob Quiney (32) and Matthew Hague (91) batted brilliantly, helping them post 3/163 off their 20 overs. Despite a solid half-century to Dylan Quirk (64 not out), the Bloods fell short by 10 runs, with Brett Forsyth (31) also making runs. Kaushalya Weeraratne’s five-wicket haul has seen Heinz-Southern Districts dismantle Narre Warren by 49 runs. Weeraratne (5/15) was on fire, while with the bat; Michael Davies (59) led from the front, helping the Cobras reach 7/130. The Magpies were bowled out for 81. And finally, Ryan Hendy (40 not out and 5/10) has put in an all-round spectacle, as Fountain Gate defended just 95 against Lynbrook. Round 5 of the T20 competition will be played on Wednesday 14 December, with Buckley Ridges and Dingley set to be the marquee match of the round. 37 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 12 December, 2016
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Bowlers feast as batsmen famine By Nick Creely DDCA REVIEW ROUND 6 - DAY 1 DANDENONG WEST v BERWICK WICKETS for entre’, wickets for main, wickets for dessert - that was all that was on the menu in the highly intriguing clash between the Bulls and the Bears at Greaves Reserve. Perhaps it was inevitable that batting would be tough - it rained all of Wednesday and Thursday, but the expectation for Berwick is that with their star studded batting side, they can put away any side, anywhere. But that was certainly not the case, as Peter Atkinson wound back the clock, taking 5/31 and continuing his stunning season in Turf 1. The writing was on the wall early, as Darren de Souza (0) fell in the first over to Atkinson, and from there, the Bears capitulated, losing six wickets in the space of ten overs to be sitting at a shocking 7/16. In fact, the highest score inside the top seven on the batting list was just 5, as the Bears were utterly clueless. The winless Bulls had their tails up, as Atkinson, and fellow seamer Fred Collins (4/37) tore them apart, with stars Nathan Pilon, Jarrod Armitage and Ryan Crawford all back in the sheds without reaching double-figures. But skipper Jarrod Goodes was once again a shining light, rescuing his side from oblivion with a counter-attacking 33, including two sixes, to lift the Bears to 87 - clearly not enough but at least something to give the bowlers a bit of confidence on a tricky pitch. And it seemed the Bulls were flying, notching up 28 for the first wicket, as the possibility of the season’s biggest upset started to grow legs. But from there, the same issues plagued the Bulls, as Peter Atkinson (8) finally fell, and with the pitch doing plenty, suddenly found themselves in serious trouble, sitting at 5/42 before Jarrod Armitage steamrolled the tail, bowling the Westers out for just 58.
James Wilcock (3/15) was stellar, and after a slow start at his new club, has found his feet, and with plenty of pace. In what was a truly an extraordinary day for statisticians, day one’s total aggregate was 23/191 off 80 overs, with just one player inside the top seven on either side reaching double-figures.
The Bears are already 3/46 in their second dig, with Peter Atkinson (2/7) once again on fire. Other Results Parkfield v Heinz-Southern Districts 276 (M.Davies 73, M.Cox 55, T.Davies 33, M.Aslett 4/55, H.Alles 2/36). Dingley 154 (M.Hague 60, A.Dalby 28,
W.Nicholas 3/17, L.Fletcher 2/36, M.Goodwright 2/44) v Buckley Ridges 0/14. Narre Warren 64 (I.Daniel 5/18, J.Woinarski 3/12) and 4/29 (S.Squires 2/8) v Mordialloc 2/178 (I.Daniel 102*, H.Krishan 36*). North Dandenong v Springvale South (No play).
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VIC PREMIER REVIEW - ROUND 12 - DAY 1 THERE has been very little that has fazed Dandenong in the first-half of this season, but Saturday’s ominous batting performance by Carlton is sure to test the mettle of the Panthers next week. With overcast conditions at Princes Park, the Panthers elected to send the Blues in to face the music, and with an in-form bowling attack comprising of James Pattinson, Justin Butterfield and Adam McMaster, it seemed they would simply be too strong. And the decision was an inspiring one, as rising quick McMaster snared the dangerous Mark Phelan (10) cheaply, and then skipper Lachlan McKenna (7) and Tom Smyth (14) fell soon after to leave the Blues sitting at 3/73. But that’s where things went pear-shaped - the Blues impressive middle-order got their act together quick, and started to find the gaps. It all then started to get away from the Panthers, who for the first time this season looked on
For the first time this season, the Panthers were placed under real pressure. 161782 Picture: ROB CAREW the back foot and without answers. Nicholas Ross and Tom Beaton (67) put on an entertaining 134-run partnership, and before the Panthers knew it, the Blues were well over 200 and setting themselves for a hefty total. Ross was particularly sensational, notching a wonderfully complied 130 not-out, often toying
with a Panthers bowling unit that all of a sudden looked lackluster. McMaster (3/79) continued his strong last month with the ball, while James Nanopoulos (2/67), Peter Cassidy (1/48) and Pattinson (1/25) toiled hard. The Blues finished on 7/351 off 96 overs, with Donovan Pell (56) also scoring an impressive half-century. But next week is sure to be a spectacle - with the Panthers needing to chase down their highest score of the season to keep their foothold on the top of the ladder. But with a batting side comprising of Brett Forsyth, Tom Donnell, James Pattinson and Lincoln Edwards, the Panthers will go in with the confidence that has seen them blitz the competition to date. If there was ever a time and a place to prove their premiership credentials, next Saturday at Princes Park could be potentially season defining for the Panthers.
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MOTORING Mazda is fighting for top spot By Alistair Kennedy MAZDA has been enjoying steady growth over the past decade on the Australian new vehicle market overtaking both Holden and Ford on its way to currently sitting second in the overall sales hierarchy behind Toyota. The star performer throughout this period has been the Mazda3 small hatch and sedan which has been having a ding-gong battle with Toyota Corolla for top spot, initially in its category but in the past few years as Australia’s overall biggestseller. Now into its third generation, launched here in January 2014, the Mazda3 first went on sale in Australia in April 2004, replacing the popular Mazda 323. In a very clever marketing move this new simplified naming format ensures that the word ‘Mazda’ is effectively used in every reference to the car. Mazda3 was given a refresher in July 2016 including a mild facelift together with changes to the steering and suspension systems and additional safety equipment. The exterior changes include a re-designed grille and wing with slimmer headlights that are either halogen or LED headlamps depending on the model. LED foglamps are standard on all models above the entry level Neo. Inside, there are changes to the decorative areas of the trim while the side ‘wings’ on the touchscreen display panel are a larger and easier to read. There’s good interior space front and rear. Boot capacity is 408 litres. There are six Mazda3 variants, each available in either five-door hatchback or four-door sedan bodies. In ascending price order they are Neo, Maxx, Touring, SP25; SP25 GT and SP25 Astina.
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