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He’s all business By Casey Neill The Greater Dandenong business community had a bumper 2016 and made an impression with its passion, dedication and innovation. And with a hand in it all was James ‘Jamie’ Sturgess. The Journal has selected the Macpherson Kelley Lawyers’ Victorian managing director as its Person of the Year for 2016. He’d be the first to rightly point out that he wasn’t alone in his efforts to further business in the region, but the Journal felt the year marked a culmination of the work he started as a freshfaced lawyer in 1986. From the Premier Regional Business Awards (PRBA) finale to the Smart Manufacturing ’16 event, a Victorian Parliament showcase, The Doveton Project and SEBN events, he was a hard man to avoid in 2016. Mr Sturgess was inducted to the Greater Dandenong Hall of Fame at the 13 April gala dinner to celebrate the PRBA’s 25th and final year. SEBN manager Sandra George read a message on Jayco founder Gerry Ryan’s behalf, telling Jamie that the honour was well-deserved. “Your intelligence, drive and passionate promotion of Dandenong has made this great city a desirable place for businesses to operate and thrive,” she said. Mr Sturgess was studying at Monash University when the opportunity to work for Dandenongborn Macpherson and Kelley came up. “I played football for the Monash University Blues and one of the partners here also played,” he said. “He was snowed under with work and said to me one day: ‘Is there any chance you can come and work for us?’” He had to spend five weeks in his hometown of Sale before joining the firm. “Carting hay was my major earner for the year. I’d already committed to it,” he said. In 1990, Australia was going through the “recession it had to have” and Dandenong community leaders gathered. “I had no idea as I left that meeting that I would be given the pleasure of being integrally involved with the PRBA on an intimate basis for most of the next 25 years,” Mr Sturgess said. They’d come up with a vision to highlight businesses in the region through an awards program, which involved more than 6000 people over the years. At the PRBA finale Mr Sturgess launched The Doveton Project - a push to tackle unemployment in the suburb, which was more than three times
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Jamie Sturgess in full flight at the final Premier Regional Business Awards. 152843 the national average at 12 per cent. “If some of the people in this room employed some of the people in that Doveton area ... ” he said. A SEBN industry breakfast on 3 May themed Tap into the Talent continued the push, with help from businessman, philanthropist and 2011 Australian of the Year Simon McKeon. At a Rotary business breakfast in Dandenong on 16 November, with Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams he reiterated the Doveton “call to arms” and revealed he’d practiced what he preached and employed three Doveton residents at M and K. Mr Sturgess was the inaugural chairman of the C4D, which hosted a regional manufactur-
ing showcase in Parliament House on 22 and 23 March and launched a three-year strategic agenda. C4D also held the Smart Manufacturing ’16 Dandenong and South East Melbourne on Show on 17 May, which included an expo, symposia and cocktail reception. In December Mr Sturgess spoke about new rules for the Federal Government’s $57 billion procurement fund, and the opportunity for Greater Dandenong manufacturers if the Australian-made focus progressed to effective policy. “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.
Picture: ROB CAREW Mr Sturgess has been a South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) board member, and each year MCs the SEBN and South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN) Lunch with the Winners event, which exposes high school students to different career pathways. For the first time, the Journal put out a call for nominations on its Facebook page and received several suggestions. Honourable mentions go to retired Greater Dandenong councillor John Kelly, Avocare’s Trish Keilty, Olympian Heming Hu, the late Eric Mitchell, and Dandenong and District Historical Society.
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What made news in 2016. . . By Casey Neill ABBOTTS ROAD The Dandenong South thoroughfare made headlines throughout the year, good and bad. It all started in February with businesses fuming over shock plans to close the road at the railway crossing to remove the deadly intersection. “This would close my business,” Arco restaurant director Lindsay Bull said. He received overwhelming support from 40plus business representatives when he slammed the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) plan at a heated drop-in information session at AW Bell on 25 February. LXRA did not put forward any alternative plans, but Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said there were other options on the table. “The LXRA has mucked this up,” she said. On 23 May she announced that the closure was no longer in the mix, and on 23 September the Journal reported that there would be a rail bridge over Abbotts Road from 2019. The $5.5 million Abbotts Road duplication between Park Drive and Remington Drive and the Eumemmering Creek bridge officially opened on 6 September. A new bus service started running between Lynbrook Railway Station and Dandenong Railway Station via Abbotts Road on 13 November. Ms Williams said the route would “help get people to where the jobs are and also helps businesses to secure the skilled workforce they need”. FOND FAREWELLS Death is a part of life, but losing so many wellknown and loved Greater Dandenong figures in one year was unusual and heart-breaking. Cornerstone Contact Centre co-ordinator Pastor Don Cameron died on 13 March following a six-week battle with aggressive cancer. He discovered Cornerstone in 1991 as a “brand-new Christian” before it even opened its doors and was there until he died. Springvale Rise Primary School lost revolu-
Lindsay Bull at the Abbotts Road level crossing. 150746 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS tionary principal Annette Hilton on 6 May following an 11-month illness. Assistant principal and her colleague of 11 years Gary Tippet said “the school and the teaching fraternity lost an innovative educational visionary, a beautiful person and a champion of the under-privileged whose energy and commitment knew no bounds”. The former City of Springvale’s last mayor Eric Mitchell died on Saturday 18 June after a brief illness, aged 88. Mr Mitchell was a City of Springvale councillor, the Westall Primary School principal and Noble Park English Language School council member. His widow Merle is well-known for her work with the Enterprise Migrant Hostel history project. John Edward ‘Jack’ Johnson died on 25 June, aged 87. Since October 2014 the Journal has published a weekly column from his account of life in Dan-
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denong, When The Clock Strikes. Son Brendan said Jack was a “great storyteller” and that his memory was “something to behold and admire”. Dandenong Retail Traders’ Association founding president and horse racing writer Roy Aspinall died on 3 September following a long health battle. He regularly wrote racing columns for the Journal, about Sandown Racecourse in particular, and his final piece ran in November. Life-long Noble Park resident and artist Fred Woodman died on 16 September, aged 88. The Noble Park Community Art Show will create a lasting tribute to their founding member. SKYRAIL Early community reaction to the State Government’s skyrail project to remove Noble Park’s three level crossings was “dreadful”, Greater Dandenong Councillor Roz Blades said in February. The Labor Party member said the community preferred rail-under-road grade separations at
Corrigan, Heatherton and Chandler roads, and didn’t feel properly consulted prior to the project’s announcement. The State Government said the project would build a 2.7 kilometre elevated viaduct over the Noble Park intersections, creating public open space beneath the line and less rail noise at street level. But protesters made a stand at Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) public meetings and signed petitions, saying the “ghastly structure” would ruin neighbourhood amenity. The State Government approved the sky rail real in April and work on removing the level crossings started within weeks. News that dozens of historic river redgums on Mons Parade between Heatherton Road and Briggs Crescent would make way for the project left the community reeling in August. Councillors said the LXRA blindsided them with the revelation just days before they removed the trees.
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DANDENONG MARKET TURNS 150 The market kicked off its 150th birthday festivities on 13 September by launching the Dandenong Market: Celebrating 150 Years book and opening Rosling Lane, a 20-metre historical mural. The book and the wall - named after early market auctioneer Thomas Rosling - documented significant moments in the market’s history using photographs and records. More than 28,000 people flocked to the market for a birthday bash on 16 October, enjoying food, rides, entertainment and more. Artist Anne Ross unveiled her abstract, lifesized bronze figure M is for Market on 4 November, bringing the celebrations to a close. “We’re anticipating that it will engage a very broad demographic of market visitors, regardless of age, race and religion,” market chairwoman Julie Busch said. “Market Square receives over 100,000 visitors every week and was the perfect site for a bold and iconic artwork to celebrate our 150th birthday.” SEEING RED OVER RED LIGHT CAMERA The Journal published concerns about the red light camera monitoring the right turn into Cheltenham Road from Springvale Road in Keysborough in September. Lighthouse Christian Church and College Minister and president Richard Warner also questioned the light sequence after receiving several fines. “There isn’t enough time to turn right,” he said. “One more second on the right-hand green light is all that is needed to make things reasonable.” The camera triggered more than 900 infringement notices between April and June this year, the sixth highest in the state. After the Journal published several more complaints, Road Safety Camera Commissioner John
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Voyage vowed to check for “a systematic problem” with the camera and called for drivers to contact him with their infringement notice. “I will see what I can find in relation to each one,” he said. “I want to ascertain whether there is a collection of evidence of a systemic problem.” The Journal will continue to follow the issue. SPRINGVALE BANK FIRE The chaos that unfolded at the Springvale Road Commonwealth Bank on 18 November was beamed across the state and beyond. Rohingya asylum seeker Nur Islam, 21, injured more than 20 people - six critically - when he allegedly set himself and the building alight. Australian Burmese Rohingya Organisation (ABRO) founder and spokesman Habib told the Journal his community was reeling and warned that a similar cry for help could happen unless the Immigration Department made changes. “They leave the people in the community for three, four, five years. The Immigration Department has to finalise the cases in a timely manner,” he said. Faces completely covered in soot greeted paramedic Claire Osborn at the scene. “This would be the largest scene that I’ve attended in my career so far,” she said. “All scenes like that with many people around can be quite confronting, and knowing where to start is difficult sometimes when there are so many people looking for your help.” Members of the public rallied to assist emergency service crews. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS City of Greater Dandenong welcomed new councillors Tim Dark and Zaynoun Melhem to the fold following the 22 October local government elections - but not without drama. “The new council may be in for some interesting times,” ousted councillor Peter Brown declared.
And the former Paperbark Ward representative seemed determined to ensure that was the case. He fired off a series of inflammatory emails after the Victorian Electoral Commission announced the final results, slamming his replacement Cr Dark over homophobic and sexist comments he made in 2013, alleging Cr Dark set up a fake email account in Cr Roz Blades’ name, and claiming unsuccessful candidate Rhonda Tannous was not eligible to run. Forty-three candidates contested the four Greater Dandenong wards. John Kelly, a 25-year councillor, was not among them. “I think it’s probably someone else’s turn now,” he said. The community heaped praise and thanks on Mr Kelly following his retirement announcement. CAR PARKING From central Dandenong to Springvale to Noble Park, parking issues were never far from the Journal pages in 2016. In June, Greater Dandenong Councillor Roz Blades said a parking boost should feature in the Noble Park level crossing removal project and suggested a multi-deck car park and new bus terminus. But then-Cr Peter Brown said Greyhounds Entertainment and Sandown Racecourse could provide opportunities for parking five minutes up the road and he doubted that Noble Park residents would support “a concrete and steel multilevel parking station where parkland should be, slap-bang in the middle of Noble Park’s activity centre”. An irate Cr Brown stormed out of the 8 August council meeting after losing his motion to close the free Dandenong Civic Centre basement car park to the public. He told the 26 September meeting that critical infrastructure was at risk while the car park re-
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compartment. In Popal’s pockets was a small amount of ice, digital scales and $2020 cash, police alleged. After being charged with a petrol drive-off and cigarettes theft at a Clayton South servo on 5 August, Popal told police “I don’t answer questions�. Popal’s lawyer said the accused, who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis, had recently deteriorated after a break-up with his partner of five years. He had been kicked out of his parents’ home after failing to undergo “appropriate treatment�, the lawyer said. “He has significant mental health issues and drug issues which he instructs he is now willing to deal with.� Magistrate Pauline Spencer said on 9 January that Popal faced a four-month jail term for trafficking and dangerous driving, followed by a community corrections order - if he pleaded guilty. She said she needed to find out more about Popal’s underlying mental health - whether it was affected by schizophrenia or a drug-induced psychosis. Popal, who had spent the past 11 days in remand, did not accept the sentence indication. His lawyer told the court Popal would apply for bail, but Ms Spencer said it was “highly unlikely� she would grant the application without a treatment plan for Popal. “It’s a lot of drugs you’ve been found with.�
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Stabbing pain By Cam Lucadou-Wells Police have released images as part of an investigation into the stabbing of a Berwick man in Noble Park in October. The 24-year-old sustained life-threatening injuries after being stabbed several times walking to a party with four friends in Ian Street on Saturday 1 October about 4am. The group were approached and threatened by two males, who got out of a 1998 dark-coloured Holden Commodore sedan with silver rims. One of the males was armed with a knife. During an altercation, the victim was stabbed to the abdomen and upper leg. He has since been released from hospital. The attackers fled on foot along Mons Parade and drove off in the Commodore. They were described as of African appearance and in their twenties. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives have released an image of a man they believe can assist with their investigation. A photo of a Commodore believed to be similar to the car involved in the attack has also been released. Police have appealed for help from the large group of witnesses to the attack as well as for an anonymous Crime Stoppers caller, who provided information, to call them back. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Burglars stole wallets, car keys and a phone off a coffee table as two victims slept in the lounge room of a Dandenong house early on Christmas Eve. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives say the intruders fled from the Carlton Road home after one of the victims woke up and called out about 2am. The intruders were seen driving away in an allegedly stolen 2002 silver Holden Astra sedan,
which was involved in a crash in Endeavour Hills later that morning. Three males described as African in appearance were seen running from the car after it crashed at a roundabout on James Cook and Daniel Solander drives in Endeavour Hills about 3am. One of the males was allegedly wearing a white jacket. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Dishonoured by male violence By Cam Lucadou-Wells
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Lunch wishes come true by cheque A footy grand final lunch raised $12,000 for charity, thanks to Greater Dandenong businesses. More than 200 guests attended the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce’s 15th Grand Final Charity Lunch at Sandhurst Club on 28 September. On Wednesday 14 December chamber vice president Roy Sanderson presented a cheque for $3000 to Caroline Chisholm Education Founda-
tion’s Gill Wolstenholme to help people experiencing hardship to access education. He handed Make-A-Wish Australia’s Lawrie Leeman a $9000 cheque to grant wishes to children aged three to 18 who have a life-threatening medical condition. Mr Leeman said the lunch had already raised $74,000 for the foundation over the past seven years.
A judge has told a Dandenong family violence victim not to blame herself after she was bashed during an argument over how to remove ice blocks from an ice tray. The wife refused to submit a victim impact statement against her abusive husband of 15 years, telling Dandenong Magistrates’ Court she played a part in the dispute. “There is never any fault on the victim of family violence,” Ms Spencer told the victim on 9 January. “There is never any justification for someone using violence against a wife.” Three days earlier, an argument started after the man told the victim she was not taking ice out of the ice tray properly. The accused struck her with an open hand multiple times, causing bruising and swelling to her face, police told the court. In an attempt to stop the man, the victim tried to strangle him. The man wrenched back the woman’s hand, causing her extreme pain. The couple’s four children stepped in to stop the assault; one of the daughters had been assaulted by the accused last year resulting in an intervention order, the court heard. The accused pleaded guilty to recklessly causing injury and contravening the daughter’s inter-
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vention order by committing family violence in front of her. Ms Spencer said the children would be permanently harmed by witnessing the assault, and the man had “dishonoured” himself as a person, husband and father. “It’s a fundamental right of everyone that they feel safe in their own home,” Ms Spencer told the accused. “A relationship is a trust between people, a sacred trust, and you have failed to keep (your wife) safe.” She noted the man - who arrived with his family as a refugee two years ago - had been remanded in custody for three days as a result of the incident. The man was placed on a community corrections order with community work and programs to stop his re-offending. He was served an intervention order not to go within 100 metres of the family home.
Body find deemed ‘not suspicious’ By Victoria Stone-Meadows Police are not treating the death of a man found in Dandenong North as suspicious, after an examination of the body. The man’s body was found on Saturday 7 January in the backyard of a property on Taurus Avenue shortly after 8pm.
Roy Sanderson presents a cheque to Make-A-Wish Australia volunteer Lawrie Leeman.
Emergency services were called to the property where the yet to be formally identified body was found. Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives will prepare a report for the coroner but do not believe the man’s death was the result of foul play.
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18 January 1917 Accidents On Saturday, an accident befell Mr Newman, a farmer residing at Hammond Road while engaged in carting hay on the farm. It appears that Newman was riding on the top of a load of hay when he fell to the ground and sustained serious injuries. Dr Taylor was sent for, and after examinations ordered the man’s removal to the Melbourne hospital. As Dandenong Railway Station was not reached until shortly after the 2.30 train had left for the city, it was decided to proceed by motor car to Oakleigh and continue the journey from there by rail. On Saturday evening, word was received from the hospital authorities, intimating that the patient was in a serious condition.
12 January 1967 Flying squad pounces on youth brawl A police flying squad from Springvale pounced on 50 or more youths and girls who were brawling outside a Lyndale dance hall, according to evidence in Dandenong Court this week. Police witnesses said that in a series of scrimmages with youths and girls, one policeman was felled and kicked about the body, and another had the back of his shirt torn out. Trevor John Williams (19) of Curtin Crescent, Dandenong, faces five charges having assaulted First Constable Max Read of Springvale and First Constable Anthony Shiels by kicking. First Constable Max Read told the court that with other police he responded to a call from a dance hall in Lyndale at 11pm on December
30, 1966. “As we approached the hall we found a large group of youths and girls fighting. “A young policeman was being assaulted and as we approached, the crowd dispersed into smaller groups at the back of the hall. “In Curtain Crescent I saw more than 30 youths and girls fighting. “I pulled the first two apart then moved into the group to break up the fighting. “I was knocked to the ground, kicked in the back from some of the youths. “As I scrambled to my feet, Williams tried to kick me in the face. “I put up my arm to protect my face, other youths were coming at me, Williams then kicked me in the groin.”
20 years ago 20 January 1997 MP’s visit anger Confirmation that Senator Pauline Hanson
will visit Dandenong was met last week with anger and dismay by the South Eastern Region Migrant Resource Centre. The centre’s director Mr Ross Barnett said: “We don’t need those who express racist views based on ignorance and fear coming here.”
5 years ago 16 January 2012 Tough times “Mary” (not her real name) can’t believe the high cost of state schooling in Victoria. She sought assistance from Dandenong Community Advisory Bureau to help with her family’s back-to-school cost of more than $2200 for fees, text books and uniforms. “We live on one full-time wage of $550 per week with some government assistance,” she said. “How do people manage?”
Explorers of creek and bridge The late Jack Johnson was the author of When The Clock Strikes, a fascinating account of growing up in Dandenong, his years tending to the city’s pipes and drains as a plumber and bringing up a family with wife Frances in their beloved home in Macpherson Street. We explored the small Dandenong Creek from the old wooden bridge at McCrae Street out past the wooden Hammond Road bridge and along to where Mile Creek entered Dandenong Creek, just past what today is called Centre Kirkham Road. We were a bunch of kids living in Dandenong during the Great Depression. We explored all the creeks in the area including Mile Creek up to the junction of Yarraman Creek and the railway line. Yarraman Creek today has almost disappeared. But when we explored Mile Creek in the area that is now the Greaves Reserve showground and the areas of Yarraman Creek to Heatherton Road, Princes Highway and Oakwood Park, with the exception of a few farmhouses there were almost no
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They were different from the first handmade bricks of the Dandenong Creek area of McCrae and Pultney Streets, which had flat surfaces top and bottom and no brand with the exception of the accidental animal or bird print made when the bricks were air-drying before baking. Some bricks had a thumb print which was a tally mark, as I think some workers were on piecework which meant they were paid per 100 for the bricks they made. That flat-surfaced brick was the same type as the many hundreds of thousands of bricks produced by Centennial Brick Works in Railway Parade between 1881 and 1911. The holes from which the clay for these bricks was excavated were on the banks of Mile Creek and on the part of Yarraman Park farm, which is now known as Greaves Reserve. The boundaries of Yarraman Park homestead were the Princes Highway, Heatherton Road, and I think Corrigan Road area, and down past Kirkham Road West, somewhere near where the
Mile Creek - which ran almost diagonally through the property - entered the Dandenong Creek. I am not sure where the other boundary was; only that Yarraman Park took in most of what today is the area of Noble Park. After high-density housing took place and an extra station was needed between Dandenong and Noble Park, Yarraman Station was built and it took its name from the property. It had been a working farm for 30 years before the Gippsland Railway went through the property to Dandenong in 1879. Today, the whole area we explored 75 years ago is covered by bitumen and buildings. The land now exists beneath and in the shadows of bridges and interchanges. Sadly one of the last remaining redgums that we played beneath as children, and which predated Dandenong’s settlement by centuries, had to give way to this mammoth construction.
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OFFICER PARK TO OPEN THE highly anticipated neighbourhood park at Timbertop Estate, Officer is set to open this month so residents can enjoy it in the warmer weather. Hicks Reserve, named after the former owners of the land, commenced construction earlier this year and is now near completion with the official ribbon cutting to take place on Friday 20 January at 10am. From the 1800s Timbertop’s land was farmed by the Hicks family, who were early pioneers in the Officer area. The land was used for dairy farming, apple orchards and beef cattle. In 2003 Parklea purchased the land from the Hicks family, with Timbertop Estate launching in 2012. Timbertop is now home to around 700 people, with over 250 homes occupied. Members of the Hicks family will be the guests of honour at the opening ceremony. 2 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 16 January, 2017
Cardinia Shire Mayor, Cr Brett Owen will perform the official ribbon cutting. Other local MPs and Cardinia Shire councillors will also be in attendance. Hicks Reserve is two hectares in size and is located in the heart of Timbertop, on the corner of Timbertop Boulevard and Goldsborough Drive. It includes beautiful walking tracks with native planting, a lookout area, playground and giant slide for the kids, barbecue facilities and picnic area, and a large kickabout area. Local residents have eagerly awaited the opening of the park, which will be one of several planned for the estate. The park is just another reason people are making the move to Timbertop’s beautiful, familyfriendly community. Find out more at timbertopestate.com. au Connecting people and communities DJ
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CRANBOURNE WEST Will four bedrooms plus a study do? Approximately 45 squares in total and only four years young, modern but with quality fixtures, features and character throughout, extensive bamboo flooring, great chef's kitchen with five burner stainless steel cooker, 40mm Caesarstone benches, dishwasher and butler’s pantry. Three zoned indoor living areas separate lounge, plus private cinema and a large rumpus room with wet bar, ducted heating zoned evaporative cooling and Coonara ensure year-round comfort. Outdoors this home is quite magnificent, a virtual oasis and the generous 840 square metre block is maximised with superb alfresco living areas, (merbau decked) and a stunning saltwater solar heated inground pool. There's a separate heated spa, exposed aggregate and two Balinese hut covered areas, “book your holidays here" 2.5 car sized garage, Ranfurlie Golf Course a short putt away, (your neighbour) new school opening 2017, new shopping centre and easy access to freeways. There are many more features not listed that only a personal inspection will reveal.
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31 Illawarra Crescent DANDENONG NORTH
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41/63 James Street DANDENONG
25 Ellendale Road NOBLE PARK
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59 Ann Street DANDENONG
19 Blamey Street NOBLE PARK
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Master bedroom on ground loor w/ensuite Expansive open plan living Multiple formal/informal living zones Well appointed kitchen w/ SS appliances Theatre room /integrated speaker system Generously sized upper level retreat 3-zone refrigerated cooling Ducted heating Double garage w/ remote access 42sq/490m2 (approx)
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ATTRACTIVE BV IN POPULAR AREA This rendered 3 bedroom home is great value. Offers spacious lounge with gas heater & air conditioning in lounge, adjacent to dining with air conditioner & cupboard packed kitchen. Hardwood loor under carpets. Lots of potential here for the astute buyer. A huge garage at the rear of the property and ample garden for kids to play. Hurry to inspect, make the New Year a good year.
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19 Burrows Avenue Dandenong This family home rests upon 760m2 approx of land. Featuring four generous bedrooms and a family bathroom which is complimented outside by an exceptionally large rear garden, covered pergola, double garage and ample off street parking. Other comforts include a gas heater and split system cooling.
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Sat 11th Feb at 1pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $570,000+ By appointment Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303
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Sat 18th Feb at 1pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $550,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 12-12.30pm Jerome Mulholland 0401 060 804
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FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY CORNER Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 18th Feb at 12pm 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $600,000+ Saturday 11-11.30am Ben Luu 0414 288 763
DEVELOPMENT SITE (690m2 approx) WITH 2 HOMES. SUITABLE FOR INVESTMENT OR IN LAW ACCOMMODATION Main home has been fully renovated and is set amongst a tropical garden featuring a large water feature & bridge leading from large garage to covered patio. Offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 3 toilets, modern kitchen & huge open design dining & lounge. Also features heated spa & equipped gym. Separate 2 bed home with own entrance is currently let & is perfect for investment
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97 Gladstone Road Dandenong CHARACTER PACKED HOMESTEAD WITH LOTS OF OPTIONS Set on a 917m2 corner with huge exposure, this enormous home offers 5 bedrooms, modern bathroom plus 2nd shower & toilet in laundry. Large modern kitchen with commercial gas cooker, adjacent dining opens to massive living room with cathedral ceilings. Features high ceilings, original timber loors, comfort of ducted heating & ducted cooling. Separate self contained 1 bed unit plus extra studio or ofice. Suit child minding centre, rooming house or professional rooms (STP). Rare opportunity.
1/33-35 Childers Street Mentone DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS INCREDIBLE Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 25th Feb at 12pm 10% dep-bal 60/90 days $600,000+ Saturday 10-10.30am Ben Luu 0414 288 763
OPPORTUNITY This beautifully positioned apartment may be what you have been looking for. Sure to suit any keen investor or 1st home buyer looking for their next big thing. Comprising 2 large brs with master boasting WIR & full ensuite, spacious & light illed open plan living & dining area. Kitchen is well equipped with S/S appliances including DW & microwave & has beautiful stone benchtops. Added advantage of extra large fully covered balcony & fully secure underground carport & intercom.
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Nestled in a quiet street in Central Dandenong within a short walk to the Dandenong Plaza and Market, this family home is a delight to inspect. It offers spacious formal lounge and three large bedrooms (two with built in robes) off the entrance hallway, tastefully renovated kitchen with quality appliances including dishwasher and an abundance of cupboard space, dining area, study, renovated family bathroom and a large sunroom offering a second living area. Other notable features include ducted heating, quality window furnishings, polished floorboards, downlights and quality tiling. Externally an undercover entertainment area, single garage leading to a carport and a large garden adorns the property that is on a large allotment. QUIET, CENTRAL LOCATION!
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13 is a three bedroom home with floating floors, security, split system cooling and ducted heating. 13A is a two bedroom home with lock up garage, split system cooling and separate kitchen. Both have plenty of parking and ample rear courtyards. Located close to schools, shops, transport and more!
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For Sale: $590,000 plus buyers oPeN: Wed 6:00pm to 6:30pm & Sat 12:30pm to 1:00pm
16 HoPKiNS Street
BIG FAMILY HOME/DEVELOPMENT SITE (STCA)!
These near new apartments are now on the market and are available either with existing tenants or vacant possession if you want to move in. Many of these return in excess of 5% so the tenant pays your loan! Features stainless steel appliances to kitchen, split system air conditioning, walk out balcony for those warm summer nights, secure underground car parking and so much more! Located in Central Dandenong with easy access to the iconic Dandenong Market, Plaza, schools, Tafe, transport and more! 100% FINANCE AVAILABLE (T.A.P.)
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For Sale: Priced from: 1 b/r $280,000, 2 b/r $295,000 oPeN: Wed 3:20pm to 3:40pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:30am
9a Camellia Court
BETTER THAN NEW!
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. INSPECT & BE IMPRESSED!
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).
For Sale: $600,000 plus buyers oPeN: Wed 5:20pm to 5:40pm & Sat 11:40am to 12:00pm
132 Herbert Street
THE TIME FOR RENEWAL IS HERE!
This house has gone by its use by date and is in need of a major renovation or push it over and start again. Being ideal development site for multi unit/townhouses (STCA), this property is all about the land. Fantastic location close to CBD, Plaza, Dandenong Market, transport, schools and more. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SMART DEVELOPER!
For Sale: $350,000 to $380,000 oPeN: Wed 5:00pm to 5:15pm & Sat 2:00pm to 2:20pm
For Sale: offers over $640,000 oPeN: Sat 2:00pm to 2:20pm
Doveton
Dandenong
Dandenong
HIGH ON THE HILL!
FANTASTIC TWO BEDROOM UNIT!
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY!
9 Camellia Court
4/1370 Heatherton road
Three bedroom home in a quiet court location is close to shops, schools and transport. Features large lounge, polished floorboards, separate kitchen/meals area, gas ducted heating, gas hot water, double carport and fenced yard area. Fantastic views over the town! Rented at $280.00 per week or Vacant Possession available.
For Sale: $320,000 to $340,000 oPeN: Wed 4:45-5:00pm & Sat 1:40-2:00pm
Well presented unit is currently rented until June, 2017. 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.
For Sale: offers over $330,000 oPeN: Wed 4:00-4:20pm & Sat 11:40-12:00am
Dandenong
1 Jolly Street
10/7 Keys 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: Sat 11:00am to 11:20am
A WISE INVESTMENT!
This very neat and tidy first floor apartment is located right in the heart of town. Featuring two good size bedroom with built in robes, a large lounge with a separate kitchen, designated covered car parking with dual stairway access. Available with existing tenants or Vacant Possession. SELL THE CAR!
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Dandenong 4 Cornelius Street
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Dandenong 10/9 King Street
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Saturday 4 February at 11:30am • Approx 650m2 in high density zoning • Multi-unit development (STP) • Tenanted with a lease until October 2017
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KEYSBOROUGH Indulge in this stylish and flawless double storey entertainer. The floor plan is designed as a family home with four robed bedrooms and study upon entry. As you enter through the home, downstairs is a formal living room, powder room and laundry then continue through to the open plan meals, kitchen and family domain, both of which open out to the alfresco entertaining area. The kitchen is striking, a real centre of the home finished with a combination of dark and light colour palette, stainless steel appliances, kitchen window and island bench ideal for a breakfast bar. Upstairs is a leisure retreat, ideal for the children and alongside the bedrooms which are accommodated with a full family bathroom and separate toilet. The master is then complete with an ensuite and walk-in robe. The home is equipped with a combination of floating timber flooring, plush carpet and a neutral colour tiling, plus ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, shutters and a security system.
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DOVETON Styled For The Times - Auction: Sat 4th Feb at 12:00pm Recently renovated, this stylish 3 bedroom property offers an excellent opportunity for both 1st Home Buyers and Investors alike. Feat. an open floorplan with 2 designated living areas designed around the central kitchen, entertaining will be a breeze. Updated bathroom, ducted heating and air conditioning, timber venetians, security roller shutters, alfresco entertaining, single remote garage & 2 toilets are just some of the added bonuses this property offers. 130 Paperbark Street By Appointment Andre 0414 447 199 or Sally 0459 248 414
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If you’ve been dreaming of a tree change but don’t want the hassle of large acreage, then look no further. This family home offers space, picturesque views and located only minutes from town. This detailed family home sits proudly amongst beautiful gardens that is the centre piece of the 3000m2 where a relaxed rural lifestyle is guaranteed. The home boasts 4 brms, including main with ensuite, large robes and study, formal & family living areas with stunning outlook over the surrounding rolling hills. The double sided fire place sets the scene for the cold winter days and the split system heating and cooling has summer covered. The north facing deck makes it a delight to entertaining and enjoying the magic sunset from your very own piece of paradise.
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CLOSE TO THE ACTION 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.
BAR RAISED TO TAKE THIS 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. DJ
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Bianca Butters, Jann Binder, Jess Djalikian and Jennifer Sikorski at Sims and Finn Chiropractic in Dandenong with handbags of items collected for disadvantaged women. 163597 Picture: GARY SISSONS
Path of dignity By Victoria Stone-Meadows A chiropractic clinic in Dandenong decided to take a different route with their Christmas charity collecting this year by taking donations of women’s personal items. Instead of conducting a food drive, Jessica Djalikian at Sims and Finn Chiropractic decided to team up with charity ‘Share the Diginity’ for their ‘It’s in the bag’ campaign. Share the Dignity collect secondhand handbags filled with women’s hygiene items such as sanitary items, shampoo, toothbrushes and more for women who are homeless or fleeing family violence situations. “Usually for Christmas we do food drives but this year we decided to take more the women’s health direction,” Ms Djalikian said. “One of our receptions found the Share the Dignity group and we decided to do that.” The clinic registered as a collection point for the charity and encouraged their clients to donate their secondhand handbags filled with personal items for women in crisis. “We started with a goal of 100 bags at the start
of December and we are now up to 180 bags,” Ms Djalikian said. “Our patients’ generosity has far exceeded expectations and everyone really enjoyed picking this one so I think we’ll do it for a few more years a least.” The bags collected at Sims and Finn contain items such as toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary items, hair ties, shampoo and conditioner, tissues, hairbrush and other items. The bags will be distributed to women in the Dandenong community who are facing tough times and will be collected by the clinic until 16 January. Ms Djalikian said the patients at the clinic who have made this donation possible have humbled the staff with their support. “We would like to thank our Sims and Finn Chiropractic community of patients who have supported us in all of our charity endeavours over the past 55 years,” she said. “Each and every year your generosity and commitment to a cause grows and blows us away, and for that we are eternally thankful and grateful.”
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ENTERTAINMENT Race your mates on the go kart circuit.
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Now more than ever the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is destination for the whole family with many hours of entertainment and enjoyment on offer. Strap yourself into the state-of-the-art Sodi RT8 Go Karts for an exhilarating session on the 750 metre scale replica of the circuit. Push out a series of hot laps to beat the clock or challenge your mates. Tandem karts are available for the little ones. These new matching tandem karts are equipped with duel controls so the kids don’t miss out and can participate in the full interactive karting experience which they haven’t been able to do before” Visitors can also take a trip back in time in the History of Motorsport exhibition. This showcases the dawn of motorsport on Phillip Island, starting with the first Australian Grand Prix in 1928 through to present day racing. The display has many articles, images and racing vehicles that will capture your imagination. The Slot Cars offer fun for all ages. Race your family or your mates and experience the fun on Australia’s largest four-lane GP Slot Car Track an exact replica of the circuit. There is also the chance to test your skills or challenge your mates to a simulated race on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Go flat out down Gardner Straight, through ultra-fast Doohan Corner, slide through Stoner, thread your way through Siberia and slip stream up the back straight. Watch out for the hairpin at the bot-
tom of Lukey Heights. Who will get the bragging rights? For the adrenalin junkies, how about three heart pumping “Hot Laps” in a race prepared vehicle. The resident race car driver will get your heart started with lift off and road hugging turns that defy gravity as you “white knuckle” it and carve an impression on the rugged cliffs of the world famous circuit. For those keener for a slower paced look, there are the Guided Circuit Tours. Follow in the footsteps of racing superstars on a daily guided circuit tour featuring a MotoGP sound simulation and access to exclusive and restricted areas such as the Control Tower, Media Centre, Pit Roof, and of course that “Hero” photo opportunity on the Winner’s Podium. Tranquil water gardens lead you through to the viewing mound capturing some of the most unique and invigorating panoramic views of the Circuit and Bass Straight. After all the excitement, Champion’s Bar and Cafe delivers with its fresh menu with plenty of choices. Fantastic coffee and delicious and decedent home-made cakes, slices, muffins, pastries, sausage rolls and pies hit the spot. The gift shop at the Visitor Centre has a wide selection of stylish apparel, merchandise and souvenirs to choose from so you can take a memento home with you. For more information, phone 5952 9400 or visit: www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au
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SPORT Her Destanee is in the making By Nick Creely A star was born on 3 January, with 16-year-old Narre Warren and Noble Park Tennis Club ace Destanee Aiava becoming the first player born this century to win a WTA main-draw match. When the Journal talked to Destanee for the first time way back in 2012, the then 12-yearold spoke about the goal of becoming the “world number one”. And now Destanee, in 2017, is turning heads with her natural flair with the racket, and her powerful build and natural poise are not going unnoticed. It’s been a phenomenal rise for the talented star, who at the age of 12, represented Australia at Roland Garros in the Longines Future Tennis Aces Tournament. In this particular competition, Destanee, competing against fifteen of the top under-age female tennis players in the world, won the tournament in a landslide playing alongside Steffi Graf in an exhibition match. Perhaps then the world should have taken notice, but Destanee continued to work on her craft behind closed doors, and eventually entered the professional circuit in 2015. In the match on 3 January, in front of a crowd exceeding 2000 people, Destanee came up against American Bethanie Mattek-Sands, and downed the Olympic doubles gold medallist and revered singles player in a three-set victory 2-6, 6-3 and 6-4. In fact, the game itself was met with some disruptions, with heavy rain the night before forcing play to be suspended. But when she resumed, it was almost as if a switch-flicked, and from there, Australia saw the talent that has been working behind closed doors
The young Destanee has come a long way since declaring in 2012 that she wanted to be the world's best. Picture: CONTRIBUTED to achieve her ultimate goal - being world number one. Not many people watching her strut her stuff with her imposing serve would have given her much of a chance against a woman double
her age. Currently ranked 290th in the world, the win was simply stunning, with many people not even knowing who the young star was. But now they do.
Larissa named top coach after brilliant season By Nick Creely Dandenong Rangers coach Larissa Anderson has been rewarded for her brilliant second season in charge, being named the WNBL’s Coach of the Month for December. In what has been a stellar season for the premiership favourites, Anderson has steered her group to greater heights, despite the constant struggle to keep her stars on the park. But the rise of several other players, such as Amelia Todhunter, has seen Anderson praised for her work with her squad. She has dealt with the loss of star imports Natalie Novosel and Ally Malott to a raft of different injuries at different times, but throughout a testing season for their overall depth, have been able to win their games home or away. The WNBL said that Anderson has been a revelation for the Rangers since transitioning from the SEABL competition, and that her best coaching is ahead of her. “In the face of debilitating injuries, Larissa was able to keep the Rangers in a top four position through December with a 4-2 record,” they said. “Making the move from SEABL following four championships, Anderson has proven herself as capable at the highest level with victories over Perth at home and SEQ on the road ... (complimenting) wins against the Capitals and Boomers.“ And despite Anderson receiving her third gong for this award, she stressed that it’s about the team and not the individual. “It is always lovely to get an accolade, but it is very much a team game, and I’m proud of how the girls are going - there is a lot of hard work to come obviously,” she said. After seven years out of the WNBL system and a highly successful coaching career in the SEABL, Anderson returned to the national competition for the 2015/16 season, and has been able to lift the Rangers and produce a plethora of stars. In her first season in charge, the Rangers finished third overall on the ladder, but fell down fighting to the South East Queensland Stars.
Immediately after the win, Destanee spoke about the game, and the quietly spoken individual from the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne talked about the challenges of the match, and her gratitude to be in this position, all with a beaming smile across her face. “I haven’t really looked at my phone since the end of the match, I’ve mainly just talked to my Mum, and she just said good job, and then took me to the practice court after,” she chuckled. “I struggled a bit at the end but I got through it - a lot of things were actually going through my head, I was pretty nervous playing in front of that many people - it was the biggest crowd I’ve ever played in front of. “I was a bit inconsistent through the match, but it feels pretty good to be known and supported by so many different people - I just want to go out there and enjoy the experience. “When I walk in its just crazy, there are people that I have seen on TV before just there and it’s crazy.” But Destanee’s dream run came to an end the following day, going down fighting 6-4, 6-3 to world number nine Svetlana Kuznetsova, bowing out in 70 minutes. But what’s next for the prodigious young talent? Well she has qualified as one of seven wildcard entries for next week’s Australian Open, after winning the 2016 18/U Australian Championship, and will now become the only player born in 2000 or later to participate in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament. It has taken Destanee just four years since stating she wants to become the “world number one”, to playing on one of the world’s biggest stages, so in another four years, perhaps she will be able to finally achieve her ultimate goal - if not before.
TAC Cup fixture gets revamped By Nick Creely
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The 2017 TAC Cup fixture has been released by AFL Victoria, with all of the 12 TAC Cup clubs playing 18 home-and-away games (up from 17 in 2016). In a revamp of the format, the top eight teams will take part in a refurbished threeweek finals series. As part of the Dandenong Stingrays alignment with the Frankston Football Club, they will play two home games at Frankston Oval, one in Round 4 and the other in Round 14, while their remaining home games remain at Shepley Oval. The Rays will travel down to face the Gippsland Power at Morwell Recreation Reserve in Round 1 on 24 March, as they look to better their straight-set finals defeat from 2016. Dandenong will be coached by Craig Black once again, as the Rays look to better their draft haul of three from last season. Stingrays 2017 Fixture: Round 1 - vs Gippsland Power (away) Round 2 - vs Geelong Falcons (away) Round 3 - vs North Ballarat (away) Round 4 - vs Sandringham Dragons (home) Round 5 - vs Calder Cannons (home) Round 6 - vs Northern Knights (away) Round 7 - vs Oakleigh Chargers (home) Round 8 - vs Eastern Rangers (home) Round 9 - vs Bendigo Pioneers (away) Round 10 - vs Murray Bushrangers (away) Round 11 - vs Western Jets (away) Round 12 - vs Caldern Cannons (away) Round 13 - vs Northern Knights (home) Round 14 - vs Gippsland Power (home) Round 15 - vs Bendigo Pioneers (home) Round 16 - vs North Ballarat (home) Round 17 - vs Sandringham Dragons (away) Round 18 - vs Geelong Falcons (home) 31 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 16 January, 2017
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Chasemore sweeps the Eagles into semi-finals By Nick Creely DDCA TWENTY20 REVIEW - QUALIFYING FINALS Cranbourne champion and ex-Victorian Premier legend Matt Chasemore has reverse swept his way - literally - to a third Twenty20 century of the season at Casey Fields, as the Eagles booked themselves a semi-final in two weeks’ time. The ageless left-hander, who continues to churn out runs in all formats of the game, was at his brutal best, smashing the second highest score in the competition’s history, 136 not out off 68 balls, including five sixes. It was Cheeks’ third century in this format in the last three months, with two unbeaten centuries (128 not out and 117 not out) as the marquee player for Main Ridge in the Mornington Peninsula competition. His love affair with Casey Fields also continued, after he smashed a record 148 not out against North Dandenong earlier this season. But it wasn’t just his clean-striking that turned heads on Wednesday evening, with Chasemore playing the reverse sweep as his main weapon of choice, middling everything and constantly finding ways to utilise one of the hardest shots in the textbook. People at the ground remarked that he scored at least 80 of his runs in this method, and while highly unorthodox, was a mastery tactic by the wily veteran, while others could not recall a better innings in the Twenty20 format. And as for the opposition, Dingley, well they tried their hardest, keeping the Eagles to 3/178, before running out of overs on 5/142. Eagles’ trio Steven Spoljaric (1/20), Jakeb McVicar (3/29) and Cam Dinger (1/19) ensured they would fall over the line against a brave and resilient Dingo batting line-up. In other matches, a powerful performance from Buckley Ridges has seen them surprisingly thump Heinz-Southern Districts at Park Oval. Winning the toss and batting, in-form Buck opener Susantha Pradeep (83) continued his electric T20 tournament, as the home side posted a strong 7/174. The Cobras were well served by Lee Brown (3/28) and Kaushalya Weeraratne (2/34), while Michael Davies and Ryan Patterson snared a wicket each. But in the reply, the strong Cobras batsman faltered, being rolled for 110 despite a tough resistance by the consistent Michael Davies (44). No Bucks bowler really stood out amongst the pack, with Hussain Ali taking three wickets and Luke Fletcher and Wes Nicholas also chiming in with two. Berwick has impressively knocked off HallamKalora Park at home, after a crafty half-century to Darren de Souza (54 not out). The Bears elected to bat against the Hawks, posting 3/140 off their 20 overs, with de Souza carrying the bat and steering the ship, while the powerful Nathan Pilon (48 not out) and four six-
Cranbourne champion Mattt Chasemore plays one of his many reverse sweep shots. 163598 Picture: GARY SISSONS ing short of an epic victory. es, helping set up an intriguing run-chase. The Parkers elected to bat, scoring just 93 off Jake Cutting (1/15 off four) continued his ex18.2 overs, with Dylan Hadfield (17) top-scoring. cellent tournament with the ball. Saints paceman Stuart Dowel (2/11) was the And the Hawks never recovered from two early blows, with a brilliant and pressure filled dis- pick of the bowlers, as they ramped up the presplay of bowling and fielding seeing the away side sure on the Turf 1 side. And the Saints very nearly won, finishing on bowled out for just 102. Jarrod Armitage (3/19) was electric, while 8/82 off their 20 overs, with Joseph King (3/9) James Wilcock (2/9) provided the control, and bowling one of the spells of the tournament to Jarrod Goodes (1/15), Michael Wallace (1/15), date. Hemantha Alles (2/17) and Travis D’souza Adam Watson (1/18) and Jack Phillips (1/20) tied (2/13) were other strong contributors in the win. down the frustrated Hawks players. The Semis will be played on 25 January at And Parkfield has prevailed in a low-scoring thriller at Carroll Reserve, with St Mary’s just fall- 5.15pm, with the fixtures yet to be confirmed.
Stocktake: The numbers add up Balancing a busy schedule is proving no obstacle for trainer Gary Peach after his exciting middle-distance performer Stocktake won his first metropolitan race at Sandown Park on Thursday night. Peach, 62, started training greyhounds as a youngster and said it has been a balancing act combining his training with his job at Telstra. “I’ve been training dogs since I was about 20, my parents had greyhounds and inevitably the passion rubbed off on us children,” Peach said. “I’ve only ever had three or four in the kennel at one time due to been flat out with work. I’ve been at Telstra for 46 years and retirement isn’t too far away. When that time comes I plan to increase the size of my kennel.” Training greyhounds is a role that requires total commitment, evident in the early hours of Peach’s morning. “I got home last night at 1.45am and I was up a few hours later to look after the dogs and then when straight to work,“ he said. Stocktake’s win continued an impressive 12 months on the track, backing up earlier success stories at Ballarat, Horsham and Warrnambool. Stocktake began well from box two and settled at the head of the field before Cheese Ya Later briefly took control. Stocktake turned the tables and zipped past the leader before he held off Alpha Triton in the closing stages. The final margin was one and three quarter lengths in a slick time of 34.24. Peach was pleased with the win and had no concerns when Stocktake was challenged in the early stages. “After settling up front I had plenty of confidence he’d be in the finish - he’s won over 660m at Ballarat so strength wasn’t a concern. It was a big thrill to win,” Peach explained after Stocktake’s eighth win from 32 career starts. He’s spent most of his career racing in restricted grade however Peach has always had faith he would make it to a metropolitan level. “I knew he’d be competitive because he always runs home well,” he said. “He’s only had four starts over longer than 550m and won all three of them.” Stocktake is owned and bred by Peach who also owned and bred the mother, Inventory. “Nearly all of the pups she’s produced have won. She’s been great and now living on the couch at home,” he said. Robert Britton and Jason Thompson claimed training honours on the night with winning doubles.
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Bears in trouble after failing their Bloods test By Nick Creely DDCA - TURF 1 REVIEW -ROUND 7 SPRINGVALE SOUTH def BERWICK In one of the most critical matches in the Turf 1 season, the Bloods have annihilated a shellshocked Berwick at Alex Nelson Reserve. Bears skipper Jarrod Goodes sent in Craig Slocombe and his Bloods, where the home side pushed on from the platform set by openers Nathan King (38) and Michael Vandort (34) to post a tricky 9/191 off 40 overs. Goodes (4/25) could do no more to lift his side and continues a brilliant season with the ball. But as soon as the wily veteran Slocombe took the ball after tea and decided to roll his arm over, the game effectively ended. In his eight-over spell, the DDCA legend notched up figures of 4/8, which included the wickets of Darren de Souza (7), Jarryd Wills (12), Josh Holden (1) and the dangerous Ryan Crawford (3). The Bears were left in tatters, bowled out for just 49 in a stunning batting collapse. HEINZ-SOUTHERN DISTRICTS def NORTH DANDENONG The Cobras’ charge towards finals continues to gather momentum, edging out a brave North Dandenong outfit at Lois Twohig. But it could have been a lot worse for the Maroons, recovering from 5/23, but a bit of class by Clayton McCartney (59) rescued them from embarrassment. With the Maroons setting the Cobras a tricky 165 for victory, the visitors simply found a way to get the job done, with Shehan Bandaranyake (43) playing a vital knock. DINGLEY def DANDENONG WEST An absolute stellar century by the in-form Matthew Hague (136) has seen Dingley crush Dandenong West and keep their slim finals hopes alive. The star opening batsman has enjoyed a brilliant season at the top, and carved up the Bulls with 22 boundaries and two maximums in a brutal run-a-ball display. The epic century lifted the Dingoes to an imperious 8/223 off 40 overs. And despite a fighting half-century to Sam Weir (51), the Bulls were never truly in the game, finishing on 9/118 off 40 overs. PARKFIELD def CRANBOURNE Well who would of thought that a side with no wins on the board could possibly topple the reigning champions at home, but it’s happened, and it could have dire consequences for Cranbourne. And it turned out to be one of the games of the season, with the Parkers taking until the very last ball to chase down 145. Earlier in the day, the Parkers restricted the champs to just 6/144, with Lucas Ligt (66 not out) carrying the bat. The Parkers then grinded away, and with David Ford (33) and Hemantha Alles (25), secured their first win of the season.
It was a tough day at the office for Cranbourne, with scoring hard to come by against Parkfield. 163771 Picture: GARY SISSONS It could have consequences for the Eagles, with three or four sides banging down the door to displace them in the four. MORDIALLOC def HALLAM-KALORA PARK Ladder-leaders Hallam-Kalora Park have gone down in a thrilling clash to Mordialloc, with the Bloodhounds consolidating their spot in the topfour. Winning the toss and batting, the Hawks could only manage 7/110 off 40 overs, with star all-rounder Ian Daniel (1/6 off 8 overs) playing a vital role. And after a shaky start to the innings which eventually saw the Bloodhounds at 8/88, Chathura Athukorala (35 not out) guided the home side to victory.
BUCKLEY RIDGES def NARRE WARREN In the words of Bill Lawry, dear oh dear! It has been a truly tough season for Narre Warren, and it continued once again, with Buckley Ridges dismantling them in brutal fashion. Sent in to bat, the Magpies were listless, bowled out for just 78 despite Janaka Liyanabadalge (22) once again top-scoring. Luke Fletcher, Lukas Hoogenboom and Daniel Watson were all strong with the ball, applying constant pressure to the Magpies batsman. And all it took was 22 overs for the Bucks to chase down the meagre total, and continue the season of misery for the Magpies.
Legends lift Rangers home By Nick Creely It was perhaps the perfect finale to a milestone day for the Dandenong Rangers, with a thrilling overtime victory over cross-town rivals Melbourne Boomers. Celebrating their 25-year anniversary as a club in front of a packed home crowd, including some of the Rangers’ most renowned players at Dandenong Stadium, the two teams thrilled, with the Rangers producing some magic late in the fourthquarter to level the scores despite a slow start. With club legend Penny Taylor watching on, the Rangers lifted when it truly mattered, with the crowd and presence of club legends spurring them on. Down 56-51 with under a minute left on the clock, the Rangers, trying to consolidate their position on the top of the ladder, found some inspiration through star import Natalie Novosel, as she shot a three-pointer that allowed the Rangers to draw level at the final buzzer. In the extra session, the Rangers were simply stunning, scoring 17-5 and eventually 22-5 to pinch a season-defining victory. Alongside Novosel’s late heroics, she scored 18 points and dished off three assists, Ally Malott starred on the boards, scoring 24 points and eight rebounds. More impressively, Malott shot 10-of-15 from the field and 4-of-6 from the three-point line. Sara Blicavs and Steph Cumming were once again prominent in the match, scoring double-digits. But it was a truly slow start for the home side, and at one stage the Boomers led 0-9, before some much needed defensive prose allowed the Rangers to utilize their strong attacking game. Rangers coach Larissa Anderson was pleased with the result, but was still frustrated with certain elements of her team’s game. “I’m super proud of the girls and how they held on there - they never give up,” she said. “Teams are starting to lift against us, and we have just been a little rattled, a little rusty after the break, so hopefully that shows the girls why they’re in this position and gives them a bit of confidence moving forward. “There were so many uncharacteristic mistakes again tonight, but they came through - credit to the girls they executed beautifully after the time-out. “Hopefully we can march forward and find that momentum once again. “As stressful as that was, what a phenomenal crowd on a huge occasion for the club, and it was so nice to have so many past players and sponsors here.” With top-spot consolidated, the Rangers travel to Adelaide next Saturday night to tackle the Lightning, as they look to gather some more momentum.
Purring Pattinson pounds the Cats into submission By Nick Creely VIC PREMIER - REVIEW - RD 14 (Day 1) There are few better sights in the country, if not the world, than James Pattinson steaming in and taking wickets. And on Saturday, Geelong found out just how good he is, with the Dandenong quick picking up 5/23 in one of his rare appearances at the bowling crease in the cream clothing. But more importantly, the Panthers have set themselves up to find a way out of their mini mid-season slump, after a solid day’s cricket at the Geelong Cricket Ground. Panthers skipper Tom Donnell sent the Cats in on an overcast day, and it worked a treat early, with Pattinson shredding apart the Cats top-order to leave them reeling at 4/34. In what has even troubled some of the great international batsman, Pattinson bowled with genuine pace and used the new ball to great effect.
But a defiant century by Cats skipper Eamonn Vines (100) and an aggressive half-century by Brenton McDonald (64), saw the home side reach 242 all-out off 74.5 overs. Other bowlers to impress were Adam McMaster (3/44), who continues to work into some good touch, while the reliable James Nanopoulos (2/43) was excellent throughout the day. And young Panther debutant Matt Wetering (0/37) showed some positive signs in his first XI debut for the club. With just an hour of play left in the day, star openers Brett Forsyth (41 not out) and Donnell (22 not out) wasted little time, gaining some valuable runs, but more importantly keeping their heads and ensuring they got through to stumps unscathed on 0/64. With 179 runs left to win, the Panthers will use a top-four spot as incentive, in what looms as a potentially season-defining day two for the club’s premiership hopes.
Meanwhile, down at Casey Fields, first-year Casey-South Melbourne batsman Luke Manders has made a maiden Premier century, compiling a patient 159 against Fitzroy-Doncaster. With the Swans on a roll with four wins in a row, skipper Lachlan Sperling elected to bat, and with Manders guiding the innings through utter concentration and wonderful stroke-play, were able to make 7/301 at stumps. Manders was well supported by in-form opener Devin Pollock (26) and Michael Wallace (33). Big Trent Lawford (2/57 off 26 overs) was by far the best of the Fitzroy bowlers, but it was Manders who truly arrived, and in a big way. It looms as a massive run-chase for the visitors next week, with their top-two hopes hanging in the balance with a loss, while the Swans will look to climb further up the ladder, and can jump in to sixth spot with a win.
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Sarsha to join the Axewomen By Nick Creely Arcadia University and the Department of Athletics, based in Wolfville, Nova Scotia in Canada, have announced the commitment of Lysterfield South and Beaconhills student Sarsha Cadle to their women’s basketball team for 2017/18. The tall-forward, 17, will join the Axewomen in the fall (autumn) of 2017 following her graduation from school. Over the last three seasons, Cadle has captained the College’s varsity team and was MVP of the league for three straight years. She was then selected for the Victorian State School Team, where she won a National Silver Medal for her work. Locally, Cadle has played the last two years in the Big V Division II conference, and has moved up to Division I with the Casey Cavaliers. Axewomen coach Len Harvey is excited to have the talented forward on his roster next season. “Sarsha is a post presence that will fit in nicely with our style of play,” he said. “She plays effectively on the perimeter with more of an international upbringing as a post player. “She can shoot the ball to three, as well as muscle around in the paint. Her passing ability is an underrated aspect of her game, and her ability to move the ball within an offense and play in space is going to be a great addition for us,” he said. Sarsha will study kinesiology while at the college and is excited to be joining Arcadia after visiting the campus recently. “Arcadia seems like the perfect fit for me both academically and athletically and I can’t wait to start the next phase of my life at such an amazing place.”
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Until now Aussies have had to bring in secondhand Mustangs from the US of A, or perhaps some other intermediate country. While there were some imports by Ford Australia back in the mid-'60s then again in 2001, these were overpriced and the local conversion to right-hand drive should have been visually better, though mechanically they were fine. The Ford Mustang finally reached Australia in full factory format in 2015 and has been a huge sales success. Order one now and your chances of getting it this year are slim. We couldn’t believe our luck when we scored a road test of a Mustang V8 GT for the two-week Christmas/New Year period. Normally we only get cars for one week, so this was a real bonus. Even better it was coloured in a brilliant red. (Thanks also to whoever crashed the one we should have been road testing for a single week a few months back …) Mustang comes as a coupe (called Fastback by Ford) and convertible - ours had the hardtop, maybe we can score an open-top one next time. Ideally in winter when the weather is more suited to topdown motoring in our home area on the Gold Coast. Prices start at a ridiculously low $45,990 for the Mustang EcoBoost coupe with a manual gearbox. Ours was an auto V8, at just $59,990. Long bonnet, short tail - styling geniuses at Ford came up with this stunning theme way back in 1964. There were some shockers in the 1970s and '80s before a return to normality in the mid'90s. The current model, released in 2014 takes us right back to the styling genius stage. Inside there’s a neat and simple design for instruments and controls that works beautifully.
Mustang is powered by either a 5.0-litre, twincam, four-valve V8 or a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine. The V8 has had many upgrades in recent years, with lessons learnt in developing the special-edition 2012 Mustang Boss 302. These let it breathe better, especially at higher revs. The result is power of 306 kW and 530 Nm of torque. The 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbo-petrol engine reaches 233 kW and 432 Nm and isn’t to be sneezed at. So far we’ve only tested it at the Ford Proving Ground and it’s both quick and nimble. A six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters can be specified. Ours had the auto, to be honest this is probably the pick of the pair for real-life driving. Though we can understand the purists who prefer a do-ityourself gearbox. There’s a nine-speaker radio in there somewhere, can’t say we spent much time listening to it. The big Mustang was far more entertaining from an audio perspective. The 2017 Mustang has Ford’s Sync 3 system with Apple Carplay, Android Auto and Ford Applink 3.0. It offers increased functionality and responsiveness compared to the system in the first MY2016 Sync 2 Mustang imports to Australia. The high-resolution 8.0-inch colour touchscreen is clear and easy to read but it’s rather low on the central dash and may cause driver inattention for longer periods than we are comfortable with. Huge tyres, big powerful Brembo brakes, wellsorted suspension and a very responsive V8 engine provide not only great driving pleasure, but also plenty of ability to stay out of trouble. Should you, or someone else, make a big mistake then you will be pleased to know Ford Mustang has received a five-star ANCAP rating. The V8 sounds and feels exactly the way a
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