Dandenong Journal Star - 27th February 2017 by Star News Group

27 February 2017

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Hip-hop dance is in a spin Street Dreams is giving a free leg-up to budding Dandenong hip-hop dancers. Samson Smith from Justice Crew helped to welcome the Salvation Army and Musicians and Making A Difference (MMAD) program to Dandenong on Wednesday 22 February. The dance and mentoring classes are designed to inspire young people to come together and reach their full potential. Participants are invited to ‘pay as you feel’ so it’s accessible for everyone. Street Dreams is open to primary and secondary school students and will run at Dandenong Salvation Army, 55 James Street, Dandenong, at 4.30pm on Wednesdays. Visit www.streetdreams.info or call Isaac on 0417 780 033 to register. 164965 Picture: GARY SISSONS

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Cocaine’s wild ride By Cam Lucadou-Wells He had lived the life of sporting success, taking out awards in Brazil, Australia and in his home country of France. He was on the brink of Olympic selection. But the hook of cocaine took hold after former BMX junior champion Olivier Hoarau became unemployed and depressed when his business wound up in 2015. Then within a few weeks he had been caught with $14,000 worth of drugs in the boot of his car outside a Dandenong night club. Police found 9.7 kilograms of ‘1,4-butaneiol’.

- nearly five times the commercial quantity and nearly 20 times the traffickable amount. In the County Court of Victoria, the 28-yearold pleaded guilty to possessing the 10 bottles of frozen liquid - often sold in nightclubs in smaller units and also used as a pre-cursor of GHB which were found about 1.40am on 14 August 2015. He also pleaded guilty to possessing a one gram bag of cocaine that fell from his underwear during a personal search at Dandenong Police Station that day. Born on the French Reunion Island, east of Madagascar, Hoarau had competed for France

in world BMX championships but his Olympic dreams were unrealised after moving to Australia about 10 years ago. Despite successes on the track, he was ineligible to compete for Australia because he was not a citizen and couldn’t compete for France because he no longer lived there. The court heard that after is business folded “so-called friends” introduced him to cocaine and steroids just weeks before his arrest. In sentencing on 17 February, County Court judge Meryl Sexton said prosecutors conceded there was no evidence of Hoarau intending to traffick the drug.

This was despite the suspicious circumstances, including the accused being found by police with a six-times convicted trafficker in the car. On the night, Hoarau told police that the drugs in the boot were his. His lawyer submitted to the County Court that they belonged to Hoarau’s convicted associate. Judge Sexton said on the balance of probabilities she wasn’t satisfied that Hoarau was trafficking but noted that he knew of the drugs in his car’s boot and there was a relationship with a known drug trafficker. Several referees said Hoarau’s drug-taking, including cocaine and steroids, was out of character. Continued page 3

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Museum India’s director says he’ll be forced to sell off thousands of rare, historical items without government support for the Dandenong centre. In response to this call for help, Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said the Indian Cultural Precinct (ICP) taskforce would determine the museum’s place in the rejuvenated Little India. Dr Dinesh Parekh revealed that the museum’s future was bleak at the annual Desi Fiesta, which marked Australia Day and Indian Republic Day at Settler’s Square in Dandenong on Sunday 5 February. He said he was approaching 80 “and the museum does not have a suitable building that is able to house my collection”. “I had been collecting for over 60 years. My collection spans over 2000 works,” he said. “Thus, my collection is collecting dust on shelves. “I have no choice but to auction off the entire collection. “Once this is lost, the Indian community which

is part of the Australian society will be bereft of the story of India spanning 7000 years.” Dr Parekh established the museum in 2014 for those keen to understand India’s history. He said that then-Multicultural Affairs Minister Matthew Guy promised the museum’s future would be in Dandenong’s Masonic Hall. Greater Dandenong Council recently purchased the hall with the intention to create an arts centre. “The museum has managed to function for two years with the support of volunteers,” he said. “However, without further governmental support, I’m afraid the future is bleak.” Ms Williams said the State Government named Dandenong as the location for the state-wide Indian Cultural Precinct (ICP), delivered $500,000 to the project and set up a taskforce. “It is this taskforce - made up of Indian community and business representatives - that will consult and determine the priorities for the precinct over the coming months,” she said.

“It is this taskforce that will ultimately determine how the government’s investment will be directed.” Ms Williams said that Mr Guy’s promise was “hollow and desperate” and a bid to secure votes just before the last election. “He made this promise knowing full well that the council had other plans for the Masonic Hall,” she said. Ms Williams believes the Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria (FIAV) is the museum’s leaseholder. “I note there is a FIAV representative on the taskforce and he is - like all other members - encouraged to present his ideas and suggestions for consideration by the group,” she said. Dandenong-based Federation of Indian Origin Multi-Faith Organisations (FIMO) hosted the Desi Fiesta. FIMO gave out community service honours to Dr Parekh and James Waterson from Victoria Police’s Southern Metropolitan Multicultural Liaison Unit.

Life changed by cancer battle, still the fight goes on Daniel Margariti describes himself as many things; a family member, a university graduate, an enthusiastic world traveller and a passionate volunteer. But perhaps most poignantly, the 25-year-old Dandenong man is a survivor, having fought two serious attacks of testicular cancer. First diagnosed only weeks after his 18th birthday, Mr Margariti was rushed to the emergency room with pain and swelling in one testicle. Mr Margariti said he had ignored the symptoms of discomfort and pain in his groin for some time. “Like most 18-year-olds I was too busy focusing on socialising, two part-time jobs and university to really appreciate the frailty of life,” he said. “I did not understand the prevalence of youth cancers or know the facts that testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer after skin cancer in males aged 18 to 39.” His world was flipped upside-down and put on hold, with work being stopped, university being deferred and treatments taking their toll. Fortunately for Mr Margariti the cancer had not moved elsewhere in the body and he only required one surgery. But it wasn’t all good news. Because the university student had ignored the symptoms, resulting in a later diagnosis, he required a combination chemotherapy treatment, with three rounds of week-long treatments and three rounds of day treatments. “Losing my hair and weight fluctuations were some of the outward physical effects of my treatments, but the way I viewed life had been affected forever,” Mr Margariti said. Determined to live life to the fullest, Mr Margariti soon returned to university to finish his Bachelor of Business and Commerce and did voluntary work. But this was just the beginning of numerous cancer struggles. Mr Margariti is now recovering well, considering. “I struggle catching my breath with most activities and with humid weather I struggle even more so, but with time and rehabilitation I hope to improve my lung capacity,” he said. He is also under close monitoring by specialists who are concerned about active lung cancer

Three Dandenong North men will answer armed robbery and weapons charges over a string of south-east robberies. The 18, 19 and 21-year-old were allegedly armed with machetes and a shotgun when police arrested them in Glen Waverley about 4.45am on Thursday 23 February. The charges relate to an attempted armed robbery at a service station on Heatherton Road, Narre Warren North, about 12.55am that same day, an armed robbery at the same site about 3.45am and an armed robbery at a newsagency on Centre Way, Mount Waverley, about 4.30am. The three men will face court at a later date.

Passenger killed in crash Police have charged a 37-year-old Springvale man with dangerous driving and causing death after his Ford sedan left the road and struck a pole on Davanzo Avenue, Clarinda, about 10.45pm on Friday 17 February. His 40-year-old male passenger died at the scene.

Student robbed at knifepoint A Noble Park student snatched back his phone and offered his watch instead as he was robbed at knifepoint just metres from his school. The 18-year-old was walking from Noble Park Secondary College on the footpath in Leman Crescent about 1.45pm on Monday 20 February when a blue sedan pulled up. Two people got out of the car and approached the teen, one armed with a red plastic-handled knife with disposable blades. The thieves drove off towards Callaghan Street.

Shot in the dark Rabbit hunters are being accused of firing a shot at a woman’s house after she shouted at them to stop shooting. Police said the Bangholme victim heard loud noises that she believed were gunshots on her Greenpatch Drive acreage about 10.15pm on Thursday 19 January. She yelled out for them to stop but they continued. The next morning she discovered a small bullet hole in her laundry window and a bullet on the floor.

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cells found during a biopsy. But for now he is hoping for the best and “getting on with making the most of life” with the support of his family members who he described as his rocks. On a crusade to support those in a similar situation and prevent cancer from affecting others, Mr Margariti has established a Facebook support group ‘Young Adult Cancer Support’ for cancer sufferers in their 20s and 30s. He has also been spreading the importance of

people taking charge of their health, something he wishes he had done earlier. “If you or anyone you know is unsure about anything please get it checked,” Mr Margariti said. “Prevention is always the best option.” Mr Margariti will share his story at Casey’s Relay for Life on Friday 3 March and Saturday 4 March at Akoonah Park, Berwick, to raise money for the Cancer Council. Visit www.relayforlife.org.au for more information or to register.

A $700,000 grant will tackle youth crime in Greater Dandenong. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announced the cash at a Youth Crime Prevention Workshop at the Department of Justice in Thomas Street on Friday 17 February. Ms Williams said the number of young offenders had fallen but that some were committing serious crimes more frequently. The cash will target young people who were offending or at risk of offending through a partnership between the courts, youth agencies and police.

Passenger critical after crash A 20-year-old rear seat passenger was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the vehicle he was travelling in hit a pole on Springvale Road about 5.15am on Saturday 18 February. The 24-year-old male driver was interviewed by police.

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Bail refused for choking A 29-year-old Noble Park man accused of strangling his partner to near-unconsciousness and then smothering her face with a cloth on their four-year-old child’s bed has been refused bail. On 18 February, the hand-car-wash owner left the family house after a fight with his partner over money and returned drunk that night, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court was told. After being told to sleep in another room, the man allegedly grabbed his partner’s throat with his right hand, forcefully squeezing while lifting her off the ground. The partner estimated she was choked for two minutes to the point of starting to “black out”, police informant Sergeant James Frost told the court on 20 February. She was then allegedly chased into their son’s bedroom.

On the bed, the man allegedly smothered her mouth and nose with a cloth, and she called out for help. A neighbour, who heard the screaming, was called over by the apologetic accused and was allegedly requested not to ring police. At the scene, police observed the partner’s reddened neck and breathing difficulties. She was taken to hospital with her son. Sgt Frost told the court that the man was “violent, dangerous and a serious risk to the safety of the victim and the child”. In arguing for bail, the man’s lawyer said the accused had no criminal history nor of failing to comply with court orders, and had surrendered himself to a police station on 19 February at the police’s request. The man’s six-day-a-week car wash would be significantly affected if the man was not bailed, the court was told. It wasn’t “beyond the realm of possibility” that

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the accused would receive a community corrections order despite the serious allegations, the lawyer said. “A custodial sentence could potentially be excessive... therefore any period of remand would be unjustified in the circumstances.” Magistrate Jack Vandersteen noted the man’s employment, lack of prior history, an alternative address in Nunawading, and the likelihood that he wouldn’t be jailed if convicted. On the other hand, the allegations were serious, including claims of long-term family violence and a variety of controlling behaviour by the man, Mr Vandersteen said. “I’m satisfied that the accused man, in the absence of a psychiatric report, is an unacceptable risk of re-offending,” he said. The man consented to a full intervention order protecting his partner and child. He was remanded for mention at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 6 March.

A man was left with a broken jaw after he was attacked outside Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. The Dandenong man made racist comments on his phone which were overheard by a group of Islander men as he walked along Pultney Street about 2.10pm on Wednesday 15 February. He reported the incident to court staff and was taken to hospital.

Girl grabbed by ponytail A man grabbed a 10-year-old girl by her ponytail and pulled her towards him in an attempted abduction in Springvale on Wednesday 1 February. The girl was waiting with a friend near Springvale Road and Windsor Avenue about 3.30pm when a man approached and told her he Police are looking would give her anything she for this man. wanted. When she declined he grabbed her ponytail. The man had dark skin with white pigmentation on his neck and arms, dark hair and yellow teeth.

Ballet numbers add up to improved science studies Australia’s best ballerinas are helping kids with maths and science at Spring Parks Primary School. The Australian Ballet is partnering with schools to deliver Steamdance and is visiting the Springvale South school each Tuesday from 14 February to 21 March. Steamdance is a dance-education approach to learning about STEM subjects including science, technology, engineering and maths. The Australian Ballet’s dance education team are specialist educators and professional dancers, and they work with teachers to support the curriculum through workshops and performances.

They aim to foster critical and creative thinking, literacy, numeracy, individual and co-operative learning, and problem solving. The team will also present a schools version of The Sleeping Beauty to introduce kids to ballet. “Dance is one of the five performing arts disciplines in the national curriculum and our new Steamdance program offers students a fun experience of dance, whilst enhancing the delivery of key STEM subjects and encouraging physical and social skills to students of all ages, abilities and language backgrounds,” The Australian Ballet’s head of education Katy McKeown said.

Fire fails to end match A raging grass fire failed to deter keen cricketers who kept playing as the flames raged and firefighters fought to bring the blaze under control. A firebug lit grass alongside the Dandenong Bypass in Springvale South’s Coomoora Reserve about 1.15pm on Saturday 18 February. The fire burned through a large area of grassland as it spread quickly in windy conditions. Coomoora Cricket Club continued to play two games at the reserve as the fire burned. Information on these incidents to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Dark’s a councillor on the move By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong councillor Tim Dark refused to comment on a council meeting seat swap that’s moved him from between two ALP colleagues. Cr Dark successfully ran as an independent candidate but “a proud Liberal” for a Paperbark Ward seat at last October’s local government election. During his first few Greater Dandenong Council meetings, he sat between fellow Paperbark Ward representatives and Labor Party mem-

bers Roz Blades and Heang Tak. At the 23 January meeting he had noticeably swapped seats with Cr Tak and shifted to the end of the councillor table. Several sources told the Journal that Cr Dark requested the move because he did not want to sit between two ALP members. The Journal asked Cr Dark whether this was the reason behind the shift. “I won’t be commenting on any internal issues pertaining to council or anything like this that is not important to the ratepayers.”

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26 February 1917 Win the war The need for men Arranged with the idea of concentrating attention upon the vital necessity of men coming forward to fill the gaps in the Australian divisions at the front, the Win the War procession on Saturday was strikingly calculated to achieve its purpose. As a procession, it was magnificent. Thousands of enthusiastic helpers put a wealth of devoted effort into gorgeous displays; thousands of others marched or lent their cars and lorries in this great organised effort to rouse the hearts of the people and the Win the War spirit. The result measured in actual enlistments on Saturday was below expectations for although 100 men offered their services, only 40 were passed into the army.

16 February 1967 60 years at the keyboard Mrs Adelaide Maude Dyer of Festival Crescent, Keysborough, has 60 years unbroken service to her credit as organist at th historic Greystone Keysborough Methodist Church. She will celebrate her 74th birthday on 24 February and gave up active participation in Sunday services only 18 months ago owing to the ill health of her late husband. Her association, however, does not start as an organist. She was christened at the Keysborough church, attended Sunday school, and married there. Mrs Dyer and her family have taught at Sunday school four generations of the Corrigan family.

Mrs Maude Dyer was born in the ‘Borough’ of the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William John Trebilco. Mrs Trebilco was the former Miss Sarah Anderson, whose father the late Mr Jacob Anderson migrated to Australia from Norway 115 years ago. On Mrs Dyer’s father’s side of the family there is a 78 years-plus district association.

20 years ago 17 February 1997 Zoning to change Greater Dandenong Council will rezone 33 hectares in Bangholme to allow an industrial development. The council last Monday voted to adopt an amendment to its original planning scheme which would rezone the land to Industrial 3. The council move followed a request by a developer.

5 years ago 27 February 2012 Call to fast-track station safety staff Protective services officers are urgently needed at Dandenong station, says a Greater Dandenong councillor. Roz Blades, who launched meetings with rail operator Metro and Victoria Police over safety concerns last year, said the officers were an essential crime deterrent. A Public Transport Users Association analysis of 2009 crime stats showed Dandenong station had 25 assaults - the second highest number in Melbourne. “People want to know they can catch the train safely and there are PSOs there for them,” Cr Blades said. “We have been notified we’re getting them but we don’t know when.” Her comments came as the first 18 officer recruits were put into service last week.

Many, but all on the same team “We are one but we are many and from all the lands on earth we come...” The beauty of Australia is all encapsulated in the above verse. We are a multicultural and multiracial society which can be seen all around with the vast amount of amazing food and festivals on offer to us, especially in Melbourne. Born and raised in Australia, religious and racial tolerance was embedded into me not only by parents but also during my schooling. Taking pride in one’s identity, culture and race is not to be feared but rather embraced as we learn so much from others which broadens and enlightens our own minds. It does not mean that we do not love the country that we call home or the people whom we have as neighbours. It enables us to share experiences. Our similarities as people and as ‘team humanity’ far outweigh our differences.

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We all want to feel safe, be stable, raise upstanding citizens and contribute to society in positive ways. It seems to be so much easier to ostracise and outcast a group of people rather than love and accept and embrace our differences. We cast judgement on people before they have even had a chance to speak, because it far easier to remain ignorant than to learn and challenge ourselves into accepting. We are multifaceted beings who will not always agree as we may not share the same values, but

compassion, love, mercy, tolerance and acceptance should be common goals that we should strive for. Media representations of ‘us’ and ‘them’ should unite us rather than divide us, because together we are strong, together we can make change and together we can pave the way for society to flourish. Kofi Anan, the former United Nations Secretary General, stated that: “We need to promote greater tolerance and understanding among the peoples of the world. “Nothing can be more dangerous to our efforts to build peace and development than a world divided along religious, ethnic or cultural lines. “In each nation, and among all nations, we must work to promote unity based on our shared humanity.” Society needs to understand that in the end we are all the same. No one is better than anyone else. The colour of our skin, our faith and our beliefs do not make us better than anyone else. In the end we all just come from different places

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Loss of a Living Treasure By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong has lost another Living Treasure in Albert Blashki. The 97-year-old died peacefully on Sunday 19 February and will be farewelled at Springvale’s Church of Ascension at 10am on Monday 27 February. “You have left a legacy of loyalty and love,” a tribute from his family read. “Your strength of character, determination and positive approach to life will continue to inspire us.” Albert lived in the “marvellous melting pot” of Springvale for almost 60 years. “I’ve seen Springvale grow from a rural town to a city, the highway made into dual lanes, and the shopping centre go from strength to strength,” he said at 90th birthday celebrations in 2009. Albert started Ace Wire Works in a shed in 1954 and grew it to a multi-million business. He was a City of Springvale councillor from 1980 to 1991 including a mayoral term in 1985/86, during which time he created the Disability Advisory Committee. He was the City of Springvale Citizen of the Year in 1979, in 2000 received a Medal of the Order of Australia and was named a City of Greater Dandenong Living Treasure, and was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2001. Albert’s philanthropic work extended to Springvale Benevolent Society, Springvale District Community Hospital, Whiteside Primary School, Springvale Secondary College, the Scout movement, Springvale Water Board, Springvale and District Historical Society, the Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School, the Bicentennial Youth Music Association, and the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce. Councillor Sean O’Reilly described Albert as “a dear and valued friend to many of us and a respected and loyal friend of our city”. Cr Roz Blades first encountered Albert when he was mayor and she and her neighbours sought to address a problem with council planners. She then served with him on council and Springvale Benevolent Society.

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Pat and Albert Blashki at Albert s 90th birthday party. 31823 “We’re just lucky to have had him until he was 97,” she said. In September last year he told Cr Blades he just wanted to stay involved for as long as possible. “The Blashkis, all they knew was how to give,” she said. “It’s just an honour to have had them in our city.”

Albert’s wife and fellow Living Treasure Pat, who he married in 1945, died in 2014. They had six children, 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His family has welcomed donations to the Springvale Benevolent Society in lieu of flowers.

A Coroner’s report has recommended a safety overhaul for a Dandenong footbridge after a cyclist drowned. Coroner Audrey Jamieson found that Darren Watts, 41, died in the Dandenong Creek near Kyla Avenue on Sunday 17 January last year. She said that investigators concluded the Wantirna South man entered a bend approaching the bridge on the EastLink Trail travelling too fast, braked hard, collided with a raised concrete block and marker posts, and ended up in the water. There’s already a sign pointing to the upcoming bend and plastic nylon pillars with reflectors on either side of the footbridge. But First Constable Michaela Orchard suggested speed bumps, signs warning riders to slow down, more pillars on the bridge or fencing could improve safety. Ms Jamieson recommended that EastLink conduct a risk assessment and examine these and other measures. EastLink spokesman Doug Spencer-Roy said the organisation was in the process of determining its response. Mr Watts’ family reported him missing when he didn’t return home from a bike ride and passers-by spotted his body in the creek the following morning. Emergency services also recovered his bicycle nearby. Kellie Watts said her husband took up cycling after his father had a heart attack and often rode along the Dandenong Creek Trail. “Mrs Watts said that after her husband’s death, a number of people had noted that the Dandenong Creek Trail was known to be a dangerous, accident prone area,” Ms Jamieson said. Safety came under scrutiny when a threeyear-old boy fell into the creek near a playground in Dandenong Park and drowned in September 2014. 12341051-LB09-17

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The 2nd Springvale Scout Group used a State Government Community Safety Fund grant to install lighting and a new equipment storeroom roller door to help address crime and anti-social behaviour. Committee president Bryan Elliott said “there’s definitely been evidence of a couple of attempted break-ins” to the storage shed and that the new lights would deter loiterers and give kids more space to play.

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Springvale South and Dandenong TattsLotto players are among 40 to share a $1.5 million division one prize. The group syndicate members will land $36,669 per share from the Saturday 18 February TattsLotto Superdraw. Southvale Newsagency in Springvale South sold four of the 40 shares, and Dandenong Plaza Lotto in Dandenong sold three. Consultation about a replacement pool for Dandenong Oasis has attracted State Government cash. It came to light last year that Greater Dandenong Council was looking at new sites because the Cleeland Street facility was near the end of its useful life. Business group manager Paul Kearsley confirmed at the Monday 13 February council

meeting that councillors would be briefed on moving forward with community consultation later this month. Members are wanted for a new sustainability committee to help Greater Dandenong Council shape policies, and drive service and program delivery. Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti said the Sustainability Reference Committee would also include government and business representatives. Nominations close on Monday 27 March. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com. Two new recycling initiatives will hit Greater Dandenong next month. To take part in Homecycle, residents can put clothes and books in a bag and place them in their recycling bin the day after their recycling bin collection day between 20 March and 1 April. They can take up to 15 larger items to a pop-up drive-through recycling event which will be held between 8am and 4pm on Saturday 4 March at Greaves Reserve in Dandenong and the Springvale Customer Service Centre in Springvale.

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By Casey Neill Dandenong North man Frank Darcy hasn’t been without his moustache in 52 years. “I’ve added to it over the past four weeks,” he said. “On 19 March everything above the shoulders will be coming off this beautiful head, and that hasn’t happened since I was 18.” The 70-year-old is among several Greater Dandenong residents doing their bit for the World’s Greatest Shave. They’ll donate cash raised for sacrificing their locks to the Leukaemia Foundation. “A friend of mine has been battling leukaemia for nearly three years,” Mr Darcy said. “I know what a great job the Leukaemia Foundation have done. “The Noble Park RSL have backed me up. “We’re having a big day at the Noble Park RSL with auctions, raffles, live music, sausage sizzles and all of that kind of thing.” He said “the shave to beat all shaves” will take place between 1pm and 3pm. Dandenong man Colin Gibbons is returning with his third shave event at Dandenong Workers Social Club on Sunday 5 March. From 11am to 3pm there’ll be a gold coin barbecue, live music, a rock and roll dancing exhibition, raffles, representatives from the emergency services, and haircuts and colouring. “Every one of us here today has been touched or we know someone who has been touched by this terrible illness, let’s raise as much as we can and have a great day of it,” Mr Gibbons said.

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The event raised more than $3000 in its inaugural year and $7500 last year. Dandenong single mum Renee Jones is shaving her head for three reasons. “First, my best friend Belinda suffered from leukaemia for the first seven years of her life. “In and out of hospitals was a normal thing for her. “Even though she did beat this horrible illness it was a very trying time for her and her family.” Secondly, she’d like to know what her natural hair colour is. “People may actually find out I am not really a

blonde and just not the sharpest tool in the shed!” she said. Third, she’ll save time on washing her hair. Ms Jones will be completing her shave at work on Friday 3 March. More than 31 Australians are diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma every day, and an Australian will lose their life to blood cancer every two hours. The Leukaemia Foundation funds research and free support for blood cancer sufferers and their families. Visit www.worldsgreatestshave.com.au to donate.

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FOR FOUNDER FRANK, IT WAS ALL ABOUT LOCATION This year heralds a remarkable milestone for the real estate industry throughout the south-east. The companies originally established by Frank Facey in Dandenong in 1917 will this year celebrate a century of success. Such an achievement is exceptional given the historical instabilities of the early 1900s and subsequent social and economic challenges throughout the decades. The success and growth of Frank Facey Real Estate has been influential in facilitating the early and current development of the City of Casey and Cardinia shire. In the early 1900s, Frank Facey was an accomplished carriage builder in Dandenong. Back then, the region was primarily broad pastoral runs with commercial and business needs being met by an emergent township. By 1917, Frank Facey was so motivated by the infinite potential

An early Facey Real Estate office in Dandenong.

for growth in the south-east that he took the intuitive decision to delve into the world of real estate. He purchased his first real estate business in that year and it was this inspired event which mapped out a successful future for his children and grandchildren. Frank Facey was a man of integrity and high morals. He became a sworn valuer and a Justice of the Peace. He then continued his personal accomplishments to achieve presidency of the Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers Frankston/Mordialloc branch and was appointed to the central council in 1935. As World War II came to an end, the region experienced an influx of migration and commerce. Blacksmiths and carriage builders made way for motor vehicles and modern industry. The Dandenong regional hospital was built, General Motors

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Holden, Heinz and International Harvester all became established in the region, creating exciting employment opportunities and the need for residential development. Frank Facey had positioned himself in the right place at the right time and with his keen eye for business and strong values, he was instrumental in initiating positive change for the region. Frank Facey’s early success continued through the generations and today his original company has broadened its horizons to include operations in Dandenong, Mulgrave, Endeavour Hills, Berwick, Narre Warren and Pakenham. These businesses now include First National Neilson Partners, First National Hall and Partners, Parklea and Facey Industrial Commercial. For more on the Facey dynasty and the company’s centenary celebrations see this week’s Pakenham-Berwick Gazette.

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ENDEAVOUR HILLS The new owners can get ready for summer fun while surrounding themselves in comfort with this imposing family home. It has everything buyers have been looking for and is designed for a lifetime of enjoyment and made for entertaining. It is nestled among manicured gardens in a picturesque court location with magical views over the surrounding area. The size of the living areas will impress as will the separate rumpus room and spacious lounge/ dining complimented by four large bedrooms including the spacious master with walk-in wardrobe and full en suite, together with two bathrooms and three toilets make living easy. The kitchen has masses of bench and cupboard space together with the adjoining meals area which opens onto a sizeable undercover entertaining area that can cater for the largest gatherings or just for relaxing by the fabulous solar heated in-ground swimming pool. A long driveway provides plenty of off street parking and the double garage has rear drive-through access with space to park a trailer or extra cars.

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ARI OINONEN, 0402 349 644, SILVANA LAKIC, 0412 241 888 BARRY PLANT DANDENONG, 9706 7455 7 PLUMPTON COURT INSPECTION: SATURDAY AS ADVERTISED OR BY APPOINTMENT PRICE: $680,000 PLUS

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PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE IN BLUE CHIP LOCATION Only a few minutes walk to the Plaza & the market, this rectangular site of approx. 629m2 with high density zoning (Res Growth) has potential for multi-storey apartments, units, townhouses or 2 large homes (STP). Alternatively ideal for large executive home. Existing 3 bed brick home could be renovated & let prior to development. Rare opportunity in this popular area.

IMPRESSIVE ELEVATED 4 BR HOME IN Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 4th March at 11am 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $650,000+ Wednesday 4-4.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Neil Butler 0411 637 088

PRIME POSITION Set on approx. 716m2 lot, this quality home features superb views from the living area & front balcony. Ideal for the growing family there are four bedrooms with full ensuite & WIR to master, large living area with spacious lounge, formal dining, modern kitchen with WO & HP & adjacent family area. Includes timber loors, quality drapes, ducted heating & 2 split system air conditioners. Great location close to Tirhatuan Park, schools, transport & shopping centre. Fantastic opportunity here!

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 4th March at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $650,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 12.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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2 Barnsley Drive Endeavour Hills

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FEATURE PACKED 4BR IN PRIME LOCATION

BUDGET PRICED 4BR BV ON LARGE BLOCK Set on approx. 700m2 lot, this is ideal for investment or 1st home. Land area is ideal for a dual occupancy development (STP). Existing house offers 4 bedrooms, gas heated lounge with air conditioner, large kitchen/meals with WO & gas HP. Polished hardwood loors throughout. Quiet position close to schools, transport, shops & freeway. DON’T MISS THIS!

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Set on elevated 679m lot this modern contemporary home offers a terriic living area comprising lounge with cathedral ceiling, formal dining, quality kitchen itted with WO, gas HP & dishwasher, family area leads to spacious rumpus room. Lots of family space with 3 double bedrooms plus study or 4th bedroom downstairs. Other features include full ensuite to master, double garage with internal access & covered alfresco area. Neutral decor and ducted heating throughout. MUST BE SOLD!

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Fantastic opportunity to buy a quality townhouse in a small group of four & located very close to station & shops. Each unit has gas cooking & HWS, 2 RC air conditioners, quality tiling & choice of garage or carport. Includes loating timber loors & carpets to bedrooms. Ideal for investment as easily let or great 1st home as qualify for $10,000 grant. Unit 1 offers 3 bedrooms & separate drive to garage. Other units offer 2 bedrooms & open study to two. Private upstairs balcony to each. Hurry to inspect or be disappointed.

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Mortgagee Auction Sat 25th March at 1pm Terms 10% dep - bal 60 days Price $620,000+ Inspect Wednesday 6-6.30pm Saturday 10-10.30am Agent Neil Butler 0411 637 088 Ben Luu 0414 288 763

Extra spacious new 2 bed apartment on the top level featuring lots of natural light & views from the balcony. Offers open plan living with quality laminated kitchen including WO, HP & DW. Floating loorboards to living area which opens to large balcony. Double bedrooms with BIR’s & full ensuite to master. Other features include intercom, quality tiling, stone benchtops, basement carpark & storage. Great investment or irst home. Hurry to avoid disappointment.

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Endeavour Hills 9 Armiston Court

Endeavour Hills 71 Crossdale Rise

For auction.

9706 0556

For sale.

9706 0556

Saturday 11 March at 11:30am t 5 bedroom home rests on 816m2 t 2 spacious kitchens, dual living t 4 separate living zones t Alfresco overlooking the back garden

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312

Buyers Over $460,000 t 3 bedroom home on 351m2 (approx) t Hostess kitchen overlooking dining t Spacious living zone t Single garage, low maintenance 3 1 1

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312

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Endeavour Hills 368 James Cook Drive

Endeavour Hills 14 Sydney Parkinson Avenue

For sale.

9706 0556

For auction.

9706 0556

Buyers Over $580,000 t 4 bedrooms home rests on 649m2 t 2 separate and light filled living zones t Brand new kitchen, alfresco zone

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Shenay Miller 0418 149 641

Saturday 18 March at 11:30am t 3 bedroom home on 656m2 (approx) t Hostess kitchen overlooking garden t 2 separate and light filled living zones t Alfresco with built in 2nd kitchen

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312

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Dandenong North 14 Glenelg Street

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Dandenong 1a Louis Avenue

For auction.

9793 3175

For sale.

9793 3175

$700,000+ Saturday 11 March at 12:30pm t 4 bedrooms t In ground swimming pool t Double lockup garage

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dragana Vasich 0432 042 686

$340,000+ t 2 bedrooms with BIRâ€™s t Stainless steel appliances t Attractive rental return

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Dandenong North 1a Purley Drive

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Dandenong 1/136 Stud Road

For auction.

9793 3175

For sale.

9793 3175

$500,000+ Saturday 18 March at 12:30pm t 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite t Gas ducted heating and reverse cycle air conditioner

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dragana Vasich 0432 042 686

$300,000+ t Central location t 2 good sized bedrooms t Gas ducted heating & solar panels

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066 Arty Tzortzoglou 0407 002 734

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18th March 1:00 PM

Huge block, Great family home / Development potential. (STCA) This Big welcoming, well maintained, Elegant home is Boasting two living areas, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms / Toilets, Laundry, Swimming pool and Double garage with 2 carports.

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This new townhouse is a perfect combination of space, design and quality. It is situated in a popular part of Dandenong North with all amenities only minutes away. It boasts four bedrooms including a master with walk-in wardrobe and en suite, a large open-plan living and dining area, gas ducted heating and reverse cycle air conditioner and a quality kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stove benchtops. Additional features consist of an alarm system, remote controlled front sliding gate, high ceilings, landscaped rear courtyard and quality Colorbond fencing. Local primary and secondary schools are only minutes away as are local shops and

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arterial access. The selling agent says that this would be a great opportunity for first and second home buyers, downsizers and investors.

BOB MILKOVIC, 0422 504 106 OR DRAGANA VASICH, 0432 042 686 O'BRIEN REAL ESTATE DANDENONG, 9793 3175 1A PURLEY DRIVE INSPECTION: BY APPOINTMENT PRICE: $500,000 PLUS

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LOCATION IS THE KEY!

One owner, three bedroom home in Dandenong North. This well presented home has a separate lounge/dining room with polished timber floors under the outdated but well cared for carpets. There is a long driveway with easy access to the garage and rear yard which is ideal for an extension or redevelopment (STCA) or just a place for the kids and dog to play. Located close to Wooranna Park Primary and Lyndale Secondary Schools, itâ€™s an ideal family home or rental property.

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SPACIOUS TWO BEDROOM UNIT!

A SECURE INVESTMENT FOR YOUR FUTURE!

This well located two bedroom unit is one of four on the block. It consists of a formal entry, comfortable lounge and a huge kitchen/meals area with room for a large table where all the family can gather. The main bedroom is large enough to accommodate a full king size bedroom suite. There is a courtyard outside and a lock up garage. Located close to Schools, transport and shops. Currently rented to great tenants who would love to stay on. Vacant possession is also available. INSPECTION IS A MUST!

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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!

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.

For SAle: Priced from: 1 B/r $280,000, 2 B/r $295,000 oPeN: Wed 3:40pm to 4:00pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:30am

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OVER 6% RETURN!

50 Power road

13 & 13A Irving road

This well presented property has an updated kitchen, fully tiled bathroom, two bedrooms plus an attic and a lined garage with kitchenette and shower ideal as a third bedroom or teenage retreat. Wide driveway and easy access to the rear yard for future development (STCA). Two decking areas and external spa off the lounge.

For SAle: offers over $425,000 oPeN: SolD IN 2 DAYS!

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Two homes on one block currently returning $600 per week from two great tenants. Both have plenty of parking and ample rear courtyards. Located close to schools, shops, transport and more!

Central to the Market, High School, Tafe and Dandenong Hospital, is this large home offering four bedrooms, two living areas and a brick bungalow with bathroom and toilet. Also a third toilet at the side of the lock up garage.

AuCtIoN: Saturday, 11th February, 2017 oPeN: SolD At AuCtIoN!

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Dandenong Central Doveton

Doveton

3 BEDROOMS + STUDY & 2 LIVING AREAS!

BETTER THAN NEW!

9 Camellia Court

Within a short walk to the CBD, this family home offers spacious formal lounge and three large bedrooms, tastefully renovated kitchen, dining area, study, renovated family bathroom and a large sunroom. Features ducted heating, polished floorboards, undercover entertainment area, single garage and carport on a large allotment.

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.

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132 Herbert Street

Almost new home with two bedrooms, open study, bright open plan living area and large kitchen. 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!

For SAle: offers over $340,000 oPeN: SolD!

Ground floor apartment conveniently located within minutes to train station, Dandenong CBD, High School, Freeway and bus stop. Features large lounge, two good size bedrooms with built in robes, gas cooking and carspaces for residents and visitors. Currently tenanted at $270.00 per week.

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8 Sarona Street

6/58 Potter Street

For SAle: $220,000 oPeN: SolD IN 3 DAYS!

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16 Hopkins 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.

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NOBLE PARK This is a rare opportunity of a huge block, a great family home and development potential. It would be perfect for families of developers who can live in and multiply their money. This large and welcoming elegant wellmaintained family home is located on a huge 1064 square metre block. It boasts two living areas, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a swimming pool and garage - there is not much more anyone can ask for. Features include four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two bathrooms with external access for the swimming pool, a large formal lounge with a study nook leading off, a huge informal family room/dining area from the kitchen, a large laundry, a covered alfresco for entertaining, recyclable water tank, cooling and heating, a swimming pool, two garages and two carports. The large block has potential for a second house to be built at the back which would be great for growing families, extra income or subdivision. Located in a highly desirable area of Noble Park and close to school, parks, shops and public transport, this house is a must see.

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Raine&Horne Keysborough

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Shop L01, PO1A Parkmore Shopping Centre, 317 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough

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28 Beau Vorno Avenue, Keysborough Your Corner of Potential! 3A 1B 1C A true gem awaits the discerning buyer. With endless potential, this BV home on a corner allotment of 552m2 approx comprises 3 bdrms bthrm, lounge, dining, kitchen & itâ€™s close to buses, schools & Parkmore Shopping Centre. Call now to inspect & to invest in your future! Terms: 10% Deposit.

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Step inside, take a moment and gaze in the wonder that this large family home has to offer. There are upgrades around every corner and it’ll make your life here a dream. Featuring dual living and entertaining areas, a magnificent undercover alfresco for the warmer months, a feature filled kitchen with hidden butler’s pantry, plus four large bedrooms upstairs and an additional living area / teenage retreat. Every door has been upgraded to hardwood doors which flow throughout the home plus there’s ducted heating, evaporative cooling upstairs, a balcony and the home is just over 3 years old. It’s a dream home, in a dream locale and now it’s ready for your family to start enjoying!

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Tuesday 7th March at 5pm unless sold prior $950,000+ Thurs 7 - 7:30pm & Sat 11 - 11:30am Photo ID required Chang Wang 0450 706 668 Alice Wong 0401 650 862 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

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Family Haven Officially on the market after 19 Years of Great Ownership! Immaculately presented from head to toe, this outstanding home has been perfectly crafted for any family and still screams out entertainers delight! With hardwood polished floor boards, good sized BDRs, a formal living plus the centrepiece of the home is the stunning kitchen which overlooks the rear undercover pergola area and pool! This is quite simply an amazing home! METHOD PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

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Top Business Development Manager winner Michelle Muscat is congratulated by LJ Hooker's Network Development Manager Mark El Khalil.

Most Improved Gross Comms second place and Most Improved Number of Sales second place winner Rohullah Paykari is congratulated by LJ Hooker's Network Development Manager Mark El Khalil.

Property Manager second place went to Jarrod Hutchins, Principals Choice Award second place went to Zed Nasheet, the Top Customer Experience second place went to Ashleigh Maguire, and LJ Hooker Hampton Park took out Top Office Social Media second place. For further information contact LJ Hooker, Hampton Park, on 9702 8388.

Zed Nasheet, Top Auction Lister winner and Excellence in Online Marketing winner, is congratulated by LJ Hooker's Network Development Manager Mark El Khalil.

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Spectacular and amazing views from the heart of the very best of Gippsland. A unique 1.0 ha (2.5 acres) gently sloping to the South with views across the valley over some of Victoria’s most productive farm land. Strzelecki Ranges to the South and Westernport Bay views to the South East. Rural living Zone- Schedule 5 (RLZ5), Power pit at property – ready for building your dream home. NOTHING ELSE AVAILABLE TO COMPARE WITH THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.

Just minutes to shops, train station & fwy entrance, yet so quiet & peaceful you will immediately enjoy the serenity of life in the country. This 5 1/2 blissful acres is divided into 4 paddocks with itting gardens complimenting the natural beauty this property exudes. An orchard, raised vegie beds, chook pen, shedding & ample water, (Mains & Tank Water), are all ready for your enjoyment as is the welcoming dbl brick home with 2 living rms, 4BR, 2 bathrooms, bay windows & a tranquil outlook from every position. Well maintained & loved property.

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AUCTION

“RIVERVALE” INVERLOCH/KORUMBURRA DISTRICT 115 ACRES, 46.5 HA LIFESTYLE/GRAZING OUTSTANDING LOCATION & OPPORTUNITY • Powlett River through property • Older 3 bedroom home & shedding • Excellent balance river flats & rising country • Suit cattle fattening/breeding, horses & more • Close to beaches, fishing, Inverloch 10 mins • Korumburra 13 km, Leongatha 20 km, Wonthaggi 20 mins & Melbourne 1.5 hours Inspection by private appointment. Contact Don Olden on 0417 805 312 or Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083.

AUCTION: Saturday 18th March at 11.00am at Outtrim Recreation Reserve, 1025 Outtrim - Leongatha Rd, Outtrim

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“Koonalda Park” 400 ACRES - 162 ha

Prime location: 175 Bridal Road, Tonimbuk Approx 6.5km from Princes Highway in the Tonimbuk Valley and 75 minutes Melbourne.

Long ownership property of high reputation offering picturesque balance of improved pasture country varying from heavy carrying ﬂats to undulating pastures O Excellent subdivision into 15 paddocks - laneway system - excellent fencing - Watered by 20 dams O 3 bedroom brick veneer home in private setting O Timber cattleyards, hay and machinery sheds O

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springvale south 4 RICKSON COURT elevated Family home in a prime location. combining an excellent design with quality ittings, this double storey home comes with a self contained unit offer a genuinely modern yet luxurious living environment. • Family bathroom with separate toilet • Timber-top kitchen with SS appliances • Zoned & light illed living spaces • Formal lounge w separate dining room • Hardwood loorboards throughout • Ducted heating and split system AC’s

WaterWays 8 SUNSET CLOSE prestige Family living With WaterFront vieWs a statement piece in a prized pocket set on 716m2 (approx).cs throughout. • State-of-the-art kitchen w/ granite top benches • Well equipped Butler’s pantry • Master bedroom w/ ensuite on ground loor • Master bedroom upstairs w/ private balcony • 5m+ ceiling heights • Breathtaking views of Waterways lake • 53sq/716m2 (approx)

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K.R. Peters Welcomes Ian McCoy to Officer Ian is a licensed Real Estate Agent with over 40 years experience in all facets of the industry and has dealt with many investors, retirees, developers, first home buyers and baby boomers, achieving their real estate dreams. The enthusiasm Ian has for the Industry assisting vendors achieve premium prices for their property is what Real Estate is all about. "I am looking forward to the future with KR Peters as the Officer Pakenham area grows rapidly and more people are seeking to settle in the district.”

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Fresh, fun, modern tastes of India By Casey Neill

Samosas stuffed with green pea and potato. 164928 “I keep it simple in a chilled space, providing guests with good food, good drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere,” he said. Norman is starting over-28s Bollwood nights every Friday with a grand set menu for $28 per person. On Sundays he hosts a bottomless lunch for $18, which he said was already proving popular with locals. Norman said the “do not miss list on the menu” included chicken ribs tossed in mustard, curryleaf and bell pepers, beera chicken tikka, fish amritsa, butter chicken, rogini lamb and goat chettinad. Modern Indian Restaurant is at 182 Bridge Road, Keysborough, and is open for dinner Wednesday to Monday, 5pm to 10pm. Take away, home delivery to surrounding suburbs, and catering services are available.

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Chef Norman Fosberry is reinventing Indian favourites and adding a dash of fun to dining. He left a Nando’s franchise in St Kilda’s Acland Street to open Modern Indian Restaurant in Keysborough late last year. “I felt there was a need for a restaurant like this in the south-eastern suburbs,” he said. “All the fine-dining restaurants are in the city, but I live in the south-eastern suburbs and buy fresh produce at Dandenong Market. “If you after a classic Indian meal with fine service, this is the place to go.” Norman said he was a pioneer of tandoori Indian cooking and started his first restaurant in 1989 in Elsternwick. He moved to Brighton opposite the Brighton Baths and Norman’s Indian Restaurant earned him the title of The Curry King. Norman then took Indian cuisine to regional Victoria, opening Indian Dreams in Traralgon, Morwell and Sale. He’ll be at this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. “I worked with Neil Perry at the OzHarvest last year in Sydney,” he said. “It’s a charity event for the homeless.” Norman said Modern Indian Restaurant was known for a specialised cuisine that was very popular in India, Singapore and the Middle East. “It’s the new rage in which cooking techniques vary from authentic cooking methods to the infusion of new flavours, using new world ingredients and presenting the food with a Western twist,” he said. He’s brought dry ice and sous-vide into his kitchen, keeping a modern fine-dining style front of mind. He promises spice, bigger and bolder flavours, lots of layering and an authentic taste. Norman’s aim is to make modern Indian food more accessible at a better price.

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Freeze-dried pet treats By Casey Neill Two chefs are freeze-drying quality emu, kangaroo, beef, lamb and seafood in Dandenong - and feeding it to dogs. Freeze Dry Australia opened this month, and is struggling to keep up with demand for its healthy pet treats. “We’re the first freeze-dried pet food in Australia,” director Daniel Schuetz said. He and fellow director Tony Phelan got the business idea from a game of golf. “Tony’s friend owns FuzzYard pet products. He has a lot of overseas distributors,” Mr Schuetz said. “They’ve asked him about freeze-dried food. “Then me and Tony played golf, and he asked me about freeze dried food. “Tony and I are both chefs by background, that’s why FuzzYard asked Tony and Tony asked me. “We went to trade school together 20 years ago. “But I had no idea about freeze-dried food.” So they did some research and decided to give it a go. “We already had the sales, the clientele and the orders,” Mr Schuetz said. “They were placing orders before we even had the facility.” Freeze Dry Australia has five different product ranges - emu, kangaroo, beef, lamb and seafood for dogs and cats. “We did our research and found out kangaroo and emu are high in protein - the highest protein of all meats,” Mr Schuetz said. “Everything we put in is to benefit the dog or the cat. “Lots of snacks are not very good for the pets. “Everything we use is natural.” There are no preservatives, artificial flavours or fillers involved. “Our products are 95 per cent meat,” Mr

Freeze Dry Australia directors Tony Phelan and Daniel Schuetz with quality assurance officer Lomu. Schuetz said. “Because we freeze dry it, in theory it’s supposed to last 20 years. “It freezes the product then sucks all the liquid out of it then turns it into a wafer. “It’s like astronaut food. “If you add hot water to it, it constitutes back to normal mincemeat.” The products are treats rather than meals, but more substantial offerings could be around the corner. “We go through a tonne and a half a week of meat at the moment,” Mr Schuetz said. “We need to get up to at least three in the next couple of months. “We’ve got the buyers; we just can’t keep up with production. “We’re waiting for machinery to streamline the process.

“Hopefully, by the end of February it will be all here and set up.” For now, Mr Schuetz, Mr Phelan and a few family members are doing the hard work by hand. “Once we streamline the process, we’ll go out and we might even start a second label for supermarkets and stuff like that,” Mr Schuetz said. “At the moment, it’s just for premium pet shops. “We’ve just sent out our first two orders for Australia and we’re packing for China now. “It’ll be in China, hopefully Japan, and Korea.” Freeze Dry Australia received a Greater Dandenong Business Grant at Dandenong Civic Centre on 6 December alongside four other businesses. It included up to $8000 plus business mentoring and marketing valued at about $2000. The Journal will profile each of the recipients.

In Brief Women’s Day speaker Fresh from a stoush with Senator Jacqui Lambie on ABC’s Q&A, Yassmin Abdel-Magied will lead International Women’s Day celebrations in Springvale. She’s the guest speaker for the SEBN and Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Showcasing Women breakfast on Thursday 9 March. Ms Abdel-Magied is an Australian-born mechanical engineer, social advocate, writer, petrol head and the Queensland Young Australian of the Year 2015. She founded Youth Without Borders at age 16, has delivered a number of TED Talks, is now hosting her own ABC television series called Australia Wide, and has completed her first memoir. The Showcasing Women breakfast will run from 7am to 9am on Thursday 9 March at Highways, corner Princes Highway and Corrigan Road, Springvale. Bookings close on Friday 3 March. Visit www. greaterdandenong.com/sebn.

Region’s bright future Small to medium sized businesses have opportunity aplenty in Greater Dandenong, according to an industry expert. KPMG Enterprise Advisory director Michael Alf said the company “saw the south-east region clearly as a growth region with a lot of opportunities”. He said that while the auto industry was disappearing, smaller businesses left behind were more flexible and were able to take advantage of other opportunities such as exports to China. KPMG, Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce and South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance will host a free informal networking event at The Well, 12 Jayco Drive, Dandenong South, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 1 March.

What’s on When Marnie Was There Grab friends and family, a picnic, blankets and chairs for this free screening. n Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 10 March, 7pm to 8.45pm. Call 8571 1000 for more information.

AIII Holi Fair The free Festival of Colours returns for the ninth year with children’s rides, food and variety stalls, powder colour, cultural dances, music and more. n Tatterson Park, 100 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Sunday 12 March, 11.30am to 6pm. Visit www.aiii.org.au for more information. Harish and Nikhil at a previous Holi Mela event in Keysborough. 135278 Picture: GARY SISSONS

Little Edison This Me and My Dad event will help kids aged seven to 11 years and an accompanying carer to discover robotics. n Dandenong Library, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 11 March, 3pm. Call 1300 630 920 for bookings or more information.

Robotics workshop

Magic toyshop

Craft and friendship

Robogals and Greater Dandenong Libraries will host this free session for kids aged seven to 11 years. n Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Sundays 12 and 26 March, 12.15pm to 1.15pm. Call 1300 630 920 for more information or to register.

Dolls come to life after midnight in this Victorian State Ballet production. n Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 3 March, 7.30pm and Saturday 4 March, 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from $30. Visit www. drumtheatre.com.au.

Join this group to share skills in sewing, craft or quilting, friendship and a joke or two. All skill levels are welcome. n The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Tuesdays, 10am to noon. A $4 donation is suggested. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

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This new weekly friendship group will meet for board games, pool, coffee and more. n Dandenong Church of Christ, 139 David Street, Dandenong. Tuesdays from 14 March, 1pm to 4pm. Call Sharon Edwards on 0410 623 056 for more information.

This day is a time for participants to come together, deepen their awareness with meditative practices, music, poetry and creativity, and to connect over lunch. n The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Sunday 5 March, 9.45am to 2.30pm. A $10 donation is suggested. Bookings are essential. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

Silverton turning 40 Silverton Primary School is welcoming the community and past students and teachers to celebrate its 40th birthday. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. n Silverton Primary School, 77-123 Jacksons Road, Noble Park North. Wednesday 15 March, from 5pm.

Dinner with a VIEW Dandenong Evening VIEW Club will celebrate its 31st birthday, hold its AGM and welcome author Jacqueline Dinan as its guest speaker. VIEW stands for voice, interest and education of women and the club supports the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. New members and guests are welcome. n Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 7 March, 7pm. Bookings are essential. Call 9795 1222. 14 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 27 February, 2017

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Hallam Senior Citizens Centre hosts carpet bowls, bingo, games, club room events and day tours. New members are welcome. n Hallam Seniors Citizens Centre, 4 Princes Domain Place, Hallam. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Call Dorothy Mickelson on 9796 7580 for more information.

Friday playgroup

This free exhibition uses images of the mother to reflect on ideas of love and lament. The work seeks new ways of conceiving the maternal body. The artist will be at the opening night on Thursday 2 March, from 6.30pm. n Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 2 to Friday 31 March, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511.

Children can socialise with other kids of a similar age through play with toys, paints, craft equipment and play dough. A playgroup facilitator leads the sessions. Adults can meet other parents, grandparents and carers. n Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North. Fridays during school terms, 10.30am to noon. $4.50 per session per family.

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Enhance fitness and wellbeing and develop stronger muscles and bones through strength training, stretch, cardio workout and balance and co-ordination movements. Suitable for any age and fitness level. n Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton

Grab friends and family, a picnic, blankets and chairs for this free screening. n Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 3 March, 7pm to 8.40pm. Call 8571 1000 for more information.

Simply fitness

Road, Noble Park North. Mondays during school terms, 9.30am to 10.30am. $5 per session.

Socialising ladies This group is for women aged over 50 who want to enjoy a wide range of social and special interest activities. n Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North. Mondays, 10am to noon. $4 per session. Call 9795 9279 or email communityfacilities@cgd.vic.gov.au.

Zumba Try this calorie-burning, body-energising exercise class. There are also Zumba Gold classes for seniors from 10.30am to 11.30am on Wednesdays and 9.30am to 10.30am on Fridays. n Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North. Mondays during school terms, 6.15pm to 7.15pm and Wednesdays during school terms, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. $6 per session.

Learning for adults These free drop-in sessions offer help with resumes, job searching, writing letters, using government websites, filling in forms, internet, computers and more. n Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm and Thursdays, 2pm to 5pm. Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.

Yoga for all ages People of all ages and experience levels can learn simple stretching, relaxation and breathing exercises. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat, blanket and bottle of water. n Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm to 8.30pm. $9 per session.

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SPORT Fletcher pounds the boundaries By Nicholas Creely DDCA TWENTY 20 GRAND FINAL REVIEW Yet another piece of Twenty20 silverware has been added to the glittering cabinet at Buckley Ridges, with the Bucks dismantling Cranbourne in the Dandenong District decider at Park Oval on Wednesday evening. A healthy crowd ventured out to see two of the competition’s heavyweights battle it out, and on a track naturally conducive to batting, the Bucks did not hesitate to bat. The Eagles must have felt in control in the early stages, with Blade Baxter, a pace-man from St Kilda Cricket Club, snaring the wicket of the dangerous Daniel Watson (9). But then it became the Luke Fletcher (99 not out) show, with the Buckley Ridges’ star Englishman playing one of the great knocks, blasting boundary after boundary, as the crowd ducked for cover. He even took down Steve Spoljaric (0/55), who was going at an economy rate of 3.5 per over for the entire tournament, and Matt Chasemore (0/45), who has also been brilliantly economic all tournament. And although Fletcher could not walk off Park Oval with the three-figures, it was sheer brutality and precision at its finest. Maybe it was an innings waiting to happen, and although it wasn’t as mind-boggling as Daniel Watson’s famous 193 in a Twenty20 only a few years back against Springvale South, it was a freakish innings. When breaking down the innings, his numbers are unbelievable - it took just 49 deliveries to get to 99, with 10 sixes and four boundaries, with 76 of his runs coming in boundaries.

Luke Fletcher stands and delivers. 164599 And there were others who stood tall and brutalized the Eagles’ bowlers - Susantha Pradeep, who has quite arguably been the player of the tournament, calmly knocked around another 44 runs with Fletcher. Suren Ekanayake (46 not out) then excited the crowd with some lusty hitting in the last eight overs of the innings, as the Bucks reached an imperious 2/213 off their 20 overs.

Picture: GARY SISSONS And if the game was in doubt when Lucas Ligt and Matt Chasemore strode out to bat, it was certainly all over when Chasemore (5) and his skipper Spoljaric (0) fell in consecutive balls, with Watson (4/20) breaking the game open with some stellar bowling. Watson then picked up Blade Baxter (1) shortly after, leaving the Eagles hanging by a thread at 3/17.

Edwards leaves his ‘home away from home’ club By Nicholas Creely There was a turning point in Lincoln Edwards’ cricket career in which he realised he could truly make it in the Victorian Premier Cricket topgrade. Playing for Guildford as its overseas player in the UK over the 2015/16 off-season, the young batsman flourished, scoring 805 runs in the season at an average of 47.35. When he returned home for the start of this season seemingly with the Melbourne Cricket Club, rejuvenated and eager to step-up as a Premier batsman, he made a choice he never thought he’d make - he left the club he had spent half-adecade playing for. “I loved playing at Melbourne and never really had the thought of leaving, to be honest. “People started challenging me, I guess, to see how far I could go and I ended up personally wanting to give first XI cricket a real red-hot crack. “The change of scenery in England really motivated me to come home and give Melbourne cricket another go,” he told the Journal. But LJ, as he is known by his cricketing teammates, left his beloved club and headed down the highway to Shepley Oval to join Dandenong, a club that was looking to rebound after a lean twoyear run. “I was talking to a few clubs last year but even when they approached me I was still keen to stay at Melbourne, but when I found out Nick Speak was coaching Dandenong, it was a turning point and a major turning point in my decision. “I felt some comfort going to Dandenong knowing Speaky was in charge,” he said. When he walked into the club, he was seen as mostly a handy depth player. But entering the Victorian Premier Cricket finals, where the Panthers are locked into the topfour, LJ has become an unheralded star, a player capable of batting in any situation. “Dandenong has given me the opportunity and responsibility, which is great, and it’s similar to what I experienced over in England for Guildford. “I think that’s definitely improved my game and made me want to contribute for the team on a regular basis,” he said.

Some resistance was then provided by Ligt (32) and Jake Harrington (23), but when that partnership was eventually broken, it became purely a waiting game for the Bucks. The Eagles were eventually dismissed for 137 off 19.4 overs. Apart from Watson, Wes Nicholas (3/19), Matthew Goodwright (2/31) and Lukas Hoogenboom (1/22) were all dangerous. Buckley Ridges have now extraordinarily got seven Twenty20 premierships against their name, in an incredible decade of white-ball cricket. Both teams will now turn their attention to the Turf 1 season, where both clubs are well and truly in the running for the premiership. DDCA Twenty20 Premiers 2016/17 Buckley Ridges Daniel Watson, 7 matches, 184 runs at 30.7, HS 119, 7 wickets at 16.00, economy 6.3 Susantha Pradeep, 6 matches, 287 runs at 47.8, HS 83, 2 wickets at 12.5, economy 8.3 Luke Fletcher, 7 matches, 228 runs at 45.6, HS 99, 4 wickets at 26.3, economy 5.00 Suren Ekanayake, 6 matches, 110 runs at 22.00, HS 46 Jayson Hobbs, 6 matches, 70 runs at 17.5, HS 29 Troy Aust (capt & wk), 7 matches, 84 runs at 16.8, HS 31 Rajith Jayathunga, 4 matches, 69 runs at 34.5 Matthew Goodwright, 6 matches, 13 runs at 13.00, HS 8, 6 wickets at 22.5, economy 8.4 Hussain Ali, 6 matches, 21 runs, no average, HS 12, 11 wickets at 11.1, economy 6.4 Lukas Hoogenboom, 6 matches, did not bat, 10 wickets at 12.6, economy 6.5 Wes Nicholas, 7 matches, did not bat, 10 wickets at 10.5, economy 5.5

Recruits set to lift standards By Nicholas Creely

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The Rowville Hawks are truly buzzing down at Seebeck Oval with an extremely busy off-season putting them in prime position to claim their maiden Division 1 premiership. Current Eastern Football League Division 1 Chandler Medallist Cameron Manuel has put pen to paper for the Hawks once again, while classy midfielder Mat Suckling, originally from Norwood in the SANFL, will also turn out. The club welcomes seven former VFL players to the club in 2017 with Michael Sikora, James Wilsen, Jake Dermott, Jordan Bastinac, Jake Kidd, Jackson Anderson and Jayden Cyster signing on. Hawks Football Director Mark Hamilton said that the signings were exciting for the football club, with all of the new recruits set to lift the standards of the playing group. “Last year we felt we are as good as anybody, but we also felt that on the big stage we were light physically and needed more maturity on our list - we feel that these additions will add these qualities,” he told the Journal. “We have brought in some bigger bodies and some good ball-users, but we also expect other guys at the club to step up.” Sikora, 28, in particular, is a massive signing for the club, literally, with the 206cm ruckman set to add vital experience after successful stints at VFL level with Frankston and Williamstown. Star player Jay Kinder returns to the club after a year away from the game, with the club expected to announce further signings in the coming weeks. 31 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 27 February, 2017

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Winner shows the right attitude Angela Langton’s exciting youngster Rig Fifty Five made it three wins in a row by taking out the Judy Hayley Memorial at Sandown Park on Thursday night. Drawing his fourth red box in as many races proved pivotal for the son of former champ Oaks Road, beginning as well as he’s begun in his career and powering to the lead through the first turn. Race favourite and fastest qualifier Aston Gisle followed Rig Fifty Five through to camp behind him as they entered the back straight, but she had no answer for the front runner as Rig Fifty Five stormed away to win by seven lengths in a slick 29.41. “He’s from a terrific litter and has a great attitude towards racing,” Langton said after the race. “I think having four red boxes in a row has really seen him grow in confidence, he’s really starting to put it together now. “The two (Aston Gisle) missed it a little bit tonight so it gave him a bit of room early and allowed him to begin a little bit quicker than normal. But he is starting to begin a little better having that run with box 1s so it’s been great for him.” Rig Fifty Five has now won five of his 16 career starts, and having just turned two years of age, Langton is confident of further improvement. In fact, a tilt at the $210,000 group 2 Launching Pad now beckons. “We’ll look at getting a ticket for the Launching Pad now for him. He’s the same litter as (dual group 1 finalist) Hit The Highway, the whole litter has plenty of ability. He’s still learning and he’s really starting to hit his straps so we’ll look to the Launching Pad for him now.” The Judy Hayley Memorial is the feature event on the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club’s Shades of Greyhound Girls Night Out and is restricted to lady trainers only. Named in honour of the Melbourne Cup winning trainer who lost her battle with cancer in 2012, it has quickly established its place as one of the sport’s most sought after races.

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Foundation, Monash Health Breast Oncology and Leukaemia Units, and the Matt Height Appeal. “It’s a very special race to win; everyone that is

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here tonight would love to win the race. Judy was a terrific lady - it’s an honour to get a runner in the final, to win it is really special.”

Cobras shake-up leads to new coach appointment By Nicholas Creely It’s the beginning of a new era for the Sandown Cobras who are looking to put the past behind them and move into the 2017 season with vigour. With just six wins in the previous two seasons, including just one last year, the club has transformed itself off-field, firstly with the signing of former Brunswick coach Ange Sammartino to the helm for the upcoming season and a shake-up at board level. On-field Sammartino is uniting the fledging football club and looking to rebuild from the ground up, albeit slowly, and said that the pre-season has been fairly inconsistent, but is confident the club can turn the corner. “Our pre-season started way back in early November with six weeks of training leading in to Christmas before having a month off and coming back together in mid-January,” he told the Journal. “While the number of ‘different heads’ on the track has exceeded 60, we have had a consistent 10 to 15 turning up to each session however not

always the same heads. “It’s been difficult to establish routines and game plans so the main focus has been on getting the guys fit and helping them to understand the value of each possession that they get. “We spend a fair bit of time in every session doing basic skill work to ensure that players work on polishing their disposals in order to enable us to maintain possession.” An approach Sammartino has decided to undertake this season is to not look to the past, but rather look forward and think about what the club can do in the future. “2016 has been read its rites and we are looking forward,” he said. “The strength of the club will be how it works towards rebuilding. “So far in 2017 they’ve got a new coaching panel, a new committee and chairperson and, most importantly, we’ve got a core group that are prepared to lay the foundations that will see the club improve over the next two to three years. “Let’s face it, there is no quick fix and we all un-

derstand that it’s going to take time to repair the occurrences of the past, but we’re banding together and the club is a really great place to be around. “As for this year, I refuse to set any great expectations. Let’s get ourselves right on and off the field and build on whatever we achieve in 2018.” In terms of the Cobras’ coaching structure, they have added Phil Dickson, someone who Sammartino is confident will have a major impact on the playing group, but have maintained the majority of their 2016 coaching staff. “Obviously I’m new but, other than that, I’ve been more than happy for the guys that were around in 2016 to stay on board as they bring player knowledge to the table. “The Club has also appointed Phil Dickson to the role of Director of Coaching and his knowledge will be invaluable,” he said. The Cobras will kick off their 2017 campaign against Lyndale on 8 April. Anyone interested in playing for the club can contact Zain Machfud through emailing sandowncobrasfc@gmail.com.

Cobras coach Ange Sammartino.

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Rangers move one step closer By Nicholas Creely A fast-starting Dandenong Rangers have held off a fierce challenge from the Perth Lynx, winning 73-66 in game one of their three-match finals series in front of a packed Dandenong crowd on Saturday night. In what has been a testing and at times soulsearching month and a half for Larissa Anderson and her team, there was no hiding in this one. It was a hot start for the Rangers, who seemed spurred on early, jumping out to a 20-14 lead at the first-break. Their electric ball-movement and accurate shooting was on display, with the Lynx barely keeping up for the majority of the quarter. And from that they were inspired, jumping out to 22-point half-time lead before extending it early in the third to 25 with some electric threepoint shooting, especially from co-captain Steph Cumming. It seemed the game would turn into an embarrassing one for the visitors, as the Rangers looked to further stamp their domination. But unwilling to be dictated to, the Lynx suddenly found the mojo that got them into the topfour, roaring back to life as the crowd grew just a tad more silent. The Lynx then completely outplayed the Rangers 26-12 in the final-term, but with the weightof-the-world on their shoulders the Rangers steadied to register a crucial yet satisfying victory. On an individual level, Cumming played arguably her best game of the entire season, shooting 25 points, including 20 in the first-half, and five crucial rebounds. Nat Novosel (15 points) had ice in her veins at times, and scored a crucial threepointer to stop the Lynx in their tracks midway through a crucial time in the final-term, while the usual contributors in Sara Blicavs (11 points) and Jacinta Kennedy (8 points) were industrious. For the Lynx, Sami Whitcomb (24 points, 13 rebounds) almost single handedly dragged her team over the line, and despite the Rangers put-

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Nat Novosel played a key role in the Dandenong Rangers play-off victory over the Perth Lynx. 165294 ting plenty of attention in stopping her, they were unable to restrict her, especially in the secondhalf. Cumming said post-match that it was a really relieving victory, but one that was special to all the players and staff at the Rangers. “I’m absolutely rapt - it would have been dev-

astating to lose this one to be honest,” she said. “Everyone was really pumped up and ready for the game, and we are very, very happy we got this win. “Hopefully our next game isn’t as close and we can come out with a big win.” Despite the loss, the Lynx would have taken

significant confidence from their last half despite the eventual loss. The Rangers will travel over to Perth on Friday night to tackle the Lynx in game two of their series. If the play-offs get to the third-match, Dandenong will be hosting the last game

Panthers chase leather against the classy Saints By Nicholas Creely Dandenong has a mountain to climb if it wants to finish top-two, with St Kilda posting a massive total at Harry Trott Oval. A top-four finish is a guarantee, but a homefinal is not, and despite being a flag favorite the Panthers have been plagued by some inconsistent form in previous rounds. And with Justin Butterfield still missing through injury, and James Pattinson on state duties, the Panthers’ bowling attack once again looked quite thin, with a raft of youngsters shouldering the load. Interestingly, the Panthers actually sent the Saints in on their home deck, a decision they may regret. After picking up an early scalp to have the Saints at 1/18, Lachlan Holmes (140) and Damon Egan (115) combined for an incredible 242-run partnership, completely dominating the young Panthers. Both Holmes and Egan have alternated be-

tween First XI and Second XI cricket this season, but both batsman were dominant against an attack that is lacking a bit of firepower. Despite toiling hard, it was tough work for the bowlers, and through a couple of late cameos, the Saints reached 6/335 . The home side then elected to send the Panthers in to face the music in a torrid little sessionbefore stumps. James Nanopoulos (3/71) was the pick of the bowlers, while Peter Cassidy (3/62) provided some solid support as he always does. And with ten overs to go and with the damage looking to be kept to a minimum, the Panthers started solidly through skipper Tom Donnell and Brett Forsyth. Donnell (6) was caught off some clever bowling from Michael Beer (1/8) right on the stroke of stumps, a major blow for the visitors. The Panthers are 1/24, and looking to hold onto a top-two finish, and are likely to welcome back James Pattinson to bat next week. There is plenty left in the shed however for the

Panthers, with Cam Forsyth, Brett Forsyth, Pattinson and Lincoln Edwards still to come next week and all in terrific touch with the bat. Meanwhile, Casey-South Melbourne has had a horror first day in their clash with Prahran, and as a result has squandered their chance at a shock top-four finish. Sent in by the True Blues, the Swans lost four early wickets to be sitting at an ugly 4/22, before Jordan Wyatt (21) and the in-form Michael Wallace (49) scrapped their way to 126. And a devastating century to Adam Bull (103) ended any chance of another against-the-odds victory for the Swans, with the True Blues reaching 8/210 by stumps, and with first-innings points in the bag. Brendan Rose, Jackson Fry, Lachlan Sperling and Dylan Hadfield have two wickets apiece for the Swans who will have to dig deep to salvage something from the wreckage on day two .

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