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■ A return trip made an ex-soldier realise the beauty of Vietnam…
Battlefield bonds By Casey Neill “There’s nothing like being in a war zone to make mates.” Graeme Kirk will catch up with the mates he made while serving his country in Vietnam and Malaya on Anzac Day, Tuesday 25 April. He’ll attend the Melbourne march for the first time since 2002 and “catch up with some blokes I haven’t seen for years”. “Anzac Day to me is a day of remembrance, remembering mates that are no longer with us,” he said. “In a war zone, each man looks after each other’s back. “From that, mateship formed.” Mr Kirk was the guest speaker at the Noble Park RSL Anzac Day service on Sunday 23 April. “Being in the service teaches you self-discipline, honesty and how to look after other people, which in today’s society is something that is sadly lacking,” he said. Family tradition led Mr Kirk to become a cadet with the 2 Medium Regiment at age 15 and at 19 to “sign on the dotted line permanently”. “My maternal grandfather was killed at the Somme and my paternal grandfather’s younger brother was killed at point Helles, Gallipoli,” he said. “My father and his two brothers were in the army during the Second World War. “The youngest brother became a Japanese prisoner of war. One served in the desert and my father served in the jungles.” Mr Kirk served in Vung Tau as military policeman. “Our job was to maintain order and discipline,” he said. “Our night time duties were mainly cruising around and picking up Australian diggers who were in red areas, areas that were controlled by the VC (Viet Cong), which put them in extreme danger. “Order and discipline sort of went by the wayside. “We were more interested in their welfare. “Nui Dat was a whole new ballgame.” They’d cruise around Phuoc Tuy province in a Land Rover with an M60 machine gun mounted on the rear. “We wondered why we were doing it because there was certainly no AWOL or drunk soldiers out in the bush,” he said.
Anzac services Dandenong’s Pillars of Freedom will host a dawn service at 6am on Tuesday 25 April. At 9am, Vietnamese Veterans will conduct a service at the Vietnam War Memorial of Victoria at Dandenong RSL. A march down Clow Street to the Pillars of Freedom will then depart the RSL about 10.30am with a service to follow.
Graeme Kirk shares a drink with mates at the Noble Park RSL. 167469 “I guess we were there as bait, really, to see if we could draw the VC out. “It wasn’t really until we got back to Australia that you thought about it.” Mr Kirk said that in Nui Dat at night “you had one eye open waiting for the rockets to come in and the other eye was open when the artillery started”. “When the artillery started you knew that someone was in trouble,” he said. During the daytime, “you were cautious, very cautious”. “That lady walking down the street there could be carrying a hand grenade,” he said.
“That kid over there could be running ammunition. “You never got to know the public, you never got to know the people of Vietnam.” He returned to the country with platoon mates in 2001. “To my amazement I found the people just so friendly towards Australians and we toured the country, we saw the countryside for what it was,” he said. He moved to Vietnam and met his wife Trang, whom he brought to Australia in 2008. Mr Kirk said he also had good times during his service in Vietnam.
“We had a pet monkey. Grogan was his name,” he said. “And we had a bomb dog that had seen and heard too many bombs go off. “Saturday nights we had a barbecue, the dog would have a steak and Grogan would have a can of VB beer.” He took 12 months off from army life but after trying his hand at “900 jobs” on “civvy street” he reenlisted. An accident on an army motorcycle in 1971 landed him in hospital for nine months and rendered him medically unfit for service.
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By Casey Neill A Dandenong filmmaker’s silent movie is making noise in Hollywood. Matthew Victor Pastor, 28, is heading to the Academy Award qualifier Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. His film I am Jupiter I am the Biggest Planet has been nominated for the Golden Reel Award for Excellence in Short-Form Narrative Filmmaking. “It’s set in the Philippines where my mum was born,” he said. “We shot on location in the entertainment district. “The film explores some of the trials and tribulations that women go through in the red light district of the Philippines. “The characters don’t talk. Maybe they’re too damaged to say a word. “The silence is used to place emphasis on visuals. “To visually present it, I think it’s a more honest depiction of the exploitation of women.” The film made its debut at the Monster Fest in Melbourne and also screened at the 14th World Film Festival of Bangkok in Thailand. “It’s good to be encouraged. I’ve spent years trying to make films,” he said. “This little film with no words is actually getting recognition. “I feel arts should inspire, shed light on the harsh truths and realities.” His love for film dates back to hiring VHS tapes with his dad in Noble Park. “We’d always rent the same Jackie Chan films and the same Sylvester Stallone movies,” he said. He was about 14 when he started using the video function on a still camera. It could record 30 seconds of video at a time. “We didn’t even know how to edit as kids so we just watched them in order on playback,” he said.
Lisac Pham in I am Jupiter I am the Biggest Planet. Mr Pastor enrolled in a film degree at Holmesglen Institute in Glen Waverley and won the Monash Youth Film Festival about age 18. “After that I went to Hong Kong for a brief stint,” he said. There he made his first full-length film, Made in Australia, which won Best Guerrilla Film at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival in 2013. “I dealt with the thematic of loneliness in another country,” he said. From there, Mr Pastor returned to study. “I wanted to pursue my masters. It was something I’d always wanted to do. “I decided to apply at the Victorian College of the Arts.” It was there he created I am Jupiter I am the Biggest Planet. He explained that his film titles rarely followed convention. “There’s got to be a bit of rebelliousness and playfulness with the English language,” he said. “It’s like poetry, it doesn’t have to be grammati-
cally correct sometimes, it just has to get the emotion across.” Mr Pastor is wrapping up feature film Butterfly Flower: Please Wait to Be Seated and expects a release date later this year. “The main story would be about an international student that starts off as a sex worker,” he said. He’s also filming Maganda: Pinoy Boy vs Milk
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Centre reveals shocking rates of family violence Family violence experts have revealed that they are making about 20 to 30 assessments each night as they announce that their service is to be extended to cover Casey and Cardinia. Dandenong’s $10 million multi-disciplinary family violence centre houses specialist police, counsellors, child protection workers and health professions in the areas of family and sexual support from its secret location. And an expansion of the centre’s forensics laboratory will mean victims will be able to receive medical examination onsite instead of attending a hospital, in a move police hope will encourage women and children experiencing violence to come forward. Police Minister Lisa Neville said on Friday that the addition of Cardinia and Casey family vio-
lence teams would help provide more “comprehensive support” for the rising number of victims across Melbourne’s south-east suburbs. The minister said the region had experienced a 17 per cent increase in family violence incidents in recent times. “Victims and survivors of family violence will no longer be made to tell their story over and over thanks to this centre in Dandenong,” Ms Neville said. “It’s a one-stop support destination for women and children experiencing family violence.” A remote witness facility will also see, in special circumstances, victims of both sexual offences and family violence to provide evidence to court via video instead of in person. “It’s about keeping our women and children safe,” Ms Neville said. Victoria Police Family Violence Command Assistant Commissioner Dean McWhirter said
the state’s four multi-disciplinary centres were allowing police to deal with family violence and child abuse issues more quickly. “The reason that these facilities have been so successful is at the core very simple- when agencies come together in one location they community and collaborate in a more timely and open way,” Assistant Commissioner McWhirter said. AC McWhirter said while family violence was still on the rise, Dandenong was leading the way in tackling the issue. “We are really pleased to be able to lead these initiatives and are impressed with the enthusiasm of agencies to work with us to improve outcomes for victims,” he said. “As a sector, there is no doubt we are all absolutely committed to doing what we can to improve support and outcomes for the victims of these horrific crimes.”
Sikhs share day of joy in a march of thousands Thousands of people paraded through Dandenong’s streets to mark the annual celebration of Vaisakhi. It marks the birthday of Khalsa and participants wear special religious outfits, mainly blue, white or orange in colour decorated with religious symbols. Wild weather on Sunday 9 April didn’t keep crowds away from the Gurudwara Sri Guru Granth Sahib Keysborough procession through central Dandenong. “The celebration of the birth of Khalsa is an extremely joyous occasion for Sikhs,” the temple’s president Nirmal Singh Sekhon said. “Sikhs all around the world gather in big groups in their local area and march in the form of a procession while singing praises of the Guru and the Almighty as this is their way of celebrating.” Nirmal explained that the celebration marked the Sikhs receiving a new identity through baptism on 14 April 1699. He said that before that day the Sikhs - followers of the House of Guru Nanak - were not required to follow a strict code of conduct. Any follower who is initiated through the baptism is called Khalsa. “The word Khalsa means pure. A Khalsa should have a pure body and pure mind,” Nirmal said.
Electrical workers at Bangholme’s Eastern Treatment Plant are on strike and picketing the site over wages and conditions. Electrical Trades Union (ETU) organiser Danny Timmers said enterprise agreement negotiations with contractor Wood Group PSN started a couple of months ago. “The agreement covers approximately 60 employees at the Eastern Treatment Plant, Western Treatment Plant and Winneke Treatment Plant, which is up at Sugarloaf Reservoir,”
A Keysborough woman discovered would-be thieves on her front doorstep at 2am. Police said the victim heard noises of someone kicking her door and turned on the front light of her Kotiko Road home on Sunday 16 April. She saw several people on the front porch who quickly ran from the scene. Canine units attended but were unable to locate those responsible. Thousands of people joined the procession. “To be a Sikh, one has to submit his body and mind to the Guru. “Leaving all ego behind, one is left with nothing but purity. “A baptised Sikh must wear five Ks, cover their head and body in a decent manner and not cut any hair on the body. “A Sikh is required to be honest, kind, compas-
sionate and caring.” They also meditate and help the needy, particularly through food vans and temples. “Every Sikh temple is equipped with a community kitchen and a dining hall where any needy person can come and enjoy free food,” Nirmal said.
he said. “We’ve been to the industrial relations commission with the company trying to reach agreement. “It hasn’t progressed. Our agreement has expired. “The guys are wanting to keep what they’ve got and improve it.” Mr Timmers said there were about 20 ETU members at the Alan Bird Drive site and that they had been striking since early April. “They’ve taken stoppages,” he said. “That’s part of the process, I suppose,
being out the front. “You’ll see them there on a fairly regular basis.” Mr Timmers said some major stoppages were scheduled for early May “which will be very substantial, if we can’t resolve it before then”. A Wood Group spokesperson said: “We are continuing to proactively engage with our employees and union representatives and are committed to negotiating a mutually beneficial outcome, which enhances productivity and ensures a safe and sustainable future for our employees and the business.”
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Police are renewing calls for information about an alleged sexual assault in Dandenong. They said the 30-year-old victim shouted at her attacker and chased him down the street following the 23 March incident. The Journal first reported on it on 4 April following an appeal from Dandenong sex offence and child abuse detectives for public assistance. On Wednesday 19 April, police repeated that request. They said the victim was walking on Moysey Lane about 6.50pm when her alleged attacker left two associates, crossed the footpath and approached her. It is believed he sexually assaulted the woman as he walked past her. The victim confronted the man and one of his associates, yelling and chasing them down the street. She then went to Dandenong railway station and reported the matter to PSOs. The attacker is described as aged in his twenties with broad shoulders, a flat nose, black curly hair, a swollen right eye and of African appearance. He was wearing a dark cap with light coloured writing or embroidery, a black T-shirt with a round neck, light blue ripped jeans and a black zip-up hoodie. Detectives have released an image of a man who might be able to assist with their inquiries. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au with any information.
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Looking Back 100 years ago 26 April 1917 A chemist wanted Sir - May I be permitted to endorse the remarks of your Berwick correspondent and those of Pro Bono Pubico. Surely a public meeting could be called and steps taken to procure a chemist. Could not a guarantee of support be had from doctors and the private hospital? The latter are always the first to give support to local efforts, and I am sure will not fail us now. The business from the hospital alone must be considerable, it is ludicrous to think that one has to send to Dandenong or Melbourne for even such small articles as sponges, toothbrushes, etcetera, and very serious when one realises that our town is without oxygen, etcetera, in cases of emergency. Apart from this question: why let good
Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society money go out of the district? I regret to say I think Berwick is on the descend, and not ascend.
50 years ago 27 April 1967 Now largest in Southern Hemisphere Now in its 20th year, Dandenong’s Festival of Music and Art for youth has grown into the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, declared the president of the festival committee at the official opening of the 1967 Festival in the Dandenong Town Hall last Friday.
20 years ago 28 April 1997 Fat goes belly up in men’s program Carrying excess weight is one of the major risk factors for the development of heart disease.
And men are at the greatest risk. About 50 per cent of adult males in Australia are overweight or obese, yet it is mainly women who join weight loss programs. In order to help men tackle the problem and lose their “beer bellies”, Berwickwide Community Health Services will run a weightloss program designed specifically for men.
5 years ago 23 April 2012 Rooming houses in Greater Dandenong A surge in rooming houses in Greater Dandenong is a sign of mounting housing crisis, says a homeless support worker. Known rooming houses in the city have almost tripled from up to 31 in 2006 to 89 in 2011, an RMIT study released last week shows. In the same period, the number of rooming house tenants rose from 245 to 642.
Tony Setter, head nurse for the Royal District Nursing Service’s homeless program, said the rise showed that “there’s no other accommodation to live in, especially for single men”. “There’s nothing there on the private rental market for people on benefits. They can’t afford it.” He said the rooming house owners of registered and illegal establishments were profiteering from tenants’ plights. He estimated there were about 30 rooming houses in central Dandenong. The study author Chris Chamberlain said many of the rooming houses were scatted in Dandenong North near Chisholm TAFE, Noble Park, and central Dandenong. Only one of the 89 was not registered with Greater Dandenong Council, but Professor Chamberlain was certain there would be more unregistered and unknown rooming houses.
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ghanistan and Sudan have proudly called Springvale home and gone on to become valuable and integral components of our society. Many of our new arrivals have received a solid introduction to Aussie culture and life through the local sporting clubs. While modern technology has changed how we all approach leisure a return to some healthy outdoor team pursuits should be encouraged. I’m old enough to remember when an aspiring young sportsperson could be a cricket star in the
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summer and a football star in the winter. Get involved in sport - it doesn’t matter which one, your health and wellbeing will benefit. And if you’re having trouble choosing, why not follow in the footsteps of some great homegrown Dandenong cricketers who have gone onto become household names in the sport - Cameron White, Peter Siddle, Darren Pattinson, James Pattinson, Cathryn Fitzpatrick, Sarah Elliot, Julie Hunter and Sophie Molineux are names that come to mind. Local sporting clubs are one of the last bastions of some dwindling traditions. They bring together youngsters and their families in a healthy community environment. Players of all ages and abilities are given the opportunity not only to develop their individual sporting talents but also to learn the valuable lessons of team work, being part of a club and a community, how to work in partnerships to achieve a desired result and even how to learn to be a good loser. Club members also learn how to appreciate that
THE EPIC MUSICAL MY FAIR LADY RETURNS… This beloved musical which took the world by storm, tells the tale of a Cockney flower girl named Eliza Doolittle whose world was forever changed by the brilliant and demanding phoneticist, Henry Higgins. The clash of cultures sparks some of theatre’s most witty dialogue and wonderful songs including Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, On the Street Where You Live, I Could Have Danced All Night and Get Me to the Church on Time. Producers Opera Australia and John Frost are both proud to be bringing this production to Melbourne. Director Julie Andrews joined the celebrations having returned to Australia to oversee rehearsals and the first performance of the 2017 Australian tour in Brisbane.
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for sports and clubs to function the players must be supported by coaches, volunteers, administrators and sponsors all working together. Sporting clubs are therefore a valuable microcosm of life. With so many of our traditions no longer being followed it is a credit to our local sports clubs that they have stood the test of time and have welcomed the diversity of our community into the heart of each local club. Cricket clubs are at the forefront of providing this community cohesion. Between the Dandenong District Cricket Association and the Victorian Sunday Cricket Association, both based in the Dandenong region, more than 60 local cricket clubs offer players and their families from all walks of life the opportunity to participate in organised sport. The local clubs welcome men and women, boys and girls, from all diverse backgrounds and cultures.
My Fair Lady received rave reviews for the premiere season at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House where it broke box office records. Star News Group is giving away 5 double passes for the Sunday 14 May, 3pm performance of My Fair Lady at the Regent Theatre Melbourne. To be in the draw to win tickets email your name, address and contact number to wintickets@ starnewsgroup.com.au or write your name, address and contact number on the back of and envelope and mail to: My Fair Lady Competition, PO Box 9, Pakenham Victoria 3810. Entries close Thursday 4 May at 4pm. Winners drawn from all entries received and notified. Bookings and more details: www.myfairladymusical.com.au Conditions apply: See starcommunity.com.au/competitions for details.
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It’s none of our business but… The Journal spoke to Alex in May last year about his short film Who is He? that was screening at the Short Cuts Film Festival at the Drum Theatre. Alex, who has a mild intellectual disability, had just finished filming for Seven Types of Ambiguity. The show is now screening on the ABC and is a psychological mystery told from the shifting perspective of seven characters. He plays Roger, a mentally disabled man living in an old-folks’ home.
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Springvale Coles shoppers have raised $2692 for the Bravery Trust in the lead up to Anzac Day - one of the 10 highest figures in the state. The cash will provide financial and practical support to veterans who are suffering as a result of their service to Australia. Springvale shoppers can still support the Bravery Trust by donating at the register, buying a $2 donation card, or buying a 12 pack of Coles Bakery Anzac Biscuits, Coconut Drops or Choc Chip Cookies before Anzac Day.
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A new laneway has been named in honour of the Freemasons in Dandenong. Freemasons Lane was created as part of the Revitalising Central Dandenong project and runs east-west between Mason Street and Moysey Lane. It’s immediately north of the former Dandenong Masonic Hall, which was built at 5 Mason Street in 1923. Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti said the council now owned the hall and it was poised to become an art gallery. Greater Dandenong residents from migrant backgrounds can contribute to the Migration Timeline at Dandenong Library. The colourful community-led display will be on show until 30 June and is an interactive and informative way to learn about the many journeys that have made Greater Dandenong what it is today. The display is open during library opening hours of 9am to 9pm weekdays, 10am
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Tough times on the home front Sacrifice and hardship wasn’t confined to the battlefields during the Great War. They did it pretty tough at home as well - and few communities did it tougher than Harkaway. The area was primarily settled by German migrants but they joined other families across the district in sending loved ones to the front. However, with family ties to the enemy they had to endure mistrust and betrayal from their own community. Take Dandenong’s Private Arthur Edebohls as an example. While he was serving overseas, three of his uncles and a neighbour in Harkaway were being quietly investigated for being pro-German. John, Joe, and Louis Edebohls and Rudolph Halleur were first reported to the authorities by letter in June 1915 and the Edebohls brothers were again investigated in 1916 and 1918. Police from three different stations - Berwick, Emerald and Ferntree Gully - were involved in “quietly checking on the men”. Each time the claims were discovered to be unfounded and with no evidence one policeman reported that the accusation had been “written in spite”. The Edebohls story came to light as the Narre Warren Family History Group made preparations for its third book and World War I inspired cemetery walk. This year’s walk - titled For Some the Bell Tolled: a World War I Walk in Harkaway Cemetery - was held on Sunday 23 April. Group members took people to 17 graves and told some of the stories of the 40 soldiers and a nurse who are buried in the cemetery. The book has the full story and also stories for the 25 men and Nurse Jessie Traill who are remembered on the Harkaway Memorial Stone at the Harkaway Avenue of Honour. Private Arthur Edebohls was assigned to the eighth reinforcements of the 58th battalion and embarked from Melbourne on 16 December 1916 on HMAT Medic.
Three Australian war correspondents, G.L. Gilmour, Charles Bean and Keith Murdoch, dressed as soldiers, are watching the 57th and 58th Battalions in action against Cabaret Wood Farm, a position in the Hindenburg Line, about 1200 yards north-east of Bellicourt, in France, from the safety of a ditch. This was the Battalion of Private Arthur Edebohls of Dandenong. Picture: AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL. He enlisted at Warragul on the 31 October 1916, the same week as his elder brother Edwin enlisted for the second time. Arthur had recently celebrated his 23rd birthday. He was living with his parents Henry and Mary at Frankston Road in Dandenong at the time and worked as a laborer. It was noted on his medical report that he was just under 182cm tall and he had blue eyes and fair hair. Arthur completed a month of training at Royal Park he was assigned to the same unit as Edwin.
When he disembarked at Plymouth he had another three months of training before he crossed the channel to France where he joined his unit on 16 May 1917. Within a month Arthur was sick in hospital and transferred back to England. He returned to duty in September 1917 and was on the front line during the battle at Polygon Wood during which days and nights of a relentless bombing barrage resulted in many soldiers being hospitalised with shell shock. Arthur was one of them and once more he was
back in England. During his recovery he was reported absent without leave for 10 days and for this he forfeited 26 days’ pay. He returned to France in March 1918 and six months later he was again diagnosed with shell shock and invalided back to England. In April 1919 he returned to Australia on the Derbyshire and was discharged on the 16 September 1919. The Narre Warren Family History Group reports that Arthur may have struggled to return to ‘normality’ upon his return home. From a newspaper report in January 1920 he and another returned soldier Charles Brook were charged with being drunk and disorderly and were locked up overnight. The arresting officer spoke on their behalf in court and no conviction was recorded. However they were subject to a prohibitive order that prevented them both from drinking in the shires of Dandenong, Berwick, Cranbourne or Mulgrave for 12 months. Arthur did not marry and he lived with his parents for some time. His uncle William died in 1939 at Frankston and sometime during 1940 his father died. In 1954 his mother had died and Arthur moved to Frankston. Arthur died at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital on 16 November 1974. He had been living at RSL Park, Overport Road, Frankston, prior to becoming ill with bronchopneumonia. RSL Park is still providing care to returned servicemen and women and today it is known as Vasey RSL Care. Arthur was buried in Harkaway Cemetery on 27 November 1974 aged eighty-one. He received the Victory Medal and the British War Medal and his name is inscribed on a memorial plaque in the War Garden of Remembrance at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
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Call to save legal service By Casey Neill A program that keeps Dandenong youths out of jail will end on 1 July. Federal Government funding for not-for-profit Youthlaw will drop by $72,000 next financial year - the cost of its outreach program. Youthlaw outreach lawyer Karen Chibert met with Isaacs MP and Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus at Headspace Dandenong on Wednesday 12 April. She explained that the program had helped about 760 vulnerable young people during its two years, including about 50 in Dandenong and surrounds. “Each of those 50 people would have three (different) legal issues,” she said. Youthlaw is based in the Melbourne CBD. Ms Chibert travels to nine Headspace and community centres across the state to connect with young people “who arguably wouldn’t otherwise receive assistance elsewhere”. Without the outreach program, those young people face a trip to Melbourne for help. “All the relationships built up between Youthlaw and headspace and other services would come to nothing,” she said. “That would be a real shame. “The take-up by the workers from Headspace has grown exponentially.” Ms Chibert said the program was operating at capacity and there was even a gap in service for the eastern suburbs. She said young people who’d been assisted through the outreach program told Youthlaw they would have ended up in jail without it or would have racked up huge debt to fund a lawyer. She said the service was specifically for vulnerable young people who were dealing with issues of drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness and homelessness. “What we do a lot is try to get young people on a diversionary program,” she said. “It unclogs the court system.” Mr Hill said solving their legal issues allowed the young people to seek help for their other problems, potentially breaking them free from a
In Brief Cops probe torched car Police are trying to identify a torched car shell found alight in Dandenong South. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives believe the vehicle was a Holden Commodore but key parts were missing and damage from the fire was significant. It was found burning on the nature strip at the Glasscocks and Taylors roads intersection about 12.45am on Friday 14 April.
Foiled bid to burgle garage A Dandenong woman confronted a would-be burglar in her garage. Police said the 51-year-old woke to noises coming from the Grace Avenue garage about 8.30am on Wednesday 12 April. She went into the garage and saw a Caucasian man believed to be aged in his mid-thirties standing beside her vehicle. The victim asked him what he was doing and he walked outside. He appeared to leave the scene in a white-coloured sedan.
Driver clocked at twice limit Bruce MP Julian Hill, Bernie Durkin, a general manager at EACH, Youthlaw outreach lawyer Karen Chibert and Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus outside Headspace Dandenong. 167215 downward spiral. Using Headspace as a base meant young people could deal with multiple problems in one visit to one location, he said, saving taxpayer money. Mr Hill said a Productivity Commission report found that every dollar invested into the community legal system returned at least $17 or $18 in economic benefit. “These tiny amounts of money that help address those critical issues for the community are so important,” he said. A spokesperson for the Attorney-General said the government supported the legal assistance sector and was providing substantial funding to frontline services to help those who needed it most. They said this included more than $1.6 billion
for legal aid, community legal centres and Indigenous legal assistance between 2015 and 2020, plus $45 million for frontline legal assistance services as part of a $200 million investment to reduce violence against women and children. “This is new money for new services,” the spokesperson said. They said that when the Labor Party was in government, Mr Dreyfus as Attorney-General allocated the Youthlaw funding and set a 30 June 2017 expiry date. “This is the ‘Dreyfus funding cliff ’ - a direct result of decisions the former Attorney-General made but now, with trademark hypocrisy, criticises,” the spokesperson said. “Commonwealth funding for YouthLaw (Vic) has more than doubled since 2010.”
A driver was travelling at more than 100km/h over the speed limit in Bangholme, police allege. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol members allegedly detected a Holden SS ute travelling at 199km/h in a 90km/h zone on Thompsons Road in the early hours of Friday 14 April. They impounded the 28-year-old Reservoir man’s car for 30 days and will charge him on summons with driving at excessive and dangerous speeds. The impound occurred as part of Operation Nexus, which is a state-wide road safety focus for all police until Anzac Day. Police will target speed, fatigue, distraction, seatbelt non-compliance and impaired driving in an effort to reduce road trauma and improve road user behaviour. The operation will run for 13 days, until midnight on Tuesday 25 April.
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These charities no more Three charities in Dandenong, Eumemmerring and Doveton have been deregistered. Australian Hazara Students Group, Church Of All Nations and Bethany Mission Australia were among 590 charities to have their Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registration revoked after failing to submit their annual reports two years running. According to its Facebook page, the Australian Hazara Students Group helped Hazara students to reach their educational goals and enhance their integration into mainstream Australian society. The page’s content has not been updated since June last year and the group did not respond to a request for comment from the Journal. On its active Facebook page, Church Of All Nations in Eumemmerring describes itself as “a vibrant church, desiring to see people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds meet and have a close relationship with Jesus”. It did not respond to requests for comment
Three south-east charities deregistered for failing to send in the proper paperwork. sent to the email address listed on the ACNC register. Bethany Mission Australia also did not respond to contact from the Journal. ACNC commissioner Susan Pascoe said these organisations were warned multiple times to submit their outstanding reports.
“Revocation for failing to report is always a last resort for the ACNC, and we prefer to work with charities to get them back on track,” she said. “It is important that we provide the Australian community with accurate and up-to-date information on the Charity Register. “This information is largely collected from the Annual Information Statements required from charities to meet their basic requirements to retain charitable status.” The charities that lost their registration will have this published on their Charity Register listing and will no longer be able to display the ACNC’s Registered Charity Tick. “Revoking charities that fail to meet their obligations is an important part of maintaining trust and confidence in the not-for-profit sector,” Ms Pascoe said. “The public need to be confident that the national regulator is only displaying eligible charities on the Charity Register.”
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Letters Claims draw a long bow I would like to correct some of the mistakes that councillor Sampey has made in the Journal dated 16 April. First of all l will be away for five council meetings not seven, and she did produce medical certificates for her leave of absence because, as she has stated, she was stressed but that did not stop her going to social functions that council funded during this time. l believe that if she was too ill to attend council meetings and briefings she should have been too ill to attend all the social functions that she did during this time. She also claimed travel allowance for her car during the 12 months’ stress leave. Maybe, using her own words, councillor Sampey should donate that 12 months’ councillor allowance (about $28,000), the car allowance and the money that council spent on her going to social functions during when she was on stress leave to a charity of her own choice. She also stated that l will run up an enormous phone bill. l very rarely use the council phone, only when the residents ring me. I will always be in contact with the residents as l always have been when l am overseas via email, and l always use free WI-FI. Angela Long, Greater Dandenong Red Gum Ward councillor.
In Brief Exchange internet hotline A smoking panel in the Dandenong Telephone Exchange disrupted traffic and internet service in Dandenong. Walker and McCrae streets were closed for about two hours following the incident at about 11.30am on Wednesday 19 April. Damage to a power distribution panel and a small number of fibre cables generated smoke. The fire brigade cleared the site and isolated the impacted power panel. No one was hurt and there was no actual fire. The incident affected about 200 Foxtel Bigpond customers. Telstra area general manager Loretta Willaton said service was restored as quickly as possible, on Thursday. “We apologise for the impact to some Foxtel and BigPond services in the Dandenong area,” she said.
Coward punch phone theft A thief punched a Dandenong man in the head and stole his phone while he was unconscious. The 23-year-old was walking south on King George Parade, away from Princes Highway, about 2.45am on Friday 14 April. A passing vehicle stopped alongside him and a passenger got out and punched him to the side of the face. He blacked out and woke to find his phone had been stolen. He was uninjured. The victim described his attacker as an African man.
Cops probe car arson Vandals torched a suspected stolen car in Dandenong South. CFA crews attended and extinguished the fire on Pound Road West about 4.30am on Sunday 16 April. Greater Dandenong CIU said the car was a silver Ford station wagon that had not yet been reported stolen.
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A young driver has lost his wheels after tearing up his tyres doing a burnout in the traffic island of an intersection in Keysborough early on Sunday 16 April. The 18-year-old driver from Longwarry was pulled over just before 3.30am after police saw the Ford Falcon rip through the intersection of the Dandenong Bypass and Chapel Road in Keysborough. The young man’s car was impounded for 30 days and he will be charged on summons with improper use of a vehicle. The intercept forms part of Operation Nexus, a state-wide road safety focus for all police until Anzac Day. Police will target speed, fatigue, distraction, seatbelt non-compliance and impaired driving in an effort to reduce road trauma and raise awareness around road user behaviour. The operation runs for 13 days from midnight on Thursday 13 April until midnight on Tuesday 25 April.
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The Victorian Government is currently undertaking the biggest review of property legislation in the state’s history. This includes a focus on five key pieces of legislation that govern the way property is bought, sold and leased in Victoria. These reviews are being run concurrently by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) under the umbrellas Consumer Property Law Review and Fairer Safer Housing. The Consumer Property Law Review encompasses the Sale of Land Act 1962, Estate Agents Act 1980, Owners Corporation Act 2006 and Conveyancers Act 2006. Two Options Papers in this review - Sale of Land and Business and Estate Agents and Conveyancers -are currently open for public consultation until 28 April and 16 May respectively. While both of these Options Papers aim to modernise existing legislation, they also consider changes relating to off-the-plan sales, early release of
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PRESENTATION WILL IMPRESS!
This superbly presented three bedroom home offers an inviting living space for a family, first home buyer or savvy investor. The renovated kitchen, bathroom and laundry means hassle free living for years to come. The polished boards and large windows really bring out the light and warmth in this home. The outlook is over parkland and manicured gardens yet the block is an easy to manage size so the weekends are yours to enjoy! Close to transport, schools, shops and extensive cycling/walking trails and so much more. Inspections will not disappoint so come and be prepared to call this your new home. A FANTASTIC ENVIRONMENT!
auction: saturday, 13th May, 2017 @ 2:00pm (if not sold prior) oPen: Wed 5:00pm to 5:30pm & sat 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Dandenong
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CENTRAL TOWNHOUSE!
This near new home is located only minutes walk to the market and city centre in a small block of four quality built homes. A glossy emprite kitchen featuring European appliances adjoins a massive living area which opens to a rear courtyard. Two double bedrooms and upstairs family room opens to a large, sunny balcony. Includes ducted heating, evaporative cooling and 2.7m ceiling heights. Large single garage with internal access. Currently let for $390.00 per week to excellent Tenants. TOUCH OF CLASS!
4/4 high street
BIG & BEAUTIFUL!
This outstanding, craftsman built townhouse has all the appointment you desire PLUS a central location that is hard to beat! The home features three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, powder room, three toilets, huge white emprite kitchen with European appliances and an enormous living room which opens to a rear courtyard. There are 2.7m ceilings, central heating and cooling, quality fittings and a large garage with internal access. Still under Builder’s Warranty! QUALITY LIVING!
For sale: offers over $470,000 oPen: Wed 4:30pm to 4:50pm & sat 12:30pm to 12:50pm
For sale: offers over $500,000 oPen: Wed 4:50pm to 5:10pm & sat 12:50pm to 1:10pm
Dandenong
Dandenong
1/14 close avenue
THREE BEDROOMS PLUS STUDY!
Very centrally located within a short walk to all amenities, this home features the master bedroom on the ground floor with full ensuite, making it suitable for elderly residents. Also offers formal lounge with vaulted ceilings, modern kitchen, spacious dining, study/second living area, ducted heating, private front and rear yards, street frontage, lock up garage and separate driveway for hassle-free extra car space.
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CENTRALLY LOCATED APARTMENTS! ONLY 5 LEFT!
IT'S ALL ABOUT POSITION, POTENTIAL & VALUE!
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!
For sale: offers over $420,000 oPen: Wed 5:40pm to 6:00pm & sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm
For sale: Priced from: 1 B/r $280,000, 2 B/r $299,500 oPen: By appointment 12349659
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CARRUM Wow Wow Wow!! The views, the ambience, the serenity… that is what you get to enjoy, and it never ends! This multi-level townhome has the makings for a perfect start, an amazing investment or a grand family home. The emphasis is on the light, space and quality finishes and this home features three bedrooms, all with an AC unit, an expansive kitchen with living room
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and a balcony and beach views all year round. Grab your towel, sunscreen, picnic basket and bathers – you’re going to start living the beach life! What’s not to love about this well-designed townhome. You have ample parking for your car, and when you step inside you will take pleasure in all of the extras - high ceilings, stone benchtops, sparkling floors, intercom plus more. All the bedrooms are carpeted and have mirrored built-in robes
while the master has an ensuite. The kitchen is where you can entertain on any scale with plenty of bench space, breakfast bench, a dishwasher and it freely flows to the living and balcony. There’s so much to love about this outstanding home, and now it’s your chance to own it, live in it, go for long walks on the beach and take in that refreshing sea breeze for years to come!
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Springvale South 584-590 Springvale Road
Offers closing this week.
BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS - 15 Townhouse Project READY TO GO! Complete with PLANNING PERMIT and ENDORSED PLANS! What a relief with NO dead time, NO worry or stress over gaining town planning approval. With this project it is virtually ready, set, build! This is a highly sought after location with multiple prospective purchasers looking for a housing development just like this. With a scarcity of new projects nearby, this is bound to appeal to buyers hunting for opportunities in the local area. The alternative would also exist for commercial applications of the site (STCA) including aged care, child care, a service station, medical clinic amongst other possible applications.
SBSD Wednesday 3rd May at 5pm (unless sold prior)
CONTACT Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 Springvale 9558 5111
PRICE Contact Agent INSPECT Plans and documents available at ofice
Noble Park 1-10/3-5 Allan Street
Offers closing this week.
Premium 10 Townhouse Investment Opportunity This is a rare opportunity for an investment property of this quality & size in the heart of Noble Park. With strong rents & very high occupancy rates, this is a very high yield investment, ideal for families, investors, or retirees with a superfund. With a sizeable 1710m2 (approx) & massive frontage there’s potential for high density development in the future - Residential Growth Zone (schedule 1). Each townhouse boasts 2 good sized bedrooms, well equipped kitchen overlooking spacious open plan living areas, all looded in sunlight. Lockup garage plus 2nd carpark & private sunny courtyard for entertaining.
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Meet the Sales Team Greater Dandenong office
Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491
Nidda Gov 0422 808 001
Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379
Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889
Roger Nissanka 0406 271 004
Alex Khun 0438 443 846
Jay Jayasinghe 0490 107 353
Shan Li 0433 551 341
Robert Iv 0401 188 880
Len Truong 0413 654 882
Linda Gov 03 8581 0999
Monica Gov 03 8581 0999
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SPringvale 3 ALMA COURT
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a firSt-ClaSS oPPortunity With huge Potential on 652m2 (aPProx.) young couples and investors take note: here is a sensational opportunity to buy into the sought after Springvale Central with this family home offering both scope for improvements and future development (StCa). • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms/2 toilets • Well designed and easy to maintain gardens • Walking distance to Springvale Central and public transport • Walking distance to both primary and secondary school • 652m2 (approx.) this beautiful home is situated in a prime location, offers a myriad of options for young couples, astute purchasers seeking to invest or develop and reap the rewards. a must see to believe.
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Contact Agent Saturday 1;00 - 1;30pm Photo ID Required ContaCt Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 4491 offiCe 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
SPringvale 7 NINALEE COURT
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an irreSiStiBle family living in the heart of SPringvale Central’s most peaceful courts is this fabulous home, big on impact, bright on sun, this is high design on Springvale highpoint! With an eye catching presence out front with beautiful landscaped gardens this adaptable 5 bedrooms with 1 bedroom on the ground loor, 3 bathroom residence is the epitome of family quality. versatile enough to suit every stage of life with living areas upstairs and down and with oversized bedrooms all accommodated with Bir’s and a master bedroom with ensuites and a spa, there’s plenty of room to relax and outdoors undercover area to entertain. • 5 bedrooms with BIR, a master/ensuite and a spa • 1 ground loor bedroom • Open-plan kitchen with Butler’s pantry and ample of storage • Brivis Climate Control Systems • Outdoor alfresco under covered entertaining area • Beautiful landscaped gardens • 3000L water tank connected to the motor • Exceptional custom inishes
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Contact Agent Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm Photo ID Required contact Jay Jayasinghe 0490 107 353 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFIcE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
see the light, love the location, step into prestige family accommodation! set on the sunny northern side of the wonderful Pencil Park and reserve, this is sure to tick all the boxes! • Spacious ground-loor bedroom or ofice • Caesar bench top high-end appliances • Upstairs retreat w/ balcony access • Master w/ ensuite and two-way WIR • Decked outdoor entertainment • 560m2 (approx.
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Ducted heating & Evaporative cooling Ducted vacuum system Internal garage access/Remote controlled 900 mm Oven & gas cook top Dishwasher Three TV points & Two Foxtel points Solar Panels Security Alarm Second Kitchen with additional meals area
when a prized position combines with a traditional family home set on a parcel of land measuring 700sqm (approx), excitement naturally kicks in. a front and backyard of great depth ampliies this feeling even further, where you may dream about adding on a striking contemporary extension, building another dwelling or knocking down completely and sub-dividing, either now or one day into the future (stca). • Bedrooms itted w/ BIRs • Open-plan living/dining
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Contact agent Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm Photo id require contact ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 office 363 Springvale road, Springvale tel: 03 8581 0999
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a corner blocK awaits a dream home! looking for a great location to build to live or to invest in a good capital growth area? make your dream come true now. be decisive and don’t wait any longer as vacant land in prestige somerield estate of Keysborough is getting scarce and the price of land keeps rising. set in a stunning environment with tree-lined boulevards and secluded streets and almost 20% of the land is dedicated to open space, so every home is within 400 metres of parkland and wetland.
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16 Purdy Avenue Dandenong
29 Burchall Grove Dandenong North
DEVELOPER’S OPPORTUNITY
UNIQUE TRI LEVEL IN PRIME LOCATION
Set on a 709m2 elevated lot, close to station & shops, there is a current permit to build a 2 bedroom unit with ensuite behind the existing 3 bed BV. Let to excellent tenant at $320pw the existing home features polished loors, gas appliances & high ceilings. Alternative development potential for a 3 unit development (STP). Fantastic opportunity here!
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 29th April at 11am 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $550,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Neil Butler 0411 637 088
This individual solid brick home features uninterrupted views & is ideal for a large or extended family. Comprises 4 brs + study with full ensuite & WIR to master. Impressive living area with stunning modern kitchen featuring stone benchtops, glass splashback, WO, HP’s & DW, large meals area leads to formal lounge with cathedral ceiling & built in wall unit. Sliding door access leads to an enormous timber deck. A huge rumpus with built in bar provides a separate living area and leads to study & spa room. Includes RC ducted a/c, hydronic heating & split system to lounge. Huge dble garage with internal access.
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 29th April at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $750,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 12.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
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11/47 Stud Road Dandenong
13 Trende Street Dandenong
RED HOT VALUE Close to all facilities & set in a quiet rear location, this property enjoys lots of peace & privacy. Offer 2 bedrooms with BIR’s, spacious lounge with gas heating & RC a/c opens to modern cupboard packed kitchen, tiled bathroom & separate toilet. Private yard plus large garage. Excellent condition with neutral colour scheme & loating timber loors. Let to excellent tenant but vacant possession is available.
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 6th May at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60 days $300,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Tom Dallas 0403 036 601
4/31a Bryants Road Dandenong
CONTEMPORARY 3 BR BRICK HOME PLUS SEP 1BR UNIT. Main home features loor to ceiling, windows and offers a spacious lounge with stone ireplace, separate functional kitchen, tiled bathroom & large bedrooms with lots of BIR’s. Triple carport separates the BV unit which is fully self contained & is ideal for in-laws, teenagers or separate rental income. Huge 830m2 lot with high density zoning offers potential for unit development (STP). Quiet location close to schools, transport & Princes Highway.
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 20th May at 12pm 10% dep - bal 6 months $750,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 12-12.30pm Jerome Mulholland 0401 060 804
8 Aratula Street Dandenong
FULLY RENOVATED IN AS NEW CONDITION Set in quiet complex closed to station & shops, this immaculate 2 bedroom unit is a delight to inspect. Freshly painted throughout & including quality carpets & tiling, the spacious air conditioned lounge opens to an as new cupboard packed kitchen with quality appliances & dishwasher. Luxurious bathroom with loor to ceiling tiling & separate shower is sure to impress. Private backyard & single garage complete the package. Currently let but vacant possession available.
SUPER INVESTMENT OR PERFECT FOR LARGE FAMILY
BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSES IN PRIME LOCATION Private Price Inspect Agent
$377,000+ Saturday 12-12.30pm Tom Dallas 0403 036 601
Choice of 5 townhouses in this excellent position close to the Plaza & market. Each offers 2 bedrooms plus retreat, master with full ensuite, open plan living & single garage. Includes loor coverings, gas appliances including ducted heating, single garage & private yard. Buy now & save up to $18,000 on Stamp Duty. Hurry – will sell quickly!
Private Price Inspect Agent
$430,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088
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Endeavour Hills 71 Crossdale Rise
Lysterfield South 327 Hallam North Road
For sale.
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Buyers Over $460,000 • 3 bedroom home on 351m2 (approx) • Hostess kitchen overlooking dining • Spacious living zone • Single garage, low maintenance 3 1 1
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312
Buyers Over $1,500,000 • 2 acres of land in Lysterfield South • Planning permit for a 2 lot subdivision • Close to famous bike track, golf course
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 Brendon Huang 0425 370 646
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Buyers Over $520,000 • 4 bedroom home on 961m2 of land • Stunning new kitchen • 2 light filled living zones
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312
Buyers Over $777,000 • 5 bedroom family home on 649m2 • Renovated kitchen with s/s appliances • 4 spacious living dining zones • Large alfresco overlooking garden 5 3 2
Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312
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$220,000 - $240,000 • 2 large bedrooms with BIR • Spacious lounge with floating floors • Carspace on title
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106
$400,000+ Saturday 6 May at 1:30pm • 3 good size bedrooms • Currently tenanted • Central Dandenong
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dragana Vasich 0432 042 686
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$780,000 - 830,000 • Fully renovated house • Planning permit issued for 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse at the rear
282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106
$300,000+ • Central location • 2 good sized bedrooms • 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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NUTS AND BOLTS OF BUYING PROPERTY Buying property can be an overwhelming experience! It doesn’t matter whether you want to buy established housing or house and land - buying property can be daunting if you don’t know where to start, and who to trust. It is vital to get an understanding of what you can afford to borrow. Every circumstance is unique and as the old saying goes - there is more than one way to skin a cat! What might not work in one situation, may work in another. The more information you can get on qualification the better - as well as all the costs associated with purchasing. There are a few ways of ascertaining your borrowing capacity. Firstly, you can walk into a bank and ask to speak to their loan manager. The positive is that you are going straight to the bank, so they have a fair idea what they are talking about. The downside is going directly to a bank limits your options. Just like your circumstances, each lender is entirely different from the other in terms of the standards they set on borrowing requirements. Unfortunately, going directly to the bank restricts your ability to test the market and get the best loan product that meets your specific needs.
A mortgage broker can be another option in getting more information. The positive of mortgage brokers is that they aren’t tied to one lender - they have access to more lenders and are able to source competitive loans. Traditionally, mortgage brokers are affiliated with an aggregator (ie: Mortgage Choice, Aussie) meaning they will operate under a recognised brand name, but basically run their own operation. Dealing with mortgage brokers affiliated to specific aggregators can also reduce your ability to test the lending market usually these aggregators have accreditation with only a certain number of lenders. The bigger the aggregator, the more lenders they can source loans through. So where do you start? You can come and visit me - I would love the opportunity to assist, obligation free of course! But if it’s not me you see first, the next best option is to start with a mortgage broker. For the reasons above, mortgage brokers have access to a greater distribution of lenders and their loan products. They can also give you qualification on the spot. If you aren’t quite ready for a mortgage application, they can provide you with a solid plan to get you in a position where you will be able to meet the lending requirements of the major banks. Ask plenty of questions, expect good information and answers so that you can be educated on the requirements of applying for a mortgage.
OLD WORLD
Charm MEETS MODERN LU X U RY
MEGA DISPLAY VILLAGE DRAWS CROWDS the eventual 2500 homes have been built to date. Sarah Bloom, Frasers Property’s general manager Residential Victoria, said the event was a roaring success, giving locals and those further afield the chance to explore a one-stop shop in the modern housing advances. It was also a chance for the community to mingle, meet their future neighbours, and build new relationships. “We wanted to launch it with a family day as that reflects what Berwick Waters is all about – family and community.” Visitors were also given the chance to enter into a competition to win $1000, which runs until 14 May at the sales office. The Berwick Waters sales office is at 2 Viewbank Road, Clyde North, and is open daily from 11am to 5pm. Call 13 38 38 or visit www.berwickwaters.com.au for more information.
The latest in cutting-edge housing designs have proven a major drawcard at Berwick Waters, with scores of people turning out for the launch of the area’s biggest display village. The flagship display village – the largest in the City of Casey – caught the imagination of families, couples and singles alike, who were able to view a kaleidoscope of innovative new design trends and dream of their future homes. The opening kicked off with a family fun day featuring kid’s favourite Peppa Pig, DJs, a giant slide, Thomas the Tank Engine ride, a petting zoo, sausage sizzle and DJs. Art and craft, a Jurassic Park-themed jumping castle, face painters, balloon twisters and food and coffee vans also made the day memorable. Berwick Waters is a joint development by Frasers Property Australia and Mondous Property Australia and more than 500 of
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HOMES FOR TODAY Show homes available for private viewing 2 & 3 Fenway Boulvard, Clyde North 25 Patricia Loop, Keysborough
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SeaACT success story Hushum Juma on the Drum Theatre stage.
Stories are at a creative stage By Casey Neill Aspiring storytellers and young people seeking confidence can tap into a free program in Dandenong. Last year Melbourne Playback Theatre Company received funding from Creative Victoria to run SeaACT with help from the City of Greater Dandenong, Drum Theatre, the Emerging Writer’s Festival and Cultural Fund Copyright. In term one, participants worked with a professional script writer and shared their stories of living in the municipality. In term two they’ll rehearse and perform the play they wrote as part of the Emerging Writer’s Festival and Refugee Week. “This is very exciting opportunity for young people who love performing arts, storytelling or would like to build their confidence,” actress and Melbourne Playback community development officer Diana Nguyen said. “We would like as many young people to know
about this fantastic program that happens every Thursday afternoon from 4pm to 6pm.” SeaACT is open to 12 to 25 year olds. The Journal spoke to SeaACT success story Hushum Juma, from Hampton Park, in May last year. “We enjoyed our time at the Drum. Every time we passed by the building we wondered what happened inside,” he said. “SeaACT gave use the opportunity to come in. “It’s about sharing stories as a group. We creatively listen and perform stories from the audience or stories from each other while we’re rehearsing. “We have a laugh about it and enjoy ourselves. It’s just a very creative outlet.” Hushum’s participation in SeaACT confirmed his desire to make acting his career, gave him the confidence to pursue it, and led to a scholarship with Melbourne Playback Theatre Company. Contact info@diananguyen.com.au for more information about getting involved.
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Leopold, 6, from Springvale South with Simon the Diamond and the Dandenong council's environmental mascot Harry Habitat. 167272 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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Reserve makes it a clean sweep A Springvale South community day made cleaning fun. The event at Darren Reserve on Thursday 20 April included workshops on cleaning up graffiti, African drumming and sports. There were also roaming entertainers, face painting, food and more.
Romaneath with Ann from Bunnings, Dandenong.
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Futures for at-risk youth By Casey Neill Dandenong’s Bei Nienkel started picking, packing and despatching goods as a Work for the Dole activity. Now the 21-year-old is a paid supervisor for Picking and Warehouse Solutions (PAWS) Fulfilment in Dandenong South. “It’s a good experience. You get to learn new things every day because it’s never the same thing,” he said. Industry and Employment Minister Wade Noonan and Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams visited the warehouse space on Wednesday 12 April. They met the PAWS team and workers from other Whitelion social enterprises Wheelly Good Coffee and fruit2work. PAWS recruits at-risk 16 to 25-year-olds to pick, pack and despatch orders. Supervisors receive support from trained youth workers to help each recruit to grow and gain transferrable skills. Whitelion CEO Mark Watt said PAWS had been in Dandenong South for three and a half years, and operated from the MarkitForce warehouse. “They were committed to helping young people as well,” he said. “We have homeless outreach centres in Dandenong, so we’re working with the homeless kids, and we know that work and social enterprise is fantastic for homeless kids because it really gives them a hope and a future.” Dean Pretty, 24, used to live on the street in Melbourne. Whitelion’s Chatterbox Bus gave him comfort and support. “They just made me feel like someone wanted to listen, because no one ever did,” he said. The service helped him to access rehab then linked him up with Wheelly Good Coffee. Dean now works on the fruit2work project, packing and delivering fruit from a warehouse at the Melbourne Market in Epping. Georgina Shaw, 17, ran away from home and got caught up with drug use.
China trip aids business ties By Casey Neill
Dandenong’s Bei Nienkel is a PAWS Fulfilment supervisor. 167216 “Dean (Pretty) was one of my closest friends through that stage,” she said. Once he’d turned his life around, he returned and offered her a job with Wheelly Good Coffee. Georgina was “trying to change” and jumped at the opportunity. “Having a job, giving me something to do really, really changed my life,” she said. “It was the first ever time I’ve got money for myself. “I’ve got a lot of training done, it’s opened a lot of opportunities for me.”
Mr Noonan said Whitelion received $2.65 million through the Jobs Victoria Employment Network program to place 240 at-risk young people into work over four years. “We do recognise that social enterprises provide a great pathway in terms of workplace inclusion and then community inclusion beyond that, and can be a pathway back to a meaningful life,” he said. “It’s terrifically positive work that doesn’t necessarily get the recognition it deserves.”
Greater Dandenong businesses could get a leg-up in China through a council-led trip. The council will co-ordinate networking and business matching sessions with key businesses and industry leaders in its sister city Xuzhou and nearby Nanjing in September. It’s seeking expressions of interest in the five to seven-day delegation. “I’d encourage any businesses to put their hand up,” Greater Dandenong business group manager Paul Kearsley said. He has led recent visits that have highlighted the growing levels of wealth in China and capacity for Chinese business owners to invest privately in foreign investment opportunities. Mr Kearsley accepted an invitation from the chamber to visit with a SABA representative, and SABA recently hosted a Wenzhou representative. He said that on his trip he would see what the city was about and look for opportunities for businesses to visit in the future. Wenzhou could join Xuzhou and Nanjing on the itinerary for September. The council adopted an International Relations policy last July to help build overseas relationships around economic co-operation and expand economic opportunities for local businesses. It established a formal sister city relationship with Xuzhou in 1996 and over the past few years has developed a link with the Jiangsu Federation of Industry and Commerce in Nanjing. It’s hoped the relationships will drive capital and private investment in Greater Dandenong. Delegation members will pay their own travel expenses. Email business@cgd.vic.gov.au or call 8571 1571 for more information.
What’s on Mindfulness meditation
Short Cuts Film Festival
This event aims to find a state of inner peace and connect to meaning while participants’ minds and bodies are calm, still and silent. A cuppa follows. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Mondays, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. A gold coin donation is suggested. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.
Historic garden tour
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt This mini-musical features songs and handson adventure for children of all abilities. Adults who come along in their pyjamas to the evening performance can buy tickets at a special ‘pyjama parent’ price. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Monday 1 May, 6.30pm. Tuesday 2 May, 10am and 11.45am. Tickets are priced from $12.90. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Dinner with a VIEW Dandenong Evening VIEW Club’s guest speaker this month is Vivienne Gallagher from Accessorize U. VIEW stands for voice, interests and education of women and the club supports the SMITH Family’s Learning for Life program. New members and guests are always welcome. ■ Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 2 May, 7pm. Bookings are essential. Call 9795 1222.
Retirees get active The Combined Probus Club of Noble Park meets on the first Monday of the month for events and activities. The not-for-profit club is for retired people aged over 55. New members are welcome. ■ Club Noble, Moodemere Street, Noble Park. Monday 1 May, 10am. Call Lesley Jarutis on 9546 2346.
Benga House with a photograph of Peter and Ann Hart during their childhood in the home. or assignment help from volunteer tutors, help other students with their studies and make new friends. ■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Mondays during school terms from 1 May, 4pm to 6pm. Call 1300 630 920.
Dance with Chunky Move Chunky Move is offering free dance workshops as a part of the [SUB]URBAN Studio project. Dancers of all experience levels can learn from the best dancers in Australia. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesdays from 3 to 17 May, 6.30pm to 7pm. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.
Grand Events and Dr Ian Hart - A man of Service exhibitions. Greater Dandenong Council archivist Rhonda Diffey speak about the Hart family’s role in the broader Dandenong community and share stories from the historical record about Dandenong during World War II. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 4 May, 6pm.
Ballroom dancing Join in social ballroom dancing every Thursday evening, with live bands. ■ Keysborough Senior Citizens, 352 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Thursdays, 8pm to 11pm. $17 per person. Call Jim on 0428 549 995 for more information.
Magic Moments
Mixed media workshops
This Burt Bacharach tribute features 22 of his most popular hits. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 4 May, 10.30am. Tickets are priced from $16. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Learn how to create unique and detailed canvas using mixed materials. ■ Benga House, Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Fridays 5 and 19 May, 2pm to 4pm. $15 for adults and $12 concession. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumthreatre.com. au.
Peer 2 Peer Homework Club
Hart family stories
Students in Years 6 to 12 can get homework
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Discover this unique two acre historic precinct in the heart of Dandenong. The tour includes Dandenong Shire’s first two-storey homestead Laurel Lodge, built in 1869, and Benga House, the largest and most expensive house in the shire when it was built in 1936. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 3 May and Wednesday 7 June, 10am to 12.30pm. Entry is $9 for adults and $6.50 concession. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au for bookings.
This event will celebrate diverse and exciting filmmaking. Audience members will vote for their favourite film. Children aged under 15 years must be supervised by a parent or guardian as the movies are unclassified. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 5 May, 7.30pm. 120 minutes, with interval. Tickets are $5. Call 8571 1666 or book at www.drumtheatre. com.au.
Talks on ... Spirituality Leader of the Multifaith Pilgrimage to India Father John Dupuche will speak about the journey to places sacred to Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 3 May, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Bookings are essential. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664 for more information.
Indonesian celebration The Indonesian Multicultural Festival of Victoria will feature traditional Indonesian food and drink stalls, community stalls, live music and dance, workshops and more. ■ Menzies Hall, 41 Menzies Avenue, Dandenong. Friday 26 May, 1pm to 8pm. For more information call Nika on 0412 476 998 or Lisda on 0423 065 497.
Springvale Men’s Group Men enjoy coffee, cake and a chat about daily life, exchanging ideas, support and community projects. ■ Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. The second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 9am to noon. $2 per session. No bookings required. Call 9548 3972 for more information.
SPORT Pathway taking girls to the top By Nicholas Creely Women’s football was once the great unknown it’s now the great success story of 2017. With all the hype that came with the AFLW and its inaugural season, there was also the birth of an elite pathway for talented young girls to develop their game - the TAC Cup Girls competition. And the coach of the Dandenong Stingrays Girls’ team, Dee Longwill, said that the introduction of the pathway is another major stepping stone in Women’s Football in Victoria. “It’s very important (the competition) - these girls are the benchmark to where the young talent will come from, it is our job to get the younger generation up to the standard of our elite programs,” she said. “There needs to be a succession plan or the competition won’t last. It is about educating and increasing the awareness, the wellbeing of this young talent. “We need to be working with the AFLW and VFL clubs to get the same message out. “It is good to see what level they need to be at - how hard they need to work to get to the elite level. “They not only need football skills, but the strength and conditioning, workload in fitness, nutrition, and recovery. “The younger players have mentors and role models to look up to as a motivation to get them to the highest possible level. “Definitely the standard will improve and it will become the benchmark for the younger generation but it will also provide the education and multiple pathways for women’s footy.” It was a steady season for the Rays, who finished in a respectable sixth position with a 3-2
Stingrays coach Dee Longwill was excited by what the TAC Cup season did for Women's Football. 166487 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS record, and impressed on numerous occasions against some of the stronger sides. They enjoyed a strong win in their inaugural game over the Oakleigh Chargers by 24-points, before tasting victory twice more against Gippsland Power (72-points) and Greater West-
ern Victoria (37-points). Longwill said that it was an enjoyable year for all involved down at Dandenong, and said that it definitely exceeded expectations in terms of what they achieved. “I couldn’t have asked for a better first season.
Star players get set to face off against Essendon By Nicholas Creely Eastern Football League (EFL) senior coach Brett Moyle has named his initial 74 player Interleague squad, with a whopping 15 players from both Noble Park and Rowville looking to make the final cut. In what is going to be a highly anticipated clash with the Essendon District Football League (EDFL) on 13 May at Bayswater Oval, there are a number of star players included in the squad. Former AFL star and current Bull James Gwilt headlines the act and could potentially be named captain, with his star teammates Kyle Martin, Mitchell Gent, Sam Monaghan, Shayne Allan, Tim Harper and Ziggie Alwan all named in the squad. Last year’s Chandler Medalist Cameron Manuel has been named for the Hawks and looks certain to be one of the major players for the side, with teammates Alex Frawley, Damian Garner, James Wilsen, Lachlan McDonald, Matthew Davey and Matthew Robinson all making the initial squad. In total, there are 475 games of AFL experience in the squad with Cameron Howat (Vermont), Farren Ray (Balwyn), James Gwilt (Noble Park), John Meesen (Balwyn), Jonathon Simpkin (Balwyn), Kyle Martin (Noble Park), Thomas Roach (Balwyn) and Tom Simpkin (Balwyn) all having previously played at the highest level. Some other notable names in the squad include Kris Pendelbury, brother of Collingwood captain Scott, Mason Crozier, brother of Fremantle forward Hayden, Ryan Bathie, a former Geelong rookie and Richmond VFL star, and Myles Sewell, who has been one of the great North Ballarat VFL players of all time. Last year, the EFL travelled to Simonds Stadium to tackle the Geelong Football League, but went down by 24-points in a spirited display. The Under-19s squad will be named in the coming weeks, with a number of Noble Park and Rowville youngsters set to get a crack. The Southern Football League is also expected to announce its initial squad shortly.
Bulls' star Kyle Martin has been named in the EFL Interleague squad. 156866
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I wish the season was longer as the girls were connecting as a team and in their line groups, our structures were improving each week and the team was jelling together.” Some stars emerged out of the competition for the Rays, with several players involved in representative football, another major positive as they look to guide them into the elite competition. “We had a number of success stories this season within the team with some players making the Under 16 and Under 18 Vic Country squads, players being involved in the AFL Academy, the interest from the community, sponsors, family and friends and with Bridie Kennedy winning joint Best and Fairest for the TAC Cup competition,” she said. As for Longwill, she is just looking to continue her path in coaching the Stingrays to glory, and wherever it may lead is exciting. “Being a part of the Stingrays and being involved in the TAC Cup Girls competition has been a fantastic development for my overall coaching experience and for the development of the players at an elite level,” she said. “I am more determined to gain as much experience in the off-season to provide the next generation with the growth and knowledge that is required. “Working with the assistant coaches, trainers and support staff was also a great experience, learning and bouncing ideas off each other. “Currently I would like to continue gaining exposure and experience to my coaching and see where it takes me. “Of course, if something came up I would definitely take up the challenge,” she said. “I thank everyone involved in this transition into TAC Cup footy for believing in me so one day you never know?”
Dandy players feature in win There was a dominant Dandenong flavour to the victorious Victoria Metro Men team which claimed an under-18 title at the recent Basketball Australia Helloworld and Kevin Coombs championships. The tournament, held in Townsville last week, was a dominant one for Victoria as a whole, with the Victoria Country Women also claiming their title after a dominant campaign. Dandenong youngsters Tyler Robertson, James Spencer, Daniel Owies, Ryan Rapp and John Tomasi were all part of a squad which reigned gold in after an impressively consistent tournament. The side rallied late against Queensland North in the grand final to clinch the thrilling win 79-77, with Robertson (16 points, five rebounds) and Spencer playing crucial roles. The side was coached by Dandenong’s Darren Perry, who praised his young chargers for fighting through a tough game. “When you trail in the fourth quarter and you trail late in the game you just have to keep with it and we did - you could say we did these things right, but all the things we did late were tough, we did them at the right times and the bunch that started the week are a much bigger bunch of men at the end of the week,” he said. “We didn’t have as much experience as we may have - we had guys this week do things they probably didn’t think they could do.” The Metro Men were trailing for the majority of the match through some slick play by Queensland North, but did enough to bring the Merv Emms Trophy back to Victoria for the second year running. 35 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 24 April, 2017
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Playmaker looks to the hallowed halls of footy By Nicholas Creely The hallowed turf of the MCG is truly a magic place for all Melburnians. To watch sport there is a privilege, but to play on there is an honour. Those lucky enough to stand in the middle and gaze up at the glorious grand-stands will never be the same. Draft prospect and Dandenong Stingray playmaker Hunter Clark is one of the lucky ones. Playing just over two weeks ago as part of Team Jacob Weitering, in what was the curtainraiser for the Carlton-Essendon match on the MCG, the 18-year-old impressed with flashes of brilliance and an uncanny ability to find a target, even if under extreme pressure. But he admits that stepping onto the MCG was a wonderful experience, and one that he has taken plenty from. “I’ve been injured since early January, so the Academy game a couple of weeks ago was the first game I’ve played for the year. “I knew what the expectations would be, and I’m just looking to build at the moment,” Clark said. “The Team Weitering/Daniher game was the first time I’ve been on the MCG to play - running out on the ground even for the warm-up, a few of the boys were talking about what it would be like to play in front of even 50,000 - it felt surreal to be honest, it was awesome being on the MCG.” Now looking to settle into the TAC Cup season before the National Championships begin, the prodigious talent is excited for what lies ahead. “It’s all pretty exciting going through the TAC Cup and hopefully I can play some Vic Country games too - I just want to have a solid year, put my best foot forward and give myself every chance to be drafted,” he said. Clark is an aggressive half-back who is looking to expand his game, has the ability to cut apart a team with elite skills on both sides of his body, but possesses a team-oriented mindset like the two players he currently models his game on. “When I’m in situations where I need to be able to get out of danger, being able to use both feet means you are never trapped - I think it’s definitely a strength, and it opens the ground up too,” he said. “I’m not too sure where I’ll be playing most of the year - I’ve been playing half-back in the Academy games, but I want to be able to play anywhere and add another string to my bow - the more positions you play well the better you are. “I like to think I can play a bit like Luke Hodge and Marcus Bontempelli - the way Hodge puts his head over the ball and stands up in big moments is inspiring and the way Bontempelli uses his brilliant hands in close and can make something out of nothing is awesome to watch.” Hunter only last weekend played a match against the Northern Blues at Etihad Stadium, as part of the AFL Academy, and was among the best players on the ground. “I felt I went OK against the Northern Blues
Hunter Clark is an excitement machine. at Etihad last weekend - it was really my first senior game, and it was a massive step-up - it was a bit weird lining up on Cam O’Shea, who played at Port - he was just really big and obviously played a lot of AFL footy,” he said. He is also buoyant about the talent the Rays possess in 2017, and was full of praise for several of his teammates.
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Balkans blaster storms Serbia By Russell Bennett Narre Warren local and Noble Park Tennis Club prodigy Destanee Aiava continues to take the tennis world by storm after the 16-year-old made her Fed Cup debut against Serbia on the weekend. It marks just the latest chapter in a meteoric rise for Aiava who is one of world tennis’ most impressive young talents. She announced her arrival on the global stage at the Brisbane International in January. Having defeated three higher-ranked opponents to qualify for the prestigious WTA Premier event, she went on to survive a nerve-wracking overnight rain delay to win her first round match against American Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Aiava was then awarded a wildcard into the senior draw of the Australian Open becoming the first player born this century to compete in a Grand Slam. Molik, the Australian captain, said she was “delighted” to name Aiava alongside Daria Gavrilova, Ash Barty, and Casey Dellacqua for the must-win tie against Serbia. “We all saw Destanee’s talent and determination during the Aussie summer and I’m really looking forward to seeing her blossom and develop as she matures into a professional tennis player,” Molik said. She may seem shy and unassuming away from the court, but Destanee sure lets her power-packed game do all the talking on it. While her incredible physical fitness is a major asset, she describes her mental strength as the biggest key. “That side is just as strong as the physical for me,” she told the Gazette in an extended interview a little over 18 months ago. And mum Rosie agrees. “They both go hand-in-hand - her coach changed her game to just improve the base of it and work on a few technical things like getting her timing right,” she added. The youngster is already known for her tireless work ethic and drive to succeed. When the Gazette first spoke with Aiava way back in 2012, she explained that she pinned a list of goals on the fridge and ticked them off one-by-one as she accomplished them. On that list with a bullet - “Become world number one”. Australia took on Serbia in its World Group II playoff at the Kristalna Dvorana Sports Hall in Zrenjanin, Serbia, on 22 and 23 April.
“The Rays have quite a few that can be drafted this year - Luke Davies, Oscar Clavarino, Aaron Darling and Tom De Koning who have all proven themselves pretty well so far - Riley D’Arcy is just dominating at the moment and doing everything right, and Josh Bateman, our skipper, has a lovely kick - Dyl Morris is another who has had a quick start to the year,” he said.
Rangers on the bounce back to start strong season By Nicholas Creely It’s been an up-and-down six-month period on-court for Dandenong Basketball, with highstandards and bitter defeats driving the powerful organisation in the winter competitions. Following the shattering WNBL grand final defeat for the Rangers, the SEABL Men’s and Women’s have both started their respective seasons in strong positions. But it’s the Dandenong Rangers Youth Championship Women that have made waves and have put together a truly unbelievable start to the season. Undefeated at 7-0 to start the season, the Rangers show no signs of slowing down, and have put together a truly unprecedented first part of the season. Starting their season with back-to-back wins in Round 1 over Ballarat Rush 70-47 and Bendigo Braves 55-52, the Rangers returned home in Round 2 to claim a comfortable 57-47 victory over Eltham Wildcats. They then annihilated 36 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 24 April, 2017
Kilsyth Cobras 76-33 in Round 3, before knocking off Ringwood Hawks 63-58 in an entertaining duel in Round 4. The new head coach, Clare Papavs, was unsure when taking the job what to expect, but she has been pleasantly surprised with how the start of the year has panned out. “Really proud of the girls and the way they are adjusting to the new system we’ve installed”, she said. “They are a young group, a different group from the past few years - I don’t think we knew what to expect from Round 1 to now seven games in, but to be sitting 7-0 in first place leading into the break is a nice position to be in.” Playing off a new and exciting team-based game, the YYC Women’s Rangers are blitzing the competition with their spread across the scoring, with no player even averaging 10-points per game. In terms of defensive pressure and presence, they are head-and-shoulders above the other teams considering they play such a frenetic at-
tacking game. Although seen as a team that doesn’t rely on just a few players, the starts of both Amy Baum and Kristyn McInherney are not going unnoticed, with the pair dominating the first seven games. Baum and McInherney, seen as potential future WNBL stars, are averaging higher than 45 per cent from the three, with Baum in particular the team’s most elite passer, with 3.4 assists per game ranking her in the top-three of the competition. Papavs said that the key to the success so far this season has been a willingness for the players to execute the game plan of the coaches. “The girls take in everything Dean Kinsman (assistant coach) and I give them - they work hard and deserve the success they are having,” she said. “I’m really enjoying leading this group of young athletes, hopefully we can keep the momentum up into the rest of the season.” The Rangers play their next home game at Dandenong on Sunday 30 April against Knox Raiders.
Destanee Aiava continues to make waves in the Tennis world.
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Women are in their own league By David Nagel Women’s football looks set to continue its staggering growth pattern of the last few years with the impending birth of the South Eastern Women’s Football League (SEWFL) in 2017. A total of 25 clubs will field 32 teams across three divisions, setting the foundation for future success stories in the elite VFL and AFL Women’s competitions. Established clubs in the South East such as Beaconsfield, Cranbourne, Endeavour Hills and Seaford will match motors in the top two divisions, while the real excitement will come at the base level of SEWFL where new clubs will bring a fresh look to the football landscape. Division three - the South East Development League - will see clubs from as far and wide as the Bass Coast, Morwell East, Crib Point and Bunyip dip their toes into the competitive ranks for the very first time. Officer SFC is also one such club and president Barry O’Loughlin said after a long build up the club was now looking forward to the start of the season on Saturday 6 May. “It’s been a long process, but the numbers have stayed strong and the girls have really maintained their enthusiasm,” O’Loughlin said. “It will be great to finally get it going, a great starting point for a concept that is going to get bigger and bigger as the years go by. “It’s phenomenal what’s happening really, women’s football is already massive and you’d love to have a crystal ball to see where it will all end up.” O’Loughlin said the growth of the senior competition would hopefully attract stronger numbers to the junior ranks. “I know there have been some difficulties in attracting numbers in the juniors at some clubs,
Girls like Dandenong Stingray's player Molly McDonald have a new avenue to the big time with the advent of the South Eastern Women’s Football League. 166487 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
but this will filter down and clubs are going to get stronger and stronger,” he said. “Some clubs like Cranbourne and Seaford are already fielding three senior sides and I can see the day -in two to three years’ time - where we’re doing the same.” O’Loughlin said the implementation of women’s football had created a great atmosphere at the club. “It’s always been about a one-club mentality for us, I’ve said that from the start, and that’s the
way we’re approaching it,” he said. “The girls get treated no differently to the boys. We share the duties around the club evenly and that’s the way it should be.” COMPETING TEAMS IN SOUTH EASTERN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL LEAGUE Chisolm SEWF Division 1 Cranbourne, Eastern Devils, Gippsland Maroons, Knox, Port Melbourne, Seaford, St Kilda Sharks.
MRC SEWF Division 2 Beaconsfield, Chirnside Park, Cranbourne, Eastern Devils, Edi-Asp, Endeavour Hills, Mornington, Red Hill, Seaford, St Kilda Sharks. MRC SEWF South East Development Bass Coast, Bunyip, Cerberus/Crib Point, Frankston Bombers, Frankston Dolphins, Gippsland Maroons, Hastings, Karingal, Mornington, Morwell East, Officer, Pearcedale, Seaford, Tyabb, Warragul.
Running mates going the distance Fanta Bale and Dundee Osprey announced themselves as serious RSN927 Sandown Cup contenders after both recorded emphatic victories in their staying debuts at Sandown Park on Thursday night. The pair have forged formidable careers over the sprint and middle distances, each recording three Group 1 victories and combining to win almost $1 million in prize money. However neither had started over 715m before taking their place in the heats of the Grade 5 series. Sent to the boxes as the $1.50 favourite, Fanta Bale pinged straight to the lead and was never challenged, carving out stunning early splits to score by eight lengths in 41.70. Peter Riley, deputising for trainer Robert Britton, was delighted with Fanta Bale’s performance. “You can’t ask any more, to jump on the lure and run those splits early it’s going to take a very good dog to run her down,” he said. The seven-time group finalist has long been touted as a potential stayer, but her form had been so good over the sprints that she’d been kept to the shorter trip. Despite a number of feature sprints coming up over the Sandown May carnival, including the $145,000 Group 1 Sapphire Crown, connections have decided the time is right to step her up in distance.
Dundee Osprey was made to work hard in his heat but was no less impressive, registering a six length win while stopping the clock in 41.91. The $1.60 favourite was expected to lead from box 1 but was headed by Destini Wildfire early and took more than a lap of the circuit to reel him in. The reigning Sandown Greyhound of the Year finally drew level coming off the back straight before accelerating away to claim a comfortable victory. “I thought he would have got a bit further in front, but the 5 put him to the sword early,” said trainer Geoff Scott-Smith, who completed a winning double and will have three starters in next Thursday’s $17,250 final. “I wasn’t sure how he was going when he passed us (at the starting boxes after the first lap) but he seemed to run it out pretty good for his first run over the distance.” As happy as he was with Dundee Osprey’s first try over the 715m, he hasn’t ruled out a tilt at the Speed Star - an event he won last September ahead of the Sandown Cup. “I’ve got the Sandown Cup in mind, but the Speed Star - we’ll see what happens. He’s lost a length or two early but he’s still running over-all good times.”
Peter Riley and star greyhound Fanta Bale.
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HEAD LINING SAGGING OR DAMAGED? Sedan Reg $280* Now $240 Wagon Reg $330* Now $290 SAVE $40 LIFETIME WARRANTY Must present coupon. Valid until 30/5/17.
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Above: A Cadillac receives a new soft top from Mega Trim Motor Trimming.
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The inside of an old Hudson which was treated to a full re-trim.
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Established in 1990, the team at Mega Trim Motor Trimming Dandenong has a combined 60 years’ experience in automotive and marine upholstery repairs and restoration. Lead by award winning trimmer and store owner Kevin Nolan, the team at Mega Trim Motor Trimming has tackled everything from retrimming racing barrier stalls to cafes booths, to roller coasters, planes, trains and trams seating, to dog beds and even gym equipment. It doesn’t matter if it’s a big or small job, if it can be sewn, there’s a good chance Mega Trim Motor Trimming can fixed it. “Along with large projects, we are always doing small repairs on cars and trucks,” Kevin said. “It could be a little cigarette hole in a seat, to a re-spring or re-pad on an uncomfortable seat, to the sagging headlining that is always falling down.” Alongside fully qualified motor trimmer David and apprentice James, Kevin is able to assist clients with automotive, truck, marine and vintage vehicle needs, offering same-day service on eligible projects. With years of experience providing expertise to a range of large companies, Kevin and the team Mega Trim Motor Trimming pride themselves on customer satisfaction. Among Mega Trim Motor Trimmings’ lengthy list of customers is the Melbourne Racing Club, Victorian Racing Club, Booran Holden Dandenong, the Victoria Police force and the Country Fire Authority. “We are always trying to ensure the customer is happy,” Kevin said. “We pride ourselves on quality jobs.”
9793 1645 MAJOR SERVICE Normally $290
*same discount applies to all models
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21 Cheltenham Rd DANDENONG
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