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Lives on the line By Casey Neill A child could die outside Athol Road Primary School without a change in driver behaviour, a crossing guard fears. At its Monday 14 August meeting, Greater Dandenong Council tabled a petition signed by 254 people requesting flashing lights at the crossing outside the Springvale South school’s gates to enhance its visibility to motorists. “Just to alert cars to slow down,” acting principal Carmel Nigro said. “It’s a lot more prominent. “It makes drivers a little bit more aware. “I’m sure there are other solutions.” Ms Nigro said the school council raised the is-
sue and spearheaded the petition. “Before school and after school times it gets really busy out there,” she said. “Then you’ve got the shopping centre as well across the road. “The school crossing man almost every day is saying to us that there’s going to be an accident. “He’s so anxious. “He says something fatal is about to happen.” Ms Nigro said it wasn’t only the crossing guard who was feeling anxious about the safety of children. “There’s driveway points everywhere,” she said. “There’s all these cars going in and out, reversing.”
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She said it wasn’t only parents who signed the petition. “There were community members who live in the street that have also raised concerns, and shop owners as well,” she said. “Springvale Road is so close to our school. “Drivers, as soon as they turn in they’ve got to come to a halt. “Many aren’t expecting it. The crossing is right there. “We’ve had some near-misses. “Just yesterday I had the school crossing man, he came to see me after school and he said ‘it’s like a nightmare out there, I’m waiting for one of these kids to be hit’. “I’ve got staff who go out there after school
as well to monitor and watch.” Teachers also put an emphasis on road safety in the classroom and urge students to be vigilant. “We tell them to wait for drivers to stop before you walk, don’t just trust that they’re going to stop,” Ms Nigro said. She said some drivers could do with a road safety refresh, too, but hoped the lights would make them more aware. “It’s not going to solve all the problems out there but it’s certainly going to help,” she said. Greater Dandenong Council engineering services director Julie Reid said the council was investigating the matter and would get back to the petitioner.
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Near miss is the trouble with kerb-cutting trucks A corner-cutting truck almost struck a Greater Dandenong councillor who was highlighting the dangerous practice in Noble Park North. Councillor Zaynoun Melhem had to jump from the vehicle’s path during a photo shoot at Browns and Police roads with the Journal on Wednesday 16 August. He was crouched on the footpath near the roadside when a truck driver swung off the road and onto the pavement. Cr Melhem raised this exact issue at the Monday 14 August Greater Dandenong Council meeting. He said trucks turning left into Browns Road from Police Road were regularly driving over the footpath. Cr Melhem said this not only damaged the
footpath but was “a disaster waiting to happen”. “The kids from Nazareth and Carwatha College are always waiting on there,” he said. He said the council had previously patched the broken footpath with crushed rock but there was no deterrent for the truck drivers to stop the behaviour. Cr Melhem suggested bollards could do the job, but asked the council’s engineering services director Julie Reid to look into the situation. Ms Reid advised the Journal that VicRoads managed the intersection. VicRoads’ Metro South East Movement and Safety Manager Sasha Yarwood said the road authority would “take this feedback on board from council and monitor the operation of the intersection to make sure it is safe for all road users”.
In Brief Three men in road rage fight Horrific vision emerged this week showing an “awful” roadside punch-on in Dandenong South. Glenda Powell told Tom Elliott on radio station 3AW that she was on her way to work about 8am on Tuesday 15 August when she happened across the assault on Frankston-Dandenong Road. “I saw two guys punching the crap out of another guy and thought ‘this is terrible’,” she said. Ms Powell told 3AW that she started taking video and then called police. “I was shaking for about two hours,” she said. Victoria Police was unable to shed any light on the outcome of the incident.
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Cr Zaynoun Melhem after moving to make way for the turning truck. 171752 Picture: GARY SISSONS
Police are appealing for public help to find Ben Ward (pictured). There are two warrants issued for the 41-year-old’s arrest. He is believed to frequent Greater Dandenong. Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
String of traffic charges A Noble Park man will answer 53 charges over seven unlicensed and dangerous driving incidents. Frontline Tactical Unit officers arrested the 28-year-old on Monday 14 August over the alleged incidents in the southern suburbs between April and August. They seized his vehicle and he was remanded him in custody. Police warned drivers who engaged in high risk driving and placed other road users at risk that there was no place to hide.
Firebomb bike bandit Police are searching for a bike bandit involved in two Molotov cocktail attacks in Keysborough. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives appealed for public help to find the person involved in early-morning incidents on 26 June and 11 July. Both involved someone throwing a Molotov cocktail towards a home in Latrobe Avenue and police believe that the incidents are linked.
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Primary school’s bicycle roads to teach traffic safety A new traffic course will teach Greater Dandenong kids to be safer near roads and on their bikes. Dandenong West Primary School received $7800 as part of the TAC Community Road Safety Grants Program to build the asphalt course. It has road conditions that mimic real traffic so children can learn about road safety in a simulated environment. Three local kindergartens will also use the course as part of road and bike education programs. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams launched 12361787-LB34-17
the facility on Thursday 17 August. “It’s a fun way to get our young children active, while teaching them and their families how to be safe on their bikes and our roads,“ she said. “I encourage local community groups and organisations with an idea to promote road safety, to apply for the next round of the TAC’s community grants program.” Dandenong West Primary’s Ivan Araujo said the school had been running a bike education program for older students to encourage them to ride to and from school safely. “A lot of our children walk alone to school as
well,” he said. “There’s been a number of traffic incidences around the school. “There’s high traffic volume and because of the factories over the road there was also a lot of industrial vehicles. “We were teaching bike ed but not providing a safe place to practice riding.” Junior students were only completely a halfday riding course once a year. “That’s not enough. They need constant practice,” Mr Araujo said. “We’ve got a community hub as well that will have access to that resource.”
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Looking Back
Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society
100 years ago 16 August 1917 Municipal candidates To the Editor Sir, The near approach of the shire elections gives rise to varying thoughts when we consider the appeal made by the director of recruiting, the Hon D McKinnon, to married and single men alike: “That in their dire hour of your nation’s peril we want you men to take your place at the breach and fill the gaps of your comrades who are languishing tired and weary, fighting for home and honour”. Not only is this appeal made with all the grave responsibility of our local authorities, but it is re-echoed by our soldiers, officers and men alike. But, you say, what has this to do with shire elections? That is just where the sting comes in, when
we consider that most of our councillors are old and tried members of their respective councils, men who have done good works, as Cr James remarked at the last meeting of the Berwick council. Here I might draw the electors’ attention to the fact that most of these councillors, who are being forced to an election, are either too old or have been rejected from military service, they have an election forced on them by men who are quite capable to take their place as a unit in the AIF.
50 years ago 22 August 1967 Dandenong to be Fountain City? An attractive fountain in a central park in Dandenong is envisaged by the Rotary Club of Dandenong which is prepared to co-operate with the Dandenong council to build and finance it. The club was prepared to submit a prelimi-
nary design for the fountain and to provide $1500 towards the cost on a dollar for dollar basis. It suggested the fountain should be built in the park on the corner of Foster Street and Princes Highway.
His comments came last Monday when the council adopted its community grants program for 1997-98. The recipients were selected by a taskforce of council officers and six of the city’s 11 councillors.
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18 August 1997 Council provides generous grants Greater Dandenong council is the most generous in providing community grants compared with its neighbours. This year it has awarded a total of $1.4 million to 240 community groups compared with Kingston’s $590,000 and Casey’s $223,310. The Mayor of Greater Dandenong, Greg Harris, said the city was totally committed to community groups and would try to increase the allocation each year.
20 August 2012 Danger at level crossing Pedestrians and drivers running the gauntlet at the Springvale level crossing were targeted by police last week. Acting Superintendent Charlie Allen said the level crossing was in the state’s top 15 for injuries. He urged pedestrians and drivers not to cross the tracks when the gates closed and warning signals were operating. Last year a tip truck was struck by a train at the Springvale Road crossing.
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David Freeman the butcher and David Freeman the chef are smoking salmon like no one else. The father and son duo use a process that’s “completely different to what everyone else does”. “It’s ours, nobody else’s, and we’re proud of it,” David junior said. He set up Keysborough-based The Melbourne Pantry after spotting a hole in the smoked salmon market. He worked under Michelin star chef Alan Garth in the UK and from him learnt the traditional smoking methods he employs today. “We do stuff that’s more of the English style,” David junior said. He moved to Australia from Birmingham, England, in 2000. “My sister works in computers. She came over here before all of us. She was offered a job over here,” he said.
“We do it differently to everybody else.” Another different offering from The Melbourne Pantry is smoked yogurt, developed with chef Matt Wilkinson. It’s closer to a solid than a liquid. “Matthew does a roasted carrot salad with the smoked yogurt,” David junior said. There’s also smoked maple syrup - used on carrots at The Independent in Gembrook - and smoked tomatoes. “Chop them up with spring onions, rocket, cucumber - like a salsa - and put it with some swordfish,” David junior advised. “It rocks the part, I’ll tell you.” The Melbourne Pantry supplies delicatessens, markets and restaurants. We’re always trying to add new products, always looking for different things to smoke,” he said. “We’re always looking to grow, we want to grow.”
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Lighting in Dandenong’s main strip is due for rejuvenation. During public question time at the Monday 14 August Greater Dandenong Council meeting, resident Carmel Puglisi pointed out that many lights in the Lonsdale Street lighting feature were not working and asked whether they’d be repaired. The 60 rectangular lights are atop a strip of poles and change colours. Engineering services director Julie Reid said the lights had been malfunctioning because they had been “impacted by traffic incidents over an extended period of time”. She said the council had allocated funding to investigate the problem and repair works would take place during two to three weeks in September and October. The lights were installed about seven years ago as part of the Revitalising Central Dandenong project.
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Firefighters’ new arrival By Casey Neill Noble Park Fire Brigade is about to welcome a new member to the family - a tanker. The CFA crew has been the only one of the state’s 1220 brigades without a bushfire fighting appliance for about 10 years. Brigade Captain Terence Sanford said the tanker it had previously was taken away during a period of declining membership. “Since then we’ve been working extremely hard to build our numbers and become a strong brigade,” he said. The brigade now has more than 50 members.
“Now that we’ve got to that point we’ve been allocated a tanker again, which will complement our salvage. We become a three-truck brigade again (with our urban truck),” he said. The new tanker is actually 27 years old. “In CFA years, that’s a dinosaur,” he said. “But it’s fit to turn out in and go out to strike teams during summer. “It’s one of the biggest things to happen at the brigade in over a decade. “We’ve been promised it’ll arrive within the month.” Mr Sanford thanked Keysborough MP Martin Pakula and the CFA for its support.
He hoped there was more good news ahead. The salvage - specific for lighting - is about 24 years old. “It’s served its purpose. It’s an oversized people mover now,” he said. “It has seven seats. “We have 11 or 12 people turning up to a job and we’ve only got one firefighting appliance. “We’ve got people turning up and we have to turn them away because we can’t fit them on the truck. “We’re proving ourselves to be a valuable resource in the state.”
Bitter sweet blaze haze descends A fire in a Foster Street sweets store sent elegant plumes of smoke over central Dandenong. Journal photographer Gary Sissons spotted the blaze at Little India’s Calcutta Sweets just after 8.30am on Wednesday 16 August and captured several eerie images. A CFA spokeswoman said that five trucks attended the scene and the crews declared the fire under control about 9.05am. Police attended the scene for traffic control and later examined the building. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives said that the fire’s cause was not suspicious.
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All-embracing legacy recalled By Casey Neill Hundreds of mourners farewelled Tom Hartley at St James’ Anglican Church in Dandenong on Friday 18 August. They spilled from the church into two halls on the grounds, watching the service for the manufacturing, scouting and community great on television screens. St James’ was where Tom met his wife Margo and where they married 53 years ago. Their sons Todd and Mark delivered eulogies, as did Scouts Victoria chief commissioner Bob Taylor, and long-time friends John Peck and Vic Landsman. Mr Taylor said Mr Hartley was involved in establishing four local scout groups. “There is a Scout hall now in Doveton due entirely to Tom Hartley,” he said. Mr Peck said that meeting Mr Hartley at a Scouts meeting was a life-changing moment and “from that point onwards, Tom was my guiding force”. “Tom has shown me through his actions how a person can make a difference in the world,” he said. Mark spoke about his father’s extensive contributions to charities. “He didn’t just send cheques,” he said. The Reverend Noel White hosted the service, and told mourners that he’d shared a 60-year friendship with Mr Hartley. “I can’t think what my life would have been like without Tom’s influence in it,” he said. “His legacy is huge and all-embracing.” South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) executive officer Adrian Boden had many conversations with Mr Hartley after SEMMA moved into the Hilton offices. “He remained throughout his career curious and creative on all things manufacturing,” he said.
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Champion house is local legend By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong could scoop the pool at the Victorian Learn Local Awards. Springvale Neighbourhood House’s Melinda Hamilton is a finalist for the Learn Local Volunteer Champion award, Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney announced on Tuesday 8 August. Dandenong Neighbourhood House’s Michelle Hood is in the running for the Ro Allen Award, which recognises pre-accredited learner excellence. The house itself is a finalist for the Learn Local Legend award and the Excellence in Creating Local Solutions nod for its Community Work Partnerships Program. Dandenong Neighbourhood House manager Robyn Coslovich said Ms Hood came to the house as part of a community service order and started on the mums and bubs program. “It’s a quilting program we run in connection with the Department of Justice and Regulation,” she said. “They make quilts for the Dandenong and Monash neonatal units. “The hospital keeps some of them, so they have a supply, and they send some home with parents.” The program also makes angel gowns “for the little babies that don’t make it” from donated wedding gowns and cards for a kids’ cancer association. Ms Coslovich said Ms Hood “wasn’t overly interested” at first and just wanted to get her order over and done with. But once she’d finished the 12-month stint she sought out a quilting group. “Michelle came back and volunteered on our asylum seeker community lunch, and with a disability group doing hospitality,” Ms Coslovich said. “She got to know the students, she engaged with them really well. “Here at Dandenong that’s one of the biggest things. It’s being able to engage.” The house needed a trainer and put Ms Hood through the necessary training.
Melinda Hamilton during her sewing class at Springvale Neighbourhood House. 171825 Ms Hamilton answered a newspaper advertisement for Springvale Neighbourhood House volunteers about eight years ago. She takes classes in sewing, craft and English. The 66-year-old travels to the house from her Seaford home at least three times a week. “It’s very rewarding and everybody’s so appreciative of anything you do for them,” Ms Hamilton said. “Being diverse cultures, I learn a lot from them as well as teaching them. “It’s not a job, it’s something I really enjoy. “You feel like you’re with friends and you can be yourself and that’s nice.” Ms Hamilton said she once mentioned that she liked green tea so students regularly bring in their finds from abroad. “I’ve got the biggest variety of tea at home!” she said. “It’s really lovely to have that bond with them.” The former bank manager learnt to sew at an early age from her mum. She now teaches the basics and by default helps migrants with their English skills. “We have discussions about different things,” she said. “They love talking about their families. “It’s more like a whole lot of friends together. “From the volunteering I decided I really liked it so I went and did the course for teaching English as a second language. I do that twice a week as well as volunteering.” The Victorian Learn Local Awards will be presented on Thursday 31 August.
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Beaming with rail pride More than half of the beams needed to raise the rail line in Noble Park are now in place. Workers and Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams marked the milestone on Wednesday 16 August. There are 100 beams of a total 200 in place for the 2.2 kilometres of elevated rail that will remove the Corrigan, Heatherton and Chandler road level crossings. What do you think about the sky rail now that it’s taking shape? Visit www.facebook.com/DandenongJournal to share your thoughts.
A karaoke bar will soon be bringing keen crooners into Springvale. Greater Dandenong councillors approved the application for the first floor at 1-3 Balmoral Avenue at their Monday 14 August meeting. Objections to the project related to potential excessive noise, unruly behaviour and property devaluation. But a council report found the proposal was acceptable for the site. “Whilst there are residential developments located opposite the site, the subject site and residential developments are located in the heart of a Commercial 1 Zone,” it said. Councillor Sean O’Reilly said he was interested in how the council would reconcile the two interests “given the council has a view that Springvale, we want more activity at night”. “Springvale is a busy activity and shopping centre during the day but then quietens down about 5pm,” he said. “Neighbouring shopping centres like Glen Waverley tend to go on more into the night time. “We need residences in central Springvale, close to transport, ready-made patrons for nighttime venues. “I’m interested to see how this will go hand-inhand in the future.” Cr Youhourn Chea said “Springvale is quiet at night time”. “Perhaps if we have more activity at night time it would be great for Springvale,” he said. Cr Tim Dark said this was a very exciting development. “This is the first karaoke bar in Springvale,” he said. “The most popular venue for karaoke in the south east is the City of Monash. “It’s quite sensible in terms of operating hours and liquor licensing restrictions. “This will bring a lot of people to the area, bring a lot of business. “It will be good for the economy. I’m looking forward to it.”
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Animal welfare improves: report Greater Dandenong ranked 19th of Victoria’s 79 council areas for animal cruelty reports, new RSPCA data shows. The municipality’s ranking dropped to 59th on a per capita basis, though, the figures released on Tuesday 15 August revealed. RSPCA Victoria received 10,180 cruelty reports across the state in 2016-17 - about 28 per day. Of those, 196 were concerns about the welfare of animals in Greater Dandenong. That equates to one report for every 776 residents in the area. The state-wide average was one report per 581 residents. Last year, Greater Dandenong ranked 15th for reports and 50th on a per capita basis. RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker said understanding the rate of cruelty reporting and the different offences in local areas was critical to ensuring that RSPCA Victoria directed its education, advocacy and enforcement efforts to the places that that needed it most. As with last year’s data, reports received in 2016-17 about animals not receiving basic care far outnumbered all other offences reported. “These kinds of problems are so preventable,” Dr Walker said. “Whether it’s asking family or friends for support, seeking assistance from animal welfare groups, or surrendering animals to be rehomed, we would strongly encourage owners who aren’t keeping up with the basics to seek help to care for their animals.” Reports received from Greater Dandenong included 67 about animals with insufficient food, water or shelter, 63 concerns about hygiene, grooming and housing conditions, 36 about underweight animals and 51 issues involving sick or injured animals not receiving vet treatment. There were 28 concerns about animals being beaten or wounded reported and 21 reports of abandoned animals. “In most cases, concerns reported to us are quickly resolved by our inspectors educating the owner or person in charge of the animals involved and reminding them of their legal obligations to care for their animals,” Dr Walker said. In Greater Dandenong, 126 reports involved dogs and puppies, 43 involved cats and kittens and 10 involved horses.
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Power cost rises threaten jobs By Casey Neill New cash to help businesses boost energy efficiency is welcome but “won’t fix the root cause of the issue here”. That issue is electricity and gas prices rising by more than 250 per cent, forcing manufacturers to shed workers or put up their prices and risk losing customers. Energy bills are topping $1 million at South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) member Ace Metal Treatment Services, general manager David Karney told the Journal. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced a $1.76 million Better Commercial Buildings grant on Friday 11 August during a meeting with SEMMA. She said the grants would help to identify and
implement improvements and measure success. Mr Karney said the program was helpful. Ace’s electricity price has more than tripled from its previous contract. “Realistically, when the gas price has tripled, it’s not about using less energy,” he said. “For a small company, a sudden and unexpected rise in energy costs of that amount is very hard to handle,” Mr Karney said. He’s looking to lay off staff to keep the business afloat. “When companies overseas can buy Australian gas cheaper than we can buy it - that is our understanding - simply improving our efficiency isn’t going to make us competitive,” he said. Ace is a contract heat treater. “So we take components that other people
have manufactured, across a wide range of industries, and then we heat treat them,” he said. “We’ll harden them to make them stronger.” Products include bolts, gears, clips and springs. They end up in Tesla cars, Australian Defence Force products and more. Mr Karney said Ace had sought quotes from other electricity suppliers, directly and through brokers, and found very little price difference. “With gas there’s a limited number of suppliers that will actually quote,” he said. “We need a Commonwealth Government long-term plan. “At the moment there is no major investment in new electricity generation from non-gas sources and there’s still moratoriums across much of Australia on gas exploration.
“There’s no bipartisan desire, it would seem, to actually ensure that there is consistent and lowcost supply.” SEMMA executive officer Adrian Boden said Ms D’Ambrosio was “very receptive” as businesses spoke to the 250 to 350 per cent increases in energy costs occurring across the board. “The key issue what that one of the things that worried almost everybody around the table was the potential lack of understanding of the level of crisis that manufacturing’s in with these increases,” he said. On the Better Commercial Buildings cash, Mr Boden said it was nice to have $1.97 million “but I have 11,000 manufactures in my back yard”. “There are businesses that really very clearly said there is no way that they can survive without some form of redundancies,” he said.
Job seekers told how to speak employers’ recruitment language Young migrants have unique capabilities to offer workplaces, employment experts told a recent forum. South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN) hosted the migrant youth employment forum at the Dandenong Civic Centre on Tuesday 15 August. The panel included Trent Lethlean from Woolworths, Bunnings operations manager Darren Moulder, Hudson Recruitment’s Alice Powell, McDonald’s manager Nikki Peut, Jayco HR manager Donna Paxton, and Bendigo Bank’s Mili Thurgood and Laura McBride. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams served as moderator. SELLEN’s Jennifer Ebdon said panellists told the audience to appreciate that they had unique capabilities to offer, particularly language skills. “Both Bunnings and Woolworths particularly value these qualities,” she said. “Woolworths is now recruiting to reflect the local community - the new Keysborough South store is a showcase of this new diverse recruitment policy.” Ms Ebdon said Bendigo Bank also looked for multi-lingual staff. “None of the companies advised applicants to change their names or make them sound more English on their resumes,” she said. “Exceptions would be if you have a preferred name or to add the pronunciation of your name to your resume.” The panel said to use key words from the vacancy advertisement in applications. “Many larger companies use software to filter and score applications so to have the best chance of getting an interview make sure you include keywords in your resume, cover letter and application forms,” Ms Ebdon said. Ms Powell advised the young people to include a copy of their visa, residency status or work rights with their resume so there was certainty around
Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams serves as moderator alongside Darren Moulder from Bunnings. 170897 their legal right to undertake employment. Mr Lethlean advised applicants to visit stores with a resume after applying online to show enthusiasm. Ms Paxton advised that interview preparation was critical and urged guests to be on time, prepare questions to ask the interviewer and research the company. For job applicants without workplace experience, Ms Peut said McDonald’s valued eye contact and the ability to have a conversation and at Woolworths Mr Lethlean said a positive attitude, enthusiasm and passion for customer service stood out. On group interviews, the panel advised appli-
cants to get involved with group activity, highlight how they would deal with customers, and demonstrate safety awareness if possible. “They’re looking for team players so look for ways to involve others in the activity, especially if they seem quiet or shy,” Ms Ebdon said. Panellists said they did not officially use social media to check applicants but many recruiters did. “It is common for companies to monitor social media to see what their staff are posting about the company online,” Ms Ebdon said. The advice was to remember that once something was posted online it was discoverable forever.
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The ATO is helping teachers add tax and super to their classes this year with dedicated educational resources. In partnership with the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), the ATO has developed resources that align to the Australian Curriculum for students in years seven to 10. “Understanding tax and super is an important skill for young Australians and we are pleased it is now part of the Australian curriculum,” Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said. “We want to make it easy for teachers to help their students learn about the tax and super system, so we’ve designed a range of resources for them to use which are available from our website. “Teachers can learn about how our resources align to the Australian Curriculum through ACARA’s new Curriculum Connections. “Our educational resources include Tax Super and You, an online teaching resource containing lesson plans and interactive activities, as well in-
school visits, webinars and videos. “Our staff are also available to conduct school visits and webinars to cover a range of topics including tax file numbers, preparing for work, how to lodge tax returns, and how to use our teaching resources.” Ms Anderson said the ATO can also tailor presentations for students upon request. “We are committed to helping teachers help their students successfully enter and interact with Australia’s tax and super systems by demonstrating the value and operation of our system early in their lives.” To find what educational support the ATO offers, visit ato.gov.au/education. For more information visit the Australian Taxation Office at www.ato.gov.au.
It’s none of our business but… Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti rubbed shoulders with movie stars at the governor’s house as part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). He said the house was the biggest in the southern hemisphere. Cr Memeti also attended a red carpet event for the festival alongside a former Miss World and other Bollywood favourites. “I didn’t recognise who any of them were, but I looked them up on Google and saw they were the real deal,” he told the Monday 14 August council meeting. Dandenong’s Drum Theatre screened two films as part of the IFFM - Dr Rakhmabai on Tuesday 15 August and Dangal on Friday 18 August. A hungry driver came unstuck in Springvale for trying to eat behind the wheel. As part of operation Prominent, Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol officers saw a probationary driver traveling on Westall Road, Springvale, on Wednesday 16 August. He was driving at the 80km/h speed limit - but was using both hands to unwrap his sandwich for lunch. Police issued the driver a $238 fine. Police reminded drivers to have both hands on the steering wheel and to pay attention while driving. A lunch with Chyka Keebaugh inspired one Greater Dandenong councillor to check out her reality TV appearance. Cr Tim Dark told the Monday 14 August council meeting that he watch the first season of Real Housewives of Melbourne following Chyka’s guest speaking spot at a SEBN event at Atura Dandenong on Friday 28 July. “It is an excellent show,” he said. “Janet is arguing with one of the other cast members. “It’s a very entertaining show and highly addictive.” Cr Sean O’Reilly said the show “bears no reflection to our community” but Cr Dark interjected, pointing out that Pettifleur Berenger was born in Sri Lanka.
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Springvale’s parking meters are no longer in operation, but are still on the streets. At the Monday 14 August meeting, councillor Youhorn Chea asked when they’d be removed. The council decided to abandon the meters and discontinue their use in March following complaints from traders and shoppers. They were installed in November 2015. City planning, design and amenity director Jody Bosman said the council had managed to sell a few of the machines and they’d be going shortly. But the council doesn’t have the storage space for the rest at the moment, so they’ll stay on the Springvale kerbs. Greater Dandenong is in the running for several Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. It’s a finalist in the Sustainable City of the Year and Sustainable City Council awards. Athol Road Primary School was shortlisted for the Active Schools Award. The Springvale South school was named the municipality’s most sustainable at this year’s Greater Dandenong Sustainability Awards. The Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association, which is also a finalist at the Sustainability Awards, is in the running for the Community Action and Leadership Award for its Sustainable Living Project. Dandenong business Biofuel Innovations is also a finalist. The Sustainable Cities Awards will be announced on Thursday 21 September. Dandenong’s seagull plague has attracted plenty of attention in the media over the past week. The Journal broke news of the pesky problem in its 13 July edition, reporting that easy access to food and breeding sites appeared to be the cause. Greater Dandenong Council was advising business owners to remove possible food sources, including waste, and block access to breeding areas such as roof spaces.
Future Metals Recycling is investing heavily in its Cardinia operation.
Waste comes under new management As residents become more and more conscious of their personal impact on the environment, it’s important people have confidence in local waste management services. Operated for more than a decade by the local Atkins family, the Cardinia Waste and Recyclers transfer station, located just off the Princes Highway in Pakenham, has been acquired by leading Victorian scrap metal company Future Metals Recycling. With depots in Dandenong, Hallam and Shepparton, privately owned Future Metals Recycling is committed to reducing its environmental impact throughout its comprehensive waste management activities. It is also an accredited carbon neutral business. Managing director Tyrone Landsman said that since taking over the Cardinia Waste and Recyclers transfer station and Pak Bin Hire in late 2016, Future Metals Recycling had modernised
all operating equipment and made substantial efficiency improvements to bring it into line with its sustainability policy. In exciting news for the region, the company has plans to significantly improve the infrastructure of the transfer station over the next 12 months. “We will be spending more than $3 million on the project and, importantly, it will create local jobs during the construction phase,” Mr Landsman said. “The Atkins family was very involved in the community and we’re committed to keeping that local involvement going.” Future Metals Recycling currently recovers and recycles a large proportion of waste coming on site and the planned Cardinia Waste and Recyclers project will further increase its recycling ability to reduce waste going to landfill.
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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY LIVING ELEMENTS THIS home includes all the essential elements expected of a home of this calibre. It has gracious formal living and dining at the front, a casual light-lavished family living area with soaring 2.9 metre ceilings overlooked by a generously sized U-shaped kitchen with stainless steel appliances overlooking an additional family dining space. The master retreat is peacefully positioned and is serviced by a sumptuous floor-to-ceiling tiled en suite. Further down the home are the four additional bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes, sharing a family central bathroom with separate shower/ bath and toilet. Outdoors, a brilliant courtyard provides the perfect setting for the kids to play or additional space for multiple vehicles. Furthermore, a double car garage with power and electric security gating provides additional security and completes the picture. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 10 Snowgum Court, Keysborough Price: $750,000 - $825,000 Auction: Saturday, 2 September, 12.30pm (Unless sold prior) Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 car garage View: Wednesday, 5.30pm-6pm, Saturday, 1pm-1.30pm Agent: Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 and Alex Khun 0438 443 846, Biggin & Scott Springvale 8581 0999
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LIVING LARGE IN 40 SQUARES EPITOMISING fine family living on an exceptional scale, this immaculate 40 square Carlisle built home in the Somerfield Estate is within easy reach of Haileybury’s Keysborough campus, public transport and Parkmore Shopping Centre. It provides room for families of all sizes so they will never be short of entertaining space thanks to the inclusion of a formal lounge, fully-equipped home theatre, casual open plan living and dining area, peaceful upstairs retreat plus multi-seasonal alfresco deck complete with built-in outdoor barbecue. Back inside, the gourmet stone kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances will satisfy the most discerning of chefs. Its
vast breakfast bar provides plenty of room for friends and family to gather. Benefiting from an expansive walk-in wardrobe and glistening en suite, the master domain is the ideal parents’ retreat. The three other bedrooms boast builtin wardrobes and share an on-trend family bathroom. CCTV cameras, video intercom, alarm and plantation shutters to most windows and crime-safe doors all provide security and peace of mind. Ducted heating and evaporative cooling ensure year-round comfort. A study or fifth bedroom, double garage and manicured gardens conclude an impeccable family offering. ●
FOR SALE 21 ACRES EQUINE AND MIXED USE
What a great ind, this 21 acres (approx), less than 1 hour from Melbourne and only 2.9km from the local township. On an elevated position, nestled in a gently undulating land area, this exclusive property looks between the scenic views of surrounding hills and city. There is a substantial brick veneer home, great shedding with an excellent multi use area in barn that could be for entertaining or other uses and its own powder room. Currently set up for horses, sheep, goats and hay. Set up for horses with a sand round yard, grass riding arena, horse shelters, sheep and goat paddocks with shelters, cattle yards, loading ramp, a well, a large barn with 4 bay hay and machinery shed, stables plus multi use and storage area. The home has solar power, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 living with r/c a/c and wood heating, a lovely open plan kitchen with 900ml stainless steel oven and dishwasher. A large rear deck leads to a fenced pool area. The property has excellent pasture and has been reseeded with rye and clover, the paddocks are lat with unlimited bore water, 2 dams and 2 water tanks. A very versatile property, well worth an inspection. ADDRESS: 455 Westernport Road, Lang Lang FOR SALE: $1,300,000 to $1,430,000 INSPECT: Sun 27th August and Sun 10th September 12 to 12:30 or by appointment AGENT: Lynn Pendergast 0458 780 023 12362041-PB34-17
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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4 Newburgh Street, Keysborough Description: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 cars View: By appointment Price: $980,000-$1,078,000 Auction: Saturday, 26 August, 11am Agent: Laura Voinea, 0435 921 730, Area Specialist 8586 6411 com.au
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THIS HOME'S FULL OF HISTORY ESCAPE to 13 acres of peace and quiet and capture this special piece of Beaconsfield Upper’s history. The original Henry Buck family hunting lodge Steepway is full of character, charm and opportunity. It is situated less than 10 minutes from Berwick and is surrounded by a mix of cleared paddocks and natural bush which creates a peaceful and private lifestyle with the conveniences of the Upper Beaconsfield village a stone’s throw away. The unique log cabin is magnificently positioned on an elevated 13 acre allotment showcasing Western Port bay views across the valley. It offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, a recently renovated kitchen, and an exceptional family room which is the heart of this home and its magnificently crafted stone
fireplace is the showpiece of the expansive room. The property is divided into five paddocks and set among a level garden with native and tall English timbers. A large garage (39’ x 18’) with concrete floor and power is perfect for the handyman. Further shedding also complements the property including a wood shed, dog run, chicken coop and potting shed. The property is connected to town water and there are also three water tanks which are fed from both the home and garage, offering reticulation to the paddocks and veggie garden. Evaporative cooling and various forms of heating enhance this package all the more, however only an inspection will give the true value on offer here. ●
SHE'S RENOVATED ALL OVER RENOVATED from head to toe and completed to the highest standard, this outstanding four bedroom family home is near perfection. Perched on a good size block of approximately 612 square metres, this renovated delight features a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, two new bathrooms, high quality flooring throughout, ducted heating and a large living and rumpus room. There is also a deck at the rear to entertain, a bungalow, a study, low maintenance garden beds and the reserve and tennis court at the back fence. The new owners will be able to move in and put their feet up, the hard work is done and now it can be enjoyed. This weatherboard home has all of the
features that anyone would want in a family home. It is filled with an abundance of natural light, there’s space for kids to play both inside and out, the bedrooms are large and it is complete. The heart of the home is the kitchen and with the dishwasher, ample storage space and new everything, it’s a treat for the chef of the home. Plus it’s so easy to entertain with the large living zone at the rear which has access to the deck and yard. The selling agent says that buyers shouldn’t let this renovated beauty slip through their fingers. It’s done, it’s complete, now it’s waiting for its new owners to make the move and settle down in this premium family home. ●
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Address: 61 Salisbury Road, Beaconsfield Description: 3 bed, 1 bath, 4 cars View: Saturday, 1.00pm-1.30pm Price: On application Auction: Saturday, 9 September, 1.30pm Agent: Anita Taylor 0432 805 596, Peake Real Estate 9707 5300
Address: 30 Alexander Avenue, Dandenong Description: 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 cars View: Saturday: As advertised or by appointment Auction: Saturday, 9 September, 11am Agent: Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403, Barry Plant Springvale 9558 5111
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Subdivisional Pot of Gold! Here is your opportunity to buy the entire 20,970 m2 (approx) parcel OR alternatively Lot 1 or Lot 2 of a proposed subdivision. Premium development opportunity brilliantly positioned in highly sought-after location. Close to the prestigious Haileybury College, within close proximity to the new Keysborough South Shopping Precinct, just a short distance from recreational facilities at Tatterson Park and a short drive away from the soft sands of Melbourne’s bay beaches. With such a shortage of remaining land allotments in Keysborough the appetite of buyers remains strong for a piece of this quality neighbourhood. Secure the entire parcel or one of either of two Lots. Lot 1: A parcel of land 3,898m2(approx) which could suit higher density townhome development (STCA). Lot 2: A parcel of land 1.14ha (approx) which could suit a high number of allotments (STCA).
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Large block of over 660m2 with wide rear access for future development (STCA). Also suitable for First Home Buyers with no stamp duty (STC). Three bedroom home with large double garage/workshop in a great location! Walk to Dandenong Market, Plaza, Mosque, Schools, pool and more! Currently rented to a tenant who would love to stay on or Vacant Possession available. AFFORDABLE ENTRY TO DANDENONG NORTH!
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LOW MAINTENANCE - SECURE - CENTRAL!
It ticks all the boxes! This delightful three bedroom home set on a cottage block is located only a short stroll to Dandenong Market, Plaza, Hospital and Tafe College. Security has been a big consideration with aluminium window shutters installed. There are three bedrooms, full ensuite, formal lounge and a bright kitchen/meals area which opens to a paved outdoor area. The garage has a remote control door. Features include neutral tonings, ducted heating and air conditioning. Excellent tenants returning $350.00 per week. RETIRE - INVEST!
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This elevated property is completely surrounded by new developments. It boasts excellent views to the East and has a sunny Northerly aspect. The three bedroom home requires some renovation. The block of approximately 660m2 is ripe for development (STCA). An ideal improver OR project for the astute purchaser. JUST GO FOR IT!
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EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS - CENTRAL DANDENONG!
Situated in a sought after location is this fantastic family home in one of Central Dandenong’s best streets. With charming street appeal and spacious living, it offers three bedrooms all with robes & main with full ensuite, a lounge with brick open fire place & adjoining dining, large kitchen, family area, family bathroom and large laundry with adjoining toilet. Hardwood floors, ‘art deco’ ceilings in the lounge, dining and main bedroom, high ceilings, ducted heating and ducted vacuum. Double garage and large shed. On a huge block of 980m2 approx - Zoned RGZ1 - ideal Development site. CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES!
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850M2 PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE Fantastic 850m2 approx lot with wide frontage of 18m. Zoned residential growth there is outstanding potential for townhouse or apartment development (subject to permit). existing BV is let at $420 per week offering excellent return prior to obtaining a planning permit. great location within easy walk to market & CBd. (site not subject to Infrastructure levy). rare opportunity here!
4 BEDROOM IN COURT LOCATION AUCTION SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST AT 12 NOON TERMS 10% dep - bal 60/90 days PRICE Contact agent INSPECT Wednesday 5-5:30pm saturday from 11:30am CONTACT neil Butler 0411 637 088 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong
Walk into this impressive home through an undercover entry. the interior offers a large lounge + dining adjoining family room & kitchen with gas cooktop, r/hood & lots of cupboard space. Master with ensuite & other 3 brs with BIr’s. Walk out of the family room to an under cover atrium, dbl carport, gazebo in beautiful garden settings. approx 678m2 land. Minutes walk to schools, shopping centre & transport. Ideal for the large family. this spacious house is sure to impress.
AUCTION SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 11AM TERMS 10% dep - bal: 30/60 days PRICE $560,000 - $616,000 INSPECT thursday 5-5:30pm saturday 2-2:30pm CONTACT Ben luu 0414 288 763 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong
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Close to schools, transport and Waverley gardens this BV features a terrific living area with spacious lounge, sep dining, large updated kitchen with glass splash back, stainless steel Wo & gas cook top. large tiled family room with rC split system air conditioning. other features include as new carpets neutural decor, full ensuite with WIr to master. low maintenance block with carport and storage area.
FORTHCOMING AUCTION 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $630,000 - $693,000 Wednesday 4-4:30pm saturday 2-2:30pm CONTACT neil Butler 0411 637 088 TERMS PRICE INSPECT
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set in quiet position, this spacious 2 bed unit is leased at $280 per week until Feb 2018. representing an excellent return. offers spacious lounge with gas heating plus wood heater separate cupboard packed kitchen with gas cooking, private front and rear courtyard plus parking space. opposite Plaza shopping complex + few minutes to the market.
PRIVATE PRICE $250,000 - $270,000 INSPECT saturday 3-3:30pm CONTACT neil Butler 0411 637 088 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong
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Modern 2 bed apartment on the top level with street frontage plus the convenience of a super central position. offers open plan living with comfortable lounge, quality kitchen including Wo, gas HP & dishwasher, tiled meals area, double bedrooms with BIr’s, tiled bathroom & separate toilet. extras include intercom, secure car park & storage. let at $325 per week but possession is available.
PRIVATE PRICE $300,000-$320,000 INSPECT By appointment CONTACT Jerome Mulholland 0401 060 804 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong
rectangular block of approx. 645m2 with current planning permit for eleven 2 bed apartments over four levels. Parking on ground level means no basement expense. apartment sizes range from 60 to 75m2 plus balcony. Zoned residential growth (but not subject to Infrastructure levy) also allows potential for up to 8 tri-level townhouses (stP). Quiet position only mins walk to market, plaza & CBd. rare opportunity here!
PRIVATE PRICE $800,000 - $880,000 INSPECT By appointment CONTACT tom dallas 0403 036 601 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong
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PERFECTLY POSITIONED SINGLE OWNER HOME Located within short distance to schools, Parkmore Shopping Centre, public transport and various other local amenities, this desirable single owner brick home is positioned in an excellent locale on the door-step of Keysborough offered for the first time in 45 years. • 3 bedrooms itted w/ BIR’s • Updated central bathroom w/ separate toilet • Spacious L-shaped family living area • Renovated kitchen w/ ample storage space • Outdoor entertainment space • Carport and double garage suitable for numerous vehicles • X12 solar panels (2.2kw) • 535m2 (approx.)
A 3. B 1 E 1 C 2 AUCTION 9th September @ 12:30pm 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 Days ESR $640,000 - $690,000 VIEW Wed 4:30 - 5:00pm Sat 12:00 - 12:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Alex Khun 0438 443 846 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
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SUPER-SIZED ELEGANT UNIT Desirably situated in a quiet edge of Geoffrey Carson Reserve, this single-level house sized unit represents a fiercely sought after opportunity for downsizers, first home buyers and investors alike. • 3 bedrooms itted w/ BIR’s • Updated central bathroom w/ separate toilet • Spacious family living area overlooking front garden • Kitchen w/ ample storage space and gas cooktop • Laundry w/ external access • Ducted heating and cooling • Single car garage • Block of 2 (no owner’s corporation) • 308m2 (approx.) This is a perfect example of carefree living in a wonderful family location, where fabulous amenities of Parkmore Shopping Centre are just moments away, and the delights of both Springvale and Noble Park central are within easy reach.
A3 B1 E2 C1 AUCTION 9th September @ 2:30pm 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 ESR $530,000 - $580,000 VIEW Wed 3:30 - 4:00pm Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Alex Khun 0438 443 846 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
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hidden away, is this charming residence nestled within lush leafy oasis on a large level block 661m2 approx in desirably tranquil location of Dandenong north. this free-standing house offers a lifestyle of comfort and convenience along with incredible opportunity for family, first home buyer, investors and renovators to fulfil their creativeness. the home’s interior features a welcoming kitchen/ dining area, three bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, separate shower and laundry. the much-loved family home has
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FATHER’S DAY
Groom dad for big day Dandenong Plaza will be holding free dad activities to help local families honour and celebrate how special dads are over the upcoming Father’s Day weekend. As Marketing Manager at the Dandenong Plaza Priska Budiman explained, the activities are a way of giving back to all the hardworking dads. “The free Father’s Day activities are Dandenong Plaza’s way of saying thank you to all the local dads that work tirelessly and give so much to their families,” Priska said. Kids are invited to bring their dad along to Dandenong Plaza on Saturday 2 September in order to treat him to a free haircut at Hairway on level three so he can look his best for his family celebrations on Father’s Day. “Normally valued at $15 the haircuts are being provided free of charge by the staff at Hairway. Simply visit the information desk on level two or telephone 9767 2000 to book dad in for his haircut,” Priska said. The activities at the Dandenong Plaza don’t stop there with two caricaturists offering free sketches in Centre Court from 11am to 2pm on Father’s Day, providing shoppers with a fun keepsake to take home with them. The Dandenong Plaza is located at the corner of McCrae and Walker Streets in Dandenong. For more information visit, www.dandenongplaza.com.au.
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Partners join up for food relief By Narelle Coulter Dandenong South charity Avocare will handle approximately 80,000 kilograms of extra fresh food a month after entering into a new partnership with food relief charity Second Bite. The announcement was made at a networking breakfast held at Avocare’s Zilla Court warehouse on Friday 11 August. The Mad Hatter’s themed breakfast was organised by work-for-the-dole participants to thank Avocare’s many community partners and sponsors. Avocare is one of the largest job training providers in the city. At any one time 100 people are involved in its many work-for-the-dole training programs. Avocare also supports 100 charities with food relief in partnership with Foodbank, Victoria’s largest and oldest food relief organisation. A massive 1.26 mega tonnes of rescued food passed through Avocare’s warehouse last year. CEO of Foodbank Victoria Dave McNamara said he enjoyed working with Avocare founder Trish Keilty and her team as they shared his organisation’s respect for the dignity of those who receive food. “Trish is someone whose heart is similar to mine. She is passionate about people and the community,” Mr McNamara said. “The number of people she has helped is incredible. “If you want a safe happy community you need to support Trish and her team. Food is a basic human right. Trish is making sure the Dandenong community is well fed.” Pastor Keith Vethaak collects food weekly from Avocare to distribute to “hundreds of families” in Narre Warren. He said many of the people helped by his church’s charity Transit were the working poor who were unable to afford rent, bills, school expenses and food. “We are so blessed in our partnership with Avocare. We collect five tonnes of food every week to
Toasting the success of the Mad Hatter's networking breakfast are Work for the Dole participants Rohan Dennington, Alvina Singh and Kevin Cheung with, back right, activity supervisor Rachel Greetham. 171812 Picture: GARY SISSONS distribute. We couldn’t survive without Avocare. “We give $150 worth of food to families every time they pick up. It’s enough to keep them out of trouble.” Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti praised Ms Keilty and her team. “Trish has made a difference to so many
members of our community since 2003,” he said. “Sadly access to affordable, healthy food is not always available to members of our community.” he added, citing low incomes, lack of transport and unfamiliarity with Western food as contributing factors. “The council is proud to work with Avocare
and we will continue to support this wonderful organisation into the future.” Ms Keilty described Avocare as a “charity with a heart”. “Charity begins at home. Dandenong is our home.”
Better than a good book
Follow the driveway between the flats and the church. Saturday 26 August, 10am to 11am.
What’s on Dinner with a VIEW Dandenong Evening VIEW Club’s next guest speaker is Cliff Hardy who’ll share his memories of the London Blitz. 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. n Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 5 September, 7pm. Bookings are essential. Call 9795 1222.
Even better than a good book is a friendly group to chat with about a good read. The Open Door book club meets monthly and is welcoming new members. This month the group will discuss The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins over a cuppa. n The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Monday 21 August, 7pm to 8pm. A gold coin donation is welcome. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664 for more information.
Your rights art exhibition This display celebrates the art young people aged 15 to 22 made during a series of workshops. The works aim to express human rights through painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. n Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong, until Friday 15 September. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511 for more information.
Osamah Sami This is a Melbourne Writers Festival event. This writer, director, comedian and spoken word artist will speak to students and young adults about his life experiences and writing across books, film and TV. n Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 1 September, 11am. Bookings are essential. Call 1300 630 920.
Tom and Meg Keneally This is a Melbourne Writers Festival event. Enjoy a light lunch, meet fellow bookworms and go behind the scenes of the Monsarrat series with authors Meg and Tom Keneally. The father-daughter writing duo will discuss Australia’s convict history, and how it has influenced and inspired their work. n Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 2 September, 12.30pm. Bookings are essential. Call 1300 630 920.
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share their thoughts, ideas and stories on what comes after today. From dreams to fears, humour to heartbreak, the concept of Tomorrow means different things to different people. Join us for an entertaining night of storytelling, as some of MWF’s finest artists share their thoughts, ideas and stories on what comes after today. n Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinsons streets, Dandenong. Saturday 2 September, 6.30pm.
MakerSpace Tech Tuesdays These free sessions help 12 to 25-year-olds to discover the latest in technology and gadgets. n Dandenong Library, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 29 August, 4pm to 5.30pm. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.
Cabaret for 60 years The City of Greater Dandenong Band is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee with a band cabaret. It will feature musical gems and greatest hits from 1957 through to today. There’ll be prizes for the best costumes for famous icons from the past 60 years. n Springvale Town Hall, 397-405 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturday 2 September, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are priced from $10 to $25. Visit the band website at
St Kilda Film Festival tour Film buffs can view the best of this year’s St Kilda Film Festival’s short film entries. n Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 25 August, 7.30pm. Entry is from $10.
Swan Lake
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Internationally-recognised artists will bring classic ballet Swan Lake to Dandenong. n Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 26 August, 7.30pm, and Sunday 27 August, 2pm. Show length is 140 minutes, with interval. Tickets are priced from $33.50. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Kings of Croon
Watching the ’hood
This tribute to jazz and swing features Scott Irwin, Derek Metzger and Ian Stenlake. n Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 24 August, 10.30am. Tickets are priced from $16. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Talks on ... Spirituality Stancea Vichie will return as a guest speaker at the next Talks on ... Spirituality evening. She’s a member of the Missionary Sisters of Service and will speak about A Courageous Leader in the Modern World: Pope Francis and His Vision. n The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 30 August, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Bookings are essential. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.
Community food swap The Keysborough Res School Community Swap meets on the fourth Saturday of every month. Members swap plants, bulbs, cuttings, homegrown vegetables, herbs and more. No money changes hands. n The produce garden at Resurrection Primary School, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough.
Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch has two big events coming up in September. A fund-raiser at the Noble Park RSL from 6.30pm on Saturday 16 September will feature a six-piece band. Senior Sergeant Ivan Petrunic will be the guest speaker at its next public forum. n Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Wednesday 20 September, 7.30pm. Call Dawn on 0407 325 030 for more information.
Spoken word workshops Spoken word artist Abdul Hammoud will host two workshops as part of the [Sub]Urban Studio project. He’ll help participants to workshop ideas and share tips about performing. n The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Thursday 14 September, 10am to noon. A gold coin donation per session is suggested.
Paper craft and relaxation This paper craft and relaxation workshop series will involve various paper products. n The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Tuesdays during August, 10.30am to 12.30pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.
SPORT Skipper moves to repair damage By Nick Creely Losing two of the great club cricketers that Victoria has to offer in the off-season is sure to cause inevitable short-term pain for Dandenong District Cricket Association powerhouse Cranbourne. The shock defections of premiership skipper Steven Spoljaric (Springvale South) and Matt Chasemore (Berwick) has left a gaping hole of more than 1000 runs and 40 wickets for the 2017/18 season. But under the guidance of the club’s new Turf 1 skipper Lucas Ligt, the club will turn to the future and rebuild the culture from the lowest to the highest grades, and is prepared to stay patient in the course. “The young guys are really excited about the idea of the club being up to them - a lot of the kids were nervous when we heard the announcement (Spoljaric and Chasemore leaving) because they thought the club might be chasing more players again,” he said. “Since they’ve learnt that the club is backing them in and rebuilding over a few years - similar to what Hallam’s done - there has been genuine excitement. “Pre-season attendance has been up there with the best I’ve seen in four years - we’ve had three nets at Icon full and people haven’t been able to bowl because we’ve had too many people - there is a great feeling around the place.” But he admits the loss of the gun duo, as well as keeper Jordan Cleland to Berwick, came as a bit of a shock. “Losing Jordan (Cleland) as well wasn’t ideal but, honestly, that’s fine if he wants to go but
Lucas Ligt is ready to lead the Eagles into a new era. 163598 Chasemore and Spoljaric are a bit different obviously,” he said. And while Ligt, 25, expects there to be growing pains for his young side, the club has set goals for what it expects to achieve in the 2017/18 sea-
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son in Turf 1. “We don’t want to get relegated obviously, and we’ve picked about five sides that we feel we can beat if we play properly - the core group has already spoken about the goals this season, and we just want to play a really basic and
Stars of the future show off their promise for draft By Nick Creely AFL recruiters got their first glimpse at the Victorian talent available in the AFL 2018 draft with Ikon Park playing host to a Futures Squad match between Vic Country and Vic Metro last Saturday. With the TAC Cup having a scheduled development weekend, many kids went back to local level or had a well-deserved break. But for a select few under-age youngsters, they had the first chance to show AFL recruiters what they are made of. It was a fairly one-sided affair in tough conditions, with Country defeating Metro by 60-points, 4.3 (27) to 12.15 (87). Both sides had a red-hot crack early, with Country leading by four-points at quarter time, before kicking six goals in the second quarter to run away with contest. Metro scored just the single goal after half time as Country continued to carve them up on the outside and bully them at the stoppages. A total of seven under-agers from Mark Wheeler’s Dandenong Stingrays made up the squad, all making impressive contributions throughout the match in limited game time. Beaconsfield product and Dandenong Stingray forward Jamie Plumridge was outstanding, kicking a goal and finding some footy up the ground to finish with 16 disposals. Toby Bedford - another Dandenong Stingray who has played five matches of TAC Cup football this season - was incredible, finding 27 disposals and a goal in limited game time in an inside midfield role which also included a team high eight tackles. Campbell Hustwaite - who has shown immense promise in his first season at the ‘Rays, was another who looked comfortable on the big stage, playing a great link-up role around the ground. Other local TAC Cup players who played were Bailey Schmidt (Dandenong Stingrays), Jai Nanscawen (Dandenong Stingrays), Will Hamill (Dandenong Stingrays) and Riley Bowman (Dandenong Stingrays). The Stingrays returned to the field on Sunday in a match against the GWV Rebels in Ballarat. 30 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 21 August, 2017
smart brand of cricket,” he said. “We haven’t got a guy like Spoljaric who swings it both ways anymore, so it’s just about being smart with the ball and batting out our overs.” While there are plenty of youngsters across the grades looking to make their mark, Ligt identified a few players he expects to step up to the top level this season after years of development in the lower levels. “Nivin Sathyajith is one who really excites us and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do - he’ll be given a real shot this year and is aware of that and working really hard at training,” he said. “Jake Harrington had an awesome final game last year against Springy South, and that’s what we’ve seen he is capable of - he is also aware he has a real senior role this season and will need to bat more. “Tim Fathers is a really good bowler but was unlucky we had some big names, and the same with Paddy Boyle as well - they will be our main bowling attack.” And Ligt himself is ready to evolve into a leader he believes the club needs in its rebuild. “I’m going to be a lot more approachable and let them have a lot more of a say, but it just means I will be a lot harsher at the same time - if you want to make your own plans, you have to follow through with it.” Ligt also believes Spoljaric’s Springvale South and Chasemore’s Berwick are likely to be battling it out for this year’s Turf 1 premiership. “I think everyone knows Springy South and Berwick will be in the grand final, unless one of them knocks the other out earlier,” he said.
Texans gouge Rangers to win The Dandenong Rangers’ all conquering SEABL men’s team played host to the Texas Longhorns for an exhibition match last Tuesday at Dandenong Stadium. The Longhorns - a college team from the United States - was just a tad strong for the Rangers, winning 84-96 in front of a packed crowd. Both sides played high quality basketball in an electric atmosphere but the Longhorns got the jump early before the Rangers fought back to be within seven points at half time. The quality Texan side then flexed its muscles with a massive second half to hold the Rangers at bay, eventually outscoring the home side 40-35 in the second half. Despite not grabbing the win, the Rangers played brilliant basketball and matched it with a professional side as they eye off a SEABL championship in the coming weeks. In other news around Dandenong Basketball, the outstanding work by the Dandenong Rangers Victorian Youth Championship women’s side has been recognised with several nominations for the 2017 Big V Awards. The Rangers - who lost just two matches for the season in the championship - were the most outstanding team of the season, but surprisingly lost the preliminary final 42-48 against Ringwood three weeks ago. The most notable nominee is rising Rangers’ star Amy Baum who finished fifth in total assists in 2017 and shot at a brilliant 40.58 per cent from the three-point line. 2017 Big V Award Nominees: Defensive player: Amy Baum Rising Star Nominee: Amy Baum MVP/All Star Five Nominee: Amy Baum and Keeley Patterson Coach of the Year Nominee: Clare Papavs
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Bulls back-tracking after Saints deliver a stunner By Nick Creely JOURNAL FOOTBALL REVIEW EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 17 Everything must now go Noble Park’s way if they are to be playing finals in 2017. After another disappointing 24-point loss on Saturday to North Ringwood, 15.9(99) to 11.9(75), the Bulls now remain in sixth spot, one game behind with just a single round to go. It’s a difficult equation, but not an impossible one for Mick Fogarty’s men. The Saints led from start to finish at Quagmbee Reserve agains the Bulls, leading by five-points at quarter time, 12 at half time, 18 at three quarter time before running out strongly in the last. It continues a wayward second half of the season for the Bulls. Since Round 10, Noble have gone 3-4 and have struggled to play two quality games in a row. Skipper Sam Monaghan (two goals) did all he could to drag his side over the line but had few other teammates comply, with Kyle Martin and Brett Dore others to have their moments and James Gwilt was lively up forward with limited supply. The Bulls face the minor premiers Vermont in the final round at home, and must win if they are any chance to sneak into the five and earn a finals berth. SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2 - ROUND 19 Keysborough appear in the box seat for a toptwo finish despite only playing one quarter of football on Saturday against Skye. The match at Keysborough Reserve was called off in the first quarter with the Burras four-goals ahead, with a Skye footballer badly breaking his leg, and both clubs agreed to call the game off immediately. Despite this, the Burras seem destined for a high-placing, with Caulfield losing by 36-points to Highett on Saturday and relieving any subsequent pressure. With one round left to play, the Burras just need to defeat East Brighton (seventh) to solidify their spot as they eye off a premiership. Springvale Districts, meanwhile, lost narrowly to Hampton by nine-points, 8.8(56) to 9.11(65), as the Dees continue its season of agonisingly close losses. DIVISION 3 - ROUND 18 Endeavour Hills warmed up for next week’s finals with a top quality 16-point win away from home against second placed and qualifying final opponent Ashwood on Saturday afternoon, 8.9(57) to 11.7(73). The top four sides battled it out in a final round blockbuster as they tinkered and found touch before launching their premiership assaults in the last month of the season. The visitors had all the running in the first quarter with seven scoring shots to just one, opening up a 16-point quarter time lead. Ashwood then stormed back into the contest
Nathan Pulham’s Hallam will have a week’s rest after a 17-1 season. 171615 to take a 10-point lead into the wind at half time, with Frank Martinicchio (two goals) threatening to tear the game apart. But the Eagles gritted out a tough third quarter to regain the lead, before holding firm defensively in an intense final term to take the four points. Dandenong, meanwhile, ended their season with a tough and challenging afternoon, going down to minor premiers Hallam by 132-points, 0.1(1) to 19.19(133). The Hawks barely got out of second gear in the thrashing and will now enjoy the week’s rest courtesy of their stunning 17-1 season. It was a similar result for the Doveton Eagles, who ended Sandown’s 2017 campaign with a 206-point win, 2.5(17) to 33.25(233).
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The Cobras were held goalless in the first half with the Eagles slamming on 18, before the home side managed to at-least kick two second-half goals and hold the opposition to 15. In other results over the weekend, South Yarra 17.12(114) defeated Lyndhurst 8.5(53), Black Rock 14.16(100) captured a finals spot with a win over Carrum Patterson Lakes 7.12(54) and Lyndale 12.20(92) finished the season off on a bright note with a win over Moorabbin 13.9(87). This week’s finals: Qualifying Final: Ashwood v Endeavour Hills Eliminational Final: Doveton Eagles v Black Rock.
Energy levels not high for City By Nick Creely NPL - REVIEW - ROUND 27 Dandenong City’s promotion-ending loss to the Thunder three weeks ago seems to have zapped the energy out of the men at Frank Holohan Soccer Complex. Albeit with a severely undermanned side on Friday night, the City fell 1-2 at home to the seventh placed Eastern Lions, their fourth loss in the last five matches. With three new debutants and only four regular senior players, the Lions got on the board in the 12th minute via a goal to Shaun Kennedy and took a 1-0 lead into half time. City’s defence broke down once again in the 48th minute when Kennedy once again found the back of the net, essentially ending the contest. But City refused to give in, as their debutants provided a spark, and in the 63rd minute Shaun Filipovic brought the home side back to 1-2 and with a fighting chance of equalising the game. The inexperience on the park proved costly in the end, with City unable to find anymore attacking opportunities, with the Lions able to hold firm defensively and maintain possession in the last 20 minutes. The NPL2 East champions - Dandenong Thunder - drew 2-2 against Melbourne City FC on Saturday, as they continue to blood some players as they gear up for promotion in 2018. The Thunder rolled out debutants Nicholas Ally, Mohamad Feizi and Alil Jeka for the match at Latrobe University, Bundoora. Within the first 10 minutes, the Thunder flexed their promotional muscles to lead 2-0 via impressive goals to Brandon Barnes and Alon Blumgart, leaving City with plenty of work to do to avoid a massive defeat. City were able to contain the Thunder for the rest of the half as the momentum began to slightly shift. The home side then managed to kick two goals to equalize the game and share the points with the champs. Thunder finish their historic homeand-away season with a match against Richmond at home on Saturday afternoon. Admission to the match will be free, to celebrate the championship, with a family day and entertainment provided by the club. Springvale White Eagles, meanwhile, ended their home season with a disappointing 1-2 loss to Murray United on Saturday. It took just two minutes for United to hit the scoreboard. United then tightened its defences as the Eagles pressed in attack, and in the 30th minute the home side managed to equalise. United then struck only moments later to kick the match-winning goal, with no side able to find another point in the second half.
Rangers dig deep with everything hanging on the line By Nick Creely SEABL REVIEW - PRELIMINARY FINAL Dandenong’s SEABL Men’s side is through to the Southern Conference Final next week after overcoming the Hobart Chargers on Friday night in Tasmania. In a high quality contest, the Rangers pulled away in a powerful late burst to win 98-105 to book their spot in the upcoming championship decider. The hot shooting Rangers finished third on the home-and-away table with a 16-8 record but have saved their best basketball for the finals series, lifting in intensity when their season was on the line. The game was tight and hot in the first half, with the Rangers holding a slender four-point lead and looking slick around the court - particularly at the three-point line, with the visitors perimeter shooters finding thier range at crucial and key stages of the match.
And urged along by inspired performances from Lucas Barker (19 points, four boards and three assists), Garrett Jackson (19 points, six boards) and Tim Lang (19 points), the Rangers silenced the home crowd by outscoring the Chargers by four-points in the third term, before holding firm and pushing home late to seal the comfortable win. Dandenong coach Darren Perry was full of praise for his side’s shooting all night, and said the defense improved considerably after a nervous and shaky start. “Sometimes you can’t anticipate how well you shoot but credit to the guys for making shots when they needed to,” he said post-match. “At the start we weren’t guarding the ball and the basket and my message to them was that we weren’t going to do anything tonight if we let the ball handler in to do lay-ups, and we started to defend the ball better. “I thought it was a good game all night, and at times it looked like we were going to get a little break but they just kept coming back - they’re
a great team, and it just shows how little there is between all of us.” With Barker and a host of developing players impressing throughout the night, Perry was certainly pleased with their consistent efforts. “They work hard every week and sometimes they get more court time and sometimes they get less, but they absolutely stuck to what we wanted to do,” he said. The Rangers have the chance to win the South Conference when they travel to the Mars Minderdome to face a red-hot Ballarat Miners side who defeated the Chargers to earn their place the week before. “They (Ballarat) have a lot of good players and we have to do our homework and have a clear plan - hopefully that plan gets us home next week,” Perry said. The match will begin at 7.30pm on Saturday night, with a capacity crowd expected to make life difficult for the travelling Rangers.
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Strong show pair to be selected By Nick Creely Dandenong pair Sophie Molineux and Nicole Faltum are both set to wear the Victorian colours in season 2017/18 after Cricket Victoria announced the VicSpirit squad for the upcoming domestic season. Molineux, 19, - who is Dandenong’s captain in the Women’s Premier Cricket competition - enjoyed a strong opening season for Victoria last year, hitting 75 runs and taking seven wickets from her four matches. Her performances then translated into a stunning WBBL season with the Melbourne Renegades, where she went on to claim the Betty Wilson Young Cricketer of the Year award at the Allan Border medal night earlier in the year. With an injury to star player Meg Lanning, more responsibility will be placed upon the shoulders of the Dandenong star who is one of the brightest talents in the country and a future leader both at state and potentially national level with the Southern Stars. Fellow Panther Faltum has also earnt her first full Victorian contract after being highly impressive for the state through the pathway levels and showing immense progress at club level with Dandenong. The impressive young wicketkeeper batsman earnt a rookie contract with the Melbourne Renegades last season as well as being named in the Cricket Australia Under-18 Female Talent Squad. Her 2016/17 Premier campaign with Dandenong was solid, scoring 143 runs for the season across all grades while also taking seven catches and forcing two stumpings. It continues great success for Dandenong in terms of players finding state contracts which only recently announced a merger with the Men’s team to form one club out of Shepley Oval set to strengthen its playing list even further. Current Dandenong Men’s players James Pattinson and Peter Siddle both have Victorian contracts while a number of their younger players - including dual-sportsman Ed Newman - have
Dandenong star Sophie Molineux has been contracted to Victoria for another domestic season. 149894 for Victoria.” been named in Victorian representative teams. Five players from last year’s squad didn’t make “We’ve had a few changes this season and we wanted to give some of our young players an op- the list for 2017/18 with Dandenong legend Sarah portunity to learn from experienced players,” Vic- Elliot retiring at the end of last season. Spirit coach David Hemp said. “The new players have been performing con- Commonwealth Bank VicSpirit 2017-18 playing list: sistently well through the pathway and we want Kristen Beams (Captain) to reward that. Makinley Blows “I believe this group has what it takes to comHayleigh Brennan pete strongly in the WNCL and I know they’re all Nicole Faltum itching to get back on the park and win the title Emma Inglis
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Fanta Bale our state’s top dog Fanta Bale was awarded the Victorian Greyhound of the Year at Friday’s 2016/17 Victorian Greyhound Awards at Sandown Park following a sensational season of racing that included a phenomenal five Group 1 victories. Trained at Lara by Robert Britton. Fanta Bale is unrivalled in terms of success at the very top level when it comes to versatility. She is the only greyhound to win at Group 1 level as a sprinter, middle-distance and staying performer, having won the Hume Cup (600m), Rookie Rebel (600m), Australian Cup (525m), Sandown Cup (715m) and the Gold Cup (710m) during the 2016/17 racing year. “I don’t think she is the best sprinter in the land or the best stayer in the land, she is just a damn good dog with an enormous will to win,” Britton said. “Fanta Bale has a unique story. She is a daughter of a female greyhound I bought in America called UCME Typhoon, and I bought her in the auctions over there. UCME Typhoon’s other owners, Sandy Mathieson and John Hutchison weren’t interested in breeding with her and neither was I, but I was talking to Paul Wheeler about her, and he was interested in breeding with her and we went from there.” As well as the Victorian Greyhound of the Year, Fanta Bale was also announced the Victorian Stayer of the Year, while Striker Light was awarded the Victorian Sprinter of the Year. All three awards relate to racing between 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017, and are voted on by the Victorian Greyhound of the Year Panel and revealed via a secret ballot. It was a huge night for Britton, who was also announced the Metropolitan Trainer of the Year and the Ned Bryant ‘Silver Fox’ recipient for showing outstanding achievements in the training of greyhounds and promotion of greyhound racing. There were three new inductees into GRV’s Hall of Fame - Jan Wilson (administration), Barry Smith (breeding) and El Grand Senor (racing
Fanta Bale is the Victorian Greyhound of the Year after a brilliant season which included wins in the Australian and Sandown Cups. greyhound). Hall of Fame: Jan Wilson OAM (Category: AdLegendary race caller Ron Hawkswell was pre2017 VICTORIAN GREYHOUND ministration) sented with the Ken Carr Medal, considered the AWARDS - the recipients Hall of Fame: Barry Smith (Category: Breeder) highest award for excellence. Greyhound of the Year: Fanta Bale Hall of Fame: El Grand Senor (Category: RacHusband and wife training team Narelle and Sprinter of the Year: Striker Light ing Greyhound) Kevin Podmore were recipients of the GRV WelStayer of the Year: Fanta Bale Ken Carr Medal: Ron Hawkswell Ned Bryant ‘Silver Fox’ Award: Robert Britton fare Award for their efforts in re-homing their Metropolitan Trainer of the Year: Robert Brit(Lara VIC) greyhounds once they finish racing, and Andrea ton (Lara VIC) GRV Welfare Award: Kevin and Narelle PodDailly was announced the Provincial Trainer of Provincial Trainer of the Year: Andrea Dailly more (Pearcedale VIC) the Year. (Anakie VIC), 336 winners
AFL International Cup stirs up pride from around the world By Nick Creely The 2017 AFL International Cup made its way to the local area throughout the month-long exciting tournament, with three enthralling matches being played in and around the Greater Dandenong region. On Wednesday 9 August, China and Sri Lanka battled it out in Men’s Division 2 Pool 1 action at Mentone Grammar’s Keysborough playing fields. Both sides fought hard but it was China who reigned supreme by 14-points, 9.4(58) to 7.2(44). Sri Lankan forward Damian Ratawee starred with five goals in a stellar performance that almost dragged them over the line. The other match to greet the Keysborough playing fields on 9 August was a Pool 2 match between India and Germany. In a one-sided affair, Germany proved far too strong for India winning by 77-points, 1.3(9) to 12.14(86). Jan Huesken booted three goals for Germany, while Jakob Jung was best afield through the midfield. Another match played in nearby Lyndhurst in Pool 1 was Sri Lanka and Croatia battling it out at Marriott Waters Reserve on Saturday 12 August, with the Croatians winning by 53-points, 1.0(6) to 9.5(59).
Croatia and Sri Lanka before their International Cup clash at Lyndhurst. Despite a great performance by Sri Lanka’s Janahan Kumaralingham, a three-goal-haul by Croatia’s Josip Kravar proved too strong. The AFL International Cup came to an end on Saturday, with Papua New Guinea claiming the Men’s Division 1 grand final against New Zealand at the MCG by just a point. As a curtain raiser to the AFL clash between Collingwood and Geelong, the two sides sure put on a show in the Cup’s main event
match. In a tightly fought clash, the Kiwi’s did all they could with Joseph Baker-Thomas absolutely dominating, but with luck on their side Papua New Guinea found the scoreboard on their friend as the final siren sounded, 4.4(28) to 4.5(29). In the Men’s Division 2 grand final, Croatia destroyed Germany by 66-points, 1.2(8) too 11.8(74) with Ivan Ivos kicked five goals in a brilliant display. While in the Women’s International Cup, Ireland claimed the title after defeating Canada by four-points at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 3.3(21) to 4.1(25). The Irish were well served by Maebh Moriarty, Aisling Gillepsie, Linda Connolly and Colleen Quinn, who all kicked one goal, while Carol Breen was intrumental in the victory with a great display through the midfield. The Canadians took great pride away from their performance with Nicole Robertson, Tricia Rolfe and Charnelle Willis all kicking truly in the biggest games of their careers. Under the roof, both sides avoided the wayward weather to play a high quality match.
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MOTORING Countryman is no longer Mini By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring New Mini Countryman is no longer mini sized. At 4299mm long it’s 199mm longer than the Countryman it succeeds. Width has increased by 33mm to 1822mm; height is greater by 13mm, now 1557mm. By way of a fascinating comparison, fellowBrit the iconic LandRover Defender 90 is shorter and narrower than the upsized Mini Countryman. Most importantly, the Countryman’s wheelbase is significantly greater, being 75mm up to an impressive 2670mm which makes for significantly more legroom inside. There's also 59mm more elbow room, 50mm added shoulder room, even another 9mm extra headroom. More about all this added space in our Driving section of this feature. Customisation continues to be a major feature in the BMW Mini’s success, something it carried over from the original iconic Mini Minor / Austin 7 of the late 1950s and into the swinging sixties. The new Mini Countryman joins the rest of the Mini range in offering potential buyers a staggering number of options. Our road test Countryman came in a deep chocolate brownish orange with ‘racing’ stripes and a black roof. Frontal styling follows that of the latest Mini hatch range, with different design for its grilles from model to model. The wagon’s rear has a wide D-pillar and wide tailgate shaped to give it a large style. The standard ‘Elegant’ Countryman exterior theme can be replaced with an optional ‘Offroad’ style. Or there’s the sporty look with the optional John Cooper Works (JCW) Chili Package. There's absolutely no doubt this is a Mini, it stands out from the others in this crowded market segment even when view from hundreds of metres away. Love it! Inside it's the same. The large central dial is a carryover from 58 years ago, though these days the central speedo has been pushed aside to make way for the infotainment screen. While the circular central screen housing is huge the screen itself is tiny. It's clear enough, but using the satellite navigation (which impressively is installed in all models) at a quick glance isn't easy. You can pay extra and get a bigger screen and some other goodies, though. There's DAB+ digital radio, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming and voice control. You can also use the BMW-style iDrive controller. There's an Aux jack, but surprisingly there’s just one USB port. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can't be used at this stage, but surely that can't be too far away? Mini’s range features an interesting variety of drivetrain options: two- or all-wheel drive (AWD). Petrol and diesel engines, all turbocharged.
Customisation has always been the name of the game in the Mini. New Countryman is a class act in this area.
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The Mini Cooper SD Countryman All4 (Minispeak for AWD) we tested has 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, with 110 kW and 330 Nm. The lowest cost model is the front-wheel-drive Mini Cooper powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 100kW of power and 220Nm of torque. Mini Cooper S Countryman comes with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder petrol driving the front wheels. It produces 141kW and 280Nm. Automatic transmission is standard in all models, it has six forward ratios in the 1.5-litre petrol and eight in the others. Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function is fitted across the range as standard equipment. It works from zero to 140km/h in conjunction with the Mini Driver Assistant Package that includes Forward Collision Warning, City Collision Mitigation, High Beam Assistant and Speed Limit Info. The latter advises of the speed zone in which
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the vehicle is travelling. However, the ANCAP safety rating is four-star rather than five. All new Minis are covered by a three year/unlimited distance warranty. All service and selected maintenance costs can now be covered by a single, one-off advance payment with Mini Service Inclusive. This comes in a choice of two packages, Basic and Plus. Basic provides scheduled servicing, while Plus combines scheduled servicing and selected maintenance items. Details are quite complex so talk to the guys and gals at your Mini dealer to see which best suits you. The 50 millimetre increase in rear seat legroom means the Countryman is a four-seat wagon for adults to stretch out with ease. The centrerear can be used for three grownups without too much hip and shoulder rubbing. The back seat is excellent in the ways it can be set up to permit juggling of interior room between people and cargo. There's 130 mm fore-aft adjustment, 40/20/40 split-fold and the angles of the rear seat backs also be adjusted in various ways for juggling of passenger/ luggage space. Boot capacity with all five seats in use can be as high as 450 litres. It has a very useful hidden deep space underneath, something that impressed our real-estate friend who has to carry a lot of expensive gear. You sit 90mm higher in the Countryman than
in the standard Mini. This sort of gives a better view over the traffic. However as traffic these days consists chiefly of huge four-door utes the advantage you used to get from piloting an SUV have been minimised. Ride comfort is good on normal roads, but seems to deteriorate more on substandard surfaces than is normal in this class, probably because the suspension leans a little in the sporting direction. This is something that has always been the case in Minis, so we applaud it. Steering feel is good and the Countryman is happy to hold on hard in corners, as well as to change direction promptly due to tight bends that might otherwise surprise you. NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) is well controlled, though tyre noise can be quite loud on some coarse-chip surfaces - but see the previous references to sportiness. Fuel consumption from the diesel was in the four to five litres per hundred kilometres range on motorways, into the sixes in spirited country driving, and in the sixes and sevens around town. Considering its performance and the fact it's a small-medium SUV the Mini’s numbers are pretty good. Sheer fun in its styling inside and out almost contradicts the fact that this is a spacious family vehicle. Well done to the folks who have produced what we reckon is the most interesting of all Minis.