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Healthy racquet Dandenong mum Irene Difesa knows all too well how devastating kidney disease can be. At age 19, doctors diagnosed her with the autoimmune disease lupus. It had reduced her kidney function to five per cent. She endured three years of chemotherapy to treat the lupus, but it was too late to save her kidneys. Ms Difesa needed a transplant, and four hours of dialysis three times a week in the interim. She received her mother’s kidney on 17 January 1998 - more than 20 years ago. The average transplant lasts 10 years. She shared her story to mark the two-decade milestone and to highlight Kidney Health Week, which runs from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 March. “It’s a silent disease, often by the time one is diagnosed the damage is already done,” she said. “I also want to raise awareness on the importance of organ and tissue donation and encourage all Australians to become a donor. “Words cannot express the gratitude I have for my donor, the gift of life she has given me has enabled me to live a life free of a dialysis machine.” In July last year, the Journal announced that Ms Difesa would represent Australia at the Transplant Games of America in Salt Lake City, Utah, this August. “These games are a celebration of being given a second chance at life,” she said. “One donor has the potential to save 10 lives and we athletes are alive today because of our donors.” Ms Difesa has previously competed at the World Games in Sweden and the UK and at four national games, with squash as her main event. In Utah, racquetball is replacing squash so she’s learning a whole new sport. “It wasn’t as bad as I thought,” she said. “That was until I played my first American racquetball match on a proper US court with a proper US racquetball ball! “I sure have my work cut out for me. “I’m very fortunate that I have some amazing people who have offered their time and expertise to teach and train me.”
Those people are the Mulgrave Country Club’s racquetball members. The club itself has also donated money to support Ms Difesa. “Organ donation can transform the lives of many sick people. It gives hope for a happier healthier second chance of life,” general manager Kerry Scarlett said. Goodlife Gym in Wantirna has an official American racquetball court and gifted Ms Difesa a six-month membership for her training. The Dandenong RSL, Dandenong Pavilion, LJ Hooker Dandenong, Tension 24 Mount Waverley and CCV Springvale have also got behind her. “The support I have received from local community and businesses has been overwhelming,” Ms Difesa said. Visit www.donatelife.gov.au/decide for more information about becoming an organ and tissue donor.
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Jabs go to schedule By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong is meeting and exceeding immunisation targets. A measles case in Dandenong prompted health warnings on 20 February and put vaccination rates in the spotlight. But at the Monday 26 February council meeting, Greater Dandenong Council community services director Martin Fidler said childhood vaccination rates in the municipality were trending upwards. He said the rate for five year olds had increased from 89 per cent in 2013 to 92.13 last year. "All our other age groups are actually at the
state average or above," he said. "Immunisation is vital to the health and wellbeing of our community. "When the majority of a community is immunised against disease, the risk of vulnerable infants to disease and of disease outbreak is reduced." Mr Fidler said the latest data from the Australian Immunisation Register showed childhood immunisation rates across the municipality were fairly consistent with the Victorian state average. "The adolescent immunisation coverage rates for vaccines such as human papilloma virus, chicken pox and pertussis are amongst the highest in the region," he said.
He said the coverage rate for one year olds increased three per cent in a year to match the Victorian coverage rate of 93 per cent. In October last year, Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton told the Journal that the increase in coverage in Greater Dandenong was a real success. He said its high refugee and migrant population did provide a challenge. "They have come from a country where their immunisation program may not even include things like mumps or rubella," he said. Greater Dandenong Council provides the only Victorian school-based catch-up immunisation service in the state, at Noble Park English Language School.
IN BRIEF Knuckle duster robbery A man armed with knuckle dusters robbed a 19-year-old of his wallet in Dandenong. The victim was at the Hemmings Park skate park on Princes Highway about 5.45pm on Saturday 24 February. Police said a man of similar age approached, produced a pair of knuckle dusters and demanded the victim's money. When the victim said that he had no money, the thief slapped him twice to the face and pushed the knuckle dusters against his chest. The victim handed over his wallet and the bandit ran from the scene and got into a car. The victim could not provide further description of the man involved or the vehicle. He was not injured. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.
Thieves hit the shops Thieves stole a wallet from a car in Noble Park and used the credit cards inside to shop up a storm. Springvale Police are investigating the theft in Nance Street on Saturday 27 January. They said the thieves bought items at a number of Noble Park businesses. Police released CCTV stills of two men they believe could assist with their investigation. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.
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New year, but with the same market fun More than 30,000 people celebrated the Lunar New Year with dragon and lion dancing, Chinese drumming and Taekwondo. Dandenong Market welcomed the Year of the Dog with a festival on Sunday 25 February. There was a pop-up food bazaar with 16
street food vendors cooking up the flavours of China, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Nepal. Entertainment included a 20-metre flying dragon. Dandenong Market general manager Jennifer Hibbs said the Lunar New Year Festival was
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Thugs broke into a Keysborough home and bashed a 49-year-old man for the second time in eight months. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Tony Lavars said three men forced entry to the Henderson Road home about 2am on Sunday 25 February. He said they were all wearing face coverings and brandishing weapons. Inside were the victim, his girlfriend, and two friends with their one-year-old baby. The men entered the victim's bedroom and demanded cash. Det Sen Const Lavars said they assaulted him with the weapons, described as hammertype objects. "He received significant head and upper body injuries," he said. Paramedics took the man to The Alfred hospital. "He's stable. He's still in hospital," he said on Tuesday 27 February. The victim's girlfriend escaped through a window during the attack and ran to a neighbour's house to call triple-zero. Det Sen Const Lavars said no property was believed to be stolen. "The three males were seen getting into a waiting vehicle driven by an unknown fourth offender," he said. "It was described as a dark-coloured fourwheel drive-type vehicle." Det Sen Const Lavars said a similar incident occurred at the same address on Friday 21 July last year.
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Here’s a not-so-radical solution to Little India’s parking problem. Traders claim the installation of the meters saw an immediate drop in trade, and want them removed. And with the greatest respect to council, wouldn’t the business community know? If those traders want life without parking meters, and their honest opinion is it will benefit their businesses ... why not let them try it? What part of Dandenong could provide a better test case as to how our parking meters are faring in the 21st century? It seems reasonable to suggest that, if a lack of parking meters was to cause harm to businesses in the area, then the only impact would be on the very businesses who called for it. And we need to understand that parking meters do not equate to parking limits. Limits could still be enforced, with the corresponding boost to council coffers. A simple, low-cost trial could involve hooding the meters for a month, and then consulting with all parties as to how they felt about the move. Surely no-one is better qualified to make an assessment as to how trade would be affected, than the affected parties themselves? But let’s not focus on the potential (minimal) harm. What might we learn, and what benefits might there be for all parties? And if perchance the experiment is not deemed a succss ... then off come the hoods, and we’re all better for the experience and what we’ve learned. - Jason Beck
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The Wizard of Oz has quickly become Australia’s smash hit musical. Developed from the ever-popular MGM screenplay, the London Palladium production of The Wizard of Oz contains the beloved Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Melbourne audiences are flocking to buy tickets to the London Palladium production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Wizard of Oz, which will be playing at the Regent Theatre - From 15 May to 17 June 2018. Leading The Wizard of Oz cast are Anthony Warlow as The Wizard and Professor Marvel, Lucy Durack as Glinda the Good Witch and Jemma Rix as The Wicked Witch of the West. Rising star Samantha Dodemaide plays the coveted role of Dorothy, Eli Cooper plays the Scarecrow, Alex Rathgeber the Tin Man, and John Xintavelonis the Lion. Star News Group is giving 10 readers the chance to win two tickets to the 15 May 7pm performance. Simply visit starcommunity.com.au/competitions to enter. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard… you know the story!
SPIRIT OF SACRIFICE An Endeavour Hills student will trace the steps of Australia’s World War II service men and women. Read more about Gleneagles Secondary College’s Resi Santosa and the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize.
TEN-HOUSE PLAN KNOCKED BACK Find out why Greater Dandenong Councillors rejected plans for a “shocking” Keysborough development.
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Cultures unite in harmony A cultural diversity celebration will bring fashion, music, song, dance and food to Dandenong's Harmony Square. The Springvale Neighborhood House Harmony Festival will run from noon to 8.30pm on Saturday 17 March. Springvale Neighbourhood House manager Melanie Virtue said the annual event promoted "the many talents of our cultural community groups". "The Harmony Festival shows how well our communities live together and come together to party in harmony," she said. "We have performers from Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia and Serbia. "There are even more countries represented in the International Dress Parade - last year, we had over 80 people from 26 countries walking in the dress parade. "It was a fabulously colourful display of the cultural pride of our community members." Ms Virtue said the free event was designed to promote understanding and respect for diverse cultural, linguistic and religious groups. Along with costumes and performances there'll be cultural experiences like henna hand painting, Maori warrior tattoos, Chinese tea tasting, an Oromo coffee ceremony and a
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Greater Dandenong Council will meet with Little India traders to discuss their parking concerns. But the council's business group manager, Paul Kearsley, said there were other factors affecting trade in the Foster Street precinct. The Journal reported last week that Foster Street Traders Association president Shahid Syed was calling for the council to remove parking meters from Little India. "We are losing customers," he said. Councillor Matthew Kirwan asked about the situation at the Monday 26 February council meeting. Mr Kearsley said he'd bring the issue back to the Monday 19 March meeting for further discussion. "There's some further work identified that will need to be done," he said. "There's an opportunity to perhaps provide further parking spaces, in close proximity." Mr Kearsley said the council wanted to meet with Mr Syed. He said the Indian Cultural Precinct Taskforce - enlisted to transform the area into the state's Indian heartland - had identified issues with parking.
But it also raised concerns about the retail offering, he said, and the need for more colour and movement. Mr Kearsley said the taskforce identified projects for the next three to four months to introduce new colour and theming, using some State Government funding. He said there would be other improvements over next couple of years, including the opportunity for traders to run a festival. "We're hoping we'll be able to address a whole range of issues in that precinct over the coming years," he said. Mr Syed said the parking meters came into effect about 18 months ago and caused an immediate decline in trade. He wrote to the council and local MPs asking for help to remove them. But the council's engineering services director, Julie Reid, said an occupancy survey from November last year identified the parking in Little India was between 75 and 85 per cent occupied between 10am and 2pm. "Parking meters are installed to assist with parking demand," she said. "By encouraging users to park for shorter periods and adhere to the time restriction, this increases the turnover and improves the likelihood that spaces are available for customers."
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LOOKING BACK 7 March 1918 Dandenong Shire matters On Friday 1 March, the South Riding members and the engineer discussed several matters of importance to ratepayers and eventually the engineer was directed to prepare an estimate of the cost of channelling and metaling between Avondale Avenue and The Strand Chelsea on Main Road, tar paving footpath on Thames Promenade from Point Nepean Road to Fowler Street, channelling at Chelsea Railway Station, and cab stand; construction of Beach Street and Valetta Street Carrum, tar paving footpath on Edithvale Road, from Point Nepean Road to the state school; construction of Rae Avenue, Aspendale, and construction of Moury Road, Chelsea. Instructions were issued for improving the lighting facilities on the main road. The South Riding councillors also interviewed members of the Chelsea Life-Saving
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Club and Edithvale Progress Association in reference to buildings to be erected on the foreshore. It was agreed that the South Riding representatives inspect, on Saturday next, in company with members of the bodies mentioned above, along the foreshore.
50 years ago 5 March 1968 I have the Beaumont children “I have got this man’s children. I have had them on a tour with me. I want to return them to him...I must see him.” This was one of several anonymous messages to Dandenong Post Office and business houses last week concerning the three Beaumont children who have been missing from their Adelaide home for more than two years.
The message could have been the all-important one. But it never reached the children’s father Mr Jim Beaumont, who spent a two-day vigil in Dandenong after receiving a letter which police had every reason to believe came from his eldest daughter Jane. Dandenong was invaded by at least 12 top flight Adelaide policemen ordered to investigate the alleged letter from Jane, which said her father should meet her outside Dandenong Post Office. Mr and Mrs Beaumont made an emergency trip to Dandenong and booked in at the Commodore Hotel under the name of Ellis (Mrs Beaumont’s maiden name). Police had rated the letter their best clue for many months. The Beaumonts were accompanied to Dandenong by the Chief of the Adelaide CIB Homicide Squad.
20 years ago 2 March 1998 Classroom show and tell usually passes uneventfully but not so in Western Australia when a child announced that there was a baby in the fridge at home. No doubt about what it was, the child knew it and the teacher became sufficiently alarmed to call the police who verified that it was in fact a human being.
5 years ago 4 March 2013 Pollies ignored as role models It may be just as well for our political leaders that primary school pupils aren’t old enough to vote. Heatherhill Primary School’s group of newly-elected student leaders say they look for role models on the sports fields and classrooms - but no mention of parliament.
Filipino dishes in fusion Filipino cuisine is a fusion of different cultures and traditions mixed with Filipino ingenuity and inventiveness. Si-KAT Pinoy Eatscetera owner Catherine Pascua said her menu at the Dandenong Market brought together Asian, European and American flavours with a flair that is unique to the Philippines. “Our dishes are very simple yet appetising to the palate with the combination of different flavours - sweet, spicy and sour,” she said. “TAPSILOG - Filipino beef jerky - is our best seller. The dish combines three foods. TAP is short for tapa, or beef jerkey. SI is for sinangag - a garlic rice - and LOG is for itlog or egg. “I marinate the beef slices overnight with our special homemade sauce, then we fry it on site just before plate up,” Catherine said. “We serve it with garlic rice, fried egg and an accompaniment of pickled pawpaw, tomato and cucumber with a vinegar dipping sauce.
EAT LOCAL, DINE GLOBAL “We also sell pork adobo, chicken sisig, pork and chicken barbecue skewers.” A vegetarian noodle stir fry called pancit and a pork bun - siopao - are also on the menu. “We also have a variety of desserts such as halo-halo, mais con yelo, sapin-sapin ... “ Catherine said. She said people new to Filipino flavours should start with the barbecue skewers. “Ours are a bit different from others because they are basted with sweet sauce,” she said. “TAPSILOG is my favourite dish because it
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is a full meal and is available all day.” Si-KAT Pinoy Eatscetera opened at the market four months ago. “I love the environment at Dandy Market because it is multicultural,” Catherine said. “At Dandenong Market, we are able to showcase our delicious offering to not just to
Filipinos but to other nationalities too. “Due to Filipino cuisine not being popular or common food, it took some time for different nationalities to try our menu. “After perseverance, thankfully now I have a diverse range of regular customers enjoying our dishes.
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Credit card binge By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 27-year-old woman on bail has gone on a two-day spending spree worth more than $7600 using a person’s missing credit cards. The woman, who is late-term pregnant, was sentenced for dishonesty offences at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 26 February. The court heard that she found a lost wallet containing the cards outside Ibis Hotel, Dandenong in October 2017. She removed the cards and made no attempt to return them to their rightful owner, prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Tim Barlow told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. Instead, starting from dawn on 12 October,
the woman used the cards to buy $210 worth of cigarettes, groceries and a myki card in outlets around Noble Park. She withdrew $2000 from ATM machines with a further $1900 of declined transactions. That afternoon, she used the card to buy more than $1600 of clothing, cosmetics, cigarettes, handbags, Nike runners and caps at Parkmore shopping centre, Keysborough. The next day, she withdrew $2000 from two ATMs. She also used the cards to buy jewellery totalling $1800 from a Springvale store, with a further $1400 of transactions declined. On her arrest, the woman was found with a zip-lock bag of methamphetamine.
She also pleaded guilty to stealing a wallet and bank cards from a car parked in Mulgrave in January 2017. She and a co-accused used the cards for nearly $60 in transactions because they didn’t have any money, she later told police. In court on 26 February, the sobbing accused told the court she feared the implications for her unborn child. “It’s just embarrassing.” Magistrate Pauline Spencer noted the woman’s rehabilitation had progressed well during her CISP bail program. Ms Spencer said any risks to the community could be managed on a 12-month corrections order.
Business in the swing for the greater good By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong businesses raised about $40,000 to help locals in need. SEBN manager Sandra George said the final figure could be higher, with calculations following the Monday 26 February event at Settler’s Run Golf and Country Club in Botanic Ridge continuing. “It is a great effort and all thanks to a great team of people working together,” she said. “Hopefully this will make a difference both through Cornerstone and to many other local charities through Avocare’s services.” The two Dandenong charities will share this year’s proceeds from the golf round, auctions and raffles. They intend to create hygiene packs for the homeless, backpacks loaded with stationery and breakfast clubs. “We had a full complement of players, as we always do,” Ms George said.
Team SELLEN - Andrew Simmons, Dale Gemmell, Danny Alcock and Peter Sells. 177872 “We couldn’t have asked for better weather.” “A great time was had by all.” Ms George said a mixed team won for the first time in the event’s nine-year history, rather than a team made from just one company. “It was good to see somebody different win,” she said.
“The most notable thing is the generosity of our key sponsors. “Between them they donated just under another $5000 in the auction where they bought nothing.” Nothing - a donation for no return - was presented as an auction item to round out the day’s bidding, and the offers came thick and fast. Sponsors and supporters this year included KPJ Group, Grenda Group, Future Recycling, Norden, Wadeson IP, Telstra Business Centre Dandenong, Erntec, Dandenong Nissan and KIA. Ms George hopes “for something bigger and better” for the event’s 10th anniversary next year. The event has raised more than $340,000 for local charities. Greater Dandenong Mayor Youhorn Chea thanked the business community for its support.
For mental health help By Casey Neill A beyondblue guest speaker will share mental health advice at the next Noble Park Community Action Forum. Greater Dandenong Councillor and NPCAF president Roz Blades said the Wednesday 14 March session was something different for the monthly event. "We have a lot of council and we have some government," she said. "What we're hearing is that mental health's a big issue in the area and that people want a bit more information about services and what can be provided." Cr Blades said the meeting would start at 7pm and Jim Moore was the speaker. "I'm hoping people take away that they're not on their own, that we all have mental health issues at some time in our lives and that we're there to help and that people care," she said. "And then of course there'll be information that we can provide about services." She said attendees could also speak to other meeting guests to share stories. "You might think you're the only person who's ever had depression or a marriage break down," she said. "You get together with other people and find out they've had this too, how they dealt with it, and how you could deal with it. "If this is successful we can branch out into a few more community health issues." The Noble Park Community Action Forum meets at the Paddy O'Donoghue Centre on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Cr Blades on 0417 053 612 for more information.
LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL WORKS MARCH 2018 Upcoming changes to the Cranbourne/Pakenham line Works will continue to remove level crossings along the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines over the Labour Day long weekend, which will affect the way you travel. The sooner we get this done, the sooner you’ll be on your way.
Buses will replace Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains • Between Caulfield and Dandenong from Saturday 10 March to the last service on Monday 12 March 2018. Train services will resume on Tuesday 13 March. Please plan ahead and allow up to an extra 55 minutes in travel time.
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St John's Regional College prides itself on placing students at the centre of all they do. The college offers a contemporary and holistic learning experience for students, which places an emphasis on excellence. The school also recognises that the best learning occurs when strong and supportive relationships are established between students, teachers and families. St John's educational philosophy and learning vision are predicated on their desire to offer a diverse and engaging learning experience for students. By recognising the stages of learning, this enables the college to honour the sacred dignity of each person through a personalised approach to learning. 2018 is the start of a new and exciting journey for the St John's community. Over the next 10 years and five building stages, St John's will be introducing new facilities both the students and community of the Greater Dandenong area can enjoy. Stage one will see additions to the College sports facilities which will include new covered basketball courts, FIFA grade synthetic soccer pitch and an extension to the stadium carpark. These improvements will allow students and sporting teams to utilise these areas throughout the year and will be a wonderful addition to the school's successful sports program. A Year 7 and 8 STEM Centre is to be con-
An architectural impression of the new main entry at St John''s Regional College. structed in 2019 as a part of stage two and will see an active hands-on project-based learning model which reflects all aspects of the Victorian Curriculum. The centrality of literacy and numeracy skills will ensure that all project-based learning is supported through explicit teaching practices. These programs will be delivered in a flexible learning centre which enables interdisciplinary approaches and provides for technology-rich learning. These projects are just the beginning of the plans for St John's College. To find out more, visit www.sjcdandenong.catholic.edu.au.
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INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE SET in a quiet court location, this freshlypainted, two-bedroom unit is the perfect start to your home ownership journey or investment portfolio. The original yet comfortable interiors include a living room, separate kitchen/ meals, two bedrooms with built-in robes, bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. Rejuvenate and update the interiors to add your own personal touch, or simply move in or rent out the property straight away. Step outside to enjoy a private courtyard with your very own edible garden. Lovingly crafted, this garden has a vegie patch, various fruit trees and a luscious green vine canopy. The home is completed with a gas wall heater, wall mounted air-conditioner, lowmaintenance front yard, water tank and a single car garage. â—?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8/11 Digby Court, Springvale South, 3172 Description: 2 bedreooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $460,000-$490,000 Inspect: By appointment Agent: Jaymee Le, 0416 336 902, AREA SPECIALIST, 8586 6411
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STUNNING HOME WITH POTENTIAL GREAT family living and set in a fantastic location, this home represents great value and offers wonderful opportunity for its next lucky owner. Boasting two spacious bedrooms plus a third bedroom in the bungalow, kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, separate dining room, spacious living area, two reverse-cycle split-system air-conditioners including in the bungalow, powered garage plus shed, low-maintenance garden and off-street parking. Resting on a good sized block of about 556 square metres with potential dual occupancy, subject to approvals. Not only is this a beautiful home, it is situated in an ideal location just walking distance to Dandenong Plaza, hospital, Tafe college, dental and medical centres plus easy access to the Monash Freeway and Eastlink. Enjoy the convenience of a bike and walking track at the end of the street. â—?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 27 Jesson Crescent, Dandenong Description: 3 bedreooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $550,000-$600,000 Inspect: By appointment Agent: Leigh Hall, 0401 408 580 or Chen Liu, 0451 384 722, HALL AND PARTNERS, DANDENONG, 9792 0265 2 DANDENONG JOURNAL
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AN ACRE OF DISTINCTION SITUATED in arguably the most soughtafter pocket of Narre Warren North is this grand five-bedroom plus study zoned home on a picturesque landscaped acre of land. The house has granite bench tops to the stunning kitchen with 900mm stainless-steel oven, six-burner hot plates, large pantry and breakfast bar. There are three separate living areas, including an exquisite formal lounge/ dining area, open plan family/meals area and a theatre room with built-in cabinetry. There are also three bathrooms. With three separate heating and cooling zones, quality drapes, pelmets and
carpets throughout. Outside you’ll be greeted by a large alfresco on one side and an attractive fully fenced in-ground solar-heated pool on the other. With two separate driveways, wide rear access, triple garage and another single garage or workshop. There is also a 5kW solar system. This is simply an amazing family home. Located in this private cul de sac that provides delightful elevated views you will be just a short rive from Lysterfield Lake Park, Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre and within easy access to the Monash Freeway. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 21-22 Jarrang Retreat, Narre Warren North Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 study, 4 garage Inspect: By appointment Auction: Saturday, 24 March, 2pm Agent: Steve Harrison, 0407 800 915, OBRIEN REAL ESTATE, NARRE WARREN, 8794 0500
PROPERTY NEWS
NEW OFFICE FOR PEAKE PEAKE Real Estate has opened a new office in the booming growth suburb of Officer. Company directors Marisa Adams and Kristen Turner said they were delighted to now have a branch presence in Officer, complementing the firm’s busy Berwick office. The new branch officially opened on 26 February on Princes Highway at the new Coles Express business park. Ms Adams said the entire Peake team was excited to be at the forefront of such a new, vibrant community. “We look forward to continuing to provide the residents of Cardinia with exceptional sales results and our award winning property management services,“ dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Ms Adams said. The new office is headed by Sarah James, a long standing Peake Real Estate team member, Ms James said she and her sales team comprising, Syarif Machfud and Blake Egerton, were looking forward to “introducing a boutique agency to the area“. “The new office will ensure our clients are fully serviced right throughout the south east corridor,“ she said. Ms James, who grew up in Officer, has been with Peake for 11 years. She said she loved interacting with vendors and buyers, some of whom have become friends. “I’m a people person and I wouldn’t do
it if I didn’t love it,“ she said. “I love selling acreage and lifestyle properties. Helping someone get into their dream home is wonderful“ She said Officer offered a range of options for first home buyers through to investors and those looking to set themselves up financially. “We are seeing a lot of people selling up in Berwick and building in Officer, at Timbertop and The Rise, so they can be debt free.“ She said Officer offered bigger blocks, views, new infrastructure and lifestyle attractions like D’Angelo Winery. To contact the team at Peake Officer phone 5942 1207. ● com.au
The team at Peake Real Estate Officer, from left, sales consultant Syarif Machfud, director Marisa Adams, licensed estate agent Sarah James, director Kristen Turner and real estate cadet Blake Egerton.
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There’s an Art to selling. Sold. Sold. Sold.
Honesty and integrity are the two values on which real estate agent Art Sudharm has built her career. Her passion for real estate comes from the satisfaction Art gets from matching the right people to the right homes and getting top results for her vendors. Word of mouth and personal recommendations are important to Art. “I’m not focused on quick sales or promising clients the whole world. I never asked my clients to drop their price to finish a quick transaction.” She has a steady stream of repeat clients and referred business thanks to her professionalism, polite manner and outstanding negotiating ability.
Art invests in her professional development with regular real estate and business training. “I’m a massive fan of developing myself. I invest in my training to ensure I present the best version of myself and people refer me more business.” Art has a Master Degree in Commerce and a Bachelor in Business English. She shares her passion for real estate via a regular column in Melbourne Thai Magazine. “I like to think I put the person back into real estate.” She aims to go beyond her client’s expectations and lets no obstacle stand in her way. A loving mum to her son, Art enjoys staying fit and healthy in her private time.
Art Sudharm 0403 571 245 Senior Property Executive / Licensed Estate Agent art.s@obrienrealestate.com.au ArtSudharmRE
Springvale 16/4A Colonsay Road
Brilliant start in prime location. For auction. Saturday 24 March at 12:30pm Charming one-bedroom residence, one bath and a single carport onsite is a perfect start for easy lifestyle. • Bedroom w/ BIRs, stylist lounge and meal area • New floorboard, air-conditioning and freshly painted • Kitchen area with breakfast bar, gas stove cooking, and large natural light through windows • Separated toilet and shower room in laundry area • Rear yard and low maintenance front garden
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Dandenong North 17 Murray Road
Picture perfect in prized locale. For auction. Sunday 25 March at 1:30pm This much-loved 4-BR home is ready for a new family to embrace • Formal lounge & dining rooms • Large family room (bar & OFP) • Central kitchen, 2-baths • Heating/cooling, dbl garage Create your own treasured memories in this prized neighbourhood.
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Sunday 18 March at 12pm Flawless family living in the heart of the prized Somerfield Estate • 3-BR/2-bathroom home • Study & vast living/dining • Designer stone kitchen • Luxe finishes throughout
ShopN6 Parkmore SC Cheltenham Road, Keysborough obrienrealestate.com.au Craig Voysey 0411 086 980
Sunday 25 March at 11:30am Impeccably maintained & beautifully presented, this 4-BR home is located within the prized Rosewood Downs Estate. Close to shops & Rosswood Pre-school, and within easy reach of RDPS, family living doesn’t get much easier than this!
ShopN6 Parkmore SC Cheltenham Road, Keysborough obrienrealestate.com.au Craig Voysey 0411 086 980 Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106
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CREATE YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE The character of this solid brick endures and the appeal of its potential is equally evident – emphasized by an allotment of 561m2 (approx) in a hugely sought after location adjacent to Alan Corrigan Reserve. • Three generously sized bedroooms • Kitchen w/ gas cooktop • Central family bathroom w/ separate toilet • Sizeable rear yard • Lengthy driveway w/ lock up gate • 561m2 (approx)
A3 B1 E1 C1 CLOSING DATE SALE (unless Sold Prior) Tuesday 20-March @ 6:00pm ESR $680,000-$735,000 VIEW Saturday 3:00-3:30 Thursday 6:00-6:30 Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
KEYSBOROUGH 24 WESLEY COuRT ENVIABLE HOME, PRESTIGE LOCATION A beautiful red brick charm standing tall in a tucked away low-traffic court location delivering a family residence of generous proportions perfect for growing families with flexibility and outstanding zoned living and entertaining areas. • Soaring cathedral ceilings w/ open staircase • Formal living w/ ireplace • Tasmanian Oak kitchen w/ SS appliances & WIP • Master w/ dual WIR & double vanity ensuite • Undercover alfresco entertaining room • Balinese-style spa & open lawns • Evaporative cooling/Ducted heating • Triple lock up garage • 35sq/610m2 (approx)
A5 B3 E3 C3 D1 PRIVATE SALE $1,200,000-$1,320,000 By Appointment Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999 ESR VIEW
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SPRINGVALE SOUTH 34 wisteria Place
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CLOSING DATE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) Tuesday 27-MARCH @6:00PM
• Brivis” evaporative cooling + 3 inverter split system AC’s • Three living areas • A fully appointed kitchen with s/s appliances • An informal meals area, separated from the kitchen • Window shutters • 4 cameras • Internet NBN ready • Outdoor under convered entertainment area • 2 car lock-up garage/A shed
NOBLE PARK 7 walnUt crescent JUST IMAGINE... simply a renovator’s dream or build the home of your dreams on the doorstep of Parkmore shopping centre! • Spacious family living area with ire place • Extended double lock-up garage • 544m2 (Approx) • Brick Veneer • Generous main bathroom
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• Well designed and easy to maintain • Walking distance to Springvale Central • close to public transport • Walking distance to both primary and secondary school • Land 1119m2 (approx.)
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KEYSBOROUGH 64 donnici drive
Contact Agent Wednesday 6:00pm - 6:30pm Saturday 11:00am - 11:30am Photo ID Required CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
CLOSING DATE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) Tuesday 27-MARCH @6:00PM $630,000-$680,000 Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm Saturday 10:30-11:00am Photo id required CONTACT Adem Duramanoglu 0417 555 689 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999 ESR VIEW
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Contact Agent By Appointment Photo ID Required CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
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THE ESSENCE OF PARKFRONT LIVING commanding stylish street appeal behind landscaped gardens, this stunning family home takes a fresh approach to luxurious family living with acres of wonderful native parkland as your next door neighbour. • Separate formal living area • Master w/ WIR & ensuite • Kitchen w/ SS appliances & gas cooktop • L-shaped undercover alfresco decking • 26sq/444m2 (approx)
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PRIVATE SALE ESR $860,000-$910,000. VIEW Saturday 11:00-11:30AM Tuesday 7:00-7:30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Alex Khun 0438 443 846 Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
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BREATH-TAKING RESIDENCE CARAMUT has a depth of character seldom seen, blending the rugged form of 1850s Bluestone pitchers and modern, contemporary architecture with sleek 21st Century finishes. Introduced by a gated, pillared entry, once inside the property you are enveloped by its stunning gardens. They have evolved over years of careful plantings to produce an outdoor environment blending exotic specimens with a native backdrop. A lagoon-styled pool with covered barbecue alfresco area and adjacent spa hut extend out from a paved terrace to form an outdoor entertainment area that is both private and sun-filled. The residence itself has undergone recent refurbishment, resulting in a home that displays high levels of functionality and stunning up to the minute form. Of split-level design, the home includes four bedrooms, the master with an extended dressing/sitting room and granite panelled ensuite. An adjacent study is also featured. The guest or children’s section is segregated from the main living area and includes a games room or casual lounge. The main living room is of generous proportions, with full height glazed aspects across gardens and lawns. A huge open fireplace adds measurably to its warmth.
Last but not least the kitchen, the heart of this home displays crisp clean lines, high functionality and is equipped with brand-new quality appliances. Both the kitchen and dining room enjoy aspects over cascading water features, lush plantings and pool terrace beyond.
A double cedar doored garage has direct internal access to the home and a separate steel workshop is located at the property’s rear. Situated at the “village" end of Beaumont Road, it is a comfortable walk into Berwick’s restaurants, shops
and cafes, however once you are inside the property, its tranquillity takes over. Caramut II embodies the very best of Berwick. Beaumont Road is the penultimate address; a very special opportunity awaits you. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2 Beaumont Road, Berwick, 3806 Price: By negotiation Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1study, 2 garage Inspect: By appointment Agent: Tracy de Riter, 0407 343 629 and Peter Watson, 0418 105 402, FIRST NATIONAL NEILSON PARTNERS BERWICK, 9707 6000
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ONE OUT OF THE BOX!
Such brilliant presentation is bound to cause a stir and unfortunately only one person can buy this highly sought after property. Fully renovated kitchen and bathroom and large open plan living with polished floor boards to the ducted heating, cooling and two bedrooms with built in robes, this home beats them all. Located close to everything with plenty of off street parking and a large area of land out the back with a shed and timber decking with great views out to the North. First home, downsize or investment and don’t forget no stamp duty for qualified first home buyers! Make this your new home. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS BUT ONCE!
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CENTRAL COURT LOCATION!
In a quiet court location yet within a short walk to St Johns College, Dandenong Plaza, Market and other amenities is this North-East facing three bedroom home, ideal for the retiree or first home buyer on a budget. Offers an L shaped lounge/dining off the modern kitchen with gas cooking and plenty of cupboard space. The bedrooms are serviced by an ensuite effect full family bathroom and a separate toilet. The spacious laundry offers access to the tranquil backyard with shady trees and a garden shed. Features include gas heating& HWS, air conditioning, aluminium windows, security doors and a single carport. AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY!
auction: Saturday, 24th March, 2018 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPen: thurs 5:00pm to 5:30pm & Sat 1:30pm to 2:00pm
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RENOVATE OR DEVELOP (STCA)!
Just a few doors away from the Menzies Shopping precinct and bus stop is this three bedroom home on a block measuring approximately 557m2. Featuring floor boards, gas ducted heating, gas cooking, gas hot water service and a large garage. Many schools are also within easy walking distance. An ideal entry level property for those considering their first home or development project (STCA). HOUSE ON A BUDGET!
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IT’S ALL ABOUT LOCATION & POTENTIAL!
A corner site of approximately 580m2 set in one of the most Central and convenient locations in Dandenong. Less than 1km from the Hospital, Tafe College, Oasis Pool, State and Private Schools and Market/CBD. The solid three bedroom home PLUS self contained two bedroom bungalow is ideal for the extended family OR an excellent rental investment. Build your dream home OR multi dwelling development (STCA). A real gem! Your money is safe here! LOTS OF OPTIONS!
auction: Saturday, 24th March, 2018 @ 2:00pm (if not sold prior) oPen: wed 4:30pm to 5:00pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:30am
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Mick Whelan Sales Manager 0416 003 505
John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517
Stephen Lamb Sales Consultant 0421 045 460
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BUSINESS PROFILE
TOP AWARDS FOR HALL AND PARTNERS FIRST National Hall and Partners real estate agent Leigh Hall has been awarded a range of top honours at this year’s RateMyAgent Awards. Hall picked up three personal awards and one agency award including third place for top 100 agents in Australia, second place for top 10 agents in Victoria, first place for top agent in Dandenong and first place for top agency in Dandenong. “I’m very proud,” Leigh admitted. “But a lot of credit goes to my wonderful assistant Chen and the team that help sell a lot of the properties.” Held annually, the RateMyAgent Awards recognise agents and agencies who have been the most consistently recommended by customers who have sold their property in the last 12 months. The awards also honour leading agents and agencies on a city, state and national level, highlighting the most recommended across the country so sellers can make informed choices. When asked why he believed customers had responded so well to both himself and the Hall and Partners team, Leigh stated it came down to honesty and hard work. “I’m very honest and friendly,” he said.
“I never change my personality and I’m always hard-working. (The team) is the same; we’re all very honest and work well together. We have a very good administration department in Kaitlyn and Nicole and my dad (Michael Hall), who’s my co-partner, is just a very honest and loving guy that let us do what we want to do.” As a director of Hall Real Estate, Leigh has held a number of positions throughout the company including assistant property manager at the Endeavour Hills office, senior property manager at the Mulgrave office as well as the senior sales position in the Dandenong office. He admitted that he had known even as far back as Grade 6 that his ambition was always to work in the family business and his dedication to achieving that has not wavered. “I actually genuinely love what I do,” Leigh said. “I love putting deals together and getting huge prices for our vendors.” For further information contact Leigh Hall at First National Hall and Partners Real Estate, 0401 408 580. ●
First National Hall and Partners real estate agent Leigh Hall.
CONGRATULATIONS
LEIGH HALL! In conjunction with Rate my Agent, Leigh Hall has been awarded 2018’s THIRD TOP REAL ESTATE AGENT IN AUSTRALIA.
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LOCATION AND POTENTIAL A CORNER site of approximately 580 square metres, set in one of the most central and convenient locations in Dandenong. Less than on kilometre from the hospital, TAFE college, Oasis Pool, state and private Schools and Market/CBD. The solid three-bedroom home plus self-contained three-bedroom bungalow is ideal for the extended family or an excellent rental investment. Build your dream home or multi dwelling development (subject to council approval). A real gem .. your money is safe here, and there’s lots of options. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 24 Charles Street, Dandenong, 3175 Description: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Inspect: Wednesday, 7 March, 4.30pm-5.00pm and and Saturday, 10 March, 11.00am-11.30am Agent: Mick Whelan, 0416 003 505, MCLENNAN REAL ESTATE PTY LTD, 9791 5922
AREASPECIALIST 4/58 Temple Street Heyfield - $139,000 Plus SAV. 18 year-long established take away food business in the heart of Heyfield close to banks, newsagency, hotel, & post office. Ideal family business, or, retain the existing staff and pick up where the current owners leave off. Steady growth in the figures on a year to year basis. Combination of Pizza, Fish & Chips and various other take away food items. Premises offers a dining area at the rear, with a seating capacity of 50 persons. Recent fitting of LED lighting throughout premises, along with the 15 kilowatt-25 panel solar system, back into the grid. A substantial amount of the equipment recently upgraded, including the espresso- coffee machine, Bain-mare, & pizza oven. This existing business would suit a chef wishing to make their mark on the local area, & their local cuisine business. Further information on gippslandrealestate.com.au
Inspect By Appointment All Enquiries: David Wadey 0429 483007 Email: david@greheyfield.com.au
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PRIME BERWICK REAL ESTATE ONLY seven years old, this well-appointed rear unit of three will impress the most discerning of buyers. Located in an enviable position within walking distance of Pioneer Park and Berwick Village, this modern unit has three spacious bedrooms, the master with full ensuite and walk-in wardrobe is located at the front of the home, while the other two bedrooms - both with built-in wardrobes and sharing a central bathroom and separate toilet - have been strategically placed at the rear of the home. The lounge room has an abundance of space and has plenty of natural light, while the kitchen overlooking the meals and undercover alfresco area will delight the chef in the family. The home is completed with double lock-up garage, ducted heating and a splitsystem air-conditioner and with the added bonus of no active body corporate this just may be the home you’ve been waiting for. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3/9 Gardiner Street, Berwick, 3806 Description:3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: Saturday, 11am-11.30am Auction: Saturday 10 March, at 11.30am Contact: Sarah James, 0419 144 611, PEAKE REAL ESTATE, 9707 5300
Hampton Park LJ Hooker Hampton Park named on national ranking Call the No. 1 LJ Hooker Office in Victoria for all your Real Estate needs LJ Hooker Hampton Park has again cemented its position in the real estate industry’s pre-eminent rankings, this year being named the 32nd best performing sales agency in Australia by industry publication REB (Real Estate Business Online).
CoreLogic Data showed the median house price in Hampton Park had risen 20.4 percent over the past 12 months (to $487,000) whilst units rose 14.6 per cent ($370,000). “The cash rate remained unchanged over 2017 and that has encouraged both owner-occupants and investors to compete in the marketplace, placing pressure on property prices,” Mr Deo said.
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LJ Hooker’s Network Chief, Graeme Hyde praised John and the entire LJ Hooker Hampton Park team claiming the ranking was recognition of the office’s attitude towards exceptional customer service.
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“Being named in the Top 50 best real estate offices in the country is a vast achievement for LJ Hooker Hampton Park and is a testament to the offices commitment to their local community,” Mr Hyde said.
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LJ Hooker Hampton Park Principal John Deo said while the ranking underpinned the professionalism of the team, it also highlighted the increased confidence in Hampton Park area.
“LJ Hooker is the most recognised brand in real estate; however, it is the professionalism and dedication displayed by offices like Hampton Park that makes LJ Hooker the most trusted.”
The agency recorded a 61 per cent success rate from its listings over the past 12 months (461 listings for 282 sales) and was only one of four offices mentioned in the ranking in the LJ Hooker Hampton Park sold a combined $135 million worth of property over the period. The list ranks real estate sales offices across Australia according to a range of metrics, including efficiency, conversion ratios, number of sales and sales volume.
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FOCUS ON … EDUCATION CHOICES
WHAT’S ON Check out chess The Dandenong Chess club welcomes players of all ages, from novices to grand masters. 16 Balmoral Avenue, Dandenong. Wednesdays, 7pm. Call Paul on 0406 786 242 for more information.
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Lyndale’s 850 campus Lyndale Secondary College is co-educational single campus school with an enrolment of approximately 850 students. We offer great advantages in the breadth of curriculum choices, provision of specialist learning areas and facilities and a wide range of co-curricula programs. We embrace many and varied nationalities and celebrate our culturally diverse student cohort through our foreign language studies and our International Students Program. It is important to us that the College and families work closely together to achieve a common aim – the best possible education for our students. Our Middle School (Years 7-9) provides and promotes a caring and supportive environment and endeavours to make the transition from primary school to secondary college as smooth as possible. Students experience a wide variety of subjects with the aim of developing the student as an independent, resilient and cooperative learner. The Senior School (Years 10-12) focuses on the educational, career and personal development of the young adults in the college providing the pathway for students to post-
The Australian Rohingya Welfare Association is holding a fund-raising dinner. Bosnian Sports Centre, 482 Springvale Road, Springvale South. Saturday 24 March, 6.30pm. RSVP by Saturday 17 March by SMS to 0412 318 045.
secondary educational, training and work through VCE, VET and VCAL course offerings. Our Accelerated Learning Program permits students to move through a program more quickly, according to their academic capacities. Students benefit intellectually, socially and emotionally from the faster pace and the challenge involved. Students are accelerated in English, Humanities, Maths and Science. With the Headstart Program each student progresses and begins their new course of study in a positive, stimulating and challenging environment that sets them up for the coming year. As part of our commitment to 21st Century Learning, the College has a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, allowing students to utilise various technologies in their learning. The Creative and Performing Arts provide our students with many opportunities to explore and develop their creative potential. Excellent facilities and a dedicated staff ensure that Drama, Dance, Music and Art include performances and events that celebrate high levels of student expression, engagement and achievement.
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This car boot sale will support children in Uganda and India. Stalls are available for $15. Dandenong Christian Reformed Church, 255 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North. Saturday 17 March, 7am to 1pm. Call Janny on 9790 0338 for more information.
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People Like Us will be guest speaker Rosetta Isma's topic at the first Talks on ... Spirituality for the year. Rose was born in Italy but has lived in Dandenong and surrounds for many years. She has worked in the criminal justice system and as a welfare officer in the Woomera detention centre. The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 28 March, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Bookings are essential. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664 or email Theopendoor@ssjg.org.au.
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Harmony in the plaza There'll be live multi-cultural dance and music performances to celebrate Greater Dandenong's diversity. The program will include Japanese drumming, Sudanese drum and dance performances, an Aboriginal dance group, Greek dancing, Polynesian dancing and more. Centre court on level two at Dandenong Plaza Shopping Centre, corner McCrae and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 17 February, 11am to 5pm.
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will perform for shoppers, and will be available for photos and handshakes at noon. Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, corner Matthew Flinders Avenue and Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills. Monday 9 April to Friday 13 April, 11am and 1pm. Call 9700 2374 for
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SEBN and the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce present Samantha Gash at their International Women's Day event. She'll speak about passion, purpose and process. Highways, corner Princes Highway and Corrigan Road, Springvale. Friday 9 March, 7.15am to 9am. Tickets are $55. Bookings are essential. Visit www.greaterdandenong. com.
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Just a Couple of Song and Dance Men This show brings together the dance routines and songs of performers like Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby, Donald O'Connor, Frank Sinatra and many more. Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets Dandenong. Thursday 15 March, 10.30am to 11.45am. Tickets are priced from $16.
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A tour guide will lead participants on a journey through Springvale, visiting four venues to enjoy dumplings and finishing the tour with a dessert they won't forget. Springvale. Friday 9 March, 11.30am to 1.30pm. $50 per person. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Call 8571 1377 or visit www.greaterdandenong.com.
Finding friendship The Burmese Women's Alliance Friendship Group meets every Thursday to socialise and make new friends. The meetings involve mentoring, cancer screening workshops, and fabric painting. Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Thursdays during school terms, noon to 2pm. New members are welcome. A $2 donation applies to fabric painting. Call Chaw on 0432 021 888 or the Noble Park Community Centre on 9547 5801 for more information.
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She 2018 The exhibition features six graduating artists. Julia Burke's videos examine the way that sunlight and time change perception of an object. Yvonne Jemmeson's prints, collage and sculpture examine the relationship between two dimensional and three dimensional space. Talia Carroll's sensual photographs come alive with pinholes that pierce the flesh. Susan Pover's sculptures form an anti-prosthesis that hinders the movement of the wearer. Bertha Putri's intricate large-scale drawings combine Indonesian batik and Dutch-inspired motifs. Madeline Nibali's series of painted family portraits are a set of recollections that could be based on false memories. Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Thursday 1 March to Thursday 29 March, Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturdays, 11am to 3pm.
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This four-week workshop is for 12 to 25-yearolds. Participants will create customisable, programmable robots. Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 March, 4.30pm to 6pm. Bookings are essential. Call 1300 630 920.
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Help is available Free meals, showers and laundry services are available. Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 34 Oak Avenue, Doveton. Tuesdays, 6pm to 8pm. Call 9791 1449 for more information.
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Garnar Lane Lightboxes The light boxes are visible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to people moving through the laneway. In this exhibition, photographer David Wadelton presents images of the milk bar, the fish and chip shop, apartment blocks, newsagents, old shop signs, long-closed businesses and back lanes. Garnar Lane between Thomas and Lonsdale Streets, Dandenong. Until Saturday 31 March.
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Our House Two emerging artists work with paper to explore ideas about domestic life. Llawella Lewis uses drafting film to create small ceiling roses and other decorative features from around the home. Leanne Failla spent nine months creating miniature paper replicas of every object in her house. Benga House at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Sunday 15 April. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
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Artist in residence showcase This exhibition will show the variety of art practices and ideas artists explored during their time at the Heritage Hill studios. Benga House at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Sunday 15 April. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
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Mazda has introduced a limited edition to its MX-5 RF retractable fastback range. A serious car the Limited Edition features the Kuroi Sports Pack, aerodynamic additions, Brembo brakes and significant suspension upgrades. Small winglets near the front of the wheelarch openings direct air away from the wheels and along the sides of the body to smooth out the rush of air created by the little sports machine. A front strut bar links the front suspension towers to increase chassis stiffness. New design 17-inch diameter BBS alloy wheels are part of the package. Brembo’s opposed-piston, four-pot front brake calipers not only provide harder braking in heavy duty used, but also reduce unsparing weight by a significant two kilograms. The Brembos can increase fade resistance by as much as 26 per cent. A significant advantage if you want to take part in track days. The MX-5 RF Limited Edition colour choices are: Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Machine Grey Metallic, Snow Flake, White Pearl Mica, Ceramic Metallic and Eternal Blue Mica. A nice choice - however every car has a black roof.
Mazda set up a testing drive route from Melbourne airport to the Yarra Valley and back, with a pause for lunch. It really showed of the Limited Edition to best advantage as this is exactly the sort of drive that keen Melbourne car enthusiasts are likely to take - well perhaps without visiting the airport… Handling is sharp and feedback through the wheel and the seat of your pants is excellent. You can control it on the throttle to really balance it beautifully in bends and it simply cries out for an interesting series of tight twisting up-hill-and-down-dale roads. Want a Mazda MX-5 with an automatic transmission because you can’t be bothered changing gears yourself? Tough luck - this Limited Edition only comes with the lovely slickshifting six-speed manual. Love it. The MX-5 RF Limited Edition is priced at $55,748 driveaway and is on sale now. Only 110 have been produced for Australia so it might be smart to contact your Mazda dealer quickly if you’re a serious driver that wants something pretty special. The Mazda range is available for test drive at Berwick Mazda, Prestige Place, Narre Warren. Phone 8796 6222.
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Panthers up for the fight By Nick Creely While Geelong may have held sway on day one of their clash with Dandenong, it provides the perfect opportunity for the Panthers to gear up ahead of the Victorian Premier Cricket finals in a few weeks. On a warm Saturday at Shepley Oval; which was always going to be tough work for the side bowling first; the Cats sliced their way to 8/312 at stumps, setting a challenge that will be welcomed with open arms by Tom Donnell and his hungry middle order. Left arm paceman Jak Jowett (2/77) struck gold early, prizing out Tom Treble (4) LBW, but it was only fleeting moments of momentum from there on in as the Cats continually built partnerships. Skipper Eamonn Vines (49); fresh off a stint with the Bushrangers; combined with an aggressive Mitch Reid (63 off 58 balls) for the second wicket, clocking up 60 runs before James Nanopoulos (4/62) gifted gun gloveman Jacques Augustin a catch to remove Reid and instill more hope. Tim Ludeman (28) provided a constant threat and hit four boundaires and was eventually removed shortly before Vines; who was gearing to bat all day; but when Luke Inglis (53) and Brenton McDonald (85) settled into the day, the runs started flowing off the bat and a big scored loomed. The pair added a smooth 111 runs, combining for 18 fours and a six, making the Panthers work relentlessly for their wickets as the sun beat down on the pitch. It was a grind that is likely to benefit them in the long run, with left arm tweaker Akshat Buch (1/66) getting a chance to bowl a whopping 31 overs and nine maidens. Nanopoulos continued his fine season with
Dandenong’s James Nanopoulos was once again prolific for the Panthers with four wickets. 178046 the ball with another four scalps, taking his tally up to 36 for the year, making it his most prolific individual season at Premier level. The Panthers’ champion opening bats Tom Donnell and Brett Forsyth will be hoping for a strong start to the chase when play resumes at 11am next Saturday.
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Geelong also had a prolific day in the seconds at Geelong Cricket Ground, racking up an impressive 8/278 after at one stage being 5/82, off the back of a Corey Ogle (103 not out) century. Dasun Opanayaka (2/47), Paddy Turner (2/51) and Matt Wetering (2/63) took multiple
wickets for the Panthers. Meanwhile, the thirds saw Panther opener Josh Allen crack a brilliant 105 in a total of 246. And in Women’s Premier Cricket, Essendon Maribyrnong Park completely dismantled the Panthers, in a stunning effort down at Aberfeldie Park.
A-Okay Kirsty set for the Launching Pad By Jason Adams Young sprinter Okay Kirsty is Launching Padbound following an impressive win in last Thursday night’s qualifier at the Sandown Park greyhounds. Okay Kirsty ran second to the fastest heat winner - Chief’s Sidekick - which had her as the second reserve for last Thursday’s final. With the scratchings of Hunkapapa and Kroes, she gained a start from Box 6. Okay Kirsty began well and matched motors with Chief’s Sidekick early before asserting control down the back straight. She gained a sizeable break before Zipping Buck launched a challenge late, but it wasn’t enough as Okay Kirsty held on to win by a nose in 29.96. “I was stoked when she got a run as a reserve. We hoped she’d improve naturally which she did tonight. The time was probably a little disappointing but she was first past the post and that’s all that matters,” said trainer Ray Floyd.
On top of prize money, Okay Kirsty and connections receive a ticket to the lucrative $410,000 Launching Pad series. The series is open to greyhounds with 1-6 wins and no more than 30 starts. “I started thinking about the series about four weeks ago. If the owners weren’t going to buy a ticket I would have,” Floyd said. “I think a series like this is what she needs to mature, she’s still a baby in the mind. Over the next three or four months I think she can really turn into something special.” Floyd is relatively new to the sport, having only trained greyhounds part-time for five years after making the move from harness racing. He says he wouldn’t be able to do what he does without strong support from his family. “I’ve got great support around me with my wife Jen and son Lachlan, they do a great job in helping,” he said. Floyd is also heavily involved in local sports in the Sale region.
“I coach footy, cricket and umpire also. I like preparing competitors and greyhound racing is right up that alley,” he said. Purchase and transfer of Launching Pad entry forms closes Friday, 9 March. There's a total of 64 entry forms, with the winner of the Group 2 final to pocket $150,000. Meanwhile a rise in distance looks imminent for Bonnie Beauty after her dominant win over 595m, also on Thursday night. The win added to her unique record of 12 wins from 23 starts with no minor placings. Her trainer Joe Borg was happy with the win post-race and revealed his plans to soon step ‘Daisy’ up to the 700m. “Her form has been off lately - I wasn’t totally happy with her run in her Australian Cup heat. She’s bounced back well, she’s a front runner and that’s what we saw tonight,” said Borg. “I’ll give her one more 600 at The Meadows then I’ll step her up to 700.”
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Stingrays are looking up By Hayley Wildes For the Dandenong Stingrays, 2018 is all about development - both on and off the field. With a preseason focus on fitness, skill development and leadership, there is no doubt that the Stingrays Girls program is grooming their players for future success. After a tough preseason, which started in October, the list was trimmed to 45 players (30 players on the main list and 15 development players) last week. Coach Dee Longwill, in her second season as head coach of the Stingrays, is looking forward to the longer TAC Cup Girls season in 2018. The longer season - nine games, up from five last season - will allow her to play girls in different positions and develop their footy smarts. "It will help with developing their knowledge around the ground." Longwill said of her young group. "Playing in different positions that they've never played in before and with those nine games, it's going to allow a lot of exposure to the game. If they are a midfield player, I want to make sure they get a run in the backline or forward line." With twelve teams making up the 2018 TAC Cup Girls competition, female football has never been in a stronger position. Longwill acknowledged this fact and highlighted the improvement compared from last season. "There's definitely a lot more talent." Longwill said. "It's amazing what talent is coming through and it's just going to get better." The Stingrays list lacks height, but for what the team lacks in height, they make up for it with leg speed. The likes of Courtney Jones and Molly McDonald have pace to burn and will be keys to the 'Rays run and gun game style.
Dee Longwill will once again coach the Dandenong Stingrays in the 2018 TAC Cup Girls season. 166487 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS PLAYERS TO WATCH With an array of young guns on the list, there is no shortage of names to keep an eye on. The Stingrays boast three 2018 AFLW Academy members; Jordyn Allen, Courtney Jones and Brooke Struylaart. Perhaps the most tan-
talising prospect, and one that AFLW clubs will be watching closely, is Jordyn Allen. A tough, in-and-under defender, who can roll through the midfield, Allen is one that Longwill has earmarked as a great leader. Allen isn't fazed by the big moments or
Who will step up to claim the Wookey?
Drmic signs on for SEABL18
The Alan Wookey Medal; the award given to the champion player of the Dandenong District Turf 1 season; will be held on Wednesday 14 March, only days before the second standalone grand final. DDCA reporter NICK CREELY has ran his own medal throughout the season, adopting a 3,2,1 voting system to judge who has been the standout player of the season. Last year, the Journal correctly tipped association legend Steven Spoljaric to win his fifth Wookey Medal after a stellar 2016/17 season, and once again, Spoljaric is a chance to claim his sixth after a brilliant debut season at his new club, Springvale South. But it's the year for Buckley Ridges champ Daniel 'DJ' Watson, who has been tipped to win by just one vote from Mordialloc's star allrounder Ian Daniel. DJ's unbelievable season, which netted him 683 runs and 16 wickets in the home and away season; saw him claim the maximum votes on four occasions, in Round 2 (84 and 4/27), Round 5 (48 and 2/24), Round 7 (130 and 0/25) and Round 10 (73 and 3/62). Daniel (734 runs and 22 wickets) was equally impressive and played some massive innings, and only just fell short. Michael Davies from HSD (468 runs and 35 wickets), Spoljaric (423 runs and 26 wickets) and Berwick speedster James Wilcock (152 runs and 34 wickets) rounded out the top five. TOP 20 Daniel Watson Ian Daniel Michael Davies Steven Spoljaric James Wilcock Leigh Booth Kaushalya Gajasinghe Jarryd Straker Asfan Thajudeen Malinga Bandara Jordan Hammond Ruwantha Kellepotha Jarrod Goodes Greg Todd Susantha Pradeep Nathan Pilon Dinuk Hettiarchchi Christo Otto Kaushalya Weeraratne Imran Laghmani
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pressure - look for her to provide plenty of composure in the backline. Another name to remember is Georgia Gourlay. The nineteen-year-old Gourlay, who is returning from an ACL injury, is another outstanding leader with silky skills to match. Having recently signed with the Casey Demons for the upcoming VFLW season, Gourlay will feature prominently and be looking to use the TAC Cup season as a launching pad for a massive 2018. Rose Clancy-Dillon has only been playing football for two years, but she appears to be on a fast-track to football prominence. Longwill highlighted her as one to watch, saying 'she has improved out of sight over the preseason'. 2017 record: 3-2 (6th) 2017 Best and Fairest: Bridie Kennedy 2017 Leading goalkicker: Samantha Ryan (8) 2018 Coach: Dee Longwill 2018 DANDENONG STINGRAYS LIST Jordyn Allen, Eloise Ellen-Burns, Saige Bayne, Caitlen Bell, Brooke Borchard, Aime Carroll, Isabella Ciavola, Rose Clancy-Dillion, Lucy Cripps, Brooke Ellis, Darcy Fennell, Jenna George, Tilly Giddings-Constable, Georgia Gourlay, Meg Graham, Jessica Guy-Toogood, Shelley Heath, Zoe Hill, Grace Hodder, Courtney Jones, Tabatha Jones, Abbey Jordan, Alisha Kelly, Ella Knox, Brooke Lehner, Jaymie Lilley, Molly McDonald, Lauree Metcalfe, Alice Nagtzaam, Alice O'Sullivan, Sylvie Repellin, Samantha Ryan, Isabella Shannon, Tyanna Smith, Maddison Staines, Shaneece Stratton, Brooke Struylaart, Piper Swayn, Natalie Taylor, Harmony Thomas, Chloe Turner, Katelyn Van Loo, Brooke Vernon, Amanda West, Eliza Wilson-Macdonald. The Stingrays kicked off their TAC Cup season with a clash against last year's fourth placed side, Northern Knights, at Holm Park in Beaconsfield on Saturday.
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Dandenong Basketball has announced that current Adelaide 36ers forward and former Rangers junior Anthony Drmic has signed on for the 2018 Men's SEABL season. Drmic, 26, spent five years with the Boise State Broncos in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) before returning to Australia with Adelaide for the 2016/17 season, where he won Rookie of the Year in his first season of professional basketball. The choice to return to Dandenong was an easy one, and Anthony said he looks forward to suiting up in Rangers' colours once again. "I was keen to come back to Melbourne during the off season, but obviously still wanted to play somewhere. When Darren reached out I was excited to play for Dandy again, a club where I spent my whole junior career," he said. The Men's SEABL side narrowly fell short of last year's championship, and Anthony is ready to offer everything he has in his arsenal in the side's quest for a SEABL title in the year ahead. "My greatest attribute and something I bring to every team is my competitiveness. I think people underestimate my ability to attack the rim and finish so that'll be a focus for sure," he said. "For me personally it will be a great opportunity to continue improving my game and prepare for the next NBL season." The 2018 SEABL Season will kick off for the Rangers Men & Women in Ballarat on 6 April, followed by a Double-Header Home Opener on 14 April. For more Rangers news & updates head to dandenongbasketball.com.au or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
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