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Beat of own drums Gauri (Kambrya College), Alanna (Dandenong High) and Jeremiah (Dandenong High) learnt rap and DJ skills with music-industry professionals as part of an On Track workshop series in Dandenong. More details, turn to page 12.
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Driver jail appeal A 23-year-old concrete pumper is appealing against a jail term for a “hair-raising” police pursuit in which he blindly turned into a redlight T-intersection off Eastlink. Hamish Cartwright, 23, sobbed after magistrate Rodney Crisp delivered the six-month sentence in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 24 September. His driving offences had led to his Hampton Park mother’s Subaru being impounded twice this year. His mother was forced to plead to the court to ward off a further impoundment. Cartwright pleaded guilty to dangerous driving while pursued by police on 25 January. On 25 January, he was spotted by police as he illegally turned right from a middle lane in the Subaru. As police signalled for him to pull over,
he continued driving at normal speed on the Dandenong Bypass until he sped away onto an Eastlink on-ramp. Cartwright drove south, slowing down at a traffic island and then accelerating at a “fast rate” up the tollway’s off-ramp at Greens Road, Dandenong South. Police said he sharply cornered left through a red light at the end of the ramp, narrowly missing an eastbound car travelling 80km/h on Greens Road. Police told the court that Cartwright’s blind corner was a “gamble” during a medium-high traffic period. He was later arrested by appointment at Dandenong police station, giving an “evasive” and “unco-operative” interview. At the time, Cartwright was on a good behaviour bond for a reckless conduct endanger-
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ing serious injury charge. He also pleaded guilty to charges of speeding, driving while using a mobile phone, drugdriving (cannabis) and drink-driving (at .10) in Pakenham on 26 April. Cartwright’s lawyer argued for a community corrections order with drug counselling and driver behaviour programs. Cartwright, with a relevant but “very limited” criminal history, had made a “poor decision”. Jail was a sentence of last resort, particularly for a “youthful” offender with “fantastic” support from family and his employer, the lawyer said. Mr Crisp mused that many young offenders were imprisoned after causing deaths on the road. But it was illogical for courts to wait for someone to die, Mr Crisp said.
“The community is entitled to the protection of imprisonment.” Mr Crisp was not swayed by Cartwright’s alleged support structures. “It was fairly obvious that the least support would be to deny the accused the use of a car.” Cartwright’s “uniquely serious” driving could have killed or seriously injured another “hapless driver” during the “hair-raising” pursuit. “Prison is a last resort sentence but this is a case in which the last resort is called for.” Cartwright was also disqualified from driving for four years. After being taken into custody, he lodged an appeal to the County Court of Victoria. He was then bailed on conditions of a night curfew, reporting to police thrice a week and not driving a vehicle.
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Goddard riding footy wave By Cam Lucadou-Wells There's no doubt AFL champion Brendon Goddard has been embroiled in some of the game's most controversial events. The St Kilda and Essendon 334-gamer took the stage at the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Grand Final Charity Lunch at Southern Golf Club on 25 September. Goddard regaled about the tied 2010 Grand Final, revealing how Saints players thought they had the game won after he took a soaring pack mark, goaled and put his side in the lead. That wasn't a good mindset, given there was still five-and-a-half minutes on the clock, Goddard mused. The draw, on top of a narrow loss by a "toe poke" in the 2009 Grand Final, left the players flat for the replay next week. They felt it was their second "missed opportunity" in two years. "The feeling was quite surreal - 100,000 people in deathly silence and shock as much as we were as players." St Kilda felt it was finishing strong, while Collingwood was "physically spent" at the end of the game. "(Collingwood coach at the time) Mick Malthouse is the only person I've heard say that if there was extra time, they would have won. "The only reason they won (the replay) was because we were shot ... We essentially felt we missed two opportunities." Playing in Grand Finals, Goddard then truly understood what footy means to Melburnians. About 10,000 fans flocked to Moorabbin for training in Grand Final week. He and other Saints carried the dreams of fans of a club dreaming to add to the 1966 flag. He felt the "heartache" of fans at the club functions after the Grand Final losses.
Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce vice-president Roy Sanderson. 197769
Brendon Goddard with lunch MC John Shore. 197769 "They rode the roller coaster as much as we did." His arrival in the AFL took an unexpected detour. A Blues supporter as a child, Goddard was promised by Carlton to be picked up as the No. 1 draft pick. Then Carlton was penalised for salary-cap rorts. St Kilda shuffled into pole position and
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selected Goddard. A decade later, Goddard moved to the Bombers, little did he know that a peptide scandal was set to dog the club for the next four seasons. He was confident that no one at Essendon knew "this thing would explode" when he signed on.
Tigers fans Soula Krikelis, Lawrie Leeman from Make A Wish Foundation, Pollyvianne Faauli and Fili Polataivao. 197769
Reo Fernandez and Dustin Fernandez, who won tickets to the lunch in a Star Journal competition. 197769
"The thing I'm pissed off most about was it dragged on for so long. "It wasted four-and-a-half years of my footy life. For the guys, it affected not only their footy lives but their general lives. "There were mistakes by Hirdy, the club and everything but to sum it up, 13 guys - their lives changed forever but they never tested positive for anything. "There was not one positive drug test and they got banned." Since retirement, Goddard has enjoyed life honing his golf as well as snaring his first senior premiership, unexpectedly, with Caulfield Grammarians in the Victorian Amateur Football Association this year. For the record, Goddard tipped Richmond to win the 2019 AFL Grand Final but rated the so-called under-dog Giants as a "massive chance". The 11th annual charity lunch raised money for children's charity Make A Wish Foundation. It had raised more than $100,000 in the past decade.
Grand Final lunchers Lisa, Julie, Tracy and Brenda. 197769
Brendon Goddard recalls his extraordinary journey. 197769
All aboard Market Train Ollie, 5, loved taking front seat on Danny the Dandenong Market Train. The drawcard ride returned to Dandenong Market for school A full house in the Southern Golf Club function room. 197769 2 STAR JOURNAL
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IN BRIEF Three-man carjacking in Springvale
Factory inferno A massive fire at a carpet factory blanketed Dandenong under thick plumes of black smoke. Eighteen fire crews battled to bring the blaze under control for at least two hours after being called to the Hilton Street business in Dandenong about 5.56am on Friday 27 September. Two men escaped the 1200-square-metre building, which was totally destroyed by fire. The pair were assessed for smoke exposure at the scene but didn’t require hospitalisation, according to Ambulance Victoria. Fire-fighters, including two ladder-platform crews and a specialist hose-layer vehicle crew, largely managed to curtail the fire from spreading to neighbouring properties. An adjacent premises suffered some minor damage, a CFA spokesperson said. VicEmergency issued an advice message for people to avoid the area, with Hilton Street closed to traffic. Ali, from the neighbouring Alhamdulliah Taha Centre, filmed the belching smoke filling their yard as well as flames consuming an adjoining fence. He was grateful for fire crews stopping the ferocious flames. “The fire was a big fire - from far away I thought at first our community centre was on fire. “Everywhere was black smoke. It’s really black smoke. “I don’t think it’s really good for anyone.” The fire was reportedly non-suspicious.
A driver has been hauled out of his seat during a car-jacking by three males on Springvale Road, Springvale. The trio had stood in the middle of the road forcing the 46-year-old Springvale driver to stop his black Nissan Maximus sedan about 4.45am on Wednesday 18 September. Two of the males approached the driver'sside door, which was locked. The third male opened the front passenger door and dragged the driver out of the car. The trio drove away in the Maximus while the victim ran for help at the nearby Waltzing Matilda Hotel. The car was tracked via the victim's phone in the vehicle's door pocket to Hampton Park. Police followed the car to Blue Gum Way before losing sight of the car. The trio were seen jumping out of the car and over a fence into The Parkway reserve. The Canine Unit was called but lost the scent, police say. The offenders were described as Maori appearance. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au or Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487.
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Fire crews at the destroyed factory on Hilton Street, Dandenong. 198432
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People power means Oasis to flow at fifty
A burglar has set alight and fired at least two shotgun bullets inside a Dandenong South transport business, police say. A male was seen running from out of a broken window in the Advantage Drive building about 9.30pm on Wednesday 18 September. He got into a dark-coloured Subaru sedan without registration plates, which had been parked directly in front of the premises. The car was driven southwards along Commercial Drive. Fire crews were called to extinguish the fire within two of the building's "side-rooms". It caused mainly smoke damage inside the property, police say. Police later discovered shotgun bullets had been fired in an apparent attempt to break double-glazed windows. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au or Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487.
By Danielle Kutchel
Tobacco shop rammed by car
People power has delivered the right outcome on the Dandenong Oasis redevelopment. That's according to Cr Maria Sampey, who was a strong supporter of users objecting to part of the redevelopment. The City of Greater Dandenong's draft aquatic strategy had included plans to change the layout of Oasis to add a 25 metre, 10 lane lap pool, removing the current 50 metre Olympic sized pool. But users of the centre rebelled, arguing a smaller pool would not meet swimmers' needs. They hit the pavement, presenting a petition signed by more than 760 people to council. In a council meeting on Monday 23 September, the planned redevelopment was put to council for a vote. Cr Sampey said the users' determination had paid off, and in Monday night's council meeting councillors voted unanimously to provide a new 50 metre, eight lane pool. She criticized the council officer's report, telling the Dandenong Journal that officers had been trying to push for a 25 metre pool and that the final report hadn't included the petition. "They were running the show, they wanted
A Springvale tobacco shop's front has been damaged during an attempted ram raid. Police say that unknown offenders reversed a light-blue coloured sedan through the shop front on Balmoral Avenue about 4.20am on Thursday 26 September. The offenders did not gain access and drove away empty-handed, according to police. Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au, or Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487.
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Oasis users petitioned to have a 50 metre, eight lane pool remain at the centre. 197894 Oasis to be 25 metres," she said. But she said councillors "got it right in the end" with their vote. An electronic boom will be added to the pool to allow it to be divided into a 25 metre pool when necessary, for example during lessons for school groups. Cr Sampey said she hoped swimming competitions would also be held at Oasis in future. She said it was vital that councillors thought
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A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a hit-run collision in Hope Street Springvale. The boy's condition had improved from initially life-threatening injuries after being struck by a dark-coloured sedan about 4pm on Thursday 26 September. The driver did not stop at the scene, police say. A 32-year-old Cranbourne West man later presented to Springvale police station. He was released pending further enquiries. Police are still investigating the incident. Any information or dash-cam footage to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Ice-addict burglar ‘dries out’ in jail By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong burglar with a self-confessed drug addiction has pleaded guilty to ransacking $19,000 from self-serve checkouts at a supermarket, a court heard. Steele Meier, 22, and an unknown accomplice used crowbars to break in and steal the cash from the registers at a Coles supermarket in Reservoir early on 29 July. Two hours later, Meier was also involved in jemmying into a Woolworths supermarket in Hadfield. He and an unknown person pried open a cigarettes cabinet and stole its contents. He was arrested that day during a police raid of a premises in Dandenong. The court heard that Meier was bitten by a police dog during his arrest and required hospital treatment. Police seized Meier’s phone, $1300 cash,
one point of methamphetamine and clothing that was similar to what was observed on CCTV at the burglaries. The two burgled supermarkets were part of the phone’s search history, police told the court. Meier was one of eight offenders arrested as part of a police investigation into burglaries involving thefts from self-serve registers and ATMs in May-July, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard. A defence lawyer told the court on 24 September that Meier’s ‘ice’ addiction underpinned his offending. The lawyer conceded Meier “didn’t do a great job” on his previous community corrections order but argued for another CCO to help reduce Meier’s relapse into drug use and offending. A CCO with “his rehabilitation in mind”, such as drug, mental health and community
work programs, would better protect the community in the long term, the lawyer said. In sentencing, Magistrate Rodney Crisp noted that Meier was a young person but a “young person with significant prior convictions”. The targeted, planned nature of the burglaries as well as the need for Meier to “dry out” from his ice abuse justified his “removal from the community”. Meier was jailed for nine months, fined $1500 and ordered to pay $19,000 restitution to Coles. Though not charged with driving matters, Meier was disqualified from driving for 18 months due to his drug addiction. That period was a “bare minimum” for Meier’s rehabilitation, Mr Crisp noted. “He has got a problem with the worst possible drugs in the worst possible way. “It’s a matter of road safety.”
The trailblazing Hung Pham is director of Miss of Australia pageant on 3 October. 198211 Picture: GARY SISSONS
Beauty is JPs squeezed out by high visitor numbers avoiding the stereotypes By Cam Lucadou-Wells
After 20 years, Justice of the Peace services have been squeezed out of Dandenong police station due to high numbers of visitors. Document signings by JPs will now take place at Dandenong Library from Monday 30 September. Senior Sergeant Brett Skurka said police needed to prioritise the high volume of people attending for police assistance. "It is important that the public attending for police service and advice are attended to in a timely manner and receive that service." In the past two decades, JP volunteers are believed to have signed more than 1.5 million documents at the station. It had helped "free up a significant amount of police resourcing," Sen Sgt Skurka said. "We'd like to thank the Justice of the Peace volunteers for all their hard work and the important assistance they provide to our community." The JP serice does not include witnessing documents for use at Births Deaths and Marriages. Such documents can be certified at the Dandenong Justice Service Centre, Monday to Friday. JP volunteers will be at Dandenong Library,
By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Justice of the Peace document signings will be moved to Dandenong Library. 141184 Picture: GARY SISSONS 225 Lonsdale Street on Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm, Tuesday-Thursday 6pm-8pm and Friday 10am-12.30pm.
Outside of these hours, the Springvale Document Signing Service at Springvale police station may be available, police advised.
Cash-strapped charity is battling on By Cam Lucadou-Wells Springvale Benevolent Society is locked a battle to meet requests to help homeless and battling families. At its annual general meeting, it reported a 15 per cent rise in clients such as family violence victims and asylum seekers needing help. Its donations, though a generous $50,000, had dropped by 19 per cent. Its soaring expenses outstripped income by more than $20,000. The society receives no State or Federal funding. President Joe Rechichi said despite the loss, the society was determined to help people in need. In the past 12 months, the society made more than 1000 home visits. It distributed blankets, food parcels, food vouchers and clothing to about 430 families, including 350 children. "The Society (ensures) that people in need have food on the table, blankets to keep them warm, beds to sleep in and even more importantly someone to be there to listen to their problems and help them where possible as they find it hard to make ends meet," president Joe Rechichi said. The Society got a welcome boost ahead of its Christmas drive, with a $5000 donation 4 STAR JOURNAL
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The Spring Vale Lodge's Giorgio Migliaccio presents Joe Rechichi with a $5000 helping hand Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ahead of Christmas. 198189 from the Spring Vale Lodge and the Freemasons Foundation. Mr Rechichi said the donation would cover nearly half of the food vouchers and Christmas groceries needed for 200 needy families. The lodge's Worshipful Master Giorgio Migliaccio said the Freemasons wanted to help
a local charity helping others during what can be a tough festive season for many. "We're always looking for good local projects to support." To donate money or food to the Springvale Benevolent Society, call Mr Rechichi on 0409 249 881.
Beauty in all of its diversity should be celebrated, says trailblazing Springvale pageant model Hung Pham. Mr Pham is director of the second annual Miss of Australia pageant 2019, which showcases 35 of “Australia’s most diverse and beautiful women” from ages 6 to 60. The pageant has points of difference. Such as challenging entrants to create a costume that represents Australia. “We don’t want to see the cheesiest costumes. We want the girls to think out of the box - what does Australia mean to them personally.” The entrants also model athletic wear, evening wear and answer a make-or-break question. Mr Pham says his pageant was challenging the rigid ‘type’ of preferred contestants such as blonde or brunette. It welcomed diversity of cultures, body types and skin colours. “I look at how girls respond to questions how articulate they are, how they can come up with a very quick response. “I ask them what do you hope to achieve in pageants, why do you want to win.” Out are the aspirants whose replies are “simple” and “don’t go anywhere”. In are the intelligent, the passionate and the self-knowing. Miss of Australia is about female empowerment. But Mr Pham also hopes to add male entrants to the mix next year - a task that has proven difficult so far due to a lack of contestants. In 2016, Mr Pham first “put myself out there on stage” by entering the Mr Diamond Australia. It was an uncomfortable situation, challenging himself across several formats but he emerged victorious. It started him out on the path of being a “positive role model”. “My main mission was to break down the stereotypes, that men can do this sort of thing.” It’s a tough task to forge a fashion and entertainment, but Mr Pham’s career has blossomed into national pageants and TV appearances. Next year is his first international comp, Miss Vietnam Global, held in California USA. As part of his prep, Mr Pham is honing up on Vietnamese language - which he doesn’t often speak around home. “When you think of male pageantry in Australia, you think of body-building. “But that’s not necessarily the case, like in America where male pageants are very big.” Miss of Australia 2019 is at Village Green Hotel, corner Springvale and Ferntree Gully roads Mulgrave on 3 October, 7.30pm. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Plan for Plaza twin towers By Cam Lucadou-Wells Twin 12-storey apartment towers are being proposed to kick-start a revamp of Armada Dandenong Plaza. The $70 million development for 211 apartments would require a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement. It is touted as Stage 1 of the renewal of the shopping centre on McCrae and Clow streets. The application was lodged with the De-
partment of Environment, Land, Water and Planning on 20 June, with the department awaiting "further information" on the proposal. Being in the Revitalising Central Dandenong declared area, its fate will be ultimately decided by Planning Minister Richard Wynne. In the meantime, the application will be referred to City of Greater Dandenong and state agencies to comment. The application will also be open for public
there's the market demand for this to be built in the foreseeable future." Cr Kirwan said several approved apartment projects were "on hold" in central Dandenong. "The demand for apartments in the outer suburbs is less than what it was a few years ago." A recent application to vary the Spectra Apartments project to include serviced apartments was a good response, Cr Kirwan said. Armada Dandenong Plaza declined to comment.
viewing and submissions. Greater Dandenong councillor Matthew Kirwan said the basis of the application was that Dandenong Plaza had a surplus of car parking. "The central activity centre is definitely the best place for large apartment buildings, rather than in residential streets. "It's a good location next to Dandenong Plaza and near Dandenong Market. "The question in my mind is whether
Award-winning top cats feline good after the rescues By Danielle Kutchel The new 'kitten' on the block is the sole winner of a new award for rescue groups. Dandy Cat Rescue picked up the inaugural 2019 Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards - Outstanding New Rescue Group on Thursday 12 September. For winning, Dandy Cat Rescue received a $1000 cash prize from Jetpets, $660 in flea treatments from Seresto (Bayer), a $250 Jetpets travel voucher to transport any rescue cats for interstate adoptions, as well as marketing and promotion assistance to help them reach more potential adopters. It's big news for the little rescue from Dandenong, which only started in December 2017. Melissa Mitchell, secretary of the group, says she and a couple of friends decided to set up the rescue after realising that the local pound was overflowing with unwanted cats and kittens. "It was a crazy idea!" she laughs. "We had no idea what we were in for; we didn't know anything about ABNs or getting charity status. "We just learnt along the way, lots of trial
and lots and lots of error." Since then, the rescue has taken in over 120 abandoned, unwanted and dumped cats and kittens and provided all necessary vet care and socialisation before finding permanent homes for them. They now have 12 foster carers on the books, who look after the cats until they find their 'furever' homes. While it can be an emotional rollercoaster, Ms Mitchell says the best part of foster caring is watching the friendly felines go to their new homes. "Seeing the excitement on faces of families or someone who has really wanted to adopt for some time and has finally found the cat or kitten that they've fallen in love with, it's the most beautiful thing," she says. Anyone interested in becoming a foster carer for Dandy Cat Rescue can email dandycatrescue@yahoo.com.
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Justice of the Peace • Help your community by witnessing important legal documents in person. • Applications now open for new justice of the peace volunteers. • People of all cultural and professional backgrounds encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is now recruiting new honorary justice volunteers across Hobson’s Bay, Dandenong, Melton and Wyndham. If you’re good with people, consider attention to detail as one of your strengths and enjoy helping others, you might make a great justice of the peace.
By Danielle Kutchel
What is a justice of the peace? Justice of the peace (JP) volunteers are a vital part of our justice system. In Victoria, JPs have the power to witness many legal documents, including statutory declarations and affidavits, and to certify true copies of documents and a person’s identity. These documents can be required for a wide array of personal situations – in one appointment, a JP could be sitting alongside an excited couple signing the contract to buy their first home; in the next they could be witnessing a statement that will be rushed off to court immediately, or certifying visa documents with new Australians. “I enjoy it. Justices of the peace offer an important service and it’s a great way for me to give back to the community. It’s a nice feeling helping people out.” – Ravi, Justice of the Peace, Melbourne The role of a JP volunteer is primarily focused on: • certifying true copies of an original document • certifying a person’s identity.
• attesting to the execution of a document • witnessing a statutory declaration • witnessing an affidavit for use in court
This work can be done from an office in an official document signing station (DSS), or from your own workplace or home, without major disruption to your day. JPs make themselves available to the public and stakeholders on a regular basis and the workload and times available can be flexible. Typically, members of the community requiring your services will book an appointment and then come to you. Most appointments take just a few minutes. There are DSS’s right across Victoria. DSS’s operate out of local sites such as police stations, libraries, community hubs and more and members of the public attend to have their documents certified. All JPs who would like to volunteer on DSS’s are warmly welcomed. This is a great way to be part of the life of the community. What qualifications will I need? There are no specific qualifications required to become a justice of the peace in Victoria. However, to be eligible for appointment as a JP, applicants must: • be of or over the age of 18 years • not be an insolvent under administration. • be an Australian citizen Applicants must also satisfy the Attorney-General that they: • have satisfactorily completed the course of training prescribed for appointment as a JP. • have sufficient proficiency in the English language to
perform the duties of a JP. • ordinarily reside in Victoria. • are a fit and proper person to be appointed as a JP.
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In the heart of Dandenong's CBD, Justice Specialty Coffee is a java-lover's oasis. The 'hole-in-the-wall' style cafe has just celebrated its first birthday, and shows no signs of slowing down. It was born of owner Joy Kinczel's dream for a Melbourne-style coffee house where visitors could hang out, enjoy a cup of Joe and soak up their 'ahh' moment. It's something she says that hadn't been explored in the area previously, and her customers have lapped it up. But there's another point of different to Justice, and that's that it is driven by the ethos of generosity. The cafe donates 100 percent of its retail profits from its Justice Range (comprising keep cups, coffee beans and more) to charity. The current charity of choice is A21, a not-forprofit that fights human trafficking. The cafe also hires interns to give young people the chance to start their hospitality career, offers ethical wages, recycles coffee cartons and sources sustainable coffee beans. Even the money from the tip jar gets donated. "As much as we can, we try to make it about social justice," Ms Kinczel says. Growing up in Malaysia, Ms Kinczel says she and her family regularly donated to villages and children in need. "I feel the more you give, the more you re-
ceive.You're never really short-changed when you're generous," she explains. That generosity extends to the food too. An extensive drinks list incorporates Mork and Kali hot chocolate, a barista's platter, smoothies, organic teas and more. Traditional brunch and lunch favourites are on the menu, including bacon and egg muffins and chicken and avocado toasties. Sweet treats are made in house by the owner's mother-inlaw. It all adds up to a little piece of Fitzroy, in the heart of Dandenong. "I've lived here for quite a long time and I think people often have this perception of Dandenong, and I think coming to a place like this stretches their imagination as to what's around them," Ms Kinczel says. Justice Specialty Coffee is located at 10/50 Robinson Street, Dandenong, and is open 8.00am until 3.30pm weekdays. Visit www.justicecoffee.com.au.
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Shotgun holdup at servo By Cam Lucadou-Wells A homeless armed robber who pointed a sawn-off shotgun at a lone service station worker and demanded all of the station’s cash and cigarettes has been jailed. Jack Rawson, 24, had knocked on the glass doors to be let into the United servo in Tooradin on the night of 12 February, the County Court of Victoria heard. As the attendant’s back was turned to find him a requested brand of cigarettes, Rawson produced the weapon. Under threat of gunpoint, verbal abuse and urgings to “go faster”, the worker filled a bag
with about $500 cash from the till as well as $334 of cigarettes. Ten days after the robbery, police arrested Rawson in the back seat of his car sitting on a clear bag of methamphetamine in Dandenong. He had been living in the black Honda sedan at the time. He had been disqualified from driving for a month. Rawson’s offending was linked to his expensive drug habit - using up to 20 points of ‘ice’ a day, usually by himself in his car, the court heard. His time in remand while awaiting sentence
was his first period of drug abstinence since his early teens. During sentencing on 25 September, Judge Scott Johns said Rawson’s hold-up aimed to elicit terror. Such armed robberies of “soft targets” were well-known to have a lasting psychological impact on victims, he said. Judge Johns accepted Rawson’s letter of apology and desire to remain drug-free were “genuine”. He noted Rawson’s “limited” criminal history and impressive work ethic as a concretor and tree lopper, considering his disadvantaged
background. As he grew up, Rawson and his family at times lived transiently across several Australian states and at times in a car. During his time in remand, he’d studied for his first formal work qualifications as well as attending weekly Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Rawson had the support of a “father figure” mentor and their family, who had offered him accommodation after his release. Rawson was jailed for two-and-a-half years with a non-parole period of 15 months. He was disqualified from driving for one year.
Dandenong trains are late By Cam Lucadou-Wells The State Government has defended its contract with rail operator Metro Trains after “frustrating” performance figures for the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. Both lines have failed to meet on-time performance targets for each month of 2019. In August, Cranbourne’s line was worst in metro Melbourne with 83.4 per cent of services on-time. Pakenham services were second-worst, with 85.4 per cent of trains on time. Added to that were 214 unscheduled train cancellations and ‘no shows’ for Cranbourne, and 245 for Pakenham in August alone. Opposition public transport spokesperson David Davis said performance had “plummeted” even since the Government had spent $2 billion on level crossing removals on the line. “It’s a lack of focus by the (Public Transport) Minister and the loss of passing loops ... the impact is huge.
“This is a shocking performance.” Mr Davis said the lines had struggled to meet benchmarks for the past eight months, with 1438 unscheduled cancellations, skips and bypasses on the Cranbourne line this year and 1688 on the Pakenham line. “The Government wrote that contract (with Metro Trains) and signed that contract in 2017. “At the end of the day the Minister and the Premier is responsible for the performance of the system.” Metro Trains was ordered to compensate passengers for its August failings - it failed to meet overall benchmarks for the third month this year. It is also liable for fines of up to $1.25 million a month. PTV noted factors such as passenger illnesses, police operations and people straying on tracks for the delays. The best solution was to deliver punctual and reliable services, Mr Davis said. “I’d just like them to run trains on time.”
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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 2 October 1919 Electrification It may be interesting to local residents to know that a ray of hope may be held out for the electrification of the railway line to Dandenong. It would appear from the information submitted at the local council, by Cr Groves MLA that when the electrification of the line to Caulfield is got on with, the Dandenong line will be worked in conjunction. There are three lines which will be electrified before Caulfield/ Dandenong line, but two of them have the work in an advanced stage. So that matters might be expedited , the people of South Riding of Dandenong Shire are holding a conference, and should it have any results, it will mean that the Cheltenham Aspendale line will
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get the benefit of preference. It behoves the ratepayers of the North and Centre Ridings - particularly Clayton, Springvale, and Dandenong to take some united action to obtain the benefit of electrification of their trains.
tralia. Already in reply to invitations sent out during the past three months, best wishes for the success have been received from past students now living in the UK, New Guinea and all states of Australia.
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2 October 1969 High School Jubilee opens tomorrow The Dandenong High School jubilee celebrations start tomorrow (Friday). The initial functions will be a gala dinner at the Commodore Hotel and a simultaneous Jubilee ball at the Windsor. Mr Barry Jones a former teacher, will be the speaker. It is anticipated that more than 3000 of the 4000 ex-students will come back to participate in at least one or more of the functions and they will travel to Dandenong from the remotest parts of Aus-
4 October 1999 Back to the Polls There will be a by election in the Dandenong based seat of Holt following the resignation of Labor's longest serving Federal MP Mr Gareth Evans. Mr Evans has been tipped as a good chance to win the prestigious job to be the next Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural organisation. Mr Evans told the Journal his "only regret" in leaving politics was leaving the people of Holt."I have come to love this part of Melbourne and meeting so many peo-
ple from different backgrounds" he said. "I have visited 50 countries since the end of June and everywhere I went I told them about the electorate of Holt and its multicultural salad bowl. People nearly fall off their chair when I tell them more than half the population was born overseas and they represent 150 different nationalities."
5 years ago 29 September 2014 Fake Tradies A trio masquerading as tradies could be behind up to eight burglars in Springvale. Police believe three men stole cash and jewellery from homes during July and August and last week released an image of a man they would like to speak to. Please call police on 9767 7847 with any information.
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Charity’s call for help as end of lease is looming near By Brendan Rees A Casey charity providing immediate help to families in crisis is in desperate need of council funding as the end of its lease looms. At their 17 September meeting, Casey councillors voted to explore ways of providing funding to the Andrews Centre in Endeavour Hills before its lease ended in April 2020. For the past 20 years the Andrews Foundation, a philanthropic trust, has generously paid the rent for the Andrews Centre building - however this funding will cease as soon as the lease was up. The Andrews Centre's chief executive Judy Martin said Endeavour Ministries, which runs the not-for-profit on Hanna Drive, had looked at a number of options but found the only way forward was to buy the building as the landowner wanted to sell. "Each year the centre spends around $254,000 just providing the services we offer, so we are seeking help from council to help us repair costs and/or supporting us to pay back
Noel and Judy Martin hope to continue their role at Andrews Centre beyond 2020. 198110 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS moneys borrowed to purchase the building," Ms Martin said. "We remain reliant on the support of other individuals and organisations to keep doing all we can to help those in need. "We are truly grateful to the many who have provided this much valued support," she said. For the past 25 years, the Andrews Centre has
been providing food relief as well as counselling and legal advice to more than 300 people from Endeavour Hills to Dandenong every week. "The psychologists agree to work at the centre for no fee beyond what is provided by Medicare," Ms Martin explained. "Clients are bulk billed and, where families are in crisis and cannot afford further sessions
needed after Medicare runs out, the centre covers the cost." They also provide free legal advice for the financially disadvantaged, and free educational courses. During the council meeting councillor Rosalie Crestani said council was committed to helping the Andrews Centre. "We have assisted in small grants but now we recognise there's a milestone that is approaching and we don't want to miss this opportunity," Cr Crestani said. "I know we'll have community support to lend further financial commitment to them," she said. Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon praised the centre for "delivering outstanding services to the community," adding it was "our intention is to be able to assist in some way." "I know our council officers are doing all they can to find out how we might be able to do that," she said. A report will come back to council in October.
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Guests will have the opportunity to meet Gumbuya's experienced and lovable Wildlife Rangers and get the inside scoop on the park's animals. After morning tea and lunch, enjoy an interactive 30 minute wildlife show where you can get up close and personal with one or two of the wildlife residents.
The park is well designed for easy access with long wide flat paths meandering their way through the wildlife and entertaining areas. See you soon at Gumbuya World! All other week days Gumbuya is happy to accept group bookings for the Seniors Wildlife Program. Contact the events team on 5624 9888 or events@gumbuya.com.au
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Getting into Seniors Week The Victorian Seniors Festival returns for its 37th year this month, celebrating the one million-plus Victorians aged over 60 who make significant contributions to society. Starting on Sunday 6 October, the monthlong celebration of older Victorians will see more than 2,500 events and activities held across the state, where older Victorians can come together and connect with one another. From a laughter club to Bollywood dancing to tai chi, the Victorian Seniors Festival offers opportunities for everyone to get involved, learn a new skill and have fun. This year’s festival theme, 'Get into it!', encourages older Victorians to get involved in the festival’s free or low-cost events. Regardless of background, experience or mobility, all seniors are invited to learn new skills, make new friends and take part in funfilled activities. From 10:30am until 4pm on Sunday 6 October, Melbourne’s Federation Square will be filled with choirs, dance groups and performers for Celebration Day. This annual Festival highlight gives older Victorians, their friends and families the opportunity to participate in all kinds of activities in the one place. A new event for this year’s festival is Music to Play to Plants, afternoons showcasing the musical talents of Aura Go, Tomoe Kawabata and Genevieve Lavey as they mimic the sounds and patterns of nature in the Royal
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When the time comes to downsize, the choice of retirement village is crucial. In Dandenong, families can be assured that their loved ones will enjoy happy, independent lives at Valley Village Mews Retirement Village. The spacious village, with magnificent views to the Dandenong Ranges, is close to public transport, shopping, entertainment and medical services. Although the village is located only moments from the bustling centre of Dandenong, once you step inside the front gates a sense of calm and tranquility descends. Village manager Cynthia Mack said families were welcome to walk around the village, see the facilities and chat to residents. “Everyone is welcome here,“ Cynthia said. “We like to think of our community at Valley Village Mews as one big family.“ Independence is the key to enjoying an ac-
tive life at Valley Village Mews. Residents are encouraged to pursue their personal interests both outside and within the village. Special events, tours, fashion parades, movies, luncheons, picnics, barbecues, carpet bowls, billiards, bingo, line dancing, gentle exercises and walking groups are just a few of the activities at Valley Village. There is also a courtesy bus that runs frequently to central Dandenong. Security is assured thanks to the 24 hour emergency call service, portable emergency pagers within all homes and night security patrols. There is a medical complex adjacent to the village and major hospitals and health centres nearby. To see Valley Village Mews for yourself go to the Open Day on Friday 11 October between 10.30am and 2pm.
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ARTISAN SKILLS USED IN BESPOKE BUILD COCOONED in a setting of natural beauty, this highly individual, contemporary home is the result of the true artisan skills of its creative owners. Local stone, reclaimed timbers and ground concrete floors form an evocative palette and help make a visit to ‘Nangara’ an immersive experience. Homes of this calibre appear all too seldom. If you seek a ‘country escape’ with absolute soul, and a setting to match then here’s your chance. Encompassing some 60 squares and set on approximately 16 acres the property has been established with relaxed, family focused entertainment as its primary function. The home is exceptionally private but easily accessible to life’s inescapable necessities. An adjoining 8-acre (approx) title with a former stone restaurant is available for sale and is a perfect proposition for an extended family, home based business or boutique accommodation venture. ●
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TIMBERTOP A UDIA RESDIENTIAL FINALIST PARKLEA has been named as a finalist in the 2019 Victorian UDIA Awards for Excellence with the jewel in its development portfolio, Timbertop, nominated for Best Residential Development. Parklea had a vision for Timbertop as far back as 2002 when it purchased land in Officer from the Hicks family who had farmed there since the 1800s. When work started in 2012, Timbertop was one of the first estates to open up the now thriving corridor between Berwick and Pakenham for residential development. Thanks to careful planning and with the liveability of future residents in mind at every step, Timbertop is a prime example of what can be achieved by a developer who is invested in quality and cares about its legacy. Now, seven years later, the 80-hectare estate is nearly complete with more than 700 homesites and 2,000 people enjoying life at the top. The estate’s final releases have created enormous interest, with buyers keen to snap up the last blocks in the premium Chateau release and the Timbertop East release situated around the estate’s picturesque wetlands. The Chateau release features a wide selection of lot sizes, including generous blocks ranging from 630m2 to 1,049m2. Situated at the high point of the estate, The Chateau release offers sweeping views of Officer across to Westernport Bay in the distance. In contrast, the Timbertop East release affords residents water views across the wetlands. Timbertop East blocks range from 230m2 to 585m2 offering residents choice when it comes to building their dream home.
The 2.5-hectare wetlands are one of three significant open spaces within Timbertop, along with the 2 hectare Hicks Reserve and the 1-hectare Timbertop West Reserve. Timbertop’s popularity with buyers is understandable when you consider its peaceful country setting surrounded by all the essential services needed by a growing community. Timbertop has its own cafe, which has become a favourite meeting place for friends, family and neighbours wanting to catch up over lunch or coffee. The cafe was created using the original sales office and is run by a local couple who say they love living and working in Timbertop. Timbertop also has its own childcare centre, while the area is serviced by a plethora of quality government and private schools. Transport links are well developed with access to buses, trains and connection to
the CBD via the Princes Highway. Timbertop has completely transformed the once tiny hamlet of Officer. Now residents have at their doorstep an established shopping centre, fuel outlet and speciality stores. Wine lovers don’t have to go far to enjoy a glass of locally produced vino and a tasting platter at D’Angelo Estate Vineyard. Berwick, with its quaint village feel, is only a 10-minute drive from Timbertop, while a short drive north and you start climbing into the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.
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Mayor was on the march After walking 120km across the municipality, Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon completed her Mayor’s Walk for Disability on Sunday. It was with an overwhelming feeling of emotion as Cr Stapledon walked through the gates of Myuna Farm, following the nine-day event. Close to $30,000 was raised through the event, with all proceeds being donating to the Wolfdene Foundation’s Project 28 initiative. Project 28 will see the construction of supported accommodation units for people in Casey who live with a disability and are still in the care of their ageing parents or carers or unsuitable accommodation such as boarding houses, motel rooms, hospital beds and aged care facilities. The initiative will also address a current shortfall of 28,000 households Australia wide for people living with a disability and strives to achieve 28 supported accommodation units by the year 2028. Cr Stapledon said she could not thank everyone enough who participated and donated generously. “I would like to sincerely thank the residents of Casey, community groups and local businesses for hosting me and cheering me along the way, for your morning and afternoon teas, coffees and donations - I thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Cr Stapledon said. “While I set out to raise both funds and awareness for Project 28, it was also important to shine a spotlight on the amazing community groups we have in Casey, particularly local disability agencies. “I believe that every person, no matter what their ability, should have the right of passage to leave home and to live in their ‘forever’ home that is safe, homely and a place to live their best life. I also believe that we should be giving comfort to their carers that when they are no longer with us, their adult child is well
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Throughout her campaign, Cr Stapledon met Christine Ritchie, whose 82-year-old father Anton is the main carer for her 43-year-old brother, Anthony, who has a severe intellectual disability and was also recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Cr Stapledon said these families are an example of why she is putting so much time and effort into fundraising for this cause, because, as Christine said, ‘these supported accommodation units would be an ideal outcome for
Anthony and my father.’ During the nine days, Cr Stapledon visited more than 45 local community groups and walked from all ends of the city, including Lynbrook, Endeavour Hills, Tooradin and Narre Warren. You can still donate to Project 28 (https:// www.givenow.com.au/project28) or please phone the City of Casey on 9705 5200 to find out more, and to view photos from the event, head to Council’s Facebook page.
cared for”. Jonathan Atchison, Director of the Wolfdene Foundation, said as a major developer of land in Casey, they saw Project 28 as a wonderful opportunity to help alleviate some of the challenges and pressure faced by local families. “Through Project 28, we can provide somewhere for adults with a disability to live that is comfortable and supported, and close enough to their families so they can have easy and regular contact,” he said.
Young DJs mix with the pros By Cam Lucadou-Wells Music speaks all languages. And hip-hop certainly speaks to young people led through an inspiring workshop program On Track at Dandenong High School. In four days a team of music professionals train about 45 students in “writing, rap and freestyle interactive 101”. One of the On Track mentors is MC MoMO, aka Mohamed Komba - who is one half of African American hip hop duo Diafrix. The aim is for young people to open up and share their stories, he says. “Youth relate so much to music. Hip hop is particularly a format that young people can understand. “They are able to express themselves in a way where it might be hard to express themselves to family at home or friends at school.” Students from Dandenong High School, St John’s Regional College, Kambrya College and
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Going for goal in the world game A soccer showcase in Dandenong will kick things up a notch in the race for an A-League team. Gach Chuol, Greater Dandenong Councillor Jim Memeti and Sukart Alex got in some practice ahead of the Saturday 16 June event. See page 7 for the full story. 181655 Picture: GARY SISSONS
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Lee Tarlamis says his older brother’s cancer battle inspired him to spend his life helping those less fortunate. His service culminated in a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, announced on Monday 11 June. The Noble Park man and former state Upper House MP received the nod for service to the people and Parliament of Victoria “I’m extremely humbled. It’s not something that I’d expected,” he said. “I didn’t do it to get acknowledgement. “It was about wanting to provide assistance and help to people. “It’s a view that I formed very early on.” Mr Tarlamis said his brother fought cancer for two years before dying at age 17. “The trouble and the stress that the family went through, I saw how positive he was
throughout those two years,” he said. “It instilled in me that as tough as I think I have things, there are always people out there who are doing it a lot worse than me. “That’s why I got involved in the local community.” Initially that was through the Keysborough Learning Centre. “The centre loaned me a computer for me to do my school work,” he said.
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“I wanted to repay the favour so I was volunteering time with them.” There he met then-politician Eddie Micallef and became his electorate officer. “That’s how I got into the politics world,” Mr Tarlamis said. “That opened up a lot of opportunities to provide assistance to community groups.” He never intended to run for parliament, but “one thing lead to another which lead to another” and he was a South Eastern Metropolitan Region MP from 2010 to 2014. “That was such an honour as well, when you consider the fact that very few people get to hold that position and represent that large number of people,” he said. Mr Tarlamis was a Springvale Benevolent Society volunteer from 2002 to 2012, a Noble Park Community Action Forum member for many years, a founding Springvale Multicultural Men’s Shed committee member, and more.
He’s now a senior advisor to Special Minister of State Gavin Jennings. The world of politics is not where he thought he’d end up. The Tarlamis family moved from Oakleigh to Keysborough when he was eight months old. He went to Wallarano Primary School in Noble Park and to Chandler Secondary College, where Keysborough College’s Acacia campus now stands. Mr Tarlamis went on to study an associate diploma of business. “I grew up working with dad in the family businesses,” he said. “I thought it would be logical that I would go into the business world and maybe into management or something like that. “I really enjoyed the community stuff. “Politics became that vehicle to do it.”
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Gleneagles Secondary College were involved. They learned to mix beats in DJ sessions, to rhyme and “drop the mic” with their own song, and record a studio demo. Students also pose a professional one-onone photo shoot, and help create a graphicdesigned logo. Some had never written music before, yet by the end of the week they stage a rousing DJ and rap concert for parents, teachers and friends, MC MoMO says. MC MoMO saw last year’s On Track student crop return this year with more confidence. Not in a way that “flaunts it” but by encouraging and helping their peers, he says. “The No. 1 growth that I see is participants say how much more confident are to talk about how they feel and to share their creativity with people.” The On Track program is run by Mushroom Group.
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WHAT’S ON Noble Park history tour Don't keep Noble Park's history a mystery! Beginning at the Noble Park Community Centre, join this easy 2km walk around the streets of Noble Park to witness first-hand some of the current sights and learn about what once stood. This walking tour of Noble Park will be a brief history lesson to commemorate the 110th anniversary of Noble Park.- Sunday 20th October, 10am until 12pm. To register call 9547 5801 or email artshow@nobleparkcommunitycentre.org.au.
Diwali at Dandenong Plaza Armada Dandenong Plaza will be celebrating Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights by hosting a one day event with Indian cultural inspired activities On Saturday, 26 October in Centre Court and Level 3, near Degani from 11am to 2pm. Featuring live Indian cooking demonstrations and a free Henna Art stand. Visit www.armadadandenongplaza.com.au for more information.
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Art show Join us for opening night of the 14th annual Noble Park Community Centre Art Show. Peruse the exhibition with a glass of wine, then celebrate with us as judge Antoinette Blyth announces this year's junior and open winners. 7pm, Friday 18 October at Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Toot toot! Back by popular demand Danny the Dandenong Market Train is on every Market day during the school holidays. from 11am until 3.30pm. Tuesday 24 September - Sunday 6 October, 11am-3.30pm.
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Short Cuts Film Festival Now in its fourth year, this year's festival contains a unique Australian emphasis. As part of the special screening on the night, All These Creatures - a film made in Dandenong which went on to win the Palme D'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival - will make its local debut. Saturday 5 October at 7.30pm at The Drum Theatre. Visit www.shortcutsfilmfestival.com.au for more details or to book tickets.
Sticks and Stories A workshop that facilitates a safe environment for art exploration and self-discovery, led by writer Nadine Evans-Ker & visual artist Gabby Willmott and designed for people to connect with their thoughts and feelings around the themes of 'belonging and community'. At the end, take home a unique, handmade personally charged art piece. When: Monday 14 October 10.00am-12.00pm. Suggested Donation $5. Where: The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Bookings essential as space is limited. Ph: Trish or Jo 9791 8664 E: Theopendoor@ssjg.org.au.
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It’s a new dawn for Turf 1 By Nick Creely BERWICK President: Andrew Moore Coach: Andrew Mazzagatti (Cricket ops manager), Will Carr (director of coaching) Captain: Matthew Chasemore Last Season: 4th / semi-finalist Most Runs: Nathan Pilon 671 at 44.73, 50s: 3, 100s: 2, HS 176* Most Wickets: Matt Chasemore 33 at 13.68, BB: 4/17, ECN: 2.76 Ins: James Wilcock (Dandenong), Ruwantha Kellepotha (St Mary's), Jack Jones (Hampton Park) Outs: Nathan Pilon (retired) Home Base: Arch Brown Recreation Reserve, Berwick Turf 1 premierships: 6 Most recent premiership: 2011/12 First Match: vs Springvale South, Arch Brown Recreation Reserve, Berwick, October 5 How far can they go? The Bears bowed out in the semi-finals against Hallam Kalora Park last year, but despite not going all the way, it was a solid season for Matt Chasemore's group, who largely played some excellent cricket throughout the season. Nathan Pilon comes out of the side after retiring after an absolutely brilliant season with the bat, but the depth of this list - combined with incredible inclusions of James Wilcock and Ruwantha Kellepotha - should ensure the Bears are once again one of the teams to beat. A bowling attack consisting of Brendan Rose, James Wilcock, Ruwantha Kellepotha, Jarrod Goodes and Isaiah Jassal is star studded, and should worry even the best batting groups in the competition. BUCKLEY RIDGES President: Sonny De Silva Coach: David White Captain: David White Last Season: Premiers Most Runs: David White 931 at 116.38, 50s: 3, 100s: 4, HS 178 Most Wickets: Jurgen Anderson 24 at 20.21, BB: 5/29, ECN: 2.76 Ins: Ben Kitt (UK), Jerome Jones (Barbados), Dario Seale (Barbados) Outs: Jurgen Andersen (Eildon Park), Rob Peat (St Mary's), Chanaka Silva (Brunswick) Home Base: Park Oval, Dandenong Turf 1 premierships: 3 Most recent premiership: 2018/19 First Match: vs St Mary's, Thomas P Carroll Reserve (East Oval), 5 October How far can they go? The reigning premiers once again look ominous ahead of another massive Turf 1 campaign, with the Bucks in a serious premiership window, and with no sign of slowing down. Despite losing leading wicket-taker Jurgen Andersen and all-rounder Rob Peat, the Bucks have added three overseas stars, with Ben Kitt perhaps the biggest signing off the off-season. The English quick will be a force in Australia this season, and add that to the re-signing of the superstar David White - who played one of the greatest DDCA seasons of all time despite missing several games with injury - the Bucks are once again primed to be right up in the premiership race once again. HALLAM KALORA PARK President: Stephen Paynter Coach: N/A Captain: Ben Hillard Last Season: 3rd / Semi-finalist Most Runs: Jordan Hammond 481 @ 32.07, 50s:4, 100s: 0, HS: 67 Most Wickets: Jordan Hammond 33 @ 18.78, BB: 6/25, ECN: 3.37 Ins: Dulaj Ranatunga (overseas), Lakshan Jayasinghe (overseas) Outs: Jordan Hammond (Casey-South Melbourne), Jaime Brohier Home Base: Hallam Recreation Reserve Turf 1 premierships: 2 Most recent premiership: 2001/02 First Match: vs North Dandenong, Lois Twohig Reserve No.1, 5 October dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Coach: Matthew Brooks Captain: Scott Phillips Last Season: Turf 2 premiers Most Runs: Jonty Jenner 632 at 45.14, 50s: 1, 100s: 3, HS: 165 Most Wickets: Scott Phillips 35 at 11.43, BB: 7/6, ECN: 2.25 Ins: Kirk Dickson (returning), Joel Zietsman, Kyle Hardy, Matthew Brooks (all Narre North), Imran Laghmani (Narre Warren) Outs: Nil Home Base: Straithard Recreation Reserve, Narre Warren Turf 1 premierships: 0 Most recent premiership: Turf 2, 2018/19 First Match: vs HSD, Reedy Recreation Reserve, 5 October How far can they go? One thing is for certain, the Lions have no intention to just make up the numbers as they make their way up to the DDCA's top flight this season. Scott Phillips' side was the best team in Turf 2 for the last two years, but were finally rewarded with silverware last year and promotion to Turf 1 after another terrific grand final against Narre North. The Lions have recruited smartly, bringing in a host of solid cricketers from Narre North, as well as the talented Kirk Dickson, who returns to the club. Imran Laghmani is another who has genuine match winning ability, coming across from Narre Warren and will be a terrific addition as an all-rounder with more scope for improvement. NORTH DANDENONG President: Jason Shaw Coach: Rick Bean Captain: Austin Heldt Last Season: 7th Most Runs: Akshay Ballal 506 at 36.14, 50s: 1, 100s: 3, HS: 112 Most Wickets: Akshay Ballal 20 at 24.50, BB: 5/14, ECN: 2.90 Ins: Bhanuka Keppetipola, Raveen Nanayakkara (overseas), Mitchel Minhas, Clay McCartney (returning), Emran Heras (Melbourne Eagles) Outs: Akshay Ballal (Springvale South), Asfan Thajudeen (injury), Romesh Jayasundara
(WGCA), David Bell (Surrey Hills) Home Base: Lois Twohig Reserve, Dandenong Turf 1 premierships: 2 Most recent premiership: 1997/98 First Match: vs Hallam Kalora Park, Lois Twohig Reserve No.1, 5 October How far can they go? While other Turf 1 lists have certainly built over the off-season and with some keen on cashing in potentially being within the premiership window, the Maroons will be looking for more improvement underneath and will hope for some of the club's most promising youth and depth to take another step this season. With the likes of Austin Heldt, Zafar Sheikh and Riley Shaw developing nicely - as well as adding quality seamer Mitchel Minhas and batsman Clay McCartney back to the club - the Maroons could test a few sides, but may battle to match with the very top teams in the competition. SPRINGVALE SOUTH President: Jason Quirk Coach: Rory Ingram Captain: Ateeq Javid Last Season: Runners-up Most Runs: Steven Spoljaric 752 at 50.13, 50s: 5, 100s: 3, HS: 132 Most Wickets: Jarryd Straker 36 at 16.58, BB: 7/34, ECN: 3.35 Ins: Ateeq Javid (Leicestershire), Akshay Ballal (North Dandenong), Kallan Braid-Ball (Cardinia), Joshua Allen (Dandenong) Outs: Steven Spoljaric (Bundalaguah), Michael Vandort (Parkdale), Malinga Bandara, Jarrod Armitage (Merinda Park) Home Base: Alex Nelson Reserve, Springvale South Turf 1 premierships: 8 Most recent premiership: 2010/11 First Match: vs Berwick, Arch Brown Recreation Reserve, Berwick, October 5 How far can they go? The powerhouse Bloods have been Turf 1 runners-up for the previous two seasons, but despite this, have arguably been the benchmark, such is the quality of the cricket they've played. But the Bloods - who will be led by Leicestershire batsman Ateeq Javid this season - will look slightly different, with a host of their Turf 1 regulars departing the club. But the inclusion of Akshay Ballal - who was a star for North Dandenong last year - is massive, with the all-rounder a fine player capable of making big hundreds, while quick Kallan Braid-Ball should slot straight into the lineup. Replacing a player of the caliber of Steven Spoljaric is near on impossible, but the Bloods will back the recruits, plus a host of others looking for an opportunity to take the next step and remain in the premiership hunt. ST MARY'S President: Troy Cashman Coach: Rob Peat Captain: Rob Peat Last Season: Last in Turf 1 Most Runs: Ruwantha Kellepotha 570 at 47.50, 50s: 5, 100s: 1, 116 Most Wickets: Ruwantha Kellepotha 40 at 13.60, BB: 5/31, 3.04 Ins: Rob Peat (Buckley Ridges), Rajika Dilshan Fernando (Sri Lanka), Thilina Rajakaruna (SL), Lewis Palmer (UK) Outs: Ruwantha Kellepotha (Berwick), Kaushalya Gajasinghe, Luke Davis, Dan Davis, Achintha Rajapakse (Beaconsfield) Home Base: Thomas Carroll Reserve, Dandenong Turf 1 premierships: 7 Most recent premiership: 2002/03 First Match: vs Buckley Ridges, Thomas P Carroll Reserve (East Oval), October 5 How far can they go? Ruwantha Kellepotha is arguably the biggest loss of any side in the competition, with the gun all-rounder leading runs and wickets for the Saints last season. But despite this, the Saints will just be looking for improvement underneath, have added a few overseas players to help push the, along, while the return of Rob Peat - who won the flag with the Bucks last year in Turf 1 - is massive, with the experienced campaigner to be captain-coach.
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Vale top sire Barcia Bale By Mick Floyd Dual Australian sire of the year Barcia Bale passed away on Thursday morning following a brief battle with cancer. The nine-and-a-half year old was diagnosed with cancer in his spleen, which had begun to spread throughout his body and had begun to affect his quality of life. He was put to sleep with his stud master Paul Westerveld and wife Michelle by his side. "We've had plenty of good dogs, but he was the one that really put us on the map, the one stud dog that you dream of having," said Westerveld. "But he was more than a stud dog to us. He's been part of the family since he arrived here seven years ago and we were looking forward to him enjoying a long retirement on the couch with us. It's heartbreaking to lose him this way." Bred and owned by renowned breeder Paul Wheeler, Barcia Bale was bred for success on and off the track. The product of Melbourne Cup winner Go Wild Teddy and Princess Bale, a daughter of champion producer Gold Rush Bale, Barcia Bale burst onto the scene winning
Barcia Bale is being remembered as a generational sire. his first 11 starts. Remarkably, 10 of those victories came in the fastest time of the night, the sole exception being his victory in the Group 1 Maturity Classic.
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After a luckless run in the final of the New South Wales National Sprint Championship at Bulli, he would win his next two starts - again in a best of night time - before tragedy struck.
While doing his regular work in the runs at home, Barcia Bale broke his hock - leading to his immediate retirement. He was sent to Westerveld's Meticulous Lodge property where, once recovered, he began stud duties. Despite his outstanding pedigree and near flawless racing record (he finished with 13 wins from 14 starts and $136,075 in prize money), connections weren't certain how he would be received by breeders. "Paul and I weren't sure of how he'd go at stud," continued Westerveld. "He was such a speed dog but he also had strength on his dam's side, so we were hopeful he'd make it. But the response has been phenomenal. He's become a genuine sensation at stud, you only have to look at some of his offspring to see the quality he has produced - and continues to produce." Among his progeny are Melbourne Cup winners Dyna Double One and Aston Dee Bee - both of which are now established at stud Million Dollar Chase winner Mystic Riot, Easter Egg winner Zipping Bailey, Group 1 winners Raw Ability, Fast Times, Barooga Brett and Mepunga Blazer, and a host of other group performed greyhounds.
A moment stapled in Doveton history - football magic By Nick Creely It was a moment that will go down in Doveton football folklore, a piece of magic that capped off a remarkable afternoon at the Woori Yallock Recreation Reserve recently. And it was only fitting that this moment one that sealed one of the most famous local football premierships of recent memory, 9.7 (61) to 8.7 (55) - came from the Doves’ inspirational, beloved skipper, Matthew Stapleton.
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In an absorbing contest - one with rapid momentum-swings - Stapleton kicked one of the most clutch goals imaginable with just minutes on the clock in the final term, and with his side just three points up on a surging Pakenham. It was a moment reminiscent of the famous goal kicked in the dying moments of the 2018 AFL grand final between Collingwood and West Coast, with Stapleton, tucked deep into the pocket 45 metres out, launching it straight through the middle of the big sticks to all but assure that silverware would be heading to AJ Robinson Reserve for the first time since 2005. “The crowd was actually cheering me on to put it through, so I was lucky it wasn’t in the other pocket - I just punched it in and went through the big ones,” he said of the moment with a massive grin on his face. “I knew that I had to punch in, and to be honest I thought about last year’s AFL grand final with Dom Sheed taking a similar shot in the pocket, so that was what going through my head.” But it was the way that the Doves rallied together to play yet another commanding team game that culminated in this magic moment, with Stapleton describing the Doveton Football Netball Club as one big family - one that sticks together through thick and thin, and there’s been plenty of moments over the last few years that have certainly tested the fabric of the club. “These boys, we’re all brothers, and we’ve been through all the hard times together,” he said. “Not everyone was here for the hard times
Doveton skipper Matt Stapleton celebrates his epic last quarter goal in the AFL Outer East Picture: ROB CAREW Division 1 decider against Pakenham. 198092 last year, but I think they all got a sense that there was a bit of hurt there last year, and that definitely carried through us a little bit. “I think going through the hard times only makes the good times even better, and that’s
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probably the feeling at the moment to be honest. “It’s such an amazing feeling (winning the premiership), it hasn’t sunk in, but I’m sure it will over the next few days.”
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