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Tuesday, 6 June, 2023
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Lockdown pays a dividend A young published author, Senuka Maddumage, had a productive time during Covid lockdown. Seunka, just 10-years-old from Wooranna Park Primary School, started writing stories. Turn to page 10 for more
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Deep-fried doom In a new health push, deep-fried ‘dimmies’ and chips are on the outer at Greater Dandenong Council’s sports canteens and kitchens. Built-in oil fryers are being gradually phased out as council’s sports pavilions are upgraded.
Clubs have also been banned from using freestanding benchtop deep fryers under new pavilion-hire agreements. It’s hoped to promote healthier food and drink options in a municipality with some of the nation’s worst health indicators such as for heart disease.
Greater Dandenong community strengthening director Peta Gillies says clubs can still use built-in deep fryers if they’re provided. “However freestanding benchtop deep fryers pose a safety risk to our community as they do not come with required exhaust fans nor grease traps, so cannot be used.
“Clubs that wish to sell fried food from kitchens that do not have a built-in deep fryer are advised to use air fryers instead, which is a healthier option and can be safely used on a kitchen benchtop.” Continued page 5
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By Cam Lucadou-Wells