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Santa of smiles By NARELLE COULTER “HENRY couldn’t care less about having a photo with Santa, but I do,” smiled Janine Irwin as she watched her autistic son pose for photographs with Sensitive Santa at Dandenong Plaza. The Irwins are among the more than 18 families of autistic children who have enjoyed the simple Christmas ritual of a photo with Santa thanks to Dandenong Plaza’s Sensitive Santa initiative. Taking the energetic 11-year-old to a shopping centre full of people, noise and bright lights to meet Santa would normally be impossible for Janine and Henry’s father, Warren. “It is seven or eight years since Henry last saw Santa. It is normally just too scary. The lines are too long and we just can’t queue up,” said Janine. “But this is a comforting way to go about it,” added Warren. Sensitive Santa was the brainchild of Highpoint general manager Scott Crellin. “As a parent of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, I know how hard it is to create moments like this. By providing a calm environment, time for kids to adjust to their surrounds and build a level of trust, we hope to give participating families the opportunity to take home a beautiful photo with Santa. A memory and experience they may never have thought possible.” Sensitive Santa and other Santa set staff underwent special training. Photography sessions were organised before the centre opened to avoid unnecessary hustle and bustle. Prior to each 20-minute appointment, parents were asked to fill out a questionnaire about their family so that Santa and his helpers were fully briefed on each child - including triggers, interests and, importantly, what’s on their Christmas wish list. “There are an enormous number of children out there with difficulties like Henry’s,” Warren said. “This is definitely a step forward. It’s a great intitiave.”
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More secret probing? By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong councillor Maria Sampey claims the council has launched a second “secret probe� into her matters, soon after she took stress leave over an earlier confidential investigation. Cr Sampey has been off on leave since lodging a WorkCover claim against the council in November, accusing them of causing her mental distress and depression. She says soon after, chief executive John Bennie - currently on leave - launched a confidential internal investigation into her claims.
“It’s just another type of secret investigation,â€? she said. Cr Sampey said she was interviewed for 90 minutes by a council officer over “whether I was stressed out or notâ€?. She claimed the officer concluded there wasn’t any evidence the council caused Cr Sampey’s stress but showed little interest in the councillor’s documented evidence such as internal emails. “She did a bodgy investigation‌ it was a pre-determined outcome. “Apparently that’s what the council does to look after their staff‌ it’s all rubbish.â€? “I won’t be making any comment
over questions on this matter,� acting chief executive Jody Bosman said. His response was the same when asked if the council’s investigation was a normal course-of-action or whether the probe had ended. Cr Sampey said she hoped WorkCover would investigate the conduct of Mr Bennie and recent mayor Angela Long over a “private and confidential� probe they launched into her and Cr Peter Brown in May. Crs Brown and Sampey were accused of causing council staff to feel hurt and distressed while pushing for the repair of a botched foot-
path in Noble Park. The two accused councillors, adamant they had done no wrong, have fought for the public release of the investigation report. They have access only to a version of the report edited by M+K Lawyers. The council has persistently declined to comment on the matter or the cost of the probe. It does not intend to release the report for public scrutiny. “What upsets me is they send out letters that are marked strictly private and confidential,� Cr Sampey said. “What have they got to hide?�
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Pair rescue woman from car attacker TWO good Samaritans pulled a man from a car during an alleged assault in Dandenong on Friday. A woman had just parked her car in David Street, opposite Dandenong Hospital, about noon on 13 December when a Doveton man, 36, approached. Police say he assaulted her and appeared to be trying to get into her black Volvo wagon. They want to speak with the men who pulled the attacker from the vehicle and held him, with help from hospital security, until police arrived and arrested him. He’s now receiving hospital treatment. Witnesses are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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She said some parents were reduced to tears out of gratitude for a simple soft-toy gift. As of last week, the society had prepared 400 Christmas hampers
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More police hit the roads for the season By CASEY NEILL POLICE will spend an extra 120 hours on Greater Dandenong roads this festive season. Operation Invincible kicked off last weekend and is aimed at catching drink drivers. Targeted TAC funding will cover extra shifts to put more officers and patrol cars on the roads during hightrauma times. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol’s Senior Sergeant Scott Roberts
said his crew stopped 1063 motorists for preliminary breath tests over the weekend, most near hotels. “Five drivers were found to be over the legal limit, with the highest reading 0.117,� he said. “The party’s over for these five drivers. “A variety of other offences were detected including four drivers without a valid licence.� Operation Invincible will run throughout the Christmas period
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offences, not just those that people would consider overly excessive. “We know for a fact that they contribute to trauma.� And Sen Sgt Roberts said the efforts to combat trauma wouldn’t end with this operation. “Touch wood, we’ve had a pretty good year up until now,� he said. “We hope that continues into the New Year. “We’ll continue to throw everything we’ve got at these issues.�
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THIS is the final edition of the Dandenong Journal for 2013. It has been an historic year for the 148-year-old paper, with the Journal returning to family ownership when it was purchased by Star News Group in the middle of 2013. In September the Journal reverted to its traditional tabloid size with a special issue marking the paper and Greater Dandenong’s ongoing revitalisation. The changes have been warmly welcomed by readers and advertisers. Thank you to all those who have contributed to the Journal throughout 2013 whether it has been via a letter to the editor, our Facebook site or a news tip. Your views, suggestions and comments are appreciated. The first Journal for 2014 will be published on Monday 13 January. Have a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year. - Narelle Coulter, editor
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THEY’RE certainly not a bad group of ‘old bastards’. In fact, the self-titled International Order of Old Bastards (IOOB) are something closer to saviours this Christmas. Last week, the Melbournebased charity delivered a truckload of new toys as well as $1500 of food vouchers to Dandenong Benevolent Society - which has been swamped by families in need of Christmas cheer. IOOB member Ian Arrell, a former Dandenong CIB detective, said the order was giving away $20,000 of Christmas food vouchers to several charities in Melbourne, including the benevolent society and Dandenong Community Advisory Bureau. The charity raises money from about 200 luncheons involving 300 members from all walks of life. This year, it had given away $40,000 to help out families by individual request - in tough circumstances to buy necessities such as a wheelchair or a calculator. Benevolent society co-ordinator Margaret Ladner said the IOOB “saves my life every year�. “They bring in so much stuff and it means we can help so many people. “If anyone comes in and they say they don’t have a toy for their child for Christmas, we help them.�
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The word is getting out By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A VICTORIA Legal Aid program has found many women from new and emerging communities were victims of family violence but not ready to end their unsafe relationships. Settled and Safe, a 12-month program which has run since March, has tried to familiarise new arrivals with intervention orders and what constitutes family violence. A forum of project participants last Monday raised a number of barriers stopping victims from getting help. It was said many newly-arrived women would be stigmatised if they divorced. There was also reported reluctance to
break-up a family unit, which had already suffered the loss of family members due to homeland conflicts or misadventures during boat journeys to Australia. Some were also fearful about their children being removed by child-protection services. However there were reports that word was getting out. The forum was told of a group of Iranian-Australian men who want to campaign against family violence, and a ‘Flying the Flag’ campaign for respectful relationships in Springvale and Noble Park. Community groups at the forum were urged to at least refer victims to Victoria Legal Aid.
“It’s worthwhile to get some support and legal advice,” VLA family violence program manager Leanne Sinclair told the forum. “Going to a lawyer doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to court. We can give that woman options on what she can do and put her in connection with other services.” VLA managing lawyer Elissa Scott said many people arrived from countries whose laws and systems about family relationships were “very different”. “Through the project we’ve reached into a wide range of marginalised communities that have a real thirst for learning about the law.
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YEAR 5 and 6 students at Mt Hira College have been learning about the history of Keysborough with the help of someone who has six generations of the Keys family in her blood. President of the Dandenong and District Historical Society Christine Keys recently spent time with the students speaking about her passion for local history. Christine was the ideal person to share her own perspective on the development of Keysborough. When George Keys arrived from Ireland in the early 1800s with his five sons and their families, he was a
new arrival with a mission. He settled near the Carrum swamp with the plan to develop a supportive community of neighbours and Keysborough was the result. From what began as a farming and market gardening community, with close links to Dandenong, Keysborough has continued to combine its green wedge quality with it continued growth of housing and industrial estates, balanced by its extensive recreational areas. The Mt Hira students discovered they had several things in common with the old George Keys. Most of their parents are also new arrivals who have
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chosen Australia as their home and regard Keysborough as their community. Mt Hira College in Perry Road grew from the vision of the Turkish community. It shares a site with the Turkish Community Mosque in Greens Road, near EastLink and like Keysborough itself, the school is growing fast. As Grade 5/6 teachers Katie Silva and I were impressed with the enthusiasm shown by the students. I met Christine at the Dandenong and District Historical Society, where she volunteers each week. The society has continued to provide a dedicated
service to the wider community as a vibrant resource to catalogue and protect our past and link this to the values we bring to future planning. In response to a question from the students, Christine said she was proud to be a sixth generation descendant of a new arrival who chose this area to make a new home. She left the school more than ever convinced that we all have so much of value in our past and the lessons from our decendants often have keys to the values we hand on through our children. The children at Mt Hira have certainly learnt another good lesson.
NOBLE Park Secondary College is celebrating its 2013 dux, Allison Nguyen. She achieved an ATAR score of 92.8, with classmate Stephanie Yung not far behind on 91.8. The year’s Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) results were released on Monday, and Ms Dyson said the school’s overall average ATAR score had improved. “I’m always proud of the kids,” principal Pam Dyson said. “We’re a very multicultural school with 51 different nationalities.” Among other Greater Dandenong VCE success stories this year was Dandenong High School student Mukhtar Nazari, 17. He arrived in Australia aboard a boat as an unaccompanied minor in 2011, unable to speak English. His highest subject score was for English 41.88 out of 50 - and his ATAR score was 86.1. “I only spent about seven years at school,” he said. “I found it hard living without my family but I was determined to work hard to fill the gaps in my education and reach my goals.” Mukhtar now has his sights set on joining the Air Force.
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Wulff resigns By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS FORMER Greater Dandenong chief executive Carl Wulff has resigned from his position on a Queensland city council during an investigation into alleged official misconduct. Mr Wulff resigned as Ipswich City Council’s chief executive on 13 December after the state’s Crime and Misconduct Commission took over the investigation. Mayor Paul Pisasale said Mr Wulff had resigned by “mutual agreement” after new information arose about “certain private transactions” undertaken by the council’s former chief executive. “In the course of monitoring this investigation, and due to a
development in the investigation, the CMC determined that it was appropriate to take over the investigation,” a spokeswoman for the CMC said. “In all matters it is important to note that everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence and all allegations should be treated as unsubstantiated until a final outcome is reached.” Mr Wulff had acrimoniously left Greater Dandenong Council in 2008 to accept the Ipswich post. On announcing his departure, Mr Wulff publicly criticised Greater Dandenong’s “part-time” councillors who at the time wanted to retain offices in Springvale and Dandenong and rejected outsourcing
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Dose of reality plea By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS ALLEGED data-fudging at Dandenong Hospital’s emergency department is hiding short-staffing and a lack of beds, says the Victorian Emergency Physician Association. According to the Herald Sun, 60 emergency doctors and nurses from the hospital signed a document claiming figures were being fabricated to make it appear untreated patients were being discharged or admitted within four hours. In response to the document, Monash Health and the Department of Health jointly launched an independent audit by Ernst and Young into emergency patient records at the hospital.
VEPA vice-president George Douros said members had been concerned “for some time” about the combined impact of four-hour rule federal bonus money and “severe” health budget cuts. Under this rule, the state’s hospitals must discharge or admit 90 per cent of emergency patients within four hours to receive a bonus $12 million. “Hospitals must not repeat the mistakes of the failed British four-hour rule, they must not game the numbers at the patient’s expense. “It doesn’t surprise me that data is being falsified. It’s no surprise that cash-strapped hospitals want that (bonus) money.
“When $615 million has been cut from state hospitals’ budgets, you can expect this sort of behaviour to occur.” He said emergency staff numbers had been cut by 25 per cent and cheaper trainee staff were replacing bettertrained staff in Victorian hospitals to cope with the budget cuts. “If data manipulation is occurring, it hides the problem that patients are there too long. “It also leads to confused information if the patient is shown on the computer to be in the wards but they are actually still in the emergency department. “Confusion can arise for example,
over who’s giving out the medication and has it already been given out.” Dr Douros said doctors and nurses who spoke up should not be punished for raising their concerns. Monash Health emergency medicine director George Braitberg said the allegations were taken “extremely seriously”. “Monash Health strongly believes in the transparent and accurate recording of information, and vigorously investigates any claim to the contrary. “We appreciate the concerns raised by our staff and take this matter very seriously and we will continue to support our staff whilst investigating the allegations raised.”
Club hopes to hold annual charity event ROTARY Club of Dandenong South East has raised more than $3000 for brain cancer research to honour a former member. The club held the first John Feldman Golf Classic on 6 December at Cranbourne Golf Course, named for their peer who died from a brain tumour several years ago. The $3200 raised will go to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Neuroscience Foundation. Almost 40 players battled it out in a tribute to the former Doveton lawyer, with win-
ner Paul Grove accepting the trophy from widow, Lee Feldman. Adam Feldman spoke to the participants about his father’s love of golf and his involvement with the competition’s organiser, the Rotary Club of Dandenong South East. Club president and local real estate agent Peter Curtis said he hoped to see this become an annual event and thanked major sponsor John Sculac from Dandy Truck Sales and Yugo Driving Rotary Club of Dandenong South East’s Con Meehan, John Feldman’s widow Lee Feldman and event sponsor John Sculac. School.
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BUSINESS SOUTH-EAST Winning eco-friendly industrial park DANDENONG LOGIS has transformed a contaminated, disused site into an environmental showpiece. The 154-hectare industrial business park has received this year’s Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Environmental Excellence award. The Dandenong Treatment Plant in Dandenong South closed in 1996, leaving behind highly-contaminated soil. In November 2005, the State Government announced a $150 mil-
lion, four-year land reclamation project to transform the 180 hectares into a bustling commercial and residential hub. The first land at LOGIS South, to the south of Greens Road, was released in 2009 and LOGIS North land, between Dandenong Bypass and Greens Road, was first released in 2011. There’s a regional wetland for stormwater treatment, rainwater tanks, native plants and mature trees to promote birdlife and wildlife access to Dande-
nong Creek, Class A recycled water to every lot, solar hot water and natural ventilation, and mulch made from recycled shipping pallets. There are more than 20 hectares of open space for recreation and LOGIS is the first industrial development in Victoria to introduce T5 energy efficient street lighting. Posts feature twin lamps that activate when the roads are busy and reduce to one active lamp when road usage decreases.
V8 Supercar driver Garth Tander, left, opens the Bunnings Warehouse in Springvale with staff Ness Wilson, Nayan Patel, Emma Bailey, Lauren Ridgeway, Paul Farmer and John Gillam.
Bunnings ready to run V8 SUPERCAR champion Garth Tander joined the Bunnings Springvale team to officially open the new warehouse last weekend. The $41 million store replaces the existing Sandown warehouse and employs more than 160 people.
Centre manager Lauren Ridgeway said team members were looking forward to lending a helping hand in the community - including through regular sausage sizzles - and would provide free DIY workshops every weekend. “Bunnings is always look-
ing for opportunities to contribute to local causes and we look forward to providing assistance to more Springvale community groups in the future,� she said. The store is on the corner of Dandenong and Centre roads, 849 Princes Highway, Springvale.
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Tax office gives back to community CHRISTMAS cheer came early to some of Greater Dandenong’s most vulnerable children thanks to Australian Tax Office (ATO) employees.
Staff from the ATO’s Dandenong office donated ‘experiences’ for kids and their families last week. A City of Greater Dandenong spokeswoman said the
gesture was an annual partnership between the council and the tax office and an important way of demonstrating to families that their community cared.
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Dinesh is as good as gold By BRIDGET COOK
DANDENONG’S Laurel Lodge is becoming a sought-after location for film makers searching for a period setting. Earlier this year the historic homestead’s kitchen was used during filming of the ABC series, The Doctor Blake Mysteries. Now Laurel Lodge stars in a short film by Victorian College of the Arts film and television students. Memento Mori is a drama set in the 1870s and follows a maid who becomes enraptured by a brilliant photographer who makes his living photographing the dead. Much of the film was shot in the Laurel Lodge drawing room. The film crew wallpapered the room and brought in furniture and props to recreate the home of a wealthy family. Other artists wanting to use the historic building will have to wait until August 2015 because Laurel Lodge has been closed to the public for extensive restoration work. The hunt is on for tradespeople with appropriate heritage building skills to bring the grand old home back to its former glory. A DRIVER was ecstatic after beating a speeding fine this month on the back of a 40-year clean record - but the Dandenong magistrate wasn’t so cheery.
“Am I entitled to shake your hand?” he asked the presiding magistrate, who flatly rejected the offer. DANDENONG Market’s sustainable Christmas decorations have been welcomed as innovative and festive - but there’s no pleasing everyone. The Journal has received a few calls labelling the wooden trees and stars made from packing crates as “shocking”. “There’s no atmosphere. You wouldn’t know it was Christmas. Even Santa looked miserable,” one woman said. ABOUT 800 people attended Wallara’s annual concert at Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University on Sunday 1 December - up from 220 people at the debut event three-years-ago. The Dandenong-based service helps adults with disabilities to live life to the full. Wallara’s new Sing and Sign Choir hit all the right notes with the audience - even those who couldn’t hear a word. It performed Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful World in full voice and Auslan, the national sign language.
ENTERTAINMENT WHAT’S ON Carols in the park CAROLS by Candlelight will bring music and joy to Dandenong Park again this Christmas. The Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce event features traditional and contemporary carols, plus a visit from Santa, live music, the great Christmas Gizmo and more. Bring a rug, candle and picnic. ■ Friday 20 December, 7pm. Dandenong Park, Pultney Street, Dandenong. Free entry.
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CAMBODIAN entertainers will be brought to Springvale South for a three-day festival. The Universal New Year Festival started about seven years ago to complement the actual Cambodian New Year Festival held every April. Its aim is to engage Cambodian Australians in festivities at a typically Aussie celebratory time of year, and to fundraise. ■ 27, 28 and 29 December. Cambodian Buddhist Association of Victoria, 159 Clarke Road, Springvale South. Call 9546 2432 for more information.
Free Christmas entertainment TUBBY the Christmas Robot, Santa, the Balloon Elf, the Great Christmas Gizmo, the Circus Elf, Jingle Bell Jivers and Giant Stilt Elves will spread cheer in Greater Dandenong. They’ll head to the corner of Lonsdale Street and Langhorne Place in Dandenong, the Douglas Street precinct in Noble Park, and Multicultural Place in central Springvale. ■ 20 - 24 December. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com for times.
Nativity scene display THE St Elizabeth’s Parish annual Christmas nativity scene is growing bigger and better each year. ■ St Elizabeth’s Parish, 107 Bakers Road, Dandenong North. Until 12 January, all mass times or by appointment. Call Cheryl Hayes on 9795 6217 or Wilson Fernandez on 0428 927 110.
Summer holiday fun AN ACTION-PACKED school holiday program for 11 to 25-year-olds is on its way to Springvale, Noble Park and Dandenong. Cooking classes, art workshops, sports activities and more will culminate in the Australia Day Festival in the Park. All activities and events are fully supervised and strictly drugs, alcohol and smoke-free. ■ 6 to 26 January. Book at the YStop office, 39a Clow Street, Dandenong, a council customer service centre or on 9793 2155.
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A DANDENONG student was presented with an award by the Governor of Victoria for a golden effort last week. Nossal High School student Dinesh Arulprakasam, 17, received the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award from Governor of Victoria Alex Chernov at Government House on Wednesday 11 December. The awards are the world’s leading achievement award for young people. Gold awardees are required to spend more than 10,000 hours in activities they have chosen themselves in the areas of physical recreation, skill, service, adventurous journey and a residential project. Dinesh said achieving the award taught him many great skills. “By completing my Duke of Ed Award, I have developed communicative skills, selfendurance and tolerance which will help me accomplish great things in life,” he said. One of the major activities he was involved in was volunteering his time in 2012 to help out at a primary school in Ecuador. Dinesh was one of 15 students who participated in the expedition which took 20 months of careful planning and preparation. “This process involved a lot of fund-raising, training in outdoor living as well as researching and planning our own itinerary for the full four week expedition,” he said. “Our project was helping out a local primary school called
Nossal High School student Dinesh Arulprakasam received the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award from Governor of Victoria Alex Chernov at Government House last week. Neuva Esperanzo where we had the task of cleaning and repainting the school’s buildings. “We also helped out in the classrooms by getting involved in activities and teaching English to the younger students. “My biggest highlight was painting a mural in the prep room. “We spent more than 10 hours straight working from morning till dark and it paid off
the next morning when the kids saw and were very happy.” The Ecuador expedition took place from November to December 2012 and since then Dinesh has been working towards achieving other areas of his award. Dinesh also took part in a leadership program through Australian air force cadets and developed skills in tennis.
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Cutts Glass Window Replacements, Mirrors, Splashbacks, Pool Fencing, Shopfronts and Doggy Doors Prompt and Reliable.
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• All loading done • Fast Service • Cheapest Prices Guaranteed • Free Quote • Asbestos Removal • Demolition large and small Phone Con on 9 5 1 2 4 9 0 1 or 0411 640 441
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Call Darren 0412 584 914
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C1049872-KK37-12
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(Including Aged Care Facilities & Real Estate Rentals Etc.)
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RELAXATION MASSAGE, Monday Saturday. 10am-7pm. 0412 628 856.
Place your advert now for only $45 and you will get:
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DISPLAY CABINET, 10 years old, very good condition, great for displaying Jewellery or precious items. Will deliver to Berwick area. Paid $850 will sell for $300. Call Sam on 0438 211 261. DUPLEX AC, under warantee, one month old. $400ono. Jane: 0449 875 384.
SENSATION
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Full Service from $80
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red17.com.au 17 Nicole Way Dandenong South
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HOME, entertainment pkg, LG TV, LCD, 103cm, LG DVD recorder receivers, 250GB hard drive, 1 HD digital receiver, $850 The lot. Call 9791 9612.
Highgrove Bathrooms
GARAGE SALES ADVERTISERS please note that advertisements in this classification must be pre-paid.
For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets
ALL TREE WORKS Pruning, shaping, removals. Mulching/sales, free quotes. John 0401 623 500.
FRIDGE, Kelvinator, 520lt perfect condition $200. 0421 322 815.
LOUNGE SUITE, grey, corner unit, $150. 0408 308 488 after 6.30pm.
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◆ We can help with up front bond and rent ◆ Fast prompt assistance ◆ Easy terms and conditions ◆ No upfront fees ◆ Move into your property now
Christmas Office Hours This is the last edition of the Dandenong Journal for 2013. The first edition for the New Year will be Monday, 13th January 2014. Star News Group would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. The Pakenham office will be closed from 4pm Thursday, 19th December 2013 and re-open from Monday, 6th January 2014. The Classifieds department will be closed from 5pm Tuesday, 17th December 2013 and will re-open from 8.30am Monday, 6th January 2014.
Bond Assist loans provided the assistance Bond Assist loans are are provided for thefor assistance of initial rent and bond forand property (Conditions apply) of initial rent bondrental. for property rental.
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Cnr of Chelsea Rd and Station St, Chelsea Vic 3196
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CARAVAN PARK ACCOMMODATION PERMANENT
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PUPPY, English bull terrier, male purebred, born August 2, 2013, parents w i t h p a p e r s . 900008800673076. $800. Ph: 5991 7529.
Call VIC 0416 353449
PUPPY, English bull terrier, male purebred, born August 2, 2013, parents w i t h p a p e r s . 900008800673070. $800. Ph: 5991 7529.
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Caravan & Cabin Park
TO SHARE ACCOMMODATION DANDENONG, male to share 3BR house. Close to transport, schools and shops. $130 per week including bills. Phone 0470 657 082.
ROOMS AVAILABLE, Single rooms. Gents only. 48 Hammond Road/45 Hemmings Street, Dandenong. Call John, mobile: 0417 336 906.
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HOME IRONING, pick up and drop off, long term experience. Call 0403 626 503.
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26 Rhur St, Dandenong. Open 7 days
ENTERTAINMENT UNIT AND COFFEE TABLE, both in EC, hardwood timber in walnut. Entertainment unit approx 200cm W x 50cm H x 46cm D with 2 deep drawers and cupboards and 4 shelves, plenty of space for DVDs and CDs, $325. Coffee table approx 120cm W x 60 cm D with lower shelf, $200. Both pieces of furniture complement each other and add style to your room. 0413 330 106. Beaconsfield
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New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale. It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.
OR APPRENTICE CHEF REQUIRED For Buffet in Springvale area. Call 0402 248 421.
Bond Assist
Relaxation and deep tissue therapy, shower facilities, appt necessary. New staff. Ph 0408 900 717.
DOMESTIC
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Need help with bond and rent? We provide the bond & rent You find the property!
ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE
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RELAXATION MASSAGE, 28 Heyington Crescent, Noble Park North. Shower available. 7 days, 10am7pm. Phone 0430 042 882.
New girls, new technique. Dancing on your skin. 4/54 Atherton Road, Oakleigh. $40. Call 9563 0080.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
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ADULT SERVICES
EUMEMMERRING, 10 Waygara Street, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th December, 8am-4pm. Most items $1 or 3 for $2.
ALL HOURS, On site computer repairs, upgrades, software, internet and networks. For small businesses and home users. Reliable service. Phone Ian: 9799 8884.
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Full Body Massage • Relaxation & Deep Tissue • Waxing • New Staff Friendly & Welcoming Shower facilities now avail Springvale South 9546 9999 Open 7 days
POSITIONS VACANT
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ENDEAVOUR HILLS, 7 Wilshire Court, Saturday 28th December, 11am-3pm. Moving house sale, everything must go.
COMPUTER REPAIRS
G6140195AA-dc8Jul
THE ROSE NEW GIRLS EVERY WEEK
C1089854-PJ36-13
BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant. Weddings, namings, vow renewals. All areas. Ph: 9879 6726.
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
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*Offer only available for items normally advertised in the “For Sale” section. All advertisements must be pre-paid. For $32.91 you get a 15 word ONE ITEM ONLY advertisement, restricted to “For Sale” items only for private advertisers, run initially for 3 months or until sold. After your advertisement has fun for 3 months you must call us to renew it for a further 2 week period AND reduce the price of your item by a minimum 5%. After 2 weeks you must then call us again to renew for another 2 weeks and again reduce the price of your item by a further 5%.This procedure may continue until you have sold your item. If we do not hear from you we will assume you have sold your item and your advertisement will not appear. The sale price must be included in the advertisement and the only alterations you may make are to the PRICE of your item. Business advertisements, rental hire and real estate are not included in the offer for the purpose of ongoing profit. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking for the purpose of ongoing gain.
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Wheel&Deal AUTO SERVICES/REPAIR
POSITIONS VACANT
MOTOR VEHICLES
CARS REMOVED - WANTED
WALKERS WANTED
WE DELIVER TO YOU AREAS AVAILABLE IN YOUR SUBURB REGULAR WORK WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ALL AGES WELCOME (STUDENTS, ADULTS, RETIREES, FAMILIES, ETC)
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED VEHICLE AN ADVANTAGE
Please call us at
$ $ Open 7 days $ $ $ CARS TRUCKS VANS 4WDs
Drive In - Min $250 to $3,000 (complete) IMLACHS - 1602 Centre Rd, Springvale, 3171
or apply online at WWW.FERMA X .COM.AU
Est. 1980
AUTO SERVICES /REPAIR
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
CASH FOR SCRAP We pay top price for Phone 9706 4909 or 0439 497 829
ABN 68 060 230 391
Dandenong Forklift Licence & Training Centre Training and Testing available for:
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Sales professional or a person planning a career shift to direct sales, to join one of Australia’s leading independent newspaper groups. You will be based at our head office in Pakenham and will be responsible for growing a portfolio of clients and managing your own territory.
Super Metal Recycling
Forklift, Stockpicker, Dogman, Rigging, All Cranes, EWP, Hoists, All Earthmoving, Construction Induction, Spotter’s & Working At Heights.
Phone: (03) 9706 4881 or
*conditions apply
Up to $3000 cash for unwanted cars in any condition
DRIVING SCHOOLS DRIVING LESSONS, auto, female instructor, overseas changeover. 9700 2532, 0419 893 615.
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Mail your application to: Paul Bewicke, Group Real Estate Manager, Star News Group, PO Box 9, Pakenham 3980 paul.bewicke@starnewsgroup.com.au
$60 DOUBLE LESSON
C1079045-KK25-13
A history in Media or sales would be highly regarded although not a pre requisite. Current drivers licence and fully maintained vehicle required.
C1102952-JL47-13
MOTOR VEHICLES
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Boronia, Frankston, Dandenong, Cranbourne, Hampton Park & Box Hill. Call Kelly: Let us help you today!
9761 2156
www.employease.com.au
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MERCEDES, 1990, 300E, 24 valves, W124, 4 speed auto, electric windows, cruise control, AC, sunroof, fuel injected, mag 17' mercury wheels, climate control, always garaged, low kms, POY-794, in mint condition. $10,000. 0450 430 114.
1300 666 808
ENROL NOW for 201 funded Courses in
HYUNDAI, Coupe Sprint, reg until July 2014, manual, 1993, good condition, RWC, UGR-698, $2,700. 5941 2780
(90 min)
9020 0414 246 928
Always wanted to work in: ➤ Aged Care Govt. ➤ Disability funded ➤ Home & Community Care?
HYUNDAI, Excel, 1995, auto, 5 door, AC, PS, MP3, reg until 04/14, 203,000kms, power windows, EC. NHA-026. $3,350. 0433 175 066.
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Classifieds
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
ALUMINIUM ANNEXE, oregon timber frame and floor, aluminium sliding windows, 5m x 3m, ideal for onsite van, dismantled and ready to go. $1000ono. 0400 443 693.
lmct 10522
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Together, we will provide all stakeholders internal and external the best possible solutions and service.
HOLDEN, Astra, classic, 2005, auto, sedan, unmarked condition throughout, AC, PS, new tyres, RWC, 12 months reg, inspection welcome, perfect first car, USH-059. $7,500. 0412 375 642.
1300 12 22 77 8759 1568
AUSTRALIAN EASY TRAIN PTY LTD
We are looking for a motivated person to join our stable and experienced team. Being a good communicator you will possess advanced people skills, good presentation and time management.
RENT, and buy from $10 per day. Bad credit and pensioners welcome. No application refused. Credit Lic No: 396727. Please phone 9794 7171 or 0433 929 970 or 0418 650 522.
LMCT 10540W
CASH FOR CARS
Email: courses@auseasytrain.com.au
A modern and fully supported environment is supplied, with all the tools required to be successful.
CAR/TRUCK RENTALS
SLIDE-ON CAMPER, Millard, just pull up, hop in and start camping. Ideal for quick weekends or family holidays, allows towing, suits most one tonne utilities, detachable under storage box for lower cabins, sleeps 2 adults, 2 children, 4 seat booth dining, pantry, closet, cupboards, shelves, drawers, friendly kitchen with 3-way fridge, gas cooking, ample sink and bench space, tank and mains water, 12 /240V lighting and power, house battery, vented skylight, thermo insulated, new mattress, annexe attachments, mount in 15 minutes, VGC. $11,111neg. 5940 1165.
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Advertising Sales Full Time REAL ESTATE FOCUS
www.elv.com.au
MOTOR VEHICLES
all kinds of scrap metal. Up to $700 for any old car*
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
TOYOTA, Corolla, 1996, no reg, no rust, body in perfect condition, new battery, brakes and clutch in GC, needs new engine. Vin 6T154AE10D319562. $850ono. 0411 116 349.
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Connecting people & communities
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Letterbox delivery of community newspapers and advertising materials on a weekly basis.
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CARAVANS & TRAILERS
FORD Territory, 2011, TS, limited edition, warranty 05/14, injected LPG, leather seats, climate control, reverse camera, 18,600kms, auto, RWC, reg until 05/14, ZZO-514. $31,990. Boris: 0438 005 675. Cranbourne East.
SUZUKI, SUV, Grand Vitara, 2010, one owner, fully serviced, as new, all electrics, climate and cruise control, new tyres, alloys, ipod connectivity, genuine 4x4, perfect balance of size, economy and safety, comfort, function and space, 2.4L, 5 speed manual, 5 seat wagon, RWC, XYU-711. $19,990 or best offer. 0407 540 818.
TOYOTA, 1993, Townace van, auto, 7 seater, dual fuel, reg until 01/14, GC, 128,000kms. YHI-229, $3,990. 0419 150 628.
AVAN, Sportliner CL, 2009, fold up camper, all accessories included, annexe, immaculate condition. $17,500. 0437 355 271. AVAN, Cruiseliner 3C, 2007, as new, hardly used, complete with many extras, seeing is believing. $21,400neg. 5941 5818 or 0410 461 935. JAYCO, Swan, 2006, bagged awning, bed flys, 5 bike rack, level riders, hardly used, easy to tow, EC. $17,000. 0402 741 395. REGENT Pop top, 18ft, '08, auto roof lift, TV, microwave, aircon, gas and electric stove. Many other extras, tandem axle, roll out awning. $24,500. 9702 3587.
FUTURE SYSTEM, Jet 670 Monoblocco fibreglass caravan, heavy duty 15" wheels, centre door with electric step, full ensuite, washing machine, cafe style lounge dinette, 180L, Dometic fridge, Smeg stove, reverse cycle AC, roll out awning, never been off road. $64,500. Contact: 0418 515 949.
ROMA, 1990, 15ft, 2 single beds with ortho-pedic mattresses, dining area converts to bed, gas stove, 3 way fridge, microwave, full annexe plus full awning, electric brakes, 12V and 240V, many extras. $8,900. 0402 457 516, Pakenham.
TRUCKS /COMMERCIAL MITSUBISHI, Tray Truck, 8T with set of gates, 10 pallet, vehicle in good mechanical order, good tyres, reg paid, $23,500. 0428 783 030.
NISSAN, UD MK-190, 2002, taughtliner, single axle, 10 pallet tray with gates, runs well, reg RXW-536, no RWC. $12,000ono. 0448 140 956.
UTES & 4WDS TOYOTA PRADO, 1998, Petrol, manual, Blue, new Cooper tyres, removable cargo barrier, no off road usage, full service history, always garaged, 251,000kms, UDV-311, VGC. $8,900. Call 0403 888 278 or 0488 284 249.
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Year of police progress THREE months into the role of Commander across Victoria’s Southern Metro Region and heading into the festive season, I thought it timely to reflect on the year that was 2013. Police across the region have achieved some great results this year. We’ve been recognised as best practice policing for the Police and Youth Leaders Engagement Team (PYLET) program operating out of Dandenong Police Station and have successfully rolled out a number of intervention services in partnership with local health providers and Medicare Local for those suffering from mental health issues - the Mental Health Integration and Co-ordination Unit (MHICU) operating across Port Phillip and Police, Ambulance and Clinical Emergency Response (PACER) in Narre Warren. One of the highlights for me since arriving in the region is witnessing the significant collaboration and commitment of government departments, agencies and partners joining together to deliver a safer community. Department of Human Services, Child Protection, Department of Justice, Corrections Victoria, the courts, Medicare Local, Local Government, schools, other emergency services and a myriad of community groups, just to name a few. Earlier in the year we faced some challenges in relation to anti-social behaviour on our streets and property damage, including graffiti. As such,
COMMUNITY
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Doug Fryer Commander
our members hit the streets as part of Safe South East, focusing on identified crime ‘hot spots’, namely our entertainment and shopping precincts and foreshore areas. As part of Safe South East, we also introduced Tactical Anti Crime Teams (TACT) across Greater Dandenong, Cardinia and Casey which have to date resulted in a significant reduction in our property crime through identifying drivers of this type of crime and working with local communities. On the road policing front, 2013’s been bittersweet. While the number of fatalities in the Southern Metro Region is quite a bit down on last year, at the time of writing this 29 people have been killed on local roads this year. That’s 29 people too many. Twenty-nine people who won’t be celebrating Christmas with family and friends. Twenty-nine people who won’t be bringing in the New Year. We’re working hard to get drug and alcohol impaired drivers off our roads, but there is still a
long way to go. We plead time and time again if you’re going to drink or take drugs, just don’t drive. Don’t get behind the wheel and don’t end up a statistic. For some people, the message still isn’t getting through. We’ve recently raised the issue of home security, or lack of, over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Our data shows the number of reported residential burglaries across the state was greater in January this year than in any other month. I don’t want residents living within Melbourne’s south-east to fall victim to this opportunist crime this holiday period. I don’t know if you’ve ever had the experience of being burgled, but I can tell you, those who have find it very traumatic - just knowing that a stranger has been through your belongings and been in your home. Don’t be a victim. Do something about it. Take steps to protect yourself. There are a number of handy fact sheets available at www.police.vic. gov.au One thing that continues to frustrate me is the number of people who leave small electronic items such as personal music devices and cameras as well as money just sitting in the centre console or on the seat of the car. Theft from motor vehicles is so easy to prevent, yet more than 10,500 reports were recorded by local police during the 2012-’13 financial year. Just don’t leave valuables in the car. If you can’t avoid it, at least
hide them in the glovebox or in the boot. Looking forward to the New Year, the region is excited to be hosting a number of festivals over the summer period around the bay, including the iconic St Kilda Festival, Australia Day celebrations, Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda, the Grand Prix at Albert Park and New Year’s Eve on the Peninsula. A lot of police planning goes into making these events a success - both from a safety point of view and the enjoyment of patrons. It’s the same message across the board. Enjoy yourself, but don’t push the boundaries with alcohol. I can reassure the Southern Metro community, and indeed across the state, that all available police are working on New Year’s Eve (including me) to do all we can to make the night safe and enjoyable. Local police will also be working closely with business owners across the Southern Metro Region into the New Year, developing strategies to reduce theft from shops. These thefts have a huge financial impact on our hard-working business owners, and it’s up to us as a community to do something about it. Some tried and tested options include installing CCTV and the employment of loss prevention officers. Finally, I wish each and every one of you a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I look forward to continuing our efforts in 2014 - by working together we can make Melbourne’s south-east safer.
Mature artists By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS AGED-CARE residents in Doveton have moulded a series of ceramic works for their first group art exhibition. Under the sure tutelage of professional artist Olga Maxwell, the Chestnut Gardens residents have pottered with clay on a monthly basis. This month, they publicly displayed their colourful works.
Chestnut Gardens staff member Ashwin Lennox said the classes had been therapeutic as well as producing handy everyday items like jewellery bowls. “The residents enjoy making different shapes by hand. They apply the paint colours as they come to mind. “It took a little time to get everyone going but once they were it was a blast and everyone got involved.”
Some of the work created by residents at Chestnut Gardens. 111565
Residents and staff Linda, Michelle, Josephine, Ashwin and Edna show off their bright pottery display. 111565
Time well spent has its reward By CASEY NEILL NOBLE Park Secondary College student Kayla Rizzo was shocked to receive a Noble Park Rotary award. The 16-year-old took home an Arthur Williams Junior Citizenship Award and a gold watch last month, for academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. The Rotarian who the award is named after championed and encouraged the efforts of youths within the community. “I was really surprised, because it’s one of the biggest awards I’ve ever received,” Kayla said.
“I didn’t really expect to receive an award. I thought everybody would be doing the same.” The Year 10 student said she’d received a number of academic awards, was involved with the school’s representative council and a drama group and was a school vice-captain. She has her sights set on a teaching career, specialising in English and Japanese. “I like helping my friends and students in general,” she said. “When they need help they come to me and I help them. “I just do it naturally by instinct.”
Kayla Rizzo shows off the watch she received from Noble Park Rotary. 110786 Picture: ROB CAREW
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Cougars poised to pounce KEYSBOROUGH Cougars women’s basketball team is well into their first preseason in preparation for their inaugural season in the Big V competition. Players from different basketball backgrounds - Victorian Youth Championship, SEABL development and Big V - will feature in the team that will debut in next season’s Big V Division 2 Women’s competition. Coach Mark Hewish said the signs were good so far for the team, competing well on Wednesday nights playing in the Melbourne Metropolitan Basketball League (MMBL) against higher ranked opposition.”We’ve been playing MMBL on Wednesday nights and they’ve been doing really well against championship teams,” Hewish said. “Ringwood beat us by 15 and they came second last year in championship and we played Werribee last week, which finished first last year before being beaten by Casey in the finals, and we should’ve beaten them. “I think we’re 6-2, so we put them in that league so we can show that we can play in that league and show what we’re doing and we’ve had the whole team rotating through there.” Hewish wants to finish up the squad for
the upcoming season as early as possible and is looking for a balance between experience and youth for the inaugural season. “We’ve picked those eight last week and putting two more in next week and hopefully have our core group, except for maybe one spot before Christmas,” Hewish said. “That’s what we’re trying to get - a bit of a mix, just to have that poise and stuff that we need and take control of our youngsters. “If it all fits together we think we have a fair chance of getting in the top four.” Spots are still available in the squad if anyone is interested in fitting into the Keysborough culture - with a heavy emphasis on helping the next generation and creating community as well as playing hoops every week in Big V. “If they’ve got something to offer and they’re looking for a game, come on down and give us a bit of a look,” Hewish said. “One of the things I would say is it’s not about walking in and walking out - we want them to fit in as we’re a small niche family club and we want them helping out developing our kids as well as playing.” For more information about Keysborough’s Big V women’s team, contact coach Mark Hewish on mlhehwish@bigpond.com
Keysborough’s first generation of Big V women’s players are gearing up for their first Big V match - Mel Magdich, Nikki Sukurica, Tamara Hewish, Jaime Cooper, Sacha Poly, Rathika Palat and Sarah Collins. 112254 Picture: JARROD POTTER UX6157041-dp1Nov
ONE of the rising stars of Dandenong Women’s Cricket Club made her presence felt at the VicSpirit Under-18 Championships. Sophie Molineux, 15, from Bairnsdale, was one of the prime performers for the Gippsland Pride as she smashed 225 runs at an average of 75 and picked up eight wickets at 3.88 plus a hat trick. “Not really - I had no idea what to expect,” Molineux said. “I was pretty shocked, it was a really good week for the girls - it was good having a bit of contribution as always. “You always want to do
well and the girls got along and played as a team and it was a really good week.” Converted temporarily to a left-arm orthodox spinner, as opposed to her regular pacebowling on account of a back stress fracture, Molineux was thrilled to take a hat-trick, but thought the third wicket was not particularly there. “It was a bit lucky - but you’d take it,” she said. “Midway through the innings -they were four or five down come on to bowl and the first was a catch to short cover, next two were LBW and bowled.
“The last one was an LBW but I thought it was going down leg. “I can’t really remember it’s a bit of a blur.” Playing her part at Dandenong in the Victorian Women’s Cricket Association (VWCA) in a couple of first XI matches so far, Molineux has enjoyed her time at the club and especially playing alongside Australian representatives like Julie Hunter and Sarah Elliott. Molineux now plays in the VicSpirit Championships grand final, with her Gippsland Pride team taking on the Western Waves on Sunday 23 February.
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