Journal News - 04th May 2015 by Star News Group

4 May 2015

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Covering Endeavour Hills, Doveton & Hallam

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Dannii’s got the daggy fashion factor Dannii Minogue thrilled Casey fashionistas young and old when she made a celebrity appearance at Westfield Fountain Gate on Thursday night. Alexia Rose, 10, couldn’t contain her excitment when her idol appeared. Alexia later got to meet Dannii and told her that she would be missed as a judge on X Factor. Dannii confessed to the crowd that she and superstar sister Kylie love wearing daggy, track pant ensembles they put together when spending time at their family farm. 138386 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

■ Driver relocates to prison after helping relative move house...

Steered to jail A MAN who ‘borrowed’ his Hallam employer’s truck and fuelcards for a two-day circuitous journey to South Australia has been jailed until late July. Mathew John Tormey, 44, had been a sub-contracted driver for barely three weeks when he was allegedly granted permission to borrow the business’s Toyota Hilux on 31 August. A court was told on Monday

27 April that Tormey requested the utility to help his relative move house in Narre Warren South. Police prosecutor Senior Constable Cameron Smithett told the court that Tormey instead took a 2008 Isuzu truck for a two-day trip via Lakes Entrance, Ouyen, Charleston and Bairnsdale to Berry in South Australia, racking up a $713.52 bill on his employer’s fuelcards. The truck was recovered undamaged, parked behind a

service station in Pakenham Upper. The father of five told police he believed he had permission to take the truck and his plan was to get the truck back to his employer’s yard by the next day “before anyone knew”. The accused appeared at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court via video link from Fulham Correctional Centre. He was already serving three months’ jail for criminal damage, breach of a family violence

intervention order and breach of a suspended sentence. Tormey’s lawyer said the accused was helping his expartner to move from Lakes Entrance to South Australia. “In my client’s favour... his response was not to commit violence but to relocate that woman.” While in South Australia, he broke the news of his and the truck’s whereabouts to his boss – who granted him permission to use the fuelcard on his way

back from interstate, the lawyer said. His offers to repay the employer were rebuffed, the lawyer said. The accused found prison difficult due to his post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety, and had “lined up” a job on a fishing trawler upon his scheduled release on 4 July. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen sentenced Tormey to a concurrently-served three months’ jail term and suspended his

driving licences for six months. Tormey was told had he not pleaded guilty, he would have served five months without concurrency. “The more you come back to court, you’ll keep receiving terms of imprisonment,” Mr Vandersteen said. “This is the last gasp as far as three to four month terms go.” Tormey was also ordered to pay restitution for the fuelcards bills. 1047215-EP37-12

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Visiting minister sets law enforcement pace By LACHLAN MOORHEAD

Poker players take haircut SHOTGUN raiders have stormed a late night poker game at the back of a barber shop in Endeavour Hills and made off with $1000 in cash. Two masked men - both wearing gloves and bandanas over their faces and one wielding a shotgun - busted in through the back door of the Heatherton Road barber shop about 10pm on Sunday 26 April and yelled at the dozen poker players to get on the floor. Most of the players fled out the front door of the store, but several others dropped to the ground. The offenders stole roughly $1000 but it is unknown whether they fled on foot or by car. A police spokeswoman said it was likely the offenders were known to at least one of the poker players. No-one was injured in the incident.

Precinct budget boost Monash Health nurse Mick Rogers and Constable Tara Firth, both members of the Narre Warren Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Police PACER unit. 138434 When asked about Casey Council’s push to have the Endeavour Hills station manned 24 hour a day, Mr Noonan said the decision lay ultimately with the Chief Commissioner. “It’s not for politicians to determine when stations are opening or closing,” he said. “When these matters are raised with the local member or me, the Minister, we refer them to the Chief Commissioner.

“Police will police on intelligence and make a determination.” In response to calls for a completely new police station in Clyde to be built, led by Casey Councillor Amanda Stapledon among others, Mr Noonan said the government would work closely with police when investigating the potential need for a new facility. He said the government wouldn’t “impose” stations on police that “may not be required.”

GREYHOUND Racing Victoria has internally charged seven Tooradin trainers following the live baiting scandal. On Friday GRV stewards laid 33 charges against seven of the 15 trainers who were suspended after RSPCA officers raided the Tooradin Trial Track in February. Days after the raid, the ABC’s Four Corners program aired damning footage from various tracks of

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Cannabis charges THREE men have been charged after police raided a marijuana laboratory in Hallam last week. A 24-year-old, a 26-year-old and a 41-yearold were all arrested and charged with cultivating and trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis after police raided the hydroponic lab on Monday 20 April. The men have been remanded in custody. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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POLICE Minister Wade Noonan applauded the efforts of the Narre Warren PACER unit when he spoke exclusively to the News this week about law enforcement in the region. During a visit to the Narre Warren station on Thursday, Mr Noonan met with members of the PACER team - which pairs police officers with psychiatric nurses - to discuss the effectiveness of the unit. Since PACER was set up in Narre Warren in late 2011, it has seen more than 1500 cases. “Critically they’ve been able to divert about 80 per cent of those situations from the need to be transported to hospital,” Mr Noonan said. “They are assessed on-site, wherever that may be, and with a mental health clinician there advice has been provided, and referrals can be given,” he said. “This is for non-acute based mental health care. “Before a PACER model existed, police in a majority of cases would transport individuals to hospital and stay there for an average of two and half hours.” The Narre Warren PACER unit operates seven days a week from 3pm to 11pm and covers the Southern Metro Division 3, which includes Springvale, Dandenong, Narre Warren, Berwick, Pakenham and Cranbourne. Mr Noonan said the single Narre Warren PACER unit began as a trial and is now a permanent fixture. But he said the government would look to start up PACER teams in all metropolitan and rural regions in Victoria before looking into the viability of setting up more teams in Narre Warren and providing additional funding. Turning to other local issues, the Minister applauded the policing of Anzac services in Melbourne’s

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Dark waters of the city’s hidden demons JACK JOHNSON IS THE AUTHOR OF WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES, A FASCINATING ACCOUNT OF GROWING UP IN DANDENONG, HIS YEARS TENDING TO THE CITY’S PIPES AND DRAINS AS A PLUMBER AND BRINGING UP A FAMILY WITH WIFE FRANCES IN THEIR BELOVED HOME IN MACPHERSON STREET. WHEN we were children, every second place in Dandenong had a ghost or demon, or a mean old owner who, if you went near this house or barn, would kick your arse or sool his savage dogs onto you. There were trolls beneath the McCrae Street bridge and a strange crocodile-like creature that lived under the low wooden bridge on Kidds Road. That story made us scared of every submerged log that washed beneath the bridge. There were creatures called Hobyahs who lived under the old Memorial Hall in Langhorne Street. In the dark of night they emerged from the free-standing brick morgue in Crump Lane, at the rear of the Lonsdale Street coffin makers, and crept along the open brick drain to beneath the Memorial Hall.

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In front of the hall, erected as a monument, was a heavy field artillery cannon and behind that a squat Canary Island palm. Both the hall and the cannon were memorials to the men who served and lost their lives in World War I. This gun was a horse-drawn howitzer cannon with steel wheels and carriage and was the type of field artillery used in World War II before motor vehicles were introduced. We admired this gun as we hurried past the Memorial Hall on our way to the town hall or to Mr Crump’s store. A lot of our fear disappeared when we advanced far enough to be able to read those famous old grade readers stories at St Mary’s Primary School. But, when we were young and innocent, fear and hatred were easily

instilled into our receptive but naive minds. It took us at least a year after hearing the scary stories before we were game enough to go into the grounds and walk over that old bridge and play around the awesome cannon. Today when I watch some of the cave scenes and weird creatures from Lord of the Rings I am amazed at the similarities between them and the ones the big kids scared us with. They would definitely not have been reading Tolkien and I am sure their reading and comprehension skills did not extend beyond the Ginger Meggs comic in The Sun newspaper or the Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers and Phantom comic books of our day. Another story the big kids scared us with concerned the lagoon that developed in the clay pit of the Centennial Brick Works in Railway Parade

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LOOKING BACK 6 May 1915 A Roll of Honor At the last meeting of the Dandenong Progress Association it was decided to inaugurate a Shilling Mural Tablet Fund. The object is to do honor to those who have volunteered for active service abroad from this district. Will you kindly receive subscriptions for such a purpose and give a generous public an opportunity to assist in so worthy an objective. J D Singleton Hon Sec

50 years ago 5 May 1965 Congrats to the Journal Civic business and sporting leaders this week congratulated “The Journal“ on its decision to publish twice weekly, saying it was a “progressive and welcome move“. The Mayor of Dandenong, Cr Maurie Jarvis said: “I am very proud of the Journal as I am of Dandenong... both have a wonderful reputation and are wellknown interstate. “We are very fortunate in having such a newspaper.

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Police finger tip off By LACHLAN MOORHEAD

Andrew Manson, the manager of American Republic Wheels in Hallam, was surprised when he found a severed finger tip in the trailer of one of his utes. know it wasn’t there then and then it’s been there over the weekend. “Someone must have just jumped in the back or something.” Mr Manson said his wife had first

noticed what the couple thought was rust on Sunday, but he didn’t realise it was a finger until Monday once he had driven the car back to his Hallam garage. “Monday morning we’d gone

to clean it out when it’s here (Hallam), we cleaned the rust off it, mud - we didn’t really know it was - and we noticed then it was a little thing shoved up under the back of the tail rack,” he said.

Charges follow freeway hammer attack on car By LACHLAN MOORHEAD NARRE Warren police have charged a man who allegedly smashed another person’s car with a hammer last month on the Monash Freeway. The 23-year-old man was arrested around 4am on Wednesday 29 April after police executed a warrant at a McCormicks Road property in Carrum Downs. The man has been charged with

THIEVES who stole $90,000 worth of surf brand valuables from a store in Cranbourne Centro last month are believed to have been involved in raiding a surf clothes delivery truck in Narre Warren South just five days earlier. Thieves broke into Planet Surf, in the Cranbourne Centro shopping centre, through the store’s roof on Monday 23 March between 11pm and 7am the next morning, fleeing with about $90,000 worth of surf brand watches, wallets and sunglasses. It’s understood CCTV cameras weren’t operational at the time as the shopping centre was undergoing renovations. Five days earlier a truck - used to transport surf clothing to the Planet Surf store - was broken into while it was parked in Maple Leaf Avenue in Narre Warren South. The truck’s lock had been cut and about 15 to 20 boxes of Billabong and Hurley merchandise were stolen during the theft, believed to have taken place between 5pm on Tuesday 17 and 4.30pm on Wednesday 18 March.

reckless conduct endangering serious injury, the possession of cannabis, criminal damage, and other traffic-related offences. He had been arrested earlier this month but released pending further inquiries. It’s alleged the man, who was driving a silver Toyota Rukus at the time, smashed a Lexus with a hammer after tailgating the car and driving erratically outbound on the

freeway in Endeavour Hills, near Heatherton Road, about 3.15pm on Thursday 23 April. It’s alleged the man drove in front of the Lexus and forced it to stop on the freeway before attacking it with a hammer. The male driver of the Lexus was not injured during the incident. It is understood the offender got back into his car after the inci-

dent and continued driving onto the South Gippsland Highway and onto the Westernport Highway where he was intercepted by police. The man was subsequently arrested at the scene but released a short time later. He has now been bailed to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 30 June.

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Ron behind most projects By JIM MYNARD HIGHLY respected Casey engineer, Ron Chidgey, was honoured with a mayoral reception and presented with a key to the City of Casey, to mark his retirement. Ron was recognised as an obliging officer, able and ready to help in the community, very often above the call of duty. Former mayors, officers, and community workers attended the function held in the civic centre on Friday 17 April. Casey Mayor Mick Morland presented Ron with the key and said he had been involved in some way with almost all projects in the Cities of Berwick and Casey during his 45-year local government career. “He is respected by councillors, staff, and the community, especially the volunteer groups,” Cr Morland said. Casey chief executive Mike Tyler said Ron began his career with the City of Doncaster and Templestowe in January 1970. “This was before I started secondary school. “In 1973 he obtained his Diploma of Civil Engineering from Caulfield Institute of Technology, and on Monday 5 August 1974 began work as an engineer with the City of Berwick. “In 1980 he obtained what was then the ‘Holy Grail’ for council engineers, his municipal engineers qualification, and was appointed senior design engineer at Berwick, a senior staff appointment. “Following local government amalgamations, in July 1995 Ron was appointed manager technical services at Casey. “He was appointed community projects officer in the Community Services Division in July 1998.” Mr Tyler said Ron returned to large project roots in September 2009 and took on a role in the Capital Works Programming Department.

Councillors gathered to farewell Ron Chidgey. From left, Susan Serey, Geoff Ablett, Mick Morland, Ron Chidgey, Amanda Stapledon, Sam Aziz and Wayne Smith.

Gayle Joyce, former Casey mayor Colin Butler and Robin Dzedine at Ron Chidgey's farewell. He said the hallmark of Ron’s career was that he was a growth municipality engineer. “This was in three growth councils – Doncaster and Templestowe, Berwick, and Casey. “He was employed on key engineering projects associated with the rapid development of new municipalities, involving roads, bridges, sports grounds, and municipal buildings. “While there were many projects, he was a great advocate and supporter of Wilson Botanic Park in its early stages, and was very popular with fellow staff and councillors. “He was always willing to assist people across the organisation and had great empathy with community groups and clubs. “This was reflected in his personal involvement with community groups and sporting clubs,” Mr Tyler said. Cr Morland said an integral part of Ron’s involvement with the Cities of Berwick and Casey was his support and involvement with the staff Social Club. “He is a life member of the club. “He also served on the Casey Cardinia Library Corporation,” Cr Morland said.

Gathered to farewell Ron Chidgey were former senior officers, from left, Ivan Sleman, Jennie Lee, Neil Lucas, Peter Meeking and Peter Tempest. Retiring Casey engineer Ron Chidgey with his wife Ros and children Blythe and Heath.

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Timor tales for insight By LACHLAN MOORHEAD STUDENTS throughout Casey were given a detailed insight into East Timorese culture last week. The Friends of Ermera group held its biennial student forum on Wednesday at Akoonah Park Reception Centre in which Casey students from primary and high schools were given the opportunity to learn about life and school in East Timor. Many of these students will travel to East Timor to volunteer with their assigned Friendship School from the country while many others at the student forum had already taken part in the program in the Ermera district. “Many of those who were there will go on to visit Ermera and some already visited last year,” Friends of Ermera president Jan Trezise said. “There’s lots of learning and passing things on.” The forum included a range of activities to help the students to experience and be prepared for East Timorese culture, including history lessons, dancing sessions and language sessions.

From left, students Sally McLean, Mike McKinstry and Hilary Pammer-Green, with East Timorese instructor Milton Boavida. 138273 Picture: GARY SISSONS The Casey schools involved in last week’s forum were Gleneagles College in Endeavour Hills, Beaconhills College,

Hillcrest Christian College, Nossal High School, Berwick, St Paul Apostle North Primary, St Paul Apostle South Primary,

and St Francis Xavier College. “If students want to go to Timor, it’s quite an overwhelming experience the first time, it was for me,” Ms Trezise said. “The more preparation you have the more sensitive you will be to the culture and it will be less of a shock as well, you will be better able to meet the people. “East Timorese people nearly all came here as refugees. They love sharing their culture; it adds to the diversity and celebrates the diversity of the City of Casey. “And there’s so many other diverse culture that need to be celebrated in the municipality.” This year the Friends of Ermera is asking schools to concentrate their fund-raising efforts on raising money for the Girls Scholarship program which provides support for 92 girls from poor families to continue with their education. Guidelines will be given on what schools can do and they will be asked to make plans for what they would like to achieve this year. For more information about the Friends of Ermera, visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/ council/about-casey/sistercities/ermera.

Teen charged over Anzac Day terror plot weapons A NARRE WARREN teenager has been charged with importing weapons planned for use in a foiled terror plot allegedly targeting Anzac Day services in Melbourne’s south-east. Mehran Azami, 19, previously charged with four counts of possessing a prohibited weapon, was charged on Thursday with an extra 19 counts of importing prohibited weapons from a Chinese dealer including 27 tactical knives, 14 tasers disguised as mobile phones, and extendable batons. Azami is believed to be the weapons supplier for two other Casey teenagers

arrested in relation to the plot - 18-yearolds Harun Causevic and Sevdet Ramadan Besim. Azami appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 30 April and was remanded in custody to return in July. Causevic and Ramadan chose not to proceed with their bail applications on Thursday and have also remained in custody. They are due to return to court for a committal mention in August. Police swooped on the Casey teenagers

in morning raids on Saturday 18 April following a tip-off from British police. A 200-strong joint state and federal police counter-terrorism team executed seven search warrants in Narre Warren, Hampton Park, Hallam and Eumemmerring as part of Operation Rising. Twenty-four hours before Anzac Day, British police charged a 14-year-old UK boy with trying to incite beheadings and attacks on Australian Anzac Day commemoration services. The teenager, who cannot be named

for legal reasons, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London last Friday and was denied bail. UK prosecutors said the British teenager had incited someone “to carry out an attack at an Anzac parade in Australia with the aim of killing and/or causing serious injury to people”. “The second allegation is that on 18 March 2015, the defendant incited another person to behead someone in Australia,“ Deborah Walsh, deputy head of counter terrorism at the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service, said in a statement.

Man hurt trying to stop theft A KEYSBOROUGH business owner was hospitalised after being dragged along the road as he tried to stop thieves from stealing his trailer. The owner spotted his trailer on Cambria Road and approached the thieves in a laneway as they stopped to unload its contents. But he was dragged along the road after he got stuck between the rare Ford Falcon utility and the dual axle trailer as the thieves tried to make their escape. The securely parked trailer had been stolen overnight on Wednesday 8 April and the owner noticed it on Cambria Road, Keysborough, about 6am the next morning. Thieves had stopped in a laneway between Cheltenham Road and Kirkham Road West and when approached they sped off south towards Kirkham Road West in the white utility, leaving the owner with severe leg injuries. The utility was equipped with a metal tray and may have a partial registration number of SDK. The two men are described as being aged in their thirties and were wearing hoodies. To view footage of the incident go to starcommunity.com.au

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Refugees’ new home By CASEY NEILL

Left: SMRC CEO Jenny Semple, Mayor Sean O'Reilly and SMRC chairman Brian Oates. 137934 Picture: ROB CAREW Below: Lalitha Ratnsothy playing the Veenai, Priya Manoranjan on drums and Vethika Tamilvender with the Veenai. 137934 Picture: ROB CAREW

“The SMRC stands as a fine example of how sharing culture and traditions strengthens communities.” Following speeches, three generations of a Tamil family performed a mesmerising version of Waltzing Matilda and traditional Sri Lankan songs on the guitar-like veenai and drums.

School to make upgrade available to other students ONE of Melbourne’s largest coeducational government schools, with more than 300 students in each year, has undergone a major arts upgrade and is now ready for community use. The stage three $10 million works at Dandenong High School were completed late last year and were officially opened

by Education Minister James Merlino on Friday 17 April. The Melaleuca building and refurbished senior science wing will be available for use by other schools and community groups. It includes a double court gymnasium as well as a performing arts centre and professional standard recording studio, dance studio and 350 seat theatrette.

“These new facilities will be a great asset for Dandenong High School and the local,” Mr Merlino said. Mr Merlino said the new facilities such as these across Victoria would help give children the best start in life. “Dandenong High School is recognised for its excellence in education, and these facili-

ties will help students learn and achieve success,” he said. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said the day was significant for students, staff and parents. “These new facilities will open up more opportunities and support the school in providing a first-rate education,” she said. Dandenong High School

principal Susan Ogden said the day was not just a school celebration but a community one. Mr Merlino told the school that it would receive another $3 million for the final part of the upgrade which will include home economics, woodwork and metal work rooms and a new technology centre.

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IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… A DANDENONG rugby club has blasted its quads for a cause. The South East Titans joined Genesis Fitness Club Dandenong in its Squat-A-Thon for the premier’s Active April campaign. They teamed up on Monday 27 April to complete 6215 squats within 15 minutes, making a total 62,247 squats from all participants during the two-week challenge. MAYOR Sean O’Reilly earned a new nickname last week. Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) chairman Brian Oates gave him a lengthy introduction at the official opening of the group’s new home at the former Dandenong council offices. He detailed his rise to councillor from childhood - calling him Shane throughout. “My name is Sean O’Reilly,” the

councillor gently corrected. “But my favourite movie growing up was (Western classic) Shane... so I would be more than happy to be referred to as Shane.” A VENTURA bus driver saved a couple of damp Anzac Day observers from a cold, dispiriting walk home from the Shrine of Remembrance. After the moving but bracing service the pair had huddled in a cafe over some warm cuppas only to just miss the free bus back to Dandenong RSL. Not to fear, another bus driver took mercy on them and phoned for his Dandenong-bound colleague to turn back. To round off the silver service, the couple were dropped off at their Dandenong home’s doorstep. NOT so happy on Anzac Day were

Dandenong Market traders. Several told the Journal they were fine with closing for the national holiday but questioned why management still charged them rent for the day. DANDENONG RSL President John Wells paused while reading the Anzac Requiem to give a steadfast crowd some respite at a soggy Anzac Day service. “If you’ve got an umbrella, put it up for heaven’s sake,” he said. “Don’t get wet just to be polite. It might not help the person behind you to see me, but that might be a good thing. “Those blokes in uniform tough.” AFRICAN Communities Foundation Australia (ACFA) has launched an online petition in a last-ditch bid to

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Knocked out By CASEY NEILL

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DANDENONG Croquet Club hosted its final match last week ending its 90-plus year tenure in Dandenong Park. President Bill Jacobs has been with the club for five years but said others had been members for more than three decades and left with broken hearts on Tuesday 28 April. “It was a very sad day. “We tried to keep on the bright side but it was a sad day,” he said. The closure followed the neighbouring Dandenong City Bowling Club playing its last end in February this year.

City of Greater Dandenong had offered to relocate the clubs and a kindergarten so it could demolish the buildings to use the site in a redevelopment of the park. But the impending closure made it hard for the croquet club to hold on to its alreadydwindling membership base. “We had a meeting in midFebruary where we just knew we couldn’t keep going, so we decided to close at the end of April,” Mr Jacobs said. “We would have only kept about six people in a relocation. It would have been impossible to pay for everything.” Member Joan, 90, will con-

tinue to play croquet with a Ringwood club while Mr Jacobs and several team-mates will move to Frankston. “It’s a fun game and it’s social and you get out in the open air and you meet people,” he said. “You have to be very accurate and it’s a very competitive game as well.” Members planned to dine at Hallam Hotel on Saturday as a final farewell but Mr Jacobs said they’d all stay in touch. “The people who belong to the club have been the best gang of mates and supporters a bloke could ever have,” he said.

Square rename sparks discord By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong Council has finally settled for Harmony Square as the name for its giant civic square but not without a note of discord. On Monday night, councillors endorsed the name - more than 12 months after the square was open and after two rounds of public consultation. More than half of 170 public submitters opted for the name ahead of the other shortlisted options International Square, Opportunity Square, Welcome Square and Wurundjeri Square. A council report on Monday night stated the name reflected Greater Dandenong’s “embracing culture where people of all ages and stages can live in peace and harmony”. Cr Matthew Kirwan said the name captured the “essence of Dandenong”. “The essence of our city is it’s a multicultural city.” Cr Roz Blades said she’d back the popular choice, though preferring Wurundjeri Square in recognition of the region’s original inhabitants. Other councillors lauded the name for representing the inclusion of diverse groups and nationalities. Cr John Kelly labelled the name a “fluffy word” that didn’t “gel” with him. He referred to the recent lack of harmony when the square was beset with brawls and assaults. “I’d like to leave it without a name. “It means zilch to me. It means nothing to a lot of people in this city.” Cr Peter Brown preferred the current moniker “the civic square”, saying Harmony Square lacked “essence”. Cr Kirwan retorted that it was “disrespectful” for councillors to endorse the shortlist and then dismiss the community’s choice. The square on the corner of Thomas and Walker streets has proven a popular stage for live entertainment, sport on the big screen and ‘Dandenong on Wheels’. The name will be formally submitted to the Office of Geographic Names for endorsement.

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Hub shops are set to take off “It’s one of the only places where you can buy Asian ingredients for particular recipes. “We’re looking at what we can do to further enhance Springvale as a destination.” The removal of the detested Springvale Road level crossing last year not only freed up traffic – by foot and by vehicle – but opened up opportunities on the long-neglected north side. One of the new sparks in the northern shopping strip is a proposed supermarket in VicRoads’ former offices.

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Medium-density residential units are also sprouting on the north side. Cr O’Reilly said activity would also spread further south with the anticipated completion of the council’s $45 million civic site and library redevelopment. “There’s such a build-up of activity around the market area at the moment. “If we can spread it out further north and then (south) with the civic-site redevelopment, we’ll be able to manage the area’s activity even better and grow Springvale more.” The 12-metre tall $750,000

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Lawyers take cases to God’s high court By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

Pop-up raided POLICE have released images of four boys they wish to speak to after a mobile phone was stolen from a pop-up kiosk at Fountain Gate earlier this month. The phone was stolen from Love Locks and Co pop-up kiosk at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre on Saturday 11 April. Police believe the boys, pictured, may be able to help with their investigation.

Police smash driver hurt THREE people have been hospitalised after a police van travelling through a red light was struck by another vehicle in Dandenong North on Thursday morning. A police spokeswoman said the police van on “urgent duty” and with flashing lights was driven south on Gladstone Road through the Heatherton Road intersection about 1.40am. Its rear end was hit by a car travelling east on Heatherton Road. The car’s driver - a 46-year-old Narre Warren South man - was taken to Dandenong Hospital with minor grazes and burns from his car’s activated airbag. Two female police officers were taken to Dandenong Hospital also with minor injuries.

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THE final course of appeal isn’t necessarily in the High Court. Sometimes for Vera Hardiman, co-ordinator of five lawyers at Casey-Cardinia Community Legal Service, the last hope lies in prayer. When every other legal avenue is exhausted, several lawyers pray together at the Dandenong-based service for their battling clients. Ms Hardiman - who attests to her strong faith - said the outcomes can be “miraculous”. “I put them in God’s hands and we pray for our clients.” For the past 30 years Ms Hardiman has taken up the legal fight for the powerless. Clients with little income and no representation can easily get lost in the legal labyrinth. Ms Hardiman and her free legal service does its best to provide some equality before the law. It stands up for the car-accident victim who has to fight a recalcitrant insurer for their pay-out or for the driver whose unpaid $5 tolls escalate to $148 infraction notices and a total bill of hundreds of thousands of dollars. “The fines should be downgraded to something like $40 each,” Ms Hardiman said. “We’ve seen people whose children are suffering from leukaemia and they’ve been driving to the hospital. “They’re not opening their mail because they’re so stressed. “Then they get tens of thousands of dollars worth of fines - the system is very punitive. “They can lose their licence, have their car clamped and sold.” The legal service has come to the aid of pregnant clients whose cars were clamped on a hot day by the Sheriff’s office due to unpaid fines. “We’ve had some awful stories like a sheriff walking people to the ATM and looking over their shoulder… they’ve been quite intimidating. “Lately sheriffs are refusing to arrest and bail our clients in our office for a court hearing. “They’re instead going to their homes and eyeing off their property to work out what they’ve got.”

Casey Cardinia Community Legal Service staff Lisa Gross, Jen Halpin, Vera Hardiman and Nicole Carter. 137382 Picture: GARY SISSONS Ms Hardiman arrived at the service in 2001 after long representing community legal centre clients as a barrister. The role suits her. She said she prefers helping people than standing in court. The CCCLS is a free legal oasis that is unsurprisingly growing in demand. Need is fuelled by Victoria Legal Aid’s strict guidelines to only help accused clients facing jail. Those falling through the cracks include people with mental illness, those who can’t afford $1500 for a barrister to speak for them in court or uninsured drivers chased for the expenses of an accident. Many of Greater Dandenong’s clients are new arrivals facing criminal matters, family violence, car accident settlements and fines. There are many family breakdowns in Casey and Cardinia with ice and mortgage stress emerging as large underlying problems. “The phones here are going all day long,” Ms Hardiman said. Recently, community legal centres won a reprieve from the Federal Government, which was determined to tear away funding. Ms Hardiman was one of several community legal centre leaders to speak out against the proposed cuts. The funding reversal came just

in time to save the CCCLS’s Narre Warren office from closure, but too late for its financial counselling service which was axed in February. It had helped 271 clients with hardship issues such as bankruptcy, debt and motor vehicle accidents up 32 per cent in the past five years. Three financial counsellors at the service were made redundant. Though the funding status quo was restored last month, the reality is more than that is required. A recent Productivity Commission report recommended a $200 million funding boost to help an extra 400,000 eligible clients. Ms Hardiman said more resources were needed for unemployment law matters, property settlements for people suffering family violence and for people going to court. The family violence caseload is soaring. “We usually ask a client if there is family violence in the marriage… at least 75 per cent say yes,” Ms Hardiman says. She qualifies this by saying domestic violence has broadened to include verbal abuse, financial abuse and social isolation. “Some men don’t know what abuse is. “A lot of guys may be proud that they don’t hit their wives but they can make their wives’ lives hell by

being emotionally and verbally abusive.” The service provides training on the law at men’s behaviour change programs, which are group-therapy sessions challenging men to “raise the standard of how they treat women”. The program’s effectiveness is nobbled by a lack of funding. “The course runs for a couple of months,” Ms Hardiman says. “But you often need two years to change their behaviour.” She said there was still an issue of under-reported family violence. In some cases, the victim may be disabled and be reluctant to report on the abuser, who they depend on as a carer. Women of migrant backgrounds can be reluctant to report an abusive husband to police because of the acrimony they would face in their communities. In other cases, they may regret making a report that is so serious that their husband could be charged and forced to leave the home. There’s sometimes a familyviolence element for a client who is saddled with unpaid traffic fines racked up by an abusive partner. She is left with the fines because she is too frightened to nominate the partner as the driver. Ms Hardiman says often women are disadvantaged in property settlements. The client’s ex-partner offers to split the property 50-50 but if she’s looking after the kids, she’s entitled to more. “Women are often worse off in the long run because they can work no more than part-time,” Ms Hardiman said. “The guys tend to bounce back better financially - they’re usually earning more anyway.” She says men often don’t see the separation coming. Sometimes the legal service sees women for year after year, wanting to know their options before they break it off. “Women being the least financially secure are primarily concerned about the welfare of their children. “Often the women have planned it over several years and the husbands are terribly shocked.”

Fighter Sandi takes on cancer battle By GEORGIA WESTGARTH SANDI Bonavita has been fighting cancer since 1997... from the diagnosis to the operations, chemotherapy, tests and the agonising waiting game. Sandi is now cancer-free. The good news came on Tuesday 14 April, after waiting four and a half months for the results in what has been an 18-year war. Sandi says her illness would not be in the positive position it is without oral chemotherapy tablets, which were added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) just when she needed them. “I am in remission but will have to stay on the tablets for the rest of my life or for as long as my body can tolerate them,” Sandi said. Sandi had been undergoing regular chemotherapy -

which wasn’t working - and started on the new drug in January. “It’s just a blessing and a miracle that they came out on the PBS when I needed them,” she said. “They were new to breast cancer patients and have put me into remission, they have dissolved the tumour so small that they can’t see it anymore, and in just four months,” she said. Sandi takes two tablets a day and said her husband Martin had never missed a morning. “Martin wakes me up at 6am in the morning for the first tablet, he’s been beautiful and in the last two years having chemotherapy twice and the surgeries and lung cancer and at my age you just don’t recover as much, and it’s really tough on the carers,” she said.

Last year Sandi and her team of six ladies raised more than $23,000 for the Peter Mac Cancer Research centre and have already started fund-raising for the next event. “Some of the stuff Peter Mac is discovering about women’s cancers is amazing and all the money raised goes to research. It’s my passion right now, I have to give something back after 18 years,” she said. Sandi said although she’s cancer-free she is not 100 per cent healthy. “I am struggling with a lot of breathing problems, I can’t exert too much energy, we don’t know if it’s all the chemotherapy or a reaction to the drugs. I’m just so sick of all the battles, I hate feeling sick I just want to get on with life and do things,” she said.

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Live in /invest or develop you’re on a winner here! Flat 597m2, perfect for side by side or front and back development STCA. Located moments to schools, Hospital, market & CBD. Feats spacious bedrooms, updated kitchen large living, garage, sizeable backyard, gas heating & cooking and A/C. Don’t miss this one!

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DOVETON 11 CAMPHOR COURT

Delightful first home or super investment on a flat 835m2 ,retain the existing brick house & build behind STCA or demolish & develop multiple units STCA. Good rentable condition as is or an easy renovation project, court location close to schools, shops, bus & Dandenong central, inspect today!

sat 9th May @ 11am 10% dep bal 30/60 days INSPECT Sat from 10:30am Photo ID required PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Ari Oinonen 0402 349 644

DANDENONG 69 PULTNEY STREET Attention all developers! Rare opportunity here with this vacant corner block of 925m2 with 18.29m frontage approx. zoned RGZ1 (residential growth zone) and situated in one of Central Dandenong’s finest streets, offering unrivalled potential to develop multilevel apartments or multiple townhouses STCA. Tightly held, blue chip location in the heart of Dandenong, overlooking Dandenong Park and just a short stroll into the CBD, Plaza, schools and Train Station. METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

23rd May @ 12 pm 10% dep bal 30 days Contact Agent Sat 3-3:30pm Photo ID required Ari Oinonen 0402 349 644

DANDENONG 17 BIRDWOOD AVENUE Set on 810m2 with potential for duel occupancy, multiunit development or possibly leave the house & build 2 units at rear STCA. A ton of potential that just needs an imagination! Situated in central location handy to shops, market & station also includes solid 2 bedroom residence ideal for update.

2a 1b 1c 2e sat 30th May @ 11am 10% dep settlement 29th July INSPECT Thur 5-5:30pm & Sat 11-11:30am Photo ID required PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Gavin Andrews 0407 779 232

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INSPECT by appointment Photo ID required PRICE From $261,000 CONTACT Shagi Pathmanathan 0413 076 585

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DANDENONG 4 Langhorne Street 9706 7455 | PROUDLY SERVICING: • Endeavour Hills • Doveton • Hallam

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Rosewood Downs’ Finest

Well Presented Unit in Court Location

Located in the highly sought after Rosewood Downs Estate, this home offers quality and space for the most fastidious buyer. As you step inside the double front doors into the spacious hallway entrance you will certainly be impressed by the sheer elegance and beauty of this home. Walking through the property you will be astonished by the meticulous presentation and array of great features including high ceilings and lacquered woodwork throughout. With 4 spacious bedrooms, master bedroom with full en suite and walk in robe, remaining bedrooms with built in robes, formal lounge and dining area and separate family area, your family will not be short of space. The kitchen will certainly astound you with its high quality timber finish and great quantity of bench space. Other features include double lock up garage with remote access, roller-shutters around the entire home, ducted vacuum and much more.

Ideal for first home buyers or people looking to downsize, this neat unit sits in a quiet court location that is only minutes’ drive to Dandenong Railway Station, Eastlink Freeway and all other amenities. Having been freshly repainted and recarpeted throughout, you can simply move in and enjoy this well maintained home which comprises 2 bedrooms with built in robes, good sized living area, separate kitchen and meals area, 1 bathroom and separate toilet, single lock up garage and easy to look after rear courtyard. Additionally this home provides a gas wall heater in the living area, air conditioning and gas stove cooking making it perfect for small families who want minimal maintenance and upkeep. You will surely fall in love with this home so make a time to inspect it before it is too late. Call to arrange an inspection today!

PRICE: $550,000 Plus INSPECT: Saturday 9th May 2015 at 2:30pm-3:00pm

PRICE: $280,000 Plus INSPECT: Saturday 9th May 2015 at 1:00pm-1:30pm

FOR SALE: 1 Dorset Road Dandenong North

FOR SALE: 4/16 Norman Court Dandenong

Neb Delibasic : 0411 332 467 e: neb.delibasic@delrealestate.com.au

Lavinia Varga : 0434 398 943 e: lavinia.varga@delrealestate.com.au

Neb Delibasic : 0411 332 467 e: neb.delibasic@delrealestate.com.au

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More like a Small House

Immaculate Home in Desired Location

This magnificently presented home is located within walking distance to public transport services including buses & Noble Park Railway Station, Douglas Street shopping strip, Chandler Secondary College & a short drive to Parkmore Shopping Centre. With no work to do but simply move in you will fall in love with the generously sized kitchen with all the modern fittings & ample bench & cupboard space as well breakfast bar. The formal lounge area is sure to provide a perfect setting for entertaining guests, whilst the 2 bedroom offer built in robes & the entire home offer an abundance of natural light. With features that include a fully renovated bathroom, separate toilet, good sized laundry, laminated timber flooring through living areas & bedrooms, central GDH & evaporative cooling this home has an array of attributes that would suit the most fastidious of buyers.

From small families to investors this home provides something for everyone with its perfect presentation & quiet surrounding. Located a short walking distance to Lyndale Primary School & Lyndale Secondary College as well as public transport services & only minutes’ drive to Monash Freeway. From the moment you walk through the front door you are sure to appreciate the good sized & open plan living & dining area which is perfect for any person or family who loves to entertain. Making your way through the small corridor you will be greeted by 3 bedrooms & main bathroom with combined laundry. Adjacent to the living area is the renovated kitchen with gas stove cooking & loads of cupboard space. Other features include gas ducted heating, split system air conditioning in living area, laminated timber flooring throughout, courtyard & single lock up garage with additional off street car spaces.

AUCTION: Saturday 9th May 2015 at 12:00pm TERMS: 10% Deposit, Balance in 30-60 Days INSPECT: Saturday 9th May 2015 at 11:30am – 12:00pm

AUCTION: Saturday 16th May 2015 at 12:30pm TERMS: 10% Deposit, Balance in 90 Days INSPECT: Saturday 9th May 2015 at 1:30pm-2:00pm

AUCTION: 1/36 Yarraman Road Noble Park

AUCTION: 6 Janet Street Dandenong North

Ranko Delibasic : 0422 991 375 e: ranko.delibasic@delrealestate.com.au

Neb Delibasic : 0411 332 467 e: neb.delibasic@delrealestate.com.au

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Explore Your Possibilities with The C! KEYSBOROUGH 54 Havenstone Dr NEW LISTING

Elegant, Comtemporary Living

Within close proximity to Parkmore Shopping Centre, Lighthouse Christian School, Haileybury College, Golf Courses, Eastlink and parklands you will be in awe of this superb & unassuming home. • This single storey Simone home of approx. 25 squares is only 2.5 years old • Home features 4 spacious double bedrooms and two areas for outdoor entertainment. • Beautifully tiled throughout with a zoned ducted heating to keep you and your family warm.

SPRInGvaLE 3/453-457 Springvale NEW LISTING

What is important for families and young couples in modern living is fulilled right here. Within minutes by bus or by foot you will be in the centre of the Vibrant Springvale Central, a lavour of “Saigon” hits you. Famous for its variety of foods and Restaurants, it is known for regular shoppers to come from all parts of Melbourne just to dine here. Why not make your move now and get the beneits that all our local residents get everyday.

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$690,000+ Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Varun Ahuja 0404 954 492

naRRE WaRREn 19 Jacksons Road

Entertainer’s delight with tranquil views

$420,000+ Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Varun Ahuja 0404 954 492

nOBLE PaRK 3/32 Moodemere St

Ideally located just a short drive to Fountain Gate shopping centre, schools and a short walk close to the park with easy access to the major freeways. • There are 3 generous living areas which include a formal lounge with ceiling rose, an open yet light illed family room with hardwood looring plus an upstairs retreat area. • Gas Ducted Heating and Evaporative Cooling

4A3B3D2L

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$280,000 + Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

Potential to Develop (STCa) 769sm2 SPRInGvaLE 11 Clive Street approx ONLy 1 LEfT!!!

Gorgeously contemporary, this brand new townhouses combines aesthetic charm and smart design to create an exceptional living environment full of functionality and luxury. Situated close to Coles supermarket, public transport, walking distance to Minaret College, Springvale Rise Primary School, Monash University Clayton, Ikea, Springvale Central shopping, easy access to Princess Highway, freeways and east link.

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Ready Set Go – Construction already Started!

Located in a prime court position this 3 bedroom family home is sure to impress. Featuring immaculate slate looring and carpets throughout and situated on a huge block, including two sheds for all your storage needs, semi ensuite and secure back garden, this lovely home is waiting for you to inspect. Short walking distance to primary school and public transport. • Currently rental $1,474 per month

$390,000+ Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491

Perfect irst home or investment!

An exciting and affordable opportunity awaits irst home buyers, investors and down-sizers wanting to buy into this sought after location within walking distance to Noble Park Station, shopping centres, schools, churches and parks. • Comprising of a spacious lounge, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and meals area, bathroom and separate toilet, this immaculate unit is sure to impress. • Gas ducted heating, step outside and enjoy the kids playing in the private backyard

$450,000+ Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Aaron Hadow 0498 669 002

EnDEavOUR HILLS 11 Whitestone Crt

Why not Live the Lifestyle You Dream Off?

Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

$420,000+ Contact Agent Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

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WE LOVE IT

NOBLE PARK

Very accommodating and perfectly tailored for a family lifestyle, this well-presented home is located in an enviable location within walking distance to Parkmore Shopping Centre, a wide selection of schools, Frederick Watcher Reserve and public transport is nearby. Generous and well lit with timber hallway entrance, the interior features a spacious lounge consisting of carpet flooring with ceiling fan in every room allowing for maximum year-round comfort. In the kitchen and dining area, the combination of strong colours combined with pattern wall tiles and gas appliances makes the chef's work beautiful as well as efficient. A good size backyard, offering an incredible outdoor relaxation or entertainment area, complete with existing green life that will resonate with gardening enthusiasts.

POSTCODE

NOBLE PARK

3174

THE C REAL ESTATE, SPRINGVALE, 8581 0999 COREY (KHOI) LE, 0417 311 491 OR AARON HADOW, 0498 669 002 72 WAHROONGA AVENUE INSPECT: WEDNESDAY, 5PM-5.30PM AND SATURDAY, 11AM-11.30AM PRICE: $430,000 PLUS

3174

ROWVILLE 150 Kelletts Road 9753 2828

MCDONALD REAL ESTATE, SPRINGVALE, 9546 8211 HARRY LI, 0414 216 699 OR SHANE AH-KAN, 0433 301 502 3/10 KELVINSIDE ROAD PRICE: $175,000 PLUS INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 5 AVENEL PLACE Deceptively large inside and out, this well-presented four bedroom, two bathroom family residence is sure to impress with its generous dimensions and land size. Great accommodation is provided with two large living areas one with direct access to an expansive covered entertaining area and zoned bedrooms including private front master suite serviced by walk-in-robe and ensuite. Complimented by ducted heating, evaporative cooling, 4 car garage and located close to Shopping Centre, schools, parklands, transport and freeways, this spacious home will delight!

This is a glorious chance to secure a solid, high return investment in Noble Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desired pocket. Attracting rental of up to $230 per week ($11,960 per annum), the property has great tenants to pay off the mortgage while the capital value soars in years to come. Also being on the ground floor and possibly with vacant possession, the new owner can choose to stay and enjoy the benefits of living in such a central pocket of Noble Park. It has one large bedroom with ensuite set up, modern kitchen and family area, is carpeted throughout and is within a short walking distance to the train station, parks and shops. Offering easy access to schools, shops and transport, this will be a wise investment whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for living in or for rental. With the area continuously developing over the years, this will certainly be a prudent purchase. It is priced to sell.

POSTCODE

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Tuesday 6th June at 6.00pm unless sold prior $410,000 Plus By Appointment Photo ID required Dexter Wijesinghe 0411 221 819 Anthony Johnson 0412 586 283

NOBLE PARK 5 SADIE COURT

NOBLE PARK 6 LANGOLD COURT

There’s never been a better time to make the most of this versatile & unique home. On a rectangular block of 589m2 (approx), you’ll have plenty of options available. Renovate and use the existing home as a base for a prosperous future. If you’re looking to get stuck into your first project, perhaps this is a prime opportunity to redevelop and build multiple dwellings (STCA). This home boasts 2 BDRs inside, one outside, dual living areas, an open kitchen plus an abundance of space at the rear.

This sturdy brick veneer home, set on the high side of this quiet court, is the ideal beginning or project for the renovator. With 3 good sized bedrooms, ducted heating and a large front and rear yard, all you need to do is roll up your sleeves, grab a paint brush and get to it! The location is so central, with buses, trains and major roads only metres away. If you’re looking for the next project to renovate or rebuild and reap the rewards, make this your choice.

METHOD

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 23rd May at 11am Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 90 Days. Sat 2:45 - 3:15pm Photo ID required Belinda Robbie 0414 335 696 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK NORTH 28 WIMPOLE STREET

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 30th May at 2pm $330,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. Sat 2 - 2:30pm Photo ID required Belinda Robbie 0414 335 696 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK 2-5/11 WALL STREET

Located in a booming development pocket of Noble Park North is this magnificent brick veneer home. Upon arrival be impressed by sheer size of the parcel of land on offer. Inside, buyers will be love the huge size lounge & dining, open hallway & large size BDRs with BIRs. There’s an extra benefit of a bungalow at the rear for an elder child or use as studio, work shop or for storage – lots of options here. With this blue chip parcel of land 655m2 (approx) – STCA add another dwelling.

Perfect for INVESTORS, YOUNG COUPLES OR RETIREES, you will find these impressive new townhomes situated so close to all central amenities. Walk to the shops & station. You could own one of these from as little as just $1 p/week. (Note: These figures are based on information as of May 2015 & the advice provided is general advice only. Investors should consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to their personal objectives, financial situation & needs.)

METHOD

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PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Tuesday 26th May at 5pm unless sold prior $400,000+ Sat 11 - 11:30am Photo ID required Chien Le 0403 342 809 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

From $330,000+ As advertised or by appointment Photo ID required Kush Chetri 0425 199 192 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK 390 Princes Highway 8710 0000 | KEYSBOROUGH 1/ 320 Cheltenham Road 8769 1888 PROUDLY SERVICING: Springvale • Endeavour Hills • Dingley • Waterways

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SPRINGVALE SOUTH 22 LUDWIG STREET

DANDENONG NORTH 23 WARATAH DRIVE

This very special family home is a perfect opportunity for 1st home buyers, investors and developers. Comprising of lounge, dining/kitchen and laundry plus heating in lounge and central evaporative cooling. Situated in a prime location where you have potential to extend, build another unit at the rear or build your dream home (all STCA). Step outside and enjoy the big backyard, carport, garage, workshop area, bonus of a water tank, shed & aviary.

Renovated and well designed for easy living, this home has it all. Sparkling floating timber floors, a modern and good sized kitchen with all of the bells & whistles that flows into the living, 3 zoned carpeted bedrooms plus a modern bathroom. Step outside to make the most of the undercover alfresco and enjoy the sunrise in your backyard while utilising the land size of 556m2 (approx). For room to move, quality finishes, space and an easy living lifestyle, make Waratah the one!

METHOD

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 9th May at 11am Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 30-90 Days Thurs 5:15 - 5:45pm & Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Jenny Sudra 0422 991 593 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

DANDENONG NORTH 215 OUTLOOK DRIVE Quietly positioned in the Rosewood Downs Estate, this home is perfect to live in or rent out... Perhaps you’re keen on utelising the 1014m2 (approx.) on offer where you can build / re-develop (STCA). Whichever way you view it, this home on a massive parcel of land is ripe for the picking & ready to be your next big move!

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 9th May at 12pm $450,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 60 Days Thurs 5:10 - 5:30pm & Sat 11:30 - 12pm Photo ID required Alex Abou-eid 0417 147 878 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

3a 1b 1c 1e Saturday 23rd May at 11:30am INSPECT As advertised or by appointment PRICE Contact Agent TERMS 10% Deposit. Balance 60/90 Days CONTACT Alex Abou-eid 0417 147 878 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

FREE APPRAISAL HOTLINE

8710 0000

NOBLE PARK NORTH 4 ROULSTON COURT

Step inside and know this will be home for years to come. You can entertain all night long in the L-shaped living with dining, each of the bedrooms are well sized, the bathroom is nice and spacious and boasts a spa bath plus you have plenty of room in both the front and rear yard. All in all, this is the complete package in such a prime location making it a dream come true! METHOD PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 9th May at 2pm Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. Thurs 4 - 4:20pm & Sat 1:30 - 2pm Photo ID required Mehmet Atesel 0419 333 553 Alex Abou-eid 0417 147 878 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK 390 Princes Highway 8710 0000 | KEYSBOROUGH 1/ 320 Cheltenham Road 8769 1888 PROUDLY SERVICING: Springvale • Endeavour Hills • Dingley • Waterways

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CLAYTON SOUTH 3 BOND STREET ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES! Sitting on approx. 600m2 of land this is the perfect platform to develop, start your investment portfolio or provides an ideal foundation to build your dream palace. Follow suit with the prudent investors who have subdivided and built 2 dwellings (S.T.C.A) and capitalize on a sure investment. Adding to the land is a charming and tremendously kept 2 bedroom home providing all the essentials making it easy to live in or rent out.

Auction: Sat 9th May @ 11:30am Inspect: Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 7986921

You’ll be surprised by the serenity being moments away from Clayton shops, restaurants, public transport and schools including Monash University. Don’t miss out on this rare offering and inspect today!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

NOBLE PARK 19 ARCADIA COURT RENOVATED DELIGHT In arguably one of Noble Park’s most prized courts, this solid brick veneer home provides tranquillity, is surrounded with good neighbours and is close vicinity to Kingsclere shops, Parkmore and local schools. Offering a stunning street faade, you’ll be pleased by the modern flair and natural light it provides. Comprising of: • Bright and spacious 3 Bedrooms with timber loorboards • Modern Kitchen equipped with gas cooking & stainless steel dishwasher • Adjoining Dining area with bay windows & split system air con • Spacious formal lounge room with gas heater • Tasteful, as new bathroom • Alfresco/pergola to provide outdoor living all year round • Double garage w/ in built bar (perfect man cave) • Low maintenance gardens front and back This is a must see. Don’t pass this chance up.

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

Ricky Nguyen 0420 956 239

GREAT BUY IN NOBLE PARK! The ever growing market in Noble Park offers another tremendous chance for the prudent buyer to invest in brilliant real estate. This desirable block measuring 588m2 (approx) offers huge potential in building and further development into multiple dwelling (STCA). The property comprise of: • 3 great sized bedrooms • Spacious Lounge • Kitchen & Meals area • Separate games/rumpus room in garage • Currently tenanted at $1608 per calender month on a month to month basis Whether you’re building your dream home or looking to subdivide, make this your wealth creator or retirement plan. In a high demand pocket that has seen massive growth in value over recent years, get in now before it rises even further. It’s an investment you can’t look past.

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

Auction: Sat 23rd May @ 12:30pm Inspect: Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 3800176

Harry Li 0414 216 699

NOBLE PARK 54 JOFFRE STREET

THE ULTIMATE FAMILY BEAUTY Located in a highly desirable pocket of Keysborough, this gorgeous residence suiting all home buyers offers wonderful living and a fresh lifestyle. Walk in and be amazed by the flexibility it offers, comprising of: • 4 bedrooms all with BIR (Master w/Full En-suite) • Light illed Formal lounge • Separate Rumpus & dining room creating extra space • New Stone Bench Kitchen w/stainless steel appliances • Extra study, oversized laundry, spacious yard • Carport and long driveway offering plenty of car accommodation Positioned in a quiet court, with schools and shops just within a few minutes, you will be delighted by the serenity being only moments away from Parkmore Shopping Centre, buses, schools and easy access to major freeways. Get your foot in the door before it’s too late!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

Auction: Sat 9th May @ 1:30pm Inspect: Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 7983417

Allen Pang 0433 545 971

KEYSBOROUGH 4 MULGOA COURT

Auction: Sat 23rd May @ 1:30pm Inspect: Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 8064675

Harry Li 0414 216 699 Shane Ah-Kan 0433 301 502

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New Listing

Keysborough 19 Oakwood Drive 3

Substantially-sized and comfortable living area

Heating and air-conditioning

Generous, tiled dining space with large windows

Covered entertainer-s patio and minimal-maintenance

Well-appointed timber kitchen with plentiful cabinetry and bench space

courtyard with no need for a mower! n

External awnings, shed, carport and off-street parking,

1st floor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 robed bedrooms, separate toilet and family

this is an exciting opportunity awaiting an intelligent owner-

bathroom, ground-level powder room

occupier, renovator or investor

Shop 13 Narelle Dr, Aspendale Gardens S/C VIC 3195

03 8586 6411

Auction 30 May 2:00pm Price Guide $360,000 + Inspect Sat 1:30pm

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

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Keysborough 405 Chandler Road 3 n

608 m

Brick veneer residence set on a large block in central

Keysborough

Excellent opportunity for redevelopment (STCA) or renovation

Large family room & functional kitchen/meals area

Three bedrooms, full family bathroom, laundry and toilet

Huge yard with shed+ single car carport with room for

Offers incredible buying power for the budding investor or developer

additional parking

Situated in close proximity to local amenities, schools, parklands, major arterials and public transport

Auction 16 May 12:30pm Price Guide $399K-$439K Inspect Sat 11:00am

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

Keysborough 5 Akita Court 4

640 m

Generous formal lounge and dining area with plush carpet

Huge family and meals space opening to entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deck with built-in BBQ

and full ensuite n

Contemporary kitchen resplendent with feature glass splashbacks, modern surfaces with breakfast bar along with quality stainless-steel appliances Shop 13 Narelle Dr, Aspendale Gardens S/C VIC 3195

Large master bedroom complemented with a walk-in robe Three robed bedrooms serviced by a spotless family bathroom and separate W.C

Ducted heating, air-conditioning, an abundance of storage plus laundry with external access 03 8586 6411

Auction 23 May 3:30pm Price Guide $470K-$517K Inspect Sat 12:00pm

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

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ENDEAVOUR HILLS Deceptively large inside and out, this well-presented four bedroom, two bathroom family residence is sure to impress with its generous dimensions and land size. Great accommodation is provided with two large living areas one with direct access to an expansive covered entertaining area and zoned bedrooms including private front master suite serviced by walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Complemented by ducted heating, evaporative cooling, four car garage and located close to shopping centre, schools, parklands, transport and freeways, this spacious home will delight.

POSTCODE

3802

BARRY PLANT, ROWVILLE, 9753 2828 DEXTER WIJESINGHE, 0411 221 819 OR ANTHONY JOHNSON, 0412 586 283 5 AVENEL PLACE SALE BY SET DATE: TUESDAY, 6 JUNE, 6PM (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) PRICE: $410,000 PLUS INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT

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Noble Park 27 Agnes Street 3 n n

Keysborough 8 Waitara Avenue 2

Multi Development Potential STCA Calling out to all investors and developers Situated in the prime pocket of Noble Park is this 3 bedroom brick home Spacious lounge, separate dining and kitchen with gas appliances

691.9 m

Auction 30 May 11:00am

Price Guide $440K- $480K n

Inspect Sat 1:00pm

Shop 13 Narelle Dr, Aspendale Gardens S/C VIC 3195

Laura Voinea 0435 921 730

03 8586 6411

Stunning character property located in a premier position Zoned living areas, timber laminate/tiled floors, striking floor to ceiling windows Three bedrooms – (master with ensuite), family bathroom + sunroom Heating & Cooling

553 m

Auction 31 May 11:00am Price Guide $420K-$460K Inspect Sat 12:00pm

Laura Voinea 0435 921 730

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Raine&Horne Springvale

9548 4011

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2 Ellen Street, Springvale 4A 2B 1C

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Behind this greenery garden is this large Bv house and Situated in one of most prefer location of Springvale. Within walking distance to new Springvale Station, shopping centre, schools and bus stop. Boasting 3 bedrooms; 2 kitchen areas with stainless steel appliances and large dining area; cooling system, gas log heater, 2 showers, 2 toilets; garage converted into a workshop and 4th bedroom; huge covered entertaining area and carport.

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2A Vale Street, Bentleigh

Auction

2 Valepark Close, Noble Park North Selling

Sat 9th of May At 2.00pm

3A 1B 2C

This architecturally designed masterpiece showcases an elegant blend of European and English grandeur. Tastefully finished throughout and displaying a spacious contemporary layout, it offers the complete package with 2 living areas, 4 ensuites, kitchen with granite benchtop & s/steel appliances, a single garage plus a car space. This home is located in the greenest part of Bentleigh & so close to Sacred Heart College, St Pauls Primary School, Patterson train station.

View Tue&Thu: 4.30-5pm Sat: 1.30-2.00pm

This well presented 3 bedrooms BV home has big lounge & all gas appliances. Features double carport & plenty carpark spaces, big garden shed & large pergola at rear, neat and nice garden. This home is situated in close proximity from Waverly Gardens Shopping Centre, Monash/Eastlink freeway and a short walk to bus stop, Silverton Primary, Carwatha Prim/Secondary school. It is ideally suited as a great family home or investment property.

2/74 Virginia Street, Springvale

Selling

5 Callistemon Ave, Keysborough

Selling

This young, low maintenance 3 bedrooms unit claims no Body Corp fee and one of only two on a block. Within a short walk to Springvale train station, school and Springvale shopping centre. Comprising:3 Bedrooms all with BIRs; Open plan kitchen adjoining to dining and large living area; Central ducted heating, split air conditioner, vertical blinds, aluminium windows and brick lock up garage

Agent Daniel Nguyen 0488 818 918

This immaculate and affordable BV home situated closed to Parkmore SC, school, indoor sporting centre; public transport. Offers: 3 brs, BIRs, master br has FES; updated kitchen; gas appliances; large meals area. Extra: gas heater, central ducted heating, evaporative cooling system, internal walls freshly painted, huge cover outdoor sitting area with room to accommodate extra car or boat, carport and spacious garden.

View Thur: 4.00-4.30pm Sat: 1.45-2.15pm

4A 4B 1C

3A 1B 1C

Agent Daniel Nguyen 0488 818 918 George Urosevic 0400 673 566

3A 2B 1C

View Sat: 12-12.30pm Agent Kennedy Do 0419 003 969

Agent Daniel Nguyen 0488 818 918 Kennedy Do 0419 003 969

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1 Owner, 6 Offices All working hard for you. Dear home owners, on your plan to put your property on lease or sale, don’t hasten to sign any relating contracts. Speak with us today. • Our service is professional, wholehearted and truthful • Ask us for a free appraisal on your property • In regards to procedures, we have professional lawyers disposed to care for your section 32. And won’t claim any fees if your property sale is unsuccessful.

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55 Bundeena Keysborough

1/1 Edmond st Springvale

312 Corrigan Keysborough

449 Springvale rd Springvale

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Sold within 2 weeks 1 Toongabbie Keysborough

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42 Union Grove Springvale

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Sold within 4 weeks Judy Thanh Truc - 0432 898 898

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MORE properties! For Sale & For Lease Judy Thanh Truc - 0432 898 898 LJ Hooker Glen Waverley 265a Springvale Road Glen Waverley 03 8588 5288 @ glenwaverley@ljh.com.au LJ Hooker Keysborough 2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough (facing Cheltenham Rd) 03 9701 8188 @ keysborough@ljh.com.au

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LJ Hooker Box Hill 953 Whitehorse Road Box Hill 03 9939 3999 @ boxhill@ljh.com.au LJ Hooker Mount Waverley 2 Hamilton Place, Mount Waverley 03 9830 8889 @ mountwaverley@ljh.com.au

Judy Thanh Truc - 0432 898 898

Vacancy for Property Manager Welcome to LJ Hooker Keysborough, Burwood and Mount Waverley Office, On expansion of business we are looking property manager for 3 new offices. Property Manager Job Duties: • Establishes rental rate by surveying local rental rates; calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes, and profit goals. • Attracts tenants by advertising vacancies; obtaining referrals from current tenants; explaining advantages of location and services; showing units. • Contracts with tenants by negotiating leases; collecting security deposit. • Accomplishes financial objectives by collecting rents; paying bills; forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action. • Maintains property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; enforcing rules of occupancy; inspecting vacant units and completing repairs; planning renovations; contracting with landscaping and snow removal services • Maintains building systems by contracting for maintenance services; supervising repairs. • Secures property by contracting with security patrol service; installing and maintaining security devices; establishing and enforcing precautionary policies and procedures; responding to emergencies. • Enforces occupancy policies and procedures by confronting violators. • Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. • Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. • Salary $54,000 pa + Bonus. Salary increases each year dependent on performance.

judyt.glenwaverley@ljh.com.au LJ Hooker Glen Waverley 8588 5288 LJ Hooker Doncaster Suite 4/857-859 Doncaster Rd Doncaster 03 9855 8889 @ doncaster@ljh.com.au LJ Hooker Burwood 4/4 Burwood Highway Burwood 03 9889 8889 @ burwood@ljh.com.au

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Keysborough 21 Burraneer Drive

Glen Waverley 2/8 Hammence Street

Located in one of Keysborough most desired location, this neat and tidy single level home sits on a 520m2 approx. Auction P.O.A. 01/05/2015 5:30PM View 01/05/2015 5:00Pm-5:30PM

Secure, spacious and in the Glen Waverley school zone, this beautifully presented 4+1 bedrooms, 4 toilets, 3 baths, street front residence is opulent with its spaces high quality finishes. Private Sale P.O.A.

Kim Le 0468 939 898 Emma Tuyet 0468 923 898

Ken Chen 0411 964 898 Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898

2/43-47 Fiveways Blvd 03 9701 8188

265A Springvale Road

Dandenong 69-71 McCrae Street

Luxury Apartment

1.5

A private Balcony, This luxury apartment offers everything you are looking for. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bedroom apartment are available, this rare opportunity is a great and secure home or investment. There are 34 Apartments available.

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Doncaster East 9 Toinette Court

Mount Waverley 131 Lawrence Road

Uniquely designed and tailored for those who expect only sheer brilliance, this elegant FrenchChateau masterpiece takes the traditional approach. Private Sale P.O.A.

Classic house at the corner block next to the quiet court, surrounding by a high brick wall, this house offers all features of entertainment including a grand lounge next to the Dinning room. Private Sale P.O.A.

Vincent Yap 0411 709 898 Judy Thanh truc 0432 898 898

Danny The Hung 0411 699 898 Vincent Nguyen 0411 982 898

953 Whitehouse Road

2/43-47 Fiveways Blvd

Yarra Junction 110 Lowes Road

Docklands U320 /2 Newquay Promenade

Upper Ferntree Gully 33 Old Belgrave Road

Wheelers Hill 102 Lum Road

A fantastic opportunity is available now to secure this picturesque prime Yarra Valley farm land of approximately 75,400m2.

Priceless property; this great property offers one bedroom, living area with kitchen and balcony spacious apartment with full facilities.

This beautiful fully renovated weatherboard home is perfectly situated in between the towns and train stations of both Upper Ferntree Gully and Upwey.

Perfectly located on The Golden Mile of Wheelers Hill, this is a golden opportunity to own this fully renovated family home on the golden mile.

Private Sale $450,000+

Private Sale P.O.A.

Vincent Yap 0411 709 898 Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898

Private Sale P.O.A.

Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898

Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898 Thien Ly 0411 872 898

Ken Chen 0411 964 898 Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898

953 Whitehouse Road

265A Springvale Road

Suite 4/857-859 Doncaster Road

265A Springvale Road

Private Sale P.O.A.

By any standard exemplary apartment living; a central Dandenong address, generously sized living spaces, a large central communal courtyard.

1.5

Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898 Nuria Jewell 0411 726 898 LJ Hooker Glen Waverley 265A Springvale Road

Deveton 1/1 Blossom Drive

Burwood 4 Murra Street

Mentone 209/144 Collins Street

Noble Park 32/473-475 Princes Hwy

This 2 bedrooms recently renovated unit offer: Master bedroom with walk-in-robe and full en-suite;Good size bed room2 with BIR;2 bathrooms and 2 toilets;Floor board throughout. Private Sale P.O.A.

This light filled, double storey home boasts elegant design and quality craftsmanship. With open plan living this contemporary home.

This boutique apartment is fantastically situated in a peaceful street of Mentone, within an easy stroll to all your common services and amenities.

This second floor apartment is a superb lifestyle acquisition offering generous space, a delightful outlook and excellent location with almost brand new conditions (approximately 1 year old).

Private Sale P.O.A.

Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898 Jennifer Thuy Duong 0468 949 898

Ken Chen 0411 964 898 Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898

Thien Ly 0411 872 898 Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898

Kim le 0468 939 898 Emma Tuyet 0468 923 898

265A Springvale Road

Suite 4/857-859 Doncaster Road

2/43-47 Fiveways Blvd

LJ Hooker Glen Waverley 8588 5288 DJ

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140 Paperbark Street Doveton FANTASTIC FIRST HOME OR DEVELOPMENT SITE (STP) Immaculate 3 bed home set on elevated corner block of 660m2 with great views. Existing home is freshly painted and includes all gas appliances and polished hardwood loors. Ideal dual occupancy site or potential 3 unit site (STP). Great location opposite parkland and close to schools, shops & transport. Live in now & develop later.

32 James Street Dandenong BLUE CHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 9th May at 11am 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $320,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Neil Butler 0411 637 088

9 Belfort Street Dandenong MAGNIFICENT 937m2 BLOCK WITH FANTASTIC POTENTIAL Close to station, shops & transport this wide frontage (17.5m) block is ideal for 2 large homes or would suit a multi-unit development (STP). Added bonus of two 3 bedroom homes which can be let separately. Potential rental of $500 per week ($26,000p.a). Excellent income while waiting for planning permit. Great opportunity in rapidly changing area. Buy now & capitalize later. Genuine seller, so DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS!

This 674m2 corner block in Residential growth one (high Density) has potential for units, townhouses or an apartment complex (STP). Only minutes walk to schools, market, shops & CBD. Original brick home features large lounge, separate dining & 3 bedrooms with hardwood loors throughout. Garage at rear on large block. Rent out prior to develop or renovate, live in or build your dream home on the fringe or Dandenong. Melbourne’s 2nd city. Huge potential here.

Sat 16th May at 11am 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $550,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 16th May at 2pm 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $320,000+ Saturday 12-12.30pm Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

41 Marie Street Doveton BIG BLOCK, BIG POTENTIAL Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 16th May at 12pm 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $500,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 2-2.30pm Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

764m2 of pure potential & value! Existing home comprises 3 spacious bedrooms, ducted heating, gas appliances, polished loor boards, separate kitchen with marble benchtops. Single lock up garage, single carport & bungalow. Close to transport, shops & schools, Currently let at $1,191pcm with vacant possession available. Don’t miss this.

91 Boyd Street Dandenong North

47 Lesdon Avenue Cranbourne

FANTASTIC 1ST HOME OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

FAMILY HOME WITH AMAZING POTENTIAL!

Solid 3 bed BV in need of renovation and set on a rectangular block of approx 560m2. Features all gas appliances, hardwood looring & lots of potential. Site also has potential for dual occupancy development(STP). Close to all facilities including bus, schools & shopping centre. Terriic opportunity here!

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 23rd May at 1pm 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $330,000+ Saturday 3-3.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

In the sought after Rangebank Estate close to schools, childcare, shops, doctors & public transport is this excellent opportunity. On a large 625sqm block & suiting home buyers, families & investors. The home features 3brs+study, ensuite to master, d/heating, a/c, lounge with coonara, renovated kitchen with updated appliances, family bathroom, rear access to dble garage & a fantastic outdoor area for entertaining. Large families, tradies & those with cars, boats, trailers or caravans will love the extra space this excellent home offers.

Fixed Date Sale:19th May at 6pm Price Inspect Agent

$300,000+ Thursday 5-5.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

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Shop 1, 11 Langhorne Street, Dandenong

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Hall & Partners WHEELERS HILL 2 Itale Court AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

DANDENONG NORTH 1 Tooronga Street YOUR WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED! A most desirable location complemented with an outstanding timeless design for your family to reside in. An in-ground pool just an obvious part of the prestigious location. Comprising a formal lounge with cathedral ceilings, separate dining and a meals area adjoining a functional kitchen. Master bedroom downstairs with ensuite, 2 large bedrooms upstairs plus a generous open living area with potential to create an additional bedroom/study. OPEN THE FRONT DOOR AND YOU WILL JUST LOVE IT!

Auction: Saturday 9th May at 12pm Inspect: Saturday from 11:30am Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 82 James Cook Drive AUCTION

PRESENTATION, POSITION, POTENTIAL Prepare to be captivated by this stylish family residence in Dandenong North on a corner block of land. Close to schools, transport, freeways,TAFE, Oasis YMCA and much more. Offering 3 large bedrooms with built in robes, a bright lounge and dining area with polished floor boards, a gourmet kitchen equipped with quality appliances and lots of cabinets.The home has everything a modern family needs. Other features include a huge pergola with built in BBQ, hot plates, wood heater and second toilet, an entertaining zone that is a great space for gatherings with friends and family. Ducted heating, two air conditioners, private back yard, landscaped gardens and a double garage. Ask for an inspection today!!

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

Auction: Saturday 9th May at 12pm Inspect: Saturday from 11:30am Contact: Irene Athansiadis 0407 315 911 Adrian Hall 0417 123 820

DOVETON 11 Ash Street IMMACULATE CONDITION IN A GREAT LOCATION Your search stops here at this very well presented home which offers you comfort and great accommodation for you and your family. The home offers: •3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Living Areas,3 Car Accommodation • Polished Floor Boards • Gas Ducted Heating • Air conditioning • Solar power panels • Entertainment area at the rear • Good sized backyard • Secured fence front yard Close to Dandenong, Close to Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, Easy access to the Freeway

A HIDDEN SURPRISE Your chance to buy this fully renovated family home on 585sq m2 approx Brand new kitchen and bathroom with huge spa 2 double bedrooms Spacious living and entertaining areas with split system air conditioning Great investment or 1st home buyer opportunity Added potential of building a unit in the rear STCA For further info please contact, Barry Feldman 0410 448277

Auction: Saturday 23rd May at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12:30pm Contact: Alex Simule 0412 889 173

Auction: Saturday 23rd May at 3pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1:30pm Contact: Barry Feldman 0410 448 277

DOVETON 5 Nigra Street NEW LISTING

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DANDENONG NORTH 41 Mollison Street START HERE! Extra bright and spacious 3 bedroom home with fresh paintwork and polished timber floorsWelcome aboard! Comes with gas cooking and hot water, ducted gas heating plus a separate space heater in the lounge. Expansive back yard (land approx. 577m2) with a single garage and shed. A wise choice of location too with close proximity to the new Doveton Collage, Doveton Pool in the Park, park, Bus Transport, local shops and right on the door step of Dandenong. Can be sold vacant possession or with caring tenants who keep the place like new! Your move!

CORNER BLOCK IN DANDENONG NORTH! A wonderful home located on a corner block position situated on land approx. 591m2. All great features include; *3 bedrooms with built in robes *3rd bedroom with extended sunroom *Floorboards plus tiles to wet areas *Kitchen with butler’s pantry, gas cooking & dishwasher *Ducted heating and air-conditioning *Garden Shed Don’t miss your opportunity to secure yourself this fantastic home!

For Sale: $330,000 Plus Inspect: Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm Saturday 10:30-11:00am Contact: Tim Retallack 0419 391 804

Auction: Saturday 16th May at 1pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 10 Plumpton Court

SALE NOW OR AUCTION

DANDENONG NORTH 6 Searle Court PERFECT 5 BEDROOM HOME FOR YOUR FAMILY! Take possession of this double story family home before its sold! Surrounded by quality homes and located in a great part of Endeavour Hills, this will make for a very comfortable place to call home.This beautiful house comprises:5 Bedrooms with BIR, 2 bathrooms including ensuite, 3 carpeted living areas, 6 car parking (3 under cover), Kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, Cooling system, Ducted heating & Security alarm. An extra-large backyard with a covered pergola results in so much room for your kids to play or to entertain family and friends. All of the above just walking distance to Schools, Public Transport, Shops and easy access to freeway.

THE BUCK STOPS HERE! When it comes to style and presentation look no further than this gorgeous quality home. This wonderful property includes a breathtaking outdoor entertaining area with a kitchen and pull down blinds.This will suit any occasion! Offering 3 bedrooms, master with full ensuite and bedrooms 2 and 3 with built in robes, a second bathroom and 2 living areas. Also including a contemporary kitchen with gas cooking, oven, separate dining area, ducted heating and a double garage. Nestled in a quiet court location this is a beautiful place to call home.

For Sale: Buyers over $565,000 Inspect: Saturday 1-1:30pm Contact: Alex Simule 0412 889 173

For Sale: $480,000 Plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580

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DANDENONG NORTH The new owner will be able to spoil themselves with all the comforts they deserve in this immaculately presented family home which will suit the fussiest of buyers. This divine home has been maintained to the highest standard and features three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, has quality fixtures and fittings and floor to ceiling tiles plus there is also a powder room.

POSTCODE

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The spacious lounge room overlooks the formal dining area which leads to the sunny kitchen which has gas appliances and a dishwasher. Sliding doors from dining area lead out to a private garden paradise with perfectly landscaped gardens, paved entertaining area and good sized shed. Other fantastic extras include ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, ducted vacuum, alarm system, high quality timber flooring, solar panels, spa bath, sprinkler system, intercom, internal access from garage, the list goes on.

“GRanD VUE”

a Quality Country Homestead! Peaceful & private, this impressive residence comprises a completely renovated, extended & modernised homestead built with careful attention to detail, comfort & design. Features:- Impressive entrance hall, 9 & 10ft ceilings, soaring French doors, solid fuel heating with stone mantles & zoned ducted heating / cooling. Stunning Craftsman built kitchen - Granite stone, Falcon stove & more; 4BR’s (opulent ensuite & WIR) + Studio/5th BR + Fully itted ofice; ~40sq URL; 5 Star Energy Rating; 5.76Acre Lifestyle retreat. Just 1hr to Melbourne.

BARRY PLANT, DANDENONG, 9706 7455 CONTACT SILVANA LAKIC, 0412 241 888 4 DANE COURT PRICE: $445,000 PLUS

$790,000 Plus buyers internet iD: WG3460 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT

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WARNEET 9 CORANDIRK STREET

43 Semaphore Street, Coronet Bay

SENSATIONAL COUNTRY STYLE HOMESTEAD Serious vendors are offering their quality home for sale, either NOW or at AUCTION, but it will be sold. Solid Brick - A hand built South Australian Limestone 4 bedroom up market, open plan and open space throughout. Concertina timber doors open to a fabulous outdoor alfresco BBQ meals area and function area. There is a superb hostess kitchen with a massive amount of cupboards and a large stainless steel cooking range, a large wood heater. 2 bathrooms 4 bedrooms. A double lock up garage with a drive through for a trailer or boat. A manicured front yard and north facing sitting spot. Beautifully fenced private and secure. Inspection highly recommended. Its stunning modern living and a white glove inspection. ADDRESS: 43 Semaphore Street, Coronet Bay AUCTION: Saturday 30th May at 12 noon on site INSPECT: Sunday 3rd May at 1 to 1:30pm, Saturday 9th, 16th & 23rd at 12 to 12:30pm or by appointment AGENT: Lynn Pendergast 0458 780 023 Alex Scott & Staff Grantville 5678 8433

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BEST ALLOTMENTS EVER OFFERED IN TRAFALGAR Across the bridge at the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges In an exclusive CUL-DE SAC.

SOLD

Grantville - 5678 8433 1505 Bass Highway

ALEXSCOTT.COM.AU

3 BDRM CLOSE TO WATER 1182703-CG18-15

CONSTRUCTION HAS COMMENCED (JANUARY 2015), WITH SETTLEMENT ANTICIPATED JUNE/JULY 2015!

3 bdrm B/V with a tiled roof. Master bdrm has an ensuite & W.I.R & remaining 2 bdrms have B.I.R. Modern kitchen and a spacious lounge room. 2 split systems. Dbl steel garage, tool shed all on a large 800sqm allotment. 3 min walk to beach. FOR SALE $365,000 plus Contact Ray Wilkinson 0417 515 649

Lang Lang 35a Westernport Road - 5997 5599

1182995

FIFTEEN FABULOUS ACRES

SOLD

LOCATED OFF SCHOOL ROAD ENTER VIA CROSS STREET

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5633 1666 1/87 Princess Highway, Trafalgar Joe 04180488 594 024 141172 PeterGunn Heathcote www.johnkerr.com.au www.johnkerr.com.au

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1515 McDonalds Track, Thorpdale • 15 outstanding acres (approx.) situated in the Thorpdale region • 3 bedrooms plus study, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas • Master and second bedrooms both with en-suite’s and built in robes, third bedroom and study with built in robes • Functional laminate kitchen consists of gas hotplates, electric wall oven, dishwasher and butler’s pantry • Land comprises well fenced paddocks, including shelter belts and water troughs for stock • Stock yards and loading race easily accessible from front paddock • 5 bay machinery shed plus other various shedding throughout • An opportunity not to be missed!

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Dandenong Central

1/86 SCoTT STreeT

A PIECE OF YESTERYEAR!

This delightful 2/3 bedroom home is a piece of history from early Dandenong. As such, the bedrooms are large and one even has a feature corner fire place. There are feature ceiling roses, an up to date kitchen and a renovated bathroom for modern living. There is a second feature fire place in the meals area. The front picket fence provides a secure yard for the dog or kids and there is a private rear yard with access to the lock up garage. This property is a stand out piece of heritage that should not be overlooked! AN AWESOME ALTERNATIVE!

8 SaroNa STreeT

THREE BEDROOMS, STUDY & TWO LIVING AREAS!

Cosy family home nestled in a quiet location yet within a short walk to the Dandenong Market, Plaza and CBD. It features spacious lounge, large bedrooms, tastefully renovated kitchen and bathroom, ducted heatingm quality window furnishings, polished floor boards, undercover entertainment area and single garage leading to a carport. COMFORT & SPACE!

auCTioN: Saturday, 23rd May, 2015 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPeN: Wed 3:45pm to 4:15pm & Sat 12:30pm to 1:00pm

For Sale: $470,000 to $510,000 oPeN: Tues 4:00pm to 4:30pm & Sat 1:30pm to 2:00pm

Doveton

Dandenong

Hallam

LARGE BLOCK - GOOD TENANTS

CORNER SITE!

FULL OF NATURAL LIGHT!

TOP INVESTMENT!

106 Paperbark Street

1/17 Grant Street

Over 600m2 of land with a low maintenance home with good tenants who have another ten months to run on their current tenancy agreement. The kitchen has floating floors, gas cooking and dishwasher while the bathroom has been updated. Ideal redevelopment site (STCA). HARD TO FIND PROPERTY - AVAILABLE NOW!

2/2 Peter Court

1/56 Charles avenue

What an opportunity! This 1950's style three bedroom timber home will suit the first home buyers with renovation skills OR the builder/developer wanting a multi unit site (STCA). Walk to the City centre and Schools in minutes! IMPROVE YOUR LOT!

Fantastic near new two bedroom rear unit close to all facilities. Well designed with open plan living, a large focal point kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a large bathroom. Also includes ducted heating, lock up garage, private courtyard and only two on the block. Handy to shops, public transport, schools and more.!

Modern three bedroom unit with built in robes, showcase kitchen with dishwasher and rangehood, polished hardwood floors and split system air conditioner. Large timber decking, lock up carport plus additional car space. Walk to Schools and shops with Freeway access only minutes away. Tenanted at $360.00 per week.

Dandenong

3 BUILDER INCENTIVE PACKAGES AVAIL

THIS ONE REALY HITS THE SPOT!

POSITION PLUS!

VALUE FOR MONEY - PRICE REDUCED!

For Sale: $290,000 to $320,000 oPeN: Tues 3:00-3:30pm & Sat 2:00-2:30pm

For Sale: $330,000 to $360,000 oPeN: Thurs 4:30-5:00pm & Sat 11:15-11:45am

For Sale: $345,000 to $359,000 oPeN: Tues 4:00-4:30pm & Sat 11:15-11:45am

For Sale: $325,000 to $350,000 oPeN: Tues 5:00-5:30pm & Sat 2:30-3:00pm

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8-12 Stanley Street

2/19 olive Street

3/61 Herbert Street

1/2-4 leonard Street

Sherwood Apartments comprises 6 x 1 bedroom - 1 bathroom apartments and 12 x 2 bedroom - 2 bathroom apartments within two separate buildings divided by car parking space. These spacious, apartments will feature abundant natural light, high quality fittings and be finished to the highest standard.

Superbly presented two bedroom freestanding unit in the heart of Central Dandenong. Bright, sunny lounge with ceiling fan, a kitchen with a massive amount of cupboard space plus wall oven, gas hot plates and range hood. The meals area has direct access to the neat and tidy rear yard that has side access to the lock up garage.

Spacious villa unit just five minutes walk from the Dandenong CBD offers a large lounge, spacious modern kitchen, dining area, two bedrooms with mirrored built in robes and separate laundry. The large backyard can be accessed from the laundry and the lock up garage. Features gas appliances, ducted heating and much more!

Walk to Dandenong Tafe and Hospital form this unit featuring a formal lounge, dining off the modern kitchen, two spacious bedrooms with built in robes, full bathroom, separate laundry, ducted heating, air conditioning, dishwasher, gas cooking, gas hot water, polished floors, large single garage and private backyard.

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1 & 2/9 Marie Street

For Sale: $324,950 oPeN: Wed 4:30-5:00pm & Sat 10:30-11:00am

1/79 Cleeland Street

With two units on the one block and 733m2 of land, this is a great opportunity not to be missed. The front unit has two bedrooms with built in robes, polished floors, gas cooking and heating, air conditioning and ceiling fan in the lounge. Unit 2 has one bedroom with built in robes, gas cooking, polished floors and a huge backyard.

For Sale: $370,000 to $390,000 oPeN: Wed 4:30-5:00pm & Sat 11:00-11:30am

For Sale: $295,000 plus buyers oPeN: Thurs 4:30-5:00pm & Sat 12:00-12:30pm

3/18 Hutton Street

Cosy front unit located within a short walk to Dandenong Market, Plaza, hospital and Dandenong High School plus a bus stop is at your front door step. Features two spacious bedrooms with built in robes, large formal lounge, kitchen/meals area, gas heating and cooking, ceiling fans, air conditioning, neat rear yard and a carport.

For Sale: $270,000 to $290,000 oPeN: Wed 4:30-5:00pm & Sat 11:30-12:00pm

For Sale: $285,000 plus buyers oPeN: Thurs 5:30-6:00pm & Sat 12:45-1:15pm

14/16-18 Close avenue

This hard to come by two bedroom ground floor rear flat with rear car park is only a couple of minutes walk to Dandenong Central with all its shops, offices and transport hub including the Dandenong Market and Plaza. Currently tenanted at almost 6% return or available with Vacant Possession in June.

For Sale: $200,000 to $220,000 oPeN: Wed 3:00-3:30pm & Sat 1:15-1:45pm

Opportunity to buy neat home in the heart of the city. Boasting a $250.00 per week rental return, it features two spacious bedrooms with built in robes, meals area off renovated kitchen, a combined bathroom/laundry, separate toilet and car space. Walking distance to the CBD and many other facilities.

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DANDENONG NORTH Located in the highly sought after Rosewood Downs Estate, this home offers quality and space for the most fastidious buyer. As visitors step inside the double front doors into the spacious hallway entrance they will certainly be impressed by the sheer elegance and beauty of this home.

POSTCODE

3175

DEL REAL ESTATE, DANDENONG, 9792 3340 NEB DELIBASIC, 0411 332 467 OR LAVINIA VARGA, 0434 398 943 1 DORSET ROAD INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT PRICE: ON APPLICATION

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BENTLEIGH Walking through the property they will be astonished by the meticulous presentation and array of great features including high ceilings and lacquered woodwork throughout. With four spacious bedrooms, master bedroom with full ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, remaining bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, formal lounge and dining area and separate family area, the family will not be short of space. The kitchen will certainly astound with its high quality timber finish and great quantity of bench space. Other features of this magnificent property include its double lock-up garage with remote access, roller-shutters around the home, ducted vacuum, water tank and a magnificent outdoor undercover entertainment area to enjoy with family and friends during those hot summer months. This home has been made to suit any family.

This architecturally designed masterpiece showcases an elegant blend of European and English grandeur. A once in a lifetime opportunity, this family residence is now on the market for the first time. Tastefully finished throughout and displaying a spacious contemporary layout, it offers the complete package with two separate living areas, high ceilings on both levels, four bedrooms, a modern kitchen with granite benchtop and stainless steel appliances, four en suite bathrooms, a single car garage plus a car space. It provides a superb living environment with a great outdoor entertaining area. This home is located in the greenest part of Bentleigh, in a quiet street that is close to Sacred Heart College, St Pauls Primary School, Patterson train station, the bus stop and nearby Bentleigh shops.

POSTCODE

3204

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BRAND NEW HOMES FROM $315,000 CONSTRUCTION COMMENCED – LAST CHANCE FOR MAXIMUM STAMP DUTY SAVINGS Cranbourne’s newest masterplanned development has launched its ﬁnal Stage 5 release of contemporary villas and terraces. Close to the evolving town centre of Cranbourne, Fairway Park offers affordable, low maintenance estate living with everything you could ask for. Filled with all the luxury inclusions you’d expect in a prestigious development, these striking two and three bedroom homes have been keenly sought by ﬁrst home buyers, downsizers and investors alike. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

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NEW HOME & LAND

CLYDEVALE UNFOLDS AS THE PLACE TO LIVE IN CLYDE NORTH Unprecedented land sales and perfect positioning see Abiwood’s Clydevale estate leading the charge in the developing suburb of Clyde North as it becomes the popular new location for homebuyers in Melbourne’s south east. More than 180 blocks of land have been snapped up since the development’s launch in December 2014 as buyers have recognized the perfect combination of lifestyle and location Clydevale offers, making it the ideal new community to call home. Searching for the ideal home to complement a block of land can be a daunting process for first or second homebuyers which is why Clydevale will house a generous and innovative 42 home display village boasting all the latest designs from many of Melbourne’s best builders, set to open in 2016. Abiwood’s Clydevale incorporates three precinct areas, the Azure Precinct, Magenta Precinct and the soon to be released Auburn Precinct - and is a dominating presence with a total area covering an impressive 80 hectares of Clyde North. Construction has already commenced on the first stages of the Clydevale Azure Precinct, including the future display village area. An outdoors life is encouraged at Clydevale - with more than 12 hectares dedicated to parks, gardens, waterways and

beautifully landscaped open space. Parks, ponds and playgrounds will delight the children while kilometers of walking and bike tracks provide for inspiring outdoor exercise and adventure. A quality early education centre and an indoor swimming centre will add to the lifestyle. Importantly, Clydevale’s justreleased Magenta Precinct includes the new Clyde North

Primary School and sports fields. Perfectly positioned just 10 minutes from Berwick, 45 minutes from the CBD and a leisurely drive from Phillip Island, Clydevale has the best of all worlds. Residents will live within walking distance of new regional shopping centres and the new Clyde North Town Centre on Hardys Rd, and close to plenty of established amenities - including

a host of excellent schools, tertiary education options and Casey Fields sporting facilities. Clydevale is another signature project developed by Melbournebased developer Abiwood which is committed to creating vibrant, connected and sustainable communities - places where people can enjoy their homes, their neighborhoods and their life. Whether a young couple

searching for their first home, a family seeking more space or someone who’s looking for a whole new lifestyle to enjoy, it’s all here at Clydevale. The Clydevale sales office is open from noon to 5pm every day at 660 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, corner Hardys Road, Clyde North. For more information phone Clydevale sales agent Daniel Begley on 0478 487 454 or visit www.clydevaleliving.com.au.

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NEW HOME & LAND

COLLECTION IN THE ARENA The successful AVJennings community Arena at Officer is coming to a close with the final townhome currently under construction and due for completion in the next few months. It is the recent, overwhelming success of the AVJennings townhome product at Arena that saw the final 10 homes released for sale. The Chelsea Collection townhomes are the final properties at Arena and all have superior frontage on to Heatherbrae Reserve. The two-storey, three-bedroom homes have been carefully

designed to maximise light and comfort in a practical and contemporary style. Each home also includes stainless steel appliances, a separate laundry, built-in wardrobes to all bedrooms, garage with remote controlled door and access to recycled water and the National Broadband Network. Besides the thoughtful design and desirable natural surrounds, residents of Arena can enjoy the convenience of their own shopping village on the corner of Cardinia Road and Princes Highway. The village, which is already

a hub for residents, has a Woolworths supermarket, Arena Café, Reject Shop, takeaway food outlets and beautician, and with the addition of a McDonalds at the corner, there’s something for the whole family! According to AVJennings Victoria State General Manager Peter Vlitas, as well as its location, part of Arena’s appeal is that almost one quarter of the estate is dedicated to parklands, sports fields, playgrounds and wetlands. “Arena at Officer is a thriving, vibrant community, so it’s little wonder that buyers have been quick to see the value in properties here,” Mr Vlitas said.

The Chelsea Townhome collection is available for purchase and priced from $375,000. With only 10 homes remaining, time is of the essence for those

interested in joining the thriving community that has grown at Arena. For more information, call 131 878, or go to www. arenaatofficer.com.au.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

Proud of its record NAZARETH College is proud of its bold and contemporary approach to the personalised learning programs offered to its students. Acknowledging that boys and girls learn in different ways, it offers single gender classes in core subjects in Years 7, 8 and 9 within a vibrant co-educational setting. Their personalised learning also embraces an emphasis on eLearning, iPads, personal research and the skilling of

students to cope with a highly technical world. Nazareth College caters for a wide spectrum of student learning needs. With the school’s extensive Learning Enhancement Centre, the learning of all students is supported and developed. The scholarships which are offered and the Laurel Accelerated Learning Program provide pathways of enhanced learning for students able to thrive in a more demanding learning environment.

Pre CAL for Year 10 students and VCAL for students in Years 11 and 12 also provide an alternative pathway to VCE. Proud to be a Catholic school, Nazareth College focuses on the well-being of each student. Social justice and outreach programs provide wonderful opportunities which strengthen student’s lives and make a valuable contribution to the local community and Australian society. Nazareth College – Catholic co-education at its best.

The college is a world within a school.

Find the right path ST JOHN’S Regional College has been the first choice for Catholic secondary schooling in Dandenong for more than 50 years. With more than 100 nationalities represented in the student body, the college is a world within a school. St John’s focuses on helping students find the right path and place within the school community and out in the world.

The safe, encouraging and challenging environment at St John’s allows students to grow and succeed spiritually, academically and emotionally. Curriculum and co-curriculum programs are designed to ensure the highest possible quality of learning experience and a sense of belonging. St John’s Regional College is a community in which learning, self-discipline, responsibility and connectedness are fos-

tered, valued and encouraged, allowing students to grow into productive, valuable members of the wider community. St John’s will be holding an open evening at the college on 16 June. The evening will consist of a college tour, entertainment and supper. For further information phone 9791 3366 or book at online atwww.sjcdandenong. catholic.edu.au.

Nazareth College caters for a wide spectrum of student learning needs.

Find Your Place Open Evening Tuesday 16 June Limited enrolments available for 2016 For further information call 9791 3366 or go to the College website.

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oven baked & basted with a lemon & oregano marinade, served with potato wedges & house salad

Chicken Mango Curry

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flathead tails in house made batter served with chips, salad & tartare tender breast schnitzel crumbed to perfection, topped with lashings of double smoked ham, house made napoli and a trio of melted mozzarella, tasty & parmesan cheese pan seared & tossed in a creamy white wine, garlic & spring onion sauce

Graziers 180gr Eye Fillet wrapped in Bacon

300gr Graziers Scotch fillet steak topped with creamy garlic prawns and your choice of chips & salad or vegetables

Veal Parmesan Schnitzel

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Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Salad

$21

roasted red onion, chat potatoes, capsicum, cherry tomatoes and baby spinach tossed in balsamic vinegar, sprinkled with cashew nuts & topped with crumbled feta

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Garlic Prawn Risotto

$34

tender fillet crumbed in parmesan & herbs served with lemon potatoes & greek salad

$25

Deluxe Parmigiana

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pale ale battered flathead, salt & pepper calamari, Tasmanian oysters natural, king prawns, half garlic lobster & marinated mussels served with chips, salad and dipping sauces

Surf & Turf

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served with fragrant rice & roti bread

Ocean Platter

$15 ½ doz $24 doz

$33

Oven baked Chicken Breast

$26

stuffed with avocado & camembert, served on sweet potato mash with green beans & hollandaise sauce

$32

served with roasted season vegetable, asparagus spears & red wine jus

$23

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Show her your love Rugrats give VISITORS to Dandenong Market can treat their mums to free and scrumptious goodies this Mother’s Day, Sunday 10 May. Nine market traders in The Pantry will be offering mums a selection of delicious treats for free. All visitors need to do is take their mum to participating traders and tell their mums “I love you mum” in front of the trader to receive a delicious treat. The Pantry is Dandenong Market’s haven of delights and temptations, including sensational coffee, exotic nuts, sumptuous chocolates, hand-made cakes and fresh bakery goods. It’s the ultimate destination for satisfying that sweet tooth, sourcing unique delicacies and buying affordable indulgences. Free treats for mums on Mother’s Day include: Chocolate love heart (Chocolate Passion); Mini coffee scroll (Baker Boys); Roasted cashews (Peanut Market); Coffee (Perfect Coffee); Melting moment (Essence of Elly); Chocolate rose (Dandenong Market Confectionary); Nut and sweet pack (Goody’s Nuts); Smoked almonds (Simply Nuts) and 10 baking cups (Bake In Style) While indulging in their free Mother’s Day treats, mums can swoon to the crooning magic of Frank Lee Darling and his stylish music as he performs classic songs from Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter, Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. Frank Lee Darling will be performing

MUMS will unwrap personalised pot plants from some Keysborough rugrats next weekend. Bunnings Warehouse provided kids at non-profit playgroup Rug Ratz with pots to decorate last Thursday, 30 April, just in time for Mother’s Day on 10 May. The children filled their colourful terracotta pots with plants and learned about sustainability. Mum Eva said the activity fitted perfectly with the mums group’s motto Growing Together. Rug Ratz runs at Springers

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Paws for cat thought By GEORGIA WESTGARTH MOTHER cats being dumped after birth is a story 2nd Chance Cat Rescue founder Daniela Maslen hears all too often. On average the private cat rescue organisation will have 30 to 50 cats and kittens in foster care. “We have a limit of 50 cats because we can’t afford to look after any more if we aren’t selling them,” Ms Maslen said. A cat from 2nd Chance Cat Rescue will cost $200 and means the organisation can continue to rescue stray, injured and dumped cats. “We are keeping them for however long it takes to re-home them and I have to say no to more cats because I can’t afford to look after them and don’t have the space,” she said. Ms Maslen spends $140 a fortnight on dry food alone. “Because I have so many cats ready for adoption I have already invested all the money in them and can’t rescue anymore.” All of the money raised through fund-raisers and rehoming the cats goes towards food, kitty litter, medication, vet bills, de-sexing, micro-chipping and a giveaway adoption pack. The team at 2nd Chance Cat Rescue held an adoption day on Saturday 11 April. “We had quite a few people attend but we went home with all our kittens,” Ms Maslen said.

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cats for free or at heavily discounted prices, as a private rescue we can’t follow this trend of giving a life away for free,” she said. Ms Maslen says cat colonies are a growing problem that mere-

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ly culling can’t fix. “Culling the cats doesn’t help, you need to de-sex the animals and that’s where the problem stops, it’s a major problem in the City of Casey,” she said.

City of Casey community safety manager Caroline Bell says all cats need to be de-sexed and micro-chipped prior to registration under the Domestic Animals Act. “In addition, landowners within Botanic Ridge are precluded from owning or keeping cats,” Ms Bell said. The council, in conjunction with the Lost Dogs Home, runs reduced cost micro-chipping days twice a year but Ms Maslen said: “The City of Casey gives people no incentive to de-sex cats apart from cheaper rates on micro-chipping. “People who don’t de-sex will most likely not register the animal either. Responsible pet ownership should be a must,” Ms Maslen said. “Kittens born in spring can have their own kitten in autumn. “It’s horrendous that baby kittens can be pregnant and having babies themselves, and I see this all the time. “Free de-sexing for cat owners or a discounted price for people that can’t afford it in Casey will stop the over population of cats in the area,” she said. The team at 2nd Chance Cat Rescue will attend an adoption day on Saturday 9 May at 10am to 5pm at Best Friends Pet Care Super Centre in Mornington. A raffle will be held on the day and hand-made cat themed cards will be available to buy.

Need for places to call home THE City of Casey council is developing a new housing strategy and is calling on the community’s ideas on how to best meet Casey’s future housing needs. A short survey is to be completed by Friday 29 May with an iPad mini and other prizes up for grabs. Residents are encouraged to share their stories which will serve as an important tool for the council in responding to the growing population and Casey’s changing housing needs. City of Casey Mayor Mick Morland said the council hopes to gain a better understanding of people’s housing choices and whether residential development in Casey is meeting the community’s needs. “The City of Casey remains one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and it is estimated that an additional 150,000 new residents will call Casey home from now until 2031,” Cr Morland said. Residents can get involved in the housing strategy by visiting caseyconversations.com.au/ housing.

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Apprentice has pedal to the metal By CASEY NEILL “I’M expecting him to apply for the CEO’s job before long.” Alex Woller is unfazed by this suggestion from Actco-Pickering Metal Industries partner and Greater Dandenong business big gun Jill Walsh. “If there’s an opening, of course I will,” he replies. The 20-year-old has every reason to be confident. Last month he rose above apprentices from every Chisholm campus and discipline to win the TAFE’s Apprentice of the Year title. “The parents were proud as punch,” he said. “As soon as I got it Dad was shaking my hand and Mum was giving me hugs. “It didn’t really sink in until a couple of hours later when we got home and started ringing up all the family. “My grandmother, she cried when we called her. She was just crying, she couldn’t get a word out for a couple of minutes. “I don’t like my grandma to cry, but she was happy.” It followed receiving the Youth Enterprise Award at March’s Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Premier Regional Business Awards. Chisholm has also nominated Alex for the Victorian Apprentice of the Year title. “All the hard work that I’ve done, all the studying that I’ve done is finally starting to show,” he said. “I’m just proud of what I’ve done, what I’ve achieved. “I’ve always strived to be the best that I can be. I’ve always

Alex Woller works on part of a train roof. 137983 done extra hours at work, extra hours at TAFE, just learning new things. “That’s just shown in how capable I am now and how much I’ve learned.” Alex started his apprenticeship elsewhere but wasn’t happy “doing a lot of the same thing over and over”. Training agency Link Employment recommended Actco Pickering Metal Industries in Dandenong South, which supplies the rail, defence and aerospace industries.

“As soon as I got here I fell in love,” he said. “It’s just a great environment to work in. They’re always testing what I can do. “They’re always giving me new jobs, new skills to learn and I’ve just developed a lot from when I first started here about 14 months ago. “I think of all the workers here as a family.” Alex works in the welding department, fabricating parts for the likes of transport giant

Picture: ROB CAREW Bombardier and Pioneer Camper Trailers. “We get given the parts, we get given the blueprints and, basically, we put it all together to very strict measurements - within a millimetre or two,” he said. “We have inspectors that go over all the work that we’ve completed to make sure everything’s 100 per cent before it goes out the door. “I always like to do the best. “My work is - not trying to talk myself up - but usually al-

ways 100 per cent, which is how I like to work.” He’ll wrap up his apprenticeship in June but is keen to stay put. “Right now I want to try and get as many qualifications as I can,” he said. “Now I’m doing night courses to get more certificates, more tickets.” Alex has always liked to be hands-on. “I’ve always thought of myself as a worker,” he said. “I like to teach, so a job as a supervisor or a leading hand could be something suitable for me.” Ms Walsh said Alex got the most out of his workplace mentors because he was easy to communicate with and passionate about his job. “They want to help him, they have a personal investment in his success,” she said. “Having someone who’s younger and keen, it’s great for everyone’s morale.” She said Alex’s attitude to life also showed in his work. His brother Zachary, 18, has autism and inspired him to take on volunteer work. “I’m always more openminded about people with disabilities. I think of them as special - they have special talents that I could never have,” he said. “One of my little brother’s friends is a welder and he’s one of the hardest workers I’ve ever seen and he doesn’t let his disability hold him back, which I think is amazing and inspirational.”

Jobs on the school curriculum A NEW employment-focused school has opened its doors in Dandenong. Private vocational educator Evocca College will offer business, community services, counselling and events courses from the new Walker Street campus, its 40th in Australia and 10th in Victoria since its inception in 2011. Evocca College Dandenong branch manager Chad Candappa said the college suited students who didn’t like rigid, large format study environments. “The one-on-one support and flexibility we provide ensures our students can complete their studies while working or raising a family,” he said. Mr Candappa said the school could support students to pursue further study at university or to gain employment. “We’re also lucky to have a fantastic facility with enough space to conduct workshops, one-onone tutoring and role play scenarios,” he said. Evocca College has Federal Government approval to offer VET FeeHelp loans to students and was named 2013 VET Provider of the Year at the Australian Council for Private Education and Training Awards for Excellence. Evocca College Dandenong is now open and accepting enrolments.

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Backpacks are full of love By GEORGIA WESTGARTH SHOES, pyjamas, a blanket and a toothbrush are just some of the items thousands of children and teenagers placed in foster and emergency care don’t have. Cranbourne resident and founder of Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, Sally RitterWhelan said most children were left with a garbage bag if anything. “When relocations occur most kids are often left with nothing, usually barely clothed, sometimes it’s just a pair of shorts they’re wearing or a really soggy nappy,” Ms Ritter-Whelan said. Last year Ms Ritter-Whelan was shocked to hear the backpacks and nappy bags supplied to Victorian children and teenagers when relocated were packed, funded and transported from far north Queensland. “After hearing that Backpacks for Aussie Kids in far north Queensland, who are in their sixth year, were trying to meet the needs of Victoria as well, I decided I would start Backpacks 4 Vic Kids in November, with a vision to supply nappy bags and backpacks to children aged 0 to 17.” The independent body linked with their sister organisations in South Australia and Goondi, far north Queensland are not for profit organisations working closely with agencies that place children in care. Ms Ritter-Whelan said the backpacks and nappy bags were given to the carer when the child arrived at their new location to help them settle in.

A girls’ size six backpack contents.

Sally Ritter-Whelan with some much-needed backpacks ready to be picked up. “Our aim is to support the carers to make the first 24 to 48 hours easier on them and lighten the load on heavily overworked social welfare officers, and of course our main focus is to give the kids something to help ease the trauma of transition and relocation, something to cuddle and something to keep them warm,” Ms Ritter-Whelan said. The packing and sorting is all done out of a purpose-built room in Ms Ritter-Whelan’s home.

“It’s been fitted out with cupboards and shelves and we organise the packs by age group,” she said. Backpacks include a blanket, soft toy, shampoo and conditioner, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, a hairbrush, deodorant, a soft toy, three pairs of new undies, two sets of clothes, one set of pyjamas, a torch and more. “We expect this to grow very quickly - based on the response from agencies in the last week, it appears that our

goal of 600 backpacks in the first year will be well exceeded,” she said. The Backpacks 4 Vic Kids mission has asked to be expanded by agencies to include children in refugees and those that are still monitored by services under home parenting. Ms RitterWhelan said the high rate of children in foster care was a major concern. “Victoria is in a crisis because the need for care is increasing each year and the registration of foster carers is

decreasing,” she said. The filled backpacks are ordered from the Victoria Police, the Department of Human Services and foster care agencies statewide with all items donated or fund-raised by Backpacks 4 Vic Kids. Ms Ritter-Whelan said she was hoping more people thought about their ability to foster care or consider respite for a weekend or a month. “It’s surprising who has the capacity to foster care - a university student living in an apartment had the ability to foster and did,” she said. A sausage sizzle at the Cranbourne Bunnings Warehouse at 1205 Thomsons Road will be held on Monday 8 June. To donate, visit Backpacks 4 Vic Kids on Facebook.

ENTERTAINMENT WHAT’S ON month. Email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au or call 9793 4511 for more information.

Scottish and Celtic Heritage Day THE 13th annual Scottish and Celtic Heritage Day will be jam-packed with a photography competition, Clydesdale classes, Scottish dogs match, Welsh black cattle display and Shetland, Highland and Celtic ponies. ■ Dandenong Showgrounds, Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Sunday 31 May, 10am to 3pm. Entry forms available at www.dandyshow.com.au or phone 9794 0562 for general inquiries.

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EVERY audience member at the show receives a drum to play along with the on-stage performers. Premiering in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2002, the show has since shared African beats and explosive energy. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Walker and Lonsdale streets, Dandenong. Thursday 7 May at 7pm. The show is 75 minutes long with an interval. Tickets are priced from $37.50. Visit www. drumtheatre.com.au or phone 8571 1666.

MAKE new friends and practice English in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. Dandenong Library hosts sessions for people with low to intermediate English levels on Thursdays from 6pm to 7.30pm. No bookings are required. It has sessions for people with advanced levels on Tuesdays, 6pm to 7.30pm. Bookings and prior assessment are required. Springvale Library hosts sessions for people with low to intermediate English skills on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 11.30am and Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm. No bookings are required. ■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for bookings or more information.

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KEYSBOROUGH Freedom Club is a not-forprofit occasional childcare centre and is hosting a fund-raiser which will include a silent auction, live music by Adrian Scott, dancing demonstrations, fashion parade and tarot card readings. The first 100 tickets sold will receive a free gift bag worth more than $100. Businesses are invited to donate items for the auction. ■ Keysborough Golf Club, 55 Hutton Road, Keysborough. Wednesday 6 May, 7pm to 10pm. Call Michelle on 0434 271 996 or email michellegalvin@iprimus.com.au.

Neighbourhood Watch A PUBLIC forum with guest speaker Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius will be held with time allowed for residents to ask questions. ■ Rooms three and four, Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park, Rooms three and four. Wednesday 20 May, 7.30pm to 9pm.

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Travis from Lang Lang won Best Harness Shetland Pony last year. His pony is called Picture: ROB CAREW Penny. 120688 Network (SELLEN) will hold a Youth Employment Forum. Students will hear directly from employers about how to make themselves more employable. ■ Building A, Chisholm Institute, 121 Stud Road, Dandenong. Tuesday 19 May, 1pm to 3pm. Bookings are essential. Call 9794 6921 or 0438 510 840 or email jebdon@ sellen.org.au.

Enviro Aware FRIENDS of Fotheringham Reserve Environmental Group is running an environmental awareness day on the fourth Sunday of each month. Participants can check the water, plant indigenous seedlings, control weeds, collect seeds and take nature walks. ■ Fotheringham Reserve, Pyke Steet, Dandenong. Sunday 24 May at 10am.

51 Shades of Maggie

ENDEAVOUR Hills Neighbourhood Centre is hosting an Energy Workshop with two new classes added for term two, including jewellery making, zentangle art and meditation. ■ Wednesday 13 May, bookings essential, contact 9700 3789 for more information.

MAGGIE is smart, streetwise and looking for love in all the wrong places. This 50 Shades of Grey spoof is from the UK. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 6 May, 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from $44.90. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or phone 8571 1666.

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ASYLUM seekers and refugees attending Wellsprings for Women used printed patterns, textures and text to create a book that reflects on their past and helps them take charge of their story, culture and education. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. 1 to 29 May, 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and noon to 4pm on the first Sunday of the

KEYSBOROUGH Learning Centre will host Rainbows for the Children of Australia’s after school program to help kids deal with grief and loss brought on by death and divorce. ■ Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. Tuesdays during terms two and four, 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Bookings are essential. Register interest on 9798 7005, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.

PARTICIPATE with more than 100 others in a free five-kilometre timed event every Saturday morning. The event caters for serious runners and for those who want to jog or even a walk. ■ Saturdays at 8am at Berwick Springs, visit the Berwick Springs Parkrun website for more information.

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Mike: 0417 354 797 - Ph/Fax: 9703 1037

STEPHEN 0418 313 540 A/H FAX: 9707 2230 “MAKE CORNERS, NOT CUT CORNERS”

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MIRROR FINISH FLOORS

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING 22 years’ experience • Non- toxic, oil based, gloss plus matt finishes • New and old • Obligation free quotes all areas

Gerrit 0407 097 556

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section of Network Classiﬁeds.

C916207-JL15-11

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Specialising in • Paling • Pickets • Colorbond • Tubular Fences • Pool Fences • Garden Fences • Retaining Walls • Swing & Sliding Gates Demolition and removal. No obligation free quotes.

Phone 9791 8184 27 Riverview Crescent Eumemmerring.

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Doveton Glass

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Lic: 20982

Call 0418 576 021 or 9702 9834 Email: tiptop_handyman@hotmail.com

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9795 4247 0407 324 768

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Call Ron 0418 350 480

Swing and Sliding Fence Panels Wrought Iron Timber Clad Specialist in gate automation to new and existing gates Call the Factory Showroom

8790 4294

Your friendly local tradesman!

30 years experience New and Old Floors inc Parquetry Direct Staining, High Gloss & Semi Gloss Finishes Free Measure & Quote - All areas.

Gates & Automation C1030035-KG20-12

9793 3626 - 0418 367 435

Affordable Lawn Care

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ANDSOR CONCRETING

Sanding & Polishing Service ❦ Dustless machines ❦ Same day free quotes

C62885-BG24-8

Support your local tradesman for ALL your concreting needs!

Specialising in all aspects of concreting • Plain, Colour, Stamped, Faux Brick and Exposed • Garage & Shed Floors • Driveways • Pergolas • Carports • Latest colours and patterns • No job too big or small • Please call for a reliable service & Free quote. • Fully insured.

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Whatever the trouble call Sam on the Double

Phone 9795 5001 or 0407 314 446

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A & A BOB BROTHERS PAINTING

COOLTOUCH SERVICES Domestic & Commercial

HEATING REPAIRS

All Makes & Models Carbon Monoxide Testing Mobile: 0410 598 443

TOTAL CONTROL ฀ ฀

For prompt & efficient control of: Rodents/ Ants/ Cockroaches/ Spiders/ Termites etc.

1182336-ACM19-15

Respected family business with over 35yrs experience

Auto Control Australian’s favourite climate systems

$2500

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Health Dep. Lic. No. L002443

• Servicing and repairs to • Change over heater fans cookers, heaters, leaking • Dishwasher installation Lic. No. 28657 hot water services. • Blockages • Gas & water leaks TER WA SAME DAY HOT EMENT • General plumbing SERVICE REPLACCTRIC ELE D AN GAS • Tap repairs

Tel/Fax: 9703 0717 www.termitesmelb.com.au

Termite Proofing, AEPMA member, Commercial & Domestic

5964 3888 / 0412 990 372

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1 HOUR EMERGENCY PLUMBING ฀ ฀ ฀

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PHONE ANDREW ON 0428 551 885

section of Network Classifieds.

From From 25 yr warranty duct work & fittings, conditions apply

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• New Houses • Factories • Blockages/Machine and Camera • Same Day Hot Water Services • Domestic and Commercial Maintenance • 3.5 Ton & 12 Ton Excavator • Bobcat and Tipper

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0408 565 864

8794 8561 (AH)

klalandscape@gmail.com

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• 2 Cubic Yard Bins from $130 • Order 2 Bins at once, receive a Discount • Fast Friendly Efficient Service

Also Unwanted cars removed FREE

Celebrating over 21 years of excellent service in and around the Casey / Cardinia / Dandenong & Surrounding Areas

9793 9970

Domestic, Commercial & Industrial General Plumbing All Gasﬁtting Maintenance & Repairs Hot Water CO2 Safety Checks

7 Days a week

MOBILE: 0409 253 269 BUS: 5629 2077 2m3 & 3m3 4m3 - 5m3 - 6m3

(REG 27285)

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Under the Southern Cross

Contact Steve: 0419 361 253 Fax: 5996 5005 Email: scguttering@bigpond.com

General Plumbing & Gasfitting ฀ Hot Water Service Repairs & Replacements Servicing all areas

RELIABLE – PROMPT – GUARANTEED Call David Murphy 0400 226 472 Lic No. 42227

✓ General maintenance ✓ No job too small ✓ Dishwashers ✓ Water and gas leaks ✓ Cold water to fridges ✓ Renovations

SETTLEMENT PLUMBING & HEATING

Locally family owned and operated Servicing the Cardinia and Casey Shires

CHRIS

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0419 514 977

U WANNA BIN SKIPS

Steve on 0407 704 213

GAS APPLIANCE SPECIALISTS

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Alite Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty Ltd

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Mobile: 0408 100 356

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“All aspects of Plumbing, Roofing & Gasfitting” www.nodripsplumbroof.com.au 0421 418 624 Free Quotes 24/7 Emergency Services

FOUNTAIN GATE PLUMBING Lic 24754

section of Network Classifieds.

Andy 0414 477 121

• Ants • Bees • Wasps • Spiders • Mice • Rats etc

General Classifieds

1176675-LB11-15

6 outlets

• Guttering Replacements • Downpipes • 20 Colours • Quality Workmanship • All Work Guaranteed • Old Guttering Taken Away • Free Quotes by Horizon Plumbing Pty Ltd.

PEST & WEED ฀

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A BETTER DEAL - BRIVIS CARRIER TOSHIBA Gas Heating

John 0418 318 377

Termite & Pest Control

Lic 44339

3 oulets Auto Control/Dump Valve Winter Seal

• Specialising in drainage camera work • High pressure jetting • Location of septic tanks and all below ground drainage CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED LIC NO. 29160

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Evap Cooling

BLOCKED DRAINS GUTTERING

1121644-PB09-14

0410 508 766

Pensioner Discounts

Phone Rob 5996 3823, 0418 306 738

0412 122 270 Free Quotes 9795 3274

C753939-KS01-10

9755 5720

Pressure cleaning Flexi pointing

Deal direct with tradesman. All work guaranteed.

weightman.plumbing@bigpond.com.au www.weightmanplumbing.com.au

Reg No 082 1317E

Repairs and service to all brands of Heating systems Refrigeration Washing machine Work guaranteed Pensioner discount

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Fully install 5 point ducted heating from $2100 Call now for a Free Quote 0423 212 282

30 Years Experience Low Price Interior/Exterior 10 Year Guarantee Immediate Start Pensioner Discount

Licence No 33202

Repairs Rebedding Resprays

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SETTLEMENT

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NEAT PLUMBING SERVICE Lic. Number 27186

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1149694-RC33-14

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General Classifieds

Incorporating Kooweerup Bin Hire 5m3, 6m3 7m3, 8m3, 9m3, 10m3, 12m3, 15m3, 20m3 All walk in bins

Servicing Shire of Cardinia and the Berwick area

Pruning Removal Stump Grinding

Phone Geoff 0418 340 825 Fully Insured

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8 Yiannis Court Springvale

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HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS

“Caring Family business” Since 1990 * Pruning & Removal of Trees & Shrubs * Stump Removal * Hedges ABN 20410687524 * Mulching & Mulch Sales * Full insurance Coverage

C877313-JM50-10

Free Quotes All Suburbs

section of Network Classifieds.

Ph: 9764 2622 or 5944 4888

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Extra TV / Phone points TV Mounting/Home theatre

I Love My Job 0421 210 232 FREE QUOTES 1021701-KG17-12

ANTENNA SPECIALIST

PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

INSTALLED TODAY

1300 361 979 0407 674 808

PENSIONER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

Australian Government endorsed Installer

CALL OUT FEE $0

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Heavy lifting required. Forklift licence advantageous but not necessary, 3 month trial with the possibility of full time work. 8.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday and every second Saturday 9am-4pm with the Wednesday off. Major tile retailer in the Dandenong area. Above award wages pay Please email resumes to:

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Due to growth and our business expanding, we now have several opportunities for experienced and qualiﬁed Auto Service Technicians to join our team. The successful candidate must have prior automotive service experience, preferably within a busy new car dealership environment. Experience with Jeep, Nissan, Kia, Suzuki, Chrysler, Great Wall or similar vehicles will also be looked upon favourably. In return we offer a competitive salary, vibrant and fun team working environment and best of all, a real long term career pathway for the right candidates. If you tick all the boxes and are keen to be part of an exciting future, please send through a cover letter and your resume today. All applications to be sent to damienc@berwickmotorgroup.com.au

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ROOMS AVAILABLE, Single rooms. Gents only. 48 Hammond Road/45 Hemmings Street, Dandenong. Call John, mobile: 0417 336 906.

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IAN GRANT'S GRANT TOURER, 2007, Custom, 19ft, AC, 120ltr 3 way Domestic fridge, roll out pantry, center lounge and dinette, QS bed, TV, CD player /stereo, full battery system, solar panels, roll out awning incl walls and floor, front boot, dual gas bottles, roll out external BBQ, electric brakes, sleeps 2, seats 6, lots of extras, one owner, Seaford. $26,950. 0419 529 164.

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lounge all helps, of course! With reduced living costs, more time and money available to them, residents can concentrate on the aspects of living that make them feel good about themselves! Whether it be bowling, golfing, boating or perhaps walking and cycling on the South Gippsland Rail Trail, there is plenty to do! Secure boat and caravan parking is also available on site. Leongatha is a town of 6000 people in the heart of South Gippsland. The town is a service centre for surrounding areas and has had a state-of-the-art hospital upgrade. It boosts two golf clubs, assorted shops and a cinema. Proximity to Melbourne and the Latrobe Valley, great public transport and natural clean air are other bonuses. There’s plenty to explore locally with an array of attractions, tourist sites and natural surroundings to discover. From the iconic wonder of Wilson’s Promontory National

Park to the neighbouring towns of Koonwarra, Fish Creek and Meeniyan, not forgetting the magnificent coastline of Inverloch, Venus Bay and Kilcunda, the choices are endless. Museums, gardens, award -winning wineries and sampling artisan produce at local farmers’ markets are just some of the attractions. This is the place to pursue interests and an even better place to join friends and neighbours doing the same. Mountain View regularly gives free presentations to showcase lifestyle and financial options for retirees. Speakers offer information based on lifestyle possibilities for the over 55s, with a question and answer session to discuss how sound planning and decision making can assist in making the most of the future. Those who are passionate about life and over 55 should phone 1300 306 255 for more information or to book a guest speaker to visit local clubs or community groups.

Valour quilt is a comfort HOLDEN, Jackaroo, 1995, green, 4 new tyres, reconditioned engine, reg. to 11/15, PYB-401. $4,000ono. 0401 741 357. HOLDEN Barina TK Hatchback 2005, 1.4 litre, 4 cylinder, reg expires march 2016, auto, powersteering, aircon, cd, central locking, electric windows, 2 airbags, tinted windows, GPS 153,000kms, EC, RWC if required, photo available, ZXX-622. $5,000. Contact 0433 904 488. Drouin.

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MOUNTAIN View Leongatha is a boutique lifestyle village in the heart of South Gippsland, offering a stylish and vibrant community for the over 55s or semiretired. Mountain View villas are new two or three bedroom master built homes, all single-storey living, all with private rear gardens and available from as little as $146,500, with no deferred management fees. This means that buyers may have money left over from the sale of their home to invest and create an additional income to supplement a pension? As anyone considering retirement living options knows, security, both financial and environmental, are of utmost importance, as well as the ability to leave the villa to go on holiday knowing someone else is maintaining the home! The low maintenance, fivestar environmentally rated brick homes with emergency on call services offer immediate peace of mind. A bowling green, heated indoor pool, stylish residents’

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IN 1970 20-year-old Don Edwards received the letter that many dreaded - he’d been called up to do National Service with the Australian Army. The war in Vietnam was well underway and he found himself in Nui Dat. Fast forward to 2015 and Don and his wife Jenny are well-respected members of the Saffron Grove Retirement Village at Hallam, where they have lived since 2009. This month the well-liked veteran is set to receive a quilt from Quilts of Valour, an organisation formed to present quilts to service members of the ADF in recognition of their sacrifice for Australia while deployed on combat operations. “In January 1970, at the age of 20, I received a letter to notify me that I had been called up to do National Service with the Australian Army. “I guess it was something all us guys at that age were fearful about receiving,” Don, who served in the Army from 26 November 1970 until 16 October 1971, said. “I started off doing six weeks recruit training at Puckapunyal, Victoria, then went onto corps training at Singleton in NSW, which then led me to Ingleburn in NSW for assault pioneer training then to Canungra Queensland to the Jungle Training Centre, then completed my training back at Ingleburn. “After approximately six months of training they then flew me to Vietnam where I arrived at the Reinforcement Training Unit in Nui Dat, then I was attached to 7 RAR where I completed their tour then transferred to 3 RAR.

Veteran Don Edwards with his quilt over his shoulders, with his wife Jenny behind. Left is Wyn Roper (president, Quilts of Valour Australia) and right is Helen Comport (secretary and founder of Quilts of Valour Australia). “During the time in Vietnam home and later on in our life we I worked as an assault pioneer had to be tested to make sure we which included mine clearance, were all clear. regular patrols in extreme con“After I completed my tour ditions such as heat and rain. in Vietnam, I was transferred “Two close comrades of to HMAS Sydney and homemine were killed by exploding ward bound to Adelaide then mines whilst on sentry duty, discharged from the Army at others wounded by shrapnel Watsonia, Melbourne. around me, I guess it was my “My experience in the Army lucky day that I didn’t get hit. was somewhat challenging in “Days turned into weeks, many ways as I have suffered weeks turned into months, it from depression, different medwas horrible. ical conditions etc, but I have “I guess we all missed the been able to overcome all this comforts of home as the condiwith a loving family, a good tions were poor. wife and two great children “It wasn’t unusual to find supporting me all the way.” ourselves wading through He can now also add the swamps with our entire clothing saturated - which caused health support of his friends at Saffron Grove. issues. Don was presented with his “Prior to arriving in Vietnam, the Americans sprayed the quilt by Helen Comport, whose own son was injured in a Blackfields with Agent Orange. “At the time we were un- hawk helicopter crash. Saffron Grove is situated at 8 aware of the consequences of this until after we returned Saffron Drive, Hallam.

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SPORT

The pain and glory By JARROD POTTER SFL DIVISION 3 - Round 4 EVERYONE got their money’s worth as Sandown Cobras, led by a battered-and-bruised Brendan Fevola, claimed a nail-biting four-point victory over cross-town rival Lyndale. The script-writers sure knew how to make a drama-filled, action-packed afternoon at Edinburgh Reserve, with the newly renovated change rooms and pavilion proving an ideal backdrop to the chaos on field. With a Yarrawonga connection in coach Rick Bean, Fevola made himself available this week to play a one-off SFL match for the Cobras, but after pinching a back nerve earlier in the week which left him practically bedridden at one point - Fevola remained in doubt all the way up to the first bounce. Despite his ailment, Fevola honoured his commitment to don the red, blue and white but was in agony throughout the clash. Picking up the ball from the ground proved painful enough, let alone running the field and leading from the square. Even though he was barely able to get into first gear, Fevola showed his skill with a supreme performance out of the goal-square. With the wind at his back for a blitzing second-quarter performance and booting five goals - it helped push the Cobras back in front and set

the stage for an exciting second half. Lyndale caught fire in the third term as it booted away to a 12-point lead, and with the clock ticking down, all eyes turned to the square as the Cobras’ fans hoped for one last piece of Fevolamagic. He would deliver. A high-ball in, set above his head, was gobbled up gladly on the second attempt. Lyndale defender Brian Grundy could only look on and hope he missed, after number 96 performed gallantly to stop the former AFL superboot throughout the second half. But it was Fevola’s day and he rammed through his eighth to send the crowd into raucous celebration. The Pumas rolled the dice in the last two minutes, but couldn’t muster the match-winner as Sandown held on to claim a 14.10 (94) to 13.12 (90) triumph, which will go down in their history books. “Mate it was a fairytale for them,” Fevola said. “It was a great day with all the boys… they’ve put on a great show and hopefully the crowd enjoyed it. “Had a rub-down before the game and I literally couldn’t get off the rub-down bench so I struggled pretty much all day, but when a club puts on a day like today you got to get out here and suck it up… I was just lucky

enough to contribute and play a little bit of a part in the win.” If anything, his eight-goals-one was short of what he was capable of achieving even with the back injury, as his Cobras team mates blazed away and sprayed behinds and turnovers instead of hitting up their dominant full forward. For Lyndale, bellwether midfielder Dale Tormey (four goals) showed he is one of the elites in Division 3 while Veton Rexha and Brett Tosh also featured in the best. Sandown host Moorabbin this weekend while Lyndale heads to Hallam. In the remaining Division 3 clash, Dandenong was eviscerated by Mount Waverley, downed 5.5 (35) to 17.19 (121). Jayde Handfield, Jamie Gaspero and Dale Jose were best on ground.

SFL DIVISION 2 KEYSBOROUGH continued its rampaging start to life in SFL, taking four on the trot with a 12.14 (86) to 9.12 (66) win over Caulfield. Tyson King continued to make SFL forward lines his dominion - booting four goals - while Michael Downie, Matt Burnett and Mathew Collett also impressed. While Springvale Districts accounted for Doveton Eagles with a scintillating first term - as the Demons kicked away to a 38-point to nil lead. The Eagles fought back through Corrie Wil-

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FRONTING up for only one quarter won’t win many matches, but to Dandenong’s credit it almost happened in a two-point heartbreaking defeat against NSW/ACT Rams. Losing Lachie Batten (bicep) and Gach Nyuon (groin) before the clash, the Stingrays were slow out of the gates and had to chase down the Rams as Matt Flynn, Matt Kennedy and Jock Cornell relished the small Shepley Oval dimensions. Dandenong had to grit its teeth, but responded through Zak Roscoe and Matt La Fontaine (two goals) to reduce the gap to 14 at the first break. Whatever was said in the quarter-time huddle must have been awe-inspiring, as that was the brand of football Dandenong played thereafter in the second term. Playing one of its best quarters of football in recent TAC Cup history - everything clicked for Dandenong as it booted seven goals in quick succession. Link-up play, run-and-carry, hitting up the forwards - these were clinically executed by the likes of Daniel Capiron, Bailey Rice and

Mitch Cox as they streamed up the ground with ease to deliver James Freeman (three goals) and Liam Mckay (two goals) textbook, laceout reception. It would be the summit of the Stingrays’ success on Saturday though, as it all fell away after half-time. NSW/ACT would take the lead in the final term - as Dandenong squandered a 21-point advantage through the third term with turnovers, a glut of poor free kicks and clumsy 50-metre penalties (mostly for encroaching the mark) gifting the Rams a chance to get back into the clash. But life remained in the Dandy sheds approaching the final siren as Travis Young tapped a throw-in expertly down to Darcy Warke, who slotted a running-goal which got Shepley Oval buzzing with a couple of minutes remaining. It turned horrific after Warke converted though, as a reckless 50-metre penalty let NSW/ACT kick the winning goal from straight in front, 20 metres out to take an after-the-siren victory by two points.

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Stingray forward Zac Roscoe scrambles for the ball against the Picture: JARROD POTTER Rams. 138498 “I think the second quarter we were really good and they always were going to come down and have a crack at us,” Dandenong coach Craig Black said. “It was just some key areas of the game at certain times we turned the footy over a bit and gave them an opportunity.” Black praised his streaming wingmen/defenders Rice and Capiron who “used the ball well” and

also Warke for his first real stint in the midfield. While he was pivotal down back all day, featuring in the best, Harry Prior was needed up forward as the under-sized Stingrays couldn’t swallow the hard pills when they came in thick and fast. The fifth placed Stingrays now head up the hill to face the highflying Eastern Ranges on Saturday from 11am.

DANDENONG SCOREBOARD TAC CUP Round 6 DANDY STINGRAYS 2.1 9.7 10.8 13.13 (91) NSW/ACT RAMS 4.3 5.9 10.13 13.15 (93) Dandenong Goals: J. Freeman 3, M. La Fontaine 2, D. Capiron 2, L. McKay 2, B. Kiely, D. Warke, Z. Roscoe, K. Mutimer. Best: B. Rice, D. Capiron, H. Prior, J. Freeman, M. Cox, D. Warke. VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Division 2 - Round 4 ELSTERNWICK 0.3 2.4 6.4 6.4 (40) ST JOHN’S 7.3 11.6 16.8 16.8 (104) St John’s Goals: A. Thornton 6, R. Scott 4, E. Jakwot 2, A. Brannan 2, G. Costas, C. Strobel. Best: A. Brannan, D. Cattolico, C. Christiansen, L. O’Connor, C. Ladson, E. Jakwot. Division 4 MANNINGHAM 6.7 13.11 15.13 22.17 (149) MASALA 1.0 1.0 4.1 5.1 (31) Masala Goals: F. Alidad 2, M. Jacobs, J. Coghill, N. Maile. Best: F. Alidad, J. Kyle, J. Logan, S. Daw, B. Nugent, N. Maile.

son (five goals) and John Kennedy (three goals), but the Demons had enough in the tank to keep the visitors on the back-foot. Also representing the burly full forwards was James Gough (eight goals) - who had the ball on a string alongside Jamie Fox and Matt Thompson.

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EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Division 1 - Round 4 NOBLE PARK 3.0 7.5 9.7 12.12 (84) KNOX 1.2 3.2 3.5 3.6 (24) Noble Park Goals: Z. Alwan 3, K. Kean 2, S. Kemperman, T. Cody, K. Martin, B. Dore, A. Erbulut, S. Monaghan, J. Sketcher. Best: K. Martin, Z. Alwan, S. Kemperman, C. Anderson, J. Sketcher, K. Kean. SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Division 2 - Round 4 CAULFIELD 3.2 4.3 8.9 9.12 (66) KEYSBOROUGH 2.3 6.6 9.11 12.14 (86) Keysborough Goals: T. King 4, M. Collett 3, J. Dunn 2, M. Burnett, C. Hargreaves, W. Wells. Best: M. Downie, M. Burnett, T. King, M. Collett, G. Humphreys, T. Anderton. SPRINGVALE DISTS 6.2 10.4 13.8 17.11 (113) DOVETON EAGLES 0.0 6.4 10.7 14.9 (93) Springvale Districts Goals: J. Gough 8, L. Morrey 2, S. Jayasinghe 2, M. Thompson 2, S. Taunt, D. Ford, L. Dunne.

Best: J. Gough, J. Fox, M. Thompson, L. Ross, R. Johnston, S. Jayasinghe. Doveton Eagles Goals: C. Wilson 5, J. Kennedy 3, S. Danilovic 2, B. Hidgcock, S. Stredwick, T. Day, D. Thomas. Best: C. Wilson, C. Ross, R. Kreskas, J. Kennedy, D. Mawhinney. Division 3 SANDOWN 3.0 9.4 10.8 14.10 (94) LYNDALE 7.2 8.4 12.8 13.12 (90) Sandown Goals: B. Fevola 8, J. Proctor 2, M. Davis, B. Reiner, A. Ritchie, L. Newton. Best: B. Fevola, M. Uaongo, L. Newton, J. Proctor, L. Williams, J. Hewitt. Lyndale Goals: D. Tormey 4, M. Babar 2, B. Tosh 2, J. Malom, T. Clappers, A. Bertucci, G. Buck, P. Ross. Best: D. Tormey, V. Rexha, B. Tosh, A. Bertucci, A. Rexhepi, M. Babar. DANDENONG 0.1 1.2 3.4 5.5 (35) MOUNT WAVERLEY 4.4 9.11 13.11 17.19 (121) Dandenong Goals: C. Arnold, P. Gould, T. Cole, R. Boswell, D. Barrie. Best: J. Handfield, J. Gaspero, D. Jose, N. Taylor, R. Hall, S. Moody.

THE FALCONS could only hold the gate shut for so long against the Bulls. Noble Park - held to only three goals in the first term - made its charge in the second half as it conversely negated anything Knox had in its trick bag. Keeping the visitors to four points after half-time, the Bulls excelled at negating any Knox initiative, effortlessly rebounding. A slow-and-steady chip-away effort pushed the Bulls away to a 60-point win by the final change as Ziggie Alwan (three goals) and Kevin Kean (two goals) took charge of the forward line. While he didn’t boot a bag this week, Kyle Martin remained the elite threat of the Bulls’ attack as he streamed through the midfield, ably aided by Craig Anderson and the run-and-carry of defenders Stewart Kemperman and Jackson Sketcher. Sitting in third with a 3-1 record, Noble Park will head to North Ringwood this weekend to face the fifth-ranked Saints.

VAFA DIVISION 2 - Round 4 CONTINUING a powerful start to the VAFA season, St John’s looms as the team to beat following a 64-point demolition of Elsternwick AFC. Flying out of the blocks with a sevengoal opening term, the JOCs enforced Ben McGee’s rule to aplomb. The hard-edged St John’s midfielders hit up Aaron Thornton (six goals) - whose 23 goals puts him second in the league goal-kicking behind Jake Munro - and Rohan Scott (four goals). Anthony Brannan was best afield alongside Daniel Cattolico and Manny Jakwot. Sitting comfortably in top spot as the only unbeaten side from four rounds, St John’s faces Richmond Central away on Saturday.

VAFA DIVISION 4 MASALA was routed by Manningham Cobras in a 118-point flogging. More reminiscent of its early days in Club XVIII than its current up-and-about attitude, the Tigers were beaten pillar-to-post by the Cobras as only Feda Alidad (two goals), Josh Kyle and James Logan among a select group held their own. Masala faces North Brunswick next week away.

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SPORT It’s Good For Footy HAWTHORN super-boot Jack Gunston is set to join up with Noble Park junior and senior players along with Patterson Cheney Toyota in support of Good For Footy on Wednesday 6 May from 6pm. The Good for Footy program is a grassroots initiative, allowing dealers such as Patterson Cheney Toyota, an opportunity to give back to their local communities by providing financial support for their local football club and a once-in-alifetime opportunity for fans to get up close with AFL stars. As a proud sponsor of the Good For Footy program since it commenced in 2005, Patterson Cheney Toyota in Dandenong always makes sure the night will be something for the kids to remember - this year will be no exception. Jack Gunston, Toyota ambassador and a key player with the Hawthorn Football Club, will be on-site, helping the kids have some fun as he runs training drills and chats about his career. So far, more than 130 local football clubs have benefited from this program, receiving over $2.6 million dollars between them thanks to Toyota dealers across the states. In partnership with its dealer network and 3AW who provide live crosses on the night, Toyota encourages all dealers to get behind grass roots football. “Toyota has been supporting Good For Footy for the past 10 years, the same length of time we have been supporting the Noble Park Junior Football Club,” Patterson Cheney General Sales Manager, David Haines said. “We’re committed to leading community involvement and we see this as a perfect opportunity to be part of our wonderful community. “This year we choose Noble Park to host Good For Footy due to their dedication towards this great game and the support they have provided to the local community. “On the night there are plenty of activities on offer including a footy challenge course, bucking footy, music, and of course a huge inflatable handball competition, plus we’ll all have a chance to run through the club’s banner on the night.” The bar will be open, there’s hot food available and heaps of fun activities on the night, along with 3AW broadcasting live crosses throughout. If you’d like to find out more about the Good For Footy program visit www.toyota.com.au/afl/goodfor-footy.

Pirates’ guiding light By JARROD POTTER BEFORE they had even squared off in an official match, the Parkmore Pirates’ Youth Girls team had a state representative. For in-coming state star Teagan Sheldon, 16, from Scoresby, it is a chance help guide the new side while also pushing for her second bid at Victoria Metro representation. Making this side this season - After a horror 2014 decimated by injuries and setbacks - was a huge relief for the utility as she wanted to make sure this year was different and she was able to mount a strong case for Vic Metro selection. “It feels pretty good - I missed out last year, so making it this year feels so much better,” Sheldon said. “I’d made it the year before last year, but I was just riddled with injuries last year with an Achilles and knees.” The setbacks and omission from the state side inspired her to push even harder this year to regain her place in the National Championships. She only has one aim for the upcoming campaign - returning the Youth Girls’ championship back to Victoria where it belongs. “We want to take back what’s ours and that’s the trophy,” Sheldon said. She decided to stick in

the South East Juniors when her Scoresby team left the competition and some off-field incidents made it clear that she wanted a fresh start at a different club. Parkmore seemed the ideal place to continue her junior football journey and she’s thrilled to help cultivate a strong football culture in the Greater Dandenong area. “We had a look at the other teams going around and saw Parkmore had a new team,” Sheldon said. “I thought I’d start afresh - go to the new team and help build them up and I knew one of the girls down here already and was already thinking ‘Karina (Pirates’ player Karina Diaz) will probably need a bit of help’… so Parkmore was where I was going.” She encouraged any female players to try out Pirates football and attend a training session to see if it’s the right fit. “Get into it - its great fun and you’ll meet many new friends out of it… all you’ve got to do is come down and have a try,” Sheldon said. She wanted to thank her dad, primary school PE teacher Mrs Lee and her past and present football coaches for their encouragement and support. Sheldon’s Vic Metro team are in Mandurah, Western Australia this week with the championships running from 4-9 May.

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Rachel Antoniadou will join Florida State University this year as she trades her Australian summer for the American college Picture: JARROD POTTER basketball season. 135336

SWAPPING her Dandenong Rangers’ green-and-gold for a bit of Seminoles’ maroon for the next four years, Rachel Antoniadou is set to begin her NCAA basketball career at a high-ranking college. Antoniadou, 18, from Ripplebrook, will spend her next four Australian summers overseas as she pursues a start for the Florida State University (FSU) women’s basketball team. Having featured prominently for Victoria and Australia at a junior level as well as making her WNBL debut in the 2013/14 season, Antoniadou is ready to make the next step up and has all the credentials necessary to make a splash at the collegiate level. She signed her National Letter of Intent to play for the Seminoles and will head over to Florida later this year for pre-season training. Her biggest choice was choosing between becoming a Seminole or a Cornhusker, but the up-tempo style of

long-serving FSU coach Sue Semrau convinced Antoniadou to head south into college basketball. “I chose Florida State because it was more suited to my style of game,” Antoniadou said. “I was seriously considering the University of Nebraska, but after looking into it some more, I thought Florida State was a better fit for my personality and style of play.” “I would love to make it to an NCAA tournament - previously Florida State just this last year made it to the Elite Eight and finished seventh, so we’re pretty strong contenders for the next NCAA tournament and that’s definitely something I want to tick off.” Antoniadou will be one of the first Australian players to join the Seminoles’ roster and she’s thrilled that “people are actually starting to come down and check us out” down under. Her Florida State side starts its 2015/16 Atlantic Coast Conference campaign in November.

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Dzeko… she always comes home like a train By JASON ADAMS

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They’re a mighty sight By JARROD POTTER UNITING to battle a common cause, the up-and-coming under-10 footballers of Greater Dandenong have embraced a combined North Dandenong/ Parkmore football side. The North Dandenong Sharks, based at Lois Twohig Reserve,

North Dandenong, and the Parkmore Pirates, based at Wachter Reserve, Keysborough, brought together their under-10 sides to form a Dandy powerhouse. The unified Sharks-Pirates’ alliance took to the field for the first time on Sunday at the South East Juniors Little Demons Day.

With coach David Garry calling the plays for the unity team, the junior rovers, rucks and high-marking forwards excelled against Timbarra and Cora Lynn respectively in their two matches. Parkmore has sides in under-10, all the way up to under-17 Premier Division as well

as a brand new Youth Girls’ side, while North Dandenong also has teams in under-11 and under-13 competitions. For more information on North Dandenong contact the club at northdandy@gmail.com and Parkmore at michael@palmaandco.com.au

DZEKO looms as one of the main dangers heading into the RSN Sandown Cup, after taking out Thursday evening’s Group 3 Lizrene. Dzeko began well from box 5 to settle third behind leaders Mepunga Tiara and Lady Toy. Dzeko closed the gap on the leaders mid race, with favourite Sweet It Is also looming large. Approaching the home turn, Dzeko and Sweet It Is swamped the early leaders and went stride for stride to the line, Dzeko holding out Sweet It Is to claim the $25,000 first prize in a swift 41.54. “I don’t even know what to say,” said Dzeko’s elated trainer Angela Jackson. “Tonight she jumped really well, probably the best she’s ever come out here. “After that I was looking for where Sweet It Is was and I could see her coming though - she (Dzeko) just kicked on really well and just kept on going.” “She always comes home like a train, so she was in a great position when she sat third. “I’m in shock, I’m thrilled.” The win continued Dze-

ko’s outstanding record at the track, having won three and placed in four of her nine starts, taking her prize money to $53,810. The run confirmed Dzeko’s status as one of the up-and-coming stars of the staying ranks, heading into the RSN Sandown Cup carnival. “She’ll definitely be back in a fortnight’s time for the Sandown Cup hopefully she can draw the red box,” laughed Jackson. Earlier in the night, veteran Sisco Rage collected his first Group race title when claiming the Group 3 Racecallers in 34.15 for trainer John Galea. Wayne Vassallo’s It’s A Plane took out the GRV VBIS Maiden final, railing strongly to win in 29.64. Sandown’s autumn carnival heats up yet again this Thursday evening, with Australia’s best sprinters set to contest heats of the Group 1 Harrison Dawson and Group 1 Sapphire Crown series. The $145,000 Group 1 finals will be run the following Thursday, 14 May, along with heats of the RSN Sandown Cup. The $250,000 RSN Sandown Cup will be run Thursday, 21 May.

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aerodynamic set-up and extract air quickly to aid air penetration. The interior is excellent, with a wide dashboard area featuring multiple detailed inserts and swooping curves. Sitting in pride of place are the very BMW big-dial instruments. The TwinPower V8 turbo-petrol in the X6 xDrive50i fitted to our test car generates 330 kW of power and 650 Nm of torque. It jumps from rest to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds, an amazingly low figure for a very large SUV / coupe. Drive is to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The central infotainment screen is very wide, but rather shallow to our eyes. Those who are into tablet screens like it, though, so who are we revheads to disagree. Access is provided through Bluetooth, USB and Aux. The internet can be accessed but only when the vehicle is stationary. Satellite navigation professional is standard. The topline models, the 50i we tested and the 50d turbo-diesel, have 16-speaker 600 Watt entertainment that includes a six-disc CD changer. A full suite of passive and active safety devices ensures the BMW X6 has a five-star safety rating. It even has downhill descent control should you want to tackle fairly

Model range X6 xDrive 35i: $121,145 (automatic) X6 xDrive 50i: $150,545 (automatic) X6 xDrive 30d: $111,045 (automatic) X6 xDrive 40d: $127,545 (automatic) X6 M50d: $157,145 (automatic)

Fastback rear end of the all-new BMW X6 works well visually. serious off-road driving at some stage. The front seats are big, spacious and comfortable but the back seats are tight on leg and headroom for adults. This is a coupe so you don’t get limo dimensions back there. For a vehicle of this size the space is disappointing. The big V8 petrol has the sort of grunt keen drivers just love. There’s minimal lag and the surge of acceleration makes for quick, safe overtaking - not to forget a smile on any keen driver’s face. This engine climbs hills as though they don’t exist. Yet fuel consumption is routinely below 10 litres per 100 kilometres in normal driving, and only gets into the mid teens when you do thrash it along.

On the motorway there’s little trouble in getting consumption of under eight litres per 100. Cornering is fast and precise, but you’re at the wheel of a two-plus tonne SUV with a relatively high centre of gravity so it certainly can never be described as nimble. Ride comfort is good, even in the high-performance variants of the X6 and this big coupe has low wind noise levels and tyre noise that isn’t greatly increased by rough Australian back roads. This big BMW coupe is a superb long distance cruiser for two people planning extended trips anywhere in this huge land down under. Trips that can even include some light duty off-road running to take advantage of the all-wheel-drive system.

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