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■ Brothers go full throttle to tackle depression...

Ride to beat blues By CASEY NEILL

Mark Pemberton-Webb and David Pemberton before starting their journey to the Red Centre. 142901 and, mentally speaking, found myself back where I started. “My doctor informed me that most men with cardiac disease have a strong link to depression post heart attack or surgery, regardless if they were fine before.” Mark expanded his treatment and things improved. “I felt peaceful probably for the first time in my life,” he said.

and felt an immediate connection. “I knew right then and there I had to get involved.” Mark said the suicide rate in Australia was sickening, at an average of seven deaths every day. He said 79 per cent were male. “So what can we do? Well, we can try and raise awareness, bring the issue into the light, talk about it openly and often,” he said.

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“I began to try and fill my life up with positive things. “One of these was travelling and camping in outback Australia.” He stopped at a remote roadhouse on a trip to Western Australia last Christmas. “They had photos on a board of the Black Dog Ride,” he said. “I saw the photos, read the stories

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DEPRESSION has brought two brothers together for the first time in nine years for a motorcycle journey to the heart of Australia. Dandenong man Mark PembertonWebb and David Pemberton, from England, left Melbourne on the Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre on Saturday 15 August. About 500 motorbike riders from around the country will make the week-long journey to raise funds for Mental Health First Aid’s teen program and Lifeline’s online Crisis Support Chat service. They’ll stop in towns along the way to start conversations about depression and suicide prevention. David is the only international participant and flew to Australia to reunite with Mark on 7 August. Together, they’ll make the almost 6500 kilometre round trip on their motorbikes. Their father in England was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2006. Mark relied on telephone conversations to keep in touch but flew to England to see him as the condition took hold. “I had my 46th birthday there, and on that night had a heart attack,” he said. “Things changed for me after that. “I was tired, had poor concentration and was moody and plagued with negative thoughts and feelings of hopelessness. “This was the start of my silent war with depression.” Mark’s doctor referred him to a counsellor. “It was a difficult journey, but one that was well worth it,” he said. “My dear dad lost his fight with cancer and died a few months later. “In 2012, I had another heart attack

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A MAN has faced court for drunkenly striking two car windscreens with a foot-scooter and injuring an elderly man during a punch-on with his twin brother in central Dandenong several years ago. Rick Thomas Williams, 30, had been taken into custody after being picked up for the outstanding arrest warrants by Protective Services Officers on Monday. Dandenong Magistrates’ Court was told on Monday that Williams had struck the windscreens about 9pm on 28 March 2013 as he walked along Edith Street in Dandenong. The “highly intoxicated” Wil-

liams was detained by witnesses, and “persistently used indecent language”, prosecutor Senior Constable Fiona Davis told a court on Monday. He was taken to police cells to sober up, the court was told. Williams also pleaded guilty to reckless conduct causing injury, affray, breach of the peace and public drunkeness over a fight with brother Luke on Lonsdale Street, Dandenong in June 2011. The brawl flared from an argument at The Dandy Inn. The brothers hit each other to the head and crashed into an antique shop’s display as they moved northwards along the street.

At the shop, Williams pushed a 72-year-old male bystander to the chest, grabbed and threw him to the pavement. The traumatised victim suffered grazes and swelling to his forehead, the court was told. Sen Const Davis said Williams’ brother refused to be handcuffed and was hit with OC spray after turning to a police officer in a threatening manner. Williams made full admissions while his brother was “too aggressive to be interviewed”. When asked why he was drunk, Williams told police it was because he was walking out of a pub.

He said there was “no reason” for attacking the elderly victim. Defence lawyer Michelle Nguyen said Williams was recovering from serious injuries after being assaulted by his twin in Canberra in March. She said the accused had been “hit to the head with force for quite some time”, requiring brain surgery and a metal plate inserted in his head. Doctors had told Williams he couldn’t continue to work as a diesel mechanic as a result. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen released Williams on bail pending a community corrections order assessment on Tuesday.

Chris leaves big footprints - by design By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG’S Christophe Rousselin has a passion for drafting and design - and the talent to match. “I like the idea of leaving a footprint in a building,” he said. “It’s a way to leave something from you.” The 22-year-old received a commendation in the Best Digital Presentation by a Student category and a $200 prize at the recent Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) Building Design Awards. Christophe walked judges through his design for an upgrade to Dromana Surf Life Saving Club. “It’s a site in front of the beach so we had to be really careful about the design of the building,” he said. “We worked around the existing conditions and aimed to keep the identity of the building itself. “I had a lot of fun doing the project. I think that’s the main thing. “If you want to do something you should have fun doing it. “Getting that prize was just a bonus.” Christophe was thrilled to receive the recognition and to meet key players in the industry at the awards night. He finished his Advanced Diploma in Building Design (Architectural) course at Chisholm Institute of TAFE about a month ago and is trying to find a job. “I’ve actually met a few people there who gave me business cards,” he said. Christophe went to high school in Mauritius and arrived in Australia almost three years ago. “It was a bit challenging,” he said. “There’s a lot of opportunity and there’s heaps of stuff to do here.”

in road rage drama A MAN has reported to police that he had a shotgun pulled on him in a terrifying road rage confrontation in Dandenong South this week. Police said the 33-year-old victim, from Bonbeach, was driving a motorbike along Greens Road between 8am and 8.30am on Monday 17 August when a man driving a black Holden Clubsport cut the motorcyclist off as he approached Hammond Road. When the victim honked his horn at the car driver the offender swerved several times at the motorcyclist and hit his bike, causing damage to the motorbike’s indicator and the handlebars. The Holden driver also allegedly tried to use his car to push the motorcyclist into traffic. When both drivers soon stopped at a red light at the intersection of Greens Road and Dandenong-Frankston Road, the offender went to grab at the motorcyclist and then pointed what appeared to be the barrel of a shotgun at the victim out of the car window. The motorcyclist rode off and the car driver was seen heading south on Greens Road to the South Gippsland Highway.

Elderly woman punched, robbed A MAN has been charged with a litany of difoffences after police say he broke into a Dandenong house, punched an elderly woman inside the home, and stole her car. Police allege the man broke into through the back door of the Bassett Street property with a jemmy bar about 8.30am on Tuesday 11 August, before walking upstairs where he confronted the 69-year-old female occupant, punched her in the face and demanded cash. When he wasn’t able to get cash, the man is allegedly took the victim’s car keys and stolen her Toyota Camry from the garage. A 31-year-old man with no fixed address was later charged in relation to the aggravated burglary after police found him in Doveton and arrested him following a foot chase. The man is allegedly linked to a number of offences in Dandenong and Casey. The man was charged with aggravated burglary, nine counts of burglary, eight counts of theft, theft of a motor vehicle, seven counts of theft from a motor vehicles, recklessly causing injury, two counts of going equipped to steal, handling stolen goods, evading police, criminal damage, assaulting police, resisting police and driving while disqualified.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME DELVES INTO THE FASCINATING STORIES AND PERSONALITIES BEHIND SOME OF THE CITY’S BEST-KNOWN STREET NAMES. THIS WEEK THE JOURNAL LOOKS AT MACPHERSON STREET, NAMED IN HONOUR OF AN EARLY EDUCATOR.

Scottish educator was a street wise influence on town MALCOLM Macpherson was the first headmaster of the first state school in Dandenong - now Dandenong Primary School. He emigrated from Scotland to New South Wales in 1855 at age 21. He and his London-born wife Mary lived in several towns in country NSW and Victoria before arriving in Dandenong. Malcolm was always a teacher and was also active as a farmer and a businessman. The Macphersons were a family of teachers. Among Malcolm’s small staff at the state school was his daughter Jane, who was listed as a pupil teacher. His son Jeffrey was born at Bathurst, NSW, and was four years old when his father took up the headmaster position in 1874. Malcolm had a wide range of inter-

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Jeffrey Macpherson accompanies George W Talbot, Dandenong State School head teacher from 1906 to 1919, at a school function.

ests and was involved in civic life. Records show he was public-spirited and a well-known figure in the community. For a time he was a shire councillor and he was involved with the Mechanics’ Institute and the Masonic Lodge, as would be his son. Malcolm invested shrewdly in land, and at age 55 he was appointed a sworn valuator. In an advertisement in the Journal eight years later, he was still offering his professional services in the field. Young Jeffrey was to follow in his father’s footsteps as a teacher. He taught at Melbourne Grammar School where he was a master in the senior school from 1891 to 1902 and the librarian from 1895 to 1898. He was also involved in some teaching at Dandenong Grammar School, a

private secondary school his father established on leaving the Victorian Department of Education. Malcolm foresaw a growing demand for secondary education in Dandenong. Jeffrey was proud of Dandenong. Like his father, he pressed for improvements to the town. In a letter to the Journal on 26 February 1908, on the subject of ‘that windswept Sahara which we call Lonsdale Street’ he suggested that gardens be built down the centre of the street. Jeffrey placed the ad in the Journal on 4 October 1905, announcing that he had acquired William Brocket’s legal practice and started practice as a barrister and solicitor. He gave 237 Collins Street as his Melbourne office, the Royal Hotel in Dandenong as his local place of busi-

ness and Macpherson Street, Dandenong, as his home. Charles Hyde Parker Kelley, also of Dandenong, became Mr Macpherson’s junior partner about 1914. Macpherson and Kelley in 1972 built the first high-rise in Dandenong at 229 Lonsdale Street, moved to Scott Street in 1999. Jeffrey died of pneumonia in 1938, aged 68. He was described as “one of Dandenong’s best-known and bestloved citizens”, “the quiet, kind philosopher and scholar whose tolerance, keen sense of humour and unassuming humility made him stand out from his fellows and earn their regard”. - From Once a Country Practice: A history of the law firm of Macpherson and Kelley.

As soon as we arrived at our halting place we just threw the waterproofs on the ground and ourselves after them. To be continued next week…

the Texans caused a great deal of interest. The Dandenong dinner meeting was well attended by Lions from neighbouring clubs - Wonthaggi, Morwell, Healesville and Waverley.

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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 12 August 1915 The War Continuation of letter dated 16 June 1915 from Sergeant Harold Tullock. “We continued for another 600 or 700 yards and then commenced to dig a fresh firing line. The advance was made over open country and under terrible fire from artillery, machine guns and rifles. It was during this advance that T Couve was killed. It was reported that I was wounded, but if this appears in the papers take no notice of it, as the closet they got to me was to hit my rifle, and one through the leg of my trousers. The platoon sergeant again had trouble, getting a bullet one inch

above the other wound in his leg, but he was up with us that night. We were to be relived next day, but were not relived till five days later. It had been raining all day, and was still going strong. We started to leave our trenches at 11pm then the fun began. Men were continually getting stuck in the mud which in parts of the trenches, was knee deep. After falling into the creek, falling into dugouts etc, wading across the creek about a dozen times and other little accidental trips into wells and things, we arrived at our halting place at 3am. All this time bullets had been whistling down the creek, but only three men were hit.

50 years ago 25 August 1965 He has an LBJ hat When Lions District Governor John Pearson attend his first Dandenong Club dinner meeting after his return from his recent world trip, he was wearing a genuine “LBJ“ 10 gallon hat presented to him by the Texas Club. Dandenong Club members have regularly exchanged letters and tapes of their dinner meetings with the Dallas Club, so John’s hat and report of personal meetings with

20 years ago 28 August 1995 Bid for a better Dandenong A meeting of about 40 leading community and business leaders elected an interim Committee for Dandenong last Wednesday. The belief that Dandenong could be made a better place in which to work, live, shop and play had motivated community leaders to form the committee. The spokesman Mr Cathy said: “We all want a cleaner city, a more

5 years ago 23 August 2010 Drums at the Drum Seven youth drumming groups will take part in the inaugural Victorian Youth Tarkio Festival in Dandenong on Saturday. The Japanese drumming spectacular will include a workshop with Tosbi Sakamoto, a Melbourne based taiko master and director of the Wadaikp Rindo ensemble, and performances by each youth ensemble. The festival is on at 7.30pm on Saturday at the Drum Theatre. -Compiled by the Dandenong and District Historical Society

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Courthouse fracas By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A MAN has lashed out at police in court after being jailed for repeatedly driving without a court-ordered alcohol interlock device in Narre Warren and Doveton. Vincent Jean-Paul Manuel repeatedly yelled expletives and struggled with three police officers as he was escorted to cells after the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court hearing on Monday. During the violent scuffle, walls were thumped outside the courtroom exit as he was forced to the ground by officers. “Get f ****** off me, c**** ,” Manuel screamed during the struggle.

Manuel had pleaded guilty to a range of charges, including drug-driving with ice and cannabis, and driving without an interlock six times in September, March, April and May. Each interlock offence was punishable with up to four months’ jail. He had been serving a community corrections order at the time for driving without an interlock in 2013. During one of the detected breaches, Manuel claimed he had removed the interlock because of a battery issue, police prosecutor Senior Constable Fiona Davis told the court. He had also resisted arrest in a Rowville backyard in February over false number plates

affixed to his black Clubsport Commodore - one of several charges involving false plates. Manuel told police at the time to “get f*****", that he’d done nothing wrong as he refused to put his hands behind his back, the court was told. He was subdued with OC spray after he lunged aggressively at a police officer. Manuel was also charged with possessing ice as he sat in a car with no plates in Cranbourne, several counts of driving an unregistered vehicle and failing to answer bail. Defence lawyer Rachel Hopkins told the court Manuel suffered post-traumatic stress and memory loss from being stabbed in the head in 2007, as well as injuries from a car crash.

She said Manuel had completed seven of the required 40 hours of unpaid work as part of his existing community-based order. The order didn’t address his underlying drug and mental health issues, Ms Hopkins said. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen said he wouldn’t place Manuel on another community corrections order because “he’s not going to comply”. “You’ve got such repetitive (offending) behaviour, there’s no alternative for a court but to impose a term of imprisonment.” Manuel was jailed for two months, disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined $1500. Hours after his sentence,

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Stabbed in bank brawl A FIGHT between three men outside a Westpac bank in Springvale has ended with one of the men being rushed to hospital with puncture wounds from an alleged stabbing. It’s not known what started the fight nor whether the men were known to each other when the fight broke out outside the bank on Springvale Road, about 2pm on Monday 17 August. A 40-year-old Springvale man was taken to The Alfred hospital with nonlife threatening puncture wounds to his lower back. A Footscray West man and a second man, both in their twenties, were interviewed by police and released.

Opportunity for charity NOBLE Park’s Ermha Op Shop is celebrating National Op Shop Week with a half-price sale. Customers can follow the event slogan Op Till You Drop from 24 to 30 August. Volunteers and carers run the shop, which opened its doors 33 years ago and gives all proceeds to Ermha. The community mental health service provides support to individuals experiencing the effects of mental illness and disability, as well as their family members and carers. The op shop provides material aid to clients in the form of clothing and household items. The Ermha Op Shop is at 13 Buckley Street, Noble Park, and is open 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 12.30pm Saturdays.

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Sky's the pokies limit By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS THE heavy cost of poker machines is a high one but hidden from everyday concerns, according to those leading the newly-formed Alliance for Gambling Reform. Greater Dandenong became one of the first councils to sign up to the national alliance this month. Within its borders, more than $117 million was poured into pokie-machine slots in 2014/15. Dr Charles Livingstone, academic and one of the alliance leaders, says that by Productivity Commission estimates, 60 per cent of that figure - or $70 million - would come from problem gamblers in Greater Dandenong. The council area is the thirdhighest grossing area for pokies in Victoria, yet also one of the

most socio-economically disadvantaged. “The harm can’t be over-estimated. It flows onto the problem gamblers’ family, friends and employers,” Dr Livingstone said. He said the alliance - including welfare groups, local governments, inter-church groups had formed out of concern of the “untouchable” pokies industry “riding roughshod over people’s legitimate concerns”. “In recent times (the pokies industry) have used their influence to buy political favours and intimidate politicians to get what they want. “We don’t want to stop people having fun, but we want to stop the harm. “It’s very hard to get things done to reduce the harm.” Other alliance members are

Attempted murder, arson charges as house burns By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG North man will answer attempted murder and arson charges over a fire that destroyed a historic home on Thursday night. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Dean Hayes said the 31-year-old man was in remand to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday 21 August. He said experts were still working to determine how the fire in the Carlton Road, Dandenong North, home started.

A CFA spokeswoman said crews were called to Ferring Homestead just before 7pm on 20 August and deemed the blaze under control just after 7pm. “The house was well alight,” she said. She said six trucks, from Dandenong and Hallam, responded to the call to the single-storey weatherboard homestead, which was about 100 years old and covered by a heritage overlay. It’s unclear whether anyone aside from the charged man was inside the home at the time of the fire.

anti-gambling campaigner Tim Costello, council peak bodies, welfare agencies such as The Salvation Army and Brotherhood of St Laurence as well as the Inter-Church Taskforce against Gambling. One of the drivers is City of Monash councillor Geoff Lake. He says Australians spend $16 billion on gambling each year, more than either alcohol ($14 billion), tobacco ($13 billion) or illicit drugs ($7 billion). About three-quarters of problem gamblers use the pokies. Each loses on average $21,000 a year. “It’s a hidden impact to some degree,” Cr Lake says. “It has by far the highest incidence of problem gambling and impact on people’s lives. It’s these machines that are put

on every corner, in every community.” The alliance will seek reducing maximum bet limits to $1 - which Cr Lake would limit losses from more than $1000 an hour to about $100. Other changes would include requiring regulatory bodies to closely consider the impact of extra machines and venues in disadvantaged areas. Leon Wiegard, president of clubs peak body Community Clubs Victoria, says pokies opponents overstate the possible amount lost per hour on pokies - a rate that varies between machines and venues. “The machines simply don’t spin that quickly.” On setting lower maximum bets, Mr Wiegard said it was akin to “50-cent bets at the

TAB ... virtually banning them from having the bet they want to have”. “We live in a world that people are entitled to have a say in how they behave. “If there’s any gambling going on in the world, there will be losses.” For 99.5 per cent of gamblers, pokies are a recreational pursuit not a problematic habit, he said. “It’s come down from 2.5 per cent (problem gamblers) to 0.5 per cent - so we’re winning.” He said a voluntary selfexclusion program for problem gamblers to ban themselves from Victorian pokie venues had been a success. “We don’t want problem gamblers. It’s not in our interests for people to go broke.”

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IN BRIEF Armed robbery A 20-YEAR-OLD Springvale South man has been arrested and charged over an armed robbery at a Keysborough McDonald's last month, but his accomplice is still on the run. The pair of offenders entered the fast food outlet at the corner of Perry and Cheltenham Roads about 11.45pm on 5 July armed with a knife and threatened staff, before fleeing with $400. The 20-year-old was arrested on Wednesday 12 August and has been charged with armed robbery, false imprisonment, as well as theft and affray charges. Anyone with information about the second offender is urged to contact Detective Senior Constable Marisa Owens at Dandenong Police Station on 9767 7562.

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A PALM tree was set alight outside a property in Dandenong North earlier this month. The tree was completely destroyed in the blaze, which was started outside a property in Cardinia Close just before 7pm on Friday 14 August. Any witnesses are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Left gasping by hot water service replacement RECENTLY I have had my gas heater decommissioned and had my hot water service replaced. To my horror I was asked to pay exorbitant call-out fees and service fees. When I go to work I don’t get paid a call-out fee of around $145 and service fees in 15 minute increments of around $25, which equals $100 on top of the call-out fee. I get a flat hourly rate of pay which I have to be happy with. Families trying to survive can’t afford these excessive fees on top of replacing worn-out appliances or pay for parts to repair appliances. In the case of my heater, which was only eight years

CRANBOURNE-Dandenong RSL is unveiling an Australian-first war memorial for servicepeople who died during training exercises. Sub-branch president John Wells hopes the memorial will evolve to name all of the victims - several thousand who remain unrecognised even at the National War Memorial. “We’ve had this huge cost of lives - men, women and children. They deserve better and as a society, we need to be better,” Mr Wells said. A dedication ceremony will be held at the memorial at Cranbourne RSL, 1475 South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne on 30 August, at 2pm. THE angry pills were obviously being handed around Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Monday. During a heated morning session, an accused man swore and struggled before being wrestled to the ground by police, a stroppy lawyer berated his client and an observing journalist in the foyer, and an unknown female went on a shouting spree inside and outside the courtroom for 15 minutes. And it wasn’t even a full moon ... NON-PROFIT groups in Greater Dandenong can now access a cash boost. Sandown Greyhound Racing Club with Greyhounds Entertainment has opened applications for its Community Grants Fund.

Organisations that provide outstanding service to the community in health, recreation or cultural awareness can apply for between $250 and $20,000. Visit sandowngreyhounds.com.au for more information. Applications close 1 April. DANDENONG Market Lotto put big smiles on one Latrobe Valley family’s faces. A father in his 50s won a $2.1 million division one Tattslotto prize on 9 August but won’t be retiring any time soon. “I get bored way too easily,” he said. “The kids’ birthdays are coming up so they will definitely be getting spoilt with the double beds and iPods they’ve always wanted.”

old and I have had serviced biannually, I had no choice but pay to have it checked and then be told it was going to be decommissioned because of carbon monoxide emissions. Now I have found out that particular model has been recalled but the company has not contacted me despite the publicity in late June. This industry needs to be regulated and fees bought in line with what families can afford. In the case of my hot water service, it had given very good service and needed replacing but I needed advice to what size and model to replace the old one with and it’s hard to know where to begin when it curls up its

toes and fails in the depths of a cold winter. No heater, no hot water service... in the middle of winter! There are no gas and fuel shops or Origin Energy shops left to go and get advice and consumers like myself are at the mercy of companies when left stranded by failing appliances and not knowing where to go for help or advice. Things need to change and companies need to give advice freely and the government needs to see that this change is effective immediately! Gaye Guest, Noble Park.

SOCIALLY SPEAKING RE: Council split on ‘racist’ call COUNCILLOR Memeti is forgetting that he actually said this to public who attended the meeting also. The councillors might be happy to ignore what he did, then that is their decision, but I think he has an obligation to apologise to the public. I think should be done at the next council meeting so it is recorded! If we made a comment like that we would not get away with it, why should he? Harik, via web. GOOD decision by the majority of councillors to not

sell the Glendale Reserve and to keep the open space available to all the community. Just a shame that Cr Memeti’s unfair criticism of his fellow councillors as racist, everyone’s opinion should be valued and respected. Remember we live in a democracy and this should be supported. Mel Bourne, via web. RE: SABA hits out at leaked email dirty tricks I do not have a pro-meters stance as printed. My reasons for opposition to parking meters have been well-documented.

The reason I voted the way I did was because I utterly resented councillors Memeti and Chea accusing myself and other councillors of racism for not supporting them on an earlier matter before council, and I had no intention of giving support to those two councillors who were making unfounded claims against my council colleagues for being racist. If Crs Chea and Memeti expected my support they lost it because of their malicious attack on the mayor and other councillors earlier that evening. Councillor Peter Brown, via web.

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The member next door By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS WHAT are the chances: a former Dandenong-based MP living next door to a Dandenong-based journalist? Dr Ron Wells represented Eumemmerring Province in the State Upper House in 1992-'99 - the first Liberal elected to the seat. My tenure on the Dandenong Journal started more than a decade later. Nearing his 80th birthday, Dr Wells remains vital and politically alert as we visit his old stomping ground at Dandenong Market. The former veterinary medical researcher and university teacher tells me he doesn’t think of old age. “I’m looking forward to a vigorous career ahead.” At Dandenong Market, he marvels at its reconstruction, its comfort and array of foods and cultures. “Dandenong is a wonderful place,” he says. “It’s looking bigger and better now.” He listens eagerly to a merchandise trader’s gripes about the lack of shoppers. “Get onto your MP,” Dr Wells advised. Listening was a big part of the job, he tells me. He started up an Unemployment Hour radio program on Casey community station 3SER - talkback that generated headlines in the nation’s media. He also got to know the waves of new arrivals who had settled in Dandenong since the end of World War II. When he arrived in the seat, Dr Wells was quoted by the Journal refer-

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Ron Wells returns to Dandenong Market. 142476 ring to the rapidly-expanding southeast corridor as “a major extension of human civilisation”. As we sit in the market food court, Dr Wells tells me he knew Dandenong was much more important than its size indicated. “It is like a miniature Australia. When I was elected to Eumemmerring, I said: as Eumemmerring goes, so Australia will go. “We had the greatest challenges facing us. I was very conscious of that.”

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One of the over-riding concerns of the area was “money to do more things”. “In a growing society there are huge welfare needs that are difficult to meet. “It’s always about economic management. You’ve got to have people who understand the economy in charge.” Dr Wells had a fiery introduction as an Eumemmerring MP, especially for one who appreciated “the priceless experience of being well-educated”.

A month after his election, Dr Wells and Berwick MP Robert Dean - with 10 police on hand - fronted a hostile public meeting in Doveton. In its front-page story “School Fury”, the Journal reported about 1000 parents, students and teachers taunted and hurled papers at the pair over the government’s impending closure of Joseph Banks Secondary College. Photographer Andrew Henshaw captured the moment when an angry parent was restrained as he fronted a “startled” Dr Wells. The closure doesn’t seem to sit well with him when I remind him. “Education was and is central to a modern, democratic way of life and

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School finds individual approach is for the best By CASEY NEILL NOBLE Park students are keeping ahead of the pack thanks to novel teaching techniques. Harrisfield Primary School principal Meredith Iaconese was thrilled with the school’s performance in the recently-released National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results. She said it was proof the school’s unique teaching model was working. “From what I’m just seeing here there are no surprises,” she said. “We continue to be doing really well in spelling in grammar. “We’re significantly above the state.” Ms Iaconese said children in Grades 4 to 6 were grouped into the Senior Learning House. They are then split up according to ability rather than age. “They move according to the skills that are being taught at the time,” she said. “We don’t teach classes we teach children. “That is something that we’ve really focused on.” She said the school had fulltime art, physical education and information and communication technology (ICT) specialists. “Because they don’t have a full-time load in that specialist subject, they also take a group when it’s reading time,” she said.

Principal Meredith Iaconese with Grade 5 students David, Brooke, Maria and Ethan. 143207 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS So instead of having about 25 kids in four groups for reading, Ms Ianconese said students were split into eight smaller groups. “The focus is much tighter, based on the student needs,” she said. There are six maths groups in the Senior House. “I think that’s really helped. It’s narrowed down for teachers,”

Ms Iaconese said. “You can really target your small group work so much tighter.” She said explicit teaching was also making a difference to outcomes. “It’s that whole thing of leaving nothing to chance,” she said. “There’s a learning intention for each lesson.

“The children know what that learning intention is. They know what they’re working towards. “They get feedback at the end of the lesson about how they’ve gone. “They have feedback for the teachers, too.” Then there’s a lesson at 10am each day called intervention. “We identify students that

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Gwen Jarvis Born 22 September 1922 Died 14 August 2015 DANDENONG treasure and former mayoress Gwen Jarvis has died just weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. Alongside her late husband and three-time Dandenong mayor Maurie Jarvis, Gwen not only built a life in Dandenong for her own family, but a community for generations to come. She made her mark through the Truby King Infant Welfare Centre, Dandenong West Kindergarten and Primary School, Girl Guides, Dandenong Trinity Uniting Church and Wallara. “Wallara was started in our living room in 1959,” Gwen proudly told the Journal. For 40 years she volunteered with Dandenong’s Festival of Music and Art for Youth, and the YWCA recognised her work to establish the organisation in Dandenong by naming a facility in her honour in Hammond Road. Gwen was named a City of Greater Dandenong Living Treasure, an honour reserved for people who made a lasting impact on the quality and nature of life for all in the municipality. She was the second daughter of Charles and Doris McPhee and was born at home in Close Avenue, Dandenong, in 1922. She attended Dandenong West Primary School followed by Dandenong High School, where she was a prefect in her final year.

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Maurie and Gwen Jarvis at a tree planting in Hemmings Park in the mid 1960s. Church was an important part of her family’s life and it was there Gwen met Maurie. They were married in the Methodist Church in 1944 when Maurie was home on war-time leave from the Torres Strait Islands.

They first lived in Stud Road, Dandenong, before building a home in Jones Road, Dandenong West. Journal reporter and Gwen’s Dandy High classmate Marg Stork in 2012 wrote: “Over the years, I had the pleasure of visiting them at

their home, to see the banks of beautiful rhododendrons which struck a colourful springtime note and which we featured in the Dandenong Journal on a number of occasions.” Gwen moved into Valley Village Mews on Stud Road, Dandenong, when Maurie passed away in 2003 and later moved to Millhaven Lodge in Pakenham where she died peacefully on Friday 14 August. During her 85 years in Dandenong, Gwen watched a small country town transform into a bustling multicultural city. Gwen’s grandson and Journal reporter Russell Bennett recently spoke to her for the paper’s 150th anniversary, and said her memories of what made Dandenong so great in her eyes were still as vivid as ever. “All the friends we had were great - they were my life. The people there were all good to me, and I was good to them,” she said. At a council-hosted 90th birthday party in 2012, Gwen told Marg: “I love Dandenong. It is the city where my heart is.” Gwen is survived by daughters Elizabeth, Bronwyn, Sue and Marion, eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

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17A Comber Street, Noble Park

Selling

4A 2B 1C Located in a quiet street, this young and beautifully presented double storey home is just minutes away from train station, schools and shopping centre. Offers: 4 large bedrooms, BIRs, master has full en-suite; 3 toilets, study area; Quality kitchen adjoining to a large meals/TV area with stainless steel apps, stone bench top; separate lounge room; central ducted heating, split A/C, remote control garage.

View Agent

6 Golding Crt, Springvale Sth

Selling

5A 2B 2C Positioned in a high sought after location is this well presented BV home offers quality and spacious for a large family including a large office/workshop which perfectly suited to run an accountancy, beauty or hair dressing from home (STCA). Features: Modern kitchen; large lounge & big dining area with gas furnace heating, split A/C; large covered veranda; Beautiful laminated timber flooring.

View Agent Price

Sat: 2-2.30pm Daniel Nguyen 0488 818 918

Sat: 12-12.30pm Kennedy Do 0419 003 969 $550,000 plus

Raine&Horne Springvale 9548 4011 | rh.com.au/springvale

SALES & RENTALS

118 Walker St Dandenong P: 9791 5922 F: 9792 2536

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Doveton

Dandenong

20 NiGra Street

CORNER BLOCK OPPORTUNITY!

Earn rental income while exploring the potential of developing the backyard of this home (STCA). This home is positioned within five minutes drive to the Dandenong CBD, transport and Monash Freeway access. It features three spacious bedrooms, spacious lounge/dining, ducted heating, gas cooking and hot water service and a single garage plus storeroom. YOUR KEY TO WEALTH!

auCtioN: Saturday, 19th September, 2015 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPeN: Wed 4:00pm to 4:30pm & Sat 10:00am to 10:30am

Dandenong North

Dandenong Central

11 Waratah Drive

Location is everything and this three bedroom brick home is close to Schools, shops, transport and more. Set up for family living, there is a lounge to the front with built in shelving, a spacious kitchen area plus a dining/multi function room. There is a large covered deck for all round outdoor living, plenty of yard space for the kids plus both a carport and garage to keep the cars and toys. Currently let to good tenants. INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE!

2/17 GraNt Street

HIDDEN TREASURE IN THE HEART OF TOWN!

This renovated three bedroom home in central Dandenong is the ideal property for those looking for a maintenance free property within walking distance of Dandenong Market, Plaza and railway station. Bright open living area with a garden outlook and access to the covered verandah for year round entertaining. New timber bench tops in the kitchen, neutral floor cover throughout and three bedrooms with a central bathroom. Add to this a garage, well designed brick paved gardens and an easy to handle yard size. IT'S BIGGER THAN IT APPEARS!

For Sale: $409,950 oPeN: Wed 3:45pm to 4:00pm & Sat 12:00pm to 12:15pm

For Sale: $440,000 to $470,000 oPeN: Sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm

Dandenong North

1/58 SabiNe aveNue

JUST TWO ON THE BLOCK!

Spacious two bedroom unit perched on the top of the hill and set in a quiet residential area boasting views of the Dandenong Ranges and Frankston Peninsula. Offers large lounge, functional kitchen overlooking the dining area, full bathroom and separate laundry. Externally a large private backyard with decked area for entertaining and lock up garage complete the package. Excellent long term tenant paying $290.00 per week make this an ideal investment. NO OWNERS CORPORATE FEES!

1 Waratah Drive

NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN!

If you are searching for a home that has been well cared for and fully maintained over the years then this is the one for you! Three bedrooms, a central bathroom, a separate lounge and a timber kitchen with tiled meals area will provide your family with a fantastic environment in which to grow. The Axminster carpets are virtually indestructible but if you prefer timber floors, it’s just a matter of removing the carpets. Outside is a lock up garage, porch, vegie patch and room for the kids. Close to schools, transport, churches and more! LOCATION IS THE KEY!

For Sale: $450,000 to $470,000 oPeN: thurs 4:00pm to 4:30pm & Sat 12:30pm to 1:00pm

For Sale: $290,000 to $310,000 oPeN: thurs 4:00pm to 4:30pm & Sat 12:15pm to 12:45pm

Dandenong

Exhibiting modern, spacious elegance and modern luxury, this 69 square (approx.) home offers such a variety of living spaces and functionality, it’s difficult to know where to start. Formal lounge and separate dining room, huge family area with meals area and chef’s kitchen with granite benchtops, glass splashback and a full range of high quality stainless steel appliances. There is also a large bedroom downstairs, big bathroom with spa bath and toilet and internal access to the four car garage. Four additional bedrooms upstairs with full ensuite and a huge walk in robe to the master bedroom plus two additional bathrooms, three toilets and balcony. Features include central cooling and heating, high ceilings, downlights, extensive use of feature floor tiles and quality window furnishings throughout.

For Sale: $950,000 plus oPeN: Sat 11:00am to 11:30am

A WONDERFUL POCKET OF REAL ESTATE!

Dandenong North

20 rayMoND Street

MODERN - SPACIOUS - ELEGANCE!

Dandenong

2/31 GlaDStoNe roaD

VALUE FOR MONEY!

Spacious two bedroom unit located in the popular St Gerards School precinct. Offers renovated kitchen and bathroom, polished floors, tiled wet areas, large master bedroom, double shower cubicle in bathroom, all gas appliances, air conditioning, aluminium windows, roller blinds, security doors, private backyard and carport. Walk to schools, shops and transport. Quick access to Eastlink. Potential rental of $280.00 per week. ONE OF ONLY THREE ON THE BLOCK!

For Sale: $260,000 to $280,000 oPeN: thurs 5:00pm to 5:30pm & Sat 11:30am to 12:00pm

Dandenong

1/17 Grant Street

6/99 McCrae Street

CORNER SITE!

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!

For Sale: $320,000 to $350,000 oPeN: Wed 3:30-3:45pm & Sat 11:45-12:00pm

OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

Set so close to the Dandenong Plaza, Market, schools and transport, this unit will make a fantastic investment or affordable home for the owner/occupier. Freshly painted, two bedrooms with built in robes, updated kitchen and fresh clean bathroom. Includes car park. Currently let to great tenants at $250.00 per week.

For Sale: $210,000 to $220,000 oPeN: thurs 4:00-4:30pm & Sat 11:00-11:30am 1196225

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Mick Whelan Sales Manager 0416 003 505

Mile Mileski Sales Consultant 0417 103 325

John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517

Samuel Hanna Sales Consultant 0425 698 307

Frank Holohan Senior Consultant

9791 5922

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KEYSBOROUGH 413 CHANDLER ROAD

NOBLE PARK 2/7 FLINDERS STREET

Dual Living, Dual Kitchens - What a Unique Opportunity!! Here is a great sized family home in a great location or a home that can be shared with your friends & family. Offering you an ultimate lifestyle and convenience is this home with 4 good sized bedrooms, all with BIRs, dual living areas, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets plus an automatic remote controlled semi garage. With two kitchens, two livings areas, plenty of BDRs & a fantastic deck, this is the true meaning of a large family home!

Come one and come all this lovely villa unit is perfect for first home buyers, investors, and those looking to downsize. This recently refurbished 2 BDR unit with BIR is so close to all amenities & is screaming out to the right buyer. Step inside this immaculately presented and light filled home and be pleasantly surprise with good size lounge, floorboards, LED down lights in living, ceiling fan, GDH, fresh paints, updated kitchen with gas appliances & bathroom – just move in!

METHOD

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 12th September at 1pm $500,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 90-120 Days Wed 5:45 - 6:15pm & Sat 11 - 11:30am Photo ID required Phong Ho 0432 031 601 Jessejames Mariñas 0431 108 933 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

SPRINGVALE 56 STEPHENSON STREET

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 29th August at 11am $290,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Chien Le 0403 342 809 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK 29 JOFFRE STREET

What an opportunity - Dual Occupancy potential on 673sqm (STCA) & just moments from Springvale Central! Comprising 2 spacious bedrooms with BIRs, large formal lounge room, kitchen with adjoining dining area, air conditioning, heating, gas cook top & hot water, bright central bathroom, separate laundry & toilet, lock up garage, huge backyard offering plenty of room to build another one (STCA). The possibilities are endless!

Ladies & gentleman, THIS IS IT!!! A whopping 1119m2 (approx) of outstanding land in a perfectly secluded, yet safe & central locale – the future site of multiple dwellings for the wise purchaser. With a huge 19 metre frontage, plenty of length to the rear fence and everything in between, this block is primed and ready for you to develop (STCA). It’s easily within walking distance of schools, parks and the station, all which make this large allotment the purchase where you can reap the rewards!

METHOD

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 5th September at 11am $470,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30-90 Days Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Lee Phuong 0402 660 880 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 5th September at 11am $600,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Belinda Robbie 0414 335 696 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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KEYSBOROUGH 8 KILBRIDE STREET

DANDENONG 9 EVERITT STREET

How often do you come across a home that is perfectly designed for a large family, where you can enjoy upstairs / downstairs entertaining, celebrate in the spacious rear yard & have plenty of room so you don’t have to worry about moving again. With 4 good sized BDRs, 2 bathrooms, a fresh coat of paint, dual living areas including an upstairs living with a balcony in addition being positioned on a block size of 535m2 (approx), it’ll be a massive win for any large family.

This beautiful modern home reveals an emphasis on style & a focus on light filled rooms throughout a welcoming floor-plan. This three BDR + study, 2 bathroom home has it all - MSTR with WIR & full en suite, BDRs with mirrored BIRs, central bathroom & study / 4th BDR. The open kitchen boasts caesarstone bench tops, plus has a relaxed lifestyle with separate living & dining areas and has access to the paved courtyard for easy indoor - outdoor entertainment.

METHOD

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 5th September at 1:30pm $490,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 90 Days Wed 5:30 - 6pm & Sat 1 - 1:30pm Photo ID required Jessejames Mariñas 0431 108 933 Chee-ky Dunlop 0422 910 881 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 29th August at 11:30am $450,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. Sat 11 - 11:30am Photo ID required Jessejames Mariñas 0431 108 933 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

3a 2b 1c 2e

KEYSBOROUGH 15 MEADOWBROOK PLACE Multiple living & meal areas, flexibility with an open plan, a modern feel kitchen not to mention three good sized robed BDRs, master with a semi en suite. Best yet is the exceptionally large lock up garage which freely opens to the courtyard, fruit trees and wrap around yard on this block of 508m2 (approx).

KEYSBOROUGH 30 BEDDINGTON STREET

Elegance, a smart, yet well designed floor plan, a peaceful ambiance & a 6 star energy rating – these are the attributes you’ll find in this two year young home that’s brimming with class! Nestled in this quiet street in the Somerfield Estate sits this truly exceptional home, perfect for the growing family with a MSTR BDR at the front, 3 zoned BDRs, stunning kitchen, an open living that flows outdoors with the collapsible doors to an undercover alfresco in addition to a theatre room. METHOD PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 5th September at 12pm $750,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 60 Days. Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Andrea Gutwirth 0401 650 862 Chee-ky Dunlop 0422 910 881 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

Saturday 19th September at 11:30am INSPECT Sat 1 - 1:30pm PRICE Contact Agent TERMS 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. CONTACT Chang Wang 0450 706 668 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

FREE APPRAISAL HOTLINE

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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ENDEAVOUR HILLS, 5 BRIDLE COURT Perfect Home With A Multitude Of Opportunities

Method

You will be captivated by the charm and taken by the quality of this Inspection beautiful home. Set in one of Endeavour Hills most sought after pockets and surrounded by landscaped gardens on approximately Price 625m2 the home offers open plan living, well-appointed kitchen Contact with quality appliances, meals and family room plus additional home based office or teenage pad. Complete with every luxury extra and within walking distance of Mossgiel Park primary school and local transport this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Tues 1st Sep at 6pm (Unless sold prior) Sat & Sun 1-1.30pm $470,000 Plus Dexter Wijesinghe 0411 221 819 Anthony Johnson 0412 586 283

ROWVILLE 150 Kelletts Road 9753 2828

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Explore Your Possibilities with The C! KEYSBOROUGH 40 Clarendon Drive

Carlisle Home Atlantique 32 Mk II

Offers multiple family living areas and outdoor entertaining spaces • Evaporative cooling/heating throughout, 7.1 Daikin split Reverse to living areas • 3 living areas/Alfresco entertaining area with Merbau decking and cafe blinds • Situated in a highly desirable location close to prestigious schools, Tatterson Park with its woodlands and wetlands, golf courses, Parkmore Shopping Centre.

SPRINGVALE 13 Ellen Street

Wow! Location and Quality!

Conveniently located within walking distance of vibrant Springvale Central, this attractive home is also within close proximity of a vast array of desired amenities. • 2.7m high ceilings, double size bedrooms premium carpets • Spacious lounge/ducted heating/ac cooling Roller shutters • Botanical garden/vegie patch/ water tanks First time on market, make it yours call us now.

Auction this sAturdAy

3A1B1D4L

4A2B3D2L

Auction: 29/08/2015 @ 10:30am 10% Deposit Settlement 30Days Inspect: Sat 10:00am - 10:30am Wed 5:30pm - 6:00pm Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

Private: $770,000+ Inspect: Sat 12:30pm - 1:00pm Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Varun Ahuja 0404 954 492

SPRINGVALE 17/453-457 Springvale

Live the Lifestyle You Dream Off!

Within minutes by bus or by foot in the centre of the Vibrant Springvale Central, a lavour of “Saigon” hits with foods and Restaurants. With spacious lounge, Caesarstone bench tops, gas cook top, stainless steel appliances with Blanco dishwasher and huge dining looking out on to an inviting courtyard. • Walking distance to schools, shops, and public transport • Call today for an immediate inspection.

SPRINGVALE 109/31B Buckingham Ave

4A3B3D2L

2A1B1D1L

Private: Inspect:

$470,000+ Sat 11:30am - 12:00pm Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Varun Ahuja 0404 954 492

NOBLE PARK 9 Racecourse Road

Close to Dandenong Hospital, Primary schools, Dandenong Oasis, parks and walking tracks this home would be suitable for singles or young families looking for a safe tranquil place to call home. • Featuring 2 comfortably sized bedrooms with wall to wall carpet and built in robes, a kitchen itted with gas cooking and breakfast bench, and adjoining L shaped Lounge.

3A2B3D2L

2A1B1D1L

Private: $450,000+ Inspect: Contact Agent Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Varun Ahuja 0404 954 492

Private: Inspect:

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Private 2 Bedrooms Home in Great Location

Conveniently positioned with easy access to Primary & Secondary Schools, public transport and various restaurants. • Ideally situated within close proximity to a vast range of amenities. • Perfect opportunity to make an astute acquisition in a family-friendly neighbourhood • Book an appointment for inspection as these stunning townhouses are sure to be snapped up

• Leading Agency in your Area with Unrivaled Customer service • We specialise in Springvale, Keysborough and Noble Park • Over 20 Years of Real Estate Experience • With over 10,000 Clients, we have more buyers for your home • Award Winning agents • Our team can speak a combined 9 languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Teochew, Vietnamese, Cambodian (Khmer), Thai, Hindi and Punjabi • Excellent Ofice Location next to Westpac - more buyers come to us

$345,000+ Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Varun Ahuja 0404 954 492

Brand new generously proportioned DANDENONG 2/13 Falkiner Cres double-storey townhouses

Thinking of Selling?

Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491

Very Motivated Vendor

• 5 star kitchen, including stainless steel European gas oven/cooktop, stunning waterfall Caesar stone bench tops and plenty of cupboard space • Open Lounge & Living area w/reverse cycle a/c • Springvale Central hub, where a multitude of restaurants, cafés and food stores are literally at your feet! • Huge wrap-around L-shaped balcony

Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

$290,000+ Sat 11:00am - 11:30am Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

Attention Landlords! Does your property manager return your calls? Is your Property Manager constantly changing? Are you being given the support you need? Are you getting the service you deserve?

It is time for a

HANGE!

Contact The C Real Estate today for an Exclusive Introductory Offer!

Aaron Hadow 0498 669 002

Varun Ahuja 0404 954 492 363 Springvale Road, Springvale www.theCrealestate.com.au

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McDonald R E A L

E S TAT E

mcdonaldre.co

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 4 BEDFORD COURT MODERN DELIGHT FOR THE CONTEMPORARY TASTE With stunning features and immaculate presentation, this gorgeous brick residence has been updated throughout, suiting those looking for modern flair. Meticulously kept, this home is your chance to create some magic for the growing family. Sitting on a 645sqm allotment, featuring a great sense of light & privacy throughout, you’ll be impressed by the generous proportions of the home, comprising of: • 3 spacious bedrooms • Remodeled Bathroom • Warm and inviting formal lounge • Stunning kitchen with adjoining dining space • Double carport and long driveway for additional car accommodation • Pergola for outdoor entertaining, extra outdoor room Packaged for the particular buyer looking for detail and a home to move in right away, don’t miss out on this rare chance and get your foot in the door!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

SPRINGVALE LOT 7, 57 SANDOWN ROAD GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! NEW LAND BLOCKS IN SPRINGVALE CENTRAL! Right in the heart of Springvale’s hustle and bustle, this grand real estate opportunity will appeal to home builders & investors. Land measuring 500m2 and located a stone’s throw away from Springvale shopping Centre, these wonderful residential blocks in NEW SANDOWN RD ESTATE is ready for you to build your dream home and enjoy the relaxing life style and the conveniences Springvale Central has to offer! Just minutes away from Springvale primary school, Minaret College, Killester College, buses, train station, Springvale shopping, & Medical centers. Grab the opportunity to build your dream home right here amongst the elite! Don’t hesitate or it will be too late! Be the 1st to secure your future in the NEW, most prestige estate in Springvale!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

Auction: Sat 29th August @ 11:00am Price: Auction $360,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 4:00 - 4:30pm Saturday 10:30 - 11:00am mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 8510862 Harry Li 0414 216 699 Shane Ah-Kan 0433 301 502

ENTRY LEVEL FIRST HOME/INVESTMENT! This is the perfect platform to raise the family or start your investment portfolio. Desirably positioned on Springvale Road, opposite temples and nearby all amenities, this charming residence sits on 540sqm (approx) of prime Springvale South land. Ideal to reside/rent out, re-build or maybe run a home business (STCA), this delightful chance is sure to provide a wide array of choices. Comprising of: • 3 great sized bedrooms • Spacious Lounge on entry • Kitchen & Dining area • Nice sized yard So close to local Athol road shops, short travel times away from buses, train station, Springvale shopping and more, you’ve got to add this to you must see list. Convenient and a proven area of growth should provide lifestyle enjoyment and solid returns. Make it yours!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

Auction: Sun 13th September @ 12:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 8567389

Kenny Pham 0433 373 454 Harry Li 0414 216 699

SPRINGVALE STH 521 SPRINGVALE RD

SPRINGVALE LOT 45, 57 SANDOWN ROAD GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! NEW LAND BLOCKS IN SPRINGVALE CENTRAL! Right in the heart of Springvale’s hustle and bustle, this grand real estate opportunity will appeal to home builders & investors. Land measuring 452m2 and located a stone’s throw away from Springvale shopping Centre, these wonderful residential blocks in NEW SANDOWN RD ESTATE is ready for you to build your dream home and enjoy the relaxing life style and the conveniences Springvale Central has to offer! Just minutes away from Springvale primary school, Minaret College, Killester College, buses, train station, Springvale shopping, & Medical centers. Grab the opportunity to build your dream home right here amongst the elite! Don’t hesitate or it will be too late! Be the 1st to secure your future in the NEW, most prestige estate in Springvale!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

Auction: Sat 12th September @ 2:30pm Inspect: Wednesday 3:00 - 3:30pm Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 3673552

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

Auction: Sun 13th September @ 12:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 8567389

Kenny Pham 0433 373 454 Harry Li 0414 216 699

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HOME OF THE WEEK KEYSBOROUGH 15/5 ANNAFEE AVE

B 2.5

CRISP NEW TOWNHOUSE Freshly presented and just a few weeks old, this family-sized townhouse presents a really welcome and affordable way to enter the vibrant “new home” market in booming Keysborough. Featuring open plan living and dining areas anchored by a gleaming stone-benched kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances, and a guest powder room makes for convenient living and hosting. Upstairs are 3 generous bedrooms with 2 beautifully tiled and appointed bathrooms including a private ensuite for the master. Completing the package are rear deck, grassy courtyard with shed and water tank, heating, a lock-up garage, private parking for 2 plus space for visitors. All this in a quality enclave just moments from ships, premium schools, beach and east link access

Price: $560,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 4:15 - 4:45pm Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm

KEYSBOROUGH 16 JUNE COURT FANTASTIC FAMILY FAVOURITE! Nestled in the bowl of the court with parkland adjoining, sits this wonderful family home! Lovingly revitalised with a fresh coat of paint throughout, this generously proportioned home will suit the large or growing family. On the ground level, two living zones provide all members of the family a chance to do their own thing. A formal lounge provides a statement at the front of the home and a massive family room incorporating a dining zone and family meals area lies at the back. The open plan kitchen allows the chef in the family to still be part of what’s happening in the family living zone or even in the large back garden framed by a welcoming gazebo. Three bedrooms, all with built in robes, are located downstairs along with the central bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. On the second level is a complete utopia for parents with a spacious master bedroom, parents retreat plus a large living zone.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

Auction: Saturday 5th Sept at 2:30pm Price: $600,000+ Inspect: Thursday 5:30 - 6:00pm Saturday 2:30 - 3:00pm

Kerri Skews 0438 322 633 John Wysham 0418 322 618

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189

KEYSBOROUGH 48 DAHLIA CRESCENT PERFECTLY FOR FIRST HOME BUYER Single storey Metricon home approx. 20 sq. only 1.5 years young in Somerfield Estate. Features 3 bedrooms plus a lounge room or a fourth bedroom, master bedroom with full en-suite bathroom, 2 living areas, quality carpet and beautiful bamboo floor, kitchen with stainless steel fittings, a butler pantry, stone bench, Miele dishwasher and adjoining dining and family room open into a BBQ outdoor living/entertaining area under large verandah, ducted heating, big split system, security system, garden shed, single garage with remote door and internal access plus low maintenance landscaped gardens. The home is very close to Parkmore Shopping and easy access to East Link, handy to playground and park make this a choice buy for the young and growing family. Why build when you can just move in this lovely home and enjoy the lifestyle Somerfield got to offer ?

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

KEYSBOROUGH 2 MAXFIELD ROAD

A 3.5

LOVE THE SOMERFIELD LIFE STYLE

Price: $730,000+ Inspect: Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 2:15 - 2:45pm

Beautifully presented and very young; this elegant Burbank home of approx 28 sqs is in a popular location within the Somerfield Estate. This home has been tailored to ideally suit a mid-sized family’s lifestyle and is especially ideal for downsizers looking for intelligent use of space, quality finishes and oodles of storage all on a single level. Enjoying a north facing rear garden and the additional light that a corner location brings; the home features 3 bedrooms, with the large master bedroom providing a full en-suite bathroom with twin shower and a walk in robe. The second and third bedrooms are big, and there is a study alcove as well. Additional living space was created in the design to provide what are huge open plan living and dining areas overlooking the vast rear and side al fresco decking. This is a lovely area with lots of space for entertaining large gatherings in style and privacy. The kitchen is finished with stone benches and stainless steel appliances including a 900m gas range, dishwasher, glass splash back, plus an abundance of storage cupboards including an oversize pantry. Premium extras include quality carpeting and bamboo flooring, walk-in linen cupboard, ducted heating, ducted vacuum, evaporative cooling, security system, water tank, solar panels , large double garage with remote door and internal access plus beautiful landscaped gardens and more. The home is surrounded by other quality homes and is with easy access to East Link, with community open spaces and BBQ park nearby. Its close proximity to other amenities - 5 minutes drive Haileybury College and 10 minutes drive to Edithvale beach. Great allotment size of 515 m2 Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

Price: $620,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 12:45 - 1:15pm

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189

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Harcourts Unity 30 Douglas St Noble Park 03 8555 3828 www.unity.harcourts.com.au

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AUCTION ON 29TH AUG

New Listing

Springvale South 668 Heatherton Road

Big Block Of Land! Great Development Opportunity! A great opportunity to own a home & build up your investment at the same time on 745m2 (approx.) of land, by keeping the existing home & build 2 units at the back (STCA). The home offers 3 bedroom, kitchen adjoining meals area, lounge & bathroom, separated laundry & toilet. Extra features including: timber floor, ducted heating, A/C & solar panels. Auction View Open

Saturday August 29 at 11.00am www.harcourts.com.au/VHU2268 Wednesday 4.00pm-4.30pm Sat 11:00am - 11:30am

Keysborough 49 Turramurra Drive 3 n

Harvey Nhan & Gina Beng Heng M 0432 558 881 M 0401 337 966 E harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au E gina.bengheng@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Unity

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Zoned living spaces + open plan modern kitchen and meals area Three bedrooms serviced by full family bathroom and laundry Ducted heating/cooling, tiled/ carpeted flooring, security shutters & large windows

522 m

Auction 19 Sep 2:00pm Price Guide $460,000 + Inspect Sat 12:00pm

Shop 13 Narelle Dr, Aspendale Gardens S/C VIC 3195 03 8586 6411

Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

Byron Elrod 0434 262 589

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Upstairs study nook & gallery space Shop 13 Narelle Dr, Aspendale Gardens S/C VIC 3195

Lower level open plan living/entertaining spaces + stunning

Sophisticated kitchen boasting Bosch s/steel appliances, stone/timber countertops & a plethora of premium cabinetry

Ducted heating/vacuum & evaporative cooling 03 8586 6411

Auction 17 Sep 8:00pm Price Guide $720K-$790K Inspect Sat 1:00pm

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

Byron Elrod 0434 262 589

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Keysborough 12 Chris Court 5

703 m

Luxurious fitted family and entertainers residence

Expansive alfresco area for entertaining

Multiple living zones (formal living, family lounge/meals, multi-

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bathroom & huge laundry

Combination flooring: hardwood/carpeted/tiled, plethora of

Double garage with expansive workshop space

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Premium location on a quiet court close to great schools,

Gorgeous landscaped, low-maintenance gardens

parklands & amenities

Auction 5 Sep 11:00am Laura Voinea 0435 921 730

Price Guide $770,000+

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

Inspect Sat 11:00am

Keysborough 12 Winthrop Court 4

421 m

Auction Reserve in Price Range

4 robed bedrooms, (Master WIR & ensuite), large bathroom,

Formal living room, o/plan family lounge/meals & gourmet kitchen - s/steel appliances, stone benchtops & b/bar

powder room and a generous laundry

Highly coveted location, in the quiet court of Winthrop

Meticulously maintained and elegantly styled, interspersed

Surrounded by lush, manicured gardens this contemporary

with a combination of plush carpet/tiled flooring, ducted

double story, brick veneer home offers a peaceful relaxed

heating, pendant lighting plus bright sunny windows

ambiance

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

03 8586 6411

Auction 12 Sep 11:00am Price Guide $699K-$769K Inspect Sat 11:00am

Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

isellgroup.com.au 1196221

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Keysborough 198 Bloomfield Road

What Happened? LOCAL Keysborough family are grateful for the sale of their property. iSell group’s Keysborough Specialists Dinesh Raghu & Laura Voinea surpassed expectations at the auction of 198 Bloomfield Road, Keysborough. On the weekend of August 15, the property was sold under the hammer for $660,000, which is a record price for the original part of Keysborough. This auction identified that these two agents are achieving outstanding results, with the property opening its doors to over four hundred people over the last twenty-eight days. 198 Bloomfield is nestled in a convenient location of Keysborough, featuring three bedrooms, dual living zones and an expansive garden. This forty year old home remained in original condition catching the eye of both owner occupiers and investors. The vendor of the home Mr Duyar said “Dinesh and Laura have worked hard for the family and really done a great job”. For more information please call Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157 or Laura Voinea 0435 921 730 DJ

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Land 803m2 approx

Keysborough 1 Toongabbie Court

Noble Park 1/6 French Street

Dandenong 69-71 McCrae Street

Springvale 14 Victoria Avenue

Comfortably located right in the heart of Keysborough, this lovely 3 bedroom corner block home will make an ideal choice for the first home owner or a wise investor.

This modern styled house is sure to impress. It is located in excellent position. This house is exceptionally rare, so take advantage of this opportunity and book your inspection today!

70% sold - BE QUICK! Pick either a single or double bedroom from this three-storey luxury apartment complex in Central Dandenong! These amazing apartments offer open-plan living with balcony access. Private Sale Contact Agent

A prime prospect for those looking to develop and subdivide the land (STCA), or awaiting for those looking to build dream house in this most sought after neighbourhood. Auction 5 SEPTEMBER 2015 12:00PM

Kim Le 0468 939 898 Emma Tuyet 0468 923 898

Private Sale Contact Agent

Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898

Kim Le 0468 939 898 Emma Tuyet 0468 923 898

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

Auction 12 SEPTEMBER 2015 12:00PM

2.5

Mount Waverley 1/30 Baily Street

Mulgrave 33 Stadium Circuit

Doncaster 18/798-800 Elgar Road

Glen Waverley 62C Pepperell Avenue

This distinctive ultra-modern residence delivers generous interiors brimful of natural light and a small park in a location loaded with green lifestyle advantages. Spectacular entertaining spaces! Private Sale Contact Agent

Set back with loads of space, this gorgeous double story family home is clean, fresh and ready to move in. . This wonderful property will sure please you.

This two bedroom apartment that’s positioned on the Elgar road is just 5 minutes’ walk to Doncaster shopping centre. The apartment has a sensational modern design.

Auction 29 August 2015 12:00PM

$450,000+ Contact Agent

Beautifully designed near new 4 bedroom double storey townhouse with its own street frontage. Only a short walk to Syndal station and shops, nearby the Glen Shopping Centre, plus a variety of renowned schools (STSA). Private Sale Contact Agent

Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898 Peter He 0411 149 898

Nuria Jewell 0411 726 898 Shan Li 0411 365 898

Sunny Lam 0468 992 898 Hoa Nguyen 0411 129 898

Nuria Jewell 0411 726 898 Shan Li 0411 365 898

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

Wheelers Hill 102 Lum Road

Cranbourne South 695 North Road

Box Hill 8/47 Rose Street

Beaumaris 176A Reserve Road

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. The owners has put in love and time to renovate, update and modernise this Private Sale Contact Agent

A beautiful location with great scenery to enjoy. This fantastic opportunity presents itself to you with so much potential; to own such an amazing piece of Cranbourne South’s finest and enjoy the lifestyle you have been dreaming of! Private Sale Contact Agent

Location is everything in property! It is well suited to first homebuyers or smart investors. Recently renovated with no more works required, this apartment is ideal for buying and moving straight into heart of Box Hill. Contact Agent $420,000+

Emanating luxury and style this architecturally designed townhouse (approx. 37.5sqm, 6 months old) sits in a most desirable location in the heart of Beaumaris, surrounded by Royal Melbourne, Victoria & Cheltenham golf courses.

Nuria Jewell 0411 726 898 Anita Meng 0411 358 898

Kim Le 0468 939 898 Emma Tuyet 0468 923 898

Lindsay Xu 0411 328 898 Vincent Yap 0411 709 898

Private Sale Contact Agent

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

953 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

Sunny Lam 0468 936 898

Berwick 65 Meridian Circuit

Melbourne 1401/220 Spencer Street

Wantirna 41 Ainsdale Avenue

Glen Iris 18/1495-1499 Malvern Road

Come home to one of Berwick’s most exclusive addresses at ‘Affinity Estate’, where everyday is like a holiday! This contemporary resort-style living can only be found here in Berwick!

This immaculate four bedroom home with modern tones is a sure pleaser! This home is fabulously situated and everything needed for an exemplary family lifestyle is effortlessly delivered at this premium address.

This immaculate four bedroom home with modern tones is a sure pleaser! This home is fabulously situated. Everything needed for an exemplary family lifestyle is effortlessly delivered at this premium address. Private Sale Contact Agent

Private Sale Contact Agent

This thoughtfully designed apartment with double glazed windows, filled with natural light, fibre optic cabling throughout the precinct offering internet speeds of up to 100Mbps and wireless access available in common areas. Private Sale Contact Agent

Thien Ly 0411 872 898 Hoa Nguyen 0411 129 898

Sunny Lam 0468 992 898

Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898 Thien Ly 0411 872 898

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Noble Park 32/473-475 Princes Hwy

Located in one of Keysborough most desired location, this neat and tidy single level home sits on a 520m2 approx. block of land is perfect to just move in, renovate, invest or subdivide. This cosy home provides for both first home buyers and the astute investor, looking for a great return on their investment. SOLD by Auction $528,000

Zoned res 2 and boasting a generous 860 m2 rectangular block comes this opportunity for a builder or developer. Ideally suited as a multi development site for 5-6 townhouses or even an apartment complex (STCA).

This original brick veneer home is perfectly situated in one of Springvale’s most convenient streets. Sitting on a generous block of land of approximately 585 m2, this property suits both investors and first home buyers.

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).

SOLD $800,000

SOLD within 2 Days $680,000

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Springvale 36 Gunther Avenue

Dandenong 24 Wilma Avenue

Keysborough 21 Burraneer Drive

This luxurious double storey 4 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms and huge garage is located in a privileged position in the heart of Glen Waverley.

Built by Grollo Homes renowned for their solid construction and award winning designs, no expense has been spared with the creation of this incredible home. Influenced by aeronautical design of the Airbus A380.

Huge block of approx. 1000sqm within the Mount Waverley Secondary College School Zone. 5 living areas and 3 indoor entertaining areas, this home is luxury living at its finest.

Uniquely designed and tailored for those who expect only sheer brilliance, this elegant FrenchChateau masterpiece takes the traditional approach with a contemporary twist to French Provincial inspired living.

SOLD within 3 Days $3,500,000

SOLD Top Price $3,200,000

SOLD Top Price

SOLD within 2 Weeks Top Price

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Doncaster 3 Ross Street

Mount Waverley 22 Joy Street

Balwyn 225 Belmore Road

Glen Waverley 17 Rose Avenue

The location itself will ensure high demand from quality tenants. Its spacious open plan design will appeal to homebuyers seeking convenient and low maintenance property.

Make sure you’re the first to view this beautiful modern home in the Eve Estate; situated on a sizeable corner block of 508m2 (approx.) This well presented home consists of 4 bedrooms.

This hot property has a land size of 751 sqm approx. with an existing house that is currently leased for $1,390/mth. Currently it’s a residential property, a possibility for future multi-level townhouse is available (STCA).

This property is situated on a rectangular block of approximately 190m² in the Heart of Richmond. What a great opportunity to own one of Melbourne’s most sought after locations!

SOLD $430,000

SOLD Top Price

SOLD $860,000

SOLD Top Price

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Richmond 87 York Street

Clayton 82 Margaret Street

Cranbourne North 12 Gladiolus Circ

Box Hill 3/7 John Street

Burwood 34 McComas Grove

Kew 1/1217 Burke Road

Wheelers Hill 24 Garnett Road

Mulgrave 62 Stadium Circuit

Set on a rectangle and flat allotment of approx 817 sqm, this blue chip property will generate MAXIMUM level of interest in today’s hot market. It is truly the BEST location with easy reach of all that Burwood has to offer.

Charming, stylish and instantly inviting, you will fall in love with this double brick, double garage home. This is an ideal first home or investment. This is one opportunity you won’t want to pass up.

This sensational home approx. 699sqm is not only elegant and beautifully presented; it’s also priced to sell. With spacious living area and a stunning outdoor area, it ticks all the boxes when searching for the right home in the right location.

Prestige living at its finest! Designed with quality & flair; this double storey home offers spacious open plan living, prestige lifestyle with quality fittings; fixtures and appliances. Only approx. 6 years old.

SOLD Top Price

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1 Owner, 6 Offices all working hard for you. Dear home owners on current plan to put your property on sale or lease don’t hasten to sign any relating contracts! •฀Our service is Professional, Wholehearted and Truthful • Free Appraisal for your property • Regards to procedures, professional Lawyers disposed to care for Section 32 won’t claim any fees if your property sale is unsuccessful* * Conditions apply

We have over 38 staff. We speak more than 10 different languages. We will guide you to owning your first home, your ideal family home. And we will guide you in the best way to invest in the current real estate market!

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY INVESTMENTS? We are 1 principal owner of 6 offices in the franchise network of over 700 offices

Chris, Roeun and Robert Testimonial The approach at LJ Hooker Glen Waverley is completely different and extremely refreshing. LJ Hooker has handled my properties for a long time and they are by far the best property managers I have ever worked with. They understand the market as well as the needs of both owner and tenant. They found several tenants for my properties and on all occasions I have been extremely happy with the tenants and also the level of service. When there have been maintenance issues, the property manager has found quality, professional tradesmen and no job has required re-work. On one occasion when the tenant caused the maintenance issue, they worked with them to resolve the problem. Having lived interstate for the past 12 months I could completely relax about my properties, knowing LJ Hooker Glen Waverley would look after them. I would not hesitate to recommend the LJ Hooker Property Managers Roeun, Chris and Robert to anyone who is seeking a managing agent. Yours sincerely, Chris and Jennifer Anderson

The Property Management team at our 6 offices are known for being highly organised and highly adaptable. All three managers have over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. The team is hardworking conscientious, pride themselves on the level of care and attention to all tasks. Undertaking stringent tenant selection, the team is responsible and efficient; LJ Hooker team ensures that the portfolio runs as smoothly as possible. They understand that property is a major investment; their client needs to feel their property is in safe hands and that it will be managed meticulously

We are pleased to introduce our Property Management team of our 6 offices:

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AGENT’S CHOICE

AUCTION SATURDAY

ARTISTS IMPRESSION OF WHAT THE SITE COULD LOOK LIKE.

PRIME BUILDING SITE ON OFFER WITH a permit for 23 “exceptional” townhouses, 48-52 Childers Street, Cranbourne is about to go under the hammer. The site, which has a land area of 1982 square metres, will be auctioned Thursday 10 September at 2pm on site. A premier development site, it is ready to build on and sits in a central location in Cranbourne - close to the highway, Cranbourne Shopping Centre, Chisholm Institute and Casey Grammar School. The auction of this impressive site is being conducted by KBL Commercial Pty Ltd. Previously known as TBM Commercial P/L, KBL Commercial is a Melbourne based Commercial agency. They have held appointments from major corporations: including Coles Myer; Woolworths; Mayne; TAC; Commonwealth and National Australia Banks; Prime Life; QIC; CSR; Liberty Oil; Spotlight; 7-Eleven; and Macquarie Bank. They have also negotiated transactions and sold to a number of the large property trusts and syndicates. In addition, their

major strength lies in being extremely well-connected with a large number of high net-worth individuals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Over the years, they have accumulated a very extensive data base of over 12,000 clients, with whom they communicate on a regular basis. The most popular range among their niche buyers is the $1million - $2 million and $5 million - $30 million range. KBL Commercial was one of the first major commercial real estate agencies in Victoria to recognise the importance and potential of the internet as a tool for buyers. They have all our properties listed on www. kblcommercial.com.au and properties and links are also featured on www. commercialrealestate.com.au, www. realcommercialview.com.au and www. realcommercial.com.au to provide the widest coverage available. To find out more about 45-52 Childers Street, Cranbourne and the forthcoming auction, phone KBL Commercials’ Robbie Haber 0417 586 778 or George Kiper 0418 326 190.

Noble Park 22 David Street

SPRINGVALE 29 Phillip Ave This charming 3-bedroom residence offers an amazing sense of space on a generous size block of 613m2 (approx). This home home has 3 generous bedrooms, with family bathroom comprising of single shower and a separate bath, plus spacious family room with formal dining area following through to generous kitchen with electric appliances. Highlights include 1 garage, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, sun shutters on windows & expansive front and rear yards.

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PRICE $390,000 Plus AUCTION Saturday 29th August at 11.00am Thursday 5.00 - 5.30pm Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am Kris Gajdobranski 0410 510 462 Travis Bockman 0402 988 434

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CENTURY 21 WILSON PRIDE 9547 6777

CENTURY 21 AGENTS. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

Dingley Village 23 Kingsland Close

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Potential

Auction

Immaculately Kept

Auction

This charming weatherboard has unlimited potential for the first home buyer, investor or developer. Set on approx 845m2 of land, the home has a family friendly floor plan, huge back yard for the kids to play & a neat deck to sit & relax during those warm summer nights. Featuring; cosy lounge, open plan kitchen, gas cooking, 3 beds, 1 bath, separate laundry & W/C. Walking distance to schools, train station & shops, this ‘potential’ is a must see.

$520,000+ Wed 9th September @ 6.30pm Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Hwy, Noble Park

With its well-known lifestyle attractions, boutique shops, cafes and easy access to a wide range of leading local and independent schools, it’s no wonder Dingley Village is a keenly sought after suburb. Featuring; 3 bed plus study, 2 baths, 2 living areas, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, garden shed, double remote garage, alfresco and 5 Kilowatt Solar System.

$550,000+ Saturday 12th September @ 2pm

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale

View Wed 4-4.30pm & Sat 1111.30am Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com

View Wed 4-4.30pm & Sat 2-2.30pm Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale 1196214

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Doveton, 1-3/1 Blossom Drive

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Buy 1 or all 3 for your Retirement Package Unit 1 is an original brick veneer home that has been fully renovated with three bedrooms converted to two bedrooms, master with full ensuite. Currently rented at $1,100 per calendar month.

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Unit 2 is a brand new two storey unit comprised of two large bedrooms and single lock up garage. Currently rented at $1,521 per calendar month. Unit 3 is also a brand new unit with an undercover car park.

3 All this located a short distance to shops, schools, public transport and Dandenong CBD. Make an ofer on one or all three to add to your investment portfolio. Private Sale: POA

BARRY PLANT, DANDENONG, 9706 7455 YASANTHA DE SILVA , 0432 805 336 3A TI-TREE DRIVE

Daniel Cheng 0466 021 916

PRICE: $340,000 PLUS

For more details visit www.remaxvic.com.au

INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT

Shop 14, 30-32 Langhorne St, Dandenong 9213 3000

This superbly well designed townhouse, close to newly constructed Doveton College and within walking distance to shops and public transport, features two zoned living/dining with a spacious gourmet kitchen, powder room, laundry room, storage room under stairs, top floor bedrooms with robes, master with ensuite, additional separate bathroom with toilet. Furthermore, this elegant home has downlights, ducted heating, top quality bamboo flooring and cathedral ceilings with skylights for natural daytime sunlight. Two on a block, rear unit with no body corporate, this home will certainly suit all types of buyers, currently leased to an excellent tenant on a fixed term at $1434 pcm. Sure attraction even for the fussiest of buyers. Inspection is highly recommended.

POSTCODE

remaxvic.com.au

faceyindustrial.com.au 9793 4455

AUCTION

13/30-32 LANGHORNE STREET, DANDENONG HEAPS OF UPSIDE!

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity.

• Street frontage

• 4 bay compactus • Carpark on title and large council carpark adjacent

Auction: 16th September 2015 at 1pm, onsite Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60 days

Ian Kilgour 0416 012 727

Graham ‘Josh’ Kendall 0418 322 443

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• Rear kitchen, male & female amenities

Building Area: 160m2 Zoning: Comprehensive Development Precinct B

Investments • Sales • Leasing • Property Management

Keysborough 4 Dumfries Road

• 7 partitioned offices

1196120-CG35-15

This superb single level office fronts Langhorne Street in the bustling business district of Dandenong. Located just off Foster Street, its neighbours include Langton Medical Centre, Dandenong Court House as well as numerous small businesses.

Rendered, Reno’d & Ready to Relax!

Auction Saturday 29 August - 1.30pm

A hop, skip & jump from the Reserve, this rendered & renovated 3 bedroom home offers an airy open plan, robe-fitted bedrooms & luxe extras including a glossy Euro app kitchen, a pol-porcelain bathroom & hardwood floors. With s/s air-con, a separate WC & freshly-fitted laundry, even the outdoors have an expert edge with an auto-garage, a pergola-shaded BBQ area & a designer vegie patch.

Inspect

Wednesday 3.30 - 4.00pm Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm

Office

Dingley Village - Keysborough 9558 3337

Contact Talia Mansell 0405 232 447 Shantelle Lay 0422 700 457

www.4.dumfriesroadkeysborough.com

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Looking for the rough diamond with some painting and minor works. You have the lot, situated in a sought after area this 3 bedroom has separate family area, formal living, ensuite to master bedroom, also includes pleasant outdoor area and a huge double garage all handy to Dandenong Central.

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DOVETON 1/5 CERCIS COURT

Sat 26th Sep 11am unless sold prior INSPECT Sat 2-2:30pm Photo ID required PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Colin Kitney 0419 510 740

Rendered home, quite court location with easy access. Features 3 bedrooms, kitchen with new dishwasher/free standing 900mm oven cook top/ new range hood, down lights, polished floor boards, d/heating, split AC. Large land (approx. 320sqm) with lockable carport. Currently rented at $310 p.w on a secure lease.

INSPECT Sat 1-1:30pm Photo ID required PRICE $299,000+ CONTACT Yasantha De Silva 0432 805 336

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DANDENONG NORTH 4 JUDITH STREET

590.4m2

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DANDENONG 8A GRETANA STREET

DANDENONG 42(A) STUD ROAD

Situated in Dandenong in this allotment of 262m2 with street frontage plus plans and permits for a luxury 3 bedroom home often sought seldom found. ‘No Body Corporate’

A rare opportunity has just presented its self. A block of land that is flat and level – save on construction costs – is fenced ready to build. Centrally located on Stud Road. A stone’s throw away from all amenities including the plaza shopping centre, walking distance to everything! Buy, build, live in - Rent out or Sell

INSPECT by appointment Photo ID required PRICE $260,000+ CONTACT Colin Kitney 0419 510 740

INSPECT by appointment Photo ID required PRICE $510,000+ CONTACT Gavin Andrews 0407 779 232

DANDENONG 70 LANGHORNE STREET 1011m2 approx. land. Prime allotment in growth zone suitable for multi units or multi storey development (S.T.C.A). Situated in one of the most exclusive parts of Dandenong Central. Only a 5 minute walk to Dandenong Plaza shopping centre this superb allotment lends itself to the astute developer to take advantage of such a rare opportunity.

METHOD INSPECT CONTACT

Wednesday 16th September at 5pm (unless sold prior) Thur 5-5:30pm & Sat 1-1:30pm Photo ID required Colin Kitney 0416 510 740 Chad Warden 0414 737 344

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

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VALUE PACKED BV IN PRIME POSITION Located in popular Rosewood Downs this spacious well maintained BV is set on a 688m2 lot & backs onto Thirhatuan park. Offers spacious lounge with formal dining, adjacent kitchen with lots of cupboards, wall oven & gas hot plates, family area opens to immaculate rear garden & covered patio. 3 double bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & access to bathroom from master. Potential to also install an ensuite off master. Other extras include ducted gas heating, air conditioning, security doors & shutters & enormous high clearance double garage. Fantastic opportunity here!

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Sat 29th Aug at 1pm

Price

$400,000+

Inspect

Wednesday 4.30-5.00pm Saturday from 12.30pm

Agent

Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

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18 Knox Street Noble Park

79 Shetland Street Endeavour Hills RED HOT VALUE AS 1ST HOME OR INVESTMENT

MAGNIFICENT 923m2 BLOCK PRIME LOCATION Great opportunity for multi unit development (STP) or renovate this 7 bedroom home & make it your palace on the fringe of Noble Park CBD. Original brick home features 2 double bedrooms with ensuites downstairs plus one other. Large lounge & separate dining & rumpus. 4 bedrooms upstairs with balcony plus attic or storage. 3 bathrooms & 3 toilets, hardwood loors & ducted heating. Huge backyard with in ground pool & storage sheds. A driveway long enough for 6 cars or 2 trucks. Ideal for extended family or prime development site (STP).

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 29th Aug at 11am 10% dep- bal 30/60 days $480,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

Well presented 3 bed BV on huge 1700m2 block. Freshly painted this home includes gas appliances, new carpet & tiling. Ample built in robes & access to bathroom from master. Large double carport & pergola area for outdoor entertaining. Huge backyard has space for double garage, pool or even tennis court.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 29th Aug at 12pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $380,000+ Wednesday 4-4.30pm Saturday from 11.30am Nigel Raymond 0425 721 593

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34 William Hovell Drive Endeavour Hills ATTRACTIVE RANCH STYLE ON HUGE APPROX 900m2 LOT WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL This home with a wide 30m frontage is sure to impress. Offers lounge itted with gas ired log heater, quality timber kitchen, tiled dining area & sep family room. Functional open plan living areas, 3 brs with full ens to master. The bonus is d/cooling & solar panels to minimize your costs. Large rear garden with gazebo, dble garage & c/port & lots of parking space. Easy walk to all amenities. Tenanted at $370pw till 15/5/16 to excellent tenants. Earn income while obtaining plans & permits. Potential to erect two units behind home (STP) or ample room to extend.

29 Doveton Avenue Eumemmerring Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 5th Sept at 11am 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $450,000+ Tuesday 5.00-5.30pm Saturday 11-11.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

TERRIFIC 1ST HOME OR POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE (STP) Close to schools, shops & freeway access, this well kept 3 bed BV is set on an elevated 703m2 block with outstanding views. Existing home features ducted heating & cooling, spacious lounge, separate kitchen with gas cooking & modern bathroom. Potential for dual occupancy or 3 unit development (STP). Genuine vendor will sell.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 5th Sept at 12pm 10% dep - bal 120 days $370,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

FPB (-2147398179)

9791 3177

Shop 1, 11 Langhorne Street, Dandenong

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66 Somerset Drive Rosewood Downs LOCATION, DESIGN & VIEWS COMBINE FOR A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Created by the original owner this individual open plan design offers a fantastic opportunity. Set on a 650m2 lot with direct access to Tirhatuan park, the plan offers huge formal lounge & dining, large cupboard packed kitchen itted with WO, HP & DW opens to enormous family/ rumpus room. Sliding doors open to surrounding covered deck for outdoor entertaining. Fitted with ducted heating & commercial grade air conditioning the full length windows capture the uninterrupted views over the park & the Dandenongs. Lots of potential to add your personal touch

3 Magnolia Grove Doveton Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 5th Sept at 1pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $500,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

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GREAT VALUE 1ST HOME OR DEVELOPMENT SITE (STP) Set on a 603m2 block, this spacious 3 bed home is in a quiet location only minutes walk to schools, transport & shopping centre. Existing home includes all gas appliances, hardwood loors, 2 bathrooms & carport. Presently let but vacant possession is available. Potential for dual occupancy retaining existing house (STP). Inspect by appointment or open times advertised.

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Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 12th Sept at 12pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days Contact Agent Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 1-1.30pm Nigel Raymond 0425 721 593

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1165 Stud Rd Rowville (Near Crn Wellington Rd)

INVEST IN A TOP LOCATION

LUXURY LIVING WITHOUT COMPROMISE

What better opportunity for someone who wants to develop or live in. This 3 bedroom home features a large lounge, separate kitchen/meals area plus ducted heating. Huge possibility for apartments or a multi-unit site (STP). Land size approx 710m2 high density growth zone. Minutes walk to station, schools & CBD. Currently tenanted at $400pw till June 2016. Invest in Melbournes 2nd city.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 19th Sept at 12pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $500,000+ Thursday 5-5.30pm Saturday 2-2.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

Beautifully designed, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be spoilt for choice with a selection of 30 apartments & 8 executive town homes in this boutique development. - Buy now & secure stamp duty savings up to $21,000(subject to value). - 1 year 5% rental guarantee OR a $5,000 furniture package. - Your choice of colour tones - Enjoy sweeping views from the rooftop terrace - Quality kitchens with stone benchtops & S/S Bosch appliances.

Private Price Inspect Agent

From $285,000 By appointment Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

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1/1361-1363 Heatherton Road Dandenong North

Units 1-4/22 Pickett Street Dandenong

VALUE PACKED UNIT

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTORS & FIRST HOME BUYERS

Terriic 1st home or investment, this 2 bed unit includes front & rear land on title plus itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own drive. Comprises comfortable lounge, separate kitchen/meals with gas cooling, tiled bathroom & double bedrooms. Rented at $285p.wk but possession is available. Very close to transport, shops, schools & freeway access. Priced to sell!

Private Price Inspect Agent

$260,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088

Choice of four townhouses to be constructed in this central location close to station & front unit features 3 bedrooms, separate drive & single garage. Other units offer 2 bedrooms plus study area. Each has open plan living, private garden, gas appliances including ducted heating, laminated kitchen with WO & HP, loating timber loors & carpet upstairs. Buy now & save on stamp duty. First time offered.

Private Price Inspect Agent

$370,000-$400,000 By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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AU C T I O N 11.00 am FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2015

AU C T I O N Friday 18th September at 11.00am on Site Address 4/15 Cusack Road, Leongatha

Off site at Urban 61, 61 Commercial St, Korumburra

OCCUPY OR INVEST

Alfor

5658 1007

73 Commercial Street, Korumburra

www.auddinofn.com.au

Sensational Development Opportunity

1196191-LB34-15

1195362-LB33-15

5 FACTORY COMPLEX APPROX 230M2 AMPLE CUSTOMER PARKING HIGH BAY CLEARANCE 3 PHASE POWER OFFICE WITH SPLIT SYSTEM Prior offers accepted PREVISIONS FOR SECOND OFFICE TERMS 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE 60/90 DAYS

19.38 hectares / 47.88 acres Industrial 1 Zone Approved Subdivision to include 47 Industrial Lots Open Space & Wet Lands Highway Frontage Prior offers accepted Duel Road Access plus unused road to west boundary 5 Adkins Street, Korumburra TERMS 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE 60/90 DAYS

Alfor

5658 1007

73 Commercial Street, Korumburra

www.auddinofn.com.au

Hall & Partners DANDENONG 5 Eckford Street AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

DANDENONG 33 James Street ATTENTION DEVELOPERS An opportunity for potential future development (S.T.C.A) on land approx. 696m2. An impressive 3 bedroom home situated in a great location close to Dandenong Plaza, Dandenong Market, Chisholm Tafe, Dandenong Primary and local transport. Comfort is assured with gas heating, air conditioning, kitchen with gas cooking and a double garage. Opportunity for development is not to be missed!

Auction: Saturday 29th August at 1pm Inspect: Wednesday & Friday 5-5:30pm Saturday from 12:30pm Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580

DANDENONG 1 & 2/33 Sarona Street AUCTION

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LAND AHOY! Immaculate family home on land approx. 632m2! Stunning loorboards throughout complimented with 3 bedrooms. Up to date kitchen with stainless appliances, gas cooking and dishwasher. Comfort is assured with air conditioning, gas heating and double garage. In a prime location close to Dandenong Plaza, Market, Chisholm Tafe, Hospital and public transport. Position perfect! Stunning family home! Plenty of land!Make this your new home!

AUCTION

Auction: Saturday 19th September at 1pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580

Keith Avenue 2 X 2 BED UNITS! The humble brick pair has been an investors favourite for decades. Has never failed to produce a steady income and increase in value. A simple strategy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superior to any Superannuation or Stock Market speculations. Low maintenance (2 tenants= 2 incomes).This great location always guarantees a strong rental demand. Potential to subdivide into 2 individual titles! Room to improve- Increase value and income!

THE PRICE IS UNBELIEVABLE!! 2 Bedroom vinyl clad house on block of 613m2. Separate lounge, large meals/family room, 2/3 car garage. Easy walk to Moe Station. INVEST OR FIRST HOME!

Auction: Saturday 5th Septemeber at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12:30pm Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973

For Sale: $130,000 Plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039

Dandenong 254 Lonsdale Street Mulgrave Shop 19 Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre Endeavour Hills Shop 62 Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre

9792 0265 9548 1200 9700 3000

$130,000 PLUS

1196244

www.hallfn.com.au

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2 Houses, 1195 sqm Land, how can you go wrong?

Rosewood Downs Delight This flawlessly presented home is situated in Dandenong Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sought after estate, Rosewood Downs. This immaculate property offers 3 bedrooms with built in robes, formal living area, formal dining area which is adjoined to the well-kept kitchen that comprises a gas stove and dishwasher, outdoor veranda and all sitting on a generous block of land 659 sqm (approx.). With features that include central ducted heating, polished timber flooring in living and dining areas, main bathroom and separate toilet, ample car parking with single lock up garage and carport. Positioned only minutes walk to Rosewood Downs Primary School and providing convenient access to Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre and Monash and Eastlink Freeways. With homes in this area attracting enormous demand, act quickly so that you do not miss out. Arrange to inspect today!

An amazing opportunity to acquire this double block with a total land area of 1195 sqm (approx). You will not be short of development options with possibility to keep the front 2 dwellings and build along the rear or to bring your bulldozer and to start from scratch with a wide frontage of approximately 31 metres (STCA). The great part is that both of the existing dwellings are currently leased for a total of $510 per week, giving you a terrific rental return whilst obtaining plans and permits for the development. With convenient access to all amenities including local shops, schools and public transport as well easy access to central Dandenong and Monash Freeway, these homes are perfectly positioned for you to maximise on your investment. Arrange to inspect today.

AUCTION: Saturday 12th of September 2015 at 12:00pm TERMS: 10% Deposit, Balance in 30-90 Days INSPECT: Wednesday 26th of August 2015 5:00pm-5:30pm Saturday 29th of August 2015 11:00am-11:30am

AUCTION: Saturday 29th of August 2015 at 12:30pm TERMS: 10% Deposit, Balance in 30-60 Days INSPECT: Saturday 29th of August 2015 12:00pm-12:30pm

AUCTION: 47 & 49 Box Street Doveton

AUCTION: 17 Lipton Drive Dandenong North

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

Half Acre Lifestyle in Convenient Location

When Presentation Counts

This large family home is set on half an acre in a prestigious and peaceful court location, surrounded by other quality homes. The beautiful homes comprises 4 spacious bedrooms with the master bedroom encompassing a parents retreat with both walk in and built in robes and full en suite with his and hers sinks. You will certainly not be short of living space with a terrifically sized formal living area which features a cosy fire place to snuggle up to during cold winter nights and a vast open plan fully equipped kitchen, meals and family area which is perfect for entertaining family and friends and provides a coonara as a feature. Externally this magnificent residence offers a large double garage with remote control, plus a huge shed which can accommodate eight cars. Relax and admire the magnificent gardens surrounding the entire property which includes pond and fernery. You are sure to fall in love. Arrange to inspect today!

Pristinely kept this unit is ideal for small families, first home buyers or anyone wishing to downsize. Comprising 3 bedrooms, formal lounge area, well-kept kitchen with 900mm gas stove and dishwasher and adjoining meals area which leads out to the fully enclosed pergola this property really has something for everyone. Additionally you will appreciate all the added features which include updated flooring in living, kitchen and meals area, updated bathroom vanity with double wash basins, single lock up garage and small rear garden with delightful patio which will surely be appreciated during summer months. With ability to leave your car at home and walk to the newly built Coles supermarket and other local shops and restaurants as well as being a short drive to Hallam Railway Station and Fountain Gate Shopping Centre. No work to do here but simply move in. Inspection will impress!

PRICE: By negotiation INSPECT: Saturday 29th of August 2015 1:45pm-2:15pm

PRICE: $340,000 Plus INSPECT: Saturday 29th of August 2015 1:00pm-1:30pm

FOR SALE: 5 The Dell Narre Warren North

FOR SALE: 18/8-10 Belgrave-Hallam Road Hallam

Steve Knezic : 0402 395 963 e: steve.knezic@delrealestate.com.au

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

1196021

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1196345

NEW HOMES & LAND

ACACIA DELIVERS THE BEST OF BEAUTIFUL BOTANIC RIDGE

Real Estate

RIVER FRONTAGE NOOJEE RETREAT

Homebuyers have been quick to buy into Peet’s new Acacia community in the sought-after suburb of Botanic Ridge. Acacia will feature beautifully landscaped parks, designed wetlands and wide tree-lined streets that blend the 600-household community with the very best elements of the neighbouring Royal Botanic Gardens. Peet Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said this presents a unique opportunity for a range of homebuyers, including first-time buyers and those looking to upgrade their home - and lifestyle. “The masterplan for the new Acacia community takes full advantage of its natural setting, and we expect that to be a drawcard for buyers looking to live close to nature while still being close to important amenities and key transport links,” Mr Gore said. In time, Acacia residents will benefit from a range of planned amenities, including a future Town Centre with its own supermarket, café and specialty stores, primary school and community centre.

10 BENNETT STREET NOOJEE

A very special property with the rear of this 673m2 block having absolute frontage to the Latrobe River, yet extraordinarily just 50 meters from the General store and the ‘Red Parrot’ café, restaurant. For an evening of ine dining, the home is within walking distance of the “Outpost” and “Toolshed” restaurants and the Noojee family friendly Hotel. The 1930’s solid 2 bedroom home with large family room extensions built in 2000 makes for a unique Mountain town retreat opportunity. Offers Over $300,000 Internet ID: WG3473 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

5622 3800 Cnr Smith & Queen St, Warragul

www.sej.com.au

O & H HOTEL 95 QUEEN STREET, WARRAGUL AUCTION ON SITE TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER at 2PM •฀Freehold฀Property฀subject฀to฀Lease •฀Rental฀-฀$130,000฀pa฀plus฀GST •฀Zone฀-฀Commercial฀I฀/฀Land฀-฀1,064฀m2฀approx •฀Building฀area฀-฀1,200฀m2฀approx •฀A฀prime฀Commercial฀CBD฀Investment฀opportunity

Staying active will be easy with Casey Fields, Casey RACE, the beach, Mornington Peninsula and three golf courses all just a short drive away. Excellent transport links are nearby, with the South Gippsland Highway connecting residents to major roads, and the Cranbourne Train Station just seven minutes’ drive away offering convenient access to the Melbourne CBD. With the first release sold out, the Banksia release has been brought forward - with a limited number of exclusive lots ranging in size from 336sqm to 524sqm, and one offering direct views of landscaped wetlands. Find out more at acaciabotanic.com.au ACACIA BY PEET LIMITED CONTACT: GEORGIE SMITH, SALES REPRESENTATIVE, 0437 373 753 ACACIA SALES AND INFORMATION CENTRE 53 65 CRAIG ROAD, BOTANIC RIDGE INSPECT: OPEN SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY 11AM TO 5PM PRICE: FROM $186,000

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & TO INSPECT CONTACT JOHN CONWAY 0448 514 094 Email: john@conwaycommercial.com.au Level 1, 480 Dorset Rd Croydon South. 3136 Phone: 03 9725 1777 Fax: 03 9725 1800

MARK DURNAN 0419 433 190 Email: mark@conwaycommercial.com.au 1196198-LB34-15

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The perfect backdrop for your new home. Located next door to the Royal Botanic Gardens in sought-after Botanic Ridge, Acacia is the natural choice for your new home. Due to overwhelming demand, new lots close to Acacia’s stunning parks and wetlands are now on sale and start from just $186,000*. Lay the foundations for your new home at Acacia. You’ll be home in no time.

Altitude 4S by Botanic Homes

Discover more: Visit the Sales and Information Centre 53 – 65 Craig Road, Botanic Ridge. Or call Georgie on 0437 373 753.

acaciabotanic.com.au *Buyers should review the contract carefully, make their own inquiries and obtain independent advice before proceeding. Illustrations and information are indicative only and are believed to be correct at the time of publication. Peet reserves the right to withdraw or alter any lot at any time without notice at its absolute discretion. Other costs and fees are payable, including but not limited to: stamp duty, settlement/registration fees, legal fees, finance costs, site and construction works, engagement of any consultants, approvals and connection for services. Peet Estates (VIC) Pty Ltd

1194659-AM35-15

1194649-KC35-15

AUCTION:

Thursday 10 September 2015@ 2PM On-Site

Premier Development Site - Ready to Build Artist Impression

48-52 Childers St, Cranbourne •฀Permit฀for฀23฀Exceptional฀ Townhouses •฀Land฀area:฀2,877m²* •฀Town฀Planning฀Approval฀+฀ Stamped/Endorsed Plans •฀Excellent฀Position฀with฀ Easy฀Access฀to฀Highway,฀ Cranbourne฀Shopping฀ Centre, Chisholm Institute and Casey Grammar School •฀Frontage฀52.4฀metres* •฀Zoned: Activity฀Centre฀Zone฀–฀ Precinct 6 “Residential Intensification” *Approx.

Robbie Haber 0417 586 778

George Kiper 0418 326 190

* Approx. Every care has been taken to verify the correctness of details in this advertisement. However, prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information. LMA/BCM2302

9522 3222 201/566 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

One with the lot!

House and Land Package Lot 128 Springbrook drive Clyde North – Berwick Waters $493,123 Clifton 246 - One with the lot � Drive

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� LED lighting to living areas

� Cooling

� all floor coverings

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� FIXED PRICE

� Stone benchtops to kitchen

*façade as pictured, landscape and drive will vary(included but not same quality as pictured

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Coronet Bay 14 Salisbury St, Lang Lang

LONGFORD

PRICE ON APPLICATION

8 James St, Lang Lang

ECO FRIENDLY AND SELF SUFFICIENT WITH BAY VIEWS

For Sale Inspect Contact

$335,000 By Appointment Ray Wilkinson 0417 515 649

Lang Lang - langlang@alexscott.com.au

35A Westernport Road. 5997 5599

Set on approx 850 m2 of land, this substantial mud brick home is set high on the hill and boasts spectacular views over Westernport bay to Phillip Island. Powered by wind and solar and town and tank water to keep costs down. Built in 2 sections, the home is perfect for a large family or even 2 families, having 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 toilets, 2 spacious living areas with high windows allowing in plenty of sunlight, two big kitchens and character and charm throughout. There is abundance of shedding and car accommodation with 5 car carport and 3 car garage plus workshop. ADDRESS: AUCTION: INSPECT: AGENT:

402 Agar Road, CORONET BAY Saturday 26th September 1pm on site Saturdays 1 to 1:30 or by appointment Lynn 0458 780 023 Maddi 0408 559 096

Grantville - 5678 8433 1505 Bass Highway

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$250,000 PLUS By Appointment Ray Wilkinson 0417 515 649

For Sale Inspect Contact

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Large 1700sqm lot that would suit unit development in the heart of town! 3 brm home with modern kitchen. Walking distance to Primary School and public transport. A great opportunity!

1196063-LB34-15

BUDGET 4 BEDROOM WEATHERBOARD! The property boasts a split system air conditioner, high ceilings, ceiling fans, 4 burner rangehood stove, entertaining area, single garage and a garden shed. This little gem of a property is only a 3 minute walk away from the Lang Lang Shops, Primary School, Childcare, Community Centre/ doctors and public transport.

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DISPLAY & LAND

LOCATOR CLYDE NORTH

CLYDE NORTH

BERWICK WATERS ESTATE

4 HOMES ON DISPLAY

Flowerbloom Crescent Melways 131 C8 Open: 12pm till 5pm Sat to Wed or by appointment

NEW DISPLAYS NOW OPEN

9702 4477 CRANBOURNE WEST

4 - 10 Bonnington Boulevard, Clyde North. Mel Ref: 131 D8

CALL 03 9796 3944 www.profine.com.au

CRANBOURNE WEST

CASIANA GROVE ESTATE

11 Red Maple Drive, Cranbourne West

Red Maple Drive, Melways 132 K5

Open 7 days, 11.00am – 5.00pm

Open: 12pm - 5pm Sat to Wed or by appointment.

9702 4477

CRANBOURNE EAST

LAND SALES AND INFORMATION CENTRE

BERWICK WATERS ESTATE

Cnr Berwick-Cranbourne Rd and Pattersons Rd, Clyde North Melway ref: 134 K7

Open 7 days: 11am - 5pm

149-150 Prendergast Avenue Cranbourne East Melway Ref: 134 E7 Open 7 days, 11.00am – 5.00 pm

9704 4088

03 9704 4030

56 - 60 Flowerbloom Crescent North Clyde

1800 444 447

www.highgrove.com.au

LONGWARRY

CASIANA GROVE ESTATE 9704 4087

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CLYDE NORTH

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NEW TITLE RELEASE LAND SALE HOUSE & LAND FROM $290,000 TURN KEY

OFFICER

PARKS EDGE

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AFFORDABLE BOUTIQUE LIVING Cardinia Road, Officer Melway ref: 215 C7

PHONE 1300 97 62 64 www.cardiniavillage.com.au

700M2+ BLOCKS Officer’s No. 1 Land Estate & Display Village with 32 new homes 11am - 5pm Daily 325 Princes Highway, Officer

PHONE 1300 925 349

PHONE 5940 9922

OFFICER

GRANDVUE NORTH SIDE

Princes Highway, Officer Melway 215 E4 Sales Office Open 7 Days 11am - 5pm

PHONE: 1300 737 851 www.grandvue.com.au

OFFICER

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Boulevard/Estate Melways 215 D4 Open: 12pm - 5pm Sat to Wed or by appointment

Two homes on display

Located in the Heart of Pakenham * Leading home builders * Parks and wetlands * Walk to train and Town centre

9702 4477

FLAMINGO 30 SANTE FE 32 Open Sat to Wed 12noon till 5pm

1300 227 665 aaronjhomes.com.au

PH: 9684 8143 www.ascot.com.au

61 Racecourse Rd, Pakenham

NARRE WARREN SOUTH

KIMBERLEY DOWNS ESTATE EXCLUSIVE FINAL RELEASE

26 LOTS - SIZES 600M2 – 1112M2

STAGE 10 AUCTION 1PM SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER Register your interest NOW at

WARRAGUL

WATERFORD RISE 27-29 Silkwood Drive Warragul Melway Ref: X912 V7 Open 7 days, 11.00am – 5.00pm

9704 4040

TO ADVERTISE IN OUR DISPLAY HOME & LAND LOCATOR, PLEASE PHONE

5945 0666

www.kimberleydowns.com.au

OR CONTACT MONIQUE 0419 119 719 Roger Davis Pty Ltd Suite 1, 624 Ferntree Gully Road Cnr Brandon Park Dve, Wheelers Hill

PHONE: 9560 5000

SELANDRA RISE BELANT WAY, CLYDE NORTH (MELWAY REF 134 K5) ON DISPLAY: The Flinders

THE AVENUE STONELEIGH ROAD, CRANBOURNE NORTH (MELWAY REF 130 K11) ON DISPLAY: The Cottesloe Mk 11 The Calandra - Open Soon

BERWICK WATERS FLOWERBLOOM CRESCENT CLYDE NORTH (MELWAY REF 131 C8) ON DISPLAY: Sat-Wed 12-5pm The Armadale The Palm Cove

CASIANA GROVE RED MAPLE DRIVE, CRANBOURNE (MELWAYS REF 133 B6) ON DISPLAY: Sat-Wed 12-5pm The Colorado The Esprit

TIMBERTOP ESTATE CLOVELLY WAY, OFFICER (MELWAY REF 214 E2) ON DISPLAY: Sat-Wed 12-5pm The Cloverlea The Camberwell

1300 773 643 OPEN SAT-WED 12-5pm

premierbuilders.com.au

TO ADVERTISE IN OUR DISPLAY HOME & LAND LOCATOR, PLEASE PHONE 5945 0666 1196245-LB34-15

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Partner’s extreme bashing By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A SPRINGVALE South woman told police she thought she was going to die after her ex-partner allegedly threw her against furniture, punched her face and slammed her head into a concrete driveway in rage, a court has heard. At a court bail hearing on Monday, Constable Christopher Brinkman, of Dandenong police, said the man later told police: “Next time I go there I’ll do more damage”. The man had regularly “ig-

nored” a full family-violence intervention order protecting the victim since October 2014, police alleged. Since the order, the victim claimed she’d received 300 text and phone messages from the man and he’d visited her twice a week. On 5 August, the man allegedly tore the front gate from a side fence at the ex-partner’s home - though he claimed in court his ex-partner had hit the gate as she reversed the car. The court was told the man

allegedly drove her vehicle past her, missing her by “centimetres” on 16 August, Const Brinkman said. The man slammed her head into her home’s wall and into the driveway as she screamed for help. She was thrown through the home’s door, into a kitchen bench and into bookshelves. The man then stood over her and punched her face, causing significant swelling to her left eye, the court was told. The man allegedly threw her car keys and handbag onto her home’s roof. These were later

retrieved at a neighbour’s behest. The man was arrested after being found hiding in a back shed at his mother’s house. Earlier, the police called the man’s phone, which was answered by his “whimpering” mother. In the background was loud crashing and a man’s shouts. “Please don’t,” she was heard saying to the man. The applicant told the court he needed to care for his mother, who had debilitating arthritis, and had suffered two heart-at-

tacks and a heart bypass. He said he was seeing a psychiatrist who had been a “big help”. The man was twice convicted for assaults against her and with contravening an intervention order last year. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen remanded the man in custody for a contest mention at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 28 August. Mr Vandersteen refused bail because of the man’s long history of violence against the victim spanning more than 10 years.

Art from the heart A NOBLE Park art project has built skills, confidence and teamwork - and a flower-themed mosaic mural. Artist Amanda Forster guided about 10 people with disabilities at Galilee Supported Residential Service (SRS) through the creative process. Specialist support worker Daniela Markovic said the project encouraged residents to socialise. “I saw quite a few people change over the 10-week period and it was a real opportunity to develop the relationships,” she said. “When we had the exhibition and we revealed the artwork, a lot of residents who keep to

themselves came out and actually participated. “It’s in the outdoor area where people do spend a lot of time, and it’s visible also from the dining area.” Ms Markovic said Ms Forster was “amazing at engaging the residents”. “The residents do really have complex needs,” she said. “They often have a dual diagnosis - mental health and drugs or alcohol, or mental health and acquired brain injury. “We hadn’t seen some participate in other activities before." She said some staff-resident relationships improved during the project too.

Galilee residents Darren, Carol, Kevin and Matthew with the mural. 142574 Picture: GARY SISSONS

The Dandenong Festival of Lights will illuminate the suburb.

Dandy is going up in lights DANDENONG will next month host an Australianfirst light and lantern celebration. The Chinese Cultural Works Light Spectacular is coming to the country for the first time following successful tours throughout Europe and China. The Dandenong Festival of Lights at the Dandenong Showgrounds in Greaves Reserve will celebrate Chinese culture through 32 silk lanterns, some 20 metres wide. A marked route will guide visitors through the festival, which will be open to the public from 6pm to 10pm from 11 September until 18 October. Visit www.lightfestival.com.au for more.

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Bold Niria's carving out her new career By CASEY NEILL

NIRIA Blockley didn’t think she was smart enough to tackle a business course. But she has not only completed a Diploma of Business Administration - she finished the eight-month course in four. The Eumemmerring 27-year-old was the first graduate from Evocca College’s Dandenong campus. “I’ve wanted to do business studies for quite a while but I had a lot of people saying I wasn’t smart enough,” she said. “I wanted to see what it was like and see if I could actually do it. “I was quite shocked at what I could do.” Ms Blockley is now studying a Diploma of Management. “I thought I’d give management a try and see how that goes,” she said.

“Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything.” She’s studying with the aim of opening her own butcher shop. “I’m a trade qualified butcher. I love my meat,” she said. “I thought having my own butcher shop would be an ideal future.” When Ms Blockley’s not studying, she’s searching for work. “I’m trying to get into administration work,” she said. “I need to get some experience in another business.” She said her confidence grew during her studies and she learnt something new every day. Evocca College Dandenong opened in April this year and offers diploma-level courses in counselling, community services, business and events.

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Chamber chat helps businesses FORGING business connections through casual chats is the aim of the next Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce event. It will host the Business After Dark networking night at Mercedes-Benz Berwick, 518 Princes Highway, Berwick, from 5.30pm on Thursday 3 September. Entry is free for chamber members and $10 for non-members. RSVP by Tuesday 1 September at www.greaterdandenongchamber.com.au Call Amanda Checken on 9794 8881 or email amanda@ greaterdandenongchamber.com. au for more information.

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DANDENONG rail giant Bombardier has given teens a taste of making trains and trams. The manufacturer last week partnered with Rail Skills Australia to host 15 students from Dandenong High School and Noble Park Secondary College. On the site tour, the teens interacted with rail experts, learnt about the work stations and specialist areas involved in manufacturing trains and trams, and witnessed work on the VLocity trains and Melbourne E-Class trams for Victoria and the Adelaide DMU trains for South Australia. Bombardier Transportation Australia human resources director Danny Walsh said the students were the rail industry’s future employees. “As they embark on their education and career decision-making processes, now is the time to show them what opportunities are available across the industry, and allow them to decide their future career path,” he said. “This was a great opportunity to reach out to the community and talk to young people about what we do at Bombardier, how we work and what we stand for.” RSA is a not-for-profit consultancy organisation working with secondary colleges and the rail industry to promote workforce, education and training advice to students. Its aim is to help create a more informed and resilient rail workforce in Australia.

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Set for a big finals fix? FOOTY fans can get a fix before the finals kick off at a Cranbourne breakfast. Melbourne Football Club CEO Peter Jackson will speak about his experience in AFL leadership positions at the Casey Cardinia Region event. Mr Jackson was the Essendon Football Club CEO and managing director for many years before retiring and taking up the AFL Victoria chairman’s job. He’ll speak at the Cranbourne Racing Centre, Grant Street, Cranbourne, from 6.45am to 9am on Wednesday 9 September. Visit caseycardinia.com.au to book.

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Inspired to work by fresh view By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG High School students have taken a sideways look at the world of work. City of Greater Dandenong ran its second Work Inspiration program at the Dandenong Civic Centre over two days, Thursday 13 and Friday 14 August.

More than 30 Year 10 students completed hands-on experience and career conversations with adults in the workforce during the career development program, which featured inspirational speakers, activities and multiple workplace tours. The council worked with the YMCA to provide the alternative to traditional

work experience. “Work Inspirations is able to connect young people and businesses together, enabling our young students of today to become inspired, get exceptional mentoring and the opportunity to explore the world of work,” Mayor Sean O’Reilly said.

BUSINESSES can tap into the south-east’s future workforce at a smorgasbord of inspiration. SEBN and South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN) will next month host Lunch with the Winners. Speakers will include last year’s Chisholm Apprentice of the Year Alex Woller, The Social Studio CEO Susan Yengi, PACCAR Award recipient Elliott Altmann, and braaap motorcycle company founder Brad Smith. Schools attend free of charge so organisers are looking for table sponsors to offset the cost.. Lunch with the Winners will take place from noon to 2pm in the Let’s Elope room at Sandown Racecourse, Princes Highway, Springvale, on Tuesday 1 September. Tickets are $50 per person and table sponsorship is $350. RSVP to sebn@cgd.vic.gov.au or 8571 1576 by Thursday 27 August.

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ENTERTAINMENT WHAT’S ON Community action forum THE NOBLE Park community action forum will hold talks from Phil Robertson about graffiti removal, and Senior Sergeant David Sims from Springvale Police Station who will speak about community policing. Everyone welcome to discuss local topics of interest. ■ Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-32 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Wednesday 9 September, 6.30pm to 7pm. In room four. Ring buzzer at main door to be let inside.

First-aid training A COURSE to keep your first-aid training up to date. The refresher certificate will include CPR. ■ Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Lower level, 10 Raymond McMahon Boulevard. Wednesday 2 September, 9.30am to 11.30am. Bookings essential. Phone 9700 3789 for more details.

Car rally BASED in Dandenong, the Kathleen Keegel Children’s Fund (KKCF) runs a children’s home and kindergarten and also has an agricultural project set up in Sri Lanka. The team at KKCF are holding a ‘Father's Day Car Rally.’ From the starting point you will be given cryptic clues and a map to follow along the Gippsland food trail. Participants will get bonus points for a team name and costumes. ■ Cranbourne Bunnings carpark, 1205 Thomsons Road (corner South Gippsland Highway). Sunday 6 September, arrive at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. $20 per car before September 3 or $25 on the day.

Spirituality talk FATHER John Dupuche will be speaking about spirituality and his interests in interfaith. He is a lecturer at the Catholic Theological College and will touch on Christian mindfulness.

themselves and their mob, meet new people, learn skills, connect with their culture and more at this Koorie program. It’s for ages 14 to 21 and food is provided. ■ YStop Dandenong, 39a Clow Street, opposite Dandenong Market. Tuesdays, 4pm to 6.30pm. Call Youth Services on 9793 2155 for more information.

Book in to see popular comedian Anh Do at the Drum Theatre in October.

Anh Do at the Drum COMEDIAN Anh Do is bringing his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Refugee to life in a stand up live show. A mix of humour, real life stories, photos and film retell Anh’s story from a Vietnamese fishing boat to Australia. The memoir was recently awarded Book of the Year with sales in excess of 350,000. ■ Drum Theatre, Corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 17 October, 8pm. Adult: $59.90, concession: $54.90. Show time: 90 minutes, no interval. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 26 August, 5.30 to 6.30pm. Suggested donation: $5. Bookings essential, call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

Markets of Melbourne THE Dandenong Market along with the Queen Victoria Market, South Melbourne Market and the Prahran Market are a part of Markets of Melbourne Market Week and will be showcasing some of their best and most inspiring market indulgences. The theme for this year’s market week is 'Shop Well, Live Well, Eat Well’. ■ Dandenong Market. Clow Street, Dandenong. Sunday 6 September, 12.30pm. Cost: Free.

Girl Guides A CAR boot sale to raise money for the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life run by the Girl Guides is now open for stallholder submissions. Money made through sales is to be kept by stallholder but all stall fees will go to the Cancer Council. A Girl Guide Devonshire tea will be held in the hall. ■ Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park

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JOIN in on the fun and learn to rock and roll, swing and line dance with like-minded people. ■ Edinburgh Hall, corner of Edinburgh and Dowling streets, Springvale North. Every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to 10pm. Each class is $12 or $15 for multiple classes on the same night. Contact Lou Mingaars on 0413 393 345 for more information.

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ERTH’S Dinosaur Zoo is arriving in Springvale this September. The children’s show includes large-scale dinosaur puppets and prehistoric creatures from baby dinosaurs to the largest carnivores that ever walked the planet. The world’s largest flying insect the Meganuera monyi will also be on display. ■ Springvale Town Hall, 397 Springvale Road, Springvale. Thursday 10 September, noon and 6.30pm. All tickets cost $15 and parking is free. Book tickets at www.greaterdandenong.com/dinozoo or phone 8571 1666.

THE Combined Probus Club of Waverley Gardens provides guest speakers, the dine out, garden, wanderers, walking, card, craft and coffee groups and trips and outings. ■ Vegas Venue, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, corner of Police and Jacksons roads, Mulgrave. Meet on the last Tuesday of each month from 9.45am to noon. Call Don Lambie on 9560 6046 or Rick on 9801 4049 or email: wavgardcomprob@gmail.com for more details.

Relay for Life THE City of Greater Dandenong’s 2015 Relay for Life is already in planning and the team is hoping to get new members to raise money. ■ Saturday 10 October, 3pm start, to Sunday 11 October, 9am finish. Ross Reserve Athletics Track, Memorial Drive, Noble Park.

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AVAN CRUISELINER Campervan Off Road 2000. Excellent condition. This is the Cruisliner model that has the stronger galvanised steel off road chasis. Original owner and has been sheded since new. Very easy to set up. Very economical to tow behind any car. Great van, only selling due to updating. Very well looked after with nothing to spend. Double and single bed or two singles configuration, solar charger and battery 12V. Connection for 240V. Twin Gas bottles, two burner gas stove, 3 way fridge/freezer, microwave, water tank & sink, lots of internal storage, with internal drawers, hanging and cupboards, radio, storage boot up front, separate pole locker at rear, full annexe. Reg (N74548). $12,500. Phone: 0428 924 219. CARAVAN, Scenic Vega, one owner, lightly used, air con, excellent tyres, good battery, lots of cupboards. VGC. $16,500 Ph 9796 8371.

CASURINA CAMPER Australian made. Must sell for health reasons. Custom built, brought new in 2010 hardly used and in excellent condition. This trailer has 240 volt connections for caravan parks and an Anderson plug for charging the onboard 100amp hr battery while traveling, the slide out kitchen has a 4 burner stove with grill and stainless steel sink. 2x4.5 gas bottles and 2 jerry can holders, 235/5 - 15 litre, truck tyres and spare has never been used, 10" electric brakes, queen bed, tons of storage and big awning with zip on walls. Registration (T83450). $12,000 negotiable. Phone: 0428 178 989.

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PARAMOUNT Signature 2005. Full ensuite, roll out awning, gas oven and jets, microwave, gas hot water, solar panels and 2 x deep cycle batteries, sleeps 2. 3 way fridge, slide out outside bbq, reverse cycle air con, digital tv with dvd player, front and rear boot, always garaged. Plus many more features. Immaculate condition. Reg (T07525). $34,000. Negotiable. Phone: 0400 182 953

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WINDSOR GENESIS 2010 Limited edition 21ft caravan. One owner from new. Dual axle, electric brakes, reverse cycle air conditioning, seperate toilet & shower, 3/4 sized fridge /freezer, wired for Solar, 12v 100 amp deep cycle battery, Anderson plug, full ensuite, washing machine, TV/DVD/CD stereo, bluetooth and outside speakers, Wynguard TV aerial, microwave, four seasons hatch, large boot at front. Hot water system, 12v water pump, rear view camera, 12v outside and inside outlet, under seat/bed storage, gas bayonet, full oven, awning. Registration expires May 2016 (T15066). Excellent condition. $43,500.Phone: 0419 365 980.

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CARWATHA College is raising cash to fight cancer through Relay for Life. Staff and students from the Noble Park North school will keep a baton moving throughout the night for the Greater Dandenong Cancer Council fund-raiser, which will take place at Ross Reserve Athletics Track in Noble Park from 3pm on Saturday 10 October to 9am on Sunday 11 October. Teacher Sally Ross said it was a huge community event. “I don’t think there’s anybody who hasn’t been touched by cancer,” she said. The school encourages its VCAL students to complete a

community-based project each year. “They choose which causes they’d like to support,” Ms Ross said. “This year they chose homelessness and cancer. “We looked into what we could do to support both of those causes.” Relay for Life was one. The school has signed up one team of seven staff - the Carwatha Champions - and is planning to sign up another team of seven as Carwatha Conquers Cancer. “The kids came up with both the team names,” Ms Ross said. There’ll be a steady stream of support for the walkers throughout the day and night.

“Already we’ve got 35 students that have volunteered their time to walk,” Ms Ross said. The school has so far banked $350 in donations and has another $500. “We were hoping to get to $1500 for one team. Now we’re hoping for $2000 for two teams combined,” she said. The Journal last month reported that the Greater Dandenong Relay for Life might not go ahead due to a lack of teams. Eight teams have now signed up, including the Dandy High Steppers and a Noble Park Aquatic Centre team, but organisers are still seeking more. Call 1300 656 585 or visit relayforlife.org.au.

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A $100,000 grant for a new truck will help Greater Dandenong SES to help the community. The unit will combine $80,000 in fund-raising with the State Government Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) cash to buy a new light rescue truck. Greater Dandenong SES unit controller Paul Daniel said it would replace a 14-year-old vehicle that had “reached the end of its life”. “It’s a credit to hard work from everybody within the SES

unit and also the community,” he said. “We raised money through a big raffle, tin collections, public relations events and a significant amount of support from the Dingley Village community bank.” Mr Daniel expects the new truck will arrive early next year. “It’ll help us to respond better, and given it’s a modern vehicle and it’s got all of the new branding on it, it presents a strong face to the community as far as SES is concerned,” he said. But Mr Daniel said the fund-

raising never stopped. “We have a 12-year-old four-wheel drive that needs to be replaced as soon as possible,” he said. The crew is also calling for daytime volunteers. Media liaison officer Russell Taylor said the ideal candidates would be available throughout the day to join the existing day team that responds to jobs between 8am to 6pm.” Visit www.ses.vic.gov.au/ volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email greaterdandenong@ ses.vic.gov.au for more information or to sign up.

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Rangers in it... to win it By JARROD POTTER SEABL - Semi Finals DANDENONG Rangers had to dig deep to finally put away Ballarat after a supreme SEABL finals come-back. After a back-and-forth opening half, through the third term it appeared the Rangers would canter home after building an impressive 20-point lead on the back of starring efforts from Daequon Montreal (31 points), Lucas Walker (18 points and 12 rebounds) and Chuck Long (16 points, 9 rebounds). But with the season on the line in a do-or-die SEABL elimination final, the Miners didn’t go down without a fight. Battling foul trouble and Dandenong’s rampaging offence, Ballarat chipped away at the deficit as Roy Booker, Gregory Thondique and Everard Bartlett caused nothing but headaches down the stretch for the home side. Dragging the gap back to four in the final term - 73-69 - it took the heroics of Long and Montreal to save the Rangers in the end. Long reeled in a number of pointsaving blocks, steals and rebounds while Montreal smashed in his seventh 30-point haul of the season, spending a full 40 minutes on court. Long’s five-point effort late in the fourth - with a match-defining block, before hitting the jumper coast-tocoast and the ensuring free throw raised the bar once again to where the Miners could not strike. Thondique’s reach-around block on a dunk-attemping Montreal left a tiny glimmer of hope in the Ballarat camp

with a minute to go, but Dandenong calmly tightened the screws and shot out the match to advance. “The game is always a game of runs - the momentum can shift,” Dandenong coach Darren Perry said. “They had it in the first term, then we were down a few at quarter time, then we got a great second quarter run, finished the half well and looked like we were going to really do something in the third. “But like all teams that make the finals, they (Ballarat) had a great run into the finals - they’ve hung tough and won games you thought they wouldn’t win - and they found a way to come back at us.” Dandenong men head down the highway on Saturday night to face Geelong, with the winner through to the SEABL East Conference final against Albury-Wodonga. Meanwhile the Rangers’ women had a far easier time, dispatching Geelong 78-68 to earn a place in the SEABL East Conference final. While the Supercats had fired out of the blocks - taking a 38-36 lead at the half - Dandenong returned from the rooms with renewed confidence and clamped down on any of Geelong’s offensive forays. Aimie Clydesdale (16 points) started off proceedings in the third term with an incredible chase-down steal on future WNBL team mate Sara Blicavs, before running the court and draining the three-pointer on the next play. From there the Rangers’ outing steadily improved as Dandenong sunk

Above: Faith Probst and Sara Blicavs fly for a rebound in the SEABL East women’s qualifying final. 143419 Right: Daequon Montreal excelled in a 40-minute SEABL masterclass on Saturday evening, hitting 31 points. 143419 Pictures: JARROD POTTER 17-4 in the last five minutes of the third term to resoundingly claim the lead. The mighty efforts of triple SEABL premiership winners Alison Downie (7 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists) and Clare Papavs (13 points, 6 rebounds) shone through on the evening, with fellow champion Amelia Todhunter (17 points) stepping back up to her best. Papavs relished her defensive role on Blicavs - clamping down on the Australian Opal and keeping her to 16 points. Dandenong’s hustle set itself apart from Geelong as Rangers fought through the pressure to make its way back to the conference championship. Coach Larissa Anderson put the win down to an almighty word. “One word… defense,” Anderson said. “That’s the only thing I spoke about at half-time. “I’m never worried about our shots - even though I went off at them in that last bit as offensively we were getting rushes of blood to try and get on top when we needed to run it down - but that’s what we’re about. “It was just about team defense and just energy and I thought the energy - Alison Downie in particular in that third quarter - was excellent.”

WNBL - Fixtures

Season opener on the road By JARROD POTTER TWO months out and the WNBL season is shaping up to be a wall-to-wall bonanza. The fixture has been announced with incoming Rangers’ coach Larissa Anderson set to begin her WNBL coaching career on the road. Dandenong heads up to the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) to face the UC Capitals before Anderson’s first home game against WNBL newcomers South East Queensland and she was excited to see the season inch another step closer. “Absolutely does - the fixture is only bounced around once or twice - now that it’s released, and our first game is October 10 and it’s against Canberra, so it’s all becoming pretty surreal,” Anderson said. With the introduction of South East Queensland, the byes are gone from the schedule and Dandenong will have

to back up from October to March with only the December holiday break to help rest up and recover. The Rangers have to deal with four-double header rounds and a tough schedule consisting of two Perth trips and back-to-back trips to Queensland to face Townsville on Sunday 20 December before returning from the Christmas/New Year’s break to clash with (SEQ) South East Queensland on Saturday 2 January. The other unique feature of the schedule is a Monday night showdown against cross-town rivals Melbourne in an Australia Day eve battle from 7.30pm. Dandenong’s WNBL Roster has yet to be finalised with the eight signed Rangers - Sara Blicavs, Aimie Clydesdale, Steph Cumming, Alex Bunton, Lauren Scherf, Tenaya Phillips, Annalise Pickrel and Tegan Cunningham - having just begun their

training in preparation for the season opener and Dandenong’s first home game in Round 2 against SEQ. “Big week this week - started on court this week with the WNBL last night (Monday) - exciting to have them all in town, everyone was training except for Sara and Annalise,” Anderson said. “It’s definitely hitting home and getting exciting and once SEABL finishes we’ll be able to really focus on the WNBL season. “First home game in Round 2 will be a Friday nighter against SEQ and we’d love the support - we’re a young team that will play a quick, exciting brand of basketball and we can’t wait to get into the season.” WNBL memberships are available via the Dandenong website www.dandenongbasketball.com.au.

Dandenong will face the winner of Geelong and Nunawading in two weeks and Anderson implored the Rangers’ fans to get along and support their side in the conference final.

BIG V - Grand Finals KEYSBOROUGH hosted game one of

the BIG V Division-2 Men’s grand final series against Western Port on Sunday afternoon after the Journal went to print. For more on the match, visit the Dandenong Journal website; www. starcommunity.com.au.

DANDENONG RANGERS 2015/16 WNBL SCHEDULE ROUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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Maiden glory all true grit By JARROD POTTER ONE year in the netball ranks was all it took for Dandenong Football Netball Club to claim a gutsy Southern league premiership. While Mount Waverley surged towards the final minutes - with fatigue and injury decimating the Redlegs’ goalers - Dandenong’s earlier brilliance through the second and third terms in particular saw them across the line to claim the Division-6 premiership 38-31 at the Springvale Netball Complex on Saturday. Dandenong Redlegs’ captain/ coach - and best on court medallist Mandi Hall - said it was a phenomenal feeling to hoist the cup in the maiden season of Dandenong netball. “Inaugural year for Dandenong with a bunch of new girls - it’s amazing, easy bunch of girls to work with though and they deserved this right from the beginning,” Hall said. The girls gritted their teeth despite the challenges of their first grand final together - especially once they lost star goaler Corrine Pegram to a serious ankle injury. “Having our vice-captain going

down in that last quarter - pretty badly as she’s waiting for an ambulance - it rattled us a bit and had to make some changes we weren’t ready for,” Hall said. “Already had one of our shooters out, but Beck (Smith) did well coming in and we held on and did it.” 2015 has been on nothing but an upwards trajectory for the Redlegs since joining the association ranks this year - with Dandenong finishing second during the home-andaway season only separated by percentage to Mount Waverley. Hall wanted to thank the club for backing her desire to bring in netball along with her girls who fought it out all year to truly earn their flag. “I want to thank the committee and the supporters - the footy boys - for supporting me and my decision to want netball at Dandenong,” Hall said. “It’s proved to be a winner, we’ve got a great bunch of girls and a bunch of new supporters… and I just want to thank the club for letting me roll with it… and for the girls - I love you, you’ve been amazing.” Hall wanted to thank the committee and sponsor ‘Melbourne Online Motors’ for their support.

Dandenong Redlegs claimed the SFNL Division-6 netball premiership on Saturday. Pictured with SFNL netball ambassador Elizabeth Miller (far left) are Emily Williams, Tori Webb, Jacqui Pounceby, Mandi Hall, Claire Beard, Michelle Keppler, Harry Potter, Beck Smith, and Renae Rollings - absent is Corrine Pegram. 143416 Pictures: JARROD POTTER

Hang on Soupy By JASON ADAMS

Mandi Hall and Tori Webb celebrate Dandenong’s maiden SFNL premiership. 143416

Dandy’s best in the hunt HIGH-FLYING speccies, long bombs and superb goals - these are the trademarks of junior footy finals throughout Dandenong. With North Dandenong, Parkmore and Noble Park still in the hunt across the boys’ divisions, the best of our local footballers remain alive in the South East

Juniors football premiership hunt. Dandenong’s South East Juniors sides locked horns in preliminary finals around the region on Sunday morning. For more on how your Dandenong teams went in their finals, click onto dandenong.starcommunity.com.au on Monday morning.

IN HER ninth attempt at a metropolitan win, Kraken Soupy finally delivered the goods on Thursday evening at Sandown Park. Kraken Soupy was fast to begin from box one asserting her authority early. It was then a case of catch me if you can as Kraken Soupy extended her margin down the back straight, before going on to win by three lengths in a smart 29.55. Trainer, part owner and breeder Kevin Eyles was “pleased as punch” with the run. “I thought her run was excellent, she hasn’t been jumping that good lately… luckily she came out well last night (Thursday) and picked the right night to do it - I’m pleased as punch,” said Eyles. The win shines plenty of attention on Kraken Soupy,

something she thrives on back at home. “She’s a happy little dog, she just loves affection and that’s what she gets - we look after her in every way we can.” It was the third time Kraken Soupy has visited Sandown Park within the month, after Eyles was uncertain if she was able to run out a strong 515 metres. “Early in her career I took her to Sandown but it was just a bit too far for her. “For a while I didn’t think she was quite strong enough to race in Melbourne, now she’s a bit stronger she gets the trip fine.” The Kraken greyhounds have a large following, with all members of family owning their own Kraken hat. “Our family makes up the Eyles syndicate… we got the Kraken hats a little while back, everyone including the grandkids owns

Kraken Soupy and connections were thrilled to finally pick up a metropolitan win. Picture: SUPPLIED a Kraken hat - it’s all part of the fun.” Hailing from Murchison, a small town on the Goulburn River, Eyles has been involved in greyhound racing for 15 years and it all started with the transaction of a car.

“I had a car for sale and the fella who bought it talked me into forming a syndicate, before that I didn’t know anything about greyhounds - now we’re doing the lot, owning, training and breeding.”

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that’s bounce back after a couple of ordinary weeks,” Fogarty said. “It was a great win, especially with Craig Anderson, Trent Robertson and Piva (Wright) out. “To get them back in - those three will definitely play - we’ll get some great stock back next week and we’ll hopefully go to Norwood - apart from Valenti - at full strength and there will be some tough decisions this week.” Forward turned champion defender Brett Dore had to exit the game at halftime on account of his wife going into labour. Noble Park will face Norwood at Bayswater Oval on Saturday from 2.10pm in a qualifying final. “We set ourselves at the start of the year… people thought it was a foregone conclusion, with who we picked up, but it’s a long year,” Fogarty said. “Injuries can occur and things happen… we were always confident we would make the finals and was a matter of where we finished… we aimed for top three and got it so here we go.”

TURNING around the inclement form of last week, Greater Dandenong’s finals-bound sides emphatically swept aside their lower ranked opponents in the last home-and-away round.

EFL DIVISION 1 - Round 18 EXCISING its wounds from two miserable losses back to back against high flying Balwyn and Norwood, Noble Park took out some frustrations in a 129-point demolition of lowly Lilydale. Mick Fogarty’s men would boot 24.16 (160) to turn around its errant form and enter the finals on a high note. Kyle Martin had a phenomenal day out. You can put the votes in his back pocket already as the Bulls’ midfielder/forward snagged 52 possessions, 11 marks and five goals in a best on ground performance. The ball ricocheted out of the Bulls’ back line at light-speed as Jackson Sketcher and the Kempermans Stewart and Bobby - ensured Lilydale would have scant possession. Also starring was Shayne Allan - as the forward found a heap of the pill in a seven-goal haul while Luke Cody and Jarrod Plymin (4 goals each) also savoured their time in the forward line. “We did what good sides do and

VAFA DIVISION 2 - Round 18 ST JOHN’S pasted Elsternwick to the wall in a 96-point whitewash. The JOCs - coming off their most heartwrenching loss of the year last week

against Ivanhoe - had champion performers across the board. Aaron Thornton (4 goals) finished the regular season on 75 goals to finish second behind Richmond Central’s Jake Munro in the league goal-kicking, while Gerald Ennis (3 goals) and Rhys Dyker (2 goals) were also prominent. The usual suspects Corey Ely, Glen Costas, Manny Jakwot and Jarrod Gaget were clear standouts in the heavenly performance. St John’s will travel to face Ivanhoe in a qualifying final on Saturday.

VAFA DIVISION 4 - Round 18 MASALA finished its inaugural Division 4 season on a high note, knocking off South Mornington by 16 points. Sam Freeman (5 goals) and Wayne McMahon were exceptional up forward alongside Zachary Kelly, Josh Kyle and Furkan Erkel. The Tigers finished the year in 10th with a 2-14 record.

SFL DIVISION 2 - Round 18 KEYSBOROUGH had its work cut out against lowly Heatherton, with the home side not shying away from the contest in an eventual 36-point Burra barrage. Newly anointed forward tandem

Kyle Martin was at peak performance in Noble Park’s 129-point win, snaring 52 possessions and booting five goals. 143418 Picture: JARROD POTTER Matt Collett (5 goals) and Davor Rajic (4 goals) swept aside the Heatherton defence while Ryan Goodes, Shane Dunn and Tim Bacic mopped things up through the middle of the park. The Burra will now battle Murrumbeena in a qualifying final on Saturday

In other Division-2 matches Doveton Eagles lost their final match of the season, a 106-point loss to Murrumbeena, while Springvale Districts capped off the year with a gutsy effort against Hampton - losing 5.8 (38) to 7.12 (54).

Fences no barrier to Piper By JARROD POTTER FOUR minutes… scarcely enough time to make a piece of toast, let alone savour all aspects of a TAC Cup debut, but if that’s all Dandenong Stingrays’ midfielder Reece Piper receives this year then he’s happy with it. Piper, 16, from Berwick, is officially the youngest player on any TAC Cup list this year, but in spite of his age he barrelled head-long into the side that took on Oakleigh Chargers, after an impressive senior debut with Berwick and some promising under-19’s form. After taking his jumper - number 53 - and getting into the thick of it early, Piper’s debut ground to a screening halt after a sickening collision with the boundary-line fence left him writhing in agony - requiring a trip to Dandenong Hospital by ambulance. He was cleared of major damage on Saturday evening as tests showed he had torn some of the ligaments in his back - utter relief considering how bad it could have been potentially with a broken back or fractured vertebrae. But just getting those four minutes on field and receiving his inaugural Dandenong jumper make the experience well worth it - despite its sudden end. One of Piper’s few possessions in a short, but memorable, TAC Cup debut. 143347 PICTURES COURTESY OF ROBERT WHITE

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Keysborough’s Laura Agius (right) threw herself at every pass in the Burra’s 38-46 grandPicture: JARROD POTTER final loss. 143417

“I was quite emotional when I received my jumper off Blacky (Dandenong coach Craig Black) and my dad presenting it to me before the game,” Piper said. “Even though I only played four minutes, I can look back and say I’ve played a TAC game at 16.” Up until the accident, 2015 was a year of unending success for Piper as he earned a spot in Berwick’s senior line-up for Round 1 and continued to push on the door until the Stingrays’ couldn’t help but add him to the side. That small taste of TAC Cup football will drive Piper to get back into the ranks in 2016, while powering through his rehabilitation and hopefully returning to the field later this year. “I’ve just got to rest up now and keep my body healthy for next year,” he said. Piper wanted to thank the Stingrays for the opportunity and his family and friends for their support and being there for him throughout his football journey.

BACK-TO-BACK was not meant to be for Keysborough, as an inaugural Southern Football Netball League premiership slipped from its grasp with a 38-46 grand-final loss to Dingley. After switching to Southern (SFNL) this season, leaving the now defunct Casey Cardinia Football Netball League with a B-Grade premiership, the Burra was immediately thrust into the SFNL Division-1 competition - slotting in straight away at the top of the ladder. Keysborough had earned the week off, after defeating Dingley in the semi-final, but that result wouldn’t transpire again as the Dingoes learned the necessary lessons to best the Burra. Looking to earn back-to-

back flags at the senior level, the Burra flew out of the blocks in the SFNL decider but shot by shot Dingley returned fire and surged ahead. Facing former clubwoman Penny Byers-Timms, the Burra could not halt the steady flow of Dingoes’ goals, or accurately enough hit their own. A 25-32 half-time margin spelled trouble for Keysborough, but to the side’s credit the initiative never slackened even in the dying minutes as the lead ballooned back out to eight by the final siren. Laura Agius battled on in the arc while goal shooter Elise Boyd stepped up in absence of Keysborough’s main 2015 shooter Chloe Plumb who ruptured her ACL in the last minutes of the semi-final victory over Dingley. The gallant efforts of midcourt tandem Alana and Bree

Vieceli stood out alongside captain Sam Downie - who threw herself around the backhalf to try and stem the Dingley attack. “I think we maybe chose the wrong options down the court,” Downie said. “They applied some really good pressure and we just dropped it off and lost our run. “Guess it also came down to our goals as well - made a few and the rebounds were there, but it’s got to be the first one in.” Downie thought the Burra’s first year in the new league had been a strong one and the result gives them plenty of motivation heading towards 2016. “It’s been good for us - really competitive competition so hopefully next season we can take it.”