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■ Need for speed set to get hoons off the streets…

Race revved up By CASEY NEILL

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DRIVERS will hit the streets this month in a bid to bring back Easternats to curb hooning in and around Keysborough. Jon Davison established the off-street racing event in 1997 to “get kids off the street” and planned to question Greater Dandenong councillors at their 14 September meeting about bringing it back. Following three years of illegal ‘drag racing’ on the Dandenong Bypass each weekend, Keysborough South Action Group this month suggested running an off-street racing program at Sandown Racecourse similar to one at Calder Park. But Melbourne Racing Club spokesman Jake Norton said the venue didn’t have a permit to host such events and that nearby homes and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations would prevent one being issued. Mr Davison said the council in 2009 claimed he hadn’t abided by his event permit. “So (Sandown owner) Melbourne Racing Club terminated the agreement,” he said. “I warned them they’d have a lot of trouble on the streets. “The drivers have got to have somewhere to go to have an ‘automotive expression session’.” Mr Davison said up to 18,000 people took part each year, that council logs showed only two or three resident complaints per event, and that he had met EPA conditions. “We complied with everything that was asked,” he said. “I brought a lot of trade and commerce into the area.” Paul, who didn’t want his surname published, is organising a “peaceful gathering” in the coming weeks as a show of support for the event. “It gives everybody somewhere to go and enjoy themselves in a safe environment,” he said. Dandenong mechanic David Robinson said it brought in plenty of trade for his and other local businesses. “It definitely energised small business for sure,” he said.

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Picture: ROB CAREW He said the demand for legal, off-street drag racing was “massive” and that Calder events were at capacity. Resident David, who didn’t want his surname published, said he’d seen up to 10 cars “all bunched up doing group drag races going east bound along the bypass”. He said a speed camera would discourage the hoons. “Police should run regular spot vehicle checks

of our hoon speedsters’ vehicles,” he said. “From the sounds of their machines, a lot would not pass basic roadworthy inspections or meet standard vehicle certifications. “The only way to bring these hoon drivers into line is to hit them hard and regularly.” Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol Acting Senior Sergeant Andrew Smart said police had “quite a few things planned” to combat hooning. “It’s at the forefront of our minds,” he said.

Cardinia Highway Patrol members impounded a Subaru WRX for 30 days after detecting its 25-year-old driver travelling at double the 80km/h speed limit on the Dandenong Bypass in Keysborough about 11.50pm on Friday 4 September. The following day the same police impounded a Holden HSV after watching its 23-year-old driver perform a burnout on Princes Highway in Noble Park.

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Magistrate hits out at detox ‘travesty’ By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A MAGISTRATE has slammed a shortage of drug rehab services after an in-wait intellectually disabled ice addict held a steak knife to his girlfriend’s throat. The man, who cannot be named because of an intervention order, was bailed on a deferred sentence by a court on Monday 7 September over charges including threatening to kill his ex-partner in his Dandenong South bungalow. During an argument on 30 August, the man allegedly told the victim several times he would kick her out, adding he hoped she’d get raped. Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Tracey Arnold told Dande-

nong Magistrates’ Court the man said: “If you go to the cops I’ll kill you” as he touched the knife to her throat. The victim indicated she didn’t care and pushed his arms in an attempt to make him cut her. He then allegedly dropped the knife, kicked her and called her a “dumb c...”. She later told police that the man got aggressive and violent to her when he used ice, Ldg Sen Const Arnold said. A defence lawyer said drugs were the “undoing” of the man, who is assisted by Youth Justice and Disability Youth Services. The accused had found his eight days in remand custody unpleasant and difficult, the lawyer said.

“He has been on a waiting list for detox for a month and there has still been no place become available.” The routine 12-week wait was being fast-tracked, the court was told. “He’s next in line to take up that place,” the lawyer said. Magistrate Pauline Spencer described the man’s wait for detox an “absolute travesty” especially given his disability. “This lack of service availability is a real problem for someone vulnerable in (the accused’s) situation. “The alternative to keep (him) and other people safe is imprisonment which costs a lot more.” Ms Spencer said jails were swelling because of a lack of funding for

people wanting detox. “This is the real example of why more funding has to go into these services.” She deferred the man’s sentence, extending his bail on condition he attends residential rehab when it became available. She said if not for the accused’s “personal circumstances” he would be facing jail. “You’re somebody with complex needs. The major complicating factor for your intellectual disability is your use of ice.” She granted bail taking into account the victim had moved to Western Australia, was protected by a full intervention order as well as there being no other recent family violence offending by him.

Principal Roz learns her school lessons By GEORGIA WESTGARTH

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A 19-YEAR-OLD woman has been handcuffed in her Keysborough backyard while fake policemen entered her house but didn’t steal anything in a bizarre confrontation. The woman arrived at her Ashleigh Street home about 8.45pm on Saturday 5 September where she found three unknown men standing in her backyard. One of the men said he was a cop from the Dandenong police station and asked the victim to place her hands behind her back before handcuffing her. Another man then took her house keys and two of the offenders went through the house while the third stayed to guard the woman. The two men later came out of the house and took off the woman’s handcuffs before all three fled in a white transit van with no windows. There is no description of the offenders apart from them allegedly being aged between 25 and 30. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Woman woken by intruder AN 18-YEAR-OLD girl was shocked when she woke up to find an intruder inside her Keysborough home earlier this month. The unknown man broke into the Daylily Drive house about 10am on Thursday 3 September but was disturbed by the woman when she woke up after hearing a noise coming from upstairs. The woman was soon confronted by the intruder, who fled the house with a bag full of jewellery. A 44-year-old man was also home at the time of the burglary. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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THE teaching went both ways at Yarraman Oaks Primary School on Tuesday, with the students enlightening their principal for the day Councillor Roz Blades on all things school related. With their regular principal away, the City of Greater Dandenong’s Ms Blades took on the top job for one day to educate the primary school students on her other job as a councillor. “I do this every year and have visited many schools - it’s a great way to teach them about what I do, what the City of Greater Dandenong has to offer them and how the council deals with the state and federal governments,” Ms Blades said. After getting her hair done, colouring in, listening to the school’s choir and reading on beanbags in the new school building, Ms Blades was given a task of her own from the students. “They are making their own joke book and are trying to collect 1000 jokes, so I am emailing them back some,” she said. After much discussion, Ms Blades was asked for a special favour from some eager students. “The students have their own vegie patch and chooks at school and would like to learn more about recycling so I was asked to organise someone to speak to them about the best ways to go about recycling,” Ms Blades explained. A positive experience for everyone, Ms Blades hopes the visit will help connect the children’s families with the council. “It’s fantastic to mix with the school community and hopefully families will feel more comfortable contacting the council as well,” she said.

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Future fit for our children By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS IF PEOPLE are concerned about the future, why isn’t there a federal Minister for Children? It’s one of the ideas posed by Hotham MP Clare O’Neil in her book Two Futures, which is co-authored with Gellibrand federal MP Tim Watts. Children are one of the few groups that don’t have a voice in the Federal Parliament, she said. Yet their destinies are shaped by politicians’ decisions especially on quality earlyeducation and child care, Ms O’Neil said. She said US research has found that at age four, children of advantaged backgrounds have heard 30 million more words than those from disadvantaged backgrounds. “Once a child starts school from a disadvantaged background they tend to fall further behind,” Ms O’Neil said. She points to Australia’s “extraordinary” bottom-ranking in the OECD for three-yearolds’ early education. Primary-school children’s

academic performance is steady, but going backwards compared to nations such as China. The top seven countries at maths are Asian, while Australia ranks in the high-teens. Ms O’Neil said there needs to be policies for good parenting and early influences on children to reverse the trend. “We need maternal and child health services helping parents be great parents.” Her book says that what Australia will be like circa 2040 will be decided now. She said that the book is not meant to be a party-political polemic but a conversation about long-term thinking. During a self-funded Australian book tour, Ms O’Neil has discovered a thirst in the community to talk about things affecting children. The early childhood issue could shape Australia’s economy in 25 years’ time – whether it’s relying on primary products or fully using people’s skills in emerging “green growth” jobs, she argues. One thing that restricts long-

term ideas is MPs’ extraordinary volume of work and pace of life – something that many constituents don’t understand. Ms O’Neil and four staff represent an electorate of 140,000 including Noble Park, Springvale and Keysborough. Her email box fills with about 1000 messages a week and the office phone rings off the hook, often with complex issues. There’s also the “media stuff” such as writing to newspapers. “It’s getting harder and harder to think about long-term issues. You can get trapped in to not thinking just beyond next week but over the next halfhour.” The other inhibitor is the increasingly partisan nature of politics. Ms O’Neil, a former City of Dandenong mayor, said local government tended to focus less on party politics. “As mayor I was concentrating on having a functional council which would make good decisions based on consensus.”

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John, Ruth and Catherine Ewart admire the new signage. 143393 “The funeral procession was the whole length of Lonsdale Street,” John said. “I think he played a bit of cricket from memory.” He said the brothers would have known most Dandenong residents. “In those days it was a small country village rather than a big suburb like it is now,” he said. “There was nothing much between Cheltenham and Dandenong.” Charlie and Norman had no children. Alan had a daughter, Doris, and a son named Russell. “After Norman died Charlie kept

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THE stories behind Dandenong’s laneway names are now on display for their visitors to see. Greater Dandenong Council launched interpretive signage in Ewart, Garnar, Crump and Boyd lanes on Saturday 29 August. Garnar was a local funeral director, Crump was a general store on Lonsdale Street and Boyd was a fast-growing and successful hardware store. Ewart was a former newsagency run by brothers Norman and Charlie Ewart. John Ewart is their nephew, attended the launch and said there were four brothers in total. “Alan had the menswear store not far from there,” he said. “My father was Frank and he was the youngest of the four brothers. Frank was a banker.” He said the Ewarts were born in Brighton. “Norman and Charlie went up to Dandenong in the 1920s,” he said. “It was the only newsagency in Dandenong for many, many years.” John lived in the country as a child but often visited the store. “I was fond of my uncles,” he said. “One day during the war years I convinced Charlie to let me have the leather bag and some papers to sell papers down at the railway station. “It would have been during the 1940s and the Americans had a base there. “I was only seven or eight but I remember selling papers to the American soldiers as they were jumping on the train.” Norman was the eldest and died in 1954.

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I’m for little bit of India Matthew Guy says Dandenong's Little India should be supported. 144107 ask the State Government for a moratorium on new liquor outlets in affected areas. Mr Guy said there was no better advice on community safety than that given by police. However, he backed away from overhauling the liquor licencing regime, which had been labelled by Mr Cornelius as “ridiculously permissive”. When asked how extremism among children and young adults could be curbed, Mr Guy said parents had the best opportunity to talk to their kids when they noticed behavioural change. “If you notice attitude changes in your kids ... the government can’t notice those changes, the communities can’t notice those changes, churches,

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OPPOSITION leader Matthew Guy has slammed the State Government for looking outside of Little India in Dandenong to establish the state’s premier Indian precinct. In an interview with Star News, Mr Guy said the move was akin to creating another Lygon Street precinct outside of Lygon Street, or starting up a second Greek precinct. “I know they talk about Tarneit (as an option). Respectfully I’d say let’s make this one work.” He said Little India was a “very good concept” that had been recently improved with new signage and branding. The precinct could be further lifted with bi-lingual signage, streetscaping and rebranding. Mr Guy said a streamlined planning regime was needed to attract private investors to join the Revitalising Central Dandenong urban renewal project - which had been kickstarted with $290 million of state funding. Mr Guy also responded to Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius’s concerns - aired by Star News - about the harm created by packaged liquor and its proliferation in disadvantaged areas in the south-east. He said the best thing would be for south-east councils to

mosques or synagogues or temples can’t notice those changes. “Parents are the first port of call to noticing behavioural changes amongst children, kids.” Twelve months have passed since 18-year-old Numan Haider’s fateful attack on police in Endeavour Hills, and even less since Federal police executed raids throughout Casey in response to an alleged plot to target police at a local Anzac Day service. The aspiring premier said it was unfair to also single out community groups such as the Islamic community. “They do a lot, a lot, a lot more than people realise, to help and assist to ensure their community is not unfairly branded or maligned and that anyone within in their community who removes themselves, that they try and come around, to try and help,” Mr Guy said. “And so do a number of Christian communities, it’s not an issue that’s just relevant to Islamic communities. Mr Guy did not commit to ending rate-capping on councils, if it was introduced. He said he was, however, concerned about its impact on community services if councils were also hit by cost-shifting. Mr Guy said he would scrap the AFL Grand Final weekend public holiday, predicting it could become an election issue.

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It is my privilege to serve your community OVER the past year, I have been spending a lot of time out and about at community events and festivals across the Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia regions. Events I have attended include Ramadan, mosque openings and NAIDOC week celebrations. I am constantly amazed at the generosity that is offered and the manner in which everyone, irrespective of who they are or where they come from, is welcomed. This often makes me reflect on what a great community I have the privilege to work amidst. For me, this openness and generosity comes from the fact that our community is so unbelievably diverse. This diversity brings a richness and energy

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that I have never experienced before in many years of community policing. I think one of the most important parts is that, more often than not, we all get along incredibly well. This harmony is a credit to you all as it demonstrates to me that tolerance and respect are fun-

damental principles we’re all happy to live by. I’m not saying we’re perfect. From time to time, I see reports of crimes and incidents that are motivated by prejudice, discrimination and racism. These crimes can take many forms and while some involve physical assault or damage to property, others involve verbal or written abuse. In whatever form, these crimes are very serious and should be reported to police. This behaviour does not belong in our community. Irrespective of the faith people practise or the clothes or attire they choose to wear, everyone has the right to feel safe, secure and respected in our community. I am aware that some members of our commu-

nity may feel afraid to report this type of crime. I say to you that Victoria Police takes these reports very seriously. We will make every effort to investigate them and hold those responsible accountable. No-one should be afraid to report a crime. If you require emergency assistance, dial triple zero (000) immediately. If you are a victim, please contact your local police station, call Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic. com.au It is a duty, both as a community and as individuals, to do all we can to prevent and deter crime. I believe we can do it.

A committee of ladies had elaborate preparations made to entertain the soldiers at afternoon tea, which was greatly appreciated by the men and after being treated to cigars and cigarettes they gave three ringing cheers for the people of Dandenong.

20 years ago 18 September 1995 Ticket machine ‘danger’ Plans to automate ticketing on public transport by 1997 sparked outrage from the Public Transport Users Association last week. Dandenong, earmarked as a “premium” railway station, will be the only one in the region to remain staffed. The association assistant secretary, John McPherson called the decision “dangerous”.

LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 9 September 1915 Wounded Soldiers Visit Dandenong It is many a long day since Lonsdale Street presented such a lively and picturesque appearance as that on Saturday when the residents of Dandenong turned out en masse to extend a right royal welcome for the returned wounded soldiers from the distant Dardanelles. The assembled multitude of men, women and children in front of the town hall, all animated with a spirit of admiration for the heroes of fatal Gallipoli, was exhilarating in the highest degree and the enthusiastic cheering and waving of flags by the pupils of the Sate School, marshalled by the head teacher Mr Talbort. What with gay bunting and the flags of the Allies fluttering in a brisk breeze from the south, together with the various spring costumes of the ladies, punctuated here and there with brilliant scarlet feathers and bright dyed ribbons in their head gear, all combined to create a vision of colours which, in a spectacular sense, was most pleasing to the eye, and left nothing to be desired from an artistic

point of view. Many young ladies present were armed with bunches of posies and bouquets of sweet scented flowers, which, with genuine heart thrills, they threw to the soldiers as they passed by in the motors. About 11am a number of wounded soldiers passed through Dandenong to Berwick where they were heartily entertained. On their return to Dandenong they joined their comrades who were awaiting them at the north end of Lonsdale St. From this point between 30 and 40 motor cars made their way to the town hall. One could not help being deeply impressed with the grave faces and faraway look in the eyes of many as car after car glided into the avenue of two rows of spectators. The expression was not that of apathy or indifference to the enthusiasm evoked by their arrival, it was rather that of men who had gone through an awful ordeal. The Shire President (Cr Pearson) welcomed them to Dandenong and showered encomiums on them for their gallant deeds at Gallipoli. The Dandenong Brass Band then played the National Anthem after which the children sang ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’.

50 years ago 15 September 1965 Safely landed… by a crane A mobile crane was used to lower an injured man from 30ft high scaffolding at Clayton on Tuesday morning. The man, Donald Roy Abbey of Wiltshire Rd, Bayswater, had a lucky escape from death when he overbalanced and fell from a small scaffold while painting the roof of a new Volkswagen building at Clayton. His fall was broken by a girder and he landed on a larger scaffolding more than 30ft. from the ground where he lay in pain from back injuries until Peninsula Ambulance officers arrived. A special rescue stretcher was rigged and preparations made to lower the injured man with ladders and ropes when a rigging crew arrived and offered the use of a mobile crane.

5 years ago 13 September 2010 Tough lesson on life in wheelchair Paralysed from the waist down, Gary Connor wheeled himself into Noble Park Secondary College hall to talk to a group of students. He was casual and honest, telling students about confronting issues faced daily by wheelchair bound people and his determination to push onwards in life. “I live a physical life so I can keep my mobility and dignity at an old age. Mental strength overcomes physical disability,” he said. - Compiled by the Dandenong and District Historical Society

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DANDENONG Library staff will have more time to help patrons thanks to a new addition to the team. Library-users return books, magazines, DVDs and CDs through a slot in the library entrance. An automatic book sorter will now use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to organise the items into dedicated return bins using conveyer belts, removing the need for manual sorting. Borrowers returned about 400,000 items to the Dandenong Library in the past financial year. GREATER Dandenong needs to lead the way in addressing the Syrian refugee crisis, says Councillor Roz Blades. She urged anyone with spare rooms or bungalows to open their doors to those in need, and those with other ideas on how to help to come forward. “We’re a refugee city. We’re a world in a city,” she said. Cr Blades said the image of Syrian toddler Alan Kurdi lying dead on a Turkish beach had brought her to tears. “We have to be the start of a movement that’s going to do something so that this doesn’t happen to other children,” she said. NOBLE Park Community Centre’s Art Show has received high praise from the shadow arts minister. Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus in Parliament encouraged people to attend the 10 to 11 October event. “I am privileged to visit many art shows

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around the country and, call me biased, but there’s no event that I enjoy quite like the Noble Park Community Centre Art Show,” he said. NICE try at humour by an unregistered driver in court last Monday. After hearing the evidence, the magistrate asked rhetorically: “A $400 fine?” The accused responded: “I’ll take two (hundred)”. The magistrate reiterated - in a distinctly icy tone - it would be $400. IN his meeting with Star News journalists, state opposition leader Matthew Guy revealed himself as a bit of a petrol-head. Mr Guy derided Premier Daniel Andrews for posing for photos like a “B-grade celebrity“ at the V8 Supercars’ Sandown 500 on the day that “pretty terrible“ jobs stats were released. A self-confessed V8 driver, Mr Guy admitted as an aside that he may have been a little jealous not to have been there. SOME Australians declared their homes open to take in some of the 12,000 Syrian refugees invited to these shores last week. Mr Guy described the gesture as showing “the best of any community“. “What a wonderful thing for people to do.“ He was asked by Star News if he’d open his home’s doors to a Syrian family. Mr Guy said that family would have to put up with his three kids - all of which wake up on the dot of 5.55am. Gill Williams: Interested in knowing the long-term plan to integrate them into society - teaching English to both parents and kids, getting kids into schools, getting parents into work, helping them to sustain themselves in the long-term. I’m happy to help, qualified TAE, not looking for paid work. In fact, what are we doing for those already here?!

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Hard line to end violence By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS THE top cop for Melbourne’s south-east makes no apologies for a hard-line stance on family violence. Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius said police made a determined push 18 months ago to treat a family violence offender like “any other serious criminal”. A pro-arrest and pro-remand policy was then brought in. No longer would offenders “lounge around” in an interview room but they’d be kept in a police cell while police decided on the next step. Such treatment took away the perpetrators “misplaced notions” such as having “dominion and control over their victim”. Mr Cornelius points out why police take every intervention order breach seriously, whether it is harassment by phone and social media or contact violations. Looking back on cases where a partner or child is killed, often there has been a build-up of intervention order breaches against the victim. “What underpins that breach is a mental attitude by the perpetrator that he is not going to be held accountable. “You might see breaches before an act of violence occurs. It’s part of a pattern or a buildup that has to be stopped.”

In Casey, 46 per cent of assaults are family-violence related - the highest rate in the state. The region’s hardline approach has led to significantly reduced re-offending by family violence offenders. In recent years, there had been annual rises of 60 per cent in recidivism. Last year, there was a 6.3 per cent drop in the southern metro police area - the only division in the state to record a reduction. There’s a list of 320 offenders at high and extreme risk of recommitting family violence in the south-east. Without this harder line policy, the list would be over 700, Mr Cornelius said. The second step was in partnership with Dandenong Magistrates’ Court to fast-track offenders through the judicial system. Offenders front a magistrate within a week. Prior to fast tracking, it took about 16 weeks – a delay that undermined the significance of the offence and further exposes the victim to risk, Mr Cornelius said. At the same time, victims have been more responsive. In November, 16 family violence matters were withdrawn by the affected family member before their first court hearing. Since the pilot started in De-

cember, only four matters were withdrawn over four months. Before the pilot, about 63 per cent of matters were withdrawn. The rate is now 10 per cent. Mr Cornelius said there was strong anecdotal evidence that offenders were being held to one offence and recidivists were stopping their offending. “They’re acting like children and they need a grown-up to step them through to help them change their thinking. “These individuals clearly need to understand what they’re doing is wrong.” The next steps included to ensure offenders directed to men’s behaviour change programs didn’t get credits from the courts for just “sitting up the back”. He said he was “all for” more investment in the behavioural programs – reportedly running at 11-month waiting lists in the south-east. Mr Cornelius also called for courts to impose more supervisory orders on offenders. One of the chief problems was to direct more community services’ funding towards early intervention rather than crisis response. As police well know, the crisis usually comes after a long build-up of early warning indicators.

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tendable baton, digital scales and deal bags. “The bag wasn’t mine,” he told the court. The other bag contained three sets of keys and tools such as broken scissors, a shifter, a torch, cutters and a lock pick. Elsewhere in the car was found an unregistered sawnoff air rifle and 100 rounds of 0.177-calibre Windchester cartridges, yet to be fingerprinted and tested for trace DNA. Detective Leading Senior Constable Paul Keen of Kingston CIU told the court that Mayers allegedly had a black bum bag containing three deal bags with a total 4.5 grams of ice. Ldg Sen Const Keen said Mayers made full admissions to being a passenger in the car for two hours and to possessing ice. He allegedly told police he

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KEYSBOROUGH There is something for the whole family in this substantial three bedroom Keysborough residence. Ideally located close to Haileybury Secondary College, Parkmore Shopping Centre, Tatterson Park as well as local beaches and major arterials, this is an ideal property for first home buyers who are seeking lifestyle opportunities. Enjoy the spacious surrounds with a large open-plan family living and meals area and contemporary kitchen with essential conveniences. They include an island bench and breakfast bar, granite benchtops and stainless steel Technika appliances which will impress the most industrious of home chefs. Each bedroom is generous in size and includes built-in wardrobes with direct access to the main family bathroom while the master bedroom features the additional luxury of a walk-in wardrobe and private ensuite. Having been designed with easy family living in mind, the low maintenance yard ensures that lifestyle is paramount while the double garage with internal access and spacious laundry reinforce the comfort focus. It is close to surrounding parklands, amenities, great schools and beautiful beaches.

POSTCODE

3173

ISELL GROUP, 8586 6411 DEE KAWSAR, 0423 215 815 17 BEAUFORT STREET PRICE: $500,000-$550,000 INSPECT: SATURDAY, 11.30AM AUCTION: THURSDAY, 1 OCTOBER, 7PM

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Explore Your Possibilities with The C! NOBLE PARK 9 Racecourse Road

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Brand new generously proportioned KEYSBOROUGH 8 Rutland Crt double-storey townhouses NEW LISTING

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

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Built on an allotment of 602m2 approx. land (16.3m x 37m), great potential for future redevelopment either for building another town home/unit at the back (STCA) • Located close to local schools, shops, public transport and easy access to Eastlink • Other features include loorboards throughout and gas heating • Be quick and register your interests today!

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Perfect irst home or investment with NOBLE PARK 4/22 Vincent Cre own street frontage!

Cosy and welcoming, this residence will resonate with young couples & professionals with its offer of contemporary accommodation, low maintenance & convenient lifestyle. • Located just minutes away from Noble Park’s shopping precinct which saturated with retail shops, cafes, schools, medical centres. • Providing great recreational and entertainment opportunities. • Ideally for irst home buyers who are looking for a place to call home.

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Well-presented with low maintenance features, light illed lounge that maintains its year round pleasantness with the inclusion of a split cooling & heating system, leading to the modest but modern kitchen equipped with an stainless oven, gas hot plate and range hood. • Walking distance to Harrisield Primary and shopping precinct • Modern interior is complemented by tiles looring that extends throughout the house. • Feature includes roller shutters throughout the property.

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Family Home of Grand Proportions

Fully modernised & containing abundant bench & cupboard space. Features include high ceilings, quality ixtures, ittings, carpets & window treatments, pendant lighting, cooling, ducted heating & vacuum as well as two open ireplaces. • An Unique architectural include exposed brick walls, vaulted wood-beam ceilings & striking archways throughout. • This exceptional family home is sure to be snapped up quickly.

$420,000+ Contact Agent Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491

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Situated on a quiet court location, this captivating residence offers enormous family appeal with its perfect proximity to Parkmore Shopping Centre • A large converted ofice is situated in the backyard, or teenagers retreat or entertainment area complete with existing green life that will resonate with gardening enthusiasts. • Ideal family accommodation offering convenience, tranquillity and numerous family recreation options.

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SPRINGVALE SOUTH 25 MARTIN STREET SPRINGVALE SOUTH’S FINEST Presented for the first time in over 30 years, this meticulously kept brick veneer home will impress the fussiest buyers. An ideal foundation to grow a family, just move straight in and enjoy the glorious lifestyle on offer. Set in a highly desirable pocket surrounded by lovely neighbours, this home comprises of: • 3 spacious bedrooms w/ built in robes • Polished loorboards throughout • Updated kitchen with Bosch appliances • Ducted heating & 2 new A/C systems • Garage, outdoor living, new 3m x 3m garden shed, front fence and more Set on a perfect rectangular block, there’s plenty of space both up front and rear yards. Only footsteps away from local schools, bus stops and shopping, spoil the family and live the high life this residence offers. Make sure you inspect this rare opportunity today!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

KEYSBOROUGH 9 BEAU VORNO AVENUE YOU WON’T FIND BETTER! With stunning features and immaculate presentation, this meticulously kept, brick veneer home will even impress the fussiest buyers. With 612sqm of land, this is an ideal foundation to grow a family, where you can move straight in and enjoy the glorious lifestyle on offer. Set in a desirable street with easy access to Corrigan and Cheltenham road, near parkland and surrounded by lovely neighbours, the home comprises of: • 4 Good Sized Bedrooms w/ Built in Robes, Master with Full en-suite • Tastefully updated Kitchen w/ gas cooking & plenty of cupboard space • Spacious dining and family area soaking in the afternoon sun • Ducted Heating, gas ireplace, air conditioning • Amazing outdoor entertaining setup, decking and lush gardens • Longer than standard garage with plenty of storage options Spoil the whole family and live the high life that this quality residence offers. It’s a must see for all home searchers. Get in today!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

Auction: Sat 3rd October @ 11:30am Inspect: Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30pm Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 3708460

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

QUALITY & CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING Immaculately presented and finished with quality, this contemporary sanctuary is perfect for those seeking a relaxed family lifestyle. Embodying sophisticated modern living with superb flow to private outdoor areas, its desirable location is only a stroll to the new Springvale Train Station, central shops and local schools. This is the most desired estate in Springvale. • A warm and inviting formal lounge, light illed and spacious • Combined open rumpus & dining areas ideal for entertainment • Superior sized kitchen equipped with large pantry & gas appliances • Upstairs casual retreat for private sitting area • Ducted Heating & evaporative cooling • Double garage with remote control access Sure to leave you with a lasting impression, don’t miss out on the opportunity to live in this perfect, exclusive residence.

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

Auction: Sat 10th October @ 1:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 8390099

Harry Li 0414 216 699

SPRINGVALE 66 SANDOWN ROAD

MOVE IN & LIVE THE HIGH LIFE! You cannot miss out on this fully renovated 3 bedroom brick veneer home that’s positioned desirably in this quiet neighbourhood of Springvale. Located within minutes to local schools, bus transport, train stations, shopping and Princes highway, you’ve a size of a home that will be at entry level pricing. Comprising of: • 3 bedrooms w/BIR, Polished loorboards throughout • Fully renovated kitchen and meals area for modern tastes • Stunning formal lounge with plenty of natural light • New bathroom set up and toilet • Manicured gardens and plenty of car space Suitable for those wanting to buy something readymade without having to spend another penny, get in for an inspection and be impressed.

Auction: Sat 10th October @ 12:30pm Inspect: Wednesday 3:00 - 3:30pm Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 3801974

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

SPRINGVALE 1/24 GOVE STREET

Auction: Sat 10th October @ 2:30pm Inspect: Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 8711962

Harry Li 0414 216 699

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

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KEYSBOROUGH 2 MAXFIELD ROAD LOVE THE SOMERFIELD LIFE STYLE 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 down sizers 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 Merbau 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.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

A 3.5

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

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189

KEYSBOROUGH 31 HARTWELL STREET A HOME TO LOVE YOU BACK Lots of people love their homes. This adorable home will love you back. Set in the prestigious and most established neighbourhood of Somerfield; this 32 sq. (approx) home will beckon you to return each day to its charms and warmth. Set over a single level with an unlosable northerly aspect; it welcomes you with surprisingly wide and bright entry, and the generosity of space continues throughout. The main bedroom is genuinely large, as are its walk-in dressing robe and twin vanities en-suite bathroom. There are 3 further bedrooms serviced by a sleek family bathroom. The living dining and family rooms are all adjacent to each other and flow effortlessly to a sheltered north-facing al fresco sitting and BBQ area which enjoys winter sun yet is well protected from the summer heat. Perfect! The magnificent kitchen will take your breath away with its long line of stone benches, up-scaled cooking equipment including Siemens oven, a 2nd AEG steamer oven, induction cooktop and Asko dishwasher and soft closing drawers.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

KEYSBOROUGH 2 ORLANDO CRESCENT

SLEEK HIGH-TECH 2-STOREY STUNNER

Auction: Saturday 17th Oct at 12pm Price: $900,000+ Inspect: Thursday 5:45 - 6:15pm Saturday 3:45 - 4:15pm

Brand new and never lived in, this breathtaking 5 bedroom large family home bristles with state-of-the-art technology all designed to make daily life a sheer pleasure. Located in a popular and hugely demanded location next to Hidden Grove; this 6 month old, double storey, owner-builder home offers luxury and 21st century pizzazz at every turn. Oozing with premium features, the living areas on the ground level include a formal sitting room at the front for quiet conversations, reading and contemplation. Past the stairs and guest powder room is the vast chef’s kitchen under a stylish bulkhead with huge stone, waterfall island benchtop, Asko and other premium brand appliances including a 6 burner stainless steel cooktop. There is a full butler’s pantry as well with second sink, cooktop and oven, plus masses of storage. The adjacent living area has premium porcelain tiling and opens to the BBQ/al fresco under roofline complete with ceiling fan and flush-mounted speaker. The family media room also has integrated speakers and a beautiful gas log fire plus all the technology just ready for your home theatre system to be plugged in. Upstairs the principal bedroom enjoys a private en-suite bathroom with twin vanities and a double shower. The other 4 bedrooms share 2 further bathrooms. There are 5 toilets in the home. There is also another living area up here complete with a fully fitted kitchenette and balcony. In all 4 living areas plus the al fresco, fully air conditioned throughout, quality carpets and floor tiles, security and digital video intercom systems, double lock up garage with remote controlled door, landscaped gardens plus large 2000 little water tank. Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

B 3.5

C 2.5

Price: $790,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 5:45 - 6:15pm Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm

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HOME OF THE WEEK SPRINGVALE 13 YOUNG STREET

FOREVER YOUNG This sound WB Cottage on 647m2 represents a multitude of possibilities. Ideally positioned with a north-facing rear garden, this highly develop-able, regular-shaped block offers the creative buyer any number of opportunities, all subject to permit of course: Do it up and extend; Do it up and add another 1 or 2 at the rear; Drop it a build a brand new mansion; Drop it and build a townhouse development; What else can you think of? The home is straight and sound and features 2 bedrooms, living room and separate dining room, refurbished central bathroom and a sunny kitchen overlooking the rear lawn. Beautiful timber floors throughout are a bonus. The location is superb close to Princes Highway, supermarket and shops, bus and train, schools and parklands. What more could you wish for? Don’t plan to be anywhere else on Sept 19!

Auction: Saturday 19th Sept at 11am Price: Contact Agent Inspect: Thursday 4:30 - 5:00pm Saturday 10:30 - 11:00am

KEYSBOROUGH 28 PUTT GROVE PERFECT COMBINATION. GREAT LOCATION Located in an extremely popular pocket; this modern-looking and extensively renovated two storey home has the right accommodation mix for the family wanting space aplenty yet in an established neighbourhood close to all amenities. The home features 4 bedrooms, or 3 plus a study. The master bedroom upstairs has a vast en-suite bathroom for the parent’s exclusive use plus a family living or a TV room. There is an array of light and bright living areas commencing with an L-shaped living and dining area. The large, stylish kitchen features stainless steel appliances and quality fittings and is complimented by a casual meals area. There is also a large family room big enough to include a study area and which opens onto a large back garden.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 03 9701 8611

Auction: Saturday 10th Oct at 2:00pm Price: $580,000+ Inspect: Thursday 3:30 - 4:00pm Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Dieter Baron 0417 482 719

John Wysham 0418 322 618 Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133

KEYSBOROUGH 5 WATERFORD TERRACE A 5 Beautiful home with great design elements and plenty of accommodation; this double storey home in the extremely tightly held Crystal Waters Estate is mere 5 minutes stroll away from Haileybury College, Springers Leisure Centre and lots of parkland. Just 8 years old, this 32 sq, two storey residence surprises with 5 bedrooms and all the luxury amenities. The master bedroom is huge and has a full en-suite bathroom with twin vanities plus it’s own private balcony. The second bathroom services the other 4 bedroom plus an addition powder room downstairs for guests. There are 3 living areas including formal sitting room and casual family living and dining options which adjoin the open plan, delightful kitchen which takes centre stage with large stone benches, two pack cabinetry, breakfast bar and dishwasher. Another large living area upstairs for the family and children’s retreat. {doc.Description2}

KEYSBOROUGH 5 CAMERON PLACE

EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE IN DRESS CIRCLE LOCATION

Auction: Saturday 19th Sept at 12pm Price: POA Inspect: Thursday 4:15 - 4:45pm Saturday 11:30 - 12:00pm

Superbly situated on a huge 650m2 (approx) allotment; this wonderful, 2 storey, family home is in a prestigious court in the tightly held “Middle Keysborough” precinct, just seconds from all Keysborough amenities which will enrich your family’s lifestyle. This attractive and well-kept double storey home of approx. 35squares features 4 bedrooms plus a 5th bedroom or study downstairs ideal for guests or in-laws. The large master bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom with twin vanities, spa bath and WIRs. There are 2 living areas featuring expansive sweeps of stylish, spotted gum timber flooring plus a further living room upstairs with skylight opening out to a cosy balcony. The generous, family-sized kitchen showcases a striking, huge bay window looking onto the large private backyard. The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher and has a welcoming casual meals area adjacent. The formal sunken living room features lead-light windows and adjoins the equally welcoming dining area. This opens out to a large, covered al fresco entertaining area with gas BBQ all set in a big and well-established, landscaped private backyard. Extras include upstairs and downstairs ducted heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, air conditioning, ceiling fans, down lights, security system, security shutters, double garage with loads of storage space and fully landscaped gardens front and rear. The prime location is within easy walking distance of Parkmore Shopping and just a 10 minute drive to Edithvale beach and Haileybury College. Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

B 2.5

Price: $820,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 3:30 - 4:00pm Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am

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15 Menzies Avenue, Dandenong

35 Laurel Avenue, Doveton

ARE YOU READY TO MULTIPLY MONEY? This 923sqm land with 4 units plan and permits approved (Three town houses & one single storey) Is ready to be built and multiply your money. $665,000-$680,000 For Sale Sat 11:00am - 11:30am View Agent Pradeep Ahuja 0408 160 701

This very neat, 2 bedroom unit situated on 279 sqm boasts of a great balcony at the rear of the property, and well landscaped backyard. relevant features including air conditioning $260,000 + For Sale Saturday 2:30pm-3:00pm View Agent Pradeep Ahuja 0408160701

DANDENONG NORTH 3 Lowanna Street, Berwick

5 Keystone Court, Lynbrook

This immaculate 4 bedroom plus study with double garage, home is designed for a family to be very comfortable ,design wise as well as space. Double storey built on 576 sqm land in a quite vicinity a kilometre away from Berwick shopping strip. Scores high in facilities like For Sale View By Appoinment Agent Pradeep Ahuja 0408 160 701

This par excellence house, built on 842 sqm of land with 4 bedrooms, is a feast to the eyes. Huge exquisite lounge, especially designed family room, dining area and also an entertainment area. Truly makes us speechless. $550,000-$580,000 For Sale View Sat 1:00pm-1:30pm Agent Pradeep Ahuja 0408160701

Raine&Horne Greater Dandenong 9793 9793

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This beautifully positioned home is just what buyers are looking for. It features an updated kitchen, a cosy lounge, floating floors throughout and all bedrooms are of a good size and large enough for double beds. A worthy main feature is the fully tiled rumpus and theatre room that has a functioning sink and bi-fold doors which open up into the rear yard providing a great room to hold any type of function. It is situated close to the Oasis swimming pool, market and bus stop which are all within a short walking distance.

POSTCODE

3175

BARRY PLANT, DANDENONG, 9706 7455 SHAGI PATHMANATHAN, 0413 076 585 8 SIMPSON DRIVE TERMS: 10 PER CENT DEPOSIT, BALANCE 30/60 DAYS AUCTION: SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER, 1PM (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)

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Walking Distance to Primary/Secondary Schools

First Class Residence The contemporary yet subtle composition of this home provides a relaxing environment for living. Master bedroom with balcony and built in robes, a collection of fine internal finishes including bamboo flooring and the comfort of gas ducted heating and reverse cycle split system are just a few of the many features of this inviting apartment. An outdoor veranda area that delivers a perfect setting for sensational summer sunsets and easy conversion into an entertainment space for the family barbecues and gatherings contributes to the outdoor appeal of this outstanding residence. Situated in Metro Village, you will enjoy the easy accessibility to all parts of the metropolitan area as well as the joys of living in a brand new estate. Currently tenanted on a fix term lease until 26th January 2016 for $1521 per calendar month.

This property is perfectly located between Lyndale Greens Primary School and Lyndale Secondary College meaning that you can feel comfortable to allow your kids to walk to school. Beautifully presented and maintained the solid brick home offers 3 bedrooms, formal living area, separate kitchen and meals area, immaculately kept and functional kitchen, new carpets through living area and bedrooms, rear sunroom/rumpus room and single lock up garage. With literally no work to do but simply move in and a magnificent land area of 568 sqm (approx.) this home should appeal to all families, first home buyers and astute investors. Do not delay any further because prices in Dandenong North will just keep going up. Inspect this property before it is too late! AUCTION: Saturday 26th September 2015 at 12:00pm TERMS: 10% Deposit, Balance in 30-60 Days INSPECT: Wednesday 16th September 2015 4:00pm-4:30pm Saturday 19th September 2015 11:00am-11:30am 3A 1B 1C

PRICE: $340,000 plus INSPECT: Saturday 19th September 2015 12:00pm-12:30pm

AUCTION: 136 Gladstone Road Dandenong North

FOR SALE: 19 Keneally Street Dandenong

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

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

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Dandenong North 23 Boronia Avenue

Springvale South 21 Ivory Crescent

BEAUTIFUL HOME CLOSE TO SHOPS AND SCHOOLS! Sitting on the corner with the land size approx. 532m2, this home offers 4 bedrooms or 3 with a study room, central bathroom, lounge & dining area, well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking, separate laundry & toilet. Features gas heater, A/C, ceiling fan & huge carport with roller door access. Conveniently located, close to Waverley SC, freeway, walk to Lyndale Primary & High school, playgrounds & much more! This is a perfect opportunity for a growing family or first home buyers.

Sensational double storey home in great location! Auction on 19/09/2015 1:00pm View www.harcourts.com.au Open Sat 12:30Pm - 1:00Pm Harvey Nhan M 0432 558 881 E harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au Gina Beng HengM 0401 337 966 E gina.bengheng@harcourts.com.au

Springvale South 668 Heatherton Road BIG BLOCK OF LAND! GREAT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! This is an opportunity to own a home & build up the investment portfolio at the same time on 745m2 (approx.) of land, by keeping the existing home & build extra 2 units at the back (STCA). The weatherboard home offers 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen adjoining meals, lounge & bathroom with a corner bath, separated laundry & toilet. Extra Features including high ceiling, polished timber floor, ducted heating,A/C, 2 window shutters & solar panels. Booking the inspection or call for more information!

This stunning house located in the heart of Springvale South with the convenient bus stop to Springvale SC & train station. This beautiful well maintained home offers 3 spacious bedrooms with WIR & full ensuite to master, BIRs to others, open plan living, well appointed kitchen & large meals with external access to the rear private yard, two bathrooms upstairs plus a powder room downstairs. Other features include internal access from garage, ducted heating & split system A/C, dishwasher, balcony view, courtyard with a gazebo, solar panle & no body corporate.

Auction on 26/09/2015 1:30pm View www.harcourts.com.au Open Sat 1:00pm - 1:30pm Harvey Nhan M 0432 558 881 E harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au Gina Beng HengM 0401 337 966 E gina.bengheng@harcourts.com.au

Noble Park 3/31 Alamein Street For Sale Buyers over $560,000 View www.harcourts.com.au Open Sat 11:30am - 12:00pm Harvey Nhan M 0432 558 881 E harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au Gina Beng HengM 0401 337 966 E gina.bengheng@harcourts.com.au

ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! Ideally located, this one bedroom apartment presents an amazing opportunity for first home buyers or investors with a good rental return of $913/month. It features one good sized bedroom with build in robes, spacious living room, practical kitchen, central bath room. Situated in a good area of Noble Park bordering with Springvale, walking distance to Sandown Station, and a short drive to Schools Noble park aquatic centre, Shops and all amenities. Call for an inspection today!

For Sale Buyers over $160,000 View www.harcourts.com.au Open Sat 11:30am - 12:00pm Harvey Nhan M 0432 558 881 E harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au Gina Beng HengM 0401 337 966 E gina.bengheng@harcourts.com.au

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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

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Glen Waverley 1 College Court

Wantirna 41 Ainsdale Avenue

Glen Waverley 1112/39-45 Kingsway

Dandenong 24 Wilma Avenue

Few properties can rival the sense of quality and space evident from the moment you step inside this home in Glen Waverley’s best locations. The ultimate private sanctuary for the home owner or entertaining on the grandest scale. Private Sale Contact Agent

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

Forget about other apartments, IKON still gets best location and views in Glen area. 11th floor, one large bedroom (64.6m2) allows you to suit your family living and family-style hotel. Private Sale Contact Agent

Attention all Developers!!! Set on approx. 859m2 block of land in a Residential Growth Zone (RGW1), is ready to build 6 townhouses with the Town Planning Approval at blue chip location right in the heart of Dandenong. Auction 10 October 2015 11:00AM

Anita Meng 0411 358 898 Nuria Jewell 0411 726 898

Auction 26 SEPTEMBER 2015 11:00AM

Thien Ly 0411 872 898

Peter He 0411 149 898 Lindsay Xu 0411 328 898

Kim Le 0468 939 898 Emma Tuyet 0468 923 898

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

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Mount Waverley 1/30 Baily Street

Box Hill 102/1 Watts Street

Dandenong 69-71 McCrae Street

Keysborough 10/10A/12A Isaac Road

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!

This is a stylish apartment only a few years old, ideally located within walking distance to Box Hill Train Station, restaurants and shops. This is an apartment that you must see and not to be missed. Private Sale Contact Agent

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

These three stunning contemporary brand new double level residence are the options if you are looking for your first quality home or strong performing investment.

Private Sale Contact Agent

Peter He 0411 149 898

Vincent Yap 0411 709 898 Lindsay Xu 0411 328 898

Kim Le 0468 939 898 Emma Tuyet 0468 923 898

Emma Tuyet 0468 923 898 Kim Le 0468 939 898

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

953 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

Private Sale Contact Agent

Berwick 65 Meridian Circuit

Windsor 507/2A Henry Street

Box Hill 107/6 Bruce Street

Glen Waverley 62C Pepperell Avenue

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! Private Sale Contact Agent

Come home to one of Windsor’s most exclusive apartments, composed with contrasting blend of colours and textures, this apartment sets itself apart from the rest!It is literally at your doorstep! You just have to take that first step! Private Sale Contact Agent

This versatile apartment can cater for first homebuyer, investors or students. Modern and compacted unit, featuring light-filled living, dining, fully equipped kitchen with gas cooking and a private balcony. Private Sale 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

Thien Ly 0411 872 898 Hoa Nguyen 0411 129 898

Judy Thanh Truc 0432 898 898 Thien Ly 0411 872 898

Lindsay Xu 0411 328 898 Vincent Yap 0411 709 898

Nuria Jewell 0411 726 898 Shan Li 0411 365 898

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

953 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

Land 660m2

Sandringham 409/222 Bay Road

Melbourne 1401/220 Spencer Street

Glen Waverley 8 Ingleside Crescent

Derrimut 22 Chatsworth Avenue

Come live in luxury at Sandy Hill where every day is like a resort-style holiday!!! This beautifully designed apartment complex comprises of the very best, from rich shopping strip to its busy transport hub. 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

Located within the much sought-after GWSZ with approx. 650sqm estate, this home offers quality living and provides a further scope to enhance for your own taste or become a luxury dream-home site (STCA). Private Sale Contact Agent

High in demand of additional breathing space, perfect for constructing growing family home. This block of 660m2(approx.) of land, is situated in a residential zone that gives you a chance to build your dream home, units or townhouses

Thien Ly 0411 872 898 Hoa Nguyen 0411 129 898

Anita Meng 0411 358 898 Shan Li 0411 365 898

Private Sale Contact Agent

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

2/43-47 Fiveways Boulevard, Keysborough VIC 3173

Thien Ly 0411 872 898

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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LJ Hooker Hampton Park Proudly donating to local schools & sporting clubs Staff from LJ Hooker Hampton Park visited a number of local schools recently to give back to the community which has given them so much. The LJ Hooker Hampton Park staff visited Rivergum Primary school, Hampton Park Secondary College & St Kevin’s Primary School to deliver further cheques to each school. Director John Deo said it was their way of giving back. “We decided to donate to schools as we wanted to give back to our community as the community has been good to us over the years and we thought the best way would be to help out the local schools.” he said. “With the money we have said to the schools that we want them to use the money to help the kids and their education, but they can use the money where they see it as it helps the schools as they don’t get enough funding every year. “The whole sales team at LJ Hooker Hampton Park have contributed to this fabulous donation, our goal is to help the schools in anyway we can. “We have so far donated a total of $19,000.00 and hope it helps the schools and kids.” LJ Hooker Hampton Park also donate to and are sponsoring the Hampton Park Football / Netball club and the Narre South Lions junior football club.

To assist us help our local schools & sporting clubs, please contact the team at LJ Hooker Hampton Park for all your real estate needs.

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Keysborough 10 Yarralla Court 4 n n n n

Keysborough 49 Turramurra Drive 639 m

Private court property on 639sqm block Lower level master bedroom suite Upstairs study nook & gallery space Lower level open plan living/entertaining spaces including stunning alfresco Sophisticated kitchen boasting Bosch appliances

Auction 17 Sep 8:00pm

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

Price Guide $720,000+

Inspect Thurs 7:30pm

Byron Elrod 0434 262 589

Dandenong 15 Lexton Avenue 3 n

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Living room + open plan meals & kitchen domain Hardwood timber looring/ tiles Split-system heating/cooling Self-contained granny lat with 1 bedroom/bathroom & kitchenette + swimming pool

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

522 m

Auction 19 Sep 2:00pm Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

Price Guide $460K-$500K

Byron Elrod 0434 262 589

Inspect Sat 1:30pm

Noble Park 169 Corrigan Road 600 m

Auction 26 Sep 10:00am Price Guide $320K-$350K

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Inspect Sat 11:00am

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

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

03 8586 6411

Auction Reserve in Price Range In the residential suburb of Noble Park, this well presented classic brick and tile home sits nestled in a great location Spacious living and meals domain with adjoining kitchen Heating & air conditioning

594 m

Auction 26 Sep 4:30pm Price Guide $440K-$480K Inspect Sat 12:30pm

Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

Laura Voinea 0435 921 730

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New Listing Keysborough 10 Keith Court 3 n

537 m

Spacious living and meals domain opening out to an inviting

paved patio n

3 robed bedrooms serviced by family bathroom & large laundry

Casual family lounge with adjoining study that opens to rear

Gas heating & ceiling fans

pergola & landscaped yard

Single car garage with workshop area + plenty of off-street

Expansive, modern kitchen with s/steel appliances and a

Auction 10 Oct 12:30pm Inspect Sat 11:00am

parking

plethora of cabinetry

Great location set in a quiet court close to schools

Ducted heating & standard air conditioning + Venetians &

Byron Elrod 0434 262 589

Laura Voinea 0435 921 730

Keysborough 17 Beaufort Street 3 n

386 m

Spacious living/meals and contemporary kitchen opening out to a low maintenance rear yard

Sophisticated kitchen boasting granite benchtops, sleek

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Three-robed bedrooms, Master serviced by WIR & ensuite + modern family bathroom & laundry Shop 13 Narelle Dr, Aspendale Gardens S/C VIC 3195

Double garage with internal access + additional off-street parking

Easy access to great schools, local shopping, beaches, parklands + Eastlink & Dandenong bypass 03 8586 6411

Auction 1 Oct 7:00pm Price Guide $500K-$550K Inspect Sat 11:30am

Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

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Open plan living/meals and kitchen domain Modern kitchen with breakfast bar Gas heating & standard air conditioning Great investment with over 7% return

KEYSBOROUGH 12 Gianluca Avenue

Noble Park 4/48A Noble Street 1 Auction 10 Oct 10:00am Price Guide $225K-$250K Inspect Sat 10:00am

Laura Voinea 0435 921 730

Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

Close to all required amenities, this four bedroom gem tucked away in the Keys Estate is perfect for the whole family. The brick veneer beauty offers space, entertaining areas, three bathrooms and with no stone unturned is immaculate down to every last detail. Extras include: • Study or ifth bedroom • Ceiling & wall insulation • Zone ducted air conditioning/heating • Motorised roller shutter around the house

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at 11am 60 Days 10% Deposit Saturday 11:00-11:30 am Sunday 11:00-12:00 pm Theresa Huynh 0450 551 959 Bon Ta 0401 802 936

CENTURY 21 THERESA HUYNH 9547 7222 Shop 13 Narelle Dr, Aspendale Gardens S/C VIC 3195 03 8586 6411

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faceyindustrial.com.au 9793 4455

Building Area: 160m2 Zoning: Comprehensive Development

Auction: 16th September at 1pm, onsite Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 60 days

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Building Area: 777m2 Land Area: 1,115m2 Zoning: Industrial 1

250m2

Auction: 7th October at 2pm, onsite Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60/90 days

1198831-KC38-15

527m2

All measurements are approximate. All prices are GST exclusive.

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DOVETON 1 TORANA COURT Elevated court position on 619m2approx dble garage, timber deck, updated kitchen & secure fencing. Needing TLC, ideal for renovation to live in/lease out/resell for profit or development potential if demolished. Close to Doveton College, park & bus, easy access to M1 fwy.

Features a very spacious lounge; sliding doors lead you into the very impressive kitchen with cease stone bench tops, s/steel appliances & dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen is a large dining area, floorboards throughout with tiles to all wet areas, good sized bedrooms, d/heating & split system air con.

Sat 26th Sep 12pm TERMS 10% dep bal 30 days INSPECT Sat 1-1:30pm Photo ID required PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Ari Oinonen 0402 349 644

HALLAM 18 KATRINA CLOSE Quiet court a home with all these features that include 3bedrooms ensuite, WIR, freshly painted, new kitchen, carpets, rear enclosed rumpus/theatre room, under cover patio with 5 person spa, 8 metre square garage, 8 car accommodation plus much more.

54 SABINE AVENUE

Sat 19th Sep 12pm TERMS 10% dep bal 30/60 days INSPECT Sat 11:30-12pm Photo ID required PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Shagi Pathmanathan 0413 076 585

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DANDENONG NORTH 8 SIMPSON DRIVE

INSPECT Sat 12-12:30pm Photo ID required PRICE $450,000+ CONTACT Gavin Andrews 0407 779 232

This beautifully positioned home is just what you are looking for. Features updated kitchen, cosy lounge, floating floors throughout, all bedrooms are of a good size, fully tiled rumpus/ theatre room that has a functioning sink & BI fold doors that open up into the rear yard – great room to hold any type of function.

Sat 3rd October 1pm unless sold prior TERMS 10% dep bal 30/60 days INSPECT Sat 3-3:30pm Photo ID required PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Shagi Pathmanathan 0413 076 585

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Make this your opportunity to own this lovely 3 bedroom brick veneer home on a large block of land (approx 670sqm) plus the bonus of a 2 storey townhouse at the back which has approved plans and permits to build.

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Sat 10th October 11am unless sold prior TERMS 10% dep bal 60/90 days INSPECT Sat 11-11:30am Photo ID required PRICE $460,000+ CONTACT Yasantha De Silva 0432 805 336

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DANDENONG 81 CLOW STREET Located excellently in heart of Dandenong. Residential Growth Zone just a stone throw away from Dandenong Plaza ideal for multi storey apartment or multi townhouses. Block with approx. 16.76m wide frontage and 50.29m long depth. Current fixed lease $330 pw. Vendor is keen to look at prior offers.

Sat 10th October 12pm unless sold prior TERMS 10% dep bal 30/60 days INSPECT by appointment Photo ID required PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Yasantha De Silva 0432 805 336

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

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COUNTRY & COASTAL The old church offers potential.

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RIVER FRONTAGE NOOJEE RETREAT

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. $295,000 Internet ID: WG3473 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

5622 3800 Cnr Smith & Queen St, Warragul

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HISTORY WITH POTENTIAL FUTURE HISTORY seeps from every corner of the Old Dalyston Deli and its nearby house, and yet it’s the future that beckons. The property at 74 Glen Forbes Road, Dalyston, features a large 100-year-old house, an old converted church, 2.5 acres of grounds and an extensive vegetable patch. It could make a perfect family home, but there’s a lot more to it for someone looking for a lifestyle business. After 15 years, the vendors are ready to move on, but will be fascinated to see what the future holds for the great property. With a hospitality background, the current owners’ focus had been on opening the place up for others to enjoy good food and drink. As the Old Dalyston Deli, the old church building was a well-known cafe restaurant/ function centre.

Offered for sale through LJ Hooker Wonthaggi, agent Hans Ruben believes the cafe would suit owner/operators or could be leased to provide an income stream. Alternatively, he said lots of customers had seen the church building as perfect for a home conversion, art gallery or retreat centre. The house, the former church Presbytery for the church, is being marketed as having potential as a B&B or guest accommodation. With the maid’s quarters at the back, it could separate into separate living areas. According to the agents, the current owners had considered using the lounge/dining area as a 40-seat restaurant at one stage such is the size. There are also existing plans for a revised kitchen/living area with a large deck overlooking the lawns, which would bring

that inside/outside element into play. On a larger scale, there’s the prospect of building additional accommodation within the grounds, subject to council approval, while the rear of the property lends itself well to subdivision, so the possibilities are endless. The property is 10 minutes from the beach and town centre; there’s a pub at each end of the street and a football club down the road. For more information, contact Hans Rubens at LJ Hooker, Wonthaggi, 0409 796 216.

AU C T I O N 11.00 am FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2015 Off site at Urban 61, 61 Commercial St, Korumburra

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

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Phillip Island/Inverloch Area 4

1 4 Rare lifestyle, business, development opportunity. Located just up the road from Phillip Island and currently being operated as a cafe/function centre, this 2.5 acre subdividable property (stca), with a beautifully restored church and home awaits a new owners with vision. Comprising: •฀The฀2.5฀acre฀property,฀house฀with฀B&B฀potential,฀church,฀parking฀for 50 cars, shedding, potential to subdivide. •฀The฀home:฀stunning฀100฀years฀old฀period฀home,฀4฀brms/2bath/12฀foot฀ceilings. Ample shedding. •฀The฀church:฀fully฀registered฀commercial฀kitchen,฀internal฀and฀external (red line) liquor license •฀The฀business:฀purchase฀the฀property฀as฀a฀“going฀concern”฀on฀a฀walk฀in-walk out basis or continue to rent the property to the current operators. The฀potential: •฀Enjoy฀as฀it฀is. •฀Subdivide฀and฀sell฀a฀portion฀of฀the฀property฀being฀3฀vacant฀lots.฀ •฀Sell฀the฀house,฀retain฀the฀church฀and฀subdivide฀the฀rest฀leaving฀3฀vacant฀lots for sale or development. •฀Sell฀the฀church฀and฀subdivide฀the฀rest฀leaving฀3฀vacant฀lots฀and฀the฀house฀ •฀Enjoy฀the฀serenity฀while฀you฀run฀your฀business฀while฀deciding฀the฀best option for you ...your options are endless.

Inspection by appointment only. Sale by set date: 13th November 2015 LJ Hooker Wonthaggi 32 Mc Bride Ave, Wonthaggi 3995 wonthaggi.ljhooker.com.au Contact: Hans Rubens 0409 796 216

1198365-HM37-15

1196191-LB34-15

Sensational Development Opportunity

73 Commercial Street, Korumburra

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ENDEAVOUR HILLS 21 Aldridge Street

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 20 Edward Freeth Drive

SALE NOW OR AUCTION

JUST LISTED

GREAT FIRST HOME/INVESTMENT OR ENTERTAINER WITH THE LOT! Deluxe Kitchen with 5 burner stove & dishwasher, large living areas complemented with RC Aircon, 3 Bedrooms with BIRs plus gas ducted heating & Ducted Vac. System. Fully renovated bathroom plus attractive and appealing outdoor living with large pool, spa and sauna. Large Garage and carport with a circular driveway for your convenience. Much More to see inside.Welcome to this beautiful home! Offers prior to Auction considered.

COMMANDING POSITION! Elevated corner block complemented with federation theme family residence consisting of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, vast living areas! 2 bedrooms downstairs (1+ Study), plus 3 upstairs including master with WIR and ensuite. L Shaped sunken lounge/dining with high ceilings, American ash timber kitchen, huge family room, bathroom/ laundry downstairs and remote garage. 3 Large bedrooms upstairs, main bathroom with SPA! Ducted heating, cooling system assurance or expected comfort in an executive living.

Auction: Saturday 26th September 11am Inspect: Saturday 2-2:30pm Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973

For Sale: $570,000 Plus Inspect: Saturday 12-12:30pm Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973

DANDENONG 26 Power Street AUCTION

DANDENONG 33 James Street CENTRAL GEM ON LAND APPROX. 728M2 This superb home of approx. 25sqs is only 8 ½ years young & is located in a RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ZONE, walking distance to Dandenong Shopping Plaza, St Johns Regional College, St Mary’s School & Dandenong Primary! Features include! 4 Bedrms & 2 bathrooms, 2 Living areas- formal lounge plus family room with garden views, huge Alfresco area complimented by a “as new” heated spa with canopy & safety fence. Comfort assured with gas fired hydronic slab floor heating & ducted air cooling. 2 driveways plus a double brick garage. Auction: Saturday 26th September at 12pm Inspect: Thursday 2-2:30pm Saturday 2-2:30pm Contact: Tim Retallack 0419 391 804

DANDENONG NORTH 14 Coleman Court

LAND AHOY! Immaculate family home on land approx. 632m2! Stunning floorboards 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 THIS SATURDAY

Auction: Saturday 19th September at 1pm Inspect: Saturday from 12:30pm Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580

DOVETON 47 Rowan Drive STUNNING HOME, QUIET COURT, BEST LOCATION Stunning is the word. Positioned in the most sought after of court locations in Dandenong North is this immaculately presented property. Offering 3 bedrooms with BIR, central bathroom, open plan living, meals area & a gourmet kitchen. From the meals area you can step into an undercover entertaining area for all your outdoor living & spacious enclosed rear garden. Carport & plus ducted heating, cooling, security shutters, double blinds and designer curtains, dishwasher & extra large stainless steel stove.

ONLY 2 ON THE BLOCK! 3 Bedroom renovated house with polished floors, newish kitchen, large sunny lounge, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, private backyard & double carport. External shutters, opposite Linden Place Shops and bus stop across the road! Invest or occupy- Quick settlement available!

For Sale: $460,000 Plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Irene Athansiadis 0407 315 911

For sale: $300,000 Plus inspect: By Appointment Contact: Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039

NOBLE PARK 9/30 Kelvinside Road

just listed

DANDENONG 10/35 Herbert Street INVEST OR NEST! 1 Bedroom downstairs unit is sure to impress. Carport, close to bus stop, shops and schools! This great property is rented at $195 per week to an excellent tenant.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Come and enjoy this wonderful first purchase or simply add to a portfolio. This beautiful up to date home comes with; * Laminated floorboards * Large bedroom * Split system * Up to date kitchen with gas cooking * Up to date bathroom with separate toilet * Close to Schools, Market, Dandenong Plaza and public transport * Massive court yard

For sale: $170,000 Plus inspect: By Appointment Contact: Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039

For Sale: $220,000 Plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580

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17 Wanke Crescent Dandenong GREAT FIRST HOME OR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Located in one of the most popular parts of Dandenong this original 3 bedroom WB home will surprise with spacious plan & land size. Quiet court minutes from shops, St Gerard’s school & easy drive to Dandenong Central & arterials. Featuring high ceilings, 3 large bedrooms large lounge & separate kitchen/dining area. Bonus of ducted heating & double garage. Approx 653m2 and suitable for future development (STCA). Currently tenanted with vacant possession available. Be quick! Genuine Vendor will sell!

6/38-40 Wordsworth Avenue Clayton South READY TO MOVE IN OR INVEST Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 19th Sept at 1pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $390,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 12.30pm Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

An unbeatable location only minutes walk to station, shops & bus at doorstep. This 2 bedroom unit features a comfortable lounge, separate kitchen/meals area with gas cooking & ducted heating. Both bedrooms have double built in robes. Separate bathroom, toilet & laundry. Freshly painted & new carpets over hardwood loors. Ample offstreet parking & lock up garage. Private large rear yard with an added bonus of a toilet & wash basin at the rear of the garage for the keen gardener. Perfect place to start your future investment or ideal for the retiree or 1st home buyer.

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Sat 26th Sept at 11am 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $330,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 11-11.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

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15 13 Burrows Avenue Dandenong

8 Birdwood Avenue Dandenong

INVEST IN A TOP LOCATION

PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE

Great 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. Live in or could be tenanted while waiting for plans & permits. Invest in Melbourne’s 2nd city.

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Sat 26th Sept at 12pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $500,000+ Thursday 5-5.30pm Saturday 2-2.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

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Close to schools, shops, train station & central Dandenong this rectangular block of 818m2 is zoned “Residential Growth Zone” and has potential for unit or apartment development (STP). Existing 3 bedroom home has gas ducted heating & double gararge. Let for $320 per week. Great opportunity here!

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Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 26th Sept at 2pm 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $550,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 10th October at 1pm 10% dep - bal 120 days $550,000+ Saturday 11-11.30am Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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585m2 approx

69 Chestnut Road Doveton

2 Waranga Street Rosewood Downs STUNNING FAMILY HOME IN A GREAT LOCATION

EXCELLENT 1ST HOME OR DEVELOPMENT SITE This sound 3 bedroom brick home & land parcel features timber loors under carpets & gas ducted heating. The added bonus is the double garage fully plastered internally. Block size 585m2 with a 15.3m frontage. Excellent potential here as a irst home, investment or retain the house & build a double storey townhouse (STP) at the rear with views. Close to Dandenong, shops, schools & transport. Exceptional value for your money here.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 10th Oct at 12pm 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $300,000+ Tuesday 5.00-5.30pm Saturday 12-12.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

Set on an elevated 650m2 lot this immaculate BV offers 3 huge brs + study with built in cupboards. Master boasts a large full ensuite & WIR, huge main bthrm includes separate shower, spa bath & separate toilet. Huge lounge/formal dining, gourmet style kitchen with lots of cupboards, WO gas HP & DW. Adjacent separate rumpus features timber paneling & solid wood heater. Enclosed patio area for outdoor entertaining. Boasts polished Tasmanian Oak looring, quality carpets & comfort is assured by d/heating & evaporative cooling. Large garage, external rumpus, separate workshop & 2nd garage.

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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!

This beautifully constructed home boasts 2.7m ceilings, quality timber doors and architraves, terra cotta roof and is set in a quiet tree lined street close to High Schools, St Gerards and freeway access. There are three double bedrooms, study, kitchen adjoining a generous family/meals area and a bright formal lounge room with built in bar. Extras include ducted heating and cooling and quality fittings. Dad will enjoy the extra long double garage/workshop with automatic door. A rare find in such a popular Estate! LOCATION PLUS!

auction: saturday, 17th october, 2015 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPen: tues 4:00pm to 4:30pm & sat 11:15am to 11:45am

auction: saturday, 19th september, 2015 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPen: thurs 5:00pm to 5:30pm & sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm

Dandenong North

11 rogers street

QUALITY & LOCATION!

Dandenong

11 warataH drive

A WONDERFUL POCKET OF REAL ESTATE!

2/22 canberra avenue

ATTRACTIVE & AFFORDABLE!

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.

This well presented unit is located in a convenient part of Dandenong within walking distance to the train station and schools and easy access to Eastlink. Featuring open plan living area, kitchen/meals area, polished floors throughout, two bedrooms with built in robes, gas wall heater, private backyard and lock up garage. Currently rented to excellent tenants returning $270.00 per week.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE!

SUIT FIRST HOME BUYER OR INVESTOR!

For sale: $460,000 to $470,000 oPen: sat 1:00pm to 1:30pm

For sale: $290,000 to $310,000 oPen: wed 4:00pm to 4:30pm & sat 10:30am to 11:00am

Dandenong

2/31 gladstone road

VALUE FOR MONEY!

1/17 grant street

CORNER SITE!

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.

Located on the Central East side of town, only a short stroll to the Dandenong Market, Plaza and CBD, this 1950’s style three bedroom timber home will strike a cord with the first home buyer, renovator or developer. Placed at the low end of the market, this property is sure to receive lots of attention from keen investors wanting to ride the wave of the State Government’s development plans!

ONE OF ONLY THREE ON THE BLOCK!

IMPROVE YOUR LOT!

For sale: $260,000 to $280,000 oPen: wed 4:00pm to 4:30pm & sat 11:00am to 11:30am

For sale: $320,000 to $350,000 oPen: thurs 4:00pm to 4:30pm

Dandenong

6/99 Mccrae street

OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

12/151 Princes HigHway

MAKE A START HERE!

Set so close to the Dandenong Plaza, Market, schools and transport, this well maintained unit will make either a fantastic investment or even an affordable home for the owner/occupier. Freshly painted it features two bedrooms with built in robes, updated kitchen and fresh clean bathroom. Also includes designated car park. Currently let to great tenants who are paying $250.00 per week and have pride in where they live. Inspect today – this one won’t last long!

Tucked away at the back of this block of apartments is this ground floor home which would be an ideal first investment or residence for those who are on an entry level budget. It features an extra large bedroom with built in robes, neat lounge kitchen/meals area, combined bathroom/laundry and timber floor boards. Conveniently located within minutes walk to Dandenong CBD, train station and many other facilities. Bus stop at your doorstep.

SELL THE CAR!

INVEST OR NEST!

For sale: $210,000 to $220,000 oPen: thurs 4:00pm to 4:30pm & sat 11:00am to 11:30am

For sale: $180,000 to $195,000 oPen: sat 10:00am to 10:30am 1198773

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John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517

Samuel Hanna Sales Consultant 0425 698 307

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59 Moodemere Street NOBLE PARK

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1/25 Huntsman Drive NOBLE PARK

1/22 Hughes Crescent DANDENONG NTH

22 Taranto Drive NOBLE PARK

71 Leonard Avenue NOBLE PARK

4 Ahern Street NOBLE PARK NTH

2 Romsey Street NOBLE PARK

3/14 Rutherglen Street NOBLE PARK

18 Elmhurst Street NOBLE PARK NTH

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1B Guild Avenue NOBLE PARK

6 Ural Court DANDENONG NTH

2/28 Stella Avenue NOBLE PARK

10 Easton Court DANDENONG NTH

2/7 Flinders Street NOBLE PARK

51 Jacksons Road NOBLE PARK NTH

5/4 Aspect Drive KEYSBOROUGH

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2/24 Yarraman Road NOBLE PARK

31 Stuart Street NOBLE PARK

7 Filer Court KEYSBOROUGH

4/19-21 Tootal Road SPRINGVALE STH

10/43-45 Leman Crescent 349 Cheltenham Road

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KEYSBOROUGH

49 Kingsclere Avenue 9 Lake View Boulevard KEYSBOROUGH KEYSBOROUGH

12 Moorgate Court KEYSBOROUGH

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9 Hedgley Road KEYSBOROUGH

8 Aleja Court NOBLE PARK

6/14-16 Mather Road NOBLE PARK

25 Eildon Drive KEYSBOROUGH

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ENDEAVOUR HILLS 4 AMBROSIA COURT Peacefully nestled in this quiet family friendly street sits this grand sized and extra special family home – your future lies here. Grand tiles on entrance, multiple living areas and zones, four good sized bedrooms upstairs, plus an open feel kitchen that flows freely out to the undercover alfresco to overlook the rear yard. Ladies and gentleman, this is a keeper and with so much on offer in this premium pocket of Endeavour Hills, it’s ready to be called home.

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 10th October at 11:30am $580,000+ Sat 11 - 11:20am Photo ID required Mehmet Atesel 0419 333 553 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 120 Days.

KEYSBOROUGH 12 ORLOFF STREET Strong, Sexy & Superbly Presented! With a stunning street appeal, plenty of space and in such a premiere pocket of Keysborough, this is by far one of the most well presented and superb homes in the area. Schools, parks, shops, Keysborough College – it’s all within walking distance. Add in the bonus of being positioned on a block size of 525m2 (approx.), plus enjoying three bedrooms, solid flooring throughout and a huge rear yard make this a dream for so many buyers.

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 26th September at 4pm $470,000+ Sat 11:50am - 12:10pm Photo ID required Mehmet Atesel 0419 333 553 Jessejames Mariñas 0431 108 933 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days.

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KEYSBOROUGH 46 PRINCETON DRIVE

From the moment you approach the meticulous 18m frontage, you’ll know you have arrived at a home that has excellent attention to high class details throughout. This splendid grandeur of a home begins with a massive 689 sqm rectangular block cradling a very warm home of 52 sqms. Upon entering you immediately have that sense of warmth. The home features large granite benchtops and splashback in the gourmet kitchen which is the centre piece of the home. The solid Cherrywood staircase is a master piece. The MSTR boasts its own balcony, walk-in wardrobe & an ensuite made for two with a finale being a spa, Jacuzzi type bath basin. All other 3 bedrooms also have WIRs plus one very large family bathroom.

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 10th October at 12pm Contact Agent Sat 3 - 3:30pm Photo ID required Andrea Gutwirth 0426 262 601 Ben Nguyen 0404 66 44 66 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 120 Days.

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NOBLE PARK NORTH 7 BELLVUE COURT Tucked in the bowl of this quiet court sits this exceptional home on a block size of 648m2 (approx) that’s ready to be anything your heart desires. It’s been freshly painted, enjoys plenty of gorgeous flowers all around, has plenty of space & is perfectly suited to buyers looking for an easy to maintain home.

NOBLE PARK 3 CYRENE STREET

Nestled behind fence and tree lined driveway sits this versatile home – perfect for first home buyers, astute investors and those looking for a great purchase in a prime location. With a tiled living, modern feel kitchen, dining area, an additional living room, good sized bedrooms plus a rear yard that shows off this 652m2 (approx) block, it has all of the attributes to make this centrally located home a hit for all! METHOD PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 26th September at 11am $450,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 60/90 Days Sat 1 - 1:20pm Photo ID required Mehmet Atesel 0419 333 553 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

Saturday 26th September at 2:30pm INSPECT Sat 2:10 - 2:30pm PRICE $460,000+ TERMS 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. CONTACT Mehmet Atesel 0419 333 553 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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NOBLE PARK 9 BRIGGS CRESCENT

NOBLE PARK 11 VINCENT CRESCENT

Situated in one of Noble Park’s popular pockets is this 4 BDR weatherboard home on a clean rectangular allotment. Inside you’ll be amazed with the original hardwood timber floors of the living room, a spacious meals & kitchen area overlooking the rear yard, 3 good size BDRs, in addition to an extra living room at the rear. Plus there’s a self contained bungalow with a bathroom & split system unit while the rear is beautifully manicured featuring an undercover entertaining area.

Magnificently kept from the inside & out, flawlessly capturing the elegance & character of its era, this residence offers the ideal home for a family looking to be positioned right in the heart of it all. Comprising with 3 spacious BDRs, a private courtyard & downstairs rumpus room or living area making it perfect for a kids play area. Relax in the rear of this exceptional home overlooking very private backyard, watch the sunset or head to the left wing of the home & enjoy the living.

METHOD

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 10th October at 1:30pm $420,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. Sat 11:40am - 12pm Photo ID required Kush Chetri 0425 199 192 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 10th October at 12pm $420,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 90 Days Sat 12:10 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Kush Chetri 0425 199 192 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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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).

NOBLE PARK 2/19 HENRY STREET

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$390,000+ ✂P■☎✄ ■ ✁✂✄☎✆ Sat 2 - 2:20pm ✂✌s✍s ■✎ ☛✟r✉☞☛✟✡ ☎❈ ✆❆☎✆ Kush Chetri 0425 199 192

NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

This is a great opportunity to secure yourself a north facing BV home with & NO Body Corp! With two on the block this is more of a house than a unit. Comprising of 3 spacious BDRs with robes, MSTR featuring a massive WIR & ensuite, bright in every part of the home, carpets in great condition with the potential of ripping them up & polishing the floorboards. Kitchen is fully functional plus you have 2 toilets & a low maintenance/ private backyard perfect for entertaining the family & friends.

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Saturday 19th September at 11:30am

■ ✁✂✄☎✆ Sat 11 - 11:30am ✂P■☎✄ Contact Agent ✆✄P❚✁ 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days. ☎❈ ✆❆☎✆ Chang Wang 0450 706 668

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NOBLE PARK 43/473-475 PRINCES HIGHWAY This is a dream apartment in the heart of it all! This fantastic top floor apartment comprises of 2 spacious BDRs, open plan living/dining with a vogue kitchen, bathroom/laundry. The bright lounge flows into a private large balcony with views – open the doors and enjoy inside and outside BBQs with family & friends.

Tuesday 29th September at 5pm INSPECT As advertised or by appointment Photo ID required PRICE $240,000+ CONTACT Kush Chetri 0425 199 192 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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NEW HOMES & LAND

NEW OFFERING FROM RAWDON HILL HOMES IS SMART AND STYLISH

SPRINGVALE 156 WESTALL ROAD

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Renovate, detonate or redevelop! These are the opportunities available for that lucky investor, developer or first home buyer!! Sitting on a rectangular allotment of approx 612m2 in a popular area of Springvale is this well maintained brick veneer home which is so central to everything! This home has 3 spacious bedrooms, carpets mostly throughout, a fully functional kitchen, a good size living area plus ample space at the rear to build a granny flat or a good size unit (STCA)! METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 10th October at 1pm $550,000+ Wed 5:45 - 6:15 & Sat 11 - 11:30am Photo ID required Phong Ho 0432 031 601 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK 390 Princes Highway 8710 0000 KEYSBOROUGH 1/ 320 Cheltenham Road 8769 1888 1198800

On display at Berwick Waters estate in Clyde North is the fabulous Clifton display home, from builder Rawdon Hill. The Clifton, part of the Rawdon Hill Smart series range, is a beautiful four-bedroom, two living area family home. This fabulous new design is displayed as a 26.6 square home, it can however be done in a variety of sizes from 22 squares and up. Rawdon Hill also has other homes ranging from 12 squares to 50 squares. The floorplan will suit most demographics from families to investors, whether upsizing or downsizing. Designed with the modern allotment size in mind, the layout makes the most of a block of land ensuring that buyers are able to view the rear yard from the main living areas. Inside by the entry, find a generous main bedroom with separate walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with large shower, toilet roll holders and towel rail. Further down the entry is a modern take on the study, a work station - somewhere to drop the keys, keep the bills, place the printer and modem. Sales manager Nathan Foley likes the idea of getting all those items you

tend to accumulate at the end of your kitchen bench and give them a separate home. The lounge/theatre is the next key feature that is very well sized for that separate living area that current living demands. Past a handy storage linen cupboard and the home opens up into a generous family, meals and kitchen zone. The beautiful kitchen has a large walk-in pantry, stone bench tops, glass canopy rangehood, stainless-steel 900mm free-standing oven, dishwasher and island bench with breakfast bar suitable for the master chef or the everyday cook. The Smart series range by Rawdon hill don’t leave you short from there with other included features being ducted heating, split-system cooling to make it very comfortable to come home too. No need for sheets on the windows as the blinds to windows are

also included. With three other bedrooms, this four-bedroom home is a very well thought out and functional home. Rawdon Hill has also focused on the inclusions, making sure they are what the market is asking for. Included is something you get used to hearing when walking through their display homes. Included floor coverings, included cooling, included LED lighting to keep those electricity bills down. It is what the market is demanding and something that not many builders are doing as a standard inclusion. Inquire now to discover the great value on offer. Seeing is believing, drop in to the display this weekend and chat to Sue 0400 828 894, who will be able to help you out with all your new home needs.

How to find your dream home in one weekend… Visit Livingston’s stunning new Display Village! Featuring the latest in architecture and interior design, these homes by Melbourne’s leading builders are as desirable as they are affordable. Discover your new home at Livingston this weekend: 7-9 Bathgate Crescent, Cranbourne East or call Jason Bailes on 0487 870 988. New homes on display by: • Eight Homes • Simonds • Boutique Homes • Homebuyers Centre • Dennis Family Homes • Hotondo Homes • JG King Homes • Amaroo Homes

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This material has been prepared with care, however it is an indicative guide only and believed to be correct at the time of printing. All information (including but not limited to prices) is subject to change without notice at Peet’s absolute discretion and cannot form part of any offer or contract. The Seller reserves the right to presell, release and withhold certain packages from sale at any time. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this material, the Seller, its representatives, employees and agents cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies and this material should not be relied upon, as no warranty or representation is given or to be construed. Purchasers should obtain all necessary and relevant information, review all information carefully, make their own inquiries and obtain independent advice before proceeding. Areas and dimensions are approximates only and subject to survey and title registration dates are approximates only and subject to regulatory approvals and factors beyond Peet’s control. 1198537-EG38-15 Peet Estates (VIC) Pty Ltd

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BERWICK WATERS’ BOUNTY OF BLOCKS Berwick Waters, the signature master-planned community by Frasers Property Australia and Mondous Property Australia continues its success with the recent auction of five prestigious land lots in The Strand precinct. These sales take the total number of blocks sold at Berwick Waters to more than 400. During the final weekend in July, 15 families, some of whom had been unsuccessful in previous attempts to secure the block of their choice, competed for an opportunity to make their dream come true. The five large sized, water-facing blocks were the last of the blocks featuring water views in this current stage. This prized section of the development, with land lots ranging in size from 476 to 544 square metres, attracted auction bids from $335,000 to $415,000 demonstrating the value placed on securing land in this prestigious estate. Homes at Berwick Waters are set among 52 hectares of magical wetlands which include about four kilometres of water and greenery when fully constructed, complete with nine kilometres of walking and bike trails, fitness stations and picturesque viewing platforms over the wetlands. Berwick Waters makes for inspirational living in an enviable location in the City of Casey. Jill Lim, Development Director at

Frasers Property Australia is proud of the evolution at this landmark estate. “Berwick Waters is a flagship development and, as such, Frasers Property and Mondous Property Australia are especially delighted that the estate still attracts tremendous interest

from families keen to secure a block of land on which to build their dream home. “The Strand is a particularly exciting precinct and brings with it a stunning vista of water views and lush surrounds perfect for bringing up a young family or even for empty nesters looking

for ideal living options that suit their interests and needs,” Ms Lim said. With a vast display village featuring many of Victoria’s top builders, Berwick Waters enables these newest landowners the chance to view the latest offerings in home design and

floorplans so they can start their new home-building adventure almost from day one. Frasers Property Australia’s Executive General Manager, Residential, Anthony Boyd says that upon completion between 2500 and 3000 families will live at Berwick Waters enabling a new community to thrive in this scenic part of Casey. “Berwick Waters is about providing homes, community and future employment opportunities to a broad demographic, encompassing young families, first-home buyers and retirees, all within a stunning natural setting. “Diversity is key to this signature project and over the coming months we will feature a wide range of offers that will be the mainstay of this 270-hectare mixed-use development,” Mr Boyd said. A unique and unified vision for Melbourne’s south east, Berwick Waters remains an opportunity of a lifetime for Melburnians seeking a secure and delightful neighbourhood to call home, in a picturesque setting with a small town feel. Berwick Waters is being developed by Mondous Property Australia and Frasers Property Australia, which was formerly known as Australand. Berwick Waters is located at 5 Riverstone Boulevard, Clyde North. For further information, phone Frasers Property on 133 838.

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Cemetery at dead centre SPRINGVALE’S CEMETERY HAS BEEN A FOCAL POINT FOR THE REGION FOR MORE THAN 113 YEARS. SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES TRUST HISTORIAN AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGER DOCTOR CELESTINA SAGAZIO EXPLAINS THE SITE’S HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE. THE Necropolis, Springvale - now Springvale Botanical Cemetery which was opened in 1902, has played an important role in the Springvale and Dandenong district. The Shire of Dandenong, within whose bounds the cemetery lay, was one of the municipalities that strongly advocated that the new metropolitan cemetery should be located in this district. One of the original cemetery trustees was Charles James Jago, who was a highly respected resident of Springvale and a councillor of Dandenong Shire (he was Dandenong Mayor in 1901-’02). Over the years, many thousands of citizens in the district were interred in the cemetery, including well-known identities. The cemetery land was purchased in 1878 - the result of the vision of the radical parliamentarian Francis Longmore - but long-standing municipal jealousies and rivalries prevented the opening of the cemetery for another 24 years. The new cemetery would replace the Melbourne General Cemetery in Carlton. By the 1890s, inner-city cemeteries became ever-crowded with burials and there was a sustained push for a new burial ground in the eastern part of Melbourne. Public meetings were convened at Dandenong and other localities to convince local politicians the merits of a Springvale cemetery. Dandenong’s South Bourke and Mornington Journal, the forerunner of the Dandenong Journal, spoke of the beauty of the Springvale site: “The contour of the ground is a gentle un-

dulating slope, which commands a fine view of Port Phillip Bay and the surrounding districts, and is so situated that it will be capable of any amount of ornamentation by landscape gardening and statuary, which can be shown off to great advantage.” Furthermore: “there is abundance of land adjoining should 300 acres not be sufficient ... which could at present be bought for a very reasonable sum”. By 1896 the original promoter of the Springvale cemetery site, Francis Longmore, was conveniently placed as parliamentarian for Dandenong and Berwick and pushed again for the establishment of the cemetery. The Dandenong press was jubilant when the cemetery was given the goahead in 1901. Some famous residents in the district are interred in Springvale Botanical Cemetery. Sir John McEwen, who was Prime Minister for 23 days following the drowning death of Prime Minister Harold Holt in 1967, lived in Dandenong while young and attended local state schools. His simple cremation memorial is placed under a rosebush and modestly makes no reference to his political office. Percival Pavey, champion rifle shooter, joined the Oakleigh Rifle Club as a young man and his outstanding skill soon became evident. He 16 times won the Grand Aggregate - the top prize in the sport - and was the only Australian to achieve this feat. In 1948 he won the prestigious King’s Trophy in England and was presented with his award by King George V.

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Clarence Reardon’s funeral procession. The front fence of his home in Oakleigh was made from the barrels of some of the many rifles he had used. His epitaph includes the words “a much respected world famous rifleman”.

Collingwood premiership footballer Darren Millane, who lived in Noble Park, was killed in a car accident on 7 October 1991. Millane’s funeral was held at the Dandenong Town Hall where it is es-

timated more than 5000 people attended, while the large crowd outside heard the service on a loudspeaker. His cemetery monument is emblazoned with Collingwood emblems and his nickname, Pants.

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Traffick addict ends in jail By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A SPRINGVALE South woman has been jailed for up to 18 months for multiple heroin-trafficking offences, including while on bail in July. Diep Lam, 34, smiled at family members from the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court dock on Monday (7 September) as her lawyer recounted Lam’s drug-dependent teen and adult life. She had been introduced to drugs at

an early age by an older peer group at school, the lawyer said. After a time “on track”, she relapsed into heroin abuse due to a sexual assault at work. The lawyer said Lam left home as a 14 year old due to a “turbulent” relationship with her father and didn’t return until eight years later. During her recent offending, she was using half-a-gram of ice a day. Lam also needed ongoing counsel-

ling for “severe depression”. When Lam breached bail in July, police found her with $1400 cash, a silver knife, 16 grams of heroin and 12.1 grams of ice in her car on Chandler Road, Noble Park. She had been granted bail in June after being found with $4785 cash, 7.5 grams of heroin and 1.28 grams of ice outside a Clayton pokies venue. Lam was on two community corrections orders for trafficking at the time.

One of those orders was handed down at the County Court. The court was told Lam had breached community orders four times in the past 18 months. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen, who sentenced Lam to one of the community orders last year, said he was disappointed given Lam had good prospects for rehabilitation. But he asked why he should give Lam another treatment option

given her recent offending. Mr Vandersteen noted Lam’s strong family support, particularly her mother who provided a $15,000 surety for Lam’s bail in June. “The life you’re leading is very different to what the family wants you to lead.” Lam was jailed for 18 months, with a six-month non-parole period. Her 90 days in remand custody will count as time served.

Civic Centre’s art Journey flows with passage of time By CASEY NEILL THREE canoe-shaped sculptures appear to glide through the Dandenong Civic Centre foyer. The City of Greater Dandenong officially launched new art work Journey on Thursday 3 September. Artists Kris Coad and Julie Squires created the bone china pieces especially for the space and to reflect the area’s past, present and future. Their form symbolises the flow of time, the cycle of growth and evolution, and concepts of passage and journeying. Each represents a different time in Dandenong’s development - from pre-colonial times to its agricultural period and more recent cultural diversity boom. The canoes’ gently undulating surfaces are reminiscent of the natural world and their shadows rippling over the walls create the sense of quiet reflection. Kris Coad is an award-winning ceramic artist who for more than 20 years has divided her time between her studio and being an arts educator. Her work has featured in more than 70 exhibitions. Award-winning sculptor Julie Squires has over the past 18 years produced more than 20 public art sculptures and installations across Australia. She specialises in steel and bronze sculpture.

Public art and heritage program leader Annetta Latham with artists Kris Coad and Julie Squires.

City of Greater Dandenong Living Treasure Bill Warner with Sarah Dugdale and Elenora Spiess.

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Truck company’s birthday racing rev-up IVECO invited V8 racing royalty to celebrate its 40th birthday. Red Bull Racing Australia drivers Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes toured the truck manufacturer’s Dandenong South facility on Wednesday 9 September. They also inspected the Red Bull Racing Iveco Stralis AS-L race car transporter. Iveco Trucks Australia has been in Dandenong since 1952 when International Harvester, as it was then known, developed a truck manufacturing facility. “I hope the facility will remain in Dandenong another 60 years at least,” spokesman Ron Grasso said earlier this year when the company was a finalist for the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Large Manufacturer of the Year award. Mr Grasso said Iveco was a high value-add, agile truck manufacturer. IVECO became part of the Fiat group in 1992 and is now the commercial and specialty vehicle brand of multi-national CNH Industrial following a Fiat-Case New Holland merger. Mr Grasso said the deal created new opportunities for the group in Australia, particularly in research and development. The business expects to grow in the coming years through bus and

Iveco’s John Ventura shows Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup around the factory. 144087 Picture: GARY SISSONS coach manufacturing – it manufactures bus chassis at the Dandenong facility – and its capabilities in defence force products and emergency

services vehicles. Iveco Trucks Australia has about 600 employees Australia-wide and the Dandenong headquarters houses about 150

within the manufacturing facility with about double that number in manufacturing support roles. - CASEY NEILL

Keep it fair says Ombudsman BUSINESSES in the Dandenong region are on the Fair Work Ombudsman’s radar. Fair Work inspectors will audit up to 250 businesses in Dandenong, Dandenong South and Springvale over the next three months. They’ll check that employers are paying the correct minimum hourly rates, penalty rates, allowances and loadings, and providing appropriate meal breaks. Inspectors will also monitor record-keeping and pay-slip obligation compliance. They will randomly select businesses across a range of sectors, including road freight transport, building and industrial cleaning, carpentry, takeaway food, cafes and restaurants. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said the Dandenong region was home to thousands of businesses and was a persistent source of requests for assistance from workers. She said the campaign’s aims included ensuring employers were aware of their workplace responsibilities and how the agency could help them to access, understand and apply information to build a culture of compliance. “It’s important we check that workers are being paid correctly, but we also want to be proactive about ensuring employers understand their obligations,” she said. “Inspectors will make face-to-face visits to dozens of businesses during the campaign so they can offer employers tailored assistance to rectify any non-compliance issues.”

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Mystery drama serves up NOBLE Park students are serving up a delicious performance packed with mystery. St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School will present Porridge at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin at 5pm and 7.15pm

on Friday 11 September. A crime wave in Happy Valley has left Ma Hubbard without her recipe book, Marigold the cow kidnapped and Papa Bear hiding a secret. Private Detective Jack Spratt

works to uncover the truth in this tale of mystery, mayhem and breakfast cereal. The cast of characters also includes Goldilocks, barmy billy goats, loopy lumberjacks and a potty police squad.

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Pirate Akshay takes on Pinocchio Kevin.

Just show up for this golden day By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS THE Doveton Show proves that a day out at the show doesn’t have to cost families hundreds of dollars. For the cost of a goldcoin entry, families can stroll Myuna Farm’s grounds filled with low-cost rides, foods, showbags and free entertainers, animals and activities. The show’s treasurer Veronica Hill said the day out will certainly cost a family less than to get through this

month’s Royal Melbourne Show gates - ticketed at $70plus family entry or $105 for an entry and rides package. “The whole idea of the show is to supply a cheap alternative for people who can’t otherwise afford to go to the show,” Ms Hill said. “There’s plenty of free activities. Someone could go in for a gold coin and not have to spend anything to keep themselves occupied for the whole day.” Crowds are clearly voting

with their feet. When it started 11 years ago, about 3000 attended - last year drew a record crowd of more than 22,000. The show’s 10-member volunteer committee has spent six months organising attractions. Rides include a giant slide, jumping castle, dodgem cars, thrill rides, the farm’s train ride and bungee. There are also free childrens crafts and reading activities, vintage cars, music

and a stage and roving performance by stilt-walking clown Flash Twinkle Toes’ Silly Circus. Community groups will also be raising money at food stalls. “It’s a great family day out,” Ms Hill said. “People are enjoying it and that’s why they’re coming back.” Doveton Show is at Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton, on Sunday 20 September from 10am to 4pm.

Stilt-walking clown Mr Flash Twinkle Toes is back for this year's Picture: ROB CAREW Doveton Show. 127088

WHAT’S ON Children’s Festival THE City of Greater Dandenong has more than 100 scheduled activities for this year’s Children’s Festival. In its fourth year the annual festival’s dinosaur theme is expected to attract more than 15,500 visitors. It will include a program of dinosaur themed family movies at Harmony Square as part of the daily Deckchair Movie sessions, reptile viewing and Jurassic plant discoveries at Heritage Hill, along with dinosaur arts and crafts at the Dandenong Market. ■ Running at numerous locations from Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October. For more information visit www.greaterdandenong.com.

Disco THE St James Anglican Church in Dandenong is holding a fundraising disco with all the hits from the ’70s and ’80s. ■ 53 Langhorne Street, Dandenong, from 7.30pm. BYO drinks and nibbles. Cost $20 per ticket on 0412 221 652.

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■ Saturday 10 October, 3pm start to Sunday 11 October 9am finish. Ross Reserve Athletics Track, Memorial Drive, Noble Park.

Orchids on show THE Dandenong and District Orchid Club is holdings its annual show and plant sale. On display will be an array of orchid from growers all over the south east. Orchids grown by past champions like John Betts will again be on how.There will also be flowering plants and orchid related products for sale. ■ Paddy O Donoghue Centre, 18-32 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, 9am utnil 5pm. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for pensioners. Children under 16 free. $4. For more details phone Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

THE Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre is holding a free event for the whole family to celebrate more than half a century of Doveton. The fun day will include an animal farm, henna tattoos, face painting, fairy floss, games and an historical photography display. ■ Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 34 Oak Avenue, Friday 25 September from 11am to 2pm.

Food as medicine workshop

Sewing circle

Anh Do at the Drum

NO EXPERIENCE is required to join the Open Door sewing circle. The group is for those who enjoy sewing, new projects and who would like to work on individual projects in a friendly environment. - The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Every Tuesday, except school holidays. Between 10am and noon. Suggested donation

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.

LEARN from holistic and wellness coach Carolyn Gray about the best ways to use food as medicine for a balanced healthy diet. ■ Noble Park Aquatic Centre, Memorial Drive Noble Park. Saturday 3 October, 10am to noon. Bookings essential to the Noble Park Aquatic Centre on 9546 7955. For more information on Carolyn Gray visit www.holisticwellnessforlife.com.

Healthy and deadly YOUNG people can learn about looking after 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.

Milo cricket fundraiser PARKFIELD cricket club in Noble Park is holding a car boot sale on its junior registration day to raise money for the upcoming junior cricket season and free Milo cricket coaching. ■ Parkfield Cricket Club, Dunblane Road, Noble Park. Saturday 26 September. ■ Drum Theatre, corner of Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 17 October at 8pm. Adults $59.90 and concessions $54.90. Show time is 90 minutes with no interval.

The Dandenong Festival of Lights FOLLOWING successful tours throughout Europe and China, the Chinese light spectacular will arrive in Dandenong this month. On show will be 32 silk lanterns and colourful light displays from windmills and Chinese zodiac signs to dinosaurs. ■ Dandenong Showground in Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Friday 11 September until Sunday 18 October. Open from 6pm to 10pm daily.

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 for the Cancer Council.

Rock and roll dance class 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 Street, 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.

Probus 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. New members are made welcome. ■ 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.

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COLORADO Highton, 2011, 2 door caravan, length 31ft (internal 25ft), roof mounted IBIS split system, 184L 3-way fridge, microwave, full oven, TV on swing bracket and antenna, QS bed, 3 bunks with personal DVD players, L shaped seating, extra 3ft checkerplated back stand-up change area, full ensuite, slide out gas BBQ, 2x gas bottles, 2x picnic tables, 16inch wheels with 2 extra spare tyres, twin battery system, full tunnel front boot, full galvanised front boot. High clearance with flat floor. Pull out awning and full annexe. Would suit new family buyers. Excellent condition. $58,500. 0419 030 773.

CUB SUPAMATIC 2013 Escape Camper. As new condition, current model, first registered 2013, semi-off road version includes Trans Continental Pack, (stronger springs, longer and stronger drawbar, reinforced chassis, water tank protector, heavy duty axle, 14" wheels, and locking water filler). Steel front storage box, 2 x single beds, pull-out kitchen with 2 burner gas stove, hard floor and adjustable legs for further stability. Beds lift up, storage space underneath. Full length awning and poles. Great family camper, easy to tow and set-up in two minutes, goes almost anywhere. Selling due to ill health. Stored at a factory in Braeside. $16,550. Phone: 0418 386 030.

VISCOUNT, Supreme 1984, 16'6"x8', front kitchen, 4 burner stove, grill, oven, 3 way fridge /freezer, AC, plenty of storage, 2 bed, annexe, VGC, reg until 10 /15, 23717-y. $8,000ono. Call: 9548 1168, 0425 737 019, 0425 768 367. Noble Park area.

DUET Pop Top 6 berth. Single axle, electric brakes at tyres, 2 gas bottles, 2 large boots, external led lights, 12 volt socket, mains water tap, rollout awning, bbq gas baynot connector, fold up jockey wheel, generator box, 3 way fridge /freezer, microwave, 3 burner gas/1 burner electric stove top /gas grill, range hood, led lighting, air conditioner, 2 onboard batteries, 12 volt to 12 volt dc charger, 240 volt charger, tv/dvd/antenna/ booster /tv bracket, radio/cd player, water tank/2 volt pump, dinette style seating, accessories: portable toilet (never used), levelling ramp, portable step, towball lock, registration until March 2016 (S27-177)). Well worth viewing excellent condition. $25,000. Phone: 0401 888 885.

EAGLE Step Through Camper Trailer, only three years old and only used five times, very good condition almost like brand new, independant coil shock suspension, front storage box with two jerry can holders, 2x9kg gas bottles, lockable side storage boxes, internal slide out draw into step up area, bedside table and storage box, 12 volt power supply with 3 power outlets, velcrow strip lights, big slideout kitchen, three burner cooktop with wok burner underneath, slide out storage drawers, built-in sink with 85ltr water tank, 65ltr slide out fridge, queen size mattress with canvas zip up dust proof cover plus much more. Reg (T69178) $22,000. Phone: 0438 447 074.

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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

ELDON 21 Elite - Tare 2100, queen size island bed, AC, large refrigerator, leather seating, range hood, full stove and oven, microwave, internal, sound system and TV, latest in tinted, fly proof windows and overhead skylights (2), outside rollout BBQ, external TV docking centre and sound system, wind up aerial, full awning, new battery for free camping, full ensuite, toilet and vanity basin, top filling washing machine, $51,000 neg. 5940 9131.

ONSITE CARAVAN & Aluminium Annexe in E.C. Western Port Foreshore Lang Lang. Views of the bay from the front, views of the country from the back. Great fIshing, walk 50m to beach, everything included, fridges/microwave, all cutlery /crockery etc. Friendly park for all ages, pets welcome. Reduced from $9,000 to $8,000. Call Frank 0411 718 140 after 3pm.

WINDSOR Rapid 16ft. 2004. Electric brakes, side kitchen, rear cafe dinnette, double fold out beds each end (one has an inner-spring mattress), 4 burner gas hot plate and grill, rangehood, microwave, 90lt 3 way fridge/freezer, reverse cycle air conditioner, roll out awning (near new), plenty of storage with robe and slide out pantry, storage at both ends under the bed areas, easy set up, ideal family caravan. Reg (Q35639). $23,500. Phone: 0419 503 008.

ROADSTAR Vacationer Tango. Tandem wheels with 2 spare, new roll on awning + new annexe, 2 gas bottles, electric brakes, inside measurements 18 ft by 7.3 ft, double island bed, air conditioner, 3 way fridge, microwave, TV/DVD player, CD radio, can sleep four people, lots of cupboard space, underbed storage. $20,000 neg. Reg (P65994). Phone: 0404 198 947.

JAYCO Freedom Pop top 2002 18ft. LG Mircowave, 90ltr 3 way fridge, 4 Burner cook top, grill and full oven, rangehood, Heron 2.2 Air conditioner/heater, double bed, water tank, twin 9kg gas bottles and cradles, security screen door, outside tap, power outlets, dual axles, electric brakes, roll out awning. Inside hot water unit, 2 extra 12 vault power plugs, 39cm TV with built in DVD player, antenna, full zip up annexe, spare pole carrier, outdoor caravan cover, portable flush toilet and shower with pump for instant hot water, recently serviced and new bearings fitted. Plus heaps more extras. Registration (P65711). Excellent condition. $23,500 neg. Phone: 0438 354 634.

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PIONEER Sundowner Camper Trailer 2006. Great condition, always garaged, Treg hitch, electric drum brakes, 12V/240V built in fridge, under bed storage accessible via side door when folded. Front storage box with dual batteries, Anderson plug for charging, pole carrier under trailer, heavy duty canvas, overall length from hitch to rear 4700mm, height when folded 1400mm, width 1960mm, extermely easy tow and set up, annex roof is permanently attached and folds up with main canvas. Reg (V68034). $11,500 ono. Phone: 0437 878 660.

WINNEBAGO ESPERANCE. Excellent condition with rear bathroom, toilet, shower, vanity, Island bed & electric side slideout to make large comfortable dinette area. Iveco 3ltr turbo auto diesel just serviced with GPS, air/con, power windows, rear camera, computer & driver/passenger airbags, cruise control, power windows & only requires standard licence. Standard items include reverse cycle A/C, 3 way 150ltr fridge, gas oven & hot plates, exhaust canopy, micowave, large internal & external storage compartments, sun block curtains, pull out awning, outdoor entertainment centre & gas/elec. HWS, invertor external gas BBQ connection, (2) gas bottles, slideout generator box. Lots of upgrades & extras including tow bar, Fiamma fixed folding double bike rack, 80 litre additional water tank, solar panels, washing machine, awning slide shade, removable Webasco gas ducted heating, external TV point. Registration (XKW-992). $128,000 neg. Phone: 0418 310 060.

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.

WINDSOR, Dynasty, 24ft, 2001, full ensuite, island d/bed, 3x bunks, 4 burner, cooktop, grill, microwave, comes with all cooking equipment/utensils. New TV, bedding, roll out awning come annexe, elec brakes, tandom axle, independent suspension, Rev cycle AC, gas, HWS, front boot storage, 2 new gas bottles, reg 05.2016, easy to two. $32,500ono. 03 5625 1312.

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DAIHATSU Sirion 2006, 1.3lt, auto, 4 door, 105,000 kms, registration (TNN-458) until June 2016. RWC. $7,000. Phone: 0433 175 066.

FORD, Transit, 2007. EC inside and out. Four new tyres. Ready for work w/ cargo barrier and commercial carpet. Service books. RWC. 126,00KMS. Reg: 1FH4LS to 07/16. $16,990. Ph: 0429 068 115

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HOLDEN, HSV V8, 1997, all modern luxury features and options, new tyres, good reg, exchange, (may pay extra), for caravan, ute, camper or 4x4, will impress, TBI-301, $5,770ono. 9796 8789.

HOLDEN, Nova 1996 sedan. Blue, auto, AC, PWS, low KM's. VGC. RWC. Registered to October 2015. YZT150. $2,700. Ph: 0468 941 588

MERCEDES BENZ, C200, 2003 sedan. Super charge. Silver. Auto. Full option, low KMs, EC. RWC. Reistered to August 2016, SID748. $9,200. Ph: 0429 227 672

MITSUBISHI Magna 2003 Tl Sport 3.5ltr, v6, auto. Reg 06.01.16, 258,000kms, dual fuel, power steering, tinted windows, many accessories, EC, no roadworthy, SRH-033. $3,500 negotiable. North Dandenong. Phone 0438 328 844.

NISSAN X Trail TI, 2011, 4 x 4 CVT automatic, 153,000 kms, excellent condition, alloy wheels, central locking, factory tint windows, GPS, leather seats, electric sunroof, tow bar and many other features, RWC, reg until 06/2016, YKO-202. $18,500 ono. One not to be missed. Phone 0401 488 874.

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Judy proud of Anzac legend By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG RSL is mourning the loss of “a most remarkable lady and a very good friend”. Berwick resident Judy Murdoch passed away peacefully on 3 September following a cancer battle. Dandenong sub-branch president John Wells said she knew the deeper meanings of the red poppy. Judy’s father Jim Hardy was the sub-branch president for 13 years and was “revered across the state”. Her mother Anne made her mark in the Dandenong Ladies Auxiliary, started in 1936 and formally organised in 1949. “They were a couple among the ‘royalty’ of the RSL, and Judy was brought up with the Anzac spirit and the RSL ethics as part of her life,” John said. “But Judy - and it was a brave man indeed who would call her Judith - was to make her own mark in her own inimitable way. “She went to her first auxiliary meeting in a pusher, but when she got her driving licence she was appointed with no consultation at all as a volunteer driver for the auxiliary, even in her lunch hours. “It

Judy Murdoch pays her respects at an Endeavour Hills Anzac Day service. 97316

didn’t worry her, because she had grown up with idea of service to others.” John said that with her drive and commitment, it was inevitable that Judy would become a leader for the local auxiliary for more years than she would admit. “And president for many, many years. The leadership she provided was very real

and very effective as the auxiliary evolved and became an ever more important part of the RSL,” John said. Judy was elected State Branch Ladies Auxiliary president, providing leadership and support to auxiliaries all over Victoria and sometimes interstate. When her three years as president came to an end, those in charge changed the rules so she could stay on, and she clocked up nine years in the position. John said Judy was a few years ago elected to the Dandenong sub-branch committee. “She was the first women in that position and, thanks to her pioneering ways, she will not be the last,” he said. “She has always been a proud servant of the values with which she grew up. “She has done more good in more ways than most of us will ever know about.” Greater Dandenong Councillor John Kelly said Judy “was a legend around the town and will be sadly missed”. Judy will be farewelled at a service at St Michael’s in Berwick at 11am on Thursday 10 September, followed by a private cremation.

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REFRIGERATED TOYOTA HILUX, utility, 2014, odometer 3600kms, would suit new buyer, 2400L x 1800 x 1300H measured externally, 82mm fibreglass/polyurethane white gloss finish, checker-plate food grade slipresistant flooring, double rear barn doors with deep freeze multi-blade seals internal flush bulkhead light wired to the tail light circuit, steel frame, alloy mudguards, rear step and docking rubbers, SS Camlock on each door with 'Quicklock' handles, SS heavy duty hinges, SS door holdbacks, SS rear door frame, SS door sills, double seal gaskets on doors, tapered edge doors side door - passenger LH side, doors are key lockable. Reg. MOOJSE (plates not included). $38,500 neg. 0419 030 773.

Students put the sizzle into their help for the Syria crisis.

SUBARU 2006 Forester Wagon XT Turbocharged. Automatic. 144,472 kms. Power windows, front cup holders, power mirrors, cruise control and tachometer, two new tyres, wheel alignment, two new drive-shaft boots and transmission seals, 3 inch custom exhaust system from the turbo back, great condition, current roadworthy certificate and 12 months registration (ZWZ-738). Drives like a dream, very fuel efficient. Test drive will impress! $12,000. Phone: 0434 633 766.

Fundraiser for Syria HILLCREST Christian College Year 12 student Alana Cohen is a person of action. She could not stand idly by after seeing the atrocities in Syria and she felt compelled to do something about it! “After reading about the crisis in Syria and the awful living conditions of displaced refugees, the Senate (student leadership) team and I felt compelled to do something to help,” she said. Their team wanted to raise money for the cause and also raise awareness throughout Hillcrest Christian College, looking beyond the foreign aid that our own country offers, in order to change the perspective of students in the college. “The whole process has made us realise how blessed and fortunate we are to have the

things that we have,” continued Alana. Syria has been a war zone for the past four years and as a result, 7.6 million people are now displaced inside Syria, and another four million have fled to neighbouring countries where they live in severely overcrowded refugee camps. These people have had everything taken away from them and have lost their belongings, homes, livelihoods, families and even their lives. For three weeks the Hillcrest Senate team spoke at school assemblies to raise awareness of the plight of the Syrian Refugee Crisis and they sold baked goods that operated on the premise of an ‘honesty’ donation.

The fundraiser culminated on Friday 31 July, when the student leadership team hosted a burger barbeque at lunchtime (pictured), where they sold 200 burgers. Students who also donated funds were given the opportunity to have their handprint taken on the day, with their name written beside it, with the purpose of hanging it in their library as a visual support of the cause. “We were overwhelmed by the support from teachers and students and we hope that the small actions of ordinary people at Hillcrest Christian College can have an extraordinary impact in the lives of the Syrian people”, concluded Alana. “That’s the call we’ve chosen to respond to as global citizens.”

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SEABL - Grand Final

Faith no more By JARROD POTTER “I THINK these girls will go down forever as one of the best SEABL teams and I think they deserve that.” These were the simple words of a proud Dandenong coach Larissa Anderson after her SEABL juggernauts shone in a 76-63 triumph over Kilsyth, to win their fourth championship in six years. It was a night to be in green and gold as Dandenong fought off every Kilsyth fight-back - every Rosie Moult (14 points) inspired run-on and anything else the visitors could muster. Amelia Todhunter - who spent 13 weeks on the sidelines earlier this year with a knee injury - displayed her SEABL class, stepping up to the big stage to rattle off 19 points, while constantly creating headaches in the backcourt with long-time guard partner Aimie Clydesdale (12 points).

The Cobras didn’t bow down to Rangers’ pressure though - retiring SEABL great Sarah Parsons (4 points, 16 rebounds) toiled under the ring while Steph Cumming (13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists), and Cassandra Sant (12 points, 7 rebounds) pushed on even as the gap increased. Sant in particular battled back on court after going down with a knee injury through the second term. Kilsyth claimed the lead through the second term - powering to the front off Parsons and Chantella Perera (10 points) - but Dandenong didn’t let it stay that way for long. Long-time SEABL team mates Todhunter, Clare Papavs (11 points), Alison Downie (8 points) and Faith Probst (3 points, 7 rebounds) ensured Kilsyth had no room to breathe defensively - clamping down to keep the Cobras to 32 after half-time.

SEABL women’s champions - the Dandenong Rangers - notched their spot in the history books with a fourth title in six years. 144027

Dandenong de-fanged the Cobras’ inside game while powering through its own as the Rangers pulled away in the last term - holding onto a 10-point lead throughout most of the clash. Jacinta Kennedy (17 points, 11 rebounds) - who earned her first SEABL championship and put down yet another double-double - Clydesdale and Papavs were sensational in the fourth term, with the latter knocking down the final trey to give her side a 13-point victory. “I would not choose anyone else to go to war with except these girls,” Anderson said. “In six years - and really it’s five years as one year I didn’t coach - it’s four out of five with us together. “I was just a blubbering mess when the siren went - but I don’t know when it will sink it, probably don’t have time to let it sink in, we’re straight into (WNBL) training again on Monday. “Let it sink in tonight (Saturday) and then it’s back to business.” Todhunter earned her second Barbara Barton Medal as the grand-final MVP and Anderson believed for her to get back on court this season is testament to her fighting spirit. “She might only be a tiny little thing but her heart is absolutely... whatever, you can fill in the blanks there, but she never stops,” Anderson said. “She’s so persistent and determined and professional. “She’s worked her little butt off to get back to this and credit to her and well done, it’s amazing.” Dandenong farewelled one of its absolute champions - captain and club mainstay Faith Probst - who retired after her 223rd and final SEABL match.

Amelia Todhunter was elite in the grand final win, earning her second Barbara Barton Medal as the match’s Most Valuable Player. 144027 Pictures: ROB CAREW In a fitting end - Probst reeled in one of her textbook, lunging rebounds late in the clash, before powering to the post to earn two free throws - what would turn out to be the last shots in a storied SEABL career. “Faith announced that today (Saturday), so we’ve all been very teary and I was a bit worried - do I tell them, do

I not tell them - but someone of that calibre deserves to be celebrated, so I sent that out today so they could be warned,” Anderson said. “We’re going to miss Faith - she’s been an amazing person for the league and for us.” It was Dandenong’s seventh women’s SEABL championship.

Well we Heard it through the grapevine By JARROD POTTER A BIG V championship was just reward for Keysborough BIG V star Malcolm Heard, who made the agonising decision to head overseas to continue his basketball dreams. Heard, 23, from Wilmington, Ohio, USA, made the difficult choice to head to Australia for his first BIG V season, but played an absolute starring role in Keysborough Cougars’ Division-2 men’s championship victory. Heard had finished his college commitments and decided to tour overseas and see if there was a professional spot on the horizon - his choice to become a Cougar the best, yet toughest, move he ever made. “I came over to Australia on a tour from the States - made a tour team that was coming to Australia to play against teams here for job opportunities,” Heard said. “This was my first year out of college so I thought it would be an amazing opportunity and great experience. “My year in Australia was probably one of the best and also toughest years of my life.” Heard had to leave behind his family - with two young daughters - but immediately felt at home with his new on-court family at Keysborough and the celebration of a championship win

made his decision all the more sweeter. “Being away from family and especially my two children was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I stayed with it and it resulted in not only a great experience but developed a unique bond with a great group of people,” Heard said. “Not only that but winning a championship my first year overseas definitely makes it even better.” Keysborough had an up-and-down home-and-away season and endured a semi-final loss to Western Port, but fought its way through to the championship match. It was one for the ages as the BIG V Division-2 championship needed all three games in the series to decide the winner. The resounding 66-53 victory on the away court was led by Heard’s efforts at both ends of the court as he rattled off 20 points, 17 rebounds to finish the grand final series with 77 points and 44 rebounds in a scintillating display of on-court leadership.“The feeling I had after winning the championship is indescribable - I had a lot of emotions running through my head because of everything that has occurred in my past,” Heard said. “Being away from home it made me feel like it was worth it in the end and also a sense of accomplishment in

the start of my career. “Not only that but it felt great to win it with the group of guys I did it with - a lot of guys were desperate for a championship after being there so many times and not winning it.” It could have unravelled quickly after the 80-81 second grand-final defeat levelled the series 1-1, but Heard put the third match fight back down to defensive grit as he ensured the Steelers’ American star Manny Hendrix didn’t have a free run at the basket. “Fighting back to win the championship has to be credited to our preparation - we were extremely prepared mentally and physically,” Heard said. “The thing that stands out to me the most would be our mentality on defence... I’m the type of guy who always wants to guard the best player because if he doesn’t have a good game it results in a win for my team.” Heard is one of the nominees for BIG V D2M Most Valuable Player, which would cap off a sensational debut senior season for the powerhouse forward and if everything works for him and his family, he’d be thrilled to come back to Australia again. “Yes I can definitely see myself back in Australia, I love the country along with all of the people… it’s truly is an amazing place,” Heard said. “Regardless of what happens or

Keysborough import Malcolm Heard celebrated his inaugural Australian basketball season with a BIG V championship. 143430 Picture: JARROD POTTER where I end up, I intend to work my ass off and establish a name for myself, but Australia will always have a special place in my heart.” He wanted to thank the club, coach Nathan Vogt, the Sliwinski family, and everyone involved for making him feel welcome in his inaugural BIG V sea-

son, adding “they are and always will be family.” Keysborough has set up a GoFundMe page to help bring Heard back for the 2016 season. Anyone interested in donating, can do so at http://www.gofundme. com/523rkn6s.

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Home home... on the Rangers By JARROD POTTER THE time was right for Jacinta Kennedy to return to her basketball home. Kennedy (nee Hamilton), 33, will resume her Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) basketball career after a 10-season hiatus - returning to the Dandenong Rangers’ roster for the 2015/16 season. The three-time WNBL champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist retired when she was only 24 to move overseas to support her husband, former Socceroo Josh Kennedy, and his burgeoning professional soccer career and to start her family. With Josh hanging up the boots this year, Kennedy decided she could devote herself to the rigours of WNBL life once again. “I’m excited to get back in the league - I didn’t think it would happen,

but I’m really, really happy it has and I suppose I’m a bit proud of myself to get back to that level,” Kennedy said. “I just set myself a goal of having a really good SEABL season - I said I had to have a good season to even consider it. “We’ve got the three kids, my husband is back in Australia now and has retired recently so it was just a matter of seeing realistically if I could do it and logistically with the kids and all of their stuff, so I’m lucky to have great support at home with him and we’ve kind of figured it out and have managed it.” With tall tandem Lauren Scherf and Alex Bunton also in the line-up, Kennedy isn’t sure what her role will be, but is thrilled to once again feature in a Dandenong WNBL campaign and add to her 132-game career.

“It’s exciting - we’ve started pre-season… I think we’re two or three weeks in and I’m loving it… really enjoying it,” Kennedy said. “I hope I can be a contributor for the team - my role is probably a bit unknown at this point but that’s exciting and a bit nerve-wracking… I’m just going to push myself as much as I can, and really be a strong contributor for the team. “We’ve got two six-foot-five girls in Lauren Scherf and Alex Bunton… trying to fight with them in the post and get position and really having to think my way through things has been really enjoyable.” Also joining the Rangers’ roster in 2015/16 will be point guard Amelia Todhunter who left the Melbourne

Jacinta Kennedy will return to the WNBL after a decade-long hiatus. 143999 Picture: JARROD POTTER Boomers in the off-season. They join a new-look Dandenong roster under incoming coach Larissa Anderson who was excited to get two exceptional players who will fit into the Rangers’ roster with ease. “Obviously the two of them are phenomenal players, phenomenal peo-

ple, fit our culture perfectly, work their butts off and will bring a great deal to our group,” Anderson said. “I’m really pleased that we’ve got them on board and for Jacinta to be out of the game for as long as she has been, it’s really exciting to welcome her back to the Rangers and Amelia as well - it’s her home.”

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Sam and Hamed Afshin Azar, James Lin (coach) and Bridget Lin celebrate some Oasis Otters’ success at the state swimming championships. Picture: OASIS OTTERS

These Otters spread their butterfly wing By JARROD POTTER MAKING waves in the state ranks, the Oasis Otters Swimming Club members had a number of great swims at the Victorian Age Short Course Championships, held last week at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Showing the state that Dandenong-area swimming should not to be underestimated, Otters’ stars Hamed Afshin Azar, Hassan (Sam) Afshin Azar, Bridget Lin, Henry Kuok and Dheeraj Kulkarni surged to finish in the top ranks of Victorian junior swimming. Hamed Afshin Azar stormed home to pick up two medals at the event - a silver medal in the 200-metre butterfly and bronze medal in the 200-metre breaststroke as well as picking up finals qualifications for the 100-metre

breaststroke (fourth), 200-metre individual medley (fifth) and 100-metre backstroke (fifth). Afshin Azar’s brother Sam had three finals finishes with a sixth in the 100-metre breaststroke, another sixth in the 200-metre breaststroke, a seventh in the 200-metre individual medley, and a seventh in the 100-metre butterfly. While Kuok gained a sixth in the 100-metre butterfly, Kulkarni a seventh in the 200-metre butterfly and Lin an eight in the 200-metre butterfly. All going to show the butterfly ranks at Oasis are on the rise. The club swims out of the Oasis Swimming Centre on Stud Road. For more information, contact the Otters via their website oasisotters.swimming.org.au or email oasisotters@gmail.com.

Nunawading’s David Antequera battles it out against Dandenong City’s Chris Antoniadis. 144276 Picture: JARROD POTTER

By JARROD POTTER FAREWELLING 2015 with a bang, Dandenong City lit up its NPL1 seasonfinale with a 7-1 romp over Nunawading City. With Nunawading cemented to the bottom of the ladder and Dandenong City well and truly up the pointy end, it spelled chaos from the first whistle. Even with star midfielder Sean Seavill (unwell) sitting out the match Dandenong City had no trouble penetrating the Nunawading back four. City unleashed early and often as Dario Matkovic (8’) started the onslaught - working his way into open space from Erkan Filiz’s beautiful leftside run and equally precise pass - and four more goals before half time left no doubt as to the king on the day. David Di Lorio (25’, 30’, 37’, 47’) had a field day - his four-goal haul was superb and highlighted by his hat-trick goal. Di Lorio found room at the top of the box approaching the half and booted an

absolute rocket into the top right corner of the net - which would have been too hard for even the NPL top brass keepers to stop. To their credit the visitors ensured a double-digit thumping was not on the cards, booting a consolation goal in the second half. The only sore spot for Dandenong City was missing its chances throughout the second half - as it powered to the front of the goals time-after-time but failed to strike as clinically as in the first 45. Getting a chance to play his youngsters, Aaron Healey threw his best juniors onto the park and the lads excelled with the taste of NPL soccer. Capping off the home-town rampage, Filiz (67’) made it a sensational six before 16-year-old striker Daniel Jurina (90+2’) came off the bench and toe-poked his second attempt in the box to give the City boys plenty to celebrate heading into the off-season.“Over the last six weeks… I think that’s five wins

straight now… the effort and I suppose discipline from the players has been outstanding and to finish off the season the way we have is credit to them,” Healey said. “I don’t think it was our best performance today - played some better football and lost this year - but credit to score seven goals. “Great also in the last half-an-hour to have four young guys on up the front - talking 16, 17, 18-year-olds on - and that’s the future of our club.” The win gives Dandenong City third position in NPL1 East - with a 14-6-8 record - and Healey was pleased to finish off strongly despite a rough patch through the middle of 2015. Meanwhile Springvale White Eagles was flogged 0-5 by Richmond SC in its final clash of the season. And in other results, Endeavour Hills Fire lost its State League 4 playoff against Old Camberwell Grammarians 1-2, as did Springvale City in State League 5, downed by Kings Domain.

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There’s no Love lost By JARROD POTTER FACING the ghosts of Berwick Miners Diamonds’ past, the newlook gridiron side gallantly fought out its 6-18 season opening loss to Croydon on Saturday. But it was the Diamonds of old that shattered the current line-up’s winning chances, particularly running back Bliss Love, who’s 70yard touchdown run in the fourth sealed the game. Despite losing defensive captain Erin Gubatunga (shoulder) to a potential season-ending injury, the Diamonds’ defence shone. Led by linebacker Silia Johannson, the Diamonds forced fumbles and capitalised on a number of Croydon errors. Neither side could string together its offence through a hard-fought, scoreless first half, but it started to open up after the main break as the Rangers found some space out wide and rattled off the first score. But Berwick returned fire soon after with a rushing touchdown at the start of the fourth term to level the ledger 6-6, as a brilliant twopoint conversion by running back Sarah Mu was disallowed for encroachment. Croydon would run in two more touchdowns thereafter to set the final margin, but Berwick didn’t shoulder arms - with new quarterback Jen Allen sitting in the shotgun for most of the final term as she went aerial to try and bridge the gap. Fingertip misses will have frustrated the Diamonds’ staff, but widereceivers Sam Kelly - only 17 years

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Sarah Mu barrels through the Croydon defence in the Berwick Miners Diamonds’ season opener. 144275 Picture: JARROD POTTER old - and Judith Fili Fa’auli proved they can become potent offensive weapons for Berwick this season. “They held them down 0-0 in the first half and lost their defensive captain Erin Gubatunga in the first half, broken collarbone, but the team held together,” Murphy said. “We’ve still got some work to do and we knew it, but we’ll get better. “Some of those passes were hitting hands… it’s a matter of training

and a bigger matter of confidence,” Murphy said. “They’re getting open, getting to the spots they need to be hit, getting 90 per cent right, but the last 10 per cent of getting the ball in the hands… “It’s a good team - they’re loyal to each other and will have each other’s backs throughout the season.” Murphy praised his young wide receiver Kelly in particular, who has

only just started her gridiron journey. “Sam Kelly - she’s a gun - she’s quick and has great balance on her feet and she’s got beautiful hands,” Murphy said. “Hurt her knee in the first half, but she pushed it off and kept going.” The Diamonds will travel again in Round 2 to face the Northern Lady Raiders on Saturday 19 September from 1.30pm.

A barking Bewdy by Virtue By JASON ADAMS BANJO Bewdy began well from box eight and mustered pace to lead around the first bend. She quickly extended her gap to lead by six lengths down the back straight, before going to win by two-and-three-quarter lengths in a solid 29.67. Trainer Ken Virtue was pleased to see a new side of his chaser that he hasn’t seen before. “I saw a different side of her, which was good - she accelerated and was forced to sit three wide at the turn which I thought was good - rather than just going to the front and being one-dimensional,” said Virtue. Although it was Banjo Bewdy’s first race at the track, it wasn’t her

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first visit having trialed exceptionally well prior to the run. “I’ve only trialed her once at Sandown and she went 4.89 to the first split, she went 5.08 last night which is alright but it’s a long way off 4.89 isn’t it?” laughed Virtue. “Andrew (owner) and I bought her when she was eight-monthsold for $2000, as a potential mating for Banjo Boy.” After spending her infancy in Victoria, Banjo Bewdy was sent to New South Wales to be educated. “We sent her away to NSW to be broken in as she was an absolute nightmare - she never stopped barking.” My wife and I were planning to move house and she said ‘you can’t take her with us, she’s going

Banjo Bewdy strung together a symphonic sprint on Thursday. Picture: SUPPLIED to get us into too much trouble,’ so she started her racing career in New South Wales.” Banjo Bewdy’s last start in NSW was back in March, she re-

turned to Victoria shortly after. “I thought we’re going to have to put up with the barking - but she’s got a lot better, she’s now very well behaved.”

WHILE it will not play in Casey Comets jerseys, the south-east has been well-represented in a Southern United consortium bid to join the inaugural Women’s National Premier Leagues (WNPL) Victorian competition. The Comets - in combination with Langwarrin, Mornington, Peninsula Strikers and Seaford Soccer Clubs - decided to go in together to create the super-club encompassing Victoria’s entire south-east region. Football Federation Victoria (FFV) announced the successful applicants last week with Southern United featuring in the list of eight clubs. Casey Comets president Stuart McLeod said the move ensured the south-east’s best players will have a chance to compete in the peak competition while retaining the heritage and history of the Casey Comets at the community level. “We were very happy with the outcome - it’s something that we believe will be the best for soccer in the south-east or southern area,” McLeod said. “We felt that most clubs in our area weren’t in a position to be a standalone club… when I heard the news we were rapt and very excited as a club and a committee.” Also adding to the strength of the southeast bid is the likelihood that Comets Stadium will host the majority of United matches, based upon the Comets’ WPL history and the current facilities at the Cranbourne-based complex. “At this stage Casey will be hosting a lot of the games... the indication is that Casey has all the criteria from the FFV and we’ve got the ground space to accommodate Southern United and Casey Comets as well,” McLeod said. “That’s why Casey was so strong in our bid as we’ve got the facilities in place and coming from a WPL point of view we already had the structures.” McLeod encouraged all players in the south-east region - ranging from Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Casey, Cardinia, Dandenong and Gippsland - to try out for the club, but if that didn’t pan out he hoped they would return to their community club roots to continue strengthening the local game. “What we’re telling our club and telling other clubs is to please come and try for Southern United - if you don’t make it, return to your community club,” McLeod said. Southern United is scouting for talented girls, women, coaches and administrators to get involved from the Mornington Peninsula, Casey, Gippsland and Greater Dandenong areas for the inaugural season, beginning winter next year. For more information on Southern United Women’s Soccer Club, contact Casey Comets club secretary Dawn Stone on dawnstone@ caseycomets.com.au or via the United Facebook page www.facebook.com/southernutd.

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Facelift into Focus By EWAN KENNEDY ALTHOUGH Ford referred to this latest Focus as, “the new Focus” during the design and engineering and styling presentations it’s actually a solid facelift of the model that first went on sale here in 2011. The most noticeable change is probably the sharper squared-off shape of the front foglight housings, but also note the slimmer headlights and the slightly sleeker slope of the bonnet. Ford’s signature trapezoidal grille has also been modified with a sharper look. The rear-end follows the lead of the front, with slimmer lights and modified lines that give the car a wider look when viewed rear on. Inside, the basic shape remains but detailed changes to the instruments, controls and trim give it a slightly more elegant look and feel. Ford has been into hightech automotive communication for many years now and Focus infotainment system in Focus is the latest Sync2 unit. This lets the driver operate the audio system, satellite navigation and a linked smartphone with voice commands.

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Also new is a conventional torque converter six-speed automatic transmission, this replaces the dual-clutch unit that has proven rather troublesome according to our contacts behind the scenes at Ford. A six-speed manual gearbox is offered as a price leader, but only on the Focus Trend hatchback. Build quality was fine on the cars we reviewed, then road tested during a comprehensive drive program out of Adelaide. Turbo lag is minimal thanks to the compact design of the cylinder head and exhaust manifold, some delay is inevitable but once the little Ford powerplant gets up to speed and into

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