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Our heroes groAROLD Tulloch and George Hol- return to their jobs as butchers, bakers, ford were used to having printer’s cers, farmers or printers. ink on their hands, not human They would never marry; never father chilblood. dren and never be comforted by the warm emThe Dandenong lads worked together as brace of their mother’s arms. printers at the Journal before they signed up The Journal and its rival newspaper at the for war in 1914. time, the Dandenong Advertiser, remain preBoth soon found themselves in the hell cious conduits of those men’s voices, thoughts that was Gallipoli. and feelings. Harold and George survived to tell the tale Through letters, diaries and messages - as we know and remember this Anzac Day, home we have a graphic and moving account many did not. munThe carnage at Gallipoli, which was repli- of the extraordinary as well as the more cated across Europe between 1914 and 1918, dane moments of life as a soldier during the tore the heart out of many country towns like Great War. Dandenong. One hundred years after the historic landTownsfolk farewelled their young men ing at Anzac Cove, this week’s Journal is as they embarked to fight in far-off foreign devoted to honouring and remembering never lands surely knowing that many would the locals who gave so much. return. That they would never again pull on forget. we Lest never football; country play their boots and
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Journal’s spirit THE Dandenong Journal’s person of the year for 2015 embodies the two events which defined an historic year for the paper – the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings and the Journal’s 150th anniversary. Harold Tulloch was a 24-year-old Journal compositor, when he signed up for World War I and eventually found himself mired in the bloody battle for the Gallipoli peninsula. Harold’s story featured in April’s special edition marking the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings and also in the bumper August edition celebrating the Journal’s 150th birthday. While many other lads from the Greater Dandenong area signed up for war, it was Harold’s voice which spoke loudest during research for the Gallipoli edition, not muffled by the intervening century thanks to the simple yet beautifully observed letters the sergeant dispatched to his hometown work mates. Writing in June 1915, the then Corporal Tulloch described his boat being pelted with shrapnel as it was towed towards the peninsula’s fatal shore on 25 April. “We kept the boat till it grounded, then sprung ashore, or rather into water up to our waists, holding our rifles well out of the water and waded ashore,” he wrote. “Just as we got ashore shrapnel whistled over the boat following us, causing about a dozen casualties.” Harry survived the war. In September 1915 he was transferred to Malta with dysentery and enteric fever (typhoid). In December of the same year he was declared unfit for service and invalided home to Australia. More of Harry’s story was unearthed during research for the Journal’s 150th
Journal printer and Anzac veteran Harold Tulloch.
Harold Tulloch’s coffin is driven past the Journal office on the back of a fire truck.
2015 PERSON OF THE YEAR special edition after the newspaper tracked down his daughter Barbara who was then living in a Pakenham retirement village. She said her dad never talked about the war describing him as a “very quiet man, very reserved”. After recovering his health, Harry returned to his job at the Journal and at age 39 he married Doveton girl Elsie Grahame, who was just 20. They had two children, Murray, now deceased, and Barbara. Harry volunteered with the Dandenong Fire Brigade for 37 years. The family lived at the Dandenong Fire Station for many years as a stipend for Harry’s role as station master.
Long serving Journal editor Greg Dickson included Harold in his list of the “fine, loyal bunch who worked with me rather than for me”. Veteran reporter Marg Stork called Harold a “Father confessor” not only to the young apprentices a the Journal but also the new fire brigade recruits. When he died in 1963 staff lined up outside the old Scott Street office as Harold’s casket was driven past on the back of a fire truck. Harold loved the Journal and stands tall among a talented roll call of dedicated staff who have nurtured the paper through its 150 year history. For more on those people and events which made news in 2015 turn to page 6.
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Run it up the flagpole strong gallery interjected: “It’s not a national flag, it’s our own community flag.” Cr Loi Truong introduced the motion and said the council should act on the wishes of the people. He said that more than 14,000 people from Vietnam lived in Greater Dandenong - 9.2 per cent of the population. Cr Truong said the City of Fairfield approved a similar request in 2004 and the Cities of Maribyrnong and Bankstown followed suit in October. “It’s all about votes for you,” Cr Sampey interjected. Cr Sean O’Reilly said the flag was a special symbol for a large part of Greater Dandenong’s community. “By this gesture we stand as
united Australians acknowledging the heritage and meaningful contribution of Vietnamese Australians to the city,” he said. The motion passed to cheering, tears, and the gallery waving hundreds of Co Vang. Among those pushing the flag initiative were Springvale Indochinese Mutual Assistance Association (SICMAA), South Eastern Melbourne Vietnamese Association Council (SEMVAC), Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria, Freedom Day Club, Dandenong RSL, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia’s Victorian education team, Indochinese Elderly Association in East Melbourne and Springvale Asian Business Association (SABA).
Award as Claudia finds her calling By CASEY NEILL
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CLAUDIA Morando-Stokoe found her calling through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The Dandenong North 18-year-old was among 75 young Victorians who were awarded the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Saturday 5 December. She was offered the chance to participate through her school, St Margaret’s in Berwick, and started tasks to complete the bronze award with a plan to stop if she didn’t enjoy it. A year of various service activities earned her the gold gong. “You do 12 months of volunteer work somewhere, which for me was at Dandenong Valley Special Development School,” she said. “You do 12 months physical recreation and I did bowling. “You do 12 months of a skill, enhancing your skills in some way. I did it with a choir.” Claudia also had to take an adventurous journey and a residential project. “You had to go somewhere on your own for five days and help out,” she said. She spent her time with a couple with three children aged under two. “The twins have had problems in the past because they were born premature,” she said. “If the lady had to go out to doctor with one, I stayed home to look after other two. I did exercises and physio with them. “It was more eye-opening for me seeing where help is needed and how much it is appreciated. “Growing up, I always knew I wanted to have a career where I would be able to help people in some way or another. “After my volunteer experience, I have realised that I really want to help
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IN BRIEF Homeless stabbing A HOMELESS man was found with life-threatening stab wounds to his back in Dandenong over the weekend. The man, aged in his forties, was found on Potter Street at about 2am on Saturday 9 January and was taken to hospital. Police are investigating the stabbing and hope to speak with anyone who may have information on the incident which may have occurred in Dandenong CBD between 11.30pm and 2am.
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Claudia Morando-Stokoe with her award. 148128 Picture: GARY SISSONS I am pursuing a career in occupational therapy.” The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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A VIETNAMESE woman with tears spilling from her eyes approaches the media table at the 14 December Greater Dandenong Council meeting. “Thank you, please pass my sincere thanks to all of them,” she says. But not everyone welcomed the decision to fly the Co Vang - the yellow and red striped Vietnamese heritage flag - alongside other community flags. In a letter to the council, the Australian Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam said that recognising the Co Vang “not only offends Vietnamese people’s selfrespect but also goes against the development tendency of Vietnam and
Australia relations, especially in the areas of trade and education”. The embassy strongly requested that the council not pass the motion to amend its flag flying policy to include the Co Vang alongside other community flags at council events, on council premises, and in council publications. Councillor Maria Sampey opposed the motion. “Why are they favoured? That’s where I’m coming from,” she said. “Other nationalities had hard lives. “Go down the path of recognising one national flag, we’re really discriminating against everyone else.” A member of the hundreds-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Not saluting this decision I STRONGLY reject the official approval of the Greater Dandenong Council of the Vietnamese flag. What implication does it have to officially recognise a country’s flag other than the national flag of that country? I may write a letter to the Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra to seek further clarification! What were the criteria used to recognise that flag? Will the same criteria apply to all other flags? Something was mentioned about a “reasonable request”. What is reasonable to the council? Who can apply? One argument was that the Vietnamese com-
munity had much suffered by coming to Australia and had much contributed to Australia. As (in my opinion) the same applies to other nations as well, will community flags from other countries also be displayed at their “cultural and important events“ e.g. Bastille Day, Independence Day, Foundation of Turkey, German Reunification Day etcetera or are those events not “cultural or important”? It was said that the flag will be displayed at “cultural and important events”. Can this please be clarified? A quick search on Google, the question “days of significance and cultural events in the world“ returned 141,000,000 results. Will the City of Greater Dandenong now inform all other nationalities within the municipality about the option to have their community flags
officially recognised and be displayed on “cultural and important events”? If at any of those questions something different will apply than to the Vietnamese flag, isn’t that then discrimination? In which order top to bottom will the flags be displayed if one or more events from different nations and community groups fall on the same date? Do flags from sporting clubs also carry the description “significant and cultural”? Gerhard Vervoorst, Dandenong.
I can show the loss of the first joint of my left thumb as a memento of the occasion. Having become slightly septic, the thumb took rather a long time to heal, but I am now thoroughly well and fitter than ever before. On my discharge from hospital I was returned for duty in our hose lines at the Heliopolis camp and I expect to return to the front on the arrival of the grooming contingent. It may not be out of place to hear record my appreciation of the nurses and doctors who are doing such good work in the hospitals in Egypt.
“I’ve been taking them for years,” he said “I am seeing a doctor about them.” Then the police prosecutor produced two type written sheets of prior convictions. The magisterial Christmas kindness showed itself. “Do you want to go to gaol for Christmas?” At any other time of the year there would have been no choice given. “I would rather not sire,” was the hopeful reply. “You see I have to see my doctor this afternoon - about my blackouts.” “Well then see that you don’t appear in the court during the rest of this week, or you will spend Christmas in goal.” But it must have been a long time since Thomas had heard the magic word “discharged” as he resumed his seat among the other defendants. He may have stayed but a kindly policeman beckoned him and told him he was free to go...
about what is going on in the world (War Weary, Dandenong Journal, 14 December). Of course she is right, we all need to live together, share together, enjoy the world together. The majority of all people all want peace and harmony on our planet, it’s just bad people spoiling it for everyone else. It is up to each of us to believe we all can make a difference, no matter what race, what beliefs we have, we are all human beings all striving for the same ideals. Peace, happiness, good health, good education and no poverty. Hopefully, one day everyone will be as one. Well written Tayla Purton. Keep caring. Kerry Wilson, Noble Park.
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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 30 December 1915 News from Dandenong Volunteers Joint letter from Warrant Officer Dixon and Sergeant Major Eric Keys to Secretary of the Patriotic League Dr Langley. Heliopolis Camp Egypt Letter from Sergeant Major Eric Keys Part 1 I am taking advantage of Dixon’s offer to add a few lines to his already lengthy epistle. Probably you have forgotten the day on which two would-be recruits, my brother and I, came to you for examination as to physical fitness, but I can well recall the trepidation with which we approached you. It was a momentous time in the life of a young man, and a great deal depended on your verdict. Luckily, ’twas a favourable one, and you can thus claim to be, indirectly, partly responsible for my presence in the land of the Pharaohs. I suppose you know that I had the honor of stopping a Turkish bullet at Gallipoli. First of all my thumb came in front of it, but only succeeded in deflecting it slightly from its course, so that it grazed my temple instead of catching me in the forehead. It was a narrow escape: just a matter of half an inch.
50 years ago 11 January 1966 The true spirit of Christmas Dandenong - It was the last week of court sittings before Christmas. Thomas, sitting placidly on the side bench at the court, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Dandenong. He looked as though he had been through the same thing many times before. The court, magistrate, the JPs, the police and all acquired the familiarity of long acquaintance, Thomas pleaded guilty. “I took a blackout” he said. Was this a new kind of potent drink?
denong’s big Australia Day parade at 1pm on Friday 26 January. At 1.30pm the procession makes its way along Clow Street into Lonsdale, Langhorne and Walker streets and onto Princes Highway, finishing at Pultney Street and the Park at 2pm. 5 years ago 17 January 2011 Wishful thinking Most New Year resolutions are laid to rest by February but when Greater Dandenong movers and shakers have an idea it is bound to become a reality. John Bennie, CEO City of Greater Dandenong “There are many perceptions of Greater Dandenong but too few to date recognise the significant steps taken and quality outcomes that are rapidly materialising - a Greater Dandenong that is an increasingly popular place to live, visit and do business within. “In 2011, I want consolidation and respect - consolidation of growth, development and renewal of our city. Continuation of the emergence of a modern and culturally diverse city, respect for our city and its role.” - Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society
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POLICE are investigating a suspicious fire at Dandenong Primary School which caused extensive damage to the school’s hall. CFA crews were called to the Foster Street school at 4pm on Sunday 3 January and police arrived at 4.20pm. Senior Constable Jamin Middleton from the Dandenong CIU said arson is suspected. A spokesman from the Department of Education said the fire damaged parts of the school’s hall, kitchen and PE storage areas. “The fire did not impact any classrooms or cause any structural damage so it will not delay the return of students to school in 2016,” he said. Sen Const Middleton said the fire spread into the roof cavity and burned through the length of the multi-purpose hall. The incident was made safe by 5.30pm and police launched an investigation.
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and will undertake maintenance on those not up to standard, which will see fewer carriages available and some services replaced with buses. It is understood that about a quarter of the VLocity fleet has been taken off the rails for repair. In a statement released on Thursday 14 January, V/Line said it is working “closely” with Bombardier to schedule the required maintenance so that carriages can be returned to the service “as soon as possible”. “V/Line, Bombardier and an independent expert from the Institute
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SPRINGVALE traders fought to stop Greater Dandenong Council from introducing parking meters to the suburb’s business district. Springvale Asian Business Association (SABA) spokesman Stan Chang labelled them a revenueraiser and said shoppers could desert Springvale for similar retail strips in Clayton and Glen Waverley. Then-Mayor Sean O’Reilly said the $1.20-an-hour meters would
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drive motorists into the under-utilised No.8 car park and decongest street parking. But councillor Roz Blades said the move could destroy the district. “You stick a parking meter in somewhere and it takes the heart out of it,” she said. In August Cr Youhorn Chea said Cr O’Reilly and Cr Loi Truong could lose the “ethnic vote” and their seats
over their support for the meters, and said other pro-meter councillors Peter Brown, Maria Sampey and John Kelly could also lose votes. In November, vandals attacked the meters with a blunt object days after they were installed. Mayor Heang Tak said funds raised by the meters for improving the shopping district would be diverted to pay for the estimated $18,000 in repairs.
– Councillor Jim Memeti sparked cries of racism from his colleagues in August with this comment during debate about selling land in Springvale to Islamic School Minaret College.
“It will not be long before we have a dead body to deal with.” – Councillor Peter Brown issued this warning to council officers and councillors in June in an email about the nearly-completed Ross Reserve Skate Park in Noble Park.
SABA founder Hoang Tran, councillor Youhorn Chea and SABA president Daniel Cheng with a petition against parking meters. 141193
Money move principal retires CHANDLER Primary School principal Peter Paul retired in December after half a century in education. Earlier in the year, Mr Paul was implicated in corruption claims at the Independent Broad-based AntiCorruption Commission (IBAC) hearing. He denied any wrongdoing. Also in December, the State Government confirmed it would sell the former Maralinga Primary School site after it was vacated earlier in the year. Chandler Park and Maralinga merged six years ago but had continued to operate from separate campuses, waiting for funding to upgrade Chandler Park to accommodate all students. Mr Paul made the decision to close Maralinga before the 2015 school year and bring all classes to Chandler Park in the hope that the State Government would sell the Maralinga site and the proceeds would fund the upgrade. His lobbying secured $500,000 in funding for design and planning works. But his efforts were tarnished in April at Operation Ord hearings at IBAC.
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“FIGHTING is like living,” said Dandenong’s supremely-skilled Prince of Persia. Yaser Zomorodi, who arrived by boat two years ago, learnt the motto from renowned Kung Fu Sanda coach Freidon Maliki in his Iranian homeland. “If you want to be successful in your life and in your fighting, you have to be relaxed. Your mind is clear,” Yaser said. Yaser, 33, shuffles his limber, buffed shoulders several times into a fighting pose at Dandenong-based Lifestyle Martial Arts club. “You have to be like this,” he says. In echoes of the case of aspiring Test cricketer and former asylum seeker Fawad Ahmed, Yaser is seeking to win citizenship and gold for Australia. There is little doubt he has the talent and grunt to represent Australia at the upcoming Kung Fu Wushu World Games in Indonesia. Last month he comfortably swept, wrestled and kicked his way to a national Wushu Sanda title, dumping an Australian champion onto the mat time after time. Yaser has also beaten all rivals in Sanda-mad Iran to be crowned fivetimes national champion. To him, the potentially treacherous five-day boat trip from Indonesia to Christmas Island in 2013 was not much of a worry. Even three anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions have barely slowed him down. His Kryptonite is his non-citizen status – which causes him to be ineligible for the Australian national team. Yaser is one of 30,000 asylum seekers on a bridging visa in Australia.
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Players moved to other clubs or retired; the clubhouse and greens were set to be demolished by Greater Dandenong Council. The seed of destruction was a nearby historic Algerian oak whose roots had withered the greens and rendered them an unplayable turn-off to potential members. A lack of parking and disabled toilets were other hindrances. In 2014 Greater Dandenong Council rejected overtures to install a synthetic green that might have saved the club.
The council was prepared to split 50:50 the cost of the proposed green, estimated from $250,000 to “well over” $400,000. However, the club could not afford to contribute its share. Under the council’s 2007 Dandenong Park masterplan, it was proposed to relocate the bowls club and nearby croquet club and kindergarten to make an open space and protect the oak. It stated the bowls and croquet clubs were a “choke point“ that narrowed views and constrained movement to the park’s southern end.
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2015 – YEAR THAT WAS QUOTES OF THE YEAR “How you going?” – An accused brightly addresses a judge at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court.
“Are you talking to me?” - The judge curtly replies to the accused.
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Super Event, which is set to stop traffic on 17 May. Bombardier also made manufacturing news with the State Government’s $274 million order for 20 E-Class Trams and a $257 million order for 21 VLocity carriages. It also launched the Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to foster collaboration on technology development.
“I’ve got someone (else) who can speak for me.” – The accused’s stammering response, as he passes on his advocacy to his support worker sitting behind him.
“Yes, they can be dangerous. Yes, they can be violent. Somewhere in there is a human being.” – Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius tells a Springvale drug forum the community needs to reach out to, rather than vilify ice users. Ventura Bus Lines CEO David Willersdorf, Premier Daniel Andrews, Jill Walsh, Cablex managing director Michael Zimmer and Bombardier Transportation’s Rene Lalande were in harmony over their hopes for manufacturing. 146774
Councillor was on the warpath THE Paperbark Ward representative was particularly outspoken last year. Peter Brown had safety on his mind, calling for safety fencing between a Dandenong South playground and a floodway that claimed a young boy’s life in 2014. A last-minute safety audit indefinitely delayed the $1 million cutting-edge Ross Reserve Skate Park in Noble Park after Cr Brown spoke out about the “massive” drop into the skate bowl. Frustrated skaters vented on social media, creating ‘Grumpy old guy’ memes featuring his image. He celebrated 45 years in teaching – a career he took up to avoid being sent to fight in the Vietnam War. Cr Brown slammed the $17,500 price tag for temporary metre-high white letters that spelled out Harmony Square in the newly-named Dandenong space. He described the art installation planted in the lawn as “ugly as sin” and “the work of bogans”. But he saved his most controversial comments for last. He alleged that fellow councillor Youhorn Chea had received “substantial gifts of cash” from Springvale Asian Business Association (SABA) committee members that he had failed to declare. Councillor Chea denied the allegations. He also submitted documents to the local government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate regarding Cr Heang Tak.
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THE Journal’s Gary Sissons captured the new Springvale Asian Gateway lighting up Buckingham Avenue in the 13 April edition. 137381
ROTARIANS came to the rescue of a volunteer-run Sudanese youth team in Dandenong, donating balls and nets. Paul Jambi, 17 months, eagerly put the new balls through their Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS paces on the 2 November Journal page one. 145888
SCHNITZEL von krumm with a very low tum cosying up to new Jersey cow friend Claire at the Dandenong Show appeared on the Dandenong Journal s front page on 16 Picture: ROB CAREW November. 146924 NOBLE Park Primary School student Mohammad was devastated after chook thieves twice targeted the school s coop. His distraught appearance on the 23 March Journal helped the school to replace the chickens and reinforce its hen house. 136211 Picture: GARY SISSONS
KAI put the new Ross Reserve Skate Park in Noble Park through its paces ahead of the summer school holidays. His board skills placed him on page one of the Journal on 7 December. 147810
DANDENONG’S Leroy and Carlo Polchiangdee delved into Batmania armed with torches and wonder at last year s Nocturnal arts event, and graced the Journal s 13 July cover. 141161
BROTHERS-in-law Brendan D Amelio and Bert Glinka quit their professional day jobs to take over the traditional Polish deli Uncle s Smallgoods in Dandenong. They shared their story in the 2 March Eat Local, Dine Global column. 135075 Picture: GARY SISSONS
KEYSBOROUGH’S Mark Capper stomped his way up and down more than 7000 stairs at the MCG on Sunday 5 July to help educate underprivileged children in Papua New Guinea. The Journal gave his fund-raising a leg-up on 22 June. 140252 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
DANDENONG 87-year-old Frank Nicholls regularly takes to the stage with the Nordan Variety Artistes and appeared with them on the Dandenong Journal front page on 9 February. 130132
ALEX Woller last year proved he was well and truly on the right track, picking up two apprenticeship awards in two months one through Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce and the other through Chisholm Institute. The 20-year-old was pictured working on a train roof at his Dandenong South employer Actco-Pickering Metal Industries on the Journal s 4 May front page. 137983
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Last days of desperation MANY people were shaken by the depths of Khodayar Amini’s despair as he horrifically burnt himself to death in a Dandenong park on 18 October. A shocked Hazara community held a moving service for the 30-year-old Afghan asylum seeker at an ashen, makeshift shrine in Robert Booth Reserve six days later. Speakers blamed the Federal Government’s vicious policies against asylum seekers for driving Amini to suicide.
But others also wondered how Amini slipped through the net of the tight-knit Hazara community and refugee support network. Many of the 200 mourners did not know of him except through his desperate writings released posthumously. He had no family and friends in Dandenong, having just fled from New South Wales after being charged over an alleged threatening phone call. Days before his demise, he
was possibly living in a car or even in bushes in Dandenong. After spending three years in detention centres, the bridgingvisa holder was reportedly terrified of being re-detained and forcibly deported to probable death. A day before Amini died, he told refugee advocates: “My crime was that I was a refugee. Every human being has the right to live. Living shouldn’t (be) a crime anymore.”
Mourners leave candles and flowers around a photo of Khodayar Amini. 145947
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ISSUES surrounding the suburb’s booming population kept Keysborough South in the news throughout 2015. More than 600 desperate residents petitioned for the State Government to urgently build a long-awaited primary school. Greater Dandenong Council investigated spending up to $6 million on buying land for a school. It also allocated $3 million towards acquiring land for a sorely-needed community centre in its 2015-16 budget. Waiting for a bus isn’t usually a years-long task, but the
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This neat and tidy four bedroom home is sitting on a huge 1,580m2 in the ever so popular Rosewood Downs Estate. This block can be split into two 790m2 blocks (STCA). With three living areas, walk in robe and full ensuite to the master bedroom, built in robes to the remaining bedrooms and lock up garage and carport. Extras include kitchen with breakfast bar, gas hot plates, electric wall oven and dishwasher, ducted heating and vacuum, open fire place and floorboards throughout. All year entertaining is achievable with the undercover entertaining area accompanied by the outdoor spa. WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU AN OPPORTUNITY, GRAB IT!
This stunning four bedroom family home is located in one of the finest pockets of Dandenong North and is jam packed with entertainment! If the brick open fire place isn’t enough you are spoiled with ducted heating, evaporative cooling, huge rumpus with built-in bar, corner spa to the full ensuite and dishwasher. Mirrored robes, hardwood floors and dado paneling along with a brick feature wall really emphasizes that homely feel. A gorgeous in ground pool, spa and eight person sauna together with a huge undercover outdoor entertaining area will make you the envy of your family and friends. WILL YOU BE THE TALK OF THE FAMILY THIS SUMMER?
Narre Warren North
Dandenong
FOr Sale: $800,000 plus OPeN: By appointment
45 MeMOrial drive
SEMI RURAL - 5 MINUTES TO WESTFIELD!
A well constructed circa late 1960’s brick veneer home set on approximately 650m2 of gently rising land. Set behind enormous Oak trees and surrounded by quality homes on larger sites. The vista from the dining area and formal lounge room is truly tranquil. The elevated home also comprises three bedrooms, family room of 4.5m x 5.5m (approx) and rear verandah – sunroom. There is a single garage under roofline and a garage sized steel workshop. Extras include water tanks, hydronic heating, automated awnings, split system air conditioning, hardwood floors and alarm system. Lots of storage space under. A truly rare opportunity to secure a slice of country life close to all facilities. BEAT SUBURBIA!
FOr Sale: $670,000 to $700,000 OPeN: By appointment
8 Orgill Street
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!
Walk to schools, parks, railway station and city centre in minutes! This fabulous site of approximately 414m2 accommodates a period style two bedroom timber home currently leased on a monthly tenancy. Ideal home site or redevelop (STCA). One of the better central locations in Dandenong’s ‘Golden Mile’. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!
FOr Sale: $480,000 to $520,000 OPeN: Wed 5:00pm to 5:20pm & Sat 12:20pm to 12:40pm
FOr Sale: $350,000 to $370,000 OPeN: tues 3:40pm to 4:00pm & Sat 10:40 to 11:00am
Doveton
Dandenong
35 laurel aveNue
BARGAIN BEAUTY!
Get on the property market merry-go-round today. This solid two bedroom home on a cottage block features fully renovated bathroom and kitchen and large outdoor living area with views across parkland. It includes gas ducted heating, has all new aluminium windows and has been re-wired and plumbed. Be a winner!Located minutes walk to bus stops, Schools and park and a short drive to the Dandenong CBD. A GREAT STARTER!
FOr Sale: $260,000 plus OPeN: tues 4:10pm to 4:30pm & Sat 11:20am to 11:40am
Dandenong
11/116 Princes Highway
4/26 Hammond road
TOP APARTMENT!
INVESTMENT WITH TOP RETURN!
Very neat ground floor flat featuring two double bedrooms with robes, large separate lounge room and separate kitchen/meals area with emprite gloss cupboards and sliding door to outdoor sitting area. Currently leased to excellent tenants for $250.00 per week. Private carspace. INVEST NOW!
The rear unit of a small complex of four, this two bedroom unit represents excellent value. Features renovated kitchen, gas appliances, floating timber floors and spacious layout. Aluminium security shutters and carport completes the package. Currently let to and excellent Tenant paying $275.00 per week. WALK TO STATION!
FOr Sale: $230,000 to $245,000 OPeN: Sat 10:20am-10:40am
FOr Sale: $235,000 plus OPeN: By appointment
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5/9-11 Weller Street
10/9-11 Weller Street
This well presented two bedroom, two storey flat will make a perfect investment or first home. Gas cooking, split system A/C and lovely carpets. This property is ready to be moved in to or leave the current tenants who would be more than happy to stay. Located in Dandenong’s CBD, this property will not last long.
FOr Sale: $220,000 plus OPeN: tue 3:00-3:20pm & Sat 10:00-10:20am
Two bedroom apartment located close to everything including parks, shops, transport and school. Includes covered garage, built in robes, two balconies and a split system air conditioner with a bright sunny outlook. Ideally priced, as carpets need replacing and a good paint throughout will make a huge difference.
FOr Sale: $200,000 to $220,000 OPeN: tue 3:00-3:20pm & Sat 10:00-10:20am
2/21 Potter Street
13/38 King Street
Freshly painted two bedroom flat with built in robes and central bathroom. The lounge room has plenty of space and the kitchen has been re-tiled with new bench tops installed. With gas cooking and heating, this is an ideal property to add to your portfolio. CENTRAL LOCATION IS THE KEY!
FOr Sale: $210,000 to $230,000 OPeN: tue 3:30-3:50pm & Sat 10:40-11:00am
This almost new property is surely one of the best in town! The bright sunny North facing balcony is large and has sweeping views over the city and towards the Dandenong Ranges. NRAS approval is current which provides a massive return of approximately 6.7% per annum with rent and Government rebate.
FOr Sale: $335,000 plus OPeN: Sat 11:40am-12:00pm 1211201
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KEYSBOROUGH 4 Stanford Avenue
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SPRINGVALE SOUTH 4/12-18 Harold Road
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Spectacular family home of grand proportions
Private Sale: $870,000+ Inspect: Wed 6:00 - 6:30pm Sat 11:00 - 11:30am
Calling all buyers, downsizer or investor!!!
Private Sale: $360,000+ Inspect: Saturday 10:00am - 10:30am Photo Id Require
Presenting a stunning irst impression and located in a prestigious and highly sought after neighbourhood, this magniicent family home of 38 squares positioned on a sizeable allotment of 635m2 (approx.) presents the perfect loor plan for entertaining. On offer here are 4 bedrooms, including 2 master bedrooms with full ensuites and walk-in robes, plus double remote controlled garage with rear access, via roller doors, to park a further vehicle or trailer. This attractive and impeccably maintained property with its lush lawns and professionally landscaped tropical backyard complete with undercover entertaining area, in-ground ishpond and footbridge ticks all the boxes for growing Varun Ahuja Corey (Khoi) Le families looking to relocate to a tranquil environment in 0404 954 492 0417 311 491 which to relax and unwind.
Low maintenance living at its best! This unit is sure to impress with internal features including 2 large sized bedrooms with built in robes, spacious living area, wall to wall plush carpets, tiled kitchen and dining with plenty of cupboard space and ducted heating throughout. Externally you will ind a generously sized courtyard, manicured gardens, lock up garage and shed with extra double allocated car space. In addition, there is a communal BBQ and children playing area. Currently tenanted for $1368.75 per calendar month Lease expire 19/08/2016. Located within walking distance to Mackay Shopping Centre, various schools and transport services, this unit presents a perfect opportunity for small families, irst home buyers and astute investors.
Ozan Kanbur Corey (Khoi) Le 0403 644 379 0417 311 491
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Golden Opportunity – Huge Land in Springvale Central!
Private Sale: $790,000+ Inspect: Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm Photo ID Required
Brand new generously proportioned double-storey townhouses
Private Sale: $450,000+ Inspect: Contact Agent Photo ID Required
This charming 5 bedroom/1 bathroom home, on a huge 650m2 block with well designed and easy to maintain gardens, is an excellent opportunity to purchase in a highly desirable neighbourhood and take advantage of the excellent amenities nearby. There is plenty of off-street parking available with a carport as well as an extensive driveway leading to this lovely home. Freshly painted, neatly presented with bright and airy living and bedrooms. Extra feature are ceiling fans and carpet throughout, a functional kitchen and a conveniently positioned tiled bathroom. Great rental income and currently tenanted to an excellent long-term tenant of for $1580 per month.
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Conveniently positioned with easy access to primary and secondary schools, public transport, major highways and freeways, golf clubs and parks, an added beneit is that Monash University Clayton Campus is also only a short drive away. Located nearby are various restaurants, including the popular Highways international bistro, as well as retail therapy at Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, Brandon Park Shopping Centre and Springvale Central.
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The owners of this impeccable 10 acre (4.02 ha) botanical garden and subdividable property have created a timeless wonderland. New owners have the opportunity to create a lifestyle second to none and the envy of all who know this amazing botanic masterpiece. If you are seeking a new lifestyle, this is a sea-tree change all in one. Only an hour and a half from the most liveable city in the world and a very short drive to the rolling hills of Southern Gippsland, the rugged beauty of the Bass Coast, and proximity to Wonthaggi and Inverloch, your lifestyle wonderland awaits you at a “must sell price”.
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Inspection by appointment only. Auction: Sunday 24th January 2016 60 Desmond Road Wattle Bank LJ Hooker Wonthaggi 32 Mc Bride Ave, Wonthaggi 3995 wonthaggi.ljhooker.com.au Contact: Hans Rubens 0409 796 216
Offering: •A40sqtimelessfullyfencedhomeon10latacres •5bedrooms/3bathrooms/study/library/billiardroom/qualityoak kitchen and modern appliances •4cargarageandworkshop •Functioncentre •Manicuredgardenswithyourownlittlelake.(gardenfeeddam) •Tenniscourt
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MALLACOOTA LODGE This iconic Warragul home Circa 1930’s boasts a fascinating Architectural style & history. Comprising 3 separate bedrooms (main with ensuite), two large living areas, formal dining room each with their own unique fire place, modern timber kitchen & so much more. Beautifully manicured gardens of mature European trees & shrubs stretch across the 1393m2 two-title allotment. The outdoor covered alfresco is secluded in the rear yard, there is secure garaging for 3 cars plus a cellar/workshop. Utilising the rear lane access the home is located only a short approx. 500m walk into Warragul’s bustling CBD, nearby local schools & spectacular parks & walking tracks. Undeniably enviable from every angle, “Mallacoota Lodge” is unquestionably one of Warragul’s most unique and iconic residences which has not been offered for sale in over 20 years and now awaits your inspection. Auction: Saturday 20th February 11:00 am Terms: 10% deposit, balance in 30/60/90 days Inspect: Friday 22nd January 5.15-6.00 (ID Req) Contact: Peter Clark 0418 599 432
33 Smith Street Warragul
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Noble Park 64 Nance Street
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Perfect family home! 537sqm!
For Sale
Set on 537m2, this brick family home features: 3 large bedrooms with BIR, ducted heating, air conditioning in lounge and a central bathroom. Guests are welcomed by a formal lounge, polished floor boards throughout and updated kitchen with gas cooking. Outside boasts a spacious verandah, overlooking the huge backyard, perfect for entertaining the family and guests! Strategically positioned close to everything!
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30 Cheviot Road Keysborough
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DISPLAY HOME PRESENTATION
Close to schools, transport & freeway access, this well presented home represents fantastic value in this area. Offers spacious lounge with RC air conditioning, family size kitchen/meals area with lots of cupboards & including WO, gas HP & dishwasher, BIR’s to all bedrooms plus full ensuite to master. Other features include ducted heating, polished loors, garage plus double carport. Currently let but possession is available.
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Sat 6th Feb at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $460,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 12-12.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
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Absolutely immaculate 4 br BV in a prime location, close to schools, transport & Parkmore shopping centre. Terriic loorplan offers generous sized lounge with formal dining, cupboard packed timber kitchen including as new WO, HP & DW, adjacent family room offers 2nd living area & opens to a covered tiled patio. Featuring a neutral decore, this home also includes quality carpets, drapes, d/ heating & RC a/c. Externally there is a huge brick garage with workshop + a 2nd garage (ideal for tradesman or handyman). Manicured private rear garden with a iltered ish pond is also a great place to relax.
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Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 6th Feb at 2pm 10% dep - bal 60 days $650,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
Auction Terms Price Inspect
Sat 13th Feb at 12pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $490,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 11.30-12.00pm Nigel Raymond 0425 721 593
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3 Ash Grove Dandenong Central
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LIVE IN OR RE-DEVELOP
Ideal for investment or to live in, this spacious 1st loor apartment with only 8 on the block comprises spacious lounge opening to a balcony, separate kitchen with meals area, 2 double bedrooms with double BIR’s. Ducted heating & ceiling fans for year round comfort. Tiled bathroom with laundry facilities & separate toilet. Needs some cosmetic work but excellent potential here. Sell the car, walk to all facilities & bus at door stop. Don’t miss this!
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Sat 13th Feb at 11am 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $180,000+ Saturday 11-11.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303
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Comfortable 3 bed home on approx. 600m2 lot in this central location close to all facilities. Offers spacious lounge & dining, separate kitchen/meals & 2 bathrooms. Zone Res Growth this site has potential for dual occupancy (STP) or demolish & re-develop. Walk to schools, hospital, market & Plaza. Don’t miss this!
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1165 Stud Rd Rowville (Near Crn Wellington Rd) LUXURY LIVING WITHOUT COMPROMISE
IMMACULATE RENOVATED UNIT Recent renovated this 2 bed villa presents like new. Offers spacious lounge with solid wood heater & RC split air conditioning, new quality kitchen with gas cooking & DW. Neutral decore & including polished loorboards throughout. Externally there is a decked area, private garden & single garage. Convenient location close to schools, bus & local parks.
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 13th Feb at 1pm 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $300,000+ Saturday 12.30-1.00pm Nigel Raymond 0425 721 593
Beautifully designed, you’ll be spoilt for choice with a selection of 30 apartments & 8 executive town homes in this boutique development. - Buy now & secure stamp duty savings up to $21,000(subject to value). - 1 year 5% rental guarantee OR a $5,000 furniture package. - Your choice of colour tones - Enjoy sweeping views from the rooftop terrace - Quality kitchens with stone benchtops & S/S Bosch appliances.
Private Price Inspect Agent
$350,000+ Saturday 1-1.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
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Price Guide $715,000+ Inspect 23rd Jan 1:00pm
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SPRINGVALE 26 MCKIRDY STREET
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Vendor Says Sell! This is excellent buying so be quick or risk missing out. Absolute brilliant location, prized residential area. Walking distance to Spring Park primary school, Springvale Plaza & Aldi Shopping. Quick access to Springvale central, railway station, and all other amenities. Offering: 3 good size bedrooms, separate living area, kitchen and everyday meals area, central bathroom, lock up garage and single bungalow at the rear.
Exceptional Family home in the Perfect Position! Step inside this four bedroom family home in a prime pocket of Springvale and know that it’s the perfect choice. Set on a block size of 528m2 (approx.), you can walk to Springvale Central, the shops, Killester College, doctor’s surgeries, the parks – it’s all at your doorstep.
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Saturday 13th February at 12:30pm Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance: 60/90 Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Lee Phuong 0402 660 880 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000
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Tuesday 2nd February 2016 at 5pm unless sold prior $640,000+ Thurs 5:30 - 6pm & Sat 12 -12:30pm Photo ID required Phong Ho 0432 031 601 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000
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This unique, state-of-the-art boarding house featuring 9 self-contained studios each with 1 bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom and some with a courtyard. Features include ducted heating, split system cooling, built-in-robes, common entertainment area, common kitchen and meals area, common laundry, storage areas and 4 car parking spaces. Brilliantly located only a short walk to Yarraman Station, Eastlink and shops, this is appealing for investor’s who are looking for a solid income! METHOD PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT
Saturday 6th February 2016 at 11:30am Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 30 Days. Sat 10:00 - 10:30am Photo ID required Belinda Robbie 0414 335 696 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000
NOBLE PARK 390 Princes Highway 8710 0000 | KEYSBOROUGH 1/ 320 Cheltenham Road 8769 1888 PROUDLY SERVICING: Springvale • Endeavour Hills • Dingley • Waterways
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Hall & Partners NOBLE PARK NORTH 8 Rainsford Drive AUCTION
DANDENONG NORTH 5 Elms Court SHORT WALK TO WAVERLEY GARDENS SHOPPING CENTRE! A wonderful home on a great land size approx. 624m2 has a carport with ample parking for another 2-3 cars and a pergola for entertainment. Recently installed new carpets and is recently painted. 3 spacious bedrooms- master with ensuite, large living area and a secure rear yard will impress any family. Situated in a quiet location close to schools and transport and a short walk to Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre. A great opportunity to secure a beautiful home for you and your family.
BUILT TO IMPRESS Every luxury-lover deserves a home such as this design. A great block size of 600m2 (approx.) this amazing family home is the one you’ve been searching for. • 3 Bedrooms with built in robes • Separate shower and toilet • Stunning loorboards and tiles throughout • Ducted heating • Up to date kitchen with gas cooking, dishwasher and stainless steel appliances • 2 living areas • Plenty of storage • Roller shutters • Remote double tandem garage • Shed veggie gardens • Pizza oven • In ground pool
Auction: Saturday 30th January at 11am Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 722
Auction: Saturday 30th January at 1pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 722
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ENDEAVOUR HILLS 27 Skye Crescent THIS IS THE LIFE! It won’t be easy to click out of holiday mode in this stylishly contemporary residence for the modern pleasure-seeker. Cool, calm and sophisticated with a tasteful edge, this functional home is delighted with light and comfort. 3 bedrooms with build in robes, large living area, stylish kitchen with gas cooking plus dishwasher, downstairs powder room and remote garage. Comfort is assured with ducted heating and evaporative cooling. An amazing outdoor area with pergola and outside blinds plus an amazing spa is perfect for style of entertainment.
CALLING ALL INVESTORS! If you are looking for a great investment property with a fantastic return, you can’t go wrong with this one. Featuring three spacious bedrooms all with built in robes, a two way family bathroom, Large family/Dining and kitchen and a separate lounge, and a huge covered pergola out back. Close to schools ,shopping centre, Doctors and Public Transport Set on 728 sqmt block possible room for future subdivision (STCA) Currently Tenanted for $390 per week . until October 2016.
Auction: Saturday 30th January at 3pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 722
For Sale: $430,000 Plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Geraldine Kyte 0401 377 676
ENDEAVOUR HILLS 7 Viminalis Court
ENDEAVOUR HILLS 10 Anderson Court THIS ONE TICKS ALL THE BOXES; POSITION, QUALITY & SIZE! Over 800m2 of land in elevated court position providing fantastic views and secured environment for your family to grow.This is complemented with four bed residence that has gone through a major make over! Brand new light filled kitchen with SS Appliances, 2 luxurious bathrooms (main with spa), new quality floor coverings, modern décor, ducted heating & split system for comfort. 3 Bedrooms with BIR and 2 with students study-corners, master bed with full ensuite. And there’s so much room to entertain in a huge pergola with decking plus the man’s zone on the other side with high clearance remote carport and giant 12 x 4 garage/ workshop.
FABULOUS ENTERTAINER Upstairs, this great home features 3 spacious bedrooms, Master with full Ensuite, plus family bathroom, Large kitchen/Dining, and separate lounge with built in TV leading out to a covered deck and huge manicured and landscaped backyard perfect for entertaining all the friends and family. Downstairs you will find a large Rumpus room and an additional bedroom with WIR, and plenty of room to install another Ensuite. Ducted Heating and Evaporative Air Conditioning on a 664 sqmt block with heaps of storage and plenty of off street parking, makes this home perfect for family living. Nestled amongst quality homes in a quiet court in a great part of Endeavour Hills close to Shopping Centre and schools.
For Sale: $530,000 Plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973
For Sale: $550,000 Plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Geraldine Kyte 0401 377 676
ENDEAVOUR HILLS 15 Heywood Grove
DANDENONG NORTH 50 Downard Crescent PRESENTATION – POSITION – PRICE!!! The native garden with water feature will greet you! Step inside, there is home that has been tastefully decorated. Starting with the colour scheme, ambience and lighting.This 4 Bedroom Home includes: • Main bedroom with ensuite, WIR & Full length mirrors,Three bedrooms located at the rear. Spacious lounge, dining and family area, Modern kitchen adjacent to family area that incorporates a long bench - Ideal for those chats sitting on stools.Floating floors that are very low maintenance. Under cover patio - suits the entertainer in you. Located on a corner with potential development. Close to all amenities including schools, buses, freeway and the shopping centre. For Sale: $500,000 Plus Inspect: Wednesday 5-5:30pm Saturday 1-1:30pm Contact: Gavin Andrews 0407 779 232
GREAT HOME, GREAT SPOT This beautifully presented home has all the bells and whistles and is in a very desirable location and across the road from the park. Features good sized living areas, kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, family/meals area, 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, renovated bathroom, huge covered outdoor area with new spa and overlooks manicured rear gardens with a good sized garden shed. All of this within handy access to the Monash and Eastlink Freeways, schools and public transport.
For Sale: Contact Agent Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adrian Hall 0417 123 820 1213430
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AFFORDABLE BEACHSIDE GEM BUYERS will have to hurry to secure a slice of the affordable beachfront lifestyle on offer at Phillip Island’s Woolamai House with the upcoming final release of 22 allotments in stage two. Blocks starting from as little as $225,000 are located just steps from the pristine beach of Cape Woolamai and buyers have been eager to secure what is one of the most affordable and, until now, best kept Victorian coastal secrets. The project’s final stage will comprise only 22 lots where buyers can enjoy the same benefits afforded by the multimillion-dollar lifestyle in the likes of Portsea, Sorrento and Torquay for just a fraction of the cost. Woolamai House will host a fun day
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THE teenage girl is beamed live into Dan- and reflects on the parade denong Magistrates’ Court to talk of anger, denial about the and despair which confront magistrates in havoc wreaked on her family by her father’s their daily work. explosive temper. We reflect on the Challenge Family She should be home studying for Viothe VCE lence project, a collaboration exam that awaits her the next day. between men across Greater Dandenong, Casey Instead, she is describing the emotional and Cardinia, which wound up earlier this and physical violence that punctuates year due do- to a lack of government funding, mestic life for her, her mother and and sibling. to police and welfare services about speak what it Whether her father is found guilty or not, is like on the family violence front line. the girl and her family are living in a prison We think shining a light on this once as harmful, restrictive and frightening taas the boo subject can only help foster real thing. understanding and action and help rid our communities This week the Journal once again joins of this cruel and destructive scourge. the chorus of voices calling for an end to Readers who want to stand up and family violence. show their support for the White Ribbon campaign This special edition, published to coincide can join the third annual Walk Against with White Ribbon day on 25 November, ily Violence in Dandenong on Tuesday. Famhighlights the harrowing stories of victims Full details page 8.
ALMOST 25,000 students across Greater Dandenong started the new school year last week. and About 1200 Preps, 900 Year 7s 1000 Year 12s began class at the municipality’s government schools. Chandler Park Primary School into welcomed 65 Preps who’ll ease their schooling with four-day weeks during February.
and in to resolve the issue of Maralinga to any of us if it was in the budget fund the work. dent that the half a million dollars will 2017, 2018 or something of that nature.” “My commitment is to keep workbe in the first budget”. Mr Pakula said Maralinga’s closure ing with Peter and the school com“We’ve got a budget coming up in should speed up the process. munity to advocate tirelessly for those May and without flagging the detail work “That was making it more difficult funds to be released so that this of the budget - which is very closely campus to be disposed of and can be concluded.” guarded by the treasurer as people for that Chandler Park Primary School will Paul said. the money to be freed up to complete would understand,” he said. welcome new families to the campus this school,” he said. “Seeing it become a reality will be that this school can the works at after think don’t entertainment “I and for barbecue and a kids with the impedia wonderful thing for “There should now be no wait. school tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. the community and for the staff here.” ment to the department proceeding “I don’t think it would be acceptable Mr Pakula said he was “very confi-
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“FIGHTING is like living,” said Dandenong’s supremely-skilled Prince of Persia. Yaser Zomorodi, who arrived by boat two years ago, learnt the motto from renowned Kung Fu Sanda coach Freidon Maliki in his Iranian homeland. “If you want to be successful in your life and in your fighting, you have to be relaxed. Your mind is clear,” Yaser said. Yaser, 33, shuffles his limber, buffed shoulders several times into a fighting pose at Dandenong-based Lifestyle Martial Arts club. “You have to be like this,” he says. In echoes of the case of aspiring Test cricketer and former asylum seeker Fawad Ahmed, Yaser is seeking to win citizenship and gold for Australia. There is little doubt he has the talent and grunt to represent Australia at the upcoming Kung Fu Wushu World Games in Indonesia. Last month he comfortably swept, wrestled and kicked his way to a national Wushu Sanda title, dumping an Australian champion onto the mat time after time. Yaser has also beaten all rivals in Sanda-mad Iran to be crowned five- Yaser Zomorodi is primed to win gold for The Harmony times national champion. Australia. 139368 at the civic Square sign Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS To him, the potentially treacherHe does not have Picture: centre. 141184 Asylum-seeker settlement service ous five-day boat trip from Indonesia lives on an allowancework rights and By CASEY two years will be Yaser’s last chance.” (Digitally GARY SISSONS that’s less than AMES connected NEILLYaser’s eration could support to Christmas Island in 2013 was not the dole. Yaser to the club altered image) bid, One of his nine-year-old students pending A GREATER soon after he joined his brother Saber much of a worry. proof of his achievements, received raves about Yaser as a coach, as the cross-checks For the dream of a better life, he left in Dandenong Dandenong has slammed a positive two years ago. with immigration Even three anterior cruciate liga- Iran where councillor public response. the $17,500 auman who taught him how to throw thoritiestemporary “If it was his fame led him to be sinYaser describes the club – which is people. and a formal ment reconstructions have barely gled price tag a one-off legal applicametre-high “abominatio for you’d say out by police and for 10 months supporting for a few tion. that spell out slowed him down. his bid for citizenship – as Harmony white letters he said. that price was quite weeks public space”n of what is a extra military service. And how not to quit. beautiful Square his family. high,” Evennewly-nam appearing. with the federation’s His Kryptonite is his non-citizen ed Dandenong backing, in the but also promoting “They’ll But Cr O’Reilly He’s a popular juniors’ coach at Sanda – a combination of boxing, Yaser’s fate Councillor space. status – which causes him to be inelibe used The dependsPeter on the Departwhole community it as a place said Lifestyle Martial Arts club, which en- Corles club’s team manager Sarah kickboxing and stand-up wrestling Brown described sions. For the numberfor special occa- the signage was art installation gible for the Australian national team. for the – ment oftheImmigration said part of the approving Border Pro,” he said. intend to choose the homelessne of uses trenched itself as Australia’s top Sanda Australia, if Yaser didn’t fight for is madly popular in parts of Asia, par- tection.last Tuesday andplanted On the Journal’s process to civic ss, it would be a wasted medal ticularly Yaser is one of 30,000 asylum seek- club as “ugly as in the lawn think that get out of the letters, that we Brad Woodford family violence,families affected work of bogans”. Facebook with 12 gold and four silver med- opportunity. “Councillor square name. in Iran and China. price is too sin” and “the I ers on a bridging visa in Australia. “It can take page, five weeks in some s were briefed said the high at all. don’t successful crime, children by striking and cas“I think it’s als at last month’s national titles. Kung Fu Wushu Australia presi- es,” Mr Missingham He said it sign was ing to school hungry that name impressive “The World Games over the next an the was said. effective would troducing nice touch also a ey because up and dent Walt Missingham said the fedetcetera? goand be way of in- in large letters in our new Grow “Itafter it would waste of moncan take years.” the civic presented opment. to a spectacular added a do,” do the job you were said. “I’ve checked name. be dismantled new develsquare,” he six to she said. elected to well. 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AROLD Tulloch and George Hol- return to their jobs ford were used to having as butchers, bakers, groprinter’s cers, farmers ink on their hands, not or printers. human blood. They would never marry; never father chilThe Dandenong lads worked together as dren and never be comforted by the warm emprinters at the Journal before they signed up brace of their mother’s arms. for war in 1914. The Journal and its rival newspaper at the Both soon found themselves in the hell time, the Dandenong Advertiser, that was Gallipoli. remain precious conduits of those men’s Harold and George survived voices, thoughts - as we know and remember to tell the tale and feelings. this Anzac Day, many did not. Through letters, diaries and messages home we have a graphic The carnage at Gallipoli, and moving account cated across Europe betweenwhich was repli- of the extraordinary as well as the more mun1914 and 1918, tore the heart out of many country towns like dane moments of life as a soldier during the Dandenong. Great War. Townsfolk farewelled One hundred years after the historic landas they embarked to fight their young men ing at Anzac Cove, this week’s Journal is lands surely knowing that in far-off foreign many would never devoted to honouring return. That they would and remembering never their boots and play country again pull on the locals who gave so much. football; never Lest we forget.
Flame death desperation a home, ALONE without family, friends or Kho30-year-old Afghan asylum seeker Dana dayar Amini burnt himself alive in denong park. living Some thought he may have been in a car during his last weeks of life. a car had Others think he may not have days to live in, but in his last despairing his where was hiding in scrub – much like blazing remains were found by firefighters in Robert Booth Reserve. a The blackened mulch has become lined makeshift shrine, its charred edges by artfully-placed flowers. held A memorial service was due to be at the site on Saturday. comMany in the region’s vast Hazara afuntil Amini Mr of know not munity did call to ter he self-immolated on a video on Western Australian refugee activists Sunday 18 October. When Mr Amini arrived in Dandenong or two months ago, there were no familyhad friends for him. Most of his family his of been killed by the Taliban and two West a friends had committed suicide in he had Australian detention centre where also been locked up for three years. to It appears Mr Amini had been trying avoid authorities. an NSW police had charged him over serialleged threatening phone call – how clear. ous the call was and to whom is not also Immigration department officials him. with sought a meeting and Mr Amini was on a bridging visa that he had told people he was terrified dewould be detained again and forcibly Continued page 3
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“FIGHTING is like living,” said Dandenong’s supremely-skilled Prince of Persia. Yaser Zomorodi, who arrived by boat two years ago, learnt the motto from renowned Kung Fu Sanda coach Freidon Maliki in his Iranian homeland. “If you want to be successful in your life and in your fighting, you have to be relaxed. Your mind is clear,” Yaser said. Yaser, 33, shuffles his limber, buffed shoulders several times into a fighting pose at Dandenong-based Lifestyle Martial Arts club. “You have to be like this,” he says. In echoes of the case of aspiring Test cricketer and former asylum seeker Fawad Ahmed, Yaser is seeking to win citizenship and gold for Australia. There is little doubt he has the talent and grunt to represent Australia at the upcoming Kung Fu Wushu World Games in Indonesia. Last month he comfortably swept, wrestled and kicked his way to a national Wushu Sanda title, dumping an Australian champion onto the mat time after time. Yaser has also beaten all rivals in Sanda-mad Iran to be crowned five- Yaser Zomorodi is primed to win gold for times national champion. Australia. 139368 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS To him, the potentially treacherHe does not have Asylum-seeker settlement service ous five-day boat trip from Indonesia lives on an allowancework rights and two years will be Yaser’s last chance.” that’s less than AMES connected eration could support Yaser’s bid, to Christmas Island in 2013 was not the dole. Yaser to the club One of his nine-year-old students pending soon after he joined his brother Saber much of a worry. proof of his achievements, raves about Yaser as a coach, as the cross-checks For the dream of a better life, he left in Dandenong two years ago. with immigration auEven three anterior cruciate liga- Iran where man who taught him how to throw thorities his fame led him to be sinYaser describes the club – which is people. and a formal legal applicament reconstructions have barely gled out by police and for 10 months supporting tion. slowed him down. his bid for citizenship – as extra military service. And how not to quit. his family. Even with the federation’s backing, His Kryptonite is his non-citizen He’s a popular juniors’ coach at Sanda – a combination of boxing, Yaser’s fate status – which causes him to be ineliThe club’s team manager Sarah depends on the DepartLifestyle kickboxing Martial Arts club, which en- Corles said and stand-up wrestling – ment of Immigration gible for the Australian national team. and Border Protrenched itself as Australia’s top Sanda Australia, if Yaser didn’t fight for is madly popular in parts of Asia, par- tection. Yaser is one of 30,000 asylum seek- club it would be a wasted medal ticularly with 12 gold and four silver med- opportunity. in Iran and China. ers on a bridging visa in Australia. “It can take five weeks in some casals at last month’s national titles. Kung Fu Wushu Australia presi- es,” Mr Missingham “The World Games over the next said. dent Walt Missingham said the fed“It can take years.”
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election promise for architectural planning work. “For the first time, the glass is half be full, and that’s the way we should approaching the whole process,” Mr
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THE free community event will explore and celebrate Dandenong’s natural environment as well as the animals that inhabit the wetlands. Fishing, books in the bush, snake and reptile demonstrations, bird watching and a free barbecue will be available on the day. Tirhatuan Park, Kriegal Way (off Outlook Drive), Dandenong North. Saturday 6 February, 4pm to 7pm. Bookings are required for catering purposes. Phone 8571 1702 to book. If raining, a total fire ban day, or temperatures rise above 39 degrees the event will be cancelled.
Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve DISCOVER the natural beauty of Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve at its regular open days held every Friday and third Sunday of the month. Take a picnic and wander the grounds to view a variety of flora and fauna. Park rangers are available for guided tours and live steamer mini-trains are available for rides on Sunday open days. The reserve is closed on public holidays and days of total fire ban. Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Mackay Street, Springvale South.
Sunset cinema DANDENONG’S Harmony Square will be open over the warmer months for free popular release movies. The sunset cinema will be showing Reg Dog (PG) among other movies from January to March. Red Dog is the story of a legendary, lovable red dog who roamed the outback looking for his original master. On his journey he finds his way into the hearts of everyone he meets, bringing people and communities together, some who find love, and others who find themselves. The film is based on true events. Red Dog will be shown on Friday 5 February at Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, at 7pm. For all the sunset cinema screenings visit www.greaterdandenong. com.
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Food lover’s tour EXPERIENCE food from around the world in one evening. The walking tour visits central Dandenong businesses sampling food and includes a sit down meal. Thursday 18 February from 10am to 1pm. Cost $45 per person. Bookings essential, phone 8571 1377. Once booking and payment is received a confirmation letter will be sent with meeting location details. For more information visit www.greaterdandenong.com.
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Sustainability festival VISITORS can learn ways to reduce their footprint on the world. Tricks to save money as well as practical skills will be taught by experts at the festival. Games and entertainment will be on and some of the activities include pedal powered smoothies, live native animals, live seethrough bee-hive, and cooking demonstrations by Jamie Ward. Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets. Sunday, 21 February, 10am to 3pm. Cost: free.
Little Mermaid DISNEY’S musical tale of the Hans Christian Andersen classic will come to life on The Drum Theatre stage by the Windmill Theatre Company. Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Opening night, Friday, 10 June, 7.30pm.
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Double celebration By JARROD POTTER WHILE a batsman usually celebrates milestones in centuries rather than acknowledging games played, Dandenong opener Brett Forsyth combined the two over by smashing a century in his 150th first XI match. Since his swift introduction to senior cricket – playing with greats Warren Ayres, Peter Siddle and Darren Pattinson against the likes of Bryce McGain, David Hussey and Jason Arnberger as a 16-yearold – Forsyth has established himself as one of the competition’s peak performers. But it wasn’t the past where Forsyth focused on Saturday as the New Year was about helping Dandenong dispatch Frankston-Peninsula. Cashing in on his first opportunity of the 2016, the Panthers’ powerhouse was sensational as he raised the bat for his 11th century in Victorian Premier Cricket. In tandem with usual opening partner Tom Donnell (70), the duo added 136 for the first wicket as they smashed through even an overly-negative Heat field to set the stage for a massive tally. Forsyth turned one of his many 30s and 40s in 2015/16 into a milestone really worth savouring. With his younger brother Cameron (28) out in the middle alongside him, Forsyth raised the bat for his first century of the season – in his 150th – and set up the Panthers’ comfortable 81-run victory. “Being on holidays I really set myself for when I came back to finally get a 50 and hopefully kick on and get the victory,” Forsyth said. “And also get the bonus point, cause we needed that extra point just to keep us in touch with the final eight and it all worked out and to a good script I suppose.” More importantly for the 27-year-old opener, it was a sensational return to form that he felt was absent through the first part of this season – after too many starts and nothing taken beyond 50. “I think most batsmen go through it when they’re hitting the ball nicely, making 20, 30 or 40, and you probably get frustrated that you’re not influencing the game the way you want to,” Forsyth said. “I always think my strength is to bat deep and influence the game and that was something I was really pleased to have done on Saturday.”
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Brett Forsyth celebrated dual milestones on Saturday - his 150th first grade match as well as a match-winning Picture: JARROD POTTER century. 148762 His tentative 15 on debut doesn’t seem that long ago to Forsyth and in many ways he feels it’s completely surreal to have slowly become one of the experienced men in the side. But in those 10 seasons Forsyth has taken to mentoring the next generation of Dandenong cricketers with the same passion as his mentors did for him. “You look back on all of it quite fondly – the strange thing is you still think you’re 16-17 and one of the youngest players in the team, but after 10 years you realise that’s probably not your place in the side anymore,” Forsyth said. “I was very lucky to have played – especially early on – with so many revered cricketers – Warren Ayres, Darren Dempsey, Peter Siddle, James Pattinson, Darren Pattinson and then that’s without
mentioning a few club legends like Tom Hooper, Tommy Donnell and a few others. “We we’re lucky that there was a strong group that was basically led by Warren Ayres – he put that senior group together with some younger players, so I was pretty lucky to walk in the door to play in that environment – it was pretty hard, very competitive and made me understand what it took to further my game. “There are quite a lot of young guys here now that you have to help them develop and work out their game as quickly as you can.” There have been lean years for Dandenong recently, but Forsyth thinks the club has advanced in the right direction with the influx of youth into the side – including his younger brother Cameron, Tanner
Stanton, Ed Newman and Adam McMaster among others in the lower grades. “The last couple of years have seen a little bit of a progression – we’ve lost a few our our players in Dan Doran and Darren Dempsey, but we’re bringing in the youth as well,” Forsyth said. “We’re probably a six to 10 team and you don’t mind finishing anywhere in there as long as you’re getting young players in there, and we’ve done that in the last couple of years and especially this year. “In the years that you miss out, as long as you take a lot of positives from it – Dandenong has such a strong club and strong culture you know that they’ll be up there the next year if everyone puts in.” Forsyth wanted to pay tribute to former Dandenong CC import Tom Allin, who passed away this week aged 28.
Last minute chance to shine By JARROD POTTER FATE played its part in a late Australian Opals call-up for Dandenong basketball star Sara Blicavs and she’s ready to seize this chance with the Olympic Games just over the horizon. The 190cm Rangers’ swingman was a late call-up to the Opals’ 13-person squad for a South American tour after Tess Madgen had to withdraw with severe ankle bruising. Blicavs, 22, now gets to put her hand up for Olympic selection at a Rio test event this week in Brazil as the Opals face Argentina, Venezuela and Brazil in a frenetic three-day schedule. Blicavs has been in stunning form this WNBL season, averaging 13.4 points and 7.8 rebounds, and once Madgen was ruled out, national coach Brendan Joyce made the call to bring in Blicavs as her replacement. “I’m very excited – I guess it is quite exciting to know I’m the 13th man and that I’m getting thought of and I’m still in the mix,” Blicavs said. “I know I was very disappointed after not being named in the team, but you’ve got to take your opportunities. “Fortunate for me, but unfortunate for
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(Melbourne Boomers guard) Tess Madgen with her ankle, but I’ve just got to take that and, hopefully, can play some minutes. The WNBL goes on break this week with the league’s best and brightest off on international duties and Blicavs – ever the optimist – is keen to hit the court in the national colours... and maybe even some the famous beaches of Rio as well. “The girls get a nice break while I’ll be training and training and playing,” Blicavs said. “Hopefully, I’ll just be lying on the beach for a little bit – soak up some Brazil sun.” Blicavs was sensational across last weekend’s double-header, helping Dandenong defeat Adelaide 79-63 away last Friday night, where she picked up 16 points and eight rebounds, and went even better on last Saturday night, taking 16 points, 11 rebounds in a nail-biting 64-61 win over Sydney Uni. Dandenong will return to the court on Friday 22 January in the battle against the Adelaide Lightning at home before the cross-town showdown on Australia Day eve against Melbourne Boomers at the State Basketball Centre.
Dandenong’s Sara Blicavs received a late call-up to the Australian Opals on their Rio tour. 148748 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
EARNING his first state jersey was an unexpected honour for up-and-coming basketballer Jonathan Fennell. Fennell, 11, from Lynbrook, has been at the peak of junior basketball through his time at the Dandenong Rangers – especially in 2014 as his side won a National Junior Classic and a VC grand final. But Fennell is about to discover what he’s truly capable of at the next level as he represents School Sport Victoria (SSV) at the upcoming under-12 basketball championships in South Australia. “I was shocked and very happy,” Fennell said. “They all had talent there and I knew I was a top 25, but I didn’t know I was a top 10. “It’s my first time making the team and I’d like to win the gold medal.” Given the tough defensive tasks for his Rangers’ rep team, Fennell is a versatile swing-man capable of playing a number of spots on court and relishes every chance to get on court and play. “I think I’ve been playing for about six years and I just love the game,” Fennell said. “It’s fun.” This season hasn’t been as easy for Fennell’s Rangers, with a couple of bad defeats at the bigger tournaments so far – with a middle of the pack finish at the National Junior Classic and a similar placing in the Australia Day tournament. “We didn’t do that well in the Classic – we came ninth – and in the Australia Day tournament I think we beat every other team except Melbourne, so we came about fifth in that tournament,” Fennell said. The Lynbrook Primary School student is keeping his basketball dreams simplistic for the moment – hoping to notch state team chances year in, year out as he progresses through the ranks. He wanted to thank his under-12 coach Brad Crole and first rep coach Brody for their support. Fennell and his SSV side will head to the Australia Pacific School Games Basketball Championships in Adelaide from 21-28 November.
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Lyndale’s Bloody conflict By JARROD POTTER DDCA TURF 1 - ROUND 8 (Day 1) FIRST versus worst went exactly to the script as Springvale South ripped shreds from Lyndale. LYNDALE v SPRINGVALE SOUTH Setting the scene for another outright victory, Springvale South (3/134) has taken one lot of points against Lyndale (84) and is hungry for more after a sensational all-round performance. Malinga Bandara (6/21) was completely unplayable and rattled through the hosts at will. He picked up a hat trick along the way and in tandem with Jarrod Armitage (3/22) the duo ensured Lyndale would only face 43 overs before succumbing for a meek 84. Sajeewa Don (24) was gallant in the Lyndale middle order, but fell just like his team mates to the unrelenting spin of Bandara. The response emphatically belonged to Michael Vandort (50no) who added his fifth half-ton of the season - as the former Sri Lankan international blasted the hosts to all points of Barry Powell Reserve. With Nathan King (32) and Harry Staude (20) rotating the strike, Vandort unleashed at the other end to give the Bloods first innings points and set up Saturday’s outright chance. With another hour or so in their batting barrage, the Bloods will likely declare and leave Lyndale with a slim chance of escaping a 10-point defeat. HEINZ SOUTHERN DISTRICTS v DANDENONG WEST Chalking up a fairly even clash at Reedy Reserve, Heinz Southern Districts (184) has set the stage for an even-money showdown on Saturday against Dandenong West (3/69). North Dandenong started strongly as Nathan Goodes (3/57) and Peter Atkinson (2/44) had a lot of strong LBW shouts turned down. Goodes would eventually break through, snaring Brad Downe (1) for a pittance off an exceptional catch in close by Clay McCartney. It left the former
Dandenong West was up in unison for Nathan Goodes’ LBW shout on Heinz opener Brad Picture: JARROD POTTER Downe. 149058 skipper Trevor Davies (40) and current captain Matt Cox (32) to carry on and the tandem did just that - blasting the bad balls and seeing off the opposing openers. They would both succumb in a disastrous period though for the Cobras as the hosts fell from 1/70 to 7/124 in a blink of an eye. Matt Downe (39) and Lee Brown (28) were the ones who struck back - adding a much needed 56-run stand for the eighth wicket to push Heinz towards 200. Downe would fall to Clay McCartney (1/6) and it signalled the encroaching end as the side fell for 184 from its 58 overs. The response was driven by Sam Bracey (41no) as the keeper smashed his way towards a second half-
ton this year, but it wasn’t all one-way traffic for the Bulls. The Western force lost skipper Matt Sofoulis (0), Matt Collett (13) and Jacob Weeks (4) before stumps to leave the match in the balance. BUCKLEY RIDGES v MORDIALLOC Buckley Ridges (179) had to be rescued by the lower order after a disastrous start against Mordialloc (2/10). The gains made by Jayson Hobbs (22) and Kunal Kapoor (16) were soon eviscerated as the Bloodhounds struck. The home side fell to 5/48 and looked ready to brace for disaster before Suren Ekanayake (47) and Paul Rudd (45) put the brakes to the descent. Their 74-run stand ensured there would be something worthy of de-
fence for the hosts as Troy Aust (22) also chipped in late in the order to push Buckley Ridges to 179. Two late wickets for Mordialloc - off Susantha Pradeep (2/5) - has kept the match interesting going into the second day. PARKFIELD v NORTH DANDENONG Outside of the openers, North Dandenong (125) didn’t account for much at the crease ... but then again neither has Parkfield (3/54) so far. Uzair Qureshi (64) and Syed Mehmood (19) pushed the match along for the Northerners, but the downturn started from three onwards. Alex Kerr (0) - who returned from Premier Cricket duties - didn’t trouble the scoreboard and the rest of the order fell away sharply to the likes of Hemantha Alles (3/8) and Nilochana Perera (3/26). The Bears weren’t covered in batting glory by any stretch though as Khyber Kunary (3/29) seared through the top order, leaving only Joe Barrett (30no) standing. The Bears are nearly half-way home and desperately need the points to stay in the hunt for finals. VSDCA - ROUND 9 (Day 1) Led as normal by batting maestro Marasinghe Perera (59), Noble Park (184) is set for a great conclusion to its battle against Kew (1/11). Perera clamped himself to the crease alongside Mevan Fernando (50no) to get the Bulls in motion, but would’ve rued another missed chance to cash in after falling to Zac Thorne (4/51). Fernando batted through the day and kept side from falling apart with help from Paul Hill (24) in particular. Endeavour Hills (1/23) has an almighty hill to climb after Preston (201) set a monster chase. The best efforts of Luke Cody (3/25), Adam Matthews (2/45) and part-time work from Zach Allen (2/19) wasn’t enough to halt Preston’s climb as the tail wagged emphatically for the visitors. Allen (4) returned once again from Premier Cricket duties but couldn’t see off the day, leaving the work to Ben Law (11no) and Dayle Olson (2no).
Dandenong paceman McMaster bites into Tigers By JARROD POTTER VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET ROUND 14 (Day 1) DANDENONG (1/52) is en route to an impressive upset victory after laying siege to the Monash Tigers’ (195) batsmen. The Panthers got their chance to inflict maximum damage on Monash Tigers - who are missing international pair Cameron White and Dan Christian to Big Bash duties - but had to bide time before striking. The Tigers’ openers dug in as Daniel Sartori (31) and Marcus Berryman (24) chewed up the opening hour and helped take the shine off the new rock, but from there the Panthers started chipping away at the opposition order. Kooweerup up-and-comer Adam McMaster (5/60) struck first and struck often to claim his maiden five-wicket haul in Premier Cricket. The right-arm paceman was exceptional as he forced the error from Berryman before continuing on with the rest of the attack. The Tigers didn’t capitulate by any means though - with the recognised
batsmen all getting starts, but the problems came in bundles for the visitors. They fell in clumps to James Wilcock (2/26) - who would’ve shouted himself hoarse from the number of close LBW appeals he generated - and workhorse Justin Butterfield (2/49). McMaster seized the prized wicket of first-class allrounder Will Sheridan (18) and once the recognised bats had been sent packing, Monash was left in disarray at 6/116. The gutsy fightback from Dom Matarazzo (50) and Jack Harper (17) ensured there would be something on the board they could defend as McMaster ramped up for another salvo. He seared through the tail - Sam Taylor (9), Harper and Matt Shimell (0) became victims three, four and lucky number five for the 19-year-old, as he claimed his 20th wicket of the year at a remarkable average of 19.3. “It was his first five for in the comp and he bowled very well,” Dandenong coach Ross Woodall said about McMaster. “He’s been really impressive this year - really good for us and had a great under-19 carnival where he took 15 wickets
in that tournament. “Genuine pace bowler and has been really consistent with us and has been putting the ball in the right areas more often than not.” A steady response from the skipper Tom Donnell (28) and Brett Forsyth (21no) kept Alan Wise (0/7) and company at bay, but Donnell fell on his sword late in the afternoon, skittled by Berryman (1/7) to leave the match in the balance heading into day two. Dandenong’s fourths played in a white ball grand final against Monash on Sunday. WOMEN’S PREMIER CRICKET ROUND 13 (Twenty20) A dire run for the Dandenong Lions’ (9/69) continued with a Twenty20 mauling at the hands of the MCC (5/107). Missing perennial stars Kelly Applebee and Sarah Elliott, the rearranged Lions’ order - guided by interim skipper Chelsea Moscript - struggled to trouble the visitors on either side of the contest. Calisa Moffat (2/8) was the best of the bowlers while Emma Gallagher (26) kept the run rate ticking along. Dandenong faces Box Hill on Sunday in a Twenty20.
Adam McMaster has surged in 2016, starting with a sensational five-wicket haul against Monash. 149057 Picture: JARROD POTTER
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Set to put on a real show HE MAY have been picked just as a state schoolboys’ bowler but Cornish College student Jakob Woinarski is keen to show his all-round calibre when he takes on the rest of Australia next month. Woinarski, 15, has been selected for his first schoolboys’ tour – picked for School Sport Victoria’s (SSV) Metro boys under-15 cricket team heading to Queensland next month. It’s been a whirlwind for the 177cm Mordialloc paceman who didn’t expect much from the tryouts as the competition for state spots
was extremely high-calibre. “Feeling good – it came as a bit of a surprise and didn’t give myself the biggest chance throughout the tryouts so it’s a big shock,” Woinarski said. “Tried out last year as well, fell a bit short, so this year was just to have fun in Brisbane and, hopefully, put my name up for Australian selection with the under-16s. He hopes to take his fuss-free approach to cricket to the nationals in February and he always heads out with one goal in mind – to just have fun. “Cricket is just about having fun so that’s what I’m there for,” Woinarski said. “Just want to take wickets and do
From the DDCA to the state schoolboys team, it’s been a fast journey for Cornish College’s Jakob Woinarski. 148085 my job for the team – keep it simple – and mostly just have fun and you play good cricket when you’re having fun.”
He made his DDCA Turf 1 debut late last year – always a promising sign of talent for a 15-year-old – and already has seven wickets from his four matches and a couple of rear-guard not outs to help extend the Bloodhounds’ batting depth. “I love playing high-level cricket and its helped me progress quite quickly through the stages. That’s why I think my game is good enough to get me onto that state team.” With 10 half-tons already in his junior cricketing journey and a couple of gutsy not outs from the bottom of the Turf 1 order, Woinarski sees his all-round game as an asset and
Emily grows up as her own sports star ROB Schneider might be a lot more locally relevant than just his bitparts in Adam Sandler movies. After all, the American actor and his comedy-baseball film The Benchwarmers helped inspire Dandenong Baseball Association (DBA) representative player Emily Devine who decided she wanted to start her own baseball story. After watching and re-watching the film, Devine, 12, from Pakenham, made the decision to join the Pakenham Pumas Baseball Club and she has never looked back. “It was actually a movie I was obsessed with – Benchwarmers,” Devine said. “I just really wanted to give it a go and one day my mum brought me down and I had a go and loved it. “It’s so much fun with all my friends here (Pakenham Pumas) in the under-14s in winter and under15s in summer.” Nearly two years later – after working her way up the ranks - that decision has paid off handsomely for the Pumas’ slugger because Devine has been called up to the Victorian Women’s Youth team. She has packed up the bat and glove and headed to Canberra for National Youth Women’s Championships in Canberra where she’ll face off against the best under-16s in the country. Devine was thrilled to earn her Victorian place and her hopes are just as mighty as her hits from the wheelhouse. “Basically, it’s just really exciting and I feel very proud and honoured,” Devine said. “I’d love to win it and I can’t wait to meet lots of new people, get a lot of new friends and just play the game.” She hopes to be behind the plate as well as the team’s catcher but no matter where she’s put on the field
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Springvale to join the Big Cats. I’m looking to play at Springvale,” Devine said. “I’m really excited about it - next year, hopefully.”
Matildas star is set to coach juniors CALLING in the big guns to coach the next generation of female soccer talent, former Matilda Debbie Nichols will be part of the inaugural coaching set-up at Southern United. In a coup for the Under 13 program, Nichols, from Beaconsfield, is set to coach the smallest Southerners in the inaugural Women’s National Premier League (WNPL) competition. Nichols brings a great wealth of playing and coaching experience to the side – having featured for Australia 12 times including at the World Cup and an upset-defeat of Brazil in 1983 – and she’s excited to see the south east super-club
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earn its place in the league. “It’s a bit of a shock to the system, but the numbers have been good,” Nichols said. “Really pleased and it’s good that Southern got up in the consortium bid as this is a growth area of Melbourne and you’d want to make sure it’s represented.” Having played in Australia since she was 12 – going through senior sides at Springvale, Dandenong North, Dandenong, Berwick City and the Casey Comets - Nichols thinks the junior girls pathway will allow kids to slowly develop and hone their skills rather than fending for themselves against the adults.
“It’s absolutely exploded – the fact that at this age, me and Theresa (Deas) had to play in senior teams as there was no junior set up,” Nichols said. “It makes it easier for those who maybe aren’t as talented now – who wouldn’t survive playing open age. “It gives them an opportunity to develop between 12 and 17 ... and gives them a pathway and a great opportunity to grow.” While she’s used to coaching the seniors – having stood at the helm of the Casey Comets for 15 years – Nichols thought it was nice to step back to juniors and help cultivate the south east’s finest.
“I’ve been coaching senior women for 15 years at least and I’ve had some absolute superstar 13 and 14-year-olds through that period,” Nichols said. “I’ve done all age groups before but never a group this young so it’s going to be different.” “It will be fun – takes a bit of pressure off not doing the seniors but we’ll see how we go.” Southern United president Theresa Deas – another south east soccer champion from the Dandenong area – thought Nichols’ appointment was a boon for the juniors as the club looks towards its inaugural 2016.
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