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Soundwall spray By GEORGIA WESTGARTH IN A bold move by the City of Casey to help combat the work of street vandals, signs will be erected over graffiti ridden VicRoads property, encouraging motorists to make a complaint call to get Casey streets cleaned up. As it stands the Casey Council cannot remove graffiti on VicRoads infrastructure, something Casey councillors have been trying to rectify for more than a year, Mayor Sam Aziz told Star News. The frustrated mayor said: “The Monash Freeway and the Hallam Bypass, which is the gateway to our city, looks like downtown New York in the 1970s. “And here we are working hard to build beautiful neighbourhoods and VicRoads don’t want to lift a finger, even though it’s their responsibility we won’t stop until it gets fixed,” he said. When alerted to graffiti on council or private property, the City of Casey’s policy is to remove it within 24 hours. “If you drive around, Casey property is graffiti free, and we expect nothing less,” Cr Aziz said. But VicRoads will only remove graffiti that’s considered to be racist, offensive or has road safety implications when practical to do so and leave other forms of graffiti until it sees fit to remove it. But according to graffiti removal advocate, Cr Wayne Smith, VicRoads has never deemed Casey’s vandal hotspots bad enough to clean up. “I can’t recall sound walls (VicRoads property) in Casey ever having graffiti removed,” Cr Smith said. “Every sound wall that goes along the Monash Freeway through Casey is vandalised and are getting worse, they just keep adding to it.”
Mayor Sam Aziz at the Monash Freeway sound wall with graffiti he wants removed. 149591 Picture: ROB CAREW Acting Metro South East regional director at VicRoads Vince Punaro said graffiti which was deemed offensive got “prioritised depending on its size and location on the road network, against other maintenance activities”. Putting the blame back onto VicRoads, Cr Aziz said motorists could expect to see signs which say something along the lines of, “VicRoads/ VicTracks is responsible for cleaning this graffiti, please contact them, here’s the number”.
The signs will be erected a part of the City of Casey’s ongoing campaign to wash Casey clean of vandals. “The signs will go up wherever there’s graffiti on property we can’t clean and we have an extensive Facebook following so the message will be put out through our social media channels as well,” Cr Aziz said. Last financial year, VicRoads allocated $200,000 for graffiti removal in the Metropolitan South East region but Cr Aziz said the problem in Casey was
not going away and wouldn’t, unless authorities were quick to act. “You have to remove graffiti straight away and keep removing it, to give vandals less incentive,” Cr Aziz said. The City of Casey removed more than 33,743 square metres of graffiti from the streets from July 2014 to September 2015 at a cost of $334,000. The item of ‘graffiti removal advocacy’ was brought up as urgent busi-
ness at a Casey Council meeting on Tuesday 19 January. The signs will play one role in the council’s graffiti removal campaign which includes putting continued pressure on the State Government to rid freeway noise walls and railway bridges of vandalism. Residents with information on vandals can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, a part of the State Governments ‘Dob in a Tagger’ graffiti initiative.
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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS SOUTHERN Migrant and Refugee Centre’s new board is set to rub salt in the wounds of ousted “Australian professional” board members, accusing them of bringing the SMRC into disrepute. Nine former board members, including two lawyers, a senior public servant, a former TAFE chief executive and an aged care firm’s chief executive, were deposed by a ‘Migrant Team’ ticket during a heated board spill in November. Several of them, including public servant Helen Cester, who have stayed on as members, will face a disciplinary hearing which could result in their suspension or expulsion. They stand accused by the new board, led by ongoing chairman Bri-
an Oates, of distributing a pamphlet before the election that harmed the SMRC’s reputation. An angry Ms Cester likened the upcoming hearing to a “kangaroo court”. She said the pamphlet had been used to dispute Mr Oates’s pre-election claims that the previous board intended to remove migrants from the board, have only “Australian professionals”, and to become corporatised without any members. “What we were trying to do was to defend ourselves against those allegations,” Ms Cester said. She said Mr Oates, a UK migrant, was making the allegations to gain control of the board. Some removed board members were “devastated” at how they were removed.
“They’ve given hours and hours of time. It gets tainted with an unhappy brush.” Ms Cester said she was worried about the expertise removed from the board. “The organisation is answering to people on the board who don’t understand how and why you do things. “I doubt many people on the board have skills in strategic planning.” In response, Mr Oates said that “going to the press” would only harm Ms Cester’s case at the disciplinary hearing. “(The pamphlet) said I refused to talk to them and didn’t provide evidence,” Mr Oates said. “Well, I didn’t provide evidence. There was a lot of talk about what
they were doing so I didn’t bother to give them evidence, but I certainly met with them. “The fact that it was distributed far and wide didn’t do the reputation of the SMRC any good.” Mr Oates said the board, which includes migrants of Tamil, English, Albanian and Romanian backgrounds, would bring in an accountant and solicitor after “clearing the decks”. “A lot of those people thought just them and their friends were capable of running the board,” Mr Oates said this week. “It’s not hard for ordinary people to run a board. “Some of these people with diplomas couldn’t make a decision to save themselves.”
Alien UFOria By LACHLAN MOORHEAD THE truth is out there and maybe it’s in Narre Warren. Last week the alleged 1993 sighting of a UFO in a Narre Warren paddock and a subsequent alien abduction was beamed back into the public spotlight when the incident was referenced in the rebooted XFiles TV show. The case of Kelly Cahill, who claimed that in August 1993 she was abducted by aliens while driving home along Belgrave-Hallam Road, is arguably considered “one of the most important UFO cases in the world”. And on Sunday night, it was once again thrust into the public consciousness when the incident was mentioned by the characters in the new X-Files series. In the episode FBI special agent Fox Mulder, played by David Duchovny, questions another character, Tad O’Malley, over his extraterrestrial knowledge and asks him about the Cahill case. O’Malley’s response is swift. “Kelly Cahill and her husband were driving home in Victoria, Australia, when a craft appeared overhead,” he said. “The Cahills lost an hour of time and Kelly was hospitalised with severe stomach pain after discovering a triangle-shaped mark near her navel.”
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Kelly Cahill and her husband were driving home in Victoria, Australia, when a craft appeared overhead … The Cahills lost an hour of time and Kelly was hospitalised with severe stomach pain after discovering a triangle-shaped mark near her navel…
Ms Cahill, who was 27 at the time, told Today Tonight in the 1990s that she spotted what looked like an airship with a ring of orange lights in the Narre Warren field. She recalled getting out of the car and then being abducted by skinny black figures with bulging red eyes after they approached her. At the time she said she saw two other cars also stop to investigate the alleged UFO, and these two sets of separate witnesses later corroborated Ms Cahill’s story with investigators. Victorian UFO Action (VUFOA) Investigator Ben Hurle said the Kelly Cahill case had “everything”, including “multiple witnesses, missing time and trace evidence”. He said it was a “once in a multi-year event”. “It’s potentially one of the most important UFO cases in the world,”
he told Star News this week. “It’s a case that has everything in it, and one key reason is the fact that you had independent witnesses.” While making headlines at the time, the case later slipped out of mind for a number of reasons according to Mr Hurle, including Ms Cahill’s decision to go to ground. “No-one knows where she is,” he said. “It’s stayed this way for all this time. Once the investigation was done, it sort of turned into a media circus towards the end. “It was a complex case; all the things that could go wrong did go wrong.” But Mr Hurle said he was de-
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Brawl spills over A BRAWL which started inside a popular Narre Warren nightclub spilled onto the street where several youths were slashed with broken bottles. A group of men, aged in their early twenties, were kicked out of the Empire Nightclub on Lauderdale Road about 2.40am on Sunday 31 January after being involved in a fight. Another fight broke out between the same men on nearby Verdun Drive, where four of the youths were attacked with broken bottles by two others. Three of the men were taken to hospital with slash wounds, while a fourth was treated at the scene. Security from the nightclub had to break up the second fight. It’s believed the youths are known to police. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Angela Butler at Casey CIU on 9705 3111, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Council bids to break cap By LACHLAN MOORHEAD CASEY council plans to increase residents’ rates by more than the 2.5 per cent rate cap which was just introduced this year. On Tuesday 2 February the City of Casey announced it was applying for a rate cap variation next month, and has written to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) to outline its proposal. However a spokesman for Casey council has refused to say how much of an increase the council would apply for from the ESC. It’s understood Casey council will be required to prove that ratepayers and the community were consulted during the process. In December community views were sought during the council’s focus group and on-
line consultation, according to the spokesperson. Mayor Sam Aziz conceded this would be an unpopular decision but said the council was acting in the best interests of ratepayers. “While the easier route would be to work within the imposed rate cap of 2.5 per cent and slash essential services, by signalling its intent to seek a rate cap variation council is acting responsibility to shield residents from a future infrastructure black hole and service cuts,” he said. “Council is taking steps now not to unduly burden ratepayers in future years. “Given the cumulative impacts of rate capping, Casey’s need will be higher in later years if council doesn’t act this year. “Without an addition to
the cap, the reality is residents moving into new estates will go years before infrastructure including family and children’s centres and sporting ovals and pavilions is constructed, if at all.” Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association Rex Flannery slammed the council’s decision. “The community deserves better by not having people keep putting their hands in their pockets,” he said. “We support rate capping purely and simply because that’s what the community is calling out for.” On Tuesday Shadow Minister for Local Government David Davis criticized the State Government’s rate capping plan, noting that 21 councils - including Casey - had formally sought an exemption from the cap.
School equity cash boost MOSSGIEL Park Primary School will be one of many state schools which will share in additional equity funding from the State Government. Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan visited Mossgiel on Friday as the Endeavour Hills primary school is set to receive $249,103 in equity
funding for 2015, compared to $123,175 the previous year. He said the extra money was part of $158 million in equity funding being delivered to Victorian schools in 2016. “The Andrews Labor Government has got on with the job of building the Education State so that students in classrooms
across the Narre Warren North electorate all get the chance at a great education,” Mr Donnellan said. “I commend staff for their commitment to their students. Mossgiel Park Primary School is a great example of how Victorian children are being supported to reach their full potential.”
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History’s fiery lessons can’t be ignored IT’S now seven years since the tragic events of Black Saturday on 7 February 2009. I’m often asked questions: what did we learn from this experience? How have we improved? Could it happen again? As the most senior operational officer of the region on 7 February, I know all too well how we saved so much, but also know just how close we came to losing much more. As individuals we assess risk in our own way. What is a risk to one person differs to the next. Some in the community live with a degree of naivety of the risk and many others believe it won’t happen to them. Within a few years after Black Saturday, it was evident that apathy was starting to come back our community. This is a concerning trend that is somewhat linked to our human behaviour. Strangely enough it seems we often forget our history, which in many ways tells our future. We only have to remind ourselves of Victoria’s bushfire history to understand that it will happen again (Wye River 2015, Black Saturday 2009, Alpine National Park and Grampians 2006, North
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sponsibility to educate the community about the risk. We all have a responsibility to our families, friends and the wider community to listen and learn so that we are all prepared. As fire agencies, we can’t make people act with common sense. We can, however, continue to educate, inform and guide the community so we all make the best decisions when faced with the fire threat. With the increasing risk of hotter, dryer, longer summers, we need to be prepared. We are tackling the risk head-on with advancements in processes, systems and tools that we’ve never had before. We all need to listen, learn and, importantly, act when it comes to bushfire. Don’t think that it won’t or can’t happen to you because more than likely you will face a large fire in your lifetime and you will only get one chance to make the right decisions. Don’t be naïve enough to think it won’t happen again - prepare, act, survive. For more information on how to prepare check out www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
bourne and provincial cities across Victoria and the challenge in protecting our communities has never been so great. The interface areas (residential, commercial and industrial precincts adjacent to grass, scrub and bushland) present a real danger. Life risk exists beside nature’s beauty. Many within the community still believe that they’re not at risk because they live in a densely populated suburb. It’s not until you explain that the dry reserve next door, the grass on the nature strip and the overgrown shrubs in the neighbour’s yard all present a risk. Then bring to their attention that many of our fences are made of timber, and the garden contains mulch and small trees that are all ready to burn on a hot dry windy day. As firefighters we see the risk that many others don’t, but it’s not until you really point things out that people then begin to realise. As the saying goes, “We can’t see the forest for trees!” The same principle applies if you can’t see what you should be looking for - bushfire risk. Fire agencies (CFA, DELWP, MFB) have a re-
LOOKING BACK Looking Back 100 years ago 10 February 1916 Dandenong Recruits Dr Taylor and Recruiting Sergeant Pickett have been busy during the past week dealing with batches of recruits who have answered “yes” to the Government’s appeal. The first batch proceeded to the final depot last evening and the second batch will leave a fortnight later. Great credit is due to Mr J Hemmings for his splendid patriotic action in allowing the recruiting sergeant the free use of his motor car. Other offers of assistance have
been received from Major Wilson and Mr Rossiter, and it is hoped that all who can assist in their manner will do so. A recruiting meeting is to be held at the Dandenong Town Hall on Tuesday evening 15th at 8pm. 50 years ago 3 February 1966 Police check on area hotel, but no trouble Dandenong - Everything quiet, no disturbances, no arrests and not a drunk in sight. That was the story on Tuesday night in Dandenong, the night when 10 o’clock hotel closing returned af-
ter an absence of 50 years. Police kept a careful eye on the situation and checked every hotel in the district, but the story was the same from Hallam to Noble Park. They found bars no more crowded than a normal mid-week afternoon. Lounges were comfortably full with family groups having a night out to experience drinking legally in a hotel after 6pm. 20 years ago 12 February 1996 City on the Move A new Image unfurls Dandenong’s “drugs and dragsters” reputation will fade into the back-
ground when the city “goes on display” this Thursday. For the first time in history of local government, the City of Greater Dandenong will join 200 exhibitors from around the State and will flaunt itself at the “Victoria on Show” Expo, at the new $12.9 million Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Council’s involvement in the expo is just one step in a move to shed the city’s old struggle-town image. 5 years ago 7 February 2011 Good Heavens, it’s Hell Motorists in Greater Dandenong got the fright of their lives on Friday
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FREE CLASS ES Care and Empowerment Centre BRAND NEW DAY Have you discovered this beautiful Oasis in the heart of Dandenong?
Legal review VICTORIA Legal Aid has announced a more generous means test for legal assistance to people who can’t afford a private lawyer. Nicole Rich, executive director of VLA’s Westernport region, said the updated means test from 1 March was fairer, acknowledging a lot of disadvantaged people who struggle to pay for a lawyer have “missed out”. “The general point of legal aid is it’s there for people who can’t afford to pay for their own lawyer. “The most intensive help is for people most in need of help, such as those facing jail. “A lot of people miss out on that because there’s only a finite amount of legal aid funds.” The means test is expected
to deliver 700 more legal assistance grants a year. It has been adjusted to take into account soaring cost-of-living expenses such as child care and house rent, which will be particularly crucial for clients in Greater Dandenong, There’s higher asset thresholds, lifting allowable home equity from $300,000 to $500,000 as well as other cut-off levels. This could potentially help a disability pensioner, who might own their own home - which has rocketed in value - but are otherwise income-poor. Ms Rich predicts the change will have a big impact in the family law area. Often the means test can potentially determine which partner gets the help of a lawyer during mediation or court hearings.
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Ms Rich gives the example of a woman, who may have left the home due to family violence and so gets the family car to take the kids to school. The woman may be denied legal aid because her “humble” vehicle may be worth more than the $11,280 vehicle equity threshold. From March, that threshold will be lifted to $20,000. VLA legal practice executive director Kristen Hilton said even under the extended means test, too many people would miss out on help. “We know that better access to justice requires increased government investment in the legal assistance sector and implementation of the Productivity Commission’s recommendation for an extra $200 million would begin to address existing need.”
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Learn or develop a skill? We extend a warm welcome to you. Call in and have a chat about our courses and programs we regularly offer. • Classes in Basic, Intermediate and Conversational English • Basic Computers • Beginners Art • Cooking on a budget • Baking • Handcrafts • Basic and Advanced Sewing • Budgeting • Handyman skills & Welding. We have some exciting new classes about to commence this year including Make up, Local Community Info, Pottery & Dancing. Limited childminding is available.
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Community Support Grants Program 2016. The City of Greater Dandenong’s Community Support Grants Program provides funding for innovative community projects. Applications for Round 1 close Friday 18 March. Application forms are available from www.greaterdandenong.com, Council customer service centres and libraries and local neighbourhood houses and community centres.
Fines appeal By GEORGIA WESTGARTH THE Casey North Community Information and Support Service (CISS) has called on Attorney General, MP Martin Pakula, for a six month, state-wide amnesty on administration fees attached to unpaid traffic fines due to Casey’s high amount of outstanding penalties. Executive officer at Casey North CISS Susan Magee wrote to Mr Pakula this week urging him to review the “complicated and inflexible” payment system and take action against the reoccurring and costly fees which push families to the brink. “People aren’t paying fines when they get them because they can’t afford to,” Ms Magee said. “We have Casey residents
come in carrying shopping bags full of unopened fines and it’s affecting all aspects of their lives.” Ms Magee said she wanted to take a stand because of the amount of money Casey residents owe the council in fines, particularly from road tolls. In the letter, Ms Magee wrote: “Almost 30,000 Casey residents presently owe $102 million” in road fines, which amounts to “more than 10 per cent of the Casey population”. Ms Magee said the debt in Casey was increasing and that her average client was dealing with fines amounting in the thousands with admin fees adding to the colossal bill. “We even have to refer cli-
ents to legal services because it becomes too complex for us to manage,” she said. Ms Magee noted in her letter that Casey is more susceptible to racking up toll and other similar fines due its high workforce age and location. “Seventy per cent of the Casey workforce drive to work and this makes them particularly vulnerable to tolls,” Ms Magee wrote. “A lag in infrastructure has resulted in this car dependency that further impacts on high costs of living... and financial stress.” In the coming weeks Ms Magee will meet with Narre Warren MP and Roads Minister Luke Donnellan to discuss the statewide problem.
Free information sessions/grant application writing workshops Tuesday 16 February, 6pm–7.30pm Council Chamber, Dandenong Civic Centre 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Wednesday 17 February, 1pm–2.30pm Chamber Room, Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre 31 Clow Street, Dandenong Thursday 18 February, 2pm–3.30pm Supper Room, Springvale Learning & Activities Centre 1 Osborne Avenue, Springvale Friday 19 February, 10.30am–12pm Multi-Purpose Room, Noble Park Community Centre Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park Further information Matthew Bulloch, Community Funding Officer 8571 5179 commgrants@cgd.vic.gov.au
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Natural award winner SHE’S collected all things nature since she was a child and now Brianna Loves gets to instil her passion for science and sustainability onto her students at Hampton Park Primary School. And for her inspired teachings in the field, Brianna was presented with the Casey Non-resident of the Year Award at the City of Casey’s Australia Day ceremony on Tuesday 26 January. It’s an award she owes to her colleagues. “I feel like I’m one of four parts of the school’s Kids Action Wellbeing team who won this award,” Brianna said. She said she was unsure of who nominated her for the local award but puts it down to the school’s willingness to embrace science and whole school wellbeing activities. “It’s such an honour and I’m really flattered but it’s definitely an award for the school. I wouldn’t have done what I’ve been able to do without everyone.” The Emerald resident was moved from her role as a grade five and six teacher to the school’s resident science, sustainability and environmental teacher three years ago. It is a role that Brianna has pioneered at the school with her degree from Monash University in science, environment and geography. But it is a position that Brianna always knew would come her way. “It has lifted the enjoyment I
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get out of work because I always knew I was meant to teach it,” she said. “It’s what I grew up doing, collecting feathers, bugs and bones and interesting leaves. “I have my own natural history room in my home, it’s always been what I’ve wanted to teach children.” But even before Brianna was offered the position as the
school’s resident science teacher she was managing to fit her hobby into almost anything in the classroom. “I would do science experiments as part of my literacy class. We did activities about tea bag rockets and then write a report,” she said. Now with her job focused primarily on science, Brianna said she has formed an intense
program, something not every primary school gets. “My students have lab coats and because of this program will go to high school knowing what a Bunsen burner and a test tube is and how to write a science report,” she said. “It’s about instilling in them a love and curiosity for science.” Thrilled with the outcomes she sees daily at the school since
the science classes started, Brianna now sees herself in some of her enthusiastic students. “What I teach is about the wonder of the natural world and I have kids come in every lunch time to show me the insects and bugs, bird eggs and nests they’ve found,” Brianna said. “And they are growing an appreciation for their natural environment and keeping it clean.”
THE City of Casey now offers online booking for hard rubbish collections to complement its prebooked service. Casey Mayor Sam Aziz said council residents could pre-book up to two hard rubbish collections per household each calendar year. To book, visit www. casey.vic.gov.au to complete the online form or phone Cleanaway on 9729 9100. Book by 5 pm Wednesday for a hard rubbish collection the following week. An SMS reminder is sent on the Friday prior to the collection. All hard rubbish should be placed out for collection by Sunday night on the weekend before the scheduled week of collection. Residents must advise if mattresses, green waste or tyres will be placed out for collection at the time of booking. “The alternative booking method will provide greater efficiency for users who will be able to go online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, to book in timely collections to suit their household,“ Cr Aziz said.
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Fulfilling life ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY 12th February RICK CHARLES
SATURDAY 13th February RICK CHARLES
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John Byron served as Mayor of Berwick. show’s extension from one to two days. In 2014, his daughters Debbie and Vicki followed in his footsteps, elected president of the Berwick Show and Maffra Show respectively. Undoubtedly, John Byron had a life full of excitement. He took regular trips overseas and was a passenger on one of the first Concord flights. But he got the most pleasure from simple things - sailing on the Gippsland Lakes, speedboats in his younger days, or attending the Men’s Shed, where he was an active member until his passing. In 2008, John’s name was etched into history when a plaque was unveiled in the John Byron Reserve, giving visitors a brief insight into an incredible life. John Byron will be remembered by his wife Beverley, daughters, Debbie, Vicki and Kerry, sons-in-law Greg, Craig and John, grandchildren Bethany, Emily and James, Beau and Ruby, William, Amelia and Oliver, and great-grandson Aiden.
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John Byron Born: 24/09/1929 Died: 23/01/2016 A PLAQUE at John Bryon Reserve reads: “Don’t follow the crowd". On Saturday 30 January, close to 400 people gathered at Beaconsfield Baptist Church to celebrate the life of the former City of Berwick mayor and Hallam North resident. After being raised in Albury, John moved to Melbourne to work on commercial flights to Tasmania and King Island. He met his wife Beverley in 1954 and they married at Camberwell Methodist Church in 1958, beginning a marriage that would bring them three daughters, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The newlyweds moved to Sydney for two years prior to moving to Hallam North in 1961. John began a farming supply and stock feed business on the corner of Webb Street and Princes Highway. He soon involved himself in the community, founding the Opportunity Shop on Webb Street and joining the Narre Warren Rotary. John’s long association with the City of Berwick began when he was elected councillor in 1973 - a position he held from 1973-1979 and again from 1982-1985. He served as mayor in 1984-1985 and was known for the strong support he gave to voluntary groups within the community. He is remembered for his work in establishing Berwick’s relationship with Berwick-uponTweed, its sister city in England. John founded the Sister City News, served as National Chairman of the Australian Sister Cities Association and was presented with the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for his contribution to friendship between cities. John was integral in opening Berwick’s Akoonah Park Market and remained involved on the Akoonah Park committee for many years. Recalling some of John’s greatest achievements, Bev said a great source of pride was his family’s involvement in the Berwick Show. He was first asked to be a part of the show by Harold Keys and served as president, pioneering the
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IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… WHO knew that None of Our Business But was so well read! A recent edition got air time on the Tooradin Newsboard Facebook page, and for good reason too. Residents took to the site to express their wishes for the site of the old Tooradin Pub. The ugly watering hole that once was, was the talk of the town! Some suggestions to put the great location to use included restaurant, petrol station, another ‘cracker’ pub, wedding reception venue with a view of the bay, motel and a community centre. All great suggestions... let’s keep our eyes peeled for works to come! AT A community meeting to Stop Brookland Greens share house development on Monday 25 January it was revealed that Casey counsellor Geoff Ablett has been spending his own loot on the protest. A resident spokesperson told the audience of more than 300 to please donate any money on their way out because Cr Ablett
has spent up to $500 on flyers. When asked about the hefty donation to the residents’ cause, Cr Ablett said, laughing: “Everyone has been putting in at some point through this and it’s something I’m really passionate about - and the flyers had to be paid for.” RECENTLY one of our Berwick News journalists had an interesting foray into Greater Dandenong politics, filling in as a reporter at the Dandenong council meeting. He was very pleased to see a number of sandwiches set on the media table, something that never occurs at Casey council which he normally covers. The sandwiches were so impressive that one of the Dandenong councillors even came over to the media table to see if there were any that tickled her fancy. WHERE was all the mad soccer followers? A recent Casey Association Football Refer-
ence Advisory Committee meeting had to be cancelled due to a poor turnout. Only two Casey soccer clubs out of the 10 involved rocked up to the early December gathering so the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 17 February. IT’S not every day that a news photographer lives and breathes the topic he’s snapping but on Wednesday that happened to one of our Star News colleagues - he got caught short in Cannons Creek without a dunny in sight! With his camera pack and directions at the ready, this photographer was waiting for his subject to arrive when he needed to go. The incident comes as a timely reminder that a thunder box on The Bluff is busting to be built! AN accused family violence offender recently got some home truths from his cousin in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. The cousin was in the witness box, offering
her home as the accused’s bail residence. In the middle of giving evidence, she turned toward the accused and told him: “I will take you and I will help you, but you’re not to contact (the victim) anymore. “If you come with me, you have a curfew. There’s no alcohol or drugs. “You can come with me or go back to prison.” The judge, accustomed to doing the lecturing, sat back and beamed. “This is a family sort-out!” SECURITY staff can get pretty thorough at Dandenong’s courthouse. Recently, a visitor was required to take off his belt, workboots and an item of clothing during the screening procedure at the entrance. The man then helpfully volunteered his handkerchief for an X-Ray examination. “No, you can take your hankie!” a guard told the man.
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Your Community Healthy Cooking Sessions
Digital Literacy for Older Victorians
New program starting on February 16th. Tuesdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm. •Cookingthemesfor each session •Chefstocookand show you how •Specialcookingtips and menus •Participantsdinnerat end of each session. Cost$60($15persession)ContactNobleParkCommunity Centre for further information. Noble Park Community Centre. Ph: 9547 5801
Digital Literacy for Older Victorians programs will assist you to improve your knowledge of computers, ipads, tablets, digital cameras, using the internet, using mobile phones etc. for learners aged 65 and over.
Diploma Courses
2016 Courses
Diploma of Community Services – Case Management is a highly valued qualification in the sector. Classes start in February. Includes work experience in providing important services to the needy in the community. Diploma of Community Development is a great course providing pathways to employment in the community sector. All of our trainers are highly qualified, experienced and friendly people and make classes fun and interesting. Students participate in community development projects run by the Centre, have unique opportunity to develop important networks and start building up their professional reputation. We DO NOT subscribe anyone to any loans. Springvale Learning and Activity Centre. Ph: 9547 2647
Centres across the City of Greater Dandenong will be offering a range of programs that will be short in duration and will cover topics that will assist older Victorians to self-manage more aspects of their lives and remain connected to their families, friends and communities (for example, internet banking, Skype, using an iPad). Use your own equipment if you have one or we will supply. Get a group of friends together or just give the nearest centre to you a call to find out more information. Dandenong Neighbourhood House Ph: 9792 5298
Bookings now being taken for all courses, including: English Classes (all levels, accredited and pre-accredited); Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; Certificate III in Aged Care;CertiicateIIIinBusinessAdministration(Medical).Pleaseringreceptionforbookings and further information. Keysborough Learning Centre. Ph: 9798 7005; Email: info@klckeys.com.au
Cheeky Little Monkeys Playgroup An easy going friendly bunch of parents with pre-school children. Come and develop friendships with other parents and bubs, share experiences & learn through play. When: Tuesdays 2.30pm to 4.00pm Cost: Gold Coin donation Noble Park Community Centre. Ph: 9547 5801
Learn English and Computers at Springvale Learning Centre Learn to read, write and speak English, and learn to use computers at Springvale Learning Centre. Classes suit beginner, intermediate and advanced students and are held in Springvale, DandenongandNoblePark. Phone 9574 6399 for more information and to register for 2016 or email literacy@snh.org.au.
Wellsprings Classes Welcome to all students old and new. Wellsprings for Women classes start back today! Call 9701 3740 for details. Wellsprings for Women Ph: 9701 3740
Computer Courses
You Can Now Find Us At Shop 2 & 3/225 Lonsdale Street,
Computers for beginners and advanced. Bridging courses to business and community work start soon. Great opportunity to improve work skills and job opportunities. Springvale Learning and Activity Centre. Ph: 9547 2647
Dandenong;
Basic Computer Skills for Beginners
Adjacent To The New Council Offices And Library
Learn how to use the computer supported by others in the group and the staff. Learn at your own rate, meet people, join in a range of activities based what you need to learn. All groups have group and individual tasks to complete. You are in charge of your learning. The program shows you how to use the computer, search the internet and how to send and receive emails. Dandenong Neighbourhood House. Ph: 9792 5298
Bendigo Bank Dandenong Has Moved.
Dandenong Men’s Shed Activities
Our Dandenong Branch is located at Shop 2 & 3/225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Phone:97947922.
Dandenong Neighbourhood House - 34 King Street, Dandenong - www.dandenongnh.org.au Keysborough Learning Centre – 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough – www.klckeys.com.au Noble Park Community Centre – Memorial Drive, Noble Park – www.nobleparkcommunitycentre.org.au Springvale Neighbourhood House – 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale – www.snh.org.au Springvale Learning & Activities Centre – 1 Osborne Avenue, Springvale – www.springvalelac.org.au Wellsprings for Women – 79 Langhorne Street, Dandenong – www.wellspringsforwomen.com Jan Wilson Community Centre – Halton Road, Noble Park North – 9795 9279
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This shed brings together people with an interest in woodwork and also supports local charities through the production of children’s toys and special requests. The Shed is open to new members and encourages both men and women to use the space to meet, socialise, have a tinker and perhaps mentor young people from the community. We are currently looking for a Volunteer Men’s Shed Co-ordinator, the shed has just been extended to give more space for people to come and use the Shed. If you are interested in this role please call the Dandenong Neighbourhood House on 97925298. We currently run Furniture Making Basics for people to build their skills and be involved in a range of community projects. Dandenong Neighbourhood House. Ph: 9792 5298
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Framework for the future CASEY residents have their chance to have a say on the draft Autumn Place masterplan. The framework will guide the future revitalisation of the Autumn Place neighbourhood activity centre in Doveton over the next 20 years. The council decided at its meeting on 19 January to endorse the draft masterplan for public exhibition. Damien Rosario, the councillor responsible for Cities and the Built Environment, said the masterplan represented an important step in the ongoing renewal of Doveton. “The Autumn Place masterplan is a key resource which will guide the use, development and regeneration of the Autumn Place neighbourhood activity centre over the next 20 years,” Cr Rosario said. “The draft masterplan responds to the community’s aspirations and needs and identifies projects that could be delivered now and into the future,“ he said. “These include upgrades to footpaths, lighting and streetscape, the town square, park and play-
Great Aussie traditions like barbies and cricket in the caravan park, fishing in your best secret spots and relaxing on holiday with family and friends are more alive than ever, and the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow is where these memories begin. See all the latest model caravans, poptops, tents, camper trailers, 5th wheelers, motorhomes, campervans and 4×4 off
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ground improvements and the delivery of a proposed family and community centre.” City of Casey mayor Sam Aziz encouraged residents to have their say on the draft masterplan. The council has organised a number of dropin sessions in the first week of February where the community can find out more about the draft masterplan, what is planned and share their feedback. Alternatively, residents can submit their feedback online, via email or by post. The first drop-in session will held on Saturday 6 February between 1pm and 3pm in front of the Doveton Bakery in Autumn Place. A second session at the same location will be held on Wednesday 10 February between 1pm and 5pm. To view the draft masterplan and provide feedback visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/currentconsultations. Residents can also view hardcopies at Doveton Library, Doveton College, John Pandazopoulos Hall and the Casey Civic Centre.
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TEN Sandi Steward, Junction Village resident 1, What is something people don’t know about you? Of all plants I find the unspectacular mangrove most intriguing! 2. What has been the most memorable moment of your life? My husband showed his support of my longed for study at university though I was 55 years old he paid my fees. 3. What would your last meal be? Very fresh flat bread, roast lamb, red wine and green salad. 4. If you could witness any event, past, present or future, what would it be? I hope to witness eradication of worldwide hunger. 5. What is your favourite television show? New Tricks illustrates how well I would have been employed as a creative mature-aged investigator in the police force. 6. What is your favourite book?
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce shows how simple yet profoundly transformative change can be. 7. You are hosting a dinner party and can invite six guests, dead or alive. Who would they be? Kevin McCleod (host of television program Grand Designs), Adelaide scientist Howard Florey, M. Scott Peck, Stephanie Dowrick, Jean Kittson and Russell Howcroft. 8. What has been your most embarrassing moment? When my newly made friend from Europe stayed over and ate freshly cooked breakfast porridge, I omitted to forewarn her how hot it was. Tears came to her
eyes as she let it out of her mouth as quickly as possible! Not only was her mouth scalded but she never stayed over again. 9. If you could live in a particular era, which would you choose? I would like to relive my life with new eyes to appreciate afresh how neighbours and friends in my community immigrated to Melbourne and made productive enriching life at home and in our communities. 10. What was the first or best concert you have ever attended? Mum and dad scrimped and saved for me to see a live production of the Bolshoi Ballet Nutcracker Suite (1959).
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Survivor steps up By GEORGIA WESTGARTH CHEMOTHERAPY is a regular in Sandi Bonavita’s life and has been for the past 18 years as she’s fought and beat cancer five times. But the Narre Warren mum is living what she calls a great life, coming off the back of a death sentence. “I’ve had a year of getting better every day and I honestly feel wonderful, I haven’t felt this good in years,” she said, despite living with a miniscule cancerous tumour in her arm pit. “There have been recent advancements in chemotherapy pills and the drug has been doing its job.” Sandi, 62, is a well-seasoned cancer survivor and has developed a huge appreciation for the work and research done by
the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation. And 2016 marks the second year that Sandi will walk in a sea of blue and pink Melbournians, also touched by cancer, in the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers. Sandi and her team of fundraisers called Mimi’s Gang will embark on the two day event in April and hope to raise more than last year’s figure of $23,000. “I’ve more than doubled my team members this year,” she said of what becomes a very emotional weekend away. “They set up around 2000 tents for walkers and it’s a beautiful event, people even put up blue and pink ribbons on their fences to show support as we walk past.” Participants can choose to walk either 60 or 30 kilometres and the walk is expected to pass the Peter MacCallum Cancer centre in East Melbourne.
“Nurses walk alongside you and last year I walked with the CEO of Peter Mac,” Sandi said. But it’s the cancer survivors that bring a tear to Sandi’s eye. “During the opening and closing ceremonies they seat all the survivors in one group and you can’t help but burst out crying. “It’s so inspiring sitting with hundreds of cancer survivors,” she said. All the weekends’ proceeds go toward research into women’s cancers at Peter Mac and Sandi said she hopes the walk breaks records. To make a donation to the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers or to sign up for the walk visit www.endcancer.org.au and type Sandi’s full name to donate to her team.
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CASEY’S Dasmesh Sports Club (DSC) soccer team needs a place to train and has been searching the south-east for the past two years. The multicultural not for profit club opened with just 15 keen soccer players three years ago and has expanded to include netball, volleyball, badminton, wrestling and cricket. Its teams play national, local and interstate tournaments with the Australian Sikh Games. But club manager Kulwant Singh said his soccer team currently trains at three different grounds each week and has no permanent arrangements. “Everyone has a place to train and play except our soccer team,” he said. “We hire a ground in Springvale and alternate between another pitch in Springvale and Cranbourne but it becomes expensive.” Mr Singh said his team will often get pushed out to make way for the ground’s home team and is constantly on the lookout for its next pitch to play on. “Recently we have grown a lot, we have nearly 100 people in DSC and 25 soccer players,” he said. Mr Singh is forced to operate the club out of his own home in Lynbrook and said he hopes to find more than just a place to train in the next few years.
The blue and yellow eagles recently played finals in a 16-team tournament. “We have many families that want to hold fundraising barbecues for the club and cultural events, we sometimes have them at members’ homes or the Lynbrook Park so it would be nice to have rooms,” he said. The soccer team, made up of 18 to 30-year-olds, trains up to four times a week in the lead up to tournaments but, unfortunately,
hasn’t won one yet. Mr Singh said that would surely change if the team had a solid base to train at and a weekly roster. With members from Lynbrook, Cranbourne and Narre Warren, Mr Singh said the club would be happy with a soccer pitch situated anywhere from Springvale to Casey. Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon said one of
to ensure they find a place for them. “But it comes down to soccer usage and the sport is in such demand and clubs have a lot of teams - we are looking for opportunities to fit them in around other clubs.” Anyone who is aware of a permanent training residency for DSC can contact Kulwant Singh through the club’s Facebook page.
the reasons the council felt the need to set up the Casey Association Football Reference Advisory Committee (CAFRAC) is because of instances like these. “The whole purpose of CAFRAC was formed to meet the needs of the soccer community because it’s vastly growing,” Cr Stapledon said. “I’ve linked DSC with appropriate council officers
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Once buyers set foot inside this spectacular home they will realize that it’s the dream they’ve been waiting for. The selling agent says it is rare to find a four-bedroom home on Bakers Road that’s revitalized and so well maintained to the highest of standards. It has four great sized rooms, solid hardwood floors, a contemporary style kitchen and bathroom, a huge front yard in addition to an entertainer’s haven with the pergola at the rear all positioned on a block size of 669 square metres. The reserve is practically across the street, bus stops are almost at the doorstep so the new owners will be surrounded by schools plus, in a matter of minutes, they could shop at Waverley Gardens or hop on the Monash or EastLink. This is the ultimate family home and it’s perfectly positioned and prepared for easy living.
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Malmo’s True Entertainer in a Perfect Locale If you love to wine, dine and entertain on any size or scale and you love space in every direction, this has to be the home for you. With such an exceptional alfresco entertaining area, an endless amount of grass for kids & pets in addition to the dual living areas and everything in between, this has it all. Add in the bonus of its superb location where you have schools, shops, freeways all nearby not to mention ducted heating, ducted vacuum, a dual oven, multiple living rooms, great sized BDRs and it’s all on a block size of 664m2 (approx).
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Tuesday 1st March at 5pm unless sold prior $530,000+ Wed 6 - 6:30pm & Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Chang Wang 0450 706 668 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888
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DANDENONG NORTH 12 FRANCESCO DRIVE Realise Your Dreams in Rosewood Downs Entertain on any scale, in any weather condition, enjoy the exceptional amount of space in every direction and make the most of this multi level, unique super sized family home. Large families will love the indoor/outdoor entertaining on offer, all while you have zoned bedrooms throughout in addition to modern feel bathrooms, plenty of living areas, an oversized double lock up garage plus a secure swimming pool on a block size of 826m2 (approx). It’s all positioned in the esteemed and central locale of the Rosewood Downs Estate where schools, shops, parks, freeways and so much more are at your fingertips. For an easy living lifestyle in an A1 position, make this large family home the one where you can build your own memories for years to come. Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 60/90/120 Days.
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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.
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Perfectly positioned in a quiet location and in the heart of Endeavour Hills, on a generous allotment of 668sqm approx. This gorgeous home has been lovingly cared for by the owners and with its low maintenance magical garden setting, gives you the feeling of peace and tranquillity. Offering 3 good-sized bedrooms, sparkling central bathroom, spacious separate lounge and dining areas and an updated kitchen. A lovely rear bedroom overlooks the beautiful garden.
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SALES & RENTALS
118 Walker St dandenong P: 9791 5922 F: 9792 2536
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Dandenong
Dandenong
82 CleelaNd Street
SUPER CENTRAL INVESTMENT WITH MANY OPTIONS!
Zoned Residential Growth Zone - Schedule 1 and sitting on a block of 820m2 (approx) with high exposure, this property is ideal for a Medical Practice, residence or development (STCA). Previously operated as a Dental practice, it features two consulting rooms, administration/reception area overlooking patient waiting area, staff rest room, storeroom and six car parking spaces at the rear. A short walk to the Dandenong Hospital, High Schools, Dandenong Market and Plaza. LEASE OUT - REDEVELOP - OR JUST MOVE IN!
5 NOrmaN COurt
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
This tidy three bedroom solid family home won’t last long. Adorned with very generous sized bedrooms, all with built in robes, two living areas, two bathrooms and single lock up garage. Located in a high demand area of Dandenong, you have access to Eastlink, Dandenong Bypass, Princes Highway and seconds away from Dandenong South Primary School. DON'T LET THIS ONE SLIP AWAY!
auCtiON: Saturday, 27th February, 2016 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) OPeN: thurs 4:40pm to 5:00pm & Sat 10:40am to 11:00am
FOr Sale: $520,000 to $560,000 OPeN: thurs 3:40pm to 4:00pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:20am
Narre Warren North
Cranbourne
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: $460,000 plus OPeN: Wed 5:00pm to 5:20pm & Sat 12:00pm to 12:20pm
25 muNdariNg drive
TALK ABOUT LOCATION!
As Cranbourne is powering through its growth spurt, this ideal investment is in the heart of it all! Featuring three generous bedrooms with built in robes, floorboards throughout, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and plenty of cupboards, large sunroom which leads out to the single garage and large backyard. Situated in between para-medical clinics and Zoned GRZ1 and will suit such usage (STCA). Currently Tenanted until August, 2016. OPPOSITE CRANBOURNE PARK SHOPPING CENTRE!
FOr Sale: $450,000 plus OPeN: thurs 3:00pm to 3:20pm & Sat 12:40pm to 1:00pm
EXPERIENCED SALES CONSULTANT REQUIRED We are seeking applications for the position of an experienced Real Estate Sales Consultant in our modern, state of the art ofice. We are one of Dandenong’s largest and most progressive Real Estate Agencies. You will be part of a great sales team and enjoy encouragement and support from management. A knowledge of Real Estate sales in the Dandenong area will greatly assist any applicant. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome the best people to be part of the team.
Eumemmerring 1/6 abrehart Street
3 BEDROOMS PLUS LARGE SUNROOM!
Located within minutes of Schools, train station and Dandenong City. Features a spacious formal lounge, spacious kitchen, dining area, full bathroom, separate toilet, laundry room, sunroom/rumpus and a double garage with remote door. Offers ducted heating, air conditioning, floorboards and tiles to wet areas.
Email applications to: sales@mclennanrealestate.com.au
FOr Sale: $300,000 plus buyers OPeN: thurs 5:20-5:40pm & Sat 11:20-11:40am
Dandenong 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’.
FOr Sale: $350,000 to $370,000 OPeN: Sat 10:20am to 10:40am
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
Dandenong
NEATEST OF THEM ALL!
IDEAL STARTER!
THE PENTHOUSE!
TOP APARTMENT!
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: Wed 3:00-3:20pm & Sat 11:40-12:00pm
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: Wed 3:00-3:20pm & Sat 11:40-12:00pm
13/38 King Street
11/116 Princes Highway
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 11:00am to11:20am
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!
FOr Sale: $215,000 plus OPeN: Sat 10:00am to 10:20am 1215910
Daryl Rayner Director 0411 537 820
Mick Whelan Sales Manager 0416 003 505
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John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517
Samuel Hanna Sales Consultant 0425 698 307
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HOME OF THE WEEK KEYSBOROUGH 6 JON PLACE
A3
B1
C2
IMMACULATE HOME IN A COURT-OFF-A-COURT Facing North and immaculately presented, this adorable 3 bedroom family home is situated in the most serene of courts off another (Keith) Court, yet so handy to schools, bus and shops. Situated on an almost rectangular 550m2 (approx) block with a private courtyard at the front and a private and substantial rear garden; this home is an ideal first home or even a second home for the family wanting a blue ribbon location to extend or redevelop (STCA). Comprising private entrance, air conditioned livingroom, neat kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher overlooking the rear garden. Adjacent is a family dining area. There are 3 bedrooms - 2 with beautiful polished hardwood floors, plus an all-white, recently updated bathroom and separate toilet servicing them. The home features ducted central heating, ceiling fans, quality window furnishings throughout. There is also an oversized brick single garage at the rear. This home has been lovingly maintained and updated by the current owner over the 40 years they’ve lived here, and is in great shape for its new owner to start enjoying. Terms: VP. 10% Deposit, Balance 30/45 Days
Auction: Saturday 5th Mar at 11am Price: $520,000+ Inspect: Thursday 4:45 - 5:15pm Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm
John Wysham 0418 322 618 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189
SPRINGVALE SOUTH 35 GLENWOOD DRIVE
A3
B2
C4
815M2: FIRST TIME EVER OFFERED FOR SALE Built by the vendor 50 years ago, they moved in the day we converted to decimal currency (14 Feb 1966)! Situated on a huge 815m2 approx. Allotment at the head of a quiet yet extremely central court location; the home has been loving maintained, updated and extended over the years, and today presents in an excellent condition. Whilst the site will be considered by many as perfect for a multiple dwelling redevelopment (STCA), the existing home presents as a great family home with heaps of room for kids to run around in their own back yard. There are lots of living options with a formal living room, a family room, a dining room adjacent to the kitchen, plus a study-cum-bar room. There are also 3 very generously proportioned bedrooms serviced by 2 updated, all-white bathrooms. Features include ducted cooling throughout, polished hardwood floors, garden outlooks from almost every room, a large carport, 2 storage sheds, mature trees and established gardens all around. Backing onto Burden Park and being extremely close to schools, retail and transport hubs; this rare offering will have enormous appeal for home buyers, new home site buyers and developers alike.
Auction: Saturday 20th Feb at 12:30pm Price: Contact Agent Inspect: Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am
KEYSBOROUGH 1/8 KENDRA PLACE 2 BEDROOM UNIT 250M FROM PARKMORE Set at the front of a boutique group of just 4, this delightful, east-facing villa unit is the perfect retirement option, investment or affordable first home. Comprising a formal entry hall, a light and bright, heated and air-conditioned living room, an airy kitchen with adjacent dining area, 2 double bedrooms both with built-in robes, an all-white, recently updated bathroom, separate WC., laundry with door to a lawned, private rear courtyard enclosed inside a high fence. There is also a brick, lock-up garage on title with a door to the courtyard. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure a really great unit in a blue-ribbon location. Terms: VP. 10% Deposit. Balance 60 days
Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611
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B1
Price: $380,000+ Inspect: Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm
John Wysham 0418 322 618 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189
C1
John Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189
KEYSBOROUGH 2/424 CORRIGAN ROAD STUNNING, CENTRALLY LOCATED TOWN RESIDENCE This house-sized, 4 bedroom town residence provides family accommodation over 2 generous levels. It boasts the perfect floorplan with a generous, robed bedroom and a full bathroom downstairs. The home has an expansive timber-floored living and dining area, a large, well-appointed, family kitchen overlooking the timber-decked al fresco area, a fully tiled bathroom and separate laundry. Ascend the architectural, timber and stainless steel, open-tread stair to a stylish living area upstairs from which you can access the master suite which includes a WIR and an en-suite. There are 2 more bedrooms and a principal bathroom. There is also a private balcony up here appended to the master suite. The home also features ducted heating, refrigerated cooling to the living areas, polished hardwood flooring and a RC garage with internal access and a 2nd car park on site. Terms: VP. 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 days
Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611
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B3
C2
Auction: Saturday 27th Feb at 11am Price: $500,000+ Inspect: Thursday 4:00 - 4:30pm Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm
John Wysham 0418 322 618 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189
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NOBLE PARK 1A Cypress Court
3A2B3D2L
Your Own Frontage - Luxurious and Contemporary Town House
Private Sale:
$450,000+
Combining an excellent design with quality ittings, this townhouse offers a genuinely luxurious yet contemporary living environment that is only a stone’s throw from Noble Park’s diverse shopping precinct. With great access to reputable schools, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, Sandown Racecourse and Noble Park station provided by Princess Highway and Corrigan Road, there is little keeping this residence from becoming a family residential delight. The stunning interior begins with a light illed living, area featuring quality looring that lead to a modern kitchen with Caesar tone bench tops. Accommodation is abundant as walking up the exquisite stair case you will ind 3 carpeted bedrooms complemented by a generous bathrooms and the master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe. There is ducted heating and evaporative cooling system as well as single remote control garage with internal entry, LED downlights, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and water tank complete this wonderful home. A delightful residential package that includes convenience, excellent accessibility and a charming yet contemporary interior perfect for any lifestyle,
Inspect:
Saturday 11:00am - 11:30am Photo ID Require
SPRINGVALE 29 Woodward Street
3A1B1D4L
Pure Potential In A Prized Pocket
Private Sale:
$550,000+
Inspect:
Wed 6 - 6:30pm Sat 1:30 -2:00pm Photo ID Require
Elegantly appointed on a quiet street with so much scope for more, this single storey home being offered for the 1st time in over 55 years is waiting to be lovingly restored. Generous dimensions that boast unlimited potential for homebuyers, investors or developers certainly present a irm foundation for future success. A 586m2 (approx) land parcel suggests ine rewards will low to build a brand new home or dual occupancy project (STCA), whilst also providing an attractive leasing/living option. Currently offering kitchen/meals area, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a spacious family lounge area complete with a reverse cycle AC and original space heater. Prominently situated in one of Springvale’s most in-demanded pockets loved for its close proximity to Springvale Central and newly developed Springvale Station. Whatever the plan, with grand land, great proportions and a view to the future, this one is ready to step up! Make sure you secure it today.
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Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491
Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491
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KeYSBorouGH 384 Corrigan road
3A1B1D4L
SPrINGVALe SoutH 4/12-18 Harold road
2A1B1D2L
Pure Potential In A Prized Pocket
Private Sale: $500,000+ Inspect: Wed 6 -6:30pm Sat 12;30 - 1:00 Photo ID Require
Calling all buyers, downsizer or investor!!!
Private Sale: $360,000+ Inspect: Saturday 10:00am - 10:30am Photo Id Require
The sky is the limit here in this meticulously well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, lying in wait for its next exciting chapter. A single owner home being offered for the 1st time in over 30 years, enthusiastic renovators may be tempted to launt their creative lair throughout the immaculate layout sitting on a spacious parcel of land. Perfect for quick access to Parkmore Shopping Centre, for swinging on to the Eastlink up to Melbourne CBD or nailing the school drop off. This charming low maintenance brick home is ideal for young or growing families, irst home buyers, down sizers and astute investors. Showcasing pristine condition kitchen with meals area, a light-illed bathroom and divine deco including original ozan Kanbur Corey (Khoi) Le timber work.
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.
NArre WArreN SoutH 47 Kershaw Drive
4A2B2D2L
NoBLe PArK 1/49 Lawn road
3A1B2D2L
Perfect In Many Ways
Private Sale: $480,000+ Inspect: Saturday 2:00pm - 2:30pm Photo ID Require
Corner block, with multiple options!!!
Private Sale:
0403 644 379
Featuring 4 bedrooms, master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, large formal lounge adjacent to Rumpus/Study. Family and guest can enjoy large open plan living with spacious meals area. Featuring modern kitchen with plenty of cupboards for storage and bench space for the talented chief, looking to cook up a great meal. Including two bathrooms, two toilets and double garage with internal access, providing that extra convenience and safety. Extra features include, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, dishwasher, loor tiles throughout and carpet in lounge and bedrooms. Sitting on a 560m2 (Approx) of land with established gardens and private back yard. Location is irst class being close all amenities including Amberly Park shopping centre, Casey Central shopping centre, P-12 College, Strathaird Primary
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$470,000+ Positioned on a low-maintenance and fully fenced block within easy access to desired amenities-Springvale Inspect: Central, this well presented 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home Saturday 11:00 - 11:30 pm with updated bathroom/kitchen and alarm system is the Photo ID Require perfect opportunity to purchase in a well-established family friendly suburb and take that irst step onto the property ladder and/or upgrade from your current residence. With plenty of natural light lowing through well placed windows, this lovely home has a spacious open-plan kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space. Adjacent to this is a sizeable family meals and air-conditioned living area with direct access to an undercover outdoor entertaining zone. All two bright and airy bedrooms Varun Ahuja feature low-maintenance looring and has air-conditioning.Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491
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WE LOVE IT 31 Mitchell Street, Nyora
VACANT LAND IN NYORA Large 1414 square metre allotment with old weather board cottage frame. Mains water and power available. Close to shops and Post Office.
For Sale Inspect Contact
$130,000 Plus By Appointment Ray Wilkinson 0417 515 649
Lang Lang - langlang@alexscott.com.au 35A Westernport Road. 5997 5599
DANDENONG
DANDENONG 96 LANGHORNE STREET Renovated home on a flat level 735m2 block, either live in & enjoy the guaranteed capital growth, retain the existing home & build at the rear or demolish & develop the site STCA. Offers large kitchen/meals area, master + WIR, 2 driveways & a large backyard. Blue chip location in the heart of Dandenong.
3a 1b 1c 1e Sat 27th Feb at 12pm unless sold prior TERMS 10% dep, 60-120 day settlement INSPECT Wed 5-5.30 & Sat 11-11.30 PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Ari Oinonen 0402 349 644
An opportunity to secure this fully renovated three-bedroom home in one of Central Dandenong’s finest streets, on a flat level 735 square metre block The potential here is enormous, either live in as a family home and enjoy the guaranteed capital growth, retain the existing home and build at the rear or demolish and develop the whole site, subject to approvals, either now or in the future. Set behind a secure front fence, the house has a large kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space, an adjoining meals area and spacious lounge with solid-fuel heater, three generous bedrooms, the main with walk-in wardrobe, a stunning central bathroom, separate toilet and laundry all complemented by a single-car garage, two reverse-cycle air-conditioners, two driveways and of the large backyard. Located in the heart of Dandenong just a short stroll to the CBD, Plaza, schools and train station.
POSTCODE
3175
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BARRY PLANT DANDENONG, 9706 7455 ARI OINONEN, 0402 349 644 INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT AUCTION: SATURDAY, 27 FEBRUARY, AT NOON
DANDENONG 4 Langhorne Street 9706 7455
Hall & Partners EUMEMMERRING 22 Riverview Crescent AUCTION
DANDENONG 13 Edith Street UNIQUE CHARACTER HOME WITH A MODERN TOUCH On a great sized allotment of approx. 711m2. This tastefully presented home comprises of 4 spacious bedrooms BIR & full ensuite to master plus an updated family bathroom. Complemented with a family room with adjacent dining area, plus a 2nd living room, brand new stylish kitchen with new appliances, dishwasher, self-cleaning oven, ceramic cooktop & handcrafted wormy chestnut bench tops. Ducted & reverse cycle air conditioning, gas & polished floorboards. Established & double garage. Adjoins onto Waratah Reserve. Auction: Saturday 20th February at 1pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 722
DANDENONG NORTH 309 Stud Road AUCTION
LOCATION IS THE KEY You have been searching for property in a quiet street, one street from Dandenong markets and on a massive block of land- well, here it is!! Brick veneer house has 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining, gas ducted heating, solid timber, kitchen, polished floorboards and plenty of fruit trees. Terms 10% deposit, Balance 60 Days.
AUCTION
Auction: Saturday 20th February at 11am Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039
ENDEAVOUR HILLS 10 Anderson Court ROSEWOOD DOWNS! On top of the hill (Service road) with views this large & most original one owner home on a wide frontage allotment of approx. 1050m2. Comes with 3 bedrooms & lots of living space & a generous sized lounge, opening to a large formal dining room which leads to the kitchen & meals area.This craftsman built home features terra cotta tiled roof plus large double garage under the roof line (remote entry) which also has direct access to the back yard. Enjoy the views & an early morning walk nearby Tirhatuan park frequented by the locals & noted for its tranquillity & nearby golf course!
FABULOUS ENTERTAINER This great home features 3 spacious bedrooms, Master with full Ensuite, family bathroom, Large kitchen/Dining, & sep lounge with built in TV leading out to a covered deck & huge manicured & landscaped backyard.With a large Rumpus room & an additional bdm with WIR, & room to install another Ensuite, great for teens or extended family. Ducted Heating & Evap Air Cond & ducted vacuum system on a 664 sqmt block with heaps of storage & plenty of off street parking. Nestled amongst quality homes in a quiet court in a great part of Endeavour Hills close to Shopping Centre & schools.
Auction: Saturday 20th February at 12 noon Inspect: Thursday 5:30-6pm Saturday 2-2:30pm Contact: Tim Retallack 0419 391 804
For Sale: $550,000 Plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Geraldine Kyte 0401 377 676
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4/49 Potter Street Dandenong
3 Ash Grove Dandenong Central
VALUE PACKED APARTMENT
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 ARV ventilation system & 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!
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 13th Feb at 11am 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $180,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303
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!
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 13th Feb at 12pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $460,000+ Tues & Thurs 5-5.30pm Saturday from 11.30am Nigel Raymond 0425 721 593
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1/32 Olive Road Eumemmerring
5 Taylor Court Dandenong North
IMMACULATE RENOVATED UNIT
IMMACULATE BV ON HUGE COURT BLOCK
Recently 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 floorboards throughout. Externally there is a decked area, private garden & single garage. Convenient location close to schools, bus & local parks.
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Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 13th Feb at 1pm 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $290,000+ Tues & Thurs 4-4.30pm Saturday from 12.30pm Nigel Raymond 0425 721 593
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Close to schools, shops & freeway access, this well maintained home is sure to impress. Offers 3 double bedrooms with BIR’s, tiled bathroom with separate toilet, comfortable gas heated lounge opens to family size kitchen with WO & gas HP + spacious meals area opening to large rear yard with lots of fruit trees. Features all gas appliances, a/c, stunning polished hardwood loors & security shutters. Externally a huge brick garage with internal toilet, lots of extra parking & approx. 770m2 lot (with room to extend) complete this great package.
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9 Bickford Place Hallam
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 5th March at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $500,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 3-3.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
G TIN S I L
63 Hinrichsen Drive Hallam
DEVELOPMENT OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Huge 970m2 block with permit to build 3 bed unit behind existing BV. Otherwise site would suit 3 new units (STP). Existing 3 bed BV includes spacious lounge, modern kitchen with WO & HP, good carpets & ducted RC air conditioning. Let at $320 per week until Jan’17. Rare opportunity here!
VALUE PACKED 1ST HOME OR INVESTMENT Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 5th March at 2pm 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $400,000+ Saturday 1-1.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
Set on a large 650m2 lot this spacious 3 BV features a large lounge, cupboard packed kitchen with WO & HP, spacious family room plus full ensuite to master. All gas appliances including ducted heating. Large garage plus extra parking. Let at $325p.w. but vacant possession is available.
Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent
Sat 12th March at 12pm 10% dep-bal 60 days $400,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088
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This great five acre lifestyle property is located on a bitumen road in the heart of Modella and is surrounded by broad acreage allotments offering loads of privacy and a true rural aspect. It is set up for a family looking for a manageable in size property and yet still has plenty of room to move. The sturdy brick home has three bedrooms plus a study. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, there is a family room and lounge/dining area, a large nine by nine metre two car garage, and a 7.5m x 18m workshop which is perfect for all tradespeople with its three metre clearance and power. There are five fenced paddocks, all with water and quality pasture. This is not one to be missed.
POSTCODE
3816
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Land in a prime location like this seldom comes along! Just a stroll to shops & even less to the gorgeous Civic Park in Drouin linking to the two towns walking trail & incl Playground, BBQ’s, Tranquil Gardens & a peaceful space to Ride, Walk Relax or Play. A fantastic sized block (~750m²) with all services available in a beautiful & established location about as close to transport, schools & all CBD services as you could hope to ind! Make your choice..Invest, develop or build your dream home. Easily accessible to fway entrance & only 1hr to Melbourne. $150,000 Internet ID: 9268529 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au
A quality townhouse you won’t need to think twice on exists right here in the most convenient of locations! Built by a local builder with the utmost attention to detail & offering so much more than expected – A true diamond. 3 BR’s, full ensuite & WIR, exceptional kitchen, all-seasons outdoor entertaining area, oversized garage incl space for the workshop & a large studio/sewing room! All within a short stroll of public transport, shops, parks, restaurants, doctors & more. From this position you’ll bring the car out only by choice never by necessity. $350,000 Internet ID: 9266964 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au
5622 3800 Cnr smith & Queen st, Warragul
5622 3800 Cnr smith & Queen st, Warragul
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With genuine sellers and at a great price, an inspection is a must to see what this great lifestyle property has to offer.
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FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, CRANBOURNE, 5996 1200 JASON BROWN, 0423 768 424 870 KOOWEERUP-LONGWARRY ROAD PRICE: $549,950 INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT
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Closing Thursday 3 March at 3:00pm
TWO RESIDENTIAL SITES TWO PLANNING PERMITS SPRINGVALE 782–794 Princes Highway
2–4 Hillside Street
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Land: 5,000 sqm (approx.)
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Land: 1,820 sqm (approx.)
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Planning Permit allows three 4 level buildings comprising 104 apartments (when developed jointly with 2–4 Hillside Street)
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Planning Permit allows for eight 2 storey townhouses (when developed jointly with 782–794 Princes Hwy.)
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Alternative standalone Planning Permit allows for ten 2 storey townhouses on 2–4 Hillside Street land
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Located in the heart of Springvale SC, doorsteps to shops, restaurants, schools & train. This young apartment ofers 3 spacious bedrooms, master with FES, BIRs to all rooms, open living & gas kitchen, timber floor throughout, tiles in wet area, quality curtains to all windows, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets & 2 car spaces. Extra features: heat & cool split system, private balcony & European style laundry.
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This young & modern 3 bedrooms unit has no body corporate fees & the current rental $19,032 pa. It ofers spacious open plan living with kitchen, ducted heating, 2 good size bedrooms with BIRs, master with FES, separated toilet & laundry, low maintenance courtyard, remote control garage with drive way space for a second car. And just minutes to train station, bus stop and much more.
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Only few minutes to Dandenong Plaza and walking distance to schools, shops, and public transport and all facilities. - This as-new apartment is now for sale! it features: 3 spacious bedrooms all with mirror BIRs, master with FES, Large open living and dining, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 2 bathrooms with toilets + laundry, private balcony, intercom, lit access, secure parking and storage.
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Situated in the heart of Frankston, walking distance to Bayside shops & the beach, this appro. 3420m2 corner block in Zone 1 has potential to build multilevel up to 66 apartments (STCA). The consulting suite consists reception, ofices, meeting rooms, storage & huge car park. The floor area approx. 1215sqm currently rental $104,400 pa GST incl until 2017, if fully leased can get extra up to $156,000 pa.
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Families look no further Boasting 4 bedrooms with built in robes, master with full ensuite and walk in robes. Versatile study room located down stairs with built in cupboards which could be used as a 5th bedroom. Step through the front door and be greeted with open plan living,. This lovely family entertainer has 3 living areas and 3 bathrooms, open kitchen/dining, ducted heating, evaporative cooling . Accompanying this lovely home is a double remote garage & remote gated, sun-room & a large garden shed in manicured gardens. Nestled on a block of 651m2 approx. All within walking distance to wetlands, shops, beaches and schools. Open for inspection Thursday 6:00 – 6:30 pm, Saturday 11:00 – 11:30 am
Here is your perfect opportunity to capitalise on the ever popular Dandenong Real Estate market. This renovated 2 bedroom with BIR, open plan living is a must inspect for the first home buyer, investor looking to add to their portfolio or someone looking to downsize to a low maintenance living. Currently returning $1129 pcm. Within minutes to Dandenong plaza, station, Dandenong Market, restaurants and café, Dandenong hospital, bus stops and more....
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EDUCATION AND OPEN DAYS
Hands up for great education ESTABLISHED in 1919, Dandenong High School is one of the oldest, largest and most culturally diverse secondary schools in the state. It is a co-educational school from years seven to 12 with an enrolment of approximately 2000 students. The school community has 77 nationalities and 83 different language groups. To ensure students develop a deep sense of connectedness to the school, it has a highly unique house model. Within each of the seven houses there are 300 students, 50 from each year level from year seven through to year 12. Each house contains 25 teaching staff from across all teaching areas and a house leadership team. The school has an innovative curriculum based on the principles of inquiry and deep learning and offers a broad range of opportunities for all students including VCE, VET and VCAL programs. Strong links with Chisholm TAFE allow students to undertake Industry Tasters and year 10 VET at the DREAM Trade Training Centre. The school offers a comprehensive EAL program, an extensive sports program and a dynamic performing arts program which includes dance, drama and music. There is also a select entry learning program, which is an accredited SELP program, for years seven to nine. For further information contact Dandenong High School at 92-106 Princes Highway, Dandenong. Phone 9792 0561.
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Wednesday 29th April, 2015 10.30am — 6.00pm
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Parents lead the way at Maranatha AS the oldest parent controlled Christian school in Victoria, Maranatha Christian School has always been a leader in providing high quality Christian education. With its focus on high academic outcomes, genuine student care and opportunity for students to serve by using their God given skills and talents, Maranatha graduates can be found across Victoria contributing to and building a better society. 2015 was no exception to this. Building on its excellent NAPLAN results, Maranatha students excelled in the 2015 VCE. School valedictorian Paul Michalski achieved a remarkable ATAR of 99.5 while Stephen Capon, the 2015 boys school captain, achieved 98.65. In addition, Jordi Sutato and Sarah Ciortuz finished first in Victoria in their subjects, Indonesian and Romanian respectively. This is a testament to the hard work of both students and staff. Across the board it has been wonderful to see the students fulfil the school’s motto, My Utmost for His Glory, by giving of their best, with more than 80 per cent of all students achieving results which placed them in the top half of the state. Maranatha continues to lead Christian education in a number of innovative ways to help students become the leaders of tomorrow. Its partnership with the Apple store at Fountain Gate to support the school’s iPad program is genuinely unique, while the teaching staff are all currently applying Teaching for Understanding, a teaching methodology designed at Harvard University with its Christian perspective to help children learn to think about the world through Christian values. The school will be hosting a conference on Developing Christian Thinkers in July, the first of its kind in Australia. For more information phone the school registrar on 9709 7217 or visit Maranatha.vic.edu.au.
Pre Kinder kids enjoy a session at the Hallam Community Learning Centre.
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THE Hallam Community Learning Centre is running Pre Kinder sessions for three and four-year-olds. The centre prides itself on preparing the children that attend these sessions for all sorts of things that might come their way. Last year, they learnt about different countries and were lucky enough to have had some mums come and sing happy birthday and nursery rhymes in
their native languages. Other topics covered included science with erupting volcanos, Da vinci paintings during art time and nature and wild animals. The centre can’t wait to see what the staff have in store for 2016. The kids also hosted morning tea for Mother’s and Father’s Day making yummy scones with jam and cream. Currently, there are vacancies for the 2016 sessions so why
not call on 9703 1688. The centre has undergone a massive renovation since November last year, thanks to the City of Casey, and staff are looking forward to welcoming the groups, starting Monday 8 February. The answering machine is on and we are checking messages. Hallam Community Learning Centre is situated at 56 Kays Avenue, Hallam.
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Nazareth College students enjoy the benefits of co-education.
Raising the bar Learning including PreCAL (year 10) and VCAL (years 11 and 12). VET music is also offered to both Nazareth College students and those from other schools. To encourage excellence in learning Nazareth College offers both academic and music scholarships to students in year seven, years nine and 10 and in VCE. The focus on personalised learning means that Nazareth College provides its students with an experience of Catholic co-education at its best! For further information about Nazareth College phone the college Registrar on 9795 8100.
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Diverse range of opportunities LOCATED in the heart of Endeavour Hills and within walking distance of the shopping centre and library, the neighbourhood centre may be one of the area’s best kept secrets. The Endeavour Hills UnitingCare Neighbourhood Centre (EHUNC) is a not-for-profit adult learning centre that delivers a diverse range of low cost classes including English, computer, art, craft and recreational exercise. It also has children’s services such as occasional care, three-year-old pre-kinder and after school activities.
Manager Bev Lamont said: “Even though the centre is small, we aim to provide a caring, nurturing, learning environment open to all members of the community. “We provide classes and activities that are innovative and applicable to a wide range of ages and cultural backgrounds. “Many of the people who come to the centre enjoy the friendly atmosphere created by the welcoming staff and talented, caring teachers. “Our participants make meaningful friendships that go beyond the classroom.
“Some of our friendship groups, like the knitting group and patchwork group, share their love of craft to the greater community by donating hundreds of handmade items to charity each year.” This year the neighbourhood centre has received funding from the City of Casey to deliver free computer and iPad classes for seniors.
It also has Victorian State Government funding to hold low-cost English classes for migrants who are permanent residents. More information about any of the classes and activities can be found on the neighbourhood centre website at www.ehunc.org.au or phone 9700 3789 to have a term program posted out.
3 & 4 YEAR OLD PRE KINDER GROUP VACANCIES Learning & Growing pre Kinder for 3 & 4 year olds Mon & Tues 9.30am—12.30pm $160/10 weeks Wednesday 9.15am—12.15pm $160/10 weeks
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BUSINESS SOUTH-EAST
Chipping in for biofuels By NARELLE COULTER REBECCA Yee and her business partner Dale Barnett are big fans of the humble fish and chip dinner. The more people tuck into this takeaway staple the more source product the entrepreneurial duo has for their fledging biofuel business. Rebecca and Dale’s Dandenong South business, Biofuel Innovations, turns waste oil into biodiesel, an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum diesel. Rebecca, who has a doctorate in chemical engineering and Dale, who is also an engineer, met through friends. They share a commitment to sustainability which has now grown into a business. “It all started because Dale was brewing his own beer and using biofuel to run his car,” explained Rebecca. “I love gardening and grow a lot of my own food. We both shared a passion for sustainability and both thought we had the know how to make a contribution.” In an Australian first, the pair have perfected a second generation technology method which uses a natural catalyst enzyme to convert used fish and chip fryer oil into biodiesel. About 10 Greater Dandenong fish and chip shops store their waste oil for Rebecca and Dale to collect once a month. They also collected the waste oil from the weekend’s Lunar New Year celebrations in Springvale. “A lot of people don’t think about their waste,” said Rebecca. “Fish and chip shop owners have a lot of things to manage and in many cases up to 20 litres of oil a week is just dumped,” Rebecca said. Much of Australia’s waste commercial cooking oil is sent overseas. “We export our waste oil then import it back again, but we don’t know what has been done to it. We essentially wash our hands of it. That’s where we want to get involved. “We want fuel that is Melbourne made,” Rebecca said.
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Biodiesel can be used in any diesel engine without modification as a replacement for fossil diesel. Biodiesel’s lubricating qualities helps prolong an engine’s life and is much better than diesel for the environment with cleaner exhaust emissions and zero sulphur emissions. Biofuel Innovations sells its fuel wholesale direct to trucking and transport companies for $1.10 per litre. Biofuel Innovations also sells glycerine, a by-product of the refining process, which is used for soap, cosmetics and candles and as a hand degreaser. At the moment, the company is producing 30,000 litres of biofuel a month. Rebecca said that would be scaled up once the business moves to
new permanent premises in England Street at the start of April. “Demand is out there, it’s just a matter of finding the right people interested in sustainable fuel. A lot of businesses we talk to are very supportive. “A lot of people are particularly keen on the whole made in Melbourne aspect of our business, that our product is made by accredited engineers to accredited standards.” Before Christmas Biofuel Innovations was awarded an $8000 City of Greater Dandenong business grant. Rebecca and Dale are using the money to fund their move to a larger factory and buy equipment. “The grant has really helped us get
a foot in the door with a lease.” They are delighted to be part of the Dandenong South business community, which has welcomed them with plenty of expert help and friendly advice. Through the business grant process, Rebecca met follow recipient Mona Lumani, owner of Arabian Bites. Biofuel Innovations is now collecting Arabian Bites’s waste oil. “Dale grew up in Endeavour Hills and I grew up in Wantirna so Dandenong South was perfect for our business,” Rebecca said. “I love that whatever we need, like a steel or glass fitter for instance, you can find them here in Dandenong. You
draw up a plan, they make it and we go pick it up.” And she and Dale love popping into central Dandenong for lunch, lured by the array of international fare on offer. However, fish and chips are not high on their list of lunch favourites. As Rebecca shows the Journal around the firm’s temporary factory, she lifts the lid off a drum of newly arrived waste oil. “Initially working with this oil did put us off eating fish and chips but you do get used to it,” she said. For more information on Biofuel Innovations email info@biofuelsinnovations.com.au.
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Place for fitness, any time ANYTIME Fitness at Springvale strives to provide the best experience to its clients to help reach their goals according to club manager Karen Lilley. “We have a fantastic location, 24-seven access, a variety of equipment ranging from functional weights to free weights,” she said. “We offer personal training and small group training.” It stocks pre-workout and post work-out protein supple-
ments and has a fully stocked vending machine. “Our focus is to grow the club into a family, friendly, environment and to be very community based,” she said. The club has been open since August last year while manager Karen has been 12 years in the fitness industry and has experience in personal training and group fitness. The staff also includes assis-
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tant manager Michael Krywyn and personal trainer Nicholas Taylor. The club will have a one-day sale on 10 February and take part in the Walk for Monash Children’s Hospital on 6 March. It is at 273 Springvale Road, Springvale, and is open Monday to Thursday 10am to 7pm, Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Phone 954 8544.
Convenient legal advice when and where you need it ADVICELINE Injury Lawyers has just completed the second expansion of its Springvale office since opening it in 2011 as it responds to increasing demands for legal advice in the suburban areas of Melbourne. A team of one partner, a senior associate, a lawyer and four support staff now work in the office. The expansion has seen three offices, two workspaces and a boardroom added. Head partner of the Springvale office Bree Knoester said: “Being
based in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs means that our clients do not have to travel into the city to access expert legal advice if they have been injured at work, in a public place or in a traffic accident - or if they suffer from an asbestos related disease. “This new extension has seen the installation of offices for additional staff and larger meeting facilities which means we are able to meet with more clients and offer a greater range of legal services.”
Recently appointed senior associate Naomi Riggs, who will shortly return from maternity leave, will be based in the expanded Springvale office, occasionally also working out of the Melbourne CBD office. Naomi is an experienced litigator and specialises in personal injury and employment law. Adviceline demonstrated its ongoing commitment to the local community as Presenting Partner of the 2015 Springvale Lunar New Year Festival, and has already confirmed
its support of the 2016 event. Ms Knoester said: “Adviceline is proud to once again support the community we work in and give back when we can. “We are a multicultural office that speaks four languages so we are a perfect fit for this very diverse part of Melbourne.” Contact Bree and the team at the Springvale Office, 369C Springvale Road, Springvale. Phone 9321 9879.
Bree Knoester.
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Casey’s country crew By GEORGIA WESTGARTH IT’S the radio show putting Casey on the map in Tamworth and it’s got just the right amount of country glitz and glamour to be broadcast around the world. Casey Radio Rocks Tamworth, hosted by Bob Halsall and local councillors Wayne Smith and Louise Berkelmans, has become a hit at Tamworth Country Music Festival in the past three years. Broadcasting insightful interviews about anything but country music from a conference room in Tamworth, Cr Smith said, the out-of-towners are becoming big names themselves. “We’re getting a reputation, we have high profile country musicians asking us if they can come on our show,” he said. “It’s pretty special - they give us a oneon-one concert.” The trio broadcast three hours of mu-
sic and interviews over the five-day festival from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 January. “We spoke to 52 acts for 15 minutes each and some of those included big names like Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Brand, Adam Harvey and Lyn Bowtell,” Cr Smith said, along with at least six Casey musicians lucky enough to play alongside country music greats. And having gotten to know the stars over the years, Cr Smith said, the interviews are casual and fun. “In our first year we knew nothing about the festival or country music so we’d chat to them about them - Louise, Bob and I are not country music fans,” he said, laughing. “But the performers loved talking to us because of that and Troy Cassar-Daley said it was the best interview he’d done in Tamworth because we wanted to hear about his family and kids.”
Bob Halsall, Cr Louise Berkelmans, country music legend Troy Cassar-Daley and Cr Wayne Smith in Tamworth. Casey Radio is the only out-of-town station to broadcast from the event. “It’s hard work but we love it - hun-
dreds of thousands of people go up for the festival, and Casey is definitely on the map in Tamworth,” he said.
Market hosts a wonderful day of Maori culture DANDENONG Market celebrated Waitangi Day on Sunday 7 February with performances and activities for market visitors. Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840. The treaty made New Zealand a part of the British Empire, guaranteed Maori rights to their land and gave Maoris the same rights as British subjects.
Entertainment and activities included performances by Maori cultural troop Te Hononga O Nga Iwi, moko face stencilling and a traditional weaving workshop. Moko is a traditional body art often associated with cultural performances such as Kapa Haka performances. The designs are often created for cultural performances with face paint, using intricate stencils. Raranga is a traditional Maori weaving
style used to make rourou (food baskets), kete (bags) and other adornment which were necessities in everyday life for traditional Maori society. All entertainment and activities were free. One of Dandenong Market’s favourite new street food vans, NZ Street Food, fed market visitors. NZ Street Food Kiwi offer inspired kai (food) and is best known for their hugely
popular hangi, a traditional dish made with chicken, lamb, potato, pumpkin, sweet potato, cabbage, stuffing and fried bread. NZ Street food also offer other delicious NZ delicacies, including raw fish, mussel fritters, NZ kina, fried bread burgers, pulled pork with coleslaw and steamed pudding with custard. See next week’s Journal for full coverage of the event.
Services join for safety THIS month will see the formation of Casey Council’s new Community Safety Advisory Committee. Councillors resolved to set up the committee last December in consultation with police. Springfield Ward councillor Louise Berkelmans said setting up the committee was an opportunity to bring together law enforcement agencies, emergency services and relevant community members to “continue making Casey a safe place”. “It makes sense to have appropriately qualified, locally based organisations collaborating on issues of public safety, amenity, emergency response, disease prevention and crime-related matters,” she said. The committee will be set up in conjunction with council’s Community Safety Strategy, which aims to contribute to the improved safety, health and wellbeing of local residents.
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DANDENONG’S Harmony Square will be open over the warmer months for free popular release movies. The sunset cinema will be showing Red 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.
PRESENTED by the Lions Club, the summer community festival runs over three days and includes live music, amusements and rides for all ages. There will be a fireworks display at 9.30pm. Burden Park, corner of Heatherton and Springvale roads, Springvale South. The festival will be running from Friday 19 February, 5pm-11pm, Saturday 20 February 11am11pm, Sunday 21 February 11am-4pm. For further information contact Ashley Lewis on 0418 380 555.
Dandenong 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.
Robotics workshop IN PARTNERSHIP with Robogals the Greater Dandenong Libraries will be holding free robotics workshops. The workshops will introduce participants to pathways in engineering, science and IT. The four week workshop will be held Saturday mornings, from 10am to 11.30am on 6 February, 20 February, 5 March and 19 March at Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street. For further information and registrations contact the library on 1300 630 920. Neighbourhood Watch public forum THIS Neighbourhood Watch event will include guest speaker Inspector Bruce Kitchen, who has more than 35 years’ service with the Victoria Police and oversees the Greater Dandenong police service area. Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Wednesday 16 March, 7.30 to 9pm.
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and change. There will be activities between 3pm and 5pm and lion dancing and a firecracker display by the Hong De Lion and Dragon Dance Association. Free fortune cookies will be available for children. Barbecue area along Clarendon Drive near the lake, Saturday 13 February, 3.30pm to 4.30pm with dragon dance at 4pm.
STALLHOLDERS are needed for a one off market to coincide with the YMCA Swimathon in Noble Park. The pool canteen will sell hot food, drinks, sandwiches and cakes on the day. Noble Park Aquatic Centre, 9 Memorial Drive, Noble Park, 10am to 3pm, stallholders are to set up at 9.30am. Pay stalls before Sunday 21 February, non-refundable. To book phone Glenn at NPAC on 9546 7955. Cost: Inside stall including one table and chair $20, outside stalls, BYO table $10.
GOLD is the name of the newest ABBA tribute show to hit Dandenong. Dancing Queen: The 40th Anniversary Tour has been staged around Australia and performed to more than 20,000 people since it started in 2014. Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker Street, Dandenong. Saturday 14 May, 8pm. Tickets adult $59.90, concession $49.90, child (15 years and under) $49.90.
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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.
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.
Save energy workshop THIS workshop will help reduce energy use and manage energy bill costs. The program is suitable for tenants, families, home owners and residents in need of financial support or people interested in energy efficiency. The evening includes presentations followed by the chance to speak directly with the experts. Light catering will be provided at the free event and bookings are not required. Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Wednesday 17 February, 5.30pm to7.30pm. For more information phone 8571 1000.
Family sustainability festival LEARN ways to reduce environmental footprints on the world at this sustainability festival. Tricks to save money as well as practical skills will be taught by experts. 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. 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, Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Opening night, Friday, 10 June, 7.30pm.
Al-Anon family groups AL-ANON family groups provides support to families and friends living with alcohol abuse and problem drinking. Meetings are held on Wednesdays 8pm at Dandenong Hospital, David Street, Seminar Room Two, West Entrance. Fridays 10.30am at Springvale Church of Christ (hall at rear) Buckingham Avenue, corner Windsor Avenue and on Saturdays 2pm at St Gerard’s Community Centre, 71 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North. For more information phone 1300 252 666.
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Full-time Nursery Positions available at leading Victorian wholesale nursery Narre Warren North and Officer. Production manager with proven nursery experience, organizational and supervisory skills to manage specialized production areas. Applicant must be able to lead a diverse range of employees to improve performance and production outputs. Horticultural quals are highly desirable. General Nursery Hands positions available for production and dispatch staff. Applicants must be physically fit, have an eye for detail and work at a fast, consistent pace. Previous process type work and interest in horticulture are beneficial. See our employment page at: www.paradisia.com.au for more information. Hours are 7.30am to 4pm weekdays. Wages based on experience and ability. Applications by email to hrparadisia@gmail.com or fax: 9706 1425. No phone applications.
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BUSHTRACKER 2005 16ft. 2 gas bottles, standard external front cargo doors, new Aussie Traveller "Coolabah" awning 2014, full annexe, rear camera, 4 x wind down stabilisers, 3 water tanks, 4 solar panels, 4 x 130amp/hrs deep cycle GEL batteries, new 2014 hour Seasons hatch, Dometic air con, Winguard antenna, mobile phone antenna, 12v external outlet, queen size island bed, LED reading lights, Xantrex Inverter 1800 watt, 50 amp automatic battery charger, TEAC 47cm LED TV /DVD, Pioneer AM/FM radio with 12 stacker CD/DVD player inc external speakers, VANSAT portable Satellite TV System including VAST Decoder, 187 litre "COOLMATIC" 12volt compressor fridge/freezer, microwave, shower/toilet combo with handbasin, 4 gas burner stove /oven/grill. Reg 29/4/2016 (S96720) $55,000. Phone: 0488 401 915.
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JAYCO 2012 Discovery 17.6ft dual axle. First to see will buy. This Van has it all. As new used only twice, modern light coloured timber look with chrome fittings/décor, neutral colours, shower/toilet, reverse cycle airconditioned, microwave/fridge freezer, HD TV with DVD, rear entry door, drop down jacks, outside table, rear nudge bar, bike rack, side awning. Many extras including heavy duty Hayman Reece tow bar fitting with anti-sway bars, tow ball lock, electric braking system and controller, independent mobile unit which allows you to position van, full cover, new baby weber barbeque, registration (U16-865). $32,999. Phone: 0419 998 419
REGENT Caravan 2005. 19'6", 4 wheel electric brakes/brake away, alloy rims, front storage boot, 12 volt battery and charger, twin water tanks, twin gas bottles, electric/gas hot water, 3 way fridge, queen size bed with inner spring mattress, under bed storage, combo toilet shower, shaver/storage cabinet, roof top air conditioner, new roll out awning, microwave, 4 burner gas cook top/griller, rangehood, loads of cupboard space, slide out pantry, TV, DVD /radio surround sound player, tyres in excellent condition, always kept in shed when at home. Registration (Q87-324). Excellent Condition throughout. Endeavour Hills. $33,000. Phone: 9700 2104 or 0427 541 671 or 0419 871 413.
SUPREME 1760 Tourer Executive 2010, full ensuite, microwave, 150Ltr fridge/freezer, 4 burner stove & oven, stereo radio player with external speakers, ibis air con & heating, queen size bed roll out awning, external picnic table, built-in BBQ, excellent condition. $38,000 affirmative. Phone: 0439 415 110 or 0400 071 658.
SUPREME Getaway 2006 Pop top. Great little Off-road Poptop caravan. Very good condition with one owner. Not been used in recent years due to illness. Registration (R42-124) until July 2016. Single axle built in steel base, new awning, gas bottles, electric brakes, single beds, 3 way fridge, 4 burner cooker with grill and with many more features. $28,000. Phone: 9700 7931.
WINDSOR, Dynasty, 24ft, 2001, full ensuite, island d/bed, 3x bunks, 4 burner, cooktop, grill, microwave, comes with all cooking equipment/utensils. New TV, bedding, roll out awning come annexe, elec brakes, tandom axle, independent suspension, Rev cycle AC, gas, HWS, front boot storage, 2 new gas bottles, reg 05.2016, easy to two. $30,000ono. 03 5625 1312.
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While Big Bash and Governor General XI selection were amazing, Molineux rated Victoria’s under-18 championships victory as her season highlight. Picture: CRICKET VICTORIA
Sophie Molineux’s cricketing summer has been highlight after highlight – starting with her selection for the Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League. Picture: GETTY IMAGES
In a league of her own By JARROD POTTER FOR many it would be hard to top Sophie Molineux’s 2015-16 season, but the Dandenong Lions’ all-rounder is no ordinary cricketer. For someone who has only just turned 18, the cricketing world has been at her beck and call this year with a cavalcade of phenomenal achievements. The Bairnsdale girl’s 2015-16 resume is better than most players’ whole careers: she played for the Melbourne Renegades in the inaugural Women’s Big Bash League, picked for the Australian Governor General’s XI and captained the Victorian under-18s to a national championship victory.
And to cap it off she’s been sensational whenever she could don the Dandenong colours after smashing her maiden first XI century, smashing 112 against Box Hill in October. Even with the senior successes she had with the Renegades and the national-level selection, her greatest joy from this year was winning the national championship – captaining Victoria to a 59-run win over NSW Metropolitan in the final. She averaged 62.5 in the championships with three half-tons including a match-defining 59 in the finale. “Probably the national championship – just winning that,” Molineux said. “Taking the national championship
we had a great bunch of girls and was great to win it as it was a long time coming. “All the hard work we’ve done throughout the year we put into practice and we pretty comfortably won every game which was good to see. “It was huge to be involved - just to see how far women’s cricket has come in the last three months – it’s grown so much and the profiles of so many girls have just risen,” Molineux said. “You’ve got to sort of sit back and pinch yourself as it’s happened so quick – and happened too quick for a lot of girls in this Big Bash. “There’s so much exposure that’s happening in women’s cricket and it’s good to be a part of.”
While it wasn’t a successful tournament for the Renegades – finishing last – the women in red upset eventual premiers Sydney Thunder on television as one of many highlights from Molineux’s inaugural campaign. “I think beating the Thunder on Etihad Stadium on a televised game was huge for us,” Molineux said. “We were on the bottom and they were on the top and for us to go out there and beat them pretty easily was fairly special.” She was also one of the inaugural Australians picked for the GovernorGeneral’s XI to play India and even though the match was rained out, Molineux loved every second in her first international-level clash.
Her cricketing ambitions will be put on the back foot this year, though, with her VCE studies taking priority. But Molineux is determined to get back to the crease as much as possible in 2016. “I start year 12 so I’m going to have to juggle cricket at home – for West Bairnsdale – and Dandenong and school at once – so I’ll see how many games I can get in with Dandenong this year and next season I’ll be able to play most games,” Molineux said. “Love to win a few games with Dandy – they’ve been struggling the last couple of months but it would be good to get back there and help out as much as I can… and just keep enjoying my cricket.”
Demons are hot on the talent trail By JARROD POTTER SOUTH-EASTERN footballers will get a chance to join the Melbourne Demons through a new talent pathway program. Introduced across the state for all Victorian clubs this year, the south-east is where Melbourne Football Club’s Next Generation AFL Academy will be located. Allocated to the Dandenong Stingrays’ TAC Cup region across the southeast from Mornington-Peninsula, Casey and Greater Dandenong - the Melbourne Demons will join the ranks to cultivate and develop junior talent entering the TAC Cup. The Demons’ south-east academy is one of 10 set up by the AFL to get 1118 boys and girls from diverse backgrounds or with indigenous heritage to, hopefully, play elite football, while also raising the talent pool within those areas. While many of the academy’s details were yet to be finalised, the Demons were thrilled to play its part in the south-east’s elite football future. “We’re excited to start up the Next Generation AFL Academy and give south-east Melbourne’s boys and girls a new football opportunity,” a Melbourne Football Club spokesman said. “Seeing the more of region’s talented juniors follow the path of south-
eastern footballers, like Nathan Jones and Ellie Blackburn, into the Demons is something we’re keen to develop further in the next few years.” Dandenong Stingrays region manager Mark Wheeler sees the Melbourne academy as an extension of the successful Stingrays/Demons multicultural academy - known last year as the Jimmy Toumpas Squad. “The diversity program is to work off what was started here with the Jimmy Toumpas Squad,” Wheeler said. “Having it aligned to an AFL club – it’s to help generate some interest from diversity and multicultural areas so we’ll be aligned to Melbourne and it will be aimed at those kids who aren’t currently aligned to football. “We’ve only got 450 on our books but we could have 2000 players in this academy in that zone. “With high level sports – basketball, cricket, soccer – that’s where they’re aiming it at and can attract some of those boys and girls.” With Greater Dandenong and Casey leading the state for diversity and migrant communities who might not have played football before – including the Stingrays ruckman Gach Nyuon just recruited by Essendon – the program is set to boost the chances for many young footballers this season and beyond.
“Pete Dye has done an amazing job with our AusKick program and the Jimmy Toumpas Squad... and this academy will take that even further so we can attract those five to 10 young boys or girls who can’t get into footy because of either access or socio-economic reasons,” Wheeler said. “It’s all about that little extra push to grab a few of those talented players.” The program isn’t just for the boys most importantly and Wheeler thought the academy would get the south-east’s young girls to speed up their development and potentially push all the way through the Stingrays Youth Girls Academy onwards to Melbourne’s AFL Women’s team. “It’s a huge push by the AFL, which we are 100 per cent supportive with our program,” Wheeler said. “The future of footy is really strong in the female arena but we’ve got to push it and develop it more in that arena. “By the time they roll out this academy and what we’re doing with the youth girls academy – you need to know how to stretch and work on your fitness before you play a game of footy – that’s the idea of playing those academies.” Melbourne’s region has been altered slightly from the Dandenong Stingrays’ region as the City of Frankston will be with St Kilda’s academy area.
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Bloods, Eagles on the hunt By JARROD POTTER DDCA TURF 1 - ROUND 9 (Day 2) THE colours were on show Saturday as Springvale South flexed its one-day muscles again to build a handy buffer atop the DDCA Turf 1 ladder. SPRINGVALE SOUTH v PARKFIELD Brutalising Parkfield (52) in a 31-over massacre, Springvale South (0/55) showed no mercy to capture yet another win - the seventh of the season for the high-flying Bloods. Tim Ford (5/18) took matters into his hands early. He devastated the Bears’ top order - sending four men back to the sheds in four consecutive balls; snaring a rare double hat-trick at the local level. A fifth Bear soon went back to hibernation as Nilochana Perera (0) lost his bails to ... you guessed it, Ford. Travis D’Souza (15no) held on valiantly as the procession of wickets continued at the other end via Jarrod Armitage (2/12) and Matt Wetering (2/11) joining the party to stop the innings quickly.The chase was even quicker than the initial hunt for wickets; Dylan Quirk (27no) and Michael Vandort (22no) did it in a canter to leave Parkfield speechless come day’s end. DANDENONG WEST v HALLAM KALORA PARK In the only white-clothed Turf 1 clash, Dandenong West’s (167) efforts last week proved enough to vanquish Hallam Kalora Park (149) and effectively kill off the Hawks’ finals hopes. Led by Shaun Weir (5/36), the Bulls put in their best performance of the season to roll all and sundry. Leigh Booth (36) was a lone Hallam hold out, but even his efforts soon fell apart. His wicket proved the catalyst for demise as the Hawks slumped after the evergreen allrounder fell. Peter Atkinson (3/39) finished the job as he and Weir burdened the workload to rattle off 50 overs between them. CRANBOURNE v BUCKLEY RIDGES Buckley Ridges (88) had its finals hopes quashed by Cranbourne (5/89) after a woeful collapse at Casey Fields. The Ridges’ recognised bats were held to ransom by Eagles’ devastators Matt Chasemore (4/6) and Steve Spoljaric (3/25). The visitors’ top four barely registered a peep,
falling to 4/10 in the opening few overs. It left the heavy lifting to Paul Rudd (27) and the skipper Dan Watson (16), but even they fell after the defences were ripped to shreds. Cranbourne’s Ben Ingham (2/13) - making his Turf 1 debut - skittled Rudd and Lukas Hoogenboom (9) to start his top grade career in style. The chase had similar hiccups - especially against Hoogenboom (3/13) - but in the end Spoljaric (27no) and Chasemore (29) did the damage once again to take Cranbourne to its fifth win in a row. NORTH DANDENONG v BERWICK Middle order mastery from Berwick (8/165) and some nuanced bowling was more than enough to blow away North Dandenong (63). Ryan Crawford (51) grit his teeth and held on through the middle overs alongside Josh Holden (36) and Jack Williams (25). The trio then counterattacked to set a par-target for the Northerners, but it would be far too much for them to chase. Matt Crosby (3/14) and Williams (3/11) had a spinner’s field day running through the hosts, taking only 30 overs to complete the rout and bolster its finals credentials heading into the final rounds. NARRE WARREN v LYNDALE Narre Warren (5/273) bounced away from the bottom with a sensational 111-run victory over Lyndale (162). The Magpies’ charge was left by Janaka Liyanabadalge (138), who helped rescue his side after two early wickets. With support from Wendell Perumal (40) and the skipper Kaushalya Weeraratne (43), Narre Warren set an impressive stage with the blade and finished it with the ball. Perumal (3/18) and Steve Woodward (2/23) cleaned up the Dales with seven overs to spare. The win also ensures the Magpies can not be relegated in their first season back up to Turf 1 - making for plenty of celebrations at Sweeney Reserve. VSDCA NORTH/EAST 1ST XI - ROUND 11 (One Day) In the Subbies’ one-day round, Noble Park and Endeavour Hills had similar disappointing fortunes. The Bulls were overrun by Brunswick (6/182)
Susantha Pradeep slashes hard for Buckley Ridges - one of the only positive strokes from Picture: JARROD POTTER its disastrous day at Cranbourne. 149892 and the loss leaves Noble Park (118) hanging on by a thread to a finals chance. Issy Perera (3/26) was miserly as usual with the ball, but struggled to hold down the highly ranked Wickers late in the innings. Taking to the pitch for a difficult run chase, Sanjeewa de Silva (25) was the best with the blade on a fairly average day for the visitors. Captain-coach Luke Wintle (23) stuck to the crease with a few other helpers in the middle order, but the efforts weren’t enough to give Noble Park the much needed six points. Jake Bradshaw’s (17no) cameo at the end was fun but not functional enough to get the Bulls the win. Noble Park has two rounds left to sneak into the finals and pray for other results to fall its way
Dandy Lions roar, Dandy Panthers sigh By JARROD POTTER WOMEN’S VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET - ROUND 16 (Twenty20) CHRISTENING its new-look pavilion in the best way possible, Dandenong Lions (3/95) sung the song proudly and loudly in the change rooms after a seven-wicket win over Essendon-Maribyrnong Park (6/94). City of Greater Dandenong councillors and staff members on hand to unveil the redeveloped Alan Carter Pavilion. With a vocal crowd right behind them, it created the perfect backdrop for Dandenong Women’s Cricket Club to start the next chapter in its storied history. It started with the ball as the ladder leader’s experienced heads - Emma Kearney (26) and skipper Briana Binch (20) - couldn’t curtail Dandenong’s attack. Chelsea Moscript (2/13) was exceptional with her spin as the Lions threw the ball around to eight bowlers to hold the Bombers to 6/94. The Lions’ response started poorly - losing Erica Kershaw (0) for a golden duck via Kearney (1/17) - but the tide turned quickly through a pair of Women’s Big Bash Leaguers. Captain Kelly Applebee (42no) and Sophie Molineux (44) carted the Bombers to all parts of Greaves Reserve. The shifting tempo came especially off the blade of Molineux who sensationally flat-batted a couple of sixes. The 86-run stand between Applebee and Molineux would prove criti-
Chelsea Moscript shows off her follow-through in Dandenong’s Picture: GARY SISSONS seven-wicket win on Saturday. 149894 cal in the end, as the Bombers ran out of options to restrict the Stars/ Renegades one-two combo. Molineux succumbed late in the clash, holing out to Mikayla Haddow off Taylah Lynn (1/6), but her knock was more than enough to hold up her end of the bargain. It was a sensational display in only her fourth VPC clash this season - as Molineux has been off and about on state and WBBL duties throughout the summer.
Another to miss a large chunk of the season finished it off as Applebee struck the winning runs to keep Dandenong’s finals hopes alive, sitting two points off fourth placed Prahran. Dandenong Lions will face Prahran at home on Sunday. The Premier Cricket race is just about run and done for Dandenong (157 and 1/54). It’s hopes of making the Men’s competition final eight took a huge
blow on Saturday with its narrow first-innings loss to Melbourne Uni (224) Hopes were revived by a sensational bowling performance after the Panthers had to bat through tough, monsoonal conditions last weekend. At 8/128 the match remained in the balance. Dandenong’s spearheads Justin Butterfield (3/43) and Adam McMaster (2/61) seared through the top order. With Peter Cassidy (4/36) and Tanner Stanton working through the tail, the Panthers hopes were sadly dashed. It took a miraculous partnership from the scholars’ tailenders to avert crisis. The stellar ninthwicket stand between Steven Reid (66) and Elias Karageorgiou (35) turned the game on its head and left Dandenong scrambling to stop the onslaught. Reid in particular took to the Panthers’ attack and ensured Melbourne Uni would make the target and then some. Brenton Murphy (25no) and Cameron Forsyth (22no) saw out the overs on a tough day at the office in Dandenong’s second innings. Sitting 10 points outside the top eight, with only two rounds to go, it will take a lot of outright success to sneak the Panthers into Premier finals. It starts this round at home against Fitzroy-Doncaster before squaring off in the final home-andaway match against Greenvale.
- starting this weekend against second-placed Mt Waverley. Endeavour Hills (117) was blitzed by Plenty Valley (3/265) - especially the hosts’ opener Will Wright (137no). There wasn’t much the visitors could do to halt the Valley with bat or ball. Wright took the game away from the visiting Eagles early as he cashed in alongside Simon Bray (51) and fellow opener Harjinder Chahal (34). After a top order collapse, only only a middle order stand from Luke Cody (29) and Richard Saniga (28) saved any face for the Eagles. But that only delayed the inevitable as the Eagles slumped to their fifth loss in a row, leaving them securely fixed to the bottom of the VSDCA ladder.
Dandy destination WNBL - ROUND 16 TAKING the first win across a harrowing schedule, Dandenong’s WNBL finals spot seems secured after its 77-33 nail-biting victory over Sydney Uni. It was a first term shoot-out as neither side gave an inch ... but the second quarter opened a serious chasm between the two as the Flames lit it up. Sydney Uni’s nine-point margin at the mainbreak - bolstered by the shooting of Katie-Rae Ebzery (18 points), Tahlia Tupaea (16 points) and import Joslyn Tinkle (15 points) - could’ve broken the Rangers, but the visitors’ resolve was put to the test and stood tall in the second half. The tables turned dramatically through the third, but not before the Flames’ lead shot out to 11. Dandenong started to reel in the hosts as Steph Cumming (19 points) got her trademark jump shot going while Sara Blicavs (18 points, eight rebounds) started crashing the key and creating headaches for the under-sized Sydney defence. Amazingly Dandenong turned minus-nine into plus-four by the final change as Lauren Scherf (17 points, seven rebounds) starred once again off the bench - nailing two tricky field goals to vanquish the deficit completely before starting the side’s push ahead. The domination continued in the opposing end as the Rangers reeled in 33 defensive rebounds to monster the Flames 43-26 overall under the ring. Blicavs proved a game-changer through the final term as she had the ball on a string. The Australian Opals’ forward plucked an offensive board after her own missed three, hit the two-pointer before making a match-defining steal. Her next two pointer left the Flames on the back-foot as Dandenong’s lead ballooned to eight. The Flames brought it back to three late in the clash after a Tinkle trey, but Cumming showed the way to hit the match-winner and give Dandenong its 14th win of the season. Dandenong’s second clash of the weekend only 13 hours after its Flames’ win - was against Canberra in the nation’s capital on Sunday afternoon.
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Battle hardened after tour By JARROD POTTER
Josh Battle, right, alongside Dandenong team mate Myles Poholke, was part of the AFL Academy’s preseason tour of America. Picture: AFL MEDIA White and Bailey Rice to walk him through the process. “With all the running and that we were doing... my second week I did most of the training and that was un-
real,” Battle said. “Training with the likes of Armitage and all that, I guess looking up to them as a youngster it was weird running around with him, that’s for sure.
“Was only (Rice and White’s) third training session - so we were all going in there pretty nervous and they went on a leadership camp so I didn’t spend much time with them but it was super.”
Amin strives for the next level of success By JARROD POTTER INSPIRATION to take his football to the next level and pride in his religious heritage are the great insights Musa Amin will take from his time with Bachar Houli. Amin, 18, from Narre Warren South, was one of four footballers to best embody the Bachar Houli Academy’s Wall of Success values. After making a great impact at Houli’s AFL Academy Camp - a sixday program for 35 up-and-coming Muslim footballers held last year - Amin was voted by his peers to receive a Bachar Houli Leadership Medal. The players voted for a person they thought met the academy’s criteria - including trust, voice, ability and pride among other necessary attributes - which Amin felt extremely
privileged to receive. “That was an honour to get it there were about 30 other blokes wanting that medal, but I got it in the end which was great,” Amin said. “I saw a website on the internet with Bachar Houli and his mission to come to his program and see if I could get an opportunity there, and I did. “I did it for the past two years which was really good - I took away a lot off Bachar. “What to do, how to position myself and what to do and how to improve on - and I’m always asking questions as well.” It wasn’t just about footwork and strategy, as the Richmond defender Houli set up the camp to encourage the footballers to engage in leadership roles and learn more about their
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religious and cultural background. It’s been a long road through junior football for Amin - starting with North Dandenong before heading to Endeavour Hills and finally ending up at Noble Park. He’s trying to make inroads towards an EFL senior debut this season with the Bulls after he was en-
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JOSH Battle received his first taste of life as a professional athlete... and is hungry for more. The Berwick 17-year-old has gone at break-neck speed this off season as he looks towards the big leagues. His selection in the AFL Academy first allowed him to play against the Australian Allies on Grand Final day at the MCG before he was whisked away to join St Kilda’s training group for nearly three weeks of intense preseason training. Handpicked as one of a handful of top AFL draft prospects to head over to the elite IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, Battle got put through the ringer to see where his skills and athleticism stacked up. While he went through the hard yards during this pre-season period, Battle thinks he’s all the better for the experience and is ready for another big crack at the TAC Cup. “Definitely came away from that a little bit fitter and a bit wiser,” Battle said. “I’ve learned a lot about me as a person over there and just what it takes to live as a professional athlete in that environment. “Sando (Brenton Sanderson) said in one of his meetings ‘you’ll realise how bad you do want it or you don’t want it’ after club week and America. “It’s definitely something that I want.” It felt a bit strange for Battle to run alongside men he’d looked up to for years such as David Armitage and Nick Riewoldt... but he had a couple of familiar Dandenong faces in Brandon
His time in Florida taught him how to stay at the professional level for longer and to keep pushing himself to the next level. “Flew off for the states and that was a pretty surreal experience in America,” Battle said. “I guess what it takes to be a professional athlete, because being in that environment, surrounded by all these terrific athletes, just implementing that and living like one of them, which was good.” He returned to the Stingrays’ training track this week and his hopes for the season have been set high - but that’s what it will take to get a ticket into the AFL. Battle will have to balance schoolwork with playing commitments for Haileybury College, Dandenong Stingrays and likely Vic Country in a frenetic year for the 190cm utility. After a strong start to 2016, Battle wants to keep the good news flowing as he aims to move into the midfield and add another string to his bow making him that much more enticing as a draft prospect. “Just want a good strong pre-season, finish that off well and, hopefully, have a consistent year at the Stingrays and we’ll hopefully be up there again,” Battle said. “Definitely this year I’d like to get into the midfield as I think my endurance is probably one of my strengths, so if I can take that into the midfield that would be really good. “Been doing a bit of stoppage work at the Stingrays on the first night back.” Battle’s Stingrays had their first pre-season skirmish on Sunday morning in an intra-club match at Frankston.
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2015 COROLLA ASCENT SPORT AUTO From
$23,990
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20 2015 01 LAN LANDCRUISER NDCR RUISER PRADO TURBO DIESEL
$17,990 $17,99 7 0
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2015 YARIS ASCENT AUTO HATCH
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DRIVE D RIV IVE $63,990 $ 63,9 990 DR AWAY AWA AW WAY
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• Reversing Camera • Touchscreen • 60/40 Split Fold Seats
$23,990 DRIVE AWAY
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Corolla Ascent Sedan AUTO
2015 RUN OUT ACROSS THE
HILUX, RAV 4 AND KLUGER RANGE OVER 100
CARS TO
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[A] Recommended driveaway price shown for Corolla, Yaris and Prado GXL includes 12 months’ registration, 12 months’ compulsory third party insurance (CTP), stamp duty and dealer delivery on vehicles purchased by 29/02/2016 unless offer is extended. Driveaway starting price is exclusive of Metallic Paint. Offer available on 2015 Prado GXL auto models produced from June – December 2015purchased by 29/02/2016 unless offer is extended. Prices may vary depending on specific vehicle conditions. Current navigation mapping database encompasses major capital and primary national road networks and offers some coverage in regional areas. The Hilux, Rav and Kluger range in stock is correct at time of printing. For more information please contact Patterson Cheney Toyota on 03 9215 2200 for more details. 1213260-CB3-16