Dandenong Journal Star - 08th August 2016 by Star News Group

8 August 2016

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Mandy Stevens with her brothers Brent, left, and Christian, right. friend Sam Sua was released on a community corrections order in April after pleading guilty to assaulting Mr Williams during the incident. “I feel like we have justice with Robert Marshall but I am disturbed that Sam Sua is still in the community,” she said. “I had to quit my job and the judge could have asked Mr Sua to relocate but it’s the victim’s family that have to.” Ms Stevens still works in youth services and believes the death of her brother could have been avoided if the preventative services in the criminal system were better funded and supported. Marshall’s criminal history was taken into ac-

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count when Justice Karin Emerton handed down the prison sentence. Marshall was from an abused and disadvantaged background, has been in and out of prison a number of times, assaulted corrections officers, had a number of previous assault charges, the most recent one was only three months before Mr Williams’s death. “I’m sure the police would have loved to have locked him up but they couldn’t and he was free to walk the streets,” Ms Stevens said. She said strengthening preventative service measures could see violence in the community significantly reduced.

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“There needs to be more services and better communication between available services. “Violent issues need to be addressed at a younger age as there is no point trying to stop someone at 19 or 20 years old if there are red flags at 13-14 like there were with Marshall.” Christian Williams is survived by his 10-yearold son Jack, who Ms Stevens said was being well looked after by his extended family. “Jack is doing well. He’s devastated and misses his dad every day but he’s well supported and doing well. “He has his dad’s kind heart.”

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The sister of a man murdered in Dandenong Park in 2014 has spoken out about the need for better support for victim’s families during criminal trials. Mandy Stevens was in court on Tuesday 2 August when Robert John Marshall, 22, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal bashing of her brother Christian Williams. He faces a non-parole jail period of 16 years. “For someone who takes life in such a horrible manner we were hoping the sentence would be more but it is better than what we expected,” she said. She said having had to go through the court system for almost two years had caused her and her family great stress and pain. “The court system for victims and victim’s families is unsupportive and horrendous,” she said. “We were told to join a support group and there wasn’t a voice in the room for Christian.” A spokesperson from the Victorian Department of Justice said there were mechanisms for victims’ families to be heard in court. “If someone pleads guilty or is found guilty of a crime, victims have a right to tell the court about how the crime has affected them,” the spokesperson said. “This is called a Victim Impact Statement and is one of the things that a judge or magistrate may take into account when deciding the penalty to give the offender.” Marshall was convicted of beating Mr Williams to death in an unprovoked drunken rage. The court heard how Mr Williams had been living on the streets and suffered from an intellectual disability after being struck by a car when he was 10 years old, resulting in permanent brain injury and facial scarring. Ms Stevens said the court system was unsympathetic to the trauma caused to murder victims’ families. “The Department of Police Prosecution’s role is to move the matter through the court in a timely manner but it becomes all about the rehabilitation of the offender,” she said. “Victims and families need to be more recognised and the age of the offender should not make a difference because it doesn’t change what the families have gone through.” Ms Stevens said she was forced to quit her job of nine years in Dandenong after Marshall’s

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Sleepy trafficker nabbed A convicted drug trafficker has been freed on bail after being found taking a noon-time nap in a car with blaring loud music and a clear liquid believed to be GHB at a Dandenong South service station. Stanley Lostitch, 26, of Croydon South was released on a charge of trafficking on 1 August at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court after spending the previous fortnight in custody. On 18 July police found Lostitch in the Mazda 323 driver’s seat with music and rear tail lights on, and windscreen wipers operating at a fast rate, the bail hearing was told. Police alleged Lostitch’s torso and forehead were “sweating profusely” and he was initially unable to be woken verbally. In the front passenger seat were 21 multi-coloured small bubble containers and various larger

containers containing a “clear viscous liquid”. Police alleged the liquid was believed to be about $2000 worth of GHB. The court heard police assert that the unemployed man was actively trafficking to support a habit of about 20ml of GHB daily and a “couple of points” of ice every two days. Defence barrister Michael Gleeson described Lostitch as a “troubled young man” with unresolved mental health issues and who had been jailed after a fatal car crash. Mr Gleeson indicated the accused would fight the trafficking charge, saying there was no evidence of selling drugs. He said Lostitch, if bailed, had full-time concreting work and stable accommodation with a close relative. Prosecutor Senior Constable Tess Holmes said it was in the community’s interest not to release a convicted trafficker who was at risk of further trafficking.

Lostitch had a two-month suspended sentence for driving offences hanging over his head and was also charged with breaching his community corrections order. According to a police bail summary, Lostitch had extensive history as a drug offender, including a 2013 conviction for trafficking 14 grams of ice and possessing GHB, ice and ecstasy. Magistrate Julie O’Donnell noted that Lostitch “fell off the radar” of his corrections order and had not engaged with judicial monitoring, treatment and rehabilitation. However the “relatively young” accused with a “very serious” criminal history had no drugrelated offending since 2013. Ms O’Donnell placed Lostitch on CREDIT bail on condition that he doesn’t drive, stays at a specific static address, reports three times a week to police and subjects himself to a night curfew. Lostitch is due to appear at a mention hearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 18 August.

Refugees caught in deadly game of hide-and-seek By Cam Lucadou-Wells Tamil asylum seekers in the Greater DandenongCasey region are in hiding after the Australian Border Force reportedly raided homes in a ramped-up operation to send young men back to Sri Lanka. Asylum seeker advocates say that about 20 people have been snatched in home raids in recent weeks, and that many of the hundreds of Tamil asylum seekers in the area are at risk. Some have gone underground leaving behind their homes, work, friends and even their mobile phones as they sleep in their cars. Star News believes there are plans among home-grown supporters to set up sanctuaries to hide at-risk asylum seekers. Recently three males were removed from their south-east Melbourne home late at night by ABF officers and taken to a detention centre. Within days, one of them was flown to Sri Lanka, the others are believed to have lodged appeals while in detention. Jesuran Wellness Centre spokeswoman Catherine Franklin said many had recently had their applications rejected as part of the Federal Government’s ‘fast track’ program. She said asylum-seekers classified as “double negatives” have had Centrelink payments and work rights cut off. Another plentiful local populace, the Hazara community, especially those who arrived from Pakistan, is expected to be targeted next by ABF, Ms Franklin said. She and Tamil advocates dispute the government line that it is safe for Tamils to return to Sri Lanka due to the end of the long-running civil war. Kumar Narayanawami is a Springvale-based Tamil case manager who was once in a similar predicament. He said he knows that 80 per cent of the Tamils in the area are on a visa knife-edge and their civil war traumas are compounded by depression and anxiety. He fled Sri Lanka by boat four years ago after he got a phone tip-off that his face came up on a Sri Lankan Government computer as a person of interest.

Police wish to speak with a man regarding an assault on a woman in Springvale in May. A man followed the woman from the Springvale train station to Lascelles Street about 3.15am on Saturday 14 May. The offender approached the woman and demanded she perform sex acts on him in exchange for money but the woman refused. The offender then chased the woman from Lascelles Street back down Springvale Road and physically assaulted her, causing facial injuries. The woman ran to a nearby house where police were called and the offender fled. Detectives from Transit Crime Investigation Unit have released this image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident. The man is described as Middle Eastern in appearance and about 170cm tall with a medium build.

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Kumar Narayanaswami with three Tamil males at risk of deportation. 157610 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Others under suspicion of Tamil Tiger links had been taken from homes and jailed or “disappeared” by the military and police without prior warning. But advocates say Tamils now require proof of a direct serious threat or physical harm to remain in Australia. Dandenong-based Tamil activist Aran Mylvaganam said there’s still a “silent war” going on in Sri Lanka. “It’s a real worry that only a small percentage - about 10-20 per cent - of (Tamil asylum claims) are being accepted, given the serious nature of what’s happening in Sri Lanka’s north and east.“

A Department of Immigration and Border Protection spokeswoman said the department didn’t comment on people removed from Australia. “The department continues to return people who have been found not to engage Australia’s protection obligations, and have no further outstanding immigration matters. “People who have exhausted all avenues to remain in Australia, do not hold a valid visa, and have no lawful basis to remain are expected to return home voluntarily.” She said “appropriate assistance” was given to “non-citizens” to establish them back in their country of origin.

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Intruders injure six Five males were hospitalised following an aggravated burglary at a share-house in Springvale South, on Wednesday 27 July. Four unknown males forced entry the house on Dodds Street, about 11.35pm, armed with baseball bats and iron bars demanding drugs and cash. The offenders then assaulted six of the 11 men in the share-house resulting in stab wounds, a broken arm and a blunt-force head injury to the victims.

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Looking Back 100 years ago 27 July 1916 A Glimpse of France Part Two Through Young Australia’s eyes Letter from Private H W Garlick Now we are passing through pasture land, over which are herds of sheep grazing, and for nearly 50 miles we pass through irrigation country. It is evident that all men of serviceable age are under arms, as in the fields you see none but very aged men, young boys and young ladies, and they are keeping the work well in hand. This sight warms one through and through, and then you can fully realize why the French fight for their country for it is worth all the fighting.

50 years ago 4 August 1966 Calwell ‘All the way – with Australia’ The Labor Party’s policy on foreign affairs was

“all the way with Australia,” Mr Arthur Calwell told a crowd of 150 in Dandenong on Tuesday night. Mr Calwell was opening Dandenong ALP Combined Unions Centre at the Diamond Bowl building in Thomas Street. He was welcomed to the city by the Mayor, Cr Eric Hill, who said Dandenong was honoured that a man of Mr Calwell’s stature could make the time available to come to the city during the busy period leading up to the Federal Elections.

20 years ago 12 August 1996 Cathie blasts Study The Chief Commissioner of the City of Greater Dandenong, Mr Ian Cathie, has branded a study into a freeway linking Dandenong with Frankston and Ringwood, a high speed public transport network and higher density housing as “a waste of money”.

The study, to cost between $1million and $2million, will explore options for a 40-kilometre area from Ringwood to Frankston, including Berwick, Dandenong, and Springvale. Mr Cathie said the studies had already been done and that land had been reserved since 1962 for the proposed and overdue Scoresby Freeway. He said the north-south road links between Stud and Springvale roads were inadequate and already heavily congested and there was no need to spend more money on consultants to “tell us things we already know”.

5 years ago 8 August 2011 Input sought on Afghan Bazaar redevelopment There is one week left to have your say on the future of Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar precinct.

The cultural precinct, on Thomas Street between Walker and Scott streets, will soon be revitalized in a project jointly funded by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship and the City of Greater Dandenong. Hossain Mozfari of Dandy Afghan Kebab said that section of Thomas Street was “not a very nice area at the moment”. He said he would like to see more street lights, because the precinct stayed busy until as late as midnight, and more trees to liven the area. But, most importantly, he would like more of the Afghan community’s history in Thomas Street displayed, such as when the traders opened and how much it has changed since then. “We need something to show who we are and where we came from,” Mr Mozafari said. – Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

Magpies swooped as we peeked Jack Johnson was the author of When The Clock Strikes, a fascinating account of growing up in Dandenong, his years tending to the city’s pipes and drains as a plumber and bringing up a family with wife Frances in their beloved home in Macpherson Street. We were always fascinated by what was behind the fences of Roseneath and when we went to our mate Murph’s house in New Street, opposite the back of Langley’s, we looked through at the end of the tennis court. If we stood quietly just as the sun went down we would see all sorts of native animals and birds coming out of the thick bush under the trees to feed on the grass. Many times we would see animals we had not seen before. Doctor Langley had a regular little zoo, including wallabies. There were also a number of large gums

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BACK JACK JOHNSON amongst the scrub where kookaburras and rosella parrots built their nests in the hollows of the trees. Both eastern and crimson rosellas frequented the bush and trees of Roseneath and fed and drank from containers and ponds provided by the Langleys. At the entrance of the second driveway from McCrae Street, there was a very tall gum in which, every year in the uppermost branches, magpies built their nests. The big kids teased the magpies when they had eggs or baby birds.

They would stand in the middle of the grassed area of the school ground and stick their backsides up in the air and watch the magpies from between their legs. When the magpies swooped they would jump up and whack at it with a switch, or their mates would chuck clods of dirt at it. The birds because very savage after this treatment. One Saturday morning, Jinnie was coming back from Crump’s store when she saw the maggie coming at her. She made a run for the safety of the hedge over the front gate, but the angry bird was too swift and she ended up with blood pouring from the top of her soft little head. In 1953 Father Michael O’Sullivan bought Roseneath for £11,000. The property was sold after the gracious brick home had been accidentally set alight by a painter’s blowlamp.

The first St John’s College was built on the Roseneath land where St Mary’s Primary School complex and tennis club now stand. Just recently (2008) a block of land near where Murph lived in New Street, opposite the back of Roseneath, sold for half a million dollars. Over the side fence of Roseneath, next to one of the last remaining patches of native bush at the rear of a block in McCrae Street, was the old handmade brick house called Briarhurst. Built in 1857 by Doctor Phillips and his sons, it was one of the very early homes of Dandenong. It is possible that he originally owned the whole block bounded by McCrae, New, Wilson and Power streets, as Roseneath and all the other homes on this block were not built until the early 1900s and later. As kids we played in sheds at the back of Brickie’s house which was on the corner of Wilson and McCrae streets and adjoined Briarhurst.

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Drive for women By Casey Neill Getting behind the wheel through a Dandenong program is driving up confidence in refugee women. CatholicCare is providing a driving program with funding from the RACV Good Citizen program. The first group of 20 women is about to complete the program, thanks to instructor Shirin Safi, who speaks five languages. “I’m really interested in making women independent,” she said. She told the Journal she felt a sense of achievement when she saw them driving. Interest has exceeded expectations, so there’s a waiting list with close to two full groups of participants. Some of the women are relatively recent arrivals to Australia while others have lived here for a number of years. CatholicCare Dandenong settlement support worker Gula Bezhan was a doctor in her homeland.

“I changed my career because of women, to empower women,” she said. “I was a gynaecologist in Afghanistan. “It’s very good when you make women confident and they can stand up on their feet. “With driving, they get this opportunity.” Ms Bezhan said many were single mothers or on visas and without their husband around to teach them to drive. “They were not allowed to drive in Afghanistan,” she said. “When they’ve got power, they use it.” Victoria Police and Greater Dandenong Council representatives attended a session with the women on Wednesday 27 July to provide information on road rules and parking signage. Sima Yaghoubi started driving one month ago. Through Ms Behzan, she told the Journal she was scared to drive before she joined the CatholicCare program. “I have a very good instructor who helped me to be confident,” she said.

Five males were hospitalised following an aggravated burglary at a share-house in Springvale South on Wednesday 27 July. Four males forced entry the house on Dodds Street about 11.35pm armed with baseball bats and iron bars demanding drugs and cash from the occupants. The offenders then assaulted six of the 11 men in the share-house resulting in stab wounds, a broken arm and a blunt-force head injury to the victims. The intruders left with their victims' mobile phones. The occupants of the house with injuries were taken to hospital and later discharged after it was determined their injuries were not lifethreatening. Police were told the invaders all had their faces covered during the home invasion but it is believed three of them were of south European or Middle Eastern decent and the fourth Caucasian. It is believed the four men waited outside the house for some time in a vehicle before entering the premises. Police believe this was a targeted attack and the investigation remains ongoing.

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To Mandy, Brent and Lindy and your extended families I hope this jail sentence brings you some peace now that Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s killer has been dealt with through our justice system. While it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring Christian back, I hope your comments can affect some change in the way our justice system deals with these perpetrators by intervening at a much earlier age before these criminals make life changing decisions. Gaye Guest, via Facebook

Bin stickers drive safety message All good and well having the stickers but the bins only go out once a week! Drivers should already now the speed limit and abide by that speed. Dianne Walker, via Facebook

I would like to comment on the section None Of Our Business. Last week it mentioned that the councillors at a local council meeting laughed at Mr Jim Memetiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments about Webster Street, Dandenong, being to dark at night, they responded saying that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jim, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night time!â&#x20AC;? This comment personally offends me. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it is a laughing matter at all. My grandpa at the age of 75 was bashed and left to die in this street only walking a short distance to his home on Ellis Street, Dandenong, just after 7pm. The street is definitely really dark and lighting issues should be addressed. Maybe someone would have seen my granddadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attackers if the street was lit up a bit more. Zymbrie Tairovski, Dandenong.

We had the 50km speed symbols on our garbage bins but when they were replaced the stickers went with them! Unfortunately there are too many different driving speeds in various local streets. In Buckley Street alone there are three different speed zones in the whole length. Speeds need to be more consistent throughout the state as it is confusing for drivers, especially if you are driving in a new area and most drivers try to do the right speed all the time. Gaye Guest, via Facebook

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By Victoria Stone-Meadows A new shopping centre on the corner of Hutton and Chapel roads in Keysborough is causing headaches for residents. Nina Kelly from the Keysborough South Action Group put questions to Dandenong councillors about traffic management around the centre at their meeting on Monday 11 July. Ms Kelly raised concerns regarding bicycle and pedestrian access to the centre and traffic management and turning lanes. The group is particularly concerned about the planned main access to the centre being from Chapel Road rather than Hutton Road. “The current VicRoads approved plans have over 1500 residents living on Perry Road entering via secondary Chapel Road,” said Ms Kelly. “Its absurd road planning. This major infill suburb did not happen overnight ... and planning has been happening for over 15 years.” Director of City Planning Jody Bosman confirmed the Chapel Road access to the new shopping centre will be a signalised intersection, pedestrian access to the centre will not be available via Hutton Road for Perry Road residents. “As it currently stands, no connecting pedestrian/bike access will be constructed along Hut-

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ton Road to Perry Road by the opening date,” the written response said. Mr Bosman also confirmed there would be no upgrade to the median lane on Hutton Road to accommodate for the influx of traffic. “The median lane will not be updated to include a turning lane for traffic heading west on Hutton Road,” Mr Bosman wrote. “The access the site from this direction, residents will need to turn right at the Chapel Road/ Hutton Road lights, then turn right at the Chapel Road/shopping centre intersection.” The Keysborough South Action Group wrote to VicRoads about the planned traffic management in the area and received a response within four days. “At a post speed limit of 80kph, VicRoads considers allowing an uncontrolled right turn at the median of Hutton Road across three lanes to be unsafe,” the response said. “Vehicles will be able to perform a U turn at the intersection of Chapel Road and Hutton Road to use the left in, left out access on Hutton Road, if they are travelling westbound on Hutton Road.” Ms Kelly is urging residents to contact VicRoads and request a right hand turn to access the shipping centre via the median when heading west on Hutton Road.

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He said the new technology was expected to produce greenhouse gas emissions savings of 39,484 tonnes over the next 20 years. “A total of $7.43 million will be saved over the 20-year period through reduced energy and maintenance costs. “This amounts to an average expected saving of $371,497 per year. “These funds will be reinvested into the community to improve economic output.”

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Level crossing removal works will begin in August. Changes to parking conditions. From August we’ll begin major works to remove all nine level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong using a modern, elevated railway and rebuild five new stations. It’s an important project that’ll deliver significant safetyy nges improvements for drivers, pedestrians and train users. There will be some disruptions to train services and changes to parking conditions. In particular, these car parks will be affected: Murrumbeena Station • Murrumbeena Station car parks will temporarily close from Sunday 31 July. Noble Park Station • Mons Parade car park will temporarily close from Monday 1 August.

Carnegie Station • Morton Avenue car park will temporarily close from Monday 8 August. Clayton Station • Carinish Road car park will temporarily close from Saturday 3 September.

Additional car parking spaces will be ng stations: available at the following • East Malvern Station • Holmesglen Station n • Sandown Park Station • Huntingdale Station • Clayton Station (Haughton ghton Road)

During these car park closures, disability permit spaces will be relocated in the vicinity of affected stations. Weekend works on the rail corridor will also occur from August with buses replacing trains and changes to traffic c conditions. Drop into our information hub on Neerim Road Murrumbeena, visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 762 667 for more details. *Please note these dates may be subject to change.

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erty transactions to be settled securely and efficiently online. “We are proud to be at the forefront of this field and appreciate the work that our team has done to get us to this point and the support from PEXA, our client and our partners in this transaction,” said Sebastian Renato, Principal, Property and Construction. Anyone still with doubts on the consequences of breaching intervention orders? Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard that a serial family violence offender had been in custody since being found in her parents’ bedroom the day before – allegedly at the parents’ invitation. Police stated that there was no violence, no threats and absolute co-operation and remorse by the 32-year-old woman during her arrest. Against her was that the full intervention order – just a fortnight old – barred her from being within 200 metres of her parents’ house and that she’d been fined and put on community corrections orders for similar breaches in the past. She was jailed for 30 days – less the one day she had spent in remand custody.

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South Eastern Masonic Centre’s Andrew Gleeson and Giorgio Migliaccio, and Sally Ritter, centre, with kids’ packs. 157114 “I just want to give them a soft toy and a blanket to cuddle.” Giorgio Migliaccio, secretary of the SEMC, said the organisation said “it was an opportunity too good to miss” to back such a new, worthy charity. “It’s helping children in those situations. It’s

just something we had to support.” The masonic centre wants to back worthy charities with further events in coming months. “Each time, we’ll pick a local charity. It’s something where people can enjoy themselves and throw in money for a local charity.” The dinner dance includes music from The

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A teddy-bear, a blanket, pyjamas and a few comforts – it’s a little significant something to help the thousands of kids taken out of the family home. Backpacks 4 Vic Kids founder Sally Ritter has delivered more than 1600 packs in Victoria and parts of NSW to kids going into foster care and emergency housing since she started the charity. Such is the demand she’s moved the business out of home to a Cranbourne factory – along with new $2500 monthly overheads. She says the not-for-profit charity is in desperate need of donations for babies and children up to 17 years old – new soft toys, blankets, sleepwear, backpacks, baby bathing items – as well as cash. In a bolt from the blue, South Eastern Masonic Centre arrived like a knight in shining armour. It rang and offered to stage a rock-and-roll dinner dance to raise funds for the charity. “It was just amazing,” Ms Ritter said. “Someone rings and says we hold this thing – can we raise money for you? “That would be great!” Ms Ritter, a former foster carer, started the charity when she made inquiries to donate to a similar Queensland-based group. When she found out some of the proceeds were wasted on shipping backpacks to Victorian kids, she forged her own organisation within eight weeks. The backpacks give a child – who is in a situation of upheaval – a “sense of ownership”. It allows child protection workers and foster families to also focus more wholly on the child as they settle in. The packs are distributed by the Department of Human Services, Victoria Police, foster care agencies and crisis accommodation providers. Ms Ritter hopes to expand the charity to kit out thousands more children in need who don’t get a backpack – such as children at-risk and those in transitional homeless accommodation. “There’s so many children to reach – more than 3000 children placed in out-of-home care a year just in Victoria and tens of thousands that haven’t gone through the system yet.

Man’s extra jail for telling lies By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has been given extra jail time after being caught out lying about his violent past in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. The 33-year-old Dandenong man pleaded guilty on 1 August to possessing cannabis, ecstasy and prescription drugs as well as breaching an intervention order. At first, the man instructed his lawyer that a previous violent charge didn’t involve the same victim protected by the intervention order. “It wasn’t family violence related,” the lawyer told the court. However Magistrate Julie O’Donnell replied that the 2014 charges did include a contravention of a family violence safety notice. She retorted “you can’t get more family violence related than that”. After more instructions from the accused, the lawyer told the court that the false imprisonment charge related to a neighbour. Police prosecutor Senior Constable Tess Holmes made further inquiries and then told the court that the charge, in fact, related to the ex-partner who had taken out four intervention orders against the accused. Sen Const Holmes said on that occasion the accused had pushed over the victim while she held their baby son. He then kicked her in the face and dragged her

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back in the house as she tried to flee, the court was told. The baby was “knocked around” and bruised on the head several times during the bashing. At the hearing, the man also pleaded guilty to not complying with a community corrections order claiming he was instead helping care for his child. Sen Const Holmes told the court this claim was also untrue and that the Department of Human Services had told her that the man had been barred from seeing his child since February. The man had been sentenced to his most recent CCO in March for possession of ice, cannabis, a prohibited weapon and a controlled weapon. It was the third time he’d been convicted of breaching a CCO. Ms O’Donnell said her “radar went up” when she first heard the man’s hollow claims. She said she had concerns over the man’s drug history and violent past. She sentenced him to nine months’ jail, without concurrency “given the circumstances here”.

Pedestrian leaps to avoid crash car A pedestrian was forced to dodge a car as it crashed into a traffic sign after a police pursuit. A divisional van spotted a silver Ford being driven by a 31-year-old Springvale man traveling north at high speed on the Princes Highway near Browns Road in Noble Park at 4.35am on Monday 1 August. The Ford sped north for about 200 metres be-

fore performing a U-turn and heading back towards Browns Road. As the driver attempted a turn at speed into Browns Road, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a sign outside a car wash on the corner, forcing a pedestrian to jump out of the way. The driver was trapped in the vehicle. He was later arrested at the scene.

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4 Bogong Crt •฀Immaculately฀Presented •฀Open฀Plan฀Lounge฀-฀Dining,฀Kitchen •฀2฀Bedrooms฀Both฀With฀B/R •฀Lovely฀Light฀Kitchen,฀Gas฀Hotplates •฀Electric฀Oven฀•฀Split฀System •฀A/C฀Double฀Shower฀With฀Hob •฀Remote฀Control฀Roller฀Door •฀Enclosed฀Front฀Sunroom •฀Low฀Maintenance฀Front฀And฀Back฀Gardens

16 Braywood Drive •฀2฀Bedrooms,฀Built฀In฀Robes,฀Gas฀ Upright฀Stove฀•฀Gas฀Space฀Heating฀ •฀New฀Split฀System฀Air฀Conditioning฀ •฀Brand฀New฀Carpet฀•฀Rear฀Patio฀ •฀Brand฀New฀Shower฀System฀ •฀Garden฀Shed฀•฀Security฀Doors฀ •฀Carport฀•฀Option฀Of฀Buying฀Furniture

2 Birch Court •฀Nice฀Neat฀2฀Bedroom฀Home •฀Both฀with฀BIR฀•฀As฀new฀Carpets •฀Gas฀Heating,฀Air฀Conditioner •฀Split฀Level฀Lounge฀•฀Open฀Plan฀ Dining฀/฀Kitchen฀•฀Garden฀Shed฀ •฀Gas฀Hotplates,฀Wall฀Oven฀ •฀Separate฀Bathroom/฀Toilet •฀Under฀Cover฀Patio฀at฀Rear.

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10 Tranquility Drive •฀Immaculately฀Presented฀ •฀Recently฀Renovated฀•฀2฀Bedrooms •฀Built฀In฀Robes฀•฀Upright฀Gas฀Stove฀ •฀Freshly฀Painted฀•฀New฀Carpet฀ •฀Double฀Shower฀•฀Split฀System฀ •฀Easy฀Care฀Gardens฀•฀Garden฀Shed฀ •฀Wheelchair฀Access฀•฀Ample฀Parking฀ •฀Vacant฀Possession

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medical centre which is open five days a week with three experienced doctors. On-site pathology and podiatry services are also available. To look good there is an on-site hairdresser and Willow Lodge also has a café which is open for meals. There is a bus service every 15 minutes at the front of the village, making

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Your Corner Block Beauty Awaits! This is it folks – this perfectly positioned home in a premium location is ready to be turned into whatever your heart desires. Sitting on a corner block of 512m2 approx & has huge potential for sub-division subject to council approvals - this 3 bedroom brick veneer home has something for everyone whether you’re a first home buyer or investor. Head inside to be welcomed by the solid timber floors in the living room which is cooled by the AC unit and in winter months switch on central gas heating. Flow through to meals area that has easy access from a sliding door to the rear yard with a purpose built BBQ area. The kitchen comes with s/s appliances & plenty of storage space. Down the hallway you’ll find the first two BDRs, both with BIRs and at the rear is the MSTR with WIR, ceiling fan and semi ensuite. This home even has solar panels to help reduce the costs of living – a great benefit for families.

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METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 13th August at 11am $350,000+ Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Chien Le 0403 342 809 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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One of a Kind! It’s truly one of a kind with the stunning grand tiles that flow throughout every nook and cranny, not to mention three zoned bedrooms with fans, master with WIR & ensuite, the open living with a tiled floor mural & a light filled kitchen. The pièce de résistance is the outdoor concreted entertaining area that’s full of fruit bearing trees, water tanks and an under the home storage area that’s perfect for a wine cellar, food storage and more.

Immaculate Living in a Quiet Friendly Locale! If you’ve been searching for an immaculately maintained home, with great sized zoned bedrooms and plenty of room from beginning to end, this is it. Add in the bonus of an open kitchen with meals, a spacious living area with heater and cooler, a front porch, rear alfresco with an abundance of fruit trees and veggie patch plus a garage that’s been converted to your very own home office.

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PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Tuesday 16th August at 5pm unless sold prior Contact Agent Sat 2 - 2:30pm Photo ID required Ben Nguyen 0404 66 44 66 Chee-ky Dunlop 0422 910 881 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 20th August at 11am Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 90 Days or earlier by agreement. Wed 5:30 - 6pm & Sat 11 - 11:30am Photo ID required Phong Ho 0432 031 601 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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

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9 Katrina Court NOBLE PARK NORTH

1/13 Loller Street SPRINGVALE

4 Labassa Court KEYSBOROUGH

2 Wachter Court NOBLE PARK

5/1181 Heatherton Road NOBLE PARK

3 Whitehaven Crescent NOBLE PARK NORTH

3/29 Birdwood Avenue DANDENONG

91 Elonera Road NOBLE PARK NORTH

11 & 11A Surrey Road DANDENONG NORTH

5 Kenneth Street NOBLE PARK

13 Scotsburn Way ENDEAVOUR HILLS

6/13-15 Knox Street NOBLE PARK

7 Teeside Way KEYSBOROUGH

3 Markham Court KEYSBOROUGH

Lot 56 Chi Avenue KEYSBOROUGH

Lot 57 Chi Avenue KEYSBOROUGH

2B Through Road NOBLE PARK

27 Piccadilly Crescent KEYSBOROUGH

38 Sales in July

21 Rowan Drive DOVETON

7 Shirley Street NOBLE PARK

18 Nigra Street DOVETON

5/41 French Street NOBLE PARK

3/23 Baldwin Avenue NOBLE PARK

17/186-188 Corrigan Road NOBLE PARK

1/38 Benga Avenue DANDENONG

4/17 Leonard Avenue NOBLE PARK

17 Dunblane Road NOBLE PARK

61 Blaxland Drive DANDENONG NORTH

31 Marriott Drive KEYSBOROUGH

56 Putt Grove KEYSBOROUGH

3/1219 Heatherton Road NOBLE PARK

1 Bracknell Street KEYSBOROUGH

15 McLean Crescent DANDENONG NORTH

1/9-11 Hennessy Way DANDENONG NORTH

3/72 Ellendale Road NOBLE PARK

1/13 Wall Street NOBLE PARK

3/4 Prince Street SPRINGVALE

1/29 French Street NOBLE PARK

ALL SALES MADE BY BARRY PLANT NOBLE PARK & KEYSBOROUGH OFFICES Disclaimer: Information contained herein is believed to be accurate at time of printing.

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Brand neW deSigned toWnhouSe in Sought after loCation absolutely gorgeous with an abundance of potential, this stunning brand new townhouse offers a genuinely luxurious yet contemporary living environment that is only a stone’s throw away from noble Park’s diverse shopping precinct and noble Park’s train station. With an eye-catching presence out front is a low-maintenance landscape gardens, the stunning interior design showcase 2.7 metre high ceiling throughout, quality 12 millimetre looring that lead to a modern designer kitchen with premium Caesar Stone bench tops, soft closing draws, stainless steel delonghi dishwasher and oven cooktop, open plan dining and family living area with double roller blinds. Complimented by a spacious bedroom with built-in-robe, separate toilet, a laundry with shower, central ducted heating and cooling as well as a double remote control lock up garage with internal entry, led downlights, a 6-star rating 2000l water tank connected to toilet, instantaneous hot water system, a shed and low maintenance concrete courtyard. accommodation is abundant as walking up the exquisite carpeted stair case you will ind another family entertainment area, three more spacious bedrooms.

A4 B3 C2 D Private Sale eSr $580,000+ vieW Contact Agent Photo ID Require ContaCt Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 offiCe 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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Brand neW deSigned toWnhouSe in Sought after loCation With an eye-catching presence out front is a low-maintenance landscape gardens, the stunning interior design showcase 2.7 metre high ceiling throughout, quality 12 millimetre looring that lead to a modern designer kitchen with premium Caesar Stone bench tops, soft closing draws, stainless steel delonghi dishwasher and oven cooktop, open plan dining and family living area with double roller blinds. Complimented by a spacious bedroom with built-in-robe, separate toilet, a laundry with shower, central ducted heating and cooling as well as a double remote control lock up garage with internal entry, led downlights, a 6-star rating 2000l water tank connected to toilet, instantaneous hot water system, a shed and low maintenance concrete courtyard. accommodation is abundant as walking up the exquisite carpeted stair case you will ind another family entertainment area, three more spacious bedrooms, a master with full ensuite and walk-in-robe, two other bedrooms with built-in-robe and complemented by a generous bathroom with toilet to complete this beautiful townhouse.

A4 B3 C2 D Private Sale eSr $560,000+ vieW Contact Agent Photo ID Require ContaCt Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 offiCe 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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keYsborouGh 15 YALE AVENUE hiGh-impact DesiGneD home in souGht after locale brand new main vue ‘emporio’ built home, big on impact, bright on sun, high on the hill, this is high design on a keysborough highpoint! With eye-catching presence out front with state-of-the-art landscaped gardens this adaptable 4 bedrooms plus study, 4 bath room home with theatre room is the ultimate all-new high design. versatile enough to suit every stage of life with living areas upstairs and down and with the study itted with a bir making a choice of converting it to a ground loor bedroom is ideal.

SPRINGVALE SOUTH 1/1 CooMoora road BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOME IN A PRIME SPRINGVALE SOUTH LOCATION Absolutely gorgeous with an abundance of potential, this stunning three bedrooms family home is full of character and is just waiting for its new owner. A hidden gem located and tucked away in a quiet court where there is nothing more to do except move in and enjoy the flexible floorplan and brilliant location. The home is charmed with an abundance of natural light, original timber floorboards with a feature wall. Offering 3 large bedrooms, 2 with BIR’s. A renovated shower with bath and a separate toilet.

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Kitchens ‐ Vinyl cabinetry ‐ Stone benchtops ‐ Stainless Steel Appliances ‐ Glass splashbacks ‐ Undermount kitchen sink

Appliances ‐ Stainless Steel Electric Oven ‐ 4 Burner Stainless Steel cooktop ‐ Slide out range hood ‐ Dishwasher ‐ Heating and Evaporative Cooling

Floor Coverings ‐ Laminated flooring to living areas downstairs ‐ Tiles to wet areas ‐ Carpet to all bedrooms (and retreat)

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Painting ‐ 3 coat system throughout

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private sale esr Contact Agent vieW Contact Agent Photo ID Require contact Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 office 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

this anticipated new development of 4 new and modern homes by Jace investments (built by flipper homes) will showcase deinitive, architect designed spaces and the pure, clean lines of the appealing facades. the reined design of these modern homes offers 4 unique options all 3 bedrooms. each provide master bedroom with ensuite, modern sleek kitchens with stainless steel appliances, open plan living areas that all open onto landscaped yard, a total of 3 bathrooms and feature loating loors.

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PRIVATE SALE ESR $420,000+ VIEW Wed 5:00 - 5:30pm Sat 2:00 -2:30pm Photo Id require CONTACT Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 tommy nguyen 0431 644 889 OFFICE 363 Springvale road, Springvale tel: 03 8581 0999

located in the heart of noble park with quality ittings, this townhouse located in the highly sought after noble park’s diverse shopping precinct, reputable schools and noble park station, there is little keeping this residence from becoming a family residential delight.

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private sale esr $480,000+ vieW Contact Agent Photo ID Require contact Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 office

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as you enter into this stunning townhouse, you will ind 2 carpeted bedrooms all with built-in-robe and complemented by a generous bathroom, separate toilet and a laundry. a single remote control lock-up garage and a remote control gate with a low maintenance courtyard.

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‐ Stone benchtops ‐ Poly marble showerbases ‐ Basins (White) and chrome tap fittings ‐ Mirrors above basins ‐ Toilet suite dual flush white

private sale esr $320,000+ vieW Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm Photo Id require contact Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 tommy nguyen 0431 644 889 office 363 Springvale road, Springvale tel: 03 8581 0999

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SALES & RENTALS

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

N IO T C AU

Dandenong Central

3/4 MACPhErSoN STrEET

A QUIET UNIT IN THE ULTIMATE LOCATION!

11 MACPhErSoN STrEET

DANDENONG CENTRAL & OVER 1,040m2!

This North facing two bedroom unit is one of only 4 on the fully landscaped block and is the perfect place for either starting out or slowing down. Neat and clean with separate kitchen, dining and lounge rooms, an inviting sunroom and an easy size courtyard garden so you can get on with other things in your life. There is a lock up garage and air conditioning and it’s just an easy walk to the Dandenong Plaza, Market and railway station. All set in one of Dandenong’s marquee streets.

This massive block is ripe for redevelopment and is set in one of Dandenong’s best streets with its wide tree lined roadway and substantial housing. Set in the Residential Growth Zone area, the new owner can look at townhouses, apartments or even just two substantial house and land packages (STCA). Large family home of three bedrooms, open living area, concrete verandah and ample shedding/garaging for trade tools, caravans etc. Owned by the same family for over 60 years. This is a rare opportunity for the next generation to move forward with their own ideas.

FORGET THE REST - THIS IS THE BEST!

WALK TO MARKET, RAIL & SCHOOLS!

Dandenong

Dandenong Central

AuCTioN: Saturday, 27th August, 2016 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPEN: Wed 4:30pm to 4:50pm & Sat 12:00pm to 12:20pm

AuCTioN: Saturday, 27th August, 2016 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPEN: Wed 5:00pm to 5:30pm & Sat 12:30pm to 1:00pm

115 KENEAlly STrEET

YOUNG & AFFORDABLE!

18 & 20 DAy STrEET

PALATIAL SPLENDOUR!

Located in the Metro Village, this home is ideal for the astute investor or first home buyer on a budget and looking for extras. The home offers three good size bedrooms with built in robes with the extra large master having mirrored built in robe and another bedroom offering access to a decked balcony. The living area comprises of a large formal lounge, spacious family/dining area off the modern kitchen with gas cooking, rangehood, dishwasher and breakfast bar. Other features include main family bathroom, concealed laundry and two toilets. For your convenience and comfort there is ducted heating, split system air conditioning, alarm system, maintenance free front and rear yard and a drive through lock up garage with remote door allowing for secure parking for two cars. Rented for $360.00 per week.

You are so lucky to have a choice of two Central townhouses located only a short walk to the city centre and High School. Both feature separate driveway access to a large garage with remote control doors PLUS an additional car park. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, three toilets, chef’s kitchen with marble benchtops and Bosch appliances including dishwasher, two separate living areas, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and magnificent balcony views to the North-West. The craftsman finish reveals 2.7m ceilings, ornate cornices and architraves, oak staircase and highly polished timber floors. Practical low maintenance and lavishly appointed. NO OWNERS CORPORATION!

Cranbourne

Dandenong

For SAlE: offers over $380,000 oPEN: Wed 3:00pm to 3:20pm & Sat 12:40pm to 1:00pm

15 MuNDAriNg DrivE

THE HEART OF CRANBOURNE!

This block’s real value lies in the location of the land being set immediately behind the Shopping Centre. Also set amongst medical/vet etc. This site would be ideal for another professional business or just a terrific multi unit development (STCA). The current house is ideal to rent out until you have your plans and permits in place. Just across the road to Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre, the hub of the area. DEVELOPMENT IS THE KEY TO WEALTH!

For SAlE: $440,000 to $480,000 oPEN: Tues 4:30pm to 5:00pm & Sat 2:40pm to 3:00pm

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Calling all investors and first home buyers who are looking for a maintenance-free home! This spacious two bedroom brick veneer home spoils you with style and comfort. Featuring ducted heating, air conditioning and a secure back storage room. Conveniently located only minutes away from Princess Highway, Dandenong bypass, DandenongFrankston Road and Eastlink. The full renovation Includes fresh paintwork, new flooring throughout including hardwood floors, tiled bathroom and kitchen with matching beading. The kitchen has new stainless steel Samsung appliances including range hood, oven and cook top. There is a new modern bathroom, brand new holland blinds throughout, new gutters and fascia, new colorbond rear fence and new slimline power points and switches. FILLED WITH QUALITY!

For SAlE: offers over $300,000 oPEN: Wed 4:00pm to 4:20pm & Sat 12:20pm to 12:40pm

Dandenong

Hallam

Dandenong

A CENTRAL TREASURE!

SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM UNIT!

FRONT & CENTRE!

For SAlE: $340,000 to $360,000 oPEN: Wed 3:00-3:20pm & Sat 11:00-11:20am

For SAlE: $310,000 plus buyers oPEN: Wed 4:00-4:20pm & Sat 11:30-11:50am

2/55 King Street

4/57 Kays Avenue

This delightful, character filled home boasts 3 metre ceilings with ornate cornice work, hardwood timber floors, two huge bedrooms, separate formal lounge room and kitchen/meals. The private cottage garden envelopes the home. Set on a corner site within 300 metres of the Dandenong Market. All gas appliances and carport.

4/1 JohN STrEET

FULLY RENOVATED!

Dandenong

1/22 Canberra Avenue

Situated in a convenient location, this three bedroom unit features built in robes, ceiling fans, spacious lounge/ dining area with gas heating and air conditioning, kitchen with plenty of cupboards, pantry and dishwasher, family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. Single garage with additional parking space and good size rear garden.

3/3-5 Edward Avenue

Spacious villa unit with two double bedrooms, separate laundry/bathroom, large kitchen/meals area adjoining a big lounge room which opens to a secure courtyard. Boasting separate access to the brick garage. All gas appliances, polished floorboards and fresh paintwork completes the package!

For SAlE: $290,000 to $320,000 oPEN: Tues 4:10pm to 4:30pm

CONVENIENT & QUIET LOCATION!

In a neat block, minutes walk to Dandenong CBD, this home offers a bright formal lounge, renovated kitchen, two spacious bedrooms with built in robes, separate laundry, separate toilet, private backyard and a carspace. Includes reverse cycle air conditioning, feature wall and polished floors throughout. Let at $275.00 per week.

For SAlE: $265,000 to $285,000 oPEN: Thurs 3:00-3:20pm & Sat 11:40-12:00pm 1237765

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Mick Whelan Sales Manager 0416 003 505

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Samuel Hanna Sales Consultant 0425 698 307

Stephen Lamb Sales Consultant 0421 045 460

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3/23 Hemmings Street Dandenong

2/9 Masters Street Dandenong

GREAT INVESTMENT OR FIRST HOME Spacious 2 bed unit in a small complex close to the CBD & market. Offers spacious lounge with gas heating, large separate kitchen with gas cooking, double bedrooms with BIR’s & tiled bathroom. Extras include loors tiles to kitchen & wet areas, large garden plus garage. Excellent tenant but possession is available.

ATTRACTIVE UNIT IN A PRIME LOCATION Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 13th Aug at 12pm 10% dep - bal 60 days $250,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 11.30am Ben Luu 0414 288 763

Agent

Sat 13th Aug at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60 days $300,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 12.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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133 Buckley Street ✤ ✁✂✛ ✚✄✘☎

9 Lillypilly Avenue Doveton Planning permit approved for single storey 4 bed unit behind existing home. Current 3 bed home to be retained in planning permit with only minor changes. Avoid time delays with this ready to go project. Alternatively live in & develop later or rent prior to construction. Rare opportunity in this developing area.

With only two on the block this rear 2 bedroom unit is in a private position close to schools, church & easy walk to Plaza. Offers open plan living with spacious lounge, practical kitchen with WO & gas HP, ducted heating throughout, ample BIR’s, tiled bathroom & separate toilet. Large rear garden plus garage. Presently let but possession is available.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 20th August at 2pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $370,000+ Saturday 3-3.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

Spacious 3 bedroom home set on approx. 671m2 lot. Features large lounge/dining adjacent to cupboard packed kitchen. All gas appliances. 2 toilets completes this home. Needs some cosmetic work but excellent potential here as a irst home or investment. Alternatively the land is ideal for a new home or possible unit site (STP). Perfect location close to schools, train station & shops. Buy this and beneit from the ever growing market in Noble Park.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 27th August at 11am 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $460,000+ Wednesday 4-4.30pm Saturday 1-1.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

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4 Kilby Court Noble Park

2/24 Hughes Crescent ❉✡☛☞✌☛✍☛✎ North

FANTASTIC POTENTIAL AS FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT

BARGAIN NEW UNIT

Spacious 3 bed BV in quiet position close to schools & transport. Offers comfortable air conditioned lounge with gas heating, separate kitchen itted with ample cupboards & as new gas stove. Large bedrooms with BIR’s, tiled bathroom with separate shower & adjacent toilet. Huge brick garage & lots of parking. Neutral decore & as new carpet is a bonus. Will be sold!

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 27th August at 1pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $470,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

Currently under construction this is a rare opportunity to secure this spacious villa in a small complex. Offers spacious open plan living which opens to patio, laminated kitchen itted with WO & gas HP, tiled bathroom, separate laundry & internal access from garage. ideal for 1st home, retiree or investment. Buy now & save $10,000 on stamp duty. (Less for 1st home buyers & qualiies for grant).

Private Price Inspect Agent

$310,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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Dandenong 2/58 Benga Avenue

Dandenong 30 Macpherson Street

For sale.

9793 3175

For sale.

9793 3175

Buyers Over $340,000

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066 Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

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282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

t Ducted heating and RC air conditioning t Open plan living, practical kitchen t Immaculately maintained

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Dandenong North 37 Sylvia Street

For auction.

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For auction.

9793 3175

Saturday 27 August at 1pm

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

Saturday 13 August at 1pm

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

t 3 Spacious bedrooms, gas heating t Large lounge with ornate ceiling t Updated kitchen and bathroom

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t 3 Large bedrooms with BIR t 2 separate living zones t Renovated kitchen with S/S appliances

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Endeavour Hills 11 Kassan Garden

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9706 0556

For sale.

9706 0556

Buyers Over $695,000

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 Shenay Miller 0418 149 641

Buyers Over $630,000

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 Shenay Miller 0418 149 641

t 5 Bedrooms (master with ensuite and WIR) t Kitchen overlooking alfresco & living zones t Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling

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Dandenong 1/41-43 King Street

t Spacious hostess kitchen t 2 Separate and light filled living zones t Low maintenance landscaped gardens

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Endeavour Hills 17 Peckover Court

For sale.

9706 0556

For sale.

9706 0556

Buyers Over $220,000

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Umesh Kumar 0434 023 805

Buyers Over $510,000

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Bernardo Naredo 0422 034 577 Jay Giblett 0417 681 312

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Wonderful, elevated block ideal for development into multiple town homes (STCA) Classic brick veneer home ideal for family living/potential rental Land of this size are becoming more rare; get one while you still can

936 m

Auction 13 Aug 11:30am

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3 Generous double bedrooms Updated kitchen and meals area Ducted heating and evaporative cooling Boasting over 690sqm (approx) and tucked away in one of Noble Park's most coveted pockets

287 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171

611 m

3 generous double bedrooms with Built-in Robes Quietly located and lovingly maintained Huge L-Shape lounge & dining Kitchen with joining dining area Over 16 meters frontage

Private Sale

Price Guide $590,000+

Shane Ah-Kan 0433 301 502

Ricky Nguyen 0420 956 239

Springvale South 66 Harold Road 690 m

Auction 27 Aug 12:00pm

Shane Ah-Kan 0433 301 502

Inspect Sat 3:00pm

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Thanh Le 0411 499 905

03 8558 3000

4 bedrooms, 3 living areas, 2 bathrooms Hostess kitchen with gas appliances Landscaped gardens Located in desirable pocket of Springvale South

2 Auction 3 Sep 1:00pm Inspect Sat 12:30pm

Trevor Mendis 0411 631 531

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Keysborough 9 Benjamin Court 3 n

639 m

Three bedrooms, one full family bathroom and separate toilet Expansive lounge domain, separate dining and corner kitchen Original style kitchen with plentiful cabinetry and stainless steel appliances Double garage and carport

Keysborough 87 Kingsclere Avenue 2

Auction 20 Aug 12:30pm

Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

Price Guide $500K-$550K

Medina Delibajric 0432 193 343

Inspect Sat 12:30pm

Three robed bedrooms, Master with ensuite and separate toilet Formal living and dining domain, plus casual living zone Open plan kitchen with breakfast bench and an ample amount of cabinetry Expansive rear yard with pergola

530 m

Auction 27 Aug 10:00am Price Guide $530K-$580K Inspect Sat 11:00am

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

Noble Park 5 Marlborough Court 3+ n

728 m

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Light floorboards, downlights and double carport

Formal and casual living zones plus large dining domain

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Kitchen with plentiful cabinetry, stainless steel appliances Shop 13 Narelle Dr, Aspendale Gardens S/C VIC 3195

accessible through Yarraman Road 03 8586 6411

Auction 27 Aug 2:00pm Price Guide $570K-$620K Inspect Sat 12:00pm

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

Jolene Vo 0411 505 902

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SPRINGVALE The selling agent says this is a perfect platform to raise a family, start an investment portfolio or even begin a dual occupancy journey. Desirably located in close proximity to all amenities, this original owner, brick residence sits on 575 square metres of rectangular land with its corner position offering potential to subdivide. It includes three great sized bedrooms, a spacious and open lounge and dining room, a neat kitchen and meals area with gas appliances, a central bathroom, garage and carport and double driveway for dual access. Its location means it has easy access to the city, Monash University, Springvale central, freeways, bus access and St John

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Magnets are new medical field By Casey Neill Magnets have changed Jaye-Ann Olarenshaw’s life. The patient at St John of God Pinelodge Clinic in Dandenong said repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) had freed her from alcoholism and depression. “I wasn’t all that well,” she said. “I suffered from depression but also from alcoholism. “So I’d be an inpatient downstairs for withdrawal or upstairs for my depression. “I heard the other patients who’d been receiving the treatment give quite positive feedback. “I asked them a lot of questions. It seemed that it was ‘why not give it a try’. “The only thing is you have to come in for the first 20 treatments, which is three weeks in hospital.” Ms Olarenshaw asked consultant psychiatrist Patrick Tolan if she could give rTMS a try. “It’s a therapy that is for the treatment of what we call resistant depression, so people whose depression isn’t getting better with medications and therapy, which is up to a third of patients,” he said. “It stimulates the frontal part of the brain that is thought to be underactive in people with depression. “We’ve had the program here for two years with quite a number of people who’ve come through.” He said patients usually completed a course of 20 treatments as an in-patient and then returned for top-up treatments once a month. “It’s in addition to regular medications,” Dr Tolan said. “Roughly half of the people report a significant improvement in their mood. “Of the remaining half, about half have some improvement.” He said the treatment had been researched in Melbourne for the past 15 to 20 years but had really only become mainstream in the past couple. “Currently about 10 to 15 people a day are getting treatment here,” he said.

Dr Patrick Tolan administers the rTMS treatment to Jaye-Ann Olarenshaw. 156853 Ms Olarenshaw completed the initial 20 treatments in March last year. “I then continued on with the maintenance every month, coming in for the top-ups,” she said. “I was quite a dependent alcoholic. It’s a horrible way to live your life. By April I was not drinking. “You have quite obsessive thinking about alcohol and drinking which is all-consuming and very depressing. “Those thoughts were completely gone.

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“I haven’t picked up a drink since then. “My depression has lifted. “I was on a lot of medications but I dropped off a few of them. “I’m now on no psychiatric medication.” Ms Olarenshaw said she used to feel very isolated. “I would be happy to stay at home and not go out and do things,” she said. “Over the past year I’m wanting to get out, I’ve

got myself a job, I’m looking for more work and I’ve got a little business of my own. “Life is really changing for me because of the treatment.” Dr Tolan said common side-effects from rTMS were headaches, twitches, light-headedness fatigue, and scalp irritation and seizures. “I think Jaye has done very, very, very well,” he said. “Jaye is one of the best responses we’ve had.”

Lawyers don PJs to back foster care Missing leave a hole in their families Dandenong lawyers donned pyjamas at work to support children in foster care. The Macpherson Kelley Foundation teamed up with the Pyjama Foundation on Friday 22 July. The law firm raised more than $1500, which can provide training kits for 31 new Pyjama Angels to improve the future of children in foster care. Macpherson and Kelley managing director Damian Paul said he hoped the event would inspire others to get on board with National Pyjama Day and raise awareness and funding. “The Macpherson Kelley Foundation was created exactly for this purpose, to enable our staff to support causes that we are passionate about and to make a real difference for those in need,” he said. The public ancillary fund was launched earlier this year, to help Macpherson Kelley employees and clients to engage with charitable causes. “The services that we provide can help to simplify the options available and develop a meaningful and effective strategy for giving,“ foundation, philanthropy and community engagement special counsel Jo Hastings said.

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Several Dandenong families were no doubt desperately hoping for news of a loved one during Missing Persons Week. This year’s campaign; ‘Missing people leave frayed edges – Stay connected’ concluded on Saturday 6 August. It aimed to shed light on the fate of missing people like Jake Lyons who disappeared on Sunday 25 August 2014 from his Dandenong North home. An extensive police investigation into Jake’s disappearance in December 2014 was unsuccessful and Jake has now missed two Christmases with his family and celebrating his 21st birthday. Jake would be 22 years old now. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded jumper, green jeans and black runners and may have been driving a 2006 silver Holden Astra, registration ULC-965, which was recovered by police in Warner Reserve, Springvale on 31 August 2014. Jake has not made any contact with his fam-

ily nor accessed his bank account since he was reported missing. Also missing is Shiva Chauhan. Shiva Chauhan has not been heard from since he sent a text message at 11.30pm on Thursday 1 May 2014. Concerns for Shiva were raised after it was discovered that on Friday 2 May he did not complete his delivery run nor attend an arranged meeting. His delivery van was located on Hutton Road in Keysborough at around 3pm on Friday 2 May and Shiva’s wallet and identification were found inside the van. He was last seen in Keysborough. Shiva would be 29 years old now. The cold case into missing young man Richard Hadwick also has links to Dandenong. Richard, then 21, told his mother that he was going to Fosters Disco in Dandenong and left in a taxi from his parents’ Belgrave South home on Saturday 19 May 1990. Anyone with information on a missing person can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Jungle rumble By Victoria Stone-Meadows Grades 5 and 6 students from Athol Road Primary School, in Springvale South, are competing in the national Wakakirri story dance competition. The competition allows students from across Australia to create a dance story spectacular that they then perform for audiences and judges. The school has entered teams into the competition for many years with students having creative control over their stories. This year, students have written and choreographed a story called “Welcome to the Jungle” about a plane crashing into the middle of a jungle. Assistant principal Carmel Nigro said students dedicated a lot of time and energy into perfecting their stories and dances. “Term one was about brainstorming with students, which is a big part of process,” she said. “Term two was spent shaping the story and rehearsing.” Ms Nigro said the students really enjoyed the competition and loved the opportunity to per-

form on stage in front of friends and family. “The students are really looking forward to it,” she said. “It’s got the competitive side that everyone enjoys but at the same time it’s the opportunity to participate on a big stage.” While not every student is a natural performer, Ms Nigro said every student learnt something valuable from the Wakakirri competition. “It means different things to different kids,” she said. “Some kids love performing arts and are very passionate so it’s an opportunity to explore their passion. “Then there are kids who are not so confident so it’s challenging them to do something out of comfort zone - everyone is getting personally challenged and that’s the beauty of it.” The school acknowledged the work of music teacher Megan Lutz. The students will compete in the Wakakirri heat at Frankston Arts Centre, on Tuesday 9 August.

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Federation University Australia is excited to welcome prospective students and their families to its Ballarat and Gippsland campuses for the 2016 Open Day on Sunday 28 August. At FedUni students learn practical, hands-on skills as part of a community, not just a university. The Ballarat and Gippsland campuses will be open from 10am to 3pm on the Sunday. Visitors will be able to explore the wide range of programs at Discovery Points at each campus. Prospective students will be able to meet and speak with staff and current students, attend informative program information sessions, collect detailed course and student services and support information, explore facilities and FedUni Living accommodation, and find out how to apply for courses. An open evening for students, parents and teachers also will be held on Wednesday 17 August from 4-8pm at the new Berwick campus. “On behalf of the university I am pleased to

welcome students and their families to FedUni for our 2016 Open Day,” vice-chancellor professor David Battersby said. “You will find university staff and student ambassadors at hand who will readily help with any questions or wishes you may have.” Exclusive to the Mt Helen Campus this year will be the new Try A Trade Alley which lets visitors get their hands dirty and try out the university’s huge range of trade programs. Study options include building, construction, hair and beauty, bakery, carpentry, plumbing, robotics and mechatronics. In Gippsland visitors will be able to explore visual art and design galleries and demonstrations, media power (design an advert), criminal justice, education classroom activities, nursing skills survivor challenge, outdoor and environmental educations activities, and business skills activities. For further information call 1800 FED UNI (1800 333 864) or at info@federation.edu.au.

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Swap and share at the Keysborough Res School Community Swap. Swap and share items such as home grown produce, jams, preserves, baked goodies like cakes, slices and cookies, seedlings, seeds, herb/plant cuttings, glass jam jars for preserves, free range eggs, egg cartons, old gardening/cook books, spare garden tools, empty plant pots and miscellaneous household items. ■ Resurrection School Productive Gardens, next to Keysborough Freedom Club. Enter via driveway next to retirement village at 414418 Corrigan Road, Keysborough, between 10am and 11am on the fourth Sunday of the month. The next swap will be on 27 August.

Introduction to crocheting Learn how to wield a crochet hook and the basic crochet stiches. Wool is included, BYO crocheting hook. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 11 August, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. $20 for adults and $17 concession. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre. com.au. Chilli Philly will lead an introduction to crocheting workshop at Heritage Hill.

Probus activities The Combined Probus Club of Waverley Gardens is looking for new members. Club activities include guest speakers, a walking group, a dine out group, garden club, trips and outings, garden club, wanderers group, craft group, card group and coffee group. ■ The club meets on the last Tuesday of each month from 9.45am to noon at Vegas in the Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre. For further information contact Don on 9560 6046 or Rick 9801 4049 or email wavgardcomprob@gmail.com.

Neighbourhood Watch Inspector Zorka Dunstan from the Safer Communities Unit of Victoria Police will be the guest speaker at the next Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch forum. Local police will also be available to answers any concerns on personal safely. Participants can purchase personal and doors alarms for $15. ■ Wednesday 21 September at 7.30pm. Paddy O’Doughue Centre ,18-34 Buckley Street, 30 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 8 August, 2016

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Public artist and craftivist Sayraphim Lothian will teach participants how to cross stitch and how to use their new skills to create a work of art. All materials will be provided. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 18 August, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The workshop is $20 for adults and $17 concession. Bookings are essential. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.

Mia Salsjo developed multi-layered and collaged silkscreen prints during a residency in Havana, Cuba, last year. The Havana Suite exhibition captures her response to Cuban design, life and politics. ■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Thursday 4 to Saturday 27 August. 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays.

Garden melodies Soprano Jane O’Toole will perform musical and opera favourites alongside old-time ballads and songs. ■ Langley Gallery, Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 17 August, 10am to 11.30am. Tickets are $8.50. Visit www. drumtheatre.com.au.

Choir of Hard Knocks The choir will visit Dandenong on its 10th anniversary Hope and Inspiration Tour. Singers will present stories of courage and resilience in this musical retrospective of their journey through hard knocks. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 18 August, 10.30am. Tickets are priced from $16. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.

Audiences will take a trip down memory lane through the music and stories of the Mamas and the Papas. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. The show is 95 minutes with no interval. Friday 19 August, 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from $29.50. Visit www. drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.

Knocking on Heaven’s Door Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) will openly explore the subject of death from a host of fresh perspectives. ■ Chapel of Refection, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale. Thursday 11 August, 6.45am. $10 per person. Bookings are essential. Visit www.eventbrite.com.au.

Sophie Koh The singer will perform songs influenced by Chinese poetry, performed on Western classical instruments. ■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Sunday 14 August, 2.30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 concession. Call 8571 1666 for bookings. Walk-ups are welcome.

Small Studies exhibition Melbourne-based, Japanese-born artist Chaco Kato is best known for large, playful site-specific installations using string. In this small and modest show, Kato explores some new ideas with cotton thread on paper. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Wednesday 31 August, 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday and noon to 4pm on the first Sunday of the month. Call 9793 4511 for more information.

SPORT Pioneer grows to be the face of modern football By David Nagel Ellie Blackburn is the perfect example of the changing face of Australian Rules football. Starting out as a cute and naive kid for Beaconsfield in the Dandenong and District Junior Football League, Blackburn has emerged as a key figure in the burgeoning world of women’s football. Blackburn and 15 other pioneers of the women’s game became the face of the code last week when they were named marquee players for the inaugural AFL National Women’s League. Eight clubs, Adelaide, Brisbane, Carlton, Collingwood, Fremantle, Greater Western Sydney, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, have been granted licences to compete in 2017 - with each club allowed two marquee signings. The 21-year-old from Endeavour Hills joins Katie Brennan as the historic first two signings for the Western Bulldogs. Blackburn said the talk of a national league was one thing, but the reality was becoming apparent. “It’s starting to sink in now,” she said. “Just before the official announcement, all of us girls were in a separate room to the media, and it was just an amazing experience to be sitting around and reflecting on where we’ve come from.” Blackburn has already created history in the women’s game, becoming the first goal-scorer in the inaugural exhibition match between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs at the MCG. But it’s a highlight that has company, with Blackburn having a CV that would be the envy of most footballers around the nation. Multiple Victorian representations have led to All-Australian selection at both senior and youth girls level, while she has been part of the Melbourne exhibition squad since its inception four years ago. Not bad for a kid that only took up the game by chance. “Dad played at Beaconsfield, and still plays Superules, and a friend of his was coach of the Under 9s back then,” Blackburn said. “I filled in one day, really enjoyed the experience, fell in love with the game and haven’t stopped playing ever since.” The accolades flowed from early in her career, winning club and league best and fairest against the boys, being the leading goal-kicker for her club, and captaining the Victorian School Sports Under 16s team to the National title. So has she had time to reflect on where it all started? “Yeah, I have a little bit,” she said. “I was sitting at home the other day and had time to sit back and relax and just have a think about what has happened, and where it all started. “It’s exciting, dreams come true, and I would

A powerful figure! Ellie Blackburn is now one of the faces of the AFL after her marquee signing with the Western Bulldogs. Picture: MICHAEL WILSON never have imagined that things would have played out this way.” Ellie said with her family still living in Endeavour Hills there was no shortage of local support coming her way. “I still have a lot of support from the players and coaches who were involved in those early days and I hold that support very close to me,” she said. “Those are the people that have supported me all the way through, far and wide, and have made the journey so enjoyable.” She said she was still coming to grips with her ascension through the ranks, which brought with it a leadership role and an almost hero worship from the younger girls in the game. “It’s hard to imagine myself that way,” she said.

A fresh-faced Beaconsfield junior back in 2004. 157506 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “I was just a kid who loves football, but now girls come up to me and say ‘I really look up to you and want to follow in your footsteps’ and that’s a feeling that’s hard to explain. It’s a really special feeling and one that I’m keen to embrace.” Ellie Blackburn – the perfect example of the changing face of Australian Rules football.

Fighting siblings push to give each other a belting By Russell Bennett Brother and sister combo Charlize and Jai Smallwood may only be 12 and 10 years old respectively, but they’re already six-year veterans of the sport of Taekwondo. Even more remarkable still is that they’re well on track to complete their incredible journeys to black belt in less than six months from now. Charlize and Jai are both student instructors under head instructor Troy Henson at SES Taekwondo which trains at Oatlands Primary School on Kurrajong Road in Narre Warren. The sport has given them newfound confidence but also taught them responsibility and discipline at a particularly young age. And they’re hooked. “We first started when I was in Prep and Jai was in kinder, so in 2010,” Charlize said. “We came here because they were holding an event in the gym and we got to try out. 36 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 8 August, 2016

“When I first started I didn’t really know what it was about so I just enjoyed having fun and meeting everyone around the club. That was probably my favourite part.” Jai has loved learning how to defend himself but he knows that, for the most part, the sport is about discipline. “You don’t go out there to start fights,” he said. “It’s about knowing how to defend yourself and also to be able to say ‘help’. “You don’t take it too far – you yell out for help first.” Charlize said the mental strength she’s learnt has helped her not to retaliate in case someone tries to pick a fight with her. For both Jai and Charlize, their preparation for their black belts includes far more than just physical training. They also need to learn about the history and origins of the martial art. Charlize admits she never thought she’d make it to her black belt when she first started, while

Jai is thrilled that he’ll likely reach the level well before he starts high school. “It’s a big achievement for me to be here already going for my black belt because I’m only 10, but I like competing,” Jai said. “It’s really fun for me and it keeps you fit and everything too.” Sharon, the kids’ mum, said the sport – and specifically their time at SES – had been fantastic at bringing them out of their shells, particularly Charlize. “The spike in her confidence has been amazing,” she said. “Jai just loves it. He wants to be an instructor and teach classes. “The reason why I put the kids into taekwondo were confidence for Charlize and discipline for Jai, and it’s been a godsend for them both.” Right: Charlize and Jai Smallwood are already taekwondo veterans – even at the ages of 12 and 10 respectively. 157548 Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT

’Rays fueled up for cup tilt By David Nagel TAC CUP - ROUND 16 DANDENONG Stingrays – the perennial bridesmaid of the TAC Cup competition – look perfectly placed to end a 25-year-old drought after grounding the Western Jets by 62 points at Shepley Oval on Saturday. The Stingrays have two games remaining – against title contenders Murray and Geelong – before beginning their quest for the club’s first piece of silverware. The TAC Cup began in 1992 and the Stingrays have the unenviable record of being one of only three teams, alongside Bendigo and the Jets, to have not tasted the ultimate success. The Stingrays have contested five grand finals, with AFL stars Adam Goodes (North Ballarat 1997), Dale Thomas (Gippsland 2005), Steele Sidebottom (Murray 2008), Jake Melsham (Calder 2009) and Frankston’s Ben Cavarra (Eastern 2013) producing their best to deny the ’Rays of that first title. But hopefully that’s a record that’s about to change with the Stingrays playing a great brand of team football. Stand-in coach Nathan Harris had his team fired up from the start, the Stingrays extinguishing the Jets with a 7.5 to 1.2 opening term. The four premiership points were secured from that point forward, with an astonishing 12 goal kickers contributing to the home side’s fourth win on the trot. Somerville’s Tom Murphy, Pines’ Jacob Boyle, Dromana’s Sam Fowler and Sorrento’s Chad Harris joined 2014 Beaconsfield senior premiership player Thomas Jok in kicking two goals each. But the heroics didn’t end there with defenders Mason De Wit, Hunter Clark and Matt La Fontaine joining midfield stars Harris and Myles Poholke as their side’s best players. The Stingrays return to Shepley this Saturday for a massive clash against the Bushrangers, trying to avenge a four-point defeat at Norm Minns Oval back in round seven. The first bounce – in what’s shaping as a finals preview – will hit the deck at 2pm. DANDENONG STINGRAYS 7.5 9.8 13.15 17.17 (119) WESTERN JETS 1.2 5.6 6.8 8.9 (57) Dandenong Stingrays Goals: T. Murphy 2, J. Boyle 2, S. Fowler 2, C. Harris 2, T. Jok 2, T. Glen, M. Kleverkamp, N. Scagliarini, H. Clark, K. Dickson, M. Poholke, D. Atkins. Best: M. DeWit, H. Clark, C. Harris, S. Fowler, M. La Fontaine, M. Poholke.

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Fillip for WNBL with new chief Taking the national women’s competition to the next level is the aim of the new head of WNBL Sally Phillips. The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) announced Phillips’ appointment on Tuesday morning, with the former player having been extensively involved in the sport for over 20 years. Phillips has been involved with the WNBL from the playing side as well as in administration, as she has been Dandenong Basketball’s Commercial Operations manager for the last three years, and feels her appointment is the next great accolade for her basketball career. “It’s obviously a huge thrill for me to be joining the team at Basketball Australia and having been involved in the sport for such a long time – initially as a player and in administration for the last three years in the league with the Jayco (Dandenong) Rangers – I feel like I’ve been given a green and gold jersey again,” Phillips said. “To be given that chance to be working in the WNBL – to take what is the second best league in the world – is a huge thrill. “I’m excited, I’m nervous as you can see, but I’m over the moon that I’ve been given this great opportunity.” Phillips’ role will include working with member clubs in driving the strategy and marketing of the WNBL – with Dandenong Rangers, Melbourne Boomers and Bendigo Spirit forming part of the 2016/’17 eight-team league. “Top of my list – with the season only being a couple of months out – is hitting the ground running and building those relationships with our clubs as they’re the key stakeholders of our league,” Phillips said. “I think the first one is if I can get those relationships built really well with those clubs, that would be a really big step for me. “We’ve got some of the world’s best basketball athletes running around ... so I’m all about talking about the great things and the positive things moving forward.” It brings Phillips back to the WNBL arena after a 10-year playing career where she shone across

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Sally Phillips with Hoop Time participants, Zara and Alyssa. 157561 193 games with the Australian Institute of Sport, Melbourne, Dandenong and Adelaide. Basketball Australia general manager of Competitions Paul Maley believes Phillips is ‘the complete package’ when it comes to her experience on and off the court and it makes her a

fantastic person to lead the WNBL. “She has been involved in women’s basketball in Australia for over 25 years as a player, administrator and marketer and has the skill set required to lift the visibility of the WNBL across the country,” Maley said.

“This, combined with her intricate knowledge of the league and genuine passion for the game makes her the perfect appointment.” Phillips will officially take on the role on Monday 29 August.

Quarter of a century later, Rays may just make it By David Nagel Dandenong Stingrays – the perennial bridesmaid of the TAC Cup competition – sit atop the ladder with two rounds to go and look perfectly poised to end a 25-year-old premiership drought in 2016. The TAC Cup began in 1992 and the Stingrays have the unenviable record of being one of three teams, alongside Bendigo and the Western Jets, to have not tasted the ultimate success. The Stingrays have contested five grand finals, with AFL stars Adam Goodes (North Ballarat 1997), Dale Thomas (Gippsland 2005), Steele Sidebottom (Murray 2008) and Jake Melsham (Calder 2009) – and Frankston’s Ben Cavarra (Eastern 2013) – producing their best on grand final day to deny the Rays of that elusive title. Stingrays coach Craig Black is well aware of that missing piece of silverware, but said that’s not what it’s all about in the TAC Cup.

“Look, if we made it to grand final day we’d be trying to win, don’t worry about that, but it’s sort of a secondary consideration at TAC Cup level,” Black said. “We’ve been very successful in terms of getting our players drafted, we had six drafted into the AFL last year, and that’s the sign that our program is working. “There’s a lot of water to go under the bridge before we get to that point (grand final) anyway, but if the players are improving then team success will a by-product of that.” The Stingrays have lost three games this season and will get the chance for revenge with their final two games against Murray and Geelong two of their early season conquerors. Black said that despite sitting on top, his team still had a lot of work to do. “We’re going along nicely but we’ve got a very tough run home, and if we drop both games, and North Ballarat win both, we could drop out of the

top four, so it’s important we keep on winning,” he said. “At this time of year it’s important to have something to play for.” One of the great challenges that confront coaches at this level is getting the future stars of the game to put personal gain aside and to work together as a unit. Personal glory versus team success - Black says it’s always a constant challenge. “That’s always a balancing act and we encourage the players to play with attacking flair but make sure it’s done within the team structures,” Black said. “There’s plenty of exposure at this level, there’s nowhere to hide, so if a player is being selfish it will stand out pretty quickly. We keep the players accountable and more importantly they hold each other to account.” The Stingrays take on Murray at Shepley Oval this Saturday at 2pm.

Drought-breaker? Coach Craig Black has the Dandenong Stingrays sitting on top of the TAC Cup ladder. 154857 Picture: JARROD POTTER

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