Journal News - 15th May 2017 by Star News Group

15 May 2017

A Star News Group Publication

Covering Endeavour Hills, Doveton & Hallam

Education Week 2017

Limited Places Still Available for 2018 Applications Now Open for: * Years 7, 9 & 11 Scholarships * Years 7, 8 & 9 select entry Laurel Program

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Scholarships to students entering Years 7, 9 & 11 in 2018 in any of the following categories: * Performing Arts

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NAZARETH COLLEGE Manning Drive Noble Park North 3174 Ph 9795 8100 www.nazareth.vic.edu.au

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College helps its students to grow Hallam Senior College aims to provide all students with the maximum opportunity for personal and academic growth in a supportive environment, one that is especially designed for students in their later years of secondary education. Offering an extensive range of study options in Year 10, VCE, VET and VCAL, Hallam Senior College provides the opportunity to personalise a student’s timetable through a focused program approach. Students are at the centre of Hallam Senior College’s thinking, planning and actions. With highly experienced staff ensuring quality of delivery across all subjects, students are treated as young adults with staff-student relationships based on mutual respect, co-operation and a focus on the common goal - learning. The relationships forged between the college, students and their families are critical elements of a student’s success at this important stage of their learning. Hallam Senior College values relationships built on respect and responsibility where the relationships between people, learning and the environment frame every action. For more information or to book a tour of the college, contact Hallam Senior College on 9703 1266 or visit hallamssc.vic. edu.au/en-AU.

Principal Anne Martin with major award winners at the Hallam Senior College’s Year 12 Graduation Night.

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Guiding principles for the good life St John’s Regional College has been the first choice for Catholic Secondary schooling in Dandenong for more than 50 years. The safe, encouraging and challenging environment at St John’s allows students to grow and succeed spiritually, academically and emotionally. Curriculum and co-curriculum programs are designed to ensure the highest possible quality of learning experience and a sense of belonging. Every facet of St John’s, both in and out of the classroom, is built upon five guiding principles faith, learning, integrity, service and community. These guiding principles are reflected in the actions and behaviours of both teachers and students. St John’s aims to provide an educational program which develops the whole person - the spiritual, social and physical as well as the academic. From the STEP program in Year 7, which focuses on transitioning students from primary school to secondary school, through to the wide range of VCE and VET subjects, VCAL and enrichment programs, all students are able to find their place at St John’s. Along with a strong emphasis on English, mathematics and the sciences, the college has dynamic and growing programs for the arts, sport and recreation, technology and hospitality. As a co-educational catholic college, St John’s focuses on helping students find the right path and place within the school community and out in the world. St John’s Regional College is a community in which learning, self-discipline, responsibility and connectedness are fostered, valued and encouraged, allowing students to grow into productive, valuable members of the wider community. For more information about St John Regional College, visit www.sjcdandenong.catholic.edu.au or call 9791 3366.

St John’s Regional College has been the first choice for Catholic secondary schooling in Dandenong for more than 50 years.

SPRING PARKS PRIMARY SCHOOL RESPECT - ENGAGEMENT - ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY - HOPE Spring Parks Primary School delivers every child, every opportunity for learning and excelling. We are proud of our Literacy and Numeracy programs which are our key priority areas - that aim to provide children the best learning outcomes. Our School is equipped with and focussed on:

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+ Accessing digital technologies in all classrooms + Selected learning programs for individual needs - promoting children’s efforts in order to gain the best learning results + A highly engaging curriculum with a focus on critical and creative thinking + Parents and families support programs + Small class sizes with extra support staff in all classrooms

When enrolling your child, please take this advertising sheet with you and you will get a free hat and a reading bag. Please contact either campus to arrange for a school tour.

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Children ready to change the world EDUCATION

MATTERS ROB KELLY MULTIMEDIA TEACHER AT BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

In less than a few decades, technology has changed the way we communicate, socialise and interact with the world. Like the Industrial Revolution of the 18th century, machines have once again changed the way we live. While some traditional manufacturing and communicative tools have been negatively affected by this new technological revolution, many have benefited enormously. Of course, as the world changes - so too does the way we teach and learn. To be literate in the 21st century is more than being able to read a book and write on paper. It means knowing how to write computer programs, code robots and engage within virtual worlds. Unquestionably, iPads and tablet devices have changed the way children interact with the world. You would be hard pressed to find a child in the Western world who had not played Minecraft or heard of Facebook. Fewer still who had not used a tablet device at school. It is in our cultural and social DNA. Of course, as a teacher I hear from parents who are against children having access to devices at home and school. Many see computers as a distraction; procrastination even. Some believe that it is an anti-social pastime and that their children are addicted to the device. While too much screen time is always a concern, time managed, age-appropriate games and

Technology is second nature to the next generation. interactive content can do wonders for a child’s development. I always argue in favour of balance - like a healthy diet. Everything in moderation.

Naturally, history does repeat itself. When books were printed enmasse (thanks to the invention of the Gutenberg printing press around 1440), people were appalled by the idea of chil-

dren learning to read - and subsequently learning to write. The question pertained to why children needed to. It was not important. It was time wasting, procrastination even - but where would the world be now if that had not happened? I wonder what parents of the Industrial Revolution (or even those as far back as 1440) imagined the future to be for their grandchildren - or great, great, great, great, great, great grandchildren? Did they imagine a future where robots were performing (what they considered at the time as ‘life-threating’) operations with 100 per cent accuracy and a 100 per cent survival rate? A future where virtual reality lets you feel, touch and interact with alien surroundings? A future that is as dependent on invisible waves that pass through the air, as it is dependent on the gravity that holds us down. While learning to read and write at school is vitally important for a child’s development, the world has changed and developed. Technology has revolutionised the way we think, behave and learn. It has developed and continues to grow exponentially - and does not appear to be slowing down. Educating and nurturing the curiosity and creativity of our next generation of pioneers though STEM (STEAM), coding and digital technology is vital for their future success. Imagine the possibility. They are waiting to change the world. Rob Kelly is a multimedia teacher. He will write on education matters in various Star News Group publications this year. To ask Rob a question email narelle.coulter@starnewsgroup.com.au

Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program 2018 “Access to Peak Performance” The Lyndale Secondary College SEAL Program is designed to provide enhanced educational opportunities to children of higher academic potential. In 2018 25 places will be available for select entry.

SEAL Testing Date 10th June 2018 Year 7 Scholarships Various scholarships are available for 2018. For any one of these highly sought places apply online at www.lyndale.vic.edu.au by 10 June 2017

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To find out more on The Academy of Accredited Seal Schools contact Daniel Born Ph: (03) 9795 2366

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John D’Ambrosio and principal Pam Dyson sign the contracts. 168061 Picture: ROB CAREW Established in 1919, Dandenong High School is one of the oldest, largest and most culturally diverse secondary schools in the state.

Looking out to the world At Dandenong High School, students are encouraged to be independent learners, self-motivated and curious about the world around them. Dandenong High School’s teachers and support staff inspire and nurture students to achieve success, explore the best possibilities for their future and strive for excellence in every endeavour. Established in 1919, Dandenong High School is one of the oldest, largest and most culturally diverse secondary schools in the state. A co-educational school from years seven to 12, Dandenong High School has an enrolment of approximately 2000 students which includes 77

nationalities and 83 different groups. To ensure students develop a deep sense of connectedness to the school, Dandenong High School 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 also 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 allows students to undertake Industry Tasters and Year 10 VET at the DREAM Trade Training Centre. Dandenong High School offers a comprehensive EAL program, an extensive sports program and a dynamic performing art program including dance, drama and music. The school also has an accelerated enhanced learning program (an accredited SEAL program) for Years 7 to 9. To find out more about Dandenong High School, visit www.dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au or call 9792 0561.

More space for improved study Noble Park Secondary students are a step closer to learning in new spaces. Principal Pam Dyson signed the building contract for the college’s $5 million upgrade with John D’Ambrosia from Newton Manor Constructions on Wednesday 10 May. “Works will begin in the next couple of weeks, starting with our senior centres followed by our arts and technology centre,” she said. “When these are completed the Year 9 to 10 centre will begin. “I am very excited to be starting this project since we found out about our funding in 2014.”

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MAXIMISING OPPORTUNITIES STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE INDEPENDENT LEARNERS, SELF-MOTIVATED AND CURIOUS ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM Visit our Dandenong High School website www.dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au or Call 9792 0561 for detail about information nights & school tours

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Your pathway to a brighter future Become an Early Childhood Educator

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“Choosing a VFA pathway program can see students transition from VCAL/VCE to a working qualification before they start university,” Jeremy said. “(Doing this gives students) the ability to start work in their chosen field earlier and gain invaluable experience that many university students miss out on.” Well established in both the industry and local community, VFA has been providing the health, fitness and education industries for job-ready graduates for 20 years. It also supplies exciting opportunities for work placement and transition into work upon completion of studies. VFA applications are now open for July courses in fitness and sport, massage therapy and early childhood education and care. Visit www.vfalearning.vic.edu.au or call 8794 6000 to learn more and start an application.

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House is a home away from home Established in 1983, Springvale Neighbourhood House opened as a special meeting place for small community groups, providing resources, support and advice in a ‘home away from home’. Now, over three decades later, those doors remain open as the community house encourages individuals to develop the skills to become a volunteer tutor. Transforming into a registered training office in 1994, Springvale Neighbourhood House is offering the chance to participate in five lessons that will develop the skills individuals require to become a volunteer tutor to assist adult learners in developing English language skills. “After the training, tutors will be able to support the community to assist adult learners to develop English language skills,” Springvale Neighbourhood House administration team leader Kelly Cooper said. “In tutoring the adult learners, the students are given a pathway for high level students to further education and the confidence to job seek.” Springvale Neighbourhood House is committed to community development, social inclusion, cultural connection, and celebration of multiculturalism. A community-run, not-for-profit community house, registered training organisation and learn local, the house continues to provide a welcoming ‘home away from home’ for all, regardless of country of birth, language, religion, citizenship, gender, age or visa status. “Springvale Neighbourhood House keep fees low, allowing all people to learn a language,” Kelly said. “However, there are others within the community that are not eligible for learning English and to allow for them to learn we run classes and one-on-one tutoring, utilising the volunteers that complete this course. “We provide adult learning which is focused on student learning goals and employment skills

Tutors will be able to support the community to assist adult learners. and our accredited and pre accredited classes are all lead by qualified tutors in adult literacy and teaching English as an additional language.” The Springvale Neighbourhood House volun-

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At Hampton Park Secondary College, we aim to provide for the learning needs of all students through offering a broad and comprehensive curriculum program. As a college we are committed to providing a safe and supporting learning environment through our school-wide positive behaviour policy. This is promoted by the college values – Respect, Learning and Working Together.

The Year 7 and 8 program is mainly delivered in the Flexible Learning centre, with the emphasis being on the fundamental skills of literacy and numeracy and the development of research and enquiry skills. The college values are also explicitly taught through the ALIVE program. The College has an excellent music program and boasts outstanding facilities, such as a performing arts centre, languages centre, 3-court basketball stadiumMaker Space to foster STEM initiatives and 1 : 1 laptop program for all students Years 7 -12. This allows for increased opportunity for challenging teaching and learning. We aim for the combination of these fantastic innovations to result in improved outcomes for all students.

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Fix is on the level By Casey Neill Casey council replaced the entire Wills Court footpath following resident complaints about a trouble-making tree. The Journal News reported in March that Dora Messina was calling on the council to remove destructive gum trees from the nature strip outside her Endeavour Hills home. She said the “two huge gums” were “starting to be a real pain” and she’d asked the council to remove them several times over the past 20 years. She said that branches had fallen into her property, leaves had blocked her gutters, and roots were lifting her retaining wall and the footpath. Ms Messina said the council had since “lifted all the footpaths in our court”. “They dug up any roots under our footpath and replaced the footpath to the whole court,” she said. “They topsoiled the nature strip and sowed some lawn seeds.” She said workers cut back all the branches that were overhanging onto her property, too. “Hopefully we will not have any more branches dropping onto our garden,” she said. Ms Messina said removing the trees complete-

ly was her preferred option but she was happy with the result. The Journal News reported in March that after lodging a complaint, she received a letter from the council requesting more information to process a claim for compensation. She said that information included a geotechnical report, an engineer report or and a plumbing report substantiating reasons for the structural damage. “We don’t really want to claim anything, we just want them to do something,” she said. “It shouldn’t be on us. “It’s not our property, it’s the council property.” City of Casey city presentation manager David Richardson said at the time that the council had previously attended and repaired the footpath in question. “The resident contacted council in relation to damage on private property, and the council has sent out the necessary forms to make the claim,” he said. “As the resident has claimed the damage was caused/contributed to by council trees, the resident needs to supply the relevant information to substantiate the claim.”

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The City of Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Arts Festival is back and bigger than ever, with a series of events and activities set to kick off in June.

Time is running out to get your applications in for the annual Casey Cardinia Business Awards with nominations due to close on Wednesday 31 May.

As Casey expands, so does the variety of entertainment on offer for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival. You can visit an art studio during Open Studios Weekend, try your hand at a weaving workshop or take the family to the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick for the School Holiday Wonderland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a three day extravaganza of creative fun for the kids.

The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the best in business across the region.

Be part of the celebration, and immerse yourself in the arts excitement that will take over Casey this winter.

The program is also a valuable business development opportunity with chances to be recognised, receive publicity, network with other local businesses and gain feedback from industry experts.

Stay tuned for more information as June approaches or jump online and visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/winterarts to check out the program of events on offer.

Categories are: Âť Agriculture and Food Âť Business and Professional Services Âť Health, Education and Wellbeing Âť Home-based Business Âť Hospitality Âť Manufacturing Âť New Business Âť Retail Âť Social Enterprise Âť Tourism Âť Trades and Construction Âť Environmental Sustainability Âť Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award Âť Casey Cardinia Business of the Year

The exciting festival will run throughout June, July and August across various venues throughout Casey.

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Join the Melbourne Football Club (MFC) for the City of Casey Round, with FREE family tickets available for all Casey residents.

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Casey residents can claim two FREE plants per household this May as the annual Casey Plant Giveaway returns.

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Event details Starting a new community group Arm yourself with all the legal knowledge you need to have when establishing a new group: Date: Thursday 1 June 2017 Time: 6.00 pm-9.00 pm Venue: City of Casey Civic Centre, Magid Drive, Narre Warren Bookings: Email communityfacilitiesteam@ casey.vic.gov.au Social media 101 Learn what social media sites are the best tools for your group and how to best utilise these: Date: Tuesday 30 May 2017 Time: 6.00 pm-9.00 pm Venue: City of Casey Civic Centre, Magid Drive, Narre Warren Bookings: Email communityfacilitiesteam@ casey.vic.gov.au

Residents, claim your FREE plants! The Council-funded plant giveaway is part of an effort to revegetate open space in the City of Casey, with events scheduled at various locations throughout Casey between Thursday 18 May and Saturday 20 May.

Council is offering a number of workshops to equip you with vital information on the key legal requirements of community groups, and the use of social media. See below for details:

Casey residents get your FREE family tickets to the Round 6 game between Melbourne and North Melbourne.

Drat Council Plan and Budget open for community consultation At a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday 9 May 2017, Council adopted its Draft Council Vision, Draft 2017-21 Council Plan and the 2017-18 Draft Budget for community consultation. Residents are encouraged to visit www.caseyconversations.com.au/our-future to view the documents and have their say by 9 June 2017. Anyone who makes a submission will have the opportunity to present to Council on 21 June 2017.

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Companies ordered to stop their dust clouds By Cam Lucadou-Wells The state’s environmental watchdog has issued pollution abatement notices to two Hallam businesses for swarms of dust plaguing nearby homes and workplaces. A soil yard owned by Folino Plant Hire and a mulch yard owned by Bark King Group have been given until 31 August to increase dust control measures and not impact on the local environment under the Environment Protection Authority Victoria notices. If they fail to comply, the companies face fines of up to $777,300 if prosecuted in court. During inspections of the yards, EPA officers watched dust wafting out into a neighbouring business to the north. They noted that the Bark King site was “fully unsealed” with “all product and waste stockpiles and haul-roads located on unsealed land”. There were no dust enclosures fitted to the site’s screen plant, and there was no water supply for sprayers aimed to minimise dust emissions at the grinding plant. Officers observed plumes of dust escaping from a mulch conveyor-belt, and during other activities on the site. A Bark King site representative had reportedly told them there was no written dust management plan for the premises. At Folino, a water tanker - designed to supress dust - generated “visible dust plumes” as drove on haul roads within the premises, EPA officers observed. They noted tall piles of mulch, soil and grass of up to 12 metres height, as well as watched dust

Zebolitar Prvulovic, an industrial chemist at one of the companies affected by dust pollution. 163263 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS waft out of the yard towards a northern neighbouring workplace. EPA southern metro manager Marleen Mathias said the businesses were issued the notices after a 10 March inspection of three O’Grady Road premises.

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“The PANs issued by EPA require a combination of engineering controls and the development and implementation of site Dust Management Plans,” Ms Mathias said. “EPA will assess compliance with the PANs following the due date on 31 August 2017. If issues continue from these sites EPA may issue further statutory notices.” The EPA was also expecting interim reports from the companies on the location of soil, compost and mulch piles, loading areas and screening and grinding plants in the yard by 31 May. According to the notices, excessive rates of dust deposits from the yards had coated a neighbouring industrial workplace. The highest reading of dust in nearby Bolt Court was 9.42 grams per square metre per month in January - more than double the fourgram amenity standard in NSW. “Numerous potential sources of dust are present on your premises and likely to be a source of dust emissions,” the notices stated to Bark King Group and Folino Plant Hire. Hampton Park residents living about 300 metres south of the yards have also long complained of dust pollution. The residents in Rowland Close and Glenora Way report regular and severe hay-fever, skin hives, asthma attacks, coughing and sore eyes suffered by children, young and old residents alike. Nearby workers tell of the need to hose down vehicles daily and to keep factory doors constantly closed due to the dusty emissions. The EPA has confirmed that O’Grady Road, which is unsealed and Casey council-managed, was not the “primary contributor” of the dust.

Love of reading is nurtured early - it’s a challenge Budding book worms in Endeavour Hills received some special encouragement to read. Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan visited Goodstart Endeavour Hills - Barnsley Drive to promote the annual Premier’s Reading Challenge on Friday 5 May. He hosted a special storytime with children, their educators and parents. Centre director Peta Wilkinson said it was important to encourage a child’s love of books from infancy. “Books introduce new ideas, new words, and opportunities to learn about the world," she said. “Inspiring a child’s love for reading and storytelling from an early age is something we embed in our daily practice. “We know from evidence that reading to and with young children promotes brain development and language learning skills." Mr Donnellan shared that he grew up in Italy until he was eight and had a passion for the importance of early years literacy. For the Premier’s Reading Challenge, preschoolers must read 40 books with a parent, guardian or educator at their early learning service between March and early September. “The challenge is also a great opportunity to get families involved to share the joy and wonder of discovering a new book together with their child,” Ms Wilkinson said.

A Doveton mother has pleaded guilty to trafficking after a baby-bottle of GHB was seized from atop her bedroom wardrobe by police. During the raid of the mother’s home, police also found a hunting knife under her mattress, a syringe of GHB and a zip-lock bag of methamphetamine, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard on 8 May. Police also seized the accused’s phone with text exchanges between the accused and buyers looking for ice and “drinks” of GHB. On a different raid in June 2016, police seized items such as tawny port, a lap top and a blackleather couch stolen during a home burglary in Dandenong a month earlier. The accused had told police she had bought the stolen goods from an unnamed associate. A Corrections Victoria officer told the court that the woman had also failed to keep appointments as part of her 2016 community corrections order. A defence lawyer said the accused had failed to attend due to the anxiety of meeting drug-using associates while she was keeping “clean”. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen praised the accused’s efforts to remain drug free, as well as her personal struggles to regain custody of her youngest son. “You’ve done remarkably well given your background and difficulties you face. “You’ve made some incredibly positive steps.” The accused was put on an 18-month treatment-only community corrections order. If she had pleaded not guilty, she would have received six months’ jail, Mr Vandersteen said.

Triple stabbing charges Police charged a Clayton South man with 29 offences following an alleged triple stabbing in Doveton. A 25-year-old Doveton man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the incident in Lacebark Street about 6.30am on Saturday 6 May. He remained in hospital in a critical condition. A 44-year-old woman and a 21-year-old woman, both from Doveton, were also transported with serious injuries. Detectives from Casey CIU charged the 24-yearold Clayton South man with aggravated burglary, intentionally and recklessly causing serious injury, false imprisonment and more. He was remanded at an out of sessions court hearing on Sunday 7 May to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 9 May.

Stolen car crashes A driver fleeing police crashed a stolen car into a Dandenong roundabout, police allege. They charged the 25-year-old Doveton man with evading police and traffic offences following the Sunday 7 May incident. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Kim Alp said officers saw the white Honda Civic travelling north on Pickett Street about 11.55pm. She said the driver appeared to spot the police car and took off. Police allegedly saw the vehicle lose control and crash into a roundabout at Railway Parade. Asena, 3, early childhood teacher Lauren Persoons, Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan and Daniella, 3.

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Push to solve Casey’s street homeless ‘crisis’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey councillor Milla Gilic has called for a “crisis meeting” between the council and community organisations to solve the municipality’s emergency-housing shortage. At a council meeting on 2 May, Cr Gilic shared harrowing stories of vulnerable families sheltering in cars for a range of reasons including domestic violence and poverty. She told of a mother and her VCE-student son living in a car for several months. A local homelessness service had only been able to provide them shelter in a motel for a few days, Cr Gilic said. In another case, a mother with stage-four cancer and her 30-year-old autistic son were also without a home. They were not sure how long they could stay in emergency accommodation. Cr Gilic said there were groups, including na-

tional organisations, willing to back a solution with “significant monetary support” - providing that the need was proven. She said the solution may not involve a further financial commitment from Casey Council. Councillors unanimously backed Cr Gilic’s motion for the meeting between councillors, council officers and possible donors, and for a council report on how Casey Council could assist. Cr Geoff Ablett said Cr Gilic had garnered significant financial pledges to solving a problem that entrapped “thousands” in Casey. The latest social housing waiting list for the southern metropolitan region, including Casey and Greater Dandenong, is more than 4000 - including 701 waiting for priority-access. WAYSS homelessness services manager Jen Kelly said families living in cars was the “real” picture of homelessness - rather than people sleeping in Swanston Street. “It’s really tough out there. There’s a shortage

Guy lashes out at soft budget By Victoria Stone-Meadows Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has unleashed a scathing rebuke of the Andrews government’s latest budget, particularly in relation to law and order. While the budget details big spending by the State Government on police resources and changes to the bail system, Mr Guy said during a visit to Endeavour Hills Police Station that the changes don’t go far enough. The 2017-18 Victorian Budget outlines more than $2 billion for more than 3000 new police officers, 100 new Protective Service Officers and increased monitoring of serious offenders. The budget also includes funding for upgrades to 10 police stations - but Mr Guy said that wouldn’t help protect people living in fear in the south-east suburbs. “Particularly in Casey and Cardinia, crime rates have risen by double-digit figures year-on-year now,” he said on 4 May. “The government announced late last year that they would fund extra police and this is certainly welcome; however, the budget doesn’t do anything to resolve or problems with the bail system or problems associated with sentencing.” “I am distressed and very disappointed the budget doesn’t have any new monies for those kinds of law and order areas.” Mr Guy also claimed that numbers of Protective Service Officers at train stations had been cut 33 across the Melbourne Metro network - a claim Police Minister Lisa Neville said was completely false. “The Leader of the Opposition has blatantly misled the community by claiming that there was no money in the budget for police and that PSOs have been cut,” Ms Neville said. “The budget included $2 billion to recruit 2729 police and an extra 100 PSOs.”

of available properties and we try not to send people away. “We need governments to stop their politicising these poor people who are homeless.” On latest figures, there were 21 known individuals “sleeping rough” in cars, crisis accommodation, tents or parks in Cranbourne, Lynbrook and Hampton Park, Ms Kelly said. Recently, WAYSS was able to help 39 families or individuals with $54,000 of private rental access funding since March, and was looking forward to more of the funds as part of a State Government initiative. It helps families who are moved on by private landlords get a bond and a first month’s rent for a new tenancy. Part of the problem was a lack of affordable rentals. It was common for people to apply for up to 40 rental properties, Ms Kelly said.

Robbers on the run after golf cart heist hits rough By Casey Neill Three golf carts stolen from an Endeavour Hills course are feared long gone. But Churchill Park Golf Club manager Tim O’Sullivan still has hope that someone witnessed the Saturday 29 April heist. He said workers arrived at the Churchill Park Drive course just before 6am on Sunday 30 April and found a roller-doored storage shed had been broken into. Four Yamaha golf carts were missing. They’re valued between $5000 and $7000 new and were two years old. Police believe the thieves rolled the carts out of the shed and manipulated the ignitions. “At the time we had a whole lot of groups that were booked on the day that required golf carts,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We got hold of most of them before they arrived. “It was a fairly big impact. “We managed to located one of them about a kilometre up the road in a ditch, which we managed to salvage and got back. “We repaired that and it’s back in the fleet.” Mr O’Sullivan hoped the others would also show up, but believes that is increasingly unlikely. “We certainly hope to get them back in some way, shape or form, but as the days go by... ” he said. “If they haven’t turned up now, they’re long gone.” The carts are burgundy with cream features and have the golf course coat of arms on the front. The missing carts are numbered five, six and seven. Call Casey CIU on 9705 3111 with any information.

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One design idea for Autumn Place. Cr Rosario said the next stage of the project was amazing. “We’re transforming that park into a much more modern, engaging facility,“ he said. “The public have asked for newer and more exciting playground equipment. “They’re going to write a story with the children at the childcare centre there.

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“I am no relation whatsoever,” Cr Memeti said. He said his mantra regarding potential conflicts of interest was “if in doubt, get out”. “The Albanian community is large in Greater Dandenong,” he said. “Many would say they’re my cousin, but to me a cousin is a blood relative.” A fake lawyer has apparently been emailing requests on behalf of at least two defendants at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. During a hearing on 8 May, Magistrate Jack Vandersteen asked if a defendant knew a purported lawyer ‘Sarah O’Hara’ who had requested an adjournment on their behalf on 14 October. The request - with the accused’s name and case number - had been emailed to the court about 4am that day. The language and layout was convincing enough to cause the court’s registrar to adjourn the matter as requested.

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Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti received a warm welcome in Sri Lanka. “The guy from the Colombo Chamber of Commerce was out here earlier in the year. They invited me to speak at the chamber about our businesses,” he said. “People from the chamber now want to get in touch and make contact with our 13,000 businesses.” Cr Memeti said he got to see first-hand and better understand the atrocities that had taken place in Sri Lanka in recent years. He met President Maithripala Sirisena and presented him with a framed photo of the Dandenong town hall.

“It’s only a few years old. Why waste it when we can move it to Linden Place which is just around the corner? “There is huge demand for a toilet around there, because of the playground.“ Cr Rosario said the autumn leaf sculpture that marked the square was removed for relocation but found to be rotten inside. “It had already reached its end of life. It could no longer be maintained,“ he said. “We are replacing it with newer artwork. “We are working to consider the Aboriginal artwork going back to the facility as well.“ He said shopkeepers were part of the project and the council was working with them on activating the laneway behind the shops. “There are so many opportunities to renew and grow,“ Cr Rosario said. He said more community consultation was on its way, and that interpreters would be on-hand to ensure diverse input.

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“That story they’re going to come up with ... is actually going to be reflected in the park’s design. “They’re going to put elements of that story in the park.“ Cr Rosario said that over the past two to three years the council had installed a new footpath and removed trees that were damaging the path. “Slowly we’re replacing things,“ he said. “The lighting will change eventually as well. “The park itself has opened up into a much more visible area.“ Cr Rosario said the council removed a toilet block that was attracting “unsavoury activity“. It built a metal toilet with State Government support, but there’s now an opportunity to instead incorporate a public toilet into a maternal and child health centre. The centre could also include a kinder and library. “We’re now looking to move the metal toilet to nearby Linden Place.

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Looking Back 100 years ago 17 May 1917 Shire of Dandenong - payment of rates Notice is hereby given that no person will be entitled to be enrolled in respect of any property within the Shire of Dandenong unless on or before the 11th day of June 1917, all sums payable in respect of any rates made three months or more before such day in respect of such property have been paid. The rate collectors will be in attendance at the Shire Hall Dandenong each day from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 4pm from the 2nd to 11 June inclusive (Sundays 3rd and 10th) for the purpose of receiving payment of rates.

50 years ago 16 May 1967 Festival ends on a brilliant note Fifteen star performers from almost every

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society section of the Dandenong Festival of Music and Art for Youth provided a large audience with a memorable evening at the traditional final concert and presentation night in Dandenong Town Hall on Friday Night. One of the highlights was the singing of the winner and runner up in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $1110 Heinz Australian Youth Aria. Jonathan Summers and Geraldine Hackett-Jones both received an ovation as did little Mechiru Mekata, the talented 10-yearold Japanese pianist who won the award for Pianoforte.

20 years ago 19 May 1997 Upbeat zone Underused shopping strips in Greater Dandenong will be re-zoned for housing and home owners living near Dandenongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial centre will be given incentives to spruce up

their properties. These are two of many proposals in Greater Dandenong Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draft Municipal Strategies Statement (MSS) released last week detailing its direction for future land use. The MSS states the council should encourage higher density housing throughout the city and provide diverse housing stock which matches the needs of the community. It reiterates councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position on the Keysborough â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;green wedgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; proposal, supporting housing development on the northern part of the 3500 hectare site. It also proposes to provide appropriate controls to ensure land close to the Dandenong Central Activities District, Noble Park, and Springvale shopping centres are set aside for high density housing, making optimum use of the sites.

5 years ago 14 May 2012 $38m set aside for council buildings Greater Dandenong Council has earmarked $38.3 million for construction of its new municipal buildings and library in its proposed 2012-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 budget. Of that, $5.20 million will come from the council directly and the remaining $33.1 million will come from loans. Corporate services director Mick Jaensch said the council intended to borrow $47 million for the $62 million project, to be paid back over the next 25 years. The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO John Bennie said funding for the project assumed that the triangle car park site at the corner of Clow and Lonsdale streets would be sold for about $7 million. But he said this land would not be sold unless an appropriate development could be guaranteed for the site.

Surgeon was cut above the rest Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bestknown street names. This week the Journal looks at Oldham Lane, which runs off Scott Street in central Dandenong, and was named after Doctor Alf Oldham. Doctor Alf Oldham came to Dandenong in 1927 and joined the medical practice at Murray House. He was a general practitioner and surgeon, and he was a very good one, Dandenong and District Historical Society records show. He used to attend emergencies, gynaecology consultations and operations at The Alfred hospital. All small children found him frighting as he was a very tall, big man with a gruff voice. Everyone thought he was gruff, but he was gruff because he was shy. Dandenong and District Historical Society said an â&#x20AC;&#x153;old timerâ&#x20AC;? remembered him making house calls to their farm in Perry Road when she

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NAME was a child. She always thought her mother had a crush on him. He was a very good sportsman and held the 200 metres, 200 yards school boy record down in Tasmania for about 25 years. He played a few games of football for Melbourne and represented the university in football and athletics. Dr Oldham signed up to serve in World War II and had fixed for himself a job as medical officer on the Queen Mary.

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However, he was the only doctor in the area that had any real surgical skills so he was manpowered out and had to stay in Dandenong. During the war years he spent three months without spending one single whole night in bed. Dr Oldham had a reputation, according to

some, of taking out peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appendixes at the drop of a hat. However, he also had the reputation of getting his diagnosis right first time. Want to know the history behind a street name in Greater Dandenong? Let us know and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find out! Email casey.neill@starnewsgroup.com.au.

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MEDICALLY SPEAKING Women’s heart disease risks are high Women are three times more likely to die from heart disease than breast cancer and every hour one Australian woman succumbs to heart disease with 40 per cent of those incidents being fatal. With women being two to three times more likely to develop hypertension than men, it’s important to understand what the risk factors are, particularly because women rarely develop symptoms despite the fact that hypertension becomes more prevalent with age. Research has identified that women who are overweight and/or have high cholesterol and low levels of physical activity are most at risk of heart disease. In addition, smoking, poorly controlled diabetes and depression are greater risk factors of heart disease for women than they are for men. St John of God Berwick Hospital offers a range of cardiac services in the Casey-Cardinia area. Services available include a new Chronic Heart Failure Clinic which specialises in the management of patients who are experiencing symptoms associated with heart failure.

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Chronic heart failure happens when heart muscle gets damaged, then becomes weak and doesn’t pump properly and once damaged it can’t heal. The damage can be caused by a heart attack, or long-term health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease. It can also be caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle. Chronic heart failure can make everyday activities exhausting but heart specialist advice can help to improve the symptoms. St John of God Berwick Hospital is looking forward to the expansion of its cardiology services with the opening of its new hospital later this year. The improved cardiac unit will focus on interventional treatment to deliver a more specialised approach to heart disease patients. For more information visit sjog.org.au/berwickredevelopment or email info.berwick@sjog. org.au or follow the hospital’s latest developments on Facebook and Instagram.

Skin care’s there Dandenong Dermatology Centre has been providing dermatology care and laser therapy to the area for many years. The centre is headed by Dr Peter Fergin, Dr Olivia Milne and Dr Stephen Gilmore. The trio were recently joined by Dr Rebecca Nguyen. Laser treatments are provided by dermatology and cosmetic nurse Marie Lebrasse. Marie has many years of expertise with laser treatments and techniques. She regularly updates her laser knowledge and skills and adheres to all new standards and regulations. Dr Fergin says that with summer over, now is the perfect time to repair the freckles or pigmen-

tation that appear on exposed skin on the face, chest and hands. “Photo rejuvenation is one of the newest therapies in laser, and gives great results with minimal down time. “Photo rejuvenation with radio frequency technologies applies small amounts of heat safely into the dermis leading to remodelling of collagen and elastin, which, in turn, leads to plumping of the skin. “The epidermis also tightens giving the treated skin a smoother, more youthful appearance.” Dandenong Dermatology Centre is at 1/110 David Street. Call 9791 3455. The first cosmetic consultation is free.

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DOUBLE YOUR LUCK / 88 WESTBROOK DRIVE, KEYSBOROUGH, 3173 Number 88 – what a lucky number – doubled ... it must be a sign that this expansive double-storey home is going to be the perfect fit for large and growing families. Impressive in size and style, this contemporary home has a plethora of living and entertaining zones, an expansive wrap-around undercover entertaining area, a stunning central kitchen that is the heart of the home, plus four large bedrooms. There are plenty of hidden features, it’s a 45-square Carlisle home so it’s perfectly designed for stylish and easy living and it’s an opportunity that you will love for years. Beyond the front gardens you can make your way inside the double doors and be in awe with its grandeur. The front wing is made up of the foyer, study, a front formal living room plus the powder room. Opening from here is the centrepiece – a spacious living room that is overlooked by a feature-filled kitchen that enjoys a central island bench, walk-in pantry, stone bench tops, dishwasher, five-burner stove plus a 900mm oven. Plus it all watches over the enclosed entertaining room with views of the alfresco making for sublime indoor/ outdoor entertaining. There’s also the dining room and a theatre room. Upstairs has yet another living room/ retreat area, three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a central bathroom with spa feature, plus there’s the master bedroom with a balcony, walk-behind wardrobe area and ensuite with a double shower, double vanity and so much space. Outdoors is the place to wine and dine in any weather condition with two undercover areas, a relaxing water feature/ pond and there’s space for a boat or caravan. Extras include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, an alarm, intercom, storage under the stairs and it’s positioned on a block of about 535 square metres.

CONTACT: BARRY PLANT SPRINGVALE, 9558 5111 PHONG HO, 0432 031 601 AND BEN NGUYEN, 0404 664 466 88 WESTBROOK DRIVE INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS: SATURDAY AS ADVERTISED OR BY APPOINTMENT AUCTION DETAILS: SATURDAY, 27 MAY, AT 2PM

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O’BRIEN REAL ESTATE, DANDENONG, 9793 3175 CONTACT: BOB MILKOVIC, 0422 504 106 OR DRAGANA VASICH, 0432 042 686 24 BETULA STREET PRICE FOR SELL: $450,000 - $495,000 AUCTION DETAILS: SATURDAY, 3 JUNE, 12.30PM 2 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 15 May, 2017

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8 Karo court

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This fabulous hilltop, relatively flat site of approximately 850m2 is ideal for multi unit development (STCA). The solid three bedroom home is currently let for $275.00 per week, providing a steady income whilst your plans are being approved. The quiet court location is adjacent to parkland and close to schools and Freeway access. An excellent opportunity in the fast growing South East! AN EXCITING PROSPECT!

auction: saturday, 3rd June, 2017 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPen: wed 5:00pm to 5:30pm & sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm

Dandenong

1-3/1 James street

A SUPER TRIO!

These three well constructed two bedroom, separately Titled villa units are set on a magnificent site of approximately 923m2 and Zoned RGZ Schedule 1. Perched on the edge of the CBD close to Dandenong High School and Freeway access, this ‘Blue Chip’ investment will return approx. $48,000 per annum to the astute purchaser. LOTS OF OPTIONS: * Buy in your super fund * Buy with other family members * Renovate and increase return * Re-develop site to multi level apartments or townhouses (STCA) POSITION PLUS POTENTIAL! SECURE YOUR FUTURE!

auction: saturday, 3rd June, 2017 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPen: wed 4:45pm to 5:15pm & sat 12:40pm to 1:20pm

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24/80 cheltenham road

YOUR SEARCH HAS ENDED!

Set in a quality development, this ground floor apartment is in a league of its own. One bedroom with dual access to the central bathroom and the living area. Open plan living with large windows merging into the kitchen/meals area. Euro laundry with plenty of space plus separate linen closet. Easy access to the secure carpark and storage area. Large paved patio area with plenty of space for entertaining and privacy fencing. Great tenants with an excellent return! AWESOME FOR YOUR SUPER!

3/4 high street

CENTRAL TOWNHOUSE!

This near new home is located only minutes walk to the market and city centre in a small block of four quality built homes. A glossy emprite kitchen featuring European appliances adjoins a massive living area which opens to a rear courtyard. Two double bedrooms and upstairs family room opens to a large, sunny balcony. Includes ducted heating, evaporative cooling and 2.7m ceiling heights. Large single garage with internal access. Currently let for $390.00 per week to excellent Tenants. TOUCH OF CLASS!

For sale: $250,000 to $270,000 oPen: wed 4:00pm to 4:20pm & sat 11:00am to 11:20am

For sale: $470,000 to $495,000 oPen: wed 4:20pm to 4:40pm & sat 10:40am to 11:00am

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4/116 Princes highway

A GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT!

Situated a short distance from all Central Dandenong has to offer and conveniently close to Primary and High Schools and public transport, you’ll find this very appealing first floor apartment. The accommodation comprises two good size bedrooms both with built in robes and a balcony from the main. A spacious living area with split system heating and cooling and access to a second balcony, a super new kitchen with gloss cupboard doors, electric cooking and adjoining dining area. There’s also a renovated bathroom/laundry, floating floorboards and new hot water service. If you’re searching for a first home or a good investment then an inspection is a must. THIS ONE WON'T LAST LONG!

4/112 Princes highway

TICKS ALL THE BOXES!

Step into this renovated, ground floor apartment. Nestled in an impressive complex and positioned within walking distance to many facilities seeked by tenants and first home buyers. Features spacious lounge, modern kitchen with gas cooker, rangehood and double stainless steel sink, two spacious bedrooms with built in robes (one mirrored), fully tiled bathroom/laundry, floating floors, venetian blinds and a carpark on Title. Currently tenanted at $270.00 per week. INVEST OR NEST!

For sale: $240,000 to $264,000 oPen: wed 4:00pm to 4:20pm & sat 12:10pm to 12:30pm

For sale: $240,000 to $264,000 oPen: sat 11:20am to 11:40am

Dandenong

1/18 hutton street

FRONT APARTMENT WITH OWN DRIVE!

Ground floor flat with a separate driveway and own carpark in a boutique development. Great location, just an easy walk to the CBD, railway station, Market, Plaza and more! Features separate kitchen/meals area which enables it to be shut off from the lounge area. Currently let on a month to month basis so available with Tenant or Vacant Possession. Built the old way with brick which lowers external maintenance costs.

2/18 hutton street

GROUND FLOOR OPPORTUNITY!

ONLY 6 ON THE BLOCK!

This well located apartment is currently tenanted to great tenants who would love to stay on or you can have Vacant Possession if required. Two large bedrooms, separate kitchen/meals area from the lounge room and integrated bathroom/laundry. Car space at rear and no steps to climb! Close to railway station, market and shopping centre. SMALL GROUP OF ONLY 6!

For sale: $220,000 to $240,000 oPen: wed 4:30pm to 5:00pm & sat 11:30am to 12:00pm

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PreStige faMily living Totalling 48sq of prestige Waterways luxury, finished with absolute quality and positioned in one the areas most coveted pockets, this 5-bedroom home is the ultimate family package set on a large 960sqm (approx) block! Appointed to an extraordinary standard with space for everyone in the family, multiple separate living zones and fantastic outdoor entertaining, this family home provides a dedicated formal lounge/theatre room, ground floor master suite, room to lounge and dine in a big open plan space through to a well-appointed merbau timber decked alfresco, in-ground salt water/solar heated pool and a huge backyard for the kids to run around and enjoy. • • • • • • •

Ground-loor Bedroom w/ ensuite & WIR Generous open-plan living State-of-the-art kitchen w/ SS appliances Spacious upstairs retreat w/ balcony access Merbau timber decked alfresco In-ground salt water/solar heated pool 48sq/960m2 (approx)

A5 B2 E4 C2 D1 Private Sale $1,520,000 - $1,590,000 Wed 5:30 - 6:00pm Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm Photo ID Required ContaCt Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Corey (Khoi) Le offiCe 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999 eSr vieW

KeySborough 5 ALANA COURT exCePtional Style every element of this near new contemporary residence showcases the latest designer style, superior quality and a peerless attention to detail. the exemplary result is a luxurious family domain that effortlessly caters to every modern family requirement. nestled quietly within the exclusive the Keys estate within stones throw away from prestigious haileybury and lighthouse Christian Colleges. • Elegantly Porter Davis design • Floating timber staircase • Open-plan kitchen/dining/living • Kitchen w/butlers pantry, stone benches and ample storage • Upstairs zoned retreat w/ balcony access • Master bedroom w/ WIR and en-suite • Double car remote garage • CCTV camera monitoring system nestled quietly within the exclusive the Keys estate within stones throw away from prestigious haileybury and lighthouse Christian Colleges. this is a home you do not want to miss!

A4 B2 E3 C2 D1 Private Sale $1,160,000 to $1,270,000 Thur 6;00 - 6:30pm Sat 1:00 - 1:30pm Photo ID Required ContaCt Ozan Kan 0403 644 379 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 offiCe 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999 eSr vieW

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Keysborough 34 HIDDEN GROVE BOULEVARD Family proportions with tranQuil views see the light, love the location, step into prestige family accommodation! set on the sunny northern side of the wonderful pencil park and reserve, this is sure to tick all the boxes! • Spacious ground-loor bedroom or ofice • Caesar bench top high-end appliances • Upstairs retreat w/ balcony access • Master w/ ensuite and two-way WIR • Decked outdoor entertainment • 560m2 (approx.

springvale 3 alMa Court a First-Class opportunity with huge potential on 652m2 (approx.) young couples and investors take note: here is a sensational opportunity to buy into the sought after springvale Central with this family home offering both scope for improvements and future development (stCa). • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms/2 toilets • Well designed and easy to maintain gardens • Walking distance to Springvale Central/ public transport • Walking distance to both primary and secondary school • 652m2 (approx.)

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$1,100,000 to $1,170,000 By appointment Photo iD required ContaCt tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) le 0417 311 491 offICe 363 Springvale road, Springvale tel: 03 8581 0999

• 5 bedrooms with BIR, a master/ensuite and a spa • 1 ground loor bedroom • open-plan kitchen with Butler’s pantry and ample of storage • Brivis Climate Control Systems • outdoor alfresco under covered entertaining area • Beautiful landscaped gardens • 3000L water tank connected to the motor • exceptional custom inishes

KEYSBOROUGH LOT 3506 - APPLETON AVENUE A CORNER BLOCK AWAITS A DREAM HOME!

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Contact agent thur 5:00 - 5:30pm Sat 1:00 - 1:30pm Photo iD required ContaCt tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) le 0417 311 4491 oFFiCe 363 Springvale road, Springvale tel: 03 8581 0999

Looking for a great location to build to live or to invest in a good capital growth area? Make your dream come true now. Be decisive and don’t wait any longer as vacant land in prestige Somerfield Estate of Keysborough is getting scarce and the price of land keeps rising. Set in a stunning environment with tree-lined boulevards and secluded streets and almost 20% of the land is dedicated to open space, so every home is within 400 metres of parkland and wetland.

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CONTACT Alex Khun 0438 443 846 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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Dandenong 77 Jones Road

KEYSBOROUGH This 865 square metre corner block would be suitable for subdivision or as a land bank. The 12-year-old 32-square home on the property would be suitable for rental while the new owner organises permits. Alternatively, because no permits are needed for a new luxury home on the site, the new owner would be able to start a new build as soon as they take possession. An opportunity like this won’t come along again as 865 square meters of prime land in one of Keysborough’s best estates Hidden Grove - is scarce. Two street frontages make this an ideal development project or a site for the

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What a unique opportunity to buy one & get three! This large allotment of approximately 1082m2 is your chance to land bank & plan for your future. Here you get to sit back & relax while these tenanted units earn you a solid income. Keep the existing three units & make money or plan for future development (STCA) where your options are endless. There’s never been a better time to purchase, relax & easily plan a fruitful future!

AUCTION Saturday 20th May at 12:30pm PRICE Contact Agent INSPECT Sat 12 - 12:30pm CONTACT Kim Sear Lim 0423 374 998 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 Springvale 9558 5111

biggest and best home in Keysborough. It would be large enough for a swimming pool and there would still be room for the kids to throw a ball. It is positioned opposite Pencil Park reserve and within close proximity to schools, transport and shops.

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12-year-old 32 square home on property suitable for rental while you organize permits, or as no permits are needed for a new luxury home on the site, you can simply start to build as soon as the land settles. An opportunity like this won’t come along again as 865 square metres of prime land in one of Keysborough’s best estates – Hidden Grove is scarce.

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Endeavour Hills 6 Amalfi Drive

Endeavour Hills 11 Furlong Court

For auction.

9706 0556

For auction.

9706 0556

Saturday 27 May at 11:30am • 3 bedrooms on 652m2 (approx.) • Modernised kitchen overlooking dining • 2 Spacious living zones • Double garage plus additional carport

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

Saturday 20 May at 12:30pm • 4 bedroom home on640m2 (approx.) • Renovated kitchen overlooking dining • 3 spacious living zones • Alfresco with views

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Endeavour Hills 3 Orkney Close

Endeavour Hills 4 Wingate Court

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9706 0556

For auction.

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$560,000 - $615,000 Saturday 20 May at 11:30am • 4 bedroom home on 625m2 of land • Kitchen overlooking the dining zone • 2 light filled living zones

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312

Saturday 27 May at 12:30pm • 5 bedroom family home 612m2 (appox) • Light filled kitchen overlooking garden • 2 oversized living areas • Alfresco area, landscaped garden

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Shenay Miller 0418 149 641

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Doveton 24 Betula Street

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9793 3175

For auction.

9793 3175

Contact Agent • 4 bedrooms all with BIR’s • Ducted heating & evap cooling • Outdoor spa

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Lin Zhang 0403 187 808 Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

$450,000 - $495,000 Saturday 3 June at 12:30pm • 3 bedrooms with BIR • Fully renovated bathroom

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dragana Vasich 0432 042 686

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Walking distance toDandenong Plaza & schools, shops, public transport and facilities All great features include: 2 bedrooms with BIRs, master with WIR & full-en-suite; open living & dining; kitchen with stainless steel appliances; 2 toilets plus laundry; private balconies, intercom, airconditioning, lit access, secure parking and storage. And Great rental return of $1477 per month.

$320,000 - $352,000 View Sat 1:00-1:30pm

An excellent investment opportunity of 2 Unit in 1 Title & approximately $23,900pa rental return. The units located within walking distance to primary & high schools, short drive to Dandenong Plaza & Waverley Garden SC, easy access to Freeway.The Units consist of good sized bedrooms with BIRs, kitchen adjoining dining, lounge, bathroom, huge backyards & separate driveway access to carports.

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This attractive front home is set in a block of 4 units within walking distance station, bus stop, local shops, schools, short drive to Shopping Centre, Monash Hospital & University. This well maintained & renovated unit features: 2 bedroom with BIRs, one with full ensuite; 2 split system air-conditioners, separated laundry/toilet, low maintenance courtyard, lock up garage with extra car space space.

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Set on approx. 920m2 land, this beautiful home ofers 4 bedrooms plus study, master with ensuite & WIRs, other bedrooms with BIRs, lounge, living room, kitchen with stone bench top & European SS appliances, large walk in pantry, glass splashback & dishwasher. This masterpiece completed with remote garage & internal access, laundry room & store room, security alarm system, high ceiling, ducted heating, 5KW solar panel, garden with water sprinklers system & lots of space for the kids to play.

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RESI VENTURES' NEW ROAD TO VALUE Development works. Never using the land as security to borrow money from a bank. Keeping the land owner on title until lots are sold to the purchasers. Guaranteeing a fixed sum per lot at a premium to today’s market value. Paying out a percentrage of the lot sale value so returns are linked to future prices. “Nobody ever picks the top of the market but prices today are through the roof and the choice a landowner makes could add - or subtract - millions from their sale price,” they said. Flexibility is the key to an LDA. Returns from the project will start the day you sign on with Resi Ventures and continue as each of the lots are developed, sold and settled. All LDAs are structured differently as the needs of land owners vary, however a typical Resi Ventures LDA works as follows:

Rapidly expanding broadacre land developer Resi Ventures have structured a new way for land owners to safely secure a high return on their farmland by entering into a Land Development Agreement (LDA). Directors Khurram Saeed and Anthony Braunthal said their LDA approach can boost profits for vendors significantly compared to a regular sales process with the added security of a guaranteed price per hectare. “Historically land owners have just sold their land to developers who make a huge uplift in turning the land into a housing estate. With a Resi Ventures LDA you can share in these profits and enjoy a return often more than 50 per cent greater than a terms sale,” they said. Resi Ventures have removed the development risk and upsized returns by: Providing 100 per cent of the equity to complete the

Resi Ventures advances money for your land that you can use straight away. We can also make regular advances until the development profits are realised. The title of the land remains in your name until the development is complete. Resi Ventures will pay the ongoing holding costs such as council rates and land tax. “Resi Ventures will add value to your land while funding all project-related costs including planning permits, construction of roads and other civil infrastructure, and all external compliance costs such as developer contributions to councils, Melbourne Water and the GAIC. “We will project manage and fund the whole development process and share the development profits with you,” they said. Resi Ventures is currently offering a free subdivision plan for any

land owner with a minimum of 10 hectares of land zoned Urban Growth Area. Call Khurram Saeed on 0421

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She’s the brightest of smart set By Casey Neill Dandenong engineer Anne Koopmann is the state’s top young manufacturer. The Bombardier Transportation employee took home the Young Manufacturer of the Year award from the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, held at the Palladium at Crown on Tuesday 9 May. She doesn’t remember much about the moment MC Kerry O’Brien read out her name. The 33-year-old gasped and put her hand to her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes. “I didn’t really expect it so it was really a bit surreal,” she said. Ms Koopmann started working at Bombardier seven years ago in her homeland, Germany, and has called Australia home for the past five years. She successfully applied for its Global Graduate Trainee program, which involved an 18-month stint with Bombardier split between three countries. “I love that we do produce products that are helping everyone everyday moving around,” she said. “I think it’s something that everyone can relate to. “Even though my friends don’t quite understand what I do, they still understand that I build trains and trams and it’s something that everyone has used at least a few times in their lives. “I think it’s the future. “With the growth of the cities and urbanisation, I think we need public transport solutions now more than ever.” Ms Koopmann said she’d use her $10,000 prize for more training. In a fireside chat with Mr O’Brien after receiving her award, she said the key to success was to always look for improvement. “I can be quite stubborn so I never give up if I

Anne Koopmann, front and centre, celebrates her award win with Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams and Bombardier colleagues Andrew Dudgeon, Loulou Hammad, David Evans, Ben Phyland, Michael Schmidt and Peter Harris. believe that something should be changed for the better,” she said. “I push until it happens.” Bombardier Transportation Australian managing director Andrew Dudgeon said the award was a proud moment for the company. “But proud for her because she’s an amazing young lady, an exceptionally talented engineer, and more importantly she’s an outstanding leader of people,” he said. “The men and women of Bombardier are going to be so proud to wake up tomorrow morning and see that one of their own has been given this incredible award.” Ms Koopmann was among only two female

winners on the night. Mr Dudgeon said that number should have been higher. “I’m actually pleased that the young manufacturer of the year was a woman because I think it’s a sign of things to come,” he said. “It was wonderful to see Anne standing up there as a female and as a minority in the manufacturing world. “She is a unique person in her own right.” Mr O’Brien, the former host of ABC current affairs show 7.30, said manufacturing was “a part of us”. “Victoria has always been at the heart of Victoria’s manufacturing output and still is today,” he said.

The awards were established in 2001 and were this year themed ‘growing advanced manufacturing’. “The future of manufacturing in Victoria is very bright,” Industry and Employment Minister Wade Noonan said. “These award winners are the benchmark of innovation in advanced manufacturing - and Victoria has cemented its place as the country’s leader in this field.” Victoria’s manufacturing industry contributes about $26 billion to the state’s economy each year and employs more than 270,000 people. Last year, employment in manufacturing grew by about 40,000 jobs.

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ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale. It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identiﬁcation number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

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Machinist

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ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

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Footy grass not always greener By Cam Lucadou-Wells The footy oval at Barry Simon reserve, Endeavour Hills certainly looks a picture. With its new goalposts, light towers and electronic scoreboard, the immaculately-turfed home of the proud Endeavour Hills Falcons was recently selected to host junior level finals. But a look in the clubrooms will show visitors that the facilities are well off the pace with the times and the booming membership. In a way, the Falcons are a victim of their own popularity - and an example of the ageing 30 to 40-year-old sports facilities in Casey’s north. The compact change rooms were only built for two Mossgiel Park junior football sides about 30 years ago. Now the club juggles a crammed seven-day timetable to squeeze in Auskick players and eight senior and junior, men’s and women’s sides - and their opponents - for training and game days. Club seniors president Rex Ashenden says an extension is desperately required, so the canteen and social areas can be separated from the changerooms. Home and away changing areas are separated by a mere sliding screen, and properly-segregated male and female change rooms are required. There are other urgent upgrades: · The inside male and female toilets - each with three shower cubicles - are too small for purpose; · The disabled toilet - replete with a resident redback spider - has been effectively closed; · The carpets are deeply stained in mud; and · The canteen is in need of a second fire-escape exit. A light tower which stood many years just inside the playing arena has recently been shifted to a safer place. The club’s cause is championed by Casey ward councillors Rosalie Crestani and Milla Gilic, state MP Luke Donnellan and federal MP Anthony Byrne. Mr Byrne said “sub-standard” facilities in Casey’s established northern suburbs shouldn’t be ignored, despite the demands of new estates.

Rex Ashenden, Milla Gilic, Rosalie Crestani, juniors president Steve Navarra and Anthony Byrne in the changerooms. “A lot of people live in these parts. They have entitlements,” Mr Byrne said. “It’s not just local cricket and football clubs. There’s a shortage of meeting areas in general in the north of Casey.” Cr Crestani welcomed Casey Council’s recent installation of goalposts and an electronic scoreboard, with a submission for a clubroom upgrade being considered for the upcoming 2017-’18 budget. “This is an example of multiple locations where ageing facilities need to be upgraded. It’s 40

years down the track in some cases. “In soccer, they are turning some children away. Different presidents are letting me know there’s waiting lists.” She said the council - under a rate-capping regime - was “looking at all avenues” to secure state and federal capital works funding to keep up with demand. “Social structures have changed, and the clubs and facilities have to change with the times to provide for everyone.”

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What’s on Evening in the Park Meet nocturnal neighbours and enjoy a free sausage sizzle. Bring a torch. ■ Fotheringham Reserve, Pyke Steet, Dandenong. Thursday 25 May, 5pm to 7pm. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Call 8571 1702.

National Simultaneous Storytime

Stillness: A Winter Retreat This retreat day is a restorative path into winter and will include sitting and moving meditations, music, poetry and a creative opportunity. There will be periods of silence and also connection with each other and the natural world. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Sunday 4 June, 9.45am to 2.30pm. A $10 suggested donation includes a light lunch. Bookings are essential. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

Probus wants new members Residents of Dandenong North, Noble Park and Springvale North are invited to join the Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club. Members meet for coffee and listen to a guest speaker once a month, as well as participating in other activities. ■ Vegas Club, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre. Last Tuesday of the month, 9.45am to noon. Call Rick on 9801 4049 or Don on 9560 6046 for more information.

Springvale Food Lovers Tour Wander beyond Springvale Road through the arcades and laneways. Taste Cambodian, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine and speak with the business owners about the food. ■ Starting location is advised on booking. Thursday 25 May, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Tickets are $50. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.greaterdandenong. com.

Library Tech Assist Learn how to do more at Dandenong Library through free drop-in sessions available on Mondays and Thursdays. ■ Level 2, Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursdays, 6pm to 7pm, and Mondays, 11am to noon. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.

Rock ‘n’ Roll tribute The Robertson Brothers and Scot Robin star

Dandenong Library hosts last year's National Simultaneous Storytime. 153484 Picture: GARY SISSONS in this tribute show to the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly. ■ Drum Theatre, 226 Lonsdale Street Dandenong. Saturday 27 May, 8pm. Tickets are priced from $59.90. Visit www.drumtheatre. com.au or call 8571 1666.

The Hive artist exhibition

Listen and enjoy the story of The Cow Tripped Over the Moon by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood. All pre-school children and their parents/ carers are welcome to attend this free event. ■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, and Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Wednesday 24 May, 11am. Call 1300 630 920 for more information. every second month. The Friends of Fotheringham Reserve Environmental Group runs activities including water watch, planting indigenous seedlings, weed control, seed collecting and nature walks. ■ Fotheringham Reserve, Pyke Street, Dandenong. Sunday 21 May, 10am to noon.

The exhibition features local artists Evangeline Cachinero, Leling Chen, Latifa Elmrini, Monica Ianculescu, John Irving, Callum Moore, Neil Wanstall, Anne-Maree Wise and Sohail Yamin. Visitors can vote for their favourite artwork. A $350 People’s Choice Award will be announced at the closing event at 6.30pm on Thursday 1 June. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Friday 2 June. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

Hazaragi and Dari storytelling

Festival of Sports and Culture

Trident combines India’s diverse musical offerings with the arrangement styles of the West. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 20 May, 7.30pm to 9pm. Tickets are priced from $20. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au call 8571 1666 for bookings.

The Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) will host the One World Festival of Sports and Culture. The free event features a soccer tournament, sports clinic, cultural dancer performances and food. ■ Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Sunday 21 May, 11am to 6pm. Call Sharon Smith on 9767 1900 for more information or to register.

Fotheringham Reserve friends Visitors can get their hands dirty and enjoy the great outdoors on the fourth Sunday of

Enjoy a Hazaraghi children’s storytelling session and find out about the Hazaraghi storybook project, where children’s books are created from children’s stories collected in Hazaraghi. This is an Afghan Australian Initiative in partnership with the Dandenong Library. ■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Sunday 21 May, 1pm. Free event. No booking required. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.

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Indonesian celebration The Indonesian Multicultural Festival of Victoria will feature traditional Indonesian food and drink stalls, community stalls, live music and dance, workshops and more. ■ Menzies Hall, 41 Menzies Avenue, Dande-

nong. Friday 26 May, 1pm to 8pm. For more information call Nika on 0412 476 998 or Lisda on 0423 065 497.

The Gatherers Artists Susan Hall and Meg Viney collect materials from the environment to create art about the natural world’s fragility. ■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Until Saturday 3 June. 11am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays.

The Eureka Project Amanda Fewell has hand embroidered and appliqued flags to reflect themes relating to Australian identity and Australian values. ■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Until Saturday 3 June. 11am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays.

Unite Alliance This group for young people aged 12 to 25 meets weekly to develop awareness campaigns and projects to tackle homophobia and discrimination. ■ Tuesdays, 4.30pm. Call, text or email Simone on 0414 015 920 or sperki@cgd.vic.gov. au.

Historic garden tour Discover this unique two acre historic precinct in the heart of Dandenong. The tour includes Dandenong Shire’s first two-storey homestead Laurel Lodge, built in 1869, and Benga House, the largest and most expensive house in the shire when it was built in 1936. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 3 May and Wednesday 7 June, 10am to 12.30pm. Entry is $9 for adults and $6.50 concession. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au for bookings.

Mindfulness meditation This event aims to find a state of inner peace and connect to meaning while participants’ minds and bodies are calm, still and silent. A cuppa follows. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Mondays, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. A gold coin donation is suggested. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

SPORT Sides line up for a long season By Nick Creely and David Nagel The start of the 2017 football season has brought many shocks and surprises. Challengers have emerged, and some teams have crumbled under the expectation. With a break in the local football leagues due to interleague matches played across the state, the Journal has cast its eye over how the local sides are travelling in the first month of a long season. Eastern Football League Take away last weekend’s narrow defeat to Blackburn, and Noble Park have had a near faultless first month of the season. The Bulls are stacked with talent - the immediate impact of former AFL star James Gwilt has been enormous and the usual suspects in Kyle Martin and Tim Harper are in strong form. They sit 3-1 and fourth in one of the highest quality competitions in the state, and have set a perfect launching pad for a big season. Rowville, however, has had its moments but is third last and with just one win on the board. Steven Georgious, Alex Frawley and Damian Garner are playing great football, but the rest must lift. South East Football Netball League Doveton and Hampton Park had contrasting preparations heading into the South East Football Netball League and the results of that groundwork are starting to show. The Doves recruited heavily under new-coach Aaron Davey with Noble Park forward Taylor Joyce joining Alwyn Davey and Clayton McCartney on an impressive list of newcomers. The boys from Robinson Oval have had a steady start to the season, sitting third on the ladder after victories over Officer, Hampton Park and Pakenham.

Michael ‘Pickles’ Henry has started the 2017 season in fine style. 166734 Picture: ROB CAREW But the real test is about to come with upcoming games against top-three contenders Beaconsfield and Berwick. Russ Gabriel has been a man-mountain in the ruck - early favourite for a third Norm Walker Medal - while midfielder Michael ‘Pickles’ Henry and under-rated defenders Matt Jameson and Mitch Woolgar have also had fine starts to the season. Aaron Davey and former Hawthorn tall Jarrad

Boumann will play their first game in the coming weeks. Hampton Park was in serious danger of folding just weeks before the season but has shown true grit to bounce back and field two teams. Banking four points may be a rarity for the Redbacks this season but the development of players like Hayden Brough, Harrison Paul, CJ Layfield and Zac Hanlen will hold the club in good stead for many years to come.

In a spin as Eagles’ Chasemore defects to Bears By Nick Creely Only a week after losing Steven Spoljaric to Springvale South, Cranbourne has been dealt another bitter blow, with Matt Chasemore defecting to rivals Berwick on a two-year deal. After Chasemore told Star News Group last month he was considering heading back to Victorian Premier Cricket with St Kilda, the left-handed Eagles’ premiership player has now decided to link up with the Bears in a major coup that is certain to shake up the Dandenong District Cricket Association. Chasemore, 35, has been one of the great club cricketers produced in the past 15-years, and put together yet another stellar Turf 1 season, scoring 539 at 67.4, while also chiming in with 15 wickets at 24.1 with his medium-pacers. He will be joined by Jordan Cleland, a highly talented wicket-keeper batsman, who also played for Cranbourne last season and is likely to thrive in his new environment. It is expected Cleland will take the gloves, freeing up Nathan Pilon to get back to his devastating best with the bat. The signing of Chasemore lifts the expectations out of Arch Brown Reserve, who now possess a list glittered with talent, and perhaps the most impressive depth out of any Turf 1 side in the competition. Perhaps their biggest flaw in the quest of more silverware was a middle-order bat who can play a long innings and occupy the crease, but now they’ve found one who compiles runs like very few in the state. In a team featuring names such as gun skipper Jarrod Goodes, bowling dynamos Jarrod Armitage and James Wilcock, as well as rising bat Darren de Souza and a host of other strong players, the Bears are undoubtedly one of the early premiership favourites. It is understood that the Eagles and Chasemore mutually parted ways, with the club looking to build for the future. At this stage, Cranbourne are without a coach for next season, but are expected to make an announcement in the near future.

Southern Football League After many leans seasons in a row, Keysborough is finally emerging, and if its highly impressive 3-1 start to the Division 2 season is anything to go by, it could easily be thereabouts in finals action. It currently sit third on the table ahead of a crucial block of footy. The other Division 2 side, Springvale Districts, is struggling with a 1-3 record, but has shown some promising signs and is playing a brand of footy not indicative of its eighth spot on the ladder. It pushed Chelsea Heights in Round 3 and is yet to be blown away in any games. In Division 3, Hallam is looking primed for a major tilt in 2017, skipping to second on the ladder with a 3-1 record. The Hawks have been stingy in defence, giving up just 175 points so far (second in the competition), while also remaining a strong attacking threat. The other side sitting inside the top four is Doveton Eagles, who are building nicely, and with a 3-1 record next to their name, would be pleased. Endeavour Hills is also travelling well with a 3-1 record, but has conceded 304 points (ninth in the competition). The Eagles would be happy to be sitting fifth, but must rectify this issue. Lyndale and Lyndhurst are both sitting 2-2 after similar starts to the year, with the Pumas’ 403 points (second in the competition), setting them apart from the exciting Lightning team. Dandenong and Sandown are in a lot of trouble, both without a win so far, and putting together a combined 206 points, but the light is at the end of the tunnel for both young teams who are looking to build from the ground up.

Novosel makes lightning move By Nick Creely

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Star Dandenong guard Nat Novosel has become the latest Ranger to join the Adelaide Lightning, signing with the rival club for at least the next two WNBL seasons. Novosel, 27, has been all around the world playing basketball, after first being selected at Pick 8 in the 2012 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. After first linking up with the Rangers for the 2013/14 WNBL season, Novosel left Dandenong to join Townsville Fire, in which she won a premiership in 2015/16. Novosel then returned to Dandenong and had a strong 2016/17 campaign, averaging 11.4 points, four rebounds and almost three assists per game. She will now be joining forces with her 2016/17 Dandenong teammate Aimee Clydesdale, who elected to join the Lightning after a hugely successful WNBL career with the Rangers. Lightning coach Chris Lucas, who, ironically, was the Townsville coach during Novosel’s time up north, told the club’s website in a statement that the signing will do wonders for their program. “Natalie is a class above. She is one of the better all-rounders that I have coached in terms of her athleticism, teammate-ship and leadership,” he said. “I could not be happier with her committing to our program for the next two years.” In more positive news, Carley Mijovic has committed to the Rangers for at least the next two seasons, with the star forward returning from stints with Canberra, Adelaide and Perth. After playing with the Rangers at the beginning of her WNBL career, Mijovic now returns as a seasoned star who will add valuable experience to the group. 29 JOURNAL NEWS Monday, 15 May, 2017

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Trainer left bewildered by win Bewildering set Sandown Park alight on Thursday night to score a scintillating victory in the group 3 Bill Collins Speed Star match race series. The last start Warrnambool Classic winner stopped the clock in a stunning 29.119 - the fastest time of 2017 - to claim the $15,000 prize. “For him to come out and do what he did, I’m totally ecstatic,” said his trainer Seona Thompson. “I saw the first split and I was rapt. I saw the second split and even more rapt. Then I was just hoping he could take it to the line like he did on Sunday and he did.” Remarkably, it was Bewildering’s first win in six starts at Sandown Park. He qualified for the series after a slick 29.175 trial last Sunday, making him the highest ranked chaser entering the night and was heavily supported into $2.70 favouritism for the series. Ominously, Thompson believes there’s more improvement in Archie, who took his career earnings to $110,000 from just 13 career starts. “He tracked quite wide in the straight which was a little bit surprising. I think he just came around the home turn a little quick and his wheels were spinning! “He just keeps getting better. He’s still only a baby and he just loves it, just loves to go racing and is a joy to have in the kennel.” Thompson had three runners in the Bill Collins Speed Star with all three winning their respective matches and pocketing $10,000 each. Black Mumbo won the other match in 29.251 for Anthony Karabitsakos to finish second overall and claim an additional $6000. Resuming after a 10 week layoff, Burn One Down bombed the start and was a clear last through the first turn. He began picking his way through the field down the back straight but with 150m to go still trailed the leader by six lengths. Turning for home, Burn One Down unleashed a finished burst reminiscent of the great Bold Trease to storm around the outside of the field and win by a length. The win was all the more remarkable given the

Bewildering was in vintage touch in the Group 3 Bill Collins Speed Star match race series last Thursday. quality of the opposition - the field included four Group 1 winners and had almost $2m in career prize money combined. “He was super excited when I got him out to-

night. He’s been sitting at home for a long time, he was pretty excited to be back at the track,” Thompson said. “He’s so intelligent. For a dog to be where he

was and navigate his way through an unbelievable field and win by a length is incredible. “I think he showed just how good he is tonight.”

Rangers recognised for their incredible season with two major awards The Dandenong Basketball Association celebrated its incredible 2016 last Monday night - with the Rangers picking up two major awards at the state organisation’s annual awards dinner. Following on from the SEABL women’s grand final success, the grand-final bound WNBL side and countless successes for sides within the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) and putting teams into the Medibank National Junior Classic - the Rangers received the top award of the night at Basketball Victoria’s Awards Dinner. Dandenong was crowned the Basketball Association of the Year for its exceptional work from the grassroots levels all the way up to its WNBL, SEABL and BIG V Victorian Youth Championship elite teams. Dandenong was also named the Junior Program of the Year award winner to cap off a brilliant year for the Rangers in all facets of basketball and business administration. Dandenong Basketball Association CEO Graeme Allen said it was a fantastic recognition of

The Dandenong Basketball Association picked up two awards. 166958 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS the Rangers’ culture which starts with great people and naturally finishes with on-court success. “We put a lot of time into our programs and it’s great to get the recognition from the sport in Victoria that a lot of the things we’re doing are going well,” Allen said. “We’re hell-bent on making sure that we continue to deliver the best programs in the best culture and the other things will take care of

themselves like championships, winning VC championships, WNBL championships - they’ll take care of themselves if we get the rest right. “It’s a fantastic reward for all the great people and great staff we have at Dandenong to have that award and acknowledge their efforts.” With the turnstiles at Dandenong Basketball Stadium rattling every minute - with approximately 15,000 people using the facility each week - Allen admitted it was tough to accommodate every participant, but the association works tirelessly to do what it can to meet demand. “We’re super lucky with the City of Greater Dandenong and their support of us and the facility we have,” Allen said. “Just the people of the community, the local community, that are there in their thousands every week participating. “We turn away 54 teams every season so we’re doing something right but we’ve got to find more courts or more facilities and just pump it up even more.” In further Dandenong celebrations, club

champion Penny Taylor was celebrated once again as Basketball Victoria’s peak female athlete of the year by winning her fourth Betty Watson Medal. The Dandenong basketball legend was selected by Basketball Victoria on the back of her exceptional efforts at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, in the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury and the conclusion of her storied basketball career as of October. Basketball Victoria CEO Nick Honey congratulated all the nominees and award winners for creating a thriving environment on and off the court within the Victorian basketball community. “2016 was a phenomenal year in Victoria and for Victorians in all aspects of the basketball world,” Honey said. “Victorian teams excelled at national championships, our associations have shone on the home front through strong administration, and our community continues to thrive thanks to the amazing work put in by our players, coaches, referees, volunteers and basketball families across the state.”

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Dandenong’s elite to merge By Nick Creely The Dandenong Women’s Cricket Club, in conjunction with the Dandenong Cricket Club, have announced that talks between the two clubs are progressing positively in their quest for a merger for the 2017/18 season. While there is still water under the bridge in the initial phase of the merger, the two Victorian Premier Cricket clubs are adamant that it will go ahead. Members of both the clubs are still required to pass ‘Special Resolutions’ for a merge to proceed on an official basis, but the committees are both confident there is enough support. Dandenong Cricket Club President Michael Findlay believes the merger is beneficial for cricket in the region, and will help strengthen the ties between women’s and men’s sport. “We are two very proud clubs; proud of our history, proud of our home in Dandenong and proud of our shared vision to be leaders not just in cricket, but also the wider community,” he said. “This process has revitalised members in our administration through the positive impact of the Dandenong Women’s members. “I can see that this merger will lead to a greater engagement with our cricket loving community.” Dandenong Women’s counterpart, Kelly Applebee, is fully supportive of the proposed move. “There is a strong belief amongst both groups that we will be stronger together and this is a positive move forward for the future of cricket in Dandenong,” she said. With both committees officially approving the move, and with the support of Cricket Victoria, the City of Greater Dandenong and the members, the two clubs are formally preparing for the upcoming season as a joint party. The first task the club is undertaking is appointing a new head coach for the women’s team, a job assigned to newly appointed Cricket Manager, Sarah Elliot. The 35-year-old champion cricketer for Aus-

It’s an exciting time at Shepley Oval, with the Men’s and Women’s sides looking to merge. 160414 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS tralia, Victoria and Dandenong is excited about her new role at the club, and said whoever the newly appointed coach is, will inherit a list ready to pounce. “For me this (Women’s Cricket Manager role) is an exciting opportunity to be involved in driving the future of this new club, an opportunity that applies to the head coach role as well,” she

said. “Through DWCC we have a long and proud history of producing some of Victoria and Australia’s finest female cricketers, whilst also being a leader within Victorian Premier Cricket. “As such this role presents itself as an exciting opportunity to work with some fantastic young talent as well as already established Victorian and

WBBL players.” The successful candidate will get to work closely with highly rated men’s coach Nick Speak, who took the Panthers to finals in 2016/17. Anyone interested in the Women’s Head Coach role can see the DCC or DWCC website for more details or contact Sarah at dandenongwomenscc@gmail.com or 0423 415 336.

Number one ranking within reach for Eastern By Nick Creely The Eastern Football League is just one step away from claiming the number-one ranking in the state after a thrilling two-point -18.10(118) to 17.14(116)- victory over Essendon District on Saturday. The AFL Victoria Community Championships clash at Bayswater saw two of the powerhouse metropolitan leagues lay it all the line. Eastern looked set for a comfortable day at the office after kicking out to a 21-point lead at the first break, extending to 34 at half time before Essendon made their move. With former AFL players Cameron Cloke and Courtenay Dempsey getting busy, Essendon kicked 8.3 to 6.0 in a brilliant display of attacking football from both sides. Still 19 points down at the final break Essendon kept coming, peppering the goals and placing the Eastern defence under immense pressure. Patrick Rose then kicked two quick goals for Essendon - the second from a freakish one-handed

grab to get his fifth. With the clock ticking, Essendon became desperate, and with 15 seconds left on the clock, and with three-points the difference, Rose gathered the ball and sprayed his shot to the left to end any hope of a stunning victory. Noble Park’s Ryan Morrison was impressive for the EFL, showing excellent composure, but it was Leigh Williams who was adjudged best on ground with four goals. Eastern will return to the main stage next year, taking on the Geelong Football League for the number-one ranking. Meanwhile, the unbeaten run of the South East Football Netball League has come to an end with a brave 18-point -13.19(97) to 12.7(79) - loss to a Jonathan Brown-led Hampden at Casey Fields. The bottle-greens were clearly the better side in the first half but allowed SEFNL to stay in the contest through some poor conversion up front. SEFNL really lifted its rating in the third term, kicking 5.2 to 2.2 to take a nine-point lead into the final stanza.

“Be bold, be brave, because it’s going to take a brave effort,” SEFNL coach Michael ‘Jock’ Holland told his players at the final break. “You’ve got the license to play exciting footy, aggressive footy, but at the same time we have to play smart. Lower the eyes and starve them of possession.” SEFNL gave it’s all in the last quarter but that third-quarter effort -and being two-men down in the final term- finally told over the dying stages. Berwick’s Michael Riseley was superb for the Demons down back, while Narre Warren pair Michael Collins and Trent Cody were solid contributors through the midfield. Tooradin’s Andrew Dean kicked five for the Demons with Cranbourne’s Shaun Marusic and Pakenham’s Jake Smith chiming in with a couple each. The Demons drop to thirteenth on the rankings.

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There are 12 body colours. The door mirrors can either match the rest of the body or take a different shade. Front grilles also offers colour choices and can even have a contrasting shade in their surround. Likewise the lower sections of the bumper can be chosen in different colours. The door-sill trims are available in several shapes depending on the Audi Line chosen. The extended C-pillar design that Audi stylists have called the ‘C-Blade’ can be ordered in a variety of finishes and colours. Even better, they can be removed and replaced with new ones so easily that many owners choose to keep a couple in their garage and swap them to suit different occasions. Inside, the Audi’s trim is offered in several styles and materials; leather, Alcantara and cloth all come into play. Seats can be in single or two-tone and have different trim designs and choices of stitching. Brushed aluminium is available as an option for all Q2 Lines and is standard on the S line sport package. The two-zone instrument panel usually has the lower zone colour co-ordinated with the seat trim. The centre console and knee pad colours are to buyers’ choices. And it goes on … and on. Good aerodynamics aren’t easy to achieve in SUV bodies but Audi has managed a low coefficient of drag of just 0.30. The Audi MMI (Multi Media Interface) system is neatly integrated into the Q2 and is operated through a 7.0-inch tablet-look fixed screen above the centre of the dash area. It’s fast and reasonably easy to use, with highquality sounds providing excellent entertainment. All Australian imports have a seven-speed,

Model range Q2 1.4-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon: $41,100 (automatic) Q2 Edition One 1.4-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon: $47,800 (automatic) Q2 2.0 TDI quattro 2.0-litre turbo-diesel five-door wagon: $47,900 (automatic)

Audi’s all-new Q2 can be ordered a staggering number of body and interior ways. dual-clutch auto. The unit on the 2.0 quattro variants is a new design with faster shifts and smoother takeup at ultra-slow speeds, such as when parking. However, the 1.4-litre is fitted with the older version of the S tronic, at least for the time being. The 1.4 engine drives only through the front wheels, the 2.0-litre units are connected to all four wheels through Audi’s famed quattro AWD system. There is good space in the front seats, they’re easy to enter and leave and the driving position is pleasing high, without going to the extremes of a genuine 4WD. The rear seats are marginal in legroom for adults and some compromises will have to be made with those in the front if tall travellers are on board. Boot space at 405 litres is good and the floor can be set at two levels, to either provide security for smallish objects under it, or for tall cargo. Maximum capacity is 1050 litres.

Engine performance from the 2.0 turbo-diesel we tested showed minimum lag and plenty of grunt once that stage had passed. Fuel consumption from this modern diesel was impressively lo w on motorways, generally in the four to six litre range. Around town and when punted along with a bit of spirit it rose to seven to nine litres per 100 kilometres, which is more than acceptable. Ride comfort is very good and generally quiet, though Aussie coarse-chip can produce the sort of road noise that seems to trouble many German cars. Handling is competent enough, with high levels of road grip. However this is obviously a small SUV due to its higher centre of gravity. Feel through the steering is too light for our tastes and is on the dead side when initially moving off the straight ahead position. The Q2’s ground clearance of 148 mm isn’t much higher than that of typical hatches and sedans. We didn’t attempt any off-road running, but it does have very short overhangs so quarto allwheel-drive Q2s may be able to tackle dirt roads and fire trails in the great Australian bush. We were surprised to find a somewhat oldfashioned head-up display fitted to Audi Q2, however it works well enough and that’s probably what matters.

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32 JOURNAL NEWS Monday, 15 May, 2017