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Top of the class By Casey Neill Doveton College principal Greg McMahon won a $45,000 national teaching prize. He was among 12 educators announced as Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award recipients at a ceremony in Sydney on Friday 23 March. “This represents the work the college has done,” Mr McMahon told the Journal. “I’m just the figurehead of the college.” The Prep to Year 9 school opened in 2012 thanks to the Colman Foundation. “To achieve in six years what they’ve done here is enormous,” he said. Mr McMahon said Julius Colman came to Australia from Poland with his parents as a refugee in 1948. He became a lawyer and set up a trust. After retiring he visited the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas and saw the value of parents working with kids. “He’d been giving scholarships and seeing nothing for them,” Mr McMahon said. Mr Colman went to then-Premier John Brumby, asked how he could help, and established Doveton College. “It’s a project based around a school as the centre,” Mr McMahon said. “We have one of the highest value-adding early learning centres in Australia. “We have 75 little ones on-site every day, about 110 over the week. “They get the best of early learning starts.” He said 13 parents recently graduated from a certificate three course and 12 had already found employment. There are paediatricians on-site, social workers, breakfast and after-school programs. “And we have 200 mums learning,” he said. “This whole model is a model of education based on a community, not based on a school. “When we enrol the family at the college, we enrol the whole family. “The government has now signed up with Julius for another six sites.” Mr McMahon took on the principal role in 2015 following eight a half years as principal at Parkdale Secondary College in Mordialloc. At that time, only seven per cent of students did any activity after school. That’s climbed to 80 per cent. The school runs sport, music, dance, art and craft and more on four nights a week.

Doveton College principal Greg McMahon. He said that students used to funnel to just one local school for VCE but are now researching the best fit school for them and their goals. “They are now aspirational,” he said.

“We do a student survey every year. “Three years ago, we were in the bottom quartile for state schools. “Last year we were in the top 10 per cent in

many of the indicators of confidence in the school. “The parents are saying the same thing.” He said the prize money would go towards staff development.

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Community News Casey Conversation consultation opportunities Draft Cranbourne Town Centre Structure Plan 2018 If you live, work or travel through Cranbourne, the City of Casey wants to hear from you. The Draft Cranbourne Town Structure Plan 2018 is now open for submissions; giving everyone a chance to have their say on what would make Cranbourne a better place now, and into the future.

Get Active in April!

Get ﬁt this month as Active Casey returns, offering a variety of FREE or low-cost activities.

Active Casey is back this year with a massive program sure to get the whole family ﬁt, for FREE or at a very low cost! Whether you’re into gym classes, looking to lose a bit of weight or try something new such as swimming or martial arts, Active Casey has the class for you! Active Casey will run from Sunday 1 April until

Sunday 29 April, with events taking place all over town. Head to www.casey.vic.gov.au/activeapril to ﬁnd out more.

Submissions will close at 5.00 pm on Monday 23 April. Visit Casey Conversations to have your say.

Open space, sport and recreation facilities in Casey Do you use open space, sport or recreation facilities in Casey? Have you thought about using them, but something is holding you back? If so, then the City of Casey wants you to have your say. Complete a 10-minute survey and drop a pin on a map to tell Council which places you visit (or don’t) and go in the draw to win one of ﬁve $40 Westﬁeld gift vouchers.

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The City of Casey has opened ﬁve different funding and grant programs which offer support for services, projects, programs and events that beneﬁt the Casey community.

» Biodiversity Incentive Scheme Grants » Environmental Sustainability Grants » Heritage Grants For more information, visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/fundingandgrants.

The survey and map are open until 5.00 pm on Friday 13 April. Visit Casey Conversations to have your say.

Your event or activity must have an art focus and be held in the City of Casey during the months of June, July or August. Visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/winterarts to ﬁnd out more.

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Loo goes global By Casey Neill A poll about public toilets in Greater Dandenong attracted more than 17,000 votes from around the world. "There was even an allegation that Russian hackers had tried to influence the poll outcome," Councillor Sean O'Reilly said at the Monday 26 March council meeting. He launched the Facebook survey on Friday 23 March following a bus tour of council projects. A new toilet block in Parkfield Reserve, Noble Park, had standard gender-specific labels for each loo. "Each toilet had its own four walls and was lockable," Cr O'Reilly said. "I asked the council officers why this was so, when the trend seems to be towards unisex toilets.

"The response was that strong objections had been received in the past towards unisex facilities. "I thought that during busy times, you see queues of women at public toilets while men have it quite easy. "It's more efficient to have single unisex toilets, such as hireable Exeloo toilets at public events." The poll attracted about 10,000 votes for traditional gendered toilets and 7000 for unisex within a week. "The poll has been shared hundreds of times, on pages across the world with names like the North Carolina Redneck Coalition and Left Leaning Liberal Patriots," he said. "There is a wide range of views regarding safety, convenience, cleanliness, and inclusivity that this poll has unearthed.

"Greater Dandenong needs some sort of policy worked out with public consultation." The acting engineering services director told Cr O'Reilly that there was no council policy on public toilets and consultation to create one would cost $80,000. Cr Tim Dark chimed in with a "here, here" whenever Cr O'Reilly raised opposition to unisex toilets. Cr Matthew Kirwan said he supported continuing greater use of unisex toilets. "I don't think it's that controversial," he said. He mentioned several Greater Dandenong locations where they were already in place, including Menzies Avenue and Hemmings Park. "I haven't had any complaints about those new toilet blocks," he said. "People have said how much safer they are."

Thugs snatched handbags from three women in separate robberies across Greater Dandenong. The first occurred on Newcomen Road, Springvale, about 7.40pm on Tuesday 20 March. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Jodie Stoll said the 27-year-old victim was walking on the footpath when a man got out of a vehicle, grabbed her handbag and pushed her over. The Caucasian man returned to the black hatchback and left the scene. The victim, from Clayton, was uninjured. A 26-year-old woman was talking on her mobile phone as she walked along Hemmings Street in Dandenong about 10.23pm on Thursday 22 March. Det Sen Const Stoll said the victim watched a man of African appearance spot her and signal to a slowly-approaching vehicle. He then ran up behind her, snatched her blue handbag, knocked her to the ground and got into the maroon-coloured Mitsubishi SUV. Three other men were already inside the vehicle. The robber was wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and a beanie. In the third incident, a 27-year-old woman was walking home along Wales Street, Springvale, about 5.45pm on Monday 26 March. Det Sen Const Stoll said a man grabbed the victim’s handbag from the behind and she fell to the ground during a brief struggle. The thief ran towards Virginia Street and got into a white SUV that already had two men and a woman inside. He was described as aged in his early twenties and about 175 centimetres tall with olive skin, a skinny build, dark collar-length hair and dark clothing. The stolen bag was dark red shoulder bag that contained a yellow wallet. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

CCTV fuels arson hunt Police are appealing for information about a car torched in Springvale. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives released CCTV images of two men they believe could assist with their inquiries. They believe two men stole the 1993 Nissan Skyline from outside an apartment building on Lats Avenue in Carrum Downs on Monday 26 February. The car was found burnt-out two days later in Springvale. The first man in the CCTV images is described as Caucasian, clean shaven and aged between 20 and 30 years old with a medium build, brown hair, a black baseball hat, black T-shirt, beige shorts, black backpack and black runners. The second is Caucasian and aged between 25 and 35 years old with a medium build, dark moustache, and a long sleeve tattoo on his right arm. He was wearing a black T-shirt, grey or blue baseball cap and white and black runners. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au with any information.

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The North Dandenong Junior Football Club welcomed a special guest to its family day. The Easter Bunny was on hand to help with a search for chocolate eggs across Lois Twohig Reserve on Sunday 25 March. There was also a petting farm, footy drills, face painting and jumping castle.

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Somebody knows why Muhamed ‘Mo’ Yucel is dead. Somebody knows who gunned down the innocent Keysborough 22-year-old last year in a tragic case of mistaken identity. Surely that knowledge is weighing on their conscience. It’s hard to fathom that a human being - criminal or otherwise - could watch Mo’s family speak of their all-consuming grief and not feel some remorse, some niggling need to speak up. Mo had nothing to do with the bikie gang activity that attracted the bullet that took his life and shattered his family’s lives forever. If it could happen to him, it could happen to anyone. The police said just that: this shooting crossed the line. Criminals gunning down other criminals is an occurrence we’ve come to terms with. We don’t accept it or condone it, but there’s some comfort in believing that the victim knowingly placed themselves in harm’s way. We still feel safe. In a community already frightened of home invasion, burglary and robbery, this nonsensical death turned up the dial on our fears. Locking up the person responsible could help them to turn back towards safety. The community deserves that. Mo’s family deserves closure. They deserve somebody to blame for taking him from them. Somebody out there could help the police to provide it, to punish whoever’s responsible, to keep the community safe. Do the right thing. - Casey Neill

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BOOST FOR BACKPACKS Freemasons from Greater Dandenong and beyond donated $15,000 to help kids in crisis. Find out more about their support for Backpacks 4 VIC Kids and the organisation's work.

PLAN FOR INCLUSION Indigenous dancers and didgeridoo players launched Greater Dandenong Council's Reconciliation Action Plan. Read about the document and its purpose.

ON THE RIGHT TRACK Level crossing workers are literally paving the way for better travel in Noble Park. Find out how they're transforming the space beneath the new elevated rail line.

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Train scribblers smashed By Casey Neill Police smashed a graffiti vandal network responsible for a frightening attack on a train in Dandenong South. They executed nine search warrants in Truganina, Yarraville, Altona, Tarneit, Seaford, Brunswick and West Footscray from 6am on Tuesday 27 March. Transit Safety Division Acting Superintendent Andrew Gustke said officers charged 10 people over more than 145 incidents on the public transport network over the past year. They’ll answer more than 700 charges ranging from conduct endangering life to criminal damage, burglary and trespass.

Police also seized two cars, explosives, cannabis plants, ecstasy, the drug ice, cash, laptops, phones, memory cards and hard drives. The arrests particularly related to an alleged incident at the disused General Motors Railway Station in Dandenong South about 6.30pm on 26 December last year. Metro Trains’s safety, security and resilience general manager, Anthony Fewster, said vandals stopped a train in a really difficult part of the network to access. “In the space of less than 15 minutes they’ve covered three carriages, graffitied the whole thing and really made an impact on passengers,” he said. “It was a really scary time for them.” He said the five or so vandals were wearing

masks to avoid being captured on CCTV and blocked out the train windows. “It’s really intimidating and a real worry for passengers,” Mr Fewster said. “Historically, arrests like this do have a positive impact on reducing this sort of crime. “This sort of crime is beyond just graffiti. “These acts are inherently unsafe. “On a daily basis we have to cancel trains. The impact of graffiti is not only a comfort one but a safety one.” Act Supt Gustke said the raids “significantly disrupted the major criminal network that’s been involved with this”. “Some of the techniques they use, I would

liken to organised crime,” he said. “They use anti-surveillance techniques and they’re very much aware of police procedures and police presence. “Some of these individuals have been connected to international networks. “They travel to other countries to tag transport.” He said this vandalism was often a gateway to more serious offending. “We are watching you through CCTV on every train and platform,” he said. “You will be seen and you will be caught.” Police encouraged commuters to report crime or suspicious behaviour to local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Warm welcome for Cambodian activist's widow By Casey Neill A Springvale South temple welcomed the family of a murdered Cambodian activist to Australia. The ceremony at Wat Buddharangsi Melbourne on Saturday 24 March also celebrated those who helped Dr Kem Ley's wife and five children to reach their new home. Thay-Horn Yim from Cambodian Buddhist Monk Council of Australia and New Zealand said Dr Ley championed for free speech, democracy, social equality and social justice. "He has been critical of the Cambodian Government," he said. "He was cowardly shot dead on 10 July 2016 in the day light in the capital of Phnom Penh. Dr Ley's wife, Rachna Bou, escaped to Thailand with her children "who are a seed of a Khmer national hero". Mr Yim, who runs an immigration service, approached human rights lawyer Isabelle Skaburskis for help. He then introduced her to refugee lawyer

Greg Hanson and Clarinda MP Hong Lim. "Together we formed two teams: one team included Thay-Horn and Greg Hanson," Ms Skaburskis said. "We directed our advocacy towards the UN to encourage them to accelerate Bou's refugee status determination and petitioned them to make representations to the Australian government to enable her urgent resettlement." She said the other team included Mr Lim, other State and Federal MPs and members of Victoria's Khmer community. "That team mobilised politicians, a domestic lawyer and local support to put pressure on the government from within Australia," Ms Skaburskis said. "Dr Kem Ley was a great and brave man. "He died too soon, but his words and actions have changed the consciousness of Cambodians forever." She welcomed Ms Bou to Australia. "I wish for you that your hardest days are over," she said.

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100 years ago 4 April 1918 When the troopships sailed A sweltering morning some weeks ago there was a densely-packed crowd at the barrier, waiting for the signal to rush to the ships' side to farewell one's near and dear who was leaving for the front to fight for King and Country. For two and a half hours we waited, ever looking towards the big grey boat which was steadily absorbing the khaki-clad boys. Down went the barriers, and then we sprinted for the boat. Men who in their younger days could have 'done' the distance without turning a hair, puffed and stumbling, and it was the young girls who got there first. They swarmed along the pier and quickly picked out their kin from the tier upon tier of laughing brown faces above them. The boat eased away from the pier, and

it was just possible to exchange a hand-grip with boys in the first row of cabins. Where's so and so? came scores of inquiries, met with sure directions, wonderful how those boys knew where one another could be found considering the short time they had been on the boat. The liner slowly moved away, the band played, and the boys lustily singing "pack up you troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile".

50 years ago 2 April 1968 Hospital monthly records topple Six records were broken at Dandenong and District Hospital in February, the hospital secretary manager Mr M Tardif reported last week. For the first time in the hospital's history the daily average of in-patients treated passed 100.

Averages for the month were 107. Other highest-ever figures in the recordbreaking month were: Patient days public - 2530 Total patient days - 3104 X-ray examinations out patients - 436. Other monthly statistics were the treatment of 544 patients at an average stay of 8.8 days, 126 births, 150 minor operations and 111 major operations.

20 years ago 6 April 1998 Mulches gracias A green waste recycling facility has opened at Dandenong to serve the South-East region. The Mulch Master Centre at 80-82 Ordish Road is operated by the South Eastern Regional Waste Management Group. The centre accepts all garden waste and sells compost and mulch. Mulch Master replaces the Greater Dande-

nong Council-run recycling facility in Cheltenham Road which closes in June.

5 years ago 1 April 2013 Experts concern on circumcision Experts in women's health say families could still be finding ways to have their daughters circumcised - despite the practice being outlawed in Victoria. Faduma Salah Musse, a family and reproductive rights education field worker based in Dandenong, says she's not aware of any specific acts of female circumcision in Melbourne's South-East, it was more likely that families would travel overseas for the operation on girls as young as five years. Such 'holidays' are also illegal under Victoria Law. Ms Masse said cultural beliefs supporting the procedure were waning.

Remembering St Mary’s The late Jack Johnson was the author of When The Clock Strikes, a fascinating account of growing up in Dandenong, his years tending to the city's pipes and drains as a plumber and bringing up a family with wife Frances in their beloved home in Macpherson Street.

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At St Mary's of Dandenong there were seven bluestone steps with a masonry balustrade on either side. The steps themselves were well-worn by thousands of footsteps over the many, many years. At the top of these seven steps were the heavy wooden doors of the portico, inside which, set into the walls on either side, were large round marble holy water fonts, and near each one, set into the walls, were the poor boxes. When we first went to church we thought

they were Father Little's money boxes. The doors on the presbytery side were similar, but because of the slope of the Foster Street hill had only three bluestone steps and no balustrades. The main entrance doors of the church faced Langhorne Street and were beneath an imposing gothic masonry and stained glass window. The doors, both at the front and side of the church, were of heavy timber and had rounded

top corners. They were set beneath an ornamented masonry arch. Above the entrance doors, the window was divided by masonry supports into four long narrow panes of stained glass, topped with a beautiful rose window set within the point of the Gothic arch. On either side of the front doors and window were two smaller Roman arched apses. The stained glass rose window over the front door was duplicated at the back of the church above the altar. There were similar windows along each side of the church, which were just as spectacular only slightly smaller. Western sunlight cascaded through the brilliantly coloured stained glass windows at the front of the church into the choir gallery above the entrance doors and down along the carpeted central aisle, and one of the side windows radiated light through the tread and bal-

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Four-storey renewal By Casey Neill A new four-storey apartment building will "bring more vibrancy" to Springvale. Greater Dandenong Councillors approved the 41-dwelling application for 86-92 Springvale Road at their Monday 26 March meeting. Council officers recommended refusing the permit because the building height exceeded a three-storey limit that the council signed off on in 2016 but did not have Planning Minister approval. Cr Sean O'Reilly successfully moved to approve the application, with conditions. "It's an application that will renew this part of Springvale," he said. Cr O'Reilly said he lived nearby and passed

the site every day on the way to work. "This part north of the train station could certainly use some more activity, love, people and effort," he said. He said it was a "beautiful, new mixed-use development with residential, modern office space and coffee shop all in one structure that will really help to kick along development in this part of Springvale". Cr Heang Tak said the site was only 290 metres from the Springvale activity centre. "This is what Springvale needs to bring more vibrancy to our city," he said. But Cr Matthew Kirwan said the development should be limited to three storeys. "This is 850 metres north of the Springvale Railway Station," he said.

"It's a standard principle of ours that the further you get away from activity centres, the building height drops." Cr Kirwan said the "SOHO-style layout" with ground level home offices could leave the development 12 parking spaces short. "The layout of the building would easily enable these dwellings to be separately leased and used as offices, which attract a greater car parking requirement," he said. Cr Jim Memeti said there was a bus stop out the front, and that the development was below the 13.5 metre limit at 12.8m high. The council received one objection from the public which related to lack of privacy and concerns about the building height.

Schools get skipping for heart health By Casey Neill Noble Park students jumped for heart health on Friday 23 March. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School raised $1017 for Jump Rope for Heart. Teacher Ashlee Doyle said students in Grades 5 and 6 formed a heart leadership team who brought out skipping ropes at lunch time and helped younger students to learn new skipping tricks. National Heart Foundation CEO Adjunct Professor John Kelly said participants looked after their own hearts by being active. "They are also looking after the hearts of every Australian by raising funds to help the Heart Foundation continue its life-saving work," he said. "The students and their families learn the importance of keeping their hearts healthy through regular physical activity and eating a healthy diet." More than eight million school children and 95 per cent of all Australian schools have taken part in the Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart program since it started in 1983.

Cheers to new brew A microbrewery is coming to Dandenong. Greater Dandenong Councillors unanimously supported the application for 5 Bennet Street at their Monday 26 March council meeting. The site is in an industrial zone and the new business won't change the existing building exterior. "The proposal will include an area for beer production to the rear of the building as well as an area to the front of the site for the sale and on-site consumption of the manufactured product, tastings and food consumption," the officers' report said. Beer manufacturing will take place between 7am and 4pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7am and noon on Fridays. "Some processes that do not require human activity will continue outside of these hours," the report said. The applicant plans to make about 1400 to 2100 litres per week, or 72,800 to 109,200 litres a year. Liquor sale and consumption will take place between 3pm and 9pm on Thursdays, noon to 11pm on Fridays and noon and 6pm on weekends. The applicant proposed a maximum of 75 patrons on-site at any given time.

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A thief armed with a knife walked into a Keysborough home and stole a mobile phone. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Jodie Stoll said the front door to the Peppertree Street house was unlocked. The man entered about 9.40pm on Thursday 22 March, picked up the phone from the dining room table and left. A 23-year-old woman and two 26-year old men were inside at the time. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

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Tiny Dancers – Term 2 starts April 18th For Pre-School (aged 1 -5 years) children. Does your child love to sing, dance and perform? This great class teaches introduces children to group sessions where they learn to interact with others whilst learning simple moves to rhythms. These sessions allow children to develop their love of dancing and singing within a community group environment. The class is taught by a qualified kindergarten and dance teacher. Children are encouraged to wear their favourite dance outfits. Parent participation is required for these classes. When: Wednesday morning 9:30am – 10:15am. Cost: $8.00 per attendance. Noble Park Community Centre. Ph: 9547 5801

Noble Park Community Garden – Home Grown Swap Day & Autumn Planting Workshop Come and join us at the Noble Park Community Garden for a Home Grown Swap Day, and an information session and workshop on Autumn planting. Bring along your excess home grown goods and swap them with someone else’s. Swap lemons for herbs, tomatoes for celery and everything in between and learn what and when to plant for Autumn in your garden. Where: Noble Park Community Centre When: Friday April 27th, 2018 from 10:30am – 12pm. Cost: FREE!! Noble Park Community Centre: Ph: 9547 5801

English for the Australian Workplace English for the Australian Workplace – day and evening classes. Learn English relevant to employment and workplace operations. Beginners and Intermediate levels. Please ring reception for bookings and further information. Keysborough Learning Centre. Ph: 9798 7005; Email: info@klckeys.com.au

Community Meeting Rooms for Hire REAL Chance Project – SLAC Outreach Program in Dandenong

Noble Park Community Centre has several rooms for hire, including a multi purpose room with a seating capacity of 30, a meeting room with a seating capacity of 15, and a large kitchen. We now also have a larger room in a separate self contained building with a seating capacity of 50. We cater for ongoing regular hire as well as casual hire. Please call to discuss availability.

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Who are we looking for? We are looking for 10 young people aged 18 – 24y.o. to commit for 20 hours per week over 12 weeks.

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What is the commitment? Apply for one of the jobs available at SLAC and its Dandenong Benevolent Society Outreach Program. Successful applicants will be required to work 15 hours per week over 2 days and undertake 5 hours of related training on another day. In-kind remuneration. What are the jobs? Retail Shop Assistant, Marketing and Promotion Assistant, Assets and Stock Maintenance Assistant, Admin Assistant Community Services Assistant. For more information, please call 9793 3736 or email to dandenongbs@springvalelac.org.au

Learn to work with wood, the basic tools and equipment to complete a project and create your own projects in this introduction to the basic principles and practical skills of wood working incorporating problem solving, work coordination and teamwork skills. The Dandenong Community Shed caters for both Men and Ladies. Tuesdays – Wednesdays: 2 sessions, 9:30am – 12:30pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Dandenong Neighbourhood House Inc. Ph: 9792 5298

Diploma Courses available Diploma in Community Services (Case Management) and/or Diploma in Community Development – enrolments are taken now! Please contact us on 9547 2647 with any questions.

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Springvale Learning and Activity Centre. Ph: 9547 2647

Learn to Sew for men and women Springvale Neighbourhood House now has classes for men and women to learn to use a sewing machine and all that you can do with them including inserting zips. Phone 9548 3972 for more information. Springvale Neighbourhood House. Ph: 9548 3972

Computer Class @ Wellsprings Are you looking to improve your computer skills? Come and join one of our computer classes where we still have vacancies on Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. We offer child minding service while you are participating in the class. How can Learn Local can help retrenched workers? Free, independent and impartial assessments for transferable work skills. Help to improve English Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Computer Skills Welcoming, local and friendly training settings. Career support service, help with resumes, covering letters and new job search • Many accredited and pre-accredited work skills courses • Links to other services and new networks for job search • • • •

Contact Springvale Learning and Activities Centre – South East Learn Local Pathways Coordinator Phone: 9547 2647; or email: manager@springvalelac.org.au

Wellsprings for Women. Ph: 9701 3740

Digital Literacy for Senior Migrants Would you like to remain connected to your family, friends and local communities? This program will assist you to improve your English skills and gain knowledge of using Mobile Phones, iPads, Tablets, Computers and the Internet. Dandenong Neighbourhood House Inc – Phone 9792 5298

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Keeping soldiers safe By Casey Neill A Hallam company is protecting Australian soldiers. Kidde Aerospace and Defence (KADA) provides the automatic fire and explosion suppression system for the crew area in the Hawkei Army vehicle. Employees and contractors welcomed a completed Hawkei into their workshop on Thursday 22 March to see their hard work in place. "Other than the blast protection on the module of the Hawkei itself and the armour, it's probably the next biggest safety feature on the vehicle," KADA general manager Ray Walton said. "That's what our company specialises in.

"We do fire protection on military and commercial aircraft." That includes the Qantas Dreamliner and other well-known planes. "We've been part of the Hawkei program since inception, going back to 2009, as one of the lead Australian companies supporting (vehicle manufacturer) Thales Australia and the Hawkei project," Mr Walton said. "Our equipment is on the joint strike fighter that's due to enter service later this year in the Air Force. "We expect to be involved in the servicing of that." Mr Walton said KADA was also involved in

the Land 400 vehicle project, which will provide the Army's next generation of armoured vehicles. "Our equipment's on that vehicle," he said. KADA has been in Australia for 30-plus years supporting commercial and defence customers in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. The Hallam site is Kidde's only Australian presence and employs 14 people. "We were in Hallam back in 2006 originally, shifted down to Dandenong South for three years and then back," Mr Walton said. The company also services and sells aviation and maritime life rafts.

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ma said. The Soares moved to Australia in 1988 and have two sons, an engineer and a chef. Fatima said her husband was a good man, and Hygino said his wife was warm and friendly. "That's how you succeed - give more, take less," Hygino said. "More important than that is trust. "You have to trust the other person, otherwise it's better not to get married. "For us it's an absolute commitment."

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60 years a matter of trust Hygino and Fatima Soares say more give, less take is the secret to their 60-year marriage. The Noble Park husband and wife celebrated the milestone with their Springvale Senior Citizens Club friends on Tuesday 20 March. They wed in India on 5 January 1958 in front of more than 500 guests. "It was mainly an arranged marriage," Fati-

Television panel show Q and A is heading to Dandenong and locals can join the debate. The ABC program will be broadcast from the Drum Theatre on Monday 9 April. Tony Jones hosts the show, but viewers and audience members ask the questions. Audience members need to be available from 8.30pm. Panellists include Australia's politicians, pundits and opinion-makers, with the Dandenong crew yet to be named.

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No base to Noble rumour Greater Dandenong Councillor Roz Blades told the Monday 26 March council meeting that residents raised rumours with her that the Noble Park level crossing removal project was not going to link Leonard Avenue and Ian Street as promised. City planning, design and amenity director Jody Bosman said work was already underway and was due to be completed by August.

Bingo! Lost cash returned A bingo organiser left a bag filled with $3500 from the night's games in the car park at Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre on Wednesday 21 March. A couple found the bag and handed it into Springvale Police Station. Officers tracked down the owner and bingo man and bingo cash were very happily reunited.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 6 Fairview Close Keysborough, Keysborough 3173 Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage, 1 study Price: $1,200,000-$1,280,000 Inspect: Wednesday 6pm to 6.30pm, Saturday 2pm to 2.30pm Auction: Closing Date Sale (unless sold prior) Tuesday 17 April, at 6pm Contact: Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379, OZAN KANBUR 0403 644 379, KHAIZER 0433 219 150

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A4 B3 E4 C2 D1 CLOSING DATE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) Tuesday 17th April @ 6:00pm ESR $1,200,000-$1,280,000 VIEW Wednesday 6:00-6:30pm Saturday 2:00-2:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Khaizer Shahab 0433 219 150 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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Located only a short distance to Monash Freeway access and set in a quiet court on a site of approximately 980m2, this well presented home features three big bedrooms, fully renovated dual access bathroom with double vanity, two toilets, formal lounge room and sensational high gloss kitchen with stone benchtops and dishwasher. A huge rumpus/ pool room with bar which opens to a paved outdoor pergola entertainment area. Includes ducted heating and cooling, auto security gates and unbelievable outbuilding including caravan height double carport PLUS four car garage and extended workshop. Ideal for tradesman, truckies OR development opportunity (STCA). OPERATE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS FROM HERE!

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Prime location, Ideal for the investor, developer or ust a great place to call home. This delightful 4 bedroom Victorian residence sits on a 650m2 approx, lat, corner block which allows great scope for an future development, subect to council approval, in an area alread bristling with re developments. Generous in size throughout and retaining all period features like ornate fretwork, leadlight windows, high ceilings, baltic pine looring, features 4 bedrooms, spacious lounge, large central bathroom & updated kitchen.

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Hampton Park 4 Jorose Road

Smart, stylish & spacious.

For sale.

9701 8611

$490,000 - $539,000

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This impeccable 3-bedroom home certainly ticks all the boxes when it comes to relaxed family living. • • • • •

Tranquil sitting room & entertainers’ zone Gourmet stone kitchen & two bathrooms Easy-care surrounds, sheltered alfresco area Ducted heating, split systems, auto garage Close to all essential amenities & freeways

Craig Voysey 0411 086 980 Umesh Kumar 0434 023 805

Perfect for families, investors & busy professionals seeking a care-free slice of a popular locale.

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Dandenong 2/19-27 Connell Lane

Modern cosmopolitan living with breezy commute. For sale. $395,000 • Ultra modern apartment complex • Two large bedrooms with built in robes • 2 spacious balconies (off main bedroom and living room) • Perfect for first home buyer or investor • 10 minute walk to Dandenong Station, with Skyrail and VLine access • Dandenong Market, Dandenong Plaza and cinemas minutes away

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Springvale 16/4A Colonsay Road

Brilliant start in prime location. For sale. $260,000 - $285,000 Charming one-bedroom residence, one bath and a single carport onsite is a perfect start for easy lifestyle. • Bedroom w/ BIRs, stylist lounge and meal area • New floorboard, air-conditioning and freshly painted • Kitchen area with breakfast bar, gas stove cooking, and large natural light through windows • Separated toilet and shower room in laundry area • Rear yard and low maintenance front garden

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ENDEAVOUR HILLS 12 Kassan Gardens GREAT HOME! GREAT LOCATION! GREAT VIEWS! Situated in a quiet court this one owner home offers formal lounge & dining, gourmet timber kitchen, open family room, 3 double bedrooms all with BIR’s, master with full ensuite and huge WIR. Quality ixtures and ittings, lock up garage, all this and more situated on high side of court. Walking distance to school and public transport. Must Inspect !!!

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This home includes a spacious irst living area, internal access to remote double garage, bedrooms with double mirrored build in robes, master bedroom with walk in robe and double vanity ensuite, open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and spacious low maintenance backyard with roller door access to garage.

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Noble Park North 62 Halton Road

Cranbourne East 71 Fiorelli Boulevard

INVESTMENT BONANZA Situated on a perfectly rectangular block of 584 sqm(approx) with a frontage of 16.6m and length of 35.2m overlooking great front yard views of Jan Wilson Park. This spacious property presents a fantastic opportunity to renovate, rebuild or redevelop (STCA).

Modern, Bright, & Exceptional Quality! You will love coming home to your modern, contemporary family abode with its high ceilings, functional floor plan and warm and inviting atmosphere. Welcoming you is an enormous lounge room, hostess kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, ducted heating, split system, evaporative cooling, open study and a double garage.

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Hampton Park 14 Wynette Close

Narre Warren South 10 Edgewood Close

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A meticulous home on a beautiful 838m2 sub dividable block (STCA). Located close to local amenities with a large living area, kitchen with stone benchtops, split system, air conditioning, ducted heating, double garage, new carpets and freshly painted.

This beautiful stylish home is located close to local amenities and features a large formal lounge room, a meals area, spacious family room overlooking the kitchen with granite bench tops, three bedrooms, ducted heating, split system cooling floating floors and a double garage.

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Heart for the homeless By Casey Neill Cornerstone Contact Centre is looking for "a heart to care". Over the past two years, the Dandenong support service lost its long-time co-ordinator Don Cameron to cancer, its Mason Street home of 25 years and a string of other staff members. It's now in the Dandenong Church of Christ on David Street and has welcomed Lexie Keller Sheard as its chaplain and stand-in co-ordinator. Cornerstone's board chairman Andre Van Eymeren said he was looking for a permanent home but there was no rush. "The highest priority is finding the right person to take us forward," he said. "I think it's someone that's compassionate about those that are struggling, but also has the ability to project forward and have some vision for where Cornerstone could go in the future. "Someone with fundraising abilities would be great. "I think the biggest thing is that they've got a heart to care." Cornerstone provides a drop-in space and serves lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays to about 60 people. A community health nurse from Monash Health visits every Wednesday and the Australian College of Optometry sends someone in once a month. Ms Keller Sheard, 35, lives in Noble Park and discovered Cornerstone while studying in Dandenong. "There's a home and a welcoming space for our most vulnerable members of our community," she said. She was looking for a way to get involved when Cornerstone called out for a chaplain. "When I joined we were a team of three," she said.

Helen, Don, Annette, Barb and Ronald during the lunch service. 177740

Lexie Keller Sheard. 177740

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"Our team has gotten smaller but it means I've had a chance to get more involved. "That's one of the best things about Cornerstone. "There is really a sense of family. "Even though I'm the only staff at the moment it doesn't feel like I'm alone, thank God. "I think that's become even more promi-

nent since we lost or permanent location. "The thing that has stayed permanent is the sense of community and the sense of home." Ms Keller Sheard studied gender studies in California and "that opened my eyes to inequality and injustice". "When I was living in LA I noticed the high homeless population," she said.

There was a 'no loitering' sign in the park near her home. She'd take her homework and sit in the park for hours without attracting attention, but watched police round up homeless people. "Things weren't fair. People aren't being treated equally," she said. Ms Keller Sheard moved to Bangkok, Thailand, for seven years where she worked in slums for a Christian organisation. "I got to know more about how people who are doing it tough really, really struggle," she said. There she met the Australian man who'd become her husband, and they moved to Australia three years ago. "I'm a Christian but living for so many years among very poor people in a Buddhist country, I had a lot of theological questions I wanted to explore," she said. "I wanted to get more skills, particularly in the area of pastoral care and counselling." That led her to study theology and pastoral care at the College of Divinity. "I was interested in getting involved again in something that would hopefully both incorporate my faith and advocacy for people who are struggling," she said. "Cornerstone is a perfect fit."

LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL WORKS MARCH – APRIL 2018 Upcoming changes to the Cranbourne/Pakenham line Works will continue to remove level crossings along the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines over Easter and into April, which will affect the way you travel. The sooner we get this done, the sooner you’ll be on your way.

Buses will replace Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains • Between Oakleigh and Dandenong from 12:30am on Friday 30 March to the last service on Monday 2 April 2018. Please plan ahead and allow up to an extra 45 minutes in travel time. • Between Caufield and Westall from the first service on Tuesday 3 April to the last service on Sunday 15 April 2018. Please plan ahead and allow up to an extra 55 minutes in travel time. Train services will resume on Monday 16 April. Dates and times are subject to change.

Local traders will be open for business during this time, so please support businesses in the area.

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World on a plate About 34,000 people got a taste of the world at Dandenong Market on Sunday 25 March. The annual Dandenong World Fare celebrated world street food and featured more than 50 food trucks, live music, dancing, free face painting and free henna hand painting.

Dancer Elena Fosteri on stage. 178639

Bollydazzlers get ready to take the stage. 178639

Neda Rahmani from band Tumbarumba. 178639 Pictures: ROB CAREW

Bollydazzlers dancers lead fare-goers in a routine. 178639

New Year, new games Students and parents brought in another New Year at Keysborough's Dhamma Sarana Buddhist Temple. It hosted the Sinhala New Year Festival on Sunday 25 March. The temple, which runs a Sunday school, organised games for kids. A lime and spoon race replaced the traditional egg and spoon balancing act, pin the eye on the elephant replaced pin the tail on the donkey, and there was a costume parade, three-legged race, musical chairs and tug of war. Victorian Multicultural Commission representatives spoke and traditional food ceremonies took place.

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Students receive a traditional milk and rice dish, an important part of the ceremony. 178640

Students play a take on pin the tail on the donkey - place the eye on the elephant. 178640

One New Year custom is looking up toward the moon. 178640

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Zainab and Zahra get free face painting. 178597 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Festival fun for harmony The Dandenong West Community Festival celebrated Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day. Dandenong West Primary School hosted the event on Friday 23 March. Activities included free face painting, an animal farm, cultural performances and more.

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Afghan New Year joy Thousands of Afghans filled Dandenong Park to celebrate the Nawroz Festival. The event on Sunday 25 March marked Afghan New Year and featured performances from dancers and singers. "It's the largest outdoor community celebration for the Afghan Australian community in Victoria," Victorian Afghan Associations Network (VAAN) treasurer Hamed Saberi said. He expected about 10,000 people to attend. "Our event signifies the arrival of spring in northern hemisphere," he said.

Mithra tries henna designs. 178597

A performer on stage with the Afghanistan flag.

People in the crowd dance during live music.

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Together in harmony Everyone Belongs was a fitting title for St Anthony's Catholic Primary's Harmony Day celebrations. The Noble Park school started the Friday 23 March event with a parade of nations and community morning tea. The day also featured an Indonesian dance workshop, African drumming, a cooking demonstration and a sports clinic.

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Free school holiday fun at Bunjil Place

Go-karting at Phillip Island is perfect for adrenaline junkies through to novices.

Speed circuit Add some speed to these school holidays by heading to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit go-kart track. Guests will have the exciting opportunity to try the circuit's new French Sodi RT8 Evo2 gokarts, which feature Honda GX 270 cc engines, bump out 9 horsepower and will hit top speeds of 65kph! Other improvements include new easy to use seat adjusters, a higher front blade for greater safety, a new roll bar, seatbelt and bodywork as well as a reinforced steering column. With state-of-the-art seats and pedals fitted, the go-karts can be custom fit for drivers, but guests must be 12 and over 140cm in height to drive. Go-karting at Phillip Island is perfect for adrenaline junkies through to novices. Drivers

can race the clock or one another and push out a series of hot laps in their quest to set the day's fastest lap. Lap time printouts are provided for each racer and times can even be posted to a driver's Facebook page, allowing any top gun to enjoy maximum bragging rights. Phillip Island go-karts sits above the circuit's famous Southern Loop and overlooks Bass Straight. Accessed through the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre, it's open from 9.00am until 5pm every day of the holidays. No bookings are required. Go-kart sessions are run in 10 minute blocks, starting at $35.00 for 1 x 10 minute session, $60.00 for 2 x 10 minute sessions and $80.00 for 3 x 10 minute sessions. For further information go to www.phillipislandcircuit.com. au or call 5952 9400.

Bunjil Place will host a range of free activities for the school holidays as it transforms the outdoor plaza into a big kids' playground of inflatable fun and games. Aimed at youth aged 10 and over, kids can challenge their friends to a game of Eliminator or the Wipeout-style Big Balls Obstacle Course from Tuesday 3 April to Thursday 5 April. The Mega Xtreme Obstacle Course will replace the Eliminator from Tuesday 10 April to Thursday 12 April. There will also be free cricket clinics run by Cricket Victoria on the Bunjil Place grass area every Thursday in April from 11.30am to 1pm. Girls and boys of all ages are welcome. Other free events at Bunjil Place over the holidays include Friday Night Flicks with a double bill of Easter-themed films on 30 March.

Films will include the Hollywood classic Easter Parade at 2pm, plus Hop at 6.30pm. On 6 April, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory screens at 6.30pm, and cult classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off is on 13 April. For the bigger kids, there's the free exhibition Self-made: zines and artists books at the Bunjil Place gallery; and in the foyer on Sunday 8 April there'll be a Zine Fair curated by Melbourne-based zine and artist books promoter Sticky Institute. The Bunjil Place foyer, theatre, gallery and library will be closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday. Usual opening hours resume Tuesday 3 April. The school holiday activities run between 11am - 4pm on specified days. See bunjilplace.com.au for more details.

Head to Bunjil Place these school holidays for non-stop fun.

WHAT’S ON Decorate a tote bag Kids can colour in a Spendless Shoes tote bag to take home at this free monthly activity. Centre court on level two at Dandenong Plaza, McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 19 April, 10am to 1pm.

Coffee with a Cop

Victoria Police members will pop in for a cuppa with shoppers to answer questions and chat about their role. Level one at Dandenong Plaza, McCrae Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 10 April, 10am.

Commonwealth Games fun Kids can gear up for the Commonwealth Games with free workshops this school holidays. Week one there'll be healthy eating sessions from Monday 2 to Friday 6 April featuring Easter smoothies, edible bracelets, healthy chocolate, slinky apple cookies and more. Week two, from Monday 9 to Friday 13 April, will feature lawn bowls, basketball, rugby, table tennis and bowling alley action. Centre court on level two at Dandenong Plaza, McCrae Street, Dandenong. Monday 2 to Friday 6 April, and Monday 9 to Friday 13 April, 11am to 2pm.

Monster Pots Kids aged four to 12 years will re-purpose tin cans and vinyl to create their own Monster Pot, complete with plant. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 10 April, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per child. Visit www.greaterdandenong. com or call 8571 1666 for bookings.

Trees Adventure

Declutter your kitchen Professional Eco Organiser and author Tanya Lewis will share tips on how to declutter the kitchen and reduce food waste. Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 10 April, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1702.

Discover Dandenong Creek Festival

Interfaith Network Tour

This tour visits places of worship across Greater Dandenong. Departing 39 Clow Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 11 April, 830am to 3.30pm. $25 ticket includes transport plus the Many Faiths, One People booklet. Visit www. interfaithnetwork.org.au or call 8774 7662 for bookings.

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As part of the Greater Dandenong Libraries' and Walker Street Gallery's Dandenong Art Series, local artist Kyoko Imazu will teach participants how to create their own shadow puppet. Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 10 April, 6.30pm to 8pm. Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Tuesday 17 April, 6.30pm to 8pm. Bookings are preferred. Call 9706 8441.

Kids aged four to 12 years can learn how to use everyday materials to make art. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 11 April, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per child. Call 8571 1666 or visit www. greaterdandenong.com for bookings.

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Wednesday 11 April, 11.45am to 4.05am. $5 per person. Bookings are essential. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com or call 9793 2155.

In this activity, 12 to 25 year olds will visit Trees Adventure for obstacle courses in the tree canopy. Trees Adventure, Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave. Tuesday 10 April, 11.05am to 4.20pm. $15. Bookings are essential. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com.

Hip hop and breakdancing This dance workshop is for 12 to 25 year olds. Transport will be provided.

Families can enjoy a free barbecue, fishing, face painting, live animal show, native fish display, nature craft and science activities, wetland walk, wildlife gardening tips, live music and more. Tirhatuan Park, Kriegal Way, Dandenong North. Thursday 12 April, 11am to 2pm. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1702.

Paper marbling Children aged 5 to 12 years will learn how to float coloured inks on water and make a unique print. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 12 April, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per child. Call 8571 1666 or visit www. greaterdandenong.com to book.

Jewellery workshop This workshop will teach 12 to 25 year olds how to design and construct jewellery using basic plastic tools and techniques. Thursday 12 April, 1pm to 3.30pm. $10. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 2155 or visit www.greaterdandenong.com.

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This performer specialises in magic, juggling and musical entertainment for kids aged 5 to 12 years. Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 12 April, 2pm to 2.45pm.

Cambodian New Year Festival This community event marks the traditional Cambodian New Year period and incorporates Buddhist and Khmer observances and cuisine. There'll be music, entertainment, traditional food and rides. Khmer Buddhist Temple, 458-462 Springvale Road, Springvale South. Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April, from 10am. Call John Jago on 0417 384 498 for more information.

Little Wing Puppets Bunraku is a traditional Japanese form of theatre that involves three puppeteers working closely together to operate one puppet. This free workshop for all ages will explore the basic principles of bringing a puppet to life as a team. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Friday 13 April, 11am to 12.30pm. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.greaterdandenong. com for bookings.

Springvale Community Garden Open Day Visitors can meet community garden members, get some tips on growing veggies, learn about bee keeping and find out about composting and worm farms. There will also be entertainment for the whole family. The event will raise funds for the garden's upkeep. Springvale Community Gardens, 1-7 Morwell Parade, Springvale. Saturday 14 April, 10am to noon.

Madagascar JR This musical adventure is based on the Madagascar movie. Drum Theatre, 226 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 14 April, 11am and 3pm. Tickets are priced from $16. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.

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Beast Unleashed and the winning connections, after the star greyhound claimed the Group 2 Launching Pad. “And a big thank you too to Anthony Azzopardi and his family for putting us up. When he saw the dog trial he said he can win this.” Lagogiane has spent a considerable amount of time away from his young family during the season and was delighted to celebrate the victory with them, as well as Beast Unleashed’s

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the best in the comp, and he scored 615 runs, he's that professional player everyone wants; a lot of clubs have showed interest in him, and we're very happy to have him. "When Scott plays, he brings others up with him, so it's not about the dollar; he could have

gone to a lot of clubs for a lot more money, but he didn't." Tracy said despite Phillips being 39 years old, there's no reason why he can't keep dominating. "I don't see why he can't continue doing

what he does, considering he's playing against the same kinds of players he's played against the last couple of years," he said. The Lions are reportedly in the frame to land some other quality players from rival clubs, as they gear up for a tilt at a Turf 2 premiership in 2018/19.

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One of the greatest careers in Australian greyhound racing has come to an end with Fanta Bale being retired. Australian greyhound racing's all-time highest prize money winner and most accomplished group one winner pulled up lame in the heat of the Association Cup at Wentworth Park on Saturday night. After consulting with leading greyhound vet Dr Alistair Smith, trainer Robert Britton decided to bring an end to her illustrious career. Britton said even though the injury was not serious, the time was right to make the call to end her time as a racing greyhound. On the 'Robert Britton Greyhound Training' Facebook page on Tuesday 27 March, Britton confirmed that Fanta was found to have a cracked bone in her shoulder. "While it is relatively minor and she will make a full recovery, considering her age and what she has achieved we have decided to retire her," Britton said.

The daughter of David Bale and Ucme Typhoon retires with a record $1,365,175 in prize money. She won 42 of her 63 career starts, contesting 22 group finals, winning 13 including a record nine at group 1 level. Widely regarded as one of the sport most versatile chasers, she is the only greyhound in history to win a group one race over the sprint, middle and stayers trips. Tributes for Fanta Bale's stellar career have come thick and fast in the greyhound industry, with The Meadows also announcing they will honour the retired-champion by renaming the Group 1 Superstayers to the Group 1 Fanta Bale Superstayers from 2019 onwards. Fanta Bale Black female whelped August 2014 David Bale x Ucme Typhoon Trainer: Robert Britton Owner/breeder: Paul Wheeler Career: 63 starts 42-9-5

Champion greyhound, Fanta Bale. Prizemoney: $1,365,175 record Group race victories: 13 record Group 1 victories: 9 record 2016 Hume Cup (600m), The Meadows 2017 Rookie Rebel (600m), The Meadows 2017 Australian Cup (525m), The Meadows 2017 Sandown Cup (715m), Sandown Park 2017 Gold Cup (710m), Albion Park 2017 National Distance Championship (710m), Albion Park 2017 Bold Trease (715m), Sandown Park 2018 Zoom Top (725m), The Meadows 2018 Super Stayers (725m), The Meadows

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Tasty tale of a saucy star By Rebecca Skilton Don’t be fooled by the name. This business is anything but grumpy. Based in Cranbourne East, Grumpy Gary’s is the manufacturer and distributor of awardwinning, natural, handcrafted hot sauces. The exciting new kid on the block taking the chilli world by storm, Grumpy Gary’s is 100 per cent Australian, home-made and the absolute joy and passion of the Muhar family. “It started about four years back when I was working my full-time job,” Grumpy Gary himself, Gary Muhar, explained. “I used to make some hot sauces on the weekend just for myself and I would take them to work to spice up my food. “People started trying the hot sauce from my lunch and began asking ‘what was that hot sauce you had two weeks back?’ ... So I started keeping a record of what I was making and then people started buying and the orders grew. “I continued my full-time work for about a year and a half but (I couldn’t) keep both up and I thought; ‘That’s it, chilli wins!’” Struggling to handle all aspects of the Grumpy Gary’s business alone, Gary’s eldest daughter Nancy was the next to join the chilli venture. The 28-year-old left her full-time position as a nurse to become Grumpy Gary’s national sales manager. “Together Nancy and I were both (putting in) 100 per cent and trying to squeeze 110 per cent out of what we were doing,” Gary said. “So we turned to (my wife Archna and 22-year-old daughter Sabina) and said ‘Guys come on, help us out, we are drowning.’ “That’s when my wife quit her full-time work and she jumped into Grump Gary’s fulltime. She’s now looking after the back of house work. She is basically the brain behind Grumpy Gary’s that makes it function so efficiently. “And then we have Sabina. She’s looking after our social media and our branding. So all that you see on the Grumpy Gary’s website or social media, she’s the person behind it. She’s the one who designs our logos - every graphic you see is designed by Sabina.” Despite having little business training between them, the Muhars joined forces to bring their passion to life; a move that now sees them personally produce more than 1000 bottles of nine hot sauce flavours a week. And while Grumpy Gary’s sauces are stocked in 30 locations Australia wide, customers will still find the Muhars at local and interstate markets, events and festivals, where they love watching their sauces ‘wow’ customers. “This is what we love. This is our passion. Every day we work hard but we are having a good time. Life is a holiday and we are truly blessed,” Gary said. “But you want to know what fires up the whole Grump Gary’s network? It’s the response we get from the customers. It’s the expression

Archna, Gary, Sabina and Nancy Muhar are the passionate family team behind Grumpy Gary's hot sauces. 176940 we see in the customer’s eyes when they taste my hot sauce ... their eyebrows will rise up and their eyes will widen ... It’s like WOW! So that’s what fires us.” While Grumpy Gary’s has already rocked the chilli world, the future is looking just as bright with a number of new chilli products set to enter the Grumpy Gary’s range as well as the introduction of their hottest sauce yet. “It’s all thanks to our customers,” Nancy said.

“We came to Australia 15 years ago now as migrants and the way that this country and its people have accepted us with open arms (is amazing). And now they are giving us incredible feedback about our sauces. There’s nothing better. “We’re blessed to be a part of this amazing culture and this beautiful country. Just the fact that we are able to share a little bit of our food, our culture and our story with people that have so amazingly accepted us, it’s just great.”

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And for anyone wondering about the Grumpy Gary’s name? “When he stops doing his smile, he has this resting grumpy face!” Nancy laughed. “I mean look at me,” Gary said. “What you guys fail to see that behind this grumpy looking guy is a big smiling heart. So that’s what it is, I thought okay the family calls me grumpy, says I look grumpy but I’m not grumpy, okay so if we go on the looks Grumpy Gary is what I am ... Grumpy Gary’s Hot Sauces it is!”

Students invited to industry forums The City of Casey is holding two industry information forums in April designed to help people make informed choices regarding further education, training and career paths. Choosing a career path can be a daunting task, no matter what age. Secondary students especially are pressured into making career decisions while still at school, and the choices they make at this time will affect them for years to come. How do you make the right choice? Information is king, and the industry information forums will bring together local employers and educators to give the right information

about their industry, what they look for in prospective employees, and what a career in that industry can look like. These sessions are free - but spaces are limited, so book in early. Session one - Future-proof your career in the ICT industry - will be held on Tuesday 17 April at Federation University Berwick campus, 4pm-6pm. Book at ictcareers.eventbrite.com.au Session two - Careers that take you places - will focus on careers in tourism and hospitality. Thursday 19 April, Federation University, Berwick campus, 4pm-6pm. Book at tourismcareers.eventbrite.com.au

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