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Pianos destined for the scrap heap are getting a new lease on life in Keysborough. In what's believed to be a world-first, Pianos Recycled is restoring, repurposing and recycling pianos to keep them out of landfill. "While this is a global issue, at least 10 pianos a week in Melbourne are currently being dumped," Peter Humphreys said. He started the social enterprise with Mike Hendry and Sandra Klepetko. If a piano can't be restored to playing condition, Pianos Recycled will repurpose as much of the instrument as possible, including using the quality - and sometimes rare - timbers and unique veneers to create products. They've explored establishing relationships with local jewellery makers and - as half a piano's weight is made up of timber - working with Melbourne woodworkers to design and create bespoke furniture. "Any materials not used in repurposing can usually be recycled," Mr Humphreys said. "We have begun engaging and building an ecosystem comprising artisans, crafts associations, piano industry businesses, and the recycling sector to grow this initiative." Pianos Recycled is also looking at ways to link saving pianos with broader community and social needs. "Recently we helped the City of Glen Eira with a temporary street piano installation for their cultural inclusiveness program, and a proportion of their ivory and ebony jewellery sales go back to conservation and preservation programs," Mr Humphreys said. He said pianos were extremely popular in households around the world in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and particularly in Australia. "In fact, between Federation and 1930 more than 300,000 pianos were imported into Australia and more than 50,000 were made here,"
Mike Hendry and Peter Humphreys with an up-cycled piano. 182306 he said. "About 4000 pianos a year are still imported into Australia." But Mr Hendry said these pianos were now at the end of their useful playing life.
"And if their owners don't want them, they'll be thrown away," he said. He said that in the next six years, the number of pianos ending up in landfill would almost fill the MCG.
Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS "Dumped pianos put pressure on Australia's landfill problem and have a negative impact on the environment whereas restored, repurposed and recycled pianos create a positive economic multiplier effect," Mr Hendry said.
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Three doctors set for site By Casey Neill Noble Park is getting a new medical centre. Greater Dandenong Councillors approved an application for 11 Allan Street at their Monday 25 June meeting. City planning, design and amenity director Jody Bosman said the site was within the residential growth zone and this single-storey building was not considered overdevelopment.
He said the proposal complied with parking requirements and met design standards. Mr Bosman said only three doctors would work on-site at any one time, opening hours would be 9am to 5pm, and patient attendance would be by appointment only. Cr Roz Blades asked whether car parking was sufficient to accommodate all staff - aside from doctors - and all patients if doctors were running behind.
Mr Bosman said there were 11 spaces onsite and he believed this was sufficient. The council received two objections to the application, relating to overdevelopment, traffic and parking issues, noise, overlooking from the subject site into the neighbouring properties, medical centre use in a residential area, and damage to neighbouring properties during construction. "It is considered that the proposed use of
Little helpers look after the homeless Dandenong North's Mini Vinnies are helping the homeless this winter. St Elizabeth's Primary School Year 6 students Marli, Paris, Nyankeer, Ganjwok, Kristina and Roger told the Journal that their goal was to help people who lived on the streets in Dandenong and in the city of Melbourne. They said that Frederic Ozanam created the St Vincent De Paul Society to help others in need during the French Revolution in France in 1833. "We have followed in his footsteps to change the world for the better," the team wrote. "This month, we wanted to collect new beanies and socks for us to donate to the homeless. "We called our drive Heads and Toes. "We put up posters around the school, spoke at the whole school assembly and placed a box in every classroom to collect the goods." Students said the response was amazing. "Thirty three beanies and one hundred and twenty five pairs of socks was the final total," they said.
the land is appropriate for the site due to the small-scale nature of the proposal, reasonable hours of operation, appointment only system and its location in close proximity of the Noble Park Activity centre and the community that it will serve," the council report on the proposal said. "It is considered that the proposal will not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the area."
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Students hand their donations to Food Bank Victoria. "We would like to thank the community of St Elizabeth's for being so generous." Food Bank Victoria picked up the donations for distribution in Dandenong and the
Melbourne CBD. "We are looking forward to our next project and hope to continue helping others," the students said.
Five double-storey homes will soon spring up in Springvale's Whitworth Avenue. Greater Dandenong Councillors approved the application at their Monday 25 June meeting. City planning, design and amenity director Jody Bosman said the site was in the residential growth zone and identified for "substantial change". He said four objections to the application related to car parking, congestion, vehicular noise, access and egress, overshadowing and overdevelopment. Mr Bosman said the project included all required car parking spaces and a traffic assessment found all cars would be able to enter and exit the site safely. He said the proposal was consistent with the council's planning scheme and was near the Springvale Activity Centre. Cr Sean O'Reilly said: "This application provides all the car parking that's required under the planning code. We will continue to monitor the traffic situation around Whitworth Avenue and make adjustments when and where we can."
Fire basics for the future start with the next generation By Casey Neill Springvale CFA spread home fire safety messages to a new generation. They visited Athol Road Primary School Grade 4 students on Wednesday 27 June. "If we can educate kids from the moment they can remember things, we keep them safe in the future," Springvale station officer Blake Ross said. "We taught the kids the basics, what to do when there is a fire, to have an escape plan. "We reinforced CFA's home fire safety messages - never leaving cooking unattended, don't overload power board and do not charge laptops and devices on beds." He said they also explained why smoke alarms were probably the most important appliance to have in the house, and told kids to make sure the batteries got changed every six months. Mr Ross was impressed with the students' knowledge. "Most of the kids already knew this stuff, which demonstrates our messages are getting out into the community," he said. Athol Road student Junior said he learnt a lot of safety tips and he'd make sure his family would follow them at home. "I had no idea a smoke alarm battery needs to be changed every six months and I don't think the rest of my family would either," he said. "It was really cool seeing the firefighters today and going on the truck. "I think being a firefighter would be an awesome job."
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Patient accused of attack with cutlery By Cam Lucadou-Wells A serial criminal with a history of more than 40 charges of assaulting emergency workers has allegedly attacked people in Dandenong Hospital’s emergency department with a butter knife and a fork. Emily Huntingford, 33, had allegedly approached two people waiting in the ED triage queue on 1 March, a Dandenong Magistrates’ Court bail hearing was told. She pushed a butter knife into the back of one of the victims, and pointed the weapon at both, police informant Acting Sergeant Nicole Spinks told the court. On 24 June, Huntingford was escorted out of the hospital by staff and used a fork to assault another person in the ED as she walked by, police say. That same day, she allegedly scratched her apartment-block neighbour’s car bonnet in Dandenong and left a phone message: “Look what I’ve done to your car now.” Three days earlier, she had scratched two of the same car’s doors, the court was told.
The applicant’s criminal history spanned 169 charges including 69 assaults, the court heard. In opposing bail on 25 June, Act Sgt Spinks said Huntingford, who suffered an apparent personality disorder, was an unacceptable risk of continuing her recent offending. The applicant had been jailed last year on six charges of committing indictable offences on bail, Act Sgt Spinks said. Reacting “violently and unpredictably”, Huntingford was a serious risk to the public. “Releasing (Huntingford) on summons or bail doesn’t seem to have any impact on her actions,” the informant said. The victim car-owner believed they would continue to be targeted, she said. Police didn’t seek an intervention order on behalf of the victim, the court heard. A defence lawyer said Huntingford acted this way when she felt unsafe. It was a way of seeking admission to hospital. Her health had recently deteriorated, leading to a five-day stint at Dandenong Hospital,
the court heard. When in jail, Huntingford was often kept in isolation or protection for “management reasons” - which impacts on her health, the lawyer said. Magistrate Pauline Spencer noted that Huntingford had made “really good progress” with community mental health services in recent years according to a case management report. The court heard that case managers were reviewing her support levels subject to NDIS funding. Alternative housing may be sought for her. “What I hear is that there are people trying to get extra things in place for you,” Ms Spencer said. “If you’re in jail, it will be hard to get this.” Huntingford was released on bail on condition she did not contact the victim or his property. Otherwise she would go back to jail and “things will be getting worse”, Ms Spencer said. Huntingford was set to reappear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 29 June.
Life on the Wedge means life on the edge By Casey Neill Three crashes in six weeks at the same Dandenong intersection prompted residents to call for action. Penny Collins told the Journal that everybody who lives near McCrae and Wedge streets "knows when there's a bang, there's something going on". The latest crash occurred about 7pm on Sunday 24 June. "Both cars were smoking. The engines were smoking," Ms Collins said. "Three people were taken to hospital. "We had two ambulances, police, the fire brigade had two machines there, a tow truck ... "The whole intersection had to be closed off. "I know the guy next door to me ... his daughter two weeks ago had two kids in the car and they had an accident on the corner there. "The fortnight before that, a lady, she stuck her nose out too far in the car and a bus swiped her." Ms Collins said there was "too much going on" at the junction. "When you're approaching from my house down to the intersection it's got a give way sign," she said. "That means you give way to everything. "You can turn left, but you have to go out into the road to turn left because they've changed the road there. "Out the front of the shop they've made an island. "You don't know where the cars are going to go, because they don't know what to do." Ms Collins said she wanted the council to look at options to make the intersection safer, including a roundabout. "Some people say lights, but lights cost a lot of
Homes boost for those in need More social housing is on its way to Dandenong. On Thursday 28 June, the State Government announced it would partner with Housing Choices Australia (HCA) to build 19 new dwellings in Dandenong. Consumer Affairs Minister Marlene Kairouz said the site was within walking distance of the Dandenong CBD and Dandenong Railway Station. She said it would provide long-term affordable housing for vulnerable tenants, including people with disabilities, older persons and people escaping family violence. "Affordable housing projects give vulnerable Victorians the security they need to thrive," Ms Kairouz said. "We're investing in more of these dwellings, so that people going through hard times can rebuild their lives." The project is due for completion mid next year. HCA received $4.9 million in grants from the Victorian Property Fund (VPF) to develop the underutilised site in Dandenong and another in Newport. The VPF is maintained by the interest on estate agents' and conveyancers' trust accounts and investment income.
Handgun hold-up for mobile phone Bandits armed with a handgun stole a mobile phone from two teenage boys in Dandenong. The victims, aged 17 and 18, were walking on the footbridge over the Princes Highway between Hemmings Park and Dandenong High School about 8.40pm on Wednesday 20 June. Police said three men of African appearance approached and one produced what it believed to be an imitation handgun. One of the victims handed over his iPhone and the trio fled the scene. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.
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Shop owner Sue, wearing red, at the intersection with concerned residents. 182313 Picture: GARY SISSONS money to put in," she said. "You've got to think money-wise." Greater Dandenong Councillors Angela Long, Matthew Kirwan and Jim Memeti all raised the matter at the Monday 25 June council meeting in response to phone calls from residents. Cr Memeti said he wasn't sure why the intersection was operating the way it was, and also raised the McCrae and Power streets junction as a concern. "This area needs traffic management ASAP," he said. "Every time I use these intersections I'm very, very concerned." Acting engineering services director Craig
Cinquegrana: "Yes, we will be investigating this intersection since it was raised as a concern by the community." In a letter to the council shown to the Journal, Garry and Kassi Mann said they'd witnessed multiple car accidents since moving to the intersection in January this year. "When exiting and entering my driveway it can be quite dangerous as people seem to be speeding the majority of the time, especially when the school zone speed limits are in effect," they wrote. "I believe that something needs to be done to make the intersection safer; whether that be putting in traffic lights or having police patrol the area more often."
Police arrested a Dandenong man over a burglary at a Springvale restaurant. It's believed the 23-year-old entered the rear of the Springvale Road business while the owners closed up on Monday 25 June. The owner spotted someone inside on remote CCTV cameras about 1.20am on Tuesday 26 June and called police. They arrested the man inside the premises a short time later. He was assisting police with their inquiries and was expected to be charged with burglary. Police attended the rear of the restaurant about 10.40pm that night following reports of a possible assault. They spoke to a number of people, including the alleged burglar, and told them to move on from the area.
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100 years ago 4 July 1918 Dandenong Town Hall On Monday, at a meeting of the Dandenong Shire Council, Cr Groves, on behalf of the hall committee, submitted plans of proposed alterations and additions at the town hall, to supply much-needed accommodation.
The scheme is to utilise space now occupied by the caretaker and extend the hall to Langhorne Street, transferring the stage to that end of the building. Cr Groves said the revenue from the hall was £280 a year, the accommodation was for 400 people, whereas the new hall would accommodate 950, and would not necessitate the future use of the council chamber as the supper room as a room for the purpose would be provided. It meant the provision would have to be
made for the caretaker to reside elsewhere. The main source of revenue was from those who ran the picture shows and they should be studied, otherwise they would find that somebody else would erect a hall that would provide sufficient accommodation. The report was a preliminary one, to show the ratepayers what was proposed. Recommendations had been made by the Board of Health for necessary improvements which would have to be attended to, otherwise the council would be prosecuted. The estimated cost of the proposed work was £4853.
50 years ago 2 July 1968 A new hotel soon A new $800,000 hotel-motel will be built on an acre of land at the corner of Heatherton Road and Springvale Road.
The building will front Heatherton Road with a separate driveway bottle dept in Springvale Road. The new hotel-motel would concentrate on a high-class food service and restaurant. The surrounding area and car park would be landscaped to provide a natural setting, and gum trees in a corner of the lot would be retained.
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The state Minister for Local Government Jeannette Powell said the funding cuts would cost Victorian councils $13.4 million. But a spokesperson for Federal Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese said the claims were "nonsense". "We give a pot of money to the state governments which determines how much specific councils receive through the State Grants Commission. We have nothing to do with deciding how much of the money each council gets."
6 July 1998 Better late than never Work has begun to remove a dangerous crossing at Noble Park.
The call for the removal of the crossing at the corner of Douglas Street and Heatherton Road came last November. The crossing in front of Coles is a hazard for pedestrians and motorists alike. Cr Reed said that while he was pleased the work was finally underway, he was an-
5 years ago 1 July 2013 Casey grants take a massive hit Casey council will lose $434,000 in federal government grants this financial year - the second highest loss to a council in Victoria - and Greater Dandenong council will lose $272,538.
When the wood was good We had just moved to 40 Clow Street, which had a bathroom with a chip bath heater and a washhouse and flush dunny attached to the back of the house. As well as a wood stove in the kitchen, we also had one of those early Kooka cast-iron gas stoves. It had a kookaburra on the oven door and the gas supply came from Colonial Gas Company and was manufactured coal gas. Their office was in Hutton Street and the gasometers and workshops were behind the office.
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BACK JACK JOHNSON Mr Eric Welsh was the gas man and rode around on a very old motorbike and sidecar, which I think was an Indian or Harley Davidson. Uncle Ted, who lived in Herbert Street and only had a large wood stove, reckoned nothing cooked in a gas oven tasted the same as food cooked in the wood-fired ovens; especially bread and roast dinners. At that time many early houses were built
with the services area and the living areas separated, for the only means of cooking or heating was by open wood fires or cast-iron and wood-fired stoves which became oppressively hot in the summer months. The kitchen and washhouse part of the house was considered an obvious fire risk. Most houses did not even have bathrooms and all water was heated in large black castiron kettles, either on the stove or in open fireplaces. Houses without a stove had an iron bar and hook which swung from the inside of the fireplace chimney. All types of food, including bread, were cooked in cast-iron boilers that hung from those hooks. When houses began to have outside washhouses they had a cubic brick structure built
into one corner of the room. It was approximately a metre square, with a narrow brick chimney in the back corner that continued up through the roof to vent the smoke. Into the top of this structure was set a copper tub used to boil the washing. A firebox was accessed from the front and a fire kept burning beneath the copper tub. Alongside the copper were usually double wooden wash troughs for rinsing the clothes. Cement troughs came later. All household linen, towels and clothing was thoroughly boiled, rinsed, wrung dry by hand and pegged onto a length of rope or wire stretched across the back yard from trees or poles. 12388226-CG22-18
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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Liquor store fears By Casey Neill A new liquor store will "likely have negative social and health impacts on Springvale residents", says one Greater Dandenong Councillor. Matthew Kirwan was the lone opponent to the application for a packaged liquor licence at 754-768 Princes Highway, Springvale, at the Monday 25 June council meeting. "Police often tell us that the number one drug affecting crime and anti-social behaviour in Greater Dandenong is not ice or heroin, but alcohol," he said. "It is the cheapest and most readily-available drug and abuse of it leads to assaults, family violence and other crimes. "Most residents in Greater Dandenong are within walking distance of one if not more packaged liquor outlets. "The idea that this new shopping centre called Ouson Plaza will have not just one but two packaged liquor outlets to me is unacceptable as it will very likely have negative social
and health impacts on Springvale residents." But Cr Tim Dark said the application met Greater Dandenong's planning requirements. "People in Greater Dandenong are allowed to operate businesses," he said. "There really are no grounds that I can see it should be opposed." Cr Dark said Cr Kirwan's opposition was "the most out of touch thing he's heard in his two years on council". The council's city planning, design and amenity director, Jody Bosman, said the application was consistent with council's alcoholmanagement policy.
Cr Sean O'Reilly said he hoped the council didn't give them impression it was against alcohol in the municipality. "We may lose a lot of votes from the general public who drink responsibly," he said. Cr O'Reilly said people appreciated commercial competition and having multiple outlets to choose from. "It would be an extremely blunt instrument in a planning sense to start saying as a council, we don't want one packaged liquor outlet too close to another one," he said. "It could be seen to be anti-competitive." The bottle shop would have a total floor area of 200 square metres, would be on the south-eastern corner facing the rear car park, and would operate as an independent shop. There is one licenced venue within 100 metres of the proposed venue, and three licensed venues within a 500 metre radius. There's an Aldi packaged liquor store at the shopping centre, within the supermarket.
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By Casey Neill Dandenong will be home to an $80 million recycling plant if the Victorian Greens get their way. On Thursday 28 June the party unveiled plans to introduce a state-wide container deposit scheme and the purpose-built plant, with the South-East growth corridor earmarked as another possible location. The Greens said the plan would create more than 1000 jobs, include strategies to force corporations to take responsibility for the plastic packaging they produced, and more. "We need real solutions which will clean up our environment, boost our economy and create local jobs in the South-East," South East Metropolitan Region MP Nina Springle said. "Local councils in the South-East are bearing the brunt of China's new restrictions on waste imports and have not been given any real alternatives; this is the solution that they need." But Simon Whiteley from Corex Plastics in Dandenong South said there was already wellestablished recycling industry infrastructure across Victoria and Australia. "The suggestion it will creates jobs in this space rings hollow when there is already an extensive level of employment," he said. "A roundtable with industry would have readily confirmed this before creating such a thought bubble into a policy initiative. "The banging on about plastic pollution choking waterways and so on is emotive and masks the real opportunity for our economy. "The recycling principals of the three Rs reduce, reuse, recycle - ought to be the starting point." Mr Whiteley said China's recent bans on 'contaminated' feedstocks was "the tipping point that many have been waiting for".
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Dementia patients are getting back behind the wheel at a Dandenong aged care home. Scottvale Aged Care partnered with Jerome Engineering to develop a modified car, which they unveiled on Friday 22 June. Dementia patients can sit in the front seat and take the wheel while a staff member manoeuvres the vehicle. "It gives them the feeling of still having their independence while steering
the wheel," Scottvale's Cyril Christopher said. Ernie Mastroianni was the first driver wife Maria, the Greater Dandenong Volunteer of the Year, beside him. There were tears in his eyes as he 'drove' for the first time since dementia took hold. St Mary's Dandenong Parish Priest Father Brendon Lane blessed the car, believed to be among the first of its kind. https://youtu.be/7smWNhbWh9w
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A new school/family changing area at Dandenong Oasis is almost complete. Greater Dandenong Council received feedback about the lack of family change room options at the facility and investigated possibilities. Community services director Martin Fidler said at the Monday 25 June meeting that the space would be fully operational within the next two weeks. He said Oasis operator YMCA was finalising signage for the space, and it would be open to families outside of school use times. He said it did not have a shower, but the council was looking at installing a fresh water shower option on the 50 metre pool deck. Dandenong Show support Greater Dandenong Council has increased its financial support for the Dandenong Show, to $30,000. The Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society two-day event lost money last year, despite a 14 per cent increase in attendees. Councillor Matthew Kirwan told the Monday 25 June council meeting that the show "took a big risk" last year by halving entry prices. "It did make a dent in their finances so in-
creasing their sponsorship this year shows our support for making the event more accessible to lower income residents," he said.
Alarm over tone A foghorn phone ringtone sent Councillor Maria Sampey scrambling for her mobile during the Monday 25 June Greater Dandenong Council meeting. "That's Jim," she said. A sniggering Cr Jim Memeti across the table confirmed her suspicions. "That's not funny," she said.
Hoons out of luck Councillor Maria Sampey questioned the need for traffic calming measures in Dandenong North at the Monday 25 June Greater Dandenong Council meeting. She was informed that there'd been two fatal car crashes in the area, around Lyndale Secondary College. Cr Sampey questioned whether the deceased were hooning. Cr Roz Blades said: "They're still dead, Maria." She replied: "But if they're hooning it's their bad luck." "I just think it's a waste of ratepayers money." Advertisement
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‘Boredom’ led to crime By Cam Lucadou-Wells
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Sharing stories from Sudan Hakima Mandeat escaped from Sudan with her children in 2004 when conflict engulfed the region. On Wednesday 27 June she used food as the vehicle to share her story of suffering and survival with 40 other women. Wellsprings for Women in Dandenong hosted the celebration of Sudanese culture. Attendees learnt about the culture of Sudan - north and south - the troubled history, the resilience of the Sudanese people and the ongoing impact of dislocation in the Sudanese community in Australia. Ms Mandeat's first stop was Egypt, where she stayed for three years before migrating to Australia in 2007. She lost contact with her husband for 14 years as a result of the war.
He died late last year before he could reunite with this family. "We found freedom, peace, security and a good life in Australia," Ms Mandeat said. "I started attending Wellsprings for Women in 2010 to learn English and computers, and now my English is very good and I am able to rely on myself without needing any language support." She has taken part in the cooking program at Wellsprings and works as a kitchen hand in several venues. Her favourite dish is Sudanese meal kisra, and it was on the menu at the Wellsprings event. It's made with okra and reminds of Ms Mandeat of 75-year-old mother, who still lives in Juba.
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A "bored" Cranbourne North man has been jailed over a raft of theft, weapon and drug offences while on a community corrections order. The 29-year-old pleaded guilty to breaking into a Dandenong South business and stealing a tandem trailer and a ride-on lawn mower worth more than $23,500 in September, Dandenong Magistrates' Court heard. After stealing number plates from a nearby parked truck, the disqualified driver towed the loot to his home - a trip that was tracked by the mower's GPS security device. He was found by police with two zip-lock bags of 'ice', the stolen property and burgling gear such as gloves, bolt-cutters and oxyacetylene torch. On 27 December, the man sat on a shower floor with a sawn-off shotgun threatening to harm himself after an argument with his partner at home in which he refused to go to a Drug Court appointment. Police set up a cordon and arrested him. They found a rifle scope, a dagger, a bow and arrows, and 34 supersonic bullets in his home. The accused, who was prohibited from having weapons, was involuntarily admitted for psychiatric treatment. In a police interview, he said he'd had the shotgun for many years despite being raided many times by police. The man also pleaded guilty to trying to break into a Ringwood car park's ticket machine using numerous tools including a screwdriver in July 2017. He also stole of tub of items from a timber yard at a Bunnings retailer in Dandenong South in September, and was charged with drug driv-
ing and several counts of unlicensed driving. He had also gambled at an Officer venue in breach of a bail night curfew to "cheer up for my birthday" in February. He rode there unlicensed on an unregistered motorcycle with altered plates. A defence lawyer told the court that the accused - who had made several suicide attempts - had recently improved after his first stint of mental health medication. "It's now or never" for the man to sort himself out, the lawyer said. The accused had been promised full-time work, which wouldn't allow him time to think about doing crime, the court heard. "A lot of the offences were committed through boredom," the lawyer said. "He's had enough and he doesn't want to do jail anymore." Magistrate Pauline Spencer said the offending was "serious in itself" and "made more serious by the repeated nature". She noted the "very bad combination" of significant thefts, drugs and the "very concerning" possession of two firearms as a prohibited person. She took into account that it had just come to light the man was suffering mental illness at the time, she said. "I'm hoping with the medication, now you'll be in a better position." He was jailed for 16 months, with a non-parole period of eight months that would include strict drug testing and mentoring. A police application for the forfeiture of the motorcycle was opposed by the man's family. That was adjourned to 4 July.
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Little leap up for learning Casey businesses can help local kids to kickstart their education through reading. United Way Australia has partnered with Doveton College Early Learning Centre, Multicultural Playgroup, Autumn Place Kindergarten and Doveton Library for the past five years to deliver the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Singer and children's author Harrison Craig, who overcame a stutter and won The Voice in 2013, is an ambassador for the program. He visited the City of Casey on 23 May for National Simultaneous Storytime. United Way is looking for individual donors and business sponsors to support children in the City of Casey to have a love for reading and learning well before their first day of school.
Children receive books each month from birth until they start school. Locally, United Way has distributed 28,000 new books by post and in person to children aged under five years and their families. More than 450 children have graduated the program and another 500 are actively receiving new books every month. Country music legend Dolly Parton started the program in Tennessee, USA, 23 years ago. In Australia, United Way manages and funds the program across 18 locations, with 32 locations run by partners such as Rotary, Mission Australia, Save The Children and YMCA. Call United Way Australia on 02 9321 0300 or email read@unitedway.com.au.
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Police hope CCTV images will help to identify the man who placed his hand over a woman's mouth as she crossed a Springvale street. The Journal reported last week that the 24-year-old victim was on her way to work about 9.20am on Monday 11 June when the stranger approached her at a pedestrian crossing on Springvale Road, outside the Commonwealth Bank. He placed his hand over her mouth, she screamed and ran away, and he walked off in the opposite direction. "There were no demands made, no threats made and no injuries," Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Antonio Meleisea said. Nothing was stolen during the altercation. The man was described as Indian in appearance and aged in his late thirties or forties with a medium build and black hair. He was wearing a black zip-up jacket, black jeans and a backpack. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Police hope theis photo will help them to solve a Springvale car theft. Springvale police are investigating the theft of a 2015 Mitsubishi Triton Ute from outside a business on Osborne Avenue about 2.40pm on Friday 8 June. Police released images of a man they believe could assist with their inquiries. Call Senior Constable Tubecki on 8558 8600 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Bail laws bite again By Cam Lucadou-Wells Legal-aid lawyers say toughened bail laws targeting violent crime may lead to less serious offenders being unfairly locked-up. Victoria Legal Aid's criminal law executive director Dan Nicholson said more people with "relatively minor offending" were being "escalated" to the higher bail categories. "In these scenarios, the clients must demonstrate exceptional circumstances or compelling reasons to be granted bail, even when they are unlikely to face a term of imprisonment if found guilty." Mr Nicholson was particularly concerned about "vulnerable young people" spending time in custody and often in police cells for "multiple but not necessarily serious offences".
The laws introduced on 21 May may lead to people pleading guilty to get out of custody, even when police evidence is incomplete or untested. It may lead to people landing needless criminal records. "This can put our lawyers in a difficult position, especially when this is the first time they have seen the client (and) have had limited opportunity to examine the evidence and provide proper advice." It was too early to tell the impact on prisoner numbers in Dandenong police cells since the tighter laws, Mr Nicholson said. But there was an overall increased demand across the justice system. He warned if there was higher demand, it led to delays presenting people to court even via an audio-visual link.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman said Victoria Police supported the changes to strengthen the Bail Act and implements recommendations made in a review by Justice Paul Coghlan. In announcing the bail laws in May 2017, the State Government stated that bail would be refused for serious violent and sexual offences such as aggravated home invasion and aggravated car jacking - except in exceptional circumstances. The test also extends to those committing serious indictable offences on bail, summons, parole or under sentence. Attorney-General Martin Pakula said at the time: "We're overhauling our bail system to ensure that it's harder for people accused of serious and violent crimes to get bail."
Zoo chat with Jenny The Zoos Victoria boss will be the next Showcasing Women in Business guest speaker. Dr Jenny Gray will share her story at the SEBN breakfast at Punthill Apartments Dandenong from 7.15am on Friday 10 August. As the Zoos Victoria CEO she manages operations at the Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Dr Gray was appointed World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) president in August last year, an organisation committed to improving standards and regulations of zoos and aquariums around the world. Email sebn@cgd.vic.gov.au to pre-register.
Snap up original art from the residents A Dandenong over-55s complex is inspiring new artwork. Residents' creations will be on display and for sale in the community room at Herbert Street Village from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 7 July and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday 8 July. "I decided that within this community I would put together an art and craft show on what some of our residents create," Victoria Miller said. "Myself included, we have approximately eight very talented artists. "Some of our artists create paintings, drawings, mixed media, and cards. Some of the artwork will be for sale." Herbert Street Village is at 84-86 Herbert Street, Dandenong.
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EXTRAORDINARY IN GREAT LOCATION THIS is a superb chance to purchase a terrific home in a great location. Ready to move in right away, this spacious three-bedroom property offers the perfect opportunity to secure a low maintenance home that caters for any growing family or your avid investor. Situated in a prime pocket and within short distance to all amenities, this location speaks for itself. Sitting on an outstanding 585 square metre (approx.) of prime soil, this home offers three good sized bedrooms, a spacious lounge area, meals/kitchen area, bathroom, separate study, laundry and an undercover outdoor entertainment area for all your family and friends events. Other features include ducted heating, air conditioning in the lounge room, security roller shutters, full security system, built-in robes, large garden shed, small workshop space behind garage, secure rear yard and hardwood timber floors underneath the carpet throughout the home. It is also located within a short distance to both Yarraman and Dandenong train stations, public transport, local schools, recreational facilities and easy access to Eastlink and Monash. This sun-filled and expertly designed home with an abundance of character in this prime and highly esteemed pocket of Noble Park has the potential for all your real estate dreams. Do not miss out on this excellent opportunity. Contact Serkan 0433 202 397 or Tommy 0431 644 889 for more information at Biggin and Scott Springvale. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 122 Railway Parade, NOBLE PARK, VIC 3174 Price: Contact Agent Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 study, 2 garage Inspect: Wednesday 5pm-5.30pm/Saturday 11am-11:30am Auction: Closing Date Sale Tuesday 24July at 6pm (unless sold prior). Contact: Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889, Serkan Behaettin 0433 202 397, BIGGIN SCOTT SPRINGVALE, 8581 0999.
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Located within 300 metres from the CBD and close to St John’s Regional College, this fabulous site boasts a frontage of approximately 27.6 metres. An ideal multi townhouse development site (STCA). The substantial double storey home comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas and formal dining area. Ideal rental return whilst your plans are being approved! A high demand for the sale of your end product. A rare opportunity to secure almost 1/3 acre in the heart of one of Dandenong’s most popular areas. IT'S ALL ABOUT LOCATION!
Walk to the city centre, schools and station from this very solid brick veneer home set on an 852m2 block (approx) with a Planning Permit to construct a 140m2, three bedroom, two bathroom home at the rear. The home features two large separate living areas, 2.7m ceilings, aluminium windows, window shutters, terra cotta tile roof and hardwood floors. In need of renovation. An excellent project for the builder, investor OR ideal for extended family. Invest in your future! ONE OUT OF THE BOX!
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This two bedroom apartment is one of the largest we have marketed to date. The expansive living area will give you room to move without compromising your furniture needs. There is an ensuite to the main bedroom and a combined bathroom/laundry for the second bedroom. A large balcony runs across the front with street aspect. There is also a secure undercover carpark and storage area. Currently let to great tenants or vacant possession is available. Walk to train, shops and more! CENTRE OF TOWN LOCATION!
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Investors! Let the rental income on this investment property pay your mortgage. Located close to public transport and schools, the property accommodates a three bedroom home with a huge living room and a semi detached unit with kitchen meals/family room, separate bathroom and large bedroom. Combined rental return of $495 per week. An ideal way to start your investment portfolio OR live in one and rent the other. A GOLDEN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
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BEAUTIFUL LIGHT FILLED HOME With its red brick appeal and on 545m2 (approx) of rectangular land, the potential streaming from this home is endless. Perfectly placed within centralised Keysborough, this home is what every growing family, first home buyer or investor has been looking for. Just moments away from Parkmore Shopping Centre with close proximity to a variety of leading schools and surrounded by public transport services, the location here is ultraconvenient. Appreciating the homes current floorplan, the possibility of a contemporary touch will certainly enhance the character of this family home. With an open living area at the front leading through to a separate dining room and updated U-shaped kitchen, the living allocations are perfect for a bustling family. The homes idealist design continues with all bedrooms zoned at the back. Each bedroom features a generous BIR, newly carpeted flooring, while the master bedroom neatly leads into a two-way central family bathroom. Additionally, the home is full of vitality with large windows soaking the home with natural light. Outside the property features an immaculately sized rear yard with plenty of lawn space that is ready for an added intervention or personal touch. Another great potential for this home are the entertainment elements that it has to offer, such as an elongated and wide drive way leading into a covered carport and double garage.
a3b1c4 CLOSING DATE SALE Tuesday 24-July at 6:00pm PRICE $670,000-$725,000 VIEW Wed: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Sat: 11:30am - 12:00pm CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Victoria Leav 0499 910 025 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road Springvale 03 858 10 999
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KEYSBOROUGH 33 TRITON DRIVE CENTRAL HAVEN IN KEYSBOUROUGH Terms: 10% Deposit, Balance 30-60 Days With its genuine brick appeal and on 530m2 (approx) of corner land, this home is a call to anyone who's ever dreamt about embracing Keysborough's unparalleled lifestyle. Perfectly nestled within a centralised position, this magnificent home is what every growing family, first home buyer or investor has been searching for.You are within mere footsteps to Parkmore Shopping Centre, an easy commute to elite schools and surrounded with exceptional access to public transport services for everyday convenience. Valuing a sensational family floorplan, where you can live in comfortably as is or add a splash of your own character with a contemporary renovation either now or in the future. An open living area at the front of the home leads through to a separate dining room and a U-shaped kitchen fitted with stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom features a generous walk-through robe leading into a two-way central family bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are very well sized and fitted with built in robes.
a3b1c4 AUCTION Saturday 7th July at 11:00am PRICE Contact Agent VIEW Wed: 6:00pm - 6:30pm Sat: 10:30am - 11:00am CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Victoria Leav 0499 910 025 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road Springvale 03 858 10 999
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KEYSBOROUGH 5 FENTON COURT CHARM AND CONVENIENCE MEET This structured home positioned on approximately 560m2, has been impeccably built from the solid brick facade to the refined interior. Taking centre stage with an elevated position in an unbeatable Keysborough location, this home offers privacy, space, light and endless scope for the future.
NOBLE PARK 122 RAILWAY PARADE
a3 b2 c2 CLOSING DATE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) Tuesday 3-July @ 7pm PRICE $730,000-$750,000 VIEW Saturday 12:00pm -12:30pm CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Victoria Leav 0499 910 025 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road Springvale
EXTRAORDINARY HOME IN GREAT LOCATION A superb chance to purchase a terrific well located home. Ready to move in right away this spacious 3-bedroom property offers the perfect opportunity to secure a low maintenance home that caters for any growing family or your avid investor. • Ducted heating & air conditioning • Two living areas • Hardwood timber floors under the carpet • A fully appointed kitchen with s/s appliances • An informal meals area, separated from the kitchen • Window shutters
a3 b1 c1 CLOSING DATE SALE Tuesday 24-July at 6pm PRICE $670,000 - $737,000 VIEW Wed 5:00pm - 5:30pm Sat 11:00am - 11:30am CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Serkan Behaettin 0433 202 397 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road Springvale
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HAMPTON PARK - VIC - 3976 2 ANDERSON CLOSE Situated In a quiet street yet not far from everything a family would need is this cosy 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom stand-alone home on 652m2 approx. Just minutes away Hampton Park Shopping Centre, Primary & Secondary schools, transport and M1.
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a3 b1 c2 CLOSING DATE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) Tuesday 3rd-July @ 6pm PRICE $560,000 - $610,000 VIEW Contact Agent CONTACT Roger Nissanka 0406 271 004 Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road Springvale
SPRINGVALE SOUTH 4 RICKSON COURT ELEVATED FAMILY HOME IN A PRIME LOCATION Combining an excellent design with quality fittings, this double storey house comes with a self contained unit offer a genuinely modern yet luxurious living environment that is only a stone’s throw from Springvale South’s diverse shopping precinct. • Three living areas • Timber-top kitchen w/ SS appliances • Zoned & light filled living spaces • Formal lounge w/ separate dining room • Hardwood floorboards throughout
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INDUSTRY OPPOSITION TO OPPOSITION DENSITY MOVE THE State Opposition’s announcement that it will re-introduce residential planning controls that restrict low density, low impact redevelopment if elected in November, would be a backwards step for housing in Victoria, according to HIA’s Victorian executive director Fiona Nield. The Opposition has announced if elected in November, it will within 100 days reintroduce the two dwelling per-lot limit in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone, as well as re-introducing the discretionary nine metre height limit in the General Residential Zone. The height limit is currently 11 metres with a three storey cap. “It is important that planning policy,
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5 GRANGE CRESCENT WARRAGUL Family friendly living at a price you can afford! Generous space allocation with large living areas & big bedrooms. The study is conveniently at the front of the home as is the spacious master BR with french doors, ensuite & WIR. Ceiling fans, ducted heating & R/C Split system included. Entertain outdoors on the merbeau deck with unique ire pit & beautiful views! Bring the caravan, motorbikes + more as space is provided at the front of the home, in the dbl R/c garage + in the L/U shed / workshop. Walk to schools, Sporting facilities & more. 500,000-550,000 Internet ID: 19254434 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au
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NEW VIEW AT TOP OF PROPERTY SITE AUSTRALIA’S third largest property listing site has announced the appointment of Toby Balazs as the new chief executive officer of VIEW.com.au (formerly RealestateVIEW.com. au) effective 16 July 2018. Mr Balazs will take over from VIEW’s Enzo Raimondo, who has been closely involved with the property listing portal for over 16 years, first as CEO of Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) and later taking over as CEO of RealestateVIEW in 2016. Mr Balazs joins VIEW having served as a key member of REA’s leadership and online strategy teams since 2004. Announcing Toby’s appointment, VIEW chairman John Piccolo described Mr Balazs as a dynamic thinker and leader. “His track record in executing transformative digital programs has been exceptional and he embodies VIEW’s values of innovation, integrity and fostering strong family ideals”, he said. “VIEW’s continued mission to make property buying more intuitive, easier to understand and informative will only be intensified with Toby joining the team.” Reflecting on his appointment, Mr Balazs said he was honoured and excited to have been selected to lead this rapidly evolving company. “VIEW has a great culture, an increasingly broad capability in the market and a winning strategy that has enabled VIEW to grow strongly. Growing VIEW from the third largest player is a challenge I accept with both confidence and determination,” he said. “I am committed to continuing VIEW’s momentum based on a differentiated offering, which is resonating strongly in the market - by offering lower fees for real estate agents to list property, and importantly, delivering consumers an exceptional level of
New VIEW chief executive Toby Balazs. real estate industry information on a platform that is free and easy to use,” said Mr Balazs. Mr Balazs joins VIEW as it continues to roll out the stimulating rebrand and new site experience. The next round of transformations to be released in Spring 2018 are focused on providing richer search metrics and making property research easier and more informative. VIEW’s recent launch of Property-360, a Price Estimate tool for over 13 million properties across Australia, offers agents and consumers the ability to track the value of a residence and instantly calculate its estimated price. The feature allows users to adjust the value of a residence by adding bedrooms, bathrooms or car spaces. The rebrand also includes an editorial partnership with Independent Media Publishers (IMP) including Star News Group that now allows view.com.au to provide upto-date property insights and commentary that are invaluable to those living in regional areas as well as property developers. In 2018, VIEW maintains a nimble and disruptive culture designed to keep pace with a rapidly changing real estate market. ●
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The hole truth on donuts A humble family favourite is celebrating 50 years - but almost never existed. Dandee Donuts owner Susan Bell said her parents started the business back in the late 1960s. "The earliest photo that I can trace it to is 1968," she said. "It's all just hearsay, but I believe my mother and stepfather had a donut business. "Dad then decided to build his own hamburger van. "They got upset because they thought he was building a donut van." The story goes that he thought he might as well follow through on the rumours, and Dandee Donuts was born. "There's not too many businesses that have been around this long," Susan said. "It's really good. It makes you feel good to know that you've got something people love." She's not among Dandee Donuts' fans, though. "I spent my entire childhood in a donut truck," she said. "I hated it. "I did used to eat donuts, but I can't do it now. I've been around them too long. "My kids love them, of course." Susan's dad used to pay her one cent for each donut she put on a tray. She saved up for her first car and her house with donut money. "I went to uni and decided I never wanted to see another donut again," she said. She helped with the books when her mum died in 1993, and gave her dad a hand when he got sick in the late '90s. He died in 2002, leaving the business to Susan and her brother. She bought his share in 2007 and started to build the business. "The recipe hasn't changed in 50 years, except the colouring agent's been removed," she said. "They're freshly made. They're twice raised." This means the trucks need to be equipped with a proving oven. "They have to be refrigerated until they're put in the truck, and if we don't sell them they get thrown out at the end of the day," she said.
The donut sundae.
Susan Bell is keeping the family tradition alive. "That's why we sell out sometimes." The two Dandee Donuts vans move from Dandenong Market to the roadside in Hallam and the Berwick market on Sundays. A third, older truck can come into play to meet demand, and there's a trial coming up at the Cranbourne Home shopping centre. They appeared at AFL matches earlier this year but "they were picking and choosing which games they were giving us ... " and Susan was looking for consistency to build up a customer base. "Footy was the mainstay back in the day," she said. "We had about 10 trucks back in those days." She also has plans to set up a shop, which could birth new filling flavours and special takes on the classic hot jam donut. "We've experimented with them a couple of times at the market," she said. "We don't do massive amounts of them. We don't have the room in the trucks." Dandee Donuts will serve up special edition donuts to celebrate its 50th birthday. The Tim Tam donut, featuring whipped
cream and jam, will be available on Tuesday 10 July and Saturday 14 July. On Friday 13 July there'll be Dandee Donuts sundaes on the menu, with two original, Nutella, custard or peanut butter Dandee Donuts, vanilla or cookies and cream ice-cream, and chocolate fudge. On Sunday 15 July there'll be a birthday party theme. The lamington donut will take the traditional Dandee Donut and top it with chocolate and coconut. The fairy bread Dandee Donut will be covered with strawberry icing and sprinkles, and the lolly donut will be dressed with strawberry or chocolate sauce and classic Aussie lollies. Dandee Donuts will also cut a birthday cake at its Dandenong Market van at 2.30pm that day. Everyone who buys a bag of six Dandee Donuts between Tuesday 10 and Sunday 15 July can enter the draw to win a year's supply of donuts - that's 52 bags of six donuts. Visit www.dandenongmarket.com.au for more information.
The fairy bread and lamington donut specials.
The Tim Tam donut.
Wendy’s art offers up an abstract take on nature By Casey Neill Artist Wendy Grace took inspiration from cycles of life, change and growth at Heritage Hill for her latest exhibition. Paperbark Tales will be on display at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre in Dandenong until Saturday 21 July. Ms Grace spent the summer of 2017-'18 in a studio at Laurel Lodge overlooking the century-old Moreton Bay fig trees that stand in the Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens. "My residency dropped me into another world that inspired my perceptions and this
series of works on paper," Ms Grace said. She used the delicate patterns and contours she saw in the site's plants and trees as a starting point for abstract watercolour paintings that make up Paperbark Tales. "I aim to evoke a sense of place in my work, of a dream-like location created by the different configurations and the fluid-like quality of the paint," she said. Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre is at Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong, and is open 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm on Saturdays.
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WHAT’S ON Music to make you smile This event will feature popular and modern musical numbers from experienced performers from stage, musical theatre and opera. They'll perform excerpts from shows including Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, Half a Sixpence, Oliver, Guys and Dolls and more. The night will also include finger food. St James' Anglican Church Dandenong, 53 Langhorne Street. Saturday 7 July, 6.30pm for a 7pm show time. Tickets are $25, or $20 concession. Call 9793 3898 for more information.
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Dandenong Library, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 10 July, 6.30pm to 8pm. Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Tuesday 17 July, 6.30pm to 8pm. Bookings are preferred. Call 9706 8441.
Kids aged five years and over can learn about yoga through games and creative play at this free workshop. Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Friday 6 July, 2pm to 3pm. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.
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Participants can share their road safety issues with local councillors, council staff, local police and VicRoads staff. South Eastern Masonic Centre, 270 Hutton Road, Keysborough. Tuesday 10 July, 7.15pm to 9.30pm. Call Jo on 8571 5320 or email mayorspa@cgd.vic.gov.au for more information.
Kids aged five to 12 years can join the Little Devils Circus to learn acro-balance, juggling and more. Drum Theatre, 226 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Monday 9 July, 10.30am. $7 per child. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre. com.au to book.
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Hanging Worlds Kokedamas, or Japanese string gardens, get a make-over in this hands-on workshop. Materials will be available for nine to 15-yearolds to create the most outlandish or silly hanging world they can think of. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 10 July, 11am to 12.30pm. Book at www.drumtheatre.com.au or on 8571 1666.
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Kitchen Kids Rule Children aged six to 12 years can learn about nutrition and learn to make chocolate thick shakes, bliss balls, nut milk and school lunches. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street Dandenong. Wednesday 11 July, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per participant. Book at www. drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
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Cartooning workshop Kids aged eight to 12 years can draw cartoon characters at this interactive workshop. Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 11 July, 2pm to 3pm. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.
This free event will include dodgem cars, jumping castles, cultural activities, bush tucker and a sausage sizzle. Gloria Pyke Netball Stadium, Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 10 July, 11am to 3pm. Call Southern VACCA on 9701 4200 or DDACL on 9794 5933 for more information.
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Youths aged 12 to 25 years can transform recycled glasses and jars into tea-light candle holders. Youth and Family Services, 39 Clow Street (formerly YStop), Dandenong. Tuesday 10 July, 1pm to 3pm. Call 9793 2155 for bookings.
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Bollywood dancing Kids aged five years and over can try new moves and techniques and unleash the Bollywood star within. The event is free but bookings are essential. Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Tuesday 10 July, 2pm to 4pm. Call 1300 630 920
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Music and dance The Aussie Rhythm and Jazz Association will celebrate its third anniversary with a music and dance event featuring Matrix Dance Band. Keysborough Senior Citizens Club, 352 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Saturday 21 July, 8pm until late. $20 per head for adults, $15 for children aged six to 12 years, free for kids aged five years and under. For tickets, call Brian David on 8759 0747 or 0421 983 862, Lew Geer on 9558 1898 or 0437 950 550, Frank Nicholls on 9706 8212, Bernard Barr on 0412 372 566 or Phillip Naronaha on 0406 340 614.
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Eight artists in this over-55s village created artwork for display and purchase. Herbert Street Village, 84-86 Herbert Street, Dandenong. Saturday 7 July, 11am to 5pm, and Sunday 8 July, 1pmpm. Call Victoria Miller on 0490 274 485 for more information.
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Dream catchers Kids aged three to 10 years can get crafty and create dream catchers with yarn, feathers, beads and lace. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street Dandenong. Thursday 12 July, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per participant. Book at www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Fun with dancing Kids aged five and over can dance their way through an obstacle course. Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Friday 13 July, 2pm to 2.45pm. Free event. No booking required. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.
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Computer classes for beginners This eight-week course will take place in a small computer room for extra attention. The cost is $135, or $115 concession. Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue, Hallam. From Tuesday 24 July, 9.30am to 12.15pm. Call 9703 1688 for bookings.
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Make a sock puppet Kids aged 3 to 10 years can make their own sock puppet. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street Dandenong. Thursday 5 July, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per participant. Call 8571 1666 or visit www. greaterdandenong.com for bookings.
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Real Dinosaurs Toby the T-Rex stands up to 2.5 metres tall and 4 metres long. He walks, blinks, and roars. This free event will also include dancing, games, jokes, dino facts and lots more. It's for ages 5-plus. Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 5 July, 2pm to 2.45pm. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.
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Winter Night Food Truck Festival Winter warmers, entertainment and a licensed bar will roll in. Soccer5's Dandenong Oval, 29 Brindley Street, Dandenong South. Friday 6 July, 5pm to 10pm. Saturday 7 July, noon to 10pm. Sunday 8 July, noon to 10pm. This event is child-friendly and dog-friendly. Call 9794 0066 or join the Food Truck Festival Facebook page for more information.
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Paperbark Tales Wendy Grace responds to lived experience at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Garden through abstract painting and photography inspired by cycles of life, change and growth. Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Friday 29 June to Saturday 21 July. Open Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturday, 11am to 3pm. Call 9706 8441 for more information.
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Check out chess The Dandenong Chess club welcomes players of all ages, from novices to grand masters. 16 Balmoral Avenue, Dandenong. Wednesdays, 7pm. Call Paul on 0406 786 242 for more information.
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Shaping Greater Dandenong This Dandenong and District Historical Society pop-up exhibition will celebrate the people who've shaped the municipality. It will provide rare insight into the region's waves of migration and new arrivals. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Friday 13 July.
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My Dandenong, My Story This exhibition will showcase select oral histories from the Greater Dandenong Civic Collection, alongside projections of rarely seen Graham Southam photographs of the region. Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Friday 13 July. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
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Help is at hand Free meals, showers and laundry services are available. Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 34 Oak Avenue, Doveton. Tuesdays, 6pm to 8pm. Call 9791 1449 for more information.
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Tai chi This ancient Chinese martial art is a series of exercises performed in a slow, focused manner designed to keep the body in constant motion and promote relaxation. The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Mondays during school terms, 2pm to 2.20pm. A gold coin donation is welcomed. Call 9791 8664 or email theopendoor@ssjg. org.au.
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Asylum seekers awarded Para Paheer cheated death when the tiny fishing vessel he was travelling on sank after 30 days at sea. He then survived Australia's detention system, and on Wednesday 20 June was the major winner at the Friends of Refugees World Refugee Day awards. Mr Paheer accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award from keynote speaker - and former Australian Human Rights Commission president - Gillian Trigg at the Refugee Week and Refugee Recognition Awards at Springvale Town Hall. The Art Achievement nod went to Amir Tehrani, twin sisters Maya and Sarah Ghassali shared the Youth Achievement award, Shokria Hakimi received the success and Integration award, and Shaber Ahmed Ayobi was named the Sports Athlete of the Year. Amir Abdi won the All Abilities Award, the Business Achievement honour went to Nirma Murugumoorthy, Djibril Diallo accepted the Refugee Employee award, Nicole White took home the Refugee Champion award, Baqir Alidad received the Academic Achievement award, and Zacharia Dhieu, Neil Para, Unus Mohammad and Asif Mohsini shared the Service to the Community nod. Guests at the event heard that Mr Paheer was arrested and tortured for political activism in his homeland Sri Lanka before escaping to India in 2007. He fled when Tamils were being forcibly returned to Sri Lanka towards the end of the war. A gas tanker rescued Mr Paheer and 26 others when the fishing boat they were on sank, but 12 men died. He was the only English speaker on the boat so it fell to him to radio for help and work with rescuers to retrieve and identify the dead. Mr Paheer arrived in Australia in November 2009, spent two years in Christmas Island Detention Centre and was released into community detention in Apollo Bay before receiving permanent resident status.
The Refugee Week and Refugee Recognition Award recipients. He's since worked in various health and community services roles, and last year wrote a book called The Power of Good People to share his story. Amir Tehrani started an art group in Dandenong for people seeking asylum. Participants use art to convey their personal experience, remember their homeland or imagine a positive future after resettlement. Twin sisters and Gleneagles Secondary College Year 11 students Maya and Sarah Ghassali migrated to Melbourne in 2012 from Syria. They last year developed and launched podcast Refugees on Air that has thousands of listeners around the world. In each episode a refugee shares their achievements and the difficulties they encountered while settling into Australia. Shokria Hakimi settled in Australia more than 25 years ago after fleeing war in Afghanistan and has worked with other new arrivals in Melbourne's South-East. She delivers health promotion messages to the Afghan community in their own language, arranged community information sessions to distribute health information, and advocated for women who were experiencing violence. Shaber Ahmed Ayobi involves refugees and
people seeking asylum into the All Nations Social Cricket team in Dandenong. The team meets weekly during the cricket season and monthly throughout the year and brings vulnerable individuals and different communities together for social matches. Zacharia Dhieu has worked in Melbourne's North to help African communities to settle and integrate and started Life of a Refugee to raise awareness in schools about refugee experiences. Sri Lankan-born Neil Para settled in Ballarat with his young family in 2013 and has volunteered extensively with the SES, Black Hill Primary School and environment groups. Unus Mohammad arrived in Australia in 2015 and is a leader in Melbourne's Rohingya community. He's volunteered for the Red Cross and visited people living in Bangladesh's refugee camps with aid. Asif Mohsini arrived in Australia seeking asylum in 2010 and, while in detention, delivered English and computer classes to help others to prepare for settlement in Australia. In 2012 he was elected Afghan Australian Civil Society Organisation president, worked to establish the Victorian Afghan Association Network, and teaches at RMIT.
Amir Abdi runs inclusive events and volunteers to reduce social isolation for visually impaired people living in Melbourne's InnerEast, and represented Australia in low-vision team sport goalball. Nirma Murugumoorthy fled Sri Lanka's civil war and was held in mandatory detention in Australia for more than six years. He now employs other asylum seekers through Nirma's Community Cleaning and in 2015 helped to found social enterprise Tamil Feasts, where Tamil men share food from their homeland with the wider community. Djibril Diallo is the youth empowerment program co-ordinator at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC). Kanmani Barthasarathy arrived from Southern India as a nurse with 10 years of experience, but her qualifications haven't been recognised in Australia. She's volunteered as a concierge at Monash Health to provide language support, has worked as a research assistant, is a community liaison worker with Red Cross to help prevent forced marriage in Australia, and has studied to attain a PhD in nursing. She has been an AMES community guide and volunteers with Enliven Victoria as a peer educator. Nicolle White started the Refugee Stories Instagram account in 2015 to share moments from the lives of refugees who've gained Australian residency and their reflections about leaving their home countries, the journey here and their experience settling into the Melbourne community. Baqir Alidad left a small village in Afghanistan due to the ongoing persecution of the Hazara people and settled with his family in Iran. When he was 15 he was imprisoned for being Hazara, driven to the border and forced to walk back into Afghanistan. He was permanently separated from his family and arrived in Australia by boat seeking protection at age 16.
Time for trade opportunities Hallam students got a taste for trades through a showcase evening. The Hallam Senior College hosted the gala on Wednesday 20 June and industry partners, parents and students attended. Students demonstrated the skills linked to the Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates offered at the college through the Hallam Valley Trade Training Centre. Trades on display included automotive, building and construction, integrated technology, hospitality, plumbing, furniture making, and hair and beauty. The hospitality students treated guests to a three-course dinner. The evening also included the announcement of the latest winners of the HIA apprenticeship scholarships, Chantelle Crew and Daniel Webster. Both students were thrilled to have their hard work and dedication to education and training recognised, and intend on pursuing careers in the trades.
The hairdressing trade was among those on show.
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CX-8 diesel has arrived The greatly anticipated brand new CX-8 has arrived at Berwick Mazda. The stylish new three-row, seven-seat SUV offers the spacious versatility of a large car, with smaller dimensions that won't compromise on cabin comfort, drive or power. Sitting between Mazda's CX-5 and CX-9 on the sizing scale, the new Mazda CX-8 Diesel is narrower and shorter than its elder sibling. While this smaller stature allows for better manoeuvrability, it also offers growing families the flexibility of a comfortable seven-seat option. Loaded with Mazda's i-ACTIVSENSE technologies, the new Mazda CX-8 Diesel will feature the latest in safety equipment as standard from entry grade right through to top grade, offering peace of mind for drivers. It's also equipped with the 2.2L SKYACTIVD engine, giving a smooth drive, strong performance and excellent fuel economy. The premium feel of the drive is accentuated by the styling of the new Mazda CX-8 Diesel. Mazda's KODO design philosophy shines through the sculpted front signature wing and bold grille, and the high-quality interior finishes give the cabin a sense of refinement and elegance. Berwick Mazda General Manager Andrew Soligo said the new Mazda CX-8 will meet growing families' demands for seven-seat diesel SUVs. "Local families are opting for larger SUV's. The new Mazda CX-8 Diesel is the perfect fit for those who need the versatility of seven seats and the economy that diesel affords," Mr Soligo said. The new Mazda CX-8 Diesel is available at Berwick Mazda now. Book a test drive on 8796 6222 or visit Berwick Mazda at 3 Prestige Place in Narre Warren.
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New looks, and more equipment too for Kia Optima By Ewan Kennedy Fresh from the success of its sporty Stinger family car and the recent launch of a new Cerato, Kia Australia has given its Optima midsized sedan a makeover. Styling changes to the front and rear give it a different appearance, though they haven't greatly changed the character. More important are specification changes and changes to the prices of both the 2019 Optima Si and GT. Kia Optimas have a new infotainment head unit, with a 7.0-inch screen in the Si and 8.0inch for the GT. There is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. With a price reduction of $1100, down to an RRP of $33,390, and the inclusion of smartphone compatibility the Optima Si no longer has satellite navigation and the HID headlamps are replaced by dual projection headlamps. Optima GT retains satellite navigation through the new OEM head unit with 10-year MapCare and SUNA traffic information updates. The GT has a $1200 price reduction (RRP now $43,290). It no longer has a panoramic sunroof, the front passenger powered seat is no more and you have to make manual adjustments. Neither GT front seat is now ventilated, though both are still heated. The safety pack for both Optima models has gained Driver Attention Alert and the Lane Departure Warning System, the latter now features a more advanced Lane Keeping Assist protocol. Kia was one of the early leaders in having its vehicle suspension and handling revised to suit Australian driving conditions and driver preferences. For the 2019 models the engineering team has made further changes to give us what they say are, ‘improved ride and handling characteristics’. We have yet to drive the revised models but will get back to you once we have done so. Kia Optima has a seven-year warranty, seven-year capped price servicing and seven-year roadside assist. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Neat styling of the Kia Optima is well suited to the tastes of the family car buyer.
Kia was one of the early leaders in having its vehicle suspension and handling revised to suit Australian driving conditions and driver preferences.
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Flanigan is pitch perfect By Hayley Wildes When you've had the sort of consistent and frustrating injuries that Sinead Flanigan has endured throughout her career, representing Australia once again means all that much more the second time around. A right-handed pitcher for the Springvale Lions, 30-year-old Flanigan can fire down a fast-ball like few others. Her baseball talent is unquestioned and after retiring a few years ago, she has returned to the sport she loves so much. After representing the Australia Emeralds at the 2010 Baseball World Cup, Flanigan, who had a history of shoulder injuries, was struck down once again. "I came back [from the World Cup] and all my shoulder issues came about again and I was told I needed another surgery to clean up all the damage as my original surgery didn't go to plan." Flanigan said. She admitted she gave up on the sport and stopped playing for a couple of years. But she missed the sport too much and returned. "I just missed the game so much. I started playing again casually and turned myself into an outfielder and worked on my batting, so that I didn't have to pitch to save my arm a little bit." She said. With hard work and determination, Flanigan made her way back into the Australian team. Last year on an Emeralds tour of Japan, Flanigan began pitching again and realised that her shoulder 'was actually fine'. Since then, she has not looked back. After having the game taken away from her, Flanigan is now injury-free and loving the sport more than ever and she admits that being involved with the Australian program this
Sinead Flanigan will represent Australia at the Baseball World Cup in August. time around feels different. "I feel like I didn't really take those moments and appreciate what I had the first time." She said. "This time it's very, very different. I think I've grown up a lot and I love working hard now and I love being around people similar to me." "Just being around those elite athletes; it's such an inspiration to play with some of those girls." The hard work has certainly paid off. Flani-
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gan was recently named to the Australian Emeralds roster as a pitcher for the 2018 Women's Baseball World Cup, which is being held in Florida, USA in August. "I can't wait. I'm really, really excited." Flanigan said. "I think we've got a really good chance at a medal this year." Flanigan credits the Springvale Lions Baseball Club as having shaped her into the player she is today. With Simone Wearne (Australian head coach) heavily involved and superstar infielder and batter Shae Lillywhite head coach
of the Lions women's program, Springvale is a powerhouse club. "The coaching staff there and the women's program there is incredible. The level of training and development opportunities we get there is just unparalleled." Flanigan said. Competing at another World Cup - eight years after her first experience - is not just a credit to the skill that Sinead Flanigan possesses with ball in hand, it's a credit to her sheer will and resolve of finding a way back to the top level of her sport.
Gary Davidson elected president of Dandenong By Nick Creely
Angus Paterson's (#5) teammates get around him after a goal recently. 181553 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Rays on a path to glory By Hayley Wildes There is no doubt that the Dandenong Stingrays have enjoyed a terrific TAC Cup season thus far, but with six games left in the home and away season, they will be looking to finish on a high and roar into finals with plenty of momentum. With no TAC Cup action over the weekend, the Rays head into the final stretch of the season with an impressive record of 9-1, two games clear on top of the ladder and riding a five-game winning streak. The most remarkable aspect of the Rays winning streak has been the fact that they have been without not just a couple of stars, but a host of their best performers for the last three games. Bailey Williams, Zac Foot, Toby Bedford, Mitch Riordan and Sam Fletcher have all not played for the Rays in over a month because of Vic Country commitments, while Riley Bowman, Hayden Young and Will Hamill are among others to have missed TAC Cup games due to representing Vic Country. Earlier in the season, Dandenong coach Craig Black talked about what it meant to the club to have players representing Vic Country at the 2018 AFL under-18 National Championships. "I just think it's a really good reward for our zone; AFL South East - it's a great area. It's a really good reward for all the local coaches and 26 STAR JOURNAL
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the junior clubs that have put in so much time and effort for these young men." He said. "Then when they come to us it's a great reward for our program and for everyone involved." Having a club-record 12 Vic Country selections this year is proof of the sheer volume of top-end talent the Rays possess, but the fivegame winning streak points to the incredible depth of the squad. While other teams have faltered over the challenging AFL under-18 National Championships period, the Rays have gone from strength to strength, getting contributions across the board. Further showcasing the Rays dominance without their stars is the fact that they have won their last five games by an average of 53 points. They aren't just beating teams, they are tearing them a part. Dandenong's precision with ball in hand and willingness to take the game on is a staple of their attack. Teams simply can't defend the Rays for four quarters. Of their remaining six games, the Rays don't face a team currently placed in the top five. With their Vic Country representatives set to return for the Rays home game against the Geelong Falcons on Saturday July 7th, the Rays will be favoured to keep their winning streak alive.
Highly regarded in cricketing circles, Gary Davidson is now the new president of Dandenong, with the Panthers set to enter a new era in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition. Davidson, a former Wookey Medal winner with Berwick in 1999/00, will take the reins in 2018/19 after it was announced at the AGM on Monday 18 June at the social rooms at Shepley Oval. A champion of the Dandenong District Cricket Association, Davidson has been with the Panthers for almost a decade, and has served numerous roles on the committee. He replaces Michael Findlay, who stood down as president on the night after a stellar stint in the top job. Findlay will remain at the club on a committee level, after being on the leading front of three premierships during his time in charge.
There has been some change on a committee level at the club, with Shahid Malik now in as treasurer, while Brent Fairbanks, Andrew Newman and Darren Pattinson will join the committee. Three champions of the club were also given life membership at the Panthers, in recognition of their contribution both on and off the field. Current first XI opening batsman Brett Forsyth - who has scored over 7000 runs in his time at the club - was the first inducted, and is coming off his most prolific season (825 runs) since back in 2011/12. Left-arm quick Justin Butterfield - who was a staple of the first XI bowling attack since first getting a crack in the top-side in 2007/08 until 2016/17 - was the second inducted, while club stalwart Mark Boraston was rewarded for his impact over so many years at the club.
Dandenong champion Brett Forsyth has been inducted as a life member. 165017 Picture: ROB CAREW dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Eagles continue to soar By Hayley Wildes Noble Park claimed a hard-fought win over North Ringwood on the weekend in Division 1 of the Eastern Football League. With the game in the balance all day, the Bulls made the most of their opportunities in the fourth quarter to run out 12.12 (84) to 8.12 (60) winners. Jake Gains and the ever-consistent Kyle Martin were best for the Bulls, while Hudson Thomas kicked three crucial goals. Rowville staved off Doncaster at Seebeck Oval. Trailing by six points at half-time, the Hawks turned the tables on the Sharks in the third term and never looked back, winning 15.11 (101) to 11.13 (79). Riley D’Arcy (four goals) and Mitchell Garner were sublime for Rowville. In Division 2 of the Southern Football League, Keysborough couldn’t match it with Murrumbeena for four quarters, falling 14.9 (93) to 16.9 (105) at home. Chris Bryan (three goals) - who has stood tall all season for the Burras - was again brilliant, while James Anwyl and Troy Cullen battled valiantly. The Doveton Eagles remain on top of the ladder after disposing of East Brighton, 11.8 (74) to 17.11 (113). With scores level at halftime, the Eagles took control of the game in the second half as the ruthless forward line duo of Russell Robertson (six goals) and Darren Sheen (four goals) combined for 10 majors. Cameron Carmody was instrumental for the Eagles. In Division 3, Endeavour Hills comprehensively defeated Black Rock, 15.7 (97) to 6.5 (41). The Falcons held their opposition scoreless in the opening quarter and continued their dominance throughout the game. Nathan Strom (four goals) and Daniel Batson were impressive for Endeavour Hills. Hampton Park was simply dominant in taking care of business against South Yarra, 5.3 (33) to 15.17 (107). Shannon Henwood and Travis Davis had plenty of the ball for the Red-
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Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS (73). Jayke Hopkins (four goals) was superb for Dandenong, while Brad Reiner impressed for Sandown. Lyndale fell to Cerberus 7.11 (53) to 4.3 (27). Trailing all day, the Pumas struggled offensively, but Jayden MacDonald can hold his head high after a strong performance.
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Russell Robertson, pictured recently with Peter Dye, booted six majors against East Brighton. 181759
It turned out to be a disappointing trip to Tasmania for the Dandenong Rangers in SEABL action over the weekend. With both squads playing two matches, neither team was able to grind out a win. The men were without star Anthony Drmic, who was called up to the Australian team as it battles it out in the World Cup qualifiers. Taking on the Hobart Chargers on Friday night, the Rangers couldn’t find a way back into the game after falling behind early, losing 97-87. Puoch Puoch (18 points, 4 rebounds) topscored for the Rangers, while Tyler Robertson (12 points) provided a spark off the bench. Dandenong simply didn’t have an answer for Hobart’s Craig Moller (17 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists). On Saturday night, Dandenong took on North West Tasmania and despite a strong
start, was unable to keep pace with the Thunder for the remainder of the game. Rhys Vague (17 points), Puoch Puoch (10 points, 10 rebounds) and Lucas Barker (13 points, 7 assists) performed well, but it wasn’t enough as North West Tasmania ran out 84-73 winners. The loss - their fourth in a row - sees Dandenong drop to 10th on the ladder with a record of 8-8. The women also took on Hobart on Friday night. In an important match in the context of both teams’ seasons, the Chargers came out with much more energy and never gave the Rangers a sniff. Hobart controlled the game from start to finish to run out massive, 104-74 winners. Tayla Roberts (23 points, 10 rebounds) was a workhorse in the paint, and without her, the deficit would’ve been even greater. Hobart’s Brittany Smart (32 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists) was unstoppable. Against Launceston a day later, the Rang-
ers once again fell behind early and although they kept fighting until the end, were unable to score a win. The Tornadoes held a 27-14 advantage after one quarter and despite a comeback attempt from the Rangers, Hobart claimed an 82-74 win. Tayla Roberts (12 rebounds, 11 points) again performed well, while Tess Madgen (17 points, 9 rebounds) was impressive on both ends of the court. In what was an improved team effort, the Rangers had six players score in double figures, but Laura Nicholson’s 29 points and 9 rebounds were too much. Despite the two road losses, Dandenong is still well and truly in the post-season race. The Rangers’ 9-7 record has them entrenched in the logjam between fifth to ninth. Looking ahead to Round 13 action, both teams will be hoping to return to the winners list in a Saturday night double-header against the Melbourne Tigers at Dandenong Stadium from 5pm.
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