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Sam and Elham Jurdi – where social distancing is not a problem for this married couple, King of Falafel has fresh and hand-made falafel, tabouli, sambousek pastries, lamb kibbi and vegetarian kibbi – and of course hummus – in generous take home packs.
City of Greater Dandenong has put a freeze on rents for Dandenong Market traders to ensure they can keep operating and the market can remain open during the Covid-19 pandemic. Greater Dandenong Council has supported a stimulus package totalling $1.5 million to help keep the market open. The package will see rents waived for all market traders from tomorrow until 30 June. Dandenong Market Board Council representative and Greater Dandenong councillor Maria Sampey said the market provided an invaluable service to the local community and it was important it remained open. "Dandenong Market has a long and proud history of offering high quality fresh produce at a low price," Cr Sampey said. Continue page 5
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Fake text messages and rumours circulating claims of Covid-19 cases at Springvale Shopping Centre have been quickly quashed by the centre, which says "there is no such outbreak here". The text messages falsely claimed there had been six cases of coronavirus at the centre and all staff were in quarantine - without proof or that the sender was from a governing body. The messages also stated: "Please tell anyone you know who goes to Springvale shopping centre in last 2-3 days". In a Facebook post Springvale Shopping Centre slammed the false messages, call-
ing the material - which had been spread via WhatsApp Messenger and other social media - as a "dangerous prospect for us all" if people didn't verify information. "You can rest assured that at Springvale Shopping Centre that we are leaving no stone unturned in our quest to make this the cleanest and safest centre in Melbourne," it said in the post. "In this time of uncertainty, it is paramount that you get the right information," it said. City of Greater Dandenong Council also weighed in on the issue saying council had not received any information regarding confirmed cases of coronavirus in Springvale. "This message is a hoax. Council does not
communicate with residents via text message," council posted on its Facebook page. Chee-ky Dunlop, who runs the Keysborough Resident's Facebook Page, said his brother had fallen victim to the viral message. "I don't where my brother got that from, he just sent that to us in the family WhatsApp," Mr Dunlop said. "He was more affected by it and warning us of it being so close to home. "You don't know if they're just kids trying to have a laugh." In a further notice to residents, Springvale Shopping Centre posted a letter on its Facebook page regarding "another rumour" that its centre had been "harbouring coronavirus cases".
"As of 31st March 2020 at 10:30am, there is no official information which substantiates any level of claims," the notice stated. Meanwhile, anxious residents also took to Facebook after observing a typed letter pinned to the entrance of Springvale Shopping Centre regarding unfounded claims of a coronavirus outbreak. Monash University's Dr Carlo Kopp said until a concerted global effort was made to solve the problem of fake news consumption and spreading, "it will continue to put human life at risk". Concerned residents are urged to go to health.gov.au and state government websites for coronavirus-related information.
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How Locals Can Help Locals! Dear Readers, These are challenging times for our local community, as they are for all local communities around the world. Many of us are anxious, and unsure about many things, but one thing we know for certain is that we need to work together as a community to overcome the challenges this global pandemic has created. ISOLATE AND AVOID INFECTION The Coronavirus is first and foremost a health crisis, and keeping our community safe and healthy is the number one priority. Please follow the government protocols and do all you can to avoid infection. STAY INFORMED For 110 years, Star News Group, an independent family company, owner of this masthead has been the trusted source of local news, and we take our responsibility to inform the local community very seriously. For the latest government advice regarding COVID-19, see www.health.gov.au, and please beware that ‘news’ on social media is not regulated and many false and dangerous theories are being shared online. PLEASE BUY LOCAL This health crisis has caused an economic crisis, and we need to do all we can as a community to save local jobs, and livelihoods in the long term. The best thing we can do (in addition to staying well) is buying from local businesses whenever possible. Buying locally has an amazingly positive multiplier effect on the local community because your money keeps being reinvested by other local businesses and employees. This is critical to keeping locals in jobs. A NOTE TO OUR ADVERTISERS We understand these are very tough times for business – as we are also feeling the impact. We are ready to assist you to change your advertising copy to keep the local community updated about any changes to your business operations, safety protocols, new service delivery models, messages of thanks/ support or other important news. We are also in the process of developing programs for our loyal advertisers to assist through these tough times, and we look forward to working together to see this through. Our readership is up, as people seek trusted news in a crisis. THANKS TO OUR READERS We can’t thank you enough for your loyal support over that past 110 years, and we look forward to keeping you informed in the decades to come. Our journalists are doing an outstanding job, in very tough conditions, and by picking up the paper or subscribing online you are helping to ensure they keep us updated and informed. Thank you. Finally, they say character is revealed in a crisis, and our local community is once again rallying and showing great strength and resilience.
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Covid rate steadies By Brendan Rees and Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong's confirmed coronavirus cases sat at 11 cases, while the state's rising tally slowed - as of Sunday 5 April. The 1135 confirmed cases across Victoria includes babies to people in their early nineties. A woman in her seventies died in hospital on Friday 3 April - taking the number of people who have died in Victoria from coronavirus to eight. Since 2 April, new cases had risen by 105 - a slight flattening of the curve, according to the data released by the Department of Health and Human Services. There were 75 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission. More than 56,000 tests have been conducted to date. As of 5 April, 47 people were in hospital including 11 patients in intensive care. More than half the reported cases (573) 476 had recovered. Of the total 1135 cases, there have been 911 in Melbourne and 212 in regional Victoria. A number of cases remain under investigation. Greater Dandenong had 11 confirmed cases of the virus, Casey had 37 and Cardinia nine. A further breakdown of cases showed Ston-
nington local government area had 84 confirmed cases - the highest number in the state - which included suburbs such as Toorak and South Yarra. Police have strong powers to enforce new coronavirus laws - with Victoria Police announcing it had issued 142 fines in the 24 hours leading to 5 April. Officers had conducted 13,292 spot checks at homes, businesses and non-essential services across the state as part of Operation Sentinel. The total fines were 199. Most breaches were for people out of their homes, attending disruptive parties in houses, or gathering in public parks. "We are getting a significant amount of public information about people who aren't complying," Victoria Police deputy commissioner Shane Patton said.
"While the majority of the Victorian community are doing the right thing, there are people that continue to flout the rules and put people's lives at risk. "Our message is this - people should not be leaving their own home for any reason other than the four we have described, if they do there is every chance they will receive a significant fine." On 30 March, staff at a Fitzroy bar were handed an on-the-spot fine of $9913 for ignoring social distancing rules. Victoria's Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton stressed the importance for Victorians to get a flu vaccine ahead of the coming influenza season. "Influenza is a serious illness that kills many Victorians each year. With Covid-19 now also circulating in the state, a widespread influenza outbreak would be a devastating double-whammy for our health services to cope with," he said. Premier Daniel Andrews said there are four reasons for Victorians to leave their home: food and supplies, medical care and care giving, exercise, and work or education. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has a hotline for public information on Covid-19, which is 1800 675 398.
Council’s $4m relief package amid crisis City of Greater Dandenong has unveiled a $4 million relief package to help its most vulnerable community members during the Covid-19 pandemic. Council has introduced a series of measures to ease the financial burden on its residents and ratepayers. The package includes the following initiatives: A rate relief package for pensioners and the unemployed totalling $2 million. Greater Dandenong's 11,000 pensioners will have $100 waived from its fourth-rate instalment. All council ratepayers who are unemployed will be able to apply for a $200 waiver. An online form will be available for them to complete by the end of this week. Council will also consider further rate waivers for people experiencing extreme hardship outside of these two groups up to a maximum of $500. No interest will be raised on outstanding rates until at least June 30. A further review will take place at this time. No legal action will be taken on any individual or business who has outstanding rates until after 30 June. Council will provide an additional $250,000 to material aid providers in the City of Greater Dandenong Rents for all traders at Dandenong Market will be waived until 30 June at a cost of $1.5 million. Council has waived rents for many of council's commercial leaseholders who have been forced to close as a result of COVID-19 until 30 June. For those still trading rent has
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rebates will be offered to sporting · Rental clubs for seasonal venue hire and for other leisure facilities that have been forced to close including the Dandenong Basketball Association Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti said council recognised many people in the community were facing financial hardship.
"While the actions of the Federal Government are necessary if we are to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and flatten the curve, council is fully aware of the impact this is having on many in our community," he said. "We are committing in excess of $4 million to help support those in our community being hit hardest. We want them to know council cares and is here for them during this health crisis." Cr Memeti said while council was encouraging residents who could still pay their rates to do so to prevent debt accruing, it also recognised this was not possible for everyone. "Many people in our community have recently lost their jobs and are simply not in a position to pay their rates," he said. "We recognise that things we often take for granted like having enough food on the table are real struggles for some of our residents and we hope the measures we have introduced will help make things a little easier during this very challenging time."Council's call centres remain open and any residents in need of support are encouraged to contact Council on 8571 1000. "This is by far the most challenging health crisis our community has faced but I encourage you all to do the right thing," Cr Memeti said. "Greater Dandenong prides itself on being a community that works together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all. By all working together and helping each other where we can, we can ensure our community bounces back stronger than ever."
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Prepared for fast, feast Retailers at Armada Dandenong Plaza are getting ready for Ramadan and Eid celebrations with Ramadan starting on the 23 April and Eid celebrations taking place from the 24 May. In the weeks leading up to Ramadan locals will be purchasing essential food items like dates and Zam Zam water Directly from Mecca. Other items that are high in demand include digital Azan clocks that can be preset for prayer time, prayer mats, plain prayer clothing, perfume, and religious books. Around 20 days into Ramadan locals will be seeking out items for their Eid celebrations such as Eid decorations, brightly coloured party clothes for, women and children, halallollies, henna, sweets such as baklava and Eid gifts. Store manager at Modesty Collection, Abdullah Tamuryani said: "We spend the whole year preparing for Ramadan and Eid celebrations. Dandenong is such a multicultural suburb that we now stock the Quran in 26 different languages so we can cater for all nationalities throughout Ramadan. "It's not unusual for local retailers to run out of items like dates but we are quite prepared for both Ramadan and Eid, it's our biggest season as a local retailer. For Eid celebrations we provide gift packs with heaps of goodies such as halal lollies for kids, educational kids toys, stickers, colouring books and decorations." According to management at Market Place Fresh at Armada Dandenong Plaza: "Dates are a big part of Ramadan but there is also an increase in demand for dried figs, mangoes, apricots and a variety of nuts. Eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, peas, tomatoes and beans are also popular throughout Ramadan. Lebanese sweets are in high demand towards the conclusion of Ramadan." Centre manager at Armada Dandenong Plaza Monica Jenkins said: "Ramadan is a significant cultural event for Armada Dandenong Plaza. Our retailers are well prepared ahead of time and offer a wide selection of items to cater for the needs of customers throughout Ramadan observance."
Market Place Fresh employee Sounya Vzuswanthan Visvanthan at Armada Dandenong Plaza prepares for Ramadan and Eid celebrations. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
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A stubborn stink over Keysborough By Cam Lucadou-Wells Eighteen months on, the state's pollution watchdog is trying to catch the source of a persistent bad smell in Keysborough. Environment Protection Authority Victoria has inspected some of the industries in Dandneong South with the "potential" to generate the "rubbish-like" stench regularly reported by the public. "Odour has a tendency to dissipate quickly so timely reporting gives our officers the best chance of tracing it to a source," EPA Southern Metro regional manager Marleen Mathias said. "EPA's investigation is ongoing and EPA officers will enforce regulatory action, in line with its Compliance and Enforcement Policy, if required." On community Facebook pages, a host of residents have commented on the "sewerage" like stench as far away as Springvale South. "The air quality is so bad this morning that I gagged when I let the dog out," one stated on 21 March. Resident Nina Kelly told Star Journal the residents were trying to help the EPA pin-point the "horrid rancid garbage smell" that regularly wafted across Keysborough's new estates. "The rancid smell has only appeared in the area since the light industrial area was established in the past two years south of Greens Road. "The smell can be so intense for hours, residents are forced to close windows and bring in washing from the line." She was worried on the impact on children's health at Keysborough South Primary
School, as a result. "I urge the community to contact EPA each time via their contact centre so the source can be located." The issue was also raised at a recent EPA public conference on the proposed wasteto-energy plant in Ordish Road, Dandenong South. People were concerned of the cumulative impact of the plant on top of existing "abso-
lutely disgusting" odours, which were causing children to "vomit" and stay inside. Residents said they were prevented from opening windows, running or comfortably breathing due to the smells carried by southeasterly winds, the conference's chairperson Jennifer Lilburn reported. Pollution complaints can be reported on EPA's 24-hour hotline on 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842).
Asbestos remover fined An asbestos removal company has been convicted and fined for misusing the logo of Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) on its business stationery and website. Asbestos Australia Pty Ltd and its director Tom Visal Clappers each pleaded guilty to one charge of falsely suggesting that asbestos removal services were approved by EPA, in contravention of the Environment Protection Act. The Hallam based company was convicted and fined $2500 and ordered to pay EPA's prosecution costs in the amount of $813.46 while Mr Clappers was fined $1000 without conviction. During sentencing Dandenong Magistrate Gregory Connellan reminded the company and Mr Clappers that EPA was a regulatory agency responsible for setting and enforcing industry standards. Magistrate Connellan said given the seriousness of the offence, he saw it fit to record a conviction against the company despite it being the company's first offence. EPA's Principal Solicitor Guy Ventrice said the fines and conviction served as a reminder that courts will take a dim view of anyone who misuses the logo of EPA for their own commercial benefit. Asbestos Australia was given several opportunities to stop displaying the EPA logo on its website and any related advertising or business documents before enforcement action was taken. EPA Executive Director Mark Rossiter said EPA's name and logo is well known and trusted across the Victorian community, and EPA is prepared to take decisive action against any person who falsely suggests an affiliation with EPA.
Market remains open "The rent relief provided by Greater Dandenong Council will allow the Dandenong Market to continue to operate, and will also ensure that when the time comes, we will be able to return to business as usual as quickly as possible," Ms Busch said. "Dandenong Market is taking every precaution to ensure the Market remains safe and welcoming for its visitors and traders during this time. This includes enforcing social distancing regulations, maintaining a strict cleaning regime and promoting regular personal hygiene. "We thank our customers for continuing to support our fresh produce small businesses during these difficult and uncertain times," she said.
SUPER Make the comparison. Cash, shares - or a four bedroom house and land package in a hand selected growth area? What do you look for in an investment product, in any form of investing? What makes a better and safer investment product for you? Safe Super Homes says there are four fundamental characterises of a “desirable” investment product – apart from your own emotions and product performance. These are: 1. Transparency and honesty; 3. Convenience and 2. Cost savings; tax savings; 4. Touch and feel and location. Ask yourself what fundamental characteristics do you really want and need in an investment product. This will help you focus on what really matters when choosing an ‘investment product’ – either shares or brand new four bedroom house and land property. That will reduce any temptation in choosing the wrong product. Shares have been making about seven per cent over the last decade and now have lost 40 per cent-plus in 2020, whereas our investment houses in Melbourne’s southeast have made more than 100 per cent or more than doubled in the same decade. Safe Super Homes director Kelvin Gough said Rainmaker Research estimates “$290 billion shaved off Aussie super funds in last month due to COVID-19”. “We personally believe that this may only be the tip of the iceberg,” Mr Gough said. “Safe Super Homes can show you a further report from Corelogic, showing house prices in Clyde North made 78 per cent in last five years. That is, 15.6 per cent per annum and when you add rental income of 2.8 per cent it rises to 18.4 per cent. “Very few investment houses match these figures.”
In fact, Safe Super Homes is doing even better financially than these median priced homes. “Our unique four bed investment homes are costing nothing per week when buying in your personal name/s (if you have sufficient equity in your PPR) or nil in your super name – so long as you have about $220,000 in your risky share based super fund – via an SMSF.” Mr Gough advises to be more ‘particular and careful’ when it comes to choosing an investment. “Although, it’s now been 12 years since the depths of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) hit in 2008, we say its lingering sad impact continues to make investors more particular and careful, with their investment choices. “Our dramatic prediction has arrived in February-March 2020.” 12446461-SG15-20
From page 1 "During these challenging times it has never been more vital that Dandenong Market's offering is retained. "By waiving rents until the end of June we hope this will provide some much-needed financial relief to traders so they can keep operating and the market can stay open." Dandenong Market Board Chairperson Julie Busch said Dandenong Market was an essential service and one which attracted 5.6 million visitors each year. She said while some modifications had been made to ensure the health and wellbeing of its traders and customers, its popular fresh fruit and vegetable sections, along with its meat, fish and deli hall remained open.
gation Cappointment In her world, Anna from M and C Sweets says people should be hoarding chocolate, not toilet paper. For many of Anna’s loyal customers, stockpiling sweet treats is definitely an 'essential' item on their market shopping list. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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8 April 1920 Chained Man sleeps in Graveyard
Youngsters on the South Gippsland Hwy were doubly enterprising with their sale of mushrooms over the Easter Weekend. Not only were the bags the one price (40cents) although miles apart but nicely “top dressed” with good specimens to hide the bulk of stalks underneath.
3 April 2000 Refuse refused
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Greater Dandenong council is reminding residents of leaving rubbish on nature strips to consult their guidelines brochure on hard waste. Green waste and used tyres will not be collected and the council will enforce littering laws with fines up to $2000.
More than 60 south-east manufacturers are among the potential winners from a State Government plan for extra trains and fewer level crossings on the Dandenong rail corridor. The government announced last week that it will buy 37 trains and that each of them would carry 20% more passengers than current trains when they come into service from 2018. South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance executive director Adrian Boden said the boosts from 30% to 50% in Australian made content for each train would benefit jobs. About 67 firms in the region are capable of supplying the new trains, he said. “Manufacturing is still a staple part of the GDP of Victoria. “We’ve got a growing population and we’ve got to work to increase the number of jobs – being stable is not good enough.”
Stanley Brooks, of “Hollaway” Cowper St Upper Hawthorn, has come into prominence in rather a queer manner. Recently an advertisement was published offering £5 to anyone who was prepared to sleep in a graveyard, and from nigh upon six thousand applicants this man was selected. On Thursday night Brooks was brought out to Dandenong and he was left in the cemetery handcuffed to a bed. When the sleeping man was disturbed early next morning his wrists were bruised and bleeding, which he declared must have been done by moving violently in his sleep. But he said it was the best night’s sleep he had ever had.
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$6000 for a push The Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal is better off by $6,395.45 thanks to the efforts and generosity of Dandenong residents. The money was raised by the Dodgers basketball Team, which held a sportsman’s night, hotel collections and the annual barrow push form Dandenong to Melbourne. The final total of $6,395.45 was $3000 more than last year and brought the Dodgers total to $25,000 in only seven years of fundraising.
Green Wedge Amendments to Keysborough’s green wedge project have been approved by a State Government appointed independent review panel. The panel supported Greater Dandenong council’s plan to enhance the area’s urban design and environment management systems, Greater Dandenong’s mayor Councillor Angela Long said the council aimed to keep development of the area at a controlled, semi-urban level.
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Principal wins $45k award The assistant principal at Wooranna Park Primary School in Dandenong North has been celebrated and recognised for her transformative work with marginalised and disadvantaged students. As a 2020 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award Winner, Jennie Vine will receive a Teaching Fellowship valued at $45,000. This will include $10,000 for their own professional development and $25,000 to implement a strategic project that drives long-term, measurable benefits for their school. Later this year, the 2020 Teaching Fellows will also be given the opportunity to travel internationally and tour a high performing education system. “We’re thrilled to have the program recognised at the Teaching Awards this year, we’ve been steadily attracting considerable interest from educators and academics and we’re very happy to see it formally recognised at such a level,” Ms Vine said. “Joining the Teaching Fellows is an amazing opportunity, I look forward to working with the Fellows, sharing our insights and unlocking alternative ways to transform learning through innovation and research-based evidence.” Now in its fourth year, the awards are run in partnership with national charity Schools Plus and have evolved to be one of Australia’s most prestigious prizes with a focus on educators
Jennie Vine, assistant principal at Wooranna Park Primary School in Dandenong, has won the 2020 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award. Picture: CONTRIBUTED working in disadvantaged communities. Nathan Barker, head of community investment at Commonwealth Bank said: “We are delighted to play a part in identifying and awarding 12 inspirational teachers and school
leaders each year who have made a positive and tangible impact on their schools and communities. “These awards not only honour their incredible work in engaging young minds to
learn, but also recognise a dedication to teaching in areas that need it most.” Jennie was chosen from more than 400 education professionals who were nominated across Australia.
Mural on ‘tower of strength’ Noble Park’s enduring community spirit is being depicted in a public mural. The streetscape artwork Roots depicts a mighty River Red Gum’s root system sprawling through the suburb. Artist Hayden Dewar was inspired by the changing population that calls Noble Park home as well as the tree that’s so synonymous with the area. The painting is on the corner of Ian Street
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and Mons Parade, opening out to the new connection to the railway station. Roots is part of City of Greater Dandenong’s temporary art program Transformed. More than 30 artworks have been installed in the council’s activity centres since 2006. “These temporary art works in our activity centres assist us in creating friendly pedestrian environments and add colour and vibrancy to our streetscapes,” mayor Jim Memeti said.
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Community heart needed By Danielle Kutchel Noble Park has the Paddy O'Donoghue Centre. Keysborough's getting the Keysborough South Community Hub. And Springvale will shortly have the Springvale Community Hub. So why doesn't Dandenong have an integrated community facility? It's a question that Silvia Mastrogiovanni wants an answer to. "They've been for years that we'll get one," she said. "I'm not hopeful that we're going to get one." Currently, community meeting spaces are spread out across various locations in Dandenong, and there is an appetite among forgotten residents for a single facility that has it all under one roof. Greater Dandenong Council released a community needs survey online on Thursday 26 March, seeking community input on the community activities, services and buildings provided in central Dandenong, to explore the feasibility of a potential future Dandenong Community Hub. Greater Dandenong Council's acting community services director Tilla Buden said the needs analysis, including the survey, was prompted as the Springvale Community Hub nears completion, following an infrastructure plan for Springvale and Central Dandenong that was completed in 2012. "Council is asking the community how they currently use these services or buildings in central Dandenong, why they use them, and how they see them being used in the future," Ms Buden said. "The feedback received will be used to help shape the future delivery of community activities and services and the provision of community buildings in central Dandenong."
The Springvale Community Hub, currently under construction. Dandenong residents want a similar facility. But Ms Mastrogiovanni said she didn't believe some of the questions in the survey were appropriately framed. "Why aren't you asking us what we want instead of asking what we've used?" she said."It's called a needs survey, why are they not asking us what we need?" For her part, the co-founder of Dandenong Community Association wants to see an integrated, intergenerational facility for Dandenong residents of any age to take part in activities and classes, gather informally and hold community meetings.Ms Mastrogiovanni envisages a facility similar to the Paddy O'Donoghue Centre, with a kinder on site, facilities for youth and seniors' activities, and room for the University of the Third Age.
She believes that social activities at the potential facility would be beneficial to the mental health and social wellbeing of the whole community, providing a place of welcome for people from diverse backgrounds. Ms Mastrogiovanni said a community hub is the sort of facility that Dandenong needs as the town continues to experience huge growth and attract residents from different nationalities. "We really need somewhere that's a heart for Dandenong," she explained. "It's a great necessity, I don't know why the council can't see it. Maybe economics is driving it away but if they've got the money for other suburbs, why is Dandenong always missing out?"
Dandenong has an existing Neighbourhood House, the Dandenong Neighbourhood and Community Learning Centre, which provides pre-accredited training courses and other skills programs, as well as referrals to other services and some social activities - but Ms Mastrogiovanni said Dandenong had "outgrown" the services on offer there and requires a bigger integrated facility. The centre was contacted for comment on the issue. Residents can access the community needs survey online at www.greaterdandenong.com or email feedback to community.consultations@cgd.vic.gov.au, until Thursday 23 April at 5pm.
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A soccer showcase in Dandenong will kick things up a notch in the race for an A-League team. Gach Chuol, Greater Dandenong Councillor Jim Memeti and Sukart Alex got in some practice ahead of the Saturday 16 June event. See page 7 for the full story. 181655 Picture: GARY SISSONS
His life for others By Casey Neill
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Lee Tarlamis says his older brother’s cancer battle inspired him to spend his life helping those less fortunate. His service culminated in a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, announced on Monday 11 June. The Noble Park man and former state Upper House MP received the nod for service to the people and Parliament of Victoria “I’m extremely humbled. It’s not something that I’d expected,” he said. “I didn’t do it to get acknowledgement. “It was about wanting to provide assistance and help to people. “It’s a view that I formed very early on.” Mr Tarlamis said his brother fought cancer for two years before dying at age 17. “The trouble and the stress that the family went through, I saw how positive he was
throughout those two years,” he said. “It instilled in me that as tough as I think I have things, there are always people out there who are doing it a lot worse than me. “That’s why I got involved in the local community.” Initially that was through the Keysborough Learning Centre. “The centre loaned me a computer for me to do my school work,” he said.
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“I wanted to repay the favour so I was volunteering time with them.” There he met then-politician Eddie Micallef and became his electorate officer. “That’s how I got into the politics world,” Mr Tarlamis said. “That opened up a lot of opportunities to provide assistance to community groups.” He never intended to run for parliament, but “one thing lead to another which lead to another” and he was a South Eastern Metropolitan Region MP from 2010 to 2014. “That was such an honour as well, when you consider the fact that very few people get to hold that position and represent that large number of people,” he said. Mr Tarlamis was a Springvale Benevolent Society volunteer from 2002 to 2012, a Noble Park Community Action Forum member for many years, a founding Springvale Multicultural Men’s Shed committee member, and more.
He’s now a senior advisor to Special Minister of State Gavin Jennings. The world of politics is not where he thought he’d end up. The Tarlamis family moved from Oakleigh to Keysborough when he was eight months old. He went to Wallarano Primary School in Noble Park and to Chandler Secondary College, where Keysborough College’s Acacia campus now stands. Mr Tarlamis went on to study an associate diploma of business. “I grew up working with dad in the family businesses,” he said. “I thought it would be logical that I would go into the business world and maybe into management or something like that. “I really enjoyed the community stuff. “Politics became that vehicle to do it.”
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Coles has recruited 90 new team members in Dandenong to meet customer demand, with a further 24 positions open, providing muchneeded employment opportunities at a time when many Australians are urgently seeking work. The local recruits have been fast-tracked into Coles' supermarkets across the region and have come from a wide range of industries and businesses, including many that have been forced to close or to stand down staff such as in travel, sport, fitness and hospitality. Nationally, Coles has recruited more than 7000 people in just two weeks to meet customer demand, and has now extended the recruitment drive by opening an additional 5000 positions across the country. The roles include store team members to serve customers and replenish shelves in Coles supermarkets, Customer Service Agents to deliver orders to Coles online customers, and more than 100 trade qualified bakers for in-store bakeries. Among the thousands of newly-hired Coles team members are NSW resident and international flight attendant Jenny Dunworth who was stood down after a decade serving as a Virgin Australia flight attendant. "It was upsetting but extremely necessary given the current climate. We're living in a sur-
real world, but nothing is more important than keeping each other safe," the 33-year-old from Caringbah, New South Wales, said. "I saw a job post on social media. I applied and was immediately accepted. I'm grateful to have a casual job right now, if only to keep my sanity." By state, Coles has offered 1700 jobs in Victoria, 2000 in New South Wales, around 1800 in Queensland, 600 in South Australia, 700 in Western Australian, 100 in Tasmania, around 90 in ACT and 100 in the Northern Territory. Coles CEO Steven Cain said Coles was delighted with the response to the recruitment callout and will continue to work with other major employers and unions to find job opportunities for businesses that were recently forced to reduce team numbers. "Coles is doing everything we can to support jobs and the economy through this challenging time, while also ensuring we can provide groceries for all Australians," he said. "We have been overwhelmed with the number of applications received from across different industries. To ensure we could act quickly, we streamlined our recruitment processes and assigned a dedicated team to fast track applications sent by corporate partners like Australian Venue Company and Virgin Australia." dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Waste plant ‘not well understood’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells
An illustration of the proposed waste-to-energy plant in Ordish Road, Dandenong South.
Waste-to-energy ‘anxiety’: forum By Cam Lucadou-Wells The proximity of a proposed waste-to-energy plant in Dandenong South is a "cause of great anxiety" to residents, schools, aged care facilities and businesses, the chair of a community forum has stated. Jennifer Lilburn, of Kismet Forward, reported on the health and environmental objections raised by many of the 95 community members at the EPA section 20 conference in Dandenong on 3 March. She recommended that the Environment Protection Authority's upcoming works-approval assessment of the 70 Ordish Road facility addresses the concerns. Ms Lilburn stated she neither agreed or disagreed with the objections but recommended "plain English" EPA assessments on potential emissions, noise, odours and by-product disposal. An air monitoring plan and a rationale for the "acceptable" 1.5-kilometre buffer from schools and homes was also recommended. The plant would be 1.4 kilometres from the closest residents and Mt Hira College. Within five kilometres are two primary schools, two
colleges, three kindergartens and a maternal and child health centre. "The location of the proposed waste to energy facility is a primary focus for many participants," Ms Lilburn stated. "The proximity to residential areas, schools, aged care facilities and local businesses is a cause of great anxiety." Despite the proponent's assurances, people feared contamination of Dandenong Creek, groundwater, recycled water supplies and the risk to residents and a plethora of native and migratory birds. Another "anxiety" was air pollution comprising mercury, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxides and dioxins, Ms Lilburn stated. This would be potentially worsened by incorrect sorting of domestic waste fed into the plant, leading to poisonous materials being incinerated. People were concerned about the unknown cumulative effect of the plant on top of an existing stench from the industrial-2 area, which was causing children to "vomit". There was "suspicion" about the EPA and proponent Great Southern Waste Technolo-
gies' ability to manage and monitor the impacts, as well as distrust of the plant's technology, Ms Lilburn reported. "There was also a belief that other countries are moving away from waste to energy and that it is a retrograde step for Australia to consider it when cleaner, more efficient energy generation methods are available." Where applicable, the EPA should engage the "precautionary principle" if health and environmental impacts were unknown, Ms Lilburn stated. If the plant was approved, the EPA should ensure complaints and air quality were monitored, and breaches enforced. Great Southern Waste Technologies states the plant would annually incinerate 100,000 tonnes of mainly domestic waste otherwise destined for landfill. It would hence reduce greenhouse gases. Its "clean" gasification technology met European Union standards on emissions, GSWT claims. The plant would feed 7.9 MegaWatts of electricity into the grid, powering about 7000 homes and businesses.
A Dandenong South waste-to-energy proponent will submit its interest in a 16-council consortia's tender process for advanced waste solutions in Melbourne's South East. Great Southern Waste Technologies will propose its controversial site at 70 Ordish Road, which has been overwhelmingly opposed by schools and residents in neighbouring Keysborough. The consortia's South East Metropolitan Advanced Waste Processing Procurement process is being led by the Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group. The group includes Greater Dandenong Council. "I don't think the proposal is understood yet by the local residents," GSWT chief operating officer Bill Keating said of the heated community objections. "We're not there to cause harm. We're out there to cause benefit in terms of the actual amount of pollution. "We're not belching out smoke or toxic chemicals - it's illegal to do that. The EPA just won't allow that to happen." Compared to the waste going to landfill, the plant would be "environmentally positive" and a "better solution". It would result in less carbon-dioxide emissions and groundwater contamination than dumping waste at the tip. Mr Keating acknowledged strong community objections to emissions and ground-level concentrations and how they will be measured. It was wrongly reported that about three per cent of the waste will be emitted as fly-ash, Mr Keating said. It would be captured in a bag filter within the plant, rather than expelled into the atmosphere. Particulate-matter air emissions would be "near zero", he said. "We have to be below that 10-parts-permillion (threshold) - and we are." The tender process isn't expected until later this year, with the impact of Covid-19 an unknown obstruction. Greater Dandenong is among the 16 councils that are part of the South-East advancedwaste consortia. It delayed a decision on a building works permit for the GSWT proposal. With the 60-day statutory time limit expired, GWST has lodged for the permit to be heard at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). GWST is also awaiting approval from Environment Protection Agency Victoria (EPA). The 1.27-hectare site at Ordish Road is in an industrial 2 zone identified by the State Government as a waste and recovery hub of state importance, the proponent argues. The plant will process 100,000 tonnes of waste, mainly from households, that would otherwise go to landfill. It would generate about 7.9 MegaWatts of power into the grid - suffice for about 7000 homes and businesses. Mr Keating said the technology had been "well proven" in Europe, easily meeting European Union emissions standards. The plant would employ 30 workers with a further 30 indirect jobs, Mr Keating said.
Industry helps wheels turn on learning Hampton Park Secondary College and Patterson Cheney Isuzu, Keysborough are working together to give young people the opportunity to experience a real workplace while they learn. The partnership is part of the Victorian Department of Education and Training’s Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) program. Patterson Cheney Isuzu Trucks and Isuzu Ute entered the SWL space in 2018 based on the growth of the automotive industry and as a way to connect with local community. The dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
firm was also keen to showcase the strong career opportunities available within the industry. Patterson Cheney technical training manager Chris Fauvrelle said understanding the depth and complexity of an industry allows students to truly see what it has to offer and how it matches with their skills and interests. “Ultimately, we are preparing year 10 to 12 students for the workforce, whilst introducing them to our business," Mr Fauvrelle said. "We are trustfully breaking down those
initial barriers that may create some social anxiety throughout the journey of leaving the classroom for the workplace. Throughout our heavy and light vehicle workshops our employees have built a strong foundation to encourage and assist all of our work placement students”. Hampton Park Secondary College Principal Wayne Haworth praised businesses such as Patterson Cheney Isuzu that were ready and willing to get involved with local schools by providing valuable training opportunities.
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Thief steals mum’s wallet By Brendan Rees A mum of three has told of her shock after a heartless thief snatched her wallet from her pram as she shopped at a Coles supermarket in Narre Warren. Rhiannon Johnston, 26, said she had been looking at the shelves when a man swiped her wallet from a cup holder on the top of her pram at the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre supermarket about 10.30am on Friday 27 March. "I saw his hand slide over. He literally grabbed it and slid it into his basket and started to walk away," she said. "I turned around and yelled out: 'Oi, that's my wallet' and he just dropped the basket on the ground and proceeded to walk out." Ms Johnston, who had her 18-month-old daughter in the pram and eight-year-old son next to her, raised the alarm with security. At this point, Ms Johnston said she picked up the basket containing her wallet and a carton of milk, before continuing to yell out to the man in front of stunned onlookers. The man had managed to leave the shopping centre but was apprehended by security shortly after. A Victoria Police spokeswoman confirmed police were investigating the incident and a 34-year-old man from Dandenong had been arrested. He has been charged with theft and had been released pending summons and will appear at the Dandenong Magistrates' Court at a later date. Still reeling from the ordeal, Ms Johnston said she hoped by sharing her story she would not only call out the man's behaviour but prevent further incidents from happening, particularly in a time of crisis. "I was really caught off guard," she said. "I can't imagine how many old people are falling victim."
"I didn't get a really good look at his face because he literally walked past, grabbed it and kept walking."The way he was acting, was like he's done it before because he was very casual," she said. Ms Johnston was comforted by staff who
told her there had been a few incidents in the store in recent times - including an elderly lady's phone being snatched from her handbag. She said her son was shaken by the incident but had managed to help police by provid-
ing a description of the culprit, who brazenly didn't attempt to cover his identity by wearing a hoodie or a hat. Ms Johnston said she felt "silly" for placing her wallet on top of her pram but would be "very careful" in the future.
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Parole his ‘best chance’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells A seasoned drug trafficker whose bags of methamphetamine and heroin were uncovered during a police raid of his flat has been jailed by the Victorian County Court. Binh Nguyen, a 52-year-old father of four, pleaded guilty to trafficking as well as dealing with the proceeds of crime. Nguyen answered the door when police with a search warrant arrived at his home on 18 February 2019, the court heard. The officers seized four bags of heroin powder, as well as two bags of methamphetamine mixture. In purity terms, 13 grams of heroin and 12 grams of meth were seized. A “large number” of snap-lock deal bags and $250 cash were also seized. Nguyen told police that he’d bought the ‘ice’
for personal use for $1500. He said he didn’t know about the heroin. In sentencing on 19 March, Judge Michael Cahill said Nguyen’s guilty plea to trafficking indicated that he was intending to sell the drugs. The court heard Nguyen’s father had died before he was born. He and his three older siblings were raised by his mother alone in Vietnam. At 21, Nguyen fled by boat. He spent two years in a refugee camp in the Philippines where he met his wife of 25 years. In Australia, Nguyen was introduced to heroin by nightclubbing friends about 2000. He started offending when he took meth. In 2004 he received a suspended jail term at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court for trafficking heroin.
For 12 years, Nguyen was law-abiding until he relapsed into drug use and his marriage broke down. His wife and four adult-aged children rejected him and he stopped working, Judge Cahill said. In 2015, Nguyen was back before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court for trafficking heroin. A Dandenong magistrate sentenced him on a drug treatment order (DTO) in 2018 for trafficking meth, proceeds of crime and having a prohibited weapon. His performance on the DTO was “poor”, Judge Cahill said. Nguyen was punished with four stints of one week in jail for non-compliance during the order. Since the February 2019 raid on Nguyen’s flat, he has remained in custody. The DTO was cancelled in May and he was ordered to serve the remainder of the
18-month order in prison. Judge Cahill noted Nguyen’s ongoing prison sentence, early guilty plea and his “lower-end” trafficking of much less than a commercial quantity. His lack of compliance with court orders made him unsuitable for a corrections order. Parole offered Nguyen the best chance of drug abstinence on his release, Judge Cahill said. “Your ability to defeat your drug addiction is the key to your rehabilitation. “I am hopeful with a period of enforced remission and, as you move into middle-age, some self-realisation on your part, that you will reform.” Nguyen was jailed for 18 months, including a minimum non-parole period of nine months. He had already served 80 days in presentence detention.
Car slams into chemist By Brendan Rees A driver is lucky has been lucky to escape injury after accidentally hitting the accelerator of their parked car, causing it to crash through a window of a pharmacy in Endeavour Hills. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Heatherton Road on Tuesday 31 March after the car went through the Chemist Discount store about 9.25am. Luckily no one was injured including the driver, a 45-year-old of Truganina. Narre Warren SES volunteers also attended where they cleared debris from the scene and ensured the building was structurally safe.
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