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Council China row By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Greater Dandenong councillor has explosively warned against “talking up Chinese contracts” as the council questions its 24-year Sister City relationship with Xuzhou. After a council meeting on 25 May, councillor Peter Brown wrote about China’s “drug dealer” investment tactics in an email to councillors. He was responding to Cr Sean O’Reilly, who had suggested a multi-lingual video to promote Greater Dandenong’s manufacturers as an “investment destination” for nations like China and Vietnam. “I would be very careful if there’s a view that we shouldn’t be accepting overseas investment from China and other countries because that would really impair local jobs,” Cr O’Reilly told the Star Journal. Cr O’Reilly said such an “ideological stance” would be “a step too far” especially with unemployment expected to rise in coming months. In his email, Cr Brown berated “the Chinese who because we dared question the origins of Covid put an 80 per cent tariff on barley, ceased importing beef from Australian owned cattle exporters (not cattle from the Chinese owned stations), cancelled coal imports (thumbs up to the Greens) and terminated and threatened to terminate a number of other agribusiness agreements”. “Their tactic is like a drug dealer: get them hooked (on sales contracts) and then blackmail us once our other markets have gone because we sold out to the Chinese. “As for the Chinese Belt and Road initiative, this is high grade commercial heroin and the ‘Belt’ will become a noose around the neck of any government that chooses to use it.” In February, councillors voted for a Sister City review to explore more “flexible” and “modern” Friendship City relationships with Xuzhou and possibly other overseas cities. This was before Australia suffered Chinese trade bans for calling for an international investigation into the source of the Covid-19 virus. Cr Brown told the Star Journal that the council had already decided in January not to allocate Sister City funds in the 2020-’21 draft budget.
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Skating on the edge As Noble Park Skatepark re-opened, skateboarders came from near and far. No further than 13-year-old ‘Nugget’, who is an Olympic hopeful from the Shandong Skateboarding Team in China. They weren’t bothered by talk of an Australia-China trade war - or even the Covid-19 pandemic as they worked their moves. Picture: GARY SISSONS
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CommunityNews Council removes kindergarten registration fee Registering for kindergarten has never been easier following the City of Casey’s decision to make kindergarten registration FREE for all families. As part of the changes to support the community during COVID-19, Council has removed the kindergarten registration fee permanently. It is never too early to register your child for kindergarten. To ind out more, please visit the City of Casey website or phone the Kindergarten Enrolment and Planning team on 9705 5200. Dog lovers in Casey will be thrilled to see a new off-leash dog park in Casey Fields from next year.
Pawfect dog park for pooches coming to Casey Dog lovers in Casey will be excited to learn that Casey Fields will be the next venue for an off-leash dog park.
engage and interest dogs, and provide shade for visitors.
Council has advocated for this much needed project, and last month the State Government announced that it would fund $275,000 towards the park, with construction to begin in October this year.
The City of Casey would like to acknowledge this signiicant contribution by the State Government, with 24 new parks announced across Victoria, being delivered through the irst round of the local parks component of the $154 million Suburban Parks Program.
The park will provide a purpose built, open-space environment for dogs and their owners to exercise, in an area where residential blocks are small. It will include a fenced area with grass, crushed rock, trees, shrubs, rocks and mounding areas, which
Users will also have access to drinking water, waste bag dispensers and appropriate shelter and seating.
To ind out more about this project, as well as other projects that Council is advocating for, join the conversation at conversations.casey.vic.gov.au
How can we help empower women in Casey to become sports and fitness leaders? We are seeking feedback on how we can help empower women in Casey, to become leaders and providers of itness and sports activities within the community. Share your thoughts and ideas on what you think will enable more women to deliver physical activities in Casey. Your feedback will help shape women’s opportunities within our community. To further support our research, we are also working with the Centre for Multicultural Youth and Southern Migration and Refugee Centre, to help us understand the requirements, barriers and motivations for women to become leaders within the sports and itness sector. To ill out the survey visit the Casey Conversations website and search ‘Enabling women to become physical activity instructors.’
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Resources supporting our community During the COVID-19 pandemic These are unprecedented times for everyone in the Casey community. It’s essential that every community member is informed and empowered to reach out for the help that they need, to support them and their families. There are many who were already struggling and are now facing greater challenges and in need of extra support. Many others have suddenly found themselves facing new challenges and may not know where to turn. Whatever your situation, there are resources available to support you during this dificult time. Please call service providers to conirm what’s available to you. Please call the Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus hotline for any concerns and information relating to coronavirus disease on 1800 675 398. For any emergencies, please call 000.
Your local community information and support services (03) 9705 6699 (03) 5996 3333 (03) 9700 4944
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If you need support or information, but don’t see it here, please call Council on 9705 5200 and our Customer Service Oficers will talk it through with you and connect you to the most appropriate supports. To access support in managing the impact of COVID-19 on your business, please call the Casey Business Helpline on 9705 5200. For more information, please visit our council website www.casey.vic.gov.au/community-resources-during-coronavirus-pandemic. If you need an interpreter, please call TIS 131 450 irst, and ask them to call 9705 5200.
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Adult take on a fairy tale By Cam Lucadou-Wells With a larrikin style, Keysborough filmmaker Matt Bolin is making waves overseas with his adult-funny take on The Three Little Pigs fairy tale. His short animation The Adventures of Wolfdogg and the Three Pigs is achieving amazing success at film festivals in the US. It won silver at the International Independent Film Awards and merit awards at the Global Shorts, Best Shorts and Hollywood Verge film festivals. Most recently, the film was accepted at the Accolade Global film competition and Maryland Film Festival. Wolfdogg is an edgy, surreal infusion of South Park and “unique Australian humour”, says Mr Bolin - who takes a cameo part as an armchair narrator. Some of that cheeky Aussie flavour includes a mulleted “bogan” pig character and a hiphop wolf. Encouragingly, Wolfdogg has been most warmly received in Hollywood - but hasn’t blown the house down in Australia. “It’s interesting. I’ve entered in a couple of Australian film festivals - one rejected it. “Maybe it’s because it’s still a relatively new genre in the Australian film industry and they haven’t wanted to take a chance. “Yet through word of mouth, people in Australia have really loved it. Basically what people really like is its cheeky humour.” Born and bred in Keysborough, Mr Bolin lapped up surreal childrens TV such as Round the Twist and the works of authors Paul Jennings and Roald Dahl. There was also an early “fascination” with the film industry, mimicking shows with his friends at the former Maralinga Primary School. “The thing that did inspire me was the tele-
Matt Bolin’s cheeky comedy aims to entertain. 208801 vision in my house. That gave me access to all the different TV and movies from all over the world.” He likes using comedy as an “escape from reality - especially in these difficult times”. “It’s a good feeling that you can entertain people and make people laugh.” Starting in 2017, Wolfdogg was a labour of love for the best part of two years. But Mr Bolin enjoys the complexity of film-
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making and creatively collaborating with actors and his production team. “You can’t make it by yourself. If you find passionate people, they will bring suggestions that will take the film to levels you wouldn’t have imagined.” He first learnt his craft at Holmesglen TAFE and JMC Academy a decade ago. He then added marketing subjects at Swinburne University because he didn’t want to fail in his film business.
A publicity poster for Wolfdogg and the Three Pigs. “As glamourous as it is, there’s a rough side you will struggle to get consistent work. “Sometimes the best way to survive in it is to make your own projects. “Don’t stop making films - just continue doing.” The Adventures of Wolfdogg and the Three Little Pigs can be found on Matt Bolin’s YouTube channel. Warning: language and adult themes.
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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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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
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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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Re-open scramble anger By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti has slammed the State Government’s “24-hour notice” for the easing of Covid-19 lockdowns on community facilities. On 25 May, Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled a timetable for re-opening - with outdoor playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor communal gym equipment to open the next day. “I was disappointed that we only got the news when the public got the news,” Cr Memeti said. It gave little time for council to remove signage and tape-fencing, as well as organize regular cleaning teams at the venues, he said. According to new state directions, libraries, community centres and aquatic centres can re-open to up to 20 people from Tuesday 2 June. However, it was doubtful that the council would be ready to open them in that time. As of 29 May, the council has stated it will open them “as soon as possible”. “You can’t just say with a click of a finger open this facility and open this other facility,” Cr Memeti said. “We need time, we need to take precautions. “In the library, do you supply gloves as people come in? Are you wiping down every book? “Do we need to take down everyone’s name and phone number? We haven’t made the decision yet.”
Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti, with a Covid-19 cleaning taskforce. 208804 Picture: GARY SISSONS In the meantime, the council was set to install counter-mounted screens prior to reopening its customer service centres.
Currently, the service centres are contactable by phone or online. “There’s a lot of things to put in place at 24
hours notice. We’ve done what we could.” With the re-opening of schools, Cr Memeti said the next four-to-six weeks were key as “we are trying to get things back to normal”. “Every week is a challenge. We’ll just monitor it on a daily basis.” From 1 June, the limits on home gatherings and outdoor groups rise to 20 people. Overnight stays will be again permitted at homes and in hotels, motels, campgrounds and caravan parks. Slightly larger gatherings can also attend weddings, funerals and religious ceremonies. Libraries, youth centres, men’s sheds, community arts and crafts and community facilities will be opened to up to 20 visitors in a space. Galleries, museums, drive-in cinemas, historic sites, zoos and outdoor amusement parks can re-open under the same limits. The same guidelines apply to re-opened swimming pools and outdoor community sport centres - up to 20 in undivided spaces, without contact or competition. Nail salons, spas, tattoo parlours, auctions and non-food and drink market stalls will also be back in business. From 22 June, indoor gyms and sport centres will open - if community transmissions of coronavirus remains low and testing numbers high. Guests at restaurants, cafes, galleries and museums would rise to 50, and cinemas and theatres would re-open under restriction.
They have tickets to fly but there’s no way home By Cam Lucadou-Wells A group of desperate Chilean travellers are stranded in Sydney and Melbourne, including Endeavour Hills, with airfares but no flights home. Alfredo Dattwyler, who had travelled to Australia for an English-language course, says most of the 195 compatriots have tickets to fly home on Qantas or the Latin-American-based LATAM Airlines. The rest of the group have money for fares but can’t secure a ticket, he says. During the Covid-19 pandemic, international airlines have cancelled many flights and stood down staff. LATAM Airlines has recently filed for bankruptcy in the US. Qantas website advises customers with cancelled flights to “wait to hear from us before changing your booking.” “We’ll be contacting anyone whose flight has been impacted as soon as possible. “You won’t be charged any change or cancellation fees.” Meanwhile, Mr Dattwyler and his compatriots have been waiting weeks for a solution. They have kept connected across Australia via social media in recent weeks. “Living day by day in the hope of receiving some news becomes increasingly bleak.
Some of the stranded Chilean travellers in Melbourne. “LATAM is not willing to assume the cost of the trip without passengers from Chile to Australia.
“We have seen how neighboring countries have rescued their compatriots in Australia, and what about us? Our government left us in
complete abandonment.” In the meantime, many are unemployed due to the coronavirus shutdowns or because they don’t have work rights. With dwindling funds, some are living in parks, friends’ garages or taken in by churches. Their student visas, work visas, tourist visas and health insurance are also fast expiring. Some are suffering medical emergencies, all are anxious to join their loved ones in Chile - which is of course also in Covid lockdown. At present, about 50 people a day are dying of Covid-19 in Chile - with total deaths closing on 1000. “Many more with anxiety problems, panic crisis and stress, all due to the concern of the situation of not having a confirmed flight date to return to their country,” Mr Dattwyler said. Natalia Arancibia Barahona arrived in Melbourne with her husband for a 12-month working holiday late last year. Without work, they are being helped by generous Chilean expatriots. Ms Barahona is working as a housekeeper in exchange for shelter. “With the money needed to live here, it’s very hard for us. It’s very stressful. “We have our tickets but we’re waiting for a flight. We want to go home.”
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A wanted man has been arrested in a toilet cubicle after fleeing on his bike from police in Springvale on Sunday 24 May. The cyclist was identified as being wanted on multiple warrants for a “series of significant crimes” after being spotted by a Victoria Police Operation Tidal patrol, police say. As police approached, he allegedly fled on his bike. During a search of nearby parkland, the bicycle was found dumped near a toilet block. Police found the man locked in the block’s cubicle, and convinced him to leave his “makeshift hideout”, police say. The man was remanded in custody.
Disqualified driver cops impound A Springvale driver’s car has been impounded after being intercepted by police with a cancelled licence. Public Order Response Team officers pulled over the 40-year-old man on Springvale Road, Mulgrave about 5.30am on Thursday 28 May. The Holden Commodore sedan that he was driving was impounded. The man faces $878.50 impoundment costs, as well as charges on summons to face court. The intercept was part of Operation Tidal a highly visible police presence across Casey, Greater Dandenong and Cardinia Police Service Areas (PSAs).
House consumed by fire A house in Stephenson Street Springvale has been destroyed by fire early on Tuesday 26 May. The single-storey brick building was fully immolated as CFA fire crews arrived shortly after 12.45am. All of the home’s occupants were out of the building, a CFA spokesperson said. The fire was brought under control by 1.18am. Victoria Police and CFA investigators are expected to inspect the site.
Stolen car pursuit ends in arrest Two women and a man were arrested following a series of alleged car thefts and attempts, a crash and a daytime police pursuit in Noble Park and Glen Waverley on Tuesday 19 May. Victoria Police say the trio were in a stolen blue ute on Crescent Way in Noble Park about 9am. They stopped to break into another vehicle, but were disturbed by the owner and fled in the stolen ute. The ute crashed into a brick fence on Corrigan Road where two women were arrested by police nearby. The male then carjacked a victim on Kelvinside Road, police say. Police followed the stolen vehicle in a short pursuit, which was soon terminated. The male was followed to a shopping centre in Glen Waverley where he allegedly attempted to rob a woman aged in her 70s and steal another car. Police arrested him at the scene just after midday. A 21-year-old Forest Hill woman and a 20-year-old Wonthaggi woman were both charged with car theft, attempted theft of motor vehicle and handling stolen goods. They were bailed to appear at court at a later date. A 22-year-old Mount Waverley man was taken into custody.
Tracked by Canine Squad Three people have been arrested after allegedly abandoning a stolen car in Narre Warren South early on Sunday 17 May. Victoria Police officers discovered the unoccupied car with its engine still warm on Lake View Drive about 3am. With the help of a police dog, the Public Order Response Team officers found the trio hiding in a nearby front yard, police say. A 22-year-old Dandenong man, a 23-yearold Doveton woman and a 23-year-old Narre Warren man were charged with car theft, theft from a motor vehicle, trafficking a drug of dependence and handling stolen goods. They were expected to front Melbourne Magistrates’ Court that morning.
Hansra wanted for arrest A 26-year-old man is wanted for arrest by police over allegedly obtaining property by deception. Jogpreet Singh Hansra is known to frequent Springvale, Noble Park, Mulgrave and Narre Warren, according to a Crime Stoppers release. Mr Hansra is described as 170-175 centimetres, of thin build, brown eyes, black hair and dark complexion. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Freeway shooting By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 53-year-old Narre Warren man was armed with a knife when he was shot dead by police on the side of the Monash Freeway in Dandenong North on 28 May, Victoria Police have stated. Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said that during the “tragic event”, police were called out to a “distressed” man who was parked in the emergency lane near the Eastlink interchange shortly after 10am. There were conflicting reports on whether he threatened self-harm or to harm others, Asst Comm Hill said. “There was certainly agitation on the part of the male ... (police members) tried to calm the male down.” The man produced a knife and advanced at police members as they tried to tactically withdraw. Police were unable to halt the man’s advancing despite firing a non-lethal “beanbag round”. An officer was believed to have fired a semiautomatic gun into the man’s chest. At least two shots were fired, Asst Comm Hill said. The man died at the scene. At the time, five police members were directly involved, including one who was “injured slightly” when they went to ground during the incident, Asst Comm Hill said. Another seven police officers had arrived towards the end of the incident. Asst Comm Hill said there was nothing to indicate police members didn’t “do everything they could to resolve this matter”. “But sadly it’s ended with somebody losing their life.” The man had no criminal record, had limited interaction with police but there had been “reason” for police to visit his home in the past. At the time of the shooting, motorists were driving past the scene. Some truck drivers had stopped to assist police during the incident, Asst Comm Hill said. Homicide Squad detectives were investigating. The incident would also be intensely investigated as to how police could improve their handling of such situations, Asst Comm Hill said.
Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill at the scene. He said the officers involved would be “scarred” by the fatal outcome. “Our police members don’t come to work to be confronted by this situation. “It’s the last thing that members of Victoria Police want to deal with.” Meanwhile, all city-bound lanes on the Monash Freeway have been closed at the scene. Drivers have been advised by VicRoads to exit the freeway at their earliest convenience onto Princes Highway. “Belgrave-Hallam Road and the South Gippsland Freeway provide good options to exit the freeway.” Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Springvale Snow Fest has been awarded worldwide honours, claiming two trophies in the Global Ex Awards 2020. The Greater Dandenong Council event, which brings snow to the suburbs, won best municipal event and best Australian/Oceania region event. Greater Dandenong Mayor Councillor Jim Memeti said it was a “huge coup” for the event to be recognised on a global scale. He said award winners were selected from a total of 444 entries from 39 countries around the world. “Springvale Snow Fest is one of our signa-
ture events in the City of Greater Dandenong,” Mayor Memeti said. “It provides a net boost to the Springvale economy of $600,000 each year.” Springvale Snow Fest first began in 2013 and attracts in excess of 40,000 people each year. The event has won multiple industry awards in the past. The 2020 Springvale Snow Fest planned for July has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council expects the event to return “bigger and better” in 2021, Cr Memeti said.
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Undercover ‘sting’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has been jailed after being caught selling an array of drugs, guns and stolen luxury cars in an undercover police sting in Melbourne’s South East. Jayden Schmidt, 22, of Narre Warren, was able to quickly source drugs, recently stolen high-end cars and firearms including a fullyautomatic SKS assault rifle to sell to covert police operatives, sentencing judge Kevin Doyle said on 22 May. At the end of the sting, Schmidt and two co-accused men had arranged to meet an operative to sell a stolen $180,000 Mercedes and a sawn-off shotgun and shells in Wattle Street Doveton. They were arrested at the scene by Special Operation Group police on 4 June 2019. Schmidt’s lawyer argued the accused played a “subordinate role”. He’d been paid with the drug ice and received no money from the transactions. Judge Doyle said whatever the financial benefit, Schmidt had “enthusiastically” taken part in the serious criminal activity including selling a total of 63.6 grams of ice over five transactions. Four of the five stolen cars handled by Schmidt had been taken in aggravated burglaries. “You were promoting a market to drive such serious offending,” Judge Doyle said. “You were the middle-man but you could
not have been far from the hub of this system of stolen vehicles given the proximity of time.” From February 2019, Schmidt negotiated with two different police operatives to sell stolen cars such as two luxury utes for $8000, a $40,000 Audi A4 for $5000 and a $75,000 BMW X5 for $5000 On the first occasion, Schmidt - with a bumbag full of about $10,000 cash - drove to a house in Endeavour Hills where he obtained samples of ice and cocaine to the undercover officer. The transactions escalated to 7 grams of ice for $1000 at a rendezvous at KFC in Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. On another occasion, 28 grams of ice was exchanged for $4000. In 17 May 2019, Schmidt was involved in arranging the sale of the assault rifle out of a boot of a stolen Audi in Eden Rise shopping centre car park in Berwick. A second accused man Iqan Mehrdadian, 19, of Trugannina, opened the boot and displayed the rifle - capable of firing 100 rounds per minute. Four days later, Schmidt and Salesui allegedly sold the “hot” Audi and rifle with a loaded magazine and other rounds for $18,000 to the operative in a meeting at Wattle Street Doveton. The rifle’s serial number was removed, its origin was unknown, Judge Doyle noted. Schmidt had shown reluctance to deal arms and was “pressed” by the operative to do so. On
the other hand, this showed he understood the “gravity” of the offending, Judge Doyle said. “This is a very dangerous weapon ... (The act) shows a total disregard for the safety of the public.” Schmidt’s difficult childhood partly explained his “downward spiral”. His borderline IQ also made him more likely to follow bad influences, Judge Doyle said. Schmidt was unlikely to cope well in prison particularly during Covid-19 lockdown when family visits, chapel services and rehab programs were stopped, the judge noted. According to Judge Doyle, Schmidt had shown insight into his offending and was credited for his early guilty plea. With a history of drug and deception offences, Schmidt had breached two community corrections orders designed for his rehabilitation. His “real risk of continuing along a path of serious criminality” required extended parole supervision. Schmidt was jailed for three years and eight months, including a two-year and four-month non-parole period. He had already served 355 days in remand. The co-accused Mehrdadian was jailed for 13 months with a two-year supervised community corrections order. He’d been charged as a prohibited person possessing the assault rifle and handling the stolen Audi.
A white Nissan Patrol stolen from a Dandenong South factory about 3.30pm on 29 May.
A depiction of the stolen Nissan Patrol.
Daylight theft of 4WD A white Nissan Patrol 4WD has been stolen from a factory in Dandenong South in the middle of the afternoon on Friday 29 May. The 20-Series Patrol with number plate 1QT2NG contained a purse, child’s car seat, mobile phones and other personal belongings when it was stolen about 3.30pm in Waterview Close. After the theft, a white Ford Ranger with a trailer was seen driving away in convoy with the stolen Nissan. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au, or contact Dandenong police on 9767 7444.
Lyndale SC upgrades open Lyndale Secondary College’s $16-million-plus rebuild has been completed in time for students returning to school on Tuesday 26 May. The stage 2 works include a new library, presentation spaces, media rooms and food tech facilities. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said the long-awaited works were recently finished during the Covid-19 shutdown. She said the State Government had allocated $16.8 million to the upgrade. “We’re ensuring local students have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and every child is given every chance to succeed.” “Local families can now enjoy great new facilities at Lyndale Secondary College.” It was part of a $6.1 billion program of 1400-plus school upgrades, including 100 new schools by 2026.
The freshly-restored 1970 Fairmont wagon, stolen from Monterey Road Dandenong South on Wednesday 27 May.
Owner pleads for the return of a classic By Cam Lucadou-Wells A classic station-wagon loaded with fond memories has been stolen by burglars from a Dandenong South factory in the early hours of Wednesday 27 May. The new-restored 1970 XW Fairmont in vintage-burgundy is believed to be the only one of its type in Victoria, says its devastated owner Peter Rosser. “They’ve taken a famous car, to be honest.” The Fairmont is Mr Rosser’s first classic car, one he’s owned and been part of his family for the past 20 years. “All my friends drove classic cars but my parents wouldn’t let me. You’ll only have problems with them, they said.” 8 STAR JOURNAL
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His late grandmother had fondly looked after the wagon in Echuca for about a decade. She had often told Mr Rosser he should restore the vehicle. So two years after she died at the age of 99-and-a-half, Mr Rosser finally had the vehicle restored at Resto’s New Rods in Williamstown. Mr Rosser had a plaque made in dedication to his gran. He’d intended to mount the plaque on the Fairmont dash. “What means the most is what the car meant to my family.” The restoration will feature in an episode of Resto My Ride - Australia’s only restoration TV show which is set to be aired in the US in two weeks. Mr Prosser picked up the wagon just
three days before its theft. He took it for a long drive that day, marvelling at the “beautiful” ride. “It was a dream to drive. “I had a smile on my face all day.” Between 3am and 4am, four males wearing caps ransacked his factory and two other businesses in Monterey Road. From Mr Rosser’s factory, they also stole a 14-tonne Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter tray truck and loaded it up with equipment and wood products. Mr Prosser will offer a reward and drop all charges, if only the precious vehicle was returned. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
Southern Cross Primary School, where a new kindergarten is expected to be built by 2022.
New kinder in Endeavour Hills A new kindergarten is expected to be built and opened in Endeavour Hills by 2022, the State Government has announced. Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan said the 66-child kindergarten with two learning spaces and “state-of-the-art” outdoor play areas would be built at Southern Cross Primary School. “This means children living in Endeavour Hills will get the best start to life at kinder.” Design work will start in July, he said. The project is a collaboration between the State Government and Casey Council. Mr Donnellan said the roll-out was part of a $5 billion program, ensuring 15 hours of threeyear-old kinder for every Victorian child over the next decade. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Home intruder sex attack Police are seeking a woman in relation to a serious sex crime and aggravated burglary against a cognitively-impaired female in Noble Park. The woman entered the middle-aged victim’s home under false pretences on Tuesday 10 December 2019, police say. She restrained the victim and left. A male then entered and committed a serious sexual offence. The wanted woman was described as Caucasian appearance, aged in her 50’s, with a solid build, average height, long dark hair and missing teeth. At the time, she was wearing black-and-
white three-quarter-length patterned pants, a blue and black top with quarter-length sleeves, thongs, dark sunglasses and a white-and-red striped bag. She is thought to frequent Noble Park. Being known to the victim, the male has since been identified by Victoria Police. He is not co-operating in identifying the alleged female offender, police say. Police say they don’t know if there’s a relationship between the pair of alleged offenders. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
A woman wanted by police in relation to a serious sex crime in a Noble Park victim’s home.
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Wellsprings for Women’s food parcel distribution team.
Wellsprings help Reaching out to the most isolated has been vital - but difficult - for agencies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dandenong-based Wellsprings for Women stands for face-to-face support, education and connection. But it had to “drastically re-assess and shift our approach” to help vulnerable women and children, says chief executive Dalal Smiley. “The Wellsprings community have been working overtime to both meet existing needs of our participants, and also to respond to emerging needs related to Covid-19 such as increased isolation, mental health issues and escalated family violence.” Despite cancelling fundraiser events due to Covid-19, it distributed hundreds of food and material aid parcels, as well as cooked meals to families in need. More than 70 free computers and laptops with WiFi and IT support - were provided for women to continue their education. Eighteen of its courses were shifted online and offered free of charge for Term 2 and 3. There were more than 350 welfare calls on vulnerable participants and volunteers, as well as one-to-one support for issues such as family violence. Volunteers were also offered group wellbeing sessions and free art therapy via Zoom. Tutors and staff were upskilled in technology and trauma-informed response. At the same time, Wellsprings advocated to governments on behalf of facing migrant & ref-
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Wellspings volunteer Vea Vaka’uta Lolohea packs food parcels.
ugee women impacted by isolation and family violence during Covid-19. With the support of councils, funding bodies, schools, charities and neighbourhood houses, Wellsprings was able to “take action”, Ms Smiley said. “While it is important for us to return to face-to-face work as soon as possible, Covid-19 restrictions have opened up a whole new world of possibilities for the future of how we operate, respond, raise funds and provide support and education.”
Wellsprings has also organised an online fundraising event for its Cultural Cuisines program, which helps build women’s financial independence. The Cocktails for a Cause event on 10 June is hosted by Jo Stanley and is supported by famous comedians and entertainers including Wil Anderson, Lehmo, Lucy Durack and locally-raised treasure Diana Nguyen. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/wellsprings-for-women-cocktails-for-acause-tickets-105745042268
‘Gold’ found in remote schooling By Cam Lucadou-Wells A summit of education leaders will explore what “gold” can be mined from remote, flexible learning during Covid-19, Education Minister James Merlino has announced. The late-June summit involving the government, independent and Catholic school sectors will look at what worked and could be implemented in future. Mr Merlino said “thousands” of students had “revelled” in remote learning, including high achievers and some who had been previously disengaged with school work. The lack of distraction may have helped students to focus better, he said. Others may have thrived under lower anxiety levels. “That is something that excites me greatly as Education Minister. “There’s been gold in the way schools have responded.” He said the benefits should be made a “feature of our educational system”. “I’m determined to make the best out of this crisis “I think time is of the essence. If we are too slow then for those thousands of kids that have thrived under remote and flexible learning ... we are at risk of losing those kids.” Mr Merlino acknowledged that other students struggled during remote learning. Some missed seeing their friends and the school routine, or could not keep up with lessons. From 26 May, Prep and Years 1, 2, 11 and 12 10 STAR JOURNAL
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Education Minister James Merlino wants to implement the “gold” discovered during remote learning. students returned to school classrooms - under a new regime without assemblies, drink fountains, camps or excursions. On advice from Victoria’s Chief Officer, the health risks of returning to school was low, Mr Merlino said. About 17,500 educational staff had been tested for Covid-19 up until the night of 25 May. One positive test had been taken from a Keilor Downs Secondary College teacher on Friday 22 May. He had no contact with other staff or the school site at the time - and so no further pre-
cautionary action was required, Mr Merlino said. On 25 May, Victoria recorded five new Covid-19 cases, including three returned travellers in hotel quarantine and a person at Hammond Care aged care home in Caulfield. The state’s total is 1610 infections, including eight in hospital. Three are in ICU. With 1533 cases recovered, there are 56 active cases. There have been 182 cases of probable community transmission. More than 437,000 Covid-19 tests have been undertaken.
Stores are re-opening as Covid-19 hygiene rules are being set down at Armada Dandenong Plaza. The shopping centre has installed free hand-sanitiser stations and increased its surface-cleaning regime in the meantime. Centre manager Mark Tannahill urged visitors to follow social-distancing guidelines until all restrictions were lifted. The centre has also advised shoppers to create a list of essential shopping items, avoid unnecessary browsing and not to visit if feeling unwell. It also advised thorough hand washing before and after visiting the centre. The re-opened stores are Ally Fashion, Angus & Coote, Beautique Fashions, Colette, Connor, Cotton On, Daiso, Dotti, Foot Locker, Jay Jays, Just Jeans, Prouds, Spendless Shoes, Smiggle Strandbags, Taste Design, Bluecrest Dry Cleaning, Sandwich Chefs, Specsavers, Star Car Wash, TK Maxx and YD.
Karen Liu using a hand sanitiser station at Dandenong Plaza
Market back in business Non-food stalls at Dandenong Market are reopening on Tuesday 2 June as part of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The small businesses in The Bazaar, plant and flower sellers, key cutters, pet supplies seller, tools and garden suppliers and the popular outdoors auction will be open for trade. The market’s general manager Jennifer Hibbs was “feeling a real sense of relief” after a “challenging few months. “As with everything, these changes come with strict rules around distancing, density and hygiene. “There is much to be done to help traders resume business, safely and appropriately. We look forward to welcoming them back.” Social distancing measures include crowd limits at peak times and security teams helping to manage “hot spots”. “We are doing all we can to keep our customers safe and we ask our customers to do their part too in maintaining a safe distance from others while shopping at the Market.”
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FOCUS ON … SENIORS ENJOYING LIFE
There are probably few aged care facilities in Australia more culturally diverse than Regis Dandenong North. Residents come from a range of culturally diverse backgrounds including Mauritius, Serbia, Greece and Italy, with staff fluent in languages including Serbian and Creole. Covid-19’s disastrous impact on the elderly and aged care homes around the world has meant Regis has been quick to put protections in place. The team of dedicated staff have worked hard to combat the social and emotional impact of these measures in creative and innovative ways. With the motto “social distancing does not have to mean social isolation” the team has implemented Careful visitation with screening of loved ones Windows of Connection which has loved ones sitting on either side of a window to talk through a phone iPads and SurfaceGo tablets for video chat-
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ting with loved ones as well as Telehealth for appointments with external health professionals innovative activities such as socially distanced yoga, knit & natter group and happy hour Facility Manager Toni Buckley said happy hour was one of the most popular activities among residents with a large number of family and friends joining in the dancing and high spirits. Ms Buckley says happy hour will continue post Covid-19. Delivering the perfect combination of modern convenience and dedicated specialist care, Regis Dandenong North is also home to a rescue cat called Indi who has become part of the family. With an array of impressive in-house facilities including on-site chef preparing nutritious, home-style, seasonal meals, Regis Dandenong North has beautiful gardens and courtyards for family and friends to enjoy. For more information, contact Regis on 1300 998 100 or visit www.regis.com.au
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Callum describes grandparenting as being like ‘intergenerational Lego’. It meets many different needs and is a very flexible service. Among the research findings were: More than a quarter of older Australians were providing regular care for grandchildren The average hours spent grandparenting were 12 hours per week with women working more hours than men People providing grandparenting services were typically aged 60-79 years Those grandparenting tended to be better off and healthier than others - article courtesy National Seniors Australia
If you’re a grandparent you know the value of your contribution both economically and socially, and the Covid-19 pandemic has further highlighted the significant contribution grandparents make. National Seniors Australia has released new research on the grandparenting activities of older Australians revealing some interesting new findings. The data has noted the impact Covid-19 has had on the care grandparents provide, by the hole it’s left because of older Australians having to socially isolate and therefore being unable to look after their grandchildren. National Seniors CEO Professor John Mc-
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Hospital beds in the Great Hall of the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, in 1919 during the Spanish Flu pandemic.
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Look at a past pandemic The Covid-19 outbreak is not the first time the Greater Dandenong region has experienced a pandemic. In 1918-19 the district was hit hard by the Spanish Flu. These snippets from Journal sound all too familiar - school closures, the cancellation of events and concerns of the capacity of the health system to cope with the influx of patients. 26 September 1918 The Influenza Epidemic Influenza in severe form is still very prevalent. A peculiar feature of the sickness is the suddenness with which it claims its victims. A person may appear to be in perfect health, and yet half an hour latter will suddenly faint away, later developing a high temperature, accompanied by violent headache. A medical officer of standing mentioned that the present influenza germ seems to affect the heart, which is the reason why many victims suddenly faint away. 6 February 1919 Pneumonic Influenza In the event of it being necessary to establish a hospital at Dandenong, citizens willing to lend hospital equipment are requested to notify the Shire Secretary in order that the council may be guided as to equipment which it will be necessary to provide. Volunteers with knowledge of nursing and first aid, to assist if necessary in case of outbreak of influenza are also requested to leave their name and address with the Shire Secretary. 1 May 1919 Pneumonic Influenza At a meeting of the Dandenong Shire Council on Monday, a report was received on the emergency hospital at Chelsea. From the report it was made clear that adjoining shires, and other municipalities had ratepayers at Chelsea Hospital, it was further stated - that there would never be any chance of closing the hospital, if the taking in of patients from neighbouring municipalities is to continue. From February 14 to April 27, 64 patients had been admitted and 6 deaths had occurred; there were 23 patients in hospital at present. Cr Groves thought that Mr Clarke could give some assistance in the South Riding, by fumigating premises. Mr Clarke said he had been busy fumigation in the Centre Riding, and of the 40 cases of influenza reported, he had fumigated the premises of 35. Cr Wilson said it would be advisable to request the member for the district to make some ef12 STAR JOURNAL
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The Austin Hospital decorated for Christmas 1919. fort to get the education department to open a school in the South Riding, so that the children who had not been to school since Christmas might get some education. 15 May 1919 Influenza Influenza - pneumonic - still claims many victims in and around Dandenong and doctors and chemists are consequently having what is commonly termed as a strenuous time - as much so that one would imagine that at least the former will be pleased when the epidemic once more subsiders. There is such a thing as being too busy. And the patients, well, will be pleased to see the doctor “in the street� - yes, and just as pleased as they were to see him in the sickroom when they had the flu.
12 June 1919 Shire of Cranbourne Notice All dancing in Public Halls throughout the Shire is prohibited until further notice, owing to the fresh outbreak of pneumonic influenza Geor Maughan Shire Secretary The Influenza Epidemic It is gratifying to be able to report that, in Dandenong Shire, very few cases of influenza have been reported during the past week, and that the epidemic has apparently died out of existence for the time being. The attendance at the market on Tuesday was fairly satisfactory, and, in view of the improved conditions there is likely to be a record attendance of visitors at Dandenong on Tuesday Week.
Nurses and patients at Carlton Gardens in 1919 during the pandemic. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Rescue dog gets her turn By Danielle Kutchel When Lauren Kiernan first met her staffy, Cas, at RSPCA Bendigo in 2011, it was love at first sight. The pup rolled over in the pen for tummy rubs and looked beseechingly up at Ms Kiernan, begging for a home. “She’s barely left my side since,” Ms Kiernan said. Their bond is made even stronger by the fact that Cas acts as a support dog to Ms Kiernan, who suffers from Chiari Malformation, a disability which has seen her undertake numerous brain surgeries. Through it all, the patient doggo has been there, performing pressure therapy and acting as an emotional rock for her owner during hours of pain and recovery. So when Cas started to show signs of injury, Ms Kiernan was determined to repay the favour. “When she started to limp and slow down a fair bit I knew something was wrong. “I took her to the vet and they said she could have fully ruptured the cruciate ligament in her back leg. “They did scans and tests, came back and said ‘sorry, it’s the news you didn’t want to hear’,” she explained. “It was devastating.” The options were laid on the table, including Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy surgery, a procedure used to treat ligament rupture in the knee joints of dogs. But with Mr Kiernan on a disability pension, it was financially out of reach. That’s where the Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) in Dandenong came in. VRH offered to help cover the cost of the surgery, with Cas treated by Victoria’s only orthopaedic specialist, Dr Alasdair Renwick. Ms Kiernan said she was nervous as Cas went in for her treatment. “When you have a member of your family going through something like this, you want to know she’s taken care of completely. “I was a jittery mess that day until I got the phone call that she’d come through really well and was resting and happy.” Dr Renwick said the procedure was a complex one, but one that the practice was happy to help with. “I think it was a very worthy situation; this dog has given everything to help the owner, and now that the dog needs help, we were happy to step up. “I think it’s a nice example of how dogs are so important to people and can really help people get through difficult times themselves,” he said. “There’s a very close bond between the two of them and it’s a pleasure for me to be able to help in that situation and feel that Cas can get
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Lauren and Cas have an unbreakable bond. 208891 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS something back when she’s given so much.” Cas’ prognosis looks good, and she is now resting and on medication as she recovers. Ms Kiernan said she couldn’t be more grate-
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ful to the staff at VRH for looking after her beloved pet. “I just really want to say thankyou to everyone who worked for Cas, from reception staff
to nurses and the surgeon. They helped me as well as Cas all the way through. “The idea of not having her is devastating. I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better dog.”
As winter approaches, be wary of fire hazards at home Phones, laptops, computers and powerboards can pose combustible hazards in the home in winter, the CFA warns. Deputy Chief Officer Trevor Owen tipped owners to ensure their electric appliances were in good condition before plugging them in. “We are urging residents to check their electrical appliances including computers and televisions which are more readily used in home at present. “People need to remember that when electrical appliances are left on for an extended period of time they could overheat and have disastrous effects. “We also recommend checking your electrical appliances for product recall notices using the www.productsafety.gov.au website.” Other things to check are not overloading powerboards, not using double adaptors and to use low-wattage globes in lamps. “Ensure monitors, laptops, televisions and other equipment have a good air flow around them and are not in confined spaces or covered for example leaving laptops and mobile phones on your beds,” Mr Owen said. Turning off electrical appliances before godandenong.starcommunity.com.au
ing to bed, and unplugging appliances if leaving the home unattended was also sound advice, he said. “Our firefighters don’t want anyone to come home to their house on fire, so spending the time to check your appliances condition and ensuring you turn them off properly is essential.”
Plugged-in laptops and phones can overheat on bedding, the CFA warns.
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A push to preserve By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong Council has made overtures to preserve a 143-year-old heritage building in a disrepaired state in Keysborough. The council has expressed concerns to the owner, the Uniting Church, about the condition of the Keysborough Methodist Church built at 176 Chapel Road in 1877. In a 19 May letter to a concerned resident, Greater Dandenong city planning director Jody Bosman confirmed he and mayor Jim Memeti had written separately to the Uniting Church about the matter. “Council officers have raised the heritage significance of the building and concerns over the structural decline of the church and the apparent lack of intervention by the building’s custodians to safeguard both the structure and the artefacts within it.” The council was seeking to discuss providing technical advice as well as supporting any applications to Heritage Victoria by the church to “facilitate the protection of the building”. A rare remnant of the suburb’s 19th-century heritage, the Keysborough Methodist Church is listed as significant in Greater Dandenong’s heritage study.
However the council has conceded it is effectively powerless to compel the Uniting Church to preserve the building. In recent years, the cordoned-off building’s striking Gothic structure, coloured stainedglass windows and shingle roof have been noticeably marred. Speculation has been raised about its future, including that it will be left to decay until there was “no heritage value left”. At that point, under Victoria’s “incredibly weak” heritage laws, the owner could simply “knock it down to build townhouses”, Greater Dandenong councillor Matthew Kirwan has said. In response, residents have created a Facebook page and a change.org petition in a campaign to save the church. The Uniting Church did not respond to the Journal’s enquiries. In March, a Uniting Church spokesperson told the Journal the building was “unsafe” and “neither used or needed” by its congregation. “(The) building itself has no formal heritage standing. “In its current state it has been deemed unsafe and would require a significant amount of
The historic Keysborough Methodist Church, cordoned-off and fallen into disrepair. 205455 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS money spent on it to change that status. “The local congregation and the Presbytery of Port Philip East continue to look at options for the future of the site.” The neighbouring newer church building was however in regular use by the congregation and an associated charity, the spokesperson said. “That building has had substantial repairs in recent years to ensure that it fulfills its current need.”
Council elections set to go postal Greater Dandenong Council elections will go ahead on Saturday 24 October this year. In a first, Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek announced that postal voting will be enforced across all Victorian councils. He said that the state’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton had advised that postal elections were safe to proceed this year. “By making every vote a postal vote, we’re ensuring this vital democratic process is conducted in a safe manner that also allows for the participation of more voters.” As a physical distancing measure, longer candidate statements will be allowed in the formal Voter Information packs, Mr Somyurek said. Guidance would be available on suitable and safe campaigning methods. The move is counter to the majority of Greater Dandenong councillors’ views. They recently voted in favour of attendance voting rather than postal voting.
Surprises keep on coming for 70th anniversary bash By Brendan Rees It was meant to be a day of hugs and kisses but a Berwick couple are nonetheless happy they were able to celebrate a major milestone with family. John Evans, 94, and his 89-year-old wife Valda met a Saturday night dance at the Dandenong Town Hall - and have been inseparable since as they celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. With social distancing in place, the couple’s family organised a surprise morning tea at their home which included scones and coffee, balloons, and “lots of hand sanitiser” on Wednesday 20 May. “Interestingly this isn’t the only surprise celebration they’ve had during restrictions with Valda turning 89 recently and opening her front door to find a surprise tea party in the front garden which had been set up by her grandchildren,” the couple’s grandson Heath Evans said. Heath said the love birds have been coping well during the pandemic with John regularly exercising and lifting weights while Val walks a few laps in their backyard daily. “John was riding a bike and running into his 80s, is renowned as one of the fittest and healthiest people you’ll ever come across and was a local legend amongst the children of North Dandenong who would see him on his daily run,” he said. Val is renowned for her “beautiful chocolate sponge cake” among her grandchildren as well as her “hospitality and always having the house spotless”. “As a family we’ve set them up with an iPad and enjoy a weekly zoom call, which has taken some training and a custom designed instruction manual,” Heath said. The couple married at St James Anglican Church in Dandenong, aged 19 and 24, on 20 May 1950. Starting her career at Parton’s Dandenong Store, Valda Evans was employed
John Evans, 94, and his 89-year-old wife Valda on their wedding day. by Lonsdale Fashion in Dandenong for many years and was later a sales assistant at Lorna Fashion in Noble Park. Mr Evans retired 30 years ago after working at HJ Heinz Company, Dandenong, for 30 years as an electrician. They have two daughters: Judith Tomlin who lives in Berwick with her sons Sean, 27, and Callum, 21; and Janine Evans, 63, who also lives in Berwick and has a son Heath who lives in Ashburton. After marrying, the couple lived in a bungalow while John - an “all-round handy man” - built their home in Dandenong over seven years. They then moved to Dandenong North for 31 years before living in Berwick. The couple are dedicated to their Christian faith, living a very clean lifestyle, which has been key to their health and their weekly attendance at Church which is something they never miss. And in terms of their secret to a happy marriage the couple say it’s a “bliss and hiss. You can’t agree all the time.” “Like dancing it’s a partnership.”
John and Val Evans celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.
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Building blitz means social housing boost for south east By Danielle Kutchel A building blitz will improve Aboriginal social housing in Dandenong and Hampton Park through the construction of new homes as well as repairs, upgrades and maintenance work on existing properties. Almost $500 million will be spent on public and community housing as part of the State Government’s $2.7 billion Building Works package. That includes funding for Aboriginal Housing Victoria sites in Dandenong and Hampton Park, creating 12 homes, as well as $35 million for upgrades, maintenance and repairs of exdandenong.starcommunity.com.au
isting Aboriginal social housing. The projects are ’shovel ready’, with all social housing projects to be started within at least the next six months. It will provide modern, comfortable and accessible accommodation for Aboriginal Victorians who need assistance with safe and stable housing, with a focus on providing care for those most vulnerable, including women and children escaping family violence, people with disability and older Aboriginal Victorians. “Now more than ever, home means security, stability and staying safe,“ Aboriginal Affairs Minister and Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said.
“This will deliver more culturally safe housing options for Aboriginal people across the state, while creating jobs and supporting families through the pandemic.“ It followed the announcement of the latest tranche of funding through the Social Housing Growth Fund that will see over 780 new social housing dwellings created across 25 locations in Melbourne and Victoria - including at Hampton Park. New homes have already been delivered by Aboriginal Housing Victoria in Doveton. The Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-Operative Limited was contacted for comment.
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NEWS Dietitian Sharon Natoli shares her tips to keep snacking on track this winter using Australian Eggs.
Supercharge your winter snacks With winter upon us, it’s important we are fueling our bodies with the right nutrients to help us focus, keep our immune system healthy and our energy levels high. Many people are also still working from home, and while it’s become a familiar routine for most, easy access to a full fridge when the weather gets colder can sometimes mean snacking more frequently, and on food we wouldn’t choose when in our normal work routine. Australian Eggs has teamed up with Dietitian and Author Sharon Natoli, to share her tips on how to help manage your food intake and snacking through winter, including the snacks that can help supercharge your immune system. regularly: When it comes to eating, it · Eat helps to stay in a regular routine. Plan to eat
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healthy snacks and meals around every 3-4 hours. Eating regularly helps manage hunger which in turn helps manage not only how much you eat, but the type of foods you choose. The hungrier you are, the more likely it is that you will eat more, eat quickly, and be less intentional about your choices. Choose foods to boost your immunity: In the current environment and with winter approaching, choose foods that are high in immunity boosting nutrients, like protein, iron, selenium, vitamin A and vitamin D. Boiled eggs are great to keep in the fridge as a handy, natural ‘protein ball’ and contain good amounts of these key nutrients so are a great inclusion as a healthy snack. Vitamin C is also key to a strong immune system so choose fruit and vegetables to snack on, like vitamin C-rich red capsicum, kiwi fruit, citrus like oranges, grapefruit and mandarins, guava and strawberries. Choose energy boosting snacks: A good way to get energy from your snacks is to combine foods that contain both carbohydrates, for the energy our brain needs to think, and protein or fibre, to have the energy last for longer. Foods that provide B vitamins, iron and magnesium are also great choices. Try chopped egg on wholegrain crackers, nuts and fruit together, or a savoury muffin (for more ideas see the accompanying egg recipes). Plan ahead: Just as you might plan your meals, it’s also useful to plan your snacks. Write out a list of ideas that include both savoury and sweet options. Shop for these, or the ingredients you need to make them, and that way you will have choices readily available when you need them to satisfy your palate. Cultivate a curious palate: By sticking to the usual suspects that we eat day in and day out, we can get bored and disinterested. To build joy into food and eating, each week aim to try something new to snack on. This also helps expand your palate, opening a whole new world of food experiences. If you have children who are fussy eaters, it’s a great way to model behaviours that also encourage them to be curious about food and explore new flavours. Make it nourishing: A good question to ask yourself before you eat is ‘is this choice nourishing me?’. Make a decision to only eat foods that nourish you – whether that’s nourishing your body, mind or your soul. Create your own definition of what this means for you. Share your intentions: Accountability empowers action so share your snacking intentions with others in your household. Take snack breaks together and use the experience to create connection and conversation. Indulgence in smaller portions: Research shows there is a point of fatigue when it comes to the enjoyment of rich foods, for example, chocolate or cakes and biscuits. If we eat too much of these types of foods for example, there is a point where our experience turns from pleasurable to sickly and we stop enjoying them. To help prevent this, serve small portions of these types of foods. Once you have finished eating, tune in to how your body is feeling and ask yourself if you feel satisfied. If so, move on with the rest of your day.
EGG TOPPERS 4 WAYS Prep & cook: 10 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients ITALIAN: 1 poached egg 2 teaspoons cashew pesto 3 cherry tomatoes Pinch basil leaves, shredded Pesto: 1 bunch basil, leaves picked ½ cup cashews 1 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice Sea Salt and black pepper
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JAPANESE: 1 egg, soft or hard boiled as preferred zucchini, shaved with a vegetable peeler into fine ribbons 20g baby spinach 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds ¼ avocado, sliced Sea salt and black pepper Miso butter: 1 tablespoon (25g) butter ½ teaspoon white miso paste
INDONESIAN: 1. To make peanut satay: place all ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat, whisk together over heat for about 5 minutes or until smooth. Place in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks. Heat slightly before using. 2. To serve: place blanched zucchini slices and bok choy on toast with cucumber. Top with fried egg, drizzle with peanut satay to taste, sprinkle with chilli flakes and serve with fresh coriander if desired.
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PIE MAKER EGG HACK: CARAMELISED ONION, TOMATO AND THYME TARTS Ingredients ½ cup pumpkin, roughly chopped in 1cm dices ½ cup zucchini, roughly chopped in 1cm dices ½ cup spring onions, sliced 1 large handful baby spinach leaves 1 cup skim milk 2 eggs A pinch pepper to taste 2 cup wholemeal flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds Low fat cream cheese, to serve
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Method 1. Preheat oven to 180 C and grease a square baking dish with olive oil or butter 2. Drain the corn kernels and set aside 3. Chop the broccoli into very fine florets; almost like a very chunky broccoli “rice”. Roughly chop the herbs 4. Mix together the corn, broccoli and herbs (plus the cheese if you are using it) and spread evenly into the baking dish 5. Whisk together the eggs, then whisk in the flour, milk and salt and pepper to taste 6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the rest of the ingredients. Bake in the oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until the slice has set and the top is golden brown 7. Allow to cool slightly before slicing into pieces.
SWEETCORN AND BROCCOLI SLICE Prep & cool: 50 mins Serves: 8
Prep & cook: 40 mins Serves: 6 Note: The slice can be kept in the fridge for around 4 days You don’t need to use gluten free flour if you don’t need the recipe to be gluten free. Simply use plain flour (white or wholemeal) instead For a dairy free slice, use a non-dairy milk and omit the cheese Instead of the fresh herbs, you can add some slice spring onion or some roughly chopped baby spinach
Ingredients · · 8 eggs · · 1/3 cup gluten free flour · 1/3 cup milk · 1 head broccoli · · 1 x 400-420 grams can of corn kernels 1 handful of fresh parsley or chives · · · Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil or butter for greasing baking dish · · ½ cup grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
WHOLEMEAL VEGETABLE AND PUMPKIN SEED MUFFINS
Recipe by Monique Cormack for Australian Eggs
Ingredients ½ cup pumpkin, roughly chopped in 1cm dices ½ cup zucchini, roughly chopped in 1cm dices ½ cup spring onions, sliced 1 large handful baby spinach leaves 1 cup skim milk 2 eggs A pinch pepper to taste 2 cup wholemeal flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds Low fat cream cheese, to serve
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Method 1. Preheat oven to 180c. 2. Place pumpkin into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with water and cook in the microwave for 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Drain and add zucchini, spring onions and spinach. 3. Lightly beat eggs and milk, pour over the vegetables and season. 4. Sift flour and baking powder over the top and stir until just combined. 5. Spoon mixture into baking paper lined, non-stick muffin trays, sprinkling with pumpkin seeds, and bake for 25 minutes or until done. 6. Top with low fat cream cheese to serve
RASPBERRY ALMOND MUFFINS Prep & cook: 50 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients
· 250g self-raising flour · 100g ground almonds · 150g caster sugar · ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda · 3 eggs · 300mL buttermilk · Zest of a lemon or orange vanilla bean, seeds scraped or 1 tsp of vanilla · 1extract · 100mL olive or other vegetable oil · 250g fresh or frozen raspberries, plus extra to top · Flaked almonds, to top Method 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line a muffin tray with muffin liners and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, sugar and bicarbonate of soda. 3. In another bowl whisk together the eggs with the buttermilk, zest, vanilla and oil until smooth. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently stir in the raspberries and divide the batter amongst 8 muffin liners. 5. Top each muffin with 3 raspberries and a scattering of flaked almonds. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted. 7. Allow to cool for a few minutes in the tin then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Recipe by Julia Busuttil for Australian Eggs dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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3 June 1920 A printer’s odd mistake
4 June 1970 It’s an overpass
“A fierce storm had raged in the city, one of the tall buildings being struck by lightning and badly damaged, the lightning had appeared to enter the structure with a 319309 motion.” Everybody was puzzled at what the phrase meant, and there was much speculation even by meteorologists, but a close examination of the reporters copy disclosed the answer to the riddle, He wrote a bad hand, anyway, and besides had been compelled to pen the storm story in great haste. It was discovered that he had “zig zag motion” but the penmanship was so bad that the intelligent compositor thought the “zig zag“ was “319309”. The blunder furnished a nickname for both the reporter and compositor, that attached to them till they died.
‘A’ grade separation overpass will be built over the railway line on the South Gippsland Hwy, near the SA Rubber Mills factory. The cost of the project is an estimated $750,000. Chairman of the Abolition of Railway Crossings Committee Mr D D Wade said a scheme had been prepared and would be presented to the Government for approval. The availability of finance would decide when building of the overpass would begin. He could give no indication to how long this would be.
Greater Dandenong Mayor, Cr Angela Long has welcomed a $25,000 funding boost from the State Government towards preparing local drug strategies. “This money will help strength the work of the local action committees which have been working hard to reduce the impact of illicit drug use on our community for three years now,” said the Mayor. Mayor Long said she looked forward to the Council determining its position on the trial of an injecting facility at the next council meeting on 13 June 2000. “The drugs debate has lost focus “said the Mayor. “Injecting facilities are only one possible solution to addressing the use of illegal drugs openly on the streets.”
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1 June 2015 Tasty Town a food gem
“Melbourne has an absolute jewel in Dandenong” This is just the start of Food Safari host Maeve O’Meara’s praise for the melting pot. “I just love the diversity and every time I come out there’s something beautiful, different, exotic,” she said. “People often talk about what makes Australia great - come to Dandenong and its all here.” Ms O’Meara was in MKS Spices’ n Things in Dandenong South when the Journal spoke to her ahead of a foodie tour in Dandenong on Friday May 27. “I’m surrounded by beautiful aromas of curry leaves and all sorts of spices from the subcontinent,” she said. Greater Dandenong is home to more than 1000 restaurants and food retailers representing cuisines from all over the world. Restaurants alone serve more than 50,000 meals each week.
Combine with courage to advance Australia opportunity to sit down with our chil· An dren, something we thought impossible before due to obligations. opportunity to devote enough time to · An ourselves, perhaps we have neglected our own personal needs. opportunity for more prayer and com· An munication with our God, when we forgot about Him in our busy lives.
By Presbyter Jean Mawal* In the second verse of our national anthem, the words ‘with courage let us all combine, to Advance Australia Fair’, ring true. History has taught us that a crisis can only be overcome together. The irony is that fear, panic, uncertainty and anxiety has been introduced in our society because of this microscopic virus. Yet with the faith, courage, kind-naturedness and fraternal love of many, it has shown us great hope in our potential. Our Orthodox Christianity teaches us that this paradoxical existence is not an end in itself. Rather, we see this pandemic ultimately as a
Presbyter Jean Mawal, St Paul’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, Dandenong situation full of opportunities for humanity:
opportunity to come together as a nation. · An To serve together for the safety and care of others and safekeeping of our community.
opportunity to spend more hours at · An home. opportunity to spend more time with our · An spouse when our ‘normality’ alienates us one from the other.
The Church prays daily for those who lead, for those who serve at the frontline. We pray for those who are afflicted, alienated, suffering, and those deeply scarred as a result. We pray with faith, hope and love assured that through this struggle, we will have an opportunity to reconsider many things in our lives. Knowing that through faith we can renew our human existence; and ‘with courage let us all combine, to Advance Australia Fair.’ Together we pray:
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Lord Jesus Christ our God, the chief physician of our souls and bodies, Who became man for us to cure the great wound of humanity; Who did not reject the ten lepers who suffered from an incurable disease, but purified them by Your salvific grace; Who, being Godman, passed Your days on this earth serving and healing all who were sick and those who are ill; Who served and restored to health the paralytics, the blind, those who had committed grave sins, the demonized as well as those who suffered both in the flesh and in the mind, now amiably accept our supplication and by Your power expel this deadly virus, which has brought fear and even death to those who are sick and wrongfully suffering. Protect the youth, keep watch over those who have become ill, and heal the elderly who have been infected by this accursed virus. Also, purge us all from unrest of the heart, and instead of this, grant us health, comfort, and progress, through the intercessions of our Holy Lady the Theotokos and all of Your saints. Amen. * Presbyter Jean Mawal is from St Paul’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, Dandenong.
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They can’t stop the Beat By Mick Floyd Bronski Beat caused a major upset by clinging on to victory in a thrilling conclusion to the RSN Sandown Cup on Thursday night. As he did in his heat the week prior, Bronski Beat speared straight to the front and opened a big gap over the field with a lap to go. He maintained that margin down the back straight but began to tire as he swung for home. True Detective bore down hard on the tiring leader and He Shall Power flashed home late, however Bronski Beat had just enough in the tank to cling to a thrilling victory by half a length in 41.86. The race panned out exactly as trainer Brendan Pursell had hoped, providing him with his first Group 1 victory. “When I went through the field I thought if he could jump the same as he did last week he might be able to get across,” said an elated Pursell. “If he can get up outside the other dogs at the first turn now he can burn them off. It worked out that way, but I certainly wasn’t expecting it to be honest.” The punters weren’t expecting the victory either, with Bronski Beat attracting just three percent of the support with tab.com.au. His $18.20 starting price was the third blowout result in the five editions of the RSN Sandown Cup following Bells Are Ringin’ in 2016 ($38.40) and Rajasthan in 2019 ($34.20). It also continued Pursell’s remarkable run of well-priced winners. His RSN Sandown Cup victory was his 10th winner at Sandown Park in May, returning an average starting price of $15.10. “No, you don’t need to be when you’re running around for good money,” he said. “I’ve had a good run lately. The dogs have been going well and they’ve been getting to the front which is good. Most races are won from out in font so that’s where you want to be. “ Bred in Pursell’s home state of Tasmania, Bronski Beat was purchased by Pursell as a three-month-old pup and was the realisation of long term planning by Pursell. “Rob Britton used to train the mother (Ainsley Bale) and I used to see what she could do on the trial tracks,” he said. “She had a real big motor and I always thought when she breeds I might buy a pup out of her. I knew the person that bred her so I rang him and bought the pup when he was three months of age. “We broke him in ourselves and did the whole lot with him. Everyone knows how hard it is, so to get one to win a race like this, it’s pretty special.” While crowds continue to be prohibited at the track, Pursell was delighted to be able to share the victory with his son, Blake, who handled Bronski Beat in the final. Earlier in the night, the country’s top ranked sprinter Simon Told Helen won for the third time in three weeks at Sandown Park, holding off Tiggerlong Tonk and Mepunga Pegasus in a blanket finish of the Gr8 Eight event.
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Working to fix the fixturing problem of community sport By Russell Bennett One of the biggest fixturing questions in community sport appears one step closer to being answered with Cricket Victoria and AFL Victoria releasing a joint statement recently. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on both sports at all levels, and the community level - where the two sports share so many venues - has been massively affected. Effectively, it’s been agreed that - should a season get underway - football will have priority access to fixtures at venues no later than Sunday, 27 September for home and away games for seniors and juniors; no later than 11 October for ’lightning premierships’ and finals for juniors; and no later than Sunday, 18 October for senior finals fixtures. Cricket will have “priority use access“ to fixture competitions no earlier than Saturday 10 October for Victorian Premier first and second XI men’s and women’s matches; Friday, 16 October for junior competitions; and Friday, 23 22 STAR JOURNAL
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October for all other senior competitions. Importantly, where community footy seasons don’t commence - or have been completed by the end of September - Cricket associations will have priority to schedule matches from 1 October. No football games will be fixtured on any of the 21 Victorian Premier Cricket grounds after 1 October. The joint statement, released late on Friday 22 May, read: “Most combined football and cricket grounds across the state will have a 3-4 week break between football matches finishing and cricket matches starting to adequately prepare the wickets and hand over the facility between local clubs. “The agreement comes following consultation with the Victorian Government and key football and cricket stakeholders, including local municipalities across the state, who help to ensure football and cricket grounds are available.“
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Excitement is building By Nick Creely It’s certainly an exciting time for the Endeavour Hills Cricket Club. With a new senior coach on board, as well as a duo of quality new recruits and a large chunk of re-commitments of its core first XI group, the Eagles are one club in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association looking to build on the gains from an impressive backend of the 2019/20 season. Despite missing out on finals in the East/ West 1st XI season, the Eagles finished their campaign off strongly, and managed to cap off a brilliant Twenty20 campaign with some much-needed, morale boosting silverware. But coming into the new season, the Eagles have made some crucial changes, with Nick Bole-Brown - a Victorian and Australian over 50s representative cricketer - signing on as the Eagles’ coach for 2020/21, with the experienced campaigner expected to add plenty to a group looking to take another step in its development. Eagles president Gary Parsons said the club was delighted to welcome Bole-Brown into the top role, citing his experience and ability to bring cricketers together, as well as passion for further developing the talent in the club, as a key reason for his arrival. “We got him to do some training on our turf nets which a lot of clubs haven’t got, and he’s been pretty impressed and he could see there was a bright future and he wanted to help out the club,” he said. “It’s about having an off-field coach for us, and it’s the people he will bring along - he’ll put a fair back into the club. “To have all that experience and not use it, would be a waste.” From an on-field perspective, the Eagles have also welcomed back quality seamer Chris Pereira after a strong stint with Hallam Kalora
Chris Pereira is back at Endeavour Hills in the VSDCA competition. 190251 Park, where he will also captain the first XI next season. Pereira was a crucial part of the Hawks’ bowling line-up during his four years down at Frawley Road, snaring 75 wickets in 47 games at an impressive average of 19.56, but will now make his return to the Eagles where he last played in 2014/15. But in the club’s biggest coup so far, the Eagles have brought in quality top-order bat Austin Heldt, a former Victorian under 19 representative who has played Premier Cricket with Dandenong and Casey-South Melbourne, where he featured in four games at first XI level for the Swans. Heldt only recently captained North Dan-
denong in the DDCA’s tough Turf 1 competition last season and enjoyed a solid season, racking up 390 runs across all formats. “(With Austin), it’s about longevity, we see him as a junior and senior player and hopefully we can mould him into an Endeavour Hills leader in the future,” he said. “And Chris comes back to the club, and there’s a bit of unfinished business for him, so we’ll be looking towards him as a club leader, and then we look at Austin to step up into the future.” Parsons said that there is a genuinely exciting vibe coming out of the club after finishing the season off strongly, and hopes after also retaining a majority of its first XI players too, can
Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS translate that to even further on-field success. “If you take away the first five rounds and then out of the next seven we win five, we did pretty well,” he said. “It’s unfortunate that if we beat Box Hill in the last round it would have been a difference in a couple of spots in the ladder. “But it was great considering where we were - if we were consistent and held the catches, who knows. “And after the Twenty20 win, we seemed to bring that across to the Saturday competition and they were consistent, and the boys playing another year with some extras will be great. “There’s a lot of positives and hopefully we can translate that across.”
WNBL season start pushed back to late November By Nick Creely The 2020/21 WNBL season is set to be delayed to late November in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the national women’s basketball league is still expected to get in a full season. Basketball Australia confirmed last week, in consultation with the WNBL commission, that the season is set to kick off on 20 November, with the grand final series then scheduled to occur between 25 to 31 March 2021. It’s also been confirmed that the WNBL season will comprise 21 home-and-away games per team, with the finals series to begin in midMarch and conclude by the end of March. The decision by Basketball Australia to delay the season was made to align with the expected state and federal government Covid-19 restrictions in regards to a return to play for elite sport and public movement between states and territories.
The Southside Flyers will again be among the pace-setters in the next WNBL season. Basketball Australia has also planned on a scenario where games can be played without fans in attendance until at least Christmas, due to limits on mass gatherings. Basketball Australia head of women’s basketball Lauren Jackson said it was important to communicate to the clubs and league about how best to operate as times continually change. “To enable the league and clubs to operate
their businesses accordingly and to give fans and broadcasters clarity over the new season, we are prepared to start the 2020-21 Chemist Warehouse WNBL season without fans should current Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings remain in place,” she said. “Should restrictions ease over the coming months, we will adapt accordingly with the view to our passionate members and fans being able to attend games when it’s safe and viable to do so.” While there is still uncertainty surrounding mass gatherings, Jackson said it was vital that they ensured a stable season structure and don’t reduce the current minimum player payment for Australian athletes. “Women’s professional sport in Australia has taken giant leaps forward over recent years and it’s extremely important to Basketball Australia that the WNBL doesn’t regress during these times of global adversity - in fact we want the opposite to occur,” explained Jackson.
“Australia is the envy of the basketball world for the quality of talent we produce both on and off the court. “With an eye on the Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney, having a strong domestic league while providing opportunities for our current and emerging talent is our priority. “Basketball Australia and the WNBL commission are considering other initiatives to further support the league and teams during these unprecedented times, while ensuring the integrity of Australia’s longest-running elite women’s sporting competition is not compromised.” Basketball Australia has also confirmed that an end-of-season WNBL awards dinner will take place in March, with the city and venue to be announced at a later date. Broadcast details and the fixture for the 2020-21 Chemist Warehouse WNBL Season are also set to be released in due course.
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