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‘Save our families’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Afghan-Australians in the South East are pleading for loved-ones to be saved from the Taliban-overthrowing of Afghanistan.

Barat Batoor, a photo-journalist who fled for his life from Afghanistan in 2012, works as an organiser for Asylum Seeker Resouce Centre.

He said the looming humanitarian crisis was “devastating” for Australian Hazaras – the fourth largest diaspora in the world with many of them in Melbourne’s South East.

“There are thousands of people in the Australian community who have family members at grave risk right now from the Taliban.

“The news came as a big shock. I haven’t slept properly for the last couple of nights.

“That stress and anxiety in the Hazara community is at unprecedented levels.”

Kabul’s international airport has been swarmed by desperate masses pleading to be saved by foreign governments.

According to one of Mr Batoor’s friends “on the ground” in Kabul, people were feeling afraid.

They were not placated by the Taliban’s declaration that it would not harm anyone, Mr Batoor said.

“I think this announcement was just a mask that will come off in the next days and weeks.

“They have started searching houses looking for people like political figures, social activists and pilots.

“This is the calm before the storm.”

The overthrow has sparked painful memories of the Taliban rule in the 1990s, Mr Batoor said.

Many Afghan Australians themselves had fled past “unimaginable” massacres and genocides inflicted on Hazara, Hindus and Sikhs.

Visa applications for partners and family to unite with Hazaras in Australia have languished for up to a decade.

This is due to a 2010 ministerial direction

Zahra Haydar Big, an Afghan women’s leader from Goulburn Valley. that applications from ‘illegal boat arrivals’ later found to be genuine refugees and granted permanent residency - were to be given the “lowest priority”.

Their family members are now trapped in Afghanistan at the mercy of the Taliban.

Mr Batoor was “very disappointed” by the Australian Government’s response so far – at least 3000 humanitarian visas offered and 240 Australian citizens and Afghan nationals evacuated as of 21 August.

His call for 20,000 extra places for Hazara resettlement has been backed for an 129,000plus online petition by Afghan Australian Advocacy Network.

“We have a moral obligation and practical obligation to help these people,” Mr Batoor said.

“We shouldn’t be surprised that the Taliban may carry on other mass atrocities in the coming days and weeks and the world may witness another genocide of the minorities such as the Hazaras who have already experienced this in the past.”

On 18 August, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the 3000 humanitarian visas for Afghan nationals was nearly double the number last year, he said.

About 1800 who had helped the government have been resettled with their families in Aus-

tralia since 2013 – including 430 since April.

“You would have heard other countries talk about figures of 5000, I note that some are talking about figures of 20,000 but can I tell you there are no clear plans about that.

“Australia is not going into that territory.”

The first RAAF evacuation on 18 August rescued 26 Australian citizens and Afghan nationals, who have since arrived in Perth. Three subsequent flights saved another 216, as of 20 August.

“We will be supporting Afghans who have legitimate claims through our official and legitimate processes,” Mr Morrison said.

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Fines review push

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A community legal service is appealing a mass of Covid-related fines in the South East.

Covid fines were the most prolific offence in Greater Dandenong, with more than 2000 issued over the 12 months up to 31 March 2021.

More than 5 per cent of Victoria’s Covid fines were in Greater Dandenong.

Kristen Wallwork of Springvale Monash Legal Service said many of the people fined up to $4957 were already under financial hardship.

They were also appealing the circumstances in which they were fined.

Some were young people who ran into people they knew while they were out exercising. They dispute that they were intentionally congregating in breach of Chief Health Officer directions.

Others include a pair of cleaners who trav-

elled in a car together without masks.

Because they couldn’t speak English, they were unable to convey to police officers that they were in fact husband-and-wife.

Ms Wallwork said the SMLS was seeking Fines Victoria to review the infringements - a process hindered by the state’s fines agency’s large backlog.

Covid shutdowns have meanwhile delayed a surge of family violence matters at court, she says.

The collaborative approach at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court between lawyers, court support workers and multi-disciplinary services have been disrupted by lockdowns.

It comes as SMLS has been funded to provide extra lawyers focused on family violence.

During Covid, family violence serious assaults have risen 12 per cent and domestic

common assaults 10 per cent in Greater Dandenong.

Intervention order breaches soared by 29 percent, stalking 17 per cent and harassment 33 per cent.

“The numbers are large and the issue is large in the Dandenong court. There’s incredibly collaborative work done to find the most effective way to deal with these matters,” Ms Wallwork says.

“During lockdowns, services have been unable to work together as they normally would.”

SMLS clients are also struggling to pay the household rent, especially with the end of the Covid eviction moratorium from 29 March 2021.

International students who lost casual work due to Covid have been particularly vulnerable.

Their problems were compounded by a scam in which they pay a bond to a supposed

Springvale Monash Legal Service executive director Kristen Wallwork says many clients are disputing Covid fines. 200317 Picture: FELICIEN BIZOT landlord and find that the place has been already rented, Ms Wallwork said.

They find that their ‘bond’ hasn’t been registered with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority, and so have no recourse for compensation.

Ms Wallwork said some clients are being pressured by landlords to pay arrears from the rental moratorium period.

‘Very, very sorry’: Dog walker fined for fatal cat attack

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A dog-owner’s partner has faced court after the dog fatally savaged a tabby cat while out on a walk in Endeavour Hills.

Cecilia Lay, 45, had been walking the fiveyear-old male Staffordshire Terrier named Bones on a lead on Gleneagles Drive about 10am on Saturday, 17 April.

The dog latched onto the cat, shaking and biting her as Lay tried to pull the dog away, according to Casey Council.

Despite witnesses’ intervention and being taken to a vet, the cat soon succumbed to internal injuries, several deep puncture wounds and a fractured upper leg.

Casey Council had not seized the dog, which remains with the owner now living in Springvale.

The council’s lawyer told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 19 August that the council would decide on any further action after the hearing.

It had also yet to inspect the owner’s fencing and gates at the dog’s new address.

In an email to the council five days after the attack, Lay and the owner stated they did not wish to speak to the council about the matter.

In court, Lay pleaded guilty to being in control of a ‘non-dangerous’ dog biting an animal causing death.

Her defence lawyer said the dog, on a half-arm’s-length lead, had “reacted badly” when the cat approached in front of them and hissed.

The “very, very sorry” accused had written a letter-of-apology to the cat’s owner, offered to pay for a replacement adopted cat and to cover any vet expenses from the incident, the court heard.

The accused bank credit-officer had previously received a fine from the council for being “in control” of Bones while he bit and inflicted “minor injuries” on another dog in December. She had no prior convictions.

As part of an animal management plan since the fatal attack, Lay had kept Bones on a

muzzle and leash while outside the premises.

Magistrate Greg Connellan noted the “seriousness” of a pet being killed in the event.

“They’re uncomfortable things to witness and to have happen to your pet.”

He said there was “probably very little time or opportunity for you to do anything to prevent what was unfolding”.

“I accept that reality – it’s one of the risks of owning a pet dog. Their behaviour can sometimes be very rapid and unpredictable.”

“You have responded in an appropriate way that reflects the gravity and seriousness of what took place.”

Lay was fined $800, plus $85.70 filing costs, without conviction.

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Covid-19 exposure list grows locally

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A construction site, supermarkets, milk bars, a trade supply shop and bottle shop are among the latest Tier-2 Covid exposure sites in Greater Dandenong.

More than 600 Tier 1 and 2 sites are listed by the state’s Department of Health for being reportedly attended by an infected case.

Those who visited at the same time are being advised to urgently get Covid-tested and to quarantine until they obtain a negative result.

The venues include Coles supermarket at Princes Highway, Dandenong on Monday 16 August between 7.35pm-8.18pm and Tuesday 10 August 6.50am-7.10am.

Also on Monday 16 August, Samios Plumbing Supplies in Kitchen Road Dandenong at 10.15am-10.45am, Springvale South milk

bar in Darren Street at 11.35am-11.50am and North Dandy Bottle-O Shop at Dunearn Road, Dandenong North at 7.15pm-7.45pm were visited by an infected case.

Others on the list are a 7-Eleven outlet on Cheltenham Road, Keysborough on Tuesday 17 August 11.30am-11.50am, and a milk bar at 48 Beau Vorno Avenue Keysborough on Thursday 19 August 2.40pm-3pm.

A construction site at Waverly Gardens shopping centre, Police Road Mulgrave was also listed for Tuesday 17 August 8.30am-4pm.

Tier 1 contacts at the site were to be contacted directly by the Department of Health.

Others are Woolworths at The Village, Princes Highway Dandenong South on Sunday 15 August 2.45pm-3.15pm and IKEA Springvale on the same day between 4.10pm-4.35pm.

A case also attended Miele Clearance Cen-

tre in Atlantic Drive Keysborough on Thursday 5 August 10.02am-10.47am.

The list also includes 7-Eleven Sandown at 585 Princes Highway Noble Park on Tuesday 10 August 6.50am-7.10am, and Coles Dandenong, 36 Princes Highway Dandenong on Tuesday 10 August 7.30pm-8.26pm.

Dandenong Supercinic and Terry White Chemmart, 56-58 Stud Road, Dandenong on Thursday 12 August 9pm-10.20pm, Princes Pizza & Kebab, 4/26 Princes Highway Dandenong on Thursday 12 August 10.15pm10.45pm, Chemist Warehouse at 2/30 Princes Highway Dandenong on Friday 13 August 12.15pm-1.15pm and Colombo Impex at 3 Clow Street Dandenong on Friday 13 August 7.15pm-8pm are also listed.

The updated list of exposure sites in Victoria is at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites

I Cook FOI requests blocked: Crozier

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Health authorities have blocked Freedom of Information requests over the closure of I Cook Foods for the past 18 months, according to the State Opposition.

Since March 2020, the opposition has sought information on what the then-Health Minister Jenny Mikakos, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton and then-health department secretary Kym Peake knew about the closure of the Dandenong South commercial caterer.

Ms Mikakos and Ms Peake resigned from their positions after an inquiry into the state’s hotel quarantine program last year.

The FOI requests have still been blocked by current Health Minister Martin Foley and the Department of Health, the opposition says.

The matter has been referred to a special hearing at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

Opposition health spokesperson Georgie Crozier said it was “alarming that the government continues to delay the release of key documents”, given the “many serious allegations” over the ICF closure.

“The Andrews Labor Government continues to avoid accountability and operate in the shadows.

“FOI requests are an important part of transparent and accountable government, and to refuse to respond in a timely manner just goes to show the contempt the Andrews Government has for Victorians.”

On 25 August, a Parliamentary inquiry into the “inappropriate closure” of ICF will reconvene via ZOOM. The witness list includes ICF director Ian Cook, former council officers Kim Rogerson and Ray Christy, and former police Detective

A Parliamentary inquiry into the closure of I Cook Foods re-opens on Wednesday 25 August. 190890 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Sergeant Paul Brady who has assisted in compiling evidence on behalf of ICF. The 30-year-old family business had been closed by the Department of Health and Human Services as part of an investigation into the death of a listeria-infected 86-year-old hospital patient.

By the time it re-opened six weeks later, the business was destroyed. Forty-one employees lost their jobs.

In August 2020, the Parliamentary inquiry into the matter found the ICF closure was “valid” but “not fair”.

But the inquiry has re-opened after new evidence contradicted testimony by “senior officials in the Victorian Government and City of Greater Dandenong”, according to its terms of reference.

Some of the evidence includes a report by Mr Christy, which stated prior to the closure

that it was “more than likely” the deceased patient had not eaten ICF food.

ICF has consistently insisted it was wrongfully closed, including an allegation that a council officer planted a live slug during a factory inspection.

It has launched a $50-million lawsuit against the health department and Greater Dandenong council.

Victoria Police has recently re-opened its investigation into the circumstances of the closure.

In 2019, Greater Dandenong Council laid 96 food-safety charges against ICF – all of which were dropped just before a hearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court in late 2019.

The council stated it aimed to avoid a legal bill of up to $1.2 million.

The State Government did not respond to Star Journal by deadline.

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Drive-through Covid vaccines are now available for public bookings at Sandown Racecourse, with thousands of vaccine appointments available.

As of 22 August, Sandown’s indoor walk-in centre and drive-through had more than 3000 spare bookings for AstraZeneca and Pfizer over the next week.

The drive-through clinic - which had been slated for Casey-Cardinia - had a soft-launch for invites only on 20 August.

It follows the state’s first drivethrough hub in Melton, which delivered 1200 doses in its first seven days.

Drive-throughs were also announced for Werribee and Broadmeadows.

Across Victoria, there were 300,000 Covid-19 vaccine appointments available over the following four weeks and just over 80,000 Pfizer second dose appointments available.

“We’re imploring every single Victorian to come forward and get vaccinated as soon as you can – there’s appointments available and we need you to fill them,” Premier Daniel Andrews said.

Health Minister Martin Foley said the drive-through clinics were “convenient and easy to access”.

“Victorians should take full advantage of them to get themselves and their loved ones vaccinated.”

Acting Chief Health Officer Ben Cowie said vaccinations prevented serious Covid infection as well as infecting others.

According to the Department of Health, 461 of the 529 Covid infected cases between 12 July and 18 August were unvaccinated.

Forty-five had received a single vaccine dose and 23 were fully vaccinated. None of the vaccinated cases were among the 14 treated in hospital.

Only 80 of the infected cases were eligible for vaccination, the vast majority of infections were too young for eligibility.

To book at state hubs go to portal. cvms.vic.gov.au or call 1800 675 398.

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A carpet weaving workshop in Bamyan province had been funded by Dandenong-based Women for Change.

Futures under threat

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

destroyed Hazara leader Abdul Ali Mazari’s statue during the take-over.

“The girls are telling us they can’t go outside.

“It’s the big fear for the community living here - what will happen to our beautiful girls?”

Despite the resilience of the Hazara minority communities in Afghanistan, they were living in a “Stone Age”, Ms Baig said.

“They should be provided with food and safety.

“The (Australian Government) should take them out of there.”

Zahra Haydar Big, an Afghan women’s leader in the Goulburn Valley, said local Hazaras were going through “mental and emotional stress” over the plight of innocent people in Afghanistan.

She urged people to support the Afghan Australian Advocacy Network’s online petition for the Australian Government to take action.

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A Dandenong-based Hazara women’s group fears that its women’s education programs in Afghan villages are under threat.

Zakia Baig is vice-president of Women for Change, which is funding a school that’s training 200 women and girls in a mountain village in Bamyan province.

There had been no school nor teachers in the village due to its remoteness. And the children were “thirsty for education”.

“We have big dreams to change this generation, so stay tuned,” Women for Change posted at the program’s launch 12 months ago.

But as of last week, their carpet-weaving workshops for women to “learn and earn” had ground to a halt as the Taliban took control of the nation.

“The girls are crying and telling us we don’t have a future. What are we going to do?

“We’ve been in touch but we can’t send money to buy a future for them. The structure for sending money for them has been destroyed.

“They fear for their life.”

A founder of Australian Hazara Women’s Friendship Network, Ms Baig says she’s thankful to have a “voice” in Dandenong.

Under the Taliban, women were likely to be barred from studying at university or playing sport and music, she says.

“We all know the Taliban how they live and how they rule.

“Our women are going to die from frustration and depression. Who knows what will happen to them?”

Women were hiding in their homes, afraid of being removed, “married” off or used as sex slaves by the Taliban – despite the rulers’ assurances to the world.

Ominously, Taliban members have already

From page 1 “We will not be providing that pathway to those who would seek to come any other way.”

The day before, Mr Morrison ruled out Afghan temporary visa holders in Australia being granted permanent residency and citizenship.

“We have no plans to be returning people back to those places where there’s such terrible unrest and they’ll be able to remain here under those circumstances, under the visas they’re currently on.”

Bruce Labor MP Julian Hill accused Mr Morrison of “lethal negligence” for his “deliberate delays”.

He said Afghans in Australia waited on average 43.6 months for a partner visa compared to up to nine months for people from Western Europe or the USA. “This is effective discrimination, and Australians are now legitimately worried that their families will die because what the Liberals have done.”

He called for the urgent evacuation and fast-tracking of visas for Australian citizens, family members of Australians and those who worked with Defence forces.

“We are already seeing extraordinary scenes of horror reappear, reports of women being married, forced out of work and education, having women’s faces painted over on billboards, random executions and people fleeing.

“Everyone is at risk, especially those from persecuted minority groups such as Hazaras, as well as Sikhs, Hindus and other small groups who must be prioritised for refugee visas.

“Let’s hope there is still a small window of time to act and bring some of these people with a connection to Australia to safety.”

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Afghan-Australians in the South East are fearing for their loved-ones under Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.

Barat Batoor, a photo-journalist who fled for his life from Afghanistan in 2012, works as an organiser for Asylum Seeker Resouce Centre.

He said the looming humanitarian crisis was “devastating” for Australian Hazaras – the fourth largest diaspora in the world with many of them in Melbourne’s South East.

“There are thousands of people in the Australian community who have family members at grave risk right now from the Taliban.

“The news came as a big shock. I haven’t slept properly for the last couple of nights.

“That stress and anxiety in the Hazara community is at unprecedented levels.”

Kabul’s international airport has been swarmed by desperate masses pleading to be saved by foreign governments.

According to one of Mr Batoor’s friends “on the ground” in Kabul, people were feeling afraid.

They were not placated by the Taliban’s declaration that it would not harm anyone, Mr Batoor said.

“I think this announcement was just a mask that will come off in the next days and weeks.

“They have started searching houses looking for people like political figures, social activists and pilots.

“This is the calm before the storm.”

The overthrow has sparked painful memories of the Taliban rule in the 1990s, Mr Batoor said.

Many Afghan Australians themselves had fled past “unimaginable” massacres and genocides inflicted on Hazara, Hindus and Sikhs.

Visa applications for partners and family to unite with Afghans in Australia have languished for up to a decade.

This is due to a 2010 ministerial direction that applications from ‘illegal boat arrivals’ later found to be genuine refugees and granted permanent residency - were to be given the “lowest priority”.

Their family members are now trapped in Afghanistan at the mercy of the Taliban.

“We have a moral obligation and practical obligation to help these people,” Mr Batoor said.

“Australia should play a bigger role to at least open 20,000 extra places for re-settlement.”

On 18 August, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said about 3000 humanitarian visas would be offered to Afghan nationals this year. It was nearly double the number last year, he said.

About 1800 Afghan nationals who had helped the government have been resettled

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with their families in Australia – including 430 since April.

“You would have heard other countries talk about figures of 5000, I note that some are talking about figures of 20,000 but can I tell you there are no clear plans about that.

“Australia is not going into that territory.”

Mr Morrison said the first RAAF evacuation on 18 August rescued 26 Australian citizens and Afghan nationals, with more to come.

“We will be supporting Afghans who have legitimate claims through our official and legitimate processes,” Mr Morrison said.

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Former refugee Barat Batoor has called for Australia to urgently issue 20,000 humanitarian visas for people to escape a Taliban-run Afghanistan.

The day before, Mr Morrison ruled out Afghan temporary visa holders in Australia being granted permanent residency and citizenship.

“We have no plans to be returning people back to those places where there’s such terrible unrest and they’ll be able to remain here under those circumstances, under the visas they’re currently on.”

Bruce Labor MP Julian Hill accused Mr Morrison of “lethal negligence” for his “deliberate delays”.

He said Afghans in Australia waited on average 43.6 months for a partner visa compared to up to nine months for people from Western Europe or the USA. “This is effective discrimination, and Australians are now legitimately worried that their families will die because what the Liberals have done.”

He called for the urgent evacuation and fast-tracking of visas for Australian citizens, family members of Australians and those who worked with Defence forces.

“We are already seeing extraordinary scenes of horror reappear, reports of women being married, forced out of work and education, having women’s faces painted over on billboards, random executions and people fleeing.

“Everyone is at risk, especially those from persecuted minority groups such as Hazaras, as well as Sikhs, Hindus and other small groups who must be prioritised for refugee visas.

“Let’s hope there is still a small window of time to act and bring some of these people with a connection to Australia to safety.”

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The City of Casey and City of Greater Dandenong are home to a rich and growing Afghan community, culture, and history.

Together, the Local Government Areas of Casey and Greater Dandenong are home to almost three quarters of Victoria’s Afghan communities. Some were born here, many are well-established community leaders, whilst others are just beginning their lives in a new country.

Casey and Greater Dandenong Councils recognise the pride and extraordinary resilience of our Afghan communities and the heartbreak that many are experiencing during this difficult time.

Over the last few days, we have heard from many leaders and community members about the struggles of loved ones in Afghanistan and the toll and anguish of those here in Australia, supporting family and friends back home.

Casey and Greater Dandenong extend our unwavering support to all members of our communities affected by the unfolding situation in Afghanistan, and we are committed to continued work in partnership with Afghan leaders, community organisations and all levels of government to provide and advocate for the needed supports.

We know that Afghan communities in Casey and Greater Dandenong have strong social support systems, and we join in a spirit of unity and social cohesion to offer our support.

Further supports are available at the links below and we encourage all community members to seek the help that they need.

Casey and Greater Dandenong Councils will continue to engage with community leaders and representatives to respond to the needs of our local Afghan communities.

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Without homes or self-pity

By Cam Lucadou-Wells In anything but a “pity party”, a cast of women who had endured and survived homelessness gave real insight into life on the streets. unHOWsed was staged online in a prerecorded theatrical performance by Drum Theatre, followed by a compelling Q&A on Wednesday 18 July.

Each woman’s story is acted with strength, dignity and artistic polish.

Director Deborah Leiser-Moore says she didn’t want to present a “pity party” but a “beautiful piece of theatre”.

She wanted to give audiences a “visceral experience” of what the individual women went through.

There were “snapshots” that showed who they were, such as playing a piano, or playing the spoons, or eating out of a car while “keeping dignity” or showering clothed at St Kilda Baths so to wash your garments as well as yourself.

There was also a sense of “shared community” amongst the ensemble. Trust was built for them to reveal their traumatic stories – as well as their strength.

“These women are strong and it was a privilege to work with them”.

A refrain of “forever” is repeated through the show – that helpless feeling that seems “could go on forever”.

“There is no easy solution out or you cannot see your way out.”

It’s a more common refrain with homelessness among Australian elderly women up 31 per cent in the past five years.

Homelessness Australia reports an 83 per cent rise in older women ‘couch surfing’ and 75 per cent more sleeping in cars.

A cast member Maurya told of the lack of respite moving from boarding house to boarding house to boarding house.

unHOWsed tells of the rising plight of homeless elderly women.

And the despairing hunt for nutritious food, besides hot dogs, tinned beans and cheese toasties. The poor quality charity food made her feel unimportant.

“No wonder your health is s***.”

She paid tribute to St Kilda outreach workers for keeping her resilient, keeping her believing in herself.

Carla, another actor in the show, said not feeling safe, cold nights and not knowing where your next meal would come from. “Everything felt so distant and unreachable”.

After being severely abused as a child, Jan told of receiving a doll at a children’s home.

It was her first Christmas gift, something that made her feel “special”.

She moved to a Mornington orphanage, where the doll was removed from her suitcase and perched high out of reach on a dining room ledge.

The unHOWsed ensemble tell their stories with power and artistic flair.

“I sat and looked at it for three or four years.

I couldn’t touch it.”

The doll is now in her possession, and features in the show.

She says people have to “accept” homeless people for “who they are”. Too often people “whinge” about accommodation arriving in their neighbourhoods.

“If they have got housing and support, with a bit of luck they’ll rise up above homelessness.”

Karen said it took many years in community housing to recover from “deep and entrenched” trauma.

“To give back to the community takes years but it’s something you desperately want to do.”

Diann was taught the spoon by her Nan, who sheltered her from her frighteningly violent and mentally ill father. Her performance rouses the cast into dance, a joyful, uplifting

moment in the show.

Composer Nela Trifkovic said the women were “just people who have had a terrible circumstance through one way or the other”.

“It could be any of us. As artists, we are often just two pay cheques from homelessness.”

Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long told the forum that homelessness was more than a housing issue.

She said the council was working with agencies Wayss and Launch Housing to address plights that “too many older women experience”.

Wayss chief executive Liz Thomas said it was to “our collective shame that we you experienced what you did”.

She said more needed to be done to move people from “stop-gap” transitional, crisis and emergency shelters into “comfortable, sustainable, permanent housing”.

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Selba Luka, centre, receives her award from Mayor Angela Long and Deputy Mayor Sophie Tan.

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By Danielle Kutchel A tireless champion for African and CALD communities has been named Greater Dandenong’s Citizen of the Year.

Selba Luka, founder of Afri-Aus Care, received the award at an invite-only event at Springvale City Hall on Tuesday 26 January.

She admitted the award was a total shock, but a welcome one, and dedicated it to the community, staff, volunteers, supporters and

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Speaking at the Australia Day ceremony, Ms Luka said she was honoured to have received such a prestigious award.

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It works closely with youth offenders, providing them with a pathway out of these behaviours and into a more positive contribution to society. During the pandemic for example, ex-offenders helped create food hampers and deliver these to the most vulnerable in society.

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Major political parties seem to have accepted the proposed abolition of Keysborough MP and Cabinet Minister Martin Pakula’s seat in the latest round of the state’s electoral-boundary review.

Nearly 47,000 Keysborough District voters would be absorbed into neighbouring seats Dandenong, Mordialloc, Mulgrave and Clarinda, as proposed by the state’s Electoral Boundaries Commission on 30 June.

Effectively, the Legislative Assembly seat is offset by the creation of a seat of Berwick.

It aims to reflect Melbourne’s population re-distribution into the South East growth corridor.

Mr Pakula’s party, the ALP, made no objection to the change in its stage-2 submission to the EBC on 30 July.

Its submission made 13 objections in other metro and rural areas, such as the alignment of the Berwick and Pakenham seats.

During an earlier submission, Labor had proposed retaining Keysborough as well as the other electorates in Greater Dandenong.

From the start, the Liberals supported abolishing Keysborough - and neighbouring Clarinda - in favour of extra outer South East seats.

However former Liberal state MP Inga Peulich, who was based in South East Metropolitan Region, has drawn issue with the proposed re-drawing of the safe Labor seat of Clarinda.

Under the changes, Clarinda - held by Meng Heang Tak - would shift south, absorbing electors from Moorabbin Airport, Dingley Village and Springvale South as well as parts of Keysborough and Noble Park.

In her stage-2 submission, Ms Peulich stated that the “voice of Dingley Village residents” would be “silenced by being buried in a safe Labor seat”.

Currently Dingley Village is in the Mordialloc electorate, which has wavered be-

Martin Pakula’s Keysborough seat has been abolished under proposed electoral boundary changes. tween Liberal and Labor MPs over the past two decades. The ‘bellwether’ seat is currently held by a 13 per cent margin by Labor MP Tim Richardson.

“Being a part of a marginal seat politically empowers Dingley Village residents,” Ms Peulich stated.

It was “politically convenient” to bury two strongly-opposed developments - the proposed housing estate at Kingswood Golf Course and Metro Train Stabling Yard in the Green Wedge - in the safe ALP seat Clarinda, she wrote.

Historically, Dingley Village was orientated to the coast and had a stronger “community of interest” with the Mordialloc electorate, Ms Peulich stated.

The proposed Clarinda electoral boundaries would consume “disparate communities, covering several municipalities with no strong communities of interest”.

Mr Pakula holds portfolios in Industry Support and Recovery, Trade, Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Business Precincts and Racing.

He was also formerly the state’s Attorney-General.

Online round-two hearings for the EBC review were held on 17 and 18 August.

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Bailed out by mum’s $50k

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Players on the basketball court in defiance of Covid lockdown measures in 2020.

Court action to stop play

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong Council has taken drastic action to stop players defiantly using the outdoor basketball court and play equipment in Dandenong Park.

During Covid lockdown, the facilities are off limits but vandals have been breaking the council’s “most expensive and strongest locks” on the court’s gate.

As a result, the council has “decommissioned” the lights and was set to remove the basketball rings, engineering director Paul Kearsley said.

Additional signage and barriers were to be installed on 20 August.

The gate to the playground south of the creek would also be padlocked again, with increased patrols by council staff to check the locks, Mr Kearsley said.

“If we see people using the parks’ facilities that is not in compliance with (Chief Health Officer) directions then Victoria Police will be contacted.”

During the strict lockdowns in 2020, the council received similar complaints of people illegally using the basketball court.

Mr Kearsley said the council notified Dandenong police, which will increase its patrolling of the facilities.

“It is incumbent on each individual to adhere to the CHO directions, and the role of Victoria Police to enforce the directions.

“We encourage concerned residents to call Victoria Police as a warning or fine may be the

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An accused serial-burglar who allegedly pilfered more than $180,000 of goods has been bailed on a $50,000 surety from his mother.

Jake William Low, 26, of Berwick, is contesting allegations he ransacked a series of businesses across the South East, other parts of Melbourne and Victoria’s regions in 2019-’21.

Some of his 70-plus charges included stealing computer equipment, power tools, jewellery and vacuums in Dandenong, Dandenong South, Narre Warren, Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield Upper, Tooradin, Emerald, Warragul, Neerim South and Launching Place.

Campbellfield, Rowville, Seaford, Mt Waverley, Oakleigh South, Clayton, Melton were other locations.

Low was on six counts of bail when arrested with alleged break-in tools at Campbellfield in February 2021.

Since then, he’d been locked up for six months awaiting trial. A previous bail application was refused on 27 May. On a re-hearing on 12 August, police opposed bail.

They argued Low’s past bail conditions had failed to stop him, such as a $1500 surety, a night curfew, counselling, a ban on driving and living at his mother’s address.

There was a “great deal of force” to that argument, magistrate Greg Connellan said.

But “with some hesitation I’ve taken a different view,” he said.

Extra bail conditions had swayed him by a “very fine margin”.

They included not to associate with two co-accused men, a larger surety, CISP support plans for gambling, drug, alcohol and mental health issues, and neuro feedback treatment for Low’s recently diagnosed ADHD.

“It might seem trite to say it but I don’t think I’ve imposed such extensive bail conditions on anyone else.”

Mr Connellan also noted Low’s youthfulness, lack of prior criminal history and his trial’s delay pending police analysis of Low’s phone.

Low was warned if he breached bail conditions – let alone re-offended – his mother would face losing $50,000.

His chances of getting bail would also have “disappeared”, Mr Connellan said.

Under bail, Low is required to stay from 7pm-7am at his mother’s home – where extra CCTV was to be installed.

He must also not attend a licensed or gambling venue, drive nor use illicit drugs.

Low was set to reappear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 9 September.

only deterrent to this behaviour.”

A resident told Star Journal that dozens were using Dandenong Park’s facilities on the evening of 19 August – with seemingly little discouragement.

“There is no signage to say they are closed and no locks or barriers to discourage usage.”

Across Melbourne, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, skate parks and basketball courts were closed or taped-off under CHO directions from Tuesday 17 August.

A night curfew from 9pm to 5am and authorised work permits to leave home were also imposed.

Premier Daniel Andrews said the extended, strengthened lockdown was necessary because of “concerning levels” of mystery infections and “unacceptable” congregations in parks, pub crawls and home visits.

Lockdown challenge fails

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Cranbourne West protestor has failed in a Supreme Court bid to challenge the state’s Covid lockdown restrictions.

Kerry Cotterill was issued a $1652 on-thespot fine by police officers while walking outside carrying a sign featuring Premier Daniel Andrews with the words ‘Toot To Boot’ on 13 September 2020.

She also wore a face mask with the words ‘Ban Dan’ on it.

Ms Cotterill stated she was following Chief Health Officer directions by wearing a mask, being no more than five kilometres from home and had not previously left her house that day for exercise.

However, she was fined for being out of the house for a “non-permitted reason”.

In her court action, she argued the stay-athome directions were invalid due to an implied freedom of political communication in the Australian Constitution.

On 17 August, Victorian Supreme Court judge Richard Niall stated the CHO’s directions to restrict movement were a “significant obstacle to political activity“ but were valid.

They were designed to combat the pandemic’s “serious health risk”, Justice Niall stated.

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leaving home that included a “non-permitted reason“.

“The ability to leave to engage in political communication adds a ‘pull factor’ that is not found in the Directions.

“To allow a person to leave for the avowed purpose of engaging in political communication may add an incentive to leave the home on one or more occasions than they would otherwise have left.”

Justice Niall said evidence showed outdoor gatherings in 2020 presented “significantly lower risk than indoor gatherings but they were not without risk”.

“I note the risk has changed with the Delta variant.”

Ms Cotterill was fined under CHO Directions 14, which were issued in 27 August 2020 when there were 111 Covid-19 daily cases and 15 mystery cases.

There was a 14-day average of 189 daily infections, and 453 mystery cases across the same period.

At the time, people could only leave home for five reasons – including exercise for an hour, work or education, care or compassionate reasons and obtaining goods or services.

They could only travel within five kilometres once a day, had to socially distance, and had to wear a face mask at all times. Gatherings of more than two people were banned.

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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 25 August 1921 On Monday night, at St James’s Sunday School Hall, the Dandenong Boy Scouts produced a grand concert before a large audience. During the evening Mr Andrews, 4th Malvern Scout Master, gave a short address on Scout lessons, which was very interesting. Rev Veal (who was elected chairman) gave a short address. A dialogue was given entitled “Boy Scouts,” which was very well performed. The amount taken at the door totalled about £8.

Several girls were engaged selling sweets and did a good business.

50 years ago 24 August 1971 At last a coat of arms Designed by a member of the Heraldry Soci-

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

ety of London, the letters patent to Dandenong were approved last December and have taken months in preparation. A section of the city’s new formal flag illustrates a feature of the new coat of arms. “By virtue and industry”…. that’s the new motto for the City of Dandenong and it’s 38,000 residents as incorporated in a coat of arms presented to the municipality last Sunday. Before an attendance of about 250 in the Town Hall, the Chief Justice of Victoria Sir Henry Winneke presented the official flag to Mayor Cr Arthur Gatley. The emblems were dedicated at the service of which Rev’s E M Eggleston, Fr G Coghlan, E Derbyshire and M Cockings took part, Dandenong’s municipal band accompanied the hymn singing. Later, Sir Henry planted a blue cedar tree in the grounds of the municipal office.

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27 August 2001 Chisholm Institute of TAFE, the region’s most important educational institution is in financial crisis with losses of $15.9m and a $4.8m deficit anticipated this year. An independent review of Chisholm, the biggest TAFE institute in Victoria found the 1988 merger of three smaller institutes was a financial disaster which had been badly managed. Post-compulsory education training and employment said: “The report found the size of Chisholm and the distance between the nine campuses had contributed to a blow out in costs, communication and management difficulties. It also found Chisholm had too many layers of management, lacked strategic direction, and suffered from poor budget monitoring. The restructure would be implemented with minimal disruption for the 57,000 students.”

22 August 2016 Training centre for Dandy Park An indoor training centre is on the cards for the new look Dandenong Park. Workers have flattened the Stan Prior soundshell, bowls clubrooms, croquet club and kindergarten, creating an unimpeded view form Foster Street through to Shepley Oval. At a briefing session on Monday 1 August councillors discussed the possibility of an indoor training facility as part of the overhaul. Greater Dandenong community services director Mark Doubleday said the council was completing a feasibility analysis for such a centre at Shepley Oval. “This is consistent with the Dandenong Park Master Plan and the provision of indoor facilities that would complement cricket and AFL use at Dandenong Park.”

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Loving kindness costs little

By Neelika Kottachchi from Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation Today’s global community attempts to weigh the monetary value of everything around us by looking at the cost and profit of them.

Certainly, we need to see the benefit of everything we do and speak.

And the value of everything around us too.

We can see the cost of a dress, a pair of shoes, a tie, or a car by looking at the price tag.

Can we use the same measure to assess the cost of smile, kindness, or prayer too?

Next time you walk down the street try to smile at a person mindfully and assess the cost of that smile to you.

While you are doing that, try to assess the benefit it brings to you and the recipient of your smile. There is no cost to a smile.

When you smile at a stranger you will notice the opening of your heart like a lotus opening its petals and the other person will also experience the same.

An instant unspoken friendship will form between you and them.

There is no cost to many wonderful things we can do for others or for making others happy.

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HOPE When we see a person in suffering; either physically or mentally, we can pray for them at no cost to us but with much benefit to them.

Power of prayer is being discussed in almost all faith communities.

There is no better time to offer a prayer to sick than today when the whole world is engulfed in the rage of Covid-19.

In fact, praying is the only thing we can do for those afflicted by coronavirus as we are not even allowed to visit our sick relatives in hospitals let alone care for them.

Now we know that love does not require a religion, yet all religions, faiths prosper in love.

Let us make love be the religion of all of us regardless of the name of our specific faiths or nationality.

Love in human heart is so potent that love without boundaries and limits can reach far and wide healing all humanity.

We do not need to be anywhere in particular to send love to the universe.

Universe needs healing, love, and care.

Let us help heal this earth, land by offering loving kindness to the universe.

Divinity is our very nature. Hence it is not necessary to seek God or Divine in temples or churches.

God is within us waiting to be summoned to embrace us, to serve us.

When the divine energy within us pours outward and fills this world, there will be no more space for viruses to co-exist.

All viruses kneel before the divine love of the human heart.

That is the power of human heart.

By showing gratitude to earth and offering loving-kindness to one another we will save ourselves from further calamities and defeat this current virus.

May there be no sickness or suffering in the world May all beings everywhere be happy and peaceful.

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At nearly four decades, Judy calls time at St John’s

By Shelby Brooks For 38 years, Pakenham’s Judy Bishop has had a hand in shaping the next generation of students at St John’s Regional College in Dandenong. But now it’s time for her to close the book for the last time, as she retires at the end of this year.

Judy Bishop began teaching at St John’s Regional College in 1984 after working in primary education for five years.

She was interested in how the Grade 6 students transitioned to high school so decided she wanted to make the move herself into secondary teaching.

When Judy started at the St John’s, it was one campus with different areas for junior middle and senior school.

“We had well over 1200 kids there and a massive staff,” Judy said.

“The staff all had the same common area, everyone got to know everyone it was really great.

“We had a lot of fun.”

Judy knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was in grade three.

“I lived at Garfield and went to St Joseph’s in Iona. In Grade 2 we had a terrible encounter with a nun, all of us were so frightened of her,” Judy said.

“We’d cop the feather duster over the hand if we did the wrong thing.

“But the following year we got a lay-teacher and she was just a breath of fresh air, she changed our lives forever.”

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Judy Bishop will be missed by a lot of students as she readies for retirement at the end of 2021. 247165 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Marie Wright, the teacher who Judy wanted to emulate, is someone she still sees today.

In the early years of Judy’s time at St John’s,

the junior staff had a lot of fun, even playing pranks on each other.

“It was almost like those junior school teachers have too much fun,” she said.

“We had fun with our teaching, the kids loved it. If the staff was happy, the kids were happy.”

Highlights of the early days were the big swimming and athletic carnivals as well as the performing arts side of musicals and the Founders Day talent quest.

She spent one summer holiday teaching herself year 10 maths after a principal decided to give her the challenge of a higher year level and unfamiliar subject.

“The principal kept throwing curve balls back at me and I kept socking them back, in the end we came very good friends,” she said.

“He had respect for me and I had respect for him.

“I wouldn’t have gone onto be a year level or house coordinator. If he hadn’t challenged me, I would have just been another teacher.”

In 2008, St John’s introduced a vertical home room system, which saw Judy become Delphius’ house leader.

“Our symbol was the dolphin but we never won a swimming carnival!” Judy said.

“But we could run and eventually the cycle come around the other way and we won a few swimming championships, but we were not so much with the athletics.

“At one point we won the house champion six years in a row.

“We were a little bit like the Collingwood

of the competition, everyone wanted to beat us.”

In the classroom, Judy said her teaching philosophy was about expectations.

“I set expectations, kids knew what I expected and kids need boundaries, they knew the boundaries and my expectations,” she said.

“You don’t always have to be strict but if you set a certain standard the kids know that.

“I keep standards high for the kids and myself. The kids feed off your mood.”

One of the trickier times in her career was in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

“We started off with forums, where you could only type to the kids,” Judy said.

“There was no talking. It was one of the hardest things I’d ever done.”

Thankfully the system was changed to video and talking capabilities.

“Imagine what it’s like to type a maths question via typing it. It was awful,” Judy said.

Judy could see the defeat in the faces of many Year 12s of 2020.

“I really fear for the Year 12s last year, they never got to have a graduation ceremony, formal dinner, all the things they’ve watched other Year 12s over the years, they never got to do that,” Judy said “I really wonder how those young people are coping now. There was no closure for them. It was sad.

“I hope this year by term four, Year 12s this year will have closure.” dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Speech for the ages

Zuva Goverwa spoke on the need for young people to be ‘seen and heard’.

A last-minute “leap of faith” has propelled a Haileybury student into national speaking awards.

Zuva Goverwa, of Lysterfield, took out the Victorian title in the VCAA Plain English Speaking Awards.

She is set to represent the state in the national finals in September.

“Considering the calibre of everyone who spoke, and the diversity and ingenuity of the speech topics, I truly was not expecting to win.”

She won the state finals held online in August with a prepared speech entitled Seen And Not Heard.

It focused on a major frustration for her and many peers.

“I wanted to highlight how disproportionate our intelligence as a generation is to how much society is willing to listen to us,” she says.

“I hoped to communicate that this issue is

not only unfair, given that we are the ones who will inherit the world we are trying to change, but it’s ultimately dangerous to the progression of society as it enables apathy.”

Ms Goverwa then delivered an impromptu talk on ‘last minute decisions’.

“Initially, due to a mix of fear and a busy timetable, I’d been tossing up whether or not to compete in the first round of heats.

“But, the night before the competition, I decided to take the leap of faith and confirm my entry, never imagining I’d make it this far.

“So, I based my impromptu speech on the idea of expanding your comfort zone through spontaneity and the opportunities you allow yourself when you do.”

The public-speaking competition is open to 15 to 18 year olds.

It is designed to help students build self-confidence and extend their oral communication skills, speech writing and research experience.

Pedestrian safety issue: Crossing under investigation Pedestrians had to wait for a gap between the streams of cars flowing past. But some took the risk of striding in front of approaching vehicles.

He was aware of two collisions involving pedestrians, including an elderly woman who was hospitalized after being struck by a car.

“There’s hundreds of people walking everywhere here – children, old people and cars don’t stop for them.

“There’s plenty of room for a (zebra) crossing. It’s not too costly and it’s the right time to do it – while it’s quiet during Covid.”

Cr Richard Lim, whose pharmacy overlooks the roundabout, raised the matter at a July council meeting.

Greater Dandenong engineering director Paul Kearsley responded on 5 August that engineers would present several solutions

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Pedestrians say they’ve waited too long for a safe crossing point at a busy intersection in central Springvale.

Greater Dandenong Council is investigating a possible zebra crossing or traffic signal to help them cross the west side of the roundabout at Balmoral and Buckingham avenues in the heart of Springvale’s business district.

However, Springvale resident Ravuth Holl says there seems to be no timeline for what should be a “quick and easy” project.

Five years ago, he and 70 residents petitioned Greater Dandenong Council to no avail for a zebra crossing at the intersection.

Mr Holl says there was widespread confusion between drivers and pedestrians over who gives way.

ahead of future annual budgets.

A zebra crossing at the roundabout was likely to significantly increase congestion, he said.

He said shifting a crossing “slightly back” from the roundabout to allow a car to ‘prop’ between the roundabout and crossing would be “better for congestion”.

However it would require “utility and pole relocation”.

Mr Kearsley said traffic signals may be the “best long-term solution for pedestrians” but involves much higher cost.

He rated the road safety risk as “low” due to low traffic speeds.

“If alterations were to be implemented a budget bid will be required to achieve the best outcome at this location.”

Sareth Bun and Ravuth Holl at the roundabout on Balmoral and Buckingham avenues. 247016 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

BUSINESS PROFILE

The sweetest kind of memories: Treats for home feasts A Dandenong South online business has the perfect ingredients to send out love – and comfort food – during Covid lockdown.

With an array of indulgent chocolate bouquets and edible gift hampers, the times seem to suit Taste Buds and its online deliveries.

During the pandemic, it has branched into further similar companies Hampers Galore and Healthy Essentials Australia.

Hampers Galore offers luscious gift packages of snacks, chocolates with wine, champagne, beer or Moscato.

They target a range of tastes and occasions, with products as lockdown survival kits, tradies snack hampers, and Moet Lovers pack.

Healthy Essentials Australia delivers 1400 healthy foods and supermarket items including vegan hampers, gluten-free hampers, household cleaning and laundry products, baby food, nappies and wipes.

Since buying Taste Buds in 2019, husband and wife Ash and Sasha Hewawasam quickly refined and struck on a thriving formula.

Its annual revenue soared from $800,000 to $3 million.

With 40 per cent market share, it’s the second-largest online food hamper business in Australia.

In the process, the savvy couple cut some of the less trendy products, and got a feel for what was popular.

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Edible chocolate bouquets are among the Taste Buds popular treats. 246286 They tinkered with products’ colours, sizes and prices, and spent up on marketing on Google and Facebook.

The business was a brave new venture for the couple. Mr Hewawasam, a former accountant and Dulux chief financial officer, said his wife suggested they make a change and carry out their own business.

“She said why should you work seven days a week making other people rich.

“Why don’t we work for ourselves?”

Brokers presented a few options for businesses to take on. They latched onto Taste Buds because they “loved the idea” and thought they could “take it to the next level”.

Gift hampers are tailored for ’him’ and ’her’, with Father’s Day offerings including combos

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Taste Buds customer service manager Eva taking orders for home-delivered hampers. 246286 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS of chocolates and snacks with tawny port, beer, bourbon or Scotch.

Peak times are the indulgent events on the calendar such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas.

Half-metre chocolate Christmas trees are particularly sought.

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Sevda makes great coffee at the Harvest Cafe. 247387

Paula, Joseph and Keenan are part of Wallara’s Grassbusters program, run out of Sages Cottage Farm in Baxter. 247387

Sully loves woodworking at Sages. 247387

All inclusive farm

By Shelby Brooks Aiming to one day be Australia’s most inclusive farm, Sages Cottage in Baxter hosts a range of training opportunities five days a week for young adults with different abilities.

Owned and operated by Wallara, Dandenong’s leading disability support not-for-profit organisation, the farm allows opportunity for clients to gain skills in hospitality, retail, horticulture and animal care.

Farm lead Michael Eden oversees the 34 acres of heritage listed farm as well as client programs like woodworking, aquaponics and garden maintenance.

“We see it as the client’s farm. They come here and look after it. We are just here to coach and support them to maintain their

farm,” Michael said.

Between 40 to 50 clients a day attend the farm, which is able to continue operations during lockdowns.

The Grassbusters program that is run out of Sages Cottage, as well as locations in Keysborough and Pakenham, is a popular starting point for many clients.

“Grassbusters is for clients to start at the very beginner stage, they will learn their basic lawn mowing, whipper snipping skills as well as OHS safety,” Michael said.

“From there they go onto an offsite Grassbusters where we go into the community and help less fortunate people.

“Then from there if they are capable, able or willing, we try to get them into supportive employment which we run out of our head of-

fice at Keysborough.”

Michael said the Grassbusters program allowed participants to feel a sense of pride.

“A lot of the guys pride themselves in their ability to mow dead straight lines and keep things really neat,” he said.

Paula has been a participant at Sages Cottage Farm for five years.

“I like being outdoors,” she said.

Wallara subleases to wedding company Baxter Barns for weekend use, however their contact expires at the end of 2022 and it hasn’t been renewed.

“We are hoping to extend the trade with the Harvest Cafe into seven days a week,” Michael said.

The cafe is another opportunity for clients of Wallara to learn skills in hospitality.

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Put a spring in your step

By Elle Cecil With spring just around the corner, the weather is about to shift. As we say goodbye to winter, a new variety of plants will be ready to flourish as the temperature slowly rises.

If you’re stuck for ideas about what to plant at this time of year, read on to find out the best spring seedling varieties and how to help them thrive!

Spring varieties Flowers The best flower varieties to plant in Victoria when spring comes around include salvia, snapdragons, petunias, marigolds and impatiens. After the last frost of the season has passed, sunflowers are a great option to plant.

Summer-flowering bulb varieties such as dahlias, liliums and gladioli.

Fruits will tend to struggle a little until around October given the cool temperatures of early spring, however strawberries and rhubarb can be planted in sunny areas. Rockmelon and watermelon will go well after the

last frost has passed.

Herbs Beginning in early spring, herb varieties for the new season include lemon balm, coriander, parsley, dill, sage, thyme and rosemary. Basil should be planted later in the spring to avoid cold and frosty conditions.

Vegetables Leafy greens such as cabbage, kale, spinach and lettuce should grow nicely from early spring through to the summer, as will more dense vegetables such as beetroot, carrot, radish, leek and sweet corn. Beans, peas and tomatoes do well on stakes when the weather starts to warm, and capsicum, zucchini and cucumber plants flourish in heat more than cold.

Preparation is key One of the most crucial steps in maintaining a healthy garden is to prepare the garden bed properly. Good soil is a must, with mulch, compost and fertilisers providing much-needed nutrients to growing plants.

Firstly, ensure that all weeds and other de-

bris are removed. This will mean that your new garden has a clean slate without hindrances to their roots.

Though many people think any old soil will do for their gardens, it’s important to ensure a good quality soil is used to provide the right vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for your plants. Your local nursery or hardware shop is likely to have a few different options of organic garden soil.

While sourcing your soil, have a look at the selection of compost, mulch and fertilisers available. Mushroom compost and sugar cane mulch are good all-rounders for a general garden, but there are often many other suitable options available.

Fertilisers and plant foods are often specialised to certain plants, so it would be useful to know what kind of varieties you are planting.

Alternatively, cow or chicken manure is an effective general fertiliser, but must be mixed in well with soil to avoid burning plants.

Once your soil is on the ground, add a few inches of compost and turn it into the soil. It is

important to distribute the compost evenly to ensure all plants are covered well. If you are using cow or chicken manure, now is a good time to mix it in with the soil and compost.

Be sure to follow the distance guidelines on your plants, ensuring they have enough space between them as they grow up and out. Poke your plant tags into the soil in front of each variety to make sure you remember what grows where.

Once your new varieties have been planted, spread a layer of mulch around the garden. Be sure to leave a space around the base of the plants, then follow with a sprinkle of fertilising plant food and a good drink of water and you’re all set!

As the weather begins to warm, be sure that your plants receive plenty of water and sun. Likewise, when spending time in the garden over the warmer months means sun protection and water is important for the gardener too. Following these basic steps should put your garden in good stead for the season ahead. Happy planting!

Bonus blooms: Giving flowers another lease on life Are dried flowers all they are cracked up to be?

In my opinion, drying your flowers gives you double the amount of use as just keeping them fresh.

They can be used for crafts (pressed flowers), but they can also make lovely gifts and most commonly, be used as decor.

So how does one dry a flower?

The most common method is to hang and air dry. This is usually done for bouquets and larger flowers.

Step 1: Remove all leaves from the stems of the flowers.

Step 2: You can hang them individually or group them together in a bunch (tie with a rubber band/string).

Step 3: Attach them to a hanging stick, hook, or coat hanger (just has to be something that can hang and is strong enough to hold the flowers). You want to hang the flowers upside down.

Step 4: Hang the flowers in a cool, dark place to dry out.

Step 5: Leave the flowers to dry for a few weeks. A good indication that they are finished drying is if you can easily snap a stem.

For smaller flowers you can also press them. You can do this by placing them in an old book or buying an actual flower press.

You can research flower pressing more if this looks like something you would rather do than air drying.

Crystal Holley, who owns a business specialising in dried flowers, suggests the darker the space the better when it comes to hanging flowers because sunlight takes away the colours.

“There are so many ways to use dried flowers, from displaying them in your home to using them for a craft project. The options are endless - pressed flowers in a frame, making homemade candles and putting some in the top of the candle, using them in resin projects, Christmas baubles,” Holley said.

“They are great as Christmas and birthday presents! Wrap them in basic craft paper with a pretty ribbon and a little dried posie and it is the cutest finishing touch. They can also be used after in a little vase on a bedside table.”

Holley believes dried flowers can often be a better option than fresh flowers.

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“There is no maintenance or upkeep. You don’t water them, they literally sit there and look absolutely beautiful.”

A lot of brides are also turning to dried and preserved flowers.

“Dried flowers are taking over! Brides can take their beautiful flowers home and have them on display. Their bridesmaids can do

the same. Dried flowers are perfect for making a statement piece in any space, whether it be home, office, a wedding or a special event,” Holley said.

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Enjoy pork on ya fork!

Any fresh, raw pork sold in Australia is proudly 100 per cent Australian pork.

However according to Australian Pork Limited, the majority of the ham and bacon sold in Australian supermarkets is made from imported pork.

Any pork imported into Australia must be cooked to government-defined, high temperatures for set periods of time, prior to being sold. This protects our pig herd from diseases we don’t have in Australia.

Once the heating process has taken place, this imported pork is only allowed to be used in processed pork products.

Most Australians have no idea about the origin of the pork used in their ham, bacon, and smallgoods. But it only takes a few simple steps to ensure you’re choosing ham and bacon made using Australian pork. By doing this, you’re supporting our farmers and enjoying fresh, great-tasting Aussie ham and bacon!

By choosing products made using Australian pork, you’re supporting our Aussie pig industry, including our farmers and the entire supply chain. There are pork farms within every state in Australia.

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EASY PORK SATAY SKEWERS

BRUSSELS SPROUTS GET A MAKEOVER

By Bridget Ryan

Try out this super easy mid-week recipe that incorporates delicious pork and peanut flavours.

Serves 4

As a child my father grew brussels sprouts to supplement our sheep feed during winter.

Mum would make us pick some of the bigger ones to boil to mush to supplement the human’s diet.

Nobody got sick from mums cooking but there were no requests for recipes to go into the local CWA cookbook or prizes at the local show.

But this vegetable has come into its own given the right treatment!

Picked young and green they are a delicious base for this meal.

Ingredients 750g pork scotch fillet, trimmed and cut into 2cm pieces 250ml can mild satay sauce 1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce 3 teaspoons fish sauce Oil cooking spray 450g packet 2 ½-minute microwave jasmine rice Sliced baby cucumbers, coriander sprigs, chopped roasted peanuts, and lime wedges, to serve

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Method 1. Reserve 1/3 cup satay sauce in a small microwaveproof bowl. Set aside. Combine remaining satay sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce in a medium bowl. Add pork and toss until pork is well coated in the satay mixture.

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or longer if time permits).

2. Meanwhile, soak 12 bamboo skewers in cold water.

3. Thread pork onto soaked skewers. Spray pork with oil.

4. Preheat a greased char-grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat. Char-grill or barbecue skewers, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until just cooked through.

5. Microwave rice following packet directions. Microwave reserved satay sauce for 30 seconds or until warmed.

6. Serve pork skewers with rice, cucumbers, coriander sprigs, chopped roasted (Kingaroy) peanuts, lime wedges, and warmed satay sauce.

Not like mother used to make.

Ingredients

· Olive oil · 1 x onion diced · Chilli (optional to taste) · 2 cloves garlic · 4 rashers of bacon thinly sliced · 250g Brussels sprouts ends trimmed and quartered · ¼ cup white wine or chicken stock · Salt and pepper · Parmesan cheese grated to serve.

The unbeatable flavour of pork will elevate every meal.

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Method Cook onions, garlic and chilli in olive oil until soft.

Add bacon and brussels sprouts, fry for a couple of minutes then add the wine/stock.

Brussell sprouts and bacon fresh from the market.

Reduce liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with gnocchi, pasta, noodles and top with parmesan.

DIVINE MUSHROOM PIZZAS, HOLD THE BASE normal pizza base and more

By Bridget Ryan The head honcho at the mushroom farm often whips up some of these beauties after a hard day at the farm.

There is no limit to what can go on them, we think beetroot on pizza is awesome with brie!

The days of pineapple and ham are doomed.

These are a low carb option depending on your fillings. Meat free mushroom Mondays are easy too.

Ingredients 6 large mushrooms – stems removed and wiped doiwn/peeled 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Herbs – dried or fresh. Oregano, thyme, parsley, basil etc ¾ cup tomato paste add garlic and herb to taste or use pizza sauce Shredded mozzarella cheese to top Feta and/or parmesan for a flavour boost Suggested fillings – anything you would put on your

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2. Brush the bottom of mushrooms with the oil mix and put them on a greased tray or heavy non stick baking tray.

3. Fill each mushroom with 2 tbsp of tomato paste and fillings then top with cheese 4. Grill until the cheese has melted and is bubbly golden.

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By Nick Creely One of Australia’s most successful sporting icons, Sharelle McMahon, is set to take on a new role in sport with Cricket Victoria confirming the appointment of the netball great as the new Head of Female Cricket.

In her new role, the Commonwealth Games two-time gold medalist, two-time silver medalist winner, and dual Netball World Cup winner will oversee all aspects of Victorian cricket’s female performance pathway, Premier Club promotion and support, preparation environments and engagement through secondary schools in what is a huge boost for the richly-talented local south-east region, which hosts the reigning Women’s Premier Cricket premiers, Dandenong.

McMahon joins Cricket Victoria having most recently been Assistant Netball Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport and a specialist coach with the Australian Diamonds.

Cricket Victoria Interim CEO Nick Cummins welcomed McMahon’s appointment, believing her decades of experience at the highest level of her sport will only benefit the game moving forward.

“It’s great news for Victorian cricket to have someone of Sharelle’s calibre and experience coming into the game,” he said.

“There are some who may be surprised that we have looked outside cricket for a leader of the women’s program. However, we were looking for a dynamic presence to lead and enhance our entire female cricket environment, rather than a coach, and I know Sharelle will have a wonderful impact on our system.

“We’ve got deep cricket experience across our organisation and Sharelle will be well supported in her transition. Sharelle understands high performance and understands what it takes to be the best in the world.

“There is a lot that Victorian cricket will benefit from with the fresh perspective Sharelle brings.”

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Netball great Sharelle McMahon has a new job for Cricket Victoria.

McMahon said she was ready to take on the new challenge.

“I’m pretty excited - and I’ll admit nervous - about making the move into cricket. I’ve always prided myself on new challenges and new learning and this is a fantastic opportunity to bring my knowledge of high performance and elite women’s sport to Cricket Victoria,” McMahon said.

“I’ve spent a lot of my career so far bringing women and girls to netball and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work on what cricket does well, where it can improve and how we drive a new era of female engagement in cricket.”

Melbourne Vixens Head Coach Simone

McKinnis OAM thanked McMahon for her contribution to the Vixens.

“Sharelle McMahon is one of the most iconic names in female sport, and it has been an honour to have witnessed her contribution to netball over the last 25 years as a player and in her coaching roles,” McKinnis said.

“Sharelle will be missed by the players and staff not only for her guidance on the court, but also the mentor and friend she is away from it. We wish her all the best in her new role, as she continues to contribute to the growth of women’s sport.”

McMahon is scheduled to commence with Cricket Victoria in September.

The Southern Football Netball League remains committed to playing a finals series in 2021, despite lingering lockdowns spelling doubt over whether winter sport will return this season.

The league announced late last week that they are committed to finishing off the season after the home-and-away campaign was brought to an abrupt end.

Finals in 2021 will now revert to a top-four only, with finals to be played over a two-week block for all grades first v fourth and second v third with the winners to play in the grand final.

This is, however, dependant on restrictions at the time.

The league has also taken into consideration the need for a block of training for a week when or if the lockdown ends.

Should the season come to an end completely, the final ladder placings will determine promotion and relegation of clubs for 2022.

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Trio of handy trainers claim first city wins at Sandown

By Jason Adams A trio of trainers broke through for their first city winners on a memorable afternoon at Sandown Park on Thursday.

Steve Nagy, Ryan Galea and Emily Azzopardi will each remember the rare Thursday afternoon fixture after joining a growing list of trainers to have tasted success at the circuit in 2021.

Nagy was the first to taste success when Orca caused the upset of the night by winning the third race of the day at a price of $41. It was not only Nagy’s first city win, but also his first win at the track.

“This is my first win here, it’s great!” he said.

“I own and also bred the litter - he’s been the one who has always shown plenty of strength.”

In the following race, 29-year-old Ryan Galea stepped out of his father’s shadows with a victory by new kennel acquisition Dr. Xander (pictured with Ryan’s father Jeff ).

“I train with my dad Jeff and we’ve had city winners, but this is the first that I’ve had on my own,” said Galea.

“I was very nervous, Xander had to push at the end and it was an amazing feeling to see him win. We only purchased this dog two weeks ago from Will McMahon. Hopefully we can have more success with him.”

Stay Strong closed out the card with an impressive victory that thrilled her 22 year old trainer, Emily Azzopardi.

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“She’s always up to something mischievous at home - if I could bubble wrap her I would! Despite her cheekiness she’s a sweet girl that loves to work.”

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In the feature race on the night, one of the sport’s biggest names Tiggerlong Tonk claimed his 41st career win and 13th race at

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Alcyone back to his best

By David Nagel A late-winter’s day at Sandown may be remembered as a perfect guide to some classic group races this spring after the James Cummingstrained Alcyone finished off Wednesday’s card with an impressive reminder of his potential staying ability.

The one-time 2020 Victoria Derby favourite looks set for a great spring campaign after the four-year-old gelding returned to form with a stunning come-from-behind victory in the $50,000 BenchMark 78 Handicap (1300m).

The son of Teofilo/Purple was a promising two-year-old and rounded out an impressive debut season with a strong win in the $100,000 Byerley Handicap (1800m) at Flemington in July 2020.

Alcyone was expected to be an exciting colt, with a promising future as a stayer, but failed to come up during a lacklustre spring preparation last year.

The Cummings stable obviously has a high opinion of the horse, starting Alcyone’s threeyear-old prep in the Group-2 Stutt Stakes, followed by listed-race runs in the Super Impose and Geelong Classic.

But Alcyone’s lack of enthusiasm as a threeyear-old colt has seen him gelded, and spelled for 43 weeks, before being presented for last Wednesday’s winning return to the track.

Alcyone, renowned for having a strong finishing burst, was given time to settle by jockey Craig Newitt, settling well back and relaxing nicely off a hot tempo.

Newitt rode for luck, sticking to the fence in the straight, and exploded clear at the 150-metre mark to bound clear for an impressive victory.

The Ben and JD Hayes-trained Excelida ($12) finished powerfully into second place, a length and a half behind the winner, while Craig Williams piloted Minyinga ($9.50) home for third.

Newitt was super-impressed, but not surprised, with Alcyone’s return to the track.

“He’s a really nice horse, obviously he’s shown good quality in the past and he looked like he jumped out really good leading into today,” Newitt told Racing.com after the race.

“There was nice speed on paper so it was always going to set up good for him and he was really strong through the line.”

Newitt said Alcyone gave every indication that his past potential as a stayer will soon come to fruition.

“Absolutely, the further he goes the better he’ll get,” he said.

“And he was a little bit fresh behind the gates today, but as all the Godolphin horses are, they’re the ultimate professionals, he jumped, he dropped his head and he was really strong late.”

Godolphin stable representative Sean Keogh said Wednesday’s win was great reward for a patient attitude with the horse.

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“The decision was made to finish that preparation and have him gelded, and allow him time to grow into himself.”

Keogh said the team in royal blue would just take things as they come after Alcyone’s impressive return to the track.

“Getting him back to the track, after such a long time off, and getting him into his preparation, that’s the key, just to get some runs under his belt,” Keogh explained.

“But to come out today, his first start this prep, over 1300 metres, it’s looking up and up.

He’s rated nicely, we saw him come in with a light weight today, and we’re very happy with his return.”

Leading trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace took top honours on Wednesday, teaming up with gun-jockey John Allen for a winning double on the Hillside track.

The Maher-Eustace team started their winning run when their four-year-old mare Rapid Achiever kept her unbeaten record intact with a grinding win in the $50,000 BenchMark 64 Fillies and Mares Handicap (1600m).

The daughter of Wootton Bassett/Diavola produced a dominant first-start maiden win at Donald on August 1 over the unusual 1354-metre trip.

And while her most recent win at Sandown wasn’t as dominant, it was equally impressive with Rapid Achiever having to dig deep after Allen gave her good dig at the 300-metre mark.

The mare was headed in the straight, but did by far her best work late, holding a halflength margin on the line.

“I think the whole race sort of summed her up a little bit,” Eustace said after the race.

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John Allen salutes a winning double after a strong finish on Nikau Spur. 248042 “She’s still quite raw and she travelled strong down the back, and if anything, you would like to see her come back a quarter-of-a-stride, and then off the bridle she was still quite green.

“She got an excellent ride from Johnny (Allen), he nursed her throughout the whole race and then when he really needed to dig in and find her reserves, he did, so I think there’s a bit more to come from her.”

Eustace said patience would be the key to getting the best out of the undefeated mare. ”Pre-race I told the owners that we didn’t have grand plans, and she’ll have a nice rating now and just tick through the grades for now,” he said.

“She’s obviously a mare, and at some stage we’d love to get black type, but I don’t think we need to get carried away.

“She can probably stay at that trip (1600m) for now, she will obviously stay further, but for now it’s about getting her racing and confident and she’ll improve again with a nice spell under her belt.”

The Maher-Eustace camp completed their winning double when Allen piloted Nikau Spur to a soft victory in race seven on the program, the $50,000 BenchMark 70 Handicap (1300m).

The five-year-old gelding settled midfield on the fence before joining the party at the 200 and racing away for a comfortable victory.

Nikau Spur has had an impressive start to his racing with Wednesday’s win his fourth from just nine career starts.

Racing returns to Sandown this Wednesday, 25 August.

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