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‘Fire trap’ claims The owner of a Dandenong hotel building is fighting charges of failing to comply with orders to fix an alleged litany of fire risks. Emad Farag, who owns the City Edge apartment hotel site in Thomas Street, initially missed the hearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 23 February. But in a dramatic twist, Mr Farag appeared on the court’s video link just as magistrate Michael Ong was set to pass sentence. Mr Ong ruled that the matter would have to be reheard - “back to square one” - in April. Greater Dandenong Council had earlier told the court that on inspection in 2019, the hotel building failed to comply with essential safety maintenance and checks. It lacked fire-and-smoke-proof doors and walls, as well as separations designed to stop fire spreading and to allow for safe evacuations, building inspector Peter Truong said.
The hotel’s fire-escape had a broken handrail, and some of the escape doors opened “in the wrong directions”. The escape’s ground-floor exit opened into the foyer rather than out to the street, which “compromised the safety of the occupants supposed to be isolated from fire and smoke.” Some of the fire escape signs were “confusing”, and smoke detectors were missing, Mr Truong said. The situation was “endangering” the building’s “transient” guests who were “not familiar with their surroundings”. “That’s why the essential safety measures are supposed to be maintained, to mind the safety of the occupants.” Seven months later, inspectors found a “non-attempt to do any of the maintenance”. A check of maintenance records “still showed faults and non-compliance”. In 2019, the council allegedly served building orders to Mr Farag for the City Edge hotel
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to fix the faults. He and his company E&M Farag Pty Ltd were charged with five offences each, arising from three council inspections between March 2019 and January 2020. They included failing to follow the orders such as to provide a fire engineer’s report confirming fire-rated walls and doors, and fire separations in the hotel. They were also charged with failing to provide complete safety maintenance records or a signed copy of the annual essential safety measures report for the hotel. The building – a mix of ground-floor retail with offices and serviced apartments - was constructed by Emad Farag’s company E&M Farag, prosecutor Mathew Sherwell told the court. On his belated appearance at court, Mr Farag said he was “not aware” of the court hearing. “My phone was on silent. I was in a meet-
ing,” he said, when told of the court and prosecutor’s attempts to call him that morning. Mr Farag said he thought he only had to appear if he didn’t comply with the building order. He conceded he received no correspondence to confirm the case was over. He said that his compliance services witness ‘Donny’ had been liaising with the council. ‘Donny’ was on the phone to speak to the court, he said. “We did everything to comply,” Mr Farag told the court. “This isn’t the way we do things here,” Magistrate Ong said – pointing out that Mr Farag had not even heard or cross-examined the prosecution evidence first. The council meanwhile was granted an injunction for Mr Farag to comply with the building orders by 24 April. The matter was set for a re-hearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 27 April.
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Outcry as Russia attacks By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong Council has condemned the Russian Federation’s “breach of international law and aggression” inflicted on Ukraine. “We stand united with our Ukraine local community members during this time as we all watch on in horror at what is occurring in their homeland,” mayor Jim Memeti said in a statement. In a show of support, the council lit The Drum Theatre building in the Ukrainian national flag colours of blue and yellow. He said the council was “appalled by the breach of international law and aggression
shown by the Russian Federation on the people of Ukraine”. “Greater Dandenong prides itself on being the most multicultural and culturally diverse municipality in Australia. “We act on our values and extend understanding, tolerance, openness, empathy, and acceptance. “Living together harmoniously in such a vibrant community is something we are all very proud of. “We offer our support to our local Ukraine and Russian communities as we all seek peace and a hopeful swift end to the conflict overseas.”
Liana Slipetsky, left, at a community rally at the State Parliament steps on 20 February.
Local fears for Ukraine By Cam Lucadou-Wells Ukrainian-Australians’ fears for relatives grow as a widely condemned Russian military invasion advances in Ukraine. The Noble Park-based Asssociation of Ukrainians in Victoria president Liana Slipetsky says her relatives are planning to retreat to bunkers and nearby villages in the face of reported mass bombing attacks. But they had no plans yet to flee their homeland. “This is what Russia doesn’t realise – what we lack in firepower, we don’t lack in spirit. “We must be the most patriotic country on earth.” The murmurings of invasion had been present for some time, the conflict with Russia running for eight years. But Ms Slipetsky says she didn’t think fullscale invasion would happen so quickly. “The injustice of it all is what upsets us the most. “We had 30 years of a chance at peace and democracy. We’re not some backwater – it had been formerly crushed by the Soviet Union. “My biggest fear is that this will stop being a headline in a few months’ time. The world will stand by and Ukraine will be desecrated. “No one is there for Ukraine at the moment. They’re not a member of NATO. “Anyone not part of NATO and surrounding Ukraine should help with boots on the ground.” Meanwhile, her branch and other Ukrainian-Australians are gathering in collective distress. All events and meetings at Noble Park have been cancelled as the group focuses on being a “mouthpiece” for Ukraine. It is selling t-shirts branded with ‘STOP Putin your hands on Ukraine’ to help fund the Ukrainian army. Community rallies have been organised,
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with another planned for the CBD on 26 February followed by a group hug in Essendon. “We’re in shock and disbelief. We need to stay close with family and friends. “My phone is going flat from all the calls.” The invasion revived Ms Slipetsky’s childhood memories, of stories of her grandparents who fled Soviet-captured Ukraine. “I wouldn’t have been born in Australia if my grandparents hadn’t escaped. Thank God Australia has allowed us to keep being Ukrainian.” Her grandfather Myroslav Slipeckyj was the former president of the Noble Park branch for 25 years, her grandmother was headmistress at the Noble Park Ukrainian school for 50 years. In 2019, Ms Slipetskty took over to continue her grandfather’s legacy. “I didn’t think we’d be again uttering words like ‘war’ and ‘bomb shelters’. “It is surreal. I can’t function. But of course this is less about me, and all about the people – Ukrainian families, Russian families.” Ms Slipetsky called for more people to join her organisation, to further build the community and diaspora’s strength. And for Australia to take stronger action – to shut the Russian consulate in Australia and deport its ambassador “preferably in handcuffs” as well as consular staff. “Anyone with a Russian passport should be sent home.” And an easy, swift visa process for Ukrainians fleeing to Australia was required, especially those with relatives here. All Russian assets and “anything to do with its banking system” should be closed down, Ms Slipetsky said. “But what are economic sanctions going to do? It’s like fighting with a feather. “(Russian president) Putin doesn’t listen. He is two steps ahead of us. He’s playing a game where he doesn’t have to abide by any rules.”
Liana Slipetsky, left, at a community rally at the State Parliament steps on 20 February.
Mayor Jim Memeti, centre front, with Cr Sophie Tan, Nick Angelowitsch, Cr Tim Dark, Association of Ukrainians in Australia - Noble Park president Liana Slipetsky and former mayor Roz Blades at a Theophany Eve event in 2020. 203025
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Free hotel detainees By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong Council will lobby for the immediate release of refugees from Australian hotel detention. It will advocate to Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews and Immigration Minister Alex Hawke on behalf of more than 60 hotel detainees in facilities such as the Park Hotel in Carlton. The council will also support the resettling of the detainees to “live freely and peacefully” in Greater Dandenong. Hobart, Yarra and Moreland city councils have passed similar motions. In a notice of motion on 14 February, Cr Rhonda Garad said the refugees’ release was the “humane thing to do”. Tennis champion Novak Djokovic’s recent detention at the Park Hotel drew international attention to the plight of 30 refugee ‘inmates’, Cr Garad said. Similar numbers were in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth facilities. Some of the detainees had been locked up for up to nine years. According to one of the detainees Zahid Hussain, it was “depressing” to have “voices raised” for Djokovic who was at the hotel for two days, Cr Garad said. “We’re also human. We also have a family. We also have a life and a lot of dreams,” Mr Hussain reportedly said.
The motion notes that about 60 people transferred from Papua New Guinea and Nauru remain detained in closed immigration facilities such as Park Hotel. Most had been granted refugee status. There was no “apparent difference” between their cases and the 1230 released into the community in the past year, according to the Refugee Council of Australia. “The continued detention of this group cannot be justified. “The ongoing detention of this group is harmful and is contributing to a deterioration of detainees’ mental health.” At the Park Hotel, the impact was more severe. There were no open areas for people to walk. In Parliament on 17 February, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said the Government was dealing with 10,000 people in detention as a “legacy of Labor”. “What we have committed to as a government is to work to make sure that as many of those people are resettled as we can possibly manage in the shortest possible amount of time.” Some would be resettled in the United States, as well as New Zealand “as soon as there is an arrangement that is in place”. She said some detainees couldn’t be released into community detention because of “character grounds” or “quite considerable health issues”.
Stand for the forsaken By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong has joined a call for an end to the “cruel” treatment of more than 90,000 refugees and people seeking asylum who are “living in limbo” in Australia. In a relaunch of the Back Your Neighbour campaign, a coalition of local councils have spoken out on their behalf just months ahead of the 2022 Federal election. Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti, who is chair of the 40-member Local Government Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum, opened the launch on 18 February. He said people seeking asylum needed “hope for the future” and a “stable foundation to build their lives on”. “People don’t know how hard it is to survive without basic services. “We will continue to advocate for thousands of people living without certainty and support ahead of the Federal election.” Asylum seekers, many of them settling in Casey and Greater Dandenong, have lingered for up to nine years waiting for an outcome on their visa applications. Many are deprived of Medicare, mental health services, public housing, material aid and even income and rights to work. Asylum Seekers Resource Centre advocate Barat Ali Batoor arrived as a refugee from Afghanistan in a sinking boat in 2013. He said he was one of the “lucky ones” who was accepted on a humanitarian visa and settled as an Australian citizen. A lot of his friends are still lingering on temporary protection visas, uncertain whether they can stay and settle with their families in Australia. “The separation from their families is impacting them seriously. “We have seen many people losing their lives because of the uncertainty and limbo. “They cannot plan a future for themselves because they don’t know what’s going to happen next.” dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Refugees were your next-door neighbours, shop owners, renovating your house or giving you a lift to see your loved ones, Mr Batoor said. “Above all they are humans just like you and me. “We have a moral obligation to treat (refugees) humanely and equally as any Australian.” During the Covid lockdowns, asylum seekers who lost their livelihoods were ineligible for JobKeeper or JobSeeker benefits, he said. The ASRC – which does not receive federal funding – were supporting up to 100 new people a week with food and other necessities. “People who were paying taxes and contributing to the Australian economy were left with nothing during the worst global pandemic in more than 100 years.” Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad said asylum seekers were left “desperate” by the “terrible cuts” to federal Status Support Resolution Services (SRSS) payments. They were instead largely reliant on unfunded charities and councils to survive. Cr Garad quoted from a student who was unable to work without a visa: “We feel like we are an unwanted leaf falling on the floor and everyone is stepping on us.” Homeless and on the street, her family asked for help. And people looked at them and laughed, she wrote. Back Your Neighbour calls for a single refugee status decision process and an independent, timely and fair merits review. It wants temporary protection visas for refugees replaced by permanent humanitarian visas. They are also calling for the massive backlog of asylum applications and appeals to be heard, and for access to Medicare, income support, work rights and mental health services. Details: backyourneighbour.com.au
Police charged A male police officer has been charged over an incident while on duty in Dandenong South. The 37-year-old senior constable from the Southern Metropolitan Region was charged with one count of assault. The incident occurred on 3 January 2021, police say. He was summonsed to appear at court at a later date.
Six arrested after car chase Six people have been arrested after an allegedly stolen car was dumped in Dandenong North. The red Toyota Camry was seen speeding by patrolling Victoria Police officers on Cranbourne-Frankston Road about 1.15am on Monday 21 February, police say. The police Air Wing followed the car to a property in Tarata Drive, Doveton where one of the passengers got out of the car. The passenger was arrested by police at the scene.
Officers tried to intercept the Camry but the driver refused to pull over, police say. The Air Wing followed the car until it was dumped near the corner of Outlook Drive and Murray Road, Dandenong North. After a short search, police arrested five people in the area. The five males and one female were taken for questioning by police.
Crop house raid A cannabis crop has been allegedly seized by police during a raid of a Springvale South premises on Tuesday 22 February. Divisional Response Unit officers say they seized plants of varying maturity and an illegal electrical bypass during the raid in Kinarra Court about 10am. No occupants were at the property at the time. Police say the investigation is continuing. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au
First years in Aus ‘torture’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Eight years of his life were wasted in waiting, says a former Iranian doctor. In an address to the Back Your Neighbour campaign launch, ‘Shubar’ described the “painful torture” of his first long years in Australia. As an asylum seeker forced from his homeland, he met a wall of restrictions. As part of his initial visa, he wasn’t allowed study or work rights or even Medicare - let alone to practise as a doctor. “It was quite difficult for me to survive here. “Seven or eight years of my life got wasted without doing anything.” The visas are designed to force people to get fed up and go back. But he and thousands of others don’t have a safe place to go, Shubar says. He was forced to scrap for jobs paying well below the $22 hourly minimum wage. Washing dishes, delivering pizzas for as low as $12 an hour. “And I had to do it – at least I was getting something.” Under the compounding stress, Shubar was paralysed by a stroke.
“It was a thing that takes you to a point where you don’t want to live anymore. “You get so much depression that you don’t want to continue your life.” After that low, Shubar said he never gave up hope. He continuously applied to Australian universities “seeking help from wherever possible”. Hope arrived in the form of a University of Melbourne scholarship, which covered all his tuition fees. Soon after his studies, he landed work as an audiologist. “I’m really satisfied, really happy to be in a very respectful, very good job. “I’m happy to be in a position to contribute back, especially in this time of Covid and Omicron. Because Australia is struggling to get health professionals to fill up all the places.” Back Your Neighbour calls for a range of reforms to the asylum seeker system, on behalf of more than 90,000 people in limbo. It is backed by a local government mayoral taskforce, chaired by Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti and supported by 40 councils across Australia. Details: backyourneighbour.com.au
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South-east Covid deaths By Cam Lucadou-Wells Health authorities are calling for a boostershot boost as more than 100 people in the south east died during Covid’s Omicron-variant wave, according to official data. The Department of Health reported that between 8 December 2021 and 21 February 2022, 56 Casey residents, 37 Greater Dandenong residents and eight in Cardinia Shire died with Covid. The south east and the city’s north west suffered the most Covid-related deaths in greater Melbourne in that period. There were also high fatalities in surrounding council areas such as Monash (48), Kingston (32) and Whitehorse (32). In Melbourne’s North West, Brimbank (65
deaths), Whittlesea (47), Moreland (47) and Hume (35) suffered the highest tolls. More than 87 per cent of Victorians who died with Covid in the reporting period were aged 70 and over. The Omicron wave had hit Casey and Greater Dandenong hard – particularly in January. In Casey, there were nearly 20,000 new Covid cases reported between 3-23 January. In the same period, there were 9500 new cases in Greater Dandenong. In the past week, Casey still recorded the most new Covid cases in the state – recording 2500. In the same time, 650 Greater Dandenong residents contracted Covid. A Department of Health spokesperson said a third vaccine dose significantly reduced a
person’s chances of going to hospital, ICU or dying from Covid-19. In the reporting period, 33 per cent of people who died were unvaccinated. About 8 per cent had received their third vaccine dose. “The best thing Victorians can do to protect themselves from Covid-19 is to get their third dose as soon as they’re eligible.” Many of the region’s postcodes lag behind the state average for third doses, particularly Dandenong, Doveton and Hampton Park. The State Government has announced vaccination buses will visit multicultural centres, temples, sports events and festivals in a bid to boost third dose rates. Mobile and pop-up clinics were announced for a football game in Casey Fields on 26 February, as well as Dandenong Basketball Sta-
dium, Dandenong Plaza and Springvale Rise Primary School. “Whether it’s in the comfort of your own home, at half-time during the game, or a temple, church or mosque – we are taking vaccines to wherever is most convenient for you and your community,” Health Minister Martin Foley said. Everyone 12 years and above is eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. Second doses of Pfizer are available three weeks after the first dose. Third dose booster shots are available for 16 years and older – three months after the second dose. Vaccines are available at participating GPs and pharmacies, as well as hubs such as Sandown Racecourse and Cranbourne Racecourse.
Time to celebrate the Hub Springvale’s community precinct will be a ‘hub’ of activity during celebrations on Saturday 5 March. The action-packed program from City of Greater Dandenong will be the largest event staged at Springvale Community Hub since its Covid-clouded opening in late 2020. It includes rides, art workshops, a clothing swap, traditional cultural performances, live music and an open air cinema. There will also be activities from Bike n Blend, Animals of Oz, Dr Hubble the Bubble Man, Trash Puppets, tea tasting with Springvale Neighbourhood House, photo booth with Council’s Youth Services, and ‘come and try’ sports on the multipurpose sports courts.
Face painting by Spring Parks Primary, a community art piece by South East Community Links, a Springvale District Historical Society display, and a silent disco will also be staged. From 7pm-9pm, the much-loved movie Madagascar will be shown as part of Council’s Open Air Movies series at the Hub. Spectators are welcome to bring a rug and picnic for an evening under the stars. Covid safe guidelines will be in place. The Springvale Community Hub ‘community celebration’ is at 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale. Details: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/ community-celebration-2022
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‘Unacceptable’ toll in local workplaces
WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford says the toll of workplace deaths is “unacceptable”. wards a future where no one loses their life at work, including by taking strong enforcement action against those ignoring their health and safety obligations.” Long-term contact with chemicals or substances was the leading cause of death. Among
the 12 fatalities, five related to asbestos and four to crystalline silica. Falls from height led to nine deaths, falling objects killed eight workers and vehicle accidents seven. Four workers’ deaths were related to Covid-19. Vehicles and machinery were involved in 21 fatalities and were the most dangerous workplace hazards. More than two-thirds of the workers killed were aged 45 or older. The youngest was an eight-year-old boy – among three members of the public to die in a workplace incident. Mr Radford said he was urging Victorians to “reflect on the lasting impact of a workplace tragedy”. “Hundreds of families, loved ones and colleagues left devastated by a death that could have been prevented. “It’s difficult to imagine the indescribable pain they are feeling. “Out of respect for those we have lost and their families, it is time we said enough. “There is simply no excuse for cutting corners when it comes to workplace safety.” Mr Radford said many others were dealing with the pain and suffering from serious and often life-changing injuries suffered at work. “We need every workplace to take the time to properly assess their health and safety risks and plan how to eliminate or manage them, because failing to do so can lead to tragedy.”
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Importer charged for role in Dingley workplace death A stone importer has been charged by WorkSafe over the fatal crushing of a worker at a Dingley Village warehouse. The 34-year-old woman died after three stone slabs weighing up to 250 kilograms each fell on her in April 2020, WorkSafe stated. She had been helping to unload a shipping container at the time. Australia Rong Hua Fu Pty Ltd, trading as RHF Stone, was charged with three counts of failing to provide or maintain a safe working environment. It also faces a charge of failing to provide or maintain a safe system of work for the unloading of the stone slabs. WorkSafe also alleges breaches for failing to provide or maintain safe plant, relating to a forklift being used at the time of the incident dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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A support fund for Greater Dandenong community groups has been relaunched. The Sandown Community Support Fund, established in 2014, provides grants of up to $10,000 for clubs and groups’ community projects. Non-profit groups in health, arts, education, sport, recreation, and community enhancement in Greater Dandenong are eligible. The fund is sponsored by Greyhounds Entertainment and Sandown Greyhound Racing Club. Sandown Greyhounds chief executive Adrian Scott said the aim was to “enhance our local community”. “Financially supporting groups at grassroots levels is a worthy contribution to allow for inclusivity in our multicultural community.” Greyhounds Entertainment manager Suong Tran said the fund would help the rebuilding of local groups that were severely
A man has faced sentence after hosting a clandestine meth lab in his ailing father’s home shed in Doveton. Alexander Ballantyne, 39, had been a livein carer for his cancer-struck Dad when he agreed to allow co-offender Jessie Walton, 45, to cook ice on the property in late 2020. He expected up to one ounce of meth from Walton in return, he later told police. Ballantyne pleaded guilty at the County Court of Victoria to possessing a substance, material and equipment for trafficking a drug of dependence, as well as committing the indictable offence while on bail. Walton pleaded guilty to four charges, and was yet to be sentenced. During a police raid on 23 October 2020, Ballantyne was arrested coming out of the shed while Walton was allegedly caught making meth in the lab. Police seized several precursor chemicals, including 118 grams of pure ephedrine – which is enough to create 88 grams of ice. An array of scientific glassware and lab equipment, as well as 87.6 grams of ice – 44 grams pure – were also seized. In sentencing on 24 February, Judge George Georgiou accepted Ballantyne was not the “principal” offender but a “significant” facilitator. He had admitted to owning some of the glassware, knowing about the cook as well as the lab setup and manufacturing process in detail. “I can’t say that I didn’t help at all,” Ballantyne told police. There was little to mitigate his moral culpability, other than being motivated by his own drug use, Judge Georgiou said. An ice user since his mid-20’s, Ballantyne’s drug taking had escalated at the time. He was out of work due to the extended Covid lockdown. His “extensive” criminal history dated back to 1999, including breaches of suspended sentences and court orders. At the time of the raid, Ballantyne had been on bail for possessing meth and a controlled weapon. After his arrest, Ballantyne was again released on bail in March 2021. He had not been charged since, and was said to have been abstinent from drugs. The judge noted the early guilty plea, significant admissions and co-operation with police. Ballanytne’s rehabilitation prospects were “guarded”, but was still an “important consideration”. He was jailed for 157 days – already served in pre-sentence remand – and put on an 18-month community corrections order. The CCO includes supervision, judicial monitoring, drug and alcohol testing and treatment, and 170 hours of unpaid work.
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Four people lost their lives at workplaces in Greater Dandenong in 2021 - the equal most in the state, according to WorkSafe data. WorkSafe has declared the state’s workplace death toll “unacceptable”, totalling 66 for the year. The Southern Metropolitan Area, which includes Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Kingston and Mornington Peninsula, also recorded the most workplace deaths (10) in the state. The region had the most WorkSafe injury claims totalling 3877, with 1233 in Greater Dandenong alone. Across Victoria, there were 66 lives lost at work in 2021 – 43 from workplace incidents, 14 from disease, five in a transport accident, three in medical incidents and one in an alleged criminal act. Of them, 63 were male and three female. The fatality toll was down from 73 in the previous year. Manufacturing was the deadliest industry with 14 fatalities, followed by construction with 13 deaths and agriculture, forestry and fishing with nine. WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford said these industries would continue to be targeted by WorkSafe inspectors. “It’s simply unacceptable that we are seeing the same industries feature prominently in workplace deaths and serious injuries year after year,” he said. “WorkSafe is committed to working to-
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Advanced waste doubts By Cam Lucadou-Wells Two councils have withdrawn support for a controversial advanced waste project servicing up to 14 east and south east municipalities. Greater Dandenong Council is expected to decide this month if it will sign up to the South East Metropolitan Advanced Waste Processing Project. It is expected to include a waste-to-energy plant, which would incinerate rubbish at a yetto-be-announced site. Glen Eira and Boorondara councils have recently decided not to commit to the 25-year contract. Meanwhile, only Casey and Whitehorse councils have so far signed up. According to a Glen Eira Council report, the project stated that the project tenderers required certainty of supply. “If a majority of councils choose to not commit to the project, the project is unlikely to proceed.” During a 22 February meeting, Glen Eira councillors narrowly voted down a motion to sign up. Councillors baulked at locking in Glen Eira to provide a “minimum tonnage” waste supply for 25 years. They were also concerned by the lack of community consultation, toxic emissions and a possible gate fee significantly higher than current landfill charges. Against the motion, Cr David Zyngier said the contract would bind Glen Eira to forgoing newer technologies for a dated 40-year-old system. It would also block opportunities to increase recycling and the council’s net zero carbon emissions by 2030 target. The by-product would be “large amounts of toxic waste” that would have to be transported and disposed, as well as emissions in the atmosphere.
Great Southern Waste Technologies’ waste-to-energy plant has been approved for Dandenong South. However, GSWT is out of the race for the South East council consortium contract. According to a Glen Eira council report, the SEMAWPP gate fee payable by 2026 would be up to $235 a tonne. Currently, Glen Eira pays a $110 per tonne gate fee and Greater Dandenong $167.66 per tonne gate fee – which is adjusted annually with CPI. It includes the State Government’s EPA landfill levy, which is increasing from $105.90 to $120.90 in July. The council report recommended advanced waste processing due to Glen Eira’s current landfill in Melbourne’s North West nearing capacity. The landfill was expected to close in 2026.
“Relying on landfill to dispose rubbish isn’t a sustainable long-term solution and landfills across Victoria are progressively running out of airspace capacity.” In favour, Cr Neil Pilling said it would provide “economic security for our community”. To not proceed would put the council in a “terrible bargaining position”. Greater Dandenong’s waste is taken to the Suez Hallam landfill, which is expected to close in five to eight years. The SEMAWPP’s successful tenderer has yet to be chosen, nor the site for the advancedwaste facility. A waste-to-energy plant is thought to be
part of the project, though the technology has yet to be decided. Last year, a permit was controversially granted by EPA and VCAT to Great Southern Waste Technologies for a waste-to-energy plant in Ordish Road, Dandenong South. Greater Dandenong Council was opposed to the facility. However, GCWT did not make the shortlist of tenderers for the SEMAWPP. The shortlisted applicants are Veolia Environmental Services Australia Pty Ltd, Sacyr Environment Australia and a consortium of Pacific Partnerships and REMONDIS Australia.
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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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support, outreach and skills development for members of the African and CALD communities. 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. Afri-Aus Care also works with “the mamas“,
African women who are new to Australia and need assistance to find employment and learn English. Many of these women are survivors of domestic abuse, and Afri-Aus Care provides mental health support too as they build a new life. Speaking at the Australia Day ceremony, Ms Luka said she was honoured to have received such a prestigious award. “May we continue to be united. Dandenong is a great city to be,“ she said.
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The seeds for the Maralinga Community Garden are finally beginning to sprout. After three years of waiting for approval, the Biofilta wicking beds and a dwarf mulberry tree was planted at Chandler Road Reserve, Keysborough on Saturday 26 February. Spokesperson Gaye Guest said it had been an “interesting journey in planning and resilience”. “Now with food security at the forefront of everyone’s minds it is the right time for locals to join with keen gardeners to establish a gardening community where we can share knowledge and learn from one another.” The garden’s perimeter fence and tap line was built by City of Dandenong, and the wicking beds funded by a South East Water grant. The “tried and tested” beds produced great returns. Such beds had been used successfully in Island nations, Ms Guest said. Members will be able to grow crops in either in-ground plots, raised beds or Biofilta food cubes. “We welcome new enquiries from local residents or groups who want to sign up to be involved in this new emerging project. “We are excited about the future and have liaised with other community gardens to broaden our knowledge and learn from their experiences. “It is through these discussions and recent grass roots fund-raising efforts that have set us up in a very good place to move forward.” The garden’s dynamic signage pays homage to the former Maralinga Primary School and the site’s history as significant indigenous land and farmland. The garden is at Chandler Road Reserve, 327 Chandler Rd, Keysborough. To join, call president Bryan Hunter on 0409 003 652 or like and message the MCG Facebook page.
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Champions for equality By Jonty Ralphsmith Six African students across three schools in the southeast are channelling their passion to champion for equality. Through participation in the Victorian youth parliament program, the students are seeking to destigmatise the violent, streetwandering perception of African Australians. They instead want to demonstrate an image of respect, intellect and enthusiasm. “A lot of Africans might walk down the street and get bad looks because the media shows Africans fighting but they don’t know our inner selves and what we’re capable of,” student Rethath Elghali said. “So we want to show we’re educated and we can become doctors, we can become a lot more, we’re not just crackheads or gangers – we’re not bad people.” The youth parliament program has run for 35 years and accepts teams of six people aged between 16 and 25 years old. The six students are in years 10 or 11 from Narre Warren P-12 College, Lyndale Secondary College and Cranbourne East Secondary College. Participators are given the opportunity to explore social issues in society and debate their ideas with other teams around Victoria via a facilitated discussion in Victorian parliament in June. It seeks to build leadership skills and deepen students’ understanding of the political system and issues affecting society. A greater representation of African Australian excellence in society, support for multicultural youth and social equality are among the issues that matter to these go-getters. They will be given the opportunity to develop and deliver a bill on one topic. “I feel like we need more help and support throughout the community. If we have more people and more things that would help us we would benefit,” student David Taiwo said “For example – some people might not be from here so we need to find somewhere we can fit in and feel comfortable we have people with us we can talk to so we can really fit in.” Ladan Ahmed, one of the team’s ‘resource persons,’ responsible for organising the students, works with 100 African Australians across the schools and welcomed the opportunity for the teens to express their intellect beyond the classroom. “All our students are really creative in the sense they understand and acknowledge the challenges but they also have solutions and dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
they’re very creative and innovative on what they need to battle and face these challenges,” Ms Ahmed said. “They’re very big on all these aspects and ideas on what we need rather than sitting back and arguing about what we don’t have.” The students will be paired with a mentor to discuss their ideas and will also meet semifrequently before a training weekend in May and the parliament sitting from Monday 27 June until Wednesday 29 June. There is a competitive application process to be accepted into the program, with only 20 teams admitted per year, and scrutiny was also placed on the six students that resource persons Ms Ahmed and Mukasa Monga chose to accept onto the team. “I see the potential in all these students on a daily basis and just seeing all their viewpoints of changes they want to make within their community makes me feel like we have the next generation of voices who should be making the decisions and policies and laws for us,” Ms Ahmed said. Student Danya Daoud was motivated to give her culture a voice that may not otherwise be heard. “Having such an African Australian saturated group, we can get more views from different African Australian individuals in the community whereas in another group where there is only one to two, everything would be based on experiences of those perspectives,” she said. “We can collaborate and voice what we experience and solutions to that which will better reach the African Australian community. “We’re not only empowering the African Australian community; truly we’re empowering all people of colour because at the end of the day we are the minority here in Australia,” Danya said. One of the criterion for the group applications is ensuring the team is reflective of the diversity of youth around Victoria but program director Tessa Buchanan is not aware of another team ever being made up exclusively of African Australians. “I’ve been (involved) for five years and I was really excited when I received the application because they had a very specific representation of African culture that we don’t necessarily get,” Ms Buchanan said. “I was excited for them to bring experiences and perspectives to the program.” The youth parliament will this year be sitting from Monday 27 June until Wednesday 29 June after a training weekend in May.
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100 years ago 23 February 1922 Soft Seats at Town Hall A number of energetic and patriotic ladies met at the Memorial Hall Dandenong last Monday night, for the purpose of making cushions. These cushions are to be hired out to picture patrons at the Town Hall, for the purpose of making the seats at the Town Hall more comfortable and the evening more enjoyable. The small charge of threepence will be made for the use of the cushions. Proceeds will be devoted to the liquidation of the debt on the Memorial Hall. Shoal of Porpoises On Monday afternoon a large shoal of porpoises were close into shore at Frankston and caused great excitement among the bathers. One elderly lady declared they were sharks, and quickly sought dry land. Dandenong Brass Band Last Saturday afternoon a large number of willing helpers again assembled in the park and became busily engaged in the election of the band rotunda. The outline of the building is now completed and in a few more weeks the rotunda should be erected. It is pleasing to see so many well wishes taking an active interest in the welfare of the band, and they are deserving of the best thanks of the community.
50 years ago 24 February 1972 Parents lash Minister on Shortage of Teachers Angry parents are up in arms over the acute shortage of teachers at Doveton High School. Mrs Marie Plowman, president of the Mothers’ Club and a member of the Advisory Council described the problem as “like a festering sore to both parents and teachers”. “This year at the beginning, we looked like having seven teachers short,” said Mrs Plowman. “We have 1100 students, and this is their only chance in life for an education.” Mrs Plowman said Mr Thompson was well aware of the staff shortage.
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20 years ago 25 February 2002 Have your say on local electoral changes Greater Dandenong residents will be able to have their say on proposed changes to the council electoral system. Greater Dandenong Council comprises 11 councillors and community comment is sought on a proposal to increase the number to 12. Comment is also sought on the proposed boundary changes and whether the council’s divided ward structure should remain. Options for consideration are 11 single councillor wards, four wards with three councillors elected for each ward, or 11 to 12 councillors elected for in a single ballot to
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5 years ago 27 February 2017 Hip Hop dance is in a spin Street Dreams is giving a free leg up to bud-
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The dance and mentoring classes are designed to inspire young people to come together and reach their full potential. Participants are invited to “pay as you feel“ so its accessible for everyone.
WHAT’S ON Mosque Open Day Visit a local Mosque to get to know your Muslim neighbours, and learn about the Islamic faith and the diverse Muslim cultural norms. Activities include guided Mosque tours, hijab tutorials, henna tattoo art, and discussions about Islamic beliefs. Participating mosques include Dandenong Turkish Islamic Cultural Society (Emir Sultan Mosque), Hallam Mosque (IEWAD), Keysborough Mosque and Omar Farooq Mosque (AICOM) in Doveton. Sunday 13 March, 10am-4pm.
Noble Park Art Show See outstanding local works at Greater Dandenong’s only community art show. Saturday 5 March and Sunday 6 March at Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Details: npccartshow. com
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ing body confidence and self esteem. Tuesday 8th March 4pm at Doveton Library, 28 Autumn Place. Details: events.ccl.vic.gov.au/event?id=6195
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Warmly welcomed By Cam Lucadou-Wells A packed Harmony Square in Dandenong welcomed many of the newly-arrived evacuees from Afghanistan that call the south east home. The New Beginnings Community Welcome Event feted a crowd of more than 1000 with a Halal barbecue, kid’s activities, music and performances on Sunday 20 February. In recent months, about 1300 evacuees are believed to have settled in Greater Dandenong and Casey on humanitarian 449 visas. That’s more than a third of Australia’s intake since the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan last year. South East Community Links head of settlement Michelle Rowland said New Beginnings was a “day of sunshine and fun”. “(It) was a fantastic opportunity for new community members from Afghanistan to connect with the wider Afghan community, as well as programs and services that can help them to create a safe and positive home in Dandenong.” Ms Rowland said many refugees from Afghanistan hit ongoing barriers such as unemployment, limited English, trauma and discrimination. They also suffered from lack of support networks and challenges in accessing services. “We’re looking forward to launching new programs soon that will provide additional support to the local Afghan community including activities focused on mentoring, driver education, financial literacy, digital literacy, education and employment.” Mayor Jim Memeti welcomed Greater Dandenong’s new community members. He said many expressed their gratitude for
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Greater Dandenong SES members Rebecca Do, Rowan Todman, Zulfi Hydari, mayor Jim Memeti, Erin Wallace (SES), deputy mayor Eden Foster, Vikki Wells (SES) and councillor Lana Formoso. the Australian Government giving them refuge. “Social inclusion and community participation are exceptionally important values council upholds, and it is imperative that we support our newly arrived Afghan community members, so they feel welcome and supported. “Council is proud that this city is a Refugee Welcome Zone and we hope events like this
inspire others to celebrate inclusivity and to extend a helping hand.” It was staged by Greater Dandenong Council, South East Community Links, the Drum Theatre, Multicultural Arts Victoria and Uniting Victoria and Tasmania. Victoria Police, Rotary, Fire Rescue Victoria, Department of Human Services and SES Victoria were also among the many stallholders.
SES flat out after busiest years ever By Cam Lucadou-Wells Two years of wild storms have added up to the “busiest years on record” for State Emergency Service Victoria volunteers in Greater Dandenong. The Dandenong-based unit’s 40 members responded to a massive 720 call-outs for help in 2021 and 475 in 2020. Both years were well above the 300 yearly average, says unit controller Michael Prior. Last year, about 75 per cent of the callouts were due to storm-fallen trees on buildings, power lines and roads. Most recently the unit helped a spate of 11 vehicles stranded in flash floods within 25 minutes on the afternoon of Friday 28 January. The unit is always on the look-out for more recruits, particularly those who can answer calls for assistance during the daytime. This role would suit those who work at home, or are semi or fully-retired, Mr Prior says. “It’s very friendly and welcoming of people from a range of different backgrounds. “We do a variety of jobs and requests for assistance and from people from all walks of life.”
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“That’s as well as other benefits of being involved in the community, being able to give back to the community and making connections with like-minded friends.” The unit meets and trains at 42 Mills Road, Dandenong on Mondays 7.30pm. For details, email greaterdandenong@ses. vic.gov.au
Government Services Office up for grabs By Cam Lucadou-Wells Dandenong’s landmark Government Services Office building is up for sale – with hopes for a $170 million-plus price tag. The eight-storey, Six Star Green Star building at the corner of Thomas and Walker streets was built and owned by Grocon. Global property consultant Knight Frank is running an international Expressions of Interest campaign on behalf of Grocon and its owners, the Grollo family. Since the building opened in 2012, most of its 15,070 square metres has been long-leased dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
to the State Government. The GSO houses staff from its education, justice, human services and planning departments. The existing lease runs until 2032. “This is the first government long-leased office investment in Melbourne to be offered to the market in 30 years,” Knight Frank capital markets head Paul Kempton said. “This investment offering is incredibly rare and will be highly sought after. “The security of the lease to the Victorian State Government, which will run for at least another 10 years, will attract buyers, but beyond that there is certainty in the office mar-
ket, with Dandenong having one of the lowest office vacancy rates in Melbourne as tenants increasingly move to non-CBD locations.” Knight Frank institutional sales head Trent Peece said the property was a “rare 100 per cent freehold interest in a premium investment offering”. The office market had major growth occurring due to $2 billion of private and government investment as part of the State Government’s Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative, he said. The EOI process closes Wednesday 30 March, 2pm.
Greater Dandenong councillors seem to be catching the running bug. Deputy mayor Eden Foster was the first local pollie to join 40 or so other runners, joggers and walkers in the 5-kilometre ‘parkrun’, which starts 7.45am each Saturday at Dandenong Park. At a 14 February council meeting, she urged other councillors it was a “fantastic way to meet new people”. “You do not have to run the whole way. “I walked most of it and was pretty sore afterwards but that is a testament to my lack of fitness so I will be doing that a bit more often.” Mayor Jim Memeti and Cr Rhonda Garad joined Cr Foster for the following Saturday, with the mayor committing himself as a run regular. Cr Memeti said he did a mix of jogging and walking over the 40-minute trip. But like many in Greater Dandenong, he needed to get more physically active. “I felt quite good. I’ve said that on one Saturday we need to make a big ‘CGD’ (City of Greater Dandenong) effort and get more councillors, executives and staff who are interested. “It’s good for our health and the Dandenong Park course is wonderful. It’s one of the best parks in the region. “I strongly encourage people to ‘make a move’.” According to the council’s Make Your Move physical-activity strategy 2020-’30, more than half of Greater Dandenong residents are not doing the recommended 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous daily exercise. It identified the cost of taking part in organised sport as one of the barriers. However, the beauty of the ‘parkrun’ – now celebrating its second anniversary and 1500th runner - is that it’s free. Event director Knowles Tivendale is one of about a dozen regular volunteers who stage the event. And he’s among a wide variety of entrants – young families, seniors in their 80s and 90s. “No one cares what you’re wearing, no one cares what time you run. It’s a very supportive atmosphere. “You’re a bit puffed when you finish. But once your breathing gets back to normal and your heart rate comes down again, you feel great. It’s a good start to the weekend. Mr Tivendale said marking that Saturday morning in his calendar each week helps him to keep motivated to run. Also he’s befriended many other runners, one who unbeknownst to him was his neighbour from across the street. “There’s so many factors that are positive – it’s building healthier, stronger communities who are helping each other.” The events are on Saturdays 7.45am at Dandenong Park, corner of Pultney and Wilson Street. After each event, the participants meet up for coffee and breakfast in the nearby cafe strip. Volunteers are also required on the day. Entry is free. Details: parkrun.com.au/Dandenong Tuesday, 1 March, 2022
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Been to drum theatre? This March rediscover the joy of live theatre at the Drum Theatre, Dandenong. Remember the buzz of the box office as you grab your tickets? The anticipation as you hear those bells chime and the hush as lights go down? A beautiful historic building, teeming with quality programming, The Drum Theatre is a place for people to meet, connect, create, and be inspired. Where friends and family can share in stories, music, and laughter
at exceptional events. Join the Drum this month to discover the incredible voice, songs, story and spirit of Isaiah Firebrace and his band. The former X-Factor Winner and Australia’s 2017 Eurovision entrant brings his unique voice to Dandenong. Lose yourself in the theatrical live rock and roll circus extravaganza of Rebel, a tribute to the original rebel David Bowie. Feel the energy of a circus combined with the music and glam-
our of this rock legend. The Drum loves to nurture local young talent. Get involved in Our Beat, a free monthly open stage night that brings together musicians, artists, actors, comedians, dancers, and the community. A chance to connect with likeminded people. Join in or simply marvel at our local talent. Try this charming theatre for the first time or come back to a familiar favourite. Their varied program will delight with something
for everyone at prices that will surprise. Save yourself the drive to the city and support local business by booking a performance at the Drum. Time to enjoy that special magic of live performance again. This March meet you at the Drum. To learn more about for the Drum Theatre, please see drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au or call 8571 1666, 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.
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Learning and well-being By Pam Dyson, College Principal We are proud that we had 100% pass rate for our VCE students in 2021. We increased our median score to 28, and celebrated our DUX of 2021, Hayriya Abudureheman, with a fabulous ATAR of 94.95. Our priorities for 2022 will be in 2 areas: Student Learning Student Wellbeing In 2022, we will introduce a six period day to cater for the addition of goal setting and career development classes for our year 7-10 students, and important life-skills programs for our year 11 and 12 students, including wellbeing, career information, study skills and organisation. We continue student engagement activities through an extended House system. We continue to regularly monitor our student achievement by continuous reporting to our parents throughout the year. Our College has a consistent teaching Instructional Model, which emphasises the clear purpose of the lesson, and how students can demonstrate they have understood the expectations of the lesson. Our priority is to ensure that all students demonstrate growth. In 2022 we will continue our ‘catch up program’ including Maths and English intervention for years 7-10 giving individual and/or small group assistance to identified students Programs we include: House, Interschool and State participation in sporting teams. Debating Competitions. Chess Competitions. AustraWlian Mathematic and Olympiad Competition. Year Level Camps.
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· Redback Theatre Group. · Student Leadership programs. · Peer support training for year 9 students. · Opportunities to participate in the ‘Duke of
Edinburgh Awards Program’. On Thursday, 10 March 10, we will be opening our school to small group tours as well as an Online Information Evening at 6-30pm. Our College is proudly catering well for our
students to achieve our school motto of their “Best Always”. Please contact the Noble Park Secondary College on 9546 9066, for an appointment or personalised tour.
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Importance of respect A concerning rise in incidents of aggression towards school staff from parents and carers has sparked policies and resources to promote respectful behaviours in schools. The state’s new ’Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy’ sets out guidelines on the expected standards of behaviour for parents, carers and other adults in the school community. The policy aims to reduce the risk and incidence of work-related violence towards school staff, ensuring all education workers feel safe and supported at work. It includes strategies and resources to help schools prevent and manage unacceptable behaviours from parents and carers. Posters and communication materials are being provided to schools to communicate the new policy – and the expectations around adult behaviours. Education Minister James Merlino said school leaders and staff had been incredible throughout the pandemic and deserved to be treated with respect.
“This important work is about keeping schools safe and supporting staff to make sure schools are places where everyone feels safe and respected – creating an environment where students can thrive,” he said. The policy and resources are linked to the state government’s recently passed Education and Training Reform Amendment (Protection of School Communities) legislation, which strengthens protections for school staff against parent and carer aggression. A School Community Safety Order scheme will be introduced to all schools in mid-2022, allowing school principals to issue safety orders in response to harmful, threatening, abusive or disruptive behaviour at work. These new laws will also allow schools to prohibit parents and carers from engaging in threatening or abusive communication through social media and other channels. To view the policy, visit education.vic. gov.au/Pages/Respectful-Behaviours-within-the-School-Community-Policy.aspx
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Unique Opportunities. Exceptional Futures. As one of only four Victorian Selective Entry High Schools, we offer a broad range of curricular and co-curricular experiences and programs, strongly influenced by the students themselves who have an active and authentic voice in the running of the school. We offer significant sporting, creative, performing, musical, community, cultural, social, and leadership opportunities to our students alongside a comprehensive academic study program. Visitors are welcome to attend school tours with the Principal, and information evenings are available throughout the year. We invite you to visit us.
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Monster smash a big hit Thor, Monsta-tron, Bush Ranger and Tom Cat put on a car-jumping spectacular at Dandenong Showgrounds on Saturday 19 February and Sunday 20 February. Photographer GARY SISSONS captured the bumps and bucklings of the Monster Trucks carnival, which included a car-devouring ‘dinosaur’ and dust-spinning laps from CrashNBash Drivers Association drivers.. The American-style carnival event also offered spectators the chance to ride in one of the fourwheeled beasts.
Thor takes a jump. 269385
Pictures: GARY SISSONS
A time sequence shot of the clown on a dirt bike landing a jump. 269385
A dummy car as part of the clown’s show.
Bush Ranger. 269385
A car-devouring ‘dinosaur’. 269385
Bush Ranger defies the law of gravity. 269385
Family rides on a monster truck were popular. 269385
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Tom Cat chases an arena clown. 269385
Monsta-Tron. 269385
Monsta-Tron jumping. 269385
Dust flies. 269385
Tom Cat scratches up some dust. 269385
Jett, 6, from Drouin, takes in the action. 269385
CrashNBash Drivers Association drivers. 269385
Thor gets big air. 269385
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Rays ace a massive test By Tyler Lewis The Dandenong Stingrays remain atop of the NAB League ladder, after a terrific win over Eastern Ranges on Sunday. Linen House in Seaford was clustered with supporters around the boundary line, and they weren’t disappointed, with two of the best regions for girls footy in Victoria putting on an absolute spectacle. Coming into the match, the Rays had won its four opening fixtures by an average winning margin of 67 points. But Sunday was a touch different; Eastern tested the Stingrays, and despite evidently enjoying the big wins in the early rounds, the Dandenong outfit appeared to relish the opportunity of a hard-fought game of footy. The Rays trailed at every interval, but managed to storm home to a 5.5 (35) to 5.3 (33) victory when the final siren sounded. The first term was dominated by the Eastern midfielders, particularly Izzy Khoury, who oozed around the back of stoppages with tremendous style. While there was by no means complacency from the Stingrays, head coach Nick Cox was pleased with how his side was not only tested, but how they reacted to the early stoppage onslaught from the Ranges. “We haven’t had it all our own way in the first four games so far, but there have been times where we have sort of done whatever we wanted,” he said. “I thought Eastern’s pressure and ability around the ball to test us was great for our girls in their development and learning for what the next level can look like. “It was quite pleasing that we learned those facts today. “That’s exactly what happened (stoppage dominance), there was a lot of times that the mistakes and pressure from us gave them the ability to get the ball back and (then) we were out-positioned because we really have been an offensive side for the first four weeks. “We have been able to get away with it, but it is something we talked about at half-time,” Cox said. In her third game for the year, academy prospect Mackenzie Eardly was instrumental. Specifically in the third term across halfback, where she held her composure under attack from the Ranges to take several intercept marks and sling-shot the ascendancy back Dandenong’s way. “I thought she was our best player today,” Cox said.
It was clear to Rays coach Nick Cox that Mackenzie Eardly was the best player on the ground. “She went forward and in the ruck in the last quarter and got us going forward with first hands to the ball. “She is an academy player, she is expected to do that, but at the same time that is probably the best all-round game I have seen her play for the Stingrays. “I think her positioning behind the ball was exceptional, she gave herself an oppor-
tunity to propel at the ball and utilise her strengths. “(the move forward was about) Showcasing what girls can do, instead of just being in one spot, is a great thing. “There is not a lot that can do it, but she is such a great athlete and understands the game really well, that’s credit to the way she is developing.
Picture: JAZZ BENNETT MEDIA “I am sure it looks good from the sidelines as well from an AFLW perspective (too),” he said. The win now puts the Rays a win clear of Eastern Ranges in second on the ladder. It’s a short turn around for the Dandenong group, however, with Sandringham Dragons in just five days at Trevor Barker Oval under lights as its next task.
Momentum begins to build for Launching Pad series By Luke Corda As the race towards next month’s $460,000 Launching Pad series heats up, slots are selling quick and contenders were staking their claims on Thursday night at Sandown Park. Up-and-coming star McKeon Bale put everyone on notice with a fast victory in Race 2 for the Gibbons family. She speared out from box two and scored her third win from five starts in a best-of-night 29.39. Trainers Rebecca and Daniel Gibbons have one of the most promising kennels the sport has to offer and with two slots for the Launching Pad series, it won’t be easy to choose representatives. Just four slots remain for the series which is shaping up to be one to remember. “We’re likely to see all slots taken up a month out from the heats which is pleasing,” said Sandown Racing Coordinator Jason Adams. “History says there’s going to be people who have been slow to make their mind up or have a greyhound emerge that will be chasing a slot.” Launching Pad conditions require greyhounds to have no more than six wins and with many young stars bordering on eligibility, it brings about tough choices for many trainers across the state. 18 STAR JOURNAL
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“Paul Bartolo is torn on which way to go with Storm Stroller, he’s had six wins and flying at the moment. Does he stop racing until Launching Pad heats or race on and target other series’ – it’s a pretty big decision he’s got to make,” “There’s a heap of fast young greyhounds around. Staying eligible can be a tricky situation for trainers.” Champion trainer Jackie Greenough holds four slots and looks to be the major player of the tournament with TAB Phoenix winner Wow She’s Fast primed to set the series alight, along with rising stars Levitation and She’s Refined. Likewise, Jamie and Brooke Ennis will be rubbing their hands together after Amron Boy’s lightning debut win at Sandown Park on Sunday. He looks to be a serious prospect and will have gained experienced while remaining eligible come late March. Launching Pad festivities begin on March 10 with a qualifying series being run at Angle Park. “We’re thankful of Greyhound Racing South Australia’s on-going support of the Launching Pad,” “We’ll also be running our own Launching Pad qualifier series with the winner gaining a slot, those heats are on Sunday March 20.”
The Launching Pad series next month is set to impress.
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Trio to fight for Wookey By Tyler Lewis This Sunday the Dandenong District Cricket Association crowns its Alan Wookey Medallist. DDCA reporter TYLER LEWIS does his very own Wookey Medal count and if his count is anything to go by, it’s going to be a tight finish. Narre South’s Joel Zietsman has snuck into the top ten, while Jordan Hammond, James Wilcock and Mahela Udawatte are expected contenders. The top five on the ladder are unsurprisingly the only five clubs that feature in the count. While there is one game to go for most of the teams, Zietsman and his skipper Kyle Hardy have a game up their sleeve due to a round 7 fixture being reshedulled and played at time of publication. Regardless of the game extra, it appears TYLER’s count is a three horse race in the final round. Hammond’s Hawks take on North Dandenong, if he is to poll two votes or more, he can’t lose this particular count. Mahela Udawatte will face last placed Narre Warren in a massive opportunity for the Sri
Lankan international to follow in the enormous footsteps of David White. James Wilcock, meanwhile, will be sending down his thunderbolts to Springvale South, and while the opportunity for ‘easy votes’ aren’t in the quicks favour, if his recent form is anything to go by, the opposition accounts for very little. In every vote count, there seems to be a surprise bolter and perhaps in this vote count, its left-arm tweaker Akshat Buch. Buch has bowled extremely tightly since Christmas and chimes in handily with the blade at times. TYLER LEWIS’ WOOKEY MEDAL PLAYER CLUB VOTES Jordan Hammond, Hallam KP 16 Mahela Udawatte, Buckley Ridges 15 James Wilcock, Berwick 14 Akshat Buch, Springvale South 11 Blade Baxter, Springvale South 10 Matthew Goodright, Buckley Ridges 10 Michael Davies, Buckley Ridges 9 Jordan Wyatt, Springvale South 9 Kyle Hardy, Narre South 9 Joel Zietsman, Narre South 9
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Dreams come true for talented and dedicated duo By David Nagel It took every inch of Sandown’s famous long straight for apprentice jockey Tatum Bull to claim her first city win aboard Dream Inherit in the $50,000 Maiden Plate (1300m) on Wednesday. And cheering from the grand stands was trainer Yoshitomo Shima – who himself was experiencing the thrill of his first metropolitan win. Bull settled the three-year-old filly – out of Kuroshio/Scarlet Nights – in the middle of the eight-horse field before setting sail for home. In her sights was the Chris Waller-trained Matsukaze, with Bull and Dream Inherit taking every skerrick of the Sandown straight to eventually take out the prize. A nose victory…and Shima had edged out his former employer to grab his biggest thrill in racing. Shima first came to Australia to attend a riding school on the Gold Coast where his passion for the sport began. He worked for Flemington trainer Steve Richards and won the Victorian Thoroughbred Employee of the Year in 2009. He then joined the Waller stable in Sydney, before taking out a trainer’s license and setting up his own stable in Ballarat. Shima was thrilled with the victory, but it had taken its toll. “It was very, very close, so I’m still shaking,” Shima said after the race. “Tatum rode perfect.” Shima said that he saw a video of the filly after the owner had purchased her online for just $1250 and was impressed by what he saw. “I was so glad he was sending this horse to me,” Shima said. Bull was equally as delighted after claiming her scalp in the big smoke as well. “It’s absolutely super,” she said. “It’s my first city winner as well and to do it for Yoshi is quite rewarding. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Dream Inherit (6) sticks her neck out on the line to give Tatum Bull and Yoshitomo Shima their first city winners. 270349 Pictures: PAT SCALA/RACING PHOTOS
Tatum Bull returns to scale after her first metropolitan victory. 270349 “It’s a massive thrill to get a win for him.” Trainer Simon Zahra provided the individual highlight of the day, training a winning
Hard work has paid off for Yoshitomo Shima, who claimed his first city winner at Sandown on Wednesday. 270349
double with Little Stevie saluting in race six and Zac De Boss having a comfortable victory just 30 minutes later.
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