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Ukrainian Community School principal Orysia Stefyn and Assoc of Ukrainians in Victoria Noble Park president Liana Slipetsky. 275444
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the signs of trauma in her students. A child who would not interact with anyone for his first week in Australia, who then clutched Ms Stefyn repeatedly shouting “There’s war. There’s war. There’s war.” “I thought what has this child been through?” Ms Stefyn said. An Ukrainian-Australian mother Nadiya Zagriichuk and three-year-old son visiting her parents in Chernihiv, one of the first regions attacked by Russia’s invaders. In the early hours of the morning they planned to fly home to Australia, the shelling started. Their flight plans up-ended, the mother and son drove for 18 hours to Kyiv and Lyiv while keeping in touch with her husband Andrii in Australia.
Children have been absorbed into the community school, families inducted in free English-language classes and welcomed into the community’s seniors lunches and youth camps. Some locals in Springvale and Noble Park have offered their vacant homes. Clothes, rent, school fees and books are being donated through the school’s Ukraine support fund. Other community groups are showing support, like the Springvale Italian Senior Citizens Club which raised $1000. Volunteers made and sold Ukrainian national flags, raising more than $3000. To donate or help, the branch recommends the United Resource for Ukrainians in Australia website, ukrainians.org.au
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Fleeing the horrific war in Ukraine, scores of refugees have been welcomed into a tight-knit community in Noble Park. In a poignant pre-Easter bazaar on Saturday 9 April, children from Ukraine joined local students in delicately decorating Easter eggs (pysanka) in the traditional Batik method of wax and dye. Adults helped prepare the traditional dumplings (varenyky), Easter breads (pasky) and cakes sold to raise funds for resettled Ukrainians as well as those abroad. It’s part of a rallying response by Association of Ukrainians in Victoria’s Noble Park branch and the Ukrainian Community School to help more than 100 new arrivals in the South East. So far, Australia has accepted about 1000 refugees from Ukraine. But there’s been no government support for their resettlement. “The Government has been swift getting people here but they’re not able to work yet. There’s no housing, no financial support,” says the association’s Noble Park president Liana Slipetsky. “It’s something our community has had to pick up.” “The community is rallying to link people together and show them support,” Ukrainian community school principal Orysia Stefyn says. “We’re trying to involve the families and to give them something to think about other than the horrific experience they’ve been through.” Like, decorating ornamental Easter eggs that carry nourishing symbols of good wishes. Reindeers for good health, trees for strength, flowers for beauty, the Sun for life and wheat sheaths or farming tools for a good harvest. The eggs and Easter foods such as ‘breads of life’ (pasky) are traditionally taken to church for blessings during the all-night service of Holy Saturday ahead of the Sunday dawn. While observing the Easter story of Christ’s suffering and resurrection, Ms Stefyn has seen
They stayed in a bomb shelter before catching a train to safety in Poland. Ms Stefyn says they, like many of her school’s families, are worried for loved ones staying and fighting in the war zone. Among the refugees was a woman who stayed put in Kyiv until a rocket landed in their neighbour’s yard. Her husband remains in Ukraine while she fled to Australia where she knew no one. “They don’t know what their future holds. They don’t know if there will be a home to go back to. “There’s lots and lots of people who have gone through such horrible experiences.” The community is providing not just the physical aid, but emotional support.
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‘Misguided’ intruder jailed after invasion By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 32-year-old man has been jailed after taking part in a violent, retaliatory home invasion against a Dandenong family. Jake Hepponstall and two other males stormed the Hutton Street flat on 8 November 2020 over a dispute that escalated over an apartment resident’s annoying wafting of cigarette smoke. The intruders repeatedly punched and kicked the man in the flat, with his head slammed into a wall, County Court sentencing judge Gavan Meredith said on 7 April. After the bashing, the man was taken to hospital with numerous bruises and cuts. The home invaders were led by Matilja Garic, whose mother had been embroiled in the neighbourly feud. The family had complained about Garic’s mother and friends smoking outside a downstairs apartment. Garic’s mum disregarded the complaints, as did the body corporate. The day before the home invasion, the male victim’s wife tipped cigarette butts from Garic’s mother’s ashtray onto the nearby doormat. In retaliation, Garic’s mother deposited the butts in her neighbours’ empty car spot. The man - who was later bashed by the home invaders - picked up the butts in a plastic bag and poured the contents onto Garic’s mother as she smoked with friends. Five hours later, Garic - trailed by Hepponstall and the other male - barged into the neighbours’ flat and started the assault.
Safety improvements for a controversial townhouse project in Keysborough are expected to be finished by June. The Keysborough Townhouses estate at 452 Cheltenham Road had been heavily criticised for a litany of safety concerns. This included: the lack of space for a footpath along an access road to HomeCo’s child care centre and shops, the estate’s Lot 1 dwelling built about 1 metre from a truck slip lane at the corner of the access road and Cheltenham Road, and a roadside lamp-post erected centimetres from Lot 1’s upper balcony.
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An 81-year-old man died at the scene of a fatal collision at the intersection of Princes Highway and Heatherton Road in Dandenong. The man’s car collided with another vehicle and then a tree at about 11.15am on Tuesday 5 April. Emergency services were on the scene shortly after. It’s understood the man was driving along Princes Highway when the incident occurred. Nobody else was injured.
Springvale South house fire A two-storey home in Springvale South has been engulfed in flames despite the quick work of 35 fire-fighters. Fire Rescue Victoria and CFA crews were called to reports of smoke from a doublestorey house in Bindi Close about 5.23pm on Thursday 7 April. Within four minutes, fire crews arrived and found the home “fully ablaze” with flames out of the roof, an FRV spokesperson said. “Despite the quick work of firefighters, the home has been extensively damaged in the blaze.” Two aerial units, seven pumpers and crews with hose lines brought the fire under control at 5.51pm. No injuries were reported. The FRV stated the cause of the fire had yet to be determined. Hepponstall – who managed a Telstra outlet in Hastings - didn’t go into the flat with the intention to assault, Judge Meredith noted. But his offending “evolved” while following Garic’s lead The former Eumemmerring Secondary College student acted out of “misguided loyalty” to a friend who believed his mother had been assaulted. After leaving the flat, there was an “unedifying” exchange between Garic and Hepponstall by phone. “Love you too. My bro for life,” Hepponstall told Garic.
The victims suffered “significant and ongoing” impact. They since moved out of the flat due to feeling unsafe. Aggravated home invasion carries mandatory jail, with rare exceptions. The judge could give little to no weight to Hepponstall’s lack of prior convictions, his close family support, strong work history and “excellent” rehabilitation prospects. However, Hepponstall deserved a “significantly lesser” jail term than Garic, who was recently imprisoned for up to three years. Hepponstall was jailed for up to 16 months. He will be eligible for parole in eight months.
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On 28 March, Greater Dandenong city planning director Jody Bosman announced landscaped pedestrian barriers and an additional fence between homes and the access road were completed. The power pole near Lot 1 would be removed on 10 June, Mr Bosman said. “It has taken some time to get VicRoads and AusNet (the utility company) to get their agreement on that.” A zebra crossing outside the child care centre, with line markings, bollards and tactile pedestrian surfaces was expected to be installed in June. Pedestrian way-finding signs would also be affixed in June, he said.
The upgrades were negotiated by the council, developer Salter Brothers and HomeCo following a council-instigated safety-review. The review found that the development was “fully compliant” with the Greater Dandenong Planning Scheme and the Victoria Planning Provisions Salter Brothers is believed to have agreed to bear the cost of the changes. The Lot 1 position was cast in an amended permit approved by a council officer in 2018. The amendment was neither advertised to the public or put in front of Greater Dandenong councillors.
Murder accused fronts court A man charged with murdering his girlfriend in Endeavour Hills more than a year ago has briefly appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 6 April. Robert Rickerby, 28, had been extradited from Queensland where he was arrested and charged by police the day before. He is accused of murdering 27-year-old Jessica Geddes, whose body was found by emergency services officers in a home in Haverstock Hill Close about 7pm on Friday 6 November, 2020. Mr Rickerby was remanded in custody to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 29 June.
OMNI nets 26 arrests Twenty-six arrests were made, 11 weapons were seized and 21 cautions were issued throughout Cranbourne, Greater Dandenong, Pakenham and Fountain Gate as part of Police Operation OMNI last week. From Tuesday 29 March to Thursday 31 March, Police officers patrolled high risk locations including the Lyall Street bus terminal, Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre and Fountain Gate shopping centre, focusing on people carrying illegal weapons. 672 vehicles were checked and 522 people were searched across the three days, police say. Operation OMNI also ran in January 2022, with police granted extraordinary search powers at Dandenong Plaza, Dandenong railway station, Fountain Gate and Pakenham CBD. January’s operation netted 37 arrests, saw 17 cautions and 26 infringement notices issued. Speaking after the January operation, Acting Inspector Dean Grande said the biannual OMNI blitzes were expected to become more frequent and target “priority” locations. “That’s an area that we will focus more on – at the shopping centre,” Act Insp Grande said.
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Families in crisis Rentals are increasingly out-of-reach for many in what is a “housing crisis” in the South East, according to the region’s leading housing and homelessness service provider. Wayss chief executive Wayne Merritt says house prices and rentals are on the “fastest growth trajectory on record” across the region and the whole of Victoria. “This puts even rental properties in our region out of reach for so many people, especially those on low incomes and those who are dependent on government benefits. “People end up staying in short term crisis accommodation and other sub-standard living environments because there is simply no other option.” In February, a Wayss manager told a City of Greater Dandenong community safety advisory committee that there’s a rising number of families with “nowhere to go”. About 42 families with 100 children were being housed in hotels as emergency accommodation during the pandemic. The looming challenge for Wayss is in the post-pandemic - to find ongoing private rentals for those families.
Ahead of the 2022 federal and state elections, City of Greater Dandenong has nominated affordable and social housing as a key advocacy issue. It states that the council area has the highest rate rate of homelessness and rental stress in the state, with the challenges of low-income levels, high unemployment, substantial refugee settlement and lower mental and physical health outcomes. The council is also calling for an increase in Commonwealth rent assistance, JobSeeker payments and income support for asylum seekers – which aren’t keeping pace with rent hikes. “An increase in (Commonwealth rent assistance) is necessary so that families and individuals are not pushed out of the private rental market or forced into overcrowded living conditions,” the council states in its election advocacy document. In the South East, the average weekly rent of a one-bedroom apartment costs at least threequarters of a JobSeeker recipient’s meagre income. Nearly nine out of 10 clients supported by Wayss are on government benefits. They are being squeezed out by “fierce competition” in
the rental market, Mr Merritt says. Anecdotally, an average of 30 people were applying for every affordable property in the South East. Some applicants were offering several months’ rent in advance, he said. “We’re seeing huge numbers attending all rental inspections and fierce competition from people who are earning a wage.” There was also “huge rental stress” among tenants who do have roofs over their heads. “Here at Wayss we have seen more people than ever before seeking assistance to pay their rent, including people who would not normally access our services.” Wayss is calling for more government-funded social housing and an “appropriately-resourced” early-intervention model for people experiencing homelessness. Mr Merritt praised the State Government’s recent $5.3 billion Big Housing Build announcement. In what is touted Australia’s largest-ever investment in social and affordable housing, it will supply 12,000 new homes and 10,000 jobs a year over the next four years.
The real impact of unaffordable housing By Jonty Ralphsmith Springvale Benevolent Society president Joe Rechichi has seen the impact of rising living costs and decreasing housing affordability and said more and more people are being marginalised in society. As part of his work for the society, Mr Rechichi provides parcels and non-persihables and a voucher for those who are unable to afford to support themselves and the number of packages he was producing swelled in the second half of 2021. Whereas he usually prepares packages for 60-70 people per month, this number swelled to 50 people per week in the second half of 2021. “Housing affordability is zilch and no one’s done anything about it. Nothing’s happening and that’s causing more problems,” Mr Rechichi said. Greater Dandenong Council has the second highest rate of rent-related poverty in Victoria and highlighted further issues that homelessness was causing in the region. “When people are homeless they will get junk food to eat because they can’t cook,” he said. “We give them $10 Woolworths vouchers which helps but people might have some other issues.
Affordability is having flow-on effects according to Springvale Benevolent Society’s president. Picture: SUPPLIED “Drug and alcohol problems are common because if their friend is smoking, then they will smoke and their money will go there.” Another group of people that the society commonly deals with is people coming out of prison and it is increasingly difficult for these people to get on their feet given the increasing living costs such as groceries. Rechichi said that short-term rentals for
minimal or no cost could be a potential solution amid what he said was a social housing shortage in the region. We need housing where people can go for six months rent free,” Mr Rechichi expressed. “We’ll help you so you can help yourself to kickstart your life it off the street. “People are always talking about doing it but not doing it”
ALP pledge for Sikh Volunteers Australia Federal Labor has pledged $700,000 towards widely-admired charity Sikh Volunteers Australia’s upgraded kitchen and community centre in Langwarrin. SVA, which has famously provided free meals during bushfire and flood disasters and the Covid pandemic, plans to expand its good deeds at its new $5.8 million headquarters. Its new services would include family violence support, mental health support, parenting and youth services and volunteer training as well as increase its food program. The charity has already raised the bulk of the project’s cost. Bruce MP Julian Hill announced the ALP pledge at the SVA’s Vaisakhi (New Year’s) and volunteers appreciation celebration at Bunjil Place on Saturday 9 April. The announcement was also backed by opposition multicultural affairs spokesman Andrew Giles, Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus, Dunkley MP Peta Murphy and Labor candidates Abi Kumar (La Trobe) and Cassandra Fernando (Holt). “The improved facilities in Langwarrin will also function as a cultural hub, providing an excellent location for the Sikh community to gather and celebrate and share cultural and redandenong.starcommunity.com.au
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong South carpenter who brutally injured his former partner in a terrifying series of assaults has been jailed for up to four-anda-half years. Daniel Gentile, 32, pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to intentionally causing serious injuries, threats to kill and persistently contravening a family violence intervention order. Judge Paul Lacava in sentencing on 7 April described Gentile’s conduct as “very serious”, “violent”, “prolonged” and for a time “unrelenting”. It was part explained by Gentile’s drug addicted state but no excuse, Judge Lacava said. On 30 March 2021, a jealous Gentile “exploded in red hot rage” over messages and images found on his partner’s phone. Twice he unleashed a barrage of punches to her head, face and arms, telling her she was going to die. On the third occasion he kicked her to the face, breaking her cheek and dislocating her eye. His partner fell unconscious. As she awoke, Gentile shot video of the “terrified” partner as he laughed, abused her and told her to beg for help. The next day, she reported to a police station. She was taken by ambulance to Casey Hospital. Post-surgery, she still suffered double-vision and an altered sensation below her eye. “You obviously subjected her to a brutal facial bashing,” Judge Lacava said. “You inflicted physical and doubtless longlasting psychological harm by what you did.” Three years earlier, she had ended the relationship and sought an intervention order against her controlling, abusive partner. She moved out of their warehouse in Dandenong South, where they regularly used meth and their relationship disintegrated. There were “numerous” contraventions of the partner’s family violence intervention order, including repeatedly sending her abusive messages via social media, Judge Lacava noted. In a display of “victim-blaming” and “no remorse”, Gentile denied his wrong-doing to police and claimed the victim sent them to herself. “I don’t know. She’s just a f***ing c***,” he told police. “You have no idea of the s*** this girl is capable of, mate. You really have no idea.” Gentile was on bail and a community corrections order at the time. Since being remanded in custody, the longtime drug addict has been abstinent and expressed remorse. His “guarded” prospects of rehabilitation depended on remaining drug-free when released from jail, Judge Lacava said.Gentile was sentenced as a serious violent offender. He will be eligible for parole after serving three years – which included 363 days in presentence custody.
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Bruce MP Julian Hill announces a $700,000 pledge towards Sikh Volunteers Australia’s cultural hub in Langwarrin. ligious festivals with the broader community,” Bruce MP Julian Hill said. “These services are sorely needed in the communities of South-East Melbourne which have been ignored by the Morrison Government’s pattern of waste, rorts and broken promises.” Currently, SVA runs a twice-weekly ‘Free Food Van’ in Tooradin and Frankston, and de-
livers meals to vulnerable households upon request. It has responded in large scale to help survivors in the ‘Black Summer’ bushfires in NSW and Victoria, and recently travelled 34 hours to feed flood victims in NSW. During Covid, SVA has provided nearly 270,000 meals to families in Melbourne’s South East.
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‘Violent thugs’ sentenced By Cam Lucadou-Wells Two “violent thugs” have been jailed over a terrifying invasion and attack on a family at home in Carrum Downs. Daniel Heaven, 32, and Patrick Iaulualo, 28, had caught an Uber to the property as the victims slept shortly after midnight on Sunday 18 October 2020, sentencing County Court of Victoria judge Paul Lacava said on 6 April. The ensuing attack only lasted two minutes, but long enough to inflict “extreme fear” and violence on the awoken occupants, Judge Lacava said. Heaven and Iaulualo – described by the judge as “violent thugs” - pleaded guilty to charges including home invasion and common law assault. Judge Lacava said the two men were clearly at the house for the sole purpose of carrying out violence. Iaulualo, who was on a four-day bender on cocaine and alcohol at the time, instigated the attack after hearing that one of his associates had a business dispute with one of the residents. The residents stirred awake at a commotion. They were confronted by Iaulualo kicking in the screen door until it caved in. “What do you want?” a male resident yelled. “I want to fight,” Iaulualo replied. A resident struck Iaulualo several times with a baseball bat, fending off Heaven and Iaulualo out of the doorway. Iaulualo “shaped up” in a fighting stance and went back in. He and Heaven then assaulted the male. The victim suffered a broken nose, bruising to his face, eye and jaw and cuts to his throat. Heaven struck the male’s son in the head with the butane torch, inflicting head, back and eye injuries. After a resident called triple-0, the offenders
left in the same Uber car that they’d arrived in. Iaulualo had five prior convictions at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court including weapons, assault with a weapon, stalking and intervention order offences, the judge noted. The former Hallam Senior College student, underage state rugby player and father of three was a New Zealand citizen and so at risk of de-
portation due to his criminality. Heaven, who grew up in Mordialloc, had previously been jailed for aggravated burglary and intentionally causing injury. Judge Lacava assessed both men’s rehabilitation prospects as “guarded”, depending on them staying drug and alcohol free. Iaulualo was jailed for four-and-a-half years
including a three-year non-parole period. His term includes 420 days already served in pre-sentence custody. Heaven was jailed for up to four years and three months, including 255 days served in pre-sentence detention. He is eligible for parole after two years and nine months.
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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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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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A Dandenong North union organiser has been chosen as Labor’s candidate for Holt at the upcoming federal election. Cassandra Fernando replaces the outgoing MP Anthony Byrne in the seat that covers suburbs such as Cranbourne, Hampton Park and Narre Warren South. Ms Fernando was born in Sri Lanka and moved to Australia in 1999 as an 11-yearold with her family, settling in Dandenong North, where she still lives. With a Certificate III in Education Support and Diploma of Hospitality, Ms Fernando has put her educational support training to use as a volunteer at AMES Australia (Adult Multicultural Education Services) providing tutoring services for migrants, refugees and youths from nonEnglish speaking backgrounds. During her time working at Woolworths
she was a Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) union delegate before leaving Woolworths to commence working as a union organiser at the SDA’s Victorian branch. She has been a union organiser at the SDA for almost 5 years. Mr Byrne announced in March that he would not re-contest his seat at the upcoming election after 22 years as Holt MP, having won the position at a November 1999 by-election. Last year, at an IBAC inquiry, he blew the whistle on his own and other MPs’ branchstacking activities within his Moderate Labor faction. Federal Opposition leader Anthony Albanese said that Labor would be losing “one of its truly dedicated servants” upon his decision. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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GSEM priorities revealed By Jonty Ralphsmith The Greater Southeast Melbourne (GSEM) council group held its election platform launch at Mount Waverley on Thursday 7 April, outlining key advocacy areas. Speaking on behalf of GSEM, Steve Staikos, Kingston Mayor, told community and business leaders from within the region which encompasses Greater Dandenong Council, Casey City Council, Cardinia Shire Council, of the priorities. Mr Staikos emphasised transport infrastructure, employment and the South East Airport as areas GSEM advocate strongly for ahead of the federal election. The GSEM region is home to nearly 30 per cent of Melbourne’s total population and 68 per cent of employed residents in the City of Casey, the most populous LGA in Victoria, leave the municipality for work each day. To unlock this gridlock, GSEM is asking for federal support for the following projects: Dandenong Bypass, Westall Road Extension, Thompsons Road extension, Glasscocks Road extension, Lang Lang Bypass. Melbourne’s southeast also has the highest unemployment rate, seven per cent, with construction, agriculture, administration and support services recording the greatest decline. With a decade-long reduction in school leavers taking up VET-related programs, GSEM sees a need to match employer de-
Mayors Jeff Springfield (left, Cardinia Shire Council) and Jim Memeti (second from right, Greater Dandenong Council) and Noelene Duff (third from left, Casey Chair of Administrators), were among those in attendance. Picture: MEREDITH O’SHEA mand with course offerings. 130 billion litres of water per year from Carrum Downs’ treatment plant is currently pumped into the Bass Strait which Mr Staikos said should be recycled. Speaking after the event to Star News, he highlighted that each of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia would benefit from a recycled water scheme. “Businesses in Greater Dandenong, farms
in Cardinia and Casey and new subdivisions and growth areas [would be] able to be irrigated with (recycled) purple pipes,” he explained. “Having a small investment from the Federal Government to direct that water back inland and into those uses is such a small amount of money for such a big community and environmental benefit. “We keep hearing from the government that they’re tech focussed when it comes to climate change adaptation – well here is a technology
they could invest in and they’re not investing in it.” The proposed South East airport in Cardinia is a project GSEM has long supported, as it will create jobs in construction, tourism and agriculture, support international freight and preserve agricultural land. Bruce MP Julian Hill and Andrew Giles, Shadow Minister for Cities and Multicultural Affairs were in attendance but no Liberal-National Coalition members attended.
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By Jonty Ralphsmith Labor did not provide any election commitments at the GSEM election platform launch, but Shadow Minister for Cities and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles expressed his party’s strong desire to restore a greater relationship with local governments and bring local issues to the discussion in Canberra. Members of the Federal Government and local liberal candidates were invited and the ALP was represented Bruce MP Julian Hill and Mr Giles. “Scott Morrison has cut local government out of the national cabinet process – we’ll bring it back in,” Mr Giles said. “We know that local government is the level of government closest to the people. We know the perspective that local government officials have particularly about the impact of the pandemic on their communities is vitally important. “We need to bring that into the centre of national decision making. That’s one thing we’ll do very early on if we have the opportunity to form government. Mr Hill criticised the Liberal-National Coalition’s absence and broken promise after they did not deliver on the city-deal they promised in the lead-up to the last federal election. “The southeast is a fast-growing dynamic region heading towards 2 million people and it needs and deserves serious attention and partnership with the Federal Government,” Mr Hill said. “Growth brings opportunities but also challenges on the infrastructure and liveability side and it’s absolutely disgraceful that Scott Morrison and the Liberals turned up before the last election, made a whole bunch of promises that they haven’t kept - frankly they lied. They didn’t have the guts to show up today, not a minister, not even a representative, had the guts to show their face to the (1.5) million people in SE Melbourne who they’ve abandoned and neglected.” A GSEM spokesperson told Star News: “all lower house federal MPs whose electorates cover any part of the GSEM region were invited to attend the launch event.” They were also advised that they could extend the invitation to any candidates in surrounding electorates. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Andrew Giles MP was in attendance at the GSEM launch. Picture: SUPPLIED The exact words on the invitation were: “you are very welcome to pass this invitation to candidates in surrounding electorates.” When asked about his absence, La Trobe MP Jason Wood accused Labor of acting as “puppet-masters” with the Casey Council. ““It is bizarre to have these comments made by Labor MP’s when they never supported the $250 million to upgrade Clyde Road, the $64 million for Berwick Train Station and when I announced the Monash FWY, they attacked that also,” Mr Wood said. “Labor also claimed last election that funding for Berwick Football and Netball clubs was ‘funny money’…. These projects have now been delivered, I urge them to visit the state of the art facilities! “The truth is, Labor is acting as puppet masters with the CEO and administrators at Casey Council, as they have never dared to attack Labor with failing to deliver Clyde Road upgrades despite being the major proponent of the project. They have gone silent! “My question to the Labor Party is, what did they announce in their budget for the South East? “Nothing.” GSEM is a group of eight southeastern Melbourne councils, including Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia, that takes in a population of more than 1.5 million and advocates for regionally pertinent issues. At its launch on Thursday 7 April, transport infrastructure, employment and the south east airport were among the issues raised.
The Greater South East Melbourne council group (GSEM) is strongly supporting Greater Dandenong Council’s bid for the establishment of a Dandenong Sports and Entertainment Centre (DSEC). Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti is leading the push for funding to go towards DSEC, proposed to be built on council-owned land on the corner of Cheltenham Road and George Street in Dandenong. The location ensures that patrons can visit the stadium via public transport it is proposed to be built next to the Dandenong train station, providing access for users of the Pakenham, Cranbourne and Traralgon lines as well as 28 bus routes in southeast Melbourne. Speaking on behalf of GSEM, Steve Staikos – also Kingston Council mayor - said the whole region would feel the economic benefits of the stadium. “We’re really excited that anywhere you live in the southeast, you can go to the football, Cr Staikos said. “Having a stadium in Dandenong will bring people to Dandenong and there will be flow on benefits for the city of Dandenong but there will also be regional financial benefit of having a stadium in Dandenong. “Having shows, sporting facilities, festivals, events all in Dandenong will create a centre of culture and activity for the region.” Cr Memeti hopes to leverage off the success of Melbourne City soccer club since basing itself at Casey Fields. He highlighted that the stadium would yield holistic benefits for the region of 1.5 million people, engaging youth and providing a space for functions and education and community programs. It would eventually have a seating capacity of 20,000 enabling professional soccer, rugby league and union matches to be hosted, as well as concerts and community events and festivals. “We don’t have anywhere in the southeast for people to watch professional sport which is why I think it is so important to build the stadium in Dandenong– soccer is the number one sport in the southeast so it is important that children have somewhere to watch their favourite sport,” Cr Memeti said. “This stadium will complement the revitalisation of Central Dandenong by creating new hotels and cafes and it will liven up the precinct on weekends.” “The discussions are very positive - all eight councils are supportive of a stadium in council because all the other councils’ residents will come and visit that centre. We don’t need to go
GSEM supports the Cr Memeti’s push for a stadium in Greater Dandenong. 276380 Picture: MEREDITH O’SHEA to the CBD to watch professional sport.” GSEC is expected to generate up to 1028 construction jobs and support more than 350 ongoing jobs, while adding $114 million of annual economic output generated from increased visitor activity in the region according to economic and demographic specialist, REMPLAN. Bruce MP Julian Hill was in attendance at the federal election platform launch on Thursday 7 April and said he would support the project, pending contributions from other stakeholders and the outcome of the feasibility study, due in June 2022. “The Dandenong Sport and Entertainment Centre next to one of Melbourne’s busiest transport interchanges is fantastic in terms of its potential to breathe new life into Dandenong and attract private sector investment,” Mr Hill said. “The more jobs we can get in suburban centres like Dandenong, the better the city overall will do so that’s a personal project I would love to see happen and I know how popular it would be for people in the southeast to save people travelling into the city.” The mayor has advocated for GSEC since 2017 and hopes that the GSEM region gets its fair share of investment. “We’ve been missing out for many years and it is an opportunity for the southeast to shine,” Cr Memeti said. “These types of projects will make people’s lives easier and better and we need a federal government to support these people and this region.” Tuesday, 12 April, 2022
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Asthmatic’s ED ordeal By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Cranbourne asthma-sufferer says she was left untreated for five hours while experiencing breathing difficulties in Dandenong Hospital’s emergency department. After waiting, to no avail, to be seen by an emergency doctor on the evening of 23 March, Noelene Nolan said she was diagnosed two days later with a respiratory infection by her GP. Her story is evidence of Dandenong Hospital’s under-pressure ED, with reports of eight hours worth of ambulances ramping at the hospital. Ms Nolan said her GP diagnosed her infection after taking her temperature – something she said the hospital triage nurse failed to do. The triage nurse listened to her chest, and observed it was “clear”. Ms Nolan, an asthmatic and diabetic, said other patients in the ED were calling for nurses due to her breathing struggles. “Usually in that situation they put me straight on oxygen and a nebuliser with high doses of Ventolin,” she said. “They then monitor me in a short-stay unit overnight or two nights and then I walk out of there and say, thank you, I can breathe again.” But after five hours of waiting, she was becoming hypoglycemic and chose to walk out of the hospital untreated. “I needed to go back to my car and have jellybeans and Coke so I could drive home and eat a meal at 9pm to get my blood sugar up.”
Noelene Nolan spent five hours in Dandenong Hospital emergency department while struggling to Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS breathe. 175361 In the past, Ms Nolan had collapsed in the emergency department, unable to breathe due to an asthma attack. “As I walked out (on 23 March) I said to the triage nurse ‘you might want to check my records and see what happened last time’.” Two weeks later, Ms Nolan was still on antibiotics but feeling “knocked around” and “weak”. She says if she had been diagnosed at the hospital, she may have recovered more quickly. After Ms Nolan lodged a complaint, a Monash Health liaison officer contacted her and invited her back to the hospital.
“The officer admitted I didn’t get the treatment I deserved”, Ms Nolan said. A Monash Health spokesperson said emergency department patients were “seen in order of clinical urgency”. “We understand that the wait can be an anxious experience and apologise for any distress experienced by our patients,” they said. According to Monash Health, it had investigated Ms Nolan’s complaint. Its records didn’t align with some of Ms Nolan’s claims. “If I had a choice at the moment between being treated at Monash and dying at home, I
would choose dying at home,” Ms Nolan said. “The only reason they asked me to come back was to cover their own backsides.” In January, Ms Nolan was featured in Star News with Opposition Health spokesperson Georgie Crozier and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy calling for an increase in elective surgery. Her chronic health battles have also been compounded by two terrifying home invasions in Hampton Park in 2017. In State Parliament on 23 March – prior to Ms Nolan’s visit to Dandenong Hospital - Health Minister Martin Foley responded to questions from Mr Guy about ambulance ramping outside Dandenong and Maroondah hospitals. “We know that as a result of the global pandemic our ambulance services are under pressure like they have never been before,” Mr Foley said. The 91,000 code one ambulance call outs in the last reporting quarter amounted to the second busiest in Ambulance Victoria’s history. Mr Foley also pointed to “significant infection prevention and control measures” at the interface of ambulances and emergency departments. “The interface between those two does result, in the context of patient flow through from Ambulance Victoria’s care to the emergency services care, these bottlenecks in the system, commonly referred to as ramping.”
Students roll out to address welder shortage The first cohort of students from a free welding skills course in Dandenong South have rolled into employment. The four-week course was created by the South East Melbourne Manufacturers’ Alliance (SEMMA) in response to a worsening skills shortage. With the help of a $200,000 federal grant during Covid-struck 2021, SEMMA branched out of its advocacy role to set up the training. On successful completion of the course, the trained-up welders were guaranteed fulltime jobs. ABECK Group managing director and SEMMA president Peter Angelico has taken on a graduate as a new employee. The graduate was producing jig-welded parts, freeing up a higher-skilled welder to complete more advanced work. “The skills course is designed to fill an immediate need which enables us to maintain our customer’s confidence that we can deliver in full and on-time,” Mr Angelico said. “There are plenty of full-time positions in manufacturing, we need to bring people in with micro credential courses such as this that are specifically designed to suit what our customers need.” During the course, Hilton Manufacturing
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federally-funded South Eastern Melbourne and Peninsula Local Jobs Program. In December, SEMMA warned a Senate inquiry of a dire shortage of welders, engineers and electronics technicians. SEMMA states that it represents 200 manufacturers that employ 16,000 people and create $3 billion of GDP.
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Sweet gesture for Ukraine By Marcus Uhe From 14,000 kilometres away on the other side of the world, a primary school in Lynbrook is doing all that it can to support those caught in Ukraine crisis. The community at St Francis de Sales Primary School have thrown its support behind Ukrainians through a student-led bake sale. For the past two weeks, grade five students Mia Figurek, Zoe Nguyen and music teacher Kristy Galea have been selling home-made cookies before school, with funds to go to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, a collaboration between the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) and Caritas Ukraine - the largest Australian tax-deductible fundraising effort for Ukraine. Mia’s family has Ukrainian heritage and she attends Ukrainian school at the Ukrainian Community Hall in Noble Park, while Ms Galea also has a personal connection to the country through her sister’s fiance. “I was on car park duty and I knew that Mia is Ukrainian, and I asked her ‘what are we doing for Ukraine?’” Ms Galea said. “She thought about it and I gave her the suggestion of making some blue and yellow ribbons for fundraising and she came back to me and said, ‘I’d really like to do a bake sale.’” On day one of the sale, they sold one batch of approximately 24 cookies in just two minutes. The next day, they made a double batch, but it still wasn’t enough to cater for the hungry cohort. “There were kids walking off crying, so we had to reassess at the end of it,” Ms Galea recalled. “Before we knew it I was making about 80
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The baked treats didn’t last long! 274924 cookies a day and they (Mia and her younger sister Larisa) were making 40 each. “Zoe came in the day after, one of (Mia) best mates. “She got on board without asking and I just stood back, watched them and let them run it.” To keep up with demand, the trio began receiving donations of ingredients from the school community for their iced sugar cookies, loaded cookies, cupcakes and more. Mia’s after school routine involves making, rolling and cutting the cookie dough, baking the cookies and icing them in blue or yellow icing, the colours of the Ukrainian flag. In the morning, she would be up at six to individually bag them in time for the sale to kick-off at 8.30am before school starts, where her classmates would be eagerly awaiting with
gold coins to purchase a sweet treat. While she enjoyed having the opportunity to support Ukraine, Mia said that she was looking forward to taking a break, with the stall closing for business on Friday 1 April. “After these two weeks I feel like I’m going to quit baking because of how tiring it is,” Mia said. “I felt really happy because people were supporting me.” At the outset, the girls hoped to raise $1000 through their sales and other contributions from the St Francis community. By the end of the two weeks, the initiative had smashed their initial target, raising $3100 which will be presented to Stephan Romaniw, Co-Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations on the last day of
term one, Friday 8 April. Ms Galea said the spirit of the initiative had touched everyone across the school. “I had a student who came and just dropped a bag of coins and walked off. “Mia and Zoe said, ‘come and take a cookie,’ but he said no and walked-off. “I went up to the mum and said, ‘he just dropped a bag of coins but he didn’t take any cookies,’ and the next day he brought two bags of coins and didn’t take anything. “You see these kids and you see a bright future.” St Francis de Sales principal Christine White was immensely proud of the students. “It’s what you hope might happen, but when you see it, it says something about the children,” Ms White said.
Woolies construction begins at new Dandy Junction Woolworths has celebrated the start of construction on a new $20 million neighbourhood shopping centre in Dandenong Junction on Monday 4 April. On completion, Dandenong Junction Shopping Centre will be home to more than 5,000 square metres of retail space, including a state-of-the-art Woolworths Supermarket and Direct to Boot facilities, a BWS, nine specialty stores and over 280 car spaces. Located at 1-5 Gladstone Road, Dandenong, the new development will bring significant employment opportunities to the local community, with 350 full time, part time and casual jobs during construction, and 200 ongoing, when the centre opens in late 2022. A ceremonial sod turning marked the official start of construction, attended by The Mayor Greater Dandenong Council - Cr Jim Memeti and CEO Greater Dandenong Council - John Bennie. Woolworths State Development Manager Don Foulds highlighted the importance of the growth to the Dandenong community. “The Dandenong Junction development is an important part of our ongoing commitment to support jobs growth and increasing demand for more localised, neighbourhood retail close to where residents live and dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
The supermarket is expected to open in late-2022. work,” Mr Foulds said. “The location of this development, which is undergoing major transit-oriented urban renewal, means workers and commuters will be able to grab a bite to eat at lunch or pick up groceries on their way home without hav-
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ing to travel too far. “We’re confident we can deliver a high quality and convenient shopping destination that will meet the growing and evolving needs of the Dandenong community well into the future.
Mayor Memeti added: “Our focus is on rejuvenating Greater Dandenong to create a municipality that supports entrepreneurship and quality outcomes for the south east,” Cr Memeti said. Woolworths is targeting a 5-Star Green Star certification for the entire shopping centre development from the Green Building Council of Australia. To reduce the environmental impact of the Centre’s operations, the building will incorporate a range of sustainability features, including more than 500 solar panels spanning the roof. The system will have the capacity to generate approximately 260 megawatt hours of electricity each year helping to offset almost 20 per cent of the supermarket’s energy needs. The car park asphalt will be surfaced with Reconophalt - an asphalt containing high recycled content derived from waste streams, such as soft plastics, glass and toner, which would otherwise go to landfill or stockpiled. Don Foulds pointed out the benefit in prioritising sustainability. “These efforts are not only good for the environment, but will also help us keep operating costs down so we can continue to offer great value to our customers.” Tuesday, 12 April, 2022
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Fun prevails at Big Picnic Wet, wild weather may have been better for kite flying than sitting on picnic rugs but it didn’t deter the multitudes of entertainers at Keysborough’s Big Picnic on Sunday 3 April. Picnic-goers enjoyed free sports activities such as volleyball, mini-golf and gridiron, as well as native animals and the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Frederick Wachter Reserve. Live performers included Mexican Music Man, Dr Hubble, Sergei and Tatiana the Strongest Couple in the World, Koala Gymnastics, Trucked Up Circus and CJ and his puppets.
Blacksnake Wildlife Display delivered close encounters with snakes and other native animals.
Rugged up and enjoying the Big Picnic.
The Giant Teddy Bear was a popular attraction.
Mexican Music Man on stage.
Face painting stall.
An Easter Bunny kite floats over the picnic area.
Team Touch Down Grid Iron activities.
A parrot comes along for the ride.
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Swinging out at the Big Picnic.
Mini-golfing at The Big Picnic.
Pets were welcome for a photo booth at the Big Picnic.
Kite making and kite flying was a popular activity.
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Free fun for the kids Where’s Wally Hiding at Armada Dandenong Plaza over the Easter School Holidays? Armada Dandenong Plaza will be hosting a free Where’s Wally Activity Centre during the upcoming April 2022 School Holidays. Week 2 Where’s Wally Activity Centre includes: What: Where’s Wally themed Activity Centre
Where is Wally hiding at Armada Dandenong Centre? Bring children down to find out. Entertain kids with free craft activities including decorating your own Where’s Wally drink bottle to take home. Date: Monday 18 April 2022 to Friday 22 April 2022
Keep the faith with fish on Good Friday The nation’s peak body for dietitians is calling on Australians to dish-up some fish on Good Friday to reduce their risk of dementia, stroke and heart disease. The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) wants Australians to use the traditionally “fish only” religious holiday as a reminder to eat fish more regularly to improve their long-term health. According to Lauren McGuckin, spokesperson for the DAA, fish is highly nutritious and deserves to be on our plates at least twice a week. “Good Friday is a great excuse to talk about the benefits of eating fish regularly and to discuss the best ways to add it into your weekly meals. “There is good research telling us that eating fish once a week reduces our risk of getting dementia and eating it twice a week reduces our risk of stroke, macular degeneration and heart disease,” said Ms McGuckin, an accredited practising dietitian. She urges Australians not to limit fish to the evening meal as it can be included at lunch and even breakfast.
“I often have people asking how they can get enough protein in the morning and smoked salmon or ocean trout is a great addition to an omelette, or on top of toast or savoury pancakes. “Canned fish on wholegrain crackers, fish sushi bites or fresh Vietnamese rice paper roles with fish are nutritious lunch options. “Tinned varieties of tuna or salmon are a great desk drawer or pantry staple,” said Ms McGuckin. But this comes with a warning against turning your healthy fish dish into a high-fat takeaway meal by choosing the ‘fish ‘n’ chips’ option. “Deep frying a piece of fish increases its fat content dramatically because a lot of oil is absorbed by the batter or crumb while it is being cooked,” said Ms McGuckin. The advice comes as a recent survey, commissioned by DAA, found that more than one in 10 people are having takeaway three or more times per week. “Takeaway fish and chips is a family favourite but save it for the beach holiday. “Healthier ways to prepare fish include
grilling, steaming, baking or frying in a small amount of oil, and then served with a salad or veggies,” said Ms McGuckin. But if the traditional smoked cod on Good Friday doesn’t appeal try these tasty fish tacos.
Tasty Fish Tacos Serves 4 Ingredients 2 x 150g white fish fillets such as snapper or barramundi Juice of 2 limes 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 Lebanese cucumber, halved, seeds scraped out 1 clove garlic 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped ¼ bunch coriander, leaves picked 3 spring onions, finely sliced 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado 4 wholemeal tortillas
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Method 1. In a shallow bowl or plate combine fish with juice of 1 lime, cumin, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes. 2. Grate cucumber and finely grate garlic onto a chopping board. Slice the chilli and chop into the salsa. Chop the coriander leaves and stir in. Slice spring onions and chop roughly into the salsa on the board. Mix in ½ tablespoon olive oil, juice of half a lime and a pinch of salt. Stir in cherry tomatoes. 3. Preheat a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add fish and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until just cooked. Meanwhile, halve the avocado and remove the seed. Scrape out flesh into a small food processor. Add remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil and juice of half a lime. Add a pinch of salt and blend to combine. Alternatively, mash avocado with a fork. 4. Remove fish from pan, flake with a fork or tongs. Warm tortillas if desired. Spread with guacamole, top with flaked fish and salsa. Serve immediately.
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Egg-cellent decorating By Kathryn Bermingham Cooler weather and school holidays make Easter the perfect time to get stuck into some fun and easy craft projects. Egg decorating is a European tradition that is practised by people all over the world around Easter time. It involves removing the inside of an egg and then coating the shell in various decorations. As well as a fun holiday activity, the eggs will double as a beautiful Easter decoration or table centrepiece. Here is one method of hollowing a shell and decorating the shell. Of course, there are a wide variety of decorations, from traditional to modern and everything in between. You will need: Eggs Rubber ear syringe (optional) Vinegar Food colouring (liquid) Plastic cups 1. Select the eggs you wish to use. The eggs of any bird will work, but as a general rule, you should select the largest eggs with the strongest shells possible. This will minimise the chance of breakage during the process. 2. Hollow the egg. This is the most tedious part of the process, and has the most scope for things to go wrong. Make two holes with a thick needle and use a rubber ear syringe (available at chemists) to push out the middle. Wash the egg with soap and water.
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3. Decorate the egg. In a plastic cup, place 1/2 cup tap water, 20 drops of liquid food colouring and 1 tablespoon white vinegar and stir well. Prepare multiple cups full of dye if you wish to decorate eggs with different colours. 4. Place the eggs into the dye. You will need to use a spoon to keep the eggs immersed in the dye until they reach the desired shade. 5. After removing the eggs, allow to dry on a paper towel. 6. Store finished eggs in a bowl or in their original carton. A quick search will present you with endless ideas on ways to decorate, for beginners right through to the seasoned decorator. The traditional method is to use food dye, however anything from permanent markers to temporary tattoos can be used to decorate eggs.
By Elle Cecil Sandown Greyhound Racing Club invites you to bring the family down to watch the Launching Pad series and enjoy some Easter fun on the evening of Thursday April 14 from 6.30pm. With free entry to the club, kids can enjoy a visit from the Easter bunny, face painting, mini golf and free kids’ activities, face painting, balloon making and playing with grey-
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Club in state of ‘disrepair’ By Marcus Uhe Doveton Soccer Club officials are fed-up with the City of Casey’s ground maintenance at their home facility at Waratah Reserve, describing their home base as being in “disrepair” to open their season. The club has been unsuccessfully advocating for light towers for their main pitch through the council’s capital works grants program for a number of years and is forced to hold all of their fixtures during day-time slots as a result. The state of their pitches is also under scrutiny, with Doveton forced to move their opening home match of the National Premier League 3 season against Melbourne City on Saturday 19 March to their opponents’ home ground at Parade College in Bundoora due to a delay in maintenance works creating an uneven and potentially dangerous playing surface. Not hosting home fixtures can have damaging financial consequences for the club due to missing out on canteen and ticket sales on the day. Doveton Soccer Club vice president Debbie Thornton described the surface as “like a sandbox” following their first home game of the season last weekend against Springvale White Eagles Football Club. She feels their facilities have made them an embarrassment to rest of the league. “We got laughed at last season with some of the teams that came down and played here,” Ms Thornton said. “We feel as though, they (other clubs) come to our ground, they see the state of our facilities and the surrounding area and we go to their grounds, like Casey Fields when Melbourne City are playing there, and it’s pristine, not a blade of grass out of place. “We can’t even get a couple of light poles put up.”
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Doveton Soccer Club’s main pitch following last weekend’s fixtures. 275893 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Under NPL rules, clubs which cannot meet facility requirements risk relegation to a lower division, at the league’s discretion. Minimum requirements for any senior NPL match to be played at the venue include “an even grass coverage where possible”, with “no important area of the field, including goal areas, [which] may be dangerous for any participant.” Ms Thornton fears the club is at risk of losing their next fixture on Saturday 9 April against the Preston Lions due to the condition of the surface.A match official can abandon a competition fixture if it is determined that playing conditions have become “unsafe or untenable for any reason”. Casey City ac-
tive communities manager Angie Peresso said the council was responsible for management of the facility and have spent more than $1 million on renewal and extension projects at Waratah Reserve. “To date (Wednesday 30 April) Waratah Reserve’s soccer pitches have been serviced in line with our maintenance schedule and meet the required standards for safe use and competition use,” Ms Peresso said. “Pitch one has been serviced an additional five times compared to last year’s season due to the favourable growing conditions. Acknowledging the lighting issue, Ms Peresso said a joint effort from council and the
The penalty area one Doveton’s main pitch looking worse for ware. 275893 Club to receive a Sport and Recreation Victoria grant in 2021 was unsuccessful, but that lighting for the pitch “remains a priority for future floodlighting projects”. “When allocating funding to sporting facilities and clubs, the council considers female friendly facilities, floodlighting, sportsground renewal and digital infrastructure (eg electronic scoreboards), as a priority, while also taking into account the age of the facility. “The City of Casey is committed to supporting Casey’s diverse sports community through advocacy, grants and funding a range of projects to ensure the facilities meets our growing community’s needs.”
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100 years ago 13 April 1922 Earthquake Shock The earth tremor, that was experienced over a wide area in Victoria on Monday night last, was also felt in Dandenong at about 8.45pm. Crockery and windows rattled, and people sitting at ease in comfortable armchairs found themselves swayed about in an uncanny manner. In one instance even a piano was slightly “moved” under the influence of the shock, somewhat to the surprise of the young lady presiding at it at the time; and at the Dandenong Railway Station it had the effect of stopping the clock. It is said that it takes an earthquake to move some folk, but the sarcastic influence implied in the assertion does not apply to Dandenong people. Who are moving with the times, irrespective of earthquakes or trivial matters of that kind.
50 years ago 13 April 1972 Go–ahead for traffic plan Introduction of one-way traffic in the heart of Dandenong’s central business area should receive a boost later this week. Dandenong City Council engineering officials will meet Country Roads Officers when it is expected that council’s plans to remodel one of the biggest congestions centres in the town will finally be approved. One-way traffic for sections of Walker, Thomas, and Foster Sts, is part of an overall traffic plan to alleviate “choking “of the business district. When the plan is introduced - the Road Safety and Traffic Authority has yet to give approval – it will mean that Thomas St from Walker to Foster St will convert to one-way flow for two lanes.
20 years ago 8 April 2002 Afghanistan heals Dandenong businessman Khaliq Fazal has
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been given the monumental job of rebuilding war-torn Afghanistan. Mr Fazal, who has been operating his importing business in the central business district for eight years, was appointed Afghanistan’s public works minister to the country’s new interim government led by Hamid Karzi. He has the daunting job of overseeing $4.5b in mainly foreign investment infrastructure projects including roads, public housing, dams, hospital, schools, and airports. Mr Fazal said he was elected to the interim 30-member government last December after meetings between the country’s various factions. He said “Dandenong was well known among Afghanistan communities around the world for its racial and religious tolerance. The Dandenong community has been very support-
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5 years ago 10 April 2017 A refugees trend setter Springvale bucked the trend in the way it welcomed refugees in the 1970’s The final marker is now in place on the Spirt of Enterprise trail to honour that period in the area’s history. “Let’s not forget the lessons that we learnt in the early days about how much a welcome to newly arrived people create a great community,” organiser Merle Mitchell said. She was thrilled to launch the final trail point in lightwood and Springvale Road on Sunday 26 March. Each landmark has links to the enterprise migrant hostel.
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Call goes out for new wave of Dandenong Job Coaches There’s a new employment services provider coming to town, aiming to transform the lives of residents in Dandenong, and they’re looking for readers of the Dandenong Journal to join them. Asuria has been helping people to reach their job and career goals for over 25 years, and from July, they’re going to be bringing their expertise to job seekers in Dandenong. To make that happen, they’re opening up their doors to people interested in taking up new roles as Job Coaches/Mentors, and support staff. Job applicants don’t even need to have any experience in the employment services industry to be part of this new wave of first-class Job Coaches. What makes a successful Asuria Job Coach/ Mentor is a combination of empathy, the ability to build relationships, a commitment to excellent customer service, and everyday office skills, with things like Microsoft Office, Word, or Excel. More than anything though, Asuria is looking for people with a passion for helping others. Cynthia Jennings, a Community Engagement Officer, says of her experience with Asuria: “At Asuria we’re all a part of something which we call Enterprising Heart, which really sums up what it’s like to be part of the company.” When it comes to what being an Asuria Job Coach/Mentor, or Community Engagement Officer is all about, Cynthia says: “The way I help participants discover their dream roles is by really sitting down and getting to know them, building a rapport with them, and establishing trust and understanding.” On what people in Dandenong can get out of a career with Asuria, Cynthia says: “You’ll know when you’ve found your dream job, when you turn up every day wanting to put your best foot forward for the people you’re there to help. I’m very lucky because I’ve been able to find that with Asuria.” dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Leap of faith By Helen Heath OAM, executive officer of the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong
Lantern festival concert Australian Chinese Band presents multicultural celebration with Chinese, English, Indonesian and ‘popular Aussie’ songs using Chinese musical instruments. Also features Indian dances, Teochew classical songs, Af-
Interfaith breakfast City of Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network hosts a breakfast with guest speaker Nyadol Nyuen on the topic of ‘Taking Stock Of What Life Is Missing: The Conversational Nature of Reality’. The free event celebrates United Nations’ World Interfaith Harmony Week. Saturday 7 May, 7am-9am at the Supper Room, Springvale Town Hall, 397-405 Springvale Road. Registrations essential by 29 April on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com. au/o/interfaith-network-city-of-greater-dandenong-39399417773
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Eggciting Easter Free Easter-themed craft activities and a Where’s Wally Activity Centre are on offer at Armada Dandenong Plaza. Take a ‘selfie’ with a roaming Easter Bunny and receive a free Easter Egg. Thursday 14 April 2022 – Friday 22 April 2022 (excluding Good Friday) at Armada Dandenong Plaza. Details: armadadandenongplaza.com. au
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Soccer clinics Join the City in the Park soccer clinics throughout the first week of the school holidays. Run by City of Greater Dandenong in conjunction with Melbourne City Football Club. Funded by the State Government through the Noble Park Revitalisation Board.
ghan performances. Special guests from 7 Melody Indoor Band and Lantern Riddles. Saturday 23 April, 10.30am-12.30pm at The Castle, Hemmings Park, 61 Princes Highway, Dandenong. Details: Kim Tai, 0419 519 187 or kimctai@hotmail.com. Free admission.
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Skateboarding classes Join a Skateboarding Masterclass, run in conjunction with Shredability, at the world-class Noble Park Skate Park. Bring your own skateboard and helmet, or skateboards will be provided for those who don’t have one. Classes for beginners as well as for experienced skate park skateboarders. Funded by the State Government through the Noble Park Revitalisation Board. 21 April-12 May at Noble Park Skate Park, Ross Reserve. Free. Details: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/skateboarding-masterclasses
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Yoga sessions A six-week yoga program will run in conjunction with the YMCA at the Noble Park Community Centre. Participants at the twice-weekly Keep Calm and Yoga sessions will receive a start-up kit which includes a yoga mat, sweat towel and drink bottle. Funded by the State Government through the Noble Park Revitalisation Board. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 26 April at 6pm at the Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive. Details: greaterdandenong. vic.gov.au/keep-calm-and-yoga
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Ukraine is front of mind By Jonty Ralphsmith The Springvale Italian Senior Citizens Club held a function on Friday 11 March to raise money for Ukraine. The club raised about $1000 with 100 members attending. Although club-coordinator Joe Rechichi said people from the club were not compelled to donate, the generosity was heartening as people “dug into their pockets” despite the majority of members being pensioners. “It was great because all those elderly citizens saw another side – we got to see
that they actually thought to help other people,” Mr Rechichi said. “A Ukrainian lady came and spoke to us and when she spoke, a lot of people had tears in their eyes hearing about all the problems they are having other there.” The celebration was organised just four days prior, with a desire to help those in need underpinning the assistance. “We all stood up for Ukraine so it was a jolly good day. We had ribbons for Ukraine, tablecloths and the colours of the country. It was a very good effort - I felt like we achieved something.”
Today, April 12, marks the United Nations International Day of Human Space Flight, the day when the first human to journey into outer space completed an orbit of the earth. This day, if you accept all offerings on the internet, is also National Deskfast Day (desk+breakfast), National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, World Hamster Day, National Liquorice Day, Walk On The Wild Side Day, National Equal Pay Day, International Be Kind To Lawyers Day (really!), Big Wind Day, National Education And Sharing Day, and National D.E.A.R. Day (Drop Everything And Read). Tempted, but overwhelmed I am at a loss to decide which one! So, I do not choose. And in the space of recent times, I find myself in the interim - the time between two particular periods or events. A time between Covid and not-quite post Covid, the interim supposedly being a fixed time period that lasts until something specific ends. But! There has been no let-up of Covid which leaves a dragging interval of filling-in, of making-do, of stopgap, of meaning-less time. This foggy feeling of an altered reality so different from what has been business-as-usual, is hard to shake and each day drifts into the next – before you know it is rubbish bin night again. Lacking context and purpose, unable to transition from one stage (Covid) to the next (post-Covid) and stuck somewhere in the middle, creates difficulty in decision making (do I stay at home, or do I go out?) and in engaging with the usual everyday meaning-making
rituals (will I join with friends in community or not?). It leaves us bewildered and lost in our own space. Nancy Levin has said: “Honour the space between no longer and not yet”. Do we hunker down or do we step through this threshold with a leap of faith, letting go of the nostalgia of and longing for the past, to intentionally seize the unknown - like that first human to journey into outer space did in order to complete an orbit of the earth? Do we “out of the fear of the unknown, prefer suffering that is familiar” as Thich Nhat Hanh has said, or do we, in faith, seize the mystery of the unknown to forge a new way of being? It must have taken enormous courage and faith for the first human in space, to jettison into the unknown, no matter how much knowledge, science and support was in place behind that pioneering event. As a yellow balloon released into thin air, may we all find the freedom in letting go of the need to be certain of things ahead and work together to shape a new space for ourselves and our communities. – Message of Hope is compiled by the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong. Details on its activities, tours and volunteering opportunities, email executive@interfaithnetwork.org.au
Lollipops Easter extravaganza A Noble Park North indoor-play centre is staging its own one-day extravaganza for the Good Friday Appeal. Lollipops Playland and Crazy Climb Indoor Rock Climbing Centre is donating “every cent” made from its Family Fun Day on 15 April to the Royal Children’s Hospital fundraiser. The event includes indoor play, rock climbing, face painting, balloon animals, roving characters like the Easter Bunny and Sonic the Hedgehog, raffles, stalls and giveaways. “Even our incredibly generous staff volunteer their time to make the event possible,” says co-owner Cathy Maher. “We are blessed to have two healthy children who haven’t needed the hospital to date, but we have family, friends and customers who have required the services of the Royal Childrens Hospital over the years. “We are really proud to contribute in a small way to such an amazing cause.” In the past nine years, Lollipops has raised more than $90,000 for the appeal. Ms Maher has answered phones in the Good Friday Appeal phone room since 1999.
Lollipops’s Tony Maher, first left, and Cathy Maher, fourth left, with Good Friday Appeal ambassador Arielle and her parents. “I used to work in the phone room all day, but now I fundraise at Lollipops/Crazy Climb during the day and leave immediately to do the afternoon/evening shift in the phone room. “This will be my 23rd year answering phones for the Appeal and loving every second of being involved.” The Family Fun Day is at 6 Elonara Road, Noble Park North on Friday 15 April, 9.30am5pm. To donate, go to mryum.com/lollipops/ dine-in/good-friday-appeal-donations
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Devastation for Stingrays By Tyler Lewis It was heart-break for the Dandenong Stingrays on Friday night. The Rays held the ascendancy for threequarters in the NAB League Girls grand final against the Western Jets, before the Jets turned it on in the last. It was a last gasp effort from the Jets, with ruck Krystal Russell kicking her first – and most important – goal of the season to send the Western side a goal clear. The goal from Russell with just seconds left on the clock delivered Western Jets its first premiership. Stingrays coach Nick Cox was pleased with how his girls had played heading into the main break. “I thought it was a very good start, we spoke about being the team that settles the best from the hype of the week and the impact of what is going to happen at the end,” he said “We were really pleased with our first half and our second quarter – kicking 3.5, keeping them scoreless – it was a good footy and life lesson that we probably should’ve iced the game there and then. “It wasn’t to be, we had a pretty good lead at half-time, the girls realised we had a job to do, they knew it wouldn’t all be there way.” In the wake of the grand final loss, Cox expressed what he believed separated the two sides when the final siren sounded at Avalon Airport Oval. “It’s pretty hard to put your finger on it because I don’t think either team deserved a loss,” he said. “There was some pretty big moments that didn’t go our way with some one on one battles and the cleanness around the footy. “We fumbled and made some mistakes from their pressure and that’s what we did in the first half. “I just thought there was a moment in the third quarter where it was a two on one – or a two on two – pretty deep in our forward half and thought if we scored from that the result might’ve changed a bit because they had some momentum. “Unfortunately Western cleared the ball and almost went up and scored a goal… those moments are ones the girls will reflect on over their footy journey going forward, hopefully they become better for it.” Being a coach has many of its ups and downs and one almighty down is having to deliver the post-game address after a grand final loss. In a way, Cox has been lucky to not have to do it before, but in many ways, that made it harder.
“Look it’s the first time I have experienced that feeling,” he said. “Clearly there was a lot of emotion going on, not only from the players, but the coaching staff – myself – ect. “The feeling that we had stumbled at the final hurdle but I think if we look across the season and the journey we had that we made some really big in roads with the way these girls have represented themselves. “The thing I am the most proud of is we sort of didn’t show that stuff out on the ground. We held it in until we got inside to let out that emotion. “To stand tall and proud when others are getting what you wanted, I couldn’t be happier with the way the girls represented last night after a tough loss.” Amber Clarke was awarded best afield in a loss. A rare piece of footballing history that often demonstrates the calibre of the player at hand. And while she is devastated at some moments late in the game, Cox couldn’t praise her more, especially when considering a trip to the optometrist could make her an even better player. “Number one, she wears glasses (and) doesn’t wear contact lenses, she could hardly see the ball last night,” he said. “So that puts the game into higher perspective, 28 touches and 2.2. “I know the season is over now and I probably get to talk about her as much anymore, but I have never seen a girl – and l’ll even say a player – be able to do some of the things she is able to do on the footy field. “Her willingness to just grab the team and carry them on her back at times is what good players do. “The pressure she puts on herself with her high standards – and they are high – they’re better than most. “To be able execute what she did last night – and she is beating herself up at the moment with a decision really late. “Amber Clarke is going to be a player in the AFLW that will stand out from the moment she walks in the door and all we can say as coaches and myself is ‘jeez we have been lucky to see her’.” The Rays fell 5.11 (41) to 7.5 (47) as the Jets claimed the NAB League Girls title. Not the medal she wanted, but Amber Clarke can hold her head high. Picture: AFL MEDIA
Dusty Bourbski charges into Launching Pad final By Luke Corda
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Up-and-coming sprinter Dusty Bourbski stole the show on Thursday night at Sandown with a third consecutive victory on his way to next week’s Launching Pad final. The newest Daily star flew out from Box 5 and notched 5.04 early before holding off the fast-finishing Levitation and Photo Man to win in a best-of-night 29.23. Dusty Bourbski’s record improves to five wins and six placings from 12 starts and is striking at 75% at Sandown Park. His four Sandown times read: 29.86, 29.45, 29.39 and now 29.23. The drastic improvement has caught the attention of many fans on social media. Superstar Wow She’s Fast continued her dominant spell advancing to the final with an unchallenged 29.29 win over Here Comes Pie. She has also registered three consecutive victories and will head into the final with tremendous form. Patience paid off for Fearless Rory and
trainer Ashlee Terry in the third semi-final as the son of Orson Allen and Fearless Swan finally claimed his maiden Sandown victory after five attempts – three from Box 1. It wouldn’t be a Group final if the Thompson family didn’t have a say in it – Plaintiff was a brilliant winner in the last semi-final setting a cracking 5.02 early on his way to a 29.32 triumph. Three out of the four semi-final winners overcame a Box 5 draw with lighting early speed. Next week’s final is shaping up to be a phenomenal wide-open affair. LAUNCHING PAD FINAL BOX DRAW 1. Dusty Bourbski 2. Plaintiff 3. Levitation 4. Fearless Rory 5. Aston Komuni 6. Samona 7. Wow She’s Fast 8. Here Comes Pie dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Exciting colt Foujita San gives his rivals a galloping lesson at Sandown Lakeside on Wednesday. 276376
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San a shining light By David Nagel The unstoppable training partnership of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace continued its dominance at Sandown Lakeside on Wednesday – but it was the opening race on the card that provided the standout highlight of the meeting. The Maher-Eustace team trained a winning double, with Rockribbed piloted by Jamie Kah to win race two, and Ethan Brown steering Sir Davy to victory in race six…but it was the performance of Foujita San that had tongues wagging on track. Trained by Michael, Wayne and John Hawkes, the two-year-old colt out of Maurice/ Belle Giselle was having just his second race start after finishing second at Moonee Valley on debut. A $360,000 purchase, the exciting juvenile started a pronounced $1.30 favourite on track. Foujita San lived up to his top billing, being taken to the front by Jye McNeil in the small
Jye McNeil brings Foujita San back to scale after his impressive win at Sandown. 276376 field and racing clear to win by almost six lengths on the line. McNeil said Foujita San enjoyed the bigger track at Sandown, after struggling around the tighter confines of the Valley. “I feel like we saw the best of him on a big track, he was going to win at Moonee Valley and just didn’t handle the turn, but he and the
winner really spaced the rest of them,” McNeil said post-race. “He has definitely come on from the run, the race experience did him well in this outing today and he gave me a really nice feel.” McNeil said he was focussed on the task at hand, and not on the future prospects of a potential star. “They (the Hawkes team) haven’t really discussed anything further than today with me, they just wanted me forward, because of the small field, and he rode the speed at Moonee Valley anyway, but the key was to keep him relaxed and in a good frame of mind,” McNeil said. “They made me work a little bit to get into the lead, but he relaxed brilliantly once he got into that role, and he quickened up with ease, which was the best part of it for me.” The next meeting at Sandown will take place on Easter Monday, April 18.
Endeavour Hills has done it again! The Eagles have signed Pakistan superstar Shoaib Malik, who will join a side that already has the likes of Tillakaratne Dilshan and Lahiru Thirimanne. With 11,867 international runs and 218 wickets, Malik is one of the more potent shorter format all-rounders the game has ever seen. Malik averaged 35.14 across his 35-match Test career, highlighted by a score of 245 in 2015 against an England bowling attack featuring Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, Ben Stokes and Adil Rashid. The Eagles have already locked away last season’s captain, Dilshan, and are expected to have a lot more of Thirimanne throughout the season. Despite finishing on top of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association North-East ladder in 2021/22, Endeavour Hills was bundled out in straightsets after losses to St. Bernards and eventual premier Kew. While the social media signing posts are often a source for humour, the Eagles most certainly aren’t done with just Malik, with a few rumours of an even bigger name set to sign in the pipeline.
Pakistan sensation Shoaib Malik has joined a plethora of stars at Endeavour Picture: AAP IMAGES Hills. 275906
The footy’s back and the Southern league is sizzling hot Footy is back across Victoria! To celebrate a bumper opening two rounds of the Southern Football League, here are the best photos taken by Star News Group photographers in the first fortnight of the season.
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He has done this a few times! Marc Holt has started the season very well, could a fairy tale century be on the cards? 276110 dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Michael Cardamone (Doveton) has had a brilliant start to the year for his new club.
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