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Our new top cop The South East’s new police boss lists family violence, lawlessness in Dandenong’s CBD and hooning as among her greatest priorities. Superintendent Jo Stafford – a former nurse and a police officer for 25 years – told Star Journal that she wants police who help “make our community a better place”. Supt Stafford says it’s not enough to just focus on traditional policing issues. There’s a need to “rise to the challenge” to tackle complex issues such as family violence alongside of other agencies like child protection, councils and emergency housing. “Family violence is at the heart of everything. “If you can keep a family safe and ensure the children are brought up in a loving environment, it sets them up for a better future.” In a current operation, police have renewed focus on “high-risk” family violence offenders. In the past two months, 37 of them in the South East have been arrested and brought before courts. According to official crime stats, Greater Dandenong’s family violence offences have fallen from 785 to 755 in the 12 months up to March 2022. Five years ago, there were 1024 offences. In the past year, Casey’s offences fell from 1402 to 1320. However, incidents were up by a third in Cardinia, from 332 to 445 – perhaps partly attributable to steep population growth. Higher numbers of family violence reports can also show that more victims are confident enough to coming forward. It’s important to build that trust, Supt Stafford says. And for victims to know that police – including dedicated family-violence detectives - will respond, investigate, and hold offenders to account. Hooning has been another focus for South
East police, including a community forum in Casey last week. Since June 2021, police have arrested 22 high-risk hoons in the South East and laid more than 400 charges. Across the state, 240 offenders have been charged and 150 cars impounded. Supt Stafford says hoon activity has in turn declined. But she urged the public to report hoon gatherings on triple-0 or Crime Stoppers before there’s harm on the roads. CCTV and dash-cam footage is particularly useful. She cites an anonymous tip-off on Crime Stoppers on the afternoon of Tuesday 26 July, warning of a “high-risk driving event” planned that night. During a patrol of known hoon hotspots in Greater Dandenong, police found and dispersed a large group of cars in Commercial Drive, Lynbrook before any hooning started. Another priority are unruly groups of youths inflicting mayhem and damage in Dandenong’s CBD, particularly Lonsdale Street. Police were increasing patrols in Lonsdale Street and the CBD, and had made arrests for a recent high-profile criminal damage spree at Dandenong Plaza, Supt Stafford said. “We have listened to the community and made sure we had more members down there. We’re continually engaging with business and shop owners in the area.” There was also dialogue with City of Greater Dandenong and the youths themselves. Sgt Stafford also responded to recent fatal shootings, including one in Cranbourne on 29 June and Noble Park on 11 July. Neither of those shootings were linked to outlaw bikie gangs. Most of the OMCG shootings had occurred in Melbourne’s North West, she noted. “I want to assure the South East that we understand if you see a shooting in your back yard or on the other side of the street it makes
you feel unsafe. “We understand that gun violence can really make community members feel shaken and we will not stand for it. “Everyone involved in that activity can expect a swift response from police. We have zero tolerance for any kind of violent criminal behaviour, particularly when it involves firearms any other type of weapon.” Supt Stafford highlighted some crimes were at their lowest rates for some years, including thefts from vehicles, serious assaults and robbery. “A big part of it is being proactive, using our resources to focus on those areas of greatest community concern.” A Victoria Police officer for 25 years, Supt Stafford brings an unconventional array of experience. Just two years in, she questioned her vocation after a police shooting She took time out to travel overseas, and studied and worked in emergency-and-trauma nursing at Melbourne hospitals. At one point, she juggled policing, nursing and parenting at the same time. In 2016, it got to the stage that she had to opt for one career path. She chose full-time policing – serving on the front-line, media and comms, professional standards command unit, investigating sexual offences and child abuse, as well as training officers. “I love policing. It’s an exciting job. “It has so much meaning in terms of what drives people, to give back to your community and make your community a better place. “As I’ve got older and had more experience and investing in the next generation of police officers coming up the ranks with juniors that are so committed. “It’s a pleasure working every day.” Superintendent Jo Stafford, who oversees Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia police service areas.
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A former Dandenong North man has been jailed over a frightening attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl in a park nearly 10 years ago. Richard Morton, 31, was arrested in Queensland in 2018 after being DNA-matched to head hair torn during the girl’s struggle and escape in Oakwood Park in Noble Park North. He pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to making a threat to kill, attempted kidnapping and recklessly causing injury. After 9pm on 29 October 2012, the then 21-year-old followed his victim into the park as she walked home from a friend’s house, sentencing judge Frances Dalziel said. The girl turned to see Morton running towards her. He put his hand over her face, and told her: “If you scream, I’ll kill you.” Judge Dalziel said despite the threat the girl screamed, called out for help and fought free by biting his hand, pulling out his hair and kneeing his leg. In the struggle, she suffered swelling and abrasions to her lips and neck. As she ran away, she dropped the pulledout hair into the grass.
That hair was later found and collected by investigating police that evening. It became key evidence linking Morton on a national DNA database soon after he was convicted for publicly masturbating several times in Queensland in 2015-’17. Four of the acts were in front of a child, Judge Dalziel noted. His lewd acts had been an “attempt to manage (his) sexual urges” as well as get sexual gratification, he later told a psychologist. As for the attempted kidnapping, Morton had said he “lashed out” after he broke up with his girlfriend, lost his job at Nando’s and his best friend moved out of his share house. “Even accepting that is so, it does not explain why you ‘lashed out’, to use your phrase, in this manner,” Judge Dalziel said. “This was a random attack on a young female, in a park, after dark. “It is very concerning that your acting out on your mental and life distress was of this nature and severity.” In recent years, Morton, a former school captain, had achieved “excellent” academic results in an ongoing double-degree in science and engineering at Queensland University of Technology. After the “terrifying” attack, his traumatised
victim became afraid to leave her home, and as a result dropped out early from school She endured panic attacks, a fear of being followed, and still suffered depression and anxiety. Judge Dalziel noted the kidnapping was incomplete because the victim was able to fight free “not due to your decision to desist”. The judge could not find beyond reasonable doubt that Morton knew his victim was as young as 13 but “it must have been apparent” that she was a “younger female”. A psychologist reported that Morton “minimised” his offending, describing it as “just a grab”, Judge Dalziel noted. He’d shown remorse, including a letter of apology to the victim, but his insight into the cause of his offending was “not deep”. Morton had not re-offended for five years. He was assessed as a low risk of violent re-offending. “I accept that you have good prospects of rehabilitation, but you need to take further steps to understand and address the causes of your offending,” the judge said. Morton was jailed for up to three years and four months. He will be eligible for parole in two years.
Premier cleared in ‘Red Shirts’ report By Cam Lucadou-Wells Premier Daniel Andrews has been cleared of playing a part in the ‘Red Shirts’ scheme, the Victorian Ombudsman has found. In her second report on the $388,000 scandal, Ombudsman Deborah Glass found Mr Andrews was aware of the scheme but there was no evidence of him “designing, propagating or facilitating” it. Her report was prompted by a Parliamentary referral led by South Eastern Metropolitan MP Adem Somyurek in Parliament this year. His claims in Parliament that Mr Andrews “designed the (Red Shirts) system” were “unsupported”, Ms Glass found. She noted that Mr Somyurek did not supply emails allegedly supporting his assertion. According to Ms Glass’s 2018 report, Mr Somyurek was one of 23 Labor MPs “potentially involved” in Red Shirts. In her latest findings, she rejected claims that the MPs in Red Shirts acted more ‘corruptly’ than the branch-stacking Labor MPs and staff investigated by the Operation Watts inquiry. Red Shirts – which used electorate officers to work on Labor’s 2014 state election campaign - was “an artifice” and “wrong”, Ms Glass found. But it was not “criminal”, and nor was it “corrupt” under the IBAC Act. Any further investigation of Red Shirts
Premier Daniel Andrews. was “neither practicable nor proportionate”. “There is no evidence to justify further investigation by Victoria Police, or referral to IBAC, of the red shirts scheme. “I would question the expenditure of public funds in pursuing this issue further.” Ms Glass conceded the issues “continue to loom large in the public consciousness as an example of unpunished wrongdoing”. This was in part due to the “unsatisfactory” laws and sanctions for MPs “breaking the rules”, she stated. But also due to a police operation after her 2018 report, in which 17 ‘red shirts’ field organisers were “dramatically” arrested in ‘dawn raids’ but 23 Labor MPs were not. MPs refused to be interviewed by police, and they were not compelled to do so. It led to speculation that the police had been “nobbled”, Ms Glass stated. “In my view, the high-profile arrests of 17
people some four years after the events for which they were being questioned, was a mistake. “A less public and intrusive approach would have been more proportionate. “It would also have reduced the level of inaccurate public speculation about the culpability of the people involved.” The Director of Public Prosecutions’ “robust and equivocal” advice at the time was of “no reasonable prospects of conviction”. No-one was ultimately charged. On social media, Mr Somyurek hit back, claiming that “not once did I claim I had new evidence” and “at no stage did the Ombudsman ask me for emails”. “The purpose of my referral was for IBAC to conduct a public examination including Andrews.” In a statement, he said the Ombudsman’s report implied the matter was a “media beat up”. “The Ombudsman must now explain why it took 2.5 years and millions of dollars of taxpayer funds to determine what she already knew from the outset, that is, that there was never any chance of criminality and corruption into the matters pursued by Operation Watts with regard to electorate officers performing party political tasks.” In the Watts inquiry, Mr Somyurek was found to have breached Ministerial and MP codes of conduct, but wasn’t referred for criminal investigation.
Two arrested by VIPER taskforce Police from the VIPER Taskforce arrested two men and seized over half a million dollars cash as part of an investigation into a middle eastern organised crime syndicate on Tuesday 26 July. With assistance from the AFP’s National Anti-Gangs Squad, two properties in Endeavour Hills and Dandenong South were searched around 7.30am on Tuesday morning, where police seized what is believed to be $650,000 in cash and ammunition from the Dandenong South address. A 49-year-old Dandenong South man is expected to be charged on summons for failing to store ammunition, possessing ammunition without a licence and possess proceeds of crime. A 40-year-old Endeavour Hills man was charged with failing to provide PIN code. He was bailed to face Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 28 January, 2023. The VIPER Taskforce is a tactical and investigative unit based within Crime Command focused on preventing, detecting, deterring, disrupting and dismantling the criminal activities of groups such as outlaw motorcycle gangs, organised crime networks and street gangs. The taskforce supports the work of specialist investigation units and regional police by providing further investigation tactics and enforcement actions. VIPER is an acronym for visibility, intelligence, prevention, enforcement and reassurance. Anyone with information about organised criminal or illicit drug activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Clamp down on hooning By Marcus Uhe A police crackdown has led to a dramatic fall in hooning events in Melbourne’s South East, a community online forum has been told. From January to July 2021, Victoria Police reported 40-50 large scale hooning events in industrial areas within the SD3 region, incorporating the Local Government Areas of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia. In the same period in 2022, there have been just two reported events. Additionally, as part of Operation Achilles, launched in 2021 to target hooning behaviour, 35 high-risk hooning offenders have been arrested and 40 search warrants executed at their addresses have led to 880 charges laid, and 16 cars seized to date in 2022. Hooning behaviour is defined as anything that poses a risk to road safety. Operation Achilles teams detectives with members of Victoria police to provide a “dualface” approach to tackling the behaviour. At an online forum organised by the Department of Transport for residents in the South East to share their concerns regarding hooning and high-risk driving, Acting Inspector at Victoria Police Dean Grande attributed these figures to a strategic and intelligence-led approach targeting the organisers of such events. “What we’ve actually managed to do, particularly in the last six months we’ve had some really good success at, is preventing these incidents in the first place by identifying the organisers and having that conversation with the organisers,” Acting Inspector Grande said. “What we’ve seen out of that (approach) is a significant reduction in that offending, we’ve seen a significant increase in the amount of cars seized, warrants executed, people charged and held accountable, and some prosecutions as well. “That’s really starting to gather a great momentum. But what it also does is it gets the
Victoria Police have recorded a significant decrease in the number of large-scale hooning events taking place in industrial areas across the South East. 231218 jungle drums beating in the community, so they start talking to each other and they’re less likely to come and offend in that area, which is a real positive for us.” In addition to an intelligence-led approach, Sergeant Paul Holtzinger said police are charging offenders with more serious offences. “We’re no longer talking Road Safety Acts offences, which is summary offences, such as impounding the car for 30 days and then you get your car back,” Mr Holtzinger said. “We’re talking Crimes Act offences where we’re looking at reckless conduct endangering life and serious injury. “We’re executing the search warrants and we’re seizing people’s cars and fronting them up before the courts so the Magistrate can make a determination as to what’s going to happen to this person and the car, once the matter’s been dealt with.” The decision to adopt a different method to tackling the issue came on the back of in-
creased hooning activity across Victoria during lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, according the Department of Transport’s Frances Taylor. Working with Victoria Police, the department established a Hooning Community Reference Group to bring together stakeholders, such as local community representatives, to understand why there was an increase. Wednesday’s online forum was the second of four that the Department has planned across Melbourne’s different policing divisions, with representatives from the Department, Victoria Police and the local councils engaging with residents. When afforded the opportunity to voice their experiences and views on the issue, participants spoke of encountering activities taking place at night, on back roads or areas with no CCTV or low lighting, involving mostly males and trending towards an increase of motorbike riders. Specified locations included the Dande-
nong Bypass, new housing estates with no traffic lights or road safety mechanisms and industrial areas across Greater Dandenong and Casey. Inspector Grande encouraged members of the community to call 000 if they come across a hooning event. “Ringing the police station is always going to be a challenge so ring triple zero If you need police there now. In these events we are asking people to ring triple zero and get us there straight away as soon as we possibly can. “That’s not always going to be possible but triple zero gives us an immediate response, and that’s our best avenue. “Even if we can get one car down there and get the intelligence and get us something, that gives Paul (Holtzinger) and his team something to work on the next day and follow it up.” Incidents can also be reported via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 on online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Local jobs ‘mis-match’ By Jonty Ralphsmith Manufacturing employers are facing a chronic shortfall of staff despite high unemployment rates in the region, according to the South East Melbourne Manufacturing Alliance (SEMMA). SEMMA brings together 200 manufacturing employers in the southeast. There are more than 20,000 people employed in the sector in the municipality, making it the top industry for employment but the disconnect between training and career outcomes is biting. “The current employment situation is dire,” SEMMA chief executive Vonda Fenwick said. “Very few of our current SEMMA members report full staffing. “Almost all have multiple positions vacant and they are unable to find employees via seek or employment service providers.” Across Australia, SEMMA believe there is a shortage of up to 20,000 welders. It is one example of a manufacturing subsector struggling for staff, which has led to low or no-skill employees filling positions, reducing productivity. “The absence of quality, skilled candidates is an issue,” Ms Fenwick said. “With unemployment so low, the pool of applicants include no/low skill individuals and those who may be battling mental health or other issues, making full-time work challenging. “A further problem identified across a number of projects in the southeast region is candidates not being aware of the opportunities in areas such as aged care and manufacturing. “There can also be cultural issues and both
candidate and employer perceptions at work. “One of the big challenges is working your way through the complexity of the employment system and how best to access opportunities - some people need more support than others.” Markus Oswald, managing director at ODT engineering and a board member of the Southeast Melbourne Manufacturing Alliance (SEMMA) offered an individual employer’s perspective. “There is always this dichotomy between us as employers and people who want to join our company, both skilled and unskilled, and we’re having difficulties in finding those people,” Mr Oswald said. “In contrast there is a large number of people that are looking for employment either to establish, re-establish or develop their careers or jobs. “Getting a closer match to the pathway and getting a closer connection to individuals, training and employment, brings them closer together, leads to a career and it is in line with what employers are hoping for.” According to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in 2021, Dandenong had an unemployment rate of 12.6 per cent, three times more than the state average, despite the region employing almost 100, 000 people. Mayor Cr Jim Memeti said with youth unemployment in Greater Dandenong above 22 per cent, and around one in four parents of working age not working, many people are available to fill job vacancies. Whereas in Victoria, 9.9 per cent of people aged 20-24 are neither studying nor able to gain secure employment, that figure sits at
22.2 per cent in Dandenong and 24.5 per cent in Doveton. “For Greater Dandenong to continue to have a thriving local economy that provides residents with secure, meaningful employment, we need to shift the jobs and skills ecosystem to deliver better outcomes for local jobseekers and businesses,” Cr Memeti said. In response to the employment issues, Greater Dandenong City Council formed a partnership with the state government, local businesses, jobseekers and service providers at the GameChange roundtable forum It is hoped that the forum, which had more than 50 community and government representatives in attendance including Chisholm Institute, Holmesglen TAFE and South East Community Links, will reshape local employment. The forum heard about the employment challenges and opportunities Greater Dandenong employers and communities are experiencing. Victoria’s labour market is the tightest for a generation - an indication of the economy’s resilience. Cr Memeti praised the discussion. “The GameChange roundtable is a great example of how we can work together with service providers, other levels of government, local jobseekers and industry to secure a brighter future for our community.” The roundtable follows extensive consultation with stakeholders and seeks to strengthen employment in the region. Roundtable participants embraced priorities including: a central employment hub with improved
communication and collaboration to make it easier to navigate the system targeted training designed for and linked to employment opportunities workplace flexibility to enable greater participation finding better ways for jobseekers currently experiencing disadvantage or economic exclusion to pursue pathways to employment. Minister for Employment Jaala Pulford said the state government was proud to work with the Greater Dandenong community to deliver jobs and skills support that responds to the needs of local businesses and people looking for work. Mr Oswald learnt that businesses are all facing similar issues. “That’s where the GameChange program captures my interest because there is quite a lot of people involved in the system that are talented and passionate about making the match between employers and job seekers but sometimes the system is not quite as smooth or clear as it could be. “That’s why this is focussed on the process and hopefully showing the pathway to a better system than individual programs because generally it focusses on individual programs.” The state government invested more than $1.8 million in the Greater Dandenong Community Revitalisation initiative, which supports 135 people into jobs and engages 1500 local businesses. Greater Dandenong’s GameChange initiative, part of the Community Revitalisation program, will continue to work with the community to deliver on priority actions and help shape a local employment strategy.
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aged 16 and two 15-year-olds had been questioned by Moorabbin CIU detectives later that morning. They have not been charged. Police had followed an allegedly stolen Volkswagen Tiguan, which was travelling in convoy with an allegedly stolen BMW sedan on Punt Road, Richmond about 12.45am. The cars split up in Pascoe Vale South about 1am. With the help of the Air Wing, police followed the VW through the city and South East suburbs at speeds more than 170 km/h. About 1.40am, the car stopped in White Street, Parkdale and a passenger fled the car. The vehicle was dumped at Kidds Road, Doveton just after 2am. The occupants ran through parkland and were picked up by a Honda sedan on James Cook Drive, Endeavour Hills. The sedan was followed to a house at Princes Highway, Hallam where the males were arrested. Any information, CCTV or dash-cam footage to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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IN BRIEF Man charged after slow-speed pursuit A man has been charged with dangerous driving while pursued at “low speed” after allegedly striking several parked cars and a police car in Noble Park’s CBD. The driver allegedly struck parked cars while driving eratically in a car park at a 7-11 store on the corner of Douglas Street and Heatherton Road about 6pm on Tuesday 26 July. Members of the public tried to stop the driver, and police were called to the scene. Police tried to intercept the sedan in what they described as a “very low speed pursuit” in the adjoining Coles supermarket car park and Heatherton Road. The driver then allegedly collided with another police car on its way to assist on Heatherton Road, which caused the man’s Holden to stop against a tree. Police say they were forced to smash the car’s window and deploy OC spray to extract and subdue the driver. There were no injuries during the series of crashes, according to police.
The man in his 40’s from Murrumbeena was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was charged with six counts of assaulting/resisting police, dangerous driving whilst being pursued, conduct endangering, drive manner dangerous, fail to stop and fail to exchange details. He will appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court at a later date. Any information from witnesses and drivers of the damaged cars to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Killer faces trafficking past By Cam Lucadou-Wells A convicted murderer has faced sentence in the Victorian County Court over earlier charges of drug trafficking and handling stolen goods. Paguir Pan, 22, of Dandenong South, was last year jailed for up to 24 years after pointblank shooting dead a childhood friend in Springvale in 2019. On 25 July, Pan faced court again, pleading guilty to drug and theft offences prior to the killing. At 18 years old, Pan and two other men were under investigation by Echo Taskforce detectives for an armed robbery, Judge Nola Karapanagiotidis said. Pan ultimately did not face charges of armed robbery, but phone taps revealed him discussing the purchase, sale and delivery of cocaine, cannabis and methylamphetamine in late July 2018. In separate deals, he arranged to supply “balls” (3.5 grams) of cocaine for $1000 each, pounds of cannabis and a ball (3.5 gram) of meth. He was also in possession of an Audi sedan, a 2014 Ducati Panigale and a Jeep Grand Cherokee – all of which were bought via Gumtree with stolen bank cheques in late July 2018. Judge Karapanagiotidis said the drug transactions were not quantified but were “relatively substantial”. Pan’s drug-dealing was motivated not by profit or greed, but to support his long-term addiction to meth, cocaine, marijuana and Xanax, the judge noted. This didn’t excuse his offending however, the judge said. His young age and immaturity was also noted, as well as his early guilty plea and indications of remorse.
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A Greater Dandenong councillor has said that Springvale should introduce a chamber of commerce. Springvale Central Ward councillor Richard Lim has said a chamber would be beneficial for Springvale economically and from a networking perspective. “My idea is to have a connection of business owners and also with our Springvale ward to council as well,” Cr Lim said. “It would help the future of business in Springvale. “Some of the group business leaders support me 100 per cent. The idea is to better advocate for Springvale and attract a lot of people to Springvale. “I want to meet everyone that wants to be part of the Springvale Chamber of Commerce, meet them personally, spend time together and we will try to make Springvale a busy place in our city.” Having previously expressed his desire for Springvale to become a tourist mecca, Cr Lim expressed that he does not believe it is possible if a chamber of commerce is not established. A chamber could lead to more innovative ideas that would assist in making Springvale a more desirable region. Springvale is currently serviced by the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce but Cr Lim believes the existing chamber is too concentrated on Dandenong. The Springvale Asian Business Association (SABA) currently serves Springvale, however Cr Lim said a chamber would serve a different
purpose and indicated he would sit down with SABA in the near future. “We need to celebrate, promote and give outstanding businesspeople recognition and encourage them to do even more because we have so much to do in Springvale,” Cr Lim said, “It will also provide an opportunity for networking. “The idea is to provide them with knowledge about how to grow and share each other’s success through partnerships. You have to market things very heavily out of Springvale.” SABA’s position aligned with Cr Lim’s. Spokesperson and former president Stan Chang stopped short of supporting a chamber, but said the association would be fine with one being established and could continue carrying out its role. “We are a not-for-profit community group that has been around for a long time and our role is to support local traders and if other people think that it is time to have a formal chamber of commerce, I think it is something we would look forward to working with,” Mr Chang said. “Because the nature of a chamber of commerce and community group is very different, we do not see it as a competition. “We will always play our role and voice the concerns for the very basic rights of traders, working on their behalf for (policy-makers), council and the state government and we will continue to do that and if the timing is right for a chamber of commerce, that is fine. Cr Lim received support from about six business owners for his proposal before raising it a council meeting on Monday July 25.
A permit for a child-care centre in Dandenong North has been approved by Greater Dandenong councillors despite residents’ objections. The 30-32 Brady Road site, currently occupied by a weatherboard house, was described as the “perfect place for a child-care centre”. With 588 square metres of outdoor play space, it would cater to up to 84 children at a time between 6.30am-6.30pm on weekdays In support, Cr Rhonda Garad said the site was aptly on a prominent road with already high traffic levels. “It is the perfect place for a child-care centre.” Cr Sean O’Reilly said there no planningbased reasons to refuse the centre. “Child care is an important service. It’s needed in the municipality, particularly with the increased demand.” In opposition, Cr Tim Dark said traffic and noise issues had plagued neighbours since a child care centre opened on a busy road in Keysborough Ward. “The residents nearby have nothing but issues and complaints.” Up to 60 children “yelling and screaming”
in an open area affected neighbours’ amenity, Cr Dark said. Cr Dark also objected to the loss of 10 trees on the Brady Road site, particularly given the council’s declaration of a climate-change emergency. “To lose any trees on this site is not something we can be supporting.” In rebuttal, Cr Garad said the site’s three “significant” trees would be retained. Three neighbours objected based on increased traffic, noise and children’s safety concerns. A council report stated the operating hours were not excessive due to Brady Road being a major thoroughfare. The “small increase of traffic” could be accommodated by the road network. “The scale and intensity of the proposed use is not significant, and the proposed hours of operation would not result in late night disturbance to the surrounding properties.” Noise would be dampened by 1.8 metre high acoustic fences to the south and west. The 18-space on-site car park off Victor Avenue met the planning scheme’s requirement and was deemed safe, the report stated. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Sport day a big hit About 300 kids kept warm and active at a All Abilities Sports Fun Day at Edinburgh Reserve, Springvale on 26 July. Students from up to nine special schools in the South East took part in Aussie Rules, netball, table tennis, gymnastics, basketball and Lego and painting activities. It was topped off with an exhibition FIDA football game between SEDA College volunteers and about 25 students. Sandown Cobras All Abilities Sports ran the day, with support of City of Greater Dandenong. Organisations such as Melbourne Vixens, St Kilda Football Club, AFL Victoria and Bunnings also took part. “The weather was a bit chilly, but the kids enjoyed it,” co-organiser Hannah Sacks from the Cobras said.
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Kaylia Stanton from the Melbourne Vixens, back, with Mohammad, Jean and Trung from Springvale Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Park Special Developmental School. 273466
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Lesley and Roslyn at the All Abilities Sports Day in Springvale. 273466
Hannah Sacks and Doug West with Goy Lok from St Kilda Football Club, centre. 273466
Nabil from The Bridge Dandenong fires a handball. 273466
Gabrielle Kleyn from AFL Victoria with Rav and Paul from The Bridge Dandenong. 273466
The Lions Club of Lyndhurst and District, in association with the Lions Club of Dandenong Supper and the Lions Club of Dandenong, is hosting the Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation Cancer Awareness Unit in the coming weeks. On the weekend of 13 and 14 August, the unit will be stationed at Bunnings Warehouse in Springvale, providing free skin checks from 9am to 3.30pm on both days. According to the Cancer Council of Victoria, 2000 Australians die from skin cancer each year. The service will be operated by fully trained, certified and professionally supervised volunteers, and serve as a valuable resource for local people to access not only the skin check, but timely information about skin care and self-checking techniques. Following the skin check, visitors will be issued with a referral to their GP if there are any suspect spots or lesions. Susan Eyton has been volunteering with the awareness unit for nearly 18 months. Ms Eyton and her fellow demoscopists are looking for more than just melanomas, but any issue that is likely, or has the potential, to cause harm. “We’re trained to identify what isn’t right on a person’s skin,” Ms Eyton said. “Melanoma is the one that’s scary because people have a perception of what it looks like, but the most common skin cancer is a basal cell carcinoma. “All skin cancer cells give us clues as to what’s going on.” Australia’s close proximity to the equator and predominantly fair-skinned population are contributing factors to Australia’s high incidence of skin cancer, according to the Cancer Council of Australia. Early detection is critical in treating the illness, Ms Eyton said. “This unit is going to be going all over Victoria - rural and remote areas that don’t have the facilities. People out there don’t always make the time to go and get the skin check. “The earlier we get onto these things the better.” The airconditioned van has three fully equipped screening rooms and an entry foyer, as well as a lift for those with a disability or requiring assistance. Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting the Lions Club of Lyndhurst and District Vice District Governor, Lyn Perera, direct on mobile 0400 146 232 or email lynette.perera@yahoo. com.au
Care for Country in a crisis. Now is the time to act By Knowles Tivendale, friend of City of Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network I believe that we should live in peace, and in harmony in with nature. Diverse opinions are the essence of creativity. True knowledge comes from scientific approaches, shared wisdom, and genuine twoway engagement. As climate change impacts on our liveability, I reflect on a story told by Aunty Carolyn Briggs that is proven by glaciologists and carbon dating to be over 10,000 years old. The full version is titled The Filling of the Bay – The Time of Chaos and can be found on the Culture Victoria Website (https://cv.vic. gov.au/ ). Briefly paraphrasing Aunty Carolyn I hope to do justice to her insight: A long time ago, the land beneath Nairm (Port Phillip Bay) was a fertile and productive plain. 8 STAR JOURNAL
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HOPE The Bunurong and other Kulin Nations had plentiful access to everything they needed but bickered about trivial things. The Bunurong were custodians of the fertile plain but were not living within their means, hunted animals were left uneaten, yam daisies were neglected, fish were caught in their spawning season and eels were not harvested. The people were not abiding by the laws of Bundjil (the creator) and Waang (the protector). Bundjil was angry with the people and the sea rose destroying the most fertile land by
Knowles Tivendale stresses the need to care for Country. increasing temperatures, thereby increasing water levels to flood the Bay. The sea threatened to inundate the whole of Bunurong Country and flood all of Greater
Dandenong. Bundjil told them they would have to change their ways to save their land. They needed to care for Country and care for each other or lose everything. The Bunurong committed to caring for Country and caring for their neighbours. They taught others how to respect and care for Country. The ancient highway now known as Nepean Highway has a name that literally means “walk in single file” – so as to protect the sand dune Spiritualism helps communities to agree on moral and virtuous approaches to decision making. In my view there is only one higher power, greater than humanity – Mother Nature. It is clear that She, Bundjil and Waang are not happy with our progress and the only true way forward is to care for Country and each other. As the latest climate crisis is upon us, I know many residents would ask everyone to how they can heal Country and care for others. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Future of Chandler Park sealed By Cam Lucadou-Wells
National Homelessness Week is marked from 1-7 August.
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Housing help here By Jonty Ralphsmith A local homelessness organisation is encouraging people to seek support when they are in insecure housing or at risk of homelessness. WAYSS is a support service that seeks to provide accommodation and other assistance to people experiencing homelessness, and its call comes ahead of national homelessness week which runs from 1-7 August. “People can call-up our service and have a conversation with one of our workers, or come in to our service, and there is a program called ‘Ask Izzy’ which is a centralised app you can look at for emergency services,” CEO Wayne Merritt said. “If people come to us, an intake worker will do an assessment and look at what we can provide people.” The theme for 2022’s homelessness week is ‘we need a plan’ which fits in well with the holistic assistance WAYSS provide as a housingsupport organisation. WAYSS provides case-management, housing and rental support and provides 500 properties across the southeast to people most in need. There is currently a surge in demand for WAYSS’ service. Rental stress is currently high with great competition for properties as inflation and cost-of-living bite. 17 per cent of the people that WAYSS assist are under 25, virtually prohibiting them from
entering the rental market if they are on Centrelink payments. The state government had been providing housing assistance throughout the pandemic but when that assistance finished in early 2022, there was a surge in people seeking help from WAYSS. “There is a huge increase in people coming to our services especially since we’ve restarted face to face service delivery,” Mr Merritt said. “Some days we have 50-60 people coming in seeking crisis accommodation and across Greater Dandenong.” It comes as there are increasing reports of people seeing rough-sleeping in the streets of the municipality. Mr Merritt highlighted that almost everyone who enters homelessness has a traumatic story and should not be stigmatised. “Everyone has experienced trauma at different stages but some of the people we see sleeping rough haven’t had the support in place to move forward and that’s our role.” “No-one chooses this pathway but it is our job to ensure they get back onto the pathway they choose.” Reggie is one person who WAYSS has assisted - they attribute their difficulties to a lack of affordable housing and limited information on housing options “I stayed in youth refuges, like WAYSS in Dandenong, as well as in a rehab centre for psy-
chiatric conditions in Mont Albert,” they said. “I also couch-surfed but I never allowed myself to sleep on the street - it was too frightening. I would drink coffee until morning and then go to Front Yard Youth services on King Street at dawn.” “I definitely fell through the cracks of the system, and there was no support for me once I left out of home care”, they said. Reggie acknowledges that there are more supports for care leavers now than when they were leaving the care system, but thinks there is more to be done, particularly to help care experienced young people with mental health problems, members of the LGBTQI+ community, or those from culturally diverse backgrounds to find housing and support services. Access to affordable and adequate housing is a huge issue for many Australians, not least young people in precarious circumstances. In the year to December 2021, rents across Australia increased 9.4 per cent while wages grew just 2.3 per cent. In regional Australia, the squeeze has been tightest, with rents increasing 12.1 per cent in the same period. WAYSS is a partner of the Dandenong Functional Zero program which started in July. It aims to bring together housing, public health and policy-making organisations and council to ensure accountability and collaboration in addressing homelessness.
The future of Chandler Reserve in Keysborough has been finally assured - at least for the medium term. After five years of bargaining, the State Government has agreed to lease its majority portion of the parkland to City of Greater Dandenong for 20 years. It will be followed by two further option terms of 10 years each. “Both option terms are subject to the (State Government) Minister’s consent,” Greater Dandenong city planning director Jody Bosman said. The agreement was struck nearly five years after Keysborough MP Martin Pakula announced the parkland would remain. One of the negotiation sticking points was the future of the adjoining former Maralinga Primary School site, which has been rezoned for housing. Issues such as retaining significant trees, public open space and the car park at the ex-school site have still not resolved. “When rezoning the land … the State Government required matters including tree retention, public open space and interfaces between the two sites to be addressed at the planning permit stage,” Mr Bosman said. “As such, when a planning application is submitted, these matters will be fully considered.” Maralinga Community Garden member and Keysborough resident Gaye Guest said in the meantime, residents were using the ex-school site as a dog park – in the absence of any nearby alternatives. “There have been huge concerns that if the council signed the lease, the developer would use this loophole to not have to provide any open space on the old school site,” Ms Guest said. “Greater Dandenong needs to be stronger with developers about providing real open space and protect some of the existing vegetation. “All I can see is developers making lots of money and leaving a negative legacy for liveability.” Ms Guest said there were fears of a rat-run created by joining four residential courts into a main road through the estate. “What guarantees can residents be assured that their neighbourhood amenity will be protected at all costs?”
Father and son celebrate a decade of working together By Jonty Ralphsmith Joe and Jason Galea are the sort of people that are comfortable working under the radar. The father and son duo are men of few words, and have worked at Armada Dandenong Plaza for 18 and 10 years respectively. In that period, they have had a tremendous impact on the prosperity of the shopping centre. Shivana Shanka from the marketing team calls them the eyes and ears of centre management. “They’re highly regarded in the centre management team,” she said. “Our day to day task is behind a computer – dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
it’s these guys that are out on the floor making it all happen. “We run events every single month and each of these events requires a physical element to run – it is these guys making it happen.” “Whenever we have an event, such as Christmas decorations, their role in that event is to create the entire setup.” At the moment the pair have already started preparing for Christmas festivities. Joe is building gift-wrapping tables, with his long-time woodwork hobby complementing his employment well across the years. “We dream ideas for him and ask him to make it,” Fiona Carmichael from the centre
management team said, laughing. In 2017 for the World’s Greatest Shave, the shopping centre needed a lectern for the event the following day. Delivery would not arrive in time so Joe went home and put something together that night. Joe and Jason are the only two men that make up the maintenance team and to ensure there is someone at the shops as often as possible, their shifts do not overlap regularly. However, both see each other as hard reliable workers, which gives centre management the scope for creativity. As for their relationship with each other? “I got the job because Dad gave me a call offering me the job,” Jason said.
“The job’s brought us closer. “We get along well so it is quite easy but we have our time apart as well, and we don’t see each other too much at work because we’re doing our own thing. Alongside strong relationships with each other and colleagues, regular customers have grown to know the pair engendering a community feel when they go to work. we have customers that know us by name which is nice. People will always come up when they see me working. “When I’m working in the carpark, ‘a million’ people will beep their horns to say hello as they pass.” Tuesday, 2 August, 2022
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Local businesses at play Accountant firm RJ Sanderson and Associates ‘broke in’ its refurbished office in style at a business networking night on 27 July. The firm hosted drinks and nibbles for Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce members, with executive coach Gordon Jenkins as guest speaker. The chamber is also running the 2022 South East Business Awards – which for the first time is open to businesses across Melbourne’s South East. The Awards program promotes and rewards businesses that have gone the extra mile for their customers and their staff. Businesses that have a positive impact in their community, provide training and career paths for their staff and incorporate sustainable initiatives to care for their environment. Applications close 19 August. Entry is free. Details: greaterdandenongchamber.com/ awards
Nicole Martin (R J Sanderson), Afijeta Jusufovska (R J Sanderson), Kara Pham (The Footware Clinic) and Kim-Nagan Harwood (The Footware Clinic). 291180 Pictures: GARY SISSONS
Christine Sanderson and Tracey Davie. 291180
Vinesh Chaytee (Boombam Printing), Gordon Jenkins (I am Gordon Jenkins) and Stephen Garofalo (GMAN IT). 291180
Peter Jabbour OAM, Roy Sanderson, Deng Kor (Community Abundance Inc.) and guest speaker Gordon Jenkins. 291180
James Hutton (Digital Growth Creative) and Andrew Kent (Growth Creators). 291180
More trees for Dandenong By Jonty Ralphsmith
Left to right: John Hicks, Paul Tanner, Julian Hill, Catriona McNeilly with baby Frankie, Stefan Koomen, Joshua Oostwoud, Sean Balfour. Picture: SUPPLIED
Greening Doveton and Eumemmerring parks The Doveton and Eumemmerring Township Association is planting 95 new trees across five public park areas. The trees are expected to grow well over two metres once mature which will help offset the loss of green space on private property. DETA received a $20,000 grant from the federal government as part of the ‘Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee program’ run earlier in 2022. It comes after community members raised concerns about the loss of tree canopy as urban development continues around Doveton with the project due to finish ahead of summer. Trees were selected to be fitting to Doveton’s history, matching its flora and 10 STAR JOURNAL
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fauna named streets including the planting of Jacarandas, Red Gums, Myrtles, Sheaoks and Bottlebrushes. DETA and Casey Council will work closely to maintain the trees and both liaised to identify and approve the following suitable sites: Baden Powell Reserve, Doveton - 35 trees Waratah South Reserve, Doveton - 23 trees Redfern Reserve, Eumemmerring -8 trees Power Reserve, Doveton - 11 trees John Pandazopoulos Hall, Doveton – 18 trees Any residents interested in getting involved in DETA or with ideas to improve the Doveton community can contact Stefan Koomen by email at deta3177@gmail.com.
The Greater Dandenong Council is set to introduce the ‘one tree per child’ initiative. The program operates in 10 countries and allows each child to plant at least one tree before they leave school. One tree per child provides celebrity encouragement, expertise and support. Council officers will now present a report on the benefits of the program and liaise with schools in the municipality. There are five benefits to children according to the motion’s preamble 1. Planting a tree is often the first act of community volunteering that’s undertaken by a child. Planting a tree gives children ‘a sense of belonging’. In this way, tree planting builds stronger communities. 2. Psychological research shows that childhood contact with nature and trees leads to better
mental health. After the COVID lockdowns in many parts of Australia, this mental health benefit is more important than ever. 3. As a child grows, so does their tree. This connection between the child and their tree leads to increased environmental awareness and care. 4. When a child plants a tree, it makes them happy to know they’re helping our wildlife, soil and environment. Given all the bad news about the environment, tree planting can empower our kids in a positive way. 5. Planting a tree provides shade and wildlife habitat in schools, parks, gardens and the wider community. As the tree grows, it also decreases pollution which improves respiratory health for children with asthma. Councillor Rhonda Garad, who moved the motion thanked council for supporting the scheme and Cr Formoso also expressed her endorsement.
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Watts scandal not decisive By Cam Lucadou-Wells A damning anti-corruption bodies’ joint report on Labor branch-stacking comes at a “problematic time” for the State Government but won’t have much standalone impact, a political expert says. Months ahead of the November State Election, the IBAC and State Ombudsman’s Operation Watts report came after recent “big changes” for the Government’s Cabinet, Monash University politics senior lecturer Zareh Ghazarian noted. “It’s been distracting for the Government. But I’m not sure how much impact that it will have on who people vote for.” The ‘Red Shirts’ scandal, which led the Victorian ALP to repay $388,000 of misused taxpayer funds, didn’t seem to dent the Government’s vote at the 2018 election, Dr Ghazarian noted.
Premier Daniel Andrews during a visit to Cranbourne Secondary College in June. 283928 On the other hand, the recent Federal Election revealed electoral “volatility”, with a swing to independents and non-major parties. Even while winning Government, Labor’s candidates in South East heartland seats suffered falls in primary votes.
“It suggests that voters aren’t necessarily welded on. “(The IBAC report) won’t have much impact on its own, but it may give more reasons for people looking to not vote for a major party.” Traditionally, voters’ intentions are based on health care, education and transport as well as the economic situation. But added to the mix is the handling of the Covid pandemic, including the long lockdowns, by the Government and Opposition. Other factors include the impact of the new seats of Berwick and Pakenham, and the return of a “combative” and “proactive” Matthew Guy as Opposition Leader. He led the Coalition to a dismal 2018 election result, with few improving signs in the latest poll. A Roy Morgan survey in July recorded a 59.5 to 40.5 two-party preferred lead for the Victorian ALP over the Coalition.
Labor’s Daniel Andrews led Mr Guy 64.5 to 34.5 per cent as preferred Premier, according to the survey. “At the moment the Coalition is coming from a very low base in 2018 but because of the volatility – as we have seen in Queensland – oppositions can make up ground very quickly. “Looking at the polls, the Premier and Labor has retained its popularity. At the moment, (Mr Andrews) would still be a very strong asset for the Government. “Governments tend to lose support the longer they’re in office. There’s been some renewal in terms of the make-up of the Ministry, which is important in a long-term government. “The constant has been Daniel Andrews. “Looking at the numbers, this election is Labor’s to lose. “They enjoy a very big majority in the Lower House and it’s a difficult thing for an opposition to win the seats they need to form government.”
Cool return for Snow Fest Toboggans, ice sculpting and snow play was part of the wintry fun at Springvale Snow Fest on Sunday 31 July. Returning after a two-year hiatus, an enormous rugged-up crowd filled Buckingham Avenue for live music, foods, crafts and fireworks.
Mt Buller provided the ample drifts of snow. And its ambassador and world champion freestyle-skier Jacqui Cooper was on hand to meet fans. Photographer ROB CAREW captured the thrills and chills on the day.
Five-time Olympian and world champion Jacqui Cooper and daughter Grace. 291895
Elijah tries tobogganing in Springvale. 291895
Newly-arrived Ukrainian refugees Angelina, Inna and Solomiya. 291895
Ice Queens move through an enormous crowd. 291895
Samoan dancers from Oriana Siva Academy. 291895
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Kim and Zenia. 291895
Elijah on the sled. 291895
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Nick with daughter Zara caught in a Snowfest ‘blizzard’. 291895 Tuesday, 2 August, 2022
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Clean bill of health Greater Dandenong clubs and groups have scored funding to help ‘jump start’ young people into post-lockdown activity. Afri-Aus Care, White Star Dandenong Soccer Club, Lyndale United FC and the City of Greater Dandenong will stage cooking, gardening, sport and arts projects as part of the VicHealth JumpStart program. The common aim is to connect youth in healthy, inclusive activity. White Star received $10,000 to accelerate its junior soccer program, which was focused on affordability and inclusivity for its diverse local communitie. “Our club is focused around the growth and participation of our mini-roos and junior teams,” club spokesperson Radek Wrzesinski said. “Our community soccer club is about giving families the opportunity for their kids and teens to keep active, engage with other children, give them the opportunity to develop
their passion and skills for soccer. “We also find children benefit by learning about diversity and multiculturalism Dandenong has to offer. “With over 156 nationalities represented within the area, our club provides a ‘community’ where players and families can integrate and learn about each other’s culture.” City of Greater Dandenong received $13,153 to develop a free children’s activity kit Art Decks at the soon-to-open Dandenong New Art gallery and throughout the council area. Afri-Aus Care based in Springvale South received $50,000 to teach traditional African cooking and gardening techniques to children from CALD communities. It will be designed to connect children to their African cultural heritage. Lyndale United $5200 for a summer five-aside soccer tournament for young adults. In total, 123 organisations across the state
shared $3.75 million in JumpStart round funding. It is part of the $45 million Future Healthy program targeting young people’s physical and mental wellbeing in the wake of Covid lockdowns. Sarah Loh, who is VicHealth’s executive manager of Future Healthy, said JumpStart aimed to empower community groups to “create a healthier future”. “There’s something here for everyone. The programs may be different, but they all share the same goal. It’s all about supporting young people to reach their full health potential.” Ms Loh said research found 90 per cent of young people agreed physical activity was good for mental wellbeing. A strong majority also reported feeling happy in doing creative work with others, such as music, drawing and singing. Applications for the second funding round for JumpStart opens 24 August. Details: futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au
Libraries get STEAMy Fun science is set to hit Greater Dandenong with a full burst of STEAM. During August, the STEAM Festival brings Science,Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths to life in Greater Dandenong Libraries. Highlights include National Science Week activities on the theme of glass – a Think Tank Beyond Glass for kids and an Art Series Crystal Sculpture Workshop for adults. There are also community puzzles at Springvale Community Hub, and a performance of the Flying Bookworm as part of Children’s Book Week. Each Friday, there will be a family film night. STEAM-themed activities will also be held as part of regular library programs such as Musical Code Club and Libraries After Dark. Details: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/ steam-festival
Amazing body of glasswork Entrancing glass works from 10 leading artists are exclusively visiting Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre this week. Upending Expectations: Contemporary Glass is a travelling exhibition curated by Frances Lindsay AM and produced by gallery Canberra Glassworks. One of the artists Rose-Mary Faulkner overlaid abstracted digital photos of her own body with kiln-formed glass. The works looked at “her own body through her own eyes as a lens”, Canberra Glassworks artistic director Aimee Frodsham says. “She takes these incredibly beautiful and sensual photographs of herself and she overlays
those images and embeds them in the glass.” Other featured artists are Gabriella Bisetto, Cobi Cockburn, Nadege Desgenetez, Mel Douglas, Nicholas Folland, Kirstie Rea, Harriet Schwarzrock and Brendan Van Hek as well as UK artist Annie Cattrell. Ms Frodsham says the exhibition depicts the body, landscape and transformed light in the space. It featured a range of techniques including glass-blowing, kiln-forming, neon, flame-working, and hot-sculpting. The exhibition closes with a conversation with the artist Rose-Mary Faulkner at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre at 3pm on Friday 5 August.
Rose-Mary Faulkner’s work Profile (2021) embeds photos of her body in glass.
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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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Keysborough Men’s Shed is a group based on old-fashioned mateship. It provides a place where men can feel included and safe, and is a tonic for their health and wellbeing. Activities include woodwork projects, cooking for lunches, welding, maintenance around the place and assistance to the community. It’s in the reserve outside the rear of Resurrection Primary School, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough (enter driveway opposite 16 Loxwood Avenue). Fridays 9am to 2pm. Details: Michael Howlett, 0408 545 196.
Launching in Victoria exclusive to Dandenong, Upending Expectations: Contemporary Glass celebrates a diverse range of artists whose experimental, innovative and at times cross-disciplinary practice, utilises glass and its properties of light, transparency and reflection. Exhibition dates: Tuesday 28 June - Friday 5 August, 12pm-4pm. Location: Walker Street Gallery
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Fun for retirees Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club is seeking new members from Dandenong North, Noble Park and Springvale North. In addition to other activities, members meet for coffee and listen to a guest speaker. From 9.45am to noon on the last Tuesday of the month at Southern Community Centre, 27 Rupert Dr, Mulgrave. Details: Don, 9560 6046.
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Every year Greater Dandenong City Council produces a Community Calendar for residents which features photos taken in our municipality. Residents can submit photos taken in their local community to win cash prizes and feature in the 2023 calendar. All photos chosen to appear in the calendar will also feature in an exhibition at the Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre later this year. Photos can be of architecture, outdoor space or something different that captures your imagination. Prizes are $1000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place. Submissions close on Friday 16 September. Details: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/photography-competition
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There will be a miniature crystal sculpture workshop on 25 August.
Crystal Sculpture Workshop Join Melbourne artist Emme Orbach and learn how to create unique miniature crystal sculptures using recycled materials from Greater Dandenong’s industrial area. Orbach
Jobs Victoria Advocate Drop-in employment information. Monday from 10am–4pm at Springvale Library; Wednesday from 10am–4pm at Dandenong Library; every Thursday fortnight at CoCO’S, 2-3/48 McCrae Street Dandenong; Tuesday and Friday from 10am–4pm at Springvale Learning & Activities Centre. Contact Ali Abd Ali. Phone: 0452 647 522. Email: pathways@springvalelac.org.au
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Ruwantha reaps rewards By Tyler Lewis It’s been a swift rise through the Victorian Premier Cricket ranks for magical leg-spinner Ruwantha Kellapotha. After winning a pair of Dandenong District league medals – including a record-breaking season with Berwick in 2020/21 – Kellapotha took his skillset to Casey-South Melbourne in 2021/22. The Swans played off in the grand final and Kellapotha captured 37 wickets at an average of 15.59. He played in a number of Victorian Second XI games and was recently added to the Victorian Emerging Players Squad. Kellapotha played one of his Second XI matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and was expected to play some more matches at the famous venue for Big Bash League franchises when Covid run rampant in January. Although he was held back last season due to a restriction on players, he is hopeful he can spin his way into a BBL side this summer. “It was a great experience… it’s a dream of all cricketers to play at the MCG,” Kellapotha said. “It was a surprise call-up, I didn’t expect it after one game. “I wanted to play BBL last year, but at that time if I played, I was recognised as an international player. “They had a lot of international players, that’s why I couldn’t play last year… but once I apply for my permanent residence, I am still waiting.” While he already has 20 first-class and 17 List-A matches to his name, Kellapotha desires an appearance beyond Second XI. “I want to play for Victoria - that’s my dream and then after that… we will see,” he said. Cricket Victoria’s Head of Talent Development Dean Russ is confident the program will provide excellent opportunities for players to grow their game. “It is great to be able to provide additional opportunities for Victorian Premier cricket-
Ruwantha Kellapotha sends one down for Casey. 259762 ers to connect with the Victorian High Performance coaching cohort,” he said. “These players of interest within Premier Cricket can showcase their skillsets to
the coaching group and enhance their game ahead of the 2022/23 season. “The program will provide coaching advice, physical preparation and some additional vol-
Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ume which should be a valuable asset for their development.” The program will run through to the beginning of the Premier Cricket season.
Introduction of pace has Eagles ready to soar again By Jonty Ralphsmith Two fast bowlers with Victorian Premier Cricket experience have arrived at Cranbourne ahead of another premiership tilt. Jakeb Thomas joins from Dandenong having played 46 Premier First XI matches, where he collected 58 wickets at an average of 27. Jayden Scotland arrives from Casey-South Melbourne, playing in the fourths and taking eight wickets at 31 last summer. With Cranbourne setting the benchmark over the last two seasons of Turf 2 of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA), winning 22 of 28 home and away matches, there are no obvious list gaps. But player-coach Mick Sweeney highlighted that for various reasons, as the Eagles have struggled to break-through early across that period. Although the Eagles took the second most wickets (106) and conceded the secondfewest runs (1513) last season, they only had their opponents 2/30 or better three times. The coach expressed that the selfless effort of quickie Tim Fathers is emblematic of what the team need to buy into if it wants to taste success. Fathers had not taken a wicket in the first half of the 2021/22 season, tying up an end at an economy rate of 3.30, as he bowled into the wind to allow Marty Kelly to strike at the other end. “We wanted to celebrate that as a club internally - that is the kind of thing that I want to motivate the players with,” Sweeney said. “Relationships are everything in a club, we want a connected club and that is a good example of that. “It doesn’t have to be fireworks and outright aggression and banter, it’s just about 18 STAR JOURNAL
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being disciplined and predictable to one another. “It’s about our players knowing the context and understanding what the team requires of them, more than what they want to do themselves as an individual. “It might require that little bit of sacrifice but if we get buy in, 11 blokes thinking that way, all of a sudden we become an incredibly difficult team to beat. “That is the culture that has started to grow and have us known for and I don’t want that to change.” The batting list is unchanged from last year, with Sweeney unconcerned by the heavy reliance that Cranbourne had upon himself and his brother last season, backing internal growth. Cranbourne were the best batting side last
season scoring the most runs (1945) and losing the second-fewest wickets (76). Charles Gartisde Medalist Peter Sweeney scored 554 runs at an average of 79 and Mick scored 356 at an average of 51. “We do think we have some internal growth to come and some better seasons from our middle order, as well as maybe our tail doing a little bit more wagging,” he said. “Myself and Pete have done a pretty good job I’d like to think, but it would be very easy to look at our six, seven, eight batters and see that they haven’t made a lot of runs, but they’ve been coming in during the last five overs without a good run at it, so we can’t ask a lot more of them. “We haven’t lost anyone in that regard, so I don’t think it is a big issue.” Sweeney highlighted middle-order wick-
et-keeper-batter Matt Collett as a crisp ball striker to keep an eye on, after he scored just 186 runs at 16 last season. When Mick and Peter arrived at Cranbourne two seasons ago, the goal was very clear: win a flag and with those additions and continuity, Mick is confident the club is wellpositioned once again. Mick knows that the home and away puts expectation upon them but is not feeling any added pressure on the club. I don’t feel any different going into the season,” Mick said. “The expectation was us being one of the favourites when I first came to the club with my brother – I wasn’t coming to finish second and neither was Pete. “We expected to play finals and we expected to win them and the expectation remains exactly the same, and we’re going to have some boys on board and we’ll shoot for that again. “Hopefully we can do it but you’ve got to be the best team two weeks in a row in March/April so just have to get there.” dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Rangers rally against the Tigers By David Nagel The Dandenong Rangers women’s team has hit a purple patch of form after a successful road-trip to the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) on Sunday. The Rangers, riding high on confidence after a 22-point victory over the Diamond Valley Eagles last week, were once again impressive in a 76-57 win over the Melbourne Tigers. The Rangers put their renewed confidence to good use in the first half, scoring 26-19 in the opening stanza before breaking the game open with a 22-10 second term. The Tigers showed greater resistance in the second half, with both teams scoring 28 points, but the damage had been done with the Rangers cruising home to a comprehensive victory. The Rangers fifth win of the season was built around the consistent scoring power of Emilee Harmon, who banged home 21 points, with great assistance coming from Charlotte Vincent-Lord (15 points) and Luisa Fakalata (10 points). Harmon pulled down nine rebounds in an impressive all-round display, while six boards each to Vincent-Lord and Georgia Taylor were important in the final wash-up. The Rangers, who climb to 15th on the ladder, make the short trip to Cranbourne this week to take on the tenth-placed Casey Cavaliers. The women’s game kick-starts the action at Casey Stadium at 5.30pm, with the men’s teams to follow at 7.30pm. The news wasn’t so great for the Rangers’ men’s team on the weekend, who blew an unbelievable start to go down 67-55 to the Tigers at MSAC.
Talkin ‘bout a Revolution By Luke Corda
Deng Puoch led the Rangers in scoring with 17 points against the Melbourne Tigers on Sunday. 292066 Picture: KATHY WATT/RANGERS FACEBOOK When Max Richards swished his only threepoint attempt for the afternoon, the Rangers had raced out to a 17-0 lead with just 56 seconds left on the first-quarter clock. The Tigers did manage to score in the first quarter, trailing 17-3 at the first break, and then set about reeling in the Rangers’ advantage. The Tigers scored 19-11 in the second term, cutting the margin to 28-22 at half time, and then iced the game with a commanding 34-12 third quarter.
Rangers responded in the last, winning 15-11, but being outscored 53-23 during the middle stages of the match was a burden too big to overcome. Deng Puoch once again led the scoring for the Rangers with 17 points, while a doubledouble (16 points, 12 rebounds) to Nicolas Tata and 12 points to Jacob Davison were other highlights for the visitors, who were soundly defeated after quarter time. The Rangers men – 18th – take on the Cavaliers this week, eight places higher in tenth.
Can new coach deliver Springy success? By Jonty Ralphsmith For two seasons, arguably three, Springvale has been the benchmark of the turf three Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) competition. Positive batting, led by top-order player Nuwan Mendis, aggressive bowling, and a star import each year has carried them to top spot in the last two seasons. Yet across that period, Springvale has won just two of its five finals. “We’re certainly looking to go one step further and go into turf two and win the premiership this year,” said player and secretary Radomir Badzoka. “We’ve got to figure out the balance of being attacking and defensive. “Sometimes it pays off, sometimes it doesn’t, but over the last couple of years it hasn’t gone our way. “So while we still want to be aggressive, we need to be calm and relaxed and be more measured with our approach.” Import Pasindu Madushan will greatly help that cause as playing-coach this season. Having played cricket in England earlier this year, and with first class cricket in Sri Lanka under the 29-year-old’s belt, his experience will be important in setting the club up for success. Madushan was at the club in 2015/16 when Springvale was still in division four, accumulating 347 runs at 34.7 including two half centuries. In the last home and away season, Springvale, coming off a grand final loss the previous year, exceeded a run rate of five seven times, yet failed to do so in either final last year as the aggression did not come off. The Sri Lankan’s measured batting approach will be important, as he’ll be an anchor in the middle order that others can bat around. “Hopefully him in that middle order can shore us up and he can bat that full two day innings and bat the 80 overs out instead of just going all guns blazing. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Radomir Badzoka is optimistic Springvale can go all the way in 2022/23. 272862 Picture: ROB CAREW “That’ll settle the boys and provide experience while keeping the run-rate ticking along.” Positions three to seven in the batting order averaged 17.6 last season which is viewed as unsustainable, and the Sri Lankan import will help amend that. Mendis has been the leading run-scorer in the league for the past two seasons and his wicket is always a prized one for opponents. The inclusion of Madushan will assist Badzoka’s optimism that there will be a decreased reliance on the aggressor this season as twoday cricket returns. “We need more out of the middle order – if they can step up then I think we can go all the way,” Badzoka said. Six bowlers got more than nine wickets last season, with four of those getting between 1621 wickets showing an even spread of contributors with ball in hand. Whilst spinners Michael de Kauwe and
Hasindu Waduge will depart, Madushan’s inclusion will also be significant on a bowling front. From his 20 first class matches, Madushan collected 80 wickets, including nine five-wicket hauls as an aggressive off-spinner. The return of Sachintha Rajapakse will make Springy more potent with the new ball. Before missing last season with injury, the fast bowler had collected 86 wickets across the previous three seasons. Mendis will also contribute with handy offies. “We’re pretty comfortable – we’re quite aggressive looking to take wickets,” Badzoka said. “Our main improvement might be hitting that line and length consistently and not being too aggressive where you leak runs. “I feel like overall our bowling is probably up there with the best.”
It has been a brilliant three weeks at HQ for Harry Manolitsis’ up-and-coming superstar Revolution. After a dominant seven-length victory on his track debut, the talented son of Fernando Bale and Elevated backed it up with a flying 29.20s win last Sunday. Revolution returned to the track on Thursday night for his first metropolitan meeting where he finished second behind Group 1 winner Zippy Tesla in a tricky race under tough weather conditions. Seasoned trainer Harry Manolitsis – who knows a thing or two about racing success – was delighted with the effort despite the result. “I’m extremely happy with what he’s doing at this stage of his career,” he said. “It was a very tough race. He got a nice hit out of the boxes, managed to zip through, then copped another hit and yet he still found the front. I was so pleased. “When I realised Zippy Tesla was on his tail – a dog who can run home in trackrecord splits – I had a feeling it wasn’t going to end in our favour. To get that result under those circumstances was amazing. I walked out of there as happy as I’d be if he won.” This strong run of form comes at a good time for Manolitsis and Revolution who will return next week for the Victorian Heats of the National Sprint. “The Nationals were always the plan going forward. He lacks a bit of race experience compared to other dogs, but I think he’s proven over the last couple weeks that he can definitely hold his own. “He pulled up well this morning and didn’t seem to take any effect from last night. He appeared to be in a very bright mood.” Manolitsis has bred and/or trained multiple Group 1 winners in his time, including Get It Gizmo (2019 Topgun), Moreira (2016 Golden Easter Egg) and Elevated (2018 Sapphire Crown). When asked where Revolution ranks amongst his past dogs, Manolitsis gave very high praise. “In terms of quality, he’s right up there with the best I’ve had. I’ve been lucky to have many top greyhounds and, abilitywise, he could probably match it with them. “He’s more of a speed-to-the-front type, whereas most of the Group-winning dogs I’ve had were much stronger. Both are great qualities to have.” Elevated, who owned a superb 29.12s PB at Sandown, had another terrific night as a Dam. Levitation – a full sister to Revolution – scored another convincing win over the 595m as half-brother Madigan continued the impressive start to his career with a win in Race 2. “She (Elevated) is such a well-respected dog. I had great hopes for her breeding career post-racing and it’s starting to pay off with the results.” Victorian Heats of the National Sprint series will run next Thursday August 4. Tuesday, 2 August, 2022
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